SALVATION ARMY HOME, ADDINGTON

Press, Volume LXXII, Issue 21811, 17 June 1936, Page 7

SALVATION ARMY HOME, ADDINGTON

TO THE EDITOB OF THE PRESS. Sir, —As I have been intimately acquainted with the noble work of the Salvation Army Home at Addington for many years it cannot be expected that anything short of eulogy should be the purpose of my writing to you; the strong social work carried on at the industrial Men’s Home, Addington, excites our wonder and admiration. This social bridge has been the medium over which many thousands of men have passed out into the world never again to look back upon the misfortune which they once experienced. It is a common sight to see men leave this place for positions in various parts of the country with smiling and hopeful faces. Everything that can be done for their good is given to them in the form of good advice, warm clothes, good food, and comfortable beds. A hot bath is also, provided for every man, and facilities for washing their clothes are also provided. It is an incentive strong enough to make men think of life, not from a misanthropic point of view, but with a cheerfulness which will last until the day breaks and the shadows flee away. Here is also a church provided for those who

wish to congregate in order to worship the one Great Father of us all. It is a pleasure to hear the men and officers sing the sacred songs of the Salvation Army. They sing so heartily, so lustily, that one wonders how these men can be the victims of misfortune and adversity. We do not have many visitors, but it it an interesting place, nevertheless. I believe it is possible for visitors to be shown over the institute any time throughout the day. The continuance of the institute is mainly supported by the kindness and benevolence of those who are more secure in fortune’s favour than we ourselves. Kindness and gratitude are analogous terms; one cannot be given unless the other is given also. Remember, likewise, that those who give to the poor lend to the Lord.—Yours, etc., W. MOSDELL. June 15, 1936.