SALVATION ARMY
ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATIONS
Celebrating its fifty-six years of existence, the Wellington City Corps of the Salvation Army held a series of special meetings during the weekend. Lieu-tenant-Colonel G. Grattan was in charge. A number of old identities met on Saturday afternoon, and many reminiscences of early Army work were related. Among those who took part were Envoy Colley, the first captain of the Wellington Corps; Bro. Patchett,' a former officer of the corps; Bro. Tonks, an early day bandmaster; and Major Hildreth, the oldest officer in the Dominion. More than 300 persons were present at the birthday tea. At a praise and thanksgiving meeting at night, Captain Thomas (Brooklyn) and Major Neeve (South Wellington) congratulated the corps, and Bro. Janes, one of the oldest soldiers, replied. The band and songsters gave a fine musical programme. Sunday's meetings were well attended. Sergeant-Maj or West, from Newmarket, spoke in the morning, arid Bro. Leary at night. Helpful addresses were given by Lieutenant-Colonel Grattan at all meetings. Tonight a partnership festival by the Wellington City and Wellington South Bands will conclude the anniversary celebrations.
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Evening Post, Volume CXXVIII, Issue 2, 3 July 1939, Page 5
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182SALVATION ARMY Evening Post, Volume CXXVIII, Issue 2, 3 July 1939, Page 5
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