GENERAL EVA BOOTH

Greymouth Evening Star, 5 September 1934, Page 7

GENERAL EVA BOOTH

DECLARATION OF POLICY NO DRESS CHANGES [BY OABLE —PBESS ASSN. —COPTBIGHT.] (Received September 5, 11 a.m.) LONDON, September 4. Evangeline Booth held a large Press conference, and faced scores of cameras and reporters, and skilfully and humorously answered myriads of questions. In the course of her replies , she stated that she intended to retain her American citizenship. There would be no fundamental changes in the Army's policy, and no drastic innovations or modifications in the great work which was a sacred , tradition handed down from the founder. There would be not the slightest change in ‘ uniform. She added: In these days of changing fashion we Salvationist women have a distinct advantage over the poor creatures to whom dressing has become an agony. There would be no relaxing of the Army’s regulations against' smoking and against attendance at cinemas.

LONDON HEADQUARTERS. LONDON, September 4. General Evangeline Booth declares: “If would be unthinkable that the Salvation Army Headquarters should be anywhere but at London.” She says she will return to London from America x to undertake her duties after a farewell visit to America, where she has spent 30 years. The “News-Chronicle” says that five ballots were necessary before General Evangeline Booth was selected. TO VISIT NEW ZEALAND. (Received September 5, 10 a.m.) LONDON, September 4. Evangeline Booth told the “SunHerald” Service that she is determined to visit the Australian and New Zealand Commands early in 1935, making this her first campaign as General.