GENERAL BOOTH
WELCOMED AT AUCKLAND. (FEB PBESS ASSOCIATION.) AUCKLAND, April 27. A stirring welcome was accorded General Evangeline Booth, world leader of the Salvation Army, on her arrival from Sydney this morning. At an early hour, before the Wanganella had rounded the north head, a large party of Salvationists,. including a brass band went out by launch. As the launch approached the ship, the band played a hymn. A smallbonnetted figure appeared on the boat deck, waved a handkerchief, and cheer after cheer came from the launch below. It was a touching scene and there was a catch in the General’s voice as she called out the single word “Hallelujah." As the ship approached the wharf, the General saw a large number of Salvationists and a huge banner bearing the words “Haeremai General. Ten thousand welcomes to New Zealand. The spirit of the founder again visits the land of the long White Cloud."
There was renewed cheering as.the smiling leader, who looks much younger than 69, leaned over.the rail. She gives the impression of Immense energy and sincerity.
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Greymouth Evening Star, 27 April 1935, Page 7
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