THE SALVATION ARMY.

Gisborne Times, Volume XLVIII, Issue 4476, 17 February 1917, Page 3

THE SALVATION ARMY.

HARVEST THANKSGIVING SERVICES, SUNDAY AND' MONDAY, FEBRUARY 25th and 26th. HARVEST THANKSGIVING APPEAL. Dear friend,—For the third year under War conditions, we are celebrating our Harvest Thanksgiving, and while the circumstances are very trying, yet we are confident amidst all the strife that you will not fail to assist us once more. While. this great struggle amongst the nations saddens our hearts, yet how thankful we as a nation ought to be for our position in the world. We are a way from the noise and scenes of battle, and our blessings are innumerable compared, with those of others away yonder on the Continent, and as the season of Harvest approaches, the call comes again to us, “What shall I render unto the Lord for all his benefits?’’ This is the season of the war when we give special attention to the needs of our Local work for the purpose of wiping out financial arrears and strengthening our position for the Vin tor Campaign; also sending help rio those Social and Rescue operations which The Army so successfully carry ] on for the benefit of the helpless and ! needy. By the Harvest Festival Celebrations we are endeavoring to raise £4oo'. Relieving therefore, as We do, that with us you fetognise God's great goodness in Nature’s boiintiful supply, we invite you to show iii it practical way your gratitude by giving an offering to help us to go forward in our efforts to save the lost, comfort and cheer the troubled, and alleviate, as far as lies in our power, the sufferings of the needy. By your generous support redttgifpdi' also the grand work we are tiding, amongst the Troops- with our hosts Ot Huts, and the glorious work being done by our Ambulance, etc. While the calls upon your generosity just now may be many, yet we are sure the Christ-like work of the various and many agencies of The Salvation Army appeals to you. Will you help us to continue it?' Donations of cash, fruit, flowers, '! and vegetables, food provisions of gU kinds, jams, bread, and pastry, butter and eggs, confectionery, articles of clothing and furniture, remnants and fancy goods, live stock, stationery and books, etc. —any of the above articles will be gladly received bv any soldier of the Local Corps, or the Officer-in-Charge. Thanking you for past help, and with best wishes for your welfare. , Yours, busy in the Harvest Field', T. E. HOLMES, Adjutant, 206 Childers Road, Gisborne.