SALVATION ARMY.

Otago Witness, Issue 3348, 15 May 1918, Page 24

SALVATION ARMY.

Stirring services were held by the Salvation Army on Sunday, when members gathered to honour and bid farewell to the Divisional Commander, Major Colvin, and his family. The morning meeting was held at iSouth Dunedin, and both were presided over by Adjutant Bear. About 400 people attended the evening meeting in the Dowling Street Citadel, and a fine enthusiastic spirit influenced tho proceedings. Tho band played a. splendid selection of music, including many of the favourite sacred tunes, and their playing was a distinct feature of the meeting. In replying to tho regret voiced by Ensign M'Kenzic and Sergeant-major Cantv at his departure. Major Colvin reviewed his experiences in tho work from early days, 22 years ago. Ho was the second officer to command the first Army shelter opened in Melbourne, and he told a few thrilling incident? met with whilo carrying out the practical work for which the Army is justly noted. He was, he said, still filled with a passionate desire to help in carrying on the great work to which he had dedicated his life. Durjng Major Colvin's term of three years in Dunedin the Army has advanced under his leadership in every way. Services are more numerous and better attended, cspecially by young people, and personal seeking: of salvation has in several cases been hisreward. Several have applied for ofiicership to fill tho gaps in the ranks caused by the war.