ADJUTANT GLANVILLE FAREWELLED.

Rangitikei Advocate and Manawatu Argus, Volume XLV, Issue 11989, 28 January 1920, Page 8

ADJUTANT GLANVILLE FAREWELLED.

Last evening Adjutant Glanville, who has been in charge of Marton branch of the Salvation Army for the past twelve months, was accorded a farewell prior to his departure for Whanga-rei. Sergt-Major Wood presided, and there were also present; The Rev Kitcat (Anglican), Kev Hunt (Presbyterian) and Rev Cossum (Wesleyan). During the evening solos were rendered by Lieut Quittonden and Sister Wood. In his opening remarks Sergt Major Wood said that Adjutant Glanville would go away with the b eg t wishes of all and appreciation of toe good work he had done during the past twelve mouths.

Kev Hunt congratulated the Adjutant on his 'promotion and expressed sympathy with the local corps in losing him. As a general rule changes were good if they did not come too often. The Adjutant, he thought, would be doing still more excellent work in his new sphere than he had done heje. Ho assured him that he would meet good friends in Wlmngarei, and humorously referred to the heat of that place and hoped ho would not come back attentnated. He considered the work of a Salvation Army man difficult at the present time--the had been born in the open air. People were evidently not fond of open air services, preferring picture shows and ■ other entertainments. The Adjutant' had a difficult task here during tho war period, and it spoke well for him that he had succeeded in keeping the flag flying. He rejoiced that he was not going out of the Army, but to a larger sphere, and he and his wife would be followed there by their prayers and wishes for God speed. Rev Kitcat was glad to he able to partake in the proceedings and give expression to the common fellowship in the great Church aims which lie before us. It was a great compliment to be invited, hut he thought the Invitations came too often. He would rather that they were not so often asked to say farewell to officers of the Army. When he (the speaker) came here some 15 ago his predecessor had been here some 40 years, and he believed the Rev Gordon was even longer than that. He referred feelingly lo previous officers who had left Martbn, They were just getting to know Adjutant Glanville, and away he goes. The speaker referred to the past five years of awful warfare, and to the troubles and awful upheavals elsewhere. He hoped the words of the. Prime Minissier of Great Britain would come true that as it had taken five years of destruction tp bring about the present state of affairs so it will take another five years only to bring them back. Grave and serious as the problems were, he thought the world would come hack to a more settled condition, and that people would come back to a more in the Church to which they belong. The great thing for us all was to set forth in the Christian life where God had put us. During tire Adjutant’s term here Peace had been declared, and the speaker referred to tho groat service in the Town Hall, when the children had taken part in the peace oelebratious. The sneaker also made reference to the j.ermhsidn given by the local school committee w give religous instructions during schoo 1 hours. The clergy had all been present at the services and he was sure the movement had been a goo f * thing for the community as a whole. Everything was good which helped us to understand one another better. He appreciated the outlook of the Committee in making the service possible, inwhich Adjutant Glanville had taken part. He was sorry they wore losing the Adjutant. The constant change of officers showed that the Army had a quiver of good men. He wished him all good wishes and would be pleased to hear of his welfare in the days to come. Tho Rev Cossmn had great pleasure in expressing goodwill to the Adjutant, whom he esteemed highly as a Christian gentleman. Marton’s loss was to be a gain to Whangarei. He spoke of the early days of the Salvation Army and assured the Adjutant of a hearty welcome from the clergy of Whangarei. He was quite sure no succtss was possible without tvo-f'-Td loyalty—we must be loyal to Jesus Christ and loval to our Church —its ideals and methods Ho hoped tho Army would never lose its fine spirit of individuality. He spoke of General Booth’s first preaching and urged the Army never to givu up outdoor preaching. He wished the Adjutant God spued and every success in hla new sphere. In responding Adjutant Glanville said it had been asked v. as the Army doing the right thing, but he assured them that the Army would not send him where God could not use him. Mrs Glanville could not undertake the trip hack and on her behalf he said goodbye. He also thanked the members of the clergy who had helped him on various occasions. He deeply appreciated the friendly spirit of the ministers in this town. He had never worked with a more friendly set, and would always look back with joy on the many occasions in which they had worked together. He also thanked those who had assisted Mrs Glanville and himself.

Sergt Major Wood was happy for the interesting evening and aga in thanked the reverend gentlemen for speaking, The Rev Cossnm’s talk was interesting and encouraging. The past month had been trying, but after to-nigbt they would take fresh encouragement. He read the verses from Isaiah 44.10; and the proceedings terminate;! with a hymn and many expressions of goodwill towards the Adjutant.