SALVATION ARMY.

Taranaki Herald, Volume LXIII, Issue 144850, 30 November 1915, Page 3

SALVATION ARMY.

ANNIVERSARY SERVICES. On Sunday last special anniversary scrliccs were held at the Salvation Army, when tU, services were conducted by Adjutant and Mrs. Scotney, front EUham. Large congregations attended all day and the gatherings were of a bright and happy character. During the day the visiting o(Sects gave earnest Bible addresses and their singing was very appropriate for the occasion. On Monday night the anniversary tea was held in the Good Templar Hall, and was a great success. The seven tables were all decorated in the colours of the Allies and were well laden with an abundance of good things. Nearly all the tables had second sittings. Mrs. Adjutant Hpme, who was in charge of the tea, was assisted by Mesdames Black, Smith, Sifflect, Trim, Perrson and Gilbert, and Misses Bocock (2), Bennett, Trim, Hawes, Roch and Davidson, and a bevy of younger young women, who all worked- hard and deserved the congratulations which were being showered npon them. The concert which followed was a splendid finish. Adjutant Home presided and there was a largo gathering. During the evening Adjutant and Mrs. Scotney took part in several items, assisted by Captain Hildreth, while Mr. Asher received an encore for his vocal item, as also did Captain Allen for ( his recitation. Miss Bennett also contributed a recitation and Miss Asher a piano, solo, while the Array Band, under Bandmaster Roch, contributed a couple of selections. During the evening the Rev. F. Halos delivered a spirited address, in which he spoke of the grand work carried on by the Army and wished them every success. Votes of thanks to all who had assisted to make the anniversary the success it was and the singing of “God Save the King” brought to a close a most happy and successful gathering.