WAIMATE

Timaru Herald, Volume CXXXVII, Issue 19624, 19 October 1933, Page 14

WAIMATE

SALVATION ARMY SECRETARY ENTERTAINED AT j LUNCHEON A complimentary luncheon was tendered the new Chief Secretary of the | Salvation Army. Colonel A. Orsborn. i yesterday afternoon, by the Mayor (Mr j G. Dash) in the Savoy. There were [ also present Major Bear, Divisional 1 Commander, Adjutant Searle. and a number of local people interested in the Army and its work. The Mayor presided and welcomed the Colonel, whom he said, had written no less than 230 songs for the Army. Colonel Orsborn said he greatly appreciated the compliment of the luncheon, and stated that at the few minutes at his disposal it was difficult to do anything but scanty justice either to Salvation Army work, or London as he had left it. He would say, that when he left the great metropolis there had been a distinctly hopeful feeling generally. He had come into contact with people of all kinds, including many business men, and he was able to say that in London at any rate on July 7th there had been a decided feeling of optimism. In taking his hearers on a short trip by London 'bus. Colonel Orsborn said that London children were very well provided for In the matter of open spaces. Even in the most densely populated places there were areas where the children could go. This state of affairs had been accomplished through the interest of many people, especially of John Burns, as a member of the London County Council. In the great International Training College of the Army the speaker had been privileged to be an officer for eight years. Three hundred men and women cadets were trained, but they were not taken from the ranks of the unemployed. If the applicant had to give up something, the Army felt that the applicant was sincere, and the majority were young men and women who had given up promising careers in order to become officers. They were moved by the impulses which had moved the founder. To save, to bless, and ameliorate the suffering in the world around us, and they felt proud of the title given by an outsider: The Army of the helping hand. Referring to the unemployed. Colonel Orsborn said the name "dole” applied to the pay was unfair, because it was a properly arranged unemployment insurance, and the men paid in when they worked. He knew that in many cases the privilege was abused, but in the majority of cases it was not. He got rather annoyed at times when people decried the British unemployed man. It was not fair either to say that the slum dweller would degrade his environment if placed in better circumstances. In cases such as Salvation Army Officers had observed, the vast majority responded to better environment, though a certain section desired to be left alone. He was glad the clearing of the slums was going ahead, and the Army was proceeding on with its work and that in spite of the difficult times they were enjoying a fair measure of success. The most aggressive work at present was slum work, and the greatest help had been accorded by Hugh Redwood's book "God in the Slums,” and his giving the royalties from this publication to that cause. The Armv women engaged on the work were entitled to the name given them: “The Angels of the Slums." They had not only worked there but had lived there and were always at the beck and call of the people day and night. The Colonel said that he and his wife highly appreciated the opportunity of coming to New Zealand. General Higgins had told him that he was going to a fair Dominion and a delightful people, and he would say that with sincerity after eight weeks he thoroughly agreed with the General. He had travelled extensively in the country during that period, and he thanked those present for their interest in the work of the Salvation Army. A feature of the after luncheon programme was the singing by Adjutant Searle of one of the songs written by the Colonel. WHITE BUTTERFLY. The white butterfly has arrived in Walmate. Early yesterday afternoon a specimen was caught in a garden in Mill Road. The butterfly has a wing span of about one and a half inches, and is cream in colour, having one or two dark spots on each wing. It is Identical to a previous specimen shown by a resident who had caught it in the Hawke's Bay district where the pest has become firmly established. CRICKET. The following players will represent Walmate B team to play Redcllff, at Redcliff to-morrow: Leslie. Stevens (3). Bucklnham. Howe, Wright, Neale. Dacre, Webster. TENNIS. The following will represent the Walmate Tennis Club in their B grade match to-day v. Willow bridge. on the Walmate Courts: Misses G McKenzie. J. Elliott. A. Malthus, G. Haslam; j Messrs G. Collett, E. Morrison. A Loomes and G. Bird. GOLF. The following is the draw for the mixed foursome competition to be played on Thur. day afternoon. Fur- , ther entries will be accepted provided partners are arranged for: No 1 Tee. 1.15 p m -Mrs Hertalett and G H O Barclay v Mrs Johnson and P V Stevens: Mrs McLean and T A Wilson v Mrs Fraser and N. L. Knell: Mrs Healey and C G Holmes v. Miss Collins and J J Healey; Miss Godfrey and R Carlton v Mr Templer and S Orut; Mrs Parr and A Bringans v. Mu-. Hrrislett and C. S ; Hood. No 3 Tee. 115 p.m - Mrs H C Foster and T Healey v. Miss Stevens and P. Foster: Mi. s Panpe and L J Collins v. Miss Judge and W P Blacky. Mrs Carleton and J A La h v Mrs N Kidd and J Mitchell junr No 5 Tee 115 pm--Miss H. Cameron and L. C j,..- ■■ Mias • ■ m E. M ■ \jj- s a Grant and J C rempler. Mis , Chisholm and R J Logan v. Mrs Knell j and J W Tennant. Mr F A Murrell. D B O.A . FI O (England', representing John R Proctor's. Christchurch, o ill be visiting Walmate on Saturday. October 21st. j and mav be consulted on all rielec: o! cvesight on that (Pate at the Royal j Hotel Appointments can now bo made j bv ringing up the Hotel