THE SALVATION ARMY.

Waikato Times, Volume 116, Issue 19353, 5 September 1934, Page 7

THE SALVATION ARMY.

THE NEW GENERAL. TO FOLLOW SACRED TRADITION. NO CHANGES IN POLICY. United Press Assn.—Elec. Tel. Copyright. (Received Sept. 5, 10.25 a.m.) LONDON, Sept. 4. General Evangeline Booth held a large press conference and faced scores of cameras and reporters. She skilfully and humorously answered myriads of questions. In her replies she stated that she intended to retain her American citizenship. There would be no fundamental changes in the Salvation Army's policy, and no drastic innovations or modifications in the great work, which was a sacred tradition, handed down from the founder. “ There will not be the slightest change in uniform,” she added. “In these days of changing fashion we Salvationist women have a distinct advantage over the poor creatures to whom dressing has become an agony.” Against Smoking and Films. There would be no relaxation of the Salvation Army's regulations against smoking and against attendance at cinemas. NEW LEADER’S PLANS. A VISIT TO THE DOMINION. United Press Assn. —Elec. Tel. Copyright. (Received Sept. 5, 10.45 a.m.) LONDON, Sept. 4. Commander Evangeline Booth, 'Gen-eral-elect of the Salvation Army, told the Sun-Herald service that she is determined lo visit tlie Australian and New Zealand commands early in 1935, making this her first campaign as general.