THE CHURCH ARMY.

Waiapu Church Gazette, Volume 25, Issue 12, 1 December 1935, Page 6

THE CHURCH ARMY.

End of the Work of the Column. — On the 29th. October a great crowd oi people walked in procession the streets of Auckland and later joined in a service of thanksgiving in St. Matthew's Church, which was packed for the occasion. His Grace the Archbishop was the preacher, and thanked the members of the column for all they had been able to accomplish on their mission tour of the Dominion. Members of the column expressed their thanks for all the help and inspiration given them during their stay in the Dominion, and asked the prayers of New Zealand friends for their work in England. They left for England from Wellington on October 31st. Permanent Church Army in New Zealand. — This came into being on November 4th, and was opened by a day of continuous prayer in the chapel adjoining headquarters. All through the day, after a celebration of Holy Communion early in the morning, groups of people were praying in the chapel, and a devotional service was held in the evening. Many people saw over the still somewhat bare headquarters. Mrs. Banyard arrived on November 20th. As support is given, so will the work be able to spread. Captain Grace has been appointed as parochial officer for one year in the parish of Petone, where he will find plenty of scope. Dbnglas Caswell, of Wellington, has been accepted for training, and will go to the Auckland headquarters for a few weeks before being appointed for other work. . A New Zealand girl will also be accepted for training before Christmas, to join Sister Sudsbury at the seaside mission work at New Brighton, and later to stay on the caravan in place of Pro-Sister Childs, who will go to St. Faith's House of Sacred Learning for three months, commencing early in February. ; Captain and Mrs. Dines will leave* England early, in January, arriving in New Zealand some time in Februaxy to take charge of the Anglican Boys' Home in Lower Hutt. Will all readers kindly note our new address? 66 Richmond Road, Ponsonby, Auckland* W.I.