THE CHURCH ARMY.

Waiapu Church Gazette, Volume 30, Issue 5, 1 July 1939, Page 9

THE CHURCH ARMY.

Trainees For The Field.

On May 27th four trainees, after passing all necessary tests and theological examinations, were commissioned as officers, and sent to new work. They were: — Captain V. Bunce, to Temuka; Parish, Christchurch Diocese; Captain C. Wright, to Plimmerton Parish, Wellington Diocese; Sister E. Brady, social work amongst Maori girls, Auckland Diocese; Sister M. Kenmare, Greymouth Parish, Nelson Diocese.

On June Ist, Sister M. E. Press, a trained social worker from England, took up her duties as Matron and Superintendent of the St. Mary's Homes, Wellington. Miss J. Cummings, New Lynn, Auckland, and Miss R. Austin, of Woolston, Christchurch, have been accepted as candidates, and will commence their training at the Auckland headquarters on June 22. The total strength of the Church Army m New Zealand, including the two new candidates is now 17 officers, rive trainees, and three other staff. The recently concluded college term, and the cost of sending out the new officers, has proved a severe strain on the Church Army funds (training is free) and it is hoped that Church people will do their utmost to send some special financial help to Captain Bariyard, 90 Richmond Road, Auckland, W.I.