Submitted by admin on April 22, 2009 - 22:17
Present Strength and Organisations
The year 1963 was the eightieth anniversary of the Army in New Zealand. In June 1965 there were 387 active-service officers divided into five divisions, 97 corps, 70 outposts and one training college. The Army social institutions run the following:
Children's and infants' homes | 7 |
Farms | 2 |
Sanatorium for alcoholics (men) | 1 |
Social-service centres | 2 |
Eventide homes (men) | 6 |
Students' hostel | 1 |
People's palaces and guest houses | 4 |
Hostel and clinic for alcoholics | 1 |
Hostel for Maori youths | 1 |
Maternity homes and hospitals | 6 |
Samaritan centres | 4 |
Emergency lodges | 3 |
Rehabilitation home | 1 |
Eventide homes (women) | 8 |
Young women's hostel | 1 |
Each corps is a church unit designed for evangelism by all members, with provision for all ages, from “cradle roll” to “promotion to glory” (the Salvationist's term for death). New Zealand Salvationism is characterised by high standards in brass band and vocal music, a strong interest in overseas missions with many members serving there, a rich family life, and a variety of social endeavour.
Unpaid office holders in 1965 | |
Local officers (laymen holding responsibility in evangelistic centres) | 992 |
Bandsmen | 1,061 |
Songsters | 1,091 |
Child or youth leaders | 979 |
Number of social institutions | 41 |