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Salvation Army
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Treasures from within the Archives
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THE SALVATION ARMY HERITAGE CENTRE & ARCHIVES TE RUA MAHARA O TE OPE WHAKAORA
The Heritage Series is a collection of historical material from the Heritage Centre & Archives of The Salvation Army New Zealand, Fiji, Tonga & Samoa Territory. The series brings to life the histories of a wide range of people, artifacts, images, records, events, places, work and mission of The Salvation Army.
HERITAGE SERIES 4 Salvation Army Heritage Treasures from within the Archives Heritage Centre & Archives Š The Salvation Army New Zealand, Fiji, Tonga & Samoa October 2019 ISSN 2624-3865 (Print) | ISSN 2624-3873 (Online) Authors: Sharon Burton, Caroline Wardle and Selwyn Bracegirdle Design: Selwyn Bracegirdle Photography: Sarah Pearce and Selwyn Bracegirdle Preparation of artifacts: Marisa Roos
The content of this publication has been sourced from The Salvation Army Heritage Centre & Archives’ physical and digital collection, unless otherwise stated. All War Cry references are from the New Zealand War Cry, unless otherwise stated. The views, comments, statements and opinions expressed in this publication do not necessarily represent the official position of The Salvation Army.
The Salvation Army Heritage Centre & Archives Te Rua Mahara o Te Ope Whakaora Booth College of Mission 20 William Booth Grove, Upper Hutt 5018 PO Box 40542, Upper Hutt 5140 Phone: + 64 4 528 8628 ext 65051 Email: archives@salvationarmy.org.nz The Heritage Centre & Archives has a webpage where you can find information and articles of interest: www.archives.salvationarmy.org.nz ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS Thank you to the following for their contribution to this publication: Colonels Laurence & Margaret Hay, Major Harold Hill, Vivienne Hill, Major Garry Mellsop and Elaine Pearson
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HERITAGESERIES4
Salvation Army
Heritage
Treasures from within the Archives
The extraordinary story of The Salvation Army in New Zealand, Fiji, Tonga and Samoa, is powerfully represented in the Heritage Centre & Archives at the Booth College of Mission. This journal reveals the wonderful historical mosaic of material that highlights the work of The Salvation Army in New Zealand, Fiji, Tonga and Samoa Territory.
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CONTENTS
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INTRODUCTION
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STORIES IN THE SAND
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FLOYD’S CORNET
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MRS BOOTH’S GLASSES
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THE FIRST NEW ZEALAND CONGRESS
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BLOCKLAYING THE WAIPAWA BARRACKS
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BRENGLE VISITS NEW ZEALAND
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BLOOD + FIRE + GOLD
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THE KEY TO THE RESCUE HOME
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INTRICACIES OF THE CROSS
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THE BRUNNER BIBLE
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FIRST WOMAN TRAINING PRINCIPAL
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HAMODAVA TEA
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THE CHRISTMAS WAR CRY
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COMMUNION DECANTER
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NOT JUST ANY OLD LUMP OF CONCRETE
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GRACE BEFORE MEAT
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WEIGHING IN AT THQ
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THE FIRST SALVATION ARMY MĀORI SONG BOOK
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DOLLS AT ATTENTION
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COXHEAD CARTOONS
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THE MANDOLIN
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ORDER OF THE FOUNDER – ENVOY BUICK
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THE RED JERSEY APPEAL 66
MIZPAH MATERNITY HOME CHRISTCHURCH
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TOYS ON THE MARCH
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KIM LOCK MARTYRED IN CHINA
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THE PEOPLE’S PALACE
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MĀORI JOE – HOHEPA HURIA
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TEA FOR TWO
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GEORGE MOORE
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THE AUTOHARP
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THE SALVATION ARMY STUDIO
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UNIFORM PROFILES
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NOT A HOUSE BUT A HOME
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MY PROMISE BOX
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DON’T FORGET
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LT-COL RHENDA MERHTENS – PURE GOLD
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No.1 DRUM
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HEART ON SLEEVE
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CYRIL BRADWELL
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WRECKED UPON THE ROCKS
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TWO HELMSMEN MEET
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WHATMAN CRICKET BAT
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SALVATION IN THE FIJI ISLANDS
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LT-COL VERA WILLIAMSON
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COLLECTION BOWL
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HUMBY KNIFE
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EVERY HOUR FOR JESUS
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A READY DISPOSITION TO FIGHT
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TONGA ON THE MARCH
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DISASTER RELIEF
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THE MĀORI PARTY
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PRISON GATE BRIGADE
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GERALD
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PRINTER’S BLOCK
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THE SALVATION ARMY OPENS IN SAMOA
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HERITAGE TREASURES The Heritage Centre & Archives at the Booth College of Mission in Upper Hutt is home to The Salvation Army’s Territorial historical repository. We collect and preserve material about the life and work of The Salvation Army. The Heritage Centre cares for an eclectic collection of artifacts, photographs, files and publications. Each treasure is a testimony to the incredible sacrifice, commitment, fortitude, creativity and faithfulness of Salvation Army officers and soldiers. To honour the memory of those whose lives have contributed to our heritage, we have ‘unpacked’ some of our treasures and, by means of this photographic journal, we will showcase a small part of the extraordinary story of The Salvation Army in New Zealand, Fiji, Tonga and now Samoa. We hope that in some small way it will give an understanding of how we as a territory have contributed to the vision and mission of William and Catherine Booth. It is a celebration of the human spirit, of our people and our nation. Sharon Burton Territorial Archivist
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The first Salvation Army Rescue Home in Wellington opened on 20 April 1886 in Majoribanks Street. In 1894, Annette Paul, a Salvation Army officer, donated land in Cuba Street for the construction of a new Rescue Home. On 22 October 1894, at 205–219 Cuba Street, Wellington, the new Rescue Home was opened by the Prime Minister’s wife Mrs Seddon. The architect, W. Crichton, had produced this special key which was used by Mrs Seddon during the opening ceremony. In The War Cry of 24 November 1894 the Home is described in this manner: The architect has endeavoured to treat the exterior in a simple, homely manner .... in a free treatment of the Domestic Tudor style. On the ground floor was a large vestibule, reception room, office, officer’s sitting room, lumber room, lavatory, baths etc, large work-room and sitting room combined, large dining room, kitchen supplied with a large double oven cooking range, with hot and cold water services to various parts of the building, pantry and a verandah.
THE KEY TO THE RESCUE HOME Upstairs is devoted to five dormatories, each capable of holding five persons, and on a pinch several more and at the front are four bedrooms for the use of officers connected with the Home. Every attention has been paid to ventilation, and the building is heated by means of register grates in each room. The building is artificially lighted at night throughout by means of gas.
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The War Cry 26 September 1891.
In 1891 the first Salvation Army Song Book in Māori was published by The Salvation Army in New Zealand at the printing department, Manchester Street, Christchurch – this was where the New Zealand War Cry was also printed. This published Māori Song Book ‘Te Pukapuka Waiata no nga Hoia o Te Ope Whakaora’ was the result of Ernest Holdaway’s efforts of translation, and the need to have salvation songs The War Cry 25 January 1890.
available for the work among the Māori.
THE FIRST SALVATION ARMY MĀORI The War Cry of 25 January 1890 reports the preparation going into the Māori Song Book and includes this amusing anecdote: At the same time, we did hear a whisper - emanating from printing room - that they were not very particular as to the time that might elapse before another ‘Maori job’ came on board. It uses up too many k’s and g’s for any ordinary printing establishment. But the Song Book was well received and an immeasurable asset to the work among the Māori communities of New John Nicholls worked among the Māori as a Salvation Army officer in the 1880s–90s.
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The surviving copy of John Nicholls’ Māori Song Book without its red cover.
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SONG BOOK
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The Māori Party of 1895 was photographed by The Salvation Army (Studio) Photographic Department before they departed for a tour of Australia. The group was led by Captain John Nicholls. In The War Cry of 20 April 1895, Major Bruntnell reports under his ‘Colony Notes’ page 4: ‘Some time back, we referred to the decision of our Commandant to take over a band of our dear Māori comrades to the other colonies. I am now in a position to give the names etc., of those who will form the party, and certainly think Maoriland will be thoroughly and truly represented. First of all, Captain Nicholls, who has had long experience in the Māori War, and who understands the language properly, goes in charge of the party, which comprises Lieutenants Tamatea, Aterea, Cadet Stirling, and Brother Wini Gray. They sail from Auckland for Sydney in the s.s. Mararoa, on April 30th, and we wish them every blessing and success. Amen!’ The reverse of the photograph has advertising for The Salvation Army Photographic Department. But no War Cry of that era mentions or advertises this ‘studio’. However, in the previous year The War Cry of 28 April 1894, under ‘Tips from the Trade’ page 7, by Ensign Osborne, was this statement: ‘PHOTOGRAPHY. – Something in the swim. Wait developments’. There is no further mention of this during 1894 or in 1895 when this photograph was likely taken. Was this a reference to an impending announcement about a Photographic Studio? This is the extent of the information known.
THE SALVATION ARMY STUDIO
The Māori Party of 1895. Back Row, L-R: Lieutenant George (Hori) Aterea; Captain John Nicholls; Brother Wini Grey. Front Row, L-R: Cadet Sarah Stirling; Lieutenant Maraea Tamatea (Photograph taken around April 1895). It is the only known photograph from The Salvation Army Studio.
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BLOOD + FIRE + GOLD In the gold fields of Australia in the mid-1800s a nugget was found by Alexander Canty (Senior).
Staff-Captain Alex Canty senior.
Alexander Canty was converted on the goldfields by a 17-year-old Salvation Army lassie. He later became the first Australian-born person to become a Salvation Army Officer. With his German wife and several children he went on to give many years of service in Australia and New Zealand, starting a long line of Salvationists. Their first appointment in New Zealand was to Palmerston North on 16 April 1896. This was followed by further appointments at Nelson, Blenheim, ĹŒamaru, Invercargill, Port Chalmers, TÄŤmaru and Westport. In November 1904 he became an agent for Hamodava Tea. The story goes that the gold nugget was made into the brooch that you see here. It was given to Captain Catherine Rose on the occasion of her marriage to Captain Alexander Canty (Junior) on the 5 April 1915.
Staff-Captain Alex (senior) and Mrs Canty and family c1905.
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INTRICACIES OF THE CROSS This intricately detailed cross and box was crafted by a graduate of the Bridge Centre in Christchurch. The cross comes with a matching cabinet. Both the highly polished cross and cabinet are bordered in The Salvation Army colours with the crest on the door and a shield on the key of the cabinet. The design of the cross features many smaller crosses, with the reverse featuring pictures and the words ‘Jesus Christ, Our Lord, Our King, Our Saviour’. Both the cross and the cabinet are constructed from recycled woods including teak, mahogany, rimu, oak and jarrah with brass fittings. The cross was dedicated by Majors Rex and Glenis Cross and was understood to have been used on the Holiness Table during chapel services at The Bridge Centre.
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UNIFORM PROFILES
Salvation Army home-made guernsey. Woman’s uniform cape
A nurses uniform from WWI.
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Christchurch Citadel Songster Leader.
Newton Corps Band Festival Tunic (1930s).
The Salvation Army ‘Tartan’.
Indian tunic worn by Brigadier Ivan Argyle. Ashburton Corps Band Festival Tunic.
Chaplain’s uniform worn by Lt. Col. Lawrence Weggery.
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No.1 DRUM While not the very first drum of Dunedin No.1 Corps, it is none-the-less labelled a drum of the No. 1 Corps (Dunedin Fortress Band). It has seen many years of service in open airs, marches, concerts and worship.
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SALVATION IN THE FIJI ISLANDS
Fijian sewing class.
Suva Central Corps hall.
Unpacking relief supplies after Cyclone Winston.
Goods being distributed after Cyclone Winston, 2016.
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Impromptu open air service, Suva, 1972.
Lomaivuna hall opening, 1975.
Central Suva Corps march.
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TONGA ON THE MARCH
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Tongan timbrel brigade in action.
Outreach in Fua’amotu village, 1993.
Float advertising a new addiction services programme in, 1997.
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THE SALVATION ARMY OPENS IN
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SAMOA HISTORY IN THE MAKING! On 1 August 2018, The Salvation Army officially commenced its work in Samoa. To mark the occasion, the name of the territory changed to become the New Zealand, Fiji, Tonga and Samoa Territory. The work commenced under the leadership of Lieutenant-Colonels Rod and Jenny Carey (regional officers), along with Captain Miriama Simanu (planting officer).
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