The daily banner. (Cambridge, Md.) 1897-2008, 1921-04-16
Why SALVATION ARMY
SHOULD GET SUPPORT
Address OF Major Henry D. Bale,
Divisional Commander CheSa-
peake Division, Salvation Army
Delivered At Annapolis.

point.
Some, however, may only know of
its efforts from the side of its street
services having noticed the crowds
gathered on some busy thOroughfare
listening to the singing, music and
speaking of Saiyationists. OF these
Street Meetings, no less than 139 :
511 were held in the United States
last year with an attendance of 49,
39S,692 people. Again, some have
been attracted by the services held
iii halls or stores fitted up to substi-
tute for such. These gatherings
numbered 1916 last year, with an
attendance of 7,659,02 Another
may have known of the work of the
Army from the point of it's shelters
for homeless men and women num-
bering no less than SIS, accommodate
ing 1854 nightly, and which insti-
tutions supplied 1855, 546 beds and
494,513 meals in the period under
review. Yet another may know OF
the work of the Army because OF
having come into contact with its
women's and children's homes and
hospitals aggregating 20 with an &C
commodation of over 5000 and sup
ply 1 S92, 161 meals, and 648,945
beds yearly.
Its Eventide Homes for aged men
may have come to the notice of some
or it's farm colonies for waste labor
of cities, or again, it's Missing
Friends Department., its extensive
prison work, or to the boys of the
blue and khaki, the Army may be
known because OF its Naval and Mill,
tary Homes, which they have useC
not only in this land, but in othel
parts of the world. Then its homes
for young women, safeguarding those
away from home at work in the cit
les Then again, its unique work II
the Slums of our larger cities, which
with connecting nurseries are an in
dispensable adjunct. More than
passing notice will have been given
to the work Of distributing Christ
mas Dinners, totaling nearly 100000
and the giving of toys at that festive
season to children.
The Salvation Army work of 6
special renoWn is that of providing
employment for men and women. In
this country alone considerably over
60 600 were found work last year
Then others may have been influ
.mer, totaling 257,0G2 TBS
enced by the Army's distribution OF
or coal iii winter, aggregating 81
043 AIS lbs.
In whatever branch, the work OF
the Salvation Army is known. Its
all embracing predominating motto
is that of Service. Warm hearted
constructive service. ITO do the
maximum amount OF good at a mini
mu meXpenSe." This service is &c
teach good citizenship TO the man
OF the street and from this stand
point, at least, the Army claims &c
be the greatest educational agency
at work in this land. 1t also i'm
presses upon its adherents or those
coming under its general and pecu'
liar influence, the honest meeting OIL
every obligation, financial ano
otherwise, and further, that all men
and women, directly or indirectly
should produce for the common
good taking into consideration at al
times the responsibility of each fol
the welfare and we'll being of thell
fellows.
The Services of the Salvation Army
is
/. Practical, born of need and
that the meeting of that need shall
not be prevented by any thought OF
religious utilization or circumstances
Then that this service should be:
2 Economical, consistent witt
good service, that all difficulties il
possible should be met at the be-
ginning prevention being better than
cure 1t is the experience of the
Salvation Army that large number
of casses dealt with in the city come
from outlying communities.
8. Should be constructive. AL
assistance of social character
should tend to the betterment of the
lives of the people helped and that
their feet shall at least be put upon
the rung of the ladder which will
lead to permanent good, independ-
ence and self-help. To do this q
company of leading men, recognizing
the need of their community
whether in a lesser or greater de-
gree, who shall be able to call fol
at any time and utilize the efficiency
and experience of the Salvation
Army. With all due modesty, the
Salvation Army can claim to be
splendidly equipped for work tc
which reference has been made, be-
cause of:
1. Its Semi-Military Form Oh
Operation, which is evidenced i'll its
uniform, its music, its bands, it's pa
rades it's use of military titles, etc.
etc. 1t is therefore capable of the
promptitude of military action ano
can mobilize without notice for i'm
mediate need and service.
2. Its Equipment To Meet Every
Social Need, its officers being fully
trained and experienced. This we
claim was illustrated in our Wal
Service operations.
3. Its World Wide Ramifications
It's Army and Military League is
world wide. In every important
port of the world, the home of the
Salvation Army is to be found with
recreational and other necessary
comforts. It's officers speaking as
rule, all languages and able to meet
and converse with the sailors ano
soldiers in their own tongue.
The Missing Friends Department
of the Salvation Army are spread
throughout the world. Each publ,
cation of the Salvation Army, OF
which there is at least one in the u
countries and colonies in, which the
Army labors, copy its missing
friends column, especially when re-
quested to do so.
4. Because Of Its Motive Power
Cold charity is not a part OF the
Salvation Army equipment. 1t does
not pauperize but elevates; 1t con
siders1charity as a spiritual inJunc'
ton, and an essential part OF It's
religion, commanding the exercise Oh
sympathy in its warmth and insp1ra'
ton.
( In NOn-SectarianiSm.
The question before us today III
this community as in all other com
munities is what are we going to dc
with the scheme.
Ignore it, which will mean
loss to community.
II-Talk about it, and then dc
absolutely nothing.
Il.