The Salvation Army. Christchurch is the central division and headquarters of the Salvation Army in New Zealand, and the well-appointed staff offices occupy a large two-storey brick building in Lichfield Street. The Army established itself in Christchurch on the 20th of May, 1893. The chief barracks are situated in Victoria Street, facing Victoria Square, and accommodation is provided for about 1200 persons. There are two other barracks in the suburbs, one on the East Belt and the other in Sydenham. Other corps of the Christchurch division have been formed at Kaiapoi, Rangiora, Oxford, Lyttelton, Rakaia, Leeston, Ashburton, Geraldine, Temuka, Timaru, and Waimate; and fifteen outposts are worked from these country centres. A prominent feature in the army's operations is its rescue work, which requires a Maternity Home, a Rescue Home, and a Prison Gate Home in Christchurch. There are ten staff officers and twenty-one other officers in the division, while the rank and file number 780 soldiers and 100 recruits. A Self-Denial week is held annually, and the proceeds are devoted to the general maintenance of the Army work. A sum of £1100 was raised during this week in 1901. The officer in command of the colony is Colonel Thomas Estill, and Major Lipsett is the general secretary. Major Bennett is in charge of the Christchurch division.