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April 2, 1920.IN MEMOR1AM.VIVIAN GEORGE HAINE8.Vivian George Haines was 1xrn on May 2.1, 1880, entered the church militant at the age of eleven year**. and joined the church triumphant onFebruary 15, 1920.His was a useful life-spent in service for his fellows, both in church and town affairs. For a Unit ten years he held commission as a .Justice of the Peace. He served as president of the institute committee, was chairman of the school committee at one time, and was for several years secretary of the local committee of the British and Foreign Bible Society. He was connected with show work of the district, and was in almost every movement that was for the advancement of the district, hut his heart was in the church. Recognising, as lie did, the supreme value of Christianity. it was his desire to see others enjoying the benefits tlint Christianity could give. He was converted in the Salvation Army of Mount Gnmhier at the age of eleven years, and soon, perhaps not understanding to the fullest the significance of the action, yet im-jH'lled so early hv the desire to witness, stood to give his testimony. He very soon found service in connection with the training of thoiw* voumrpr than himself. for at the age was connected it ment of the Salva when resident at T associated with 8u in the Preshyterini which he finally bei dent, in which ca| several years. Bon his family moved 1 to return to the ft years ago they se and it was here th and his service rein years ago, though i love for the Snlvntii became associated ' local preacher, and choicest service, o relationships, was sions of appreciatk oils. Many of our always to hear him throughout our circ hom ing circuits he His efforts did not He sought to lead lion of themselves those who could tei his own home that.It is to be expoctec not lose opportunit speaking words fo also served our ch steward.His was a joyful sang his way tliroi was not a thing of the men among w from the neighbou acquaintances fron last illness, come 1toyousness and ope t was joyous becai he enjoyed to talk God! It seemed i him to 6wiug off frc to that which s natural of all—the him was to love came the inspiratt which he showed ailiving.THE AUSTRALIAN CHRI1/His £nd was not expected. For some time Jie had been undergoing treatment in the Mount Gambier Hospital. It was ex|M»cted that la* would soon he returning—in fact the day of the return was almost fixed—when a slight relapse seemed to make it necessary that In' should wait a while. Then on Sunday evening of five weeks ago, there was a sudden change, and in spite of tin* speed of telephone messages and motor cars, ere we could he at his side Ik* was gone to his eternal home. His end was peace, even as it should he with the man of Christ.With tin* widow and the dear children {four hoys and three girls! we feel deep sympathy. Beside these a father, a sister and three brothers mourn their loss. All of these and any others who are mourning because of this event, we commend to the only source of true comfort. A brother (Hanford ('. \V. Haines) is with him now. lie having madiMla* supreme sacrifice in the great war.A largely attended memorial service was held at the Tantanoula Clyircli on Sunday afternoon. March I I. The service was conducted by the Rev. -I. H. Puintou. The children of the Presbyterian Sunday school sang Mr.I ini lies' favourite hymn.
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Adelaide Australian Christian Commonwealth
Adelaide, South Australia, AU
Fri, Apr 02, 1920
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