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April 2, 1920.IN MEMOR1AM.VIVIAN GEORGE HAINE8.Vivinn George Haines wa» Inirn on May 2.1, 1880, entered tin* church militant at the age of eleven yea rtf, and joined the church triumphant on February 15, 1920.His was a useful life-spent in service for his fellows, both in church and town affairs. For about ten years he held commission as a Justice of tin* Peace. He served as president of the institute committee, was chairman of the school committee at one time, and was for several years secretary ot tin* local committee ol 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 'lid, the supreme value of Christianity. it was his desire to see others enjoying the benefits that Christianity could give. He was converted in the Salvation Army of Mount Gnmbier at the age of eleven years, and soon, perhaps not understanding to the fullest the significance of the action, yet impelled so early bv tlie desire to witness, stood to give his testimony. He very soon found service in connection with the training of those younger than himself, for at the age of thirteen years he was connected with the junior department of the Salvation Army. l*atci\ when resident at Tantnnooln he became associated with Sunday-school teaching in the Presbyterian Sunday school, ol which lie finally became the superintendent. in which capacity In* served lor several years. Born at Mount Ganihier, his family moved to Hendleshnm. only to return to the Mount. Twenty-five years ago they settled at Tnntnnoola, and it was here that his life was lived and his service rendered. About fifteen years ago, though still retaining a deep love for the Salvation Army. Mr. Haines became associated with our church as a local preacher, and in that capacity his choicest service, outside of his family relationships, was rendered.- Fxpres-sions of appreciation have been numerous. Mauv of our people were anxious always to iiear him. He was acceptable throughout our circuit, and in the neighbouring circuits he has done good work. His efforts did not stop at pulpit work. He sought to lead people to the realization of themselves as saved. There are those who could tell of words spoken in his own home that have led to salvation. It is to be expected then, that he would not lose opportunities by the wayside of sneaking words for His Master. Ho also served our church here as society steward.His was a joyful religion. He literally sang his way through life. His religion was not a tiling of the “corner.” From the men among whom he has worked, from the neighbours, from friendB and acquaintances from the hospital of his Inst illness, come testimonies as to the joyousuess and openness of his religion. It was joyous because it was real. How he enjoyed to talk of the deep things of God! ft seemed natural and easy for him to 6wiuc off from the natural things, to that wnich should be the most natural of all—the Divine. To knowhim was to love him, and from that came the inspiration to live up to that which he showed as the true standard of living.THE AUSTRALIAN CHRIS/His £nd wns not expected. For some s time he had been undergoing treatment in the Mount Gambier Hospital. It wns exacted that lie 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 lt;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 be with the man of Christ.With the widow and the dear children 'four hoys and three girlsl we feel deep sympathy. Beside these a father, a sister and three brothers mourn their loss. All of these and anv 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, he having niadlt;^ the supreme sacrifice in the great war.A largely attended memorial service was held at the Taiitanoola Clptrch on Sunday afternoon. March I I. The service was conducted by tin* Rev. J. H. Pointuu. The children of the Presbyterian Sunday school sang Mr. Haines’ favourite hymn.
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Adelaide Australian Christian Commonwealth
Adelaide, South Australia, AU
Fri, Apr 02, 1920
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