Editorial

Welcome to the third annual Journal of The Christian Mission Historical Association and thank you for all your support. We are delighted to report a steady increase in membership and the Association now has over 50 members. Several of these came about as a result of inquiries received after the report of out first Convention appeared in the Salvationist. We extend a warm welcome to you.

The Convention in June was certainly a wonderful celebration of Salvation Army history. A full report appears further on but it was good to share with so many friends. It is the Association's intention to hold this as a biannual event.

As well as the Convention and Journal, we were able to send out a booklet on the early day history of the now closed Whitchurch Corps. This caused much interest and the CMHA will produce another such booklet in the first half of next year. We have had several offers of booklets with permission to reproduce them and we hope that members will continue to find such publications interesting. This work covers at least some of our aims and we are also happy to give advice on publications. Such advice, as well as any help given, is of course free so please do ask.

We have again been very active in answering inquiries about a range of items and as well as researching items, giving opinions / valuations and lending material for displays. Please keep us informed of your interesting and unusual items. Also do drop us a line with your articles and stories. We have been able to put several people with similar interests in touch with each other and have found many items and books for people. As always, the International Heritage Centre has been of great help with information and we wish them well as they continue their somewhat nomadic existence.

All the history/ collecting groups concerned with the Salvation Army have seen a continued increase in interest. It is fitting here to pay a tribute to the hard work of several private individuals who work hard to keep us informed: Harry Hayes (Salvation Army Philatelic Circle); Colin Waller (Salvation Army 78 Regal Association); Lt. Colonel (R) Joan Williams (Bookworm Alley); David and Adele Miller (sacollectables); and David Copper (Salvophilately). The addresses for these people are on page 3.

In view of having several new members, it may well be of interest to repeat the aims of the CMHA. Your views, comments or suggestions concerning these or indeed any matters relating to Salvation Army history are very welcome:

To assist and encourage the recording of Salvation Army history and the preservation of its heritage.

To publish an Annual journal providing news of historical research in Salvation Army and related fields. 

To facilitate the exchange of historical material. 

To take Salvation Army history to a wider audience. 

To publish occasional papers.

Membership and Subscription Notes

As of 1 November 2001 the CMHA has 51 fully paid up members around the world. The money raised by membership subscription and any sales we have goes on the printing and postage costs for the journal and history booklets. Members will receive a booklet and the journal each year. Membership fees will fall due in January of each year and the 2002 membership subscription rates will remain at £4.00 for the United Kingdom, £5.00 for the rest of Europe and £6.00 for the rest of the world (journal and history booklet). Please send renewal subscriptions to the Editor, cheques payable to "CMHA" please.

Occasional Papers 

The Association is always willing to hear from anyone with suggestions for an occasional paper. Manuscript guidance is available from the Editor.

Copyright

All articles are copyright and may not be reproduced without the consent of the author and the Editor of this journal. All correspondence should be addressed to the Editor, Christian Mission Historical Association, 3 Sandringham Villas, Wilder Road, Ilfracombe, North Devon, EX34 9QA, United Kingdom.

Useful Address

Salvation Army Philatelic Circle: Harry Hayes, 11 Chatsworth Drive, Haxby, York YO32 3QS. Tel: 01904 764660.

Salvation Army 78 Regal Association: Colin Waller, 22 Bourtree Road, Hamilton, ML3 8PT, Scotland.

Bookworm Alley: Lt-Col Joan Williams (R), 36 Brook Street, Tavistock, Devon, PL19 0I-IE. Tel: 01822 617740.

sacollectables: David and Adele Miller. Please contact on the web at: "www.sacollectables.com"

Salvophilately: David Copper. 28 Broadacres, Gillingham, Dorset, SP8 4SB.