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The management of Union Station has kicked out the Salvation Army Band after more than 50 years of holiday fundraising because some merchants in the concourse claim the music is too loud. The annual concerts by the Toronto Staff Band of the Sally Ann are an institution to many people, and to the members of the Army. Because of the ban the Army has decided to remove its brass kettle solicitation from Union Station altogether. Apparently the Army was offered the chance to solicit but without the band. It seemed wrong to do that after such a long history of traditional “Merry Christmas” offerings made by members of all denominations. In many minds, the Salvation Army’s pledge that it will be “Doing The Most Good” with the donated money, touches the heart. For those who admire the Army, regardless of faith, we offer you a scrubbed and committed Yorkshire Choir with the Manchester Citadel Band belting out Onward Christian Soldiers. For those who don’t care for it, please disregard.
