An Extraordinary Scene in Christchurch
♦ (PER PRESS ASSOCIATION). Christchurch, October 12. At a meeting of women held to-day in the Free Methodist Church it was determined to send a deputation to wait on Mr A. B. Worthington, teacher of the Students of Truth, to condemn his teaching, and complain of the pamphlets on i ' sexology ' recently issued to men, but which, if placed in the hands of young , people, they alleged would do infinite harm to the morals ot the community. Instead of sending a deputation, however, the whole meeting arose and marched in procession to Mr Worthington's house, where they were received courteously. One women asked him if he would leave Christchurch, as he was doing harm to the young people. He replied by asking if they could cite an instance of his teaching having misled anyone, but the women said they were immoral teachings, and if he would not leave when requested they would petition for his removal. Mr Worthington replied that he should not leave Christchurch until he was carried to the cemetery. He then retired. The women surrounded the house, sang a hymn, prayed and then dispersed.
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Feilding Star, Volume XIV, Issue 50, 13 October 1892, Page 2
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191An Extraordinary Scene in Christchurch Feilding Star, Volume XIV, Issue 50, 13 October 1892, Page 2
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