MOBBING THE MORMONS.
Riotous Gonduot in Christchurch.
(PER PRESS ASSOCIATION.)
Christchurch, This Day.
The Mormons, who started work at Christchurch a few months ago, and then went South, recommenced a crusade last night week. On that occasion there was a slight disturbance. Daring the week several services were held, but passed off quietly. Last night, however, the meeting closed with a scene and riotous disorder. Elder Brown conducted services and a crowd of 200 assembled. Just as proceedings were being terminated, a slight disturbance took place and the crowd quickly swelled. Then the police, who were in attendance, closed in. A rush was made for the Elders and they were hustled with some force under police protection: and proceeded in the direction of their abode followed by a jeering crowd of about 2,000. When opposite a watering place in the river an attempt was made to duck the Elders, but was frustrated by the Police. A quantity of stones and clods wore thrown and two Mormons were struck, but no serious injury was done.
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Greymouth Evening Star, Volume XXXI, 30 September 1901, Page 3
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174MOBBING THE MORMONS. Greymouth Evening Star, Volume XXXI, 30 September 1901, Page 3
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