The Salvation Army warriors in Bombay have had so much attention paid to them a> to convince the Mahommedans of the necessity of getting up a better show than the Salvationists. From various parte of the country the “holy men” are coming forward with the performance of alleged miracles to prove that Mahommedanism is the only true faith. These “ holy men” are recognised as the most expert jugglers the world has known. They are to travel through the country and do their best to impress the people. As an aid to their sensational attractions, Nautch girls are to be employed in their bewitching dances. The Salvationists may out-do the performances of the Nautch girls with a “war dance” by the “ Hallelujah Lasses,” but the conjuring feats of the fakirs are rather hard to beat. If poor old James the First could see religion dragged the mire in the way it is at present, what would he say ?
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Poverty Bay Standard, Volume XI, Issue 1279, 20 February 1883, Page 2
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157Untitled Poverty Bay Standard, Volume XI, Issue 1279, 20 February 1883, Page 2
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