THE SALVATION ARMY.

Temuka Leader, Issue 1347, 30 May 1885, Page 1

THE SALVATION ARMY.

The Wanganui Herald says 1 “One of the most piiiable and repulsive sights ever witnessed in Wanganui whs presented to the public on Saturday evening. The “Army” had been doing their usual Saturday night’s parade on the reclaimed ground, when two “figures” appeared on the scene. They placed themselves in front of the band, and were jostled and knocked about by the crowd, which kept continually increasing both in numbers and noise. Opposite the Victoria Hotel the police interfered, and arrested the two “figures,” and on arrival at the police station the prisoners were seen to be women, A description of the toggery in which the foolish creatures hud condescended to make themselves up, is rather a difficult matter. No, 1, a tall, thin person, had on an Austrian rug; this reached almost to her feet. On her head was an embroidered smoking cap, round which was fastened the heading of a War Cry. A white handkerchief under this was fixed under Her chin, a pair of spectacles worn above the eyes, a War Cry round her neck, and flour on her face completed the disguise—a most effectual one, No, 2, unlike her companion in physical appearance, was short and stout. The fulness of her figure was .increased by liar attire, which consisted of a shawl hung from her waist (Maori fashion), and a sort of military cloak, which appeared too large for her. Her head gear was, if anything, more appalling than her neighbor’s, as she bad on a “dunce’s cap” made from the War Cry, and this being too large, came down well over her eyes, giving her, on the whole, the appearance of having on clothes made tor someone a few feet taller.