NEW PLYMOUTH.

Observer, Volume 4, Issue 94, 1 July 1882, Page 249

NEW PLYMOUTH.

The gentlemen of the Salvation Army who go sneaking to the back doors of houses to inveigle the slaveys into attending their meetings, must be careful, as a gentleman has informed me if lie finds them on his premises again lie will have them arrested, and procure them a lodging where they can say their prayers to themselves 1 and howl and dance hallelujah can cans to the " glory of Grod" to their heart's delight. Far be it from me ever to speak lightly of true and honest faith, but good Christians are not canting humbugs. The Salvation Army is a social and moral nuisance, and is rapidly developing into an organised conspiracy against the peace of good citizens. — When a certain divine a short time since took leave of his flock lie likened himself to a " faggot." He can call himself what he likes. JBut he also said his congregation were " faggots." As quite half of them were ladies, I call that very rude. — Who was the young man that took his mama out for a drive, and owing to the forgetfulness on the horse's part, who thought he had arrived at Bell Block, found himself, mama and all, drawn up in front of the chief hotel ? — O ur Neapolitan climate will shortly be spoilt when the smoke of the furnaces belonging to the Iron Sand Co. is wafted hither and thither by the gentle breezes. To the inhabitants of the place, as well as to some of the directors, I commend the following few lines — The man who the demon of smoke would oppose (And smoke to the lungs is the direst of foes), Need reuieuiber this simply, wherever he goes To keep his mouth shut and to breathe through his nose. For fewer would sicken and turn up their toes, For fewer would suiter tubercular woes, Bronchitis, and asthma, and thoracic throes, If they'd keep their mouths shut and breathe through their nose.