THE SALVATIONISTS.
— :oo: — j A recent convert of the Salvation "Army, reputed to be one of the oldest gaol birds m Melbourne, has bden at Maryborough during the past week endeavoring to reform the fallen denizens of the Chinese Gamp. The visitor sold the War Cry from door to door, and held long conversaiions on religious subjects with those who would listen to him. As one result of these conferences, Mr Stamp, the Mayor, was called upon a day or two ago by one of the female residents of the camp, who, with many 'tears, stated that she desired to reform. From her story it appeared that' she was the daughter of a leading citizen of Ballarat. She was supposed by her family to be dead, but had been living m houses, of ill-fame under an assumed name. Mr Stamp, at her request, placed himself m communication; with her father m Ballarat, Who telegraphed that he would joyfully receive™ her. She was sent uome uuder the escort of a lady whom the Mayor prevailed upon to act as chaperone, and was received with opeif arms by her relatives.
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Manawatu Standard, Volume IV, Issue 39, 14 January 1884, Page 2
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188THE SALVATIONISTS. Manawatu Standard, Volume IV, Issue 39, 14 January 1884, Page 2
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