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KELIGfOX AND HU6INES3.
Isn't it about lime we Britishers begin to
be consistent P There is a wfli-linown/irm
in Birmingham, England, which tnanufactureg
idols for thn I hinuse miiikf> f , mid it is
a large concern, and keeps on hand a full
stock of ido!s suited to the demand of
various sapers'itions; Loolii:>jj r.round one
is struck with the ingenuity of the surroundings,
gods of war, gods of peace, gods to
drive-away evil spiiits, gods for children or
for adults. This Birmingham firm is " propared
to supply all sorts of gods at rea<>ouable
ratflB." Just fancy the pious head
partner of the firm singing at church on
Sunday ,as he turns up the whites of his
eyes. '* The heathen in his blindness bows
down to wood and stone," and then giving
his modest shilling to send missionaries to
oonvert him from tbe etror of his ways. And
doesn't he wink the oth>r rye on Monday
morning when he says to the foreman,
"John, see that those idols for China are
cent off to-day—they will comfort the poor
fellows ever so much." Of course, and also
help to make the pious Englishman's fortune.
Heanwhile, what about teaching John
Chinaman to tell the truth at all cost.
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