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MISSIONAEY LIFE 
CHAPTER XXIX. 
PUEROW-BUSH SOCIETY. 
Next a chapter will be given on the doings of 
the Purrow-bush/’ sometimes called ‘^Devil-bush 
Society/^ Of all the doings of this society I am 
unable to speak; but this I know, that it is a secret 
society^ and among its distinguishing peculiarities 
are sworn opposition to every system of religion 
and government contrary to their own, and the 
promotion of idolatry and amuletism among the 
people. As before stated, the people are “ devil- 
worshipers;” and there can be little doubt that 
this society was organized for the more systematic 
and zealous worship of Satan. It holds its meet- 
ings near the spot where Satan is supposed to have 
at least a temporary residence, or a favored stop- 
ping-place, and over which he exerts, as they 
suppose, a powerful influence. 
A certain initiatory ceremony is observed, and 
the name of the applicant is altered when admitted 
into the society. 
