Work Along Fish River by R. G. RYAN

Review and Herald Publishing Association · Takoma Park Station, Washington, D. C. · May 22, 1913

Work Along Fish River

By R. G. RYAN

We had a rather strenuous time at Fish River. The heat was intense. The river is dried up, except for pools here and there. There is no water at the out-school except what is carried from these pools in the place where the river should be. Fortunately, we took a supply of water from the mission, but on the trips to the outlying kraals there was nothing to do but drink this stagnant water. We stayed at the river two weeks, and during this time we held just thirty-three meetings. We should have held more, but the weather was very trying. As it was, Mrs. Ryan and I came within a hair’s breadth of having sunstroke. We got as far as the river when we were both taken violently ill. The following morning the oxen came from the mission and brought us home.

Our rain has come at last, for which we are truly grateful. If it had delayed much longer, our crops would have perished.

There is a good interest along Fish River, which, with earnest labor, must yield fruit. I had a letter from the head man of the location farther on. He is desirous of having a school, but we have no one to send. R. G. RYAN.