In Kafirland, South Africa
The following illustrates some of the practical missionary work confronting our workers in Africa. Elder W. S. Hyatt, in speaking of his work among the natives in Kafirland, and appealing to the brethren and sisters in South Africa, says:— “I have made a little tour through Kafirland to see what prospects there were for boys and girls to attend the mission school at Maranatha. I find that many of these poor people would gladly send us their boys and girls, but they have no clothing. Two girls came to me yesterday begging to go with us, but said their people did not want them to go until they had clothes. Moko brought some old clothes and fitted out two boys. I am sure that if our people knew of the situation, they would make an effort to gather up some clothing for both boys and girls. If this can be done, we can help several young persons to enter the school. There has been no rain in this part to speak of, in fact, but very little for years, and mealies (corn) is scarce and very high. Many of the people are hungry, and have no money to buy either food or clothing. This matter requires haste, and what is done must be done quickly.”