Downs and Ups at Solusi by M. C. Sturdevant.

Review and Herald Publishing Association · Takoma Park Station, Washington, D. C. · Nov 3, 1910

Downs and Ups at Solusi

By M. C. Sturdevant.

From Our Oldest Matabeleland Station

FROM before the advance of civilization the natives had been moving away, and our school attendance was dropping off. We felt seriously over the situation. The feeling of the chiefs was bitter toward all school work. As I went out among the kraals, I found the trouble was with the parents and chiefs. I tried to persuade them to send their young people to school, or let us put schools in their villages. The young people grew courageous, and said to the chiefs that if they would not let teachers come, they would run away and go to school anyhow. Some of the chiefs saw that the youth meant it, so gave consent for me to send teachers. Soon we had seven out-schools running, and our home station began to fill up. We now have ninety-two boarding students, and the usual number coming in from the outside. Our hands and our houses are more than full, and on Sabbath days our church building will hardly accommodate the people. Never did the young people seem more hungry for an education than now. We praise God and take courage.

PROSPECTING IN GERMAN EAST AFRICA
FOR MISSION SITE — PROSPECTING IN GERMAN EAST AFRICA FOR MISSION SITE

The church work has also advanced the past year. Thirty-three have been baptized, and many others desire to take this step, but we think it well for them to wait till they can be thoroughly proved. We have about three hundred acres of land under cultivation, besides the store and stock to care for, so our hands are filled to the utmost. Yet God has blessed our efforts, and given us fruit for our labors. I can truly say the work for this mission never looked more encouraging. M. C. STURDEVANT.