p. 19 | India by J. L. Shaw

Review and Herald Publishing Association · Takoma Park Station, Washington, D. C. · Jan 30, 1908

India

By J. L. Shaw

KARMATAR.—We came down from Mussoorie last week, and I am at Karmatar for a few days, attending to some matters in connection with the press, but expect to go down to Calcutta in a day or two, as the council begins the first of November. Brother Votaw is on his way from Burma, and Brother James will be with us from Bangalore. We are looking for a good occasion, and believe that right plans will prevail for the advancement of the work. We had a good season in the mountains, and not without some success. Eleven have begun the observance of the Sabbath in Dehra Dun and Mussoorie, and seven were baptized during the season. We hope that more may be accomplished in another year. Nearly thirty workers were able to avail themselves of a change to the Mountain Mission Rest Home, and so far as we are aware, all felt much refreshed and strengthened. We are glad to dedicate the home free of debt, and thankful for the blessings that attended the dedicatory services. Quite a large number of outside people were present, and we took occasion to lay before them the extent of our mission movements, and our belief in the soon coming of Christ. About fifty attended the baptismal service in the afternoon, when three went forward in the sacred rite. We believe the Lord gave us this home. It is in the center of a large field of work among both the English-speaking and the native people.

At the close of the council I expect to go with Brother James to South India, and stay awhile at Bangalore, and then make a trip among the Tinnevelli Christians, and from there go over to Burma and work with Brother Votaw for a little time.

J. L. SHAW.