Literature for the Battle-Ships by CHAS. W. PETER.

Review and Herald Publishing Association · Takoma Park Station, Washington, D. C. · Apr 23, 1908

Literature for the Battle-Ships

By CHAS. W. PETER.

PRAY for the blessing of the Lord to be with the literature that is placed upon the battle-ships and many steamers and smaller craft that sail to the port of San Francisco from various nations of the world. The eyes of the world are directed this way in anticipation, as they follow the battle-ships upon their voyage around the Horn to the Pacific and to the Golden Gate.

This is an opportune time to make a master stroke for the cause we love, and bring the printed page before the many thousands of sailors and visitors to our coast at the same time.

I have supplied many of the battle-ships now on this coast with Signs, Instructors, tracts, etc.; and have lately visited the two forerunners of the incoming fleet,—the “Tennessee” and the “Washington,” also two of the large cruisers,—the “Maryland” and the “Colorado,” and left a good supply of our literature on each of these vessels, and held Bible readings with some of the boys.

We expect to hold meetings on some of the vessels while they are here. There will be companies of young people from the churches near who will assist in holding these services. An opportunity is before you to assist in this work. Tracts, Signs, Liberty, and Life and Health are wanted. Cash contributions should be sent to the missionary secretary, A. J. S. Bourdeau, Mountain View, Cal. Mail matter may be sent direct to me at 1454 Pomona Ave., Fruitvale, Cal.; and shipments of freight should be sent to my address with the word “Melrose” added.

If those having sons, brothers, or friends aboard any of these vessels will write to me, I will visit them. CHAS. W. PETER.