Bermuda by J. A. MORROW

Review and Herald Publishing Association · Takoma Park Station, Washington, D. C. · May 21, 1908

Bermuda

By J. A. MORROW

HAMILTON.—Bermuda has had a very good opportunity to hear the message. About fifteen years ago, J. F. Pogue and his brother canvassed the islands for “Bible Readings,” and sold a large number. It is very common to find these books in the homes of the people. Later, the islands were canvassed for “Great Controversy,” and more than one hundred were sold. Since coming here, with the aid of a native brother I have canvassed the island thoroughly for “Coming King.” I think about four hundred were sold. I have canvassed and recanvassed the larger part of the island for other books and papers. The last was the special missionary number of the Signs, of which we sold one hundred copies. The first three years I sold nearly fifteen hundred dollars’ worth of books of all kinds.

Series of meetings have been held in the following places: Paget, three miles west of Hamilton; Hamilton; North Shore; Crawl, seven miles east of Hamilton; Herrington Sound, seven miles southeast; Flats, four miles east; Port Royal, eight miles west; Somerset, twelve miles west; Davonshire, three miles southeast. Besides this, I have held Bible readings with many interested families. There have never been any public meetings held in St. George, a village at the extreme east end of the island. It is my intention to put forth an effort there in the near future. I inquired last week concerning the rent of a schoolroom that I think would be suitable for holding meetings. The teacher promised to give me an answer this week as to whether she will rent it.

We have only one church organization. The members are scattered all over the island. There are only three places where regular second-Sabbath meetings are held at present,—Hamilton, Crawl, and Herrington Sound.

J. A. MORROW.