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Review and Herald Publishing Association · Takoma Park Station, Washington, D. C. · Jun 11, 1908

Changsha Reinforcements and Mission Sorrow

BROTHER AND SISTER P. J. LAIRD, of Changsha, China, are made glad, after their long wait for reinforcements, by the safe arrival at their station of Elder R. F. Cottrell and wife and Miss Schilberg. Brethren Anderson, Hankins, and Selmon accompanied them to Changsha, making it indeed a time of rejoicing to these faithful workers laboring so long alone in the densely populated province of Hunan. We shall look forward to reports from Changsha with much interest.

A LETTER from Brother J. V. Willson, dated May 4, says that on that day he had received a telegram from the Somabula mission, announcing the death of Brother A. Butterfield’s little daughter. Brother Butterfield first had malarial fever, then their only child was taken with it. Later the mother, from overwork and anxiety, was prostrated, which left Brother Walston alone with the care and work of the mission. Surely this distressing situation must appeal strongly to every heart for sympathy and earnest prayer in their behalf.