GRENVILLE.—On July 16 last, with the help of our conference Bible worker, we started a series of meetings in this town. Quite an interest was created, but unfortunately sickness in my family compelled me to leave the place for a few weeks. The interest naturally waned some before my return.
On November 22 a tent was pitched one and one-half miles out of the town, and meetings were begun, which were continued into March of this year, against great odds. We have done much visiting and have held meetings, many times, while suffering from the fever. Brother C. D. Adamson, a canvasser, rendered valuable help.
The Roman, Anglican, and Wesleyan churches are represented here. The ministers have opposed us most bitterly. I supplied them with tracts, and called on the Wesleyan minister; but as he does not believe all the Bible, much could not be done with him.
In spite of all, the truth is gaining a foothold. Our Sabbath-school now numbers about thirty. January 28 I baptized eight persons, and on March 23 two others, and some others will follow later. Truly, it can be said of this company that they have "come out of great tribulations." One sister has been beaten severely twice by her husband, for not working on the Sabbath. A young woman who was organist, and also held other positions in the Wesleyan church, has suffered much censure and many trials from those "higher up"; but all are of good courage.
The great need now is a house of worship. Land is scarce, and is sold as high as £100 an acre. Those who have united with us are poor in this world's goods. If help is given from outside, and a neat church building erected here, there is every reason to expect a good church-membership later. Who will help? The president, Elder J. B. Beckner, 31 Dundonald St., Port of Spain, Trinidad, British West Indies, will be happy to receive any donations sent through the regular channels; but please specify that it is for the Paradise (Grenada) church building. "God loveth a cheerful giver." Pray for the work here.
