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A Splendid Colporteurs’ Convention

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Review and Herald Publishing Association · Takoma Park Station, Washington, D. C. · Aug 20, 1914

FromReview and Herald, Vol. 91, No. 34.

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A Splendid Colporteurs’ Convention

By W. H. HECKMAN

A COLPORTEURS’ convention was recently held for ten days at Daytona, Fla., one of the most beautiful little cities of the South. To say that the institute was a good one but mildly expresses it. From the first, it was a most interesting, enthusiastic, and successful meeting. Twenty-two colporteurs filled with the fire and enthusiasm of youth and with the Spirit of God were present. A most excellent influence prevailed, not a note of complaint being heard. This large representation—the largest ever held in Florida—of self-sacrificing men and women was largely brought about by the untiring efforts of Brother D. W. Dillen, our field agent, who has been working hard to bring up the book work in Florida to its present standing.
We were highly favored in having with us Elder O. Montgomery, president of the Southeastern Union, whose inspiring talks were a source of great encouragement to all in attendance. There were also present, L. D. Randall, of the Atlanta Branch of the Southern Publishing Association; Elder J. L. Shuler; W. M. Lee, tract society secretary; Dr. R. S. Ingersoll, of the Florida Sanitarium; and the writer.
The instruction given consisted of Bible and Testimony study relative to the colporteur work, as well as to the details of the art of salesmanship. The general instruction was given by Brother V. O. Cole, the Southeastern Union Conference agent, and D. W. Dillen, who has charge of the local colporteur work.
A daily Bible study was conducted by one of the ministers each morning. Preaching services were held each evening, which were well attended, a number not of our faith being present at each service.
God’s prospering hand has been upon every department of the work in Florida, and the future outlook for the colporteur work is promising. Let us remember in our family devotion the faithful, self-sacrificing colporteur.
W. H. HECKMAN.