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Review and Herald Publishing Association · Takoma Park Station, Washington, D. C. · Dec 24, 1914

FromReview and Herald, Vol. 91, No. 54.

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Harvest Ingathering

By F. G.

A FEW words from our schools concerning the work of the Harvest Ingathering will, we are sure, be of interest to our people. This is an enterprise which should not and in many cases does not stop with the particular time devoted to it.
From South Lancaster Academy — B. F. Machlan, Principal
“More than the usual interest was taken this year in the plans for the Harvest Ingathering campaign. When the matter was presented in chapel, teachers and students responded till only a few remained in their seats.
“On Tuesday morning, October 27, more than two thirds of our school left for the different cities, all determined to do the best they could for foreign missions. The principal had made arrangements with the street car company to furnish two special cars, one to Worcester and one to Leominster and Fitchburg. These cars were crowded. Every one seemed in earnest; and although the conditions were such that it rendered soliciting for money very difficult, yet there were no disappointments, and the students came home with the feeling that they had undertaken something that had brought them a great blessing.
“In our chapel exercises on Wednesday morning, some very interesting and profitable experiences were related. Students gathered all the way from $1 to $5. The highest sum secured by any one person was $35, which was reported by the principal. While the offering gathered was not so great per capita as in some former years, yet a better experience was enjoyed and more students took part than ever before. South Lancaster Academy has not done all that it expects to do in this campaign, but looks forward to another effort before the end of the year 1914.”
From Maplewood Academy — R. A. Hare, Principal
“Monday morning, November 2, about fifty of our students went out with the Harvest REVIEW. Our territory is very scattered, so that on an average three hours was all the time spent soliciting. Our girls went to small towns within easy reach; the country was worked by boys. Transportation by wagon, train, bicycle, motorcycle, automobile, and foot—all means were used.
“As we gathered in toward night, a lively interest was evident; and I believe that those who went out were glad that they had gone. Varied experiences helped to impress upon us the need of a full consecration and better preparation for service.
“We were rejoiced to find that our collections for the day brought in $108.58, $36 more than last year’s returns. This was made up of many small amounts rather than any large gifts. Two collected $6.25 each; but the total came because many helped.
“Several days before we went out, the State home missionary secretary and Missionary Volunteer secretary gave instruction and training in the best methods of handling the work.
“Our enrollment is 128 (November 9). We have no room for more. I have had to advise some not to come, because we have no proper accommodation for them.”
From Colegio Adventista del Plata — H. U. Stevens, Principal
The following is from a personal letter from Prof. H. U. Stevens, director of our school in Diamante, Entre Rios, Argentina, South America:—
“Our enrollment this year has reached 126, and there has been a marked improvement in the daily attendance. We have had very little disciplinary work this year, every one apparently trying to conform himself to the regulations of the school.
“Since the European war broke out, our printing office in Buenos Aires has published a special War number of our paper El Atalaya (the Watchman). We are in the midst of a vigorous campaign with this paper. A week ago our preceptress, Miss Kerr, with four of the girls from the school home, and Miss Voris, with four nurses from the sanitarium, went to Santa Fe, spending a whole week in selling the paper. Brother Sherman was with them, and they took the city by storm, selling about 2,300 copies at ten centavos (about four cents) each. Two gentleman nurses have gone to Concordia with 2,000 papers, but have not yet returned. I took three of our boys and went to Victoria. In a day and a half we sold about 500 papers. Others are going out this week. The school and the sanitarium have taken 10,000 papers in all. The people are anxious to understand the situation in the world, and there is very little difficulty in getting them to listen to what we have to say.”
F. G.