Panama by C. E. PECKOVER

Review and Herald Publishing Association · Washington, D.C. · Feb 9, 1905

Panama

By C. E. PECKOVER

BOCAS DEL TORO.—We were much disappointed, on reaching Bocas, to find that Elder Knight had gone to the States just the day before we arrived. He is expecting to return in a few months. We have done the best we could in a strange land, and the brethren have all rendered much help.

The more I get a glimpse of the real life of this people here, the more I can understand their needs. I must confess that I never before witnessed such moral degeneracy and physical depravity. And it will take long, persistent effort to reach most of the people here. Their condition will necessitate a course of training, and that course of training must begin with the child, in order to accomplish much good.

In view of the need of a school, we have decided to open one here in the mission building, for the children of our own people. Then as the work grows, we can move to other quarters, or enlarge our borders. The brethren here are very anxious for a school, and my sister-in-law has consented to take up that work for the children. I think it will prosper.

C. E. PECKOVER.