South Africa by I. J. HANKINS

Review and Herald Publishing Association · Washington, D.C. · Feb 16, 1905

South Africa

By I. J. HANKINS

STELLENBOSCH.—We tried in vain to get a hearing at our course of meetings, and so, after about two-weeks' preaching to empty chairs, we took our tent down. Elder Hyatt was here part of the time, and we had a good company of workers, who were able to meet the people in their own language. We sent invitation cards and hand-bills to the homes of the people; we posted notices on the bulletin-boards in the town; we gave personal invitations to many who we hoped would desire to hear, but we failed to awaken sufficient interest to warrant a continuation of the tent-meetings.

The people have been warned against our meetings and our literature, and it may be that they consider it wicked, or at least dangerous, to have anything to do with us. Some have read our books and papers, however, and a few heard more or less at the tent, so we are hoping that some seed may yet find good soil and bring forth fruit.

Brother De Beer is canvassing in the country, with fair success, and William Haupt is visiting and distributing literature as he has opportunity in the town.

I. J. HANKINS.