p. 12 | South India by G. G. Lowry

Review and Herald Publishing Association · Takoma Park Station, Washington, D. C. · Nov 30, 1916

South India

By G. G. Lowry

G. G. LOWRY

THE first half of the year has been a very busy one for me. The school and general missionary work, together with language study, have taken most of my time. Then, too, Mrs. Lowry has been away in the hills for nearly four months. That, of course, means double work for the one left. She plans to come home this month. She is feeling much better, and I think with proper care she will be able to remain in India a long time.

I have just finished my language work, and have taken the third year's examination. I am told that the grades are the highest yet given any one who has appeared for the examination. Anyhow, I have the consolation of knowing that the task is finished, and the satisfaction of being able to work with and for the people in their own tongue. I can now put in a good deal more time in active mission work.

Our school is a little larger this year than last. All the students are working hard to prepare for some place of

usefulness in the work. About one fourth of them are unconverted, but we have been doing some personal work for them, and eight are planning to be baptized. One of our teachers and his wife will also be baptized soon. Altogether, our work here is in an encouraging condition, and we thank the Lord for the privilege of being allowed to work in India.

A church of twenty members was organized here last month. This is the third church in south India. We are all well and of good courage in the Lord.

Coimbatore.