p. 19 | Ecuador by THOS. H. DAVIS.

Review and Herald Publishing Association · Washington, D.C. · Dec 1, 1904

Ecuador

By THOS. H. DAVIS.

GUAYAQUIL.—We arrived at this place two weeks ago (about August 30), after a very pleasant voyage. We are waiting here for some of our freight. As soon as it comes, we shall go to Quito, a three days’ trip from this place.

The climate of Guayaquil is quite pleasant at this time of the year—the dry season. We sleep quite comfortably with a blanket over us nearly all night. They tell me that the thermometer never goes above ninety-five degrees, and generally stands from eighty to eighty-five degrees. The town would be much more healthful if they had good sanitary arrangements. Guayaquil has almost doubled in size the last few years, and promises to be a prosperous place in the near future.

While waiting, I have been out canvassing for our books, and found some quite interested in the truth. One young man, who keeps a small fruit stand under our apartments, asked me if I had a good book to prepare him for confession. I told him that I had one of the very best for that purpose—“The Life of Christ.” He gave me his order, and since then has taken the book, and likes it very much. He says one of his friends wants one, also. What a great field this is for work, with the people around one like bees, without God and without hope in the world. They are more liberal-minded here than farther south, so we have a good field to work. Now is just the time to labor here. Many more might be doing a good work, if they were here.

While out with the books one Sunday, I saw the police hurrying about, commanding all stores to be closed at 12 M. So we are not entirely free from the Sunday law here.

THOS. H. DAVIS.