In New Guinea by S. W. Carr

Review and Herald Publishing Association · Takoma Park Station, Washington, D. C. · Jun 22, 1911

In New Guinea

By S. W. Carr

Two years have passed since we came to New Guinea, to open up the work in this new and strange field. After a delay of ten months, our land application was granted, and the mission is now established at Bisiatabu, twenty-seven miles from Port Moresby. Here twelve acres have now been cleared, six of which are planted to corn, taro, yams, pumpkins, etc., all of which are growing well. Ten boys have been living for three months almost wholly upon the food grown. Within a few weeks the full twelve acres will be planted to rubber-trees, with native foods growing between the rows.

The two mission horses have been a great help, and now that our four mules have arrived from Queensland, the transporting of goods and garden produce will be greatly facilitated.

Our labors for the inland tribes are to a certain extent appreciated by the natives, who are gradually coming to realize that the missionaries are here to help them; and although none seem to understand the real reason for our coming, yet we have had some experiences which encourage us to believe that from among these people there will be some who will understand and accept the message, and be saved in the kingdom. S. W. CARR.