Notes From Mexico by George W. Reaser

Review and Herald Publishing Association · Takoma Park Station, Washington, D. C. · Feb 3, 1910

Notes From Mexico

By George W. Reaser

ABOUT six months ago we learned that a minister of the Baptist church was preaching the threefold message in Mexico without having met any of our people. We sought him out, and were well pleased to learn that he was in perfect harmony with us in all points of doctrine, as far as he had investigated. On our invitation he connected with our organized work, and is now actively engaged in preaching the truth. It is stated by prominent Protestants in our Mexico who are well acquainted with him that he is the most able and eloquent native Mexican who has accepted Protestantism. He has a good general knowledge of the Bible and church history, and also of the ancient languages,—Hebrew, Greek, and Latin. He accepted the truth through reading our missionary paper, El Mensajero de la Verdad.

I believe that the year 1910 will be the record year in the canvassing work in this field. Our workers will doubtless

more than double the record this year, which will run us beyond the ten-thousand-dollar mark, United States currency. In some instances people see the canvassers for “Home and Health” on the street, and run after them to place their orders for the book. Of course, such persons have seen the book, and recognize the agent. Brother Yarnell went yesterday to deliver an eight-peso (four-dollar) book, and the purchaser took two books of the ten-peso value each.

Immediately after our council meetings, which will close on the thirty-first instant, Brethren Green and Yarnell will give all their time to canvassing for a few months. The former will join Brother Brown and go to Yucatan, which is as good territory as we have in the republic. While there, they will work all of that part of the “hot lands” during the next three months, which are the most favorable months in the year for health in the low-lying, tropical districts. Brother Yarnell will continue to canvass until autumn, when we hope to open a school. Brother Robinson has a brother who we hope will yoke up with him and engage in canvassing until school opens next September.

G. W. REASER.