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Review and Herald Publishing Association · Takoma Park Station, Washington, D. C. · Aug 22, 1907

HUBERT FLETCHER

By Hubert Fletcher

Panama

CRISTOBAL, C. Z.—Since the sixteenth of May I have taken up work on the Isthmus of Panama. At present we are located at Mount Hope, two miles from the city of Colon. We are in the midst of the rain and fever and mosquito season. The mosquitoes are very troublesome, and are the transmitters of the malaria germs. One and then the other of us have been ill with the fever. We pitched a tent to hold a series of meetings, but the continued rains have hindered to a great extent. Nevertheless, six have applied for baptism. We are also erecting a church building, a long-felt need to the cause here. It is twenty-four by thirty-six feet, with a porch seven by eight feet in front, and a bell tower above. We hope to have it completed for dedication soon.

There is much to be done in this field. Many are anxious to hear the message. Elder Goodrich has been visiting some of the sections along the line, and reports an eagerness to hear the message, and additions to some of the companies.

We have organized a Young People's Society, which is progressing favorably. It has a membership of thirty-six at present; and all are taking a deep interest in the work of the Society. Pray for us and for the work in this field.