General Notes

Seventh-day Adventist Publishing Association · Battle Creek, Mich. · Mar 10, 1903

THE tithe for the last year in the German field shows an increase of about two thousand dollars.

ELDER F. W. FIELD reports the work progressing in Japan. He writes that several of his students seem to be gaining a real Christian experience, and one is now awaiting baptism. Word comes from Wakamatsu that three more have begun the observance of the Sabbath.

BROTHER ANDERSON writes from the Matabele Mission: “I had two visitors last night, and this morning while I was waiting for breakfast, I mentioned ‘Christ’s Object Lessons,’ and explained how these books are being sold for the relief of the schools. They at once gave me their orders.”

FROM the Gold Coast of Africa Brother F. I. U. Dolphijn writes of another Sabbath-keeper—an aged brother—who longs to be baptized. We are sure that these few Sabbath-keepers, who have so long been waiting for help, will welcome the coming of the company of workers now on the way to that field.

BROTHER F. E. BRAUCHT writes that they are now reading the last proof-sheets of “Christ Our Saviour” in the Samoan language. As soon as this is completed, the book will be printed. They have also begun the translation of the first four chapters of “Patriarchs and Prophets,” and the last chapter of “Great Controversy,” and are working on “Steps to Christ.” This has been translated, but needs some further work. They look upon the literature as a strong factor in their evangelical work.

FOR several months Brother Moko has been working in the districts of Stockenstrom and Fort Beaufort, in South Africa, canvassing, giving Bible readings, holding meetings, etc. Several became interested some time ago, and have been calling for Brother Moko to take charge of their meetings, start a school for their children, etc. Five or six adult persons have been keeping the Sabbath for about three months. Brother Moko was recently at a place called Blinkwater, where fifteen decided to keep the Sabbath. These are all white people, and members of the Wesleyan Church.

BROTHER WESTPHAL writes that they are at work repairing the school building. The total damage probably amounts to six or seven hundred dollars gold. This catastrophe was a severe blow to the brethren and sisters, as they were just planning to make needed additions to the building. The brethren are taking hold nobly in the work of repairing, hauling lime, sand, and brick, and doing other work. The prospects are bright for a good attendance in the school another year. In Diamante three persons were killed by the cyclone. Brother Westphal’s home was right in its path, but was practically not damaged.