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Review and Herald Publishing Association · Tacoma Park Station, Washington, D. C. · Dec 6, 1906

FromReview and Herald, Vol. 83, No. 49.

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E. W. SNYDER

By E. W. Snyder

Cuba

ALL who are interested in the progress of the work in this field will be glad to learn that at last we have succeeded in securing in one of the main suburbs of Havana a suitable place for public meetings where we may preach the truths of this message.
As houses are scarce, especially since the coming of the United States army, it was not easy to secure a place at a reasonable rent. However, the Lord favored us, and now we are located in a good neighborhood and on a quiet street. Another favorable feature is the fact that the people of whom we rent are very favorably disposed toward the truth, the lady of the house even going out to invite the neighbors in to the meetings.
Up to the present the attendance has been small, but other Protestant missionaries tell us we have no reason to be discouraged from this fact, as it always requires some time to become acquainted with the people and gain their confidence. The latter is quite necessary from the fact that the falsehoods of the Catholic clergy would naturally lead the people to regard all Protestant work with suspicion. Besides, the fact that the people generally depend on the church for matrimonial ceremonies as well as for the burial of the dead, and the threat that these will be denied them if they attend a Protestant service, rather tends to deter them from coming out. It will no doubt require a patient, persistent effort to get the truth before this neighborhood.
The value of music as an auxiliary in a public effort is generally recognized, and especially is it effective among the Cubans. It serves as an attraction. What is needed at present is an organ for our first public meeting place in Cuba, and we believe that some one will feel it a privilege to help us in this regard. If there is any one who could donate a second-hand organ for this purpose, will he please correspond with the undersigned, giving description of organ and present condition?

E. W. SNYDER

Apartado 35, Marianao.