Somobula Mission, Rhodesia
By F. B. Armitage
Somobula Mission, Rhodesia.— Our work here is onward, and our courage is good. The young people are becoming interested, although they have to face many difficulties. They are made fun of by the older people. The girls especially are interested in the school, and come every chance they get, though some have been whipped for coming. A number who live near come to read in the evening as well. We are led to rejoice when we see that the Lord is leading, and by his Spirit turning the hearts of the young away from wrong to inquire after him. Our school has been doing fairly well. The attendance averages about thirty daily, and on the Sabbath about fifty. The old people do not attend the Sabbath meetings. Mrs. Armitage is also having a sewing class, teaching the young people how to make their own clothes. She has had a large attendance. Our two oldest boys have been a great help to us in the school work; and what is best, they seem to enjoy it, and are earnestly endeavoring to do what is right. We hope they will make two good workers. We are all enjoying good health at present, for which we are thankful. We have long looked and hoped for other workers, but it seems they are being drawn the other way. The time was when we had to work hard to get the people to desire an education, but those days are past now. The young men come and ask to be taught. One young man came to-day from Lake Nyassa, wanting to go to school. We feel ashamed that our school is not better equipped. This young man can read and speak English very well. Such boys should have better chances than we can offer them at present. They could be made channels of light to carry the truth to their own people. Surely the Lord is opening the way for the truth to go to all the earth.