Colombia, South America
By Mrs. S. P. Smith
ST ANDREWS.—We have nothing discouraging to write of the work here. The school numbers about fifty, with the promise of more soon. Many who have been bitterly opposed are giving in little by little, and are sending their children to our school. We have been studying the field here, and think there is an excellent opportunity for the medical missionary work to be started. Since Dr. Eccles’s death two Jamaican doctors have come, but not to stay. They say they are not missionaries, but have come to make money; and judging from their prices, they are doing it. The people are beginning to realize the difference, and long for a doctor to come “from the States.” Many used to come from Providence and Corn Island, and even from Bonacca and Caymans, to see the doctor. There is no reason why this would not be an excellent opportunity, if a doctor were to come to this field soon, as these other doctors expect to leave about the holidays. I have been out and given treatments myself some; but my other work keeps me busy. This is a hard field, but we enjoy the work, and long to see these ignorant souls brought to a saving knowledge of the truth we love so dearly. MRS. S. P. SMITH.