Hongkong Mission: New Converts from HMS Terrible
By J. N. Anderson
HONGKONG.—The Lord has blessed us by adding two more young men to our number. These are also from the British cruiser “Terrible.” They were led to take this step largely by the example and teaching of those on board who had already identified themselves with us. Others on that vessel are almost persuaded to accept the truth. This week the “Terrible” is about thirty miles from here, engaged in its annual target practice. She is to return the latter part of the week, when we shall learn whether she goes to Wei Hai Wei or remains here for the hot season. But we all believe that she is a light-bearer wherever she goes, and that the Lord will lead those few faithful young men in carrying his message to the world. The brethren had planned to carry on meetings at Wei Hai Wei, if they went to that place for the summer; and we feel more than willing that they should do so, since they have sufficient talent to conduct interesting and profitable meetings. So the Lord is raising up men and means for his work; and yet17how inadequate for this great field all these agencies seem! Brother La Rue has fully recovered from his sickness, and is now as active as ever. Within the past few weeks we have made some needed alteration and repairs in our house. A room has been set apart as a public mission room, where thirty or forty persons may be seated for worship; and it also affords accommodations for a table, where some may sit and read. I expect to conduct meetings here regularly through the summer. We all keep well, although the weather is intensely hot at times. The rain, for which we have looked so long, has at last set in, and it seems to come in sheets. Yesterday it rained almost incessantly, flooding the sewers and sidewalks, and some of the houses. It gives us a new supply of water for general use. J. N. ANDERSON.