MEETINGS had been held with the women of one village here on Atchin Island, New Hebrides, in a secluded spot on their beach. They were making progress, but had not yet the courage to wear dresses, though three had been given out.
On this Sabbath, our hearts rejoiced as we saw Mrs. Malro calmly walking to the meeting place, clad in her pinafore dress. One spoke up with, "Good we all wear clothes." Another assented, and then another. They were ready to act at last.
"Yes, you shall have them for next Sabbath," we gladly replied. The day long waited for had come at last. The Lord had already provided for the occasion. Willing hands and prayerful hearts over the sea had prepared just what we needed.
It was a glad and happy company of women and children who met on the following Sabbath, clean and neat, with dresses of appropriate colors. They respected themselves, and gave the best of attention to the gospel lesson. Pray that they may at last wear the robe of righteousness, and be overcomers who shall walk the streets of gold. The numbers in attendance are steadily increasing. The Spirit is at work, and meetings with the women of other villages have been begun.
