Oesa, Garwhal, India by L. J. Burgess

Pacific Press Publishing Association · Mountain View, California · Jan 3, 1911

Oesa, Garwhal, India

By L. J. Burgess

WE are now up in the Himalaya Mountains, where a new station is being opened for work among the Hindus of this district. School was begun on the first of June; and altho it was at the beginning of the rains, yet about fifty boys have been in attendance.

We were ill prepared to accommodate so many students, as most of them remain here for two weeks at a time, only returning home to secure a fresh supply of flour and rice. They have been living in rude huts, thatched with grass, which leak when it rains hard. But we have heard few complaints. We trust, however, that before the next rains we may have more comfortable and healthful accommodations.

The climate of this place is as good as one could wish, throughout the entire year. The scenery is equal to any in the world. We have a view of the heated plains fifteen or twenty miles to the south, and the perpetual snows rise far above us about two hundred miles to the north, where the much adored river Ganges has its source.

Altho the location of this school is out in the jungle, far from centers of civilization, yet it will doubtless prove a healthful retreat from the burning plains, where work can be carried on throughout the year without danger to health. We are frequently reminded of our jungle surroundings by the roaring of a tiger that has paid us several visits.

Trusting that your past interest in the Hindustani work may continue, I remain, Your brother in the Master's service, L. J. BURGESS.

19 Banks Road, Lucknow, India.