The Publishing Work by S. Joyce

Review and Herald Publishing Association · Takoma Park, Washington, D. C. · Jun 13, 1912

The Publishing Work

By S. Joyce

Conducted by the Publishing Department of the General Conference N. Z. Town - - - - - Secretary

Earning Scholarships in England During the Coal Crisis

Now that the disastrous coal strike is a thing of the past, our workers may begin to breathe more freely. In looking back over the past few weeks, it is highly gratifying and encouraging to notice some very remarkable figures in connection with our canvassing work. During the strike many of the leading industries were paralyzed, yet many of those who were engaged during that time in the sale of books containing the precious truths of the third angel's message have been greatly blessed and encouraged.

The most encouraging figures follow the name of Brother L. W. Barras, who is selling "Bible Readings" in territory where "Great Controversy" has been freely circulated. He worked 197 hours in five weeks, or almost full time,—40 hours weekly,—obtained 202 orders for "Bible Readings" and helps, amounting to $384.97, and delivered 175 copies of "Bible Readings," valued at $329.44. This is a fine record; and Brother Barras is faithful in ascribing praise and glory to God for what he has done for him. From February 28 to March 7 inclusive, Brother Barras canvassed seven days and secured 98 orders for books, amounting to $190.77. This is more than is required for a scholarship, and was earned in four days' less time than any previous scholarship; and these books were delivered while the coal strike was most severely felt.

Brother F. Bates, who is working in the same district with Brother Barras, made the second best record for March. In one month he had $240.07 worth of orders to report, and a delivery of $205.75 worth of "Bible Readings," or $18.73 more than is required for a scholarship.

Brother Pain comes next, with 71 orders for "Bible Readings," amounting to $146.46; and he is followed closely by Brother Brandt, with $146.22 worth of orders for "Great Controversy." Sister Maych also did well with our new edition of "Thoughts From the Mount of Blessing," and reported 211 orders with helps, amounting to $129.42; also a delivery of 167 books, valued at $101.64.

The last one I will mention is Brother Maych, who worked the same number of hours (197) as Brother Barras, and booked 166 orders for "Mount of Blessing," amounting to $109.82, and delivered 129 copies, valued at $78.52. These were sold just outside Manchester, where business was very quiet, owing to the strike.

These figures are highly encouraging, and demonstrate what can be done with our books even in the face of a great national crisis. Let us hold on to this good work until it triumphs gloriously. S. JOYCE.

MEMBERS OF OUR FIRST CANVASSERS' INSTITUTE IN INDIA