Colored Colporteur Work in North Carolina by J. W. Siler

Review and Herald Publishing Association · Takoma Park Station, Washington, D. C. · Apr 2, 1914

Colored Colporteur Work in North Carolina

By J. W. Siler

IN the past the opinion has prevailed that the colored colporteur could not succeed in placing our literature in the homes of his brethren. It is a pleasure to report that this opinion is erroneous, especially so in the State of North Carolina. The past year has given a practical demonstration of the fact that with a little encouragement the colored colporteur can more than succeed in the canvassing work. A comparison of the work done in this department for the years 1912 and 1913 will be of interest and profit.

During the year 1912, orders to the amount of $1,801.70 were taken, and of these there was $974.94 worth delivered. In 1913, orders to the amount of $2,828.40 were taken, and $2,575.47 worth were delivered. Our increase in orders over 1912 was $1,026.70, and of deliveries, $1,600.53. By these figures it may be seen that there is a healthy increase in orders taken as well as in per cent of delivery. Experience in the work and a determination to do the very best makes the difference. We are determined to make a better record next year.

Last year two of these canvassers reached the thousand-dollar mark. Brother N. G. Grant took orders amounting to $1,050, and delivered $1,014.50 worth of these orders. Brother O. L. Page took $884.50 worth of orders, and delivered $1,000 worth. We are thankful for this record. An institute for the colored was held a few weeks ago, and was well attended. Those present showed their desire to see the work finished by expressing their determination to do more this year than ever before. Our mark for the colored colporteurs this year is $5,000. Pray for us that we may see the desire of our hearts.

J. W. Siler.