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Review and Herald, Vol. 87, No. 1.

The Sweet Refrain
Earlier text: Young Womanhood***

Harvest Ingathering for Missions

By A. J. S. Bourdeau

“Thy people offer themselves willingly in the day of thy power, in holy array.” Ps. 110:3, A. R. V.
In speaking of the results of the Harvest Ingathering campaign, Brother L. T. Curtis, secretary of the Southern California Tract Society, says, “In the main, results seem to be even better than last year, although I hardly think that as many papers have been distributed.”
Brother John Baer, of Nebraska, received twenty copies of the Missions number of the REVIEW through another brother in his church. He took them to town with him and disposed of them in twenty minutes, receiving collections amounting to $1.15. He immediately ordered twenty additional copies for further distribution.
Mrs. E. M. Lee, of Iowa, writes that she went out with the ten copies of the Missions number of the REVIEW, and secured $2.75 through their distribution. She says: “This is the first kind of work that I ever did of this nature, and I was very glad to have a part in it, if it was only a small part. I have a large family, and am not strong.”
Brother S. E. Pearl, of Wisconsin, secured the most of his collections for foreign missions by mail. He sent one copy of the Missions REVIEW to Mr. —, a member of the Wisconsin legislature in 1907. This gentleman sent a very kind letter in reply, enclosing a draft for one dollar. One of the points in Brother Pearl’s letter that interested this public man, was the reference to President Taft’s speeches on foreign mission work.
Mrs. Alma K. McCormick, of Texas, sends $7.45, the amount she collected from the distribution of nine copies of the Missions number of the REVIEW. She says: “I have three grandchildren to care for, so have not much time to go out; but I mailed quite a number of the forty copies I received, and sent a postal card to each one, explaining the needs of our missions. From the first three persons, I received $6.50. While that is not bad, yet I hope for more.” If every one of the 10,809 copies of the REVIEW that were ordered by our brethren and sisters in Texas brings returns equal to this, the total donation from that conference territory will amount to $8,971.47.
Brother C. W. Clark, of Vermont, sends five dollars, the amount he has collected for sixty copies of the Missions REVIEW sent him some time ago. He says, “I have distributed them all.”
Six letters received in succession contained one dollar each, secured through the distribution of those ten extra copies of the Missions number of the REVIEW. This is an average collection of ten cents a copy.
Brother Matt J. Allen, of Ontario, has just sent in a money-order for thirty-five dollars. He says: “This is the amount collected by our little church here at — for thirty-five of the Missions number of the REVIEW. We are grateful to the Lord that he brought this message to us, and now we wish to help to bring it to others.”
One of our aged sisters in Iowa sends two dollars in return for the ten copies of the Missions number of the REVIEW sent her some time ago. She says: “I gave them to my friends, and took in sewing to earn the money. I am the only Adventist here. I am past fifty, and am in poor health.” God will surely remember the self-sacrificing efforts of such dear souls.
Dr. H. F. Rand, superintendent of our St. Helena (Cal.) Sanitarium, has sent out one hundred fifty copies of the Missions number of the REVIEW. The first reply received from those to whom he sent these papers contained a cash subscription for the REVIEW AND HERALD for one year. He says, “If we can do as well with every one, I think it will be doing well.” The personal part taken in this campaign by our leading workers constitutes one of the many interesting features of the Ingathering.
A Christian lady not of our faith, residing in Brooklyn, N. Y., recently received ten copies of the Missions number of the REVIEW. In reply she says: “I have mailed these papers to several friends, and enclose herewith my check for five dollars for the fund. Although I take the REVIEW AND HERALD, I am not a Seventh-day Adventist, but am interested in your work on account of the vast good you are doing in the mission fields of the world. I thank you for your kindness in sending me the papers, and pray that the effort may be abundantly blessed.”
Miss Dora Carlson, a nurse in one of our sanitariums, acknowledges the receipt of the ten extra copies of the Missions number of the REVIEW by sending a post-office money-order for five dollars. She mailed the ten copies to friends. Much indeed may be accomplished by written appeals made to our friends. The two inside pages of this special REVIEW, showing the pictures of our various sanitariums throughout the world, will especially appeal to physicians, nurses, and others interested in medical missionary work. Here is a golden opportunity for our sanitarium employees.
A. J. S. BOURDEAU.

New Guinea, East Indies

By S. W. Carr

The Church of England Mission
This mission began its work in 1891, and occupies the eastern coast of Papua, from East Cape to the German boundary. A school is also in operation at Samarai for all colors, and besides the teacher, a missionary is stationed there largely for the work among the Europeans. Dogara, in Goodenough Bay, is the headquarters of this mission; and all stations are on the coast, except one, which is forty miles up the Mombare River.
The staff consists of five priests, eight laymen, and nine ladies; total Europeans twenty-three, together with thirty-five South Sea and seventeen Papuan teachers. Most of the South Sea teachers are Solomon Islanders, from among the Kanakas of Queensland, being trained at the Melanesian mission there. Bishop Stone-Wigg, who has had charge of the work for a number of years, has been compelled to retire recently on account of ill health, which has from time to time thinned the ranks of the workers. Portions of the Scriptures, together with some school-books, have been translated, principally into the Wedau language.
A VILLAGE IN NEW GUINEA
A VILLAGE IN NEW GUINEA
Few would accuse the Anglican missionaries of coming to Papua to enrich themselves, as they receive only twenty pounds a year actual cash, their food, house rent, and incidental expenses being provided by the mission. Although their work is doubtless a factor for good, it would appear to us that High Church ritual and formalism, upon the teaching of which so much labor is spent, can convey little meaning to the Papuan.
Our Work
God in his providence has given many evidences that he has been preparing the way for the proclamation of the third angel's message in New Guinea:—
1. On our arrival in June, 1908, communication with Australia was poor, and freights were expensive. Since then a second line of steamers has begun a monthly service, and the competition has reduced fares and freights, and has given us quicker and more frequent mails. Our future Fijian helpers will be able to travel at half the previous rates, and have better accommodation at that.
2. Until recently there was only one store in Port Moresby, but now there are three. This has reduced prices, although they are still high.
3. A large piece of territory, within fair access of Port Moresby, has been left untouched by other missions, and this we hope to occupy. Until recently this was outside of mail communication; now there is a service every two weeks, overland, to Buna Bay, passing through that district.
4. God led us inland, and sent the government surveyor at that very time to help us find the block of land at Bisiatabu, and to aid in securing and surveying it without delay.
5. Our land application had to go to Melbourne, and because of this, time has apparently been lost; but through this delay our work, its extent and influence, together with the principles and leading doctrines of the message, have been brought more prominently before the commonwealth authorities than ever before.
6. A bridge is now being built, and a new road formed, which will bring Bisiatabu nearer Port Moresby, and save our having to ford the Baloki River, which is often dangerous in time of high water.
7. The light of the message has reached one far away from God, who is now rejoicing in a new-found hope.
We trust that our land application will be granted, and a start made in establishing inland our headquarters, and a school where many can be trained to carry far and wide in dark New Guinea the tidings of a soon-coming Saviour.
S. W. CARR.

JACOB VAN DE GROEP

By Jacob van de Groep

From Batavia to Samarang, Java

It is a pleasant trip from Batavia to Surabaya and Samarang, in Java, East Indies. And to the Christian, the beauties of nature beheld on every side speak of the love of God to these Javanese people. But very few of these people know that it is their Heavenly Father who has given all so freely to them.
When I left Batavia, it was with a heart filled with thanksgiving to God for the blessings which I received from him in my canvassing work there. An interest has been awakened, but I amsorry to say there is no one to follow it up. O dear brethren, pray the Lord that soon the time may come when the whole earth will be lightened with the glory of Calvary’s cross. Millions and millions are still waiting, and who among us does not hear the “Macedonian cry” coming from every part of this earth?
After two days’ travel I arrived safely in Surabaya. Our workers there did not know of my coming, but we were all very glad to see one another. How strong the tie by which Christ has bound his followers together! How true are the Saviour’s words, “Whosoever shall do the will of my Father which is in heaven, the same is my brother, and sister, and mother.”
Tired as I was that night, a small audience came together to hear for the first time a Dutchman proclaim the message. It is so sad to see such large cities with only a few workers in them. I spent only one day there, taking the train early for Samarang, where I arrived the same day in the afternoon. This is a pleasing city, but I was told it is not healthful. Most of the commerce is in the hands of the Jews of the East.
On the next day after my arrival I started to work, and in only a few hours I succeeded in getting twelve orders for “Thoughts on Daniel.” The next day I got seventeen orders for the same book.
Pray, dear brethren, that soon more workers may be sent to this great field.

JACOB VAN DE GROEP

Fifth Session of the Atlantic Union Conference

By Arthur G. Daniells

THE fifth session of the Atlantic Union Conference was held at South Lancaster, Mass., Nov. 18-28, 1909. In addition to the full delegate representation, the meeting was attended by brethren and sisters from the various local conferences. These, with the members of the South Lancaster church and the students of the academy, made a larger congregation than we usually have at other union conferences.
At first the delegation hardly seemed complete, owing to the absence of the representatives who had formerly been present from the New Jersey, Eastern Pennsylvania, West Pennsylvania, Chesapeake, Virginia, and West Virginia conferences. The absence of delegates from these conferences is explained by the fact that two years ago these conferences were cut off from the Atlantic Union Conference, and, with Ohio, were organized into the Columbia Union Conference. And yet with these six conferences cut off, there seemed to be just as much work for the union conference session to take care of as there was before the separation. This is due, in part, to the general progress of the cause, and the development of the different departments of the work in the East since the organization of the Atlantic Union Conference nine years ago.
Another reason why this union conference, with the loss of nearly one half of its former constituency, still finds its hands full of work, is because closer and more direct attention is being given to the details of union conference interests. This means substantial and well-balanced development of all phases of the work.
Only a short time before the conference convened, a change was made in the presidency of the union by the resignation of Elder E. W. Farnsworth and the election by the Committee of Elder W. B. White. This change was made so that Elder Farnsworth could answer the call from the General Conference to engage in the general interests of the work in the United States. Brother White's slight acquaintance with many of the delegates and problems in the East made it a little difficult for him to direct the affairs of the conference. But he had the hearty support of his associates, and the various interests received careful and thorough consideration.
The business proceedings were of the usual kind. The conference accepted its part of the responsibility to raise the $300,000 for facilities and homes in the mission fields. It also voted to take an active part in the campaign to sell two copies of “Ministry of Healing” a member each year for three years, in behalf of our sanitariums that need financial help.
As this union conference has many large cities in its territory, it was decided to carry forward a stronger effort in behalf of these cities than we have heretofore.
A few important changes were made in conference affairs. At the earnest request of the brethren and sisters from Maine, Elder O. Montgomery, president of the Vermont Conference, was transferred to Maine to act as president. Elder W. H. Holden was chosen president of Vermont, and that part of New Hampshire which has heretofore been connected with the Central New England Conference was transferred to Vermont. This will increase the population of the Vermont Conference, and add to the church-membership, and also to their staff of workers. After releasing New Hampshire, the Central New England Conference still has a large population. It is hoped this change will prove a blessing to all concerned.
In harmony with his personal wishes, Elder M. L. Andreasen was released from the presidency of the Greater New York Conference, and Elder R. D. Quinn was elected to that position. Brother Andreasen will devote his entire time to evangelistic work among the Danes and Norwegians in New York City.
The interests of the Melrose Sanitarium and the South Lancaster Academy were given careful consideration. The sanitarium has of late had a very good patronage. The academy has the largest attendance ever recorded in its history. But both institutions are staggering under such heavy loads of debts that it is very difficult to operate them without loss. The situation was so serious that the delegates gave the boards of management positive instruction not to increase the indebtedness of either institution. This means, of course, that the conferences in this union must come to the help of these institutions, and aid the managers in every way they can to reduce expenses and increase receipts. These institutions are doing good work, and are worthy of all the help they need to place them in a better financial condition.
Elder G. A. Irwin attended the first part of the conference, and gave a series of studies on the spirit of prophecy; Elder O. A. Olsen was present during the latter part. During the entire conference, Prof. W. W. Prescott conducted a series of very instructive Bible studies on the prophecies of Daniel and The Revelation. Those in charge of the conference endeavored to make the spiritual interests of the meeting prominent and strong. While our desires in this respect were not fully realized, the Lord gave us blessings for which we are truly grateful, and we take up the work of another biennial term with renewed courage. It is our earnest prayer that the Lord will give all a fuller measure of the Holy Spirit for victory over sin, and for power in his service.
A. G. DANIELLS.

Field Notes

TWELVE persons have begun to keep the Sabbath of the Lord at Ft. Gibson, Okla.
THREE have begun to keep the Sabbath at Long Grove, Okla., as a result of meetings held there by Brethren Montgomery and Hanson.
ON Sabbath, October 30, seven dear souls followed their Lord in baptism at Milwaukee, Wis.; also eight have joined the church in that city.
ELDER WILLIAM LEWSADDER reports five new believers in the Sabbath at Streator, Ill., three of whom were formerly Catholics in faith.
AT Austin, Mo., two persons have decided to identify themselves with this message, and a good interest is manifested by several others of that place.
BROTHER C. E. EDWARDSON reports the organization of a church of thirteen members at Kenosha, Wis., three of these persons having been baptized recently.
BROTHER N. P. NEILSEN reports the organization of a church of seventeen members at Fort Pierre, Wis., and also five new Sabbath-keepers at Irene, Wis.
AT Diamond Creek, Victoria, Australia, there are twenty new Sabbath-keepers, and a Sabbath-school has just been organized there consisting of thirty-five members.
SINCE the close of the tent-meetings in Brooklyn, N. Y., twelve dear souls have been baptized by Elder L. H. Proctor. These have all been added to the membership of the South Brooklyn (English) church. Others are keeping the Sabbath who will doubtless be baptized soon.
A REPORT comes from Burma, India, from Brother R. R. Cook, of the baptism of five persons. He reports also that during the past ten months eleven have been baptized and taken into the church at Rangoon. Four others are keeping the Sabbath who have not yet been baptized.
BROTHER A. R. OGDEN reports the organization of a church at Mt. Joy, Mo., on Sabbath, November 20, and also one at Macon, Mo., Sabbath, November 27. Each of these churches starts out with a charter membership of thirteen, and others keeping the Sabbath are expected soon to unite with the respective churches.
BROTHER C. W. MILLER reports that six persons have been baptized and added to the church at Brenham, Tex.
ONE family is awaiting baptism at Park Rapids, Minn., Brother Frank F. Fry states in a recent report.
THE total number of Sabbath-keepers reported as a result of the summer's work in New Zealand is forty persons.
A GOOD interest is being displayed in a series of special meetings held at Meadow Lawn, Minn., by Elder E. M. Chapman and Brother George L. Budd, and three families have already promised to keep the Sabbath.
FOUR persons were recently baptized at a meeting held at Eau Claire, Wis., by Elders Moon and McReynolds, and two have since taken a stand for the truth at this place. At Chippewa Falls, Wis., two others have also accepted the Sabbath.

Canvassers’ Summary for November, 1909

Atlantic Union Conference

Agents Hours Orders 1909 Value 1908 Value
Central New England 10 741 165 $884.50 $793.40
Southern New England 3 157 48 $170.30 $85.00
Maine 7 145 77 $299.80 $57.45
New York 6 192 75 $250.55 $134.90
Western New York 3 161 79 $202.10 $176.35
Greater New York 3 28 34 $132.50 $528.85
Vermont 4 72 72 $229.85 $125.80
Totals 36 1496 550 $2169.60 $2001.75

Columbia Union Conference

Agents Hours Orders 1909 Value 1908 Value
Ohio 19 1732 546 $1457.75 $874.10
Eastern Pennsylvania 7 663 194 $401.20 $663.45
Chesapeake 8 416 150 $312.25 $777.60
New Jersey 3 307 109 $295.25 $425.50
West Virginia 7 337 181 $621.95 $569.50
West Pennsylvania 10 820 312 $769.03 $573.45
Virginia 7 246 110 $244.65 $139.40
Totals 61 4521 1602 $4102.08 $4023.00

Lake Union Conference

Agents Hours Orders 1909 Value 1908 Value
Wisconsin 5 407 133 $409.15 $893.35
Southern Illinois 16 869 244 $751.55 $833.35
Northern Illinois 6 344 107 $345.30 $351.05
West Michigan .... .... .... .... $229.35
Indiana 3 112 23 $72.90 $50.95
North Michigan 6 180 128 $198.90 $200.50
East Michigan 11 572 244 $526.70 $337.60
Totals 47 2484 879 $2304.50 $2946.15

Canadian Union Conference

Agents Hours Orders 1909 Value 1908 Value
Maritime .... .... .... .... ....
Newfoundland .... .... .... .... ....
Quebec 1 79 23 $63.00 ....
Ontario 3 290 126 $254.55 ....
Totals 4 369 140 $317.55 ....

Southern Union Conference

Agents Hours Orders 1909 Value 1908 Value
Alabama 18 1433 780 $1173.70 $632.25
Kentucky 5 809 138 $352.50 $267.20
Louisiana 10 801 354 $693.25 $625.05
Mississippi 7 677 148 $352.35 $525.45
Tennessee River 14 978 670 $856.75 $582.05
Totals 54 4698 2090 $3428.55 $2632.00

Southeastern Union Conference

Agents Hours Orders 1909 Value 1908 Value
Cumberland 12 815 367 $548.60 $777.10
Georgia 13 966 290 $640.55 $393.60
North Carolina 14 944 350 $738.90 $328.30
South Carolina 8 723 142 $303.90 $659.78
Florida 10 464 308 $632.30 $322.85
Totals 57 3912 1457 $2864.25 $2481.63

Southwestern Union Conference

Agents Hours Orders 1909 Value 1908 Value
Oklahoma 25 1272 158 $582.50 $265.35
Arkansas 15 1475 181 $439.25 $671.15
Texas 24 1628 188 $819.40 $751.60
West Texas 4 98 2 $26.50 $19.15
New Mexico 1 95 34 $40.75 $256.55
Totals 69 4568 653 $1908.40 $1963.80

Central Union Conference

Agents Hours Orders 1909 Value 1908 Value
North Missouri 7 483 134 $477.25 $423.00
Southern Missouri 10 588 271 $1022.40 $382.85
Kansas 13 596 310 $1091.35 $1037.25
Western Colorado 7 159 182 $259.90 $253.60
Colorado 10 371 112 $496.90 $148.70
Nebraska 10 496 109 $517.80 $473.50
Wyoming 1 78 24 $137.70 $353.25
Totals 58 2771 1142 $4003.30 $3072.15

Northern Union Conference

Agents Hours Orders 1909 Value 1908 Value
Minnesota 1 21 1 $3.00 $620.25
South Dakota 5 199 33 $114.55 $275.20
North Dakota 8 628 77 $382.00 ....
Iowa 4 244 44 $130.90 $116.75
Totals 18 1092 155 $630.45 $1012.00

Western Canadian Union Conference

Agents Hours Orders 1909 Value 1908 Value
Alberta .... .... .... .... $90.60
British Columbia .... .... .... .... ....
Manitoba .... .... .... .... $172.50
Saskatchewan .... .... .... .... $59.20
Totals .... .... .... .... $322.30

North Pacific Union Conference

Agents Hours Orders 1909 Value 1908 Value
Western Washington 6 90 87 $191.81 $504.30
Western Oregon 4 101 26 $210.50 $421.30
Upper Columbia 5 252 156 $677.75 $117.05
Southern Idaho .... .... .... .... $321.85
Montana 2 161 35 $111.00 $50.00
Alaska .... .... .... .... ....
Totals 17 604 304 $1191.06 $1414.50

Pacific Union Conference

Agents Hours Orders 1909 Value 1908 Value
California-Nevada .... .... .... .... $1763.50
Southern California .... .... .... .... $619.60
Arizona .... .... .... .... ....
Utah .... .... .... .... $113.75
Totals .... .... .... .... $2496.85

Foreign

Agents Hours Orders 1909 Value 1908 Value
Latin Union Conference 14 1842 4902 $308.80 $1587.45
British Union Conference 70 3600 2263 $5273.48 $5948.64
Australasian Union Conference 68 4611 1759 $6630.82 $5514.51
German Union Conference 266 .... .... $6705.84 $8585.72
Mexican Mission 8 1123 986 $2143.38 $251.65
Scandinavian Union Conference 64 8355 4682 $3699.19 $5747.31
South African Union Conference 7 1181 372 $1265.48 $395.00
Peruvian Mission 7 .... .... $236.50 ....
West Indian Union Conference .... .... .... .... $482.13
Russian Union Conference 22 4142 41 $921.81 ....
Philippine Islands 1 155 137 $507.00 ....
Porto Rico 1 108 .... $409.85 ....
Brazil 10 1176 136 $535.00 ....
Totals, North American union conferences $22,919.74 $24,366.13
Totals, Foreign union conferences and mission fields 28,637.15 29,421.18
Grand totals $51,556.89 $53,787.31

Comparative Summary

1905 1906 1907 1908 1909
January $14,000.00 $21,000.00 $26,325.50 $25,929.06 $40,677.06
February 10,000.00 15,000.00 26,369.61 30,466.40 48,748.21
March 12,000.00 18,000.00 36,253.65 36,390.09 52,703.65
April 16,000.00 24,000.00 35,276.76 43,858.29 55,109.54
May 24,000.00 37,000.00 51,097.51 67,455.44 82,971.94
June 31,000.00 46,000.00 65,317.23 82,878.67 124,412.34
July 35,000.00 52,218.04 75,691.57 120,973.89 95,445.21
August 24,000.00 36,555.39 46,590.68 66,946.38 71,652.97
September 15,000.00 22,038.63 32,503.48 51,148.56 55,625.41
October 18,000.00 26,382.61 40,646.45 62,719.91 52,670.05
November 21,000.00 43,733.16 30,016.77 53,787.31 51,556.89
December 17,000.00 29,756.47 25,361.54 39,874.68 ....

Good Words From Far Countries

By E. R. P.

“As cold waters to a thirsty soul, so is good news from a far country.” Prov. 25:25.
“How beautiful upon the mountains are the feet of him that bringeth good tidings.” Isa. 52:7.
These words have sung in our hearts, and lifted us far above the humdrum of office routine and perplexities, as we have read from day to day the beautiful letters, filled with good cheer and reports of success, which have come to us, especially during the past two weeks, from our sturdy pioneer workers in Mexico, Peru, Chile, Argentina, Brazil, the Philippines, Porto Rico, South Africa, Turkey, and many other foreign lands, not to mention the good letters, almost, if not quite, as cheering from the union conferences of North America.
Here are a few sentences from these letters. We only wish that space would permit us to publish many of these letters in full:—

Argentina

Brother N. Z. Town writes from Buenos Aires, Argentina, November 21: “The school closed successfully November 8. The next day Brother Max Trummer and I started for Buenos Aires with a company of nine canvassers. Three of these have gone to Uruguay, and the other six are located in the province of Buenos Aires, Argentina. We spent Sabbath here in Florida, and then Brother Trummer and I accompanied these canvassers to the field.”
Then follows an interesting account of Brother Town's effort to secure the right for these canvassers to sell books without paying the heavy license fees. Heapplied on the basis that the workers were missionaries, working for the good of the public. He was sent from one officer to another, until finally he received the reply, “All right, go ahead and make your propaganda.” Brother Town says: “In the meantime, we had been going ahead, and had already taken about a dozen orders. During the two days I remained with these workers, we were able to make a good start. The first half-day that Brother Trummer worked alone, he took five orders for Spanish ‘Coming King.’ Since I left them, they have been having excellent success. At the end of the fourth day, including the day they arrived in their field, Brother Trummer writes as follows:—
“‘MY DEAR BROTHER: We have had very rich blessings bestowed upon us since you left here. I can hardly believe my own self. We have been enabled to take forty-seven orders. I am so encouraged over our success in the very beginning that I feel like praising the Lord out loud.’”
“I believe there is a bright future before the book work here in Argentina and in other South American countries.”
A personal letter received from Brother Trummer is also filled with the spirit of courage and determination. The majority of his canvassers speak the German, which is Brother Trummer's native tongue, but several of them can speak Spanish only. Brother Trummer is working in the field from house to house with the canvassers, determined that he will gain all the experience he can, and as much of the language as possible, by direct contact with the people.

Brazil

Brother Henry Tonjes sends in his first report from Brazil, and in a letter dated December 1 he says:—
“Enclosed please find my report for October and November. We now have nine canvassers in the field,—four Germans and five Brazilians. They are working harmoniously, and are of good courage. In spite of the fact that eighty-six per cent of the people of Brazil can neither read nor write; in spite of the long distances the dear boys have to travel; in spite of the hot season; in spite of the heavy taxes the canvassers are compelled to pay; in spite of all the Catholics they meet; in spite of the poverty-stricken, superstitious, and priest-ridden people; in spite of the fact that the boys are inexperienced workers; and in spite of all the walls the enemy can erect, the battle is on, and the records are continually running higher. Yesterday's mail brought me the following from one of my canvassers:—
“‘DEAR BROTHER TONJES: Peace for greetings. Last Friday I had a wonderful experience. By faith I walked alone from here to Monte Azul, a seven-hours' walk, and behold, I sold that day sixty-two milreis' (nineteen dollars United States money) worth of our literature. I could find no words to thank the dear Lord for such a blessing. He has shown me that he will work if we only go forward by faith.’”
“Another report brings still better news. Brother Antonio Leoncio da Phenha writes that he has found two persons very much interested in our message, and that they told him of a whole church in harmony with our truth. We are already making preparations to visit them. Although we have no large books with which to make big sales, we are doing the best we can with what we have, and the dear Lord blesses our humble efforts to bring the truth we love so much to the people in Brazil.”

Mexico

We have already reported the phenomenal sales of the new Spanish health book, “Home and Health,” in Mexico. Our readers will be interested to learn concerning the deliveries. Brother L. E. Borle, manager of the Mexican publishing house, in a letter dated December 21, says:—
“The boys are having excellent success in their deliveries. Last week Brother Robinson delivered books amounting to 1,294.50 pesos ($647.25 United States gold), and Brother Brown, 717.75 pesos ($358.88 United States gold), besides taking 177 pesos' worth of orders.”
In response to calls through the REVIEW, we already have several volunteers on our list for Mexico. We trust that the Lord will direct in selecting such men as will be sturdy and strong in the good work that is being built up there.
We are rejoiced to hear that Brethren Robinson and Brown, who had decided to attend school for a few months in California, have reconsidered this matter, and have decided to stay by the good work in which they are pioneering, until the beginning of another school year, thus giving time for recruits to be trained to take their places.

Peru

Brother E. T. Wilson, formerly a student at the Foreign Mission Seminary, writes from Lima, Peru, November 28:—
“Enclosed please find report for the month of October, which I wish was larger, yet I am glad we were able to increase a little over the average forthe preceding six months. We are expecting to have Elder Town with us during our institute. Our plan is to call in all the colporteurs, and, in fact, all the workers who sell any books at all, and have a four-weeks' feast of good things with them, holding regular classes in Bible study, book study, and all the detail work of a canvassers' institute. I made a trip to the famous Cerro de Pasco mines a few weeks ago, taking along some books in both English and Spanish. While there, I sold over one hundred sols' worth (fifty dollars).”
After working with the people for a few months in Peru, and studying conditions there, Brother Wilson is convinced that the time is ripe for selling religious books, even large, high-priced books, as there are thousands among the wealthy classes who are wishing to study the Scriptures for themselves.
Surely the readers of these reports which are appearing from week to week in the REVIEW will not fail to recognize that this is an opportune time for selling books containing our message in all the Spanish-American countries; and similar facts are pressed upon us from nearly every country in the world. Now is our time for earnest work. It is high time for us all to lift up our eyes and look on the fields that are whitening ready to harvest.
It is our earnest prayer daily that the publishing work may prove a mighty instrument in God's hands for lightening the world with his glory.
E. R. P.

The Missionary and Publishing Work

By E. R. Palmer; N. Z. Town; A. J. S. Bourdeau

Notes, Plans, Reports, Statistics, and Other Information Regarding Missionary Endeavor and the Circulation of Gospel Literature.
Conducted by the Missionary and Publishing Department of the General Conference.
E. R. PALMER — — — — Secretary
N. Z. TOWN — — — — Assistant Secretary
A. J. S. BOURDEAU — — — — Missionary Secretary
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