Earlier text: Visit in Central New EnglandJ. T. BOETTCHER
By J. T. BOETTCHER
The work of the Lord is extending more and more in all directions. This is also the case in Russia. Last January two new fields were organized—the Little Russian, and the Middle Asian. We find these new divisions were very timely, and the brethren in responsible positions have had good success. In the city of Charkow we now have a church of twenty-eight members. Brother G. Perk has baptized in many Russian villages, and the calls are so many that it is impossible for one minister to answer them all. From one village, where more than three hundred persons meet to worship, a brother writes as follows: “During the summer thirty-six persons have been baptized here, and others are desiring to follow. In short, the church is growing in the midst of darkness. It rejoices me to see how the Lord is enlightening the people; and they themselves feel very thankful for the light of the truth. They are deeply grateful for the love and interest shown in the work in Russia by the brethren and sisters in other lands. They very much desire that you should visit us, speak to our edification, and also see how we are situated here,—how we are obliged to meet in the open air for our services. As long as the summer lasts, this makes no difference; but our church-members feel very uneasy at present, as they do not know where they are to meet when winter comes. Last winter several became sick and died, and they fear the same will happen again. Therefore, dear Brother Boettcher, we pray that you will come and see how things are. In all Russia there is not another church in such a sad condition as this. I only wish you could be present at one of our evening meetings. In the evening we are not allowed to assemble out of doors, so we gather in a private dwelling. The people sit on the stove, on the bed, in fact they almost sit on each other, and the children actually sit upon the shelves and mantel-pieces along the wall. The doors and windows are opened, that those standing outside may hear. The rooms are so low that the air becomes very bad, almost stifling. If one preaches an hour, his clothes are as wet as if they had been placed in hot water. This is all possible in summer; but what shall we do when the winter comes, and the people can no longer stand outside? We shall not be able to meet, as many would get sick, perhaps contract contagious diseases. This condition of things I deplore greatly. I pray you, send us money quickly, or come to us, that we may build a meeting-house.” When calls of this kind come, there must be ways and means to enable us to hasten to the help of a church in need like this. They certainly should have a meeting-hall. During the last few weeks we have been corresponding with some brethren and sisters in the city of Harbin, who have accepted the truth without ever having seen one of our ministers. Harbin lies in Manchuria, which belongs to China, and is, therefore, not in the Russian Union Conference. But as these people are Russians, they look to us for help. In their last letter they wrote as follows: “Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ: We wish you peace, and send you as greeting psalm 133. Herewith we inform you that we send you twenty-three rubles,—twenty-one rubles tithe, and for the remainder of the money, please send tracts. I received the tracts which you sent; but when I rode to my daughter’s funeral, I forgot the Bible and tracts, and so was left without help. Dear brethren in Christ, if it is possible, will you, please, take all the tracts and pamphlets printed in Russian, and let them be bound together in a soft leather binding, and send them to me, so that I can hold lectures? It often happens that I have occasion to speak with the people about the truth; and without these helps, it is difficult for me to do so. I hope that you will not refuse this request. I have already written to you, pleading that a minister be sent to us to help us strengthen our faith. We are waiting, and we most heartily ask you not to deny us this request. Perhaps there is a minister in Siberia who could come to us, as we should be baptized. Please send a brother to us soon. “Unitedly we greet you in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ. “Yours in hope and anticipation.” This letter was signed by five brethren and three sisters. Such calls make us feel most keenly our inability to help. At present we can only pray for these dear souls, that God may give them his Holy Spirit to lead them into all truth. There is no one to send, yet some one must go to this needy field. There is only one minister in Siberia, who already has his hands full, and who, in every letter to us, asks that we send him at least two more workers. Our needs are great—a sign that the field is ripe for the harvest, and that God will cut short his work in righteousness. From other parts of the empire encouraging reports are received. In the city of Liban, of the Baltic Conference, we now have a church of seventy members. Only about one year ago the police of that place disorganized our church, which caused great sadness and discouragement to the members. As soon as we heard of this, a worker was sent to their assistance, and his efforts have been blessed. Their membership has increased. In Odessa, where a brother is working, after having waited a whole year before he could obtain permission to hold meetings, the attendance is so good that his hall had to be enlarged. On all sides we have difficulties to meet. The time for our fall conference meetings is at hand, and from two places we have heard that permission to hold them has not been granted us. Such things bring us nearer to the throne of grace, where we plead with God that his work may not be hindered. Our courage was never better. Though we meet with difficulties, we are not cast down. Brother K. A. Reifschneider had hardly reached his new field, when his little son died. Brother H. J. Loebsack has had to pass through a siege of smallpox in his family. We are in the land of the enemy, and I trust our brethren and sisters will remember us with their prayers, and with their means. Tent-Meeting in Japan
By H. Kuniya
Our work in the district around Wakamatsu was crippled for many years owing to the fact that one of our young men had refused the military service. It was in this city, eight years ago, I had my first experience in raising up a church. Driven out of the Congregational Church because I preached the second coming of our dear Saviour, I had begun my missionary work here. August 27 of this year we began to preach publicly in the tent at Wakamatsu. The weather was delightful, and hundreds, guided by an unseen hand, came to listen to this gospel of the kingdom. We were obliged to ask the children to go out, for we could not accommodate all who came. Then we placed benches outside, and still many had to stand. Once, after talking a little while, I requested those in the audience to stand who desired to be saved. More than two thirds thus manifested such a desire. We shall continue these meetings as long as possible. During the day we are holding children's meetings. About one hundred attend regularly, and through them we hope to find some pearls. Many of them are asking us to visit their homes. This shows that the little ones are interested in the message. The whole city seems aroused. Wherever we go, young and old salute us, and often some are teaching to others what they have heard in the tent. But our enemy is working, by various means, especially through one of the daily papers13of the city, which criticizes and ridicules our work. However, the audience increases rather than decreases. Last week I went to a hill village, leaving the tent work to Elder W. J. Burden and Brother T. H. Okohira. Two young men accompanied me. It was at the time of a great festival of the gods. Thousands of people were moving on the street, following the ornamental car. As soon as we went in with our magic lantern, many people came to listen. Some tried to disturb the meeting. But I did not stop, or pay any attention to them, and finally they left the place. At the close of the meeting we sold our literature, and in a few minutes all the books and tracts were disposed of. This shows that God has gone before us to work on the hearts of the people, so they will listen to the truth for these last days. At another time I went in another direction, with Elder Burden, and we had the same experience. The Spirit of the Lord is going to and fro, to finish up this great work of salvation in Japan. Our people are awakening, and are of good courage. We thank the Lord that he is holding back the power which opposes our message. We all wish to be found faithful servants when our Redeemer comes in glory with his reward. AFTER an absence from Japan of just six months, during which time I attended the recent General Conference, I landed at Yokohama September 21. After a few days spent in counsel, I started on a trip among our churches, in company with Brethren W. J. Burden and H. Kuniya. We first visited Nagasaki, and remained over one Sabbath. Misunderstandings among the believers were removed, and a spirit of union and love came in. Our work in Nagasaki is still quite small and weak, but we took definite steps to build it up. We have asked Brother J. N. Herboltzheimer and wife to make that their field of labor, and they have accepted the call, and will soon remove there. The outlook is good for a large work to be done in Nagasaki. Two made request for baptism during our stay. On our way back from Nagasaki we spent one day at Hiroshima, where Brother Benson and wife have been stationed since last spring. Dr. Tatsuguchi and wife have been living and teaching the truth there for several years. Now the way seems to be opening for us to make a special effort there. Plans are already contemplated for an aggressive missionary campaign in that important city; and all are much encouraged by the prospects. At Kobe we remained one week, and held daily meetings, in the afternoon and evening. Brother Kuniya's stirring accounts of his experiences while attending General Conference, did much to arouse our Japanese believers to greater zeal, and to a better understanding of the progress of our work throughout the world. The Eisei-in, our Japanese sanitarium, is in a flourishing condition, enjoying a patronage that taxes the workers to the utmost. The Lord is certainly blessing their efforts in behalf of the bodies and souls of their patients. Since returning to Tokyo we have spent some time in planning for the interests of the work throughout the field. The live interest at Wakamatsu led us to select an additional native worker to labor there during the winter while our canvassers are attending school in Tokyo. It was also decided to ask Brother W. L. Foster and wife and Sister Cornish to locate at Wakamatsu, and make that vicinity their field of labor. So they are planning to remove to that place at an early date. Believers continue to be added to the church in Tokyo. Recently Brother T. H. Okohira baptized four. One of these is a physician, who has just accepted the truth as a result of Brother Kuniya's labors. We hope he may in time make a useful worker in the medical missionary cause. We are planning on another term of school this winter. It will begin November 8, and continue for four months. We expect a goodly number of young men and women to be in attendance, and we look for large results from the labors of these new workers, as they go out with a training for the work. We are planning for a campaign with a special number of our missionary paper during the new-year's holiday season. The outlook for the message in Japan is hopeful; and we ask an interest in the prayers of God's people, that the needed laborers and facilities may be supplied to this field, and that the Lord's blessing may be upon the work in rich measure. F. W. FIELD. H. LOUIE MIGNOTT
By H. Louie Mignott
PORT LIMON.—I have been laboring here since August of last year, with the object of raising up a strong church and erecting a place of worship on the land donated for church purposes by one of our sisters. The Lord has greatly blessed the efforts put forth in the teaching of his word in a little room that the conference hired for the purpose. Assisted by Brother E. N. Rogers, we held a series of meetings night after night, till the month of December, when we had the joy and privilege of burying fifteen dear souls with their Lord in baptism. We baptized six others on October 24, and there are some who may take part in our next baptismal service. The church being strengthened by additional souls, we then turned our attention to the other side of the problem—the erection of a church building. We started our building on the twenty-ninth day of June, and on the twenty-ninth of September, a ceiled house, thirty14by forty feet, with seats and a porch eight by eight feet, running up some fifty feet, was completed. The total cost of the building is $4,472.20 (Costa Rican). On this amount we have paid $3,504.90. We laid plans, and the brethren and sisters came together to ask the Lord to bless them, and to give us the means with which to erect a building to his name. We can say that our prayers have been answered. I am glad to say that the house was opened on the twenty-fourth day of last October. Great joy has come to the hearts of the brethren as they saw the hundreds of people who came to the opening services, and who had a chance to listen to the Word of God. The sermon was preached by the president of our conference, who, along with Brother J. B. Stuyvesant from San Jose, is still here helping in the spiritual uplift of the people. Pray for us that we may have more success. Ingathering Campaign Notes
By A. J. S. Bourdeau
MRS. W. M. CLEMENT, of South Dakota writes: “Enclosed find $4.10 secured by the distribution of the ten numbers of the REVIEW sent me. It is a small amount, but will do a little good.” In a future issue of the REVIEW we shall print a full list of the conferences, arranged under their respective unions, and indicating the copies of the special REVIEW ordered by each last year, and thus far this year. We have just received the following interesting bit of experience from Elder C. McReynolds, president of the Wisconsin Conference: “I went out with the Missions number of the REVIEW this afternoon for the first time. I spent about thirty-five minutes, presented it to four people, and received donations to the amount of $7.50. I shall go again. Good reports are coming in from other places.” This report will indeed encourage many other busy people to go and do likewise. A dear sister in one of the mountain regions of California, sixty years of age, sends us this encouraging message: “I thank you so much for the ten copies of the REVIEW sent in advance. I began to canvass at once, as I can give only a short time every other day or so to the work. I am sixty years of age, and my husband is an atheist. There are only nineteen family tents that I can visit here in this place. Last year I secured twenty-five donations, but I am praying that the Lord will open the way for me to get twice that number this year.” The Lord’s blessing will surely attend her and the many others who feel impelled to engage in the work, even under the most discouraging circumstances. West Indies
By A. N. Durrant
SAN FERNANDO, TRINIDAD.—On September 19 a series of revival meetings was started at the Couva church, which had been greatly run down. This is the first Seventh-day Adventist church established on this island. It was established fully fifteen years ago. Through removals, deaths, and apostasies, however, the church which once had a membership of more than sixty loyal members, has been reduced to less than one half. The conditions were very discouraging; but as the Lord has said, “Triumph always follows decided effort,” so in this case. Prayer-meetings were held at 4:30 A. M. for the first week, and preaching services at 7 P. M. for two weeks. To the glory of God, the once sleeping church is waking up, and six new members and two backsliders have renewed their consecration. Others are still interested. I go there still at the end of the week and hold meetings with these people. On Sunday, October 17, one soul was baptized. Truly there is no work so hard as laboring for those who have once tasted of the word of God and of the “powers of the world to come,” when once they have fallen away, and have learned to love sin. O, may God help his people to seek him for grace, so their hearts may be kept tender! Pray for the work here. A. N. DURRANT. E. W. SNYDER
By E. W. SNYDER.
Ever since returning from the General Conference, my time has been occupied in looking after the interests of the work in Marianao and Havana. Although the difficulties are great, owing to the superstition and vice which hold the people in their grasp, the work in this field is slowly but steadily advancing. During the past summer ten persons have embraced the truth, though some of them are not yet prepared for baptism. These live in Havana and its vicinity, and have been brought in through our cottage-meeting work. Our Cuban people living in different parts of the city prepare their front rooms for meeting, and in order to secure an attendance, they visit their neighbors with papers and tracts several weeks before the meetings begin. When the neighborhood is thus made acquainted with the location of the meetings, we, accompanied by our Cuban assistant and a few good singers of the church, open the meetings. We use a Bilhorn portable organ, and the music soon fills the room with people, while a crowd stands at the doors and windows. It is true that the greater part come only through curiosity, but we have always found a few who continue to attend until the good seed bears fruit. In this manner our work is extending more and more, and while the Cuban brethren manifest a spirit to labor in opening the way as they do, we shall never lack opportunities or places for holding meetings. At our last quarterly meeting, just held, there were twenty-five in attendance, and the spirit of courage and good cheer manifested in the presentation of the envelopes containing the tithes and offerings impressed some of our American people who were present. Although our people are few in number, and quite poor in this world's goods, the total amount for the quarter was about fifty dollars. From Minas, in eastern Cuba, Brother Holmes writes that there are ten or twelve keeping the Sabbath in his neighborhood, who might be organized into a church. These, as well as the Cuban believers at Omaja, greatly need ministerial help. It is our purpose, if the Lord permits, to spend two months in eastern Cuba this winter. With great patience the American brethren of that section have awaited the response to their plea for a laborer, and now they are greatly encouraged at the prospect of their hope being realized. The interest shown by our brethren at the head of the publishing department in sending canvassers to help us is also reason for great encouragement to us, as well as the assistance rendered to our field by the Madison (Tenn.) school. Especially are we grateful to the Lord for the prospect of a visit from Prof. E. A. Sutherland this winter, who comes with the object of acquainting himself with our needs, in order to fix the location of several self-supporting schools. In concluding this report, we would say a word as to the need of establishing our medical work here. We are convinced that Havana, with a population of over three hundred thousand, offers an excellent opportunity for such labor. Already there are several establishments devoted to the “water cure,” and these are flourishing. With the Cuban people of the better class, baths and treatment by hydrotherapy are popular. But another feature in favor of Havana is its growing popularity as a tourist point. Mr. Flagler, of the Florida East Coast Railway, recognizing this fact, is spending millions to extend his road to Key West, in order to connect with Havana by car ferry. Many of the tourists who come this way every winter come seeking health and recuperation from overwork. Undoubtedly proper treatment-rooms would receive quite a patronage from this class. I would be glad to correspond with any one interested in such an enterprise, if stamp accompanies letter requiring reply. My address is Box 35, Marianao, Cuba. Canvassing in Mexico
By H. A. Robinson
WE received much help and encouragement from Brother N. Z. Town at the recent canvassers’ institute in Mexico City. Brother John L. Brown and myself started out immediately after to work together, and between us, in two weeks, placed one hundred forty of the Spanish “Coming King,” in the first town we entered. We believe the Lord is with us in this work, going before us and preparing the way and the people for this precious third angel’s message. Proof of this is seen in the fact that in twenty-nine days in the field Brother Brown placed two hundred ninety dollars’ (Mexican) worth of books among the people, and in twenty-five days the Lord helped me to put in some two hundred fifty dollars’ (Mexican) worth. Traveling from city to city, we have many opportunities to see God’s great handiwork in the beauty of nature,—in hill and valley, river and waterfall. I might mention as an example the scenery on the road between Mexico and Vera Cruz on the coast. The train follows innumerable curves, goes through tunnels, over bridges, and beside precipices. From the windows of the coach a village can be seen three thousand feet below, which is reached after about one hour’s ride, having covered only eighteen and a half miles in the descent. We are now in Orizaba, and the Lord has already blessed us with $374.50 (Mexican) worth of orders in forty-eight hours’ work. Have not some of the strong young men and women in the United States a burden for this near-by field? Much self-supporting missionary work can be done here. The Lord is speaking now as he did to Isaiah: “Whom shall I send, and who will go for us? Then said I, Here am I; send me. And he [the Lord] said, Go, and tell this people.” The “this people” includes Mexicans. Will you answer the Lord’s call, dear reader? H. A. ROBINSON. I feel certain that the following incident will be an encouragement to all friends of the Chinese. We had been requested at the Shanghai council to take up a collection for the Mission Press at Shanghai. From time to time, hints of this had been thrown out, and after the usual Sabbath exercises on April 3, the matter was again broached. To emphasize the great need, a map of China was hung before the congregation. A few texts were then read in concert, special emphasis being laid upon: “He that soweth sparingly shall reap also sparingly; and he that soweth bountifully shall reap also bountifully. . . . Let each man do according as he hath purposed in his heart; not grudgingly, or of necessity: for God loveth a cheerful giver. And God is able to make all grace abound unto you; that ye, having always all sufficiency in everything, may abound unto every good work.” 2 Cor. 9: 7, 8, A. R. V. Beyond this, little or no appeal was made. Tears of joy filled our eyes when Brother Huang Hanyong said he would donate ten dollars, provided he could pay it in ten instalments. When told this would be acceptable, the dear man’s head had to droop to hide the gathering tears of gratitude. Until last month this brother, our general teacher, received but seven dollars per mensem; then it was increased to eight dollars. He pays his tithe regularly, and it has been noticed that his Sabbath offerings are usually five cents, with a cent or two additional from his wife and daughter. Others said they would pray over the matter, and yesterday I received a slip with four names, containing two pledges of three thousand, and two for two thousand cash respectively, to be paid in ten monthly contributions, one of the givers enclosing his amount for the ensuing month. I am unable to say anything definite as to the income of these men, but feel certain it is very meager. One is glad for us to give him a lodging. His wife refuses to have anything to do with him so long as he is determined to attend worship here. He has not been coming regularly for a long time. Another of the contributors has been with us less than half a month. Feeling led to ask Brother Huang Hanyong if he thought he could really afford to subscribe so much, he said, with choking words, “God is able to give me much more than this in added blessing.” I could only reply, with deep feeling of thankfulness to our Father, “God bless your self-sacrifice and devotion to the third angel’s message.” Our two brethren temporarily located at Hankow have not yet subscribed, but we feel sure they will also show that “it is more blessed to give than to receive.” Personally, I am grateful to God that I never have had to learn to love the15Chinese, and such self-denial as we have recently been privileged to witness endears them to us more than ever. The prayers and labors of such Christians will develop the work in other places speedily. Already Brother Lu Weilin writes from Hankow that seven meet regularly with him on the Sabbath, and he calls for more literature, having sold thousands of tracts during the last month. Brethren, pray for us. P. J. Laird. Canvassing in Chile
By Thos. H. Davis
THE canvassers' institute held at the Pua school is just over, and nine able-bodied men and one sister, filled with the message, are out in the field. The writer thought that six weeks would be too long a time to hold it, but the weeks went by so quickly that the institute closed before we could accomplish all we desired. Several of the young men were taking the canvassers' course, which began in April, and they worked Sundays selling books. One told me he sold over two hundred forty dollars' (Chilian) worth of books the few hours he worked on Sundays—enough to pay his way through school. The experiences of these young men were very interesting to me as they came together Sunday nights and told of their work during the day. One told of a policeman trying to stop his selling the Señales in the station of Temuco, but the brother asked him what authority he had to stop him, as Chile was a free country, and said that in order to show him he had no such authority, he would sell the paper to his superior (the station master). This he did, and as the crowd gathered about, he was able to sell many papers. Our canvassers are doing well since the institute, which closed the fifteenth of September. One Chilian who is working with me is averaging more than one order an hour from the middle and upper classes, for “Patriarchs and Prophets” and “Coming King.” I am averaging a little over two orders an hour here in the south of Chile for large books. It was thought best for this young brother to work awhile with me, as he was young in the faith. One brother who works farthest north writes me he is having excellent success in the sale of our literature, and feels of good courage. Two sisters will try one thousand of the new health magazine, which comes out in January. The only trouble which confronts us now is that we can not supply our workers with large books for several months yet, as it takes from four to six months to get an order from the States. The Spanish canvassing work is on the rise, and young men and women are offering themselves for the work. How thankful I am that I can help them! August 5 I went to Arecibo to spend a week visiting among those who are interested in the truth. Two sisters have been keeping the Sabbath here since 1905. It was my purpose also to try to develop any interest that might be found to hear the truth. Meetings were held each evening at the home of one of the sisters, with an increase of attendance each night. The days were spent visiting among the people, and holding Bible readings. Two sisters who had backslidden, again took their stand with God's commandment-keeping people. The last night, after a sermon on the fundamental principles of the truth, all outwardly manifested their belief in the message, and a desire to keep the requirements of the Lord. Two asked for baptism. One young man addicted to the use of alcohol, with tears in his eyes, expressed a desire to be freed from the habit, that he might be able to help carry the gospel to others. His wife, in company with others, pleaded that I would stay and continue the meetings indefinitely, but there are interests at Mayaguez that must be looked after. I shall, God being willing, hold three meetings each week in our home, and shall also hold meetings in the homes of the people as the way opens. To-day a gentleman to whom I gave a Bible reading, asked that I hold meetings in his home, stating that he would invite in all his neighbors. He appears to be much interested. I shall improve this opportunity of the Lord's leading. In the same way interests could be awakened in all parts of the island. Other denominations are building churches and establishing schools in nearly every city. There are one million souls here waiting to be taught the last message, but where are the teachers? A worker is needed in Arecibo at once, that the work may not suffer. A canvasser is also greatly needed. Although the financial condition of the island is said to be worse than when under the rule of Spain, yet a consecrated young canvasser could be successful in this line of the Lord's work even here. Who will respond? JUAN ROBLES
By Juan Robles
SAN LUIS POTOSI.—We have twenty-two adult Sabbath-keepers at this place, and this does not include my family, nor Brother Julius Paulson’s. Three of these Sabbath-keepers live twenty-two miles west of San Luis, twelve live sixteen miles northwest, and seven reside here in the city. Every two or three weeks I visit these people, having to walk the distance, as there are no railroads to these places. The roads are so rough and rocky that they are unfit for carriages and wagons, and all the traffic is done by mules and horses. I usually spend from one to three days with these isolated brethren. Elder G. W. Reaser and I went to see the brethren at Mexquitic, and the Tapona16brethren, walking nine miles to the meetings. The company at Mexquitic desires to build a chapel, and have already purchased a lot. Prof. G. W. Caviness and I went to Mexquitic, and he preached six nights. In these meetings, which were held in a hut made of brush and maguey plant, fourteen feet by ten feet in size, and situated one mile out of town, we had an audience of from twenty-four to thirty-five. Even the judge, the treasurer, and the secretary came to our meetings the last three nights of our stay there. On Sabbath, October 23, Professor Caviness buried with the Lord in baptism sixteen persons, the youngest being seventeen years old, and the oldest seventy-four years old. Two are paying tithe, and others have expressed their desire to do so. San Luis is a city of sixty thousand inhabitants, and but little has been accomplished by the other three denominations here during the last twenty years. The people are inclined to be very superstitious. The twenty-second of November is the “Day of the Dead,” according to the Roman Catholic belief. They visit the three cemeteries every year, taking with them from one to six candles, flowers, crowns, and other things, to the graves of their dead. In order to find out more concerning this peculiar custom, I visited the large, new cemetery of this place. There were thirty mule street-cars in motion between the city and the cemetery, and as many people walking as were on the cars. When I reached the cemetery, I found about four thousand people gathered; and on one of the graves I saw a piece of cloth spread out nicely, on which was laid a deck of playing cards, some small pieces of money, a cigar, a box of cigarettes, and a small bottle of strong drink. A woman was there, and when asked what it was for, she told us her husband had been a gambler, a drunkard, and a smoker. “He will come to-night, sure, and all the dead, too. This which you see here is my offering to my dead.” New Brunswick
By Mabel Dimock
ST. JOHN.—Another year has rolled around, and we are again in the midst of the Harvest Ingathering campaign. Many are actively engaged in the work of placing the MISSIONS REVIEW in the homes of the people and soliciting donations for the work in foreign fields. We have been glad to see the interest which has attended this campaign from the beginning. Reports have not come in yet from the different churches, but we thought that some might be interested to hear about the work that is being done by this little company. Three hundred twenty-five copies were received here. As yet only one hundred forty have been disposed of, but the work is still going forward. From the papers already disposed of, over forty dollars has been received. One of the workers visited the Chinamen in the laundries, and solicited their donations for the work in their home land. A deep interest seemed to be manifested by them, and from eighteen visited, over six dollars was collected. The children are taking an interest in the work, and are doing well. One little girl of eleven years took the ten papers that were sent to her mother as a subscriber to the REVIEW, and received two dollars and eighty cents for them. Another little girl of twelve has disposed of sixteen, and received four dollars. All engaged in the work are receiving rich blessings from the Lord. This is truly his work. We trust that the means thus raised will be sufficient to carry the light of the message to many. Mabel Dimock,
Missionary Secretary. OUR week of prayer is just over, and it has proved a blessing to the work and workers. Several prayers were answered during the previous week. Though our membership is small, the offerings were more than we expected. These came not from our church only, as we got about ten shillings from a company of young boys who go to Brother Fox's school. These boys were not brought up by Christian parents, so did not have an opportunity before of knowing Christ as their Saviour or about his coming. Now that they are learning about Jesus, they have given something for the sake of others who have not heard of him. These boys get not only a knowledge of English, but Brother Fox teaches them about their Creator and Saviour, and encourages them to become Christians. Every Friday evening we hold a meeting with them, which they enjoy very much. Some of the older boys are becoming specially interested in the Bible, and have asked one of us to give them another Bible study besides the one on Friday. In fact, they have an inclination to become Christians, and have put away many of their heathen superstitions. They have not enough courage to take their stand at once. As a people, the Chinese always obey their parents, and do not like to go against their wishes. But there will come a time when they will have to decide which way they will take. God's Spirit will not leave them alone without helping them. He knows those who are really honest in heart. Besides these boys there are a good many Chinese women who are taking an interest in the truth. Some of them live out as much as they know, and tell others at the same time. One of the hardest things for them to give up is ancestor worship. They may not believe in worshiping idols, but many still worship their dead, as they think it an honor due their parents. These poor souls need much of our prayers. Pray that God's Spirit may lead and guide us each day by day, and that we may gain souls for him. Soon, when the work is over, he will come and gather the faithful ones home. GEE MIO. Health Movement in India
By H. C. Menkel
RECENTLY the writer made an extensive lecturing tour throughout India and Burma. In several places Good Health Leagues were organized among Buddhists, Mohammedans, and Hindus. These people are following many wrong practises, which are bringing disease and premature death upon them. They receive instruction with a keen interest, and take hold of the Good Health League movement with an enthusiasm that bids fair to effect quite a reformation. The following extracts from letters received will give some idea of the interest awakened:— “I have received the temperance papers from you, by which I have learned much that Western nations are doing for men, bringing them out to a better path. As I am a vegetarian by birth, I am deeply interested in this subject.” “Mr. ——, of Junagadh, has asked me to address you on the matter of starting a Good Health League in Calcutta. He informs me that you have already started one or two. I would be very thankful for any advice or help in this matter. He particularly desires that the Calcutta League should be on a large scale. Hoping that you will kindly excuse the trouble, I remain,” etc. “My friends here were very much pleased with the promise of your sending a course of study to be regularly held here, and you may be sure that though I have several irons in the fire, and I shall do all I can in the matter of these meetings, and in the advance of the interests of the Good Health League. The Buddhists and Brahmans whom I have come in contact with are in great praise of the work, as it coincides with their views and the tenets of their religion, and several who did not observe heretofore are now eschewing drink, meats, etc. Let us hope that they will gradually come to know and worship the only true and living God, and let us ceaselessly pray to this end.” “I have just returned from Myingyan, where I have, with the Lord’s help, created an interest in the health work. The Buddhists, Hindus, and Mohammedans are equally surprised at the reformation brought about by us. A high-caste Brahman is so loud in praise of this work that he tells everybody that we are all higher caste than they. He calls me by some name which I never could catch, and as long as it is in praise of the Lord, I will not try even to hear it.”