Earlier text: The DifferenceA Glimpse of Darjeeling
By L. F. HANSEN
Darjeeling is the headquarters of a large district in the lower ranges of the Himalaya Mountains. A ride from Calcutta through beautiful country, by rail, by water, across plains and over mountain roads, reaches Darjeeling in twenty-two hours. This city, situated fifty miles from the plains, at an altitude of seven thousand feet, is the seat of the Bengal government during the summer months. Here is also a resort and recuperating station for many a worn missionary, merchant, and official from the plains. The high altitude insures a cool, delightful climate. Located on hill slopes, amid ever-blooming flowers, the place is most charming. And to the praise of the government, great sums of money have been spent to make pleasant walks with occasional resting places, elaborate water ducts, and everything convenient and pleasing to the eye. For the care of the sick who need medical attendance, here is the Eden Sanitarium for Europeans, the Jubilee Sanitarium for the natives, and this summer there has been added a hospital with free dispensary for all classes. In clear weather the snows of the Himalayas can be seen from many places, and the view is marvelous beyond description. Although the snows are forty miles distant, they seem much closer. From the valleys below, up terrace upon terrace of mountain ranges, there is a height of fifteen thousand feet before the snow is reached. Then the snow covers another ten thousand feet. The picture on the first page will aid the mind to grasp the glory of the situation. But aside from these natural and incidental attractions, Darjeeling is an important missionary station to the “regions beyond.” The district of Darjeeling is wedged in among what is known in missionary language as “the three closed countries.” On the right is Bhutan, on the left is Nepaul, and right ahead is Tibet. Thus far these countries have stanchly and successfully resisted all efforts of the missionary to gain access. It is not this class alone who are denied access; for no white man is admitted. Just at the present time there is much apprehension of invasion, as the boundary lines are not well defined, and Russia is making rapid inroads from the east. A war is, however, not necessary to prepare the way for the gospel. For a long time God has had agencies at work for these people. Years ago the Germans translated and issued the New Testament into the Tibetan tongue. And the Scotch church has done much among the Nepaulese, and have many converts. And among the Bhutias there are several energetic missionaries who are beginning to see some fruit of their toil. And this has been accomplished even when they refuse to admit the white man to their countries. During the busy season at Darjeeling these hill people send many of their young people to work or trade among the visitors. And as a result, although the gospel is most carefully excluded, yet the good news of salvation in Christ has reached to the interior of even Tibet. The lamas (priests) are amazed. Let people come in contact with missionaries, and the gospel will affect them; but let them come in contact with the Word, and they will be converted. So far we have been able to do but little in this place. In Elder Robinson’s days some pioneering was done, and some accepted the truth. These have all moved away, with the exception of one family. During the past three years very little has been done here. But this year one after another of our workers went to Darjeeling for a little relief from the heat of Calcutta. Thus both Bible work and meetings have been conducted for several months. And God sent some precious souls to hear and accept the truth. The field is ripe for the harvest, and the three closed countries will open sooner than we think. What India needs just now is some earnest young men to take our literature fresh from the press to the people. There are thousands of English-speaking natives who will gladly purchase our books and papers if we carry them to their homes. Let the tried canvasser consider this field. There is a rich fruitage awaiting the faithful reapers. Burmese Typewriter Invented
MR. F. D. PHINNEY, superintendent of the Baptist Mission Press at Rangoon, Burma, has invented a Burmese typewriter. It is a Remington machine, but does more than the ordinary Remington can do. Every Burmese type-setter must have in his case seven hundred distinct characters. Mr. Phinney produces all these on a typewriter having only forty-two keys, striking eighty-four characters. This has been accomplished by some very ingenious though simple device, by which the combination of several characters is possible. His invention has received a most cordial reception, even by the government. THE sons and grandsons of the leader in the Widow-Marriage Reform in India have organized a society for the promotion of widow marriage. Missionary Volunteers in South Africa
ONE of the most remarkable events in the history of the Christian church is to be witnessed in South Africa at the present time. As one of the fruits of the recent war, there are about two hundred young men who have offered themselves to be trained as missionaries for the foreign field. In addition to these, about fifty young women have also volunteered their services. Waiting to Hear the Gospel
It is related that in one of the South Sea Islands, after listening to the gospel message, an aged chief ran his fingers through his long, bushy, white hair, which fell below his shoulders, and waving it before his fellow tribesmen, exclaimed, “Do you see this long white hair? The time was when these locks were as black as a raven’s wing; but they have grown white through the long years in which I have waited to hear words like these—to hear words like these!” A MISSIONARY of the American Baptist Telugu Mission, writing of the great need of India, voices it in words that appeal to every one who expects to see the Lord do a great work in the closing days of earth’s history: “What then, is our plea?—The words of the man of Macedonia, ‘Come over . . . and help us.’ We need more workers very much. But what we need more than even that is increasing, importunate, believing prayer. We want millions of people praying daily for India. And we want them to do it now. And we want them to keep on doing it till He hears us. I believe a crisis of missions in India is upon us. If we could consecrate the prayers of God’s people upon India at the present time, I believe we could do the work of centuries in decades.” And these facts and these needs are true of every field. A crisis of missions in every part of the world is upon us. The work of centuries must be done speedily, and prayer is the source of our power and our efficiency. China’s Progress Toward Civilization
THE progress which China has made toward civilization during the past few years is the Lord’s doing, and marvelous in our eyes. A missionary in western China makes the statement that the past decade has been crowded with centuries of advance and development. Ten years ago the most inland post-office was the “local post” at Hankow, six hundred miles from the coast. The mail for the missionaries of western China was sent to that point. There it was put up into large packages, weighing from fifty to sixty pounds, and forwarded to Chungking by native transportation companies. Here it was received by friends, and again forwarded by private conveyance. “Now,” he adds, “we have the new Chinese Imperial Post, that brings our mails to our doors every three days, and takes them away for us; a modern postal service with its parcels post, registration and money-order departments, and up-to-date system, the produce of two hundred years’ evolution in England and America. . . . Progress has stamped itself indelibly on the affairs of this great province, and still it is only the beginning of good things compared with what is coming.” Nova Scotia
By William Guthrie
During my short stay in Nova Scotia, I have been permitted to visit the churches at Tantallon, Jeddore, and Indian Harbor. At Tantallon we made a number of visits, and held two meetings at the church. Only a few not of our faith attended, but the Lord came near, and blessed the seed sown. I was made to rejoice to see so many heads of families who had yielded to the call of mercy. May the Lord keep them, and prove by them that it is pleasing to the Master to help those who are willing to obey him. At Jeddore I was in company with Brother Levi Longard, and we had a precious season before the Lord. Six public meetings were held with good attendance and interest. This point should have more work this fall. My next visit was Indian Harbor, where a little company began to serve the Lord some years ago. For several years they worked hard to erect a church, which at last was completed, and surely the Lord is pleased with the sacrifice made, and in his own good time will reward all for their labor. We held five meetings at this point with increasing interest. May the Lord hasten the time that more work may be done at this place. In Halifax (our present home) the faithful are doing their utmost to build a house of worship, where the truth may be proclaimed in its purity. This church was started last year by Elder Langdon; was boarded in and roofed when the money gave out, and it was left to stand till this year. When we came here, a plan was started to canvass the city, and the sisters gathered nearly one hundred and fifty dollars, with which we have enclosed the building. But we are still in need, as the inside must be finished, and seats put in. We must raise about three hundred and fifty dollars more for this purpose. Notes From the Argentine Republic
By Juan McCarthy
In the month of May, last, it was determined by the committee of the River Plate Conference that Brother R. H. Habenicht and myself should go to the Missiones Territory, which is situated at the north of the Argentine Republic, between the Paraguayan and Brazilian Republics, and there open up our work by the help of the Lord. Elder Swartze, of the Brazilian Conference, had visited different places in Missiones, and reported the interest. We arrived in Posadas, the capital of Missiones, on June 12, and immediately began to present the truth to those in spiritual darkness. The Lord in his goodness made himself manifest from the very first; for in the space of a few days we had the joy of seeing many souls take their stand beneath the banner of Prince Emmanuel, being determined to keep all the commandments of Jehovah as recorded in the sacred volume. After laboring here for seven weeks, our souls are gladdened by seeing thirty in Posadas keeping the precepts of our Heavenly Father. All of these had been great smokers, men and women, but the divine grace came to their aid, and gave them the victory over this abominable practise. When we took up the subject of tithe, they gained another victory, and they have each promised to give to the church the Lord's portion. On July 19 it was thought best to administer baptism to those who were ready to receive it. We rejoiced to see all the brethren wend their way down to the riverside, resolved to demonstrate to the world that they were born of water and of the Spirit. Brother Habenicht and myself administered the ordinance of baptism to these newly born children of God. Soon after this, Brother Habenicht was obliged to leave, and I was left alone; but the presence of the Lord was with our work. After he had gone, I had the privilege of baptizing five others, also of marrying one couple, who for many years had been living together. Thus the good work is advancing, and souls are being brought into the kingdom, to form a part of that number which must in these last days receive the seal of the living God upon their foreheads. July 2 Brother Habenicht went north about sixty miles to Corpus, to help some who were interested in this last message. After much faithful labor, under most adverse circumstances, he was able by the grace of God to place the work upon a better footing, and also to interest others; three or four promised to keep the Sabbath of the Lord. He remained there, doing excellent work, until he was compelled to go to Asuncion, Paraguay, to take his examination, and was obliged to leave the work before it was fully developed. I expect to go there tomorrow, God willing, and with his help will do all I can to place the work on a good, solid basis. Also in Paraguay, as the result of our labors, six are keeping the Sabbath; and many are interested in a town eighteen leagues farther north, to whom I have been sending our literature. So the message is onward, souls are being saved, and our hearts rejoice in the victories God is giving to his people in these last days. I am glad the Lord has blessed me by giving me a part in the proclamation of this glorious truth to a dying world. JUAN MCCARTHY. CALCUTTA.—We have just returned from Darjeeling, and feel better since the change, which was really a godsend to Mrs. Shaw and myself. God greatly blessed our efforts during the month in the hills. Mrs. Shaw took seventy yearly subscriptions for the papers. One lady was so much interested in The Oriental Watchman that she paid for fifteen yearly subscriptions, to be sent to her friends. I was led to take up Bible readings with a retired pensioner. He became so much interested that we spent two hours a day studying together the different points of truth. He accepted the Sabbath of the Lord. I held readings with a very intelligent lady, who also took her stand for the truth. I never met two souls more interested in the message for this time, and they begged me to remain and hold meetings; but I did not dare to do it, fearing that an interest would be awakened, and that there would be no one to follow it up. Many times I wish I were free to throw myself into the work of carrying this message to the people outside of Calcutta. There are many all over India who have been reading our books and papers, and I believe that much good can be done by going outside and coming into heart-to-heart contact with them. I never realized so much as now that we have a special message to give to the world in this generation, to prepare a people for the advent of our Lord, and I tremble when I think of the responsibility that rests upon us each to do our part in this work. The enemy is constantly seeking to get us to put our thoughts upon the common perplexities of the work, causing us to forget the burning message committed to our charge. We are of good courage in the work. The weather is hot, but occasionally a cool breeze blows, and we are refreshed. Brother Armstrong is still with us, and will probably remain with us until November. We wish to hold a general meeting, and after that he will probably go to Bombay, with other laborers, to open up the work. J. L. SHAW. Abo.—We moved from Borga, about forty miles east of Helsingfors, to Abo, about one hundred and fifty miles west of Helsingfors, June 1. In this country people rent their houses the first of June for a year, so it is very difficult to secure rooms at any other time. This city, with the suburbs, has a population of about fifty thousand. The truth was preached before I came, and a little church was raised up. But there are only one or two left now who are true to God. I have secured a neat little hall here, twenty-two by twenty-two feet, for eight dollars a month, and with it four living-rooms, for nine dollars. In Borga I baptized two a few weeks ago, leaving nine faithful souls in that city, and two in the country, making eleven in that vicinity. Four are out in the field as canvassers. I have baptized four this summer, and Elder Anderson has baptized two. Elder Anderson and I attended the conference in Sweden this year. By going fourth-class on the steamer, and third-class by rail, our fare for the round trip amounted to but seven dollars each. Since coming home I have tried to become acquainted in the city, and have held a few meetings, but they are not very well attended. We hope for a good attendance when the weather becomes cooler. The summers are so short and light that people rush away from everything to enjoy the outdoor life. Some close their business at this time, and others close very early in the day, in order to get out into the country where they have their families. Brother Anderson spent some time with the church at Helsingfors, after returning from the meeting in Sweden.18He is now out in the country, working upon the language. He is associated with Finnish people, and does not hear a word of Swedish. The Finnish language is difficult. We have no preposition,—such as, “to,” “from,” “in,” “on,”—so both nouns and verbs have sixteen different endings to express these, and these change the spelling of the word almost every time. The word työt (work) is, töitä, töiden, toissa, töihin, töillä, töinä, etc., in sixteen different ways. The book work is prospering, but we lack men and women to carry the books. The first six months we sent out from the office four thousand dollars' worth of reading-matter. Part of this has been sent to America. We have only six or seven workers here, but we ought to have at least twenty-five. I have just been interrupted in my writing by a visit from a man from the city, who came to talk over the experiences he has had lately. He is not satisfied with the condition of the church of which he is a member. While I was talking and praying with him, another man came and wanted to talk with me. He came from Borga, nearly two hundred miles away. He has a little grocery store near there. Last spring he attended our meetings, and God worked on his heart, but he did not accept the truth fully. Since then he has had no peace. So now, after three months' study, he has closed his store on the Sabbath, and has come to be baptized. So the Lord is working on the hearts of the people in this northern country. We would be glad if our Finnish papers could have a wider circulation in America. We will publish them extra early in October. JOHN HOFFMANN. LEICESTER.—Several reports of the work in England have appeared in the REVIEW, but mostly of a general character. I wish to give a few items in connection with the work that has been done and is being done at this place. The first of a series of tent-meetings was held June 7, in a new tent donated to this conference by our American brethren. Elder Corliss preached to a small but interested audience. This effort continued until July 26, when the tent was taken down, and moved to the location where our general meeting was held, on the opposite side of the city. This meeting was one long to be remembered by many. An interest was aroused during the ten days’ session, and nightly meetings were held for several weeks, and then we removed to a hall in the center of the city. Still the interested ones followed. One incident in connection with the camp-meeting is worthy of special notice: A sister whose home is in Birmingham is a very devoted Christian worker; but having lost her hearing, she was greatly handicapped in her work, it being almost impossible to converse with the people to whom she carried Present Truth from week to week. She wrote to the office before the meeting, stating that she was very anxious to come to the meeting, but that she did not know how to get there, as she had no money. Means was provided, and she came. Before coming she was impressed that the Lord would give her relief from her difficulty, and prayed that this might be so. She made known the impressions she had regarding this, and the brethren working upon the ground talked with her, and decided that they would have prayer for her. They did so, and as her experience was of an encouraging nature, we quote, by permission, from a letter she sent to the office after returning to her home. After giving expression at some length to her gratitude for all God’s mercies, she says:— “I had neuralgia for four months, night and day, and it was making me feel worn out; it was bad each day until the prayer-meeting which the ministers had in my behalf. I had realized that Jesus was there to bless us all, even me, and never shall I forget that season of prayer in the children’s tent. It was indeed the mount of blessing and transfiguration to my soul. I am telling you my experience because I wish all to know what great things the Lord has done for me. When Brother Andross asked me if I wished to be prayed for, I felt that it was too good to be true; but when we went into the tent, I found it to be true. When the ministers began to pray, the air seemed to become very oppressive, and I found myself panting, as it were, for breath, and then I saw myself as I was—a poor, weak, sinful creature in God’s sight. I began to tremble and fear. Jesus said, ‘Come unto me, . . . and I will give you rest,’ and the Holy Spirit gave me that beautiful hymn, ‘How sweet the name of Jesus sounds in a believer’s ear.’” After quoting, “I am not ashamed of the gospel of Christ: for it is the power of God unto salvation to every one that believeth,” she says, “I have heard these words many times, but never before saw and felt such power in them. As these words came to me, life and power came into my trembling soul. The sun seemed to be shining directly on the top of my head, and to go right through my body, filling me with light, warmth, and peace. I felt every nerve relax, as if a hand were gently untying strings, and then I was free; all pain and suffering had gone, and I felt as if I was loosed from bondage.” She goes about her usual work, but instead of leaving the people with simply a smile, she is able to converse with them, and tells how the Lord healed her of suffering, and caused her to hear what is said to her. We praise God for this manifestation of his power, and with courage press forward, “looking for that blessed hope, and the glorious appearing of the great God and our Saviour Jesus Christ.” New York City
By R. H. MARTIN
On the occasion of the recent visit of “Elijah” Dowie to New York City, several of the members of the Manhattan churches, under the direction of Brother Louis Klebahn, attended at Madison Square Garden during the week, and distributed our literature, especially “The Signs of the Times,” “Is The End Near?” “Gospel Cure for Present-Day ‘Isms,’” “We Would See Jesus,” and many other excellent and suitable tracts, to the vast crowds passing to and from the false prophet’s meetings. The writer was present on Sunday evening, October 25, when the Garden was so crowded that a cordon of police was necessary to keep the curious crowd back, and to permit no more to go into the Garden. ‘Right here our people did excellent work, and it was indeed gratifying to me when Brother Klebahn informed me that there had been nine thousand tracts distributed, and more especially when I saw how eagerly the people took them and carried them away. I saw only two thrown down, and they were picked up by the brethren, and handed to others, who kept them. May the Lord bless and water the seed sown, that it may bring forth an abundant harvest. Each tract was stamped with the meeting place of the first church or the address of some of the brethren, so that people seeking further information may know where to go for the truth as it is in God’s Word. While we feel happy over what has been accomplished, we believe that much more might have been accomplished if a vigorous effort had been put forth. May God wake us up to the reality of this truth, and to the individual responsibility that rests on us who have been called out of darkness into his marvelous light. R. H. MARTIN. The Southern Sanitarium
By Smith Sharp
THE readers of the REVIEW are acquainted with the fact that, encouraged by plain, pointed Testimonies, the Southern Union Conference voted at its session at Nashville, in January, 1902, to undertake the erection of a small sanitarium at Graysville, Tenn., and a board of management was elected at the conference. This board found many obstacles in the way, and it was in the following June that the actual work of excavating for the basement was begun. Since that time there have been many hindrances to impede the progress of the work, the most prominent one being the lack of money. The work has never stopped, though at times but few workmen could be employed because of a scarcity of funds. It is with much satisfaction that we are able to announce that notwithstanding the building is far from completion, yet we are to-day moving into it. Some of the rooms have been finished, so that patients can be made comfortable; and all things considered, we shall be much more comfortable from the start than we have been for the past two years in the crowded condition we were in in the cottages, with bath rooms under the academy building some distance away. This institution might have been completed long ago had sufficient means been available. The policy adopted by the board was to push the work no faster than money could be collected with which to pay bills. We have endeavored to adhere as strictly to this policy as circumstances would permit. Quite a large sum will yet be required to finish the building. It was calculated that ten thousand dollars would be sufficient, as the building is but thirty-two by sixty-four feet in dimensions, and four stories high above the basement. Possibly this amount will be sufficient to erect the building; but we are far from the end of our task when the building is completed. There are nearly forty rooms in it. Provision must be made for heating all of these, and the estimated cost of this alone is about one thousand dollars. Furnishing the rooms for patients and properly equipping the bath rooms will add considerable to the expense. We are thankful indeed that our people in the North, in the South, in the19East, and in the West have responded so liberally for this object. We sincerely hope that none will feel that the work is accomplished. It is true that the building is being occupied, and treatments are being given in it; but until it is entirely finished and fully equipped, we shall not be able to receive a class of paying patients. So it can readily be seen that we yet have quite a task before us. The church at Graysville has had the greater part of this burden to carry. It is true that the brethren in California, Wisconsin, Indiana, and Illinois helped to a commendable extent, and it is also true that small amounts have been received through the mail from various States and Territories in response to private letters soliciting help, yet Graysville has had the carrying of the greater part of the load, and although this church has raised thousands of dollars, yet at a recent meeting an additional three hundred and fifty-seven dollars was raised. This church has felt it a privilege to carry the greater part of this load, but we are near the time, if we have not already reached it, when money to finish this enterprise must be raised, and the work finished at once, or winter will find us in an incomplete institution. Are there not those who have done very little or nothing who wish to join in on the home stretch and help complete this building at once? If so, send donations to the Southern Conference Association, Graysville, Tenn. SMITH SHARP. SABBATH, October 3, was a good day for the churches of Glenwood and Decatur. These churches held their quarterly meeting together. I spoke on the importance of unity. If each individual would let the mind of Christ be his mind, there would be perfect harmony; all differences would cease. The subject was briefly presented, and a testimony meeting followed. The power of God came into the meeting, and hard feelings that had existed between some were put away. I believe the time has come for each one to examine his own heart. Then we shall not dwell upon one another's faults. Let us look to Jesus, the true pattern. By beholding we become changed. We have been holding meetings at Mendon for a few days, and the blessing of God has attended the effort. Four souls have decided to obey the Lord and keep all of God's commandments. Sabbath, October 24, I spoke on the importance of baptism. A good testimony meeting followed, and three expressed a desire to be baptized. At the close of the meeting we met upon the bank of the St. Joe River, and to our surprise the husband of one of the sisters decided to go with his wife, and they walked into the water together. The power of God rested upon the candidates, and as they came forth from the water, their faces beamed with holy joy. May these dear souls continue to walk with their Master. The commission given in Mark 16: 15-18, also in Matt. 28:19, 20, is applicable at this time, and we expect by God's assisting grace to go forward as the way opens. Our courage is good in the Lord. B. HAGLE. South Central Africa
By W. H. Anderson
BULULWAYO.—I am just leaving for Barotseland, and will write a few words before I go. After considering the work in that field, it seemed to us that now is the opportune time to enter. The country is newly opened for settlers. Emigrants are rushing in. When I went to see about a seat in the coach for Victoria Falls, I found that all the seats were engaged two months ahead. It is now only one hundred miles from the end of the railway to the Falls. As the coach fare for that distance is sixty-five dollars, and extra for baggage, I prefer to go on foot, and thus save the expense. I think that I can well afford to walk for fifty cents a mile. We look forward to the time as very near when our missionaries will be free to devote their entire time to gospel work, and leave the caring of the farm to native help. We now have a boy to do the trading in the store, so that instead of paying a white man to do the work, we get it done for a much less sum, and this native boy does other work besides. The advantage in our plans for carrying on our work here is that the natives can do the work, and we do not have to spend much of our time with it. They care for the store, herd the cattle, sheep, and goats, and do the farming. We have three who have learned to plow, and they can teach the others. We have five boys who know how to drive the oxen, and three or four who drive the mules; so the wagons go about their work without us. We go to the kraal at night to see that the cattle, sheep, and goats are in all right, and that ends our labor in that line. With the exception of the church, we now have all the buildings that we need, and they are permanent. Our houses are of brick, with iron roofs and cement floors. We use native buildings for the school. The boys build these themselves, and we do not invest a penny in them. We are enclosed with a fence of stone four feet high, three feet wide at the bottom, and two feet wide at the top. This is something that the white ants have not undertaken to destroy as yet, so we feel that we can safely say it is permanent. It is of no use to try to make the native buildings permanent; for the vermin here are so bad that a building is soon inhabited, and in about three or four years must be burned. But, as these buildings are the work of a very short time, the loss is not to be considered. Some may ask if we can not avoid this. No, unless we refuse hospitality to all the natives who pass our way. This we can not afford to do, so we must make the best of what we have. Our work here is on the move. The native teachers are out in the kraals again teaching, and report a good attendance. Our attendance in the home school remains about the same—fifty. Colombia, South America
By I. G. Knight
BOCAS DEL TORO.—We have been busy traveling and holding meetings. My wife and I went to Colon, a city on the Isthmus of Panama where there is much excitement and interest over the “canal project.” Here we held a two weeks’ meeting. There are twenty Sabbath-keepers in that place. From Colon my wife returned to Bocas del Toro to work, and I went to Port Limon, Costa Rica, Central America. Here I found a field ripe for the harvest. The brethren in that place have been doing a good work in selling our books, and it has not been without results. I organized a church of twenty-six members. Never have I met a people more ready to hear the message. I held meetings at three different places in the interior, with the best of interest.20 At one place I held one meeting in the M. E. church, and found the minister very much interested in the truth, from reading books purchased from one of our canvassers. He gave me a pressing invitation to come and present the message to his congregation, an invitation I was only too glad to accept, promising him to return soon. I feel sure that he has seen much of the truth, and has only been waiting for some one to come and work shoulder to shoulder with him for his company. While at San Jose, I felt very much concerned for the capital of Costa Rica. I was scarcely able to speak to any one, as all speak the Spanish language. We are learning the language, however, and hope soon to be able to present the truth in that tongue. I feel sure that if the message is ever successfully taken to that large city, it must be taken in the Spanish language. There are openings too numerous to mention. I baptized ten in Costa Rica, and received over four hundred dollars in tithes and offerings and from book sales from our agent at Port Limon. My wife and I expect to go there in about six weeks. On my return to Bocas I found an interest that needed my attention. Brother Brown has been working in the interest of the truth with good results. My wife has been nursing, which has created quite a change in the sentiments of the people. Altogether, we are encouraged, as the message is moving steadily along. We anxiously await news of some one’s departure from the United States for this field to join the small force of laborers in working for perishing souls.
I. G. KNIGHT. J. B. BECKNER
By J. B. Beckner
KINGSTON.—I have just returned from a trip to the west end of the island. I baptized twelve during this time. Brother Tanner baptized thirteen while he was away. The John's Hall church is now finished, and ready for service. Two others are being worked upon. The frame of the Glen Goffe house is up. We are putting forth every effort to carry our own burdens. The Lord is truly blessing our efforts, both financially and spiritually. But we are beginning to feel the effects of the storm, and look for very close times here for the next six or eight months. Native food is scarce, and has nearly trebled in price. We are of good courage. New Mexico
By J. A. Sweeney
ALBUQUERQUE.—The cause of present truth is prospering in this mission field. A church, consisting of Spaniards and Americans, was organized some time ago by Elders Hoover and Serna. Brother and sister Proctor are doing Bible work. Several are interested. There is a good opening for treatment rooms and a vegetarian restaurant here. This city has a population of about ten thousand. Sabbath-school and other meetings are held at the residence of Elder Proctor. GEO. M. BROWN
By GEO. M. BROWN
We are having some encouraging experiences in our work here. Brother Bodwell spent six weeks in San Luis Potosi, and secured about one hundred subscriptions for El Mensajero. He found a small company of Protestants, who requested him to speak to them. So he held services twice a week while there, and reports that there is a good interest to hear the message. One lady told him that she kept the Sabbath, a week before he left. The minister who began to keep the Sabbath last spring is still faithful in studying the prophecies. Brother Placencia visited him last month. We believe our paper is increasing in efficiency all the time. We are now publishing a series of articles on the prophecies. We are making an earnest effort to establish a printing plant, but will not go faster than we secure the money, as we do not want to incur debt. We are also making an effort to increase the tithe. The Lord is blessing in this move, and some who have not paid tithe for two or three years have decided to do so. Personally I can say that the Lord has blessed me since coming to Mexico. While it seems difficult for me to master the language, still I am making some progress. I can read the Spanish Bible quite readily, and use the language sufficiently to do ordinary business.