p. 17 | Review and Herald, Vol. 79, No. 28. (7/15/1902)

Earlier text: Health by Faith Versus Health by Works

Lepers' Gift to the Bible Society in India

A TOUCHING incident happened during a recent tour in the Kolaba district in western India. At Poladpore there is a good leper asylum, with accommodations for about ninety lepers, conducted by the Mission to Lepers. When we arrived at this asylum, we found the lepers all seated on the ground, waiting for the meeting to begin. They sang some hymns, and then I spoke to them about the Bible Society’s work. I hardly liked to say anything about giving to the work, knowing how poor they were; but after a little hesitation I mentioned the subject in a general way. No sooner had I done speaking, than, to my surprise, the catechist, himself a leper, produced a brass plate, and round it went as quickly as possible, while on all sides coppers were poured in. Their bright, happy faces had perhaps just a tinge of mischievous delight depicted on them, as they realized that they had taken the Bible Society secretary by storm. I was so impressed that I hardly knew what to do or say, and when I took the money, it was with a curious lump in my throat, and tears in my eyes. I said, half under my breath, “May God bless them,” but I could say no more. The collection, although in coppers, amounted to five rupees. Where did this money come from? Let me tell you. Before the meeting, these lepers, of their own accord, went to the catechist, and asked if they might be allowed to give to the Bible Society. None of them had any money, but each one decided to give up a certain portion of his share of rice for the day, and asked that its value in money should be given into his hands instead. The request was granted, and each man brought his money to the meeting, and put it into the collection. How they put us to shame by their generous giving! — The Indian Standard.

Medical Mission Work Established in St. John's, Newfoundland

By A. E. Lemon

Newfoundland

St. John's,— We are hard at work, with a nice little institution fairly well fitted up. We have about twelve patients who take treatment in the building, besides a number of outside patients. By careful and prayerful planning and hard work, and the assistance and counsel of Brother Farman, we have succeeded in establishing a little plant on a sound financial basis. It is already practically self-supporting, and we have not incurred any debt in fitting it up. Our location is in a new three-story building in the business center of the city, about fifty yards from, and in plain view of, the greatest business street and street-car line. We have the entire building, and are its first occupants. Our rent is two hundred dollars a year.

We had no great difficulty in registering to practice here, although some of the medical board objected to allowing a lady to register. However, the matter was left to the highest legal authority in the colony,—the minister of justice,—who handed down a decision that as the law made no distinction of persons, she must be admitted to practice. The decision was noted in the daily papers, and gave us free advertising. My wife, being the only lady doctor in the colony, is looked upon as a blessing to the community.

Elder Farman and family have moved to Twillingate, one hundred and thirty four miles north of St. John's, to build up a church, and will be gone all summer. We are doing what we can to help on the work here during his absence. We are both well, and have no thought of discouragement. A. E. LEMON.

Among the Islands

By A. J. Haysmer

THE last five weeks I have been visiting St. Kitts, Saba, Antigua, and St. Lucia. Brother and Sister Wellman went with me to Saba, which is an island nine miles in circumference, composed almost entirely of high rocks. There are about two thousand people upon it, mostly white. The men are sailors. The only denominations working on the island are the Roman Catholic and the Church of England. During the last few years there has been a sect of missionaries there who, by their teaching, have created a distaste for the Word of God. They have about two hundred followers.

I never saw more friendly people than those belonging to the Church of England and those not connected with any church. Some of the Catholics were also very friendly. We spent eleven days on the island, held two or three meetings daily, and visited every district. We sold some books, and gave away considerable reading matter. The very best homes were open to us, and the houses and yards were full of eager listeners. I called on the governor, and also the English minister; and they were both very friendly, indeed. The governor and his sister attended our meetings in town, and when we were leaving, sent us their cards, wishing us a safe journey, and inviting us to visit the island again.

The Lord helped us in presenting the simple gospel truths and the signs of the times, and the terrible disasters in two of our own islands made the truly solemn times more solemn. About sixty thousand souls were cut off unwarned. Elder and Mrs. Van Deusen have only just begun work on St. Vincent, and nothing had been done in the part of the island which was destroyed, except the circulation of some literature. Martinique was controlled wholly by Romanism, and Protestants were not tolerated. This is only a foretaste of what is coming. May the Lord help us to warn this people quickly.

There should be a good worker on Saba at once. Many shed tears when we left, but we could not remain longer, as work in St. Kitts and Barbados called us away.

I spent a few hours in Antigua. The church here is growing, and should have a building. Half a lot has been given us, and if we could receive one hundred dollars from abroad, we think, with the four hundred dollars that the church and friends here are able to raise, we could erect a building. The Lord has blessed the work here in a wonderful manner. I long to see it triumph.

A. J. HAYSMER.

St. Thomas.

The School at Geneva

By B. G. Wilkinson

Upon my arrival at the camp meeting at Moudon last year, a number of the young people, hearing that I had been connected with the educational work in America, suggested that we have a school, even if it could not be on such a large plan as in America. The question had been agitated among the workers for nearly twenty-five years, as they felt their need of training.

At first it seemed that circumstances were against the holding of such an institute, because of the necessity of my being out in the field visiting the churches that needed encouragement. But the people were eager for a school, and at the general meeting in January at Chaux-de-Fonds it was voted to begin one in two weeks. This seemed quite an undertaking, as we had but one hundred dollars on hand, and no place in which to hold the school. The brethren, however, were liberal, and four hundred dollars more was raised for this purpose.

It being decided that the school should be held in Geneva, we began our search for a location where we might be able to have the school, and carry on meetings at night for the people of that city. Those acquainted with the customs of the people here will know how difficult it is to rent apartments for less than one or two years. But after two weeks' search we found a place for three months, just as we had desired. This seemed to us providential.

February 2 our school opened with twelve students. Many others were desirous of attending, but on account of being bound by the contracts of watchmaking for a year or two, they were unable to do so. However, we hope that matters will be so arranged another year that they, too, may have the opportunity of attending the school.

We adopted the dormitory system, having the students do the necessary work, and in the afternoons they canvassed, some for papers, and others for books. Thus they were able to pay their way in school, and at the same time sow seeds of truth. The students were taught Bible, history, French grammar and composition, and physiology. Miss Noualy assisted in the school work, and was an invaluable helper, as we were not supplied with a doctor, business manager, canvassing agent, etc., as many of our schools are.

The students appreciated their opportunities, and when not at work, were glad to devote all their time to study. As a result, six of them are now canvassing, and three others give promise of becoming good workers. As a result of the meetings held in the city at night, five have accepted the truth. Out of our four hundred dollars raised, we have between one and two hundred dollars left, besides the other fund that we had on hand. This we expect to put into our school next year, but we shall need more, as we expect more students, and shall have a longer term of school.

The doors are open for our work. Still we lack the means, we lack workers who will step in and quench the thirst of these millions of souls. We appreciate what America is doing; all can do something, even if they cannot come and work. This work must enlarge. New fields are opening, and we must enter them. The work begun in weakness must be carried on to a glorious termination.

B. G. WILKINSON.

Mission Farm School and Building Plans in Rhodesia

By W. H. Anderson

Rhodesia

MISSION FARM, BULUWAYO.—Our school now has a daily attendance of over sixty. It keeps us quite busy. We are planning to spend some time in building a new church and repairing our dwelling houses. These were built five years ago, and have grass roofs. The white ants have worked into one of the roofs until it leaks badly; so we propose to replace it with iron roofing. We have lived on dirt floors ever since we came to this place. We are now planning to replace them with cement. We do this because we believe that the work demands a new church, and the health of the workers demands houses that do not leak.

Just now we are busy gathering crops. We have raised about seven hundred pounds of peanuts, twenty bushels of meolies (Indian corn), and one ton of nyonti (a native grain used in porridge), also about fifty bags (120 pounds per bag) of sweet potatoes. All this will be consumed by ourselves and the school family. There is a good crop of grain this year, and prices are lower than usual. Business has been at a standstill for over two years, on account of the war. We ought to open the work in Buluwayo and in the kingdom of Khama at once. I do hope that the schools in America may soon be turning out missionaries. I am glad to know that they are working to that end.

W. H. Anderson.

Porto Rico

By Ida M. Fischer

MAYAGUEZ.—I am encouraged over the work here, and am glad that I returned to this place. Teaching and Bible work and visiting occupy so much of my time that I have not had the opportunity to engage in canvassing, as I had planned. The first call I made opened the way for me to hold a Bible reading on Spiritualism and the immortality of the soul. A lady with whom I am laboring is translating the truth from English into Spanish as fast as she learns it, and is giving it to her friends. As she reads the truth from the Bible, they exclaim, “We believe it.” I am sure that the Lord will give us some souls for our hire.

MRS. IDA M. FISCHER.

Items of Interest from Missionary Letters

By H. E. Sawyer-Hopkins

FROM Montana a lady writes that she is thankful for tracts which have been sent her. She has read them with interest, and then passed them on to others.

A lady in Ohio says that the Gospel Herald contains many beautiful truths, which are of much interest to her.

Major N. W. E., of Virginia, appreciates the Gospel Herald. All the copies he has received have been read and reread with a great deal of interest. It is just the kind of literature that he enjoys, and he wishes more of the same. He is a member of the Methodist Church. He says that he is in his eighty-fifth year, and that the Lord blesses him with health of body and mind.

Several children to whom the Youth’s Instructor has been sent are pleased with the paper. Even older people appreciate its contents.

A lady at Syracuse, N. Y., expresses her thanks for copies of the Good Health. She purchased some of the health foods while on a visit at Lincoln, Neb., and was especially delighted with the nut preparations. She felt very grateful for all information received concerning the health foods.

There is at least one person in Liberia who is still true to the cause of present truth, as the result of literature sent to Cape Palmas several years ago. This brother writes that his country is a good field for missionary work. He is anxious for more literature and a missionary worker.

“God calls a man to do a certain work, and when he has carried it as far as he is qualified to take it, the Lord brings in others, to carry it still farther. From time to time the Lord will bring in different agencies through whom his purpose can best be accomplished.”—The “Desire of Ages,” pages 181, 182.

What a precious truth we have, and how sweet to labor for it!

H. E. SAWYER-HOPKINS.

MINNIE A. CORNWELL

By Minnie A. Cornwell

Natal

DURBAN.—I am of good courage, and enjoy working for the Master. The trying season is now about over, and it is therefore much easier to go about. The attendance at our Zulu school is increasing. There is one boy attending that I must tell you about. He came in one day a few weeks ago, and asked for a place to sleep. We had no place but the little schoolroom, so we let him sleep there. He was very tall, broad-shouldered, and raw-boned. When we met with the school in the evening, he could not be induced to take any part. He said that he did not want to learn, and he would sit there, dirty, and as awkward as one can well imagine, and snort, making such dreadful sounds that the other boys would frequently glance at him in disgust. It seemed almost a mistake to allow him to remain. But finally he began to be interested in the reading from the chart on the wall, and at last was prevailed upon to join the others in the reading. He now studies hard every night, and shows real interest and pleasure in it. He can already read a few sentences alone, and knows several other words. It gives me pleasure to see him point out the words and sentences with such interest and pleasure. He joins us in the singing, also. I am anxious to see what the Lord can make of that dirty, awkward boy. I do praise him for what he has already done.

The English work is progressing. Several are seriously considering the subject of Sabbath observance. Some are now being tested by opposition.

Later.—I have just returned from one of my readings, where we had a blessed time, and the Spirit of the Lord was manifest. One reader, an intelligent English woman, followed me out for a private talk, and requested me to pray for her. She also said she was determined to take up her cross and serve the Lord, especially in reference to Sabbath observance. Praise the Lord for this.

MINNIE A. CORNWELL

West Indies

By D. E. Wellman; Mrs. D. E. Wellman

ANTIGUA.—The work of the third angel’s message is slowly but surely winning its way in this island. The word of God is taking hold on many hearts as never before. This condition has been brought about by untiring effort, the work from a human standpoint being slow, and often seemingly without result.

Having the full assurance that our coming to these islands was not of man, the call demanded that we should sow beside all waters; and we have endeavored to scatter the seed in faithfulness, looking unto the Lord, who knoweth his own, to enable us to find his sheep. Indifference was manifested on every side, and words of discouragement came from all quarters, even from a few of our own people. One good old sister told us that she was sorry we had come; “for Antigua is too bad; no one will obey the truth, and if they should, they would have to leave the island for America or some other place, in order to live,” she said.

This was more emphatically expressed by those who were outside, but who were friendly to us. Several regular courses of lectures had been given on present truth in the city in years gone by, and many felt that they knew our doctrines. But through God’s blessing we have seen a change come over the common people, and now all our services, whether in the mission rooms or upon the streets, are well attended by interested hearers. We follow our public work with earnest personal effort. In this way we frequently meet those who are diligently inquiring for truth, some of whom are soon led fully to identify themselves with us.

March 9 we had our first baptism, when four willing souls were buried with their Lord. March 30 witnessed the baptism of two more. April 12 we had an early morning meeting, after which we repaired to the sea, two and one-half miles from the city, where six were baptized. In the evening we organized a church of thirty members, and celebrated the ordinances, in which all took part. The occasion will live in the memory of our people here. God’s blessing rested upon us richly, and a new song—the song of victory—was put into the mouths of the believers. The joy that was expressed in every face was truly the fruit of the Spirit’s power. We could but wish that our people who are sacrificing their goods to send the truth to the perishing in other lands could have looked upon this scene. They would have beheld some fruit of their labor, and been satisfied—a satisfaction of great and exceeding joy.

D. E. WELLMAN, Mrs. D. E. WELLMAN.

A. R. OGDEN

By A. R. Ogden

Chile

IQUIQUE.—The work in this field is moving forward with some degree of prosperity. There are many calls for help, but the laborers are few. The Lord is especially blessing our paper, Señales, this year. Each month the receipts are more than the expenditures. For this we rejoice. When I was thirteen years old, I began my work in this message as a canvasser, and anything that pertains to the circulation of our literature always finds a responsive chord in my heart.

The young brother here who writes and translates for our paper sold over five hundred copies of the paper last month, and took two hundred new yearly subscriptions. This afternoon in four hours he took twenty-one yearly subscriptions, at one dollar, Chilean, each, besides selling a number of copies. There is nothing that so strengthens our work as the circulation of our literature. We lack books in the Spanish language.

The time is passing. It hardly seems nine months since we left Battle Creek, but such is the case. A few more fleeting years, and our work will be finished, and the blessed Lord will come.

A. R. OGDEN

Another Word from St. Vincent

Sister Van Deusen, writing from the island of St. Vincent, June 6, says: “No harm has come to us yet. We are hopeful, and are working hard. However, I feel worn with the pressure of work and the excitement and anxiety manifested by others. God has wonderfully sustained us, for which we praise his dear name. The crater has not settled down yet, and fears are entertained of more explosions. My husband is well, and is working all the time. Remember us in this field.”

June 14 Brother Van Deusen writes: “It has been an interesting time here. American experts have been here, and have gone home, and English scientists are now on the ground. As yet no one has looked into the new crater, so we are awaiting with interest the developments. This experience has awakened universal interest in earthquakes and volcanic occurrences, and has resulted in an increase of knowledge. To us these phenomena are full of interest, as the Bible and Testimonies frequently mention them in connection with the return of our Lord.

“The government is feeding five thousand people. They plan to put them in some other part of the island, and build them houses. Ten square miles of the island is ruined, and unsafe. The government has been recommended to forbid its occupation in the future. It is said by the scientists who have visited this place, that all the Antilles Group is liable to a like experience. One writer says: ‘Our world geologically is in a dying state.’ One thing is sure — there was never a time in my memory when there was such a general earthquake and volcanic agitation as at this time. Peter’s words are truly applicable,—‘The end of all things is at hand.’”

GEO. B. STARR

By George B. Starr

Australia

BALLARAT.—We have a new plan for our weekly tract society meetings, one that gives promise of arousing and maintaining a greater interest. It is this: to gather out the cream from our American journals and papers that come every month, and bring it into the missionary meeting each week. One week is devoted to extracts from the REVIEW AND HERALD, and a committee of two is appointed to make selections and choose readers for that night. Another week is devoted to the health topic, with extracts from all the health journals; another committee is appointed to look after this night. Another week is devoted to the Life Boat and similar mission work; and another to the missionary reports, the cream of which, we think, will keep our people in touch with the work throughout the world. As soon as this plan was introduced, there was a marked increase in the attendance.

The Lord gave us a precious experience in the life-saving work one week ago. While the meeting was in progress on Sabbath afternoon at our church on Humphry Street, a young man walked in, so intoxicated that he hardly knew where he was; but when he did sense his situation, he fell upon his knees and began to pray. He asked us to pray for him, which we did. After meeting, we learned that he was a Swiss, thirty-one years of age, and had come from Toowoomba, Queensland. He had lost, through death, his intended, and to drown his sorrows had foolishly given himself to drink. He speaks French and German, and is a piano tuner and violin teacher. As he was out of funds, Brother Crick took him to his room, and shared his bed with him; we have helped in providing his food. He has

discarded tea, coffee, tobacco, liquor, and flesh meat all at once, and has had one good week. He seems happy, and says that by the grace of God he will never touch drink again, and that he will live henceforth for God. As he was once a Christian, he knows the joy of trusting Jesus. He is observing the Sabbath, and says that the Sabbath truth looks very clear to him. He is finding work. We hope he may stand.

GEO. B. STARR

The Maritime Conference

By W. H. Thurston; S. D. Hartwell

PURSUANT to notice in the REVIEW AND HERALD, the first session of this conference opened at St. John, New Brunswick, May 30. Brother W. H. Thurston was chosen chairman of the meeting, and S. D. Hartwell secretary.

Thirteen churches and companies in the provinces of New Brunswick and Nova Scotia, comprising a membership of about two hundred and thirty, were represented by delegates. Brother and Sister Guthrie, of Iowa, on their way to Prince Edward Island, were present, and represented that field.

Elder Langdon gave an interesting review of the history of the work of the third angel’s message in the territory of this conference, mentioning the names of several of the pioneer laborers, all of whom, with the single exception of Brother J. R. Israel, who was present, had left for other fields. He referred to the different laborers who had been taken from this field to the great detriment of the work here, yet felt grateful that the Maritime field had been able to supply so many for other places, and that now we can see a disposition on the part of the General Conference to supply this field with laborers in return.

All were greatly encouraged at the prospects before the new organization as set forth in Elder Langdon’s remarks, and the work of organization was effected without a discordant note.

The chair was empowered to appoint an advisory committee of twelve members to make nominations for the several committees, and at a subsequent meeting committees on Nominations, Plans of Work, Credentials and Licenses, and Constitution were elected, and did faithful work.

The Committee on Nominations made the following recommendations for officers for the conference, and the several persons were unanimously elected to the positions named:— President, George E. Langdon; Vice-President, M. S. Babcock; Secretary and Treasurer, Sister Carrie J. Langdon, who was also chosen as secretary and treasurer of the Sabbath-school and Missionary departments; Auditor, S. D. Hartwell; Executive Committee, G. E. Langdon, M. S. Babcock, Wm. Guthrie, W. R. Andrews, Jas. Hanna.

The Committee on Credentials and Licenses recommended that credentials be given to G. E. Langdon, M. S. Babcock, and Wm. Guthrie; and that ministerial licenses be given to W. R. Andrews, Fred Tracy, J. G. Hanna, George Price; and missionary credentials to J. R. Israel and Levi Longard.

The treasurer’s report shows the financial condition as follows:— Amount of tithes received during the year ........ $1,678.13 Amount of annual offerings received ........ 42.97 Freewill offerings ........ 126.56 Scandinavian Fund ........ 77.82

FINANCIAL STANDING, JUNE 1, 1902

Tithe ........ $476.65 Tent Fund ........ 93.42 Sabbath-school Fund .. 11.40 From Canadian Union Conference 200.00 $781.47 Amount paid laborers .. 295.25 Total cash on hand, June 1, 1902 ........ $486.22

The report being indorsed by the Auditor, was adopted.

The Committee on Plans of Work rendered a report upon the following topics, which, after thorough discussion, was unanimously carried:—

Indorsing the action of the churches in the conference in the erection of church buildings.
The importance of carefulness on the part of church officers in making out reports, and that conference laborers report to the president each month.
The payment of tithes monthly.
Revival of the missionary spirit in all the churches.
Church encouragement of the canvassing work.
Requesting the Canadian Union Conference to incorporate to hold church property in the different provinces of this conference.
Indorsing the principles of health reform, and the importance of the circulation of health reform literature.
In making the conference year begin with January.
In reference to the Coronation number of the Signs of the Times.
Touching the importance of the Sabbath-school work; urging that conventions be held where practicable, and that the Testimonies on Sabbath-school work be more carefully studied, and that more attention be given our young people.
The indorsement of the Training School Advocate.
The payment of the second tithe.

Much interest was manifested in the discussion of all these recommendations, which was participated in by several of the delegates.

W. H. THURSTON, Chairman, S. D. HARTWELL, Secretary.

An Old-Fashioned Camp Meeting

By L. Johnson

FROM June 24 to 30 a small camp meeting was held at Stephen, Minn. The brethren in this part of the State are few in number, and live some distance from one another. They are nearly all Scandinavians. The last two years they have had so much rain that it has injured their crops, and therefore money is scarce. This year the spring has also been wet and cold. Brother P. A. Hanson and the writer arrived the 20th, and found Brother Christenson on the ground, making stakes for the tents. The camp was about one hundred rods from the town, which has seven hundred inhabitants. The only help Brother Christenson had for the preparation was a young boy, who served as cook, but we took hold with a good will. We first mowed the ground, and then pitched all the tents ordered, which were thirteen family tents, one tent, fourteen by twenty-two feet, for the children, and one forty by sixty feet in which to hold meetings. By working hard we were all ready to assist the brethren when they began to come in their lumber wagons, some of which were covered. A goodly number came as far as seventy-five miles. But very few came on the cars. Nearly all came in good season, so we had a good congregation the first evening. The people of the village also came out from the beginning, and all seemed to be hungry for the truth for this time. The evening meetings were held in the English language, but the others were either held in the Scandinavian languages or were translated. Brethren Shaw, Detamore, Everest, and Anderson were also present, and Sister Merickel labored successfully for the children and youth.

From the beginning, the meetings were excellent, and increased in interest every day. The Sabbath-school work, the canvassing work, the sale of “Christ’s Object Lessons,” education, tithe, the spirit of prophecy, healthful living, were all dwelt upon, and the brethren took a lively interest in all these themes. The truths on the Sabbath, the prophecies, the soon coming of our dear Lord, etc., were also clearly presented, and all said it was the best meeting they had attended. Nine persons were baptized, and by request from the citizens we decided to remain a week longer, that the interested ones might learn more of the blessed Bible truth which the Lord has intrusted to us. Pray for the success of the work.

L. JOHNSON.

British Guiana

By D. C. Babcock

GEORGETOWN.—There is much sickness in this place; I have not seen fever more severe since I came to Guiana. The heat is intense, and as I go along the streets, sometimes it seems as if I should faint beneath it; but the Lord has wonderfully preserved my health, and I feel stronger than at any previous time since coming to British Guiana.

We are having excellent meetings in Georgetown. I hope to visit Dutch Guiana as soon as the yellow fever quarantine is lifted, and arrange for building a chapel at Newtown, Nickerie. We think the heavy winds will be allayed in a short time, so that we can go up the coast with our steamer, and visit the company at Canje Creek, and then go from there to Nickerie. There are more than twelve thousand wild negroes in that colony, isolated from the civilized portion, who carry on their forms of worship as they did in Africa. One of our brethren has visited them, and reports that they seem willing to hear the third angel’s message. They speak their original tongue, and this brother to whom I refer has been some time with them, and is able to converse with them. They have a king and government of their own. Dutch Guiana has nothing whatever to do with them, as they have been found to be uncontrollable when efforts have been made to bring them into subjection to the government.

In visiting these negroes, we can travel up the Nickerie River with our own steamer, right into the midst of their settlement. From there we pass into a lake, and thence into another river that leads us down to Paramaribo, the capital of Dutch Guiana, saving us a long coast line route, and giving us an opportunity

to visit all the settlements along each of these rivers. There are a few Sabbath keepers at Paramaribo, whom I desire to visit.

Fair success has attended the efforts of our brethren at Danielstown and Queenstown. We hope to close up the work in these places soon, and to go farther into the interior, laboring for those who are in darkness.

D. C. BABCOCK.

Eastern Kentucky

By Otho C. Godsmark

SINCE our last report to the REVIEW the work has steadily advanced in this part of our Master's vineyard. A general spirit of courage and labor has come in among our members, and we all feel that we have much for which to praise the Lord.

It has been our privilege to visit at their homes and to become personally acquainted with nearly all our people in eastern Kentucky, and we are glad to meet these dear souls and know of their hopes and fears, and to do what we can to encourage these isolated ones in the onward work of this message. In Covington, Bellevue, Dayton, and Newport, Kentucky cities that are suburbs of Cincinnati, we have a few brethren and sisters. We enjoyed our visit with these members, who are doing all they can to hold up the light of present truth in their respective places. We look forward to the time when something can be done to unite these scattered members and build up a thriving church there, for surely there must be precious souls in those large cities whom the Lord would have hear this last message of truth. We know of no place in the South where a devoted family could do more good in binding together the work than there, neither do we know of a more favorable opportunity for proper Bible and ministerial work to accomplish favorable results than are offered in these cities, which comprise a population of one hundred thousand.

At Lexington the work is advancing. Our tract society, located at that place, now has an office in which to transact its business, and is better equipped for work than ever before. Throughout the whole Cumberland Conference the work is gradually coming up, for which we are all thankful. The laborers in the field are being blessed, the canvassers are meeting with splendid success, the Bible work is yielding fruit unto eternal life. Our church schools have closed a most successful year. The work with “Christ’s Object Lessons” is proving an education to our people; and the work is moving onward.

Brother V. O. Cole, the conference canvassing agent, writes us most encouragingly about the canvassing work. Brother E. W. Carey, secretary of the tract society, is of good courage in his important branch of the work. Brother W. C. Wales has just closed a most successful tour of our conference in the interest of “Christ’s Object Lessons.” It was our privilege to go with him among the brethren in this part of the field, and we felt that a good work was done.

Brother A. F. Harrison, the general canvassing agent for the Southern Union Conference, is now with us at Louisville, and we are enjoying the benefits of his instructions in the canvassing work.

Recently ten persons went forward in baptism, and united with the church here. This was largely the result of Mrs. Godsmark’s Bible work since coming here; others will soon follow. We praise the Lord for his wonderful blessings upon the church during the past year.

The many barrels and boxes of papers and tracts that were sent us from all over the North in response to our call, have been doing much good. Our members have carried them by the thousands to all parts of the city. Especially have they been of use to us in our work in hospitals and in the different public institutions. We yet have all we can possibly use for some time to come.

Among all the many blessings the Lord has seen fit to bestow upon the Kentucky end of the Cumberland Conference, none has come to us for which we feel more devoutly thankful than for our little sanitarium that has sprung up, so providentially, at Frankfort, the capital of our State. Brother John Osborn and his wife went there in the early spring to canvass the city for our work. The leading physician of the place, learning that they were skilled in our methods of treating the sick, immediately set them both at work nursing some of his most difficult cases. So marked were the results, that he insisted on their opening up treatment rooms where they could care for their patients in sanitarium style.

A ten-room brick building, with pleasant lawns and shade trees, was obtained in the choicest part of the city, and was nicely fitted up with beds, furniture, baths of different kinds, etc. From the very start, the institution has more than paid, and our work is being brought in a most favorable manner before the leading men of the capital of our State. While there, we had the privilege of speaking to the patients and friends on some of the truths of the message, and we found that a most favorable feeling existed, for which we were grateful indeed.

In a letter just received from there, Brother Osborn says: “We are having all we can do. We have four patients in the house, besides our regular outside treatments. The doctor has several other patients in view whom he may send when we get more room. An ex-congressman stayed with us a week, and was greatly benefited.

“Mrs. Osborn has written to her cousin to get her to come and cook for us, then she and her sister, Carrie Horning, can give more time to nursing. I think I will write to —, and see if I cannot get him to come and help me out.

“Are you praying that uncle [Father Osborn] may come here and help us? I do not think this work will ever be just what it should be until he, or some one equally as good, can come and carry on the pastoral phase of the work.”

Will the brethren in the North pray for the work here in this Southern field?

OTHO C. GODSMARK.

South Africa

By W. S. Hyatt

CAPE TOWN.—We praise the Lord for what is being done in the canvassing work. The last issue of the South African Sentinel consisted of seven thousand five hundred copies, and they are almost gone. Besides the Sentinel, we have one thousand Dutch papers, fifteen hundred health journals, and about five hundred German papers monthly. The Lord is certainly blessing our brethren and sisters in their efforts to place these before the people of this land. During this month we sold on two consecutive Saturday nights 1,381 and 1,387 papers in Cape Town alone. We are sure the Lord has set his hand to this work. We praise him for what he has done, and for what he is doing. W. S. HYATT.

Missionary Work in India and Chandernagor

By Grace M. Kellogg

India

RUE DE PARIS, CHANDERNAGOR.—We spent the first seven weeks in India in Bombay. While there, I became much attached to the place. The need of workers is so great, and the way opened so readily for work, that we could hardly see that it was the Lord’s will for us to leave that place. While canvassing there, I met a young lady who is preparing herself to work as a missionary, who desired me to study the Bible with her. I also found others who would be pleased to study the Word of God, and it seems hard to leave a place where such an interest is awakened. Truly, the harvest is plenteous everywhere.

Sisters Burrus, Whiteis, and myself are very pleasantly situated here. I shall canvass for the Oriental Watchman for the present; and if it is decided for me to remain here, I shall study the Bengali language. I am glad to have the privilege of working in this part of the Lord’s harvest field. The Lord has given me strength for the duties that devolve upon me. GRACE M. KELLOGG.

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