[Brother and Sister Cady have spent many years in a tropical climate, and have been able to maintain excellent health. They were requested to write out some of the points gained by these years of experience for the benefit of other missionaries just entering upon service in tropical lands. This article is taken from the Union Conference Record, the official organ of the Australasian Union, in the hope it may contain some helpful suggestions to our missionaries in general, grappling with similar conditions found in tropical fields.—ED.]
It has now been over fourteen years since we first came to the Society Islands to labor. Until that time we had always lived in a temperate climate, where the winters were very cold, and the summers short; for we were born, and had spent most of our lives, in Wisconsin, in the United States of America. We have summer all the year round here in the islands; but though the sun is very hot, the sea-breezes help to cool the atmosphere, and the heat is not so oppressive as in some other places. Yet if some cold is needed to “brace one up,” as we often hear, we do not get it here. We have usually kept in good health, and believe that a reasonable regard of the laws of health, which are also nature’s laws, is what has enabled us to keep as well as we have.
We have never had the idea that the foods which are grown in the islands, were not so wholesome as those of temperate climates; but on the contrary, we consider them to be just the food best adapted for this climate, with the addition of bread, which to those who have always had it, seems indispensable. Our diet is composed principally of yam, taro, bread-fruit, sweet potatoes, bananas, mummy apples, mangoes, oranges, the cocoanut, rice, and bread. We have some other fruits and vegetables occasionally which are more rare, and also use some legumes. At times when we have been compelled by circumstances to use much imported foods, we have not enjoyed as good health as when we were living mostly on the native foods. I would say that we do not make a practise of eating the ripe cocoanut meat, though we often eat the soft meat of the green nuts, which is quite digestible and wholesome. The ripe nuts are used mostly in cooking; and though they are very useful for that, it is not good to make a practise of eating the meat as it is; and to eat it between meals is particularly bad. When the meat is grated, and washed with a little water, the liquid from it is strained, and this makes a very good substitute for milk and cream to use in cooking. We can make this very rich, or dilute it considerably with water, just as is needed. We use it for shortening and for flavoring soups, stews, puddings, etc., also for a sauce, and for almost everything for which milk and cream are used, and we think it very wholesome. It is rich in fat, and so furnishes all of that element that is needed in the system.
Our systems do not require so much food in a warm climate as where it is cold; for when it is cold, more food must be burned in the body to keep us warm; and when we come to a hot climate, if we do not cut down our rations, we are more liable to feel weak and feverish, and be troubled with colds and other unpleasant symptoms.
We find that in a hot climate frequent bathing is very essential to health and comfort. We always take a full cold-water bath one or more times each day, if we are where we can have access to the water, and it is usually plentiful here. One who is in the habit of taking cold baths right along, is not liable to be susceptible to colds. And, too, in the hottest weather, when the heat seems almost unendurable, there is nothing equal to the cold plunge or shower-bath to give relief.
Some seem to think that one should avoid exercise as much as possible in a16hot climate, but my experience is that we need exercise, only we must be moderate, and not try to rush things too much. It is a good thing to keep busy, but not to work constantly at the same thing. Changing frequently from one kind of work to another, will usually give all the rest and relaxation that is needed. I believe it is very seldom that a worker loses his health simply from overwork, but it is more often caused by hurry, worry, or errors in diet. We, as missionaries, go out to work, not to be waited upon; and if we, with all the light we have on health and temperance, can not keep well and work, how can we expect the ignorant and degraded natives, who are violating nearly every law of their being, to be able to do our work for us, even though they may be used to the climate? We may get accustomed to the climate, too. If we begin right, I think we shall find that the climate will not affect us unfavorably, even at the first. It was so in our experience, for we never enjoyed better health than during our first year in the islands.
Of course we should not dress the same in a warm climate as in a cold one. Men readily lessen the amount of their clothing; but women sometimes cling to their close-fitting garments, to the detriment of their health; and often wear too much clothing, which makes them feel weak and tired; and they think it is caused by the climate. It is customary in these islands for the women to wear loose, flowing dresses; and the white women also wear them at home, and often wear no other style of dress. They are much more comfortable and cool than garments that fit close to the body about the waist, and also more healthful.
One of our experienced laborers, in giving advice to a company of missionaries who were soon to enter the island field, said that one of the first and last lessons we need to learn, is adaptation. That is very true. If we want to make a success in our new field, we must learn to adapt ourselves to the people and their customs as far as is practicable, and we must also learn to adapt our diet, dress, and work to the climate and the conditions.
Disease is very prevalent among the natives of these islands. Venereal diseases are almost universal, and repulsive skin diseases are seen on every hand. We are at times situated where we have to mingle freely with the people, living in the same house with them, and often eating the food prepared by them, though we always do our own cooking as far as possible. The common yellow laundry soap is said to be a good disinfectant, and we always make free use of it, washing our hands with it very frequently after being in contact with the people, and after shaking hands with them. The natives are not very cleanly in their habits, and that is one reason for so much skin disease among them. I am thankful to say that during all our years here, neither my wife nor I have contracted any of the native diseases. When we have felt a cold or fever coming on, we have generally succeeded in stopping it at the beginning, simply by going without a meal or so or by eating less food and drinking an abundance of boiled water. By this simple means we have usually managed to keep well when all around us were suffering with the prevailing epidemic. Fasting is the best medicine I know of to cure, if taken when the first symptoms of indisposition are felt.
The malaria may not be so prevalent here as in parts of Africa, yet we have a great deal of it. When one gets it into the system, he has attacks of fever and chills, and it usually develops into elephantiasis. Where there is danger of malaria, a high and dry location is best for a home, where the sun and wind may have free access. There is much more dampness in low valleys than on the hills. Then the house should be set up a good distance from the ground, so that the air can circulate freely underneath. Too much shade is not good, and rubbish should not be allowed to accumulate in the vicinity of the dwelling-house, for it breeds malaria. (See "Ministry of Healing," pages 274-276.)
MAIN BUILDING OF SINGAPORE TRAINING-SCHOOL
We have always made a practise of keeping the doors and windows of our sleeping rooms open night and day, so as to get all the pure air we could.
Some white people who come to the islands, seem to think they must live just as they always have lived in the country whence they came, even though everything here is very different from what it was there. We have not felt that it would be heresy to adapt ourselves to the customs and conditions of this country, but have tried to do so as far as it would be consistent with health and right. Many of the customs followed here are the very best for this climate, and where they are good, we want to adopt them, and adapt ourselves to the people as far as possible. When we came, we adopted this country as our home, though I can not say that we felt at home for some time. We are planning to stay as long as the Lord does not call us to take up work elsewhere, or until the Lord comes, and all the work on earth is done. We are looking for a city yet to come, and not until we enter there may we expect to find everything just right and the effects of the curse entirely removed.
Papeete, Tahiti.
Eastern Training-School
By J. Mills
J. MILLS
The readers of the REVIEW will be interested in our new training-school enterprise in Singapore. Long has it been thought of and talked of, but not until the present could we say that anything definite had been accomplished toward having such a school. From the first of August we have taken a two-years' lease of a large house, on an estate known as "Mount Pleasant," off Thompson Road, at a monthly rental of sixty Singapore dollars (thirty-four dollars gold). This house will answer our purpose in many ways very satisfactorily, for a good while to come, as it provides good lodging accommodation, schoolrooms, rooms for printing and other industries, and also has about twenty acres of land with it now, with the promise of a great deal more in a few months' time, when the present holder's term of lease expires.
The accompanying view will give an idea of the house. It is a two-story brick-and-plaster building, with a room on top reached by a spiral stairway, and faces the southeast. It is fifty-four feet wide by sixty feet from back to front, not including the verandas and porch. The kitchen stands about sixty feet from the main house, being connected with it by a covered, tile-floor walk. Surrounding the kitchen on three sides, yet disconnected from it, is another large building, of one story, containing six large rooms, two of which will be used for our printing work, and the other four for boys' bedrooms; and two small rooms suitable for laundry purposes and workshop; also four stalls for cattle, a carriage shed, and a large wood-shed.
The rooms in the main building are large and airy, and well lighted. In addition to the bedrooms, there are large open rooms both down-stairs and up-stairs, suitable for schoolrooms, dining-room, parlor, and meeting-room.
The grounds in front and at the side are well laid out in grass lawns, the roads being planted on both sides with ornamental shrubs.
The property is located on a hill, about three and a half miles from the general post-office, and has only one English resident near by, so that we are comparatively in the country. We get the pure, fresh air, are surrounded by beautiful native scenes, enjoy the sweet songs of the birds morning and evening, and have perfect quiet. From the porch upstairs we look out over the sea, and can see the steamers entering the harbor. To us it is an ideal spot from many standpoints, and we verily believe the Lord has led us here, until the way opens up whereby we may possess our own buildings and land.17
We were all agreed upon leasing this property, which we believe the Lord has chosen, as the landlord, an Arab, had lowered the rent considerably for us, and had been very favorable toward us.
Some may question why we have leased a property, instead of purchasing. We have been looking for a long, long time for a place to purchase, having a good, healthful location, good land, and general conveniences, and at a reasonable price. To find such in Singapore is a very difficult matter. Land must be purchased generally through several intermediaries, and this consumes a great deal of time. We can not go directly to the owners ourselves, and make terms. If we should, their price to us as Europeans would be doubled immediately. We are not dealing in these parts with English business men, but with shrewd, cunning, money-grabbing Eastern people. Because of this, we have to move very slowly and carefully, and so have to fall into line with the rest of the Eastern world, and allow the “Eastern fever” (slowness) to lay hold upon us.
Because of this, and not desirous of waiting any longer, we have deemed it advisable to lease a suitable house, in the hope that during the term of the lease we may find a property not yet known to us, which we can purchase and call our own.
And now, as we are about to launch on this enterprise, we are in great need of funds. We can not expect to have any pupils pay spot cash for all they receive, as wages here are very low. We have a high monthly rent, and other expenses, which must be paid in cash. We must provide the needed furniture for the house and kitchen, and tools to enable the young people to pay their way in work. We must have means. Any who feel disposed to help us in this good work by making a liberal donation, may send the same to the General Conference Office at Washington, specifying that it is for the Singapore Training-school, and it will be forwarded to us.
We also need your prayers, that God's Spirit may abide in our school, that the Holy Spirit may do its office work upon the hearts of both teachers and students, that those who attend may be fitted to engage in giving this glorious message in this great Eastern field.
“Mt. Pleasant,” Singapore.
Peru
By F. L. PERRY.
LIMA.—Our work here is moving steadily forward. The papers and books are being circulated. Last month our colporteur sold the largest amount of books in any month yet. We use one thousand Señales monthly.
Our meetings in Lima and Callao continue. In Lima we are still in our old place, an interior room in a sort of tenement. It is not a place to rightly represent our work, but rent is high. This costs us five dollars gold a month, and is paid by us here personally. If we could hold our meetings in a respectable hall here in Lima, the capital of the nation, we could reach a better class of people, and it would pay in the end. But I have not felt free to use mission funds to any extent.
In Callao we have had a hall about three months for eight dollars gold. It was not in a good locality for meeting. Recently we have found a nice new room, and are fitting it up for a permanent place of meeting. This costs us nine dollars a month. Our work in Callao is new, but gives signs of being permanent. It goes much more slowly than when one can open his doors and advertise. Public meetings of this nature are illegal, and so the work is difficult.
Brother Espinoza has been at Huacho, to the north, for a few weeks. He did well with the literature, and reports four persons keeping the Sabbath there. We must visit them soon. A brother whom I baptized in Ilo, away to the south, reports others interested, and needs some one to visit him for a few weeks at least. In the last three weeks I have received three letters from a man at Puno, on the banks of Lake Titicaca, beyond Arequipa. He happened to find a stray Señales, and wrote, sending his subscription. I wrote him a letter. He wants to act as agent for our paper there, and seems to have a desire to come right along with us. He perhaps does not know much about the truth, but is calling for help. There are several united with him there, who are believers in the gospel. If some one could visit that place, it is very certain that these could be established in the truth. I feel that I ought to go there at once; but how can I leave so much work here? Besides, our mission treasury is empty, and in debt.
We should have a good man stationed at Arequipa, to answer these calls from that part. We also need a man to take hold of the work here in Lima and its vicinity, so that I can visit and strengthen these souls that are awakening in many places. We should also have funds to help start a small day-school. There are many possibilities before this kind of work. We will do what we can.
God has been good to us. We have had fair health. I myself am not strong. Although I have not been sick, I can not stand the exertion here to which I have been accustomed. Men who come to Peru should be able to endure hardships in traveling and living among the natives. Here in Lima and in other cities one can do very well, for he has all the conveniences of modern times. But go ten miles or less from town, and all is changed.
We have just had another scare from bubonic plague, several dying in Callao a few blocks from our house, also an epidemic of smallpox. How we would like a good nurse here in Lima and Callao! F. L. PERRY.
Among the South Dakota Indians
By RAY R. JEWETT; EFFIE FARRAND JEWETT
GEDDES.—For the past five years it has been our privilege to live among the tribe of Indians known as the Yankton Sioux Indians. This people occupy the greater portion of the southern extremity of South Dakota west of Yankton. Every man, woman, and child possesses a tract of land. This was allotted to them when the government purchased their lands. Now we find many white people scattered among them, representing different nationalities.
At stated periods of the year the government pays the Indians a certain amount of money, so they feel little need of working. They quickly adopt the intemperate ways of the white people, and it is only a few days after they receive their money until it is spent, either in gambling or for liquor. A very common practise among them at present is to meet together the evening after pay-day, and gamble the entire night. In most cases their families at home are in need of the necessities of life. It is only a short time till their money is spent, and invariably the white people get it. The government is looking into this matter, and their income will soon be restricted to the necessities of life.
On the point of education the government is endeavoring to teach them trades, and men are appointed over certain sections of the country to encourage farming among them. In this they are only partially successful, for when the warm spring days come, instead of working, they much prefer to go visiting. They place all their belongings in a wagon and start for some other settlement, to spend a few months with relatives or friends. In passing through the country, they carry their tent and camping outfit with them. They are usually followed by from two to six dogs, which are consumed in the form of soup when other meat runs low. As a rule, they are good natured and always happy; the future never troubles them—at least from a physical standpoint.
Several organizations have built churches among them, and their church books show quite a following. We hope some good has been accomplished, and that soon the third angel's message may be received by many of them. The younger generation has been educated in the government schools, and nearly all can read and write, so the way is open to circulate literature among them. We believe, however, that medical missionary work will prove to be the best way to reach this class of people, for there are many of the older ones who can not read,18and nearly all are afflicted. It has been said many times in our hearing that there is not an Indian but has tubercular tendencies. Then we find scrofula very common among them, caused from eating flesh that died of itself or of disease. They never question the death of an animal, or the length of time since it died. It is all consumed, even to the inner parts, which are hung on poles or lines to be dried for future use in soup. This mode of living has filled their blood with every conceivable disease, and for that reason we are impressed that medical work would be the leading means toward bringing them to the kingdom of God.
To reach this class of people with the truth would mean untiring efforts, yet they are included in the world-wide proclamation, and we feel an interest in doing all we can to teach them.
In case of sickness we have visited, and have done all we could to relieve suffering, and feel that it has been somewhat appreciated. We apply the treatments, and at the same time advise them in regard to their diet. One Indian told us, after we had talked to him, that he was not eating so much meat, and had been eating more potatoes. To our minds this would seem a small beginning, yet it shows that the truth had entered his mind to the extent of changing his living. Another Indian often remarks that the treatments given him saved his life, as we found him in a critical condition, and there was no physician within many miles. Very fortunately we had the necessary means of relief at hand, and it did us much good to know that God could use us to relieve suffering.
These experiences teach us to have more faith in God, and to be ever ready to help those we meet in the journey of life. We are known among the Indians as the people who have their Sunday on Saturday.
Within a mile from us is one of their churches, whose pastor is a half-breed. He is quite a capable man in many respects, but very bitter against the truth, and very zealous for Sunday observance, or at least to have every one attend services on Sunday. We have visited with him on several occasions, and tried to interest him in health subjects, as well as to call his attention to the Sabbath. It offends him very much for us to work on Sunday, as he thinks it sets a bad example for the members of his church. He says that until the white people came and began working on Sunday, they always had plenty of moisture, and he attributes the droughts they have experienced for some years to the desecration of Sunday. So by this we see the feeling that exists among them, yet we should not become discouraged or slacken our pace in giving this message while so favorable a time lasts. Soon we shall not be able to present the truth as easily as we can now. God only knows what will be the result of the efforts we are putting forth.
In our work we are deprived of church fellowship, and of association with those dear to us, yet we are willing to enter new lands, and live the truth before those who know not Jesus.
The REVIEW comes to us every week, bringing us a message from God. To isolated members let us say, Don't fail to read God's messages to us in our periodicals, otherwise we have no means of keeping in touch with the work in general. We also receive our Sabbath-school pamphlet, and it encourages us very much to study the same lesson that we know so many are studying on the holy Sabbath. As we look over the past, we see many mistakes and failures, but God in his mercy has not cut us off, and we still have faith that we shall at last be numbered among the redeemed.
RAY R. JEWETT,
EFFIE FARRAND JEWETT.
A Saviour
A YOUNG Brahman came to a missionary. In the course of a conversation, he said: “Many things which Christianity contains I find in Hinduism; but there is one thing which Christianity has, and Hinduism has not.” “What is that?” the missionary asked. “A Saviour,” said the Brahman.—Presbyterian Record.
Canvassers' Institutes
By HORACE MILLER
The question is sometimes asked, What are canvassers' institutes, and why should they be held? Canvassers' institutes are for council in regard to best ways of conducting the Lord's work, also for united prayer and spiritual rest.
The faithful canvasser who lives in almost daily contact with evil and corrupt minds, and who meets error in its varied and subtle forms, surely needs retirement from these for a time, and the association and privileges which a canvassers' school affords. We find that Enoch sought periods of retirement from constant contact with the corrupt minds of his age. On pages 86, 87, of “Patriarchs and Prophets,” we read: “He continued to exclude himself, at certain periods, from all society. After remaining for a time among the people laboring to benefit them by instruction and example, he would withdraw, to spend a season in solitude, hungering and thirsting for that divine knowledge which God alone can impart.”
Christ said to his disciples, “Come ye yourselves apart . . . and rest awhile.” This was just after the return from their first missionary tour. In “Ministry of Healing,” page 56, we find stated the object Jesus had in calling his disciples apart. “Only a short time did Jesus have alone with his beloved ones, but how precious to them were those few moments! They talked together regarding the work of the gospel and the possibility of making their labor more effective in reaching the people. As Jesus opened to them the treasures of truth, they were vitalized by divine power, and inspired with hope and courage.” If these periods of special study, prayer, counsel, and exclusion were needed for the disciples in past ages, how much more do we need them to-day, when the Christian worker has to meet all the accumulated evil of the past ages and the almost infinite number of false and subtle doctrines that are extant to-day.
In unity there is power. In an institute we study together, counsel together, and pray together, and this binds our hearts together, and we become more like one family.
In gatherings of this kind is afforded a most excellent opportunity for the State agent to present to all the importance of the reporting system, of systematic effort in the field, and of concentration in our work; and the older workers then present will sanction and support the instruction given. So when differences and neglect have existed, the combined influence of experienced canvassers and the State agent will serve to eliminate the tendency to neglect, and will bring in unity.
Again the institutes afford an opportunity for those who wish to enter the work, to obtain a knowledge of the book which they wish to sell; to get instruction in methods of canvassing which have proved the most successful, and to learn of the sacredness and importance of the work. As a means of grace they are indispensable to the Christian worker, and I verily believe that many a one has dropped out of the work because he failed to attend the institute. I have attended ten such schools, and I have never regretted one moment thus spent.
Our canvassers' institute this year for North Carolina will be held at Hildebran, beginning December 17, and continuing three weeks. Some from other States have written me that they were coming to North Carolina to canvass. This is a needy field, but fruitful, and we shall surely welcome all who come with a burden for souls, a mind to work, and a real spirit of consecration. Come in time to attend this institute. Why put off a good purpose until the enemy steals it away? Do not persuade yourself that you do not need to attend, for it is often the case that the one who thinks he can get along all right without the institute is the one who needs it the most.
Come and help us form a large band of men and women to circulate the truth in this needy field. Address the writer at Gastonia, N. C.
HORACE MILLER, State agent.
The Work in Wisconsin
By C. McREYNOLDS
THERE are engaged in carrying the work forward in its different departments in this State over one hundred workers, including ministers, Bible workers, canvassers, physicians, teachers, and those occupied in offices. In the evangelistic work we have the English, German, French, Danish-Norwegian, Swedish, Hungarian, Polish, and the Oneida Indian. At present the aggressive work for the English is being carried on at Eldwood, Stevens Point, Chippewa Falls, Appleton, Milwaukee, La Crosse, and Superior.
The German work is moving with a new force and interest. A series of meetings is in progress in Manitowoc, conducted by Elder Herrmann and Brethren Wise and Drews; and a number have already taken a stand for the truth.
The work among the Danish-Norwegians is progressing well in Milwaukee and Racine, in charge of Elder L. H. Christian. In Eau Claire this work is in charge of Brother Arnol Grundsett. In Milwaukee a new Danish church was organized during the present year; a number were added to the church in Racine, and a nice church building is being erected.
The Swedish work is in charge of Brother John Hoffman, who is laboring in the western part of the State. At present he is conducting a series of meetings near Grantsburg, assisted by Brother S. Mortensen, superintendent of the Swedish work in the United States. We have erected a church building at that place, and the work among that people is being built up in a substantial way.
We have one church of French-speaking people. A series of meetings was held by Elder Bourdeau there during the past summer. This church receives a visit occasionally from Prof. P. E. Shepler, who speaks to them in their language. They are doing some aggressive work with their own people.
A tent-meeting was conducted for the19Oneida Indians this fall by Brethren Hill and Cornelius, both Oneidas. There was a good interest, but the meeting was begun late, and on account of cold weather had to close before the work was finished.
Last winter a native Hungarian, Joseph Kovats, embraced the truth of the third angel’s message in Milwaukee. He became interested by reading the Signs of the Times, and attended the Bible Missionaries’ Training-school. He is now firmly established in the truths of the third angel’s message, and has been in the employ of the Wisconsin Conference for several months. He is making good progress among the people of that tongue, six more of whom are now observing the Sabbath.
Recently through the efforts of one of our Bible workers in Milwaukee a very intelligent Polish lady accepted the truth. She is now engaged in carrying it to the people of that tongue, and is making a retranslation of “Steps to Christ” in the Polish language. Since camp-meeting twenty-six have been baptized, and thirty have united with the various churches.
The canvassing work has been revived, so that more than fifty per cent increase has been made over previous years. A few young people are now engaged in selling our papers in the cities, devoting their entire time to this work, and making it self-supporting. We are sure that what these are doing, scores of others could do had they faith to make the effort.
The medical missionary work of the conference centers principally at the Madison Sanitarium, which is progressing encouragingly. The past year has been the best year in its history. Some of those engaged in the work there have been converted and baptized during the past few weeks.
The educational work has made rapid advancement within the last year. It was nearly a year ago that the main building, including schoolrooms and ladies’ dormitory, was burned at Bethel. The teachers and several of the students undertook the replacing of this building, asking only for means to be furnished to purchase materials. While the school has gone on with unabated interest, the building of the ladies’ dormitory has been accomplished, and in a few days, when the water plant is installed, it will be ready for occupancy. A new schoolhouse will be erected. The school is filled to its utmost capacity, and students are applying months ahead for a place during the winter term. This school has about two hundred acres of land, and nearly all of the provisions for the teachers and students are raised on the farm.
At Clear Water a nice building has been erected, with two schoolrooms and a commodious auditorium, which will be used in the future for church purposes. This is an intermediate industrial school, having about sixty-five acres of land. It is planned to erect a small dormitory there next year. This school is in charge of Prof. C. W. Hess. We can advise pupils who are in grades not above the tenth, who live in the eastern and northern sections of the State, to attend the Clear Water school. There are rooms and accommodations at present for a limited number of students in the school Home. Students in northern Michigan will also find good school advantages at Clear Water, not far from home.
Two school buildings have been erected at Hawthorne, near Superior, and school work will be carried on there this winter and throughout the coming year, with Prof. A. W. Hallock in charge. The conference now owns about four hundred acres of land there, and steps are being taken to install a sawmill and planer so that the teachers and students can cut the timber from the land and produce almost all the materials necessary in the construction of all the buildings that will be needed for the work of the school.
Besides these intermediate schools there are in progress twenty-one church-schools. God is blessing the efforts of the earnest, devoted teachers, and the children are being instructed in the principles of his kingdom.
It is planned to continue the training-school in Milwaukee this winter, for the purpose of developing Bible workers, and to conduct another, probably in Green Bay, especially for the training and development of canvassers.
It is thus plainly apparent that the efforts put forth by the brethren and sisters to support the cause in this State have not been in vain. We desire that all the credit and honor for the work that has been done be given to the Lord, to whom alone it is due. There is probably no place in the United States where a greater number of languages is spoken than in Wisconsin. Our opportunities to carry the message to the various nations of the earth by reaching some of these people, representing the different nationalities, are excellent. We earnestly ask your prayers and your co-operation in this work. C. McREYNOLDS.
