JANUARY 2 the writer, accompanied by Brother Emilio Holzle, a licentiate, and Brother Emilio Hein, a canvasser, started on horseback to visit the company of Sabbath-keepers at Ivahy. These had been baptized three years before by Elder Graf, and had had since that time only a visit from Brother Holzle. Hence they had not partaken of the Lord's supper since their baptism.
Leaving our home in Castro about 10 A. M., we arrived at Ponta Grossa, a city of about eight thousand inhabitants, at 7:30 P. M. After caring for our animals, and eating a light meal, we started out at nine o'clock in the evening to visit a man who lived about two miles from Ponta Grossa, and whom we could visit only that evening. He had formerly kept the Sabbath, and was anxious to return to obedience to the Lord's commandments. We had an encouraging visit, sold him a copy of 'Christ's Object Lessons,' and returned to our lodging about 11:30.
About twenty miles farther, at Entre Rios, lived a young man who had accepted the truth at our conference in Joinville last April. Since returning to Entre Rios, he had stood quite alone, living the truth in his neighborhood.
His father was much opposed, although his mother was favorable, to the truth. We very much desired to visit this young brother, and offer him a few words of encouragement. So after attending to some necessary correspondence, we set out at 11 A. M. on January 3, for his home. When we arrived at 3:30 P. M., we were considerably disappointed to learn that he had gone to Ponta Grossa a few days before. After a pleasant, and, we trust, profitable visit with his parents, fearing that unless we returned to Ponta Grossa immediately, we should miss him, we set out for that place at 6 P. M. As it grew dark, we lost our way on the campo (prairie), but finally found the right road again, and at nine o'clock reached the ferry at the Tibagy River. The ferryman, who did not like to take us across the river in the dark, finally, after being assured that our mules were very quiet, and receiving a little extra pay, took us over.
We reached Ponta Grossa at midnight. Here we found that, inasmuch as we had not been expected back that night, our host had received other travelers to lodge with him. The small room in which we had slept the night before, on our saddles on the floor, and the only room available, was occupied. We accordingly made our beds—that is, we laid down our saddles and sheep-skins on the ground in the front yard of our host—and went to sleep. A few drops of rain fell in our faces occasionally, but, fortunately, we were not disturbed that night in our much-needed rest.
The next morning we set out early to find Brother Justus. We soon learned from his brother, who lived in the city, that he was ten miles on the opposite side of the city from Entre Rios. Fortunately, this was on our road to Ivahy, and we lost no further time in finding him. After a pleasant visit, and making arrangements with him to take charge of a church-school at Itarare among our Brazilian brethren, about four days' journey on horseback from Ponta Grossa, we parted, he returning to the latter place, while we went to Ipyranga. But we had hardly parted when a dreadful rain-storm overtook us. In this storm we rode more than an hour, finally stopping at the home of a Brazilian who had for some time been keeping the Sabbath. Spending the night with the family, we held a Bible reading the next morning, thus being enabled to render them some assistance. Shortly before noon we left, continuing our journey to Ipyranga, stopping once more on the way to visit another Brazilian who, with his wife, had been keeping the Sabbath for about a year, but who were still slaves to the tobacco habit. Our visit with this family was pleasant and beneficial. We reached Ipyranga at about 8:30 the night of January 5.
At Ipyranga we spent Friday and Sabbath. We were made sad to see that the only family who had been in the truth now over three years, was rather lukewarm. But we were made glad by learning that another family was approaching closer to the truth, the wife having for some time observed the Sabbath, contemplating baptism soon, while the husband, who was teacher of the boys' public school, did not see his way clear yet to obey. We pray the Lord to strengthen his faith and open the way for him.
Leaving on Sunday morning, January 8, we arrived at Enxuvia that afternoon.12Here also lives a family that has been keeping the Sabbath for more than a year. But, owing to their present circumstances, we could not baptize them at this time.
Arriving at Ivahy, we found that the Sabbath-keepers, some twenty in number, were scattered over a radius of as many miles. We accordingly appointed a meeting at a central place, to begin on Friday. We continued together until Sunday noon. We would have liked to continue the meeting longer, but the brethren felt that they needed to return to their homes. We were thankful to have them together for so long a time. During our stay we baptized three souls, organized a church, had the Lord's supper, and set all things in good order. We were thankful that we could leave the brethren of good courage. And I could but wonder if our churches at home would have been more faithful, for since their baptism, three years before, they had not had the labors of an ordained minister, having been visited by a licentiate only. We received tithes and First-day and Sabbath-school offerings from them. May the Lord bless and strengthen this new church, for it is probable that another year will pass before a minister can visit them.
On the afternoon of the fifteenth we left Ivahy, reaching the Salto do Sapungueiro Tuesday noon. A year ago we found at this place a promising company of seven Sabbath-keepers. Two of these had since moved to Ivahy, and united with the church there. Satan tried hard to destroy the work at this place. We found some still keeping the Sabbath in a formal way, but they were hard to reach with the Word. We did all that seemed possible at that time, and the next morning resumed our journey, arriving late that night at Agua Clara. The next day, at noon, we came to the little city of Tibagy.
Here we visited a family who for more than a year had been observing the seventh day; but the husband was still a slave of the tobacco habit. As a rule, the women here smoke as much as the men. At this place also we could not have baptism, so, after pointing these dear souls to Him who can take away even the uncleanness of the tobacco habit, and commending them to the Lord, we returned to Castro on Friday, January 20, having been gone nineteen days. During this time we had traveled four hundred miles, occupied a bed only a few times, usually sleeping on our saddles, and generally on the earth floor of some shanty, and even preferring at times to sleep out of doors on the ground, in order to escape unwelcome and restless fellow lodgers, such as chicken lice, fleas, sand-fleas, etc. The plan of our trip embraced only such as already observed the Sabbath or were interested, and we visited sixteen families.
Thus while working hard early and late, we had comparatively little to put into our reports. This shows, however, how thinly populated Brazil is in some places, and how much wearing labor is required at times to bring the truth to even a few souls. But the dear Lord loves these souls as much as any others, and desires to save them. May he ever guide by his wisdom is our prayer.
Castro, Brazil.
G. YERAM
By G. YERAM
From Macedonia
G. YERAM
SEVERAL months ago, in a week of prayer number of the REVIEW, I saw a picture of the post-card that years ago I had sent to the Mission Board from Radowishe, Macedonia. I was glad to see it. In that article it was stated that there was "no worker yet there." For nearly seven years my wife and I have been in different places of Macedonia.
VIEW OF THESSALONICA, MACEDONIA
Officially there is no worker, but I should like to be one. We have studied the languages and the place. We have worked in our weakness, and the Lord has blessed us. In some parts of Macedonia at least, the voice of the truth has sounded, though but feebly. I confess that what has been done is nothing, compared to what should be done; but we have been in some places where no stranger is permitted to go.
Not only in Macedonia, which is composed of three vilayets, or States—Thessalonica, Monaster, and Uskub—has the sound of the truth been heard, but also in other parts of European Turkey. I was in Adrianople eight years ago, before I went to America, and now there are in three different towns witnesses for the Lord. One of these formerly was secretary of the Protestant church in Adrianople, and now is one of the best workers. Another is a young Armenian, well educated, who makes translations from our denominational literature. Another who was converted here is now in America. All of these are Armenians.
A Greek colporteur, named Yanakee, from the vilayet of Thessalonica, came to us a few months ago. In a short time he was converted, and now he rejoices in the Lord. I mention this especially because the work has been very slow among the Greeks. A few of those who have embraced the truth do not know the Greek language, but this brother knows it well, besides other languages. We hope that in the Lord he may be a worker in this needy field.
While returning from America, I went through Bulgaria, where I spent forty-two days. Here a few came to the truth, and two of them are now workers. To the Lord belongs all the glory. Surely the Lord has done much for us. I confess my great weakness. Thanks be to him now and forever, amen. It is good for me to be a worker, if the conference so decides.
This Thessalonica where Paul was, is the gate of Macedonia. It has more than one hundred and thirty thousand inhabitants from different nationalities. Here is a young man, a native of Radowishe, who is much interested in the truth.
Perhaps the Lord will help us to begin a medical mission in the near future, in some part of Macedonia.
From Thessalonica I salute you with much love. The Lord be with you all. Amen. Pray for us.
Mission Notes
REV. MR. HIND (C. M. S.), of Kokura, Japan, was passing some cavalry at drill, one day in February, when an officer called to him, and asked if he had any of the little books. On learning that he had, the officer had each of his men receive a copy of the Gospel of St. Mark, telling them that they ought all to choose the way of living it prescribes. Mr. Hind so gained an opportunity of telling the soldiers something about “the Way.”
DR. C. B. MACAFEE, of Brooklyn, gives six good reasons why he is an optimist as to foreign missions: (1) He always wins who sides with God; (2) the church is bound to fall in love with the will of its Master, when once it understands the case; (3) a praying church is basis enough for optimism; (4) the high quality of the men sent out as foreign missionaries; (5) the fitness of the gospel to supply the needs of the world; (6) the quality of the men whom the gospel is finding and making in heathendom. There are plenty of other reasons for optimism as to foreign missions, but the doctor says wisely that he likes the first one best.
W. A. MCCUTCHEN
By W. A. MCCUTCHEN
Texas
BURLESON.—I began tent-meetings at Burleson the night of July 1. Although only ten miles from Keene, where it was supposed there was not much interest, we made preparation for a good attendance, and have not been disappointed. But we worked and prayed for it. In the first place, I procured the best location the town afforded for a tent. Then we fixed up the tent neatly, with good seats, and we keep it in nice order. And besides the notice in the local paper, which I wrote myself and furnished the editor, I had a liberal supply of carefully worded dodgers printed, and with these I went in person to every house in the town. This gave me a chance to meet the people and give them a personal invitation to the meeting, while helpers distributed them along the country roads. The result was a good audience the first night. Then we began our visiting right away.
The meeting has now been in progress a week, and the congregations have continued to increase until the tent will not hold all who come, and seats have been placed on the outside. The people are extremely kind to us, supplying many of our wants in the way of eatables, and showing us many other courtesies. It is too early yet to tell what the final outcome will be, but everything looks favorable, and we hope for good results. To this end we desire the prayers of God's people.
W. A. MCCUTCHEN
Canada
By J. W. Boynton
PONOKA, ALBERTA.—About three years ago a good brother was distributing some Signs, and gave one to a widow, who soon became so much interested that when he came again, she subscribed for the paper. She soon became convinced of the truth, and, with her children, began to keep the Sabbath. Some months ago I received from the Review Office the Alberta list of subscribers, and there found a name I had not heard of before. So I wrote to the address given, and weeks later received a letter from this sister, saying she was keeping the Sabbath, and inviting me to visit her, which I promised to do at my first opportunity.
“On my way home from the General Conference, I made a side trip to visit this family. Here, in the midst of the snow-crowned Canadian Rockies, I found this good sister with her family, seeking to hold up the light of truth in a coal camp. She had never seen any Seventh-day Adventists except the one who left the papers three years ago.14She has been taking the REVIEW, Signs, and Little Friend, and is quite well posted in the message, and is in full sympathy with it in all parts. Some weeks ago she sent a diamond brooch, to sell for the work in Washington. Yesterday she took off her rings, and gave them to me to sell for the work in China. And then we went down to a beautiful mountain stream, and I buried this dear sister and two of her daughters with the Lord in baptism. Another daughter will be baptized later. She lives twelve miles away.
This sister is poor in this world's goods, but she gladly pays tithe, and makes offerings as she can. Last night she ordered “Great Controversy,” “Patriarchs and Prophets,” “Daniel and the Revelation,” Youth's Instructor, and Life and Health.
This is but another evidence of what our good papers are doing, under the providence of God. O that more of our people could realize how much good could be accomplished by scattering the printed page “like the leaves of autumn”! J. W. BOYNTON.
Georgia
By H. E. Courter
DECATUR.—I have been doing self-supporting work, with the exception of ten dollars a month, which I receive from California. My circumstances require me to labor; I work all the time except Sabbaths and Sundays. On the Sabbath I generally preach to the Atlanta church, give Bible studies, and visit the sick and those who need help. On Sunday I usually go to Sunday-school and teach a Bible class or review the lesson. I also visit and give away papers.
The Atlanta church elected no elder, and consequently they did not have the ordinances for some time. July 1 was a precious day; two sisters who had been struggling with the tobacco habit for some time went forward in baptism, claiming victory over the flesh. After baptism Elder R. M. Kilgore led in the ordinances of the Lord's house.
I praise the Lord for the good beginning that has been made at Washington.
H. E. COURTER
North Dakota
By A. E. CHRISTIAN
SAGINAW.—Brother and Sister Richard Graham came to this place from St. Charles, Mich., five years ago. For nearly three years they were debarred from all Christian association. They have tried to live as Christians, and spread the light of present truth by scattering our literature and giving Bible readings. Three months ago Brother E. Chase joined them. A good interest was developed.
Six weeks ago I was asked to take up the work here. God has blessed us greatly. Sabbath, July 1, a Sabbath-school was organized with twenty-five members. Six were baptized. The following day we organized a church with twenty-one members. During the organization God poured out his Spirit in a marked manner. Seven adults yielded to its tender influence, and found peace with God. These are awaiting baptism and church fellowship. Others were deeply moved.
Brethren, let us accept this as an impetus to a Christian life, and willingly yield to the dictates of the Holy Spirit.
A. E. CHRISTIAN.
South Mississippi
By James Bellinger; Carrie Bellinger
May 1, 1905, our tent was pitched in Lumberton, and we, in company with Elder Shaeffer, held meetings for about three weeks. As the result, one precious soul gave himself to God, and went forward in baptism. This young man has a good education, and desires to work for the Lord. We believe he will make a good worker in the cause of God. We thank the Lord for at least one soul who is willing to surrender all to him.
June 1 we moved our tent to Hattiesburg, a town of about eleven hundred inhabitants. Brother S. C. Coltrin, a faithful Bible worker from California, has been laboring here for about four months, and as a result several have taken their stand for the truth. Some have decided to obey since we came with the tent. Our attendance has been very small for such a large place. However, we hope to organize a company of about eighteen before we leave this place, and Brother Coltrin expects that a few for whom he is doing personal work will obey. To God be all the praise.
Last Sabbath we were at Ellisville, where the church celebrated the ordinance of the Lord's house. There were thirteen church-members present, and seven visitors. The day was spent in singing, praying, and talking of the goodness of the Lord. The Spirit of God came down in a remarkable manner, and all returned to their homes with a greater determination to serve God, and live better Christian lives than ever before.
Our courage is good, and we feel to praise God that we can have a part in this good work. We are glad to see the work going in all parts of the world, and believe that it will soon be finished, and Jesus will come. We are living in solemn times, and must make our calling and election sure. We need the prayers of all God's children. We want to be faithful in holding up the standard of truth at this end of the line.
JAMES BELLINGER,
CARRIE BELLINGER.
India
By W. W. MILLER
CALCUTTA.—Some one cut out a question from the Pioneer, and sent it to me to answer. It was this: “The Sabbath.—Can any reader of the Pioneer inform me when was the day of rest, namely, Sabbath of the Jewish dispensation, superseded by Sunday, the first day of the week, and what is the authority for altering the fourth commandment?—S.” Before I could get time to answer, the reply came out in the Pioneer about the same as a Seventh-day Adventist would give.
There is to be a mass-meeting in England in June, to urge more strictly the observance of Sunday. We have one thousand “Appeal to Clergy” on hand, and will soon have another thousand. We will get the addresses of ministers, and send them each one; for it is time for Seventh-day Adventists to sound this truth throughout the world. The Lord will recognize every effort put forth in this direction, and we are anxious to do our part.
More calls are coming for information about the Sabbath than ever before. I promised a man that Brother Guinness and I would go to East Bengal next month to look after the interest there. He said five hundred were interested in the Sabbath. How true this is, I am unable to say. But one thing must be true, and that is, the Sabbath question is finding entrance everywhere. I am aware that thousands will be stirred, and that if we are not awake, we shall not be able to discern an opening when the Lord makes one. We can not expect the Lord to put off the outpouring of his Spirit much longer.
At the meeting Sunday night two asked for baptism. I am giving readings to a young Bengali, who desires baptism.
We have had earthquakes, and every now and then there are light shocks. The death-rate from plague is about the same. Last week natives died within a stone’s throw of us, and one European died. Prayers are offered up by the natives all night long, that the plague may be stayed. Fifty thousand every seven days is the death-rate.
W. W. MILLER.
Portugal
By C. E. RENTFRO.
CARCAVELLOS.—We are living in a small villa about twelve miles west of Lisbon, where an English submarine cable station is located. We are studying the language, and when we are able to preach, we shall go back to the field of conflict.
Now I am at work on some articles for the Brazilian paper. These will be kept for future use in tracts, when we are able to publish. I have the first Bible study of The Family Bible Teacher, translated by our former teacher, which I will also send to Brazil for publication. Our stay here will enable me to prepare literature, which would have been much more difficult to do in the city where there are many distracting influences.
Yesterday we organized a Sunday-school among some of our English friends, which was asked for by them. Thirteen were in attendance, counting ourselves, and we may have twenty or more soon, when it becomes better known. We enjoyed Elder Conradi's visit, and his counsel was timely.
I have had my first experience with avowed “higher critics” in Lisbon; many others who do not lay claim to that title have the subtle reasoning, instead of a “Thus saith the Lord.”
Some one ought to come here who can preach. I am convinced that our work will be in that direction mostly, for where eighty out of one hundred can not read, canvassers will not be of much use. There is not a great amount of danger in public work just now, because there is among the Portuguese a desire to do like the English. So a citizen of either the United States or England runs no great risk of being stopped, because the authorities fear the results of an open trial, such as Englishmen could demand. We can publish almost anything, provided we keep out of politics. Just now there is a high feeling concerning liberty of the press. The journalists are working hard for freedom in that line.
Some one familiar with the French or the Latin language could soon be ready for work here. A great many of the Portuguese know French. With some one to assist, by the end of a year we ought to be ready for public work in a substantial way. I know you will have many difficult problems to work out, so I am loath to plead very hard for help. I will do what I can by God's help. May our Heavenly Father direct affairs so that the outward and forward movement of this message will encircle the world soon, end the conflict, and save many souls from ruin.
C. E. RENTFRO.
France
By F. E. ROBERT
PARIS.—In spite of the numerous hindrances, the work in this great city is moving quietly but surely. Workers placed here realized that in this great citadel of the enemy the message would triumph only through much praying and faithful evangelistic work. Earnest prayers were therefore offered up daily that the mighty power of God should revealed. Little did the workers thus engaged know that in a Baptist church, located not far away, God was pouring on a few of its members the same spirit of grace and of supplication. For ten days they were united in praying for the restoration of the truth in the church and the outpouring of the Holy Spirit. Soon one of our Bible workers met one of these praying ones, who introduced him to others. They, four or five in number, all seemed to accept the light of the message from the start. This naturally aroused the wrath of the enemy, who through the pastors of the church succeeded in regaining four of the five supposed erring ones. One, however, a lady of renowned piety and unusual intelligence, remained firm. The fierce conflicts through which she has passed and is now passing only served to strengthen her, and she is confident, which confidence we also share, that God will do an extensive work through her, not only for those of her own church, but for others, as she is well known among Protestants in Paris and in other localities. In fact, there is a stir in the camp of the enemy which is interesting. The pastors and others of their workers, in their attempts to fight the truth, are helping to make it known, some being interested who otherwise would pay little or no attention to it. We feel that now as never before is the time to continue in prayer. We have gained an advantage, and we intend to hold it; thus we are sure of success.
Earnest and united efforts are being made by the Protestant churches of Paris to bring such a revival as has been in progress in Wales, but there is an interdict which they can not understand. However, some of the enemies of the truth attribute it to this woman's acceptance of what they call false doctrines. The seed of truth is being sown, and we shall surely reap if we faint not. There are at present seven who desire baptism, which we hope will soon take place. Every now and then we see indications that God is only waiting for us to get in right relation with him, and then he will work mightily. From one prayer season to another we see interesting developments. What a pleasure it is to see God work! and what a rest it is to believe him! It is the only life worth living—that life of faith “active by his activity; loving with his love; asking not, ‘What can I do?’ but, ‘What can he not do?’”
F. E. ROBERT.
Barbados
By L. W. BROWNE
ST. LUCY.—On the night of February 15 I spoke for the first time in the village of Connetown, in the northernmost parish of this island, where I was an entire stranger, although a native of Barbados. Here Elder Haysmer had already conducted about six or eight meetings, and therefore the attendance was good. The following night I went to another place about two miles distant from the first mentioned, and conducted service. Here, we had met with the people only once. The attendance and interest were also satisfactory here. From that time until now I have held meetings in the two places alone, owing to the absence of other workers.
There has been opposition in both places, but especially in the first named,15both in the pulpit and in the homes of the people. The minister visited the home of one of our followers, speaking to him against the truth. For the last four weeks he has been driving past our place of worship; and, stopping his buggy in front of the next house, he goes in and listens to what is being said. The evil one is working. But, thanks be to God, the victory is ours, through Jesus Christ. There are six who have taken a bold stand for truth, and desire baptism; others are deciding.
Yesterday evening I visited a man who wished to tell me of his great desire to walk in obedience to the law of God. He is superintendent of a small plantation, directly under the control of the manager. It is his duty to hire his laborers, and pay them every Saturday, also to see that work is well done. While he was presenting these facts to me, the manager came up, and without any introduction, he at once said, “If you join those Adventists, you will have to give up your work.” The man quickly replied that he was willing to give it up.
This poor man, if he should lose his position, has no trade to depend upon, and no property to support him. It would mean starvation. It is not only so in his case, but in the cases of hundreds of poor people on this island who see the truth, but have no means of support after giving up their positions. I wish some of our wealthy brethren in the States could realize what the poor negroes of the West Indies must pass through in order to keep the Sabbath. Very few, even of our workers, seem to realize these facts. As a negro, I can speak. If these things were better understood at home, many of our brethren would come to the West Indies and establish factories, etc., even at a risk, that poor, well-meaning people might be helped.
Another thing of great importance to the West Indies is the matter of education. A friend of the cause told me a few days ago that he was not satisfied with the education his children received, and would be glad if there were an Adventist school near by. May the Lord open the eyes of our brethren in the States to the needs of the West Indies, and may they volunteer to come over and help us start training-schools and academies. There is not even a church-school on this whole island. What must our children do? What must our children be?
My desire is to work until Jesus comes, if it be his will, otherwise to be found at my post when the messenger of death arrives.
L. W. BROWNE.
Cuba
By Mrs. L. M. Clark
CEBALLOS.—About a year ago a Baptist minister preached here a few times. Since then there have been no religious services of any kind.
Recently a subscription was started to raise funds for building a church, and also a separate subscription for a maintenance fund. The people wish to have services of a religious nature, and I think would give our minister a good hearing, if one could come soon. The proposed church is to be a “union” church; but such churches are often not open to our people, even if they do help build them, as they usually soon pass under the control of some particular sect.
In short, it seems that the most favorable time to present the truth here by the living preacher is now at hand. I do not know when the church building will be erected, but presume it will be some time this summer, but at present the public hall or the schoolroom could be used as a meeting-place.
During the past year we have used a club of ten Signs, and at present have six or seven regular subscribers. We have also sold a few of our smaller books, one Oxford Bible, and quite a number of Spanish and English Testaments. We have loaned such books as Thoughts on Daniel and the Revelation,Steps to Christ,Patriarchs and Prophets,Great Controversy, etc., to all who cared to read them, and have sent in a club of seven yearly subscribers to the Life Boat.
Among the natives we have been able to do even less, as we are very imperfect in the language, and have not had the literature to use. We have given away a number of parts of the New Testament in Spanish, and some Spanish tracts. The last mail brought us a roll of our Mexican papers, for which we hope to be able to get some subscriptions.
It seems that the Lord must have some honest souls here, and we long to see them gathered out. We are interested in the whole field and in the plans that are laid for the work in all lands. May we all be faithful wherever duty calls, and share in the reward of the faithful at His coming.
MRS. L. M. CLARK.
A North Dakota Camp-Meeting
By John G. Walker
THE German local camp-meeting announced for Goodrich, June 26 to July 3, passed off very pleasantly and with profit. The number in attendance was somewhat irregular, as many who came for the first part returned to allow other members of their families to come for the latter. Sabbath, July 1, was our largest gathering, there being over four hundred present.
We were pleased to have the labors of Elder J. W. Westphal for the early part of the meeting, and those of Elder Haffner for the close. While the meeting was German, a few English laborers were present, among whom were Elder Smith Sharp, Elder R. A. Underwood, and Brother James, union field secretary.
One interesting feature of the meeting was the large number of young people present, many of whom gave their hearts to God for the first time. Twenty-seven were baptized.
The donations to different enterprises were as follows: Southern work, in cash and pledges, $134; South America, $158.13; July 1 offerings, $151.78; Sabbath-school offerings, $38.96; for our industrial school, $703.
The large number of Germans in this conference makes it one of the most favorable recruiting fields for the missions of that language, and we hope the time will soon come when we can send a number of laborers to the large cities of America, where so many of that nationality live. This, as also the foreign mission work, was presented to our brethren, and the message seemed to draw a hearty response from their minds and hearts.
The weather at the first was very wet, and may have hindered some in coming early, but on the whole, it was favorable for a meeting where tents had to be pitched on the open prairie.
We are very thankful to our Heavenly Father for his presence manifested among us, for the kind, and sympathetic spirit revealed in the camp, and for every blessing that brought forth those expressions of praise so often heard among the worshipers.
Our hearts long for the time to come when there will be but one language, one King, the place to worship being “before the Lord” in the eternal city.
