Light for the Line, THE SOUTH AFRICAN CHURCH RAILWAY MISSION MAGAZINE,

No. LXLX.. Q uarterly. JULY, 1923. 21- per.annum, 2/6 p o s t f r e e .

South Hfrican Cburcb IRaüwaç ílbíssíon.

Office of the Mission: Diocesan Office, Grahamstown.

STAFF.

The Rev. Canon R. Thornely Jones, M.A. P.O. Box 133, Grahamstown.

Reverend C. W. Stenson-Stenson...... Poste Restante, Bulawayo.

Reverend A. C. Hobson, M.A...... S. Augustine’s Vicarage, Kimberley.

Reverend E. D. Smith The Parsonage, Naauwpoort. Reverend G. H. Thome ___ Alicedale. Miss M. Porter ___ St. Monica’s Home, Queenstown. Miss Norah Short ...... 2, Cuyler Crescent, Port Elizabeth.

Miss J. Batcham .... 78, Douglas Street, Bloemfontein.

Reverend E. Herbert .... Waterval Boven, Transvaal.

Native Catechist: David Mjezu.

Hon. Editor and Children’s Secretary : Miss Muriel Blundell, Box 133, Grahamstown.

London Office: South African Room, Church House, Westminster, S.W. Hon. Secretary in England: Miss Mary B. Attlee, Westcott, Twyford, Winchester, 2 . LIGHT FOR THE LINE.

LIGHT FOR THE LINE. time on the voyage and were feeling better for the rest and change which the trip pro­

Subscriptions, 2/- per annum, 2/6 post vides. Their letters of course, at this time free, can be paid to the Editor or to any of of the year, are full of the joyous beauty of the Mission Staff or Local Agents, or sent to the Old Country in the Spring: those^who the Diocesan Office, P.O. Box 133, Grahams- have seen it, after being away for some tow n . Local Agents are asked to send names and years, know that the praises of such new addresses of any removals from their list, beauty cannot well be over-sung. When or change in numbers required, to the Editor, the first bloom had worn off most of Box 133, Grahamstown, also to apply at once the travellers found they had still some to the Editor if the Magazines do not reacli them duly. way to go before being as fit as they :o;------expected, but we trust it wall not be long before they are all as fresh and full of life as ever. PRAYER FOR THE MISSION. The immediate future is not quite so bright as we should like; gaps will have O Lord Jesus Christ, whose love is never to remain for a few months, but beyond failing, make this day to be the day of Thy tender mercy towards this Mission. Listen that there is certainly a real brightness: to the prayers of all Thy children; be the Mr. Stenson may possibly have gone before Shepherd of the lost, the Guide and the Light this is in your hands and his successor can­ of unbelievers, the Teacher of the simple, the not sail as soon as at first he expected— it Father of the fatherless, the Protector of the oppressed, the Physician of the suffering, the will now be towards the end of September; Comforter of the dying, and bring us all at two other Priests have offered their ser­ last to Thee, our Refuge and eternal Rest, vices, but they will not be able to come till who livest and reignest with the Father and the Holy Spirit, ever one God, world without the New Year; and Miss Porter hopes to end. A m en. sail on the Ceramic on August 24th and is bringing with her Miss Barker, who will be ------:o:------filling Miss Gardner’s place. Miss Barker LETTER FROM THE HEAD. is an experienced worker and has some knowledge of the Transvaal, so she will not be entirely new. Miss Batcham expects to Grahamstown, return by the end of October. On the June 19th, 1923. whole, therefore, we have much cause for Dear Friends, thankfulness in having our gaps filled up Since I last wrote to you Mr. Peppercorn, even if it does mean a little break mean­ Miss Stenson and Miss Batcham have all while. sailed for England; news has been received Then, too, Mr. Rogers, one of the oldest of their and of Miss Gardner’s safe arrival. and best friends of the Mission, hopes to They all seem to have had the usual jolly sail for South Africa again in July, and SOUTH AFRICAN CHURCH RAILWAY MISSION QUARTERLY. 3 whether he sees his way to join up with the 2 /1 ; Mazabuka, 1 /6 ; Kafue, 2 /2 ; Lusaka, Mission once more or accepts other work, lid.; Broken Hill, 8d.; Ndola, 1/5; Elisa- it will be a pleasure to know he is back with bethville, 2/8:1; Lubumbashi, 1/62; and us in the country: a truer and sounder Panda, 3/2. I am grateful to one or two of friend the Mission never had, and he may our readers for kindly drawing my attention be sure of a very hearty welcome. to the mistakes so that they may be cor­ Mr. Thorne has found the climatic con­ rected in this issue— it is a good thing some ditions more trying- that he expected, and notice is taken of what is printed, and it to his great annoyance has had to miss some seems almost worth making a mistake now of his engagements: he has gone to Kim­ and then so as to assure us of this fact: I berley for a little change, which I hope will am sure Mr. Peppercorn would like me to set him up in health and strength. We are offer his apologies for the mistakes. While indebted to Canon Wyche for very kindly some folk worked out the figures and found coming to our rescue and taking services at the mistakes, others were greatly taken by Sandflats and Alicedale in June. Mr. Smith the general contents of Mr. Peppercorn’s is at present working along the New Cape letter, and one of our readers strongly urged Central Railway: the General Manager of that it should be printed on a special slip the Line has been wishing for us to do and broadcasted right through the country; something for a long time, and it is a for she always thought, and she was sure pleasure that we have been able to respond crowds of our friends are under the im­ to his invitation: Mr. Smith hopes to be pression, that the Railways -pay for the back before the end of June. workers along the line just as they pay for I am sorry that in our last issue an omis­ the engine-drivers! What a hope!! When sion and a series of mistakes occurred; they shall we be able to get rid o f this idea? were in the contribution “Northern Rho­ Everybody knows that the workers in every desia and the Congo. Church Finance (con­ other religious body have to be paid for by cluded). How is the money raised?” This that body, but crowds still think somebody should have appeared over the name of Mr. or other pays for the workers of the English Peppercorn, as it was his letter and was a Church, so there is no need to be otherwise continuation of the one he sent for the than mean in our contributions to the January number: unfortunately the Editor Church. It has often been stated in this was unwell and her place was taken by an­ magazine, but evidently not often enough, other at the last moment. The mistakes are that the various Administrations provide to be found in the last columns— “Average the workers with free travelling to enable per Person.” No doubt Mr. Peppercorn was them to get about,but for the rest the money in a hurry when he prepared his figures, as has to be provided entirely by the Church usually he is a most careful individual in and the money comes from those to whom such matters. The averages should have we minister or from the kind contributions been; Kalomo, 1 /1 ; Pemba, 8£d.; Monze, of friends in this country and in England. 4 LIGHT FOR THE LINE.

It is on account of the fact that we are out which was given by the members of the to minister to the “ fews” and those who are Winstanley Guild in England in memory of scattered that we cannot hope to pay our their Founder, arrived and was dedicated way, and this is our justification for asking on April 29th, and a right royal time we had for help from our fellow-churchmen: this there: everything looks in keeping and is means that those who are doing their duty of first rate quality, and there is no question and giving fairly and liberally of their of offering Almighty God a “tin shanty with means are gladly helped by friends more fittings to match” in this case—why, the favourably placed, but it also means that father of the first little one to be baptized those who make no attempt to contribute as in the church, seeing almost everything else they are well able to do, are content to get was provided but a font, promised to give their spiritual ministrations very largely as one, and that has been the spirit through­ charity, and the least said about that the out. When Mr. Herbert first suggested better. It should be stated that at Broken building a church, some real groans were Hill, Elisabethville and Panda last year they heard, for it seemed to some of the hopefuls had their Sustentation Funds and prac­ they were in for hard labour for the rest of tically paid their way: other places in the their natural lives and that they would not list too did pretty well: there are places the live to see the building. Of course, now that figures concerning which I should not like the church is built, paid for and furnished to publish for very shame. Let me once within two years, one hears on all sides, “ I more state quite plainly: we travel free told them so” ; but if you believe it, then you while on the work, but we do not get a single will have to wonder who there was to tell, penny from the Railway Administrations or but that we do not give away. From be­ the Governemnts or any other such body of ginning to end the whole thing has been any kind, so that what does not come in by most encouraging and the best thing of all collections, sustentation funds and the like about the Machadodorp business is that is made up by friends either in England or from the very first they saw their duty to in South Africa or— we get into debt. I provide for their share of the Chaplain’s trust this makes the position quite clear. keep, and so they began and maintained a While on Finance, may I draw your atten­ Sustentation Fund, with which even the tion to the following story: A fastidious Building Fund is not allowed to interfere. lady on leaving church began complaining It was the splendid spirit which prevailed about everything. The pews were uncom­ from beginning to end which makes the fortable, the preaching was poor, the music memory of the effort so very jolly. One appalling. “Well, mother,” said her little faithful member of the Church, well beyond daughter, “what could you expect for a the span of three-score-years-and-ten, made ha-penny?” over £80 as a result of her handiwork, and The church at Machadodorp is now prac­ I think she got more real fun out of the tically complete: the Sanctuary furniture, business than anyone else: cheerio, Granny, äOUiH AFRICAN CHURCH RAILWAY MISSION QUARTERLY. 5

I was very glad of the opportunity to go pire Day I dedicated the memorial given by down the Low Veld with Mr. Herbert once the Comrades in memory of those of their more, and a happy time we had there; un­ number who made the great sacrifice and fortunately it has been a time of much who will not return— there were eleven of sickness and it was saddening to see the them, a noble record from such a small out­ effects of a bad malaria season—may it be post of the Empire: it was a great day and many, many years before the Low Veld has few of those present will forget the services another visitation such as 1923 has proved on Empire Day, 1923— the early Eucharist to be. was one of the happiest we have ever had In spite of the slack times through there, a real thanksgiving. So now the which our Waterval Boven friends have church has two memorial windows and the been going, they determined to have an­ brass tablet— which the Mine Manager very other sale to help the Mission Funds, kindly had mounted on native wood— to which are specially strained this year adorn it and to care for, and we hold it an on account of the many passages which, honour to be entrusted with the care of have to be provided; the slack times, tokens which mean so much. malaria and many other things combined to There are several other matters I wanted block the effort, but when Waterval Boven to write to you about, but my space is makes up its mind to do a thing it takes a limited so they must go except one, and mighty lot to stop it: how the money came that is that this is the last issue, in all in or from where it came nobody seems to probability, that I shall be able to write to know, but the funds are to be helped to the you as Head of the Mission: it is not with a tune of £120: well done, Boven, once more. light heart one spends eight of the best It was a brave effort in the face of many years of one’s life and then hands over to difficulties, and we are grateful not onty for another, but I have no doubt it is the right the result but also for the splendid spirit, thing to do. Travelling close on 50,000 a spirit one cannot help but admire, a spirit miles a year for eight years takes its toll, which cannot be daunted or denied. Thank and I am conscious that it is not possible to you all very, very much indeed for whatever retain the energy necessary to continue the part you took in so successful an under­ work much longer and one dreads to hold on taking. till the work itself begins to suffer, so I On Whitsunday and Empire Day I was up have accepted the offer of the Bishop of at Broken H ill: it was a happy visit and the George to take charge of the Parish of services were encouraging. On Whitsunday Knysna: the Reverend H. P. Rolfe will be I dedicated a window which has been my successor, and I ask for your prayers on given in memory of Mrs. Rawson, who his behalf; from what I know and have always took a keen interest in any good heard of him I feel sure the future of the work in the place and especially in any­ Mission will be safe in his hands. We owe thing connected with the church. On Em­ a deep debt of gratitude to the Bishop of 6 tiG H t FOR THE LINE.

Johannesburg for so unselfishly giving us DIOCESE OF GRAHAMSTOWN. one of his best priests for the work— it is a big sacrifice and only one as unselfish as the The Parsonage, Bishop of Johannesburg would be ready to Naauwpoort, 7th June, 1923. make such a sacrifice, but he knows well the My dear Friends, sort of work the Mission is out for, so he It is with real regret that we have heard that made it. Mr. Rolfe will probably take over the Canon is leaving the Mission to become towards the end of August and the Head­ Rector of Knysna after over seven years of strenuous work on the South African Rail­ quarters will probably be in Johannesburg, ways. His untiring energy, unflagging zeal, but you will hear more of this in the October sure sympathy and love of a good story issue: in the meantime I want to take this have endeared him to railway men from opportunity to thank you all for much kind­ Port Elizabeth to Elisabethville. He will, I am sure, carry with him in his new work ness I have received while in charge of the our prayers and good wishes. We may Mission: to my fellow-workers of the Staif thank God and take courage for his inspira­ for their unfailing loyalty, to Canon Wyche tion and example; and we shall, I trust, apply ourselves more devotedly as a result, and the members of the Diocesan Office I to the work God has given us to do in our am very deeply indebted for the way they own little spheres. have helped me in the office work; to Miss I hope we shall get an opportunity later Blundell for editing the Magazine, to our on of saying “ goodbye” to him and also of welcoming the new Head. friends in England and out here who have The Bishop has summoned the Synod helped us with funds to keep going, to you to meet at Queenstown on Saturday, July all for the way you have supported me and 7th. Will you please remember the Synod in your prayers and also the Missionary borne with me. They have been eight very Conference which begins on July 5th? happy years in spite of the demands they NAAUWPOORT. We have had two Ves­ have made, and the friendships made and try Meetings at Naauwpoort. The second the many kindnesses received, not the least one was to elect a Churchwarden in the from the Railway officials of all ranks, will place of Mr. Roy Hewitt, who resigned in order to take up new duties at George. Mr. be some of my most happy memories. My Hewitt has been at Naauwpoort for nearly hope is that you will be as forbearing, kind three years as vice-principal of the school. and helpful to my successor as you have He has been a Church officer for over two years and has lately assisted at Evensong been to m e: thank you all very, very much. during the absence of the Priest, and be­ R. T hornely Jones. sides this he has always been ready to help in the Sunday School when we were short- P.S.— News has just been received that handed. We congratulate him on his new appointment and wish him and Mrs. Hewitt Mr. Stenson has been appointed to the God-speed. The officers for the ensuing year Vicarage of Bolventor, in the Diocese of are:— Churchwardens: Messrs. Comley and Truro; also that Archdeacon Rogers on his Norton; Sidesmen: Messrs. Hitchcock, Huesch, Fawdry, Steinhofel and Stevens. arrival will be acting Chaplain to the Com­ Bazaar. A meeting of ladies was held munity of the Resurrection, Grahamstown. in the Parish Hall on Tuesday evening, May SOUTH AFRICAN CHURCH RAILWAY MISSION QUARTERLY.

29th, and it was decided to hold a Bazaar Messrs. Wise and Robson were re-elected on October 5th in aid of our funds. We Chapelwardens, and Messrs. Hubbard, Vil- shall want a lot of money this year to meet joen and McIntyre, Sidesmen, together with our liabilities, for the Diocesan dues have Mr. Johnson transferred from Port Alfred. been increased; our assessment to the Rail­ The Parochial Church Council consists cf way Mission is overdue; and last, but not the above and Mesdames Wise, Hubbard, least, there is our undertaking to erect a Bosch, Robson and Betts. Parsonage house. We are glad to report that the Sunday Sunday School. We are in need of teach­ School attendance is improving and that the ers and shall be glad t>f volunteers who children are already working steadily for a will undertake this very important work of bazaar. It will not be long now before the instructing the young. Miss Annie Deacon ladies begin to get to work themselves. The has taught for the last five years and has date has not yet been fixed as there are reluctantly given up the work now that her several other important items of local in­ father is transferred to Port Elizabeth. We terest engaging their attention. had hoped to show our appreciation of her ROSMEAD. Here, as at Cookhouse, the work before she left, but it was not possible. Sunday School has taken a fresh lease of However, before this is in print, something life. The teachers are now Mr. George tangible will have reached her in the shape Inggs and Miss Charlotte Lund. Ganger. of a beautiful prayer and hymn book and Lund has recently come to us from George. two small books of devotion. Services have been held at Taaibosch, Sustentation Fund. This is one of the Hofmeyr, Witmoss, Sherborne, and Norvals means whereby we show our gratitude to Pont. Hanover Road had unfortunately to Almighty God for the many benefits we be left out. have received at His Hands. It provides In conclusion, I am burning the midnight an opportunity of giving regularly, sys­ oil, for the electric light has failed me. tematically, liberally and cheerfully of our No! I am not at Rosmead, nor Cookhouse. means for the honour and glory of God. There is no engine trouble. It is past mid­ The immediate need is for more collectors, night and the electricity is switched off. more subscribers and increased subscrip­ The family is at rest, the sea is calm, the tions. Last year we raised just over £40, air is still and warm; and Mossel Bay is while our promises stood at £65. We ought delightful. To-morrow I go up the Line. to aim at £150, at least. If you think this With best wishes to you all. an impossibility, remember the story of a Yours sincerely, small boy who received a bantam hen for a E dm und D. S m it h . birthday present. When he discovered a few days later an egg of the usual bantam Kimberley. size, he promptly put in the coop an ostrich Dear Friends, egg accompanied with the legend, “ Keep Only a few lines this time. I have been your eye on this and do your best.” ill, and consequently all my correspondence We extend a welcome to the Misses Cox has got into arrears. I received due re­ and Wassmann; also to Mr. and Mrs. Cock, minder of this letter, but had to attend to who have come to us from George; and to other matters first, and, as I was able, from checker Gordon and his wife and family. time to time. Owing to being sick, I was Mrs. Juby, for some years Secretary to not able to get to Addo in May, nor to any the Railway Institute, Treasurer to School of the intermediate places. And now I have Committee and part time organist to All been sent off on holiday. Canon Wyche is Souls’ Church, has left for Koffiefontein. most kindly taking Sandflats and Aiicedale COOKHOUSE. The Easter Vestry was (second Sunday), and the Head likewise held on Low Sunday, April 8th, -when took the first Sunday in June, which meant 8 LIGHT FOR THE LINE. a great deal to me. Whilst sick it has been ready!— up on to our northern section of a great comfort to me to know that Miss line, N. Rhodesia and Congo. This has Short has been getting about amongst you, been left vacant now since Mr. Peppercorn’s so that the work has been carried on. Miss return home, and I remember how, when Short is doing her third—and most trying— my section was vacant, a Rhodesian Mis- year of Mission work. I know the very sioner journeyed southwards to supply the high regard which you all entertain for her, need; now I must return the compliment, and how thoroughly she deserves it; so I and pay some visits northwards from time would ask you to show her, more than ever, to time. Please see then, Bechuanalanders, your appreciation of her work amongst you, how it is that my' visits will have to be for it is wonderful what sympathetic en­ rather more scarce than usual for these couragement can do, when one feels tired months. We hear happy rumours of two or “stale.” A fireman was once trying to more priests due from England soon, so it reach a child at a window on the top storey won’t be for long, we hope, that one man of a burning’ house, but the flames drove will be trying to negotiate some 1,400 miles him back. The people below saw him begin of line, with 400 miles of Southern Rhodesia to descend the ladder, and then pause and in between the two sections. I enjoyed the look up again at that little child awaiting an journey into new territory immensely; the awful end. They guessed what was in his grass struck me as being extraordinarily mind, and cheered. That cheer just braced high, the ant-heaps very swollen, and the him up, and next moment he had dashed people very kind! People are more or less through the flames, and saved the child. the same, as far as I can see, all the world Sometimes we feel we can’t do any more— over. Expressions like “getting used to the that we are done: but a cheer can make all people” seem not to mean very much when the difference. Don’t forget to cheer Miss you come to analyse them. I go up and Short up, and to make her feel it can be down this line, and whether it’s Cape Pro­ done, in spite of all our human weakness. vince, Bechuanaland Protectorate, Rhodesia, On the 5th of June we lost our local agent or what not, the people don’t seem to vary for Light for the Line at Alicedale; isn’t it much— they have all got faces and legs and sad? The thing which so generally happens souls, temptations, failings, virtues. What to girls happened to her—she got married! a lot there is in common between us all. I Well, our loss is a certain young man’s gain; have often been foolishly nervous, going and we will wish them every blessing. amongst a new set of people, perhaps you I must not forget to mention a very suc­ have too. But if we could only remember cessful concert and sale at Alicedale last our common humanity, “made of one blood,” month: but I can’t tell you much about it our common origin, “ made in the Image of as instead of being present, I was in bed! Him Who created us,” and above all our Yours sincerely, common relationship to our Saviour, whether realised or not, I think we should G. H. T horne. not mind meeting anybody, tinker or tailor, ------S------:o:------soldier or sailor, apothecary, cowboy or thief." DIOCESE OF KIMBERLEY AND I have been reading lately an interesting, KURUMAN. but sad, novel— sad because it is the story of a young man who started life with a real Modder River, zeal for the Christian religion, and passed May 26, 1923. right off into unbelief. True, it was not My dear Friends, the Christian religion in its full glory, as Since last writing I have had to extend presented by the Catholic Faith; it was the myself—as if I were not long enough al­ narrow type of a rather gloomy Protestant­ SOUTH AFRICAN CHURCH RAILWAY MISSION QUARTERLY. 9 ism, but still there was fervent faith in don’t believe she keeps people back from our the Divine Redeemer. And it went entirely. Lord and the acceptance of the Gospel. But But the saddest thing about the book is that Satan does, and in this wiley fashion too— its author was a priest, and himself once an not by the bald suggestion that the Catholic ardent missionary, and yet he presents us Faith is all a big lie, but by blurring the with a hero who, beginning as a Christian, eyesight of the soul with the darkening veil ends up with marrying an agnostic girl. It of some evil habit, by planting the feet of sets one thinking— how can a man lose his men on paths whdre they know God is not. faith? I want to look at that question for a A young man of crooked life once ad­ moment with you. To see God, that is dressed the great Frenchman and Christian, faith— to lose sight of Him, that is un­ Pascal, in the words, “If I could only be­ belief. How can a man pass from the light lieve your creed, I think I’d lead a different into the darkness? Well now, we often put life.” He got the answer, “Begin by leading the blame for loss of faith on to intellectual a different life, and then you’ll come to be­ difficulties— this question and that which we lieve my creed.” cannot explain, this problem and that which the Christian revelation doesn’t seem to I do not say that this explanation will meet. And we rather like this method of meet all cases of unbelief— there are such explaining how it was we came to lose hold persons as “honest doubters,” people who of our religion— it suits our pride— we can for some, reason or other cannot see things, pose as “ thinking men.” But really, if you cannot accept with a free heart the Faith examine cases of unbelief, you will find more of the Church. They are a good set of often than not, that the difficulty is moral people, these, clean and straight as far as rather than intellectual. “ Blessed are the they can see the way, and no bluster and pure in heart, for they shall see God.” Our boasting and glorying in unbelief; they are Lord in that sentence bases faith, the vision humble, they will listen as you explain the of God, on moral rightness of heart and Faith, and they will probably say, “ I wish life. If we “ tvalk in the Light,” we shall I could believe it.” Indeed, they are “not see Him Who is the Light, even Jesus. If far from the Kingdom of God.” They are we walk in darkness we shall not see Him, in fact following Jesus, though they don’t for He is not there. know yet it is He. But they soon will. Soon He will show Himself to them, and they will I always remember a story told by Dr. be “ glad when they see the Lord.” Torrey, the American evangelist, about a That, my dear people, is my little message young man who came to him with so-called to you this quarter; and 1 think the pith of intellectual difficulties, chief among them it is just this— let us keep our ’ lives, our “ Who was Cain’s w ife?” Torrey asked him whole conduct, as far as we know how, in if he would accept the Saviour, provided he the ways of God, and then the darkness of got a satisfactory answer to his “difficulty.” unbelief, that foretaste of Hell, will never But, oh no, that was going a bit too far. settle down upon us. And as regards in­ Then as the conversation went on, and the tellect, let us humbly acknowledge that there bottom of things was gradually reached, it are dozens of things which we can’t explain, turned out that Cain’s wife was not the and let us wait in patience till the day when obstacle at all, but his own w ife ! Some we shall know even as we are known. Let moral confusion, some breaking of God’s us not be of that foolish company who lose law, some walking in darkness, that was the their tempers with God because He has not trouble. If this young man really*wanted thought fit to tell them all about His ways. to see spiritual truth, it was his conscience that wanted clearing, not his intellect. Poor Your sincere friend and priest, Mrs. Cain, she’s blamed for a lot, but I’m sure she’s not as bad as she is painted! I A. C. H obson. 10 LIGHT FOR THE LINE.

DIOCESE OF SOUTHERN the Bishop was holding Confirmation, and there received “the laying on of hands.” RHODESIA. I came back to Figtree, and after very good services there, on the Sunday I went to Leighwoods (Mrs. Usher) and Mr. Mont­ Bulawayo, gomery’s farm. I stayed the night and had June 5th, 1928. Holy Communion next morning; from there My dear Friends, I went on to Mr. de Wet’s farm, and there Once more I sit down to have a little talk too had a Celebration. with you, and to chronicle the happenings I dashed back to town to meet the Bishop of the past few weeks. Since Eastertide I of the diocese; we travelled to Essexvale have been over the whole section with ser­ together and there, on May 17th, the Bishop vices at most places. dedicated the church to St. Mary the Virgin. Easter Day saw me at Essexvale, and Everyone who possibly could, came, and we most delightful services we had. had delightful services. Now that the I journeyed to Balia Balia, Gwanda, etc., church is properly seated, with splendid where too we had good numbers to the native timber seats, it is all looking very services. nice and more finished. Essexvale should A fter this I went up the Northern strip be very pleased with their little church now, of line. At Dett it was my privilege to and though there are a few improvements admit Miss O’Sullivan into the English still to be made, on the whole everything is Church. We congratulate her and Mr. Mead most satisfactory. We were all delighted to (well known to us who use the “ steamer” have Bishop Beaven with us once more, and often ! ) on their engagement. It is a happy I would thank him for coming and dedicat­ sign when both are one in their religious ing St. Mary’s, Essexvale. outlook. I was glad to have the opportunity of At Wankie I had a very busy time. First being once again at the Bechuanaland “Bis- the baptism of the infant son of Mr. and ley” held at Mahalapye at Whitsuntide. Mrs. Kidd. Then the wedding of Mr. Robert There I met many old friends of the Protec­ Lovemore to Miss Fairbairn. The Bulawayo torate. This annual gathering is excellent Chronicle has had a full report of that day, in a country of far distances, enabling so it is only for me to add the good wishes friends to reunite. It was a happy time for again of all their friends. May God’s bless­ all those who took part in the tournaments ing be with them. We had very hearty and those who were mere lookers on. We services at Wankie on the Sunday. had splendid numbers at all the services. From here I went up to Livingstone. I After this I paid a visit to Tsessebe, being had a couple of days’ rest at the Church- the guest of Colonel and Mrs. Faulkner at house to say goodbye and bon voyage to the the Police camp. It is highly gratifying to Padre, Mr. Cooke, who has gone Home on see such a flourishing Sunday School there. leave. I had the usual services at the Falls Mrs. Faulkner is doing an excellent work. on this occasion. From here I went to Khami, Matopos On the first Sunday of May I was at Belle­ and Heany Junction. vue. I rejoice to say this place is improv­ The Head visited Figtree at this time. ing, many more are taking advantage of the It was fully decided to proceed with the monthly services. If only we could find a building of the church there as soon as Sunday School teacher! Perhaps we shall; funds permit. With a right good will this who knows? should not prove a very difficult task in a A fter this I was at Marula and had ser­ not far distant time. vices as usual at Mr. Shone’s house. Miss It was delightful having the Head with us Mavis Shone journeyed to Plumtree, where once more on this section. Everyone is ex­ So u t h a f r i c a n c h u r c h r a i l w a y m i s s i o n q u a r t e r l y . i i tremely sorry to know that he has resigned “ Head” for the last seven or eight years the Headship of the Mission. Throughout and feels that he must make way for a the whole length of this far-reaching rail­ younger man. We, Railway people, can way line Canon Jones is known to all sec­ easily imagine the strenuous life a man con­ tions of the community. It is superfluous trolling the work of the Mission must have, to say that he will be missed; but no one and we can sympathise with him when hQ grudges his taking work of a less exacting says he must relinquish the strenuous life nature. We all hate the very idea of the for a more steady one. But we realise too Head not being still with us helping and that we are losing a tremendous lot when cheering us, but he will never be forgotten we lose the guidance, help, and supervision by his innumerable friends everywhere. of Canon Jones. Those of us who have come I am not saying “ goodbye” yet, not until in close contact with him cannot think of Mr. Berresford comes somewhere towards his departure without deep regrets. The the end of September, so I shall see you all Mission workers will miss him most of all, several times more! for he has not only been a “ Head” to guide Miss Stenson has arrived home and seems and to whom we could appeal for advice and to be enjoying everything: even the cold and help, but far more than that, he has been a sleet! She says her thoughts have turned dear friend who considers his workers first many times to Rhodesia. and foremost. We have had the advantage I am glad that so many are using their of his wide experience and knowledge and prayers for the sick, and are remembering we can testify to their soundness. Yes! we before God Mr. Hickson and his Mission of shall miss our “ Head,” but he can rest Healing in Australia. There have been won­ assured that he has the good wishes of us derful times of spiritual uplift and physical all as he goes into the beautiful parish of help in the different parts he has visited. Knysna. Don’t ever let us forget to continue to be The new “Head” is to be the Reverend intercessors for the revival of this gift of Mr. Rolfe, one of the best Parish Priests in Spiritual Healing in the Church. Let God the Johannesburg Diocese. He will have a know we really desire it, and it will come. hard and difficult task to fill, but we can I am sorry I cannot reprint the report of assure him of a readiness to help him in his “the Committee of the Episcopal Synod ap­ new post if ever he requires it. pointed to consider Spiritual Healing.” but Now I must record a few things that it would take more space than I am allowed! have taken place on our section. I am however reading it at the places which In April last the Bishop of Johannesburg I visit. paid a short visit to Delmas to hold a Con­ With every good wish to you all, firmation service. After tea at Mrs. Yours sincerely, Vickers’ farm, where we met a few of our C. W. S. St en so n . Delmas friends, we proceeded to the Court :o:------House and held a brief meeting at which the question of a Hall was discussed. After DIOCESE OF PRETORIA. some discussion it was decided to start a building fund for a “Church Railway Mis­ Waterval Boven, sion Hall.” Mr. Beavers, Station-master, Transvaal, reported that he had £80 in hand* towards June 8th, 1923. this fund. I have not heard how much has My dear Friends, been added since, but knowing how enthusi­ Most of you know that the Head of the astic are the people of Delmas, I shall not Church Railway Mission is resigning his be surprised to hear that it has now in­ post to take up the work of a Parish Priest creased. as the Rector of Knysna. He has been During the latter part of April, Canon 12 LIGHT FOR THE LINE.

Jones came to Machadodorp to arrange the I don’t know how to express my thanks furniture and ornaments in the Sanctuary to all the workers in Boven, but I think they of Christ Church. The ornaments con­ know how grateful I am to them all for the sisted of a beautiful Dossal, carpets, and a success of our bazaar. Waterval Boven is magnificent set of cross, candlesticks and a wonderful Boven, for although times have vases given by the Winstanley Guild as a been so bad and work so slack, still they memorial. The churchpeople of Machado­ achieved a splendid financial success on May dorp are delighted with the handsome gift 5th. from the Winstanley Guild, and wish to Below is a balance sheet of the bazaar. thank Canon Jones and the Guild for their splendid support. RECEIPTS. We still want a Font in Christ Church, Bridge D rive ...... £6 3 6 and Mr. Davies of Zêvenfontein, whose baby Golf Tea ...... 6 6 was the first to be baptised there, has pro­ “Flag” Bridge Drive 5 10 6 mised to be responsible for a Font. Thus, Goods sold out o f hand 3 0 6 our church is gradually being completely Donations ...... 1 3 0 fitted out with every necessary thing. Donations per Mrs. Bessenger— 2 15 0 The next event to record is Boven’s bazaar. It was opened by Canon Jones on 18 19 0 May 5th. The stall-holders, attired in fancy Stalls. dresses, were very attractive and very business-like. They got busy with every­ Needlework: Mrs. Charlewood, body who had money and during the day Miss Mason, Mrs. Parker . . 28 7 4 amassed a sum of over £100. The whole Miscellaneous: Miss I. Celliers, bazaar was arranged by Mrs. Charlewood Mrs. A. B o th a ...... 24 1 9 and her committee. The stalls, put up by Toys: Mrs. J. Taylor, Mrs. Bre­ Messrs. Paul Leech and Hutchison and de­ tagne ...... 15 0 0 corated by the ladies, presented quite a Produce: Mrs. Parkins 14 14 3 picturesque appearance. Goods of all de­ Home-mades: Mrs. Swainstone, scriptions came in from different sources, Mrs. Irving ...... 11 15 9 the low-veld friends of the Mission sending Refreshments: Mrs. Jones, Mrs. in a good supply of fruit and vegetables. Saunderson, Mrs. Keay 11 7 4 It would take up too much room in this Dips: Mrs. Hopwood 5 16 3 letter to mention the numerous persons who contributed to the stalls, so all I can do is 111 2 8 to' express our hearty thanks to all who Side S h o w s. helped us in any way. It was most unfor­ tunate for the bazaar that Mr. Charlewood, Cocoanut Shies: Mr. Halkeston 3 3 i our Superintendent, should have been con­ Fortune Telling: Mrs. Paul, fined to his bed with a bad attack of-malaria. Mrs. Shemmaus, Mr. Bruck- Not only was he prevented from coming, but mann ...... 2 13 9 his wife, who had donè so much and was so Dance after Sale, per Mr. Irving 11 10 keen on the success of the sale, was pre­ vented from attending for any length of 6 8 11 time. However, we are pleased to state that Mr. Charlewood is recovering from his sick­ Grand t o t a l ...... 136 10 7 ness and trying to recuperate in Durban. Total expenditure...... 16 7 9 We sincerely hope that he will soon be with us again, restored completely to his former Balance in B a n k ...... £120 2 10 health. SOUTH AFRICAN CHURCH RAILWAY MISSION QUARTERLY. IS

Well done! Boven! and many thanks for lose our Head, Canon Thornely Jones. It is helping the Mission in so liberal a manner. a matter of universal regret, for all, men, With best wishes to you all, women and children alike, feel they have a Yours very sincerely, true friend in the Canon, and one who has their highest welfare at heart. No less is E. H erbert. our Head a friend to his workers, and I r ;o :------should like to acknowledge my own debt of WOMEN’S WORK. gratitude to him, and the real privilege and joy it has been to work under him for nearly Diocese of Grahamstown. two and a half years. Our very heartiest good wishes go with him to his new sphere 50 Longton Grove, Sydenham, of work. We shall not forget him, and I do London S.E. 26, not think he will forget us. April 26th, 1923. This last quarter has been rather choppy My dear Friends, and I have had to change my plans on one on two occasions, which means that I have I am having a most delightful holiday, not been able to see some of you for a good but I am not forgetting you all; in fact, I while. However, I hope to set out in the often find my thoughts are over with you. coach next month and then I don’t intend to The spring is a beautiful time in dear old leave anybody out. England and the trees are lovely in their new green dresses. This is the Royal Wed­ The following places were visited during ding day, but although the sun has occa­ the quarter: Alicedale, Sandflats, Klipplaat, sionally managed to show a gleam of light, Cookhouse, Witmoss, Middleton, Sheldon, the day has been very showery. London Longhope, Ripon, Commadagga, Saltaire, seems very crowded just now, so many visit­ Addo, Mimosa, Coerney, Kenkelbosch, Aber­ ors have come up to see the wedding I deen Road, Barkly Bridge, Bellevue, Vlakte- expect. plaats, Oudtshoorn Camp. Lantern Services I am paying several visits to friends and were held at the majority of places. At relations and so am not spending long in Oudtshoorn I had a very pleasant surprise. any one place. I have been to my old home My train was late getting in and the con­ and saw many old friends. The oldest lady gregation arrived before I did. I found I visited will be 105 this June. She is the that a kind friend had been making a col­ mother of an old nurse of ours and is per­ lection for the Mission in the Camp and she fectly wonderful, able to read and take an handed me the sum of 14/10 in addition to interest in things going on around her. the collection taken at the service. It was I am looking forward to a trip to Norway a bright thought and a helpful one, and in June to see Mr. and Mrs. Falck and their maybe someone else would like to borrow it? boys. Some of you will remember Mr. Giii Guiding. I inspected the Cookhouse Falck as a station master. Lone Company for the first time in April All good wishes. and I thoroughly enjoyed their warm wel­ come. I believe they are putting in a good Yours affectionately, winter’s work. The Klipplaat Lone Com­ M illicent Porter. pany struggles on and two more Second- class badges have been gained and a Cook’s Travelling, badge. This latter was won splendidly by 19th June, 1923. D. Huxham, who was responsible for the Dear Friends, success of a dinner-party of six, not only The matter which is uppermost in the doing the cooking, but preparing the food minds of most of us along the line these beforehand and serving the dishes and wait­ days is, I suppose, the news that we are to ing at table. The Captain, Miss Heath, ha§ 14 LIGHT FOR THE LINE, been ill, but we hope she will soon be fit and visit from the Stationmaster. We played strong again. The Sandflats Lone Patrol games and told stories by the light of about has suffered the loss of two of the best two inches of candle until the very last Guides. Frances and Marjory Badderly moment, and eventually ten very weary but were two of the original five Guides, and very happy people tumbled out at Sandflats. their departure makes us sad, but as they One mother remarked to me next day that have gone to Maritzburg, they will get her little daughter had seemed too sleepy to plenty of up-to-date Guiding. Our last eat any supper! I did not explain, nor did I meeting was a merry one as we did some w orry! dispatch running, and M. van Niekerk This will give you some idea of the scored a success in getting through the lighter side of Guide life, but Guiding has enemy’s lines, disguised as a native woman, its root in deeper things than these, and it. her person being gloriously decked in the is just because we are out for the big things Mission coach hangings and multicoloured ' of life that we are such a happy crowd. I tablecloths, and her face having assumed an expect many of you would like to ask, “ What inky blackness with the assistance of stove are you aiming at with these girls?” I polish. Well done, Maria! you ran well! would reply in our Chief Commissioner’s After the necessary cleansing of the said own words, “We are trying to bring about runner, we were photographed by Sergeant the deepening and developing of their char­ Richards. acters, supplementing the home and school I had the privilege of inspecting the influence, and seeking to train the girls of Alicedale Guides and Brownies in April, and to-day to be more capable, self-controlled, on May 24th they invited the Sandflats sincere, genuine, big-hearted, unselfish, Patrol to a picnic at the Fairy Glen. What public-spirited women of to-morrow.” Read a day we had! Ten of us left Sandflats through our Guide Law and think out what before it was quite light, arriving at Alice­ it stands for— the law of Christ, nothing dale before 8 a.m. We were met by the less— and then look round on the world to­ Captain and regaled with hot coffee, and at day as it has been left by the War, restless nine the combined companies set out for the and unsettled, filled with rebellion and false­ Glen. I suppose one always eats all day at ness and distrust. There is a meanness a picnic! Anyway, as soon as we reached abroad which is ruining our civilisation and our haven, fires were lighted, and eleven poisoning our common life. Well, the Guide o’clock tea served soon after ten. Dinner stands for fellowship and generosity, for followed at twelve consisting of grilled love and loyalty, for truth and purity and chops and potatoes, and endless other deli­ all that is beautiful and strong. Of course, cacies, and afternoon tea was announced at they cannot be perfect Guides all at once, 2 p.m .! I left at 3 p.m., but someone whis­ but these are the ideals for which they are pered to me later that there was another tea striving. Let us help them all we can to after that! Yet again at six o’clock when become great-hearted women, women who our train was about to depart, I distinctly will dare to stand on their own feet, free remember having to call my Sandflats Patrol from the pettinesses and absurd suspicions from further feasting in the Captain’s and jealousies which hamper us to-day. It house! Nobody wanted to go home, which was J. M. Barrie who said the other day, is a proof of enjoyment, and as we slowly “Never ascribe to an opponent motives climbed up to Bellevue, there were dark meaner than your own Nothing so murmurings of possible breakdowns, wash- lowers the moral currency; give is up and aways, derailments, etc., and when we had be great.” to wait on the top about 40 minutes for I was glad to see our Lone Guide at Wit- 24 Up to cross us, I am afraid there were moss, M. Fletcher, who has now her Cook’s actual cheers, which drew down upon us a badge and is preparing for her Needlework SOUTH AFRICAN CHURCH RAILWAY MISSION QUARTERLY. 15

test; a recruit at Sheldon is preparing for but one thing we know clearly, it is God her Tenderfoot test, and I think I am going Who heals and it cannot be His fault, if one to find some recruits at Middleton on my may say so reverently. Then we must re­ next visit. The children at Addo want to member that people are very willing to talk join, but we want a Captain. Will anyone of relapses while few talk of the cures, and come forward? There are two Brownies there have been some very remarkable cures. getting ready for enrolment there and a We are, many of us, so quick to criticise recruit Guide. I enrolled a wee Brownie a and condemn, and not nearly ready enough few weeks ago at Coerney, and another at to appreciate. It is part of that extraordin­ Mimosa. ary meanness to which I referred earlier in There have been a good many changes my letter. Let us pray more for those along the section of late. S.M. and Mrs. Bell whose healing is not yet perfected, and let have left Longhope for Krankuil, S.M. and us remember also those who are endeavour­ Mrs. Brown are at Longhope, while S.M. and ing to carry on the work in many churches Mrs. Jones are at Dassie Deur, their place in our country. at Vlakteplaats having been taken by S.M. It is evening now and piercingly cold. We and Mrs. Blackburn. Sergeant and Mrs. are passing through a wondrously beautiful Richards have left Sandflats, thereby re­ part of our marvellous country, along the ducing the Sunday School greatly. foot of a great mountain range. The snow­ Sandflats has also lost its organist, Mrs. fall has been heavy and the pure white Plumbridge, through Mr. Plumbridge’s mantle stretches far down the slopes. They transfer to Bloemfontein, and on the even­ are dark and .cold and severe. Half-way ing of June 29th, a little gathering of down hangs the mist, soft and clinging and Church friends met to say farewell to Mrs. wet, but above it all the proud peaks stand Plumbridge and to wish her happiness and out triumphantly, and the highest peak of blessing in her new home. Her departure all has caught the reflection of the setting has been a matter of very deep regret to sun and is wrapped round in a warm rosy all, for her services were greatly valued. light. And the thought comes, “ That is A little token of affection and esteem was like God.” He is the God of Power and offered to Mrs. Plumbridge in the shape of Endless Might, the God of Truth and Awful a small travelling toilet set in a leather case. Purity, He is the God of Mystery, but Will you remember in your prayers those through all and above all He is the God of who are preparing for Confirmation at this Love, for He is Love. He is Our Father time, especially those who are in isolated desiring all good for His children, and if we places and can get very little outside help? would only keep our eyes fixed on the moun­ D. Bezuidenhout was confirmed at Somerset tain top in the warmth of His Love, the East on May 11th. We wish her “ good luck way would no longer be cold and dreary, for in the Name of the Lord.” His Peace would glow in our hearts. In a Our very deep sympathy goes to Mr. and recent examination, the children were asked Mrs. Howell in the loss of their youngest whether their souls or their bodies were child. more important, and one boy replied, “ Our I am often asked for news of Mr. Hickson. soul is more important, because although He is in Australia at present and he has just we’re hard labourers and very poor, if our finished a very big Mission at Sydney where soul is in peace with God, then we’re more the crowds were as great as they were in lucky than any rich man.” Sometimes the this country, and the tremendous spiritual children see the mountain top and bask in uplift the same also. One hears much talk the warm sunlight, whilst we still flounder nowadays about relapses following the Mis­ on the cold, dark slopes. sion in this country. Why these are, one Yours sincerely, cannot say, it is beyond our power to know, N orah W. S hort. 16 LIGHT FOR THE LINE.

Diocese of Bloemfontein. the three candidates from Petrus confirmed before I left, and to see parents of both families present, and to hear the words of en­ Leaving Madeira, couragement spoken by the Bishop at their Homeward bound. first Communion. A few days before I sailed 6th May, 1923. I heard of one of our Church families who My dear Friends, have joined the Weeder Doppers— there is Just a few odd jottings of things I meant nothing to grieve over—the Church cannot to include in April Light for the Line. lower her standard, because individuals We have just had nine days on the sea, wish for an easy-going sort of religious life, and a most delightful nine days too— glori­ and are prepared to make no sacrifices of ous weather, a calm sea; sports started time or money. three days after Capetown, dances every Our bazaar realised a little more than night, and last night a concert. We have previously reported—the total amount paid some celebrities on board, including Mr. into the Mission up to date being £138 16s. Leonard Fleming, who told tales of life on a 2d. Possibly those who are interested in farm in the Free State. The tropics were the Mission along the line, and to whom the as hot as they could be, somewhat hotter Mission ministers, will in future like to give than we hoped for! regularly to the Sustentation Fund. Per­ Taking it all round, this is the jolliest sonally, I should like to feel that our Rail­ trip I have ever had. I eat, sleep (a lot), way people and friends care so much for the play and read— and rest. I have found work to be done, that they will regularly about a dozen people I know or have met on finance the work of the section as far as trains, etc., and expect many of them will lies in their power. be returning at the same time. So far I I am getting new slides, and am glad to have written 36 letters; and already feel have received the following donations and as fit as a fiddle— in fact, someone told me collections towards them: Mrs. Worrall, £1; to-day that all my wrinkles had gone. * Sale of Pictures, 10/-; Ficksburg, 6 /-; We are exceptionally lucky in having ser­ Mr. Hay, 5 /-; S.M. Arundel, 5 /-; Wolve- vices on board; the Bishop of Aberdeen hoek, 7 /9 ; Vet River, 3 /3 ; Tweespruit, and three other PadreS, who between them £1/4 /1 1; Mr. Scott, £1.— Total, £6/11. conduct daily services. The average attend­ I cannot help having you all in mind to­ ance on Sundays has been fair. At any rate, day. Last Sunday week I was eating cakes I feel we on the sea are having a better in Mrs. Corneolle’s garden at Tweespruit. opportunity than most of you are having on Mrs. Gell, the two children, Mrs. Watson the veld. and family are travelling home also, so we By November I hope to be with you all are quite an S.A.R. party; as I expected! again and shall be trying a new experiment, I am looking forward to coming back. i.e., to work north of Bloemfontein one Yesterday I was making out a time-table month and south of it the other— as I want of what I want to do, and where I want to to get in more regular work generally: so go when at home, and it looks as if I shall those who have had me monthly will have still be “ living” in trains unless I cut out a to carry on without me alternate months. few places. Viljoen’s Drift is working with Mrs. Now I must end by saying how much I McAinsh as president of the Working Party appreciate the send-off from Bloemfontein, — and Miss Coetzee is keeping the Sunday Viljoen’s Drift and Tweespruit: I feel a School at Tweespruit going for the six new worker will some day have a very warm months, and the communicants will . be welcome awaiting her in the O.F.S. Mr. ministered to by Archdeacon Hulme. and Mrs. Miles were at the coast, and came It was a great pleasure to be able to have to see me off, also Mr, and Mrs, Daniels SOUTH AFRICAN CHURCH RAILWAY MISSION QUARTERLY. 17 and family; it was jolly seeing them. answer. Elsie Jones’ was partly right. The Mr. and Mrs. Holmes from Kopjes have question asked you to give two striking been transferred to Van Reenan, and Mr. instances of Christ’s method of prayer; I Warnes to Jammerdrift, and so on; I won­ am printing Dennis’ reply: (1) He used to der where everyone will be when I return? pray alone away from people” (for example S.M. and Mrs. Mechin have a son, so I when Christ ■vflent alone to the mountain to am hopnig to see him when I return. I pray) ; (2) “ He used to pray out of His must stop, but I will write something for heart, sometimes for a whole night.” The October. first prize in the Seniors goes to Elsie Jones Yours sincerely, (83), Girls’ High School, East London, and the second to Aileen Slabbert (78), All J. B a t c h a m . Saints Sunday School, Sandflats. ------;o:------— For the Senior quarterly examinations Etheleen Harper, of Trappes Valley, comes CHILDREN’S PAGE. first with a total of 180; as Elsie Jones has already won the yearly prize, Elma Wright My dear Children, gains the second place with 174 marks. In the Junior quarterly results Gertrude Ewing I have just finished correcting the yearly (Trappes Valley ) gained 182 marks and examination papers and am feeling just a John Anderson (Somerset East) and Madge little disappointed, for on the whole I don’t Ewing (Trappes Valley) 181 marks; these think they are as good as they might have must both have prizes. I have only totalled been. I feel sure that a great many of you up the marks of those who have done the could have done much better. In the junior four quarters; many little friends have only paper questions 4 and 6 gave the most joined within the last six months, and some trouble. Turn to St. Mark’s Gospel, chapter I am sorry to say have not been regular in 12, verses 28-31, and you will read how Jesus sending in every quarter; but I am very was asked by the scribes which was the pleased that such a large number did the first commandment. Jesus replied: . . . thou papers so faithfully during the whole year. shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy Certificates will be sent to all those who heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy gained 70 per cent, marks and over. mind, and with all thy strength. The second is this, Thou shalt love thy neighbour as Now a few hints for the coming year. thyself. There is none other commandment 1. Children must not help each other or greater than these. For the answer to ques­ do their papers together; the Secretary will tion 6 turn to St. Luke, chapter 6, verses be very strict about this in future. 12-13, and you will find this passage: He 2. Do not always quote from the Bible, went out into the mountain to pray, and He but try to use your own words to give the continued all night in pi'ayer. Christ went same meaning. into the mountain to pray to be alone with God, He wanted to pray undisturbed. The 3. Always put the standard you are in at prizes in the juniors go to Lylie Hurford, school, and number your questions. first with 78 marks, and the second prize to 4. Try to answer all the questions; in the Henry Gravatt with 77, both of Thomas examination some questions were answered River Primary School. splendidly, but the children lost heavily in Dear Seniors, I only gave you one ques­ the marking because some of the questions tion which needed thinking out for your­ were not even attempted. selves, and that was question 4. I had quite Before I close I know you will all join given up all hope that it would be correctly with me in wishing all good wishes to our answered when I came to Dennis Banks’ Head, Canon Thomely Jones, who, after so paper and found that he had given the right many years of strenuous work, is retiring 18 LIGHT FOR THE LINE. from the Church Railway Mission and tak­ The beginning of a new year’s work. We ing up work at Knysna, in the Diocese of shall be thinking again of the life of Jesus George. We wish him every blessing in his as we cannot ever know too much about new work. our Great Elder Brother. I want you all, Goodbye for this quarter. especially the Senior, to let your answers be as full as possible. Do not simply copy the Your friend, words from the Bible, but write as though T h e E ditor. you thought out your answers. Sometimes you will find a question, as 3 Senior, which Elsie Wright, thank you for your letter. will require you to think out your answer I would very much liked to have seen the as it cannot be got straight from the refer­ snow on the mountains. Hilton and Lionel ence given. The advantage of studying the Wilkinson, I am very glad you both passed life of our Lord is that we may learn what your standards at the last inspection; I He has to teach us about Life in all its hope you will do so again next year. Ber­ fulness and then through Prayer and the nice Silcock, I am so sorry your mother has guidance of the Holy Spirit we can live as been ill; I hope she is better again. It was true and noble Soldiers of Christ and so do very plucky of you to do the examination all for His honour and glory. He worked under such difficult circumstances. for each of us and it is so wonderful to know He wants us each to help Him. Life ------; o:------is a great adventure lived in His Service.

VICTORIA BIBLE READING. Seniors (Standard 5 and over). QUESTIONS. 1. Read Isaiah 7, v. 10 to 14. St. Luke 1, v. 35. (a) Of what great promise do we read in Ju l y , 1923. these verses? (b) When was this promise fulfilled? Rules for Victoria Bible Reading. 2. Read St. Luke 2, v. 8 to 20. 1. Write clearly your name and address at (a) Who were the first people who re­ the top right-hand corner of the page. ceived the news of the birth of Jesus? 2. Below your name give your age, date of your birthday, and the standard you (b) Who was the messenger and what are in at school. was his message? 3. In the left-hand corner of the page give (c) For whom is the message? the name of your school. (d) Write out the song of praise and say 4. Send in your answers before September who sang it? 10th, to The Children’s Secretary, Box 133, Grahamstown. (e) What did the shepherds do when the angels had gone away? N otice.— Marks will be taken off if there are signs of carelessness in the reading of (f) What did the shepherds do as they the questions. Untidy writing and insuffi­ went home? cient postage on the envelope (which you must address yourself) will also lose marks. 3. St. Luke 2, v. 8-20. Bibles and Prayer Books may be used when What can we learn from this which will answering questions. help us who live to-day— SOUTH AFRICAN CHURCH RAILWAY MISSION QUARTERLY. 19

(a) To whom did God give the honour of (b) that she would suffer through the a special message, to busy people or sufferings of Jesus? to those who were selfish and lazy? 12. St. Luke 2, v. 39-40. (b) In order to have “peace on earth” (a) Where did the Holy Family live after and to be people of “goodwill,” to leaving Jerusalem? whom must we give glory and praise? (b) In what ways did Jesus grow?

(c) How did the shepherds show they Juniors (under Standard 5 ). were interested in the angels’ mess­ age and wanted to learn more about 1. Read St. Matt. 1, v. 20, 21. Jesus? (a) Who was the Mother of Jesus? 4. I Peter 2, v. 21. (b) What does the name Jesus mean? (a) Why did Jesus suffer for us? 2. St. Luke 2, v. 1-7. (b) What should we do? (a) Where did St. Joseph and the Blessed Virgin Mary live? 5. Micah 5, v. 2. To whom does the prophecy in this verse (b) Why did they go to Bethlehem? refer ? (c) Why was Jesus laid in a manger? 6. St. Luke 2, v. 1-4. 3. St. Luke 2, v. 8-20. How was it the prophecy was fulfilled (a) To whom did the angel of the Lord that Jesus was to be born in Beth­ come and when? lehem? (b) What message did the angel bring? 7. St. Matt. 1, v. 21. (c)Who were the “good tidings of great What does the angel tell us the name joy” for? Jesus means? (d) Who joined the angel and what song 8. St. Luke 2, v. 25, 26. of praise did they sing? How did Simeon know he should see (e) What did the shepherds do as soon as Jesus, “the consolation of Israel,” the angels had gone away? before he died? (f) What did the shepherds do on their way home? 9. Read St. Matt. 2, v. 11-18. (a) Give an account of the visit of the 4. St. Luke 2, v. 25-32. wise men?. (a) In what city was Simeon living? (b) Why did Herod order the little chil­ (b) How did Simeon know he should see dren to be slain? Jesus, “ the consolation of Israel,” before he died? 10. St. Matt. 2, v. 2. St. Luke 2, v. 32. (a) Of what nation did Herod think Jesus 5. St. Matt. 2, v. 2. St. Luke 2, v. 32. had come to be king? (a) Of what nation did Herod think Jesus (b) For whom did Simeon say Jesus had had come to be King? come? (b) For whom did Simeon say Jesus had come? 11. St. Luke 2, v. 34-35. What did Simeon say to the Blessed 6. St. Peter 2, v. 21. Virgin Mary which showed her (a) Why did Christ suffer for us? (a) that Jesus would have enemies? (b) What should we do? 20 LIGHT FOR THE LINE.

7. St. Matt. 2, v. 1-10. 9. St. Matt. 2, v. 13-15. (a) Who was king when Jesus was born? What happened when the wise men had left? (b) Why did the wise men go and see the king? 10. St. Matt. 2, v. 16-19. (c) What did the king tell the wise men (a) Why was Herod angry? to do? (b) What did he do? (d) Why did the king say he wanted to (c) Do you think Herod really wanted to see the child Jesus? go and worship the child Jesus as he told the wise men? 8. St. Matt. 2, v. 11, 12. (d.) What was the next message the angel brought to Joseph? (a) Who did the wise men see when they came to the house and what did they 11. St. Matt. 2, v. 23. do? After the death of Herod where did the (b) Why did they not go back to Herod? Holy Family live?

VICTORIA BIBLE READING YEARLY EXAMINATION. SENIORS.

NAME. AGE. STANDARD. SCHOOL. MARKS. Elsie Jones ...... 18 VIII East London . . 83 Aileen Slabbert...... 13 VI Sandflats 78 Dennis B a n k s ...... 13 V Kariega 75 Abel O elofse ...... 17 V Wolvefontein . . . 74 Magritha Bellingan . . 14 V Kendrew 73 Hazel Maud van Kerken 12 VI Barroe . . 66 Frances Killian 17 Somerset East 60 Hilton Wilkinson 13 VI Lunga 58 Annie Luke ...... 15 V Tweespruit . . 56 Elma W right ...... 18 VI Le Roux Station . . 55 Florence Killian 15 VII Somerset East . . 54 F. Bellingan ...... 15 V Kendrew 51 Jean Jones ...... 16 VIIc 50 Harriet Killian ...... 12 V Somerset East . . .. 49 Noel Keevy ...... 17 VI Maclear 47 Kenneth McAinsh 13 VI Viljoen's Drift . . 35 L. M. Forrester 13 V Tweespruit 32 D. Wilson ...... 12 IV Graaff-Reinet . . 32 Verenica Keevy 16 VI Maclear 30 Eileen Forrester 12 V Tweespruit . . . 26 Garnet Whitaker 14 V Kariega 26 Jacoba Oelofse...... 12 III Wolvefontein 22 Kitty Slabbert...... 13 VI Saltaire 21 Frank B u tler ...... 16 V Tweespruit 20 John C. R o u x ...... 16 VII Saltaire 11 SOUTH AFRICAN CHURCH RAILWAY MISSION QUARTERLY. *1

JUNIORS.

NAME.AGE. STANDARD.SCHOOL. MARKS. Lylie Hurford 11 V Thomas River 78 Henry Gravett 12 TV Thomas River . . 77 Lionel Wilkinson 9 IV Lunga 75 Noel Tupper 11 II Thomas River 74 Bernice Mary Silcock. . 16 IV Sheldon Station . . . . 72 Maria Classen 15 VI Thomas River 72 Mildred Gates 11 III Graaff-Reinet 69 Dorothea Classen 9 II Thomas River 64 Victor van den Berg . . 12 IV Kendred 63 Clare Robertson 11 A7 Dohne 62 Helena Venter 12 III Thomas River 61 M. P a r k ...... 12 IV Kendrew 59 Benjamin Bellingan . . 10 III Kendrew . . 57 Sophia Park 10 III Kendrew . . 55 Dennis Rafferty 12 III Kendrew 55 Theunis Bellingan 11 IV Kendrew 55 Thomas Diedericks . . 15 III Wolvefontein 55 Johannes Trollip 12 II Thomas River 53 Shirley Blackburn 10 IV Vlakteplaats 53 Albert Hurford 9 III Thomas River 52 Joyce Watson . . 12 IV Wolvefontein . . 50 Doris Corneille 11 IV Tweespruit 50 Nick van den Berg . . 9 III Kendrew 39 Millicent Forrester . . 11 II Tweespruit 37 S. K irk u p ...... 12 IV Graaff-Reinet 36 James Muller 12 III Kariega 36 Jack Anderson . . 11 IV Somerset East . . 33

Total Marks for Four Quarters 14. Jacoba Oelofse. . 116 ending June, 1923. 15. Graham Watson 92 16. Dudley Watson 88

J u n i o r s . 1. Gertrude Ewing 182 S e n i o r s . 2. Madge Ewing 181 1. Etheleen Harper 180 John Anderson 181 2. Elsie Jones . . ' 175 4. Mildred Gates 179 3. Elma Wright 174 5. Letitia Ewing 178 Aileen Slabbert 174 6. Clare Robertson 177 5. Etta McFarlane 172 7. Nell My burgh . . 176 6. Francis Killian 168 8. Sophie Myburgh 171 7. Kenneth McAinsh . . . 164 9. Shirley Blackburn . . 168 8. Hilton Wilkinson 161 10. Charles McFarlane . . 161 9. Lylie Hurford 159 11. Martha Muller.. 150 10. Hazel van Kerken 157 12. Thomas Diedericks . . 144 11. Florence Killian 155 13. Johannes Vermaak . . 123 Theunis Haggard 3 55 2È LIGHT FOR THE LINE.

13. Rockford Maguire 148 HOLY BAPTISM. 14. Harriet Killian 147 15. Dennis Banks . . 146 DIOCESE OF GRAIL 16. Abel Oelofse . . 141 133 At Naauwpoort, March 4th: 17. Jean Jones Atholie Stella Cox. 18. Maria van Niekerk 128 7^1Qirio M nviûl W qcotyî Helen Patricia Bames-Webb. April 1st: Jane Mguqulwa. Results of Victoria Bible Reading Aaron Honco. Quarterly Examination. Elizabeth Botoman. Elsie Botoman. At Cookhouse, March 11th: Walter Janies Behrmann. Ju n e Quarter.

DIOCESE OF KIMBERLEY & KURUMAN. March. At Warrenton: Seniors. Anna Magritha Vorster. Irene Helen Byrnes. E. Wright 48, E. Harper 47, K. McAinsh At Belmont: 47, A. Slabbert 47, E. Jones 46, John Elgar Sarah Ann Reed. 45, Juanetta Elgar 45, A. Pretorius 45, P. At Palla Road: Clark 44, A. Oosthuizen 44, H. van Kerken John Arnoldus Britz. At Debeeti: 44, N. Diesel 43, Frances Killian 43, E. Francis Roberts. McFarlane 43, D. Banks 42, G. Futter 42, April. At Broken Hill: H. Wilkinson 42, R. Maguire 40, T. Haggard Georgina Wilhelmina Rae. 39, F. Bellingan 38, L. Hurford 38, A. At Elisabethville: Oelofse 37, Florence Killian 37, V. Keevy Reginald Merrick Watson Heath. Ronald John Everton. 36, M. Prinsloo 36, H. Killian 35, G. Whit­ Monica Helene Everton. aker 35, S. Erlank 34, P. Greyling 34, A. At Panda: Knipe 34, J. Herbst 34, M. Vermaak 34, N. Florence Dorothy Sigbert. Keevy 33, W. Greyling 32, M. van Niekerk Casper Charles Nicholas. 31, J. Jones 30, K. Slabbert 30, S. Opper- May. At Fourteen Streams: George Walter Futcher. * man 30. T. Haggard (April paper, mislaid) At Dronfield: 34. Johannes Jacobus Marais. Juniors. DIOCESE OF SOUTHERN RHODESIA. J. Anderson 48, A. Elgar 47, L. Ewing March 12th, at Umgusa Spur: 47, L. Wilkinson 47, N. Myburgh 47> G. Honor Susanna Koekeinoer. Ewing 46, M. Ewing 46, S. Blackburn 44, Carl Johannes Koekemoer. D. Wilson 44, C. Robertson 44, E. Myburgh March 18th, at Wankie: 44, S. Kirkup 43, Joyce Watson 43, M. Gates Charlotte Anna Forsbrey, April 8th, at Gwanda: 42, Sophie Myburgh 41, J. Pretorius 40, C. Dennis Blackman. McFarlane 40, B. Bellingan 38, M. Bellingan April 9th, at Gwanda: 38, E. Featherstone 38, T. Bellingan 38, M. Barbara Mary Annie Authers. Park 37, N. van den Berg 37, N. J. Rogers April 19th, at 267 Cottage, Inyantue: Johannes Daniel van Aswegan. 36, V. van den Berg 36, M. Muller 36, J. April 22nd, at Wankie: van Wynganst 36, Graham Watson 36, N. John Moylneux Kidd. 3 du Preez 35, M. Forrester 35, E. Lewis 35, May 27th, at Westacre: S. Park 33, T. Diedericks 32, A. van Niekerk Beatrice Wilbers. May 25th, at Victoria Falls: T 32, J. Vermaak 28, J. Oelofse 26, D. Watson Edgar George Geldard. 20. Aubrey Noble. SOUTH AFRICAN CHURCH RAILWAY MISSION QUARTERLY. 28

June 4th, at Raylton: Local Agents “ Light for the Line.” Ray Wilson. Kathleen Joan Moore. June 5th, at Heany Junction: GRAHAMSTOWN DIOCESE. Matthew James Heydenrych. Grahamstown: Miss Booth, Worcester Street. Bertha Agnes Mackay. Alicedale: Violet Marshall. George Daniel Mackay. Cookhouse: Mrs. Wise, Dove Cote. Received into the Church. Cradock: Mrs. Taylor, The Railway Camp. At Dett, April 18th: Naauwpoort: Reverend E. D. Smith. Iris Esrne O’Sullivan. Conway: Mrs. Blewitt, Station House. Port Elizabeth: Miss Hannam, Trinder Sq. Queenstown: Miss Porter, St. Monica's Home. HOLY MATRIMONY. Rosmead: Miss L. Brown. Sandflats: Mrs. Walker. GEORGE DIOCESE. DIOCESE OF SOUTHERN RHODESIA. Klipplaat: Mrs. Dam, Refreshment Room. April 24th, at Wankie: Henry Robert Love- more and Margaret Mary Fairbairn. ' PRETORIA DIOCESE. VolKrust: Mrs. Milton. Silverton: Mrs. Schuch. BURIAL. Waterval Boven: The Reverend E. Herbert, Waterval Boven. DIOCESE OF GRAHAMSTOWN. BLOEMFONTEIN DIOCESE. At Naauwpoort, May 6th: Ellen Mary Eliza­ Bloemfontein: Mrs. Griffiths, 62 Exton Road. beth Delport. Bethlehem: Mrs. Jones, Cambridge Street. —------:o:------ST. JOHN’S DIOCESE. Butterworth: Mrs. Davis, c/o Stationmaster. COLLECTIONS & DONATIONS. DIOCESE OF KIMBERLEY AND KURUMAN. DIOCESE OF KIMBERLEY & KURUMAN. The Reverend A. C. Hobson, St. Augustine’s 1923. March: Warren ton, 1 4 /7 ; Riverton Vicarage. Road. 1 1 /9 ; Grange, 9 /6 ; Belmont, 8 /- ; Con­ DIOCESE OF N. RHODESIA. tent, 7 /3 ; Taungs, 1 3 /-; Pudimoe, 4 /- ; Palla Broken Hill: Road, 1 7 /6 ; Mamabula, 6 /-; Debeeti-, 7 /6 ; Bulawayo: The Reverend C. W. S. Stenson. Artesia, 5 /9 ; Lobatsi, £ 2 /1 7 /1 0 ; Palapye 2 6 /3 ; Mahalapye, £ 1 /1 8 /1 0 . SOUTH-WEST AFRICA. Offerings, 19/6. P.O. Box 133, Grahamstown. Sustentation: Warrenton, 1 8 /-; Lobatsi, £ 1 /1 9 /-; Palapye, 5 /-. April: Broken Hill, £6; Elisabethville, Local Representatives in S. Africa. £ 5 /2 /9 ; Lubumbashi, 1 2 /-; Panda, £ 4 /8 /6 ; Pretoria: Lady Wessels. Mochudi, 1 0 /3 ; Artesia, 6 /6 ; Modder River, Port Elizabeth: Miss Keith, King Edward’s 2 5 /6 . Mansions. Offerings, £ 3 /7 /2 . Sustentation: Warrenton, 1 6/-. May: Warrenton, 1 8 /6 ; Grange, 1 3 /-; Children of the Veld. Belmont, 1 2 /-; Belmont Farm, 3 2 /-; Riverton Road, 1 5 /-; Fourteen Streams, 1 2 /3 ; Content, Secretaries for South Africa. 2 6 /6 ; Taungs, 9 /-; Border, 4 /7 ; Lobatsi, General Secretary: Miss Blundell, Grahams- 2 2 /9 ; Pitsani, 1 1 /-; a farm, 2 /- ; Notwani, town. 1 3 /2 ; Gaberones Station, 5 /9 ; Kraaipan, Johannesburg: Mrs. Beckingham, 70 Muller 1 4 /9 ; a cottage, 3 /6 ; Doornbult, 7 /-; Modder Street, Yeoville. River, 2 6 /3 ; Dronfield, 1 /6 ; Windsorton Road, Bloemfontein: Miss Avery, St. Michael’s 12/-. School. Sustentation: Warrenton, 1 2 /-; Lobatsi, Grahamstown: Mrs. Seale, Grahamstown. 2 7 /6 . Pretoria: Mrs. C. Christie, 902 Schoern^n Offerings, 9 /6 , Street, Pretori», 24 LIGHT FOR THE LINE.

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