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"Let all my life be music! * C. FLORA FORD Ah! Let the heart of me Be as a harp— Where joy and pain With the inspiration of the previous and inspiration to us, and each member Are blended harmony.. . night's programme still with us, we of the choir felt the responsibility that were of great courage as we set out was his in keeping up the good reputa- HE LAST BARS of the theme early Thursday morning on the second tion that had been gained. song ended on a note of exhila- phase of our tour. This day brought Dr. Dailey-Scarlett said the choir's q[ ration and triumph. It was the many changes in the scenery. As we recital was "a model of choral singing final practice before the Avondale passed rolling surf beaches and beauti- . . . their highly disciplined work consti- Symphonic Choir set off on its twelfth ful bushland settings we were struck tuted a challenge to our own choir annual tour. with the marvellous handiwork of God. standards. . . . Singing some sixteen Was this last triumphant note pro- Nearing Lismore, our destination, those items, all from memory and the ma- phetic? We hoped it was. We prayed from the southern states and overseas jority unaccompanied . . . the choir that it would prove to be so. were interested in the many banana proved to be a well-balanced group . . . Wednesday morning, August 20, plantations laden with fruit which was their vocal tone being good and expres- dawned on a scene of bustling activity. covered with blue plastic bags for pro- sion excellent. It was centred around the large red tection. "Their programme comprised items and cream Toronto bus stationed out- Friday, the 22nd—to ! Over ranging from Bach and Schubert, side the college chapel. Various com- the border, and off came many coats. through Mendelssohn, to modern items mittees (into which the choir members An enjoyable rest was spent at Surfer's . . . they were trained sufficiently well were formed) hastened at their par- Paradise, where we had a swim and a to get their pitch without any instru- ticular duties. Robes were packed in welcome lunch. We finally arrived at mental help, and to maintain it plastic bags, luggage and choir stands the modern premises of the throughout the unaccompanied items. stacked away, food tins placed in stra- Conference and were welcomed by the Their part singing was very clear and tegic positions, and innumerable other secretary-treasurer, Mr. 0. Twist, who there was never any doubt as to the de- items were attended to. had arranged for our billeting. tails of the phrasing. At last all was ready. The fifty-eight Sabbath morning at 11.00 found the "Their attacks and releases were choir members and their conductor, Brisbane Central church, a fine modern razor-edged as such things ought to be Alan G. Thrift, were comfortably building, crowded with loyal members. but often are not." seated, and to the sound of hearty fare- Lined up in the front porch the choir We were thrilled too with the grand wells the bus started on its long journey. prepared for the processional—"The accompaniment of the pipe organ We would like to share with you some Lord Jehovah Reigns"—which was fol- played by Mr. Jack Stephens of Brisbane. experiences of this missionary tour. lowed by a choral programme. At 8 p.m. we were happy to support Our first destination was Port Mac- The biggest thrill of the tour came the evening meeting for the Teachers' quarie, where we were warmly wel- at 2.15 in the afternoon when we had Institute at the Central church. comed by the mayor on Wednesday the privilege of presenting the full Sunday, the 24th, we bade farewell evening. After a very successful pro- choral programme in the City Hall. A to Brisbane and set off for Ipswich. On gramme at the civic hall, sincere appre- large audience of 2,000 people listened the way we stopped at Lone Pine sanc- ciation was expressed by the Methodist intently, among them Queensland's tuary where we were delighted to see at minister, the Reverend Mr. Bates, who notable music critic, Dr. Robert Dailey- close range many of Australia's interest- mentioned the indefinable manner in Scarlett. His praise and appreciation ing native animals. which the choir rendered its numbers. of the choir, as reported in the Courier At 2 p.m. we sang to a friendly This we attributed to divine inspiration. Mail, was of particular encouragement audience at the Ipswich City Hall. (Registered at the G.P.O., Sydney, for transmission by post as a newspaper) [2] 20/10/58 THE AUSTRALASIAN RECORD

Hearts were touched as we started to drive off after the concert and the audience lingered on the steps of the hall to fare- well us. We were glad to sing them one Back to the Old Home Church more number while seated in the bus pre- paring for the next stage of our tour. ating the institution as a fully fledged That evening we had an appointment Seventh-day Adventist institution. This in the City Hall and early sanitarium is the largest we have, with next morning started on our return jour- 320 beds, and plans are now being de- ney to New South Wales. Lovely scenery veloped to build a new hospital of 100 beds greeted our eyes as we passed over the in the city of Battle Creek. The city . Several of our company Chamber of Commerce has offered to felt an immediate drop in the temperature raise 110,000 dollars for this building. A as the border was crossed! number of other hospitals are now affil- Eight o'clock — "0 h! Sing Your iated with the Hospital Service Founda- Songs!" was the opening number at the tion and it is their plan to bring many Inverell Town Hall. An immediate, warm more into operation in the near future. audience-response was felt as we sang While medical secretary for the Inter- through the programme. As we found American Division, our speaker built the everywhere, and especially at Inverell, Andrews Memorial Hospital in Kingston, there was deep appreciation of the choir's Jamaica, and organized a nursing school. own favourite gospel hymn, "My God and It was to this hospital that our overflow - I," by Sergei. offering went last quarter. This appreciation was feelingly ex- Dr. Clifford R. Anderson On being welcomed into the pulpit at pressed by the Presbyterian minister, the Wahroonga church on the Sabbath morn- Reverend Mr. David Ryrie, and reported ing following his arrival, Dr. Anderson in the "Inverell Times." Mr. Ryrie said: On arrival at Mascot aerodrome, Syd- made this response. ney, on September 19, Dr. and Mrs. Clif- "To steep ourselves in such music, and to "My heart is almost too full this morn- ford Anderson were met by Pastor L. C. listen to presentations as we have heard ing to even speak, for this church holds Naden and members of his family—his tonight, is to be directed towards a truly the most tender memories of my whole sister, Mrs. R. G. Cooper, and his nephews, sincere recognition of Him, the Creator of life. From this very pulpit my father Mr. Bert Cooper and Mr. Keith Anderson, a world of beauty. . . . Tonight we have spoke so many, many times during my son of Pastor Ormond Anderson. The been led to the edge of the infinite and adolescent years, and I can see the place Wahroonga folks were very glad to see all have experienced something of the in- where the family sat—in those days fami- members of the party, for in common with spiration and wonder beyond it.- . . . I be- lies sat together in church, and I still all others who knew our late beloved Pas- lieve this choir is not only gripped with a think it is a very good idea. I can see tor A. W. Anderson, they revere his mem- sense of responsibility but also feels the the pews where some of the dear old ory and are grateful for the large contri- tremendous sense of its sacred task." neighbours and friends sat, and I think of bution made to the progress of the Ad- Tuesday we were bound for Tamworth, the baptistry under my feet where, when I ventist organization by this family both our final appointment. On the way we was eighteen, with my twin brother Or- in- this division and overseas. were made especially aware of the change mond and Brother Lawrence Piper, I went in climate between the two states, for just Dr. Anderson left this country as a forward in baptism one Sabbath after- out of Guyra enough snow fell to necessi- young evangelist almost thirty years ago, noon. And so this church to me is really tate the scraping of the windscreen for and after engaging in soul-winning cam- home. Of course I love the beautiful new the benefit of our bus driver. paigns with his older brother, Pastor R. A. house of worship which you are erecting, Further on we were obliged to keep up Anderson, in London, he proceeded to the but I would have been disappointed to a choir tradition by walking up the hills United States and graduated from Medi- have come here and not worshipped in while our labouring bus coughed its way cine. Through many branches of service this sacred spot. Memories of those im- to the top. We finally reached Tamworth, he promotes world welfare. pressionable years come flooding back to where we were cordially received at the Practising as a specialist in heart disease me today. Town Hall by the mayor and leading and internal- medicine, he is also on the "As Pastor Naden said, there isn't any Protestant ministers. By eight o'clock the faculty of the College of Medical Evan- man returning home who would not say, Methodist church was packed, to hear the gelists and programme director for the `This is my own, my native land.' Of choir's performance. Among those present medical staff of the Glendale Sanitarium. course, the years bring differences between were members of local choirs, and a lead- He contributes the medical articles for us, but it is wonderful that the same ring- ing music critic, Mr. Howard, especially the "Signs of the Times" published in ing message which went out from this praised the choir's technical ability. America, and is responsible for the ques- pulpit so many years ago is still the same; As we review our enriching experience tion and answer in the same for we have not followed cunningly de- as members of the Avondale Symphonic journal. As Your Radio Doctor, Dr. An- vised fables, as the Apostle Paul said, Choir we humbly acknowledge our de- derson provides medical broadcasts which `when we made known unto you the power pendence on our Master for His blessing are heard throughout Southern Asia, and coming of the Lord Jesus.' and protection. In our prayer bands and Burma, Nepal, the Philippines, Africa, the "We have spent three weeks in the in our ministry of song we have drawn central American republics, the United Southern Asia Division, visiting hospitals closer to Him, to one another, and to States, Canada, South America, and in and centres of Christian influence; ex- Christians wherever we have been. It has Europe. (Incidentally, the Review and periencing some of the problems of the been our joy to be the means of opening Herald has produced forty of these Radio heat, the flies, the dust, the great masses many to the influence of the truth Doctor programmes in film strip and tape of people you find through the Orient. We we love and it is our prayer that the seed with Kodachrome slide illustrations for were also privileged to spend a week in sown will bring a rich harvest. use in evangelism.) the Far Eastern Division, and there to We sincerely thank our church members Dr. Anderson is also president of the gather impressions of those centres they for their hospitality in providing us with Hospital Service Foundation, which is an are building up, wonderful medical insti- much appreciated beds and delicious Adventist corporation comprised mainly of tutions in Rangoon, Bangkok, and Singa- meals. Together with all who have worked doctors and business men. This organiza- pore, where some of your own members for the success of this choir we expect to tion works in close collaboration with the are found. meet many in our heavenly home whose General Conference and union confer- "Australia looks good to us today, and invitation came through the choral ences. It was responsible for taking over it looks good to the world, because there ministry. the old Battle Creek Sanitarium and oper- are so many overcrowded lands. This AND ADVENT WORLD SURVEY 20/10/58 [31

country looks inviting to Asiatics, and when the man said: "Yes, I'll have one, some of them talked to me very frankly Was It Worth It? and pay cash now"! He referred to the about this place, and how they wished MRS. C. L. KELLY valuable lessons he learned of staying by they could enjoy the freedom, the food, 'Twas only a book that found its way the work until it was done and of the and the opportunities of living we have Into a home on a summer day, certain reward of faithfulness. here. Put on the shelf, unopened there, Pastor Battye told of a shadowed home, "The question arises, Are we our brothers' It lay for years, with none to care. where drunkenness, quarrelling, and bit- keeper? What should be our responsibility terness ended in the husband finally leav- The message was there, inside in the book, to the 1,500 million Asiatic peoples right ing with the child. The mother in Waiting for someone just to look. on the doorstep of this country? One of drunken desperation went to the river The message of God, from heaven above, the biggest problems that faces the world and felt like ending it all, but was moved Telling that home of His special love! is the shift of the balance of power. to pray that God would send someone to "When I was a young man in this church The covers faded, the pages seared, help her. The very next day a young man, China was a sleeping giant. Nobody ever The angels must have sometimes feared Marvin Soutter, called on her and sold looked to the day when China would be That book would never be opened wide, her "DESIRE OF AGES." He prayed with waking up from sleep. At that time Japan No one would ever took inside. her and arranged Bible studies, and the was very active but quite young, and we family were reunited, baptized, and are never dreamed of a mighty power growing Then trouble came, and none could help— rejoicing in this blessed truth today! up in Indonesia, a power that will surely The book was lifted down from the shelf, At the General Conference this year be felt in this country. Nor did we begin Oh! how it filled the urgent need, there were eighty-six men and women, to think of the days when India would Its words were comfort and strength indeed. each of whom had sold £5,000 worth of literature. Pastor Battye spoke of Jere- gain her independence and take a promi- Someone read right through the night, miah who said that "God had over-per- nent part in settling the problems of the And a soul was illumined with glorious light, suaded him" and determined to keep world. The old days have gone and gone And the Saviour entered that home at last, silent, but the word of God "burned for ever. No longer is there supremacy of Because of a book that was sold in the past! the white race. Europe has gone down a _ within him, until it burst forth." He felt great deal financially and in every other inadequate, but God said: "My word is way. These are the times when we need near in heart and mouth." Yes, warm to be able to observe the signs of the times from God's heart, and warm from our and realize the age to which we have Six years passed in which this family heart, to those who so desperately need it. come. travelled through the country. Then a As a background to these inspiring ac- man called and showed a book called "This country with all its possibilities counts was a beautiful model of the open "BIBLE READINGS." The mother eagerly probably stands closer than any other to Bible, with the words illumined "Thy said: "This is just what I need." As a the envious eyes of other people. And I Word giveth light." The revolving light- result of this book in the home, mother suppose there is no part of the globe that house, with its beams sending out light, and the three children were baptized, all has a greater interest for the United illustrated the famous appellation of John at Avondale. One of them is a Bible States than Australia, for the importance the Baptist: "A burning and a shining worker today, and the one in the tent is of a bulwark down here is well realized in light." At the base of the lighthouse our a happy Seventh-day Adventist with her Washington." wonderful books were going round, as they husband and family. Eventually, the should go round the world, a world that A resume of Dr. Anderson's sermon will mother who bought the original book went needs YOU and your ministry! appear in these next week. to England and there found her niece's husband, a major in the British army who had bought a wonderful book in Germany. Yes, "BIBLE READINGS," which aroused Building on a Firm Foundation an interest in the family. Then grand- Literature-evangelists at Black- A. G. STEWART father was baptized at seventy-five years town Cam p-meeting of age by Pastor Bradley, falling asleep in A full week-end at the village of Naqia MRS. C. L. KELLY Jesus a Seventh-day Adventist. near the centre of Viti Levu, West Fiji During the camp - meeting this year, Brother Green called at a home, and Mission, afforded opportunity to renew old 1958, in the large marquee, we heard of the lady on opening the said: "You acquaintances and use to the best of the need of the infilling of the Holy Spirit, are Mr. Green, and you have a book my ability my knowledge of the Fijian and in the literature-evangelists' tent we called . ." "How did you know?" asked language. heard of the result of the Holy Spirit's our brother, and the astounding answer— Arriving by car with Pastor and Mrs. power in the work of the men and wo- "God told me last night." W. A. Coates, soon to be followed by Pas- men who have responded to the call of An order booked fourteen years in ad- tor and Mrs. W. J. Dowling with Kambu this ministry. Each morning this most vance—Yes! Brother Schoonhoven called as their interpreter, we were quickly set- attractive tent, decorated by colourful_ on a doctor who said: "Yes, I'll take these tled in the native pastor's home. It was charts with their heart-searching mes- books gladly. I had some Adventist boys not long before he reminded me that as a sages, was filled with campers who were under me in the medical unit in the war, lad he heard me preach a sermon on the not disappointed with the wonderful and and their conduct was so exemplary I de- "Devotion of Ruth" which helped him de- thrilling experiences told by those who go termined that my children should come cide to make God's people his people and forth for the Master, _and who see His under the influence of these people." go all the way with them. He is ready to guiding hand and compelling power over A young man in the army saw an extra- retire at the end of the present year, and the hearts of men and women who other- ordinary book in the hands of another as Pastor Coates observed, "He is one of wise would be lost for ever. soldier, and when that soldier was on the most faithful men I have ever known." A lady visited the tent and told the leave could not rest until he, too, had Naqia being the centre of a number of story of her family—all Roman Catholics looked at the "beasts" pictured inside. The villages in which our Adventist believers —of her mother who had vowed before a result of that book — the young man in are living, the large European church with priest to bring up her children in this the literature tent, and now selling books a seating capacity of well over 300 was church who, purchasing some meat, found for God! well filled. About fifty per cent of the wrapped round it a piece of the "SIGNS No wonder our hearts were thrilled as worshippers were under fourteen years of OF THE TIMES"—surely an odd place for we listened to these "real life stories." age. These were delighted with the special this magazine—but its message was read, We will never forget Dr. White who, in meetings conducted for them by Sisters bringing doubt of the ability of a man to his own inimitable way, told of his very Coates and Dowling. forgive sins, and much inward misgivings first order—taken from a man with a gun We had not long been settled, all in one to this good mother's heart. pointed straight at him—his astonishment house, when an elderly pastor, now retired, [4] 20/10/58 THE AUSTRALASIAN RECORD came in. He had come some forty miles Brother W. A. Mackley as instructor in ing in Sabbath school is going to be a from inland. Yes, another of our, first stu- woodwork, while Brother T. J. Sowden is great help in meeting some of their most dents from the school of fifty years ago, at Suva building a new home for the urgent requirements. Plans are already in and one who having put his hand to the president of the West Fiji Mission. hand for a new administrative block in- plough had never looked back. His name Mrs. Adams instructs in business sub- cluding chapel and class-rooms, an urgent is Asesela Serau—interpreted as "Shining jects, and other wives give assistance in necessity. Azazel." others. There are sixteen children of these One of the last to bid us farewell was Naqia has also a district school giving families, some nine being of school age, Andrew Stewart Nasese, the son of Naomi, instruction in grades 1-8, with an enrol- and they, with other European children in whose story is well known. He is quite ment of 130 pupils cared for by fine, de- the district, are taught by Miss B. A. a nice lad, now about twenty years of age voted teachers. One could only wish the Green of Brisbane, whose work is much and a diligent student. reader could see them in their blue valued. There are two primary schools on We commend to our readers this insti- uniforms trimmed with white as they the college property with an enrolment of tution bearing the name of a noble pioneer streamed down the road- on Monday morn- about 130, cared for by four qualified Fi- who laid a firm foundation for the advent ing to form a line on each side of the road jian teachers. Most of these children are message not only in Fiji but throughout as they waved us good-bye while heartily day pupils coming from the district the Australasian Division, a foundation singing their national anthem "Isa Lei." around. upon which many of us have been privi- Among the last of the adults also as- Yes, friends, Fulton College is a fine leged to build, the results of which will sembled on the road was Ruthie Rokosalu, place, a happy community. Their needs only be fully known in the kingdom of are many, but your recent overflow offer- the girl of fifty-one years ago who became God. our house girl when the Carrs left for Papua. To her must be given the credit 0' of having given me considerable help in an early understanding of the Fijian language. She had come forty miles to have her spirit refreshed, as she is now an Spiritualism's New Look" isolated believer. The three days of fellow- ELMAN J. FOLKENBERG ship and devotion were greatly appreciated Evangelist, New Gallery Centre, London, by all, and though sad at our parting they England expressed themselves in song as we said (Continued) farewell in the words, "We'll never say good-bye in Heaven." Demonstrations of Public Clairvoyance proached and asked, "Can you tell us the Another spiritualistic programme that location of Foresters' Hall?" Upon stat- A Happy Community at Fulton further illustrates the growing spirit of ing that I was looking for the same audi- On the return to Suva and just about outright aggressiveness that is daily be- torium, we set off in a search together. halfway our car turned into the wide open coming more evident on the part of spirit- Within minutes my new-found friends gates at Fulton, where we were welcomed ualists is that of the public demonstrations confessed this would be their first attend- by the principal and his wife, Pastor and of clairvoyance. These demonstrations ance at such a programme. Upon my ask- Mrs. A. W. Martin, with their little four- clearly reveal a determination to lift spirit- ing their particular reason for deciding to year-old Tony, who in general knowledge ualism out of and away from the dark attend, they replied freely, "Because of a and expression is well beyond his years. confines of the seance chamber, and to printed announcement delivered at the parade its bewitching influences across door." Then after a few moments the Here again memories flooded into my the public stage in full view of astonished gentleman continued, "But I suppose we mind, for it was 1941 to early 1943 that audiences. Likewise launched by an in- came for another reason also." By that the school was rebuilt from the old Bure- tensive advertising campaign, these dem- time we had reached the auditorium and sala buildings and set upon its wider onstrations of public clairvoyance are by coincidence found three seats together. course of education. The hard work and usually prefaced by an earnest song ser- long hours spent in those early days by The song service was followed by an vice and prayer. The specific aim of these principal and staff are now bearing fruit earnest ten-minute devotional in which programmes is to prove the continuation in a very tangible way, for the general the psychic asserted that death is more of life after death by means of psychic appearance of the place has greatly im- than a mere continuation of life. In addi- phenomena, thus gaining new converts to, proved. The coconuts, mangoes, bread- tion he affirmed it also offers a second the ranks of spiritualism. fruits, and other trees planted then are chance to finally develop the characters now fully grown and producing fruit. Remembering the words of the Lord to we have failed to perfect in this present Ezekiel, "Go in, and behold the wicked life. The speaker also propounded the be- The lands from which the jungle was abominations that they do here" (Eze. 8: lief that spiritualism is quite in accord cleared are now beautiful green parks well 9), I went to see one of these demonstra- with evolution. "Spiritualism," said he, mowed by power mowers. The dormitories tions, that I might better understand the "extends the doctrine of evolution right are now occupied by youth coming from problem we face. More and more we will beyond the grave." He concluded with the all parts of the vast Central Pacific until be confronted with these subtle inroads of significant statement, "All believers in one half of the student body of about 130 spiritualism into the Christian church. evolution must be considered as obvious in the secondary school are non-Fijian Typical of this new and aggressive ap- candidates for the eventual belief in born. Consequently, English is the lan- proach are Mr. Joseph Benjamin's twice spiritualism." The foregoing statement guage for all the school training or vehicle weekly meetings of spiritualistic evangel- will bear the most careful consideration on of instruction. ism. In spite of the shilling admission our part. It was a personal delight to associate charged at the door, he usually draws a After another hymn the lecturer with the faculty and students for several capacity crowd. For one and a half hours launched into one of the most amazing days during their annual Youth Week and he ranges the platform, seemingly holding and sobering presentations I have ever to conduct some of the meetings. Their the audience in the palm of his hand. His witnessed. Midway in his messages, sup- evident desire for a spiritual uplift was demonstrations of psychic messages are posedly originating from spirit guides in quite apparent and their responses to our liberally interspersed with numerous Bib- the other world, he paused, and said, challenges and appeals were very grati- lical quotations, many of which are clev- "Among the many newcomers in our aud- fying. erly lifted out of their context and mis- ience tonight are a lady and gentleman Associated with Pastor Martin on the used with strange effectiveness. who arrived on April 6 from Cape Town, faculty and in the business office are On the way to one of his meetings I South Africa." Turning suddenly, he Pastor and Mrs. C. S. Adams, Brethren detrained at the underground station pointed straight to the back row where we B. H. Townend, E. Arthur, and N. Mills, nearest the auditorium. While I was look- were sitting, and continued, "The name is Miss D. Chapman, Brother J. Slade, with ing for the hall a pleasant couple ap- coming through now . . . R - - - . . , Yes, AND ADVENT WORLD SURVEY 20/10/58 [5]

Mr. and Mrs. John R - - -," indicating my though bordering on the fringe edge of halls and advertising, thus enabling the new-found friends I had met on the way accepted spiritualism, can well provide public to attend these programmes. Ow- to the meeting. The faces of these good a sombre preview of possible things to ing to the unusual content of these mes- people were studies in amazement. "Less come. Its unassuming and pleasant leader, sages and the manner in which they are than six weeks ago,' he continued, "the Mr. King, a man well schooled in both received, the Atherius Society has rapidly beloved sister of Mrs. R - - passed over Yoga and spiritualism, specializes in a de- spread to a number of different countries. to the other side." Without the slightest velopment of the positive yoga trance. The burden of these messages may be hesitation he added, "In this morning's A number of years ago, while in one summed up as follows: (1) Our world is mail she received a long airmail envelope of his self-induced trances, Mr. King re- headed for atomic destruction. (2) The with a letter and enclosed snapshot of her time is nearing when those who once sister." Pausing for a moment, he then lived upon this earth will launch a final announced, "This picture was taken on the campaign to save this world from annihi- beach at Cape Town two days prior to her lation. Inhabitants of other worlds will death in an automobile accident. And aid them in this great humanitarian pro- furthermore," he said decidedly, "Mrs. ject. (3) The Atherius Society is dedicated R - - - has the picture with her this to the general elevation of spiritualism in evening in the right-hand pocket of her order to prepare the way for yet another brown purse." Great Master soon slated to journey to With trembling hands Mrs. R - - took this earth. By his exalted teachings he the picture from her purse, along with the will convert the world, saving it from self- letter in which it had arrived that very destruction. morning. "And how do I know these From time to time, according to the things?" he asked. "Because your sister Atherius Society, great religious leaders, is standing right here beside me on the such as Christ, Peter, and other apostles, platform this present moment!" From supposedly speak through their leader, Mr. that point he proceded to convey several King. On two different occasions tape comforting messages laden with personal recordings of these supposed messages information such as only her sister would have been broadcast by the British Broad- supposedly know. casting Corporation, radio and television In but a matter of ten minutes, within services. B.B.C. sound technicians have the surroundings of a well-lighted, spac- subjected these voice records to oscillo- ious hall, far removed from the dubious scope (an instrument for showing visually atmosphere of the usual seance chamber, the changes in a varying current) tests, Mr. and Mrs. John R - - -, along with and have expressed surprise at the variety many others, were soundly converted to of different tone structures that seem to the basic premise of spiritism. Love's Plea emanate from the single human medium. It is not difficult to understand how all JOYCE R. WALLACE Close examination of these messages the Bible evidence I endeavoured to give Come out of her, My people, often reveals a peculiar beauty of sentence them following that meeting seemed to Escape now for thy life! structure in their presentation of raptur- make not the slightest impression on their Touch not the unclean things of earth— ous recitals of truth, half-truths, and out- minds. To them, an obscure Bible text de- right errors. Many such messages deal claring, "The dead know not any thing," Flee from its woe and strife. with the horrors of war, and stigmatize could not possibly counteract the thrilling, killing as unthinkable and immoral be- tangible evidences of survival in death Come now, and be ye separate, cause God resides in every life, the impli- which they had personally received. A nation undefiled, cation being that in killing others the kil- A holy royal priesthood lers are directly attacking the Godhead Lewisham Rail Disaster Completely reconciled. within their fellows. Satan's Eden decep- Recently many major newspapers of the tion, "Ye shall be .as gods," has changed very little through passing millenniums. world carried accounts of the Lewisham Draw near to honour truly rail disaster on the outskirts of London, His burning bush decree: in which ninety-eight people lost their "Let ground whereon thou standest A Counterfeit Voice of Jesus lives. The way local spiritualist societies Be holy unto thee." I have in my possession what is pur- capitalized on this tragedy is an outstand- ported to be an actual tape recording of ing example of their growing spirit of ag- the supposed voice of Jesus speaking gressive confidence. Renting a large hall Fear God and give Him glory, Live by His might and power— through this human medium while in a in the disaster area, they conducted a positive yoga trance. I am able to per- public meeting for the benefit of relatives A sacrificial offering In earth's last solemn hour. sonally testify that the voice on this tape and friends of those who had lost their in no way resembles the normal speaking lives. To an audience of more than 2,000, voice of the entranced gentleman in- relays of mediums conducted a marathon Arise to sound the message volved. I can further testify that this transmission of comforting messages sup- In mercy's last loud cry! recording was made in a public meeting, posedly originating from crash victims. In All things are now proclaiming with several hundred people in attendance. view of such aggressive campaigns it is His coming draweth nigh. Activities of the Atherius Society illus- no wonder that such institutions as the trate some new and varied forms in which Londoni.Marylebone Spiritualist Association spiritualism is now asserting itself. Much alone boasts 7,000 active members, and more could be revealed on this subject, conduct 500 healing sessions a week, with some of which literally staggers the mind. fifteen full-time healers and mediums in There are even more sinister aspects of constant attendance. these unholy events. Unless we are con- ceived his first message supposedly trans- stantly alert, one day we will awaken to The London Atherius Society mitted to earth from outer space. His find ourselves surrounded by a host of This picture of the growing impact of society believes that great cosmic masters, devilish mutations we did not even know occultism would be incomplete without among whom is Jesus Christ, periodically existed! mentioning at least two less orthodox as- transmit vital messages to earth. Being —"The Ministry," July, 1958. pects of spiritualism I have recently wit- supposedly forewarned of transmission nessed. The London Atherius Society, times, the society is able to arrange for (To be continued) [6] 20/10/58 THE AUSTRALASIAN RECORD

Whether or not, as some say, "eternal" should be inserted before "life" the fact SABBATH SCHOOL is that Jesus speaks of this life as pro- bationary, and as leading into the future LESSON HELP life. "We shall live eternally, because we now live spiritually in communion with HARRY W. LOWE the Spirit who is Eternal.—Ellicott's Com- Associate Secretary, General Conference Sabbath School Department mentary, on John 10: 28. For Sabbath, November 15, 1958 3. TRANSFORMING RELIGION AND OUR RESPONSIBILITY. (Please preserve for reference) Col. 3: 10: "And have put on the new man, which is renewed in knowledge after the image of Him that created him." The CHRISTIAN EDUCATION may discern boundless love and mercy figure is- that of putting on a garment, Before the fall, our first parents were united to infinite power."—"The Great used by Paul of putting on, or accepting holy, perfect in form, but were neither Controversy," page 527. Christ (also in Gal. 3:27; Rom. 13: 14). omnipotent nor all-wise. They were cap- 2 Cor. 4: 6: "God, who commanded the The new ("man" is supplied) is contrasted able of comprehending divine things, and light to shine out of darkness, hath shined with the old. The Revised Standard Ver- would doubtless have progressed into in our hearts, to give the light of the sion says: "And have put on the new realms of knowledge of which we have no knowledge of the glory of God in the face nature, which is being renewed in knowl- conception. "The holy pair were not only of Jesus Christ." In verse 4 Satan stops edge after the image of its Creator." children under the fatherly care of God, the light brought by the glorious gospel, if "Christ has made every provision that but students receiving instruction from he can. When we truly gaze into the face His church shall be a transformed body, the all-wise Creator."—"Patriarchs and of Christ we see the glory of God. That illumined with the Light of the world, Prophets," page 50. was the vision glorious which motivated possessing the glory of Emmanuel."— The tremendous changes produced by the dynamic Paul throughout his amaz- "Christ's Object Lessons," page 419. the fall left man immediately and increas- ing life. Nature speaks of God, but her Ps. '78: 5-8. "He established a testimony ingly shorn of much of his wisdom, power, "revelations are partial and imperfect." in Jacob, and appointed a law in Israel, and glory. He now had knowledge that Only in the written Word and the living which He commanded our fathers, that was a confusing mixture of good and evil. Word is the revelation of God enlarged to they should make them known to their Only by exercising faith in God from a those who humbly seek it. children." "The testimony for the true distance, instead of through "open com- 2., THE TREASURE-HOUSE OF WIS- God was to be transmitted from genera- munion with his Maker" (Id., page 67), DOM. tion to generation by the careful instruc- could he begin the process of re-education Col. 2: 2, 3: "Christ; in whom are hid all tion of succeeding families." (Spurgeon, in the plans and ways of God. He was to the treasures of wisdom and knowledge." "The Treasury of David," Vol. III, page be led to understand the plan of redemp- Verse 2 should be read in its entirety to 434.) "There is no higher trust than that tion, the ministry of angels, and that the see (a) Paul's agony of mind for those committed to fathers and mothers in the controversy between Christ and Satan Colossians and Laodiceans whom he had care and training of their children. "begun in heaven was to be decided in the not seen, that (b) their hearts might be Parents have to do with the very founda- very world, on the very same field, that comforted and united in love. tions of habit and character."—"Prophets Satan claimed as his." (Id., page 69.) If all the treasures of wisdom and and Kings," page 245. 1. KEEPING MAN'S GAZE GODWARD. knowledge are hid in Christ, how dare we —"Review and Herald." Rom. 1: 19, 20, R.S.V.: "For what can be teach or preach without revealing Jesus? known about God is plain to them, be- A little girl went home from Bible school cause God has shown it to them. Ever and told her mother that they learned a since the creation of the world His invis- lot about David. Next week she said they ible nature, namely, His eternal power and were taught a lot about King Sanl. After deity, has been clearly perceived in the a few weeks mother asked whether any- WEDDINGS things that have been made. So they are thing had been said about Jesus. "Oh, without excuse." The climatic changes no!" the child. "That doesn't come till the and the remoteness of man from God did end of the book!" If to know Jesus is life ttgA444,A4i**1$14Ati not exclude man entirely from the heav- eternal (John 17:3, 4), He should be first, enly handiwork of the Creator. The whole last, and all the time of our learning, visible universe declared "the glory of teaching, and preaching. He is the up- FEHRE-JOHNSON. The Moonah church, God." (Ps. 19: 1-3.) lifted focal point of all our hopes. (See Tasmania, was the scene of a pretty wed- " 'The glory of the Lord' denotes (1) "Testimonies to Ministers," page 118.) ding in the evening of September 16, 1958. that visible manifestation of His presence James 3: 17, R.S.V.: "The wisdom from Kevin Fehre and Kathleen Johnson came with many friends to seek the seal of God's by which He was wont to reveal Himself above is first pure, then peaceable, gentle, blessing upon the union of their lives and to Israel, the Shekinah as it was called in open to reason, full of mercy and good the founding of a new home. Baptized to- later times (Ex. 16:7, 10; 33: 22; Rom. fruits, without uncertainty or insincerity." gether nine months ago, Brother and Sister 9: 4); and (2) in a wider sense, as here (Ps. The apostle speaks of sources. The same Fehre purpose to build their united life 19: 1), the glory of. God is the unique ma- mouth may, but should not, bless and upon the "sure foundation." jesty of His Being as, it is revealed to man, curse (verse 10). A fig tree cannot produce R. H. Abbott. that manifestation of His Deity which the olives, and a fountain does not give salt creature should recognize with reverent and fresh water. From this he proceeds NEIL-GROSSER. The Mount Gambier adoration." — Kirkpatrick, "The Psalms," to a wise man "endued with knowledge" (S.A.) church was the scene of .a. pretty on Ps. 19: 1. (verses 13-15), and drives home his les- wedding on September 11, 1958, when Max- ine, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. R. A. Grosser Rom. 11: 33: "0 the depth of the riches son that true wisdom "is from above." of Mt. Gambier, stood at the altar and ex- both of the wisdom and knowledge of This is the wisdom that "cannot be gotten changed marriage vows with Barry Fred- God! how unsearchable are His judg- for gold. . . . It cannot be valued." (Job erick, son of Mr. and Mrs. H. A. Neil of. ments, and His ways past • finding out!" 28: 15-17.) Fremantle, W.A. Relatives and friends gath- Man can never fully comprehend the pur- John 10: 10: "I am come that they ered at the Legion Hall to express their poses of God, who veils Himself in in- Might have life, and that they might have good wishes at a reception beautifully set finite majesty. But "we can so far com- it more abundantly." The persons are by the ladies of the church. As these young people establish their home in Fremantle prehend His dealings with us, and the contrasted—"the thief" (who comes to may it be a sanctuary for God's dwelling. motives by which He is actuated, that we kill) and "I" ("that they might have life"). K. J. Bullock. AND ADVENT WORLD SURVEY 20/10/58 [7]

GOBLE-FISHER. In the tastefully deco- PREES. Mrs. Elizabeth Teresa Prees rated Hamilton (N.Z.) church on Septem- calmly laid down life's burdens on Septem- ber 22, 1958, Leslie Ross Goble and Valarie ber 4, 1958, after almost sixty years of as- Joan Fisher were united in the holy bond sociation with the advent message. In the of marriage. As they establish their home early days of our organization in Australia having Christ as the head, may they be she was acquainted with the messenger of greatly enriched and blessed. the Lord, who left this continent to return E. J. Brownie. UNTIL THE DAY BREAK to America in September, 1900. Later quali- fying as a nurse, she joined the staff of the STIRLING-AKROYD. As the sun was Sydney Sanitarium, and with the help of DAVEY. In the Beverley cemetery, W.A., another nurse painted the original building. setting on September 7, 1958, William Craig on August 29, 1958, in the presence of a Stirling and Prudence Elma Jennifer Akroyd Widely known as Nurse Hunter, she later large company of relatives and friends, Mrs. married Edward Prees, the two settling at were joined together in holy wedlock in the Martha Elizabeth Davey was laid to rest. Hamilton (N.Z.) Seventh-day Adventist Toronto and becoming charter members of She was born at Toodyay and lived to be the first Adventist church there. We laid church, which was nicely decorated for the seventy-two. Our sister was a faithful Ad- occasion. We wish these young people the our sister with her husband in the local ventist and an earnest Christian. There cemetery. Pastor R. A. Thrift and the blessing of God as they walk hand in hand was no family but she leaves two brothers through life. E. J. Brownie. writer ministered that comfort which Ad- and two sisters, to whom we extend our sym- ventists above all others may receive during pathy. Pastor G. I. Wilson assisted the the silent, waiting days. To her daughter, REEVES-GEAPPEN. The North Sydney writer in the service at the graveside. church was filled to capacity on September D. A. Speck. Mrs. D. R. Kelly of Toronto, and all others 28, 1958, when Kenneth Reeves and Jen- who mourn we extend our sympathy until the resurrection morn. nifer Geappen pledged their fidelity each to BARKLEY. At the grand old age of the other. Kenneth is a traveller for the ninety-two years, Sister Emma Barkley fell T. A. Anderson. Sanitarium Health Food Co., and Jennifer asleep in Jesus on July 13, 1958. Sister has also been employed in the office of the Barkley was one of the early converts to the company at Lewisham. Relatives and advent message in Victoria, having accepted The treasurer of the Australasian Division friends unite in wishing them God's richest this truth at the Williamstown mission in acknowledges with thanks the receipt of £5 blessing as they walk life's pathway together. 1894, where Sister E. G. White and Pastor tithe on September 30 from "J.N." Reuben E. Hare. A. G. Daniells were speakers. From that time on until her death the blessed hope WANTED TO BUY, copy of "The New KENT-CONDON. September 8, 1958, was strong in Sister Barkley's heart, and Dietetics," by J. H. Kellogg. Will pay any was a bright and happy day at Dubbo, after upholding the faith for sixty-four years reasonable price. G. B. Helsby, Siufaga, N.S.W., for Betty and Errol. These two our sister rests from her labours to await the Western Samoa. young people exchanged marriage vows be- "Well done" of the Eternal Life-giver, fore God and many witnesses on that day R. W. Taylor. RENT FREE COTTAGE available in re- and all joined in wishing them the richest turn for part-time house duties with re- blessings of Heaven as they stepped forward RUSSELL. At the age of seventy-three muneration. Poultry proposition for share in united life. Their new home will be set our dear Sister Violet Lovell Russell closed farmer with moderate capital if wanted. up in Dubbo, where both are enthusiastic her eyes in sleep to await the call of the Reply in first instance to Editor, "Record." workers in the MV Department of the Life-giver. On September 24, 1958, we laid church. Betty is the daughter of Sister H. her to rest in the Toowong cemetery, Bris- NOTIFICATION TO MEMBERS OF Gordon of Dubbo, and Errol is the son of bane. It was about thirty-five years ago, AUSTRALASIAN CONFERENCE Pastor and Mrs. J. R. Kent of Newcastle. through the ministry of Pastor J. W. Kent, ASSOCIATION LIMITED May God abundantly bless them both as that she and her sister Bernice were bap- The annual general meeting of the Aus- they continue to labour and witness for Him. tized. For many years our sister was a faith- R. Millsom. tralasian Conference Association Limited ful member of the Red Hill and Central will be held at the registered office, Wah- church. To her sorrowing brothers, sisters, KELLER - SPENCER. The Bendigo roonga, N.S.W., on Tuesday, December 9, and other loved ones we extend sincere sym- at 2 p.m. church, Vic., was the scene of a very pretty pathy, and point them to Him who is the wedding on September 1, 1958, when the resurrection and the life. FOR SALE. Farmlet 34- relatives and friends of Graham Keller and J. P. Holmes. - acres, modern Kaye Spencer witnessed the uniting of these fibro home, electricity, water, fuel H.W.S., two young people in a lifelong partnership. PINNER. One of God's children, Sister bitumen road, handy school, college, church, Graham, whose parents, Mr. and Mrs. Kel- Ellen Louise Pinner, fell asleep in Jesus on shops. 36 assorted fruit trees, fowl runs and ler, live at Mildura, is employed in the State July 6, 1958, at the age of sixty-six years. sheds, accommodate 500, present stock 80. education service; while Kaye is the eldest Sister Pinner, a faithful member of the Spots- 2 Jersey cows, heifer, barn, water through- daughter of Mr. and Mrs. R. Spencer of wood church, Victoria, had borne courage- out. Ideal small crops. L. A. Borgas, Moris- set Road, Cooranbong, N.S.W. Swan Hill and a graduate of the Sydney ously her last illness and passed to her rest Sanitarium. As they establish their Chris- trusting in the Eternal Life-giver. A large tian home in Wilby, may the influence of company of relatives and friends who had FOR SALE, Hornsby, Sydney, 18-square brick home in good order, containing two their united lives be a source of inspiration been inspired by her loving devotion gath- to their neighbourhood, and may the bless- ered at the home of her daughter, Mrs. self-contained flats fully and well furnished ing of God ever attend their lives. Rogers, and later at the Fawkner cemetery with venetian blinds, floor coverings, at- H. W. Gunter. to pay their last tribute of respect. A carpet tractive lamp shades, etc. Also well patron- of flowers reminded the loved ones that ised tennis court, fitted with lights and ANDERSON-DALEY. In the evening of soon the winter of death will give way to electric clock. Large well-drained allotment, August 23, 1958, Lola Dawn Daley and the everlasting spring of God's Better Land. septic system, garage, and out-buildings. A Raymond Sefton Anderson met at the altar R. W. Taylor. good income is derived from this property. of the South Grafton (N.S.W.) church to Walk-in-walk-out basis. Apply N.Z., "Re- pledge their vows and join their lives in BLAIR. It was on August 1, 1958, that cord" office, Wahroonga. sacred wedlock. Members had the church we laid to rest in the Bulimba cemetery, neatly decorated, and Lola, charmingly Brisbane, another of God's saints, at the age adorned for her husband, reminded us of of ninety-three. About fifty years ago Sister John's picture of the New Jerusalem. The Frances Eliza Blair accepted God's message ADVERTISERS PLEASE NOTE! All for the hour in Melbourne, under the service over, she, on the arm of the bride- advertisements should be sent to groom, smiled sweetly as they were intro- preaching of Pastor Hennig, one of our the edi- duced to well-wishers who filled the church. pioneer preachers. Although isolated for tor at 148 Fox Valley Road, Wahroonga, To the church hall where a sumptuous many years she kept her faith strong in the N.S.W., and cheques should include ex- breakfast was provided all present were in- Lord. During the last few years she was a change where necessary. vited, and here a happy hour was spent member of the Red Hill church. It can truly Advertisements approved by the editor before the young couple left for their honey- be said of our dear sister that she lived to will be inserted at the following rates: moon and to begin a new home in Wah- bless others. We extend our sincere sympathy roonga. We join their many friends in wish- to her two sons and her daughter, Mrs. First 25 words 3s. 6d. ing them God's continued watchcare as they Charter, who cared so lovingly for her Each additional 6 words 9d. together travel life's pathway. mother during the last few years. J. D. Anderson. J. P. Holmes. Remittance must accompany copy.

[8] 20/10158 THE AUSTRALASIAN RECORD BREVITIES Sydney Sanitarium and AUSTRALASIAN RECORD Hospital and Advent World Survey Recent missionary outgoings were these: Sister C. T. Parkinson and little daughter 1959 NURSING CLASS Official Organ of the AUSTRALASIAN DIVISION OF SEVENTH- Sue for the New Guinea Highlands on A. H. FORBES, Manager DAY ADVENTISTS September 8; Brother W. P. Miller for We have selected thirty-five young Editor - - - - L. C. NADEN Fulton Missionary College, Fiji, September Assoc. Editor - CONSTANCE M. GREIVE 24; Pastor and Mrs. Alvin Cook for South ladies and six young men to comprise the Africa aboard the "Dominion Monarch" 1959 nursing class. There were at least on October 5; Pastor and Mrs. H. C. Bar- fifty first-class applications among the Single Subscriptions, in Australia 15s., New Zea- young ladies, and we felt we could not ac- land 12s. 6d. per year (post paid). ritt for Fiji, October 7. When mailed to territories outside Australasia cept more than thirty, and even then this and territories annexed thereto (Papua, New would fill the nurses' home to capacity, Guinea, Lord Howe and Norfolk Islands, Fiji Approximately 1,000 people attended the and Western Samoa) 10s. extra for empire and opening of the Burnside-Cook Mission in even placing four in the sewing - room foreign postage is required. Crow's Nest, North Shore, Sydney, on Sun- there. However, we finally decided, in • Order through your conference office, or send order to give as many young ladies as direct to the Signs Publishing Co., Warburton, day, September 29. Following week-night • Victoria, Australia. audiences numbered around 600. Interests possible the opportunity to commence All copy for the paper should be sent to The are developing quickly and book sales have their training, to select_, thirty-five, and Editor, "Record," Fox Valley Road, Wahroonga, five of these will need to be domiciled in N.S.W. been very satisfactory. Pastor Burnside's Appearing regularly in the Australasian Record new booklet, "Buried Evidence," with a our domestic cottage. The remaining fif- are articles from the Review and Herald, the teen have been placed on the reserve list. general church paper of the Seventh-day Ad- particularly attractive cover, was sold for ventists, published at Washington, D.C., U.S.A. the first time on the opening night. The list, as usual, shows a wide repre- Printed weekly for the division by the sentation from the division: Signs Publishing Co., Warburton, Victoria. A regional congress of the International N.S.W.: Misses E. Bryant, I. Meixner, Bureau Against Alcoholism, the first to be B. White, N. Allen, B. Allum, L. Dobson, DIRECTORY held in Australia, has been convened by J. Fleming, M. Hays, M. Steel, J. Yates, the Australian Temperance Council. It is Australasian Division 0. Gillespie, E. Nolan, M. Dawes, M. President - - F. G. Clifford now under way in the Temperance So- Roberts. Secretary - - - L. C. Naden ciety's Canberra Hotel in Brisbane, Oc- Assistant Secretary - R. R. Frame tober 14-23. Among those attending are Victoria: Misses R. D. Daenke and E. Treasurer - - - E. J. Johanson Simonaitis. Assistant Treasurer - W. E. Zeunert representatives from Switzerland, U.S.A., Auditor - - - L. J. Stace Japan, and New Zealand, and these Ad- Queensland: Misses M. Milne, B. Beck- Associate Auditor - R. L. Parkinson ventist delegates are on the programme: ett, M. Parfitt, R. Rodgers, J. Gorry. Departmental Secretaries W. A. Scharffenberg, R. E. Hare, E. H. J. WA.: Misses N. Carpenter,- A. Fairall, Educational - - E. G. McDowell Health Food - - B. 0. Johanson Steed, R. C. Piper, D. Sibley, R. A. Vince, L. Thompson, 0. Brash, E. Fairall, L. Home Missionary and H. White, L. A. Dyason, D. A. Brennan, Ward. Sabbath School - - C. C. Weis and B. S. Sinclair. Medical - - - A. K. Tulloch New Zealand: Misses K. Codling, V. Ministerial Association - G. Burnside Hamilton, L. McIver. Public Relations, Religious Particularly of interest to all Aus- Liberty, and Temperance - R. E. Hare Tasmania: Miss R. Poke. Publishing - - - E. R. Gane tralian members will be the opening of Radio - - - - L. C. Naden the church hall in Canberra, the Federal New Guinea: Miss D. J. Gane. Young People's Missionary Capital, on Sabbath, November 8. The Overseas: Misses M. Lee and B. Ng, Volunteer - - - R. A. Vince opening address will be given by the Rt. Singapore; J. Minus, India. ••••...10. ORM Hon. Mr. Fraser, member for the Aus= Young Men: C. Williamson, Qld.; L. tralian Capital Territory, and Pastor L. C. Hope, N.S.W.; D. Coe, B. Hiscox, G. It is imperative that our central schools Naden, secretary for the Australasian Di- Herbert, W.A.; D. Wood-Stotesbury, N.Z. be developed and built up, both as regards vision, will preach the dedicatory sermon. educational content and physical plant In the evening a Best Saturday Night such as buildings and equipment. We look programme will be presented in the hall. to our people throughout the Australasian Our Canberra folk assure us that all Division to assist us in making this pos- visitors will be most welcome to share in Eastern Highlands Central sible. the services of this high day, and ask School The Big Week and Missions Extension you to pray God that He will use it to E. J. JOHANSON Plan in the past has played a significant exalt His name and as a shining witness Treasurer, Australasian Division part in the development of our educa- for His great truth. Our Eastern Highlands Central School, tional work in our island field, and this has been deeply appreciated. This year it When the "Polynesian" berthed in Syd- at present situated at Bena Bena in New will be devoted to improving the set-up ney on September 29, Brother Jones from Guinea, occupies a very important part in as to buildings and possibly other needed the A.M. College was at the wharf to our island educational programme. This plant at the Eastern Highlands Central welcome home on furlough a former con- school serves as the intermediary between School. We know we shall not be disap- frere in the New Hebrides. This was our more primitive, native-taught village pointed in the special offering for this Brother K. J. Pengelly, and he was ac- schools in the Eastern Highlands Mission purpose when it is received in all the companied by his wife and 20-months-old and the training college at Kabiufa. In churches throughout the Australasian Di- son Roger who was born at Aore, the other words, it takes the students who vision on Sabbath, November 15, 1958. mission headquarters. Brother Pengelly have received the bare rudiments of edu- keeps the five mission ships and the saw- cation and prepares them for advanced mill in good running order. The slipway training in the higher institution. is the only one in the New Hebrides, and The need for indigenous workers in New because it is an unwritten law of the sea Guinea and Papua is most pressing, and Nearly a Thousand Baptisms that anyone in the searfaring business al- particularly so now that the Government During the first five months of 1958 ways gives aid to his fellows, and also Administration is requiring all mission there have been 958 baptisms reported by because this accommodation provides op- bodies to rely more and more on the the churches in the Southern Asia Divi- portunity for Christian witnessing, the supply of indigenous workers. In fact they sion. This is the largest number ever bap- mission is glad when ever possible to ex- are commencing to apply restrictions on tized during the first half of the year in tend to the government and traders the the introduction of teachers and min- the history of our work in Southern Asia. use of the slipway. Native people also isters, etc., from other islands such as the The membership in the division now call for repairs. Solomons and Fiji. stands above 19,900.