To give Light to them that sit in OF THE 85,000 Aborigines Bitgtiet .I& 1905, Matt. 28: 19-20. Registered at the O.P.O.. Sydney, jor trammirrion bv post a8 a neWaPWw- [Edited by Mn. L. W. LOiVG.3 - - .~ - ~ _ _ - _- - - . . - -- __ - Price: ONE SHILLlNG per year. VOL. XV. No. 8. APRIL 15, 1922. __ __ - ~ - .. -- __ ~ Our ~ ~~ ___ Great Commission __ - - -___ ~ _I UT RISE, stand upon thy feet: for 1 have appeared unto 1 l of these things which thou ha& seen, and of thwe things in the which I will appear unto tEee; Delivering thee from the people a~nd from the Gentiles, @ 1 unto whom I now send thee, @ light and from the power of Satan unto God, that they may @ @ @ I t ' To open their eyes, and to turn them from darkness tc~ mceive forgiveness of sins, and inheritance among them which are sanctified by faith that is in Me. 4 I I Acts 26, 16-18. Digitised by AIATSIS Library 2006 - www.aiatsis.gov.au/library
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To give Light to them that sit in
OF T H E
85,000 Aborigines
Bitgtiet .I& 1905, Matt. 28: 19-20.
Registered at the O.P.O.. Sydney, jor trammirrion bv post a8 a neWaPWw- [Edited by Mn. L. W. LOiVG.3
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UT RISE, stand upon thy feet: for 1 have appeared unto
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of these things which thou ha& seen, and of thwe things in the which I will appear unto tEee;
Delivering thee from the people a~nd from the Gentiles, @ 1 unto whom I now send thee, @
light and from the power of Satan unto God, that they may @ @ @
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To open their eyes, and to turn them from darkness t c ~
mceive forgiveness of sins, and inheritance among them which are sanctified by faith that is in Me.
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Acts 26, 16-18.
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Our Motto:-ouT UOd is Able.
Cbe aborigines’ Qnland lll%sfon of Bustralia, Directors: MR, and MRS. L. W. LONG. 264 PlTT STREET, SYDNEY.
THE OBJECT of the Mission is to carry out with respect to Australia’s Aboriginal people, the command of Matthew 28, 19-20. It is inter- denominational IN CHARACTER, and accepts candidates who have absolute faith in the Deity of the Three Persons of the Trinity, and the full inspiration and authority of the Old and New Testament Scriptures, and are willing to trust God completely for the supply of all temporal as well as spiritual needs. The Mission is SUP- PORTED by the freewill offerings of G d ’ s people, GIVEN IN ANSWER TO PRAYER.
COUNCIL OF ADVICE. The Direcltors: MR. and MRS. L. W. L O W ; Vica
president: MR. G. E. BODLEY; Hon. Sec.: MR. J. S. COUSIN; Treasurer: MR. A. L. PERRY: Messrs. W. E. CORMACK, J. SIMPSON, G. T O M K I N S and A. T A Y L O R and MISS E. GEARY.
OFFICXAL CORRESPONDENCE should be addressed to Directors-the Hon. Sec., A.I.M. Office, 264 Pitt Street, Sydney, and contribu- tions to the work made payable to Mr. A. L. Perry, at the same office. LIST OF A.I.M. MISSIONARIES AT WORK
IN N.S.W. AND QUEENSLAND. LONG, Mr. and iilrzc. L. W., Directors. Private Ad-
dress : “Beulah,” Devonshire St., Croydon, N.S.W. BAGNALL, Miss M-., A.I.M., Mount Olive, via Single-
ton, N.S.W. BROWN, Miss M., A.I.M., Condobolin. CREBBIN, Miss M. I., A.T.M.., Moonah Cullah, via
Deniliquin, N.S.W. ACLAND, Miss M., A.T.M., Karuah, N.S.W. BARNETT, Miss F., A.I.M., Terry-Hie-Hie, N.S.W. CAMPBELL, Miss M., A.I.M., .Murgon, Queenfand. TAYLOR, Miss R., A.I.M., Bulgandramine, via To-
TOMKINS, Miss G., A.I.M., Kataomba. W H A L A N , Miss F., A.I.M., Walcha, N.S.W. GINGER, Miss F., A.I.M., Trida, N.S.W. SIMMONS, Miss K., A.I.M. Office, 264 Pitt St., Sydney WIESNER, Miss L., A.I.IM., Condobolin, N.S.W. McA U LAY, M.iss M. C., A.I.M., Gayndah, Queensland. K N I G H T , Miss G., A.I.M., Terry-Hie-Hie, N.S.M. EVANS, Miss D., A.I.M., Gayndah, Queensland. h E L L Y E R , MissRose, A.J.M., Moonah Cullah, N.S.W. ASHMORE, Mr. H. fNative Missionary),Trida, N.S.W. BARKER, Miss E., A.I.M., Walbha, S.S.W. €VANS, MR. & MRS. F. W., A.I.M. Karuah, N.S.W. DOBERER; .Miss, A.I.M., Terry-Hiehe., N.S.W. McAULAY, Miss Peggy, A.I.M., Trida, N.S.W. (Help-
H A R T , Mr. W. J. A.I.M., Cowra, N.S.W. CHISHOLM, .Mr. A . (Accepted for Service).
ASSOCIATE WORKERS, W A L K E R , Miss E., Bulgandramine, via Tomingley,
HUGHSON, Mrs. W,., Veaux Street, Cowra. S O U T H W E L L , Mr. arid Mrs. W.. Vera Holme, G w ’ a
CRAPP, .MT. and Mrs. W. H., ‘‘Allaru:’ Uralla, S.S.W. RORIIUSON. Mr. R., “Anston.” Ernil9 St., Katoomba.
mingley, N.S.W.
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N.S.W.
gong, X.S.K.
A.I.M. MISSION STATIONS AND OUT- STATIONS.
New South Wales. M O U N T O L I V E (St. Clair), 163 miles N. of Sydney.
K A R U A H (Port Stephens). 30 miles from Newcastle. WALCHA ‘(New England), 336 miles Nth. of Sydney.
Woolbrook, IVaZcha Road, NiangaEa, Ingalba and Armidale.
Singleton.
URALLA (New England), 345 miles N. of Sydney. TERRY-HIE-HIE, 35 miles from Moree, 448 N.W. of
M o ~ ~ ~ . % - r a b ? - i . Walgett, Collarenebri, Gngie, Pilliga, and 16 other places in the N.W.
CONDOBOLIN, 335 miles W, of Sydney. Euabolong. rYass.
BULGANDRAMINE, 16 miles from Peak Hill, 326 w. of Sydney.
Dandaloo, Tyree. Warren, Dubbo. Trangie. Gin Gin COWRA, 226 miles West of Sydney. GOOLAGONG, 25 miles W. of Cowra, md Forbes. KATOOMBA, 68 miles W. of Sydney. MOONAH CULLAH, 28 miles from Deniliquin, 516
miles S.W. of Sydney. Barham. T R I D A to Mossgiel and! intervening camps.
Queensland. GAYNDAH and District, 90 miles West of .M.ary.
BARAMBAH, 4 miles from Murgon, 93 miles S.W. Of
A.I.M. AUXILIARIES.
borough.
Maryborough.
B R I SBA N E, Q U €ENS L A N D : Hon. Sec.: Mr. K. Cannoin,
Missionaly Depbt, Albert Street, B-risbane,
where contributions for t he Mission may be left of sent, addressed to Miss Johnson, Hon. Treasurer. SUNDABERG, .QUEENSLAND:
Hon. Sec.: Miss E. Lightbody, West Bundaberg.
KATOOMBA, N.S.W.: Hon. Sec.: Mr. T. Begg,
Air’e Xoun t, Coomonderry Street,
Katoomba, K.S.W. ASHFI ELD, N.S.W.:
Hon. Sec.:
Hon. Sec.: Mrs. H. J. LeWiS , T A M W O R T H , N.S.W.: -
Hollylea, Brisbane St., Tamworth. -+ -
A.I.M. P,RAYER BAND, Hon. Sec.: Miss E. BESSETT.
Bresford Avenue, Croydon, N.S.W. Friends of the Mission are invited to join in inter-
cession for the work on the FOURTH THURSDAY of each month.‘ Letters on the subject allotted each month Bupplfed to grayer circles,and individusl inter- cessors on application to the secretary.
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OUQ Aim. Official organ of the Aborigines’ Inland M k
sion ; published monthly, and circulating throughout Australia. Subscription : One shilling per annum.
(PAYABLE IN ADVANCE).
AGENTS AND SUBSCRIBERS PLEASE NOTE-
The name and address of the business manager. MISS GEARY, 112 Prospect Road,
Summer Hill, N.S.W. VICTOR I A N AGENT-
MRS. R. ELLIS, 43 Hardiman Street, Kensington,
.Melbourne, Vic. CUEENSLAND AGENT-
MISS B. SLYEATMAX, Norwood Street,
Toowsng, Queensland:
SUBSORIPTION ACKNOWLEDGMENTS. AGENTS-Mr. A.J.W.C. E1/10/; Miss H.B., 9/;
MESDAMES E.B. 2/6; W. l/; E. l/; M.H. 2/; H.N. 21; B. 1/; 0. 1/6; M.F. 2/; L.A.L. 2/; F.M.G. l/.
MISSES F.A. l/; F.N. l/; E.O. 1/; K. 1/; H. 1/; M.A.A. l/; C. 1A; D. l/; 3. l/; B. 1/; McK. l/; A.N. :/; N.E. 2 / ; M.A.C. 2/; L.M.L. I/; G. 1/.
DONATIONS-Mrs M.H. 3/; Mrs. H.N. 3/; Miss r,.M.L. 4/. With thanks,
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:EDITORIAL. HOW WE ARE HBLPED.
The thoughtful actions of the Government managers of some of the stations on which our missionaries are at work, are mnch appreciated by the Blission. hfr. Howard ’s extreme thought- fulness and unceasing service in any way he conld possibly render it, during Xiss Barnett’s illness, has called forth our gratitude. On the day of ‘Miss Doberer’s arrival, 3Zr. Howard called in the &ernoon am3 took Miss Knight and Miss Barnett’s sister in his car several miles ont to meet the mail coach and bring Miss Doberer much earlier and in .greater comfort to the >fission Rouse.
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The C. of E. minister, Mr. Cmtes, who acted in Archdeacon Nield’s place at Condobolin dur- ing the -1atter”s absence. greatly cheered our missionary, Miss Rrovm, by his keen interest in the work. In a most kindly way he tried to find out if thew was any need of any kind that he caould meet. Atlast , he caught sight o f the iron roof. and said he wodd get hessian for a ceil- ing if we could get it put up. He came hack in the evening from the town to t.rtke the service at the mission. In the meantime h e had been to see
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Mr. SIaitland, the ever kind friend atad twncfact- or of our Condolmlin Jlission, and a chat with h i
resulted in his promising that timber ,uhould bc supplied instead of hessian that the room might be properly lined. As the heat has been in- tense during the last weeks, Miss R ~ o w n is fu l l of praise to our Father for this gift throiigh these kind friends, who have rendered this ser- vice in such a cheering way.
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Froin many of our stations comes news of God’s provision. We give the fol1on:ing from T.H.H.’s report.-“We have been kept wwl1 supplied with wood by two of oiir men and thc children, and many gifts in kind from our peopte on the Mission and other friends, in- cliiding fruit from my brother’s garden in Sydney. Amongst other gifts. a hen and chickens has been given from the station at Terry-Hie-ITie. Parcels containing literature, groceries and odd things far our women’s work niMting have been received by post from friends of Jliss Knight in Sydney and else- where. ‘ Well-Wisher’ sent lO,/-, which came as a helpful gift at the right moment; later $2 from two other friends. Nuch gratitude -is felt toward those who have responded to what we regard as the voice of the Lord. prompting thein to help forward His work.”
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Th.e Grryndah missionaries were much helped by the thoughtfulness of some sisters in the Lord toward JZiss Evans. She receiwd the following letter with Sl/5/- a t a time of much testing:-“A few of 11s sisters have a little‘ prayer meeting every month, and we send our little gift to sonic missionary, either in Aiistra- lia. or foreign lands. This month we felt we wonld like t o have a little fellowship with yair in pour new sphere of labour for the Lord, so we will be pleased. if you will accept it. We know what it is-to be a stranger in a strange land, so we thought it would be a cheer to you to know we mere thinking of you and prayin2 for you. TVhen pon acknowledge this .money. you mill know it is from the few of 11s gathered €01- prayer. and I am only one of them and writing on their behalf. I thonght these lines so nice:-
‘Do all t o the glorF of God. And not for the praise of men. Tn the day that is fast approachinp The Lord will remember then : There’s nothing mill he forgotten, That’s done to Himself alone, S o t even a drop of cold water, Thus giwn to one of His own.’ ”
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Ye shall reap if ye faint not.”
REPORT FROM OUR
MISSION STATIONS.
CHURCH RXNOVATION AT KAT001VIBA. The men here have taken a keen inkrest in
the little church, and one day I was greatly cheered when passing the church to visit the homes of the people, to find two of our men hard a t work outside. They have sncceeded in lopping the pine tree, in making ~t neat path n-oni the gate to the church, and had dug up a nice corner bed for flowers on each side. One young man, a couple of weeks ago, suggested having the church painted. He gave S1 to- ward the cost of paint and is busy collecting the remainder of the .money from others. Al- ready half the amount is in hand. As I visit the little homes of the people I am continually struck with their cleanliness and the interest taken in them. Most of the people here are fond of reading and parcels of helpful litera- ture and periodicals addressed to me at the Mission House would be most useful.
ENCOURAGEMENT AT CONDOBOLIN. We rejoice to see some of oiir people who
have been long held by the iron chains of gambling. now away working. One of these in particnlar has cheered us by coming on Sun- day, even if not able to come to the service, with his offering, saying as he gave it, “I must do my bit to help yoii.” This encourages us as we look a t those still honnd by this evil, and w e long and pray for their delirerance. Then our hearts have rejoiced to see something of our aim accomplished regarding the garclmi fences around the houses. One of the houses has now a good picket fence almost completed, and ours, we hope, will Roon be finished.
Niss Wiesner has been received gladly, and we trust our labour tqgether will be fruitful for thp Master. I’ve long been hindered going fiir- ther afield to those who have no missionary. The promise given long ago at Condobolin, “Thou shalt break forth on the right hand and on the Icft,’’ has Iwen literRZlp fnlfilled, ancl
-G. TOMKINS.
nom the iieedy field south along the Murrqi- kidgee calk fop soineoiie to come and help. I’ray that soon the call nia? be rtnswened.
--M. BROWN. SHADE AND SHINE AT COWRA
Five souls have reconsecrated themselves, one soul lias been restored and three born m e w , and very many have been stirred but need t o take a further step to be saved. Satan inay almost reign but our God reigneth.
Difficulties upon difficulties, discoiiragement ihpoii discouragement, but in every one we have fouiid the grace that meetrs every need, and at times when i t lookecl as though Satan would triumph, his seeming success has been turned into failure.
We have also had the joy of starting after twelve months disbandonment, our women’s sewing meeting, and i t has been hailed with delight by the women and girls. They are all anxious to learn fancy work, knitting and crochet--crochet seems to be the favourite, but plain sewing comes in for a good share of their time and attention, and some very fine work is being turned out. We would be thankful if we had a hand-sewing machine, and God is able to provide 17s with it, but in the meantime we go on rejoicing. These meetings are not only a time for sewing, biit of sweet felldwship,
-fir. HUGHSON. WELCOMED TO TERRY-HIE-HIE AND
WALCHA. At a qu;lrter to 8 on the first of March, Miss
Dobener met for the Grst time the people of Terry-Hie-Hie, those to whom she had been called to labour. The church had been decor- ated t o welcome her, and also a very nice pro- zramm’e arranged. The children rose and sang “ Welcome Greeting,” with which the meeting was opened. Dnets, solos, and words of wel- come, followed by Miss Barnett on behalf of thle missionaries and people, and by Mr. TToward, the manager of the settlement. Miss Doberer brightly responded. Refreshments were then enjoyed and the gathering hrought to a close F . RARNETT.
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arrived a t Walcha, and the following Sunday was welcomed in the little church, which h d also been nicely decorated. To Miss Whalan Xiss Barker’s coming was a real blessing, and they hope to enjoy much fellowship during the latter’s short stay at Waleha.-F. WHALAN.
“AS” AND.“,QO” AT MOONAH CULLAE. “ A s thy days, so shall thy strength be,” is R
passage we often prove trne, and this month it. has- been verified xgain. Word was received that Mr. Oslep Ingram, who was one of the builclers of onr first chiirrh snct of the re- erected Mission Hoiise, had hem taken from
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?+wham to Denilicluin on account of severe ill- uew. The desire to go to see him and his wife was great, but physical strength was not up to the usual standard. However, prayer was made and strength given for the journey there and back in one day, which was accomplished by the kindness of a neighbour. We believe the JJortl used the visit, since then Mr,-Ingram has recovered sufficiently to come here.
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SEARCHINQ THE DISTANCES BEYOND TRIDA.
Our native missionary, Mr. Ashmore, has been going hither and thither, finding out his people in out-of-the-way places. He has visited the following places, and gives us the distances from Trida, which is the present terminus of the new Broken Hill line.
Davisdale, 3 miles; Whyman, lyz .miles; Ti- arra, 16 miles; Conorpin, 12 miles; Brown’s Dam, 12 miles; Irish Lords, 12 miles; Lambing Camp, 25 miles; The Nine, 12 miles; Oak Swamp, 28 miles; Murrubong, 18 miles; Revan’s. 22 miles. There are two camps yet to visit, Kiawong, 60 miles, and Red Tank, 44 miles. In these camps Mr. Ashmore has’found 92 full-bloods and 93 half-castes.
Miss Ginger and 3fiss-BfcAulay are at a place called 3Iiitta Nutta Tank, but will be moving on.
Tn one letter illr. Ashmore mentioned he had only met three people who coiild read-One is the Kink of Trida, and from him we have ye- ceiwd the following letter :-
Dear Friend,-Just a few lines to ask you could you let Nr. A4shmore stay with my people for a while longer, for the people like him. He is a good teacher and very plain, and we pnderstand him, and he is so kind to the little ones, We can sing “Jesus Loves Me, This I Know,” and others. Hoping soon to hear from you. With lore from all my people. Yours truly,
JOHN BIOGS.
Thnrsday being our mission prayer day, we spent the whole in meditation and prayer. The next day as I was busy in the house, a woman mime to see me. After she was here a few minutes she told me she wanted to be a Chris- tian. and after I prayed with her she accepted Christ. This was a definite answer to prayer, for two months ago when I was speakinq ot her, she said she w o d d like to be a Christian, h i t I did not think she quite understood. 1 told.her th.en to corne and tell me when she had really decided. WIen 1 saw her come to the door ‘i knew God had. answered prayer for her. s h e told me that since the clap T spoke to her she liad piyei1 np gambling and all sinful prw-
SOULS BORN AGAIN AT GAYNDAH.
tices, and has been tryiiig to live right. She ~a111e 011 Siuuday to the service ancl is lookin2 f0J-waI-d to coming to the Christians’ meeting.
The Christians’ meeting, hleld a t the Mission House on Tnesday nights, is very encouraqing. These young believers do t ry to lead a son- sistent life.
On the following Sunday Miss Evans had the joy of reaping her first sheaf for the Lord. This precious soul is a little boy and he very definite- ly made the great transaction.
-3r. E. MCAULAY. STORIES FROM BARAMBAH.
“I believe in Jesus and lore him, too; Him good fellow.” Such was the greeting of a dear old man on the settlement on Sunday when I visited him. His face was all aglow and he told me i t makes him happy all over when we talk of Jesus. As I looked on his beaming face I was reminded-of the dear old King of Karuah. who is now with the Lord he loved and served so well. 8 t #
“Miss? me real sorry, but nobody care for me; T been too long at it now, but I real sorry, Xiss; I real sorry.” ‘‘Scare for you,” I said; ( L and love you, and Jesiis loves you and cares for you.” She said again with deep pathos: “I real sorry, Miss.” I can see her face and hear her voice now, and it makes me weep, for she wils real sorry, and yet so helpless. The gambling fever has such a hold of her and her poor old frame is thin and bent and *orn with age. She is one of many many more who are sorry and long to be free. but have grown old in their sins, without having heard of a Savi our ’8 I OTT.
There is a great spirit of inquiry. and some I know are loinging for a new life. Those who have lately come to Christ. are going on well witnessing before others, and they are vew helpful to m e in making the message clear t o the old Deople by repeating i t to them in their own Iang~iage-M. CAPIIPRELTJ.
ANOTHER NEW WORKER. At the A.I.M. Advisory Council Meeting on
March 9, 31r. Albert Chisholm was acceptpd. as a missionary on probation. Mr. Chisholm spent a fortnight in Sydney, during which he ad- dressed several meetings and gave valuable help a t the A.T.M. Ofice. We commend our young brother to the prayers of God’s people. He is a t present spending two or three weelrs at Wal- hallow. with 31r. and Mrs. IIarris. who are in charge of the ,sct.tlement. Mr. Chishoim will h p associated with Sfr. Hart, and will, D.TT., short- ly he proceeding to Qiieensland.
Xiss SfcAalny wishes to thanlr the unknown friend d l 0 Wilt her a parcel of literattlre hear- i11g t h ~ Dulwich Nil1 postmark.
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THE MONTH’S MEETINGS. MISS BARKER’S FAREWELL.
A spleiirlid gathering in the Central Aletho- (fist Mission TTall, I k l h h a r d t , assembled to bid farewell to Miss Xdith Barker on the PVC of licr departure for the A.T.11. field. Rev. R. Finigan, its (’hairman, charged her in the name of the 1m-d to fulfil her ministry, a n d with much pleasure presented her with n, solid leather travelling case, on behalf of the friends of her church. A little girl a!ao made a presentation from the Leichhardt. Presbyterian J.C.E. Miss Barker had previously been showered *ith in- dividual gifts and goes forward carrying with her the loving goodwill and prayers of many friends.
During the evening Mrs. Long and Mr. A. Chisholm gave addrewes relative to the work of thk Nission.
Xiss Barker, in relating her call and God’s ,aui&mce step by step, said it v k s about time she made a move, for she had been in that Church and Sunday School since he mother car- ‘ried her there as a babe three weeks old. It was with feelings of assurance aiid of joy that she was setting forth at the Lord’s bidding, and she pleaded for workers t o fill her place and one made vacant the previous week by the death of a fine young worker in the Sunday School. A band of children trained by Miss Barker sang and recited missionary messages, which was a fitting close to a heart-searching meeting. The next night Miss Barker left by train for Walcha and her aged parents, who had yielded up their helpful daughter to God were there to say fare- well and-were full of confidence that God wonld not be in their debt.
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BATHURST STREET BAPTIST CHURCH.
The pastor of the Rathurst Street Baptist Church, Rer. J, Complin, preacle‘d: over the foimg People’s Institute of his chiireh on Sun- day afternoon. March 5, when the snbjeet was ‘the work amongst thc Aborigines. We are niuch refreshed by the mmn whoIe-hearted sympathy of Jlr. Clomplin. Only w few weeks hePoR. he ’v~as present at the Stanmore Church and gave an address rtt Mr. and Mrs. Evans’ farewell,‘qnd exhorted the audience with much warmth to take an interest in the work of the ~1.1.31, He has assured 11s of his iinceasiuy prayvrs ancl h i s deRirt. to assist us in every pos- s M e way. Snch encouragement is hdeetl most heIpfti1, and we trust many more of God’s ser- vants may be raked up with IE similar purpose. Mrs, Long acldrrstted the Institute and frienclR prewnt on thc! nw7 of the gospel for the Abo- yigincs and the support of God’s people for the 31i&on, brrRingher rwnarlrs 011 oiir purpose niid p l a ~ in the kingdoni. * # #
Opportunities to tell of the work ef the 3lio: sion have been many the last fern months. With- in the last few weeks addresses on the work have been given at Nosman C. of C. Women’s Meet irig ; Croydon Congregational Women’s Jleeting ; Banlrsia .Free Chnrch Sunday ser- vices aut1 S.S. ; Hurstville Church of Christ-a lantern meeting ; Miranda : Leichhardt Baptist Clliurch ; Leichhardt and District, J.C.E.. Local Rally : Stmniore Baptist Women’s Jleeting ; Leichhardt Presbyterian J.C.E. ; West, Kingston Methodi& Y.P.S.C.E. ; - Rexley Baptist Y.P.S. C.E. ; Carlton Baptist Intermediate and J.C.E. Societies.
QUEENSLAND AUXILIARY. GOD-SPEED TO MR. CHISHOLM.
It was with feelings of regret that the mem- bers of. the Queensland Auxiliary of the A.T.M., who accompanied by their friends gathered to- gether to bid God-speed to their late secretary, 3Ir: Albert Chisholm, who, at the call of the Vaster has offered himself for higher service in a wider field. The meeting took the form of R servise, opening with a hymn appropriate for the occasion, “Hwr we the Voices from t1i.e Darkness Calling ”, followecl by prayer offered by Niss Morgan. The Chairman, the President of the Aiixiliarj-, then explained the riatiire of the gathering, and, in the course of his address, he emphasised the keen abilities of Mr. Clhisholm, both as a friend and secretary ; he said he had always found him ever willing to carry ont the duties assigned to him, and to forivard the A.I.M. movement in diatever sphere he happened to be labouring, and hc trusted that going out as he was in FAITH that he would be greatIy used of God. and be the m,eans of winning many soils for the MASTER.
The Rev. 3h. Pope \vas called upon to make> presentation on behalf of the Anxiliary. Be- fore doing so, he, like *the previous speaker, spoke in terms of high appreciation of the re- cipient; he outlined to the .meethe what his own !experiences mere when first atppcaring be- fore the missioiiary coiincil prior .to his wcept- anct! BY a missionary, how he tremhld i n an- ticipation of the resiilts which ended to the satisf~ction of all concerned. Nk. Pope ex- pressctl the hope that Mr. Chisholm woiild have no difficnlty in passing- the A.I.31. Coiincil. T J ~ inakinp the presentation, which took the form of a beautiful tvrit.ing satchel, and Promise HOX. hi? asked Jfr. Chisholm to take the hint and write, and keep in touch with the Coiincil, hiit whether he wrote or not they were going to writcl to him. Tn responding, Mr. Chisholin thanked the menihrs ancl friends for tlit>ir kind thoughts expressed in the gift. qi1yilig he woiild a w a y renwmhw t l i P fritlnctchip that had spriing 1111 rinring hie term of o f i c t HS secnbtary. IT,?
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went on to tell’ how he got his call, which ti:-st originated after his trip to the Barsmbali Mission, where, seeing the urgent need for more helpers in the field, he felt that the time had come for him to respond, which be did soon after retiwning; the way had been cleared of all obstacles and he felt that God was leading him out, so he trusted that wherever he was sent, if accepted by the Council, that he wonld prove a n cEcient servant in the Xaster’s ser- vice.
Nrs. Cilberg at this point delikvered an in- spiring address, basing her remarks on the words Pound in the book of Deut. 33, 27, “The eternal God is thy refuge and underneath are the everlasting arms:” Her thonghts bronght ont the great spiritual consolation that ’midst all the worries of life, the setbacks and hours of despondency, if we trusted in God. w e would always feel the Everlasting Arms bearing us up. The message from the meeting as given by Mrs. Culberg to Mz. Chishblm was taken from the book of Joshua 1,9. Prayer was offered up by two or three members present on behalf of the work in general, and for the Roly Spirit on 3fr. Chisho!ni in his new sphere of labour.
During the course of the evening messages w?‘cre received from friends and C.E. Societies to the new recruit, wishing him God-speed. A h e t was rendered by two young ladies, and the whole evening passed off in such a Tvay that Jlr. Clhisholm will always look back upon, and praise God for the associations of the Auxiliary.
Sec. Queensland Aux. A.T.M, KEITH P. CANNOX,
A MISSIONARY’S BIRTHDAY. Wss Knight, our second missionary at %*rry
Hie-Hie, writes:--“I had n birthday last Sur d a y and we had real birthday fare. The eveli ing liefore, Miss Cow sent over a l owly pied qf lamb and some sweet potatoes. The mail wa a hig one for me, and amongst other thin- brought a - parcel of editbles f roni JIiss Davis. tynknown to nit’. Nish ‘IZarnett’a sister had made nic a calw and iced it. ancl also a pretty blouse. 3Irs. ITonml, sea , wrote R heantiful note to be lriven me at breakfast time, and Mrs. Howarci, jwi., sent over a tin of apricots ancl jar of cream for clinner. Everything that coiild he thought of was done to make it’ a happy day for me, i t being ny first 1)irthdaq- in the Mission.”
AGENTS FOR “ OUR AMI.” We wotild .he pleased to get into touch with
my friends, yonng or old, who would help 11s 11y heeoiiiing agents for “Onr Aim.” Write Miss (feitry, 112 Prospect Road, Summer Hill, or call a t the A.I.M. Otfice, 264 Pitt Street, Sytlney.
“That’s Stephen.” Others added other partic- iilars. We sow the seed of the kingdom, not lmowing which shall prosper. hut committing it to the Lord of the harvest.
THE GIFT OF A BICYCLE. A f r i e d a t Enficld, Sydney, hrrs made a gift
to the hfission of a beautiful lady’s bicycle in perfect order. For this we tender o u r hearty thanks, and pray that the giver will be ahun- tlltntly compensated by the Lord.
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people doing such wrong things, so He sent Jesus to live amongst them and then to die for them and us. Every few moments I had to stop add say, “.DO you understand tha t?” “Yes, Jliss,” was the reply. After I had talked for some time, he said: “Yes, Xiss, I know I a sinner; now I tell you. Miss, I not tell lies, but I drink aiid gamble.” So I read Matt. 19, 13 to 30, to him, and told him that just as Jesus wantled the young man to give up money be- cause it was a hindranceto him, so He wanted him to give up the drink and gambling for His sake, and if He gave himself to Jesus, he would keep him from these sins. After spending a long time in conversation and prayer with him, I lef t telling him I woulcl see him another ti.rnc and would continue to pray for liini. ‘‘T’ank you, Miss,” he said; “I hope I see you again.”
He is a fine stamp of Aborigine. Tall, well built, and so reverent. While I read and pray- ed, with him he took off his cap and held i t off the whole time. When I first spoke to him he said : “I too old to teach ; I not unnerstand, ” but when I left he said, “Yes, now I uimer- stand. ”
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For the last three months our business inan- ager has had a slack time with subscriptions. A great many are overdue, and we would be most grateful for an early remittance to cover uiqLaid arrears and as a renewal for another year. Your paper mapped in a coloured label denotes that your subscription is due or over- due. What colour was your label?
A.I.M. PRAPER MEETWGS. New South Wales.
ASHFI ELD-Baptist Tabernacle, 3 p.m., 4th Thurs-
2ARLfON-Baptist ChuroN 4th Tuesday, 8 p.m. day of each month.
MAKING THE MESSAGE CLEAR KATOOMBA-West Katoombai Aborigines’ Mission Church, 3 p.m., 2nd Wednesday. Baptist Clhurch, Waratah Street, 4th Thursday afternoon.
T was visiting the camp last week and met a CAMWORTH-Baptist Church, %ne Sunday night, fir11 blood Aborigine. aged about 55 years. I had never seen him before, and after shaking ARTARMON, N.S.W.-Loyda, Broughton Rd., 1st hands with him and speaking to him, T asked him if he hail ever Ii~ard about Jesus. He said. ‘‘Te,il, Miss; t’he other Miss tell me some, hut Nifis, you come too late to teach m e 4 too old.” So, as simply as if I was talking to a child, I told him the story of how flocl made the hcantiful world and piit man and woman in it. and they had been SO happy till thcy dis- obeyed Chd. Then 1 went on t o teIl him how (;ocl saw the worltl gct<ting so wickcd a d 3.30 P.m.
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Victoria, K ENSI NGTON-Mrs. Ellis’ Residence, 43 Kardfman
Street, 4th Tht?rsday, p.m.
Queensland. 3RISBANE-Missionary DepGt, Albert St., 4th Thurs-
