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[Ed i t ed b y Mrs. L. W . LONG.]

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Where is the way? Is there no way? Low in darkness I wander, Where is the Light? Is there no light? Nothing know I, but I wonder, Is there no light? Where is the light? Lord in the vastness I wander, Where is the way? Is there no way? How may I reach Thee, I wonder, Is there no way? Where is the way?

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m “I am the Way, th Written by a heathen Tamil poet 1000 years after Christ said I

Truth, and the Life. 2000 years after Christ, at least four-fifths of the Aborigines are st i l l in the dense darkness of heathen night, groping about dumbly in search of the Light, unaware that long ago Jesus the Light of the World, died to make a Way to God. Won’t

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Streams from tbe Valley of Berscbab. “THY P~AYERS ARE COME UP FOR A

DELAYED ANSWERS.

Have you sowed seeds of prayer and sancti- scd desire-desires for His glory? Be not dis- cciurageci that yet there is no answer. God has watched oyer pour prayer seeds unslumber- in&-Prayer seeds must-obey law. In His time ~ O L Z will r e a p - 4 . BOWEX.

All our prayers are safely stored IIeld in trnst by a faithful God, i\nd when has struck His destined hour. The “day” of His own conquering “power” S o more, no more, the minor song, How long, Oh, Lord, how long! how long? Instead we cry “the answer’s come, At last the prayed for boon is won!

harvest’s here, from seeds long sown The hidden power of prayer is shown.”

1 lie11 pray ! Pray on-Oh soul !-ne ’er doubt, In (:oci’s own time the victor’s shout ?

Ancl sow iiot sparingly-seeds of prayer But lavishly cast them everywhere .1 bountiful reaping, his who prays Through light and dark, through nights ancl

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The story is told of a pastor who once had N

dream of Heaven, in which he saw the crowns of glory prepared for the redeemed,-rows of diadems, all studded with precious stones and jpwels. “Is that big one for me?” he asked, remembering the many conversions which had taken place in his church. “No! not for you,” replied the angel, “that one is for the poor old clvaf iiiilii who used to sit by your pulpit stairs, arid plead with God for souls, while you preached to them. ”

* * * * FIVE REASONS W H Y PRAYER MUST BE

ANSWERED.

By GEORGE MULLER.

I asked, “ Will you please give me your re;isoiis for this conldent faith?” “ Yes, * ’ said he, “I believe my prayers will be answered because I have fulfilled these five conditions :

FIRST. “I have had no sht-idow of doiiht in praying for their salvation, knowing as I do tlmt itr is the TJord’R will they shoiild be saved, for He would ‘have all men to be saved, and to come ueto the knowledge of the trath (1 Tim.

MEMdRIAL BEFORE GOD,” Acts x., 4.

2 :4), ‘and this is the confidence that we have in Him, that if we ask anything according to His will, He heareth us.’ (1 John 5:14),

SECOND. “The second reason is, I have never pleaded for their salvation in my own name, but in the all-worthy name of my pre- cious Lord Jesus (John 14 :14), that is 011 the ground of His merit and worthiness, and on that alone.

THIRD. “The third reason is, I have al- 1vaJ-s believecl in the ability and willingness of God to answer my prayers.

FOURTH. “The fourth reason is, that I have not allowed myself in known sin, for ‘if I regard iniquity in my heart the Lord will not hear me.’

FIFTH. “The fifth reason is, that I have continued in believing prayer for over fifty-two years, and shall so continue until the answer is given. Luke 18 :‘i : ‘Shall not God avenge His cjwn elect, which cry day and night unto Him?’ ”

And surely this has made the difference be- tween George Muller and ten thousands of God’s dear children. Whenever the Lord showed him that it was His will he should pray, he Continued in prayer until the answer came.

(Mark 11 : 24).

(Psalm 66 : 18.)

THE WAR. We mingle our prayers with countless others

who at this time call upon Him “who malreth mars to cease,” that this calamitous war may soon be at an end. At the same time we l i f t up our heads with His waiting Church arid re- joice in the hope of His near coming, for did He not say, “When ye see these things come to pass, then look up and lift up your heads, for your redemption draweth nigh ? ”

“Let all who look for hasten The coming glorious day By earnest consecration To walk the narrow way By gathering in the lost ones For whom our Lord did die For the crowning day is coming bye and bye.”

A.I.M. PRAYER BAND,

Secretary : MISS M. STEWART, A.T.M., Kanmh, N.S.W.

PRAYER DAY:

SUBJECT FOR OCTOBER: FOIJRTH THURSDAY~CTQBER 22.

NORTH QUEENSLAND. leffm W P ~ ~ ~ ~ O I I to Miss Stewart.

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A NEW YEAR FOR ‘‘ OUR AIM.” With this issue “Our Aim” begins a new

year of service for the Lord and.for the Abo- rigines. For seven years, month by month, its pages have recorded God’s faithfulness and called its readers to more whole-hearted devo- tion to Him, who is the Lord of the Harvest.

‘‘ Our Aim ” accomplishes the purpose for which i t exists. Through it‘s medium month by month followers of Christ are addressed on be- half of a needy and neglected race who are included in the plan of redemption, and not a few respond by giving personal service, inter- cessory prayer and financial support. Then through the page entitled, “Streams from the Yalley of Berachab,” a humble ministry to the people of God, i s acknowledged by Him, in blessing and help to His servants.

Thus encouraged we launch forth upon the eighth year, relying upon our Captain, “who leadeth from victory unto victory.”

From another standpoint we have reached a measure of success, for we began with one snh- scriber and about 300 friends, to whom we were ismiing a monthly report, and we close the seventh year with a circulation of over 2000 mont,hly.

We have many faithful and energetic agentd and we are looking to them and every indi- vidual subscriber to aid us in obtaining a snb- stantial increase of subscribers during this year. The paper does not yet pay for itself from sub- scription, and has to be slightly augmented from the General Fund. As soon as the snh- scriptions cover the cost of printing and pnb- lication we will enlarge the paper and make some alterations which we believe will be wel- comed by our readers.

We have, however, a deep regret: Orur hnsi- ness manager’s resignation is before us. I n July Mr. Beer felt i t necessary to express his desire to relinquish the duties he has so cheer- fully and ably carried out since March, 1913. In tendering his resignation he wrote :

“It grieves me very much to have to in- form you that I am reliictantly compellecl to yesign as Business Manager of ‘ Our Aim ’ through pressure of other duties, which pre- vent me from giving our-beloved paper the amoiint of attention i t requires. As a matter of fact, ‘midnight oil’ is often burned to enable me t o cope with ‘Our Aim’ and C.E. work. I am beginning to feel the stl‘ain rather keenly, and feel that i t is the wjgest course to relinquish sane of these extras be- fore a breakdown occitrs. I have received much blessing in my labour as bnainess m#n- ager, and nobody. will feel the severance more than T, I thank God for my happy connec- tion with His and your work amongst the

Aborigines, and wish my successor the same fellowship in his or her coiiiicction with the work. ” We now thank our brother for his great ser-

vice to the Mission, and trust He will long he spared to serve the Lord to whom he has so fully devoted his life and talents.

Rut our need remains. We require a man to fill the gap-a man embued with the spirit of Christ and a love for the souls of the Abo- rigines. Who will volunteer? The position en- tails the wrapping and posting of 2000 copies of “Our Aim” monthly, though this work is mini- mised by the work of our State agents, who receive their parcels in bnlk; i t includes the financing of “Our Aim” from subscriptions re- ceived, and the preparation monthly of the list of subscriptions received for publication in “Our Aim.” The position carries with it no salary, being purely honorary and voluntary. It is necessary for the Business Manager to bt: a resident of N.S.W., preferably of Sydney or suburbs. V e would be glad to hear from any- one who could in this way aid in the work of the gospel amongst the Aborigines of Australia. We would also value the fellowship in prayer of all friends that the position map soon he siiit- ahly filled.

THE WORKERS. Mr. Long and Xr. McConnell are in Mackay,

Sorth Queensland, where they are iising oppor- tunities for the Master and for the work. Prior to going t o Nackap they spent some time in Brisbane conferring with the Chief Protector of Aborigines and spreading knowled,ge of the work in every way presented amongst God’s people. See the account on page 8 of the joiir- ney through N.S.W.

“here have been some changes in the disposi- tion of the workers lately. Miss Stewart has been enjoying a much-needed rest and change.

Miss Partridge has been at Karuah during her absence assisting Miss Dedman. Miss ,McRidge is helping at Headquarters, whilt. Miss Wilbraham, a candidate under offer, has gone to fill the vacancy at Walcha. Dei- trich’s connection with the work i s now at end. Xiss Dodimead is being transferred at her wish from the status of a missionary to that, of a11 associate. She will continue in her position as school teacher at St. Clair, and if she is snf- ficiently recuperated in the coiirse of a year or two she will again enter the ranks as a mk- Bionary in full,

Until we can supply R misRionary for St. Clair, Miss Dodimead, who dearly lavca the work, will do all she can to keep the S.S. and meetings going.

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upon t o part with our dear l\liss McRiclge, who, nlthoiigh she had only spent four months with l i s , was loved by all who knew her; but we a1.e glad that she will be helping forward the King- dom of God in another sphere of nsefulness. Just as Miss McRidge left us, we a-elcomecl Xiss Wilbraham, and our earnest prayer for her is that God will bless her and make her a hlessing during her stay here. On “Wattle Day” we had the pleasure of going over on the hill onlnosite the Reserve accompanied hv the

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childien amongst the beautiful -wattles. The main object of the trip was to roll the re- mainder of the blocks down. We enjoyed after- x F x

‘Ye shall reap if ye faint not.”

REPORTS F R O M OUR MISSION STATIONS:

WALCHA. ?July passed with its possibilities and oppor-

tunities, and we know that oiir loving Father has taken count of all.

The mid-week services have been 1 ~ 1 1 at- t,ended,, considering the cold weather and the small number a t present on the Reserve. We are glad that the one who was sick has re- covered, and we pray that Jesus may hecome more real to her in her declining pears. Jiist as the month closed we welcomed Mr. Lone. It was a joy and stimulns to 11s t o see him and the people also welcomed him glacllv. We prav that, much blessing mny resnlt from his Visit.

The month of Angust has been of special im- portance t o us. Mr. Long remained with lis until the 11th of the month, and during his stay here all enjoyed his help and Christian fellom- ship. Two coiiples were married hv lfr. TJonc while he was in Walcha, and we earnestly pray God’s blessing to rest lipon them and that thev map know the joy of the Divine love which perfects hnman love.

The blocks for the foundation of the chnrch are ready, and we hope soon to cominence thc bidding. There are yet manv difficiilties in the way. and we woii1d again ask yoii to 13elp iis l,g prayer. praying that the wherewithal shall he provided and God’s work proceed. His word to 11s a11 i s “All things are possihle to Him who helieveth.” The hlocks R ~ T P pro- cnred from Mr. Hake’s property. on a high hill opposite the Reserve. T t was no easy taclk getting them down, a s they had to he carried some distance hefore rolling them down the hi11. Rut the willing helpers worked cheer- fiillp, and felt rewarded for their Iahoiir of love. With the j o v and blessings of the past month there was a little sadness, too. We were called

noon tea on the hill-top, With the yellow hlos- soms of sunshine and simplicity aroiind 11s. We a11 retiirned home with heaiitifiil biinches of wattle, and glad for a night’s rcst. The hcantiful spring days are here, andwe are en- joying the warmer weather. %fr. Lisle supplied 11s with another load of wood diiring the month. €or which we were most thankful. Our hearts mere cheered on “Prayer Day” bv 14 of oiir people, incliiding women and children, cominq over to join lis in prayer; a profitable time was spent, and we realised the presence of God. The monthly prayer meeting was held in town as nsnal, and Mr. Long was able to be present with l i s . We praise God for the many blessings and privileges enjoyed during the nast month. and we pray that God Will richly bless a11 who have given of their help and sympathy.-M.A.

TERRY-HIE-HIE. The first week in this month (August) we

were favoiired with a visit from our friend Mr. nlcConnel1 on the wav to his new sphere of labour in Qneensland.

During his stav the Lord of the Harvest gave lis another reaping time, Several confessed Christ for the first time, and backsliders were restored. Among the former was a y o m g man who had been attending the meetings and mani- festing interest for some little time past.

It was oiir great joy and privilege to m i t e one coiiple in Christian marriage the same meek thep were brought t o the Lord. The weddinq. vhich was a very quiet one, was cele- brated in the new meeting room. the onlv per- sons present being the bride and bridegroom. Ifr. RTcConnell. Mrs. Gates and mvself. Mr. McConnell acted the nart of “hest man,” and Mrs. Gates that of “bridesmaid.” It was a time of heartfelt gratitnde and thanksgivinq to God, as we realised how ahundantlv praver had heen answered for this familv (most of their children had nrevioiish confewed mris t . Ollr hrother. Mr. McConnell, was filled with rejoic- ing, and coiinted i t a great nrivileee to bp nre- scnt, at this wedding; he said it well remaid. him for coming if there had heen nothine dse. Tfeetinps were held each niqht. lvhile RTr. JIcConnelI was here, the last being Stlnday

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night, when the people gave a very hearty ex- pression of their goodwill and appreciation of his visit. \Ye pray that God will go before hiill ancl open up the way in the unknown land to which he is going.

We are all in the best of health, for which we thank our Heavenly Father as well as for His kind provision for oiir daily need.-R.H.G.

ST. CLAIR. We

are glad once more to record the dear Lord’s faithfulness to us all through another month. Early in the month we were all delighted t o have a visit from Mr. Long and 9fr. McConnel, on their way to Queensland. They broke their jonrney and came out and had a meeting with us; we all enjoyed their visit. Later on in the month 13 of our people had the privilege of attending the Annual Meeting in Newcastle ; all enjoyed the outing, and the meeting was an especial treat for all. Our number has in- creased by 5 : a father and mother and three little ones have come back to live on the Re- serve. Spring is coming. and with it the ploughing and making ready of the ground for seed-sowing, etc., on the farm.

The monthly prayer meeting was held in Mrs. J. Smith’s home in the afternoon and in the Church in the evening; many prayers went up for the little ones, and we hope that much blessing may be the result of the intercession of God’s people everywhere, and that the seed sown in t.he young hearts may bring forth an abundant harvest.4.E.D.

“ IIitherto I hath the Lord helped us. ”

KARUAH. This month has been rather a busy one. First

of all were the preparations for the h n i i a 1 Meeting in Newcastle and for the departnre of Miss Stewart, who has gone to her home for a well-earned and much-needed rest. Many pray- ers follow our sister, and we trust very soon to welcome her back renewed both physically and spiritually. We are glad to have Miss Part- ridge with us during Miss Stewart’s absence ; she has been doing the daily school teaching. Two or three of our people have not been well, and we have had extra duties in dressing wounds, etc. We again welcome another wee lamb in our midst, and praise the Tdord that lmth mother and haby are well. Most of onr people have been here from Soldiers’ Pt. diiring the past fortnight, which has made the place very lively, and in consequence the morning and evening prayer meetings also the Stnnclay services have been we11 attended. Many hanrw evenings have been spent in singing and leaf- playing, and in practising new hymns for the Anniversary. We are thankful to some of oiir men for the many acts of kindness performed in straining the wire in the fence, diqginc drains and making a nice gravel and shell path

from the gate to the door, which will be a great comfort in wet n-eather; a l ~ o for keeping us well supplied in firewood. These acts may seem siriall in the eyes of others, but to us it brings joy to see such a spirit of love and appreciation, and especially to know the Xaster records it all.-13.D.

CHILDREN’S HOME, SINGLETON, Through another two months, the children

of the Home have been kept from sickness save for little colds, which we have been able to re- lieve without seeing the doctor. Early in August Mrs. Smith was able to take four girls and four boys to the Anniial Meeting in New- castle. Some of them had never seen the sea before. They enjoyed themselves very much. and were ready for bed on their arrival home. We had hot coffee and scones waiting for them.

Two more of our little girls have started school and they seem to like it. Their names are Mary Perry (Dorris) and Kathleen Honey.

A friend sent some beautiful new flannelette dresses for nearly all the girls. A dear little girl made one for one of the older girls. We got material for another one, and all had new dresses for school. Friends at Taringa (Qneens- land) sent a lovely lot of pinafore dresses ancl also four suits for the bogs. Through the kind- ness of the A.P. Board, the boys were provided with five pairs of boots. The Manly Congreya- tional Juniors also helped us again bv sending 6/- for a pair of boots-our little Lizzie needed them verv much. Another friend called in to see if there were any needs, and next day sent a four-gallon tin of kerosene. We were glad of the gift as o m supply had almost run out. il load of firewood came from pet another, so we can say the Lord has been very good. Thci needs of our large family are many, hiit the Lord thinketh upon lis, and we have His pro- mise-‘“Bread shall he given and water shall br sur e. ’ ’ -4 .C. S.

MOONAH CULLAH. Rcforr

Miss nagnall’s departure a gathering was he111 at the Mission Rouse, which partook of a three- fold character, a treat for the children ancl their parents, a w e h m e to the returning mis- sionary, and a farewell to the departing ontl. While refreshments were being preparccl tlic children had games. When all T\7iis roii(1y a short meeting was held, a t which onc of oiir kind white friends sang a sacred solo, am1 a few words were spoken by the missionaries. Then came afternoon tea which was thoroiighly enjoyed, and the distribntion of presents u7hic.h thoughtful helpers had smt for the children. We were glad to he able to give somethinq to each child present. The afternoon will he lotic remembered, and we thank those who made it posaibl e.

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.Jiily was a month full of incident.

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young folks page. KITTY, THE BLACK TRACKER.

Cooee, Cooee, Coo-ee ! ’ ’ But there was no response.

Still no reply. “We must go back and tell Mr. Watson the

little chap is lost,” said the big boy who wras the leader of the party which had picnicked so happily in the bush that afternoon.

“He’ll never forgive us,” said one. “Don’t you worry, old chap. Though Ted-

dy’s only nine he’s been in the bush often enoiigh to be safe for a few. hours.”

And so at last, the boys went back and re- ported to the squatter that Teddy was lost.

Out into the darkness rode the father and his helpers, but little could be done that night.

Early next morning i t was reported at the nearest station of the New South Wales Trooper l’olice. “ 1’11 just take Kitty with me, ’ ’ said an officer

as he mounted his horse and. rode over to the squatter’s house.

“We’ll soon find the little chap,” he assured the anxious mother. “Kitty’s coming along, and she’s the best tracker I know.”

“Kitty?” queried Mrs. Watson. She’s a

il:!t,ive girl, and though she’s deaf and diimh she can track better than anybody. Learnt it from her father.”

Kitty soon came up, and trotted off on her hrown horse, with the big, kindly trooper be- aide her.

She quickly picked up the trail, and after H Pcw hoiirs foiind Teddy asleep nnder a tree.

“Didn’ t J tell yon Kitty would do it, R h . Watson?’, said the trooper a fcw holm Inter.

“I%nt how coiild she follow a trail like tha t?” “Tt’s more than 1 can tell. She coiild see

what I conld not; but then oiir natives have most wondeyfiilly qiiick sight. Why, the trail st0ppc.d dead in one place, but Kitty was off her horsc in a moment and down on her hands and knees examining the bushes and grass, all the time making the little moaning noise, which means that she is worried.

“Presently she jumped on her’ horse and t.urned sharply to the left, through the long

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grass. and a little later there was the little chap silfdl ;iiicl sound under a tree. ”

”C:oct bless her,’’ said Mrs. Watson, as she wiped the tears from her eyes, and then gave Teddy, who was on her knees, an additional hiig.

Poor afflicted Kitty, uneducated and ’uncivi- lisetl, yet making the very best of the powers she possessed !

And you young folks, with all your rich en- dowment of health and strength and education, are you using your gifts to the best advantage- for God’s glory, and in the service of others?

Are you seeking those who are wandering, sad and lonely, on life’s pathway? If not, then begin at once; a t least you can begin with the little ones.

“Call them in, the little children, Tarrying far away, away;

Christ would have them come teday.” Wait, oh, wait not for to-morrow,

-ELINOR 11. RICE.

BOYS WHO HELP. This morning three boys came to the Mission

House at \Valeha and after a little chat, one of the missionaries said: “The boys will get us some wood. ” Just before their arrival a mother with a baby and another little boy had come to see the missionaries. After the three boys had gone out into the paddock for the wood, the fourt>h boy ran after them and presently all of them returned with a fine armful of wood each, and away they went the second time for “candle bark” €or kindling the fire. After the wood had been piit in its place one boy began to read a text of scripture, which was hanging tip in the wood room. As I listened to him reading I noticed that he left out a word which was the most important word of the text and made all the difference. This was the text- “Look not on the wine when it is red.” The first boy read i t : “Look upon the wine when it i s red.”

Immediately one of the others corrected him: “Look NOT upon the wine when i t is red.” A s I sat listening to the conversation, I said to myself-Well, what a good thing to know the Bible correct.1-y;’’ at, the same time another thoiight came ; it was that in this little incident, the work of the missionaries could be seen by the boy laiowing this text in Proverbs. It wonld be nice if all our young readers would look up the verse and, mark it in their bibles. Before the boys left the Mission House they were each given a nice cup of broth, and as they sat up to the table on a form, they were whispering to each other, asking who woiild say grace before taking their broth, They de- cided to say it altogether, and i t sounded very nice to hear them saying in unison:

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“Lord, bless this food which now we take, And do us good, for Jesus’ sake.” Amen.

One other thing I noticed was that one of these boys had his arm in a sling, he had fallen from a haystack and broken it near the elbow, but that made no difference, for his one good arm carried a fine armful of wood. I told them how pleased I was to see their thoughtfulness for their missionaries, and they all ran away off cheerily to their homes a mile and a half away. -IJ.W.IJ.

MOONAH CULLAH REPORT (continued).

The evening before Miss Bagnall’s departure was not one of the nights on which service is usually held, but a meeting was asked for, and one was held in which nearly all took part 1))’ repeating texts from memory or singing hymns. The Lord’s presence was in our midst and the heart of the departing one was cheered by this farewell gathering.

One of our women drove her into Deniliquin the next day, and the Rev. and Mrs. Holland with their usual kindness, entertained her till she went to Bendigo. We trust her stay with relatives and friends will, under God’s blessing, restore her health and fit her for more service in the Master’s vineyard.

The Rev. J. Rogers, Church of England clergyman, Deniliquin, visited us one afternoon and baptized six children. The service was enjoyed by those present.

During the month we have had much en- couragement. The meetings have been well at- tended, and some hearts seem to desire a deeper spiritual life.

Throughout August as well as July, we have experienced the goodness of our God and the privilege of working for Him in this corner of His vineyard. At the end of July Miss Brown arrived, and early this month a “welcome” was given to her, when a pleasant afternoon was spent. Most of the residents of the Re- serve, including the school teacher were pre- sent. She declared she did not need this 8s the people had already shown their welcome.

Sickness has been in our midst, and it seemed as though the death angel might be among lis again; but in answer to prayer life has been spared, for which we thank the Great Phy- sman. When very ill the sick one asked the missionary to pray to God to spare her life f o r the sake of the children. Prayer was offertltl, and from that time improvement took place.

We have been praying for an organ to rtl- place the one Bliss Bagnall had. Last Satnr- day night a t our men’s meeting in the 3lissiotl House one of the men said there was one f o r sale 12 miles away. Yesterday he drove 11s over to the place at which i t was, and it: was purchased by Miss Brown and is now here ready for use.-M.I.C.

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AGENTS-Mrs. A.R.M. 6/; Miss V.T. 1,’; Miss E.R. 3 / ; Miss A.C. 15/; Miss M.A. ii/; Miss G.K. 3/6; Mr. H . H . 4 / ; Miss Z.D. 19/; Miss D.S. 13/.

MESSRS. Rev. W.S. 1/; A.R. 2/; H.J.F.M. l/; J.F.H. 3/; C.W. I / ; E.H. 2/.

MESDAMES E.A.M. 2/; W.J.S. l/; J.G. 2/6; C.T. 2/; A.D. 3/.

MISSES C.J.K. 2/6: Nurae S. 1/: Habefield Juniors 6 / .

Gunning, N.S.W. Business Manager SELBY A. BEER,

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8 O U R

FOR MY SAKE AND THE GOSPEL’S. It is given, to those, who in the Lord’s service, are

called upon to juorney from place to place, to see the iu l f ihen t of the promises of Mark 10, 29-30, and such experiences are a source of help and encouragement to those who fulfil the conditions. Once more this has been the case a s our brethren Xr. Long and Mr. NcConnell move northward. Mr. McConnell writes:

‘ ‘an Friday, July 24th, Mr. Long and myself left Ashfield, en route €or the north (Queensland), pur- 1:osing, if possible, to visit the different stations in N.S.W. on the way. We arrived in Newcastle about tea time, and after a happy time spent with friends, boarded the steamer for Karuah, where we arrived the following morning about I t o’clock. Some of the dark people were on the wharf and they assisted us with our luggage UP to the Mission House. Miss Stewart received us a t the door with the remark, ‘I knew you were coming to-day; the Lord has pro- vided for you” ( a friend had sent 30/- worth of groceries). On Sunday we had two good meetings, one in the morning and the other in the evening. During the evening service the King handed up a small bag containing 8/-, which they had collected towards our expenses. After morning service we gathered round the Lord’s Table to partake of the emblems of His death and passion. On Tuesday we left for St. Clair, via Singleton. We stayed the night with Mr. and Mrs. Smith in the Home. In this Home there are twenty-five dark children, and one can imagine the work i t entails to keep them in clean clothes and to train them up in the way they should go. We only spent one night a t St. Clair, where we had another good meeting and a baby was dedicated to the Lord. The visit was made possible by Mr. and Mrs. Hartrop lending their sulky and pony. Return- ing to Singleton Mr. Long and I parted, Mr. Long going to Walcha, whilst I paid a visit to my friends, Mr. and Mrs. Gates and family, where I stayed a week. At the request of the people, we held ser- vices every night, and during that time eleven men and women confessed Christ a s their Saviour, and six who had wandered away returned to the Lord: our cup of happiness was filled to the brim on Saturday, when one of the converts, a man 46 years of age, was united by the Lord in Holy Matrimony to one whom he had long called his wife. This is the first marriage that has taken place a t Terry-Hie- Hie, and i t is expected that many more will now follow. Mr. Gates has much reason to be thankful for the blessings which have attended his work on this place, but there is still much to be done, and he is well supported by Mrs. Gates. Personal work is the great feature here. Leaving Terry-Hie-Hie by coach, I took train from Moree to Tnverell, thence by motor to Glen Innes, where I joined Mr. Long, who was travelling from Walcha by the Brisbane express.”

As mentioned in the foregoing, while Mr. McCon- ne11 went on to Terry-HieHie, Mr. Long proceeded to Walcha, where he found Miss Acland and Miss JfcRidge faithfully labouring for the Master. Work- ers and people were greatly encouraged by the visit, alld &tr. Long fully appreciated the very true fellow- ship extended to him and the pleasure expressed in being face to face at last after a long interval of absence. H e was privileged to address a gathering in the Presbyterian Church under the chairmanship of Rev. Mr. Moulton, and a Very nice meeting was enjoyed by all. He also was present at the A.I.M. monthly prayer meeting, held in the vestry of this c;lurch. Prayer was answered and great joy brought to the workers’ hearts by the marriage of two couples ~ii-ing together long without the sanction of Christian rites. Some little ones were also dedicated to the TAord. The chief reason for prolonging the stay at

A I M . September, 1914. Walcha was to bring to a head the matter o f a church building. The services are held in the homes of the people a t present. They have given well toward the amount needed, E15 being in hand, nearly all being contributed in freewill offerings on the Lord’s Day. Some $40 will be required to complete the building but a start is proposed to be made immediately and a goal fixed for its completion in three months. We call for the prayers of God’s people to strengthen the hands of missionaries and people for the work, for to them it is a big thing.

Next month we hope to give an czcount of further journeyings with more enjoyment of the promised hundredful by those who have gone forth “for My sake and the gospel’s.

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The Aborigines ’ Inland Mission of Australia is snpported by the unsolicited contributions of those wishing to aid in spreading the Gospel in Australia amongst the Aborigines.

Contributions to the Aborigines’ Inland Mis- sion should be sent to-

Mr. L. W. Long, Director, A.I.M.,

C/o Mr. Wm. Tyas, 566 George St., Sydney, N.S.W.

Such donations will be duly acknowledgecl bj. oficial receipt.

MONTHLY Pit AYER 1)IEETING- Friends of the Mission are cordially invited to

attend the A.I.M. Monthly Prayer Meeting held in Y.W.C.A., Liverpool Road, Ashfield, N.S.W., at 3 p.m. on the FOURTH THURSDAY of the month.

N E X T MEETING-

OCTOBER 22.

NAMES AND ADDRESSES OF A.I.M. MISSIONARIESS.

Mr. and Mrs. L. W. Long, Beulah,” Frederick Street,

Mr. and Mrs. G. C Smith, A.I.M. Home, Singleton,

Miss M. Stewart, A.I.M., Karuah, N.S.W. Miss M. Brown, Moonah Cullah, Rangemore, Loose

Miss E. Jackson. Miss hI. Acland, A.I.M., Walcha, N.S.W, PIIiss M. Ragnall, c / o Mrs. Kennedy, Sternberg Street,

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Ashfield, N.S.W.

N.S.W.

Bag, via Deniliquin, N.S.W.

Eendigo. Victoria. Miss M. 1, Crebbin, Moonah Cullah, Rangemore, c / o

Miss J. E. Dodimead (Associate), A.I.M., Mt. Olives, Loose Bag, Deniliquin, N.S.W.

via Singleton, N.S.W. ’Mr. A. Russell (Native Helper), Karuah, N.S.\V. Miss R. Dedman, Karuah, N.S.W. Miss M. Timbury (Associate), Ab. School, Coota-

mundra, N.S.W. Mrs. F. Sleep, Mackay, North Queensland.

Mr. A. McConnell, c / o Mr. Long. Mr. and Mrs. R. H. Gates, Missionary, Terry-Hie-Hie.

&lisS M. McKidge, A.I.M., “Beulah,” Frederick Street,

M i s s Partridge, Karuah, N.S.W.

N.S.W.

Ashfield, N.S.W.

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