136 SEVENTH-DAY ADVENTIST YEAR Book.
gained an experience they have been removed to other fields,
their places being filled by others who desired to gain an expe-
rience in such work. ,
As a result of the mission labor several hundred books have
been sold, about twelve persons have accépted the truth, and
many others are very anxious “to hear and read. The work
done with the Scandinavians has been quite fruitful. A deep
interest to hear is manifested also by the Holland people. An
interesting Sabbath-school and Sabbath meeting is held in a
public hall, with an attendance of about fifty.
INDIANAPOLIS, IND.
About the beginning of the year 1885, Eld. A. W. Bartlett
was sent to 32 Cherry St., Indianapolis, Ind., to begin city mis-
sion work. Considerable canvassing for “Sunshine” and the
Signs of the Times was successful in a large measure. This can-
vass was partially followed by introducing “Vol. IV., Great
Controversy.” Eld. Bartlett and wife, assisted by Henry Ran-
dolph and wife, followed up this interest as well as they conld
until the health of the former failed, and he asked to be released.
A few embraced the truth. In the spring of 1886, Leanna Mor-
rell and Alice Lewis entered the mission.
During the year quite an intérest has been built up in the
Bible worl in the State, which is largely attributable to the mis-
sion, A company of eight or ten have embraced the truth in
Indianapolis. A good Sabbath-school and vigilant missionary
society have been organized.
The mission building contains nine rooms besides basement,
halls, and attic. The cost for the year, including rent and $200
worth of furnishings, but not including the workers’ hire, was
less than $800. The building has also been used as the State
tract depository, and as a depository for one district; besides
furnishing a meeting-hall and lecture-room.
LINCOLN, NEB.
Work was commenced in this mission Jan. 5. 1886, with but
a few students, some of whom, however, have already proved
themselves ab’e workers in the Master's vineyard, and are now
active laborers in the employ of the ‘Conference. The total ex-
pense incurred up to Oct. 1,1386, was about $410, while the amount
of provisions and cash donated equaled about $373. The cash
received for board amounted to $267.65. The expense for.fur-
niture was $89. The establishment was formerly entirety self
sustaining, but after the autumn camp-meeting the Conference
committee realized the necessity of having a good school in