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present to start a little Sabbath school at
Kilkenny. The husband of the sister who
wrote for the RECORD an account of the
healing of her leg, has interested a number
of their neighbours in the message, and for
a few weeks Pastor Gillis has been going
down to Kilkenny every Friday night for
studies, They thought they would like to
meet together Sabbath mornings for the
study of the lessons, and they are doing
this now. We are hoping some of these
folk will later take a definite stand for
the truth.
FLORENCE CHERRETT,
S.A. Sabbath School Sec.
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A Tale of Three Quarters
THE missionary spirit rose high in a little
Sabbath school on the outskirts of the
capital city of Queensland. They were
all very busy, hard working folks ; but the
busy people are always the ones to do a
little more ; and these members would try
to do something, however small, to keep
those Sabbath school offerings up,—they
just must, and the Investment plan did
seem a good way. So they set to work.
Old and young, grandfathers and grand-
mothers, fathers and mothers, young peo-
ple, and even the tiny tots had a part.
But what did they do? Well, one
mother made metal polish and “ Clever
Nellie,”’ and the children found a ready
sale for these useful articles among the
church members and neighbours. A
young lady had discovered a recipe for
boot polish, which did good service. A
laundry soap was made by another sister,
not forgetting the jam, cakes, and ice
cream made and sold by others.
It was at this time that a buttonhole
machine proved to be a very useful thing
for earning money for Investment. Folks
were only too glad of the opportunity to
have them made for sixpence a dozen in-
stead of the usual shop price, a penny
each. One member was an expert at
knitting silk garments for old and young,
which brought in a good price. A young
brother, although doubled up with
rheumatoid arthritis, was not to be de-
prived of his share in the good work.
With the aid of another, although some-
times every movement meant pain, he made
toys; and such splendid toys they were that
the steam boats alone brought in £2 one
quarter,
Another young man commenced a home
barbering business in a small way, all the
proceeds being for Investment. A shav.
ing cream was also made and sold by
one member, The profits from the sale of
Life and Health helped, too, in this good
work. One sister, knowing the art of
millinery, was able to do her part along
that line. A little girl did well by knit-
ting silk scarves, while a few others of the
girls and boys made milk jug covers, sold
newspapers, bottles, and bags. We must
not forget to mention the little girl who
minded babies for tired mothers. One
little girl discovered the idea of raising
pot plants and selling them. Seedlings
were also sold, and penny bunches of
parsley found a ready sale.
The tiny tots were not left out, for
while they could not go out selling, they
could set tables, fill wood boxes, feed
calves, and help mother and father in
other ways; so their parents gave them a
few pence for their loyal help, which all
went into the Investment box.
We must not leave out of this storyhow
walking over bridges helped. It was
necessary in this suburb, in order to reach
the city, for cars to take the vehicular ferry
across the river; and this meant a penny
for each adult person in the car. On
reaching the river, mother would get out
and walk across the footbridge provided.
To visitors who were often present the
reason was quickly explained, and they
were only too glad to do likewise; and
thus quite a little sum was saved for the
Investment.
Was this ali done by one Sabbath
school? Yes, and more! for you see
every one had a part. The wise superin-
tendent at the beginning of the quarter
asked each one personally what he cr she
was planning to do, and then a little cut-
out representing the idea in mind with the
person’s name alongside, was placed on a
large chart so that all could see the Invest-
ment plans.
This good work has been going on for
several years, but it was not until this
year that account was kept of the results.
During the three quarters of 1933, £30
has been realised in this way alone.
We trust that the Lord will continue to
bless these good folk as they go forward
in His service. We know their own
hearts have been refreshed, and they have
rejoiced in what the Lord has enabled
them to do; and yet still greater will be
the joy of seeing the souls whom they
have helped into the kingdom of God.
HELENA K. LEWIN,
Queensland Sabbath School Sec.
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Oaklands-Matthews.—It was the
writer's pleasant privilege to officiate at
the wedding ceremony of Sister Beryl
Melvina Coral Matthews and Brother
Edwin John Oaklands, on October 12,
1033, at the Prospect church, S.A. The
happy couple received the best wishes and
congratulations of many friends as they
commenced the journey of life together,
The church was beautifully decorated,
making it attractive and inviting to all.
W. GILLIS.
| OBITUARY |
Cherrett.—Suddenly and unexpectedly,
Sister Alice Amelia Cherrett fell asleep in
Jesus on October 28, at the age of sixty-
three years. Sister Cherrett had engaged
in her accustomed home duties and retired
for her usual night's rest, with no thought
that she would waken no more on earth.
When her daughter, who occupied the
same bedroom, awoke on Sabbath morn-
ing, she was surprised that her mother
was, as she thought, still sleeping. We
can imagine her feelings when she found
that the voice she loved would answer no
more to her call. “He giveth His beloved
sleep.” As our departed sister, with her
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daughter, occupied portion of the South
Australian Conference office building, she
came in contact with many of our members,
and her bright, cheery disposition toward
all won for her many friends. Since her
baptism one year ago, her consistent life
was a constant witness to the keeping
power of God. A large company gathered
at the conference cffice, where Pastor
Gillis spoke words of comfort, also at the
Dudley Park Cemetery, where we laid our
dear sister to rest, and where Pastor W. J.
Smith presented the sorrowing to Him
who is able to comfort in affliction. Pastor
A. W. Knight and the writer assisted in
the services. Mrs. Cherrett leaves two
daughters to mourn their sad loss, Miss Flor-
ence Cherrett, who very ably fills the office
of Sabbath School secretary for South
Australia, and Mrs. Arthur Blake, of Vic-
toria Park, W. A. who is also a firm
believer in this glorious truth. We extend
to these dear ones and to other sorrowing
relatives our deepest sympathy in their
sad and very sudden bereavement.
P. G. FOSTER.
Smith.—On Qctober 1, at the home of
her daughter, Mrs. Green, of Day St,
Leichhardt, Sister M, Smith, a member of
the Stanmore church, passed to her dream-
less sleep, at the age of fifty-seven years.
Sister Smith accepted present truth at
a mission in Haberfield, conducted by
Brother A.Shannon, and remained a faith-
ful member until her death. For a long
time our sister had been unable, through
failing health, to attend church. Her
faith never wavered, and her one burden
was to see her loved ones accept the mes-
sage she loved. She leaves to mourn their
loss her husband, one son, two daughters,
and eleven grandchildren. To these be-
reaved ones we extend heartfelt sympathy.
Until the night of sin is over she sleeps,
awaiting Christ's trumpet call to life ever-
lasting on that resurrection morning. The
service at the graveside was conducted by
the writer, J. SCOTT STEWART.
Literature for Pitcairn
Pastor W. D. SMITH writes: “We
find that our people on Pitcairn have
about come to the end of their supply of
literature, They are eager to get more,
of any kind. Back numbers of the Signs
would be appreciated, also tracts or small
books on the message, if available free.
They told me they had three cases sent to
them some time ago, but it has all been
distributed on passing ships. It may be
that some of our people might be glad to
send papers or books that may be lying
unused, if invited to do so.”
Pastor Smith's postal address is Pit-
cairn Island, via New Zealand. There is
a line of steamers from Wellington that
will carry goods to Pitcairn free of
charge. Our people in New Zealand are
invited to send parcels to the Health Food
Café, 83 Willis St, Wellington, to be
shipped from there. Parcels may also be
sent in care of Mr. C. J. Boulting, 220
Sussex St., Sydney, and they will be for.
warded in a shipment, Please address
such clearly, © Pitcairn Island.”
Accommodation Offered.—A member
of one of our Sydney churches would like
to have a sister in her home for company,
and so is anxious to let one of her rooms
furnished, with use of conveniences, includ-
ing electric light and gas, for 5s. a week.
Not far from the Hurstville church. Motor
bus passes the door every half hour. Re-
ply to 60 Patrick St., Hurstville, N.S.W.