The Rev. Mr Cameron has received the following letter, dated 12th March, from Rev. J. B. Radasi:—
“I have received the draft you sent through Reuter for £54 10s (£50 for Famine Fund; £3 10s to be used as I desire; and £1 for myself). I thank you most sincerely on behalf of our people, who said when they heard of the money that had arrived, that words failed them in which to express their gratitude towards you and our people for the great help you have rendered to them. They say after all the assistance you have given to them all this time, this last gift was altogether unexpected. And they wish me to thank you and our people at home most sincerely. They wish me to say that they would never forget your kindness and interest towards them. I am very glad to inform you that no more money will be required for famine purposes. The famine may now be considered to be ended. The Government stopped their supplies in February, as soon as they heard that the people had green mealies. I received your cable on 8th March, saying I must continue assistance till the mealies ripen, and so will continue to give them mealies, as instructed in your cable. You will also thank Mr Thomas Cameron, New Zealand, for the £3 10s, and the friends who sent me the £1 for my personal use. We have had very good rains ever since October last year, and the mosquitoes are very plentiful this year, with the result that many people are suffering from fever. The quinine you left with me here has been a great help to me, as I always take some with me, and give it to the people who have fever. They sent me eight of the larger Bibles for pulpit use.
“I am not a good judge of land, but Stephen Hlazo and all of them seem to be well pleased with their crops, and the part they have cultivated seems to be good land. I suppose the parts that are not suitable for ploughing would be suitable for grazing their cattle, and they seem to be very thankful indeed to you. They say it’s through you that they got land and were able to plough.
“All our people wish to be remembered to you, and also Mrs Radasi and the children. Our people are always asking about you and Mr Fraser. I must now conclude, with kindest regards to you.”
A holy, a prudent silence takes in a patient waiting upon the Lord under our afflictions till deliverance comes.—Brooks.