By Rev. D. A. MACFARLANE, M.A.
BEFORE this Committee was appointed in its present form, Rev. W. Grant was in Canada supplying the several stations. He sent encouraging and suggestive letters, which the Committee endeavoured to act upon. He will present his own report of his visit as deputy.
The Committee found much difficulty in getting supply for Winnipeg. In the early part of the year, Mr. William Sinclair reported that he was much improved in health, after being for a period at Vancouver, and was able, on returning, to hold two services and a Sabbath School every Sabbath day during the winter, also a weekly prayer meeting. The people there were attending very well. The Committee would thank Mr. Sinclair for doing what he could in these ways for the cause of the Lord, in the difficult circumstances.
The Rev. D. J. Matheson’s services were obtained for Winnipeg for about a year, dating from the beginning of April or so. He is much pleased with the kindness met with on his arrival, and refers to the encouraging number of children to be seen at
the services. His address is Suite 10, Agnes Apartments, Winnipeg, Man. The Rev. E. Macqueen, Convener of our Committee, expected to sail last September, but deferred going until late in March of this year, and so is over there also. He does not now require to stay so long, as any visit made by him to Winnipeg will be a comparatively short one. If friends wish to send any address to him or communication as to visiting or holding a service, they could address such to him at 778 24th Avenue West, Vancouver, B.C.
We would remember both these our brethren, and may the blessing of the Lord be upon them in their labours, and upon those whom they preach the Gospel to and visit in their homes.