Sunday Jan. 30 ~ 1898

Mr. Graham and Mr. Wooding went out to a native town this
Qeme to try and get the people together to talk to them a
little about Jesus, but they could not get a hearing, ex-
cept a few men indirectly, and as soon as they realized
that they were being told about the gospel, they did not
like it. The morning service was conducted by Mr. Morgan
and also the afternoon service. At night I conducted the
service at B.M.S. The people around Tumba, both the na-
tive boys and the coast men turn out te service pretty
well.

Monday Jan. 31-1898

I made my round to see if I could do anything for any who
might be sick, but I only found one man, and he was very
feeble, suffering from rheumatism & neuralgia. I gave
him some medicins, which seems to help him some. I had
two caravans come in, one I paid off, but the other I
made wait till tomorrow when I will give them some salt t
carry to the Pool. This p.m. Mrs. Crowley assisted in th
school. Her first work was giving instructions in pen-
manship. After seeing that the work went on Oe,+ in that
branch, she had the oversight of another branch. All wen
well. They, Mrs. C. & Mrs. G. were assisted by Mrs. Wood
ing. Mrs. Solner came in as a visitor-the latter is the
wife of a trader she was interested very mueh. After
school they all came over with Mrs. Crowley and had a
lovely time, and had afternoon tea - set off with deli-
cious rolls doughnuts & cake which Mrs. C. made in the
aeme The day passed off lovely. We are reading together
at every opportunity books & we enjoy it so much.

Tuesday Feb. 18t 1898

I got up very early this a.m. to post a letter on the
train but just arrived in time to see the train go. Later
in the day, however, I received the information I wanted,
and was glad I did not sent the letter. I loaded my eara-
van and sent them off gladly. Mr. Ohlenschlager went te
NKissi today. We had a terrible hard rain this afternoon,
after which Mrs. Graham came over and spent an hour or so
after supper we read. both well. Sophie & Stephen.

Wednesday Feb. 2-1898

We are both well, thanks to ovr kind Father. I made my
regular round and found all in good condition. Baron de
Rozen, the commissaire of the district had been off for
some time and returned today. Mr. Pinnock returned about
5 o'clock. He is looking well. tonight I had the Congo
