The accumulated shortage of The Word and Work stands now at about $375. This need is urgent, and represents the usual “summer slump.” The amount is no greater than usual, but in former years, the Portland Avenue church would quietly make up the deficit. Since opening their great new school work, the congregation has had its hands too full to do so. It may be that outside friends of The Word and Work will be glad to know the exact situation and need, in order that they may have some partnership in the good work. From now on business picks up, and we should be able to “break even” again, with such gifts as come with more or less regularity, at all seasons.

 From Lubbock, Texas: “We had a very fine meeting with the home church in Lubbock. Baptized 18 in all, several reclaimed, along with a number who identified themselves with the congregation. One of the unusual things about those baptized was the goodly number of grown men. We thank the Lord for His power to save. We are glad to have a part in the great work of sounding out the Word, and in seeing souls accept Christ and be saved.”—R. R. Brooks.

From Jacksonville, Fla.: “I was in Tennessee engaged in meetings 22 days. A week each at the following places with following results: Campbeilsville, 6 baptized, 1 from denominations, and 1 restored. Scribner’s Mill, 13 decisions for Christ. Mooresville, 12 baptisms, 6 restored. Brother John H. Adams, a young man from the Jacksonville church who is also a student at Harding College, a fine co-worker and withal a most excellent Christian, led the songs in all these meetings, did the baptizing and preached some at Scribner’s Mill at the morning services. We used shaped notes of ‘Great Songs of The Church,’ and the song services were most inspiring.”—Η. N. Rutherford.

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 “I have just returned from a meeting at Calvin, Okla. Five surrendered to the Lord in baptism. “I am now in a mission meeting 12 miles out from Lexington, Okla. Very good hearing.”—J. F. Smith.

 “Please publish my change of address from 4302 Trellis Court, to 412 Paik View Ave., Dallas, Texas.”—J. E. Blansett.

“My Tennesse work resulted in 6 baptisms. One Sunday was spent at Green’s Chapel, Ky. Monday following I heard Brother Chambers, Tuesday night Brother Woodruff at Bridgeport, Ala.”— A. K. Ramsey.

 Later from Brother Ramsey: “We find some faith and zeal in the Amite (La.), field. The brethren are responsive and a good spirit of co-operation prevails. We have difficulties and obstacles which we hope to see yield to the constraining force of the gospel in the spirit of Christ, and the compelling influence of love. “Brother Allen of New Orleans is in a good meeting at Independence, Amite brethren attending and assising. “Glenmora brethren are corresponding with a good brother in the hope of locating him in Louisiana.

“Fullerton brethren will soon disband and scatter as the saw mill is nearing the end of its run.”—A. K. Ramsey.

 From Dallas: “The mission meetings at Garland, and at Prairie Creek, Texas, are getting along nicely, having good attendance. One baptism and three transfers of membership at Prairie Creek.

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From Shoals, Ind.: “Brother Ben F. Taylor preached and I led singing, in a fine meeting at Trinity Springs which closed August 29. One baptized. Brother Taylor’s preaching was fine, and they asked him back. I preached twice in the meeting. I go to Paoli next to help Brother Raines in a meeting.”—H. D. Leach.

From Paris, Texas : “Our protracted meeting at Lamar Ave., was a feast of good things. The day services were attended by an unusually large number and were highly enjoyed by all who were privileged to hear Brother G. A. Klingman in his scholarly, yet sweet and simple way. “Psalm 119 was taken up in its 22 sections whose titles form an acrostic of the Hebrew alphabet

“The night services were attended by large and appreciative audiences, and lost souls were pointed to the Lamb of God who taketh away the sins of the world. Six were added to the congregation. Immense audiences attended the closing services of the twelve day meeting at West Paris church of Christ. Splendid interest and co-operation in both the morning and evening services made it one of the most enjoyable meetings I have ever held. There were 23 baptisms and a spirit of renewed consecration and fellowship among the brethren. “Definite steps were taken to do some active mission work in the destitute fields of Lamar Co., and a man supported by the stronger congregations is to be sent to the needy fields.”—R. A. Zahn.

Some late quantity purchasers of “Great Songs of The Church:” Martinshurg, Ind., Old Union, Tenn., Smithfield, W. Va., Pleasant Grove, Tenn., Swamp College, Ky., Nelsonville, Ky., Bismarck, 111., Weatherford, Texas, Paxton, Ind., Abilene, Texas, Milan, Kan., Campbellsville, Tenn., Ft. Ilill, Ind.

 From Linton, Ind.: “The work of the church at Linton moves along nicely. With the help and co-operation of the good brethren, I find this an enjoyable place to work. There have been two confessions this month. Am now in a meeting at Hymera, Ind., trying to restore the church there. Six additions to date. “Our meeting begins here next Lord’s Day with Brother Boll doing the preaching.”—Edward E. Kranz.

“The meeting at Waterford, Ky., lasted about ten days, with good interest. It was a fine meeting in many ways. Brother Reader who ministers lo the church twice a month did the preaching. 1 was with them most of the time to lead the singing. Brother Virgil Holloway and wife also gave us their assistance in some of the meetings. Eleven were baptized, two took membership, and the whole church was revived. Most of themmade it known that they wanted to make a new start.”—George R. Johnson.

W. Scott, of Borden, Ind., had two additions at Bedford on Sept. 12.

We can furnish Tuning Forks in C at 50c each postpaid. We still need, in order to bind up further volumes of the Word and Work for interested friends, the following numbers: September, 1917; February, 1920; three complete sets for 1918; one set for 1919; one set for 1920. We can furnish E. N. Glenn’s new Church Directory at 50c each; 10 copies at 45c each; 25 copies at 40c.

H. L. Olmstead has taken up work for a year with Bathurst Street Church, Toronto. Let us pray that Brother Olmstead’s able ministry may be felt throughout the churches of our sister nation.

 We have had orders for more than 100 copies of Brother Boll’s exposition of the last Book of the Bible, “The Revelation,” which we cannot fill. This book has been sold out for some time. We contemplate reprinting it, and if our readers will let us know how many they can use, it will help us greatly in doing so. The price is 50c

LOUISVILLE NEWS. Brother Boll began at Linton, Ind., September 2G; 12 baptisms at Bethsaida, near Coal City.

D. H. Friend was with Jonah Skiles at High View, near Buechel, in a good meeting, with 5 baptisms and one for membership. Three more made the good confession, under Brother Skile’s preaching, on the following Lord’s day night. Brother Skiles is now in a meeting with O. S. Boyer, at Camp Taylor.

The Ormsby Avenue meeting, Brother Jorgenson preaching, is going on with good interest.

G. A. Klingman preached at Portland Avenue, September 5, and C. G. Vincent preached once each at Portland Avenue and the Highlands on September 19. Both were welcome and brought helpful messages, as they alwrays do.

 The Portland Christian School is better and larger than ever, the third year of High School having been added. Many applicants were turned away for lack of room. Pray that this work may expand to accommodate all who wish to attend. Brother Boll’s Winter Couse of Bible Classes opens November 8. Information as to living expenses may be had from R. H. Boll, 2626 Montgomery Street. Louisville, Ky. The tuition is free.

 Wallace Cauble has held two School-house meetings since his return from Bathurst Street, Toronto. Johnson and Wright had a good meeting at Nelsonville, with the church greatly revived and encouraged.