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UR AIM A Monthly Record of the Aborigines’ Inland Mission of

Australia. SUBSCBIPTION:

2/- per year, post free-Payable in Advance.

Edited by Mrs. L. W. Long.

Vol. XXX. No. 6

February 16th

1936

Registered at the G.P.O., Sydney, for transmission by post as 1 newspaper

the aim

To give Light to there that sit la darkness

the field

H E K E E P S THE K E Y

Is there some problem in your life to solve, Some passage seeming full of mystery?

God knows who brings the hidden things to light, He keeps the key.

Is there some door closed by the Father’s hand, Which widely opened you had hoped to see

Trust Cod and wait-for when He shut the door, He keeps the key.

Is there some earnest prayer unanswered yet,

Cod will make dear His purpose bye and bye, Or answered not as you thought ’twould be?

He keeps the key.

Have patience with your God, your Patient God, all wise, nll knowing, no longer tarrier He,

And of the door of a11 thy future life, He keeps the key.

unfailing comfort, sweet and blessed rest

that He a t last when just He sees ’tis best, To know of EVERY door, He keeps the key;

Will give it t hee

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ITEMS O F INTEREST.

The organ, given by the Leich- hardt Congregational Christian Endeavour Society to Mr. and Mrs. Thomas, which they took back with them to Normanton, is a source of attraction and help.

Mr. Thomas and Mr. Bowen, with a willing band of workers from amongst their people, have been re- pairing and enlarging their three Churches. The Inverleigh Church has been doubled in size and sapling seats put in. The Ridge Church has had a white-ant bed floor put in, and also new seats, and the River Church has been given a new top.

Forty of our Native Christians a t Normanton have asked for baptism. Fourteen have already been baptised, amongst them Willie, King of Inverleigh, and other groups will be baptised shortly.

Very sad news has reached us of the death by drowning of Mr. Prior, Methodist Home Missionary a t Moulamein, who had joined up with us as our representative and was helping by holding services a t Mou- lamein. On the 26th November, he was crossing the river, swimming, when the current carried him away, and he got caught in a snag, and was drowned.

He was a very fine young man, earnest and spiritual, with a passion for sods.

To increase the sadness, Mr. Prior’s brother died just a few months ago. The two young men had come out from England to Aus- tralia. We feel a very deep sympathy with the dear mother so fa r away in the homeland. Mr. Prior was greatly loved by our dark people.

Mr. Fred. Barber, who is a t present a t our Walcha Mission Statien, sent us the sad news that one of our little dark boys there, John Widders, was bitten by a black snake, and died the same night.

No hostile foot can pass The mystic circle cast

Round those who lean on God, their strength,

And Serve Him to the last. * * * *

God’s storms can only help God’s business.

* I * *

It is not the water outside the ship that sinks it. It is the water inside.

Poverty of spirit is the bag into which Christ puts the riches of His grace.

* * * *

* * * * The Lord makes that which is

lovely, and then loves that which is made lovely.

* * * * IT IS NO LOSS OF TIME TO

PRAY.

Prof. C. G. Finneg.

Are you studying? It is no loss of time to pray, as I know very well by my own experience.

I f I am to preach, with only two hours for preparation, I give one hour to prayer.

I f I had to study anything, let it be Virgil or Geometry, I would by all means pray first.

Prayer enlarges and illumines the mind. It is like coming into the presence of a master spirit.

You know how sometimes this electrifies the mind, and fires it with boundless enthusiasm. So, and much more, does real access to God.

a . . *

How oft a t the touch of that nail-

My storm-troubled soul has grown

The tempest that surges I will not

For how can I sink if that Hand is

scarred palm

calm.

fear,

near!


February 16, 1936. OUR A I M 3

Mrs L. w. LONG Director :

Headquarters

5th Floor, Bible House, 242 Pitt St.. Sydney,

N.S.W.

Telephone M A 2078.

EDITORIAL “The King is Dead! Long Live the King”

H E month behind us held for our Empire a great sorrow in the death of our late beloved King, His Gracious Majesty King George V. The world joined the British Empire in paying homage to one so great

and wise and good, and the funeral scenes will long be remembered. We humbly add our tribute to the departed one, who was as a devoted father to the peoples of his far flung empire, amongst whom King George had no more loyal and affectionate subjects than the Aborigines of Australia.

The hearts of all have gone out to our beautiful Queen Mary, who, in answer to the prayers of so many who know that at such a time the consolations of God are alone sufficient, was upheld by the Lord Jesus, in whom she has more than once avowed her simple trust.

T h e new King, Edward VIII comes to the throne familiar with the countries and peoples over whom we pray he may long be spared to reign.

His visit to Australia, like those of his beloved father and royal brothers, evoked much interest amongst our Aborigines.. The men who were privi- leged to take part in corroborees and other forms of welcome, never tire of recounting their experiences of the kindly, friendly, simple attitude of the Prince of Wales. He warmed them with his smile and won their love and loyalty in no small measure, for he ever showed the same spirit as when, as the Prince of Wales, King Edward VIII. visited India. A t one of the great welcomes accorded him, there were a number of high-caste people who were waiting t o shake hands with him, and there was a big barrier separating them

from the masses of the people. The Prince arrived, shook hands with those who were presented to him, and then, looking over their heads to the crowds beyond, said, “Take those barriers down.” They were taken down, and anyone who liked had free access and a welcome from the Prince, who is now Emperor of India. The next time the Prince came that way, ten thousand outcasts were gathered under a banner inscribed, “The Prince of the Outcasts.

T h e year has opened with a January of unusual blessing. As a month it has often held special trials for us as well as proving a barren one financially. But not so this year, and we render thanks to our God for the many rich blessings which He has given.

The A.I.M. House-party of Western Missionaries for the Katoomba Convention was a great success. The Lord provided each one with travelling expenses and then bountifully met the cost for the cottage and housekeeping by monetary gifts from sisters in the Lord.

We came home with the remainder of one cheque (which was given me to use for the house party or any other way I wished) to add to the fund for the erection of a holiday home for Missionaries on the land donated to us at Davis Town. The exhilarating air and the inspiration of the Convention were greatly enjoyed, and the Missionaries returned to their work with strength renewed.

A uother monetary blessing, mentioned elsewhere, cheered us in connection with the Memorial Van. Con- tributions (quite a number of $1 to our General Fund have also called forth praise t o God, coming, as many of them have, from new friends-some of them as a result of reading “Providential Channels

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4 OUR A I M February 16, 1936.

TEE QUARTERLY PRAYER MEETING.

The first Quarterly Prayer Meet- ing for 1936 was held on January 28 in the Board Room of the Bible House, Sydney, which was taxed by the large gathering of praying friends of the A.I.M. which assembled.

Mr. W. E. Cormack, Vice-Presi- dent, presided, and four of our Palm Island Native Church members were welcomed at the meeting. Sam Con- way, Native Helper, and Booya Mc- Donald, deacon, gave testimonies which thrilled all present. Mr. Bowie was present with them. He has been able to keep in close touch with these and others of our Palm Island- ers, who have been down in Sydney, and he and Mrs. Bowie have laid themselves out for this service.

Mr. W. A. Long presented for prayer a brief outline of the pro- posed route of the next journey of the Memorial Van. With the aid of a map he pointed out our centres which he will touch en route to South West Queensland and then the pioneer journey into the north- ern portion of Central Australia, striking across the border from Queensland.

The project, which has been born in prayer, was again presented to God, and Mr. Long and those who will accompany him to various points of the journey were earneatly commended to God.

Definite request was also made for the money still required for the re- conditioning of the Van, including new tyres and registration. The amount required was not mentioned, although it was estimated a t $37 The next morning a cheque for $40 was received by post from the country.

Prayer was also made for the work in general, and already some of the petitions have been answered. The next Quarterly Prayer Meeting will be held on the 28th April.

HOW O U R DARK PEOPLE PREPARED FOR THEIR CHRISTMAS TREE.

Missionaries a t many of our centres were very pleased to find everything in readiness for the Christmas tree. The following is an instance:-

“When we arrived a t eleven o’clock the men and women belong- ing to the Church had the tree in readiness all nicely decorated with paper streamers just ready for us to place the gifts on it. Around the tree they had erected an enclosure so that no one but those appointed could touch the gifts on the tree. The enclosure fence was nicely decorated with bushes and coloured streamers too so that it all looked so pretty. I am sure it was the nicest Christmas Tree I have ever seen. It looked so gay and pretty.

“Our men had spent no end of energy the previous day in chipping and raking the ground all around the Church, and erecting a large bush shelter just close by the tree. It brought such cheer and encouragement to our hearts to see how faithfully our dear people had stood by us and rallied every effort for the occasion.

BALLARAT AUXILIARY.

Our President, Mr. 8. King, ex- pressed appreciation of the loyal support of our members during 1935, and enjoined all to buy up the opportunities of the coming year.

At our December meeting Mrs. King read the Prayer letter, and special prayer was made for the erection of Church Buildings at Menindee, Cherbourg and Palm Island, and the renovation of the Memorial Van. Praise was offered for the six of the tweIve new Mis- sionaries asked for, and prayer made for the remaining six.

J. E. A. THOMAS, Hon. Sec.

EASTWOOD PRAYER MEETING.

Mrs. Cameron, an honoured member of our Federal Council, has been lying ill for many weeks, the result of a motor accident. We are glad to hear that the doctor thinks there is some little improvement and we earnestly pray that she may soon be raised up to her husband and family and t o her place in the service of the Lord.

The monthly A.I.M. prayer meeting, long conducted by Mrs. Camer- on, will be held temporarily in the home of Miss Greenwood, Campbell Street, Eastwood, on the 4th Wed- nesday of the month.

We hear that Mr. Buckley expect- ed to have the Palm Island Mission House Building sufficiently forward, though not finished, for occupation on February 10.

The correct way to address letters to our Palm Island missionaries is:

Mr. and Mrs. Buckley (or Mr. H. Weymouth),

A.I.M., Private Mail Bag,

Palm Island, Townsville,

North Queensland. The A.I.M. Holiday Home for mis-

sionaries is so real a need that so soon as there is sufficient in hand we intend to build one large room as a beginning. €2 for this purpose from the daughter of an early V i a torian Treasurer of the A.I.M. in- creased the fund to €20.

Miss M. E. Smith is still able t o get out occasionally, and enjoy the fellowship of the Lord’s people. She is now boarding with a dear Chris- tian friend, a t 19 Lily Street, En- field. Writing to us lately, she says: “HOW I would love to go around and see all the people again a t Walcha, Walgett, Long Gully, Now- endoc, Yass Condobolin, Bulgandra- mine (all places where our sister has been). M y heart longs after them, and aches over the sad stories of most of them. I did so little for them, but I did love them.”


February 16, 1936. O U B A I M 6

O u r P a g e F o r Y o u n g P e o p l e FOR THE BOYS. MY BOOMEEAI?GS.

I’ve a handy lot of Boomerangs,

All are bent, and smooth and ready, But not the wooden kind;

In a corner of my mind.

I have cheery smiles to brighten,

And a thought of sweet forgiveness,

But I find that with the bundle Hidden mostly out of sight,

There are boomerangs less lovely, I may launch upon their flight.

And the word of sympathy;

For each little injury.

Words of anger, hate or malice, Acts of lying, theft or greed;

Thoughts of evil and uncleanness May be flung with frightfnl speed.

Let me hold my hand, 0 Master, Ere a single shaft I Sing,

For the thing sent hurtling outward Will return the selfsame thing.

Break the boomerangs of evil; Yes, the splinters break and burn.

Who would like to have his black thoughts,

His bad boomerangs return)

“What is a roll)” asked the mis- rionary who was teaching the children. “When the roll is called up yonder.”

But no one knew. At last Regee said, “The only roll I know is when we roll a log down a hill!”

FOR THE GIRLS. Eight-year-old J o loved flowers.

There was no doubt about that, M she was the first to come to the Mis- sion House with a bunch of wild dowers when the warm weather brought them out.

And when the new missionsry amved Jo’s drst words were: “DO you like flowerst” 8he WBS made happy by a rcYes” from one who

also loved one of W ’ a meetert gifts.

Every morning there was a t.p at the door of the Mission House, and when it was opened Jo’s dark eyes smiled up into the missionary’. fme and her dear little face shone as she said: ‘(A bunch of flowers for you” -sometimes wild flowers, or green leaves, sometimes a bunch of garden flowers, but always eomething.

“hen one day the missionaries promised to have an evening meeting at Jo’s home. And Jo made up her mind that there munt be a vase

‘ ‘PEBOY” A bright little Sundap School scholar a t Nor- manton in the Qnlf of Carpentaria. He loves coming to the Mission House for a drink of tank water. He reminds us of the thousands of other Aboriginal children who have never heard of the t‘Living Water.’ ’

of flowers on the table. But how? For ahe had no vases. Away went Jo to a rubbish heap and came home smiling with the bowl of an old glans lamp. Into this J o put a red rm, a blue iris, and some other f l o w e e a true love gift to Jesus, for He was to be present that night. You can imagine how glad the

missionary was when she saw the flowers and what they said to her.

A little girl on one of our mission stations was asked what she thought rnra the meaning of the text on her Sunday School card, “Sin shall not have dominion over you.”

Her answer was, “The devil shall not get the best of you.”

FOR THE WEE ONES.

I knew a little black girl once d e d “Fomoo”. She came to live on our misaion station. She had never heard of Jesus and was always frightened in the dark. When she learnt about Him she wasn’t frightened any more.

She loved the dear missionary who told her about such a lovely Friend Who made her so happy and took all her fears away.

She would run away in the bush and bring home little sticks for her missionary saying “I brought some sticks for noo.”

Early in the morning she would hock at the door,-“Let me light a fire for noo. Then I’ll run and get some water for noo.”

A little later the dear little pet would run along: “Can I wipe up for noof ” Then “Can I clean your step for noo?” Do you know how “FornooD’ got

her name)


6 Our A I M February 16, 1936.

NEW SOUTH WALES

MOONAHCULLAH. “The Lord hath done great things for us, whereof

we are glad.” It is indeed wonderful for me to be able to be

here, even as a visitor. For years that has seemed to be a thing out of the question; but for a few months towards the end of last year the feeling grew that perhaps God meant to bring it to pass. Prayer was made that if such were the case He would make it plain. Thin He did granting increase of strength and providing traveling expenses in a striking way.

The joy of being once more on my first station and meeting some of those known so many years ago has been, and is, very great. May nothing prevent the carrying out of His purposes in my visit here.

Some have been passing through severe trial owing to six cases of enteritis, and in two cases pneumonia also, and one serious accident. Now, however, all the patients but one are home from the hospital, and that one is progrensing satisfactorily. Last Sunday we returned thanks to God for some who had just come home, and the missionaries rejoiced in having some back in Sunday School after a long absence.

Earnest prayer is being made for revival, which we are sure is coming. Prayer is also being offered regard- ing renovation of the church, which has been damaged by white ants. I t is hoped that another building will be erected, but in the meantime this one needs repairs. Pray for us.

It has been a matter of deep regret not to have been able to meet the late Mrs. W. Middlemiss, of

Hill-end,” our nearest neighbour, she having passed away just before my arrival. Right from the beginning of the work she was a wonderfully sympathetic friend to the missionaries, and was referred to as “like a mother to us all”. Many missionaries, resident and visiting, have occupied a room in her house, which one of them described as “The Prophet’s Chamber”. Her daughters still continue the kindly help given for so long a time.

M. J. CREBBIN. TWEED HEADS.

“We have thought of Thy lovingkindness, O Lord.” Our Christmas season has been a time of rich bless.

ings from God. The children have received abundantly this year, in that they have had two Christmas trees. The first was given by the kind friends from Murwillumbah Baptist Ladies’ Association. The ladies brought their gentlemen and conducted games with the children and older people, then for the first time, we were told, in the history of this work, Father Christ- mas appeared, and all the happy gamesters gathered about the tree, which stood outside the church door.

The presents given were good, substantial gifts. These were provided by the Baptist Ladies also. After their open-air tea, our people gave the visitors an evening’s singing.

Then, a few days later, so many gifts had come to hand from our many friends who will read this report, that we had to conduct our usual Christmas Tree and picnic, which took the form of games, races, novelty races, etc., for all of which we were able to give a first and second prize.

With the aid of a Christian visitor from Brisbane, we conducted two open-air meetings amongst the campers on Fingal beach and about the lighthouse. In these meetings our people not only sang to the glory of God, but they also testiiled to the Saviour’s saving power.

A surfing club is starting i ts operations on our beach on Sundays. May this be a challenge to you, dear readers, t o pray.

CLYDE H. HIGGS. MENINDEE

’Tis Jesus, the first and the last,

We’ll praise Him for all that is past, Whose Spirit shall guide us safe home;

And trust Him for all that’s to come.” The tree WAS held on Christmas Eve. The dust

storm that raged in no way daunted the children, for they rallied without the call of a bell.

The tree (a pine, which the manager kindly pro- cored for us) looked quite gay with its gifts and decorations of balloons, flags and streamers. As is often the case on our stations, the girls fared better than the boys, but all were happy and thankful.

The Sunday School teachers had joy in assisting t o dress the tree. As the gifts were handed out, it was found that the Missionaries had been remembered too. We were surprised, and our hearta were made glad by the token of love from the Christians.

Since Christmas Miss A y b g and I have enjoyed the


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privilege of attending the Katoomba Convention. The spiritual fellowship, together with the change of clim- ate and scenery, has been a blessing.

During our absence the deacons held meetings while the Sunday School teachers carried on the Sunday School. Mr. and Mrs. Shiner held service one Sunday.

I would like to acknowledge two postal notes drawn at Lutwyche, received in December.

CUMMERAGUNJA. Through the courtesy of our Melbourne A.I.M.

Council, Miss Neave and I were enabled to spend some days at Upway Convention. Our Lord did indeed break to us the bread of life through His servants.

We returned to our work refreshed and built up in the inner man.

We had opportunities of speaking of our work among our dear people, also telling of the thousands who still sit in darkness. The call comes, “Who will got” One of our boys, a son of our native helper, lies very ill in Maroopna hospital. The doctor holds out little hope of his recovery. But our eyes are unto Him Who is able. Please remember Charlie.

We desire to thank all kind friends who have helped to supply the need for Christmas cheer for our family of almost two hundred children. C. PRESNELL.

J. BYRON.

CHEBBOURG. Christmas was a very happy time on Cherbourg.

The people were full of praise and thanksgiving to God for His bountiful provision. It was a revelation to see the different dinner tables spread with abund- ance of good things, to see the happy faces, and to hear them giving God the glory.

Most of the Christians gathered for morning service at 10 a.m., which was followed by sweet fellowship around the Lord’s table. At night a Choral Service was held. It was a stormy night, but over 200 folks gathered to enjoy the beautiful Christmas Hymns and Gospel in Song.

Our Christmas Tree was held on December the 28th. It was indeed a busy but happy day. Over 600 people assembled in the hall. Seats were reserved in the front for the children, who were just bubbling over with excitement.

Several Mission friends were present, and enjoyed seeing the children receive their gifts, which were distributed by our Associate worker, Mr N. Smythe. We thought how delightful i t would have been to have the many donors and friends present to see the joy over each gift.

The Lord has been giving spiritual blessing and much encouragement. One young man accepted Christ and two others have been restored. During the past fortnight six young women, of the Young Women’s Dor- mitory, have taken a definite stand for the Lord.

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The reading class has been re-opened, and is a very encouraging work..

Sorrow has touched several homes since Christmas. Three sweet babes have been translated.

Frank Fisher, the Church Deacon, who has been ill for several months, went Home on the 10th January. Mr. Brainwood conducted the burial service, and Mr. N. Smythe spoke on behalf of the returned soldiers.

Mr. Brainwood kindly conducted the Sunday evening service. The people were delighted to see Mrs. Brain- wood and him again.

Miss Abbott and I are spending a fortnight on our Gayndah Mission Station. There is a great need here for a resident missionary. Please join us in prayer that one may be available soon.

M. SHANKELTON.

HERBERTON. Another year has dawned, another milestone has

been passed upon our way, so may I, in the precious name of Him Whose we are and Whom we serve, wish you each, dear praying friends, a bright and blessed year in the service of The King of Kings.

Christmas for us at Herberton was touched with sorrow as well as joy, for just after the holding of our happy Christmas Tree, a stranger to me, but, mother of one of my women, was called away suddenly, leaving a husband and children to mourn her loss.

Our Tree was preceded by a picnic, during which games were played, until the boiling of our “Billy’* told us it was time to serve tea.

In a half circle sat 60 people, all happy and hungry, who consumed cakes, tea and lemon syrup until I and my three helpers really thought that a doctor would be necessary before morning.

Not having as yet our Church built, the Tree was a tent, which when darkness came

was lifted off, SO the Tree could be seen by all in its glittering splendour.

Judging by all the exclamations of joy, I am sure there never was, and never will be, such another Tree, for it was their very 5rst. After a short service the gifts were distributed, to the intense joy of ail.

The pronouncing of the Benediction brought to its close a very happy day, and one that will be long remembered by all.

My earnest prayer is that I may be cleansed and filled and enabled to win precious souls for the Master. Rom. 15-13. E. CHRISTIE.

WOORBBMDA.

decorated inside

We launched out in fear and trembling to prepare a “Tree” for nearly 600 people, wondering where all the gifts were coming from, but once again we proved how exceeding abundantly our God can provide when we just look to Him. The great event took place on New Year’s Day, owing to many of the gifts coming too late for Christmas but the delay did not lessen


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the excitement nor the joy which knew no bounds as the time appointed drew near.

Early in the New Year we were kept from our people owing to heavy rains, but our deacons carried on efficiently, opening up the church and holding meetings as often as they could; nevertheless, their hearts were cheered when they saw their missionaries driving on to the camp once more. There is an earnest desire among some of the Christians to know more of our dear Lord and to live closer to Him, while others are drawn away by the god of this world.

Will you join us in prayer for these dear ones, and also that the Lord will open doors that are now closed and give to His servants full liberty in telling out the good news of salvation.

A. CAVANAGH.

MISS JOAN PROCTOR. Another of the 12 new workers asked of the Lord

last March, has been accepted-Miss Joan Proctor, of Hobart, Tasmania.

Miss Proctor comes highly recommended by our Hobart Council and by the Minister of the Swan St. Methodist Church, of which she has been an earnest, active member.

Our sister has also had the benefit of a two years’ course in the M.B.I. We humbly pray that she may find a sphere of blessed service in the field of the A1.M.

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Miss Proctor is the sixth new worker since we made our need of 12 known. Since then we have had losses, and the need is still more urgent.

How does the Missionary enterprise appeal to you? Maybe you are free t o “Go”. Why not say “Here am I, send me”--and committing your life to Him let Him send you where He chooses.

This is His will: He takes and he refuses, Finds Him ambassadors whom men deny.

Wise ones nor mighty, for His saints He chooses? No, such as John, and Gideon and I.

EDITORIAL (Continued from Page 3). News of blessings on the field, as well as reports of

bountiful Christmastides, have caused us to render con- tinuous praise to our God. The greatest news of all has come from Normanton, for what more blessed could we hear than that 40 more of our dear Native people, who such a short time ago were in heathen darkness, have asked for baptism and admission to the Table of the Lord.

May the Lord empower our Missionaries to discern those who are truly born of God, and give wisdom in instructing them that they and the others of the 100 whose decisions for Christ in this diatriet were re- corded last year may be led into their full inheritance in Christ.

Words of appreciation of our brief notes last month on the equipment of a candidate for Missionary work amongst the Aborigines lead us to think that something further from another angle may help in the con- sideration not only of the call to the Mission field, but the need of prayer for those already there.

The following points were culled some years ago in the course of my readings, and I cannot remember the writer’s name, but he was a Missionary writing on behalf of Missionaries and to it all each true Missionary can say Amen.

“What is a Missionary9 “It is a familiar fact that the

Latin word from which the word Missionary is derived is the exact equivalent of the Greek word in the New Testament-translated apostles, I f the Lstin word had been used we would read that the Lord sent

WHAT IS A MISSIONARY? out 12 Missionaries

“The fundamental idea of the word Missionary ‘is a motion out- wards.’ ‘As the Father hath sent Me even so send I you.’

“But like all other words the word Missionary is elastic. It ex- pands its borders with every new example. Every Missionary who has lived has added something to ita meaning. “The word Missionary has come

to mean not only ‘one sent’ but one who is sent from conditions of ease to conditions of hardship; from abounding sympathy to stolid indif- ference; from society to solitude; from joy to sorrow; from the crystal sea to the miry clay; from tender love to fierce hate.

The opposite to the Missionary spirit clings to ease, avoids difficult tasks seeks shelter, holds f a s t to the area of congenial society dwells

i n the comfortable home. “The Missionary spirit goes out

to meet the direst need. The Mis- sionary quits the throne to bear the cross. We may sum it up by adding to the word Sending-suffering.

“There is a third element in the word Missionary. Aa it has passed down the centuries it has come to glow with a light no dictionary could record. It is the glow of s a c d c i a l sympathy. When the Mis- sionary delivers his message he pours out part of himself-he yields up something of his own life-he delivers it a t immense sacrifice and when it is received with hostility and ingratitude he still goes on giving with patience and love and the recipients of hie message are his dearly beloved and longed for, remembered with tears day and night .”


February 16, 1936. OUR A I M 9

A U S T R A L I A C A L L I N G Long years ago, in the very earli-

est days of missionary work amongst the aborigines, while yet a girl in my ’teens, I met Cassidy. He was young, and lithe and swift then. His brother, Charlie, was Australia ’s champion runner. They came from Dalby, Queensland. Cassidy, too, was a great athlete, and was wanted at many of our country shows. He was an expert horse-breaker and a splendid drover right to the end of his days.

He was in his early twenties when I first met him, and must have been still under sixty at his death.

His first wife, Alice, was a fine woman. One of my earliest remem- brances is that of presenting to this young couple the gospel of the Lord Jesus. Alice received it -took Jesus in, and became an earnest child of God. A couple of years after her eon-

version she returned to her own home camp and at once set up her banner, and let everybody see that she belonged to the Lord Jesus. She gathered the children together and taught them the hymns she had learned and the Scripture stories with which she was familiar, and above all, told them of the Saviour born in Bethlehem who died on Cal- vary for them, and rising from the dead ascended to Heaven, where He is alive for evermore.

She wrote to me often, and I sent her little sermons to read to her people. It was in response to her entreaties that I first went to Sin- gleton

One day she was sitting with Cas- sidy outside their little home, and away in the diatance they saw a bi- cycle on the Redbournebury Bridge crossing the Hunter River. It swerved around and came along the read toward them, then the mad being rough the rider alighted, and lo! to their intense surprise they recognised the walk and along op their arms and shouted with delight,

A Series of Short Stories of Real Australians - the

AbOligheS.

CASSIDY.

for there, sure enough, waa their missionary. In a few minutes she was at their side and tears of joy ran down Alice’s face. As the work opened up there Alice became our most valued helper until her Home- call on December 30, 1905.

But Cassidy resisted the message -wanted t o see l i fe -and went on and on in his own way.

Mr. Long loved Cassidy, and prayed often and often for him. Cassidy would come to us broken down a t the thought of his sins and weeping over the sufferings of Christ for him, but no light shone in, and he went out to sin again.

His soul was laid upon me all the years, and I prayed and prayed that he might be saved. His dear missionary, Miss Bagnall, fought in faith for him, never wearying, however desperate he became, often in the dead of night preventing blood- shed.

One day, a few years ago, she wrote to say he had been brought in ill from the country, where he had been droving, and was in Dangar hospital and asked us to pray hard for his conversion.

She,went often to him telling him the same old story, till one day, wearied with his wandering, he fell into the arms of Jesus and was saved. She quickly sent us the news and we wept for very joy-the prayera of long over thirty yearn answered! Truly our God is faith- ful!

Coming home from the Long Gully Aboriginal Convention, I called in at Bingleton for a few hmrs to see Cassidy in the hospital He broke up at the sight of me, and when he could he told me he was all at rest in Jesus, at last.

Beside me was dear Miss Bagnall, and pointing to her, he said in a husky whisper, “She stuck to me.”

“She stuck to me.”-never trner words were spoken! She did stick t o him. She sought patiently, followed persistently, bore heroically, until Cassidy was found and the Lord had taken him on His shoulder rejoicing.

When I went to say good-bye Cassidy caught my hand and kissed it. I stroked his poor old head, and it fell on my shoulder as he sobbed -the sobbing was that of a weary child who had reached home, and all was well.

A few weeks later Cassidy fell asleep in Jesus. During that time, when possible for anyone to see him, some of his own people read God’s Word to him. How he loved to hear it! He said he did not know what he would do but for its comfort.

Writing of his funeral his missionary said: “We have just returned from the graveside of our dear Queenslander, Cassidy, where we waited to cover it with wreaths and flowers made up by his own people, and last of all, a little boy laid a boomerang-shaped sheaf on top of all. ’

Praise God for answered prayer! Ye shall reap if ye faint not!-B.L

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10 O U B AIM February 16, 1936.

“Casting all your care upon Him, for it matters to Him about you.”-l Pet. 53 . A MONTHLY

MESSAGE (A literal translation of this last clause.)

“OUR GOD IS ABLE’’

A.I.M. Prayer Syllabus 1936

A.I.M. PRAYER BAND. Ymm. See.: Mn. W. PORTER, A.I.M.

Omr . 242 Pin Stmt, Sydnr~, N.dW.

A monthly prayer letter, dealing

oM.Ined for prayer meetlnm or b- dtridual intercesalon, from Yn. Porter, 01 the fOt10WhK:-

VICTORIA:-Mr. D. Bhke, 4 WI-

Wlth O W rtatlOn8 In tlUD, m.7 b.

bura BMd, Canterbury, E7. QU€€NSLAND.-Mh VndrmoOd,

The Pharmacy, Lutwche, Brir- bane.

Mr. Qarrett, Clyde Btnet, Hobut.

Ylm C. Pmh, I Cmnlng Etrwt. hunceaton.

Day of Prayer throughout (ha Mblon: Fourth Thursday of raoh month.

TA8MANIA:-Mh P. Barn-, O/O

FEEEWILL OFFERIIW BOXES.

OPENING O F BOXES. March is the month for the

half yearly opening of our offering boxes. Will all friends holding boxes please note and send in the contents of their boxes as early as possible in the month of March.

A copy of our circular with information and prayer requests relative to each monthly sub ject will be sent free on application to Mrs W. Porter, 11 Gallipoli Street Hurstville N.S.W.

Jan. 23. STATIONS allotted for prayer, beginning with the A.I.M. day of prayer on the 4th Thursday of each month.

General Subject : Vacant stations and unoccu- pied territory.

Feb. 27.Dennawan, Toomelah, Walgett, Moree. General Eph. 4.1-6 Subject : Officials.

Mar. 26 Tweed Heads, Tabulam, Casino. General Sub- 1 Chron ject : Native Workers. 11, 15-19

Apr. 23. Cherbourg, Gayndah, Mitchell. General &tt. 25, 31-40. Subject : Work amongst children and youth

a y 27 Woorabinda, Palm Is. General Subject: Eph. 1, 15-23 Mission buildings.

June 25 Cummeragunja, Moonah Cullah, Moulamein. John 14, 12-21 General Subject : Superintendents of districts -new workers.

Memorial Van, “Our Aim” and “Evangel.”

General Subject : Registration and upkeep of motor vehicles.

Sept. 24 Tingha, Armidale, Walcha. General Subject : John 6, 57-63 Means of transport, other than motor.

Oct. 22. Singleton, Karuah, Katoomba. General Sub- Psalm 96 ject : Provision of rents and upkeep of property

NOV. 26. Darlington Point and Menindee. General Sub- Born. 12, 1-8 ject : Financial support and supply of workers fitted for special service.

Dec. 25. Survey of the field by the Director.

SCRIPTURE

Jan. 23. Cowra, Bulgandramine, Condobolin, Yass. Psalm 29

July 23.The Director and executive bodies. The John 6, 514

Aug. 27. Normanton, Herberton, Ravenshoe, Cairns Psalm 40


February 16, 1936. 0 0 1 A I M 11

FEDmAL ADVEIIOBY OOUROIL TEE DIBEaTOB

Hon. lurt. #crrtary: Mr. G. EAWlC€lLF+Y. Vi-PmddmW: Mr. W. E. OOBMAOK, Mr. W. POBTEB, M.A. Ran. Rome-: Mr. J. S. COUSMI ROIL Trwnrsr: Mr. A. L. PEBBY. Hon. llrdtd Advlms: Dr. A. Y. YeINTOBE M#mb.rr: Messrs. R. A. HIND, E. a. HABWABD, A. EIOKS, MA.; Be~r. A. TAYLOB and A. L.

All Omeial Correrpondenee to tho above rhould bo addrumod to the A.I.M. OFT-, 8 4 PITT 6TBEET, m. Medamer SMALL and OAMEBOIQ.

TASUU(IA8 STATE ADVI#OII OOUMOII4.

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CHRISTMAS TREE AFTER-THOUGHTS. -

Quite a number of our Mission- aries included in their reports thankful remarks to those who coutribu- ted in gifts towards the Christmas Trees. Woorabinda, Cherbourg, Her- berton, Menindee, Tweed Heads and Cummeragunja all thank their many kind friends.

Some of the stations had a wonderful supply, and others had diffi- culty in spreading the gifts over. I n the first case the Missionaries had parcels sent t o them direct from friends, as well as those from the Mission, while others only had the parcels sent from Headquarters. It would be a great help if friends sending parcels direct could eom-

municate with us, and so ensure a more equal distribution.

Several Missionaries mentioned the shortage of gifts for men and boys. On some stations we provide for men, women and children, on others only for the children. Menin- dee and Palm Island were places in point. Menindee had very little for boys and the Palm Island Mission- aries contributed themselves, and purchased 30/- worth of men's gifts in Townsville to try and complete their tree. In the case of Palm Island, of course, we hope to do better next year, as everyone will then know that we have settled Missionaries there again.

Woozabinda had a very helpful gift for the men of 15 dozen hair brushes, from Yr. Cash, the father

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A good many friends helped ua very considerably by sending their gifts in much earlier this year, and we would be very thankful if all who intend sending in gifts this year would keep it in mind-that it possible we would like the parcels to eome in from early in November till the end of the month.

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generously gave aueh beautiful things, and in such large quantities, so that our stations could be sup plied.

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A . I . M. FIELD DIRECTORY Sydney: Headquarters: MRS. L. W. LONG. Director, 6'2 Johnson Street, Chatswood. Tel. J 5622. MISS NI. -4CLAND. 8 Hudson Street, Lewisham. MISS R. G. LONG, 62 Johnson St.. Chatswood.

clu.oolrt.). MR. C. BIACKET, Springwood (Associate). Memorlaf Van: MR. W. A. LONG, Clo. a2 Johnsen mreot. Chstswood. 6lDSlet.D: l l S B M. RAC4NALL. Dunolly. SlnKletOn. Karuah (Por t Stephens) Soldler'. Pt ' Plndlmar: MR. G. TAYLOR AND MR. c. FLETCHER (tern- ~~

porary). MR. and Mro. Prod Dates, Natlre Worker.: Mrr W. Brown, Newcarnth (hsoclate). Waloba (New En land). Woolbrook. Norendoa. Nlanrala. Walcha %toad. Uralls. MR. R . D SMITH, Aasoclate Worker. Arm14al.; Mrs. Callaghan, Natlve Worker. Tabnlnm (Clrrence Rlver). Msllanganee. Prsttr Oully (Rlchmond Rlver): MISS 0. TOMKINS. Pretty Gully. Tabulam; Mr. D. Hart, Native Worker. a.slrol F b m r l Polrt (Tweed Rlrer). Bukrabah. Drydock: MIR AXD MRS. (1. HIGQS, Tweed Heads. Carool: Mr. W. Blatter. Amsoolate Worker. Bllllnudgell: Yr. Lommlak Brornlng. Natlrs Worker. by GaW, Bundarra, Amhford. Busondean. Itrathborlo: MR. AND HRS. R. T. RARRIS. Tln ha: I r . Fred Rrrber and Mrr. Nollle Wllffsm.. Mora.. Tarry Hle HI.: MR. W. HAIKIOS. mast Idoree. MR AND MRS. 1). RMITH, East Moree. Boral m d Taomclak Mungundl. Trlwood. Ne.- worra Daroel Dlrranbandl. MISS'M. M ~ A ~ J L A Y . MISS M. D. EADIE. MR. P. UASH (temporary). Toomelah. via Boomi. B(irie WaI ett. Angoldool. Merkadool. Dunca- Irrr. 6'0. V? aa. Nsrrabrl. Quambone: MISS WELLS, Walgrtt. D e m m m w m m . Hourke: M I I I F. CIIIPQER. and MISS 0. PAILBIY, Denns- wan rlr Brewarrlna. Br&arrlnn: Mr. Hlggln.. Amsoclate Worker. Brewrrrlna Rererve: Mr. J. Bsrker. Natlve Worker.

Nstlro Workerr.

Katoombnr Mr. H. McNab. Mr. Tubb and Mrs. Pedersen. A.- roclat. Workers.

U. O o r r r . The Rock.. Morongoln, Goohgong. Oran... Wyanglx Noonbinna. m n s BE.' CAMPBBILL. Brou ham atreet. Cowra. ivr W. Wllson. Assoclate %'orker; Mr. and Mrs.

Llndsry Grant. Alor . Wllllnas. Natlre Workerk 1. ~ ~ l ~ a m d r m a l m e . Warren. Dubbo. Dandaloo, Narro-

mln.. Gln a l n . MILI n. la. #MVTH. on leave. Peak HII; hir. and Mrm. Bennett. Auoclato Wo-C.7. .. _--.I. Cmmdl.brllr. W-irholnng'. Trundle: M r. Ollbert Rarlow. Nntlv. Worker. Condobolln. MISS F. WEEELER.' Minn D. SALBS,

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. M.rlr&eo (Darling Rlrer)

. Tru. Pudman. Brunsle: Mra. J. Walker. Natlre Helper.

, D1. i t . l l0~ Polmt (Yurrumbldcee Rlrer) : *U. Robt. Peters. Natlre Worker; Moo-. OIIImL (IWwudm Rlrer Buham. Moula- aeln. Balrrnald. Crarl l i . N.B.W?R).: Orera and Yr.- Ua Perk. Vlctorlr MISS SUTTON (on Ioare). MISS M c L W . Mooaah Cullah. vla Denlllquln. MR). WHITRIDOB RIr. and Urs. I,e& McNaughton (Auoclat. Workers) Lnk. Bog&, Vlctorlr

O m m r - m & r a h iMurray Rlver): MISS C: PRESNELL. MkSS DX. REAVE Rnrmrh Township via Dicola, Vlctoria. MRS. C. M U I R Natlvo Worker.

iwam S. n r ~ o n . n r s n w. AYLINO. maindoe. MR. A N D MRS. SHIRAR (Associate).

n A.I.M.FltL0

W . 8 r I . b s r ~ Xiere: n1ns F. BlPrmLIOY, Wllaton Road. NewmarLe

U. M I * v b I I . A u r ~ t h d l a . U t . Qoorce. CharlerllI& L- ton. CunnamLllr. Vacant. Mrs. Juke.. Asaoclrte Worker.

U. Cberbonrg (Oorernmsnt Settlement): MISS 1. SHMKELTON. MISS F. ABDOTT. Hox 0. Murgon.

Mr. and Mr.. N Smyth. Assoclate Worker.. Natlre Worker;: Mrs. Llly Klna. Tottle Demll8. Harry and Edle Brunettr' W. MrKenzle. UbWt Brown. Tottie Collins, J. Heggarty.

W . Oa7ndmb. Ban Bin BDrlnas. Eldavold. Hawkwood.

and SDrlngmure: nII44 W. CASH (on leave). MISS A. CAVAlWAOE an4 Y ? s 4 l?. T Y I . ~ ~ R Perch Creek, via Duaringa

29. Pnlm lsland (Government Settlement), via Tornr- vi l le . M R A N D NRS. E. BUDKLBIY, and M R E. WHIT- MOUTH. Dan Kyle (Natlre Pastor). TAnn Kyle. W Cor- bltf Snm and nella Conway. P. Ross. M Frrn. W. Mattenbv and I> ICclly. Nntlw Wnrkrra.

Dlstrtct: MISS A. LAWBOX (on leare).

(Associate). SS. Aerbertrm, Athrrton:

11SS 81. ORIISTIE. Herberton. Mrrabai

U. I m m i t o a (The Gulf): Wa AXD IKRS. 1. THOMAS. M R X. BOWDE, A.1.M.. Normanton. n i s s Y. 1. CiLIPPIR (Supernumernrp).

Os I r a r e . M I P S A. YORKS (EnRlrn(l). MISP RAR- On rtck leave BUSS J. FI-N- Accepted for Service: BUSS JOAR I'ROCmn,

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