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Vol. XVII - No. 431 March 25,1936

CONTENTS

The World-wide Assembly

of February 23, 1936

The Convention	in Los Angeles	387
The Convention	in Kansas City	391
The Convention	in Chicago	392
The Convention	in Birmingham	393
The Convention	in Cleveland	394
The Convention	in Pittsburgh	395
The Convention	in Toronto,

Canada

The	Convention	in Baltimore	397
The	Convention	in New York	398
The	Convention	in Boston	400
The	Convention	in Great Britain 401

Witness Work at International

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Interesting Letters from Abroad 403

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Volume XVII                      Brooklyn, N.Y., Wednesday, March 25, 1936                       Number 431

The World-wide Assembly of February 23, 1936

The Convention in Los Angeles

THERE were approximately 6,000 people at

the public lecture given by Judge Rutherford, and between 4,000 and 4,500 for his second talk, at 4:00 p.m. on Sunday. During the remainder of the convention the attendance varied between 2,500 and 3,500. These were registered from 27 different states and three Canadian provinces. It was a very enthusiastic assembly, and all were richly blessed by having a large share in the field service and in the Lord’s bountiful provision, particularly Judge Rutherford’s lectures on Sunday.

During the public address the entire audience sat on the edge of their seats, as they were afraid of missing even one sentence. At the close their outburst of applause and their enthusiastic shout of “Aye” indicated complete accord of everyone present with what had been said from the platform. Never at any convention, without exception, did the audience rise in the manner they did here and shout “Aye”.

Judge Rutherford’s second speech was received with even greater enthusiasm, if possible. The vision of the Lord’s Feast and the privilege of having some part in it thrilled the hearts of all present. No effort is here made, of course, to describe the talk to you who were privileged to listen to it yourselves, or will see it subsequently in the Society’s literature.

The field service was very good. There were approximately 1,500 who had a part in it. This, in addition to the great many who had to work in and around the auditorium, accounted for practically all who were at the convention during the first two days. Of course, many came in on Sunday who did not have any part in the service in the Los Angeles area, but undoubtedly worked with their own company until the meeting time.

There were 63 books and 17,975 booklets placed in the house-to-house witnessing, in 12,176 homes. The accumulated time amounted to 4,856 hours. At the public meeting there were 29 books and 529 booklets placed. The publishers were received very well throughout the territory. Practically everyone called upon expressed himself as being aware of the fact that the convention was on, and appeared sufficiently interested to tune in to the public talk.

Many expressions were heard by the publishers on Monday as they called on the people from house to house, saying that they listened to the lecture and that they were in full accord with it. There were, of course, some exceptions, but this was the general expression. There was a very marked increase in the expressions of good will from the people noted and reported by those in the field. The setting in the auditorium was magnificent. The main auditorium seats close to 6,000 people. It has a massive stage, 196 feet long and

approximately 100 feet deep. It was possible for Judge Rutherford to drive his car on the stage behind the curtain without any difficulty, as well as other cars that were being used.

On the front part of the platform there was a tremendous display of palms and flowers extending more than one-third of the way from each wing. This provided an ideal setting of natural beauty for the lecture. Over the speaker’s head and across the front of the mulberrycolored heavy plush curtain was a large sign, 50 feet long, with the words “Separating the Nations”, which kept the issue continually before the minds of the audience until it was time for the lecture to start. Then no reminder was necessary. The thrilling address itself held them spellbound.

In the pit in front of the stage provision was made for the deaf and hard of hearing. The Acousticon Institute for the hard of hearing loaned the convention at Los Angeles a Group Hearing Aid sufficient for 200. Only 70 required it. It is comprised of individual equipment for each one, enabling them to sit in their seats, put on this head gear, and listen to the lectures.

This equipment provides for its own amplification. There was a microphone placed on the platform in front of the speaker, which picked up the voice, carried it through their particular amplifying system and then fed it to the different equipments. The hearts of the 70 who were thus privileged to hear all of the lectures were thrilled, and tears streamed down the cheeks of many, as this was undoubtedly the first time many of the hard of hearing were able to hear perfectly every word without straining.

In one of the boxes provision was made for the deaf and dumb. They were all assembled in one box, where they had one competent transmitter to listen and transmit the lecture to them by the sign language. As far as humanly possible provisions were made for every requirement, and all in attendance were extremely happy.

Judge Rutherford had been very ill during the week previous. In fact, when he arrived in Los Angeles he did not appear in any condition to undertake the strenuous work of the two meetings before him on Sunday. However, he went at it in the strength of the Lord and his hearers throughout the world as well as here will testify that he never sounded better on the air, or his voice clearer and more distinct than in both broadcasts on that day.

There were many interesting experiences. One of the events that brought down the house at the close of the public meeting was some lady present who apparently was a Catholic up to that time. After hearing Judge Rutherford's talk she jumped up and yelled, “To hell with the pope from now on! Where is the contribution box?” That was a source of much merriment, but it really expressed also the manner in which the forceful presentation of the truth regarding the Catholic Hierarchy must have hit the people of good will or honest-hearted ones among the Catholic population.

Judge Rutherford

was quite tired after the first meeting, but after a rest it seemed that the relief that resulted from the fact that the first meeting was over, and went so well, refreshed him and he came back for the evening meeting in fine fettle and his talk on “Feasts” thrilled the hearts of everyone here, and, undoubtedly, throughout the earth. Everybody here is extremely happy for having had some part in the convention and all look forward with great joy to the privilege of partaking in this “Feast of Tabernacles” Jehovah’s people will share together. This will undoubtedly manifest itself in real activity in the distribution of the Riches book in the coming campaign. [See page 416.]

There were approximately 175 pioneers present from Arizona, Colorado, Georgia, Illinois, Texas, Utah and Washington. These came by various means. There were 16 house-cars and trailers, and there were three groups who came in cars and lived in tents on the grounds. There were 21 sound cars, most of them brought by pioneers. Adequate provisions were made for these.

Jehovah’s people in Los Angeles provided rooming accommodations free for all of the pioneers who required such. All in house-cars lived on the parking space, and all necessary provisions of that nature were supplied free. Meals also were provided free, and some of the pioneers who were financially unable to return home were aided in that respect.

Literature was provided by the Society depot representative, so they were enabled to get what they required. This was a decided aid for the pioneers who came long distances and had their cars filled to capacity in order to reduce the expense of traveling and there was not much room left for carrying literature. The Los Angeles company put forth a very strenuous effort to make everything as convenient and as comfortable as possible for these.

There were 23 sound cars registered. However, only 21 of them reported. Two had difficulty in getting their cars into the state, due to faulty registration, or something of that nature. By Thursday evening 18 of the 21 sound cars were on the job broadcasting the announcement record “Separating the Nations” in different parts of the city. The evenings were devoted to checking up on their equipment and making arrangements for radio pickups so that they could be used for rebroadcasting the lecture on Sunday in sections of the city where the people were too poor to own radios.

Friday evening there was a meeting of the sound-car operators, where the operation and equipment was discussed freely. It was found the majority of the operators were broadcasting too loudly. A practical demonstration was then given so that a uniform and reasonably loud presentation of the lecture was possible.

Everything was arranged in advance, and by Sunday the 21 cars assigned for duty were able to pick up and rebroadcast the lecture clearly at their respective locations. The comments heard by the operators and indicated in their reports were very interesting. Space will not permit enumerating these here.

The work of advertising this convention was very well taken care of. 500,000 handbills sent by the Society were received and all distributed by Saturday night in the house-to-house work; it was not necessary to have any downtown distribution. Radio broadcast announcements were also arranged for over six radio stations at the time of the day when the largest number of radio listeners were supposed to be tuned in.

There were 600 placards on the outside of the Los Angeles street cars, so everywhere you went these placards were in sight. These were large cards 21 by 26 inches, and were very effective. Also, 500 placards were placed in store windows throughout the city, and there was hardly anywhere you went that you did not run across some of them after a short walk; and 1,400 cards were placed on automobiles and in store windows, houses and lawns of the various brethren throughout the city.

In addition to this there were 12 lines of banners strung across the streets in the vicinity of the Shrine Auditorium. The photograph enclosed covering this hardly does justice to the effectiveness of this means of advertising; for it really was very effective and no one passing that vicinity could help but notice them.

Billboard advertising was also used. A commercial moving billboard 24 by 9 J feet with powerful sound equipment was employed. This moving billboard drove along the boulevards and avenues and used the convention record as announcement. During the evenings it was used in the downtown sections. It was brilliantly illuminated; consequently it could be easily read and was quite noticeable. On Saturday afternoon it was used at the Santa Anita Race Tracks just as the crowd was leaving the races, and the crowds that attended the races were advised that something worth while was going on in their vicinity.

In addition to the large billboard, five other billboards of various sizes were used and driven through the streets of the city. A permit was obtained for the use of these. There was a joker in the permit, to this effect: It stated that all moving billboards must have sound equipment installed. With the number of transcription machines available, this was meat for the operators here, and, naturally, they used them effectively; for each one of these moving billboards went through the city with the transcription machine and the advertising record.

There was an immersion service provided for as a part of the convention; and 139 symbolized their consecration by water immersion. A feature of this was that the talk covering this service was the 4J-minute lecture by Judge Rutherford on this subject, which is complete and to the point, and enabled the brethren to get a clear presentation of this matter in a few minutes and was much preferable to the long-winded talks that formerly marked this event.

The physical man had to be provided for, and this was excellently taken care of in the cafeteria arrangement. Jehovah’s people worked long and hard to make this a success, and the unanimous approval of all who were served in the cafeteria was a clear indication that all were more than satisfied. There was a total of 8,122 meals served during the entire convention.

The cafeteria itself had a seating capacity of 700, so that with the exception of the time immediately after Judge Rutherford’s first talk there was no time when there was anything near a congestion, and even on that occasion there was only about 15 minutes of congestion.

There were used approximately 1,000 pounds of meat, 125 gallons of milk, about 100 gallons of ice cream, 60 pounds of coffee, approximately 400 loaves of bread, and over 100 dozen doughnuts, wiener rolls, and smaller pieces. Of course, this being so close to the Mexican border, a cafeteria could not be complete without tamales; and the report shows 16 dozen of these were consumed. Fresh fruit and vegetables were in abundance, and all of this was provided at a very reasonable rate.

The music for the convention was all confined to the organ. The Shrine Auditorium has one of the largest organs on earth, and it sounded wonderful. One of Jehovah’s witnesses handled the instrument very ably. Song service was under the leadership of a competent witness and all joined in heartily.

The declaration meetings were also well participated in, although limited muchmorethan usual, due to the fact that practical instruction in service work reporting, how to meet the public, and other items that could be used practically and advantageously in the house-to-house witnessing, was, in many cases, substituted for the declarations. Service, not talk, is the thing.

One meeting was devoted to discussion of electric signs, which was also received very enthusiastically by the audience. Of the audience 378 indicated that they desired this equipment, and at that particular meeting it could hardly be said that more than 50 percent of the convention was in attendance, and undoubtedly after Judge Rutherford's talk, part of which was an exhortation to the people of God to come out and show themselves, many more will appreciate the advantage of having these signs to identify them as being for the Lord.

There is an even greater outstanding point, however, which is emphasized by the many expressions on the part of the brethren that they earnestly hope that in Jehovah’s provision this manner of assembly may be repeated in the future. This point is the fact wliich this convention demonstrated probably more than any other assembly of the Lord’s people: that they are in this fight, not to serve any man or any creature, but because they love the Lord.

ONE of the largest and most enthusiastic conventions that Kansas City has had has just been concluded. The convention did not officially open until Saturday, yet there were present at the Friday evening meeting approximately 475 publishers, and at the first meeting Saturday morning about 600 were present. Of this number, 363 turned in reports of field service. Taking into consideration the distance the friends drove and the time spent obtaining room accommodations and instructions, there was a nice morning of service.

The weather in Kansas City for several weeks past has been extremely cold; in fact, too severe for the friends to be out. Sub-zero weather prevailed until Thursday. But Saturday morning was as nice as spring, and the same continued over Sunday.

The conventioners, together with the local company, did a real job of advertising, and every method suggested by the Society was used. A number of sound cars (about 30) were in the service with car cards and the special announcement record, and these covered the town.

There was one group of cars used in advertising that proved to be very effective. Four cars were used with a large painted sign on both sides of each car. The first car carried signs with the words “Separating the Nations”. This was a sound car, to attract attention. The second car, running a reasonable distance behind the first, had signs “Hear Judge Rutherford”. The third car signs read “Sunday 2 p.m. February 23”; and the fourth car signs read “Kansas City Radio Stations KWKC and W9XBY”. This particular idea of advertising seemed to be especially effective, from the reports that were heard by the friends from the public with whom they came in contact.

The friends succeeded in distributing 100,000 announcement slips; and each car carried at least one placard, and most of them had two and three placards. These cards were placed in prominent places in Kansas City and in all the small towns of the Kansas City territory.

The wire connections at the hall were very efficient, the convention building being thoroughly covered by loud-speakers with microphone connections which enabled speakers to address the entire convention.

Meals were provided in the building, making it very convenient for the workers. Hot meals, as well as sandwiches, were served, and the Kansas City company deemed it a real pleasure to be able to provide meals for the pioneers without cost. Over eleven hundred free meals were served free of charge to pioneers and those working in the cafeteria.

The room committee had things especially well in hand, free lodging being provided pioneers in most cases.

Hospital service was provided with at least two doctors and one registered nurse on hand at all times, and competent women in attendance. A great number of pioneers received treatment (chiropractic and osteopathic) without charge.

On Sunday morning there were about 700 present at the opening, at 9 o’clock, and 684 publishers went in the service. They put in 1,703 hours. They returned shortly after noon and preparations were made for the afternoon lecture at 2 o’clock.

There were approximately 1,250 present in the main auditorium and adjoining rooms. Very close attention was given throughout the entire talk, and there was no interference. The pioneers placed considerable literature with the public who had come in, and all were given a copy of the Loyalty booklet as they left.

Immediately after the afternoon talk an immersion service was held, and 46 symbolized their consecration to do God’s will for ever.

In checking over the names of those who attended the convention the following states were represented: Missouri, Kansas, Nebraska, Texas, Oklahoma, Illinois, South Dakota, Colorado, California, and Iow^Ta; also Canada.

In the evening for Judge Rutherford’s talk at six o’clock there were 1,150 present; and as the friends disbanded wonderful expressions of enthusiasm were noted on all sides.

The report of service for the convention was as follows: Publishers 1,047; hours 2,483; books 3; booklets 8,958; obtainers 5,949.

Sound equipment report: Hours 70; machines 24; attendance 7,840.

This does not include the work done by the parade of four cars, which proved extremely effective.

One of the local newspapers, the Journal-Post, gave us some splendid write-up. We had two news items, one 1,000-word editorial, and we placed with them about ten inches of advertising. This was all run before the lecture.

SMILING faces, that joyful look, was the predominating appearance of all those attending the Chicago convention. All there knew that they were one part of a great assembly of Jehovah’s organization. They were anxious to obtain their assignment and do whatever work there was in connection with the advertising of the King and Kingdom. Their assignment this time was the advertising of the public lecture “Separating the Nations” and the placing of literature with the people so that they might take their stand on the side of the King and the Kingdom.

At the opening of the convention Saturday morning, more than 450 publishers were equipped with literature, a good bundle of public meeting announcements, some with phonographs, all waiting to move into action. A large battery of sound equipment was on hand, and after a short meeting all went forward to advertise the greatest lecture of all times. At 9: 30 there were none left in the auditorium, except a few caretakers to assist those who were just arriving to find rooms and make assignments for the field work.

Good cafeteria arrangements were made for the feeding of the witnesses at no cost, including a box lunch. Large counters with good food were set up for the convenience of the workers, and all helped themselves and made such contributions as they desired to defray expenses. The pioneers appreciated this greatly.

The Praise and Declaration meetings were devoted entirely to ways and means of better advertising the Kingdom. The various equipment which the Lord had brought to His people, such as radio, phonographs, sound cars, books, booklets, magazines and other equipment w^Tas discussed, then a new means of advertising was brought to the attention of the convention, the electric sign. This was accepted with great enthusiasm and all were thrilled with this new method of advertising and identifying themselves particularly with Jehovah’s organization, which this sign will do.

Very helpful suggestions were offered as to the use of the various equipment placed in our hands. The discourses delivered at the Chicago convention by those delegates sent by the Society were based on The Watchtower.

Our one big objective was to inform the people of the lecture “Separating the Nations”. On Saturday evening there were more than 800 present, and there was much advertising to be done after 8: 30, and the brethren responded to this with great enthusiasm.

All the placards that were available were arranged into “sandwich signs” and the brethren walked for miles through the “Loop” section of Chicago, some two by two, others singly. All the sound cars drove through the downtown sections. Other cars with signs also advertised by moving about the city in congested areas.

More than 500 took a good supply of folders announcing the lecture and went into the downtown crowded sections to distribute to the passers-by. One man was heard to say, “This is the fifth time I have been handed one of these, and now I am going to read it.” It takes a long time to drum an idea into some hard heads. The people knew that Jehovah’s witnesses were in town.

The Chicago company made splendid arrangements for the convention in advance and obtained the Civic Opera House, a beautiful structure. This auditorium was practically filled with 2,600 persons, who listened with rapt attention to Judge Rutherford. The absence of the speaker had no effect upon the audience. They were there to hear the truth, which was surely delivered in a masterly fashion.

It was noticed that when mention was made of that lying religious organization by its official title “Roman Catholic Hierarchy”, a half dozen persons left the auditorium. In modern phrase, one would say “They couldn’t take it”.

At the close of the meeting there was such a shout of “Aye” that rang throughout the corridors and hallways that it could be heard even to the streets. A goodly number of persons took literature, turned in their names, and came back to hear Judge Rutherford’s lecture Sunday night at the convention hall.

All the witnesses attending the Chicago convention were now keyed up and awaiting with keen anticipation the evening program, and they certainly were blessed beyond words with the message Jehovah provided for them at that time.

There seemed to be one round of applause after another, and when the declaration was read there was a shout, a hearty applause, and all stood on their feet more determined than ever to go down the line on the Lord’s side, tak-

ing the message to the “great multitude”. Nothing under the sun could stop that organization from going forward to the praise of Jehovah’s name.

The following message was immediately sent to Judge Rutherford: “Overjoyed and comforted with 'Feasts’ message. Jehovah continue to direct you. 1700 unanimously endorse declaration. Appreciate greatly greeting sent to us. We in turn greet you heartily and hail Jehovah and His King. 817 publishers, 16 sound cars, distribution nearly 10,000. Chicago Convention.”

The report of the work accomplished in the field was very gratifying. There were 817 publishers engaging in the work during Saturday and Sunday. They placed 58 bound books, 9,274 booklets, and each of the publishers averaged 4 hours in the field work. This literature was placed in the hands of 4,503 obtainers.

Every means was employed to advertise the public lecture by sound equipment. There were 11 phonographs reported used, 7 portable transcription machines, and 16 sound cars. In and about Chicago there were 135,785 persons reported to have heard the announcement by means of sound equipment.

In many instances the phonographs were taken into big business houses, offices, factories, and other places, and interesting experiences were related. Calling on an executive of a large firm, the executive invited the pioneer to run the announcement record. He placed the phonograph on the table in the waiting room and left his door open. In the waiting room there were 25 other persons who listened attentively.

In a small factory a witness spoke to the manager, who said, “Well, the factory force might as well hear, too”; so they called all the factory employees, numbering around 20, into the office and a splendid witness was given. Jehovah affords His people many opportunities of witnessing, and certainly the advertising of “Separating the Nations” afforded all of us an extraordinary privilege in this regard.

Jehovah really performed a miracle in the arranging of the weather from sub-zero for a whole month to 40° above zero Sunday. The use of the radio, and many stations throughout the world, which were obtained through great difficulty, further proved the Lord’s direction. It was the Lord’s doing and marvelous in our eyes. The witnesses assembled at Chicago were overjoyed with this new arrangement and look forward to many such gatherings in the future.

The Convention

EARLY last year the Birmingham company asked the Society for a convention with Judge Rutherford present. This request was turned down because Judge Rutherford could not be here personally. We had about given up hopes of having a convention, when we received information concerning one of the most unique convention arrangements ever dreamed of. AH were thrilled beyond words at the privilege. Committees were immediately appointed and the machinery set in motion to carry out the suggestions as outlined by the Society.

The City Auditorium was already engaged for another meeting, and the next largest auditorium, the Temple Theatre, was secured for the convention assembly. But we were refused the Temple dining room, for some reason or another. But we did not want to be outdone; so a fairly large storeroom was secured and volunteers hastily constructed benches, and other necessary equipment was installed for the J.w. cafeteria.

in Birmingham

Temporary offices were established, and many were notified by card of such arrangements. On Thursday they began to arrive, some from Texas, some from North Carolina, Virginia, Tennessee, and, in fact, all the southeastern states.

The winter in the south had been the most severe in history, and the committee hardly knew what to plan; but, knowing that Jehovah’s people do not fear the weather, plans were made for about 2,OCX). And we did not miss our guess very much; for by Sunday more than 2,000 were on hand.

On Sunday morning 1,015 participated in the service. The total literature placed for the two days is as follows: bound books 50, booklets 12,500; hours 3,700; recipients 7,100; sound-car hours 60, people reached 17,000.

The main feature of the convention was Judge Rutherford’s address to all the earth on “Separating the Nations”. Approximately 3,000 per-(Continued on page 307)

100 at each rebroadcast setup, or 2,000 hearing the lecture by this means, in addition to the unlimited number who took advantage of the radio broadcast in their own homes, WJAY covering the territory in a most satisfactory manner.

In addition to the 300,000 advertising leaflets supplied by the Society, delegates from other companies brought great quantities of these with them, which were distributed by the convention. The 1,500 placards furnished by the Society were used in store windows and augmented by 600 printed locally, in addition to 200 signs in street cars. Large banners were raised on public streets.

The new electric signs demonstrated at the convention were received with enthusiastic applause, everyone apparently desiring these, and cash orders were taken for 238 in addition to four samples which were left. Arrangements were made for all the witnesses to order their supply of electric signs through their local service director upon returning home following the convention.

The beautiful Masonic auditorium where the Sunday afternoon sessions were held is one of the best in the land for acoustic purposes. The public-address system took the convention sessions to all parts of the building, including the cafeteria hall and the kitchens, so that all could hear.

The cafeteria served approximately 18,000 meals of the finest food. The crowd was much larger than anticipated, but was supplied by the cafeteria most satisfactorily, and the convention arrangements throughout demonstrate what can be accomplished when workers co-operate closely, working in harmony to the success of the Lord’s work. Everyone was anxious to fully perform his or her part in the convention service; there were more than sufficient volunteers for every feature of the work to be done.

Even the weather moderated so that the two days of the convention were very pleasant in this respect. Up until the conventioners began to assemble prior to the convention there was bitter cold accompanied by snow and sleet throughout the large section of the country from which they came. While the bad roads were a considerable handicap, large numbers were in attendance from the states of New York, Pennsylvania, Ohio, Kentucky, Michigan, Indiana, and some from more distant points.

ri Pittsburgh, Pa., every effort was made to make Judge Rutherford’s public speech the most heralded and widely advertised event that Jehovah’s witnesses have had the privilege of calling to the attention of the people.

The division here decided it wanted the best hall available, and secured Syria Mosque, the finest hall in Pittsburgh. With the securing of almost a third of a million radio folders work began in earnest. This was augmented by eighteen thousand blotters with a cut of the speaker thereon and notice of the lecture, which were distributed throughout the office buildings; twenty-five full-length banners for atop automobiles, and additional signs for bumpers and for windows in cars; also two sound cars and phonograph records.

Added to this were three banners for placing across the main intersections here. A real fight ensued on account of the close proximity of one of these to a three-million-dollar church building recently built by the late R. B. Mellon. As the workers began to hoist the banner, the minister of the church came out. Hardly noticing what was going on, he passed by. Just as the banner was hung he came around the corner. Sighting the banner he almost stumbled over himself as he darted into a bank, doubtless to call up the officials.

That he did so was soon evident, as the Pittsburgh service director was soon called by the city railway official, who stated the preacher was furious. The director asked the official if he thought it would be well for him to call on the preacher and learn his objections, and the official replied in the affirmative. The interview took place.

The preacher, thinking the director and his assistant were from the railway official’s headquarters, started on a tirade, “That sign is coming down; that Rutherford, he had that sign put there just to make us mad. He took up the reins where Pastor Russell left off. Russell was so bad they would not permit him to be buried in Pennsylvania. By the way, whom do you represent?”

The director replied, “I am a representative of the Watch Tower.” The business manager’s knees buckled. The preacher asked the director’s assistant, “Whom do you represent?” He replied, “I am one of Jehovah’s witnesses, too.” The preacher’s right hand went to his forehead and his left sought support.

The director then advised that all the preacher had just stated was lies, and that he would see that the sign was taken down, as he didn’t want it at that place anyway. The city officials then gave permission to have it hung farther up the street. Three days later it disappeared. It was finally located, and permission was given to hang it at another point, nearer the church.

Two days later it disappeared again. It was again located, and permission was granted to place it at a very good location near Syria Mosque. This is mentioned to show the fairness with which the city railway officials tried to act and the extreme viciousness of the ally of the “church of the Philistines”.

Pittsburgh had some terrible winter weather this year, but the first day of the convention came with a break in the severe weather, and Saturday afternoon and Sunday afternoon were bright and ideal.

On Saturday, at 4: 45 p.m., the conventioners were thrilled with the “dress rehearsal” and anticipated the greater thrill of the morrow.

With the zero hour reached on Sunday afternoon there were approximately 2,500 people assembled, thrilled with the Lord’s message as it proceeded from the lips of Judge Rutherford. The audience arose en masse and exclaimed “Aye” in favor of the resolution.

Delegates assembled were from points as remote as Huntington, W. Va., and Indianapolis, Ind.

The praise services on the program were utilized by symposiums on the various features—• phonograph work and sound equipment. A pioneer’s remarks on tact, diplomacy, discretion, etc., in connection with sound-car work were well put and timely, showing how many times victory can be snatched from seeming defeat by acting in a manner that is worthy of an ambassador of Christ.

There were approximately a thousand workers in the service work on Sunday, and workers spoke of enthusiastic experiences from individuals who were waiting for them to call at their home, and car drivers who reported placing all their literature and being thereby forced to quit.

The evening broadcast of Judge Rutherford’s talk to the friends on “Feasts” was received with cheer and appreciation by about 1,300. It was next only to having Judge Rutherford with the conventioners personally. Hand clapping at intervals could not be suppressed.

THE week prior to the convention, when the intensive work of advertising Judge Rutherford’s public lecture had to be done, the temperature persisted at the zero mark and below. But, despite this, the publishers proceeded to carry out the work. Many frost-bitten noses and fingers testified to the willing service performed. All together, 150,000 handbills were distributed.

So that their friends and neighbors would be advised of the momentous occasion Jehovah’s people took eighty-five streamers which had been prepared with announcements of the broadcast, and prominently displayed these on their verandas. Store windows provided a convenient place to display window cards.

As the street cars busily covered their routes 200 of them carried the notice, and eleven double-sided signs placed on the tops of automobiles advised- all who read that the event of Sunday was the lecture on “Separating the Nations”. Two Toronto newspapers covering local sections of the city carried outstanding quarterpage advertisements of the lecture, together with write-ups (of good length) giving fuller information.

To cap the work of advertising the lecture a hundred or more publishers acting as “sandwich men” walked up and down the main streets on Saturday evening with placards back and front, advertising the lecture.

So that the Catholic people of good will might Take their flight’ before “winter” sets in, all the cars with large signs paraded outside the prominent Catholic churches, and at 10:30 on Sunday morning, when the worshipers were leaving, the cars were so located as to attract the attention of the honest-hearted and to advise them of their opportunity to hear the afternoon witness.

Naturally, some who prefer to serve Satan heard and saw also, and in one instance several young men jumped upon the running board of a publisher’s car and attempted to cut the guy ropes and thus bring down the sign. They did not succeed.

One of the greatly appreciated features of the convention was the cafeteria. Having in mind that good soldiers require to be fed on wholesome and convenient temporal as well as spiritual food, the committee arranged that the cafeteria should be run on a contributory basis. This meant that pioneers and others of limited financial means were free to have all the necessary meals without charge, while those blessed by the Lord with greater affluence were able to contribute in proportion to their ability. Many expressed appreciation of the efficient service, and the thoughtful provision made for their welfare.

Over icy and snow-blocked roads pioneers and company publishers traveled, some from three hundred miles distant, to take part in this concentrated witness. Captains from the local company were appointed to guide the visiting witnesses to their territory and look after reports, etc. Under the captains 274 publishers took part in the field service during the two days. They worked 746 hours, leaving with the interested public 3,075 books and booklets.

The people in and about Montreal, Quebec, did not need to attend the Toronto assembly to hear Judge Rutherford’s speeches by direct wire connection with Los Angeles. A telephone line, tied in with the transcontinental system, carried the judge’s voice to an auditorium in Verdun, Montreal Island.

Just previous to the public broadcast by Judge Rutherford, the Canadian Radio Commission, which, of course, does not carry any communications from Jehovah’s witnesses, were besieged with calls from those desiring to hear the lecture, endeavoring to find out the stations which were carrying the talk, in Canada. These calls became so numerous that the Canadian Radio Commission was in turn forced to seek information from the telephone company.

The public address system of six speakers used in the auditoriums in Toronto was made by the Lord’s people and most effectively served to give forth the message as it came from the telephone lines. The equipment carried the speaker’s voice clearly and easily to every part of the auditoriums and was heard without any echo or interference.

Twenty-five hundred or more people, after listening intently to the speech “Separating the Nations”, loyally and enthusiastically rose to their feet in response to the request of the speaker that all who desired to take their stand on the side of Jehovah so signify by standing.

This public speech so interested those of the public present that many of them accepted the invitation, which was extended to each one present on the free programs distributed, and returned to hear Judge Rutherford’s later speech, on “Feasts”, thus swelling the attendance of the conventioners to a total of 1,477 at that hour.

AT Baltimore, Md., a great witness was made to the supremacy of the name of Jehovah.

The Richmond Street Armory was filled with upward of a thousand enthusiastic listeners to the speech by Judge Rutherford, brought to the auditorium by direct wire from Los Angeles, Calif.

When the speaker gave all the opportunity to express their fealty to Jehovah and His King, Christ Jesus, every person stood up and lustily shouted “Aye”.

The epoch-making speech “Separating the Nations” was broadcast by Baltimore station WCBM. Splendid reception was had from the station, which had the courage to broadcast the speech in its entirety. A number of sound cars, as well as autos with specially amplified radios, “picked up” the speech from WCBM and ‘rebroadcast’ from strategic points in different parts of the city.

Many listeners in the surrounding homes thus heard this thrilling speech. It was interesting to note that, although the temperature hovered around zero, many stood in the cold and listened throughout the entire broadcast.

The police department of Baltimore gave excellent co-operation, providing a police escort for each sound car and radio-equipped automobile. A number of these patrolmen expressed themselves as being fully sympathetic with the judge’s remarks.

A rather amusing incident, yet indicative of the awakening of a great multitude of people of good will, was when Judge Rutherford invited all who were desirous of expressing their allegiance to Jehovah to join in the shout of “Aye”. Two of Jehovah’s witnesses operating the sound car shouted “Aye”. All at once one of the officers escorting the sound car suddenly raised his voice, slapped the palm of his hand with his fist, and shouted at the top of his voice, “Me too 1” Never was any campaign more widely advertised. Every available means was used to advertise the message of the hour, the actual work being done by Jehovah’s witnesses themselves. Patiently, yet with hearts filled with gladness, they went from door to door telling, to everyone who would listen, about the importance of the broadcast that was to go to the ends of the earth, declaring the message from Jehovah.

The weather was very cold, but that didn’t stop them. Old men and young men, old women and young women, youths and maidens, moved

JEHOVAH’S blessing was very manifest upon the New York session of the Los Angeles convention. Judge Rutherford’s two talks climaxed two days of the most intensive advertising for the King and Kingdom ever done in this city.

The Mecca Temple, with a capacity of 3,500, was almost filled Sunday afternoon for the lecture “Separating the Nations”. The entire audience listened attentively, and when the resolution was announced, a great shout of “Aye” was heard. In addition, 8,300 heard the lecture rebroadcast through the sound ears, making the total visible audience over 11,000. Judge Rutherford’s evening talk was surely “a feast”; approximately 2,500 present at this meeting were thrilled to hear this message from the Lord.

Field activity for the two days is here summarized: Publishers, on Saturday 743, Sunday 1,307; literature placed, books 140, booklets 21,537; hours in door-to-door witnessing, 5,154; average hours per publisher, 4. A total of 11,218 people received literature.

There were 28 sound cars and 63 phonographs in use during the convention. These spent a total of 308 hours in service. Those who heard the announcement of “Separating the Nations” and the rebroadcast of the lecture totaled 531,955. The operators of the sound cars placed 679 booklets.

Advertising “Separating the Nations” was done on a grand scale. In New York city about 600,000 folders announcing the broadcast were distributed. Two thousand placards were used. Hundreds of additional signs were painted for sound cars, automobiles, and other places that would attract attention.

There was a spectacular “sandwich-sign” parade Saturday afternoon and evening in the busy midtown section. About 400 “sandwich signs” were used. Such a sign consists of two placards tied together, and strapped around one’s body, one placard in front and one in back. Volunteers quickly responded for this privilege of service. In fact, many more signs could have been used; some of the witnesses went with only one sign, or simply accompanied a group and handed out folders.

Over 70,000 folders were handed out in one hour by this method; many interesting remarks were overheard by those in the parade, some against and many for the work of Jehovah’s witnesses. This was a real thrill for all who participated in it.

In the evening the sound cars, carrying large signs, joined in the parade; and before the day was over, everybody downtown had “Separating the Nations” called to his attention.

The sound-car campaign was one of the most interesting features of the field activity. The Lord’s protection and blessing was very evident. The city has an anti-noise ordinance, and recently a special effort has been made to enforce it. Repeated attempts had been made to secure a permit to use the sound cars, but without avail, and just before the convention it seemed certain that the sound work would be carried on with much difficulty, because in the week previous two operators had been arrested and the police appeared to be tightening down.

However, the workers went ahead, trusting in Jehovah for protection, and the results were beyond their greatest hopes. Fifty-seven interruptions were made by the police, but only two arrests were made, one resulting in a suspended sentence, and the other will be tried later.

The sound campaign was well organized in advance, and when the visiting cars came a guide familiar with the city was furnished from the New York company. These kept in constant touch with a central headquarters; the whole campaign was directed from one place. It was the greatest sound-car demonstration ever carried on in the city. The estimated number who heard the announcement of “Separating the Nations” and the rebroadcast through the sound cars exceeds half a million.

Repeated convention announcements for a total of 167 hours were given on New York’s most famous avenues and centers, such as Times Square, Wall Street, 42d Street, Seventh Avenue, Broadway, docks of ocean liners, Fifth Avenue, Park Avenue, Riverside Drive, Radio City, Harlem, Bronx, Queens, Brooklyn, etc. Practically the entire island of Manhattan was covered. Many interesting and thrilling experiences were reported.

Phonographs, 63 in all, were in use a total of 135 hours, with an attendance of 2,130. Phonograph operators were assigned to work in the field with witnessing parties. The general plan was to have all the party of 10 or 12 publishers work in one block, and in 20 or 30 minutes the names of the interested ones found were turned over to the phonograph men for back calls.

Field witnessing arrangements worked very smoothly. Previous to the convention, territory

assignments were made to local workers who acted as territory guides or captains. These were fully instructed as to the procedure, and when the witnesses assembled for service Saturday morning and Sunday morning, all that was necessary was for the visitors to join a group headed by a guide and go right to the territory. This system worked splendidly.

As a whole, the entire convention went off smoothly and efficiently. There was real unity and co-operation, and it seems that all came with one end in view: to have a part in the service and to do as much as possible.

It was observed that everyone present was busy with some feature of the work, including ushering, cafeteria, hospital, checkrooms, room assignments, information, book-supply room, phonograph room and telephone service, and the net result was a wonderful witness for Jehovah and His kingdom.

At the conclusion of Judge Rutherford’s evening talk all were bubbling over with joy and enthusiasm; many expiessions of appreciation were heard for the extension of the Los Angeles convention. All hope that this new method of assembly will be repeated.

Following are some of the interesting reports from sound-car operators and guides in the field:

Announcement from sound car aroused a police captain from his sleep. Sends police car to find “noise”. Police car locates sound car and asks to see permit. Operators stall off police car until the P-Special record is finished. Captain becomes impatient. Sends out a second police car to find first police car. Second car arrives when lecture is finished. Sound car taken to police headquarters for questioning. Lieutenant in charge seemed to be favorable himself, but had to take action on account of orders from the captain. Requested no further activity in his precinct, but advised the operators that it was only a few blocks up the street to the next precinct, where they could continue if they wished. He accepted 92 folders to pass out to all the policemen in his charge.

Unintentionally, on Sunday, one sound car made a setup about three quarters of a block away from a Catholic church. A few minutes after starting the lecture the priest with five men came out of the church and advanced toward the car. The priest asked to see the driver’s license. The sound guide spoke up, “Mister, what authority do you have to demand to see a permit 1” The priest seemed stumped at this unexpected comeback. He and his aides were told to get off the running board, and then the car drove off, toward the church. As the priest had evidently stopped mass to try to stop the sound car, his congregation had followed him out of the church to see what was going on. The priest, unable to keep up, saw the sound car drive right up in front of his church making an announcement to his congregation to be sure to hear this important lecture.

One sound car having made arrangements to rebroadcast the lecture “Separating the Nations” in a parking lot was stopped about five nfinutes after starting. Through some misunderstanding another sound car a few minutes later came to the same parking lot, made a setup and was able to rebroadcast for 40 minutes without police interference. It is estimated that 5,000 heard the lecture from this one point.

Many other interesting reports were given, including items as follows: Rocks and ice thrown at the cars, mean policemen, disfiguring signs on sound cars and tearing them down, friendly and inquisitive policemen stopping sound cars to ask for information concerning the lecture, using sound cars near churches when the congregation was leaving. (“St. John the Divine” on Riverside Drive was one of these.)

One incident of interest was the reporting by an opposer to the police of the activities of a sixteen-year-old publisher. After some conversation the officer became friendly, and refused to lay any charge.

Indeed, it was a season of refreshing for the Lord’s people, and all went their way happy and with a determination to remain loyal to Jehovah and His organization, and to meet the enemy squarely with the blessed assurance that soon the enemy organization will go down in shame and utter destruction.

The opinion of the witnesses as a whole was that the division of an international convention into assemblies at several points is a great step forward, making the benefits of the convention available to a great many more of the Lord’s people, and on every hand the desire was expressed that there might be more such opportunities ahead.

“Hail Jehovah and His Son Christ Jesus. Greatest convention arrangement ever conceived.”

WAITING, in Boston, Mass., around two-thirty, Sunday afternoon, February 23, 1936, to hear Judge Rutherford speak in Los Angeles, in about thirty minutes. Somebody in Los Angeles called the time (over the telephone line) every five seconds, so that the watches would tick harmoniously all over the world. He said, in carefully measured tones, “eleventwenty-nine and five seconds, eleven-twenty-nine and ten seconds, eleven-twenty-nine and fifteen seconds,” and so on around the dial. It would soon be three o’clock in Boston; that would be noon in Los Angeles; and then the address would begin.

London was listening for the signals as intently as Boston, so that when the clock dials there indicated 8: 00 p.m. they knew that the address would begin shortly, for it was then noon in Los Angeles.

It was the morning of the next day in Sydney, Australia, Monday morning, approaching 7:00 a.m. Jehovah’s people were up early and had had their breakfast. They listened intently to see if they could catch every word that Judge Rutherford said when it was Sunday noon in Los Angeles. As the words fell from his lips they caught them within a second, though the accents seemed to be nineteen hours on the way. How wonderful it all is!

There were fifteen drivers of sound cars lined up on the platform at one of the declaration meetings. They were enthusiastic advocates of the peculiar privileges which are theirs. When Judge Rutherford spoke in Los Angeles it was as though, at some place in the heavens, there was a vehicle with sound apparatus able to reach to the ends of the earth. Three of the sound cars, with splendid co-operation by the police, rebroadcast the lecture.

Three sound cars were kept going for about two weeks before the convention. Friday and Saturday, February 21 and 22, ten pieces of sound apparatus were used in the vicinity of Boston to advertise the lecture that spelled death to the Hierarchy and life to the great multitude.

Acoustics were perfect at Boston. Every word of both addresses from Los Angeles came through as plainly as if the speaker were in the room.

There were 200,000 fliers put out advertising the lecture; along with the sound cars and the

The Convention in Great Britain

[Readers will excuse the omission from this page, in this issue, of Judge Rutherford’s usual five-minute talk.]

FROM the standpoint of Jehovah’s people, the evening lecture by Judge Rutherford on “Feasts” (no doubt to appear ultimately in the Watch Tower Society’s publications) was the feast of the convention. It worked out that way in Britain, where ten auditoriums in Birmingham, Bristol, Glasgow, Huddersfield, Liverpool, London, Manchester, Newcastle, Sheffield and Southampton held the 4,162 workers that waited until 1: 00 a.m. to hear it.

The Manchester Daily Sketch, the London Daily Mirror, the Bournemouth Daily Echo, the Dublin Saturday Herald, the Manchester Evening Chronicle, the Leeds Mercury, the Birmingham Evening Dispatch and the Bolton Evening News acknowledged that the event in the Shrine Auditorium constituted the “World’s Biggest Broadcast”, the first occasion when “One Man Will Preach to the Whole World”.

Methods used for advertising the public lecture were much the same as those already described as so widely employed in the United States. There were some additional features: 2,756,000 folders were distributed; 9,692 window cards were placed; 362 lantern slides were used in movie houses; 210 phonograph records were used in the streets; 3,873 cards were carried in buses and other vehicles; 622 posters were variously used, on trucks, automobiles, wheelbarrows, etc., and five electric newspapers were employed.

The attendance at the public lecture, earlier in the day, was 40,157, in all the auditoriums employed for the purpose, and at the conclusion these took away with them 18,414 of the Loyalty booklets. Besides the ten auditoriums used for the lecture received at midnight, 44 other auditoriums were used at various centers throughout Great Britain, for the public talk.

The official report submitted to the president by the British branch says: “As far as the British field is concerned, the results are beyond anything we had dared to hope for. Undoubtedly Jehovah controlled the whole matter, and we gladly acknowledge that all the praise is due to Him.”

From London the lecture was transmitted to Paris, Brussels, Berne, Zurich, Copenhagen, Oslo, Stockholm and Helsingfors.

Two of the British Press Notices

Jehovah’s witnesses know better than to expect much attention of a favorable nature from the public press, but the following, which appeared in the British papers named, are not so bad:

World’s Biggest Broadcast. How G.P.O. Are Linking Up Countries. Judge Rutherford’s Message From Los Angeles. A tall, broad-shouldered man, with a big bass voice that has just a trace of Scottish accent, will talk to the world from Los Angeles, California, tomorrow night. Judge Rutherford, the American “hot gospeller”, will be the speaker from eight to nine o ’clock.

The G.P.O., who are co-operating in the broadcast, say that it will be the most extensive “hook-up” linking of countries on record. Herr Hitler has “banned” Judge Rutherford, but even he will not be able to stop the voice coming into Germany.

Judge Rutherford’s voice will travel 3,000 miles across the American continent, then another 4,000 miles over the Atlantic to Baldock, Herts, whence it will be transmitted by land line to the International Exchange at Faraday Building. From there it will be switched for at least 1,000 miles on trunk telephone lines to halls in 56 cities and towns in Britain.

From London the voice will be flung over to many Continental cities and to Sydney, Australia, and New Zealand. From California it goes to South Africa, Bombay, Newfoundland and other places. Masts in Canada and Capetown will amplify the voice.—The Bolton Evening News.

The Biggest Broadcast? A G.P.O. official told me yesterday that next Sunday a week what is believed to be the most widespread broadcast in history will be attempted. The occasion will be a speech at Los Angeles by Judge Rutherford, the evangelist. This speech will be relayed to all parts of the United States and will also be carried across the American continent for transmission to Great Britain by radio telephone.

Judge Rutherford’s remarks, I understand, will not be transmitted by the B.B.C. They will be transmitted by the Post Office to a large number of halls in various parts of the country which have been specially engaged by the judge’s British followers. The speech will be passed on to the Continent of Europe via the International Telephone Exchange in London, and will be similarly relayed to a number of meetings in various Continental countries.

There is one European country in which the speech will certainly not be heard. That is Albania, which has no telephone service, either external or internal.—The Leeds Mercury.

Witness Work at International Convention

	Public Meeting	Sunday Evening	Publishers Hours		Books	Booklets	Total Literature	Obtainers	Sound Sound Cars Hours Attendance
Los Angeles	6,000	4,250	1,210	4,856	92	18,504	18,596	12,176	21	71	6,000
Kansas City	1,250	1,150	684	2,483	3	8,958	8,961	5,949	12	70	7,840
Chicago	2,600	1,720	817	3,289	58	9,274	9,332	4,503	16	200	115,000
									11*	27	219
Birmingham	3,000	2,000	1,015	3,700	50	12,500	12,550	7,100	10	60	17,000
Cleveland	4,500	3,500	2,047	6,032	53	15,478	15,531	10,110	20	71	7,365
Pittsburgh	2,500	1,300	849	3,266	42	11,823	11,865	6,905	10	54	19,650
Toronto	2,500	1,447	274	746	33	3,050	3,083	2,037	3	2	7
Baltimore	825	800	478	1,476	24	7,879	7,903	5,895	12	67	15,775
New York	2,915	2,340	1,307	5,154	140	21,537	21,677	11,218	28	173	529,825
									63*	135	2,130
Boston	1,762	1,369	787	2,578	43	11,989	12,032	6,927	15	75	5,000
Great Britain	40,157	4,162				18,414	18,414	18,414
Total	68,009	24,038	9,468	33,580	538	139,406	139,944	91,234	147	843	723,462
* Phonographs									74*	162	2,349

equipment. The total number hearing the Kingdom message and the spot announcements by means of phonographs, transcription machines and sound cars during the convention exceeds 700,000, and the use of the sound equipment on this occasion has really been an eye opener to many of Jehovah’s people in demonstrating the effectiveness of this means of advertising special features in addition to its use in consistently carrying the Kingdom message to the people.

All of this is certainly an assurance to the Lord’s people and rejoices their hearts that they have had some share in this special testimony and have been the recipients of Jehovah’s gracious favors and blessings on that occasion.

The work which was done in the middle of a most severe winter by this convention at these ten cities, the rapt attention which every assembly gave to the Lord’s word as they heard it brought to them by a mechanical means, and the wholehearted and spontaneous response to and great appreciation of the message they received, demonstrate conclusively that “they see their teachers” and are pressing on in the service of the King and the Kingdom because they have the love of the truth, the love for Jehovah which the truth brings to them.

It is not necessary for this band of the Lord’s people to be united in one place on the map, because they are so closely united in the organization and service of the Most High, and the instruction which they received at these widely scattered points has proved just as valuable and just as much appreciated as though the various assemblies were able to see, as well as to hear, the speaker to whom they were listening.

Interesting Letters from Abroad

THERE will be echoes of Judge Rutherford’s address in the correspondence for months to come, and some of them may be published later, as they come to hand, but many readers of The Golden Age will be interested in the following fragments, some written before and some after the broadcast:

At.aska. Juneau: “Almost all that had good radios here got KOL in Seattle very well; this is something unusual for this time of day. ’ ’

Alberta. Bellis : “ I was so glad to hear the message, and I am sure that everyone that heard will greatly rejoice and praise Jehovah for the great witness work that is done at His command.’’ Grande Prairie: “The Lord has His mighty men at the front, and will keep them. It was the greatest pleasure for me to hear, as I am so much alone, away up here in the Peace River country.” Lethbridge: “Judge Rutherford’s lecture perfect; shortwave.”

Argentina. Buenos Aires : ‘ ‘ Contract has been signed with the only shortwave broadcasting station obtainable, so we will have LS2 long wave and LRX short wave. ’ ’

Atlantic Ocean. “400 miles off the mainland of Florida I heard every word, first the organ tones from CMBC in Havana, Cuba, then the introductory speech from GCP in England, then to WQP-WEA in New’ York. I also heard the point-to-point stations testing after the broadcast, among them Geneva, Switzerland, and Melbourne, Australia. The sermon surely gives one something to think about. I had some of the other crew on the ship listening to it. It surely must have cost quite a good deal to put on such a gigantic program.”

Brazil. Sao Paulo: “Clear, strong, and encouraging to us, was the beautiful message which Jehovah gave us on February 23 through His faithful witness Judge Rutherford. It was 5:00 p.m. here in Sao Paulo when he began to speak. We heard him by LRX of Buenos Aires.”

British Columbia. Victoria: “I listened to your wonderful address and must admit that I thoroughly enjoyed it.” Vancouver: “Excellent reception.”

British West Indies. Jamaica. Kingston: “For the first time the Kingston company of Jehovah’s witnesses had the pleasure of listening, in their hall, to Brother Rutherford, simultaneously with all people in various parts of the earth. The first lecture, ‘Separating the Nations,’ was received with great delight from EAQ, Madrid. It came in clear and very distinct. The second thrilling lecture w^ras received through another station. We had given wide announcements, and many reports are coming in stating very good receptions.”

Canal Zone. Ancon: “On COCH we heard every word to the end. The speaker’s voice was unusually

England. Barnet: “I was very interested in your talk to the peoples of the world, and I would like to make a more careful study of all you said. ’ ’ Liverpool: “It was a very enjoyable hour. We could do with more addresses like that. I wonder the British Broadcasting Company did not relay the same, as a great number of my friends were disappointed at missing your fine message. I have a number of your books, Life, Creation, etc., which I obtained at my door. May God’s blessing attend you and yours, and may we be able to hear you over the air again soon.’’ London: (1) “I was much intrigued by your speech at Los Angeles yesterday ■which I picked up by radio from some unknown (to me) station. I should be interested to know what station it was, as I cannot imagine the church-controlled governments of any European state allowing the relay. I admire you, sir, for your stand for religious tolerance, and must congratulate you for having secured such a large audience as was evidenced by the chorus ‘Aye’ you evoked.” (2) An official of the British Post Office said: ‘ ‘ This is one of the greatest broadcasts we have ever arranged. The cost in this country alone will probably be several thousands of pounds. It will be carried out almost entirely by the Post Office telephone service.” Preston: “We (father, wife and self) heard your -wonderful speech on Sunday evening 8 p.m. to 9 p.m., Greenwich time. I was tuning the dial of our radio, intending to tune into a religious service from the ‘National’ station, when I heard a clear voice speak of Jehovah’s witnesses, and warning the peoples of earth where they stand, and I shall be obliged for a copy of the lecture. The message was inspiring and gives hope. Wish you every success in your good work, which the Lord will surely see accomplished in spite of man’s opposition.”

France. Chaumont: “Though 250 kilometers from Paris, the message came in quite clear, a smashing blow to the rotten Romish religion. That the Lord will clear away this lying, murderous crowd who parade as His representatives is our earnest desire. In this country the people seem to be divided into two distinct classes: ‘les croyants,’ those who say they believe in God, and the ‘ je m’en foutistes’, those who say God does not exist. Out of these two classes we sometimes find those who are reasonable and are willing to listen to the message of the establishment of God’s kingdom.”

Greece. Athens: “I have the honor to inform you that I heard through my Atwater-Kent the speech of Judge Rutherford on ‘Separating the Nations’, last Sunday, February 23, at 10:00 p.m., Athens time.” PiRzEus: “By the Lord’s grace we heard all of your lecture most distinctly. Your thundering voice encouraged and filled the hearts of the brethren with joy. We all joined with your visible audience saying before the Lord, ‘Aye.’ ”

Guatemala. Quirigua: “Judge Rutherford’s lecture of February 23 was joyfully received at 2:00 p.m. With the exception of two slight disturbances we heard every word quite clear and distinct. All joined in adopting the resolution.”

Hawaiian Islands. Honolulu: “All but one of the 50 persons attending in the hall left their names for copies of the lecture, and, in fact, upon invitation, all expressed their intention of attending study meetings at Kingdom Hall. All attending joined in enthusiastically voting ‘Aye’ to the resolution presented. It was the greatest radio witness yet here in Hawaii.”

Ireland. Belfast: (1) “I heard with very keen interest Judge Rutherford’s address on ‘Separating the Nations’ which was transmitted around the universe last Sunday evening. I would, sirs, very much appreciate your sending me a copy of this address in order that I may give Judge Rutherford’s views closer study, as I am entirely in sympathy with his ideas in almost every respect concerning this vital matter.” (2) “It was with very great interest I listened to Judge Rutherford’s address over the radio last evening, and would be obliged if you would send me a copy, with all of which I thoroughly agree. I might say I stood up and said ‘Aye’ at the end of the resolution. ’ ’

Japan. Tokyo: “The general chief of police said: ‘Japanese Government prohibited the importation of any book or booklets of Mr. Rutherford by order, and how could I give permission to rebroadcast his speech ? Certainly no. ’ ’ ’

Mexico. Monterey: (Translation) “I am vitally interested in the important subject of the lecture which was broadcast today by radio from 2 to 3 p.m. by Judge Rutherford, from the municipal auditoriums of Los Angeles, Calif.” Mexico City: “Border stations fine to end; here stopped half. ’ ’

New Brunswick. Frederickton: “The lecture by Judge Rutherford came in very clearly from stations WPQ and WEA, New York. We were very much pleased and feel sure that the glad message of God’s kingdom has reached to the ends of the earth. ’ ’

Nova Scotia. Greenwich: “Our radio has not been working very well of late. It was with great delight, therefore, that upon tuning station EAQ, Spain, ■we heard your voice coming in as clearly and with as little distortion as if we were listening to a broadcast from our neighboring town. Reception from EAQ at that hour of the day was never as good, and that in a week of generally poor reception. Truly ‘this was Jehovah’s doing, and it is marvelous in our eyes’.” Wilmot: “Just a line to let you know we got Judge Rutherford’s lecture on ‘Separating the Nations’ by shortwave from Spain. Reception was perfect; the air was just full of it. And it was much appreciated.”

Ontario. Hamilton: “My son and wife told me they picked up Judge Rutherford by shortwave, clear, every word distinct, from Madrid, Spain, EAQ.” North Bay: “We received the judge’s lecture fine over EAQ, Spain. He sure gave the Lord’s words straight from the shoulder, and we and a company of friends enjoyed it hugely. ’ ’

Palestine. Jerusalem: “Part of the lecture was heard by Pioneer George Ritter, from a station in France. The latter part of the message was drowned out by an electric apparatus of a doctor who lives in the same house.”

Quebec. Verdun : “The lecture came through wonderfully, each word clear and distinct. The volume could not have been better; it sounded as if Judge Rutherford spoke from the platform. The loudspeakers on the roof did a fine job, being heard many blocks away.”

Rumania. Bucharest: “Your broadcast received 95 percent. I just missed the finishing up of what appeared to be a splendid meeting.”

Spain. Cadiz : ‘ ‘ Radio folders were distributed among British people in Gibraltar this morning. This evening we heard, from Radio Normandie, France, Judge Rutherford speaking clearly and straight from the heart, from 8:00 until 9:00 p.m. on ‘Dividing the Nations’. Praise to Jehovah and His King Christ Jesus.” Madrid: “We have just had the thrill and wonderful privilege of hearing Judge Rutherford’s world-wide broadcast. How clear and powerful the message came through, and how fearless was the exposure of the Roman Catholic Hierarchy! Doubtless you will receive many messages and letters about this broadcast, but as this is the first time we have heard Judge Rutherford in person over the wireless we must let you know that here in Zaragoza [Saragossa, Spain] the great broadcast brought joy and encouragement to the hearts of the Lord’s people, both English and Spanish; for although the Spanish brethren listening did not understand the talk, yet they caught most of the thrill of the world witness being given. Just after the recent elections in Spain, in which Gil Robles and his Fascist cohorts were defeated, there were one or two events here in Zaragoza which the press, of the region at least, was careful to conceal. Two days after election day, at a manifestation of workers demanding the release of political prisoners, the police, still under the orders of the Fascist party, in order to disperse the crowd, fired upon them, causing one or two deaths and injury. That night we were kept awake by the firing of machine-guns, rifles and pistols. Later we learned that the Fascists had attempted to rouse the people to revolt, so that they, the Fascists, could then step in and establish a dictatorship, but without success, and that many of the shots had actually been fired from the convents. ’ ’ Madrid : “At the studio of the radio station EAQ Madrid we heard the whole discourse as it came in from America, through earphones. We heard every word distinctly; the reception was very good.”

Switzerland. Berne: “Supplementing cablegram [published in last issue] we also received word from Mr. Dunning, the secretary of the American Chamber of Commerce at Berlin, that he understood the lecture perfectly. A company of 50 were gathered at Brussels, and another company of 50 at Paris. The English pioneers in France, Belgium and Holland also were gathered in various places and listened to the lecture. The friends throughout Switzerland, Holland, Belgium, France and Alsace-Lorraine sent word that many heard the lecture.”

Union of South Africa. Cape Town : The postmaster general of South Africa, H. J. Lenton, flatly refused all facilities for the reception and transmission of the message of God’s kingdom from 10: 00 to 11: 00 p.m. on the night of February 23, 1936, on the ground that the discussion of the Kingdom for which Jesus taught His followers to pray is not a matter of national importance.

Radiograms—Cablegrams—Telegrams

(Continued from last issue)

Maine. Hallowell ; “Your marvelous important lecture heard plainly. All heartily accept resolution.”

Massachusetts. Boston: (1) “Jehovah’s witnesses and their friends filling both auditoriums in the New England Conservatory of Music, Boston, listened with rapt attention and greatest appreciation to your thrilling, instructive and epoch-making address on ‘Separating the Nations’. We rejoice with you to be found this day as sheep in the flock of Jehovah God.” (2) “1369 feasting rejoicingly shouted ‘Aye’ tonight. Funds toward line expense estifiiated 800. Peaks: cars 161; workers 787; attend

ance 1762. Totals: hours 2578; obtainers 6927; books 43; booklets 11,989.” Shelburne Falls: “Reception exceptionally good over WNBX. We assembled join in the chorus ‘Aye’ on resolution.” Michigan. Grand Rapids: “Lecture thrilling; recep

tion wonderful.” Kalamazoo: “Lecture wonderful and opportune; reception perfect.”

Minnesota. Duluth: “Reception clear; all rejoice to hear world broadcast.” Minneapolis: “Your bold and thrilling speech heard by enrapt audience who unanimously rose in support of resolution.”

Missouri. Kansas City: (1) “Direct wire hookup perfect; 1250 appreciatively heard; all joined in the mighty shout ‘Aye’.” (2) “Your speech came in fine, and all the convention is with you. We arq glad to inform you of our determination to stand with you to the end.” St. Louis: “Just heard world-wide broadcast from Los Angeles over KFRU; reception good; lecture wonderful. ’ ’

Montana. Butte: “Jehovah’s witnesses assembled in Butte heard clearly every word and with approval all rose and said ‘Aye’.”

Nevada. Reno: “Reception perfect; thrilled beyond words; with you to the end.”

New York. Binghamton: “Radio reception wonderful over WIP. The Binghamton company wish to express their joy and appreciation on clearness of tone and boldness of this all-important message against the chief representative of Satan’s organization. We are in complete harmony and accord with resolution.” Brooklyn: (1) “Hurrah! Listened from Madrid and Philadelphia local stations. Excellent. Congratulations.” (2) “Reception perfect WBBR; thrilling beyond words; more power to you.” New York: (1) “Jehovah’s power remarkably shown in thrilling address; excellent reception by Mecca Temple capacity audience; 3500 listening eagerly throughout enthusiastically shout ‘Aye’; Jehovah strengthen, you for second address we now await.” (2) “Words fail express our appreciation last talk; glorious climax great feast just spread; brethren join moat enthusiastically declaration.” Rochester: “The Rochester Italian and Juvenile company of Jehovah’s witnesses united together heard your wonderful message and lecture which enthused and encouraged all of us continue being more zealous in His great work during the separating of nations; good reception through Madrid, Spain. ’ ’ Syracuse : ‘ ‘ Thrilled with stirring truths; reception clear; praise to Jehovah’s name.”

North Carolina. Kannapolis: “We wish to express our thanks and appreciation to Jehovah God and Christ our King for the bountiful food that we received by His grace in the message ‘Separating the Nations’.”

North Dakota. Fargo: “Special effort with good radio to hear broadcast; reception poor. ’ ’

Ohio. Cincinnati: (1) “The lecture was good and clear, loud; very little interference.” (2) “Message thrilling and wonderful; may Jehovah bless all His people.” Cleveland: “We the Akron company assembled in Cleveland with thousands of others send our love, greetings and appreciation for the thrilling message we have just heard. We are with you in pushing the battle to the gates and all rose and shouted as one man ‘Aye’.” (3) “Gathered in three auditoriums in Cleveland, Ohio, the enthusiastic public assembly of over four thousand in one accord express their great appreciation to Jehovah and to you for the most stirring message, the reception of which was splendid.” (4) “3088 publishers, 51 books, 15,000 booklets, 6,000 hours, 10,000 obtainers, 20 sound cars, 3,500 of your fellow servants richly blessed by feast; anticipate future conventions; endorse resolution.” Dayton: “Lecture wonderful; reception perfect; resolution joyfully accepted.” Youngstown : “Thanks to Jehovah for this epochal message; reception, conditions, perfect.”

Oklahoma. Idabel: “Your lecture ‘Separating the Nations’ best yet; KRLD cut; Mexico station reception good.” Tulsa; “A crushing blow to Ratti. Reception perfect.”

Oregon. Ashland: “Stirring broadcast ‘Separating Nations’ came in perfect; praise be to Jehovah.” Eugene : “Reception excellent; much interest manifest. Jehovah’s works are mighty.” Portland: “We heartily endorse resolution; reception perfect; give praise to Jehovah.”

Pennsylvania. Doylestown: “Your message is coming through clear as crystal and as powerful as the ocean.” Pittsburgh: (1) “1300 send love; joyfully pledge loyalty; reception fine throughout.” (2) “Attendance 2500; reception good; rapt attention throughout; unanimous ‘Aye’.”

South Dakota. Sioux Falls: “Reception here perfect; all power, honor and glory to Jehovah.”

Tennessee. Memphis: “World-wide broadcast was a mighty shout for Jehovah and for Gideon; we were thrilled, strengthened; praises to Jehovah.”

Texas. Beaumont: “Rebroadcast lecture with sound car; reception perfect from Port Arthur; best yet; a mighty shout for Jehovah and Christ; we join in saying ‘Aye’.” Del Rio: “Your entire program from 2:00 to 3:00 p.m. CST today broadcast by XERA. Line entirely satisfactory.” El Paso : “Lecture well received and appreciated; we join in the resolution. ” Harlingen : “Lecture heard and greatly appreciated; approved by all; reception perfect. ’ ’

Virginia. Roanoke : “Received every word your speech ‘Separating the Nations’; praise the Lord.”

Washington. Bellingham: “Inspiring lecture; wonderful reception at Bellingham, Washington.” Chehalis: “We heartily adopt the resolution; message came in clear.” Spokane: “Reception excellent; resolution unanimous.” Wenatchee: “We, Jehovah’s witnesses and people of good will assembled at Wenatchee, Washington, having just heard the thrilling lecture ‘Separating the Nations’, do hereby express our heartfelt thanks unto Jehovah for His goodness and reaffirm our allegiance to Him and His kingdom and express our keen desire for an early opportunity to rebroadcast this lecture over our local station. ’ ’

Wyoming. Casper: “Reception clear over KDFN at Casper, Wyo. Casper company of Jehovah’s witnesses say ‘Aye’.” Laramie: “Lecture came in clear as a bell. Praise to Jehovah.”

Letters and Belated Messages

Alabama. Attalla: “Reception good.” Dothan: “Reception good.” Huntsville: “Too much static.” Jasper: “Reception good.” Mobile-. “A very enjoyable program and trust there are more to follow, equally interesting.’’ Montgomery: “It was wonderful; I did enjoy it so much.” New Brockton: “My radio was in bad shape.” Ozark-. “Praise God for such a grand message.” Sheffield: “Excellent reception.” Tarrant: “I thoroughly agree with you.” Titus: “Among the listeners at our radio Sunday afternoon was a preacher by the name of W. A. Powell. He says the lecture was fine.”

Arizona. Cave Creek: “Reception excellent.” Prescott : ‘ ‘ There was some interference; I failed to get it all; please send it.” Phoenix: “Reception good.” Tucson: “Reception excellent.” Wickenburg-. “I would prize the address very highly.”

Arkansas. Danville : “ I would send a contribution, but poverty prevents. May God bless you.” De Witt: “Reception fine.” Fort Smith: “Reception good.” Garner: “Reception good.” Springdale: “I did not get it distinctly.” Whitener: “I enjoyed it very much. There was only one station listed from which we had any hopes of getting it, but when the voice of Judge Rutherford entered the microphone all was clear and distinct. There were quite a number present. The people are beginning to sit up and take notice. ’ ’

California. Alma: “1 am a Hungarian workingman, interested in the struggle of ideas and am searching for truth. Please send me the lecture. ’ ’ Altadena : “I am a new listener and am getting interested.” Arcata: “Reception excellent.” Atascadero: “Reception excellent.” Bakersfield: “I appreciated that talk so much and I wish to read it.” Bell: “Reception excellent.” Berkeley: “Reception good.” Campbell: “We enjoyed the lecture very much.” Carte Madera: “Reception excellent.” Colton: “Words cannot begin to express how wonderful. ’ ’ Crockett : “ So thrilled. ’ ’ Dinuba : ‘ ‘ There is no other way.” Eagle Rock: “I am grateful for your courage and devotion to your fellow men.” Eureka : ‘ ‘ The chain broadcast of February- 23, that we were all looking forward to with such great expectation, was received here over station KIEM in a most excellent way.” Gonzales: “Reception good.” Grass Valley: “Enjoyed it very much.” Healdsburg: “How husband and I enjoyed your lecture!” Hilmar: “Reception excellent.” Hollywood: “Your most wonderful broadcast; if many, many others could think, just as you said today, what an accomplishment this would be!” Huntington Park : “lam one hundred percent for you. ’ ’ Inglewood: “Reception excellent.” Kingsburg: “Reception excellent.” La Jolla: “Reception excellent.” Los Angeles: (1) “This was a most remarkable and illuminating lecture. May God protect and further His work.” (2) “We are truly

enced during the past two years. It seemed as though all the evil spirits in the unseen universe had been let loose, but the message went out just the same— a mighty challenge to Satan.” Eye: ‘‘Reception excellent.”

Connecticut. Ansonia: “Reception excellent.” Bridgeport: “God give you strength and courage and health to carry on the good work, that all the people may know the truth.” Hartford: “Reception excellent. ’ ’ Meriden : ‘ ‘ One of the best addresses I ever heard.” Middletown: “Very instructive; wonderful.” New Haven: “We join in giving thanks to Jehovah for His rich blessings on the radio broadcast in this territory and throughout the entire earth.” New Milford: (From a clergyman) “I enjoyed it very much and would like to procure a copy.” Norwalk: “Reception excellent.” Southport: “Reception good.” Stamford: “I am one of the men that believes as he does.” Waterbury: “Reception excellent.” West Hartford: “Good reception.” Westport: “Reception fine.” Winsted: “I enjoyed it very much.”

Delaware. Wilmington ; ‘ ‘ Reception good. ’ ’ Milton : ‘ ‘ I surely enjoyed every minute of your talk. ’ ’

District of Columbia. Washington : “ I think that it is the best I ever heard.”

Florida. Daytona Beach: “Well received.” High Springs: “Reception good.” Jacksonville: “The lecture came in fine, only a little roaring noise, which lasted only a short time.” Lakeland: “Excellent reception.” Okeechobee: “The lecture came over fine, every word distinct, over WDBO. It was heart-thrilling, lifting one to the clouds. How I would have liked to be with the crowd in Los Angeles. But to think of its going around the world in the twinkling of an eye! Surely it won’t be long now. ’ ’ St. Petersburg ; ‘ ‘ Good reception. ’ ’ Sulphur Springs: “A good lecture.” Tampa: “I liked that talk so much.” West Palm Beach; “Enjoyed lecture.” Winter Haven: “A fine lecture.” Winter Park: “Reception excellent.”

Georgia. Albany: “The announcer did not suggest any contribution, and, though I enclose none, I do contribute some spare time and money for this work.” Atlanta: (1) “This message was a real stinger.” (2) “I have just heard the truth. I hope and pray Judge Rutherford will keep up the good work and that people will heed before it is too late. ’ ’ (3) “It was a fine talk. Everyone else that I know that listened agrees.” Augusta: “Reception excellent.” Canton: “Reception good.” Conyers: “We understood copies of the speech would be sent on request, but failed to catch just where to send the request. Please forward this on, as we are very eager to get this.” Crawford: “I wish everyone in the world could have heard this address.” Cuthbert; “I was very much interested.” Dewey Rose: “Well received.” Meigs: “I run a store in the country and had a crowd listen.” Pitts: “Reception fine.” Rhine: “Receptiongood.” Roy: “Receptiongood.” Savannah; “Reception O.K.” Thomasville: “Reception excellent.” Unadilla: “Fine reception.” Winder: “I surely did enjoy listening.”

Idaho. Boise: “The judge is doing much good work.” Burley : “ I thought that a most wonderful talk. ’ ’ Coeur d’Alene: “Please send copy.” Emmett: “We sure enjoyed it.” Gooding: “Reception excellent. ’ ’ Jerome : “ I would like to know if you have a branch near me.” Macks Inn: “A good talk.”

Illinois. Arthur: “Reception excellent.” Atlanta: ‘ ‘ Well received. ’ ’ Bloomington ; “ It surely was fine and I wish you the best of success in getting out these messages. May God bless you and the work. ’ ’ Brookport: “Where can Watch Tower booklets be obtained?” Cerro Gordo: “Reception unusual.” Champaign : ‘ ‘ The chain program over WDZ, Tuscola, Ill., last Sunday 2 to 3 p.m. came in splendid, and was without doubt the best we have had so far. We are looking forward to putting this lecture out in printed form.” Charleston: “Reception good.” Chicago: (1) “ That was a wonderful broadcast from the Shrine Auditorium by Judge Rutherford. All praise to Jehovah God and His kingdom under Christ Jesus. The denunciation of the enemy was good. Heard broadcast over WMN. It came in with thunderous volume; I had the window open so everybody around could hear it. I will read all about it in my Golden Age.” (2) “I am very grateful to advise that my wife and myself and some friends were fortunate enough to hear a part of your lecture yesterday, from Los Angeles; I picked it up on shortwave, as it was being radiocast to Madrid and Geneva.” Danville: “Reception fine.” Flora: “Please send copy of lecture.” Freeport: “Would like copy of lecture.” Galesburg: “That was the best speech I have heard for many years, and what the people need. It just suited me fine. . . .” Harrisburg: “Excellent reception.” Herod; “Good reception.” Highland Park: “Reception fine.” Oak Park: “What the world needs today is vision and courage centered on Christ. Your work is very commendable.” Normal: “Enjoyed lecture.” Palmyra: “Fine talk.” Peoria: “Reception excellent.” Quincy: ‘‘Good reception.’’ Rockford: “I was very much impressed with today’s speech.” Springfield: “Reception good.” Sumner.- “Good reception.”

Indiana. Farmland: “Reception swell.” Fort Wayne: “Was it good!” Evansville: “I want that talk.” Indianapolis: (1) “You will never know how disappointed I was yesterday not to hear over our radio the lecture of Judge Rutherford.” (2) “I got this message via shortwave from California.” Jasonville: “We wish to acknowledge the wonderful history-making address of Judge Rutherford on ‘Separating the Nations’. We listened through

WBOW of Terre Haute. We had with us a truth-hungry soul that had the privilege of hearing Judge Rutherford for the first time. He was one of the first to his feet on the ‘Aye’. It made us all very happy that the Lord permitted another blow to old Satan.” Jeffersonville: “lam honest in my opinion when I say it was the most wonderful lecture I ever heard. It has taught me a great deal. It was one of the most educational lectures that was ever on the air.” Mooresville: “Reception good.” Petersburg: “Reception excellent.” Pikeville: “Please send copy of speech.” Plainfield: “Reception good.” Reelsville: “A fine talk.” Shoals: “I think it was the greatest speech ever broadcast.” Terre Haute: “Enjoyed lecture. I heard it over the radio and thought it wonderful.” Union City: “Reception excellent.” Vallonia: “A good talk.” Vincennes: “I heard part of it and thought it wonderful.” Waterloo: (1) “Please send your complete catalog of books and pamphlets.” (2) “The speech that we heard this afternoon at 2 p.m. over station WAIU, Columbus, Ohio, came in very clear. We heard every word of it from beginning to end. More power to you from our God. We can surely see these things being brought to light—prophecy being fulfilled at this time. I want to be in God’s service more than I have been in the past. I intend to be out in all the large drives this year.”

Iowa. Burlington: “Reception excellent.” Cedar Falls: “Enjoyed to hear it.” Cedar Rapids: “Reception fine.” Dakota City: “Good lecture.” Davenport; “The most thrilling lecture I ever heard.” Des Moines: (1) “Judge Rutherford courageously told the truth in these compromising times.” (2) “The broadcast over KRNT was handled excellently.” Donnellson: “I think it a wonderful speech. Had excellent reception listening to WTAD, Quincy, Ill., although they cut off the speech at the point where the Roman Catholic Hierarchy was mentioned and remained off a minute or two. ’ ’ Dow City : ‘ ‘ Good lecture.’’ Earlville : ‘ ‘ Reception fine.” Elkader: “That was surely a wonderful talk, and I got every word of it.” Fairbank: “I listened to the wonderful lecture yesterday and also had my neighbors and friends in to listen.” Griswold: “It was so good!” Grundy Center: “Reception good.” Lake City: “I am very much interested. It was the best I ever heard. If there is any charge I will gladly send it.” Macksburg: “Lecture came over grand from station KFEQ.” Mason City: “Thank you.” Murray: “I thought it was wonderful.” New Market: “It surely was a good talk, and he certainly told the truth.” Sheldon: “Reception excellent.” Sioux City: “Excellent lecture.” Spencer: “A fine lecture.” Sutherland: “I believe you are doing a great thing in telling the people the truth. The Roman Catholic Hierarchy has a strangle hold on our beloved country, and the people must know the truth. I am just a plain laborer and have not the money to help the cause, but would like to know the truth and help spread it along. May God bless your work.”

Kansas. Atchison: “We are certainly glad that the day is drawing near when the modern Philistines will be destroyed for ever.” Burlington: “Excellent talk.” Edgerton: “We are with you, Aye!” Ensign: “Excellent reception.” Fort Riley: “Please send copy.” Independence: “Thanks so much for your talks over the radio. ’ ’ Jamestown : “Wo heard the wonderful message you gave to the world last Sunday. It will do much good and set people to thinking and acting, as they should, in obeying God’s commands. It would be grand to hear another good program again. God bless you in your work.” Kansas City: “I am becoming much interested in Judge Rutherford’s talks and am so pleased that my husband is also interested. I could never get him to go to church, but he will listen to the judge.” Kensington: “I thank you, for what I heard of it was ‘my sentiments, too’, as the saying goes.” Kingman: “Reception excellent.” Lawrence: “I have always belonged to the Baptist church, but, thank God, I don’t belong to that class now. I was blind for long, but thanks be to God for His promised kingdom. I am a new beginner but expect to put in my time now in working for the Lord.” Mulberry: “It surely was wonderful.” Osage City; “It surely was a wonderful speech.” Osawatomie: “lam interested.” Oskaloosa; “Enjoyed talk.” Ottawa: “Thank you for good talk.” Parsons: “Please send copy.” Saint John: “I listened to your wonderful talk over the radio Sunday and like to hear you talk.” Topeka; “I appreciated Judge Rutherford’s lecture Sunday February 23 very much. It certainly was meat in due season. ’ ’

Kentucky. Campbellsville: “Fine reception.” Corinth: “A fine talk.” Crestwood: “The most wonderful lecture I have heard.” Frankfort: “Good talk.” Maceo: “I liked it very much.” Melber: “I thought it was very fine.” Owensboro: “I enjoyed the talk, and agreed.” Paducah: “The chain broadcast of Judge Rutherford, ‘Separating the Nations,’ from Los Angeles, California, was heard over WPAD. Every word was clear and distinct. May Jehovah continue to use him to the vindication of His great name.” Sanders: “Reception great.”

Louisiana. Logansport: “Clear reception.” New Orleans: “Truly the broadcast was a treat. Hope it will be repeated. Such broadcasts will do much in preserving America for Americans. God bless Judge Rutherford and those who made possible this broadcast.” Ponchatoula: “I enjoyed it very much.” Walker: “I sure did like it.”

Maine. Houlton: “Grand reception.” Mapleton: “Every word came clearly and beautifully.” New Sweden: “Judge Rutherford’s lecture of February 23 came through the WAGM broadcasting station clear and strong. Reception was so strong that we had to have some of the volume turned off the whole time.” Presque Isle: “We had dozens of telephone calls at the conclusion of the program; all favorable except one, from a disgruntled Catholic. (WAGM manager).” Springvale: “Reception excellent.” Washburn: “I sure did enjoy the lecture.” Winn: “Much interested.”

Maryland. Baltimore: (1) “On Sunday February 23 I received your wonderful message from California and enjoyed it very much.” (2) “I am very much interested.” (3) “It could not be surpassed.” (4) “I loved every moment of your broadcast today.” (5) “I enjoyed it very much.” (6) “I hope we will have more such talks in the near future, as the people of today need them more than ever before.” Cumberland: “Enjoyed talk.” Glen Bur-nie: “I appreciated it very much.” Curtis Bay: “I certainly did enjoy it. Let us have some more one-hour talks. They are worth while. God bless you.” Hagerstown: “Reception fine.” Hebron: “Talk appreciated.” Hyattsville: “Thanks.” Parkville: “Enjoyed it greatly.” Pylesville: “It was one of the most wonderful speeches we ever heard. May the good Lord and Maker spare your life to make many more such speeches.” Takoma Park : “I heard only part of it, but was so interested in it. Would like to read the whole address.” Taneytown: “Excellent reception.” Union Bridge: “A grand talk. ’ ’ Walkersville : ‘ ‘ Reception excellent. ’ ’ Westminster: “I believe all you said.”

Massachusetts. Auburn: “Reception fine.” Belmont: “Enjoyed talk.” Boston: (1) “Excellent and informative.” (2) “I see the great trouble on this earth now, and more to come.” (3) “I tuned in rather late, and would like to read the entire speech.” (4) “My appreciation is beyond words.” (5) “A marvelous address, highly appreciated.” Brookline: “It was the most impressive message I have heard.” Burlington: “I enjoyed it so much.” Cambridge: “To say we enjoy listening in to your broadcasts is putting it mildly.” Chester: “Reception good.” East Brookfield; “I have always dreaded the thought of death, but now, since I have found out the truth, I feel a great deal more reconciled and will do all that I can in trying to help vindicate Jehovah’s name. I have got a great many of the bound books and I read them over and over, as it gives me great strength. Thank God I have found the truth and shall never go back but will go straight on till that great day when all will be peaceful and happy with our God.” East Whitely: “Swell talk.” Everett: “I enjoyed the talk greatly.” Fisherville: “Well received.” Framingham: “Enjoyed talk.” Haverhill: “Much appreciated.” Longmeadow: “Good reception.” Leominster: “I appreciated talk.” Lowell: “Talk well received.” Lynn : “May God bless you for the good work that you are doing for the people. I am for the Kingdom and the Prince of Peace.” Malden: “Reception good.” Melrose: “Enjoyed the speech.” North Adams: “Oh, Judge Rutherford! He is certainly one grand personage. I hope to see him in the flesh sometime. God sent just such a man for these times. What other man has the intestinal fortitude to enlighten the multitude as does Judge Rutherford? Every Catholic should love him for bringing them the truth. There must be millions of Catholics that have been awakened like myself. May God bless your work and bring it to a glorious ending. My prayer is always that Jehovah will bless and keep Judge Rutherford from all danger and all harm.” North Grafton : “ Just grand. ’ ’ Peabody : “ It was good! ’ ’ Pittsfield: “I only accidentally tuned in on the shortwave. The few minutes that I heard him is what impels me to write for the full message.” Revere: “Reception good.” Rochdale: “Reception excellent.” Roslindale: “Reception excellent.” Roxbury: “Good reception.” Summerville: “My husband is blind and we were interested in every word that you preached today.” South Boston; “Fine reception.” South Chatham: “Heard clearly.” Springfield : ‘ ‘ Reception fine. ’ ’ Stoneham : ‘ ‘ Clear; a powerful message and right to the point.” West Newton : “ A wonderful talk/’ West Roxbury : “I congratulate you on your courage today. Such talks are needed.” West Summerville: “lam very much interested in your work and always listen to you when you are broadcasting.” Wollaston: “Reception excellent.” Worcester: “It was wonderful.”

Michigan. Alpena: “I thought it was very interesting.” Bay City: “Good reception.” Detroit: (1) “Am interested and wish you God’s blessing.” (2) “I am very much interested.” (3) “A wonderful lecture.” Grand Rapids; “It was marvelous, and I should like to own it so as to study it.” Homer: “Have heard several of your talks over the radio and enjoyed them to the utmost. I am seeking light and sincerely trust that through you I may find the means of better understanding that wonderful book, the Bible. May Jehovah be with you in your work throughout the world.” Kalamazoo: “By chance I happened to tune in on Judge Rutherford’s first radio talk today and was disappointed that I heard only part of it.” Mendon: “Reception good.” Monroe: “Good reception.” Newberry: “I am happy to report to you that I’ve taken my stand on the side of Jehovah and Christ and His kingdom.” Petoskey: “Reception good.” Ravenna: “Reception excellent.” Saginaw: “Reception excellent.” Sault Ste. Marie: “We hereby acknowledge splendid reception of Judge Rutherford’s speech over station WQP. Five witnesses and Jonadabs •stood up at the conclusion and voiced their ‘Ayes’.” Trufant: “Reception good.” Wyandotte: “It was the truth 100 percent.”

Minnesota. Anok, Balaton, Caledonia, Chisholm: O.K. Lake Benton: “Twelve of us, in all, listened to Judge Rutherford’s lecture ‘Separating the Nations’. Reception was ven⁷ good from KSOO. ” Little Falls: O.K. Minneapolis: (1) “A wonderful lecture.” (2) “Was very interested and want all my friends to hear that speech.” (3) “I surely got a thrill out of it. You revealed the Devil right out in the open light. Maj’ God spare some of the well-meaning Catholic people, and may He spare you till the battle is over. I thank God for all the men like you who are trying to bring out the truth, and put their whole lives into it.” (4) “Keep up the good work; there arc untold thousands working with you.” New Ulm, Pipestone :• O.K. Rush City: “The lecture was very edifying and interesting.” St. Cloud: O.K. St. Paul: (1) “The reception was splendid and was very clear and distinct throughout.” (2) “The lecture came in clear as a bell. It was s o sensible and reasonable and in harmonj’ with the Scriptures; an eye opener and safe guide to every thinking person.” Whalan, Windom: O.K. Winona-. “I am very much interested in this talk.”

Mississippi. Bay Saint Louis, Sandy Hook, Waveland: O.K.

Missouri. Armstrong: “My wife and I heard the address over the radio. We want to read and study it, and also our son-in-law, if he will. He is a Catholic. ” Bellefontaine, Brashear: O.K. Canton: “I have been listening to your radio broadcast and enjoj’ your talks so much, they’ are so instructive and inspiring.” Cape Girardeau, Carthage: O.K. Easton: “Watch Tower world-wide chain broadcast, February 23, over KFEQ, reception excellent.” Esther: “I heard the thrilling and inspiring speech bj’ Judge Rutherford on ‘Separating the Nations’ over KFRL^T, Columbia, Mo. It came in clear as a bell. Some thirty-odd congregated together to listen and shouted ‘Aye’ in unison at the conclusion of the resolution. It was the best of them all, because if this one does not wake the people up, and stir up the religionists to their end, I am badlj’ mistaken. I notice Roosevelt immediately came back at this speech (although he beat around the bush, we can all see whom he was referring to) and said that all creeds should band together to fight the anti-religionists. He must have got sore about being called the tool of Vatican City and the dupe of the religionists.” Kansas City: (1) “I appreciated the force and the sound logic of Judge Rutherford's address and believe that it was a portrayal of important truths that should be given wide circulation.” (2) “The truth explained with forcefulness; just the thing needed in these United States.” (3) “I enjoyed very much hearing the address. ’ ’ Licking : “I heard j’our speech clear through and stood up and said ‘Aye’ with the silent audience. I am sure God is with j-ou. May j^rou ever stand true to God, as we need some God-fearing people like Jehovah's witnesses.” Martin City: “A wonderful talk.” Mexico, Norborne, Palmyra: O.K. Queen City: “I listened to jour lecture yesterday with groat pleasure and satisfaction. It was very comforting to one who has been bedfast the past seven weeks as I have been.” St. Joseph: “I count it a privilege to have heard j’our address.” St. Louis: “'What little we could hear was wonderful. We know we are living in the end of the Devil’s reign and we so desire to know all the truth.” Springfield, Washington: O.K. Waverley: “The lecture came in good.”

Montana. Anaconda: “Please send me a eopj⁷ of Judge Rutherford’s wonderful talk.” Billings: “About twentj’ of us went to Laurel, Montana, and listened in on Judge Rutherford’s address over a powerful set. We got most of the lecture and shall think it -a milepost in the downfall of that old ‘harlot’, the Roman Catholic Hierarchy. We sure will be pleased to put that lecture out for the Kingdom and Jehovah’s glory.” Butte: (1) “Kindly send me a copj’ of j’our inspiring broadcast of today. I enjoyed it so much.” (2) “Your broadcast from Los Angeles was verj- good indeed. Manj’ people have commented upon it and feel that you are entitled to much credit for your fearlessness in saying what you did. This town is now, and for forty years has been, a stronghold of the Roman Catholic church, and manj’ living here can testify to the truth of many things j-ou stated. More power to j'ou and yours in your efforts.” (3) “Please send me some copies of the address given by Judge Rutherford. . . . What would be the cost for 100 copies?” (4) “I missed part of Judge Rutherford’s talk for Sundaj’ February 23 and would like verj* much to read it. I always read Judge Rutherford’s talks.” Digmar: O.K. Ekalaka: “Station KGCX at Wolf Point, Montana, came in clear, but after about all of the speech was nearly done, the announcer cut off the lecture, with the explanation that ‘the station being open to each and all religions, with prejudice toward none, they were taking the libertj’ of cutting off this speech’. Judge Rutherford was speaking at that moment against the Catholic Hierarchy; so guess it must have come too near for comfort. We switched to station KGFX at Pierre, S. Dak., and got the finish of the lecture. Here’s wishing manj’ years of ‘free speech’ to Judge Rutherford and helpers yet, to help teach those of us who need to learn.” Glendive: “Good reception of Judge Rutherford’s lecture over station KGCX. Thank the Lord.” Hamilton: “The lecture came in perfect and, O boy, what a lecture! Did our dear brother put the Roman Hierarchy on the spot? And what a world of consolation to the people of good will in that Devil's outfit. This was, without a doubt, the greatest world-wide witness ever given to the glory of Jehovah, His glorious Son Christ Jesus, and His glorious kingdom. It was no doubt the greatest broadcast put over the earth. Thanks and praise to Jehovah and His King.” Missoula: O.K.

Nebraska. Ashland : “I am glad you have the nerve to denounce Rome.’’ Irwin : “I am a regular listener to your programs and like them fine. ’ ’ Bushnell : ‘‘A wonderful lecture.” Cozad; “I heard Judge Rutherford lecture today over the radio for the first time. I would like to study the address which he gave, so that I may learn more. ’ ’ Gothenburg : O.K. Lexington : ‘ ‘ My husband and I have just listened to Judge Rutherford’s wonderful lecture over -KGBZ, York, Nebr. Every word came in clear and clean as a bell. His words were brave and true.” Lincoln: ‘‘It was a powerful address and I am deeply interested.” Loretto, Loup City, Milford, Rosalie: O.K. Shelton: “Very much enjoyed.” Springfield, Stapleton, Wayne, West Point: O.K. York; “ ‘Separating.the Nations’ went over good; a mighty shout for Jehovah and Gideon.”

Nevada. Carson City, Reno: O.K.

New Hampshire. Claremont: O.K. Littleton: “We got three-quarters of the lecture wonderful, from Spain.” Whitefield: O.K.

New Jersey. Bayonne: “lam glad that Judge Rutherford spread the truth so far and wide. We cannot blame the people, so may God get His Word to them. ’ ’ Belleville, Blairstown : O.K. Camden : “ It was wonderful.” Clifton: O.K. East Rutherford; ‘ ‘ Even though I cannot see to read it, having lost my sight, I would like to have it.” Elizabeth: “I was very much interested in the judge’s views. However, I would like the opportunity of going over the whole story slowly. If not cleared up, I would like to have it explained further, if possible.” Elmer, Long Branch, Newark : O.K. North Plainfield : “May God bless you in your good and noble work.” Paterson: “Thrilling, marvelous and stimulating. Thanks to our heavenly Father.” Plainfield: “I enjoyed the talk very much.” Red Bank, Salem: O.K. Spotswood: “It was an inspiring lecture.” Toms River: O.K. Vineland: “I fail to see why more people cannot see the truth as brought forward by Judge Rutherford.” West New York: O.K. West Orange: “Judge Rutherford’s speech last Sunday was very interesting. ” Woodbury: O.K.

New Mexico. Aztec: O.K. La Luz; “We want to let you know we heard and appreciated beyond words Judge Rutherford’s lecture last Sunday. It was wonderful. There were eleven adult persons present. The reception came in fair from Albuquerque.”

New York. Afton: O.K. Albany: “Was very much taken with it. It was a very interesting subject to listen to. I was pleased to find a circular giving out the information how I could tune in to hear the judge.” Amityille, Astoria: O.K. Binghamton: “It was a wonderful lecture.” Bronx: O.K. Brooklyn: “A marvelous educational talk. I wish to treasure it. In his marvelous talk I have felt deeply the truth.” Buffalo: (1) “We are on the sheep’s side.” (2) “Listened in yesterday over station WEBR, 1310, but was cut off at 3: 45 on account of some interference, and did not get all of the splendid address.” Camden, Constable: O.K. Corinth: “I was very much impressed. I thank God that there are some men who dare to speak the truth regarding the Word of God, and my desire and determination is to live up to the true Word of God. Praise His name for ever. ’ ’ East Rockaway : “ I enjoyed hearing it on the radio, but as I am getting on in years and memory fails me at times, I wish to refresh my memory on vital truths.” Herkimer, Kenmore, Long Island City: O.K. New York: (1) “May God bless the work for His name and His children’s sake.” (2) “Truly you stand on the watchtower of Zion. The vigorous ‘Aye’ of your audience in Los Angeles and from the invisible audience on five continents, due to your challenge, has just quieted down. God bless you and protect you in your courageous stand for truth. Serving the truth in the name of Jesus Christ is the highest protection ever.” (3) “I am very much interested.” (4) “I wish to extend my thanks for the wonderful broadcast yesterday afternoon, February 23, ‘Separating the Nations.’ I am a Lutheran and welcome a man like Judge Rutherford having the courage and brains to tell these Catholics the truth.” (5) “I enjoyed your message immensely.” (6) “I enjoyed it immensely; it was well expounded. It is very hard to find any minister today to enlighten the populace as you did. Furthermore, they are afraid to tell the people the truth. May God help you more and more and give you strength to carry on this great work.” North Babylon: O.K. North Clymer: “We heard the lecture over WJAY of Cleveland and enjoyed it very much. Will he lecture again in the near future?” Oceanside: O.K. Peekskill: “I turned on the radio just in time to catch your talk. I, too, see that Rome is secretly trying to rule the world again, and would be grateful for a copy of your address so I can help wake up the slumbering people.” Rensselaer: “I was fifteen minutes in tuning in your message, but what I did hear I may say I was very much impressed with.” Rochester, Roscoe: O.K. Saratoga Springs: “The reception in Saratoga Springs was splendid.” Sunmount: O.K. Troy: “We enjoyed the discourse very much and hope to hear him often.” Upper Troy: “It was so clear one would have thought him in the room. There was not a broken link in the talk. How truly he spoke from the Bible standpoint.” West Brighton, Westbury, Wheeling, Windham: O.K. North Carolina. Asheboro: “Six of my neighbors came out to hear, and we all give thanks to the great Jehovah God for this blow that hit old Satan very hard.” Badin, Brevard: O.K. Greensboro: “The reception was perfect; every word very plain. Praise Jehovah.” Kannapolis: “If we would search the Webster’s dictionary we could not find words to express our thanks for your part in helping to put out the message so important to human creatures as went out from Los Angeles, Calif., on February 23.” Kinston: O.K. Lenoir: “It was quite thrilling.” Linwood: O.K. Mayodan: “I am very much interested. Judge Rutherford’s speech today has cast a different light on the Bible than I have ever experienced before.” Ramseur, Reidsville: O.K. Rockingham: “It sure was good.” Rocky Mount: “God bless you to the end.” Salisbury, Stony Point: O.K. Tarboro: “I heard it over station WPHR, Petersburg, Va., and think it was a wonderful message, due at this time. Thanks to Jehovah our God.” W. Hillsboro, Worthville: O.K.

North Dakota. Epworth, Jamestown: O.K.

Ohio. Aberdeen: O.K. Akron: (1) “I listened to your Los Angeles speech. It could not have been a truer statement to the American people. ’ ’ Athens, Centerburg, Cheviot; O.K. Cincinnati: (1) “It was sure wonderful. ” (2) “The lecture was wonderful. God’s word of truth is the only hope of the world. ” (3) “It was very good. There were so many things you spoke of which -were true.” (4) “I am deeply interested.” (5) “I sure did enjoy it. I know I have found the truth at last, thank God, and am perfectly happy and contented.” (6) “It was both courageous and timely.” (7) “A wonderful address. The world needs more men as alert and courageous. ’ ’ Cleveland: (1) “It was so interesting.” (2) “I look forward to your broadcasts with great joy.” (3) “We listened to your wonderful lecture yesterday. How good it seemed after hearing so much trash over the radio. The hour went too soon, and we hated to have you sign off.” (4) “After listening to the speech a person cannot deny the truth.” (5) “Reception clear, every word understood.” (6) “I missed part of it, but feel sure it was all as good as the last part.” Columbus: (1) “Reception over WAIU for yesterday’s broadcast was perfect.” (2) “When the assembly rose and shouted ‘Aye’, I was held so spellbound by your address that I could not find my voice.” Cove: O.K. Cuyahoga Falls: “At least three thousand people were invited by telephone to listen to the Los Angeles broadcast; one clergyman acknowledged having received three telephone invitations.” Signet, Defiance, Delaware, East Cleveland, East Liverpool, Elmwood Place: O.K. Elyria: “My husband and I listened to your message Sunday at 3 p.m. and thought it the best that ever went over the radio. My earnest prayer is that God may go with you and keep you from all harm.” Fairfield: O.K. Fostoria: “A wonderful address. I commend Judge Rutherford and your organization on it. God bless

you.” Frankfort, Galion, Hartville, Hicksville, Jefferson: O.K. Kent: “A wonderful address.” Mt. Vernon, Nelsonville, New Lebanon, Northfield, North Ridgeville, Nova, Pemberville : O.K. Perrysburg: “Just what many of us have been praying for. Oh that the people of our country may be awakened before it is too late! Why do not more of our ministers do just what you are doing?” Springfield, Stowe: O.K. Tiffin: “For the last fifteen minutes of Judge Rutherford’s wonderful address I tuned to Madrid, Spain, and with but a slight turn of the power heard the rest of the talk and the closing address from Spain so clearly that the others present did not know of the change until the close of the program.” Toledo: (1) “I appreciate greatly your interpretations and listen to all your talks when possible.” (2) “A wonderful address.” (3) “Lecture came in over WSPD; perfect reception; could not have been better. A most remarkable lecture. Separating the nations is now in progress. All who heard the lecture can readily distinguish who the goats are and who the ones that are actually delivering the Lord’s message.” (4) “Your talk over the radio Sunday February 23 was excellent.” Upper Sandusky, Van Wert; O.K, Oklahoma. Bartlesville, Boynton: O.K. Bradley:

“It was wonderful, most marvelous, the first of its kind to ever be spoken by word of mouth over the air. We were all thrilled to the bottom of our hearts at the way in which you so bravely, fearlessly, expounded the truth. When you gave the word for all the visible and invisible audiences who have taken Jehovah and His kingdom for their only salvation to rise and say ‘Aye’, we all joined heartily and joyously.” Carnegie, Chelsea, Duncan, Jay, Konawa, Lawton: O.K. Lindsay: “The address was wonderful, and the reception perfect. We joyously responded with a loud ‘Aye’.” Lone Grove, Mangum, Marietta, Oklahoma City : O.K. Okmulgee : “I enjoyed it a lot and was much interested.” Perkins; “Everyone expressed his appreciation on that speech. It came in so clear that it made us think you were here with us in person.” Red Rock: “We enjoyed it so much. ’ ’ Seminole : O.K. Tahlequah ; “I am glad you spoke to the world today. I am convinced from your talk that Christ is now on the earth.” Tribbey: “A thrilling lecture.” Tulsa; “It was so good.” West Tulsa: O.K.

Oregon. Central Point, Echo, Gold Hill, Grant’s Pass, Hines, Klamath Falls, Lake Creek, Linn-ton, McMinnville, Medford, Monroe : O.K. Salem • “Every word was heard as distinctly as if Judge Rutherford were right in the room.”

Pennsylvania. Aliquippa, Allentown, Chambersburg, Duquesne, Easton, Export, Franklin, Gettysburg, Glenside, Grays Landing : O.K. Greensburg: “Judge Rutherford’s lecture, ‘Separating the Nations, ’ came through WHJB at Greensburg very clear.” Harrisburg: O.K. Huff: "The judge is a good speaker. I like to listen to him, for he tells the truth and sticks to the Bible.” Irwin: O.K. Johnstown: (1) “I was very much interested.” (2) "After listening with great interest to his masterly presentation of the subject, I am impelled to write asking for a copy and will greatly appreciate your courtesy. As teacher of a men’s Bible class in this city, my attention was called to his broadcast by one of the men yesterday morning and I desire the printed address for use in the class.” Kittanning, Lancaster, Littlestown, Meadville, New' Holland: O.K. New Hope: "Such a wonderful message from Jehovah God! We took in every word.” Normalville, North Hills : O.K. Oil City : ‘ ‘ Every word was the truth and it came in very plain without a hitch or a flaw, over station WHJB, Greensburg.” Philadelphia: (1) "Excellent speech. Sorry more of similar type cannot be heard every Sunday.” (2) "I did not hear much of it, but what I did hear was so good I would like to read the entire lecture. ’ ’ Philipsburg, Portage, Pottstown, Punxsutawney, Reading: O.K. Roaring Branch: "It is the very best sermon I ever heard.” Sewickly, Shohola, Sinking Spring, Stony Creek Mills, Stroudsburg, Swiftwater, Union City, Upper Darby, Waynesboro, West Aliquippa, West Philadelphia, Wilkes-Barre, Windber: O.K. York: "The broadcast came through station WORK clear and distinct. We rejoice with you in the wonderful privilege of a share in this great witness.”

Rhode Island. Pawtucket, Woonsocket: O.K.

South Carolina. Beaufort, Cherokee Falls, Easley: O.K. Greenville: "The lecture came through perfectly from WFBC.” Spartanburg: “The chain broadcast of Judge Rutherford came in as plain as if he had been right in the same room with us. ’ ’

South Dakota. Bryant: O.K. Canton: "It was so good.” Carpenter: O.K. Coleman: "I need it in some schoolwork of mine. It certainly was a wonderful speech.” Dolton, Edgemont: O.K. Fort Pierre: "We heard your w’onderful address and are with you 100-percent. Your lecture for Jehovah came in clear and plain over KGFX here, and we heard every word.” Geddes, Highmore, Huron, Ipswich, Kimball, Mobridge, Montrose, Newell: O.K. Olivet: “I am much interested in the fight against the Hierarchy.” Redfield: O.K. Trent: "We heard the lecture ‘Separating the Nations’ over KSOO, Sioux Falls. Clear and wonderful.”

Tennessee. Barre, Bells, Chattanooga, Collierville: O.K. Columbia: "I enjoyed the sermon very much and am interested.” Covington, Dukedom, Dyersburg, Erin: O.K. Jackson: "A wonderful address.” Lawrenceburg: O.K. Maryville; "How marvelous are the works of Jehovah and how sweet Is the truth to our ears, after hungering and thirsting for so long! I feel like a child that has been lost for a long time and at last found a home and my own people. The lecture of the 23d was so refreshing. Surely Judge Rutherford is guided and protected by Jehovah.” Milan, Nashville: O.K. SAT.Tn.rn: "It was such a wonderful address.”

Texas. Abilene : ‘ ‘ Fifteen all in perfect harmony on lecture listened. Lecture received O.K. KRLD cut it off, but got the balance of it over XERA, Old Mexico. Resolution adopted 100 percent.” Annona, Anson, Austin, Blue Ridge, Brazoria, Brenham, Brownsville, Burnet: O.K. Cleburne: “I never heard a better talk by the judge in my life. It was as clear as could be.” Coleman: "I enjoyed it so much, I would like to study it some.” Corpus Christi: (1) "The reception here was very good, especially so when we consider we had an unusually strong, blustery south wind. The speech itself was a masterpiece from any angle from which it may be observed. Instead of the friends’ gathering together in one central place, each one stayed at home and invited their friends and neighbors that had no radio to come and listen with them, with the result that many more heard the lecture than would have otherwise.” (2) "May God give you strength to go on with the good work.” Denton : "I have just listened to Judge Rutherford from Los Angeles, California, and would like to have a copy of his address. I am a Fundamentalist Baptist minister, pastor of a church here, and love the truth. I love the Gospel, I love the Lord and I love righteousness. Many things that -were in the message I could sanction, as I understand the Word of God, and also some things that I could not. However, I am willing to search for the truth, and as I study the Bible from day to day, I do so with an open mind and heart and an honest desire to know the full revelation of God.” Dickinson; O.K. Edinburg: "It was wonderful; came in clear and distinct.” El Campo: O.K. El Paso ; “Oh, how right he is! I admired the talk very much.” Fort Worth, Galveston, Hillsboro: O.K. Houston: “Jehovah’s witnesses here heard your wonderful lecture ‘Separating the Nations’ with great joy and appreciation and gladly endorse resolution. Message should likewise be of great comfort to people of good will; be assured our continued co-operation in publishing message to vindication Jehovah’s name.” Richmond: “Your message ‘Separating the Nations’ heard over KXYZ was wonderful ; may Jehovah bless you as you continue faithfully to proclaim His word of truth; we stood, said ‘Aye’ to resolution.” San Antonio: (1) “XENT fair,XEPN excellent, KTSA excellent.” (2) “ ‘Separating the Nations’ thrilled our hearts. May Jehovah give you strength to continue fight against Jezebel until she lies a hideous skeleton before the gaze of all creation. No greater privilege than to hold up your hands in such a fight. ’ ’ Sweetwater : “Lecture came in clear from KOKA, Oklahoma.”

Jacksonville: "At the judge’s mention of the Hierarchy the lecture was suddenly cut off. The excuse given for so doing was, ‘interests of the people and orders from some newspaper.’ Many listeners greatly enjoying the lecture were greatly disappointed.” Kenedy, Kerrville, La Feria, Mathis: O.K. Mercedes: "I have just heard the talk by Judge Rutherford, and certainly did enjoy it. I have just lately begun a study of the Bible and have found so few people who know what it really does teach. ’ ’ Mineral Wells : ‘ ‘ Twelve friends were invited to listen in and we got to hear twenty minutes of the talk. They cut him off and said, ‘Due to tho policy of the station’ they would have to discontinue the talk. So KRLD Dallas could not stand the hardhitting truth.” Murchison: "I enjoyed your talk very much. I have a new boy, born January 17,1936. I want to teach him the truth just like I have taught my girls. They all think lots of Judge Rutherford.” Palacios, Pittsburg, Rio Hondo, Roseland, Ranger, Paris, San Angelo : O.K. Smiley: "Our hearts are filled with gratitude for the privilege of hearing your instructive beautiful lecture so full of truth.” Vermont. Brattleboro: "It was wonderful.” Essex Junction, Franklin, Springfield, St. Albans, West Newbury, White River Junction: O.K.

Virginia. Alexandria, Brockroad, Charlottesville, Columbia Furnace, Danville, Greenville, Kilmarnock: O.K. Linville: "It was the most striking sermon I ever heard.” Norfolk, Portsmouth, Providence Forge, Richmond; O.K. Staunton: b«o———o—•

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Washington. Arlington, Blynn, Bremerton: O.K. Centralia: "I believe it to be one of the greatest lectures ever broadcast and of vital importance to the people.” Chewelah, Everett, Falls City, Hoquiam, Langley, Port Angeles, Ritzville: O.K. Seattle: (1) "We were all thrilled with the message.” (2) "I found it to be most interesting.” (3) "I honor Judge Rutherford for his courage in speaking so plainly of the menace of Romanism. More power to him.” Snohomish, South Bellingham, Spokane, Walla Walla, Yakima: O.K.

West Virginia. Avon: "It is a pleasure to listen to such a fearless man. ’ ’ Beckley : “ It was splendid. ’ ’ Bergoo, Beverly, Fairmont: O.K. Harpers Ferry: "I enjoyed the talk so much.” Keyser, Leon, Mullens: O.K. Oma: "Every word was just as plain as if I had been standing by his side. ’ ’ Smithers, Wayne-. O.K.

Wisconsin. Avoca: O.K. Beldenville: “We heard the lecture over WDGY and feel you are right from reading our Bible.” Bruce, Eau Claire, Ellsworth, Janesville, Kenosha, Menomonie, Osseo, Port Wing, Racine, Stanley : O.K. Waumandee : (From a minister) "Listened to your address on Sunday afternoon February 23 and enjoyed it very much. ”

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