BULLETINS

TESTIMONIES TO DATE 11,51.1,3.18

6,682,439 Persons Receive Testimony

Brother Rutherford Heard by Vast Audience

4The figures for The Remnant’s

Thanksgiving Period, April 8_;16, are ready iit last, and here they are, a whole page . of them. Reports have been received from 76 different countries and all bear out the same conclusion, that this was the most wonderful service period ever enjoyed. Everywhere the brethren responded to the call to service as never before. Appreciating the tremendous importance of the message to he brought to the people, and that they were in a covenant with the Lord to do this, tlie brethren simply could not stay at home, for it was as a ‘fire in their bones’ and stirred their zeal for the Lord to a fever pitch.

During the spring Thanksgiving Period of 1932, when an international report of the results was tabulated, we rejoiced greatly as we beheld 38,585 workers in the field delivering 2,447,840 testimonies and placing 840,340 pieces of literature in the hands of 710,638 persons. These workers reported 350,833 hours in the service. That was a mighty effort and a wonderful period. The figures for the fall Thanksgiving Period (Kingdom Testimony Period) of the same . year showed a decrease in number of workers to 37,411, total literature 677,1.22, ob-tainers 4.90,522, testimonies 2,202,-979, but those who participated worked diligently and reported 384,-190 hours. With these figures as a basis the quota of 3,000,000 testimonies and 1,000,000 pieces of literature was set at first for The Remnant’s Thanksgiving Period of April 8-16. As it became known that more and more countries were going to be ahle to have the Crisis booklet for the campaign we became more hopeful for bigger results. The various printing plants of the Society rushed the translation of the booklet and its publication in as many languages as possible, and as a result 52 different countries, included in this report, had The Crisis in some language to place with the people.

And then the reports began to come in. Tn a very short time the million mark, in pieces of literature placed, was passed. The figures climbed steadily toward the two-³million mark. Incoming reports kept saying “It’s the best period yet”; “More workers than ever before, more zeal and joy in the service, and splendid results in the placement of literature.” But even at that, when the figures showed that 3,920,190 books and booklets had actually been placed and 6,682,439 testimonies given within a short i>eri-od of nine days, we could hardly believe our eyes. That means that almost 4.7 times as many pieces of literature were placed as during the same period of the preceding year, and about 5.8 times as many as during the Kingdom Testimony Period of October 1-9, 1932.

This amazing result was possible because of the Lord’s blessing upon the efforts of his people who stood ready to take advantage of every opportunity? His time had come for the people to be informed concerning the meaning of “The Crisis”, and they were. To Him is due all the honor and glory. Instead of around 38,000 workers, the number participating rose to 58,804, an increase of almost 53 percent, and these averaged better than 12 hours each in the witness work. The number of pioneers, auxiliaries and company workers all increased as each one seemed to appreciate the privilege and responsibility of being in the work and making his report. No doubt many of these new workers are of the Jonadtib class, which is making itself more and more manifest. There are still a great many who participate in .the Memorial emblems who do not appreciate their true significance, as is evidenced by the 84,179 reported for Memorial, compared with this 58,804. . This Memorial report shows a slight increase over the preceding year, at which time 81,778 were reported.

Then, to cap the climax, on the night of April 16, at the close of this glorious period, when nil the other workers had returned from the field, Brother Rutherford delivered a stirring lecture on “The Way of Escape”, over a large network of radio stations. During the week millions of radio folders announcing the lecture were distributed in the United States and Canada and every effort was made to see that the people had an opportunity to listen to this important message. Shortly after the lecture thousands of letters and telegrams were received expressing appreciation and requesting a copy of the address.

It was surely a wonderful Thanksgiving Period and the brethren throughout the earth give tha.rks and praise to Jehovah for these inspiring results accomplished. But for His spirit, His blessings and His protection, none of this would have been possible. Knowing that you will delight in hearing a word from some of the various countries as to how they got along in this campaign, we give you some excerpts from their reports.

AUSTRIA

“We have never before had so much joy to send in our report, which is beyond all expectations. The former service weeks showed good, results, but as compared with Thanksgiving Period they are fur behind. In the Kingdom Week of last year we placed 22,000 booklets, but now’the company workers alone distributed 34,000 booklets; and whereas last year the highest number of company workers was. 400, this year 686 brethren have participated in the service. We are grateful to the Lord and rejoicing over this accomplishment.”

BELGIUM

“The Thanksgiving Period has passed very well and I was Impressed by the way in which all the brethren went joyfully and earnestly to the work, spurred on by the ‘Feast of Jehovah’. During the week express letters and telegrams were received from brethren for more booklets, for they had not anticipated that The Crisis would have a hotter distribution than the Kingdom booklet.”

BRITISH ISLES

s has been a unique expert-; ence. The brethren have never risen to an occasion as to this, nor has there ever been the same spirit manifested and continued through a like period of time. The total number of booklets placed is 220,388. We anticipated we might reach to 200,000, but the number has gone 10 percent in excess of that. The number of Watchtowier subscribers who responded to the invitation contained in Brother Rutherford’s letter was more than expected. Some of these have now become regular workers. The presence of these new workers undoubtedly affected the regular workers. The grouping of pioneers in parties of from 6 to 18 in the cities, under the care and guidance of a regional service director or member of the Bethel family, was a great success and an inspiration to all the country.”

BULGARIA

“The Bulgarian people are not much interested in reading litera-

Office and Factory to Be Closed August 21 to September 4

Order Early

In harmony with the notice appearing in the July I Watchtower, that the Bethel factory, office and Rome will be closed from August 21 to September 4, to allow the brethren a change from their steady occupation here, it will be necessary, therefore, for orders for literature by companies, pioneers, auxiliaries and sharpshooters to be in this office by’the second week in August to insure their heing shipped before the close-down. Do not wait. until the last minute to put through your order and then mark it “rush” or wire in, expecting- it to receive preference over the orders of brethren who have complied with this request and put in their orders in time. It would not be just or fair to them to hold up their orders in order to permit some delinquent one to get a supply in emergency due to his own fault. Therefore, let each company, pioneer, auxiliary and sharpshooter take inventory of the stock on hand following Ambassadors’ Devotional Period and estimate generously the stock you will require to run you until September 30, then forward your .order to this office promptly. Do not skimp on your order so that you will have only enough to carry you over. See to it that you order enough to have a reasonable surplus for any emergency that may occur.

ture, and on account of the financial crisis the workers could not place any booklets in the hands of the people; but we had at hand about 1,000 copies of the Cedar Point Resolution of 1922 which we placed in the hands of the people.”

CANADA

AND NEWFOUNDLAND

“’rile brethren in Canada and Newfoundland entered into The Remnant’s Thanksgiving Period with greater fervor than at any time prior thereto and Jehovah’s rich blessing was upon their efforts to herald the Kingdom message. In that period they surpassed by 25 percent the number of workers ever before engaged in the field during any special period. These workers devoted 25 percent more hours and gave 35 percent more testimonies than ever accomplished during any special effort prior thereto. Despite the fact that this drive was held at a time when climatic conditions arc most unfavor-

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Great Work to Be Done During Next Three Months

Finish Rural Territory by September 30

Vindication and Preservation to Be Stressed

The manner in which Jehovah is going before his anointed and literally plowing, breaking and watering the earth with the three stirring radio speeches, first, over a national network of about 60 radio stations, next a nation wide broadcast over 170 stations, and following that over hundreds of portable transcription machines in every nook and corner of the country, Indicates the importance of this summer’s activities. The King of Eternity is riding majestically Into actiou. The position of the anointed now is that of witnesses and heralds of the King. Every highway and byway, every city, town and hamlet must be told of the significance of the time in which we are living. God’s remnant are prepared for that purpose. Every one who would be faithful to Jehovah at this time must use his every power to that end. As Brother Rutherford very definitely stated in his speech “The Way of Escape”, the rulers have had their witness and we are now calling upon the people that those who love righteousness may escape and that the issue may be squarely presented to every creature, giving them an opportunity to take their stand on the Lord’s side and have his protection or to reject the Lord’s provision and suffer the consequences.

To do this properly, this summer must witness the greatest house-to-house campaign ever staged. Every section of the rural territory held by companies should be finished before September 30, and where the portable transcription machine meetings are held this territory should be witnessed to twice: once before the meeting, doing the double work of witnessing and inviting the people you call upon to attend the meeting; and the second time within a week or ten days after the transcription meeting, so that advantage may be taken of the interest developed by the meeting.

The literature to be stressed is the Vindication and Preservation books and .the booklets, with our objective being that of leaving at least a Crisis in every home, but be sure always to present the bound books first. This is particularly necessary in rural territory, where much timo, energy and money is spent in reaching the people. The responsibility devolves upon each service director and service committee, pioneer and sharpshooter to plan this summer’s work so that the greatest possible witness will be given. The service director is particularly charged with the responsibility of seeing that adequate provisions are made for every one in the company to have a part in these campaigns. The KINGDOM Is the big thing In the lives of the anointed now. It is not a matter of 10 percent, 20 percent, or 50 percent, but each one must be 100 percent for the Lord and his cause, first, last aud all the time.

In many companies there are a great many interested who love the Lord and his cause and who do not claim to be of the anointed, who are termed the “Jonadab” class. Provisions should be made so that every one of these can avail himself of the opportunity of demonstrating his love for the Lord and. his cause by participating in this activity to the extent of his ability.

During the next three months there will be 'vacations for those who are employed in secular pursuits and because, of this work are unable to devote all of their time to the Lord's kingdom service. What is going to be done with this vacation ? Is it going ,to be used to the praise of Jehovah’s, name or to gratify some personal desire along other lines? This is the question each one must face and answer before the Lord. Then there are Labor Day and the previous Saturday and Sunday, during which practically every one is released from all secular employment. How is this time to be used? Will it simply mean a drive to some divisional campaign, work 2-j or 3 hours and come home, or will it mean a real witness for Jehovah? These are serious questions for each one to ask himself or herself; for the issue is put squarely before us by Jesus in these words, “Herein is my Father glorified, that ye bear much fruit.” Fruit-bearing is carrying the Kingdom message to the people to the extent of our ability. Therefore, during the Labor Day week-end at least six hours should be devoted to field service by company workers aud sharpshooters, with auxiliaries increasing their time proportionately. The divisional leader, In arranging for territory for September 3 and 4 divisional campaign, is to allow at least 400 homes for each car. This does not need to be in one city, of course. The campaign can be extended to include sufficient territory to provide that many homes for each car in order that a thorough witness may be given. See to it, however, that the territory is within the company and sharpshooter assignments of your division. In this way adequate provisions will be made for all to have part in the campaign and also to give a real witness to the praise of Jehovah during this period.

(Continued from page 2, column 4) his work, and that just the contrary to what the enemy intended to do lias taken place.

“Notwithstanding [this action by the government], in many parts of Germany all activities of Jehovah’s witnesses are forbidden, and it seems that this week is the beginning of the great climax which will end in the full vindication of Jehovah’s name. Jehovah’s witnesses in this country rejoice that the Lord has given the promise to preserve his people, and they will go in full trust that Jehovah will destroy his enemies.

"Because of the trouble which was caused by the-above-mentioned circumstances the report is uot fully exact, since In some parts all correspondence with the Society is forbidden. About 10 percent of the companies have sent no report, and therefore all numbers are really a little higher than shown.”

HOLLAND

“Here the proportion between the number of participants at the Memorial and the total number of workers is especially significant. Although the Devil has caused various difficulties lu Holland recently, sueh as expulsions, etc., the brethren, and chiefly the pioneers, have put forth a very great effort. Holland is one of the stiffest countries for the witness work.”

Divisional Campaign Equipment

In all divisional campaigns from this time forth the Preservation book is to be included in the combinations presented. Where the territory justifies it, the three books Vindication and Preservation may be presented and left with those who contribute one dollar. In poorer sections of the territory Preservation and booklets may be presented and an effort made to leave Preservation. If not, of course, the booklets. In every campaign each worker should have a supply of at least ten Crisis booklets and should try to leave one in every home. The workers should also bring along their own radio folders. The Kingdom booklet is to be presented to the local authorities with the letter and list of names as heretofore.

JAMAICA

“Each one went forth with renewed zeal and determination in the service. Although our output is uot up to expectation, yet we rejoice greatly in the privilege of taking part therein, Financially the people are more depressed each year; and more are added to the ranks of the opposition class.”

JAPAN

“We had a heavy rain all over Japan during this period, but in spite of this disadvantage all of Jehovah’s witnesses were in the field with sueh a great joy of the Lord just the same.”

JAVA

“Thanksgiving Testimony Period saw radio for the first time in Java. This happy period saw the first meeting of Jehovah's witnesses held in Java using the Dutch language. We made the first organized attack with the Chinese booklets, with encouraging results. The Lord has blessed us with good weather, for this hot-house joint, together with good health, His spirit and the cup of joy.”

KOREA

“Am so glad to send this special report for Remnant’s Thanksgiving Period. The people of Korea are very poor, and it is difficult for them to obtain literature; but Jehovah’s special blessings were upon His witnesses in this period, as shown by the enclosed. That is the highest record for any testimony period ever had in Korea. In this period two Korean pioneers entered into north Manchuria. The land is very dangerous on account of the war, but they are faithful to the. Almighty One and boldly active in there.”

LITHUANIA

“The period commenced with good prospects. In Lithuania, as separate from Memel gebiet, over twice the usual number of workers were prepared for service. The Crisis booklet had arrived and all were looking forward to a busy time. Then suddenly, on the second day of the period, the forces of Gog showed themselves. A large number of the books were confiscated. An extra effort was therefore made the following day, but in the evening the manager and two British pioneers were arrested and confined in a bug-infested cell for 18 hours, during which time they were refused permission to communicate with their consul. No provision was made hy the police for meals or- bedding, and all possessions were taken from them. They were kept under lock and key so long that they finally had one hour in which to pack their belongings. Every effort seems to have been made to get them across tbe border before news of their arrest leaked out. Just at the last minute the British consul got to hear of the affair and permission was obtained for them to remain a little longer to put their affairs in order.

“Although no charges have been made personally, newspaper articles have appeared stating that the literature spread Is ‘pure communistic agitation’. The authorities seem to have sensed the absurdity of this charge, for no attempt has been made to sustain it. 1,271 pieces of literature were placed in Lithuania before the work was stopped, however, and news of the arrests spurred on the witnesses of Jehovah in Me-melgebiet to greater activities.” (Since the above report, word has come to the Brooklyn office that, although the matter is uot definitely settled, there is every reason to expect that it will be possible to continue the work of the Kingdom in Lithuania with even greater results, as the recent experiences have aroused much interest.)

NORWAY

“As we did not have the Crisis booklet for this campaign, the result in booklets placed is not so great as it could have been. But the result is very encouraging anyway, and certainly as good as it could be under the circumstances. The placement of bound books in this period far exceeds the placement in the same period last year, 1,320 against 112. The outstanding feature as a whole was greater zeal and joy in the work, amongst the brethren everywhere, and greater iuterest for the work. The message is more and more parting the people into two camps—for and against the truth. Gog seems to be busy also in our little country.”           .

PERU

“The desired number of hours could not be put in, on account of holiday week. The Catholics here were celebrating what they term ‘Holy Week’. There were processions or parades through the streets every day. When I tell the people here that the clergy represent the Devil they pause for breath and are shocked; nevertheless, there are some among the younger generation and middle-aged men who have no use for the clergy, and when I show them the Deliverance book, about the clergy, they are pleased and readily obtain the books. They all know me here; even the small children on the street point me out and say, ‘There goes the one who does not believe in any religion.’ Some are much pleased with the books, and state ‘we need many more like you down here in this dark country’.”

POLAND

“The nnniber of participants at the Memorial increases year by year, although in many larg^.j^j panies the number has dex considerably on account 0f^*_{e en}, tensive work which eliminateA^ less material. The newer comps' develop a much greater activity‘_ei._ the older ones. The grave eco/_at._ conditions in the country are^f. great extent responsible for ttyh^ tliat the results are not sneh [_!t,_n would have liked them to b^-or-

Meetings to Develop Interest in Kingdom Message

How to Report Meetings in Outside Territory

July 16 will mark the beginning of an extensive campaign with the three special speeches “The Way of Escape”, “Effect of Holy Year, on Peace and Prosperity” and “Kingdom Blessings for the People”. These lectures have created a nation-wide interest and contain the message of the hour. Therefore, everyone who owns or controls a portable transcription machine should be ready to go into action on July 16.

Have you analyzed your territory; picked out the best places for these meetings? Are you making arrangements for the proper advertising by pla cards, signs on the sides and spare tire of your car, and such other means of inviting the people as you may intend to use locally? Start making these preparations now, so that they will not interrupt your work during Ambassadors’ Devotional Period. Then after this Devotional Period the final arrangements for the coming Sunday’s campaign can be made.

While this campaign is to be of an intensive and extensive nature, it is not to be permitted to becloud the field witness work. The machines are primarily for the use of the companies or pioneers in their own assigned territory. However, if someone holding the adjoining territory, be It a pioneer, company or sharpshooter, requires the assistance

Special Broadcast Records Should Be Shipped Promptly

Outdoor Meetings During Summer

A special portable transcription machine campaign with the chain speeches will commence Sunday, July IS. If each one who has to do with the handling of the records will promptly cooperate according to the instructions received from this office, there will be no difficulty In having the records in the hands of the transcription machine owners iii plenty of time to commence on that date. This, however, will mean that the radio representatives are to ship these records promptly to the party to whom they are instructed to ship them. During the remainder of July and all of August and September these machines are to be used exclusively for broadcasting Brother Rutherford’s special chain talks.

The big thing is to see that this message is placed within the reach of everyone in your territory. There should be very little expense to such assemblies, especially during the summer months. As a rule, people prefer to assemble out of doors; therefore the logical thing to do is to concentrate on the outdoor places where the people gather, and arrange for your meetings there.

YhJwlding these meetings make Vlrgjijthe most effective manner Walfying them out. Discuss it WjjEtl con at your service meet? Yy^and. it might also receive con-—sijori at your divisional assem-siith a view to ultimately adoptee best method of conducting ---'meetings. Any observations Tot you believe would be bene-Teijo others, please forward to Oetfjce. of a portable transcription machine and such assistance can be given without Interrupting the field witness work, it may be rendered; but if it means pulling a pioneer away from his own territory for half a day, a whole day, or a number of days, making it impossible for the pioneer to put in his. full time in door-to-door witnessing, he should not be requested to render such aid; and it he should be requested he should not respond under the circumstances, because It is absolutely imperative that the field witness work be kept up as well as the portable transcription witness. His first obligation is to get in his pioneer hours; for if he does not do tills, he cannot expect to have his needs provided for enabling him to keep in the pioneer service. Since the owner of the transcription machine will have the forms upon which to report the meetings held, such reports should be made by him, and not by the party who has invited him to hold the meeting in his assignment. Jf such meeting is in a county different from that to which the machine owner has been assigned, a separate county sheet should be headed and the meeting reported thereon as well as the results included in the monthly report submitted. When machines owned by divisions and used by different companies, pioneers and sharpshooters are transferred from one to the other, be sure to include advertising placards, instructions for operation, and report forms and instructions covering, same.

(Continued from page 3, column 4) have a number of provincial classes, who, unfortunately, increase the list of participants at the Memorial, but who do not find the necessary energy to convert this into acts.”

PORTUGAL

“Another joyful season of singing praises to Jehovah’s name has passed, and we are grateful for having had the privilege of taking a small part in the service.”

RHODESIA

(nohtheiin ami soutiiebn)

“The rulers of Rhodesia will not permit European witnesses to organize the work amongst the native peoples in that country, nor even to temporarily visit them to gi ve needed instruction. Accordingly the work must be carried on by mail from the Capetown office. The Kingdom message is spreading like wildfire throughout that country, and all the efforts of the rulers to put out the fire, instead of quenching the Hames, only add fuel to them. The Kingdom message, given hy word of mouth by those who understand it, and by means of the printed page to those who can read English or Chinyanja, has brought gladness to thousands of the downtrodden in that part of this great continent. They pray without ceasing, ‘Tiiy Kingdom come.’

“Just how many of those who partake of the Memorial have a clear understanding of the Kingdom message, we have no means of knowing. That there are those who are devoted to the Lord among them and who rejoice to be counted in the number of Jehovah’s witnesses Is shown in the accompanying letter. Not content with working- amongst the natives in the mine compounds, Jehovah’s colored witnesses in that country visit the European homes and get in touch with the colored servants working there; while others

In practically every territory there are a number of towns, large and small, which will accommodate one or more meeting places, and at each meeting place the entire series of four speeches should be run; the first three carrying the 45-miuute speeches by Brother Rutherford, with appropriate opening and closing announcements, and the fourth lecture being the speech by Brother Rutherford on record J-130, “Jehovah Is God.” After this record is run the chairman should endeavor to organize those interested into a more advanced study of the Kingdom requirements and invite them to join in taking their stand on the side of Jehovah. Also an effort should be made by the company to see that somebody qualified is appointed to look after any meetings that are thus arranged.

The special records for these meetings will be in the hands of every machine owner in time for the July 16 meeting. Every effort will be made from this end to see that this is accomplished. If, however, there should be a slip and anyone of the brethren who owns a portable transcription machine does not receive notice by Monday, July 10, that he is' being shipped these special records, he should write this office immediately and they will be promptly supplied.

The prospects for the coming summer’s activities are great. The privileges of the anointed were never so blessed as they are right now. Let each one, by the Lord’s grace, determine to use all his faculties to the praise of Jehovah in his kingdom service.

when they get a holiday get into the surrounding villages and kraals, carrying the Kingdom message with them wherever they go. It is the one hig thing in their lives. All the money they earn is spent on literature that the good news may be spread far and wide. This is the first united effort in that country.”

SOUTH AFRICA

“Easily the 'best yet’. Of those partaking of Memorial, 78 percent had a share in the witness work; nearly 100 more workers in action than a year ago. There was an Increase of almost 200 percent in the number of testimonies given and pieces of literature placed. The witness was given to rulers and ruled throughout an extensive area in all four provinces of the Union, viz., Cape colony, Transvaal, Orange Free State, and Natal. Enterprising brethren had banners made for their cars with the following prominently displayed in four colors; , ‘ “THE CRISIS” — A message to 94 countries in 60 languages. Get it I Read It!’

“We felt the suggested quota of 25 booklets per worker was on the small side for South Africa, and made the quota 100. The really excellent effort that has been made is reflected in the undernoted figures. The pioneers averaged 52 hours each; the auxiliaries, 42; and the company workers, 15 J. Taking all three together, the averages obtained per worker were; Hours, 19; testimonies, 150; obtainers, 72; books and booklets, 90. Several of the witnesses placed nearly 500 copies of The Crisis during the week. A spirit of great enthusiasm is manifest among the witnesses in all parts of the country,”

SPAIN

“I have exceeding great joy and it is with profound gratitude to Je-

New Publications

The Crisis booklet may now be had in the following languages besides English, all of which are in stock: Albanian, Arabic, Armenian, French, German, Greek, Hollandish, Icelandic, Italian, Lithuanian, Russian, Slovak, Spanish and Ukrainian.

In addition thereto the following new publications are now on hand ready for filling orders: The Harp of God, Bohemian; Creation, Croatian ; Government, Estonian and French; Reconciliation, Bohemian, Estonian, French, Hollandish, Korean and Slovak; Rife, Danish; Light 2, Greek; Vindication 1, Danish and Finnish ; Vindication 3, German ; Where Are the Dead? Bulgarian and Estonian ; Heaven and Purgatory, Chinese; Prosperity Sure, Estonian ; The .Kingdom, Portuguese; Our Lord's Return, Slovenian; War or Peace, Bohemian.

hovali that I am handing you herewith the report for Thanksgiving Week. ’J’iiis has indeed been ‘the greatest witness ever given in this territory’ (to use the words of your circular letter of January 15, 1933). Never lias the blessing of the Lord been so manifest upon our labors in this country. We all unite in praising Jehovah; for the success obtained surpassed our fondest hopes immensely. During December, 1932, the total number of books and booklets sent out of office (our record for 3 years) was 2,135; In March another record, at 3,109; and now nearly 2,000 in one single 9-day period 1 We are hoping to reach the 4,000 mark tills month. Our total distribution during the whole year 1930-31 was only 9,217; i. e., the year before last.”

SWITZERLAND

“The testimony which has again been given in Switzerland during this special week Is to be rejoiced over. More than half of the people witnessed to accepted the literature ; and this shows that the territories in Switzerland count still among the best. The capital city received a specially imposing witness. In splendid, calm weather an aeroplane encircled the city for over 40 minutes, showering down 50,000 leaflets. The sensation caused among the people just returning home from their working places was great and enabled the brethren stationed over the whole city to place, in 4 hours, 2,300 booklets. The office and factory staff, comprising 48 workers, distributed, in 935 hours, 6,087 booklets and gave 10,726 testimonies,”

THE UNITED STATES

The Remnant’s Thanksgiving Period was the greatest witness yet for the United States. Never before has there been such a response to a call to service as during this special period. During the same period last year 13,628 participated in the work. This year from the United States and territory under its direct supervision reports were received from 20,902, or an increase of 7,274 workers. With such a big increase in number of workers engaging in the service for tlie first time, we might expect tlie general averages of time and placements to be considerably less; but the results were just to the contrary. During the nine days 886,592 books and booklets were placed. During the Kingdom witness week of September 1931, when the Kingdom booklet was offered, 732,852 books and booklets were left with the people. That was considered remarkable, but now, a year and a half later, with the depression far greater than in 1931, an even greater amount of literature was placed.