Special Order Blank with This Informant

Throughout the world the brethren have been anxiously awaiting the time when they could hear the lectures “Warning” and “Violence”, delivered by Brother Rutherford to tremendous crowds in Australia and Seattle respectively. Millions of other people throughout the world must also hear this important message, and it will be the privilege of the witnesses to take this message into their homes on phonograph records.

Brother Rutherford has also had prepared a short talk introducing the lectures “Violence” and “Warning”. This record, No. P-151, is called “Relief”. On the other side of the disc, P-152, is the Resolution which was passed at the Seattle convention. This disc will be a line one to take with you from door to door and use at every possible opportunity. After the people hear “Relief” it will be easy for you to make arrangements for back calls. Every publisher who has a phonograph should carry one of these records.

As soon as your company obtains the records, Nos. A-125 to P-152, put them to use, following the same pro(Continued from page 1, column j) mies and Riches, of course, should be used in every combination where the people do not already have these publications.

Keep the books clean and neat. Have in mind your quota, and work to that end.

Pioneers’ and Auxiliaries’ Orders

Pioneers and auxiliaries should be able to take out of the company’s storage stock at least 300,000 bound books during these two months, and your hearty co-operation in the following procedure will be appreciated by the Society:

Where pioneers and auxiliaries are located in company territory, check the inventory list that the company has posted for the benefit of all publishers, and then order, on a regular Society’s order blank, the literature you want and which the company can fill locally. Pioneers and auxiliaries should send this order blank in to the Society, marking on the order blank plainly—“To be filled by ........(company)........ at ....................”, and fill in the name of the company that has the stock. Also have this order OK’d by either the company servant or the stockkeeper. The Society will then write out an invoice for this literature, charging your account from the original invoice, and mail the duplicate to the company servant, who will deliver to you the books ordered. A credit memo to the company will also accompany this invoice. Thus the pioneer or auxiliary will be charged at the proper rate, and at the same time the company will be credited. Please do not order on this order blank books or booklets that the company does not have, but only such stock as is listed on their inventory. If the pioneers or auxiliaries desire stock the company cannot furnish, then write out another order blank, marking it, “Ship from Brooklyn,” and the Society will fill that order and ship it to you direct. These orders should be for one hundred pounds (or more), as you will need plenty of Enemies and Riches, as well as other publications, for this campaign. Where you will receive stock from companies the order need not be for a hundred pounds, as it will be a local delivery. But order your two cedure outlined in Model Study. By so doing you will find that the people will be greatly aided in taking their stand definitely on the side of the Lord. During the coming months a greater work should be accomplished in back calls than ever before. The brethren are beginning to appreciate the Importance of this field of service. We must continue energetically in the door - to - door work in order to find the persons of good will who will allow us to make back calls, and on these back calls we must use the records “Warning” and “Violence”. After hearing these lectures, these people will surely be ready to take an active part in the field work. A clear knowledge and understanding of God’s Word is what will make them take their stand for the Kingdom, because these people are lovers of righteousness.

Pioneers, auxiliaries and companies should consider this matter immediately and send in your orders. If your order gets here soon enough, you will receive your supply before the factory closes for vacation. Thus you will be able to use them throughout all of August and September and the months following.

months’ supply at one time, to save work at the office here.

If the pioneers and auxiliaries will co-operate in this matter the stock now in storage with the companies will be greatly cut down and put into the hands of the people, and considerable will be saved in shipping charges to pioneers and auxiliaries on the part of the Society. By carrying out the above method it will aid the Society in keeping track of the movement of stock, and the company servant will be assured that the delivery of stock to pioneers and auxiliaries has the approval of the Society. Isolated pioneers and auxiliaries, of course, should order from the Society direct according to their needs.

If there are any companies in the country that have an extra - large supply of bound books which they believe they will not be able to dispose of in their territory through the company publishers, pioneers and auxiliaries, they can send to the Society an itemized list of the bound books on hand as of August 1, and if the Society can send any orders to these companies for reshipping to isolated pioneers it will do so.

Credits on

Company and Auxiliary Accounts

In August and September, during which time six bound books will be offered on a dollar contribution, the rate to companies and auxiliaries will be five cents less per book than the usual rate. The pioneer rate will be the same as it now is. All Invoices for bound books will be made out at the regular rates, but credits will be placed on company and auxiliary accounts based on the number of bound books placed in combination of 6, 9, 12, and 15, and so reported on your monthly report card. In other words, at the bottom of your August and September report cards please note the number of six-book combinations placed, nine-book combinations, etc., and we will give credit on your book account at 5c per book for the number of books placed in these combinations. No allowance will be made on books that are placed singly ; only on those books placed in the above-mentioned combinations will the allowance be made. Therefore, if companies and auxiliaries desire a credit on their

The Doorstep, Parks, Lawns

Now that the mild spring and summer weather is here the phonograph can be used extensively out of doors, on porches, lawns and other places where the people congregate, and each publisher should endeavor to use the phonograph when he contacts such groups. When it is used under such conditions one gives a witness not only to the people who are personally contacted, but also to the people in the adjoining houses.

A recent illustration on this point: A brother put on the phonograph for a party of five on a porch. In addition, eleven persons w^rere actually seen listening in the two houses on each side and the five houses across the street. In addition to this, a party of four listened in an automobile, making, in all, twenty known listeners who heard the one phonograph. The message came through accounts, please make notation of your combination placements, on the bottom of your report cards for August and September; otherwise no credit will appear on your book account.

Every company, pioneer and auxiliary should now plan their work for August and September so as to make this the greatest bound-book campaign ever carried on by the Lord’s organization. Have in mind your quota, your territory, sound equipment, and particularly your back calls. May “His Ultimatum” Testimony Period get off to a real start in the closing months of the Society’s fiscal year.

Evenings a Good Time for Witnessing, as Well as Back Calls

During the Cure campaign a number of companies arranged for evening work in order to place Cure booklets quickly. This was found to be a splendid time for witnessing, as not only a large number of booklets were placed in a short time, but often bound books as well, and even subscriptions obtained. Many people are away from home during the day when the usual witness work is done, and the evening work offers a splendid opportunity to reach these people. During the long days of the summer months many publishers will be able to spend an hour or two on one or two evenings a week in witnessing. For such work territory should be obtained that is easily and quickly reached, so that as much time as possible can be put in before dark.

Our evenings, of course, should be spent primarily in making back calls, but it often happens that a publisher calls and finds the party is not interested or not at home. In such a case, rather than waste the rest of the evening, go to your individual territory and continue witnessing until dark, or if you know that the territory in which you are making the back call is not assigned to others, or if you have made arrangements with the party holding it, continue therein, witnessing in the regular way, advising the territory servant, or the party holding it, just what you covered. This stresses the importance of each publisher’s having an individual territory in which to witness either during the day or in the evenings.

Let’s make the best possible use of our evenings in advancing the Kingdom interests. Make back calls when possible. Otherwise engage in the regular witness work. The phonograph is indispensable in either case. clear and every one in the ten houses could hear distinctly. There may have been many more listening who were not seen.

Brethren who are physically unable to carry the phonograph from house to house can use it to give the message in this way by putting it on their own or their neighbors’ and friends’ porches. Auto camps and other places too numerous to mention can also be served in this manner. Care should be taken, however, not to go to extremes and do foolish things and thus make the Kingdom message appear ridiculous in the eyes of those listening. Where the spirit of a sound mind and good judgment are used a great many occasions such as those described above can be taken advantage of with dignity becoming the kingdom of the Lord, and the message proclaimed in a very effective manner.

How to Order

This is for the attention of pioneers, auxiliaries, company servants and stockkeepers.

To assist the brethren in the office in prompt and efficient handling of your orders it is necessary that you please observe the following:

Always use the Society’s order blank. No order is too small for these order blanks.

Please do not put your orders for literature in letters concerning territory, Watchtower complaints and other matters, but use the order blank.

It will aid the office greatly if, when a quantity of literature is desired in various foreign languages, you use a separate blank for each language, not forgetting to write on the blank the name of the language in which the literature is desired. If you are out of order blanks, notify the office, and they will be sent to you at once. They are supplied free.

In using the order blank please be careful to give all the information requested in the heading.

In regard to the special boundbook campaign for August and September : You will please note whether you want the literature delivered to you by a company that has an extra supply of books or by the Society. Other than this last suggestion the above applies at all times. We appreciate your co-operation.

Back Calls when Two

Are Working Together

The back-call work is one of the most important features of the Kingdom service and it should be carried on as extensively as possible.

When one can handle a back call alone he should do so. Two should never go on a job that one can take care of, but where it is necessary for two publishers to go to a back call because of the inability of one of the parties to carry the phonograph or present the message effectively, then both parties may count the time, but only one report the back call, as actually only one back call is made although the time of two brethren was utilized in properly taking care of it. Time should never be reported for more than two at a back call. If three, five or six happen to go along and be in attendance they should not count their time; and in cases where one can properly handle a call, only one should report time, even though there may be three or four in attendance.

Greatest Witness to Date

Reports have been received from 75 countries for the month of April. The work accomplished in that period is marvelous, indicating Jehovah’s rich blessing. In these 75 countries there were 57,425 publishers, who put in a total of 1,148,736 hours in the field and placed in the hands of the people 259,5-14 books and 3,199,080 booklets, making a grand total of 3,458,624 pieces of literature distributed. Additionally, 1,801 ,-151 persons heard the Kingdom message through use of sound equipment. Over 51,000 back calls were reported, which no doubt contributed a large part in securing the 25,040 new subscriptions for Consolation.

The table herewith shows the results for each country. Below the grand total for April is set out the total for the “Companions" Period, April 9-17, and the total for the corresponding period a year ago, for comparison.

Tins combined effort was a tremendous witness, and we believe that no campaign the Lord’s people have ever before engaged in has roused the people so much as this one. The powerful message in the booklet Cure has served to further divide the people. Numerous letters and reports coming in to the office show that some greatly appreciate its contents while others are "burned up”. The clergy warned their “flocks” not to read the Cure booklet, but this only increased their curiosity to learn its contents. Some, of course, manifested their bitterness when called upon, but Jehovah’s faithful witnesses, not disturbed in the least by hard looks and harsh words, pressed on energetically, and Jehovah has richly blessed their efforts.

At the end of April, as shown by this report, we reached almost one-third of our quota of 10,000,000 booklets for the three-month campaign, a little over one-fourth of our quota of 1,000,000 bound books, and one-fourth of our quota of 100,000 new subscriptions for Consolation. In the last few weeks we have received a number of rush orders for more Cure, indicating that the original consignment has been exhausted. The prospects, therefore, look very good to more than reach our quota of 10,000,000 booklets by June 30.

If we do, that will be by far the greatest witness ever given in the same length of time. We are eagerly looking forward to the final results of the three-month campaign, and hope that each company, pioneer and auxiliary will send in reports promptly at the end of June.

"Companions” Period

During the “Companions” Period, April 9-17, there were 50,769 publishers in the field; an increase of almost 10,000 over the corresponding period a year ago. This shows that many of the “other sheep” are now taking their stand on the Lord’s side and joining in the proclamation of the Kingdom. In “Companions” Period 114,700 bound books were put out, which is an increase of 70,000 over the preceding year. There was also a good increase in booklets, obtainers, and sound attendance.

Memorial

The Memorial report is interesting. Out of 68,133 persons who were present at the Memorial service, only 38,798 partook of the emblems. This indicates that the Lord’s people have a clearer understanding of their position and that there are many of the “great multitude” in our midst.

Some comments from other countries follow:

Australia

“During April we were favored with a visit from Brother Rutherford and, with him as our leader, had the greatest convention ever held on this side of the globe. Kingdom publishers in this corner of the field are deeply grateful to Jehovah for the boundless blessings bestowed upon them on tins occasion and for the privilege of working alongside our president. As a result of his visit and the great public lecture, the witnesses are determined to put forth even greater efforts in helping people of good will and tanning the hide of the ‘old lady’.

“The work of advertising the lecture ‘Warning’ was begun during February and increased in intensity as the day of the speech drew near. Consequently, most of April was spent in this manner. Ten days were set aside exclusively for obtaining signatures to the Petition. Because of these extraordinary circumstances the ‘Cure campaign’ has not been as great as anticipated for the month of April. However, the Lord has caused a far greater witness to be given than we could have hoped to accomplish in the ordinary course of events, and we are indeed grateful to Him.”

Union of South Africa

“The best campaign to date. Approximately 90 more publishers In action than during the corresponding effort last year. Our quota of 200 subscriptions for Consolation was exceeded. The publishers are all enjoying the new phase of the work.”

Nyasaland

“There was a better distribution of bound volumes than in any previous campaign. This was due to the fact that Kielies has been released recently in the Cinyanja language.”

Northern Rhodesia

“The best effort yet made in Northern Rhodesia. Over 750 additional publishers to those reporting a year ago. Literature placed also shows an Increase. One brother reports: ‘At an evening back call I played some records and an American missionary was one of the audience and went home “brother, to pray”, whereas another person gave a donation of 10/- towards the Lord's work. What a contrast!’ ”

Southern Rhodesia

“The best campaign to date. Over 150 more publishers in action than during the corresponding effort last year ; 2.500 additional hours worked ; 1,200 additional pieces of literature.”

Switzerland

“The quota for the 22 days of the month of April was 52.000 booklets and 5,342 books. We are therefore very pleased to report the quota reached. The distribution of literature in Switzerland requires considerable financial sacrifice on the part of the publishers in that they are not allowed to accept money for the publications. The testimony card may not even mention voluntary contributions for the work. However, all do joyfully what their hands find to do. Apart from the books and booklets placed, 21,990 copies of Consolation were distributed and 1,683 sound meetings held.”

Allegiance and Citizenship

The Society receives many letters concerning the subject of allegiance and citizenship. Many of the brethren ask: Shall I take out citizenship papers?

The taking out of citizenship papers is a personal matter. It is not the province of the Society to say whether you should or should not apply for citizenship. Ail should decide that for themselves.

Is it wrong to take the oath of allegiance to this country? Taking the oath of allegiance means that one renounces his obligations of citizenship to the country of which he had been a subject, and assumes the obligations of a citizen of this country. Allegiance to a country is not incompatible with Christianity. Paul was a citizen of the Roman empire and claimed his rights as such. He therefore recognized his obligations as a citizen. Natural-born citizens owe the duties of citizenship, and no Christian is required to renounce such citizenship. We see no reason why one desiring to assume citizenship in this country should not take the oath of allegiance.

Those applying for citizenship are asked the question : “Are you willing to bear arms in defense of the country?” A Christian will obey the law of God which prohibits the killing of one’s fellow men. The Israelites engaged In war because God so commanded them. Such warfare was righteous because approved and directed by Jehovah God. Therefore, if a Christian answers the question about bearing arms, “Yes,” he should qualify it by saying, “Yes, if there is any war commanded by Jehovah, or in the proper defense of one’s person or property.”

Use Your Renewal Slips

Announcements should be made from time to time in service meetings, and all the brethren should please take note, that when renewal slips are received in The Watchtower or Consolation these slips should be filled out promptly and returned with the subscription price. If these slips are not filled out by you, then it is necessary for the office here to write them out, and this takes time. It is much more convenient for you, and saves time for us. Please co-operate.

In large companies, renewal slips may be turned in to the company and mailed in each week in bulk. In such instances a letter should be sent accompanying the slips, listing the names and addresses, on a typewriter if possible. Then it is necessary to secure only one money order to cover the entire list. This facilitates the work in the office considerably, and will speed up the work. The work in the office here is constantly increasing. Every assistance the brethren can give us in making out their subscription slips and in making their letters short and to the point will help us forward the Kingdom interests. The Society appreciates your consideration and help.

Notice,

Pioneers and Auxiliaries

Special “pink” envelopes are provided for brethren enrolled in pioneer and auxiliary service. Please use these. If for any reason you use other envelopes, kindly direct them to “Pioneer Desk”, to eliminate double handling. When a remittance is sent in without an order, always specify disposition you wish to have made. Where a pioneer or auxiliary is also serving as company servant, please be explicit as to which account is involved, marking your mail “Pioneer Desk” or “Company Service”.

Your July Work

In the July regular Informant Instructions were given with respect to the rural work. By now all plans should be perfected, so that, beginning with the first day of July, all will be ‘on their toes' ready to start in the rural s with the dollar combination of Enemies, Riches and fourteen booklets (six self-covered and eight colored-cover). This offer, of course, should be introduced with the phonograph, opening with “Enemies” (P-114) and following with one or two other records where interest warrants it.

No MORE CURE WILL BE PRINTED when the present supply is exhausted. If you have any Cure left over from the three - month campaign, put them out as soon as possible, in July. Include them in the combinations you place in rurals, or, if you have quite a supply, it might be well to continue the evening witnessing suggested for June, working In thickly settled areas. Supply all sound cars with any Cure you have left, and hand these out after the lectures, especially where the car may be used in downtown sections or at parks, beaches, etc.

What Is a Back Call?

Inquiry has been made as to what constitutes a back call. On the back of the new Publishers Field Service Report printed by the Society there is the following definition:

“BACK CALLS. When a publisher calls on someone he or another publisher has previously contacted, or on a ‘Good Will Contact’ furnished by the Society, it may properly be considered as a back call and reported as such if the publisher does one of the following:

• (1) Plays one or more lecture records.

• (2) Places additional literature.

• (3) Gives a verbal witness (where it is impossible to play the phonograph ), quickening the interest of the party in the Kingdom message.”

First Reports for May

The first reports for the month of May are very encouraging. The table below gives a summary of the results in the United States, Canada and Northern Europe:

Books Booklets Pubs. U. S. A.        148,934  1,560,386  28,339

Canada        11,368   128,544   3,473

N. Europe      12,135   229,181    —

172,437 1,918,111

Subscriptions received at Brooklyn office up to June 28: 65,853.

The above figures in each instance represent a splendid increase over May 1937, and compare favorably with the results obtained in the same countries in April this year. In the United States there was an increase of 63,546 books, 417,964 booklets and 5,573 publishers over the corresponding month in 1937. Canada had an increase of 1,056 publishers, 6,533 books and 69,575 booklets. Northern Europe had similar increases.

If we add the above figures to the world-wide totals for April, we have 431,981 bound books and 5,117,191 booklets. These figures give some idea of how the Cure campaign is going throughout the earth. A full report will not be published for May, but a three-month report for the entire world will be given as soon as all reports are received. Every company, pioneer and auxiliary will help in getting out this report soon by sending in reports promptly at the end of June. Branch offices will be sending in their reports to Brooklyn as soon as complete; then the final totals will be set out for the three-month campaign.

Pioneer and Auxiliary Work

The summer is a splendid time to enter the pioneer or auxiliary work. Many company publishers will find that by careful planning and putting forth an extra effort they can put in fifty or more hours a month, which is the minimum requirement for an auxiliary. Others may find it possible by rearranging their affairs to enter the pioneer work. Have you considered this branch of the service? Write the Society for further information. The “special pioneer” service has taken a number from the ranks of the regular pioneers, and, as the special pioneers concentrate particularly In the larger cities, there Is much room in the rurals and small towns throughout the country for additional regular pioneers. Those who can spend more time in the service can also materially assist in properly taking care of the back-call work, model studies, etc., in company territory.

New Publications

Since the printing of the March 1 Cost List the following items have come in stock:

Safety—Afrikaans, Bohemian, Chinese, French, German, Greek, Italian, Norwegian, Polish, Swedish.

Armageddon—Danish, Hungarian, Polish, Portuguese, Serbian, Slovenian.

His Works — French, German, Hungarian, Polish.

Keys of Heaven—Norwegian.

Uncovered— Chinese, Chiwemba, Cinyanja, Danish, Malay, Polish, Tagalog.

Choosing—Cinyanja, Slovak.

Protection — Malay, Russian, Slovak, Tagalog, Yoruba.

Where Are the Dead?—Slovenian.

Model Study—Spanish.

Home and Happiness—Esthonian, Hol-lamlish.

Beyond the Grave—Serbian, Tagalog. The Harp of God—Slovenian.

Creation—Slovenian.

Preparation—French.

J eh o vah—French.

Enemies — Danish, Finnish, German, Swedish.

Righteous Ruler—Efik.

Year Book and Calendar

We are still getting quite a few orders for the Year Book and the Calendar. The suggestion is here made that the company servants take it up with the company immediately, asking all those who want to get a Year Book and a Calendar to get them immediately. Some of the larger companies might stock four or five copies for the newly interested ones as they come into the organization throughout the year. We have only a few thousand of each of the Year Book and the Calendar left.

An Answer to Many Inquiries

Quite a few of the brethren are writing to the Society to supply them with the new-type phonograph cover to replace the former model, so that they can leave their tone arm in the playing position at all times. The Society is too busy keeping up with present orders on the new model to make any parts for the old so as to make it similar to the new. We urge the brethren to use the machines they have the way they are until the Society has further announcement to make on the matter.

Other brethren write the Society asking it to supply them with phonograph parts so that they can build their own equipment. The Society is not supplying parts, but supplying phonographs. We will replace broken parts in phonographs, but we are unable to supply parts to brethren who want to build their own phonographs. When ordering replacement parts, please give us the serial number of the phonograph or sound-car equipment in which they are to be used; otherwise we cannot supply parts.