Vanguard was unfortunate, as it put both Mr. Agnew and the board under which he was employed to a good deal of embarrassment and trouble, and even to the present time there are some who labor under an entirely wrong impression regarding the case. The author has tried, in the foregoing statement, to record the circumstances as they occurred, ascribing wrong motives to no one, but charitably supposing that the incorrect report regarding Mr. Agnew's alleged withdrawal from the board was merely a hasty inference from the fact of his having offered to resign, if that should be necessary, in order to his remaining at Johannesburg, in accordance with Mr. Baker's proposition.

Through the efforts of the missionary secretary the Vanguard was finally led to correct its erroneous statement regarding Mr. Agnew's case.

CHAPTER XXX.

LABORS IN JOHANNESBURG CONTINUED METHODS ILLUSTRATED BY EXTRACTS FROM JOURNAL.

"Thou camest not to thy place by accident,
It is the very place God meant for thee.''

-J. R. Miller.

Mr. and Mrs. Agnew continued their labors at Johannesburg with unabating interest, and with a degree. of success that was very encouraging, being employed and supported chiefly by Mr. Baker until the close of the year 1898. Perhaps no better idea of how Mr. Agnew spent his time and carried on his work in Johannesburg can be formed than will be obtained from reading the following extracts from his journal. They are selected somewhat at random from a record of ten months' service, and, although little more than memorandum jottings with no regard to literary form, and characterized by much sameness, yet they exhibit his untiring devotion to his work, his wonderful capacity for labor and his unwearied diligence to improve himself as much as possible both intellectually and spiritually for the responsibilities of the Master's service.

SUNDAY, MARCH 14TH.-It was rainy in the morning. Barnabas and I held three meetings outside and visited in the rooms between 9 and 12:30. In the last meeting especially some prayed very earnestly, and one positively declared that Jesus had pardoned him there. Afternoon, 2:00 to 5:15, held one meeting. About twenty came out for prayers, but while we

were working with them it began to rain quite heavily, so they scattered. However, we sat in the archway and preached and instructed them. At night it was wet, but I went down to the Primrose and visited in some of the Shangan rooms.

In

MONDAY, 15TH.-Afternoon went to Primrose with Willie. Visited some of the rooms. Had a good talk with English, one of the Muchopi boys who has been converted. He talked well. Mabeqwani, from South mine, came and I spoke to man in compound office about his case. Evening, went with Barnabas to Simmer and Jack and visited in the rooms. one room of the Inhambanes they gave good attention. Spent considerable time in explaining the matter of salvation to them. Visited also some Shangan rooms, and one large room of Bachopis. All listened well, and we talked and sang till tired.

TUESDAY, 16TH.-Afternoon went to Simmer and Jack East, after getting permission from the compound manager who had refused it before. Had some meetings in rooms, but finally had a meeting outside. Sixty present. Barnabas led them all in a prayer of consecration. Went also to May Deep and visited around the rooms. One interesting case is a native doctor who had long hair platted with mud. I told him some time ago to cut it off, but he would not do it. Yesterday he spoke more reasonably, and said if God told him to cut it off he would do so. At night visited the Shangan rooms and had a good time explaining some particulars about the matter of salvation-about prayer, the blood of Jesus, how it washes the heart, etc. Many were deeply interested, and discussed these matters over among themselves.

WEDNESDAY, 17TH.-In morning had a blessed time with God, and was all broken up. Went down to Germiston and gave out tracts, etc. Afternoon went to Glencairn and worked in the rooms. One boy named George was particularly interested. When I told them about the two hearts, one bad and one good, he was struck, and said that yesterday he was

*Primrose, Simmer and Jack, May Deep, Knights Deep, Glencairn, etc., continually recurring in his journal, are the names of extensive mines or mine compounds.

tempted to steal some candles, but that another voice said, "No, do not take them." Evening at Primrose among the Shangans. Had a good time talking to them about the way to heaven. They need much instruction, but it pays to be patient with them.

SUNDAY, 21ST.-Seven to 10 a. m. at Simmer and Jack with Willie, Barnabas and Magaise. Willie left at 8 o'clock. One meeting, 150 present. Six came out-Guihman, Mabeli (a Shangan), Mukubgani (Amapondo), Jakob (Ndongi), Longone (Shangan), and Kofi (Muchopi). Mabeli, Mukubgani and Kofi in earnest. One meeting 110 present, and one with 40 present. Second meeting a Church preacher present. Meeting mostly of Zulus. Sixteen came forward. Do not know how many were in earnest. Third meeting none came out [for prayers].

SIMMER AND JACK COMPOUND.

Besides these held other smaller meetings, with groups, talking to them, exhorting them to pray, etc. Barnabas also held meeting with good success. From 12 to 5 p. m. at Knights Deep, about 75 present. Good time. About a dozen forward. Three were in earnest, Ionase especially so. He had heard about it before. He had good time praying, and spoke very earnestly of his desire to follow Jesus. Whitewatersrand, two meetings. First meeting over 100 present, 21 forward; second 150 present, 12 forward, one in earnest. After these services went around and talked to groups in the compound. At 7:30, Rose Deep, visiting in rooms. First room 12 forward for prayers. In Shangan room 6 forward.

TUESDAY, 23D.-Came down from Johannesburg with Good

enough and Wilcox. Wilcox and I had a meeting in the Simmer and Jack. Bachopis, 50 present. Afternoon, Wilcox, Goodenough, Rivett and I held a meeting among the Bachopis (mostly); none forward. We had a time praying with the head policeman of the May Consolidated. We may get into this compound through this man yet. Lord, grant it.

WEDNESDAY, 24TH.-Was sick all day. Took sick Tuesday

eve.

THURSDAY, 25TH.-Some better. Went down to Primrose at noon and evening.

MONDAY, JUNE 21, 1897.—Rose early (3 a. m.). Wrote and read till 7. From 7 to 8:30, breakfast, prayers and Bible study. From 8:30 to 1 writing for English mail and reading; 1 to 2:30 dinner and prayers; 2:30 to 5:30 went to Knights Deep to see compound manager. Was refused admission; then went to Knights Central, but found no boys. After this went. to Glen Deep and visited the Shangan rooms. After tea went down to Primrose with Rivett; got back about 8, had prayers with boys in school; retired about 9.

From 6 to 7 tea.

TUESDAY, JUNE 22D.-Jubilee day; 5 to 7 a. m. reading, writing; 7 to 12 reading, writing, printing photos, and doing other things around home. Studied a little Zulu; 12:30 to 2:30 dinner, one-half hour Zulu. Wilson came. In afternoon went down to New Primrose with Wilson. There was a big fight on hand. Two reported as having since died. Many broken heads. All was excitement, so we staid but a little while, talking to different groups of boys; then came home, had tea, read, talked and prayed with Wilson till 7; then went down to meeting. About 55 present. A blessed time. Showed them the pictures we had. Wilson talked, and 8 came forward. Two Shangans gave up their ornaments and two professed to get saved. Received 5 shillings on bell.

FRIDAY, JUNE 25TH.-Jeremiah came up in the morning to see me. We had a good talk together. He inquired as to what Matt. 19:9 meant. We had prayer together. After dinner went down to May Deep. After that went to Elandsfontein station, then up home to attend funeral of a Dutchman who lived opposite us. Yesterday he was kicked by an ox; this