accompany him to Bloemfontein, and gave every possible encouragement to
the work.


=Lord Roberts Visits the Tent.=

Mr. Glover writes:--

'The tent of which I now have charge--surrounded by thousands of
men of the Highland Brigade, and pitched yesterday on a high
plateau about one and a half miles from town--is, I believe, in
answer to prayer, on the spot where God would have it be,
especially if the numbers attending the first Gospel meeting may be
any criterion.

'In the early morning I had plenty of willing helpers. By about
nine the tent was completed, by ten I had literature, games, etc.,
unpacked and arranged, and before eleven--after inspection of
Naval Brigade--Lord Roberts honoured me with a visit. This was more
than we might have expected, and having shown a keen interest in
inspection--Sankey's hymn-books included--he gave me a hearty
handshake, saying he was pleased to see it, and it would be a great
boon to the men. This visit was a very prompt one. Mr. Black just
handed up a request after Naval inspection. Lord Roberts replied,
"Certainly," and galloped over with his other officers before our
workers could get across.'

'There has been a very heavy demand on writing material by the many
men, who have had scarcely any opportunity to write for two or
three weeks. I hardly know what I shall do for paper, as I have