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JA^MAICA
EVANGEL
MAY-JUNE 1958
VOLUME 4
NUMBER 2 " V
"Urgent Need"
"A placo to tali our own." is the cry
of cach of us ill liirn as wc strnyyle for
ward through life. TIktc is no place like
home and especially when it is our very
own.
-
The Ijovs (»f ihe janiaiea Chrislian Boys'
Home feel the blessed assurance of home
in this lovely two and a half acres that is
almost their own, even thouiih thev are
too yountj to understand about the uuut^a<ie.
Yes, it is almost their own and wc l)elieve that you want i( to really he their
own. The mortyatie is now down to
three tliousand, eiyht hundred jjoimds,
($1(),64().()()) and we faee another opportimity of redncinsi it. The interest pay
ments are liiyh eaeli <|uarter and we art^
praying that the Lord will soon relieve us
of this burden. We lony to see what a
blessiny this interest money could be if
used in a more constructive way.
Will you pray with us that we miyht
soon be able (o write in our ht)ok of proliress, "The mortsjaiie is paid and the
Hom<' now belon<;s wholly lo tlu^ little
boys."
"Youth Camp Plans"
A feelinti of sharp contrast swept over
us in one lonti d<;ep breath as wc viewed
llu! tropical luxuriance and the "well lived"
country mansion at Grier Park. City life
and Grii'r Park were ccrtaiuly differentit was just what our camp committee
wanted.
Aliuuina |amaica offered the Home the
use of tlie Grier Park property for a camp
and most generously aijreed to repair the
buiUliniis and make all necessary addition.*for a safe and comfortable camp. Wo arc
fleeply grateful for their fine help.
Located on sevi.'ra! acres of fruited,
h)vely land, are two larife buildings and
pl(!nty of flat ijrassy play areas where boys
and nirls can have i^ames and sports. Each
of the 19th century homes
modate thirty children.
can
accom
Grier Park Christian Camp is planned
for the month of Auijust and will accept
hoys for a ten day camp, and ijirls for a
ten (lay camp. Activities include sin^inj;,
stories, Bible classes, vespers, handwork,
camp fires, <fames and .sports, ridini^, hikinji,
picnics, and a talent nijjht.
TONY .\\D LLOYD arc out for a stroll.
Our lioal is to establish a Christian camp
Our hoys are yrowinj^ up, and bititjer hoys
need more. Reyidar yifts from friends of
for hoys and sjirls, emphasi'/iny spiritual,
physical, mental, and social development,
and w'v hope through this means to
yomiy hearts a ip-eater knowledge of the
teachintis o, Christ for every walk of life.
the Home have kept the bovs {irowinjl
hcKilthv and happy.
tJiosc who help!
We are tiratefiil for
Ptihli.fhe<l htf
MR. & MRS. JAMES HERGET
Ad.ln•ss:
liiniaica Clirisliaii Boys' Home Ltd.
P.O. Box 5, Half Way Trc-e,
jaiiiaica, W.l.
American .Acldre.ss:
[aniaica ChrisMan Boys' Home Trust
P.O. Box
1166
North Mianti, Florida.
Visit us at
7 Oxford Road, Cross Roads.
"We Invite You"
At llic annual
lainaiea Clirisliau
decided to opeu
profit company,
Members nieetiny of tlie
Boys' Home Ltd., it was
Menibi-rslup in this non
t(» people ,\vho are in
terested in the work of the Home.
.Membership expresses an interest in the
care and future of needy hoys of Jamaica,
and jjives the opporttmity of advice and
guidance. Dui?s are five sliillinjis or 75 cents
per year. Tliis amount will be used tow.ird
printing and mailing of the famaica Evan
gel and news letters.
If yon are interested in lamaica's boys
and in becoming a Member of this Home,
please let us hear from you.
Yours sinc«'rel\-.
The Management Committee.
love and care that a boy receives.
To be aware of these things is to appre
ciate deeply the gifts that make them
possible. Your gift to the Home is an invcshnent in life, and we pause to say
"thank you" to all who have so kindly
contributed in the past few months.
"From the Chanel"
in the Home Chapel. Close to ninety were
in attendance in the morning and the nuisic
was especially lovely. Tlie voung people
gave an Easter play on Palm .Sunday,
written by one of their own group. Miss
Mrs. Phoebe Chang, Sec'y,
Box 5,
Half Way Tree P.O., [aniaica, W.L
"From those who Care"
The e({uipment and furnishings in the
Home are ijifts from friends. One .such siift
is a beautiful oil paintini; that depicts a
country snow .scene in the north. It \\as
painted and j^iven to the Home by Mrs.
Leo DeLi.sser.
Elizabeth McDermot, which was a real
blessing to all who attended.
Sunday Sc1h)o1 is held each Sunday
morning at 9 a.m. and worship services at
10 am. and 7:30 p.m. Un<lenominational,
New Testament teaching pre\ails.
Guy Whitley. a 19.58 graduate of
Roanoke Bible College plans to join us
for tlie summer in the work of the Chapel
The attractive frame around it was tjivcn
Mr. and
"Men in the Making"
Buildin.u; airplanes is a parl of <frowin'^
up. YounK hands are trained in the Home
as well as younii minds.
Milk, e[i.sis, and good Ncyetables are a
part of growinti u|) too. Good class room
work depends upon tlx- diet, cleanliness,
Easter Siindav marked our finest services
Write to:
bv
Auchf (iihI Douiilds
Mrs.
Horace
Andrade.
are sinc<'relv appreciated.
Both
and also as a Cann> leader.
It is our earnest prayer that w<' might
break ground for our chapel building this
year. Prav with us toward this great need.
Compliments of
Hand
Arnold
Jamaica
Ltd.
G.
C.
KALPHAT
104 Orange St., Kingston
Best Bargains in Staple Goods
—Haberdashery.
MAY-JUNE 1958
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VOLUME S
NUMBER 1
"My Heart to Jesus"
Richurtl left the Home Chupel anc! worship
service thnu<rhtf'iilly. He played with the
hoys until his inotlier came tor him and
then he climbcd into tin? car. As they drove
a httle way, he whispered to his mother
that_ he had something to tell her. When
s!ie int)uired what it was, lie said she must
stop
the car for he
wanted to
tell
lier
f|uietly.
Stopping at the roadside, she listened
while her little boy told her that he wanted
to
heart to |esiis. How sjlacl we
are when the influence of the Church and
Home can reach into hearts and lives and
turn them to |esus.
"Live things are Fun"
People passing by the Home have often
"Andy's return Visit"
A telephone call caused no little excite
ment in the Home one day. It was Mrs.
Rint^walt, asking if Andy could come to
visit Christopher for a week-end. Andy
wanted to <40. Eleven little brothers watched
eagerly as the suitcase was packed and
Andy was made readv for his first visit
away from home. Peter, Andy's pal,
whi.spered to him that he could take along
his new red swim suit that he had gotten
for Christmas.
Andy left that e\'ening and began the
nicest kind of a visit that any little boy
could ev{"r want to have. It was fun being
at the
American Consul General's
remarked
that
fashion sobbed with homesickness.
Mother Ringwalt who knows little boys
well, soon cleared the skv of its rain cltnids
and Andy finished his visit in a wonderful
way. As Mrs. Ringwalt drove into the yard
of the Home, Andv looked up and said in
a most business like tone. "I reallv would
like to go hack for just a little while yet,
for I have a few more tilings I want to
talk with Mr. Ringwalt about?' She smiled
as she remembered wliat good friends thev
had Ix'come, and assTired hiin that lie could
come back very soon.
verv alive
and
the tall pillars, stands a wonderful fish
bowl, with a colktctiou of Caribbean sea-
shells, tropical plants, and pretty fish.
In and out of bright flower gardens,
there are rabbit hutehcs, chicken houses,
guineapig cages, and a lovely vine covered
tree where
Timothy,
the
Siamese cat,
spends much of his time.
The boys learn to carc for their animals
anil to tend their gardens. Tntly the Home
is a place of vivid God-given life.
"Visitors"
ho»ise
with his son Christopher. But, in .s|)itc of
all the nice things that took place, for a
moment Andy remembered his Mommy,
Daddy, and brothers, and in real little boy
it looks
happy. And it is true! Dav after day, the
boys run an<l play, swing and climb.
But it isn't only the little boys that make
the place alive! On the front porch liehind
Grandma Herget and her daughter. Aunt
lane,
(Mrs.
Autrey Jackson from Forest
Park, Georgia) had never been to Jamaica.
For tliree weeks the boys enjoyed their
visit and the stories of American boys. "Hiey
especially liked to hear about Daddy when
he was a little fellow,
"Smile with Kenneth"
One dav Kenneth ran breathlessly into
tile house calling, "Mommy, I just saw a
snnil in the fish bowl bite off the head of
a fisiiie!" Mommy commented auietly that
Dcrlrins the fish was dead and the snail
was hungry. "Oh, no," said wide eyed
Kenneth, "lie was not dead, his paddles
were still flapping!"
MAY-JUNE 19o8
PAGE P'OUR
"International Mailbag"
U.S.A.: "We arc^ behind you with nnr love
and prayers." E. H. Wray. (Your j^rayc^rs
have followed us since we were kids.) . . .
"Always interested in the programme of
Christ at the [amaiea Christian Buys'
Home." lohn |oncs (Thanks so much) ...
think it is wonderful that yoim<^
people would do this kind of work for hoys
who wouldn't tiave a home or reli}^OMS trauiing otherwise." Mrs. M. L. McNhillen
(Children keep us yountj!) . . . "want you to
know that wc appreciate the work vou are
doins." Eileen and Pete Ramsey. (We ap
preciate you!) . . . "We were thrilled o\ er
the wonderful slid&s to use at the meeting."
N. Altom (The boys are excellent picture
subieets and their lives are as sweet as
their faces) . . . "May you be blessed in flis
"We
iMiaii
serx'ice." Mrs. G. E. Strietland (Thanks lor
remembering our interest payment!) . . .
"We are happy to hear that everydiinu; is
fine." Clarence and Lydia Adler (Faith is
the Victory!)
JAMAICA: "Long niay the Home prosper
and may God bless its every new venture,'."
Mrs. A. Foster (This is our prayer too) . . .
sununer term with 5.1 on roll. Miss Violet
"Enclosed herewith is mv husband's checiue
...with best wi.shes for the continued
An7erican
success of the Home." Hon. and Mr.s. Win.
Carolina. She comes to us with a Christian
Seivright.
(Welcome new Members).
"51
Christian
On
Roll"
Day School
opened for
the
Phillips from Greenville, South Carolina,
is very kindly and ably assisting with the
school this term.
Miss Phillips, Tli.B., B.A., has taught in
heart
schools in
Florida
and faith, willing
and
South
to give of
her
fullest energies for the school and Home.
Two other teachers are employed and
the school continues to offer all day care
for children of working parents.
"More for needy Boys"
The "Jamaica
Evangel" is coming
to
vou very late this <|narter. Busy hours iuive
kept us back — not lack of news!
In this issue you will notice advertise
ments given by frienVs of the Home. Bv
this means we hope to send the Evangel
to you more often. It will also helo us to
channel printers bills into the care of net;dy
boys.
"DVBS Stories Available"
made from Ariguanabo's gift of 45 yards
Ten stories about the Jamaica Cliristian
Boys' Home are available for use in Daily
Vacation Bible Schools, bedtime story hour
or Siuiday vSchools. One shillinti, six pence
of white material.
or 25 cents will cover the cost.
Clive is our newest boy. His shirt is
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The
JAMAICA
SPECIAL CAMP EDinOX
EVANGEL
JULY-AUGUST, 1958
VOLUME 4
NUMBER 3
"Camp Days at Grier Park"
You c-()inci upon CJriiT Park half hidden in a fohl of lulls almost 2,000 feet up. The
maijnificciit old Grt-at House stands on its own private hillock and looks out over the
yieen and rolling countrvside of lovely St. Ann. Hero, the weather is always "wonder
ful" and the days are always "fine."
When we visited Grier Park last month, the rooms were shadowy and silent and
the {^rounds were empty save for a workmen er<'w re
furbishing th<' place into its old ijlory.
For Grier Park house was built lonji ago in die days
when eoffce was king in these hills. It is a house of
wide eaves and tall rooms; of cedar and hardwood and
Spanish plaster; of ijreen jalousie shutters down its entire
lengdi so it stands proud and old Colonial.
But, come Au.tjust, all these rooms and countryside
will ring with the lauiihter of children.
For, in this
gracious piecc of Jamaica's past, so kindly loaned by its
()wners. Alumina janiaica, will the Grier Park Christiaa
Camp be headquartered.
And will this be all of Grier Park? This lovely old
house?
By no means.
For about the house are the beautiful acres that are
bound to become famous after tin- first few camps. Plus
five well-.scnd)bed old-time coffee barbecues (and there
can be nothing more fetching for playing group games),
the grassy slopes tmiible up and down, fairly beckoning
GUY WHITLEY
the children for their conductcd field tours.
Camp Director
Fun for the children, there will bo a-plenty —volley
ball, Softball, badnunton, cricket, donkey rides, cro(|uet, community singing, picnies.
fact, their days will be packed with happy hours.
And their other ;ictivilies? In the splen
didly planned progranuue of the Caujp, ac
tivities will be Bible classes, handwork
classes, eampfires, talent nights, story hours
—and all will end with quiet vespers on
In
the grassy hillside.
Grier Park is just four miles from, and
set in the same salubrious mountains
as,
the justly lauded health resort area of
Claremont, on the road to Pedro. Tlu; very
air is brimful of freshness and a cpiality of
eagerness, as if it urgently desires to be
breathed in.
There is no Malaria.
Drink
ing water conies from completely sealed
rainwater catchments and is, for added
safety, boiled.
Sanitation has been experdy handled by
the staff of Alumina jamaica. Campers will
be assigned to individual beds fitted with
new mattresses.
The kitchen will be headed
by a male chef of international experience.
Main
Adult counsellors (Jamaicans and Amer
icans) will .share dormitories with the children.
This summer camp in the "garden parish of Jamaica,"
contribution to the all loo .slight tally of stich camps in the
that it will attain the goal aimed for at Grier Park: the
and social tlevelopment" ol their young ch n ges.
Buihliii" — Crier Park.
will, 1 belie\e, make a worthy
island. Anil [liere is no doubt
. . spiritual, jihvsieal. mental
VIC REID.
Published bi/
MR. & M«S. JAMES IIERGET
Address:
Jamaica Ciiristi'an Boys' Home Ltd.
P.O. Box 5, Half Way Tree,
Jamaica, W.I.
American Address:
Jamaica Christian Boys' Home Trust
P.O. Box 1166
North Miami, Florida.
M
Visit us at 7 Oxford Road, Cross Roads.
"Answer to Prayer"
Last month was the regular date for the
interest iiaymcnt on the Home properly.
We prayed and asked God for an extra
blessing so lhat wc could bring our mort
gage down a little tiiore. Our prayers were
answered and another hundred iioimds was
paid on th(^ principal as well as the inter
est payment.
We arc thankful to all of voii who had
•Mv name is LLOYD and I have been in
mv Christian home for almost a year. My
mother couldn't give me the things 1 need'ed.
But you have helped me and 1 am
glad to say that I have reached a happy
and hcaltliful second birthday. Thanks!
N:
a part in this answer to prayt v.
$
Food prices have gone up. Growing
boys are taking larger and more expensive
shoes. Domestic wages are ri.sing, Your
"Buffet Dinner"
In June, the Volimteer Cotnmittee gave
a Dinner party at the home of Mr. Wilfred
Dnke, American Consul, an<l Mrs. Duke.
The Dinner was given in aid of the Home
and the proceeds amounted to more than
one luuidred anil sixty poniuls.
Honoured guests for the evening were
Lady Blackburne, our Governor's wife and
Mr. Arthur Ringwalt, American Consul Gen
eral, and Mrs. Ringwalt. More than one
hundred and .seventy people attended.
The "\'olunteer Committee" is a group
of ladies of the conununity who have or
ganized themselves to aid the Home. They
are: Mrs. John Forrest, Mrs. john Carrington, Mrs. Richard Arljour, Countess Koliylanska, Mrs. Isoni Herron, Mrs. Philip Rose,
Mrs. Sui Fong Chen, Mrs. Paul Campbell,
Mrs. Philip Sutton, Mrs. Clarence Chang,
and Mrs. Noel Marley.
We want to express our most sincire
gratitude to the Committee for their gen
expenses and ours have increa.scd. Your
income and ours must needs be greater!
Please pray lhat our needs will be met
THLS MONTH!
NEWS
"From the Chapel"
Guy Whidey, graduate of Roanoke Bible
C'ollege arrived in Jamaica June 7th. Sincc
that tim(? he has been more than busy. At
times yon see him behind Ins desk prepar
ing a sermon for the morning worship hour,
in tile I5ay School assembly progrannne tell
ing a N'ivid Bible slory, or in the work.sliop
bent with hanmier or paint brush.
A versatile young man, Guy is full of
energy and love for the work Cod has given
him to do. He has come to Jamaica this
snnuner mainly to work as camp Director
and his experience in the States stanels in
well.
Also
Attendance in our Bible School has been
we would like to thank all those who graci
ously donated food for the dinner, and
those responsible for the lov(>Iy programme
on tile increase for the past few weeks.
We welcome all the new boys and girK-
that followed.
knowledge of Christ and the Bible.
erous and ar<lent work for the Home.
who have turned their hearts toward the
MAllZOltA
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"Get Ready, Set , . . ."
Ciiinp time is almost here and our boys
I _•
and ,tfirls arc niakin<f preparation. Many of
von ulu) live in America liave already been
to cano.
And hasn't it been fnn!
Wi'
know t lat you have learned nuieli about
yonr Bible as well as havinj; the j^rcatest
tiiuc of the year.
Now you boys and ^iils in sunny lamaiea
had better hurry alon^ with your packin-^.
Mere is your list.
2 Blankets
Bible
2 sheets
Flasblij^bt
2 lar^c towels
Tennis shoes
Sweater
.Mackintosh
Shoe Cleaner
Drinking Mug
Writing paper
Musical instnunent
or games may be
pencil and
exercise book
Pillow and 2 slips
Strong shoes
brought.
It would be great fun if you boys and
•girls in America could come and camp with
us. Please pray that we will liave good
weather and happy days.
Ages and Dates for Camp
Boys — Asies 7-13 — Aug. 7th — 16th
Girls - Ages 7-13 - Aug. 17th - 26th
The rate for a ten day camp is <C.4. 10/-.
'This includes the registration fee. Trans
portation will be provided — inquire about
rates.
Xhike all cheeks payable to:
Grier Park Christian Camp
Backyard Camping
bi the piclinc abo\e you sec our (Inec
boys, Peter, Andy, and Douglas with their
friend Christopher Ringwalt (at right).
Daddy put up (heir lent for a very special
afternoon of Indian play and outdoor camp
ing on the occasion of Christopher's last
visit.
It was lots of fmi.
Backyard camping is only a sample of
the fim and good times the boys art' look
ing forward to in August. Occasionally
they find a penny or a sixpence in the
vard and they dasli into the house calling
out, "Mommy, I found something for my
eamp bank!"
DVBS will be held at the Home july
2lst to July 2.tIIi. Children from the ages
Box 5
Half Way Tree P.O.
jukI send them by July 30th.
of five to fifteen are invited.
REGISTRATION FORM -
GRIER PARK CHRISTIAN CAMP
Plea.sc send this form with 10/- Registration fee (which is not returnable) to:
Crier Park Christian Camp
P.O. Box 5
Half Way Tree P.O.
NAME
ADDRESS.
PARENT'S SIGNATURE.
AGE
SCHOOL.
JULY-AUGUST, 1958
VAGE I'OUR
JAMAICA: "I regret it was not possible ta
Home
Home
is
attend the Buffet Dinner . . . enclosed
more
tliiiii fust il lioiisc,
cheque for the cause." Donald Fitz Ritson.
(Thanks).
We wish we had space to remember all
of our friends, but can only say "Thank
paint and a good You and God bless you for helping."
more
llian
fanev
arclulccUire,
fresh
location.
Home is
a feeling in the
heart:
h o m e
something
Twelve little Iwys greeted Lady Black
rooted
burne on the wide verandah of their Home-
deep in the soil of
a speeial ph^oe,
in an or(lerly and most adoring manner.
Clive presented her with a lovely corsage
made from flowers grown in the Home gar;den. They had looked forward to the visit
hardly to be ilefined in words.
And
Home
i.s
greatest w here
children are!
The I a in a i c a
B o v s'
Home ptits Christ
Christian
first.
Education is
well
rounded,
home life is sweet
with a round of
varied expericnc<;s
and activities—yet,
there, behind tlie
scenes is the great
est foundation man
can build ui)on — Christ!
"International Mailbag"
U.S.A. "Have you heard?
We have
TWINS? It is always good to hear frorn
vou . . . love and prayers." Mrs. Fred
Smith.
time!)
j"Lady Blackburne Visits"
is
(More and better Smiths all the
,
.1, , .
of
the
Governor's
wife
and
were
well
pleased that she had arrive^d.
After introductions, smiks, greetings, and
handsliakcs were over, Lady Blackburne
toureil tlur Home. She was delighted with
the dormitory, interested in the Prepara
tory and Kindergarten SehooL and pleased
with tlu' general programme of activity.
Completing the tour, Lady Blackburne-
Iwas greeted in tlie drawing room of the
Home by the Volunteer Committee. Around
the teapot, we discussed the activities of
the Home, the newest of which is the
Grier Park Christian camp, and a brief
history of the Home.
Day Nursery Established
Christian Day School enrolment has in
creased during the term. We now havealmost 60 on roll.
The school is divided into a Nursery de-
narhnent, Kindergarten
department and'
i'rep school. For many months now, tho
"Enclosed checks . . . hope these will bnng
gay spirited, frolicking nursety class has
been meeting in the new buitding. With'
Winnie Jones. (Your help toward the Home
chapel fimd is encouraging.)
"Our faith is strengthened because we have
to lean heavier upon Him during diffietilt
times . . ." It'ffy Fanner. (How utterly
an incH'ase in number, we have felt theneed of separation.
Three days of remodellinti, tainting and'
your dreams a bit closer."
Dean and
true).
j
"You have been much in our prayers dur
ing recent months . . ." Ethel Clark,
cleaning has turned our large drab ser
vants (juarters into a "fairyland" house.
Two rooms are dedicated to "nap" rooms
with sleepy rabbits and kittens on thewalls, while the large play room boasts
faithful prayers and help has been a ble.ss- ,<if a rocking horse, small furniture and
ing.)
,
"l' only wish I cotild do more for such a
eood Christian work." M. Summerman.
You have done much through tl^j'^rs!)
Ilovely nictures.
Children of working parents spend all
day in the school. We arc happy for this
j)l^portnnily of caring for our lime charges.
For Strength And Vigom . . .
With the Compliments
FRY'S
Kingston Industrial
of
FOOD DRINK
Garage
^gents-. T. GEDDES GRANT I.TD.
34-42 Church St., Kingston
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Harold KcFarland
Box 968
Joliot, 111.
JA^MAICA
EVANGEL
MAY-JUNE 1958
VOLUME 4
NUMBER 2 " V
"Urgent Need"
"A placo to tali our own." is the cry
of cach of us ill liirn as wc strnyyle for
ward through life. TIktc is no place like
home and especially when it is our very
own.
-
The Ijovs (»f ihe janiaiea Chrislian Boys'
Home feel the blessed assurance of home
in this lovely two and a half acres that is
almost their own, even thouiih thev are
too yountj to understand about the uuut^a<ie.
Yes, it is almost their own and wc l)elieve that you want i( to really he their
own. The mortyatie is now down to
three tliousand, eiyht hundred jjoimds,
($1(),64().()()) and we faee another opportimity of redncinsi it. The interest pay
ments are liiyh eaeli <|uarter and we art^
praying that the Lord will soon relieve us
of this burden. We lony to see what a
blessiny this interest money could be if
used in a more constructive way.
Will you pray with us that we miyht
soon be able (o write in our ht)ok of proliress, "The mortsjaiie is paid and the
Hom<' now belon<;s wholly lo tlu^ little
boys."
"Youth Camp Plans"
A feelinti of sharp contrast swept over
us in one lonti d<;ep breath as wc viewed
llu! tropical luxuriance and the "well lived"
country mansion at Grier Park. City life
and Grii'r Park were ccrtaiuly differentit was just what our camp committee
wanted.
Aliuuina |amaica offered the Home the
use of tlie Grier Park property for a camp
and most generously aijreed to repair the
buiUliniis and make all necessary addition.*for a safe and comfortable camp. Wo arc
fleeply grateful for their fine help.
Located on sevi.'ra! acres of fruited,
h)vely land, are two larife buildings and
pl(!nty of flat ijrassy play areas where boys
and nirls can have i^ames and sports. Each
of the 19th century homes
modate thirty children.
can
accom
Grier Park Christian Camp is planned
for the month of Auijust and will accept
hoys for a ten day camp, and ijirls for a
ten (lay camp. Activities include sin^inj;,
stories, Bible classes, vespers, handwork,
camp fires, <fames and .sports, ridini^, hikinji,
picnics, and a talent nijjht.
TONY .\\D LLOYD arc out for a stroll.
Our lioal is to establish a Christian camp
Our hoys are yrowinj^ up, and bititjer hoys
need more. Reyidar yifts from friends of
for hoys and sjirls, emphasi'/iny spiritual,
physical, mental, and social development,
and w'v hope through this means to
yomiy hearts a ip-eater knowledge of the
teachintis o, Christ for every walk of life.
the Home have kept the bovs {irowinjl
hcKilthv and happy.
tJiosc who help!
We are tiratefiil for
Ptihli.fhe<l htf
MR. & MRS. JAMES HERGET
Ad.ln•ss:
liiniaica Clirisliaii Boys' Home Ltd.
P.O. Box 5, Half Way Trc-e,
jaiiiaica, W.l.
American .Acldre.ss:
[aniaica ChrisMan Boys' Home Trust
P.O. Box
1166
North Mianti, Florida.
Visit us at
7 Oxford Road, Cross Roads.
"We Invite You"
At llic annual
lainaiea Clirisliau
decided to opeu
profit company,
Members nieetiny of tlie
Boys' Home Ltd., it was
Menibi-rslup in this non
t(» people ,\vho are in
terested in the work of the Home.
.Membership expresses an interest in the
care and future of needy hoys of Jamaica,
and jjives the opporttmity of advice and
guidance. Dui?s are five sliillinjis or 75 cents
per year. Tliis amount will be used tow.ird
printing and mailing of the famaica Evan
gel and news letters.
If yon are interested in lamaica's boys
and in becoming a Member of this Home,
please let us hear from you.
Yours sinc«'rel\-.
The Management Committee.
love and care that a boy receives.
To be aware of these things is to appre
ciate deeply the gifts that make them
possible. Your gift to the Home is an invcshnent in life, and we pause to say
"thank you" to all who have so kindly
contributed in the past few months.
"From the Chanel"
in the Home Chapel. Close to ninety were
in attendance in the morning and the nuisic
was especially lovely. Tlie voung people
gave an Easter play on Palm .Sunday,
written by one of their own group. Miss
Mrs. Phoebe Chang, Sec'y,
Box 5,
Half Way Tree P.O., [aniaica, W.L
"From those who Care"
The e({uipment and furnishings in the
Home are ijifts from friends. One .such siift
is a beautiful oil paintini; that depicts a
country snow .scene in the north. It \\as
painted and j^iven to the Home by Mrs.
Leo DeLi.sser.
Elizabeth McDermot, which was a real
blessing to all who attended.
Sunday Sc1h)o1 is held each Sunday
morning at 9 a.m. and worship services at
10 am. and 7:30 p.m. Un<lenominational,
New Testament teaching pre\ails.
Guy Whitley. a 19.58 graduate of
Roanoke Bible College plans to join us
for tlie summer in the work of the Chapel
The attractive frame around it was tjivcn
Mr. and
"Men in the Making"
Buildin.u; airplanes is a parl of <frowin'^
up. YounK hands are trained in the Home
as well as younii minds.
Milk, e[i.sis, and good Ncyetables are a
part of growinti u|) too. Good class room
work depends upon tlx- diet, cleanliness,
Easter Siindav marked our finest services
Write to:
bv
Auchf (iihI Douiilds
Mrs.
Horace
Andrade.
are sinc<'relv appreciated.
Both
and also as a Cann> leader.
It is our earnest prayer that w<' might
break ground for our chapel building this
year. Prav with us toward this great need.
Compliments of
Hand
Arnold
Jamaica
Ltd.
G.
C.
KALPHAT
104 Orange St., Kingston
Best Bargains in Staple Goods
—Haberdashery.
MAY-JUNE 1958
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VOLUME S
NUMBER 1
"My Heart to Jesus"
Richurtl left the Home Chupel anc! worship
service thnu<rhtf'iilly. He played with the
hoys until his inotlier came tor him and
then he climbcd into tin? car. As they drove
a httle way, he whispered to his mother
that_ he had something to tell her. When
s!ie int)uired what it was, lie said she must
stop
the car for he
wanted to
tell
lier
f|uietly.
Stopping at the roadside, she listened
while her little boy told her that he wanted
to
heart to |esiis. How sjlacl we
are when the influence of the Church and
Home can reach into hearts and lives and
turn them to |esus.
"Live things are Fun"
People passing by the Home have often
"Andy's return Visit"
A telephone call caused no little excite
ment in the Home one day. It was Mrs.
Rint^walt, asking if Andy could come to
visit Christopher for a week-end. Andy
wanted to <40. Eleven little brothers watched
eagerly as the suitcase was packed and
Andy was made readv for his first visit
away from home. Peter, Andy's pal,
whi.spered to him that he could take along
his new red swim suit that he had gotten
for Christmas.
Andy left that e\'ening and began the
nicest kind of a visit that any little boy
could ev{"r want to have. It was fun being
at the
American Consul General's
remarked
that
fashion sobbed with homesickness.
Mother Ringwalt who knows little boys
well, soon cleared the skv of its rain cltnids
and Andy finished his visit in a wonderful
way. As Mrs. Ringwalt drove into the yard
of the Home, Andv looked up and said in
a most business like tone. "I reallv would
like to go hack for just a little while yet,
for I have a few more tilings I want to
talk with Mr. Ringwalt about?' She smiled
as she remembered wliat good friends thev
had Ix'come, and assTired hiin that lie could
come back very soon.
verv alive
and
the tall pillars, stands a wonderful fish
bowl, with a colktctiou of Caribbean sea-
shells, tropical plants, and pretty fish.
In and out of bright flower gardens,
there are rabbit hutehcs, chicken houses,
guineapig cages, and a lovely vine covered
tree where
Timothy,
the
Siamese cat,
spends much of his time.
The boys learn to carc for their animals
anil to tend their gardens. Tntly the Home
is a place of vivid God-given life.
"Visitors"
ho»ise
with his son Christopher. But, in .s|)itc of
all the nice things that took place, for a
moment Andy remembered his Mommy,
Daddy, and brothers, and in real little boy
it looks
happy. And it is true! Dav after day, the
boys run an<l play, swing and climb.
But it isn't only the little boys that make
the place alive! On the front porch liehind
Grandma Herget and her daughter. Aunt
lane,
(Mrs.
Autrey Jackson from Forest
Park, Georgia) had never been to Jamaica.
For tliree weeks the boys enjoyed their
visit and the stories of American boys. "Hiey
especially liked to hear about Daddy when
he was a little fellow,
"Smile with Kenneth"
One dav Kenneth ran breathlessly into
tile house calling, "Mommy, I just saw a
snnil in the fish bowl bite off the head of
a fisiiie!" Mommy commented auietly that
Dcrlrins the fish was dead and the snail
was hungry. "Oh, no," said wide eyed
Kenneth, "lie was not dead, his paddles
were still flapping!"
MAY-JUNE 19o8
PAGE P'OUR
"International Mailbag"
U.S.A.: "We arc^ behind you with nnr love
and prayers." E. H. Wray. (Your j^rayc^rs
have followed us since we were kids.) . . .
"Always interested in the programme of
Christ at the [amaiea Christian Buys'
Home." lohn |oncs (Thanks so much) ...
think it is wonderful that yoim<^
people would do this kind of work for hoys
who wouldn't tiave a home or reli}^OMS trauiing otherwise." Mrs. M. L. McNhillen
(Children keep us yountj!) . . . "want you to
know that wc appreciate the work vou are
doins." Eileen and Pete Ramsey. (We ap
preciate you!) . . . "We were thrilled o\ er
the wonderful slid&s to use at the meeting."
N. Altom (The boys are excellent picture
subieets and their lives are as sweet as
their faces) . . . "May you be blessed in flis
"We
iMiaii
serx'ice." Mrs. G. E. Strietland (Thanks lor
remembering our interest payment!) . . .
"We are happy to hear that everydiinu; is
fine." Clarence and Lydia Adler (Faith is
the Victory!)
JAMAICA: "Long niay the Home prosper
and may God bless its every new venture,'."
Mrs. A. Foster (This is our prayer too) . . .
sununer term with 5.1 on roll. Miss Violet
"Enclosed herewith is mv husband's checiue
...with best wi.shes for the continued
An7erican
success of the Home." Hon. and Mr.s. Win.
Carolina. She comes to us with a Christian
Seivright.
(Welcome new Members).
"51
Christian
On
Roll"
Day School
opened for
the
Phillips from Greenville, South Carolina,
is very kindly and ably assisting with the
school this term.
Miss Phillips, Tli.B., B.A., has taught in
heart
schools in
Florida
and faith, willing
and
South
to give of
her
fullest energies for the school and Home.
Two other teachers are employed and
the school continues to offer all day care
for children of working parents.
"More for needy Boys"
The "Jamaica
Evangel" is coming
to
vou very late this <|narter. Busy hours iuive
kept us back — not lack of news!
In this issue you will notice advertise
ments given by frienVs of the Home. Bv
this means we hope to send the Evangel
to you more often. It will also helo us to
channel printers bills into the care of net;dy
boys.
"DVBS Stories Available"
made from Ariguanabo's gift of 45 yards
Ten stories about the Jamaica Cliristian
Boys' Home are available for use in Daily
Vacation Bible Schools, bedtime story hour
or Siuiday vSchools. One shillinti, six pence
of white material.
or 25 cents will cover the cost.
Clive is our newest boy. His shirt is
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The
JAMAICA
SPECIAL CAMP EDinOX
EVANGEL
JULY-AUGUST, 1958
VOLUME 4
NUMBER 3
"Camp Days at Grier Park"
You c-()inci upon CJriiT Park half hidden in a fohl of lulls almost 2,000 feet up. The
maijnificciit old Grt-at House stands on its own private hillock and looks out over the
yieen and rolling countrvside of lovely St. Ann. Hero, the weather is always "wonder
ful" and the days are always "fine."
When we visited Grier Park last month, the rooms were shadowy and silent and
the {^rounds were empty save for a workmen er<'w re
furbishing th<' place into its old ijlory.
For Grier Park house was built lonji ago in die days
when eoffce was king in these hills. It is a house of
wide eaves and tall rooms; of cedar and hardwood and
Spanish plaster; of ijreen jalousie shutters down its entire
lengdi so it stands proud and old Colonial.
But, come Au.tjust, all these rooms and countryside
will ring with the lauiihter of children.
For, in this
gracious piecc of Jamaica's past, so kindly loaned by its
()wners. Alumina janiaica, will the Grier Park Christiaa
Camp be headquartered.
And will this be all of Grier Park? This lovely old
house?
By no means.
For about the house are the beautiful acres that are
bound to become famous after tin- first few camps. Plus
five well-.scnd)bed old-time coffee barbecues (and there
can be nothing more fetching for playing group games),
the grassy slopes tmiible up and down, fairly beckoning
GUY WHITLEY
the children for their conductcd field tours.
Camp Director
Fun for the children, there will bo a-plenty —volley
ball, Softball, badnunton, cricket, donkey rides, cro(|uet, community singing, picnies.
fact, their days will be packed with happy hours.
And their other ;ictivilies? In the splen
didly planned progranuue of the Caujp, ac
tivities will be Bible classes, handwork
classes, eampfires, talent nights, story hours
—and all will end with quiet vespers on
In
the grassy hillside.
Grier Park is just four miles from, and
set in the same salubrious mountains
as,
the justly lauded health resort area of
Claremont, on the road to Pedro. Tlu; very
air is brimful of freshness and a cpiality of
eagerness, as if it urgently desires to be
breathed in.
There is no Malaria.
Drink
ing water conies from completely sealed
rainwater catchments and is, for added
safety, boiled.
Sanitation has been experdy handled by
the staff of Alumina jamaica. Campers will
be assigned to individual beds fitted with
new mattresses.
The kitchen will be headed
by a male chef of international experience.
Main
Adult counsellors (Jamaicans and Amer
icans) will .share dormitories with the children.
This summer camp in the "garden parish of Jamaica,"
contribution to the all loo .slight tally of stich camps in the
that it will attain the goal aimed for at Grier Park: the
and social tlevelopment" ol their young ch n ges.
Buihliii" — Crier Park.
will, 1 belie\e, make a worthy
island. Anil [liere is no doubt
. . spiritual, jihvsieal. mental
VIC REID.
Published bi/
MR. & M«S. JAMES IIERGET
Address:
Jamaica Ciiristi'an Boys' Home Ltd.
P.O. Box 5, Half Way Tree,
Jamaica, W.I.
American Address:
Jamaica Christian Boys' Home Trust
P.O. Box 1166
North Miami, Florida.
M
Visit us at 7 Oxford Road, Cross Roads.
"Answer to Prayer"
Last month was the regular date for the
interest iiaymcnt on the Home properly.
We prayed and asked God for an extra
blessing so lhat wc could bring our mort
gage down a little tiiore. Our prayers were
answered and another hundred iioimds was
paid on th(^ principal as well as the inter
est payment.
We arc thankful to all of voii who had
•Mv name is LLOYD and I have been in
mv Christian home for almost a year. My
mother couldn't give me the things 1 need'ed.
But you have helped me and 1 am
glad to say that I have reached a happy
and hcaltliful second birthday. Thanks!
N:
a part in this answer to prayt v.
$
Food prices have gone up. Growing
boys are taking larger and more expensive
shoes. Domestic wages are ri.sing, Your
"Buffet Dinner"
In June, the Volimteer Cotnmittee gave
a Dinner party at the home of Mr. Wilfred
Dnke, American Consul, an<l Mrs. Duke.
The Dinner was given in aid of the Home
and the proceeds amounted to more than
one luuidred anil sixty poniuls.
Honoured guests for the evening were
Lady Blackburne, our Governor's wife and
Mr. Arthur Ringwalt, American Consul Gen
eral, and Mrs. Ringwalt. More than one
hundred and .seventy people attended.
The "\'olunteer Committee" is a group
of ladies of the conununity who have or
ganized themselves to aid the Home. They
are: Mrs. John Forrest, Mrs. john Carrington, Mrs. Richard Arljour, Countess Koliylanska, Mrs. Isoni Herron, Mrs. Philip Rose,
Mrs. Sui Fong Chen, Mrs. Paul Campbell,
Mrs. Philip Sutton, Mrs. Clarence Chang,
and Mrs. Noel Marley.
We want to express our most sincire
gratitude to the Committee for their gen
expenses and ours have increa.scd. Your
income and ours must needs be greater!
Please pray lhat our needs will be met
THLS MONTH!
NEWS
"From the Chapel"
Guy Whidey, graduate of Roanoke Bible
C'ollege arrived in Jamaica June 7th. Sincc
that tim(? he has been more than busy. At
times yon see him behind Ins desk prepar
ing a sermon for the morning worship hour,
in tile I5ay School assembly progrannne tell
ing a N'ivid Bible slory, or in the work.sliop
bent with hanmier or paint brush.
A versatile young man, Guy is full of
energy and love for the work Cod has given
him to do. He has come to Jamaica this
snnuner mainly to work as camp Director
and his experience in the States stanels in
well.
Also
Attendance in our Bible School has been
we would like to thank all those who graci
ously donated food for the dinner, and
those responsible for the lov(>Iy programme
on tile increase for the past few weeks.
We welcome all the new boys and girK-
that followed.
knowledge of Christ and the Bible.
erous and ar<lent work for the Home.
who have turned their hearts toward the
MAllZOltA
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NUMBER 2
8
"Get Ready, Set , . . ."
Ciiinp time is almost here and our boys
I _•
and ,tfirls arc niakin<f preparation. Many of
von ulu) live in America liave already been
to cano.
And hasn't it been fnn!
Wi'
know t lat you have learned nuieli about
yonr Bible as well as havinj; the j^rcatest
tiiuc of the year.
Now you boys and ^iils in sunny lamaiea
had better hurry alon^ with your packin-^.
Mere is your list.
2 Blankets
Bible
2 sheets
Flasblij^bt
2 lar^c towels
Tennis shoes
Sweater
.Mackintosh
Shoe Cleaner
Drinking Mug
Writing paper
Musical instnunent
or games may be
pencil and
exercise book
Pillow and 2 slips
Strong shoes
brought.
It would be great fun if you boys and
•girls in America could come and camp with
us. Please pray that we will liave good
weather and happy days.
Ages and Dates for Camp
Boys — Asies 7-13 — Aug. 7th — 16th
Girls - Ages 7-13 - Aug. 17th - 26th
The rate for a ten day camp is <C.4. 10/-.
'This includes the registration fee. Trans
portation will be provided — inquire about
rates.
Xhike all cheeks payable to:
Grier Park Christian Camp
Backyard Camping
bi the piclinc abo\e you sec our (Inec
boys, Peter, Andy, and Douglas with their
friend Christopher Ringwalt (at right).
Daddy put up (heir lent for a very special
afternoon of Indian play and outdoor camp
ing on the occasion of Christopher's last
visit.
It was lots of fmi.
Backyard camping is only a sample of
the fim and good times the boys art' look
ing forward to in August. Occasionally
they find a penny or a sixpence in the
vard and they dasli into the house calling
out, "Mommy, I found something for my
eamp bank!"
DVBS will be held at the Home july
2lst to July 2.tIIi. Children from the ages
Box 5
Half Way Tree P.O.
jukI send them by July 30th.
of five to fifteen are invited.
REGISTRATION FORM -
GRIER PARK CHRISTIAN CAMP
Plea.sc send this form with 10/- Registration fee (which is not returnable) to:
Crier Park Christian Camp
P.O. Box 5
Half Way Tree P.O.
NAME
ADDRESS.
PARENT'S SIGNATURE.
AGE
SCHOOL.
JULY-AUGUST, 1958
VAGE I'OUR
JAMAICA: "I regret it was not possible ta
Home
Home
is
attend the Buffet Dinner . . . enclosed
more
tliiiii fust il lioiisc,
cheque for the cause." Donald Fitz Ritson.
(Thanks).
We wish we had space to remember all
of our friends, but can only say "Thank
paint and a good You and God bless you for helping."
more
llian
fanev
arclulccUire,
fresh
location.
Home is
a feeling in the
heart:
h o m e
something
Twelve little Iwys greeted Lady Black
rooted
burne on the wide verandah of their Home-
deep in the soil of
a speeial ph^oe,
in an or(lerly and most adoring manner.
Clive presented her with a lovely corsage
made from flowers grown in the Home gar;den. They had looked forward to the visit
hardly to be ilefined in words.
And
Home
i.s
greatest w here
children are!
The I a in a i c a
B o v s'
Home ptits Christ
Christian
first.
Education is
well
rounded,
home life is sweet
with a round of
varied expericnc<;s
and activities—yet,
there, behind tlie
scenes is the great
est foundation man
can build ui)on — Christ!
"International Mailbag"
U.S.A. "Have you heard?
We have
TWINS? It is always good to hear frorn
vou . . . love and prayers." Mrs. Fred
Smith.
time!)
j"Lady Blackburne Visits"
is
(More and better Smiths all the
,
.1, , .
of
the
Governor's
wife
and
were
well
pleased that she had arrive^d.
After introductions, smiks, greetings, and
handsliakcs were over, Lady Blackburne
toureil tlur Home. She was delighted with
the dormitory, interested in the Prepara
tory and Kindergarten SehooL and pleased
with tlu' general programme of activity.
Completing the tour, Lady Blackburne-
Iwas greeted in tlie drawing room of the
Home by the Volunteer Committee. Around
the teapot, we discussed the activities of
the Home, the newest of which is the
Grier Park Christian camp, and a brief
history of the Home.
Day Nursery Established
Christian Day School enrolment has in
creased during the term. We now havealmost 60 on roll.
The school is divided into a Nursery de-
narhnent, Kindergarten
department and'
i'rep school. For many months now, tho
"Enclosed checks . . . hope these will bnng
gay spirited, frolicking nursety class has
been meeting in the new buitding. With'
Winnie Jones. (Your help toward the Home
chapel fimd is encouraging.)
"Our faith is strengthened because we have
to lean heavier upon Him during diffietilt
times . . ." It'ffy Fanner. (How utterly
an incH'ase in number, we have felt theneed of separation.
Three days of remodellinti, tainting and'
your dreams a bit closer."
Dean and
true).
j
"You have been much in our prayers dur
ing recent months . . ." Ethel Clark,
cleaning has turned our large drab ser
vants (juarters into a "fairyland" house.
Two rooms are dedicated to "nap" rooms
with sleepy rabbits and kittens on thewalls, while the large play room boasts
faithful prayers and help has been a ble.ss- ,<if a rocking horse, small furniture and
ing.)
,
"l' only wish I cotild do more for such a
eood Christian work." M. Summerman.
You have done much through tl^j'^rs!)
Ilovely nictures.
Children of working parents spend all
day in the school. We arc happy for this
j)l^portnnily of caring for our lime charges.
For Strength And Vigom . . .
With the Compliments
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Kingston Industrial
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