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4 NEGLECTED ARABIA

Mrs. Van Peurscm writes about 1 lie woman's nuMliral work In
Muscat: The first few weeks of uur slay in Muscat after our return
from furlough were taken up with the nursing of our own family whose
members were suffering with influenza. Dr. llosmon was in Suhar at
the time, being called there by Sayed Hamed whose child needed
medical attention. While there she visited Saham, Suweik, and Batho,
reporting 476 patients treated, and a very enthusiastic and encouraging
demonstration of the working of the Divine Spirit assisting her in her
evangelistic efforts. Mrs. Van Peursem says, “The longer we are in
medical work the more we become impressed with the many infirmities
caused by ignorance and the many more which are made worse by
ignorance. A greater effort to teach our women in prevention of dis­
eases, care of children, and general hygiene should have as large a part
in our Christian service as the cure and treatments have.”
Nurse Mary is still proving a strong pillar in the medical work, not
only because she can prescribe for the sick women who come to her,
but also because of the uplifting influence she has on the community by
her Christian helpfulness and friendship.

Bahrain
Though an island situated off the coast of a barren desert, Bahrain
presents to the eye of the visitor who comes to it by steamer a beautiful
appearance with its numerous palm trees, and its distant mountain.
Upon arrival at the shore of the island, however, one finds considerable
barren desert surrounding the gardens, and experiences the heat of the
sun's rays upon it and the depressing effect of its humid atmosphere.
So it is also with the work of the mission there. Upon arrival one U
impressed with the large number of friends the mission has and tin
hearty welcome given to any new missionary coming to the. island, but
this welcome is nut extended to our religion, and few are the people in
Bahrain who are willing to accept the religion of Jesus Christ with
open minds and hearts.

THE NEW WOMEN'S AND CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL, UAH RAIN
The Msuun Memorial Hospital appears in the left backKruun.l