Another assembly of this same series was held in Auckland, New Zealand. It, too, was marked by a feeling of greater urgency, for swift expansion was again evident. For example, 421 offered themselves for baptism. They know the time allotted for the preaching work is now greatly reduced. They want to have a larger share.

The public lecture, “The Road Back to Peace in Paradise,” was attended by 8,400, indicating that over 2,000 newly interested ones had come from the Auckland area to hear.

As in so many other convention cities, the Witnesses are being viewed with greater respect by those who appreciate peace and good order. An official letter of the Auckland Trotting Club said: “As your convention has now drawn to a close, may I take this opportunity to express my Committee’s appreciation to you and to all your delegates for the outstanding way in which your meetings at the Alexandra Park Raceway were conducted.”

New Zealand 5,266 8,400 421