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1 ,. SILENT WITNESSES.< for the TRUTH IN BENGAL " "," ONE BEING THE HUNDRED AND ELEVENTH REPORT OF THE tcalcutta CHRI~TIAN TRACT AND BOOK SOCIETY (INCO~PORATED). INSTITUTED I~ 18i~, IN CO-OPERATION WITH THE RELIGIOUS TRACT SOCIETY,-, LONDON :~,;'.. ~, -SJyt. ~.t \ 11,ll:l '\ :_"".J Obtainable from The Secretary of the Society, 41a Lower CircularRoad, Calcutta orfrom the Baptist Mission Press, Calcutta

2 THE ONE HUNDRED AND ELEVENTH REPORT OF THE CALCUTTA CHRISTIAN TRACT AND BOOK SOCIETY (INCORPORATED) INSTITUTED IN PUBLISHED BY THE CALCUITA CHRISTIAN TRACT AND BOOK SOCIETY, AND PRINTED AT THE BAPTIST MISSION PRESS 1942

3 THE ONE HUNDRED AND ELEVEN1H ANNUAL MEETING OF THE MEMBERS OF THE SOCIETY was held at the Bible House, 23 Chowringhee Road, on Tuesday, 7th April, 1942, the Rev. Allan Cameron, B.D., presiding. The proceedings were opened with prayer, after which the report of the HOD. Secretary and Treasurer was presented. The following resolutions were adopted:, That the Report now presented be adopted and printed, together with the audited accounts of the Society for the year ending 30th September, 1941.' 'That the following be appointed Officers and Members of the Committee for the current year.' [N.B.-Here follow the names on the page opposite.]

4 THE CALCU'ITA CHRISTIAN TRACT AND BOOK SOCIETY OFFICE-BEARERS AND COMMITI'EE FOR 1942 President: THE REv. ALLAN CAMERON, M.A., B.D. Vice-President: THE REv. CANON J. P. N. BISWAS, M.A. Honorary Secretary and Treasurer: MR. W. E. FRENCH 41A LoWER. CIRCULAR ROAD, CALCU'ITA REv. P. K. AoHICARY. MR. A. N. BISWAS. MISS L. BOSE. REv. D. A. CHOWDHURY. REv. P. N. DAS. MISS H. B. DAY. MR. N. GHOSE. MR. B. K. GHOSH. CANON K. B. GHOSH. MRs. W. G. GRIFFITHS. Members of the Committee: MR. L. L. HODGSON. MISs A. M. LEES. MR. B. C. MUKERJI. MR. S. C. MUKERJI. REv. C. C. PANDE. MR. C. S. PATERSON. MRs. E. S. REEs. REv. T. E. T. SHORB. MR. N. A. SmeAR. MISs O. STILLWELL. MRS, I. R. WALLACE,

5 CONSTITUTION That the Society shall be denominated 'THE CALCUTI'A CmusTIAN TRAer AND BOOK SOCIBTY 7 and that its design be to supply, in various languages, Tracts for distribution among the Heathen, Mohammedans and others; and Books of Christian Instruction for Schools, and for the spiritual good of professing Christians. That this Society, cordially approving of the object and the constitution of the Religious Tract Society in London, is desirous of holding friendly intercourse and co-operating with that Institution, in the circulating of Christian Books and Treatises. That all contributors to the objects of the Society shall be considered members thereof, and be entitled to vote at the General Meetings. That the business of the Society shall be conducted by a President, Vice-President, Secretary, Treasurer, and a Committee, consisting of at least twenty members, all of whom shall be elected annually. That the Committee for the time being shall be empowered to fill vacancies occurring during the year. In all elections the representative character of the Committee shall be preserved. That the Committee shall meet monthly for the despatch of business, or oftener, if necessary, at a time and place appointed by themselves-five members to be a quorum. That the Annual General Meeting of the Society shall be held on a: dat< of which public notice shall be given; and at this Meeting a Report of the Committee's proceedings for the past year shall be given and ~ officers for the ensuing year appointed.

6 REPORT FOR THE YEAR WE are again able to record an increase in the sales of books. The total this year is 34,724, an increase of 3,595 on the record number of last year. The sales of tracts, too, have returned to normal, and number 1,35,400. Our best seller is ' Jisur Kahini', 4,352 copies. Three booklets for Muslims, Manaber Dusman Pap', 'Khus Keccha', and' Praise be to God' are in the honours list, with the pice hymn book' Jiban Sangit', the Mirror of the Heart', and ' Rakhal Raja' Six new books were published during the year, and a number of other valuable books were approaching completion when our year ended. The six new books were all sponsored by the Christian Literature Board for Bengal, which secured for us grants to the amount of Rs.350. During September a Literature Commission was sent to Bengal by the National Christian Council at the request of the Christian Literature Board for Bengal. The Commission was a very infiuential one, and made a most careful survey of the situation with regard to the publication and distribution of Christian literature in Bengal. The Commission made a series of valuable recommendations, the first of which was that the Christian Literature Board and the Tract Society should be combined to form one body, with the Tract Society as a nucleus. These recommendations will be considered by the bodies concerned during the current year. We are grateful for ~he blessing of God on the work of the Society and those who distribute its publications, and pray for His guidance as we consider the proposals of the Commission. W. E. FRENCH.

7 BENGALI:- BooKS- * Into the Way.. * The Book of Prayer.. * Aggrey of Africa Jay Pataka Acts, Part I * Islam for Beginners.. ENGLlSH: TRACT- What does a Christian Believe? NEW PUBLICATIONS 1,000 copies. 2, ,000 OJ 5,000 copies. BENGALI:- BooKS- Little Children's Bible Elementary Catechism Story of Jesus Sweet First Fruits TRAcrs- ~~.. liiilcrfit er"1cri{ ~~S1' ~9ffiI~ ~~ ~~~.. ~i1-itt~ ert"jlf~lfcr cepe{ ~fir ~~ ~QftJl ~~ijf,~ ~'q.1 REPRINTS 3,000 copies. 5,000 " 10, ,000 " 10,000 copies. 10, , , MUSALMANI BENGALI (Reprint):- TRAcrs-,crrt~tolt <J~t~ ii-tl1flt't~ ~~ii '~-CiI1-~'~ 'elt1rl C<JiI ~~ ~ '!ffl~ ~~ ~t~~~~~<jr<j~~1.. 10,000 copies. 10, ,000.. Books published for the Christian Literature Board.

8 BENGALI :- BOOKS IN THE PRESS (or published since 30th September, 1941) Daily Light (Morning hour) (Reprint) Unseen Helper (Reprint) * Living Church * Ramji Stewardship Ephesians.... Greatest thing in the World (Reprint) Father's Love.. * Our Daily Life and Religion MUSALMANI BENGALI : Way of the Father (Reprint) Khus Kechha (Reprint) TRAcrs ~t~ litflio.. ~~ fiji"," ~ ~~? Books printed during the year Tracts" ~, "" Books issued during the year Tracts 1,000 copies. 2,000 " 500 1,000 " 500 1,000 copies..,.. 10, ,.. 1,15,000 ".. 34,724 ".. 1,35,400 "

9 SUBSCR1PTIONS, DONATIONS, AND GRANTS recei ved from 18t October, 1940 to 30th September, 1941 Subscriptions and Donations: Messrs. Mackinnon Mackenzie & Co. " Lord Bishop of Calcutta Women's Day of Prayer Literature Sunday Collectionsper Mr. N. K. Biswas for N.B. Bengal Baptist Union Suagram Church Grants for Specific Publications:- Christian Literature Board for Bengalfor 'Unseen Helper' for 'Book of Prayers' for 'Into the Way' Rs. A. P The following grants were made:- Rev. D. A. Chowdhury for 'Khuskhabar' All-Bengal Week of Witness TOTAL S

10 CALCUITA CHRISTIAN TRACf AND BOOK SOCIETY Balance Sheet as at 30th September, 1941 LIABILITIES. Rs. A. P. Rs. A. P. ASSETS. GENERAL BALANCE- As per last account.. 1,48, Add Appreciation of Investments 7, ,55, Less Exce~s of Expenditure over Income for the year 2, ,53, CaARTERED BANK OF INDIA, AusTRAlJA AND CmNA- Amount overdrawn SUNDRY CREDITORS Audit Fees B.M. Press TOTAL FURNITURE- As per last account INVESTMENTS (at market value)- 4% Loan 1960/70 Rs.I10-8-O.. 3-1% Govt. Promissory Notes 1854/55 Rs.96.. SPECIAL INVESTMENTS (at market value)- 31% Govt. Promissory Notes Rs.96 31% Govt. Promissory Notes 1900/01 Rs.96 STOCK OF PUBLICATIONS- As per Secretary's valuation CASH IN HAND 1,54, TOTAL Rs. A.P. Rs. A. P. 5, , , , , ,29, , ,54, > ~ CALCUTI'A, 16th March, Examined and found corr~t. LOVELOCK & LEWES, Chartered Accountants, Registered Accountants.

11 CALCUITA CHRISTIAN TRAer AND BOOK SOCIETY Trading Account/or the year ended 30th September, 1941 Rs. A. P. Rs.5 A. P. To STOCK AS AT 30m SEPTEMBER, C.T.S. Own Publications 13, Ii Misc. Vemacu1ars , " PuBuCATIONS " PURCHASE OF BOOKS Misc. Vernaculars " BINDING CHARGES LANDING AND CLEARING CHARGES 5, By SALES- C.T.S. Own Publications Misc. Vernaculars " SrocK AS AT 30m SEPTEMBER, 1941 (per Secretary's valuation)- C.T.S. Own Publications Misc. Vernaculars.. " Loss ON TRADING FOR THE YEAR- Transferred to Profit and Loss Account Rs. A. P. Rs. A. P. 2, , , , , > o i TOTAL 19, TOTAL 19,

12 CALCU'ITA CHRISTIAN TRACT AND BOOK SOCIETY Profit and Loss Account for the year ended 30th September, 1941 To SALES AGENCY Rs. A. P. Rs. A. P. 3, By SUBSCRIPTIONS AND DONATIONS Rs.A.P. Rs. A.P L.: " Omcs ExPENsES " INTEREST ON INVESTMENTS " PJrny PluNnNo " INTEREST (Special Investments) 4, " STATIONERY " DEFICIT FOR THE YEAR 2, " CONYBYANCB CHARGES " POSTAGE STAMPS , " AUDIT FEES " Loss AS PBR 1'RADING ACCOUNT 3, TorAL. 7, TorAL 7,