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In one way or another, generally informally, this work is often done. But what is offered for discussion here is the practice of another body, whose canvassers seek to arrange regular meetings in the drawing rooms of the houses they visit. Here they pursue a systematic course of study with those who attend. Experience on our own canvassing does not suggest that there would be great enthusiasm among most of those we visit, but any opportunities should certainly be taken, and it is possible that a slight modification might be better received. If our brethren and sisters can bring themselves to make the Truth known to the people in their own neighbourhood, and throw their own houses open for such meetings among those who are interested, there is no doubt that our position as a body will be much better known where-we live, whether the visitors come or not. And if they do come, the situation is ideal.

A planned system of study is necessary for such work: a " Sunday School Calendar " type of programme for a grown-up audience. We can probably devise such plans informally for our own needs, but there may be scope for developing the plans on a bigger scale both for this purpose and for