More reading--Funchal 100 years ago

Yesterday I linked you to an article in the New York Times. The link today is about Madeira, a chapter from a book written by Norman Grubb. Rees Howells, Intercessor is a biography, and the particular chapter linked here tells of a visit to Madeira made by RH about 100 years ago. In the course of the story, mention is made of a "missionary" and an "evangelist" in Funchal, who are unnamed and I gathered they are not the same person. I assume they would have been associated with the Scots Kirk (Church of Scotland or present-day Presbyterian Church in Funchal), which, from what I gather, was somewhat evangelical up until the 1950s or thereabouts.

The article mentions Reid's Hotel (still in existence) and the fact that Madeira's early attraction for foreigners was due, in large part, to the climate, which was recommended for tuberculosis patients.

The chapter on Madeira is found here.  Thanks to a brother from the UK who visited us last month and called my attention to this story.