The November 1, 1927, Watch Tower explained what was happening: "There are those today in the church [congregation] occupying the responsible position of elder . . . who refuse to encourage their brethren to have part in the service, and who refuse to participate in the service themselves. . . .
I-The Watch Tower kaNovember 1, 1927, yachaza lokho okwakusenzakala, yathi: 'Kulabanye lamuhla esontweni [ebandleni] abangabadala, abalokhu besala ukukhuthaza abazalwane babo ukuthi batshumayele, njalo bona ngokwabo kabafuni ukutshumayela.