"39. - MADAGASCAR. - Cathechisme en plein air - Missions des PP. Jesuites a TANANARIVE" ("Catechism in the open air"). In a grove of trees, a Malagasy man stands on a slight incline and speaks to a crowd of over forty indigenous men, women, and children. In the background several brick buildings are visible. Postcard issued by the "Propagation de la Foi". The back of the postcard is blank and contains information about the publisher: "L'Oeuvre de la Propagation de la Foi soutient les Missions catholiques du monde entier. Envoyez votre offrande par Cheques Postaux: Paris, 618 25, Lyon, 72.71 ("The work of the Propagation of the Faith supports the catholic Missions of the whole world. Send your offering by Postal cheques") PROPAGATION DE LA FOI, Lyon, 12 Rue Sala. Paris: bien noter nouvelle. adresse: 5, rue Monsieur, VIIe".
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