p. 17 | Western North Carolina by W. H. ARMSTRONG.

Review and Herald Publishing Association · Takoma Park Station, Washington, D. C. · Dec 12, 1912

Western North Carolina

By W. H. ARMSTRONG.

ABOUT the first of July I was invited by the North Carolina Conference to come to Banners Elk and take charge of the work which Elder R. T. Nash had been carrying on, as he had been called to Albemarle. We now have a new church building, the best in this part of the country, and at this writing (November 14) we are holding protracted meetings, with an excellent outside attendance. Another church building will soon be erected about eight miles from here, and we plan to have a church-school at each place.

This is a good, healthful locality, and there are some excellent opportunities for buying homes, either those of a few acres or large farms. The people are very friendly and hospitable, and any of our Northern brethren desiring to locate in this part of the country would receive a hearty welcome. We need some families who are well established in the faith to help in these new churches which have just been raised up. Any who come will find a wide field for missionary work. There is also a good opening for a first-class boot- and shoe-maker, one who is able to carry on both old and new work. A competent workman would, I believe, soon have a good trade. Any who are interested in these openings, and desire further information regarding conditions here, should communicate with the writer. W. H. ARMSTRONG.