North Carolina by Mrs. W. L. Killen

Review and Herald Publishing Association · Takoma Park Station, Washington, D. C. · Apr 22, 1909

North Carolina

By Mrs. W. L. Killen

SILVER CITY.—One evening as I was reading our good papers, the thought occurred to me, Why not have some neat temperance meetings here? So I began to agitate the subject; for there is great need of reform in this line especially. I visited the Methodist Episcopal church one Sunday, and talked the matter over with the pastor. He appeared willing to co-operate; so we met that afternoon to lay plans and to select officers. They chose me as leader. We asked about fourteen different persons to read, sing, and recite on various temperance themes. But few had anything suitable to read, so I furnished them with articles.

We had our first meeting last Sunday, which was very interesting. About fourteen persons were on the program, and nearly all the articles were taken from our literature. The large church was very nearly full. All were delighted with the meeting. These are to be continued monthly. I will be thankful for any health and temperance tracts or papers for distribution that any one can send us. There are only two families of Sabbath-keepers here. Pray for us, that we may hold up the blessed light of truth. Mrs. W. L. Killen.