JUST IN TIME by R. F. ANDREWS.

The Seventh-day Adventist Publishing Association · Battle Creek, Mich. · Jul 21, 1868

JUST IN TIME.

By R. F. ANDREWS.

We have just received the REVIEW, and see that the Convocation in Wisconsin “is postponed.” This I believe is in harmony with the will of the Lord, and meets my mind exactly. But some may ask, “Why?” I answer.

First, There is a terrible drought in this part of Wisconsin; there has been no rain for over five weeks, and no prospect of any yet. The soil in this section is very sandy. This being the case you will see at once the effect: nearly every thing is dried up. Grass, in many places, is just as dry as it can be after being killed with frost. Corn is rolled up all day and has the appearance of corn that has been pulled out of the ground and lain in the hot sun an hour. The outside leaves are, in many pieces, turned brown, and looks as though it had been killed with frost; consequently it would be very difficult to get feed for a great many teams.

Second, The extreme heat. The mercury ran up to 97 in the shade, yesterday, and has ranged from 90 to 96 for the past week. It would be almost impossible to endure the heat.

And third, Harvesting is already commenced here. The dry, hot weather has brought it on at least three weeks earlier than common. When I came here the 14th, and saw the condition of things, I was really perplexed to know what to do. It was too late to give any notice through the REVIEW, and I was satisfied our meeting would be a failure. Consequently, when I saw the postponement notice, I was greatly relieved. Yet if there is no meeting there will be quite a disappointment. There is a great desire manifested to have Bro. and Sr. White attend this meeting, and I earnestly hope if there is a general meeting held in Northern Wisconsin this season, that they may see it duty to attend.

In hope and love, Dell Prairie, July 17, 1868. R. F. ANDREWS.