Report of Progress by Editor

California Conference of Seventh-day Adventists · Oakland, Cal. · Dec 3, 1874

Report of Progress.

By Editor

SINCE our last we can report some progress in the Missionary work. In several of the Districts the Directors report the appointment of officers, and are complying with instructions given. We would be glad to hear from all where the Society is organized. In District No. 8, they have had but little opportunity to learn of the Missionary work. The matter will be presented and organized there at the time of the Quarterly Meeting, Dec. 20th, the Lord willing.

One brother in Missouri, sends in eleven subscribers for the SIGNS, and says, "It's sweet to work for Jesus." District No. 5, in this State, sends six new, outside subscribers for the SIGNS with $12.25 to pay for them, and say nothing. But we say, It is action which speaks for itself. Let the example be followed by other Districts.

Bro. H., a beginner in District No. 3, sends in three new subscribers, and says, "One Mr.— handed me $1, and says, 'send me the paper.' I am going through the neighborhood to see how many subscribers I can get, and then you will hear from me again." That letter has the true ring in it. Who will go and do likewise? There are many of your neighbors who would take the SIGNS and willingly pay the $2 a year, if it was properly placed before them. We design to have a live "News" column, a chronicle of passing, startling events and casualties, of value to many who now take no paper. Now is the time to work. Which District will send in the greatest number of paying subscribers before our State Quarterly Meeting, Jan. 2, 1875. "Provoke unto love and to good works." Heb. 10:24.

NEW SUBCRIBERS.

Since publishing No. 9, we have received new paid subscribers for the SIGNS from our Tract and Missionary workers, as follows: District No. 1, two subscribers : No. 2, two : No. 3, two : No. 4, one : No. 5, six : No. 6, none : No. 7, none : No. 8, two : No. 9, seven. Total, twenty-two.