Ontario by Ellen I. Burrill

Review and Herald Publishing Association · Takoma Park Station, Washington, D. C. · Jun 7, 1906

Ontario

By Ellen I. Burrill

AFTER finishing the year’s school work in the academy at Stuart, Iowa, I returned for a short visit with my people in Ontario. Because of the interest manifested by the Indians in the meetings held by Elder Thurston and my father it was impossible for the latter to be at home. Accordingly mother, sister, and I spent nearly a week on the Iroquois Reservation near Hagersville, Ontario. About ten years ago a large number of Indians embraced the truth, and two churches were organized. Because of the apostasy of one of the elders they were in great need of help. So much interest is shown that Elder Thurston is still continuing the work. Several of those who have wandered away from God have returned to him. On Sunday seven youth were baptized. On our departure four Indian youth accompanied us to Lorne Park to attend the academy there.

The summer school has just opened with a good attendance. The buildings are small and they are crowded, but the teachers are doing good work. They hope to put up more buildings soon. The spirit of spreading the message pervades the school. Two are earning their expenses by canvassing, and eleven others divide the day between work and study and thus pay their way. The farm is in good condition, and the prospects bright for the year.

During our stay there a committee met to form a Dominion Religious Liberty Association. Mayor Fallinsbee of Strathroy was elected president. The Sunday bill is still in the hands of the House committee.

ELLEN I. BURRILL.