ORLAND AND RICEVILLE, CALIFORNIA.
By E. A. Briggs
THE work in these two adjoining villages has been carried on under somewhat disadvantageous circumstances. The violent winds necessitated the storing of the tent; and as the tent master's children were dangerously sick, he had to hasten home. Nevertheless nine earnest souls have taken hold of the third angel's message, determined to obtain at all events, with the blessing of God, the pearl of great price. Though much scattered and assailed, I trust they will prove faithful, and stand in the day of the Lord's appearing. One gratifying feature which I have noticed of late, is the respect which the Seventh-day Adventist Message receives from the public. Nearly everyone seems to know something of it; and the schoolhouses are readily opened for its proclamation. October 7, 1881. E. A. BRIGGS.