REPORT FROM BRO. STONE.
By Albert Stone
CONSIDERABLE time has passed since my last report, and, perhaps, in that respect, I should confess to remissness; yet I have not been altogether idle in the Master's cause. Since my last report, I have labored, as heretofore, with the churches in Northern Vermont and in Canada. Though I cannot speak of a rapid advancement of the cause in any part of our field of labor, and though there is much ground yet to be occupied, the cause is gradually advancing. The brethren and sisters, generally, are steadfast, well established, and gradually abounding in the work of the Lord, and feel assured that their faithful labors will not be in vain in the Lord. Our meetings are good, and profitable, and well appreciated by the brethren. Since my last report, a few have been added to the church in East Richford, by conversion and baptism, and a few brethren have purchased farms there, so the church are decidedly encouraged to move on in the right direction. The Quarterly Meeting held with them Nov. 7, was interesting and profitable. After the Sabbath, the brethren met to consult in regard to building a meeting-house, appointed the requisite committees, agreed on a location, pledged over $500, and the work, I am informed, is in process of execution. The brethren of this church are not wealthy, and they are few in number; but they have some of the “Caleb and Joshua” spirit in them, and with the blessing of the Lord, will doubtless succeed in this truly laudable enterprise.