A Flying Trip Through New England by K. C. Russell

Review and Herald Publishing Association · Takoma Park Station, Washington, D. C. · Mar 14, 1912

A Flying Trip Through New England

By K. C. Russell

THURSDAY, February 8, I left Washington for Portland, Maine, arriving there the following afternoon. It was my first visit to this important city, which is so closely associated with the early history of this message. While there, I was entertained at the mission, and also at the hospitable home of Elder J. F. Piper. The mission home is located only a few steps from the new White Memorial Church of Seventh-day Adventists. The mission is under the supervision of Elder and Mrs. S. N. Haskell. They have at present a corps of nine workers. Two regular services are held each week for the benefit of citizens of Portland. These meetings are conducted on Thursday and Sunday evenings, and a number of interested persons are in attendance at each service. One most encouraging feature in connection with these services is the fact that the newspapers of the city give very liberal reports of the lectures delivered from time to time.

A large amount of our literature is being placed in the hands of the citizens of Portland. Personal visits are being made by the workers to the homes of the people, while cottage meetings and Bible readings are conducted as opportunity affords.

Plans are already being laid by those in charge of the work in Maine to carry on a most vigorous campaign in behalf of the cause of temperance reform, should such an issue be submitted again to be voted upon by the citizens of Maine. This State occupies a strategic place in this particular feature in the United States, and therefore every State in the Union should feel a responsibility in the matter of sacrificing men and means to make another campaign for the cause of prohibition in this State a most signal success.

The Lord came near to bless in the services conducted during my short visit in this city. In company with Elder Piper, on our return trip I enjoyed a most pleasant visit in the vicinity of Boston, our former field of labor. We were delighted to see the work in the Melrose Sanitarium so prosperous. A most excellent spirit seemed to pervade the institution.

Tuesday evening, February 13, we spoke at the Y. M. C. A. Hall in Somerville, Mass., to a crowded house, on the work of the Papacy in this country.

Wednesday afternoon we went to South Lancaster, where we remained until Thursday afternoon. I enjoyed the privilege of speaking twice to the students of the academy, and was delighted to learn how God is signally blessing this institution in every way.

Thursday evening I was at the home of Elder L. S. Wheeler, at Worcester, Mass., and Friday came to New York City, where I remained over Sabbath, during which time I had the pleasure of addressing three different congregations of our people.

Elder R. D. Quinn, president of the Greater New York Conference, with his associates, is giving much attention and study to the gigantic problem of how the millions in the great city of New York can be reached with the third angel's message.

Sunday evening I spoke to a full house in the First Seventh-day Adventist church of Philadelphia. I trust that the results of the various services which were held during this short trip will prove a blessing to those who were in attendance. K. C. RUSSELL.