East Aurora, Erie Co., N. Y.
By CHAS. B. REYNOLDS.
The weather was very cold and unfavorable while we were at Willink, the west end of this village. We held meetings every afternoon but one, although the attendance was not large. The majority of those who attended have embraced the truth. After camp-meeting, although engaged for Jamestown, we realized that further endeavor should be made to help those almost persuaded, and decided to pitch the sixty-foot tent in the center of the village, half a mile east of the first location. Heavy drenching rain and bitter cold hindered. The interest was chiefly confined to those who attended at Willink. Sabbath, June 15, eight influential and substantial persons took intelligent and firm stand to keep the commandments of God and the faith of Jesus. These, with fourteen scattered ones who reside near enough to attend Sabbath meetings in this place, make a good little company. Organized regular Sabbath meetings, and appointed Bro. Ben Holmes, of Glenwood, leader. We never knew a company to start under more favorable auspices, and are confident of hearing a good report of their progress, unity, and zeal. Monday, June 17, we shipped the tent to Jamestown, Chautauqua county, having advertised to commence meetings, Sabbath, the 22d. We expect Eld. B. L. Whitney and an efficient tent company. Bro. I. Foy of Madison county, who has been with us since camp-meeting, has been indefatigable in canvassing, and in every way endeavoring to help in the work. Bro. Frank A. Hall has gained the love and respect of the people by his genial courtesy. He is becoming an efficient tent master, and is faithfully studying to become an efficient laborer in the vineyard.