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Seventh-day Adventist Publishing Association · Battle Creek, Mich. · Jul 3, 1879

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Georgetown, Tent No. 4, June 23.—We pitched our tent in the village of Eaton, June 5. Remained there until June 18, when (as there seemed from the first to be no interest) we came to this place. A remarkably friendly feeling has been manifested toward us thus far. We have been favored in all of our arrangements, the use of the lot, lumber, organ, etc., being donated by different individuals. One gentleman also gives us the use of a fine bell for calling the people together, which we find of great service.

We held our first meeting evening after the Sabbath, June 21. A large and attentive audience was present. The interest seemed still greater Sunday afternoon and evening. The tent was nearly filled in the evening. Papers and tracts are taken eagerly, the larger portion of the tracts being paid for. We hope that, with the blessing of God, a good work may be accomplished. E. W. WHITNEY. J. Q. FOY.

Etna, Tompkins Co., June 19.—Since our last report the weather has been cool, yet we have a good hearing, congregations averaging one hundred. Spiritualism has been the leading element of the place, but according to reports we think it has been greatly checked. We come now to the law and Sabbath questions, and hope and pray that many may be led to accept the truth. Remember us. T. M. LANE. E. S. LANE.

A report from the above locality dated June 26, is as follows:—

Our meetings still continue with interest, but the congregations are not so large since we presented the Sabbath question. Many acknowledge the truth, and we think some are deciding to obey. T. M. LANE. E. S. LANE.

Ogdensburg, Tent No. 1.—We pitched the tent here June 11 and 12; that is, partly pitched it twice on Wednesday, the 11th, but were ordered off from both places, because the owner—under pressure of opposing influence—withdrew his consent to our use of the lot. The tent is now located on the corner of Fayette and Morris streets, the lot being owned by a Roman Catholic lady, who declares that all should have liberty to hold meetings and worship God in accordance with the dictates of their own consciences. The weather has been cold, cloudy, and rainy since we commenced meetings. Sunday afternoon, June 15, we supposed that rain and cold combined would hinder people from coming; but the tent was full. The attendance is good, and the interest rising. Tuesday, by request, we commenced afternoon meetings, and the interest demands their continuance. May the Lord hear and answer the prayers of his children for a blessing on the effort here. CHAS. B. REYNOLDS.