NEW ENGLAND T. & M. SOCIETY by Stephen N. Haskell; Maria L. Huntley

Seventh-day Adventist Publishing Association · Battle Creek, Mich. · Jun 29, 1876

NEW ENGLAND T. & M. SOCIETY.

By Stephen N. Haskell; Maria L. Huntley

The New England Tract and Missionary Society met at Washington, N. H., June 10, 1876, according to appointment in RE-VIEW. After the opening services, a short time was occupied in reading the report of labor performed in Dist. No. 4, and in business pertaining to that district. This report showed a marked improvement in some respects in this district during the last quarter. One feature of encouragement was that every member had tried to do something, and had reported the same.

A report of the last general quarterly meeting was then read and accepted. The report of labor performed during the last quarter was also read, which showed that 84 subscribers had been obtained for periodicals; No. of copies sent on trial, 150; No. of periodicals distributed, 1699; No. of pages of tracts and pamphlets distributed, 192,873; No. of families visited, 404; letters written, 215. Money received on donations, etc., during the quarter, $690.30; expended, $260.45.

The Vigilant Missionary Society reported 127 letters written by its members, and 106 received; 31,100 pages of reading matter distributed, etc., during the last quarter.

The editor of the MISSIONARY WORKER not being present, the reading of the paper was omitted, although articles had been prepared as usual. There was a larger attendance at this meeting than at any previous quarterly meeting held at this place. At least twelve different localities were represented from New Hampshire and Massachusetts.

A limited amount of time was devoted to remarks. These showed that the interest that has ever characterized the Society still exists in the hearts of the brethren and sisters. Much feeling was manifested by some present with reference to acting as colporteurs. Several towns in different localities have been canvassed during the winter and spring, which has resulted in a general interest, and calls from a number of places for the living preacher. Especially was this the case in the vicinity of Ipswich, Mass.

The matter of selecting a camp-ground for the next camp-meeting was considered, and in accordance with the mind of the brethren present, it was voted to change the place of the camp-meeting from South Lancaster, the present season, and to leave the selection of the locality to the Camp-meeting Committee. It was also

Voted, That we encourage those in this Conference who feel a burden in reference to missionary work and wish to devote their time to it, as colporteurs or otherwise, to freely consult the Conference Committee in the matter.

The preaching during these meetings was especially solemn and impressive, and some who were present seemed to feel the importance of taking hold of the work of God anew. The meeting Monday A. M. was one of special interest and deep feeling; and some returned to their homes with the determination to start in the service of God, and obey him in keeping all his commandments. It is hoped that the solemn covenant that was entered into on Monday A. M., will mark an era for good with many. S. N. HASKELL, Pres. MARIA L. HUNTLEY, Sec.