GENERAL MEETING IN ONTARIO.
By A. J. Breed
This meeting was held at St. Thomas, December 5-12. The time was spent in studying the recent Testimonies, and such subjects as are of especial interest for this time. All the laborers who could leave their fields were present, and took an active part in the work taken up. There was an earnest desire manifested by all to see the work in this young Conference move forward, and accomplish all that God would have it accomplish. The canvassing work received special attention. The Review and Herald has carried on this work in the past; but now the Ontario Conference will have control of the territory, and will make extra efforts to secure canvassers to place all our publications in the homes of the people. I have not seen a more promising field than Ontario. The people are well educated and intelligent, and such are always glad to get good literature, especially religious literature. Ontario has no State agent to look after the work, but Elder P. M. Howe will give it special attention, for a time, and any who wish to canvass for our publications, in a new territory, will do well to correspond with him. The canvassing work is a part of the work of God for the salvation of souls, and will not close until the third angel's message shall close its work. There ought to be many who will take up this important part of the work, and continue in it until it shall close. There was a good interest manifested in the meetings. Those present were anxious to see the work pushed into new fields. There are many openings for the living preacher, the Bible worker, and the canvasser, as well as for missionary workers. To get more room, and have better accommodations for the people, the opera house was secured Sunday afternoon and evening, where many of the people had the opportunity of listening to the truth. They seemed well pleased with the subjects presented, and from what was said, were interested to hear further. I shall watch the work in Ontario, and hope to see it rise and occupy the place God would have it among sister Conferences in proclaiming the truth. May the Lord guide the work and the workers in this young Conference. A. J. BREED.