Eureka, California

International Tract and Missionary Society · Oakland, California · Aug 6, 1885

FromSigns of the Times, Vol. 11, No. 30.

Eureka, California.

AFTER a very quiet sail of twenty-five hours, Brother Ings and myself arrived here this forenoon. In all my sailing on this coast I never saw the sea so smooth north of San Francisco, as on this trip.

The camp is located in an alder grove within the city limits. The shade is abundant. There are twenty-two tents up, besides the large tent. Times are exceedingly hard in this county, which will tell somewhat against the meeting. The prospect at present is not favorable for a large attendance. But all seem hopeful, cheerful, and happy. We pray that we may have a good meeting—one which will be a lasting benefit to the cause in this part of the State.

It is our earnest hope that our brethren will not get into the habit of letting hard times keep them away from these important convocations. If the prospect for this world is discouraging, it is no reason why we should let go the work of securing a home in the world to come. EDITOR.

Eureka, Cal., July 30.

P. S. Last evening, at our first meeting, we had a larger congregation than we had expected. All were quiet and attentive. The influence seems to be favorable, and we hope for good results.