Report From Elder Loughborough by John Norton Loughborough

Review and Herald Publishing Association · Washington, D. C. · Oct 20, 1904

Report From Elder Loughborough

By John Norton Loughborough

My last report through the REVIEW was made in the latter part of June, just after our excellent camp-meeting and yearly conference in Oakland.

For years I have had more or less bronchial difficulty, and on finding that the humidity of Oakland aggravated the trouble, I decided that a change to a dryer, warmer climate with less fog would be beneficial. We, therefore, on July 7, moved our few household effects to Mountain View, where we have lived for over three months in a tent on a lot fifty by one hundred and fifty feet, which, through the kindness of friends, we purchased at very reasonable figures.

The last place I owned was sold in June, thirty years ago; since that date I have sojourned in various climes, in different parts of the world, at times comfortable, and at other times very uncomfortable, oftener the latter. As age advances, it seems proper that I should have a little cottage and a small garden spot for the closing days of my earthly pilgrimage.

I had a little means left from the sale of my former home, which was loaned to one of our associations. Being disappointed in getting this, I was obliged to again take the saw and hammer and go to work with my hands; for I had not the means to hire help. This I have been doing for the last three months. At first I experienced sore muscles, but as I persevered in the work, it has been a physical benefit, so that now I can do quite a day's work without overfatigue. At the present writing our cottage is nearly ready for occupancy, and I am in hopes to get what is due me so as to meet obligations at the proper time. So out of our misfortunes good comes, and verifies the fact that all things work for the good of those who love the Lord.

Our permanent address is now Mountain View, Santa Clara Co., Cal.

J. N. LOUGHBOROUGH.