Western New York by H. W. Carr

Review and Herald Publishing Association · Tacoma Park Station, Washington, D.C. · Jun 18, 1914

Western New York

By H. W. Carr

ELMIRA.—In 1908 there were only eight Adventists in Elmira, meeting in a third-story lodge room under discouraging circumstances. That summer Elder R. B. Clapp conducted a tent effort, which awakened some interest. Later, Elder L. H. Proctor came from New York City and spent two summers here. A better place of worship was secured, and the number increased. When Elder Proctor left on account of failing health, Brother M. W. De L’horbe, of Ontario, was invited to Elmira. The Lord blessed his efforts. The writer and Mrs. Carr joined him in the work last summer. The number of believers now reaches nearly one hundred. An encouraging church school has been established.

The place of worship became too small. Last fall Brother De L’horbe entered upon the task of providing a more commodious place of worship, with school accommodations. As a result of his energies and the faithful help of members, he presented to the Western New York Conference on May 17, 1914, a beautiful little brick-veneered chapel, with a splendid schoolroom in the basement, everything completed, free from mortgage.

Elder K. C. Russell delivered the dedicatory address to a full house. Miss Celia Richmond, the church-school teacher, has moved her school into the new apartments. We thank God for his tender mercies, and pray that he may continue to bless the work in Elmira.

H. W. CARR.