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International Tract and Missionary Society · Oakland, California · Feb 19, 1885

Oakland, Cal.

SUNDAY morning, Feb. 15, just four months from the day of our departure for the East, it was our privilege to meet with nearly sixty employes of the "Pacific Press," in the folding-room, for morning prayers. Nothing makes us feel more at home than to meet with so many with whom we have been so long associated in this work.

The church is prosperous. Since Jan. 1 nine have been admitted by baptism and three by letter. We greatly enjoyed speaking to them about the evidences and progress of the present truth.

The Sabbath-school is flourishing, and bringing its members into the church. Its membership is now 286; the attendance averages from ninety to ninety-five per cent. When we consider that the membership of the church is scattered all over the city, we think the per cent. of attendance indicates an excellent interest.

When our house of worship was built in Oakland, some careful brethren found considerable fault because we built so large. Now our house is too small. The Sabbath-school fills every part, basement, main room, and gallery. Our Sabbath congregation fills the auditorium, and more are coming.

Brother White informs us that, according to last general reports, California has the second, third, and fourth schools in size among our people. A good and growing and spiritual interest in the Sabbath-school is a good indication in any church.