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Seventh-day Adventist Publishing Association · Battle Creek, Mich. · Jul 30, 1901

NEW YORK.

The work in this conference is moving onward encouragingly. Six tents are in the field, all in new territory. The laborers are of good courage. It has already been reported that some have accepted the Sabbath.

In company with the State agent, I have been holding meetings in different parts of the State, in the interest of the canvassing work, and we are glad to see new recruits stepping into the ranks. Where we do not see all accomplished that we would desire, we are thankful for the omens of a return of the old-time spirit in this important branch of the Lord’s work. We have been seeking to impress our brethren and sisters with the need of circulating books, tracts, pamphlets, and papers on the plan, somewhat, of selling “Christ’s Object Lessons;” that is, for all men, women, and children who believe that Jesus is coming, to go to work among their neighbors and friends. Many are doing this, and the Lord is blessing them.

There is a liberal spirit throughout the Conference in reference to the foreign work. All took hold willingly to lift on the debt of the Christiania publishing house, and a good donation will be secured.

Our camp-meeting will be held this year at Oswego, August 29 to September 8, and we hope to see a good attendance of our people. The city has granted us the use of a park centrally located, one block from the street-car line, and only five from the depots. It is a beautiful place, well lighted with electricity. We believe that the Lord has directed us to this place with this important meeting. The best help possible will be secured. Let us plan now to come to the feast which the Lord will spread. G. B. THOMPSON.

JAMESTOWN.—The quarterly meeting at Jamestown was blessed of the Lord. Some were present from Sinclairville, Brocton, Randolph, and Blockville. Unity and love prevail in the church, and they are seeking to be faithful and win the prize. G. B. THOMPSON.

BLOCKVILLE.—Death, and that which is far worse—apostasy—have reduced the numbers here, yet I found a few who have weathered the gale, and, guided by the compass of truth, are steering for the haven of rest. While here, I had an opportunity to view the practical working which results from a rejection of the Spirit of Prophecy. The picture is a dismal one. It is spiritual darkness, gloom, division

ruin. My prayer is that the Lord will save us from the inevitable disaster which comes from rejecting the light the Lord gives us through this means. I preached one evening in the church here, and the following day held a business meeting. Brother Sweet was elected leader, and Sister Mattison secretary and treasurer. We planned also for the election of trustees to hold the church property, and expect to make arrangements by which the church building will be kept in repair. G. B. T.

SARANAC LAKE AND TUPPER LAKE.—While canvassing at Tupper Lake, Tuesday, where there are several large mills and a few small ones, the men struck at one of the small mills. From there they went to the next, compelling the men to stop work there, and so on from one to another, dragging out those who refused to quit, choking and kicking them, etc. As the result, every mill was closed before noon, and a hooting, howling mob of four or five hundred men, led on by Satan at his will, entered the streets. Truly, what we have failed to do in times of peace will have to be done under the most distressing circumstances. But my courage is better than ever in the Lord. G. B. STEVENS.

GORHAM.—At the quarterly meeting in Gorham, last Sabbath, one more precious soul was admitted to church fellowship—a sister whose home is in Middlesex, where our tent was pitched a part of last summer. She believes others will soon join the Gorham church. LULU WIGHTMAN.

STEAMBURG.—Our quarterly meeting occurred last Sabbath. There were about fifty of our people present, some from Bowen and Randolph. The Lord was with us in all the services. Opportunity was given for baptism, and seven commandment-keepers were buried with the Lord and raised for a new life in Christ Jesus. Two united with this church, and the rest will join the Randolph church. F. H. HICKS.

WALLACE.—June 29 I met with the Wallace church in quarterly meeting services. I spoke in the morning, in the afternoon, and also in the evening to the public. The Lord came near in these services. Four persons were received as members of the church. One of these was an especially talented young man, who will doubtless enter the work in some capacity before long. There is no disaffection here. All are in perfect unity and at peace with one another. Not a particle of strife or trouble has entered into this company since its organization. While there, I had the opportunity of reviewing a Sabbath-question discourse by the M. E. minister, who had poured forth a tirade of epithets and abuse against our people, with the mistaken idea that this was warrantable proof for the sacredness of the Sunday sabbath. Souls lingering in the valley of decision listened attentively. LULU WIGHTMAN.

CANANDAIGUA.—In Canandaigua our meetings are being attended by people who are much interested. Since the lectures began, on the 11th ult., two persons have heard the truth, been converted, and accepted the message. This makes seven in all who have accepted the truth in Canandaigua. I am confidently expecting others. A traveling man who is working this county, comes in for miles, paying car fare and hotel bills, that he may be able to hear the last message of mercy. His interest is great. He is bright and capable. Remember him in your prayers. L. W.

ROUSE POINT.—This is a town of about eighteen hundred inhabitants, and located in the very north-east corner of the State. We secured a site for our tent quite centrally located, and held our first service Sunday evening, the 23d ult., with a good-sized audience. Then came on the school exercises for the close of the term, for several evenings, and a social entertainment in the interest of the band, all of which largely detracted from our attendance till Friday evening, when the attendance was larger. We are not discouraged, and are bound to do what we can. Pray for us. J. W. RAYMOND, F. H. DEVINNEY.

WARSAW.—Our meetings here have been in progress nearly three weeks. The attendance has not been large, except for two or three services. From the first, it seemed to be the studied effort of the pastors to have something going on to draw the attention of the people. This, with the closing exercises of the schools, and the band concerts two or three times a week, did not give much chance for attendance upon our meetings, where unpopular truth is preached. But when the people found that our appointments were like the laws of the Medes and Persians, and that the subjects advertised would be presented whether they came or not, they began to come. Occasionally they would watch, near by, until we began to sing for opening services, only a few being present; and yet the meeting would close with an attendance of thirty. The last three services have been devoted to the investigation of the Sabbath question. A few are deeply interested, and we hope for results. To this end we ask our brethren and sisters to continue their prayers. WM. J. BOYNTON, J. B. STOW.