Quarterly Meetings in Minnesota
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There will be a general meeting of the friends in Clark and Wood Counties, Wis., Nov. 28 and 29, at Loyal, Clark Co. We want to see a general rally of our brethren at this meeting. The time in which we are living is one of great importance. Let us arouse to great earnestness in the work before us. Let us come to the meeting seeking the blessing of God, and with a mind to work for the Lord. Bring blankets and buffalo robes. We intend to organize a T. and M. Society at this meeting.
O. A. Olsen. Quarterly Meetings in Minnesota.
Wells, Nov. 29, 30, 1874
Otranto, Dec. 12, 13, “
Riceland, “ 19, 20, “
Bro. Kelsey will attend the above meetings.
Maiden Rock, Nov. 21, 22, 1874
Lake City, “ 24, 25, “
Greenwood Prairie, “ 28, 29, “
Stewartsville, Dec. 5, 6, “
Pine Island, “ 12, 13, “
Concord, “ 19, 20, “
Harrison Grant. The Vermont Tract Society will hold its quarterly meetings as follows:—
District No. 1, at Bordoville, Nov. 21, 22,
“ “ 2, “ Irasburg, “ 28, 29,
“ “ 3, “ Wolcott, Dec. 5, 6,
“ “ 4, “ Bristol, “ 12, 13,
“ “ 5, “ Jamaica, “ 19, 20.
In connection with the Jamaica meeting will be the general quarterly meeting. If nothing in the providence of God prevents, I design to attend these meetings. The above arrangement is made with advice and counsel of the President of the Vermont Tract Society. We expect to see a general turnout at these meetings. No postponement on account of weather.
S. N. Haskell. Quarterly meeting Dec. 12, and 13, 1874, with the Irvin church in Howard Co., Ind. All the friends of the cause who can, are invited to attend. Eld. S. H. Lane is expected.
James Harvey. The monthly meeting for December will be held with the church at So. Norridgewock, Dec. 19, 20. The Maine T. & M. Society will hold its next general quarterly meeting in connection with this meeting; also Dist. No. 1 will hold its quarterly meeting at this time. We hope to see all come together to work for the salvation of souls.
J. B. Goodrich. The T. and M. Society of Dist. No. 2, Maine, will hold its next quarterly meeting Dec. 12 and 13, at Allen’s Corner, Deering, Maine. Eld. J. B. Goodrich will be present. Mail your reports to me at Allen’s Corner as early as the 6th, so as to be in season. Let there be a general rally at this meeting.
Will E. Morton, Director. I will meet with the church at Alaiedon the last Sabbath in November, also first-day, if desired. Hope all the brethren and sisters of T. and M. District No. 11, will be present, and as many others as can. Let us all seek the Lord, that his blessing may be with us on this occasion.
Alex. Carpenter, Director. Quarterly meeting of Prescott church, Adams Co., Iowa, Sabbath and first-day, Nov. 28 and 29. Will Bro. Colwell and Buxton please attend this meeting?
E. A. Hebard, Clerk. The next State T. & M. Society quarterly meeting for Ohio will be held at Clyde, Dec. 26, 27. The district directors will hold their district quarterly meetings at least two weeks previous to this meeting, and send their reports to the State secretary.
O. Mears. Monthly meeting of S. D. Adventists at East Otto, Cattaraugus Co., N. Y., the third Sabbath and first-day in November. Will D. B. Welch and D. C. Phillips meet with us? We want to see all the brethren and friends out to this meeting.
E. V. Clark. The next general quarterly meeting of the New England Tract Society will be held in connection with its annual meeting at South Lancaster, Mass., Dec. 26 and 27, 1874. We expect to see a general rally of the friends in New England at this meeting. It is expected that each director will hold his district quarterly meeting previously so as to report in season for this meeting. We appoint it to be held at So. Lancaster, it being the easiest of access of any point in the Conference for the friends in different parts.
S. N. Haskell. There will be Tract Society meetings in Dist. No. 3, Michigan, as follows:
Dowagiac, Nov. 21 and 22, where Bro. Norman Dewey may appoint.
Mattawan, Nov. 23, evening, where Bro. M. B. Miller may appoint.
Kendall, Nov. 25, evening.
Burlington, Sabbath, and Sunday Nov. 28 and 29.
Quincy, Monday evening, Nov. 30.
Hillsdale, by request, Tuesday eve, Dec. 1.
Ransom, “ “ Wednesday eve, Dec. 2.
Flat Rock, where Bro. L. N. Miller may appoint. Sabbath and Sunday, Dec. 5, and 6.
Hastings, Thursday evening, Dec. 10.
Cedar Springs, Sabbath, Dec. 12.
If any changes are necessary, parties will be notified by letter.
Subscriptions for T. and M. Society, and pledges for the school will be received, and Systematic Benevolence will be considered.
I. A. Olmstead, Director. A general meeting of the N. Y. T. and M. Society, Dist. No. 4, is to be held in connection with the monthly meeting the fourth Sabbath in November, at Buck’s Bridge. Hope every librarian will see that all reports are sent in at this meeting in time. We hope for a general attendance.
A. H. Hall, Director. Quarterly meeting for Mt. Hope, Grant Co., Wis., will be held Nov. 28 and 29. Friends from abroad are cordially invited. Preaching expected.
Wm. Proctor, Eld. State Meetings of the N. Y. & Pa. T. & M. Society.
There will be two general meetings of the Society this quarter; the first for the central and north-eastern districts at Adams Center, Jefferson Co., N. Y., Dec. 12 and 13; the second for the southern and western districts at Randolph, Cattaraugus Co., N. Y., Dec. 19 and 20. It is hoped by this arrangement to secure the attendance at one or the other of these meetings of all the directors of the Society.
B. L. Whitney, Pres. There will be a general meeting at Leon, Monroe Co., Wis., Dec. 5, 6, 1874. We want to meet a representation of all the friends of the cause in this region. Come, brethren and sisters, to work for the Lord, and to renew your spiritual strength. We expect their house of worship will be finished and ready for dedication at this time.
O. A. Olson,
H. W. Decker. General quarterly meeting of the Iowa and Nebraska T. and M. Society at Marion, Iowa, December 19 and 20. Let each director see that his district is properly represented. Hope there will be a general rally, and that the blessing of God may attend this meeting.
J. T. Mitchell.