Work in Rutland, Vermont.
Brother T. H. Purdon writes thus to the Review and Herald concerning the mission recently started in the above-named place:— “Rutland is the largest town in the State, and has a population of 16,000, according to the latest estimate. When we came here, we found three who had received some light on the message, and were trying to keep the Sabbath. Nine others have since taken a decided stand for the truth, while others are halting between two opinions. Many with whom we have held readings admit that we have the truth, and for them we shall still labor. Meetings are held every Sabbath at our rooms, No. 24 Church Street; also Bible-readings Sunday, at 3 P. M., and Wednesday evenings. We have a flourishing Sabbath-school, numbering from twenty to twenty-five members. Fifteen copies of the Instructor are taken. “Brethren Barton, Ayers, and Farman during the winter have been laboring much of the time in the adjoining towns, and as a result many are investigating the truth with interest. While I write, a report comes from the town of Sherburne, about ten miles distant, where Brethren Farman and Ayers have been holding readings and visiting for the last three weeks, that several heads of families and their children, numbering about sixteen in all, have decided to keep the Sabbath, and that others are deeply interested. “We are thankful for donations received for use at the mission; but we would gently remind our friends that our work here is not yet done, and that God still loves a cheerful giver. We also acknowledge the receipt of copies of the Signs of the Times for missionary work, and shall try to make good use of them, and would be glad of more of any or all of our periodicals. Our address is Box 116, Rutland, Vt.”