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Seventh-day Adventist Publishing Association · Battle Creek, Mich. · Mar 1, 1877

Richland.

THE meeting at this place began under very unfavorable circumstances; the nights were dark, and the roads extremely bad. The brethren here are scattered, and were not able to attend but a few of the meetings. The attendance from without was good, and increased till the close, and at the last meeting the house was crowded. The Spirit of God convicted and affected hearts which had not been touched before. Three new ones surrendered, and resolved to obey God; and we have strong hopes of more. Bro. McCoy returns on Thursday to carry on the work while I go to fill other appointments which are out. We leave the brethren greatly encouraged, and a good state of feeling with the people.

I have occupied the past two nights in assisting Bro. Nicola in his meeting in the vicinity of Washington. Last night we were kept on the floor till midnight answering questions and objections against our positions on the nature of man. I go now to Fonda, Pocahontas Co. Brethren, pray for me. R. M. KILGORE.

State Centre.

THE cause here is advancing. The interest still remains good. Two more have commenced to keep the Sabbath since Bro. Kilgore left, and some others are favorably inclined. We have two regular prayer-meetings per week, and a very interesting Sabbath-school and Bible-class, numbering about eighty scholars. A few are taking hold of the T. and M. work with commendable zeal. S. M. HOLLY.

Peoria.

I HAVE given twenty-two lectures here since Jan. 24. I have met with some opposition from the Christian minister, whose discourse in favor of Sunday I reviewed before a large audience. Some have commenced keeping the Sabbath, and others are convinced. H. A. JENKINS.