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Seventh-day Adventist Publishing Association · Battle Creek, Mich. · Mar 15, 1877

Troy.

From February 16 to 26, I was with the little church of Troy. They needed help very much, and by the blessing of God we were enabled to help them. I was very feeble, but I found a good home at the house of the elder, Bro. D. S. Plum, and was thus enabled by carefulness to avoid much exposure. Had meeting every night, and in the day time, Sabbaths and Sundays. Bro. Plum’s neighbors took a real interest in the meeting, turning out well and maintaining good order.

At our last Sabbath meeting, five persons expressed their purpose to obey the truth. On the day following, in the P. M., three were baptized by Bro. Geo. Smith, elder of the Norwalk church. In the evening three were taken into the church, and a business meeting held after the close of public services. S. B. is some higher than last year. I am sorry to say, however, that debts and scarcity of money greatly cripple many of our most liberal brethren, and hinder them from donating to the T. and M. Society as liberally as the necessities just now seem to demand.

For more than two months, I have suffered much with soreness and pain in the chest, and I have great fears at the present writing that my lungs are affected more than sympathetically. But I hope to be able to work when warm, settled weather comes. Meanwhile I will labor with my hands some, and hold meetings as I may be able. H. A. ST. JOHN.

Locust Point, Ottawa Co.

After an absence of one week I returned to Ottawa Co. On reaching Locust Point, I learned that the United Brethren minister of the place had taken up against us, and I found it necessary to remain and continue the work in this place. The result of this effort is that several more have taken their stand upon the truth. Upwards of twenty now regularly observe the Sabbath of the Lord, and deep conviction has fastened upon the minds of many more. I obtained two subscribers for the SIGNS, one for the REFORMER, two for the INSTRUCTOR, and one for LES SIGNES DES TEMPS. O. F. GUILFORD.

Bourbon and Alto.

Sabbath and first-day, Feb. 24 and 25, I spent with the church at Bourbon, Marshall Co. The T. and M. meeting of Dist. No. 1 was held in connection with this meeting, the report of which shows that a few are working in this noble enterprise. Though the times are hard, and money very scarce, whenever our brethren and sisters take hold of this matter something is accomplished. All resolved to do more in the future. Nine copies of the SIGNS, to be used in obtaining subscribers and for general distribution, were taken. The turn-out was large. Some in Bourbon are deeply interested in the truth. Three were added to the church. We celebrated the ordinances. The Lord blessed, and we all felt encouraged in the cause.

Sabbath and first-day, March 3 and 4, I met with the Alto church in Howard Co. In connection with this meeting, the State quarterly meeting of the T. and M. Society was held, of which a report will soon appear. The meetings were well attended. The ordinances were celebrated. Two were added to the church. At our last meeting the blessing of the Lord was present, and all resolved in the future to work more earnestly in the cause of present truth. S. H. LANE.

Quarterly Meeting, Dist. No. 1.

This meeting was held at Bourbon, Ind., Feb. 24 and 25. Opened with prayer by Bro. J. D. Shilling. The object of the meeting was introduced by Elder S. H. Lane. Sister Maggie Worster was elected secretary for the meeting. Remarks were made by Elder S. H. Lane and Bro. Shilling, showing the necessity of a united effort of the people of God in trying to get our publications before the people. Five joined the T. and M. society.

Meeting adjourned to next day.

SECOND SESSION.

Sunday, Feb. 25. Opened with prayer by Eld. S. H. Lane. The following report of the labor done during the quarter was then read:—

No. of families visited, 116; letters written, 40. Money received for membership, $5.00; book sales, $3.30; almanacs, $2.45; donations, $7.61; total, $18.36. New subscribers: REVIEW, 13; SIGNS, 24; REFORMER, 5; INSTRUCTOR, 27; BATTLE CREEK COLLEGE, 12. Distribution of reading matter: REVIEWS, 147; SIGNS, 35; REFORMERS, 35; INSTRUCTORS, 44; almanacs, 150; tracts and pamphlets, 2,460 pages; loaned, 600 pages. Nine copies of the SIGNS OF THE TIMES were taken and paid for, for canvassing and distribution.

Adjourned. ELIZA CARPENTER, Sec.