Colorado Tract and Missionary Society.
By C. P. Haskell
THE meeting of this society was held in connection with the camp-meeting at Denver, June 2-9. There was also a workers' meeting beginning two weeks previous. The brethren who had been laboring and who were intending to labor, were nearly all on the ground at the beginning of the meeting; and, as the different branches of the work were discussed and acted upon, all seemed to be of one mind, and entered into the work with a zeal and enthusiasm that was certainly commendable, and showed that the brethren were in earnest. The colporter and canvassing work were not simply talked of, but each one had an active experience of his own. One brother who thought he could never sell books took, in one afternoon, seven orders for "Marvel of Nations." The best of feeling seemed to exist among the brethren, and, although our Conference is small, if this unity continues, the work will surely make rapid strides, notwithstanding the inexperience of many. God will bless those who unitedly seek him and labor for the salvation of souls. When the time arrived for the general camp-meeting, all were prepared to enter into it with an earnest spirit. There did not seem to be so much of an emotional feeling as is sometimes manifest, but all seemed desirous of getting near to God, and his presence seemed to pervade the whole camp. The preaching was well received by visitors not of our faith, many of whom were in constant attendance; and a number are now keeping the Sabbath. The grounds were selected in the locality of the Mission, and some who were interested through the work of the Mission have fully decided to obey God. Resolutions were passed that greater efforts should be made by the T. and M. Society the coming year than in the past, and a true missionary spirit seemed to manifest itself in each session of the society. The financial statement showed a surplus in the treasury and a small credit at the SIGNS office, all of which was very gratifying. The following officers were elected: President, Wm. Ostrander; Vice-president, J. D. Pegg; Secretary, C. P. Haskell.