NEW YORK AND PENNSYLVANIA.
Chautauqua and Cattaraugus Counties.
After speaking seven times at Blockville, I spent one Sabbath and first-day with Bro. Reynolds and the church at Clear Creek, and at the tent in Rutledge. Three were added to the church by baptism; and the interest in the meetings at the tent was indicative of success. On the next Sabbath and first-day, July 7 and 8, I met with the church at East Otto in quarterly meeting. The state of things here is encouraging. Nearly all the members were present, and the absent ones were reported. Nine members were added, three of whom were baptized at the late camp-meeting, which make the number thirty-one. We celebrated the ordinances. On first-day the financial business of the church and the T. and M. Society was attended to. Some newly come to the faith were present from West Valley, and one who is almost persuaded. May God help him! We have reason to thank God and take courage. I now begin meetings in Great Valley, Cattaraugus Co., N. Y., which is my present address. Our meetings still continue to be well attended, although we have now brought out the unpopular features of our faith. Eight young persons, mostly children of our brethren, rose in our meeting Sabbath to express their determination to start in the service of the Lord. Quite a number are deeply interested, whom we hope to reach before our meetings shall close here. B. L. Whitney.
M. H. Brown. Tent No. 2, Pulaski, N. Y.
Our meetings here are progressing finely. The attendance through the week has been good, and last evening we had three hundred or more out. Our meeting last Sabbath was another excellent season, and several more took their stand with us. The interest is extending, and persons, for miles around, attend the meetings more or less. Glensdale, Lewis Co., N. Y.
Our meetings here are increasing in interest. A few more have decided to keep the Sabbath. The attendance is larger than at first, although we have held meetings regularly for more than a month. Fourth of July, we had services in the tent most of the day. Quite a number brought their dinners with them, and we had a long table spread in the tent. Several remarked that it was the happiest Independence day they had ever spent. As there is much intemperance here, we have made a specialty of the subject of temperance. At our last meeting, twenty-seven signed the pledge. Jacob Wilbur.
A. P. Bump. This church was partially organized, May 20, by Eld. B. L. Whitney, with a membership of ten, Bro. Jas. Fleming, Jr., leader. Four weeks ago, we organized a Sabbath-school, with thirteen pupils under twelve years of age. The number has now increased to eighteen, and the prospect is favorable for more. We also have a large and growing Bible-class. Instead of Rossie church, as formerly reported in REVIEW, the name of New Connecticut was adopted, as being more generally known. Bro. H. H. Wilcox met with us July 7 and 8. We had a good meeting. When the roll was called for s. s., all responded cheerfully. One here is awaiting an opportunity to be baptized, and others are almost persuaded.