DEDICATION AT WELLSVILLE, N. Y.
By B. L. Whitney
As will be seen by appointment in this paper, this meeting is to be held Dec. 21-23; and as this occasion has been looked forward to with much interest by the friends of the cause in this section, we expect a large attendance of the brethren and sisters. I will state briefly some reasons why this should be the case. 1. With but one exception, this is the only house of worship built or owned by S. D. Adventists in Western New York or Pennsylvania, and the building of this house at a convenient and accessible point for general meetings, is an enterprise in which all are interested. We have here a comfortable and commodious house, fully equal, and in some respects superior, to the one built at Rome last year; and we extend a general invitation to all the friends to attend its dedication. We also extend a cordial invitation to our S. D. Baptist brethren of this locality to be present on this occasion. 2. We need a general meeting in this part of the State. With the exception of the camp-meeting at Aurora last spring, there have been no general meetings in Western New York for years. At the general meeting at Rome, three weeks ago, there was a large attendance. Why should we not have even a larger attendance here? 3. After an absence of more than six months, we are again to be favored with the presence and labors of Bro. Canright. I had feared that the interest of the work in New England would prevent his attending this meeting, and indeed it has only been through the most earnest solicitation, and in consideration of the importance of the meeting, that he has consented to come. We are sure our brethren will show their appreciation of the interest he has manifested in our behalf, by making a special effort to attend the meeting. Now we say to all our brethren, Come to this meeting. We want to see a general representation from all the churches in Western New York and Pennsylvania, and as many of those from other parts of the State as can come. In behalf of the brethren here I would say, They will cheerfully do all in their power to entertain all who will come, and they want none to stay away for fear of being a burden. At the same time, in justice to these willing brethren, I would suggest that in consideration of the fact that there will be so large an attendance, all who can should come prepared to take care of themselves, as far as possible. Bring bedding and provisions as far as convenient; and thus you will be better prepared to enjoy the meeting yourselves, and will help the friends here to the same privilege. We would call the attention of the brethren in Monroe, Orleans, Niagara, Erie, Cattaraugus, and Chautauque Counties, to the fact that arrangements have been made for chartering a car from Dunkirk to Genesee (Wellsville), by which, with a good attendance, the fare on the Erie road will be reduced to half fare or less. The car will probably be attached to the train which connects at Dayton with the morning train from Buffalo on the Buffalo and Jamestown road. This will also make good connection with the train from Jamestown, on the same road. Those coming on the Atlantic and Great Western road, would take chartered car at Salamanca. Those wishing to take the car at any station between Dayton and Genesee can do so. The car will probably return Tuesday morning. Buy no tickets, but arrange the matter of fare with the one who has charge of the car. We want to hear immediately from every company of Sabbath-keepers who will come by this route as to how many will come; so that we may know whether more than one car will be needed. Further particulars next week.