To Those Who Will Attend the N. Y. Biblical Institute.
By B. L. Whitney
As there is a prospect that our Institute will be well attended, I offer the following suggestions:— Let those who can do so bring a supply of bedding, as in case the attendance should be large it may be needed. If some choose to bring provisions, fruit, &c., for their own use, they can do so, and thus save the expense of board; and arrangements will be made to accommodate those who wish to have rooms and board themselves. Will those who wish to do this, please notify me of the fact immediately, at Rome, N. Y., that their rooms may be in readiness for them when they come? Once more we say to those that ought to come, Do not neglect this opportunity. We may never have another in this State; but whether we do or not, certainly the present demands upon us, for those who are qualified to go out and labor efficiently in the various branches of the work, are such as the utmost efforts on our part cannot more than supply. We appeal to our young brethren and sisters to come to this Institute, and labor to prepare themselves for the highest degree of usefulness in the cause. Do not think because you do not expect to preach that there is no reason why you should come. Our missionaries, and especially those persons who will go out as members of our tent companies, need the benefit of this instruction, as well as those who expect to preach. If there are some who have felt a desire to attend, and yet have decided that they cannot do so, we ask them to look over the ground again, and, if possible, decide to come. We do not believe you will regret it. We will do all in our power to make it a pleasant and profitable season for all who come. As an individual, I feel very grateful that we have been able to secure so efficient assistance for this Institute. The character of Eld. Smith's lectures is so well understood by our people that this feature of the work will certainly be appreciated, and as announced in REVIEW of last week, Eld. Haskell has consented to spend a portion of the time with us. We ask all our brethren to pray that the blessing of God may be upon our Institute, and that under his hand it may be the means of great good to the cause in our Conference. B. L. WHITNEY.