CANADA by S. N. Haskell

Seventh-day Adventist Publishing Association · Battle Creek, Mich. · Jun 20, 1878

CANADA

By S. N. Haskell

According to appointment, I was with Eld. A. C. Bourdeau at South Stukely, P. Q., Sabbath and first-day, June 8 and 9. About fifty brethren and sisters came together. These are principally the fruit of Bro. Bourdeau's labors since he commenced his mission here two or three years ago. The brethren are about the same as in the United States, so far as this world's goods are concerned; but it is difficult for them to raise money on account of its scarcity and the low wages. Laborers receive 50 cts. per day, and it is difficult to find work at that. First-class mechanics work for a dollar a day. Farmers are unable to get anything but store-pay in exchange for produce.

We had the unexpected pleasure of here meeting Mr. Cook, the husband of Sr. Cook, of Washington, D. C. He was in company with Bro. Whitford, of Berkshire, Vt.

A good degree of the Spirit of God was present in our meetings. Nearly all the brethren remained to our Monday meeting, which, as usual, was the best of all. We organized S. B. amounting to about $275; those not present will bring the sum up to $300. They expect to build a meeting-house here next winter. Our brethren returned home much encouraged. Hearts that had never yielded to the claims of God's law were touched and softened.

It rained much of the time from Friday night till Sunday noon. This doubtless prevented many of those not in the truth from attending who otherwise would have done so, yet a respectable number were in.

We leave to-morrow for DIXVILLE.

S. N. HASKELL.