DEDICATION AT SPRING ARBOR.
According to appointment, we met with the church at Spring Arbor, Mich., Nov. 9, 10. A little less than two years ago Bro. E. P. Daniels commenced labor here, there being then only two Sabbath-keepers in the vicinity; and through his faithful efforts, as much from house to house as in the desk, the nucleus of a good church was formed. From that time to this, he has rendered them occasional assistance, and there has been a steady growth, till now they have fifty-two names on their church book. A well-organized Sabbath-school enrolls sixty-nine scholars. And though all are in humble circumstances, their S. B. amounts to about $200 a year. A house of worship being greatly needed, by the advice of the president of the Michigan Conference, a neat and commodious structure, 28x40, was commenced in April last. Through the liberal subscriptions and donations of the brethren and sisters, the good management of the building committee, and labors of Bro. Russell Hoag, the builder, the house has gone steadily forward to completion. The inception of the enterprise was greeted with incredulity by those not of our faith in that vicinity; and its completion is to them an astonishment. Of the $920.56 which it has cost, only $215.96 remain unprovided for, and arrangements to cancel this can easily be made within a year. This surprises the people more than all else. No help was solicited at the dedication. The meetings passed off pleasantly. On first-day the house was crowded. All seemed to be satisfied and pleased with the exercises. This was especially the case with the singing, which was well executed by the choir and congregation from the new book, the Song Anchor. The church is in good condition. Union and harmony prevail. Bro. Daniels occupies a large place in their hearts. May the good day in which their new house was dedicated to the service of the Lord, be the beginning with them of a new era of growth and spiritual prosperity.