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Seventh-day Adventist Publishing Association · Battle Creek, Mich. · Sep 4, 1879

FromReview and Herald, Vol. 54, No. 11.

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ONTARIO

By John W. Moore; C. Black

Chatham, Aug. 25.—Since my last report two more have commenced to keep the Sabbath of the Lord, and others are in the valley of decision. Since May 30 we have given seventy sermons on present truth, have scattered 15,000 pages of tracts, sold several books, and obtained a good many paying subscribers for our periodicals. Through the agency of our V. M. societies we are now sending the Signs to 1,700 homes; and allowing that families average five each, the Signs is being read by 8,500 persons in Ontario. Thus the way is opening for the spread of the truth in this city of nine thousand inhabitants.
About one-half of those who have listened to the truth say we are right on the Sabbath question; but very few seem willing to obey. There are now about fifty-five Sabbath-keepers scattered over Ontario. Thirteen of these are brethren, while the balance are sisters whose husbands are not in the truth, or young women who are not in a position to aid the cause much financially. But we feel sure that the cause in Ontario will prosper. This is one of the richest fields in the world, and yet the people move with great caution, and look with suspicion upon a man from the States who presents anything which is new to them. This is not surprising; for peddlers and agents from the States abound in Ontario, who make their living by swindling honest people. We expect to make this place our head-quarters for some time. We shall endeavor to thoroughly establish the work here, and then labor in school districts in the country near the city. Bro. Geo. A. King has been with us since Aug. 14, and is good help in preaching, singing, and visiting. We would express our thanks to the V. M. societies for the part they are taking in the work in Ontario, and we are still prepared to send more names, if any of our societies will furnish the paper for them. We desire the prayers of God's people.
JOHN W. MOORE. C. BLACK.