MEETING AT ARBUCKLE by S. N. Haskell

The S.D.A. Missionary Society · Oakland, California · Apr 8, 1880

FromThe Signs of the Times, Vol. 6, No. 14

MEETING AT ARBUCKLE.

By S. N. Haskell

A FEW of the friends at Arbuckle, attended the meeting at Woodland, and owing to the bitter prejudice which existed in the minds of some in the vicinity of Arbuckle, toward a woman speaking in public, they were exceedingly anxious that sister White should hold one or more public meetings at that place. Accordingly two double teams left Woodland Monday morning well filled with living freight, and reached Arbuckle in season for an evening meeting. Tuesday morning at nine, the friends assembled, and the subject of the missionary work was presented. At 10:30 sister White spoke with her usual freedom. Also in the evening to a crowded house. The Lord came near and a solemn sense of the judgment and importance of preparing for that event rested on the people. At the close of the meeting one sister took her stand fully with God's people.

The truth was presented here some over a year ago, and a few took their stand. But the Sabbath-school and missionary effort to gather in children and others not of our faith, had awakened an interest in many for miles around.

A temperance club was organized and will hold its meetings monthly. John Clasby was chosen leader and Charles Lucas Secretary. The meetings were held in the Methodist church.

S. N. HASKELL.