It is thought best to postpone this meeting until Oct. 5. The reasons are sufficient—they are urgent. We are in an eventful period of our work. The College has fairly commenced, and needs means; also must be incorporated soon. The pledges to the city churches need to be paid. Our publishing work is increasing. We have very little ministerial help, and there is some prospect that we will have less after camp-meeting, unless steps are taken to prevent a decrease. These and other matters demand immediate attention. Elder Haskell is needed very much at the coming camp-meeting; but we have given up all hope of his arriving here as early as Sept. 21. Last year the weather was cool in the latter part of October, but that is no indication that it will be so early in October this year. Our experience in California proves to us that one year cannot be judged by the one which preceded it. The weather is quite likely to be beautiful in early October. But if it proves to be chilly in the evening, the Committee will have complete preparations made for warming the large tent, thus making all comfortable in the meetings. Let all provide themselves with plenty of clothing, and all will be well. This is a very important meeting. Better to suffer a little inconvenience than to have the interests of the meeting suffer. We must have Eld. Haskell present at this meeting if possible. We regret to report that Sister White is still sick, and very feeble. She has labored altogether too hard for months past. Her help, also, is much needed at the camp-meeting, and there is but little present prospect of her being able to take much part in such a meeting by Sept. 21. We are in perilous times, and the perils of these last days are fast increasing. We ask the prayers of all in behalf of Sister White, and for the success of the coming meeting.