Ashland, Oregon by CHAS. L. BOYD.

International Tract and Missionary Society · Oakland, California · Oct 9, 1884

FromSigns of the Times, Vol. 10, No. 38.

Ashland, Oregon.

By CHAS. L. BOYD.

MEETINGS continued in the grove at Ashland through the month of August with quite good interest until the Sabbath truth was pressed home as a practical truth. The town being long and narrow, it was thought best to repitch the tent, so as to give those living at the other end of town an opportunity of attending. At this juncture there were several days of cold, stormy weather; then followed infidel lectures by Ingersoll and York, and a political excursion to Portland. The attendance was not as good as before we moved. Seven heads of families have commenced the observance of the Sabbath; a few others are partially keeping it, while several other influential persons are almost persuaded, for whom we have hope. Arrangements have been made to hold Sabbath meetings at the house of one of the brethren. Brother Burden remains to follow up the work here and extend it into the country. Considerable opposition was manifested by the ministry in an underhanded way. One remarked that he would sooner have forty Yorks in Ashland than one Boyd. Professor York was once a prominent Methodist minister, but is now a blasphemous infidel lecturer. The people treat us with marked kindness and attention. The truth has made a very favorable impression, and we confidently expect that further good will result from the meetings. Fifty discourses were given, and over four hundred missionary visits made. CHAS. L. BOYD.