SINCE my last report I see further signs of progress in the cause on this coast. June 28th, in Oakland, Bro. Canright baptised seven more. July 1st, I was present in San Jose, at the opening of the tent meeting there by brethren Cornell and Canright. They had a good audience with good interest. I learn by letters since received, that there is an increase of interest at San Jose.
I held meetings in Oakland from July 2d to 5th, which closed this tent meeting. Sabbath, July 4th, we had a most excellent meeting, well attended. Comparing the status of matters now with last 4th of July, shows that some progress has been made here. July 4th, 1873, sister Willis, formerly of the Santa Rosa church, was a lone Sabbath keeper in Oakland. Now she can look around here and see about fifty who are obeying the truth.
In our meeting on Sunday, the 5th inst., means to the amount of $162.50 was raised for fitting up a hall for meetings, on the corner of Broadway and Twelfth streets. There was also pledged $643 per year, Systematic Benevolence, for the spread of truth in this State. I remain here another week to be with them in the opening of the hall, and then go with this tent to some new place.
By letter just received from Bro. Van Horn, I learn that some are coming out on the truth about every week in Walla Walla, and that the way is opening finely for building a Seventh-day Adventist meeting house there.
A brother also writes me from Santa Rosa, that four there, heads of families, have lately embraced the truth from reading tracts. So the truth is steadily moving on. Let us work in the vineyard with our ability, our influence and our means; doing with our might what our hands find to do. J. N. LOUGHBOROUGH.