GLEANINGS FROM THE EASTERN FIELD.
MICHIGAN, Mundy Center.—Bro. E. P. Daniels writes, Feb. 15, that as the result of his six weeks' labor in this place, "eight have signed the covenant to obey the law of God and keep the faith of Jesus. Others will decide ere long. We do not feel that our work is yet done in this place. Tobacco, tea, coffee, and hard cider have had much to do in keeping the people from obeying the truth. This state of things led us to hold a temperance meeting, which resulted in the organization of a health and temperance society, with twenty-eight teetotal pledge members, most of whom are heads of families." COLORADO, Silver Cliff.—Mrs. G. W. Voris, writing from this place, says: "We have a church of over twenty members. Bro. Stover is our leader. We are anxious to have a minister visit us." WISCONSIN, Kickapoo Center, Newville, and Victory.—Bro. A. D. Olsen reports good meetings in each of these places. At Newville he gave a short course of doctrinal and practical discourses, and as the result five commenced to keep the Sabbath and will probably unite with the church at Kickapoo Center. ILLINOIS, Gridley and Oakland.—Nov. 19, Eld. C. H. Bliss began meetings in a school-house four miles south of Gridley, and remained nearly four weeks. Seventeen arose for prayers, the most of whom made a profession of religion. During January he visited the church at Oakland, where three made a start in the service of God and two joined the church. INDIANA, Forest Chapel.—Since Jan. 15, thirty-four discourses have been given here by Bro. Wm Covert. Eight have commenced to observe the Sabbath, and the interest continues good. IOWA, Birmingham.—Bro. Ira J. Hankins thus reports the work in this place: "Began meetings here Jan. 29, and continued them twelve days. Seven more signed the covenant, making in all seventeen who are now keeping the Sabbath. They have a weekly prayer-meeting, besides Sabbath-school and Sabbath meetings. They have also a tract society, and are interested in doing missionary work." MASSACHUSETTS, Danvers.—"After an absence of nearly three years," says Eld. D. M. Canright, "I have just enjoyed a two weeks' visit with this church. The outside attendance was good, and the interest excellent. The preaching was largely of a practical and revival nature. We enjoyed several most excellent prayer and social meetings. All expressed themselves as greatly encouraged. By a rising vote, the entire church made a solemn vow to bury past trials, love one another more, and live nearer to God. About a dozen youth made a start in the Christian life. A contribution was raised more than sufficient to pay my expenses here. Have enjoyed the privilege of having my children with me a week. To me I find it is the sweetest of all work to labor for Christ and for the salvation of men. In this work, I find peace of mind and joy of heart, and to it I mean to consecrate my life anew."