CONFERENCES IN WIS by William S. Ingraham

Publishing Committee · Battle Creek, Mich. · May 3, 1860

CONFERENCES IN WIS.

By William S. Ingraham

Bro. Smith: I have just returned home from Mackford conference. Our conference in Cadiz was well attended. Brethren from different places came up to this place to worship God. The friends were somewhat

disappointed in not meeting Bro. and sister White. Bro. White's main excuse for not coming perhaps was not rightly considered by all. But when he learns that we all expected he would come on the cars to Monroe, it may be a sufficient reason why we did not make calculations to meet him at some other point. But notwithstanding we were disappointed, yet our meeting moved off in harmony, and we felt it was not altogether in vain that the appointment was made.

On first-day morning we met to take into consideration the demands of the cause West. It was thought best that the old Wis. and Ills. tent should go into Minnesota, and a new one be purchased for Ills. and Wis. The friends present gave pledges to the amount of $32. Since that time $58 more have been pledged, making $90. Southern Wis. and Northern Ills. have promised for a new tent.

Our Mackford conference was very interesting. Brethren were present from almost all parts of Northern Wisconsin. They expected to see Bro. and sister White, but they came trusting in the Lord. Preaching brethren present were Brn. Phelps, Steward, Allen and Sanborn.

I think the brethren in Northern Wis. have failed in not laying sufficient stress on the third angel's message. But we were rejoiced to see the message rising. Our last meeting was very spirited. Over ninety testimonies were given. Our meeting continued until after midnight. The cause in Wisconsin is onward. We begin to feel encouraged. We see a chance to become united in the great work connected with the third angel's message. The future-age doctrine is rising from Wisconsin to depart. Praise the Lord!

Over $60 were pledged at this conference for a new tent. Money pledged for the tent is to be paid by or before the 20th of May. Brethren, push forward this work, and be in time to enter the field when warm weather comes on.

WM. S. INGRAHAM.

Monroe, Wis.

P. S. It was the mind of the conferences in Cadiz and Mackford to have Bro. White aid us in purchasing a tent; but as we are referred to Bro. Orton, of Rochester, N. Y., I hope the brethren appointed to act in this matter will address Bro. Orton immediately.

W. S. I.