Some men have such an aversion to being too late, and so strong a love for promptness, that they walk right up to the mark, and sometimes get a trifle ahead of time. We have just received the following:—
‘‘I profess to be one that is trying to keep the commandments of God and the faith of Jesus. I enclose in this letter twenty dollars, to become a Life Member of the Advent Review Publishing Association.
‘‘Yours in hope, EDWARD LOBDELL.
‘‘Portland, Me., Jan. 13, 1861’’
We trust the Association will soon be formed, when a host can fall into the ranks with Bro. L. J. W.