CONFERENCE IN WESTERN N. Y.
By R. F. Cottrell
This meeting was well attended by the brethren in this part of the State, and was one of deep interest, and we trust it will prove truly profitable. It was a matter of deep regret that our beloved brother Sperry was prevented by sickness from being present. He has had a severe attack of bleeding at the lungs, which brought him near to the gates of death. Prayer was made without ceasing by the church in his behalf, and we hope and trust that God will raise him up, still to sound the last message. He was increasing in strength the last we heard, the hemorrhage having ceased. Let him still be remembered by the church. Bro. Hull was present and preached four times during the two days. We would say to the brethren who are unacquainted with him, as is the case with nearly all in this State, that we, the brethren assembled at this meeting, were satisfied that it is in the order of God that he should labor in this State. We trust that his labors will be abundantly blest. We say this last lest any should be discouraged on our failing to procure the laborer we expected. The Lord is at work in this region of country. Some who have learned the truth and desire to obey it, have strong opposition, yet we trust they will have the help of God to overcome every obstacle. It was a matter of rejoicing to us, and will be to others, to hear that Bro. and sister J. M. Aldrich of Somerset were at this meeting, and took a decided stand to keep the commandments of God, and desired to become fully identified with us as a people. It is expected that the tent will be pitched for the first meeting in Yates, Orleans Co., and that meetings will commence the evening of June 5th. Funds were paid in to the amount of $66.38 at this meeting, which will pay the traveling expenses of brethren to the place, and make a beginning. N. B. Those who have means for the tent fund will send to Moses Hull, Olcott, Niagara Co., N. Y., care of R. F. Cottrell. Those who have any considerable sum to send will do well to send a draft instead of bills. By order of the conference, R. F. C.