Castroville and Salinas, California.
By M. C. Israel
DURING the last ten days I have visited the Sabbath-keepers of these two places at their homes, and held meetings at the two places, in company with Brn. Benton and Lamb, through whose labors, principally, these have accepted the truth. We held three meetings at Castroville, and organized a T. and M. Society, of six members, who had already subscribed for a club of SIGNS and were doing missionary work. They also have an interesting Sabbath-school. A Union Church having been built there, they have the privilege of holding their meetings in it. On Sabbath, April 15th, we had a meeting of nearly all the Sabbath-keepers of the two places and vicinity, at Salinas. Over thirty were present. After the preaching service a second meeting was held in the afternoon, and a church of twenty-one members was organized. Henry Rieck, was elected Elder; A. French, Deacon; E. C. Starrett, Treasurer; and R. M. Ketchum, Clerk. Through the kindness of the pastor and trustees, we had the use of the Baptist Church and baptismal font on Sunday afternoon, where we had a discourse on baptism, at the close of which, seven willing souls followed the Lord by being "buried with him by baptism," and who we trust have risen to walk in newness of life. One of these was a member of the church, but was not satisfied with her former baptism. The other six were added to the church, making twenty-seven members in all. There are several others who keep the Sabbath and meet with us, who will unite with the church soon. Our hearts have been encouraged by witnessing what the Lord has done in that part of the State, within a year. The brethren are much encouraged, and wish to be remembered in the prayers of God's people. Oakland, April 18th. M. C. ISRAEL.