>From Enterprise, Kan.-Feb. 12. We left our home in Virginia, February 5th, for a westward trip. Arrived at this place February 9th. By the thrift of the people here, this place has its proper name, Enterprise. Here is the headquarters of the American Land Co. Going into their office we felt just at home. We never before met such kind treatment at the hands of strangers. Here we met J. H. Brady, President and General Manager of this Land Co. At first we believed we had fallen into good hands, and we have not been disappointed; kindness meets us on every hand. This company has many thousands of acres of Western land for sale, ranging from $8 to $30 per acre, according to location, improvements, etc. Any one wishing to exchange homes for a new country, we would advise to call at J. H. Brady's office, Enterprise, Kansas, where general information can be had.-We are resting here a few days, and then will go farther West, to look at this company's land. While at this place, we attended a meeting five miles South, carried on by Bro. Wrightsman. This was very interesting and encouraging to the Brethren. On Sunday evening Bro. Nair, from Virginia, preached a very interesting sermon on "The Foundation of the Christian Religion." After preaching and a few remarks by Brother Wrightsman, eleven came forward and made the good confession. This meeting is still in progress, and we hear of others who came forward since Sunday. This is our first visit to the Western Brethren, and it seems wherever we go we find kindness on every hand. Jas. H. Larkins. >From the Fairview Church, Appanoose Co., la.-Feb. 19. We have just closed a series of meetings here, conducted by Bro. Samuel Stump, of Nebraska. Bro. Stump preached six Gospel sermons, with power, to very attentive congregations. The brethren and sisters were much encouraged in their Christian duties, and sinners warned to flee the wrath to come. May the blessing of God rest and remain upon Bro. Stump, and all other Gospel preachers. Martin Replogle. >From Owl Creek, Knox Co., O. The brethren and sisters met in council on the 2nd of February and the following elders were present, J. J. Workman, W. A. Murray, D. N. Workman, and the writer. It was made known by the officers and confirmed by the church that a minister and four deacons were needed. The voice was taken for a minister and two were a tie. The church was then consulted and she agreed to let both serve. Samuel Whistler and S. J. Workman, were the ones chosen. When the voice was taken for deacons, the lot fell on D. B. Grubb, W. Keifer, George Cocanower and Hinton Workman. They were all installed. The church was united and built up, while old members that were frail and not present, expressed entire satisfaction after hearing the result. May the good Lord bind the church still closer together that her light may shine bright in her hours of trial; that souls which are wandering from home, may return to the fold, enter, and find the enjoyment of the redeemed through Christ. W. Sadler. Ashland, O. >From Brooklyn, Ia.-Feb.18. We have just closed a very successful meeting. Bro. John Thomas, of Washington County, came to us on the 2nd, to conduct a series of meetings, with the help of the brethren from Deep River. Continued till the 18th, the weather being pleasant all the time, with good sleighing. The meetings were well attended, with good interest. Two were baptized yesterday, and five more have made application to be received by baptism. We trust many more are about persuaded to come to the Lord. This is the first series of meetings that we have held in our new meeting house. It was a meeting long to be remembered in this vicinity. The, brethren labored faithfully, and with power from on high, and as the meetings increased in numbers, the interest increased in proportion. Our last meetings were the best, with the house well filled, with the best of interest. J. S. Snyder. >From Dunkirk, O.-Feb. 21. One more was received into the church at Eagle Creek, by baptism. Thus slowly the cause is moving onward in this part of God's heritage. We pray that more will come, and that our joy may increase, and one mutual song of praise may ever ascend to the Father's house. S. T. Bosserman. >From the Thornapple Church, Mich.-Feb. 17. By the way of church news, I have the reporting of two accessions to the church here to-day by baptism, and two more applicants. May the Lord help them to live out the vow they have this day made before God and man, to live faithful until death. And may they be fed and nourished with such food, necessary for the babes in Christ, that they will grow and become strong and shining pillars in the church, is our prayer. L. D. Fay. >From Macksburg, Pa.-Feb. 20. I have just returned from the south-western part of Union county, where Eld. S. A. Garber, of Decatur county, and the writer have been holding a series of meetings among a few isolated members and friends. There were no accessions to the church, but good impressions were no doubt made, as we tried to hold forth the Word of Life, and seed sown, that we trust, will yet spring up and bring forth fruit unto life eternal. The 23rd inst., I go to Monroe county, this State, to assist in a series of meetings among the Brethren there. Pray in behalf of the good work everywhere. M. Myers. >From White Rock Church, Kan. In apostolic days those who opposed the introduction of the Christ with his doctrine, commandments and promises, asked him questions in public, to entangle him. We have just had an example of that in the province of Kansas, of the United States of North America. Recently a servant of the Lord held a series of meetings in this church at a place where Sabbatarians, a new sect, having its origin at that place, were pretty numerous. After the way into Christ had been set forth, and the ordinances of the Lord's house and the duties of members presented by the Gospel, were delivered to them, the minister announced that the Sabbath question would be taken up; hence on the evening of February 17th, quite a congregation assembled, and a few brought Bibles along, which fact made the servant of the Lord rejoice. The meeting opened at 6:30 P. M., and continued two and one-half hours, during which time quite a number of questions, some foolish, some unlearned, and a few wise, were propounded to the speaker, who, at no time, felt the least embarrassed, knowing that the Lord is greater than men and will keep his own. It reminded one forcibly of the scenes described in the New Testament. Scarcely could Christ open his mouth to teach but what some scribe, elder, priest, or lawyer would ask a question, and that to try him.-If we judge aright, this was the motive of those who were so full of questions in the vale of White Rock; but, thanks be to the Lord, his servant always had what is written, for his spear and sword and the Lord came off conqueror, as he always does. God's servants need fear nothing from beneath, so long as they have "the words" of Jesus. M. M. Eshelman. >From the Canton Church, Stark Co., O.-Feb. 22. On the evening of February 2nd, Bro. David Irwin, of Wayne Co., Ohio, came among us, and commenced a series of meetings at the Centre meeting-house, which continued until the 11th. Roads at first were good, and congregations large, but soon the weather and roads became somewhat disagreeable, and the congregations were not quite so large. A deep interest was manifested in our meetings, and, as an immediate result, one soul was received into the fold by confession and baptism, and the members generally much revived, and, we hope, lasting impressions have been made, that will yet be as bread cast upon the waters. Bro. Irwin labored hard for the good of our church, and the conversion of sinners. May he be abundantly rewarded for the same. This was his first visit to our church, but we hope, hereafter, they may be of frequent occurrence. Angeline Summers. >From Germantown, Pa.. The Germantown church has been for some time under a dark cloud; has had a great deal of trouble. They had no minister for some time; consequently not organized. I was called there Jan. 27, to have the church re-organized by holding an election for a deacon. I met with the members on that day and preached for them. After preaching, I presented to the church the subject of holding an election for a deacon. I told them that I came there to work with the church, and not independent of the church. I stated that I wanted to know their loyalty to the regular Brethren church. If I would hold an election, I would hold it in the name of the regular Brethren or German Baptist church, or the General Brotherhood. They all said they wanted to remain loyal to the General Brotherhood. We went on with the election. The result was, Bro. D. M. Pfoutz was elected to the deaconship and fully installed according to the order of the General Brotherhood. I hope that our ministering brethren, when traveling East, will not forget to stop at Germantown and give a word of comfort. The members there are full of love and kindness. You will find Bro. D. M. Pfoutz at No. 4102 Germantown Avenue; or office, No. 632 Arch St., Phila. Jacob Z. Gottwals. Oaks, Pa. >From Thornton, W. Va.-Feb. 1 7. Jan. 25, in company with Bro. G. W. Annon, we boarded the train at Thornton for Mt. Lake Park, Md. This is a great Summer resort for many people. Was met at the station by Bro. Digman's son; staid all night at Bro. D.'s. This was very enjoyable to us, as we had not been together for a long time.-Next day we went about twelve miles to hold meetings a few days. Continued until the 31st; the attention was excellent. Feb. 1, I left brethren Annon and Digman, who were going to continue the meetings at Bro. Cross'. Was met at Oakland, Md., by Bro. John Fike, who took me to the place of meeting.-Met in the evening with a fair representation. Bro. S. A. Fike had received a message to come and anoint sister Cassady, about twenty miles distant, and requested me to go with him, which, of course, I did. We got there a little before one o'clock; found the sister very sick; but she rejoiced to know that she had the privilege to obey her Lord. Sister Cassady is a sister to Bro. Solomon Bucklew. We failed to get back in time to fill the evening appointment, but one of the home ministers occupied the stand. Continued meeting until the 6th, and had seven applicants for baptism, which were to be baptized the next morning. I could not stay for baptism, as I desired to reach home that day. Z. Annon. >From Metamora, O. By request, I will give a little church news from the northern part of the Swan Creek church, just across the State line in Lenawee Co., Mich., near Metamora. By the request of Eld. Perry McKimmy, to come and hold a series of meetings for them, I left my home on Saturday, the 9th of February and commenced a meeting among them in a large school-house. We continued meetings there over two Sundays. Most of the time we had large congregations to preach to, but while I was among the Brethren there, we had rain, sleet, and mud, and many families were sick with the measles. Some had from five to seven sick in one house, and not well ones enough to care for the sick. Eld. David Berkeybile was with us at the first, and was a great help to the meetings. Eld. Perry and William McKimmy, a young speaker, were present at all the meetings but one. Preached in all, eleven sermons, and I never saw a better feeling manifested in any community. Lutherans, United Brethren, Methodists, and Catholics, all paid the best attention to the Word preached. Had to close the meetings too soon on account of rain, dark nights, and muddy roads. On Sunday there were two young men baptized in the stream at Metamora. The scene was witnessed by at least 250 persons, many of whom had never seen the like before. At the close of the meetings we had one more applicant, and others, I believe were near the kingdom. The brethren helped me nobly all through the meetings, in exhorting and singing. There are about eighteen members living here together, and quite a distance from the main body of the members. Most of them are young in years, and young in the service of their Master, but all full of love and zeal for Him. They have social meetings once a week; and most all take active part in them, hence they are spiritually growing. They earnestly invite Brethren to come and buy homes among them. They are in need of more ministers, as their territory is large, and only three laborers. They cannot fill all the points where people desire to hear the Word preached. They have as fine a country as one could wish for, rather new yet. Some of their land is selling from $40 to $80 per acre, according to improvements. One of those that were baptized was a son of Eld. McKimmy. May the good Lord help them to prove faithful till death, that they, with us, may receive a crown of life. As our last meeting was a small one, on account of rain, I take liberty to express my heartfelt thanks to all the dear brethren and sisters, and kind neighbors, for their kindness shown towards me while among them. I hope the Lord will reward them for the same. Jacob Shaneour.