>From the Wolf Creek Church, Ohio. Dear Brethren: We closed a series of meetings held in the Wolf Creek church by Bro. James Quinter, which was the first series of meetings ever held in this church. Brother James preached eight sermons at the upper house and seven at the lower. The meeting at the upper house was not so well attended on account of the inclement weather and the roads almost impassable. The meeting at the lower house was a good one ; good attendance and attention. There were no additions, but we think many were made to say-dike one of old, "Almost thou persuadest me to be a Christian." It was truly a revival among the brethren and sisters, and a building up of the church in the eyes of the people, for some had begun to look upon the traditions of men that heretofore existed among us as an evil. But the meetings did not continue long enough at any one place to see the fruits of our labors. In bonds of affection. Feb 26. J. B. Musselman. An Earnest Inquirer. Dear Primitive: I did not take the P. C. last year for various reasons, and I missed it very much. I could hardly do without it. Some time past I received but one number. O how glad I was to get it, I hastily perused its pages and I felt that I had lost a great deal by not taking it last year. Dear brethren, I sometimes feel much discouraged. It seems so me that the brethren never will succeed in sending out their ministers where they are so badly needed. We have to go fifteen miles to our meeting. Bro. Funk is our minister and he is getting old and is not able to fill near all the calls. I often wonder why so many of our brethren cannot see that it is their duty to send out ministers to preach the Gospel. There are many here that have never heard the Brethren preach, and some I believe might be convinced of the truth, but how can they hear without a preacher? and how can they preach except they be sent ? O, dear brethren, I fear that many of us will be weighed in a balance and found wanting. Here the popular churches of the day are holding their protracted meetings all around us, and every Sunday their social and prayer-meetings and Sunday-schools, but where are the Brethren? Not one of them here to preach or say one word for the cause of Christ and the salvation of souls. Our children are drifting into other churches and why? Because they hear nothing else preached. Dear brethren, I leave this subject with you but I cannot express my feelings in regard to it. Your unworthy sister in Christ. Christiana Imbler. >From Indiana Creek Church, Iowa. Dear Primitive: The ark of the Lord is still moving on in this part of God's moral vineyard. The harvest truly is great and the laborers few, yet we are glad to know that there are those around us who are willing to enlist and become soldiers of the cross. On the evening of January 31st, brethren I. Thomas and J. Seibert commenced a series of meetings at the Green Valley school-house. They remained with us two days. The meeting was continued by our home ministers up to the 7th of February. The attendance was good. One precious soul was willing to forsake sin and turn to the Lord. On the 8th of February we began a series of meetings in our meeting-house. Brethren E. Eby and B. F. Miller were with us on the 9th and held forth the word with power. Three more precious souls were willing to be buried in baptism. Others are seriously counting the cost. We realize that their mission of love among us was not in vain, as the members have been strengthen and bound together in the bonds of love and peace. May God add his blessings. Feb. 19th, '82. Lizzie Higgs. >From the White Oak Church, O. Dear Primitive: One has been added to our number since last report of church news, although it has been some time since. Our meetings in muddy and rainy weather are sometimes poorly attended ; but we believe the members are trying to grow in grace. When sisters of three score years and ten walk two miles through mud and rain to our social meetings, it inspires us with courage. We have been waiting long and patiently to hear from the brethren to whom we were looking for a series of meetings this winter. Yours in the hope of a better life, Feb. 28th, '82. C. F. Detweiler. [Note from Wayne: This is Christian Fisher Detwiler who was born near Clover Creek, moved to Indiana, Ohio and the Dakotas before eventually ending up somewhere in Huntingdon county, Penn.] >From the Sandy Creek Church, W. Va. Dear Primitive: Our church is in a prosperous condition. Thirty-five have been added since the holidays and one to be baptized next Saturday. Many others are counting the cost. We are not troubled with the two extremes as some of our beloved brethren. We stand with A. M. which we think is on Gospel principles, and we feel to maintain those principles. We trust our beloved Brotherhood will labor for the peace and prosperity of the church. Your brother, Solomon Buckalew. Feb. 22nd. >From Willow Springs, Kan. Dear Primitive: The Church here is in fair standing. Since the division both parties seem to be satisfied, and all is peace and harmony. Have had very nice weather all the winter. The wheat looks very nice. Never had better prospects for a crop. Health very good. E. W. Flory. >From Roanoke County, Virginia. Dear Primitive: Read and reflect on the following extract from a dear brother in Kansas: "Elder Siler from Ohio preached long and loud on the cause of the divide, on a visit here recently and said that Jesus was nine feet from the table when he rose to wash feet, as the text says 'he arose from and from is opposite of near, and said further that the term 'ready and prepared' in Mark 14 : 15, 16 does not mean that supper was on the table at the time of feet-washing. His preaching seemed to confirm his brethren in their belief." Comment is unnecessary. May a merciful God save the world from the fatal effects of such silly and nonsensical teaching and remove Christians from such misguided men. Fraternally, D C. Moomaw. Money Received by J. P. Blue. Dear Brethren: Please acknowledge through your paper the receipt of the following donations: Henry Frantz, Daniels Creek Ch., O., $ 6.00 J. S. Danner, Woodland Church, Ill., 8.60 H. P. Strickler, Grundy Church, Iowa, 14.95 Samuel Frantz, Willow Springs, Kan., 6.00 J. F. Rairiah, Thornapple Ch., Mich., 10.00 M. Crumrine, Junction City, Kan., 5.00 A charitable sister, Leighton, Iowa, 1.00 J. M. Smith, Woodland Church, Mich., 5.00 We are truly thankful, dear brethren, and hope that what you have given may be returned to you ten fold. Yours in Gospel love, J. P. BLUE. >From the Hamilton Church, Mo. Dear Primitive: We are still trying to worship God in spirit and in truth. We have two meetings a month. At the present time we number about twenty members. Some have moved away. Eld. George Whitwer and family moved to South Bead, Indiana, last Fall. The church is under the care of Eld. C. C. Root. We say with Paul of old, "Come over and help us." We have a good farm and stock country. Brethren passing through Missouri stop off at Hamilton. The writer lives two and three quarter miles from Hamilton. Up to February 18th the winter was very mild, but since that date it has been cold with some snow. Fraternally yours, D. C. Hardman. >From York, Neb. Dear Primitive: We have had quite a change in the weather during the last few days. Yesterday it was cold, with a high wind from the north ; to-day and last night it commenced snowing, and is now quite stormy and disagreeable to be out. We are still well pleased with the PRIMITIVE CHRISTIAN, and, as far as we can learn, it is much appreciated by all its patrons in Nebraska. We had an addition to our little band of believers here by immigration, and we expect several more from West Virginia in a week. God bless your labors. Your brother in Christ. J. S. Snowberger. [Note from Wayne: Yes, another Morrison's Cove region gentleman.] >From the Nettle Creek Church, Ind. Dear Primitive: On the 18th inst. brother Jacob Rife came to this congregation, and held a series of meetings until the 25th, closing at night. Preached twice each day, with two exceptions. During these meetings the Gospel was held forth in its primitive purity. Many were made to feel the responsibility resting upon them while they neglect the Gospel. And we know that we were built up and encouraged. It was therefore a profitable meeting to all. Two young souls came forth and were baptized. Others said that they would soon come, also. May God spare them and quicken them. Yours in the bonds of love, Feb. 26th, '82. Lewis W. Teeter. [Note from Wayne: Yet another.] >From Shieldler, Ind. Dear Primitive: I have been holding meetings here for several days. The weather and bad roads are against the meetings, yet there is a good interest. Some are becoming alarmed and are turning to the Lord for refuge. Others are encouraged and rejoicing. When we close here I will cease my labors in the field, for a while, and recuperate my laxed energies. Have averaged one sermon a day for three months, and wavering strength says, "Stop here." The course of the PRIMITIVE in regard to divisions is generally approved. Fraternally yours, D. B. Gibson. >From the Tippecanoe Church, Ind. Dear Primitive: Bro. Davis Younce and I are holding a meeting in North Webster, at the place where I held the Discussion in February 1881. We are having excellent attention and good interest. Baptized three precious souls-application for one to be received back who had for many years been out of the church. Her husband said "I think I must come along with her." We pray and hope for a great work to be accomplished ere we close. A. H. Butterbaugh. Feb 22nd. [Note from Wayne: Yet another.]