Church News. Additional. Notes from the Work Shop. Our Quarterly meeting at Roanoke, Ind., passed off lovely. We have a faithful band of workers and of course we know just where to find them. The church has decided to hold her communion services on Saturday evening, being the first day of June. Sunday, the 19, we will have our Baptismal services. Brother Keefer and Brother Wohlfort are having a successful Sunday-school, an average of about 70 I believe. Brother Smith at the head of the prayer-meeting makes it move. The sisters are going to try their hand in the society work, and we feel confident that will be a success. Sister Keefer, who formerly was a member of the Baptist church, and who, for years was president in the Mission society, will now give her experience and influence with the sisters here. I am happy to report that the class at Auburn, is marching on to victory. On Sunday, May 26, we will if nothing prevents, administer the sacred rite of Christian baptism to about 17 candidates. The class is growing numerically and spiritually. The Sabbath-school was pleasantly greeted. And under the faithful management of brother Calvin Grube, will be a success. The brethren and sisters are in earnest, and they are of that material that will wear. We were glad to meet our much respected Elder A. J. Carmer again, after being deprived of the sanctuary privileges, so long by sickness. Peace and good will prevail. The brethren are contemplating building a house of worship. May God speed the work is our prayer. J. H. Palmer. [Note from Wayne-change BE to Andrew Jackson CARMER 9-18-1834 / 6-18-1895 instead of A. J. Carman.] >From Roanoke, Va. The Lord's work is still moving onward in this vicinity. March 11, we started a meeting at Boone's chapel, eleven miles south of Roanoke City, but after five days of continuous rain, we closed. We made another appointment several weeks later, but the sickness and death of our father-in-law (Richard James Johnson ca. 1832-4/8/1895) prevented its fulfillment. Again we started into the work, on April 17, and continued until May 5. We had rain and mud for a full week, but the house was nearly always filled, and generally crowded, even during the worst of weather. Brother D. C. Moomaw was with us every few nights and added greatly to the success of the meeting. On the last Sunday he preached an able sermon on baptism. Brother Moomaw commenced a monthly appointment here about six months ago, and introduced our doctrines, which but prepared the way for the harvest. The total number that came forward was fifty one. Forty-six united with the Brethren church. Twenty-seven were baptized, four yet to be baptized, and fifteen by relation. This was an entire new field. We did not know a person when we came to this neighborhood, but now have some very dear friends among these people. Our people are among the most prominent of the community, and all opposition will be to our advantage. Until further notice my Post Office will be Rockingham Co., Va. With best wishes to the editor of EVANGELIST, and all of its readers, I remain, Your brother in Christ, May 15. J. S[amuel]. BOWMAN. The Brethren at Pleasant Hill, Ohio, are treating their church to a new coat of paint which will add very much to the appearance; hope it may add to the preaching as well. The Brethren at Maple Grove church, Ind., held their Communion service Saturday evening, May 11. Good attendance, good order, good meeting. The spirit seemed to manifest its power with testimony and song. Praise the Lord for his extended mercies. Wm. Summers. >From Nappanee, Ind, I will report the meeting of April 21, which Brother Harrison held for us at Union Salem. It commenced the 21, and continued two weeks. The result was, nine united with the church. Brother Harrison held forth the Gospel alone doctrine with much power and zeal. It was a very busy time for farmers, but in spite of their work they came a distance of seven miles. Sister Dickey and husband were with us and worked hard for the saving of souls. The meeting closed with a lovefeast which we hope will be long remembered. Your sister in Christ, Cora Becknell. >From Leon, Iowa. . The church at Leon held a business meeting to-day, and decided to hold our communion meeting on May 27. They extended an invitation to all the brethren and sisters who can attend. We expect Brother and Sister Flora to be with us, and expect to have a good meeting. Our church seems to be getting along smoothly, and we have good congregations at each of our services. We are glad to hear of the success of our evangelists all over the country, and hope that by the help of God we shall finally triumph. Yours in love, M. P. Garber. Sisters' S. C. E. >From the President. Dear Readers:-When I wrote you last, I was at New Enterprise, Pa. There I succeeded in organizing a society of forty members. Of the twenty societies I have organized, this is the largest. They took hold of the work willingly, and so far as I heard, there was not a single one who said "We cannot afford to send twenty cents per member each year, away from the home church." The next point I visited was the wide-awake little church of Pittsburg, under care of brother D. J. Bole. There they have a large and interesting Sunday-school, a K. C. and a Y. P. S. C. E. There they had a Ladies Aid Society, but after presenting the interests of the S. S. C. E. and discussing it with them, they voted unanimously to accept the S. S. C. E. constitution. Although more heavily burdened financially than any church I have yet visited, they are willing to do yet a little more for Christ's cause. Upon their acceptance of the constitution, ten new members were added to their society. May they all prove to be earnest, faithful workers. >From Pittsburg I went to Louisville, Ohio, Brother Kimmel's charge. It was a real pleasure to meet there the friends and acquaintances I had formed a few years ago when visiting there. We spent three evenings with them, doing what we could to encourage and enthuse them in the S. S. C. E. work. Their society is one of the oldest in the brotherhood, having been organized under the constitution adopted at Ashland Conference in '87. I am now at Middle Branch. Here they have no society, but I shall explain the purpose of the S. S. C. E. to-night and make an effort to organize. Many of you have read in the EVANGELIST, Sister Beachley's suggestion by which to add funds to our S. S. C. E. treasury at our coming Conference at Ashland. The suggestion was this, that every member of the society donate some article for this purpose. Send it to Conference by the delegates. There in one of the empty rooms of the College, these articles will be for sale between the sessions of the Conference. Let each sister who donates an article, pin upon it a card containing the price at which she values the article, her name, and the purpose for which the money received for the article shall be used,-whether for mission purposes, for the Theological chair; or for the super-annuated minister's fund. The articles should be such as will be useful and salable,-such as bonnets, aprons, bureau and stand scarfs, children's dresses, etc. Many persons will be glad to purchase these articles and take them home with them, partly because they will be a memento of the pleasures enjoyed at the Conference, and partly because in this way they can help the S. S. C. E. cause. The object in putting the name of the donor upon the article is this: There will, we trust be articles there from all over the brotherhood. Some sister, say Mrs. Beachley or Mrs. Holsinger or Mrs. Keim has an article upon the table, and another sister, an old time friend of one of these sisters sees her article with her name upon it, this will be an inducement to her to purchase it. She will be glad to take home with her the work of the hands of her friend. No matter how simple it is she will prize it if fashioned by the fingers of one she has long loved. We would suggest that the articles be not expensive, but that they be neatly, nicely made. Better contribute two or three articles of small value than one of larger value, the former having more ready sale. Now, the brethren are not to be excluded from this. They two are solicited to contribute to this sale. If they cannot themselves fashion some article, they can furnish material, and let the sisters do the work. We hope all our presidents will at once put this matter before their societies, and in addition to this that the officers will personally .encourage each member to contribute something however small. Nor need this be limited to members of the S. S. C. E. There may be sisters from churches where there is no society, who would be glad to donate something; any donation from them will be most gratefully received. Now, dear Sisters, let us hear from you in regard to this,-either through the columns of the EVANGELIST, or by private letter. This is our first undertaking of the kind, let us make it a success. I have talked personally with many of our sisters and they express themselves favorable to the project, some having already decided what their donation shall be. Let us put forth earnest efforts, to increase the funds in our S. S. C. E. treasury. Especially let us endeavor to increase our Theological chair fund, it is the most urgent need at present. Laura E. N. Grossnickle. >From Lanark, Ill. While we have a good S. S. C. E. in our church at Lanark, yet the young sisters did not seem willing to help with the work, consequently about six months ago some of the sisters met and organized a Young People's Aid Society. We call it "The Success." We have at present a membership of about fifteen. Some very earnest and enthusiastic workers. Some of our most enthusiastic members did not attend the S. S. C. E. meetings. We believe it is because young people like their separate organizations. For the present we will keep our funds in the home church, but we hope in the future to help with the national work. We have at this time a silk quilt nearly completed. Besides we have pieced one calico quilt and nearly another. Made lace, mitts, etc., and we hope as we meet from time to time that we may accomplish some good for ourselves and may occasionally lend a helping hand to. some who have many burdens to bear. Our society meets every two weeks on Saturday afternoons, as this afternoon is more suitable for those who live in the country. Emma Puterbaugh. >From Homer Church. Our communion on last Saturday evening, May 11, was an enjoyable one, though only two members. from adjoining churches were with us, viz., brother and sister Emanuel Beeghley from Fair Haven. The weather was against a large congregation. Everything passed off quietly and harmoniously. May the Lord ever keep us all near the foot of the cross. Our young members seemingly enjoyed the solemn services. D. J. Myers. From Fisher's Hill, Va. On reaching the home of Brother Kirby at Forestville last Saturday, I found his daughter-in-law ready for baptism, which was administered just before the evening service. Delegates have been elected in nearly all the congregations to the Maryland, Virginia and West Virginia District Conference. Geo. A. Copp. >From Lapaz, Ind. It has been a long time since I have written. I hoped others would communicate the news from this place, but I have not seen anything, so will say that they are all too busy. Truly, I can say (they or we) are like a hive of bees, and can give little attention to anything, save our own business, as we are building a house of worship this summer, and thus far, it is progressing finely. First, some donated timber, others hauled it to Longaker's mill, where it was sawed in such lumber as was desired. Others hauled it back to the lot, the lot which was bought and paid for, and is located on the southeast corner at the crossing of county line, crossing the Michigan road one mile north of LaPaz. The foundation is built, the lot is fenced, and in about a week the carpenters, axes and hammers will ring the glad notes. The Brethren at work on the county line church building. And that is not all, the sisters are just as busy as bees, every one of them. We want to help furnish it when it is done, and Thursday and sometimes Saturday afternoons we work, quilting quilts, or sewing carpet rags; while nearly every week each member donates five cents to the work. We are succeeding nicely. This of necessity makes our work. much heavier at home, but with tired bodies and beaming countenances, each is anxious to perform their duties. The Lord is our sufficiency to do all his will. Praise the Lord for this. The little children are also working, saving and gathering pennies for a Bible for the pulpit. All are interested in the good work. Our Sabbath-school is at our school-house on the county line, and is well attended for a country school. We have considerable opposition, but we are too busy to notice them, so they don't trouble us much. We are glad to hear from Brother Holsinger again. Hope he will come east and get in church work again. It would make the paper more interesting if he would get mixed up with the Brethren again. So many good writers have dropped out. We look for their names, but we always look in vain. What's the matter, are all too busy? If it must needs be to drop out of EVANGELIST I hope you are too busy in some other equally good work, but the paper might be made much brighter by your help, and the readers encouraged to greater efforts, and no doubt the editor made happy. We have had a cold wave for the last few days, and tender plants look rather sorrowful over the rough handling they have received. >From Williamstown, Ohio. We held our communion meeting at this place on Saturday evening, May 11, at 8 o'clock. The house was filled to an overflowing capacity. There were about seventy participants around the Lord's table. And a good meeting was enjoyed. It seems as though we can not get any nearer our Lord and Master here on earth than we can by gathering around the Lord's table and partaking of the broken emblems and shed blood of our Lord and Master Jesus Christ. Brother White [Mack S.], minister of the West Independence church and one of their lay members were present with us. And we were sorry they could not stay over the Lord's day with us. Sunday was our regular preaching day, and at the close of the service four came forward and made the good confession, and at the close of the evening services were baptized in the baptistery. And we believe many more have said in their hearts, "almost thou persuadest me to become a Christian." May the good work go on, and many be made to say, "I will arise and go to my Father." We organized a King's Children society here, with a membership of thirty-five. They hold their meetings every Sunday evening at 7 o'clock. They are having good meetings taking into consideration the fact that they are all new beginners in that line of work. Each member realizes that there is a duty for them to do, and are ready and willing to do the same. This is all for the present. May 13. W. O. Trowbridge. >From Garwin, Iowa. We have organized Sunday-school at our church, commencing with the second quarter. We are using the Brethren literature this year for the first time, and we pronounce it good. We have good attendance and good attention. As for the church, we have very good congregations. Brother and sister W. C. Thomas are at present deprived of the privilege of attending the religious services on account of the illness of their son Evart. May God bless the house of Brother and Sister Thomas. We are pleased to hear of so many souls being rescued from sin. May the good work go on. F. M. Chase.