Bro. Frank F. Holsopple, a Normal student, we are told, preached an acceptable sermon in the chapel on last Sunday morning. Such help is always appreciated, and we would be glad to have more of it. Bro. H. P. Fahrney, of Frederick, Md., a graduate of the Normal, spent a few days with us last week. As this is his spiritual birthplace, around it cling many hallowed associations. Such always receive a most hearty welcome on their return. He reports the Frederick church getting along nicely, and that it has a good Sunday-school. Our aged Eld. Studabaker related to us an incident the other day that we think will bear repetition, especially at this time. Years ago, when the now wide-awake Buckeye State was considered on the frontier, people indulged customs and things that would not be considered as orthodox for a people professing to be followers of the Christ whose life was without spot or wrinkle or any such thing. In those days it was the custom, when their log houses were to be raised, to summon the whole neighborhood, and on many of the occasions whisky flowed freely. One of the neighbors had a house to raise, and the people assembled for the purpose, but there was no whisky and some of the men refused to help unless it was brought. Finally, the man who was building the house said he would leave it to a vote, and if the majority would vote in favor of whisky he would send for it. To this they all assented; the vote was taken, and as the saying now runs, "it went wet." Among the number was a brother of considerable influence, who did not drink whisky or intoxicants, yet who for some cause voted for the whisky. After the building was up, the crowd divided themselves into two parties,-those who voted for the whisky formed the one, and those who voted against, the other. This division placed the brother with the drinking party. As they began drinking they commenced getting drunk and fighting followed. This was too much for the brother and he saw plainly where his vote had placed him. But he determined to leave the drinking crowd and go to the other. As they saw him coming they told him to go back, that he voted with the whisky crowd and there he belonged, and there he should remain. This was more than he bargained for. And he then and there determined that never again would he cast his vote on the side of the drinking and the drunkards. It was a lesson learned that he never forgot. And, brethren, is it not a lesson to us? May the Holy Spirit drive it home to us in a way that we, too, will never forget it! Last Saturday and Sunday we spent with the Warrior's Mark brethren. On Saturday afternoon we were with them in their quarterly church meeting, at which time the usual business was attended to, and brother John Law was forwarded to the second degree of the ministry. In the evening we talked to a good house on the adoption of the amendment that is now agitating the minds of the good people of our State, and the bad ones too. We also filled an appointment on Sunday morning. Eld. Samuel Cox, who lives some distance from the church, was present during the meetings, and also filled an appointment on Sunday afternoon, after we left. The members of the church are very kind, and we always enjoy our visit to them. Bro. S. S. Gray does the principal part of the preaching at the church-house, and is assisted by brother Law. They have an interesting Sunday-school, and seem to be doing a good work. In the Field. The writer commenced a series of meetings April 20, at Steel's school-house, several miles south-west of Decatur, Adams Co., Ind. We held a council-meeting the following Saturday, with the scattered members of that vicinity. We organized a new church with eighteen members, elected one minister and one deacon. For minister Daniel Byerly was chosen; for deacon, Jacob Heller. We hope and believe they are the Lord's choice. Elder Jacob Crumrine being present, assisted in the work. He also stayed over Sunday and preached three discourses, which, I think, were appreciated by all. We closed the meeting May 2, with good interest. As an immediate result two applicants will be baptized in the near future. Others are seemingly counting the cost, and we hope are not far from the kingdom. May the Lord bless his church here, and elsewhere, is our prayer! Samuel Neher. >From Tuhunga, Cal. The love-feast with the members of the Conejo church, Ventura County, came off April 29. Over forty members were present, including six ministers. It was indeed a feast of good things and all seemed to enjoy it very much. April 30 Bro. Witmore commenced another series of meetings in Los Angeles. There was one applicant for baptism the same evening; so the good work continues to move along. April 6 the District Meeting of California was hold at Covina. Several papers were before the meeting and all business passed off pleasantly. Since our last report Bro. J. Witmore preached a series of sermons at Stockton, Cal. H. R. Holsinger and other members of the Wolf congregation attended some of his meetings. H. R. Holsinger is preaching for the Wolf congregation of Progressives. Stockton is about four hundred miles north of Los Angeles. We have a few members living there who are anxious to see a church organized, and wo hope the day is not far distant when not only thole, but at many other points in California the standard of the cross will be planted, with many good soldiers to maintain the Gospel order of divine service. J. S. Flory. >From Eads, Colo. April 19th, Bro. Kesler and wife, of Wayne County, Ohio, arrived at this place. They came here on a visit to their daughter and family. Sister Kesler, also, has two brothers living here. How glad we are to meet those that are near and dear by the ties of nature, and what joy to meet with those of like precious faith! Especially refreshing is this to those who are isolated, and have not the privilege of assembling with their Brethren in a church capacity. On account of Bro. Kesler being well up in years, and the great change of climate he had to undergo, we made no appointments for preaching the first week of his stay with us, but, during the second week of his sojourn, he preached three times in our sod school-house, to very attentive congregations. This was the first time any of the Brethren have preached in this part of Colorado. Bro. Kesler made many friends while with us. He returned home by way of Carthage, Mo., where his aged father is living,-now in his eighty-sixth year. We hope they may find the old brother in good health and enjoying the few short years that may be allotted him. If any of the brethren traveling through this part of Colorado wish to stop with us they will always be welcome, especially ministers, or if there are any of the ministering brethren that would like a home on the frontier, we think this is the place to come. We ask an interest in the prayers of all, that we may hold out faithful unto the end! Lizie Shoemaker. A New Congregation. April 28 elders Wm. Roberson, of Franklin County, H. P Hylton, of Floyd County, and the writer met with the little body of members in Patrick County, Va. Bro. Roberson delivered a short but logical discourse on the power of the Gospel, followed by Bro. Hylton with some very appropriate remarks. The members had been consulted in reference to organizing into a congregation. Circumstances were such that the elders thought best, before dismissing the members, to spend a season in secret prayer and enter into the work of organizing. After all necessary instructions were given, we proceeded to take the voice for a minister and a deacon. The lot fell on Bro. Wm. Elgin for minister, and Bro. John A. Hooker for deacon. They were at once installed into their respective offices. The installation services, as usual, were very solemn and affecting to both members and outsiders, as was evidenced by the flowing tears. Grave responsibilities are resting upon our young brethren and their wives, as the destiny of the Smyth's River congregation depends largely on their lives and characters. May God give them grace and wisdom! They unanimously adopted the above name for their congregation and selected H. P. Hylton for their pastor. Fifty years ago my grandfather, Eld. Austin Hylton, late of Tennessee, visited this section twice a year, preaching one sermon each trip. He made twenty miles a day by steady riding. Prior to this time, an old Bro. Elgin and wife moved here from Bedford County. Eld. John Bowman, of Franklin County, passed through and preached for them a few times. When Bro. Elgin and wife died, the Brethren were without a witness here for many years. Bro. Hooker attended the Mountain Normal School at this place, and, while Bro. Dove, of Tennessee, was conducting a series of meetings here, he made a profession of religion. He returned home and shortly afterwards the Brethren baptized several in his neighborhood. C. D. Hylton. Hylton, Va. >From the Cheyenne Church, Kans. Our church is still in peace and union, although we are very much in need of ministerial help. There is no minister, and only one deacon in the church here, at present. We expect Bro. J. H. Cakerice, of Marshall County, Iowa, to move among us this fall, but we would be glad if other ministers could also be induced to come among us, for truly the harvest is great but the laborers very few. Our much beloved elder, John S. Snowberger, of Holyoke, Colorado, comes to our assistance as often as he can conveniently do so. Eld. Allen Ives, of Burr Oak, Jewell Co., Kans., passed through our County recently and preached some for us. Brethren, your work is highly appreciated by the hungry souls of the far West, not only by the Brethren, but also by those of other religious persuasions. We organized a Sabbath-school at this place last Sunday. The writer was chosen Superintendent and is assisted by an able corps of officers. We expect to use the Brethren's Sunday-school literature. Any traveling ministers will be met at Bird City, by giving notice beforehand. Please come! O. C. Slifer. Bird City, Kans. >From Rockton, Clearfield Co., Pa. We held our quarterly council April 13, and the business pertaining to the house of God was attended to in love and union. We concluded to hold our love-feast June 7, at 3 P. M., and we cordially invite all to be with us, and especially the brethren of Montgomery, Purchase Line, and Manor congregation. Our delegates to District Meeting are brethren J. A. Brilhart and J. H. Beer. V. V. Clouser. >From William's Creek Church, Cooke Co., Tex. Our beloved Elder came to us April 27th and held a council, which passed off pleasantly, with the best feeling and love manifested among all of the members present. He preached the Word with power and in demonstration of the Spirit, in the evening; also Sunday morning and evening. These meetings were truly a feast to us, and we pray that our brother may be so blessed, that he may be enabled to come more frequently. Our Sunday-school is growing in interest; also in numbers. We would say to brethren contemplating a move to a new field, to work for the Master, that we think they could do no better than to come here. The harvest truly is great and the laborers few. We have a beautifal (sic) country in parts of Cooke and Montague, but we need help in the work of the Lord. Who will come? Pray for the work in Texas! A. W. Austin.