T. AND M. INSTITUTE AT OAKLAND, WIS.
By G. C. Tenney
This meeting, just closed, was even more successful than, on account of the short notice given, was anticipated. The class numbered about sixty, and the different parts of the State were represented. Nearly all the ministers of the Conference were present. Instructions were given in T. and M. work, Sabbath-school and Conference departments, and singing. A good degree of the blessing of God was sensibly felt throughout. The importance of this work was made very plain to us; and while we realized our lack of zeal in the past, we felt to resolve to be more earnest in the future. God blessed our meetings on the Sabbath. The word spoken was timely and well received. The general T. and M. fund received some attention, $120 being pledged and paid to it. It was recommended by the meeting to raise a State reserve fund of $1000, in shares of $20 each. Thirteen of these shares were taken at the time. All feel much encouraged; and though proficiency in the system of work could hardly be attained in so short a time, there is a willingness to engage in the work, and we confidently expect a better state of the cause. All were especially glad to see at this meeting our aged Brother Atkinson, who though feeble in health, encouraged us much by his testimony, and faith in God. At the close of the meeting the following resolutions were unanimously adopted:— Resolved, That as members of the Oakland T. and M. Institute, we would express our gratitude to God for the privileges enjoyed in these meetings, and for the measure of his blessing which has attended us. Resolved, That we accept the light which God has given us by his Spirit concerning the importance of the work of circulating our publications, and pledge ourselves to engage in this work with increased zeal and earnestness. Resolved, That we express our appreciation of the kind and efficient labor of Bro. Whitney, and pray God's blessing to attend him in his important and arduous work. Resolved, That we feel under great obligations to the church at Oakland for their hospitable and kind entertainment, during this meeting.