comical-looking trio,-- the horse, maiden, and myself. Still the weary miles stretched away that must be traveled before home, sweet home was reached.

The monotony of travel was enlivened by the fierce onslaught of three great dogs, one of which seized me by my new pants, tearing a great rent in the same. I threw a stick at the brute, but missed him. Then I thought to give the owner a piece of my mind as to the propriety of keeping such a pack of hounds to attack travelers on the highway; but he cut my remarks short by saying, "Me no understand English!'' I then indignantly pointed to the dogs and the rent in my new pants, and then went on my way, having gained all the satisfaction possible under the circumstances.

I reached home after dark on November 4. I found my wife assembled with the people at the church, engaged in holding prayer meeting. They were all glad to see me, and I was glad to be able to report the good blessing of God with me in leading precious souls out of darkness into light. I was home but a short time when I received a letter from Sister Hall, requesting me to return to Kingston. She said she never was so happy in all her life. Her heart rejoiced day and night. She thought if I would hold some more meetings in Kingston her husband would go with us. I laid the matter before the brethren, and they all said I should return, which I did. I remained about six weeks. Brethren Ells and Dimmick joined me in the work. At my farewell meeting, Brother Hall took his stand publicly to obey God. I had a foretaste of heaven.

What a happy day when all God's faithful workmen meet in heaven! Reader, will you be one of them?

The weather was bitter cold, and I must over the prairies for home again. I suffered with the cold, and arrived at home sick.

Teaching School January, 1876

In January, 1876. I began teaching school at Grove Lake again, and had the pleasure of home joys the rest of the winter.