good as I am a little under the weather.
The 23^rd was my Birth-day and the good
saints reminded me of the facts by numerous
cards and letters of congratulation.

A whole swarm of letters came from
Elders, Saints and Friends in Dresden and
in Berlin. They remembered me with several nice
and usefull little presents which were appropr
iate; such as a pair of wollen socks, a dozen
linnen collars, a pocket-book & etc.

In the evening members of our choir came
and furnished beautifull music from quartette
and chorus. We have a splendid choir here
in this Branch one that would do credit
to many a W^d at home. There are
several members who play the violin which
is a pleasant feature of our little mission.
The warm love which the good souls showed
me was truly something to prized and
which I consider dear by far than gold
or silver and pray God will give me
strength to be true to the confidence of
such good people.

Amidst all trouble and trials still I have
much to be thankfull for and rejoice
to think God has thought me worthy
(weak stick that I am) to pass through
the present experience for his Gospel's sake.

good as I am a little under the weather. The 23rd was my Birth-day and the good saints reminded me of the fact by numerous cards and letters of congratulation.

A whole swarm of letters came from Elders, Saints and Friends in Dresden and in Berlin. They remembered me with several nice and usefull little presents which were appropr iate; such as a pair of wollen socks, a dozen linnen collars, a pocket-book & etc.

In the evening members of our choir came and furnished beautifull music from quartette and chorus. We have a splendid choir here in this Branch one that would do credit to many a Wd at home. There are several members who play the violin which is a pleasant feature of our little mission. The warm love which the good souls showed me was truly something to prized and which I consider dear by far than gold or silver and pray God will give me strength to be true to the confidence of such good people.

Amidst all trouble and trials still I have much to be thankfull for and rejoice to think God has thought me worthy (weak stick that I am) to pass through the present experience for his Gospel's sake.