One who knew him intimately at the Island writes: “He labored literally night and day most earnestly for the salvation of souls and the welfare of those who had been converted. Being a born educator, he has left his mark upon the generation that has grown up under his instruction. As a private Christian, he was most real and honest, and free from all guile, exemplifying in all his life, in the most striking manner, those beautiful words of Scripture ‘harmless’ and ‘blameless.’ His faith triumphed nobly in the end. In my interviews with him of late, it has been most interesting to see with how firm a grasp he held fast to the assurances of God’s blessed word, and thus found perfect rest and peace to his soul.” * * * * * ITEMS FROM THE FIELD. NASHVILLE, TENN.—Religious interest is reported in the school. Six persons have professed their faith in Christ. The day of prayer for colleges was observed and we hope that good may result from the day. * * * * * MCINTOSH, LIBERTY CO., GA.—Pastor Snelson writes: We observed the week of prayer. The weather was mild, and consequently we did not have to go into the Academy for the use of the stoves. Last Sabbath, eleven were received into the church by confession and one by letter. It was a blessed day with us. There is much here to do. Miss E. W. Douglass is a great help to us. The people all like her. She is at work any and everywhere. They call her in some places the lady-preacher. I would to the Lord that more missionaries like her were sent throughout the field of the American Missionary Association. Pray for us. * * * * * ANNISTON, ALA.—On Thursday night, December 25th, the colored church was crowded to its utmost capacity to witness the exercises of the school children, which consisted of songs, recitations, etc. The Rev. P. J. McEntosh has had this school and church at Anniston in charge for a number of years and has labored with untiring energy to elevate the colored people, and has met with a great deal of encouragement. After the school exercises, the presents from the Christmas tree were distributed among the children. Several white visitors were present and spoke very highly of the management of the church and school. On Friday night, they gave a fair at which they realized $56.80.—_Chattanooga (Tenn.) Times._ * * * * * GREENWOOD, S. C.—Mr. J. D. Backenstose writes: I have just closed my first week of school for this year (1880), and am glad to be able to report a larger number of students than ever before at this place. I have had to rent a room of one of my neighbors, and we have as many boarders now as we can well accommodate, even with our new house, and more are to come in the middle of the month.