Earlier text: The Definite Seventh Day“Blessed are the dead which die in the Lord from henceforth.” Died, Sept. 6, 1875, in North Liberty, Ind., sister Amanda Worster, wife of Henry Worster, and daughter of Adam and Magdelena Rupert, aged thirty-three years and five months. Sister W. embraced the truth of the third angel’s message some thirteen years since, was baptized, and united with the church of which she was a member until her death. She possessed a meek and quiet disposition, and was respected and loved by all who were acquainted with her. She leaves a husband, two children, an aged father and mother, one brother, five sisters, and a large circle of friends to mourn their loss, who do not mourn as those who have no hope. Funeral discourse, by the writer, to a large and attentive congregation, from Rev. 14: 13. S. H. LANE. Died, at North Parma, Monroe Co., New York, on Thursday, Aug. 26, 1875, sister Mary A. Crary, aged 56 years. Sister Crary embraced the truth nearly thirty years ago, and lived an earnest, consistent Christian life. In all the relations of life she conscientiously strove to perform her every duty. She leaves a husband, son, and daughter, and a large circle of relatives to mourn their loss. She earnestly desired a reunion with them on the morning of the first resurrection. Funeral discourse to a very large gathering of mourning friends and neighbors, from Isa. 25: 8, 9. CHAS. B. REYNOLDS. Died, of cholera infantum, at Jackson, Mich., Aug. 19, our infant son, Edgar James, aged ten months. He was a bright and loving child, and we miss him much. We have laid our darling away in hope of meeting him in the first resurrection. L. J. & MAGGIE COOK. Died, of scarlet fever, in West Union, Todd Co., Minn., Aug. 25, 1875, our youngest child, Clara Isabel, aged six years and one month. Funeral discourse by Bro. J. I. Collins. D. W. & D. CRANDALL. Died, of dysentery, at our home in Fairbury, Ill., Sept. 2, 1875, our little son, Harry John, aged seven years and ten months. He bore his sufferings patiently and passed away peacefully. Our hearts are stricken with grief and sorrow at the loss of one we love, but we bow humbly beneath the rod. We hope to overcome and meet him again in the morning of the resurrection. Words of comfort by the Methodist minister, from 1 Cor. 15: 40–58. GEORGE & ELIZABETH KNIGHT. Died, of brain fever, in Johnstown, Mich., Sept. 10, 1875, Charles S. Eastman, in the forty-sixth year of his age. He had been a reader of the Review for nearly four years, yet had never taken a stand upon the truth. He leaves a wife and one young son. I should judge by the large turnout at his funeral that he was a man respected by the community. May this be an admonition to his afflicted wife to seek consolation in the service and promises of God and to take a stand upon the truth. Sermon by the writer from Job 14: 14. T. M. STEWARD. The Maine Conference.
By J. B. Goodrich; Timothy Bryant
THE S. D. Adventists of Maine held their ninth annual Conference on the camp-ground in Richmond, Sept. 3, 1875. Conference called to order by the President. Prayer by Eld. U. Smith. The following churches were represented: Woodstock, Hartland, South Norridgewock, Somerset Mills, Cornville, North Jay, Deering, Brunswick, and Richmond. The secretary’s report of the doings of the last Conference was called for, read, and accepted. Voted, That the Sabbath-keepers of Aroostook Co. be represented by Bro. Enos Leavitt, and that the Sabbath-keepers of Oakfield be taken under the watchcare of the Conference. Voted, That Bro. White, Smith, Corliss, and all other brethren in good standing in their respective churches, be invited to take part in the deliberations of this Conference. Voted, That the various committees be appointed by the Chair. The following were appointed: Nominating Committee, S. B. Gowell, Portland, A. W. Low, Somerset Mills, J. A. Davis, Hartland. Auditing Committee, J. E. Baker, Norridgewock, T. S. Emery, Cornville, J. A. Davis, Hartland, R. F. Hobbs, Somerset Mills, A. R. Meriman, Richmond, C. R. Davis, Woodstock. On Resolutions, U. Smith, S. B. Gowell, R. S. Webber. On Credentials, G. W. Barker, T. S. Emery, H. E. Tuck. Voted, That the Conference relinquish its claim on the old camp-ground in Skowhegan. Adjourned to call of Chair. Prayer by Eld. J. O. Corliss. The Nominating Committee not being ready to report, the election of officers was deferred until the next session. Interesting and instructive remarks were made by Bro. White, also by the chairman, and the meeting adjourned to call of the Chair. The Nominating Committee reported the names of the following persons for the officers of the Conference during the coming year: For President, J. B. Goodrich, Hartland; Secretary, Timothy Bryant, North Jay; Treasurer, Samuel F. Grant, Hartland; Executive Committee, J. B. Goodrich, Geo. W. Barker, Wm. Morton; Camp-meeting Committee, Geo. W. Barker, H. E. Tuck, T. S. Emery. Voted, That the credentials of Eld. J. B. Goodrich be renewed. Voted, That the license of Bro. R. S. Webber be renewed. Voted, That the matter of fitting up the camp-ground for another year be referred to the Camp-meeting Committee. The reports of the Secretary and Treasurer showed the standing of the Conference to be as follows:— No. of churches, 9; No. of church members, 178; No. of Sabbath-keepers not yet united to any church, 157; No. paying S. B., 88; No. of Sabbath-school scholars, 114. Amount of S. B. pledged to the Conference, $1021.86. Amount in treasury at the commencement of the year, 2.25. Rec’d during the year, 956.16. Total, $958.41 Paid out during the year, 945.57. Balance in treasury at date, 12.84. The Committee on Resolutions reported the following:— Resolved, That we express our gratitude for the help sent us by the General Conference at this time, especially for the faithful and efficient labors of Bro. and Sr. White, and that we here pledge our hearty co-operation with them in the holy work and cause to which they devote their lives. Resolved, That in view of the encouragement we have received at this our annual Conference and camp-meeting we will take hold of the work of promulgating the truth in this State with new interest. Resolved, That we express our thankfulness to God, that the cause of present truth in this State, notwithstanding all the discouragements through which it has passed, has maintained itself so well, and is to-day in so good a degree of prosperity. Resolved, That, regarding the work as one in all the world, we the Sabbath-keepers of Maine, from this eastern extremity of the United States extend the hand of greeting across the continent to our brethren on the Pacific Coast, and in the other direction across the Atlantic to our brethren in Europe, rejoicing in the prosperity of the work in both these portions of the Lord’s great vineyard. Adjourned to call of the chairman. Let the Work Be Thorough.
By Jabez C. Tucker
At our last camp-meeting, precious instruction was given us, and good resolutions were there formed. We promised to live a better life, a life more consecrated to God and his cause, that we may do some good in winning souls to Christ. It is of the utmost importance that we begin right. Let us not skip over our past errors; if we do, all our efforts will be in vain, but let us search the Scriptures. If we have wronged our brethren, let us take a scriptural course toward them, as our Saviour has given us instruction in Matt. 5:23; or if our brethren have trespassed against us in any way, or have reproached the present truth, for by so doing they have trespassed against us, inasmuch as we love the truth, let us follow the instruction given in Matt. 18:15. Now, let us make thorough work, that we may not be disappointed when Christ shall come to gather his elect. Kingston, R. I., Sept. 8, 1875. Are the Scriptures Given by Inspiration of God?
By THOS. J. CROSS.
“AND Jacob called the place Peniel [that is, the face of God]; for I have seen God face to face, and my life is preserved.” Gen. 32:30. In another place we read: “No man hath seen God at any time.” 1 John 4:12. These apparently contradictory passages were presented to a congregation by one of the accredited agents of the enemy of all righteousness—a spiritual lecturer—who professes to speak through spirit influence and in a trance state. The speaker opened his meeting by reading from the Scriptures; and then asked if any one in the congregation believed in the Bible. Several voices responded in the affirmative. Then followed the above quotations, evidently given with the intention of inducing his audience to discredit the divine authenticity of the Scriptures. This incident has led us to present a few thoughts upon this subject. Jacob was on his way to meet Esau, his brother, and had just cause to dread that meeting. After sending his family and possessions on a little before, he retired to seek divine aid and assistance. An angel is commissioned to render the needed grace; and after an earnest and protracted struggle, and a touch from the angel that disabled Jacob, by faith he prevailed. Having obtained the blessing of God, he met Esau, and the meeting was a peaceful one. Jacob said to his brother, “I have seen thy face, as though I had seen the face of God.” Other passages show that an angel was seen instead of God. “But the angel of the Lord did no more appear to Manoah and to his wife. Then Manoah knew that he was an angel of the Lord. And Manoah said unto his wife, We shall surely die because we have seen God.” Judges 13:21, 22. “And when Gideon perceived that he was an angel of the Lord, Gideon said, Alas, O Lord God! for because I have seen an angel of the Lord face to face.” Judges 6:22. Thus we see by reading the verses in connection that in every instance where it is said that the face of God was seen, an angel was present. Now we come to the direct testimony: “No man hath seen God at any time.” “And he said, Thou canst not see my face; for there shall no man see me, and live.” Ex. 33:20; 20:21. Here God spake unto Moses out of the thick darkness; but from behind this impenetrable screen or vail, God spake with him as it were face to face. “And Moses hid his face; for he was afraid to look upon God.” Ex. 3:6. “And the angel of the Lord appeared unto him out of the midst of the bush.” Ex. 3:2. “God spake unto the children of Israel and unto Moses out of the midst of the fire and the thick darkness.” Deut. 5:22. “And it shall come to pass, while my glory passeth by, that I will put thee in a cleft of the rock, and will cover thee with my hand while I pass by; and I will take away mine hand, and thou shalt see my back parts; but my face shall not be seen.” Ex. 33:22, 23. Thus have we established the fact that no man has seen God at any time. And why this vail between God and man? Evidently because man could not endure the ineffable blaze of glory. For at the sound of that voice from Sinai’s burning mount, the people stood afar off and entreated that the voice might not again be heard lest they should die. Therefore, mortal man could not look upon the face of Deity and live. Only a slight glimpse of that matchless glory is all that even Moses could endure. The time will come when “the ransomed of the Lord shall return, and come to Zion, with songs and everlasting joy upon their heads.” Then shall they see his face. But until that time, they must see as through a glass darkly. Yes, every eye shall see him, and they also who pierced him. May none of us be associated with the latter class, who shall wail because of him. The word of the Lord is truth; yet notwithstanding its divine authenticity it is called in question. But by whom? Not by those that reverence God and work righteousness. It is nothing strange that spiritualists reject the Bible; for it everywhere condemns spiritualism as an abomination. All are warned against it, and commanded not to be defiled by it. “As Jannes and Jambres withstood Moses, so these also resist the truth; men of corrupt minds, reprobate concerning the faith.” Spiritualism can boast of great antiquity, and its key note was sounded at least six thousand years ago when Satan said, “Thou shalt not surely die,” thus giving God the lie. The medium through which this lie was uttered was the serpent—the devil. Now, the same spirit speaks through men and women as mediums. Bolton, P. Q.
By A. C. Bourdeau
Pitched our new tent in Bolton, P. Q., a week ago to-day (Friday, Sept. 10). Have given nine lectures. The meetings are well attended, and the people are deeply interested in the truths they hear. Two preachers have attended, one of whom, a Methodist, said publicly that all he had heard was the truth. Shall speak on the commandments and Sabbath next Sunday. Hope to have an ingathering of souls in my native country—Canada. Labor Rewarded.
By Mrs. W. E. Dawson
“CAST thy bread upon the waters; for thou shalt find it after many days.” Let not the faithful follower of Christ be weary in well doing, or cease to proclaim the truth of God because the fruits of labor do not immediately appear. If Paul plant and Apollos water, sooner or later God will give the increase. It may be that our own experience during the past four years was necessary in order to teach us lessons of patience and perseverance in presenting the truth to others. Four years ago my husband and myself were members of an orthodox church in Southern Iowa. We heard the preaching of Brn. Canright and Butler, and became convinced that Sunday had no claim to sanctity. We then kept the true Sabbath for several weeks, and thought we should keep it always. But alas, for human strength! Satan led us to believe the delusive no-Sabbath theory. Because we could not find that any direct command to observe the Sabbath or plain denunciation against Sabbath-breaking had been given since the time of Christ, we concluded there could be no Sabbath in the gospel dispensation. Since that time we have felt dissatisfied with our situation. One cannot have much religion without a Sabbath. We read the Bible but little, and seldom prayed. A few months ago, in talking over the matter, we were led to see that we had given up the Sabbath without thoroughly investigating the whole subject. Our false views rapidly disappeared, and through the influence of the Holy Spirit we were reconverted, and filled with a spirit of prayer and an earnest desire to know and to do all God’s requirements. We trust we have now entirely consecrated ourselves to God and his service. We are studying the Bible with diligence, that we may know the whole truth. We have now so thoroughly considered the Sabbath question that there seems no possibility of any future change of opinion. We feel surprised at the overwhelming amount of testimony in regard to the everlasting and unchangeable character of the Sabbath and the perpetuity of all the precepts of the moral law. We rejoice that the good work is making such progress in all parts of the world. Surely it is the Lord’s doings, and his chosen people may take courage and press forward to labor with increasing zeal and activity in the cause of truth. “Catch me using a profane word in the presence of ladies,” said a talkative stripling, with a shade of down on his upper lip. “There is a time for all things.” No, sir, there isn’t a time for all things. No law, human or divine, ever set apart a time for swearing. A profane expression is a sin and an abomination, utter it when and where you will. As for ladies, yes, I’ll grant you it is well to be and act our best in their presence. We cannot be too true, too pure, too honorable, if we want to stand upright before a good woman or good girl. I know of one other before whom we ought to be just as particular, if not more so. When He is not around, my boys, you can safely do as you please. But when you’re in His presence—have a care! Don’t offend the deepest love, the whitest purity, the grandest honor, of all.—Hearth and Home. When life seems rather dreary, and you begin to think your lot is a hard one, just break forth into singing. The first line will come hard, perhaps, but the second will be easier. There is no better antidote for low spirits. It is astonishing how quickly the evil spirits of malice, anger, gloominess or discontent, flee before that of song; and, cherishing this, we will fulfill the command, making melody in our hearts to the Lord. And as ye go, preach, saying, “The kingdom of Heaven is at hand.” - * Services in Chicago, every Sabbath (seventh day), at 269 West Erie St. All Sabbath-keepers spending a Sabbath in Chicago are invited to attend.
THIS meeting will be held Oct. 7 to 13, 1875, at Bunker Hill, Miami Co., within one-half mile of the depots of the Indianapolis, Peru & Chicago R. R., and the Pan Handle R. R. We expect to get a reduction of the fare on the I. P. C. R. R. By request of the president of the Iowa Conference, I will, if there is no preventing providence, meet with the friends of the cause at Decatur City, Iowa, Sabbath and Sunday, Oct. 9 and 10. Shall be glad to meet delegations of friends from the surrounding country. Let there be a good turnout. Geo. I. Butler. A GENERAL quarterly meeting will be held at Waukon, Sabbath and first day, Oct. 2, 3, 1875. Scattered friends of the cause and neighboring churches are especially invited to attend. Cannot Bro. Nicola meet with us? The ordinances of the Lord’s house will be celebrated, and opportunity for baptism will be given. Come, brethren, praying that the Lord may meet with us. To be in earnest now is wisdom. The Bradford and West Union churches are calling for help. The president of the I. & N. Conference will please take notice. C. A. Washburn, F. A. Barlow. No providence preventing, I will meet with the friends of the cause in Nebraska where Bro. Boyd may appoint Sept. 25, 26, Oct. 2, 3. Western Iowa, at the tent-meeting at Bro. Hathaway’s, commencing Oct. 7. Hope there will be a general rally at all of these meetings as there are important matters to be considered. Come, brethren and sisters, and bring the blessing of God with you. There will be opportunity for baptism at each place. H. Nicola. THE quarterly meeting for Dist. No. 3, Illinois T. & M. Society, will be held at the new church near Sheridan, La Salle Co., Ill., Oct. 3, 4. We hope by that time to have the church ready for use. The librarians will see that the reports are made out and sent in to the district secretary, George A. Hobbs, Sheridan, Ill. Will the friends at Pontiac and Gridley meet with us if possible, as we have some important matters to consider? Can one of our ministers be present? Jas. M. Bute, Director. THERE will be a gathering of the scattered brethren at Beloit, Mitchell Co., Kan., Sept. 21-26, where Bro. O. O. Bridges may appoint. J. H. Cook. QUARTERLY meeting of the S. D. A. church of Norridgewock, at South Norridgewock, Maine, Oct. 2, 1875. All members that cannot come will please report by letter. F. J. Kilgore, Clerk. THE general quarterly meeting designed to be held the first Sabbath and Sunday in Oct. at Martinsville Clark Co., Ill. will be postponed one week on account of other engagements, and will be held Oct. 9, 10, 1875. Let us see as many of our scattered brethren at this meeting as possible. Come on Friday prepared to stay until Monday. Bring feed and provision and bedding prepared to remain till the close. Meetings will commence on Friday evening. C. H. Bliss. THE Tract Society meeting of Dist. No. 7, Ill., will be held in connection with the quarterly meeting at Martinsville, to commence Sabbath, Oct. 2. M. L. Kittle, Director. QUARTERLY meeting of the Greenbush church, Sept. 25, 26, 1875, at our school-house, in district No. 1, Greenbush, Clinton Co., Mich. Come, brethren and sisters, and share the blessings of God. Sister churches are requested to attend. Bro. Robbins, of Owosso, is invited and expected to attend this meeting. O. B. Sevy, Clerk. WE will pitch the Western Iowa Tent in the grove belonging to Bro. C. Hathaway, six miles East of Onawa, Monona Co., Iowa. Meetings to commence October 7, 1875. The brethren from the Nebraska tent, and others, are invited. Teams will meet the trains at Onawa on Thursday and Friday. This meeting is designed to be a general gathering for all the brethren and sisters in the western part of the Iowa and Nebraska Conference. Bro. Nicola expects to stay in this part of the State till after the meeting. Bro. Hanson is invited to be present. Brethren will bring bedding, blankets, &c. Straw and grain will be found on the ground. J. Bartlett, J. W. McWilliams, E. W. Farnsworth. QUARTERLY meeting for Newton and Burlington, at Newton, Mich., Sept. 25, 26, 1875. This will be a two-days’ meeting. Our sister churches are requested to meet with us. Bro. M. B. Miller is requested to attend this meeting. Ambrose White. THE next annual meeting of the Ohio T. & M. Society will be held in connection with the camp-meeting, Sept. 30 to Oct. 5. District directors will please report to the secretary in time for this meeting. O. Mears. MONTHLY meeting for Dist. No. 11, N. Y. & Pa. T. & M. Society, will be held at Randolph the third Sabbath and first-day in September. S. Thurston. IF the Lord will, I design meeting with the friends of present truth as follows:—
Woodburn, Macoupin Co., Ill., Sabbath eve, Sept. 24, and continuing to Sept. 29.
Aledo, Mercer Co., Ill., Oct. 3, and continuing to Oct. 10.
G. W. Colcord. QUARTERLY meetings in Minnesota Conference, as follows:—
River Falls, Sept. 25, 26, 1875.
Maiden Rock, Oct. 2, 3, “
Lake City (Tuesday), “ 5, “
Arrangements have been made so that myself or some other preacher will attend the above meetings. Harrison Grant. Loyal, Sept. 25, 26, 1875
Kickapoo Center, Oct. 2, 3, “
Sand Prairie, “ 9, 10, “
Hurricane Grove, “ 23, 24, “
Waterloo, “ 30, 31, “
Members paying S. B. will please come prepared to pay the amount due, as the means is needed. John Atkinson. I EXPECT to meet with the church at Mechanicsburg, Ind., Sept. 25; and Bunker Hill, Oct. 2, 1875. All are invited to attend, as I have special matters to present. James Harvey. A blue cross on the margin of your paper signifies that your subscription will expire in two weeks, and that an earnest invitation is extended to you to renew at once. The P. O. address of Elds. D. T. Bourdeau and O. A. Olsen is Fort Howard, Wis., Box 200. Annexed to each receipt in the following list, is the Volume and Number of the REVIEW & HERALD to which the money received pays—which should correspond with the Numbers on the Papers. If money for the paper is not in due time acknowledged, immediate notice of the omission should then be given. $2.00 EACH. Ida L. Dullam 48-11, Wm B Hawkins 48-11, Nancy Herriman 48-11, Lewis Hadden 48-10, J O Corliss 49-8, Sewell Plumber 48-11, Wm B Knapp 47-15, Marilla Brown 48-13, Chas E Green 48-20, Mrs L Canright 49-1, Eld A S Hutchins 48-11, John A Hardy 48-8, O R Ross 48-6, R B Hart 48-18, Minos Miller 48-17, Mrs P Ringsdorf 48-9, Mrs Lucy Covey 48-11, Truman Wildman 48-11, Elisha Calkins 48-11, A E Dalley 48-12, Dewitt O Forbes 48-6, Levi Newcomb 48-10, Wm Kelley 48-13, Wm Holmes 48-11, Gabriel Lloyd 48-10, John Claypool 48-10, Lydia Jane Shaw 48-14, Mary Olmstead 49-1, N C Walworth 48-10, Wm Coats 48-9, B M Osgood 49-1, F N Satterlee 49-14, C B Preston 49-1, L R Chapel 49-1, Polly Van Marter 48-15, Asa M Green 49-1, Edward G Spencer 49-18, Chas Lea 48-11, Olivia Bunce 48-11, G W Eggleston 48-11, Mrs A F Moe 48-12, Luke Dunham 48-11, David D Pettis 48-18, Nancy Saunders 48-11, Wm Mellor 48-11, S P Merrill 48-11. $1.00 EACH. Jas R Hill 48-11, T B McDowell 48-11, Jas A Smith 47-11, Wm Covert 47-11, Joseph Sanders 47-9, Wm H Cronk 47-10, L A Kellogg 47-11, John Ogden 48-11, John Todd 48-11, G Gregory 47-7, J J Rumery 47-9, P H Pullen 48-11, Betsey Reed 47-20, Wm Craven 47-10, Peter F Ferciot 48-6, John M McKinney 47-11, Josiah Thompson 47-11, E A Townsend 47-11, Hattie Hoxie 47-12, Jens Mortensen 47-1, Samuel Westbrook 47-11, O A Richmond 47-11, Moses White 47-9, W H Simpson 47-11, Bell Brown 47-11, Allen Wilson 47-14, J H Cottrell 47-14, Cordelia Tibbetts 48-11, R J Lafferty 47-11, Mrs Eliza Davis 48-11, Andrew J Stover 47-4, Delilah Blanchard 47-12, L Gilbert 48-8, Daniel Litchfield 47-8, Aaron Hudgens 47-11, Jared Spaulding 48-11, Frank Hitchcock 47-11, Mrs James Goodman 48-1, Mrs Asa Wheeler 48-1, A Munson 48-10, Lewis Besanson 48-11, Henry Cooper 48-16, Sally Sawyer 48-11, Daniel Case 48-11, Gardner Preston 48-11, Jason Sanders 48-16, N C Wheeler 47-11. MISCELLANEOUS. Edward Morrow 75c 47-23, Thomas N Brown 50c 46-25, Peter G Hobbs $4.00 47-9, Mrs Peter P Staats 50c 47-11, D R F Headley 50c 47-12, A J Hill 50c 47-11, S L Hallock 50c 46-24, Thos Breeding 50c 46-23, Richard Town 1.50 47-24. J A St John $5.16, J H Barton 25c, C R Davis 1.25, Catharine Bear 1.60, Josephine Jones 25c, Martha J Sloan 25c, Flavel Simonson 10c, Mary Wheeler 75c, Robert Smith 1.18, O A Mitchell 50c, Mrs L Cranston 3.00, E E Thomas 25c, S M Holly 1.00, C D Ellis, M D 2.25, C P Laraway 20c, Wm B Redgood 1.00, Eilen A Neff 15c, Geo Tenny 4.00, Mrs Sarah L Heart 25c, Henry H Doolittle 3.88, J A Goddard 3.00, J N Ayers 6.30, Sarah H Burlingham 1.25, Mary A Miller 30c, Amos Amburn 2.50, C L Sanders 1.25, J S Galloway 75c, A Swanson 1.20, Wm Rankin 1.00, N C Walsworth 10c, A S Osborn 4.00. C H Bliss, Dalton, Moultrie Co, Ill, $12.38, J O Corliss, South Norridgewock, Me, 17.18, M Britton, Charles City, Floyd Co, Iowa, 5.00. A C Bourdeau, Sutton Junction, P Q, $8.75, J L Syp, Afton, Union Co, Iowa, 51.53, D M Canright, Bowling Green, Ohio, 14.53. Mrs Margaret Remington $10.00, Ann Eliza Buckland 1.00, Emma Hoag 5.00, L M Fish 50.00, Daniel Johnson 25.00, Henry Main 25.00, T Pickard 5.00, C Pickard 5.00, Chas Lea 15.00, D O Phillips 25.00, A W Nourse 5.00, H C Brigham 5.00, Abner Brown 50.00, A M Newcomb 10.00, Z Brooks 10.00, Georgie Banler 1.00, Darwin Town 10.00, F Wheeler 10.00, L C Slauson 2.00, Polly Van Marter 10.00. Emma R Raymond $11.50, J G Sanders 11.50, D B Green 46.00, S B Whitney 11.50, M H Broom 50.00, Mrs O D Washburn 11.50, Thos Hare & wife 30.00, Geo H Porter 15.00, Harriet Bowen 10.00, Edwin Nettleingham 11.50, Wm Kelly 5.00, F E Nettleingham 11.50, N H Stevens 5.00, Mrs E P Ham 11.50, Edson Dow 11.50, A A Bradford 46.00, Mrs M A Chamberlain 11.50, Betsey Landon 10.00, C Landon 10.00, Royal H Peck 23.00, Hiram Edson 11.50, Elijah Macomber 50.00, O P Whitford 11.50, C R Whitford 11.50, E S Bolder 11.50, Rhoda B Wheeler 11.50, M C Israel 23.00, Wm B Mason 11.50, Addie Worster 11.50, Mrs H S Davis 11.50, Maria West 11.50, A H Hall 11.50. S. D. A. Educational Society.
A friend $100.00, Maria West 10.00, N L Burdick 25.00. Cash Received on Account.
N Y & Pa T & M Society $900.00, Vt T & M Society 110.00, Smith Sharp 5.00, Mo & Kan T & M Society 160.00, A S Hutchins 10.00, L Bean per H W K 39.00, Maine T & M Society 50.00, A B Hough 1.00. Vermont Conf $150.00, N York Conf 200.00. Dist No 3 (Mrs E S Gilbert) $10.00. A C Raymond $5.00, H Jeffries 2.00. E Woolcott 50c, Chas E Hyde 50c. A Word to the Mo. & Kan. T. & M. Society.
By Mrs. H. M. Van Slyke
On account of the meager T. & M. reports that come in from the churches of this district I think that many members so undervalue their efforts that they despise the idea of reporting them. Others may not realize that we are an organized army, to be armed, equipped and drilled for service. Reporting is just as necessary a part of our duty as the parade of the military. Neither is boasting. Let us not despise government, and by undue halting discourage those to the right and left of us, thus hindering the cause where we ought to help. Some may not understand how to keep their records. From the Signs of the Times, I understand that, besides keeping a list of the names of all who have paid one dollar to become members of the Tract and Missionary Society, the librarian should keep a cash book, with a debt and credit page for each member, charging all with the missionary documents they receive, with the number of tracts and pamphlets drawn, the number of pages, and value. The member should be credited with all the money received on memberships, donations, book sales, &c. It is the duty of librarians to let members have books only on presentation of their blank book, and when they are counted out, to see that they make a minute of number, value, &c., to correspond with the librarian’s account. When a book or tract is loaned or given away the member can easily note it in the same blank book, keeping the work of each quarter separate from that of every other quarter. The blanks which are used for reporting give a good idea of what is to be reported. Will the librarians of this district see that each member keeps a blank book? Sec. Dist. No. 9, Mo. & Kan. T. & M. S. School Certificates.
By Uriah Smith
Many are inquiring about their Certificates of Stock in the S. D. A. Educational Society, they having paid their pledges in full. To such we would say that having been away the most of the summer attending the camp-meetings, much business of this kind has accumulated, to be attended to hereafter. When the camp-meeting season is over and we settle down again to hard work at the Office, as fast as possible we shall bring up this unfinished business, answer correspondence, and attend to other matters that are necessarily passed by for the present. Answers on the State of the Dead
By Mrs. Lucy Batterson
MRS. LUCY BATTERSON: We refer you for an answer to your inquiries on the state of the dead, the words of Christ to the thief on the cross, the souls of Rev. 6: 9, &c., to the work on “Man’s Nature and Destiny,” which you can obtain more conveniently from the Office of the Signs of the Times, Oakland, Cal. My Apology.
By R. F. Cottrell
To the brethren in the N. Y. and Pa. Conference I would like to say that I am glad to hear from our camp-meeting by Bro. S. Thurston, and as it seems that a letter I wrote to the meeting explaining the reason of my absence was not received, I would say, that it was my intention and expectation to come, but the dear babe of our son James was sick. It died on sixth day and we buried him on first-day, denying ourselves the privilege of telegraphing for a minister and friends to the camp-meeting, because we would not break in upon the interest of the meeting. And as the brethren have laid upon me new responsibility, I feel under obligation to God to discharge it in his fear. R. F. Cottrell. To the Brethren in Western Iowa and Neb.
By J. W. McWilliams
We would call the attention of the brethren in Western Iowa and Nebraska to the grove meeting to be held on Bro. Hathaway’s farm in Monona Co., Iowa, Oct. 7, 1875. The design of this meeting is that we may have a general gathering of the brethren in this part of the Conference, as we are so far from the seat of our yearly meeting that few of us can attend it. By having a meeting of this kind, all can have the benefit of this means of grace. We hope that all will be at this meeting. Come, brethren, one and all! Come, praying that the Lord will meet with us and bless and revive us. Bro. Nicola and others will be with us. The T. & M. Society of the 11th district will hold a quarterly meeting in connection with this general meeting. The large tent will be on the ground for the accommodation of the friends. To the Treasurers of the Churches in Wis.
By O. A. Olsen
The State Conference treasurer is the same as last year, Wm. Kerr; State Conference Secretary, A. S. Osborn. Send your S. B. money to the treasurer, Wm. Kerr, Monroe, Green Co., Wis.; and your quarterly report of the same to the secretary, A. S. Osborn, Bloomington, Grant Co., Wis. Church treasurers will please forward what money they may have on hand at once to the State treasurer as it is needed in the Conference. Let us be punctual in our deal with the Lord, and he will bless us in return. Fort Howard, Wis., Sept. 17, 1875, Indiana Camp-Meeting—Reduction of Fare.
By Jas. Harvey
The Indianapolis, Peru and Chicago R. R. will grant excursion tickets to all attending the Indiana Camp-meeting at Bunker Hill, on and after Oct. 5, from the following stations:— Noblesville, Tipton, Kokomo, Peru, Denver, Rochester, Argus, Plymouth, Walkerton and Laporte. Jas. Harvey. Reduced Fare to Bowling Green Ohio Camp-Meeting
REDUCED fare has been obtained from Tontogany to Bowling Green—Ohio Camp-meeting. Home Found for Child Mentioned in Review No. 10
A home has been found for the child spoken of in REVIEW No. 10. This is to answer all inquiries.