p. 40 | Review and Herald, Vol. 54, No. 5. (7/24/1879)

Earlier text: CAMP-MEETING SABBATH-SCHOOLS

MINNESOTA S. S. ASSOCIATION.

By W. B. Hill; L. A. Curtis

The first annual session of the Minnesota Sabbath-school association convened at Calhoun Lake, June 20, 1879, in connection with the camp-meeting.

Meeting called to order by the president, Eld. W. B. Hill. Prayer by W. C. White. The names of all the schools in the association were then read, and the delegates from said schools were accepted. The secretary's report was called for and read, giving a brief account of the workings of the association for the year.

A motion was made that all the ministering brethren present be invited to participate in all the deliberations of the meeting. A motion was made and carried that the president appoint the committees.

Committee on nominations, D. P. Curtis, David Alway, and A. H. Vankirk; on resolutions, H. W. Babcock, W. C. White, and I. Z. Lamb.

Second Meeting, June 22, 5 o'clock P. M. The committee on nominations reported as follows: For president, W. B. Hill; secretary, L. A. Curtis; executive board, David Alway, Myron Winchell. The nominees were voted on separately, and all duly elected.

The committee on resolutions presented the following for consideration:—

Resolved, 1. That we regard the Sabbath-school as an indispensable means of grace to all the churches.

2. That we recommend to all isolated Sabbath-keeping families that they have family Sabbath-schools, and that the parents of these families do all they can to encourage their children and other members of their households in the Sabbath-school work.

3. That we recommend to all the scattered Sabbath-keepers that they occupy a portion of each Sabbath in the study of the lessons published in the Instructor and the Supplement.

4. That we recommend the adoption of the plan of weekly penny contributions by all the Sabbath-schools.

5. That one-tenth of the sum so raised in each school be forwarded quarterly to the State S. S. secretary, to defray the expenses of the association.

6. That we recommend that each school provide itself, as soon as possible, with the book entitled “Bible Lessons for Little Ones,” and the weekly Instructor.

7. That we recommend that each school procure and use the Teachers' Class Record and the School Record, also Colton's Sunday school maps of Palestine and of the journeyings of the children of Israel.

8. That we recommend that the president of the S. S. association hold at least one general meeting during the year in each T. and M. district in the State, for the purpose of raising the interest in the Sabbath-school work, and giving instruction in all its branches.

9. And it is the opinion of your committee that the interests of the Sabbath school are of such importance as to demand the labors of the president of the association, or of some other competent Sabbath-school worker, during a large portion of the year.

Whereas, The unity of action and the efficiency of our teachers and officers may be greatly increased by frequent consultation, therefore

Resolved, 1. That we recommend to each school the holding of a teachers' meeting on the fourth Sabbath in each month, after the regular services of the day are over.

2. That we believe the practice of frequent changing of officers and teachers is detrimental to the interests of any school.

A motion was made that these resolutions be acted upon separately. Carried.

After being thoroughly discussed by W. C. White, D. P. Curtis, W. B. Hill, H. W. Babcock, A. H. Vankirk, and others, they were all unanimously adopted.

Third Meeting convened June 23, 11:30 A. M. A short time was devoted to asking and answering questions in regard to S. S. work. This exercise was conducted by W. C. White.

It was proposed to raise a fund for the S. S. association. Accordingly, a contribution was taken up, which resulted in the collection of $14.77, which was placed in the hands of the secretary to defray the expenses of the association.

Meeting adjourned sine die.

W. B. Hill, Pres.

L. A. Curtis, Sec.

Notes of News.

—NINE States of the Union give women the privilege of voting on school questions.

—TEN white and five colored persons died of sunstroke at Charleston, S. C., July 12.

—TWO hundred Bavarians are to start in a few days for the United States, to join the Mormons in Utah.

—ENGLISH millers are going out of the business, being unable to compete with American new processes.

—OF the insane in Massachusetts, nine-tenths are uneducated paupers, which argues that culture is a preventive of disease.

—THE first prize for proficiency in Latin at Worcester University, Ohio, was given to a young Creek Indian, at the late commencement.

—REPORTS that the Chinese were preparing to march on Kuldja, and were ill-treating Russian merchants on the frontier, are confirmed.

—THE “Golos,” a St. Petersburg journal, estimates the cost to Russia of the war with Turkey at £150,000,000, and the deaths in its army at 200,000.

—A DETACHMENT of Russian troops in Asia was compelled to retrace its steps by swarms of locusts that settled thickly on their faces, uniforms, and muskets.

—THE Austrian elections show 173 liberals and 175 conservatives chosen to the reichsrath. Five of the seats must be again contested, however, because of declinations and double elections.

—A MAN has been arrested at Brussels for insulting the king of the Belgians. The insult consisted in a declaration that the king was a fool or knave, and that he had been chosen by lot to assassinate him.

—A FEW years ago, millions of pounds of cream of tartar were annually exported from England and France to this country. Last year our own supply was sufficient for our demand, and cream of tartar fell 30 per cent.

—AH CHING, a native Chinaman, has been ordained as deacon of the Trinity Episcopal church in San Francisco. He now takes the name of Walter C. Young, wears his hair short, and wears an American costume. This is probably the first case of a Chinaman being admitted to orders in the church.

—HONG KONG, June 29.—General Grant was greeted at Tientsin by an address from the foreign residents, delivered by the Chairman of the Municipal Council. On May 30 a grand banquet was tendered him by the Chinese authorities, at the principal native temple. The Viceroy of Chihli, Commander-in-Chief and Grand Secretary, Li Hung Chang, presided. No such attentions were ever before bestowed upon any foreigner.

—DR. J. L. PICKARD is not a minister; he is president of a non-sectarian State College, the Iowa State University, and his “baccalaureate address” has no text, but as printed in one of the Iowa papers, we find it to be a remarkably spiritual, strong, tender, and impressive gospel sermon. The strong men of the day, he affirms, are those who have sought and discovered a foundation for their faith. “To let down an anchor into the hold of a vessel during the raging of a tempest, rather than into the bed of the ocean, would be wisdom, compared with the conduct of that man who finds nothing worthy his assent outside of himself, and is anchored to a bundle of negations within his narrow and weakened soul.”

MICHIGAN CAMP-MEETING

Appointments.

“And as ye go, preach, saying, The kingdom of Heaven is at hand.” Matt. 10: 7.

MICHIGAN CAMP-MEETING.

CAMP-MEETING in the vicinity of Eaton Rapids, Mich., July 31 to August 4. This meeting is designed for the special benefit of the brethren in Monroe, Lenawee, Hillsdale, Jackson, Washtenaw, Clinton, Eaton, Ingham, Shiawassee, and Livingston counties. Eld. D. M. Canright will attend this meeting.

The above counties embrace Sections 1 and 5. We hope the ministers who have charge of these sections will do all they can to secure a general attendance, and try in every possible way to make the meeting a success.

We expect to hold three or four meetings of this kind this season, in different parts of the State. By so doing all can attend without going so great a distance from home. Brethren, do not fail to attend these meetings. Come prepared as far as possible to care for yourselves.

J. Fargo, Pres. Mich. Conf.

S. S. MEETING, POTTERVILLE, MICH.

In connection with the district quarterly meeting at Potterville, July 26, 27, there will be a general meeting of the Sabbath-schools in that district. Elder E. R. Jones, Bro. Bell, and others from Battle Creek, will attend.

We urgently invite the brethren and sisters from the neighboring churches to attend with their children. Come prepared to stay till the meeting is done.

The subjects considered at this meeting are so different from those to be taken up in the S. S. meetings at the camp-meeting, that no one need stay away for fear of hearing the same thing twice. A portion of the time will be devoted to a Normal Class Exercise, consisting of practical instruction to teachers. Sabbath-school at 10 o’clock Sabbath morning.

W. C. White.

Albion, Nebraska, Aug. 2, 3. Baeville, “ 9, 10. Halifax, “ 16, 17.

To the scattered friends in this section I wish to say, We are aware of the fact that all would like to have meetings in their own neighborhood; but there are so many urgent calls, and so few ministers, that it is impossible to respond to all the requests for labor. Our visits cannot be frequent, and they must necessarily be brief. I am anxious to meet as many as possible at these meetings, and extend a cordial invitation to all to come. There will be opportunity for baptism at each place; and, if practicable, churches will be organized at Albion and Halifax.

Chas. L. Boyd.

Jefferson, Mich., July 24, 7:30 P. M. Ransom Center, “ 26, 11 A. M. Hillsdale, “ 27, 7:30 P. M.

We desire a full attendance at these meetings.

M. B. Miller.

I will meet with the church in Spring Arbor, July 26. J. Byington.

S. S. CONVENTION AND CAMP-MEETING SABBATH-SCHOOL.

By W. C. White

THERE will be a quarterly convention of the Mich. S. S. Association held at Eaton Rapids, in connection with the camp-meeting, July 31 to Aug. 4. Delegates’ certificates will not be called for, but all present will be invited to take part in the meetings. Teachers and secretaries are requested to bring their Record Books; for a committee will be appointed to examine them, and to suggest any necessary improvement in the manner of keeping them.

We hope to see all the officers and teachers of the schools in that section of the State for which this camp-meeting is held, and also those who can conveniently come from other sections. The objects and aims of the Sabbath-school will be discussed, also the best plans for teaching and learning the lessons.

Sabbath morning, at 8:45, a model Sabbath-school will be held, in which all present will be expected to take part. The lessons for Divisions Two, Three, and Four, will be those in the Instructor and Lesson Sheet for the first Sabbath in August. The First or Infant Division will recite Lesson 31, “Jacob Leaves Home,” in Bible Lessons for Little Ones.

Those who wish to prepare themselves for these lessons, who do not take the Instructor, should at once write to this Office, including a three-cent stamp, and the papers containing the lessons for that day will be sent by return mail.

Parents, come to this camp-meeting, and bring your children. Get your neighbors to attend, and come with a heart to work for a new conversion, and the conversion of your children and friends.

W. C. WHITE.

Correction to Minnesota Conference Report

CORRECTION. In report of Minnesota Conference given last week, it should have been eighteenth annual session instead of eighth. The name of H. W. Babcock should have appeared as chairman of the committee on licenses, instead of appearing as one of the licentiates; and the name M. J. Spicer, should have been M. S. Spicer.

DAKOTA SABBATH-SCHOOL.

By James White

It was our pleasure to witness the Sabbath-school organized under the Dakota tent at the camp-meeting, Sabbath, July 12. Elder Whitney had charge of the school. There were eight classes in English. For want of teachers, there were but two classes in the Danish language. These were very large, as there were many more adults in this branch of the school than in the English branch.

The exercises of the school were opened by singing the appropriate prayer from the Song Anchor, “God bless our Sabbath-school.” Then prayer by the writer, and singing again from the Anchor, “Blessed are they that Do His Commandments.”

After a few remarks by the writer, the happy buzz of English and Danish commenced in good earnest, while the varied notes of a hundred songsters of the morning made our grove temple a delightful scene of pure worship to the Lord of the Sabbath. Then followed that sweet song, “Whiter than Snow.” And after general questions by Bro. Biggs, the person who should answer being called by Elder Whitney, Mrs. W. made appropriate and forcible remarks. Thus closed the Dakota camp-meeting Sabbath-school. J. W.

Threat of American Socialism in the Labor Question

The Alliance of July 5, 1879, has this note on the threatening aspect of American Socialism:—

“But the labor question presses. Every day brings us nearer to a crisis. Socialism in its American shape is aggressive—it has fangs. There are twenty thousand Socialists in Chicago alone. There is at least one regiment of drilled men among them, and the well-informed say that the armed Socialists in Chicago outnumber the militia. The State Legislature has just passed a law which, properly enforced, will prevent the Socialists from parading with arms again. Their fire-brand speakers have hurled defiance at the law in incendiary speeches. Whether their companies will do so openly, remains to be seen. But whether they do so or not, a collision between labor and law cannot long be delayed in this land of too much liberty.”

Fourth of July Celebrated Abroad by American Residents

AND the fourth of July has been celebrated by American residents in every land, who have remembered the day we celebrate, with an ever deepening conviction that, the round world over, God hath not dealt with any other nation so graciously as he hath with our own.—Advance.

Why?

EASTERN CAMP-MEETINGS.

By Geo. I. Butler

At the special session of the General Conference last spring it was suggested that I should attend camp-meetings in New England, Maine, and Vermont, this fall, and also hold a meeting or two in Canada if possible. After receiving suggestions from the presidents of these Conferences, I appoint the time as follows:—

Camp-meeting in Canada where Bro. A. C. Bourdeau may appoint, August 21-26. In Massachusetts, Aug. 27 to Sept. 2. Maine, Sept. 4-9. Vermont, Sept. 11-16.

I expect to attend all these meetings. Bro. and Sr. White will most likely attend some of them. The places where these meetings will be held should be announced at once by the Conference Committee of each Conference. If not called away to other labors I shall probably hold several meetings at important points in these Conferences. The time and place of these can be arranged at the camp-meetings.

We hope to have a general attendance at these meetings, and trust that God will greatly bless his work. Geo. I. BUTLER.

Mt. Pleasant, Iowa.

MICHIGAN CAMP-MEETING.

This week appears the notice for the last time of the Eaton Rapids, Mich., camp-meeting. It has been stated as designed for Sections 1 and 5. But it is not designed alone for them. Other meetings that may be held in this State, will not be held in places to accommodate our people anywhere in this section. Brethren everywhere in the State, especially within reasonable distance of Eaton Rapids, should therefore avail themselves of the opportunities of this meeting, and be present.

Everything possible will be done to make the meeting one of great interest and profit. And with the S. S. work, T. and M. and other important matters to come up, this will be accomplished. Elders Canright, Littlejohn, Jones, Miller, Fargo, Smith, Prof. Brownsberger, and others will be present. Let us have a grand rally. MICH. CONF. COMMITTEE.

Camp-Meeting at Eaton Rapids for Sections One and Five

By M. B. Miller

MICHIGAN, SECTION NO. 1.

DEAR BRETHREN: We did expect that there would be a general meeting held in your section of the State, but upon further consideration it has been decided that this is not practicable. The next best thing has been resorted to, that of holding a camp-meeting at Eaton Rapids, July 31 to Aug. 4, for the benefit of Sections One and Five. Every company of Sabbath-keepers in these sections should be well represented at this meeting. Especially should those who have not the privilege of meeting with their brethren each week avail themselves of this opportunity. Will the brethren of Section One show their interest in the meeting by attending, and bringing their children and friends with them? Come praying that God will bless both ministers and people, and baptize us all afresh with the spirit of the third angel’s message. M. B. MILLER.

SABBATH-SCHOOLS IN OHIO.

By D. W. Reavis

Newark and Waterford.—We had a pleasant time with the Sabbath-school at Newark. They enlarged their Instructor club list with the intention of using the papers in inducing children to attend the school. This is what all our schools should do. Do not say that it is of no use before you try. We offered the Instructor to some of the children in Newark, if they would come to our Sabbath-school; and all said they would come. Do not pick for the rich, but for the poor, to attend,—those who are not able to dress fine enough to attend Sunday school. Their souls are of no less value than the rich.

The superintendent of this school lives nine miles from the church; but he never fails to be there on time for Sabbath-school. The superintendent is a thermometer for the school. We can sound him, and tell what his school is before we see it.

The school at Waterford is in a flourishing condition. We conversed with the members, and their talk about the Sabbath-school work has the right ring to it. They are taking hold of the work in earnest. They have raised $25.00 to supply their school with maps, Instructors, etc. They are aiming to secure thoroughness in their recitations, and will, in the future, make it their business to attend Sabbath-school every Sabbath. Bro. Kaufman’s family live thirteen miles from the church, and they attend Sabbath-school regularly. Brethren, write this in your diaries; read it every Sabbath morning, and three or four miles will not seem so far. “Where there’s a will there’s a way.”

D. W. REAVIS.

CAMP-MEETING IN QUÉBEC.

By A. C. Bourdeau

THE cause of present truth in this province is comparatively young; yet its adherents and friends here think that they should have a camp-meeting this season. I have for some time been strongly impressed that such a meeting, attended by the blessing of God and the leadings of his Spirit, would be productive of great good.

The way has opened very favorably to hold the meeting at Magog, which would be a central place for our brethren in these townships. Our request is before Eld. G. I. Butler, to have the meeting held a little past the middle of August, and he has appointed for Aug. 21-26. Think we can easily secure reduced rates on the railroad, boat, and stage.

We desire to act in harmony with the advice of the General Conference Committee in this arrangement. In order to have means to make it a success, we suspend holding tent-meetings this season, to prepare for our camp-meeting. It is hoped that every brother and sister in this province will arrange to come up to the feast, and will encourage their friends to come also.

It would be cheering to all if Bro. and Sr. White could attend our camp-meeting. The brethren in Vermont are cordially invited to come; also the friends in Ontario and elsewhere who can possibly attend. Bring as many tents as possible.

A. C. BOURDEAU.

Signs of the Times please copy.

TO THE PA. S. S. ASSOCIATION.

By D. B. Oviatt

MANY are asking us what they shall do with their contributions. We answer, Donate one-tenth to the State Association; then pay for your Records, both of which send to the State secretary, Mrs. F. C. Oviatt, Wellsville, New York; and use the balance as the best interest of your school demands.

Read all circular letters and the Instructors carefully, after which put them away for reference; also correspond with the State secretary. By this means you may keep posted in regard to the work.

To the T. and M. directors we would say, As our time must now be occupied in tent labor, we wish you to take especial interest in the S. S. work. This is an important branch of the work of God, and the Lord will bless us in doing all on our part. D. B. Oviatt, Pres.

AN EIGHT WEEKS’ DRILL FOR TEACHERS.

THIS heading is the title of a circular just issued to announce a special drill in the Common Branches for the benefit of those who expect to engage in teaching this fall. It will begin at the opening of Battle Creek College, Aug. 20, and continue the first term. It will include,—

A Review of the Common Branches.
Instruction in the Best Methods of Teaching them.
Instruction in General School Management.

This work will be nearly equally distributed among six of the Professors.

Send for the circular. Address, Battle Creek College, Battle Creek, Mich.

A NEW DISEASE.

—New York, July 14.—The Sun says that during the past week a novel and singular disease has manifested itself among the girls employed in Lorillard's tobacco factory, Jersey City. On Wednesday last Mary Horsey, aged 19, who was working in the straining department, complained of a terrible pain in her side. She fell to the floor unconscious, and was carried to her home in an ambulance. Here she was seized with violent convulsions, and while these attacks lasted the combined strength of four men was required to hold her. Thirty of the girls are sick now. A report that they were at work on tobacco stored in New Orleans last summer, and which contained germs of the disease, created great excitement. Physicians are giving the case special study.

NOTICE

By J. LAMONT

ANY one in Kansas wanting temperance pledges or copies of the constitution for local clubs, will write me at Mound City, Linn Co., Kansas. J. LAMONT.

Preventing Mildew in Tents

It is said that mildew in tents may be prevented by first soaking the cloth an hour or two in cold water, then boiling twenty or thirty minutes in soft water, the water being cold when the cloth is put in. Rinse thoroughly in the first water.

Publishers' Department.

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WANTED.—A place to work or to learn a trade, by a boy 17 years of age, who is a Sabbath-keeper. Address, by letter, H. E. Stevens, Leota, Nobles Co., Minn.

Books Sent by Express.

T Z Andrews $4.00.

Books Sent by Freight.

Wm Kerr $21.25, Wm Covert 21.58.

Cash Rec'd on Account.

James Sawyer $1.00, Isaac Sanborn 3.18, Ind Conf Fund per S H Lane 27.97, Ind Tent Fund per S H Lane 5.00, L N Miller 7.42, G S S Association per Ella Frost 25c.

Danish Mission.

P C Adamson $8.00, Carl Larson 50c, Anne Anderson 50c, Peter Hanson 15.00, N Hanson 10.00, J F Hanson 5.25, Christian Johnson 15.00, Ole Jenson 5.00, John Lorntz 2.00, A sister 4.00, Jacobine Hibbert 1.00, Peder Olsen 50c, A Caldran 9.80, Julia A Burdoin 5.00, Laura Burdoin 1.00, Frankie Burdoin 1.00, J F Bahler 10.00, Y Jacobson 2.45, S H Rydmejer $5.00, A sister 1.00.

Gen. Conf. Fund.

Ill Conf per J F Trovillo $74.35.

Mich. T. & M. Society.

Dist 13 per M F Mullen $24.40, Dist 15 per L G Moore 34.36, Dist 9 per D Main 38.08, Dist 1 per O S Veeder 19.90, Dist 11 per C N Stuttle 21.35, Dist 11 Reserve Fund, per C N S 6.00, Dist 3 per A E Turner 15.77, Dist 3 per H Miller 18.45.

European Mission.

James Parks $5.00, Frank M Jones 10.00.

English Mission.

Frank M Jones $5.00, Alden Green per S N Haskell 10.00.