Earlier text: TALKINGTO THE FRENCH IN ILLINOIS.
By Daniel T. Bourdeau
QUITE a number of the French brethren from these parts are going to camp-meeting. May we not expect that a corresponding effort will be put forth by the French in other places? If this is done, there will be preaching in the French language on the camp-ground a part of the time. Come, brethren, a little extra effort will enable you to attend this yearly gathering. Do not give way to slight obstacles. It may be the last privilege of this kind that many of us will attend; and if we fail to improve upon this opportunity while we can, we may expect to be the losers. We had quite a rally of the French under the tent last Sabbath. Three of the youth resolved to serve the Lord. THE NORTHERN INDIANA CAMP-MEETING.
By S. H. Lane
It is expected that this meeting will be held either at Rochester or North Manchester, about the last of September, or the first of October. The annual session of the Conference will be held at this meeting. Let all prepare now to attend. Each church should be represented by one or more delegates. Let them be chosen soon. At this meeting we desire to settle with all ministers, and in order so to do we shall need all the S. B. in the entire State. Let all churches and isolated individuals send to the State treasurer, Dr. Wm. Hill, Rochester, Ind., all the S. B. they can raise, or bring it to the meeting if they attend. The annual meeting of the T. and M. society will be held at this time. Let all church clerks bring their church records, all T. and M. officers and Sabbath-school officers bring their books, as we wish to ascertain if all these books are correctly kept. We want to see a general turnout at this meeting. Prepare now to come, and let nothing but sickness detain you at home. CAMP-MEETINGS FOR KANSAS.
By Smith Sharp
THE State of Kansas contains over eighty thousand square miles, and Sabbath-keepers being scattered all over it it is impossible to locate one general camp-meeting so that even a majority of our brethren can conveniently attend it. We have but very few ministers, not enough to visit and labor with the different companies if they should spend all their time in this way. So we have concluded to have four camp-meetings in Kansas this fall, and thereby bring an important meeting within reach of very nearly all. These meetings will probably be held during the month of October; beginning at Bethany, Osborn Co., another will probably be held at Osawkee, Jefferson Co., another at El Dorado, Butler Co., and another at Parsons, Labette Co. Brn. J. A. Ashbaugh, M. W. Neal, and Wm. McMoran, will please to act as camp-meeting committee for the Bethany meeting. Brn. Wm. Dail, T. H. Wakeman and A. G. Miller for the Osawkee meeting. Brn. H. C. Main, M. J. Pearce and Hiram Rousseau, for the El Dorado meeting, and Brn. Robert Aitkins, Clarence Santee and John Aitkins for the Parsons meeting. We confidently expect help from the General Conference for all of these meetings. Eld. Haskell gives some encouragement that he will attend. Brethren and sisters, make your arrangements to attend some one of these meetings. They will be very important for the cause in our State. We are doing our part in bringing them within your reach. Will you attend? SMITH SHARP. RETURN TICKETS.
By D. A. Robinson
To those expecting to attend the New England camp-meeting I would say that FREE RETURN will be granted over the following roads. The Boston and Maine and all its branches. The Fitchburg and branches, providing there are fifty persons to come over the road. I think there will be no doubt but more than that number will come. The Worcester and Nashua, and probably the Old Colony and its branches. Those coming from northwestern Massachusetts will take the Fitchburg road to Boston. Those from So. Amherst, Mass., should go to Millers Falls and take same road. All from points between Fitchburg and Bellows Falls, Fitchburg and Shelburne Falls, should go direct to Boston through Fitchburg. Those from New Ipswich, Temple, West Wilton, and Mason, should take the cars at Greenville for Boston via Ayer Junction. Those coming over the Boston and Albany road should change at Worcester, and take the Worcester and Nashua road for Boston. Those coming from Rhode Island can come direct to Boston. All from Dartmouth, New Bedford, and vicinity should take the Old Colony road to Boston. From Boston tickets should be purchased to Shawsheen Grove. Do not ask for camp-meeting tickets, but simply a regular ticket one way, and a return check will be given you on the ground by the secretary. Brethren and sisters, don't fail to come to the camp-meeting. Bring all you can with you, and pray God to seal the instructions of his servants to all our hearts. HEALTH ANNUALS FOR 1880.
By William C. White
The extensive sale and distribution of the Family Health Annual for five years past has done much to educate the people in the common laws of health and life, and by this means to prevent disease, and alleviate sickness. Hundreds of cases are known where attention to the sanitary hints in this little book has prevented threatened illness. Yet the full record of good done by the quarter million of Health Annuals that have visited over one hundred thousand families will never be fully appreciated. Hundreds have been led by reading it to send for Good Health, or some of our health and temperance tracts; some, for our denominational tracts or the Signs; and a few have been led by it to come to the Sanitarium and College. Some through each of these various channels have been led to observe the true Sabbath, and to rejoice in the Advent hope. Our tract societies have acted a noble part in the distribution of these books. At first, many were sold, and thus the expense was partially met. But times have been growing harder and harder, and people are less willing to give 10 cts for a good book now than they were three or four years ago; therefore our T. and M. societies ask for an annual that they can sell cheaper, or give away, and the Publishing Association, assisted by the Sanitarium and the College, have decided to furnish such a one for 1880. The Family Health and Temperance Annual for 1880 will have 32 pages, in finer type than last year, and will contain quite as much reading matter. NET PRICE BY MAIL, POST-PAID. Single copy, 5 cts.
Per doz., 40 ”
Per hundred, $2.75 NET PRICE BOXED READY FOR SHIPMENT BY FREIGHT OR EXPRESS. Per hundred, $2.00
Per thousand, 15.00
Special terms to tract societies using over 5,000. The Annual for 1880 contains a large amount of valuable reading bearing upon the temperance question, giving facts and figures of interest to everybody, also a brief history of our Health and Temperance Association, with a statement of its object and its progress during the past year. It will also contain a notice of the State tract and temperance societies, if requested by any society ordering 5,000. Our health and religious books are advertised, also our Publishing House, the Sanitarium, and the College. It is because these three institutions bear a large part of the expense of publishing the annual, that we are able to offer it at such low figures. Who will avail themselves of this opportunity to obtain 3200 pages of good reading matter for $2, to give away? Stevens Point, Aug. 12.—Visited the church at this place Aug. 9, 10. Found them all of good courage in the work. They are getting along well with their meeting-house, the work being so far advanced that we hold our meetings in it. On first-day four were baptized. H. W. DECKER. Monticello, Aug. 13.—We are still holding meetings here. The interest continues good; but rainy weather has hindered our meetings somewhat for the last few days. Seven or eight have decided to keep all of God’s commandments; others are interested. We expect to stay here at least a week longer. N. M. JORDON. A. W. FULLER. De Soto, Aug. 14.—Instead of pitching our tent at Chaseburg, as we intended, we have located in De Soto, Vernon Co. Commence meetings on Friday evening. Last Sabbath held meeting and Sabbath-school at Rush Creek. At the close of the meeting, three were baptized. We hope for the blessing of the Lord, and success in our new field. A. D. OLSEN. A. J. BREED. Excelsior and New Lisbon.—Last Sabbath I met with the few friends of the truth in Excelsior. As the result of our meetings there, only about five have embraced the truth. These are people of moral worth. Two families who were keeping the Sabbath have been more thoroughly instructed and settled in the faith, and we hope that others may yet be persuaded to obey. Sabbath meetings will be established there. We pitched our tent in New Lisbon last week, and opened meetings Thursday evening. Have had five meetings, and there seems to be some interest, though we find spiritualism, skepticism, and Ingersollism prevailing, both in the churches and out. One aged man, who claimed to have been a Methodist for fifty years, said to us that he should choose to be hung rather than believe some statements in the Bible, and he did not think God would ever punish any one. These things are freely allowed in the churches, and yet the whole fraternity of orthodox clergymen join to raise the warning cry of “heresy” when the plain truths of the Bible are taught. We would seek for a deeper consecration to God, that the honest may be saved from delusion, and that we may be the instruments of some good to be accomplished through the truth. Bro. Smith held meeting in the tent Sabbath p. m. About twenty were present. G. C. TENNEY. Red Brush, Richland Co., Aug. 9.—This summer, I have been holding meetings here once in two weeks, and superintending a Sunday school. We use the Instructor and Lesson Sheets. Our school numbers from thirty to fifty. On the Sabbath, from seventeen to twenty-five attend meeting. Twelve are keeping the Sabbath. We are going to camp-meeting with a tent from this place. We ask an interest in your prayers. W. A. Richardson. Appleton, Aug. 11.—We are still having a good hearing. Can report some progress. Some half a dozen have decided to obey. The people are very kind, inviting us to their homes. Yesterday Eld. Hanger (Christian) spoke against us, on consciousness in death. Bro. Burrill reviewed him before a large audience in the evening. He puts in a rejoinder in the tent, Wednesday evening, and we reply Thursday evening. We have offered him the tent in which to speak. Our address will be Johnstown, Licking Co., where we next pitch our tent. N. J. Bowers. Camden.—We have now closed our meetings in this place. The interest was not equal to that manifested during our first effort in Wakeman, but we think some good has been accomplished. A few have commenced to obey the truth. We baptized three last Wednesday; one of these was a very aged sister, who rejoiced in God as she came out of the water. The Wakeman church now numbers forty-one. Perhaps fifteen or twenty adults are keeping the Sabbath within a radius of five miles of the spot where we first pitched our tent, who have not yet come into the church. Thirty-two have promised to pay tithes. A T. and M. society has been started. This closes our work before camp-meeting. Our expenses about equal our receipts. We now ship the tent to the camp-ground. We have labored together in love and union. H. A. St. John. Round Head, Aug. 10.—Closed our meetings here to-day, having been here about four weeks. On Sundays our congregations have averaged about five hundred. I spoke three times each Sunday. Some came ten miles to attend these meetings. Sold about $15 worth of books. Many from other parts of the country are much interested. Only one has taken a firm stand for the truth, making seven in all; yet I think there will be more Sabbath-keepers as the result of these meetings. They hold regular meetings and Sabbath-school, taking five copies of the Instructor. I shall long remember them for their kindness to us. The last Sunday we were at Round Head a Baptist minister came to oppose us, and took so ungentlemanly and unworthy a course, that many of his brethren say they will never go again to hear him preach. I intend to visit the Sabbath-keepers at Round Head again soon. We gained many friends in the community. I now move the tent seven miles distant, where there are a few Sabbath-keepers, and commence meetings the 29th. G. G. Rupert. Gerry, N. Y., Tent No. 4, Aug. 12.—We have pitched the tent here, and shall hold our first meeting this evening. We left seven at Frewsburg who had decided to keep the Sabbath, and we think others will yet be added to the number. We shall meet with them on Sabbaths while here.
F. PEABODY.
D. BALL. Yankee Bush Hill, Warren Co., Pa., Aug. 15.—Have given twelve discourses here. Three persons have resolved to keep the Sabbath, and three subscribers have been obtained for the REVIEW. The interest is still good.
E. RUSSELL. Jasper, N. Y., Tent No. 1, Aug. 11.—We take down our tent here to-day, and pitch, this week, at Lindleytown, Steuben Co., N. Y. This has been a difficult field of labor, owing to the stay-away argument. But about the last week of the meeting the Methodist minister preached several opposition discourses, in which he was so personal that public opinion was to quite an extent turned in our favor, making the interest of the meeting better at its close than at any other stage. But definite arrangements call us away. Eight signed the covenant, and we have hope of others.
J. W. RAYMOND.
D. B. WELCH. SOUTHAMPTON, ENGLAND.
By John Norton Loughborough
Since my last report we have quite fully canvassed the Sabbath question; and as the result, the interest is greater than before. A number more have joined us in our Sabbath meetings, and still others are carefully considering the matter of keeping the Lord’s ancient Sabbath instead of the first-day, which they now see is an institution introduced by the church, and not commanded anywhere in the Scriptures. We have had some milder weather, so it has been more favorable for our tent-meetings. Many are reading; and as the interest rises, we find some demand for our pamphlets and larger books. The poor, however, have but little to spare for books after meeting their necessary living expenses out of their small wages. The bad weather, and other causes, cutting off to a great extent the crops in Great Britain and Europe, while it makes a rise in the price of grain in America, which may please the farmers there, causes, nevertheless, much sadness among the poor here. When told by their baker every few days that the price of bread has risen another farthing (half cent) a loaf, it means to them still closer calculation in order to live. How true is the saying that “one part of the world, to a large extent, lives off the calamities of the other part.” As cold weather approaches again, it becomes necessary to plan for our meetings. We have made application for a large building called “Ravenswood,” which is situated between our present place of residence and our tent. This building has a space about 18x36 which can easily be converted into a meeting-room, with accommodations for two hundred people. Besides this, there are fifteen rooms in the building which will furnish living apartments for our present missionary force, and leave a tenement to rent besides. The rent of the building, with expense of fitting up, will not probably cost us more than $200 per year, and perhaps less. This building is property that is in “Chancery.” Our application has been made to the judge, and we shall probably have an answer soon. Meanwhile, our address remains as before given. It seems to us that the providence of God is opening the way before us in this matter also. We see so many tokens of the favor of God toward this mission, that the desire to be faithful on our part is continually increased. The sister who had devoted a plot of ground for the raising of snow-drop bulbs, the proceeds to be donated to the tent, has just sent in her returns. Instead of $5.00, which she thought the plot would yield, it produced $7.00 worth, all of which has been applied toward the purchase of the tent. Aug. 1. J. N. LOUGHBOROUGH. Ottawa, Aug. 13.—My health has been poor for more than two weeks. I filled my appointments at Oswego, Morton, South Mound, and Ward, but was compelled to omit the one for Flat Rock, and come home to rest. I have been gone just two months; have preached sixty-two times, baptized quite a number, and tried to do the best I could to advance the different enterprises connected with the cause. I hope soon to be out again. Brethren, pray for me. SMITH SHARP. Since my last report I have attended the Dakota camp-meeting, as mentioned in the report given by Bro. White. We believe, with others, that that meeting was the means of accomplishing much good for the cause in that Territory. May God bless our brethren there. For three successive Sabbaths I have been with the brethren at Elkhorn, Bonman's Grove, and Altamonth. At the last-named place we had the privilege of baptizing four. They all united with the church at that place, which is in a prosperous condition. Wyoming.—Have been here about a month, having a fair interest all the time. Some who were very enthusiastic at first, became reserved when we took up the Sabbath question, and since then do not seem as friendly as before. We had a two days' meeting Sabbath and Sunday, Aug. 9, 10. The brethren from Olin and Oxford were present. The Lord blessed us with his presence, and all seemed to feel repaid for coming. It was our first Sabbath meeting here. We think that six or eight will take a stand for the truth here. Brethren, pray that the Lord may give us precious souls for our hire in this place. J. D. Pegg. Farmington, Aug. 14.—We pitched the tent in this place yesterday. This is a city of one thousand inhabitants, situated on the Des Moines River. There are eight or ten different denominations, among which Mormons and Catholics are prominent. Infidelity also has a strong hold. We hope to find, among such a mixed multitude, some who are willing to obey the Lord. Meetings closed in Birmingham, last Sunday evening, with a good interest and over three hundred in attendance. As the result of these meetings, fourteen are keeping the Sabbath. Some of the most influential citizens help to make up this number. Several others are almost persuaded to obey, and we hope soon to have a strong church. They will have regular Sabbath meetings and Sabbath-school, and we shall meet with them frequently. We feel to thank God for the success that attends our labors; and now, at the beginning of the work here, we shall try to consecrate ourselves anew to the Lord, and seek a closer walk with him. Ira J. Hankins, E. J. Waggoner. Boulder and Denver.—Meetings in the tent at Boulder closed Aug. 2. Although remaining there five weeks, very little was accomplished beyond preparing the brethren and sisters for organization. Some, however, embraced the truth, and halting ones were strengthened. Matters were in rather a complicated condition until the arrival of Bro. and Sr. White the last week of the meetings. As usual, their labors were earnest and untiring, and resulted in great good to the cause. Sabbath, Aug. 2, nine were baptized, and a church of twenty-six members organized. An elder and deacon were chosen and ordained. Others will come into the organization soon. A good Sabbath-school of forty members was also organized, and the proper officers chosen. Union and harmony seemed to prevail in all the proceedings.71On the whole, we think the time was profitably spent with the tent in Boulder. The tent is now pitched in Denver, a city of 35,000 inhabitants, and the capital of the State. Meetings commenced Aug. 8, with an attendance of over two hundred. Up to date (Aug. 11), four discourses have been given, and last evening fully five hundred were present, and gave the best of attention. Present prospects seem good, and our hearts are encouraged to press on in the work of God. ROCK OF INFINITE AGES.
By Lillie E. Barr
Black and sullen the ocean,
Black and sullen the sky;
Drifting fast to the leeward,
Never a harbor nigh.
Rent the sails and the cordage,
Torn and shattered the deck;
Alas, alas! for the ship,
Drifting so fast to wreck. Ah! but the loss of the ship
Is only so much gold;
Alas! for the souls that perish,
Whose price can ne’er be told.
Hark! o’er the whelming waters
Cometh their pleading cry,—
“Help, Jesus, or we perish!
O Christ! O Christ! we die.” No; though the night grows darker,
And over each shrinking soul
The cold and angry billows
Swifter and swifter roll;
No; though the rocks frown blackly,
And white foam breaks high;
For that cry for “help” has reached
The strong One in the sky. Hopefully through the tempest
Chimes out the clear church bell;
Out of the black above them
A blessed splendor fell;
Fell on the Rock of Ages,
Fell on the cross of love,
Making the midnight waters,
White as the wings of a dove. Joy for the strong, glad spirits,
Grasping at once the Rock,
Out of the danger and darkness,
Out of the tempest and shock,
Out of the cruel waters,
Out of distressful fright,
On to the Rock of Ages,
Into the glad, warm light. Help for the weak and weary!
Help, they are sinking fast!
Try but to catch their raiment,
As they float sadly past.
Fear not the storm or danger,
Count not the gain or loss;
So you can help the drowning,
On to the Rock of the cross. Rock of Infinite Ages!
Cross of Infinite Love!
Never the waves of sorrow
Over thee break above.
Always there, there is safety,
Always there, we are right;
And in the darkest midnight,
Always there, there is light. —Lillie E. Barr, in Christian Weekly. MINNESOTA
By W. B. Hill; L. H. Ellis
Mankato, Aug. 13.—The work here is onward. Four were baptized last Sunday in the Minnesota River. Others will go forward soon. Seven have already been added to the church. ILLINOIS
By G. F. Shonk; D. Morrison
Parkersburg, Aug. 14.—We commenced a tent effort here Aug. 1, and have held fifteen meetings. Our meetings have been well attended so far. We have visited a number of families. Some are interested. We ask to be remembered by those that love the truth. G. F. Shonk,
D. Morrison. VERMONT
By R. S. Owen; M. E. Kellogg
Swanton, Tent No. 2, Aug. 12.— We have held meetings in this place during the last two weeks. The attendance was small at first, owing to prejudice; but that is wearing away, and the attendance increases. Some are showing a deep interest. We also hold meetings in a school-house in an adjoining town where there is a good interest. Bro. C. E. Powell is with us. R. S. OWEN.
M. E. KELLOGG. Pierrepont Hill, St. Lawrence Co.—Aug. 2, 3, met with the church here. Spoke twice, and baptized five. The free Spirit of the Lord was present. This church has improved as much as any that we have visited this summer. They have one of the most interesting Sabbath-schools in the State, and take eighteen copies of the Instructor. They have twenty scholars from among outsiders, who help pay for the Instructor. INDIANA
By W. W. Sharp; S. Rogers
Silver Lake, Tent No. 1, Aug. 11.—Our meetings have been nearly broken up by scarlet fever, yet some attend faithfully. Last Sunday the Lutheran minister preached an opposition sermon on the Sabbath question, which we reviewed at the tent in the evening. This decided some in favor of the truth. Several are keeping the Sabbath. We shall remain here another week, hoping to see others take a stand for the truth. MAINE
By Samuel J. Hersum; P. B. Osborn
Blaine, Aroostook Co., Aug. 11.—Since our last report, we have continued to hold evening meetings during the week, and three meetings on Sundays. We have had a good hearing thus far. Our congregations have ranged from fifty to upwards of three hundred. Thirteen that had decided to keep the Sabbath, attended our last Sabbath meeting. Thus far there has been no open opposition to the truth, but some now begin to manifest a desire to hear the “other side,” although they have stood on that side of the question all their lifetime. The evidences for our position never looked clearer than now. We remain here over another Sunday. SAMUEL J. HERSUM.
P. B. OSBORN. ONTARIO
By John W. Moore; C. Black
Chatham, Aug. 14.—We have now given eight lectures since commencing our second course in this city. The attendance is larger than heretofore, and the interest seems to be on the increase. Those that have accepted the truth have a mind to work. We have received invitations to hold meetings in two other places, where all our expenses will be paid. For this we feel to thank God and take courage. Our V. M. societies are now sending the Signs to 1,400 persons in Ontario weekly. We look for much fruit from their labors. We expect Bro. A. King to-day, to help in the work at this place. Three weeks ago I gave a set of our Sabbath tracts to a Methodist minister residing fifteen miles from this city. I saw him again this week, and he said he felt certain that we were right, but wished to investigate a little further. By his special invitation I am to speak to his congregation a week from next Sunday. We desire to be remembered in the prayers of God's people. —It is estimated that $2,500,000 in gold has been started from France for this country. —London, Aug. 13.—Nellie Grant Sartoris, only daughter of ex-President Grant, died at the estate of her husband to-day. —Constantinople, Aug. 11.—Numbers of Turkish soldiers sent to Thessaly have deserted in consequence of privations. —London, Aug. 11.—A serious riot occurred at Belfast to-night, caused by a Catholic procession. Many persons were injured. —Madrid, Aug. 11.—The Correo Militar believes the government will shortly establish a large military station at Ceuta, Africa, opposite Gibraltar. —New York reports the arrival of 103,245 immigrants in that city for twelve months ending July 31 the present year; there were 74,139 during the year previous. The tide of European emigration to this country begins to set strong. —Constantinople, Aug. 14.—At a family council at the Sultan’s palace, attended by the Sultan and all the princes, the general opinion was that Mahmoud Nedil Pasha was the only man capable of saving the empire from destruction. —Lightning struck one of the oil tanks of the United Pipe Line, at Parker’s, Pa., Aug. 14, tearing it to pieces, and igniting the oil, which flowed down the hillside, communicating the fire to other property, and making a total loss of $10,000. —Constantinople, Aug. 11.—English officers surveying the frontier between Macedonia and Bulgaria were fired upon by a band of Bulgarians, but none were hurt. The governor of Salonica ordered the escort of the officers to be strengthened. —The Standard of Chicago proposes that all religious papers in the country should publish fifty papers instead of fifty-two, and calls for a seconder to its propositions. This the Review has been doing for a number of years, and finds that it works well. —London, Aug. 11.—A telegram from Para, Brazil, dated July 21, states that 14,000 distressed inhabitants had revolted in consequence of the stoppage of their relief supplies. There was much alarm in Para, as it was feared that the town might be sacked. The militia has been called out. —Archbishop Purcell is so broken in mind and body that he was unable to receive five young ladies into the order of “Sisters of our Lady of Mercy,” Aug. 15, without being constantly prompted and assisted by attending priests. The scene was said to be painful to those who contrasted it with the former years of the bishop. —Washington, Aug. 12.—The National Board of Health has the following dispatch from the United States Consul at Matamoras: “Reliable information from Tampico to Aug. 1 says: ‘We have a yellow fever epidemic worse than at New Orleans last year. People die like flies. The quarantine at Bagdad against Tampico is still efficient.’” —Tremont Temple, Boston, was partially destroyed by fire on the night of the 14th inst., and the great organ, the pride of Boston, was ruined. The American Bible Society owned the building, which was damaged to the amount of over a hundred thousand dollars. Several firemen were injured, two hosemen being buried beneath the falling organ. —Quebec, Aug. 15.—The Ship-laborers’ Society of Strocks, 2,000 strong marched through the lower town to-day, intending to proceed to the coves. As they entered Champlain street, the stronghold of the ship-laborers’ society from which the Strocks men seceded, a battle was begun. It was ended by the Strocks men falling back to the lower town. Several men were wounded by pistol shots, and others were badly beaten. One man is reported dead. —The Imperial Bank of Germany has raised the rate of discount to 4 per cent. Interest on advances has been raised to 5 per cent. Thus do the European money centers begin to hedge against the draft of gold to this country. It is reported that gold received in London from Paris, Wednesday, was bought in the open market for the United States, and the steamship Scythia on the same day landed in New York, with $265,000 in gold bars and American eagles. —Russia has formed an alliance with Persia. That is a bad blow for England, as it furnishes a new menace to her Indian empire. Persia with its traditional jealousy of Russia was a strong checkmate against the aggressions of the latter power in Asia, but it would seem that the barrier is now removed, so that it will not be strange if we soon hear of new troubles in the distant East. Russia seems to have been sleeping the past year, with at least one eye open, and she may have been found to have won more by her diplomacy with Persia than England has done by arms in Afghanistan. “Blessed are the dead which die in the Lord, from henceforth.” Rev. 14:13. ENOCH.—Died of dropsy, Aug. 1, 1879, near Bull’s City, Osborne Co., Kan., Arthur Enoch, eldest son of F. and H. Enoch, aged 12 years, 5 months, and 20 days. Words of comfort and exhortation were spoken by the writer, from 1 Cor. 15:22, 23. GEO. H. SMITH. BURDICK.—Died, at Minneapolis, Minn., July 31, 1879, of typhoid fever, Sister Antoinette Burdick, in the forty seventh year of her age. Sister Burdick embraced the Advent faith in the winter of 1877, and was faithful to the time of her decease. She will be much missed by the New Auburn church, of which she was a member, and by a large circle of acquaintances and friends. She had done much during her life to minister to the wants of the sick. Many who survive her will think tenderly of her devotion to them when in sickness. “The memory of the just is blessed.” “The righteous hath hope in his death.” H. W. BABCOCK. BROOKS.—Died of consumption, at Convis, Mich., June 19, 1879, Sister Eliza Brooks, aged sixty years. She was born in England, near London, but had been a resident of this country for over thirty years. She embraced the Sabbath nearly two years ago. She was very solicitous for the spread of the truth, particularly in her native land, and was deeply anxious that her children should be brought to know and love it. Her sufferings for some months were very severe; but she endured them with fortitude and resignation, and calmly fell asleep with the blessed assurance of rising again in the morning of the first resurrection. Funeral discourse by Eld. U. Smith, from Rev. 14:13. S. SISLEY. Albion, Aug. 6.—The meetings at this place were well attended. A church of eleven members, and a T. & M. society of thirteen members, were organized. This company have received the love of the truth. An elder and a deacon were chosen and ordained. The tithing system was cheerfully adopted. Bro. Nettleton assisted in the meetings. Raeville and Albion.—Last Sabbath, and Sunday A. M., I spent at Raeville. Our meetings closed with a discourse on the subject of health reform, after which fifteen signed the teetotal pledge. A deacon was chosen and ordained. In the afternoon I returned to Albion, and held meeting with the company organized one week ago. Two more were baptized. Arapahoe, Furnas Co., Aug. 8.—We held our first meeting at this place last evening, with a good attendance. God seems to have prospered us in making a beginning here, and we hope for a good work. After spending six weeks at Beaver City, we closed our meetings there last Sunday night. There are none that we can count on as fully decided to obey the truth, but we hope some fruit will yet appear. We made many friends, and have invitations to return, which we purpose to accept, and follow up the work. Our very last meetings were well attended. Christian temperance was heartily received. Many left off the use of tobacco at once. We received in donations, cash and equivalent, $6.25; on book sales and periodicals, $27.20. North Loup, July 31.—Although the hard labor bestowed in these valleys between Nov. 8 and April 8, last, was not without hope of fruitage, yet, for reasons which seemed to justify it, no report thereof has been made through the REVIEW, except in respect to the organization of a church at Ord, in December. Now, however, it is deemed expedient to present the following as a partial report of progress:— From Jan. 23 to Feb. 15, I held a series of meetings in Mira Valley, about six miles from North Loup, which resulted in a general religious awakening, and a determination to maintain Sabbath worship in their midst, and to secure to themselves improved religious advantages. A Sabbath-school was organized, and the use of the Instructor and “Lesson Sheets” adopted. I had been aided in the work occasionally by Bro. D. T. Evans, and when I turned to other fields of labor, his services were secured in preaching to them once in two weeks. Returning after an absence of three months, I found the interest there still good, and that, as was hoped, time had confirmed good resolutions, and done much in overcoming prejudice. Some from this place met with the church at Ord in quarterly meeting, July 5, witnessing for the first time the celebration of the ordinances as practiced by us; and during that and the next two days, the conclusion was reached that the worshipers at Mira Park desired to be organized into an S. D. Adventist church, and I was requested to return, after completing my next engagement, and to organize them. Accordingly, July 19, after a miscellaneous discourse upon the sure rewards of gospel faith and obedience, and upon the true gospel polity of the S. D. A. church, including the auxiliary church societies, the State and General Conferences, and missionary enterprises, thirteen willing believers, all heads of families but one, subscribed to our church covenant; and a preliminary organization was effected. July 26, a majority of the Ord church met with us at Mira Park, when, after a discourse by the writer upon “Spiritual Gifts” set in the Christian church, based upon 1 Cor. 12, and Eph. 4, defining the faith of S. D. Adventists therein, and defending their presence among us as a people, the deacon elect was formally ordained, and the right hand of fellowship was extended, welcoming the new church, and each member thereof, to share in the labors, sacrifices, privileges, and final reward of God's people. Pledges were then made on s. b., amounting to $41; the sum of $9 was pledged to the T. and M. society, and these auxiliary societies were formally organized. Then, on application, a brother was received into the church, the ordinances were administered, and the meeting closed. Most of the members having previously subscribed to one or the other of our temperance pledges, this new church stands out fully identified not only with our church and its faith, but with all our church societies and enterprises; and being persons of culture, intelligence, and accustomed industry, I trust no one will be disappointed in hoping much for them, and much of them.