THE church at Battle Creek held a Systematic Benevolence meeting in the evening of Jan. 11. The treasurer's Report showed that during the year 1861, the sum of $362,45 had been paid into the treasury. The figures put down for 1862 equal those for the last year.
SIMPLICITY OF DRESS.
FEMALE loveliness never appears to so good advantage, as when set off with simplicity of dress. No artist ever decks his angels with towering feathers and grand jewelry; and our dear human angels, if they would make good their title to that name, should carefully avoid ornaments, which properly belong to Indian squaws and African princesses. These tinselries may serve to give effect on the stage or upon a ballroom floor, but in daily life there is no substitute for simplicity. A vulgar taste is not to be disguised by gold or diamonds.
NOTE FROM BRO. HUTCHINS.
By A. S. Hutchins
DEAR BRO. WHITE: Recently I have held some meetings in South Troy and Newport, Vt. These feeble efforts we hope by the blessing of the Lord, may prove beneficial. Fifteen lectures were given. A few were attentive hearers. Four resolved to keep the Sabbath of the Lord. May they hold fast whereunto they have attained.
We can not free ourselves of the sad reflection that the influence of some professed commandment-keepers in this section, has stood directly in the way of others embracing the Sabbath. It is to be deeply regretted that there are those who claim sympathy and fellowship from Sabbath-keepers, whose influence strikes such a death-blow to the cause of truth. May others yet see the beauty, consistency, and power there is in the last message of mercy.
In Newport, the Sabbath was somewhat opposed by a Baptist preacher, but this the Lord turned in favor of the truth. Brn. A. C. and D. T. Bourdeau were with us last Sabbath and First-day, and assisted in presenting the words of life.
A. S. HUTCHINS.
Barton Landing, Vt., Jan. 2, 1862.
APPOINTMENTS.
By A. C. Bourdeau; D. T. Bourdeau
THE Lord willing, we will hold meetings with the brethren in Vermont as follows:
Wolcott, Jan. 25.
Bristol, Feb. 1.
Roxbury, " 8.
We are prepared to supply the brethren with new
Hymn Books.
A. C. BOURDEAU.
D. T. BOURDEAU.
MINNESOTA STATE CONFERENCE.
By Jno. Bostwick
The Lord willing, a general conference of the Seventh-day Adventists in Minnesota, will be held on the first Sabbath and First-day in February, at the village of Oronoco, Olmstead County. Delegates will be expected from all the churches, so that we may properly transact the business connected with Tent operations the coming season. A general attendance is expected at this meeting. We hope that all who can, will come furnished with bedding and provisions.
Jno. Bostwick.
H. F. LASHIER
By H. F. Lashier
The first Quarterly Meeting of the church at Pleasant Grove, Minn., will be held on the fourth Sabbath in January, 1862.
H. F. LASHIER
Conference at Parkville
By Moses Hull
THERE will be a conference at Parkville, Mich., on Sabbath and first-day, Jan. 25 and 26. Bro. and Sr. White may be expected. I will try to be there the 23d. Will the brethren from Colon, Flowerfield, and Brady attend?
M. HULL.
Appointments in Vermont
By A. S. Hutchins
PROVIDENCE permitting, Bro. Stone and myself will meet with the brethren as follows:
Where Bro. L. W. Hastings may appoint, 18th & 19th.
Vernon, Vt., Jan. 25, 26.
Jamaica, " Feb. 1, 2.
Andover, " in the evenings of " 3, 4.
A. S. HUTCHINS.