p. 48 | Review and Herald, Vol. 48, No. 6. (8/3/1876)

Earlier text: TRACT & MISSIONARY WORK IN IOWA & NEB

MICHIGAN

By A. O. Burrill

At the time of my last report, April 17, I had just commenced labor in this place. I continued until May 2; several received the Sabbath, and four were baptized. Bro. Enoch Wilkinson was elected and ordained elder, and Bro. Ola Train, deacon. This church can become strong in the present truth. The members ought to read 1 Pet. 3: 8, 9; Rom. 12: 16; 15: 5, and see that each practices these precepts in his own life.

FOWLER.

From May 4–8, I was with Bro. L. A. Kellogg. He had made his first effort here, and about a dozen had begun the observance of the Sabbath. We dwelt upon the importance of practical religion in all our labor here. Systematic Benevolence was organized, amounting to $35.00 per year, and pledged to the Conference. There are several who desire baptism. Here some refused to take part in the S. B. pledge; we feared they would soon give up, as has been the case with some.

MUIR.

I was here from the 9th to the 13th with this dear people. Our meetings were interesting. Six more were baptized and added to this church. The cause has had very bitter enemies here, but these are becoming fewer in number.

GRANDVILLE.

According to appointment, I met with the church here the 16th, and held only one meeting. Two were baptized. I should have remained longer, but the way for public labor was hedged up.

CARSON CITY.

I began meetings here the 22d, and continued about ten days. One Sabbath above one hundred testimonies were given in as many minutes. Two received the Sabbath, and two, baptism. This church has purchased a lot, has considerable material, and expects to erect a house of worship this fall.

ESTELLA.

The Sabbath following the meeting at Carson City, I was with this church; seven received baptism. Here, too, the people are making preparations to build a house of worship.

OVID, CLINTON CO.

June 8, we began meetings in the tent and remained until July 10. Eighteen have expressed a determination to obey the present truth. We expect more who are interested will take their stand with us. Seven have been baptized. A Sabbath-school was organized, and regular meetings were established. If our tent top had been perfect, so that every little shower would not wet the seats, I think the results of this meeting would have been far more favorable. On this account we have moved the tent into the country, four miles south of Ovid, and have pitched it by the side of a school-house, so that we can use the school-room when it rains. Have held five meetings with good congregations.

My post-office address is Ovid, Clinton Co., Mich. A. O. BURRILL.

Since the above was in type, we have received the following:—

At the time of our last report, we had held five meetings. Yesterday we reached the Sabbath question, and had as good a congregation as I have ever had in Michigan. We hope to see a goodly number receive the truth here. We are in the midst of an M. E. settlement, and their minister has gone to the Centennial; and from the way the people come out to meeting, we would like to have the minister attend the Centennial at the next place we present the truth.

A. O. B.

Ovid, Mich., July 24.

T. & M. QUARTERLY MEETING AT DALLAS, TEXAS.

By A. B. Rust; E. G. Rust

This meeting was called to order by the director, Sunday, July 2, at 10:30, A. M. Owing to the heavy rains, the attendance was not large, many not even reporting. Still a good deal of enthusiasm was manifested, nearly all having interesting incidents to relate. We have been organized only six weeks, yet our brethren and sisters have gone actively to work with the true missionary spirit. The following is a summary of labor performed:—

Number of families visited, 98; No. of letters written, 34; No. of new subscribers: REVIEW, 2; INSTRUCTOR, 31; REFORMER, 7; SIGNS OF THE TIMES, 1; No. of periodicals distributed, 85; pages tracts and pamphlets distributed, 15,135. Value, $18.92.

Rec'd for membership, $2.00 From book sales, .50 From new subscribers, 14.75 Total, $17.25

A. B. RUST, Director. E. G. RUST, Sec.

To the Brethren in Wisconsin.

By E. R. Gillett

Dear Brethren: After the Sparta Camp-meeting, it was found necessary to buy another large tent. So another one (a fifty-foot tent) was purchased. Bro. Decker writes me that he got it at a bargain—the tent being a good one in every particular. It cost (complete) $193. Bro. Decker advanced $100 out of his own means, and borrowed the balance of the S. B. treasury.

Brethren, the tent was needed, it has been bought, and a course of lectures is now being given in it. I expect, with the blessing of the Lord, some souls will be gathered into the garner of our Heavenly Father by this investment. Now the question comes home to us, Shall we pay for this tent? Certainly we will. But when? Bro. Decker has done nobly in advancing his means to get this tent into the field this summer; but he cannot long do without his money. How and when, shall we raise it? It was thought best, upon consultation with leading brethren, to apportion this sum among the different districts, according to their financial standing, as nearly as this can be ascertained. To do this will necessarily take some time, as the post-office address of the new directors is not at present known to the secretary. In the meantime, scattered brethren can send in their offerings to the treasurer, E. O. Hammond, Monroe, Green Co. And any of the directors who may have means on hand need not wait until the exact amount is set off to them, but can forward as above. Every dollar will be faithfully devoted to the object for which it was raised.

Dear brethren, the time is growing short. We must work fast. This message must go to nations, kings and tongues. We all want a part in the closing work. It cost money to bring the truth to us, it will take means to carry it to others. We cannot afford to be selfish in this matter. The Lord loves the cheerful giver. A blessing is promised the liberal soul. Remember it is those who have “made a covenant by sacrifice,” who will be gathered in the last day. The Lord is calling for our offerings; who will be the first to respond?

E. R. Gillett, Sec.

Monroe, July 20, 1876.

True Friends Are Riches

THEY are rich who have true friends.

Obituary Notices.

By A. C. Bourdeau

"Blessed are the dead which die in the Lord from henceforth,"

DIED, July 12, 1876, at South Stukely, P. Q., of summer complaint, Bethuel S., infant child of B. S. and F. M. Chamberlain, aged four months and nine days. Funeral discourse by the writer. Text, “Is the child dead? And they said, He is dead.” 2 Sam. 12:19.

A. C. BOURDEAU.

Business Department.

“Not slothful in Business.” Rom. 11:12.

The P. O. address of Mrs. Hattie T. Sanborn, is Viroqua, Vernon Co., Wis.

RECEIPTS

For Review and Herald.

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 Posters. If money for the paper is not in due time acknowledged immediate notice of the omission should be given.

$2.00 EACH. Nathan Wardner 50-4, James Radabaugh 50-1, M T Olds 50-3, Daniel H Gould 51-1, Thomas Paton 50-5, Mrs N M Baker 50-4, C M Chamberlain 50-4, C A Washburn 50-5, Mrs Z A Curtis 50-6, W I Learner 50-4, Horace Adams 50-4, D Hodges 50-1, W G Myres 50-4, Lewis B Stowell 50-4, B F Tanner 43-10, L N Miller 50-6, Mrs Betsey Shaw 50-2, W E Barron 50-1, E F Patterson 50-6, Samuel Haskell 50-6, R Godsmark 50-1, J Fargo 50-7, Levi Wells 50-7, E S Lane 50-4, Mrs E Seaward 50-5.

$1.00 EACH. Sarah Stevens 49-13, Chas J Gifford 49-4, Sarah A Schovil 48-21, Electa M Clark 49-1, Eliza Paling 49-1, G W Bartlett 49-3, Reuben Worick 48-22, Clinton L Hamilton 49-4, John Atkinson 49-5, Gustav Christensen 49-14, Mrs Joseph Estep 49-14, Miss Mary Rife 49-14, A J Terrell 49-2, James Hodgin 49-5, R Winter 49-5, A F Fowler 49-2, Lewis Apley 49-10, N G Smith 49-5, David Quinn 49-1, J G Brown 49-5, G P Newman 49-7, Mary Edwards 49-13, Wm L W Canfield 49-13, Myron Cornell 49-6, Robert Dewsbury 49-5, D J Burroughs 49-1, David Ferren 49-6, Emma Van Horn 49-5, L A E Adlebury 49-1, Frank Wood 49-4, Willie Nethers 49-14, John Kipp 49-14, W H Beddoe 49-5.

Books Sent by Mail.

Mrs E B Lane 20c, R M I Vail 80c, G W Holland 20c, John Burris 20c, J W Walker 25c, A H Bates 25c, G W Colcord $1.69, A H Barth 1.70, A E Leland 20c, J Fargo 3.50, M E Underwood 60c, Mrs M L Rathmell 1.00, L A E Adleberg 45c, J N Phelps 80c, C D Rumsey 1.25, J W Ellison 25c, Laura Lewis 25c, Geo H Randall 1.50, J Matteson 3.50, Mrs E E Beaty 25c, Joseph M Sanders 1.00, J J Bliss 25c, Daniel C Ryan 50c, Geo R Nott 1.50, Mrs E Craw 30c, M Adany 25c, D McDonald 10c, W W Sharp 15c, A M Preston 10c, Myrta J Watson 10c, D Laman 75c, A D Woodruff 35c, O A Just 25c, James McConnell 30c, Samuel W Gross 2.75, J F Klostermyer 1.25, Geo W Shriner 30c, S Finch 50c, M Lehman 1.25.

Books Sent by Freight.

Reuben Worick $33.19, S N Haskell 75.85.

Books Sent by Express.

A Christopherson $7.38, J P Christensen 4.10.

Cash Rec'd on Account.

Robert Sawyer Jr. $3.05, Isaac Sanborn 30.60, Ill T & M Society, (A M Preston) 2.00.

Mich. Conf. Fund.

Matherton $10.00, Gaines 25.00, Fairgrove 7.70, Watrousville 18.00, Hastings 30.00, Hart 22.00.

Gen Conf Fund.

Mrs I N Phelps $1.00, Mrs Wm Jones 5.00, Rhoda Thayer 1.50.

Danish Mission.

A friend $5.00.

Mich. T. & M. Society.

Dist No 9 $17.30, Dist No 3 50c.

Educational Aid Fund.

John F Klostermyer $5.00.

Book Fund.

John F Klostermyer $5.00.

S. D. & A. Society.

N N Lunt $25.00.

Payment of S. B.

By A. S. Hutchins

As a number of our brethren in Vermont are considerably behind on the payment of S. B., I would say, It is very much desired that, if possible, all arrears in this direction should be paid up to the commencement of the present month by the time of our camp-meeting. We should have funds with which to help the General Conference more than we did last year. Please bear this in mind, also other pledges which should be paid at the earliest possible convenience.

And I wish to say further that we hope none will stay away from camp-meeting because they have not tents. We intend suitable provisions shall be made for lodging all who wish to stop on the ground if they furnish bedding. Come, bringing your friends, prepared to remain till the close of the meeting, Aug. 22. Closing meetings are very profitable.

Milton is the second station north of Essex Junction. A. S. HUTCHINS.

Vermont Conference.

The Vermont State Conference of S. D. Adventists will hold its next annual session in connection with the camp-meeting to be held near Milton Station, two stations north from Essex Junction, Aug. 17–22. We hope each church will be represented by a full delegation. Every church numbering twenty members or less, is entitled to one delegate; and to one additional delegate for each fifteen members over twenty.

All church clerks should report to the State secretary the number of members in their respective churches and their spiritual standing; also each S. D. treasurer should see that all dues of this kind are, if consistent, paid up to the middle of the present year, and duly reported in good season to the State secretary and treasurer. Bro. Stone will probably call attention to these items and send blanks for reports.

CONFERENCE COMMITTEE.

Me. T. & M. Society,

By J. B. Goodrich

The next annual T. & M. meeting in Maine will be held at Richmond, in connection with the Maine camp-meeting, Aug. 31 to Sept. 4, 1876. J. B. GOODRICH, Pres.

T. & M. Society quarterly meetings in Maine will be held as follows:— Dist. No. 1, at Cornville, Aug. 20, at 10 A. M.; T. S. Emery, Director. Dist. No. 2, at Allen's Corner, Deering, Aug. 20, at 10 A. M.; Geo. W. Varney, Director. Dist. No. 3, at Linneus, Byron school-house, Aug. 20, at 10 A. M.; Enos Leavitt, Director.

Let all members of the Society see that their reports are sent in in season. I know of some that have distributed hundreds of pages of tracts, and as the result some have embraced the truth, and yet they have not reported. We want such reports; let no one fail. J. B. GOODRICH.

REMAINING CAMP-MEETINGS FOR 1876.

The Outlook.

By Uriah Smith

The twenty-four stirring reports in our progress department this week, will give the interested reader something of an idea of how matters are moving in the wide harvest field. Brethren from almost every quarter, in private notes, speak of the unusual interest attending their labors this season, beyond anything they ever before experienced. Just as we go to press a private letter comes to hand from Brn. T. J. Butler, and T. M. Steward now holding a tent meeting in New Antioch, O., in which they say:—

“We have a general attendance of 300 on an average through the week and on Sunday from 500 to 700. On Sunday evening we had all of 500 teams, and not less than 2000 people. It is certainly beyond anything we ever saw in our experience. The interest is rapidly spreading. Some fourteen different towns were represented in our meeting Sunday night. Notwithstanding the large crowd, we had good order and hundreds listened attentively. On first-day and evening it seems like a camp-meeting.”

A great interest, of course, is not a finished work. But when the truth has power thus to interest people, we have good ground to hope that it will convince and convert a goodly number of them. U. S.

The European Paper.

By Uriah Smith

WE are happy to announce the reception of the first number of the paper, LES SIGNES DES TEMPS (SIGNS OF THE TIMES), issued in the interest of the European mission by Bro. Andrews, in Bale, Suisse. It is of the same size as the REVIEW, printed in the French language, on nice paper, with good clear type, and will for the present be issued monthly. It is a fine appearing sheet, and those who are acquainted with Bro. Andrews will feel well assured that it will be filled with the choicest matter. The first number contains the illustration of the chart.

The publication of this paper will mark a new era in the European mission, in which Brn. Andrews, Bordeau, and their fellow European helpers, are so zealously laboring. It will also give new life to the mission among the French in this country. Subscribers in America may order through this office. Price, in currency, $1.15. Specimen numbers for those who wish them. U. S.

The School.

By Uriah Smith

WE would announce to the friends of the School that the new Catalogue is in course of preparation, and will be issued soon. In advance of that we give the College calendar for the coming year, for the benefit of those who are waiting to learn the time when the different terms will commence.

The fall term will begin, Wednesday, Aug. 30, and continue 16 weeks to Dec. 20. Vacation two weeks.

Winter term commences Jan. 3, 1877, and continues 12 weeks to March 28. Vacation one week.

Spring term commences April 4, and continues 12 weeks to June 27. U. S.

N. Y. & Pa. Conference.

By CHAS. E. GREEN

WILL the churches be more prompt in the payment of their S. B. pledges? The calls for money have nearly equaled the amount paid in by the churches. We began the Conference year with $700 less than we had the year previous, there not being a hundred dollars left in the treasury. As we near the time of Conference, calls will be more frequent, which, with the present amount of means, cannot be met.

Let us hear from all the churches immediately, and save time and confusion at the camp-meeting. CHAS. E. GREEN, Treasurer.

Sacket’s Harbor, N. Y., July 24, 1876.

To the Maine T. & M. Society.

By J. B. Goodrich

At our quarterly meeting, held June 18, I was requested to decide how many tracts we should need on our camp-ground over and above what we had on hand. This I have attended to. It was also voted that I should adopt such measures as seemed best to raise means to pay for them. I would therefore recommend that all members of the Society inclose in their reports a donation of from 25 cts. to $5.00 according to their circumstances.

We wish to raise $100 for the T. & M. Society this fall. “Every man according as he purposeth in his heart, so let him give; not grudgingly, or of necessity; for God loveth a cheerful giver.” J. B. Goodrich, Pres.

A Request.

We earnestly desire the presence of Bro. and Sr. White at our camp-meeting this fall, and we cordially invite them to attend. MAINE CONF. COM.

Camp-Meeting Tent Rentals

Notice.

I HAVE just made arrangements for tents to be rented on the camp-ground, at the following rates: 7½x9½ feet, $3.00; 9½x12 feet, 4.00. Larger sizes in proportion.

Those wishing to rent or buy should order at once of M. Wood, Cor. K. and Emerson Sts., So. Boston, Mass.

To Church Clerks in Maine.

By Timothy Bryant

THE church clerks of Maine are hereby requested to forward their church and financial reports to the Conference secretary, two weeks before the session of the Conference.

TIMOTHY BRYANT, Sec.

N. Jay, Maine.

Ohio Camp-Meeting.

By H. A. St. John

THE Ohio Camp-meeting for the centennial year will be held at Norwalk, Huron Co., Ohio, Aug. 10-15. The camp-ground is easy of access, being situated just outside of the city limits, about one mile south from the depot. Ample provisions will be made for man and beast. Bro. and Sr. White, Bro. U. Smith, and other speakers, are confidently expected. Two or three large tents will be on the ground. Come with your small tents, brethren, from every direction. Let the lonely and the poor who cannot get tents come any way. Come one, come all, hoping and praying for a refreshing season.

H. A. ST. JOHN.

Ohio Conference.

By H. A. St. John; W. T. Carson; H. H. Van Camp

THE Ohio Conference will hold its fourteenth annual session in connection with the camp-meeting to be held at Norwalk, Aug. 10-15. Let all churches make their pledges to the Conference, and, if possible, bring one-half of the money to the camp-meeting. Delegates will be expected from every church, with credentials, church reports, and financial reports.

H. A. St. John, } Ohio W. T. Carson, } Conf. H. H. Van Camp, } Com.

Ohio T. & M. Society.

By H. A. St. John

The Ohio T. & M. Society will hold its fifth annual meeting in connection with the camp-meeting, at Norwalk, Aug. 10-15. Secretary, treasurer, directors, and members, this is a call for you. H. A. St. John.

The State quarterly of the Ohio T. & M. Society will be held on the camp-ground at Norwalk, Aug. 9, the day before the camp-meeting begins. Secretary, treasurer, and all the directors are expected. H. A. St. John, Pres.

Vermont T. & M. Society.

By A. S. Hutchins

The Vermont T. & M. Society will hold its next annual session in connection with the camp-meeting, at Milton, Aug. 17-22. We hope the officers and members will report in person at this time.

A. S. HUTCHINS, Pres.

New England Camp-Meeting.

By J. C. Tucker; C. W. Comings; S. Martin

THE next annual camp-meeting of Seventh-day Adventists for the New England Conference will be held at Groveland, Mass., Aug. 24-29. The ground is situated three miles below Haverhill, on a branch of the Boston and Maine R. R. Cars will stop at the ground. Those coming through Manchester and Nashua, N. H., will change cars for Groveland at South Lawrence station. Ample provision will be made for man and beast. Cars pass the ground nearly every hour. All trains are expected to stop if any on the cars notify the conductor in season. The ground is about one-half mile from Groveland Station. Have your baggage distinctly marked, Groveland Camp-ground. Come one and all. Let all take pains to arrive on the ground one or two days before the meeting, that the tents may all be pitched, and the entire camp prepared to enter upon the worship of God, at the very commencement.

J. C. TUCKER, } N. E. C. W. COMINGS, } Camp S. MARTIN, } Com.

New England Conference.

The seventh annual Conference of Seventh-day Adventists in New England will be held in connection with the camp-meeting at Groveland, Mass., Aug. 24-29. Each company of Sabbath-keepers connected with this Conference should see that a delegate is chosen. Each church numbering twenty or less is entitled to one, and to one for every additional fifteen members. Scattered brethren are requested to represent themselves by letter.

Every company in this Conference will receive a blank from the secretary, which should be filled out and returned to the secretary. It is hoped that all S. B. treasurers will see that the S. B. pledges in their church or company are paid up to as late a date as July 1, 1876, and the money either forwarded or brought to the meeting. If money is sent, send post-office order on Clinton, Mass., or draft, or a registered letter to H. B. Stratton, South Lancaster, Mass.

N. E. CONFERENCE COMMITTEE.

Maine Camp-Meeting.

THIS meeting will be held at Richmond, Aug. 31 to Sept. 5, 1876, on the same ground on which it was held last year.

Half-fare has been granted us on the Maine Central railroad. Those coming by rail will stop at Richmond, also those coming on the boat, and teams will be ready to take passengers to the ground at a reasonable price. Ample provisions will be made for both man and beast.

Let all who can, come with tents to take care of themselves, and let those who cannot bring tents bring bedding, and tent room will be furnished them. All tents should be erected, and things set in order, the day before the meeting, therefore all should be on time.

Let none excuse themselves and stay at home who can possibly attend.

CAMP-MEETING COMMITTEE.

Maine State Conference.

By J. B. Goodrich; Geo. W. Barker; Wm. Morton

THE next annual session of the Maine State Conference will be held on the camp-ground, in Richmond, Aug. 30, 1876, at 4 P. M. Let all our churches at once take the steps necessary to represent themselves fully at this meeting. Churches that wish to join the Conference should present their requests at this time. Each church in the State should be represented by delegate if possible, otherwise by letter. All the delegates should be in time to attend the first session of the Conference. Half-fare is granted us on the M. C. R. R. to our camp-meeting.

J. B. GOODRICH, } Maine GEO. W. BARKER, } Conf. WM. MORTON, } Com.

Meetings at Antrim, Michigan

By O. F. Olmstead

PROVIDENCE favoring, there will be meetings at Antrim, Mich., Aug. 19, 20, 1876. A cordial invitation is extended to all Sabbath-keepers and all others interested.

O. F. OLMSTEAD, Elder.

District No. 1 Quarterly Meeting

By Reuben Worick

Quarterly meeting of Dist. No. 1, Kan. T. & M. Society, at Salem, one mile east of the Smith County line, on White Rock creek, in Jewell Co., Aug. 19, 20, 1876. Bro. C. F. Stevens will be at this meeting if no providence hinders. REUBEN WORICK, Director.

S. H. LANE

By S. H. Lane

The quarterly meeting for the churches of Alto, Ervin, and Bunker Hill, will be held at New London, Howard Co., Ind., Aug. 12, 13. Ministerial aid will be provided. A. T. & M. meeting will be held on first-day. Let each member report. Let those who cannot attend, send their reports to J. W. Covert, Sharpsville, Tipton Co., Ind., in time for the meeting.

S. H. LANE

H. A. JENKINS

By H. A. Jenkins

QUARTERLY meeting of the Lynden church, at Lynden, Furnas Co., Neb., Aug. 5, 6, 1876. If some minister could be present, there is no doubt but there would be additions to the church. There will be an opportunity for baptism, if desired. Come one, come all, and let us have a profitable season. Come, and bring your unconverted friends and children.

H. A. JENKINS

David City Quarterly Meeting

By E. H. Crampton

THE first quarterly meeting of the church at David City, Neb., will be held Aug. 12, 13. Bro. Boyd is expected to be with us.

E. H. CRAMPTON, Clerk.

Maine T. & M. Society Quarterly Meeting

By J. B. Goodrich

THE next general quarterly meeting of the Maine T. & M. Society will be held on the camp-ground, at Richmond, Aug. 30, at 6 P. M.

J. B. GOODRICH, Pres.