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Vermont

By A. C. Bourdeau

The night of the 28th of March, Bro. Bean and I spent at Bro. Eli Sherman’s, in Newport. Bro. and sister S. are members of the Enosburgh church, and once enjoyed meeting privileges, but since they have taken their residence in N., they have met very rarely with those of like faith; yet with the help they receive by reading our periodicals and our books, pamphlets, and tracts, they are still trying, by the assisting grace of God, to press on with God’s people to the Mount Zion. May they pursue a consistent course, and shine as lights in the world, that they may meet with the pure and the holy in the kingdom.

The next day, we reached Bro. Barrows, in Irasburgh. Teams could hardly move about on account of deep snow. The meetings on Sabbath and first-day were held at Bro. E. Colby’s, in Charleston, and were well attended by all the friends of the cause in the environs. Owing to discouragements, they had not paid up their pledges on Systematic Benevolence for several quarters in the past; but at this meeting they freely paid up to Jan. 1, 1872; and in arranging their S. B. for the present year, their figures were increased nearly $50.00. It is expected that some belonging to this church, who were not present, will increase the figures still more soon.

All the brethren and sisters present joined the State Missionary and Tract Society, by the payment of $1.00 each; and the officers needful for that church, to carry out the objects of the Society, were appointed. Several in this church are slow in adopting the principles of health reform. We saw only two persons there wearing the reform dress. These things ought not so to be, especially with those who have long been connected with the cause of present truth.

April 2, we went to Sutton. As we came to a turn to go to Bro. Carwell’s, one cried out to us from a house near by, “Stop, friends, you can’t go there.” The snow was very deep, in places reaching to the roof of buildings; yet we went on the best way we could, and succeeded in reaching Bro. C.’s house. The next day, we met at Bro. Wiley’s. Only one attended besides the family and ourselves; yet we had a profitable time. Made a good beginning in organizing the Missionary and Tract Society for the few in Sutton, and one doubled his figures on S. B. for this year.

The next day night, on our way to Wolcott, we had a pleasant visit at Mr. Staples’s, in Hardwick. Mrs. S. had just commenced to keep the Sabbath, and manifested an earnest desire to learn the truth more perfectly on all points. May she endure firmly in the good work unto the end, that she may be saved at Christ’s appearing.

Sabbath and first-day, the 6th and 7th inst., held six meetings with the church in Wolcott, and visited several families. Our religious seasons were profitable and interesting to all present. Enjoyed usual freedom in speaking the word, and the brethren and sisters responded with cheering testimonies. In the business meetings, all present were deeply interested in the subject of Missionary and Tract Societies, and they took measures to assist in this good work. They came up promptly to the figures on S. B., which is quite encouraging. Were successful in assisting to settle difficulties between brethren: “Have salt in yourselves, and have peace one with another.” Mark 9:50.

We could not hold a meeting in Johnson, the 10th, on account of a severe thaw. Shall endeavor to meet with the few in J., as soon as Providence permits. A. C. BOURDEAU.

April 19, 1872.

Montgomery, Vt.

By S. HASELTON

There are a few in this place who are trying to obey God's law, and walk in the light as it shines upon their pathway. We have been much benefited the past winter by the labors of Bro. Howlett, of the Richford church. Some who had almost forgotten their Lord and had wandered far from him, returned, and one who never had sought the Lord now prays and rejoices in him. My companion expressed his desire for salvation and to see the earth when the curse should be removed, and covenanted with us to keep God's law.

Brethren and sisters from Enosburgh have met with us quite often since January, and have comforted and encouraged us as much. Last Sabbath, another, with much feeling, gave his testimony for the first time. For all these things, we rejoice.

Christian brethren, you have professed to the world that you have taken upon yourselves the “yoke of Christ”—have learned of him who is “meek and lowly in heart,” and to bear his burden. He has said, “Inasmuch as ye have done it unto one of the least of these, my brethren, ye have done it unto me.” Ought ye not, therefore, to “bear one another’s burdens, and so fulfill the law of Christ”? Are you all constrained to bear part of the same burden? to exercise mutual tenderness, forbearance, and support? Let fellowship in sufferings excite in you sympathy of affections. Partakers of the same afflictions, “Be ye all of one mind, having compassion one of another.”

Taught by experience to lament the deceitfulness and desperate wickedness of the human heart, be not severe in judging and condemning others. Magnify not every inadvertence of which they may be guilty into a wilful transgression. Brand not every false step, which they may happen to take, as a mark of hypocrisy. Extend to them that favorable indulgence which you claim for yourselves. Encountering yourselves opposition from the world, and “knowing that the same afflictions are accomplished in your brethren,” add not to the weight which they endure, by unfriendly behaviour or uncharitable language. Imitate not the conduct which you affect to deplore. Chastened yourselves of the Lord, learn to pity them that are chastened. Pray for them. Strengthen them. Comfort them. Break not the bruised reed; quench not the smoking flax.

Let identity of interests, of trials, of feelings, swallow up all trifling differences. Traveling the same road, exposed to the same difficulties, “see that ye fall not out by the way.” By jealousies, by animosities, by divisions, increase not your own load, aggravate not each other’s burden. “Love as brethren; be pitiful, be courteous, endeavoring to keep the unity of the spirit in the bonds of peace.” And “may the Lord of peace himself give you peace always by all means.” S. HASELTON.

April 10.

Cattaraugus Co., N. Y.

By R. F. Cottrell

The quarterly meeting at Cottage, on the third Sabbath in April, was one of interest, and, we trust, of profit. There were brethren and sisters present from Randolph, East Otto and Portville, and one from Cherry Creek, Chautauqua Co. The Methodists kindly gave us the use of their house of worship for the occasion, and the minister voluntarily gave us the time of his regular appointment on Sunday, and he and his congregation were our hearers. As we find such courtesy rather rare, we appreciate it, and are truly thankful; and we hope and pray that the word spoken, though plain and pointed, will prove a blessing to them, by leading them in the way of more perfect obedience to the commandments of God. Bro. E. B. Saunders was present and spoke the word. He feels that he must devote himself to this work, to fulfill the responsibility that is laid upon him. May God help him to do his duty.

Bro. J. M. Lindsay attended this meeting, to help organize the tract society for this district. It was good to see the general interest of all present in this work. It was evident that they have a mind to work. Bro. D. B. Welch, of Portville, was chosen director for this district, and Bro. S. Thurston, of Randolph, agent for collecting dues on our periodicals.

The tract enterprise opens the way for all to become laborers in the cause; and all that are faithful in this work will have a part in the answer to the prayer to the Lord of the harvest to send forth laborers into his harvest. Now is the time for working. The “well done” and the time of resting will soon come to those that labor; but not to the idler.

R. F. COTTRELL.

Meetings in Maine.

By S. N. HASKELL

MARCH 30 and 31, met with the brethren in Hartland, Maine. The traveling was bad, yet quite a goodly number convened Sabbath and first-day. We trust our meeting was not wholly unprofitable. Continued with the friends here until the following Thursday night, holding, in all, twelve meetings. Wednesday afternoon, we met at the house of Eld. Goodrich for the ordinances; some of the Spirit of God was manifest. All did not feel the importance of attending the ordinances. And frequently we find brethren who absent themselves at such times, viewing it as a matter of no great importance. This is not as it should be. The Saviour left glory, and came to this dark world of sin to suffer and die. He poured out his blood on the cross that we might be saved. Now, to profess faith in pardoning mercy—the purchase of that blood—and not to observe those ordinances which commemorate this event, is not honoring Christ, and will be found to be a source of weakness. “But let a man examine himself, and so let him eat of that bread, and drink of that cup,” realizing their nature and object.

April 6 and 7, met with the friends at South Norridgewock. A desire was expressed to have a Tract Society organized. Accordingly, on first-day we assisted in organizing a local Tract Society adopting the constitution recommended in REVIEW, Vol. 39, No. 6, and inviting all to join within the limits of the Conference.

April 7 and 8, met with the brethren and sisters in Cornville. Although the traveling was very bad, there being quite a quantity of snow on the ground, yet there was quite a gathering Sabbath and first-day, and a degree of interest was manifested. Tuesday morning, left Skowhegan for Massachusetts.

S. N. HASKELL.

Obituary Notices.

By J. B. Goodrich

Blessed are the dead which die in the Lord from henceforth.

DIED, of consumption, in South Norridgewock, Maine, March 26, 1872, Julia A., wife of Seth P. Ward, aged thirty-nine years, ten months and twenty-two days. She embraced the truth under the faithful labors of Brn. Andrews and Cornell, during the tent meetings at that place, and was a faithful member of the church.

“She sleeps in Jesus—soon to rise When the last trump shall rend the skies, Then burst the fetters of the tomb To wake in full, immortal bloom.”

J. B. GOODRICH.

JAMES ERTZENBERGER

By James Ertzenberger

Switzerland.

My ceasing to lecture on account of exhaustion was a good opportunity for the enemy to prejudice the minds of many against the Lord's Sabbath, as I have since learned. At this place, he made such efforts and got such an influence as to stir up the authorities of this community. They refused to give me again the lecture room, which I had before and also their meeting-house. Thus I find myself turned out at this place. And it seems as though the work was hindered; but the future will show. It makes me feel sad, but my heavenly Master was obliged to experience this before me, and his apostles too.

In Locle, the place near by, I continue lecturing. The authorities of that locality made no hindrance against lecturing. The devil had tried his might there also. And it was a surprise to many to see that I have obtained the lecture room anew. And thanks be to the Lord, at that place is a little band of eight new members who have commenced to keep the Sabbath of the great Creator. And although they are despised by the world and hated by the devil, they feel happy in serving God. May his Holy Spirit guide them.

I meet with them every Sabbath, and I can say we have good meetings. There are others who will, I hope, join in keeping all God's commandments. May the Lord prosper his work!

The new ones send their warmest love to the dear brethren and sisters in America.

Yours humbly,

JAMES ERTZENBERGER

Chaux de fonds, April 8, 1872.

P. S. My post-office for the future will be:

JAMES ERTZENBERGER.

New College, Chaux de fonds, Switzerland.

Camp-Meetings in Iowa and Illinois

Appointments.

And as ye go, preach, saying, The kingdom of Heaven is at hand.

Camp-Meetings in Iowa and Illinois.

Providence permitting, the Iowa Camp-meeting will be held two miles north of Knoxville, Marion Co., Iowa, June 6–11. The Illinois Camp-meeting at Aledo, Mercer Co., Ill., June 13–18.

Since the General Camp-meeting is taken up, it gives opportunity to appoint the Iowa meeting one week later, which will much better accommodate the brethren, owing to the lateness of the season. The President of the Illinois Conference will give more particulars next week. If it is consistent with the health of Bro. and sister White they will be present at these meetings. GEN. CONF. COM.

Iowa State Conference.

The Iowa State Conference will hold its next annual session in connection with the Iowa Camp-meeting to be held near Knoxville, Iowa, June 6–11. Let all the churches take the steps necessary at once to represent themselves fully at this meeting. Churches that wish to join the Conference should present their requests at this time. Let all the ministers, licentiates, and delegates, come prepared to make the various reports which the constitution of the Conference requires. Let every church in the State represent itself by delegates, if possible; otherwise, by letter.

GEO. I. BUTLER, } Iowa H. NICOLA, } Conf. J. T. MITCHELL, } Com.

Tent-Meetings in Missouri and Kansas.

With an earnest desire to help forward the cause in this large Conference, where the brethren are so scattered that it is almost impossible to have a general gathering of our people, we have concluded to take up the appointment of Camp-meeting as given out last week, and appoint three tent-meetings, as follows:— Civil Bend, Daviess Co., Mo., May 17–19. Avilla, Mo., May 24–26. Where Bro. Lawrence may appoint in Kansas, May 31 to June 2.

We hope by holding three days' meetings in these different places to accommodate a large portion of the Sabbath-keepers in this Conference, and to have the privilege of seeing most of them at these appointments. We hope it may be consistent with the health of Bro. and sister White to be present at these meetings, not, however, to take the burden of them, but to be encouraged by the presence and interest of the friends in the glorious truths of the message. We expect a general rally at these meetings of those who love the truth. GEN. CONF. COM.

N. Y. and Pa. Tract Society.

The New York and Pennsylvania Conference Tract Society will hold their first general quarterly tract and missionary meeting at Adam's Center, Jefferson Co., N. Y., May 18 and 19. A report from each director is expected to be sent to the secretary, Harmon Lindsay, Olcott, N. Y., as soon as the 15th of May, that the working of the Society throughout the Conference may be known, and its wants considered at this meeting. Let each district be represented as far as practicable, as this will be a meeting of interest. Bro. and sister White are cordially invited to attend if able. If not, will not Bro. Haskell meet with us? J. M. LINDSAY. Pres. of T. and M. Society of Penn. and N. Y. Conf.

Monthly meeting for the Allegheny county church will be held at the county line school house, Catt. County, N. Y., first Sabbath and first-day, May fourth and fifth. Will Bro. W. W. Stebbins and Bro. E. B. Saunders attend? A general attendance of brethren and sisters is expected. L. G. KING.

I design to meet with the friends of the cause at Bell Creek, Burt Co. Neb., May 4 and 5. Decatur, Neb., Tuesday evening, May 7. Onawa, Iowa, Thursday evening, May 9. Soldier Valley, Iowa, May 11 and 12. Washington, Iowa, May 18, 1872. At these meetings delegates to Conference should be appointed. Bro. Bartlett, we trust, will be with us. R. M. KILGORE.

Quarterly meeting of the brethren in Chesaning, Saginaw Co., Mich., May 11 and 12. Cannot Bro. Van Horn and Bro. Strong meet with us, as the ordinance of baptism is desired? If they can come, will they please inform me soon. D. W. MILK.

Monthly meeting of the Seventh-day Adventists of Cattaraugus Co., N. Y., at East Otto, the third Sabbath and first-day in May. B. B. WARREN.

Quarterly meeting for Calhoun Co. will be held at Convis on the first Sabbath and first day in May. The cause seems to demand some ministerial help at this meeting. A general attendance of the brethren is expected. By order of the church, JOHN SISLEY, Clerk.

We will try to provide the help that is called for. MICH. CONF. COM.

Quarterly meeting for the church at Greenbush, Clinton Co., Mich., at the Colony school-house at Duplain, Sabbath, and first-day, May 11, 12, 1872. Brethren from other churches are invited. Preaching is expected. O. B. SEVY.

Monthly meeting will be held with the church at Athens, Me., Sabbath and first-day, May 18 and 19, commencing Sabbath evening at half past seven. GEO. W. BARKER.

There will be two meetings for the churches in the district embracing Pilot Grove, Washington, Brighton, Richland, and Sigourney, Iowa. One at Sigourney, May 4, 5; the other at Washington, May 11 and 12. This will give all a chance to attend one of these meetings. Meetings will commence Friday evening. H. NICOLA.

The first quarterly meeting of the S. D. A. church at Nashville, Barton Co., Mo., Sabbath and first-day, May 18 and 19, 1872. The brethren from Arvilla and elsewhere are invited to meet with us. JOSEPH G. WOOD.

Greenwood Prairie, Minn., May 11 and 12. I make this appointment on the recommendation of the Minnesota Conference Committee. It may not be thought best to have another meeting before camp-meeting, but rather go immediately into new fields; hence all should attend this one. D. M. CANRIGHT.

Quarterly meeting of the Seventh-day Adventist church at North Liberty, Ind., at North Liberty, May 11 and 12. We invite all to attend. ANSON WORSTER.

Iowa Camp-Meeting.

The place selected by the camp-meeting committee for the Iowa Camp-Meeting this year, is the same as last, viz., two miles north of Knoxville, Marion Co., Iowa, on the farm of Mr. Garrison.

The reasons which caused them to select this place were:

1. It was desirable that it should be near enough to the new churches that have been raised up so that many of them could be induced to attend. Most of these new churches can attend at Knoxville without making any extra sacrifice.

2. No suitable ground could be got at Sigourney, the place where the meeting was spoken of being held at the last Conference.

3. The friends near Knoxville manifested an earnest desire to do what they could in bearing the burdens of the meeting. We earnestly desire that our brethren make a general rally at this meeting, and hope the old friends of the cause will not slack in their efforts because it is to be so far from the center of the State. And we feel that those who have recently come into the truth should make a special effort to be present, because it is appointed where it is to be within their reach.

The committee hereby extend to Bro. and sister White in behalf of our Conference, a hearty invitation to be present if consistent with health and with other duties.

We expect to have a good meeting if our friends come together with a full determination to seek God. And as the prospect for the coming season is that there will be less ministerial labor in the State than usual, our people should make a special effort to attend the camp-meeting,

IOWA STATE CONF. COM.

News and Miscellany.

“Can ye not discern the signs of the times?”

Recent foreign advices present some ground for the apprehension that the duel between France and Germany may be soon renewed. Thiers, whose State-craft consists largely in speech making, has been congratulating the French people upon their recuperative energies, the rapid increase of their army and military resources, the rare excellence of their weapons of warfare, and withal upon the opportunity which France enjoys of rallying the Catholics around her standard in opposition to Prussia, the natural champion of Protestants. These intimations, coupled as they are with the manifest feeling of hostility remaining in the French populace toward their triumphant enemy, have aroused the attention of Bismarck, who is reported to have ordered the reduction of the French army to a quarter of a million of men, or Germany will herself step in and assume control of affairs in the new republic. These reports may not be trustworthy, but that the war will be resumed as soon as France thinks herself strong enough, is one of the events which a not very remote future is likely to see realized.—Battle Creek Journal.

The question of opening the New York Mercantile Library on Sunday is now being canvassed by the members of that society. The votes so far have been decidedly in favor of the plan. On Monday, Mr. Beecher speaks at a public meeting in New York upon the subject. He is understood to sustain the idea; and will probably show that it is no violation of the spirit of the Sabbath day to allow the libraries to compete with the saloons for patronage.

Trouble is arising in Spain according to the following advices:

IN A STATE OF SIEGE.

A royal proclamation has been issued declaring the provinces of Navarre, Lerida and Biscay in a state of siege. It is stated that the Carlist bands in those provinces decline to risk an engagement with government forces in the open field, but harass the troops sent against them by marches, counter marches, and ambuscades, but on the contrary the accounts received by the Minister of War declare that some of the bands have been dispersed, and others are rapidly retreating before the government troops, who are in close pursuit of them.

CARLIST BANDS IN THE PROVINCES.

Madrid, April 24.—A band of Carlists, 2,000 in number, are now concentrated in the Province of Navarre, and a band numbering 200 is in the neighborhood of Bilboa. The bands in La Mancha and Andalusia are insignificant.

The Christian who has put aside religion because he is in worldly company, is like a man who has put off his shoes because he is walking among thorns.

Caution Against Large Tract Orders

By James White

Those who order tracts for the Tract and Mission work are cautioned against sending too large orders. We could not supply the demand if all should order at once a six months' supply.

JAMES WHITE, Pres. S. D. A. P. A.

General Camp-Meeting.

By George I. Butler; S. N. Haskell; Ira Abbey

NEW ARRANGEMENTS.

It is thought after mature reflection that it is best to postpone the General Camp-meeting appointed in the last Review for June 6-11 three months. The matter has caused us great perplexity. As there were important measures to come before this meeting in regard to an Educational Institution and other matters requiring careful thought and the best gifts in the field to plan and arrange, and as Bro. and sister White are not in a proper condition of health to take hold and lead out in this most important matter as they have in others which have come before our people, and other leading ministers are also similarly situated, and our people, on account of the very late season and the hurry of farm work, could not generally attend and are not as well prepared to enter into this new and important enterprise as they will be after wheat harvest, we have therefore come to the above conclusion.

We all know the importance of such meetings going off with spirit and of our leading ministers being in a condition to inspire life and interest in others. But few realize the worn condition of Bro. and sister White at this time. We expect to see them come up to health and strength as they leave the cares here in Battle Creek. Then they will be able to help in such important matters as will necessarily come before a general meeting.

May God grant them this blessing speedily.

GEO. I. BUTLER, ) Gen. S. N. HASKELL, ) Conf. IRA ABBEY, ) Com.

The Michigan Conference.

As the General Camp-meeting in connection with the Michigan Conference was to be held, as appointed in last week's Review, has been postponed for three months till the early part of September, the next session of the Michigan Conference will be deferred to the same time. Notice will be given at the proper season.

MICH. CONF. COMMITTEE.

Last Call.

By J. H. Rogers; J. H. Mallory

To THE MISSOURI and KANSAS CONFERENCE: The tent is now ordered, and will be here by the first of May. It has to be paid for on delivery. Some paid their pledges at the start of this enterprise; others have not paid yet. We will have to advance the money and depend on your pledges. J. H. ROGERS, J. H. MALLORY, } Tent Com. Alta Vista, Mo., April 22, 1872.

The General Conference Fund.

By George I. Butler

It will be of general interest to the friends of the cause to know the condition of this fund, previous to the meeting of any of the State Conferences, so that provision can be made in season for its supply. By reference to the books of account, I find there is now on hand belonging to this fund, the sum of only $15.24, while, during the past two years, some $ 3000.00 has been paid out of it annually. To make up this sum donations have been made by individuals, churches, and State Conferences. The larger portion of course, has been paid in by the latter in sums varying from $ 50.00 up to $1000.00, by each Conference, according to their ability.

The amount paid by all the Conferences in 1870 was $2410.00. In 1871 $3100.00. From this fund are paid those ministers whose labors are of a general nature, attending the large camp-meetings, &c., and those who are sent to new fields as missionaries, where there are no State Conferences to supply their wants. All will see therefore the use of remembering this fund in their donations, and we trust the Conferences soon to be held, will contribute liberally in supplying its wants.

The reason of its being nearly empty now, is, because quite a number of those laboring for the General Conference have been recently settled with, and none of the State Conferences have held their sessions yet this year. Some years the fund has been considerably in debt, previous to the holding of the Conferences. We have no fears but the friends of the cause will see that this important fund is liberally supplied with the means to do its proper work, when the facts are properly set before them.

GEO. I. BUTLER, Pres. of Gen. Conf.

The Coming of the Lord.

The following is from the Christian Statesman of April 15, 1872. With its tone and general tenor we heartily agree. Leaving out the broad allusions to the temporal millennium, which so many are expecting, and letting these things foretoken the coming of the Lord at the last day, then we apprehend we are taking that course in which both prophecy and the signs fully sustain us. The Statesman says:—

“A town in California has been destroyed by an earthquake, with the loss of many lives. Almost simultaneously with this intelligence comes the news that Antioch, in Syria, has been almost totally destroyed, and that fifteen hundred persons lost their lives. Scientific speculation and inquiry have been unable to invent a satisfactory theory or to discover the true cause of these terrible phenomena. There is, however, one thing about them most certain, though most scientists to-day mock at or deny it,—earthquakes, like all other natural phenomena, are among the means of God's moral government over men. The ‘uttermost parts of the earth are afraid’ at such ‘tokens’ of his power. The physical forces which produce them may be yet beyond our knowledge, but their moral connections and causes are clearly taught. They are because of sin. They execute the wrath of God on a guilty race. They are among the signs which shall precede the coming of the Lord, both in his millennial kingdom and at the last day (Matt. 24:7). The present century has witnessed a noticeable increase of these phenomena, and the past three or four years have been quite unprecedented in their number and severity. There are many, and we are of the number, who believe that this fact is not without its significance in connection with the word of prophecy. Furthermore, we believe that the universal spread of the Christian religion will, in the gracious and faithful providence of Him who holds all these mighty powers in the hollow of his hand, relieve the world of these terrible visitations, as of pestilence, famine, and war. The holy peace which will wrap the earth like a garment when Jesus Christ takes to him his power and will be felt to the deepest center. We believe as firmly as Huxley or Darwin in the universal reign of law; but we believe in spiritual laws, which interlace and work with all natural law; and in a Divine power, which includes and controls all the powers of nature. Now we have made our confession, and we wait to hear the coarse laughter of some infidel, who has eyes, but sees not; who can discern the face of the sky, and unfold the hidden secrets of nature to the world's wonder and delight, but who cannot discern the signs of the times.”

Business Department.

Not slothful in Business. Rom. 12:11.

Business Note.

S. E. Pierce: E. M. Kimball, Brooklyn, N. Y., care of Wm. Boynton.

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Church at Greenville $75.00, Chesaning 10.00, Newton 22.50.

Cash Received on Account.

R F Andrews $10.00, P Z Kinno 1.50, C H Bliss 25c, G H Honeywell 2.20.

Donations to Health Institute.

Wilson S Boone $12.00.

Shares in S. D. A. P. Association.

Manly Ross $5.00.

Book Fund.—$10,000 Wanted.

Amount previously acknowledged. $1472.96.

Ten Dollars Each. M Smith.

Miscellaneous. Eliza J Connet 2.00.