A young man's interest and duty both dictate that he should make himself indispensable to his employers. He should be so industrious, prompt and careful that the accident of his temporary absence should be noticed by his being missed. A young man should make his employer his friend, by doing faithfully and minutely all that is entrusted to him. It is a great mistake to be over-nice or fastidious about work. Pitch in readily, and your willingness will be appreciated, while the “high-toned” young man, who quibbles about what it is and what it is not his place to do, will get the cold shoulder. There is a story that George Washington once helped roll a log that one of his corporals would not handle, and the greatest emperor of Russia worked as a shipwright in England—to learn the business. That's just what you want to do. Be energetic, look and act with alacrity, take an interest in your employer's success, work as though the business was your own, and let your employer know that he may place absolute reliance in your word and on your act. Be mindful; have your mind on your business; because it is that which is going to help you, not those outside attractions which some of the “boys” are thinking about. Take a pleasure in work; do not go about it in a listless, formal manner, but with alacrity and cheerfulness, and remember that while working thus for others, you are laying the foundation of your own success in life.—Sel.
TEMPTATION
We have had a great deal to say to our young friends about temptation, because in youth a person’s susceptibilities are greater than at any other time of life. There is much to be said besides telling a person what he should avoid, or admonishing him to shun this or that. The best way to avoid a thing is to cultivate something antagonistic to it; in fact, if one does not do this, his chances of successfully carrying out his resolves are only half what they might be. If a person can acquire a relish for good, wholesome, improving society, he will be in less danger than if he simply shunned bad company; and the same may be said of a good many other things.
Among the greatest protective agencies is a taste for reading. One seldom sees a person of such taste in the ranks of the fast young men who are getting in their crop of wild oats. There is nothing much cheaper than such a taste; indeed, it is wonderful how cheap are all kinds of culture compared with the different sorts of dissipation. A young man who has his business to study, and whose livelihood and hope of advancement in the world depend altogether on his own exertions, will have brief time to devote to other things; but his time may be well filled up, and by cultivating a taste for that which is improving and elevating, in whatever department it may be, any inclination in an opposite direction is effectually destroyed.—Sel.
FRIENDS AND FORTUNE.
With a clear sky, a bright sun, and a gentle breeze, you can have friends in plenty; but let fortune frown and the firmament be overcast, and then your friends will prove like the strings of a lute, all of which you will tighten before you will find one that will bear the stretch and keep the pitch.
POLITENESS
MANY a man raised from poverty and obscurity to wealth and honor can trace his rise to civility; it is sure to reproduce itself in others, and he who is always polite will be sure to get, at least as much as he gives. We believe it was Macaulay who defined politeness as benevolence in small things. The French, who are nothing unless satirical, declare politeness to be the zero of friendship’s thermometer.
MINNESOTA
By G. M. Dimmick; James White
Luverne, Rock Co.
Since our last report, five have taken a stand to keep the commandments of God and the faith of Jesus, making fifteen in all, nearly all of whom are heads of families. Opposition has been very strong, but the cause of truth has triumphed. The dark clouds begin to disappear. The sun shines, and victory rests on Israel’s banners.
During the harvesting season, which is just at hand, we shall hold meetings on the Sabbath, and resume our labors with the tent as soon as the harvest is over. A good many are interested, and are investigating.
G. M. DIMMICK.
J. W. MOORE.
To the S. S. Treasurers in Maine.
By J. B. Goodrich
Let each church treasurer see that all the S. S. up to Sept. 1, is collected, and paid in to the State treasurer, at our camp-meeting, Aug. 29. We hope our scattered brethren and sisters in Maine will remember the wants of the cause, and bring their tithes and free-will offerings to the camp-meeting, or send them to the State treasurer, Samuel F. Grant, Hartland, Somerset, Maine, the week before the camp-meeting commences. A word to the wise is sufficient.
J. B. GOODRICH, Pres.
Annual Meetings.
New England Camp-Meeting.
THE next annual camp-meeting of S. D. Adventists for the New England Conference will be held at Groveland, Mass. (same place as last year), Aug. 22-28, 1877. The grove is three miles from Haverhill, on a branch of the Boston and Maine R. R. Those coming through Manchester and Nashua, N. H., will change cars at South Lawrence station. Cars pass the ground nearly every hour. All trains are expected to stop at the camp-ground, if conductor is notified in season. Ample provision will be made for man and beast. Have your baggage distinctly marked, Groveland Camp-ground.
M. Wood, N. E.
C. W. Comings, Conf.
J. C. Tucker. Com.
New England Conference.
THE Conference will hold its eleventh annual session in connection with the camp-meeting, at Groveland, Mass., commencing Wednesday, Aug. 22, 1877. Delegates should be on the ground at the commencement of the meeting. Let all the churches in the Conference be well represented. It is expected that each church will send delegates according to the constitution, also let each s. s. treasurer see that all pledges are paid up to July 1, 1877.
M. Wood, N. E.
C. W. Comings, Conf.
J. C. Tucker. Com.
Illinois Camp-Meeting.
THE Illinois State Camp-meeting will be held at Clinton, De Witt Co., Ill., commencing Wednesday evening, Aug. 22, and closing Tuesday morning, Aug. 28. This place, being a junction for the Illinois Central, Indianapolis, Bloomington, and Western; and the Gilman, Clinton and Springfield railway lines, will be very easy of access from every part of the State. If we receive sufficient encouragement to warrant, we expect to run excursion cars from Freeport and Gilman, and return; thus saving more than one-half the regular fare. As usual, ample provision for the comfort of all will be made. We hope to see a general rally of all our churches in Illinois; we also hope that our sister churches in Southern Wisconsin will send us a good delegation to this feast of tabernacles.
Come, friends, lay aside worldly cares for a season, and labor for the Lord. Surely, you can afford to give him one week out of the year.
CONF. COM.
Illinois State Conference.
THE seventh annual meeting of the Illinois State Conference will be held in connection with the camp-meeting, Aug. 22-28, for the election of officers, and to transact any other business that may come before the meeting. Every church in the Conference, and every unorganized body of believers, should be represented at this meeting by one delegate or more, if possible; and where this is not practicable, they should send forward a letter in season, stating their numbers, condition, and wants.
CONFERENCE COMMITTEE.
Illinois T and M Society.
THE annual State T. and M. Society meeting will be held on the camp-ground, Aug. 22-28. This branch of our work will receive particular attention.
COMMITTEE.
Vermont State Conference.
THE fifteenth annual session of the Vt. State Conference of S. D. Adventists will be held in connection with the camp-meeting at Morrisville, Sept. 6-11, 1877.
We hope each church will be represented by a delegate or delegates, according to the constitution, with letters stating the numerical and financial strength, and spiritual standing of their respective churches. Let each s. s. treasurer see that all pledges are paid up to July 1, 1877. Please do not defer the payment of s. s., or means otherwise due to the Conference, on the supposition that funds are not needed. “Will a man rob God?”
We also cordially invite our brethren, sisters, and friends, from Canada, who may or may not have united with the Conference as churches, to meet with us in our annual gathering.
A. S. Hutchins, Vermont
L. Bean, Conf.
S. H. Peck, Com.
Vermont T. and M. Meeting.
THE sixth annual meeting of the Vt. T. and M. Society will be held in connection with the camp-meeting at Morrisville, Sept. 6-11, 1877.
A. S. Hutchins, Pres.
CAMP-MEETINGS FOR 1877.
INDIANA, Kokomo, Aug. 9-14.
OHIO, Newark, " 10-20.
ILLINOIS, Clinton, " 22-28.
NEW ENGLAND, Groveland, Mass., " 22-28.
MAINE, Richmond, Aug. 29 to Sept. 4.
VERMONT, Morrisville, Sept. 6-11.
The Camp-Meetings.
By James White
As we have frequently stated the past ten months, we were anxious to make a complete round of all the camp-meetings last year, as we did not expect to attend any of them in 1877. We then expected to remain in California until the spring of 1878. We were fearfully worn last fall, so that we nearly lost the winter’s work in California.
But the wants of our institutions at Battle Creek called us home last May. And we have found here each week twice the amount of work we have been able to do. We have been urged to attend all the camp-meetings. But our strength is not sufficient to attend these meetings, provided we had no duties at head-quarters. At present we cannot be spared from Battle Creek, besides, the best medical authorities decide that we should not be exposed to the toils, hardships and cares of camp-meeting life. “Old men for counsel and young men for war.” If it please God to so direct, and the young men to do the work, we may be able to join the counsels of our people in camp during the year 1878. It becomes us at present to take heed to the following. J. W.
TO WHOM IT MAY CONCERN.
For the benefit of those who are calling loudly for the labors of Eld. James White, we would state that having carefully investigated the condition of his health we feel justified in urging upon both himself and his friends the necessity of his abstaining wholly from taxing labors for a time, that he may have opportunity to recruit his worn energies and improve the condition of his health. PHYSICIANS SANITARIUM.
Battle Creek, Mich., Aug. 7, 1877.
Earthquakes Occur Somewhere Every Three Days on Average
According to a computation in the London Times there is on an average an earthquake or similar disturbance somewhere on the earth’s surface every three days.
Northern N. Y. Camp-Meeting.
Eld. B. L. Whitney writes that the Northern N. Y. Camp-meeting will be held Sept. 12–18, probably at Carthage, Jeff. Co. Full particulars will be given as soon as definite arrangements can be made for the grounds, R. R. facilities, &c.
Notice Regarding Tents from Bro. L. Bean
Notice.
Bro. L. Bean, of Bordoville, Vt., writes us that on account of sickness in his family, he will not be able to assist the brethren in his State who may want tents, as noticed in Review No. 4.
More Fuel for the Fire.
NEW YORK, Aug. 2. A cablegram to the Times says: The vatican has settled upon a new crusade to be called the International Catholic League, for the defense of the rights and freedom, in view of anti-papal laws; the re-establishment of temporal power and the restoration of the rights of the Holy See, and the organization of a Catholic press in every considerable center. The new scheme causes extraordinary excitement on the continent.
Return Tickets.
By M. Wood
Owing to the absence from Boston of several of the R. R. officials, we are unable to give definite and proper instruction in regard to return tickets from the camp-meeting. We think there is no doubt but that half-fare will be allowed on all the roads the same as last year, with but one exception. Full particulars next week.
M. Wood.
Tents Needed for Clinton Encampment
By G. W. Colcord
Tents!
We desire to see on our encampment at Clinton, Ill., Aug. 22-28, 1877, a goodly number of family tents. Make as per directions in the issue of July 26. Please, all who can, come with tents. Nevertheless, come, and freely, too, if you cannot so supply yourself. You will be made welcome. G. W. Colcord.
Situation Wanted: Farm Work for Sabbath-Keeper
A YOUNG man with a family wants a place to work on a farm for a Sabbath-keeper. Good references can be given if required. Address, J. W. McLean, Prairieville, Barry Co., Mich.
Our Interest Is Bound Up With Humanity
It is the most beautiful truth in morals, that we have no such thing as a distinct or divided interest from our race. In their welfare, is ours, and by choosing the broadest paths to effect their happiness, we choose the surest and the shortest to our own.—Bulwer Lytton.
Appointments.
And as ye go, preach, saying, The kingdom of Heaven is at hand.
Monthly meeting of the S. D. Adventists, at Black Hawk, Osborn Co., Kan., Aug. 26, 27, 1877. It is expected that Eld. J. N. Ayers will be at this meeting, and will reply to Mr. Fields, a free Methodist, on the immortality question, as the arrangement may be made and agreed upon then and there. Hope for a general turnout of the brethren of Dist. No. 1, Kan. T. and M. Society. REUBEN WORTOCK, Dir.
We will meet with the church at Mt. Pisgah, Wis., Aug. 11, 12. We desire to see the brethren from the different churches near Mt. Pisgah at this meeting. Meeting will commence Friday evening. H. W. DECKER. O. A. JOHNSON.
The P. O. address of Eld. D. M. Canright is Danvers, Mass.
The P. O. address of Elds. C. W. Olds and S. S. Smith, for the present, is Pardeeville, Columbia 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 Papers. If money for the paper is not in due time acknowledged immediate notice of the omission should be given.
$2.00 EACH. Wm T Hutchinson 52-6, Marcus Gould 52-6, A W Jensen 51-19, R F Phippeny 52-7, J A Sullivan 52-5, S M Booth 52-7, Dorcas Stiles 51-16, J N Brant 52-6, M F Tindall 49-15, F M Ede 52-14, M J Kay 52-1, Sophrona Rhodes 51-11, C E Moser 52-7, Louisa Mann 52-7, J W Ellis 52-9, Peter Peterson 52-5, N C Walworth 52-10, J Jakob Jakobson 52-6, John Valentine 52-2, D T Biggs 52-6, Mrs S Powers 52-6, A W Moon 52-8, J H Heggie 52-6, Thomas Baker 52-6, Fannie Freeman 52-6, James Hardis 52-6, J N Russell 54-1, S Z Alexander 52-13, S Vincent 52-1, F B Miller 52-1, L N Whisby 52-1, J F Walters 51-17, G H Bell 52-1.
$1.00 EACH. C W Olds 51-1, Sarah E Chapin 51-3, John Rennings 51-3, John T Terrell 51-1, H W Kellogg 51-6, S B McLaughlin 51-1, T D Brackett 50-21, Carry Smith 51-6, Peter Freebey 51-10, S Johnson 51-17, Sarah Lowell 51-7, E Parker 51-15, Mrs B F Leaman 51-2, A D Love 51-8, N B Cole 51-6, G W Sheldon 51-3, Mrs E Ireland 51-6, Geo W Washburn 51-8, D A Trubey 51-5, D S James 51-1, S B Southwell 51-5, Lucy Dean 50-22, Nehemiah Evans 51-12, Henry Satterlee 51-6, Franklin Wood 51-4, L R Chapel 51-1, A Ross 51-1, M M Scott 51-6, J D Andrews 51-1, Jacob Yates 51-22, O E Carpenter 51-6, C E Cryderman 51-12, Ann Taylor 51-6, Mrs J A Lackey 51-4, L M Witter 42-8.
Miscellaneous.
Mrs S A Vesper $1.50 52-6, H J Newcomb 50c 50-20, Iris Patrick 1.50 52-6, J L Rice 25c 50-12, Cyrus Saxton 25c 50-22, A C Bourdeau 8.00 52-24, Robert Armstrong 1.50 52-6, E Illman 50c 50-18, Y Ekdahl 1.50 52-6, Henry Mack 1.48 51-18, J W Moon 20c 50-12, David Arnold 75c 51-5, F M Burrit Bragg 1.50 52-8, Nahum B Levett 1.50 52-6.
Books Sent by Mail.
J G Wood $1.50, W J Kirk 1.00, Mathew Crawford 70c, L A Butterfield 25c, L C McKinstry 1.50, W Saxton 20c, Mette Jeppesen 50c, J B Tinker 65c, Eld Hawkins 45c, John Evans 25c, A A Meredith 30c, Mary W Owen 40c, Samuel Davis 26c, A W Bather 1.00, Mrs H Gillett 25c, N Miles 1.00, M F Gould 25c, James Fitz 2.50, J W Heath 80c, E A Mantor 50c, L Henderson 25c, H Meyers 35c, Frank Van Camp 2.10, Eld I D Van Horn 2.93, J M Jones 2.50, J E DeMill 80c, A D Love 10c, J W Burton 1.00, Wm T Wardell 35c, J W Burton 1.00, M E Lawton 10c, Mrs H A Brooks 10c, Henry Parnham 2.20, O P Galloway 4.00, Mrs M C Metzgar 2.50, J S Barney 35c, H W Miller 1.10, G E Barber 50c, H Fitch 4.00, J J Bullock 25c, Silas Griffin 8.50, A Scord 25c, John R Robinson 1.00, Jacob H Mellinger 2.50, C W Stone 1.00, S H Lane 1.00.
Books Sent by Express.
H C Winslow $99.25, S B Whitney 14.50, J N Ayers 21.38, M M Kenny 5.25, B L Whitney 7.25.
Cash Rec’d on Account.
S B McLaughlin $5.00, G S Honeywell 15.00, W Nathan Ferris 85.40, Vt T and M Society 50.00, N Y T and M Society 50.00.
Mich. T. & M. Society.
Dist 11 per O Flomstead $2.00, Dist 4 per J L Rumery 97.00, Dist 13 W C Hebner 7.80, Dist 11 per A Carpenter 27.85, Dist 7 per F Squires 65.00.
Gen. Conf. Fund.
J B Tinker (s b) $1.00.
Mich. Conf. Fund.
Vergennes $27.22, Partello 22.00, Newton 14.00, Genoa 5.18.
European Mission.
A sister $1.00.
Book Fund.
James Everts 50c.
S. D. A. E. Society.
S B Brownsberger $10.00, James Harvey (deceased) 700.00, Addie Harvey 100.00, Austin Hamilton 10.00, Sarah M Hamilton 10.00, M A Eaton 2.00, M B Miller 5.00, A J B 10.00.