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Review and Herald, Vol. 51, No. 6.

THE LAW IN GALATIANS
Earlier text: Obituary Notices

MICH. T. AND M. SOCIETY.

By J. Fargo; Mrs. S. H. Lane

This society held its State quarterly meeting at Battle Creek on the eve of Jan. 19, 1878. The report of the meeting held in July was read and approved. No meeting was held at the close of the last quarter, and the reports sent in at that time were included in the annual report of the annual meeting. Reports show labor performed during the last quarter as follows:—
Number of members, 1,482 “ “ families visited, 1,178 “ “ letters written, 1,381 “ “ new members, 72 “ “ new subscribers, 174 “ “ Periodicals distributed, 12,693 “ “ Annuals “ 7,276 “ “ pages tracts and pamphlets distributed, 280,914 Received for membership, $72.00 “ “ by donations, 406.50 “ “ from book sales, 207.29 “ “ new subscribers, 77.72 Total money received, $763.51
The president then made some remarks, urging the members in their labor to scatter publications not to forget that means are needed to carry on the work. Eld. M. B. Miller spoke of the blessedness of giving, the privilege of thus transferring our possessions to the world to come, and the present joy of showing the truth to others. Several directors related experience in the tract and missionary work in a lively manner. All seemed to feel the duty of scattering the truth among the people, and to realize the magnitude of their work.
Sunday morning a meeting was held in which the president stated the design of the one-third. On account of the failure of some of the members to carry out the plan, it has proved insufficient for all missionary purposes, and he recommended that in paying for the SIGNS the installment plan be adopted in a majority of cases; until harmony shall prevail in coming up to the plan.
W. C. White spoke in regard to the premiums which had been prepared for extending the circulation of the REFORMER, INSTRUCTOR, and SIGNS. He stated that the missionary work, once so small and limited in its provisions, was becoming adapted to the wants of all ages and classes, and that the Publishing Association intends to provide for its growing needs, so that none need find an excuse not to work. The HAROLD and TIDENDE have also been provided with a premium—the Way of Life, with the key translated into each language. Thus all branches are brought together in the same work.
Sunday evening another meeting was held in the interests of missionary work. At a previous meeting of the directors, the “proposed constitution” had been carefully revised, and at this meeting was adopted.
After remarks concerning the necessity of means to carry on the work of the General Tract and Missionary Society, sister M. L. Huntley was requested to state some results of the work performed by the New England Society. She responded briefly by referring to the change in the sentiments of the people that has taken place in that Conference, as the result of the distribution of reading matter, since the organization of the tract society there. She also stated that reading matter had been distributed without regard to Conference limits and with like results, especially in other countries and the Southern States, until the society is unable to supply the demand for publications, its expenditures having exceeded, during the past year, the whole amount of systematic benevolence raised by the Conference during that time.
Eld. U. Smith gave some of the workings of the V. M. Society of Battle Creek, by reading a report of what has been done since its commencement; he also read very interesting letters received by members of the society.
It was decided by the directors that an effort should be made throughout the State to collect means for the widow and orphan fund, as there are some worthy demands upon this fund and nothing in the treasury to meet them. It was also decided by the directors to hold the next quarterly meeting at Battle Creek.
J. FARGO, Pres.
MRS. S. H. LANE, Sec.

NEW ENGLAND T. AND M. SOCIETY.

By D. A. Robinson; Eliza Thayer

This society held its first quarterly meeting for the present year, according to appointment, at Danvers, Mass., Jan. 19, 20. In the absence of the president, the business session on Sunday morning was called to order by Eld. D. A. Robinson, vice-president. Prayer by Eld. Haines.
The minutes of the last meeting were read and accepted. The report of labor for the past quarter was then called for and read as follows:—
Number of families visited, — 818 “ “ letters written, — 749 “ “ periodicals distributed, — 3,838 “ “ pages of tracts “ — 120,172 “ “ Annuals “ — 2,514 “ “ subscribers for REVIEW, — 11 “ “ “ “ REFORMER, — 168 “ “ “ “ INSTRUCTOR, — 50 “ “ “ “ SIGNS, — 39
Report of the Vigilant Missionary Society at South Lancaster, Mass.
Number of families visited, — 69 “ “ letters written, — 378 “ “ “ received, — 100 “ “ periodicals distributed, — 1,572 “ “ pages of tracts, — 3,040 “ “ subscribers for REFORMER, — 38
The work of this society was interrupted for several weeks by the Biblical Institute which was held at South Lancaster, where most of its members reside.
After the reading of reports, interesting remarks were made by Eld. Canright, on the object of the society, the importance of understanding the relation which we sustain to the message, and possessing the self-sacrificing spirit exemplified by our Saviour. Forty-six individuals then enrolled their names with the army of T. and M. workers. God bless these volunteers!
This quarterly meeting was in some respects the most interesting one ever held in New England. The meeting on the Sabbath was one of deep solemnity. Here were those who had been keeping the Sabbath for thirty years, others who embraced it at later periods all the way down to the present time, several observing this as their first Sabbath, while still others here decided no longer to trample God’s holy day under their feet. May their vows be kept sacred through life, and may all who there witnessed the work of God labor on with renewed energy and courage, until the last sheaf is gathered into the garner, and the faithful laborer is welcomed into the joy of his Lord.
D. A. ROBINSON, Vice Pres.
ELIZA THAYER, Ass’t Sec.

WISCONSIN T. AND M. SOCIETY.

By H. W. Decker; Mattie Kerr

The State quarterly meeting of this society was held at Oakland, Jan. 27, at 9 A. M. President in the chair. Prayer by Eld. Haskell. Six directors were present, and ten churches were well represented. The minutes of the previous quarterly meeting were read and accepted.
This society did not receive the premiums and Annuals until nearly January, 1878; hence the reports fell far below what they otherwise would have been. The following is a summary of labor performed during the quarter ending Jan. 1, 1878:—
No. families visited, 540 “ letters written, 240 “ new subscribers for periodicals, 109 “ periodicals sent on trial, 128 “ periodicals distributed, 2,204 “ Annuals distributed, 1,500 “ tracts and pamphlets distributed, 90,611 Received for membership, $3.25 By donation, 146.32 From book sales, 39.00 “ new subscribers, 19.20 For widows and orphans, 1.50
The treasurer’s report is as follows:— Received from ex-treasurer, $35.00 “ during the quarter, 310.29 Total, $345.29 Paid out, $193.33 Balance on hand, $151.96 Received on general fund, $61.00 On hand, $61.00
The subject of camp-meetings for the present year was introduced. After remarks by Eld. Haskell, in reference to the good results of these meetings and the necessity for laying broader plans than we have in the past, it was recommended that we hold two camp-meetings the coming season; one in the spring, at which time the business of the Conference may be attended to, and one in the fall. At the meeting in the fall, the plans for tract work during the winter could be considered. It was voted to hold the annual meeting of the Wisconsin T. and M. Society in connection with the fall camp-meeting, at which time the election of officers will take place.
The president, being authorized to do so, appointed C. W. Olds, A. Patten, and M. E. Crandall, a committee to secure a general attendance of directors at the annual meeting. Eld. O. A. Olsen, R. Baker, and H. A. Anderson were appointed a committee on resolutions. Adjourned to call of Chair.

SECOND SESSION.

This session was opened with prayer by Bro. Olsen.
After remarks on the utility of taking clubs of the SIGNS, the papers to be used in obtaining interested readers, it was voted that we recommend all our churches and isolated brethren to take copies of the SIGNS on the installment plan, and where it is consistent, have these clubs sent to one address. Those thus taking the SIGNS, after obtaining interested readers, can, if they choose, have the papers transferred to these persons.
Adjourned to 9 A. M., Monday.

THIRD SESSION.

Prayer by Eld. Haskell.
Voted, That we recommend all our churches to secure the new Church Record and S. B. Books.
Voted, That we pay the secretary $35.00 for past services.
The Committee on Resolutions reported as follows:—
Whereas, Our S. B. is not sufficient to meet the wants of the Conference, owing, in part, to the fact that some of our brethren do not pay their pledges, and largely to the fact that they do not come up to the Bible plan, therefore,
Resolved, That we recommend that immediate steps be taken by the Conference Committee to assist our brethren in re-organizing their S. B. according to the tithing system, as recommended by the General Conference.
Resolved, That we recommend that our ministers and licentiates be paid in proportion to the benefit they have been to the cause in increasing its membership and replenishing its treasury.
These resolutions were unanimously adopted.
The committee to devise means to secure full attendance of directors, reported as follows:—
We recommend the president and directors to take such steps as, in their judgment, may seem the most proper under the circumstances.
The attendance of our brethren was as good as at any tract society meeting ever held in the State. Indications are plain that the interest in the tract work is increasing. As Bro. Haskell spoke with much freedom of the great work before us, the progress the truth is making, in this and in foreign lands, and clearly pointed out our duties in the tract work, and especially in coming up to the Bible standard of paying S. B., nearly all testified that they never saw the light shine out so clear before. The meeting on Monday evening was one of especial interest. It continued from six till ten o’clock, and as the brethren parted to go to their homes, all seemed to be inspired with new determinations to enter the work with greater zeal than ever before.
H. W. Decker, Pres. Mattie Kerr, Sec.

ILLINOIS T. AND M. SOCIETY.

By G. W. Colcord; J. M. Bute

The State quarterly meeting of this society, for the quarter ending Dec. 31, 1877, was held at Serena, Jan. 20, 1878. First session at 9 A. M. Opened with prayer by Eld. S. N. Haskell. The State secretary being absent, Bro. J. M. Bute was chosen clerk of the meeting. The report of the last meeting was read and accepted.
As a partial exhibit of what has been done since our last meeting, the clerk read the following report of labor:—
Total Report of labor
299 No. of Members
193 No. of Reports
90 No. of Donors
98 Families Visited
1,748 Letters Written
164 New Subscribers
3,340 Periodicals Distributed
189,075 Pages of Tracts and Pamphlets Distributed
1,098 Annuals Distributed
$25.00 Received on Widow & Orphan Fund
$88.03 Donations
$24.29 Received on Book Sales
$8.50 Received on Membership
$146.66 Cash Total from each District
The new constitution was presented by Eld. Haskell; and as it was made known that every district had spoken favorably of it, on motion, it was adopted.
The officers and members present were catechised on points relative to the question, “How shall we be enabled to labor to the best advantage?” Bro. Haskell made some very instructive remarks, which, if heeded by the members in their future efforts, will prove potent for good.
Voted, To adjourn.

SECOND SESSION.

Meeting called at 5:15 P. M. The question, “Shall we buy another tent?” was referred to the Executive Committee of the Conference.
The following resolutions were offered, discussed, and heartily indorsed:—
Resolved, That we recommend this Conference to raise the sum of $1200.00 for a tract depository in this State; and we here commence to pledge for the same, said pledges to be paid in two installments; the first, on or before June 15, and the second payment, on or before Dec. 31, 1878.
Resolved, That to keep this fund good, each individual pay into the tract and missionary treasury a sum equal to one-third his S. B.
Resolved, That we recommend the adoption of the new S. B. book by all our churches, and that they commence Jan. 1, 1878, by putting down their figures according to the plan adopted by our people.
Resolved, That we heartily indorse the system of taking clubs of the SIGNS, and recommend it to all our churches, and individuals living alone;and that those not able to pay in advance pay for the same on the monthly installment plan. And, further,
Resolved, That we appreciate the liberal offer of the Publishing Association in furnishing the Household Manual, and other premiums, on so liberal terms to the tract societies; and we will put forth increased efforts to obtain subscribers for the REFORMER and SIGNS with the same.
Resolved, That it is for the spiritual interest of every family of Sabbath-keepers to take the REVIEW and HEALTH REFORMER, and we will encourage their circulation among all our brethren, at full price.
The following items of business were transacted: Four joined the society; about one dozen subscriptions were obtained for the COLLEGE RECORD; more than forty names for the SIGNS, to increase the Serena Club; twenty names for LES SIGNES DE TEMPS; and the first steps were taken toward forming a Vigilant Missionary Society in the Serena church. Also, $182.00 were pledged on the Illinois Tract Fund.
Voted, To adjourn to Princeville, Ill., April 21, 1878. G. W. Colcord, Pres.
J. M. Bute, Sec. pro tem.
P. S. Will every T. and M. member please preserve the above report for reference?

IOWA AND NEBRASKA T. AND M. SOCIETY.

By H. Nicola; C. G. Johnston

The State quarterly meeting of this society was held at Knoxville, Ia., Jan. 20, 1878, at 10 o’clock A. M. President in the chair.
The directors from Dists. 4, 5, 6, and 10 were present. Report of labor for the past quarter was read, as follows:—
Report Total
Families Visited 368
Letters Written 247
Money Received $2,839.97
New Subscribers with Premium 66
New Subscribers on Trial 83
Periodicals Distributed 1,450
Annuals Distributed 809
Pages of Tracts and Pamphlets Distributed 164,119
No. of Members 291
Reports Sent out 147
Reports Returned 98
Adjourned.

SECOND SESSION.

Met at 3 o’clock P. M. It was voted that the president be requested to invite Bro. Haskell to come to Iowa in March, and hold at least two meetings; also that the president appoint the places where said meetings shall be held; whereupon he announced State Center and Sigourney as the places chosen; and Osceola, if a third meeting can be held. In accordance with a motion made by the president, the next quarterly meeting is to be held in conjunction with the above specified Sigourney meeting.
Bro. L. McCoy was, at his own request, relieved from the duties of treasurer, and O. G. Johnston, of Sigourney, Iowa, was appointed to fill his place.
On motion, adjourned.
H. Nicola, Pres. C. G. Johnston, Sec.
The secretary was instructed to urge upon the directors, and through them upon the librarians, the urgent necessity of raising, by donation, a fund to purchase at least two or three forty-foot tents for use in Iowa next summer, pledges on this fund to be paid by the next quarterly meeting. C. G. J.

TEXAS T. AND M. SOCIETY.

By J. C. Cole; E. G. Rust

This meeting was held at Dallas, Jan. 13, 1878, and was called to order by Eld. R. M. Kilgore, at 10:30 A. M.
Reports were read by brethren and sisters who were not present at the quarterly meeting of the church the previous Sabbath. Some interesting experiences were related, and an interesting letter from Germany was also read and translated.
It was voted that the Chair appoint a committee to nominate officers for the ensuing year. Brn. Crawford, Simonton, and Swaden were appointed as said committee.
The committee presented the name of Bro. J. C. Cole for director, and that of E. G. Rust for secretary, whereupon these persons were unanimously elected to fill their respective offices.
Voted, That we hereby earnestly request that a camp-meeting be held somewhere in the State the coming season; and we will use every effort to make it a success.

REPORT OF LABOR.

Membership, 61; reports sent out, 43; No. of reports returned, 28; No. not returned, 15; No. of donors, 25; No of families visited, 101; letters written, 25; periodicals given away, 136; Annuals distributed, 39; tracts and pamphlets distributed, pages, 18,184.
Received for membership, $4.00 On donations, 12.75 Book sales, 5.55 For new subscribers, 4.85 Added one-third, 19.70 Total, $46.85
Adjourned. J. C. COLE, Director. E. G. RUST, Sec.

SUMMARY OF TRACT AND MISSIONARY LABOR.

By General Secretary

THINKING that a summary of labor performed by the different State tract societies during the past quarter, would be of interest to tract and missionary workers, the following has been arranged from reports, many of which appear in this paper:—
Conferences Number of Districts Number of Members No. Reports Returned Families Visited Letters Written Subscriptions for Periodicals Copies Sent on Trial Periodicals Distributed Annuals Distributed Pages of Tracts Distributed Ships Visited Money Received
Wisconsin 17 291 93 540 240 109 128 2,924 1,500 90,011 — $186.60
Iowa 15 291 93 386 217 66 88 4,650 809 164,119 — $259.87
Indiana 8 115 15 115 104 14 85 1,517 1,914 45,418 — $174.98
New England 8 288 99 815 744 264 35 3,838 2,514 121,172 25 $78.04
Maine 5 202 63 389 478 704 — 1,946 749 54,829 44 $148.18
New York 1 61 28 201 25 10 — 386 39 16,184 — $48.85
Texas 1 44 — — — — — 87 — 1,828 — $8.05
Kan. and Tenn. 1 8 8 166 29 2 12 417 5 13,297 — $7.45
Virginia 1 8 8 166 29 2 12 417 5 13,297 — $7.45
Maryland 1 8 8 166 29 2 12 417 5 13,297 — $7.45
Illinois 1 8 8 166 29 2 12 417 5 13,297 — $7.45
Michigan 1 8 8 166 29 2 12 417 5 13,297 — $7.45
California 1 8 8 166 29 2 12 417 5 13,297 — $7.45
Total 185 30,017 935 5,165 5,297 1,344 258 37,550 16,389 1,119,468 189 $2,927.80
Reports have not been received from New York, Ohio, Missouri, Minnesota, Kansas, and Vermont.
It will be observed that this general report does not include a report from some of the State tract societies. Unfortunately, from these societies a report has not been received. This arrangement of tract and missionary labor has been aptly called a T. and. M. looking-glass. It is hoped that if any of the societies here represented observe defects in the likenesses presented, they will bear them in mind during the next quarter, and thus be able to present a more satisfactory appearance at its close.
One society, only, has the honor of having received a report from each of its members. This society labors under serious difficulties. The members are few and poor. They are obliged to pay heavy freight on their publications, and live in an ignorant and prejudiced community. Still every one finds something to do, and is interested to report it. The report from this society was received some time ago, before they had received a supply of Annuals. In other societies more favorably situated, we notice several whole districts which have not reported at all; however, the total amount of labor represented is considerable, and if compared with what we may reasonably conclude was performed during any three months previous to the organization of the tract societies, great cause for encouragement will be seen.
It is not our province to say how much has been, and is being, accomplished by this means; none but those heavenly beings who are intently watching the conflict between truth and error could reveal this fact. We are frequently cheered by individuals’ embracing the truth as the fruit of this labor; but still, only a small portion of this fruit is apparent. Many who have become almost discouraged because they could see so little good resulting from their efforts will rejoice in the fruit of their labor “after many days.” Seed that is sown in the ground is apparently lost for days and even weeks; and when finally the tender blade appears, it requires much care, warm sunshine, and gentle showers, to bring it to maturity. Thus it is often with the seeds of truth that are sown in the heart. The effect that our reading matter is having upon society at large is an important consideration. The way is being prepared by this means for a mighty movement in the future, of which we see evident tokens at the present time.
In conclusion, we wish to make a request of the various State secretaries. Please include in your quarterly reports a report from each district in your society, giving the membership, and number of reports returned in each, etc., after the form represented in this issue. That this may be done, it will be necessary for librarians and district secretaries to make out their reports with reference to this point. Also, please forward your report to the Office as soon as practicable after the meeting, so that the next general summary may be a correct representation of every State society and district in this country. GENERAL SECRETARY.

T. AND M. LOOKING-GLASSES.

By J. N. Ayers

Did you ever see a T. and M. looking-glass? I have one before me. It is a wonderful invention, and is so constructed that by looking at it a person can see just what he ought to do. By its aid the librarian is able to see just what each member of his society is doing, the director can tell just what each society has done, and the president knows just how much each district has accomplished during the quarter. The president knows where help is needed, where the working men are, and who can be depended upon when there is a strike to be made or a picket to be sent out.
Although this glass is so powerful, it is often injured by careless soldiers, who, on looking into it, and seeing how they have neglected duty, are ashamed, and do not return it to the proper officer at the right time. So wonderfully is this glass constructed, that when just one member of the tract society fails to return it, properly prepared, to the company commander, it leaves a speck on the captain’s glass that no other person can take off; and as his glass is composed of the glasses of all the individuals of his company, it sometimes happens that there are so many specks as to render it almost useless. And when this marred glass reaches the superior officer, he can hardly tell whether that company has been mustered out or has gone into winter quarters; and the result is a very bad spot on his glass.
I suppose you all know what this glass is, but for fear some do not, I will tell you. It is called, “S. D. A. T. and M. Society Report of Labor.” Every family of Seventh-day Adventists should have one hung up in a conspicuous place, where they can examine it every day to see if there is not some duty to perform. At the close of each quarter, every good soldier will see that his glass is properly prepared, and handed to his officer for inspection. Do not cover your glass with OO or ——, representing rusty spots, but with figures. What do you think would be done with a man in the United States army, if he should present his arms for inspection with rusty spots all over them, showing how remiss he had been? or appear at inspectionwithout his arms, as some T. and M. soldiers do? He would be sent to his quarters under arrest, disgraced, and would be placed on extra duty, and kept at work until he could appear on inspection without a rusty spot on his arms. There is nothing like work to set a man thinking.
It sometimes happens that the officers, after they have had their company inspection, are careless about forwarding their glasses to headquarters. When this occurs it is very perplexing, as all must wait until the last glass arrives. I sometimes think it would be easier to run an engine with one wheel off than to run an organization with one of its officers always behind. All the rest of the wheels start at the right time, but one axle is down in the dirt, so all must wait till the engineer can pry up the axle and get the wheel in its place; and by that time we are so far behind time we must lay off at every station to let other trains that are on time pass, and we get in too late to make connections. There is no need of being behind, if all do their duty. An officer in the army who would be behind with his reports, would be court-martialed for neglect of duty. Ought we not to be as zealous in the cause of the Lord as they are in the service of their country? “Cursed be he that doeth the work of the Lord negligently [margin]” Jer. 48:10. Examine your glass, and always be on time.
J. N. AYERS.

INDIANA T. AND M. SOCIETY.

By S. H. Lane; J. W. Covert

The State quarterly meeting of this society was held with the Alto church, Jan. 19, 20. The roads were muddy, and the attendance from other churches was small.
There are five districts in this State, and reports from four of these reached us before the meeting. A report from the other district was forwarded, but has not been received. The report of labor was read as follows:—
Number of families visited, 115 " letters written, 104 Subscribers for REFORMER with premiums, 83 " " INSTRUCTOR " " 16 " " SIGNS " " 1 Copies of the REVIEW sent on trial, 4 " " " SIGNS " " " 31 Periodicals distributed, 1,757 Annuals " 1,244 Pages of tracts, " 45,489 Cash rec’d on membership, $13.00 " " " donations, 58.02 " " " book sales, 27.37 " " " new subscribers, 78.00 Total amount received, $176.39
The society adopted the new constitution, thus combining the offices of secretary and treasurer. S. H. LANE, Pres. J. W. COVERT, Sec.

MAINE T. AND M. SOCIETY.

By J. B. Goodrich; R. J. Goodrich

This society held its State quarterly meeting for the quarter ending Dec. 31, 1877, at Cornville, Jan. 20, 1878. Meeting opened in the usual manner. The report of previous meeting read and accepted. The report of the workings of the society for the present quarter was read, showing the following summary:—
Membership, 202 No. reports returned, 63 “ donors, 6 “ families visited, 389 “ letters written, 478 “ “ received, 58 “ vessels visited, 44 “ new members, 15 “ “ subscribers, 104 “ periodicals distributed, 1946 “ Annuals “ 745 “ pages tracts and pamphlets dist’d, 54,357
Paid for membership, $15.00 “ by donation, 45.23 “ on periodicals, 29.20 “ from book sales, 24.14 “ “ each district, 148.19
The financial standing of the society is as follows:—
Am’t due Signs Office, $102.25 “ “ Review Office, 89.31 “ “ N. E. T. and M. S., 77.50 Total, $269.06 Cash paid in, $148.19 Expenses, 17.21 Cash on hand, 130.98 Total indebtedness, $138.08
The new constitution as set forth in REVIEW SUPPLEMENT was read; and after remarks by Brn. Goodrich, Stratton, and others, it was adopted by a unanimous vote. Then the subject of dividing Dist. No. 5, comprising Aroostook Co., was acted upon, and New Sweden was set off under the name of Dist. No. 6, E. Sjebom, director. Report of treasurer was then read and accepted.
Voted, To adjourn to call of Chair.
J. B. GOODRICH, Pres. R. J. GOODRICH, Sec.

CALIFORNIA T. AND M. SOCIETY.

By John Norton Loughborough; Mrs. A. M. Loughborough

The State quarterly meeting of this society was held in Oakland, the evening of Jan. 19, 1878. Four directors were present. Dists. 7 and 8 were well represented. The report of labor for the quarter just closed is as follows:—
Membership, 380
No. of reports, 207
“ families visited, 478
“ letters written, 232
“ pages tracts, etc., given away, 127,567
“ “ “ loaned, 55,174
“ new subscribers for SIGNS, 117
“ “ “ other periodicals, 124
“ SIGNS distributed, 4,681
“ other periodicals distributed, 1,607
“ ships visited, 70
Received on memberships, $19.00
“ “ donations, 177.48
“ “ book sales, 125.05
“ widow and orphan fund, 22.00
Total, $343.53
The society has taken 10,200 copies of the Health Annual, and 1,800 copies still remain in the Signs Office unsold. It was voted that these copies be placed in the hands of the Oakland V. M. Society, and that Eld. Loughborough be empowered to raise the means to meet the expense.
Voted, That we as a society take 1,500 copies of a quarterly supplement devoted to the interests of the T. and M. work, to be published at Battle Creek, Mich., and that we forward to its managers any items of progress that would tend to increase the interest of the paper.
J. N. Loughborough, Pres.
Mrs. A. M. Loughborough, Sec.

KENTUCKY AND TENNESSEE T. AND M. SOCIETY.

The following is a summary of the labor performed by the Kentucky and Tennessee T. and M. Society during the quarter ending Jan. 6, 1878, as reported by the district secretaries:—
No. of members, 44; families visited, 5; letters written, 1. New subscribers for REVIEW, 1; SIGNS, 1; HEALTH REFORMER, 62; INSTRUCTOR, 6. No. of periodicals given away, 187; Annuals distributed, 510; tracts and pamphlets distributed, pages, 7,260; books furnished to libraries, pages, 20.
Received for membership, $ 1.00 From book sales, 15.10 New subscribers, 65.75 Total, $81.85

Canvassing Work in Ohio District No. 4

By Wm. Beebe

OHIO.—DIST. NO. 4.

For the last few weeks I have been distributing tracts, selling Annuals, and getting subscribers for our publications. The Lord has greatly blessed my efforts; and I have been able to sell an Annual in every house, bank, store, or shop visited, besides getting a good number of subscribers. Last Friday I took a package of Annuals, intending to go down on one side of West Main St. and back on the other side. I did not get the length of one block before all were sold; and by that time they became so anxious to buy that I sold one tract each on tobacco, pork, and the Sabbath. My labor was not only successful, but pleasant also. I was treated with the utmost kindness. Our publications command respect among the intelligent, and such persons are anxious to know concerning our faith. I hope to devote all my time during the month of February to this branch of the work; but I shall not be able to canvass more than four or five towns—perhaps Norwalk, Monroeville, Milan, Wakeman, and Oberlin. Will not some of the young men in Clyde give me a helping hand, and canvass Fremont and Sandusky City? Brethren, this is a good work, and a good field to work in; and the fruit is ripening. Who will respond?
Wm. BEEBE, Director.

WHAT SHALL BE DONE?

By W. C. White

WHILE the T. and M. Societies are making noble efforts to obtain new subscribers for the REFORMER and INSTRUCTOR, there are hundreds who subscribed for the first time last year, whose time is out, and who could be induced to renew if visited by an agent who would solicit their renewal.
One of the objects of our T. and M. Society, as stated in the Constitution, is, to obtain subscribers for our periodicals; to collect dues and renew subscriptions; and to pay subscriptions for the worthy poor.
We ask the tract societies to act as our agents in soliciting renewals as well as in getting new subscribers. If each State society will act with us in this matter we will furnish them monthly a list of all in the State whose subscriptions have expired, and who after a week or two has passed have not yet renewed.
This will give an excellent opportunity to do other missionary work. Many who have been reading for a year may be just upon the point of decision where a friendly missionary call would do them good. Others there may be of our brethren who have become indifferent, and who have allowed their REVIEW to stop. These should be urged to renewed activity and interest in the progress of the truth. The REVIEW has no more subscribers than it had a few years ago, when there were no more than half as many names on our church books. This should not be so, and will not be if the T. and M. Society will look after the delinquents.
Times are hard, and we shall do all that is reasonable for old patrons who want the paper, but who cannot pay for it just the week or month that the subscription expires. But our clerks sometimes change, and they do not know one subscriber from another, therefore we shall ask the tract societies to take the responsibility of saying who shall have and who shall not have the paper after the subscription has expired. If worthy persons want the paper, can pay for it, but not at present, and the society will be responsible for them, we will put them on a credit list. This credit list we will send to the State Secretaries once in three months, for revision.
W. C. WHITE.

THE TIDENDE AND SVENSK HAROLD.

By W. C. W.

The Advent Tidende, our Danish monthly, is just entering its seventh volume; the Harold (Swedish) its fifth. These papers have steadily increased in interest and patronage, yet now, unless our Scandinavian and American brethren shall also work earnestly for their increased circulation, and unless all who subscribe for these papers shall pay promptly, they will be a heavy expense to the Association. Many have ordered papers to their friends, and the editors have continued these papers long after the subscription had expired, hoping that those receiving the papers would sometime become permanent subscribers. This is too great an expense, and we have decided that it is best to establish the advance-pay system.
We have printed the Key to the Way of Life in Danish and in Swedish and we now offer this beautiful picture as premium, with the Tidende, or with the Svensk Harold, for one dollar per volume. Brethren, if there are Scandinavians in your neighborhood, get them to subscribe.
W. C. W.

General T. and M. Directory.

Name of State PRESIDENTS. VICE PRESIDENTS. SECRETARIES. No. of Dist’s. No. of Mem’s
Mich. J. Fargo, Greenville, Mich. E. H. Root, Coopersville, Mich. Mrs. S. H. Lane, Battle Creek, Mich. 13 1370
N. E. S. N. Haskell. D. A. Robinson, So. Lancaster, Mass. Maria L. Huntley. Ass’t E. Thayer, So. Lancaster, Mass. 8 255
Wis. H. W. Decker, Monroe, Wis. John Atkinson, Port Andrew, Wis. Mattie A. Kerr, Monroe, Green Co., Wis. 17 567
Ills. G. W. Colcord, Rockford, Ill. Mrs. F. M. T. Simonson, Battle Creek, Mich. 11 322
Ohio. H. A. St. John, Clyde, Ohio. O. Mears, Bowling Green, Ohio A. A. Hutchins, Clyde, Ohio 6 245
Vermont A. S. Hutchins, Irasburg, Vt. Lewis Bean, Bordoville, Vt. Thos. H. Purdon, New Haven Mills, Vt. 6 262
Maine. J. B. Goodrich, Hartland, Me. S. J. Hersum, Linneus, Aroostook Co., Me R. J. Goodrich, Hartland, Me. 6 166
Kansas. J. N. Ayers, Garnett, Kan. J. Lamont, Mound City, Kan. Nellie Sharp, Ottawa, Kan. 13 210
Missouri G. I. Butler, Mt. Pleasant, Iowa. J. A. O’Bryan, Holden, Mo. D. C. Hunter, Nevada City, Mo. 6
Iowa & Neb. Henry Nicola, Richmond, Iowa. J. T. Mitchell, Lisbon, Linn Co., Iowa C. G. Johnston, Sigourney, Iowa. 15 589
Virginia. R. Sawyer (Director), New Market, Va. S. A. Keyser, New Market, Va. 1 12
Cal. J. N. Loughborough, Oakland, Cal. J. E. White, Oakland, Cal. A. M. Loughborough, Oakland, Cal. 8 348
Indiana. S. H. Lane, Kokomo, Ind. J. M. Reese, Kokomo, Ind. J. W. Covert, Alto, Howard Co., Ind. 5
N. Y. & Penn. B. L. Whitney, Rome, N. Y. E. H. Whitney, Rome, N. Y. 11 408
Texas. A. B. Rust (Director), Deckman, Texas. E. G. Rust, Dallas, Texas. 1 45
Minn. Harrison Grant, Medford, Minn. H. A. Van Kirk, Concord, Minn. 10
Kentuc’y & Tenn. S. Osborn, Rio, Hart Co., Ky. R. P. Pickens. C. Barr.
Oregon. I. D. Van Horn, East Portland, Oregon. Stephen Maxson, Walla Walla, Wash Co., O. Mrs. I. D. Van Horn, East Portland, Oregon. 3 28
Maryland John F. Jones, Calverton, Balt. Co., Md. Annie R. Jones, Calverton, Md. 1

CANVASSING

By A. S. Hutchins

Our brethren and sisters have doubtless noticed what has been written by Brn. Haskell, and others, on the subject of canvassing for the SIGNS, REFORMER, INSTRUCTOR, &c. It needs no argument to convince the brother or sister who has the spirit of the third angel’s message, that much good can be accomplished in this way. Many have received the truth from reading, and many fields have been opened for the living preacher in this way.
While in Mass. a few days since, a brother there who devotes most of his time to canvassing for our works, told me that in one week he obtained twenty-five subscribers for the REFORMER, with the premium. He said he usually obtained about fifteen per week. At one place where he left reading matter, he found, on a subsequent visit, an interest awakened encouraging him to invite them to attend the quarterly meeting at South Lancaster in Oct., which they did, and returned to their homes rejoicing in the observance of the Sabbath.
Now the brethren and sisters in our State will bear me witness that Vermont needs the benefit of this kind of labor. And shall I say that many of us are withering and becoming unfruitful from want of it? Hitherto, we have as a body done but little of this labor, but God has so blessed the feeble efforts put forth, that we should take courage; for precious souls rejoice in the truth, having been brought to its reception in this way.
Young men and young women should take hold of the work of canvassing with a steady hand, with a determination and settled purpose to make the matter a success. They should enter the harvest field to endure hardships; and meet rebuffs.
We wait to hear from a goodly list of workers. I hear that four will go out from one church. And here let us say that we hope our brethren will be ready to enter anew upon the payment of the T. and M. one-third. We shall need an increase of T. and M. funds. Shall we have it? A. S. HUTCHINS.

A RECOMMENDATION.

By J. Fargo

We wish to recommend to the brethren and sisters of the Michigan tract society the plan adopted by some other Conferences to pay for the SIGNS OF THE TIMES. The plan is as follows: Let each church take the “Household Manual” and with it obtain subscribers for the REFORMER, the profits to be used in paying for the SIGNS. If a church obtains only one subscriber each week during the year, this will pay for eight copies of the SIGNS. It seems to me if each working member (and all should be working members) would put forth a little effort in this direction, enough might be obtained in this way to pay for all the SIGNS any church could use.
Not much time need be devoted to this work. Let all, as they do business with others, take occasion to recommend the REFORMER and “Household Manual” and have sample copies with them to show. If every one would adopt this plan, there might be a good work accomplished, and the blessing of the Lord would follow the effort. If this step is taken, and made a success, it will be one step toward making the tract society self-sustaining, and this is very desirable. J. FARGO.
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