p. 272 | Signs of the Times, Vol. 11, No. 17. (4/23/1885)

News and Notes.

By Editor

RELIGIOUS.

-Denver, Col., has fifty-five churches.

-Providence, R. I., has over eighty churches.

-The Russian Government steadily persecutes all religious communions other than the Orthodox Greek Church.

-The Universalist doctrine was first preached in this country by John Murray, in 1770, and the first church was organized in 1779.

-The donations to the American Board of Missions have fallen off nearly 20,000 during the first six months of the current fiscal year.

-Bishop Samuel Fallows, an Episcopal clergyman of Chicago, thinks that the signs of the times point to a speedy second coming of Christ.

-The Presbyterian says that the Salvation Army is rapidly vanishing from London, and that the subscriptions from the outside have almost ceased.

-The United Brethren of Pennsylvania have bought a tract of land on the ocean front at Cape May Point, N. J., which they propose to fit up for a camp-meeting site.

-The Presbyterian Board of Foreign Missions reports a falling off in receipts from living members, of $20,568 for the current fiscal year to March 1, and its legacies are $20,000 less than last year.

-March 7, a solemn requiem mass was celebrated in the church of Santi Apostoli, Rome, for the repose of the soul of Pius IX. What! infallible before he died, dead seven years, and not at rest yet! If it is so with a pope, and such a pope, how must it be with the poor common people?

-As an example of some of the abuses still allowed in the English church it is stated that the rector of a certain London parish has not been seen within the limits of the parish within seven years. His income from the parish is £11,000 a year, while his duties are delegated to a curate at a salary of £175 a year.

-Two confessional boxes have been placed in the Protestant Episcopal Church of St. Mary the Virgin, New York City. What is the use of such a church inserting the term Protestant, in its title? Why not call itself Catholic and be done with it? That is what it is, and why does it persist in sailing under false colors.

-The Voice says: "A thousand missionaries" could not so affect the minds of the Soudan hordes in favor of Western civilization and Christianity, as did General Gordon. That is certainly a very low estimate of the worth of a thousand missionaries, or a surprisingly extravagant estimate of Gordon. We rather think the latter.

-A riot occurred at the A. M. E. church, Clarendon, S. C., Sunday, April 5. The pastor was dragged from the pulpit, beaten, and thrown out of the house. A part of the congregation had seceded and wanted to control the property. It is said that the men planned, and the women executed, the assault. A large number were arrested.

-Cincinnati has a population of 300,000. A correspondent of the Christian Union says that of this number only 20,000 are members of Protestant churches, with no flattering signs of any increase. He says that in portions of the city the people are living in a condition but little better than that of the lower animals, apparently unconscious of their degradation, and indifferent to their wretchedness. Here is a fine opportunity for home missionary work.

-"Observer" writes from Boston to the Christian Union, thus: "I note continually how the old denominational walls are broken down. People pass from one communion to another, as a matter of convenience or taste, almost as freely as they change residences. This remark applies to Protestants and Catholics. As the result of Catholic mission services in Cambridge, a priest announced that twenty-eight Protestants had been converted during the meetings."

-Phillips Brooks, in a recent sermon, severely reprimanded the press for its lack of discrimination in commenting on the moral character of wealthy men. He intimated that if a Boston millionaire should die the papers would make him out a public benefactor, whether he had gained his wealth by fair means or foul. Upon which the N. Y. Observer justly remarks: "Undoubtedly the press is in fault in this matter. But is the pulpit so free from fault as to be justified in throwing stones at the press? We trow not."

J. N. LOUGHBOROUGH

By John Norton Loughborough

GROVE.—Died, near Garfield, W. T., March 20, 1885, Elva, daughter of Brother and Sister Grove, aged 17 years.

Sister Elva was secretary of the Garfield Sabbath-school, and will be greatly missed. She died quite suddenly at home, while her parents were at Sabbath-school and meeting. She was feeling poorly in the morning, complaining of a headache, yet she urged her parents to go to the meeting, which was about five miles from their home. They accordingly went, not supposing her sickness to be anything serious. The younger children were left at home with her. About one hour after the parents left home she was taken with severe pain in her head and eyes. In ten minutes she became delirious, and in about two hours she died. Her parents on their way home from the meeting met a messenger who informed them that their daughter was dead. A large concourse of people attended the funeral on first-day, to whom I discoursed of that time when there "shall be no more death." Rev. 21:4.

J. N. LOUGHBOROUGH

Obituary.

By E. A. Briggs

BROWN.—Died, at St. Clair, Nevada, April 3, 1885, Joseph Brown, aged 72 years.

Until three years ago Brother Brown was skeptical, profane, and intemperate; but by the preaching of the present truth by Elder Farnsworth, and the influence of God's Spirit, his life was entirely changed, and for three years he lived a hopeful Christian life. While burning stubble on his ranch, he was severely burned, and died after three weeks of intense suffering. Funeral remarks by the writer, from Col. 3:4. E. A. BRIGGS.

L. S. CAMPBELL

By L. S. Campbell

GAMBLE.—Died, in Belvidere, Ill., April 1, 1885, Anna Jane, daughter of Luther R. and the late Frances Lawrence Gamble, aged 2 years and 3 months.

We mourn the loss of this little one thus early snatched away by the cruel hand of death. The blow is felt by the sorrowing grandmother and the stricken father, by whom little Anna had been cherished more than ever since the death of her mother.

“Thus saith the Lord, Refrain thy voice from weeping, and thine eyes from tears; for thy work shall be rewarded, saith the Lord; and they shall come again from the land of the enemy.” Jer. 31:16.

L. S. CAMPBELL

Appointments.

OAKLAND.—House of worship, northeast corner of Clay and Thirteenth Streets. Sabbath-school every Sabbath at 9:30 A. M. Preaching at 11 A. M. Prayer and missionary meeting every Tuesday evening at 7:00. Seats free. Preaching every Sunday evening at 7:30.

SAN FRANCISCO.—House of worship, 912 Laguna Street, between McAllister and Tyler Streets. Sabbath-school every Sabbath at 9:45 A. M. Preaching at 11 A. M. Prayer and missionary meeting every Wednesday evening at 7:45. Preaching every Sunday evening at 7:30. Mission Reading-rooms at the church.

Stockholders' Meeting.

PURSUANT to Article 6, Section 2, of the By-laws of the Pacific Seventh-day Adventist Publishing Association, the tenth annual meeting of the stockholders of said Association will be held at the Office of the Pacific Press, corner of Twelfth and Castro Streets, Oakland, Cal., on Monday, April 27, 1885, at 9:30 A. M., for the purpose of electing a Board of five Directors, and transacting such other business as may come before the meeting.

S. C. STICKNEY, Secretary.

Upper Columbia Conference.

By John Norton Loughborough, William T. Goodwin,; Thomas L. Ragsdale

THE BIBLICAL INSTITUTE.

A BIBLICAL Institute, to be conducted by Elder E. J. Waggoner, of Healdsburg College, will be held upon the Milton, Oregon, camp-ground, commencing first-day, May 24, and continuing till June 3. A sufficient number of tents will be erected in season to accommodate all who attend the Institute. This will be a rare opportunity for the study of Bible truth. We hope to see a full attendance of our people in the U. C. Conference. You cannot make a better appropriation of these ten days than in availing yourselves of the advantages offered by the institute.

THE CAMP-MEETING.

This camp-meeting is to be held at Milton, Umatilla County, Oregon, commencing the evening of June 3 and ending on the morning of the 10th. All are invited to attend. Those wishing to do so, can rent tents at the same rate as last year. Let all such write to Wm. Goodwin, Milton, Oregon, so that the tents may be secured and pitched in good season. There will be no restaurant upon the camp-ground this year, but there will be a provision stand from which fresh bread and other supplies can be obtained at the lowest possible rates. Ample provision will also be made for horses. Brethren and sisters, all come to the meeting, and bring your friends with you.

THE CONFERENCE.

The annual session of the U. C. Conference for the year 1885 will be held on the camp-ground at Milton, in connection with the camp-meeting, June 3-10. Let each church in this Conference immediately elect their delegates, furnishing them with credentials, and also with a report of its standing, losses, and additions during the Conference year. Let all the churches be reported, either by delegates or by letter. Let all letters, from churches or individuals, be directed to J. N. Loughborough, Milton, Umatilla County, Oregon.

THE SABBATH-SCHOOL.

The Sabbath-school Association of the U. C. Conference will hold its annual session for the year 1885 in connection with the camp-meeting at Milton, June 3-10.

THE TRACT AND MISSIONARY SOCIETY.

The annual session of the U. C. Tract and Missionary Society for the year 1885 will be held in connection with the Milton camp-meeting, June 3-10.

REDUCTION OF RAILROAD FARE.

All parties coming by the Northern Pacific Railroad to the camp-meeting at Milton, Oregon, June 3-10, will pay full fare to Wallula Junction, and obtain, on the camp-ground, a certificate by which they will be entitled to return tickets from Wallula for one-fifth the regular fare.

NOTE.—We hope to get reduced return rates over O. R. and N. lines. The company has the matter under consideration, promising a report soon.

J. N. LOUGHBOROUGH, WM. T. GOODWIN, T. L. RAGSDALE, Conference Committee.

Stockholders' Meeting.

By S. Brownsberger

IN accordance with the by laws of Healdsburg College Corporation, the third annual meeting of the stockholders of said corporation will be held at the College Hall, Healdsburg, Cal., Friday, May 1, 1885, at 10 o'clock A. M. for the purpose of electing a board of trustees and for the transaction of other business.

S. BROWNSBERGER, Secretary.

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By Editor

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A Gentle Hint.

By Editor

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Christ the Way of Life.

By Editor

WE have a select stock of this beautiful and instructive steel plate engraving, with keys in the Danish, Swedish, German, French, and English languages.

The design of this engraving is to present at one view the leading events in the history of man as related to the divine plan of redemption, from the time of the first sin and the fall to the final restoration of the race to the Paradise of God.

Its central figure is that of Christ hanging upon the cruel cross. By taking our position at the foot of the cross, we look backward in the history of man, and trace the steps which have led to the scenes of Calvary. The scenes which suggest the provisions of the gospel are enacted in the shadow of the cross, which is cast far back over the history of the race, reaching even to the gates of Eden.

The "Way of Life" as a work of art, commends itself to all lovers of the beautiful. Unlike many religious allegorical pictures, this not only presents a sacred theme, but by its skillful grouping, and its harmonious combination of light and shade, it delights the cultivated taste, and suggests abundant food for thought.

THE KEY.

An elegant 12-mo. pamphlet of 48 pages, containing a description of every part of the picture, and an impressive article by Mrs. E. G. White, accompanies each engraving.

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CALIFORNIA CONFERENCE FUND.—San Francisco $120.60, St Clair $86.25, Petaluma $43.35, Oro Fino $5, Callahan's $2.50, Burrough Valley $21.75, St Helena $126.75, Vacaville $38.

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THE ATONEMENT:

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AN EXAMINATION OF A REMEDIAL SYSTEM, IN THE LIGHT OF NATURE AND OF REVELATION.

By Eld. J. H. Waggoner.

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THOUGHTS ON REVELATION,

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CRITICAL AND PRACTICAL.

By Eld. U. Smith

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EXPERIENCE AND VIEWS.

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By MRS. E. G. WHITE.

THIS volume contains the earliest writings of Mrs. White, first printed in 1851. It contains an account of her early religious experience, and a brief account of the wonderful dealings of God with her. Apart from its intrinsic value, it will be of interest as showing the harmony between the earliest writings of the Seventh-day Adventists and those published at a later date. Its publication is very timely. In paper covers, with Supplement, 25 cents.

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Sabbath-School Contributions and the Australian Mission.

By C. H. Jones

WE have frequently received requests from Sabbath-schools in different parts of the State in regard to what use should be made of their class contributions. We have generally answered that they were to be used in defraying the running expenses of the schools. But the more we have thought over the matter, the more we have felt that there should be some higher object held up as an incentive to give. Our schools have done well in the past, but we feel confident that if some special object were placed before them each quarter,—something of a more general nature,—the contributions would be largely increased. In talking the matter over with Elder W. C. White, president of the General Sabbath-school Association, he fully agreed with me in this, and therefore we made the request at the beginning of the year that all the Sabbath-schools in the California Conference donate their class contributions for the first quarter to the Australian mission.

As the result, we give below the names of the schools heard from thus far, and the amount donated by each:—

Arbuckle	$ 8 00	Petaluma	$ 7 50
Arcata	18 35	Placerville	27 54
Burrough Valley	3 50	Pleasant Grove	20 00
Ferndale	36 25	St. Clair	20 05
Fresno City	20 65	St. Helena	17 50
Gilroy	5 30	San Francisco	67 50
Grass Valley	3 25	San Jose	7 55
Hanford	79	San Pasqual	6 60
Healdsburg	100 00	Santa Ana	6 12
Lakeport	2 80	Santa Rosa	9 05
Lemoore	30 05	Selby Flat	5 00
Little River	3 50	Soledad	5 10
Los Angeles	5 10	Turlock	51 20
Napa City	2 50	Ukiah	2 00
Norwalk	4 75	Vacaville	4 45
Oakland	228 00	Woodland	35 00
Oro Fino	05	Total	$765 03

The following schools have not been heard from: Forestville, Lafayette, Modesto, Mountain Home, National City, Potrero, Reno, and Temperance.

In looking over the result as reported above, we feel that our schools have done nobly, and we are more than ever satisfied that we have adopted the right plan. All the money donated as above, was received from the class contributions. Large donations have been made to the mission by different persons aside from this. It was not intended that these Sabbath offerings should take the place of donations.

Though the amount given by each individual may have been small, yet, when it is all put together, it makes quite a large sum. And now each scholar in the school can feel that he has done something to help start the Australian mission, and I feel sure that they will take a deeper interest in that work from having done something for it. Like the little boy in the East, when running along early one morning he was accosted by a gentleman who asked him where he was going and why he was in such a hurry? He said, "I am going down to see my ship launched." The gentleman thought it rather strange that he should call the ship his, and on questioning him further, the boy said he had given ten cents to his Sunday-school teacher to help build the ship Morning Star, that he had an interest in the concern, and was going down to see her launched. Can we not by the means which we have adopted, instill the same missionary spirit into the minds of our children, and thus lead them to feel that they have an interest in these things?

As some of our schools need supplies of books, maps, etc., we thought it best to use the class contributions this present quarter in getting what may be needed, but we expect to make another call soon, for united action in behalf of some other missionary enterprise, and we trust we shall have the same hearty co-operation that there has been in this.

The State Association has decided not to take the tithe out for the past quarter, but let it all go to the mission, and thus give each school credit for the full amount donated.

Now that we have given of our means, for the Australian mission, let us not forget to pray earnestly and continually that God's blessing may rest upon it. That he may guide his servants who are going there, and that the way may be opened up before them.

C. H. JONES, Pres. Cal. S. S. Association.

In Oakland Again.

By Stephen Nelson Haskell

WE arrived at Oakland Sunday, the 19th. We were glad to meet with the friends at the SIGNS office, and to learn of the prosperity of the cause on the Pacific Coast. God is certainly going before his people, and although we may not realize it, yet the work is advancing at a rapid rate.

Our annual meeting to be held at Oakland next week will be one of the most important meetings ever held on the Pacific Coast. Important, because of important matters to be discussed. Advance moves are being made all through the country; also in Europe.

We would be glad, could we remain on the coast and visit our brethren in the various fields, but under present arrangements this will be impossible.

We expect to sail for Australia May 9, and we should be glad to see all our leading brethren, from every part of the State, at this meeting; we want to talk with them in reference to the advance steps that should be taken, not only on the Pacific Coast, but in those other parts of the world in which our friends have taken so much interest. Good news is being received from the Sandwich Islands, and encouraging reports from other distant fields. We therefore hope to see as many at this meeting as can consistently attend. S. N. HASKELL.

The Signs of the Times.

By Editor

OAKLAND, CAL., FIFTH-DAY, APRIL 23, 1885.

ELDER S. N. HASKELL arrived in Oakland on the 10:30 A. M. train, Sunday, April 19. We are glad to see him on this coast again, and we are sure he will receive a hearty welcome from all.

E. P. W.—Your tithe belongs to the Iowa Conference. If you have no acquaintance with the officers, see "Agents' Directory" in the business columns of the SIGNS. A card to the State agent will bring you the needed information.

AS WE go to press, the latest news from General Grant is that he is decidedly and rapidly improving. We hope he may be able "to fight it out on this line" as successfully as he did on that other, and that it may not take near "all summer."

No Paper Next Week.

By Editor

THE meeting of the Stockholders of the Pacific S. D. A. Publishing Association will be held in Oakland, April 27. Other important meetings will be held in connection with this. Special religious services will commence the 24th and hold over the 25th. Missionary meetings the 26th. After the stockholders' meeting a Sabbath-school convention will be held.

These meetings will bring together a larger number of representatives of the cause than have ever yet met in any of our annual meetings. We expect that all the exercises will be of unusual interest. As those connected with the office are workers in the missionary society and Sabbath-school, it will be necessary to omit the SIGNS for one week in order that they may attend the meetings. There will be no paper dated April 30. No. 18 will be dated May 7.

The Succession.

By Editor

IT is almost amusing to notice the great ado which is made by some classes of Baptists over the subject of "Baptist succession." Over this the controversy seems both continual and endless. Cui bono? Can a more unprofitable question be mooted than this? We believe that there have always been genuine witnesses for the truth; that God has always had in reserve unto himself those who would not bow the knee to Baal; but by what particular name they were designated at all times is a matter of very small concern to us. We care more to hold the apostolical faith than to trace the apostolical succession; and we hope to be found a son and heir of Abraham, even though we cannot trace our genealogy by an unbroken chain! Our Abrahamic family record is exceedingly brief. "If ye be Christ's, then are ye Abraham's seed, and heirs according to the promise." Gal. 3:29. If anybody should prove that our great grandfather was not in this line, it does not invalidate our succession. Brethren, drop your contention, and give all diligence to make your calling and election sure, and this will be your best proof that you are of the royal line.

What Next?

By Editor

Of all attempts that we have ever seen to set the New Testament against the Old, the weakest and silliest is now going the rounds of the press, and is reported as coming from "a member of the firm of Thomas Nelson & Sons," who are to handle, in this country, the Revised Old Testament. He estimates the sales for the first few months at 200,000, whereas 1,000,000 of the Revised New Testament were ordered in advance. And then he adds:—

"Perhaps the difference in favor of the two [new?] is illustrated by the closing words of each in the King James' version. The last word in the Old Testament is 'curse,' and almost the last word in the New is 'come.'"

The silliness of this would be bad enough even were it honest; but it is not honest. He proposes that the test shall be between the "closing words" of the two, and then takes the last word in the Old, and "almost" the last word in the New. But why "almost" the last? why not the last in the New as well as in the Old? Oh, that would not answer his purpose at all, for then he would have simply "curse" as the last word in the Old, and "Amen" as the last word in the New, and it would never do to have the New Testament to seem to be saying "Amen" to the Old. He is unfair also in selecting his word "come" as "almost" the last word in the New Testament; it is the fifteenth word from the last, while in the Old Testament it is only the eighth from the last. So in fact the word "come" upon which his whole argument (?) rests, is actually a good deal nearer to the last word of the Old Testament than it is to the end of the New. When prejudice against the Old Testament will resort to such unworthy shifts as is revealed in the above, we can only in astonishment inquire, What next?