p. 80 | Review and Herald, Vol. 54, No. 10. (8/28/1879)

INDIANA H. AND T. SOCIETY.

By Dr. W. Hill; Sadie G. Edwards

A MEETING for the purpose of effecting the organization of a State Health and Temperance Society was held in connection with the camp-meeting at Noblesville, Ind., Aug. 11, Elder S. H. Lane presiding.

After singing and prayer, the assembly listened to the reading of the constitution and by-laws of the National Association, and remarks by S. H. Lane, W. C. White and others.

Moved, That the constitution be adopted by this assembly. Carried.

Moved, That a committee on nominations be appointed by the Chair. Carried.

The following persons were appointed: J. M. Rees, Wm. Carpenter, and J. W. Johnson. During the absence of the committee we listened to remarks on the importance of living strictly temperate lives.

A call being made for the report of the committee, the following names were read: For president, Dr. Wm. Hill, Rochester, Ind.; for secretary, Sadie G. Edwards, Kokomo, Ind. The report was adopted.

Moved, That the president, secretary, and Eld. Lane, be a committee to appoint agents in various churches to solicit members to the State organization. Adjourned to call of Chair.

Dr. W. HILL, Pres.

SADIE G. EDWARDS, Sec.

NEW YORK.

By GEO. D. BALLOU

Moravia and Weedsport, Aug. 22.—This place has for many years had a wide reputation as a head-quarters for spiritualism. Although there is at present but little excitement over this doctrine, yet it is evident that the delusive leaven is working, and only a few more startling developments are needed to make spiritualists of many who now profess Christianity. We spent nearly seven weeks at this place, and we never before saw so much of the manifestations of the power of Satan as here. Ministers went so far as to warn their people publicly, as well as privately, not to attend the tent-meetings; and in two cases they manifested such a bitter spirit that they were reproved by their own church-members. As a result of labor here, and some efforts put forth at Locke, eight are now striving to keep all the commandments. One of these is a young, thoroughly educated Baptist minister. Another is a lady who was once a noted spirit medium. Fully as many more are about convinced, and we believe will yet take a decided stand for the truth. We hold meetings at Moravia every Sabbath. We began meetings in Weedsport the 17th. The attendance has been good, and the interest manifested is encouraging. The M. E. church are holding their annual camp-meeting only four miles distant, and this detracts somewhat from our attendance; but we see omens of good, and shall labor on trusting in God. GEO. D. BALLOU.

OHIO STATE QUARTERLY T. AND M. MEETING.

By Dudley Marvin Canright; J. B. Gregory

This meeting was held at Bowling Green the third Sunday in July. Reports were received from all but two churches where tract societies are organized. Not quite so much was done this quarter as the previous one, from the fact that it is the poorest quarter in the year to do missionary work. However, a very good report was presented. During this quarter, most of the churches have pledged from fifty to two hundred dollars on the missionary work, to be paid during this year. All are making ready for extensive work this fall and winter.

D. M. CANRIGHT, Pres. J. B. GREGORY, Sec.

TEXAS T. AND M. SOCIETY REPORT.

By Maggie J. Dickerson

No members, 299 “ reports returned, 108 “ new members, 17 “ families visited, 93 “ letters written, 155 “ subscribers obtained for periodicals, 84 “ pages pamphlets loaned, 5,816 “ “ tracts given away, 54,256 “ periodicals distributed, 826 “ Annuals distributed, 219 Money received, $77.40

Maggie J. Dickerson, Sec.

ORGANIZATION OF THE QUEBEC T. AND M. SOCIETY.

By A. C. Bourdeau; C. Bourdeau

This society was organized at a meeting held at South Stukely, P. Q., Feb. 9, 1879. After the constitution was read and adopted, twenty became members of the society, which, by vote, was called the Tract and Missionary Society of the Province of Quebec.

A. C. Bourdeau was elected president; A. B. Cushing, vice-president; and C. Bourdeau, secretary and treasurer.

The Province was divided into two districts. District No. 1 comprises the counties of Shefford and Brome; and district No. 2 comprises the counties of Stanstead and Compton.

J. H. Hammond was appointed director, and B. E. Hammond, secretary, of district No. 1; Mrs. H. Blake was chosen librarian for the Bolton and Stukely church, and Mrs. E. Cross, librarian for the friends in Sutton.

At a subsequent meeting held at Dixville, Feb. 16, J. E. Hool was appointed director of district No. 2; John L. Martin, secretary; Mrs. E. Cushing, librarian for the Barford church, and Mrs. J. Claxton, librarian for the Westbury church. Fourteen members were added to the society. District quarterly meetings were held, one at Dixville, June 21, 22; and one at South Stukely, July 5, 6; at which, reports, showing the amount of labor performed in their districts, were presented.

A. C. BOURDEAU, Pres.

C. BOURDEAU, Sec.

TENNESSEE

By P. D. Moyers

Mount Gilead.—The little church at this place is still striving to overcome. They now number thirteen. On first-day July 6, the ordinances were celebrated. The Lord blessed his children while “sitting together in heavenly places.” Pray for us, that we may overcome and receive the victor’s reward.

P. D. MOYERS.

NEVADA, IOWA.

By S. M. Holly

At our late district quarterly meeting five were baptized, four of whom are heads of families; and we enjoyed an excellent session in the celebration of the ordinances. Bro. J. T. Mitchell was with us to preach the word. S. M. HOLLY

ORDER OF EXERCISES IN V. M. MEETINGS.

By S. N. Haskell

Singing.
Prayer.
Reading the minutes of the previous meeting.
Reading of letters received during the week.
Any action that may be necessary to be taken on cases presented by these letters, as, sending the Signs six months, more or less, to any person at the expense of the society.
Receiving the addresses of individuals to whom Signs are to be sent.
The consideration of cases requiring assistance, pecuniarily or otherwise, and any other business.
Distribution of the Signs.
Close with prayer.

Strict order should be preserved. The presiding officer should be respected. Two members should never be allowed to talk at the same time, and order should be maintained the same as in other religious meetings. “God is not the author of confusion, but of peace, as in all churches of the saints.” 1 Cor. 14:33.

V. M. meetings should not hold over one hour unless there is some special interest.

S. N. Haskell.

Recent Earthquakes.

The earthquakes in the world in 1878 amounted to 103, and were most numerous in winter and autumn, only 18 being noted in both spring and summer, while there were 39 in winter and 26 in autumn. This number, however, states Herr Fuchs, who annually records these disturbances, includes as units many periods in which shocks occurred at intervals for days and weeks. The most destructive earthquake took place on January 23, in Tarapaca, South America, and another notable disturbance occurred in San Salvador. In Europe, one shock on January 28 affected Southern England and part of France; Switzerland, the Black Forest, the Tyrol, Lisbon, and Piedmont also suffered at different times; while the earthquakes on the shores of the Bosphorus in April and May were felt by the British fleet. The lower Rhine earthquake, beginning on August 26, affected a region of over 2,000 square miles. There were 12 volcanic eruptions—an unusually high number—and these occurred at places far apart, and mostly proceeded from little-known volcanoes.

Obituary Notices.

“Blessed are the dead which die in the Lord, from henceforth.” Rev. 14:13.

MARSHALL.—Died, near Otley, Iowa, Aug. 3, 1879, Janie, daughter of Wm. and Ann Marshall, aged 5 years and 7 months. Funeral discourse by the writer, to a large company of the friends and neighbors of the deceased. J. B. BENNINGTON.

MORGAN.—Died, of intermittent fever, in Sidney, Mich., Aug. 15, little Otho, son of J. and I. Morgan, aged 13 months and 17 days. His parents laid him away in hope. Funeral discourse by the writer. ORLANDO SOULE.

DICKENS.—Died, of liver complaint, at his residence at Grand Meadow, Mower Co., Minn., Aug. 15, 1879. Bro. Robert Dickens, aged sixty-three years. Bro. Dickens embraced the Sabbath nineteen years ago, under the labors of Eld. Ingraham, in the State of Pennsylvania. He united with the Grand Meadow church last October. His sufferings during his last illness were very great; but he expressed entire submission to the will of God, and fell asleep in the sweet hope of immortality when Jesus comes. He leaves a large family to mourn his loss, but they sorrow not as those who have no hope. Funeral discourse by the writer, from Rev. 14:13, the text having been selected by our brother for that purpose before he departed.

“‘Does earth attract thee here?’ they cried; The dying Christian thus replied, While pointing upward to the sky, ‘My treasure is laid up on high.’”

J. BATTIN.

BROWN.—Died, of typhoid pneumonia, Aug. 14, 1879, at Adams Center, N. Y., Sister Mary L., wife of Bro. Wm. H. Brown, aged 35 years, 2 months, and 9 days. Sister Mary was converted at about seventeen years of age, and received baptism at the hands of Bro. White, at Brookfield, N. Y. She afterward removed with her parents to Adams Center, and united with the church at that place. Her religious experience has seemed steadily to deepen and broaden, and especially since the Biblical Institute at Rome, she has sought a deeper consecration to God, and a fuller knowledge of his will, and has seemed to feel especial nearness to him.

Always ready to give her cheerful co-operation to any enterprise for the advancement of the Master's cause, her loss will be deeply felt, not only by the church to which she belonged, but wherever she was known. She had a large circle of correspondents in the vigilant missionary field, which was constantly increasing, and she was receiving frequent encouraging evidences that the seed scattered was taking root. At the time when she was stricken down she was engaged in labor with a tent company, and till her last moment her mind was full of her work. Throughout her sickness the peace of God was fully hers, and his praise continually in her mouth. Almost her last words were, “All is well.”

Her aged parents mourn the loss of their only child, the stay and comfort of their declining years, and her husband and child that of a devoted Christian wife and mother. She will be sadly missed by all; but the bright and comforting evidence she has left cheers us as we look forward to the resurrection morning, with the hope that we shall meet her among the redeemed.

The house of worship was well filled on the occasion of the funeral, although there was a severe storm at the time; and the deep feeling manifested on the part of the congregation was a strong testimony to the esteem in which she was held by those who knew her. Funeral services by the writer, from Rev. 14:13. B. L. WHITNEY.

Signs of the Times please copy.

NEBRASKA CAMP-MEETING

Appointments.

“And as ye go, preach, saying, The kingdom of Heaven is at hand.” Matt. 10:7.

Ord, Nebraska, Aug. 30, 31. Orleans, Harlan Co., Neb., Sept. 6, 7. Chas. L. Boyd.

NEBRASKA CAMP-MEETING.

Camp-meeting for southwestern Nebraska, to be held at Beaver City, Furnas Co., Sept. 19-24. We want to see all the friends in this part of the State present, and will do all we can to make the meeting a profitable one. Brethren from northern Kansas are invited, and those at North Platte and all along the line of the U. P. R. R. west of Grand Island. Let us labor personally to forward the notice to isolated brethren. Do not trust to the paper, as many do not take it. Geo. B. Starr. A. J. Cudney.

A general meeting will be held at Oronoco, Minn., commencing Sept. 11, 1879, and holding over Sabbath and Sunday. This meeting is for the special benefit of those churches in the southeast part of our Conference, and we hope to see all the brethren and sisters from these churches at this meeting. Be sure to bring your children, as the Sabbath-school work will claim a share of the time. One of our large tents will be on the ground to hold meetings in. Those attending this meeting should come prepared to take care of themselves. You who have family tents, bring them along, and come early so as to have them ready for the meeting. Harrison Grant. N. Battin. L. H. Ells.

VASSAR, MICH., CAMP-MEETING.

A T. and M. meeting will be held on Friday, Sept. 5, at 2 P. M. We hope to see all members of Districts No. 8, 9, 10, 13, and 16, at this meeting, that we may fully understand the wants of this branch of the work, and that plans may be made for the fall and winter’s labor. District secretaries and librarians should bring their books, as there will be those present who will cheerfully render any necessary assistance in regard to keeping them. J. Fargo.

The interests of the Health and Temperance Society will be considered at the Vassar camp-meeting. Opportunity will be given to all to sign the pledge. Brethren, come prepared to advance with this part of the Lord’s work. M. B. Miller.

The first annual session of the Vermont S. S. Association will be held in connection with the camp-meeting at Essex Junction, Vt., Sept. 11-16. Let delegates be chosen by each school in the State. The usual business of the annual meeting will be considered. H. Peebles, Pres. E. M. Peebles, Sec.

KENTUCKY CAMP-MEETING.

The Kentucky camp-meeting and Conference will be held at Powder Mills, Hart Co., beginning Tuesday night, Sept. 30, and continuing until the next Monday night. We make an earnest appeal, first, to the Powder Mills church to commence now to get ready for this meeting, and to arrange matters so as to leave their homes for the encampment in time to have all ready before the meetings commence; secondly, to the brethren and sisters throughout the State to make a strong effort to be at the meeting in time and remain until the close. Come prepared to take care of yourselves and others. The brethren and sisters from abroad will be cared for. We expect that Eld. Canright, Eld. R. F. Andrews, and Eld. G. K. Owen and wife, will attend this meeting. Let all the members consider themselves a committee to interest the people to attend this meeting. There will be teams at Munfordsville, Tuesday, Sept. 30, to convey all who may come by railroad to the place of meeting. All who intend coming this way will please correspond with P. A. Williams, Rio, Hart Co., Ky. Teams will be at the depot only one day, Tuesday. Conference Committee.

TENNESSEE CAMP-MEETING.

As the General Conference favors us with ministerial help for two camp-meetings in our Conference, we think it best to hold a session of the State Conference at each place. The meeting for Tennessee will be held at Edgefield Junction, commencing with the Sabbath, Oct. 10, and continuing one week. Will every brother and sister in Tennessee make every reasonable effort to attend this meeting? Come prepared to care for yourselves. Those from a distance will be provided for. Use every effort to interest people to come to the meeting. Bro. G. K. Owen and Clinton Owens will arrange for this meeting in Tennessee. All who expect to go to Tennessee in wagons will come to the Kentucky meeting prepared to go right on from there. Conference Committee.

MAINE CAMP-MEETING.

This meeting will be held Sept. 4-9, at Waterville, on the same ground that was occupied last year. A reduction of one-half fare will be granted on the M. C. R. R., as usual. Ample provisions will be made for both man and beast. Eld. Geo. I. Butler and other able speakers will be present. Let every Sabbath-keeper in Maine come. All of us need the strength and encouragement which can be derived from attending this meeting. Let us come to seek God, and work for the salvation of perishing souls. We invite Bro. and Sr. White to attend if consistent with duty. Committee.

The next annual session of the Maine State Conference will be held on the camp-ground at Waterville, Sept. 3, 1879, at 4 P. M. Let all the delegates be upon the ground to attend the first meeting of the Conference. Those churches that have been organized this year, also unorganized bodies of Sabbath-keepers, should be represented in this session. J. B. Goodrich, Pres.

THE PENNSYLVANIA CAMP-MEETING.

By B. L. Whitney

According to appointment, it is now expected that the camp-meeting for the Pennsylvania Conference will be held at Friendship, N. Y., Sept. 10-16, and we wish to call the attention of the brethren of this Conference to the importance of their making especial efforts for the success of this our first camp-meeting.

There is no reason why there should not be a large attendance at this meeting, as the location selected is central, and within easy reach of all parts of the Conference. This is the first camp-meeting ever held in this part of the State, and we are anxious to see every company of Sabbath-keepers well represented at this meeting.

The Erie R. R. will give reduced fare to those attending the meeting over their road. Full particulars in regard to this will be given next week. It is expected that the General Conference will furnish us help for this meeting, and we extend a cordial and urgent invitation to Bro. and Sr. White to attend.

Now let all our brethren and sisters at once begin to make their calculations to come to this meeting. We certainly need the benefits to be derived from such privileges as this meeting will afford. We will do the best we can so that the expenses of the meeting shall be as light as possible, and as a large share of the brethren can come with their own teams if they choose, many of those who have heretofore been deprived of such privileges can now enjoy them.

B. L. WHITNEY.

NEW AND REVISED BLANKS.

By Dudley Marvin Canright

A number of leading brethren have lately taken all the blanks used in our Conference societies and carefully revised the old ones, adapting them to the present necessities of the cause; they have also gotten up some new ones to meet the growing wants of the cause. The president of the Conference should look these over and provide his secretary and different officers throughout the Conference with a full assortment of these blanks. They are as follows:—

1. Tract and Missionary Member’s Report. This blank is designed for the individual members of the society, on which to make their quarterly report to the librarian. It has been revised. There should be a good stock of these in the hands of each librarian.

2. Tract and Missionary Librarian’s Report. This is designed for the librarian, on which to make his quarterly report to the district. It has also been revised. Each librarian should have quite a number of these.

3. Sabbath-school Secretary’s Report. This has been used but a short time, and is now revised in good shape. Every secretary should use one of these at the end of each quarter in reporting the doings of his school to the State secretary.

4. Church Quarterly Reports. This also is a new blank lately gotten up for the use of the church clerk, on which he is to make out at the end of the quarter a full report of the standing and work of his church, and forward it to the president of the Conference. There are great advantages to be derived from using this blank. It enables the president to see readily each quarter what every church in the Conference is doing.

5. Quarterly Report of Tithes Paid to the Church. This also is a new blank. It is for the use of the treasurer, on which to report to the minister having charge of his district an exact statement of what every member has paid into the treasury during the quarter, and also how much he has sent to the State treasurer. By means of this the minister can tell exactly what every member in his district has done during the quarter, and who are neglecting their duty. Then he forwards these, after the district meeting, to the president, and he, at a glance, can tell what every man in the whole State is doing financially. He also compares them with the treasurer’s book, to see if the accounts are kept right.

6. Annual Report of the Church to the Conference. This is a new blank prepared for the purpose of giving a full statement of the church, Sabbath-school, and missionary society, and the tithes during the entire year. It is prepared by the clerk and sent to the Conference.

7. Letters of Commendation. These are letters sent by the clerk of one church to the clerk of another church, when a member is to move from one church to another.

8. Letters of Introduction. These are given to members wishing to be absent for a time from the church, but who do not wish to join elsewhere. All traveling brethren should have them.

9. Credentials for Delegates to the State Conference. Every church should have them to furnish its delegates to the annual meetings.

10. State Conference Report to the General Conference. This is a new blank adapted to the present workings of the church.

11. Credentials for Delegates to the General Conference.

12. Preachers’ Licenses. A blank to be filled out and given to the licentiates.

13. Certificates of Ordination. A blank to be filled out and given to each minister at his ordination by the officiating elders.

14. Ministers’ Credentials. These are to be filled out by the executive committee, and given to each minister annually on the renewal of his credentials.

15. Vigilant Missionary Weekly Reports. The name indicates what these are for.

It is the duty of each president to see that his Conference is duly and promptly furnished with all these blanks. Brethren, do your duty.

D. M. CANRIGHT.

REMAINING CAMP-MEETINGS FOR 1879.

INDIANA, No. 2,

MAINE, Waterville, Sept. 4-9.

VERMONT, Essex Junction, “ 11-16.

MICHIGAN, No. 2, Vassar, Sept. 4-8.

“ No. 3, Lyons, “ 18-22.

NEBRASKA, No. 1, Beaver City, Sept. 19-24.

“ No. 2, Seward, Oct. 2-7.

IOWA, Sept. 25-30.

PENNSYLVANIA, Friendship, N. Y., “ 10-16.

NEW YORK, Carthage, “ 18-23.

CALIFORNIA, No. 1, Fresno City, Aug. 28-Sept. 2.

“ “ 2, Healdsburg, Sept. 18-23.

KENTUCKY, Powder Mills, Sept. 30-Oct. 6.

TENNESSEE, Edgefield Junction, Oct. 10-16.

NOTICE

ALL who pass over the following-named railroads, P. and O., B. and L., Central Vermont, with roads under its control, and S. E., to our camp-meeting at Essex Junction, paying full fare, will receive free return checks on the ground. Vt. Conf. Com.

REDUCTION IN FARE TO THE VASSAR CAMP-MEETING.

By A. B. Oyen

The Detroit and Bay City R. R. will sell round-trip tickets from any station on the line to Vassar and return, at the rate of two cents per mile each way, between Sept. 3 and 9. The Chicago and Lake Huron will make the same reduction in fare on its line from Flint to Port Huron. A. B. OYEN.

TENTS FOR PENN. AND N. Y. CAMP-MEETINGS.

By B. L. Whitney

Arrangements have been made so that those who desire to rent tents for these meetings can do so at the following rates, which are much lower than we have heretofore paid: 24x30, $7.50; 16x24, $5.00; 12x17, $2.75; 9x12, $2.00.

Those wishing tents are requested to decide at once on the size and number wanted, and notify me without delay, that the tents may be on the ground in season. Address me at Rome, N. Y. We especially request those who wish tents for the Pennsylvania meeting to order immediately, so that their tents may be in time. All orders for this meeting should reach me by Sept. 3. B. L. Whitney.

VERMONT CAMP-MEETING SABBATH-SCHOOL.

By H. Pebbles

At the Essex Junction camp-ground, a general Sabbath-school will be held on Sabbath morning, Sept. 13. Come furnished with Instructors, Lesson Sheets, and question books, and with the lessons well learned.

The First Division will recite lesson 7, “The seventh-day,” in Bible Lessons for Little Ones; Divisions Two, Three, and Four, will recite the lessons designed for the second Sabbath in September, in the Instructor and its Supplement. Drill the children on the ten commandments, and on the names of the books of the Bible. Parts will be assigned classes to repeat in concert. Come with a purpose to heartily co-operate with those who may have charge of the school. H. PEBBLES.

ARE YOU GOING TO CAMP-MEETING?

By A. S. Hutchins

“I guess not, I don't think I shall.” How heavily these words have sunk into my heart a number of times recently. My dear brethren and sisters, are you going to let this meeting, the meeting at Essex Junction, Sept. 11-16, pass and you remain at home? Of course all cannot attend; but I fear a goodly number will stay away who should be there, and who will thus sustain a great loss. It is our last appeal, and no doubt it will be the last opportunity for some of us to enjoy a meeting of this kind. Before you fully decide to let this chance go by, please carefully read again the article “Our Camp-meetings,” from the pen of Sr. White, in REVIEW No. 3, current volume.

A. S. HUTCHINS.

VASSAR CAMP-MEETING SABBATH-SCHOOL

By W. C. White; J. Fargo; G. H. Bell

It is important that this Sabbath-school should be well attended; and we urge upon all who attend the camp-meeting to come prepared to take part in the Sabbath-school.

Those studying prophecy will take Lesson 42; the youth, Lesson 61; the children, Lesson 35; and the little ones, Lesson 36, in the book prepared for them.

We are anxious to see the Sabbath-schools of eastern Michigan well represented by officers, teachers, and scholars. Do not neglect to bring the children! We want to see their happy faces, and have a talk with them.

Secretaries should bring their Record Books, and the Class Records of the teachers. If they are right, it will be a satisfaction to see them; if they are imperfect, the errors will be kindly pointed out, and suggestions given in regard to the best way of correcting them. The Sabbath-school will be held at 8:45 Sabbath morning, and at the same hour on Sunday morning there will be a meeting to discuss the interests of the S. S. work. There will also be a teachers’ and officers’ meeting at some hour not occupied by more general meetings. Opportunities will be afforded for asking questions, in private as well as in public; and it is hoped that all will come prepared to present their difficulties, and not only to do this, but to report successes, or any encouraging features that may have come to their notice.

A box will be put up, as at our Sabbath-schools at home; and it is recommended that all come prepared to contribute generously to our Sabbath-school fund, that the work may not be hindered for want of means.

W. C. WHITE, ) J. FARGO, } Executive Committee. G. H. BELL, )

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NEW EDITION.

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Mich. T. & M. Society.

Dist 6 per F Howe $11.10.

Mich. Conf. Fund.

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Gen. Conf. Fund.

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Gen. T. & M. Society.—Donations.

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