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EXTRACTS FROM LETTERS.

Bro. James. A. Parmelee, of Park Co., Colorado, writes as follows:—

I have been mailing tracts and old copies of the REVIEW to all whose addresses I could find. I began in September. Here is an extract from one of the letters that I received from an old man who never heard of the third angel’s message until I sent him “Thoughts on Daniel” and the REVIEW. See what he says:—

“There can be no doubt but the seventh day of the week was the Sabbath of the Lord till Jesus died on the cross; and after looking at those eight scriptures which refer to the first day of the week, I find them sadly wanting in the essential elements which it takes to make a true Sabbath of the Lord. Hence I find no command calling on me to observe it as a holy day. You will now ask me whether I have taken my stand on the old Sabbath. I candidly say, Not yet. It looks plain; but as yet I have some lingering doubts, and wish to investigate still further before I commit myself; for it is a serious matter out of which must come the issues of life or death.”

Will not the people of God pray for this precious soul, that he may soon see the whole truth and accept it, and also for us here in Colorado, that God may help us?

From Madison, Madison Co., Neb., Bro. S. Arnold writes:—

I inclose $2.00, for which send me the REVIEW, which I cannot get along without. I brought some tracts with me when I came here; these I have distributed among the people, and some are anxious for more. One man and his wife are keeping the Sabbath. I think there is an opening here, if any of our preachers could be spared. If any of our brethren should come this way, please inquire for me, and make my house your home.

Obituary Notices.

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

Died of consumption, near Marengo, Iowa Co., Iowa, March 17, 1878, our father T. H. Sweazey, aged 63, years, 5 months, and 8 days. Also, our mother, T. A. Sweazey, died March 24, 1878, aged 58 years and 11 months. They leave a large circle of friends and ten children to mourn their loss; but we mourn not as those who have no hope. Our mother embraced the third angel’s message four years ago, under the labors of Bro. R. M. Kilgore. Soon after she connected herself with the Victor church of S. D. Adventists, and until her death remained an exemplary Christian. P. J. AND M. M. Darnser.

Died at Humboldt, Coles Co., Ill., March 9, 1878, sister Mary C. Smith, aged 61 years. She leaves a husband and several children to mourn her loss. She was an upright consistent Christian, and although a sufferer more or less for many years, yet she always wore a smile. She kept the Sabbath for some time before her death, and we fully trust she sleeps in Jesus. C. H. Bliss.

Died of diphtheria, in Poy Sippi, Waushara Co., Wis., April 18, 1878, Emily, youngest daughter of P. H. and N. J. Cady, aged seven and one-half years. Emily was loved by all who knew her, and we have laid her in the tomb only to sleep till Jesus comes. Our only desire is to prove faithful to the end, that we may share eternal life with those who sleep in Jesus. Vesta J. Olsen.

Died in Rockford, Ill., Aug. 31, 1877, Sr. Caroline, wife of Bro. J. S. Waddels, in the thirty-seventh year of her age. She was converted at the age of twelve years, and embraced the doctrine of Christ’s soon coming about five years before her decease. In June, 1877, she commenced to observe the Sabbath. Her husband, children, and friends were cheered with the confidence that she died in hope. Funeral sermon by Eld. R. F. Andrews. G. W. Colcord.

Western N. Y. Camp-meeting.

It is now decided to hold this meeting at Fillmore Park, East Aurora, N. Y., May 29 to June 4, 1878. This is one week earlier than was first proposed, and on account of this change we urge all our brethren who expect to attend this meeting to make their arrangements immediately about ordering tents, &c., that everything may be in readiness in good season. Tents can be rented as heretofore. Those wishing to rent tents will please write at once to Eld. B. L. Whitney, Rome, N. Y., stating size and number wanted. Parties wishing to buy tents can get them still cheaper than last year. The Buffalo, N. Y. and Philadelphia R. R. will give half-fare from all stations to the ground. General arrangements on the ground the same as usual. It is expected that one or more of the General Conference Committee will be present at this meeting.

We again urge that a special effort be made for a general attendance at this spring camp-meeting. CONFERENCE COMMITTEE.

Minnesota Conference Camp-Meeting Committee Appointment for 1878

By Harrison Grant

Notices.

At the last session of the Minnesota Conference it was voted that the Chair appoint the camp-meeting committee for 1878. Hence I make the following appointment: J. L. House, of Hutchinson; E. H. Pullen, Kingston; P. E. Hanson, Litchfield; B. F. Lee, Round Grove; J. M. Coker, Howard Lake; B. Pullen, Hutchinson. HARRISON GRANT.

The Review and Herald.

By Editor

Battle Creek, Mich., Fifth-Day, May 2, 1878.

The regular series of articles on Baptism, by Bro. Waggoner, comes to a conclusion in this number. Next week we shall commence an article from the same writer, on “History and Trine Immersion.”

The article we give on our first page on “The Socialists” is from a lengthy article in the Chicago Tribune. It is the view of the subject presented by the police authorities of that city. The Tribune itself, while it does not deny that the police take this view of the matter, affects to consider it a groundless alarm. But it is difficult to see why the police should so represent it, unless there was some ground for their expressed apprehensions. This view is greatly confirmed by the article given next in order, from the N. Y. World, on the Paris Communists in America. There are troublous times before us. Let the servants of God cut loose as fast as possible from this world, and transfer their effects over into that kingdom which cannot be shaken, by investing them in the cause of truth at this present time.

The general social meeting of the B. C. church last Sabbath afternoon, was one of a good degree of interest. One hundred and fifty-seven spoke in one hour and ten minutes.

It was found necessary to divide the church in Battle Creek into two divisions, for the celebration of the ordinances last Sabbath. Six of the thirteen classes of which the church is composed, met in the evening at the commencement of the Sabbath, and the seven remaining classes in the evening after the Sabbath. The house was filled on each occasion with as many as could be comfortably accommodated. Thus to suitably provide, on such occasions, for the number of Sabbath-keepers already here, we need a house of worship having a capacity double that of our present building.

The Advent Christian Times, started some years ago in Western Michigan, by J. V. Himes, but latterly published in Chicago, and which prospered until it was wrested from his management, has at length yielded to the pressure of the hard times, or the divided counsels of its supporters, and has been merged in The Bible Banner, published in Philadelphia, Pa. In consequence of this move, the question is now agitated of locating the latter paper in Chicago.

To Correspondents.

Should such as use tea, coffee, pork and tobacco, be retained in the church? B. H.

Ans. If a church is properly organized, such will not come in at first, and no trouble can then arise on the question of retaining them. The use of tobacco, however, is the only practice of those named above which is made a test of fellowship.

Should we use leavened or unleavened bread at the sacrament? E. G. D.

Ans. As the Lord’s supper is not the anti-type of the passover, we see no reason why we should confine ourselves to unleavened bread. Such has not been the practice of our people, so far as we know.

Would it be well to change our clock dials, so that midday would be marked by the figure 6, according to the Bible method of reckoning the hours of the day? E. A. L. and Q. M. W.

Ans. By no means. That would be drawing it out altogether too fine. The same may be said of some who contend that we should adopt the Hebrew names and reckoning of the months. We have before us a publication containing the following nonsensical effort to adopt a Bible date: “10th day of the thirteenth month, ve-adar, 1877,” and then knowing that this would be utterly unintelligible to the common reader, they go on to explain that it is “March 19, 1878.” This is a sufficient acknowledgment of the folly of any such effort at the present time.

Our Object.

By H. A. St. John

In calling attention, in March, through the REVIEW, to our church quarterly meetings, and appointing the place for district quarterly meetings, we suggested that these meetings be reported to the president. But one church and district has complied with this request. North Bloomfield church and Dist. No. 3, Bro. Wm. Chinnock, elder and director, reports a good meeting. I was present in Dist. No. 4 and Clyde church, and that released them. I do not write this to find fault, nor to secure reports of the past meetings, as it is now too late for that. I write to state the object in view in requesting such reports. My objects were distinctly two.

1. These reports would enable me better to understand the degree of prosperity in all the churches, and also in T. and M. work, and to provide help, according to necessity and ability, at the next quarterly meetings.

2. It was my thought further, to condense and arrange these reports for publication in the REVIEW. Sometimes some of these meetings are very interesting, and should be published.

We here suggest, that if church clerks would report the church quarterly meetings, and the district secretaries the district quarterly meetings, to the president, these reports might prove of much advantage to him in many ways.

Brethren in Ohio, we have entered upon our last quarter before our camp-meeting. In many respects it is not the best season for missionary labor, yet much may be done by way of visiting, writing, sending out reading matter by mail, etc., etc. We are lagging in the work. Shall we not take hold and make our labors in behalf of fallen humanity more abundant this quarter, than they were the last?

“Now if any man have not the Spirit of Christ, he is none of his.” Rom. 8: 9.

H. A. ST. JOHN.

Wisconsin Camp-meeting.

By Dudley Marvin Canright

THE Wisconsin camp-meeting will be held at Madison, May 29 to June 4. Probably this is the most favorable location for a camp-meeting that we have ever had in that State. We urge the friends of the cause to begin to plan now to come to this yearly feast. We invite all the Scandinavians to come. Eld. Olsen and other Scandinavian preachers will be present, and regular services in that language will be held daily. At this and the Minnesota meeting we hope to make arrangements for a more extensive work among that people this summer.

I did design to hold two general meetings in Wisconsin before the camp-meeting, but find I cannot do so. But if the preachers and officers of the State will remain over one week after the camp-meeting, we will take that time to instruct and drill them in the duties of their offices. Most of the business of the Conference and planning for the summer can be attended to then. Can we have such a meeting? D. M. CANRIGHT.

Minnesota Camp-meeting.

By Dudley Marvin Canright

The Minnesota camp-meeting will be held at Hutchinson, June 19 to 25. Let us have a large meeting. Let all the Scandinavians come. Eld. Olsen will attend, and hold meetings for them every day. Beginning on Friday morning before the camp-meeting, we will hold a business school till the camp-meeting begins. All the preachers, and as far as possible all the officers of every kind in the State, should attend this school. It will be much more profitable to them than the camp-meeting. Will all come? D. M. Canright.

J. N. AYERS

By J. N. Ayers

In the article published in last week's Review giving instruction how to come to the Kansas camp-meeting, I stated that on all roads except the L. L. and G. R. R. passengers will pay full fare to the camp-meeting, and receive a certificate on the ground, which will entitle them to return for one-fifth regular fare. The Kansas Pacific Railway prefer to sell round-trip tickets. The passenger buys his round-trip ticket from starting point for one and one-fifth fare. This will save all further trouble.

J. N. AYERS

Wanted: Sabbath-Keeping Farm Hand and Home Seeker

Wanted.

A young man who is a Sabbath-keeper is wanted, to work on a farm the coming season. For particulars, address Adam Walters, Bloomingdale, Van Buren Co., Mich.

If any young, middle-aged, or elderly woman should want a home in a Sabbath-keeping family, I should be pleased to hear from her. Address Mahala Randles, La Fayette, Tippecanoe Co., Ind.

Business Department.

“Not Slothful in Business.” Rom. 12:11.

Eld. I. Sanborn’s address, until further notice, will be Bondville, Bennington Co., Vt.

The address of Mrs. H. T. H. Sanborn is North Scituate, R. I.

The P. O. address of C. K. Drury is, for the present, Review Office, Battle Creek, Mich.

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 receipted pays—which should correspond with the Numbers on the Posters. If money for the paper is not in due time acknowledged, notice of the omission should be given.

$2.00 EACH. Sarah Prosper 53-22, John Rayle 54-1, Rodolph Fisher 54-22, Mrs J House 53-17, Jerred Mal, Irenee 53-5, J T Richards 53-16, D Boardman 53-18, John D Chapman 53-17, A W Nary 53-9, L T Dysert 53-14, W W Lockwood 53-14, N Lawrence 53-17, M A Lawrence 53-17, Sarah C Johnson 53-17, C Gregory 54-9, A C Neff 53-17, Hattie Bolander 53-7, Frank P Hall 53-17, John Stanes 53-17, E B Saunders 53-14, Mrs P D Lawrence 54-1, L H Densmore 53-11, Jane W Parsons 53-17, F D Graves 53-17, Wm Brown 53-15, L G Meeker 53-12, S W Bird 53-17, Joseph Smith 53-17, A P Bump 50-10, Wm Bitner 53-1, A R Henry 53-17, E C Penn 53-17, Marcus Grinnell 53-17, A Loveland 53-17, J Barrows 53-17, Erastus Mack 53-17, Ellis Clark 53-18.

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MISCELLANEOUS. H D Banks 50c 52-4, Washington Morse 50c 52-5, Louisa C Lowe $1.50 53-17, Wm Penniman 50c 52-5, Mrs E Emerick 50c 52-6, Henry Hall 25c 52-1, Geo W Washburn 75c 52-17, G K Ayers 50c 52-8, Julius Wright 50c 52-5, A B Stowell 50c 52-1, J B Mock 50c 52-5, Carrie McIntyre 50c 52-5, Mrs A V Austin 50c 52-8, Edward Hamel 50c 52-9, H J Mosses 50c 52-6, Chas M Everest 97c 52-17, Mrs Verleana Lytaker 1.50 53-17, J S Marr 1.50 53-17, Geo W Chamberlain 1.50 53-18, Mrs June McLain 1.50 53-18, Daniel Cornell 75c 52-17, Miss Catharine Roller 1.50 53-18, May Calvert 1.50 53-18, R H Phelps 1.50 53-18, E M Kallock 50c 52-5, Levi Turney 1.25 52-23, E A Gifford 5c 52-6, K H Elliott 50c 52-21, J M Philpott 1.50 53-17, Samuel Clem 1.50 53-17, Martin Leech 50c 52-5, Samuel Gifford 1.50 53-17, E Van Deusen 1.50 51-17, Mrs Ann E Moulthrop 75c 52-17, S J Farrand 1.50 53-17, Thomas Gifford 2.25 52-10, A A McKay 1.50 53-17, A J Corey 3.00 53-19, Mrs W H Hall 1.38 53-1, Robert Stanhope 1.25 53-15, Wm Thorp 1.50 53-17, Mrs Lucinda McCormick 1.50 50-9, Warren Bacheller 4.00 53-14, Sanford P Rider 5c 52-8, Francis B Yale 50c 52-8, Joshua Snider 50c 52-8, Hiram Ward 50c 52-8, Barbara E Nuding 50c 52-8, A S Round 50c 52-8, Chas E Whitlatch 75c 52-17, Thos H Tucker 25c 52-8, Wm Hunt 25c 52-17, Mrs O H Campbell 50c 52-8.

Books Sent by Mail.

William H Clark 20c, Ellen C Jessup 30c, Abraham Gros 10c, Ella Reed 25c, Seth Newton 25c, G D Pettay 14c, James Kelsey 25c, Harmon Lindsay $1.00, G V Miner 2.00, E E Sanford 2.60, John J Tobin 15c, J R Smith 50c, O Davis 1.00, Mary Seederly 10c, Benjamin Hyland 25c, Mrs L S Folsom 25c, Mrs G Gordon 1.00, Fowler McDonell 25c, R P Johnson 75c, Amelia Worden 35c, Andrew J Corey 50c, J E Green 10c, Carl Zwerneman 50c, J Wheaton 4c, Mrs A H Cole 3.00, Mary Sweeney 25c, C C Nelson 5c, A J Cudney 50c, W T Currie 25c, Mrs F M Pooler 25c, J N Betts M D 25c, Josie M Tyson 25c, James B Sheapley 25c, Eld J M Morgan 25c, S A Grattan 9c, Philip Servoss 1.00, Marcus Grinnell 1.00, Mrs M W Long 25c, Mrs M Byrne 25c, Mrs Nettie Thomson 25c, Mrs A P Overton 25c, Miss Louisa Van Winkle 25c, Mrs P H Hiltz 25c, Mrs T B Hood 25c, Mrs E E Morrow 25c, Mrs M A Woods 25c, Mrs Luke Waits 21c, Elmer McArthur 1.25, L L Colby 3.02, E S Bruce 15c, Mrs H Bundy 25c, S McCrea 25c, John Tucker 1.24, E Higley 90c, C S Veeder 90c, M E Rathbun 1.00, G A King 30c, A P Van Horn 3.25, A M Mann 15c, A Fuel 1.56, Chas L Boyd 7.55, J J Boardman 3.85, Mrs K Cross 1.00, M Kittle 3.00.

Books Sent by Express.

S N Haskell 19.75.

Books Sent by Freight.

Warren Walker $81.51, D H Lawson 13.50, George A King 73.25, Wm Beebe 17.10, J N Ayers 75.85, E G Rust 17.40.

Cash Rec’d on Account.

Wm Ings per M D Amadon $10.00, E Van Deusen 90c, Alex Carpenter 50c, Ind T & M Society per J W Covert 25.00, J N Ayers 3.00, Kan T & M Society per J N Ayers 40.00, Wm Ings per R G Lockwood 4.00, Ill T & M Society per F M T Simonson 24.75, Ill T & M Society per F M T Simonson 31.89, Texas T & M Society per E G Rust 35.00, Ohio T & M Society per M E Guilford 191.26, N Y T & M Society per E H W 20.50, Vt T & M Society per A S Hutchins 67.81, Vt T & M Society per F T Wales 4.25, Ind T & M Society per S H Lane 79.25, Maine T & M Society per R J Goodrich 100.00.

European Mission.

M D Amadon $10.00, Josephine House 5.00, Lewis Martin 1.00, M A Ashley 1.00, Earnest H Colvin 50c, Hans Lars per J F Hanson 14.00, A W Maynard 25.00, Mrs C L Rhodes 40.00, A Lincklaen friend 10.00.

Mich. T. & M. Society.

Dist 9 per Wm Ostrander $15.00, Dist 11 per Alex Carpenter 9.50, Dist 11 per A Carpenter Alaiedon 2.35, Dist 11 per A Carpenter Locke added 7½ 4.20, Dist 1 C S Veeder 2.55, Dist 7 per W Reynolds 88.47, Dist 3 Battle Creek Church 99.55.

Mich. Conf. Fund.

Ithaca J O Gorriss $2.50, Genoa 20.00, Locke 25.13, Ithaca per W Reynolds $35.38, Ithaca per W Reynolds 14.90, A J Corey 5.00, Monterey per J S Day 13.81, Matherton per L Kellogg 4.00, Greenbush & Duplain per E A Sevey 23.00, Vernon per L Turney 5.75, Watrousville per S J D 10.00, H J Spicer 1.00, Newton per Bro Stiles 15.00.

S. D. A. E. Society.

Ellis Clark $50.00.

Danish Mission.

A sister $5.00, Iver Aspaas 5.00.

Pacific Mission.

H D Soule $50.00.

Gen. T. & M. Society.

M J Steward $5.00, M J Price (Freewill Offering) 50c, H T Barnard 5.00.

APPOINTMENTS

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

Kansas Conference.

The third annual session of the Kansas Conference of S. D. Adventists will be held at Neosho Falls, Woodson Co., in connection with the camp-meeting, May 22-27, 1878. Each church in the Conference should see that its delegate is elected and provided with credentials signed by the clerk, and all unorganized bodies of Sabbath-keepers should be suitably represented. Delegates should bring reports of the standing and condition of their respective churches. KANSAS CONF. COM.

Kansas T. and M. Society.

The third annual meeting of the Kansas T. and M. Society will be held at Neosho Falls, Woodson Co., in connection with the camp-meeting, May 22-27, 1878. Every officer of the society (and every member too) should attend this meeting. J. N. AYERS, Pres.

The Lord willing, our new meeting-house at South Lancaster will be dedicated May 4 and 5. The State quarterly meeting will be held here then. A general attendance is requested. A regular course of lectures will follow, if there is sufficient interest. S. N. HASKELL. D. M. CANRIGHT.

Ohio Appointments.

CHANGES.

Bellville,	May 1, 2.
Waterford,	“ 4, 5.
Van Wert,	“ 4, 5.
Newark,	“ 11, 12.
Mendon,	“ 11, 12.
Gilboa,	“ 14, 15.
Hamler,	“ 18, 19.
Bowling Green,	“ 25, 26.

Brethren and sisters, turn out to these meetings. The Lord willing, a minister will be with you. The scattered membership of Defiance church will meet at Hamler, on the ridge. Church clerks and S. S. treasurers are expected to be on hand at all these meetings, with their books of record. We must see them. When appointments are for Sabbath and first-day, the first meeting will be at 7:30 Friday evening. Expect to see friends from Mendon at Van Wert. H. A. ST. JOHN.

At Patricksburg, Owen Co., Ind., May 4, 5. Near Bloomington, Monroe Co., where Bro. Butcher may appoint, May 11, 12. At Friendship, Ripley Co., May 18, 19. There will be opportunity for baptism at the above-named places. S. H. LANE.

The meeting appointed by Bro. Haskell for Aroostook Co., Maine, to be held May 11-14, will be held with the church in Linneus. We ask for a general gathering of our people in that county. Let all make a special effort to attend all the meetings. Bro. H. is prepared to give us just the instruction we all need to make us effectual workers in the missionary field. Come one, come all. J. B. GOODRICH.

We will commence a series of meetings, with the church at Ransom Center, Mich., May 4, at 10:30 A. M. As these meetings will be of a business nature, a general attendance of the members of the church is desired. Will Bro. Wilbur meet us at Hillsdale Thursday afternoon, May 2. W. H. LITTLEJOHN. M. S. BURNHAM.

I WILL hold meetings in Kansas, as follows: Limestone, May 2-5. Morton, “ 9-13. As these meetings are the last we can hold with these churches before camp-meeting, we hope those who are indebted to us for books will be able to make settlement in full. J. H. COOK.