p. 72 | Review and Herald, Vol. 50, No. 9. (8/23/1877)

KENTUCKY TENT.

By S. Osborn; O. Soule

The interest at Glover’s Creek is increasing. About four hundred were out yesterday. We gave two discourses on the Sabbath question. Good attention was given. Already several talk of keeping the Sabbath, and the dragon is being stirred. We are all in good health and courage.

S. OSBORN. O. SOULE.

MORTON, CHEROKEE CO., KANSAS.

By J. H. Cook; L. D. Santee

SEVERAL are keeping the Sabbath here, we do not know just how many. Last Sunday evening, twenty-three of the leading ones of the congregation arose, thus testifying that they believed the seventh day ought to be observed. Next Sabbath we are to have two services. We hope for a good delegation from our own (Oswego) church. Many here admit the truth, but there is great need of the Spirit of God to convert, and show them the necessity of obedience.

J. H. COOK.

L. D. SANTEE.

PACIFIC COAST.

(Abridged from the SIGNS OF THE TIMES.)

Sacramento, Tent No. 1.

Aug. 4, Bro. Healy and Stephens held their second Sabbath meeting at this place. Forty were present besides children. Twenty-one signed the covenant; others are keeping the Sabbath.

Grangeville, Tent No. 2.

Sixteen discourses had been given at this place up to Aug. 3. Bro. J. L. Wood reports an increasing interest, and that they now enter upon the Sabbath question.

KANSAS T. & M. SOCIETY.

By J. N. Ayers; Nettie Sharp

The quarterly report of the Kansas T. and M. Society for quarter ending June 30, 1877, is as follows:—

District	No. 2	No. 6	No. 11	No. 13
Membership	2		37	30
No. Reports	2		10	12
" Donors			5	6
" Families Visited		27	2	6
" Letters Written		8	5	4
" New Members	1	1		2
" New Subscribers		1
" Periodicals Distributed	12	36	69	185
" Alm. tracts Distributed	1	12	72	15
" P Tracts and Pamphlets distrib	2200	3675	3001	10,498
Rec’d for Membership	$1 00	$1 00		$2 00
" by Donation		$3 80	$4 40	$11 35
" from Book sales	15		45
" on Periodicals		6 00
" from each District	1 15	11 75	3 75	14 50

There are thirteen districts in the Society, and only four of these have reported, and but few of the members in these districts. Dist. No. 6 failed to report the number of members or reports.

J. N. Ayers, Pres. Nettie Sharp, Sec.

SETTLE DIFFICULTIES RIGHT.

Nothing is settled permanently until it is settled right. Shifts, concealments, subterfuges, and evasions amount to nothing. A wrong may be apologized for, defended, indorsed, covered up, lied about, daubed over, winked at, or silently endured; but so long as it exists, there is trouble in store. Build your house as big as you like, if there is a wrong in the foundation, you have put powder under the whole concern. While that is there, nothing can make the structure safe. By and by the spark will find the train, and then comes an explosion, and the whole mass goes hurtling in the air.

From every wrong decision there lies an appeal. It may be to conscience; it may be to impartial men; or it may be to the righteous Judge upon the great white throne. However the matter may be stifled, smoothed over, or misrepresented, every wrong not righted will come up and keep coming up.

Obituary Notices.

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

Died, in Arkansas, Wis., our only child, Stella Downer, after an illness of just one week. We loved her much. We feel thankful for the twenty-one months of comfort God has given us with her. We could have spared everything else on earth better. But our grief is more than equaled by our joy. Our good faith helps us. Jesus will not long leave her in the enemy’s land. Only those who knew her can at all estimate our loss. We bury her to-day, Aug. 7, 1877. D. DOWNER.

Died, in Ottawa, Ottawa Co., Mich., July 3, 1877, in the thirty-eighth year of her age, Sister Elizabeth Pixley, wife of Bro. F. C. Pixley, and daughter of George and Elizabeth Burnham, of Otsego, Mich. She embraced the Sabbath under the labors of the writer, and was baptized by him in the spring of 1873. She has since remained steadfast in the faith. She leaves a husband and four children, and a large circle of friends, who deeply mourn their loss. Yet they look forward with hope to the resurrection morning, believing that she sleeps in Jesus. Funeral services by the writer. Text, Rev. 14:13. R. C. HORTON.

Died, at West Haven, Vt., of inflammation of the bowels, July 10, 1877, Mary S. Foster, aged 60 years, 2 months, and 10 days. Her sickness was short, but she was a great though patient sufferer. She had been a commandment keeper for nearly fourteen years. It was her desire that her children should be faithful to the end. Sermon at the funeral by Eld. Craft, Baptist. P. A. MINER.

Appointments: Church Meetings in Minnesota, Missouri, Michigan, Iowa

Appointments.

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

Meetings in Minnesota will be held as follows:—

At Tenhassen, Aug. 25, 26; Wells, at house of Bro. Kelsey, Sept. 1; Mankato, “ 8, 9; Wrightstown, “ 15, 16; Jay, “ 22, 23; Golden Gate and Home churches, at Golden Gate, “ 15, 16; Agency, “ 22, 23. Eld. Babcock will attend the last two appointments. Harrison Grant.

Monthly meeting for the churches of Oswego Co., N. Y., at Vermillion, Sept. 1 and 2, 1877. A general attendance is desired. Daniel Bowes.

Providence permitting, I will meet with the churches of Missouri as follows:— Prairie Valley, Daviess Co., Sabbath and Sunday, Aug. 25, 26; Hamilton, Sept. 1, 2; Lincoln, near Holden, “ 8, 9. I desire to see at these meetings a large attendance of all the friends of the cause within a reasonable distance. Brethren, let us hope and work for better days in Missouri. Geo. I. Butler.

Meeting at the tent in Fowlerville, Livingston Co., Mich., Sabbath, Aug. 25, at 2:30 p. m. We desire to see a general turnout of all the brethren within reach of us. H. M. Kenyon. M. B. Miller.

The next quarterly meeting of Dist. No. 6, Iowa and Nebraska Tract Society, will be held at Woodburn, Clark Co., Iowa, Oct. 13, 14. All the societies and churches should be represented at this meeting. It is expected that Bro. Caldwell will be there to assist in the meeting. J. L. Syp, Director.

Meetings will be held in Iowa as follows:— Hook’s Point, Aug. 25, 26. Denison, Sept. 1, 2. There will be opportunity for baptism at each of these places, and the missionary work will be considered. H. Nicola.

Northern N. Y. Camp-Meeting.

By B. L. Whitney; A. H. Hall

AFTER a careful inspection of the various localities proposed for this meeting, it is decided that it should be held at Carthage, Jeff. Co. This is a town of about three thousand five hundred inhabitants, eighteen miles from Watertown on the Utica and Black River R. R. Jefferson Park, the ground selected for the meeting, lies on the railroad, one and one-half miles from the village, toward Watertown. It is bounded on one side by the Black River and is covered with a beautiful grove of beech and maple. The river will afford a convenient opportunity for baptism on the ground.

All trains (six each way per day) stop at the ground, and reduction of fare is given from all stations on the road to the Park. The Rome, Watertown and Ogdensburg R. R. also give a reduction from all stations on their road, the same as last year.

Full particulars as to route for reaching ground, tickets, etc., will be given next week.

We appoint as camp-meeting committee, Wm. Brown, Geo. D. Ballou, and Stephen M. Cobb, and recommend them to consult with Bro. Asa M. Green, the only member of the Conference Committee in that part of the State, in reference to arrangements for the meeting.

And now we appeal to our brethren, especially in the northern and central part of the State, to do all in their power to make this meeting a success. In order to do this it will be necessary,

1. For the brethren to make a special effort to attend. The times are hard and many feel that they cannot afford the time and means that will be required if they come; but this is really a strong reason why they should put forth a greater effort to be there. Provide yourselves with tents for yourselves, and others you may wish to entertain. Those who wish to rent tents can do so, as heretofore, by applying immediately to Wm. Brown, Mannsville, Jefferson Co., N. Y., stating size and number wanted.

2. Do all you can to induce your unconverted friends and neighbors to come with you. Provide a place for them, and thus do all you can to bring them under the influence of the truth. Our western meeting was a grand success, and this may be, if we will labor for it.

3. And most of all, pray that the Lord will greatly bless our annual Conference and camp-meeting, and send us such of his servants as will give us the help that we need.

In behalf of our Conference, we extend an urgent invitation to Bro. and Sr. White to be present at this meeting. We also invite Bro. D. M. Canright to attend. Every church in the Conference should take immediate steps, to be represented by delegate at the Conference. (See appointment next week.) And we invite all the brethren from all parts of the State who can do so to attend. B. L. WHITNEY. A. H. HALL.

Annual Meetings.

Vermont Camp-Meeting.

The Vermont Camp-meeting for 1877 will be held near Morrisville, Lamoille Co., Sept. 6-11, 1877.

Arrangements are made for keeping horses on hay for forty cents each, per day, during the meeting. A provision stand will be run about as last year. We shall do our best to accommodate those who come not having tents. In the line of wearing apparel, warm gloves, overshoes, etc., and bedding, be sure and bring enough. Nights and mornings may be more chilly than at any previous camp-meeting. Come prepared to resist the cold. Well furnished in this direction, there is not one-hundredth the danger of colds that many imagine. All should be on the ground Thursday morning.

Vt. Conf. Com.

Vermont State Conference.

The fifteenth annual session of the Vt. State Conference of S. D. Adventists will be held in connection with the camp-meeting at Morrisville, Sept. 6-11, 1877.

We hope each church will be represented by a delegate or delegates, according to the constitution, with letters stating the numerical and financial strength, and spiritual standing of their respective churches. Let each S. S. treasurer see that all pledges are paid up to July 1, 1877. Please do not defer the payment of S. S., or means otherwise due to the Conference, on the supposition that funds are not needed. “Will a man rob God?”

We also cordially invite our brethren, sisters, and friends, from Canada, who may or may not have united with the Conference as churches, to meet with us in our annual gathering.

A. S. HUTCHINS, L. BEAN, S. H. PECK, Vermont Conf. Com.

Vermont T. and M. Meeting.

The sixth annual meeting of the Vt. T. and M. Society will be held in connection with the camp-meeting at Morrisville, Sept. 6-11, 1877.

A. S. HUTCHINS, Pres.

Maine Camp-Meeting.

The Maine Camp-meeting for 1877 will be held at Richmond, Aug. 29 to Sept. 4, on the ground occupied last year. Half-fare will be granted on the Maine Central R. R. and its branches. We hope to see a general gathering of our people this year. Let no one who can possibly attend stay at home. Let all the tents be in order on Tuesday, so that we can have things in readiness to commence the meeting on Wednesday. And let all come prepared to stay until its close. We earnestly request all of our scattered brethren and sisters to attend this meeting.

CONFERENCE COMMITTEE.

Maine State Conference.

The eleventh annual meeting of the Maine State Conference will be held on the camp-ground at Richmond, Aug. 29 to Sept. 4, 1877. Let all our churches and scattered Sabbath-keepers immediately take the necessary steps to fully represent themselves at this meeting.

We request all the delegates to be present on Wednesday, so as to attend the first session of the Conference.

J. B. GOODRICH, GEO. W. BARKER, WM. MORTON, Maine Conference Committee.

The Maine T. and M. Society will hold its fourth annual meeting on the camp-ground at Richmond, Aug. 29 to Sept. 4, 1877.

J. B. GOODRICH, Pres.

CAMP-MEETINGS FOR 1877.

ILLINOIS, Clinton, Aug. 22-28.

NEW ENGLAND, Groveland, Mass., " 22-28.

MAINE, Richmond, Aug. 29 to Sept. 4.

VERMONT, Morrisville, Sept. 6-11.

NEW YORK, Carthage, " 11-17.

MICHIGAN, Lansing, " 18-.

Playing Blind Man’s Buff.

By Uriah Smith

THIS is what the opponents of the Sabbath seem just now to be doing. Some of our Adventist exchanges are particularly lively in this direction. It is amusing to see them groping and stumbling around among the very crudest ideas respecting the Sabbath question. The Greek of Matt. 28:1 is exciting their curiosity not a little. But they would do well to go back about twenty years, and read up.

We can never cease to be thankful that the great, distinguishing, and testing truth for the people of God in these last days, is so clear that the bitterest attacks of prejudice, sophistry and ignorance can make no impression upon it. Such is the Sabbath question. He who is passably well informed upon this subject, and consistently observes the institution, is girded with a panoply of strength which places him beyond all fear in this direction. And better than all, he has that degree of the blessing and approbation of Heaven, that his heart is filled with joyful anticipations of that promised rest which in our earthly Sabbaths is so feebly emblemed.

U. S.

To Students.

By S. B.

Those coming to Battle Creek to attend College are expected to apply to the “Committee for Locating Students” for assistance. The duty of providing our students suitable and convenient rooms is one of no trivial responsibility. With an experience of two or three years we have had opportunity to prove its bearing upon our school, as well as upon the individuals. Both school and student suffer with this duty neglected. We must insist that all from abroad who expect to attend our school, consult with the committee before deciding upon rooms or boarding places for themselves.

The committee is provided with a list of rooms to be rented, with full particulars of size, price, furniture, &c.

The members of the committee are W. O. White, Dr. W. J. Fairfield, and S. Brownsberger. Should students inquire at REVIEW AND HERALD Office they will be directed to a member of the committee. S. B.

Vermont Camp-Meeting.

By A. S. Hutchins

The grove selected for our camp-meeting to be held Sept. 6-11, 1877, is about half a mile north of Morrisville, and about the same distance from the grove occupied by the Methodists for camp-meetings. The ground selected for the encampment is level, dry, and pleasant. The grove is a beautiful one: it is not dense, but will afford ample shade.

Morrisville is a flourishing village, situated on the banks of the Lamoille river. Our camp-ground, with its cotton dwellings imbosomed in the gentle grove, and large canvas tents spread for worship, with ample preparations for services in the open air in fair weather, viewed from this village, will present an imposing and attractive appearance. Come to this meeting, dear brethren and sisters. Come, bringing your children, your neighbors, and friends. Sound out the invitation. Say to the professed Christian, say to the backslidden, say to the poor sinner, Come.

The meeting was put by three weeks in consequence of the first appointment falling on the time of the centennial celebration of the battle of Bennington, and to carry it by the hurry of harvesting, and for the reason that we could not earlier secure the labors of Eld. D. M. Canright. A cordial invitation is extended to Bro. and Sr. White, to meet with us in our camp-meeting. Come to the meeting, brethren and sisters, in season; come to remain till its close. Come to do good, and get good. A. S. HUTCHINS.

Good News.

UNDER this heading, Bro. J. B. Goodrich gives in the SIGNS of Aug. 9, the following extract from a letter written by Bro. Wm. J. Dunscomb, of Portland, Me.:—

“With much pleasure I write you these lines. When I saw you last in Portland I made the statement that there was a company of Sabbath-keepers on an island in the bay, and last Tuesday I ventured to find the truth of the matter. There is a little company there who have started from reading the Bible. They have had no tracts, no preacher; but the Lord has been with them and enlightened their minds through his word. They were very glad to see me, and would like to have some preacher come and preach to them. They seem to understand all the principal truths, that is, the nature of man, the state of the dead, etc. There are about twelve families on the island, and three of them are keeping the Sabbath; a fourth has gone back, from opposition.”

Bro. G. proposes to visit these friends before camp-meeting.

The Prospect Brightens.

By A. S. Hutchins

EVERYWHERE our brethren and sisters will rejoice at the prospect of seeing Bro. and Sr. White at our camp-meeting. When it has looked the most doubtful about getting experienced help, the courage of the brethren has generally been good. Their words of hope and good cheer we have appreciated. Now that the prospect brightens let the few fearful ones take courage. Let none draw back now.

So far as I know, the fast was generally observed as recommended. With us it was a good day. God blessed. Let not the prayers of the churches cease. And while we earnestly desire the Lord of the harvest to thrust out men into the ripening fields, may we be sober, and daily watch for our own post of duty, and fill it well. “Thy testimonies are very sure: holiness becometh thine house, O Lord, forever.” Let us hope for a profitable meeting.

A. S. HUTCHINS.

To the Sabbath-Keepers in Marshalltown, Iowa.

By O. M. Olds

SHALL we not begin to hunt each other up? Let all who love the truth without regard to nationality, assemble on Sabbath, Aug. 25, at my residence, at ten o’clock A. M., for prayer and the study of the word of God. Residence on First Avenue, between Webster and Lincoln streets, the fourth house north of the first ward school-house, east side of the street.

O. M. OLDS.

Business Department.

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

RECEIPTS

For Review and Herald.

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$2.00 EACH. Julia A Hawkins 52-7, M A Dayton 52-10, E A Hillis 51-2, Elizabeth Reed 52-8, Joel G Satterlee 52-7, L G Meeker 51-12, John Dresser 51-8, C E Chapman 51-18, S A Holmes 52-1, G L Holiday 52-7, Albert Cash 52-4, Thos Bickle 52-1, Susan Crandall 51-25, Benj Holmes 51-12, Mrs E Althouse 51-20, J S Cole 52-8, Gertrude Cobb 52-8, D B Welch 52-13, Dr J Grover 52-9, Wm E Armstrong 52-9, Wm H Mills 52-8, Gabriel Lloyd 52-10, Lucien Nourse 52-7, Caroline Morey 52-7, Julia A Knapp 51-22, A S Bartlett 52-2, Sabrina Simouson 52-10, W W Kelley 52-8, Mrs Anna Taber 52-7, Lucy H Winslow 51-13, Martha C Holcomb 52-7.

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MISCELLANEOUS. Mrs H Chatfield 38c. 51-1, James F Munger 75c 51-1, Wm Odell 50c 50-22, Eliza Leighton $1.50 52-7, Joseph Shally 50c 50-25, Joseph Bucham 50c 50-25, Alfred Marten 75c 51-7, Gardner Kellogg 1.50 52-7, S J Demars 50c 50-25, Thos Hall 50c 51-1, Orville Forbes 50c 51-1, Mrs D F Morgan 50c 51-1, H B Whitney 50c 51-1, Geo S Chamberlain 1.35 52-4, H McNeal 50c 50-25, R House 50c 50-25, A H Thorp 75c 51-8, J T Thorp 1.50 52-8, Mrs Jane Neal 1.50 52-8, Lucinda Wallace 1.50 51-20, Joseph Bower 75c 51-8, James Barcus 75c 51-8, H S Meader 38c 50-22, John Reedels 1.50 52-13, M A Dalbey 1.50 52-8, Louisa Hinkle 1.50 52-8.

Books Sent by Mail.

Thomas Smith 20c, F H Carpenter $1.75, J Kahl 10c, C H Hutchinson 50c, Gustaf Freeman 2.00, Lafayette Kingsley 25c, A P Ackerman 2.00, Mrs Mary E Phenee 3.00, Mrs Mary Bierce 1.00, Chas Thompson 1.00, Miss C F Lyford 2.50, Walter A Graves 57c, Maria Ives 35c, Geo W Peabody 85c, Eli N Hatt 2.00, John Edwards 50c, R Thompson 50c, John P Christen 1.00, G P Bailey 1.00, M G Wells 1.00, M E Eckles 65c, S D Pollock 1.45, Miss J H Irish 1.00, S R Wells & Co 66c, W E Buker 1.15, Signs of the Times 61c, Henry F Erikson 1.00, H N Pierce 35c, R S Risler 35c, G S Honeywell 50c, H C Newton 1.00, J V Hester 75c, C W Stuttle 10c, S Battin 10.24, T L Chadborne 15c, Russell Hart 30c, D A Wenill 15c, S W Rader 1.00, Jas M Clark 1.00, Dora Moore 50c, John Osborn 50c, J Harris 10c, I G Hosbrook 1.00, P Anderson 40c, C M Shepard 2.00, A Buesing 1.75, Florence T Burk 25c, Robert Reid 50c.

Books Sent by Express.

Warren Cochran $1.00, T F Emans 12.50, R J Lawrence 17.80, Nettie Sharp 29.35, D M Cartwright 10.50.

Books Sent by Freight.

S H Lane $44.90, A J Stover 104.55, J B Goodrich 67.83, A K Atteberry 7.79, A S Hutchins 25.90, H A St John 211.97, H Grant 105.40.

Cash Rec’d on Account.

N Y T & M Society $110.40, S N Haskell 1000.00, Ind T & M Society 47.36, W W Sharp 12.21, Wm Covert 6.91, Signs of the Times 182.00.

Mich. Conf. Fund.

Mattawan per J R Richards $2.73, Douglass per R Reid 12.50.

Gen. Conf. Fund.

Ind Conf $50.00.

Mich. T. & M. Society.

Dist 10, $6.00. Dist 7, 2.00.

Book Fund.

G W States $10.00.

S. D. A. E. Society.

Lamart Lanchees $10.00, S R Morrison 1.00, J H Graham 5.00, Frank Zirkle 2.00, A W Oster 1.00, John Roberts 10.00, “An old friend” 10.00, Harriet Hornaday 1.00, Byron Sperry & wife 80.00.

Danish Mission.

Peter Jensen $1.00, Ole C Haugsted & wife 10.00.

Swedish Mission.

Mrs O Gilbert $1.00.