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Review and Herald, Vol. 46, No. 8.

Constantine—No. 5
Earlier text: Wresting Scripture

Sixteenth Annual Session of the Seventh-Day Adventist Publishing Association.

By James White; Freddie House

In accordance with notice given in REVIEW, the sixteenth annual meeting of the Seventh-day Adventist Publishing Association was held at Battle Creek, Mich., Aug. 10, 1875, at nine o'clock A. M. The meeting was called to order by S. N. Haskell, who, in absence of the President, was elected President pro tem. Prayer was offered by Eld. U. Smith.
The calling of the roll showed forty-four stock-holders present, representing one hundred and twenty-five votes.
It was moved by U. Smith that the Chair appoint a committee of three to present an informal nomination for officers. Carried.
The persons appointed for said committee were James Harvey, U. Smith, and H. Nicola.
On motion of U. Smith, adjourned to call of the President.

SECOND SESSION.

Meeting called by the President, Aug. 10, at five o'clock P. M. Prayer by S. N. Haskell.
The number of stock-holders not present in morning session was ascertained, making in all sixty stock-holders, representing one hundred and seventy-two votes. The Auditor read the following report of the financial workings of the Association for the year ending Aug. 9, 1875:—

TREASURER'S REPORT.

RECEIPTS.

Cash on Hand, July 31, 1874, ........................................ $1,453.01 Rec'd on REVIEW, ............................ $7,467.86      “   “  Youth's Instructor, .............. 1,303.05      “   “  True Missionary, .................... 79.11      “   “  Voice of Truth, ................ 11,023.75      “   “  Acc'ts & Deposits, ................ 89,122.93      “   “  Shares, .............................. 496.00      “   “  Donations & Legacies, ................ 15.00      “   “  Job Work, ........................ 10,156.61      “   “  Sales, ........................... 23,810.08      “   “  Book Fund, ........................ 2,713.55      “   “  Educational Fund, ................ 15,325.38      “   “  Mich. Conf.   “   “ .............. 5,351.89      “   “  Gen.   “     “   “ .............. 5,515.17                                               ——— $172,380.38 Total, ........................................ $173,833.39

EXPENDITURES.

Paid out on Acc'ts & Dep'ts, ................ $8,395.93      “   “  for Stock, ........................ 18,882.51      “   “  “  Real Estate, ..................... 3,500.00      “   “  “  Office Labor, ................... 14,474.04      “   “  “  Wood & Incidentals, ............... 5,397.90      “   “  “  Type & Fixtures, .................. 816.22      “   “  “  Writing MSS, ..................... 3,228.52      “   “  on Educational Fund, .............. 25,673.93      “   “  “  Book Fund, ........................ 4,070.34      “   “  “  Mich. Conf. Fund, ................ 4,737.44      “   “  “  Gen. Conf. Fund, ................. 6,331.51 Cash on Hand to Balance, ...................... 2,905.05                                               ——— Total, ........................................ $173,833.39

INVENTORY.

Total value of the property      of the Association, .................... $100,700.28 The Association holds notes      to the amount of ........................ 929.73 Due on Book Acct's, ........................ 29,113.32 Cash on Hand, Aug. 9, 1875, .................. 2,905.05                                               ——— Total, ........................................ $133,648.88
The Association owes as follows:— On Book Account, ............................ $39,495.89 Assets after all debts are paid, ............. $94,152.49 Assets as given in last report, ............... 87,489.23                                               ——— Increase during the year, ...................... $6663.26
E. B. GASKILL, Treas.
I hereby certify that I have carefully examined the books and accounts of the S. D. A. P. Association, and find them correctly kept, and that the above report of the Treasurer shows a correct statement of the financial condition of the Association according to my best information and belief.
JAMES SAWYER, Auditor.
The nominating committee presented the following names for officers the coming year: President, James White; Vice President, L. McCoy; Secretary, Freddie House; Treasurer, M. J. Chapman; Auditor, James Sawyer; Publishing Committee, Jas. White, U. Smith, J. H. Kellogg.
James White not accepting the office of President, the name of U. Smith was put in his place, and S. Brownsberger added to the Publishing Committee. The nominees were then unanimously elected.
Moved, by James White, That the Editors of the REVIEW be U. Smith, J. N. Andrews, and J. H. Waggoner. Carried.
Moved, by S. N. Haskell, That Mrs. M. J. Chapman be Editor of Youth's Instructor. Carried.
Moved, by F. House, That the Editors of the REVIEW receive at the rate of twelve dollars per week. Carried.
Moved, by S. N. Haskell, That the Auditor receive for his past services at the rate of twelve dollars per week. Carried.
Moved, by S. N. Haskell, That the Secretary and Editor of the Instructor receive at the rate of seven dollars per week. Carried.
Adjourned to the call of the President.
JAMES WHITE, Pres.
FREDDIE HOUSE, Sec.

First Annual Meeting of the S. D. A. Educational Society, Aug. 12, 1875.

By James White; Uriah Smith

MEETING convened on the camp-ground at Battle Creek, Mich. Prayer by the Chairman, Eld. Jas. White, followed by remarks upon the workings of the Society the past year, and the prospects and purposes for the future.
On calling the roll, seventy-three members responded, representing 847 shares.
Secretary’s report read and accepted.
The auditor’s work being not quite finished, the presentation of his report was waived till the second session. A committee of three to nominate Trustees for the ensuing year was appointed, and the meeting adjourned to the call of the Chair.

SECOND SESSION.

Prayer by the Chairman. The auditor’s report was presented, showing the following result:—

AUDITOR’S REPORT.

EXPENDITURES:

Paid for School Grounds,                     $16,278.00 “   “ Material for Building,                 20,387.37 “   “ Labor on Building,                      5,416.46 “   Incidentals Expenses,                    1,297.34 “   Improvements on Grounds,                   767.03 “   for Fuel,                                  400.00 “   to Teachers,                             2,950.00
Total,                                     $47,486.20

RECEIPTS.

Received on Pledges,                        $31,223.81 “     from Sales of Lumber,                    577.66 “     Tuition for two years,                 3,302.25 Invoice of Lumber on hand,                 1,618.40 Borrowed money for which the      Society owes,                          10,764.08
Total,                                     $47,486.20
S. Brownsberger, Auditor.
Report accepted.
The Committee on Nominations reported, recommending that the following persons serve as Trustees for the ensuing year: Jas. White, S. Brownsberger, J. H. Kellogg, U. Smith, Jas. Sawyer, W. J. Fairfield, J. S. Day.
These persons were thereupon unanimously elected by ballot.
After remarks by the Chairman, the meeting adjourned sine die.
Jas. White, Pres.
U. Smith, Sec.

A Covenant.

A LADY who has recently seen the light of present truth, and who now rejoices in it, makes the following covenant between herself and her God. How many readers of the REVIEW will join with her in this?
“Believing that I have been bought with the precious blood of Christ, and that I am therefore not my own, I hereby most solemnly devote myself anew to the service of God, from henceforth and forever.
“I solemnly agree as God shall help me;—
“1. To observe regular seasons of secret prayer in the morning and evening of each day.
“2. To read at least a small portion of my Bible every day.
“3. To stand up for Jesus always and everywhere.
“4. To engage in no amusement where my Saviour cannot go.”
C. P. WHITFORD.

Forgetting his Errand.

A PERSON came to Mr. Longdon, of Sheffield, one day and said:—
“I have something against you, and I am come to tell you of it.”
“Do walk in, sir,” he replied; “you are my best friend. If I could but engage my friends to be faithful with me, I should be sure to prosper. But, if you please, we will both pray in the first place, and ask the blessing of God upon our interview.”
After they rose from their knees, and had been much blessed together, he said:—
“Now I will thank you, my brother, to tell me what it is that you have against me.”
“Oh!” said the man, “I really don’t know what it is; it is all gone, and I believe I was in the wrong.”—Sel.

SALVATOR MUNDI.

By R. Palmer, D. D.

O! long and darksome was the night That in dull watches wore away, With moon and stars alone to light A world bewildered and astray; While oft thick shade and murky cloud Pale moon and stars did deep enshroud; And nations looked and hoped in vain That over earth, of guilt and sorrow, Of sin and hate, the sad domain, Might dawn a bright and cheerful morrow.
'Twas not, Eternal Love, that thou Hadst lost thy care for mortal men; No, thou didst yearn of old as now To fold them to thy heart again; Thou didst but wait till men might know That sin's ripe fruits were death and woe; Till worn and sick of fruitless grief, Of lust's foul cup to loathing taken, With longing they might crave relief Ere yet of God and hope forsaken.
There were who heard with trusting heart, E'en then, thy words of hope and cheer, Who saw, by faith the night depart, And morning break serene and clear; On holy prophets shone afar The gleam of Jacob's promised Star; The rising of the Lord of day That, o'er the world his radiance throwing, Should chase the spectral night away, And mount to noon resplendent glowing.
When thou, O Christ, of flesh wast born, To greet thee in thy humble bed, Though earth thy lowliness should scorn, Celestial bands with rapture sped; At midnight on the silent air Thy birth their floating strains declare; The shepherds catch the thrilling lay, Its harmonies their senses steeping, Then to thy manger take their way, And gaze on thee, an infant sleeping!
While thou didst dwell with men below, 'Twas morning twilight's early blush; Thy light yet veiled, 'twas thine to know Sweet childhood's dream, youth's joyous flush; Then manhood's burdens, cares, and fears, Its toils, and weariness, and tears; Tears shed for human griefs and woes Mark thee, of all, the Man of Sorrows; And through thy life the grandeur grows That manhood from the Godhead borrows!
When all forsaken of thine own, Robed in mock purple thou didst stand, Thou wast a King—without a throne, A sovereign Lord—without command; 'Neath purple robe and thorns concealed Divinity its light revealed; Upon the Roman's heart it fell, And its keen flash, his conscience waking, Wrought in him like some mighty spell, The pride of his strong spirit breaking.
When came at last thy darkest hour, On which the sun refused to look, Though hell seemed armed with conquering power, And earth, as seized with terror, shook; Though from thy lips the dying cry, By anguish wrung, went up on high; Still 'mid the darkness and the fear, O Son of God, thy life resigning, Thou didst to those that saw appear The Light of men—eclipsed, yet shining!
E'en the dark tomb of chiseled rock Thy glory could not all repress; A moment hid, with earthquake shock, Abroad it streamed again to bless; Angels first caught the vision bright, Then broke its beams on mortal sight; The Conqueror of death and hell Thou stoodst, thine own each word attending, Till on their wistful eyes there fell Splendors divine from thee ascending!
Forever on the unveiled throne, O Lamb divine, enrobed in light, Thou life, and love, and joy unknown, Dost shed while ages wing their flight; The cherubim before thee bow; The fullness of the Godhead thou! Thy uncreated beauty greets The longing eyes that, upward gazing, Feast on thy smile that ever meets Thy saints that wait before thee praising.
Head over all! ’tis thine to reign; The groaning earth with joy shall see What ages sought, but sought in vain, The balm for all its woes in thee; Eyes fixed on thee shall dry their tears; Hearts stayed on thee shall lose their fears; Fair innocence and love shall breathe Their fragrant breath o’er vale and mountain, And faith pure altars shall enwreathe, And nations bathe in Calvary’s fountain.
O love beyond all mortal thought, Unquenchable by flood or sea! Love that through death to man hath brought The life of immortality; Thou dost enkindle Heaven's own fire In hearts all dead to high desire; Let love for love our souls inflame, The perfect love that faileth never; And sweet hosannas to thy name Through Heaven's vast dome go up forever! —R. Palmer, D. D.

Be What Nature Intended

WHATEVER you are from nature, keep to it; never desert your own line of talent. If Providence only intended you to write posies for rings, or mottoes for twelfth cakes, keep to posies and mottoes; a good motto for a twelfth cake is more respectable than a villainous epic poem in twelve books. Be what nature intended you for, and you will succeed; be anything else and you will be ten thousand times worse than nothing.—Sydney Smith.

The Camp-Meetings.

MAINE, ................. Sept. 2-7, 1875. NEW YORK, ............. " 9-14, " KANSAS, ................. " 9-14, " MICHIGAN, at FLINT, ..... " 16-21, " OHIO, ................... Sept. 30-Oct. 5, " INDIANA, ............... " Oct. 7-12, "

N. Y. and Pa. Camp-Meeting

Appointments.

And as ye go, preach, saying, “The kingdom of Heaven is at hand.”
** Services in Chicago, every Sabbath (seventh day), at 269 West Erie St. All Sabbath-keepers spending a Sabbath in Chicago are invited to attend.

N. Y. and Pa. Camp-Meeting.

This meeting will be held September 9–14, 1875, at Wright’s Grove, two and one-half miles north of the city of Rome, N. Y., and near the Black River Canal.
A steamboat, controlled by the Committee, will transfer passengers and baggage from the depot to the grounds. The Rome, Watertown and Ogdensburg R. R., and all roads under their control, will issue tickets at reduced fare, which, on being signed by the secretary of the Conference, will be good for return passage. Those coming over these roads should call for camp-meeting tickets in order to secure the reduction. An effort is being made to secure a reduction of fare on other roads. All trains on the N. Y. Central R. R. stop at Rome except one from the west and two from the east. The same provision will be made for the accommodation of those who attend the meeting as has been heretofore. It is expected that Elds. Canright and Smith will attend, and that it will be a meeting of much interest.
COMMITTEE.
If the Lord will, I design meeting with the friends of present truth, as follows:— Cerro Gordo, Ill., Sept. 2–12. Lovington, “ “ 15, at 7:30 P. M. Jeffersonville, “ “ 17, “ “ New Franklin, “ “ 18, “ 11, A. M. Funeral of the late Dr. Z. Woodworth, in the M. E. Church, near St. Woodworth’s, first-day, Sept. 19, at 11 o’clock A. M. Where Brn. Scott and Shreve may appoint, Sunday eve, Sept. 19, and continuing to Sept. 22. Woodburn, Macoupin Co., Ill., Sabbath eve, Sept. 24, and continuing to Sept. 29. Aledo, Mercer Co., Ill., Sabbath eve, Oct. 1, and continuing to Oct. 10. G. W. COLCORD.
Quarterly meeting of Dist. No 9, N. Y. & Pa. T. & M. Society, at Wheeler, N. Y., Sept. 4, 5, 1875. Let the librarians send in their reports without delay. J. W. RAYMOND, Director.
Providence permitting, I will meet with the church at F रीemont, Wis., at the time of their quarterly meeting, Sept. 4, 5, 1875. This will also be the quarterly meeting for Dist. No. 11 of the Wis. T. & M. Society. We would like to see a general gathering of the friends from Poy Sippi, Lind, and Medina. Meetings to commence with the Sabbath. O. A. OLSEN.
The fourth annual meeting of the N. Y. and Pa. T. & M. Society, will be held on the camp-ground, at Rome, N. Y., Sept. 9–14, 1875. Also at the same time and place, the fourth quarterly meeting of the Society for the present year. The district secretaries will please be prompt with their reports for the present quarter, so that the annual report may be properly prepared. B. L. WHITNEY, Pres.
Quarterly meeting for Dist. No. 3, of the N. Y. & Pa. T. & M. Society at Adams Center, N. Y., Aug. 28, 29. Let all see that their reports are sent in season. D. B. GREEN, Director.
Quarterly, in connection with the monthly, meeting at Roosevelt, N. Y., Sept. 4 and 5, 1875. The librarians of the different churches are requested to send in reports in time for the meeting, and all are invited to attend. A. BOWE, Director.
The Southern Wisconsin tent will be pitched in Stebbinsville, Rock Co., and meetings commence Aug. 22, to continue as long as the interest may demand. This will be our address for the present. This place is six miles west of Edgerton. Friends of the cause are invited to attend. Sabbath meetings will commence Aug. 28. H. W. DECKER. GEO. C. TENNEY.
Providence permitting, I will meet with the church in Convis, August 28. We would be glad to have brethren of other churches meet with us. J. BYINGTON.
Quarterly meeting in Avon, Wis., September 12, 13, 1875. Brethren from other churches are invited. JOHN A. PEASE, Clerk.
Quarterly meeting of the S. D. A. church at Leon, Monroe Co., Wis., Sept. 11 and 12, 1875. Brethren from churches in vicinity are invited. Bro. J. Atkinson is expected to meet with us. T. B. SNOW, Clerk.
Quarterly meeting for Dist. No. 4, Mo. & Kan. T. & M. Society at Canola, Howard Co., Kan., Sept. 4, 5, 1875. Brethren in adjoining counties are cordially invited to attend. It is expected that some of our preaching brethren will be present. O. S. STEVENS, Director.
Quarterly meetings in Minnesota Conference, as follows:—
Kingston, Aug. 28, 29, 1875.
Koronas, Sept. 4, 5, “
Corinna, “ 11, 12, “
Chisago Lake, “ 18, 19, “
River Falls, “ 25, 26, “
Maiden Rock, Oct. 2, 3, “
Lake City (Tuesday), “ 5, “
Concord, Aug. 28, 29, “
Kenyon, Sept. 4, 5, “
Medford, “ 11, 12, “
Wells, “ 4, 5, “
Mankato, “ 11, 12, “
Blue Earth City, “ 18, 19, “
Grove Lake, “ 4, 5, “
Tenhassen, “ 11, 12, “
West Union, “ 11, 12, “
Arrangements have been made so that myself or some other preacher will attend all of the above meetings. HARRISON GRANT.
The next quarterly meeting for the churches of Little Prairie, Johnstown, and Oakland, Wis., will be held at Oakland, Sept. 4, 5, 1875. We hope for a general gathering. Eld. Matteson is expected to be present. A. OLSEN, Elder.
Quarterly meeting for Dist. No. 10, N. Y. & Pa. T. & M. Society, at Wellsville, N. Y. The meeting will be held in the church on Niles Hill, Aug. 28, 29, 1875. Bro. B. L. Whitney is expected. Librarians will please see that their reports are sent to the Dist. Secretary as soon as the 25th. Come prepared to arrange S. B. for the coming year, and also to pay all pledges if possible. WM. COATS, Director.
Meeting of the T. & M. Society will be held in connection with our quarterly meeting at Mt. Hope, Grant Co., Wis., Aug. 28, 29, 1875. Meetings to commence with the Sabbath. We hope to see a general gathering at this meeting. Bro. Atkinson is requested to be present. WM. PROCTOR, Elder.
The church of Seventh-day Adventists at Afton will hold their next quarterly meeting Sept. 4, 5, 1875. The ordinances will be administered. Will Bro. Caldwell or Bro. Buxton preach for us on this occasion? Scattered brethren and friends are invited to attend. I. L. SYP.

Business Department.

“Not slothful in Business. Rom. 11:12.”
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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 received pays—which should correspond with the Numbers on the Posters. If money for the paper is not in due time acknowledged, immediate notice of the omission should then be given.
$2.00 EACH. Jacob Huber 48-4, Margaret E Miller 48-7, Mrs S D Guern 47-5, John Rogers 48-6, Jason C Sutton 48-12, S C Webster 48-16, Alida Brown 48-4, Mrs Moses Spaulding 48-9, Geo Gregg 48-8, Mary C Ewen 48-5, W G Jenkins 48-6, T F Rice 48-9, A T Stickney 48-6, Warren Sanborn 48-16, Wm Towner 48-12, Luther Upson 48-8, Esther Upson 48-7, W Carpenter 48-12, Sarah M Fuller 48-14, Mrs Jane E Shafer 48-7, Wm Drummond 48-7, Mrs L E Eaton 48-7, James J Boardman 48-7, Hiram Towle 48-7, A Burwell 48-1, A A Marks 48-5, E F Rood 48-14, Harmon Lindsay 49-1, Mrs Z A Curtis 48-6, Reuben Griggs 48-9, David Scott 48-13, R J Lawrence 48-8, H R Palmer 49-1, Jacob Shell 48-2, Philip Strong 48-14, Mary Robinson 48-7, C E Cole 48-1, E R Hazelton 48-7, H Mimnsee 48-7, Eliza Griffith 48-1, Mrs J H Aldrich 48-16, George Howell 48-7, O F Olmstead 48-7, E Wilkerson 48-12, Thomas Lane 48-14, Lyman Terry 48-7, Aaron Persing 48-8, E Merrill 48-9, Mrs Sylvia Wells 49-7, C P Finch 48-8, A M Brown 48-7, W Morse 47-1, J F Carman 48-14, J C Cooper 48-10, Henry West 48-8, Susan Cooper 48-7, Alvira Train 48-7, Emma Frost 49-7, S P Eckert 48-7, C E Swartout 48-7, S H King 49-20, P Markillie 49-1, C S Briggs 49-1, Amelia Tubbs 48-13, John Atkinson 48-5, Mrs C Paul 49-10, Geo Crous 48-1, H F Lashier 48-7, L G King 48-8, Amanda Graumer 48-7, Lewis H Beebe 48-7, O Seaman 48-1.
$1.00 EACH. S F Cranson 47-7, Joseph Bennett 47-6, Mrs Mary Harpham 47-10, J M Baker 47-11, Mrs Norman Wheeler 47-7, E J Albee 48-7, James H Parker 46-7, Lorinda E Carey 48-8, Mrs L Luuger 47-7, T B Lewis 47-6, Mrs B Slocum 47-7, Hannah Rice 48-7, Mrs Melinda Dunton 48-7, Doran Warren 47-14, Wm B Gifford 48-14, Mary Westgate 48-14, G Cruzan 47-8, T Harlow 47-9, Mrs M C Reaser 47-7, A D Egburt 47-7, Henry Renols 47-7, A Franklin 48-7, Abram Kisner 47-7, James Du Bois 47-8, Robert Carr 47-7, J Calvert 47-5, Mrs Sylvester H Norton 48-7, A A Barcus 47-7, Sophia Post 47-6, J H Collins 47-8, S E Edwards 47-8, H N Lombard 47-10, Crosby Horn 47-9, Sarah A Lathers 47-7, Tyler E Walker 47-8, Edward Morrow 47-4, Carrie McIntyre 47-6, H J W Hodges & Skaggs 47-7, A H Adams 47-23, Elijah Phillips 47-7, Caroline Starr 48-1, M P Saunders 48-7, Abel Tanner 48-7, A M Owen 48-7, J D Heald 47-8, P F Fercot 47-6, James Sawyer 47-7, Polly Conklin 47-8, M Weaver 47-4, Morris Phinney 47-9, Thomas Smith 47-4, Walter Taggart 47-7, P D Freeman 47-7, Lewis Johnson 47-7, James Adams 47-1, Daniel Snyder 47-9, G W Olds 47-1, C Van Huff 47-5, C N Russell 47-3, Levi Trumbull 47-7, Levi B Sibley 47-7, Lorenzo Howe 47-9, E Osborn 47-7, M A Pasco 48-1, T V Cartwright 47-7, Mrs Elvira Holmes 48-8, Delilah Howley 47-7, Adolphus Smith 47-14, A D Beers 47-10, Jacob D Camp 47-7, Emma Talmedge 47-7, A Murray 47-7, J N Brant 47-7, D Nichols 47-7, D D De Forest 48-7, C E Ives M D 48-7, Mrs M Sylvester 48-7, Stephen Tracy 47-7, John Fulton 47-8, Frederick Beeler 47-7, J M Mousehunt 47-9, Mary Hyatt 47-1.

Miscellaneous.

Chas Jones $3.00 48-1, C M Rhyder 50c 46-20, Hannah Way 1.50 48-18, Mortimer Farley 50c 47-7, A K Atteberry 50c 46-20, Mrs T D Williams 50c 46-20, M S Willson 1.05 47-6, Andrew Porter 50c 47-7, Amos Colley 75c 47-7, Sophronia Hodgdon 75c 47-7, J T June 3.00 47-1, Mrs James McMann 50c 46-20, Oliver Billman 30c 46-20, Laura Gallop 30c 46-20, H A Edmunds 30c 46-20, Joseph Jackson Jr 30c 46-20, Nathan L Merrifield 30c 46-20, Warren L Lovell 30c 46-20, D M Tandy 30c 46-20, Thomas Vankirk 30c 46-20, J F Gepheart 30c 46-20, T H Sefton 30c 46-20, Mary A Newell 30c 46-20, Elizabeth H Wood 30c 46-20, Wm Preston 30c 46-20, S J Rambo 30c 46-20, Mattie E Cornell 30c 46-20, W C Taylor 50c, Chester Pomeroy 3.00 49-7, Richard Moran 10c 49-7, Mrs J J Hunt 2.75 48-26, Robert Montgomery 50c 46-20, Mrs E Clemens 50c 47-7, Mrs C W Bisbee 30c 49-1, Mrs Emily Langdon 2.30 48-15, E Inman 50c 46-20.

Books Sent by Mail.

S W Smith $2.60, H W Decker 75c, A J Starkweather 50c, Wm Stott 20c, Dennis Morrison 3.00, C B Barber 60c, H B Whipple 75c, Geo Ashton 25c, Mrs B Hale 10c, O A Audeberg 30c, Vesta J Cady 50c, J L Syp 20c, C W Middleton 50c, Chas Black 50c, H A Munraw 20c, Mary Martin 70c, Alonzo T Jones 1.00, A Anderson 1.25, P Holton 1.00, D P Curtis 5.65, H C Hale 25c, B F Lee 5.00, Jacob Neill 20c, Byron Tripp 40c, T S Long 33c, Albert Frost 60c, M Slocum 1.00, W Hendriks 25c, J L Voris 1.50, J A Howorth 10c, George Haner 10c, Levi Wilcox 2.00, T F Rice 1.00, H Wren 10c, Eli N Hatt 1.60, H Atwater 60c, T D Brackett 60c, T H Sefton 9c, A H Hoff 25c, Geo W Nye 15c, James M Thompson 20c, C H Bliss 2.30, M H Brown 25c, R M Kilgore 2.20, D A Robinson 15c, Hannah Anderson 11.25, Mrs E Hills 50c, Edson W George 35c, Mrs Ellen Reisman 2.52, Eugene Kellogg 1.34, L H Ellis 15c, Delmer E Wellman 1.00, A M Brigham 10c, Geo M Dimmick 3.00, Bishop Reed 1.00, Mrs Jennie Lighter 20c, J C North 2.50c, Henry Domer 13c, Edward Cox 45c, Geo R Brock 45c, Miss Mary Monroe 25c, Elizabeth Van Deusen 3.00, Daniel Snyder 50c, G W Bartlett 50c.

Books Sent by Express.

Geo Foreman, Soumanauk, Ill., $2.31, E W Whitney, Manlius Station, N. Y., 4.00, Wm J Boynton, North Vineland, N. J., 72c, John Atkinson, Boscobel, Wis., 12.06, R M Kilgore, Nevada, Iowa, 16.40.

Books Sent by Freight.

B L Whitney, Rome, N. Y., $66.22, Signs of Times, Oakland, Cal., 96.60.

Cash Received on Account.

New York T & M Society $200.00, G W Colcord 100.00, R J Lawrence 22.39, H B Nicola 3.58, Richard Sisley 2.95, John Matteson 1.08.

Michigan Conference Fund.

Church at Dowagiac (S B) $14.00, Hastings (S B) 35.00, Lapeer 20.00, Hillsdale 33.50, Vassar 25.00, Genoa 2.00, Orange 19.20, Colon 2.00, Kendall 15.00, Ravenna 11.75, Partello 15.00, Mrs C W Bisbee 52c, Jackson branch 17.10, Hastings 5.00, Antrim 9.00, Otsego 25.00, Eaton Rapids 8.20, Orleans 16.00, Sophia Gerould 7.00, Jay (S B) 15.00.

Mich. T. & M. Society.

Dist. No. 2 Warren Sanborn $3.50, Dist. No. 3 4.50, Newton Dist. No 3 2.00, Dist. No 5 per J S Wicks 56.00, Dist No 3 Roby Tuttle 1.10, Dist No 11 4.00, Dist No 2 Betsey Landon 50.00.

Shares in S. D. A. Publishing Association.

Calvin Weed $10.00, R Griggs 5.00, J S Wicks 20.00, J D Morton 10.00, Mrs Adelia Morton 10.00, Elizabeth Van Deusen 4.00, Mrs Dan Webber 10.00.

Pacific Pub. Association.

Maryette King $11.50, “A” 1.00, Mary Crouch 1.00, A W Maynard 23.00, E H Root 23.00, Warren Sanborn 11.50, Sr Chamberlain 1.00, E J Graves 11.50, Mrs J S Day 23.00, W J Hardy 11.50, J M Avery 11.50, L Parrot 11.50, Mary Johnson 11.50, Margaret Snow 11.50, Leander Graves 11.50, Mrs H M Casler 26.00, J D Borroughs 23.00, M A Green 1.50, W P Andrews 23.00.

Gen. Conf. Fund.

Mrs E D Scott $10.00.

Gen. Conf. T. & M. Fund.

H P Palmer $4.00, J G Giles 5.00.

Share in Health Institute.

Wm Gifford $25.00.

Swiss Mission.

Mary Crouch $1.00, S J Hunt 1.00, J P Hunt 7.00.

Swedish Mission.

A Anderson 25c, Ella Van Deusen $1.00, Oren Van Deusen 1.00, H Bromley 5.00, Sophia Gerould 1.00.

S. D. A. E. Society.

Melissa Myers $100.00, Joseph Ferrin 10.00, Nettie Salisbury (deceased) 35.00, F Howe 10.00, Mary E Ramsey 20.00, Truman Ramsey 30.00, Austin Hamilton 10.00, H. Kenney 10.00, Ida Worden 2.00, Adolphus Smith 5.00, D R Palmer 30.00, Chas A Russell 31.80, Madame Parrott 20.00, Sarah M Hamilton 10.00.

The Camp-Meetings.

By James White

The Battle Creek Camp-meeting is passed. Many circumstances were unfavorable; but the Lord helped, and results are good. The influence of this meeting will be lasting. The business sessions of the several Societies passed off rapidly, harmoniously, and well.
We are again greatly indebted to our S. D. Baptist brethren for the presence of another delegate from their body in the person of Elder N. V. Hull. His assurances of a desire of Christian union between the two bodies on the part of his people met with a hearty response from more than a thousand glad hearts of our people. God bless the Seventh-day Baptists. The coming to us of Bro. and Sr. Hull with good words has done us good. Our labors before, and during, this meeting, were such as to nearly disqualify us to meet the large congregations on first-day, and to enjoy the closing labors and blessings of this great and good meeting. And now we feel fearfully worn as we pencil these lines on the train bound to the Vermont meeting. But the pleasant reflections of what God has wrought the past two weeks, and the triumphant hope of reward in the future, make us very happy. We were all made joyful to see Elder Butler moving out from his trials at the close of the General Conference.
We were indeed happy to greet Elder Canright on the camp-ground the last day of the meeting. He helped just where help was most needed. He is now with us on the way to the meetings in Vermont, Massachusetts, and Maine. Bro. Smith will join him at the Rome, N. Y., meeting while we shall hasten from Maine to the Kansas meeting to be holden the same time. These brethren will also attend the camp-meetings in Northern Michigan, Ohio, and Indiana.
Before we left California last May, we promised to return to the California Camp-meeting provided that the brethren there would put up the new office building ready to take in the new press in season to advertise therein a series of tent-meetings in San Francisco, to be holden immediately after camp-meeting; and provided the church in that city would have their church ready to dedicate at the close of the tent-meeting. There is no drawing back on the part of the Californians. They are fulfilling on their part, and the Conference Committee and nearly every church in the State have sent us unanimous requests to be at their camp-meeting.
In view of urgent requests from New York, Northern Michigan, Ohio, and Indiana, we had decided to divide forces at the New York Camp-meeting, Mrs. W. to go directly to California, and the writer to remain at present and attend all the camp-meetings east of the Plains. But the coming of Elder Canright has decided the matter, that we both be at the California Camp-meeting, and by the grace of God, fulfill on our part, to the best of our ability, the contract to which the brethren in California hold us.
JAMES WHITE.

Kansas Camp-Meeting!

By James White

We have fully decided to attend the California Camp-meeting, Sept. 23-30, and shall stop off at the Kansas Camp-meeting on our way to the Pacific Coast. The Kansas meeting will hold Sept. 9-14.
We shall expect to see a general rally from all parts of Missouri and Kansas at this meeting. We have turned away from entreaties from New York, Ohio, Indiana, and Northern Michigan to attend their camp-meetings in order to meet a general gathering from this new Conference; and we hope not to be disappointed in numbers at the Kansas meeting. Let the tents be gathered, big and little, and let the people come, saints and sinners. We may not be able to meet with this people again for several years. We have finally selected the most beautiful season of the year, and, with the will and blessing of God, shall expect to see a great and good meeting.
The Kansas Conf. Committee will please appoint the place immediately, through the REVIEW. JAMES WHITE.

A Second Camp-Meeting in Michigan.

By Uriah Smith

It has been decided to have another rally for the State of Michigan in a second camp-meeting to be held at Flint, Sept. 16-21. While this is designed more especially for the benefit of brethren in the northern part of the State, let not brethren in the southern and other parts consider themselves excused, but as many as possible attend. This is just now an important point, and this will be an important meeting. Between fifty and seventy-five have come out in the tent-meeting in Flint this season. For the help of these friends, and others newly come to the faith in that part of the State, and especially to prepare the way for future labors, let there be a general rally, and a good strike be made at this meeting.
Special Request. Will those who wish to be provided with tents at this meeting, write without an hour's delay to Wm. Potter, Lapeer, Mich., informing him of the kind and size of tent they wish; and will those who have tents which they can spare also write him with the same promptness, describing such as they can send, so that he may secure the requisite number of tents. We need not say more. Friends, you know your duty. All that remains is to do it.                                                           U. S.
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