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Review and Herald, Vol. 51, No. 16.

MR. SPURGEON ON THE LAW OF GOD
Earlier text: THE CAUSE IN NEW YORK

RHODE ISLAND.

By I. Sanborn

We have just visited Niantic, by special request, and held seven meetings in the Seventh-day Baptist church. It was truly a very interesting occasion. Several came from Westerly. All seemed to be deeply interested. Those from Westerly—a large, flourishing town—expressed a desire for a course of lectures there.
On Monday evening, March 25, commenced meetings with the Green Hill church. There are twenty or more here who keep the Sabbath. Several have embraced the truth this spring as the result of the labors of the church, with the blessing of God. We assisted them in organizing a Sabbath-school. They were strengthened, and encouraged to increased activity in the work of the Lord; and we believe they will stand shoulder to shoulder in battling for the truth. The Lord assisted in presenting close, practical instruction, which was received as “meat in due season.”
On Sabbath morning nearly all of them went with us to our appointment at Curtis Corner, five or six miles distant. This being the central point for the three Rhode Island churches, we united here in our meetings over Sabbath and Sunday. The church at La Fayette was well represented. Our social meetings were very interesting. After the morning meeting on first-day, four were baptized; these united with the Green Hill church, making six additions to that church during the past week.
I. SANBORN.

NEW SWEDEN, ME.

By James Sawyer

Yesterday, April 6, was an important day to us here in New Sweden. The Sabbath-keepers from different parts of the colony assembled at a central place, where remarks were made from Luke 15. It was the manifest determination of many to “arise and go to their Father,” and in the language of the prodigal, say, “Father, I have sinned against Heaven and before thee.”
The importance of instructing the children was set forth, and appropriate remarks were made by Brn. Olson, Anderson, and Gelotte. It is thought best to form Sabbath-schools in each district where the brethren reside. This will require four schools. There are now about seventy in this vicinity who acknowledge the claims of the Sabbath, and are endeavoring to keep all the commandments of God and the faith of Jesus; and many search the word daily.
Eld. A. G. Olson held meetings in Jemtland and Woodland on the last two first-days. Some see that it is too important a time to let small differences separate us.
For five weeks we have held a private or select school in the day-time, and an evening public school two evenings each week. The attendance is favorable.
We desire the prayers of the people of God, that this last, precious message may gather out a people so perfect in character that they will endure all temptations, and at last win the victor’s crown.
James Sawyer.

KENTUCKY

By S. Osborn

Elizabethtown, April 9.
OUR quarterly meeting near Elizabethtown is in the past. It was considered one of the best we ever had here. Truly God is moving upon the hearts of the people. We have never before had such an outside interest here as there was at this meeting. If we had the men and means to keep up with the interest, a great work could be accomplished in this Conference this year. God is going out ahead of us. But times are so hard that great sacrifice will be required on the part of those who keep the work moving this year. We earnestly appeal to all our brethren and sisters in this Conference to pay up their s. B. by the 10th of May; for by that time we want to start the tent again, and we do not want to be hindered in our work. There are quite a number who are yet in arrears.
There was quite a representation from abroad at our quarterly meeting, and the most of the members who were not present sent their testimonies, which cheered our hearts very much. Two were buried with Christ in baptism. One was formerly a Presbyterian minister, and is a young man in the prime of life. He heard some on our faith at the tent in Elizabethtown, in 1876, and has been keeping the Sabbath the most of the time since. He came out fully on all points of our faith at this meeting, and united with the church. He joined the T. and M. society, and on Monday morning started on his way home, with a load of tracts and books, with which to engage in earnest in the tract work. May God help him to be very useful in this cause.
Considering the hard times, the T. and M. workers of this part of the Conference have done nobly, as will soon be seen by the secretary's report. Bro. R. Garrett preached once, and I the rest of the time.
My address, for the present, is Knob Lick, Metcalfe Co., Ky. S. Osborn.

TENNESSEE

By P. D. Moyers

I have been visiting the little companies that Bro. O. Soule brought out near Pikeville. They move very slowly and need more of the grace of God to help them overcome. I have distributed tracts and THE SIGNS OF THE TIMES in several counties. Find many warm-hearted friends that are favorable to the truth. I have spoken from two to three times a week to attentive hearers, and have more calls than I can fill.
I lately visited Grassy Cove, where I delivered three discourses on the subject of the law and Sabbath. I was opposed by a Methodist minister, who claimed to be a Greek scholar. He admitted the perpetuity of the law of God, but claimed that the Sabbath had been changed from the seventh to the first day of the week, and that the “Sunday Sabbath” is now protected and enforced by the fourth commandment. For evidence he referred to Matt. 28:1, rendering it thus: “In the end of the Sabbath [Jewish Sabbath], as it began to dawn toward the first day of the first Sabbath [Christian Sabbath], came Mary,” etc. I showed that his rendering did violence to the Scriptures, [and it might be added, to the Greek also.—Ed.] and that no change could be made after the new testament (covenant) was confirmed by the death of the Testator. Gal. 3:15; Heb. 9:17.
I know what it is to be shut out of meeting-houses and to be forsaken by parents, brothers, sisters, and friends for the truth’s sake; but I take it all to the Lord in prayer. “‘Tis sweet to work for Jesus.” He bore the cross for me. Brethren, pray for the precious truth here, and for me.
P. D. MOYERS.

NEW HAMPSHIRE.

By F. L. Mead

Washington, April 7.
Yesterday, April 6, was a good day for the church in Washington. In the forenoon each one present responded to his name, briefly relating his experience for the past few months, and telling his determinations for the future. The forenoon meeting prepared us to engage in celebrating the ordinances of the Lord’s house. As each, with ready hand and cheerful heart, engaged in this work, the tender, melting spirit of Jesus was felt in our midst.
Several feelingly testified that they had received strength to live better lives than they had lived in the past. If the resolutions the brethren and sisters deliberately made, are carried out, we hope for brighter days in Washington. F. L. MEAD.

MICHIGAN

Smyrna, April 10.
IN connection with the work at this place, which was commenced March 29, we have held a few meetings at Vergennes, in a small school-house near the meeting-house, which was closed against us. As a result, three more have taken their stand with us. We still look for others. The work here is not very flattering, yet some good may be done. We hope for the best.
E. VAN DEUSEN.
J. O. CORLISS.
Union, Isabella Co., April 8.
COMMENCED meetings at Union, March 13. The truth was new here, and it stirred the people considerably. Here, as in Chippewa, there was no open opposition. The people mostly admitted the claims of the truth, and fifteen took a firm stand for it; making twenty, in all, that have accepted the truth since we came to this county last winter.
We had an interesting meeting and Bible-class last Sabbath, there being over twenty Sabbath-keepers present. The little company at Chippewa were with us. They are firm. These brethren are all within a short distance of Mt. Pleasant, which, in all probability, will be the center of the work for this county.
The Lord has greatly blessed me while laboring here. Those who have accepted the truth are rejoicing in it.
L. A. KELLOGG.
Holton, Muskegon Co., April 11.
ANOTHER person has commenced to keep the Sabbath here. I have given five discourses at Blue Lake school-house. The attendance has been from ten to twenty-five. No special interest has been manifested. A few seem willing to hear. Preached a funeral discourse to a large assembly at Twin Lakes yesterday. I have invitations from several places in this neighborhood to come and preach to them.
I had a letter two days ago from my brother in Sweden. He says that the public papers have commenced to discuss our doctrines there. They regard them a violation of their evangelical faith. I hope they will continue to discuss the subject, so it will come to be noticed by the people in general.
GUSTAF CARLSTEDT.
Jefferson, Hillsdale Co., April 6.
THE church here are making some advancement in the cause of present truth, and our meetings are becoming more interesting. We feel that the Lord is in our midst, and that to bless. We are much encouraged, and by the assisting grace of God will try to become more earnest in the work of God; for we realize that we have no time to lose.
Our prayer is that our hearts may be so tender that the gentle Spirit of God can dwell in them, and that everything that is wrong may be separated from them.
J. IDEN.

NEBRASKA

Lyndon.

LAST Sabbath and Sunday, April 6 and 7, I spent with the Lyndon church at their quarterly meeting. Several from abroad were present. The Lord met with us. His people were strengthened, and I trust a good impression was made upon those outside. This church design soon to erect a house of worship. Chas. L. Boyd.

Cass Co., April 1.

SINCE my last report I have spent one week in visiting from house to house and talking the truth with those where I held my first meeting. Three more signed the covenant, making twenty in all. We organized a Sabbath-school and Bible-class. Bro. Walter Brookins was chosen superintendent and leader, and sister Mary Williams secretary. If the little company here are faithful, and let their light shine, there will be a good church raised up here.
May the Lord bless them, and add to their number such as shall be saved.
M. Hackworth.

KANSAS

Osawkee, Jefferson Co., April 10.
By the urgent request of the brethren here, I attended their quarterly meeting, April 6 and 7. The meetings commenced with the Sabbath and closed Sunday evening. Three united with the church. One was baptized. The interest was good. The brethren have a good, comfortable church, and it was well filled at every meeting. The time is not far distant when they will need a series of meetings, if they live up to their profession. Was glad to see the union and love that existed among the brethren, and the willingness they manifested in helping to carry on the meeting and in giving of their means for the support of the cause. May the Lord bless the Osawkee church. J. N. AYERS.
Osborne Co., April 8.
I HELD meetings with the Pioneer and Bethany churches, March 23 to April 1. The first-named church is one of the oldest in the State, and although many have moved away, it still numbers over forty members. While some, I fear, do not realize the importance of the work, others manifested a commendable interest in the meetings, which increased to the close.
At Bethany I had the pleasure of meeting Bro. and sister Enoch, who have been holding meetings in the vicinity.
I tried to set before these churches the necessity of faithfulness in the little acts of life, and of acting well our part; for here all the honor lies. He that is faithful in the least is faithful also in much. We celebrated the ordinances and held a business meeting. One was added to the church. C. F. STEVENS.
Rock Creek, April 8.
THE quarterly meeting at Rock Creek has just closed. It has been a good meeting. Five were added to the church, one by baptism, two by letter and two that had been baptized a few weeks previous. Three joined the T. and M. society. The S. S. was fully doubled and the one-third was pledged. I spoke three times at Malvern, three miles from Rock Creek. There seems to be some interest there. SMITH SHARP.

Obituary Notices.

“Blessed are the dead which die in the Lord from henceforth.”
DIED in Hillsdale, Mich., April 3, 1878, Bro. J. M. Brown, aged 73 years. He and his wife were among the first to embrace the truth when the tent was at Hillsdale. He has since been a devoted, earnest worker for the Master. He suffered much in his short sickness, yet he bore his sufferings with Christian patience, and was resigned to go. He leaves an aged companion and two sons, who feel their loss, but do not mourn as those without hope. May the Lord help them to prepare for a reunion in the kingdom of God. Funeral attended by the writer. Text, 1 Thess. 4:18.
“Asleep in Jesus, O how sweet To be for such a slumber meet.”
T. M. STEWARD.
DIED, April 1, at Centreville, Oswego Co., N. Y., Bro. Reuben Torrey, aged 64 years. Bro. Torrey embraced the Sabbath truth about twenty years ago, and as a Christian and a neighbor was loved and respected by all who knew him. He leaves a companion and children to mourn his loss, but they sorrow not as others that have no hope. The writer spoke on the occasion, from John 3:16.
M. H. BROWN.
DIED at Shelburne Falls, Mass., March 23, 1878, after an illness of about six weeks, my beloved mother, Susan Elmer, aged 70. She was a faithful observer of the Sabbath for about twenty-six years and a believer in the Advent faith. She made her peace with God while in health, and at death expressed no fears. Funeral discourse by Mr. Evans, Baptist minister.
DELLIAH C. ELMER.
DIED in Bellville, Ohio, March 29, 1878, sister Jane Bailey, in the seventieth year of her age. She was formerly a member of the Methodist church, but embraced the truths of the third angel's message in the year 1866, under the preaching of Elds. Lawrence and Van Horn. She leaves a husband and six children to mourn her loss, but they mourn not as those without hope.
BELL WAIGHT.

REYNOLDS, GA.

By C. O. Taylor

I have visited Houston and Bibb counties of late. I spoke in the court-house in Perry five times. Sometimes the audiences were quite large, and at all times they were very attentive. Bro. Killen has labored faithfully to call the attention of the people to the truth. His labor had created some interest to hear further. They wanted me to speak on the Sabbath at my first meeting. There was a large congregation, composed of all classes. They wanted to hear on the end of the wicked. There was the very best of attention while I read the Bible. Some were more than commonly anxious to catch every word and get every idea. One gentleman expressed himself much interested, and pleased with the manner of the preaching in appealing to the Scriptures. The freedmen improved the opportunity of attending, as the meeting was in the court-house. They were much interested, and urged me to send them a minister of their own color to speak the truth to them. I know of no one. Should any go there, they will have a good hearing. Bro. Killen is collector, assessor, and school commissioner. He is visiting every family in the county. He has a word to say to every one on the truths applicable to this time. He is giving reading matter on present truth to all who will read. Thus the way is opened to speak the truth to the people of that county, but where are the speakers?
In Bibb county I spoke at a place four miles from Macon, where Bro. Wimbish has had meetings the past year. The interest was good on the part of the few who attended, some coming two and three miles. They wanted to hear on the Sabbath. I spoke seven times, and left a good interest. One man said he should keep the Sabbath; others were convinced. Bro. Wimbish will continue the meetings. He is growing fast in all the truth, and is anxious to do for the Master. On my way home I staid here one night, and spoke in a private house. The room was full.
C. O. Taylor.

VERMONT

By E. Cobb

Jamaica, April 8.
Pursuant to appointment in the REVIEW, Bro. I. Sanborn met with us at the commencement of the Sabbath, April 5, and notwithstanding the inclemency of the weather and the bad going, a goodly number of the brethren and sisters were present, thus showing their interest in the cause of truth and appreciation of the labors of one of the servants of God in our midst.
We would here express our deep gratitude to God and the conference committee for sending us help. The way is now opened for him to commence labor in a new field, at Bondville, a few miles from this place, where there seems to be some interest to hear the truth. We pledge ourselves to stand by our brother in his efforts to spread the truths of the last message of mercy. May the Lord bless in all our work.
E. COBB.

SUGGESTIONS

By C. O. Taylor

I HAVE sent to different ones over one hundred and fifty names and addresses of persons in Georgia to have the SIGNS sent to these individuals. Some have done their work well, but I learn of several cases where the paper has been sent for two or three weeks, and then stopped. Sometimes two or three papers come at a time, and then they stop. I do not think that the best way to send them. I think the paper should be sent several weeks. There are but few who would become interested by reading three or four papers, while they might if it came to them several weeks.
I now have several names. Who wants them? C. O. TAYLOR.

Conscience as a Clock That Warns

CONSCIENCE is a clock which in one man strikes aloud and gives warning; in another, the hand points silently to the figure, but strikes not; meanwhile hours pass away, and death hastens, and after death comes judgment.

Who Should Make the First Move Toward Reconciliation

A LADY was asked, “When a lady and gentleman have quarreled, and each considers the other most at fault, which of the two ought to be the first to advance toward a reconciliation?” Her answer was, “The best-hearted and wisest of the two.”

An Obliging Elephant.

By Editor

THE elephant which is the hero of the following anecdote, not only obliged Sir Emerson Tennant by getting out of the way of his horse, but has greatly obliged us by upsetting one of the strongest metaphysical arguments for the immortality of the soul. Many a smaller animal has done the same thing, in its own peculiar way, but this one in a manner corresponding to the power and weight of his own majestic stature. If that elephant had not an immortal soul, as but few will contend that he had, then certainly but few of the human family can consistently claim by nature such an endowment. We are thankful that we hold no theory on this subject which can be upset by any of the brute creation, even though it be an elephant. The anecdote runs thus:—
“THE OBLIGING ELEPHANT.—Sir Emerson Tennant tells of an adventure he had in Ceylon while riding on a narrow road through the forest. He heard a rumbling sound approaching, and directly there came to meet him an elephant bearing on his tusks a large log of wood which he had been directed to carry to the place where it was most needed. Tennant’s horse, unused to these monsters, was frightened, and refused to go forward. The elephant seeing this, evidently decided that he must himself get out of the way. But to do this he was obliged to take the log from his tusks with his trunk and lay it on the ground, which he did, and then backed out of the road between the trees till only his head was visible. But the horse was still too timid to go by, when the thoughtful elephant pushed himself farther back, till all of his body except the end of his trunk had disappeared. Then Sir Emerson succeeded in getting his horse by, but stopped to witness the result. The elephant came out, took the log up again, laid it across his tusks, and went on his way. This story shows not only reasoning, but faithfulness to his task, and a spirit of courtesy to a fellow-traveler not always shown by man.”

APPOINTMENTS

“And as ye go, preach, saying, The kingdom of Heaven is at hand.”
QUARTERLY meeting of the church at Port Allegany, McKean Co., Pa., May 4 and 5, commencing Sabbath eve. A general rally is requested, as very important business will be considered. As the camp-meeting for Western New York and Pennsylvania will be held in June, this matter will be looked after, and also the tent enterprise for Pennsylvania. Let every member be sure to come, and let all bring their friends with them. The friends from Texas, Farmer’s Valley, and Smethport are especially requested to attend. Will the brethren see that all have a way to come? There will be opportunity for baptism. C. J. SAUNDERS, Church Clerk.
We will meet with the friends of the cause in Aroostook Co., Maine, where Bro. Goodrich may arrange, May 11–14. We hope to see all the brethren and sisters in that section at this meeting. Come prepared to remain until Tuesday, as Monday will be devoted mostly to the Missionary work, systematic benevolence, and such practical duties as are of vital importance to every true believer. S. N. HASKELL.
The Palermo (Kan.) church will hold their quarterly meeting, April 20 and 21. Eld. Smith Sharp will be present. The members of the Palermo church are requested to report in person or by letter. The scattered Sabbath-keepers in Dist. No. 3 (Atchison, Doniphan, Brown, and Nemaha counties) are requested to do the same. T. H. WAKEMAN, Director.
The members of the Roscoe church will hold a two days’ meeting at the George White school-house, four miles east of Durand, Ill., April 27 and 28. Eld. G. W. Colcord is earnestly requested to meet with us if possible; if not, will not A. H. Cleaves and A. A. John attend? We hope all the brethren will attend this meeting; for there is important business to be transacted. M. J. WOOD, Clerk.
I WILL meet with the friends of the truth at Otter Creek, La Salle Co., Ill., April 27, 28. The funeral sermon of our dear brother McKearn will be preached on the 29th, at 11 o’clock A. M. Let all attend who can reasonably do so. F. F. ANDREWS.
I WILL hold meetings in Kansas, as follows: Amity, April 25–28. 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.

Ohio Appointments.

Troy, April 27, 28.
Bellville, May 1, 2, evenings.
Waterford, “ 4, 5.
Newark, “ 11, 12.
Van Wert, “ 18, 19.
Gilboa, “ 21, 22, evenings.
Bowling Green, “ 25, 26.
Turn out, brethren; let us take hold anew in the closing work of the Lord. H. A. ST. JOHN.
SUMMIT, Jackson Co., Mich., April 27, 28. Hope to see a general attendance, as the organization of a church will be considered. There will be opportunity for baptism. H. M. KENYON.
I WILL meet with the church at Nebraska City, Neb., April 27 and 28, meetings to commence Friday eve. E. W. FARNSWORTH.
ORLEANS, Neb., April 19–21. On Sappa Creek, seven miles S. E. of Beaver City, April 26–28. I hope to organize a church at each of these places. Opportunity will be offered for baptism. CHAS. L. BOYD.

This Week's Paper.

By Editor

This paper will speak for itself if the reader will give it opportunity; but we are apprehensive that a portion of the interesting and important matter may by some be inadvertently passed by unless particular attention is called to it. We therefore feel disposed to name a few articles which the reader should by no means pass by.
1. Spurgeon on the Law. Here will be found many rare and beautiful thoughts on this important subject. New views are given us of the sacredness and holiness of God's great law.
2. The article on Baptism, by Bro. Waggoner. The whole series of papers on this subject should be carefully studied. It will be found profitable.
3. The report from Bro. Andrews, giving an account of the condition and prospects of the work in Europe. He is not a man to misstate facts, or overdraw the picture; and such reports from that field are cheering indeed.
4. The Progress Department, comprising pages 6 and 7, with its twenty-seven reports, no one interested in the progress of the work can afford to omit.
5. The third page has a claim upon the attention of the reader, because its articles are short and to the point.
6. The inside editorial pages, containing articles from Brn. Haskell, Canright, Stone, and others, all will want to read.
7. In short, we believe the reader will be better satisfied not to omit any of it.
We have received, just too late for this paper, interesting and encouraging reports from Minnesota, Alabama, Texas, and New York.
We have many inquiries on hand from correspondents waiting for answer either by mail or through the REVIEW. They would have been answered before this, but our time has been so exceedingly filled up with other necessary duties, that we could not attend to matters of correspondence as we would have been glad to do. We hope now to be able to attend to them soon.
The Biblical Lectures in the College were resumed, Monday, April 15, according to previous announcement. The attendance is smaller than during the last term, as was expected, so many having left for their homes, or to make preparation for the summer's work in the field. Six new names are added, and the class will number about fifty—a very fair attendance for the spring term.

Important Meetings in Battle Creek.

ELDERS CANRIGHT AND HASKELL, with the co-operation of the leading workers in Battle Creek, have begun a series of revival meetings here, to continue to the 21st inst. Work at the College, the Sanitarium, and the Office, will be so shaped as to give the students and workers in all departments opportunity to attend the meetings. They have commenced quite encouragingly. About seventy-five have presented themselves for prayers, quite a proportion of whom have never before started in the public service of the Lord. Ten were baptized by Bro. Canright on Sunday, the 14th. A good work is expected.

Sabbath-school Organizations.

At the special session of the General Conference in March, a General Sabbath-school Association was organized; resolutions were passed recommending the brethren of each Conference to organize State Associations; and a committee was appointed to suggest a Constitution, for State Associations. The report of this committee was published in last week’s Review, so that it can be thoroughly criticised before the quarterly meeting, and adopted at that time, with such modifications and additions as seem necessary to make the Associations most useful to the Sabbath-school interests of each State.
It is hoped that the brethren of each Conference will consider the importance of the Sabbath-school work, and be prepared to act at the quarterly meeting. Many of our churches have no school. Others are poorly managed. We have been surprised to find the little interest that has been taken for the children in some of our churches. In some places there is a Bible class for men and women, while the children are left to attend a Sunday-school.
Mothers prefer this rather than have no religious instruction. It is no marvel in many instances that the Sabbath becomes a restraint, and as soon as they leave the parental roof they leave the Sabbath.
Now we suggest, in order that our brethren at the quarterly meeting may see the evils existing, and understand better how to act, that each church or company of our brethren report through some member attending the meeting, or by letter,—
  1. How many youth and children are there in the church?
  2. How many attend Sabbath-school?
  3. How many attend Sunday-school?
  4. How many classes are there in your Sabbath-school?
  5. What course of study do they follow?
  6. What is the interest taken by the children, the youth, the Bible-class?
We know from what we have seen that scores of our children are going to destruction through the neglect of parents and guardians and neglect of the church. Should their condition be correctly stated to our brethren, they would be aroused to action. We fully believe the time has come for earnest effort in the direction of better Sabbath-schools and thorough instruction. One-half day of the quarterly meeting should be devoted to the consideration of this work. All the brethren at the meeting should join in forming a State Association. If the proposed Constitution is adopted, each article should be considered separately, and its object fully understood before adoption.
In the election of officers, care should be taken to select those who understand the magnitude and importance of the work, and who will devote the thought and labor necessary to become successful, and those that are so situated in business, or in the employ of the Conference or Tract Society, so as to be able to get at the work they have to do. As the S. S. interest becomes more prominent, officers will be appointed to devote their entire time to this work; but at present the most will be accomplished by enlisting the ministers and tract directors in the organization and management of Sabbath-schools, and by making special agents of those who are best adapted to this work.
EXECUTIVE BOARD, S. D. A. Sabbath-School Association.

Attention, Directors and Secretaries of Minnesota.

By A. H. Van Kirk

I WANT (1) The number and names of the churches in your respective districts; (2) The number and names of your T. and M. members; (3) Please do not fail to accede to this request immediately. A. H. Van Kirk, Sec.

Special Notice.

By Stephen Nelson Haskell; Dudley Marvin Canright

The quarterly meeting of the Michigan T. and M. Society, to be held in Battle Creek, April 19 and 20, will be one of special interest to all the tract workers in this State. Plans should be laid for missionary labor in those localities where courses of lectures will be given with tents the coming season, therefore all T. and M. directors and secretaries should be present. Tent labor will also be considered; we hope therefore to see a general attendance of the ministers in the State. One or more of the General Conference Committee will be present. The health question and Sabbath-school interests will also be considered. We speak for a general attendance of brethren in the State so far as practicable, as the meeting will be one of no ordinary importance.
S. N. Haskell, D. M. Canright.

The Meeting at Danvers, Mass.

By Dudley Marvin Canright

In consideration of the interest at Battle Creek and the State quarterly meeting to be held here, it seems necessary that either Eld. Haskell or myself should remain at Battle Creek. After consulting over the matter, it has been decided for Eld. Haskell to fill the appointment at Danvers, while I remain here.
D. M. CANRIGHT.
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