Under the heading, “Conference Statistics,” in Review of June 13, some remarks were made that would seem to call for an explanation on my part. At the time when my report for last year was made, a number of orders on the treasury had not been presented. These orders, amounting in the aggregate to $374.57, I paid, leaving the Conference in debt to me $17.52. This $374.57 should have been reported this year as paid out on last year's orders, but by an oversight it was not reported at all.
This year's report was called for before any of our ministers had presented their orders for the past year's balances due them; so that after paying all claims on the treasury, it will perhaps be in no better condition than it was last summer, when we were so short of means to pay our tent companies.
We hope all our brothers and sisters in this Conference will see the importance of paying their S. B. pledges promptly at our next quarterly meetings in July, so that our ministers in the field may be properly sustained.
WM. KERN, Treas.
Monroe, Wis., June 14.
WISCONSIN
Tent No. 1.
This tent was pitched June 14, in New London, Waupaca county. It is a place of three thousand inhabitants, about half of whom are Germans. We have held two meetings. At the first there were three hundred present, and at the second four hundred and fifty. The prospect seems good. H. W. DECKER.
June 17.
Cataract, June 19.
We came to this place the 14th, and commenced meetings Sunday with a congregation of about sixty. The people seem to be interested, and the congregations increase. Some come four and five miles. Three discourses have been given. We desire the prayers of God's people. T. B. SNOW. A. J. BREED.
Scandinavian Tent, No. 1.
By O. A. Johnson
On Sunday, June 9, we came to Debello. We soon found a place for the tent in the heart of a Scandinavian settlement, about one mile from the Lutheran church. Meetings in the tent commenced Wednesday evening, June 12. Thus far we have held seven meetings, with an average attendance of about forty or forty-five. Last Sunday afternoon we held a meeting in English, as there was a meeting in the church nearby. The tent was full. The Americans in this place are anxious to hear the truth. The interest among the Scandinavians has also increased.
Last Sabbath evening the Lutheran priest, Junde, was present. After the sermon, he challenged us for a discussion. This we tried to avoid, as we had not yet spoken on the subjects that he wished to discuss. But we were compelled to yield, and make arrangements for a discussion. At the opening of the debate he refused to act according to agreement. He also violated the most common rules of discussion. While I was saying Luther taught that the soul of man was unconscious after death, he moved that I should be driven from the house. And at another time, when I asserted that there was not one text in the Bible saying that man had an immortal soul, he asked the congregation if I should not be driven from the church. The chairman, a member of his own church, called him to order several times. We enjoyed much freedom in defending the truth, and it seemed as if angels of God were with us. The priest warned the people not to attend our meetings; but we have seen quite a number who declare that they will come in spite of the priest. He used little or no Bible to sustain his assertions, resorting to ridicule, the ascension-robe story, &c. He admitted that Sunday, as a Sabbath, was an institution of man. We believe that this discussion will result in good. This is the first tent that has been pitched among the Scandinavians. May God help us and bless our work.
Our address is Debello, Vernon county, Wis. O. A. JOHNSON.
Labor Among the Scandinavians
By Lewis Johnson
Sheffield, Bureau Co., June 17.
I CAME to Illinois about a month ago to proclaim present truth to the Scandinavians there. I labored a little over three weeks at Eight-mile Grove, about eight miles south of Prophetstown in Whiteside county, and I thank God that I can say to the honor of his great name that good has been accomplished. Six have commenced keeping the Sabbath; and others are seeking the Lord. We organized a Bible-class and arranged for Sabbath-meetings.
Some of those converted came from the same place in Denmark where I was born. I was glad to see them give their hearts to God. A brother fifty-four years of age said in our meeting, “I thank God that I have come to America and have found my Saviour. I didn’t know anything of these truths in Denmark.” And his countenance showed that the Spirit of the Lord was in his heart.
June 10, I came to a settlement about seven miles from Sheffield. The Methodists (Americans) have a very nice meeting-house here, and they kindly said that I could have it free of charge. I preached in it yesterday at 10 o’clock, and expect to have it again next Sunday. After meeting, a person came to me and gave me a little over $3.00 that he had collected for me. Our people here are all Lutherans.
Will the people of God pray for me and my country people in Illinois? We need help from God. There are some Danes in the town (Sheffield), but not so many as here in the country. I think I shall go there next week. I trust in God; I know that he is able and willing to help his humble servants.
LEWIS JOHNSON.
IOWA
By L. McCoy
Bentonsport, June 16.
I CLOSED my labors here at the above date, with the following results: Thirty persons of this place and vicinity have covenanted together as Christian commandment-keepers, and have regular Sabbath meetings. We organized a Sabbath-school with thirty-five members. They have a good meeting-house at their disposal, free of rent. We had a baptism in Des Moines river on Sunday afternoon, when five were buried with their Lord. It was a solemn scene; some three hundred persons were present. We labored here continuously for nearly two months, and the interest was good to the close.
We had slight opposition from the M. E. minister, but it resulted to our advantage. Present truth has a large place in the hearts of this people, and we hope for some others here. I have had an exceedingly pleasant sojourn with the people here, and it seemed hard to part with them. What a power there is in this truth to cement hearts together. May God grant that the acquaintances formed here may be renewed in the kingdom immortal.
L. McCoy.
Tent Meetings in Winterset, Iowa
By J. H. Morrison
Winterset, Madison Co., June 20.
The large Iowa tent is now pitched in Winterset, a town of about three thousand inhabitants. We had the tent up four weeks ago to-day; but a little gale of wind tore the whole side of it into strips. On examination, we found it to be entirely rotten, and we were obliged to wait until we could get a new top from Chicago.
We have had meeting two evenings. The audiences were good for the beginning. Brm. Millard, of Osceola, and Allie Kilgore, are with us. We are looking for Bro. Hollenbeck.
We very much desire the prayers of the people of God. J. H. MORRISON.
NEW HAMPSHIRE.
By M. Wood; F. A. Buzzell
Francestown, June 18.
Notwithstanding the busy time among the farmers in this section, the interest in our meetings continues good. The average attendance is about one hundred and fifty. The people here have been very kind to us, bringing in food in abundance, giving us wood, loaning us furniture for our family tent, &c. Last week they postponed the meeting of the Y. M. C. A. to attend our meeting, a thing never before done in this town.
Last Sunday we presented the Sabbath question. The tent was full afternoon and evening. It is now the theme of conversation for miles around. Many have acknowledged the claims of the Sabbath. Some have obeyed, others are hesitating, and more are investigating. Bibles are read as never before in this place. We are meeting some opposition, since the presentation of the Sabbath; but we think it will result in good for the cause. Many have been advised to keep away from our meetings, but still they come from four to five miles; and with the blessing of God we hope for much fruit in this place.
We still desire the prayers of God's people.
M. WOOD.
F. A. BUZZELL.
CALIFORNIA
(Abridged from the SIGNS OF THE TIMES.)
San Francisco.
The tent-meetings here closed June 9. Sixty-nine discourses have been given, and thirty-four names added to the covenant of commandment-keepers.
On Sabbath the churches of Oakland and San Francisco held a union Sabbath-school and meeting in the tent. There were between one hundred and fifty and two hundred adult Sabbath-keepers together. These, with the youth and children, made quite a tent full. It was the largest collection of Christian Sabbath-keepers ever assembled in San Francisco.
Sr. White was present and enjoyed freedom in speaking the truth, and her testimony told upon the people.
Brn. Loughborough and Healey will now hold a series of meetings in Oakland.
Red Bluff and Vacaville.
The meetings which Bro. B. A. Stephens has held at Red Bluff closed May 26. Thirteen signed the covenant. This church is much scattered, some of its members living from twelve to seventy miles away; yet their courage is good.
May 29 to June 4, Bro. S. was at Vacaville, and preached seven times. The friends seemed much encouraged. He will now hold meetings in Rocklin, Placer county, where some have recently embraced the truth through reading.
“DAT AR WORD HE SENT ME.”—
On a tour of the A. M. A. schools in the South, I one day saw a gray-haired old woman sitting among the smallest children of the primary department, so intent upon her primer as not to perceive the entrance of a stranger until I took her hand and said, “Auntie, I should think you would be discouraged, old as you are, and just beginning to learn to read.”
“Why, bless you, honey,” she answered with a pleasant smile, “I hain’t been yer only ’bout two weeks, jes an hour or so every day tween work, an’ I’se done learned all de letters a’ready. Couldn’t see how ye was gwine to make dem ar things talk, no how; but I’se done got some words now. I reckon dar’s sense in dem. I’se seen Jesus.” And moving her finger slowly along the page she pointed to the name that is above every name, and then to other words that she had learned.
“I reckon I’ll get hold on it presen’ly. I’se bound to read de blessed Bible frew myself ’fore I dies.” Then, with an upward look that seemed to see what Stephen saw, she added, “’Pears like I wouldn’t want to go home and tell Him I never tried to make out dat ar word he sent me.”—Advance.
THE man who lives right, and is right, has more power in his silence than another has by his words. Character is like bells which ring out sweet music, and which, when touched accidentally even, resound with sweet music.
Obituary Notices.
By G. W. Colcord
“Blessed are the dead which die in the Lord from henceforth.”
FELL asleep in hope, in Ridott, Ill., May 28, 1878, Sr. Mary E., wife of Bro. T. W. John, aged 25 years, 7 months, and 25 days. Her death was caused by tuberculous consumption. At her funeral was read this note: “As the result of social and religious conversation, studying God’s word, and meditation and prayer, she made a profession of religion in August, 1877. Since that time her life has been a life of devotion to her Master.” Soon after her conversion, she realized the binding force of the law of the Sabbath and bowed to its claims; a little while after this she accepted the Bible view of death. She died in full faith that with herself all was well. When asked if she had chosen a text for the minister to read at her funeral, she responded: “Tell him to preach to the people.” And this I tried to do, basing my remarks on Num. 23:10.
G. W. COLCORD.
Death of Garrett Cruzan
By Mary A. Cruzan
FELL asleep in Jesus, June 1, 1878, in Cicero, Ind., my dear father, Garrett Cruzan, aged 77 years and 6 months. For nearly two years he was afflicted with disease of the heart, which caused his death. Two sons, five daughters, and a large circle of friends, mourn their loss, but we sorrow not as those that have no hope. During the last days of his sickness his sufferings were great. He died in the hope of a blessed immortality beyond the grave. The funeral was conducted by Eld. D. D. Powell (Methodist), and was attended by a large concourse of mourning relatives and sympathizing friends.
MARY A. CRUZAN.
Obituary of Sr. Sally White
By M. J. Griffith
Died in Oasis, Waushara county, Wis., April 12, 1878, at the residence of her daughter, Sr. Sally White, aged 77 years, 10 months, and 5 days. Sr. White was converted to the S. D. Adventist faith in 1872 when she heard, for the first time, the teachings of the third angel's message under the labors of Elds. Sanborn and Downer. Her whole hope was in the first resurrection. Although her sufferings were great, she bore them with Christian fortitude. She leaves four children to mourn the loss of a kind mother. Funeral sermon by Eld. Palmer, Baptist.
M. J. Griffith.
Nathan Baker Dies in Hope
By THOS. A. HOOVER
DIED of pneumonia, near Index, Cass county, Mo., Nathan Baker, aged 18 years and 4 months. He embraced the third angel's message a little over two years ago, under the labors of Brn. Long and Rogers. Being in feeble health, he attended the camp-meeting at Appleton City, St. Clair county, thinking the trip would help restore him to health; but he died two days after reaching home. We believe he died in hope. A large family of friends mourn his loss. Funeral discourse by L. West. THOS. A. HOOVER.
ILLINOIS
By G. W. Colcord; Chas. H. Bliss
Carbondale, June 19.
MEETINGS continue with increasing interest. Last Sunday night we dismissed our congregation that they might listen to an opposition discourse on the Sabbath, by Eld. J. A. Robinson (Methodist). We reviewed his discourse last evening before a large and intelligent audience. We believe good was done.
To-night we open a discussion with Eld. W. L. Crim (Disciple). Question: Sabbath and Sunday. G. W. COLCORD.
CHAS. H. BLISS.
OUR P. O. address, for the present, is Sabinsville, Tioga Co., Pennsylvania. M. C. WILCOX. T. M. LANE.
OUR post-office address, for the present, will be Fairfield, Lenawee Co., Michigan. JOHN COLLINS. LIBBIE COLLINS.
Who?
WE received a communication June 20, from some friend of the cause desiring instruction regarding the tract and missionary work, being anxious to enter the list of workers. The letter is dated at Ashmore, Ill., June 17, the post-mark is Westfield, Ill., and the letter contains no signature. If the brother or sister sending it will write us again, and give the address, we shall be only too happy to give all requisite information.
For Sale.
WISHING to devote my time to the service of the Lord by laboring in the interest of present truth, I offer for sale block No. 25, in the town of Peru, Madison county, Iowa. There is a good dwelling house on the premises, with suitable outbuildings, fruit of various kinds, ornamental shrubbery, &c. This is a good location for any person wishing to engage in the manufacture and repair of harnesses or boots and shoes. There is a small frame building on the premises well calculated for either purpose. I would further state, that there is a society of Sabbath-keepers living in the vicinity, who have a house of worship within a short distance of said property. School privileges are good. I will sell this property very cheap and on terms to suit the purchaser. For further particulars, inquire of W. D. McLaughlin, Sanitarium, Battle Creek, Mich.
APPOINTMENTS
“And as ye go, preach, saying, The kingdom of Heaven is at hand.”
Quarterly meeting for Dist. No. 1, N. Y. and Pa. T. and M. Society, will be held with the Olcott church, the second Sabbath and first-day in July. As Eld. S. B. Whitney is at New-fane with a tent, the meetings will probably be held in the tent. R. F. Cottrell.
Will Eld. Frisbie meet with the church at Bunker Hill, Mich., at their next quarterly meeting; or some one else if he cannot come? Hollis Clark, Clerk.
There will be a grove meeting held near the Waltz school-house, 6 miles east of Marshalltown and 3 miles north of Legrand, Iowa, commencing July 12 and continuing over Sunday. Let there be a general rally at this meeting. Come, praying the Lord to meet with us. M. M. Kenny.
The quarterly meeting for Dist. No. 10 Iowa and Neb. T. and M. Society will be held in connection with the grove meeting east of Marshalltown. Come, brethren and sisters, let us make an effort to attend this meeting, as our camp-meeting is not held until fall. Let every Sabbath-school be represented at this meeting, that steps may be taken to organize a district Sabbath-school. Three or four of our preaching brethren will be present. Cannot Bro. Nicola be with us? S. M. Holly, Director.
Dist. No. 3 of the Michigan T. and M. Society will hold its next quarterly meeting at Marshall, Mich., July 13 and 14. Eld. E. R. Jones will pitch a tent in Marshall a few days previous to the meeting, and a full attendance of the brethren in the district is desired. I. A. Olmstead, Director.
The Lord willing, I will meet with the brethren and sisters at Hillsborough, Vernon county, Wis., July 6 and 7, 1878. There will be opportunity for baptism. I want all the scattered brethren and sisters to be present. John Atkinson.
There will be a general meeting for the Sabbath-keepers of Oakland county at the tent in Birmingham, Mich., Sabbath, June 29, at 10:30 A. M. Let there be a general rally. J. O. Corliss. Wm. Potter.
Providence permitting I will meet with the brethren as follows:—
Bordoville (quarterly meeting), July 6, 7.
Jericho (P. O. West Bolton, Vt.), 13, 14.
Bristol (State T. and M. quarterly meeting), July 20, 21.
It is very much desired that every member of the Bordoville church should report himself or herself by personal presence or by letter, at the time of the quarterly meeting. To the entire membership throughout the State, let me say, Don't forget your quarterly reports. Be in time. A. S. Hutchins.
Quarterly meeting for Dist. No. 7, New York and Pennsylvania T. and M. Society, at Brookfield, Madison county, N. Y., July 13 and 14, 1878. J. Q. Fox.
Quarterly meeting of Dist. No. 3, Vt., at Johnson, July 13, 14. All members are requested to send in their reports in season. M. H. Wheeler, Director.
Quarterly meeting of Dist. No. 5, Iowa and Nebraska T. and M. Society, at Monroe, July 13 and 14, 1878. We expect to see a good attendance at this meeting. J. B. Bennington, Director.
Quarterly meeting of Dist. No. 3, Wis., at Mt. Hope, July 13, 14. Alma Drouillard.
Quarterly meeting for Dist. No. 6, Iowa and Nebraska Tract Society, at Decatur City, Decatur Co., Iowa, July 13 and 14. James L. Sly, Director.
There will be a two-days' meeting at the Hoag school-house, in Lincoln, Isabella Co., Mich., five miles south of Mt. Pleasant, July 6 and 7. We hope to see every Sabbath-keeper in this county at this meeting. The brethren from Vernon and Sherman are especially invited. Meeting to commence Sabbath morning, at 10:30. Lucius A. Kellogg.
Quarterly meeting for Dist. No. 1, Kansas T. and M. Society, will be held July 13 and 14, 1878, at the Switzer school-house, on Marsh Creek, Jewell Co., 10 miles east and 4 miles north of Jewell Center, and 6 miles southeast of White Rock City. We expect Eld. J. Lamont. I want all the directors in this district to be at this meeting. Meeting to commence on Sabbath evening. All come prepared to stay over Sabbath and Sunday.
Librarians, see that your reports are made out at the church quarterly meeting. Reuben Worick, Director.
T. and M. quarterly meeting for Dist. No. 5, Mich., at Wright July 13 and 14. J. S. Wicks, Director.
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Mich. Conf. Fund.
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European Mission.
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Shares in S. D. A. P. Association.
John Sisley $100.00.
Mich. T. S. M. Society.
Dist 10, T J Sutherland $3.00, Dist 3 per Milton Hall 1.00.
Danish Mission.
N Jensen and wife $30.00, Lars Jensen 2.00, Mads Dueland 5.00, Hans Rasmussen 1.00.
The Thousand Dollar Fund.
To circulate Mrs E G White's books, J W Marsh $5.00.
Indiana Camp-meeting.
By S. H. Lane
It is decided to hold the camp-meeting at Kokomo, on the same ground occupied last year. Aug. 14-19 is the time appointed. Although this is some weeks in the future, it is now time our brethren were preparing to attend.
Each church should have upon the ground one or more tents, besides a number of family tents. Now is the time to secure them. Should you desire to purchase them of a tent-maker, address Wm. Armstrong, 282 South Water St., Chicago, Ill.; or should you wish to make your own, obtain the material and construct them after directions given in past numbers of the REVIEW. If desired, Bro. J. M. Rees, of Kokomo, Ind., will furnish, at a low figure, materials for tents, and also a rule by which they can be made.
In the past some have depended upon an opportunity to rent tents from brethren in Michigan. They cannot do so this year, as the Michigan camp-meeting is immediately after ours, and there will not be time for the transit of the tents. Renting tents is poor economy, as enough is soon paid out to purchase one.
Let each s. b. treasurer, as far as possible, see that all s. b. is paid up and forwarded to the State treasurer immediately after the State quarterly meeting in July, or paid up to camp-meeting and delivered on the camp-ground. This is necessary, as there are quite a number of laborers to settle with. Also let each district in the T. and M. work see that means are raised to pay off their indebtedness; if all do this we can pay off the State debt. And it can be easily accomplished if all do their duty. Let each one commence now to prepare for the camp-meeting. S. H. LANE, Pres.
Michigan Camp-meeting.
By James White
It is suggested by the President of the Michigan Conference that there should be three camp-meetings in the State the present season. The General Conference will doubtless be held at the Lansing camp-meeting, which will be the greatest gathering of the three. At that meeting will be held the annual meeting of the stockholders of the Sanitarium, the Publishing Association, and the College. That meeting will be the most important, as it will be the greatest gathering. Near Grand Rapids is thought to be a place of importance, where the second camp-meeting can be held. For the third we suggest that a locality be selected at or near Battle Creek, or farther East. Jackson is the second great railroad center in the State, and would be an excellent place. These are only suggestions made for the consideration of the camp-meeting committee and the ministers and officers of the Conference.
We have become satisfied that our Lansing camp-meeting for the past two years has been too large. As far as social meetings are concerned, three or four hundred persons are as many as can be profitably gathered together. We have usually divided those in camp into three or four meetings.
Again, by placing our camp-meetings at different points we get the truth before a larger number of people. It is said that the people of Lansing are far more interested in our camp-meeting this the third year than they have been the two former years. This is well; but having heard two years without embracing the message, it is very doubtful whether they would receive it the present year. It would therefore seem highly probable that the camp-meeting would do more in awakening a new interest and in bringing the people to a knowledge of the truth to hold it at different points in the State.
JAMES WHITE.
Property for Sale.
A GOOD house with two lots for sale in the city of Battle Creek, twenty rods from the meeting-house and our printing houses.
Bro. Merriam, formerly of this place, wishes to sell this property, which is worth twenty-five hundred dollars. He is so straightened for ready means that he offers it for fifteen hundred dollars.
Any one wishing to purchase this property will make a good investment of their means, and will help a family whose head has been visited with partial paralysis.
Address, ELD. JAMES WHITE,
Battle Creek, Mich.
The Business Meeting.
By R. F. Cottrell
PREACHING is enjoyable, the social meeting for prayer and testimonials is delightful; but to the brother or sister whose heart is in the work of the Lord no meeting is of deeper interest, and no one enjoyed with greater zest, than the business meeting in which there is a cheerful, ready, and liberal response to the call for means and labor for the advancement of the cause of God and the salvation of men.
In a meeting of days, the business meeting is generally postponed to the last day. And it should be so, since there should be a drinking into the spirit of the work of the Lord preparatory to this important meeting, in which we show indeed whether we have an interest in the work. Hence all who desire the benefit of these general meetings should go at the beginning and stay to the end. Those are not wise who make their calculations to slip away before the working part of the cause comes up. They lose the opportunity to encourage others by their presence, and to show their faith and zeal in the work of the Lord—the work of the salvation of mankind.
A good business meeting is truly the best meeting of the course. Those who love the cause of God can testify that no meeting is more interesting and profitable. Let all who love God, his cause, and their fellow-men, be sure to have and enjoy the benefit of the business meeting. R. F. COTTRELL.
J. N. AYERS
By J. N. Ayers
Wanted!
1. A report from every church clerk in Kansas, giving the number of members, the amount of S. B. pledged for 1878, and the name and address of the church officers.
2. A report from every unorganized body of S. D. Adventists, giving their numbers, wants, name, and the address of their leader.
3. The name and address of all lone S. D. Adventists and their wants.
4. A report from every S. S. superintendent, giving name of school, number of scholars and teachers and the address of the officers.
5. A report from each T. and M. director, giving the number of members, number of societies, and the name and address of the librarians.
J. N. AYERS
Garnett, Kansas.
Illinois, Attention.
WILL the preaching brethren of Illinois recollect that June 30, 1878, is the time to make their financial reports to the secretary, and the church treasurers please be prompt in making reports? Read “Conference Statistics,” in REVIEW No. 24, Vol. 51, and do not let Illinois Conference be among the slothful ones. Your State officers cannot make complete reports unless each church officer is faithful in his duty. Our State Conference will convene before the next quarter ends, so please do not fail to make a full report this quarter.
Remember your secretary's address is Mrs. S. Nettie S. Melendy, Sanitarium, Battle Creek, Mich., and not Woodburn, Illinois.
R. F. C
By R. F. C.
HEAR YE.—Will the officers and members of Dist. No. 1, New York and Pennsylvania Tract Society, do their duty in respect to the July quarterly meeting? We shall see. Reports should be sent by mail on the Monday previous, to the district secretary. Moneys paid in at earliest opportunity at the meeting.
R. F. C
Wanted.
By C. H. Lansing
A HOUSEKEEPER, one who keeps the Sabbath. I have children, and I want them brought up under the influence of present truth. For further particulars, address me at Lenora, Norton Co., Kan. C. H. LANSING.