The debate with Eld. Caskey, the Campbellite champion, has terminated, after continuing nearly two weeks. I found him no better prepared to meet Bible arguments this time than he was at Terrell, though he had written to other parties that he was “fully posted,” and had declared that he had “sold out to the sects” to “meet the archdeceiver, hypocrite, and falsifier” in debate; that he intended to first kill his doctrine, and then kill him personally, etc. During the debate he claimed that the rules of logic and of parliamentary practice did not compel him to produce any negative proof, and found fault with me because I would “pile up texts” against his, for “this would manufacture infidels.”
We debated on the Sabbath question four evenings. It is a fact that he did not produce a single argument from the Bible to show that the Sabbath law was abolished, but simply denied and ridiculed my arguments. The best point he made was, it all “came from Michigan,” “was Battle Creek logic,” “Yankee guesses,” etc., etc. Of course, with minds of a certain caste this was better than a plain “thus saith the Lord.” Saturday night, in a speech of nearly an hour on the affirmative of the Sunday question, he only quoted one text, Acts 20:7, but he waged an unrelenting warfare against the seventh-day Sabbath, trying to show that it was abolished, etc. I submitted to it; for he had boasted that the moderators were in his favor, which was apparent to all unprejudiced persons.
While I was replying to his first speech on this question, without giving me notice before I began, he deliberately left the house, asking a fellow-minister to take notes, and remarking that the debate would be resumed on Monday evening. This was the second time he had dismissed the debate in this manner. I stopped and appealed to the audience: “Do the people of Plano think that this debate should proceed, while Eld. Caskey takes such liberties as he has twice taken since it began, dismissing and resuming it at his pleasure, without consulting others interested, or gaining my consent, thus causing others to remain here in suspense, and hindering me from filling other important appointments previously arranged?” I called for an expression of the people, and the moderator then asked all who thought the debate should proceed on the grounds stated to rise. Thirty-eight voted for the debate to continue and sixty-two against it.
His second then announced that Eld. Caskey would be on hand Monday evening whether Mr. Kilgore was or not, and that the debate must go on. Again on Sunday evening the same announcement was made at the close of their preaching service, when it was also announced that Eld. Kilgore would be there too. This was done without my knowledge.
On Monday evening the house was lighted and heated, and a goodly number assembled. Eld. Caskey failed to make an appearance, though he was in town. Thus closed the debate in the midst of the Sunday question.
The people decided that Eld. Caskey should not take the management of the debate into his hands any longer, and that if it went on it must be carried on on terms more equitable. He greatly objected to my leaving disputed points to the people, and ridiculed it. He was afraid of the voice of the audience.
“It is three months to-day since we pitched our tent here. We leave a company keeping the Sabbath, and they are strengthened by the debate. We lost none. I am ready to leave for Rockwall. R. M. KILGORE. Dec. 11.
THE T. AND M. WORK IN DAKOTA.
By C. Frederickson
I WOULD like to say something to arouse to earnest action every member of the tract society in this district, which comprises Dakota Territory. And to those who are not members, but have received the light of present truth, let me say, Come, and join our army. God is willing to bless our efforts. And if we each do what we can, by the help of God something may be accomplished in the cause of present truth. Shall we let the winter pass without doing something for the good Master and for our fellow-men?
God has abundantly blessed the efforts of the few workers in this territory, and to-day we can count about thirty Russian Sabbath-keepers in Dakota. This alone should arouse us to action; but this is not all. The General Conference sends two ministers to this territory this year; the labors of one of our brethren, who has gone out to proclaim the message, have been crowned with abundant success. Then can we not believe that the Lord has set his hand to the work in this new field?
We hold our first district quarterly meeting at Swan Lake, Jan. 11, 12. Let us make it a success. Turn out in force. We expect all the ministers in Dakota to be there, also the librarians and the district secretary. The scattered brethren should attend, and make known the wants of the cause in their several localities. Come, all who are interested in this good work, and let us lay plans for the future. Come, praying that the Lord will meet with us, and direct us.
We shall try to have a good supply of publications on hand.
C. FREDERICKSON, Director.
THE REVIEW.
By Mrs. M. Miller
How often have I felt that I should like to tell the readers of the REVIEW how I love our good paper, and how I long for its weekly visits. After preparing for the Sabbath on sixth-day, I walk a mile to the post-office for this indispensable Sabbath visitor, and as I peruse its columns I am amply repaid for all my trouble.
As I read the letters from Brn. Ribton, Rupp, and Bertola in No. 24, I could not help shedding tears of joy to see how God's truth, the third angel's message, is uniting a people in all parts of the world. And the scripture came to my mind, “They [the watchmen] shall see eye to eye, when the Lord shall bring again Zion.” I shall ever pray that God will bless these dear brethren, and make them bright and shining lights in those lands of darkness.
MRS. M. MILLER.
Windham Co., Conn., Dec. 17.
BEWARE OF HIM.
By E. R. Jones
A MAN by the name of Bruce, formerly of Jefferson, Mich., is now going around among our churches in Tuscola county, trying to get some of the brethren in good circumstances to bind themselves in writing to support him for what he may do. This man is unworthy of the confidence of Seventh-day Adventists. He is a wily, mischief-making person. Let our brethren everywhere be careful lest they be entrapped by him. E. R. JONES.
DEBATE AT NEW PROVIDENCE, IOWA.
By M. Wing
[I HAVE just closed a debate with Eld. D. R. Dungan, of the Disciple church. I had been holding a series of meetings about four miles north-east of New Providence, where quite an interest was manifested, when arrangements were made for the debate.
We held nine sessions, discussing the kingdom, Sabbath, Sunday, and immortality questions. The subjects of the kingdom and the Sabbath were pretty thoroughly discussed, but we were obliged to give up the house to other parties, and were able to hold but one session on the immortality question and none on the destiny of the wicked. I think I can safely say that the truth has lost nothing, but has gained many friends by the debate. Eld. D. is one of their champion debaters, but he felt far behind the expectations of the people in his effort to sustain his positions. M. WING.
Union, Iowa, Dec. 21, 1878.
Time Is Gold: Make Every Minute Count
‘TIME is gold; throw not one minute away, but place each one to account.
Obituary Notices.
“Blessed are the dead which die in the Lord from henceforth.”
Died, in Brooks county, Ga., Dec. 14, 1878, Mennia L. youngest child of Bro. and Sr. S. P. Mitchell, aged one year and one month. C. O. Taylor.
Sister Ellen Wilson, aged 22 years, 10 months, and 24 days, died at the residence of her father, in Montcalm county, Mich., Dec. 7, 1878. She has kept the Sabbath with her parents for seventeen years, and ten years of this time she has been an active member of the church. A large circle of friends mourn her loss, but not as those who have no hope. Words of comfort by the writer from 1 Thess. 4:13. Orlando Soule.
Died in Westford, Mass., Nov. 20, 1878, my dear mother, Harriet C. Wilkinson, aged 66 years and 4 months. From my earliest recollection, mother has been a humble Christian. She took great pains to instruct her children in the precious Bible. The Sabbath of the Lord was precious to her, and she loved the commandment-keeping people, although it was not often that she had the privilege of meeting with them. Her lot in life was not an easy one, but her sufferings are all over. Her last days were peaceful and happy. We have laid her down to rest beside our father and two brothers, to await the coming of the Lifegiver, when we hope to meet them all no more to be separated. May the living ones be prepared for that meeting. H. M. Wilkinson.
Fell asleep in Jesus, Dec. 5, 1878, at Bluff Creek, Iowa, Clara Alice, daughter of Bro. and Sr. D. H. Hoddler, aged 20 years, 5 months, and 20 days. Last winter, when Bro. Starr was holding meetings at Bluff Creek, she, with her parents, embraced the third angel’s message. She was a great sufferer, but was very patient. She desired to live to do something in the great harvest field, but expressed a willingness that the Lord’s will should be done. She was loved and respected by all who knew her on account of her meekness. Her death is a severe blow to her parents. May the Lord sustain them. M. M. Kenny.
Died of cancer, at Fremont Center, Newaygo county, Mich., Dec. 11, 1878, Sister Addie E. Hipkins, wife of Bro. Wm. Hipkins, in the thirty-fourth year of her age. About six years ago she made a profession of faith in Christ, intending to unite with the M. E. church; but soon after, her husband embraced the Sabbath and its kindred truths, which wrought a change in her mind, and for the past year she has been fully with her husband in keeping God’s commandments. Her kindliness of heart won for her many dear friends. A husband and one child, besides her mother, whose home was with her, and a large circle of friends, mourn her loss. Funeral discourse before a large congregation by the M. E. elder of Fremont, from words of her own selection: “Weeping may endure for a night; but joy cometh in the morning.” Laura J. Waters.
Bro. Phinehas Olmstead, of Glensdale, Lewis county, N. Y., Deacon of the Otter Creek church of S. D. Adventists, has recently buried his son Orwell L., aged 17 years. He went from home Nov. 21, with William Rennie, a hunter, to help him carry a pack of provisions into the “Big Woods.” They reached the camp Friday noon, and Orwell started for home the next morning. It snowed all day and the evening following, and the weather was very unpleasant for a whole week. When it was known that he was lost, diligent search was made for him. They found him on Sabbath morning, one week from the time he left the camp. He had come about seven miles. His track showed that he made unceasing effort to find his way out, until fatigue, hunger, and cold overpowered him, and he fell dead. Eld. Reed, Seventh-day Baptist, preached the funeral discourse, from John 11:25, 26. Bro. and Sr. Olmstead need help to bear their heavy loss. Brethren, let us remember them. A. B. Bump.
To the Church Clerks and S. S. Treasurers of the Nebraska Conference.—You are earnestly requested to send in your reports up to Jan. 1, at the earliest date possible. Those who have not received blanks will please send me their names and address at once. George S. Reichard, Sec. Neb. Conf.Pleasant Home, York county, Neb.
Mrs. D. F. Stigers, Mount Pleasant, Atchison county, Kan., would like a home among Sabbath-keepers. Would do general housework. Has one child, four years old. Address as above.
I wish to secure the address of all the S. S. superintendents and clerks in the Pennsylvania Conference, as I shall have important mail matter to send them. D. B. Oviatt, Wellsville, N. Y.
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Mrs O A Gilbert $5.00.
Danish Mission.
O A Gilbert $5.00, Lars Jensen 2.00, Annie Hansen 1.00, Hannah Jürgensen 1.00, Jeppe C Nielsen 5.00, Danish Boys’ church 2.00, Laurine C Haugestad 5.00.
Wanted: Tracts on the Sabbath Question
Wanted.
A copy of a 16 page tract issued from the REVIEW Office, years ago, entitled, “Conversation upon the Sabbath Question.”
Also a copy of a tract entitled, “A Wonderful and Horrible Thing,” by Chas. Fitch. This was one of the smaller pamphlets of 1843.
If any reader of the REVIEW has a copy of either or both of these, or can procure them, he will please send them to Eld. James White, Denison, Texas, Box P, and thus confer a great favor upon him.
JAMES WHITE
By James White
Read! Read! Read!
The long evenings have come; and we recommend that every family of our people organize a home reading-school. Let the exercises be held one or two hours of each evening, only excepting evenings when meetings or other duties occupy the time.
We invite Prof. Brownsberger, of the Battle Creek College, to give through the REVIEW rules to assist the reader, or suggest some book or books which contain the rules to be observed in order to become a good reader.
And we further suggest and recommend that the reading for January, 1879, be the three volumes of “The Spirit of Prophecy,” and that the reading commence on the evening of New Year’s, or as soon after as possible. These volumes are rich in thought, and are highly spiritual and practical. We urge that in every family of Seventh-day Adventists in the land, reading exercises be instituted. Let the entire family be assembled at the fireside, and let different members of the family have the benefit of the practice in reading. And if the circumstances will admit, let neighbors and friends be invited to join. We know of no better exercise to secure mental and spiritual culture than reading, and no books better than the volumes named. These exercises should continue till April. The reading for February and March we will suggest in due time.
JAMES WHITE
Denison, Texas, Dec. 25, 1878.
Church Quarterly Meetings, January 4 and 5.
Let every church remember the quarterly meeting on Sabbath and Sunday, January 4 and 5. Nothing should be allowed to interfere with this meeting. It should neither be postponed nor held before the time.
BUSINESS TO BE ATTENDED TO.
The clerk should first read the record of all the business done at the last quarterly meeting, and since that time, that corrections may be made, if any are needed. Then the clerk should read in order the names of the members of the church, and the elder should call upon them to respond. All who do not, either personally or by letter, should be visited or written to immediately.
All the business of the church should now be attended to. Letters should be granted, members admitted, baptism administered, the ordinances celebrated, etc. All S. S. pledges, or tithes, should be promptly paid up at this meeting. The treasurer should read a written statement of all the receipts and disbursements since the last quarterly meeting. He should distinctly state the amount that each member has paid, and what has been done with the money. Corrections can then be called for. Monday morning the treasurer should send to the State treasurer all the money he has on hand, and to the State secretary a statement of the same.
Every member of the tract society should present to the society a report of all his or her labor during the past quarter. The librarian should read a report of the last quarterly meeting, and all transactions since that day, so that corrections can be made if any are needed. Monday morning the librarian should send a report to his district secretary.
The secretary of the Sabbath-school should read a written report at this meeting of the workings of the Sabbath-school for the last quarter. Monday morning he should send his report to the State secretary.
GEN. CONF. COM.
APPOINTMENTS
“And as ye go, preach, saying, The kingdom of Heaven is at hand.”
District Quarterly Meetings, Jan. 11, 12.
Dist. No. 9, Illinois, at Onarga. Eld. R. F. Andrews is expected. J. W. Tait, Director.
Dist. No. 2, Kansas, in Washington county, at the Ballard school-house, on the little Blue River. Librarians, send in reports on time. Elds. Curl and J. W. Bagby will be present. We hope for a full attendance.
J. H. Coffman, Director.
Dist. No. 2, Nebraska, with the Waco church. Can Bro. Shultz or some other minister be present.
E. D. Hurlburt, Director.
Dist. No. 2, Ohio, at Mendon, Mercer county.
T. F. Evans, Director.
Dist. No. 2, New York, at Roosevelt.
S. N. Wright, Director.
Dist. No. 10, Iowa, at State Center. Hope there will be a good attendance from all the churches. Members, be prompt in reporting, that librarians need not be late with their church reports. We wish those who have received tracts from this district to report.
S. M. Holly, Director.
Dist. No. 14, Iowa, at Swan Lake, Turner county, Dakota Territory.
C. Frederickson, Director.
Dist. No. 1, Indiana, at Bourbon, Marshall county.
J. D. Shilling, Director.
Dist. No. 8, Kansas, near Sterling, Rice county. Will all the brethren come out, as we have especial business to bring before them. Bro. Dawson is expected.
E. L. Fortner, Director.
Dist. No. 1, Iowa, at West Union. Let there be a full attendance.
T. H. Chapman, Director.
The general quarterly meeting of the Texas T. and M. Society will be held at Peoria, Hill county, Texas, Jan. 18 and 19. We hope to see a general rally of the missionary workers. Especially do we expect to see all the officers connected with the T. and M. work. Come, brethren, a great work is before us, and there is a short time in which to accomplish it. We must learn how to do it. The meeting-house at Peoria will be dedicated at this time. We expect to have the presence of Bro. and Sr. White. Come, brethren, seeking the Lord that he may be with us especially. Bring your blankets and clothing for comfort at night. There will be opportunity for baptism.
R. M. Kilgore, Pres.
The first quarterly meeting of the Plainfield, Wis., church will be held January 4 and 5, at the meeting-house in Richford. Ordino neighborhood. Will some minister meet with us? There is business of importance to look after.
A. Kisner.
The Lord willing, I will meet with the church in Parkville, Mich., Jan. 4 and 5, 1879. We invite brethren of other churches to meet with us.
J. Byington.
The first T. and M. meeting for Nebraska will be held at Seward, Jan. 18, 19. Let there be a general attendance of the officers of the society, and full reports from every district. All are invited. Bring bedding and provisions.
Chas. L. Boyd.
Memphis, Mich., Sabbath, Jan. 4, 1879, to continue as long as the interest may demand. First meeting on the Sabbath at 10:30 A. M. Let there be a general attendance.
J. O. Corliss.
The State quarterly meeting of the New York Tract and Missionary Society will be held at Adams’ Center, N. Y., Jan. 18 and 19, 1879. A full attendance of the directors is requested.
B. L. Whitney, Pres.
The State quarterly meeting of the Pennsylvania T. and M. Society will be held at Wellsville, N. Y., Jan. 25 and 26, 1879. We particularly invite every director, district secretary, and librarian in this new Conference to attend this meeting, prepared to remain during the Tract Society Institute, which is to be held immediately following. We also invite all church clerks, S. S. treasurers, S. S. officers, and all others who can attend. See article from Conference Committee, in another column.
B. L. Whitney, Pres.
T. and M. meetings in Michigan will be held as follows:—
Gowen, Jan. 8.
Westplain, “ 9, 10.
Greenville, “ 11, 12.
Bushnell, “ 13, 14.
Saranac, “ 15, 16.
Vergennes, “ 18, 19.
Evening meetings to commence at 7 o’clock. On Sabbath and Sunday at 10:30 A. M. The meetings at Greenville and Vergennes are general meetings.
D. H. Lamson.
F. Howe.