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The Advent Review and Sabbath Herald, Vol. 55, No. 7

DANGERS AND DUTIES OF MINISTERS
Earlier text: THE CORSICA, OHIO, INSTITUTE

REPORT OF TEXAS.

By Kittie McKinick

Districts No. Members No. Reports Returned No. Members Added No. Families Visited No. Letters Written Signs taken in Clubs Subscriptions obtained for Periodicals Pages of Tracts and Pamphlets distributed Periodicals Distributed Annuals sold and given away Cash rec’d on Tract Fund and Periodicals
1 20 10 5 26 16 .... 1 6870 49 25 $7 00
2 74 50 16 18 88 15 23 12044 330 13 $29 60
3 24 11 14 10 8 .... .... 9563 31 .... 18 50
118 71 35 54 112 15 24 28477 410 38 $55 10
NOTE.—Cash received on other enterprises during the quarter, $319.25; value of publications, etc., on hand, $1052.41; amount of indebtedness, $880.07; amount of unpaid pledges, $981. The church societies at Dallas and Terrell failed to report.
Kittie McKinick, Sec.

NEW ENGLAND V. M. SOCIETY.

By Mrs. M. L. Priest

THE quarterly report of the V. M. society at South Lancaster, Mass., for the quarter ending Jan. 3, 1880, is as follows:—
No. of members, 30 “ “ reports, 14 “ “ letters written, 342 “ “ “ received, 122 “ “ “ families visited, 56 “ “ “ periodicals distributed, 2,215 Pages tracts and pamphlets distributed, 8,385 No. of Annals distributed, 118 “ “ “ subscribers obtained for periodicals, 18
MRS. M. L. PRIEST, Sec.

TENNESSEE TRACT SOCIETY.

By Clinton Owens

The quarterly meeting of the Tennessee T. and M. Society was held according to appointment, Jan. 18, 1880, at Edgefield Junction. There were none present from other churches, consequently the attendance was small. Reports were received from only two churches, those at Ridge, Mt. Gilead, and Springville being delinquent. The labor reported was as follows:—
No. of members, 33
“ “ families visited, 18
“ “ letters written, 12
Pages of publications distributed, 6,243
No. of periodicals “ 888
“ “ Annals “ 23
“ “ subscribers for Good Health, 2
Subscriptions for REVIEW (renewals), 5
“ “ Signs “ (clubs), 11
“ “ Instructor “ “ 3
“ “ Good Health “ “ 5
Received from book sales, $1.00
“ “ new subscribers, 1.00
“ “ on one-third, donations, and membership, 5.00
“ “ T. and M. fund, 34.50
We had hoped by this quarter to be able to raise the T. and M. fund to $250.00, but this has not been accomplished. It now amounts to $180.25. The President, Eld. G. K. Owen, has been absent, and there has been no one to visit the churches and urge them to engage in the work as they should. I have tried to do all I could. Dear brethren and sisters, we want your prayers and co-operation, that the T. and M. work may prosper in this State.
CLINTON OWENS, Sec.

QUICKSBURG, VA., V. M. SOCIETY.

By Maggie A. Woods

OUR V. M. society is small, hence we have but little to report; but we hope to do more in this blessed cause next quarter. For the quarter just closed, our report is as follows:—
No. of letters written, 191
“ “ families visited, 10
“ “ subscribers for Instructor, 2
Pages of publications distributed, 8,827
No. of periodicals “ 2,556
“ “ Annuals “ 57
Our society numbers ten members. As Bro. and Sr. Sanborn are not laboring near us, we have no help from them; and several of the other members cannot always meet with us, so we have only five or six regular attendants. MAGGIE A. WOODS, Sec.

SECTION ONE, MICHIGAN.

By M. B. Miller

Dear Brethren: Undoubtedly you noticed in last week’s Review that the second T. and M. Institute to be held in this State this winter is to be at Battle Creek, commencing Feb. 20. This Institute is not designed exclusively for Section 1, yet it will be just as profitable to us, and we should have as great a burden for its success, as though it had been appointed for our special benefit. It is located as near a central point in the section as it could be. Now the question arises, How many, and who, will attend? We know it will cost you a little sacrifice of time and means to be there; but we want to mention a few reasons why you should not fail to attend this Institute. 1. The missionary work is the Lord’s work. 2. The result of faithfully performing this work will be souls saved in the kingdom of God. 3. The times in which we live call loudly for this kind of work, therefore we should prepare ourselves to do it correctly, so that the Lord may own and bless the effort. 4. The success of the Institute in a large measure depends upon the attendance. Shall the meeting be a failure for want of numbers? With present facilities, one hundred can receive instructions as successfully as fifteen. 5. There is great necessity for improvement in the missionary work, especially in the business department.
Any of the above facts is a sufficient reason why all who can consistently should be present during the Institute.
Brethren, do not begin to frame excuses for neglecting to attend this Institute, but see if you cannot lay some plan by which you may attend. This is an exceptional chance for getting instruction in the T. and M. work.
There will be no Conference in session, or other business meetings to interfere with the daily work of the Institute. Directors should feel a burden concerning the meeting, and investigate the matter of attendance from their several districts. Churches should look the matter over and see who can or will attend. A word of encouragement, a little assistance, might be the means of getting some to attend who otherwise would stay away.
The Lord has committed much to our trust in giving us the light of the third angel’s message. Will we be faithful in the discharge of our duty? In conclusion, we advise all to read carefully the following texts of Scripture, and then decide in the light of the facts they state what is duty in regard to attending the coming T. and M. Institute: Luke 19:40; 12:48; Judges 5:23; Matt. 25:25–27; Luke 16:10, 11. Compare with the above the following texts: Eccl. 11:6; Ps. 126:5, 6; Matt. 25:21.
M. B. Miller.

Obituary Notices.

"Blessed are the dead which die in the Lord from henceforth." Rev. 14:13.
Saxby.—Died of diphtheria, at St. Albans, Vt., Jan. 21, 1880, Verne, only child of Frank J. and Addie A. Saxby, aged 2 years, 11 months, and 28 days.
Oh! may the link that's severed here But serve to draw us nearer Heaven, Where ne'er will fall the bitter tear, Or fondest hopes be rudely riven. V. O. Cross.
Hurlbert.—Sister Sallie E., wife of Bro. E. D. Hurlbert, died at Valparaiso, Neb., Dec. 12, 1879, aged 25 years, 8 months, and 17 days. Sister H. had been an observer of the Sabbath from childhood. Six years ago she was baptized, and she has since been an earnest, active Christian. A kind husband, other relatives, and the church, mourn their loss, yet with the bright prospect of soon meeting her. Funeral discourse Jan. 25, 1880, by the writer, from Isa. 57:1.
Chas. L. Boyd.

THE YOUTH'S INSTRUCTOR.

WEEKLY AND MONTHLY.

AN ILLUSTRATED PAPER FOR YOUTH AND CHILDREN, DEVOTED TO MORAL, MENTAL, AND RELIGIOUS CULTURE.

This paper is not devoted to insipid stories and religious fiction, but is filled with a great variety of that kind of reading which tends to the healthful development of the youthful mind. Its pages are made bright by the choicest illustrative pictures, and its columns are always full of useful information.

WEEKLY EDITION.—FOUR PAGES, WITH SABBATH SCHOOL DEPARTMENT.

As a Sabbath-school and Lesson paper, it is suited to the wants of scholars and teachers, and is calculated to increase the interest of all who read it, in thorough Bible study. The Sabbath-school Department will contain two series of lessons, one for children and one for youth. Lessons on Prophecy for Bible Classes will also be furnished with the Weekly INSTRUCTOR in the form of a monthly supplement.

SUBSCRIPTION PRICE, 75 CENTS A YEAR.

All new subscribers paying the above price will receive the “Child's Poems” as a premium without extra charge.

TERMS TO CLUBS, PAID IN ADVANCE.

Price per Copy, Post-paid.
5 to 10 copies — 55 cents a year.
10 copies and upwards — 50 cents a year.
10 copies and upwards, without supplement containing Lessons on Prophecy — 45 cents a year.
Subscriptions for 5 to 10 copies will be taken for six months. Larger clubs may be paid for quarterly.

MONTHLY EDITION.—EIGHT PAGES.

SUBSCRIPTION PRICE, 50 CENTS A YEAR.

The publishers are determined to increase their already large subscription list, and therefore offer, as a special inducement to new subscribers,

THE “CHILD'S POEMS” AS A PREMIUM,

at the price of the paper alone (50 cents). This beautifully bound and illustrated little book has 128 pages of choicest poems for children, price 30 cents. Six thousand have been sold during the past year, and the children call it a treasure.
Address YOUTH'S INSTRUCTOR, Battle Creek, Mich.

GOOD HEALTH.

By Editor

J. H. KELLOGG, M. D., EDITOR.
This popular health journal enters upon its fifteenth volume with the most flattering prospects for a continuation of the prosperity that has attended its publication in the past. It has for several years enjoyed the LARGEST CIRCULATION OF ANY HEALTH JOURNAL IN AMERICA, and its publishers are determined, not only to maintain the high position already attained, but to greatly increase its circulation the coming year, and thus enlarge its field of usefulness.
During the year each number will contain a large amount of valuable and interesting matter on the subjects of Health, Temperance, Popular Science, General Literature, and other topics of interest. The practical information in its pages on Sanitary Science, Public and Domestic Hygiene, and topics of kindred nature, gives it a scope and field of usefulness peculiar to itself, and unoccupied by any other journal.

AN ILLUSTRATED ARTICLE

on practical hygiene, or some other topic of general interest, will appear in each number, as a new and permanent feature of the journal in the future. In addition to this the Department of Questions and Answers, which has contributed so much to the success of the journal in the past, will be revived in a practically useful form, and made more valuable than ever before.

SUBSCRIPTION PRICE, $1.00 A YEAR.

PREMIUMS FOR NEW SUBSCRIPTIONS.—The “Household Manual,” a work of great value as a book of ready reference, packed full of practical information, and sold at retail for 75 cents, is offered to new subscribers with GOOD HEALTH for one year, for $1.25. We regard this as the best premium offer ever made, as the book alone is well worth the subscription price of the journal, and 25 cents extra secures both.
Specimen copies of the journal will be sent free to any address on application.
Address GOOD HEALTH, Battle Creek, Mich.

ADVENT HAROLDEN.

A SWEDISH RELIGIOUS MONTHLY.—PUBLISHED AT BATTLE CREEK, MICHIGAN, AND CHRISTIANA, NORWAY.
SIXTEEN PAGES.
ADVENT HAROLDEN is devoted to the proclamation of the second coming of Christ, the explanation of Prophecy and Bible doctrines in general, and the defense of the commandments of God and the faith of Jesus. Its family department, is filled with instructive reading, accompanied with beautiful illustrations, and also gives valuable hints with reference to the preservation of health and the treatment of disease.

TERMS, INVARIABLY IN ADVANCE.

TO AMERICAN SUBSCRIBERS.

One copy, one year..........................75 cents. To new subscribers, with Way of Life as premium....$1.00. Five or more copies to one address, per copy....50 cents. Ten or more copies, per copy...................40 cents.

TO EUROPEAN SUBSCRIBERS.

One copy, one year..........................90 cents. Five or more copies, per copy..................60 cents. Ten or more copies, per copy...................50 cents.
Address REVIEW AND HERALD, or, ADVENT HAROLDEN, Battle Creek, Mich.

ADVENT TIDENDE.

SIXTEEN PAGES.
A DANISH-NORWEGIAN RELIGIOUS SEMI-MONTHLY.
Devoted to the dissemination of the great truths applicable to this time, among the Danes and Norwegians. Each number contains a beautiful illustration of some interesting Bible theme, besides a large amount of varied reading on different points of our faith. A series of Bible Lessons to be used in the Sabbath-school and the family circle is maintained, while the subjects of health and temperance and the leading events of the day, are given due attention, thus making it an invaluable household magazine.

TERMS.

To American subscribers, $1.00 a year. Six or more copies to one address, 60 cents per copy. New subscribers receive the magazine one year and the beautiful picture, The Way of Life, for $1.25.
To European subscribers the paper is sent at $1.25 a year, without premium.
Address ADVENT TIDENDE, Battle Creek, Mich.

THE SIGNS OF THE TIMES.

By Editor

A RELIGIOUS PROPHETIC JOURNAL.

This is the pioneer sheet of eight pages (the size of the REVIEW page), circulated everywhere by our Tract and Missionary workers, at the low price of one dollar a year to the T. and M. societies only.
The conductors of the SIGNS have laid their plans to make this pioneer sheet for 1880 a power in the land. Live writers are engaged for the work. Elder Smith will give a series of articles under the significant heading, Synopsis of Present Truth. Elder White will occupy several pages of each number with sermons on Redemption through Christ, and other subjects of like importance. And besides her regular articles on Old Testament history, Mrs. White will furnish other matter in her usual forcible style.
There will be a special edition of the SIGNS of twelve pages, for old subscribers, who are generally members of our church on the Pacific coast. This will contain the eight pages of the pioneer sheet, with four pages of church matters, reports and appointments inserted, making twelve pages, which will contain nearly three hundred square inches more than the old size of eight pages. Price, invariably, $2.00 a year.
Address SIGNS OF THE TIMES, Oakland, California.

STIMME DER WAHRHEIT.

A GERMAN MONTHLY ILLUSTRATED FAMILY JOURNAL.

Devoted to the maintenance of practical Christianity and Bible religion. It is bold and outspoken in its explanation of the prophecies and defense of the doctrines of the near coming of our Saviour, and the binding obligation of the Law of God.
Its neat appearance and the beautiful illustrations of many Bible subjects secure general favor, while the low price at which it is offered places it within the reach of all.

TERMS, PAYABLE IN ADVANCE.

TO AMERICAN SUBSCRIBERS.

Single copy, one year. 50 cents.
To new subscribers, with Way of Life as premium. 75 cents.
Five or more copies to one address, for missionary work, per copy. 40 cents.
Ten or more copies. 35 cents.

TO EUROPEAN SUBSCRIBERS.

Single copy, one year. 70 cents.
To new subscribers, with premium. $1.00.
Five or more copies to one address, per copy. 55 cents.
Ten or more copies, per copy. 50 cents.
Address REVIEW AND HERALD, or, STIMME DER WAHRHEIT, Battle Creek, Mich.

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