And as ye go, preach, saying, The kingdom of Heaven is at hand.
Tuscola Co., Mich.
The appointments for this county are put over two weeks, and now stand as follows:—
Elmwood, March 7, 7 P. M.
Fairgrove, “ 8, ” ”
Watrousville, “ 10, 11, 11 A. M.
Vassar, “ 12, 7 P. M.
Tuscola, “ 13, 2 and 7 P. M.
Thetford, “ 14, 7 ” ”
Mt. Morris, “ 15, 7 ” ”
Systematic Benevolence and Missionary work will be looked after at all of these meetings, and at Watrousville the church will be re-organized, and all other business attended to that is necessary. We hope to see all our friends at these meetings.
J. Fargo.
E. P. Doud.
Wisconsin.—Correction.
By the delay of a postal card it happened. The appointment for Gen. T. and M. meeting for Wis. should be as it read two weeks ago,—at Baraboo, commencing March 9 and continuing over Sabbath and Sunday.
H. W. Decker.
The next State meeting of the Mich. T. and M. Society will be held at Lapeer, commencing March 30, at 7 P. M., and continuing over first-day. A general attendance of the directors will be expected. Important matters will be considered. We suggest that directors hold their quarterly meetings March 17 and 18.
S. N. Haskell.
J. Fargo.
The next quarterly meeting for Dist. No. 10, will be held at State Center, Iowa, March 17 and 18. We desire a full attendance, and hope every member will offer a good report and a liberal donation. We expect a preacher.
S. M. Holly, Director.
If the Lord will, I will meet with the churches in south-western Mo. as follows:—
Arvilla, Jasper Co., March 10 and 11.
Newton Co., where Bro. Blackman may appoint, March 17 and 18.
Drywood, Vernon Co., March 24 and 25.
Nevada City, March 31, April 1.
Clintonville, Cedar Co., April 7 and 8.
Union Point, St. Clair Co., “ 14 ” 15.
I hope to see a general turnout at all the above places. Bring along your children and interested friends. Prepare to attend to the ordinances of the Lord’s house by a necessary preparation of heart for that solemn occasion. See to it that your S. B. pledges are all paid. We will re-arrange S. B. for the present year.
J. G. Wood.
The quarterly meeting for Dist. No. 7, N. Y., will be held at Clarkville, Madison Co., March 3.
J. Q. Foy, Director.
Rock Creek, Kan., March 3, 4. Meeting to begin Friday evening.
Smith Sharp.
Monthly meeting for Allegan Co., at Otsego, March 4, 1877.
J. L. Rumery.
The next quarterly meeting of the Iowa and Nebraska T. and M. Society, Dist. No. 2, will be held at Marion, March 16 and 17. Let us have a report from every member.
J. T. Mitchell, Director.
Quarterly meeting of Dell Prairie church will be held at Baraboo, Wis., in connection with the T. and M. meeting.
Mattie C. Zoller, Clerk.
A district quarterly meeting of the Ia. and Neb. T. and M. Society will be held at Sandyville, March 17 and 18. We hope to see a goodly number of our brethren from the different churches in this district. Let all send in their reports in season to be condensed.
Russell Hart, Director.
Quarterly meeting of the Ia. and Neb. T. and M. Society, Dist. No. 4, will be held March 17 and 18, at Mt. Pleasant, Iowa. Please send in your quarterly reports by mail to James S. Houseman, Mt. Pleasant, Ia., one week before the meeting.
Wm. P. Andrews, Director.
Hold On.
By C. W. S.
We would respectfully call attention to the remarks of Brn. Canright, Colcord, and Sanborn, in this paper, upon the evil of leaving an interest in any place before those interested are decided. We have just received a report that closes thus: “We feel quite confident others would take hold could we labor a little longer.” Please read Bro. Canright’s article, “St. Lawrence Co.,” and perhaps you will decide to hold on a little longer. C. W. S.
A Coin Imbedded in a Rock.
By C. W. S.
PEOPLE have heard and read of toads’ having been found imbedded in rock; but now comes another curiosity to be added to the list. Mr. John Adriance, of this city, has a Mexican coin dated 1710, which was taken from the center of a piece of rock found in the bottom of the Rio Grande. The gentleman who sent the coin to this city, with the particulars in connection with its discovery, lives at Laredo. Not having a specimen of the rock in which the coin was found imbedded, gentlemen connected with the Historical Society, who are interested in the matter, have sent to him for a specimen, in order that theories as to the time the coin found its way to the bed of the river may be deduced. The finder of the coin writes that the rock is very hard and almost transparent.—Galveston News.
Had that Mexican coin been something else and not provided with a date, it is uncertain upon what imaginary period in the past some of our learned geologists would have fixed as the probable time when it became surrounded by that soft substance which in process of time became hard rock. But the date is there—1710.
When the science of geology comes to be correctly understood, it will not be found to disagree with revelation. Physical changes are wrought so rapidly under certain conditions, and so slowly under others, that it is simply impossible to tell how long a rock, a stratum of earth, or a deposit in the bottom of the Gulf of Mexico, has been in forming, unless the precise conditions are known. This is out of the question; therefore, the guess-work of geologists is a very unsafe foundation on which to build theories that go back of the record of Moses.
C. W. S.
Portents in the East.
By Uriah Smith
In this peculiar time while the angels are holding the winds, the strongest indications of war and revolution may, for the time being, pass over, and the threatened outbreak not occur; but the winds are evidently struggling hard to burst forth and accomplish their devastating work upon the earth, and we may soon behold the commencement of that commotion which will result in the great and final whirlwind to be raised up from the coasts of the earth. The following is the substance of the latest dispatches from the East, that point around which so much interest now gathers. We find it in the Det. Evening News of Feb. 22, 1877:—
All signs point infallibly to an Eastern war. A dispatch to the N. Y. Herald says: “The mournful probability remains that the fresh verdure of the spring of 1877 will be dyed with the blood of slaughtered thousands.” Military authorities at Washington “regard it as certain that the end of March will see the armies of Russia marching in every direction upon Constantinople, and that we are at the beginning of events that will render existing maps of Europe extremely misguiding.” U. S.
We gave last week a notice of Bro. F. Nelson’s Review of Barnaby, and gave his address as Ithaca, Mich. He has lately changed his address to Cedar Lake, Montcalm Co., Mich. Brethren will please bear this in mind, when ordering his book.
Our Field.
By Jos. Clarke
Not being a land speculator, no one will accuse me of interested motives in speaking of Texas. Truly it must be conceded that it has a beautiful and pleasant landscape, a delightful climate, and much of it a fertile soil. It has a good drainage, and lies up out of water. The water is not always good, as at the north, but it is generally tolerable, and in many localities good.
The laws of Texas are as favorable to good men as they are in any State in the Union; and its people are generally hospitable and generous. The mixed races, Spanish, Mexican, and Indian, with the black race, cannot be said to be very hopeful; but the freedmen are an exception to this, as many of them are devotedly pious, constant, and industrious. Often we see them possessors of magnificent farms; and some of them are as virtuous, honest, and good as the best of their neighbors. The strength of liberal principles is felt here, and old fogy ideas and memories of former aristocracy are fading from the public mind.
Railroads and cities are being built, and the markets of the world are open to Texas commerce. Here is an open field for the Christian and the philanthropist. Jos. Clarke.
To Those who Have Pledged for the Rome Meeting-House.
By B. L. Whitney
THE time at which these pledges were to be paid (April 1, 1877) is now near at hand. We write this to call the attention of those who have not already paid, to the fact that we are depending upon these pledges to meet obligations that are due at that time. We have borrowed money, that we might be able to take advantage of having cash to pay for what we had to buy in building the house, and we depend on these pledges to replace it.
We know our brethren are ready and willing to pay their pledges when due, but thought it might be proper to call their attention to this matter in this way. There is yet remaining unpaid between six and seven hundred dollars, and every dollar of this will be needed by the time I have named, to meet the obligations already incurred. We request all who can do so to send the amount of their pledges by draft or P. O. order to Rome, N. Y., immediately.
B. L. WHITNEY.
Kankakee, Ill.
By WILSON POTTENGER
Owing to arrangements for a quarterly Conference meeting in this district at Sheldon, April 28 and 29, it is thought best not to have any T. and M. meeting this quarter. Therefore, let all of our members, and any others who may desire, make out their reports and with them inclose their donations and monies received from sale of books, pamphlets, tracts, and almanacs, and forward to the district secretary, Sr. Codelia McDonald, Beaverville, as early as the first of April. I would urge each brother and sister to attend to this important matter as for the Lord, who has so abundantly bestowed his blessings upon us. Let us all consider it a privilege as well as a duty.
We want all who can, to attend this quarterly meeting, and we will try to hold one session of T. and M. Society.
WILSON POTTENGER, Director.
Directors of the Mo. T. and M. Society.
By Wm. Evans
The first of April closes the third quarter of this Conference year. Please give notice through REVIEW of district meetings at such places as will best accommodate all, appointing them as near the first of April as convenient. It will be remembered that the pledges for the new tent are due at that time. See that they are paid and forwarded to the treasurer without delay, stating to him when you send money, how much is for tent, and the amount for other purposes; also, don't forget to send your reports to the secretary promptly. If you have done little or nothing yet, please read article in REVIEW of Feb. 15, The Winter's Work, signed, J. W., and then act accordingly.
Wm. Evans, Pres.
Earn Your Own Money Before You Spend It
EARN your own money before you spend it.
Ordering Signs Packages for Michigan District Churches
By I. A. Olmstead
Dist. No. 3, Mich.
We recommend that all the churches in this district order at once, through their librarians, packages of the SIGNS. See last paragraph on first column of page 60, REVIEW No. 8.
Let your one-third be paid to your church treasurer with your S. B., and forwarded with that to the State treasury, from which these packages will be paid for. Consider the matter promptly and carefully, and send for such a number of the SIGNS as you can make good use of. Send your orders to REVIEW AND HERALD, Battle Creek, Mich. I. A. OLMSTEAD, Director.
Wanted: Farm Hand and Housework Girl
By B. Salisbury
Wanted.
I WANT to hire a first-class man to work my farm; prefer one who understands gardening also. Also a girl to do housework.
Address, B. SALISBURY, Battle Creek, Mich.
Situation Wanted: Young Man Seeking Steady Work
Work as teamster, farm hand, or in any other capacity, where willingness to oblige, industry, and hard work, would secure permanent employment—by a young man, who, with his wife, has lately embraced the truth. Address, James I. Platt, Chittenango, Madison Co., N. Y.
Wanted: Able-Bodied Man for Year-Round Farm Work
An able-bodied man, “health reformer,” to work on farm. Employment year round. Address, J. P. H. Harrisonville, Kansas.
Wanted: Sabbath-Keeper Farm Work Seekers
S. G. DANIELS, of Bellville, Richland Co., O., wants to work on a farm for a Sabbath-keeper. Also R. B. Rowell, of E. Corinth, Vt.
Small and Steady Gains Bring Competency
SMALL and steady gains give competency with tranquility of mind.
Annexed to each receipt in the following list, is the Volume and Number of the REVIEW & HERALD to which the money received pays—which should correspond with the Numbers on the Papers. If money for the paper is not in due time acknowledged immediate notice of the omission should be given.
$2.00 EACH. Mrs M E Byron 51-7, Stephen Hickox 51-7, S A Keyser 51-9, J B Foster 51-10, Clara A Jennings 51-8, Mrs F E Nettleingham 51-8, Alice M Harper 51-8, D P Strong 51-8, Hannah Walters 51-8, B Mattern 51-8, R Babcock 51-10, Emily Lull 51-25, K M Sweat 51-8, Bela A Rogers 51-8, Margaret Myers 51-15, Susan Weaver 51-9, N G B Zollinger 51-12, B P Chase 51-8, Gorham Newcomb 51-11, H E Olmstead 51-9, Harvey Benham 51-9, M J Pierce 51-8, Miles Carter 51-9, Kate Babcock 51-8, Robert Niles 50-8, M M Raymond 51-9, Mary A Clement 50-23, John Leland 51-9, A B Shaw 51-8, O Frizzle 51-10, E Leonard 51-21, Martha A White 51-8, Amos Zellers 51-9, Theodore Butcher 51-8, Peter Mott 50-25, Wm Emerson 53-2, R Nelson 51-8.
$1.00 EACH. Geo W Washburn 50-8, H C Heatly 50-7, John Atkinson 50-5, L H Ellis 50-8, D R Seely 50-1, J L Rice 50-1, Mrs S H Norton 50-7, Ann C Sweet 50-8, O B Foster 50-16, Wm E Armstrong 50-9, C Crary 50-8, S R Wagor 50-8, Daniel Felton 51-8, E Schoonard 49-22, H S Guilford 50-5, Carry Smith 50-6, R P Stewart 50-8, R L Simpson 50-7, Robert Briton 50-8, P M Hill 50-8, C Hill 50-8, D N Hill 50-16, J E Hool 50-7, H E Robinson 50-8, Mrs A L Pottenger 50-4, Joseph Oliver 50-14, Clarinda Wright 50-8, Elisha Calkins 50-11, Rebecca Hutchins 50-8, T T Wheeler 50-8, Louisa Eggleston 50-8, Geo Hodgson 50-8, Moses White 50-9, Julia A Miller 50-8, Mrs Geo B Knight 50-17.
MISCELLANEOUS. A R Fitch 50c 49-21, S D Barr 50c 49-20, Mrs A S Chaffer 75c 50-8, Eleanor Eaton 50c 49-22, David Johnson 50c 49-21, Sarah A Scovil $1.50 51-8, Julia A Gifford 50c 49-21, Eliza Coit 75c 50-10, T C Baxter 1.50 51-8, R W Bullock 1.45 52-5, Frank Norton 1.50 51-8, R Dickey 1.50 51-8, E M Tooman 1.50 51-8, B Locy 1.50 51-8, Minnie Gotfredson 50c 49-22, Polly Conklin 50c 49-21, A H Mills 50c 50-4, R M Pierce 1.50 51-1, A E Bullock 1.50 50-21, Nelson Cook 75c 50-8, Ransom Thayer 1.50 51-8, H T Gorselin 80c 50-2, John S Osborn 50c 49-21, Julia A Losee 2.20 43-6, Mrs M W Cushman 50c 49-25, J H Collins 50c 49-20, S T Chamberlain 1 50 50-20, Hendrick Bresee 50c 49-55.
Books Sent by Mail.
Mrs M N Lock $1.00, H A Baxter 7.00, J B Stillwell 1.00, S H Hunt M D 2.50, J I Wright 50c, R W Bullock 1.25, N F Lyman 1.00, O P Brigham 28c, A J Stover 76c, J H Richards 2.15, Miss Ida Lasher 2.60, Mrs S H Godfrey 50c, W H Hoyt 35c, D H Power 1.75, M S Hall 2.25, Mrs A F Honstain 10c, W H Hunt 1.50, Mrs J D Hill 1.00, Samuel Talmage 1.00, Mattie A Bell 10c, F McClusky 50c, Mr W M Cook 50c, Geo Parsons 1.00, H Hunter 25c, Wm Evans 1.00, Thos Thornton 20c, D F Quinby 12.29, Mrs John Middlesworth 25c, Mrs E Rollins 35c, J M Hopkins 40c, R W Freer 70c, Dr D B Amick 3.50, C L Bowman 45c, A S Curtis 35c, A M Oyer 50c, Edward Evans 10c, Callie Hayes 50c, R Richardson 1.00, C M Slocum 43c, John Hayswell 40c, S H Lane 50c, S W Rader 50c, Chas B Reynolds 3.25, D G Price 8.50, O G Bourroughs 1.00, John L Perdue 1.00, Mr H Weirich 60c, Wm H Overman 1.00, Smith Sharp 3.20, H T Gorselin 1.20, Geo H Judkins 1.25, C O Goss 25c, Mrs H M Grant 60c, D F Bourdeau 1.50, W P T Yount 10c, R M Thurston 50c, Enos Leavitt 4.00, T Cunningham 25c, S W Hastings 15c, Mary Hilliard 30c, Sarah Duncklee 1.10, Thomas Rogers 10c, John F Wilbur 1.00, J W Sidwell 75c, John Ball 1.00, Wm Shafer 10c, Mrs Sarah Geer 25c, T M Steward 40c, E A Nutting 1.00, Eld J G Wood 85c, Prof I P Sample 60c, W A Knowlton 20c.
Books Sent by Express.
E P Daniels $5.50, J W Hardy 5.00, Each and Torbert 1.75, H Wren 10.54, O F Olmstead 14.00.
Cash Rec’d on Account.
Va T and M Society per E B Lane $50.00, M F Mullen 6.50, F Nelson 10.00, Smith Sharp 4.88, R M Kilgore 10.00, Iowa and Neb. T. and M. Society per Mary Stroup 5.00, S Osborne 9.35, A H Bradford 1.00, C L Palmer 5.40, Cal T and M Society 13.65.
Gen. Conf. Fund.
C Clark $1.65, Bernard Mattern 12.50, Calverton Md church s b 10.54.
Mich. Conf. Fund.
Lapeer $59.00, Mt Morris 5.00, Genoa 69.67.
Book Fund.
Wealthy McNitt $1.00, Sarah Duncklee 5.40.
Educational Aid Fund.
Mrs F C H Hitchcock (deceased) $25.00.
S. D. A. E. Society.
L C Foster $1.00, Lucelia D’Armon 10.00.
Danish-Norwegian Mission.
Chr Nielsen $1.00, C C Back 66c.
Mich. T. & M. Society.
Dist 11 per Alex Carpenter $34.88, Dist 3 per D A Owen 1.05.
European Mission.
J M Ferguson $10.00, Geo Smith 50.00, Fannie Glasscock 15.00, L McCoy 100.00, A A Bradford 25.00, B H A 31.00.