THOUGH tireless time's sharp chisel trace
Deep care-lines on her once fair face;
Though life's last sunbeams, o'er her hair,
Have left a silver shimmer there;
Though dim her eye, and bowed her form,
Her heart is ever young and warm.
A happy girl, a trusting wife,
She hopeful trod the path of life;
Beside that path a grave's rude stone
Marks where she journeyed on alone.
Who knows how oft her heart has bled
Above that dark and silent bed?
How oft our thoughtless selves she's blessed
How oft our baby forms caressed!
Let not base self our hearts estrange,
Oh! let us keep within love's range;
Life's pathway's close is rough and bare:
Let kindness strew its blossoms there.
—F. M. B., in Western Rural.
Reports from the Field.
By Ira J. Hankins; Ellet Joseph Waggoner
Farmington, Iowa.
The interest here far exceeds our expectations. The attendance has ranged from two hundred to four hundred. Excellent order is maintained. The people seem hungry for the truth. Pray for us, that we may have God's Spirit with us, and that his blessing may rest upon the work here.
August 22. Ira J. HANKINS. E. J. WAGGONER.
Kingston, Missouri.
By J. H. Rogers; N. W. Allee
WE closed our effort at this place last evening, with a good congregation. A few souls have taken their stand on the Sabbath. Our tent will be pitched within a few miles from here, so that further attention can be paid to the work here.
J. H. ROGERS.
N. W. ALLEE.
August 17.
Sioux Falls, Dakota.
By S. B. Whitney
OUR meetings at Sioux Falls closed up very well. We left about a dozen new Sabbath-keepers, with a good Sabbath-school. They take ten copies of the weekly Instructor. Was with them last Sabbath, and found three more decided to keep the Sabbath. There were twenty adults present, besides two large classes of children.
August 18. S. B. WHITNEY.
Boone, Watauga Co., N. C.
By C. O. Taylor
While I have been in this part of the State, I have labored some in Wilkes, Caldwell, and Watauga counties. Several more have commenced keeping the Sabbath since I came to this county. If those of our brethren who have tracts that are not in use will send them to Bro. L. P. Hodge, Boone, Watauga Co. N. C., they will be put to a good use. Those who send packages should wrap them firmly.
C. O. Taylor.
De Soto, Wis.
By P. L. Hoen
I CAME to Cally Valley, four miles from here, about four weeks ago, and have labored among the Scandinavians. Have had strong opposition from four Lutheran ministers. Three or four have commenced to keep the Sabbath here, and one Norwegian family has embraced the truth five miles from here, near Victory. One of these with others was baptized by Bro. Olsen a week ago last Sabbath.
P. L. HOEN.
August 18.
Grand Meadow, Minn.
By N. Battin
MET with the Grand Meadow church Sabbath, Aug. 9. This church have had but little ministerial help for some time; but I found them doing well, sustaining Sabbath meetings and Sabbath-school. They need to make some improvements in their Sabbath-school in the way of procuring maps, record books, and the Song Anchor which they promise soon to do. All have pledged one-tenth of their increase to the Lord. I found a number of young people here who were unconverted, and I labored principally for their conversion. The Lord abundantly blessed the effort, and I had the privilege of baptizing nine of these dear young people, all of whom are children of Sabbath-keepers. During my visit here I circulated the temperance pledges among all, and obtained twenty-six signers to the teetotal pledge, three of whom were young men addicted to the use of tobacco. N. BATTIN.
Burnham, Maine.
By J. B. Goodrich; C. Stratton
As the result of our meetings in this place, some twenty or twenty-five have commenced to keep the Sabbath; four have been baptized, and still others are interested. The opposition has been strong, and every effort made to keep people from embracing the truth, which has held us here beyond our expectation. Some living twenty miles from here have come to visit friends, and on hearing a few discourses have decided to keep the Sabbath, and have taken tracts home with them to scatter the light in their own neighborhood. Some who believed in Spiritualism have renounced it, and have accepted the truth.
J. B. GOODRICH,
C. STRATTON.
Aug. 18.
Belleville, Ontario.
By George A. King
SINCE coming to Belleville I have obtained one hundred and ten subscribers for our periodicals; and in subscriptions, and for book sales, I have received $240. Have sent about five hundred names of persons in Belleville and vicinity to the V. M. Societies, and the SIGNS is being sent to them; have also circulated several thousand pages of tracts on health and other subjects. Sr. Collie has circulated some 12,000 pages of tract matter in West Belleville, calling around each week to get the tracts she had left the week before, and leaving others in their places. Many speak in favor of the truth, and say that they would like to hear preaching. The SIGNS and Good Health appear to be well liked. Some are already keeping the Sabbath, and others are almost persuaded.
Aug. 13. GEO. A. KING.
Moravia and Weedsport, N. Y.
By G. D. Ballou
THESE places have for many years had a wide reputation as headquarters for Spiritualism. Although there is at present but little excitement over this doctrine, yet it is evident that the delusive leaven is working. As a result of labor here, and some efforts put forth at Locke, eight are now striving to keep all the commandments. One of these is a Baptist minister; another is a lady who was once a spirit medium. We believe others here will yet take a decided stand for the truth. G. D. Ballou.
Appleton, Ohio.
By A. O. Burrill
We closed our effort here August 17. Eight have decided to obey the truth. From the first we have had a good hearing, notwithstanding we have seen so little fruits of our labors. A. O. Burrill
Effect of Tepid Baths.
We are much interested in the frequent reports which appear in various medical periodicals, especially the foreign journals, of experiments in the use of electricity, water, and other hygienic agents, which seem to indicate most clearly and unmistakably the increasing interest in this class of remedial agents. Great good is being done by these experiments, not only by calling attention to the utility of the remedies mentioned, but by the discovery of new properties and effects, and the confirmation by scientific investigation of practices long ago confirmed by empirical experience.
Very recently a German periodical of extensive circulation recorded the results of a series of experiments conducted by Dr. Von Liebig with the tepid bath. The doctor found that by the use of the tepid bath the temperature of the patient can be materially lessened, continuing to decline for several hours after, although possibly increased during the bath. The frequency of the pulse is also lessened, together with other changes which are indicated by the sphygmograph.
It appears from this to be demonstrated that temperature can be materially decreased without the use of a severe degree of cold, thus making the remedy serviceable in a great variety of cases in which cold applications cannot be borne. This fact has been long known to those familiar with the uses of water, but not heretofore demonstrated in a scientific manner.—Good Health.
Opposed to Ablution.
The Dutch settlers in South Africa are exceedingly fond of physic, and although extremely penurious in all other ways, niggardly, in fact, to the last penny, they will not scruple at the slightest symptoms of illness to send for a doctor. Should a surgeon once obtain repute, deservedly or otherwise, his fortune is certainly made. The most ridiculous circumstances often insure to him his good luck, and the amount of money he receives yearly is sometimes surprising. General Cunynghame was told that a medical practitioner lost his credit by simply prescribing the use of liberal ablution to an elderly lady. Her husband was dreadfully angry, making his remonstrance in the following terms: "Young man, you are a stranger in this country, and recommend new customs, which are contrary to usages which we know to be the true rules of health. I have been now married to my "vrow" for thirty-five years, during which time water has scarcely touched her body. It is not, sir, by your persuasions that such inroads can be made into our manners; you are ignorant of our mode of life and do not understand our wants."
Killing Themselves with Medicine.
A FIRM of druggists write to the Memphis Appeal to prevent against the irrational and promiscuous use of medicines, which, they say, they have had ample opportunities of observing within the last few days. "People," they say, "who are perfectly well, seem determined to disturb and tear their organism with patent medical agents, under the delusion that they are preventives of sickness. Many literally gorge themselves with such powerful drugs as calomel, blue mass, quinine, etc., with the view of 'acting on the liver,' and are surprised if they find their digestion, the most important function of the human body, out of order shortly afterwards, in spite of themselves."
Quiet in a Sick Room.
IN country places, when a neighbor is taken sick all the friends go to see him and offer to render assistance. They often do great harm by entering into conversation with the invalid, or other members of the family; no matter if they occupy another room and only whisper, the sick person is sensitive and hears it, and must suffer, no matter how slow he is to complain. The sick often need rest and quiet more than any treatment, and ought to have it. Never, when with the sick, do any thing in haste, nor appear excited and anxious, for invalids notice these things and are pained by them. Never read to a sick person when he is too ill to read himself.—Ex.
Oranges for Liquor Craving
Somebody says that an orange eaten every morning one-half hour before breakfast, will cure the craving for liquors. After persevering in the receipt, and by regularity, a reformed drunkard states that the taste of liquor has become repulsive to him. As the same prescription is often given for a common disordered stomach, it will do no harm for any one to try it who is striving to get the better of his diseased appetite.
Religious News and Notes.
By Editor
—A party of Catholic missionaries have reached Lake Nyanzy, Africa.
—A Congregational church in Illinois has refused a candidate for its pulpit because of his use of tobacco.
—The Free Church of Scotland enjoins its ministers to discountenance raffles or bazar lotteries, to raise money for religious purposes.
—The Archbishop of Canterbury asks for two young clergymen to send to Kurdistan, to give instruction to the Nestorians, who desire to revive their church.
—The Southern Presbyterians are organizing colored churches in their communion. They have just opened Berean Church, in New Orleans, as a colored Presbyterian church.
—The death is announced of the Rev. Dr. Lorimer, Principal of the Presbyterian College of London and the author of several well known works, including a memoir of John Knox.
—The new Methodist paper to be published in Boston is to be called the Methodist Episcopalian. It will be of a liberal stamp, advocating various reforms in the church polity. Dr. Sherman is to be its editor.
—The annual meeting of the American Methodist Mission in Japan has been held in Tokio. Four natives were admitted to the ministry on trial. There were reported 438 members (a gain of 209), 170 probationers and 54 children. The natives contributed for various purposes $445. There are 773 scholars in the Sunday schools and 346 in the day schools.
—Robert College, an American missionary institution in Constantinople, has graduated a large class. Ten young men delivered orations in English, French, Turkish, and Bulgarian. President Washburne stated that, despite the disturbed condition of the country the past two or three years, the college had a larger number of students than in previous years.
—At the first annual meeting of the Chinese Tract Society held at Shanghai, five of the native pastors and assistants spoke with great earnestness of the importance of organizing auxiliary societies in connection with all the native churches, and of the need of faithful, devoted, unpaid tract distributors to go through each neighborhood, and seek to bring the people to Christ.
—It is reported from Mexico that the Catholic Church authorities have sanctioned the printing and distributing in that country of the New Testament in Spanish. A Mexican correspondent of the Methodist says: "It is looked upon as one of the most remarkable things that have occurred in that country for years. It is undoubtedly due to the evangelization carried on by Bishop Riley and other leaders in the Protestant Church work there, by whom the Bible has been translated and placed for the masses."
—In the belfry of the Episcopal church at Ellicottsville, N. Y., there is a bell which was cast in Moscow in 1708, and was one of a chime for the cathedral which was burned during Napoleon's Russian campaign. Along with other old metal this bell was brought to New York by a sea captain, as ballast for his vessel. Eventually it was carried to Troy, and became the property of a well-known bell founder of that city. It was there discovered by a member of the Ellicottsville parish, who purchased and gave it to the church. Its condition is sound and its tone still good.
—Dean Stanley, preaching in Westminster Abbey on a recent Sunday on the Book of Common Prayer, maintained that there are two modes in which the book may be improved, namely, by giving greater elasticity and freedom to forms of worship, and by removing stumbling-blocks which contract the limits of the Church of England and give offense to persons outside its borders. The Dean proceeded to show how many useful improvements could be introduced into the prayer-book, condemning the rules which enforced the recital of the Athanasian Creed, and prevented the Burial Service being read over "the most saintly member of the Society of Friends, or the most innocent child of a Baptist."
—The telegraph brings a rumor that a number of French Catholics intend, if the Ferry bill should pass, to emigrate to the Island of Papua or New Guinea; but this proposed migration is about twice as large as California, and lies nearly under the equator. To establish a settlement where white men could enjoy life, would cost much time, toil and money, with no prospect of compensation. It would be much cheaper for them to buy up a few Federal townships of public land in California, or Oregon, and make their homes where the State does not meddle with the Church. The adoption of the Ferry bill would not necessarily be final. In a year or two the Republicans might repeal it; and even if the colleges should have the State should have the exclusive privilege of conferring degrees entitling persons to become lawyers, physicians or officials of certain grades, even such restrictions would not destroy Catholicism. So long as the education of the women is under the control of the clergy—as it is now in France, directly or indirectly—the faith is in no immediate danger. A proposition has recently been introduced in the French Assembly to dissolve all connection between Church and State, and if adopted, it as it probably will be, will tend to remove occasions of discord, and help, rather than harm, the church.
Secular News.
By Editor
—Persia is threatened with a disastrous famine.
—Starvation and misery still prevail in Cashmere.
—Affairs in Eastern Bengal are causing great anxiety.
—The revolution in Hayti has been brought to a close.
—General Hood died of yellow fever at New Orleans, Aug. 30.
—Six hundred farms in California are for sale by one real estate agent.
—A terrific hail storm passed over the vicinity of Fort Keogh, D. T., Aug. 28.
—Quite a heavy shock of earthquake was felt at Benicia the night of Aug. 22.
—Sir Rowland Hill, the well-known advocate of postal reduction, died in London, Eng., August 27, aged 84 years.
—It is stated that Dr. Kalloch's physicians report his condition improved, that in all probability he will recover.
—The continued rains in England have caused a renewal of the overflow of rivers in Somersetshire, Derbyshire, Warwickshire, Leicestershire, and Staffordshire.
—Col Ingersoll is said to be very angry because President Hayes will not pardon Bennett, the man convicted of circulating obscene documents through the mails.
—It is stated that Russia is furnishing Bulgaria with 4,700,000 ball cartridges for the rifles with which the militia are armed. Thus that power stands armed to the teeth.
—Serious apprehensions are entertained in regard to the attitude that Germany, Austria, and Russia are assuming toward each other. Each power is actively engaged in strengthening their border fortifications.
—The Turkish Minister of Finance has informed the Porte that 500,000 Mussulman refugees are being maintained, in addition to the Turkish army, and that he declines all responsibility for financial catastrophe.
—The Manchester Guardian says: The executive committee of the North and Northeast Lancashire Master's Association will meet on Sept. 2, to take steps for a further reduction of wages. It is claimed that in the present temper of the operatives the most extreme measures may be adopted.
—A Victoria Regia, queen of aquatics, is now in full bloom at the Golden Gate Park Conservatory, San Francisco. The flower is the third since the plant began to bear. It is a giant blossom on a great water-lily. Its crown of pistils imparts a regal appearance, and the first perceptible perfume that of pine-apple.
—G. J. Morrison, an English engineer, publishes a long and careful estimate for the railway system needed by China, and an account of the difficulties in the way. He cites the history of the Woo Sing Railway, which has been finally sold to the Chinese Government, and is to be removed. Morrison says the business which would soon grow up for railways through China would be enormous if superstitious objections could be overcome. The entering wedge has not yet been driven, and Morrison is forced to confess that he has no hope of Government concessions for building a railway. Even when at length they are led up to accepting the idea of so benefiting China, the authorities will do the work themselves.
—The following estimate of the deficiency in the crops abroad has been made by an eminent French authority: France, 14,000,000 bushels; England, 120,000,000 bushels; Italy, 18,000,000 bushels; Spain, 24,000,000 bushels; Holland and Belgium, 12,000,000 bushels; Switzerland, 6,000,000 bushels. Total, 294,000,000 bushels. The surplus of the exporting countries is estimated as follows: United States, 157,000,000 bushels; Hungary, 7,500,000 bushels; India, 12,000,000 bushels; Australia, 21,000,000 bushels; Southern Russia, 30,000,000 bushels; Danubian countries, 6,000,000 bushels; Egypt, 3,000,000 bushels. Total, 236,500,000 bushels. The estimate for the United States is by far the largest of any year in our history.
Obituary.
By B. L. Whitney
DIED, of typhoid pneumonia, Aug. 14, 1879, at Adams Center. N. Y., Sister Mary L., wife of Bro. Wm. H. Brown, aged 35 years, 2 months, and 9 days. Sister Mary was converted at about seventeen years of age, and received baptism at the hands of Bro. White, at Brookfield, N. Y. On removal to Adams Center she united with the church at that place.
Always ready to give her cheerful co-operation to any enterprise for the advancement of the Master’s cause, her loss will be deeply felt, not only by the church to which she belonged, but wherever she was known. She had a large circle of correspondents in the vigilant missionary field, which was constantly increasing, and she was receiving frequent encouraging evidences that the seed scattered was taking root.
At the time when she was stricken down she was engaged in labor with a tent company, and till her last moment her mind was full of her work. Throughout her sickness the peace of God was fully hers, and his praise continually in her mouth. Almost her last words were, “All is well.” Her parents deeply mourn the loss of their only child, and her husband and child that of a devoted Christian wife and mother. Funeral services by the writer, from Rev. 14 : 13. B. L. WHITNEY.
Halifax, Neb.
By Charles L. Boyd
THE meetings at this place have resulted in the organization of a church of eleven members. A number of friends from Albion and El Dorado added to the interest of the meetings. Thirteen were baptized, five of whom were from El Dorado.
August 19. CHAS. L. BOYD.
Monticello, Wis.
By N. M. Jordon; A. W. Fuller
WE closed our meetings here last Sunday evening. Seven have signed the covenant, and some others are interested. We have met with some opposition, but the Lord gave us the victory, for which we feel very thankful. We have obtained several subscribers for our periodicals.
N. M. Jordon,
A. W. Fuller.
August 19.
Elkhorn, Wis.
By C. W. Olds, E. M. Crandall
We closed our labors in this place Aug. 17, having held in all forty-five meetings. Prejudice was strong from first to last. A few persons have taken a stand for the truth. They will hold Sabbath meetings, and are learning lessons from the Lesson Sheets.
C. W. Olds,
E. M. Crandall.
Southern California Sabbath-Schools.
By James Edson White
According to appointment I visited six of the schools in Fresno and Tulare counties. At Mendocino Settlement is a school of twelve members; at Church’s Colony is a flourishing school of forty-five; at Fairview is a school of sixteen, and California Central Colony has a membership of twelve. These four schools are branches of what is known as the Fairview church, but as the distance is considerable between them, they have divided and meet at these several places. Lemoore, further south, has a membership of forty; Lakeside, twelve; Visalia, sixteen, and Sister Hunsaker is still persevering with her school of seven.
All seemed to be deeply interested as the importance of advance steps was presented to them, and a determination was expressed by all to make their schools what they should be.
Up to this time there has been a failure in obtaining reports from these schools, arising more from not understanding the matter than from negligence. Hence no one knew of the extent and effectiveness of these schools. I was pleased to find a missionary spirit manifesting itself in some places, and at the camp-meeting we met quite a goodly number of interested people who came to the meeting through the influence of their children, who had been induced to attend Sabbath-school. We do not half appreciate the amount of missionary work that may be done through the Sabbath-school.
On Sabbath morning a model Sabbath-school was held, in which nearly all on the ground took part. The zeal and interest shown by all indicated that the Sabbath-school work in this section would make good advancement in the coming year.
The class contribution boxes were introduced and after some remarks from Eld. Haskell on Sabbath offerings, they were passed to the different teachers. The next day the report showed that $16.70 had been deposited by the different classes, which amount was appropriated to the State fund.
At a subsequent meeting the following preamble and resolutions were presented and unanimously adopted:—
Whereas, We regard the Sabbath-school interest as a work of great importance to the cause of present truth,
Resolved, That we give greater attention to this branch of the work, and use our best endeavors to increase the interest throughout this part of the State.
Resolved, That we hold weekly teachers’ meetings, in which the wants of the school shall be considered, and the best plans for its success adopted.
Resolved, That we adopt the class contribution boxes.
Resolved, That one tenth of these contributions be sent to the State fund.
Resolved, That clubs of our Sabbath-school paper, the Weekly Instructor, be taken in all the schools.
Resolved, That we recommend the introduction of maps and map exercises throughout all our schools. J. E. White.
The New German Paper.
By John Nevins Andrews
Two packages of the new German paper have come to hand, from Battle Creek. They have met with a hearty welcome, and we have taken great pleasure in examining them. They will be faithfully used in an earnest effort to obtain European subscribers.
The paper presents a very neat appearance, and contains a good variety of well written articles. Were it not for the general prevalence of infidelity among the German people, I should feel confident that a large number of subscribers could be obtained. But we will do what we can to extend its circulation, and the result may far excel our hopes. The publication of a German paper marks another advance step in our work; but a German paper in America will not fully meet the wants of the cause in Europe. We must also print such a paper here as soon as Providence shall render it practicable.
We have learned within a few days that the ship Virginia, on which we came to Europe, was wrecked on her next voyage from New York to Glasgow. In a dense fog off Sable Island, the steamer missed her course and struck upon a sand-bank, causing serious injury to the bottom of the vessel, so that it soon filled with water. Nine of the passengers were drowned in the effort to reach the shore. We see God's mercy toward us in that we passed this place in safety, though the fog at that time was very dense, and in fact such was the case during a large part of our voyage.
My strength is slowly returning, and I hope to set out for Bale August 11.
J. N. ANDREWS.
Southampton, Eng., August 6, 1879.
A Mammoth Sabbath-School.
By M. C. Israel
ONE of the most interesting features of the coming camp-meeting at Healdsburg, will be the mammoth Sabbath-school which will be held in connection with that meeting of the Sabbath-school association. This school will be composed of the members of the various Sabbath-schools in Northern California, including all the adult Seventh-day Adventists who will come prepared with the lessons which will be found enclosed in this number of the SIGNS. Bro. J. E. White, who has had a large experience in this work, will have the superintendency of this school, which, no doubt, will secure its success.
Here will be an excellent opportunity to see the working of a model school. Let the teachers and superintendents come prepared to take notes. We hope that all who receive these lesson leaves, old and young, will come prepared to take part in this school, and make it as interesting as possible.
M. C. ISRAEL, Pres. S. S. A.
Criminal Recklessness.
By San Jose Mercury
THE cry of hard times will never be silenced until the great majority of the industrial classes change their habits. They may say as much as they please about high taxes, land grabbers, monopolies and all the rest of the oppressions and oppressors with which they are burdened; but until they themselves learn to make better use of their earnings, the industrial millenium will fail to appear. Millions are even now bemoaning their lack of work and want of necessaries, yet these same millions the moment they earn a dollar, will rush off to spend it in some foolish and wasteful manner—for beer and tobacco, and other equally unnecessary things. There are probably hundreds of men in this city living from hand to mouth—generally on credit—who when they do work fail lamentably in turning their earnings to good account. It is no use talking. We must reduce our expenses for mere luxuries, before our condition as a people can be improved. We must spend less for beer and tobacco—and in gambling and other dissipations. Superfluous wants must be got rid of; unnecessary expenses must be curtailed, and everybody must live within their means. The miseries and impoverishment of the masses are mainly due to their own follies and excesses. Unnatural appetites and unruly passions have far more of the present industrial distress to answer for than bad government or bad laws. And every man must be his own reformer, or the general reformation will never be effected.—San Jose Mercury.
THE Northern California Camp-meeting of Seventh-day Adventists, will be held at Healdsburg, commencing Thursday morning, September 18, at 6 A. M. Let all our brethren and sisters in Northern California make especial effort to attend this meeting. Come, bringing your friends and children with you. Come, praying the Lord to meet with us in power. Come, consecrating yourselves to God as never before. Come so as to be all in readiness to commence with the meeting and to stay to its close. Coming thus, it may be made to us indeed a source of great spiritual profit.
G. D. HAGER,
W. A. PRATT,
JOHN CUSTER.
California Conference.
THE eighth annual session of the California Conference of Seventh-day Adventists will be held at Healdsburg, in connection with the camp-meeting, from September 18 to 23, 1879. First session the 18th, at 5 P. M. Let each company choose its delegates immediately, furnishing them with credentials and a statement of the standing of the church, both financially and as to numbers. All ministers and licentiates should have their written reports of labor and expenses prepared to pass in at the first session. Let all church and systematic books be brought to the Conference.
JOHN MORRISON,
M. C. ISRAEL,
California Conference Committee.
California State Missionary Society.
THE ninth annual meeting of the California State T. and M. Society will be held at Healdsburg, in connection with the camp-meeting, September 18. First session September 19, at 5 P. M. All directors, secretaries of districts, and church missionary officers are requested to bring their T. and M. account books to the meeting, that they may be audited.
M. C. ISRAEL, Vice-President.
Fare to the Healdsburg Camp-Meeting.
THE following are the rates of fare to the camp-meeting to be held at Healdsburg, Sept. 18–23: Tickets from San Francisco, good from Sept. 16 to 26, $4.00. On Sunday 21st, from Santa Rosa to the camp-ground and return, $1.50; Petaluma, $2.00. Cars stop at the ground.
Camping Tents.
ANY persons desiring to hire tents will write to G. D. Hager, Santa Rosa. Tents should be pitched by the evening of the 17th. Those coming to help pitch the tents should bring hatchet and saw.
Camp-meeting Committee.
OAKLAND—Services at the Seventh-day Adventist church, corner of Thirteenth and Clay streets, every Sabbath (Saturday) at 11 A. M., and Sunday evening at 7:30. Prayer-meeting every Tuesday evening at 7:30. Sabbath-school at 9:30 o'clock Sabbath morning.
SAN FRANCISCO—Services at the Seventh-day Adventist church, on Laguna street, between Tyler and McAllister, every Sabbath (Saturday), at 11 A. M., and Sunday evening at 7:30. Prayer-meeting every Wednesday evening at 7:30. The Hayes Valley cars of Market street and the Lone Mountain cars of the Central railroad, cross Laguna street near the church.
Business Department.
By Editor
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