p. 268 | Review and Herald, Vol. 62, No. 17. (4/28/1885)

Earlier text: FALSE REVIVALS AND A REMARKABLE VISION

SANDWICH ISLANDS.

By L. A. Scott

HONOLULU.—Since our last report I have visited Hilo, the principal town on the island of Hawaii, something over two hundred miles south-east of this city. The town is pleasantly located on Hilo Bay, toward the east end of the island, and favored with a most delightful climate; and the thickly wooded hills and mountains surrounding the place are in marked contrast to those around Honolulu.

The population of the town numbers between 1,000 and 1,200. I found but few English speaking families in the place, most of whom I met in canvassing for our periodicals. There is a school for boys in the place, carried on under the auspices of the Congregational church, where manual labor is combined with study, the students devoting a portion of each-day to the cultivation of the ground belonging to the institution. There are about seventy students in attendance at present.

I met with a good degree of success in canvassing, obtaining thirteen subscribers. In conversing on the near coming of Christ, and kindred subjects, with those whom I met, I found some who seemed disposed to search the Scriptures to see if these things are so (Acts 17:11), while others were quite conservative. The Library Club of the place accepted a set of our books, and I left a “read and return” distributer at the house where I boarded.

The work here in Honolulu is making visible progress, and we trust the seed which is being sown will fall on good ground, and bear fruit to the glory and honor of God. There are now on these islands ninety-three subscribers to our periodicals. There have been distributed over fifty thousand pages of tracts; twenty-three ships have been supplied with reading matter; over one hundred dollars’ worth of books have been sold, and fifteen distributers are doing duty on land and sea. L. A. SCOTT.

April 1.

WASHINGTON TERRITORY.

By G. W. Colcord

SINCE Jan. 15 I have spent about seven weeks at six different places north-east of Walla Walla, besides work done in Walla Walla Valley. After holding encouraging services with the church at Dayton, Bro. W. R. Jones and I were with the brethren and sisters at Pataha Prairie over two Sabbaths. Here trine immersion had been a stumbling block to several for years. We gave a Bible reading on the subject, and all but one favored the Bible mode. One young man verbally confessed the truth, and another signed the covenant.

At Colfax we gave two readings, and I spoke six times. Four signed the covenant.

On Dry Creek I gave a brief course of sermons, which, together with other labor at Garfield, and in families, resulted in five signing the covenant. Remembering the words of Isa. 58:1, 12, I spoke plainly, and, as partial results, tobacco was condemned, wrong habits in diet were confessed, and at one place three sisters together laid aside their jewelry. More than twenty-five in Whitman county have vowed to obey the truth, as results of labor done by Eld. J. Bartlett and others since our last Conference.

Walla Walla, March 27. G. W. COLCORD.

OREGON

By H. W. Decker; J. Bartlett

CENTERVILLE.—We pitched our tent in this place April 5, and have held four meetings, with an attendance of about one hundred. The people are very friendly, and manifest considerable interest in the meetings. Centerville is a little village of about four hundred inhabitants, situated in the midst of a good farming country. We are of good courage and expect to see some fruit.

H. W. DECKER. April 8. J. BARTLETT.

MAINE

By A. O. Berrill

HARTLAND, APRIL 20.—We have now been with this church ten days, and have held upon an average two services per day. The roads have been very bad, yet each meeting has been quite well attended. We found the church in much need of labor and ready to be helped. Several new ones have embraced the message, backsliders are being reclaimed, and a general awakening is being manifested. The interest is such that we shall remain longer. Bro. Goodrich has been at home during our stay, and has rendered valuable assistance. We hope to see much more accomplished for this people. A. O. BERRILL.

MICHIGAN

By R. J. Carr

SHELBY.—About fifteen months ago, I took my satchel, with papers, tracts, and pamphlets, and began visiting, talking with the people on the subject of present truth. I worked thus until about the first of June; and then Bro. E. P. Daniels called on me to go with him as tent master, which I did. While with him, I employed the leisure time in colporting with good success. Four persons, heads of families, came out as the result. Aside from that my work has been in different townships in Oceana county. One excellent lady who united with us here has removed to Kansas, where she is actively engaged in the missionary work. Seven others, of whom six are heads of families, have taken hold of the truth, and more are deeply interested. During the winter I have been holding Bible readings evenings, and visiting during the day. About two months ago, while in the midst of a good interest, I was called home by the sickness of my wife, and up to the present time she has remained very low. I desire the prayers of God's people. R. J. Carr.

GEORGIA

By G. G. Rupert

QUITMAN.—I have just closed a week’s meeting near this place, where a few of our brethren are living, this being the first time any minister from the North has been at this point. Our meetings were blessed of the Lord. Three were baptized, and a company being only partially organized, an organization was completed, an elder ordained, and officers chosen. One more began to obey the Lord, and we think several others decided to do so, and we gave no test, we could not tell. About $20,000 of books and papers were ordered. One man paid $200 to raise a reserve fund in the State.

I had an appointment to speak on Sunday at the court-house at Quitman. This is the court where, two years ago, one of our brethren was tried and sentenced to thirty days in jail for working Sunday. I learned from parties not of our faith that he was an excellent man, and very conscientious. He is now sleeping in Christ. The cause of his death was confinement in the damp prison. I had an opportunity to speak on the United States in the light of prophecy. The attendance was good. Many of the leading men of the place were present. We brought to view the spirit of persecution now manifested and the image of the beast as the final result. Evidence was abundant that the meeting had the desired result. I firmly believe the fruit of that imprisonment is that many will embrace the truth, as they did in the days of the martyrs, after the burning of Ridley and others. Their ashes were as seed sown. There was deep interest on the part of many. The people were anxious for reading matter. If we could only have plenty of devoted colporters and canvassers, the work could be accomplished! One man subscribed for the REVIEW, and another bought $5 worth of books. G. G. Rupert.

DEVOTION

By L. D. Santee

BY ELB. L. D. SANTEE.

Heart tender with emotion, Cheeks wet with tears, Life holy with devotion Through time’s brief years;

Glad, but not flushed with gladness, For dangers come; Sad, but not bent with sadness, We’re nearing home.

Dear Lord of all creation, Draw down, draw nigh, List to our supplication, Thy children cry.

Do thou protect and guide us By thy great power, And ’neath thy pinions hide us In danger’s hour.

May strength to us be given, More of thy grace; And may we in yon heaven See thy dear face.

We pray each day, with sadness, “Thy kingdom come:” Soon shall we shout, with gladness, “We’re going home!”

MINNESOTA

BEAR CHAIN, TENHASSEN, AND PETERSBURG.—I, with Bro. F. J. Coon, went to Center, Martin Co., and began holding meetings Jan. 13. Held thirteen meetings in a school-house; and on account of storms and consequent small attendance, we labored from house to house, and held eighteen Bible readings. One family took a stand for the truth. Others are interested who are seeking.

While laboring there, we went to Tenhassen to visit the brethren, and see about holding Sabbath services. Most of them were discouraged, and rather diffident as to starting meetings, it having been over two years since any regular services had been held. A meeting was appointed for Sabbath, when the Lord met with us by his Spirit. Three young ladies, daughters of Sabbath-keepers, made a start at this time to be Christians, and are now awaiting baptism to be taken into the church. Meetings have been held regularly, with increasing interest. A Sabbath-school was organized, with a membership of thirty-nine and an average attendance of twenty-five. One of the brethren who had been addicted to the use of tobacco for a great many years was persuaded to give it up.

March 3, began meetings at Petersburg, Jackson Co. Held nineteen meetings and a number of family readings. Two took a stand for the truth. Spending a short time at home, I came back and visited the brethren at these places. Some are clearly convinced of the truth, whom I hope will take a stand to keep the commandments. Bro. Curtis and myself began meetings at the Center school-house last evening. About forty attended and gave good attention to the word spoken. E. A. MERRELL.

ALDEN, WELLS, AND TENHASSEN.—Having arranged to go with Bro. Hill to visit the churches of his district and join him in the quarterly meetings, before beginning our new field, we divided the territory, and I was at Alden March 18. I commenced meetings, and continued them for eight evenings, with good attendance and close attention, both from the brethren and those outside. On Sabbath the meeting was followed by reports of the members, and a celebration of the ordinances. At the quarterly business meeting, $25.50 was pledged toward meeting expenses, and other advance steps were taken with the Wells church at Brush Creek Sabbath.

March 28. Being widely scattered, only about one-third of the members were present. At the business meeting on Sunday, pledges to the amount of $26 for meeting expenses were reported by a committee appointed at the January quarterly meeting. Three evenings at the Brush Creek school-house, and one at Clayton. Visited all the families that I was able to reach, in both churches.

April 4 I came to Tenhassen. That church had been in a low state for some time, having had but little ministerial help for several years; but during the last winter, Bro. Coon and Merrell, who were laboring a few miles away, visited and labored there in connection with their new field, greatly to the edification of the brethren generally, and to the benefit of several of the young people who came out and started to serve the Lord. On Sabbath there was a general gathering of the church, and some from without were present. The special work for the meeting was taken up, as recommended, and most of the members, and some others, signed the pledge to pay an honest tithe. Also raised $24 for the camp-meeting fund. After listening to the testimonies of all present in response to the roll call, and accepting four sisters as candidates for baptism and membership in the church, a business session was held. Officers were elected, and the work was started again after the gospel order. On Sunday afternoon and evening, good congregations listened to the preaching of the word. Spent Monday assisting in righting up the church records, and the remainder of the week in visiting among the brethren and some not of our faith. On Sabbath, Saturday evening, and Sunday evening, preached to good congregations. One person took a clear stand to serve and obey God, giving up his tobacco and erecting the family altar. Another family is fully persuaded in regard to their duty.

I now join Bro. Merrell for a short time, to work in a new field, meetings to commence this evening. I desire to so relate myself to God and his work, that I may share his blessing in larger measure. April 14. D. P. CURTIS.

SMITH'S MILLS, APRIL 19.—I have recently held a two weeks' meeting at Eagle Lake. The outside interest was very good. Many not of our faith attended, and manifested much interest in the truth. One lady has commenced the observance of God's holy Sabbath, and there are “more to follow.” The interest was so great that in the stores, on the street corners, and everywhere, the present truth was the theme of earnest discussion. One minister held meetings nearly every night until his audience mostly came to our meetings. He then came himself, and opposed our views; but he only proved the truthfulness of the scripture that says, “We can do nothing against the truth, but for the truth.” The brethren are much encouraged. Forty-four have signed the tithing pledge. I am now holding meetings south-east of Eagle Lake, with rather a poor interest. A minister from Eagle Lake came and very bitterly opposed our work; and since then the interest seems better. W. B. HILL.

OHIO STATE MEETING.

By R. A. Underwood

This meeting, just past, was one of great encouragement to the cause in Ohio. All our ministers and a goodly number of other brethren and sisters were present. A marked feature of the meeting from the first, was a solemn spirit of self-examination and of seeking God. This brought the Spirit of the Lord into our midst giving light, counsel, courage, and faith. Our meetings at 5:30 A. M. were most precious seasons. Subjects of great importance to the cause in Ohio were freely discussed in our business meetings, and advance steps taken. The work of our city missions, tent labor, camp-meeting, and canvassing received especial attention. It was decided to enlarge the work at Columbus, and locate our State depository in that city. Three or four organized companies, with an experienced canvasser at their head, go out to work from this meeting. Five or six tents will be run in Ohio and West Virginia this season. D. K. Mitchell, John Sprinkle, Abraham McClellen, Chas. Noffsger, and Anthony Williams were elected as camp-meeting committee. The camp-meeting will probably be held at Springfield. The following are some of the resolutions adopted:—

Whereas, Our past experience has shown it to be very detrimental to the progress of our work, to select as leaders in our churches men who are not in full sympathy with us on all points of our faith; therefore—

1. Resolved, That no minister should ordain a brother as elder or deacon of a church before feeling confident that he is in harmony with us on all points of Bible doctrine.

Whereas, The late work of Eld. Geo. I. Butler on the tithing system supplies a want long felt; and—

Whereas, Additional light is being brought out on this subject, demanding corresponding efforts on our part; therefore—

2. Resolved, That our ministers and church officers see that said work is placed in the hands of every S. D. Adventist in this Conference, and that continued effort should not cease on this point until all have signed the tithing pledge, and are willing to return to God his own; since “the tithe is the Lord’s.”

Whereas, Many of our brethren in the Ohio Conference are not taking our church paper, THE REVIEW AND HERALD, and are thereby suffering great loss, and are in danger of becoming dead branches; therefore—

3. Resolved, That a proper person should be selected in every church in the State who will see that every family of S. D. Adventists in their church or locality is supplied with the REVIEW; if too poor to subscribe, being assisted by the church with which they are connected.

Whereas, Pride and a love to follow the fashions of the world are growing upon our people; and—

Whereas, These always drive away the Spirit of God from those indulging therein, and have a chilling influence over new Sabbath-keepers when indulged in by our older brethren and sisters; therefore—

4. Resolved, That we as a Conference discountenance such, believing it is the duty of all our ministers and church elders to bear the straight testimony of the Lord, and reprove these sins in a Christian spirit.

Whereas, The light shining under the third angel’s message clearly shows the importance of the health reform; and—

Whereas, The Bible, spirit of prophecy, science, and experience teach us that the use of such articles as pork, tea, and coffee is injurious; and—

Whereas, God has established such means as the Sanitarium and our excellent health journal, not only as agents to relieve the afflicted, but as educators of the people in this important work; therefore—

5. Resolved, That our ministers be more faithful in presenting the whole truth upon this subject, and thereby aid the influence of the Sanitarium and Good Health in their important missions; also by endeavoring to increase their patronage.

6. Resolved, That we express our gratitude to God for the good spirit of this meeting, and that we shall ever pray for his Spirit to continue with us.

The outside interest was such that our church was too small to hold the people; therefore the last three evenings we used a large town hall. Eld. Thompson remains to follow up the work. All separated with better hopes for the future success of the cause in Ohio than ever before. May God grant that these hopes may be fully realized. R. A. UNDERWOOD.

THE WORK IN WISCONSIN.

AFTER the General Conference, we held our State meeting at Poy Sippi, which, by the blessing of God, proved to be the best meeting of the kind ever held in the State. Plans were laid to carry out the suggestions of the General Conference with reference to the canvass for “Sunshine” and Signs. This has proved very successful, although the severity of the winter and hard times have been such that but few who decided to engage in the canvassing work kept steadily at it. Those who did are of good courage, and report increasing interests, and a desire upon the part of the people to hear more of the truth. We are fast approaching the time of our camp-meeting, which will be held at Tomah, Monroe Co., June 11-16. We look forward to this meeting with great anxiety upon our part, wondering if our brethren will realize the necessity of attending and gaining the blessing God is so willing to give. No pains will be spared to make it the best camp-meeting ever held in the State; and if we come with our hearts prepared as we should, leaving all our cares and worldly interests at home, and devote this time especially to the service and worship of God, we shall be richly paid for the sacrifice we make to attend. The presence of our leading brethren and those holding responsible positions in the churches, tract societies, and Sabbath-schools is needed. Plans for the summer’s campaign are to be laid, and something must be done toward establishing missions in our cities; but where are our young men and women who will devote their time and talent to this work? We are glad to say that several are now ready, but means are needed to sustain them; and we would appeal to our brethren who pledged to the $25,000 fund last year, that they try and pay what they can at or before the camp-meeting, that the work may not be hindered. Many of these pledges were made on conditions of selling; but if a part were paid at a time, soon the pledge would be paid, and the property to be sold would still be ours, ready to be used as the cause needs. A large amount of the pledges were small, from one to twenty-five dollars. If those who have not paid a part, or all, will try to help now, it will put means into the cause when it is greatly needed. WIS. CONF. COM.

Gratitude for Daily Mercies Received From God

By Bishop Reynolds

—As the Dead Sea drinks in the river Jordan and is never the sweeter, and the ocean all other rivers and is never the fresher, so are we apt to receive daily mercies from God, and still remain insensible to them, unthankful for them.—Bishop Reynolds.

Blessed Are the Horny Hands of Toil

—No man is born into the world whose work Is not born with him; there is always work, And tools to work withal, for those who will, And blessed are the horny hands of toil. —Lowell.

Dean Stanley and the Question About Heaven

—The late Dean Stanley was once traveling in a railway car, when a blustering man exclaimed, “I would like to meet that Dean of Westminster. I’d put a question to him that would puzzle him.” “Very well,” said a voice out of another corner, “now is your time, for I am the Dean.” The man was rather startled, but presently recovered, and said, “Well, sir, can you tell me the way to heaven?” “Nothing easier,” answered the Dean; “you have only to turn to the right and go straight forward.”

News of the Week.

FOR WEEK ENDING APRIL 25.

DOMESTIC.

—There are 64,000 lawyers in this country.

—Sullivan, Ind., was visited with a $50,000 fire Sunday morning.

—Runners from Riel are among the Indians in Montana, advising them to join the Canadian insurgents.

—By an explosion of gas in a colliery near Pittston, Pa., Wednesday morning, a number of men were burned.

—Fire Saturday night destroyed the Niles, Ohio, Falcon Iron and Nail Works. Loss, $60,000; insurance, $40,000.

—The cotton mills at Wilmington, N. C., will shut down for sixty days owing to the depression in the trade.

—The President says that each member of his Cabinet accepted his position for four years.

—In the best wheat districts of Missouri, winter wheat fields are being plowed up preparatory to planting them to corn.

—Two hundred Mormon converts from England and Scotland, en route for Utah, reached New York Wednesday.

—Frosts have killed the entire wheat crop along the lake shore in Pennsylvania, and farmers are plowing the land for other crops.

—Two cyclones swept over the section near Sterling, Kan., Tuesday morning, demolishing or partly wrecking a number of houses and barns, but no lives were lost.

—A business building at Clinton, Ill., collapsed Sunday evening, destroying the stock and machinery of three firms, the loss approximating $15,000.

—Professor Bickmore says that lobsters are liable to become extinct within a few years. They are now taken from the very deepest water.

—To make a test case, the catcher of the Cleveland Club has been arrested for playing ball last Sunday, and the law and order people will make a vigorous prosecution.

—In Suffolk county, New York, over 5,000 acres of timber were burned Monday. The loss was estimated at $35,000.

—In Buffalo a piano was stolen from one of the churches Monday, and one night recently in Massachusetts a church and all in it were hauled off.

—The revision of the Old Testament has been completed, and the new version will be issued simultaneously in London, New York, and Philadelphia May 21.

—As an evidence of prosperity in South Carolina, the Charleston News mentions that there are thirteen lines of important railroads now in process of construction in that State.

—The mills at Minneapolis turned out 129,000 barrels of flour last week, against 132,200 the previous week. Prices fluctuate, but sales remain satisfactory, and well sustained values are expected.

—At Wheaton, Ill., Wednesday morning fire broke out in the hardware store of J. P. Bauer through a leak of gasoline, and before it was subdued eleven buildings were destroyed, inflicting a loss estimated at $50,000.

—The Pullman Palace Car Shops at Philadelphia burned Wednesday morning, creating heavy loss. Cars, worth $105,000, and machinery valued at $6,000 were destroyed.

—Forest fires in Camden, Atlantic, and Gloucester counties, New Jersey, have burned cranberry marshes, destroyed coke and cord-wood in large quantities, and reduced to ashes acres of cedar trees and other timber.

—Business failures for the week number 198, against 196 last week and 184 in the corresponding period of 1883. More than two-thirds of the failures are furnished by Southern, Western, and Pacific States.

—Margaret Coleman died, recently at Bement, Ill., fasted forty-five days, and for five days preceding death refrained from taking water. She had been afflicted with paralysis, but the cause of her wonderful abstinence is unknown.

—Owing to the prevalence of pleuro-pneumonia, cattle in Calloway and adjacent counties in Missouri, railways have agreed to refuse cattle shipments from points unless accompanied by a bill of health from a government inspector.

—The New York Senate has undertaken the job of regulating the skating rink. It has passed a law prohibiting the sale of liquors in these places, or the attendance of children under 16 during school hours and after 9 unless the parents accompany them.

—A waterspout Tuesday caused a sudden and unprecedented rise in the river at Kingman, Kan., several boats, with their screaming occupants, being swept away. Two women and one man are known to have perished, and it is feared that many children have been drowned.

—Health officers from sea-board cities held a conference Friday at New York, and decided upon the establishment of rigid rules to prevent the introduction of cholera. Cargoes will be closely quarantined until they are boiled or steamed, the sulphur process being considered sure.

—Among the settlers on the Dakota lands opened by President Arthur and closed by his successor, great excitement prevails. Meetings are being held, societies organized, funds secured to test the validity of the government's position in the courts. In the whole district in dispute it is claimed there are but 900 Indians, while the number of settlers is placed at 6,000.

FOREIGN.

—General Komaroff's name is said to mean “some mosquito.”

—The fast steamship Alaska, of the Guion Line, has been chartered by the British government and will be fitted for cruising purposes in case war is declared.

—The London Daily News, in its issue of April 20, believes the government has decided upon the immediate recall of General Graham's force from the Soudan.

—The French press unanimously insist that the government shall continue in its demand upon Egypt for full satisfaction for the suppression of the French newspaper Bosphore Egyptien, at Cairo.

—It is reported that there has been severe fighting recently in Western Tonquin between the French and Chinese troops. The Chinese claim to have been victorious, and admit that they suffered heavy losses.

—Near Batoche, Friday, the right column of Middleton's command engaged the rebels, the battle lasting all day. Canadians losing half a dozen killed, and a large number wounded. The loss of the rebels, who fought in Indian fashion, partially concealed in a ravine, is not known.

—A dispatch from Berlin to the London Standard says that Germany is preparing a series of enormous enterprises, the magnitude of which will surprise the world. The acquisition of the kingdom of Zanzibar by Germany, the dispatch says, is certain to be accomplished soon.

—It is estimated that there are 200,000,000 Mohammedans in the world, of whom 6,000,000 are in South-eastern Europe, 20,000,000 in Asiatic Turkey, 7,500,000 in Persia, 25,000,000 in Arabia and Central Asia, and 60,000,000 in Hindostan. Considerably more than half of all are in Asia, and the remainder in Africa, except the 6,000,000 in European Turkey.

—A recent dispatch from Cairo to the London Standard states that fears are entertained there of grave results from the peremptory demand of France for the opening of the Bosphore Egyptien newspaper office, and the punishment of the police and other officials who violated the publisher's right of domicile by invading his premises and forcibly suppressing the paper.

—The war cloud in the East is growing darker. It was announced Friday that the French government, owing to the Bosphore-Egyptien difficulty, had suspended all diplomatic relations with Egypt, causing great excitement at Cairo and Alexandria. England and Russia continue their preparations for war with unabated vigor. The recent action of France is thought to furnish strong evidence that she is concerting with Russia against England.

—Couriers from Fort Pitt report that Riel's forces captured the place and burned the houses, killing two persons. The troopers and settlers, numbering nearly 100, left five days ago for Battleford, but no trace of them has been found, and it is feared that they have been massacred.

Riel's men are suffering for want of provisions and the bad condition of the roads impedes their progress. Battleford is again threatened, and Otter's command is making a forced march in that direction, but cannot get there sooner than next Monday, while an attack is expected on Saturday.

RELIGIOUS INTELLIGENCE.

The National Reform Association met in annual convention Tuesday at Pittsburg, and will be in session several days.

The clergy of Portland, Me., have done an excellent thing in making an earnest request to the local press of the city to suppress the details of criminal reports.

Leading Toronto dailies are in trouble. During the tremendous excitement consequent upon the first news of the North-west rebellion they published Sunday editions, and are now in the toils of the law.

Chinamen were lately baptized into the Trinity Church of New York City, making twelve who have been baptized by the pastor, Dr. Simmons. There are two Chinese missions in New York and Brooklyn.

The Vatican is making preparations to hold next general council to consider a programme for the administration of the Catholic church. The pope has formulated the programme.

Missionaries in far-off countries, like Burmah, say that a deal of infidel literature is being distributed among natives, especially among teachers. Bundles of documents, including Ingersoll's lectures, in the native tongues, are sent into towns and villages for free circulation. It is interesting to know what man or society is so anxious to spread unbelief as to give money for this purpose. In this country, infidel lectures are a source of amusement, and shallow-minded youth are their patrons, and we know that there is nothing that is unselfish in infidelity.

TO THE KANSAS CAMP-MEETING BY RAIL.

By J. H. Cook

The Union Pacific railroad, with its branches, is the only road over which we can get any favors for this meeting. This road has given us better rates than ever before, one fare for the round trip. Call for camp-meeting tickets. They will be on sale May 18-24, good for return till May 28, inclusive. These camp-meeting tickets can be purchased only at the following stations: on main line, at Kansas City, Tiblow, Topeka, Wamego, Manhattan, Junction City, McPherson, Solomon, Salina, and Ellsworth; on the McPherson branch, only at McPherson; on the Beloit branch, at Beloit and Bennington; on the Concordia branch, at Concordia, Clyde, Clifton, and Clay Center; on the Leavenworth branch, at all stations from Lawrence to Leavenworth. Stations not named will have no authority to sell at less than regular rates.

Those who may come on the Santa Fe railroad can connect with the Union Pacific at the Santa Fe and Union Pacific junction, North Topeka, by coming on the morning train, which reaches Topeka at about three o’clock P. M. Check all baggage to Union Pacific junction, North Topeka; you will thus save about ninety cents fare and transfer at Lawrence. The Santa Fe depot at Lawrence is one mile from the camp-grounds. But if you should buy your ticket on the Santa Fe road for the Union Pacific junction, North Topeka, and come on the morning train, you will make close connections, and can get off at the camp-grounds. But if you should come in the evening, on the Santa Fe road, from the west to said junction, you would have to wait from six to twelve hours. On this last train you had better go through to Lawrence and transfer.

Those coming on the Kansas Southern road should procure tickets and checks to North Lawrence.

Those coming from the south on the Gulf road to Kansas City should there change cars, and call for camp-meeting tickets to Bismarck, over the Union Pacific road.

For any further information desired, address James Morrow, Lawrence, Kan.

J. H. COOK, Pres. Kan. Conf.

GENERAL MEETING FOR VERMONT.

By A. S. Hutchins; H. Peebles; H. W. Pierce

A GENERAL meeting has been decided upon, to be held at Bordoville, May 28 to June 1, inclusive. Among the objects of the meeting are the following:—

To seek unitedly and earnestly God's blessing, that success may attend our work this season.
To obtain knowledge which will aid us in our work, by listening to the instruction of efficient persons whose help we hope to secure for this meeting, and in comparing notes with one another.
To consult about the different places for labor in the State, and so apportion the work as to give every one a chance to do something.
To consider our finances, and how to keep them in good condition.

Eld. A. O. Burrill will be present at this meeting, and we hope to secure other efficient help. Our ministers and canvassers should attend if possible, and a general invitation is extended to all our people within a reasonable distance. Come prepared to care for yourselves as much as possible; but let none stay away for fear of crowding. We hope for a large attendance. Come praying for God's blessing upon the meeting, and that his Spirit may rest in a special manner upon our laborers the coming season. Come determined to consecrate yourself fully to God; then we may hope to be of use in his service. If there are any brethren who desire labor in their locality, and are willing to board canvassers or help provide for preachers, let them write at once, describing the field, to Eld. A. S. Hutchins, Barton Landing, Vt.

A. S. HUTCHINS, H. PEEBLES, H. W. PIERCE, } Conf. Com.

THE MINNESOTA CAMP-MEETING.

By O. A. Olsen

The time of this important meeting is drawing near. Year by year these gatherings are becoming more and more important, and should be regarded with increased interest by our brethren throughout the State. The location of these meetings is of much importance; for it is evident that the camp-meeting should be located where it can reach the largest number of people, and give the most publicity to the truth. It is well known that in the early part of the winter the idea prevailed of holding our coming camp-meeting at Minneapolis. We wrote to our different churches soliciting means for this purpose. We could readily see that a camp-meeting in the city of Minneapolis would reach a larger number of people than could one in almost any other place in the State. However, to do justice to a camp-meeting here, we need a large increase of our tent and camp-meeting funds; but money matters have been close, and the result is we have not the necessary funds to warrant us in appointing a camp-meeting here. Now we would say to those that have subscribed means to the tent and camp-meeting fund, with the idea of its being held at Minneapolis, that we hope no one will make any change in their pledges; for there is no branch of the work that needs your means any more than this fund, as there is not yet enough pledged to make up the arrears of last year, pay for the tents that we must purchase this season, and carry on the camp-meeting.

It is now expected that our camp-meeting this year will be located at Mankato, on the same ground where it was held last year. The Lord blessed us greatly in our meeting last season; and shall we not so relate ourselves to God that we may have a greater blessing this year? God's hand is not impoverished; his arm is not shortened. May we so seek God and relate ourselves to his work that he can consistently bestow great blessings upon us. We would advise our brethren to begin at once to lay their plans and to make arrangements to attend the camp-meeting. You cannot afford to deny yourself this privilege. We can afford to do without a great many other things that seem almost an absolute necessity, but we cannot afford to deny ourselves the privileges which the camp-meeting offers us, in the solemn time in which we are living. Not only make preparations for yourselves, but work for your neighbors and their children, and make arrangements and lay plans to have them come with you to the camp-meeting, and there receive the blessing of God.

Those that wish to hire tents from the Conference should write at once to F. L. Mead, Box 319, Mankato, Minn., and state what size of tent they wish, and we shall try to supply them. Our scattered brethren and others who have not had the privilege of making any donations or pledges to our tent and camp-meeting fund, will please do so now. They can send such money to Mary Heilerson, Box 1076, Minneapolis, Minn. O. A. OLSEN.

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