Earlier text: Was the First Day Gradually Sanctified by the Apostles after the Ascension of Christ?I DIE a wretched sinner, and I leave to the world a worthless reputation, a wicked example, and a memory that is only fit to perish. I leave to my parents sorrow and bitterness of soul all the days of their lives. I leave to my brothers and sisters shame and grief, and the reproach of their acquaintances. I leave my wife widowed and heart-broken, and a life of lonely struggling with want and suffering. I leave my children a tainted name, and a ruined position, a pitiful ignorance, and the mortifying recollection of a father, who, by his life, disgraced humanity, and at his premature death joined the great company of those who are never to enter the kingdom of God.—Selected. The Benefits of Prohibition
By Inter-Ocean
If all drinking should cease, jails could be rented for warerooms, and poor-houses would have to advertise for boarders. It is true that the poor saloonists and sample-room keepers would have a hard time, but it would be overbalanced by the good time that would come to millions of homes where would be heard loving voices instead of curses and blows, and sobs of wives and children.—Inter-Ocean. A Quack’s Cough Balsam Claim
A QUACK says of his cough balsam: "Thousands have tried it, and will never use any other." Too true. Scolding.
By Mrs. H. E. Starrett
No WOMAN who would retain her true ascendancy in her family can afford to scold. It is the most undignified, belittling, disenchanting, self-disrespecting performance that any one can engage in at any time, or under any circumstances, but it is especially so in the case of a mother and housekeeper. Scolding may be distinguished from the giving of reproof, for which there is often occasion in the best-regulated families, by its being an expression of personal irritability, and by the intended effect of producing irritation and discomfort on those around. Its most frequent form of expression is a sort of generalization which is usually false, from some difficulty which is irremediable except by specific action. "You children are the most disorderly creatures I have seen; you leave your hats one place and your books another, and keep me forever picking up after you," says the petulant mother. "If you don't pick up your things better I will — ," and here follow the ineffectual threats of the scolding mood. The words are worse than thrown away; they do positive harm. The child who is at fault on the occasion, escapes conviction, through the general accusation and blame thrown upon all, while the children who are not at fault are irritated, and resent the injustice. A moment's reflection would convince a sensible mother that such petulant, useless complaint, would effect no good; but this is really not her object. She feels uncomfortable, discommoded, and irritated, and disposed to make those around feel the effects of her irritability, by making them sharers in her discomfort. The true way to remedy disorder among children, is kindly, but firmly, to compel each one to pick up and put away and take care of his own things. To accomplish this may often require severe reproof, and even punishment, but it should be administered individually, and, if possible, privately, with tone and manner free from personal irritation, and with especial care not to blame disorder on those who are not responsible for it. So of the scores and hundreds of occasions in family life, which try the temper of the mistress. If the cook is careless, and sets the meals on the table improperly prepared, how useless, how disagreeable, for the mistress of the house to utter a general tirade against cooks, during the progress of the meal. How worse than useless afterward for her to tell the cook that, as a class, they are worthless, wasteful, and incompetent; that they don't earn their wages, and to indulge in harsh epithets and threats. There is no quicker way to lose the respect of servants and to demoralize them, than to scold at them in a general way when irritated. All faults charged should be specifically named, and the requirement made positive that such faults must be remedied. This is the only way consistent with the dignity of a mistress, and it is too often rendered nugatory by the fact that mistresses are not in a position to present an alternative. They are more dependent upon servants in our present condition of household service, than servants are dependent on them. But, at all events, scolding only makes matters worse, not better. Scolding is, in fact, the weak expedient, either of a character too weak to energetically remedy or remove evils, or it is the weapon and defense of the inferior. "For every evil under the sun
There is a remedy or there's none;
If there is a remedy, find it,
If there is not, never mind it."
Here is a husband who has certain habits which irritate and discommode his wife. She revenges herself by scolding, and by declaring that he always does such things; that all men are naturally selfish and mean; and more words to the same effect, which is irritation only. Nothing could be more derogatory to a wife's influence than such a course. She should decide either to force an issue by firmness and determination, and compel a respect for her rights and wishes in family matters, or she should make up her mind to overlook such peculiarities, and arrange her life accordingly. Either she must cure the evil or adapt herself to it, but let her not on any account degrade herself to scold about it. But if a scolding woman is so disgraceful and discordant a factor in a family, what shall be said of a scolding man? The man who, because business has gone wrong, or customers have deceived him, or employers have cheated him, comes home and vents irritability on his family, is wholly inexcusable. It is amusing to notice how a scolding man displays, in an exaggerated form, the very weaknesses and follies that are usually charged more particularly to women. He, too, will generalize from one fact in a womanish way. If the room is too warm, he will declare that it is always like an oven; if it is too cold, he asserts that his wife never has enough fuel put in the fire; if the table is not up to the standard, he will wonder why he can never get a decent meal at home; if the children are fretful, they are the crossest, worst-trained children ever known; if the servants make a mistake, the whole race of servants are denounced, and the denunciation is usually wound up with the declaration that women are not fit to manage servants anyway, and that their insubordination and failures are all owing to women's incompetency to train and govern them. A man, by a single evening's scolding, can disseminate enough discomfort and irritability through a household to make everybody uncomfortable for a week. Everywhere, and under all circumstances, scolding has this distinguishing characteristic; it is intended to wound somebody, to hurt somebody, to make somebody uncomfortable, not with a remedial design, but simply as a relief to an inward personal irritation. Its effect on family life is like throwing sand into a delicate machine; it causes all the parts to grate upon each other; it does no good, but only evil, and that continually. The scold, whether man or woman, in family or social life, in the church or in the State, for the same characteristic distinguishes scolding everywhere, is an unmitigated nuisance.—Mrs. H. E. Starrett, in Western Magazine. There'll be Room in Heaven.
SHE was a little, old woman, very plainly dressed in black bombazine that had seen much careful wear, and her bonnet was very old-fashioned, and people stared at her tottering up the isle of the grand church, evidently bent on securing one of the best seats, for a great man preached on that day, and the house was filled with splendidly dressed people who had heard of the fame of the preacher, of his learning, his intellect and goodness, and they wondered at the presumption of the poor old woman. She must have been in her dotage, for she picked out the pew of the richest and proudest member of the church, and took a seat. The three ladies who were seated there, beckoned to the sexton, who bent over the intruder and whispered something, but she was hard of hearing, and smiled a little withered smile, as she said, gently:— "Oh, I'm quite comfortable here—quite comfortable." "But you are not wanted here," said the sexton, pompously; "there is not room. Come with me, my good woman; I will see that you have a seat." "Not room," said the old woman, looking at her old sunken proportions, and then at the fine ladies. "Why, I'm not crowded a bit. I rode ten miles to hear the sermon to-day, because—" But here the sexton took her by the arm and shook her roughly in a polite, underhand way, and then she took the hint. Her faded old eyes filled with tears, her chin quivered; but she arose meekly and left the pew. Turning quietly to the ladies, who were spreading their rich dresses over the space she had left vacant, she said, gently:— "I hope, my dears, there'll be room in Heaven for us all." Then she followed the pompous sexton to the rear of the church, where in the last pew she was seated between a threadbare girl and a shabby old man. "She must be crazy," said one of the ladies in the pew which she had first occupied. "What can an ignorant old woman like her want to hear Dr. — preach for! She would not be able to understand a word he said." "Those people are so persistent! The idea of her forcing herself into our pew. Isn't that lovely! There's Dr. — coming out of the vestry. Isn't he grand!" "Splendid! What a stately man. You know he has promised to dine with us while he is here." He was a commanding looking man, and as the organ voluntary stopped, and he looked over the great crowd of worshipers gathered in the vast church, he seemed to scan every face. His hand was on the Bible, when suddenly he leaned over the reading-desk and beckoned to the sexton, who obsequiously mounted the steps to receive a mysterious message. And then the three ladies in the grand pew were electrified to see him retrace his way the whole length of the church, to return with the old woman, whom he placed in the front pew of all, its other occupants making willing room for her. The great preacher looked at her with a smile of recognition, and then the service proceeded, and he preached a sermon that struck fire from every heart. "Who was she?" asked the ladies who could not make room for her, as they passed the sexton at the door. "The preacher's mother," answered that functionary in an injured tone. "Why didn't she look like a Christian, if she expected to sit in the front pews? I hate to be imposed on."—Selected. In the town of Newcastle there was a man who went by the name of "Patient Joe," because, if grief came to him, he would say, "It's all for the best. Those who love God shall find that all things work together for good." If things went well with him, Joe praised God; if things went ill with him, he would praise God still, and say, "God knows best what is for my good. We must not judge things by this life alone. There's a life to come after this, and things that may not seem good for us here, may be good for us there." In the coal pit where Joe worked, some of the men would jeer and laugh at him when he said, "It's all for the best." There was a man by the name of Tim, who would miss no chance to laugh at Joe. One day, as Tim and Joe were getting ready to go down into the deep pit, Joe, who had brought his dinner of beef and bread with him, laid it on the ground for a moment. Before he could take it up, a hungry dog seized it and ran off. "Ha! ha!" cried Tim, "that's all for the best, is it, man? Now stick to thy creed, and say 'Yes.'" "Well, I do say 'Yes,'" said Joe; "but as I must eat, it is my duty to try to get back my dinner. If I get it back it will be all for the best, and even if I do not get it back, why, it will be for the best just the same. God is so great that he can rule the smallest things as well as the largest." Joe ran after the dog, and Tim, with a loud laugh and an oath, went down into the pit. Joe ran a long way, but could not catch the dog. At last he gave up the chase, and came back to the mine, thinking to himself that the men would all have a good laugh at him. But he found them all pale with alarm and awe. "What a narrow escape you have had, Joe!" said one of them. "The pit has caved in, and poor Tim is killed. If that dog had not run off with your dinner, you would have gone down263 with Tim into the pit, and been killed, too." Joe took off his hat, while his breast heaved, and his cheeks grew pale, and the tears came into his eyes. He looked up to heaven, but said not a word. Is it worth while to jostle a brother,
Bearing his load on the rough road of life?
Is it worth while that we jeer at each other—
In blackness of heart we war to the knife?
God pity us all in our pitiful strife. God pity us all as we jostle each other;
God pardon us all for the triumph we feel
When a fellow goes down with his load on the heather,
Pierced to the heart. Words are keener than steel,
And mightier far for woe and for weal. Were it not well this brief little journey,
On over the Isthmus down into the tide,
We give him a fish instead of a serpent,
Ere folding the hands to be and abide
Forever and aye in dust at his side? Look at the roses saluting each other;
Look at the herds all at peace on the plain—
Man and man only, makes war on his brother,
And laughs in his heart at his peril and pain—
Shunned by the beasts that go down on the plain. Is it worth while that we battle to humble
Some poor fellow down into the dust?
God pity us all! Time soon will tumble
All of us together, like leaves in a gust,
Humbled, indeed, down into the dust. - The town of Willows, Colusa County, Cal., was almost entirely destroyed by fire, May 30.
- Mr. James Vick, the well-known seedsman of Rochester, N. Y., died of pneumonia, May 16, aged sixty-four years.
- It is stated that owing to the strict enforcement of the gambling law in St. Louis, the gamblers of that city are flocking to Chicago.
- At the recent matriculation examination of the Calcutta University, eight women passed successfully, six of whom were natives of India.
- Six attempts were made to burn the city of Vallejo, Cal., on the night of the 2nd inst. The fires were discovered in time to prevent much damage.
- The estimated reduction of the public debt for May is $10,000,000. The amount is less than usual, owing to the heavy pension payments during the month.
- For lighting the new residence of W. H. Vanderbilt, in New York, it is stated that there are 2,000 gas-burners, supplied by about 15,000 feet, or nearly three miles of pipe.
- A saloon-keeper at Hutchinson, Kan., was convicted under the prohibition law, June 3, and fined and sent to jail. This is the ninth successful prosecution in Reno County.
- The office of the Southern Baptist, at Meriden, Miss., has been destroyed by fire a second time. The books were saved, but the type, furniture, and all stock was destroyed.
- General Garabaldi died June 2, at his home in Caprera, Italy. He was seventy-five years old, and had been very feeble for a long time, but the immediate cause of his death was bronchitis.
- The Andre monument, erected by Cyrus Field, at Tappan, N. Y., has given way under the repeated attacks made upon it by defacers and relic hunters, and has fallen over on one side.
- The Chicago Journal of Commerce says that enough wooden shoes are worn to keep a large factory going at Green Bay, Wis. They are cut out of green bass-wood, smoked and dried like hams, and sold at thirty-five cents a pair.
- Seven saloon-keepers of Elgin, Ill., have been fined to the amount of $2,804 damages, in behalf of Mrs. Sarah Naughton, for the death of her husband at the Fox River depot, while attempting to board a train when intoxicated. This is right. Let the responsibility of deaths by whisky rest where it belongs.
- Frank James, the brother of the notorious Jesse, and his associate in crime, is now negotiating for pardon for his past offenses before he commits any more. The future course of the family is indicated by the grave assurance that his five-year-old son is "a remarkably good shot with a revolver."
- May 31, the pump-column of the Alta mine, at Virginia City, Nev., broke, flooding the drift where the miners were at work. Seven men were thus imprisoned by the hot water. After three days' imprisonment they were all rescued, but two men who went to their relief in a boat, were killed by the foul air.
- A manifesto has been issued stating that the Czar desires to celebrate his coronation by granting reforms, but is compelled to postpone the ceremony for a year, because of the impossibility of completing preparations earlier. He evidently considers that it is better to be a live emperor uncrowned, than to be crowned and die.
- Extensive strikes are now the order of the day in the East. Dispatches of June 1, stated that in Cincinnati all the mills but three had closed, and 15,000 men were out of employment. In Pittsburg, all the mills had shut down. In Wheeling, W. Va., all the nail mills stopped work, intending to remain closed until the situation radically changed.
- Curtis, second mate of the ship Gatherer, has been convicted of brutality to seamen and sentenced to State Prison for six years. In the case of the captain, the jury disagreed twice, and he was discharged, although he was clearly responsible. The Judge, in discharging the prisoner, said that the inability to convict was owing to a defect in the law, which ought to be amended.
- The records of the Police Department disclose 195 cases reported as missing or having run away, forty-five of whom were afterward found. Fully one-half of this number were boys and girls who, having drunk in the inspiration derived from dime novels and other productions of that character, ran away from home to seek fame and fortune.—Philadelphia Medical and Surgical Review.
- The tract of land in Dakota known as the "Turtle Mound" district, which has been closed hitherto by the claim of wandering bands of Chippewa Indians, has been opened to settlers, Secretary Teller having decided that the Indians' claim to it was invalid. The tract comprises 9,000,000 acres of the finest land in Dakota, and will doubtless cause an increased immigration to that Territory.
- Bishop Gilmore has written a letter to be read in the Catholic Churches of his diocese in Massachusetts, excommunicating any Catholic who shall hereafter attend any meeting of the Ladies' Branch of the Land League, or become a member thereof. The Bishop denounces the League as calculated to make brawling politicians of women, and membership as incompatible with womanly modesty.
- Dr. Wm. S. King, Surgeon United States Army, claims that the frequent movement of railway trains tends to diminish or prevent malarial diseases in localities where all the necessary conditions for the development of malarial effects seem to be present. His theory is that the heated locomotives, by continually passing through the infected districts, rarefy the air, and create a constant atmospheric disturbance, by inducing warm upward currents, such currents acting with the pure air which rushes in from all directions, as agents in the dispersion or annihilation of the miasmatic influence.
What a Bachelor’s Degree Means
Dr. Lyman Beecher, while visiting Oxford University, on being told of the system of "coaching," by which students can pass examinations without any study, said: "A degree of B. A., then, does not mean anything." The reply was, "Oh, yes; it means that the young man has lived for three and a half years in the society of cultured gentlemen, and has not behaved so badly as to be turned out." -There are 23,373 Baptist churches in the United States, with a total membership of 2,336,022. -The American Bible Society distributed over 100,000 Bibles among immigrants during the last year. -About two and a half million copies of the Revised New Testament have been circulated thus far in Great Britain and India. -It is said that out of 2,500 persons who "confessed," under the efforts of Mr. George O. Barnes, the Kentucky revivalist, less than 100 have joined any church. -The Independent says it thinks that "what is called infant baptism is nothing more than a consecration, and that it does not at all involve even a modified form of church membership." If this be the case, would it be amiss to inquire why those who receive a so-called baptism in infancy, are not allowed to be baptized when they arrive at years of discretion? -General Buford, of Kentucky, is a church member, but is also noted for his love of fine horses and horse-racing. This excited considerable remark. When asked by some one if he was going to leave the church, he replied: "Only the puritans are against me. Christianity now, compared with Christianity one hundred years back, is like an electric light compared with a tallow candle." Who can imagine what it would be if time should continue a hundred years longer! -Every mention of converts from among the heathen, brings into prominent notice their liberality as compared with that of other Christians. The Christian at Work says: Gray Cloud, a chief among the Dakota Indians, who was sentenced to be hung for his part in the outbreak of 1862, but was pardoned by President Lincoln, is now one of the most active Christian ministers in that region. These Indian churches have a membership of eight hundred, with ten pastors. Their contributions average one dollar a month from each individual. -Dr. Barbour, of Yale College, recently preached a sermon from the text, "The Scripture cannot be broken," in which he uttered the following truth: "Our Lord does not ask us to spend our time and strength in defending the Bible or apologizing for it. He has taken that upon himself; the gates of hell shall prevail against it never. But he does ask us to circulate it—to bear witness to it in our own lives. If we bear the testimony he will see to its preservation. Let our faith be calm in his part of the work; let our anxiety and activity be spent upon our own." -The Methodist Church South elected, May 16, five bishops; viz., Alpheus W. Wilson, of Baltimore, Missionary Secretary of the church; Atticus G. Haygood, D. D., of Georgia; C. Granberry, D. D., Professor in the Vanderbilt University; the Rev. R. K. Hargrove, of Tennessee, and Linus Parker, of New Orleans. Dr. Haygood declined the position, believing that he could accomplish more good as a teacher. The Committee on Revivals recommended the insertion of a chapter in the Book of Discipline prohibiting promiscuous dancing, public or private, visiting the theater, opera, or circus. -Infant baptism practice does not show any better results as investigation is pursued. We have already recorded instances of no infant baptism in pedobaptist churches in this city. Now comes Philadelphia, and in that city three Presbyterian Churches, with an aggregate membership of 979, show not a single infant baptized in the year, and there are other churches that make a like showing. Indeed, the whole Northern Presbyterian Church, with nearly 600,000 members in 1881, presented only 17,500 infants for baptism, while the Protestant Episcopal Church, having only 345,000 members in the States and Territories, baptized 45,000 infants. We are aware that figures can be made to lie, like sinners; but, like other sinners, they can also be made to tell the truth. And, if in these instances the numerals stoutly and persistently assert that infant baptism is on the decline, will any one accuse them of bearing false witness? — Christian at Work. Obituary.
By Ellet Joseph Waggoner
PRITCHARD.—Willie Arthur, son of R. A. and Fannie Pritchard, died in Oakland, Sunday morning, May 28, aged 2 years, 8 months, and 4 days. His last illness was very short, being caused by the breaking of an old abscess into the lung. Words of comfort and exhortation were spoken by Elder Van Horn, in the presence of a large number of sympathizing friends. E. J. W. OXFORD S. S. TEACHERS' BIBLES.
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By Editor
A CARD from Sister Haskell, dated May 23, tells us that she had just received a telegram from Elder Haskell, from Falmouth, England, whither he had arrived safely. All the readers of the SIGNS will be glad to hear of his safe arrival, and will join us in praying that his journey may be successful, and that much good to the cause of God may result from it. We shall doubtless hear from Elder Haskell soon through the SIGNS. Academy Items Delayed
By Editor
The article from Professor Brownsberger entitled “Academy Items” should have appeared in last week’s paper, but, unfortunately, it was delayed on the way, until too late. We are glad to hear such encouraging reports of the success of the school. It is one of the most important branches of our work, and must, with the blessing of God, contribute very much to the advancement of the cause on this coast. Let all the friends of the truth, then, give it their hearty support, and their earnest prayers. Upper Columbia Camp Ground.
By Editor
AFTER a tiresome ride, the last night all night on the cars, we arrived on the ground Tuesday forenoon, May 30. The weather is now beautiful, though the season is late. We had to come thus early because of the time of the steamer leaving San Francisco. The brethren are fast putting the camp in order for the meeting, which commences to-morrow. Without a moment's rest we engaged in preparing our manuscript for the SIGNS, in order that it may be returned to the steamer before it leaves Portland. The state of our health would not permit us to do more than to rough sketch a little on the passage. Though never sea-sick, we did not sit up much on our late trip on the ocean. Notwithstanding the increase in the number of Sabbath-keepers in Washington, it is not expected that we shall have as large an attendance as last year. This is not owing to any want of interest, but to the fact that the work of the year has mostly been for the north, and quite a number of families have moved from this part of the Territory to the north, too far for all to attend the camp-meeting. The present prospect is that the next one will have to be held from 80 to 100 miles north of this place. EDITOR. How "Salvation Is of the Jews."
It is often astonishing to see the conclusions which some persons are able to reach from given facts. Dr. S. H. Kellogg, of Alleghany City, Pa., Professor in the Western Theological Seminary, recently preached a sermon in San Francisco, from the text, "Salvation is of the Jews." In his sermon "he showed how the Jews are leading in educational matters, finance, and politics, while only forming a small percentage of the population of Austria, Hungary, and Germany, and how, by reason of the concentration of capital in their hands, they caused the distress in Silesia, Posen, and Roumania. The Jews' ascendency in politics in Italy, England, France, and Germany was also illustrated, from all which he argued, that modern Judaism has become a threatening and consuming fire, which, according to Scriptural predictions, is yet to work the salvation of the world and the reconciliation of Jew and Gentile." Pastorless Presbyterian Churches in Texas
Of the one hundred and sixty Presbyterian Churches in Texas, seventy are without pastors. "Constitutional Amendment."
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WE have noticed this book before, and an advertisement of it may be found in our columns, but we think it is worthy of further notice. It is a book that every Seventh-day Adventist ought to read, and is an admirable book to place in the hands of any who are willing to read. Our ministers, when presenting the truth in a new place, frequently hear the remark, "We want to hear the other side of this question." This book contains both sides of the Sabbath question, presented in an able manner. The first part of the book is devoted to a clear and forcible presentation of the New Testament evidence that the Sabbath was observed by Christ and the apostles, and that the original Sabbath law continues right along through the Christian dispensation; the supposed evidence that Christ or the apostles did anything tending to the sanctification of the first day of the week, is candidly considered. The second part contains the strictures of the editor of the Christian Statesman upon the above-mentioned articles, with Elder Littlejohn's replies. The question is ably handled by both parties, the discussion is conducted in a courteous manner, and the dignity of the subject is maintained throughout. The thoughtful reader can weigh the evidence on both sides, and decide for himself where the truth lies. Purchase it, read it, and lend it to your neighbor. San Francisco Tent-Meetings.
By M. C. Israel
ON account of the difficulty of procuring a suitable lot on which to pitch our large tent, the meetings were delayed nearly a week, but finally we secured a place on the corner of Larkin and Washington Streets, in a good neighborhood, and convenient to several lines of street railroad. The Sutter Street Line transfers to Polk, which comes within one block of the place. The Clay Street Line comes within one block. The California Street Line comes within three blocks and the Union Street, via North Beach, comes within six blocks of the place. Elder Van Horn commenced meetings Thursday night, June 1. Up to date three meetings have been held, with a larger attendance than we expected to have at first. Our tent is quite well protected from the wind. It is well lighted and has better seats than usual. The grassy floor is covered with clean straw, and the whole place presents an inviting and comfortable appearance. Sister Alice Bartlett is organist, Brother Hurley leads the singing, and Brother and Sister McClure assist in the meetings, and do missionary work. We hope, by the blessing of God, that these meetings will increase in interest, and that many souls may be gathered in, who will obey the truth and be saved in the day when Jesus comes to gather his jewels. We ask for the prayers of God's people for the success of the work in this city. Oakland and San Francisco.
OAKLAND.—Church N. E. corner Clay and 13th Streets. Meeting every Sabbath (Saturday) at 11 A. M. Preaching every second and fourth Sunday evening of each month. Prayer-meeting every Tuesday evening. Eld. J. H. Waggoner, Pastor. Sabbath-school at 9:30 A. M. Dr. E. J. Waggoner, Superintendent. Seats always free. SAN FRANCISCO.—Church on Laguna Street, between McAllister and Tyler Streets. Meeting every Sabbath (Saturday) at 11 A. M. Prayer-meeting Wednesday evening. M. C. Israel, Elder. No regular preaching. Sabbath-school at 9:45 A. M. E. A. Stockton, Superintendent. Street-cars of the Hayes Valley Line, and Central and Lone Mountain Line, pass close to the meeting-house. REVISED EDITION—JUST ISSUED.
By J. H. Waggoner
Being an examination of its ACTIONS, SUBJECTS, and RELATIONS. Also, a brief consideration of the Historical Evidences of Trine Immersion. Second Edition, Revised and Enlarged. Price, postpaid, Paper Covers, 25c.; Flexible Cloth, 35c. Address, SIGNS OF THE TIMES, Oakland, Cal. Ancestry, Early Life, Christian Experience, and Extensive Labors of
ELDER JAMES WHITE,
AND HIS WIFE, MRS. ELLEN G. WHITE. Nearly the last literary labor of the late Elder James White was the production of the above-named work. It comprises a sketch of his life, and his public labors in connection with those of his wife, Mrs. E. G. White, and presents a comprehensive history of the Seventh-day Adventist denomination which he, more than any other man, was instrumental in founding. Almost the entire period of his active public labors having been occupied in the promulgation of the Advent doctrine and kindred subjects, and much of that labor having been devoted to spreading the knowledge of what is now known as the "Third Angel's Message," the work is necessarily to quite an extent a history of that message from its earliest inception to the present time. The life of a public man is always of interest, even to the general reader, but when that life is closely interwoven with the details of a conspicuous religious movement, it becomes doubly interesting, and especially so to those who have an interest in the movement itself. The book abounds in interesting incidents, personal sketches, and religious experiences, some of which are quite remarkable, and altogether it forms a volume at once instructive and entertaining. Printed on tinted paper, 416 pp., with portrait of Mr. and Mrs White. Muslin bound, price, $1.25. Address, SIGNS OF THE TIMES, OAKLAND, CAL.