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Review and Herald, Vol. 52, No. 14.

THE TWO COVENANTS
Earlier text: NORTHERN CALIFORNIA CAMP-MEETING

MISSOURI

By J. G. Wood

Green Ridge, Pettis Co.

Our tent is pitched at Green Ridge, twelve miles from Sedalia. This is a railroad town of about one hundred inhabitants. The interest is not great, but is on the increase. We have held five meetings, our congregations ranging from fifty to two hundred. Bro. J. McReynolds is with me.
J. G. Wood.

INDIANA

By S. H. Lane; V. Thompson

Tent No. 1, Noblesville, Sept. 19.
The good work progresses well here. Have held two Sabbath meetings, both of which were well attended. The social meetings have been good. Twelve or fifteen kept last Sabbath. Our turnout is large, and our congregations very attentive.
Have sold about thirty-two dollars’ worth of books. The people are kind. They supply our table; and our expenses have been paid by donations.
Some come to the tent in the daytime and take Bible lessons. A school-teacher from the State capital comes in and takes three lessons a week, and is deeply interested. Has just commenced to study for the ministry. He is so candid and intelligent that we love to talk the truth to him. The little printing-press aids us much.
S. H. LANE. V. THOMPSON.

MINNESOTA

By N. Bartin

Alexandria, Sept. 18.
ON account of the weather, we have taken down our tent, and through the kindness of the Methodists we are using their chapel. Our audiences are becoming quite small since we have struck the testing questions. There seems, however, to be no violent opposition.
The editors of the papers published in the place have spoken very favorably of our work, and have cheerfully published what matter we desired. Six persons have taken a stand to obey God, one of whom is a Protestant Methodist minister eighty-four years old, who has spent thirty-five years of his life in the ministry. We believe a foundation has been laid here for effective work in the future.
Bro. Curtis started home yesterday, and Bro. Ellis leaves to-day. I shall remain a week or ten days longer. N. BARTIN.

ONTARIO

By J. Fulton

Watford, Sept. 17.
OUR meetings at Wyoming and Petrolia resulted in strengthening the brethren and removing prejudice. We gained the confidence of the leading people. Three took a stand with us. One, the late editor of the Western Globe, whose heart is in the work, will, if humble, be a great help to the cause.
We commenced meetings at Watford, Sept. 8. Our average attendance is about one hundred and fifty. This is the best opening we have had since coming to Ontario. We have had no opposition yet; but as the people are becoming interested, and we are just taking up the Sabbath question, we do not expect to escape.
Brn. Black and Collie are with me.
Brethren, we earnestly desire your prayers.
Our address is Watford, Ont.
J. FULTON.

OHIO T. AND M. SOCIETY.

By H. A. St. John; A. A. Hutchins

The Ohio T. and M. Society held its seventh annual meeting in connection with the Ohio camp-meeting, Aug. 28 to Sept. 3, 1878.

FIRST SESSION.

The first session was held Aug. 30, at 4:30 P. M. Opened with singing, and prayer by Eld. D. M. Canright. The president in the chair.
All brethren in good standing were invited to participate in the deliberations of the society.
The report of the last meeting was read and approved. The working of the society for the present year was read, together with the financial standing of each district and the State, showing the following:
No. members at commencement of year, 212
“ “ close “ “ 243
“ families visited, 1,812
“ letters written, 327
“ new subscribers for periodicals, 222
“ periodicals distributed, 2,712
“ Annuals “ 2,360
“ pp tracts and pamphlets dist’d, 235,214
The following is the financial standing of each district:—
No. 1, Dr. at commencement of year, $57.34
Cr. at close “ “ 17.71
No. 2, Dr. at commencement “ “ 117.84
“ “ at close “ “ 45.79
No. 3, Cr. at commencement “ “ 16.31
Dr. at close “ “ 4.36
No. 4, Dr. at commencement “ “ 189.62
“ “ at close “ “ 92.88
No. 5, “ “ commencement “ “ 35.08
Cr. at close “ “ 44.29
No. 6, Dr. at commencement “ “ 106.94
“ “ at close “ “ 102.16
The financial standing of State is as follows:—
Indebtedness at commencement of year, $391.20 “ “ “ close “ “ 168.50
The value of matter on hand:—
Bound books, $29.43
Tracts and pamphlets, 79.48
Way of Life, 88.75
Sunshine series, 53.70
Total, $251.36
The new Constitution published in Review Supplement was read, and adopted by a unanimous vote.
The article on “Missionary Work at our Camp-meetings,” by Bro. Haskell, in Review of Aug. 1, 1878, was next considered, and action taken accordingly.
The chair was empowered to appoint a committee on nominations, whereupon, J. D. Ballard, Geo. Bisel, and John Sprinkle were appointed as said committee.

SECOND SESSION.

The second session was held Sept. 2, at 6:15 P. M., and was opened with the usual exercises.
The Committee on Nominations reported, recommending the following persons for officers of the society the coming year: Vice-president, O. Mears. Directors: Dist. No. 1, Eli Glacock; No. 2, A. M. Mann; No. 3, Wm. Chimnock; No. 4, O. F. Guilford; No. 5, J. J. Boardman; No. 6, T. F. Emons. These were unanimously elected.
It was decided that the president of the Conference be the president of the tract society.
Adjourned to call of chair.

THIRD SESSION.

This session was opened with singing and prayer, Sept. 3, at 6 A. M.
J. B. Gregory, Bowling Green, Wood Co., O., was elected secretary of the society.
O. F. Guilford resigned his position as director of Dist. No. 4, and H. A. St. John was elected in his stead.
The society recommended the Conference to grant Bro. T. F. Emons a license to preach.
Adjourned sine die.
H. A. St. John, Pres. A. A. Hutchins, Sec.

A GENERAL CAMP-MEETING FOR KANSAS.

By Smith Sharp

At the request of the president of our Conference, I will say a few words concerning the general camp-meeting for Kansas, which has been appointed at Richland, Shawnee county, Oct. 24-29, 1878. I have very much desired to see this meeting called, believing that the cause will be greatly advanced by it. At our last Conference, very many were in favor of holding our regular camp-meetings in the fall; these persons can now be accommodated. Many who could not attend in the spring can come in the fall. The season will be so advanced that the press of business on the farm will be past.
At our camp-meetings, when the Conference is held in connection with them, there is so much business to call the attention of the ministers and many of the leading brethren, that the spiritual interests of the meeting are neglected; here we will have an opportunity to devote the time exclusively to the worship of God, to labor for sinners, and to seeking a nearness to God. I expect it will be just such a meeting as I have long wanted to attend, and just the meeting we all need to attend.
The location is the very best we could obtain for a meeting so late in the season. The Richland church is the largest in the Conference, and consequently the best able to make arrangements to accommodate the large number of our people that we expect will attend. They also have the largest meeting-house in the State. Hay, straw, corn, and provisions of all kinds, are very plenty in that section. A good location well protected by the timber has been selected. The large tent will be pitched, and this, with the meeting-house to use in case of very bad weather, will be all that is necessary. Our brethren there will make preparations for, and expect, a very large gathering of our people.
Richland is almost twelve miles south of Topeka, which makes it inconveniently distant from the railroad; this is the only objection that any one can urge against the location. But as the wagon roads are excellent to that point, and as five regular passenger trains arrive in Topeka from all directions about two o’clock P. M., by having teams meet those trains all can arrive at the ground in a short time after they reach Topeka.
The president of the General Conference authorizes us to say that the General Conference Committee promise to furnish “plenty of good help” for this meeting. He says the “name of Eld. Haskell, Butler, or Smith” may be mentioned. At one time he thought that he and Sr. White would attend, but this we cannot promise. We expect that in many respects this will be the most important meeting ever held in Kansas, especially for the tract and missionary work.
Brethren, shall we be there? Let us make arrangements to attend. The roads and weather are usually good until late in the fall; provisions are cheap. Let us bring tents, overcoats, and plenty of bedding, and come to help make this meeting a success. SMITH SHARP.

TO T. AND M. WORKERS IN MISSOURI.

By J. G. Wood

We have a great field of labor before us. Souls are perishing all around us for want of the vital, saving truths of the third angel’s message. The fields are white for the harvest, but where are the reapers? We are left without a president in our Conference. The active ministers in the State are very few. What shall be done? Let us lean upon the strong arm of the Lord, and move forward. Let all who desire to see the work prosper make it a personal matter to consecrate themselves anew to God, and do duty. We need not feel discouraged. Christ is at the helm. “There is no king saved by the multitude of a host.” Ps. 33:16. “Not by might, nor by power, but by my Spirit, saith the Lord.” Zech. 4:6. Let us get nearer to God, and become interested in the great work of saving souls that shall shine in the crown of our rejoicing in the presence of our Lord Jesus Christ. 1 Thess. 2:19. This is the sowing time. We can all sow good seed of truth by judiciously scattering our publications. Let them go forth from every S. D. Adventist household in Missouri. Let them go forth accompanied with strong crying and prayer, that the blessing of the God of Israel may go with them.
Some are already laboring in this direction; some are not. To the latter class the Master says: “Why stand ye here all the day idle? . . . Go ye also into the vineyard; and whatsoever is right, that shall ye receive.” Matt. 20:6–7. “Cast thy bread upon the waters; for thou shalt find it after many days.” Eccl. 11:1. “Whatsoever a man soweth, that shall he also reap.” Gal. 6:7. And “he that reapeth receiveth wages, and gathereth fruit unto life eternal; that both he that soweth and he that reapeth may rejoice together.” John 4:36.
Dear brethren, we expect your hearty cooperation in the T. and M. work. All should become members of the tract society, not dead members, but alive to God through our Lord Jesus Christ. Let each director, librarian, and member act well his part. Make full reports at each quarterly meeting. Where there is union, there is strength. J. G. WOOD.

MISSOURI SABBATH-SCHOOL ASSOCIATION.

By D. C. Hunter

A MEETING to organize a State Sabbath-school Association for Missouri was held at Sedalia, Mo., Sept. 8, 1878, there being present twenty-six delegates from thirteen schools, representing three hundred and seventy-one scholars.
Opened with prayer by Bro. C. W. Stone. The object of the meeting was explained by Eld. Geo. I. Butler.
On motion, It was resolved to organize temporarily by electing Eld. S. N. Haskell president, and D. C. Hunter secretary.
It was then resolved to form a permanent organization, to be called the Missouri Sabbath-school Association, whereupon the Constitution of the Michigan Sabbath-school Association was adopted.
On motion, A committee on nominations was appointed, who reported as follows: For president, Eld. J. G. Wood, Appleton City; secretary, D. C. Hunter, Nevada. Executive Committee, J. G. Wood; N. W. Allee, Hamilton, Mo.; D. W. Reavis, Holden, Mo.
On motion, Eld. S. N. Haskell was elected delegate to the General Association.
Adjourned, D. C. Hunter, Sec.

NORTH-WESTERN KANSAS CAMP-MEETING.

By Charles F. Stevens

This meeting has been appointed at Black Hawk, Osborn Co., to begin Wednesday, Oct. 16, and to continue till the 21st.
The design of this meeting is to secure a general rally of all our brethren and sisters in the north-western part of the State, who, on account of the distance, have not, as a general thing, been able to attend our general camp-meetings held in the eastern part of the State.
This is the first meeting of the kind ever held in that section; and the success or failure of this meeting will determine, in a great measure, the propriety of holding similar meetings in the future. Now, dear brethren, we want you to do all you can to make this meeting a successful one. Let no trivial excuse hinder you from coming; and try to get all of your neighbors that are favorable to the truth to come with you.
You have selected your own time and place. The Conference Committee will do the best they can in sending help; so if all will make a special effort to come to this meeting to seek the Lord with all their hearts, it will prove a grand success.
The forty-foot tent will be pitched in the grove near the Solomon River. We have written to the General Conference Committee, requesting help. We shall be very grateful if they see fit to grant our request, if not, we must all make up our minds to do the best we can.
It will be necessary to bring bedding, and to come prepared to take care of yourselves generally. There are brethren living near who will look after the wants of those who are feeble in health.
There are quite a number of brethren and sisters who have but recently moved into this new country from other States. We want to see these at the meeting, prepared to represent the wants of the cause in their respective localities. We want to lay plans for more actively engaging in the T. and M. work this coming fall and winter.
Straw and hay will be furnished on the grounds. Grain can be had for the teams for little or nothing.
Providence has favored this part of the State with good crops; let us come before the Lord with thanksgiving, and pay our vows unto the Most High. CHAS. F. STEVENS.

AN APPEAL.

By Roswell F. Cottrell

To the Friends of the Cause in Dist. No. 1 of the New York and Pennsylvania T. and M. Society: At our next quarterly meeting, which is to be held with the church at Lancaster the second Sabbath and first-day in October, we wish to make a strong and united effort in behalf of the T. and M. society financially. If all will do their part, as some did at our June camp-meeting and since, the debt will be lifted, and we shall have a small fund in advance for our work. This is greatly needed; therefore let every member resolve to do something. Let those who are able do liberally, after the example of the pledges given at the camp-meeting; some giving as high as fifty dollars, others twenty-five, ten, etc.
By the help of Bro. B. Holmes, of Glenwood, I have obtained pledges (a part paid) from that young church, and from some young friends at E. Elma, fifteen persons, almost their whole number, and only one of them less than a dollar. Now let the librarians in the older churches do as well proportionally, let every member who has not already pledged do according to his ability, and we shall have a good report in this respect at our quarterly meeting. And let as many as can consistently then pay their pledges. It is the dimes that make the dollars; and dimes will build large tabernacles, if you only have enough of them.
The Lord is proving us, whether we will make our duty and his cause the first of all objects in our heart’s affections in order that he may give us the kingdom. “Fear not, little flock,” to venture upon the promises of God, both for this life and that which is to come. R. F. COTTRELL.

NOTES BY THE WAY.

By Joseph Clarke

From Feb. 17, 1877, to June 12, 1878, we were engaged, the most of the time, in teaching in Dallas county, Texas.
We came to Lowry City, Mo., last June, and to our home here ministers and good brethren will be welcome.
We attended the camp-meeting at Sedalia, where we formed many new ties of brotherly friendship and love. The preaching was effective and solemn, and all hearts were touched, and lasting impressions were made.
We believe that God has led us, and is still leading us, and often do we praise him for his great goodness. May we all continue faithful, and meet in that grand and final meeting, no more to battle with Satan or with his armies; no more to grow weary and sorrowful; no more to face contempt of God and his law; no more to part. Let us read the Bible, and pray much more, as we see the day approaching.
Our address is Lowry City, St. Clair county, Missouri. JOSEPH CLARKE.

Obituary Notices.

“Blessed are the dead which die in the Lord from henceforth.”
Died of bilious intermittent fever, in Peru, Madison Co., Iowa, Aug. 12, 1878, our beloved brother, Charles S. Rowley, aged 48 years and 6 months. Brother Charles embraced the present truth about twelve years ago, and united with the Adventist church in Faribault Co., Minn., of which he was a member at the time of his death. He was an unwavering Christian and died with firm hope of a part in the first resurrection. A. J. Rowley.
Jeannette M. Reynolds fell asleep in Jesus at the residence of her daughter, Mrs. Chas. Willits, in Antioch, Ind., Aug. 28, 1878, aged 78 years 11 months, and 20 days. The deceased had been a consistent Sabbath-keeper since 1866. She was baptized by Eld. Joseph Bates in Branch county, Mich., about ten years ago. For more than three years she was unable to walk a step, and for months together suffered the most excruciating pain, but she bore her sufferings with Christian fortitude. Words of comfort by Eld. L. B. Smith, of the Christian church, from 1 Thess. 4:14. A. M. Adams.
Died of diphtheria, at Glencoe, Dodge county, Neb., Sept. 3, 1878, Jennie Mathewson, aged 7 years and 14 days; Sept. 4, Edna Mathewson, aged 2 years, 11 months, and 13 days; also Sept. 7, Frankie Mathewson, aged 13 years, 4 months, and 23 days.
Bro. and Sr. Mathewson, the bereaved parents, have lost all their children except one son. This great and sudden loss is to them almost unbearable; but they mourn not as those who have no hope. They look forward to a happy reunion in the first resurrection. Words of comfort by the writer from 1 Cor. 15: 22, 23. J. N. Wade.
“He giveth his beloved sleep.”
Died, in North Berwick, Me., Aug. 8, 1878, my beloved mother, Abigail Hooper Burnham, aged 82 years. She leaves the husband of her youth to finish his journey alone. Mother was a quiet Christian. She loved the commandments of God and the faith of Jesus. May her dear children and friends, who so kindly ministered to her in her last illness, lay hold on the hope set before them and with her be gathered into that land where the inhabitants will never say, I am sick.
“And when my task on earth is done, When by thy grace the victory’s won, E’en death’s cold wave I will not flee, Since God through Jordan leadeth me.” A. M. Weston.
Died, in Bolton, Mass., Sept. 1, 1878, of typhoid fever, Sylvester A. Ball, aged 26 years, 5 months, and 8 days. Bro. Ball fell asleep leaving a bright evidence that he will come up in the first resurrection. He leaves a companion, father, mother, and other relatives to mourn his loss. May the grace of God sustain them in their affliction. Words of comfort were spoken by the writer. G. F. Haines.

Notices: Travel Directions to Bethany Camp-Meeting

By N. P. Dixon

Notices.

Those coming by railroad to the camp-meeting to be held at Bethany, Osborn county, Kansas, Oct. 16-21, will leave the cars at the following places: Those coming on the K. P. road will get off at Russell station; stage from there to Osborn City and from Osborn City to 1½ miles of the camp-ground. Those coming on the Central Branch, Union Pacific R. R. will get off at Beloit; stage from there to ½ mile of the camp-ground. N. P. Dixon.

APPOINTMENTS

“And as ye go, preach, saying, The kingdom of Heaven is at hand.”

General Conference.

The seventeenth Annual Meeting of the General Conference of Seventh-day Adventists will be held at Battle Creek, Mich., Friday, Oct. 4, 1878, at 10:30 A. M., in connection with the camp-meeting which opens Wednesday, Oct. 2, 1878.
James White; S. N. Haskell; D. M. Canright. Gen. Conf. Com.

S. D. A. P. Association.

The Seventh-day Adventist Publishing Association will hold its nineteenth annual session on the camp-ground at Battle Creek, Mich., Tuesday, Oct. 8, 1878, at 9 A. M., in connection with the camp-meeting to be held there beginning Oct. 2, 1878, for the election of officers, and for the transaction of any other business that may come before the meeting.
James White; W. C. White; M. J. Chapman; H. W. Kellogg; F. H. Sisley; U. Smith; J. H. Kellogg. Trustees.

The Educational Society.

The Seventh-day Adventist Educational Society will hold its fourth Annual Meeting on the camp-ground at Battle Creek, Mich., Monday, Oct. 7, 1878, at 9 o’clock A. M., for the purpose of electing a Board of Trustees for the ensuing year, and transacting any other business that may come before the meeting.
James White; U. Smith; S. Brownsberger; J. H. Kellogg; A. B. Owen; W. C. Sisley; W. C. White. Trustees.

The Health Reform Institute.

The stockholders of the Health Reform Institute will hold their twelfth annual meeting at Battle Creek, Mich., Friday, Oct. 4, 1878, at 9 A. M., in connection with the camp-meeting beginning Oct. 2, 1878, for the election of officers, and for the transaction of any other business that may come before the meeting.
Stockholders who cannot attend will please see that their stock is represented by proxy if they have not already made provision of this kind.
James White; S. Brownsberger; W. J. Fairfield; W. C. White; J. H. Kellogg; W. C. Sisley; O. B. Jones. Directors.

General T. and M. Society.

The first annual session of the General Tract and Missionary Society of S. D. Adventists will be held at Battle Creek, Mich., Tuesday, Oct. 8, 1878, at 5 P. M., in connection with the camp-meeting to be held Oct. 2, 1878. The election of officers and other business will be attended to. S. N. Haskell, Pres.

The General Sabbath-School Association.

The first annual session of the General Sabbath-school Association of Seventh-day Adventists will be held at Battle Creek, Mich., Wednesday, Oct. 9, 1878, at 9 A. M., in connection with the camp-meeting which commences Oct. 2, 1878, for the purpose of electing officers and doing other business.
D. M. Canright; S. N. Haskell; W. C. White. Executive Committee.

The Michigan Conference.

The Michigan Conference will hold its next annual session in connection with the camp-meeting at Battle Creek, Mich. Delegates should be on the ground on Wednesday, the 2d. First session will be held that day at 5 P. M. Let the church officers make their reports in season; and let the S. B. treasurers make an effort to meet their pledges. We hope the friends of the cause will make an especial effort to attend this meeting, prepared to work for the Lord.
J. Fargo; E. H. Root; S. Brownsberger. Mich. Conf. Com.

Mich. T. and M. Society.

The seventh Annual Meeting of the Michigan T. and M. Society will be held Thursday, Oct. 3, 1878, at 5 P. M., at Battle Creek, Mich. J. Fargo, Pres.

Michigan Sabbath-school Association.

The first annual session of the Michigan Sabbath-school Association of Seventh-day Adventists will be held at Battle Creek, Mich., Monday, Oct. 7, 1878, at 2:30 P. M., in connection with the camp-meeting beginning Oct. 2, 1878. The purpose of the meeting will be to ascertain the present condition and wants of the Sabbath-schools in our State, to devise ways and means of improving them, to elect officers, and to transact any other necessary business.
All the schools in the State should report immediately to the State secretary, Miss Lettie Loughborough, Battle Creek, Mich., who will send blanks for that purpose.
If you cannot fill every part of the blank, report what you can, and be prompt.
G. H. Bell; J. Fargo; W. C. White. Executive Committee.

Kansas Camp-meetings.

Bethany, Osborn Co., Oct. 16-21; Richland, Shawnee Co., Oct. 24-29; Sherman City, Cherokee Co., Oct. 31 to Nov. 5.
The Bethany, or Black Hawk, meeting is a general meeting for the Northwest, that at Sherman City is a general meeting for the Southeast, that at Richland is a general meeting for the whole State.
We look for a grand rally at each of these meetings. Ample provision will be made for all. The camp-meeting committee will see that the grounds are in readiness for the meeting to commence the eve of the first day for which they are appointed.
J. N. Ayers; J. H. Cook; Chas. F. Stevens. Kan. Conf. Com.
On account of the General Conference and camp-meeting at Battle Creek, Mich., the quarterly meeting for the church at North Bloomfield, Ohio, will be postponed till Oct. 26 and 27. We hope to see a full attendance at this meeting, as matters of importance will be considered. Wm. Chinnock.
Dist. No. 8, Kansas T. and M. Society, will hold its quarterly meeting at the camp-meeting at Richland the third Sabbath in October. Will every brother and sister in the district make a special effort to be at this meeting? Bro. W. E. Dawson is expected to be with us. E. L. Fortner, Director.
T. and M. quarterly meeting of Dist. No. 9, at Onarga, Ill., Oct. 12, 13. Eld. Andrews promises to be present. Brethren from other points, come, and let us have a good meeting together. J. W. Tait, Director.
The next State quarterly meeting of the Ill. T. and M. Society will be held at Watseka, Ill., Oct. 18-20. Bro. J. J. Carlock please arrange with regard to place. Eld. Andrews, Dr. Pottinger, and Bro. Tait are requested to be present, if practicable. District secretaries, send reports to State secretary, at Watseka, in my care. All officers who can, come. Let Dist. No. 9 be well represented. Stay till Monday. G. W. Colcord.
Quarterly meeting of the Roscoe church at the White school-house in Harrison, Ill., Oct. 5, 6. S. Pease.
Quarterly meeting at Normal, Ill., Oct. 5 and 6. We invite all the friends of the cause at Leroy, Mackinaw, Gridley, Lexington, and all others in this part of the State that can come, to meet with us at this time. This is a central place, and we can attend to all our church business here perhaps better than elsewhere. B. F. Merritt.
District quarterly meeting with the Lancaster, N. Y., church the second Sabbath and first-day in October. All are earnestly invited. This appointment is not designed to hinder any from attending the General Conference at Battle Creek, Mich. R. F. Cottrell.
Burlington, Mich., Sabbath, Sept. 28. E. R. Jones.
Western Massachusetts, where Bro. Twing may appoint, Oct. 5, 6, instead of Sept. 28, 29. D. A. Robinson.
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