p. 40 | Review and Herald, Vol. 50, No. 5. (7/26/1877)

Annual Meetings.

Ohio Conference.

The Ohio Conference of S. D. Adventists will hold its fifteenth annual session in connection with the camp-meeting, at Newark, Aug. 10-20, 1877. Let each church make its pledge to the State Conference for 1877, and, if possible, have one-half of the amount paid into the State treasury before the first session of the Conference. Delegates will be expected from each church, with credentials, church reports, and financial report. Let everything be done decently and in order.

H. A. St. John, } Ohio J. B. Gregory, } Conf. B. B. Francis, } Com.

Ohio T. and M. Society.

Each district of the Ohio T. and M. Society will hold a district quarterly meeting on the camp-ground at Newark, Aug. 10-20. Let each director come prepared for this, ready to close up all business for the year.

The State quarterly meeting of the Ohio T. and M. Society will be held on the camp-ground at Newark, Aug. 10-20. State and district officers are expected.

The Ohio T. and M. Society will hold its sixth annual meeting in connection with the camp-meeting at Newark, Aug. 10-20, 1877.

H. A. St. John, Pres.

Indiana State Conference.

The Indiana State Conference of S. D. Adventists will hold its fifth annual session in connection with the camp-meeting at Kokomo, Aug. 9-14, 1877. Let each church see that delegates are promptly appointed. Also let the Systematic Benevolence treasurer see that the S. B. of his church is collected and forwarded to the State treasurer, or brought to the camp-ground. Also, let each church be prepared to pledge the amount of S. B. it can pay to the State Conference the coming year. Let each delegate be furnished with credentials, church reports, and financial report.

S. H. Lane, } Ind. P. Weber, } Conf. Wm. McCurdy, } Com.

New England Camp-Meeting.

The next annual camp-meeting of S. D. Adventists for the New England Conference will be held at Groveland, Mass. (same place as last year), Aug. 22-28, 1877. The grove is three miles from Haverhill, on a branch of the Boston and Maine R. R. Those coming through Manchester and Nashua, N. H., will change cars at South Lawrence station. Cars pass the ground nearly every hour. All trains are expected to stop at the camp-ground, if conductor is notified in season. Ample provision will be made for man and beast. Have your baggage distinctly marked, Groveland Camp-ground.

We hope to see all on the ground this year on time. Let none excuse themselves from coming to our yearly gathering. We all need the instruction, benefit, and encouragement that can be derived from such a meeting. We shall be favored with the labors of Eld. D. M. Canright, and we still hope to see Bro. and Sr. White at this meeting. Let those who have not already made this meeting a subject of prayer, commence now, so that when we come up to the camp-meeting we can be prepared to take hold of the work of God in earnest. We want to see the best camp-meeting ever held in New England. Come, brethren and sisters. Bring your children and your friends. Make an effort, and God will bless.

M. Wood, } N. E. C. W. Comings, } Conf. J. C. Tucker, } Com.

New England Conference.

This Conference will hold its eleventh annual session in connection with the camp-meeting, at Groveland, Mass., commencing Wednesday, Aug. 22, 1877. Delegates should be on the ground at the commencement of the meeting. Let all the churches in the conference be well represented. It is expected that each church will send delegates according to the constitution, also let each S. B. treasurer see that all pledges are paid up to July 1, 1877.

M. Wood, } N. E. C. W. Comings, } Conf. J. C. Tucker, } Com.

A Day of Fasting and Prayer.

By A. S. Hutchins; L. Bean; S. H. Peck

To our dear brethren and sisters in Vermont: In view of our great need of ministerial labor in our Conference, and of the disappointment the present season in not having help to run our tent, it seems appropriate that we press the question to each of our hearts, “Lord, what wilt thou have me to do?” We confidently believe that God regards this Conference equally with others, and that he will send us the needed help, when, as individuals, we fully realize our need of it, and suitably humble ourselves before him.

After prayerful consideration on the subject, we do therefore recommend that Sabbath, August 11, 1877, be regarded as a day of fasting and prayer throughout our State Conference. And while supplicating the throne of grace, we should remember the general interests of the cause in all its departments. We recommend that the following should be special objects of earnest and humble prayer:—

1. That the Lord would in his providence graciously favor us with help to publish the last solemn notes of mercy in the whitening harvest fields of our State and Conference; and that young men in our midst may be thrust out to act the part they should in the great work of the Lord.

2. That our soon-coming camp-meeting may be signalized by the special presence and divine favor of the Holy Spirit; that it may prove a source of great and permanent blessing to all our churches; and that by it precious souls may be turned from darkness to light, from the power of Satan to the power of God.

Let all our churches, as they may assemble for divine worship on this day, and the scattered ones, unite in solemnly seeking that humiliation and consecration of heart before God which will secure his approval and an answer to the united petitions before his gracious throne.

A. S. HUTCHINS, L. BEAN, S. H. PECK, } Vermont Conf. Com.

Appointments.

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

At a meeting in Dist. No. 5, Mich., the following brethren were chosen to visit the churches the present quarter:— Wright, M. Dennis, July 28; Blendon, J. Wright, Aug. 4; Grand Rapids, J. S. Wicks, Aug. 4; Cedar Springs, J. L. Edgar, Aug. 4; Gaines, E. H. Root and A. Smith, Aug. 11; Ravenna, R. I. Foster, Aug. 11. J. S. Wicks.

Meeting of the Jackson church at the house of Bro. Palmer, in Jackson, Mich., Aug. 4. E. P. Giles.

General meeting for all Sabbath-keepers in Jefferson Co., Kansas, at Hayes’ school-house, Sabbath, Aug. 4, 1877. There will be two sermons with a short intermission between. I expect Bro. Stevens. Smith Sharp.

The quarterly meeting of the Swedish church at Village Creek, Allamakee Co., Iowa, Aug. 4 and 5. A general attendance is desired. J. Calvert, Clerk.

Meeting at my house in Chaplin, Windham Co., Conn., Aug. 4, 5. No providence preventing Bro. M. Wood will attend. It is important that all the brethren and sisters come prepared to pay up their s. s. W. E. Landon.

CAMP-MEETINGS FOR 1877.

INDIANA, Kokomo, Aug. 9-14.

OHIO, Newark, “ 10-20.

ILLINOIS, Clinton, “ 22-28.

NEW ENGLAND, Groveland, Mass., “ 22-28.

MAINE, Richmond, Aug. 29 to Sept. 4.

VERMONT, Morrisville, Sept. 6-11.

Swedish Hymn Book.

By Uriah Smith

A HYMN book has just been prepared and issued at this Office for the use of our Swedish brethren. It has been prepared with great care to make it adapted as well as any book of no larger size could be, to the wants of the cause in this direction. We mention it here that our brethren who have Swedish neighbors, may call their attention to it. Price, paper, 20 cts.; cloth, 30 cts. U. S.

Music Piece "The Better Day Coming On" by Bro. Rossvally

Bro. M. L. Rossvally, a converted Jew now with us, has kindly furnished us this week the use of the plate of one of his beautiful pieces of music, “The Better Day Coming On.” It is to be sung with spirit, and our singers will find it a stirring piece.

College Catalogue

The new Catalogue of Battle Creek College, for the years 1876-7, is now ready. It contains 58 pages and gives full information upon all points pertaining to the school. It will be of interest, not only to those who anticipate attending the College, but to all the friends of the institution. Send stamp and receive a copy by return mail.

Coals of Fire.

By J. H. W.

A CORRESPONDENT writes: In Martin’s French Version, old edition, Prov. 25: 22 reads—“For thou shalt take up coals of fire from his head.” The new edition reads—“For thou shalt heap coals of fire upon his head,” and the same difference in the two editions of Rom. 12:20. The French of Osterwald is like the new of Martin’s. Which is correct?

Ans. The reading of the new edition is correct. Our translation of Rom. 12:20 follows the Greek. The Septuagint is the same as our version and Martin’s new edition on Prov. 25: 22. The difference of versions arose probably from the fact that the Hebrew verb signifies to take up, but in this text it carries the accessory idea of to heap upon, and this of necessity, for the word upon is in the Hebrew text; of course the word from is not there. J. H. W.

Ohio Camp-Meeting R. R. Notice.

By H. A. St. John

To our people in Ohio who may attend our coming camp-meeting, we would announce the following railroad arrangements: All our people in the State who will come on the Baltimore and Ohio railroad, and live beyond the following points on said road, namely, Mansfield, Columbus, and Bellaire, will pay full fare to the meeting, and will there be furnished with certificates enabling them to return home at the rate of one cent per mile. Those living at, or within, the points mentioned, can procure excursion tickets at their respective starting points.

All persons going on the Pan Handle road are requested to send their names and addresses immediately to B. B. Francis, Clay Lick, Licking Co., Ohio, and they will be furnished with certificates, entitling them to excursion rates from any point on their lines.

Our ministers from any part of the country who design to attend are requested to send their address to Bro. Francis, and he will procure them a free pass, if possible.

All passengers will need to get off at the regular depot in the city, as we are informed it will not be possible for trains to stop at the grounds. Conveyances will be in readiness at reasonable rates, and it may be free to our people. Distance, two miles. The people say they mean to be liberal. Come. H. A. ST. JOHN.

Illinois, Make Ready!

By G. W. Colcord

1. PREPARE for the Clinton camp-meeting, by supplying yourselves with church and family tents. Let every church and company, as far as practicable, bring an adequate number of tents to the camp. If you have none, either rent one, or make one yourself, as per directions in this week’s Review. This home-made, double-top, muslin tent will prove to be a good cover; still you can make it with but a very small outlay of means. Make a good tent and come prepared.

2. However, if you cannot supply yourself with a tent, come to the meeting just as freely as though you had one. I shall probably have a number on the ground to rent, and some who have no tents can be accommodated by those who have. These necessities will all be supplied. Be free to come to meeting with, or without, a tent.

3. Come prepared to care for your health. Bring an abundance of clothing for your person, and plenty of bedding. Be comfortable, then you can serve the living God without distraction.

4. Prepare to go to the meeting “on time!” First meeting, Aug. 22. Stay to the close, Aug. 28.

5. Don’t forget your unconverted friends. Bring all you can.

6. Let us each remember our personal needs, and go to the encampment praying to God for his Spirit.

7. Pray the Lord to send us proper ministerial aid. May this meeting prove a success.

G. W. COLCORD.

How to Make Tents.

[Republished by request.]

We give the following instructions for making a tent 10x15, 9 ft. high, 3 ft. 8 in. walls. Different sizes can be made with the same proportions.

Cut five strips of cloth twenty-three feet long. Sew them together with two seams by lapping the edges one-half inch. This forms the roof and walls of the tent. Hem the ends one inch wide. Three feet and eight inches from the ends make a strong tuck two inches wide. In the edge of these tucks insert an eyelet hole in each seam for the ropes. Perhaps the most difficult part is to make the ends of the tent of the proper slant. This can be done by drawing a plan of the same size as the end of the tent upon the floor or some even surface, and cutting the cloth by it. A fly roof should be made by cutting five strips of cloth seventeen feet long and sewing them together. Hem two inches, and work eyelet holes in the ends of each seam. This is put on over the tent and raised a few inches above the tent at the eaves.

A tent made in this way will be cool in hot weather and dry in rain. One of this size will accommodate six or eight persons, and will take about eighty yards of sheeting, which can be had for eight or nine cents per yard.

Correction: Bro. Burrill's Report Dateline

The report from Bro. A. O. Burrill in last week's paper should have been dated Lakeview instead of Marshall.

Indiana Camp-Meeting. Reduction of R. R. Fare.

By S. H. Lane

As announced last week, the Indianapolis, Peru and Chicago R. R. will grant half-fare tickets from all the principal stations along the line to those who attend the State camp-meeting at Kokomo. Through the kindness of the general ticket agent of the Frankfort and Kokomo R. R., we have obtained half-fare on that road. Those who come over that line will be charged full fare to the meeting, and will be returned free on receipt of a certificate of attendance from the President of the Conference. S. H. Lane, Pres.

Business Department.

“Not slothful in Business. Rom 11:12”

My home address is Marne, Cass Co., Ia., Box 22. Letters directed to that place will reach me sooner than if directed to Elk Horn.

John F. Hanson.

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Mich. T. & M. Society.

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Book Fund.

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West Plains church $10.00.

Danish Mission.

M Wood $10.00.

Mich. Conf. Fund.

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