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KANSAS

By J. H. Cook

AMONG THE CHURCHES.—Since my return from General Conference I have not been idle, although I have not reported. I have visited extensively among the churches and at interested points. Of some I will speak.

Emporia, a city of about 10,000 souls, is being worked up as a special mission. Bro. Staggs and wife are in charge. Bro. G. H. Rogers is now holding a series of meetings to ascertain the results of the missionary labor. So far, about seventeen have been added to the company, which numbered about fifteen or twenty when the mission began. Quite an interest is created in the city. The Young Men’s Christian Association are rallying to the battle, and the ministers are following their example. We hope all will go well. The outlook for the company at Emporia is encouraging.

I was at Ottawa, Feb. 7, 8, with Elds. John Gibbs and S. K. Gibson. The new house of worship was dedicated. The brethren there have built a church that is a model of neatness and economy; and although their numbers are small, the debt unprovided for is less than $100.

At Topeka, Feb. 14, 15, there was a good turnout from sister churches. We think the meeting was one of profit. Officers were set apart by laying on of hands. The church here appears to be gaining in spiritual strength as well as in numbers. Eld. S. K. Gibson met with me there, and did good service in preaching the word. The brethren seemed much encouraged. Topeka is a good field for missionary labor, there being about 25,000 inhabitants. We hope the present season will witness active missionary labors all through the capital city of our State. Preparations are already being made for that work. I was at Clay Center, Feb. 18. The tract system of missionary work has been employed in this city of about 4,000 inhabitants, Bro. C. F. Hall and wife leading the work. Eld. G. H. Rogers helped to close it up with a series of meetings which brought in from fifteen to twenty. These, in addition to the nine that were keeping the Sabbath before, make quite a company at Clay Center.

The meetings at Osawkee and Palermo were interesting, some coming to Osawkee forty miles with teams on one of the coldest days of the winter. I think the Lord so rewarded them that they felt that their efforts had not been in vain. Palermo had been neglected most of the year, so far as ministerial labor was concerned; but it was cheering to hear the hearty responses made to the plain truths presented from both the Scriptures and the testimonies for this time. As they drew near to God, it was also pleasant to see their endeavors to give of their substance to help forward the work of God, both by pledges and ready means.

May the Lord bless the Kansas churches. They have suffered from a lack of ministerial labor this winter. During the last year our work has enlarged twofold, all our ministers being kept busy the past summer in tent labor, and in following up the interest created by missionary workers. When cold weather came, and with it a time in which they could labor very profitably in carrying forward the work of the summer, and strengthening the churches that had been left nearly alone during that time, we found about one-fourth of our ministerial forces gone. The churches and new companies are calling for help,—much needed help; but in many cases we are powerless to respond favorably. We scatter our forces in the summer, expecting every man to stand at his post. We suppose each one thinks he is doing his duty; but at the same time all must see it is wrong to leave work in an unfinished state. Now this all may be for the best; but if so, it leaves the Conference Committees in a very perplexing condition to be in constant receipt of calls for help, and powerless to reply favorably because their ministerial forces are laboring in other fields. I hope a favorable breeze may waft ours home as soon as it is pleasing to the Good Shepherd for them to return and care for their sheep.

Feb. 20. J. H. COOK.

ILLINOIS HEALTH AND TEMPERANCE ASSOCIATION.

By Wm. T. Hibben; Ida W. Ballenger

THREE sessions of this Association were held in connection with the State meeting which convened at Ridott, Jan. 21, 1885. We will not attempt to report in full, but for the benefit of those who were not in attendance we present the resolutions as passed, hoping all will read them carefully, and then give us their hearty co-operation in carrying them out.

Resolved, That we hail with joy the revival of the health and temperance work among our people.

Resolved, That we express it as the sense of this meeting that it is the duty of our ministers, wherever they may labor, and especially among our churches, to set forth the importance of the health reform.

Resolved, That we recommend to our brethren in the ministry to carefully examine Bible-reading No. 14, in the “Gazette,” and bring the subject matter before the congregations where they may labor.

It was also moved and carried unanimously that we

believe it to be the duty of every family in our State to provide themselves with Good Health.

This meeting, as expressed by many, was one of the most interesting of the kind ever held in the State. We believe the Spirit of the Lord was with us, impressing upon our minds the importance of this branch of the message. Wm. T. Hibben, Pres. Ida W. Ballenger, Sec.

HEALED IN ANSWER TO PRAYER.

By Alice B. Wilson

I HAVE been thinking for some time that I would like to tell the whole world, if I could, what the Lord has done for me, hoping that some might thus be induced to have more faith in the promises of God. For more than a year I had been afflicted with that dread disease, a cancer; and human aid having failed to give any permanent relief, it seemed that my only hope was in God.

While attending the Maine camp-meeting, we felt to follow the directions of the apostle James, to call for the elders of the church to pray for my recovery. Sept. 13 several of the brethren met with us, and offered prayer in my behalf. They felt that the Lord granted their petitions, and that in his own good time I would recover. From that time I began to improve; all pain and soreness have disappeared, and my health is better than it has been for a long time. I cannot find words to express how thankful I feel for such a blessing to so unworthy a creature as myself. “Oh, that men would praise the Lord for his goodness, and for his wonderful works to the children of men!” I have not used any medicine since that time, and yet have worked very hard. I feel it a pleasure to use the strength the Lord has given me in caring for my family, and in doing what I can to spread the light of present truth.

I have a great desire that every one may exercise full faith in the Bible, believe that all of the commandments are binding, and realize that in order to claim the promises of God as ours, we must comply with all of his requirements. The promise is, “If ye abide in me, and my words abide in you, ye shall ask what ye will, and it shall be done unto you.” I desire an interest in the prayers of all, that I may ever be faithful, and live to the honor and glory of God, so that I may be gathered with the redeemed when Jesus comes.

East Fryeburg, Me., ALICE B. WILSON.

IOWA

By L. Mc Coy

PILOT GROVE, KEOTA, SALINA, AND MONROE.—

Jan. 9 I met with the church at Pilot Grove, spending two days and speaking five times. These brethren are holding on faithfully, and although no notice of meetings had been given, a good outside interest to hear the word was manifested.

Jan. 24 I was at Keota. Found the faithful few promptly at the first meeting. The attendance from the outside was small. May God bless these faithful lonely ones.

Feb. 12 I was with the little company at Salina. Amidst storms and immense snow-drifts, we met a warm reception and enjoyed a good meeting. How glad I was to find all those who had recently accepted the advent message still deeply interested in the work, and to witness their progress in the divine life, in the wonderful transformation wrought by the plain, sanctifying truth of God. Although confined to a private house for our meetings, there were present those not of our faith, among them the M. E. minister. God is blessing this little band, and yet they have but little ministerial help. May the Lord keep them faithful to the end. There is a good interest manifested in each of these churches to carry forward the canvassing work.

I had the pleasure of meeting with Bro. Olsen and Tenney at Monroe, Feb. 20-24. Bro. Farnsworth and Nicola were also present. This was an interesting and I trust a very profitable meeting to all in attendance. The preaching was very practical and searching. The Lord came into our meeting by his melting, tender Spirit, and backsliders and sinners were wrought upon; some ten willing souls entered the service of God. This church was sadly in need of this timely and blessed meeting. Church officers were elected and ordained. May these dear brethren heed the admonitions given and walk in the advancing light.

From Monroe I went to Polk City, eighteen miles north of Des Moines, where I found a neat church-house open and a good audience waiting to hear. Bro. G. S. Chambers has worked up an interest here, and the people are as friendly and kind as old brethren. Several are already convinced, and confess the truth, who are intelligent, godly people. Have given two discourses to a full house. How much we need the help of God in this mighty work. Bro. Chambers is an efficient worker. Pray for us.

Feb. 26. L. Mc Coy.

A PLEASANT HOME AT THE SANITARIUM.

By E. S. Lane

At the close of the General Conference it was my privilege to spend six weeks at this institution of God's own planting, in receiving instruction upon the subject of Health and Temperance; and I wish here to express my gratitude for the many kindnesses shown me, and especially for the interest manifested by Dr. Kellogg in granting to us as a class such valuable information. I intend not only to make a practical use of this information, but to impart to others, as far as I shall be able, that instruction which has been so generously granted me. As a people, we shall greatly need its benefits, in order to stand as light-bearers to the world, when decisions must be made quickly by the people, as the truth shall be presented to them in simplicity, yet in the power of God.

How deep-fraught with meaning the words of Frances Willard, president of the W. C. T. U., “electric but steady nerves [and how we need them—] that can think God's thoughts after him, as they never yet have been thought.” She says farther: “This is my recipe, Plain living and high thinking; and this is my warning, With high living you will get exceedingly plain thinking.”

If there is a people who need a greater capacity for high thinking, it is this people; not because the Lord has chosen those of low mediocrity, but because he has committed to our trust so important a truth, to return to him with usury at the last day.

Oh, who will be able to stand when the sweet angel of mercy shall fold her snowy wings, and the dark curtain of despair, of judgment, and of death, is drawn over the earth? The prophet Isaiah asks: “Who among us shall dwell with the devouring fire? Who among us shall dwell with everlasting burnings?” Let the Psalmist answer: “He that hath clean hands and a pure heart.” Such purity can only be obtained by obedience to physical as well as moral law.

While at the Sanitarium I was much gratified, to witness the effect of hallowed influence exerted upon the patients, leading some of these suffering ones to the feet of the dear Saviour, and to rejoice in a saving knowledge of the present truth. One lady from Idaho, who had been brought there on a cot, and had so far recovered that she was able “to take up her bed and walk,” expressed her feelings in the following words: “I thank God for the Sanitarium; I thank God for Dr. Kellogg; but above all I thank him for the blessed truth I have found here.” Precious soul! May her earnest longings be soon gratified, to carry to her distant home beyond the mountains the truth which she has gathered like so many priceless jewels.

Another invalid, a timid girl from the shores of Lake Superior, embraced the truth, and was only waiting for light on baptism to move forward in that ordinance. She will return to her home, we trust, with two priceless treasures, health and truth. While penning these thoughts there comes to my mind, a strange yet sad reflection which I wish were but the whispering of the imagination. Other people love this institution, are greatly benefited by it, and when they return home, work for its interest. Why do not we, for whom it was established? Is it because we are living up to the light of health reform so fully that we never get sick, and do not need such an institution in our midst? I wish it were so. Oh, but it costs too much, says one. But you can afford to pay from fifty to one hundred dollars to a physician to give you poisonous drugs, a man, it may be, that does not even have the fear of God before his eyes, and soon you are laid away a poor martyr to rest in the grave; when if you would spend a few weeks at this pleasant home for the sick, you could learn not only how to live yourself, but how to call the attention of others to the light you have received, that they may enjoy its life-giving power with you.

E. S. LANE.

News of the Week.

“Tidings of these things came.”—Acts 11:22.

FOR WEEK ENDING MARCH 7.

DOMESTIC.

—There will be an eclipse of the sun March 16.

—The New York Chamber of Commerce Thursday elected ex-President Arthur an honorary member.

—Mrs. Eliza Blaine Walker, only sister of James G. Blaine, died Tuesday morning at Baltimore.

—A New York man has invented a steam sleigh, with which he claims he can reach the north pole.

—The California Supreme Court has decided that Chinese children must be admitted to the public schools.

—During the season ended March 1, 385,435 hogs were packed at Cincinnati, against 365,451 the preceding season.

—During February the fire loss reached $10,000,000, and since Jan. 1 the property destroyed aggregates in value $18,500,000.

—The Indiana Legislature passed the bill reorganizing the militia, and appropriating $10,000 annually for uniforms and equipments.

—President Arthur, Saturday, Feb. 28, signed an executive order throwing open to settlement the greater part of the Winnebago and Crow Reservation in Dakota, embracing some 600,000 acres.

—After eating oysters at a church social in Silver Mills, Ohio, Monday night, fifteen persons were taken violently ill, two of whom died in a few hours. A physician declares it to be a case of arsenical poisoning.

—Major W. H. Wilson, it is stated, left Dallas, Texas, Tuesday evening, to accept service as fortification engineer under the False Prophet in the Soudan. It is believed that Stone Pasha made the arrangement with Major Wilson.

—Six long-term prisoners tunneled out of the penitentiary at Jackson, Mich., Tuesday evening, five of whom escaped to the woods, one being arrested. The tunnel extended fifty feet, the starting point being beneath the workshop.

—The Dakota Council Thursday passed the bill (which had previously passed the House) to remove the capital from Bismarck to Pierre, by a vote of 14 to 10. The people of Bismarck are considerably exercised regarding the action Governor Pierce will take in the matter.

—March 4, it was announced in the Senate that the House had passed the Senate bill to place General Grant on the retired list of the army. The most enthusiastic applause greeted the announcement, grave senators, forgetful of the stern rules of the Senate, joining with crowds of visitors in the most remarkable demonstration ever witnessed.

—The condition of Gen. Grant is alarming, and he suffers great pain from the cancer at the root of his tongue. He rests very little and has lost his appetite. Whatever nourishment he takes is in liquid form. Dr. J. H. Douglas, one of his physicians, says that Gen. Grant may live a month, but there is no hope that he will recover.

—General Francis Darr and other Californians have tendered General Grant and family, as a loan, a large bearing vineyard in the State, which would be conducted by a skilled viticulturalist, with a residence and necessary outbuildings. All the expenses of the General and his party in the Pacific coast would be paid, the Central Pacific Road guaranteeing to send special cars to New York for their conveyance westward.

—In Wyoming County, West Virginia, Jackson Daniels, member of a respectable family, refused to take care of his aged and crippled mother in his residence, but built her a pen in the yard, where she received no better care than the horses and cattle. During the intense cold weather a few weeks ago she begged admission to the house, but was refused, and was found frozen to death next morning. A mob visited the Daniels place, and in the fight one of the regulators was wounded. Reports received at Fayetteville are meager, but it is believed that ere this Daniels has been lynched.

—President Cleveland sent to the Senate Thursday, the names of the gentlemen whom he has selected for his Cabinet. They are: For Secretary of State, Thomas F. Bayard, of Delaware; Secretary of Treasury, Daniel Manning, of New York; Secretary of War, William C. Endicott, of Massachusetts; Secretary of the Navy, William C. Whitney, of New York; Secretary of the Interior, L. Q. C. Lamar, of Mississippi; Postmaster-General, William F. Vilas, of Wisconsin; Attorney-General, A. H. Garland, of Arkansas.

—Bright skies and a comfortable stage of the thermometer characterized the day that witnessed the installation of Grover Cleveland as president of the United States. Mr. Cleveland being the first Democratic Executive for twenty-four years, it was made the occasion of unusual demonstration by booming of cannon, the waving of countless flags and banners, the music of one hundred and fifty brass bands, and the uproarious cheers of the great multitudes that literally packed the principal streets of Washington. The inaugural address was very brief, occupying scarcely more than half an hour; but it was dignified, simple, and forcible, and expressed what he had to say in plain language, unembellished by rhetorical flourishes.

After the impressive administration of the oath by Chief Justice Waite, there was a magnificent parade, and military review, undoubtedly the finest ever seen in Washington. The remaining festivities of the day and night combined to make it one long to be remembered.

FOREIGN.

—The most delicate watch wheels are now made of paper pulp in Germany.

—General Gordon’s diary kept during the siege of Khartoum has been sent to London. It comprises six large volumes.

—The Legislature of British Columbia has passed a law imposing a fine of $50 or imprisonment for six months on Chinamen who attempt to enter the province.

—The chief dignitaries of the Chinese Empire have been summoned to Pekin to discuss the advisability of continuing the war with France.

—As a precaution against dynamite, all the entrances, save one, to the Parliament buildings at Ottawa, Ont., have been closed. The Government House and department offices are also under strict surveillance.

LONDON, MARCH 2.—The medical inspection of every regiment in the British army, ordered yesterday, is in progress to-day. It is understood in some circles that war with Russia hangs by a thread.

NAPLES, MARCH 1.—A large house at Cosenza, capital of the province of the same name, was wrecked to-day by the fall of a floor. Sixty persons were in the building at the time of the disaster, and all were injured more or less severely. Twenty are not expected to recover.

RELIGIOUS INTELLIGENCE.

—There are over thirty Mormon “churches” in Colorado; in Idaho, over sixty, and in Arizona, about seventy.

—The Broadway Tabernacle’s newly organized Chinese Sunday-school has thirty pupils, and a lady teacher is required for each of them.

—In Rochester, Oakland county, Michigan, services are held in only one of the five churches this winter, on account of hard times.

—At the annual meeting of the First Baptist Church, Elizabeth, N. J., the pastor’s salary was increased $400, and a plan of systematic benevolence adopted.

—At a meeting of the Presbyterian ministers at Pittsburg, Pennsylvania, Feb. 9, resolutions were passed strongly denouncing roller-skating.

—Father Gavazzi, of the Scotch Church, has announced that committees of the Waldensian and Free Italian churches have adopted a scheme for the union of those churches under the name of the Evangelical Church of Italy.

—Rev. Dr. Graves, of Grand Rapids, Mich., has resigned from the Baptist church because of his inability to open the hearts of his congregation sufficiently to pay off the church debt. He had been with them fifteen years.

—Rev. A. N. Alcott, pastor of the Unitarian church in Kalamazoo, Mich., has resigned his pastorate and withdrawn from the Unitarian body, because the last session of the State Conference declined by a majority vote “to recognize either Jesus Christ or Christianity, or even Theism” in a proposed new constitution.

—The Dutch Reformed Church is claimed to be the wealthiest church in the United States in proportion to their membership, yet gives less per member to missions than any other great Protestant body. The Moravians, who are among the poorest, give the most.

—The Rev. Dr. Lowry, well known as the composer of popular hymns, has resigned the pastorate of the Park Avenue Baptist Church, Plainfield, N. J., giving as a reason the lack of interest in church work on the part of the congregation. He announces his intention not again to become the pastor of any church.

—Joseph Cook, in a late lecture, said that “the power of the polygamists in Utah was tremendous. There were 11,000 of them—3,000 males and 8,000 females—and they ruled the 200,000 Mormons scattered about Utah and surrounding states and territories. The priesthood, possessing an annual income of $1,000,000, controlled all Mormonism. Thus the vote of the territory was under the control of the priesthood.” And this is the disloyal power which the United States permits to defy its authority and laugh at its power.

AN APPRECIATIVE READER.

ETERNITY alone will reveal the number of lonely hearts that have been encouraged and cheered by the silent ministrations of the REVIEW. Now and then a reader from the fullness of his heart gives utterance to his appreciation of the spiritual blessing brought to him in its columns. The following is from Sr. Julia A. Davis, of Hamilton, Mo.:—

“I have been a reader of the REVIEW for more than fifteen years; and as I feel that time is bringing me near to the dark valley, I wish to express through its columns my deep gratitude for the comfort and consolation I have received from its ministrations, and to the brethren and sisters who have helped to make the services of each successive Sabbath, to me, as bread to the hungry, and cold water to the thirsty.

“I am one among the little number who came out here in Hamilton, Mo., under the labors of Brn. Matteson and Lawrence; and I believe that as a church, we have enjoyed that oneness and peace that Christ gave to his disciples.

“I can say that I have not at all times found the way smooth in my pilgrimage. I have had many thorns in my path; but knowing that through much tribulation we are to enter the kingdom of heaven, I thank God who giveth us the victory through our Lord and Saviour, Jesus Christ. I am the only Sabbath-keeper in my family, and I do desire the prayers of my brethren and sisters, that I may live to see all my family striving for eternal life. The few days that are left me I wish to spend at the foot of the cross, hoping by the Spirit of God, the ministration of angels, and my own earnest efforts, to gain the victory over all my sins, and that in the resurrection hour I may shout victory over death and the grave. ‘Then will be brought to pass the saying, Death is swallowed up in victory.’”

Obituary Notices.

“Blessed are the dead which die in the Lord from henceforth.”—Rev. 14:13.

Dawson.—Died near Corunna, Mich., Feb. 2, 1885, of paralysis, Henriette, widow of Wm. Dawson, aged nearly 75 years. Sr. Dawson had kept the Sabbath for more than thirty years, being among the first in its observance at Tyrone, Mich. Six children mourn their loss, the most of whom were absent in distant States. She was of a gentle disposition, and submissive to the will of God. Funeral discourse by the writer from Matt. 28:6. F. D. Starr.

Mallory.—Died of pneumonia, Feb. 3, 1885, at Emporia, Mo., my granddaughter, Orfa, daughter of J. F. and B. Mallory, aged 3 years. Words of comfort were spoken by Bro. Wren to mourning friends and a large crowd of sympathizing neighbors. Jos. H. Mallory.

Painter.—Died of pneumonia near Marksville, Page Co., Va., Feb. 8, 1885, Kirbie Lester, infant son of Henry and Ruth V. Painter, aged 7 months, and 4 days. These parents have for some time been keeping the Sabbath of the Lord, but have not united with the church. While suffering this sad affliction, they seem willing to do anything, or make any sacrifice for the sake of meeting this dear little tie in the kingdom of heaven. We hope that the obstacles which have stood in their way may be removed, that they may come out fully on the side of truth, and at last meet little Kirbie with all the saved where parting will be no more. Words of comfort by the writer from Mark 10:15, 16. B. F. Purdham.

Naylor.—Died in Salisbury, Mo., Jan. 11, 1885, of inflammation of the bowels, Margaret L., wife of Wm. Naylor, aged 64 years. Sr. Naylor was formerly a member of the Christian church, but embraced the views of S. D. Adventists under the preaching of Eld. Geo. I. Butler, uniting with the Salisbury church at the time of its organization, July 28, 1879. Since that time she has clung to the truth with an unwavering faith, manifesting a great partiality for her brethren and sisters, and attending the Sabbath meetings punctually and faithfully as long as her health would permit. She was a member of our tract society, and tried faithfully to do something toward bringing others into the truth she loved. Only a few days before her death she gave in her report with many regrets that she had not been able to do more. She had been in feeble health for some time, but not even her nearest neighbors dreamed that the end was so near, until on Friday evening, Jan. 9, she was taken severely ill, growing gradually worse until the morning of the 11th, when she peacefully breathed her last. Before losing consciousness, she talked freely and fearlessly of death, which she knew was inevitable, and felt perfectly resigned, yet manifested great anxiety in regard to the salvation of her children, of whom there are four or five, all married. She prayed that they might receive the light of truth, and battled hard to retain consciousness until her son and daughter should arrive; but the drowsy feeling overcame her and slumber carried her into the land of forgetfulness. Besides her children, she leaves a devoted husband, yet he sorrows not “as those who have no hope;” for he believes and loves the same truth that was her consolation in the last hour. “Blessed are the dead that die in the Lord.” Vita Morrow.

Oliver.—Died in Tarrant Co., Texas, Feb. 10, 1885, of consumption, our father, Andrew Oliver, aged 67 years, 1 month, and 18 days. Although he had been a victim of that lingering disease two years, yet he bore his sufferings patiently. His last hours were spent in counseling those around him to follow their true pattern, the Saviour. His mind was clear to the last. He was formerly a member of the Christian church, but seven years ago he embraced the doctrines held by the Seventh-day Adventists. For four years past he has been a member of the Cleburne church. He leaves a wife and four children, who feel that they have sustained a great loss. A noble example of patience and humility has been left us. We sorrow not as those without hope; for we know if we are faithful we shall meet our father when the Life-giver comes. H. L. and S. E. Oliver.

Haynes.—Died of membranous croup in East Washburn, Aroostook Co., Me., Nov. 16, 1884, Zoa A., youngest child of Peter and Adaline Haynes, aged 4 years and 1 month. Little Zoa was the center of attraction in the home, and her loss cannot be repaired until the bands of death are broken, and the children “come again from the land of the enemy.” As there were none of our ministers accessible, the funeral services were deferred until Feb. 22, when a full house listened to remarks from the writer. A. O. Burrill.

Hilton.—Died in Canaan, Me., Feb. 16, 1885, Stephen L. Hilton, aged 71 years. He had been afflicted about seven months, and although his sufferings were very great, they were borne with patience. May the blessing of God rest upon the family, and may they all heed his dying advice, and prepare to meet him in a world where death can never come. Remarks at the funeral by the writer from the text selected by the deceased, John 4:14. P. B. Osborne.

Adgate.—Died at Vanderbilt, Mich., Jan. 24, 1885, Frank, eldest son of Bro. and Sr. Adgate, aged 8 years. Frankie was a member of our Sabbath-school, and we miss him very much; but we hope to meet him when Jesus comes. Dota Whitmarsh.

Craig.—Died of dropsy of the heart, at her home near Mt. Jackson, Va., Feb. 20, 1885, Mary Ellen, wife of Walter Craig, aged 59 years, 9 months, and 26 days. Sr. Craig embraced the Sabbath through the labors of Eld. Rife. She was baptized by Eld. I. Sanborn, and united with the Quicksburg church, since which time she has sustained a true Christian character. A husband, nine children, and a large circle of friends, mourn her loss. Funeral service by Eld. Ellis and the writer from Rev. 13:14. A. C. Neff.

Birmingham.—Died at Battle Creek, Mich., Aug. 27, 1884, Frank Birmingham, aged 30 years. Bro. B. was a member of the Alma church; but for some time after the death of his wife he had been away from Alma, until a few weeks previous to his death. His consistent life and devotion had greatly endeared him to the church, and all who had acquaintance with him. Upon a severe attack of disease of the kidneys, he felt he must go at once to Battle Creek for medical advice; but in one short week his body was returned to Alma, where we laid him to rest by the side of his beloved wife until the words of the Saviour are fulfilled as recorded in John 14:2, 3, from which Eld. Nelson (Baptist) spoke words of comfort to the mourning friends and a large congregation. While we miss our brother from the Sabbath-school and social meeting, we cannot mourn as for those without hope. But our desire is to be prepared to meet him in those mansions that Jesus has gone to prepare. James Gargett.

Purdham.—Died very suddenly of congestion of the lungs, at Marksville, Va., Feb. 16, 1885, James Ambrose Purdham, aged 60 years, 1 month, and 13 days. He leaves a loved companion and four children to mourn their loss. He once belonged to the Methodist church; but for some time has believed the third angel’s message, although he did not take his stand to obey the truth. Words of comfort by the writer. George A. Stillwell.

Robinson.—Died near Bolivar, Polk Co., Mo., Feb. 8, 1885, Polly Robinson, in the 80th year of her age. She was born in Kentucky, and when sixteen years of age commenced to serve the Lord. About seven years ago she heard the truth preached and embraced it, uniting with the Seventh-day Adventist church in Newton Co., Mo. Soon after, she came to live with her sister in Polk County. The last year of her life, during which she was a great sufferer, she was debarred from the privilege of meeting with Sabbath-keepers; but the Review was a weekly visitor at her home, and she took great pleasure in reading it. She was highly esteemed by a large circle of friends. The funeral discourse was delivered by Eld. J. W. Watt, from Rev. 14:13. We trust she is one of the number described in that text, who rest from their labor till the Lifegiver shall come. Dan T. Jones.

Martin.—Died in Galesburg, Mich., Oct. 7, 1884, Mary L., wife of Wm. Martin, aged 71 years and 4 months. She embraced present truth in 1857, from hearing a course of lectures by Elds. Waggoner and Bates, at Colon, Mich. She highly prized the Review, and was a faithful Christian, making friends everywhere by her kindness to the sick and suffering. Her loss is mourned by a companion and three children, to whom her last words of admonition and counsel to a faithful life were given before she fell asleep. Funeral services conducted by the writer, and attended by a large concourse of neighbors and friends. Wm. C. Gage.

Appointments.

“And he said unto them, Go ye into all the world, and preach the gospel to every creature.”—Mark 16:15.

Nothing preventing, I will meet with the church at West Union, Iowa, March 14. Meetings will begin Friday night. Shall be glad to see all who can possibly attend. A. G. DANIELLS.

I will meet with the church at Herndon, Iowa, March 14, where Bro. Hubbard may appoint, and with the church at Adel on Wednesday evening, the 18th. Hope to see all the friends of the cause, as this will be the last visit I can make at these places for some time, as I have been called to Battle Creek for the present. R. A. HART.

No preventing providence, I will commence meetings at Sand Prairie Sabbath, March 14, at 11 o’clock A. M., and in the evening at half past seven. Meetings will be continued as long as the interest may demand. Will some one meet me at Boscobell in the afternoon of the 13th, as I will come by way of Madison? I. SANBORN.

No preventing providence, we will hold quarterly meeting with the church at Clintonville, March 20–23, and with the New London church, March 27–30. Meetings at each place to begin on Friday evening. We hope to meet all the members of the church, as matters of the first importance in our faith and work will be presented. P. H. CADY. S. S. SMITH.

Preaching and meetings in the interest of the Illinois Tract and Missionary Society will be held as follows: (D. V.)

Aledo, March 20–22 Princeville, “ 27–29 Peoria, April 3–5 Bluford, “ 7–9 Keenville, “ 10–12 West Salem, “ 13–15 Martinsville, “ 16–20

Eld. C. H. Bliss and wife will be with us at the Princeville meeting, which will be the quarterly meeting for the church. The Peoria meeting will be the quarterly meeting of the Tract Society of Dist. No. 5. The Keenville meeting will be the quarterly meeting of the Tract Society of Dist. No. 8. The Martinsville meeting will be the State quarterly meeting. B. F. MERRITT.

Tract and missionary and quarterly meetings will be held as follows:—

Northfield, March 26–29 Noblesville, April 2–5 Mechanicsburg, “ 9–12

Will hold district meeting at Mechanicsburg. Let librarians and church clerks have their work in readiness for these meetings. We shall need a small tent fund to meet our obligations in that line of goods this spring. Not that we are behind, but our promise to West Virginia must be met. WM. COVERT.

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Who Changed the Sabbath?

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