p. 176 | Review and Herald, Vol. 27, No. 22. (5/1/1866)

Tilting Hoops.

OPINIONS OF THE PRESS.

From the Freedmen's Journal.

On last Sunday, walking home from church through many fashionable streets, we noticed women walking with tilting skirts from where they had been pretending to say their prayers, and, on all the corners, and hotel fronts, we saw rows of well dressed blackguards standing observing and laughing, and commenting on what these women were exhibiting.

Out on this indecency that would disgrace honest Pagans! Let every honest woman who has been tricked into getting these traps of the harlot as the latest "fashion," pull them off, and burn them! Let every parent see to it that his guiltless daughter is not disgraced by "following the fashion." Let masters of households do the charity to a servant maid that has kept up with the "fashion," to provide her with such as are modest, and forbid her, while in his house, to play the airs of a wanton!

Why, even in Pagan times, when the men abandoned themselves to the most vile practices, they tried to keep their women incorrupt. What are we coming to? It is not here a question of the existence of families and society. By the memories of our virtuous mothers, by our love for our wives and daughters, let us stop these public outrages, and put under the surveillance of the police impudic women.

From the New York Commercial Advertiser.

The hoop skirts now worn by fashionable females are a burning shame to society, and the wearers ought to be indicted by the civil authorities for willfully and knowingly exposing their persons. There is an extreme in everything, but of all the extremes the hoop skirts surpasses, and is one that has its penalty, which the indulgers will have to pay sooner or later. How any female, with any kind of pretension to modesty, can indulge in the scandalous exhibition, we do not see, and, what is still more wicked, many young girls of twelve or fourteen years of age are imitating, to their destruction, those followers of the fashion.

From the Fayette (Ohio) State Register.

Moral mammas, and proper papas, have probably been shocked beyond measure at observing the recent advent upon our streets of the new fashion in crinoline, from the East, styled "Tilting Hoops." The latter comprise a frame of immense circumference, that surrounds the form, and upon which hang the skirts of the owner. At almost every breath of air, and at every motion of the wearer, the hoops tilt up this way and that, affording a varied and pleasing exhibition to the crowds of insolent idlers that constantly lounge about street corners. The hoops are evidently intended to perform exactly as they do, and the conclusion is inevitable that ladies (?) wear them because of this peculiarity.

The sight of a lady going up Court street, the other day, in a high state of "tilting" excitement, set us to wondering whether female modesty wasn't a mere sham, after all. And we likewise wondered whether there was anything under the sun—no matter how immodest—that the fair sex would shrink from doing, if it was only fashionable.

Another exchange hits off the style as follows:

Few persons, we apprehend, are aware of the extent to which apparently modest ladies were willing to exhibit themselves, till the present style of hoops, small at the top and very large at the bottom, came in vogue. A lady was surprised, recently, on remarking to a gentleman friend that the "spring opening" was at hand, by his replying: "Yes, I suppose spring has come, for I see the ladies have taken off their flannel petticoats." And this sassy individual had no better chance for observation than every man on the street has.

Letters.

"Then they that feared the Lord, spake often one to another."

This department of the paper is designed for the brethren and sisters to freely and fully communicate with each other respecting their hopes and determinations, conflicts and victories, attainments and desires, in the heavenly journey. Seek first a living experience and then record it, carefully and prayerfully, for the comfort and encouragement of the other members of the household of faith.

A Kansas Believer’s Testimony

By James White

From Bro. Baily.

Eld. James White : Dear Sir, I would just say to the readers of the Review, that my wife and I became convinced of present truth through the influence of good brethren at Sandyville, Iowa, for which they ever have our love. Since locating here in Kansas, isolated and alone, our minds revert to brethren of like faith, and the happy privilege of talking about Jesus. Oh, that the time may hasten, when a people shall be prepared to stand with him on Mt. Zion.

We yet hope to become members of the S. D. A. church, and heirs of the promise. Desiring an interest in the prayers of the people of God in these days of peril,

I am yours in hope of immortality, J. W. Baily. Lawrence, Kan., Apr. 15, 1866.

Extracts from Letters.

Sister Rosetta Baker writes from Deerfield, Minn. : I would here say that I am trying to keep all the commandments of God, and the faith of Jesus that I may be found worthy of a place with God's peculiar and despised people here on this earth, and a home with them in the earth made new. I realize that we are living in troublesome times and that there is great need of living near our blessed Saviour. We must search our own hearts and see how they stand in the light of God's truth. I have felt sometimes some discouraged, but have great reason to praise God in seeing my husband who has just returned from the army, take up his cross anew, and begin to delight in keeping the holy Sabbath. He now has a deep interest in present truth. Oh, how good is our heavenly Father! Blessed be his holy name! I feel very thankful, and I want to live so that we may have his daily blessing upon us. The Review has been a great blessing to me; when I could not go to meeting I could read its cheering pages, and feel strengthened to go on in the narrow way. And now my companion loves it too. I feel that the Lord has been good to us in hearing our prayers. I would request an interest in the prayers of our brethren and sisters that we may grow in grace daily, and live out the whole truth and be gathered when our blessed Saviour comes.

Bro. Irish writes from Rochester, Minn. : We feel the need of help here since Bro. Bostwick fell asleep. We mourn for our dear brother, but we look forward to that happy morn when Jesus will come, and raise the sleeping saints. Oh that I may live so that I can have part in the first resurrection. I feel that I want more of the love of Christ to enable me to stand in the time of trouble. I believe that every child of God must keep himself in the love of the truth. I wanted to see the third angel's message go with a loud cry. Oh, that we could hear some messenger proclaiming the message in this place. We believe if the message could be preached here, a great many would receive it. I feel like doing all that I can to help the cause, and if any one can come here and labor, I will give ten dollars toward bearing their expenses. I know of others that will give as much also. I think what I have is the Lord's, and I am ready to do just as he would have me with it. I feel very anxious to have the people hear the third angel's message in Rochester. I feel unworthy, but I mean to put my trust in Him that is mighty to save. Pray for me that I may overcome, and come off conqueror through Christ.

Bro. E. Finney of Lindenville, Ohio, writes : I am trying to keep the commandments of God and the faith of Jesus, in obedience to the third angel's message. It is my daily effort and delight to try to be more engaged in the service of God; for we are his servants to whom we yield ourselves servants to obey. It has been my comfort to study God's word from a child. About twenty-five years ago my mind was impressed to come out of Babylon, lest I should be among those who must suffer the penalty of the third angel's warning message. I then united with the Christian church. I am now determined to keep the Sabbath of the Lord, and try to walk with the remnant toward Mount Zion. There are a few here who meet every Sabbath for social worship, and have done so since Brn. Waggoner and Ingraham were here with the tent, one year ago last summer. We had an interesting Sabbath School last summer, also a Bible Class.

The Good Work

By R. F. Cottrell

In Western N. Y. is moving onward, though not so rapidly as is desirable. We had a good meeting at Olcott last Sabbath and first-day. Five were buried in lake Ontario in the likeness of Christ's death, and we trust they have arisen to walk in newness of life. One of them, sister Booth, had been immersed before, into the F. W. Baptist church; the others were beginners—three athletic men in the prime of manhood, and one child of eleven years, the daughter of Bro. and sister W. K. Loughborough. Many prayers have been answered in that the brother of G. W. Eggleston of the Lancaster church has taken a decided stand with the people of God. He was of the number baptized.

May the Lord still carry forward his work. May we still have it to say, Hear what the Lord has done for us.

R. F. Cottrell.

Ridgeway, Orleans Co., N. Y.

Notice.

By J. M. A.

THOSE of our agents having on hand more Hymn Books than they need for immediate sale, are requested to send in what they can spare, by delegates that may be coming to the Conference. We need them here.

Those who may not have the opportunity to send by delegates or others, will please report to us the number they have on hand.

It is particularly requested that all the old editions without the Lute, be sent in, that they may be rebound with the Lute. J. M. A.

Report from Bro. Bourdeau.

By Augustus C. Bourdeau

BRO. WHITE: Since I wrote my last report I have held several meetings in each of the following places: Stowe, Wolcott, Enosburgh, Berkshire and Richford, Vt.; and Sutton and Dunham, C. E. These meetings were all interesting and profitable. The brethren generally in these parts are trying to rally their forces, and to go through with the remnant to the kingdom.

The church in Sutton and Dunham are making some progress in the truth. Three new ones have embraced the Sabbath, and four have united with the church. They are punctual in paying their pledges on S. B., and some of them have donated liberally of their means into the cause.

During the winter I intended to visit the Sabbath-keepers in Southern Vermont, and in Westbury and Eaton, C. E. But the wants of the cause in Enosburgh required that I should remain at home. Certain ones manifested a spirit of opposition and brought trials into the church which were calculated by the enemy to dishearten the young in the truth. But for several weeks we have been holding two or three meetings each week with the church, besides the regular meetings on the Sabbath, and the blessing of God has attended our efforts. We are having a good revival. The brethren and sisters are more in earnest in overcoming. About ten of the children of Sabbath-keepers aged from eight to fifteen years, have publicly manifested their desire to stand with the remnant on Mount Zion. A young man who recently came from Canada has embraced the Sabbath; and others are trying to recover themselves from the snares of the enemy, by heartily confessing their wrongs.

Last Sabbath my brother Daniel gave his first talk on health to the church in this place. We were all deeply interested in his remarks. At the close of the meeting the church voted to spend a portion of an hour each day in secret prayer for the recovery of his health. Since then he has rested well, which to him is an evidence that his nervous system is becoming stronger. We all remember you and Bro. Loughborough in our prayers.

Satan has desired to have the servants of God, that he may sift them as wheat. But all Heaven are interested for them, and God will hear the prayers of his people in their behalf; and we have reason to believe that, as Peter did on the day of Pentecost, God's servants will yet lift up their voices in pouring out the great sealing truths of the last message of warning; and that many will be added to the church daily of such as shall be saved. A. C. BOURDEAU.

West Enosburgh, Vt.

How Are We Justified.

By Jos. Clarke

Your child performs an act of obedience, but he does it in so unwilling a manner, with such an air of pride and self-will, that you are almost as much displeased as if he had disobeyed altogether. Again, he listens to your admonitions, and afterward performs the same act of obedience, and does it no better, but he works with such a good and willing heart, that you love him more than ever.

The spirit the child manifests, consecrates to you both the child and his labor; it is your comfort and solace.

On this principle, the man who is selfish, and hates God, never does one act which really pleases God, or is acceptable in his sight.

On the same principle, the more a man loves God, the more acceptable will his good acts be to God, and the more he will avoid evil. Jos. CLARKE.

Appointments.

By Uriah Smith

General Conference.

The fourth session of the General Conference of S. D. Adventists, will be held in Battle Creek, Mich., Wednesday, May 16, 1866, at 9 o'clock, A. M. The different State Conference Committees will see that their delegates are duly appointed and furnished with credentials. In those localities where there is no State Conference yet organized, brethren can represent themselves by delegate or letter, at their discretion. Let all parts of the field be well represented by delegates or letters. Ministers will remember the amendment of the constitution passed at the last meeting, that all those in the employ of the Conference, make a written report of each week's labor during the Conference year.

By order of the Gen. Conf. Com. U. SMITH, Secretary.

Mich. State Conference.

By I. D. Van Horn

The Michigan State Conference of S. D. Adventists, will hold its sixth annual session at Battle Creek, Mich., Thursday, May 17, 1866, at 9 o'clock A. M. Let there be a faithful representation by delegates or letters from all the churches. Churches who wish to join the Conference, should also make their wishes known at this meeting. Let all delegates and ministers come prepared to make the various reports to the Conference that the constitution requires.

By order of the Committee, I. D. Van Horn, Secretary.

Meeting of the S. D. A. Publishing Association.

By J. M. Aldrich

The Seventh-day Adventist Publishing Association will hold its sixth annual session at Battle Creek, Mich., Friday, May 18, 1866, at 9 o'clock, A. M., to deliberate for the general interests of the Association, elect officers, and transact any other business that may come before the meeting.

By order of the Trustees,

J. M. ALDRICH, Secretary.

Next Monthly Meeting at Clarkson

By R. F. C.

Our next Monthly Meeting is to be held with the Clarkson church in Bro. Demerest's neighborhood, the second Sabbath in May. Teams will be at Adams' Basin on sixth day on the arrival of the mail train from the west. Those from the east will wait till that time. R. F. C.

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Martin Luther on Samuel at Endor

MARTIN LUTHER was once asked whether Samuel really appeared to the woman at Endor, when consulted by Saul? He answered,

"No, 'twas a spectre, an evil spirit, assuming his form. What proves this is, that God, by the law of Moses, had forbidden man to question the dead; consequently, it must have been a demon which presented itself under the form of the man of God. In like manner an abbot of Spanheim, a sorcerer, exhibited to the emperor Maximilian all the emperors, his predecessors, and all the most celebrated heroes of past times, who defiled before him each in the costume of his time. Among them were Alexander the Great and Julius Cæsar. There was also the emperor's betrothed, whom Charles of France stole from him. But these apparitions were all the work of the demon."-World's Crisis.

Reference Bibles.

"It were to be wished that no Bibles were printed without references. Particular diligence should be used in comparing parallel texts of the Old and New Testaments. It is incredible to any one who has not made the experiment, what proficiency may be made in that knowledge which maketh wise unto salvation, by studying the Scriptures in this manner, without any other commentary or exposition than what the different parts of the sacred volume mutually furnish for each other. Let the most illiterate Christian study them in this manner, and let him never cease to pray for the illumination of that Spirit by which these books were dictated, and the whole compass of abtruse philosophy and recondite history shall not be able to furnish one argument with which the abtruse will of man shall be able to shake this learned Christian's faith."—Bishop Horsley.