THE Interior says some keen things about church elders that may be made profitable to all who have responsibilities in this direction. When the elders rule well, the churches prosper spiritually and financially. This can only be done by becoming ensamples to the flock. But here are the words referred to:—
“We have in the eldership of the church some of the noblest men in the nation. They give gratuitously a great deal of time and thought to the work of the church. They should be counted worthy of double honor. We have another class of elders, not numerous, however, whose ambition is to be ecclesiastical bosses—to rule the minister and run the church. They are unmitigated nuisances, and ought to be abated. And we have elders, not a few, who regard themselves as purely ornamental. They want to be the figure-heads of the churches. Their full responsibility is met, in their own estimation, by distributing the elements at the quarterly communion. May the great Head of the church send down his Spirit to convert the bosses and the figure-heads, and to make all our elders examples to the flock, so that when the Chief Shepherd shall appear they may ‘receive a crown of glory that fadeth not away.’”
A Car for Ladies.
By Editor
THE following communication was lately sent to the New York Observer. We think its points well taken. We give it our hearty indorsement. Pass it around.
“The ladies think that persons who pay extra fare for traveling in parlor cars have a right to comfort, safety and decency. The modesty of females should not be offended as is constantly done in ‘sleeping cars.’ There should be a car exclusively for females, on every train, day and night, known as a ‘ladies’ car.’ This car should have a low step, so that ladies and children could get on and off without the necessary strain and danger of climbing and jumping. Ladies would gladly dispense with ornamentation, for comfort and safety. When there are so many female passengers, and the fare costs the same, why should they not be accommodated? The men have a smoking-car. Will not the railroad companies pay attention to this need? It would increase travel. MANY LADIES.”
How, What, and When.
THE housewife with the greatest variety of material does not always produce the most palatable food for the table. Neither does the fault usually attach to her because of carelessness. Many begin married life without the knowledge of how to prepare food in the most wholesome way, and as they begin so they continue, without ever a question as to whether there is a better way.
The necessity of education on this point is very palpable, especially to those who travel much. To know how, what, and when to cook and eat, is an accomplishment worthy the ambition of any housekeeper. As far as may be, this is happily set forth in the work entitled, "Breakfast, Dinner and Supper." Unlike the "cook-book" of the period, this work first sets forth the relation of food to health, and the object of eating. In doing so it ignores those articles commonly used in diet that are manifestly hurtful, and banishes wine entirely from the table.
The book also contains valuable hints concerning "Hygiene of the Home." Under this head it discusses Diseased and Adulterated Foods; Warming and Ventilation; Draining and Sewerage, and Disinfectants. It is, in fact, a vade mecum in all that pertains to household matters.
The work contains 448 pages, and is sold only on subscription. The book is having a rapid sale wherever introduced. Agents wanted for the Pacific Coast States and Territories. For circulars and terms to agents, address, PACIFIC PRESS, Oakland, Cal.
A MINE OF INFORMATION.
By John Nevins Andrews
HISTORY OF THE SABBATH AND FIRST DAY OF THE WEEK.
By Eld. J. N. Andrews.
The Bible record of the Sabbath; the secular history concerning it; the successive steps by which the change to the first day was made, and the work of restoration, are given in detail.
EVERY TEXT OF SCRIPTURE concerning the Sabbath is commented on at length; and the COMPLETE TESTIMONY OF THE FATHERS in regard to the Sabbath and first day is given. The comparative merits of the seventh and the first-day Sabbaths are fully shown. A copious index enables the reader to find any text, or the statement of any historian.
Should be read by everybody. 528 pp. Price, $1.25.
Address, SIGNS OF THE TIMES, Oakland, Cal.
Or, REVIEW AND HERALD, Battle Creek, Mich.
THE TRUTH FOUND.
By Editor
THE NATURE AND OBLIGATION OF THE SABBATH OF THE FOURTH COMMANDMENT.
By Eld. J. H. Waggoner.
The title of this little book sufficiently explains its character. It contains more Scriptural information in regard to the Sabbath than any other book of twice the size, and yet it is so simplified as to be easily comprehended. The author quotes the opinions of many learned men concerning the Sabbath, and their conflicting theories are strongly contrasted with the clear, straightforward teaching of the Bible. 64 pp. Price, 10 cents.
Address, SIGNS OF THE TIMES, Oakland, Cal.
Or, REVIEW AND HERALD, Battle Creek, Mich.
Criticism of Sermons Before Children
THE Church Standard says: "Let parents beware what they say about the sermon or the preacher before their children, in whose hearts the word of God may be seeking a lodgment. Why pray in the morning for the conversion of sinners, and then, by cold criticism of the sermon, neutralize the very means by which it pleases God to save? Thoughtless comments at the dinner table, will do this far more effectually than all the profanity the children hear, as they pass the drinking saloons on their way to school."
Moses and the Prophets
REV. R. M. HARRISON, of Hackensack, N. J., prays for “a hundred Joseph Cooks, to purge the churches of the false humors of the flesh.” The Saviour prescribed a better remedy than this for errors of the church, namely, “Moses and the prophets.” This prescription is still available, and those who will not “hear them” would not be led into the truth though a thousand Joseph Cooks should arise, and induce every man to follow them.