THE tent is now pitched on the corner of Peralta and Eighth streets, West Oakland. The attendance ranges from two hundred and fifty to five hundred, and the attention is always good. Bro. Healey thinks the prospects remarkably favorable at the close of the first week. The Lord is with them.
Four were baptized at San Francisco, June 16.
Lemoore.
THIRTEEN have signed the covenant here, and about as many more are keeping the Sabbath. Bro. J. L. Wood, in a report dated June 14, says that the ordinance of baptism was to be administered the next day.
Rocklin, Placer Co.
BRO. B. A. STEPHENS commenced meetings here in the public school-house, June 7. A few seem interested. Rocklin is twenty-two miles from Sacramento, on the line of the overland railroad.
TENNESSEE
By Orlando Soule
Edgefield Junction, June 28.
I am now located here for a time, supporting myself by my labor and preaching what I can. There is a man in Nashville who was formerly of Baptist proclivities, but is now in sympathy with all the doctrines of S. D. Adventists. He takes the SIGNS and REFORMER, possesses a missionary spirit, and is actively engaged in circulating our periodicals. By this means quite an interest has been awakened among his neighbors. June 24, I visited and held service with them, also obtained a number of names of persons to whom the SIGNS may be sent.
June 25, I visited the few who embraced the Sabbath at Simpkins chapel. They have been subject to the most subtle opposition; in some instances parental authority has been brought to bear and has prevailed. May the time hasten on when the chosen shall have power, in the name of Jesus, to rise above opposition and be free.
I am trying to weigh the motive of every action, and learn humbly at the feet of Jesus. ORLANDO SOULE.
Sr. Mary Williams Reports Missionary Work in Kankakee
By Mary Williams
Sr. Mary Williams writes from Kankakee, Ill.:—
I came to this place about the 10th of June, expecting to canvass for our publications; but I found that missionary work was badly needed, and have given to it the most of my time and attention. Some kind of an organization seems to have been effected by our people several years ago, when nine persons embraced the truth, but they have had no preaching for a year or more past and instead of growing the interest in the cause seems rather to have abated, though a few remain constant and hold social meetings every Sabbath at a private house.
I attended the meeting last Sabbath, but only five members were present. At my request, a meeting was appointed for the following afternoon. It was a good one. Three gave their names desiring to become members, two others wish baptism and will unite as soon as an opportunity is given. I also obtained three subscribers for the REVIEW, two for the INSTRUCTOR, and one for the SIGNS.
The brethren here seem to feel that they have been neglected by our ministers, and are anxious for preaching. Their last business meeting was held last October. They have appointed quarterly meeting for the first Sabbath in July. Kankakee has a population of about six thousand. I see no reason why our people should not be largely represented here, and they will be if the right kind of influences are brought to bear. Truly the fields are ripe, but where are the laborers?
I am enjoying good health, and find the Lord precious.
Obituary Notices.
By N. Osborn
“Blessed are the dead which die in the Lord from henceforth.”
Died of hernia, at South Vineland, N. J., June 20, 1878, John W. Snyder, aged 41 years. Seven years ago, present truth found him a class-leader in the Methodist church, and led him and his companion to take their stand with those who keep the commandments of God and the faith of Jesus. The faith of that people molded his subsequent life, sustained him in his sickness and peaceful death, and cheers the hearts of his companion and children in their affliction. He was elder and S. S. treasurer of the Vineland church. A wife and six children mourn his loss.
Discourse by the writer, from the words: “In the day of adversity consider.” Eccl. 7:14.
N. Osborn.
The New Question Book.
By S. N. Haskell
This book, which was noticed in REVIEW, of June 27, is one of great merit for the purposes designed. We recommend it to all of our Sabbath-schools where there are small children. The plan adopted cannot fail to interest the smallest children, even those who cannot read. If the parents and guardians will take a little pains during the week, an interest will be taken by all such children to get their lessons. It is adapted for use in schools attended by those not of our faith. We speak for it a wide circulation. Families that have not the privilege of attending meeting will find it of great service to their children. It contains fifty-two lessons, and costs only fifteen cents, flexible cloth; ten cents, paper.
We have shipped five hundred copies to So. Lancaster, Mass., for the accommodation of Maine and Vermont as well as the New England Conference. Orders from the above States should be addressed Miss Eliza Thayer, So. Lancaster, Mass. S. N. HASKELL.
APPOINTMENTS
“And as ye go, preach, saying, The kingdom of Heaven is at hand.”
Indiana Camp-meeting.
This meeting will be held at Kokomo, Howard Co., on the same ground occupied last year, Aug. 14-19, 1878.
We hope to see a general rally of all our brethren and sisters and friends from all parts of the State. Induce those in your neighborhood who are interested to attend; it may be the means of their embracing the truth. Come, praying the Lord to bless in the meetings.
Ample provision will be made on the ground for man and beast. IND. CONF. COM.
Indiana Conference.
The sixth annual session of the Indiana Conference of S. D. Adventists will be held at Kokomo, in connection with the camp-meeting, Aug. 14-19, 1878, for the election of officers and the transaction of such business as may come before the meeting.
Let every church be represented by one or more delegates at this meeting; also let all S. B. pledges for the past Conference year be paid up to Aug. 1. If any cannot be represented by delegate, be sure and report by letter. IND. CONF. COM.
Indiana T. and M. Society.
This society will hold its annual session at Kokomo in connection with the camp-meeting, Aug. 14-19, 1878, for the election of officers and the transaction of any other business which may properly come before the meeting. S. H. Lane, Pres.
Illinois Camp-meeting.
It is decided to hold the Illinois camp-meeting at Bloomington, Aug. 27 to Sept. 3. We have secured two lots, one for an encampment, the other for teams. Good walks to the grounds. We expect to advertise our people and work in this city of perhaps more than 12000 inhabitants, by holding this series of meetings very near the center of the town. We hope to run three excursions. Definite word soon. Prepare now! G. W. Colcord.
Texas General Meeting.
There will be a general gathering of all the friends of the cause in Texas, at Rockwall, Rockwall Co., commencing Aug. 8 and continuing till the 13th.
The general quarterly meeting of the Texas T. and M. Society will be postponed till this meeting, and will then hold its sessions. Let each church society have its reports sent in to the secretary immediately after the quarterly meeting. Be punctual.
The Sabbath-school work will receive especial attention at this meeting. Let all come prepared to take hold with zeal and earnestness.
Opportunity will be afforded for baptism. R. M. Kilgore.
Quarterly meeting of Dist. No. 6, Michigan, at Greenville, July 13 and 14. Librarians, send reports to W. R. Slade, Lyons, Mich. F. Howe, Director.
Quarterly meeting for Dist. No. 8, Iowa and Nebraska T. and M. Society will be held at Denison, Crawford Co., Iowa, July 13 and 14. I wish a report from all the librarians in the district. P. McCormick, Director.
General quarterly meeting of the Iowa and Nebraska T. and M. Society at Marion, Iowa, July 20 and 21. Let each director see that his district is represented in this meeting. Eld. Farnsworth is expected. H. Nicola.
The next quarterly meeting of Dist. No. 3, at Richland, Iowa, July 13, 14. We trust there may be a large attendance and full reports. We hope those of our ministering brethren who can consistently, will be at the meeting. J. W. Adams, Director.
Dist. No. 1 will hold its next quarterly meeting at Bordoville, Vt., July 13 and 14. M. Gould, Director.
Quarterly meeting of Dist. No. 9, at Watseka, Ill., July 13, 14. Eld. R. F. Andrews is expected. J. W. Tait, Director.
Dist. No. 13 will hold its next quarterly meeting at Romeo, Mich., in the tent, July 13 and 14. A full attendance of the brethren and sisters in the district is desired. D. E. Wellman, Director.
Quarterly meeting of Dist. No. 7, Mass., at Ipswich, July 13 and 14. We hope for a good attendance of the brethren and sisters. J. R. Israel, Director.
The P. O. address of Elds. S. Osborn and G. K. Owen is Cross Plains, Robertson Co., Tenn.
Wanted.
To buy or rent a small water or steam flour-mill containing two run of stone, by a S. D. Adventist. WM. H. BEDDOE, Rolla, Mo.
Mrs. Sarah L. Wood, of Georgetown, Grant Co., Wis., P. O. box 22, has four children, aged respectively 6, 8, 9 and 11, for whom she wishes to find homes among Sabbath-keepers. For further particulars address as above.
I would like to sell, to a good Seventh-day Adventist, a half interest in a grist and saw-mill, and 1100 acres of land. For further particulars, address A. G. Cooper, Reynolds, Taylor Co., Ga.
Bro. A. Hoyt has donated a bell to the Ogden tent. He has a quantity of them that he wishes to dispose of. He sells them very cheap. He has sold some for $12.00 and some for $10.00. Any tent company that wishes to have one can have the larger size for $6.00, the other size for $5.00. They can get them without the money down. Send to A. Hoyt, Jefferson, Green Co., Iowa. J. BARTLETT.
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Mich. Camp-Meeting Fund.
C B Ingersoll $4.00.
European Mission.
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S. D. A. E. Society.
Eld J Atkinson per Wm Kerr 10.00, Mrs A Mills 10.00.
Mich. T. & M. Society.
Dist 7 per F Squire $7.25, Dist 3 Dowagiac J E Wilson 2.00, Dist 11 per A Avery 2.00.
Mich. Conf. Fund.
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CAMP-MEETINGS FOR 1878.
INDIANA, Kokomo, Aug. 14 to 19.
ILLINOIS, Bloomington, Aug. 27 to Sept. 3.
OHIO, Tiffin, Aug. 28 to Sept. 3.
NEW ENGLAND, Aug. 28 to Sept. 2.
MAINE, Sept. 4-9.
VERMONT, “ 11-17.
Last Sermon Preached by Bro. Hollenbeck
The instructive sermon given on our first page was the last one preached by Bro. Hollenbeck before leaving Battle Creek, and was reported for the REVIEW.
Indiana Camp-meeting.
By Editor
We do not make any change in the time of the Indiana camp-meeting from that already published, as the brethren in Ohio have put their meeting later, so that the two meetings do not interfere with each other.
New Tract.
THE recent articles by Bro. Littlejohn, on “The Rejected Ordinance,” are now ready in tract form. 32 pp., $4.00 per hundred.
The Dismemberment of Turkey.
DURING the past century, Poland has existed only as a name in history and a province dismembered and divided among the nations of Europe. The European Congress now at work on the Eastern Question, is doing about the same thing for Turkey, according to the following item from the Utica Daily Observer, of June 28:—
“The feature of to-day’s news is Austria’s occupation of the Slavic states. Thus the Hapsburg’s acquiescence in the partition of Turkey is obtained, as it was to the dismemberment of Poland a century ago.”
On the same subject the Inter-Ocean, of July 5, remarks:—
“The diplomacy of Western Europe made the integrity of the Turkish empire a principle of European politics. Russian diplomacy has been for years seeking to break down this principle, and has held tenaciously to a policy whose ulterior object was to drive Islam from its ancient conquests in Christendom. There is in the Berlin conference, outside of the Turkish delegates, not a single advocate of the integrity of the Turkish empire. Is this a triumph for the diplomacy of Western Europe?”
Gems of Song.
This little work is calling forth the highest commendations from those who have received it. Among others who have spoken in unqualified terms in its favor we may mention such persons as Elds. G. I. Butler, W. H. Littlejohn, R. M. Kilgore, &c. We are happy to know that it is giving general satisfaction.
Ohio, Take Notice!
By H. A. St. John
A CHANGE OF TIME.
THE Ohio camp-meeting appointed in last week's REVIEW to be held Aug. 14-19, for reasons that seem very weighty is now changed to Aug. 28 to Sept. 3. We expect there will be no other change in the time for this important meeting. A series of meetings will begin in the sixty-foot tent in Springfield, Ohio, on the evening of July 10, the Lord willing. One reason for postponing the camp-meeting is, that the Springfield meeting may not prove a failure for want of time. There are other valid reasons.
Now let it be distinctly understood, the Ohio camp-meeting will be held at Tiffin, Ohio, beginning Aug. 28 in the evening, and ending Sept. 3, in the morning. The General Conference Committee are earnestly solicited to remember us at that time.
H. A. St. John.
J. N. AYERS
By J. N. Ayers
Pledge! Pledge!!
We the undersigned hereby agree to pay the sums set to our names for the purpose of raising a fund of $1000, to be used in the tract and missionary work, said sums to be paid on or before January 1, 1879.
Over $500 were pledged at our camp-meeting by the few there, some of them pledging as high as $50. We know that there are a great many brethren in Kansas who are willing and able, and who would think it a pleasure to help make up the amount called for, so that the T. and M. work may not be hindered. In order to give all an opportunity to help in this glorious work of spreading the truth, we hope the elders of the different churches, at their earliest convenience, will see that each member has an opportunity to put his name to this pledge, and then send the pledges to A. J. Stover, Oswego, Labette county, Kansas, where the money is to be sent as he is treasurer of the Kansas T. and M. Society.
We would say to the scattered brethren, We do not wish to slight you; send your pledges along, and show how much you appreciate the blessings God gives you. We expect to advance along the whole line this fall. Our army is ready, and we only wait for the means. How long shall we remain in camp?
J. N. AYERS
Prices of Tents.
By S. N. Haskell; J. Fargo; S. H. Lane
We give below prices of small tents from Bro. William Armstrong, 282 South Water St., Chicago, Ill. He has made for our people, this present summer, twenty-two large preaching tents, which have been used from Maine to Colorado. Having seen his tents and had more or less to do with them, we cheerfully recommend them to our brethren as reasonable in prices and satisfactory in workmanship.
S. N. HASKELL.
J. FARGO, Pres. Mich. Conf.
S. H. LANE, Pres. Ind. Conf.
Size 12 x 15, best muslin, with fly, 10 feet high in center, wall 3½ feet. Price, $14 50
Size 12 x 16, 8 oz. duck top, 10 feet high in center, wall 3½ feet. Price, $23 00
Size 12 x 16, 10 oz. duck top, 10 feet high in center, wall 3½ feet. Price, $26 00
Size 20 x 24, 10 oz. duck top, 8 oz. wall, 12 feet high, wall 4 feet, partitions making 3 rooms. Price, $58 00
Size 16 x 20, 10 oz. top, 8 oz. wall, 11 feet high, wall 4 feet. Price, $38 00
Size 16 x 18, 10 oz. top, 8 oz. wall, 11 feet high, wall 4 feet. Price, $36 00
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.
Brandy as Medicine: A Contradiction in Terms
Always curing, and never cured. A contradiction in terms. Taking brandy as an indispensable medicine for years upon years—for a life time, and yet the disease which makes it necessary never cured,—delirium tremens.
Illinois, Attention.
By Nettie S. Melendy
SOMEBODY giving their address as Willow Hill, Jasper Co., Ill., has sent their report to the Conf. Sec., but failed to sign their name. To whom shall I give credit?