The eighth annual session of the Minnesota Conference convened at Calhoun Lake, Hennepin Co., Minn., June 19, 1879. Eld. H. Grant, president, in the chair. Prayer by Bro. D. P. Curtis. Bro. and Sr. White and all visiting brethren from other Conferences, in good standing, were invited to participate in the deliberations of the Conference. The churches were called, and thirty-one responded by delegates. Nine new churches, with an aggregate membership of one hundred and thirty-two, reported themselves, and asked admission to the Conference. Their requests were granted, and their delegates took seats in the Conference. A company of four at Graham Lake requested to come under the watchcare of the Conference. Request granted. The president was instructed to appoint the committees.
Adjourned to call of Chair.
SECOND MEETING, June 20. Conference called by the president. The president was instructed to appoint an auditor. Accordingly Bro. Van Kirk was appointed. The Chair announced the committees as follows: On preaching, James White, D. P. Curtis, W. B. Hill; on nominations, J. L. House, T. J. Cross, J. H. Warren; auditing committee, B. F. Lee, Jos. Sutherland, H. W. Norton, Wm. E. Armstrong, Wm. Moulton, I. Z. Lamb; on resolutions, D. P. Curtis, W. C. White, A. H. Vankirk; on credentials and licenses, H. W. Babcock, W. B. Hill, H. W. Norton.
Adjourned to call of Chair.
THIRD MEETING, June 23. The list of delegates called and corrected. The nominating committee reported as follows: For president, Harrison Grant; secretary, D. P. Curtis; treasurer, W. I. Gibson; executive committee, W. H. Hall, C. Kelsey. The report was adopted as a whole.
The secretary read the statistical report. Twenty-nine churches reported eight hundred and thirty-six members. No report from nineteen. Nine new churches, reporting one hundred and thirty-two members, give an aggregate of nine hundred and sixty-eight.
The secretary also read a financial report, taken from the treasurer's book, showing that churches and individuals have paid into the treasury during the year, $3208.76.
The treasurer reported that he had received during the Conference year, $3875.65.
Amount paid out, 3067.50
Balance in treasury, $808.15
Report approved.
By request, the name of the Faribault church was changed to Dundas.
Moved, That the treasurer be paid for his services. Amended by instructing the Chair to appoint a committee of three to recommend what compensation the treasurer shall receive for his services, and also what compensation he shall receive for taking care of Bro. David Price during his last sickness. Chair appointed Jos. Sutherland, John Emerson, and Allen Moon, such committee.
Adjourned to call of Chair.
FOURTH MEETING, June 24. The committee on compensation of treasurer, etc., reported, recommending that the treasurer receive as compensation for taking care of Bro. Price, $4.00 per week, for seventeen weeks; and that the compensation for his official services, be one per cent of the money coming into his hands. Report adopted.
The committee on credentials and licenses presented their report, recommending that credentials be renewed to Elds. H. Grant, Stephen Pierce, H. W. Babcock, D. P. Curtis, L. H. Ellis, W. B. Hill, A. C. Spicer, C. Nelson, J. W. Moore, N. Batten, J. I. Collins, John Fulton, Samuel Fulton. The case of Eld. G. M. Dimmick was referred to the Conference committee. Recommended that Brn. Andrew Mead, D. C. Burch, and J. E. Norstrum receive ordination and credentials.
Also recommended that licenses be given to the following-named persons: Bro. Richard K. Post, Sr. Lizzie Post, Sr. Anna Fulton, Sr. Libbie Collins, Sr. Libbie Fulton, Brn. J. M. Hopkins, E. E. Olive, M. H. Gregory, E. Moore, J. L. House, T. W. Bogar, Peter Amundson, E. A. Curtis, L. A. Curtis, J. H. Hackett, Peter J. Peterson, Wm. Brickey, Wm. Schram, E. H. Pullen, Allen Moon, John Rasmussen, T. J. Morgan, R. A. Burdick, A. H. Vankirk, T. J. Cross. The following-named brethren were referred to the Conference committee: W. H. Butler, C. C. Ward, S. Rosie, M. J. Spicer, H. W. Babcock.
By their request, the names of R. A. Burdick, Allen Moon, and Lizzie Post were referred to the Conf. Com., and the remainder of the report was adopted. The committee on resolutions submitted the following:
Resolved, That we hereby express our gratitude to God for the privilege of again meeting in our annual convocation, and that, in view of the goodness of God, we will earnestly endeavor to humble our hearts before him, and put away our sins from us, that he may be pleased to still bless and keep us, and help us to be more efficient workers in his service.
Resolved, That we greatly rejoice in the privilege of again meeting our beloved Bro. and Sr. White at our Conference, and of listening to their counsels, instructions, and admonitions, for which privilege we would express to them, and to God, who has given them the health and ability to come and visit us at this time, our sincere thanks.
Resolved, That we are thankful for the presence and labors of Bro. Olsen at this meeting, and that, in the interest especially of our Scandinavian brethren, we request the General Conference to allow him to labor among us for a time, as the Lord may open the way, under the direction of our Conference committee.
Whereas, The subject of health reform has for some time been sadly neglected among us, showing a backslidden state of the church, and whereas, we believe this to be one of the fundamentals in the grand work of reform, under the third angel's message, therefore,
Resolved, That we will endeavor from this time to more fully come up to the demands of this branch of the work, and thus prove our claim of being earnest temperance reformers.
Resolved, That we approve of the action of the General Conference, and the brethren at Battle Creek, in building the Dime Tabernacle, and recommend that the brethren of this Conference make a vigorous effort to raise their quota of $1.20 each as recommended by the General Conference, and also that those who are able be earnestly requested to make additional donations to it, as the Lord has placed means in their hands to use in his work.
Resolved, That it is the duty of all our young men and women, and especially those who intend to bear a part in the closing work of the church, to make every possible effort to gain such an education as will qualify them to labor successfully; and that it is the duty of the church to encourage them, and, if necessary, help them to do so.
Resolved, 1. That it is the sense of this Conference that there should be an Educational Relief Fund raised in the State, to aid worthy men and women to educate themselves for home and foreign missionaries.
2. That this fund be raised by donations of sums of not less than one dollar; and by loans for three years, without interest, of sums of not less than ten dollars.
3. That the fund so raised, be controlled by a board of three trustees, to be elected by the Conference, one for one year, one for two years, and one for three years, so that hereafter there shall be one elected annually, to hold his office for three years.
4. That the duties of these trustees be as follows: First, to encourage as many as possible to avail themselves of the advantages of our college at Battle Creek; Secondly, to decide who need aid from this fund, and are worthy of it, and who shall be helped by loans, and who by donations, and to what extent in each case; Thirdly, to report annually to the Conference, all receipts, expenses, and disbursements, which report shall be submitted to the auditor appointed by the Conference.
Whereas, It has become clearly evident that the churches need more pastoral labor among them, to promote their growth in grace, and steadfastness in the faith, therefore,
Resolved, 1. That the executive committee, together with four other brethren to be appointed by the Conference, constitute a committee, to divide the Conference into districts, and to assign one or more ministers to each district for the Conference year.
2. That it be the duty of the ministers so assigned, to visit each church in the district and labor publicly and privately, as they may be able, to promote a healthy growth in all branches of the work as far as possible, and to build up and strengthen the churches by adding to their graces and their numbers.
3. That the ministers so located, be allowed to select such helpers from among the licentiates, as they need in their respective districts, and have the general supervision of all the laborers in their districts, subject to the oversight of the executive committee.
D. P. CURTIS, Chairman of Committee.
The report was taken up by items and adopted, after remarks by W. C. White, H. W. Norton, W. H. Hall, D. P. Curtis, J. Olive, and others.
On motion, the Chair appointed A. Moon, J. H. Warren, and S. Fulton, a committee to nominate the board of trustees provided for in the seventh resolution. The committee reported the name of A. H. Vankirk for one year; John Fulton for two years; David Alway for three years. The report was adopted, and these brethren elected as such trustees.
On motion, voted that this board of trustees be constituted general agents, with power to appoint sub-agents to raise the fund contemplated in the seventh resolution. The Conference appointed H. W. Norton, Henry Young, H. H. Stanton, and John Olive as the additional members of the committee to district the Conference, as called for by the eighth resolution.
On motion, voted to donate one hundred dollars to the General Conference for the past year, and that hereafter a tithe of the funds of the Conference be given to it, as recommended by the last General Conference.
The auditing committee presented their report, showing that twenty-three laborers performed an aggregate of 522 weeks of labor during the year, at an expense of $1118.15, and were allowed for their labor the sum of $2885.50. The report was approved.
The following resolutions were offered and adopted:
Resolved, That the ministers and the elders in all the churches be requested to urge upon the attention of the churches the importance of coming up to the tithing system, as recommended by the General Conference, and adopted by our Conference at its last session, and that they exhort all to adopt the system personally, and carry it out fully and honestly before God.
Resolved, That the secretary be instructed to revise the minutes of this session, and forward them to the REVIEW Office for publication.
The minutes were read and approved, and the Conference adjourned, sine die.
On the morning of the 25th, after a brief discourse by Bro. White, Brn. Andrew Mead, D. C. Burch, and John E. Norstrum, were solemnly set apart to the work of the ministry, by prayer by Bro. H. W. Babcock, the imposition of hands of all the ministers, and the hand of fellowship by Bro. White.
HARRISON GRANT, Pres.
D. P. CURTIS, Sec.
CONFERENCE DIRECTORY.
Pres., Harrison Grant, Medford, Minn.
Sec., D. P. Curtis, Hutchinson, “
Treas., W. I. Gibson, Rochester, “
Exec. Com. } Harrison Grant, Medford, “
W. H. Hall, Kingston, “
Calvin Kelsey, Wells, “
TEXAS
By R. M. Kilgore
Savoy, Tent No. 1, July 7.—Since our last report, the interest has not abated in the least. Others are deciding for the truth. About a hundred were present at our Sabbath-school, and many took part in it. This was the first Sabbath-school ever held in the county; yet there are many Sunday-schools.
Yesterday we were treated with the same dish of hash that we were favored with at Denison, by Elder Keone (“Zim Zam”), on the Sunday question. It is still in manuscript. I review him again Wednesday night.
Last night, before the crowd, we were compelled to accept of measures for a debate with Elder Horne (Campbellite), from McKinney, who had been imported for that purpose. Four questions were agreed upon, as follows: 1. The Sabbath; 2. He utterly refused to support the Christian Sabbath,—did not believe in any Sabbath, but accepted this: Do the Scriptures teach that the first day of the week is the Lord’s day, and should be observed as a sacred or holy day? (A distinction without a difference!) 3. Immortality; and 4. The end of the wicked. The discussion does not begin until next week.
The whole country is aroused, and many are waiting to hear both sides. The people here, as at other points where I have been, are ardent, warm-hearted, and hospitable, and with eager ears they patiently listen to the word spoken. Among them I find as many who are ready to obey the truth and stem the tide of opposition as are found at like points farther north. The Southern soldiers fought bravely for what they thought was right, and they will, when enlisted, fight as nobly for the blood-stained banner of Prince Immanuel. Where sectional feeling or bitter opposition exists on either side, it is found rankling not in the breast of him who faced the cannon, and was deafened by its roar, or was shot to pieces with the deadly minie; but in him who was instrumental in stirring up the strife, urging others to the front, but who never scented burnt powder himself. R. M. KILGORE.
DUNLAP, IOWA, CAMP-MEETING.
By John F. Hanson
About one hundred Scandinavians attended this meeting, and we enjoyed several good seasons together in our own language. Some of our Danish brethren came a hundred and fifty miles with teams. We trust they will feel richly repaid for coming. I can truly say that this meeting was a precious season to me. On Sabbath, and on Monday, many came forward for prayers, and some to give their hearts to God for the first time, among whom was my own dear daughter, for which I feel very grateful to our Heavenly Father. I hope and pray that the good influence of this meeting may be everlasting with each of us.
JOHN F. HANSON.
Obituary Notices.
“Blessed are the dead which die in the Lord, from henceforth”, Rev. 14:13.
WARNER.—Died, at Osawkee, Kansas, July 2, 1879, of congestive fever, after only three days’ sickness, Clara Belle Warner, aged six years and five months. Little Belle greatly loved the Sabbath-school. J. Lamont.
BENNETT.—Died, at Spencer Mills, Mich., June 20, 1879, after a protracted illness, my mother, Mrs. Emily Bennett, aged 68 years, 4 months, and 15 days. She embraced the truth two years ago from reading, and has since been a firm believer in the third angel’s message. She suffered patiently, and died in hope. D. F. Bennett.
NUTTING.—Died of cancer, at South Amherst, Mass., June 15, 1879, our mother, Harriet E. Nutting, in the sixty-first year of her age. Her sufferings were intense for many months, but she patiently endured them all, being sustained by the Christian’s hope. Funeral discourse by Eld. G. F. Haines, from Heb. 9:27. Edward and Hattie E. Bolter.
WALTER.—Fell asleep, June 10, 1879, near Fredericktown, Ohio, our dear mother, Mary Ann Walter, aged 63 years. She was much loved by all who knew her. She leaves a husband, six children, and several grandchildren to mourn their loss; but we mourn not as others who have no hope. Funeral discourse by Eld. D. M. Canright, from 1 Cor. 15:26. John and Ada Walter.
HOBBS.—Died, April 27, 1879, Henry G. Hobbs, eldest son of Alfred Hobbs, of Sheridan, La Salle Co., Ill., aged 15 years, 9 months, and 27 days. Henry commenced keeping the Sabbath with his parents in 1871. His life has been one worthy of imitation. He bore his affliction with Christian fortitude, and was never once known to complain. He leaves one sister, five brothers, and a large circle of friends to mourn their loss, but not without hope. Words of comfort were spoken at the funeral by Eld. R. F. Andrews, from John 11:25. G. A. Hobbs.
RANDOLPH.—Died, at his home near Patricksburg, Owen Co., Ind., May 16, 1879, David F. Randolph, aged 58 years, 4 months, and 21 days. He embraced the Christian faith at the age of nineteen, and united with the Separate Baptists, remaining a minister of that denomination until about 1868, when he began to search for further light, and from reading embraced the present truth. He died in hope of a part in the first resurrection. He leaves a wife and six children to mourn their loss.
As it was his request that Eld. S. H. Lane preach the funeral discourse, it was deferred until Eld. L. could be present. Henry F. Randolph.
INDIANA CAMP-MEETING.
By S. H. LANE
AFTER due consultation it has been decided to hold two camp-meetings in this State instead of one. It will be almost impossible for all to attend one general State camp-meeting. The State is a long one north and south, and the majority of the railroads run east and west, so that it is very inconvenient to travel far north and south, and too far for all to try to reach the central part of the State by teams.
The first meeting will probably be held at or near Noblesville, Hamilton Co. Definite location given next week. This meeting will be held Aug. 6-11. This meeting is designed especially for the brethren living in the following-named counties, Howard, Tipton, Boone, Carroll, Owen, Shelby, Hancock, Henry, Delaware, Madison and Hamilton, and all scattered ones in the southern part of the State, and all others who can come.
The time will soon be here. Let all begin immediately to prepare to come. Let as many provide themselves with tents as possible. For those who cannot do this, we will try to secure tents which they can rent at reasonable rates.
Think we can secure reduced rates on the railroads centering at the place of meeting.
The second meeting will be held in the northern part of the State some time the last of September. The State Conference will be held in connection with the September meeting. Eld. Canright will be at the Noblesville meeting, and perhaps at the later one.
S. H. LANE.
A TENT OUTFIT.
By D. M. Cunningham
As our ministers spend about four months of each year in their tents, why not have them decently provided for, so that the tent company can be comfortable? It is not very agreeable to go all summer with only a few worn-out blankets to lie on, a box for a table, a paper for a table-cloth, and our fingers for dishes; yet this is what we have sometimes been forced to do.
But now that our Ohio tents are permanently located, each in its own district, where they will remain until worn out, we propose to give our preachers a better chance. Each one will be furnished with a good family tent. Then we ask the sisters in each of these districts to contribute a good bed, towels, table-cloths, and other small articles needed, while the brethren are invited to put in enough to get a set of chairs, a table, bed-stead, small stove, etc. These will be kept in that district, with the tent for which they are designed, and will last a long time if properly cared for. We think this is a reasonable request, and that all will heartily favor it. The three tents which I have visited, viz., Brn. Burrill's, Gates', and Rupert's, have been nearly or quite furnished in this way already. What is wanting we ask others whom we have not seen to make up. We now request the friends to do the same by the other three tents. Where sisters accompany the tents, this is absolutely necessary. Let us not neglect God's servants. I found Eld. Gates' tent a model of neatness, just as every tent should be. Sorry that I cannot say the same of some others. Bro. Rupert's was also very good. Why not have them just right? D. M. CUNNINGHAM.
MICHIGAN CAMP-MEETING
Appointments.
“And, as ye go, preach, saying, The kingdom of Heaven is at hand.” Matt. 10:7.
MICHIGAN CAMP-MEETING.
Camp-meeting in the vicinity of Eaton Rapids, Mich., July 31 to August 4. This meeting is designed for the special benefit of the brethren in Monroe, Lenawee, Hillsdale, Jackson, Washtenaw, Clinton, Eaton, Ingham, Shiawassee, and Livingston counties. Eld. D. M. Canright will attend this meeting.
The above counties embrace Sections 1 and 5. We hope the ministers who have charge of these sections will do all they can to secure a general attendance, and try in every possible way to make the meeting a success.
J. FARGO, Pres. Mich. Conf.
VERMONT CAMP-MEETING.
This meeting will, we expect, be held at Essex Junction, on the same ground occupied in 1875.
A. S. HUTCHINS.
POSTPONEMENT WITHDRAWN.
We learn that the circumstances of the brethren at Edgefield Junction, Tenn., make it necessary to hold the quarterly meeting at that place July 19, 20, as first appointed in the REVIEW of June 26.
G. K. OWEN.
We will hold a two days’ meeting at Strathroy, Ontario, at the house of Sr. Rebecca Freeman, commencing Sabbath at 10 A. M., July 27, 1879. An opportunity will be offered for baptism, and matters of great interest to the cause in Ontario will be brought up at this meeting. We hope to see all the scattered brethren and sisters present.
JOHN W. MOORE.
C. BLACK.
I will meet the brethren of Lenawee Co., Sabbath, July 19, at the tent of Brn. Collins and Richards. We desire to see all of our friends in the county at this meeting.
M. B. MILLER.
DRYDEN, Lapeer Co., Mich., Sabbath, July 19, at 10:30 A. M.; Imlay City, July 19, at 3 P. M.; Smith’s Creek, St. Clair Co., July 20, at 2:30 P. M.
H. M. KENYON.
PROVIDENCE permitting, I will hold meetings in southern Kansas as follows:—
Oswego, July 26, 27.
Morton, “ 29–31.
South Mound, Aug. 2, 3.
Ward, “ 9, 10.
Flat Rock, “ 16, 17.
Meeting at each place, excepting Morton, will commence promptly at the beginning of the Sabbath; at Morton, Tuesday evening, at 7:30 P. M.
SMITH SHARP.
Elivon, Kansas, July 19, 20.
Empire, “ 26, 27.
Meetings to commence with the beginning of the Sabbath.
J. H. COOK.
The Lord Jesus' Practice of His Own Precepts
In Messiah’s Herald of July 2, 1879, appears a double-column article headed, “The Lord Jesus’ Practice of His own Precepts.” In one column is given a series of texts setting forth “what he said,” and in the other, in juxtaposition, texts recording “what he did,” corresponding with the former. The whole concludes with this text: “I have given you an example, that ye should do as I have done to you.” John 13:15. We could not help wondering whether or not the compiler of these texts thought what act of Christ it was in reference to which these words were spoken; nor could we help thinking how strange it is that people will quote Scripture to enforce obedience to the example of Christ, which was spoken in reference to an example of his with which they themselves refuse to comply.
S. B. TREASURERS OF KANSAS.
By W. E. Dawson
A BLANK for quarterly report has been sent to each treasurer whose address I can obtain. If any have failed to receive this blank, they may know that I have not their right address. In such cases notify me, and I will send again.
W. E. Dawson, Conf. Sec.
Brookdale, Kansas.
CREDIT TO WHOM CREDIT, &C.
By J. W. Moore
IN THE REVIEW of last week, in my appeal to V. M. societies, a mistake occurred in saying that only two societies had responded. It should have been ten; and I supposed it was so written. We have now received responses from thirteen V. M. societies. J. W. MOORE.
NEW ENGLAND CAMP-MEETING.
By D. A. Robinson
This meeting will probably be held about the same time of the year as our last one. The definite time, however, will be given soon; also the place of the meeting.
We should all begin to lay our plans now to attend. Any who desire to rent tents will please correspond with me at once, as the parties of whom we rent are anxious to know how many we will want some time previous to the meeting. The prices will probably range about as last year. Last year we paid for tents 9½x9½, $2.75; 9x12, $3.75; 10x12, $3.75; 12x16, $4.75; 12x20, $6.00.
State what kind of a tent you want, and write me at South Lancaster, Mass. Any who cannot do this now, can do so at your earliest convenience. Bro. Geo. L. Butler and others are expected to attend this meeting.
D. A. ROBINSON.
CAMP-MEETING FOR VERMONT.
By A. S. Hutchins
No doubt our brethren have been waiting with anxiety to see something respecting the Vermont camp-meeting for 1879. The impression has been received by some that we were to have no camp-meeting this year. We have deferred saying anything through the REVIEW until we were quite certain as to the location of the meeting.
One brother writes: “I have heard that Vermont would hold no camp-meeting this year. I had thought our yearly gatherings were deemed almost indispensable by nearly all S. D. Adventists; and the very suggestion that we are to pass this season by without one in our State, made me feel heart sick, and it seems to me I cannot have it so. Many of us have regarded our camp-meeting as the most profitable and interesting event of our lives during the year, and it is no sooner past than we are looking forward to another.”
This, and what the brother continues to say, has the true ring in it. How many in the State feel like this? And how many during the ensuing two months or less, lying between the present time and that of the meeting, will make preparations to meet with us in our annual gathering, coming in season to have the benefit and blessings of the entire meeting?
These meetings are too short and too precious to be cut up so as to get the benefit of only a portion of them, or to let them pass by and we not attend them, unless circumstances are such as to justify us in so doing.
Many might attend our camp-meetings who do not, if they earlier arranged for it. One man was asked, Are you going to attend the caravan? His reply was, “Yes, we have arranged to go.” Soon after this he was asked, Are you going to camp-meeting? “No, we have not planned to go,” was his response.
There are no places more central for our brethren in Vermont, than Morrisville and Essex Junction. The way has opened most favorably for the meeting at the latter place, and our request is before Eld. G. I. Butler for the meeting to be held early in September, if this would be the most convenient for him.
A. S. HUTCHINS.
TENT MASTERS.
By John Norton Loughborough
A good tent master is an important addition to a tent company, but on the other hand a poor tent master is a dead weight to the work.
A tent master desirous of magnifying his office, will be active at all times, realizing that it is his special duty to see before every meeting that all is in order, and that everything about the tent is kept neat and orderly all the time; then, as visitors come into the tent, a good impression is made upon their minds, and they go away saying, “Well, that is a nice place any way; I believe I will go and hear what they have to say.”
Unless a tent master is careful to get ample exercise each day, his life of inactivity will result in stupidity and neglect of his real duties because of a feeling of sluggishness that will come over him. This he must guard against by proper habits of living and exercise. Again, if the tent master is a single man, and sometimes when he is not, he will find a disposition on the part of the young ladies to gossip with him, not only thus causing him, many times, to neglect other duties, but leaving the impression on those that come in that the tent is a place for match-making, instead of being dedicated to the advancement of the solemn truths of God for these times. Many a young man who might have done much good in acting discreetly in connection with the tent, watching his opportunity to converse with those interested in the truth, has, instead, opened the way for others to be light and frivolous in the tent, by being led into such conversation with them himself.
To tent masters might be well applied the exhortation of Paul: “Young men likewise exhort to be sober-minded. In all things showing thyself a pattern of good works; in doctrine showing uncorruptness, gravity, sincerity, sound speech, that cannot be condemned; that he that is of the contrary part may be ashamed, having no evil thing to say of you.” Titus 2: 6-8. J. N. LOUGHBOROUGH.
This week we send sample copies of our German paper to all T. and M. librarians whose addresses we know, with the request that they use them in obtaining subscribers. There is not a city, and hardly a neighborhood, where there are not a few Germans. Every one of these should have an opportunity to examine the paper, and be requested to subscribe. We ask all of our brethren and sisters to take an active part in placing this paper before those who can read it. If there are any Germans in your neighborhood, ask your librarian for a few sample copies of the paper, and induce them to subscribe.
Any one who wishes to work for the paper, and who cannot obtain samples of his librarian, may drop us a card stating how many they wish to use, and we will supply them free of charge.
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Mich. Conf. Fund.
Douglas per Mrs M A Dietrich $20.00, Spring Arbor per Mrs A L King 36.58, Hastings per D A Owen 57.00, Monterey per J S Day 53.82, Alma per D Wood 37.10, St Charles per J W Wilkinson 70.00, Carson City per Wm R Barnes 25.52, Dimondale per S E Houghtaling 32.70, Adrian per B M Hibbard 11.50, Kalamazoo per E M Butler 9.29, Vassar per E J Smith 28.00, Gowen per Niels Larsen 15.14, Orange per L C Smith 54.40, Ithaca per W Reynolds 50.00, Matherton 14.00, Dryden 12.00, Parkville 12.75, Gaines per W J Hardy 16.00, Eaton Rapids per J F Ferris 21.50, Hastings, Moses Randall 3.30, Jackson per E P Giles 24.00, Memphis per J C Wade 23.00, Greenbush & Du Plain per E A Sevey 14.00, Birmingham per A S Perrin 15.00, Holly per S Wilson 50.00, Shelby per John Leland 7.92, Leslie per G G Dunham 19.62, Cedar Springs per L S McClure 19.50, Muir & Lyons 30.78, Jackson per L A B 73.70.
Mich. T. & M. Society.
Dist.—added ½ M Randall $1.10, Dist 14 per Ella Carman 17.50, Dist 3 per A Kellogg 4.06, Dist 7 per W Reynolds 57.20. Dist 6 per F Howe 108.06.
Gen. T. & M. Society.—Donations.
Eliza Walker (thank-offering) $2.00, J L Voris 1.00.
Danish Mission.
Receipts for this mission next week.
Boston Herald Interview with Evangelical Adventist Pastor
The Boston Sunday Herald of July 6, 1879, publishes an interview of one of its reporters with Eld. C. Cunningham, pastor of the Hudson-St. (Evangelical Adventist) church, in which Eld. C. is reported as saying that “his society was that of the Evangelical Adventists, professing a faith to be found in every hymn book in Boston. . . . Our faith differs very little from the Methodists and Baptists. . . . We are the smallest body of our sect, and, outside of Boston, have not a church in thirty miles. There is one in Newburyport, and a large one in Providence with a congregation of 400. The Hudson-street church has about a hundred members. In places where we have no churches our people worship with the Methodists or Baptists.”
The query arises, Why not all worship with Methodists or Baptists?
J. V. HIMES.
We find in the Inter-Ocean of July 7, a paragraph from which we extract the following:—
“‘ELDER HIMES,’—Joshua V. Himes—who was mentioned in the letter from Mr. Clarke, published in the Inter-Ocean of Saturday, as one of the old-time Abolitionists of Boston, and who it seems has now at the age of 75 years been received into the Episcopal ministry under Bishop Clarkson in Dakota Territory, and assigned to missionary duty, was indeed a “dissenting clergyman,” as Mr. Clarke says. Forty years ago he was well known throughout New England as a very earnest, if not a very talented, follower of William Miller.