“Blessed are the dead which die in the Lord from henceforth.”
Died, in Battle Creek, Mich., of heart disease, June 29, 1877, sister Caroline E. Lewis, wife of Jonah R. Lewis, aged 62 years. Sister Lewis was one of the first in this State to accept the doctrines of S. D. Adventists, having become identified with this people in 1853. She leaves a husband, daughter, three sons, and numerous other relatives, to mourn their loss. The last year of her life was one of more than usual religious interest with her. The funeral services were held at our house of worship, July 2, by Bro. White, who addressed words of comfort to the many relatives present, and a large congregation of sympathizing friends. U. S.
Died, July 30, 1877, Nancy J. Showalter, a member of the church at Mechanicsburg, Ind., aged 28 years, 1 month, and 10 days. She was a great sufferer, though she bore her afflictions with patience. Her faith in Christ was strong: she expected, at his coming, to have a part in the first resurrection. I. Zirkle.
Died, of liver complaint, at Shelbyville, Minn., Sept. 14, Lydia M., wife of Thos. J. Cross, aged 57 years, 4 months, and 26 days. She leaves a husband and six children, and a large circle of friends, to mourn their loss. The deceased, with her husband, was formerly a Methodist; but a little over seven years ago, under the labors of Eld. W. S. Ingraham, she saw the force and harmony of the truth as presented by S. D. Adventists, and in that faith she died. During her long illness, she suffered much, but she bore her sufferings with Christian patience, and now rests in Jesus.
Words of comfort were spoken to a large congregation of sympathizing friends, by Eld. Conrad, Presbyterian minister. Text, 1 Thess. 4:13, 14. Thos. J. Cross.
Fell asleep at Prairie Depot, Wood Co., Ohio, Sept. 13, 1877, Laura A., daughter of H. and M. A. Carman, aged 3 years and 4 months; also, only six days later, their little Mary, aged 1 year, 4 months, and 8 days. They died of diphtheria. Thus were their parents’ hearts made to mourn the loss of two lovely lambs of their fold.
These were my sister’s children, and though not numbered with our people, she is in sympathy with us, and feels that her little ones are safe, and soon the Lifegiver will bring them from the land of the enemy.
Words of comfort by Eld. Hill (Methodist) from Ps. 103:15 and Job 14:10. LAURA P. KING. (Signs of the Times please copy.)
Camp-Meeting Expenses.
By E. H. Root
To those who have pledged for the Lansing, Mich., camp-meeting expenses, I would say that their names, with the amount pledged, are sent to the REVIEW Office, to which place they can forward their several sums. E. H. Root.
Appointments: Quarterly Meetings and Church Gatherings
Appointments.
And as ye go, preach, saying, The kingdom of Heaven is at hand.
Quarterly meeting, Dist. No. 11, N. Y. T. and M. Society, at East Otto, Oct. 20 and 21. B. L. Whitney.
Quarterly meeting of the church at Osawkee, Kan., is put off till Nov. 3 and 4. The funeral sermon of sisters Metzger and Hedge will be preached at that time. Our new house will be ready for dedication. All are invited. Elders Stevens and Sharp are expected. John M. Adams.
The Lord willing, I will meet with the church at New Liberty, Kan., Oct. 27 and 28. Can Bro. B. F. Truex meet me at this meeting, and all others who want labor this winter in Republic, Washington, or Clay Counties. J. N. Ayers.
General quarterly meeting of the Iowa T. and M. Society at State Center, Ia., Oct. 19–21. Eld. E. W. Farnsworth is most earnestly requested to attend this meeting. He is requested to preach the funeral sermon of sister Myra Ferrin. Not knowing his P. O. address we write to the Review. S. M. Holly.
Providence permitting, I will meet with the church at Elk Point, Dak. Ter., in Bro. Tucker’s neighborhood, Oct. 27 and 28. Also, near Sioux Valley, in Bro. P. A. Ring’s neighborhood, Nov. 3 and 4. We hope to see our brethren from Swan Lake at this meeting. These meetings will commence Thursday evening and last over Sunday. Let us see all the scattered ones out. E. W. Farnsworth.
The annual meeting of the N. Y. and Pa. T. and M. Society will be held at Rome, N. Y., Nov. 3 and 4, 1877. Also at the same time and place the State quarterly meeting of the society for the quarter ending Oct. 1. Circumstances make the delay in the holding of this meeting unavoidable. We hope to see every district in the State represented. We also invite Eld. S. N. Haskell to be present at this meeting. B. L. Whitney, Pres.
Will meet with the friends of the cause at Woodhull, Steuben Co., N. Y., Oct. 27 and 28, 1877. We request a general attendance of the brethren of Dist. No. 9, and from surrounding localities in Dist. No. 10. Meeting will commence Friday evening. This appointment is made at the special request of the brethren of this locality. B. L. Whitney.
Quarterly meeting for Dist. No. 1, New York T. and M. Society, Oct. 13 and 14, with the Lancaster church. Bro. B. L. Whitney is expected, and a general attendance of the brethren is requested. W. H. Eggleston, Director.
District quarterly meeting at Alaiedon, Mich., Nov. 3 and 4. Hope all the brethren and sisters of the district will attend, as far as possible. Will Bro. Fargo send some minister? We want to make arrangements for T. and M. labor in Dist. No. 11. Alex. Carpenter, Director.
There will be a general meeting at Convis, Mich., Sabbath, Oct. 20, at 10:30 A. M. and 2 P. M. Every member of the church within a reasonable distance is requested to be present. Friends from Partello, Marshall, and Newton are invited to attend. E. R. Jones.
General quarterly meeting of the Minnesota T. and M. Society at Kingston, Oct. 27 and 28. We hope to see at this meeting as many of the directors, and the brethren and sisters from the surrounding churches, as possible. Come prepared to work for the Master, as we want to lay plans for T. and M. labor the coming winter. The meeting appointed at Monticello, Oct. 27, is taken up, and we hope to see the Monticello church at our T. and M. meeting. Harrison Grant.
The New England Biblical Institute.
By T. S.
WHEN the press was stopped, on REVIEW No. 14, and a notice was inserted in the papers which were sent to New England, of a Biblical Institute to be held in South Lancaster, Mass., it was well understood that the notice was very short, which would make an extra effort necessary, on the part of some, to attend. But it was also considered that the notice was probably no shorter, comparatively, than time itself, and that we have reached a point in our experience and the world's history, when great things must be done on short notice, and we must hold ourselves in readiness accordingly.
It was supposed when the notice was first given that Bro. and sister White would go East and assist in the meetings. But the state of his health was such that it was decided to be not prudent for him to risk the changes of the fickle eastern autumnal months, and therefore he and sister W. have returned, as elsewhere noticed, to California, where their labors and counsel will still help forward our common cause.
But it has been thought best not to postpone the Institute, but to hold it according to appointment. What we mainly wish to say, therefore, is, Let all make the best of the circumstances, and give a grand rally to the New England Institute. Bro. White has given us the watchword, that “it is a disgrace for Seventh-day Adventists to do a second class job in anything;” and certainly we do not want to be satisfied with any “half-way doings” in so important a movement as a Biblical Institute. Come, all who can. If any are so situated that they cannot well be present before Monday, Oct. 22, they will probably be in season for all the lectures of the regular course. Come to work. Three weeks of constant and earnest study of the truth, and communion with God, ought to burn the great truths of our message in deeper and more indelible characters into all our hearts, and prepare us for more effective work in the open harvest field. The end of the world is right upon us, and every blow must tell.
T. S.
Extra Copies of Review Supplement Available to Workers
Extra copies of last week's REVIEW Supplement can be had for T. and M. workers by ordering.
White Party Departs Battle Creek for Oakland
Bro. and sister White, in company with Miss M. L. Clough and sister M. A. Clement, left Battle Creek Monday evening, Oct. 8, for Oakland, Cal., where they will spend the winter. The last reports received represent them as prospering on their journey.
Michigan Central Railroad Ticket Service at Battle Creek
The Michigan Central R. R. has constituted Battle Creek a first class station from which tickets to all points can be procured the same as from Detroit or Chicago.
Sketch of Bro. Ribbon's Life from His Own Pen
Our readers have become so well acquainted with the experience of Bro. Ribbon, of Italy, through the reports of Bro. Andrews, that they will be interested to read in this number a short sketch of his life from his own pen.
The Great Pyramid.
We have received from the compiler, Wm. H. Wilson, Chicago, Ill., 182 So. Clark St., a work entitled, “The Scientific and Religious Discoveries in the great Pyramid,” reduced from the larger work of Professor Piazzi Smith. It is claimed that this great structure in its form, dimensions, angles, galleries, apartments, &c., symbolized great events which were future when it was erected, but which have since in great part become matters of history. While this may be more especially a question for the curious, there is much historical information concerning this remarkable structure, its antiquity and greatness, internal passages and chambers, manner of construction, dimensions, &c., which will be of interest to all readers. The subject is fully illustrated by diagrams. Price, 25 cts. Address Wm. H. Wilson, 182 So. Clark St., Room 21, Chicago, Ill.
Attention, Michigan.
By E. H. Root
To the churches and tract workers in Michigan we would say that, at a directors’ meeting held at Lansing, it was decided that each church should be visited soon by the directors, accompanied by ministerial help, for the purpose of looking after its interests and spiritual advancement. To accomplish this, the State was divided into six divisions composed of two districts each, one minister to assist two directors. As the work should commence soon, the directors of each division should consult with each other, and with the minister expected to help them, at once, and arrange where and when to commence, and give notice through the REVIEW. If Elders S. N. Haskell, D. H. Lamson, A. O. Burrill, W. H. Littlejohn, E. R. Jones, M. B. Miller, and E. Van Deusen cannot assist if called upon, let us know.
More from Conference Committee.
E. H. Root.
On Time.
By A. S. Hutchins
A WIDE-AWAKE T. and M. worker, on reading my appeal for the collection of old REVIEWS, SIGNS, REFORMERS, &c., writes me: “We can use hogsheads of them. The interest awakened by our T. and M. Society calls for barrels of them. We send them South. We also want barrels of them to send out on vessels to all parts of the world. Not a vessel leaves the harbor of New Bedford without taking publications.” He then states that often the captain or some other one, or ones, are especially interested to take them, promising to leave them at every port they make; then closes by saying, “Send all you can spare to my address.”
This brother’s time is ahead of ours in Vermont. Brethren, let us spring into action, and gather up the rays of light and truth, to be borne away by the rolling billows, the white-crested waves, to the nations of the earth now without knowledge of these things.
A. S. HUTCHINS.
Biblical Institute at South Lancaster, Mass.
By B. L. Whitney
SEVERAL persons have corresponded with me in reference to a Biblical Institute in N. Y., expressing their desire to attend. To such and all others who ought to have the benefit of such a course of training we would say, Do not neglect the present opportunity, but attend the Institute at South Lancaster, Mass. Several have expressed their intention to do this, and we hope to see N. Y. well represented in the New England Institute. B. L. WHITNEY.
Lost Articles Left on Michigan Camp-Ground
By W. H. Kynett
Notice.
THERE were left or lost on the Michigan camp-ground, shawls, hammers, knives, spectacles, a hatchet, a coat, and a trunk. Those who left or lost these articles, can have them by giving a detailed description, and paying expenses. Address me at North Lansing, Mich., Box 321. W. H. KYNETT.
California Camp-Meeting.
Of the California camp-meeting at Yountville, the Woodland (Cal.), Daily Democrat, of Sept. 21, 1877, says:—
“There were six preachers present, and besides other meetings there were three sermons each day. All the tents in use consumed 9,000 yards of canvas in their construction, and for seating, provision stand, restaurants, tables, benches, etc., over 6,000 feet of lumber was used. The organization is in a very healthy condition, numerically, financially, and (its members claim) spiritually. There are now about twenty-five organized churches in the State, with about 800 members. To them were added at this meeting sixty-one—fifty-seven by profession and baptism and four who had been previously baptized. A happier company of people we never beheld.
“The denomination will hold another camp-meeting in Fresno County, Sept. 26 to Oct. 1.”
Farmer Fined for Sunday Work near London, Canada
A FARMER near London, Canada, was arrested the other day for working on Sunday, but pleaded guilty, and excused himself by saying that he thought he could do there as they did in Michigan. He was fined $1.00 (the lowest amount permissible) with costs, and is informed that the Sunday law is in force in that region.
Can One Love God and Neglect the Sabbath?
CAN a man love his neighbor as himself, and at the same time kill him, commit adultery against him, steal from him, bear false witness against him, or covet what belongs to him? Can a man love God with all his heart and have other gods, worship images, or take the name of God in vain? All answer, No. There is one question more: Can a man love God with all his heart, and neglect and trample under foot his instituted memorial of himself and his creative work, otherwise called the Sabbath?
Until further notice, the address of the secretary of the Illinois Conference will be S. Nettie Smith, Health Institute, Battle Creek, Mich.
Receipts
For Review and Herald.
Annexed to each receipt in the following list, is the Volume and Number of the REVIEW & HERALD to which the money received pays—which should correspond with the Numbers on the Papers. If money for the paper is not in due time acknowledged immediate notice of the omission should be given.
$2.00 EACH. M D Clark 52-14, S A Plank 52-15, H Preston 52-15, Mrs E A Brown 52-15, J Fargo 52-7, I D Van Horn 52-8, Thomas Hibben 52-14, Alvira Evans 52-15, J B Edwards 52-15, H C Bullis 52-15, C Cartwright 52-18, Almira Fifield 52-24, R A Underwood 52-16, N M Jordan 52-14, W H Saxby 52-16, E T Chaffee 52-15, R B Thomas 52-1, Edwin Munger 51-22, T S Greenwood 52-20, E C Chipman 58-1, Addie Toms 52-15, Mrs Mary Powers 52-15, A M Card 53-1, James Cossentine 52-15, L Nelson 52-15, Mrs Elizabeth Vaughn 52-15, H B Brown 52-15, Francis Morton 52-15, J C Williams 52-15.
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Miscellaneous.
R W Tillman 50c 51-8, Mrs F M T Simonson 50c 51-2, Mrs Mary P Foss $1.50 52-14, Mrs Elizabeth Bangs 1.50 52-14, Chas Morrison 1.50 52-14, Mrs Samuel Brooke 50c 51-9, Mary R Miller 1.50 52-14, Chas Osborn 50c 50-25, Anna Jensen 25c 51-8, D F Ewen 1.50 52-18, Carl Zwerneman 4.25 50-25, D E Avery 50c 51-3, Jennie Shum 75c 51-15, J C Atchison 1.50 52-15, Stephen Calverly 1.50 52-15, John Ayrea 1.50 52-15, James Eggleston 1.50 52-15, Mrs Emily Hill 1.50 52-15, Libbie Owen 1.50 52-15, Mary A Woods 80c 51-12, Thos Wiley 75c 51-15, John S Osborn 50c 51-16, Mrs Lappington 1.50 52-15, Miss M Ellis 1.50 52-15, Robert Thomson 50c 51-11.
Books Sent by Mail.
John Boimer $2.75, R M Kilgore 1.00, J E Weldon 55c, Wm Boynton 20c, Clara W Hicks 1.30, M A Howe 35c, A Anna Chidman 2.00, M A Ober 16c, A A Crozier 10c, Jno G Cheal 30c, M M Kinney 69c, J I Sype 69c, A B Cushing 1.50, John Roushey 30c, C R Davis 1.75, L M H Stillwell 20c, J F Wilbur 36c, Elizabeth Potts 1.00, W J Wilson 25c, A H Pertorse 1.50, E W Moorman 50c, C R Hutch 1.50, L G Meeker 50c, G A Carlstedt 1.45, L T Shorey 85c, Theo F Kendall 50c, Carl Zwerneman 1.75, Wm C Snyder 1.00, Frank Linton 25c, M Rees 1.75, C I Wilson 50c, John Remell 15c, Henry A Baker 30c, Francis Silverthorn 2.00, L M Griggs 1.00, J A Lindgrin 10c, W J Read 40c, Wm I Powell 20c, G I Coleord 1.00.
Books Sent by Express.
Jacob Knechtel $5.00, E W Farnsworth $8.25, L McCoy $0.52.
Cash Reed on Account.
John Sisley $26.42, J S Hoyt 7.50, S Osborn 30.00, G I Butler 40.00, C G Daniels 26.55, N E T & M Society 600.00, N Y T & M Society 150.00, S B Whitney 14.50, Chas B Reynolds 48.02, A P Bump 3.82, Md T & M Society per J W Read 4.60.
Mich. Conf. Fund.
Bushnell $45.00, Hillsdale 22.70, Vergennes 44.11, C Frazier per D M Canright 2.00, Greenbush 19.00, Gowen 18.50, West Liberty 2.50, Antrim 56.00, Leslie 13.50, Fairgrove 9.25, Jackson per L A Bramhall 81.19.
Mich. T. & M. Society.
Dist 6 added ⅞ $17.46, Dist 6 30c, Dist 2 1.00, Dist 6 per A Rasmussen 6.49, Dist 2 per A J Richmond 6.50, Dist 11 per L E Rathbun 18.00.
European Mission.
S Van Wagener $14.85.
Gen. Conf. Fund.
Calverton Md (s B) $8.52.
S. D. A. E. Society.
R F & C M Cottrell $10.00, J L Locke 10.00, J H Whittaker 10.00, John Carman 100.00.
Danish Mission.
Chicago church $15.00, August Rasmussen 100.00, A brother and sister 15.00.
This Week's Paper.
By Uriah Smith
The reader will find very few articles in this number to skip.
The California Conference Address by Eld. Loughborough on the first page, will be read with great interest. The progress the cause is making in that field is truly cheering. A first-day Adventist on that coast recently represented through his eastern paper (they have no paper there) that our churches were few and feeble and our cause there languishing and dying out. Whether he thought he could make himself believe this by asserting it, or whether he took pleasure in thinking he could make others believe it, we know not, and to us it matters not. His opposition is as impotent as it is groundless. The cause of God can neither be sneered down, nor lied down, nor hated down, nor fought down. The vitality of Heaven's eternal truth is in it. And even if its present friends should all leave it, God would raise up other agents to carry it forward, if he had to put a tongue into the timber of every house, and the stones of every street, to proclaim his word. All hail to the work on the Pacific Coast. God speed it forward!
The report of the Mich. T. and M. Society shows a large amount of work done. An increase of tenfold over the previous year is a matter of great encouragement. Over three thousand families visited, over two thousand letters written, over a million pages of tracts distributed, over fourteen thousand annuals, and twenty-seven thousand periodicals circulated, besides eighteen hundred and twenty-nine new subscribers obtained,—these items suggest great results in the future. Probably no other organization, religious or otherwise, has performed that amount of work in this State, the past year.
We speak in a separate note of the interesting sketch of Bro. Ribton's experience, and need not again suggest its perusal to the reader.
The Progress Department still maintains its interest. A strong and healthy growth of the work is shown, in all places from which reports are given. The cause is onward. Let our progress in holiness and consecration keep pace therewith.