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Review and Herald, Vol. 54, No. 8.

CHOSEN VESSELS
Earlier text: THE BIBLE STANDARD OF PATIENCE

A Blessing Before Meat.

The excellent Rowland Hill, of London, was an eminently pious and useful man; probably more useful in the conversion of sinners than any other man during the almost seventy years that he occupied the pulpit. He had frequently a very original manner of presenting a common thought. The following lines, which he wrote for some of his young friends to repeat before meals, may serve as an illustration:—
Some have meat, and cannot eat; Some could eat, but have no meat; But I have meat, and I can eat, God's name be praised.

BEAUTIFUL EPIGRAM.

The family motto on Dr. Doddridge’s coat of arms, was “Dum vivimus, vivamus,” the literal translation of which is, “While we live let us live.” The direction thus given was beautifully versified by the Doctor in the following lines:—
“Live while you live,” the epicure would say, “And seize the pleasures of the present day,” “Live while you live,” the sacred preacher cries, “And give to God each moment as it flies.” Lord, in my view let both united be, I live in pleasure when I live to thee.

Pope's Blessing Bodes Ill for Panama Canal

The good-natured Pope Leo has bestowed his apostolic benediction on M. De Lesseps's Panama canal project. This is ominous, and ought to cause a still further depreciation of the stock; for it has unfortunately so happened of late that everything to which the pope has given that same apostolic benediction has fared ill. He blessed the Neopolitan king just before the latter was pushed out of his throne by Garibaldi; he blessed Napoleon III. shortly before Sedan; he sent sympathy and blessing to Eugenie, and her poor boy was shortly after butchered by Zulus; he blessed Isabella over and over again, and that queen hasn't had a day's luck for many years; he blessed the marriage of Alfonso and Mercedes, and poor Mercedes died childless within a twelve-month. It is only those whom he has cursed, like Victor Immanuel and Bismarck, who get along well in the world. He must have got his benedictions and his anathemas mixed up, like the two foundlings in Pinafore.—Detroit Evening News.

Germany and the Vatican: No Settlement Reached

A few days ago the correspondents at European capitals were agreed that the difficulties between Germany and the Vatican had been arranged. Now they are agreed that no arrangement has been concluded. A letter has been unearthed in which the Crown Prince declared officially and positively that the alteration of Prussian laws to accord with the statutes of the Roman Church would be inconsistent with loyalty to his ancestors and duty to his country. This is not favorable to any concession on the part of Prussia.

Notes of News.

—GREECE is said to be preparing for defense against Turkish aggression.
—IN Staffordshire, England, 3,400 miners have struck against a reduction of wages.
—TWENTY thousand people attended the funeral of Gieb, the socialist deputy, at Hamburg.
—OWING to increase of crime a demand comes from county Westmeath, Ireland, for an increased constabulary.
—It is said that there are probably not 5,000 people who can read an Irish book, and not an Irish paper is published in Ireland.
—SAN ANTONIO, Texas, Aug. 2.—Mexican troops are pursuing Indians who have carried off 250 horses and killed fifteen persons during the past week.
—SINCE October 19, 1878, there has not been a dry week in England, and the rainfall there for the last 18 months has equalled that of three ordinary years.
—It is stated that the religious questions between Germany and the Vatican are not settled, and that Bismarck will not yield any essential point in the Falk laws.
—AN illustration of the daring of the Russian Nihilists, is the fact that a hundred were arrested July 27, on the estate of the Czar’s brother, the Grand Duke Constantine.
—A PROTESTANT meeting at Gorrequella, Spain, was broken up by the Spanish police, the pastor arrested, the women driven out, and the names of the men present recorded in the police books.
—LONDON, Aug. 4.—A dispatch to the Times from Calcutta says the Madras Government is taking more energetic measures to suppress the Rumpa rebellion, and has increased the number of troops.
—THE Peruvian war ships Huascar and Union have visited Chilian ports, destroying launches and capturing the steamer Rimac with the entire Zungay regiment of cavalry, fully armed and supplied with horses, besides three vessels loaded with coal and copper.
—THE sacred mosque of St. Sophia at Constantinople, which has for centuries been guarded against the intrusion of unbelievers, is to be open every Tuesday and Friday for believers of all faiths to attend a lesson for the reconciling the differences of religions.
—BOMBAY, Aug. 2.—It is stated that Serinagur, the capital of Cashmere, ordinarily containing 300,000 inhabitants, has only 30,000 since the famine. The rubbee crop will suffice to keep the people alive until rice is ready to harvest. The cholera has disappeared from Cashmere.
—THE Zulu King Cetewayo is now a fugitive with a price upon his head, 5,000 cattle being offered to the tribe that captures him. The Zulu chiefs want no more black kings, and seem to favor John Dunn for ruler. The country will, however, probably be divided into three or four principalities.
—MORE storms and floods reported from England, with hailstones five inches in circumference. Thousands of pounds worth of glass were smashed in London. The crops in greater Bedfordshire and the valley of the Thames were ruined, and Buckinghamshire was flooded. Immense damage is reported from Cambridge, Norfolk, Guildford, Leicester, Bath, Monmouth, etc., and the loss of life is serious.
—MEMPHIS, Tenn., Aug. 3. Owing to the increase in the number of new cases and deaths within the past three days, the board of health will to-morrow night declare the fever epidemic. A notice at the same time will be published warning every one to remain away from this plague-stricken city until official announcement is made of its being safe to return. The increase in the number of deaths is attributed to the sudden change in the weather which occurred during last night, the thermometer dropping down to about 72 degrees, where it has remained all of to-day. The weather is chilly and damp, unfavorable alike to sick and well.

Obituary Notices.

“Blessed are the dead which die in the Lord, from henceforth.” Rev. 14:13.
Mix.—Died of asthma, at his residence at Gouverneur, St. Lawrence Co., New York, July 31, 1879. Bro. Eli Mix, aged 75 years. He was noted as an exceptionally conscientious man. He and his wife embraced present truth four years ago, under the missionary labors of Eld. A. H. Hall. Sr. M. is cheered in her loneliness by the bright hope of a speedy reunion when the Lifegiver shall come. Funeral discourse by the writer, from Job 14:14, 15. Chas. B. Reynolds.
Wheeler.—Died, July 3, 1879, at Sauk Center, Minn., Sister Nellie M., wife of Bro. D. Wheeler, aged 30 years. Bro. and Sr. W. were the first to embrace the Sabbath in this place, and their hearts were cheered by seeing a small company of believers brought out here last summer. Sr. W. leaves a husband and five small children. Her loss is deeply felt; but we have the blessed assurance that her hope and trust were in God, and that when the last trump shall sound she will come forth clad in immortality. Discourse by Eld. Haskell, Baptist. Eliza Emmerson.

MAINE S. S. ASSOCIATION

Appointments.

“And as ye go, preach, saying, The kingdom of Heaven is at hand.” Matt. 10:7.

MAINE S. S. ASSOCIATION.

The second session of the Maine State Sabbath-school Association will be held on the camp-ground at Waterville, Sept. 4–9. Let every Sabbath-school in the State be represented by delegates at this meeting. J. B. Goodrich, Pres.
There will be a Sabbath-school held on the Maine camp-ground at Waterville, Sept. 6, at 9 A. M. Lesson for 1st class, Progressive Bible Lessons for Youth, Lesson 12, page 89; 2d class, in Bible Lessons for Children, a general review of two lessons, commencing on page 100; 3d class, Bible Lessons for Little Ones, Lesson 3, page 8. Music in Song Anchor, pp. 21, 84, 124. All are requested to take part in the exercises. J. B. Goodrich.

NEW ENGLAND CAMP-MEETING.

This meeting will be held on the same ground we had last year, at Ballard Vale, Mass. The time is Aug. 27 to Sept. 2. It is hoped there will be a general rally of all S. D. Adventists in this Conference at this meeting. Eld. Geo. I. Butler is expected to attend, also other efficient help. Provision for man and beast on the ground as usual. Any who desire to rent tents should immediately correspond with Eld. D. A. Robinson, South Lancaster, Mass. Camp-Meeting Committee.
The New England Conference of S. D. Adventists will hold its ninth annual session at Ballard Vale, in connection with the camp-meeting. Every church should see that it is represented by delegate, also every unorganized company of Sabbath-keepers. Scattered individuals who wish labor in their part of the State, should send letters direct to Eld. D. A. Robinson, South Lancaster, Mass.
S. N. Haskell, } N. E. Conf. Com. C. Comings, } J. C. Tucker, }
The first annual meeting of the New England Sabbath-school Association will be held at Ballard Vale, Mass., in connection with the camp-meeting, Aug. 27 to Sept. 2. Each school should see that delegates are properly chosen. Delegates’ credential blanks have been sent you, also a programme of exercises for Sabbath, Aug. 30. Let all be prepared to act in harmony. D. A. Robinson, Pres.

CAMP-MEETING AT MANSFIELD, OHIO.

The Seventh-day Adventists of Ohio are to hold their annual State camp-meeting and Conference at Spring Mills, just west of Mansfield, Aug. 21–25. This is expected to be by far the largest meeting of the kind ever held in Ohio. A large tabernacle will be erected, 60 by 125 feet. About 60 family tents will be pitched on the ground. The railroads give reduction in fare, and run excursion trains to the ground.
Eld. D. M. Canright, president of the Conference, Eld. R. F. Andrews of Illinois, Eld. A. O. Burrill and W. C. White of Michigan, and a score of other able speakers, will be on the ground. Ohio Conf. Com.
The next annual session of the Ohio Seventh-day Adventist Conference will be held in connection with the camp-meeting at Spring Mills, Ohio, Aug. 21–25. The first meeting will be held at 5 P. M., Thursday, Aug. 21. Every church, so far as possible, should send at least one delegate, with any particulars concerning the church. Each new church should send a request to be taken into the Conference.
D. M. Canright, } Ohio Conf. Com. O. Mears, } H. H. Van Camp, }
The next annual session of the Ohio Tract and Missionary Society will be held in connection with the camp-meeting at Spring Mills, Aug. 21–25. The first meeting will be held on Friday, Aug. 22, at 9 A. M. The usual business of the annual meeting will be taken up. D. M. Canright, Pres. J. B. Gregory, Sec.
The first annual session of the Ohio S. S. Association will be held in connection with the camp-meeting at Spring Mills, Ohio, Aug. 21–25. The first meeting will be held at 9 A. M., Aug. 24. The usual business of the annual meeting will be transacted. D. M. Canright, Pres. E. H. Gates, Sec.

ILLINOIS CAMP-MEETING.

The Illinois State camp-meeting will be held at Bloomington, McLean Co., Aug. 27 to Sept. 2, 1879, on a large inclosed lot near the center of the city. Let there be a grand turnout at this annual convocation of the Seventh-day Adventists of Illinois. It is expected that Eld. Canright will attend this meeting. Excursion trains will probably run from Freeport, Gilman, and Effingham.
G. W. Colcord, } Illinois Conference Committee R. F. Andrews, } Geo. Foreman, }
The ninth annual meeting of the Illinois Conference will be held in connection with the camp-meeting, Aug. 27 to Sept. 2, 1879, for the election of officers and to transact such other business as may come before the meeting. Every church and every body of believers not fully organized, should be represented at this meeting, either by delegate or by letter stating numbers, condition, and wants. Conference Committee.
The next annual meeting of the Illinois T. and M. Society will be held on the camp-ground, Aug. 27 to Sept. 2, 1879. There are points of great interest to the society to be considered at this meeting; and it is expected that all members present will manifest due zeal in the transaction of this part of our work. Com.

MEMPHREMAGOG CAMP-MEETING.

The arrangements for the camp-meeting to be held at Magog, P. Q., in Mr. J. J. Webster’s grove, Aug. 21–26, are about completed. All persons wishing to attend this meeting will be carried over the Central Vermont, the Passumpsic, and the South Eastern railways, on the boats on the lake, and on the stage from Sherbrooke, for fare one way. On Sunday, Aug. 24, excursion trains will run on the South Eastern, and from Waterloo and return, to accommodate those who wish to attend for that day, for about one-quarter the usual fare. The lake and mountain scenery from the grove is unrivaled. The brethren in northern Vermont are again invited to attend. Brn. G. I. Butler, C. W. Stone, A. S. Hutchins, and other ministers, will attend. We shall have tents for all our brethren and friends. A. C. Bourdeau.

NEBRASKA CAMP-MEETING.

The first camp-meeting in Nebraska this fall will be held about the last week in September or the first week in October. The definite day will be appointed soon. Some good help from the General Conference will be present. We give an appointment thus early that the brethren may make arrangements to attend. The particulars as to the place, exact time, etc., will be given in due time. C. L. Boyd.

ARBOR MEETING.

Near Bro. Chrisman's, six miles west of Covington, Hill Co., Texas, Aug. 27, to Sept. 2. We shall expect a full turnout from the Cleburne and Peoria churches. The scattered brethren are urged to come. Come, brethren, be there at the commencement, and stay till the close of the meeting. Come to seek the Lord with all your hearts. Come one, come all. R. M. Kilgore.
No preventing providence, I will meet with the church at Wayland, Mich., Sabbath and Sunday, Aug. 16 and 17. Hope to meet brethren from Gaines and Monterey. E. B. Lane.
I will meet with the church at Princeville, Ill., Sabbath, Aug. 16. Business meeting in the evening after the Sabbath. B. F. Merritt.
The Lord willing, I will meet with the church in Convis, Mich., Aug. 16; Leslie, Aug. 23. J. Byington.
Dry Creek, Saline Co., Kansas, Aug. 22-24. Bennington, Ottawa Co., Aug. 29 to Sept. 1. Meeting to commence with the Sabbath. J. H. Cook.
Centerville, Kan., Aug. 23, 24. Mt. Vernon, “ 30, 31. Smith Sharp.
Fonda, Pocahontas Co., Iowa, Aug. 16, 17. Sac City, Sac “ “ 23, 24. Ogden, Boone “ “ 30, 31. Hook's Point, Hamilton Co., Sept. 6, 7.
We wish to see all our scattered brethren and sisters, who live within a reasonable distance of these places, at the meetings. Would be glad if our Danish brethren and sisters of West Dayton would meet with us at Hook's Point. These meetings will all begin Friday evening, at the commencement of the Sabbath, and if necessary we will continue them over Monday and Tuesday. Let us have a good attendance. E. W. Farnsworth.

OHIO CAMP-MEETING.

By Dudley Marvin Canright

ALL mail for the Ohio camp-meeting should be sent to Spring Mills, Richland Co., Ohio.
Librarians and ministers, please come prepared to take home a good stock of books. Look over what you have at home, so as to see what you want.
Remember that the Baltimore and Ohio R. R., on all its branches in Ohio, sells tickets to the ground and return at two cents per mile. The Atlantic and Great Western R. R., from Cincinnati in the southwest across the State to Warren in the eastern part, will sell return tickets at one cent per mile to all who have come over the road to the camp-meeting. The other roads give us no reduction.
Stay until Tuesday noon. We shall protest against any man leaving the camp-meeting before Tuesday, and it will probably hold over until Wednesday morning. Let no one come to the camp-meeting stating that he has made his arrangements to go home Monday. Monday is the most important day, and we cannot have our camp-meeting broken up by brethren leaving. Make your arrangements now, brethren, to stay.
Eld. R. F. Andrews, W. C. White, D. W. Reavis, from abroad, Eld. St. John, myself, and other home preachers, will be in attendance. Everything needed, except bedding, can be obtained on the ground.
D. M. CANRIGHT.

REMAINING CAMP-MEETINGS FOR 1879.

Meeting Date
CANADA, Magog, P. Q., Aug. 21-26.
MASSACHUSETTS, Ballard Vale, Aug. 27-Sept. 2.
INDIANA, No. 2,
MAINE, Waterville, Sept. 4-9.
VERMONT, Essex Junction, “ 11-16.
ILLINOIS, Bloomington, Aug. 27-Sept. 2.
MICHIGAN, No. 2, Vassar, Sept. 4-8.
“ No. 3, near Ionia, “ 17-21.
NEBRASKA, Seward, “ —
CALIFORNIA, No. 1, Fresno City, Aug. 28-Sept. 2.
“ “ 2, Healdsburg, Sept. 18-23.

Where Are the Ten Lost Tribes Question

Some of our exchanges are harassing their readers with the question, “Where are the Ten Lost Tribes of Israel?” What is the use of such a question? If they are “lost,” as the question says they are, then you do not know where they are. If you do know where they are, they are not lost. So let’s not have that question any more.

Rochester Law and Order Society Halts Sunday Liquor Selling

The Law and Order Society of Rochester, N. Y., have achieved a great triumph in the matter of restraining Sunday liquor-selling, though to do this they were obliged to arraign the highest officers of the city. We would be glad to see the liquor traffic thus vigorously taken hold of in other places. The Illustrated Christian Weekly thus speaks of it:—
In defiance of all law and with the easy connivance of the officials, the Sabbath retail liquor trade was open and unconcerned. A year ago the pulpits sounded the alarm, and as the result a Law and Order Society undertook the work of rescuing the beautiful city from the clutches of the law-defiers. Without undertaking any crusade against the liquor traffic, they simply held the officials and the dealers who had taken out licenses under them to the strict letter of the law, which forbids liquor-selling on Sunday. All complaint of persecution was thus forestalled, and those who resisted were compelled to impeach themselves as law-breakers. It has been a hard but determined contest, requiring the indictment and arraignment of the Mayor of the city, the Police Commissioners, and the Excise Commissioners for their malfeasance, for like politicians generally, they were more scrupulous of the wishes of the liquor-dealers than of their official oaths. The careful, conservative, but resolute action of the Law and Order Society has overmastered the unscrupulous Sabbath-breakers and put them on their good behavior. In this they have proved, though at the cost of self-denial, vilification, and threat, that they realized the responsibilities and duties of good citizens, and have thus furnished an example to law-abiding men elsewhere of what can be done by confronting defiant lawlessness with the needful grit and backbone.

MORE SUNDAY PHOSPHORUS.

There is quite a complaint in some quarters against the running of Sunday trains to camp-meetings. A writer in the Inter-Ocean of Aug. 5, 1879, suggests a remedy for the evil. It has reference to a camp-meeting to be held at Des Plaines, and is as follows:—
“Now I have a proposition I wish to offer: As the meeting is to continue ten days, with but one Sabbath intervening, let there be no public service on that day, but keep it as it was originally instituted—a day of rest. Let the tent-holders gather food (manna) on Saturday sufficient for the Sabbath, close the boarding-house, and kindle no fires on the Lord’s day. This will obviate the necessity of railway trains, vehicles, the serving of refreshments, and providing corrals for 500 horses. I would recommend Bible-reading in every tent and cottage. It would be well to read largely from the Book of Deuteronomy. I think this will harmonize the whole Sunday camp-meeting question, for it is of divine appointment.”
Is not this luminous! Keep Sunday “as it was originally instituted.” Indeed! How would that be? By work; as God began his work on that day. Give the man a Bible and request him to read the first and second chapters of Genesis.

TENTS

By A. S. Hutchins

ANY one wishing the committee to furnish tents for use at the Vermont camp-meeting, will please inform me at once, stating the size desired. A. S. HUTCHINS.

NOTICE,

By R. Vickery

To all expecting to attend the camp-meeting to be held at Bloomington, Ill., Aug. 26 to Sept. 3. If you will send your tents to R. Vickery, you will find them pitched and in readiness to receive you when you arrive. Send me a postal stating the dimensions of tent, and the road it comes over. Direct to Bloomington, Ill. R. VICKERY.

MINNESOTA SABBATH-SCHOOLS.

By W. B. Hill; L. A. Curtis

SABBATH-SCHOOL agents have been appointed as follows: Fred Lashure, West Union, Minn.; John Fulton, Hutchinson, Minn.; Ernest Olive, Prescott, Wis.; M. H. Gregory, Mapleton, Minn.; Gaylord Meeker, Milford, Iowa; I. Z. Lamb, Pleasant Grove, Minn.; A. H. Vankirk, Concord, Minn.; John Little, Lower Agency, Minn.; John Norstrom, Minneapolis, Minn.
It is the duty of Sabbath-school agents to look after the Sabbath-school interests in their respective T. and M. districts. At the general meeting which we expect soon to have in the S. S. work, it is expected that the agents will come prepared to show the condition, as to numbers, and the manner of conducting the exercises, of every Sabbath-school under their care.
W. B. HILL, Pres.
L. A. CURTIS, Sec.

TO THE BRETHREN IN MAINE.

By J. B. Goodrich

As Bro. Butler can spend but one Sabbath and first-day in Maine at present, we have decided to hold our camp-meeting as appointed in the REVIEW, and not as voted by the Conference last fall. Let all the tents be pitched on Tuesday, and everything be set in order, so that the meeting may commence on Wednesday, Sept. 3, at 2 P. M. We want to make the most of our time. Leave your family troubles and church trials at home, or settle them all before you come to camp-meeting. Come to seek God, and to help yourselves and others. Souls are perishing all around us, and what we do must be done quickly.
We shall need money to pay the running expenses of the Conference. Let every church and company of Sabbath-keepers raise their camp-meeting fund and send it to Geo. W. Barker, South Norridgewock, Maine, or send it by their delegate to the camp-meeting; also send all your tithes to the Conference treasurer, S. F. Grant, Hartland, Maine.
We do not want to see one tent taken down on our camp-ground this year until Tuesday morning, Sept. 9. Let all come prepared to stay until the closing meeting.
J. B. GOODRICH.

Publishers' Department.

By Editor

“Not slothful in business.” Rom. 12:11.
For Sale.—I offer for sale my home in Armada, Mich., as I see no other way for me to be free to preach the truth. There is a dwelling-house and barn, comparatively new and quite completely finished. One acre of land, containing apple trees, cherry trees, strawberries, raspberries, and grapes. The house is nearly opposite the S. D. A. church, and I wish to dispose of it to some good Sabbath-keeper, who will be a help to the church. For further particulars, address, D. H. Lamson, Armada, Mich.
The P. O. address of Eld. S. Osborn, is Coral Hill, Barron Co., Ky.
Wanted.—An S. D. Adventist who understands blacksmithing and wagon repairing. Address, O. D. Cook, Akron, Tuscola Co., Mich.
Wanted.—A Sabbath-keeper to work a farm on shares for a year or more. All farming utensils complete can be bought at low figures, also stock, teams, etc., if desired. A single man preferred, who could board with the family; or a young married couple with small family. For further information, address, Stephen Roese, Box 36, Maiden Rock, Pierce Co., Wis.
Notice of expiration of subscription will be given by special stamp on the margin of the paper. We should be pleased to receive your renewal at once.
Notice.—The change of figures on the address labels will be in all cases a sufficient receipt for money sent for the paper. If these changes do not in due time appear, and if books or papers paid by mail are not received, notice should be given. All other business is acknowledged below.

Books Sent by Express.

Geo Foreman $23.64, H H Bramhall 3.60, Geo A King 10.26, Richard Conradi 3.81.

Books Sent by Freight.

D M Canright $255.05.

Cash Rec'd on Account.

Christian Black $1.20, John Fulton per C Blaek 1.80, J O Corliss per C J Lamson 1.00, Gen S S Association per E Perkins 12.65, James Sawyer 3.00, Kan T & M Society per A L Dawson 100.00, C C Doren 2.50, S Osborn 11.00, Neb T & M Society per A E Shepard 130.00.

Mich. Conf. Fund.

Thetford Center per Nettie Johnson $6.00, Carson City per Wm R Evans 16.00, Alaiedon, W H Kynett 8.00, Potterville 67.00, Ovid per H L Birmingham 18.50, Elmwood per W W Lockwood 10.00.

Gen. Conf. Fund.

A J Richmond, donation, $7.00, Lenford Richmond 75c, A friend in Wisconsin 2.00, Mary Martin 8.00, J B Foster 1.00.

Mich. T. & M. Society.

Dist 14 per Ella Carman $7.28, Dist 6 per F Howe 7.00, Dist 10 per S E Taliferro 34.50, Dist 12 per Emma Ashdon 4.00, Dist 3 A A Fairfield 1.00, Dist 8 per Joseph Hoover 1.15, Dist 1 per M B Miller 2.40.

S. D. A. E. Society.

F W Morse $3.00.

European Mission.

E Seeley $1.00.

English Mission.

Mrs H E Richardson $1.50.

Danish Mission.

Hattie Ellis $5.00, A Frandon 5.00, J P Gelotte 5.00, A friend 25c.

M. C. Reserve Fund.

H H Bramhall $1.25, Frank D Starr 1.25.

Mich. Camp-Meeting Fund.

Ellis Margerson $1.09

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Review and Herald · Aug 14, 1879