“Blessed are the dead which die in the Lord from henceforth.” Rev. 14:13.
Curtis.—Died at Hutchinson, Minn., May 17, 1880, Earl Ray, only child of E. A. and L. R. Curtis, aged one month and eighteen days. We have laid away our little treasure to rest until the morning of the resurrection. Words of consolation by Eld. H. W. Babcock. E. A. Curtis.
Elliott.—Edward H. Elliott died of consumption in Denver, Col., April 24, 1880, aged 36 years. Bro. Elliott had been a member of the church about six years, and his life had been that of a consistent, devoted Christian. He died in peace, trusting that he would awake to eternal life in the morning of the first resurrection. R. S. Barnhill.
Perkins.—Died of quick consumption, in Fairgrove, Tuscola Co., Mich., April 30, 1880, Adelbert Perkins, aged 28 years, 2 months, and 17 days. Bro. Perkins embraced the present truth about six months ago, and his love for it increased till his death. He leaves a wife and two children, also a large number of friends, to mourn his loss. Discourse by the writer. Wm. Ostrander.
Otis.—Died of consumption and cancerous tumor, at our residence in Rensselaer Falls, St. Lawrence Co., N. Y., April 30, 1880, our dear aunt, Miss Lina Otis, in the seventy-eighth year of her age. She had lived with us twelve years, and during this time she had observed the Sabbath with us. She suffered a great deal, but was very patient. Words of comfort by G. A. Rockwood, Congregationalist. Text: “The Master is come, and calleth for thee.” A. and O. A. Thompson.
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Graves.—Fell asleep in Jesus, near Davis City, Decatur Co., Iowa, May 9, 1880, Lucinda Graves, aged 16 years and 10 months. Sister G. had kept the Sabbath of the Lord from childhood, and about two years ago she united with the church. A husband and a large circle of friends mourn her loss. A large concourse of sympathizing friends and neighbors listened to the funeral discourse by the writer; text, 1 Thess. 4:17, 18. A. Caldwell.
Spicer.—Died of diphtheria, at Henryville, Minn., April 2, 1880, Alice E., daughter of M. S. and Ellen Spicer, aged 6 years and 6 months. Although so young, she seemed to realize something of the meaning of the words, “The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want,” etc.; and before her sickness she often repeated the whole of the twenty-third psalm. Services at the house and grave by Eld. Oliver, Methodist minister. M. S. Spicer.
Swearingen.—Died of pulmonary consumption, May 16, 1880, near West Liberty, Ind., Sister L. J. Swearingen, aged 28 years and 5 months. She embraced the truth about six months ago by reading publications furnished her by the T. and M. society at this place. She was a consistent Christian, and left good evidence of her acceptance with God. She leaves a husband and two little girls to mourn their loss. Funeral discourse by the writer, to an attentive congregation, from 1 Thess. 4:13. Wm. Covert.
Thompson.—Died at the residence of her son, Wilson Thompson, near Rensselaer Falls, St. Lawrence Co., N. Y., April 9, 1880, our dear mother, Mrs. Rhoda Thompson, in the seventy-ninth year of her age. About thirty years ago she and her entire family were converted to the Advent doctrine, under the labors of Eld. Wm. S. Ingraham, and four years later they all embraced the Sabbath of the Lord our God. She always gave the servants of God a cordial greeting, and for years her house was their home. Her death was sudden. Words of comfort were spoken by Bro. Chas. Lewis. A. and O. A. Thompson.
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BATTLE CREEK COLLEGE.
A MODEL EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION, COMPRISING FIVE DEPARTMENTS.
Nearly 500 Students Enrolled Annually, Coming from 32 States and Territories.
DEPARTMENTS.
I. DEPARTMENT OF THE ARTS AND SCIENCES.
This includes a Classical Course of FOUR YEARS and an English Course of three years, each with its Preparatory Course of two years.
II. NORMAL DEPARTMENT.
This includes a Teachers' Course of FOUR YEARS, and a Model School. The course in this department includes all the branches required for a first-class certificate in any State. Professional instruction in Didactics is also given to those in this department who are expecting to teach.
III. COMMERCIAL DEPARTMENT.
This includes instruction in the following topics: Bookkeeping, Business Correspondence, Business Forms, Business Penmanship, Commercial Law, Banking, and Telegraphy. The common branches are also pursued in connection with the topics given above; also, French and German.
There are two sessions daily—afternoon and evening.
The courses in this department are of varying length, and the tuition ranges from $5.00 to $30.00.
Superior advantages for those desiring to prepare themselves for Tract and Missionary Secretaries and Librarians. (Send for special circular.)
IV. DEPARTMENT OF THEOLOGY.
This department has a course of three years, which includes, besides the usual common branches, Geology and Greek.
V. DEPARTMENT OF HYGIENE.
This department has a course of one year. It is designed for those who desire to obtain accurate and scientific information on all subjects pertaining to the preservation of health, together with a fundamental knowledge of anatomy and physiology, and a practical acquaintance with the nature and ordinary treatment of common diseases.
THE FACULTY
numbers fourteen members. They are all men and women of experience and critical scholarship.
The majority of the students are young men and women of true moral worth. Their influence over the unstable is highly restrictive and salutary, making it comparatively easy to maintain the most rigid discipline.
EXPENSES.
Probably there is no other College in the United States where a thorough education can be obtained at so small an expense. A system of clubbing, which has become very popular among students, enables them to secure excellent board at $1.10 a week, exclusive of lodging, which costs 50 cents to $1.00 more. The annual expenses of each student, including all but traveling expenses and clothing, need not exceed $113.00. A full descriptive Catalogue will be sent free, upon application.
Address BATTLE CREEK COLLEGE, Battle Creek, Mich.
MEDICAL AND SURGICAL SANITARIUM,
By John Harvey Kellogg
Battle Creek, Michigan.
This institution, beautifully located in one of the most healthful cities of Michigan, is everywhere recognized as the
GREAT SANITARIUM OF THE WEST.
More than 4,000 patients successfully treated. The erection of new buildings and the addition of all the most approved remedial appliances known to the profession, have made it The Most Complete Institution of the Kind in America. All modern hotel conveniences furnished. Terms very reasonable.
J. H. KELLOGG, M. D., Medical Superintendent.
Address,SANITARIUM, Battle Creek, Mich.
REVIEW AND HERALD PUBLISHING HOUSE.
BOOK AND JOB PRINTING,
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The largest and best equipped printing office in the State. Orders by mail promptly attended to.
Address REVIEW AND HERALD, Battle Creek, Mich.
GOOD HEALTH.
By Editor
J. H. KELLOGG, M. D., EDITOR.
This popular health journal enters upon its fifteenth volume with the most flattering prospects for a continuation of the prosperity that has attended its publication in the past. It has for several years enjoyed the
LARGEST CIRCULATION OF ANY HEALTH JOURNAL IN AMERICA,
and its publishers are determined, not only to maintain the high position already attained, but to greatly increase its circulation the coming year, and thus enlarge its field of usefulness.
During the year each number will contain a large amount of valuable and interesting matter on the subjects of Health, Temperance, Popular Science, General Literature, and other topics of interest. The practical information in its pages on Sanitary Science, Public and Domestic Hygiene, and topics of kindred nature, gives it a scope and field of usefulness peculiar to itself, and unoccupied by any other journal.
AN ILLUSTRATED ARTICLE
on practical hygiene, or some other topic of general interest, will appear in each number, as a new and permanent feature of the journal in the future. In addition to this the Department of Questions and Answers, which has contributed so much to the success of the journal in the past, will be revived in a practically useful form, and made more valuable than ever before.
SUBSCRIPTION PRICE, $1.00 A YEAR.
PREMIUM FOR NEW SUBSCRIPTIONS.—The “Household Manual,” a work of great value as a book of ready reference, packed full of practical information, and sold at retail for 75 cents, is offered to new subscribers with GOOD HEALTH for one year, for $1.25. We regard this as the best premium ever given, as the book alone is well worth the subscription price of the journal, and 25 cents extra secures both.
Specimen copies of the journal will be sent free to any address on application.
Address GOOD HEALTH, Battle Creek, Mich.
THE SIGNS OF THE TIMES.
By Editor
A RELIGIOUS PROPHETIC JOURNAL.
This is the pioneer sheet of eight pages (the size of the REVIEW page), circulated everywhere by our Tract and Missionary workers, at the low price of one dollar a year to the T. and M. societies only.
The conductors of the SIGNS have laid their plans to make this pioneer sheet for 1880 a power in the land. Live writers are engaged for the work. Elder Smith will give a series of articles under the significant heading, Synopsis of Present Truth. Elder White will occupy several pages of each number with sermons on Redemption through Christ, and other subjects of like importance. And besides her regular articles on Old Testament history, Mrs. White will furnish other matter in her usual forcible style.
There will be a special edition of the SIGNS of twelve pages, for old subscribers, who are generally members of our churches on the Pacific coast. This will contain the eight pages of the pioneer sheet with four pages of church matters, reports and appointments inserted, making twelve pages, which will contain nearly three hundred square inches more than the old size of eight pages. Price, invariably, $2.00 a year.
Address SIGNS OF THE TIMES, Oakland, California.
THE YOUTH'S INSTRUCTOR.
By Editor
WEEKLY AND MONTHLY.
AN ILLUSTRATED PAPER FOR YOUTH AND CHILDREN, DEVOTED TO MORAL, MENTAL, AND RELIGIOUS CULTURE.
This paper is not devoted to insipid stories and religious fiction, but is filled with a great variety of that kind of reading which tends to the healthful development of the youthful mind. Its pages are made bright by the choicest illustrative pictures, and its columns are always full of useful information.
WEEKLY EDITION.—FOUR PAGES, WITH SABBATH-SCHOOL DEPARTMENT.
As a Sabbath-school and Lesson paper, it is suited to the wants of scholars and teachers, and is calculated to increase the interest of all who read it, in thorough Bible study.
The Sabbath-school Department will contain two series of lessons, one for children and one for youth. Lessons on Prophecy for Bible Classes will also be furnished with the Weekly Instructor in the form of a monthly supplement.
SUBSCRIPTION PRICE, 75 CENTS A YEAR.
All new subscribers paying the above price will receive the “Child's Poems” as a premium without extra charge.
TERMS TO CLUBS, PAID IN ADVANCE.
Price per Copy, Post-paid.
5 to 10 copies — 55 cents a year.
10 copies and upwards — 50 cents a year.
10 copies and upwards, without supplement containing Lessons on Prophecy — 45 cents a year.
Subscriptions for 5 to 10 copies will be taken for six months. Larger clubs may be paid for quarterly.
MONTHLY EDITION.—EIGHT PAGES.
SUBSCRIPTION PRICE, 50 CENTS A YEAR.
The publishers are determined to increase their already large subscription list, and therefore offer, as a special inducement to new subscribers,
THE “CHILD'S POEMS” AS A PREMIUM,
at the price of the paper alone (50 cents). This beautifully bound and illustrated little book has 128 pages of choicest poems for children, price 30 cents. Six thousand have been sold during the past year, and the children call it a treasure.
Address YOUTH'S INSTRUCTOR, Battle Creek, Mich.
ADVENT HAROLDEN.
SIXTEEN PAGES.
A SWEDISH RELIGIOUS MONTHLY.—PUBLISHED AT BATTLE CREEK, MICHIGAN, AND CHRISTIANIA, NORWAY.
ADVENT HAROLDEN is devoted to the proclamation of the second coming of Christ, the explanation of Prophecy and Bible doctrines in general, and the defense of the commandments of God and the faith of Jesus. Its family department is filled with instructive reading, accompanied with beautiful illustrations, and also gives valuable hints with reference to the preservation of health and the treatment of disease.
TERMS, INVARIABLY IN ADVANCE.
TO AMERICAN SUBSCRIBERS.
One copy, one year — 75 cents.
To new subscribers, with Way of Life as premium — $1.00.
Five or more copies to one address, per copy — 50 cents.
Ten or more copies, per copy — 40 cents.
TO EUROPEAN SUBSCRIBERS.
One copy, one year — 90 cents.
Five or more copies, per copy — 60 cents.
Ten or more copies, per copy — 50 cents.
Address REVIEW AND HERALD, or, ADVENT HAROLDEN, Battle Creek, Mich.
HEALTH AND TEMPERANCE TRACTS.
Startling Facts about Tobacco. A description of the evil effects of tobacco-using. 32 pp. 4 cts.
Tea and Coffee. A careful statement of the objections to the use of these popular beverages. 32 pp. 4 cts.
Wine and the Bible. A demonstration that the Bible in no degree sustains the habitual use of alcoholic drinks of any sort. 24 pp. 3 cts.
Alcoholic Medication. A protest against the wholesale employment of alcoholic compounds in the form of bitters, tonics, blood purifiers, etc. 16 pp. 2 cts.
Pork. This tract exposes the filthy scavenger in all his uncleanness. 16 pp. 2 cts.
The Drunkard’s Arguments Answered. Leaves no excuse for tipplers. 16 pp. 2 cts.
Cause and Cure of Intemperance. 8 pp. 1 ct.
Moral and Social Effects of Intemperance. A forcible statement of facts and statistics. 8 pp. 1 ct.
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WISCONSIN CAMP-MEETING
Appointments.
“And as ye go, preach, saying, ‘The kingdom of Heaven is at hand.’” Matt. 10:7.
WISCONSIN CAMP-MEETING.
The annual camp-meeting of Seventh-day Adventists of Wisconsin will be held at Silver Lake, near Portage City, June 9–15. Eld. James White, Eld. J. O. Corliss, and other able speakers are expected. Ample accommodations for the comfort of all who attend. All are invited.
Railroads will return passengers attending this meeting at one-fifth fare. CONFERENCE COMMITTEE.
MINNESOTA CAMP-MEETING.
This meeting will be held at Calhoun Lake, three miles from the city of Minneapolis, on the grounds occupied last year, and will commence on Wednesday evening, June 16. The location is a pleasant one, and easy of access from all parts of the Conference, and we earnestly request the brethren of all the churches, and the scattered brethren throughout the Conference, to make a vigorous effort to come to the meeting. We hope that our Scandinavian brethren will make a special effort to attend, as there will be able brethren present to give them instruction in their own languages. Brethren, come in season to be all ready to commence work at the first meeting, and come prepared to stay till the meeting closes. Come with a full determination to seek the Lord earnestly, and devote the time of the meeting to the work of drawing near to the Lord, that he may draw near to us, and grant us a refreshing.
Hay and grain will be furnished on the ground at as reasonable rates as they can be afforded, and the stand will be stocked with necessary provisions.
Arrangements have been completed with the following-named railroads, to carry those coming to the camp-meeting at reduced fare; viz., West Wisconsin, St. P., M. & M., St. P. & S. C., & S. C. & St. P., M. St. L.; and negotiations are pending with the C. M. & St. P. Co., which, it is hoped will result in securing the same over its lines. If successful, notice will be given next week. For particulars, see notice given in last week’s paper. We hope for competent help from the General Conference. CONFERENCE COMMITTEE.
PROVIDENCE permitting, I will meet with the Johnson and Eden church, at Eden Mills, Vt., June 19 and 20. A. S. HUTCHINS.
District quarterly meeting of District No. 4, Pa., at Randolph, N.Y., July 10, 11. Church quarterly meeting in connection with it. O. F. BOWEN, Director.
We will meet with the brethren of Maple Grove, Mich., at their usual place of meeting, June 12, 13. There will be opportunity for baptism. Will Bro. Wm. Harding meet me at Battle Creek, June 11? M. B. MILLER.
VERMONT CAMP-MEETING.
By Vermont Conference Committee
AFTER a careful consideration of the subject, it is decided to hold our camp-meeting for 1880 at Morrisville, in the same beautiful grove occupied for our meetings two and three years since. And as an expression of the general desire of the brethren throughout our Conference, we wish the General Conference Committee, if expedient, to arrange for the opening of the meeting to be not later in the season than Sept. 1. As the Methodists hold their camp-meeting in the immediate vicinity about the middle of August, we cannot well hold ours earlier than the time above desired.
VERMONT CONFERENCE COMMITTEE.
MINISTERIAL LABOR.
By James White
Under this caption the Signs of the Times for June 3, 1880, says:—
“We much regret that our efforts to procure ministerial help so as to have tent meetings in Oakland and San Francisco have thus far proved unsuccessful. Although, as was stated in the REVIEW, Elder Haskell, the president of the California Conference, cleared the way, those to whom special invitations were given have made no response to the call.”
The facts in the case are briefly these: Elders Farnsworth and Corliss were called to California by the Conference Committee, and their names appeared in that official call in the Signs. Why Elder Farnsworth did not go, the president of the Iowa Conference may explain. Elder Corliss hesitated to go until the member of the General Conference on the ground should call him officially, as he had been severely punished for going to Virginia without the consent of the General Conference committee. California was the field of his choice, and a letter from either of those on the ground from Michigan, would have brought him. And had Elder Haskell invited Elders St. John and Fero to that field by letter, they would probably have gone. By telling but part of the story, the Signs may give a wrong impression.
Because we refused to take the responsibility in the case which others should have taken, we are falsely charged with holding ministers from the Pacific coast. Let them testify in this matter. But we yield the point, and recommend that as Elders Corliss and Decker cannot endure the climate of Colorado, that they go to Oakland without delay. J. W.
Garfield Named Republican Presidential Nominee
As we go to press the news comes that Gen. Garfield of Ohio is the Republican nominee for the Presidency.
THE PRAYERS ARE ASCENDING.
A PRIVATE letter received from Burlington, Iowa, says: “I, and the few here, are hoping and praying day by day, that here the cause of truth may soon have a hearing.” We are reminded by this of the multitudes of places from which similar lines have been written. All over our broad land there are places where a few have been found to witness for the truth, and their prayers are going up that the truth may have a hearing in those places. We believe these petitions will be heard, these prayers will avail. As we pen these lines, a similar letter comes from a sister in East Millington, Mich. We would say to all, Hold on with courage. Let your prayers still go up to God. In due time he will answer. You shall reap if you faint not; for the earth is yet to be lightened with the glory of this message.
MINNESOTA CAMP-MEETING.
By H. Grant
THOSE who come on the Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul Railroad will pay full fare from the stations where they get on, to Minneapolis, and will receive from the Secretary of the Conference certificates on which they can return for one-fifth fare, the same as on the other roads. H. GRANT.
TO MINNESOTA SABBATH-SCHOOLS.
By W. B. Hill
A Sabbath-school will be held in connection with our camp-meeting at Minneapolis, the third Sabbath in June, 1880. The second, third, and fourth divisions will recite the lessons of the previous Sabbath, June 12. The lesson for the first division will be a general review of Bible history from creation to Moses. We hope all will come prepared to recite well. Bring Lesson Sheets, Instructors, and books.
W. B. HILL, Pres.
THE WORLD BANKRUPT.
By WM. PENNIMAN
BY WM. PENNIMAN.
A RECENT number of the REVIEW contains an article with the caption, “What’s the Matter with the World?” The following, from the Missouri Republican, will show what is the matter in a financial sense:
“An industrious statistician has gone over the financial records of 1879, and finds the world bankrupt; that is, the aggregated debt of the various nations is more than there is money to pay. He also discovers that the debt is increasing annually, that some of the nations are hopelessly involved; and he wonders when the whole thing is going to smash. The European civilization, transplanted and grafted in America, and the great English belt which girdles the world, have cost more in money than its peoples can ever liquidate, and it does not look honest.
“The Asiatic civilization makes a far better showing of that kind of morality which consists in performing promises and giving unto every man his just dues. Take China, for instance, a nation of 425,000,000 people, the greatest empire in the world. China lives within her means, and never swindles her creditors. Her annual revenues amount to $125,000,000, and her expenditures are not more than $80,000,000, leaving a surplus of $45,000,000. China never had a national debt until 1874. Her communication with other spendthrift nations since that time has resulted in the contraction of a foreign debt of $3,138,400, and a domestic loan of $8,021,000, making in all an insignificant national debt of $11,159,400, or only twenty-six cents a head for all the Chinese. It is evident that China could liquidate her bonded indebtedness at once. She sets an example of financial honesty to the world; and when the smash comes, China will be safe,—exempt from the general bankruptcy and its ruin. Other oriental nations that have mingled more with Europeans, and adopted some of their ways, are in no better financial condition than Europe, which is literally eaten up by its wars and rulers.”
