THE sensible young woman is self-reliant. She is not merely a doll to be petted, or a bird to be supported; but, though she may be blessed with a father able and willing to care for her every want, she cultivates her capabilities. She seeks to prepare herself for possibilities, and, though she may not need to, she qualifies herself to feed and clothe herself, so that, if left alone, she can stand upon her own feet, dependent upon no human being. With the multiplied ways of honest toil now open for young women, it seems quite excuseless for any one of them to be helpless. There are but few nobler sights than that of a young woman who, though she may have a good home with father and mother that are willing to indulge her to the utmost, realizing the limitation of their means, and their hard self-denial, says, "Father shall not be burdened by me; I will be self-reliant and clothe myself; yea, I will help him pay for the farm, and help him educate the younger children." Such a one is a thousand times superior to the pale-fingered, befrizzled, bejeweled substitutes for young women, who are good for nothing but to spend a father's hard-earned money.
The sensible young woman is brave. Heroism is not most seen upon great occasions, but in little things. The strength of life is in the power of each little, common act. Bravery is best exhibited, not in enduring things we cannot help, but in the small matters one might help. In such a little thing as dress is a field for heroism,—in willingness to be neat and not fashionable, in daring to wear last winter's cloak or last spring's bonnet until you can afford to have another, in being superior to the laws of style. Some young women who would be willing to die for the flag of their country, will almost die, in another sense, for the want of a little ribbon.
The sensible young woman makes the best of everything. What we want and what we need are not the same. What we want and do not need makes life miserable. A sensible young woman treats herself as she does her plants. She gives them all the sunshine there is. If there is but one little window in her room, she gives them the benefit of that; and if the sun comes round to them but once a day, she gives them the benefit of that. She does not lock them up in her closet and stifle what life they have because they are so small, but she makes all the more of them because of their smallness. So the sensible young woman lets all the light there is come into her heart, pushes back her tears and throws out her smiles; and thus her life grows in contentment and gladness.
The sensible young woman is reverential. Somehow it seems more unnatural for a young woman not to be a Christian than it does for a young man to reject Christ. Such a young woman is like a flower refusing the sunbeams which draw forth its beauty. It is by faith in Christ that her true self-reliance comes, and she is made brave and calm, and her life incarnate sunshine, bursting at last into the eternal fullness of the heavenly world. Such sensibleness wins the admiration of men and the approbation of God.—Rev. Smith Baker.
A Flower Visible Only in Wind
A FLOWER has been discovered in South America, which is only visible when the wind is blowing. The shrub belongs to the cactus family, and is about three feet high, with a crook at the top, giving it the appearance of a black hickory cane. When the wind blows, a number of beautiful flowers protrude from little lumps on the stalk.—Sel.
A HOLY life, spent in the service of God and in communion with him, is without doubt the most pleasant and comfortable life that any man can live in this world.—Melanchthon.
News and Notes.
By Editor
RELIGIOUS.
—There are eleven Young Men's Christian Associations among the Dakota Indians.
—A movement is on foot among the Hebrews of this country to form an organization for the establishment of a Jewish theological seminary.
—The Moravians, with a membership in Europe and the United States of only about 20,000, maintain 82 mission stations, in which the number of native converts amounts to over 77,000.
—Beckx, formerly Superior General of the Jesuits, is now quite infirm, having reached the ripe age of 91. Two or three years ago he was succeeded in his influential office by a priest named Anderledy.
—The Woman's Christian Temperance Union is trying to arouse the women of all lands to influence their Governments to protect their homes by the total prohibition of the liquor traffic and the opium trade.
—Not less than 2,000 children, many of them Mohammedans and Hindoos, marched in procession at the anniversary of the Methodist Sunday-schools of Lucknow, India, December 29. Twenty-one schools were represented, each school having its banner. Over 1,000 prizes were given for regular attendance.
—The Examiner reports a case of religious persecution in Russia. Two Russian Baptists, who were accused by Russian priests because of their belief, were sentenced to death by the court. Their wives, children, and relatives also were arrested, and on expressing their determination not to yield their faith, were sent to prison.
—A Catholic journal, commenting on the fact that the vessel that carried Protestant missionaries to their field of labor, carried rum also as a part of its cargo, pronounces Protestantism a "sham at home, and worse than a fraud abroad." In reply, the Independent reminds the Catholic of the "monastery of St. Xavier and the convent of St. Vincent, with their monks and college at Latrobe, not very far from Pittsburg, and the Rt. Rev. Arch-Abbot Boniface Wimmer." "Does not the monastery own, and run an immense brewery," it asks, "which ships its beer all over the United States? The difference is that those missionaries hate the rum, while the monks make and drink and sell the beer."
—A correspondent of the Illustrated Christian Weekly says that the colporter of the American Bible Society stationed at Merida, Yucatan, although protected from serious harm by the civil authorities, has been made the victim of a series of exasperating persecutions instigated by the Catholic priests. He has been there since May last, and has distributed 16,000 tracts and sold 1,500 Bibles, either complete or in part. On the 15th of November, Protestant services were held in that city for the first time. In the audiences, and listening with reverent attention, were lawyers, doctors, State senators, and representative merchants, but not one woman. This fact is explained by the statement that "never was a priesthood more utterly demoralized than that which is found in the city of Merida. Never were the mothers and daughters of a great metropolis more completely swayed by priestly counsel and authority than in that city of 60,000 inhabitants."
Obituary.
DAVIS.—Died Feb. 5, 1886, at Cedar Gap, Wright County, Mo., after a brief illness, my companion, Mary W. Davis. Through reading some of our publications, together with my explanation of them and God's word, she was convinced of the truth, and had commenced to keep the Sabbath. She said she wished to be baptized into her new faith at the first opportunity. She has been a worthy member of the M. E. Church for some years. She said while dying, "I know my Redeemer liveth," and exhorted those around her to trust in the Lord. Comforting words were spoken by Elder J. Davis (Methodist), text, Rev. 14:13. I hope to meet her in the first resurrection. GRIFFIN P. DAVIS.
SHIPTON.—Died in Cassville, Wisconsin, Jan. 5, 1886, Sister Arizona Shipton, aged 20 years, 6 months, and 5 days. Her sufferings were very intense. She had been a member of the Waterloo church for three years, and had always tried to live a true and devoted Christian, and was ever ready to do her duty. She leaves a husband and infant child, parents, brothers, and sisters, and many friends to mourn their loss; but we hope that her death will be the cause of helping others to prepare to meet their loved one in the first resurrection. Words of comfort by Brother B. McCormac, from Job 14. M. E. CHAPMAN.
BAXTER.—Died at Arcata, Humboldt County, Cal., February 26, of dyspepsia and general debility, Sister Lavina A. Baxter, aged 43 years and 16 days. Sister Baxter was born in Lancashire, England. When about six years of age she moved with her parents to Philadelphia, Penn. There she was married in 1864, and with her own family, moved to Sonoma County, Cal., in 1877. Three years ago they moved into Humboldt County, where the family heard and accepted the views of Seventh-day Adventists. Sister Baxter and her daughter Ella, then, for the first time in their lives, made a profession of religion, and united with the church. Sister Baxter has been a faithful and earnest worker in the cause, and will be greatly missed by the Arcata church. She died, conscious to the last, as peacefully as the setting of the sun, at the commencement of the Sabbath, February 26. She leaves a companion and three children to mourn her loss. The funeral was held at the S. D. A. church in Eureka, February 28, the writer addressing a full house, from words found in Rev. 21:4. J. N. LOUGHBOROUGH.
A Question Answered.
By Editor
THE question which is so often asked, "Can a definite day be observed as the Sabbath, by all the inhabitants of the earth?" is satisfactorily answered by Elder John Nevins Andrews in a tract entitled, "The Definite Seventh Day; or God's Measurement of Time on the Round World." This tract is a complete refutation of the common objection against the Sabbath, that the rotation of the earth on its axis makes it impossible for all men to keep the same day, showing not only that a definite day may be observed in all parts of the earth, but that no real difficulty has ever been experienced in the matter. 16 pp. Price, three cents; or, $2.00 per hundred. Address, SIGNS OF THE TIMES, Oakland, Cal.
"The Sanctuary of the Bible."
THE "Sanctuary and Its Cleansing," by Elder Uriah Smith, should be in the hands of every Bible student. This work shows the nature of the mistake made in expecting the Lord to come in 1844, which was not an error of time computation, but in the nature of the event to take place, namely, the cleansing of the sanctuary. It opens up the Scriptures in a wonderful manner, showing the perfect harmony that runs through the whole, and makes especially clear the subject of the atonement. 352 pages. Price, $1.00; condensed edition, in paper covers, 30 cents; in flexible cloth, 50 cents.
Address. SIGNS OF THE TIMES, Oakland, Cal.
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San Francisco.—House of worship, 914 Laguna Street, between McAllister and Tyler. Sabbath-school every Sabbath at 9:45 A. M. Classes in the English, German, and Scandinavian languages. Prayer and missionary meeting every Wednesday evening at 7:45. Mission Reading-rooms at the church.
Camp-Meeting in North Pacific Conference.
By Charles L. Boyd
THE time to commence preparation for this annual convocation has now come. The usual time for this meeting has been in the month of June; but, in order to lengthen the season for tent-meetings, which at best is short, the propriety of holding the camp-meeting at an earlier date has been considered. Also the long-felt desire to meet with Elder Butler, President of the General Conference, may be realized this year if our meeting be held in May; hence this time has been fixed upon. Commence now, brethren and sisters, to get ready to come, and to invite your neighbors to come.
There are more Sabbath-keepers in this Conference than ever before. Our church membership has doubled during the past few years. Those who have but recently embraced the faith will receive great help and encouragement at this meeting. We are one year nearer the Judgment than when you were last called together; we have one year less to work,—one year less of precious time to finish the work committed to our trust. This year we want to do more for the Master than in any year before.
The exact date, which will be sometime in May, and the place, which will be at or near Portland, will be given in due time. CHAS. L. BOYD.
Salem, Oregon, Feb. 26, 1886.
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THE SABBATH QUESTION IS THE LEADING SUBJECT OF THE DAY.
THE GREAT DEMAND OF THE HOUR,
From the Pulpit and the Press, in Social Circles and in Legislative Halls, is, that the Sabbath be more strictly observed. To assist the intelligent-minded of our land to have correct views of this important question, a book has been prepared which thoroughly discusses the Sabbatic institution in every conceivable phase. Such is the
"HISTORY OF THE SABBATH AND THE FIRST DAY OF THE WEEK,"
BY JOHN NEVINS ANDREWS.
This great and exhaustive work is the result of ten years' hard labor and historical research. The book contains 528 12mo pages, and is printed in clear type, on good paper, and is well bound. Price, $1.25, post-paid.
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MAN'S NATURE AND DESTINY:
By Uriah Smith
OR,
THE STATE OF THE DEAD, THE REWARD OF THE RIGHTEOUS, AND THE END OF THE WICKED.
BY ELDER URIAH SMITH.
This work is a thorough canvass of the great question of a future life, the nature of man in the present life, and the condition of immortality from a logical and Scriptural standpoint.
Every text in the Bible which has any possible bearing upon these points, is taken up and carefully explained, thus giving the most comprehensive view of the subject that has yet been presented.
"Man's Nature and Destiny" contains 444 pages, and is printed from clear, new plates, on heavy paper, and is attractively bound in green muslin, with gilt side and black titles. Facing the title-page is an appropriate frontispiece, designed especially for the work. All orders will be promptly filled by mail or express. Price, $1.50.
THE SPIRIT OF GOD: ITS OFFICES AND MANIFESTATIONS TO THE END OF THE CHRISTIAN AGE.
By Ellet Joseph Waggoner
BY ELD. J. H. WAGGONER.
This is a brief but comprehensive argument on the solemn and important subject of the Spirit of God. Its chapters embrace the following heads: The Holy Spirit of Promise; The Power from on High; Circumcision of the Heart; The Unity of the Faith; The Law and the Testimony; Try the Spirits; The Great Commission; Gifts in the Reformation; In the Present Century; Spirit of Prophecy Restored. These are subjects of vital importance to all, and especially to those who are looking for the return of their Lord.
144 pp. Price, 15 cents.
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THE AGE TO COME:
By Ellet Joseph Waggoner
A REFUTATION OF THE DOCTRINE.
BY ELD. J. H. WAGGONER.
Embracing a critical examination of the Temporal Millennium—The Return of the Jews—Time and Manner of the Establishment of the Kingdom of God—The Day of the Lord, and the Promises to Israel. Second edition revised. 168 pages; price, post-paid, 20 cents.
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Character and Reputation.
By Editor
IN a recent murder trial in Oakland, it is stated that the defense agreed to rest their case at a certain point, if the prosecution would agree that up to the attempt at murder the prisoner had borne a good reputation. To this the prosecution assented, and the case went to the jury. Here was a young man who carried a pistol in his pocket, and without provocation shot a woman on Broadway in open day; yet it is claimed that up to that time he had borne a good reputation. That may be true; but if it is, it only serves to emphasize the difference between character and reputation. It is absolutely impossible that a man of previously good character could have committed such a deed. Character is a thing of growth. No person acquires character instantaneously; a perfect character is the result of long-continued practice of virtue, each upright act tending to the final result. And it is equally true that no man of good character falls at once to the depths of vice and crime. When a man of good reputation commits some great crime, it may be depended upon that vicious practices of some kind or other have long been sapping the foundations of his character.
The expression, "a good character," means invariably one thing. But the expression, "a good reputation," is very indefinite. It may mean almost anything, according to the class of persons by whom it is used. If used by honest men, it is a compliment; but if used by rogues, it is not much to one's credit. The prisoner in this instance may have enjoyed a good reputation among the hoodlums and prostitutes with whom he associated; yet that would be no recommendation to him. We are glad that in this case justice was not turned away backward, so far as the judge was concerned; for he ignored the plea of good reputation, and passed sentence according to the prisoner's character as indicated by his actions.
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The Resurrection of the Dead
By Editor
THE article entitled "The Resurrection of the Dead," beginning on the second page of this issue, is worthy of a careful reading throughout. It is good, because it gives Bible doctrine. We think its length will not be considered an objection to it by any one who begins to read it.
Letters Should Include a Stamp
By Editor
WE frequently receive letters in which questions are asked that concern only the writer, which we are requested to answer by letter, and sometimes by return mail. We are glad to be of service to anybody when we can; but we would like to emphasize the fact that when people write letters on their own business it is customary to inclose at least one stamp.
Bible Banner Moves to Chicago
By Editor
The Bible Banner, J. D. Brown, publisher, has been removed from Philadelphia to Chicago, Ill. Its present location is Room 35, Central Music Hall, Chicago. The Banner is especially devoted to the advocacy of the doctrine of the soon coming of Christ, and we believe that in its new location it will find a larger field than heretofore.
San Francisco Hoodlums and Chinese Citizens
By Editor
THE San Francisco Alta of recent date says:—
“The Chinese seem to be getting ample attention; now, suppose that the respectable citizens of San Francisco get together and decide that the hoodlums must go? Within two years a gang of these heartless, conscienceless wretches outraged a poor old widow, who had been to visit her children, and abused her until she died; and now another gang of the same sort of hounds has repeated the crime on another helpless old woman. The good earth would be greener if these scoundrels were swept off it. This city would dignify itself by sending to the jail a sufficient force to take these brutes out and kill them. The next Legislature should take steps to punish such guilt as theirs with death.”
Very good; but although such outrages are part of the hoodlum’s every-day life, and are the exception among the heathen Chinese, we have no hesitation in saying that the Chinese will “go” a long while before the hoodlums do, because—the hoodlums can vote, and the Chinese cannot.
A Little Mixed.
By Editor
HOW PEOPLE will get things confused! The Christian at Work has done some good service in the Sabbath cause by reiterating to its readers the fact that Sunday is not the Sabbath, that it has no connection whatever with the fourth commandment, and that it was never regarded by the church as a day of rest and worship until after the time of the apostles. Notwithstanding the knowledge it has on the Sabbath question, a recent issue contained the following editorial note:—
"A Sabbatarian wave overwhelmed Newport a week ago; and barbers, grocerymen, and tradesmen generally, who have usually continued their business on that day, all had a complete Sunday's rest for the first time in half a century."
Certain Sunday advocates have attempted to show that Sunday may be "the first day," the "eighth day," and any or all of the days between, but the Sabbath has no such elastic properties. "The seventh day is the Sabbath of the Lord thy God." No other day can lay any claim to the title of Sabbath. Therefore we would like to know how a "Sabbatarian wave" could give people rest on Sunday, the first day of the week. Can any of our readers solve the question for us?
A Good Testimony.
By Charles L. Boyd
THE following I copy from a letter, recently received from the State of Massachusetts by one of our missionary workers:—
“I have received a number of copies of the SIGNS, and wondered where they came from. I want you to send me the SIGNS, and also the book you spoke of [Great Controversy].
“The reason I have not written sooner is that I wanted to read and thoroughly understand the doctrines which they teach. I am satisfied that the doctrines are thoroughly Scriptural. I am glad you sent me the SIGNS. I can now see and understand some things which always appeared strange to me. The Bible now seems to be shedding a new light. I must say that I have never read any paper that will stand beside the SIGNS for good, sound reasoning and pure religion. It is a power for good, and my prayer is that it may go on and prosper in the good work. I hope the whole land will be flooded with such literature.”
The writer inclosed $5.00 for a yearly subscription for the SIGNS, and some books.
We bid this friend Godspeed in his search for the truth, and pray that Heaven’s richest blessings may rest upon the editors and managers of this silent yet powerful evangelist, the SIGNS OF THE TIMES.
CHAS. L. BOYD.
Rural Health Retreat.
By Editor
LAST week we made a visit to the Retreat, and found much to please us in its condition and prospects. The patients are doing well, and without exception are of good courage. Every room is occupied, both in the main building and cottages. They are building, and improving the grounds; having recently set out orange, lemon, olive, and fig trees. We have no doubt that oranges will do well in that locality. The physicians and helpers are competent and faithful, and have the entire confidence of all.
Monopolies.
By Editor
LAST week one of our news items was to the effect that the McCormick Reaper Works of Chicago had shut down, throwing 1,000 men out of employment. But that was only a part of the story. The managers had recently acceded to a request from their workmen for higher wages, and received back certain men who had been discharged. Then the workmen, who belonged to a "trades union," demanded that five men who did not belong to the union should be discharged. The managers, very properly, refused to comply, and, knowing that a "strike" had been ordered, shut down for a few days. When they reopened, a large force of police had to protect those who wished to work, from the assaults of the "union" men. We are opposed to monopolies of every kind, and we believe in helping the laboring people, for we are of this class ourselves, and it is for this very reason that we do not believe in these so-called "trades unions." They are the laboring man's enemy. Every man who joins one, voluntarily puts himself into the hands of an unscrupulous monopoly. The capitalist who oppresses the hireling in his wages is no greater enemy to the laboring man than is a company of men who presume to dictate when he may and may not work. The Golden Rule condemns all monopolies.
Sam Jones on Pew Renting
The revivalist Sam Jones says some good things which might not be so well received as they are, if they were spoken under other circumstances. Speaking against the custom of pew-renting, he said in a recent sermon: "A man who has not enough of the love of God in him to induce him to pay as much voluntarily to the cause of his Master as he will for the rent of a pew, has enough selfishness to damn his soul."
University of California Register
By Editor
WE have received a copy of the Register of the University of California for 1885-86, which gives interesting information concerning that institution. There are in the Academic Senate fifty-eight members. Of assistants, demonstrators, and other officers not members of the Academic Senate, there are thirty-eight. There are at present 513 students in the University. In all, the University offers to students 161 courses in the various departments. The Lick Observatory will doubtless, under the direction of President Holden, who has a national reputation as an astronomer, be a valuable factor in the educational interests of the State. The 36-inch objective has at last been successfully cast, and will be finished during the year. Nearly two years will be required for mounting it. The great dome to cover the 36-inch refractor will be constructed of steel plates. The entire dome will be seventy-five feet in diameter, and will weigh about ninety-three tons.
North Pacific Camp-Meeting Appointments
By Editor
SEE notice concerning the North Pacific Camp-meeting, on the preceding page, under the head of Appointments.
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