WE have enjoyed much of the blessing of the Lord during the past week. On Sabbath the brethren came in from the surrounding country, and we had an excellent meeting. As new ones confessed the truth the Spirit of the Lord came into our midst with power, and hearts were melted into tenderness. We invited sinners and backsliders who desired the prayers of God's people to come forward, when some ten or twelve readily responded and we had an excellent season of prayer for them. It was truly refreshing. May the Lord carry on the good work here. The people are still interested. Last night our tent was filled. Pray for us.
T. M. STEWARD,
E. P. DANIELS.
Sept. 8.
Sand Lake, Kent Co., Mich.
PITCHED the tent and commenced meetings in this place, July 25. Have given forty-three discourses. The meetings have been well attended, and the interest seems quite general. There were nine Sabbath-keepers in this vicinity when we came. As the result of our meetings thus far, eighteen others have commenced to walk in the light of present truth.
D. A. WELLMAN,
G. H. GILBERT.
Sevastopol, Indiana.
By S. H. Lane, W. W. Sharp
THE interest in our meetings continues. We held our first Sabbath meeting last Sabbath, at which forty were present. Some took part in the meeting, several keeping their first Sabbath. It made quite a change in the village,—a merchant left his store, the shoemaker, harness maker, and the undertaker closed their shops. Men came from the country with work, but were told they could not get it done till the next day. We are of good courage.
S. H. LANE,
W. W. SHARP.
Sept. 8.
Sturgeon Bay, Wis.
The average attendance at our meetings is not quite so large as at first, but the real interest is on the increase. There is a very bitter and underhanded opposition, but the Lord is blessing his truth. Yesterday we baptized five. Next Sunday some others will move forward. We shall still labor on here, as the Lord has been pleased to give us a great victory. To his name be all the praise.
O. A. OLSEN,
E. G. OLSEN.
Blencoe, Iowa.
By J. Bartlett
I HAVE not reported since the camp-meeting at Dunlap. Closed the meeting near Magnolia, leaving an organized church of twelve members. One-half of them were Sabbath-keepers before. Others will unite with them soon. Sickness prevented some from being at the meeting. Two were baptized on Sunday in Soldier Creek. Organized a Sabbath-school. The brethren and sisters all take a great interest in this work. Sept. 9. J. BARTLETT.
Sedalia, Missouri.
By J. G. Wood
AFTER Bro. Butler left here for the eastern camp meetings, we continued our meetings in Sedalia nearly three weeks. The interest was not great, but we think considerable good was accomplished. Six were added to the church, two were baptized, three signed the covenant, and others who were not quite ready to join the church, promised to keep the Sabbath. A deacon and clerk were elected. We obtained two subscribers for the SIGNS, one for the Review, and one for the Instructor. J. G. WOOD.
Meetings and Band of Hope
Arapahoe, Nebraska.
OUR meetings here are still well attended. A few have commenced to keep the Sabbath. Our children’s meeting has resulted in the organization of a “Band of Hope,” of over fifty members; forty-six taking a pledge not to drink anything containing alcohol, as a beverage, not to use tobacco, and not to swear. The best people in town are interested in this work.
Sept. 3. GEO. B. STARR, A. J. CUDNEY.
Canton, Dakota.
By S. B. Whitney
OUR meetings still continue at this place. Since introducing the Sabbath question, our audiences are not as large as before; but some are deeply interested, and one has already expressed the determination to obey the truth. Donations still come in, and we hope for some fruit. I meet regularly with the friends at Sioux Falls on the Sabbath, and we have interesting meetings. S. B. WHITNEY. Sept. 3.
Edgefield Junction, Tenn.
By G. K. Owen
WE have been holding meetings one month in Neeley's Bend, a part of the time in the tent, as the school-house soon proved entirely too small for the congregation. The interest increased from the beginning. Nearly all are convinced. Some are keeping the Sabbath. We shall have abundance of work for awhile, visiting families and making preparations for our camp-meetings; though we have urgent invitations to lecture in several other places.
G. K. OWEN. Sept. 1.
Coral Hill, Kentucky.
By S. Osborn
THE interest at this place continues about the same. One was baptized last Sunday. We are now about half through canvassing the Sabbath question. There is but very little opposition, and many acknowledge the truth. S. OSBORN.
Blaine, Aroostook Co., Maine.
By S. J. Hersum, P. B. Osborn
WE closed our tent-meetings at this place Aug. 24. About twenty decided to keep the Sabbath. The last day of the meeting five were baptized. It was a pleasant season. As many as five hundred people were present. During the entire tent season we have sold about $31.00 worth of books, tracts, and pamphlets, and obtained forty-four subscribers for our periodicals. S. J. HERSUM,
P. B. OSBORN.
Burnham, Maine.
By J. B. Goodrich; C. Stratton
Aug. 23 we took down the tent here. Twenty-five signed a covenant to keep all the commandments of God and walk in the light of the third angel’s message, and to sustain religious meetings and a Sabbath-school. We obtained ten subscribers for the Review, and a club of ten for the weekly Instructor for the Sabbath-school.
J. B. GOODRICH,
C. STRATTON.
Elmore, Vermont
By Charles W. Stone
We held our last meeting Sept. 3. We were at E. thirty-seven days. Twenty have now decided to keep the Sabbath of the Lord.
C. W. STONE.
Worcester, Mass.
By M. Wood
WE came to this place about six months ago, in company with Bro. Palmer, and in this city of over 41,000 inhabitants we found but four persons keeping the Sabbath according to the commandment. About two months ago our Sabbath-school was organized, with a membership of nine, Bro. G. F. Richmond, superintendent.
The school has gradually increased in interest and numbers. Yesterday (Sept. 6) there were twenty persons present, nineteen of whom were Sabbath-keepers. All manifested a lively interest in the Sabbath school lessons. M. Wood.
South Rutland, New York.
By M. H. Brown; C. C. Lewis
Took down our tent to-day, after a stay of eight weeks. We have given fifty-two discourses, sold $4.00 worth of books, obtained two subscribers for the Review, two for the Signs, six for the Instructor, and two for Good Health, and have received over $10.00 in donations. Twelve are keeping the Sabbath, and others are very favorable. We have secured the Union church for our public services, and we leave a strong public sentiment in our favor. We believe the Lord has more honest souls here who will be gathered in, if the friends hold up the standard and live humbly.
M. H. BROWN, C. C. LEWIS. Aug. 25.
Kennedy, New York.
By E. Russell
Have been holding meetings in this vicinity, and as the result three persons have resolved to keep the commandments. E. Russell.
Grant City, Ind.
By J. M. Rees, J. S. Shrock, V. Thompson
HAVE been in this place about three weeks. The interest has been good from the first. Our congregations have ranged from 100 to 300. Twenty-one were present at our meeting last Sabbath. The general expression is that we are right on the Sabbath question. We have hopes that some will obey the truth.
J. M. REES.
J. S. SHROCK.
V. THOMPSON.
Religious News and Notes.
By Editor
-The Mennonites are preparing to establish a mission in Alaska.
-Archbishop McKennon, of Nova Scotia, died Sept. 27, of paralysis, at Antigonish, aged sixty-nine.
-Rollin H. Neale, D. D., the oldest Baptist minister in New England, died in Boston, Sept. 18, aged 72 years.
-A writer in the Bible Banner makes the "three unclean spirits" of Rev. 16 to be liberalism, communism, and spiritualism.
-Dr. Guard, pastor of the M. E. Church of Oakland, Cal., has accepted a call to Baltimore, of the church of which he was formerly pastor.
-The Russian Orthodox Church in San Francisco is reported to have some five or six hundred members. Russians, Greeks, and Slavonians are included in this.
-The Christian Statesman, speaking of changes in Brazil, says: "The Government is divorcing itself from Popery; we wish we could hope it would not at the same time divorce itself from Christianity."
-An article in Messiah's Herald, from a Presbyterian, of Joseph Cook's arguments against infidelity, asks: "Have you heard of any infidels convinced, or sinners converted by Joseph Cook?" "If any are, they will be converted to a lifeless theory."
-Rev. S. P. Sprecher has been called by the Presbyterian Church of Oakland, to occupy the pulpit made vacant by the resignation of Dr. Eells. Mr. Sprecher is a son of the President of the Lutheran College in Springfield, Ohio, and is highly spoken of for ability.
-Major Whittle, the Evangelist, and formerly co-laborer with P. P. Bliss, in a sermon in Chicago on the coming of Christ, said:— "It was a mark of the early unbelief on the subject of Christ's coming, that men looked for some spirituality, some spirit, some spiritualizing of the truth of a personal Jesus."
-The Bishop of Vincennes says the debts of Archbishop Purcell amount to $4,000,000; and now they are studying methods by which the property involved "may be saved to the benefit of the church;" It looks like a conspiracy to defraud for the benefit of the church; for much sympathy has been created in his favor by his devotion to the interests of "the church," but this was shown by defrauding a host of depositors.
-The Emperor of Russia has written to the Pope, taking advantage of an opening made by some communications made to him through the Prince of Bulgaria. In his letter the Emperor declares his readiness to make peace with the Catholic Church in Poland. The Sultan has also written to the Pope, stating his desire to leave full liberty to the Catholic Church in his dominions, and to preserve good relations with the Vatican.
-The Russian Government is about to sequestrate the property of the monasteries. The revenues of these institutions are estimated at $2,250,000. The great bulk of their wealth consists of bullion, precious stones and works of art, which are computed to be worth from $150,000,000 to $300,000,000. The inmates will be allowed a suitable support, but all above the sum required for that purpose will be turned into the national treasury.
-The New York Herald's Washington spec. says: The grand jury meets in Salt Lake next month, and for the first time since the decision of the United States Supreme Court in Reynold's case. It is understood the examination of the Endowment House will be one of the first duties presented to the grand jury, this being the place where the polygamous marriages are consummated. The United States District Attorney is instructed to proceed with a vigorous prosecution.
-The Cross and Crown, Episcopalian paper, has this note: "The vigorous protest of Our Church Work (Rochester, N. Y.,) against Sunday newspapers has brought out the Catholic Times apparently in their defense. The Times asks the protestors to 'tell us in what part of the Bible it is forbidden to work on Sunday?' The object of the Times, however, is to draw on a theological controversy as to church authority." Well judged; the subject is altogether that of "church authority."
-Of the observance of Atonement day in San Francisco, the Alta says: In the Temple Emanu-El services were conducted according to the rites of the Reformed Israelites. Rev. Dr. E. Cohn preached a most eloquent sermon in German. He dwelt at length upon the apparent ascendency which the worship of Mammon was assuming over the worship of God Almighty. He also spoke reprovingly of the seeming indifference with which the Sabbath was regarded. "The weekly Sabbath," said the reverend gentleman, "is as sacred, and ought to be equally observed with the yearly Sabbath, 'Yom Kippur.'"
-Roman Catholics view with great concern the advance of Protestantism in Rome. Since 1870 no less than fourteen Protestant churches have been built in the Eternal City, and Protestant schools and asylums are springing up, while Protestant literature is being extensively circulated. More schools and churches are to be built, the Waldensians having some $60,000 or $65,000 in hand ready to purchase a site for a new edifice. The Catholics say, however, that, though the Protestant missionaries are numerous and active enough almost to convert the whole nation, not many converts are really won; but they express amazement that money for these missions is raised so easily.
Obituary.
By James White
DIED, in San Francisco, Sept. 11, 1879, Sister Clara Berger, aged 75. Deceased was a native of Virginia; she was one of the first to accept the Sabbath truth when it was preached in the city. Her age and distance from the place of meeting prevented her attending church of late, but her mind was in union with present truth. Funeral services at the house of worship; text, Ps. 17:15.
J. H. W.
Secular News
By Editor
—The yellow fever continues to afflict Memphis.
—A serious quarrel is growing between Germany and Japan.
—The work of tunneling the Hudson river at Jersy City has commenced.
—The breach in the Democratic party in New York is constantly widening.
—A chalk cliff has been discovered about six miles from Spokan Falls, Washington Territory.
—A fire in Belfast, Ireland, Sept 24, destroyed several important business houses; loss, nearly half a million.
—The San Francisco Call says there are confined in the jail of that city eleven men and one boy charged with murder.
—President Hayes is having a pleasant time on his trip through the country. He was specially well received by the citizens of Kansas.
—Russian official messengers state that 2987 fires occurred in Russia during August, causing damage to property to the amount of 20,000,000 roubles—about $8,000,000.
—The New York Tribune has been figuring the amount of Southern repudiations, which foot up about $300,000,000. "Repudiation" sounds better than some other words.
—A piece of ordnance has been made at Turin which throws a projectile weighing a ton, with a charge of 500 pounds of powder. It is 34 feet long, with 18 inches caliber.
—In the suit of the United States against Samuel J. Tilden for income tax, the Judge denied the motion of Tilden's counsel for a bill of particulars, as being unreasonable in such a case.
—Denis Kearney, after promising to burn Gen. Grant in effigy, twice tried to get an interview; but the General very properly let him know that he did not care a FIG for Denis.
—It is reported that the object of the late meeting of Andrassy and Bismarck was to maintain peace in Europe by a strong alliance, and to gradually separate Russia from the rest of Europe.
—Deep boring in Oakland, Cal., shows the following formation from the surface: Sand, 55 feet; blue clay (hard pan), 35 feet; marine shells, 4 feet; blue clay, 29 feet; below which is quicksand of unknown depth.
—Captain Metzgar, of the American steamer Newbern, was arrested at Mazatlan, Mexico, on the 18th, on a charge of smuggling. As there appears to be no chance to maintain the charge, the object of the arrest is a mystery.
—John Henry Puleston, member of Parliament, has sailed from Liverpool for Philadelphia on a brief visit to the United States, to investigate subjects connected with agriculture in America in its relation to British interests.
—The Chinese Ambassador and suite have gone to Livadia to visit the Czar and exchange ratifications of the treaty between Russia and China, by which the latter acquires Kuldja. The Ambassador will then return to China, leaving the permanent mission at St. Petersburg under one of his present staff.
—There is a great deal of just complaint of the terrorism by which party triumphs are obtained in the South; but we know of nothing worse than the murderous state of things prevailing in Fall River, Mass., where a poor man dare not do a days work to keep his family from starving for fear his life will be taken.
—The Post Office Agent at Atlanta has been telegraphed concerning the case of the shooting of the Postmaster at Blackville, S. C., that it requires immediate attention. The Postmaster-General will abolish the office if the Postmaster is not safe while performing his duties, and is not protected by the authorities.
—At 2:20, on the morning of Sept. 26th, a fire broke out on Sherman street, Deadwood City, and, following that thoroughfare, swept everything before it on Lee, Main, Gold, Wall, Patton and William streets, and several residences on Central Avenue. Fanned by a light breeze and having nothing to contend with except a very inefficient Fire Department, everything was at the mercy of the flames. Less than half a score of pronounced fire-proof warehouses withstood the severe test. The buildings being mostly of wood and poorly constructed, they burned like so much chaff. The fire spread with such wonderful rapidity that any attempt at saving anything would have been useless. All along its course terrific explosions of gun-powder, petroleum, liquor, etc., were heard, and buildings were blown to atoms. The hillsides were almost a solid sheet of flame. About 175 buildings were destroyed, and nearly 2000 persons deprived of homes. The loss is estimated to be nearly $3,000,000.
Annual Meeting of the California State Sabbath-School Association.
The Second Annual Meeting of the California State Sabbath-School Association met in connection with the Healdsburg camp-meeting Sept. 18, 1879, at 5:30 P. M., Eld. M. C. Israel presiding. The meeting opened with prayer. The minutes of the preceeding meeting being called for were read, and, no objections being made, stood approved. The progress of the work for the past year was then read, which showed a very gratifying increase in the Sabbath-school interest throughout the State.
The number of schools represented by delegates was 29, as follows: Arbuckle, Bloomfield, Christine, Church's Colony, Central Colony, Forestville, Fairview, Guenoc, Healdsburg, Lafayette, Locust Grove, Lemoore, Lakeside, Mendocino, Napa, Nevada City, Oakland, Pacheco, Petaluma, Rocklin, Red Bluff, Santa Rosa, San Francisco, San Pasqual, St. Helena, San Jose, Vacaville, Woodland.
Bro. J. E. White being called for gave a very interesting account of his work among the Sabbath-schools in the southern part of the State, in which it was stated that nine schools were organized with memberships varying from 12 to 45; and that although traveling through the State was very expensive, the expense to the Association was nothing, as it was wholly made up from the sale of maps, charts, etc.; that these new schools had entered into the work with the greatest enthusiasm, the attendance being remarkably good, some coming miles to receive the advantages of the Sabbath-school.
On motion the chair appointed the following committees on Nomination and Resolutions:—
Committee on Nominations: J. D. Rice, W. J. Bostwick, R. A. Morton.
Committee on Resolutions: J. E. White, B. A. Stephens, J. B. Dymot.
On motion the meeting adjourned to the call of the chair.
SECOND MEETING.
The meeting opened with singing and prayer.
On motion all members of Sabbath-schools present were permitted to take part in the proceedings of the meeting, except voting.
The report of the Committee on Resolutions was then called for, said committee reporting as follows:—
WHEREAS, In the providence of God a great interest is being awakened in the Sabbath-school work throughout our Conference, and
WHEREAS, We regard this as one of the most successful means of spreading the good news of the third angel's message, and in training of the youth in present truth, and
WHEREAS, A special effort is being made to bring up this work in California to the highest state of excellence, and
WHEREAS, There has been formed in California a State Sabbath-school Association, the object of which is to promote the best interests of the Sabbath-school work in this State, therefore,
Resolved, That the officers and teachers in the schools throughout the State, make every effort in their power to promote a missionary spirit in all the members of their respective schools.
Resolved, That the teachers' meeting is absolutely necessary to keep up the life and efficiency of the school, and that it be adopted in all the schools throughout the State.
Resolved, That greater attention be paid to punctuality and regularity in the attendance of the members of the schools, and that the teachers be made responsible for the attendance and punctuality of their classes.
Resolved, That each school not taking the weekly Instructor, subscribe for a club, to be used in the Sabbath-school missionary work.
Resolved, That as the best appliances have been provided, that each school procure a suitable outfit in the shape of record books, maps, &c. from the State Secretary, as no school can be successfully conducted without necessary appliances
Resolved, That each school requires a fund to provide itself with these appliances, we recommend the introduction of the class contribution box wherever not now used.
Resolved, That one-tenth of all collected in these schools be sent to the State Secretary to create a State fund, according to the State Constitution already adopted.
On motion the report of the committee was received, which action adopted the resolutions as a whole.
The Committee on Nominations reported as follows:—
For President,—J. E. White; Secretary and Treasurer,—W. J. Bostwick; Executive Committee,—M. C. Israel and Geo. Manuel.
On motion the report of the committee was received and the candidates elected.
Eld. Haskell then spoke briefly of the importance of maps in the Sabbath-school; that schools should supply themselves with every means of instruction upon Bible subjects within their reach, that would tend to promote the interest of the school.
The object of the Sabbath-school was dwelt upon much to the edification of those engaged in the work.
Interesting remarks were also made by Bro. Stephens, upon the subject of punctuality in attendance. The teacher is responsible for the attendance of the pupil. If the pupil absents himself from one Sabbath, the teacher should make it his business to visit him during the week and know the reason for such absence.
Remarks were also made by the Secretary in regard to ordering Sabbath-school supplies. Schools should order all their supplies through the Association, making their returns to the State Secretary. When new officers are elected or old officers re-elected, the same should be reported immediately to the State Secretary. Quarterly reports should be made out immediately upon the receipt of blanks and the same returned to the Secretary without delay.
No further business coming before the Association, on motion, adjourned.
M. C. ISRAEL, President.
W. J. BOSTWICK, Secretary.
Adversity.
By J. Clarke
The mind is a wonderful piece of machinery; and God the creator and author of the mind, is a being who labors; and he has so constituted the mind and body, that proper labor and exercise are necessary to the development of both; and he has also arranged the material world, that our present circumstances make it necessary for man to labor, in order to exist. Thus our powers are called forth by the existing order of things, in arduous labor, and in proportion as mankind becomes luxurious, in such proportion is the call increased for more constant and arduous labors.
The human mind is so constituted, that as its powers are called forth and brought into use, it increases its strength, and develops its hidden resources. God has been liberal in his gifts to man, and has endowed him with many excellent capabilities; but unless they are brought into exercise, unless they have free play, they lie dormant; and often, no doubt, is re-enacted the burying in the earth of the talents which God has bestowed freely and liberally.
Thus the very evils most dreaded by man, often prove to him the means of advancing his best interest; and the winds of adversity, often prove in the end the prosperous gales which waft him to the most desirable haven; while prosperity and wealth very often stupefy the moral and mental powers, and strike down the finest flowers of genius. I do not say this is always so, but this is the tendency of ease, voluptuousness and pleasure, and these are the usual concomitants of wealth and prosperity.
Adversity has the best of uses. Christ was made perfect through sufferings. All God's people have passed through trials—many through fiery trials. Who knows now by experience the trials of the martyrs, who were tortured in every possible manner? Shall we complain now of want, or privations, or opposition? Can we expect our way to be strewed with flowers, while ancient prophets and patriarchs suffered every evil which the malice of cruel men could invent? No; let no one complain or murmur; it is a crime to murmur against God. Let us read the fearful doom of those who murmured in the wilderness, and were cut down by raging pestilence, and stung by serpents. They murmured because their food was light, and probably they wanted to lay up property for future use. God showed to them how he viewed murmuring and distrust. It is probable they thought, what shall we do for food when the manna fails? as if God could not be trusted. Sorrow and adversity and woe have their uses. But when they come, let us say, "Father not my will but thine be done." J. CLARKE.
Appointments.
By Editor
Church Quarterly Meetings.
THE church quarterly meetings will be held the first Sabbath and Sunday in October. On the Sabbath the list of members is to read by the clerk and each member is expected to respond in a personal testimony or by letter. Evening after the Sabbath or Sunday the church tract and missionary meeting will be held, at which time all dues for the past quarter should be paid.
District Quarterly Meetings.
THE quarterly meetings of the several districts will be held on Sabbath and Sunday, Oct. 11 and 12, as follows:—
No. 1 at Santa Rosa. | No. 5 at Woodland.
No. 2 at Lemoore. | No. 6 at Red Bluff.
No. 3 at St. Helena. | No. 7 at Oakland.
No. 4 at Los Bolsa | No. 8 at San Francisco.
At these meetings there should be a full report from every church in each district.
State Quarterly Meeting.
THE State Quarterly Meeting of the California T. and M. Society will be held in Oakland, Sabbath and Sunday, October 18 and 19. It is earnestly hoped that all of the Directors and other officers of the different societies will be present and as many of the brothers and sisters as can.
I now design to meet with the friends at Woodland Sabbath Oct. 4. Hope to see all of the friends in that vicinity; will assist them in organizing a Health and Temperance Club on Sunday the 5th.
S. N. HASKELL.
OAKLAND—Services at the Seventh-day Adventist church, corner of Thirteenth and Clay streets, every Sabbath (Saturday) at 11 A. M., and Sunday evening at 7:30. Prayer-meeting every Tuesday evening at 7:30. Sabbath-school at 9:30 o'clock Sabbath morning.
SAN FRANCISCO—Services at the Seventh-day Adventist church, on Laguna street, between Tyler and McAllister, every Sabbath (Saturday), at 11 A. M., and Sunday evening at 7:30. Prayer-meeting every Wednesday evening at 7:30. The Hayes Valley cars of Market street and the Lone Mountain cars of the Central railroad, cross Laguna street near the church.
Oakland, first and third Sabbath, and second and fourth Sunday, each month.
San Francisco, first and third Sunday night, and second and fourth Sabbath, each month.
J. H. WAGGONER.
Business Department.
By Editor
$2.00 EACH. S F Philbrick 7-1, A Papworth 6-37, Benj H Nye 6-35, Edward Long 6-37, Fanny E Merrill 6-41, W R Mallagh 6-37, Martha E Bearns 6-37, C A Swan 6-37, Eld G F Harris 6-48, Miss Nellie Archer 6-37, George Bowdish 6-37, N A Young 6-37, Isaac R Rhodes 6-48, Joel Shinn 6-37, Fred Harmon 7-1, Geo R Drew 7-1, Wm Saunders 7-1, Mrs M Lyttaker 6-37, E Briggs 6-37, B H Lewis 6-35.
$1.50 EACH. J Wesley Cross 6-1, Dr M G Kellogg 6-37, Mrs D Stuyvesant 6-37, Mrs Maria Markalee 6-37, Evan Aaron 6-37, Mrs A G Kendall 6-37, Newton S Pepper 6-37, G W Countryman 6-37, Joseph Spielman 6-37, E D Fetherman 6-37, Elizabeth Knott 6-37, Geo Gowan 6-37, Mrs H Sheaply 6-37, Mrs Josephine Hesh 6-37, Wm Dasher 6-37, W C Warren 6-37, G W Henderson 6-37, C F Bithers 6-37, Martha Church 6-30, O P Poulson 6-37, Wm C VanVoorhies 6-24, Mrs E Woodruff 6-37, Rosa Sears 6-37, Mrs Vurlena Lyttaker 6-37, Sophia Maxfield 6-37.
MISCELLANEOUS. Mrs Du Navant 1.00, 6-1, Eli N Hatt 1.00, 6-12, E Packard 30c 6-18, N Ober 30c 6-1, M C Pierce (3 copies) 90c 6-1, N Orcutt (10 copies) 3.00, 6-1, Mrs L D Gray 1.00, 6-13, W H Woods 1.25, 6-30, James Larsen 1.00, 6-13, Mrs H T H Sanborn (10 copies) 12.00, 6-37, Mrs I Horton 50c 6-1, Mrs G Jackson 50c 6-1, Mellie Stevens 50c 5-48, Mrs John P Frazier 1.00, 6-13, Mrs Emma Gausen 75c 6-13, Wm Jones 1.00, 6-12, J Lundy 40c 6-1, Mrs H T H Sanborn (5 copies) 6.00, 6-37, Carrie Beaumont 1.00, 6-12, C Fredrick 75c 6-13, Mrs Esther Trumbull 1.00, 6-24, Battle Creek V M Society (365 copies) 483.00, 6-30, Mrs G A Hubbard 1.00, 6-12, J S Pepper 75c 6-13, J F Beans 50c 6-4, J C Overmire 1.00, 6-5, Hiram Fenner (10 copies) 12.00, 6-37, Hannah Fulton 1.25, 6-1, Leanna Merrell (4 copies) 1.95, 6-5, N Cary 1.20, 6-37, David Frame 50c 6-4, J Grove 50c 6-4, John Hanson 1.00, 6-13, David P Sears 50c 6-4.
CAL CONFERENCE. Walnut Grove 27.00, Lottie Chittendon 7.50, B A Stephens 13.30, J D Rice 37.20, Christine church 67.85, Petaluma church 15.85, Napa church 47.90, Bloomfield church 23.45, Middletown church 14.85, St Helena church 36.25, Woodland church 66.80, Santa Rosa church 17.50, Healdsburg church 30.00.
CAL PUBLISHING FUND. Wm Saunders 50.00, F L Holmes 20.00.
OAKLAND CHURCH. S W Armor 1.00, Mrs L D A Carruth 10.00.
BRITISH MISSION. John I Tay 50.00, Mrs L D A Carruth 10.00, Betsey Healey 5.00.
DONATION TO SIGNS. David F Randolph 9.11.
RECEIVED ON ACCOUNT. Cal T and M Society 202.90, Colorado T and M Society 4.80.