The above is but a partial report, as Dist. No. 1, probably on account of the sickness of the director, had no report this quarter.
Eugene City, Oregon.
Aug. 6, twenty-eight discourses had been given at this place. The interest has been good. Some have decided to obey the truth, and others are almost persuaded. Eld. Jones reports two opposition discourses, which have been reviewed. As is usual, the positions taken were inconsistent and contradictory.
THINGS WORTH HEEDING.
By E. H. Whitney
We have in mind the business detail of the tract society work, which, as it is properly or improperly attended to, lightens very much the labors of all those through whose hands it passes, or involves the work in confusion more or less perplexing and hopeless.
Very much depends upon the individual workers. In the matter of reporting there has been, and still is, a great lack in our Conference. It is often the case that the individual, instead of promptly handing his report to the librarian, waits for him to inquire, “Bro. A., where is your report this quarter?” “Oh, I haven’t any.” “Haven’t you done any missionary work?” “Well, yes; I have sent off some papers, and distributed a few tracts; but there was so little of it that I didn’t make any account of it.” And thus much is lost; for these littles, if gathered up, would add much to the report, and represent more truthfully the real amount of work done. Besides this, the individual, failing to report, loses courage and does still less the next quarter, until the spirit of labor dies out entirely or maintains but a fitful existence.
The more frequent the reports, the more labor is accomplished. The effect of weekly reports, as seen in the operation of some of our vigilant committees, is excellent. In some churches where it was difficult to get a true report of even the little that was done previous to the organization of such a committee, a good report is now gathered from the labors of the sisters alone.
Report, then, brethren and sisters, even if you have done but little, for the sake of forming the habit of working in harmony with the system, if for nothing else.
Report, then, brethren and sisters, even if you have done but little, for the sake of forming the habit of working in harmony with the system, if for nothing else.
Reportpromptly, so that the aggregated reports of the librarians and the district and state secretaries may not be hindered or sent on incomplete.
Be careful to do your work accurately. Let the librarians fill out the space designed for “No. of Members,” not from old records, but from actual knowledge of the number of members at the time of reporting. Give also the number of members reporting, so that the proportion that the workers bear to the whole membership may be known. If the librarian neglects this, the director cannot, without considerable delay, attend to it; and the report reaches the state secretary incomplete and unsatisfactory, and the report for the whole State is marred. Be especially careful that the financial part of the report be correct. Not a quarter passes but there has to be more or less correspondence with some of the directors or district secretaries with respect to this matter. Others, and we are glad to say their number is increasing, send their reports in such form that a glance is sufficient to a complete understanding of the whole matter.
The money reported should cover all that has been received during the quarter. If any has been paid into the treasury, or used for tract society expenses, it should be stated when paid, how much, and how it was to be applied. Thus the amount previously paid or used, with the money accompanying the report, will agree with the amount reported. There is always space on the back of the blanks for anything not provided for on the face, or for explanatory remarks.
Another thing intimately connected with the work of the tract society, is the periodical business. Plans have been suggested in the REVIEW, that, if heeded, would save much time and perplexity in this branch of the work. Many copies of the SIGNS are taken, singly and in clubs; many new subscribers are being obtained for our various papers, with and without premiums. This means work for all the tract society officers. Do not be afraid of being too careful to state the business clearly and plainly. Do not think that because you have been explicit in one letter it is not necessary to be so in all subsequent ones. Do not think that because you are somewhat acquainted with the persons to whom you are writing you may be less explicit than in writing to a stranger. It may occasion quite a delay if the secretary’s memory doesn’t happen to retain all the particulars.
Letters do not often come without date or signature, though we have received such containing money; but it is a matter of almost daily occurrence to receive letters ordering periodicals which omit to state the price at which the paper is to be sent, or some other equally important item. For instance, a brother writes: “Please renew my SIGNS. Will pay the money to our director.” Which SIGNS, brother, the single copy you are taking at $2 00, or the club of eight? Another says: “My paper doesn’t come. Please see to it.” When did you order it? Had you given the date, one moment would have sufficed to look up the matter on the secretary’s books. As it is, in both cases, the list of subscribers for months past must be patiently looked over; for if the matter isn’t properly and promptly adjusted somebody finds fault just as freely as though the fault were really where they lay it. My dear brother or sister, when a few strokes of your pen and a little forethought on your part would settle the matter beyond a doubt, is it not better for you to do so than to ask others to spend so much time in looking it up, and perhaps necessitate further correspondence about it? Here is a list of subscribers for the INSTRUCTOR, with nothing to indicate whether they are new subscribers or old; whether the premium is expected or not, or if it is, whether it has been delivered or is desired. Much time, and postage, and delay might easily be saved by careful attention to these points.
When periodical business comes into the hands of librarians or district secretaries, let it be entered in full upon the periodical book; stating from whom received, when, and what; at what price, and, if for less than a year, the time; if with premium, state it, and whether the premium has been delivered. When you forward the business, let it be a copy of the record on the book, and enter upon the book the date of sending.
Another important matter is with regard to papers sent by friends to individuals, or transferred from clubs. Too frequently these subscriptions are left to run out, and if any attention is paid to them it is left for the various officers of the society, though they are often entire strangers. It would be far better for the individual who first procured the name to ascertain before the time expires whether the paper is appreciated, or should be discontinued. In most cases the individual first obtaining the name will succeed better in getting a renewal of subscription than a stranger would.
As the truth spreads, the labor of the T. and M. society increases, and even more care is needed now in transacting business than formerly. But it is a welcome increase, and every heart that loves the truth is made to rejoice at the omens of good all around us. The harvest is waiting for the reapers; the ripe heads of grain seem to fall almost at the touch of the sickle when we compare present efforts with the long, toilsome ones of the past. Let us be faithful, friends,—faithful in sowing the seed and nursing its growth, and faithful to work in harmony with the excellent system devised for us.
E. H. WHITNEY.
Sec. N. Y. and Pa. Tract Society.
LABORS IN MICHIGAN AND VERMONT.
By L. Bean
In company with several from the Sanitarium, we met with the church at Convis, Mich., Aug. 3. After the discourse we enjoyed a good social meeting, in which the Lord seemed to come very near by his Spirit. Some in this church have a living testimony. If they continue to let their light shine, we believe others will yet be added to their number. Some of our company remarked that this was the happiest day they had seen for a long time.
After a stay of six months in Battle Creek, we reached our old home in Vermont, Aug. 9. The next day, on repairing to the house of worship, we found assembled there brethren from Berkshire, Richford, Underhill, and Jericho. The Lord gave freedom in speaking words of comfort and admonition. During our absence a number of families have moved West. May the Lord help those that remain to live in harmony with the last message, that others, by seeing their good works and consistent course, may be led to embrace the truth.
My severe sickness and my stay at the Sanitarium seem almost like a dream until I want to use my right hand; then I am reminded that I have suffered an affliction that neither time nor nature will fully repair. L. BEAN.
CHAS. K. DREW
By Chas. K. Drew
TWO DAYS WITH TENT NO. 2, VERMONT.
This tent is very pleasantly located in Marshfield, on the banks of the Winooski River. The tent company is composed of Brn. Hutchins and Whitford, with their wives, and Brn. Owen and Kellogg. They are all “workers,” and improve every moment of their time. As the result of their labors in Cabot and Marshfield, about thirty have embraced the truth.
The singing is conducted by Bro. Whitford, who, with the aid of his organ, adds much to the interest of the meeting.
One sister here, who, for the last fifteen years has faithfully lived out the truth, now sees her prayers answered, some of her children being brought into the light of the truth. Truly the Lord is with this company, and is blessing their efforts.
CHAS. K. DREW
Bro. Johnston Converted to Sabbath Keeping at Lafayette
Bro. John W. Johnston writes from Boggstown, Shelby Co., Ind., as follows:—
I have been thrown among your people at Lafayette, Ind., by the sickness of my wife. I thought when I went there I would learn all I could about the treatment of the sick; but before I was aware of it I was interested in reading some tracts on the Sabbath and the prophecies. I became fully convinced of my error in keeping the first day of the week as the Sabbath, and determined, at all hazards, to obey God and keep his commandments.
My wife's health has improved, so that we have returned home. We are trying to keep the Sabbath, and I want a good farm hand, also a housekeeper that understands all kinds of housework, who are Sabbath-keepers. I would like to have some of your ministers come and labor with us a while; for I am all alone here, and the people are greatly prejudiced.
PRAYING THAT IS NOT PRAYING.
THERE is a good deal of this praying which is not praying at all. Men piously ask the Lord to undertake works by the score which they are too lazy or too penurious to do for themselves. Prayer becomes a cloak for laziness, and piety a mask for avarice. In this point of view, missionary meetings are the saddest places a thoughtful man can sit in for an hour's meditation. He finds himself often wondering in them, not that the heathen are not converted, but that there are any Christians left. Men meet and pray, and exhort, and turn the whole business over to the Lord's hands with an air of pious resignation, contributing a dollar or two, as they leave it, as their share toward the enterprise.
Knowing Yourself Through Duty and Action
How learn to know yourself? Not by contemplation, but action. Strive to do your duty, and you will soon discover what stuff you are made of.
Obituary Notices.
“Blessed are the dead which die in the Lord from henceforth.”
Died in Salem, Vt., July 11, 1878, Bro. Willard McClenathan, aged 75 years. Bro. M. was one of the first to embrace the Sabbath in Vermont; and was a member of the Johnson and Eden church. Funeral discourse by Eld. A. Stone. A. S. Hutchins.
Died, at Rockford, Ill., July 22, 1878, in the sixty-third year of his age, our dear brother, Ira C. Wilmarth. Bro. W. embraced the “present truth” under the labors of Elds. Ingraham and Steward during their effort at Rockton, Ill., some twelve years ago. The church at Rockford will miss him much. He was an unassuming, humble, upright man, and died in hope. He leaves a feeble companion and two daughters to mourn their loss. The writer spoke on the occasion of his funeral from the words of Christ, John 11:25, “I am the resurrection, and the life.” R. F. Andrews.
Vernon C. Tichenor, son of Edward L. and Clara E. Tichenor, died at Sheridan, Mich., July 1, 1878, aged one year and two months, after an illness of only six days. We live in the hope of soon meeting our darling. Funeral discourse by Eld. Mills, of the M. E. church in Stanton. Clara E. Tichenor.
BACK NUMBERS OF THE REVIEW, REFORMER, TIDENDE AND HAROLD.
By James White
We call the attention of our brethren, especially the tract and missionary workers, to the fact that there is a large amount of reading matter lying idle at the Office, which should be put in circulation. It consists of back numbers of the Review, the Reformer, and the Danish and Swedish papers. It may be said that this old reading matter is not as good to circulate as tracts more recently written, and that a great mistake was committed in printing these surplus copies. To this we reply:—
1. It is very possible that too many extra copies of these good papers were printed; but that a large amount has been invested in them is a mistake. And we would like to see that publisher who, in building up a rapidly increasing patronage, would never make a mistake of this kind.
2. Almost all the matter that is in our tracts has been printed in these back numbers, and there is no form in which reading matter can be printed as cheaply as in papers and magazines.
3. After the paper is edited, the type set, the engine fired and the press is in motion, nearly all the expense of these extra copies is the white paper and the press-work; so these extra copies cost but little, while they are of great value to circulate, as they contain a variety of matter and are an advertisement of the very periodicals of which they are copies.
4. The objection that these are old numbers is of no force, when it is understood that they are no older than our tracts, and advocate the same sentiments. Seventh-day Adventists have not changed their positions, rendering their past teachings of as little value as last year’s almanac. No; their published matter of ten years since is as pure and as well calculated for circulation as that of 1878.
These back numbers are bound in paper covers, and will be offered at the following prices:—
REVIEW AND HERALD, when volumes are complete, at the rate of 20 cents a pound; single copy, post-paid, 50 cents; bound volumes, not complete by reason of the absence of one or more numbers, at the rate of 15 cents a pound; scattering numbers, 10 cents a pound.
The REFORMER, in paper covers, when volumes are complete, is offered at the rate of 25 cents a pound; single copy of a complete volume, postage paid, 50 cents; scattered numbers of the REFORMER are offered at the rate of 15 cents a pound.
The Danish and Swedish monthlies in paper covers are offered, when volumes are complete, at the rate of 30 cents a pound; single copies of complete volumes, post-paid, 50 cents; scattered numbers, where volumes are not complete, are offered at the rate of 15 cents a pound.
We know of nothing as good to circulate in neighborhoods where honest people have neither money nor religious reading as these volumes of the REVIEW, REFORMER, and the Scandinavian monthlies. Here candid people will find a rich variety of the reasons of our faith and hope, religious experience, and the important facts relative to the progress of the cause. Calls have been made by our ministers, who labor in new fields, especially in the South, for old papers which our people have read. These are sent by mail, or otherwise, at considerable expense. We question the utility of this, for these reasons: First, these papers are generally worn and soiled, and are nearly worthless; and second, our patrons should preserve perfect files of all our periodicals, as far as possible. The back numbers we offer are well preserved, clean, and whole, and present a much more inviting appearance than those that are soiled and perhaps torn. And as the cost of transportation is no more on these than on those which are nearly worthless, we regard it as decidedly a poor scheme to pay out one-half as much for the transportation of nearly worthless matter as that which is as good as new costs.
We earnestly invite our tract and missionary workers to take hold of this matter, and let this good reading that is now lying idle, be, as were our Master and his apostles, going about doing good. Those laboring in new fields, particularly those in the South, where religious reading of the right kind is very scarce, should be furnished by the General Tract and Missionary Society. Send your orders to REVIEW AND HERALD, Battle Creek, Mich. All such orders received before the second of October will be considered by the General Conference.
GENERAL CONFERENCE COMMITTEE,
JAMES WHITE, Chairman.
BOOKS RECEIVED.
By Editor
A prompt notice under this head of all books received, giving title, the name of the author and of the publisher, and the price, when known, will be considered by us as equivalent to the publishers for the same. A more extended notice may be given whenever we consider that the interests of our readers would be subserved thereby.
ANDREWS’ PROGRESSIVE SLATE DRAWING BOOK, containing drawings of a variety of objects in white lines on a dark ground, suitable for reproduction on slates, in schools or families. The drawings are of an outline character, easily traced, and calculated to educate the eye and hand in this useful acquirement. Price 15 cts. A. H. Andrews & Co., Chicago.
“THE SWITZERLAND OF AMERICA,” a complete Guide Book to the White Mountains and other New Hampshire Scenery, with a chapter on Montreal and Quebec. By W. C. Gage. The title shows the nature of the book, but not of the attractive illustrations with which it abounds. Pages 116, price 25 cts. T. W. Lane, publisher, Manchester, N. H.
APPOINTMENTS
“And as ye go, preach, saying, The kingdom of Heaven is at hand.”
Iowa and Nebraska Conference.
THE fourteenth annual session of the Iowa and Nebraska Conference will be held in connection with the Iowa camp-meeting, Sept. 18 to 23, 1878, at Oskaloosa, Mahaska Co., Iowa.
E. W. Farnsworth, Iowa Conf.; H. Nicola, Iowa Conf.; J. H. Morrison, Com.
Missouri Conference.
THE fourth annual session of the Missouri Conference will be held in connection with the camp-meeting at Sedalia, Mo., Sept. 4–10. We hope that every company and church of Sabbath-keepers will be represented at this meeting. Every church is entitled to one delegate. All churches having thirty-five members are entitled to two delegates, and one for every additional fifteen members. We want all the delegates on the ground, so as to have a session of the Conference Wednesday. Let all churches send reports of their standing to the secretary, or bring them. All accounts against the Conference should be handed in at the beginning of the meeting. Geo. I. Butler, Pres.
Missouri T. and M. Society.
THE fourth annual session of the Missouri Tract and Missionary Society will be held in connection with the camp-meeting at Sedalia, Mo., Sept. 4–10. Eld. Haskell is to be present, and we want a general rally of the workers of the society; for this will be the most important meeting for the tract work ever held in the State. We want a session of the society at the first of the meeting. Come in season. Geo. I. Butler, Pres.
The Vermont State Conference.
THE annual session of the Vermont State Conference of S. D. Adventists will be held at Morrisville, in connection with the camp-meeting, Sept. 11–17, 1878, for the election of officers and the transaction of such business as may come before the meeting. Let every church be represented by delegate and letter, agreeably to the constitution. It is desired that all S. B. pledges should be paid up to the close of the past quarter. Vt. Conf. Com.
Vermont T. and M. Society.
This society will hold its seventh annual session at Morrisville, in connection with the camp-meeting, Sept. 11–17, 1878, for the election of officers and the transaction of any other business which may properly come before the meeting. It is hoped all the officers of this society will attend. A. S. Hutchins, Pres.
I will meet with the company of believers at Terrell, Kaufman Co., Texas, Sept. 7 and 8. Organization of the church will be effected, and baptism administered. Meetings commence with the Sabbath. R. M. Kilgore.
I will meet with the church in Spring Arbor, Mich., Aug. 31, the Lord willing. J. Byington.
There will be a general meeting at the tent in Douglas, Mich., Sabbath and first-day, Aug. 31 and Sept. 1. Friends from Allegan and all within a reasonable distance are invited to attend. There will be baptism on Sunday. E. R. Jones, E. P. Daniels.
REMAINING CAMP-MEETINGS FOR 1878.
ILLINOIS, Bloomington, Aug. 27 to Sept. 3.
OHIO, Tiffin, Aug. 28 to Sept. 3.
MASS., Ballard Vale, Aug. 28 to Sept. 3.
MAINE, Waterville, Sept. 4-9.
MISSOURI, Sedalia, “ 4-10.
VERMONT, Morrisville, “ 11-17.
WISCONSIN, Grand Rapids, “ 11-17.
MICHIGAN, 1, Orion, “ 18-23.
“ 2, Battle Creek, Oct. 2—
NEW YORK, Sept. 18-23.
IOWA, Oskaloosa, “ 18-23.
NEBRASKA, Seward, “ 25-30.
CAL., 1, Yountville, Aug. 29 to Sept. 5.
“ 2, Grangeville, Sept. 10-16.
The College.—Bible Lectures.
BEFORE this paper reaches the majority of its readers, the fall term of the College will have commenced. The prospect is encouraging for a full attendance. We would remind those who are interested in the Biblical lectures of the change which has taken place in the time when these lectures are to be given. They are now placed in the fall and winter terms, instead of the winter and spring terms, for reasons which have heretofore been assigned. We shall not be able, however, to begin the lectures this season with the beginning of the term. It having been thought best that we attend the Eastern camp-meetings, the lectures will not commence till the fourth or fifth week of the term.
To Church Clerks.
By Editor
We think it hardly worth while to present through the REVIEW requests to the absent members of the churches to send in their quarterly reports to the church, for this reason: When a member leaves a church without leaving his address, and does not keep his brethren informed of his whereabouts, and does not present his quarterly report to his church according to present regulations among this people, there is no probability that such a person has interest enough in the cause to take the REVIEW, and therefore any notice in the REVIEW for his benefit would entirely fail of its object.
Christ not a Lawgiver.
In the Christian Union, of Aug. 21, 1878, is an article headed, “Christ a Teacher, not a Lawgiver,” in which we find the following statements of plain facts, which we commend to the attention of those who claim that there is no lawgiver but Christ, and no law but the gospel:—
“Christ is not a lawgiver, but a teacher. He does not lay down principles of action, but points them out to us as already existing. He does not make, but interprets law. He never made anything to be right and wrong, but told us what is right and wrong.”
Whoever will read the New Testament record of the sayings and doings of Christ with especial reference to this subject, cannot fail to see the entire truthfulness of these statements.
To Correspondents.
B. F. TRUEX: Matt. 1:16 and Luke 3:23 were explained and harmonized in REVIEW Vol. 51, No. 21, in Answers to Correspondents.
D. T. JONES: See late work on the Sanctuary for answer to your inquiries on the ark, and harmony between 1 Kings 8:9 and Heb. 9:3, 4.
Camp-meeting Tickets.
By A. S. Hutchins
For the information of those desiring to attend the Morrisville (Vermont) camp-meeting, Sept. 11-17, 1878, I would say, that the Passumpsic, P. and O., Vermont Central, and Burlington and Lamoille, railroads will pass passengers over their respective roads to and from Morrisville, for fare one way.
On the P. and O. and B. and L. roads round-trip tickets will be furnished. Therefore, on purchasing tickets for the camp-meeting, please state this fact and call for free return checks.
For those coming over the Passumpsic and Vermont Central, free return checks will be furnished on the camp-ground.
Closer connections are made between the Vermont Central and B. and L. roads at Burlington by the early morning trains than at any other hour in the day. Hence those coming over the Central, or roads under its control south of Burlington, would do well to take the early train.
A. S. Hutchins.
Wisconsin Camp-meeting.
By H. W. Decker
THOSE coming to the Grand Rapids camp-meeting on the Wisconsin Valley road will pay full fare one way, and will be returned at one-fifth of regular fare. Those coming by way of Madison will change cars at Valley Junction.
Any one wishing to engage in farming work for another season will please call upon the subscriber at the Rowley tent at the New England camp meeting.
T. S. Greenwood.
RECEIPTS
_For Review and Herald._
Annexed to each receipt in the following list, is the Volume and Number of the Review & Herald to which the money receipted pay—which should correspond with the Numbers on the Posters. If money for the paper is not in due time acknowledged, notice of the omission should be given.
$2.00 EACH. A L Casebeer 54-9, Asa Burrows 54-9, Luther Upson 54-16, E S Lane 54-4, A W Lou 54-7, Mrs John Stark 54-7, Chas Seward 54-9, W W Sharp 54-12, Mrs A S Bartlett 54-2, B F Carpenter 54-7, Wm LeBaron 54-2, A N Allen 54-1, Wm Treadwell 54-7, Mrs J F Hardiman 51-11, J A Hardy 53-25, Susan Crandall 54-9, Albert Horr 54-10, Carey Smith 54-6, Mrs Geo Dimmick 54-9, Gabriel Lloyd 54-10, Wm R Evans 54-9, Sarah M Lowell 54-7, Wm T Hutchinson 54-6, David Arnold 54-9, N C Walsworth 54-10, E C Loughborough 58-11, Dr J Grover 54-9, Hiram Witter 54-7, Emma Frost 54-7, J L Edwards 54-7, James B Forrest 54-9, Abram Kisner 54-9, M S Simmons 54-9, James Walker 54-9, Zerah Brooks 54-7, Frank A Hall 54-9, Mrs Sarah Cook 54-9, Prudence D Flood 54-9.
$1.00 EACH. Alfred Spencer 52-14, Alpheus Bather 53-7, S F Potts 52-1, Mrs M M Rencher 58-1, Lillian M Bellinger 53-17, A F Valentine 58-9, George Hoffman 58-12, J W Covert 53-9, Susannah LaRue 58-9, Joel Yeager 58-13, Mrs E Granthaus 53-12, Jane Steward 58-9, Philemon Webber 58-9, Flora A Covert 52-22, Maggie Wooster 58-9, Mary A Cruzan 53-25, Sanford Rogers 54-1, Geo J Palmer 53-9, James C Eller 53-7, B McCormick 53-10, Mrs A J Whitsen 58-2, J A Longhead 53-10, E H Woolsey 53-10, A H Clymer 58-12, Z Tyler 54-1, Mrs A J Pratt 58-9, Mrs Eunice Whipple 58-9, George Stone 58-6, Isaac Harvey 53-9, H C Heatley 58-7, Thomas Brown 53-10, S D Davis 53-6, Henry Fleetwood 53-9, P Servoss 53-9, L A Kellogg 53-9, John Goode 54-9, Mrs Eliza H Parker 58-9, K S Downell 58-8, J T McGuire 58-9, Richard Moran 58-10, H H Page 58-9, Mrs Amanda L Kemp 58-9, S P Merrill 53-16, J H Murray 53-11, Louisa Phillips 54-1, H N Lloyd 53-9, L B Kendall 53-9, Ellen C Jessup 58-7, Smith Sharp 58-7, Osbry Horn 58-9, Mrs Eleanor J Eaton 58-10, J S Johnson 53-9, Helen Swift 58-9, W E Dawson 58-8.
_Miscellaneous._
Frank Roberts $1.50 54-9, Nathan LaRue 1.50 54-9, Wm S Cain 1.50 54-9, John G Hedwick 50c 58-1, E A Gifford 50c 58-24, Jane Means 50c 52-22, O H Beach 50c 58-1, J S Sturdivant 50c 58-1, Mrs Maria Covert 50c 58-1, Abigail Hopkins 50c 53-1, James McPherson 50c 53-1, Calvin Jewett 4.00 57-1, S H King 4.00 57-20, I S Pearsall 75c 53-9, J J Kenyon 50c 58-1, G W Knapp 50c 53-1, Scott M Morey 50c 58-1, Mrs Harriet French 50c 58-1, Mrs A Austin 50c 58-1, Sarah E Hopkins 50c 58-1, Wm S Hopkins 1.50 58-16, Wm E Armstrong 5.00 52-22, Mrs Geo Neldrett 75c 58-9, W P Cates 50c 58-1, Emily J Paine 50c 58-1, Niels Larsen 20c 58-4, J Sorensen 8.50 53-18, Jane M Sheets 1.50 54-9, Wm Klee 50c 58-1, John Lambkin 50c 53-1, James Davidson 50c 53-1, John Sturdevant 50c 58-1, W S Elston 50c 58-1, Mattie Jeremiah 50c 53-1, Jno O Lee 25c 52-20, Mrs M J Jefferey 50c 58-1, J A Bidwell 1.50 54-9, Mrs Wm Mead 1.50 54-9, J H Benson 50c 58-1, C H Miles 1.50 54-5.
_Books Sent by Mail._
J H Collins 25c, Meranda Adams 25c, C Wright 25c, C T Hogan 24c, A H Clymer $2.80, Mrs H W Miller 25c, B H Hallock 12c, Mrs E Covert 25c, J L Cupit 86c, H S Elliott 10c, Marie Sloan 20c, Isaac Zirkle 10c, Sarah Donald 10c, John Roberts 20c, Charlie Poff 10c, Julius Wright 15c, A M B Graham 50c, Henry Fleetwood 90c, Matthias McCormick 50c, Wm L Hipkins 50c, H H Boger 1.00, Byron E Benedict 75c, Jonathan Spencer 10c, Lewis Johnson 50c, Luett Nelson 1.45, N S Elliott 80c, H G Sawyer 1.50, Harriet Carr 75c, Isaac Colton 27c, T Fisher 24c, Mrs C E Bell 10c, J Sorenson 1.17, L P Anderson 2.00, Olive A Maxon 1.25, O Mears 46c, O F Colwell 46c, J H Waggoner 46c, Wm Beebe 46c, H A St John 46c, A M Mann 46c, H A St John 6.40, S S Richard 2.00, J S Barry 57c, H W Decker 3.00, M B Miller 60c, Mrs C H Olenbeck 36c, J O Corliss 29c, Frank D Starr 1.89, S W Smith 70c, Mary L Williams 3.72, G I Butler 3.93, M S Burnham 75c, N Clausen 1.75, M M Olson 98c, J N Andrews 32c, J H Bacon 26c, I D Van Horn 26c, John Matteson 32c, W M Jones 32c, Russell Hart 80c, Geo A King 15c, J Fargo 5.48, L McCoy 3.75.
_Books Sent by Freight._
H A St John $46.21, G I Butler 71.44, G I Butler for Mo T & M S 72.80.
_Books Sent by Express._
S M Holly $6.72, G W Colcord 46.79.
_Cash Rec’d on Account._
Robert Sawyer draft from Charlotte $24.09, N Y T & M Society “Emily” (deceased) 1.10, Ind T & M Society per S H Lane 50.78, S H Lane 37.26, E B Lane per S H Lane 50.00, I A Olmstead S H Lane 8.00, Signs of the Times per Ind T & M Society 50.00, Stephen Marlow 1.00, Geo A King 20.00, A O Burrill per J W Miner 45.00, Vt T & M S per T H Purdon 45.00.
_European Mission._
Va T & M Society per S A Keyser $1.00, A Lincklaen friend 10.00.
_Gen. Conf. Fund._
Ind Conf Fund per Eld S N Haskell $66.90.
_Danish Mission._
C Bronson & wife $2.00, L P Anderson 8.00.
_Mich. T. & M. Society._
Dist 6 per F Howe $24.75, Dist 8 per J K Gilbert 5.00, P D Flood 2.00, Dist 9 D Malin 20.00.
_Mich. Conf. Fund._
Watrousville per B Haskins $36.00, Ovid per H S Birmingham 12.25, Sheridan E Ellsworth, 3.00, Muir & Lyons per F Howe 22.50, Carson City 7.46, Marshall per J K Gilbert. 8.00.
_S. D. A. E. Society._
Maggie Wooster $3.00, John H Graham 5.00.
Famine Deaths in India Estimated at 1,350,000
According to official estimates, the deaths from the famine in India were not far from 1,350,000.
Review of the California Christian Advocate on the Sabbath
By Editor
We have received a 16-page tract from the Signs Office, Oakland, Cal., it being a review of the California Christian Advocate on the Sabbath question. As soon as space will permit, we purpose to give some of its good points in our columns.