p. 351 | Signs of the Times, Vol. 5, No. 44. (11/20/1879)

Sensible Suggestions.

If you wish to be healthy, follow nature's laws, eat nature's food, drink nature's drink, and you need not reduce it to a compound extract, unless you have become a compound extract yourself; then it may be consistent to use it in that form. Does nature dictate to man to expose himself to extreme cold or heat, to unusual hunger or fatigue? If it did there would no evil follow. Nature's laws are perfect, and are attended with consequences which are certain. When you violate them and bring on disease, you then send for a physician. He gives compound extracts, and if you die the Lord gets the blame! if you get well the doctor gets the credit. Nature, the true physician, that did all the work, gets nothing. Follow the dictates of nature, never eat that which hurts you, never drink any thing that injures you, never exhaust or over-heat yourself, never submit yourself to extremes, and you will not be liable to need any other doctor's assistance.

How Drunkards are Made.

By Hall's Journal of Health

Drunkards are made in two ways—by habit or by inheritance; the latter is the more hopeless form, because the appetite is more remorseless, more unappeasable—it is in fact a part of the nature of the unfortunate. Three fourths of the idiotic children in a Massachusetts asylum were born of parents one or both of whom drank liquor. But if the father and mother were strictly temperate, yet during the nine months previous to the birth of the child the mother uses spirituous liquors for any cause, just in proportion as she does so the child will inherit the appetite for strong drink. But if the mother is strictly temperate during the whole time previous to the child's birth, yet, while she nurses it, drinks ale or beer, or porter, or spirits, "to make milk," or for any other cause, or gives the infant food or drink mixed with liquor, the child will be impregnated with the love of it. Thus it is that the surroundings of the mother, during gestation and nursing, impress upon the child its physical and moral character; hence the regeneration of the race must come from maternal influence; hence the hope of mankind for amelioration of the condition of society in the future, its improvement in the physical constitution, in mental vigor and moral power, are found in the proper education of our daughters for maternal and domestic duties, and a higher appreciation of their vast responsibilities in the directions above suggested. On the other hand man comes in for his share in the great work, as a father and husband, by giving his cordial co-operation to the same great end by all the means possible to him in labor, self-denial, and generous sympathies.

Secular News.

—The Emperor and Crown Prince of Germany have left the Free Masons.

—Abd-el Kader, the famous Algerian chief, recently died at Damascus, aged 72.

—Pennsylvania has at length passed a law which is ridding the State of tramps.

—A heavy gale, Nov. 3, caused damage to shipping in Liverpool, Dundee, and at other ports.

—The diphtheria amounts to an epidemic in several districts of Russia. The fatality is dreadful.

—Five wrecks of freight trains were reported on the Pennsylvania Railroad on the night of Nov. 11.

—The north span of the bridge across the Kansas at Lawrence, was carried away by a flood, Nov. 12.

—Three spans of a bridge of the Wabash Railroad, at Meredosia, Ill., were blown down by a hurricane, Nov. 12.

—The balance of trade between this country and other nations was $269,000,000 in our favor for the last fiscal year.

—The schooner C. G. Breed, with 24,000 bushels of wheat, from Detroit, was lost, Nov. 14, together with her crew.

—The Peace Congress in Naples broke up in great confusion. Illustrating the condition of the world, against their delusive hopes.

—A treaty has been formed between Servia, Bulgaria, and Montenegro to raise an allied army, to resist encroachments of Austria.

—Contrary to the calculations of both parties, the Republicans in New York have elected their entire State ticket except the Surveyor.

—A fire at Frarbach, Prussia, between Frier and Coblentz, destroyed 60 houses, among them the town hall building, dating from the sixteenth century.

—Russia continues to make heavy arrests of Nihilists. The severity with which they are punished does not decrease their numbers or determination.

—A St. Petersburg letter to the Vienna Abend Post says: If the new British Parliament sustains Lord Beaconsfield's policy, Russia will occupy northern Afghanistan.

—A dispatch from Malta says the British fleet is ready to sail at a moment's notice. The Porte is troubled about it, and, as usual, promises any number of reforms.

—The ship Lady Octavia struck the steamer Champion, off Cape May, the morning of Nov. 8, when the steamer sunk in four minutes; thirty of the passengers and crew were lost.

—The London Times' despatch from Calcutta, says that there seems to be little doubt of the Ameer's treachery. The general opinion is that he will be sent as a State prisoner to India.

—Turkey is manifesting much distrust of England, and seeming more friendly to Russia. It is evident that the great powers have no confidence in each other, and those who look for peace are like to be disappointed.

—Mr. Morgan Brown, an Englishman, has invented a machine that will fire 300 shots a minute, and they will pierce an iron-plated vessel a distance of 1,000 yards. The French Government has ordered 500 of the machines.

—One span of a bridge across the Missouri River at St. Charles, Mo., fell on the night of Nov. 8, precipitating cars, and killing several persons. It is supposed the bridge was struck with lightning, as a heavy storm had just passed over.

—A desperate fight took place in Mexico, not from the Texas line, Nov. 9, between a party of fifty men from New Mexico and a band of 200 Indians. It lasted all day. Thirty-two of the whites were killed, and the others wounded.

—A tornado visited Western Missouri, Nov. 9, destroying a railroad bridge at Pageville, and several buildings. At Strasburg one church and three dwellings were swept entirely away, and four stores and three dwellings leveled to the ground.

—The Turkish newspapers are very violent against England. They declare that her demands are more unjust than the attempts of Russia to interfere in the Turkish administration, in resistance to which Turkey waged a great war. But an order has been issued suppressing all such newspaper expressions.

—Among the telegrams received at the Chicago reception, was the following: "Present my personal congratulations to Gen. Grant on his safe arrival to his country. I fought for his country honorably and won. I fought for mine and lost. I am ready to try it again. Death to the Union. R. TOOMBS."

—Beaconsfield's knowledge is very limited for a great statesman. Sir John A. Macdonald told him that there was a large movement from "the western provinces" into Manitoba, and he thought these provinces were our Western States, and accordingly asserted that there were thousands of our Western farmers moving into Manitoba.

—A heavy and destructive tornado passed through Crawford county, in North-western Arkansas, Nov. 8. The track of the storm was half a mile wide, and a clean sweep was made of everything in its path. Trees were twirled like straws, houses unroofed and overturned, and in places not even a sapling was left standing. One house was lifted and transported out of sight.

Religious News and Notes.

By Editor

—Reports of missionary work in China are more than usually encouraging.

—It is said that Duluth has eleven churches not half of which is now used.

—Bishop Whittingham, Episcopal, of Maryland, died recently, aged 74 years.

—Tremont Temple, Boston, is to be rebuilt with a larger seating capacity than it had before.

—The Japanese Government has given permission to a native publisher to print an edition of Genesis in Chinese.

—The Mormons are offering determined resistance to the officers in their efforts to enforce the laws against polygamy.

—Dr. Loverick Pierce, “the oldest Methodist minister,” died at his residence in Sparta, Georgia, Nov. 10, aged 95 years.

—The Methodists of Philadelphia, led by Mrs. Bishop Simpson, are preparing to hold a great fair to raise funds to found a Methodist orphanage in that city.

—Dr. A. J. Frost, pastor of the Baptist church of San Jose, was most active in the indorsement reception of Dr. Kalloch, which so alienated his flock that he resigned.

—The Pope is progressive enough to realize the power of the press. He is to establish a paper as an organ in Rome, the first number to appear with the beginning of the new year.

—Henry Morgan, a Boston preacher, is on a crusade against church gambling. He not only denounces it, but has given notice that he shall prosecute the first violation of the law of the State which takes place in a church fair.

—The Chinese are doing missionary work among their Mohameda n subjects in the Province of Yunan. An imperial decree offers freedom from taxation to every one who will renounce his religion and follow the teachings of Confucius.

—The Richmond Religious Herald says, “It is better that churches should grow steadily under the ministry of their pastors, than that they should increase by the spasmodic efforts of revivalists, with the reaction almost certainly consequent on them.”

—Love of novelty may lead to things unseemly. Instance the following item: “Rev. J. K. Falconer, a popular preacher in London, is an expert bicyclist, and on Sunday mornings rolls to church on one of those vehicles, followed by a crowd of friends similarly mounted.”

—The Sandwich Island Friend contains an account of the organization of the first Chinese church on the Hawaiian Islands. The Rev. M. Kuxa, pastor of the Kaumakapili church, having led in prayer, the hymn, “Nearer My God to Thee,” was sung in Chinese and English.

—The Christian Herald of London says that Moses Montefiore is now seeking to secure the re-establishment of the Jews in Jerusalem, and is taking steps to restore the city. He has given orders to cultivate all the land in front of the Judah Torah houses, and has caused a large cistern to be constructed which will secure a full supply of water. Terraces are to be rebuilt as they probably were in the days of Solomon.

—Buddhist pilgrims in India travel sometimes hundreds of miles by measuring their length on the ground, marking the place to which their head comes, then bringing their feet to that point, measuring their length again, and so on. Others roll the entire distance, and others still walk on their knees. There are men in India who claim not to have risen from their knees for twelve years.” Here apply the common excuse: “It will do just as well, if you are only sincere.”

—A well-known clergyman who preached in a village in Massachusetts, found his hearers diminishing day by day, and consulted an old Scotch sea-faring man, who could not boast of much religion, but who stuck by the ship, why the people would not come to church. ‘I canna exactly tell, mon ; ye preach on Spring and Autumn most eloquent discourses, and ye improve the great accident and loss of life on the sound: ye might try them with something out of the Bible, and, being fresh, maybe it would hold them another Sunday or two.”

—Dr. Lorimer, who read another man’s sermon in Chicago, for which he was greatly praised until some one recognized it, pleads that in reading he becomes so “saturated” with the ideas of another, having also a retentive memory, that he gives utterance to their words unconsciously! The papers label it “unconscious borrowing,” which will no doubt become as popular to the pulpit as the plea of “moral insanity” in the courts. And all of which serves to lower the sacred office in the estimation of the world, especially that part which abhors deception.

Obituary.

By J. S. Howard

DIED, near Guenoc, Lake county, Cal., Nov. 7, 1879, of brain fever, Myron C., youngest son of R. D. and S. A. Hicks, aged 6 years, 7 months, and 3 days. Little Myron had been a great sufferer for the past two years, from the perishing away of the bone of his right limb, which made him a cripple. Our brother and family have this blessed assurance in their affliction: If they are faithful till the Lifegiver comes, they will be united again as one family. Funeral service by the writer. Text, Jer. 31: 16, 17. J. S. HOWARD.

Song Anchor.

CALIFORNIA PRESS NOTICES.

"THE SONG ANCHOR," for Sabbath-school and Praise Service, by J. E. White, in size and style like "Pure Gold," and books of that class. It is issued from the Pacific Press Publishing house, in Oakland, Cal. It deserves special consideration at the hands of Sunday-school people of this coast for these reasons: 1. Of the real excellence of the book as a book of Sunday-school music. 2. Of the most creditable style, mechanically considered, in which it is gotten up. 3. That it is a California production, both composition and manufacture.—Cal. Christian Advocate.

"THE SONG ANCHOR."—Among the myriad publications of this character already afloat upon our musical sea, we have not seen its equal for beauty, nor one to which we could advise all to "Anchor" for the real excellence and true merit of the work, until the appeared, which fully meets the de-

Post-Office Errors.

By Editor

WE are not grumblers. We have a reasonable supply of patience, which is well worn. But some things ought not to be too long endured. Some time since we received the following note, partly printed and partly written, in proper legal form:—

“Post Office at San Francisco, Cal., "To the Editor of SIGNS OF THE TIMES, Sir: Pursuant to instructions from the Postmaster General. I beg leave to inform you that your paper addressed to Eliza Hunter is not taken out, but remains dead in this Office. You will please discontinue the same. JAMES COEY, Postmaster. Reason: Not called for.”

As the person indicated is an old subscriber and had paid far into 1880, we sent this notice to her, and she returned it with the indorsement:—

“The report is not true. ELIZA HUNTER.”

We might have thought there was some unjust interference in this case if it were the only one. But two more have occurred in the same manner. One brother, a diligent worker and officer in the San Francisco church and Sabbath-school, was honored with the same kind of notice. In this case we knew the report was not true, and the brother went to the Postmaster personally, and gave him such a friendly talk as the circumstances required, informing him also that he had received his paper every week without a single failure. In this case the paper was delivered to his address by the carrier, so there was no excuse for the notice.

Very recently we have been notified that papers regularly mailed are not received, and inquiries are made as to the cause. We do not know. We do not wish to believe that there is any petty crookedness in so large and important an office as that at San Francisco.

We will not complain of slow mail between that Office and Oakland, because our experience is shared in by so many that our grievances are lost in the crowd. A daily paper here records the receipt of a letter, Nov. 11, which was mailed in S. F. Nov. 4. A man in that city wrote a business letter to this Office, and the urgency of the case would not permit him to leave it with our agent there, who would deliver it in person next day. So he mailed it, and we received it the fourth day after! This for three mails a day between the cities is unparalleled. Had it been mailed to Ogden and returned, we could have received it sooner.

San Jose, Cal.

By B. A. Stephens

THERE are a few here yet trying to live out "present truth." Bro. J. W. Cronkrite is leader, and Sr. D. E. Doan, church clerk and librarian. There are eight names on the tithing pledge, and the same number on the teetotal pledge. Bro. E. B. Saunders is superintendent, and Sr. Louisa Boardman secretary of the Sabbath-school. It has two classes, children and adults. The class contribution boxes are used. A club of six Instructors is taken. The Congregational church is rented for regular Sabbath meetings. The tithing boxes have been taken by nearly all. There is some outside interest. I now go to Gilroy, Cal., to hold a series of meetings.

Nov. 13, 1879. B. A. STEPHENS.

Digestion and Health.

By Editor

THIS is the title of a well-printed and well-bound volume of 176 pages, which has just come to our table. It is written by Dr. J. H. Kellogg, of the Medical and Surgical Sanitarium, Battle Creek, Mich., published by the Good Health Publishing Company, of that city. It contains the valuable thoughts of Dr. K.’s pamphlet on Dyspepsia, with over one hundred pages of other matter, important to all classes. The information which it contains on the subject of the digestive organs, their structure and powers, with directions for their proper treatment, and notices of the common methods of abusing them, should not only be read but studied by all. As good digestion lies at the foundation of good health, so imperfect digestion lies at the foundation of disease or ill health. When we consider the prevalence of disease, and the enormous sums of money spent for nostrums, not to speak of the vast amount of sufferings, we can say in truth, of the knowledge imparted in this invaluable volume,—“There are millions in it.” For sale at this Office. Price, 75c, retail.

Swindling Advertisements.

By Editor

MANY of our readers must have noticed the advertisement in many papers of “Rev. J. T. Inman,” giving residence or business office at the “Bible House,” in New York City, formerly a missionary in a foreign land, where he became acquainted with the wonderful healing virtues of a plant, no where else to be found, of which information could be had by applying to him, &c.

The man who put forth these advertisements, and received answers directed to “Rev. J. T. Inman,” has lately died, and the following facts have come to light:—

His name was not Inman; he never was a minister, and of course not a missionary; he was never in a foreign country; he had no room at the Bible House; efforts had been often made, without success, to compel a suspension of the publication of the falsehood; he dealt in no foreign medicinal plant; and he received from correspondents about $250,000.

Those who sent money to this swindler may not be highly gratified to learn these facts; though they may from them learn a lesson to their profit.

The Postmaster-General has entered upon a crusade against the venders of lottery tickets, for which all sensible people will give him thanks. He forbids the carrying or delivery of their mails, and all money orders drawn in their favor are to be returned to the senders.

Those who have taken the number of tickets and the amount of the prizes, at the lottery gamblers’ own figures, and given large allowances for advertising, estimate that these lottery men, mostly in New Orleans, and their agents in New York, make at least $100,000 a year each. Who feeds this constant drain of the resources of the people? Many, no doubt, are grumbling of hard times who could provide liberally for their families with what they have given to lottery swindlers, saying nothing of the amount wasted in tobacco and beer, or whisky. But, unfortunately, warnings do but little good to them. They love excitement, and suffer themselves to be humbugged without complaining.

We say to all, let alone all medical advertisers in the newspapers, and all who promise to give you much for little. Earn your money honestly, throw away nothing foolishly, and practice economy strictly, and hard times will flee from you as if in disgust.

Rocklin, Cal.

By Editor

WE are informed by the Elder of the Rocklin church that two have lately united with that church, and more are interested in the truth.

A Request.

By Editor

THIS was sent in some time since but was mislaid.

The person who sends the SIGNS to Arthur M. Wade, Toronto, Canada, is requested to send their address to P. O. Box 1079.

Sensational Sermonic Announcements

By Editor

THE sensational sermonic announcements begin with the autumnal equinox. We noted one the other day to the effect, "Sermon in the evening ‘on the Man who Waxed Fat and Kicked.’" We wonder our sensationalist didn't announce his subject as "the gentleman whose plethoric condition bordered upon obesity, and who projected his pedal extremities forward with a convulsive movement in a rapid manner." When one is going to be a clown one ought to be the best clown possible.— Christian at Work.

Appointments.

By John Harvey Waggoner

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—The first and third Sabbath, and the second and fourth Sunday evening of each month.

SAN FRANCISCO—The second and fourth Sabbath and the first and third Sunday evenings of each month. J. H. Waggoner.

Business Department.

By Editor

Organ for Sale.

An excellent Cottage Organ, well made, fine toned, yet heavy enough for church of moderate size. Was bought on favorable terms and will be sold accordingly. For information apply at this Office.

$2.00 EACH. Wm F Burns 6-43, C L Mack 6-41, Mrs C Ruoff 6-43, Thomas Guffee 6-38, Maria Beglinger 6-43, Louisa Cordevent 6-43.

$1.50 EACH. W S Jackson 7-1, Mrs Mary Davidson 6-43, Mrs E R Sanders 6-43, Mrs E Carter 6-25, S B Everett 6-43, J C Beedy 6-43, Mrs A Wood 6-43, Mrs S M Merick 6-43, Wm R Johnson 6-43, Mary J Emery 6-43.

$1.20 EACH. John Clayson 6-43, Mrs Hosea Wheeler 6-43, Harvey Spaulding 6-43, Alfred Wheeler 6-43, Mrs Oliver Sisco 6-43, G J Stevens 6-43, J E Rose 6-43, Mrs H Bryan 6-43, Mrs S E Miller 6-43, Georgia Lane 6-43, Lottie Beach 6-43, Marietta Neyhart 6-43, Chas Morgan 6-43, David Upson 6-45, Geo D Ballou 6-45, E S Lane 6-43, Sarah E Lane 6-43, A E King 6-43, G W Bliss 7-18, J M Ballou 6-43.

MISCELLANEOUS. John Waterfield 1.00, 6-20, Edward Colgrove 1.00, 6-19, John Prine 1.00, 6-19, Oakland V M Society (150 copies) 75.00, 6-17, Mrs F A Downing 50c 6-10, Mrs M V Hall 50c 6-10, Mrs Jno Winterburn 50c 6-10, Mrs H W King 50c 6-10, Mrs Mollie M Cracker 50c 6-10, J H Towne 50c 6-10, Mrs A C Green (20 copies) 3.55, 6-17, Mrs Ellen Best 75c 6-19, Silas Packard 50c 6-11, T P Jackson 75c 6-19, Mrs Mary Whate 60c 6-19, Mrs S R N Barrows (2 copies) 2.40, 6-43, Mrs A S Hutchies (3 copies) 3.60, 6-43, J F Colby (2 copies) 2.40, 6-43, Levi Hildrith 75c 6-19, Mrs E Levina Moore 50c 6-11, Elgur Wiles (2 copies) 2.40, 6-43, Luther Upson (2 copies) 2.40, 6-43, E C Hoxie (2 copies) 2.40, 6-43.

OAKLAND CHURCH. W R H Avery 1.50.

RECEIVED ON ACCOUNT. Ohio T and M Society 37.00.

The Song Anchor

"Song Anchor" appeared, which fully meets the demand. It is a California production, and one of which we may justly feel proud.—Mauvais' Musical Friend, Oakland, Cal.

"THE SONG ANCHOR" has been introduced into over thirty Sabbath-schools in California, where it is giving the best of satisfaction.—Prest. Cal. S. S. Association.

FROM THE EAST.

"THE SONG ANCHOR," foremost among the most deserving candidates for public favor. We have used the "Song Anchor" in the Battle Creek College for a year, and have thus tested its wearing properties. It does not grow old, for it has something for all occasions and for all tastes. He who prefers old pieces of standard merit, will here find some of the best of these. If the fresh and sparkling combinations of the most modern style of composition are sought, they are found in abundance here. We can heartily recommend it to all who wish to buy a book to keep.—U. Smith, Professor of Biblical Literature in Battle Creek College.

I HAVE recently examined the new edition of the Song Anchor, and I find myself much pleased with the new music that has been added to it. It forms now a very desirable book for Sabbath-schools and praise service. The music is largely new, and many of the hymns were written expressly for this book, and both are in such variety as to meet the wants of classes of all ages. C. W. STONE. Eden Mills, Vt., Oct. 9, 1879.

ABOUT six months ago we introduced the SONG ANCHOR in our Sabbath-schools in this State. It has given general satisfaction and elicited high praise from good judges of music. All our schools now use this book exclusively. We also use it in our revival services with the best of effect, as many of the songs are peculiarly adapted to such work. It is worthy of a wide circulation.—D. M. CANRIGHT, Prest. Ohio S. S. Association.

I GLADLY acknowledge the receipt of a copy of the new edition of the SONG ANCHOR. I have no hesitancy in saying that I regard it the best book of the kind ever published.—SMITH SHARP, Prest. Kansas S. S. Association.

I NEVER have known any book to go into use so rapidly, and be so generally liked, as the SONG ANCHOR in Michigan. It is used almost exclusively in the Sabbath-schools, and much in prayer meetings as well as in meetings of public worship.—PROF. G. H. BELL, Prest. Michigan S. S. Association.

No time or expense have been spared to make this book just what is wanted for the Sabbath-school and praise service, as the above testimonials indicate. It is printed on fine tinted paper, and substantially bound in three styles of binding. Prices in board covers, 35 cts. each, $3.60 per dozen, $30.00 per 100 copies. In cloth, 50 cts. each, $10.00 per 100 copies. Schools ordering 50 or more of this style of binding can have the name of their school put on the back in gold, free of charge. In morocco, gilt edge, beautifully bound, printed on fine calendered paper, $2.00 each; a fine holiday present. Individual names will be stamped on this style free of charge.

BOOKS, PAMPHLETS AND TRACTS,

Issued by the Seventh-day Adventist Publishing Association, and for Sale at this Office.

ANY of the books, pamphlets, and tracts issued at this Office, may be obtained of Eld. J. N. Loughborough, Ravenswood, Shirley Road, Southampton, England, who will furnish catalogues and prices in English money, and receive subscriptions for all our periodicals.

The Sanctuary and the 2300 Days of Daniel 8:14. By Elder U. Smith. This question has developed the people known as the Seventh-day Adventists, and is the pivotal doctrine upon which their applications of prophecy largely depend. 352 pages. $1.00

Thoughts on Daniel, critical and practical. By Elder U. Smith. An exposition of the book of Daniel, verse by verse. 384 pp. 1.00

Thoughts on Revelation. By Elder U. Smith. With notes or remarks on every verse in the book of Revelation. 352 pp. 1.00

Life of Wm. Miller, with portrait. Interesting sketches of the life and public labors of this pioneer in the Advent movement in this country. 416 pp. 1.00

The Biblical Institute. A synopsis of the lectures given at the Institute held at Oakland, Cal., April, 1877, covering the main points of our faith. 352 pp. 1.00

History of the Sabbath and First Day of the Week, for the period of 6,000 years. By Elder J. N. Andrews. This is a work of unusual interest, prepared with great care, and is full of historical and Scriptural facts. 528 pp. 1.00

Music--Pearly Portals.

By Editor

WE afford to the numerous patrons of the SIGNS a rare treat in the piece of music on this page. It is a page of Song Anchor, second edition, and is one of Mr. Hakes' best. It is no fault of the music that it needs fineness of execution to be well appreciated. We believe its equal will scarcely be found in any other book of Sabbath-school music.

The Song Anchor has become a favorite wherever it has been used, and it is gaining in popularity constantly. See notices in another column.

The Great Controversy.

By Editor

OUR readers will rejoice with us that we are able to resume the publication of the articles on this subject from the pen of Sister White. Many have inquired for them, but her labors during the season of Camp-meetings were so great that it was not possible for her to continue them. We hope to be permitted to publish them continuously from this time.