The first State quarterly meeting of the Ohio Tract and Missionary Society for the year commencing Oct. 4, 1875, was held at Clyde, Jan. 1, 2, 1876. Meeting convened at the hall at 10:30 A. M.; opened by prayer by Eld. H. A. St. John.
No meeting having been held the previous quarter, the first thing in order was the reading of report of labor for the quarter just closed, which showed the following results:—
No. of families visited, 107; No. of letters written, 37; No. of new subscribers for the various periodicals, 74; No. of periodicals distributed, 400; pages of tracts and pamphlets distributed, 67,823. The financial standing of the Society is as follows:—
Money on hand at commencement of quarter, $120.67
Receipts, 170.53
Total, $291.20
Expenses, 230.08
Balance on hand, $61.12
The subject of the indebtedness of Dist. No. 5 was introduced by the President for the consideration of the Board of Directors. After due consideration, it was moved that it be laid over until next meeting. Carried.
The propriety of making some changes in the districts was next considered, and it was decided to divide Dist. No. 5 by setting off the counties of Williams, Defiance, Paulding, Van Wert, and Mercer, into a new district, to be entitled Dist. No. 6, of which Bro. C. G. Daniels was appointed director.
Bro. Wm. Cottrell, director of Dist. No. 1, having removed from that district, sent in a request that Dist. No. 1 be merged into Dist. No. 2, thereby releasing him from the responsibilities of his office. After due consideration, it was decided to let the districts remain, release Bro. Cottrell, and appoint J. W. Lucas to act as director in Dist. No. 1.
The necessity of adopting some method for transferring memberships within the Tract Society was next considered, and decision made that members moving from one district to another, within the limits of the State, should be supplied with certificates of membership from the director.
Many interesting remarks were made by the President, which were well calculated to inspire courage, hope, and zeal, in the hearts of the people, and to encourage them to devote their energies to this good cause. Though feeble results mark our efforts in the past, yet all hearts are cheered. The cloud is lifting, and we hope ere long to see this branch of the work accomplish its object in the spread of the last message.
Meeting adjourned to first Sabbath and Sunday in April, to be held at Clyde.
H. A. St. John, Pres.
M. E. UNDERWOOD, Sec.
SCATTERING ABROAD.
By Ada L. Colcord
As my husband and myself were going to Gridley last week, we saw several passengers on the train to whom we decided to give each a copy of our periodicals, provided the introductory conversation should prove promising. Six papers were given away without any incident occurring worthy of remark, except that they were read with manifest interest; not so with the remaining two we presented.
There was an intelligent-looking young lady sitting in front of us to whom I offered a choice copy of the REVIEW, telling her it contained some good articles which I thought would interest her if she enjoyed religious reading. She readily accepted it, but as soon as she saw by whom it was published, she said, “I know something of that denomination; I don't believe the doctrine.” I soon learned that she was returning from ____, where she had been attending school. At this place, the truth has not been properly represented. Much harm has been done by the inconsistent course of some who profess to love and obey it. It is almost impossible to benefit those who have been thus prejudiced.
How solemn the thought that he that is not with Christ is against him; and he that gathers not with him, scatters abroad. One untidy family can do more harm in a neighborhood than can be counteracted by the consistent course of ten orderly households. A short time before arriving at G., my husband conversed with an elderly lady who resides in Missouri. He asked her if she would not accept a religious paper. She replied: “Certainly.” She had met several of our brethren and sisters in Kansas; had attended a number of our meetings; “had heard Eld. White preach;” and appeared to be favorably impressed. “He that is not against me is for me.”
If the surroundings be favorable, we may confidently hope that this aged woman will yet rejoice in the light of the third angel's message; while, on the other hand, we greatly fear that the young lady is beyond our reach. “Precept will teach, but example will draw.”
All of us exert an influence over those with whom we associate, and that, too, far more potently than many realize. We cannot occupy neutral ground. Influence, brethren and sisters, influence.
ADA L. COLCORD.
AGITATE!
“What good is there in agitation? it only stirs up opposition,” is a familiar declaration to those engaged in the work of moral reform. It was frequently heard during the slavery controversy, and now it is familiar to those engaged in the temperance reform. We know, however, that agitation is desirable in the natural world. Not the running brook, but the stagnant pool, produces malaria and its resultant fever; not the fresh blowing winds, but the close, breathless atmosphere, engenders disease and death. So it is in the moral world: agitation is life; stagnation, death. Let wickedness alone, do not expose it, and its promoters will be satisfied, and widespread moral ruin will be the result.
On the other hand, agitate! expose wickedness by bringing the light of God’s holy law to shine upon it, and good will be the result.
THE REVIEW
By Dudley Marvin Canright
Editors of the Review: Number 1 of Vol. 47 of the REVIEW is just received. We are all delighted with its appearance. We think it much improved; and then the matter in this number is uncommonly interesting. The cut of the chart, with the accompanying description, is invaluable. This would attract the attention and awaken the interest of almost any one into whose hands it should be placed. If the whole volume is like this first-fruit, which we hope it will be, what a rich feast those will lose who do not take it. We wish you much success in conducting this paper. I shall do all I can to write for it and circulate it.
D. M. Canright.
The Review and Herald.
By Editor
Battle Creek, Mich., Fifth-Day, Jan. 20, 1876.
We publish this week a Conference Directory, giving the name and address of the President and Secretary of each Conference. If any mistakes are made, the parties concerned will please notify us immediately. We give this as a convenient document for reference by our brethren and sisters everywhere.
Some of the brethren are writing to this Office, suggesting that space be secured to represent our publications and our work at the coming Centennial Exhibition at Philadelphia. We would say that application has already been made for that purpose.
In a private letter, Bro. S. Osborn states the encouraging fact that the brethren in his field of labor, Kentucky, have already raised $172 for the purpose of putting a tent in the field in that State next summer.
CURIOUS.—The hymn, “Heir of the Kingdom, oh! why dost thou slumber?” which we have had for years in our hymn book, appears in the Advent Christian Times, of Dec. 29, 1875, credited to “S. J. B., in Herald of Life.”
MINNESOTA
By James White
The State of Minnesota is a promising field. That State has suffered from the grasshopper scourge as well as Kansas and Missouri. Minnesota should not be forgotten in our liberalities.
We are gratified to see our people donating liberally to help these young and destitute Conferences. Let the means come in, and let Minnesota share equally. Last year we gave $100 to the Kansas and Missouri Conference. Then when that Conference was divided, making the Missouri Conference and the Kansas Conference, we gave $100 to each. We now give $100 to Minnesota, and ask that our people still donate liberally, and that the three States share equally. God bless the labors of our ministers in these three Conferences. Our people will expect much of them, under God, in bringing souls to Christ and his truth.
JAMES WHITE.
Oakland, Cal., Jan. 10, 1876.
TESTIMONY TO THE CHURCH.
By Editor
TESTIMONY to the Church No. 26, is being printed on the Oakland, Cal. press, and will be ready about the 20th. No previous testimony has been more important than No. 26.
Tract and Missionary workers should take hold of the matter of circulating this testimony at once. Those who have least interest to obtain it, need it most. It will have to be circulated through the mails.
Price, postage paid, 25 cents a copy. Address, SIGNS OF THE TIMES, Oakland, California.
THE CHART.
By Uriah Smith
ORDERS are pouring in so rapidly for the illustration of the chart with explanation, given in No. 1, present volume, that it has been thought prudent to secure some extra plates before printing. This will explain the delay in filling orders. They will be filled in a few days.
U. S.
CALLS FOR HELP.
By Uriah Smith
We are frequently receiving calls for help from different States where there are openings for the presentation of the truth, with flattering prospects of success. They want a minister, and write to this Office to inquire if one cannot be sent. The best we can do with such requests is to send them to the Presidents of the Conferences from which they come, or those nearest to them. And our friends would save time to send their requests directly to the President of their Conference. This is one of the reasons which has led us to prepare the Conference Directory given in this number. U. S.
APPOINTMENTS
By Uriah Smith
Look well at all appointments that appear in the paper, so as to be sure not to overlook any meeting in your church or neighborhood. We make this request, as our columns are sometimes so crowded that we have not room to give appointments a second insertion. Having been in once they may not appear again. So do not overlook them, nor forget them if they appear but once. U. S.
Herding Cattle on the Sabbath.
By Uriah Smith
We have received letters from several of our brethren in the Western States inquiring whether watching or herding stock on the Sabbath is consistent with a proper observance of the commandment. And one inquires how Abraham and other Sabbath-keeping herdsmen of olden times probably managed that business.
Will some of our preaching brethren who live in the West, and who are better acquainted with that business and the circumstances attending it, consider this inquiry and answer it?
U. S.
CONFERENCE DIRECTORY.
The following list of the names and addresses of the Presidents and Secretaries of all our Conferences, will be convenient for reference for our brethren in their respective States.
GENERAL CONFERENCE.
Pres., James White, Battle Creek, Mich., and Oakland, Cal.
Sec. Uriah Smith, Battle Creek, Mich.
IOWA & NEBRASKA CONFERENCE.
Pres., Henry Nicola, Richmond, Washington Co., Iowa.
Sec., L. McCoy, Sigourney, Keokuk Co., Iowa.
ILLINOIS CONFERENCE.
Pres., G. W. Colcord, Lovington, Moultrie Co., Ill.
Sec., C. H. Bliss, Cerro Gordo, Ill.
WISCONSIN CONFERENCE.
Pres., O. A. Olsen, Fort Howard, Brown Co., Wis.
Sec., A. S. Osborn, Bloomington, Grant Co., Wis.
MINNESOTA CONFERENCE.
Pres., Harrison Grant, Medford, Steele Co., Minn.
Sec., O. W. Pierce, Stewartville, Olmsted Co., Minn.
MICHIGAN CONFERENCE.
Pres., E. H. Root, Coopersville, Ottawa Co., Mich.
Sec., S. Brownsberger, Battle Creek, Mich.
VERMONT CONFERENCE.
Pres., A. S. Hutchins, Irasburg, Vt.
Sec., C. W. Stone, Richford, Vt.
NEW ENGLAND CONFERENCE.
Pres., S. N. Haskell, South Lancaster, Mass.
Sec., Miss M. L. Huntley, South Lancaster, Mass.
MAINE CONFERENCE.
Pres., J. B. Goodrich, Hartland, Me.
Sec., Timothy Bryant, North Jay, Me.
N. Y. & PA. CONFERENCE.
Pres., B. L. Whitney, Kirkville, Onon. Co., N. Y.
Sec., S. B. Whitney, Litchfield, Her. Co., N. Y.
KANSAS CONFERENCE.
Pres., J. N. Ayers, Farlinville, Linn Co., Kansas.
Sec., Esther Stevens, Elk Falls, Howard Co., Kansas.
MISSOURI CONFERENCE.
Pres., J. H. Rogers, Hamilton, Mo.
Sec., Wm. Evans, Hamilton, Mo.
OHIO CONFERENCE.
Pres., H. A. St. John, Clyde, Sandusky Co., Ohio, Box 600.
Sec., A. M. Mann, Darlington, Richland Co., Ohio.
INDIANA CONFERENCE.
Pres., James Harvey, North Liberty St. Joseph Co., Ind.
Sec., Margaret Fatic, Mechanicsburg, Henry Co., Ind.
CALIFORNIA CONFERENCE.
Pres., Eld. J. N. Loughborough, Oakland, Cal.
Sec., Wm. Saunders, Woodland, Yolo Co., Cal.
THE FAMILY HEALTH ALMANAC.
By Editor
We learn by reports from the T. & M. Societies that some have already disposed of the larger share of the almanacs ordered. New England has sold 10,000, having done more than any other society. None need be discouraged, thinking it is too late. There is no substantial reason why the next two months may not be as good as the last two for the almanac business. Some of the most enterprising publishers are just issuing almanacs. Last year, orders for thousands of our almanacs were received as late as June. The type for this year's edition is still standing; shall we have another edition. If any societies can dispose of more, please let us know at once, and we will print them.
PUBLISHERS HEALTH REFORMER.
Allegan, Mich
Appointments.
And as ye go, preach, saying, The kingdom of Heaven is at hand.
Allegan, Mich.
A private note recently received from Bro. Canright, stated that he would be in Allegan to commence a series of meetings there Jan. 22. As no regular appointment has been received, we fear it has miscarried, and hence make this statement.
We will meet with the brethren in Dist. No. 10, at Niles Hill, N. Y. (Wellsville P. O.), Jan. 29 and 30. S. N. Haskell, B. L. Whitney.
The next T. & M. quarterly meeting for Dist. No. 5, will be held at Jamaica, Vt., Feb. 12 and 13. Hope to attend this meeting. A. S. Hutchins.
The next general quarterly meeting of the Iowa and Neb. T. & M. Society, will be held at Sigourney, Iowa, March 4 and 5, 1876.
This notice is given in good time, so that all of the directors may have time to hold the district meetings, get in all the reports, and send them to the secretary, C. G. Johnson, Sigourney, Iowa, in time. At our last meeting, more than half of the districts did not report at all. Brethren, this is not as it should be. If any of the officers of this Society cannot perform their duties, for want of interest or any other cause, please report, that your place may be filled by some one that will work. H. Nicola, Pres.
Providence permitting, I will hold meetings at Lyons, Wis., or on the Prairie east of Baraboo, as the brethren there may determine, commencing Friday evening, Jan. 28, and continuing over Sabbath and first-day. Should like to have the brethren and sisters from Dell Prairie and Douglas Center attend.
At Douglas Center, Friday evening, Feb. 4, continuing over Sabbath and first-day; meeting to be held at either school-house, as Bro. Judd may appoint. I. Sanborn.
Quarterly meeting for the Patricksburg church, at Patricksburg, Owen Co., Ind., Feb. 5 and 6, commencing on the eve of the 4th. We expect all the brethren and sisters of Owen Co. to be present. We will hold a Tract Society meeting in connection with the quarterly meeting, and also make arrangements for s. B., and attend to such other business as may be brought up. N. Carahoof.
The next Tract and Missionary meeting for Dist. No. 1, Vt., will be held at Bordoville, Jan. 29 and 30, 1876. Will Bro. H. W. Pierce, of Bordoville, and I. Stanhope, of East Richford, see that a full report is sent in to me at least one week previous to the meeting? And to our brethren we wish to say, Be sure to give a full report of all that you have done during the quarter. This will help to make the meeting one of interest to all. We shall be greatly disappointed if this does not prove to be the most interesting Tract Society meeting ever held in our midst. Come prepared to stay till the close; and pray that the Lord may send the true missionary spirit into our midst. Charles P. Whitford, Director.
Quarterly meeting for the church of Burnside, Wis., Feb. 4 and 5, 1876. The brethren from Modena and Arkansaw are requested to attend. Let us come to this meeting seeking the blessing of God, and consecrating ourselves anew to his work. Bro. I. Sanborn is urgently requested to meet with us. J. D. Mulhollen.
The Lord willing, I will hold meetings in Ohio as follows:—
Waterford, Jan. 20–24, 1876.
Appleton, “ 27–31, “
Bowersville, Feb. 3–7, “
H. A. St. John.
Quarterly meeting at Litchfield, Minn., Jan. 29, 30. Koronas, Feb. 5, 6. Harrison Grant.
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Miscellaneous.
Adda Biddle 25c 47-13, Mrs B M Hibbard 10c 48-4, E E Sanford 25c 48-8, A L Prescott 10c 48-23, O F Tripp 50c 47-13, Peter and Bird 25c 47-13, M Martinell 50c 47-13, Mr Applegarth 50c 48-1, Henry Koons 50c 48-2, A C Burdeau 3.00, 49-24, Mrs Sophia Vance 50c 48-2, W Reynolds 3.00 49-24.
Books Sent by Mail.
Wm H Wild 67c, Mrs Alson Burr 30c, Andrew Fleming 63c, James R Wilson 85c, Mary B Moore $1.50 F Curtis 1.00, C Vincent 10c, R H C Richardson 10c, Mrs Forrest 10c, G C Dickinson 50c, C M Clough 50c, Wm Dawson 50c, Mrs Wealthy McWitt 1.00, Abraham Caryell 2.00, Chas A Raush 1.92, A H Oberholster 1.12, Casper Harbeck 15c, N Foster 40c, C B Dodge 25c, Miss H D Steinhauer 25c, J H Brown 30c, Henry Noble 1.00, E F Steele 50c, A S Gillett 60c, W C Hebner 1.10, Wm J Boynton 35c, Margaret Cummings 25c, R Garrett 3.00, John Blosser 10c, Geo D Wheat 1.00, Susan Vincent 25c, Oliver Spencer 25c, J C Oliver 1.10, W F Ross M D 1.00, J E B Morrison 25c, Dianna Smith 10c, Wm Carpenter 60c, John Tate 25c, Arthur Wilkes 46c, E W Pearson 6.50, James A Fracker 43c, Mrs W C Stokes 1.00, J R Stone 1.00, M McGregor 3.21, O F Guilford 3.55, A Bosworth 5.00, John Warner 30c, Clark Chadwick 30c, W B Brown 89c, Dr Crosby Carlton 10c, Miss H A Genseny 20c, H W Decker 2.45, P Black 50c, J P Henderson 50c, Annie Kroty 55c, Wm Johnson 10c, Abel Reynolds 1.00, John Y Wilcox 25c, S S Marshall 10c, Sarah L Downer 10c, L B Wilbur 35c, John Brown 50c, R D Tyson 3.00, Dr Honeywell 1.99.
Mich. T. & M. Society.
Dist No 10 per Wm Potter $17.15, Dist No 6 per J Fargo 40.00.
S. D. A. Educational Society.
H W Barrows $100.00.
Educational Aid Fund.
G A Heacox $10.00.
Swiss Mission.
A friend 50c, E L Lamson $1.00, R Wellman 50c.
Book Fund.
A friend $1.00, Wm G Allen $2.00, Mrs N Craig 2.00.
Pacific Mission.
Thos Breeding $11.50, Harvey Keeney 11.50, G H Heacox 10.00, Mrs G E Heacox 10.00.
Cash Rec’d on Account.
Cal T & M Society $6.00, C H Chaffee 21.35, N Orcutt 57c, H Wren 5.00, New York T & M Society 200.00.
Mo. & Kan. Ministers.
Mrs A H Sweet $1.00, “No name” 66c, S Alchin 10.00, Laura J Waters 3.00.
Mich. Conf. Fund.
Williams (s. B.) per Ellis Margerson $13.80, Orleans (s. B.) 35.00, Orange (s. B.) 15.50, Alaiedon (s. B.) 20.00, Bushnell (s. B.) 15.00, Greenville (s. B.) 50.00, Vergennes (s. B.) 25.00.
Books Sent by Express.
G H Fish, Rochester, Minn., 23.00, Geo A King, Wyoming, Ont., 7.00.