THE Oakland Times says that Mayor Kalloch "vetoed an ordinance for the suppression of lotteries, on the ground that it would impair the revenue of the churches. He declared that he was a minister as well as a Mayor, and that he should protect the rights and privileges of the sanctuaries."
Thus it seems that, in Mayor Kalloch's opinion at least, the lottery is one of the church's especial privileges. We notice, however, in another paper, that "four Chinamen who were convicted of conducting a lottery game on the corner of Dupont and Stockton streets, were fined $40 each in the old Police Court."
It seems, that, as heathen, Chinamen are not entitled to the rights and privileges of Christians. Possibly the Joss houses do not depend on lotteries for their support.
HOME HAND-BOOK.
THIS book is receiving a most cordial reception from those who are best qualified to judge of its merits. Medical men of all “pathies,” and eminent men of all professions, speak in its praise.
We have been surprised to learn how vague have been the views concerning it of some who received the prospectus, and even had thought to canvass for it. Some have thought it was merely a “hydropathic book,” which would, at best, have but a limited circulation. To show the ability or standing of the author, we give the following information: He is a member of the American Association for the Advancement of Science; the American Public Health Association; the American Society of Microscopists; the Michigan State Medical Association; State Board of Health of Michigan; Editor of Good Health; Author of “Plain Facts for Old and Young;” “Diphtheria;” the “Household Manual;” “Alcoholic Poison,” and other medical works.
The “Home Hand-Book” is eclectic—not in the technical sense of a certain school, but—in the highest sense of the term. It is the most complete and comprehensive book of the kind, ever published; well illustrated by cuts and plates, with full indexes. While it is well received by the profession, being indorsed by high medical authority, it is plain and practical, well suited to the wants of the household.
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UPPER COLUMBIA CAMP-MEETING.
The Upper Columbia Conference will hold its first annual Camp-meeting, the Lord willing, in Jesse Day's Park, at Dayton, Columbia county, W. T., June, 1-7, 1881. Eld. J. H. Waggoner is expected, and others are also invited. We expect God's blessing. Let there be an earnest effort to attend this annual gathering of the Seventh-day Adventists of this new field.
G. W. COLCORD,
WM. GOODWIN,
AMBROSE JOHNSON,
} U. C.
Conf.
Com.
UPPER COLUMBIA T. AND M. SOCIETY.
By G. W. Colcord
THE first annual meeting of the Upper Columbia T. and M. Society will be held at the Camp-meeting at Dayton, June 1-7, 1881. All officers and members are requested to make an effort to attend that will be in keeping with the importance of this branch of our work.
G. W. COLCORD, Pres.
UPPER COLUMBIA CONFERENCE.
By Conference Committee
The first annual meeting of the Upper Columbia Conference of the Seventh-day Adventists is appointed to be held on the Dayton Camp-ground, June 1-7, 1881. All of our churches should elect their delegates in season, provide them with credentials, and furnish them with reports of the standing and condition of their respective bodies. Let each partially organized company send a representative. CONFERENCE COMMITTEE.
TEMPERANCE TRACTS.
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