p. 128 | Review and Herald, Vol. 62, No. 8. (2/24/1885)

Earlier text: THE SALVATION ARMY AND OTHERS

News of the Week.

“Tidings of these things came.”—Acts 11:22.

FOR WEEK ENDING FEBRUARY 21.

DOMESTIC.

—A petroleum well, gushing twenty-five barrels an hour, has been struck in Dallas, W. T.

—A bill prohibiting the sale of tobacco to minors has passed both houses of the Nebraska Legislature.

—The injury by intense cold to fruit trees in Michigan has been so severe that but half a crop is anticipated next season.

—Business failures for the week number 273, against 330 last week, and 243 in the corresponding period of 1884.

—Announcement was made in all parts of the Hocking Valley Sunday that no more aid could be given the striking miners, and advising the men to go to work.

—The list of contributions to the Garfield monument includes, it is said, $5 from England, and $1,000 from France.

—Clearing House exchanges last week—$716,611,111—are $6,092,902 less than the previous week; as compared with the corresponding week of 1884 there is a falling off of 27.6 per cent.

—Some distance north of South Haven seventeen men of the missing steamer Michigan came ashore, having traveled on the ice a distance of twenty-two miles from the vessel. There are yet thirteen men aboard, with rations for a month and ninety tons of coal.

FOREIGN.

—Mozart, who, while he lived, wanted bread, gets a stone. Vienna is building him a monument at a cost of $50,000, which is much more than he received for the whole work of his life. He died in want, and his uncoffined corpse was thrust into a trench in a potter’s field.

—Many members of the Liberal party in England are reported as in favor of handing the control of the Soudan over to the Sultan, as the best way out of Egyptian troubles. At the council of war it was resolved to increase the Indian contingent for the reinforcement of General Wolseley to 3,500 men, and to raise the force of General Graham for his Suakim expedition to 11,500 men. Canada and Victoria have offered to send contingents to the Soudan.

RELIGIOUS INTELLIGENCE.

—The Rev. J. H. Vincent of Chautauqua fame has come out in a tersely-expressed opinion that Methodists should more vigorously protest against the dance, theatre, and card-table. He says: “We must press upon the minds of Methodist youth that these pleasures impart no good to humanity. No compromise can be made with amusements.”

—The American Bible Society has published for distribution at the New Orleans Exposition a pamphlet containing specimen verses in all the languages and dialects in which the Holy Scriptures have been printed by the American Bible Society and the British and Foreign Bible Society, numbering 242. It is an interesting souvenir as well as a suggestive indication of the wide circulation of the word of God.

—The prospect of union between the Waldensian church and the free Italian church grows brighter. The people of the churches in the cities of Italy where both are established, are meeting together in a very cordial way, and lately an extraordinary synod of the Free Italian church was convened, at which it was unanimously agreed that the union is desirable. A committee was appointed to consider how the union should be advanced, and what must be the terms of union.—Interior.

—One town in Illinois, with a population including 3,000 young men, on a recent Sunday showed by actual count one hundred and forty young men in attendance at the Protestant churches in the morning, and one hundred and sixty-one in the evening. On the previous evening one hundred and five young men entered a single saloon in this city in only one hour, and there were thirty-six new saloons open at the same time.—Y. M. C. A. Worker.

—The Christian Union says: “A church now being built in Michigan is to have as seats arm-chairs, cherry wood, mahogany finished, with tilting backs, each chair being furnished with hat, shawl, cloak, book, umbrella, and cane rack, and a footstool. Nothing else seems needed to make a model church except sound doctrine, live Christianity, and a pastor capable of keeping the occupants of the luxurious church awake all the time.”

MEETINGS IN IOWA.

By Ole Andres Olsen; George C. Tenney

We attended the State meeting at Eagle Lake, Minn., Jan. 17-19, and the next Sabbath met with the church at Elkhorn, Iowa. The church is about equally divided into two sections, which are eight or ten miles apart. At Elkhorn is located the meeting-house, and the elder lives in the other place. It was thought best by some that a division should be made, and another church formed, as it is difficult for them all to meet together. In fact, preliminary steps had been taken for such a division. But upon more mature deliberation it was thought best to continue the organization as it is, arranging, however, that the ordinances shall be celebrated in both places. This seemed to meet with general approval. This people are located in a country that seems to be very favorable for making money, and they are generally improving it for that purpose, some of them, it is sad to say, to the detriment of their spiritual interests. Worldly prosperity often proves fatal to eternal interests. We divided the time equally between the two localities mentioned, holding meetings two days in each.

From here we went to meet with the Weston church, located about fifteen miles east of Council Bluffs. They have just finished a neat meeting-house, which was dedicated on first-day, Feb. 1. This church is very much scattered, the members living isolated, and none of them nearer than three miles from the meeting-house. It is a little over a year since we visited them, and during this time they have built their house. In this they have done well. But the best of counsel has not prevailed with all, and the enemy has been present to sow discord and discouragement. Some have fallen out by the way. We earnestly sought the blessing of God as we labored for them, and felt that we had some of his help. Although we could not do all that we wished to see done, yet we were glad to see hope and courage come in, and a better state of things introduced. Eld. John Wilson was unanimously chosen elder of the church.

The Weston and Elkhorn churches are almost entirely composed of Scandinavians, so our services were mostly in that language. Bro. Tenney usually held one service in English each day. Our meetings here continued over Monday. The business meeting on that day was characterized by harmony and the blessing of God. Bro. Olsen held a meeting at Council Bluffs on Tuesday evening with those who reside there. One person for the first time took a stand for the truth. We met with the Logan church Tuesday evening and continued over Wednesday. These brethren are also much scattered. This circumstance, with unfavorable weather and lack of interest, rendered our meetings there quite small. They, too, have a neat but small house of worship nearly finished. But they have made a mistake in locating it so far out of town that but few of the citizens can attend the meetings. Only one family lives in the village; the rest are at a distance of several miles. The distance is a cause of discouragement, and it is often difficult for them to attend meetings. They are in need of help; but just how to bring it about seems a difficult question, unless each member of the church shall make a special effort to seek the blessing of God for himself and upon the church. This they may do, and the Lord will build them up. Up to this time we enjoyed the company of Eld. John Wilson, who has the oversight of the work in that part of the State. From this point he left us, returning to Council Bluffs.

Our next appointment was at Battle Creek, Iowa, Feb. 7, 8. On our way there we passed through Odebolt, where we stopped and held one meeting with quite a good congregation. Here we met Eld. A. G. Daniells, who had been laboring here for a time. He does not report much interest at Odebolt, but a few worthy people are seeking for the light. Bro. D. accompanied us to Battle Creek, where we found a new house of worship, which was dedicated to the cause of God. The company here is small, and have done well to build and pay for a pleasant house 24x36. Our meetings here were quite small. The company has been reduced by removals, and a severe storm prevailed during almost the entire time of our meetings. The friends seemed to be deeply impressed by the solemn truths, and desire to become united heart and hand in the work of God. May his blessing attend them.

On account of the storm no trains ran from Sunday to Wednesday. So we were unable to meet our appointment at Smithland, which we regretted very much. We trust they will be visited soon. A telegram from Adel informed us that the meetings at that point were postponed on account of the small-pox prevailing there; so we have turned our course to Knoxville, by way of State Center.

We meet with some discouragements while we look at the indifference manifested by many of our people in reference to our solemn work and position; and we have also realized some of the blessing of God in trying to call their attention to these things. We have no time to spend in interminable church trials and investigations. We feel to call on those who are interested in these things to become converted, and get the love and forbearance of Christ in their hearts. Time is short. “Behold the Judge standeth at the door.”

O. A. OLSEN.

G. C. TENNEY.

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Obituary Notices.

“Blessed are the dead which die in the Lord from henceforth.”—Rev. 14:13.

LEWIS.—Died of so-called chronic anemia, at Buck’s Bridge, N. Y., July 10, 1884, my father, Oliver Lewis, aged 63 years, 8 months, and 17 days. He spent his whole life within two miles of the place of his birth, being beyond the borders of the county less than a half dozen times and probably never going one hundred miles from home. Father was a man of sterling integrity; he despised a small action, and hated shams. His love for his home and family were his prominent traits of character. The latter character was manifest to an unusual degree. It was with greatest difficulty that he could suffer any member of his family to go from home, even though convinced that it was for the best interest of all. He never made a profession of religion until a few weeks before his death, though he read the Bible much during the last two years of his life, and said that he often prayed in secret. It was my privilege to be with him several weeks during his sickness, and to explain as best I could the plan of salvation. For a time he stumbled over his own unworthiness and the simplicity of faith; but he was finally able to cast himself upon the mercy of God, and believe that his sins were forgiven. He sleeps; we mourn, but not without hope. Sermon by Eld. Townsend (Meth.) from Ps. 17:15. C. C. L.

TEMPLE.—Died at the home of her son, in Jamaica Plain, Mass., Dec. 26, 1884, Mrs. Elizabeth Temple, aged 76 years. She had been quite unwell for several weeks, but was confined to her bed only one week. When she became ill, a physician was sent for, who found she had a tumor, which rapidly grew and caused her death. A few weeks before her death she attended meeting in Boston. She said she had an impression that she should not live long, and was anxious to do some missionary work while she could. She took with her a quantity of publications, visited families, prayed with them, and some of them since have become interested in the truth. She felt that God had warned her a few weeks before she died that she was not to live. This was a consolation to her in her last sickness. She felt that her work was over, and was prepared to meet her God in peace. Sr. Temple embraced the Advent doctrine in 1843, and there were many marked instances during her life of God’s guidance being over her. None who had been acquainted with her could at all question her devotion and consecration to the truth she believed. Sermon by the writer from 1 Thess. 4:13–18. S. N. HASKELL.

SHEARER.—Died of heart disease and dropsy, in Newcastle, Sullivan Co., Mo., at the residence of her son, Dr. W. W. Shearer, Mrs. Juliette Shearer, aged 72 years. Mother Shearer was born in Franklin Co., in the year 1812. Immediately after her marriage to Jacob Shearer, in 1835, she moved to Clear Lake, Iowa, where she remained until 1847. During that year she moved to Bellville, O., and in 1867 to Newcastle, Mo. In early life she joined the Protestant Methodists. After her removal to Ohio she united with the Cumberland Presbyterians. In 1866 Eld. Thorn, a Seventh-day Adventist, held a four weeks’ meeting in Bellville. Under his ministration she and many others embraced the doctrines of that faith. She was a strict Sabbath-keeper, and died in the belief that one day she would inherit the new earth. Her kindness of character drew to her the friendship of the whole community. She leaves a family of grown children to mourn her loss. W. W. SHEARER.

REES.—Died in Battle Creek, Mich., Oct. 31, 1884, of the malarial fever, Mary E., daughter of Morris and Mary J. Rees, aged about sixteen years. About two years ago Mary came to Battle Creek from Logan, Ohio, to attend school; but at the time she was taken sick was working at the Sanitarium. In October, she was baptized and joined the Battle Creek church. She had a quiet, peaceable nature, and was loved by teachers, schoolmates, and many friends. After three weeks of great suffering, which she bore patiently, we laid her away to sleep till the resurrection. Words of comfort by Eld. H. Nicola. ANNA REES.

WEBBER.—Died in Grant, Monona Co., Ia., Jan. 1885, Mary Loretta, daughter of C. J. and L. M. Webber, aged 15 years, 3 months, and 3 days. Mary was converted in the spring of 1882 under the labors of O. A. Washburn, receiving baptism and uniting with the church at Smithland the same year. She was a faithful member until death. Mary was a very affectionate and pleasant child, and she will be very much missed in the Sabbath-school. We laid her to rest until the Life-giver shall come. Services were held at the house. The writer spoke to a very large and sympathizing congregation from Rev. 14:13. J. M. WILLOUGHBY.

SPECK.—Died near Mt. Vernon, Ohio, Oct. 20, 1884, Bertha Olive, oldest child of Clinton and Zoe Speck, aged 2 years, 9 months, and 2 days. The parents feel that they have sustained a great loss; but may they look forward to the time when their loved one shall come again from the land of the enemy. The funeral services were conducted by Eld. Bedell, Baptist. M. E. RICHARDSON.

ATWATER.—Died of diphtheria at Medford, Minn., Jan. 18, 1885, Susie, oldest daughter of James and Nettie Atwater, aged 12 years, 6 months, and 6 days. The loss of this dear child falls with heavy weight upon the bereaved family; but we feel assured that for comfort in their affliction they can safely look forward to the glad morning of the resurrection when Jesus will bring their loved one from the land of the enemy. May this hope sustain them in their trial. Susie was one of our faithful Sabbath-school scholars, and we deeply mourn her loss. Words of comfort by the writer. W. B. WHITE.

LARKEE.—At the residence of her uncle, Rev. C. Anderson, Rockford, Ill., Dec. 14, 1884, our beloved daughter, Sophie Larkee, departed this life in loving trust and faith in her Saviour. Her illness was a long and lingering one of nearly a year’s duration. Age 27 years. MARGARET A. AND FREDERICK LARKEE.

Ministerial Appointments for Fargo, Ohio, and Penn. Meetings

Appointments.

“And he said unto them, Go ye into all the world, and preach the gospel to every creature.”—Mark 16:15.

I SHALL be at Fargo, Dakota, Sabbath, March 7. There will be services at my house near the west end of 4th Avenue; and we shall be glad to welcome all who can meet with us. G. C. TENNEY.

REEDSVILLE, Ohio, March 5-9 Wheelersburgh, “ “ 12-16 Leesburgh, “ “ 20-24 New Antioch, “ “ 27.

Meetings will begin on the evening of the first date. We hope to see all our brethren in these localities, and many others who are seeking for the truth. R. A. UNDERWOOD.

EAST OTTO, Penn., Feb. 28 and Mar. 1 Steamburgh, “ Mar. 7, 8 Sinclairville, “ “ 14, 15 Falconer, “ “ 21, 22

It will be seen that the Falconer meeting is postponed one week from the time first named in REVIEW. This is because Eld. Raymond is called home, and will not be able to accompany us as expected. It is now hoped that Eld. Saunders will be able to attend most of these meetings. D. B. OVIATT.

MICHIGAN CENTRAL NEW CANTILEVER BRIDGE, NIAGARA FALLS.

MICHIGAN CENTRAL RAILROAD.

By O. W. Ruggles

GOING EAST | STATIONS | GOING WEST

Mail	Day Exp.	N.Y. Exp.	Atlantic Exp.	Night Exp.	Stations (Ar. / Dep.)	Pacific Exp.	Evening Exp.	Gr. Rap. Kal. Exp.	Day Exp.	Mail
p.m.	p.m.	p.m.	a.m.	a.m.		p.m.	p.m.	p.m.	p.m.	p.m.
1.05	6.25	11.59	5.55	8.30	Detroit	9.00	8.00	4.00	9.00	6.30
4.32	5.12	11.54	4.35	7.12	Ann Arbor	10.18	9.20	5.12	10.12	8.00
3.05	4.03	10.00	3.25	5.55	Jackson	11.55	10.35	6.50	11.30	9.38
1.50	3.05	9.07	2.09	4.46	Marshall	1.07	11.48	8.07	12.45	10.46
1.05	2.23	8.47	1.42	4.22	Battle Creek	1.42	12.15	8.47	1.05	11.13
12.03	1.45	8.10	1.00	3.35	Kalamazoo	2.27	1.07	9.40	1.45	12.03
10.20	12.13	6.59	11.40	2.7	Niles	4.05	3.00	.....	3.10	2.00
8.58	11.06	6.02	10.42	12.46	Mich. City	6.18	4.38	.....	4.27	3.23
6.45	8.55	4.15	8.40	10.30	Chicago	7.55	7.30	.....	6.59	5.45
a.m.	a.m.	p.m.	p.m.	p.m.	Dep. / Ar.	a.m.	a.m.	p.m.	p.m.	p.m.

Grand Rapids and Detroit Express leaves Kalamazoo at 6.45 A.M., Battle Creek 7.32, arrives at Detroit 11.45 A.M. All trains run by Ninetieth Meridian, or Central Standard Time.

Day Express and Mail, east and west, daily except Sunday. Pacific and Evening Express west, and Atlantic and New York Expresses east, daily. Night Express east daily except Saturdays.

Nov. 16, 1884. O. W. RUGGLES, Gen. Pass. Agt., Chicago.

CHICAGO, BURLINGTON & QUINCY R. R.

By Perceval Lowell

Union Passenger Station and Ticket Office, Canal St., between Madison and Adams.

Jan., 1885.

LEAVE.	TRAINS TO AND FROM CHICAGO.	ARRIVE.
†8.45 a m	Galesburg, Ottawa and Streator Express	†7.10 p m
†10.00 a m	Freeport, Dubuque & Sioux City Express	*2.50 p m
†4.45 p m	Amboy, Rock Falls, Sterling Express	†12.20 a m
*12.30 p m	Kansas City & South Pacific Express	*2.15 p m
*12.30 p m	Omaha Express	*2.15 p m
*12.30 p m	St. Joseph, Atchison & Topeka Express	*2.15 p m
*12.30 p m	Denver Fast Express	*2.15 p m
*12.30 p m	Montana & Pacific Express	*2.15 p m
‡3.20 p m	Aurora Passenger	†7.45 p m
†4.45 p m	Mendota & Ottawa Express	†10.30 a m
*8.15 p m	St. Louis Fast Owl Express	†7.55 a m
†4.45 p m	Rockford & Forreston Express	†11.30 a m
†6.20 p m	Aurora Passenger	†8.45 a m
†9.30 p m	Freeport & Dubuque Express	†6.35 a m
*10.00 p m	Des Moines, Omaha, Lincoln, Denver & California Express	*6.55 a m
†10.00 p m	Texas Express	§5.45 a m
*10.00 p m	Kansas City and St. Joseph Night Express	§5.45 a m
1.20 p m	Aurora Sunday Passenger	10.15 a m

*Daily. †Daily except Sunday. ‡Daily except Saturday. §Daily except Monday.

Freeport, Dubuque, and Sioux City trains leave and arrive from Central Depot, foot of Lake street.

PERCEVAL LOWELL, Gen. Pass. Agt.

CHICAGO & GRAND TRUNK R. R.

By Geo. B. Reeve; W. J. Spicer

Time Table, in effect November 16, 1884.

GOING WEST.					STATIONS.		GOING EAST.
Ch'go Pass.	Mail.	Day Exp.	Pacific Exp.	B. Crk Pass.		Mail.	Lmtd Exp.	Atlto Exp.	Sun. Pass.	Pt H'n Pass.
am	am	am	pm	pm	Dep.	pm	am	am	pm	am
.....	6.35	7.50	8.00	5.10	Port Huron	10.20	1.26	7.50	.....	10.40
.....	8.15	9.12	9.28	5.40	Lapeer	8.37	12.07	6.29	.....	9.12
.....	9.07	9.55	10.05	6.20	Flint	7.57	11.35	5.55	.....	8.25
.....	9.45	10.30	10.45	7.00	Durand	6.40	11.06	6.15	.....	7.20
.....	11.00	11.32	11.50	8.28	Lansing	3.37	10.12	5.10	.....	6.09
.....	11.40	12.03	12.25	9.07	Charlotte	5.02	.....	3.32	.....	5.32
am	12.40	1.05	1.20	10.05	BATTLE CREEK	4.08	8.55	2.35	.....	4.35
5.00	pm	1.25	1.25	pm	Vicksburg	4.03	8.50	2.30	.....	am
5.48	.....	2.10	2.17	.....	Schoolcraft	3.14	8.10	1.40	.....	.....
6.00	.....	2.12	2.42	12.28	Cassopolis	3.02	.....	1.35	.....	.....
6.48	.....	3.05	3.19	3.19	South Bend	2.10	7.21	12.51	.....	.....
7.30	.....	3.50	4.08	.....	Haskell's	1.26	6.44	12.10	.....	.....
8.43	.....	.....	5.10	.....	Valparaiso	12.07	.....	.....	pm	.....
9.00	.....	5.27	5.52	.....	Chicago	9.10	3.20	8.30	1.15	pm
am	.....	7.45	8.10	.....	Arr.	Dep.

†Stops only on signal. Where no time is given, train does not stop.

Trains run by Central Standard Time.

The Day Express, Battle Creek Passenger, Chicago Passenger, Ft. Huron Passenger, and Mail trains, daily except Sunday.

Pacific, Limited, and Atlantic Expresses, daily.

Sunday Passenger, Sunday only.

GEO. B. REEVE, Traffic Manager.

W. J. SPICER, General Manager.

COLLEGE ITEMS.

PRESENTATION.

Eld. J. Byington, a venerable minister well known in our denomination, recently presented to the College $100. Eld. Byington has now reached the extreme age of eighty-seven years. In donating what he has to the College he furnishes a touching illustration of that tender regard for the young which is so often felt by those advanced in years. It reminds one of the saying of the beloved John, who was well stricken in years when he wrote: “I have written unto you, young men, because ye are strong.” 1 John 2:14.

PREACHING SERVICES.

Eld. Geo. I. Butler has on two occasions favored the students with stirring discourses of great practical value. His efforts were highly appreciated.

GAS.

The College is lighted now by gas from the city gas works. The light thus provided is abundant, and furnishes a striking contrast in this particular to the light furnished last year by the naphtha gas.

LETTERS.

Persons addressing students by letter should write to them in care of the College. Some commence the superscription with the name of the College. This produces confusion. The following address will furnish a proper model:—

J. H. Garland, College, Battle Creek, Mich.

ENVELOPES.

The College book-stand has just procured a fine lot of white, amber, and cream colored envelopes, which it offers at the following rates to those who would like to assist in advertising the College without any extra expense to themselves: 2 packages, post-paid to any address, for 25 cents. On the left-hand end of the envelopes is a neat cut of the College, etc., as represented below.

It will be observed that in the imprint on the envelopes now offered, provision has been made for the insertion in writing of the name and address of the sender of the letter. This is a marked improvement on the envelopes offered last year, inasmuch as it secures the return to the writer of letters which fail to reach the hands of those to whom they are addressed. Some of the white envelopes are five, and some four, inches long. The amber and cream are all five inches long.

LECTURES.

As stated in last week’s REVIEW, it is proposed to commence a series of lectures on the evening of Feb. 24, covering the points of faith peculiar to our people. These lectures will be delivered in the Tabernacle for the double purpose of giving the citizens of Battle Creek an opportunity to become acquainted with the reasons of our faith, and to give those of our students who design to enter the ministry the privilege of studying the methods of those who have had a large experience in the matter of presenting the truth to the people. As it is expected that the attendance from the outside will be quite large, it is believed that the lectures will partake so largely of the nature of actual work in the field, that they will offer to candidates for the ministry even greater advantages than could be obtained in connection with ordinary tent work.

TEACHERS.

As Prof. W. B. Gregory’s health is such that he has found it necessary to spend a short time in rest and recreation, Prof. G. H. Bell has been employed to take charge of his classes during his absence.

PLEASE EXPLAIN.

By Dudley Marvin Canright

EDITOR OF THE REVIEW: In examining 1 Cor. 1:27, 28 as it reads in our common version, I find statements which, if they are to be taken literally, seem squarely opposed to facts as they appear. It names five agencies which God has chosen to carry on the mighty work of the gospel. They are as follows: (1) The foolish things of the world; (2) the weak things of the world; (3) the base things of the world; (4) the things which are despised; and (5) the things which are not. Now just look at that list: Foolish things, weak thing, base things, despised things, and things which are not! How can the world ever be converted by such unlikely means as these? Then look at the facts as we see them to-day. Look at the real working force of the Christian church as we know it to be. See her wise bishops, her honored doctors of divinity, her learned professors, wealthy members, institutions of learning, fine churches, immense revenues, and millions of members who are the honorable of earth. Surely these cannot be called the foolish, weak, base, and despised things of the world. Has not God now chosen these to do his work on earth? and are they not doing it grandly and triumphantly? But what, then, is the meaning of the text? Does King James's version give the correct idea of the original? Do not some of the old versions or new versions, the early fathers or modern commentators, give us something more in harmony with the actual facts in the case as we know them to exist to-day? May not the text be an interpolation? or has it not become obsolete, out of date, and unapplicable to the advanced light and intelligence of this progressive age? There must be some reasonable explanation of the apparent difficulty in this text. As a believer in the Bible, and an editor of a Christian paper, you ought to be able to clear up the matter, which I hope you will do.

Yours for the truth, D. M. CANRIGHT.

P. S. I know there is a foolish, weak, despised, base, and insignificant people who claim to be doing the work of the Lord for this generation. But who believes it? None of the wise and prudent,—none of the lights and dignitaries of the church,—have joined them. Of course you would not apply the text to them. D. M. C.

NOTE—In the days of the apostle, yes, in the days of Christ himself, not many of the religious doctors, the great ones of either the church or the world, would believe on him, or accept the truth for that time; and we apprehend it is very much now as it was when that scripture was first penned.—ED.

AN OLD ACQUAINTANCE STILL PRIZED.

A SISTER writes from Massachusetts:—

“For twenty years or more, the REVIEW has been a welcome visitor in my home, and with the exception of general meetings, its perusal has been to me in my loneliness my only Sabbath reading, and I sometimes think it almost as good.

“To read of the conversion of souls to the truth of God, of obedience to his law, and the good news of the progress of the cause of truth, many times causes the tears to start, and praise to escape my lips. And when I read of the return of laborers to the field, who through discouragement had laid off their armor, my soul says, Praise the Lord.

“May the blessing of Heaven still rest upon laborers in the vineyard; and when ‘He comes’ may they have an abundant entrance into life. It seems strange to me that any lover of the truth, and especially any Seventh-day Adventist, can be without this paper. The older I grow, and the longer I read it, the better I love it.

“Dear REVIEW, I hope not to be obliged to part company with you till Jesus comes or till the earthly pilgrimage is ended.”

NOTICE

By R. C. Horton

Those coming on the cars to the general meeting at Colfax should come Friday, Feb. 27, taking the train at Cadillac, where teams will meet them to convey them to the place of worship. It will be necessary for all to bring bedding when they conveniently do so. We hope to see a general attendance from this part of the State.

R. C. HORTON.

To the Church Clerks of Vermont.

By A. S. Hutchinson

Dear Brethren: Some weeks ago blanks for reporting to the Secretary were sent to each of you, since which time we suppose you have all read the stirring article from the pen of Bro. Butler on the matter of reporting. Now, brethren, allow me to ask, Have you done your duty in this branch during the present quarter? It is a matter of certainty that you have had time to do this since the first day of January; and if it has not been done, may we repeat the question, “What is the use of church clerks unless it be to keep their accounts and make their reports?”

Some of you have promptly filled the blanks; they have reached me. The address of Bro. A. Kimball, the State Secretary, is, for the time being, Brattleboro, Vt. And if for any reason any of you have failed to make out your report, I would be much pleased to hear from you and learn the reason therefor.

Will the Conference Secretary please observe the request to him in REVIEW of Jan. 20, 1885?

A. S. Hutchinson.

Call for Facts on Sabbath-School Work History

By Editor

The attention of our brethren is called to the articles now appearing in the REVIEW, on the history of the rise and progress of the Sabbath-school work among us; and criticisms are invited if any inaccuracies are detected in any of the statements presented. Other interesting facts may be in possession of some of our brethren not accessible by any here at the Office. If so, they would oblige us by communicating them. This is an interesting and important part of our work, and it is desirable to have its history in tangible form. It is also designed to make use of the principal facts in the forth-coming new edition of the History of the Sabbath.