p. 112 | Review and Herald, Vol. 62, No. 7. (2/17/1885)

Earlier text: THE NEW ORLEANS EXPOSITION

News of the Week.

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

FOR WEEK ENDING FEBRUARY 14.

DOMESTIC.

—It is estimated that 1,000,000 of the cattle in Texas are owned by men who live outside the State.

—There are issued from the Patent Office at Washington on an average 400 patents every week.

—Denver is to have an electric railroad. A company has been incorporated with a capital stock of $500,000.

—An old negro was frozen to death Tuesday in a Detroit suburb, and a man also perished from cold at Cadillac, Mich.

—The February cotton report gives the total crop as 5,666,000 bales, of which all but 10½ per cent has been marketed.

—Iron mill employees at San Francisco refused Monday to accept a 15 per cent reduction, and 1,500 men are now idle.

—A bill to “prevent children from acquiring the habit of using tobacco” was introduced Wednesday in the Michigan Legislature.

—A laborer named Martell, of Astoria, L. I., claims to be the heir to the Dorina estate at Montreal, the property being worth millions.

—The closing of the mills at Manayunk, Pa., has caused great destitution among the 10,000 persons thrown out of employment.

—Fire in the annex to the Signal Service office at Washington destroyed many valuable instruments and damaged the building to the amount of $2,000.

—Mrs. Rebecca Rinehart, who claimed to have witnessed the battle of Austerlitz, died at Laporte, Ind., Wednesday, aged 100 years.

—The Department of Agriculture reports the value of cattle in the United States at $1,107,000,000, and of all other domestic animals at $2,456,000,000.

—Unless intensely cold weather sets in, a flood is feared at Pittsburg. On the rivers nearly up to the head waters there are acres of ice with a heavy coating of snow.

—Five business structures were burned at Lansing, Mich., early Wednesday morning, the intense cold (26 below zero) freezing the hose and disabling the steamer. The loss is $60,000.

—At Shelbyville, Ill., and other places Tuesday morning three moons were seen in the sky, old Luna appearing with a counterfeit presentment on either side of it, and alarming a few superstitious persons.

—Clearing House exchanges last week—$722,781,013—are $100,868,544 greater than the previous week, but when compared with the corresponding period in 1884 the falling off amounts to $298,012,851.

—Jones Island, Milwaukee, was flooded Monday night, waves from the lake sweeping the district, and driving the people to places of safety. The cold was intense and the sufferings of the islanders excruciating.

—The production of pig iron in the United States last year was 4,589,613 tons, against 5,140,972 tons in 1883. The stock of pig iron unsold Jan. 1, 1885, was 593,000 tons, against 533,000 tons on January 1, 1884.

—An appeal for medicines and linens, with which to dress wounds, was received at Denison, Texas, Monday, from Savannah, in the Indian Territory, where the recent mine explosion occurred. Thirty victims are suffering for proper treatment.

—Before an International gathering in Allegheny Monday night, Joseph Frick, speaking in German, denounced the United States Senate for passing the dynamite resolution, and advocated murder and revolution, as, under law and order, the poor man had no rights.

—The cold wave that swept over Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Michigan, and many other parts last week was the coldest known for many years. Railroad traffic has been suspended, and in some parts local business has been interrupted by the extreme severity of the weather.

—August Dill, a wealthy farmer living near Wahpeton, D. T., has been missing since Jan. 26. Sunday his remains were found under a manure pile in his stables. The wife confessed having quarreled with her husband, and says she shot him twice, after which, with the assistance of the hired man and son, she buried him.

—The appeal of Mrs. Dudley, who shot O’Donovan Rossa, to be released, was refused at New York Wednesday by Judge Donahue, of the Supreme Court, and the prisoner was remanded to await examination by a police magistrate. Counsel for Mrs. Dudley reiterated the claim that Rossa had publicly stated that he would not prosecute.

—By a collision of freight trains Saturday morning on the bridge spanning the Raritan River at New Brunswick, N. J., an oil tank exploded, and flaming oil and cars were thrown to the street beneath, whence the burning fluid flowed by the gutters into the ice-covered canal, enveloping and causing the destruction by fire of two manufactories, several dwellings, and a stable filled with horses. Four persons, it is believed, perished in the flames, and the total loss will reach probably $1,000,000.

FOREIGN.

—The Anglo-Jewish Association reports that the Jews are being cruelly persecuted by the Moors in Tangiers.

—The National Independent Association has been organized in London, which has for one of its objects an alliance between England and the United States.

—The watch was increased at the Parliament Building, Ottawa, Ont., Sunday, owing to intelligence from New York that the dynamiters are preparing for an attack.

CONSTANTINOPLE, FEB. 11.—The population is exultant over the disaster in the fall of Khartoum. On the other hand the government expresses great anxiety over the disaster in the Soudan, fearing that the Mahdi’s success will lead to a serious movement in El Hejaz, Arabia, where he has many followers.

—A London dispatch states that orders were issued Monday for the dispatch of 10,000 troops for the Soudan. Also that the government has decided to call out the reserve and a portion of the militia for garrison duty in place of the troops now being forwarded to Egypt.

—The definite announcement is made in Brussels that a marriage has been arranged between the Princess Clementine, daughter of King Leopold, of Belgium, and Prince Albert Victor, the eldest son of the Prince of Wales. Princess Clementine was born Jan. 30, 1864, and Prince Albert Victor has just attained his majority.

—The labor crisis in France is causing the utmost alarm. There are at present 300,000 unemployed men in Paris, and 1,000,000 more in the provinces. Documents of the most inflammatory character have been circulated calling for a great mass-meeting in the fashionable Place de L’Opera to-day, and the police have been put on duty, in readiness for any attempt at outbreak.

PARIS, FEB. 11.—A dispatch from Tonquin states the French column, advancing toward Langson under General Briere De L’Isle, has had three days’ hard fighting in the defiles of the mountains. The French losses have been heavy, but the troops are making steady progress, despite the obstinate resistance of the Chinese.

—During the storming of the enemy’s positions at Birtu Feb. 10, General Earle was killed while leading the attack, which was well planned and gallantly executed, with a victory for the English. It is expected that the effect will be to open the way to Berber without further fighting.

LONDON, FEB. 12.—Up to midnight Wednesday the Government had no official advice confirming the report of General Gordon’s death. But there is a report in London to the effect that an Arab messenger has reached Korti, who says that General Gordon was among the first to fall, that he was stabbed in the back, and that the whole garrison has been massacred. Colonel Wilson confirms the report. The English government has instructed General Wolseley to ascertain the exact truth concerning General Gordon before taking decisive action.

—At a recent meeting in Westminster Abbey, London, a member of the Universities’ mission to Zanzibar stated that they had thirty-five native evangelists, formerly slaves; and among their converts was an earnest Christian youth, formerly page to the Sultan of Zanzibar. The released slaves had printed in their printing office the whole of the New Testament and a large portion of the Old in the Swahili language, understood throughout the interior.

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Obituary Notices.

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

HAYES.—Died, of consumption, in Battle Creek, Mich., Jan. 11, 1885, Albert D. Hayes, in the 33d year of his age. He came from Ohio some ten years ago to attend the College at Battle Creek, where he remained two years. Just before finishing his studies in College, he was converted at the Lansing camp-meeting, and united with this church. Since that time his principal business has been teaching, in his native State, Ohio, in which occupation he was very successful. Two years ago a severe hemorrhage gave evidence that consumption was fastening itself upon him. His parents having removed some time since to this city, about a year ago he came home to spend the remaining months of his life. In his weakened condition, prostrated by disease, a Spiritualist pressed upon him his dark and unscriptural views; and with these he had a sore conflict for months; but he entirely freed himself from them, and died fully believing the truth and trusting in the Saviour. In this the unceasing prayers and efforts of a Christian mother found their answer and reward. He leaves a wife and two children, parents, a brother, sister, and other relatives. The funeral was held at the Tabernacle, Jan. 13, and was largely attended. U. S.

KNIGHT.—Died Dec. 3, 1884, of consumption, at home of her brother in Eaton Rapids, Mich., Miss G. Knight, aged 46 years, 7 months, and 3 days. Her sufferings were severe, but were borne with patience. In the closing years of her life her Christian experience, which was earnest and faithful, was with the people of her choice, the Seventh-day Adventists. Funeral services were held at Eaton Rapids in the Methodist house of worship Friday, Dec. 5. Discourse by the writer. I. D. VAN HORN.

ATHERTON.—Died at Battle Creek, Mich., Dec. 16, 1884, of pneumonia, Sr. Matilda Atherton, in the 56th year of her age. She leaves a husband and four children to mourn their loss. Sr. A. embraced the truth under the labors of Eld. Joseph Bates about twenty years ago. She sleeps in hope of life at the soon coming of the Saviour. Discourse by the writer from Matt. 1:24, 25. H. M. KENYON.

OUTWATER.—Died of consumption in Portland, Mich., Jan. 13, 1885, Nicholas Outwater, aged 70 years, 10 months, and 18 days. Bro. Outwater was a man of strict integrity and great thoroughness. These characteristics marked both his business and religious life. In his earlier life he cherished a hope of salvation through leading a moral life; but this hope he abandoned, and finally professed faith in the commandments of God and the faith of Jesus. He seemed fully ripened for the close of his life. He said that he had no more dread of dying than going to sleep. In his death his family loses a faithful husband and kind parent, and the church of Orange not only a faithful member but its elder also. An address was given at his funeral from Heb. 9:27. M. B. MILLER.

FANCHER.—Died of consumption at her residence, Oxford Co., Mich., Aug. 2, 1884, Eliza, wife of Charles Fancher, aged 51 years. Sr. Fancher, with her husband, embraced the third angel's message August, 1882. She was an earnest and devoted Christian, and was highly esteemed by all who knew her. In her last sickness she was very patient, and said, “The will of the Lord be done.” She leaves a husband, four children, three brothers, and three sisters to mourn their loss. This affliction falls heavily upon Bro. Fancher, as his family is now broken up. Yet the grace of God sustains him in this great bereavement. May God help him to so live that he may meet his companion where death and the grave can divide them no more. The funeral services were held in the Congregational church in Sherman, Oct. 19, 1884. Discourse by the writer. R. C. HORTON.

BERNARD.—Died of consumption in Harden township, Green Co., Ia., Dec. 3, 1884, Catherine, wife of James Bernard, aged 45 years, 5 months, and 27 days. Mr. Bernard moved to Iowa last spring, shortly after which his wife contracted the disease which proved so fatal. In all her illness, she never complained, bearing it all with Christian grace. She was held in the highest esteem by all who knew her, and was a kind mother, a loving and devoted wife. She died in the hope of a speedy resurrection to an eternal life in a world where death will never come. Words of comfort were spoken to the sorrowing husband and children from Job 14:14. P. A. SMITH.

CRAW.—Died Jan. 6, 1885, at Bowling Green, O., George, son of Hiram and Ann Craw, aged about 23 years. He had been for a number of years afflicted with epilepsy, which on Sunday morning, Jan. 4, took the form of violent insanity, followed by convulsions, which ended in death as stated. He made a profession of religion when about eleven years of age, under the labors of Eld. E. B. Lane. He was baptized and united with the church, and lived a Christian for several years, always taking part in family worship. Funeral services were held at the M. E. Church, conducted by Rev. Holmes (Baptist) from Eccl. 8:8. H. AND A. CRAW. (Signs please copy.)

COTTRELL.—Died of diphtheria at our home in Ridgeway, Orleans Co., N. Y., Jan. 14, 1885, our dear child Ethel, daughter of J. U. and L. T. Cottrell, aged 2 years and 9½ months. She was very dear to us all. Her affectionate and buoyant spirit and cheerful prattle were the light of our household. We feel the loss deeply. Our only consolation is in the blessed hope. She has done with suffering; and we have the promise that she shall “come again from the land of the enemy.” R. T. COTTRELL.

Appointments.

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

WILL meet with the Adams Center church, no providence preventing, Sabbath and Sunday, Feb. 21, 22. The meetings will commence Friday evening. Hope to see a general attendance. M. H. BROWN.

THERE will be a general meeting held at Madison, Dak., beginning Feb. 27, and continuing until March 3. There will be Sabbath-school exercises held in connection with the meeting, and we hope our brethren will all feel the importance of making an earnest effort to attend. The churches at Badus and Iroquois and others are especially invited to attend. Those coming from a distance should provide themselves with bedding and provisions as far as possible, so that all may have a chance to attend the meetings. We have one more precious season before us, brethren, in which to seek the Lord and his blessing. We hope all will manifest their interest by coming to the meeting and taking hold of the work in earnest. A. D. OLSEN.

SHELTON, Buffalo Co., Neb., Feb. 24, 25 Plattsmouth, Neb., Feb. 27 to March 1 Crete, “ March 6-8 Friend, “ March 13-15 Beatrice, “ “ 20-22

At each place where I stay over the Sabbath, the meetings will commence Friday evening at 7:30, and continue into the week following as long as the interest may demand. Let the announcements be widely circulated. A. J. CUDNEY.

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SPIRITUAL SPECIFICS: OR MIND IN MEDICINE. By Cyrus A. Bartol, D. D. This is a pamphlet of 40 pages, embracing two sermons by the author in the West Church, Boston, Mass., in Oct., 1884. Its object is to emphasize the connection between mind and body in their common sickness and health. He maintains, and rightly too, that there is a disowning or ignoring of bodily maladies by a holy will, which has much to do with driving them out or warding them off. “No telegraph or telephone acts so quickly as dread tidings run, with their sound and lightning, from our fancy to our flesh.” Price 25 cents. M. L. Holbrook, publisher, New York.

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CHICAGO & GRAND TRUNK R. R.

Time Table, in effect November 16, 1884.

| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |

| | | | | | Port Huron | 10.20 | 1.26 | 7.50 | | 10.40 |

| | | | | | Lapeer | 8.37 | 12.07 | 6.29 | | 9.12 |

| | | | | | Flint | 7.50 | 11.55 | 5.55 | | 8.25 |

| | | | | | Durand | 6.40 | 11.06 | 5.10 | | 7.20 |

| | | | | | Lansing | 5.37 | 10.12 | 4.10 | | 6.09 |

| | | | | | Charlotte | 5.02 | | 3.32 | | 5.32 |

| | | | | | Battle Creek | 4.08 | 8.55 | 2.35 | | 4.35 |

| | | | | | Vicksburg | 4.03 | 8.50 | 2.30 | | |

| | | | | | Schoolcraft | 3.14 | 8.10 | 1.40 | | |

| | | | | | Cassopolis | 3.02 | | 1.35 | | |

| | | | | | South Bend | 2.10 | 7.21 | 12.51 | | |

| | | | | | Haskell’s | 1.26 | 6.44 | 12.10 | | |

| | | | | | Valparaiso | 12.07 | | | pm | |

| | | | | | Chicago | 11.30 | 6.27 | 10.41 | 3.40 | |

† Arr. / Dep. Where no time is given, train does not stop.

Trains run by Central Standard Time. The Day Express, Battle Creek Passenger, Chicago Passenger, Pt. 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. SPOER, General Manager.

MICHIGAN CENTRAL RAILROAD.

By O. W. Ruggles

GOING EAST					STATIONS.	GOING WEST
Mail (p.m.)	Day Exp. (p.m.)	N. Y. Exp. (p.m.)	Atlantic Exp. (a.m.)	Night Exp. (a.m.)		Pacific Exp. (p.m.)	Evening Exp. (p.m.)	Gr. Rap. Kal. Exp. (p.m.)	Dry Exp. (a.m.)	Mail (a.m.)
6.05	6.25	11.59	5.55	8.30	Ar. Detroit Dep.	9.00	8.00	4.00	9.00	6.30
4.32	5.12	10.54	4.35	7.12	Ann Arbor	10.18	9.20	5.12	10.32	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	11.18	8.07	12.45	11.46
1.05	2.23	8.47	1.42	4.22	Battle Creek	1.42	12.15	8.47	1.05	11.18
12.03	1.45	8.10	1.00	3.35	Kalamazoo	2.27	1.07	9.40	1.45	12.09
10.20	12.13	6.59	11.40	2.17	Niles	4.05	3.00	.....	3.10	2.00
8.58	11.06	6.02	10.42	12.46	Mich. City	5.18	4.38	.....	4.27	3.23
6.45	8.55	4.15	8.40	10.30	Dep. Chicago Ar.	7.55	7.00	.....	6.35	5.45
a.m.	p.m.	p.m.	p.m.	p.m.		a.m.	p.m.	p.m.	p.m.	p.m.

Grand Rapids and Detroit Express leaves Kalamazoo at 6.45 A.M., Battle Creek 7.33, 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 Expresses west and Atlantic and New York Expresses east, daily. Night Expresses east daily except Saturdays.

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

MICHIGAN CENTRAL NEW CANTILEVER BRIDGE, NIAGARA FALLS.

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 & C. B. 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.

A NEW DODGE.

We have been waiting with some curiosity to see how those who are laboring to secure a national Sunday law would undertake to surmount the obstacle which the first Amendment to the Constitution throws across their pathway; namely, “Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or to prohibit the free exercise thereof.”

A suggestion in the new work on the Sunday Sabbath question, by W. F. Crafts, indicates how it is to be done. It quotes from a petition to Congress in which the petitioners say: We “protest against the civil power being used to trample down or persecute the Church, or to weaken and destroy one church duty,” meaning the religious observance of Sunday. Again: “When the Constitution provided that Congress should pass no law establishing religion, it surely was not intended to vest that body with the right to pass a canon desecrating one of the most sacred institutions of the religion of the nation. This law is against religion.”

This plainly foreshadows the position to be taken on this point. The Sunday is assumed to be an established sacred institution of religion and the church; and while Congress must not establish religion, it must not desecrate any existing institution. But not to uphold the Sunday by Congressional enactment is to desecrate it and break it down, which the government is under obligation not to do. Hence by virtue of the first Amendment itself, we must have the Sunday law. Isn't it clear?

THE SABBATH AND THE PUBLIC SCHOOLS.

By George I. Butler

WE call especial attention to the article of Eld. Lamson in this issue relative to the practice of beginning school each week on Tuesday instead of Monday. This practice, it seems, is increasing in many places, so that it has become a matter of real difficulty to many of our people, as it deprives their children of one-fifth part of the time allotted to instruction. Should this practice continue to increase, it will become a very serious question with all who have children to send to the public schools in the State. The conscience of our people will never permit them to send their children to the public schools on the Sabbath. Hence we have no escape from the dilemma unless we can secure legislation which will protect us, so that our children shall have as fair a chance as those of others. All can see that while our people pay money for the support of the public schools, common justice requires that we should not be crowded out of one day of every week, leaving but four days in which our children can attend, while the children of our neighbors, who pay no more in proportion, have five. Granting our request, that Monday be the day for the school week to begin instead of Tuesday, violates no conscientious conviction of our neighbors, no vested rights. It only gives us a fair chance.

The same argument applies to the use of the seventh day of the week for the public examination of teachers. It is a hardship to the young people among us who follow that avocation, that some other day of the week is not appointed by law. Many are deprived of a fair chance to secure a good certificate, and are made additional expense. Our days would be just as favorable to all other classes of teachers, and it would be but fair to our people. We are glad there are public spirited men in the State who sympathize with us in this matter, and are willing to help us to secure a fair chance. We ask for nothing else,—only a fair chance with our neighbors.

We shall send out blank petitions at once to our churches. Let them be filled with names and returned at once as directed.

GEO. I. BUTLER

LESLIE, INGHAM CO., MICHIGAN.

OUR brethren in Leslie desire us to extend through the REVIEW an invitation to good reliable brethren to move to that place. They have a new and comfortable house of worship, in good location, all paid for, but their numbers have been reduced by deaths and removals. Leslie has good railroad and mail facilities, and other desirable advantages. Village or farm property is obtainable at reasonable rates. For further particulars address Hollis Clarke, Leslie, Ing. Co., Mich.

THE GENERAL MEETING AT ST. CHARLES, MICH.

By G. I. B.

THIS meeting, to be held Feb. 21, 22, 23, we expect will be one of interest. We hope to meet a large number of our people there. Let there be a general turnout. Come at the commencement and stay till the close. Let us all earnestly seek the Lord together. G. I. B.

SIGN THE PETITION, AND CIRCULATE IT.

By G. I. B.

WE mean the petition to the Legislature for making Monday the legal day for the commencement of the public schools each week in Michigan, so that they shall not be held on Saturday; also that some other day than Saturday be fixed by law for the examination of teachers, so that our teachers may secure a fair examination. Every elder of our churches will receive one of these petitions. Let them see that they are circulated at once, and let all the names possible be procured of those who favor these just provisions. Particular directions will accompany the petitions.

G. I. B.

RELIGIOUS LECTURES IN BATTLE CREEK.

By George I. Butler

On Tuesday, Feb. 24, will commence a series of meetings in the Tabernacle in Battle Creek for the public presentation of the doctrinal views of our people, if no providence prevents. We shall make all reasonable efforts to secure a large attendance of the citizens of the place, the students at the College, and our own people generally. We expect it will be a profitable occasion. It will likely continue several weeks, perhaps four or five, as the interest may warrant. We trust the speakers will be able to present the truth in a manner to interest, instruct, and convince the hearers. We expect good music and a large attendance.

At its close a special course of instruction of several weeks’ duration will be given to those students in the College who propose to work in the cause. G. I. B.

To the Brethren and Sisters in the New England Conference.

By S. A. Whittier

The General Conference has sent Elds. Camden and Goodrich to assist in the work in this Conference. They are now laboring in our midst, and the Spirit of the living God has already greatly blessed their efforts. In the past, while we have had so little ministerial help in this Conference, our brethren and sisters have scattered the seeds of truth by means of publications, which have gone forth in abundance, and now the field seems to be all ripe for the harvest. The providence of God has sent these brethren to us, and shall we not, one and all, unite with them to carry forward the work to a glorious reward in the kingdom of heaven?

It is their intention to visit as far as possible every company or family of Sabbath-keepers in the Conference. To aid in this work we are desirous of having a complete list of the Sabbath-keepers in the Conference; and to this end have already obtained a list of the church members; but as there are many scattered ones who do not belong to the church, we would call upon the brethren and sisters, if they know of any such, to send their names and addresses to me at South Lancaster, Mass., as soon as convenient.

I would also call the attention of the church clerks to the appeal by the President of the General Conference (published in the REVIEW of Jan. 20), in behalf of correct and complete reports of the State Conference secretary. We have had the same difficulty in this Conference, and hope that from this time the reports will be promptly and properly made.

S. A. WHITTIER, Sec. N. E. Conf.

THE ST. CHARLES MEETING.

By E. S. Griggs

WE want to see a good representation from parts of the district at this meeting, Feb. 20. Our work is all important, and is rapidly increasing; and for us each to walk in the light and keep pace with this work, is the most important consideration for us at this time. To do this, we must have the encouragement and instruction which we may obtain from God’s tried servants at these meetings. So let none who can possibly come, fail to attend this meeting. On arriving at St. Charles inquire for J. M. Wilkinson, A. Mints, or E. Fay, committee of entertainment, who will furnish all with a place to stay during the meeting. Bring bedding; everything else will be provided.

E. S. Griggs

District No. 9, Michigan: General Meeting Invitation

By James Wilson

DISTRICT NO. 9, MICH.

To all the churches and lonely Sabbath-keepers in the district we extend an invitation to attend the general meeting to be held at Memphis, March 13-16, as appointed in the REVIEW. Come, brethren, to the meeting, and learn more of duty, get more of the earnest of the Spirit, that we may be stimulated to action. Emmet is the nearest station on the C. and G. T. R. R. Ridgeway is nearest station on the G. T. Air Line road. Those wishing to be met at either station will please notify us at which one. Don’t let the enemy hedge up your way, and prevent you from coming. We would like to have Eld. Butler at the meeting.

JAMES WILSON, Director.