Earlier text: EUSEBIUSOHIO QUARTERLY MEETING.
By E. H. Gates; Mrs. Ida Gates
The quarterly meeting of the Ohio Tract and Missionary Society was held at Bellville, Richland Co., Ohio, April 13, 14. Meeting was opened by singing. Prayer by Eld. G. W. Anglebarger. Minutes of the last quarterly meeting (held in 1884) were read. One encouraging feature of the work was that it was increasing and good results had been accomplished the past year. The committee on resolutions submitted the following:— Whereas, The Spirit of the Lord has spoken plainly and concerning our duty to send out canvassers and colporters everywhere to spread the truth; and— Whereas, There are many towns in Ohio that have never heard of the coming of the Lord; therefore— Resolved, That we recommend that an effort be made to engage as many as possible of our brethren and sisters in this work, to engage in canvassing for “Sunshine,” “Thoughts on Daniel and the Revelation,” “Great Controversy,” Good Health, etc. Whereas, We have been looking forward for many years to the time when the silent messengers of truth should fall like leaves of autumn; and— Whereas, Much success has attended the putting of our books into reading-racks in hotels, depots, steamboats, and other places; therefore— Resolved, That we recommend our brethren to take steps to place the new Signs of the Times supplement in depots and other public places, in reading-racks, which can be easily purchased. Whereas, The canvass for “Sunshine” and the Signs has been successful in getting the truth into hundreds of families; and— Whereas, The time for the greater proportion of the three years’ subscriptions for the Signs has expired and should be renewed at once if possible; therefore— Resolved, That we favor the plan suggested by Eld. Haskell to follow up the work by using “Great Controversy,” and getting renewals for the Signs. Whereas, The success attending our city missionaries has demonstrated that God’s providence is going before us and preparing the people of our cities for the reception of the truth; and— Whereas, The large cities in Ohio are unwarned, and not entered by our canvassers; therefore— Resolved, That we recommend that steps be taken immediately to send one or more canvassers into the city of Cincinnati. Whereas, We are in need of energetic canvassers in all our cities; and— Whereas, Bro. H. W. Cottrell, who is now working in capacity in the city of New Orleans, is a member of the Conference; therefore— Resolved, That we invite him to return to this State and join in the work in connection with our city missions. Whereas, In many cases where the Signs has been sent to persons unacquainted with our theory and manner of work, and been left in the post-office, the parties to whom it has been forwarded supposing if such papers were drawn from the office, pay for them would eventually be expected; therefore— Resolved, That those sending our papers to such persons also write to them, giving full information respecting the matter. Resolved, That those sending our papers to individuals acquainted with our work should, after a few weeks, write a letter to them of the interest taken; and where no orders are made after writing two or three times, discontinue sending them. The consideration of the first resolution drew out interesting remarks from Brethren Fisher, Watts, Gray, Underwood, Beaman, and Thompson. It was stated that one brother, canvassing for “Sunshine” and the Signs, in less than twenty days took one hundred and five orders; and another in the same locality, in less than a week, twenty-one orders; while a brother spending less than ten days at the work took forty orders; showing what can be accomplished when the work is taken hold of in earnest. It was thought advisable to make a change in the location of the State depository, and Columbus, capital of the State, was suggested as a good place to locate. Considering the subject an important one, it was voted that the Chair appoint a committee of five to recommend in regard to this matter. This committee afterward reported, recommending the adoption of the following resolutions:— Resolved, That we request the executive committee having in charge the State depository and the financial interests of the cause, to remove the depository to Columbus, Ohio, as soon as provisions can be made for the same. This resolution was carried by a unanimous vote. The following resolutions were also considered:— Whereas, The city mission funds are now in the hands of the tract society secretary; and— Whereas, This fact causes confusion in settling with our city missionaries; therefore— Resolved, That we recommend that the city mission funds be held by the Conference treasurer, to be paid out by order of the president of the Conference, like other Conference funds. Whereas, Influential men will be needed to labor in connection with the State depository in Columbus; therefore— Resolved, That we invite Bro. W. H. Gilmore to locate there to labor in the interest of this important city mission. Whereas, It has been demonstrated that each department of the cause demands a leader; therefore— Resolved, That our canvassers and colporters should work in organized companies, each company having a judicious leader who shall take the oversight of the work. By vote, these resolutions were taken up separately, and adopted after pointed and interesting remarks. The director of Dist. No. 4 having moved away, it was voted that the chairman be requested to appoint a director to act until the next yearly meeting. As many canvassers are expected to go into the field this summer, it was suggested by the president that each canvasser report every week to the tract society secretary the work he has done, so that arrangements can be made to have enough Signs to fill all orders that come in. WISCONSIN CAMP-MEETING.
By I. Sanborn
This meeting will be one of the most important ever held in this Conference; therefore every one that loves this precious cause should make a special effort to attend. The Spirit of God has shown how Satan counsels his angels concerning our camp-meetings. He says: “Until the great decisive blow shall be struck, our efforts against commandment-keepers must be untiring. We must be present at all their gatherings. In their large meetings especially our cause will suffer much, and we must exercise great vigilance, and employ all our seductive arts to prevent souls from hearing the truth and becoming impressed by it.”—“Great Controversy,” Vol. IV., p. 340. Let us all go to the meeting, and take our children, and induce as many as possible of our neighbors to go with us. Let us go with the preparation of heart that the Spirit of God recommends us to make before we go. “While preparing for the camp-meeting, each individual should closely and critically examine his own heart before God. If there have been unpleasant feelings, discord, or strife in families, it should be one of the first acts of preparation to confess these faults one to another and pray one for another. Humble yourselves before God, and make an earnest effort to empty the soul temple of all rubbish, all envyings, all jealousies, all suspicions, all fault findings. “The Lord speaks; enter into your closet and in silence commune with your own heart; listen to the voice of truth and conscience. Nothing will give such clear views of self as secret prayer. He who seeth in secret and knoweth all things, will enlighten your understanding and answer your petitions; plain, simple duties that must not be neglected will open before you. Do not carry this undone, work to the camp-meeting. If it is not done at home, your own souls will suffer, and others will be greatly injured by your coldness. “For your soul’s sake, for Christ’s sake, and for the sake of others, work at home. Pray as you are not accustomed to pray; let the heart break before God. Set your house in order. Prepare your children for the occasion. Teach them that it is not of so much consequence that they appear with fine clothes as that they appear before God with clean hands and pure hearts.”—“Testimony” No. 31, pp. 159, 160. May the Lord help all to heed his counsel, and prepare to come to the camp-meeting to be blessed, and to help others to receive this great salvation. MR. MOODY says: “There is no place I have ever been in where people so thoroughly understand their Bibles as in Scotland. Why, little boys could quote Scripture and take me up on a text. They have the whole nation just educated, as it were, with the word of God. Infidelity cannot come there. A man got up in Glasgow, at a corner, and began to preach universal salvation. ‘Oh, sir,’ said an old woman, ‘that will never save the like of me.’ . . . If a man comes among them with any false doctrine, these Scotchmen instantly draw their Bibles on him. I had to keep my eyes open and be careful what I said there. They knew their Bibles a great deal better than I did. If the preachers could get the people to read the word of God more carefully, and note what they heard, there would not be so much infidelity among us.” CAMP-MEETINGS IN NEBRASKA.
By A. J. Cudney
There has been a desire expressed by many of our brethren in this State, to have several local camp-meetings this season, so as to obviate the necessity of going so far to attend, as some of the members, being obliged to stay at home, are thus deprived of the benefits to be derived from being present at these important meetings. We will endeavor to comply with these wishes as far as may seem consistent. Nebraska comprises a large territory, and I am aware that it does incur a great expense to come from all parts of the State to one central point. And again, it is frequently the case that all the members of a family cannot leave home at the same time. We will try this season to overcome both these difficulties. After much counsel, it has been thought best to hold camp-meetings as follows: one at Albion, Boone Co., June 10-16; one at Kearney, about the middle of August; and the general State meeting at Lincoln, the latter part of September. These places are easy of access to all our people in this State; and by making your plans in season every member of every family can attend one or more of the meetings. I am convinced more and more of the importance of our brethren's all attending these meetings, and of the great loss they sustain by not attending. There are some of our people in this State who for years have not attended any of our general meetings; and I almost invariably find it the case that such ones are greatly lacking in spirituality, and in many instances they have given up entirely. While, on the other hand, those who have attended these important gatherings, enjoy more of God's spirit and are almost always ready to respond to the wants of the cause. At the Albion meeting we hope to meet all our brethren from the north-western portion of the State, and as many others as can conveniently attend. The Kearney meeting will accommodate our people in the extreme south-eastern portion of the State and in the Platte Valley. These meetings will both be free from business, and a special effort will be made to seek God. More will be said on this subject in the future. A. J. CUDNEY. “A little balm, and a little honey, spices and myrrh, nuts and almonds.”—Gen. 43:11. —Hope for nothing from this world, and your soul will enjoy rest. —Peace is the evening star of the soul, as virtue is its sun; and the two are never far apart. —A test of love to God is secret prayer. If you love your friend, you will often talk in confidence to him, and get his help. —Ask God to give thee skill
In comfort's art;
That thou may'st consecrated be
And set apart,
Unto a life of sympathy.
For heavy is the weight of ill
In every heart;
And comforters are needed much
Of Christ-like touch. —The trial of faith is the sure way of increasing it. We ask for more faith, and God tries what we have, and that is his way of answering prayer for its increase. He brings us into trials, so that we are compelled to look only to him for help. The life of faith is a wonderful life. —God makes the glow-worm as certainly as the star; the light in both is divine. If mine be an earth-star to gladden the wayside, I must cultivate humbly and rejoicingly its green earth-glow and not seek to blanch it to the whiteness of the stars that lie in the fields of blue. —In making the beautiful golden inscriptions on the backs of volumes, hot type overlaid with thin leaves of gold are pressed upon them, the heat causing the gold to adhere, without which the inscription would not be permanent. It is even so in the world of thought and speech. If we would make lasting impressions upon the character of hearers or readers we should not only press upon them with the hand of eloquent earnestness words overlaid with golden thoughts, but they should be burning words from hearts aflame with love.—Rev. J. R. Goodpasture. —The Erie Canal will be opened May 11. —Idaho will build a new Capitol at a cost of $80,000. —There are more than 2,500 lady physicians in the United States. —A fast ocean steamer costs between $700,000 and $800,000. —Ex-President Arthur is still suffering from an attack of sciatica. —There were 48,000 visitors from the North to Florida last winter. —The banking capital of the United States to-day is $738,000,000. —Eighteen buildings were destroyed by fire at Randolph, N. Y., Saturday night. —The patent office is one of the few branches of the government which pays expenses. —Diphtheria of a malignant type is epidemic in Greenwood township, near Hillsboro, Ill. —The Commercial Cable Company is putting all its wires in New York City under ground. —The peach crop of Delaware will be unusually large, unless some unexpected disaster occurs. —From eight to twelve inches of snow fell Monday night in Northern Michigan and Wisconsin. —According to the Salt Lake Tribune, the lineal descendants of Brigham Young now number 15,000. —Governor Carpenter, of Montana, has issued a proclamation against cattle entering into the Territory. —A dozen business houses at Chillicothe, Mo., were burned Tuesday morning, creating a loss of $20,000. —Business failures for the week number 167, against 198 last week, and 151 in the corresponding period of 1884. —The Ohio Legislature has decreed that Cincinnati saloons must be closed from midnight until 6 o’clock A. M. —A bill has been favorably reported in the Pennsylvania Legislature to impose a license of $1,000 on skating rinks. —Alabama physicians say that pneumonia is now worse in that State than ever before within thirty or forty years. —Militia are on duty at the coal mines near Streator, Ill., to protect persons wishing to work from the violence of the strikers. —By a recent enactment of the Kansas Legislature, it is a misdemeanor to sell or give tobacco in any form to boys under sixteen years of age. —The leather manufactory of J. G. Brane & Co., at Woburn, Mass., was burned at midnight Sunday, with its contents. The insurance is $45,000. —During a fire at Pittsburg Monday night a building fell, killing two men, seriously wounding four persons, and injuring a number of others slightly. —The improvement in General Grant’s condition has been so marked during the past week that he has been able to walk out and ride in the park, on pleasant days. —The ice in the Straits is broken up and is passing in huge masses from Lake Michigan to Lake Huron. The belief is prevalent that vessels can now get through. —It is reported that the maple sugar crop of Vermont this year will exceed in value $1,000,000. Vermont now produces about one-third of the maple sugar manufactured in this country. —At a meeting of the Maryland Temperance State Alliance yesterday it was determined to again start a Prohibition party in Maryland, and committees on organization and platform were appointed. —The number of railroad accidents in the United States during 1884 is given at 1,191. Of these, 445 were collisions, and 681 derailments; 65 are recorded as “various.” There were in all 389 persons killed and 8,760 injured. —The Democrats of Louisiana are irritated at the course adopted by President Cleveland, and in an interview Wednesday Senator Eustis said that from a Democratic stand-point the President thus far “has been a conspicuous and humiliating failure.” —The American McAll Association, the object of which is to “rescue France from the infidel,” began its second annual session Thursday at New York, and among the hundred delegates in attendance, are Mrs. J. A. Garfield and Mrs. Rutherford B. Hayes. —A collision occurred on the Iron Mountain road, seventeen miles from St. Louis, Monday afternoon between a special and a passenger train, two persons being killed and several injured. Both engines were completely wrecked. A misunderstanding of the train dispatcher caused the disaster. —An overflow of the Red River has submerged a portion of Fulton, Ark., and the surrounding country is inundated, causing a heavy loss in live stock. Cultivated lands are under water and railway tracks and bridges have been washed out. In the Arkansas Valley heavy rains have caused serious damage. —The Apaches are reported on the war path again in old Mexico. —King Leopold, of Belgium, is now to be recognized as king of the Congo. —The Emperor of Austria gave the pope as an Easter offering a chandelier for 600 candles. —General De L’Isle telegraphed the French government from Tonquin, May 1, that the Chinese are loyally fulfilling the conditions of peace. —An area of three million acres of very fertile land in New Zealand has been dedicated to prohibition. There is hope for the Maori race. —A long-haired elephant, larger and more perfect than any specimen hitherto secured, is being extricated from the ice at the mouth of the Lena delta. —Russia has a population of about 100,000,000; has a public debt of about $350,000,000,000; she spends about $10,000,000 a year above her revenues. —Wealthy residents of Aspinwall have ordered ready-built houses from New York, which will be shipped in sections to replace the buildings burned by the insurgents. —A terrible volcanic eruption has occurred at Passarveau, a province in the east end of the island of Java. A number of plantations have been devastated, and it is feared that fully a hundred persons have been killed. —Word was brought to Gen. Middleton May 1, that Riel was intrenching himself at Batoche and preparing for a stubborn battle. Middleton decided to advance immediately, and at last reports a conflict was imminent. —The Porte has replied to England that in the event of war between England and Russia, Turkey will remain neutral, and will close the Dardanelles and Bosphorus to men-of-war of either nation. Notice of this decision has been sent by the Porte to the various foreign ambassadors at Constantinople. —There is a slight relaxation in the tension of the relations of Russia and England. Russia appears to be disposed to entertain England’s latest proposal to submit to the arbitration of one of the crowned heads of Europe, the question whether the convention of March 17 was broken by Russia. It is believed that the King of Denmark will be selected as arbitrator in the event of mediation being accepted. —Of the 8,000 native Christian members of the Japanese churches, it is stated that only one-fourth are females. —In Western New York there is said to be a town of 5,500 inhabitants, 3,500 of whom are Protestants, having four Protestant churches, whose entire membership is only eighty. There are 1,200 children, of whom only 200 are in Sunday schools. —At a late meeting of the directors of the London Missionary Society, Rev. J. H. Budden bore emphatic testimony to the fact that the people of India are just now in a special state of preparedness and willingness to listen to the gospel. This witness is the more valuable as coming from a veteran Indian missionary, who has been forty-four years in that great empire. —The work of the Canadian missionaries in the north of Formosa has come to an entire standstill so far as the missionaries are concerned. They have been forced to leave the island and retire to Hong Kong. The anti-foreign spirit there has full sway, and the result has been persecution of native Christians,—even to the death in some cases,—robbery and pillage of their goods, and the wild and wanton destruction of their chapels. —Rev. M. Thomas, of Henthada, Burmah, writes of the conversion of an idol-maker who was the most influential Buddhist in the region in which he lived. His baptism has been a great shock to Buddhism, and the prospect for immediate success among the Burmans, is most cheering. Mr. Thomas has seldom seen, even among the Karens, such interest in Christianity as he found among the Burmans whom he met in that section of the country. The more enlightened Burmans are rebelling against the impositions of the Buddhist priesthood, and the Buddhist archbishop was fired upon during a recent visit to Henthada. —The Jewish reformer, Joseph Rabinowitz, to whom reference has heretofore been made as the leader of a new movement among the Jews of Southern Russia, succeeded in opening on January 5, at Kishenev, the capital of Bessarabia, a synagogue in which Jesus Christ is recognized as the Holy Messiah. This was done under the authority of the Minister of Police, who was present. In his discourse, Rabinowitz sought to prove that the expectation of the Jews was met in Jesus. A Lutheran minister assisted in the service. The chief hope for this movement lies in the fact that it is from within the Jewish body; and the opening of what may be called a Christian synagogue has created a great sensation among the Israelites of Russia. —Mission work among the 4,500 to 5,000 Chinese in New York is extending more widely, and meeting with greater success, than even Christian people here who have not given special attention to the matter are aware of. Churches of nearly every evangelical name have their Chinese Sunday-school classes, gathering five, ten, twenty, fifty, and, in one case, seventy-two scholars, each with his teacher. From suitable text-books, as the Tract Society’s “English and Chinese Reading-Book,” etc., the pupils are taught to read in English. Their confidence is gained in the process, and the way is opened for personal religious conversation. “Blessed are the dead which die in the Lord from henceforth.” 14:13. ROSS.—Died at Allendale, Mich., March 23, 1885, P. P. Ross, of Bro. Daniel and Peter Ross, aged 84 years lacking two days. MALIN.—Died at Vassar, Tuscola Co., Mich., April 8, 1885, of complication of diseases, Bro. Avery L. Malin, aged 81 years. Bro. Malin’s Christian experience dates from his youth. He embraced the truth under the labors of Elds. Van Horn and Cartwright. He leaves several children to mourn their loss. Discourse by the H. M. K. HAHN.—Died March 23, 1885, in Peoria, Ind., Mary A. Hahn, aged 39 years, 4 months, and 27 days. Sr. Hahn embraced the truth taught by the Seventh-day Adventists in the fall of 1877, under the labors of Elds. Sharp and Rees, and faithfully lived them out till her death. She leaves a stricken husband, who, although not of our faith, had all confidence in her Christianity. PACK.—Died in Sioux City, Ia., Feb. 19, 1885, Samuel W. Pack, 54 years, 8 months, and 11 days. The deceased was well known in religious circles, being a devoted Christian, and an active worker in the interests of Christianity. The funeral services were conducted by Rev. J. B. Chase. MATHEW.—Died at Ft. Dodge, Iowa, Wednesday morning, March 25, 1885, Cyrena Mathew, of Indianola, Ia. She was born in Benton Co., Ia., July 18, 1867. For some six years she had been a resident of Indianola. While visiting her sister at Ft. Dodge, she was taken seriously ill with typhoid intermittent fever, which, in spite of all that medical skill could effect, caused her death in the brief space of three days. Her mother was summoned by telegram, but did not reach her in time to be recognized. The deceased was converted and baptized four years ago at the camp-meeting at Des Moines, at which she had lived an earnest Christian life, cherishing the Lord’s hope. While it seemed sad for one so young, before she was opening with such promise, to die, the one prepared to die here is prepared also for life eternal. Her remains were brought to Indianola. The funeral service, attended by a large number of friends of the family, was held at the home of her mother. We carefully laid her away to rest with a strong hope of seeing her in the first resurrection. There being no minister of our denomination within reach, the services were conducted by Rev. [illegible] (Baptist). OTEY AND CATHERINE [illegible]. KLOPFENSTEIN.—Died of consumption at Locust Point, Ohio, Feb. 22, 1885, Alvira Brown Klopfenstein, aged 18 years, 10 months, and 8 days. Sr. Klopfenstein began to observe the Sabbath in 1877 under the labors of Eld. Guilford, and was baptized with the church in 1879. Last summer she was married to James Klopfenstein. In the spring she contracted a severe illness which resulted in consumption. She lived a consistent Christian and was loved and respected by all who knew her. For some time before her death she was in a discouraged state of mind. Looking to a compassionate Saviour, she looked at her own life and felt that they were more than the Lord could forgive. Several days before she died, faith revived, and she was enabled to grasp the precious promises of God, and to trust in his grace. She kept the Bible, “Testimony No. 31,” and the Review by her side, that she could reach them at any time. When dying she was asked if she could trust the promises of God, and replied that she could. [She was] summoned to attend the funeral, but received the telegram too late to go. The funeral services were conducted by Eld. Gascoyne. E. H. [illegible]. BUNDRIDGE.—Died of heart disease, at Portis, Kan., March [illegible]. Sr. Bundridge, wife of Bro. Geo. Bundridge, aged 62 years, 8 months, and 17 days. She came to a knowledge of the truth six years ago by reading, and united with the church a year [illegible]. She died with a bright hope of eternal life. This sad bereavement falls heavily upon the family of the deceased. Remarks by the writer from Hosea 13:14. C. W. [illegible]. BAILEY.—Died in Freeport, Me., April 17, 1885, Nancy Bailey, aged 69 years, 11 months, and 25 days. Sr. Bailey experienced the truth fifty-four years ago; and was for fifteen years connected with the Free-will Baptist church, after which she joined the [illegible] church, and remained a faithful member till about eight years ago. She then embraced the third angel’s message, in which she has since been a consistent believer. In the last testimony meeting, on the Sabbath before her death, she stated that the truth and cause of God [illegible]. She leaves a husband, two brothers and sisters, and a large circle of friends to mourn her loss. The company of Sabbath-keepers in Freeport have met with a loss that cannot be easily made up. The funeral services were held at the Free-will Baptist church in Freeport, a large congregation being present. Words of comfort were spoken by the writer, from 14:14. S. J. H. [illegible]. McCORMICK.—Died at the home of her daughter, at Hastings, [illegible], our mother, Mrs. Lucinda McCormick, in the 60th year of her age. The body was taken for interment to Hanover, Kan., where her daughter resides. Mother had lived a Christian life for [illegible], having been a Seventh-day Adventist for the last twenty-five years, and she died as she had lived. Three sons and four daughters mourn her loss; but we feel that our loss is her gain, and hope to meet in the better world. MRS. H. W. [illegible]. BLACK.—Ruth Ann Black died at Corsica, Ohio, April [illegible], aged 57 years, 10 months, and 13 days. In youth she gave her heart to God, uniting with the Free-will Baptist church at the age of fourteen years, and ever after lived a devoted Christian. In [illegible] A. M. Mann held a series of meetings at Corsica, when [the truth] shone upon her path. She was the first in that place to keep the Sabbath of the Lord. The truth grew brighter and more precious till her death. Her last testimony was given at the church prayer meeting, April 4. She was sick only eight days. A husband and four children mourn the loss of a faithful wife and dear mother, who now sleeps in Jesus to awake in immortal bloom. May they be reunited in the kingdom of God. Words of comfort were spoken by the writer from Rev. 14:13. R. A. UNDER[illegible]. BURDICK.—Our two little children, Myrtle and Johnnie, fell asleep March 26, 1885, at the residence of their grandfather, L. H. [illegible], Galla, Moody Co., Dak. Myrtle, aged 3 years, 1 month, and [illegible], was sick nearly two weeks of pneumonia, which finally terminated in membranous croup, proving too much for her wasted system. She was the pet of our household and is sadly missed. Johnnie, [illegible] months, though with us but a short time, had greatly endeared himself to us. We have now buried three children, and have [illegible]. We feel to thank God that they were spared to comfort our hearts so long. We hope to be a happy, reunited family in the earth made new, where sickness and sorrow will never come. R. A. AND S. H. [illegible]. HILL.—Died of consumption, April 12, 1885, at Assyria, Barry Co., Mich., Mary Hill, daughter of Wm. and L. M. Phinsey, and John Hill, aged 26 years and 23 days. Sr. Hill experienced the truth at the age of fifteen years, and united with the Seventh-day Adventist church at Vernon, Montcalm Co., Mich.; and though for a time her hope yielded to discouraging circumstances, it revived as the end approached, and she gave good evidence of her acceptance with God. She was desirous of living for her child’s sake, but resigned to the evident will of God that she should sleep. Funeral services were held in the M. E. church at Assyria. Discourse by the writer to a large and very attentive audience, from 2 Sam. [illegible]. J. L. [illegible]. HAYNES.—Died at Raymond, Black Hawk Co., Iowa, March 2[illegible]. Lorena Haynes, aged 70 years, 11 months, and 5 days. Sr. Haynes was born in the State of New York; moved to Ohio with her parents287 moved to Davistown, Ill., where she embraced the S. D. Adventists under the preaching of Elds. Sanborn and Loughborough. In Iowa in 1867, and united with the church at Laporte soon remained a member as long as it existed. Sr. Haynes lived a Christian life. Her faith was strong, and her hope was in Jesus and the resurrection. She died expecting a blessed rest in the new earth. She leaves a husband and two daughters. Mourn not as those who have no hope. The funeral was attended. Services were conducted by Eld. Peter Hallowell. W. R. HAYNES. Died near Waxahachie, Ellis Co., Tex., April 8, 1885, youngest child of John R. and Sarah A. Ransom. He was 7 years old last July, and had been a regular attendant at Sabbath-school more than a year. He was at the Sabbath-school April 4, as bright and cheerful as ever. Meeting was held at the parents’ in the afternoon, at which time little David had been promptly cared for, and the next day was as usual. He had another chill, followed by fever, which seemed to increase rapidly; and at 2 P. M. passed away. The shock has caused the family great sorrow; but his parents love as do others who have no hope, for they expect to meet him when Jesus comes to gather his jewels. ANNA J. CUNNINGHAM. Died at New Centerville, Wis., Jan. 1, 1885, of Bright’s disease, Jones, aged 77 years. Bro. Jones was born in 1808. Before the age of 21 years, he united with the Free-will Baptist church, of which he was a resident. Coming to Wisconsin [illegible] years ago, he united with the close communion Baptist church in which his wife was a member. In the winter of 1875 he accepted the truths of the third angel’s message, under the labors of Eld. [illegible] and wife. He has ever lived a consistent Christian and respected by all who knew him. During his last illness [he looked] forward with a glorious anticipation to the time when he should participate in the exultant bliss of eternity. The blessed hope, that spirits above the shadowy portals of the tomb. He loved the truths so clear to him, and in moments of excruciating pain repeated the words, “Let me die the death of the righteous; my last end be like his.” The funeral was held from the church, a large concourse of friends following to the last place of the departed. He leaves an aged companion and seven to mourn his loss, though not without hope; for we laid him to rest with the assurance that if faithful we shall meet him in the resurrection. Funeral discourse by the writer, from Num. [illegible]. C. F. STILLWELL. Died of catarrh and other chronic troubles, on the 23d of [illegible], at the residence of her son William, at Red Cloud, Neb., [illegible], in the 86th year of her age. Sixty-seven years she was living for a home in her Master’s kingdom. She embraced the message under the labors of Eld. J. B. Frisbie, at Fair Plains, whose acquaintance knew how firmly she has stood for commandments of God and the faith of Jesus, these many years. At times she suffered intensely; but amid all this we could see praising and adoring her Father in heaven. The day she said: “Death has a sting; but, oh, the wonderful provision through Jesus Christ.” Her last intelligible words were, “I’ll meet me on the other shore.” We have good reason to believe she will come forth with immortal vigor. The writer spoke text of her own selection, John 14:1–3. L. A. HOOPES. Died at Eagle Lake, Minn., April 5, 1885, Samuel Moon, aged [illegible] years. Father Moon was for many years a member of the Friends. A few years since he embraced the Sabbath. Although suffering much in his last illness, he endured it all with Christian patience and fortitude, and was cheered by the blessed hope. By the writer from Job 14:14. W. B. HILL. Joseph Porter died April 8, 1885. He was born April 13, consequently lacked only five days of being 73 years old at the time of his death. At the age of 20 he united with the Disciple church. In 1869 he embraced present truth, and has ever since tried to live a consistent Christian. Whenever he was able to attend meetings, he tried to do his duty. When sick and feeble, so he could not go away from his house, meetings were sometimes held in the room, for his benefit. These he seemed to enjoy, and took part in them. He died at peace with God, with a bright hope of the first resurrection. Bro. Porter was loved by all who knew him, hence the funeral was largely attended. Remarks by the writer from Rev. 14:13. O. A. JOHNSON. Appointments and Meeting Announcements
“And he said unto them, Go ye into all the world, and preach the gospel to every creature.”—Mark 16:15. Sutton, Neb., May 9, 10. A. J. Cudney. CAMP-MEETING at Battle Creek, Iowa, May 28 to June 2. O. A. Olsen. Providence permitting, I will meet with the church at [place], Wis., May 9, 10. W. W. Sharp. Providence permitting, I will meet with the church in Washington, N. H., May 16, 17. Would be glad to see a large attendance. E. W. Farnsworth. Providence permitting, I will join Bro. Olds in a general meeting at Ft. Howard, Wis., May 9, 10; Sturgeon Bay, May 16, 17. We hope our brethren will make an effort to attend these meetings. Especially would we like to see the church officers and librarians and all who expect to labor in the cause in any way. A. J. Breed. The eleventh annual session of the Kansas Tract Society will be held at Bismarck Grove, Kan., May 20–27. We hope to meet with all the directors, district secretaries, and librarians at this meeting. We have some important plans before you, and desire your counsel in devising methods of labor for your societies the coming year. T. H. Gibbs, Pres. Vermontville, Mich., May 6, 7; Belleville, May 9, 10; Dimondale, May 16, 17. I. D. Van Horn. The annual session of the Kansas Sabbath-school Association will be held in connection with the camp-meeting at Bismarck Grove, Kan., May 20–27. The lesson for those studying the Instructor will be the regular lesson for May 23. Lessons for the primary divisions will be made known the first day of the meeting. Those who use the different lesson-books will please bring them to the meeting. M. Enoch, Pres. Kan. S. S. Ass’n. Brookston, White Co., Ind. (with Eld. Reese), May 8–11; Templeton, Benton Co., May 14–18; Pleasant Grove, Grant Co., May 21–25; Hartford City, Blackford Co., May 27–31. We invite all of our brethren and sisters in the vicinity to attend our meeting at Pleasant Grove, especially on the Sabbath. J. P. Henderson. The Lord willing, I intend to labor with the following churches:— Racine, Wis., May 6; Poy Sippi, May 9–18; Neenah, May 21–25; Pultifer, May 30, 31; Stambaugh, Mich., June 3–7. These meetings will commence with the evening of the first given date. J. F. Hanson. No preventing providence, I will hold a two days’ meeting at Waterloo, Grant Co., Wis., commencing May 16, at 9 A. M., Sabbath-school at 10 A. M., and preaching at 11 A. M. and 3 P. M. Preaching on first day at 10 A. M., 4 P. M. I will also hold a two days’ meeting at Sand Prairie, Richland Co., Wis., commencing May 23, at 9 A. M., with a prayer-meeting. Sabbath-school at 10 A. M., preaching at 11 A. M. and 3 P. M. Preaching on Sunday at 10 A. M. and 4 P. M. Baptism on Sunday at each place. We hope all the brethren and sisters at Mt. Hope will attend one or the other of the above meetings. I. Sanborn.