HAVING had an opportunity to view the field quite largely on this side of the Rocky Mountains, we are prepared to give a favorable report. When Bro. Concord went to the Upper Columbia there had been little or no labor bestowed there for some time, and it could not be expected that the cause would be in a flourishing condition. But he has taken hold with a will; he has trained a goodly number into the missionary work; vigilant missionary societies have been and are being formed; the temperance work is carried on by the formation of clubs; the Sabbath-school interest is not neglected. And the brethren seem disposed to sustain their President in his efforts. They are doing well according to the means which they possess. We only wish that they had facilities to occupy the field according to the increase of population. May God help them to do with their might, and with all diligence, what they find to do.
We have written somewhat fully of the North Pacific Conference. In their present condition they have an experimental work on their hands. We fully join with them in the wish that the arrangement made by the General Conference Committee under the advice of wisdom given from above had been carried out. We have great confidence in the integrity and love of the truth of those who are bearing the burdens in this Conference. And we shall ever remember with loving interest the band of young people with whom we became acquainted at Cornelius. If they retain their anxiety to work for God, and wait upon him in humility, the way will open before them.
Bro. Healey reports that they are not only likely to organize a church in Los Angeles, but to build a meeting-house. This, we hope, may be the beginning of a healthy and permanent work in Southern California. Bro. H. has had good workers to assist him, and there is reason to feel hopeful for that field. The last report from Bro. Briggs in the north is also favorable.
The church in Oakland was re-districted immediately after the Alameda camp-meeting, since which time it has been steadily progressing. It is in better condition now than we ever saw it before. And the same may be said of the church in San Francisco. Two difficulties weighed down this church: a want of zeal on the part of most of those who might have been efficient workers, and a general indifference, or even opposition, to discipline. But seeming at length to realize their condition, they have taken hold to right up wrongs and to discipline wrong-doers, and the church has been revived and confidence restored as a consequence. We feel much encouraged for San Francisco.
A feeling of some discouragement rested upon some of the churches who looked for labor with them, when they learned that Bro. Corliss was obliged to leave this State on account of the condition of his health. But Bro. Van Horn will spend some time here for the benefit of his wife's health, and he and Bro. Israel expect to visit most of the churches before the camp-meeting. We are looking for a good camp-meeting, and as we know of no difficulty now existing in the churches to hinder the work, we think we shall not be disappointed in the meeting.
CAMP-MEETING NOTICE.
By Editor
LAST year it was voted, on the Alameda camp-ground, that we have a camp-meeting this year three weeks in length. We confidently believe that, if preparation had been made for it, the brethren would willingly have remained on the ground a week longer. But the Committee do not feel authorized to appoint for so long a time without the present consent of the churches. Therefore all are requested to inform us, at this office, as soon as possible, of their will in the matter. It will be necessary to have it decided soon, that arrangements may be made in good season with the railroads, and in other particulars.
Elder Haskell will be here to take charge of the meeting; and we think all who attended the meetings at Healdsburg and Alameda will feel assured that he will arrange so as to keep up the interest of the meeting during the entire time for which they may see fit to appoint. Only make up your minds to attend the full time which may be appointed. We look for good things at this meeting.
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SMITH'S BIBLE DICTIONARY.
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It is unfortunate for the reputation of this book that there are so many cheap copies in circulation. We secured a copy of a good edition some years since, and never regretted the outlay. The "Pacific Press" has for sale Appleton's edition (1880), which we can recommend to students and ministers. Those who have found that the American Tract Society's Bible Dictionary is too brief and incomplete to answer their purpose, will do well to secure this.
BISHOP HAVEN'S SICKNESS.
By Editor
The sickness of Bishop E. O. Haven, in Salem, Oregon, has been announced in our news columns. He so far recovered as to be out of danger, to all appearance. But the latest intelligence before our going to press is of a relapse, and there are fears now that he will not recover. It is not alone in the church in which he holds the highest office that a deep anxiety is felt for the safety of the life of this eminent Christian educator.
DEATH OF ELD. S. DAVISON.
By Editor
ELD. SAMUEL DAVISON died near Pardee, Kansas, June 5. He was born in England in 1802; united with the Baptist church at the age of 16, and early in life entered the ministry. He united with the Seventh-day Baptists in New Jersey, in 1843. We shall never forget the impression made on our mind by his tract entitled, "The True Sabbath Embraced and Observed," which we received from Eld. O. P. Hull on the occasion of a visit to us soon after we commenced the observance of the Sabbath, in 1853. Eld. Davison was a firm believer in the hope of life through Jesus and the resurrection. In his later years, he embraced certain views of the prophecies, which we could not endorse; but of his integrity and conscientious regard for the truth we think there could be no question.
CONDITION OF THE EUROPEAN SUNDAY.
By Editor
BRO. W. M. JONES, of the Sabbath Memorial, London, can hardly be outdone in the way of giving a happy hit. Witness the following in the July number:—
"A Clergyman in the United States writes to us for information respecting the condition of the European Sunday: We believe it is far from being healthy, and indeed its condition never has been entirely satisfactory. Doctors have for centuries frequently felt its pulse, but always with the same result—a shake of the head, and the forefinger of the right hand on the lips to indicate silence. Some of the faculty have been so indiscreet as to administer Scripture, but, as ought to have been expected, the patient has sensibly declined under that sort of treatment. Even the civil law has long since failed to revive its passive condition, and now flattering titles, human reason, and anecdotes, are tried, but all in vain. Nothing does Sunday so much good as a hard day's work. One item will serve as an illustration of what is going on: On that cold Sunday, the 14th of January last, the skaters, sliders, and on-lookers, on the various waters, in the parks of London alone, numbered between 250,000 and 300,000."
CAMP-MEETINGS FOR 1881.
OHIO, Plymouth, August 10-16
CANADA, Magog, P. Q., “ 10-16
VERMONT, Morrisville, “ 18-23
MAINE, “ 25-30
ILLINOIS, Bloomington, Aug. 31 to Sept. 6
NEW ENGLAND, September 1-6
NEW YORK AND PENNSYLVANIA, “ 9-19
INDIANA, “ 21-27
NEBRASKA, “ 21-27
MICHIGAN, Sept. 27 to Oct. 3
MISSURI, “ “ “ “ “
KENTUCKY, October 5-11
CALIFORNIA, “ 6-18
TENNESSEE, “ 13-18