ORGANIZATION OF THE TEXAS CONFERENCE, STATE T. AND M. SOCIETY, AND S. S. ASSOCIATION.
By S. N. Haskell; R. M. Kilgore
At a meeting convened on the camp-ground at Plano, Texas, Nov. 15, at 9:30 A. M., after prayer by Eld. S. N. Haskell and appropriate remarks on the subject of organization by Elds. White and Haskell, it was
Voted, that R. M. Kilgore appoint a committee of seven to consult with the members of the General Conference present relative to the organization of a Texas State Conference, State Tract and Missionary Society, and State Sabbath-school Association.
The following brethren were appointed as said committee: Dr. R. A. Miller, H. C. Crisman, J. C. Cole, H. H. Young, M. S. Simmons, Job Huguley, and Wm. J. Kerr.
Adjourned.
Nov. 16, at seven P. M., the second meeting was called. By vote, Eld. S. N. Haskell was called to the chair, and R. M. Kilgore was chosen secretary.
The report of the committee was called for, when the chairman presented the following:—
Whereas, The blessing of our gracious God has attended the efforts of the General Conference of S. D. Adventists in sending Eld. R. M. Kilgore to our State; and
Whereas, Several bodies of brethren have been raised up, including the scattered believers, amounting to two hundred brethren, therefore
Resolved, That we recommend the immediate organization of a State Conference, and that the constitution, and by-laws adopted by all the State Conferences of S. D. Adventists, be adopted by the Texas Conference.
Resolved, That we recommend the organization of a tract and missionary society, adopting the constitution and by-laws adopted by the various Conferences.
We also recommend the organization of a Sabbath-school Association. R. A. MILLER.
In behalf of the Committee.
The report was accepted. It was then
Voted, That a State Conference, State Tract and Missionary Society, and State Sabbath-school Association be organized.
On motion, R. M. Kilgore was requested to appoint a committee to nominate officers for these respective organizations. Bro. J. C. Cole, C. N. Brooks, and Wm. J. Kerr were appointed as said committee.
Adjourned to call of chair.
Third meeting, Nov. 18, at 8 A. M. Prayer by Bro. Haskell. The Committee on Nominations reported as follows:—
For officers of the Texas Conference: President, R. M. Kilgore; Secretary, A. S. Crisman; Treasurer, James Gage; Executive Committee, R. M. Kilgore, Dr. R. A. Miller, and H. C. Crisman.
For officers of T. and M. Society: President, R. M. Kilgore, Vice-president, Arthur G. Daniels, Secretary and Treasurer, Maggie Dickerson. Directors: Dist. No. 1, A. W. Jensen; Dist. No. 2, H. C. Crisman.
For officers of Sabbath-school Association: President, R. M. Kilgore; Secretary and Treasurer, Rosa Crisman; Executive Committee, R. M. Kilgore, A. H. King, and Dallas Garrett.
It was also recommended that Dist. No. 1 of the T. and M. society embrace Dallas, Kaufman, Rockwall, and Collin counties; and Dist. No. 2, Johnson and Hill counties.
The report was accepted, and the persons named were elected to fill their respective offices.
The constitution of the Sabbath-school Association was then adopted, article by article.
After remarks by Eld. Haskell upon the importance of the T. and M. work, it was voted that we raise twelve hundred dollars for a State T. and M. fund, to be paid on or before Jan. 1, 1880. Subscriptions were opened, and the sum of $1,253 was pledged by those present.
The following resolutions were then presented and adopted:—
Whereas, Bro. Kilgore has taken much responsibility in caring for this meeting, therefore
Resolved, That we appreciate the efforts of Bro. Kilgore in preparing this ground and providing for this meeting, and we will stand by him in the expense which he has incurred. We also pledge ourselves to aid him by our sympathy and prayers.
Resolved, That we recommend the appointment by the Conference Committee of a committee of three, to serve as a camp-meeting committee for the ensuing year.
Adjourned to call of chair.
The fourth meeting was held Monday, at seven P. M. Bro. White presided, and offered the opening prayer.
J. C. Cole, T. M. Woodruff, and W. J. Kerr were appointed the camp-meeting committee.
The following resolutions were then presented and unanimously adopted:—
Resolved, That we tender to the General Conference a vote of thanks for the labors of Bro. and Sr. White and Bro. Haskell during this meeting, and that we will endeavor to carry out in our lives the rich instruction which we have received.
Resolved, That we express our gratitude to God for the evidences he has been pleased to give us that the gifts of his Spirit were to continue in the church, and that it is our privilege to express our increased faith in the spirit of prophecy so manifestly connected with the third angel’s message.
Resolved, That we request the General Conference to receive the Texas Conference into the sisterhood of Conferences, and to furnish us, from time to time, such help in our general gatherings as they may deem best; and to send us an efficient minister to assist in presenting the truth to the people of this broad State.
Whereas, In the providence of God he has permitted our dear Bro. J. S. Vardeman to be taken from us by death while upon the camp-ground, therefore
Resolved, That we express our deepest sympathy for the bereaved companion and children in this their sad affliction.
Resolved, That we tender a vote of thanks to Bro. Job Huguley for his kindness in giving us the free use of this camp-ground, for the greater kindness of granting us the use of so much lumber, and for the fuel we have consumed; and also that we express our thanks to the Plano friends for gratuitously furnishing us food for our teams while upon the camp-ground.
Whereas, This Conference is just commencing its existence as a Conference, and whereas we believe that one tenth of our income should be sacredly held to aid the proclamation of the third angel’s message, therefore
Resolved, That we recommend all our churches to pay all their S. B. into the Conference treasury for this purpose.
On motion, adjourned.
S. N. HASKELL, Chairman.
R. M. KILGORE, Sec.
Death Accomplishes Our Designs: A Quotation from Bossuet
By Bossuet
O DEATH, thou dost not trouble my designs, thou accomplishest them.—Bossuet.
Obituary Notices.
“Blessed are the dead which die in the Lord from henceforth.”
Died of diphtheria and croup, near Portland, Cumberland county, Maine, Nov. 18, 1878, our babe, George H. Witham, aged one year and six months. Words of comfort by Eld. S. H. Whitney.
GEO. W. AND MARY E. WITHAM.
My dear grandmother, Abigail Vickery, fell asleep, in Jesus Sept. 7, at Bordoville, Vt., after a long period of feebleness and great suffering, aged eighty-four years and one month. She was for more than forty years a member of the Presbyterian church, but twenty-five years ago she saw the light on the holy Sabbath and kindred truths, and hastened to obey. She was an earnest Christian, very affectionate and patient, and beloved by all who knew her.
Appropriate services were conducted by Eld. L. Bean, and we laid her away to rest till Jesus comes.
S. E. PIERCE.
Died, at Jericho, Vt., Nov. 11, 1878, Cetta P. Deavit, wife of Bro. Fred. G. Smith, aged 21 years, 5 months, and 13 days. Our departed friend possessed more than an ordinary sweetness of disposition, which greatly endeared her to her stricken husband, as well as to a numerous circle of friends. Bro. Smith can truly say that his short married life was pleasant. We laid her away in the tomb to await the coming of the Lifegiver, when we hope to meet her on the other shore, where there will be no more parting. Comforting words were spoken to the friends by Eld. Hazen, Congregationalist, from Romans 12:12.
J. G. W.
Died, Oct. 15, 1878, in the township of Leonidas, St. Joseph county, Mich., Sister Hannah Covey, in the seventy-ninth year of her age. Sister C. embraced present truth about sixteen years ago by reading our tracts and papers. She became a member of the church at Colon, March 27, 1875. During the last few years of her life, she was rendered almost helpless by paralysis; but her every-day life was characterized by that patient endurance which is only acquired by a perfect trust in our Heavenly Father. Words of comfort to the afflicted by Eld. Ketchem of the M. E. Church.
H. C. GOODRICH.
Died of paralysis, at the residence of his son-in-law, S. M. Mills, in Eaton Rapids, Mich., Oct. 29, 1878, my dear companion, James A. Lauder, aged 72 years, 4 months, and 4 days. In 1852 he sought the Lord, and found the precious Saviour ready to forgive. One year ago he embraced present truth by reading, and he has since been a firm believer in the third angel’s message. He enjoyed talking of the truth, and was very anxious that others should embrace the Sabbath of the Lord.
Five years ago he had his first shock of paralysis; last summer he had two more shocks, and in the brief period of five days we think he had several shocks. He was confined to his bed only three days, during which time he was unconscious. This affliction falls heavily indeed upon myself, and the seven children. But we expect, if faithful to God, to meet ere long, and to dwell forever in the beautiful new earth.
Funeral services by Mr. R. M. Titterington, Baptist minister, from Mark 13:33.
MARY E. LAUDER.
APPOINTMENTS
“And as ye go, preach, saying, The kingdom of Heaven is at hand.”
A GENERAL meeting in the interest of the tract and missionary society in the State of Wisconsin will be held at Hundred-mile Grove, commencing Thursday evening, Dec. 19, and continuing till the following Monday. This will be a meeting of great importance to the State, and our brethren and sisters generally are urgently requested to attend, especially the officers of the T. and M. society.
H. W. DECKER, Pres.
THE Lord willing I will meet with the Danish churches as follows:—
Sunny Side, Dakota Territory, Dec. 10 to 16.
Sioux Valley, “ “ 17 “ 23.
Spencer, Iowa, “ 24 “ 30.
Emmittsburg, Iowa, Jan. 1 “ 6.
Buffalo Grove, “ 8 “ 13.
The brethren from Forest City are invited to meet with us on the Sabbath at the Silver Lake school-house.
JOHN F. HANSON.
PROVIDENCE permitting, the new church at Newark, Ohio, will be dedicated Sunday, Dec. 15. Meetings will commence Friday evening, Dec. 13. We invite all the Sabbath-keepers in that section of the country to attend this meeting. We expect to follow up the dedication with a course of lectures.
D. M. CANRIGHT.
A. O. BURRILL.
MEETINGS will be held in Wisconsin as follows:—
Oakland, Dec. 10–12
Little Prairie, “ 14, 15
Meetings at Oakland each day at 10:30 A. M. and 6 P. M.
H. W. DECKER.
SPRINGFIELD, Ohio, Dec. 6–9. This meeting is specially for the benefit of the Sabbath-keepers; hence we urge and request the attendance of every one in all this section. Others cordially invited.
D. M. CANRIGHT.
A. O. BURRILL.
T. AND M. meeting at Rochester, Mich., Dec. 8. Meetings will commence on Friday evening, Dec. 6. Let all the scattered brethren come, and remain until the close. At Detroit, where Bro. Morton may appoint, Tuesday evening, Dec. 10, and longer if necessary. At Birmingham, Sabbath, Dec. 14. Would like to see the friends from Pontiac at this meeting.
J. O. CORLISS.
DAVID RANDALL.
MEMPHIS, Mich., Dec. 7, 8.
Armada, “ 11, 12.
Romeo, “ 13–15.
Almont, “ 21, 22.
Dryden, “ 24, 25.
Imlay City, “ 28, 29.
If desired, the meetings at Romeo, Almont, and Imlay City can commence the evening before the Sabbath, at such time and place as the brethren may appoint. See remarks in another column.
R. J. LAWRENCE.
WM. H. MILLS.
PROVIDENCE permitting, there will be a T. and M. meeting at Potterville, Mich., commencing Wednesday evening, Dec. 4, and continuing over Sabbath and Sunday. Will the brethren in Charlotte and Oneida join with us in these meetings. Further appointments for Lansing, Dimondale, Eaton Rapids, Olivet, and Partello next week.
MRS. E. B. LANE.
J. F. CARMAN, Director.
T. AND M. meeting with the church at Flint, Mich., commencing Friday evening, Dec. 6, and continuing over Sabbath and Sunday. Can the brethren from Holly meet with us at this appointment. With the Thetford and Mt. Morris churches at Pine Run, or where Bro. Davis may arrange, commencing Friday evening, Dec. 13, and continuing over Sabbath and Sunday. With the Lapeer church commencing Wednesday evening, Dec. 18, and continuing over Sabbath and Sunday.
E. B. LANE.
S. WOODHULL, Director.
TRACT and missionary meetings for Dist. No. 6, Michigan, will be held as follows:—
Lyons and Muir, Dec. 7, 8, Sabbath at 10:30 A. M.
Orange, “ 9, at 10 A. M.
Bushnell, “ 10, 11, at 7 P. M.
Sheridan, “ 12, 13, at 7 P. M.
Orleans, “ 14, 15, at 10:30 A. M.
Coral, “ 16, at 7 P. M.
Pierson, “ 17, 18, at 7 P. M.
Howard City, “ 19, at 7 P. M.
Lake View, “ 21, 22, at 10:30 A. M.
Gowen, “ 23, 24, at 7 P. M.
West Plains, “ 24, 25, at 7 P. M.
Saranac, “ 26, 27, at 7 P. M.
Vergennes, “ 28, 29, at 10:30 A. M.
Greenville, “ 29, at 7 P. M.
The time given above is for the commencement of meetings; all subsequent appointments may be arranged. Dear brethren, endeavor to give your time to these meetings, especially on the Sabbath. None can fail to see that our time to work is short. May God give us the grace of humility and the spirit of earnest labor.
D. H. LAMSON.
FRANKLIN HOWE, Director.
TRACT and missionary meetings for Dist. No. 3, Michigan, will be held as follows:—
Burlington, Dec. 7, 8.
Quincy, “ 9, 2:30 and 7 P. M.
Bronson, “ 10, 2:30 “ 7 P. M.
Colon, “ 11, 2:30 “ 7 P. M.
Parkville, “ 12, 2:30 “ 7 P. M.
Kalamazoo, “ 14, 15, “ 7 P. M.
Kendall, “ 16, 2:30 “ 7 P. M.
Mattawan, “ 17, 2:30 “ 7 P. M.
All the brethren and sisters of the above churches should attend these meetings, as all branches of the T. and M. work will be taken up.
J. FARGO.
R. SAWYER.
THE Michigan State T. and M. quarterly meeting will be held at Battle Creek, Dec. 29, 1878. We shall look for a large representation of directors and other T. and M. officers, and also of the people.
J. FARGO, Pres.
BOOKS RECEIVED.
A prompt notice under this head of all books received, giving title, the name of the author and of the publisher, and the price, when known, will be considered by us an equivalent to the publishers for the same. A more extended notice may be given whenever we consider that the interests of our readers would be subserved thereby.
From the President of the State Agricultural College of Michigan, located at Lansing, we have received the “Twenty-second Annual Catalogue” of the institution, it being the Catalogue for 1878. Fourteen instructors and assistants constitute the faculty. Number of students during the past year, two hundred and thirty-nine.
We have received the “Fourth Annual Report” of “The New York Society for the Suppression of Vice.”
From this we are happy to learn more fully of the good work this society is doing in the suppression of obscene literature, and the bringing to justice of some of the filthy criminals engaged in its circulation. We are glad to learn that similar societies have been organized in Pennsylvania and Ohio. Anything which will tend to arouse the community to feel that moral murder is a more heinous crime than physical, is entitled to the support of all right-minded persons. In opposition to pimps, freelovers, and other promoters of filth and sensuality, we bid these societies godspeed in their holy work of trying to guard the precious youth of our land, and we shall delight to render them any assistance in our power. Any exposure of the nefarious work of these enemies of society who are scattering over the land their circulars, cards, books, and advertisements for immoral objects, will be thankfully received by the secretary of this Society for the Suppression of Vice, Anthony Comstock, 150 Nassau street, New York City.
The Review and Herald.
By Editor
Battle Creek, Mich., Fifth-Day, Dec. 5, 1878.
We have found it impossible to issue with this paper another Supplement, as promised last week, and do justice to the subjects upon which it is designed to treat. It is therefore postponed a week. Sabbath-school interests will receive a large share of attention in its pages.
We chronicle this week the organization of two more Conferences of S. D. Adventists,— Pennsylvania and Texas. These will be received into the General Conference at its next session, making then nineteen State Conferences, in all, belonging to that body. We look for Canada, Colorado, Nevada, and Dakota soon to join themselves to the association of Conferences.
Sr. A. M. Johnson writes from Polk county, Wis., that though the Sabbath-keepers there number but three families, yet by the blessing of the Lord six have joined their number to observe the Sabbath, since she located there two years ago.
For a time past, frequent requests have come in for an explanation of the latter portion of Isaiah '66. We accordingly republish in this number Bro. Butler's article on that chapter. We believe the view taken of that portion of Scripture is correct. Please make a note of it, one and all. In about six months probably, requests will begin to come in again for an explanation of this chapter, from some of the very ones who have this paper. But we cannot continually republish such articles in the REVIEW; therefore secure them as they are passing.
According to the report of the N. Y. Conference, in this paper, eleven out of sixteen S. B. books examined were found to be incorrectly kept. We presume New York is not an exception to other Conferences in this respect; and this fact shows, more clearly than anything else could, the need of just such a drill in these matters as it is proposed shall be given in the Tract and Missionary Institute to be held in Battle Creek, commencing Dec. 18. There should be a full attendance.
TO MINISTERS.—Requests come in from our correspondents that ministers will arrange their appointments as long beforehand as possible, so that notice of their meetings may be given in season. Appointments to appear in the paper must reach this Office as early as Monday preceding the day of publication. The requests referred to are appropriate, and it is very desirable that they be complied with.
Remember: Paper Schedule and Appointment Deadlines
By Editor
Remember.
This paper, dated Dec. 5, is No. 23 of the volume. Two more papers, the second of which will be dated Dec. 19, will complete the 25 numbers of this volume, and then the paper will be omitted one week, and No. 1 of volume 53 will be dated Jan. 2, 1879. Our preachers will mark this, and arrange their appointments accordingly. All appointments which are to appear before the first of January should reach this Office by Dec. 16.
Vermont Conference Seeks Locations for Winter Work
By A. S. Hutchins
Notice.
The Executive Committee of our State Conference would be glad to correspond with any of the brethren, who know of localities which would, in their mind, be favorable openings for the presentation of present truth in Vermont the ensuing winter.
Let all remember in their prayers the servants of the Lord as they bear the last message of mercy. A. S. Hutchins.
Church Quarterly Meetings in Michigan.
By J. Fargo
In last week's REVIEW it was suggested that the churches in Michigan hold their church tract and missionary quarterly meetings Dec. 14 and 15. In view of the T. and M. Institute to open at Battle Creek, Dec. 18, we suggest this change in the quarterly meetings, and that the district quarterly meetings be omitted this quarter, and the reports be sent to the State secretary in time for the State meeting, which will be held in connection with the Institute. (See notice in this paper.) We hope all the T. and M. officers, and as many of our people as possibly can, will attend the Institute. This will be an excellent opportunity to learn how to do T. and M. work to the best advantage, and to learn to do the business correctly. J. FARGO, Pres.
Dist. No. 13, Michigan Tract Society Meetings Announced
By Wm. H. Mills
Dist. No. 13, Michigan Tract Society.
Your attention is called to the meetings we propose to hold in this district during the coming month. We shall try to make them interesting and profitable, especially in regard to the Sabbath-school and T. and M. interests, in which we expect to have the hearty co-operation of all the brethren and sisters.
These meetings are not to interfere with any who would like to attend the T. and M. Institute at Battle Creek, commencing the 18th. We advise all who can to attend.
If any wish baptism opportunity will be afforded, and the ordinances can be celebrated with those that desire it. The company at Romeo will be fully organized, and we extend a cordial invitation to our brethren of surrounding churches, to meet with us on this occasion.
As these are the only meetings at which we shall have ministerial labor during the winter, we hope to see a general turnout of all our brethren. You will thus receive much good, and greatly encourage us.
Wm. H. Mills, Director.
When the Mists Have Rolled Away
WHEN the mists have rolled in splendor
From the beauty of the hills,
And the sunshine warm and tender
Falls in kisses on the hills,
We can read love’s shining letter
In the rainbow of the spray;
We shall know each other better
When the mists have rolled away.
The Art of Silence Under Opposition
It is a great art in the Christian life to learn to be silent. Under opposition, rebukes, injuries, still be silent. It is better to say nothing than to speak in an excited or angry manner, even if the occasion should seem to justify a degree of anger.
On account of poor health, the address of Eld. A. H. Hall will be Madrid Springs, St. Lawrence county, N. Y., until further notice.
The P. O. address of Eld. J. V. Himes is Omaha, Neb., 360 Davenport St.
The address of the director of Dist. No. 14, Iowa T. and M. Society, is Chris Frederickson, Swan Lake, Turner county, Dakota. The librarian for Swan Lake church is N. Jensen, Dane.
Will those who are canvassing for the Iowa T. and M. Society and those who intend to act as canvassers, please send their addresses to the secretary, Lizzie Hornby, Battle Creek, Mich., care Review and Herald.
Sabbath-school agents of Minnesota, are you doing what you can in your districts to forward the work? Bro. Lamb is out in the field, Brn. Morse and Van Kirk have each done something; but none of the others have been heard from. Please report your labor to the secretary, L. A. Curtis, Kingston, Meeker county, Minn. W. B. Hill, Pres.
Wanted.—Employment among Sabbath-keepers at teaching, copying, sewing, or housework. Address Lue F. Davis, Ipswich, Mass.
RECEIPTS
For Review and Herald.
Annexed to each receipt in the following list, is the Volume and Number of the Review & Herald to which the money receipted pays—which should correspond with the Numbers on the Posters. If money for the paper is not in due time acknowledged, notice of the omission should be given.
$2.00 EACH. D Spooner 54-13, J R Rogers 54-22, Mrs C Hemenway 55-3, O B Pike 54-22, Geo Bisel 54-22, Jacob Shively 54-22, P R Mills 54-22, Mrs Sarah Larimore 54-22, Matilda Bolls 55-1, B B Vance 55-9, Jackson Rayle 52-24, John Ayling 54-23, I A Fletcher 54-12, D Genung 54-24, James Hutchins 54-22, Rebecca Barstow 54-22, James Hackett 56-1, J M Stansbury 54-16.
$1.00 EACH. M I Palmiter 54-14, Edwin Manger 53-22, Geo Billington 53-20, A E Morse 58-23, Isaac Wiley 53-18, Mrs S J Cottrell 53-24, Zorada A Hughes 58-21, J B Sweet 58-21, Edwin Judd 53-24, A G Wilbur 55-22, B G Robb 58-22, J E Sanders 58-16, Wm Merry 53-18, E Merrill 54-9, C R Davis 53-12, Charlotte Hills 53-20, W C Sisley 58-23, R McFadden 53-22, Daniel Call 53-23, Anna Teague 53-22, W Brookins 53-20, Peter Hisgen 53-23, Mary A Cruzan 53-25, L D Cram 58-18, Mary E Raymond 54-1, W S Bedient 53-28, Wm Buchanan 54-4, Vina McGlothlin 53-22, Mrs A Denison 53-22, Orpha Brown 53-22, J J Jensen 58-7, Minna Ellis 58-22, G A W Grant 53-22, Lizzie Stover 58-22, S Martin 54-9, Henry Martin 53-22, H W Gorden 58-19.
Miscellaneous.
H A Terry 75c 53-22, M De Voist $1.50 54-22, Sarah J Hale 50c 58-12, James K Foote 1.50 54-23, W K Austin 50c 53-12, Mrs C E Bell 15c 58-1, W H Naylor 50c 58-12, Mrs Ellen Stuckey 1.50 54-22, M E McKee 50c 58-13, Darius D Howard 2.30 54-22, W S Hammaker 45c 53-12, Lucinda Yale 1.50 54-22, J B Mathewson 50c 54-6, Mrs Rasha Evans 1.50 54-20, J R Robinson 1.50 54-9, Mrs J M Green 50c 53-10, Morgan Cole 1.50 55-1, Rodolph Strosburg 1.50 54-22, Alice Santee 8.00 53-21, Rebecca Curtis 1.50 54-12, E Van Deusen 4.50 57-4, John Richardson 50c 58-13, J P Heckert 50c 53-18, Geo A King 75c 58-22, J J Myers 50c 58-18.
Books Sent by Mail.
William Hunt $4.84, Josiah Noel 1.10, H A Taylor 25c, Thomas Richardson 10c, Delia Norton 60c, John Lorntz 4.56, A A Whipple M D 10c, J M Jones 1.00, J M Stockton 12c, L G Moore 10c, Miss Mary L Randall 1.00, Mrs H E Francisco 15c, Mrs Freelove Chamberlain 12c, L A Rutherford 25c, John J Wood 25c, F E McGraw 25c, F J Bartels 25c, E D Ellis 25c, Mrs W A Ellis 25c, Henry E Lees 1.15, Sara M Ayars 2.00, Timothy Bryant 15c, G E Henton 1.00, David W Miller 1.75, A D Wescott 1.00, John Dreper Sr 3.60, H W Miller 50c, J D Pegg 60c, Mrs Tim Bishop 50c, Mary A Snow 25c, C A Crater 75c, C Brittingham 60c, J N Myers 25c, M A Clark 6c, Paul E Gros 1.00, Gideon S Dunham 1.00, Miss Lydia Smith 25c, Mrs Julia S Twing 50c, P A Lyon M D 1.00, Myron H Ashdon 25c, J M Jones 3.25, W E Fellows M D 20c, John B Manning 10c, G A Ramsey 5c, Wm V Field 1.00, Wm Snyder 51c, G Sjoli Stubberud 1.00, Andrew Frandsen 10c, John Johnson 3.00, N W White 75c, O C Haugested 50c, C Brittingham 75c, Mrs Mary Clay 75c, Geo T Smith 15c, Ella Frost 30c, Matthew King 35c, Dennis Morrison 20c, Lars Peter Anderson 2.25, Joseph L Cu 20c, Francis Gould 1.68, Chas L Boyd 5.46, E D H. 1.50, E H Gates 15c, W A Young 40c, Wm Y Beag. 1.06, Jasper Harris 60c, D H Lamson 4.98, T W Sutterd 43c, F H Chapman 1.80, Chris Frederickson 1.50, A J Stiffler 4.56, A S Hutchins 15c, E W Whitney 20c.
Books Sent by Express.
E Higley $48.51, A W Bunnell 34.75, Katie Ellis 5.00, Edna Perkins 4.00.
Cash Rec’d on Account.
A H Hall $1.20, Helen L Morse 30.00, Geo B Starr 75c, Neb T and M Society per Starr and Nettleton 20.00, Iowa Conf, B Mattern (s b) 10.00, Iowa T and M Society, B Mattern 8.00, Wm Ings per R G Lockwood 10.50, Ill T and M Society per L S C 28.78, Texas T and M Society from M S Simmons 100.00, B L Whitney per J N Loughborough 35.00, E Van Deusen 6.50, H W Woodruff 5.00.
European Mission.
Mrs E Higley $100.00, H A Terry 1.00, S M Swan 5.00, E C and H M Hendee 10.00, E M F 1.00.
English Mission.
Neils Larsen $1.00, L B Kneeland 10.00, W A and C P Towle 25.00, E C and H M Hendee 10.00, Mrs E Harris 5.00, E M F 1.00, P W Baker and wife 100.00, Moses Randall 5.00, B Salisbury and wife 5.00.
Danish Mission.
E C and H M Hendee $10.00, Trine Christian 1.00.
Mich. Conf. Fund.
Newton per James Stiles $14.00, Genoa per A C 11.86, Wright per C Buck 60.00, Jefferson church per M B Miller 8.00, Orange per N Outwater 7.00, Carbon City per J E Bennett 8.25.
Gen. Conf. Fund.
A Dennis thank-offering $1.00, Iowa Conference 300.00, M S Simmons 400.00.
Mich. T. & M. Society.
Dist 11 per A Carpenter $15.99, Geo W Clarke, Melbourne Ridge, Ont., 50c, Dist 3 per Mrs E A Turner 14.45, Dist 3 per L Smith 36.84.