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Earlier text: Petition and Memorial Work With Congress

News and Miscellany

Notes and clippings from the daily and weekly press

— April 22 a German freight and passenger steamer, “San Nicholas,” was driven ashore off the coast of Mexico during a gale. The passengers and crew were saved after heroic effort, but the vessel was a total loss.

— Major-General Adolphus W. Greely, retired, has been chosen as representative of the United States army, on the American special embassy to the coronation of King George. Major-General Frederick Dent Grant was first appointed, but he declined the honor.

— Conditions in Morocco remain greatly disturbed. An uprising of a number of the tribes against the sultan has resulted in a reign of terror in some of the provinces. The French are using every endeavor to restore peace, and are pushing troops into the country in order to quell the revolt.

— April 22, a passenger-train on the Kowiera Railroad, South Africa, plunged down a rocky gorge 250 feet deep, as the result of a collapsed bridge. Twenty-one passengers were carried down with the coaches and killed. Others were torn to pieces, and inextricably mixed with the débris of the cars, which were ground to splinters.

— The House of Representatives, by a vote of 296 to 16, passed the joint resolution to amend the Constitution so as to provide for the election of United States senators by direct vote of the people. Before the Constitution can be amended, however, the measure must be passed by the Senate, and then go back to the State legislatures for final action.

— The Canadian Reciprocity bill passed the House, April 21, by a vote of 265 to 89. The Republicans were quite evenly for and against the bill, sixty-seven voting in its favor and seventy-eight voting against its passage. Ten Democrats voted in the negative; all the others favored the measure. The Senate has not yet reached a decision.

— The latest reports from plague-stricken China declare that the plague is now diminishing in Northern China, and has been almost entirely stamped out in Manchuria. Official reports place the deaths from pneumonic plague in Manchuria in excess of twelve thousand, but it is believed that the total is much greater than this. The disease has been unusually subtle and virulent.

— An armistice of five days, beginning at noon, April 24, was arranged between the contending armies in Mexico. The truce provides that there shall be no movements on either side during that period. The leaders of the revolutionary movement and representatives of the federal government are in consultation, discussing the general situation, and seeking to arrange the basis for future peace. It is expected that the peace negotiations will be successful, and that such concessions will be made by the Mexican government as will satisfy the insurrectos, and lead them to return peaceably to their homes.

April Watchman Circulation

UNDER date of April 3, Brother D. K. Royer, of the Watchman office, writes: “We are doing well with the April Watchman, having on hand only a few thousand copies at this writing.” He also reports the sale of the entire February edition and orders for two thousand copies more than the entire March edition.

Baptisms at Missoula and Rockvale

SABBATH, March 18, thirteen persons were baptized at Missoula, Mont. Also at Rockvale three have been baptized.

Business Notices

This department is conducted especially for the accommodation of the Seventh-day Adventist readers of this paper.

No advertisements of “agents wanted,” or “partners wanted,” and no “promotion” nor “colonization” enterprises, will be printed in this column. Brief business notices will be published, subject to the discretion of the publishers, and on compliance with the following—

Conditions

Any person unknown to the managers of this paper must send with his advertisement satisfactory written recommendation. The fact that one is a subscriber does not necessarily make him “known” to the managers, nor constitute sufficient recommendation. Such recommendation should come from one of our ministers, or from the elder of a Seventh-day Adventist church. It is not enough to refer to some individual by name. Secure his recommendation in writing, and send it.

We open no accounts for advertising, and cash must accompany each order.

A charge of one dollar will be made for each insertion of forty words or less. Each additional word, initial, or group of figures in excess of forty, will cost three cents.

No discount for several insertions.

WANTED.—A good farm hand for general farm work; will pay $25 a month. Must be a Sabbath-keeper. Address Luther Liams, Table, Neb.

FOR SALE.—10 acres farm land; also two nice residences and 2½ acres good orchard. Desirable location 1½ miles from one of the most thriving little cities in Colorado. M. B. Cyphers, Delta, Colo.

FOR SALE.—Sanitarium Cooking Oil, pure, healthful, odorless; keeps indefinitely; 5-gallon can, $4.30; 10-gallon can, $8.45; bbl. (50 gallons), 75 cents a gallon; ½ bbl. (30 gallons), 76 cents a gallon. Address Sanitarium Cooking Oil Co., Louisville, Ky.

WHITE PLYMOUTH ROCKS.—Fisher’s premium birds, thoroughbred, highest class. Eggs, $2, $3, and $5 for fifteen; 50 eggs, $5.50; 100, $10. Shipped safely anywhere. Unfertile eggs replaced free. Beautiful illustrated price-list free. Address Forrest Washburn, 665 Decatur St., Memphis, Tenn.

NEW, inspiring Scripture Post-Cards, beautifully embossed, illustrated Hymns, Greetings, and Birthdays, assorted, post-paid, 10 for 10 cents; 100, 90 cents. Elegant Floral Bible Mottoes (12 x 16), samples, 6 cents; 12, 65 cents; 50, $2.25; 100, $3.75; all prepaid. Particulars free. Waterbury Specialty Co., Brandon, Wis.

FOR SALE.—1,000,000 Beauties. Bible Mottoes, size 12 x 16. 475,000 sold last year. English, German, Spanish, Danish, and Swedish in stock, all of foreign designs. We manufacture our own mottoes. Father and Mother lead. For prices address Hampton Art Company, Hampton, Iowa; or Incite Art Company, 212 Vandorn St., Jackson, Mich.

FOR SALE.—Stock of general merchandise, clean, best of shape; nice business. Excellent opportunity for one desiring good business and best of schools and sanitarium advantages. Reason for selling, have other interests. S. H. Van Voorhis & Son, Graysville, Tenn.

PURE VEGETABLE COOKING OIL.—5 gallons, $4.25; half barrel (30 gallons), 74 cents a gallon; barrel, 73 cents a gallon. Triola, cereal breakfast food, and cereal coffee in 25-pound lots, 6 cents a pound. Address Iowa Sanitarium Food Co., Des Moines, Iowa.

“THE SEA OF LIFE” is the name of a new and beautiful song which has come to us, published by the evangelist and Bible worker, Mr. C. P. Whitford. It is published on tinted, coated paper. Besides the song and music, the sheet contains the verses, “It Was You Who Invited Me Here.” These can be sung to the familiar tune of “Tell Me of Heaven,” 1008 in “Hymns and Tunes.” An instructive and earnest Bible reading and appeal, “The Secret of a Happy Life,” is also included. All may be obtained, post-paid, for 25 cents. Remit by post-office money-order to C. P. Whitford, Miami, Fla.

Glendale Sanitarium Training School for Missionary Nurses

We desire at least twenty-five young people for our nurses’ class to begin June 1, 1911. Applicants will be admitted to the class any time during May and June, but it is well to enter as early as possible.

We are now able to offer a strong course, in which an exceptionally large amount of valuable practical experience may be obtained. Our proximity to Los Angeles enables us to give our nurses a thorough training, each nurse spending some time in visiting nurse’s work in this city. We desire to put at least twelve nurses into Los Angeles during the next few months to help do the work there that we are being called to do in all our large cities. We can do this and more if our young people will respond to this call. The training that we can offer is one which many of our young people, if not all, should have in order to prepare them for active missionary service as nurses, canvassers, and Bible workers.

We are preparing to open up a surgical ward in our sanitarium, and this will greatly increase our surgical and obstetrical work.

Those desiring to enter should apply as early as possible to Belle Wood-Comstock, M. D., Glendale, Cal.

North Dakota Conference

By J. J. Reiswig

OUR annual camp-meeting and conference will be held in Harvey, N. D., June 20-27. We have the promise of the brethren at Washington that good outside help will be present. Now is the time to arrange to come—and be sure to plan to bring the children.

The first meeting of the conference will be held Tuesday, June 20, 1911, at 9 A. M. The churches should select their delegates at once, and send their names to the undersigned, that credentials may be forwarded to them. All should be present at the opening meeting.

J. J. REISWIG, Secretary.

Notices and Appointments

Camp-Meetings for 1911

ATLANTIC UNION CONFERENCE

Southern New England ............ June 1-10 New York ........................ June 8-18 Massachusetts ................... June 15-25 Maine ........................... June 22 to July 2 Western New York ................ June 22 to July 2 Northern New England ............ Aug. 24 to Sept. 3

NORTHERN UNION CONFERENCE

South Dakota, Redfield .... May 30 to June 6 Minnesota, Hutchinson ........... June 8-18 North Dakota, Harvey ............ June 20-27 Iowa ............................ Aug. —

NORTH PACIFIC UNION CONFERENCE

Southern Oregon, Roseburg ...... May 11-21 Southern Idaho, Ontario, Ore. ... May 18-28 Upper Columbia, Walla Walla, Wash., ................................. May 25 to June 4 Western Washington, Seattle ..... June 1-11 Western Oregon, Forest Grove .... June 8-18 Montana .......................... June 15-25

PACIFIC UNION CONFERENCE

Central California, Tulare ...... May 18-28

SOUTHERN UNION CONFERENCE

Louisiana ........................ July 20-30 Alabama .......................... Aug. 3-13 Kentucky ......................... Aug. 17-27 Mississippi ...................... Aug. 31 to Sept. 10 Tennessee River .................. Sept. 7-17

SOUTHWESTERN UNION CONFERENCE

Texas ........................... Aug. 3-13 West Texas ....................... Aug. 10-20 New Mexico ....................... Aug. 17-27 Oklahoma ......................... Aug. 24 to Sept. 3 Arkansas ......................... Sept. 7-17 South Texas ...................... Nov. 2-12

SOUTHEASTERN UNION CONFERENCE

South Carolina .................. July 20-30 North Carolina ................... Aug. 3-13 Georgia .......................... Aug. 10-20 Cumberland ....................... Aug. 24 to Sept. 3 Florida .......................... Sept. 21 to Oct. 2

European Division

SCANDINAVIAN UNION CONFERENCE

Norway, Bergen .................. May 17-21 Sweden, Stockholm ................ May 24-28 Finland, Helsingfors ............. May 31 to June 4 Denmark, Aarhus .................. June 7-11

WEST GERMAN UNION CONFERENCE

German-Swiss .................... June 21-25 Belgium .......................... July 19-23

GENERAL CONFERENCE COMMITTEE BIENNIAL COUNCIL

Friedensau, Germany ............. July 4-16

EAST GERMAN UNION MEETING

Friedensau, Germany ............. July 6-16, afternoons

LATIN UNION CONFERENCE

Roman-Swiss and Latin Union .... July 18-23 France and Holland ............... July 26-30 Barcelona ........................ Aug. 1-5

BRITISH UNION CONFERENCE

North England ................... Aug. 3-8 Scotland ......................... Aug. 10-13 Ireland .......................... Aug. 17-20 Wales ............................ Aug. 24-27 South England .................... Aug. 31 to Sept. 5

Upper Columbia Conference and Camp-Meeting

By G. E. Langdon; T. G. Johnson

The thirty-first annual session of the Upper Columbia Conference of Seventh-day Adventists will be held at Walla Walla, Wash., May 25 to June 4, 1911, for the election of officers for the ensuing year and the transaction of such other business as may come before the conference. Rates have been secured over the railways on the certificate plan—one full fare going and one third returning. Tickets can be purchased May 24-29 only.

The Upper Columbia Medical Missionary and Benevolent Association, also the Upper Columbia Mission Society, will elect their officers at this session. The first business meeting will be held Friday, May 26, at 9 A. M.

G. E. Langdon, President; T. G. Johnson, Secretary.

Western Oregon Conference

By P. A. Hanson; C. F. Folkenberg

The ninth annual session of the Western Oregon Conference of Seventh-day Adventists will be held in connection with the camp-meeting at Forest Grove, Ore., June 8-18, 1911, for the election of officers for the ensuing year and the transaction of such other business as may come before the conference at that time. The first business meeting of the session will be held at 9 A. M., June 9. Each church is entitled to one delegate for the church, without regard for membership, and one additional delegate for every fifteen members. P. A. HANSON, President; C. F. FOLKENBERG, Secretary.

Special Summer Course of the Wabash Valley Sanitarium Medical Missionary Nurses' Training School

RECOGNIZING the great need of medical missionary work, and the importance of carrying forward every branch of this great message, and that all can not spend several years in gaining a complete medical missionary nurse's training, this institution has provided a special four months' summer course, lasting from May 15 to September 1, in which students may gain a practical knowledge of simple treatments in hydro- and electro-therapeutics, practical points in nursing, accidents and emergencies, physical culture, domestic economy, etc. Classes will also be held in the Bible and the Testimonies.

Due recognition and credit from this school will be given to all who successfully pass these branches. All those taking this summer course, and passing satisfactorily, will be given full credit therefor in the regular course, should they arrange to remain now or return later.

Opportunity will be given for graduates of other schools, and members of alumni in various localities, who wish to study preparatory to taking the State board examination, to come during this period and attend regular classes.

A copy of our training-school catalogue will be furnished upon request, giving all the details relative to the summer course as well as the regular. Address Faculty, Wabash Valley Sanitarium, La Fayette, Ind.

Addresses Wanted

ANY one knowing the whereabouts of Scott McPherson or Henry Moses will confer a favor by writing to Mrs. L. E. Geer, church clerk, 401 Lawrence Ave., Petoskey, Mich.

Obituaries

Olson.—Alma Josephine Olson was born in Wisconsin, March 18, 1891, and died April 9, 1911, aged twenty years and twenty-two days. She was raised in the truth and last November was baptized and united with the church in Spokane, Wash. Her last words were an expression of a firm hope in her Saviour. E. W. Catlin.

Robinson.—Died in Mexico City, March 23, 1911, Roland Arthur Birbeck Robinson, aged nineteen years and four months. He was ill only two weeks, but the Lord saw fit to take him, leaving a mother, father, four brothers, and three sisters to mourn the sad loss. He was twice connected with the mission here, working as a canvasser. We hope to meet him again in the resurrection morning. Elder G. W. Caviness officiated at the grave. H. A. B. Robinson.

Kistler.—Henry B. Kistler was born at Alton, Ill., March 17, 1825, and died at his home in Ottawa, Ill., March 28, 1911, aged eighty-six years and eleven days. When a young man, he located on a farm south of Ottawa, where he resided until two years ago, when he moved to the city. Feb. 13, 1872, he was married to Miss Anna Patten, who survives him. In his last sickness he was patient and cheerful. Words of comfort were spoken by the writer. J. C. Harris.

Sommers.—Sister Thursa Alta Sommers was born Dec. 6, 1875, in Illinois. She came to California about six years ago, and two years later accepted the third angel’s message. Since that time her only object has been to spread the truth she loved so dearly, and to help some other soul to the Master. The last testimony she bore at the prayer-meeting was, “Pray not that I may get well, but that I may be faithful.” March 25, 1911, she fell asleep. A husband, son, mother, two brothers, and three sisters are left to mourn. Words of comfort were spoken by Elder Loy, assisted by Elder R. J. White and the writer. M. Leslie Rice.

Peavey.—Elizabeth Biddle was born in Michigan, Feb. 2, 1867, and died at her home in Dayton, Ore., April 4, 1911, aged 44 years, 2 months, and 2 days. In 1883 she was married to Chauncey Peavey. In 1890 they came from their home in Detroit, Mich., to Oregon. Five years ago Brother Peavey was killed by accident. Sister Peavey has nobly sustained a meek and sincere Christian character while endeavoring to keep her family together. She died in full assurance of a part in the first resurrection. She leaves a mother, two brothers, one sister, one daughter, and many friends to mourn. Words of comfort were spoken by the writer. R. D. Benham.

McDonald.—Fell asleep at Lewis Run, Pa., March 24, 1911, Mrs. Mattie McDonald, in the thirty-fourth year of her age. She had been a great sufferer for more than a year, but her faith was strong in the Lord and his soon coming. Her husband, five children, her mother, one sister, and six brothers, also a large circle of friends, are left to mourn. A short funeral service was held at the home, followed by a service at the United Brethren church, which was filled with mourning friends. I. N. Williams.

McClarty.—Sister Ann McClarty was born in Mead County, Kentucky, Dec. 4, 1840, and died in Atchison, Kan., April 10, 1911, aged 70 years, 4 months, and 6 days. She professed a hope in Christ at the age of fourteen, and lived a devoted Christian till her death. She accepted the third angel’s message and kept the Sabbath for a number of years, was baptized at camp-meeting last summer, and joined the church at Atchison, Kan., this spring. We believe she awaits the Life-giver’s call to eternal life. W. D. Gilliland.

Stage.—Died at the home of Mrs. Celestia Barnes, Crittenden, N. Y., March 11, 1911, Betsey Marion Stage, aged 86 years, 9 months, and 27 days. Sister Stage was born in Cattaraugus County, New York, May 12, 1824, and accepted present truth shortly after the disappointment in 1844. She loved this message, and although bitterly opposed by all her people, remained steadfast unto the end. She leaves one son, one brother, one sister, and other relatives. The funeral services were conducted by the writer. T. B. Westbrook.

Washburn.—Died in South Woodstock, Maine, March 5, 1911, Sister Abbie Washburn, aged 67 years, 5 months, and 10 days. She had been a Sabbath-keeper for forty years, and a member of the South Woodstock church over thirty-eight years. She leaves two sisters and a large circle of friends to mourn. The funeral, which was conducted by the writer, was held in the South Woodstock church, where a large number of sympathizing friends gathered to pay their last respects to one they loved. S. J. Hersum.

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Tripp.—Died at Union, Ore., March 25, 1911, Layton Tripp, aged 81 years, 3 months, and 26 days. Brother Tripp was born in New York, and was married, in Michigan, to Miss May Barton. To this union were born two sons, who were present with their mother at the funeral. Brother Tripp accepted present truth a short time before his death, although he had believed it for years. We have every reason to believe he will come forth clothed with immortality at the first resurrection. Words of comfort were spoken by the writer, from John 14:1-3. E. E. Smith.

Blaisdell.—Died in Rome, Maine, March 26, 1911, William H. Blaisdell, aged seventy-two years. He had lived here many years, and will be greatly missed. Brother Blaisdell began the observance of the Sabbath about forty-five years ago, and at one time was engaged in active work in the ministry; but failing health prevented him from continuing in the work. He leaves a wife, two sons, one daughter, two brothers, two sisters, and other relatives to mourn. A large number of sympathizing friends attended the funeral, which was conducted by the writer. Text, John 11:23-28. P. B. Osborne.

Phillips.—Rubanna Jane Wall was born Oct. 26, 1834, at Bellefontaine, Ohio. While a young woman, she came to Indiana with her parents. Nov. 4, 1858, she was married to Marshall Phillips. She died March 23, 1911, at her home in East Monticello, aged 76 years, 4 months, and 25 days. Mr. and Mrs. Phillips first settled in this county, and lived at Idaville for more than twenty years, moving from there to Sterling, Ill., where they lived eighteen years. They came to Monticello only a few months ago. An aged husband, two children, and a sister are left to mourn. Elder J. A. Parker conducted the funeral service. Burial was made in Riverview. *

Jasperson.—Died Jan. 10, 1911, Brother Louis Jasperson, aged 34 years, 8 months, and 7 days. He was born at Neenah, Wis., May 3, 1876, and two years later removed with his parents to Welcome, where his early life was spent on the farm. He spent three years in Kentucky, returning home last August on account of ill health. He united with the church some time before his death. The Spirit of God seemed to rest upon him in his sickness. Brother Jasperson leaves a father, three brothers, and three sisters, besides a host of friends, to mourn. Words of comfort were spoken by the writer at the funeral service. Theodore G. Lewis.

Meehan.—John B. Meehan was born Feb. 1, 1834, in New York City, and died at Medford, Ore., March 26, 1911, aged seventy-seven years. In 1874 he became a Seventh-day Adventist, and was a faithful member of that body to the time of his death. It was a joy to him to talk about the soon-coming Saviour. When the writer visited him a few days before the end came, he said, “My peace is made with God.” He leaves a wife, two sons, and two daughters, also a large circle of friends, to mourn. While we shall miss him, it will not be long before we shall clasp his hand again if we are faithful. Kathleen M. Black.

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Koenig.—Henry Frederick W. Koenig was born in Germany, Feb. 10, 1858, and died in Elida, New Mexico, April 5, 1911, aged 53 years, 1 month, and 26 days. He was first married Sept. 16, 1886, to Miss Louisa Myer, who died Sept. 5, 1899. To this union were born six children, of whom five are living. A little over a year ago Brother Koenig accepted present truth, and united with the Kermit church. On May 3, 1910, he was married to Sister Celia Tichnor. Brother and Sister Koenig had many friends, who came to pay the last tribute of respect to Brother Koenig, and sympathize with his lonely companion. The funeral was held in the Methodist church of Elida. Text, Isa. 26:3, 4. Roy L. Benton.

Christian.—Died in Raiatea, Society Islands, Jan. 24, 1911, Leonard E. Christian. Brother Christian was baptized in the Seventh-day Adventist faith in December, 1890, at the time of the first visit of the missionary ship “Pitcairn” to the island of that name and to other islands of the South Pacific. After living in different places, Brother Christian spent some time in Rarotonga, where in various ways he helped in the work carried on by Dr. Caldwell. From Rarotonga he went to Tahiti, where he met and married Sister Eliza Brothers, who, with four children, is now left to mourn. He was loved, and is sincerely mourned, by all who knew him. The funeral service was conducted by M. Brunel, the French Protestant minister in Raiatea. Rosa Young-Nield.

Van Horn.—Amanda Maria Patten was born in Clay, Onondaga Co., N. Y., March 21, 1844. Her religious experience dates from about the age of sixteen years, when she, with her parents and two sisters, was baptized by Elder C. O. Taylor, and united with the Seventh-day Adventist church at Roosevelt, N. Y. Soon after this the family removed to Michigan, where, on Feb. 12, 1871, she was united in marriage to Cornelius C. Van Horn. This union was blessed with two sons and one daughter, who still survive. More than twenty other homeless children enjoyed the benefit of her faithful and patient life labor. Besides her immediate family, she leaves in deep mourning her two sisters, Mrs. I. D. Van Horn, of Kalamazoo, Mich., and Mrs. A. T. Jones, of Battle Creek, Mich., and a brother, C. L. Patten, of Beaverton, Mich. Mrs. Van Horn’s health has been failing for about a year. She gradually grew worse, and suffered considerably until finally she came to the sanitarium at College View, Neb. She fell asleep Tuesday, April 4, 1911. All her family were present at the time. The funeral services were held in Lincoln. The remains were taken to Oelrichs, S. D., for burial. Frederick Griggs.

Temperance Sunday in Sunday Schools

Sunday, May 21, is set apart as temperance Sunday in the Sunday-schools of America. The Baptist denomination is calling its churches to action in the following words: “We have sadly neglected the work of systematic gospel temperance instruction. In this time of crisis and danger let every church and school in the land make an effort to retrieve the day. At the earliest opportunity let the pastor call the officers and teachers together and seek to enlist and arouse them; let them all plan to make this day great in behalf of temperance. By some such action as this we may be able to arouse and crystallize the sentiment of the people. It is not yet too late to save the day; but the hour is critical and calls for immediate and united effort.” Our workers will find that many Sunday-school superintendents and teachers may be glad, if given the opportunity, to use the Temperance Instructor in this campaign in behalf of temperance.

We learn that Elders Allen Moon, E. K. Slade, and Morris Lukens, of the Lake Union Conference, were present for a few days at the Philadelphia meeting, to confer regarding some transfers affecting that union, contemplated in plans to supply help to foreign fields.

Progress in Haiti and Korea

ELDER W. J. TANNER, of Haiti, West Indies, is in Washington, having brought his wife to the sanitarium for medical care which it was impossible to secure in that island. He hopes soon to return to his field, where our work is making encouraging progress.

A CHURCH with a good-sized membership has been organized on the east coast of Korea, about two hundred miles north of Wonsan. This is the result of efforts put forth by a native evangelist, with some assistance from Elder W. R. Smith. They have also erected for themselves a neat house of worship, much better than the houses in which they live, although all are poor in this world’s goods.

Visit from Elder Daniel Nettleton

By Editor

WE received a pleasant call last week from Elder Daniel Nettleton, of the North Pacific, one of our older ministers, who is visiting the work in the East.

Organ Needed in India

The news came at the Philadelphia institute that an organ was needed at one of the India stations, and the workers present at once contributed over sixty dollars for its purchase.

Second Sabbath Readings

By Editor

REQUESTS often come to this office from members of churches who do not have the Second Sabbath Readings. Some inquire if these are still printed. In reply we would say that these readings are sent out regularly each month by the Mission Board, Takoma Park, Washington, D. C. In case any are missed, they should send a postal to their tract society secretary, giving name and address of church elder or leader. This information will then be sent on to the Mission Board, so that they can have the good readings. Requests coming to us must be turned over to the Mission Board.

Philadelphia Ministerial Institute Report

The excellent report of the Philadelphia Ministerial Institute, by Elder A. G. Daniells, on another page, will be read with interest. God is visiting his people. Let us all seek to have a part in the refreshing.

Sabbath School Mission Giving in 1910

OUR Sabbath-schools in the United States gave to missions during 1910, $101,122.49. This was a gain over the preceding year of $17,241.23. During 1910 our Sabbath-schools throughout the world gave to missions $136,213.23. This was a gain over the donations for 1909 of $24,165.77. During the last twenty-four years the donations to missions from our Sabbath-schools in all lands have amounted to $929,063.17, nearly one million dollars. Who is the poorer to-day for the many little gifts making up this large sum total? What vast good has doubtless been accomplished by these free-will gifts as they have contributed to the carrying of the gospel to all parts of the world!

“Then the people rejoiced, for that they offered willingly, because with perfect heart they offered willingly to the Lord. . . . Wherefore David blessed the Lord before all the congregation: and David said, . . . Both riches and honor come of thee, and thou reignest over all; and in thine hand is power and might; and in thine hand it is to make great, and to give strength unto all. Now therefore, our God, we thank thee, and praise thy glorious name. But who am I, and what is my people, that we should be able to offer so willingly after this sort? for all things come of thee, and of thine own have we given thee.”

Fire in the Review Office Building

By Editor

WE are glad to be able to send out the REVIEW this week at the usual time. Some embarrassment was threatened to our regular order by a fire which started in the third story of our office building the evening of April 24. It originated from the melting-furnace employed in connection with the linotype machines. Fortunately, the blaze was discovered at an early stage, and was extinguished. Considerable damage was done, especially through the flooding of the floors below with water. The damage, from both the fire and water, is fully covered by insurance. After a delay of one day, all departments were again in operation, the workers thankful for the preserving mercy of a loving Father.

Mission Workers Arrive from India

DURING the Philadelphia institute, Dr. H. C. Menkel and wife and little son, and Mrs. J. C. Little and her daughter Ruth, arrived in that city from India. They greatly enjoyed the privilege of sharing the blessings of the institute, after years of service in the mission field. Mrs. Little has gone on to her people in the West, and Dr. Menkel and family are with us in Washington for a few days. These workers brought cheering reports from India, their only regret being that it seemed necessary to leave the field for a time, for a change from tropical heat.

Camp-Meeting Season

The camp-meeting season will soon open. Thousands of our people in different parts of the world will be gathered together seeking God. There is inspiration in this great concert of prayer. Let us pray God that these gatherings may be fruitful in soul-saving and revival work to all who attend.