THIS meeting was held this year in a beautiful grove, near Peru, Miami County. The camp ground was all that could be desired, and the weather was almost perfect.
Elder R. A. Underwood and myself arrived at the camp ground Friday evening, July 31, and found the meeting progressing well, with an excellent outside interest.
The meeting Sabbath morning, August 1, was excellent, the theme of Elder Underwood’s discourse being the grand old truth of Daniel 8:13, 14. A deep impression was made, and many came forward to seek special help.
In the afternoon the matter of the moving the General Conference headquarters and the building of a sanitarium and school in Washington, D. C., was presented, and as the brethren and sisters saw the wonderful, direct leadings of the Spirit of Prophecy in this matter, and God’s remarkable providences meeting the faith of the brethren who believed God when he said “Move out of Battle Creek,” and again, “Move on to Washington,”—when the people saw that directly connected with this move as a result of it (see Sister White’s article in the REVIEW of July 28) was to be the outpouring of the latter rain, so long promised, a deep spirit of thanksgiving and praise was felt by all, and truly we enjoyed a shower of the glorious latter rain. Those who were present will not soon forget the thrill of joy and courage that came into all hearts as we saw that the pillar of cloud had risen and was leading us directly, and that we were now within a step of the great consummation of all things.
Elder Daniells arrived Sunday morning. There was an excellent interest Sunday and Sunday night, and the meetings increased in interest and power steadily.
The ringing trumpet call—“a certain sound”—was given by Elder Daniells. The power of the Holy Spirit was wonderfully manifested in his discourses on the pouring out of the latter rain. The old Advent Message, with all the light received since the early days, was proclaimed, and the power of the message was manifested, and we look for greater things yet than these.
One interesting feature was the earnest talks of the Doctors Selmon, who with the Doctors Miller are about to start on a long journey to their inland China mission. Surely the prayers of every reader of the REVIEW will go with them into the heart of this dark heathen land.
Up to the present writing (Aug. 6), about four hundred are encamped on the ground, and others are still coming in.
A stirring sermon on the signs of the imminent nearness of the second coming of Christ was preached this evening by Elder Rees, the President of the Southern Illinois Conference, but for many years a worker in Indiana. Before leaving today for the Ohio camp ground, Elders Daniells and Underwood made a plea for cash donations and subscriptions for the purpose of establishing our institutions free of debt in Washington, and also for the Conference Industrial School in Boggstown, Ind. The good old plan of calling for those who desired to help, to rise and state the amount they desired to give, was followed, and it was truly a most excellent testimony meeting. Little boys and girls six years of age stood on their seats and waited eagerly their turn to pledge or give cash with the older brethren and sisters. This was a blessed revival meeting. The sum of $1,285.00 was thus donated in a very short time, $819.50 to Washington and $465.50 to the school, and all felt that this was only a beginning of much greater things—that there would be many who would double their pledges; many just coming on the grounds would help, and that the many who are missing these good meetings—those who are at their homes—will catch the same spirit of joyful giving, and we shall see much greater things than these. All felt that this is the beginning of better days for Indiana; and, when we see the deep joy, the thrill of new hope; that comes to our people with this new move on into the path of God’s glorious light, we know this move will send a thrill of joy and courage to all our people in this country and in all the world. Truly—
“The trump of God is calling
The wilderness marching host,
Away from the desert sinful;
Receive ye the Holy Ghost.”
J. S. WASHBURN.
Big Rapids (Mich.) Camp-Meeting
By W. E. Videto
THE BIG RAPIDS camp-meeting began June 12, and closed June 21. Although much earlier than our camp-meetings are usually held, it was fairly well attended. Representatives were present from the Mecosta, Morley, Shelby, Howard City, Barryton, and Fremont churches.
Brethren Brink, Tefft, Harter, and Videto were in attendance throughout the meeting, and Elder Haughey, Brother E. A. Merriam, Sister S. M. Butler, and Dr. P. S. Bourdeau came for the last Sabbath and Sunday.
The grounds were pleasantly located just inside the city limits; the weather was favorable; and while some of the people were a little disappointed at first at the size of the meeting, they expressed themselves at the close as well pleased with the idea of having small camp-meetings.
The attendance from the city was mostly in the evening, when discourses were given especially to meet their needs. Dr. Bourdeau's lecture on “The Better Way,” which had been advertised in the city papers for Sunday afternoon, drew a good attendance, and many went away with a new interest in the subject of health, and carrying a liberal supply of health tracts with them.
One encouraging feature of this camp-meeting was the large number of earnest, zealous young people who camped on the grounds. The brethren and sisters seemed eager to receive truth, and learn all that they could about the work to be done at this time.
The morning meetings, held at 5:30, were a great source of spiritual strength, and the last service was characterized by ringing testimonies, and praise for the blessings bestowed during the meeting.
The work in the city is opening up more and more, and some are anxiously inquiring for the truth. W. E. VIDETO.
Camp-Meeting in Eastern Kentucky
By Ortho C. Godsmark
SINCE coming to the South, it has been our most earnest desire to see the work built up in this part of the Lord's vineyard. It had been three years since a general meeting of any kind had been held in eastern Kentucky, and it seemed only fit that the few believers in present truth in that part of the State should come together and receive instruction. Accordingly a beautiful park was secured in Lexington, and a camp-meeting appointed for July 9-20.
Eight tents were pitched upon the ground, besides the book tent, boarding tent, and pavilion. Quite a number had never attended a camp-meeting before. Some secured rooms in the city. The usual program was carried out, and the Lord gave us a most precious season. The services during the day were mostly devoted to instructing our people relative to the different phases of our work, while the evening meetings were adapted more fully to the needs of the people who came from the city.
Elder Geo. I. Butler was with us, and his earnest appeals and wholesome instruction were appreciated by all.
The work is new in this part of the field. Every member counts one. Every dollar looks large, and every new believer is hailed with joy. We are too few, and there is too much work all around us to be done, to spend much time discussing differences of opinion or the mistakes that others make. The Lord came near to us at this meeting, it being one of the best we have ever attended.
How different seemed this little family gathering than do the large meetings of the North and West. Out of the little handful gathered together there were ten baptized, and with no urging or constraint nearly enough was freely raised in money and pledges to meet the expense of the meeting, and also pay for the new 35x5513foot meeting tent that had just been purchased.
The only shadow that came over our meeting was the sudden death of Elder Osborn, the father of the cause in this part of the South, which occurred without a moment's warning the very closing day of the meeting.
All have returned to their homes full of hope and courage for the work in this part of our field. May the Lord add his blessing to the efforts of our laborers in this Southern field.
ORTHO C. GODSMARK,
President of Cumberland Conference.
A Modern Prophets’ School
By Stephen N. Haskell
It was a pleasure to visit the camp-meetings in Iowa, Minnesota, and in North and South Dakota in company with Elder Butler, with whom I had attended so many camp-meetings in early days. We also met with many acquaintances, some of whom we had not seen for thirty years. As “iron sharpeneth iron; so a man sharpeneth the countenance of his friend.” Prov. 27:17. We grew stronger physically as we went from camp-meeting to camp-meeting. Much of the Spirit of God was present at each of these meetings. There is evidently a need of reviving that spirit of consecration that existed in early times among our people. The last work of Moses was to write the book of Deuteronomy, a repetition of the law and the early experiences of Israel. This revived in Israel a spirit to go over Jordan and enter the promised land.
On our return we stopped over at Emmanuel Missionary College. It is situated about two and one-half miles from Berrien Springs, on the St. Joseph River, which runs past Benton Harbor and St. Joseph into Lake Michigan. These two cities contain about twelve thousand inhabitants. About five miles of this river resembles Dora Creek at the Avondale School in Australia. We almost imagined ourselves on that river as we saw the banks and trees reflected in the water, which was without a ripple.
The college farm contains about three hundred acres. One hundred and seventy-two acres of this is in a state of cultivation. Like the prophets’ school at Gilgal, the students gather their own provision. They alone, under the direction of the teachers, cultivate the soil. In all the work the teachers are with them, instructing them not only in the work, but in the scientific truths and spiritual lessons connected therewith. Thus building, domestic economy, cultivating the soil, and all kinds of labor are made educational. Two hours of manual labor are expected of every student each day. There have been three dwelling houses built, from seven to nine rooms each. These are occupied by teachers. Two two-story buildings, Manual Arts and the Advocate Hall, 32x64 feet each, have also been erected by the students. Another, The Domestic Arts Building, 38x95 feet, with an annex 37x38 feet, show what can be done by unskilled labor with a competent instructor. The attic of the last-mentioned building is occupied by the young ladies, their bedsteads standing side by side, the entire length of the main building and annex. The men occupy attics and various corners in the other buildings wherever there is space. We heard no complaining, neither did we see any wry looks; all seemed contented and happy.
Besides this, in the woods there is a pavilion, the walls of which are partly of wire netting. This pavilion is sixty-five feet in diameter. Nestled around this are twenty-six small cottages, which will each accommodate from two to four persons. These also were built by students. About two hundred attended the summer term. The entire cost of these buildings, including the ground, which cost nineteen thousand dollars, is over forty thousand dollars. These funds have been largely raised by the sale of “Christ’s Object Lessons.” They are now erecting another large building for the main school building and chapel. They have twelve thousand more copies of “Christ’s Object Lessons” to sell this coming season. Truly in this two things have been demonstrated; first, that moving out of Battle Creek was right; second, that the sales from this book can free the school from financial embarrassment. It is apparent that the blessing of God has been with them, both in the amount of labor done by the students and in the amount of money raised within two years. About five thousand copies of the Bible Training School were subscribed for by the teachers present. This paper should be in the home of every Seventh-day Adventist. It is devoted to house-to-house work. Children who understand its contents, and sell the paper by the single copy, not only receive an education as canvassers, but at the same time are receiving that mold of character, and gaining an experience, that will fit them for the Lord’s work in proclaiming this last message of mercy when older people are forbidden to preach.
All heaven is astir. Angels are hurrying to and fro, as though some important event was happening. An intensity from beneath is taking hold upon the powers of earth. Of all the people in the world who should be awake, it is those who are expecting soon the consummation of all things. Time is short. What is done must be done quickly. It is not so much the amount that we do, as it is the relation we sustain to God and his cause.
This modern prophets’ school in the woods presents advantages not found in the cities and towns. So does every school thus situated. It is too late to purchase dwelling houses and settle in large cities with our children. They should be taken to the country, where they can labor in the open air, beholding the works of the great Master Artist, where new scenes are continually unfolding.
When the manual training connected with our schools is simply for financial advantages, or when it is simply to learn a trade, it comes far short of God’s original purpose. It is to see the character of God, the plan of salvation, in the work itself. The mind should be educated in gospel truth by the labor. This is the aim of the teachers at the Emmanuel Missionary College. This was Christ’s method of teaching. In the sowing of seed, in harvesting the grain, in cultivating the soil, in fishing, and wherever he found men and women in their ordinary employment, he drew spiritual lessons. So with the book knowledge taught in our schools there should be manual training by which the science of all sciences, the science of salvation, should be taught by competent instructors. All our schools are aiming to this end, and those who come the nearest to this plan come the nearest to heaven’s ideal. “No man can serve two masters.” “Bodily exercise profiteth little; but godliness is profitable unto all things, having promise of the life that now is, and of that which is to come. This is a faithful saying and worthy of all acceptance.” 1 Tim. 4:8, 9.
S. N. HASKELL.
The Move from Battle Creek
By E. R. Palmer
THERE is success and prosperity in the way of obedience. There is a blessed assurance in knowing that our footsteps are directed by the Lord—that the cloud by day, and the pillar of fire by night are leading all the way. To stand with both feet firmly planted upon a sure foundation, with the heart fully reassured by the unfolding providences of God, is the Christian's most precious privilege.
The only sure foundation is the word of God, and our only safety is in perfect obedience.
Tardy or untimely obedience is not obedience at all. To do the thing which the Lord requires, at the time indicated by him, is the only acceptable way; and this is the way of peace and joy and success.
Let us read the words of the Lord to Joshua as he stood with the armies of Israel ready for the last march into the promised land. Nearly forty years had passed since the fathers of this people had stood at the entrance to Canaan; but they did not enter in because of unbelief and disobedience. Their bodies fell in the wilderness; and now their children stood at the same threshold, and faced the same proposition: “Moses my servant is dead; now, therefore, arise, go over this Jordan, thou and all this people, unto the land which I do give to them, even to the children of Israel. Every place that the sole of your foot shall tread upon, that have I given unto you, as I said unto Moses. From the wilderness and this Lebanon even unto the great river, the River Euphrates, all the land of the Hittites, and unto the great sea toward the going down of the sun, shall be your coast. There shall not any man be able to stand before thee all the days of thy life: as I was with Moses, so I will be with thee: I will not14fail thee, nor forsake thee. Be strong and of a good courage: for unto this people shalt thou divide for an inheritance the land, which I sware unto their fathers to give them. Only be thou strong and very courageous, that thou mayest observe to do according to all the law, which Moses my servant commanded thee: turn not from it to the right hand or to the left, that thou mayest prosper whithersoever thou goest. This book of the law shall not depart out of thy mouth; but thou shalt meditate therein day and night, that thou mayest observe to do according to all that is written therein, and then thou shalt have good success. Have not I commanded thee? Be strong and of a good courage; be not afraid, neither be thou dismayed: for the Lord thy God is with thee whithersoever thou goest.” Joshua 1:2-9.
The time has fully come for this people to pass over, and inherit the promises. We have lingered long at the entrance to the promised land; and our stumbling, tardy movements are the cause of delay. This is the word of the Lord to us just now: “Behold, to obey is better than sacrifice, and to hearken than the fat of rams.” “Believe in the Lord your God, so shall ye be established; believe his prophets, so shall ye prosper.”
From time to time since the burning of the Review and Herald printing office, the Lord has spoken to this people in words that could not be misunderstood, directing that the General Conference, Mission Board, and Review and Herald publishing work be removed from Battle Creek. The General Conference in session voted that this should be done; the General Conference Committee resolved to undertake the work; and the stockholders of the Review and Herald, by a strong majority, agreed to the recommendations made by the General Conference so far as they pertained to the moving of the Review and Herald Publishing Association.
A committee was appointed to select the new location, and this committee entered upon its work. The first efforts were not successful, and the committee returned to Battle Creek without having selected a place. Then the good Lord took this important matter into his own hands, and directed that the general offices be moved to Washington, D. C. Thus the work of the locating committee was simplified to the point of obedience. O, that we might always be co-laborers with God upon this simple basis! When God directs, and his people obey, the work moves on to His glory.
The packing was begun Thursday morning, July 30; the carters began moving the goods Monday morning, August 3; and the work was completed Wednesday evening, August 5. Four large cars had been filled with the furniture, fittings, libraries, and supplies of the General Conference, Mission Board, the REVIEW AND HERALD and Instructor, and the personal effects from twelve private houses. The way-bills showed thirty-six tons of goods. The task was a heavy one, but it was accomplished without the slightest delay or mishap; and when the work was done, and the last car was on its way, we fervently thanked God, and took courage.
E. R. PALMER.
California
By Walter Harper
I LEFT Healdsburg, Cal., May 31, for Willits, and in spite of sadness of heart and bodily affliction (I was suffering from an accident), my soul was cheered by the beams of the Sun of Righteousness. I experienced joy in grief, hope in sorrow, and the cheer and sweetness of God's sustaining presence amid darkness and perplexity. The first day at or near Willits, I did not begin work until about 4 P. M., yet it was manifest that the Lord was working in my behalf. By about eight o'clock I had been favored with seventeen orders, or thirty dollars' worth.
The next day grand success followed. O how precious, in all these long weeks intervening, God has been to me! It seems as if the glory of his countenance was lifted upon me, and the light of heaven, the blessed companionship of holy angels, marked my path. How good it is to seek the Lord, and draw near to him! See James 4:8-10, also I Peter 5:6, 7.
I will pass over happy experiences, as the numerous tokens of God's tender love, care, and keeping power, to my work this past week. This morning found me several miles from Westport, Cal., my stopping place at present. It being Friday, the preparation day, I started for home, on the way taking orders to the amount of thirty dollars. Yesterday I was favored with twenty-eight orders for books, helps, etc., amounting to fifty-five or sixty dollars in value. During the day I called at a small cabin, where several men were assembled at the noon hour, and inside of forty minutes the Lord gave me eight orders in that one room for books, helps, etc., or $17.75 worth. Three of the orders were for Swedish “Patriarchs and Prophets.” My orders for the entire week amount to $230.
I can only exalt and honor my Father above for it all. His is all the glory and praise. God only can crown our efforts with success. Without him all would be a failure in this work. I am impressed more and more that all our success depends wholly upon the Lord. It is true that we must do all that we can, yet apart from the Lord our efforts would avail nothing. In trying and difficult positions, when brought into strait places, and when sorely distressed in body, soul, and spirit, I go to God in prayer and fasting, and wrestle with him earnestly for victory; and he does hear and answer, and bring glorious victories and triumphs; my soul is refreshed; I am fed with the heavenly manna. His grace is precious to the human heart. When Satan would plot and plan to crush, dishearten, and discourage by bringing in trials, troubles, and heartaches, it is then I find that the Lord, by his Spirit, lifts up a standard against the enemy, and puts him to flight, and our God triumphs gloriously. O praise the Lord for his great goodness, and for his wonderful works to the children of men! WALTER HARPER.
B. F. STUREMAN
By B. F. Stureman
Michigan
CHESANING.—As I was asked by the president of our conference to visit the church at this place and do some baptizing, I spent last Sabbath and Sunday with them. In our meeting last Sabbath the Lord came very near by His Spirit. At the close of the discourse a revival service was held, and in a short time two seats were soon filled with those who feel the need of a new consecration, and who for the first time gave themselves to the Lord.
One of these was a lady from the town, who had been acquainted with our people, but had never made a profession, nor had commenced to keep the Sabbath. She decided then and there to live a Christian, and keep the Sabbath.
After an earnest testimony meeting four were taken into the church, three of whom were baptized in the afternoon. It was truly a beautiful scene, and the dear Lord came very near. One of these candidates was a mute, but when he came out of the water, an expression of happiness was seen on his face.
During our business meeting the next day two more were taken into the church who had been baptized some time before at one of our camp-meetings.
About twenty of our brethren and sisters from the St. Charles Church met with us on the Sabbath, and it was a good day for all. My heart is made to rejoice, by being able by the help of the Lord to lift his people.
B. F. STUREMAN
Aug. 5, 1903.
The Washington (D. C.) Church
By J. S. Washburn
I REQUEST that all the friends who desire to help clear up the debt of $1,960.00 still due on the Washington, D. C., church, should forward their contributions to me, at 1728 Fourteenth street N. W., Washington, D. C. These contributions will reach me just as safely at the above address while I am at the camp-meeting; as if I were at my home in Washington, to which I shall return in a few weeks.
If any should prefer to send money to the General Conference Treasurer, 222 North Capitol street, Washington, D. C., it will be just as satisfactory.
We hope that the church will be free of debt in a few days, and that we shall be able to concentrate all our efforts on the greater work of establishing our important institutions on a fitting and sound financial basis. J. S. WASHBURN.
Great Occasions Reveal Character
GREAT occasions do not make heroes or cowards—they simply unveil them to the eyes of men. Silently and imperceptibly, as we wake or sleep, we grow and wax strong, or we grow and wax weak, and at last some crisis shows us what we have become.—Bishop Westcott.
NOTICES AND APPOINTMENTS
By S. A. Farnsworth
The Quebec Conference
THE annual session of the Quebec Conference of Seventh-day Adventists will be held in connection with the camp-meeting at Ayers Flat, Quebec, September 3-13. First meeting, Friday, September 4, at 10 A. M. We hope to see a full representation from all the churches at this meeting.
S. A. FARNSWORTH, President.
Notice
By E. L. Stewart
THERE will be a local camp-meeting held at Whatcom, Wash., September 3-13. May all our brethren scattered throughout the northern part of our conference prepare to attend the meeting. We hope there will be a good representation. We are in the perils of the last days, and we need every means of grace ordained of God to keep up our spiritual life. We can not afford to miss this meeting. Good help will be provided, and everything will be done to make these meetings a success. We hope the brethren will come with a hungering and thirsting for the blessing of God, and go away refreshed and strengthened for the trials of the coming year.
E. L. STEWART,President of Western Washington Conference.
Current Mention
—The discovery of a new metal, to which the name of “selenium” has been given, is announced from Germany. It is claimed that this new metal is lighter and stronger than aluminum, and can be produced at much less cost.
—By the collapse of one of the seating stands at the Philadelphia baseball grounds, August 8, a large number of persons were precipitated to the ground, several of whom were instantly killed. Several of the injured have died since, bringing the number of fatalities up to eleven. An examination of the structure showed that much of the framework was rotten.
Camp-Meeting for Quebec
By S. A. FARNSWORTH
THE camp-meeting for the Province of Quebec will be held at Ayers Flat, September 3-13. This place is on the Boston and Maine Railroad, about twenty miles from the city of Sherbrooke. The fair ground has been secured, and rooms in the large county building can be had at very reasonable rates for those who may wish to provide for themselves. Those wishing furnished rooms outside of the grounds should apply at once. We hope to see a large gathering of our people, as many important matters relating to the future of our work will need to be considered.
S. A. FARNSWORTH, President.
The Maine Camp-Meeting and Conference
By P. F. Bicknell
THE annual conference of the Seventh-day Adventists in Maine will be held in connection with the camp-meeting at Portland, Sept. 3-13, 1903.
The different departments of the conference work will receive the consideration at this meeting.
Officers for the ensuing year are to be chosen, and all other conference business will receive proper attention.
Let each church elect its full quota of delegates; some changes in our constitution will be asked for, and we request a full representation.
P. F. BICKNELL,President of Maine Conference.
Rates to the Grand Island (Neb.) Camp-Meeting
By C. H. Miller
THE railroads have kindly given us the rate of one and one-third fare to the Grand Island camp-meeting from all points in Nebraska, Black Hills district of South Dakota, and also from Cheyenne, Wyoming. The plan is the same as has been followed in the past. You pay your agent full fare for the ticket to Grand Island, and have him give you a certificate for the amount paid. If it is necessary for you to travel over more than one road, buy separate tickets, and take certificates for each. Have your certificate signed by C. H. Miller, the conference secretary, as soon as possible after coming on the camp-ground, and you will then be entitled to purchase your return ticket at one third rate. All tickets must be bought on Sept. 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, or 8 in order to entitle you to a reduction. No ticket purchased on any other day than the above-named will be honored at all. These certificates will hold good until Sept. 16. The above arrangement, however, is made with the understanding that there be at least one hundred certificates presented for signature. Almost every year there are some who fail to follow the instructions, hence fail to get a reduction on the return tickets. In view of this we advise all to follow the above instructions carefully, and there will be no difficulty.
C. H. MILLER,
Conference Secretary.
New York Camp-Meeting
By S. H. Lane
THE New York camp-meeting will be held on the fair ground at Lacona, Oswego County, N. Y. Lacona and Sandy Creek constitute one large village comprising the two corporations, the fair ground being situated in the Sandy Creek part of the village, and the railroad station being in the Lacona part; therefore we advertise the meeting as being held at Lacona.
The grounds are most excellent, and supplied with pure spring water. Lacona is on the New York Central Railroad, Rome and Watertown division. The main line sells tickets at two cents a mile, and Lacona is only forty-seven miles from Syracuse, but a mileage book of five hundred miles may be purchased for ten dollars, and can be used on the main line and the branches by one or any number of persons. Books unlimited, can be used by any one at any time.
We expect most excellent help at the meeting, and trust that we shall secure a large attendance. The villages are neat, tidy towns. Our views have never been preached in either town. We expect, therefore, that the preaching will be of such a nature as to set our views before the large attendances which we hope to secure, and also make them of intense interest to our people. We are to advertise the meetings extensively, and would request that our people come especially prepared to labor for others. Bring all the clean copies of the REVIEW, Signs, Good Health, Instructors, and Little Friends that you can spare, so that we can scatter them through the country for miles around Lacona. The camp-meeting will begin September 10, and close the night of the 20th.
S. H. LANE.
Camp-Meetings for 1903
By Editor
ATLANTIC UNION CONFERENCE
Maine ........ Sept. 3-13
New England ........ Aug. 27 to Sept. 7
New York, Lacona ............ Sept. 10-20
Vermont ................ Aug. 20-30
CANADIAN UNION CONFERENCE
Quebec, Ayers Flat ............ Sept. 3-13
Newfoundland ................ September
LAKE UNION CONFERENCE
Wisconsin, Oshkosh .......... Aug. 12-24
North Michigan, Mancelona .......... Aug. 27 to Sept. 6
Northern Illinois, Streator.....Aug. 20-30
East Michigan, Flint ........ Aug. 18-28
Southern Illinois, Newton .......... Aug. 27 to Sept. 6
CENTRAL UNION CONFERENCE
Nebraska, Grand Island ........ Sept. 3-13
Kansas, Newton ........ Aug. 27 to Sept. 7
Colorado, Salida ............ Aug. 20-31
SOUTHWESTERN UNION CONFERENCE
West Texas, Buffalo Gap......Aug. 20-31
PACIFIC UNION CONFERENCE
Central Montana, Bozeman .......... Aug. 25 to Sept. 2
Oregon, Grants Pass ........ Aug. 20-30
Southern California, Los Angeles .......... Aug. 27 to Sept. 7
British Columbia, New Westminster .......... Sept. 17-27
Western Montana, Hamilton ..Sept. 11-21
Western Washington, Whatcom .......... Sept. 3-13
The presidents of the various conferences are requested to send us information regarding any meetings not mentioned in the preceding table, so that we may be able to give a complete list. Please inform us at once of any corrections or additions that should be made to this report.
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The Review’s New Publication Address
By Editor
THE publication day of the REVIEW will hereafter be Thursday instead of Tuesday. As soon as we are well settled in our new quarters we hope to mail the edition early enough so that all subscribers east of the Rocky Mountains will receive their papers before the Sabbath of the week of publication, while those at the most distant points will receive theirs before the following Sabbath. It may require a little time to adjust to the new location and arrangements, but we believe that everything will soon work out satisfactorily. We promise to do our best to this end.
THE REVIEW AND HERALD and the Youth's Instructor have now been removed from Battle Creek, Mich., and will hereafter be published at Washington, D. C.
All correspondence pertaining to these papers, including contributions, reports, subscriptions, etc., as well as all correspondence with the editors, should be addressed to 222 North Capitol Street, Washington, D. C. We urge all our readers to note this change, and thus save delay in our business. We have arranged to have all our mail coming to Battle Creek forwarded to us here, and we shall therefore receive, after a little delay, all communications sent to our former address.
Help Secure New Review Subscribers
By Editor
We received last week a letter from an esteemed brother who forwarded five subscriptions for the REVIEW with this explanation: “I might state that this is the result of a personal effort put forth after reading Sister White’s article in last week’s REVIEW stating that all should help, and as I have no money to donate, I thought this plan would be the next best thing to do to help the REVIEW AND HERALD and also the subscribers.” We greatly appreciate such help as this, and we suggest to the thousands of our readers who really desire the prosperity of our work that they should adopt the same plan. This paper ought to be read in every family of sabbath keepers in this country. How will it be possible for those who do not read the REVIEW to have an intelligent understanding of the experiences through which we are now passing, or to move forward in sympathy with the whole body of believers in the new experiences which await us? As you read this paragraph will you not decide to secure and send to us at least one new subscriber without delay? We thank you in anticipation.
Prompt Camp-Meeting Reports Requested
By Editor
WE ASK for prompt reports of the camp-meetings. We desire to spread the good news of blessings received.
Kansas Camp-Meeting Dates
ALL who are interested in the Kansas camp-meeting should take notice of the time, August 27 to September 7.
