Orser.—Died Feb. 23, 1911, at his home on the Laplata River, San Juan County, New Mexico, Brother Geo. E. Orser, aged nearly seventy-one years. He was born at Brighton, N. B., March 4, 1840. July 10, 1864, Miss Mary J. Shaw became his wife, and to them were born seven children, five of whom are still living. Words of comfort were spoken by the writer. W. A. T. Miller.
Randall.—Mary T. Randall was born in Reedsburg, Wis., Oct. 28, 1868, and died near Baraboo, Feb. 13, 1911, aged 42 years, 4 months, and 15 days. She was converted when about eighteen years of age, and joined the Seventh-day Adventist Church, of which she was a faithful member to the end. The funeral was held at Reedsburg from the Methodist Episcopal church, where words of comfort were spoken by the writer to a large company of sorrowing friends. D. H. Oberholtzer.
Cox.—Mary A., wife of Elisha Cox, fell asleep in Jesus, Jan. 29, 1911, at her home in Thorntown, Ind., in the sixty-seventh year of her age. Married in 1865, she became the mother of eight children, three of whom yet live, as does also her husband. By birth she was a Friend, but in 1887 she united with the Seventh-day Adventists. Her confidence in her Saviour never faltered; Funeral services were held in the Friends' church at Sugar Plains by the writer, assisted by Elder J. D. Kruwel. W. A. Young.
Irwin.—Died at Meadow Glade, Wash., Feb. 23, 1911, Sister Martha J. Irwin, aged seventy-three years. She was born in Quebec, March 14, 1838. Learning the Sabbath truth at the age of fifteen, she gladly accepted it, and united with the Seventh-day Adventist Church, of which she was a consistent member to the end. She was first married to H. E. McLaflin, and to them three sons and three daughters were born. In 1902 she was married to Joseph Irwin, who, with two daughters and three sons, is left to mourn. Words of comfort were spoken by the writer at the funeral service. S. W. Nellis.
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Rogers.—Fell asleep in Jesus, Feb. 17, 1911, at Nashville, Tenn., Sister E. L. Rogers, aged 74 years, 7 months, and 22 days. She was married in 1859. In 1885 she and her husband accepted present truth through reading, and were faithful until the last. Eleven years ago Sister Rogers was afflicted with rheumatism, and for ten years she was unable to take a step. The first five years of her affliction her husband was her faithful nurse. He was called to rest in 1906, leaving her to the care of their children. Although so severely afflicted, her patience lightened the burdens of those who cared for her. She was the mother of five children, one of whom died in infancy, leaving four to mourn the loss of a dear mother. The funeral services were conducted by the writer, and the remains were taken to Kentucky for interment. A. J. Haysmer.
Brooks.—Fell asleep in Jesus at the home of her daughter in Battle Creek, Mich., Feb. 26, 1911, Mrs. Edith E. Brooks, aged 84 years, 11 months, and 6 days. For more than thirty years she had been a member of the Lake View, Mich., church, the greater part of this time residing near Stanton, Mich. Two sons, three daughters, and other relatives are left to mourn. She was laid to rest in bright hope of a part in the first resurrection. Clifford A. Russell.
Anderson.—Grover Reuben Anderson, son of Mr. and Mrs. David Anderson, of Big Springs Township, Union Co., S. D., died Feb. 26, 1911, aged 3 years, 4 months, and 12 days. He was a bright, promising child, and seemed quite religiously inclined. He died in his mother's arms with no outward struggle. He leaves a father, mother, and two brothers to mourn. Words of comfort were spoken by the writer, from 1 Cor. 15:26. C. M. Babcock.
Book.—Katie Florence Spangler was born at Findlay, Ohio, Jan. 7, 1886, and died at New Cumberland, W. Va., Feb. 28, 1911, aged 25 years, 1 month, and 21 days. She was married to Thomas C. Book, Jr., July 10, 1908. Besides her husband and infant daughter, she is survived by her father, mother, three brothers, and one sister. In December, 1910, she, with her husband, accepted the Seventh-day Adventist faith. Words of comfort were spoken by the writer. I. D. Richardson.
Kellogg.—Owen Gibbs Kellogg was born at Kickapoo Center, Wis., Feb. 24, 1881, and died at McGregor, Iowa, Feb. 24, 1911, aged thirty years. He was married to Nellie Miller, Dec. 12, 1904, and, with his wife, was baptized at Madison, Wis., in 1908. He was buried at Reedstown, where the highest tributes of respect were paid to his memory. The funeral was held in the Christian church, where a large company gathered to listen to words of comfort spoken by the writer. D. H. Oberholtzer.
Madsen.—Died at her home near Ponoka, Alberta, Canada, Feb. 27, 1911, Sister Christine Madsen, aged fifty-seven years. She was born in Jutland, Denmark. In 1882 the family came to America, and resided in Nebraska until 1903, when they moved to Alberta. Mrs. Madsen was a firm believer in the Bible and in present truth. The funeral services were conducted by the writer, who spoke to relatives, friends, and neighbors from 1 Cor. 15:26. We expect to meet Sister Madsen in the first resurrection. J. C. Christensen.
Hopkins.—Fell asleep at the home of her sister, in Denver, Colo., Feb. 10, 1911, Sister Louisa S. Hopkins, aged 80 years, 4 months, and 19 days. She was born in McLean County, Illinois, Sept. 22, 1830. She had been a Seventh-day Adventist for almost fifty years. Three sons, three daughters, and other relatives are left to mourn. She was laid to rest beside her husband in the cemetery at Hill City, S. D., there to await the call of the Life-giver. Words of comfort were spoken by the writer, from Ps. 116:15. C. R. Kite.
Gilbert.—Died March 2, 1911, at Baraboo, Wis., Theresa Ewing Gilbert, aged sixty-seven years and five months. She was born in Ohio, Sept. 28, 1843. In the spring of 1869 she came to Dakota, where she accepted the doctrines held by Seventh-day Adventists in the summer of 1878. The following winter she was baptized by Elder E. W. Farnsworth, uniting with the Elk Point church at that time. Removing to Sioux Falls, in 1882, she became a member of the church at that place, remaining there until 1906, when, after a summer of travel, she went to Florida, where she resided until about one month before her death. The last days of her life were spent with her daughter, Mrs. E. M. Aldrich, at Baraboo, Wis. She left the testimony that she felt that all was well. A husband, a son, and a daughter are left to mourn. The funeral services were conducted by the writer, from the Sioux Falls church, March 5, 1911. C. M. Babcock.
Elder French Returns from West Africa
WE are glad to greet in Washington Elder T. M. French, of West Africa, who has returned to America for a furlough, required in order to recover from the malaria contracted on that unhealthful coast. He brings words of courage regarding the work, notwithstanding his own great loss in the death of his companion. It is evident that the workers there must follow the plan of government and commercial residents, and get away to Europe for a change at not infrequent intervals. Elder French will spend a little time at the Seminary, and call at some other schools on his way to his home in the West.
WE are allowed by Elder T. M. French to quote a few words from a letter he has received from Brother F. Peabody, father of the late Sister French. Acknowledging the sad news of her death on the Gold Coast, the father wrote:—
While I have been aware that we might get such news at almost any time, still it came as a shock. I knew when she told me that that was the field given to you, it was nearly sure death to go. But some one had to go, and I could not say, “Don’t go,” just because, she was mine. I gave all my children to the Lord when I became an Adventist, and she was the only one in the message.
Such words are golden, in such a time. While some are giving life and dear ones in the service, how earnestly we should work to give the consecrated means necessary to support the advancing work.
Volcanic Eruption Near Manila
From Elder L. V. Finster, of Manila, we have received a copy of the Cable-news-American, of February 5, giving an account of the volcanic eruption fifty miles from Manila, by which hundreds of lives were lost. These things urge us to hasten on with the message through the unwarned fields.
Offering for Dependent Orphans and Aged
By Editor
AGAIN we call attention to the offering for the care of dependent orphans and aged, to be taken on Sabbath, April 1. This is the annual offering for this purpose. All funds are to be sent to the conference treasury, either the local conference or the union having the administration of these gifts.
Ministry of Healing Campaign Reports
We get good reports from the “Ministry of Healing” campaign. Elder B. F. Kneeland, of New Jersey, says that the work is going forward there, the Lord blessing the people. Brother L. A. Hansen, of the Medical Department, who gives his special attention to this campaign, is now in Indiana, to join the local workers in this movement.
Mission House at Bisiatabu Station
WE learn from Australia that Brother F. L. Chaney has gone to New Guinea to superintend the erection of a mission house at the new Bisiatabu Station.
Ministerial Institutes
THE Southern ministerial institute closed last week. The brethren of the General Conference office, returning to Washington, report a blessed and helpful institute to the close. The Philadelphia institute opens April 12.
Missionaries Sail for South America
This week Brother J. D. Lorenz and wife and Misses Nora Davis and Maud E. Carner, all of the Foreign Mission Seminary, sailed for South America. Brother Lorenz goes on to Buenos Aires, to engage in the book work as may be assigned. Sisters Davis and Carner, nurses, the former of Loma Linda, Cal., the latter of the Wabash Valley (Ind.) Sanitarium, go to work in Montevideo, Uruguay.
Encouraging Report from the Latin Union
WRITING from Paris, Elder L. P. Tieche, of the Latin Union, sends a good report of their institutional work. The sanitarium, food factory, and publishing work all show gain, the total net gain for the last year being nearly five thousand dollars. These are most encouraging words from this needy Latin field. Elder Tieche adds: “What we wish, however, is to be on the gaining side in the moral and spiritual report, and this, we hope, the balance-sheet drawn up in heaven will show.”
East German Union Conference Gains
ELDER H. F. SCHUBERTH, president of the East German Union Conference, reports over a thousand net gain in membership during the last year. He says they were glad, after settling union accounts and expenses in their four mission fields in southeastern Europe, to be able to pass on to the General Conference about $2,500 extra beyond the usual tithe. Thus the populous local fields in the European Division are building up the general work, and enabling the division to push out into the African and Asian portions of their territory.
The Year Book for 1911
By Editor
We are glad to announce that the Year Book for 1911 is now ready. We have been delayed in getting this out, on account of a number of recent changes that have taken place in various conferences, and our desire that the latest revision should be made before publishing. We believe the new Year Book is thoroughly up-to-date, and the matter it contains will be all the more valuable because of the delay. All our workers are familiar with the object and scope of the Year Book, and we need not take the space in this note to further describe it. Great care has been taken in the revision, and every worker will want a copy at once. Price, 25 cents. Order from your State tract society.
A New Book
By Editor
WE have examined with much interest the new book, “Questions and Answers,” by M. C. Wilcox, editor of the weekly Signs of the Times. This book is a compilation of the questions and answers which have appeared in the Signs of the Times weekly for the last few years. Valuable comments are made on more than two hundred fifty difficult passages of Scripture, and a clear and lucid, though brief explanation is given of the text. A Scriptural and topical index is added, whereby the reader can very readily find a particular scripture to which he wishes to refer. This book is unique in our literature as a denomination, and affords a valuable compendium of useful information. It will be found very useful to our people, enabling them to reach a clearer understanding of some of the more difficult passages of Scripture. We hope it may have a large circulation. For price, and conditions by which this book can be secured, read notice of the same on page 22.