ON the eve of his crucifixion, Jesus said, “I have glorified Thee on the earth; I have finished the work which thou gavest me to do.” Jesus accomplished a perfect work. In so doing he glorified his Father. Only in finishing his work shall we glorify our Heavenly Father, and be ourselves glorified in the day when the righteous shall shine forth as the sun in the kingdom of their Heavenly Father. To run well for a season, and to fail of reaching the end of the race, is to lose all for which for a time we have toiled.
When will the work which the Lord has given us to do be finished? I refer now to the work of selling “Christ’s Object Lessons.” All that has been written is to-day a living, present appeal just as truly as when it was written.
The following Testimony was written Aug. 9, 1903:—
“My brethren and sisters, why is so little being done to sell ‘Christ’s Object Lessons’? Have you become weary in well-doing? Have all the families in your neighborhood been supplied with the book that is so full of helpful lessons, both for parents and for children? Are there not some who did not buy a copy last year who would buy one now? Why should we not go steadily forward with this work, until millions of homes are supplied with ‘Object Lessons,’ and our schools are freed from debt?
“Success has attended the effort made in the past to sell ‘Object Lessons,’ because God’s people have worked in co-operation with heavenly agencies; and success will attend the effort put forth in the future, if our people will still carry forward the work. As they patiently press on in this work, the Lord Jesus and his angels will open the way before them. All receive grace for grace, as they give what they can, in time and influence, to the circulation of ‘Object Lessons.’”
You will notice that this work is to go steadily forward until our schools are freed from debt. That work has not yet been accomplished, although we are thankful that there is one school in the denomination that has never gone into debt.
But even when all our schools are free, can we then say that the work is finished, completed? Please read the following, written May 18, 1903:—
“The plan for the circulation of ‘Object Lessons’ is not of human devising; it is God’s plan. He signified that this book should be a gift to our schools. Thus far it has done its work, and God has set his approval on the self-sacrificing efforts of his people. Shall we mar his plan?—No, no! Until the Lord shall come, and our present system of school work shall be ended by our entering the higher school, ‘Christ’s Object Lessons’ is to stand as a gift to our educational institutions.”
Note that this work is to continue until the Lord shall come. A double, yes, a triple, blessing will result from this work, as there is need of Christian education, and this work of education must continue until the great commencement day, when we shall see our great Teacher face to face, and have the joy of his visible presence. Till then this blessed work is to continue.
Will not every one who has had an experience improve the opportunity to go forward earnestly with this work during the present season? and will not every one who has never sold “Christ’s Object Lessons” immediately take the step that brings the blessing which invariably follows obedience? Will not all those who are engaged in this work send brief statements of experiences to me at once?
J. S. WASHBURN.
Takoma Park Station, Washington, D. C.
The One Hundred Thousand Dollar Fund
AMOUNT previously reported .......... $54,209 79
E. and M. C. Warner .......... 50 00
T. H. Purdon .......... 50 00
Thomas Watson .......... 30 00
Mrs. M. M. Grounds .......... 30 00
Upper Columbia Conference .......... 21 00
N. F. Burgess (Honolulu) .......... 20 00
Mr. and Mrs. A. G. Bostrom .......... 20 00
Mrs. Acie Martin .......... 20 00
Charles Hook .......... 20 00
Western Oregon Conference .......... 18 00
Mr. and Mrs. W. O. James .......... 14 00
Mr. and Mrs. Julius Bördeau .......... 12 00
S. A. Lockwood .......... 10 00
Mrs. W. B. Van Atta .......... 10 00
Mr. and Mrs. G. E. Putnam .......... 10 00
E. Peterson .......... 10 00
Mrs. Florence Rice .......... 10 00
Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Harman .......... 10 00
Carl Young .......... 10 00
A. G. Hoover .......... 10 00
Mrs. W. H. DeWolf .......... 10 00
G. A. Roberts .......... 10 00
P. A. Haskins .......... 9 75
Mrs. Alice Hopkins .......... 7 05
Florence and Paul Hansen .......... 6 40
FIVE DOLLARS EACH
A. Malcomb, a mother and daughter, Elder and Mrs. J. N. Anderson (China), Ida E. Thompson (China), J. L. Stansbury, W. S. and M. E. Booton, James B. Martin, Mrs. O. A. and Hallie Hiett, W. W. Sayer, Mrs. J. H. Hill, Peoria (Ill.) church, Mrs. Annie E. Beans, Mrs. J. Stone, J. Guy, Mrs. James McBride, Mrs. G. A. Rea, Mrs. Jennie M. Wilson, Gideon Unzicker, W. M. Cubley, M. B. Cubley, Mr. and Mrs. A. Livingston, F. H. Hicks, Mrs. Beulah Spence, Sarah Bean, Mrs. Matilda Leach, cash, James Johnson, A. C. Jones, Mr. and Mrs. Bogu, W. C. F. Ward, Mrs. H. L. Van Ornum, Mr. and Mrs. Thomas E. Williams, Jessie Werfield, N. S. Welch, C. W. Harrison, Mrs. Mary South, S. M. Burkhart, Mt. Zion Society, District Seven Battle Creek church.
J. J. Brown, $4.60; Fritz Guy, $4; Mrs. E. E. Adams, $2.15; Brighton (Iowa) Sabbath-school, $1.85.
THREE DOLLARS EACH
P. A. Field, Katie Weibrecht, “a dear sister” (per Mrs. S. D. S.), A. Lillinskjold, D. W. Kirkland, Mrs. Slater.
$2.50 EACH
Mollie and Gilbert Tucker, Jessie Hunter, G. H. Wood, Mrs. K. F. Dazey, H. Kuneya.
TWO DOLLARS EACH
Mr. and Mrs. E. H. Wilbur, Mr. and Mrs. John G. Jenks, John Edwards, Mrs. C. A. Sanford, Mrs. A. P. Maryott, Will Griffin, “an interested sister,” George Woodworth, T. J. Blake, Mrs. Anna Walker, C. R. R., Mrs. Dan Graham, Peter C. Holt, Charles Peters, Irene Adams, Martha Warne, Brother and Sister Turner, E. Hayes, Mr. and Mrs. I. G. Bigelow, E. W. Stone, Tom Hege.
$1.50 EACH
Mary Peterson, Jennie Graham, G. Wiser.
$1.25 EACH
J. E. Dunn, Mrs. L. S. Colson, Mrs. Nora and Ruth Harvey.
Mrs. Mary V. Luther, $1.20; Rochester (Indiana) Society, $1.15; Ester Stone, $.60; Walter Byer, $.41; E. C. Reed, $.35; a friend, $.35.
ONE DOLLAR EACH
Stanley Anderson (China), Mr. and Mrs. L. T. Olsen, R. D. Whitney, Johane Osberg, Anna M. Kessler, Mr. and Mrs. Helmer Hedeen, Jennie Jenks, Erica Erikson, Rose Syverson, Mr. and Mrs. C. Sandnes, Mrs. Sarah A. Teeple, Mrs. K. C. Wendt, Mrs. J. DeWolf, Olive Messer, D. S. Haley, Mrs. G. H. Griffin, Mrs. E. Eisele, Frank Marshall, Ella Maryott, Eva A. Maryott, T. A. Cline, N. J. Etheredge, Mary J. McLean, Mrs. Louise R. Lovejoy, Mrs. Hattie Wiggins, Lola McDowell, Jennie A. Lowrey, J. A. Coffer, Mrs. D. E. Williams, A. Wood, Miss C. H. Rutherford, Mrs. Robert Henry, C. Burt, H. Stelling, a friend, Rollin Rhinehart, Mrs. Wildfang, C. C. Slayter, John Curtis, John Weimer, Sarah Moore, D. Z. Stone, Mrs. Glick, Burt Wade, Bluffton Society, A. M. Holter, Mrs. L. M. Thompson, Mrs. Daisy Martin, C. D. Thompson, Mrs. L. M. Thompson, Morris Reed, Mrs. Lena Vealy.21
FIFTY CENTS EACH
Esther Franklin, Eunice Franklin, R. Martz, Mrs. F. L. Haralson, James A. Brown, Mrs. Matilda Wareham, Wensel McCoic, E. G. Jewel, Signa Laguide, Amanda Moore, Ruth Turner, Ligonier (Ind.) Society, J. Stem, Mrs. Sarah Wood.
TWENTY-FIVE CENTS EACH
Verna Griffin, J. Kelly, F. B. Wells, Hannah McCord, C. S. Gage, E. P. Cutler, Cleo Dazey, Agnes Dazey, George Dazey, Allen Dazey.
Rose Chaffin .......... $ 10 00
Emma Cass Norquist .......... 10 00
Mr. and Mrs. Frank A. Page .......... 30 00
Mrs. A. W. Keck .......... 50 00
Total reported .......... $55,091 90
A further list will follow.
Send all donations to W. T. Bland, 222 North Capitol St., Washington, D. C.
How Hearts Respond
In sending seventy-six dollars for the annual offering, from her mother and herself, an isolated sister writes from California:—
“This week of prayer has been a season of blessing and encouragement to my mother and myself, who are the only Sabbath-keepers in this vicinity. We are truly thankful for the goodness of God to us, and for the progress of the message. May it go to the ends of the earth speedily, and may none miss his reward from neglect to sound the alarm.
“I am especially interested in the cause of the poor little child widows of India, and long to see that land enlightened by the glorious gospel. My duty seems to be at home for the present, but my heart is in the work, and my means and talents are at the disposal of the Giver of all gifts.
“I believe we are truly entering the loud cry of the message, for the same spirit that emanates from each contribution to the readings has stirred my heart lately. I rejoice that the truth has gone so rapidly, and pray that we may all do our part faithfully, that the work may be finished, and the Lord come to gather in the sheaves. I hope that more than the eighty thousand dollars may be raised to forward the work.”
The Southern Training-School
By J. E. TENNEY
Those who are interested in the advancement of the cause of truth in the earth, and especially in the Southern States, will be glad to learn of the prosperity that is attending the Southern Training-school, located at Graysville, Tenn.
This school has for its special mission the training of young people for missionary work. Of course it is exclusively for white students, the school for colored workers being located at Huntsville, Ala. Upon these two schools rests a great responsibility, and well might those connected with them become discouraged were it not for the fact that the schools are of God’s planting, and he will certainly exercise for these institutions a fostering care.
The enrolment of the Southern Training-school is now about ninety, which is over thirty in excess of what it was one year ago. With many of the students this is the first year in the school, but no one can doubt that the providence of God has brought them here. It is quite remarkable that so many comparative strangers to the school should be brought together and all unite heartily in carrying out the principles of the school.
At the present writing many of our students are engaged in the sale of our literature in the vicinity of the school and neighboring villages.
The spiritual condition of the school is encouraging, and we look forward to the time when many of those who are now in training shall become active laborers for God and humanity.
A higher grade of literary work is being done the present year than ever before, and it is expected that a large class will complete the work of the school the present year.
J. E. TENNEY.
Fernando (Cal.) College
By H. E. Giddings
THIS school opened for its third year September 14, and has enrolled eighty-five students above the church-school work. The growth of the school, from thirty the first year, has been steady, and does not consist alone in numbers. The spiritual interest, intellectual advancement, and the order and decorum of the students, as well as their devotion to the message and their desire to help give it to the world, are all apparent. The Young People's Society has been doing good work. Twelve of our students have been baptized since school opened this year.
Of the class of five who were graduated last commencement, one was a music student, and four were church-school teachers. All four are engaged in teaching church-schools in this conference, and are giving good satisfaction.
The young men who are preparing for the ministry are growing more serious as the time approaches for them to assume the responsibility of the cause and work of God. They have already taken up some lines of work, that they may do all the good possible, and gain the experience that will better fit them for service.
The most important part of training for any work is the actual doing of the work itself. While preliminary training is needful, the practical should be begun as soon as possible; and the two, preparation and work, or training and practise, should go hand in hand throughout the entire life. We should all be learners and teachers as long as we live.
Our young teachers are required to teach under the supervision of an experienced teacher, and to study the subject of teaching while they teach. Why not employ the same method in training canvassers, Bible workers, ministers, and office help? This method has been in vogue for years in the training of doctors and nurses. “We learn by doing.”
We thank the Lord for his help thus far, and look to him for guidance to higher planes and more perfect methods, as well as for a clearer view of the great purpose for which our whole work has been set on foot.
Let us put on the whole armor, and quit ourselves like men, like men that wait for their Lord, and work while we wait, watch, and pray.
H. E. GIDDINGS.
Field Notes
FOUR members were added to the church at Jerome, Kan., the first Sabbath in the new year.
THE brethren of the Crafton and Alvord churches, Texas, have donated money for the purchase of a new tent, in which meetings will be held in the town of Bowie next spring.
AT the recent session of the Cumberland Conference at Graysville, Tenn., two new churches were admitted into the conference, and many additions were reported to the older churches.
BROTHER T. C. PARK, who has been working in Toledo, Ohio, with The Family Bible Teacher, reports that about eight hundred of the families visited completed the course of study given in the paper, and a number have accepted the truth.
IN a report of work done in Guthrie, O. T., Sister Sophia Parker states that thirteen accepted the Sabbath truth through her labors, two of whom, however, afterward gave it up because of opposition. A church of sixteen members was organized in Guthrie by Elder A. E. Field, December 31.
BROTHER J. G. HANNA, in a report from Nova Scotia, says: “The first Sabbath of the year was a precious season in the Halifax church. Every member, young and old, and some not yet united with us as members, yielded themselves to the Lord. It was a day to be remembered. A large amount of literature has been sold this winter by the church-members.”
BROTHER W. H. WHITE says, in a report to the Southwestern Union Record: “I am now at Hardesty [O. T.], where an interest is springing up. The interest springing up all over this county is due to the seed sowing by a consecrated brother in a border Kansas town. He has scattered literature all over southwestern Kansas, and Beaver County, Oklahoma, creating calls for the message everywhere. Can not every Seventh-day Adventist do a like work in every part of the field? How quickly our work would be finished!”
Christian Education
Conducted by the Department of Education of the General Conference.
I. A. HOOPES, Chairman;
FREDERICK GRIGGS, Secretary.
Parents, Educate Your Children
By F. G.
Who can realize the value of a human soul? An eternity of usefulness and happiness is before every individual who properly realizes the worth of his own soul; but the majority of the people of the world do not sense the value of the future. This is particularly true of children and young people. This world looks bright; but it is the work of Christian education to set before these young people the future in its true light, to cause them to realize their duty to God, to their fellow men, and to themselves. Those who receive this education are the ones whom God will use in service to himself and to their fellow men.
The carpenter must not only have a tool, but it must be a sharp tool, one with which he can do his work quickly and accurately. But the tools are not sharpened except by a grinding process. Neither are minds properly trained and educated for the work of life except through the means which God has provided. True parents desire to send forth their children into the world and its work with sharp, keen minds, and strong purposes for the right. Such children are an honor to their parents and a blessing to the world; and, indeed, they are an honor to God.
Every Christian parent should dedicate his child to God, as did Hannah of old. We are rapidly being whirled into the world's greatest crisis; it is the closing one, and we need the keenest minds and the strongest hearts to meet the issues that are upon us. Parents everywhere should now feel as never before the necessity of giving to their children a proper training for the hour. This may require self-sacrifice and denial, but the reward will be not only the useful, faithful service which the children render to God here, but the privilege of rendering him such service throughout all eternity.
F. G.
Current Mention
—A recent dispatch from Rome states that “uneasiness is felt here at the concentration of Austrian troops on the Italian frontier.”
—The government of Santo Domingo is unable to preserve order in the island, and United States marines have been sent there to take control of affairs and preserve the peace.
—President Roosevelt, in a speech to a committee of the Interchurch Conference on Marriage and Divorce, promised to give all possible aid to help curb the divorce evil, which he is quoted as saying outweighed all other questions in this country.
—There is excitement in South Africa over the reported discovery near Pretoria of the world’s biggest diamond, a white stone weighing over 3,000 karats, and far exceeding in size the famous Kohinoor. The new diamond has an estimated value of over $3,000,000.
—The lives of patrons of a cafe in Detroit, Mich., were discovered to be in great danger from the presence of arsenic in a can of baking-powder which was being used in the cooking. An analysis of the contents of the can by the city chemist disclosed enough arsenic in the can to kill a hundred people.
—The automobile speed record has now been increased to five miles in three minutes and seventeen seconds, this record having been recently made by an English automobilist in a ninety-horsepower machine at Ormond, Fla. Incidentally, it may be mentioned that the death record is also on the increase, one of the latest victims being Frank Croker, son of the late “boss” Croker of New York City.
—News that thousands of people in Turkey are threatened with death from starvation and lack of clothing comes from reports of missionaries in that country to the American Board of Foreign Missions. From Moush the statement is made that 7,500 persons are so destitute that it is hard to see how they can survive the winter; and from Van word is sent that many will soon die of hunger unless aid is sent. Business is at a standstill. At Moush typhoid fever is rampant.
—A new French ministry has been formed under the leadership of Premier Rouvier, which commands the confidence of the French Chamber, as was shown by a majority of three hundred when the question was put to a vote. The policy of the new ministry will be essentially the same as that of the Combes administration, the main features being an income tax, the separation of church and state, workingmen’s pensions, and a reduction of the term of military service. The first public declaration of the new ministry severely condemns the system of secret reports of the lives of army officers which brought about the downfall of the Combes cabinet.
—Premier Tisza, of Austria, has sustained a sweeping defeat at the recent elections in that country, and the Liberal party, of which he was the head, has met its first reverse since it came into power in 1867. The election returns show surprising gains for the Kossuthists, and it is believed that the result will probably exercise a far-reaching influence in European politics. The defeat of the Tisza element is construed as giving a serious impetus to the movement for the separation of Hungary from Austria.
—The inactivity of the two armies facing each other in winter quarters near Mukden has been broken by renewed fighting, which, according to reports received January 29, indicated the opening of another great battle. The Russian general was the aggressor, his attack at this time having probably been ordered by the government with the hope of bettering the situation at home by the news of a Russian victory. Each army is believed to number about 300,000 men, and each has over a thousand cannon.
—A press telegram from Portland, Ore., states that the Lewis and Clark exposition to be held in that city will be open Sundays, this decision having been reached by the fair directors. It is stated that “after an extended conference between the clergymen of the city and the exposition managers, it has been decided to allow visitors to attend the exposition on Sundays, and to keep the exhibits in full operation for the benefit of those who can not attend on weekdays. Out of consideration for those who favor a quiet Sunday, the ‘Trail’ amusements will be suppressed on Sunday.”
—The revolutionary movement in Russia appears to have spent its force, so far as outward demonstrations are concerned, quiet having been restored in St. Petersburg, Moscow, and other leading centers of the agitation. There was a clash at Riga between strikers and troops, January 26, and thirty of the former were killed or wounded. The revolutionary spirit has broken out in Russian Poland and in Finland, and in the former country hundreds of persons were cut down in the streets by Cossacks at Radom, at which place about two hundred strikers, and about fifty soldiers, were reported killed. Serious fighting has also occurred at Lodz, and many have been killed or wounded there. The strike is spreading at Moscow, and it is believed in many quarters that while there is quiet on the surface of the situation, there is an undercurrent of preparation for a more serious outbreak in the near future. The Russian novelist, Maxim Gorky, whose writings have greatly strengthened the revolutionary movement, has been placed under arrest, and an agitation for his release has begun in German literary circles, where apprehension is felt over his possible fate.
South Lancaster Academy
By Mrs. Sara J. Hall
We are glad to hear the good reports from our sister schools, and we rejoice in their progress. We are glad that we can send a good report from our academy at South Lancaster. This twenty-second year of our school has been, in many ways, unusually gratifying.
Having our school situated in one of the most picturesque towns of old New England, where a refined literary influence prevails, our opportunities for educational work are more than ordinary. We are trying to keep pace with these opportunities by making them serve the special needs of our work, and letting the characteristic features of our school become known in the community. Several not of our faith are in attendance this year, especially in the Commercial Department, where a good interest is shown by them.
We feel truly grateful for a large attendance, and thankful, indeed, for the excellent class of pupils that the Lord has sent to us, from which we hope to return to him many faithful workers for his vineyard.
Viewing the past from twenty years' experience as teacher in the academy, there has not been a time when the work has been more thorough and earnest. A truly working spirit has prevailed,—a willing, earnest spirit, full of purpose. We feel that there is an earnest seeking after the knowledge that passeth understanding and that perisheth not.
“To obey is better than sacrifice, the Lord hath said,” and as we have seen a goodly number of our young people go forward in baptism since the year began, we have felt this thought verified in our work; even from our Primary Department, there have several of our children been converted and baptized. We praise the Lord for victories, and thank him for the promise that he will give us our children, if we are faithful to train them for his service.
During part of the week of prayer our regular school duties were laid aside, and the time was given to the work of selling “Christ’s Object Lessons.” The majority of the teachers and pupils entered heartily into this work, with good results. Thus we have additional reason for praise and rejoicing.
MRS. SARA J. HALL.
The Oakwood Training-School
By F. R. ROGERS.
THE Oakwood Manual Training-school for colored youth opened Sept. 21, 1904. There were twenty-two students present, and these, with the teachers and a few friends, joined in appropriate songs of praise. After reading from the Scriptures, several prayers were offered for the success of the school. All seemed of good courage.
As nearly all the students of this school are too poor to pay cash, most of those who entered the regular school work had already worked long enough to have sufficient to their credit to enter. Only about half of those present were able to take up full school work, the others working during the day, and attending night classes.
All seem to appreciate very highly what has been done for the school by friends in the North to make the buildings more comfortable and homelike.
There are several earnest young people here whose object is to obtain a training that shall enable them to carry the truth to their race, and the Lord is blessing them in their preparation. As teachers, we are thankful to have a part in this work, and as students, to have this opportunity for preparing to do something for the Lord. We earnestly ask to be remembered in your prayers, that this, the only training-school of its kind in the world, may be just what God would have it be. The enrolment now is fifty-four.
F. R. ROGERS.
Obituaries
STEVENS.—Died in Irvington, N. J., Jan. 14, 1905, of diphtheria, Paul, the youngest son of Elder and Mrs. J. C. Stevens, aged 2 years, 8 months, and 9 days. We laid him to rest with the blessed hope of meeting him at the second coming of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ. J. E. JAYNE.
ROLP.—Died at the home of her sister, in Eugene, Ore., Jan. 4, 1905, of quick consumption, Mrs. Mary Rolf. She had been a faithful Christian since she was nine years old, and a member of the Seventh-day Adventist Church for many years. She rests in hope of a glorious resurrection. MRS. LIBBIE PALMER.
RITCHIE.—Died at Charleston, Ill., Jan. 3, 1905, Clarence Paul Ritchie, son of H. P. and S. A. Ritchie, aged 20 years, 2 months, and 3 days. No murmur or complaint escaped his lips during his long illness. His faith was strong in the Lord, and the third angel’s message was very dear to him. Funeral service was conducted by F. W. Wheeler. *
ANDRUS.—Died at Amery, Wis., Sept. 17, 1904, of lung trouble, our aged brother, Flor. Andrus. His life was that of a loving Christian, and its end was peaceful. A wife, one son, two daughters, and other relatives and friends are left to mourn. The remains were taken to Chetek, Wis., his former home, and after a short service were laid to rest in Sumner, Wis. J. B. SCOTT.
PRESCOTT.—Died at Muskegon, Mich., Jan. 10, 1905, of pneumonia, Charles Arthur Prescott, aged 44 years, 6 months, and 17 days. He accepted present truth over nine years ago, and has ever been faithful in proclaiming the last warning message. Recently he has been engaged in Bible and city missionary work. He leaves to mourn their loss a wife, one daughter, two sisters, and two brothers. CARRIE KINGSTON.
WAGNER.—Mrs. Mary (Waldschmitt) Wagner was born in Bavaria, Germany, Oct. 29, 1834; and died in Hildebran, N. C., Dec. 8, 1904, aged 70 years, 1 month, and 10 days. Sister Wagner accepted the truths of the message about eight years ago. One daughter and many friends look forward to the resurrection with fond hopes of the glad reunion. Funeral service was held by the writer. ALBERT CAREY.
JOHNSON.—Died at Menlo, Iowa, Jan. 3, 1905, of consumption, Mary N. Johnson, aged about 35 years. Sister Johnson had been a faithful Christian for over twenty years. She leaves a husband, three sons, father, mother, and one brother to mourn their loss. Words of comfort were spoken by the writer from John 11:25 and Col. 3:3, 4, after which the remains were taken to Jacksonville, Shelby County, to rest till Jesus comes. J. W. BEACH.
PARKS.—Died at Elgin, Ore., Jan. 10, 1905, of diphtheria, Alice Evelyn, only child of Mr. and Mrs. L. Parks, aged 2 years, 5 months, and 11 days. The parents hope to meet her in the resurrection. Owing to quarantine, services could be held only at the grave. A few words of comfort were read by the writer from John 14 and I Thessalonians 4, and prayer was offered by Elder Mayfield (Baptist.) S. H. CARNAHAN.
BENEDICT.—Died at her home in Stromsburg, Neb., Jan. 6, 1905, after a long illness, Elizabeth Benedict, nee Harkin, aged 73 years, 9 months, and 18 days. Sister Benedict was converted in 1863, and united with the Christian Church. In 1877 she united with the Seventh-day Adventists, and remained faithful to the end. A husband, three daughters, and one son are left to mourn their loss. The funeral was conducted by the writer in the Eden Baptist church, at Stromsburg. ALBERT ANDERSON.
FARLEIGH.—Died in Kansas City, Kan., Jan. 2, 1905, of tuberculosis, Sister Eva May Farleigh, aged 30 years and 26 days. At the age of twelve she was converted, and united with the Baptist Church. In 1901 she received present truth, and united with the Kansas City (Kan.) church. She was faithful to the cause, and her last words were full of faith and trust in the promises of God. She leaves a husband and a daughter to mourn their loss. The funeral service was conducted by the writer assisted by Elder Pittman (Baptist). J. W. NORWOOD.
WOODWARD.—Died at Linton, Ind., Dec. 23, 1904, Calpurnia Woodward, aged 57 years, 2 months, and 23 days. At an early age Sister Woodward was converted, and united with the Christian Church. More than ten years ago she accepted the Adventist faith. Since then she has been a diligent Bible student and self-sacrificing Christian. She retired at the beginning of the Sabbath, and was soon wrapped in peaceful sleep, from which she never awoke. She leaves a companion, one son, and one daughter to mourn their loss. Words of comfort were spoken from Rev. 14:13, by the writer. H. M. KELLEY.
BAKER.—Died at his home near Pleasanton, Kan., Dec. 23, 1904, of rheumatism, Brother Orvil Philip Baker, aged 77 years, 4 months, and 22 days. At an early age he gave his heart to God, and united with the Christian Church. Twenty-nine years ago he received the truth of the soon-coming Saviour, and united with the Seventh-day Adventist Church. He was faithful to the cause, and died with a bright hope of a part in the first resurrection. He leaves a wife and eight children, besides other relatives, to mourn their loss. The funeral service was conducted by the writer. J. W. NORWOOD.
TAYLOR.—Died at South Bolton, Quebec, Dec. 18, 1904, of carcinoma of the stomach, Mrs. Caroline Eveline Taylor, nee Britton. The deceased was born in Devonshire, England, Jan. 31, 1873, and accepted the third angel’s message in September, 1898. For about two years she faithfully labored in circulating our literature in her native land. Soon after her marriage she came to Quebec, hoping to assist in the canvassing work in this province, but her health soon failed. She fell asleep with a bright hope of a part in the first resurrection. Funeral service was conducted by the writer, assisted by Elder S. A. Farnsworth. H. E. RICKARD.
HURLOCK.—Died at Church Hill, Md., Dec. 29, 1904, of softening of the brain and general debility, Wm. Hurlock, aged 77 years. From his early days he was a member of the Methodist Church, but when present truth was presented in Church Hill by Elders S. B. Horton and H. E. Robinson, he gladly accepted it. From this time his interests were with the people who were proclaiming the third angel’s message, and his money was used freely to assist in the most needy fields. His closing conscious moments revealed his strong hope of eternal life. Words of comfort were spoken by the writer, from 2 Sam. 14:14. The Methodist minister of the place assisted in the service. O. O. FARNSWORTH.
Publications Wanted
THE following persons desire, late, clean copies of our publications, post-paid:—
Susan S. Ward, Claremore, I. T., periodicals and tracts.
Mrs. James F. Woods, Warsaw, Ind., Life Boat (old copies or new ones).
Jennie Spangenberg, 1219 Division St., Scranton, Pa., has all the papers she can use at present.
J. W. Buckland, Box 218, Great Bend, Kan., REVIEW, Signs, Instructor, Little Friend, Life Boat, and tracts.
Mrs. Thos. E. Williams, 48 156th St., Harvey, Ill., REVIEW, Signs, Watchman, Instructor, Little Friend, etc.
Esther Levy, Beacon Light Bldg., 535 West 110th St., New York, N. Y., Signs, REVIEW, Southern Watchman, Life Boat, health periodicals, Instructor, Little Friend, Hausfreund, also German, French, Swedish, and Italian tracts on the Sabbath, second coming of Christ, and sleep of the dead.
NOTICES AND APPOINTMENTS
By Andrew Mead
Warning!
A WOMAN claiming to be a Seventh-day Adventist is traveling among our churches in Minnesota, obtaining money from our sisters. She tells them that her husband is sick, and she wishes to go to him. At one church she will say he is in Duluth, at another that he is in Chicago. She gave her name as Watson here in St. Paul. Beware of this fraud.
ANDREW MEAD.
South Lancaster Academy Corporation
By Hampton W. Cottrell; William A. Wilcox; Albert E. Place; John W. Watt; Preston F. Bicknell; Charles H. Edwards; George E. Langdon; J. Edward Jayne
NOTICE is hereby given that the twenty-second annual session of the South Lancaster Academy Corporation will be held at the Seventh-day Adventist church at South Lancaster, Mass., beginning Wednesday, March 15, 1905, at 10 A. M., for the purpose of electing officers and a board of trustees for the ensuing year, and for the transaction of such other business as may properly come before the meeting.
It will be remembered that a recess was taken, at the last annual meeting of the corporation, until Oct. 1, 1904, for the purpose of securing the transfer of stock, looking toward the closing out of the stock corporation and the organization and incorporation of a new educational corporation to carry on the educational work of the Atlantic Union Conference; and that a further recess was taken for the same purpose from Oct. 11, 1904, until March 14, 1905.
[Signed] Hampton W. Cottrell,
William A. Wilcox,
Albert E. Place,
John W. Watt,
Preston F. Bicknell,
Charles H. Edwards,
George E. Langdon,
J. Edward Jayne,
Edward J. Dryer,
William J. Fitzgerald,
Sands H. Lane,
Orville O. Farnsworth,
Trustees.
Business Notices
WANTED.—Five strong young ladies, with good Christian experience, to wait table. Address Hygienic Dining Room, 1209 G St., N. W., Washington, D. C.
FOR SALE OR EXCHANGE.—House of 8 rooms. 3¾ A., in Graysville, Tenn.; plenty of fruit and berries; near S. D. A. church, school, and sanitarium. Address A. E. Ride-out.
We wish to place our Rapid Steam Cooker in every State and county where it is not introduced, and upon receipt of 2-cent stamp we will mail you circular, with liberal discount. Remember our cooker is rust proof. Address Rapid Steam Cooker Co., Laura, Ohio.
FOR SALE.—Twenty acres, 1¼ mi. from Seymour, Mo., thriving R. R. town. Six acres in full-bearing apple orchard. Small house, barn, and farming tools. Exceptionally pleasant and healthful climate. Good water supply. Price, $900, cash. Address Martha A. Brown, Seymour, Mo.
Catholic Testimony on the Sabbath
We have felt sure that the Roman Catholics were taking note of the agitation upon the Sabbath question here in Washington. They know the origin of Sunday-keeping, and do not hesitate to tell the truth about the matter. The following paragraph appeared (January 21) in the Catholic Mirror of Baltimore, credited to the New York Freeman's Journal, also a Catholic paper:—
The Seventh-day Adventists of Washington have addressed an open letter to the Protestant clergy, appealing to them to follow the Scripture injunction to keep holy the Sabbath day (Saturday) instead of keeping Sunday. This puts the evangelical folks into an embarrassing position. They must acknowledge that there is no command in the Scriptures to keep the Sunday, while there is a clear, emphatic command to keep Saturday holy, and no Scripture evidence that this command was ever repealed or annulled.
Missionary Offerings and the Review
It is too early yet for the mission treasury to form any estimate as to the annual offering. One thing is certain, the missionary interest is leading many workers to volunteer for needy fields. All aggressive moves, however, are being deferred, save as special funds come in to help. There is great need of remembering the weekly offering regularly and liberally through the year. A steady stream of offerings through the year would make it possible to do aggressive work in many fields.
According to the report in the West Michigan Herald there are now forty-five churches and companies in that conference where the REVIEW visits every family. The resolution passed at the General Conference Committee council, at College View, Neb., that an effort be made to place the REVIEW in every family of Sabbath-keepers has not been a dead letter in the West Michigan Conference.
February Life and Health Notice
By Editor
ON the second page will be found a statement concerning the February number of Life and Health which we hope will be read by all.
J. H. Krum Returns from Palestine
ELDER J. H. KRUM, for several years a missionary in Palestine, spent last Sabbath and Sunday in Washington. Brother Krum was compelled to leave Palestine on account of ill health.
Physicians Volunteer for Mission Work
AMONG volunteers for self-supporting mission work, five physicians have recently written the General Conference, aiming at the following fields: Spanish Honduras, Philippine Islands, Cuba, Porto Rico, and Spain.
Armenian Workers Imprisoned in Turkey
WE learn that our three Armenian workers imprisoned in Turkey are well treated, and allowed to be together. Their prison is an old monastery. No decision has been reached by the authorities in their cases.
Orders for the Open Letter
By Editor
THERE has been a good response to the announcement that the “Open Letter” to the ministers of Washington had been printed as an eight-page tract, and orders for over one hundred thousand have already been received. This is a good beginning, but it is only a beginning. Have you sent in your order yet?
The Open Letter Reprinted
By Editor
WE have received a copy of the Daily Register of Marietta, Ohio, in which our “Open Letter” to the ministers of Washington is reprinted entire. We have also learned that it was reprinted in the Montgomery Advertiser, a leading paper in Alabama. We shall never know how many people have had their attention called to the Sabbath truth through this letter.
General Conference Committee Council
THE following non-resident members of the General Conference Committee were in Washington last week to attend the council: Elder R. A. Underwood, president of the Northern Union Conference; Elder E. T. Russell, president of the Central Union Conference; Elder N. P. Nelson, president of the Southwestern Union Conference; Elder H. W. Cottrell, president of the Atlantic Union Conference; and Prof. Frederick Griggs, secretary of the Department of Education. Some of these brethren remained in the city over the Sabbath.