THE first annual meeting of the Irish Mission field convened in Belfast, March 25, nightly meetings having been held for two weeks, to prepare the way for the work before the annual gathering. While most of those in attendance were from the vicinity of Belfast, some were present from Banbridge, and other places having small companies of Sabbath-keepers.
At present Ireland has about one hundred and twenty-five believers in the message. This is almost wholly the result of faithful labor put forth by Elder Wm. Hutchinson and his wife during the last seven years. The labors of these persons have been constant and earnest, and God has greatly blessed their efforts. The number of Sabbath-keepers may not seem large to American readers of this report, but the results are good for this very conservative country.
Elder O. A. Olsen arrived in Belfast the day that the business of the annual meeting began. Other laborers present from abroad were Elder J. H. Watson, lately from Battle Creek, Mich., who, with his family, was en route to Central Africa; Elder E. E. Andross, president of the North England Conference, and the writer. The business of the session passed off very harmoniously, and we believe satisfactorily to all concerned. The newly elected executive mission board consists of Wm. Hutchinson, chairman, with Samuel Joyce, Wm. Shaw, Dr. J. J. Bell, and Alfred McCreary as associates. Mrs. L. McCulla was chosen as secretary and treasurer, and Mrs. E. J. Hutchinson as missionary and Sabbath-school secretary.
With these earnest souls holding the responsible places given them by the voice of the Irish people, I see no reason why we may not expect large returns for the labor of the coming season. Besides these to direct, every believer in the mission seems ready to do all in his power to sustain and uphold the work. Credentials were renewed to Wm. Hutchinson, and ministerial licenses voted to Samuel Joyce and John McAvoy. Missionary licenses are given to Mrs. E. J. Hutchinson, Lizzie McCulla, and Jennie McClelland.
The finances of the mission are in good condition. Its report showed the past year's receipts to be £140 4s. 1d. (a little less than $700); from church tithes, £181 13s. 6d. (about $900); from donations and workers' sales £25 7s. 2d. (over $120), making a sum total of £347 5s. 7d., or $1,690.03. After paying all dues, the mission had to its credit $54.43, with which to begin the new year's work. Although this is a seemingly small balance, it is infinitely better than a deficit.
One of the most interesting features of the meeting was the report of the19workings of the Belfast Sanitarium, by Dr. J. J. Bell, its managing physician. Although having had only about three months of actual work, the report showed the surprising number of 771 treatments given. Of these 102 were charity treatments, and 264 brought in but partial payments. Yet notwithstanding that over five hundred dollars' worth of charitable work had been done in that time, the institution reported a balance in its favor of $327.02. Another small balance, it is true, but one comforting thought is that it stands on the right side of the ledger. Then, too, this was in the beginning of the work, when the institution was being fitted up, and the first patronage secured. With the same careful management continued, there is no reason why this institution may not permanently prosper.
I think I never attended a general meeting which seemed more satisfactory than the one just closed in Ireland. I have not the statistics of the canvassing work for that field, but from the verbal reports at the meeting, I conclude that it is prospering finely. It is designed to have two companies in the field the coming summer for evangelical effort. I believe that the work in Ireland will prosper from this time onward. God grant that it may.
J. O. CORLISS.
The Rhineland Conference
By Guy Dail
RHINELAND! What traveler has not heard of this, the richest and most populous province of the German empire, with its beautiful rivers and valleys, its hamlets and villages nestling here and there among the hills, its manufacturing cities of Essen, Elberfeld, Barmen, and Solingen, and Düsseldorf, its Bonn University, its Johannesberger, Hocheimer, or Steinberger wines, its Cologne waters and cathedral? and what schoolboy is unacquainted with the river from which this section of Germany takes its name—the world-renowned Rhine? Although this province is only one sixth as large as the State of Florida, yet it contains more than thirteen times as many people as does that State, according to the census of 1900.
It was that they might consider the advisability of organizing a new conference in that province, that about one hundred and twenty delegates from Rhineland met in Essen, January 22-27. Brethren Conradi, Erz enberger, Pieper, and Boettcher, of the German Union Committee, were also present, and gave much valued counsel and assistance. No business session was held until after the spiritual refreshing granted the brethren and sisters on the Sabbath, and then, with Elder Conradi in the chair, the work of organization was begun.
A committee of nineteen members was chosen, the duties of which should be the same as have fallen to similar committees in the other meetings of the season.
These resolutions may be of general interest:—
Whereas, God has so richly blessed us in Rhineland, that it is possible for us to form an independent conference, therefore,—
1. Resolved, That we hereby express to him our sincerest thanks, and reconsecrate ourselves more fully to his service in the future.
2. Resolved, That the name of this society shall be The Rhenish Conference of Seventh-day Adventists; its territory, the Rhine Province; and its constitution shall be molded after the other conferences in the German Union, to which we wish to belong.
Whereas, We, as a part of the West German Conference, have heretofore paid a second tithe to the union, therefore,—
3. Resolved, That we, as an independent conference, do the same.
Whereas, The Lord has prepared the way for the opening of the East African Mission, therefore,—
4. We recommend, That our First-day offerings be dedicated to this purpose, and that we increase these offerings to the extent of our ability, as has been voted by the other fields in the German Union.
Whereas, The proceeds of the sale of “Christ’s Object Lessons” are greatly needed for the upbuilding of our mission school, therefore,—
5. Resolved, That we put forth our utmost effort to circulate this book, and raise our part of the material fund.
Whereas, The Lord has said, “Ye have the poor always with you,” therefore,—
6. We recommend, That a general poor fund be established, and that it may have a permanent income, we would suggest that each local church send a tithe of its poor fund to the manager of the Conference Poor Fund.
The following officers were chosen: President, G. W. Schubert; Secretary, J. Wolfgarten; Treasurer, B. Severin; Missionary and Sabbath-school Secretary, K. Laubhan; Canvassing Agent, W. Varlemann. Conference Committee: G. W. Schubert, A. Dörner, G. Heil, C. Kuller, W. Varlemann.
One ordained minister, two licentiates, and two Bible workers are employed in this newly organized conference, also twenty-four canvassers are laboring here. We have reason to hope for a bright future for the work, and we wish our brethren in all parts of the great harvest field to pray for the success of this the sixth conference in the German Union.
GUY DAIL.
South Africa
By Cora Blodgett
UITENHAGE.—God has certainly been very near to me since I left home last September. I arrived in Cape Town Dec. 2, 1902. Here I remained until January 12, when, in company with about forty-five of our brethren and sisters, I started for Uitenhage, where the annual camp-meeting was to be held. While in Cape Town I had the privilege of attending the teachers’ summer school. Here many phases of the work were discussed, and many principles of Christian education were being acted upon. I was made glad to find dear brethren and sisters at this place. When we become one in Christ, we seem to have a common feeling of brotherly love, which can come from no other source. While attending this school and assisting in the work here, I could not but be thankful for the light God had shown me during the summer school at Berrien Springs. Here we find many who are glad to know more of the real meaning of Christian education, and how it differs from other teaching. Every forenoon Mrs. Hayton and I conducted a model school, which all the teachers attended. In the afternoon Brother Reaser conducted a Bible study, and we also enjoyed a Testimony study, given by Brethren Hayton and Haupt. God blessed in these seasons, and all expressed themselves as thankful for the privilege of attending.
Arriving at Uitenhage, we found a small white city of tents. God greatly blessed in presenting the truth, and many were led to seek the Saviour, and we were glad to know that he was found of them. How cheering to have a part in this great work! I pray God continually for a fully consecrated life, one that the Saviour of mankind can work through to the saving of souls.
As we neared the close of our meeting, word came to me that my field of labor was changed, and I was invited to remain in Uitenhage. This was a great disappointment to me; for I had all plans ready for my work in Natal. But I wished to be where the Lord would have me, and it seemed that I should remain here. Now I can see that all this was the hand of God. I am enjoying my work very much. There is a great deal to do here. Elder Edmed, whom the Lord used to point this people to Christ, now leaves us for Natal. As no one has been appointed to take his place, the work of the school and church rests largely on me. There is need of more workers.
The spirit of consecration seems to have taken deeper hold of our little companies dotted about here and there in South Africa, and we are expecting great returns from this year’s work. Every indication is that the work is onward—and it must be, for the Lord to come in this generation.
CORA BLODGETT.
JAMES A. MORROW
By James A. Morrow
Bermuda
HAMILTON.—When I came here, I found that the brethren had a hall; and although it is situated in a place where we could not reasonably expect an attendance, I gave my consent to continue the rent of this hall, and promised to hold meetings in it, as I was told that this was the only hall that could be obtained. Most of the people living near are not of the “common people” who heard the Master gladly. Notwithstanding this, there has been some interest on the part of a very few; and on account of these few, we have labored on in hope. I still believe that we shall see some of these decide to obey all the commandments of God.
Aside from my work in the hall, I have been visiting the people from house to house on the north side of the island near Brother Enoch’s home, where I have been stopping. This part of the island is thickly populated. The people belong to the laboring class. If I had a tent, I think I could pitch it in some spot where, within a radius of one half or three fourths of a mile, there would be eight or ten times as many people as there are within the same radius of the hall. I have had many excellent spiritual visits with the people, and quite a few seem to be inquiring concerning the truth. One week ago to-day, while I was canvassing a lady, she asked me of what church I was a member. Upon being told, she asked, “What is that?” I explained briefly, and went on with my canvass. As I was leaving, she said, “But I want to ask you something more about the gospel.” I continued the conversation, and learned that for some time she had not attended any place of20worship, because she hardly knew where to go. She had been praying to God to send her the true light. With tears in her eyes, she said she believed that God had sent me.
In canvassing for “Christ’s Object Lessons,” I have a good opportunity to get acquainted with the people. In the last forty-five days I have taken sixty orders, twenty-five of which are delivered. I have one thousand late tracts. I propose now to go over the same ground with tracts, as I have met many people who seem to be ready for this message. Our courage in God is good, and I never felt his presence with me more than at this time. I would ask a continued interest in your prayers.
JAMES A. MORROW
J. L. SHAW
By J. L. Shaw
India
RECENTLY seven souls were baptized at Calcutta and united with the church. Several others are contemplating baptism. A letter from Brother Meyers, of Burma, tells of the baptism of three persons at Thayetmayo, Burma. He also sends with it the first statement of tithe paid by brethren in Burma. Our literature is arousing people in all parts of the empire. These people need more light and instruction, that they may know the message for this time. There is to be a great harvest of souls in this land. Consecrated reapers will meet with a joyful ingathering as they patiently sow the seeds of truth among these millions. Men and means are needed to herald the triumphs of the cross to every part of this benighted land. Now is the time to push onward the work in India. Western ideas are breaking down the prejudice and customs of past generations, and a willingness to accept something better is coming in. The devil is making use of this to flood the land with infidelic literature from the West. Seeing that the religion of their forefathers is false, many Indians are seeking for truth, but alas! the enemy is in the forefront; he is bewitching minds with infidelic ideas and “isms” of every sort to turn them from God. He knows how to captivate the philosophic mind of the Hindu.
They are looking toward the nations of the West, many of them longing for something better than what they have, but a foul cloud is settling down upon them. The curses of Europe and America are rapidly gaining a foothold in this country. America has captured the tobacco market in India, and cigarettes are being poured into the country at so small a cost that the poorest are able to buy them. Far and wide this evil is going, and slaves to the cigarette habit can be counted by the million. Children in the streets are being captivated by cheap, poisonous cigarettes doled out to them at two pice (a cent) per packet of ten.
India is also being brought under the habit of tea drinking, which is a thing Indians of previous generations did not touch. To help the tea raisers of the Himalayas, the government of India is encouraging people all over the empire to drink tea, and is furnishing it to them so cheaply that all can buy, knowing full well that when once an appetite is gained, there will be an outlet for the product of tea growers.
To lift our voice against all this evil is our duty. To show the people the evil and point them to the good is the work before us. There is something far better than all this. But how shall benighted Indians know this unless those to whom the gospel of health and salvation has been committed give that gospel to them? If every man who has this trust will be loyal to the Giver, and pass the good news on, it will not take long to reveal the truth in every language and among all people. May that time come soon, and the Orient with its accumulated evil of past ages be set ablaze with the message of salvation.
J. L. SHAW
Field Notes
NEAR Warroad, Minn., three persons have accepted the truth as a result of meetings held in a country schoolhouse by Brethren Amos Ritchie and Geo. L. Budd.
BROTHER ANDREW BROKSEN reports three new Sabbath-keepers at Smith, Nev., as a result of his recent labors there. Sabbath-school and preaching services are held regularly.
A CANVASSER'S institute is to be held at Graysville, Tenn., beginning May 12 or 13, and continuing four weeks. Tuition is free, and a general invitation is extended to those in that part of the field.
Two persons have accepted the Sabbath truth at Pomona, Kan., under the labors of Elder E. A. Merrell. A company of sixteen now exists at this place. They are desirous of church organization.
BROTHER N. T. SUTTON reports two new additions to the Burlington, Kan., church, and two others at that place who have made a start in the service of God. Five have taken a stand for the truth at Pontiac and Rosalia, Kan., as a result of meetings held by Brethren Sutton and Thorn.
British Honduras
By H. C. Goodrich
BELIZE.—I have just returned from my trip to the Bay Islands. At Utilla I baptized three girls from Brother Corwin's school, and left three others who I hope will soon be ready. An interest has been aroused there, through work done by Brother Geo. F. Haylock and two young men from Brother Evans's school at Bonacca. They gave talks on education and health reform, and had Bible readings from house to house. Brother Corwin is following this up with Bible talks Sunday and Wednesday evenings, which have been well attended.
The work in Ruatan seems prosperous, with many openings for labor. Brother Mahlon Wood, of Half Moon Bay, has begun to give his whole time to the canvassing work in the Bay Islands. Captain Schlieff, an old sea captain and now a sail-maker, living at Oak Ridge, by Ruatan, has felt for the last year a deep interest in his neighbors, and has ordered a club of ten copies of the Signs and ten of Good Health and a quantity of books, and will go to work. At Coxen Hole also there is some interest to hear.
I am rejoicing in the hope of soon having Dr. Hetherington among us. With his help we shall be able to lay plans for advancing the medical missionary work.
I expect soon to go up the river to hold some meetings with a young minister, who has decided to keep the Sabbath, and is meeting with much opposition. Another man and his grown-up daughter kept last Sabbath for the first. I thank God for all the power he is able to exercise through such broken vessels as we are. Soon we shall see him face to face, praise his name! H. C. GOODRICH.
Argentina
By N. Z. Town
BUENOS AYRES.—Since my previous report, I have been out in the field, starting some of our canvassers. We assisted them in getting rigs with which to work, and they are now doing well. We have six regular canvassers at work, with a prospect of two or three more soon. I just received a report from one young man who has been working in Uruguay, with small books principally. In sixteen days he sold sixty-six books, value forty-two dollars gold. He sold and delivered as he went along. We find this the best plan among the Catholics, and especially in the camp where the colonists live long distances apart. This is not, of course, very big work, but for a beginner among Catholic Spanish colonists, many of whom will have to burn the books as soon as the cura (priest) learns of it, we think it not so bad.
We are anxiously waiting to see what further word we shall get in regard to the teacher for our school; hope he is on the way.
While on my last trip, I baptized four in one place. Two others will be baptized at the meeting in Entre Rios, if the Lord will. N. Z. TOWN.
Sabbath-Keeping in Jamaica
By F. Hall; Mrs. F. Hall
Jamaica
SPRING FIELD, PARISH OF ST. CATHERINE.—When we came to this place, we found two baptized Sabbath-keepers, and five others keeping the Sabbath. Eight have since accepted the truth, and March 22 Elder W. J. Tanner baptized eleven, making a total of thirteen who have fully taken their stand on the Lord's side, besides three others in connection with the Sabbath-school.
We used to hold meetings in the same district where we live; but now we are doing so in another place about two miles away, where a good interest is aroused. Last Sunday evening there were about one hundred persons present at our meeting. We worship in a booth, made from cocoanut boughs, but are planning to procure materials for the erection of a chapel.
Pray for the advancement of the cause of present truth here, that God's own may be brought out to prepare the way for the soon coming of the dear Lord.
F. HALL,
MRS. F. HALL.
May Study of the Field
1. WHAT can you say of the dialects of China? Mention some of the opportunities in that field at the present time.
2. What encouraging report comes from “the land of the Inquisition”?
3. What is the condition of the work in Rhodesia? What appeal comes from that field?
4. What progress is reported in Fiji during the past year?
5. What can you say of the early history of Iceland? Of the products of Brazil?
6. What can you say of the openings in Mexico?
7. How many fields report this month? What appeals come from these fields? What can we do to supply them?
“Like the Leaves of Autumn”
By M. Eugenie McKee
For a long time past I have thought about the statement that “our tracts should be scattered like the leaves of autumn.” I wondered how this could be done. But with God “nothing is impossible;” and on the strength of this statement I fell to musing, as I sat where leaves from the trees were being hurled hither and thither by the wind. Some were piled by the garden fence, some heaped up in the corners; there were leaves among the vines, by the doorways, and under the porch; some found lodgment in the rafters, one was clinging to a spider’s web over the porch, and one or two in a deserted bird’s nest; some were found in an old shoe in a pile of rubbish; and as I swept this morning, I remembered some had hidden behind the half door.
Now, I thought, it is all plain to me how our tracts can be scattered like the leaves of autumn, and I thank God that a movement is being made to accomplish this work. We who are interested may be used as God’s agents, like the wind, to place these silent messengers of truth in the most obscure places as well as in the public places, where they will be received and read by the sincere and honest searcher after truth.
Dear friends, it is a blessed privilege to be co-workers with “the angels, who are sent to minister for those who shall be heirs of salvation.” As I go out, I realize that it is an important work, and divine guidance is necessary to success. We will not scatter our precious reading-matter to the winds, and then watch it blow away, as the leaves are tossed to and fro; but the Holy Spirit will impress us when, and how, and where to dispose of the tracts; our prayers will go with every one, and God will take care of the result.
The tracts will find lodgment in palaces and in huts, in stately dwellings and in humble cottages. They will bring God’s truth for these last days to every soul who reads them, and be to them a savor of life or death. Solemn thought! Destruction is coming upon the scoffers and the sinners, the world is to be warned, and Christ’s words be fulfilled — one to be taken, another left. Let us hasten, do our work faithfully, and share in the reward.—M. Eugenie McKee, in Southern Watchman.
Traveling Libraries
THE Battle Creek Tract Society has inaugurated systematic traveling libraries, and this plan bids fair to be one that will accomplish much good in the dissemination of the truth for this time.
A collection of our principal books, together with tracts, pamphlets, and periodicals, sufficient to cover the cardinal principles of the message, is sent to a locality where suitable arrangements can be made for their careful, systematic distribution. These are to be loaned to the people until the community has been thoroughly worked. Then they are shipped to another place, where they are put into circulation again, and so continued from place to place.
As books are lost or worn out, new copies are supplied, or the old ones repaired. Those directing these free traveling libraries often make sales of books, and take subscriptions for our papers. All money thus received is used in the purchase of new publications for other libraries of the same nature. All interested readers are placed in touch with the general secretary by personal correspondence, and their cases followed up by different members of the society. By a little effort many of our church tract societies could establish at least one of these libraries, and accomplish much good in many localities.
Service
THE sweetest lives are those to duty wed,
Whose deeds, both great and small,
Are close-knit strands of an unbroken thread,
Where love ennobleth all.
The world may sound no trumpets, ring no bells;
The Book of Life the shining record tells.
— Mrs. Browning.
Current Mention
— Andrew Carnegie, the millionaire, has given $1,500,000 for the purpose of erecting a “temple of peace” at The Hague.
— The revolutionists in San Domingo have overcome the opposition of the government forces, and it is announced that order will be restored and a new government formed by a “patriotic committee.”
— A Valparaiso, Chile, dispatch announces the destruction of the town of Pisagua, in Tarapoca Province, by fire. Two thousand people are homeless, and are encamped on the foothills in the vicinity.
— Several fierce engagements have been fought in Somaliland between British native troops and the forces of the “Mad Mullah,” in which the latter has sustained heavy losses, but has succeeded to a degree in impairing British prestige in that region.
— Dr. William T. Councilman, of the medical department of Harvard University, has announced that after much research he has discovered the germ which is the cause of smallpox. This discovery will, it is stated, make it possible to diagnose the disease at a much earlier stage than physicians have been able to do heretofore.
— An Omaha dispatch states that an order has been issued by labor union leaders in that city directing union members belonging to the State militia to resign from the latter immediately, and the order has been generally obeyed. This action is in preparation for a general strike and lockout, which was expected to occur in Omaha about May 1.
— The situation in the far East, where the interests of Russia, Japan, and China, and more or less those of Great Britain and the United States, center upon the question of the Russian occupation of Manchuria, is again becoming serious. China has refused Russia’s demands regarding Manchuria, in which refusal she is strongly supported by the United States. It is anticipated that Russia will retain Manchuria in defiance of the protests of the opposing powers.
— A mining town at the foot of Turtle Mountain, in Southwestern Alberta, British Columbia, was suddenly in part overwhelmed by an eruption which split the summit into pieces, April 29, one hundred and twelve of the inhabitants being killed. “Without an instant of warning,” says the account, the mountain “was split asunder by an eruption at ten minutes past four o’clock this morning, and a minute later the little mining town of Frank, situated at its base, was overwhelmed with millions of tons of rock. The inhabitants, aroused in alarm from their slumbers by the tremendously loud reverberations of the heaving mountain, were in many cases killed by the falling stones, which crushed in their houses and killed them in their beds.” A river which ran through the town was dammed up by the fallen section of the mountain, and should this dam give way, nothing apparently can prevent a disastrous flood.
Silent Messengers
By Editor
Our Books, Tracts, and Periodicals
E. R. PALMER . . . Editor
Spring Circulation of Gospel Tracts
By Editor
FROM March 22 to April 24 the Review and Herald Publishing Co. sent out 50,000 of the five new tracts issued in the Words of Truth Series, besides a large number of the same tracts issued in the Bible Students' Library. The average monthly sales of these tracts by the Pacific Press is about the same amount as sold by the Review and Herald during the month of April, so the monthly output of these five tracts at the present time is about 100,000, or 1,600,000 pages. This is no small work, and we hope our people will continue to circulate these tracts during the spring and summer months.
At this time of the year, when all nature is making a supreme effort to proclaim anew the love of God, in the clothing of the earth with Edenic emblems, and is thereby bringing the hearts of men more in communion with the divine Spirit, our tracts and books containing the message of the soon-coming kingdom and the full restoration from sin, should be circulated with more spirit and energy than at any other time. At this time the hearts of the people are more susceptible to truth than at any other time of the year. It is God's especial time of appeal to all creation; and his people should discern his appointed seasons, and go forth with his message with an inspiration of new life, while all nature co-operates with them in turning men's hearts to God.
EVERY lover of Jesus should plan some definite work to be systematically done for him during the spring months. The lay members of our churches should procure a supply of tracts, and as frequently as possible set aside a day for distributing them. The knowledge of having several hundred people reading of the promises of Jesus' coming will fill the heart of the worker with the love of Christ, and the blessing of heaven upon him for his unselfish service will inspire his life to the extent that his own affairs will be more prosperous than they would have been had he worked unceasingly for himself. The Lord is not a hard master. He pays well, even in this life, for every hour of unselfish labor; and in the life to come it will not be possible for the mind of man to estimate the value of his wage.
Virginia, Take Notice!
By R. D. Hottel
The Virginia Conference Executive Committee will meet at New Market, Va., May 15-20, 1903, to transact such business as may properly come before it, and to plan for the work in this conference till the time of our annual camp-meeting and conference session in August. At the same time and place we expect to hold a local meeting, which all our laborers are expected to attend, and especially those of our people living in the Valley, and an invitation is extended to all to be present, that they may assist with their presence and counsel in the plans for the work in this conference. If there are those having requests or matters to bring before the committee, who can not be present, they should write out their requests, and send them to the conference secretary, A. M. Neff, New Market, Va., and they will have our careful attention. As this meeting will be local, in connection with the meeting of the committee, it is not expected that any one from abroad will be present, but the laborers of the State will occupy the time in giving daily general instruction of importance, and preaching services will be held each evening. The first service will be held Friday, May 15, at 8 P. M. There will be no reduced rates over the railroads to the meeting other than any one can get at any time. Important matters will receive attention at this time, and we trust that all will remember the work and workers in their prayers, that God may guide in all that is done.23
If there are those who desire any of our publications, to take home with them, and will write to the secretary of this department, A. M. Neff, New Market, Va., he will see that such supplies as are desired are on hand.
R. D. HOTTEL,Chairman of Committee.
Donors to the Relief of the Schools
The total cash received on the Relief of the Schools Fund up to March 16, 1903, is $53,531.38.
NAME
AMOUNT
R. Jones
$10 00
I. G. Williams
5 00
Mrs. Caroline LaBarr
5 00
N. D. Hough
1 00
Mrs. William Nichols
50
Mrs. Hattie Scarf
1 00
Mrs. C. E. Bunch
1 00
Evan Roberts
1 00
Mrs. A. C. & Ruth Machurin
1 00
James Nelson
1 75
Mrs. M. E. McKee
1 75
D. A. Chapman
2 50
W. R. Shedd
2 00
Annie Dougan
1 00
Mrs. E. A. Shields
1 00
T. G. Argo
1 20
S. Booth
5 00
G. & M. McRae
5 00
Harriette C. Fuller
3 00
Lei Clinger
10 00
Laura C. Foster
2 00
Nettie Mask
50
A. T. & R. Spencer
2 25
W. F. Flemming
1 00
Glenville (Cal.) church
2 00
F. B. Reed
5 00
O. B. Thompson
3 00
Mrs. M. N. Brown
50
R. J. & Della Bellows
3 00
Agnes Gardner
2 50
Mrs. Heslop
2 00
Mrs. S. E. Curtis
1 00
Mrs. J. H. Parsons
1 00
J. E. LeMaster
1 00
Money Received on the Missionary Acre Fund
NAME
AMOUNT
M. P. Ames
$21 00
Thomas Seaman
25
J. L. Edwards
5 00
S. A. T. Mardis
2 00
Aaron Miller
5 00
M. A. Williams & V. Hardy
4 00
Ruby Russell
5 00
Lena Bolman
1 85
J. J. Chesebox
8 00
Vada Roberts
1 00
Pacific Union Conference
13 10
Elbert H. Cobb
1 00
Alex. Patton
11 00
Mrs. L. A. Graves
15 00
Thos. & Mrs. Worth
5 00
Carrie Craft
50
Andrew Maples
6 50
Elenora Reid
5 00
J. J. & Mrs. Fellows
3 00
A. A. Marshall
5 00
Desire Wery
9 00
Julienne Wery
3 00
Felicien DePas
3 00
Delphin DePas
2 00
Antoine Wery
1 80
Rebecca Wery
50
Elisha De Pas
50
Josie De Pas
3 55
Francois De Pas
5 00
Donations for the Washington (D. C.) Church
A. FORD and wife, $2; Mrs. R. C. Horton, .60; Silas Hannon, $1; Rosalie Hannon, .30; A. King, $1.70; Mrs. A. F. Tenny, $1; Oklahoma Tract Society, $2.25; Mrs. Martha A. Conrad, $2; a friend, $1; Mrs. M. A. Bishop, $5; D. L. Rosser, $1; A. Soldris, .25; Mrs. E. Coggswell, $1; Mrs. J. B. Smith, $1; Mrs. L. E. Hill, .50; Mrs. Rebecca Aldrich, .75; Mrs. Helen Jewel, $1; Mrs. S. A. Orcutt, $1; Carrie Thompson, $5; Mary Hittick, $1.50; S. A. McKay, $2; Mrs. H. McKay, .25; L. G. Chase, .25; Mrs. Martha McDowell, $5; Anna B. & A. Cartes, $2; Sarah Redman, .50; Orville Griffith, $2; Jane Griffith, $2; a friend, $2.50; Mrs. J. J. Beatty, $1; S. W. Stull, $1; R. H. Garner, $1; J. W. Wilbur, $1; a friend, $1; Elmer Hamilton, .25; Earl Hamilton, .11; Mary N. Cassel, .50; Mary E. McLaughlin, $1.50; Mr. & Mrs. J. G. Walker, $2; Mrs. E. A. Randall, $1; Mrs. R. Thornton, $1; Esaias Rhiner, .50; Mrs. M. F. Ingold, $1.40; Mrs. Henry Johnson, $2.50; Mrs. Amanda Hunt, $10; Mrs. J. E. Dingman, $1; Mr. & Mrs. J. F. Jacobus, $1; Frank Bowman, $1; Mrs. M. E. McDonald, $1; Jas. McCorkle, .25; Mrs. W. M. Martin, $1; Mrs. L. Hyatt, $2; Alice H. Robinson, treas., $8.31; Emma R. Hilborn, $2; Mary Ann Watson, .26; Maria Waterbury, .50; Mrs. S. H. Green, $1; Henry Wilds, .50; Mr. & Mrs. G. C. Westphal, $5; J. H. Andrews, $1; Mr. & Mrs. S. W. Hastings, $10; H. F. Phelps, $1.75; Mary E. Whitesell, $1; Louisa Bower, .45; Anna Amstutz, .75; Mrs. Dora Gillis, .50; Mrs. R. A. Talbott, $3; Mrs. Louisa Dallas, $1; Mrs. E. J. Bailey, .50; Jacob Arnold, $10; Mrs. N. Barrett, .25; Mrs. D. Shields, .25; Mary Graham, .25; Mrs. G. W. Clark, .25; Miss Belle Newberry, .45; Mrs. Mary Lee, $1; a friend, $1; Mrs. Clarissa Brooks, $2; Alice X. Brown, $1; Laura Walker, .75; Jas. K. White, $10; Mrs. Clara Pierce, $1; Mrs. Wm. Swartout, $1; J. W. Falkner, $1; Mrs. J. W. Falkner, $1; Mrs. Martha Howorth, .50; Mr. & Mrs. L. M. Twing, $1.25; J. Q. & Belle Adams, $5; D. B. Albee, .50;
NOTICES AND APPOINTMENTS
Notice!
ALL members of the Bolivar (Mo.) Seventh-day Adventist church who have not reported since March, 1901, are requested to report as soon as possible, sending present address to the clerk, Mrs. Mary J. Ordway, Box 92, Polk, Polk Co., Mo.
NOTICES AND APPOINTMENTS
New England Sanitarium Annual Meeting
By W. M. Lee
Notice!
THE fourth annual meeting of the New England Sanitarium and Benevolent Association, for the purpose of electing five members of the constituent body, and eight trustees, and transacting any other business that may properly come before the meeting, will be held on Monday, May 11, 1903, at 10 A. M., in the sanitarium building, in the township of Stoneham, Mass. W. M. LEE.
The Western Washington Camp-Meeting
By S. W. Nellis
THE Western Washington Conference and camp-meeting will be held in Centralia, Wash., May 21-31. The churches will please elect their delegates. The following is the basis of representation: One delegate to each church organized and accepted by the conference, and an additional delegate for every ten members thereof. Delegates' credentials can be obtained from the secretary, 309 2d Ave., North, Seattle, Wash.
We hope that all will endeavor to attend this important gathering, considering it a privilege and a duty they owe to God to assist, by their presence, their prayers, and their counsel, in carrying out God's plan for saving souls in the final crisis that is soon to come upon the earth. It is evident to all that this message must soon close. Broader plans must be laid, the large cities must be warned, and the world prepared for the return of our King.
We ask your prayers that this may be a meeting that will mark a brighter experience among the rank and file of our people in Western Washington.
