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NOTICES AND APPOINTMENTS

The Review and Herald Publishing Association

NoTICE is hereby given that the eleventh annual meeting of the members of the constituency of Review and Herald Publishing Association, Washington, D. C., will be held in the Tabernacle, at Battle Creek, Mich., April 20, 1914, at 10 A. M., for the election of five trustees for the coming year, to take the place of those whose term of office expires at that time, and for the transaction of such other business as may properly come before the meeting.

The following persons are members of this corporation: —

The executive committee of the General Conference of Seventh-day Adventists, the executive committee of the Atlantic Union Conference of Seventh-day Adventists, the executive committee of the Canadian Union Conference of Seventh-day Adventists, the executive committee of the Lake Union Conference of Seventh-day Adventists, the executive committee of the Columbia Union Conference of Seventh-day Adventists, the executive committee of each local conference of Seventh-day Adventists within the territory of the above-named union conferences of Seventh-day Adventists, the general agents of the above-named union conferences of Seventh-day Adventists, the field agents and tract society secretaries within the territory of the above-named union conferences of Seventh-day Adventists, the editors of periodicals published by the Review and Herald Publishing Association, the managers of the publishing house departments and branch offices, and such persons as have received certificates of membership in the association.

By order of the board of trustees.

F. M. Wilcox, President; I. A. Ford, Secretary.

Business Notices

FOR SALE.—Six-room bungalow. Five minutes' walk from Campion Academy, Loveland, Colo. Address President Mount Vernon College, Mount Vernon, Ohio.

WANTED.—Able farm man, experienced preferred, in south Wisconsin. Must be Sabbath observer. A. H. Fessler, Sun Prairie, Wis.

WANTED.—A Sabbath keeper used to farm work to work on farm for seven or eight months, beginning about the first of March. Wages, $30 per month. Address E. L. Nesmith, Florence, S. Dak.

Lake Union Conference

NoTICE is hereby given that the seventh biennial session of the Lake Union Conference of Seventh-day Adventists will be held at Battle Creek, Mich., April 14-26, 1914, for the election of the usual officers, boards, and committees, and the transaction of any other business that may properly come before the conference.

ALLEN MOON, President; A. N. ANDERSON, Secretary.

Obituaries

ENGLEMAN.—Mary Catherine Engleman, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John F. Engleman, was born April 13, 1913, and died Jan. 31, 1914. Funeral services were conducted by the writer at the home, in Glenburnie, Md. The bereaved parents have the consolation of the Christian's hope. ROSCOE T. BAER.

CLAUSEN.—Anders Clausen was born Sept. 13, 1823, in Denmark, and died in February, 1914, at his home in Rochelle, Ill. He was married to Sofiah Christina Jensen on Oct. 22, 1852, in Denmark. They came to America in 1866. Present truth came to them in 1890, and from that time until his death the deceased was a faithful member of the Seventh-day Adventist Church. His aged companion is left to mourn. Words of consolation were spoken by the writer from John 14: 1-3. J. M. BURDICK.

WEBBER.—Died at the home of M. H. Johnston, Bakers Mountain, N. C., Jan. 29, 1914, Mrs. Elizabeth Webber, aged 79 years. During the last eight years of her life she was a faithful Sabbath keeper, and the "blessed hope" sustained her during her last illness. Three daughters and one son survive. Services by the writer. J. W. BEACH.

JOHNSON.—Christian Corig Johnson, a native of Christiania, Norway, died at Hayward, Cal., Jan. 10, 1914, aged 53 years, 2 months, and 10 days. He was united in marriage with Angelina Silva at San Francisco, Cal., Dec. 28, 1904. In 1909 Brother Johnson accepted this message and united with the Seventh-day Adventist Church at Hayward. His companion and a little girl of eight mourn their loss. Funeral services were conducted by Elder J. A. Stevens and the writer. B. E. BEDDOE.

CONDART.—William Henry Condart was born in Sedalia, Mo., July 24, 1854, and died in Grants Pass, Oregon, Jan. 29, 1914. He was married May 24, 1875, to Miss Olive Mason. To this union were born three sons and one daughter. Having lost his companion through death, he was married on June 24, 1900, to Mrs. E. L. Daniels. Brother Condart accepted this message last summer, and was baptized into the faith at the close of the Southern Oregon camp meeting. He was dearly loved by all the church. His wife and children survive. F. S. BUNCH.

RHOADS.—Jonas L. Rhoads was born near Birdsboro, Berks Co., Pa., Sept. 6, 1853, and died at his home in the same neighborhood Dec. 24, 1913. The deceased was a trusted man in both conference and church work. He frequently served on important committees, and at the time of his death was elder of the Reading church, which position he held for more than twenty years. He will be greatly missed. The writer, assisted by Elder Schwedrat, conducted the funeral services at the family home. Our brother rests in hope, and we expect to meet him in the resurrection morning. H. M. J. RICHARDS.

ARTRESS.—Henry Edward Artress was born at Oxfordshire, England, in the year 1833, and died at his home in Otter Lake, Mich., Feb. 7, 1914, aged 86 years, 5 months, and 7 days. At the age of twenty-one years he came to this country, and was married to Miss Caroline Robison in 1874. To this union were born six children, all of whom survive. During a series of meetings held in 1875 the deceased first heard present truth, but did not accept it until 1884, when he took his stand as the result of the labors of Elder Luther Warren. He was a faithful member of the church at Flint, Mich., for some years, but united with the company at Otter Lake when a church was organized there. MRS. FLOYD FISH.

HIGBY.—Sarrah J. Conover was born June 15, 1834, near Constableville, Lewis Co., N. Y., and died Jan. 31, 1914. She was married to Jared S. Higby on May 1, 1850. To this union were born twelve children, seven of whom are still living. Twenty-one years ago she was called to lay her companion away to rest till the Life-giver shall come. In middle life she was converted, and joined the Methodist Church soon after. She learned of present truth through the labors of H. H. Wilcox and R. M. Plumb, and with three of her children united with the Seventh-day Adventist Church at Rome, N. Y. She remained a consistent member of that church until her death. After accepting the third angel's message she established the family altar and kept it up till the last. During her illness she was very patient. All was done for her that loving hands could do. She knew the end was near, and chose for her text, "I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith." The funeral was held in the Baptist church at Constableville, and she was laid to rest by the side of her husband. Words of comfort were spoken by the writer. M. R. COON.

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WOODALL.—Addie Evelyn, beloved daughter of Mr. and Mrs. M. L. Woodall, was born May 15, 1911, and fell peacefully asleep Jan. 23, 1914, at Takoma Park, Md. Evelyn was loved by all who knew her, and her parents sorrow, but not as those who have no hope. Words of comfort were spoken by Elder F. M. Wilcox. MRS. M. L. WOODALL.

DETWILER.—Roberta Detwiler, the twelve-year-old daughter of Brother and Sister R. G. Detwiler, of Fairhill, Pa., died of diphtheria on Dec. 5, 1913. Elder V. Nutter conducted a short service at the grave where she was laid to rest the same day. The writer preached the funeral sermon on December 28, to a large audience. Roberta was an earnest Christian girl, and a good student in our church school. The bereaved parents are sustained during this severe trial by the blessed hope. H. M. J. RICHARDS.

CLARKE.—Hollis Clarke was born in Ingham County, Michigan, May 16, 1844, and died at the home of his son, Dr. R. M. Clarke, in Covina, Cal., Feb. 13, 1914. He was united in marriage to Viola E. Curry in 1864. Four children, with their mother, mourn the loss of a loving, devoted husband and father. Brother Clarke accepted the third angel's message early in his married life, under the labors of Elder J. B. Frisbie, and for many years was elder of the church at Leslie, Mich. The last two years of his life were filled with pain, but his faith in his Redeemer never wavered. He rests in hope. Pastor W. W. Gatherwood of the Covina Baptist Church assisted the writer in the funeral services. J. O. CORLISS.

GERMAN.—John A. German was born in Philadelphia, Pa., Nov. 29, 1837, and fell asleep in the blessed hope, at his home in Williamsport, Pa., Jan. 3, 1914. He was married to Miss Mary Kennedy Jan. 16, 1867, who, with their eight children, is left to mourn. The deceased embraced the third angel's message over twenty-six years ago. In health and during his last illness, the blessed hope was his joy and comfort. Brother German was superintendent of the Wild Wood Cemetery of Williamsport for over thirty-five years, and for some years had charge of the Battle Creek Sanitarium greenhouses, lawns, and floral decorations. He longed to see the work finished and Christ's kingdom come. To this end he always gave liberally to the cause, and was a faithful attendant at church services, in which he took an active part. J. W. HIRLINGER.

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Missionary News and Bereavements

By Editor

LAST week, C. E. Moon and wife, of California, and Miss Jessie Butler, whose home is in North Carolina, sailed from New York for Porto Rico, in response to earnest pleas from that field for help. They spent the school year so far here at the seminary in earnest study, and go on prepared to do gospel medical missionary work on the island. A hearty welcome is assured them.

WE deeply regret to learn through others of the serious illness (due to a nervous breakdown) of Sister MacGuire, wife of Elder Meade MacGuire. This has necessitated Elder MacGuire's leaving his field work in connection with the North American Division Missionary Volunteer Department, and returning to his home in Loveland, Colo. We hope that the prayers of our readers will ascend for Sister MacGuire's speedy restoration to health.

A CABLEGRAM was received at the General Conference office Wednesday morning, March 11, from South Africa, announcing the sad news of the death of Sister Arthur Ingle, better known here as Miss Mary Cobban. At the time Miss Cobban accepted the call to South Africa, she was teaching in the Takoma Park church school, and her leaving caused a real heartfelt sorrow on the part of every pupil in her room, for she was dearly loved by all. The brief cablegram only announced that she had been seriously ill for some time and died March 8. The sorrowing mother and sister in the West, and brother, H. H. Cobban, connected with the North American Division Conference treasury here, will have the sympathy and prayers of all.

WE are pleased to note in the report from the Central China Mission, as published in this number, that of the 270 persons baptized in that field during 1913, three fourths came directly from the heathen world. This is an indication of the manner in which God is carrying this message to all nations and tongues.

THE Commissioners of the District of Columbia have reported to the House District Committee their official disapproval of eleven bills now before Congress. One of these was the Heflin Sunday Bill, prohibiting labor on buildings in the District on the first day of the week. The commissioners gave as their reason for the disapproval of this bill the fact that all such work is emergency labor, and therefore the bill would be against the public interest.

SHORTLY after reaching Cape Town, South Africa, Brother R. P. Robinson, who recently went out from the Seminary, was forced to go to the Cape Sanitarium. It developed that he was suffering from appendicitis, and Sabbath afternoon, January 31, he was operated on. It proved to be a very serious case, but when Brother W. B. White wrote, February 4, hope was entertained that Brother Robinson would make a good recovery.

ELDER W. G. Kneeland passed through Washington Thursday of last week on his way to Panama, where he will connect with the West Caribbean Conference. At present his family will remain in West Virginia. The West Indian Union Conference is not a new field to Brother Kneeland, as he spent several years in labor there up until about four years ago. With renewed health and strength, he gladly turns toward this needy field once more, and is sure to receive a warm welcome.

THE Tsungwesi Mission, Eastern Rhodesia, South Africa, has been forced to pass through another trial, in that Brother and Sister Jewell, who accompanied Brother and Sister Sturdevant on their return from their furlough, to take the place made vacant by the death of Lynn Bowen, were compelled recently to go to the Cape Sanitarium for treatment. Brother Jewell was seized with an attack of rheumatism that did not yield to common treatment. It is hoped that by April they will be able to return to their work.

ALL will read with interest the report by Elder I. H. Evans, of the excellent meeting held in the Western Canadian Union Conference. The Lord's blessing is not confined to times or seasons or localities. Everywhere and on every occasion where the people of God open their hearts and reach out their hands to seek his blessing, he responds to their desires. Let those who are denied the privilege of communion with their brethren remember this. In our own homes, alone in our own closets with God, we may obtain the richness and fullness of his blessing.

A Word From Pitcairn Island

SEVERAL months ago Brother and Sister M. R. Adams, graduate nurses of the Sydney (Australia) Sanitarium, were sent to Pitcairn Island to engage in labor for the people there. Under date of September 6, they gave to the Australasian Record the following interesting account of their reception and first impressions of the conditions on that interesting island:—

"We were received warm-heartedly by every one on the island, and were made to feel at home and welcome. The day after we landed was Sabbath. We attended the meetings, and were able to form a little idea of the spiritual condition of the people.

"We are glad to report that the revival which took place here some time ago has made a lasting impression upon the minds and hearts of some of the people who professed conversion at that time. We were also greatly pleased to hear, from almost every one, words of appreciation for the faithful work done by Brother Carey, who remained so long with them, instructing them and assisting them in their every need.

"There is one thing that I must mention which impressed me greatly. It is in regard to the reverence shown for the house of God, and also the perfect order of the Sabbath school. I never before entered any church belonging to our denomination where such order and reverence are shown as in this little island church. All, both old and young, step in quietly and take their seats, and at the close of the service every one leaves the church before a word is spoken. All greeting and visiting are done outside.

"It did my heart good to hear the singing in the Sabbath school. I suppose there are over sixty children, and from the oldest to the youngest, all join in singing. Even the baby voices were heard, sometimes making a little discord. I am sure that no one would object, for Jesus said, 'Suffer the little children to come.' The kindergarten division is conducted in a very creditable manner. There are about twenty-five little ones, the oldest of whom is not more than five years of age. These are divided into classes, about four in each class. The leader makes just a brief review, and then spends a short time in teaching them to sing some little hymn.

"Most of the people attend church, although they are not all professed Christians. There are one hundred and sixty-five inhabitants, comprising thirty-seven families. Each family has a little plot of ground and a house. The houses are made of rough, unpolished timber, with thatched roofs. There are no fireplaces; therefore no chimneys. There are no shops from which to secure paint, so the houses are all the same color—that of the wood. But they are very snug and warm. Many of them do not have glass windows, only wooden shutters.

"A boat has just been sighted, and this may be my last chance for many months to write to you. The men are rushing about the island finding fowls, fruit, and produce to take off to the ship, in exchange for clothing, flour, kerosene, etc. You cannot form any idea of the isolation of this place. But God is not unmindful of it."

Let us pray for our brethren and sisters in this lonely island of the sea.