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The Camel's Nose

By H. W. Cottrell

It is our privilege to preserve our liberty. There is, however, a band of so-called National Reformers going about spying out our liberties as citizens of the commonwealth and as Christians, with the thought of depriving us of those liberties. He who is deprived by force of one God-given liberty is thereby placed in bondage, at least in civil bondage.

The “Sunday-rest bill,” as framed by the National Reformers, is ready to be presented to the California Legislature this winter in altogether a new dress. Should this bill pass the legislature, it is only a stepping-stone toward the veiled object of their aim, which is a stringent Sunday law, as both they and we very well know. Should this bill pass, and thus become law, others similar, except as they are unveiled,—made stronger by the lapse of time,—and thus appear in their true color, will follow, and stringent legislation in behalf of Sunday sacredness will be forthcoming. Then results similar to those of the prophecy of Revelation 13 will be seen.

But, in the meantime, it is our privilege to protest against such craftiness as will bring, in the end, much evil upon the nation.

Note the cunning of certain portions of the bill: “Those who serve the public in doing necessary work on Sunday are entitled to a day of rest at some other time during the week. And, conversely, those who regularly observe another day of the week as their rest day should be permitted to engage in works of necessity or private labor on Sunday. This would remove the objections of those who set apart Saturday as their day of rest and worship, yet without reference to religious matters. This is in no sense a religious statute. Yet it will promote public morals, the chief object of government.”

Notice their liberality is apparently unbounded in this quotation. Watch for the camel's nose. California has no Sunday law.

God calls us to service. Let the petitions against the evil of religious legislation be scattered freely. From the Bible view-point, we have seen; we have heard; we know. Let us act now.

Our concern, dear brethren, to enlighten the minds of the people regarding this great evil, and incidentally to preserve our religious liberty, should certainly be greater than their ardor to obtain the power of the state for oppression. Sign and circulate the petitions both to the California Legislature and to the United States Congress.—H. W. Cottrell, in Pacific Union Recorder.

Christian Liberty

Reports, Notes, and Comments Pertaining to the Current History of the Rights of Conscience

Conducted by the Religious Liberty Bureau

K. C. RUSSELL . . . . . Chairman

W. A. COLCORD . . . . . Secretary

Now Is the Time

Now is the time to circulate petitions against the Johnston Sunday bill, which will, without doubt, be taken up for passage during the early part of the next session of Congress. This session begins December 7 and closes March 4. Petition blanks may be secured from the conference office; and when the work with them is finished, they should be sent to the representative of the district in which they were secured. Faithful work with the petitions may result in postponing the passage of this and similar bills a little longer, thus facilitating the giving of the message, and hastening the close of the work.—Northern Union Reaper.

Religious Liberty Notes

Four hundred thousand pages of religious liberty literature were recently distributed in Pittsburg, Pa., the home of national reformism.

At the end of one hundred fifty days the Missouri religious liberty campaign conducted by Elder J. S. Wightman closed at Macon, Mo., October 31, with a meeting attended by nearly three hundred persons.

The West Michigan Herald gives expression to the right thought when it says: “The magazine Liberty should be placed in the hands of all lawmakers, ministers, and other prominent men in every locality.”

The secretary of the New England Conference says: “We have had a religious liberty secretary the past year, who has done much to encourage the circulation of Liberty. Many copies of this paper have been sold by our agents throughout the conference.”

Sister E. H. Morton, secretary of the Maine Conference, writes: “Brother Howe, our religious liberty secretary, although not able to be in the field to any great extent, is improving every spare moment in devising ways and means to circulate the magazine Liberty, and to attract the attention of our legislators to the truth.”

The Atlantic Union Gleaner, reporting for Western New York, says: “Elder T. B. Westbrook has appointed secretaries for the religious liberty work in Corning and Elmira, and is making an effort to have one in each church who will take an active interest in this work. This week he sent in forty orders for Liberty to be sent to the leading citizens of Corning and surrounding towns.”

NOTICES AND APPOINTMENTS

Notice!

WILL our brethren please inform us of the whereabouts of Sister Dorothy A. Burger, a member of the church at Joplin, Mo.; and also send us the name and address of the clerk of the Seventh-day Adventist church at Battle Creek, Mich. Address W. H. Brown, 212 McCoy St., Joplin, Mo.

A Good Time to Enter Walla Walla College

By M. E. CADY

A NEW TERM, or semester, opens in Walla Walla College, Wednesday, Jan. 13, 1909. This will be shortly after the holidays, and is a good time for new students to take up their studies.

At that time new classes will be organized in various subjects. We shall also organize classes to meet the needs of the students who enter at that time. By enrolling at the beginning of the next semester, you will be able to get a half-year of schooling. A whole loaf is best; but a half loaf is better than none.

The cause of God is in need of workers in every line, and our young people should now earnestly enter upon the work of gaining a preparation; for time is very short, and a quick work will the Lord do in the earth, and he will cut it short in righteousness.

The Lord is greatly blessing Walla Walla College this year with a large number of earnest, devoted young men and women, whose purpose is to prepare themselves speedily to act their part in the closing work of the message. The present enrolment is 242 in the college, and 106 children in the normal training department, making a total enrolment of 348, which is the exact enrolment of last year. We are expecting several more students at the beginning of the next semester, and shall be glad to hear from those who are planning to come, and also those who desire to come, but do not yet see the way open. It may be that we can help such in some way. A college calendar will be sent on application. Those wishing a calendar or any information concerning the college and its work may address the undersigned at College Place, Wash.

M. E. CADY, President.

Eastern Pennsylvania Institute

By G. W. HOLMAN

THE Eastern Pennsylvania Conference has decided to hold its canvassers’ institute January 20 to February 1, at Lebanon, Pa. All who attend with the purpose of doing regular canvassing will receive their board, room, and tuition free. The railroad fare will be paid to place of institute, and thence to place of territory, by allowing five per cent additional on all books sold until the fare is made up in this way.

The art and genius of canvassing will be thoroughly taught. Able teachers will be in attendance. Brother I. D. Richardson, the union general agent, will be with us during the entire time. Elder W. H. Heckman, president of this conference, will also be in attendance.

All who came to our institute last year can speak only well of it; and every one who went out into the canvassing field and devoted full time to the work, met with excellent success.

This meeting opens immediately after the close of our conference session at Lebanon; all who feel a desire to learn how to become

successful canvassers should plan to remain.

Let all who intend to go to this school correspond promptly with the writer, at 808 Prangley Ave., Lancaster, Pa., so the proper arrangements may be made before the above date.

G. W. HOLMAN, State Agent.

Mount Vernon College Meeting

By C. V. HAMER

THERE will be a meeting of the patrons of the Mount Vernon (Ohio) College in the Seventh-day Adventist church, Ohio and Fair Sts., Columbus, Ohio, in connection with the annual meeting of the State conference, Jan. 25-29, 1909. The purpose of this meeting is the election of trustees, and the transaction of such other business as may properly come before the meeting. The first meeting will be held Tuesday, Jan. 26, 1909, at 7:30 P. M. C. V. HAMER, Secretary.

North Dakota Conference Association Meeting

By C. J. KUNKEL

THE annual meeting of the North Dakota Conference Association of Seventh-day Adventists will be held in connection with the annual meeting of the conference, Dec. 27-31, 1908, at Harvey, N. D.

The purpose of this meeting is to elect a new board of trustees, and to transact such other business as may properly come before the association. The first meeting will be held December 31, at 10 A. M.

C. J. KUNKEL, President.

Ohio Conference Association Meeting

By H. H. BURKHOLDER; C. V. HAMER

THE annual meeting of the Ohio Conference Association of the Seventh-day Adventist Church will be held in the Seventh-day Adventist church, Ohio and Fair Sts., Columbus, Ohio, in connection with the annual meeting of the State conference, Jan. 25-29, 1909. The purpose of this meeting is to elect a board of trustees, and to transact such other business as may properly come before the association. The first meeting will be held Tuesday, Jan. 26, 1909, at 3 P. M.

H. H. BURKHOLDER, President, C. V. HAMER, Secretary.

Ohio Conference, Notice!

By H. H. BURKHOLDER

THE forty-seventh annual session of the Ohio Conference of Seventh-day Adventists will be held in the Seventh-day Adventist church, Cor. Ohio and Fair Sts., Columbus, Ohio, Jan. 25-29, 1909. The opening meeting will be held on Monday, Jan. 25, 1909, at 7:30 P. M. The meeting is called for the election of conference officers, and the transaction of any other necessary business.

Let all our churches plan to be represented at this conference, and if possible, by a full delegation. The basis of representation is one delegate for the organization, and one additional delegate for every twenty-five members. H. H. BURKHOLDER, President.

Important Announcement

By Editor

BEGINNING with January, 1909, the Signs of the Times weekly will be published in its original form,—sixteen pages, fifty numbers in the year,—entirely independent of the monthly magazine. This decision was arrived at after careful consideration, and after hearing from many of our workers in the field. The price will be the same as it was before the monthly was started; namely, one year, $1.50; six months, 75 cents; three months, 40 cents. Club rates will be the same as before, except that no rate will be less than two cents a copy. The monthly magazine will continue just as it started, but the two journals will be entirely separate and distinct.

For those who wish to read or use both the weekly journal and the monthly magazine, a combination rate has been made, as follows: one year, $2; six months, $1; three months, 50 cents.

The monthly magazine alone can be had as follows: one year, $1; six months, 50 cents; three months, 25 cents. Special terms in clubs and to agents. All the above rates apply to Canada as well as the United States.

A little booklet outlining some of the good things these journals will contain during the coming year, giving club rates, terms to agents, etc., can be had for the asking. Address Signs of the Times, Mountain View, Cal.

A Word About the Self-Denial Boxes

By C. P. Bollman

FOR several years self-denial boxes have been sent to a number of people who have not requested them. The same is true this year. This is done because of the following words from Sister White:—

“Many should become interested in the work of placing these boxes in homes. Ask old and young to aid in the work for the colored people by placing these boxes in every home possible. A blessing will surely follow the gifts of self-denial thus brought to the Master.”

If, therefore, you receive a self-denial box without having ordered it, know that it comes to you as an invitation to join the ranks of those who are using these boxes to raise money for the colored mission schools. The contents of these boxes should be sent monthly or quarterly to the Southern Missionary Society, Madison, Tenn., either direct or through the regular channels. If money is sent through the regular channels, be sure your church treasurer understands that it is for the colored mission schools operated by the Southern Missionary Society. It is not enough to say that it is for the work in the South.

C. P. BOLLMAN, Secretary Southern Missionary Society.

Signs of the Times Monthly for January, 1909

By Editor

The January number of the Signs of the Times magazine will be the first of the new series. Hereafter the magazine will be published entirely independent of the weekly journal, but its plan and policy will remain the same.

Only a few weeks ago the whole country was stirred over the shooting of Francis J. Heney in a crowded court-room in the city of San Francisco. The January number has a very interesting article in regard to this matter, entitled, “The Shooting of Francis J. Heney, and the Events That Led up to It.”

This article is written up from numerous personal interviews had by one of the editors with Mr. Spreckles, Mr. Burns, and others, and the statements can be relied upon. They reveal an alarming state of things, not only in San Francisco, but in all the large cities of this country.

In the Current Topics Department will be found an account of “The First Catholic Missionary Congress in America.” This article is of special interest and significance just at this time.

In The Watch Tower, the article on “Distrust, Dissatisfaction, and Unrest,” gives a striking array of the unsettled condition in the world; while the article on “Japan,” from our own correspondent, furnishes information on matters over which there has been much discussion and difference of opinion.

In the Temperance Department the article by Mrs. S. N. Haskell, entitled, “Fermented and Unfermented Wines,” will be read with special interest as showing very clearly the error of the claim that is being put forth that wine-drinking is taught in the Bible.

The article by Mrs. E. G. White, entitled, “A Saviour Which Is Christ the Lord,” is one of a series that she has been furnishing for the monthly. These articles are intensely interesting, and can not fail to do a world of good.

In the Home Department Dr. D. H. Kress gives some valuable suggestions in regard to proper breathing and its relation to health.

On the whole, we believe that our readers will pronounce the January number the best yet. The cover design in colors represents the “prodigal son” returning to his father’s house, and is a very attractive picture.

Subscription Price

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Agents wanted in every city and town. Send for sample copy with suggestive canvass. Address your tract society, or Signs of the Times, Mountain View, Cal.

Obituaries

By A. C. BOURDEAU; W. H. HECKMAN; J. W. ADAMS; S. W. NELLIS; MRS. JESSIE AMES; N. W. LAWRENCE

BERD.—Ellen Josephine, daughter of Brother and Sister F. Berd, died Oct. 17, 1908, in Battle Creek, Mich., aged 1 year, 4 months, and 17 days. Words of comfort were spoken at the funeral in French and in English by the writer, assisted by Brother Paul E. Gros. A. C. BOURDEAU.

FRIED.—Sallie K. Fried was born Sept. 6, 1887, and died Oct. 26, 1908, at the home of her foster father, Daniel Fried, 1135 Turner St., Allentown, Pa., aged 21 years, 6 months, and 20 days. A little over a year ago, Sister Fried gave her heart to the Lord, and united with the Seventh-day Adventist Church. Since her conversion, she has lived a consistent life, and felt a special burden for the young people, who showed her great love and respect. The funeral service was conducted by the writer, who spoke from Rev. 14:13. W. H. HECKMAN.

CHAPMAN.—Died at Los Angeles, Cal., Nov. 11, 1908, of typhoid fever, Sister Alice Laura Chapman, aged twenty-two years. She was born in Mitchel County, Kan., in 1886, and was converted while attending the Fernando Academy. She gave promise of being an able worker in the cause. Her mind was directed to the foreign work, especially in China. She died with a bright hope of a part in the first resurrection. Her father was with her in her last sickness. Words of comfort were spoken by the writer, from Rom. 8:28, assisted by Elder C. E. Ford and Prof. J. L. Kay. J. W. ADAMS.

McLAFFERTY.—Brother A. C. McLafferty was born at Junias, Seneca Co., N. Y., April 18, 1823, and died at Aberdeen, Wash., Nov. 29, 1908, in the eighty-fifth year of his age. He first accepted Christianity about five years ago, and was a consistent and devoted member of the Seventh-day Adventist church at Aberdeen. He found great comfort in studying his Bible, and rejoiced in the soon coming of Christ. He was confined to his bed but a short time, and quietly fell asleep on the afternoon of November 29, to await the call of the Life-giver. Three sons, with seven grandchildren and other relatives and friends, are left to mourn. Words of comfort were spoken by the writer, from 1 Thess. 4:13-18. S. W. NELLIS.

CRISP.—Arthur Gibson Crisp was born near Rayton, Shropshire, England, Aug. 29, 1823, and fell asleep in Jesus at his home near Mansfield, Mo., Nov. 17, 1908. “Thou shalt come to thy grave at a full age, like as a shock of corn cometh in in his season,” can truly be said of him, he having passed away at the age of 85 years, 3 months, and 19 days. He leaves two sons and a daughter, all of whom are in the truth, and are preparing for more active service in the Lord’s work. During his illness Brother Crisp talked often of “the blessed hope” and the glories of the earth made new. He died in full assurance of a part in the first resurrection. In the absence of any of our ministers, and by the earnest request of the family, words of comfort were spoken by the writer. MRS. JESSIE AMES.

COURSER.—Henry Elkins Courser was born in Sutton, Quebec, Canada, Jan. 9, 1853; and died of heart-disease at his home near Arvilla, N. D., Nov. 29, 1908, after an illness of about eight weeks. He was married to Elma McClafflin, May 11, 1877, and accepted present truth under the labors of Elder O. A. Olsen twenty-three years ago. He was the father of six children, five of whom are living, and share with him in the blessings of the third angel’s message. Four were present at the funeral; the other, Mrs. F. L. Perry, is in Peru, South America, with her husband, giving the truth to that people. The loss falls most heavily upon Sister Courser and Brother Courser’s aged father; but these mourn not as those without hope, for Brother Courser lived a quiet, consistent, Christian life, and was beloved by all who knew him. His faith failed not all through his illness, and his hope remained bright to the end. The funeral was held at the family home on November 29; and though a severe blizzard prevailed throughout the day, friends and neighbors filled the house, coming from as far as eight and ten miles. Few of these had heard the truth on the subjects of the state of the dead and the second coming of Christ, and listened with marked attention to Scripture evidence on these subjects, presented by the writer. N. W. LAWRENCE.

A 1909 Book-Mark

THE General Conference Sabbath-school Department has some very pretty book-marks for use during the year 1909. They are of satin ribbon, nine inches long, upon which are printed the Lord’s prayer and the memory-verse texts for the children’s Sabbath-school lessons for the entire year. Sabbath-school teachers can make their pupils no more appropriate gifts than these book-marks. Parents can encourage their children to learn their Bible verses by providing them each with a book-mark. They are appropriate for any one who uses a book-mark. A little remembrance of this kind is a token of esteem and kindly interest which any one would appreciate. Sabbath-school attendants, including the department members, should each

The price is six cents each; on all orders of five or more to one address, five cents each. Cash should accompany each order. Address Sabbath-school Department, Takoma Park Station, Washington, D. C.

Address

The permanent address of Elder J. K. Humphrey is 1693 Dean St., Brooklyn, N. Y.

Business Notices

THIS department is conducted especially for the accommodation of the Seventh-day Adventist readers of this paper.

Brief business notices will be published subject to the discretion of the publishers, and on compliance with the following—

Conditions

Any person unknown to the managers of this paper must send with his advertisement satisfactory written recommendation. Such recommendation should come from one of our ministers, or from the elder of a Seventh-day Adventist church. It is not enough to refer to some individual by name. Secure his recommendation in writing and send it.

We open no accounts for advertising, and cash must accompany each order.

A charge of one dollar will be made for each insertion of forty words or less. Each additional word, initial, or group of figures in excess of forty, will cost three cents.

No discount for several insertions.

Sanitarium Cooking Oil

FOR SALE.—Sanitarium Cooking Oil, pure and healthful; no odor; keeps indefinitely; 5-gal. can, $3.50; 10-gal. can, $6.75; 62 cents a gal. in half barrel and barrel lots; 30 gal. and 50 gal. Address Sanitarium Cooking Oil Co., Louisville, Ky.

Cooking Oil for Sale

For SALE.—Cooking Oil, best grade: freight prepaid between Colorado and Ohio. One 5 gal. can, $4; 2 cans, $7.75; 3 cans, $11. Other States please write for prices. Address R. H. Brock, 404 North Second St., Arkansas City, Kan.

Seven-Acre Property Near Lyons

FOR SALE.—Near Lyons, Colo., seven acres land near church-school, English and German. Good water. On main road from Longmont to Lyons. Daily mail. Want to go in the work. For particulars, address W. H. Moore, R. F. D. 1, Lyons, Colo.

Shoemaker Seeks School Position

WANTED.—A competent shoemaker would like to secure a position in one of our schools, or in some place where his children can attend church-school. Can give references in regard to character and ability. For further information, address Tobias Hicks, Tell City, Ind.

Hygienic Vegetable Cooking Oil

HYGIENIC VEGETABLE COOKING OIL.— Best shortening known. Guaranteed under pure food law. Keeps sweet and choice. 5 gal., $3.50; 10 gal., $6.75. Cans crated. ½ bbl. (about 32 gal.), 60 cents a gal. By freight from Louisville, Ky. Address Dr. O. C. Godsmark, Chattanooga, Tenn.

Midget Massage Vibrator

MIDGET MASSAGE VIBRATOR.— Patent applied for. The only true massage machine ever invented that will run without electricity. Will last a lifetime. $3 to Adventists only. Send for folder. We make medical lamps for office and home use. Radiodescent Lamp Co., 54 South, Kalamazoo, Mich.

Adventist Country Home Wanted

WANTED.—Adventist country home, in New Hampshire or Vermont, for obedient boy six years old. Must be trained strictly according to Bible and Testimonies. Has been with unbelievers three and one-half years. Request terms, surroundings, references. Address George Judd, Box 74, Imperial, Cal.

320-Acre Farm in Alabama

FOR SALE.—320 acres of land 2½ miles from Borden Springs, Ala.; 75 acres in cultivation; 5 acres orchard, which never fails; 3 kinds of minerals on place. Land rolling, and strong; well watered. Two good houses, and one not so good. Price, $720; terms, cash. For particulars address Day Conklin, Borden Springs, Ala.

Assistant Physician Wanted

WANTED.— An assistant physician (male) graduate of A. M. M. C. Want a live man, good address, well up in laboratory work. An unusual opportunity for the right man. State age, married or single, whether children. If wife is a nurse, where graduated, experience, etc. Address Garden City Sanitarium, San Jose, Cal.

Vegetarian Food Products for Sale

FOR SALE.—Peanut Butter, 10 cents a pound; 100 pounds, freight paid, 11 cents. West of Rockies, 11½ cents. Olive Oil, $2.70 a gallon. 50 pounds Cocoanut Oil, $7. 60 pounds Vegetable Cooking Oil in 6 cans, $6; freight paid, $6.50. Cash with order. All guaranteed absolutely pure. Address Vegetarian Meat Company, Washington, D. C.

A Substitute for Flesh

ETHAN A. BROWN, Nut Food Specialist, Des Moines, Iowa, who has manufactured Nut Foods for years for our people, and owns several patents, has developed a substitute for flesh, easily and cheaply made at home. This recipe, with full directions for making Economy Fireless Cooker, samples of vegetable cooking oil, and some foods, prepaid, for 50 cents. Send to-day.

Adventist Opportunity in Southern Texas

To Adventists, North or East, who desire a warmer climate in best location and soil of southern Texas, an opportunity is given to locate and introduce the truth in a new irrigated country, lately opened. $2,300 has been subscribed for a $3,000 church and school. Building to begin December 15. Crops every month. Useless to come with less than $2,000. Apply for reading-matter. Address Andrew Hanson, Mercedes, Hidalgo Co., Tex.

640 Acres for Sale in Kansas

For SALE.—640 acres in Trego County, Kan., near Union Pacific and Missouri Pacific railroads. Splendid farming land. Family estate of Elder C. A. Washburn. Land increasing rapidly in value, but as I am in the work, I desire to sell at once. For a limited time, price only $10 an acre for whole section; $12 for pick of quarter sections. Excellent climate. Purchaser's railway fare paid. Write to J. S. Washburn, 665 Decatur St., Memphis, Tenn.

Mottoes and Bible Cards for Sale

FOR SALE.—500,000 of the most beautiful Mottoes you ever looked at. We sold almost 31,000 of these beauties in the first twenty-nine days of November. We will mail 100 Mottoes, 12 x 16, for $6; or 100 of our Imported Bible Cards, 4 x 7 inches, for $3.50. Teachers will want these cards for their classes. Do not delay, but send order at once. Orders filled by return mail. Address, with two-cent stamp, Hampton Art Company, Lock Box 257, Hampton, Iowa.

Recent Departures for Foreign Fields

AMONG the recent departures for the foreign fields are the following: E. C. Ehlers and wife, from Missouri, sailed direct from New York to Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, the twenty-fourth, to connect with the intermediate school at Brusque, one Santa Catharina Conference; W. W. Wheeler and wife, of the New York Conference, who spent last year at the Foreign Mission Seminary, have responded to a pressing call from Ecuador, South America, and left for that field on the steamship “Pretoria,” December 29; Miss Louise M. Scholz, engaged in conducting preparatory class work in nursing, at Union College, College View, Neb., sailed from New York the twenty-ninth, on her way to India. She goes by way of Germany, where she will remain about three weeks among friends.

The Youth’s Instructor

By Editor

THAT excellent paper for young people, The Youth’s Instructor, greets its readers at the opening of the new year with an attractive design for its first page. That this paper is appreciated is shown by its steadily increasing subscription list, but there are many more who would be benefited by reading it. We hope its friends will aid in extending its circulation.

Dr. Rossiter’s European Study Tour

On Wednesday of last week Dr. F. M. Rossiter, of North Yakima, Wash., visited our headquarters, en route to New York, from which port he sailed for London. Dr. Rossiter is conducting a prosperous medical institution, and proposes to spend three or four months in special study in Vienna. In the early spring he will visit other places on the Continent, and plans, if possible, to reach America again in time to attend at least a part of the next General Conference.

The Federal Council and the Sabbath

THE position taken by the Federal Council of Churches on the Sabbath question is clearly stated in the leading article in the Editorial department. The length of the article should not prevent any one from reading it. The action taken is of the greatest significance.

Religious Liberty Work in California

OVER fifty thousand copies of the special Religious Liberty number of The Signs of the Times have been circulated in California, and the good work is still going forward. Some interesting matter relating to the situation in that State will be found on the twenty-first page.

Offering for Missions

THE editor acknowledges the receipt of ten dollars as an offering for missions. Accompanying the gift was this statement: “I thank God I can send it. My prayer has been that enough would be given to rejoice the hearts of the workers so far away.” It is this spirit which brings blessing both to the giver and to the workers in the field.

Missionary Nurses Sail for Argentina

A BAND of five missionary nurses recently sailed from New York, bound for Argentina, South America. The company is made up as follows: Miss Calista Nelson, of the Northwest, who has spent some time at the Foreign Mission Seminary; Miss Meda Kerr, from Loma Linda (Cal.) Sanitarium; Miss Lillian Theivoris, of Kent, Wash.; Miss Anna Hansen, also from Loma Linda Sanitarium; and Miss Frances Brockman, from Boulder (Colo.) Sanitarium.

Educational Work at Daylight

A RECENT issue of the Southern Standard, published at McMinnville, Tenn., contains an interesting report of considerable length concerning the educational work being carried forward by Brother Clifford G. Howell, at Daylight, in the same county. In connection with the report of local work, there is a statement concerning the general missionary operations of the denomination, together with some statistical information. Such an article will certainly create a favorable impression.

The Review for 1909

By Editor

THE coming year promises to be of great interest to those who are watching both national and international affairs in their relation to the fulfilment of prophecy and the setting up of the everlasting kingdom.

In this country there are movements launched and activities in operation which indicate the approach of stirring times in the religious field. The concerted effort on the part of several powerful organizations to persuade Congress to pass a Sunday law; the quickened zeal of the Roman Church to make America a Catholic country; the organization of the Lord’s Day Alliance in order to combine all the forces favorable to the enforcement of Sunday observance; and the formation of one great American church by combining thirty or more denominations in the Federal Council of Churches, bring us face to face with a situation fraught with peculiar interest. Never in this country has there been such a federation of forces with the avowed purpose of promoting moral reform by legislative enactment. Their work will need watching.

The recent campaign of publicity in behalf of occultism in its various phases, — a revival of Spiritualism,— and the new interpretation given to hypnotism as a healing agency, call for the presentation of the truth upon these subjects.

Many significant developments in the Old World invite the attention of the thoughtful student of present-day affairs.

Of supreme importance, however, is this advent movement and its world-wide progress, and it is only in their relation to this movement that all these other agencies and events can be rightly understood and estimated.

THE REVIEW will continue to stand for this advent message as against all efforts to pervert or to hinder it, and will seek to interpret correctly the work of these organizations and combinations which will act an important part in bringing on the final crisis. Every Seventh-day Adventist ought to be a reader of the REVIEW. We fail to see how any one can be intelligent concerning this advent movement in any other way. We hope our circle of readers may be largely increased during the year 1909.

Correction

CORRECTION.— We are requested to state that in the obituary notice of Brother Andrew Olsen, the name of one of his sons, Elder M. M. Olsen, who is now laboring in Denmark, was by oversight omitted.