p. 21 | Review and Herald, Vol. 91, No. 41. (10/1/1914)

Earlier text: Keizan, Chosen

NOTICES AND APPOINTMENTS

Camp Meetings

COLUMBIA UNION

Chesapeake ........................Oct. 4-11

PACIFIC UNION

Arizona ..........................Oct. 8-18

SOUTHEASTERN UNION

Florida, Orlando ..................Oct. 8-18

Florida, Orlando (colored) ........Oct. 8-18

Florida Camp Meeting for Colored

By M. C. Strachan

This year it is decided to hold our camp at Orlando, a beautiful city. Every possible arrangement is being made for the comfort and convenience of those who will attend. A strong delegation of believers is expected from various places in Georgia, also a large attendance of our own people from Florida. It is always a special delight to meet new believers at our annual gatherings, and this year will be no exception to the rule.

The camp meeting for the white believers will be held at the same time and in the same city. This will assure us good help from the union and North American Division conferences. Strong colored workers will come from other States to help in the instruction.

The dining department will be operated on the cafeteria plan. All should bring their usual camp meeting requisites, being sure to add heavy quilts and wraps, for the nights and mornings may be cool.

Let all plan to be on the grounds the first day of the camp. The date is October 8-18. Be sure to get a certificate receipt when purchasing ticket; this will insure reduced fare on returning home.

Those wishing to engage tent or room should write immediately to the undersigned, addressing him at 10 West Church St., Orlando, Fla. Come, bring the children, bring the gray-haired fathers and mothers; get your neighbors and friends interested, and bring them.

M. C. STRACHAN.

Obituaries

PETERS.—Sarah Louise Peters died in Guadeloupe, West Indies, Aug. 21, 1914, aged 74 years and 6 months. She was the wife of a Moravian teacher and minister, and accepted present truth in Antigua, British West Indies, with her children, and was baptized by Elder Van Deusen in 1898. Nine years ago mother came to make her home with us. Her health was feeble for several months before her death. When asked of her soul's welfare, she gave us the consolation that all was well for eternity. She was of a quiet, pleasant, and uncomplaining disposition, and endeared herself to all who knew her. We held the funeral service in our meeting room, and although we were comparative strangers here, the neighbors and friends, by their presence and otherwise, expressed their sympathy. Two daughters, one son (Elder G. E. Peters, in the United States), and six grandchildren are left to mourn their loss. We shall meet her in the morning. PHILIP AND LOUISE GIDDINGS.

LYTLE.—Hopkins Lytle was born in Medina County, Ohio, in July, 1829, and died at his home at Alpena, Mich., Sept. 12, 1914, aged 85 years. He embraced present truth about five years ago, and died with the hope of a part in the first resurrection. We laid him to rest with the assurance that this hope will be realized. His wife and two sons are left to mourn. E. A. PIPER.

FALK.—Mary Elizabeth Howe was born in Marshalltown, Iowa, and died at her home in Spokane, Wash., Sept. 3, 1914, at the age of 47 years, 3 months, and 5 days. She was married to J. L. Falk on Feb. 5, 1885. He and their seven children, together with her four brothers and five sisters, are left to mourn. The deceased believed the truth, although she never united with the church. We believe that she sleeps in Jesus. A. M. DART.

CARTER.—Nancy Carter, wife of Samuel W. Carter, died at her home in Oaklawn, Ga., Sept. 12, 1914. Her husband, eight children, and one sister, together with many relatives and friends, are left to mourn. Sister Carter was a noble woman, loved by all who knew her. For about twenty-five years she was a member of the Seventh-day Adventist Church. Her hope was in God, and she fell asleep to await the resurrection call. C. B. STEPHENSON.

JOHNSON.—Amelia Johnson was born in Louisiana, May 6, 1855, and died at the home of her daughter in Sugartown, La., Aug. 29, 1914. She accepted present truth in the summer of 1907, and faithfully followed its precepts until the time of her death. She was especially active in missionary work, and through her efforts several persons accepted the third angel's message. Seven children are left to mourn, but they sorrow in hope. O. F. FRANK.

HAILEY.—Charles Henry Hailey was born near Christchurch, Hampshire, England, Oct. 29, 1856, and died of cancer, at his home, near Hythe, July 21, 1914. In 1880 he was married to Mrs. Hannah Light. To this union was born one daughter, who is still living. Although attending the Wesleyan chapel in his early life, Brother Hailey made no profession of Christianity until he was converted, through reading the third angel's message as presented in the REVIEW and the Signs of the Times. In the early days of the message in Southampton, Sister Hailey came in touch with some of our people, and embraced the Sabbath truth. Her husband opposed her at first, but finally, through reading his Bible and the papers, was led to give his heart to the Lord and obey the truth. In 1883 he and his wife were baptized together by Elder J. H. Durland, and united with the Seventh-day Adventist Church in Southampton. He remained faithful until death. For a number of years Brother and Sister Hailey resided in Southampton, where their hospitable home was open wide to their brethren. Later they moved across Southampton Water, making their home on the edge of the New Forest, near Hythe. Here, away from the din and traffic of the busy city, many of our faithful workers have had a few hours of quiet rest before proceeding on their journeys to and fro in Great Britain, to the Continent, or to America. Brother Hailey always responded to every call for help in connection with the advancement of the message. In the spring of 1913, on account of failing health, he was obliged to spend some weeks in the Southampton Hospital, where he underwent a serious operation. Although giving relief, this did not prove a cure. The suffering was intense, but our brother bore it patiently, thinking not of himself, but of how he might help others to accept Christ and obey the truth. On July 21, 1914, he peacefully fell asleep in Jesus, leaving a wife, one daughter, a stepson, and four brothers to mourn their loss. In a Baptist chapel about five miles from his home the funeral service was conducted by the writer, in the presence of a large circle of friends. S. G. HAUGHEY.

SPICER.—Susana M. Coon was born in Alfred, N. Y., May 18, 1827, of Seventh-day Baptist parentage. Graduating from Alfred University, she engaged in teaching, both in Alfred and in De Ruyter Institute, N. Y. In 1849 she was united in marriage to Ambrose C. Spicer; and from 1851 to 1858 they had charge of the Seventh-day Baptist Academy in Milton, Wis., now Milton College. In 1875, in Minnesota, she, with her husband, joined the Seventh-day Adventist Church. Removing next year to Michigan, she taught for a time in Battle Creek College, working also in the publishing house. A lifelong Christian, the “blessed hope” was her support and stay. Her last conscious words were “pray” and “amen.” She died Aug. 31, 1914, aged 87 years, 3 months, and 12 days, in Takoma Park, Md., where she had been living since the death of her husband, in Battle Creek, Mich., about eleven years ago. Two sons, one daughter, and three grandchildren remain to remember her devoted Christian life and to mourn her departure. Brief funeral services, conducted by the writer, were held in the home in the presence of her near relatives and a few sympathizing friends. She was laid to rest in the Washington cemetery. J. N. ANDERSON.

KISNER.—Almina Kisner, wife of George H. Kisner, died Sept. 6, 1914, in Mountain View, Cal., of pulmonary tuberculosis. Her maiden name was Thompson. She was born in New York State, Jan. 19, 1857. She was, therefore, at the time of her death aged 57 years, 7 months, and 17 days. She moved to Wisconsin when a small child, and was left an orphan at nine years. She was married to Brother Kisner on Oct. 1, 1873, at Stockbridge, Wis. One child, Walter P., died of tuberculosis in 1908. One child remains, Marion E., the wife of Brother A. A. Cone. Accepting the truth about thirty years ago, Sister Kisner gave her whole heart to the work. Twenty-three years ago she entered conference work as a Bible worker, and most of the time afterward was actively engaged in that work. Many have accepted the truth as the result of her efforts. She always combined caring for the sick with her Bible work. Her life was one of constant service for others, and this was kept up to her last moments. One of the last things that she did was to write to one of her Bible readers, pleading that Jesus be accepted before it is too late. She was a devoted wife and mother, and her life was characterized by patience, faith in God, and unselfishness. Her loved ones sorrow not as those that have no hope. M. C. WILCOX.

TAPHOUSE.—Died of cancer, at the Garden City Sanitarium, San Jose, Cal., Sept. 9, 1914, Sister Gertrude Emma Taphouse, wife of Elder James Taphouse, in the fifty-eighth year of her age. Sister Taphouse was born in Ionia County, Michigan, Sept. 1, 1856. Her husband, a son, and a daughter, one brother, and three grandchildren are left to mourn their loss. Sister Taphouse, with her husband, united with the Seventh-day Adventist Church in 1880, under the ministry of Elder G. K. Owen and wife, at Richmond, Mich., after which they moved to Battle Creek and connected with the sanitarium, where they worked for twenty-one years. As long as her health permitted, Sister Taphouse was a faithful and untiring worker for the salvation of others, and her faith in this divine message and its final triumph increased with the lapse of time. The doors of her home were always open to receive and instruct those whom she had interested in this blessed, soul-saving message. No sacrifice on her part seemed too great when it involved the salvation of souls. She was a devoted mother to her children, and will be greatly missed by them, and also by others whose lives have been blended with her own. She was a great sufferer for a number of years, but her sufferings are over, and she sleeps in Jesus. The funeral was held from the Place Undertaking Parlors at Los Gatos. Words of comfort were spoken by the writer from John 6: 39, 40. A. E. PLACE.

RENNE.—Claudine Renne, son of Mr. and Mrs. D. P. Renne, was born Sept. 11, 1914, and died September 13. We believe the little one will be placed in the arms of its parents in the resurrection morning. A. M. DART.

STARKEY.—Charles Cumley Starkey was born in Fountain County, Indiana, April 10, 1867, and died at Garden Grove, Cal., July 6, 1914. He came West in 1907 and spent the remainder of his life in California, where, two years ago, he heard and accepted the truths of the third angel's message. He remained faithful until the last. He is survived by a sorrowing wife and five children, but they are not left without the hope of a glad reunion when the Saviour comes. Words of consolation were spoken by the writer. HARRY MCWHINNY.

AUTEN.—Mattie Gaskell Auten died at Daisy, Tenn., Sept. 12, 1914, aged nearly 73 years. Sister Auten was born Sept. 15, 1842, in Niagara County, New York. Her parents were strong believers in the first angel's message, in which faith she was reared. In 1862 she embraced the truths of the third angel's message under the labors of Moses Hull, and these truths became more and more precious to her as the years went by. At the age of twenty-one years she was married to Horatio Lindsay, of New York, and after his death she was married to Brother Ben Auten in the spring of 1878. Later they moved from Michigan to Iowa, where they remained about fifteen years. From Iowa they came to the Southern field to do what they could in advancing the work of this last message here. Several years were spent in central Tennessee, near McMinnville. They then came to Chattanooga. Here they bought a little home a few miles from the city, where the truth for these times had not been heard. Through careful missionary efforts an interest was created, which it was my privilege to help ripen off. Through the efforts of the conference a good strong church was raised up, which Brother and Sister Auten cared for until they felt they could be released; then they removed, at the request of the conference, to Daisy, another new field, a few miles to the north of Chattanooga. At this place Sister Auten died of old age and general debility. She was a consistent Christian and a loving companion, and died in full hope of a soon-coming Saviour. She leaves a husband and one son to mourn their loss. Her remains were returned to the old home in Knoxville, Iowa, for burial. O. C. GODSMARK.

Isaiah 4:5, 6

By Mrs. L. D. Avery-Stuttle

MRS. L. D. AVERY-STUTTLE

'Tis darkness all, save where his hand Hath brushed aside the shadows gray; Then by hope's rainbow brightly spanned, I see ahead the dawning day.

'Tis darkness all; I dare not seek To pierce the blackness of the night; But when I hear my Master speak, The dismal way seems fair and bright.

'Tis darkness all; one little step, One single hour, I cannot see; And yet with joy my bosom leaps, To know that Jesus leadeth me. My daily food his hands provide, My simple raiment, too, he brings. He sweetly lingers by my side, Until for joy my spirit sings.

I love to feel his gentle hand, And hear his thrilling voice, and yet, E'en though I know his boundless love, Like wayward child, I oft forget. And still, with tenderest Father's love, He gently leads my timorous feet, And oft his thoughtful care provides A cool pavilion from the heat.

Why am I, O, so slow to learn The lesson he so kindly gives? Why sing I not, with trustful heart, “I know that my Redeemer lives”? And so the selfsame lesson still In patient love he giveth me— To bow submissive to his will Who paid my debt on Calvary.

And this I know: When I have learned The wondrous lesson he hath given, Some blessed morn I'll hear him say, “Enough; swing wide the gates of heaven.”

*Lansing, Mich.

Requests for Prayer

A MICHIGAN sister, who is suffering from a nervous breakdown, begs us to pray for her recovery.

Writing from Canada, a brother asks prayer in behalf of his children, and for himself, that he may be restored to health.

Business Notice

For SALE.—Two lots, 60 x 120 ft. each, near the Florida Sanitarium. Close to post office, railroad station, church school, and church. Price reasonable. Address C. V. Achenbach, Washington Missionary College, Takoma Park, D. C.

Publications Wanted

THE following-named persons desire late, clean copies of our publications, sent postpaid, for missionary purposes:—

Pearl Marr, Medicine Lodge, Kans. Continuous supply of the Signs, Watchman, Instructor, and Life and Health.

Mrs. D. W. Courtney, R. F. D. 3, Victoria, Tex. Especially Signs, Instructor, and Little Friend.

Emma Kincaid, 2557 A. (Rear) Hebert St., St. Louis, Mo. Periodicals, including the War Extra.

Myrtle Lyons, 4028 Avenue P, Galveston, Tex. Continuous supply.

Address Wanted

The church at Snohomish, Wash., is anxious to learn the whereabouts of Katie Deiner, whose name is on the church register, but whose present address is unknown. Any information should be sent to Nellie J. Simmons, Snohomish, Wash.

The Florida Conference Association

The eighth annual session of the Florida Conference Association of Seventh-day Adventists will convene on the camp ground at Orlando, Fla., at 11 A. M., Tuesday, Oct. 13, 1914, to elect officers for the ensuing year, and to transact such other business as may properly come before the association.

W. H. Heckman, President; W. M. Lee, Secretary.

The Florida Sanitarium and Benevolent Association

By W. H. Heckman; H. A. Shreve

The seventh annual session of the Florida Sanitarium and Benevolent Association will convene on the Seventh-day Adventist camp ground, at Orlando, Fla., Monday, Oct. 12, 1914, at 11 A. M., to elect officers for the ensuing year, and to transact such other business as may properly come before the association. The voters of this association are the regularly accredited delegates of the Florida Conference.

W. H. Heckman, President; H. A. Shreve, Secretary.

The Chesapeake Conference

By ROSCOE T. BAER; WINDOM T. DURST

The fifteenth annual session of the Chesapeake Conference will be held at Baltimore, Md., Oct. 4-11, 1914. The purpose of the meeting is the election of officers for the ensuing year, and the transaction of such other business as may properly come before the conference. The first meeting of the conference, for organization, appointment of committees, etc., will be called at 11 A. M., Monday, October 5. Each church in the conference is entitled to one delegate for its organization, and one additional delegate for each ten members. A full delegation is desired from all our churches.

ROSCOE T. BAER, President; WINDOM T. DURST, Secretary.

The Chesapeake Conference Association

By ROSCOE T. BAER; WINDOM T. DURST

THE Chesapeake Conference Association of Seventh-day Adventists, a body corporate under the laws of the State of Delaware, will hold its annual meeting in connection with the regular conference meeting at Baltimore, Oct. 4-11, 1914. The first meeting will be held Tuesday, October 6, at 11 A. M., for the purpose of electing officers, and transacting such business as may properly come before the meeting.

ROSCOE T. BAER, President; WINDOM T. DURST, Secretary.

Each Person’s Special Work

No one of my fellows can do that special work for me which I came into this world to do; he can do a higher work, but he cannot do my work. I cannot hand my work over to him, any more than I can hand over my responsibilities and my gifts.—J. Ruskin.

Cheerfulness and Hope in Life

THE men whom I have seen succeed best in life have always been cheerful and hopeful men, who went about their business with a smile on their faces, and took the changes and chances of this life like men, facing rough and smooth alike as it came.—Charles Kingsley.

Books for Mature Minds

Ministry of the Spirit

A New Book

By G. B. Thompson

A NEW book designed to strengthen the spiritual life of the Christian. This is not a treatise on doctrinal points, but a book on practical Christianity; not an argument, but a study of the fundamentals of Christian living,—a book that will assist you to attain your highest ideals, and encourage still higher standards. It deals with the subject of the Holy Spirit in the individual life and in the church, the Spirit in the Old Testament and in the New.

It emphasizes the need of the Holy Spirit, and the conditions favorable to its reception; considers its fruits and gifts as well as the result of Spirit filling.

223 pages. Cloth, 75 cents.

Early Writings

By Mrs. E. G. White

A COMPILATION and reprint of the first published testimonies of Mrs. White. An entirely new edition, from new plates, uniform in size with “Testimonies for the Church.”

316 pages. Cloth, 75 cents; limp leather, $1.25.

The Conflict Between Capital and Labor

By E. T. Russell

RECENT clashes between capital and labor have emphasized the importance of this subject. This book is not an argument on either side of the question, but a history of the struggle, containing important facts and data and much general information on one of the most perplexing problems of the day.

208 pages. Attractive board binding, 75 cents.

American State Papers

A COMPREHENSIVE collection of facts on religious legislation. Valuable for study, research, and reference. Nothing else like it has ever been printed. The large amount of data, unavailable from other sources, makes the book indispensable to statesmen who are opposed to religious legislation, to ministers who see the danger of a united church and state, and to all who wish information on one of the most important subjects of the day.

800 pages. Cloth, $1.25.

Books for the Young

Best Stories From the Best Book

THE first portion of this book consists of easy lessons in script and print for young children, and is illustrated by three-color work and pen sketches. The second section is designed for older children, and includes the discussion of important events in Bible history written in a way to hold the attention of the youth, and a study of many vital topics of present truth, presented in an attractive manner.

200 pages. Board, 60 cents; cloth, 75 cents.

Gospel Primer No. 2

THIS book, one of the latest of the Juvenile Series, is designed for pupils of the second and third grades. The first fifteen pages are devoted to an acrostic, two stanzas occupying a page and illustrated by color engravings. It contains full-page illustrations and a full-page copy of the ten commandments, with an illustrated border. The remaining portion of the book contains Bible stories.

96 pages. Cloth binding, 50 cents.

Easy Steps in the Bible Story

ONE of the most fascinating books of Bible stories ever printed. It is so carefully written as always to instruct and entertain the child. It should be placed in every home where there are children, before they have formed a liking for books less suited to their needs. It is profusely illustrated with three-color work and original illustrations, and contains a complete index. The pronunciation of all difficult words is indicated.

616 pages. Cloth, $3.00; half morocco, $4.00; morocco, $5.00.

Garden Neighbors

By L. A. Reed

A BOOK of birds and nature stories. From the first chapter, “A Neighborhood Quarrel,” to the last one, “Invitations to Birds,” the book is filled with stories that fascinate the young and encourage the habit of observation.

256 pages. Cloth, $1.00.

Order from your tract society

REVIEW AND HERALD PUBLISHING ASSOCIATION

TAKOMA PARK, WASHINGTON, D. C.

Harvest Ingathering Review Translated

THE Harvest Ingathering REVIEW has been translated into German and Danish-Norwegian. Each paper contains thirty-two pages, and has the same articles and illustrations, with the same cover design in three colors, as appear in the English. While these papers are intended for these two nationalities, in our large cities sections will be found where English churches may use them to good advantage. These papers should be ordered through the tract societies.

This week Miss Grace White is sailing from New York for Havana, Cuba, to join the staff of the Cuban Mission. Miss White was formerly engaged in the Bible work in Guadalajara, Mexico, and since leaving that field has been working in the West Michigan Conference.

The Christian Spirit Versus the Partisan Spirit

The Scriptures declare that God “hath made of one blood all nations of men for to dwell on all the face of the earth.” Acts 17:26. “God is no respecter of persons: but in every nation he that feareth him, and worketh righteousness, is accepted with him.” Acts 10:34, 35. The life of Christ was given not for the salvation of the Jew alone, but for all the world. “For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.” John 3:16.

Seventh-day Adventists, above every other people in the world, should recognize these principles. They have been made the conservators of the gospel message which is to go to every creature. They are connected with a movement which includes in its operations believers in nearly every nation under heaven. These are all one in Christ Jesus, and in this spirit of oneness they should reach out to their fellows everywhere, and labor for their salvation. The recognition of the wideness of God’s mercy, the breadth and depths of his love, and the comprehensive character of the gospel, will eliminate from every heart the spirit of exclusiveness and partisanship.

How illy it becomes the believers in this message to become partisans in any national or international strife which may be going on in the world. The cherishing of this spirit unfits for Christlike missionary labor. Its expression by word or its manifestation in the life only serves to engender in the hearts of our fellows national animosities and class distinctions. In all our intercourse with men, let us avoid giving expression to that which will engender a spirit of strife.

We should view the great conflict in which so many of our fellow men are engaged, in the light of the prophetic word — from God’s standpoint, not from man’s. It is not for us to seek to determine the relative responsibility of the contestants. With the conflicting reports which are daily published, with the charges and countercharges which are made by those engaged in the conflict, we shall do well to reserve all judgment. In the true spirit of neutrality and non-partisanship, in the spirit of the Master, let us stand as the friend of every man of every nationality, doing all in our power to rescue from eternal destruction the souls for whom Christ died.

Let us beware of a partisan spirit. Let us be broad-minded, generous-hearted, and cherish toward those of every nationality the spirit of the Lord Jesus Christ.

Hyatts Sail for South Africa

THIS week Mrs. W. S. Hyatt and her daughter, Miss Helen Hyatt, are sailing from New York for England, en route to Cape Town, South Africa, having spent some months in America on furlough.

India Mission Workers Return

We learn that last week Brother L. J. and Sister Burgess, of the India Mission, sailed from Seattle by a Japanese liner, to return to their work in India. They will transship in Hongkong, China, for Calcutta.

Mission Party Sails for Asia

Arrangements had been made for a party of thirteen to sail from Seattle, September 26, for China, Singapore, and India Mission points. Owing to disarrangement of shipping business, the sailing, however, was canceled, and most of the party transferred to a ship listed to sail October 6.

Asiatic Division Meeting Withdrawn

The General Conference has received a cable message from Shanghai, announcing the withdrawal of the general meeting of the Asiatic Division, which had been appointed for Shanghai, in November, and which Elder Daniells, now in Australia, was expected to attend. The appointment is evidently taken up on account of the difficulty workers experience in getting from place to place while steamship schedules are so disarranged.

Mission Work in Northern Mexico

We learn that some days ago Prof. G. W. Caviness entered northern Mexico for the purpose of visiting companies of believers in various parts. It had been planned for all the American workers of our Mexican Mission, working along the Texas border, to follow on this week, we believe, to attend a general meeting in Monterrey, and to reestablish work at the Mexico City headquarters. Possibly recent disturbing events may further postpone this plan.

Elder and Mrs. Beckner Visit Washington

We were glad last week to greet Elder and Mrs. J. B. Beckner, formerly of the West Indies, who spent a few days in Washington on their way from Massachusetts to Virginia, where they are to engage in evangelistic work. At the time of the last General Conference Elder Beckner was advised to remain in this country for a time on account of his health. With returning strength he has been anxious to get into active field service once again.

“A Reply to Dr. Gladden”

UNDER this head Harper’s Weekly for September 26 makes the following announcement:—

“W. W. Prescott, editor of the Protestant Magazine of Washington, D. C., has submitted a reply to Washington Gladden’s ‘The Antipapal Panic,’ published in a recent issue. Mr. Prescott’s article, ‘The Propapal Program,’ is marked by the same moderation and spirit of fairness that have characterized Dr. Gladden’s discussions. It will appear in the next issue of Harper’s Weekly.”

This article will be published in Harper’s Weekly for October 3. It may be obtained at all news stands.

A Donation for the Work Among the Colored People

By I. H. Evans

For some years we have annually taken up a donation to help carry our denominational work among the large colored population in the United States.

The growth in the number of colored people professing the truth is certainly most encouraging. In some conferences the Negro believers are in the majority numerically. They pay a liberal tithe; they are devoted; and they are trying to educate their children for service in the Lord's work.

Concerning the growth of the work among the colored people in the South, during the past summer, Elder C. B. Stephenson, secretary of the Negro Department, says: “The work for the Negroes is progressing nicely in the South. The camp meetings this season, as a rule, were the best ever held. There was a large attendance from the outside, a number of conversions, and encouraging after meetings. Donations to missions were very good. With few exceptions, all the conferences had camp meetings. This work is getting on a very good working basis now, and the future is bright. Every tent meeting has borne good results. In most cases a church has been developed. The hearts of the people are open to receive the message.”

Sabbath, October 3, is the time for the special donation to be taken. The time in which to prepare for it is short, but we need a liberal offering this year. In 1913, owing to the shortage in funds, the appropriation to the work for the Negro race was much less than had been asked for by those in charge of the work. This shortage was a source of great perplexity, and necessitated reducing the active force of workers to the minimum. Our colored laborers bravely shared the self-denial, and in some conferences they have been satisfied with reduced wages for some time, or else have taken up self-supporting work.

The offering should be liberal in order that the work, which promises such a rich harvest of souls, be not hindered. Remember the date is Sabbath, October 3, and let us all take part in helping give the message to this needy people.

I. H. Evans.