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The One Hundred Thousand Dollar Fund

By W. T. Bland

FURTHER partial list of the donations received on the Washington building fund at the General Conference office.

The donation of Mary Anderson, published in the list in the REVIEW of May 19, should have been one dollar, instead of $23. This reduces the amount previously reported, $22.

Previously reported ........$10,334 02 E. D. Clayton and family .... 27 50 Pacific Union Conference .. 22 30 J. M. Kimball .............. 15 00 A sister in Christ ......... 15 00 Paul E. Gros ............... 10 00 A friend ................... 10 00 C. E. Waterman ............. 10 00 H. C. Balsbaugh ............ 5 00 Mrs. G. W. Thompson ..... 5 00 Ola Moore .................. 5 00 Fred Cramer ................ 5 00 Joseph E. Layton ........... 5 00 Mrs. J. A. Miller .......... 5 00 Mattie Kimble .............. 5 00 Mrs. M. E. Dolson .......... 5 00 H. E. Longley .............. 5 00 D. W. Emerson .............. 5 00 C. L. Butterfield .......... 5 00 Mrs. E. Emerson ............ 5 00 Mrs. H. L. Horn ............ 5 00 A friend ................... 5 00 Mrs. William Young ......... 5 00 W. W. Parkhurst ............ 5 00 Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Cash .... 5 00 George R. Close ............ 1 00 E. Spirth .................. 1 00 Mr. and Mrs. William Artibee 1 50 Mrs. Amanda Newton ......... 50 Andrew Dennison ............ 25 Stella Dennison ............ 15 Henry and Helen Dennison ... 10 John Young ................. 25 Mrs. Snayle ................. 25 Cash (no name) ............. 25 William Euin ............... 10 Mrs. Burke .................. 20 Cash (no name) ............. 25 Artie A. Bell .............. 25 A sister ................... 50 Mrs. M. M. Brown ............ 1 00 Mr. and Mrs. Orndorf ....... 2 00 Adam Rae ................... 50 Mrs. Ada Rae ............... 50 Roy Rae .................... 10 Mrs. C. Champion ........... 50 Olive LeFave ............... 50 A friend ................... 05 Mr. and Mrs. T. A. Fleck ... 2 00 Charles H. A. Brooke ....... 1 00 Eva J. Brooke .............. 1 00 Grace V. Brooke ............ 50 Florence M. Brooke ......... 50 Mrs. J. Wiesing ............ 25 W. W. Gray ................. 25 G. W. Moffat ............... 15 M. B. Darnall .............. 12 W. Shaffer ................. 10 M. Legendre ................. 06 Mr. Faringey ............... 05 Mrs. K. Boliman ............ 25 C. Bowen ................... 25 J. Gallagher ............... 25 W. H. Littleton ............ 25 A friend ................... 25 Mr. A. Blake ............... 10 Mrs. H. M. Bruce ........... 10 Mrs. H. Espelund ........... 25 Mr. Howell ................. 25 Miss Dailey ................ 25 Mrs. E. Callman ............ 50 Mr. F. J. Donohue .......... 25 Mrs. L. M. Crook ........... 25 Mrs. W. Darby .............. 10 Mrs. C. Clark .............. 25 Mr. Daggert ................ 25 Mrs. Neilson ............... 25 Mrs. Mast .................. 20 Elisha Lawson .............. 1 00 Ida E. Lawson .............. 1 00 Walter Lawson .............. 50 Lucy E. White .............. 1 00 Hattie E. Ferguson ......... 2 00 Mrs. L. F. Wait ............ 50 Nellie M. Rowe ............. 2 00 J. H. Fields ............... 2 00 Mrs C. M. King ............. 25 Arthur Pitton .............. 1 00 Eva W. Pitton .............. 1 00 Riley Norcott Langston ..... 50 Minnie Evans ............... 10 L. H. Gerdine .............. 1 00 B. T. Lewis ................ 2 00 Sam Colwell ................ 50 Guthrie Colwell ............ 50 J. W. Buckland ............. 1 00 Mrs. A. Fish ............... 1 00 A. Olson ................... 1 00 Mrs. Mary A. Hubbartt ...... 25 E. A. Mitchelltree ......... 1 00 Mr. and Mrs. Chas. McCallen 1 25 Mr. Bagnell ................ 1 00 A. E. Lewis ................ 1 00 W. W. Hyde ................. 1 00 F. S. Fish ................. 1 00 C. E. and E. E. Tribly ...... 1 00 J. J. Kulp .................. 1 00 Fred Boal .................. 1 00 A. N. Carson ............... 50 John Boal .................. 50 J. A. Byce .................. 50 W. W. Johnson .............. 1 00 Mrs. Zella Fox ............. 50 Mrs. Christian Hiss ........ 25 Thomas McClure ............. 50 David Farrell .............. 25 A. H. Boles ................ 25 Mrs. L. Long ................ 1 00 Sadie Campman .............. 50 Fred Fox ................... 50 Mrs. S. C. Smith ........... 25 J. W. Mitchelltree ......... 1 00 Solomon Bagnull ............ 1 00 A. A. Anderson ............. 1 00 Mrs. J. Harford ............ 25 Cash ....................... 25 Prustee .................... 25 Stella Chifford ............ 25 Gertrude Stambough ......... 25 Mrs. Mary Mignor ........... 50 W. W. Hamilton ............. 25 George Lehman .............. 25 Mrs. E. L. Anderson ........ 1 00 Mrs. Anna Zedaker .......... 1 00 Agnes J. Winder ............ 25 C. R. Robins ................ 1 00 Mrs. Jane Freeze ........... 1 00 North Mich. Tract Society .. 2 00 Bradford Smith and family .. 2 75 Mrs. W. H. Alexander ....... 7 00 H. Pinder .................. 10 00

Total reported ............$10,617 85 The donation of $500 in last week's list should be credited to D. A. Albin. A further list will follow.

W. T. BLAND, Assistant Treasurer.

Our School Work in China

By Ida E. Thompson

IN May, 1902, I began to teach two Chinese men from a shop in our community in Hongkong. I thought I might as well help a number in that same time as to spend my time with two; so, in November, through the kindness of a few Chinese business men, and Brother La Rue, and Mr. Anderson, the place was found, and the opening of a small school made possible. A Chinaman gave us the free use of one flat in his house, another loaned us desks, and Brother Mok Man Cheung, Brother La Rue, and Mr. Anderson furnished the remainder of the needed articles, and also had the room cleaned and freshly painted.

In February it was thought best to remove from that building, so a place was rented in the central part of the city. In the first place, we charged a school fee of fifty cents (Mexican) a month, equal to half that amount in gold. We called our school “The English Conversation School,” as its object was to teach the boys to converse.

Many boys attend school five or six years, and finish algebra, Euclid, and many other sciences, but the science of making an original sentence seems to be forgotten or neglected. It was therefore an easy matter to secure twenty—the limit—to enter, and many were turned away. In this school we charged two dollars a month. This met the expenses of the school rent, etc. With much regret we were obliged to close the school the first of August, as I was not able to continue teaching, on account of malarial fever. We had no one else to take up the work. Many came and asked me to carry on a private class when I was able to teach. I tried this for a time, but was forced to give it up also. A school could be started any day in Hongkong or Canton, and a good work might be done in this way, were men here to teach.

We number but six Sabbath-keepers in Hongkong and Canton, and each one is doing his best to learn the Chinese language, except one old man, who could not possibly teach. Perhaps some good teacher has a burden for this kind of work. He need not learn the Chinese language if he does not care to. We made the Bible the first study in the morning, and all took part. Our object was to do good while learning the language. We did not feel it profitable to start the school again, as I wanted to get into China to work among the women as soon as possible. I can not regret what I did for the boys, as I believe 30% were benefited. A small number became members of our Sabbath-school, and continued as such until I left. This gave them another opportunity to hear the Bible truth. I am sure one could soon be self-supporting in this work in either city mentioned, as the native boys are anxious to learn English.

The poor, neglected women and girls enlist my sympathies, and I feel that they especially need my efforts. Last June I came to Canton; and with Mr. Anderson and his Chinese teacher’s assistance found a good location for a girls’ school. We rented the building, and March 17 opened a school, with seventeen girls. Before a week passed, we had twenty-four. This is all at present. This is Wisconsin’s school. Last summer I asked our people there what they could do, and Brother Covert read my letter at the camp-meeting. Within five minutes after the appeal was made, five hundred dollars was raised for this work. We feel very thankful to be engaged in it. We have no other motive than to teach the truth and train workers for this vast empire. We shall write more about this school later.

We are glad our people in the homeland remember us in this part of the great harvest field. We are of good courage, knowing that a true harvest will soon be gathered, and those who sow shall surely reap.

IDA E. THOMPSON.

Teaching Missions

By William Ambrose Spicer

I AM sure there can not be a station on our missionary map in which the workers do not gather added courage from the knowledge that there is a growing army of teachers in the homelands who are teaching the missionary idea.

It is not alone that our missionaries look to the training-schools to send recruits into the fields. It is well understood that wherever a church-school is gathering the children into the fold, there is bound to be also a center of glowing interest in missions. It means a study of the fields day by day, and of the work to be done in them. That is sure to mean prayer for missions, and an earnest zeal among the children, which must stimulate the practical missionary interest in any church.

We have good reason to remember the teacher as in the very front rank of the missionary forces. And it is indeed a privilege that the teacher has. Most of us can only talk missions as we pass along. The teacher can teach missions. It is a grand subject, and the school program touches it at every turn. Our one aim in all study is to learn how best to help on this message until the cry rings out in every land, and the work is done.

With our work spreading out at many points in every continent, the whole world has a very special and personal interest for us to-day. The study of geography is to us a study of our own mission fields, the world that God loves, and that we, too, must learn verily to love. Few of us can have passed our school days without bearing away a memory of geography as one of the most interesting studies. I could never forget how real and tangible a place every corner of this earth became to some of us as children in the geography classes taught by Sister E. H. Morton. We studied a real and living world. Our missionary extension of late years has made the study a more fascinating one than ever it could have been years ago. Now it is all a study of peoples for whom our missionaries are actually working, and for whom we, too, may carry a very practical and helpful burden. How can a geography class help loving the world to-day? Nothing would seem more natural now, after some specially practical study of a field, than to close the geography recitation for the day with prayer for that country just studied and our workers' work in it.

As a missionary map for the class room, I like best of all the regular school maps. The map houses bring out cheap and good maps with the latest markings and colorings. Even the large missionary maps do not indicate national and political divisions and other details which are needed to show the world as it really is. A good map is a picture of the world that God loves, and that we must work for and pray for. By watching the reports in the papers, any teacher can readily keep in touch with the current progress in the fields.

As soon as the mission department can get to it, we shall have a pamphlet for our teachers, giving in brief outline a sketch of our missionary work abroad, the date of opening stations, the places entered, the workers engaged, etc. Such an outline requires bringing down to date now and then; but we know our teachers need at least a summary of our mission story to the present time, and the General Conference office means to arrange such a help.

A series of mission hand-books has just been issued that will surely be a boon to any teacher desiring to study the great mission fields. These hand-books tell the stirring story of the pioneer work, and sketch the general progress of the various societies since. They give information as to the physical geography of the countries, and the languages, customs, and religions of the peoples. The price is but nominal for works so complete. Here is a list of some of these books:—

“Africa Waiting;” the Problem of Africa’s Evangelization, 148 pages, 35 cents.

“Protestant Missions in South America,” 280 pages, 35 cents.

“Dawn on the Hills of T’ang;” or Missions in China, 181 pages, 35 cents.

“Japan and Its Regeneration,” 137 pages, 35 cents.

“The Cross in the Land of the Trident” (India), 108 pages, 25 cents.

“Modern Apostles in Missionary Byways”—lives of pioneer missionaries, 108 pages, 25 cents.

These are issued by the Student Volunteer Movement, 3 West Twenty-ninth St., New York. They give no discounts, as the price is put low in order to encourage teachers and leaders of mission bands to use the books. With such helps, and with the reports from our own missionaries appearing in our papers, the teacher may make the study of the great mission fields a joy and a delight indeed. And our workers on the frontier lines will be encouraged to press deeper and ever deeper into the regions still beyond, knowing that there is a growing army of believers, old and young, at home, studying the fields and their needs, ready to send re-enforcements, and to back up advance moves with means and intelligent prayer for missions. W. A. Spicer.

Christian Education

By L. A. Hoopers; Frederick Griggs

Conducted by the Department of Education of the General Conference.

L. A. Hoopers, Chairman; Frederick Griggs, Secretary.

Obituaries

Wendell.—Died at Sandy Hill, N. Y., Mrs. Edward J. Wendell, aged 43 years. Although she had been ill for two months, death was sudden and unexpected. Her husband, two sons, two daughters, and one brother survive her. Mrs. Wendell was of a loving disposition, a fond mother, and a faithful wife. Services were conducted by Rev. C. D. Kellogg (Presbyterian). *

Harrison.—Mrs. Nellah P. Harrison died at her home in Cedartown, Ga., April 16, 1904. Though in feeble health, she was an active member of the Birmingham, Ala., church for several years. She had a deep Christian experience, and fell asleep in full hope of the first resurrection. She leaves a husband and a daughter to mourn their loss. Funeral services were conducted by Rev. C. K. Henderson. C. J. Dart.

Cooney.—Sister Lizzie M. Cooney, nee White, was born in Harrison, Ill., Dec. 2, 1876; died in Colony, Kan., May 3, 1904. Sister Cooney accepted present truth in 1887, and continued faithful. The large assembly at the funeral and the abundant floral tribute showed the respect in which she was held. Three of the local pastors took part in the services. We are confident that her reward is sure. Funeral sermon was preached by the writer; text, 1 Thess. 4:13. R. W. Parmele.

Downing.—Died at her home in Kooskia, Idaho, May 12, 1904, of heart-disease, Lizzie B. Downing, aged 18 years, 1 month, and 9 days. Sister Downing accepted the third angel’s message when eleven years of age, and united with the Boise church. She was an earnest Christian, her life being one of faith and trust in her Master. She leaves a husband, a daughter three months old, a father and mother, four brothers, and four sisters to mourn their loss. Cora Alcorn.

Chandler.—Fell asleep in Jesus, May 10, 1904. Sister Mary Lillian Chandler, aged 28 years. Sister Chandler’s health was poor for a long time, yet she was cheerful, being sustained by the blessed hope. The Lincoln church has lost an earnest, cheerful worker. Father, mother, brothers, sisters, and husband mourn for her. At the funeral, words of comfort were spoken by the writer. W. B. Hill.

Ostrander.—Died at Spencer, Iowa, May 3, 1904, of a complication of diseases, Andrew J. Ostrander, aged 71 years, 6 months, and 8 days. Brother Ostrander accepted the doctrines of Seventh-day Adventists about twenty years ago. He was respected for his candor, intelligence, and piety by all who knew him. For several months he endured intense suffering from muscular rheumatism. He leaves ten sons and daughters to mourn, but not without hope. The funeral was conducted by the writer; text, 2 Tim. 1:10. Alvaro D. Wescott.

Stevenson.—Died in Durango, Colo., at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Frank Sortais, May 8, 1904, Mrs. Lacky Stevenson, aged 75 years, 11 months, 9 days. She was a member of the M. E. Church of good standing. She was the mother of eleven children, some of whom are filling important positions in the advent message. Rev. James P. Stevenson, who is now sleeping, organized the first M. E. church in the State of Texas. On the funeral occasion, words of comfort were spoken by the writer, from 2 Tim. 4:6-8. Wm. Kennedy.

Nelson.—Died at her home near Orchard, Neb., May 16, 1904, of inflammatory rheumatism terminating in heart-disease, Verne May, oldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. A. G. Nelson, aged 8 years, 6 months, and 11 days. She bore her sufferings patiently, and though young, knew what it is to lean upon the Saviour, and to trust fully in his Word. Short funeral services were held at her home; text, Job 14:14. Afterward the remains were taken to Plainview, Neb., where a longer service was held at the home of Brother Nelson’s father; text, John 11:25. The funeral was conducted by the writer, assisted by Brother Bear. J. W. Beams.

Sheldon.—Died at his home near Judd’s Corners, Shiawassee Co., Mich., April 23, 1904, Brother Asa B. Sheldon, aged 74 years, 6 months, and 2 days. Brother Sheldon received the truth under the labors of Elders I. D. Van Horn and S. H. Lane, in 1873, and was a faithful member of the Seventh-day Adventist Church from that time until his death. A wife and five children still survive him. The services were conducted by the writer in the home church, where a large number of neighbors and friends had assembled to show their respects to the deceased. He died praising the Lord for the salvation that he had found in Christ his Saviour. I. H. Evans.

Olds.—Died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. A. J. Harris, of Jackson, Mich., May 3, 1904, Clarissa E. Olds, aged 75 years. She was a member of the Freewill Baptist Church for over twenty years. About ten years ago she became acquainted with the Seventh-day Adventist faith. She remembered the 1844 movement, and often spoke of it with favor. Her name was never transferred from the Baptist record, yet she was a firm believer in the third angel’s message, in which hope she died. Almost her last words were that she was resigned to go, that being the Lord’s will. For seven months before her death, her experience and hope grew brighter. She had severe heart trouble, which, with complications, caused her death. She leaves a husband, three daughters, two sons and many friends to mourn, yet we mourn not as others who have no hope. Funeral services were conducted by Elder L. G. Kerr. A. J. Harris.

Camp-Meetings for 1904

ATLANTIC UNION CONFERENCE

Eastern Pennsylvania ........................ Maine ....................................... New York .................................... Southern New England ........................ Vermont, Hardwick .......................... Aug. 18-23 Virginia ................................... Aug. 5-14 West Virginia .............................. Western Pennsylvania, Titusville, June 16-26 Central New England, South Lancaster, Mass. ................ June 7-

CANADIAN UNION CONFERENCE

Maritime ................................... Ontario, London ............................ June 16-26 Quebec .....................................

SOUTHERN UNION CONFERENCE

Alabama, Mobile .......... July 28 to Aug. 8 North Carolina, Statesville ............... July Cumberland ................................ Florida, Plant City ............... Oct. 13-23 Georgia .................................... Louisiana .................................. Mississippi ................................ Tennessee River ............................ South Carolina .............................

LAKE UNION CONFERENCE

East Michigan .............................. Indiana .................................... Northern Illinois .......................... Northern Michigan .......................... Ohio ....................................... Southern Illinois ......................... Aug. 17-28 West Michigan .............................. Wisconsin ..................................

NORTHERN UNION CONFERENCE

Alberta, Ponoka ........................... July 12-17 Manitoba, Portage la Prairie .............. June 28 to July 10 Minnesota, Stillwater ..................... May 27 to June 3 Minnesota (local), Thief River Falls ...... June 20-27 North Dakota, Harvey ...................... June 20-27 North Dakota (local), Hankinson ........... June 29 to July 4 North Dakota (local), Devils Lake ......... July 6-11 South Dakota, Canton ...................... June 13-19

CENTRAL UNION CONFERENCE

Colorado .................................. Aug. 18-28 Iowa, Colfax .............................. June 2-12 Kansas .................................... Aug. 25 to Sept. 4 Kansas (local), Oakley .................... June 9-19 Missouri .................................. Aug. 11-21 Nebraska (local), Crawford ............... June 2-12 Nebraska (local), Loup City .............. June 21-27 Nebraska (State), Omaha .................. Sept. 2-12

SOUTHWESTERN UNION CONFERENCE

Arkansas, Russellville, Pope Co. ......... Aug. 11-23 Oklahoma, Guthrie ........................ Aug. 25 to Sept. 4 Texas, Keene ............................. July 27 to Aug. 7

PACIFIC UNION CONFERENCE

Arizona ................................... British Columbia .......................... Last of September California, Bushrod Park, Oakland ........ June 1-12 Montana (State), Townsend ................ June 16-26 Southern California ....................... Sept. 1-11 Upper Columbia ............................ Utah, Provo ............................... Aug. 10-17 Western Oregon, Corvallis ................ May 26 to June 5

The presidents of the various conferences are requested to send us information regarding any meetings not mentioned in the preceding table, so that we may be able to give a complete list. Please inform us at once of any corrections or additions that should be made to this report.

NOTICES AND APPOINTMENTS

Notice!

THE division of the Pennsylvania Tract Society having been completed, all communications for the Pennsylvania Tract Society, on and after May 17, should be addressed to the new office, 1809 Wallace St., Philadelphia, Pa., and all for the Western Pennsylvania Conference should be addressed to Corydon, Pa.

Addresses Wanted

THE Kokomo (Ind.) Seventh-day Adventist church wishes to obtain the addresses of Miss Stella Waterman, Mrs. Emma Harrison, and Lillie Fox. Any one knowing their whereabouts is requested to send their addresses to W. E. Stamm, Church Clerk, R. R. 1, Kokomo, Ind., at once.

The addresses of the following persons are wanted: Mrs. Susan Eisenberg, Mrs. Josephine Doyle, Mrs. M. E. Axc, Mr. Milton Lyon. Those knowing the whereabouts of these persons are requested to write to Mrs. Ora H. Watson, Church Clerk, Box 705 Delta, Colo.

Business Notices

BRIEF business notices will be published in this department subject to the discretion of the publishers. A charge of one dollar for one insertion of six lines, or less, and of twenty cents for every line over six, will be made, though in the case of the poor who wish employment, the charge may be remitted. Persons unknown to the managers of the publishing house must furnish good references.

FOR SALE.— Battle Creek Food Store and Cafe, 279 Woodward Ave., Detroit, Mich.; established 4 years; doing good business. Present owner would stay with new parties until fully established; good opening for man and wife. Address H. H. Todd as above.

FOR SALE.— Sawmill, average capacity 15,000 ft. hardwood per day; also good lath mill, planes and matcher; retail lumber and wood yard. Mill is well equipped; have one million ft. stock this year, and prospects good for next. Only lumber mill in village; no competition in retail business. Would exchange for good farm. Address E. A. Mesick, Prop., Mesick, Mich.

Testimonies for the Church, Volume VIII

By Editor

A LARGE number of copies of “Testimonies for the Church,” Vol. VIII, have already been sold, and yet there are many of our people who have not secured it. We are confident that there would be a large sale of this book among Seventh-day Adventists if they appreciated the value of the instruction contained in it. We continue to urge this matter because we are impressed with the importance of the counsels and warnings found in this book, and because we feel that it will be of special help to those who read it. If you have not ordered a copy, do so at once, and you will then thank us for persistently calling attention to it.

Ontario Camp-Meeting

By G. B. Thompson

THE annual conference and camp-meeting of the Ontario Conference will be held in London, June 16-26. The free use of Queen’s Park, a most convenient and desirable location, has been granted us. The park is located at the edge of the city, and is reached by street-cars from all parts of the city, making it accessible to all. London is also a central place for all our people, and we hope to see a large attendance. The railroads have granted us the usual reduction on the certificate plan. Be sure to secure a certificate when you purchase your ticket, otherwise you will have to pay full return fare.

We have secured the promise of good help for our meeting. Elders I. H. Evans and A. O. Burrill, who are well known to most of our people, expect to come at the beginning of the meeting, and remain till the close. Dr. Patience S. Bourdeau, one of our lady physicians, will also be present a portion of the time, and give instruction especially along medical lines. Brethren Thurston and Hartwell, of the Canadian Union Conference, will also be with us, in addition to our own laborers. I am sure the instruction which will be given during this meeting will be such that none can afford to miss it, and a special effort should be put forth by all to be present. Bring the youth, and the children also, as meetings will be held daily for their benefit.

The strongest exhortation that can be given to attend the meeting is the solemnity of the hour in which we live. Study this, and act accordingly. If all do this, our desires in this matter will be realized. G. B. THOMPSON.

Dr. G. A. Hare Arrives

Dr. G. A. Hare and family arrived from California on Friday of last week. They have taken a house at Takoma Park.

Brother A. G. Daniells

BROTHER A. G. DANIELLS is attending meetings in Minnesota, Nebraska, and Iowa. Brother E. W. Farnsworth, who has arrived from Australia, is assisting in the camp-meetings in Minnesota and Iowa. Brother W. A. Spicer is still on the Pacific coast, but will return to Washington after the California camp-meeting.

Teachers’ Summer School

A TEACHERS' summer school will be held at St. Helena, Cal., beginning Wednesday, June 15. All teachers attending the summer school will receive the following financial aid from the California Conference: tent, railroad fare from Oakland to St. Helena, and allowance of two dollars a week for board. The managers of the St. Helena Sanitarium will arrange to board the teachers at a rate not exceeding two dollars. The school will be held in a choice location in the woods. All teachers expecting to attend the school should make application to J. S. Osborne, secretary of the committee.

Central Union Conference Summer Normal for Christian Teachers

We have received a neat twelve-page announcement of the “Central Union Conference Summer Normal for Christian Teachers,” which will be held at Atchison, Kan., June 21 to August 16. The course of instruction includes the following subjects: Physiology, Arithmetic, Grammar, Nature Study, Bible Doctrine, United States History, Drawing, Orthography, Didactics, Vocal Music, Geography, Denominational History, and Young People’s Work. Those desiring further information should correspond with Elder B. E. Huffman, 821 W. 5 St., Topeka, Kan., or with their superintendent of church-schools.

Southern Watchman Signs Number

The special issue of the Southern Watchman, known as the Signs number, can be sold for an indefinite time, as the date of this paper is not prominent, and the special theme, the soon coming of the Saviour, never grows old. Those who have not already sent in their orders for this number of the Watchman can still do so without any embarrassment on account of the date. This is an excellent opportunity to call the attention of many people to the nearness of the end and the consummation of all things. Let every one have a part in the good work.

Review and Herald Publishing Association

THE first annual meeting of the constituency of the Review and Herald Publishing Association was held at Berrien Springs, Mich., in connection with the second biennial session of the Lake Union Conference, according to appointment. A full report will be given by the secretary of the meeting, but we wish to call attention to one important action taken, viz., the change in the constituency. The by-laws of the Association were so amended as to include in the constituency the trustees of the Association, the executive committees of all local conferences in the Atlantic, Canadian, Lake, and Northern Union Conferences, and all stockholders in the Seventh-day Adventist Publishing Association of Battle Creek, Mich., who donate their stock in said Association to the General Conference trustee, Brother I. H. Evans, and who make a written request for membership in the Washington association before Jan. 1, 1905. This action, which was unanimously taken, has caused general satisfaction among all the old friends of the publishing work.

Washington, D. C.

By J. S. Washburn

THE first baptism in the Memorial church, using the new baptistery, was administered Sabbath morning, May 28. Four men and two women were baptized. The church had originally been built by the Methodist Protestant people, and no provision had been made for a baptistery. We were at first doubtful whether it could be fitted in, but it seems now as if the church were originally intended for the work of Seventh-day Adventists. The original motto over the pulpit, “Thy kingdom come,” was most appropriate.

This first baptism was a most interesting occasion. There were cases of special interest. Two of the brethren had been believers in the truth for years, but had become discouraged, and felt that they had gone far out of the way. They had not as yet been connected with the Memorial church. Both of these brethren have had a remarkable experience. The refreshing, resurrection power of the Spirit of God had been at work upon their hearts, and a new life and hope had sprung up. These brethren with their families united with the church. There were others who had recently come to the truth.

This church, which started with thirty members in September, 1902, has quadrupled its membership. We are praying, and we believe that this church will be a truly representative church to all our people, and for all our work. The Lord seemed specially near to us on this occasion, and the sweetness and freshness of a new hope came into our hearts. We believe we are at the very beginning of infinitely greater things than have ever been experienced in our work before.

A further list of donations to the $100,000 fund will be found on page 21. The list is nearly double the usual length, although there are no large donations this week. But the number of donations is largely increasing, and many of the friends who have received the subscription lists are finding them too short to record all the names of givers. We will gladly furnish to these friends any number of subscription lists they can use.

One interesting feature in this week’s donations is the fact that a large number of the gifts are from people who are not Seventh-day Adventists. If all our people in every place will visit their friends with the leaflets and subscription papers, I am certain they will confer upon them a great blessing. “It is more blessed to give than to receive.” He who is able to persuade a friend to make a gift to the cause of God is conferring upon him a much greater favor than he would were he himself to bestow that gift upon his friend. For this reason we may ask without fear or apology. But do not fail to lead in this work of giving. Nothing appeals to others so much as example.

J. S. WASHBURN.