Earlier text: An Echo From the India ConferenceBROTHER D. H. LEWIS reports six new adherents to the truth in Westphalia, Mich. SUNDAY night meetings have been opened with a promising interest in Berkeley Hall, Boston, Mass. THE Minnesota Worker announces a canvassers' institute to be held at Maplewood School, Maple Plain, April 4-18. A COURSE of meetings which was begun in Flint, Mich., and continued four weeks, resulted in adding five to the number of Sabbath-keepers there. A SABBATH-SCHOOL of about thirty members has been organized at Viborg, S. D., where meetings have been held recently by John W. and Tillie Christian. THE Nebraska Reporter says: “The conference committee is planning for a workers' council in March or April, to arrange for the most vigorous summer's campaign ever entered upon in Nebraska.” ELDER C. MCREYNOLDS reports the dedication of a new church building at El Dorado, Kan., which was erected at a cost of $1,263. Citizens of the place donated a fine bell. There is no debt upon the building. ELDER W. J. STONE reports that the church at Hartford City, Ind., “is greatly encouraged by the additions during the recent series of meetings.” A Sabbath-school of nineteen members was organized February 11 in the vicinity of Hartford City, which has since grown to about double this number. SISTER MARY I. STEELE reports from Preston, Kan.: “I now have forty-eight families reading The Family Bible Teacher. Elders Thorn and Johnson have been holding a series of meetings here, with a good interest. My readers crowded the house every evening. Some have taken their stand for the truth, and there are others who will do so soon.” —Twenty-nine persons were injured in a collision between trains in the new subway in New York City, March 7. The accident constitutes one feature of a strike of subway employees which began a few days before, new men being required as engineers. —President Roosevelt will recommission all the members of his former cabinet, with the exception of Postmaster-general Wynne, whose position is now filled by Hon. George B. Cortelyou, late chairman of the Republican national committee and formerly private secretary to President McKinley. —The Standard Oil trust has retaliated against the State of Kansas for its action against the trust, by an order through the Prairie Oil and Gas Company, the Kansas branch of the Standard Oil monopoly, to the effect that hereafter no Kansas oil testing below thirty degrees gravity will be bought by the company. This affects nearly two thirds of the Kansas production, the average of Kansas oil in degrees of gravity being only twenty-eight. The grand jury at Cynthiana, Ky., brought in two hundred indictments against the Standard Oil trust March 8.22 —Serious rioting in Spain was reported by telegrams from Barcelona, dated March 8. It is stated that 40,000 unemployed workmen in Spain are starving, and meetings of the unemployed are held to protest against the holding of carnivals at such a time. At the meetings the cry is frequently raised, ‘Long live anarchy!’ There have been numerous conflicts between striking workmen and the police. —In a ‘rescript’ issued March 3 the czar has promised the people the right of petition for a redress of grievances, which is considered in Russia a long step toward representative government, and has caused great rejoicing among the people generally, though there are some who are skeptical as to the realization of any greater measure of the long-sought blessings of liberty. In central Russia there is an uprising of the peasants against the land-owners, and the former are pillaging the villages and destroying property. The strike still continues in St. Petersburg, with little signs of improvement. —President-elect Roosevelt and Vice-President-elect Fairbanks took the oath of office March 4, as the central figures of a display which in magnitude and magnificence eclipsed all like demonstrations in American history. As pertinent to the occasion the Literary Digest observes: “The biggest and most spectacular inaugural celebration in our history leads the newspapers again to remark upon the President’s tremendous popularity, and to voice the apprehension, plainly expressed in some editorials and hinted in others, that his alleged tendency to overstep his powers during his term as an ‘accidental’ president may develop to an even greater degree now that he is president by election to that office.” The number of visitors at the capital was far greater than has marked any previous inauguration. —Governor Joseph W. Folk, of Missouri, who has risen to prominence as the opponent of “boodlers” and corruptionists in St. Louis, finds himself opposed by the race-track ring in Missouri, which boasts that it controls legislation in that State. A Jefferson City, Mo., telegram says: “The race-track gambling ring is boasting to-day [March 8] that it has control of the Missouri Senate. Not only this, but the ring has defied the governor, and served notice that unless he yields to the demand for a compromise racing bill to permit book making and pool selling, the anti-bribery and other bills which the administration favors will not be passed. One of the combine said to the governor to-day: ‘If you will agree to meet us half-way, we are willing to make your anti-bribery bill a law.’ Mr. Folk informed the senate missionary that he would not yield an inch, that compromise would neither be tolerated nor considered.” —A determined effort is in progress, in Philadelphia, backed by a combination of the religious forces of the city, to deliver that municipality from the vice and corruption which have long been notoriously prevalent in Pennsylvania’s metropolis. A feature of this effort was the observance of a special day of prayer, February 28, by the clergy of the city, the W. C. T. U., and others, to the end that the city officials, particularly the mayor and the director of public safety, might be influenced to take a proper attitude toward the existing evils. Two hundred ministers met for prayer in Holy Trinity church, and about three hundred more observed the occasion in their respective churches, while at the same time about 1,000 women met for a like purpose in one of the Methodist churches. The religious leaders have appointed a committee to study the situation, collect evidence, and take such steps as will force the responsible officials to take such action as is possible under the law. —In the greatest battle of the war thus far, and perhaps the greatest and most sanguinary in modern times, Field-Marshal Oyama, the Japanese commander-in-chief, has completely defeated the Russian General Kuropatkin, the Russian forces being put to utter rout, with tremendous loss of men, guns, stores and munitions in general. The Japanese forces occupy Mukden, the ancient Chinese capital, which has been the Russian base throughout the winter. To win this victory it was necessary for the Japanese to assault and carry positions which the Russians have been fortifying for months, and these assaults were made with a fanatical bravery and utter disregard of life which probably has never been surpassed in the annals of warfare. The line of battle extended twenty miles, and the effort of the Japanese commander was to outflank and encircle the Russian forces, and cut off their retreat northward from Mukden, in which aim he was largely successful, though Kuropatkin and a portion of his shattered army are said to have escaped to Tie Pass. The total number of men in the two armies is believed to have been about 700,000, and of these more than 150,000 are believed to have been killed or disabled. Meanwhile it is reported from St. Petersburg that General Kuropatkin has been recalled, and that he will be court-martialed for his defeat. The Russian government declares that it is unshaken in its intention to prosecute the war to a successful issue. —Secretary Garfield, of the Department of Commerce and Labor, recently submitted to the President a report of his investigation of the beef trust, in which he stated that he found nothing to justify legal action against it as a violator of the law. This report being made public, the Kansas Legislature adopted a resolution, March 6, which challenges the correctness of its conclusions, citing in evidence (1) that there is an “enormous disparity between the price of beef on the hoof and beef on the block;” (2) that “the cattle industry of Kansas has been steadily declining for the past seven years, the price of cattle going lower;” (3) that “under the operations of this trust there is no longer any fixed relation between the price of beef and the price of corn;” (4) that the price of cattle in Kansas is now so low that “there is no longer any profit in feeding cattle for the market;” (5) that “at the same time the price of beef on the block is being constantly advanced to the consumer;” (6) that “the purchaser knows that there is but one market in which he can buy one of the necessaries of life, and that he must buy of the beef trust at whatsoever price it may fix;” in view of which the resolution characterizes the report as being “entitled to no credit, faith, or confidence, and made without sufficient care,” and proceeds: “Therefore be it resolved by the senate, the house concurring therein, That we request the President of the United States to reject this report, and appoint some man with experience, independence, and nerve that will qualify him for the task of investigating this gang of commercial highwaymen known as the beef trust, to the end that the public may be fully informed as to the sources of their enormous profits, the foundations of their colossal fortunes, and the means, instruments, and agreements by which for a generation they have robbed both the purchaser and the consumer, to the end that legislation protecting both may be intelligently devised, and that the light of publicity, that light that is destructive of all trusts and combinations, may be thrown upon the operations of this vicious and iniquitous conspiracy.” At Chicago, meanwhile, witnesses are being subpoenaed to appear before the federal grand jury, March 20, when an investigation of the beef trust will be begun by that body. Relation of Church-Schools to Sabbath-Schools
By Pearl Hallock
THE terms “Sabbath-school” and “church-school” have become so familiar to us that we use them without thinking of their significance. But let us notice: A school “is a place for acquiring knowledge and mental training.” Knowledge is “clear and certain perception of truth and duty.” Therefore a school is a place for acquiring a clear and certain perception of truth and duty. The Saviour says, “Thy word is truth.” Thus we see that a school is or should be a place for acquiring a clear and certain perception of the Word of God, and our duty not only to God, but to our fellow men and ourselves as well. What, then, could be more fitting than such a school on the Sabbath, the day the Lord has given us in which to think and to learn of him—a school which none are too young, and none too old, to enter, but all can be studying a clearer perception of truth and duty, the rays of truth becoming brighter and more distinct in the minds of the older ones as they endeavor to present them to less mature minds, the younger members of the flock? Our Sabbath-schools are schools on the Sabbath for the church; our church-schools are schools on the week-days for the church—both having the same grand principles, both the same great object; namely, the preparation of the children and youth to be messengers for God, to carry this last message of truth to a lost world. Even in the earliest days of the history of God’s people there was felt a need for such schools. I say schools; for the instruction received on one day not being considered sufficient to counteract the growing evils in the world, consecrated ministers (the reformers of that time) began to provide teachers whereby each child might receive daily such instruction and training as were necessary to carry forward his work. Men and women gave their lives to this work of saving the children and youth, and God greatly blessed their efforts. To-day our children are in even greater danger than were the children in those days; and are not the souls of our children as precious as were theirs? Then is not the need of schools now even greater than then? The Lord himself directed the education of Israel, and the Lord himself has given directions concerning our education. In the very nature of the terms, Sabbath-school and church-school are inseparable, one working, planning, praying, hand in hand with the other, even as sisters. “Can the church-school be a help to the Sabbath-school?” I hear you ask. I answer, Yes, emphatically yes, in many ways, some of which may be suggested. The church-school may develop an interest in the Sabbath-school by studying the lesson for the following Sabbath during the week. One of the most interesting Sabbath-schools ever brought to my notice was one where the children, having studied the lessons each day in school, looking up all geographical and historical facts of interest, memorizing the most important truths and where found, were eager and anxious to tell the lessons they had learned during the week, in fact, they almost became the teachers, in their enthusiasm, while the teachers were put to shame, realizing how short a time they themselves had spent on the lesson. Are lessons thus learned by the children easily forgotten? You say, “Parents can do this in their own homes.” That is true; but do they? Ask the majority of the teachers, and they will tell you that very few children come with the lesson learned; their parents were too busy, and a casual reading of the lesson in the Scriptures, or a hurried going through the lesson (simply answering questions) once or twice, is not sufficient to impress deeply the minds of the children. I quote: “And even greater care should be taken by the parents to see that their children have their Scripture lessons than is taken to see that their day-school lessons are prepared. Their Scripture lessons should be learned more perfectly than their lessons in the day-school. If parents and children see no necessity for this, then the children might better remain at home; for the Sabbath-school will fail to prove a blessing to them.” Again; the teacher in Sabbath-school urges the children to learn the memory verse. All know how few respond. Let us enter a church-school. The teacher has carefully written on the blackboard: “Memory verse: ‘Not by might, nor by power, but by my Spirit, saith the Lord of hosts.’ Zech. 4:6.” It is plain, where all the children may read, and after having called their attention to it, she reads it with them. The children, although so young, soon learn not only the words of this verse, but lessons from it by having it constantly before them. The interest they manifest in this is surprising; the first of each week they ask for the new verse, and are eager to learn it. These children are anxious to attend the Sabbath-school, and give new life and inspiration to the teacher there. Weary parent or teacher, is there some boy or girl with whom you are almost discouraged? Do you wonder how the child can ever be reached? You know that the physical activity of one often disturbs a whole class, and yet the teacher in Sabbath-school has not the opportunity to discipline that the teacher in the day-school has; consequently the close of the Sabbath-school finds his nerves tired out, his energies exhausted. Be not discouraged, O teacher! You would do anything to win the children. You would like to understand them better, but you have so little time with them that it seems impossible. Have you ever thought of this? The teacher in the day-school is intimately associated with the pupils for five days of the week, five hours each day, and perhaps has learned many things that would be a help to you. She is equally interested in the pupil. Can you not talk this matter over together, and then with the Lord? Here, also, in a chance for the parent. The co-operation of the three—parent, Sabbath-school teacher, and church-school teacher—will mean much. In unity there is strength, and the united efforts of all those who have the largest part to act in a child’s life can not fail to bring forth results—fruit for the kingdom. Now, in what way may the Sabbath-school be a help to the church-school?—By each member’s showing an active interest in the church-school, not by criticizing and tearing down, but by helpful words and suggestions; by each parent’s sending his children, by giving his means, by co-operating with the teachers in their work. The work is not easy. The path is not always strewn with flowers, and yet it would help the church-school teacher, O, so much! to know that each member of the Sabbath-school of her church was praying for the church-school work, was praying for its success, that it would bring forth a bounteous harvest—children ready for the kingdom. We often hear the question, “Well, why are there not greater results seen from these schools?” Why not? You who feel inclined to ask this question, please ask yourselves this, “What have I ever done to help bring forth greater results? What do I intend to do?” When each one realizes his responsibility in this, we feel that we can truthfully say, “The Lord will do great things for us” in this work. In fact, he has already done great things, greater than we can ask or think. Since the Lord has said that the children are his heritage, is any price too great for us to pay for their eternal salvation? And will not any sacrifice look small if we—parents and teachers—can come bringing our sheaves, the children, with us, and can say, “Thine they were, and thou gavest them me; and they have kept thy word;” and then listen to the sweet welcome words, “Enter thou into the joy of thy Lord”? Conducted by the Department of Education of the General Conference. L. A. HOOPES, Chairman; FREDERICK GRIGGS, Secretary. NOTICES AND APPOINTMENTS
By Clarence Santee
Southern California Conference of the Seventh-day Adventists THIS conference will be held at Fernando, Cal., April 11-16, 1905. Fernando is a small town twenty-one miles north of Los Angeles, on the Southern Pacific Railroad. This is not a camp-meeting, but a conference for the election of officers and the transaction of all conference business. Delegates will be elected as follows: One delegate for each church, without regard to numbers, and an additional delegate for every twenty-five members. Officers of churches will please see that the delegates are elected, and the names sent to Edward Treganza, Fernando, Cal. CLARENCE SANTEE,
Pres. So. Cal. Conf. Information Concerning the Coming General Conference
By I. H. Evans
THE members of the General Conference Committee have had under consideration the plans for entertainment at the coming General Conference. It was decided that the price of board for breakfast and dinner would be fifty cents a day, and that evening lunch would be served on the European plan. The rates for tents have been established as follows:—
Tent, 12 x 14, one bed, with furnishings $ 9.00
Tent, with two beds, and furnishings 11.00
These rates cover the entire meeting. Baggage will be delivered to and from depots at the following rates:—
Trunks, one way, to or from Washington $.50
Hand-bags, one way, to or from Washington ................. .25
Trunks, one way, to or from Takoma Park Station ......................... .15
Hand-bags, one way, to or from Takoma Park Station .................... .10 There is no reason why passengers can not bring their hand-bags on the street-cars. Full instructions for reaching the grounds will be given later, so that all will have the necessary information for their guidance. It is hoped that the brethren and sisters coming to the conference will not try to board themselves. The committee feels that23 it would be far better for the interests of the meeting if all persons would take their meals at the dining-room. In behalf of the committee,
I. H. EVANS. N. B.—Attention has been repeatedly called to the necessity of having papers properly wrapped. Do not roll or wrap too small. Cover papers well, so that they will be clean when received. Some have paid double the postage necessary, while others have forwarded literature by express when it would have been cheaper to send it by mail, at four ounces for one cent. [SPECIAL NOTE.—All who receive periodicals in answer to these calls are advised to examine them carefully before distributing them.—ED.] The following persons desire late, clean copies of our publications, post-paid:— Mrs. L. J. McCutchen, Midland, Va., REVIEW, Signs, Watchman, Instructor. A. C. Handley, Clay City, Ind., Signs, Watchman, Life Boat, and tracts. Mrs. C. E. Burgeson, Star Lake, Minn., REVIEW, Signs, Watchman, Instructor, Little Friend, and tracts. Mrs. Lizzie Warren, R. F. D. 2, Piedmont, Ala., periodicals; could also use a large number of “Appeal to Clergy.” Mrs. E. A. Himebaugh, 15 Clinton Ave., Fredonia, N. Y., copies of the REVIEW of January, February, and March, 1904. In loving memory of our dear daughter Gladys, who died in South Haven, Mich., March 16, 1904, aged 19 years and 1 month. “Asleep in Jesus, blessed sleep.” C. D. and C. L. Hall. Thompson.—Died at the James White Memorial Home, Feb. 16, 1905, William Thompson, aged 80 years. He accepted the advent message and was converted in 1889, at Wichita, Kan. He and his wife have resided at the James White Home for five years. He was a faithful, humble, devoted Christian. L. McCoy. Brush.—Died in Fresno, Cal., Jan. 9, 1905, Brother Leander Brush, aged 66 years. December 23 his right leg was broken by a fall from a wagon, and amputation became necessary. He fell asleep with the blessed assurance of a part in the first resurrection. Words of comfort were spoken by Brethren Dart and Thurston, from Rev. 14:13. Mrs. M. E. Brush. Meek.—Died at Ellsworth, Kan., Jan. 22, 1905, of heart failure, Sister Elizabeth Meek, aged 60 years and 9 days. For about eight years she has been a valued member of the Seventh-day Adventist Church. Her death came very suddenly; but her parting words were an expression of trust in the Lord. A husband, one son, and three daughters survive her. B. E. Fullmer. Beaman.—Died at the home of her son, at Sedalia, Mo., Feb. 9, 1905, of pneumonia, our dear mother, Mrs. S. A. Beaman. Mother accepted present truth about twenty years ago. During the last few years her time was devoted to spreading the message. She leaves a husband and four children to mourn her death. Words of comfort were spoken by Elder H. K. Willis. Mrs. Maud Kivet. Lackey.—Died at the home of her son, at Traverse City, Mich., Mrs. Deborah Lackey, aged 66 years, 5 months, and 7 days. For forty-five years the truths of the third angel’s message have been precious to her. Although it has been her lot for several years to be an invalid, she bore her sufferings patiently. Two sons are left to mourn their loss. Funeral service was conducted by the writer. J. J. Irwin. Bartlett.—Died at his home, near Willis, Mich., Jan. 18, 1905, after suffering for years with cancer of the eye, George W. Bartlett, aged 78 years. Brother Bartlett was one of the first members of the Willis church. He leaves an only daughter. Brief services were held at the Congregational church near his home; and he was laid to rest till the Master “shall come to be glorified in his saints, and to be admired in all them that believe.” M. Shepard. Brintnalls.—Died at Dresden, Kan., Jan. 23, 1905, of cancer of the stomach, Mrs. Laura L. Brintnall, nee Odgers, aged 42 years, 7 months, and 1 day. She united with the Greenleaf Seventh-day Adventist church in 1887, and lived a consistent Christian life, falling asleep with perfect faith in the risen Saviour. A husband and nine children are left to mourn. The funeral service was conducted by Rev. W. L. Andrews (Baptist); text, 1 Thess. 4:14. Ferguson.—Died at Olympia, Wash., Feb. 14, 1905, Henry Ferguson. Brother Ferguson was born in Illinois, Nov. 8, 1836. He accepted present truth eight years ago, under the labors of Elder J. L. Wilson. About three months ago he suffered a stroke of paralysis, and la grippe set in, causing his death. He leaves a wife and seven children. By his request the funeral text was John 11:25. Services were conducted by the writer. W. F. Martin. Youmans.—Fell asleep in Jesus, at Mainard, Mo., Jan. 30, 1905, my dear father, John T. Youmans, aged 69 years, 8 months, and 9 days. He united with the Willow Springs (Mo.) church in 1895, and until death remained a faithful observer of the Bible Sabbath. He leaves a wife, two sons, and numerous friends and relatives to mourn their loss. Words of comfort were spoken at the funeral by Mr. John Brown (Baptist). Frank Youmans. Moris.—Died at her home, near Severy, Kan., Jan. 18, 1905, of consumption, Mrs. Nellie Moris, aged 26 years and 29 days. When about eight years of age, Sister Nellie was converted, and united with the Seventh-day Adventist church of Severy. She was faithful till the day of her death. She leaves a companion, two stepchildren, an aged father, four brothers, three sisters, and a large number of friends to mourn their loss. Words of comfort were spoken from 1 Thess. 4:18. G. A. Vance. Huguley.—Died in Battle Creek, Mich., Feb. 20, 1905, three days after returning from Colorado, Daniel Huguley, aged 38 years. For two years he had been suffering with lung trouble, but the immediate cause of his death was heart weakness. He was a graduate nurse from the sanitarium training-school, and was held in the highest esteem by all who knew him. A devoted Christian who lived to serve others, he was greatly beloved and lamented by all. He accepted the Seventh-day Adventist faith in his youth, and his consistent, godly life attested his loyalty to its sacred principles. L. McCoy. Fisher.—Died at the home of his father, Brother Rudolph Fisher, near Deshler, Ohio, Feb. 6, 1905, Lawrence Marion Fisher, aged 41 years, 4 months, and 15 days. About four years ago he suffered a severe attack of la grippe, which was followed by pulmonary trouble. He left the comforting assurance that all was right between him and his God. A father, mother, three brothers, and four sisters—one of whom is the wife of Elder H. H. Burkholder—are left to mourn their loss. Words of comfort were spoken by the writer, from Job 14:14 and Rom. 8:28. R. G. Patterson. Coy.—Died at the home of his daughter, Mrs. E. C. Cushman, on the school farm two miles southeast of Hemingford, Neb., Jan. 22, 1905, of pneumonia, John Coy, aged 76 years, 11 months, and 20 days. He was converted under the labors of Elders Snook and Brinkerhoof and also a faithful brother-in-law. He united with the Seventh-day Adventist Church, and remained a faithful member till death. He loved present truth, and looked forward to the time when God’s people will be gathered home. Words of comfort were spoken by G. A. Kirkle, from Rev. 14:13. E. C. Cushman. Maddock.—Died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Daniel Marrs, near Arrington, Kan., Feb. 6, 1905, Mrs. Susan Maddock, aged 88 years, 8 months, and 8 days. At the age of sixteen she united with the Baptist Church; for the last thirty years, however, she was a member of the Seventh-day Adventist Church. For many years she was a constant sufferer, but was very patient, resigning all to the will of her Heavenly Father, in whom she had the utmost confidence. Her walk in life was such that commanded the most profound respect of all with whom she came in contact. The funeral service was held at the home. The remains were taken to Nebraska for interment. BRIEF business notices will be published in this department subject to the discretion of the publishers. A minimum charge of one dollar will be made for one insertion of forty words or less. Three cents a word will be charged for each additional word, and remittance must accompany each order. Initials and figures count as words. Name and address must be counted. All persons unknown to the managers of this paper must send satisfactory written recommendations whenever submitting notices for insertion in this column. In the case of poor persons who wish employment, the charge may be remitted, but in order to secure this concession a letter from the elder of the local church of which the advertiser is a member, or from one of our well-known ministers, must accompany the advertisement. WANTED.— Single man to work on farm. Good wages will be paid. Address E. H. Dimond, 69 Grant St., Battle Creek, Mich. WANTED.— A married or single man to work by month or year on a farm in Niagara County, N. Y. Will pay good wages. Address H. M. Fleming, Burt, Niagara Co., N. Y. FOR SALE.— Seventeen packages of flower seeds, all different varieties, 25 cents; five collections, $1; postage paid. Fresh seeds from our own garden, liberal packages, all named. Address Mrs. H. F. Lamb, Blencoe, Iowa. WANTED.— Your name and address, provided you would like to use the very best vegetable shortening America affords. Olive-oiline is the hygienic shortening of to-day. Send stamp for circulars to Dr. O. C. Godsmark, Mission Ridge, Chattanooga, Tenn. FOR SALE OR RENT.— Will sell or rent my bath and massage parlor equipment and trade very cheap, as it becomes necessary for me to have a change. Good location and opening for the right party. For information, address H. Gillis, 414 Ferry St., Lafayette, Ind. FOR SALE.— Health food store and vegetarian restaurant combined, in Salt Lake City, Utah. Splendid chance for right persons with about $3,000 to invest. Ample opportunity for missionary work. Present management and half owner must leave, owing to failing health. For particulars, address Sanitarium Food Company, Sanitarium, Cal. FOR SALE.— At Urbandale, Mich., fifteen-minute electric-car ride from Battle Creek, 4 acres, new cottage, barn, workshop, poultry house and parks, all kinds fruit and berries; two blocks to Seventh-day Adventist church and Sabbath-school. Also small house and ½ acre. Also 45 acres, orchard, no buildings. Address A. H. Perkins, R. F. D. 4, Battle Creek, Mich. Complete General Conference Reports
By Editor
It has been decided that the REVIEW will be the medium through which the complete report of the coming session of the General Conference shall be given to the people. The size of the paper will be increased, and the usual departments will either be cut down or omitted entirely, as occasion may require, in order to give room for this special matter. The regular subscribers to the REVIEW will thus receive without additional charge the only complete reports printed of this important meeting. A more complete statement of the plans is made in “An Important Announcement,” which will be found on the eighteenth page. Prize Essays on Bible Versions
The first edition of the Helen Miller Gould prize essays on the comparative merits of the Roman Catholic and American Revised Versions of the Bible, edited by Melancthon Williams Jacobus, of Hartford Theological Seminary, is now ready for distribution. These essays are the result of prizes offered by Miss Gould for the best essays on the double topic: first, “The Origin and History of the Bible Approved by the Roman Catholic Church;” second, “The Origin and History of the American Revised Version of the English Bible.” The price of the book is 50 cents, and 50 cents postage should be added to The foreign orders. Address Dr. Wilbert W. White, 541 Lexington Ave., New York, N. Y. Four Hundred Tracts Distributed in Petaluma
A LETTER from Petaluma, Cal., says: “Our young people distributed about four hundred of the tract, ‘An Appeal to Clergy.’” Knight Family Returns to Panama Mission
ELDER I. G. KNIGHT and his wife, of the Panama Mission, who have been spending a few months in Kansas to regain their health, sailed early in the month from Mobile, returning to Bocas del Toro. Annual Offering Receipts Report
SOME gratifying information concerning the amount received thus far on the annual offering will be found in a statement by the assistant treasurer of the General Conference which is printed on the nineteenth page. Paul Curtis to Labor in Calgary
BROTHER PAUL CURTIS and his wife, of Iowa, who have been helping in the evangelistic work in Washington, have left for Calgary, in the Canadian northwest, where they will labor under the direction of the Northern Union Conference, Iowa sending them to the field, and continuing their support. Publishing Work Transfer in Battle Creek
BRETHREN S. N. CURTISS, the manager of the Review and Herald Publishing Association, and I. H. Evans, the receiver of the Seventh-day Adventist Publishing Association, are in Battle Creek, Mich., this week, adjusting matters incident to the transfer of the publishing work from the old to the new corporation. Ninth Edition of Appeal to Clergy
ON account of the continued demand for the tract “Appeal to Clergy,” it has been necessary to order the ninth edition of sixty thousand copies. The total number thus far printed in this form is three hundred and ninety thousand copies, and they are nearly all in the hands of the people. This good work ought to be continued until the message of the Lord’s Sabbath has been made known in every community in this country. Let each one act his part faithfully. Meeting on Religion in Public Schools
In view of the great significance of the present movement in the District of Columbia in behalf of religion in the public schools, it has been decided to hold another meeting at the Lafayette Opera House on Sunday evening, March 19, at which the proposals submitted by the committee of fifteen to the conference of clergymen and laymen will be fully considered. An invitation has been extended to Elder A. T. Jones to unite with the workers in Washington in order that the fullest advantage may be taken of this present opportunity to present the principles of true Christianity and the special truths of this message to the people of Washington. Brother Jones has accepted the invitation, and will be one of the speakers at the meeting next Sunday evening. A Time for Loyalty and Devotion
By Editor
WE could fill a good-sized department in the REVIEW each week with the words of commendation and encouragement which come to our office from our readers, and while we forbear to use the space for this purpose, we are glad to acknowledge our appreciation of these kind messages. One brother writes, under date of March 5: “This last REVIEW rejoices me more than any issue that I have read since accepting the message in 1892.” The events with which we are dealing, and the situation which we are plainly facing, are certainly most stirring, and we can hardly see how it is possible for any believer in this message to follow the present developments without being greatly aroused and stimulated to earnest service. Those experiences to which we have looked forward for many years are now becoming a part of history. It is a time for loyalty and devotion to this message. The Thirty-sixth Session of the General Conference
By Arthur G. Daniells
THE thirty-sixth regular session of the General Conference (ninth biennial) will convene in Washington, D. C., May 11-30, 1905, for the election of officers, and the transaction of such other business as may properly come before the body. The constitution of the General Conference makes provision for the election of delegates in the following manner:— “Each union conference shall be entitled to one delegate without regard to numbers, an additional delegate for each conference in its territory, and an additional delegate for each one thousand of its membership. Each local conference not included in any union conference shall be entitled to one delegate, without regard to numbers, and one additional delegate for each one thousand members.” The officers of the various union and local conferences are hereby requested to send the credentials or a certified list of their delegates at once to the secretary of the General Conference, Elder W. A. Spicer, Takoma Park Station, Washington, D. C. By order of the committee, A. G. DANIELLS,
Pres. of the Gen. Conf.