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Earlier text: Summary of Canvassing Work for November, 1905

Jewish Church-Schools

“The children were gathered for instruction in the synagogues and schoolhouses, where the teacher, generally the Chazzan, or officer of the synagogue, imparted to them the precious knowledge of the law, with constant adaptation to their capacity, with unwearied patience, intense earnestness, strictness tempered by kindness, but above all, with highest object of their training ever in view. To keep children from all contact with vice; to train them to gentleness, even when bitterest wrong had been received; to show sin in its repulsiveness, rather then to terrify by its consequences; to train to strict truthfulness; to avoid all that might lead to disagreeable or indelicate thoughts; and to do all this without showing partiality, without either undue severity or laxity of discipline, with judicious increase of study and work, with careful attention to thoroughness in acquiring knowledge—all this and more constituted the ideal set before the teacher, and made his office of such high esteem in Israel.”

“From the teaching of the alphabet, or writing in the primary school, to the farthest limit of instruction in the academies of the rabbis, all was marked by extreme care, wisdom, accuracy, and moral and religious purpose as the ultimate object.”

“Up to ten years of age the Bible was the sole text-book; from ten to fifteen the Mischna, or traditional law, was used; and after that the pupil was admitted to the discussions of the rabbinical schools. So extensive a course of study, however, was taken only by those who showed decided aptitude for learning. Bible study began with the book of Leviticus; then came other parts of the Pentateuch; next the prophets, and finally the Hagiographa.”

Christian Education

Conducted by the Department of Education of the General Conference.

FREDERICK GRIGGS, Chairman, C. C. LEWIS, Secretary.

Teaching Domestic Science

A GREAT deal is said nowadays about practical education, but it is to be noted that many of the manual arts that are taught to children have more reference to boys than girls. The following, taken from a clipping, may prove suggestive to some of our teachers, as instruction along these lines may be given in the schoolroom:—

“Every one of the seven hundred pupils in the Hamline vacation school in Chicago was recently made a stockholder in a little gray house that stands in the shade of a weeping willow on a lot adjoining the school.

“The house was presented to the school for the purpose of making possible the carrying out by Principal Henry F. Crane of what is regarded by educators as the most novel plan ever devised for the encouragement of the practical study of domestic science and household arts by public-school pupils.

“As it now stands, the abandoned dwelling is an empty shell. Its boarded sides are weather-beaten, and the shingles are falling from the roof. Inside of the little building strips of faded wall-paper cling to cracking plaster, and the doors are swinging on rusty hinges.

“The seven hundred owners of the dwelling are to prepare the house for occupancy, and after it has been thoroughly renovated, the four hundred girls, enrolled in classes, are to learn practical housekeeping within its walls.

“While the boys of the school are repairing fence and walls and roof, the girls, with scrub brush and broom and dust cloth, are to invade the interior and make it clean. And while the boys are painting the house and fence and front steps and trimming the old willow, the girls are to design wall-paper with which to adorn the bare plastered walls. And while the girls are sewing rag carpet with which to cover the boarded floors, the boys are to touch up the walls and hang the hand-painted paper.

“In the manual-training department at the school all the furniture is to be manufactured. In the household arts department the girls will make pillow-cases and pillow-shams, upholster furniture, and embroider elaborate designs on table covers.

“When the house has been furnished, the girls will take lessons in housekeeping. And while they are doing all this, the basket-weaving department in the school will make baskets for the house, and the clay-modeling class will manufacture bric-a-brac.”

A Test in Spelling

OCCASIONALLY, instead of the regular lesson, we use this device: Pupils are required to take a certain letter of the alphabet and see how many words they can make with this initial letter. All pupils contend as to who will lead the class.

After a given time, fifteen or twenty minutes, papers are taken up. Corrections follow, and pupils given credit for properly spelled words.

It is well to make a note of misspelled words, and drill orally on these afterward.

Similar to the preceding, is, from a long word, as consanguinity, or, Constantinople, form as many words as possible, using only such letters as are found in the same.—Selected.

A Geography Scheme

I NOTICE in your department of Methods, Aids, and Devices you ask for devices for teaching geography. I tried one in my grammar room classes a year ago that I considered very successful.

I had a hectograph that was home-made. Perhaps all do not know what a simple process it is to make one. All that is needed is a shallow tin pan, a little larger than a sheet of legal cap paper, a pound of glycerin, and an ounce of sheet gelatin. Break the gelatin into a tin pan and cover with water, and let it soak overnight. Set it on the stove and melt it, then pour the glycerin into it, and let it heat to the boiling-point. Pour the mixture, while hot, into the shallow pan, and skim off any blubbers that rise. Set it away to cool. When it is cool, press a piece of paper smoothly over the surface, and remove it. If any of the jelly adheres to the paper, boil it up again.

The hectograph ink is the greatest part of the expense, but a bottle of it will last a lifetime.

From the printing-office I obtained a quantity of printing paper cut in sheets about the size of legal cap.

The seventh grade was studying the United States. We studied it as a whole. Then with the help of my hectograph I made four outline maps of the United States for each member of the class. On the first I had the students write the name in each State and locate its capital. On the second I had them locate the highlands and lowlands, showing them with different colored crayons. On the third I had them locate the regions where the different forms of vegetation grow. On the fourth they showed the regions from which the different minerals are obtained.

Of course many other facts might be shown on the outline maps, such as density of population, direction of winds, etc.

When we took up the States by sections, I required them to draw the section as a whole. I hectographed the outline of each State separately, and they located all rivers, lakes, mountains, and cities, and the adjoining States. On another sheet, they filled out the following outline: area; population; climate; surface; industries; products—animal, vegetable, mineral; manufactures; imports; exports; largest cities.

When we had taken all the States this way, we fastened the sheets together, first the United States maps, then the map they drew of the northeastern section, and the State maps and outlines of that section, then the maps of the middle section, and so on.

The eighth grade treated the countries of Europe and Asia in the same way, except that in the outline "Government" was the third topic.

To make the maps, I used linen paper, and traced the outlines with a lead-pencil, and then went over it with the ink, as it takes so long to draw a map accurately, and I had so little time.—Selected.

Business Notices

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.—An experienced hygienic cook at once. None but a reliable Seventh-day Adventist and an experienced person need apply. Address the Iowa Sanitarium, Des Moines, Iowa.

FOR SALE.—The purest, sweetest, best vegetable oil for cooking or salads; no odor; keeps indefinitely. 1-gal. can, $.90; 5-gal. can, $3.50. Send for sample. Address E. W. Coates, 535 W. 110th St., New York, N. Y.

EVERY reader should try our absolutely pure and rancid-proof peanut butter, only 10 cents a pound. We pay freight on 100 pounds or more east of Rocky Mountains, at 12 cents a pound. Address Vegetarian Meat Company, 309 Bond Building, Washington, D. C.

FOR SALE.—Excellent ripe olives, pure mountain honey, sterilized honey, pure olive-oil, highly refined corn and cotton oils for cooking. Small samples of oils sent free. Low freight rates. “How to can olives,” also other information, free. Address W. S. Ritchie, Corona, Cal.

FOR SALE OR TRADE.—A two-story, nine-room house with basement; city water in house. Two large lots. Fruit: cherry, apple, grape, and peach. No encumbrance. Desirable home. Two doors west college campus, near sanitarium, block from street-car. Located in Battle Creek, Mich. Price, $2,500. Write for terms. Address Mrs. C. H. Wood, 519 Badger St., La Crosse, Wis.

FOR SALE.—I handle hardwood and hemlock lumber. Let me make you a price on any barn or house bill you may be in need of. Address H. Mesick, Mesick, Mich.

WANTED.—Employment for a year or more, where I can keep the Sabbath. I am an experienced farmer, with family of four; am a Hollander by birth; can speak English; age, 36 years. Address Peter Bloomendaal, Oto, Iowa.

FOR SALE.—Stock and fixtures of grocery store at Academia, Ohio. Post-office connected with the business. Property can be bought or rented. Short distance from college and church-school. Inquire J. F. Dorsey, Academia, Ohio.

WANTED.—A Sabbath-keeper who understands budding and grafting, to work in nursery and assist on farm. State wages expected, and amount of experience in nursery work. Near church and church-school. Address Union Nurseries, Union, Ore., J. B. Weaver, Prop.

WANTED.—A good, experienced Seventh-day Adventist business man, with one to three thousand dollars capital, to take stock in a custom saw- and planing-mill and retail lumber- and wood-yard. This is a good, permanent, growing, paying business. Party wanted to act as bookkeeper and salesman. References required and given. Address H. Mesick, Mesick, Mich.

STEAM BOILERS FOR SALE.—We have two 85 H. P. Lansing steam boilers which have just been thoroughly overhauled, tubes re-welded, and all put into first-class condition for our own use, but which we shall not need because we have decided to purchase a gas engine. We offer these for sale at a very reasonable price. We also have a 170 H. P. Chicago boiler for sale. For full information and prices, address Review and Herald Publishing Association, Battle Creek, Mich.

Current Mention

—Mount Vesuvius and Mount Etna are reported to be in frequent eruption, and the volcanic activity within their craters appears to be on the increase.

—Earthquake shocks were felt January 7 in eastern Kansas and northwestern Missouri. Though not severe, the unusual character of the phenomena caused serious disturbance to the minds of the inhabitants.

—Dr. W. R. Harper, president of Chicago University and one of the foremost Hebrew scholars in America, died at his home in Chicago January 10, after having been a sufferer for about a year from intestinal cancer.

—Indications have appeared of a reaction in the reform movement which recently overthrew boss rule in Philadelphia, the delegates elected from that city to the State convention being mostly opposed to reform Mayor Weaver, who was a candidate for the office of governor.

—According to reports from St. Petersburg the Russian revolutionary movement is spreading in the Caucasus, where the revolutionists are seizing the railways. Martial law has been declared in the provinces of South Russia. A Siberian uprising is feared. Lithuanian peasants are devastating the country in that part of the empire.

—A novel precedent which may have considerable effect on the liquor traffic in Chicago was established in that city by a jury decision awarding $17,500 to the children of a man who has become a drunkard, to be paid by three saloonkeepers who have been instrumental in bringing him to his present condition. It is said other suits against saloonkeepers there will be started.

—Considerable publicity has been given in press reports of late to facts relating to an automobile which is being constructed by a New York millionaire, which it is said is to be of 250-horsepower, and be capable of a speed of 150 miles an hour. French manufacturers, who have heretofore taken the lead in the production of superior automobiles, are, it is stated, determined not to be outdone by anything in this country.

—The State of Missouri is conducting an examination into the business methods of the Standard Oil trust in Missouri, and for this purpose summoned one of the principal figures in the trust, Mr. H. H. Rogers, to testify on the subject in court. The latter, on the witness-stand, refused to answer all pertinent questions put to him by the attorney-general of Missouri, and it remains to be seen whether a rich man can evade and defy the law under circumstances where a poor man would be compelled to testify.

—No small degree of attention is being given by President Roosevelt and members of Congress, and by many leading American manufacturers also, to the prospect of a tariff war between this country and Germany, which will have the effect of shutting out many American products from that country. Germany, it appears, desires to be favored above other countries by a reduction in the Dingley tariff rates on imports to this country, and this being refused, she will, beginning next March, impose prohibitive tariff rates on American products imported there.

—A very serious situation due to the destruction of crops, is reported from the Mexican State of Sinaloa. A dispatch from Mexico City says: “The crops have been almost entirely destroyed by recent inundations, and the roads have been rendered impassable during the past few days. Several seismic disturbances have occurred in that part of Sinaloa. These have added to the terror of the natives, who believe that they are doomed to destruction. Many of the survivors of the inundations are suffering from malaria, and deaths are recorded daily. Thousands of cattle perished in northern Sinaloa as a result of the floods. Late reports show that the losses throughout Sinaloa amount to several million dollars.”

—How fully the United States has become a “world power,” in the sense of being concerned in world politics, appears from the fact that this nation will be a party at the coming conference of the European powers over Morocco, and it is thought may be called on to act a very important part in that gathering. The question at issue, out of which has arisen a dark and menacing war-cloud, is whether France shall have charge of the policing of Morocco, as she desires, or whether there shall be a system of international policing of that country, as Germany desires, and in which case the United States would probably take part in the work. The vote of this nation’s delegates at the conference may decide the issue, and it is felt by some that the United States is placed in an embarrassing position.

NOTICES AND APPOINTMENTS

Announcement!

For the advancement of the gospel work in the East and the speedy preparation of workers among the Germans for our large cities, it was thought best, in counsel with the chairman of the Foreign Department of the General Conference, to establish a workers’ school in New York City. The object of this undertaking is to give to those of our German brethren and sisters who have a burden to work among their own nationality, a speedy and necessary preparation, both in practical and in theoretical lines. Men and women of good Christian experience are wanted, who are willing to give their lives to the work for the salvation of souls. Those who are under the age of twenty need not apply. The forenoon will be devoted to the study of the Bible, language, simple treatments, etc., and the afternoon to practical missionary work. Opportunity for Bible work and short talks will be given as providence may direct. Public lectures will be held in connection with the school. While the tuition will be free of charge, every student is required to pay his own expenses. Board and room will range from three to four dollars a week. Those desiring to board themselves will have perfect liberty to do so. The school will begin Monday, February 5, and continue until April 30, 1906.

Those desiring to attend, should send their application in their own handwriting with a recommendation from the church elder or minister at once. For further information, apply to O. E. Reinke, 128 West Ninetieth St., New York City, N. Y.

Notice!

By Wm. Covert

THE first annual meeting of the Northern Illinois Medical Missionary and Sanitarium Association will be held Friday, Feb. 9, 1906, at 11 A. M., in the Forty-sixth Street Seventh-day Adventist church, Chicago, Ill., for the election of a board of nine trustees, three to serve one year, three two years, and three three years, and to transact any other business that may legally come before the meeting. Wm. Covert. President.

Notice!

It will be remembered that some time ago Chief G. W. Hill, an Indian doctor, sent out to several conferences sheets of music to be sold for the benefit of Indians. Will all conferences that received music kindly report at once to Brother Hill, stating whether or not the music has been sold? If the music has not been sold, the conferences are requested to return it at once. The Indians are greatly in need of money from the music or of donations for their church, school, and school supplies. Fifty copies of music were sent to each conference. Send music or contributions to Chief G. W. Hill, Box 44, Brantford, Ontario.

Obituaries

BOOTH.—Died at Getchell, Wash., Dec. 7, 1905, of la grippe, Leona Luella Booth, daughter of Elsie and Ammon Booth, aged 5 months and 3 days. Words of comfort were spoken on the funeral occasion by Wm. Hester, of Edgecomb. We sorrow not as those who have no hope. MR. AND MRS. A. H. BOOTH.

MAXTED.—Died at Atchison, Kan., Nov. 27, 1905, Edward Maxted, aged 65 years and 4 days. Brother Maxted was born in England, and came to this country in 1869. Twenty-two years ago he accepted present truth. He was faithful till the last, and died in hope of a part in the first resurrection. After a service at his home in Atchison, the remains were taken to Bigelow, Kan., where services were conducted in the Christian church. J. W. NORWOOD.

HANSON.—Died at Chelsea, Mass., Nov. 30, 1905, of consumption, Brother F. C. Hanson. He was a member of the Seventh-day Adventist church at Denver, Colo., where he found the “blessed hope” while seeking health. As the strength of his youthful powers continued to fail, he returned to his mother’s home in the East, where, in the last months of his decline, he received her care. He fell asleep in restful assurance of life and immortality when Jesus comes. LEE S. WHEELER.

SIDLER.—Died at Parkville, Mich., Aug. 9, 1905, Bessie Sidler, aged 22 years, 9 months, and 24 days. Her life was especially characterized by a disposition to serve others. At the beginning of her last illness she was teaching church-school. She often said that her chief joy was to teach little children the love of the Saviour. She leaves a father and mother, two sisters, and a brother to mourn their loss. The writer, assisted by Elder W. C. Hebner, conducted the funeral service in the M. E. church of Parkville, basing his remarks on 1 Cor. 15:25, 26. E. F. COLLIER.

CLAXTON.—Died in Westbury, Quebec, Dec. 21, 1905, of senile debility, John Claxton, aged 89 years. He was highly respected by all who knew him, and was among the first to accept present truth in the Province of Quebec, having begun the observance of the Sabbath about fifty-seven years ago, and was chosen one of the executive committee of the Quebec Conference when it was organized. Thus a pioneer, a father in Israel, has fallen, yet with a firm hope of entering into the promised land, the inheritance of the just when the earth is made new. The funeral service was conducted by the writer. H. E. RICKARD.

HALE.—Died at the State Hospital at Middletown, Conn., Dec. 15, 1905, of pneumonia, Brother John Hale, aged 84 years. He was a firm believer in the third angel’s message. Fifteen years ago he embraced present truth, and ever stood firm through many vicissitudes, holding dear to his heart in his advancing years the hope of the soon coming of his Master. He was the father of Sister E. W. Webster, who died in Trinidad while there engaged with her husband in missionary work. Words of consolation were spoken by the writer, after which the deceased was laid to rest at Hartford, to await the call of the Life-giver. W. A. WESTWORTH.

VINING.—Died at Berlinville, Ohio, Nov. 5, 1905, Mrs. Ann Eliza Vining, aged 81 years, 3 months, and 10 days. She early gave her heart to the Lord, and about the year 1885 she heard and accepted the truths of the third angel’s message, and united with the Seventh-day Adventist church of Norwalk, Ohio. She was the mother of eight children by her first husband, five of whom still survive. She departed this life firm in the faith of coming up in the first resurrection, when Jesus, the Life-giver, appears. The funeral service was conducted by Miss Lida Romick (Friends Church), who spoke words of comfort from 1 Thess. 4:13, 14.

CRATER.—Died at his home in Beaman, Iowa, Dec. 24, 1905, Geo. W. Crater, aged 79 years, 3 months, and 13 days. In early manhood he accepted Christ as his Saviour, and joined the Methodist Church, of which he was an elder for a number of years. He adopted the views held by Seventh-day Adventists in 1876 under the labors of Elder R. M. Kilgore. For over twenty-five years he acted as elder of the Marshalltown and Beaman churches. Father Crater was a man of great faith and firmness. He is survived by his wife and one stepdaughter. His words of counsel will be missed by his church, but the influence of his godly life will live on. The funeral service was conducted by Elder J. H. Kraft. J. R. BOWLES.

ROBERTS.—Died at Terre Haute, Ind., Dec. 1, 1905, of a complication of diseases, Mary Isabell Gourley Roberts, aged 33 years and 8 months. She accepted the third angel’s message about fourteen years ago, and kept the Sabbath alone in her home for about seven years. It was through her prayers and consistent life that her only brother was led to accept present truth. She scattered many pages of books, papers, and tracts, and was the instrument in God’s hands of leading some into the light. She was the mother of two children, both of whom are sleeping. Her death is mourned by her husband, two stepchildren, a father, a stepmother, and one brother. She sleeps in Jesus. F. M. GOURLEY.

TAYLOR.—Died at South Bolton, Quebec, Dec. 21, 1905, George Dyer Taylor, aged 72 years, 11 months, and 3 days. Brother Taylor became interested in the Sabbath reform and kindred truths by reading tracts, etc. Soon afterward he attended one of our camp-meetings, and fully accepted the message. For twenty-four years he has been a firm and faithful believer. A few years ago he received a paralytic stroke which nearly deprived him of the power of speech, but even when utterance failed, by his uplifted hand he bore a touching testimony for the Master. The funeral service was conducted by the writer, assisted by the Rev. E. M. Taylor, a nephew of the deceased. H. E. RICKARD.

ECKEL.—Died at Philadelphia, Pa., Aug. 29, 1905, after an illness of six months, Bessie L. Eckel, aged 22 years. She embraced present truth at Wilmington, Del., and was baptized Jan. 15, 1898. She spent one year as a student at South Lancaster Academy, and had hoped to return to that institution to prepare herself for missionary work, but was prevented from doing so on account of failing health. Bessie was an earnest Christian girl, and was loved by all who knew her. We sorrow not as those who have no hope, for we know she sweetly sleeps in Jesus, and will awake when the Saviour calls. The funeral service was conducted by the writer. Burial took place at Fernwood Cemetery. MORRIS LUKENS.

CASTLE.—Killed near Cambridge, Idaho, Nov. 4, 1905, Franklin C. Castle, aged 70 years, 8 months, and 8 days. He was thrown from his wagon, after which he lived only a few hours, but was conscious most of the time. He died with a bright hope in the soon coming of Jesus. Brother Castle was one of the early pioneers in the third angel’s message, being converted at the age of eighteen. He was acquainted with Brother and Sister White and with Brother Loughborough in the early days of the message. He moved from New York to Battle Creek in 1870, where he lived for a number of years. He was a great sufferer for many years, but his joy was in talking the truth to others. He leaves a wife and eight children and many friends to mourn their loss, but they sorrow not as those without hope. H. L. STATES.

GEORGE.—Died at her home in College View, Neb., Oct. 30, 1905, of tuberculosis, Sister Clara E. George, aged 22 years, 8 months, and 27 days. She was graduated from the scientific course of Union College with the class of 1904. Resigning her position as teacher in the art department of Union College, she went to Colorado about a year ago, hoping to regain her health. Being disappointed in this, she was brought back to her home in College View about two months before her death. Clara was greatly beloved by all who knew her. An appropriate memorial was adopted by the teachers and students of the college and presented to her family. A few days before her death she said, “I am hoping for my life to be spared that I may gather a few sheaves for the Master, but am willing that his will be done. He knows the future and what is best for me.” The funeral service was conducted by the writer, assisted by Elder J. S. Hart and Prof. M. E. Kern. C. C. LEWIS.

Address

THE address of Elder Edwin S. Butz is 32 Royal Chambers, Castlereagh St., Sydney, New South Wales, Australia.

Publications Wanted

[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. Kate Taylor, 40 Scheley Court, Cleveland, Ohio, periodicals and tracts.

A. W. Sanborn, Elkwood, Ala., REVIEW, Signs, Watchman, Instructor, Little Friend.

Esther Levy, Cornwall Landing, Orange Co., N. Y., periodicals and tracts in all languages.

Mrs. S. H. Williams, 48 156 St., Harvey, Ill., a continuous supply of the REVIEW, Signs, Instructor, Life Boat, Little Friend, and tracts.

Chinese Mission Press Publications

OUR Seventh-day Adventist Mission Press, of Shang-tsai Hsien, Honan, China, sends out a wall calendar for 1906, in Chinese characters, with what is evidently a considerable amount of Bible instruction printed on it. The price is 30 cents a hundred, postage extra. A new tract, “Immortality of the Soul,” comes from the same press, 50 cents a hundred, postage extra. The December number of the Chinese monthly paper is also at hand. This paper is supplied at 25 cents a year, or five copies to one address 80 cents. Some depot for Chinese literature will no doubt be able erelong to supply orders in this country, as our China mission increases its output. At present the General Conference office will gladly receive and forward orders.

The Papacy and Public Schools

THE attitude of the papacy toward the public schools in this country is quite specifically set forth in a recently issued pastoral letter by Bishop Canevin to the clergy and laity of the diocese of Pittsburg. The letter lays down the law on the subject to those whom it addresses, which they are admonished not to disobey under penalty of mortal sin. It requires parents to send their children to the parochial school where there is one within two miles from their residence, and if instead they send their children to the public school, they commit mortal sin, and confessors are forbidden to absolve them. If there is no Catholic school within two miles from their residence, they are allowed to send their children to the public school, but the loss of religious training must be made good “by diligent instruction at home and regular attendance at catechism on Sundays and on one other day during each week.” It is decreed that “no pastor can make any exception to these rules, and every person who believes that he has sufficient reasons to send his child to a non-Catholic school must submit his reasons in writing to the bishop.”

Warning About Battle Creek

“I SAY to our churches, Beware of the representations coming from Battle Creek that would lead you to disregard the warnings given by the Lord about the effort to make that a great educational center.”

Adventist Work in Paraguay

A MINISTERIAL laborer has been located in Paraguay, and Elder J. W. Westphal, superintendent of the South American Union mission, says: “Thank the Lord, every field of South America is being entered, although one of them only by a colporteur.”

Medical Missionary to Mexico

Word from Mexico reports the arrival of Dr. W. C. Fattebert, who has settled in Celaya, to engage in self-supporting medical work as a missionary undertaking. Dr. Fattebert formerly spent some time in Mexico as a nurse, later returning to graduate in medicine in a St. Louis medical school.

Daily Reminder

From the Pacific Press Publishing Company there comes to us a copy of their "Daily Reminder" for 1906. This is a vest-pocket atlas, diary, and account-book, which is very convenient for our workers in keeping a brief record of their labors, expenditures, etc. The price is twenty-five cents a copy, post-paid.

School for German Workers

By Editor

The attention of our readers, and especially of those directly interested in the German work, is directed to the announcement on page 22 of a school for German workers, which will be opened in New York City next month. Promising persons of both sexes ought to be encouraged to attend this school. Let church and conference officers give this matter consideration.

German Cook-Book

FROM the Hamburg Publishing House there comes a new cook-book printed in the German language. This book contains one hundred and forty-six pages and two colored plates, and is neatly bound in cloth. The title page of this publication indicates that it represents the principles of the Friedensau Sanitarium in dietetics, and its instruction is therefore based upon actual experience. It will doubtless have a large circulation.

Bible Training School Benefits India

We learn by a letter from Elder S. N. Haskell that the profits on the sale of the Bible Training School for the benefit of the work in India, together with the special donations for this purpose, will doubtless amount to two thousand dollars. This sum will pay the expenses of Brother and Sister Burgess to that field, and support them for quite a period. We can never measure the good which may be accomplished as the result of this effort in behalf of India.

The Missionary Review of the World

SOME notable changes have been made in the make-up of The Missionary Review of the World for January, and they are all for the better. With a larger page and double column it more closely resembles the other high-class magazines. The opening pages are devoted to pithy paragraphs relating to “Signs of the Times” as seen in current events. This month they refer to revival movements at home and abroad, co-operation in missions, the coming Student Volunteer Convention, Korean rumblings, Bolivia, Mormons, crisis in Japan, etc.

Now for That Twenty Thousand

By Editor

ONE part of the continuous, "ever-increasing missionary campaign" now being carried forward by this denomination, is the placing of the REVIEW in every Sabbath-keeping family.

This work was well begun during 1905, but there are still many homes of our people which are not reached by this paper.

We feel that the circulation of the REVIEW really ought to be twenty-five thousand copies weekly. It certainly would reach this figure if every professed believer in the message was really in earnest in this work. But some are indifferent and do not realize their need of the church paper, nor feel the loss they sustain in not having it; so perhaps we can not reasonably expect a larger circulation than twenty thousand copies at present. But this number should be reached during this year, not for the sake of having a large circulation, but because every Sabbath-keeper needs and should have the instruction, the encouragement, and the warnings which this paper contains.

Will not our ministers, church officers, and all our people make an earnest effort this year in behalf of the REVIEW, by securing subscriptions from those who do not take it, and by encouraging all who are now subscribers to see that their subscriptions are not allowed to run out and the paper stop?

“The REVIEW in every Sabbath-keeping family” is one good watchword for 1906.

A Donation for Poor Review Subscribers

By Editor

An esteemed brother in the field writes as follows: “Last night I received my good old REVIEW of December 28. It was better than ever. The article which I found in the issue of December 21 [“No More Delay”] and the article on page three, “The Battle Creek University,” in the issue of December 28, I think alone worth ten years’ subscription to the REVIEW, so I herewith enclose a draft for fifteen dollars to pay for ten copies of the REVIEW one year to the worthy poor, or those who really want it, deserve it, and are too poor to pay for it.” This is a very practical evidence of appreciation of the REVIEW, and we are pleased to receive this donation and to use it as directed. In behalf of those who will receive the paper through his help, we thank this brother, and assure him that we have many demands for just such assistance as this will enable us to give. The example of this brother may stimulate others to do likewise. We hope so.