SINCE closing my labors on and near the west shore of Lake Michigan in the States of Michigan and Wisconsin, about two months ago, I have, while doing necessary writing, done some home missionary work at Grand Rapids, Monterey, and Battle Creek. At the first two of these points my labors were bestowed in private and in public both on believers and on unbelievers. I have spoken five times to the church at Grand Rapids, dwelling on Christian unity and on the necessity of engaging promptly and earnestly in home missionary work, and have been greatly encouraged in seeing the missionary spirit taking possession of quite a number of the members of this church, which is next to the largest one of our people in Michigan. Co-operating with the faithful Bible workers in this church, we have been cheered in seeing the Spirit of God drawing souls toward the truths for these times; and from what we have already seen, we have reason to believe that there will yet be in this city, as in many others20in this great country and throughout the world, a large number of souls added to believers in present truth.
Last Sabbath was a good day to the church in Grand Rapids. After speaking further to this church of the nature and importance of missionary work, a young African spoke, upon whom faithful labor had been bestowed. Before all the church and some unbelievers, he nobly took his stand for the Sabbath and for the doctrine of the near coming of Christ, urging the importance of some of the young people who heard him preparing to go with him to the very heart of Africa to proclaim to his people the glorious truths he had received while among us. The paternal relatives of this man are Mohammedans; his maternal relatives are idol worshipers; yet this new convert to the message is strong in the faith that many of his people will yet receive present truth. He has received a fair education in Europe and in America, is translating the New Testament into his tongue, and now his highest ambition is to prepare to herald the last gospel message to his people. His grandfather is king of the country from which he came. In 1895 he repelled the French, who tried in vain to take his country. Then he sent his grandson—now this brother in the faith—to Europe and to the United States, that he might become acquainted with European and American diplomacy, with a view of succeeding him on the throne. Though this young man has recently come to the faith, yet he seems to be sincere and truly earnest, and is willing to learn. We have with others labored faithfully to see him established in present truth, and connected with God by the Holy Spirit; and he wishes to be remembered in the prayers of our people, that he may be successful in the new sphere of usefulness that opens up before him.
I have lately spent a good Sabbath with the church at Monterey. While standing in the pulpit of the Seventh-day Adventist meeting house in that place, and addressing an attentive and intelligent audience on the importance of awakening to a sense of the duties of the present hour in view of momentous events about to take place, a special measure of the Holy Ghost rested upon those present. Feelings of sacred, solemn awe filled my soul as I remembered that often Elder James White and his companion, and Elders Bates and Loughborough, and other faithful pioneers in this cause had uttered with power and clearness the forcible and mighty truths of the threefold message of Revelation 14, from the very stand from which I was speaking. My prayer to God, as I was addressing a large and interesting congregation, was that I might properly represent the noble cause and message for which these devoted messengers of the cross had sacrificed their means, their best energies, their talents, their all. The social meeting that followed the discourse, will long be remembered as a bright oasis on our way to the heavenly Canaan.
As I stood in the pulpit of the Monterey meeting house and cast my eye on the cemetery in which rests in bright hope Elder Joseph Bates, who baptized me in the message about forty-seven years ago, and in which sweetly sleep in Jesus many others who died at their post, holding aloft the glorious banner of the commandments of God and the faith of Jesus, I felt to thank God from my inmost soul for the present truth, and for what it had done for me, and to ask him for grace and strength to sound far and near, and in demonstration of the Spirit, the glorious third angel's message.
May God bless the Monterey church in reaching out after those who are outside of the ark of safety, and remember the one not identified with that church who, in connection with a kind brother, did all he could in waiting upon me and making me comfortable while in Monterey.
During my recent stay in Battle Creek I labored in families, instructing and encouraging some whose privileges with our people had been limited. I also enjoyed sweet counsel with leading brethren, and found mental and spiritual refreshment in associating with some with whom I had been acquainted for many years, and whose faces were still set as flints Zionward. Among these was my brother, Elder A. C. Bourdeau, and his worthy companion. While at my brother's I was made glad to learn from him that two ulcers on one of his limbs, which had troubled him much since he had the black fever in Europe, had been removed by the use of water and the special blessing of the Lord.
On my way to Battle Creek, I stopped at Plainwell to see and pray with and for Elder A. G. Haughey, president of the West Michigan Conference, who had had a long run of typhoid fever as the result of exposures in his ministerial labors. God drew near to us in prayer and in considering the needs of the cause. The numerous friends of Elder Haughey will be thankful to learn that he has so far recovered as to resume his work. For this we praise the Author of every good and perfect gift.
The health of my companion, who about two years ago was sick and nigh unto death, is better than it has been for many years. In this I find another cause for gratitude to God. Since connecting with our daughter in her medical work at Grand Rapids, we have seen in the success that has, with God's blessing, attended her labors, a verification of the teaching of the Testimonies of the Spirit of God, to the effect that medical missionary work properly carried on will be productive of great good. Already some precious souls have received the truth, and persons in high circles and of the educated class are being favorably impressed with the message for our time, and drawn toward God's remnant people, largely as the result of the labors of our daughter as a Christian physician. Not a few of the educated class in our country and in other lands will be led to receive the saving truths for our day through the medical missionary work.
D. T. BOURDEAU.
Donations Toward the Memorial Church
By J. S. Washburn
THE sum of $115.80 toward the paying of the expenses mentioned in the last REVIEW has been sent to me during the last two weeks. We trust that all subscriptions, and money in the hands of treasurers will be forwarded immediately, so that our books may be actually closed up, and a complete list of donations published, also that the church may soon be ready for rededication.
Below is given a partial list of donations sent directly to me since June 1, and not previously reported in the REVIEW : Previously reported, $5,737.62; M. E. Chapman, $.25; Mrs. F. A. Chapman, $.50; Angie Chapman, $.25; Earnest Chapman, $.25; Freddie H. Chapman, $.25; Joseph Chapman, $.02; Clinton Cardy, $.50; Nellie Cardy, $.50; Rachel Elwell, $.25; Hattie Elwell, $.25; a sister, $.50; Mr. and Mrs. H. Mehuron, $1; Mrs. Margaret Frost, $.50; a friend, $2; Phosa Hewett, $3; H. E. Longley, $5; Gilbert and Mollie Tucker, $1; Eunice Adkins, $.50; Mercy J. Slocum, $2; Amy A. Howard, $5; Mr. and Mrs. J. J. Hill, $1; Mrs. Libbie Werden, $1.65; Mrs. C. H. Barr, $1; Cyrus Stoner, $1; Mr. and Mrs. E. W. Strade, $1; Sand Prairie (Wis.) church, $4.50; a friend, $1; Mrs. A. King, $1; Mrs. N. H. Falconer, $.25; Mrs. Phil Rine, $.50; Mrs. Elizabeth Nuding, $2; J. J. Hill, $5; Mrs. P. Hanson, $1; Byron Post, $1; Mrs. C. Carson, $1; J. H. Christensen, $3; Mrs. E. Dimick, $1; Mr. and Mrs. T. A. Fleck, $.50; Fred Sproed and John Kraus, $3.75; N. S. Holbrook, $2; J. E. Dunlop, $1; Fred Nydell, $.50; J. M. Jones and friends, $4.55; Elisha Carry, $5; Elder F. Peabody, $1.50; a friend, $.25; Edward Leoppke and friends, $3.30; Frederick Zuck, $5; G. W. Dimmick and friends, $3.30; Mr. and Mrs. A. A. Lander, $2; John A. Piepmeier, $1.25; Pleasant Kirk, $1.50; Ida M. Paton, $3; W. N. Ellis and friends, $7.75; Earl Hahn and friends, $7.50; A. J. Westndall and friends, $5.75; A. G. Kimble and friends, $8; C. J. Copenhagen and friends, $7.10; Fern Haysum and friends, $6; C. H. Miller, Treas., $5.66; C. L. Hathaway and friends, $6; E. Harris, Treas., $5.25; Wm. Penniman and friends, $6.50; Jonas T. Rhodes, $5.05; N. P. Nelson, Treas., $6; Mrs. A. M. Ledbetter and friends, $8; Mrs. M. F. McCadden, $6.25; M. J. Corbitt and friends, $6; Abraham Leawen and friends, $5.75; Mrs. W. A. Standish and friends, $6; W. A. Wilcox, Treas., $8.01; H. M. Campbell and friends, $9.50; L. F. Westphal and friends, $6.60; C. M. French and friends, $7; M. S. Burnham and friends, $6; Mrs. Geo. A. Clarke and friends, $8.25; D. E. Sweet and friends, $8.76; W. C. Boynton and friends, $5.14; Mrs. Rachael Rice and friends, $7.50; Mrs. Sarah Gibson and friends, $5.50; W. A. Wilcox, Treas., $7.55; Elder L. E. Johnson and friends, $9.30; Jas. A. Watson and friends, $5.41; Mrs. R. W. McMahan and friends, $6; Miss A. J. Rexford and friends, $7.60; Mrs. M. Thomas and friends, $7.70; Miss Emma Light, $10; W. B. Goodale, $40. Total reported, $6,101.82.
J. S. WASHBURN.
1728 14th St., N. W., Washington, D. C.
A Missionary Convention Experience
By H. H. Hall
“Two men offered me work, and so did the Lord; whose offer should I accept? To work for the men seemed necessary to earn a living, and I could see but little chance for it in the work the Lord had for me. Yet, I believed he was calling me, and how should I decide? The morning for the decision came, and my wife asked if she should put up my lunch, and I told her I was not yet ready to say. We ate breakfast, and she repeated the question, but I again told her I did not know.
“Then I went to my room, and asked the Lord to make my duty plain, and O, praise his name, he did. I went21back to my wife, and said, ‘You need not put up any lunch; I am going to work for the Lord.’”
Such was the experience related at a missionary convention I attended last Sabbath. Every one who heard the brother speak knew he had had a struggle, and that he had gained the victory.
Dear reader, are you having a similar struggle? I wish you might have seen this brother’s face light up as he told us of the homes to which the Lord had led him. There are homes he is longing to have you visit also. Will you do it?
H. H. HALL,
To the Stockholders of the Seventh-day Adventist Publishing Association
By Arthur G. Daniells
An earnest effort is being made by the trustees of this association, acting in counsel with the General Conference Committee, to carry out the resolutions adopted by the stockholders at their annual meeting held in Battle Creek last April, and to turn over to the corporation formed in the East for that purpose all the assets of the Battle Creek corporation after settling up its affairs. As a step in carrying out this plan the stockholders of the old association have been asked to assign their stock to Brother I. H. Evans, the treasurer of the General Conference, as trustee for the General Conference, and to accept in lieu thereof his declaration of trust which clearly defines the purpose for which the stock is assigned. There has been quite a general response to this request. In some cases all the stock held within the limits of the Conference has been sent in. There are some conferences, however, from which but little stock has been received, and the purpose of this notice is to urge all the stockholders who have not done so, to send their certificates of stock, properly indorsed, to I. H. Evans, Review and Herald, Battle Creek, Mich. A form will be found upon the back of each certificate of stock, and it is necessary for each holder of a certificate to sign his name on the blank line at the close of the form of assignment, and forward to the address given above. It should be distinctly understood that no individual is personally benefited by this assignment of stock, that the stock is held for a short time by Brother Evans simply as a trustee, and that this plan has been adopted as the most practicable way for carrying out the vote of the stockholders.
We are greatly encouraged by the loyalty to this effort manifested by so many of our people. When it was decided to remove from Battle Creek, and the plan to transfer the shares of the Michigan corporation to the new one to be formed in the East was adopted, Sister White wrote as follows:—
“Brethren, this is a time to show who are the true friends of the publishing work. Let no one endeavor to withdraw his stock from the Review and Herald. It would not be right to do this. The money that we invested in stock was the Lord’s gift to us, and our gift to the institution. Shall we not now do a work that bears the approval of God?”
This counsel has been followed by hundreds of our brethren and sisters. We believe the large majority will, if they have not already done so, transfer their shares to the new corporation in the manner outlined above. We write this note to let our people know what is being done, and to remind those who may have forgotten. Let all act promptly in this, and it will help the cause much.
A. G. DANIELLS,
President General Conference.
Sabbath-School Lesson Notes
By A. T. Robinson
Lesson XII—The Closing Conflict
JUST as long as it remains a fact that the Lord made the heavens and the earth in six days, and rested on the seventh day, the Sabbath will be the sign of his creative and sanctifying power; and Sabbath-keeping will be recognition of the Creator and the Redeemer. “For it is a sign between me and you, . . . that ye may know that I am the Lord that doth sanctify you. . . . It is a sign between me and the children of Israel forever: for in six days the Lord made heaven and earth, and on the seventh day he rested.” Ex. 31:13, 17.
Just as long as apostasy is in this world, Sunday will be the mark, or sign, of apostasy, and Sunday-keeping will be the outward recognition of the power back of all apostasy. This is true because Sunday is declared to be “the wild solar holiday of all pagan times.” “Its origin is lost in the most remote antiquity.” It took its original name, dies solis, day of the sun, from the fact that before the earliest historical times that day was set apart for the worship of the sun, and sun worship is declared to be the oldest form of idolatry that the world has ever known. After the church of Jesus Christ had apostatized from the pure principles of Christianity, she borrowed this pagan festival day, the sign of apostasy, and put it in the place of the Sabbath of Jehovah.
In the great, closing conflict, Satan claims on the part of all a recognition of his power and authority, to be shown by the acceptance of the mark, or sign, of his power. The acceptance of the false, or counterfeit, sabbath as the mark of the beast will be enforced upon all, under the penalty of death. On the other hand, the Lord sends a message of warning, announcing to the inhabitants of earth, that every one who worships the beast, or accepts the sign of his power and authority, shall drink of the seven last plagues.
The issue is one that is clearly defined: worship the beast and his image, and receive the mark, or sign, of his power, and escape the wrath of the dragon, which will be exercised in all its fierceness against those who keep the commandments of God; or “worship him that made heaven and earth,” and accept the sign of his power and authority, and thus escape the unmingled wrath of Jehovah, which will be poured out in the seven last plagues.
Now, having taken a square look at the issue before the world, let us see what the outcome will be, on the part of those who shall have been arrayed on either side of the conflict.
John had a view of these two companies, after the smoke of the battle had cleared away, and he beheld those who had stood firm and loyal to the God of heaven, stand upon the sea of glass, having harps of victory, and he heard them sing the song of Moses and the song of the Lamb. As he beheld the wrath of God falling, in the seven last plagues, he says, “The first went, and poured out his vial upon the earth; and there fell a noisome and grievous sore upon the men which had the mark of the beast, and upon them which worshiped his image.”
Lesson XIII—Gathering out of His Kingdom All Things That Offend
IN the beginning Satan misrepresented God, as an arbitrary ruler, and claimed to be able to establish a better government. After less than two thousand years of experiment, Satan’s rulership had so far ruined this world that there was but one righteous man left, and the Lord destroyed the world by a flood, and saved that one righteous man, through whom the promised seed, or rightful rulership, should be perpetuated. In less than five hundred years more the world was again brought so near the brink of ruin that the Lord saw but one righteous man left, and he called him out from the surrounding darkness, and promised to make of him and his seed a righteous and holy nation. Thus the Lord sought to establish his form of organized government in the territory usurped by Satan. His purpose was that the righteous and holy principles of his government should prevail over all evil, until his kingdom should fill the whole world. It was only22Israel’s disloyalty to their King that made it necessary for the Lord’s plan to be worked out in another way. But the original purpose will be finally accomplished, even though it be delayed by man’s unbelief, and the consequent desolation of the earth. At the close of the thousand years of desolation the commission will be given to the angels to “gather out of his kingdom all things that offend, and them which do iniquity; and shall cast them into a furnace of fire: there shall be wailing and gnashing of teeth. Then shall the righteous shine forth as the sun in the kingdom of their Father.” Matt. 13:41-43. A. T. ROBINSON.
Field Notes.
FOUR persons have been added recently to the church at Decatur, Ill.
A SABBATH-SCHOOL of sixteen members has been organized at Greenfield, Ark.
A CHURCH building has been finished, and will soon be dedicated, at Gage, by O. T.
A CHURCH of twelve members was organized at Paul's Valley, O. T., November 7.
BROTHER C. J. COLE reports the recent baptism of four persons at Corvallis, Western Oregon.
A SABBATH-SCHOOL has been organized at Farmington, Ill., with a membership of twenty-five.
BROTHER O. GLASS reports a growing interest at Kirbyville, Tex., where three adults have recently accepted the truth.
A CHURCH of thirteen members has been recently organized at Armstrong, British Columbia. A church building has also been erected at that place.
WORK among the Scandinavians at Whatcom, Western Washington, by Brethren Wollekar, Limud, and Madsen, has resulted in bringing four persons to accept the truths of the message.
THERE are now twenty-seven Sabbath-keepers in the vicinity of Adams Mills, Ohio, the greater part of whom received the truth through the recent labors of Brethren F. M. Fairchild and B. L. House.
THE church at Newton, Kan., has been strengthened by the recent addition of twelve to its membership, and four others are keeping the Sabbath. Meetings are being continued in a hall by Brethren J. G. Hanhardt and N. T. Sutton.
Opening of Walla Walla College
By C. C. Lewis
WALLA WALLA COLLEGE opened September 30, with a fair attendance. In view of the sickness of last year, we looked forward to the opening of the school with much anxiety, fearing that the attendance would be small. We were much pleased, however, to see as many students in the chapel on the first day as we had last fall, and the enrolment will doubtless be larger than that of last year. At present, the enrolment is nearly one hundred, forty-eight in the college department, and fifty in the church school.
Six weeks have already gone, and there has not been a case of fever in the school or in the village, although it is six weeks later than the beginning of the sickness last year. The health of the students has been good, and we are praying that this favorable condition may continue throughout the year.
We are trying to make improvements in regard to industrial training. Twice a week all the students meet for an hour in industrial classes. Classes are already organized in printing, tent-making, baking, engineering, broom-making, cooking, nursing and treatments, and carpentry. Three large classes of ladies in sewing, garment-making, and dress-making are waiting to be started upon the arrival of the teacher, Sister Rubie Owen, of Cleveland, Ohio, who is expected daily. In addition to these classes for instruction, which embrace the whole school, we have three methods of industrial education of a more practical nature for the “home” students.
First, every student who desires is given one hour's domestic work each day, for which he is allowed ten cents an hour, to be applied on his regular expenses.
Second, every student is required to engage in some industry an hour each day for four days in the week. In most cases this industry is the same as the industrial study which is taken up twice a week in the afternoon. The object of this work is to put into practical use the principles studied in the industrial classes.
Third, quite a number of students are given additional work in connection with the industries, in order to assist them in defraying their expenses.
All the teachers have a part in the industries or industrial classes, and some of them in both; so that while this department of our school work is not by any means what we would like, yet we feel that distinct progress is being made.
Our new business manager is taking hold of the work with a great deal of prayerful energy and encouraging success. The work has been thoroughly organized into distinct departments, and an account is being kept with every department. In order to facilitate this work, a retail store has been built as an addition to the health food factory, where all the products of our industries will be sold, and through which the supplies for the different departments will be ordered and distributed. All feel hopeful that the college will be able to meet its running expenses the coming year,—a result which few of our schools have succeeded in accomplishing.
We are glad to note the increased interest in Bible study, under the labors of Elder G. A. Snyder, who carries the burden of the Bible work. Other teachers assist in this work, and at present we have seven large classes in Bible study. Elder Snyder has felt a deep interest in the spiritual welfare of the students, and also of the people in the village. He is giving a course of sermons in the public school building on Sunday nights. The two large rooms of the building are thrown together, and the house is well filled every night. A deep interest is being aroused among the residents of the village, who are not Seventh-day Adventists. In all the meetings connected with the church and college, there are indications of the work of the Spirit of the Lord. Several have taken their stand on the Lord's side without any special urging in connection with the regular meetings. A deep interest is being taken in the missionary work, and some of the old-time fervor to proclaim the coming of the Lord is seen.
Dr. Dunlap has a large class who are preparing for the medical missionary work, taking up regular studies in the two years' nurses' course which went into operation this fall.
There seems to be a deeper interest in the church school work. Although no special effort was made to induce people to send their children to school, yet the success of the last year's work has drawn a larger number of students than last year; although there is one grade less in the school, it has been found necessary to secure an assistant. The school is used as a school of observation to those who are preparing to engage in church school work. Quite a number are engaged in this work, and we hope by another year to be better able to supply our church schools with teachers.
On the whole, we feel of good courage in the Lord. There are many difficulties and perplexities, but the Lord is able to lead us through them all. We are living in a time when pride, worldliness, and irreverence are prevalent. Our school has fully its share of these elements; but at the same time we find a goodly number of young people who have entered school with a definite object to prepare themselves to labor in some branch of the Lord's work, and we hope that this class will increase until the whole lump is leavened. We believe that the Lord is soon coming, and that the one great duty of God's people is to give the warning message to the world in this generation. The object of the educational work is to prepare men and women to engage in this work; and we shall never cease to labor and pray that the Lord will bring this school, as well as all our schools, into that condition where it will do the work for which it was ordained by heaven.
C. C. LEWIS.
Christian Education
Conducted by the Educational Department of the General Conference.
L. A. Hoopes, Chairman; Frederick Griggs, Secretary.
The Progress of the Southern Training School
By J. E. Tenney
According to the announcement, the fall term of this school began on the twenty-third of September, and had therefore, been in progress for two months.
The writer, having been ill during the summer, was unable to do any field work in the interest of the school, and this may have had something to do with the fact that the attendance at the beginning of the year was smaller than usual.
There are, no doubt, many experiences that are common to all our schools. One of these is the admission of young people who do not care to conform to the spirit of the school, and so voluntarily, or otherwise, become separated from it. Such has been our experience, though our numbers have been kept up by the addition of worthy young men and young women. We are sorry for parents whose final effort for the salvation of their children seems to have failed. If the power of God as it works in a Christian school is unavailing, what will touch the hearts of the young and bring them to Christ?
About twelve of our students will soon complete the teachers' course, and go out to fill a few of the many openings for that class of workers. As many more are taking a business course, and give promise of rendering efficient service in the near future. Our nurses' preparatory class is large, and very earnest. A field of great usefulness is before them.
The Southern Sanitarium, which co-operates fully with the school, is not yet open to the public, but already has more applications from patients who desire its advantages than the building can accommodate.
A few in the school have the work of canvassing and the ministry in view, but this class is not so large as we wish it were. There are also those among the students who have not reached that stage in their experience where they are ready to decide definitely for what work they will prepare. We are thankful, however, to be able to report that nearly all our students have given their hearts to the Lord, and desire to serve him.
The school is God's institution, and we are earnestly seeking to conduct it in such a manner as will meet his purposes in the progress of the message in this great union conference, and in the salvation of precious souls.
Our total enrolment thus far for the year is about eighty, whose ages will average about twenty years. The enrolment will doubtless considerably exceed one hundred before the close of the year.
A few of our more advanced students will spend some time before the year closes in practical city mission work under the direction of Elder and Sister S. N. Haskell, whom we expect soon to join us. For this we are thankful. Others will seek to gain some practical experience in the canvassing work. We are of good courage and happy in the blessings of our Heavenly Father.
J. E. TENNEY.
Obituaries
LESSENGER.—Died at her home, near Mission, Wash., Sept. 27, 1903, of consumption, my sister Sarah J. Lessenger, aged 42 years, 4 months, and 3 days. The last two years of her life were ones of great suffering. She died with a bright hope of immortality when Jesus comes. She leaves a husband, two sons, and three daughters to mourn their loss. Words of comfort were spoken by Rev. Gunn (Presbyterian), from 1 Cor. 15:19. ELLA COOPER.
CADY.—Died at Lewiston, Minn., Nov. 28, 1903, Henry C. Cady, aged 82 years, 3 months, and 16 days. At the end of one brief hour of suffering, heart-disease closed his life. Nearly thirty years ago he accepted the message under the preaching of Elder W. B. Hill. He was a constant reader of the REVIEW all these years. His aged companion survives him, also two sons, and two step-daughters who greatly miss his faithful life and wise counsel. Words of comfort were spoken by the writer, from Ps. 30:5. W. W. STEBBINS.
COOL.—Fell asleep in Jesus at the home of his parents, near Murdocksville, Pa., Nov. 13, 1903, Bert Cool, only son of Augustine and Mary Cool, aged 24 years and 6 months. He had typhoid fever six years ago, from the effects of which he never recovered. He lived a devoted Christian life, and died in the blessed hope of a soon-coming Saviour. He leaves his father, mother, one sister, and many friends to mourn their loss. The funeral texts were of his own selection, being Ps. 116:15 and 1 Thess. 4:14. From these scriptures words of comfort were spoken by Rev. W. Asdale (Presbyterian). BLANCHE COOL.
EATON.—Died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. W. I. Crafts, in Edmonton, Alberta, Nov. 15, 1903, after an illness of eight months, Mrs. Mary A. Eaton, aged 86 years, 3 months, and 11 days. Father and mother united with the Baptist Church in New York in 1838. The following year they moved to Michigan, where she was interested in the Sabbath question by her uncle, Jonathan Whitmore, of Jackson City, and in 1853 she began keeping the seventh-day Sabbath, which she observed alone for fifty years. In 1882 she transferred her church membership from Jackson, Mich., to Fargo, N. D., of which church she was a member the remainder of her life. She never had the privilege of attending many meetings, but was a subscriber of the REVIEW AND HERALD since the year 1855; she also took the health journal for many years. Her life was full of good deeds. She lived to mourn the death of her aged husband and eight children, only two children surviving her. Comforting words were spoken by the Baptist pastor, Mr. McDonald, from John 14:1, 2. MRS. W. I. CRAFTS.
Debtors, Notice!
By A. S. KELLOGG
WE are now nearing the close of the year 1903. Just a few weeks remain before us of what is generally considered one of our most prosperous financial years. As we look over our accounts in the California Tract Society office, we find there is owing to the society the following amounts: Sabbath-schools, $79.56; general accounts, $1,819.08; personal accounts, $4,500.49; T. & M. Society accounts, $480.75. Total, $7,379.88.
It may be that your personal account with the tract society is small, but please notice that the sum-total of our accounts amounts to $7,379.88. You will certainly agree with us that this amount is entirely too large, and no society should be expected to carry any such amount on the credit side of its ledger.
Our policy for this last year has been, as nearly as possible, a cash one, and we expect to continue this plan. In sending in your orders to the office, please bear this in mind, and conform to our plan as far as possible. There may be some exception made where it is clear that necessity demands it; but the exception must not become the rule with any of our patrons.
Many of the accounts on our books are of long standing; and now, dear brother or sister, if your account is one of these, you will certainly confer a great favor upon those who are carrying the burden of this office, if you will kindly arrange with us to settle your account at an early date, so that by the close of this year our books may stand as a credit and not as a disgrace to you. We make this appeal, not because of personal injury to us, but because of injury that must come to the cause of God and to you personally if this state of affairs in your case is allowed to continue.
To the Canvassers: We would call your attention to the report of our secretary in the Pacific Union Recorder of May 21, 1903, page 5, under the words, “Our Plan.” Read articles 1 and 2, also 21, 22, and 23. After reading, please co-operate with us in carrying out the instructions given us by the delegates assembled.
Inasmuch as those owing the society are scattered everywhere, and many are outside of our conference borders, we shall make this a general plea, and place it where we trust it will reach all concerned.
In closing, we again plead with you to give this your earliest possible attention, and send all remittances to the California Tract Society, 306 San Pablo Ave., Oakland, Cal. We pray that the Lord shall guide and direct and bless you all to the honor and glory of his cause.
A. S. KELLOGG,Vice-President of the Cal. Conf.
NOTICES AND APPOINTMENTS
By O. O. Farnsworth; J. H. Neall; T. M. Bradford; Chas. Judefind; H. S. Weaver
Notice!
The third annual session of the Chesapeake Conference Association of Seventh-day Adventists will be held at 903 Woodley St., Baltimore, Md., Dec. 16, 1903, at 7:30 P. M. The object of the meeting is to elect officers for the coming year, and to transact any other business that may be brought before the Association.
O. O. FARNSWORTH,
J. H. NEALL,
T. M. BRADFORD,
CHAS. JUDEFIND,
H. S. WEAVER,
Trustees.
A Young People's Convention
By J. G. Lamson
A young people's convention will be held in the Tabernacle at Battle Creek, Mich., beginning December 31 and ending January 4. This convention is called by the West Michigan Conference Committee upon invitation of the young people of the church of Battle Creek. The holiday rates begin December 31, and tickets bought on that date are good to return until January 4. This will enable the young people to reach Battle Creek and return for one and one-third fare.
Speakers who have had an experience in young people's work will be in attendance at the convention, and we believe that this will be an excellent opportunity for the young people to receive inspiration for work,—for service.
We earnestly request all young people interested to write to the chairman of the locating committee, Miss Minnie Hart, care of Review and Herald, Battle Creek, Mich., stating if they expect to be present during the convention. The Battle Creek church offer free entertainment to all who come as delegates. If you are interested in the convention, write immediately to the chairman of the locating committee.
J. G. LAMSON,
Chairman of Convention Central Committee.
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.
WANTED.—A man to work by the year at general farm and dairy work. Church privileges and vegetarian diet; the usual wages will be paid. Address D. Malin, Vassar, Mich.
DENTIST.—I want a good place to locate a first-class dental office where opportunity can be had to help in church and missionary work. Address W. C. Dalbey, Dentist, 624 Church St., Nashville, Tenn.
WANTED.—Health food baker; 4 men and 5 women to work in food factory, beginning about December 15. Established business. Send references and full particulars with first letter. Address The Twin City Nut Food Co., Minneapolis, Minn.
FOR SALE.—Farm of 40 acres near Durand, Mich., 4½ miles to S. D. A. Sabbath-school. Buildings fair; soft-water well 105 feet deep, 3 acres of small fruit, apples, cherries, plums, grapes, etc., best market in the State. Address M. L. E. Soule, Station 2, Owosso, Mich.
FOR SALE.—Near Nashville, 10 acres, with house, barn, cabin, etc., small bearing orchard, excellent water. Place well adapted to truck gardening, fruits, and poultry, for which there is good market. Close to church school and health food factory. Missionary opportunities. Address R. L. Pierce, 1025 Jefferson St., Nashville, Tenn.
Address
The address of Elder S. M. Cobb is 56 George St. West, Sydney, N. S. W., Australia.