VAN BOSKERK.—Died at her home near San Bernardino, Cal., Nov. 2, 1905, Hattie Elizabeth Van Boskerk, daughter of Wesley and Lois Hoff, aged 16 years. For years Sister Van Boskerk had been a patient sufferer with pulmonary tuberculosis. Twenty years ago she was baptized by Elder E. W. Farnsworth at Carthage, Mo., and ever after was a devoted follower of the Saviour. Through her godly walk and Christian example her husband was won to the truth, and now rejoices in the faith of the soon coming of the great Life-giver. Besides her husband, she leaves a mother, two sisters, and a brother to mourn their loss. The funeral service and burial took place in San Diego. Words of comfort were spoken by Elder W. M. Healey.
T. S. WHITELOCK, M. D.
HILL.—Died at Wilkeson, Wash., Dec. 2, 1905, Andrew Jackson Hill, aged 64 years, 2 months, and 12 days. At an early age Brother Hill was converted, and in 1889 united with the Seventh-day Adventist Church, in which he led a faithful life, and served as deacon for several years. He leaves a wife, three daughters, and one son, and a large circle of friends, who mourn their loss, yet they sorrow not as those who have no hope. Words of comfort were spoken by the writer from Ps. 116:15.
O. E. DAVIS.
HALLSTINE.—Died at Sheridan, Ill., Nov. 15, 1905, of cancer, Sister Anna E. Hallstine, aged 41 years, 5 months, and 28 days. Her sufferings, which during the last year were severe, were endured with remarkable courage and hopefulness. Her peace was made with God, and she died with a bright hope. She leaves a husband, an adopted child, an aged mother, three sisters, and a brother to mourn their loss. The funeral service was conducted by the writer, and was attended by a large company of friends.
E. A. CURTIS.
PAYNE.—Died at his home in Owosso, Mich., Dec. 7, 1905, Francis J. Payne, aged 77 years and a few months. Brother Payne was born in Canandaigua, N. Y., in 1828. He accepted present truth in 1874, and at that time united with the Seventh-day Adventist church at Dryden, Mich. He was a firm believer in the advent of our Lord, and lived a consistent and faithful Christian life. Brother Payne was one of a family of thirteen children, of whom three brothers survive him. A faithful companion, three sons, and many other relatives and friends sustain a great loss in his death. On the funeral occasion, words of comfort were spoken from 1 Cor. 15:55.
E. K. SLADE.
BRAMAN.—Died at Reese, Mich., Nov. 24, 1905, of stomach and liver trouble, Sister Mary C. Braman, aged 63 years, 2 months, and 28 days. Sister Braman began the observance of the Sabbath in 1881, when Elder Wm. Ostrander and myself held tent-meetings at Reese. She generally held an office of trust in the church, and was regarded by all as possessing strict integrity. Many were her deeds of kindness to those in need. She will be missed much in the church and in the community. She leaves a husband, two sons, and one daughter to mourn their loss. The funeral sermon was preached by the writer, to a large congregation of sympathizing friends, from 1 Cor. 15:22, 23.
ALBERT WEEKS.
WAY.—Fell peacefully asleep in death at Convis, Mich., Nov. 22, 1905, Mrs. Hannah Way, aged 91 years, 10 months, and 10 days. After her marriage in 1854 she and her husband moved from the State of New York to Michigan, and settled in Bellevue, and finally in Convis. Here in 1863 she embraced the Seventh-day Adventist belief under the labors of Elders J. N. Loughborough and J. B. Frisbie, and was ever after a faithful member of the Convis church. She was a kind and devoted wife and mother, and was loved by all who knew her. She leaves eight children and several grandchildren and great-grandchildren to mourn their loss. The funeral service was conducted at her late home by the writer.
I. D. VAN HORN.
LOCKWOOD.—Died at Battle Creek, Mich., Nov. 22, 1905, of consumption, Emma, beloved wife of Wilton A. Lockwood, aged 29 years, 1 month, and 10 days. The deceased was the daughter of Elder C. Nelson, and was brought up in the nurture and admonition of the Lord, and early in life gave herself to the Saviour. She was a firm believer in the truths of the advent message. Some years ago she came to Battle Creek, where, previous to her marriage, she was an employee of the Review and Herald Publishing Company. Before the end came, Emma reviewed her life, and endeavored to discover everything that would in any manner prevent her from receiving the fullness of divine approval. The Lord helped her, and gave her complete assurance of her acceptance. Her husband, two children, an aged mother, four sisters, and two brothers are left to mourn their loss. At the funeral service, conducted by the writer, Jer. 31:10 and 2 Sam. 14:14 were the texts that formed the basis of discourse.
G. W. MORSE.
DE VINNEY.—Fell asleep at our home in Worcester, N. Y., Nov. 26, 1905, after an illness of only two days, my beloved wife, Gertrude H. De Vinney, aged 37 years, 7 months, and 12 days. Her symptoms closely resembled diphtheria, but the attending physicians diagnosed her disease as laryngitis, and cause of death as edema of the glottis. We were converted, baptized, and united with the church at Syracuse, N. Y., at the same time. Through her encouragement and aid I entered the ministry, and since we have gone hand in hand in the work of the Lord. Several days before her illness she seemed to have a premonition of death, and began to arrange for that dread event, expressing her desires as to place of burial, tokens of love to our children, and our future. Her mind was clear and active until nearly the last moment. Although laboring for breath, and speaking with great difficulty, she had a word of comfort and a smile of encouragement for all her dear ones as they stood around her. Her last words, when in the deep shadow, “The Lord is good,” expressed her trust and confidence in the Saviour. We mourn deeply her loss, but with the full assurance that, if faithful, we shall meet our loved one soon in the kingdom of Christ. She leaves three children, two girls and one boy, to comfort me, and to revere her memory as a tender, loving mother. Owing to the circumstances of her death and to the public apprehension of contagion, the funeral was private, but a large number of sympathizing friends were present at the burial in the beautiful cemetery of this place, where she rests until the resurrection.
F. H. DE VINNEY.
DREW.—Died at Woking, Surrey, England, Oct. 25, 1905, Brother George R. Drew. He was born at Christchurch, Hampshire, Oct. 14, 1835. While yet a young man, he went to sea, where he remained for fifteen years. When in the harbor of San Francisco, he heard the third angel’s message from Elder Loughborough, and at once accepted the truth, in which he greatly rejoiced till the day of his death. He remained in California seven years, doing missionary work whenever he could find opportunity, and studying carefully the different points of our faith. In 1882 he returned to England in company with Elder Loughborough and Brother A. A. John, beginning work as a ship missionary. He soon went to Liverpool and Birkenhead, where he worked faithfully for over twenty years, putting our books and papers on board the outgoing ships, thus scattering our literature in every part of the world. During the past three years he was in feeble health, and lived in Woking. Even to his last days, whenever he was physically able, he would go with our papers either in Woking or in the little villages near by, it being his greatest joy to do what he could to proclaim to the world the near coming of our Saviour. On October 25 he fell asleep in Jesus, in the full and joyful hope of Christ’s second coming. His death is mourned by his wife and son and daughter and sister, and a large number of friends throughout Great Britain. He was laid to rest at his old home in Christchurch. In all these years of trial and sacrifice for the cause he loved, he worked faithfully and untiringly, too often beyond his strength, for his delight was to see our books and papers scattered to the ends of the earth. God has called him to rest from his labors, to await the day when he shall say, “Well done, good and faithful servant.”
H. R. SALISBURY.
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Attacks on Mrs. E. G. White
By Editor
DURING the past two or three weeks the Battle Creek papers have published scandalous, not to say blasphemous, articles concerning Mrs. E. G. White and those who believe in the gift of the spirit of prophecy as revealed through her. Whatever the citizens of Battle Creek may think of Mrs. White and the Adventists, we feel that they certainly have good reason to be ashamed of their city papers.
Testimonies to the Church Regarding Our Youth
By Editor
A PAMPHLET of sixty-four pages has just been issued with the following title page: “Testimonies to the Church Regarding Our Youth Going to Battle Creek to Obtain an Education, being extracts from addresses published in the General Conference Bulletin, from articles in the REVIEW AND HERALD, and from many letters to physicians and ministers.” We believe that the reading of this instruction will help many to understand more clearly the present controversy. The price of this pamphlet is five cents a copy, and it can be obtained through the usual channels.
Brethren Perry and Casebeer Reach Peru and Ecuador
WE hear from Brethren Perry and Casebeer of their safe arrival in Peru and Ecuador. They are already hard at work with the language.
Southern Union Conference Meeting
Elders G. A. Irwin, W. C. White, and I. H. Evans, and Dr. J. E. Froom are attending the meeting of the Southern Union Conference at Nashville, Tenn.
Annual Conference of Believers in Jamaica
WE have received the announcement of the annual conference of believers in Jamaica, held at Kingston, December 31 to January 4. Delegates representing forty-nine Sabbath-keeping congregations were to join in the deliberations.
Special Institutes at Fernando College
We have received an “announcement of special institutes to be held at Fernando College, San Fernando, Cal., Jan. 8 to March 4, 1906.” A full and attractive program is presented of the work to be done, which includes the evangelical, medical, and canvassing work. There is already a large attendance at this institution, but it would seem that many others would wish to avail themselves of the opportunities offered in the announcement.
Greetings Holiday Number
By Editor
The holiday number of Present Truth, published in London, is a double number which appears under the name “Greetings.” This issue is fully illustrated, is attractive in appearance, and is filled with excellent articles. We hope it has had a large circulation.
Memorial Offering for Mrs. B. E. Cady
A VERY appropriate memorial offering was received by the Mission Board in behalf of one of the faithful pioneer believers in this advent truth, Mrs. B. E. Cady, who rests from her labors. Her son, Mr. B. A. Cady, sends the gift, fifty dollars, which will be applied in the production of literature in China and Japan.
Address for Review and Herald Mail
By Editor
WILL all our correspondents please remember that all mail for Review and Herald Publishing Association, or for any of the periodicals published by this association, as well as all orders for books, should be addressed, 222 North Capitol St., Washington, D. C.? We will give due notice when our address is changed to Takoma Park. Our branch office in Battle Creek, Mich., is still maintained, and all supplies for conferences in the Lake Union Conference are shipped from that office.
Pioneering the Work in the Philippines
IN November, we learn from Australia, Brother E. H. Gates sailed for the Philippines to join Brother R. Caldwell in planning for the opening of our work in that field. Brother Caldwell has been working with our literature all about Singapore and the Malay States, and now pioneers the way in the Philippines.
Bill for Stricter Sabbath Observance
By Editor
We take the following paragraph from the Washington Post of December 6:—
More strict observance of the Sabbath is sought in a bill introduced in the House yesterday by Representative Allen, of Maine. It provides that all places of business, except news stands, drug stores, and undertakers' shops, shall be closed on that day, and that no baseball or football games shall be played. A fine of from five dollars to fifty dollars for violation is imposed. Those who observe Sunday on another day do not come under the stipulations of the bill.
We shall have something to say about this matter later.
Graduation of Iowa Sanitarium Nurses
A CLASS of eight nurses has just graduated from the training-school connected with the Iowa Sanitarium at Des Moines, Iowa. The Workers' Bulletin says that “the principal event of the evening was the address by Elder W. A. Spicer, who made some most timely remarks on the motive that should lead to service, and the field that stands ready for our service.”
Central Union Conference Session
THE second biennial session of the Central Union Conference will be held at Kansas City, Mo., January 18-29. In addition to the usual conference business quite a large number of topics of great practical importance will be considered, and the evening services will be devoted to the presentation of the leading features of the third angel's message. The program indicates that this session of the conference will be a very profitable one.
Foreign Letter Postage Rates
WE are requested to remind those who correspond with persons outside the territory of the United States that the postage on letters to all points in the universal postal union is five cents for each half ounce or fraction thereof, and that it should be prepaid in full. A failure to pay the proper amount of postage subjects the receiver to a fine of double the amount of the deficiency. All should remember that the rate of postage to Newfoundland is the same as to other foreign countries. Domestic rates apply to Canada, but not to Newfoundland.
Items of Special Interest
By Editor
THERE are several articles in this week’s paper to which we desire to direct the attention of our readers. Brother Loughborough writes an interesting and encouraging account of the fruit of missionary work in England. He has just learned from Brother Tanner’s recent report from Hayti of the results of work done many years ago. We also commence in this issue the publication of a series of articles on the canon of the Bible. This is the first time for quite a number of years that anything has appeared in the REVIEW upon this subject, and we hope these articles will be found helpful to all. It is, perhaps, hardly necessary to call attention to the reports in the Editorial Department from Brethren Daniells and Irwin, who write of their recent visit to Battle Creek.
A Good List of Topics
HAVE you read Life and Health for January? It contains good and helpful suggestions on such subjects as Home Food Studies; Seasonable Recipes; Renovating Carpets; Care of Stoves and Lamps; Colds, their Causes; The Cigarette Evil; Danger of Drink; Dirt; Schools and Tuberculosis; The Patent Medicine Evil; Demand for Nostrums; Testimony of a Physiologist; Vegetarianism Defended; Quacks and Newspapers; The Decrease in Individual Weight; The Daughter in the Home; The Postgraduate Course; Meat as a Diet; School Life; Medical Work in Singapore, China, etc.; A Moderate View of the Tobacco Evil; A Muzzled Press; Tuberculosis from Overeating; Pure Foods; Liquors and Medical Frauds; Communicable Diseases; Questions and Answers on such topics as Cold Treatments; Borax in Enemas; Graham Flour and Hives; Cold Bathing; Rheumatism; Hair on the Face; Baked Potato Skins; Substitute for Lard; Alcohol in Candy; Cancers; Patent Medicines; Heart Disease, etc. Life and Health is a practical health magazine, and will be found helpful in every family. It can be ordered through the usual channels.