p. 24 | Review and Herald, Vol. 86, No. 2. (1/14/1909)

Death of Sister Jessie V. Bosworth

Sister Jessie V. Bosworth, for many years officially connected with the work of the third angel's message, died at Hickory, N. C., on December 26. The REVIEW extends its sympathy to the bereaved relatives and friends. Fuller particulars will be given in our obituary columns next week.

Australasian Union Conference Delegates

The following persons have been appointed delegates to the next General Conference by the Australasian Union Conference; J. E. Fulton, superintendent of Malaysia and the East Indies; J. M. Johansen, in charge of the union’s book work; Prof. C. W. Irwin, of the Avondale School; A. W. Semmens, medical secretary; Elder Geo. B. Starr; and Miss Hattie Andre.

Monthly Missionary Reading

If any church does not receive regularly the monthly missionary reading containing cheering messages direct from the mission field, much of which matter is not published elsewhere, a request should be sent either to the State conference secretary or to the Mission Board Office, so that the church may have the benefit of these good readings at the missionary meeting on the second Sabbath of each month.

Postage Rates to British Colonies

THE recent postal agreement, effective since Oct. 1, 1908, between England and the United States, to carry letters at the regular domestic rate, of two cents for one ounce, does not apply to the colonies of either country. The rate of postage from the United States to any of the British colonies in the West Indies is five cents for one ounce, and three cents for the second ounce or fraction thereof. To other colonies and republics the rate is five cents for each half ounce or fraction thereof. Cuba, Porto Rico, and the Canal Zone have the regular domestic rate of two cents an ounce.

Missionary Volunteer Convention

By M. E. Kern

A JOINT convention of the Missionary Volunteer societies of the District of Columbia was held at the Foreign Mission Seminary, Takoma Park, D. C., on Sabbath, January 9. A very interesting and instructive program was carried out, in which the young people took a leading part. The giving of the advent message to all the world in this generation was set forth as the primary object of binding our young people together in societies.

The program and the duties of officers and members were discussed in three very interesting papers. The use of the society lessons prepared by the Missionary Volunteer Department was highly recommended. The social problems of our work furnished a topic of interesting and instructive study. One good rule given was, “Never attend any gathering where you are sure Christ can not go with you.”

Many lines of work were pointed out for officers and members of Missionary Volunteer societies. These were considered under the subjects of Personal Work, Distribution of Literature, Christian Help Work, Bible Readings and Cottage Meetings, Missionary Correspondence, and Help for Foreign Missions. The interest in this last topic was demonstrated by a donation of about twenty-five dollars for the purchase of a folding organ for the workers in British Central Africa.

In the discussion of the Reading Course and Standard of Attainment the necessity of self-improvement in making our work effective was faithfully pointed out, as well as the great need of educated workers in this cause.

A short consecration service closed the exercises, leaving with those in attendance a new determination, to press onward and upward till the work is done.

M. E. KERN.