Maine, Dover and Foxcroft ...... Aug. 31 to Sept. 10
CENTRAL UNION CONFERENCE
Kansas, Leavenworth (local, colored) ...... July 21 to 31
Missouri, Clinton ...... Aug. 3 to 13
Nebraska ...... Aug. 17 to 27
Kansas, Salina ...... Aug. 24 to Sept. 3
Wyoming ...... Sept. 21 to Oct. 1
COLUMBIA UNION CONFERENCE
New Jersey, Trenton .... July 27 to Aug. 6
Ohio ........ Aug. 17 to 27
West Pennsylvania, Pittsburgh ...... Aug. 24 to Sept. 3
West Virginia ...... Aug. 26 to Sept. 5
EASTERN CANADIAN UNION CONFERENCE
Newfoundland, St. John's .... July 14 to 18
LAKE UNION CONFERENCE
Southern Illinois, Martinsville. Aug. 10 to 20
West Michigan ............ Aug. 17 to 27
Indiana ................ Aug. 24 to Sept. 3
North Michigan .......... Aug. 24 to Sept. 3
NORTH PACIFIC UNION CONFERENCE
Western Washington, South Tacoma ...... Aug. 24 to Sept. 3
PACIFIC UNION CONFERENCE
Northwestern California, Napa .. July 20 to 30
Inter-Mountain .......... About October 1
Arizona ................ Oct. 12 to 22
SOUTHERN UNION CONFERENCE
Louisiana, Alexandria ....... July 20 to 30
Mississippi, Meridian .... July 27 to Aug. 6
Mississippi, Hattiesburg (colored) ...... Aug. 24 to Sept. 3
Tennessee River, Nashville ... Aug. 3 to 13
Alabama, Montgomery ...... Aug. 10 to 20
Kentucky, Bowling Green .... Aug. 17 to 27
SOUTHWESTERN UNION CONFERENCE
North Texas, Waxahachie ...... July 20 to 30
New Mexico, Clovis .... July 10 to 20
Oklahoma, Enid .... Aug. 24 to Sept. 3
Arkansas, Springdale ........ Sept. 7 to 17
WESTERN CANADIAN UNION CONFERENCE
Alberta, Ponoka ............ July 13 to 23
British Columbia (Coast District), Nanaimo ........ July 24 to 30
British Columbia (Okenagan District), Kelowna ... Aug. 14 to 20
Missouri Conference Association
By J. S. Rouse; M. L. Meehan
THE second annual meeting of the Missouri Conference Association of Seventh-day Adventists (a legal corporation) will be held on the camp grounds in Clinton, Mo., at 10 A. M., Monday, Aug. 7, 1916, for the election of officers, and for the transaction of any other business that may properly come before the meeting.
J. S. ROUSE, President.
M. L. MEEHAN, Secretary.
South Missouri Conference Association
By J. S. ROUSE; M. L. MEEHAN
The eighth annual meeting of the South Missouri Conference Association of Seventh-day Adventists (a legal corporation) will be held on the camp grounds in Clinton, Mo., at 10 A. M., Monday, Aug. 7, 1916, for the election of officers, and for the transaction of any other business that may properly come before the meeting.
J. S. ROUSE, President,
M. L. MEEHAN, Secretary.
North Missouri Conference Association
By J. S. Rouse; M. L. Meehan
THE eighth annual meeting of the North Missouri Conference Association of Seventh-day Adventists (a legal corporation) will be held on the camp grounds in Clinton, Mo., at 10 A. M., Monday, Aug. 7, 1916, for the election of officers, and for the transaction of any other business that may properly come before the meeting.
J. S. ROUSE, President.
M. L. MEEHAN, Secretary.
Mississippi Conference
By C. S. Wiest; Ben C. Marshall
THE fifteenth annual session of the Mississippi Conference of Seventh-day Adventists will convene in connection with the camp meeting to be held in Meridian, Miss., July 27 to Aug. 6, 1916, for the purpose of electing officers, and of transacting such other business as may properly come before the conference. Each church is entitled to one delegate for the organization, and to one additional delegate for each ten members. The first meeting of the conference will be called at 3 P. M., Thursday, July 27.
C. S. WIEST, President.
BEN C. MARSHALL, Secretary.
Mississippi Conference Association
By C. S. Wiest; Ben C. Marshall
The sixth annual session of the Mississippi Conference Association of Seventh-day Adventists is called to convene at Meridian, Miss., in connection with the camp meeting, at 10 A. M., Monday, July 31, 1916. All accredited delegates to the camp meeting are regarded voters at the association meetings.
C. S. WIEST, President,
BEN C. MARSHALL, Secretary.
Alabama Conference
By A. L. Miller; O. R. Godsmark
The fourteenth annual session of the Alabama Conference of Seventh-day Adventists will be held in Montgomery, Ala., in connection with the camp meeting, Aug. 10-20, 1916. At this meeting officers for the ensuing two years will be elected, and such other business transacted as may properly come before the conference. The first meeting will be held at 11 A. M., Friday, August 11. The churches should elect their delegates, and send a list of them to O. R. Godsmark, 316 Lyric Bldg., Birmingham, Ala.
A. L. MILLER, President.
O. R. GODSMARK, Secretary.
Alabama Conference Association
By A. L. MILLER; O. R. GODSMARK
NOTICE is hereby given that the annual meeting of the constituency of the Alabama Conference Association of Seventh-day Adventists (incorporated) will be held on the camp ground at Montgomery, Ala., in connection with the camp meeting, Aug. 10-20, 1916, to elect officers, make a change in the by-laws, elect trustees for two years instead of one, and transact any other business that may be deemed necessary. The first meeting will be held at 11 A. M., Monday, August 14.
A. L. MILLER, President.
O. R. GODSMARK, Secretary.
Request for Prayer
An Oregon sister asks prayer for the recovery of her son, who has been seriously injured in an accident.
Obituaries
By G. E. LANGDON; R. F. COTTRELL
GAINES.—Burt C. Gaines was born in Barkhamsted, Conn., Nov. 29, 1834, and died in Battle Creek, Mich., June 17, 1916. His first wife was Martha H. Pratt, who died in 1866, and in 1873 he was married to Angeline E. Waggoner, who, with their three children, survives. Brother Gaines was a veteran of the Civil War. He accepted the third angel's message in 1889, and his hope in God remained steadfast to the end of life.
G. E. LANGDON.
TURNER.—Flora L. Collins was born Nov. 20, 1893, and died at the home of her parents, in Battle Creek, Mich., June 17, 1916. At the age of ten years she was baptized by Elder F. M. Roberts, in Indiana, and united with the Seventh-day Adventist Church, to which she remained faithful until her death. Aug. 12, 1913, she was united in marriage with Fred Turner, who with their babe of two years is left to mourn. Her parents and two brothers also survive.
G. E. LANGDON.
BOWEN.—Lewis Kirby Bowen was born in East Otto, N. Y., Oct. 14, 1858, and died in Randolph, N. Y., June 15, 1916. His death is mourned by a wife and five children, his aged father, and five brothers. In early life Brother Bowen united with the Seventh-day Adventist church at Ellicottville, N. Y., but later lost his hold on God, and for some time made no profession of religion. However, during his long illness he made his peace with God, and fell asleep hoping in a soon-coming Saviour.
R. F. COTTRELL.
“Signs of the Times”
THE August number of the Signs of the Times Magazine deals with the great eternal verities of God, the things which man needs to know, not simply for the life that is to come, but which will be of untold benefit in this life.
“Humanity’s Greatest Need,” by A. G. Daniells. An exceedingly helpful and spiritual article, showing that the greatest need of the world and the church is the abiding presence of the Holy Spirit. This help is offered to every soul that will grasp it.
“Human Emancipation,” by Dr. L. A. Reed. This article shows, contrary to the religious philosophy of the present day, that man is not saved by social reformation or by natural generation, but that a power from above must take hold of the weaknesses and degeneracy of humanity, and make of the individual a new man.
“Revelation Thirteen,” an editorial. A very illuminating presentation of this wonderful prophecy. The time of its application; the ten horns; the beast—what is it? the deadly wound—when inflicted. There is much misunderstanding as to what this prophecy really means. This article clearly shows that it applies, not to a church or a man, but to a system under various phases.
“Evolution and the Problem of Evil,” by George McCready Price. Showing the wisdom of God manifested in permitting sin. Teaching of evolution. No power outside of Christ to uplift the imperfect human.
“The Law of Christ’s Kingdom,” by R. S. Owen. The infinite responsibility of choice; God will not compel obedience; the law is the law of liberty.
“Thy Kingdom Come.” This article is illustrated by the splendid cover design.
“Witnessing for Christ,” by Mrs. E. G. White. The possibilities and duties of Christ’s followers.
The World Outlook.
The above are only a few of the many good things to be found in the August number.
Elder A. C. Neff
By R. D. Hottel.
ABRAHAM CHARLES NEFF was born near Rude’s Hill, Shenandoah Co., Va., March 29, 1844, and died at his home, near Quicksburg, Va., June 12, 1916.
During an attack of la grippe his heart became affected. He sought relief in the Washington Sanitarium, where he was a patient for five weeks. After his return home, everything possible was done for him, but without avail, and the end came peacefully and without suffering.
He was twice married. From the first union seven children were born, all of whom survive, and all are married: Carson E. Neff, near the home place; Mrs. W. E. Brackett, Toledo, Ohio; Dr. A. M. Neff, Richmond, Va.; J. P. Neff, superintendent of city schools, Staunton, Va.; Elder E. L. Neff, president of the South Texas Conference, Houston, Tex.; Mrs. Thomas J. Zirkle, New Market, Va.; Mrs. W. E. Whitney, Los Angeles, Cal. His second wife survives him.
Just forty years ago—in 1876—his attention was called to the third angel’s message, by the preaching of Elders J. O. Corliss and E. B. Lane, the first ministers to bring the message to Virginia. After due and careful consideration, he with his family united their interests with this movement. He was baptized by Elder Isaac Sanborn.
On March 4, 1883, the Virginia Conference was organized near Quicksburg, and on the same day our brother was ordained to the gospel ministry by Elder J. O. Corliss, and he was unanimously chosen the first president of the newly organized conference. While Brother Neff never gave much time to field work, yet during the forty years of his connection with the message he gave much time to local and conference work in Virginia. He gave liberally of his means to carry forward the message both in this conference and outside, and his home was always open to the workers in the cause of present truth. As a result of yielding to the requirements of the Lord concerning tithes and offerings, he was rewarded more than once by the fulfilment of the promise of the Lord. “I will rebuke the devourer for your sakes.”
He was a devoted husband and father, an earnest and sincere Christian, a considerate and kind neighbor, a safe and careful counselor,—a man of the highest integrity, to which estimate of his worth the large gathering on the funeral occasion testified.
During his recent illness he expressed to the writer the joy of having accepted the message that turned the whole course of his life and guided him during the past forty years. He rests in hope of coming forth in the resurrection of the just.
The services were conducted by the writer, from Titus 2:11-14.
R. D. HOTTEL.
Utah Corporation
By W. M. ADAMS; J. F. GASTER
THE annual session of the Utah Corporation of Seventh-day Adventists will be held in Salt Lake City, Utah, Aug. 21, 1916. The first meeting will be called at 10:30 A. M., in a tent located on Fifth East near Twenty-first South. The constituency of this corporation are to be chosen by the local churches—one for the church organization, and one for every five members. The object of the meeting is a contemplated change of the constitution, or possibly that of merging into another corporation.
W. M. ADAMS, President.
J. F. GASTER, Secretary-Treasurer.
Southern Illinois Conference
By E. F. PETERSON; H. E. MOON
THE fourteenth annual session of the Southern Illinois Conference of Seventh-day Adventists will be held in connection with the camp meeting, on the fair grounds, at Martinsville, Ill., Aug. 10-20, 1916. The object of the meeting is to elect officers, and to transact such other business as may properly come before the conference session. The first meeting of the conference will be called to convene at 9:15 A. M., Friday, August 11. Each church is entitled to one delegate for the organization, and to one additional for each ten members.
E. F. PETERSON, President.
H. E. MOON, Secretary.
Southern Illinois Conference Association
By E. F. PETERSON; R. B. CRAIG
NOTICE is hereby given that the annual meeting of the Southern Illinois Conference Association of Seventh-day Adventists will be held in connection with the camp meeting and conference, on the fair grounds, at Martinsville, Ill., Aug. 10-20, 1916, for the purpose of electing officers and appointing a board of trustees, and of transacting such other business as may properly come before the association. The first meeting will be held at 10 A. M., Monday, August 14.
E. F. PETERSON, President.
R. B. CRAIG, Secretary.
Elder Judson B. Beckner
By A. N. DURRANT
Among the heroes of the cross who have recently fallen asleep, was the late Elder Judson B. Beckner, who fell asleep May 9, 1916, at the home of his son, George Beckner, in Athol, Mass., aged 65 years, 3 months, and 3 days. He died of heart failure after some time of patient suffering and declining strength. He left his wife, Mrs. M. E. Beckner, and four children,—George, of Massachusetts, U. S. A.; Harry, of South Africa; Robert, of India; and Mrs. Dr. Otis, of Santo Domingo, British West Indies,—to mourn their loss, but surely not as those who have no hope.
Elder Beckner accepted the third angel's message thirty years ago, and within six months began to engage actively in its promulgation. In 1897 he was made president of the Arkansas Conference, and afterward labored in Texas. In 1901 he with his wife went to Jamaica, British West Indies, where he labored most faithfully as president until the year 1907, when he went to British Guiana, South America, to labor in the same capacity. Here his stay was short, as his once robust health gave way to an attack of malaria, which forced him to go to Trinidad to recuperate. There, as president of the South Caribbean Conference, he labored in spite of failing strength, until 1913, when he returned to this country.
No pen can truly chronicle the faithful labors and self-sacrifice of this man of God. The writer, who, with the exception of two years, was associated with him in labors during those years that he spent in the tropics, can never forget his earnestness and his devotion to the Master's cause. Brother Beckner was a real father in Israel, a man of sound judgment and unruffled temper. He was truly one of those who met God's requirements of his "rulers." See 2 Sam. 23:3; Ex. 18:21. He sleeps, but his works follow him, and it will not be long before we shall meet our brother again. May God comfort the hearts of his bereaved ones.
A. N. DURRANT.
"The Way of Life"
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In the gospel dispensation, we find the ordinances of baptism and the Lord's Supper, while in the distance is seen, in faintest outline, the New Jerusalem, with its mansions so fair, coming down from the clouds to the earth.
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YOUR BABY HEALTH AND TEMPERANCE
A Guide for Young Mothers
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LITERATURE
The health principles advocated by this denomination were given to us largely through the gift of the Spirit of prophecy, immediately following the light that came to us upon the Sabbath question. For years we stood in the forefront as teachers of health and temperance principles. The Lord evidently designed us to be
The Head and Not the Tail
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Eastern Pennsylvania Camp Meeting
By Editor
It was the privilege of the editor to spend one week at the Eastern Pennsylvania camp meeting. He greatly enjoyed this season of communion. It is inspiring to go out into the field and feel the true heart-beat of this movement and come into close personal touch with the brethren and sisters who are giving to it their unswerving loyalty. Never has there existed a more loyal people than may be found among Seventh-day Adventists. This loyalty to the right has been demonstrated by their espousal of unpopular truths and their earnest, sacrificing devotion to the promulgation of these truths. In these commendable qualities our good brethren and sisters of the Eastern Pennsylvania Conference do not fall behind their brethren and sisters in other parts of the great world field. At this meeting we were particularly pleased and edified by the song services conducted by Elder J. S. Washburn. Brother Washburn feels a great burden to infuse a spirit of true devotion into the service of song, and the Lord is blessing his endeavors in this direction. Elder G. I. Butler, one of the earlier presidents of the General Conference, was present throughout the meeting, and gave a most inspiring testimony regarding the leading of God in the formation of this work, and as manifested particularly in the gift of the Spirit of prophecy. Our people in east Pennsylvania greatly appreciated the talks which he gave on these subjects. Others who attended the meeting throughout will report this excellent gathering in more particular detail.
Faithful Workers at Rest
OUR obituary column contains this week life sketches of two faithful workers who have fallen in the midst of their labors for God, Elders A. C. Neff and J. B. Beckner. They rest from their labors, and their works do follow them.
Gospel Work in Cuba
WE receive good reports from Cuba of the help being given in that field by our workers who left Mexico on account of the recent unsettled conditions there. All the Mexican workers hope soon to return to that country, but in the meantime are seeking to win souls in Cuba.
Sister Bornath Reaches Germany
BROTHER GUY DAIL writes that Sister Bornath, formerly of German East Africa, who, with her husband, was sent out to India with others interned early in the war, with her little boy has safely reached Germany, having come from India on the steamship "Golconda." Her husband accompanied her as far as England, where he was interned.
Death of Elder A. C. Bourdeau
Just as we are closing our forms, word comes of the death of Elder A. C. Bourdeau, which occurred at Kalamazoo, Mich., Friday morning, July 7. His funeral took place in the Tabernacle at Battle Creek, Sabbath, July 8. This marks the passing of another aged and faithful standard bearer in connection with this movement. Brother Bourdeau was a devoted, godly man. He gave his whole energy to the promulgation of this message, and was active almost to the last. It can truly be said of him, He rests from his labors, and his consecrated life of faithfulness will continue to bear fruit till the coming of the Lord. We extend to his sorrowing relatives our sincere sympathy. We hope to receive a sketch of his life for publication in the REVIEW.
Rain and Blessing at Solusi Mission
THE newspapers have reported severe drought in Rhodesia, South Africa. Letters from our missionaries confirm the reports. Elder W. C. Walston, of the old Solusi Mission, writes: "However, the rains came on, but too late to do much good generally, and as a result there will be short crops throughout this section of Rhodesia. For several weeks we made the needs of our mission a subject of special prayer, both in private and in our meetings in the church. The Lord certainly answered our prayers in a signal manner. We had very good rains, even when our neighbors received none. It has been a matter of remark throughout this section by both white and native people how we have been favored. I think our crops will be as large as last year. We do praise the Lord for his goodness to us in so many ways. We have been blessed with good health, good crops, and success in our work for the natives. We have thirty in our baptismal class."
Daniells Lectures on the European War
The Duluth (Minn.) Herald of June 28 contains a full-column report of a lecture by Elder A. G. Daniells in the auditorium of that city on the causes of the European war. More than 1,400 persons were present at the lecture. We believe that similar efforts to these which have been made by Brother Daniells in Maine, Pennsylvania, and the Central West should be made by our brethren throughout the field in bringing before the people the meaning of the thrilling events now taking place. It is gratifying to learn that the continued efforts in Portland and Pittsburgh are bearing substantial fruit. We believe that faithful work should be done in following up every such interest awakened, otherwise comparatively little will be accomplished.
Elder Chaney Arrives in America
We learn of the arrival on the Pacific coast of Elder J. A. Chaney, formerly a worker in this country, but for many years engaged in the work in Australasia. On account of her health, Sister Chaney had some time ago returned to America, and it is thought best for her to remain, at least for a time, in this country.
Wisconsin Field Divided Into Two Conferences
At a recent camp meeting held in Wisconsin the work in that field was divided into two conferences, to be known as the North and South Wisconsin Conferences. Elder P. A. Hanson was elected president of the South Wisconsin Conference, and Elder J. J. Irwin, of North Michigan, was invited to take the presidency of the North Wisconsin Conference.
