SHATTUCK.—On April 13, 1912, Mrs. Stella Shattuck died at her home in Dayton, Ohio, aged 54 years, 3 months, and 20 days. She and her husband gladly accepted present truth several years ago, and became faithful members of the Dayton Seventh-day Adventist Church. Our sister was a consistent Christian, and we believe she sleeps in Jesus. Words of comfort were spoken from Phil. 1:23 to a large company of friends and relatives, who sorrow not as those who have no hope.
A. C. SHANNON.
TREAT.—Mrs. Pamelia S. Treat was born in Jefferson County, New York, April 8, 1828, and fell asleep April 23, 1912, at the advanced age of eighty-four years. She was married to Mr. Treat in 1857, and to them were born two children, who survive. The deceased embraced present truth in 1883 under the labors of Elder H. W. Decker, and became a charter member of the Milton Junction, Wis., church in 1884. About fourteen years ago her membership was transferred to the Jonesville, Wis., church, with which she retained her connection until her death. Words of comfort were spoken by the writer, who conducted the funeral service.
H. W. REED.
WILDER.—Nancy E. Keney was born in Cedar County, Missouri. When sixteen years of age she was converted and united with the Seventh-day Adventist Church at Nevada, Mo. Eight years later she was married to J. A. Wilder. They resided in Milton, Oregon, for five years, after which their home was in Los Gatos, Cal., where she died, at the age of 35 years, 2 months, and 26 days. She was a true Christian, a loving wife, and a faithful mother. The funeral service was largely attended, and many beautiful floral tributes bore testimony of the esteem in which the deceased was held. She is survived by her husband, four children, a father and mother, and three brothers.
J. A. WILDER.
MARSHALL.—Mrs. Emeline Marshall died at the home of her son, in Paw Paw, Mich., Feb. 25, 1912. She was born in Onondaga County, New York, April 29, 1828, and when eighteen years of age was married to James L. Marshall. Two children were born to them. The family moved to Michigan about thirty years ago. Early in life Sister Marshall identified herself with the Methodist Church. Later she joined the Disciples, but about 1898 accepted present truth. She was faithful to this message until the end, and her consistent Christian life was an inspiration to all who knew her. She died in the hope of a part in the first resurrection. One son and two grandsons survive. The funeral service was conducted by Pastor A. T. Luther (Methodist).
W. W. GROSS.
GRAVES.—Mrs. Geraldine Graves, née Free, was born in Salt Point, N. Y., and died suddenly at San Diego, Cal., April 30, 1912, aged 63 years, 7 months, and 26 days. She fell asleep in the hope of soon seeing her Redeemer when he comes to give everlasting life to all his children. An aged father, two brothers, and two sisters are left to mourn.
W. M. HEALEY.
MILLS.—Frances Ann Thornton Mills was born near Newcastle, Ind., May 7, 1833, and died at her home in Middletown, Ind., April 26, 1912. At the age of sixteen she was converted and united with the Christian Church. In 1884 Sister Mills heard and accepted present truth. She loved the thought of the soon coming of the Lord, and her faith and confidence in the saving power of God never wavered. Her husband, five children, and a sister are left to mourn. The funeral services were conducted by the writer. Text, 2 Sam. 14:14.
A. L. MILLER.
GOURLEY.—Thomas Gourley was born near Sarahsville, Ohio, Sept. 9, 1838, and died at his home near Neoga, Ill., April 20, 1912, aged 73 years, 7 months, and 11 days. Father was of a quiet disposition, and was a kind husband and a loving father. Though he was not a member of any church, yet he believed the Bible and loved to read it. He kept the Sabbath for years, and told many of his friends during his last sickness that he was ready to go. His wife, one daughter, and one son survive. The funeral service, which was largely attended, was held from the Presbyterian church, and was conducted by Elder Schwartz, assisted by the pastor of the church.
F. M. GOURLEY.
HINCKLY.—Orin N. Hinckly was born in Columbia Township, Van Buren Co., Mich., Dec. 25, 1857, and died at his home near Bloomingdale, Mich., April 23, 1912, aged 54 years, 3 months, and 28 days. Thirty-one years ago he was united in marriage with Lois Nettie McCoy. Two sons were born to them. About ten years ago Brother Hinckly united with the Seventh-day Adventist Church, of Waverly, Mich. Later he transferred his membership to the Bloomingdale church, of which he remained a faithful and much loved member till his death. Brother Hinckly was of a genial nature, and a large circle of friends mourn with the bereaved family. His faithful wife, two sons, one brother, and three sisters survive. They sorrow not as those who have no hope, for his life was hid with Christ in God. The funeral service was conducted by the writer, assisted by Pastor Landis.
CLIFFORD A. RUSSELL.
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By Editor
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If you need a plain, washable, durable, strong hammock, you have opportunity to get good value, and give work to your blind brother, John C. Rowe, 3205 First Ave., Oak Park, Sacramento, Cal. Price, $1.80, prepaid.
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Publications Wanted
By Editor
The following-named persons desire late, clean copies of our publications sent post-paid: —
Late clean copies of Our Little Friend are desired by Mrs. R. H. Gilman, Leatherman, N. C.
J. D. Mannes, Rector, Ark., would appreciate copies of the Watchman, Life and Health, Signs of the Times, and any of our tracts for free distribution.
Mrs. Addie Carroll, Afton, Okla., desires a continuous supply of literature for use in depot reading-racks. Signs of the Times, Life Boat, Youth's Instructor, and tracts are especially requested.
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Mattie Hamilton Welch, Stanleyton, Page Co., Va., sends the following request: "I desire copies of the REVIEW AND HERALD, Signs of the Times, Youth's Instructor, and Little Friend to use in my work among the mountaineers this summer; also donations of any or all of our books to start libraries in three different districts. Kindly send the packages with postage or express charges prepaid, as I shall be far from the post-office, and strangers must call for my mail."
Spicer Articles and Field Notes Correction
By Editor
WE hope all are studying carefully from week to week the excellent series of articles from the pen of Elder W. A. Spicer. Brother Spicer furnishes some valuable data not heretofore published. We believe that the copies of the REVIEW from week to week are well worthy of preservation, and could be advantageously filed by all our readers. The numbers, however, containing Brother Spicer's articles will be found of particular value for future reference.
OUR attention is called to a mistake in our Field Notes of May 23. The meetings held by Elder O. F. Frank were at Lena, Louisiana, instead of Leno, Florida. Twenty-six signed the covenant, and were organized into a company.
Ten Colporteurs for Foreign Fields
By N. Z. Town
We wish again to mention to the readers of the REVIEW the efforts which the Publishing Department of the General Conference is making to secure ten experienced colporteurs for foreign fields.
It is the plan of the General Conference to give these men a few months' special training in the Foreign Mission Seminary before sending them on. In connection with this plan, the following action has just been taken by the General Conference Committee: —
"Voted, That we authorize the Publishing Department to arrange for J. A. P. Green, the general agent of Mexico, to come to the Seminary next year, with the idea that while here he will take the lead in directing the colporteurs brought to the Seminary under provisional appointment."
As Brother Green has had a very successful experience in getting our books into many of the homes of the professional and most influential people in Mexico, the colporteurs who come to the Seminary next year under appointment will have a rare opportunity to secure good preparation before going to their fields. We invite correspondence with those who feel like responding to this call.
N. Z. TOWN,
Sec. Gen. Conf. Publishing Department.
Foreign Mission Seminary Closing Exercises
By Editor
WE copy from the Washington Post, the following report of the work of the Foreign Mission Seminary:—
"Pastor A. G. Daniells, president of the General Conference of the Seventh-day Adventists, delivered the baccalaureate sermon at the commencement exercises at the Washington Foreign Mission Seminary, at Takoma Park.
"Pres. M. E. Kern presented a list of this year's students who have gone to the foreign field and those who are soon to sail.
"The list included Mr. B. P. Hoffman and wife, of Kent, Wash., who have left for Japan. Mr. E. R. Allen and wife, of Springfield, Mo., were appointed for work in Canada. Miss Rachel Jones, of Canada, sailed for India with Mr. and Mrs. Mead. Prof. T. M. French, from Sierra Leone, West Africa, was in school part of the year.
"Of those who are under appointment to sail soon are Mr. and Mrs. A. L. Shidler, of McAllen, Tex.; R. T. E. Colhurst, of the island of Dominica; William Spicer, Jr., of Washington, D. C., who are under appointment for Cuba. Miss Alma Gregory, whose home is in Brazil, will sail soon for Barcelona, Spain. Mr. and Mrs. A. R. Sherman, of Ferrisburg, Vt., sail for Argentina. Mr. and Mrs. V. E. Peugh, of San Fernando, Cal., are under appointment for southern India. Dr. E. W. Ingle, of Chicago, with his wife, sails for England for a postgraduate medical course, after which they will proceed to South Africa.
"The chapel of the Seminary was decorated with mountain-laurel and other wild flowers. The weather was ideal, and there was a large audience.
"The closing exercises of the Seminary were an informal reception given in the Seminary dining-hall. Music was furnished by Prof. Clemen Hamer. Short talks were made by Professor Kern, Mr. Peugh, and Dr. H. C. Menkel."
City Evangelists’ Convention Report
By Editor
The report of the city evangelists' convention on page 15 will be found interesting and instructive reading.
Auditors’ Convention Report Delayed
By Editor
A REPORT of the recent auditors' convention, held in Takoma Park, D. C., was crowded out of this number. It will appear in the next issue.
Drs. Hare Attend Medical Conventions
Drs. George A. and Jessie Hare, of Fresno, Cal., are in the East attending medical conventions. They spent several days in Washington last week, visiting relatives and friends.
June Life and Health Sold Out
By Editor
The entire June number of Life and Health was sold out May 30, hence no more orders can be filled from this number. The July number is now on the press, and will be mailed by June 7.
South Lancaster Academy Commencement
The commencement exercises of South Lancaster Academy were held May 27. Elder A. G. Daniells gave the graduation address. In company with his son, Grosvenor, who has been attending school there the last year, he returned to Washington last week.
Durrant to Conduct Evangelistic Work
LAST week Elder A. N. Durrant and family of Jamaica, West Indies, reached Washington, D. C., on their way to connect with the West Pennsylvania Conference. Brother Durrant will locate in Pittsburgh, where he will carry on evangelistic work among the large number of colored people in that city.
Trade Edition of Desire of Ages
By Editor
Our workers throughout the field who have desired a thin edition of "Desire of Ages," will be interested to learn that this is now available. There has been printed a trade edition from the subscription plates, eliminating the full page illustrations. Light opaque paper has been used so that the book is but a trifle larger than "Acts of the Apostles." Prices: cloth, $1.50; leather, $2. Order from tract societies.
Camp-Meeting Season
By Editor
The camp-meeting season is now about to open. Beginning with the meetings of the Atlantic Union Conference, between seventy-five and eighty gatherings of this character will be held by Seventh-day Adventists during the next few months. What blessed opportunities are afforded by these meetings to those who attend, and every Seventh-day Adventist should feel a burden to attend these annual convocations. Begin to plan now to meet with the Lord and with your brethren and sisters in these gatherings. You may make them, in God's providence, a rich means of grace and strength through all the coming years.
Chinese Brethren and Mission Giving
By Editor
FROM China comes the report that some of the Chinese native brethren and sisters have pledged themselves to give five cents a week a member for the cause of missions for the current year. These brethren give of their penury, and an amount like this for them represents a real sacrifice. With this example of devotion what shall be thought of some of our churches in this country that according to reports which have come in, averaged for the first quarter of this year less than two cents a week a member? The devotion of our Chinese brethren ought to stir us to greater liberality for the cause of missions.
Second Sabbath Missionary Service
At the city evangelists' institute held in Washington, D. C., several workers representing different parts of the field urged the great value of the second Sabbath missionary service in creating in the churches a live interest in the cause of missions. Elder J. L. McElhany, the president of the District of Columbia Conference, told of his experience in bringing the Sabbath offerings of one church with which he was connected from five dollars up to fifteen dollars a Sabbath through the use of these readings. Other brethren testified to similar experiences. It would be well for our church officers to consider if the giving of a live missionary program in their churches every second Sabbath, obtaining such help from the Second Sabbath Readings as they might require, would not prove valuable in bringing up the offerings to foreign missions.