p. 19 | Review and Herald, Vol. 93, No. 19. (4/13/1916)

Earlier text: The Lake Union Conference Session

News and Miscellany

Notes and clippings from the daily and weekly press

— Germany has declared war on Portugal. This makes the thirteenth nation involved, not counting San Marino. Portugal has a potential army of 870,000 men.

— The thirty-ninth international convention of the Young Men’s Christian Associations of North America will assemble at Cleveland, Ohio, May 12, 1916, and continue in session until May 16.

— The experience of French soldiers in the European war has demonstrated that milk is one of the most powerful stimulants known. So beneficial have been the results obtained from its use that the government has urged the sale of milk instead of soft drinks to soldiers off duty for rest and recreation behind the trenches.

— Organization of the Great Lakes Transit Company, to control eighty-five per cent of the passenger, packet freight, and grain steamships navigating the Great Lakes, has been announced by Levy Mayer, of Chicago, general counsel of the company. The company’s fleet will comprise thirty-five vessels, with a freight capacity of 150,000 tons. These are steamers that six railroad companies were compelled to relinquish under the section of the Panama Canal act forbidding rail lines to own competing water routes. The capitalization of the company will be $20,000,000.

— Proposals for reclaiming the Zuyder Zee will be laid before the second chamber of the Dutch parliament. The carrying into effect of the scheme would mean the reclamation of 815 square miles of the Zuyder Zee and the conversion of the remaining 557 square miles into a freshwater lake. The cost is now estimated at about $105,000,000. The time required to do the work is thirty-three years. The land will be reclaimed by the construction of an embankment 18.3 miles long from Ewijckshuis across the Amstel Channel to the southwest corner of the island of Wieringen, and from the northeast corner of the island to Piaam, in Friesland.

— The Queen of Roumania, famous to the world under the pen name of Carmen Sylva, died at Bucharest on March 2, according to the London dispatches. Carmen Sylva was regarded as the most charming figure in the courts of Europe, and was the only one in recent generations to gain fame as a writer of verse. She was born in the little principality of Wied, Dec. 29, 1843. In 1869 she was married to Prince Charles, of Roumania, who died in October, 1914. Because of her philanthropies and the love which her people had for her, she was known as “the Little Mother of Roumania.” Out of her own private purse she founded schools, hospitals, and art galleries, and devoted practically her whole life to philanthropy. She translated into German the favorite Roumanian folk songs, and wrote some short novels and dramas.

— Bank resources in the United States at the close of the past year totaled $13,467,000,000, an increase of $2,110,000,000 over those of 1914. The increase in deposits during the year was $2,163,000,000.

— Statistics recently compiled by a drug publication in New York show that there are 150,000 physicians practicing in the United States, and 50,000 drug stores operating. Estimating the population of this country to be 100,000,000, this gives a doctor for every 667 inhabitants, and a drug store for every 2,000.

— Even in the midst of revolutionary movements and monarchical preparations which hark back 2,000 years, there are some progressive Chinese leaders endeavoring to work out the betterment of China and the Chinese in a quiet, scientific manner. One of the most important of the recent movements is an effort to standardize and simplify the Chinese language. This effort has been approved by President Yuan Shi-kai, and is under general discussion in the Chinese press. The simplification and standardizing of textbooks for general use is regarded as imperative before general progress can be made.

— The State Department at Washington has concluded with Haiti the drafting of a treaty which virtually makes the Negro republic a protectorate of the United States. The treaty provides for American supervision of the finances and collection of customs on the island, supervision of the public debt, inquiry into the validity of existing debts, and regulation of the contracting of future debts. American officers at first will command a constabulary of the republic, and the United States will intervene to preserve order or to guarantee the territorial integrity and independence of Haiti. Resources will be developed under American control.

— What is described as the greatest disaster in the history of ocean travel occurred on February 26, when the French auxiliary cruiser “La Provence” was sunk in the Mediterranean Sea. It is not announced whether she was the victim of a mine, a submarine, or an internal explosion. She was loaded with French troops to the number of 4,000. It is officially stated that but 870 were rescued. The great ship, previous to the war, had been employed in the transatlantic trade, and was one of the fastest, largest, and most luxuriously equipped of the liners. She had been converted into an auxiliary cruiser, and was transporting reenforcements to Saloniki.

— Tiryns, legendary birthplace of Hercules, has yielded most important archeological discoveries, news of which has just been given to the public. Copper fragments, evidently of a very early age, among others a caldron found near the ruins of huts dating from the twelfth century before Christ, were unearthed. A number of workmen were digging at the Greek Agricultural School about fifty yards behind the walls of the ancient city when they came upon these precious relics of other days. The ruins of a temple of the sixth or fifth century before Christ, and a tomb in the form of a vault, have also been uncovered. Thus constantly the days referred to as prehistoric are being brought to light, and gradually the record of the life then lived is coming to our knowledge.

— The Three Pigeons, a famous ancient inn of London, said to be the only existing tavern of Elizabethan times, was closed some time ago in accordance with a temperance movement to restrict the number of licensed inns. It is believed that this inn has had more literary associations than any other in England, having been used as a background for the low comedy scenes in “The Merry Wives of Windsor,” Ben Jonson’s “The Alchemist,” and Goldsmith’s “She Stoops to Conquer.” It is also alluded to in Dickens’s “Our Mutual Friend.”

— Usually the phrase, “dogs of war,” has a significance radically different from the sense in which it is employed in the European war. The Germans have in their employ 2,500 trained dogs which do hospital service for them. They make no distinction between friend and foe when on their search for wounded soldiers left on the field. Reports emphasize the work of the Sanitätshunde in distinguishing between dead and wounded men. At a recent meeting of the German Society for Hospital Dogs, held in Berlin, the Grand Duke of Oldenburg, the head of the society, described how the service had been begun with eight dogs shortly after the outbreak of the war, and estimated that up to date at least 8,000 wounded men had been picked up on the battle field through the aid of the war dogs.

The Women's Committee Work

By George B. Starr

God knew it was not good for man to try to work alone, and men are finding out that the best work, the hardest work, the sweetest work, and the largest work they undertake requires women's help and cheer and faith and courage to carry it through.

Some are fearful lest woman should get out of her sphere; but one woman at least thinks there is no limit to a good woman's sphere.

“They talk about a woman's sphere as though it had a limit, There's not a place in earth or heaven, There's not a task to mankind given, There's not a blessing or a woe, There's not a whisper, yes or no, There's not a wedding, nor a sweet home made, There's not a life or birth That has a feather's weight of worth, Without a woman in it.”

Shall we not, then, welcome the distinctly woman's movement among us, and “help those women,” as Paul advised, to accomplish the first great task they have undertaken, to raise a memorial to one of God's noble women? And because the fields are white and waiting the harvesters, shall we not help the women to do the quickest work ever accomplished among this people, to prepare a place for rapidly fitting medical evangelists to enter the harvest fields?

G. B. STARR.

The Riches Within

We are rich in what we are. A song in the heart is better than a grand piano in a gilded parlor.—Dean Hodges.

Obituaries

Johnson.— Isaac Johnson died in Wallowa, Oregon, Jan. 30, 1916, aged 43 years. He was baptized by the writer twenty-four years ago, and fell asleep in the hope of soon meeting his Saviour. His wife, three small children, and other relatives are left to mourn. W. W. Steward.

Jensen.— Edith Marie, only daughter of Frank and Ella Jensen, of Battle Creek, Mich., died March 10, 1916, aged 19 months. She was a sunbeam in the home. Her sudden death was a severe blow to the parents, but they find comfort in the blessed hope. G. E. Langdon.

McIlvanie.— Robert McIlvanie died Jan. 4, 1916, aged 77 years. His death was caused by an explosion. He was a member of the Vancouver (British Columbia) Seventh-day Adventist church, and was a real missionary. While he rests from his labors, his works do follow him. A. O. Burrill.

Hellriegel.— Louise Hellriegel died at her home, in Pittsburgh, Pa., Feb. 10, 1916, aged 79 years. She accepted the third angel’s message twelve years ago, and united with the German Seventh-day Adventist church of Pittsburgh. The funeral service was conducted by the writer. John P. Gaede.

Gardner.— James E. Gardner died in Orlando, Fla., Feb. 26, 1916, aged 45 years and 5 months. He accepted the third angel’s message in Hampton in 1906, and until his death was an earnest advocate of present truth. His wife and son and daughter are left to mourn. He was laid to rest in the cemetery at Leesburg, Va., to await the call of the Life-giver. C. L. Stone.

Campbell.— Desdamona Cecilia Martin was born in Jefferson County, New York, June 7, 1832. She was married to Joseph Campbell Aug. 11, 1866. Their one child died in infancy. Mrs. Campbell became a Seventh-day Adventist over forty years ago, and united with the church at Sturgeon Bay, Wis., remaining faithful until her death, which occurred in that place on Feb. 11, 1916. G. F. Hilton, M. D.

Haverty.— Minnie A. Freeman was born in Olathe, Kans., Sept. 12, 1872, and was married to William K. Haverty, Dec. 24, 1896. She died suddenly at her home, near Eudora, Kans., Sept. 16, 1915. The husband, two sons, two daughters, one brother, one sister, and many friends are left to mourn. She was a member of the Seventh-day Adventist Church, with which she united in 1903. She sleeps in hope. A. E. Johnson.

Hartman.— Mignonette Hartman was born in Williamsport, Pa., May 29, 1861. She accepted present truth through the efforts of Elder E. J. Hibbard in 1890, and in 1909 came to Buenos Aires, South America, with her brother, G. E. Hartman, secretary of the South American Union Conference. She died at the River Plate Sanitarium Jan. 19, 1916. Having suffered for years from the disease which caused her death, she longed for release. Day by day she gave evidence that her life was hid with Christ in God, and we are confident that she will have a part in the first resurrection. J. W. Westphal.

Parsons.— Mrs. Julia Parsons was born in Vermont, where she was married to Harmon Parsons. They moved to Red Cloud, Nebr., where, in the summer of 1886, she embraced present truth under the labors of Elder L. A. Hoopes and the writer. The family came to Battle Creek, Mich., in 1893, where she died March 6, 1916. One son is left to mourn. G. E. Langdon.

Lane.— Britania H. Dewey was born in New York, Feb. 21, 1830. She was married to John Harris in 1848, and of their four children none survives. Her second husband was Ezra Lane, to whom she was married in 1890. She accepted present truth in the early eighties. She died March 9, 1916, at the home of Elder J. W. Beams, in Nevada, Iowa, where she spent the last eleven years of her life. A. R. Ogden.

Browning.— Earl Everett Browning was born in Bedford, Mich., Nov. 27, 1896, and died in Battle Creek, Mich., March 5, 1916. Last July he was united in marriage with Miss Eva Fink, who, with his parents, one brother, and one sister, mourns his death. Earl was a generous-hearted young man, inclined toward the service of God. A short time before his death he began to read the Bible through. G. E. Langdon.

Michael.— Sylvia May Michael was born near Ozawkie, Kans., Sept. 6, 1893. When she was a small child, her parents moved to Topeka, and at the age of thirteen she united with the Seventh-day Adventist Church. A severe illness lasting more than two years terminated in her death on Jan. 29, 1916. She was a patient sufferer, and fell asleep peacefully, confident of a part in the first resurrection. Her parents and one sister mourn. W. H. Clark.

Vallentine.— John Vallentine was born in Manchester, England, in July, 1841. He died at the National Soldiers’ Home, Los Angeles, Cal., Dec. 12, 1915. In 1863 he was married to Mandane Capper. To them were born ten daughters, seven of whom, with their mother, are living. Forty-six years ago Brother Vallentine embraced present truth through the reading of some tracts, and we believe that he rests in hope of the Lord’s soon coming.

Tucker.— John S. Tucker was born in Greenwich, N. Y., Sept. 16, 1841. His death occurred in Delta, Utah, March 8, 1916. At Edison, Ohio, in 1886, he accepted the truths held by Seventh-day Adventists, and continued a faithful member of that church until his death. His wife and two children, together with a brother and a sister, survive. He was ready to answer the call of the grim messenger, believing that the Life-giver will give him a part in the first resurrection. A. C. Tucker.

Larsen.— Niels Larsen was born in Denmark, Nov. 22, 1833, and died at his home near Lakeview, Mich., aged 82 years. He came to America with his parents at the age of twenty years, and spent twelve years in Pennsylvania. Then he came to Michigan, where he was united in marriage with Maren Elizabeth Nelson, March 9, 1866. Together they embraced the third angel’s message under the labors of Elder J. G. Matteson in 1869. The funeral service was conducted by the writer. J. M. Hoyt.

Curtiss.— Benjamin Franklin Curtiss was born in Scott County, Kentucky, Dec. 13, 1823. His early years were spent in Indiana, and finally he came to Iowa. His marriage to Amanda Hewlings occurred in 1843. Five sons and two daughters were born to them. With his wife he was in the advent movement of 1843, and was a regular reader of the Review and Herald from the time it was first published. Their home was a stopping place for the early pioneers in our work, Elder and Mrs. James White and Elder Joseph Bates frequently visiting them. Thus another of the early believers in the message has fallen asleep, at the age of 93 years, and rests until the coming of the Life-giver. A. R. Ogden.

Brownlee.— Mrs. Eliza Brownlee died Feb. 24, 1916, at the home of her son, in Washington, Pa. Her age was 84 years. She was a consistent Christian and a member of the Seventh-day Adventist Church. Five sons and two daughters are left to mourn. We feel confident that this dear sister will be called from the tomb when the Life-giver comes to claim his own. John P. Gaede.

Wright.— L. D. Wright was born in Carrollton, Ky., Jan. 12, 1866. He was married in 1888. His death occurred in Waynesville, N. C., Feb. 24, 1916. His wife and two children—a daughter and Elder John Wright of Alabama—are left to mourn. Funeral services were conducted by the writer, assisted by the Methodist pastor. Our brother sleeps, awaiting the call of his loving heavenly Father. J. S. Killen.

Horner.— Anna Glass Hammond was born in Kansas, Nov. 27, 1857. She was married to John W. Horner in 1876, and became the mother of ten children. Sister Horner resided near Salem, Oregon, for twenty-five years. A few years ago her attention was called to the message being proclaimed by Seventh-day Adventists, and she gladly accepted present truth. Her death occurred at Salem, March 2, 1916. Six children are left to mourn. H. G. Thurston.

McFall.— Mrs. Sophronia Page McFall, formerly Quakenbush, died Feb. 29, 1916, in Enid, Okla., in her seventy-second year. She was born in North Carolina, but in her early childhood the family moved to Indiana, and there, in the year 1866, she was married to Columbus R. McFall. Four of their eight children survive. Sister McFall accepted the Sabbath truth twenty-five years ago, and was an earnest Christian till the time of her death. W. R. Hanson.

Burnham.— Helen Clark was born in Connecticut, March 12, 1829. In early life she gave her heart to God, and at the age of twenty-one was married to James Rulaford. To them was born one son. Being left a widow, she later married James Burnham. Ten years ago she came to College Place, Wash., to live with her son, and died at his home, March 1, 1916, in the bright hope of meeting the Saviour when he comes to claim his waiting people. A. J. Breed.

Bedford.— Lyman Bedford was born June 2, 1830, in Woodstock, Ontario, and died at his home, in Washington Heights, Chicago, Ill., March 1, 1916. He was a graduate of the University of Pennsylvania. In 1887 Dr. Bedford united with the Seventh-day Adventist Church, through the efforts of Elder G. B. Starr. He was married, in 1894, to Theresa Potter, who, with one son, survives. He was a consistent Christian, and fell asleep leaving all to the care of our heavenly Father. Theresa Bedford.

Hemmings.— Mrs. E. J. Hemmings was born in Oswego, N. Y., Dec. 6, 1838. For many years her home was in Pensaukee, Wis., and she was a member of the Milwaukee Seventh-day Adventist church. In 1914, after the death of her husband, she went to Chicago, Ill., making her home with her granddaughter. She also transferred her membership to the Central Chicago church. Her death occurred at the Good Samaritan Inn, Hinsdale, Ill., March 2, 1916. Three grandchildren are left to mourn. Mrs. Ellen B. Smith.

Joseph.— William Joseph was born in Brookfield, Pa., Dec. 27, 1827. He was married to Rachel Ann Gibbs Feb. 28, 1860, and to this union were born four children. The deceased was a veteran of the Civil War. In 1886 he moved his family to Elm Hall, Mich., where he resided until his death, on Feb. 28, 1916. In 1893 Brother Joseph embraced the third angel’s message, and ever remained a faithful member of the Sumner (Mich.) church. During the last nineteen years of his life he was totally blind. His faithful wife and one daughter are left to mourn. H. B. Westcott.

Bowen.— Mrs. Lucy Bowen was born in the State of Pennsylvania, Feb. 22, 1833, and died at the Glendale Sanitarium, in California, Feb. 24, 1916. She accepted the third angel’s message in 1855, and fell asleep in the hope of eternal life. Two children, a daughter, and L. M. Bowen, manager of the Loma Linda Sanitarium and the College of Medical Evangelists, survive. N. P. Neilsen.

Morwood.— Stewart Morwood was born in Stark County, Illinois, in 1857. He came to Missouri in 1871, settling in Bates County, where he died Feb. 27, 1916. He was married to Miss Candace Baker, of Pleasanton, Kans., in 1909. He heard only two sermons on present truth, yet accepted it two years ago, and died in hope of a part in the first resurrection. He was an earnest Bible student, and highly regarded by those who knew him. D. E. Huffman.

Covell.— Cornelia Miller was born in Cottonwood County, Minnesota, Aug. 16, 1881. She took the nurses’ course at the St. Helens (Cal.) Sanitarium, and later was married to Charles Enoch, accompanying him to Trinidad, where they did self-supporting missionary work. After the death of her husband she came to her former home, in St. John’s, Oregon, and four years ago was married to Dr. Fred Covell. Her death occurred Feb. 21, 1916, as the result of a surgical operation. We feel confident that she will have a part in the first resurrection. C. A. Purdom.

McWilliam.— Died in Nevada, Iowa, Jan. 4, 1916, Andrew McWilliam, aged 67 years, 11 months, and 28 days. He was born in Dane County, Wisconsin, and was united in marriage with Mrs. Elsie McWilliam, in Jefferson, Iowa, Feb. 16, 1876. To them were born six children, who, with the mother, two brothers, and other relatives, are left to mourn. Brother McWilliam accepted present truth in 1900, and remained a consistent member of the Seventh-day Adventist Church until the end of his life. The funeral service was conducted by Elder J. W. McComas. Mrs. Nellie V. Cross.

Boehm.— Anne Louise Boehm was born in Detroit, Mich., March 31, 1875. She was formerly a Bible worker in east Michigan, and for several years served as resident nurse at the Michigan Home for Girls. Her death, resulting from an accident, occurred at the U. B. A. Hospital in Grand Rapids, Mich., March 17, 1916. Her beautiful character and unselfish love for the erring and needy endeared her to all who knew her, and we feel confident that she sleeps in Jesus. Three brothers and one sister are left of her immediate relatives. Mrs. Mary D. McKee.

Brower.— Barbara B. Brower, four-year-old daughter of Brother and Sister J. C. Brower who were on their way, under appointment by the Mission Board, to take up work in Valparaiso, South America, died on shipboard Feb. 21, 1916. They came ashore at Callao, Peru, and the funeral services were conducted by Rev. Mr. Archard, a Methodist minister who boarded the boat at Panama. The little one was laid to rest in the Bellavista Cemetery, at Callao, and the sorrowing parents continued their journey to their appointed field. They are comforted by the “blessed hope.” A. L. Westphal.

Boynton.— Myrt[a] Ferren was born near Pawnee City, Nebr., June 4, 1880. She gave her heart to God in early childhood, and was baptized by her father at Phillipsburg, Kans. She was graduated from Union College with the class of 1901, and began teaching. She was married to W. S. Boynton, Aug. 4, 1903, and they continued in the school work together, teaching in Montana and Southern California until June, 1914, when they came to Georgia. Her faithful, earnest life was an inspiration to the many young people with whom she was associated. Her husband, mother, two sisters, and one brother mourn. N. V. Willess.

NOTICES AND APPOINTMENTS

Camp Meetings

ATLANTIC UNION CONFERENCE

Massachusetts ............ June 8 to 18 Eastern New York ............ June 15 to 25 Western New York ........ June 22 to July 2 Northern New England .. Aug. 24 to Sept. 3 Maine ................ Aug. 31 to Sept. 10 Southern New England ........ (Undecided)

COLUMBIA UNION CONFERENCE

Virginia ............ May 25 to June 4 Chesapeake ............ June 8 to 18 West Pennsylvania .... June 22 to July 2 Eastern Pennsylvania .... June 29 to July 9 New Jersey .......... July 27 to Aug. 6 Ohio ................. Aug. 17 to 27 West Virginia, North View, Clarksburg, .................... Aug. 26 to Sept. 5

EASTERN CANADIAN UNION CONFERENCE

Ontario .................... June 19 to 25 Quebec ................. June 25 to July 2 Maritime ................ July 3 to 9 Newfoundland, St. John's ..... July 14 to 18

NORTH PACIFIC UNION CONFERENCE

Southern Idaho, Boise ........ May 18 to 28 Southern Oregon, Eugene ..... June 8 to 18

NORTHERN UNION CONFERENCE

Iowa, Nevada ........ May 25 to June 5 Minnesota, Anoka .... June 1 to 11 South Dakota, Watertown .... June 8 to 18 North Dakota, Jamestown .... June 15 to 25

Southern Idaho Conference

By T. G. Bunch; T. L. Copeland

The ninth annual session of the Southern Idaho Conference of Seventh-day Adventists will be held in connection with the camp meeting, May 18-28, 1916, in Boise, Idaho. The election of officers, and other matters of vital interest to the conference, will come before the meeting. Each church is entitled to one delegate without regard to numbers, and to an additional delegate for each ten of its membership.

T. G. BUNCH, President. T. L. COPELAND, Secretary.

Southern Idaho Conference Association

By T. G. Bunch; T. L. Copeland

The annual meeting of the constituency of the Southern Idaho Conference Association of Seventh-day Adventists, a corporation, will be held on the camp ground in Boise, Idaho, Tuesday, May 23, 1916. The first meeting is called for 10 A. M., on the above date, for the election of a board of trustees, and for the transaction of such other business as may properly come before the association.

T. G. BUNCH, President.

T. L. COPELAND, Secretary.

Others are Interested

As an illustration of the growing interest springing up in different States where prohibition is to be voted upon this year, we quote from a prominent traveling man of Detroit, Mich., whose business requires him to visit all the northern half of the United States:—

“DEAR MRS. CHASE: I am away from home for a month or so, and your letter and leaflet reached me with my mail from Detroit. I am delighted to know that you can furnish the Temperance Instructor Annual at 3 cents a copy in 5,000 lots. I have placed the matter in the hands of our State campaign manager, and assured him that I will be responsible for 1,000 copies, and will interest several men of wealth in Detroit, with a view of securing the other 4,000 copies. I will secure a long list of people who should have the Instructor, and will send these names to our prohibition headquarters in Detroit, and have the magazines supplied.”

Good Things

EDUCATION is more in knowing where good things are to be found than in an attempt to keep in mind all the good things known. There are too many existing good things for any mind to retain, but most of the repositories of good things can be known and remembered. To these the truly educated person can readily refer, and garner useful information as he has occasion to apply it in meeting life's obligations.

A good thing is hard to keep. We often hear the expression, “That’s too good to keep.” Most people like to pass on a good thing. That is the Bible principle; hence if we know the home of the good things, we can afford to pass them on, for we know where we can find them when we want them.

According to this interpretation of education, the thousands of Life and Health readers are educated in matters pertaining to health, the most essential science of life. Without health the greatest minds are worthless, while with health an ordinary mind may become great. One of these educated Life and Health readers has just sent the following word of encouragement to the editor:—

“I have subscribed to your magazine for years, ever since I first heard of it, and I would not be without it. Every new number that comes, I think I must keep for the good things it contains, but I always pass it on to some one else.”

If you are not a Life and Health reader, you are missing many “good things.”

The Best Ever

THE following testimonial for the 1916 year, Temperance Annual comes from a probate judge of Michigan:—

“I, by chance, came into possession of the 1916 Temperance Annual number of your paper. I consider it the best thing I ever saw in that line. I am inclosing check for $1, for which please send copies for distribution, if you still have them on hand. If possible, let me have them in time to distribute before the April 3 election, as we are to vote on the question at that time.

“With kindest regards, I am “Sincerely yours.”

The Best in the World

By Editor

Of all the papers published for our people, the REVIEW is “the best in the world.” So say those who have read it for years. D. S. Sutton, Leitchfield, Ky., writing under date of March 23, says:—

“I received your letter last night. As you request me to write and tell you what I think of the REVIEW, I reply. It is the best paper there is published in this world. I will try to get some subscriptions soon.”

This appreciation of the REVIEW is not mere sentiment, because it is in fact the keeper of the flock, the faithful minister, the distinctive voice of the great advent movement throughout the world, speaking to our members in behalf of their present spiritual need. It brings spiritual food and good cheer, and builds up the faith of all its readers. It cements our people together, and is a constant inspiration in the work of our world-wide message. It keeps them intelligent upon all phases of our special work in all parts of the world, and will strengthen faith and fortify against discouragement in the performance of life’s daily duties.

Why Do Not All Have It?

That is the puzzling question to all who do have it, as is revealed in the following letter just received:—

“DEAR BRETHREN: I am grieved at heart on account of the indifference of so many of our dear Christian brethren and sisters concerning the taking of the good old REVIEW for a weekly blessing. Its contents have inspired me to pray on and struggle on to the end. I am sure they do not know how much they are missing of its blessed teachings. I have often wondered why there are so many Sabbath keepers who do not take it. They certainly do not love the truth it contains as they ought, else they would sacrifice a little to have it. The excuse usually is, ‘Too poor to pay the subscription price.’ I believe that to be a delusion in most cases. Certainly none are too poor to read it. I will try again to get a wide circulation of it among our church members wherever I go. Our ministers and canvassers should make frequent canvasses for the good old veteran, the REVIEW. I have always sent it forth to others after being blessed weekly by reading it myself.”

Every reader should attempt to bring a blessing to other members by urging the REVIEW upon them. This kind of work ranks with the best missionary endeavors, for we are building up our general work in a very practical way when we are strengthening our members with the REVIEW, filled with the message for their spiritual support.

Better Than Medicine

Christ’s commission to the disciples was, “As ye go, preach, saying, The kingdom of heaven is at hand. Heal the sick, cleanse the lepers, raise the dead, cast out devils: freely ye have received, freely give.”

In this commission the gospel and the health work are united—“Go, preach, . . . heal the sick.” The gospel message itself possesses greater healing power than all medicines. It operates on both giver and receiver, as declared by Isaiah: “Is not this the fast that I have chosen? to loose the bands of wickedness, to undo the heavy burdens, and to let the oppressed go free, and that ye break every yoke? is it not to deal thy bread to the hungry, and that thou bring the poor that are cast out to thy house? when thou seest the naked, that thou cover him; and that thou hide not thyself from thine own flesh? Then shall thy light break forth as the morning, and thine health shall spring forth speedily: and thy righteousness shall go before thee; the glory of the Lord shall be thy rereward.”

Today the world is full of men and women who are burdened with sin and its results, and with unsatisfied desires, which are the source of many physical diseases. They obtain no relief until they find the Helper of the soul, who is revealed through his special message for this age. Like the paralytic who was laid at the feet of Jesus, they must have mental relief and soul cleansing before bodily vigor is restored. There is no greater power in the earth for soul cleansing than the full gospel message for this day and age; for it is the intensified power of God for the salvation of men in the last struggle in the reign of sin. Whoever, therefore, carries the message to the people is fulfilling Christ’s commission, “Go, preach, . . . heal the sick.”

The following report of one who has gone and preached in one of the most effective ways, illustrates the power of the gospel to heal the sick and to reflect upon the preacher great joy and consolation:—

“I love working with the Present Truth Extras. I have circulated hundreds of them. A friend who has received them regularly lent some copies to a relative who had been very ill. He says they did for him what medicine could not do, for they made him well, and he is now rejoicing and praising God for the message they brought him. The seed that is being sown is bringing forth good fruit. Please send two hundred more copies so that I may continue my work.”

A Source of Help and Enlightenment

THE work of the REVIEW among new members is made apparent by the following letter:—

“This is my first year of receiving the REVIEW in my home. I will say it is without doubt the best religious paper in the world. I have received wonderful help and enlightenment in many ways through it. I thank the Lord that he has such a wonderful agent by which we may all keep in touch with this great movement of sending the third angel’s message to the world. I shall do all I can to help in this grand work.”

“The Arrival of the Shepherds”

By Editor

The Worker having secured a lot of unframed reproductions of Lerolle’s beautiful painting, “The Arrival of the Shepherds,” 10 x 13 inches in size, and printed in the popular photo-brown color, we are going to make a present of one of these rare and very striking pictures to every one sending us 50 cents for the Worker for one year—one year’s subscription for the Worker, and the picture, for 50 cents.

The Worker being 50 cents a year, single subscription, the picture is an out-and-out gift. We believe all our Worker readers will keenly appreciate this new setting of the birth of the Saviour in Bethlehem. It is really beautiful, and is just the kind of ornament appropriate for our homes.

Life Sketches of Ellen G. White

The following description of this book has been furnished us by Elder W. C. White:—

The story of the early Christian experience and public labors of Mrs. Ellen G. White was first printed in the year 1860, in a little volume of three hundred pages, entitled “My Christian Experience, Views, and Labors in Connection With the Rise and Progress of the Third Angel’s Message.”

This narrative of her life and labors to 1860, was amplified by her, and in 1880 was republished as a part of a larger work entitled “Life Sketches of James White and Ellen G. White.” This, as well as the earlier autobiography, has long been out of print.

“Life Sketches of Ellen G. White” gives in her own language a brief story of her childhood days, her conversion, and her early Christian life and thrilling experiences in connection with the great second advent movement of 1840-44. Mrs. White tells in a vivid way the sorrows and joys of her youthful ministry in the years that followed the disappointment which came to those in the 1844 movement. She pictures the trials, the struggles, and the successes that attended the labors of a few earnest souls who began at once to raise up the churches that afterwards united to form the Seventh-day Adventist denomination.

The story of her more extended travels and labors in connection with her husband, Elder James White, she briefly relates from the time of their marriage, in 1846, to his death, in 1881.

With chapter 42, on page 255, the relation of her life story is taken up by C. C. Crisler, who, with the assistance of W. C. White and D. E. Robinson, has completed the sketch.

In the closing chapters many interesting incidents regarding travels and labors have been told briefly, that place might be found for the quotation of some of her most inspiring and instructive utterances regarding the development of Christian experience, and the duty laid upon every follower of Christ to be a true disciple of him who gave his life for the salvation of the world.

The following chapter titles give the scope of the book, and will impress any one with the importance and value of this publication:—

I. Childhood. II. Conversion. III. Strivings Against Doubt. IV. Beginning of Public Labors. V. Separation From the Church. VI. The Disappointment of 1843-44. VII. My First Vision. VIII. Call to Travel. IX. Answers to Prayer. X. Labors in New Hampshire. XI. Meeting Fanaticism. XII. The Sabbath of the Lord. XIII. Marriage and United Labors. XIV. Struggles With Poverty. XV. Labors in Western New York. XVI. View of the Sealing. XVII. Encouraging Providences. XVIII. Beginning to Publish. XIX. Visiting the Scattered Flock. XX. Publishing Again. XXI. In Rochester, N. Y. XXII. Advancing Under Difficulties. XXIII. Removal to Michigan. XXIV. Labors in the Middle West—1856-58. XXV. Personal Trials. XXVI. Battling Against Disease. XXVII. Conflicts and Victory. XXVIII. Among the Churches in New England. XXIX. Reclaiming the Lost. XXX. Traveling the Narrow Way. XXXI. Burden Bearers. XXXII. A Solemn Dream. XXXIII. Missionary Work. XXXIV. Broader Plans. XXXV. Into All the World. XXXVI. Circulating the Printed Page. XXXVII. Public Labors in 1877. XXXVIII. Visit to Oregon. XXXIX. From State to State. XL. A View of the Judgment. XLI. The Death of Elder James White. XLII. Fortitude Under Affliction. XLIII. Restoration of Health. XLIV. Writing and Speaking. XLV. Labors in Central Europe. XLVI. Labors in Great Britain and Scandinavia. XLVII. In Confirmation of Confidence. XLVIII. Danger of Adopting Worldly Policy in the Work of God. XLIX. Across the Pacific. L. The First Australian Camp Meeting. LI. The Avondale School. LII. Through the South to the Conference of 1901. LIII. At the Nation’s Capital. LIV. In Southern California. LV. The San Francisco Earthquake. LVI. At the 1909 General Conference. LVII. Closing Labors. LVIII. Last Sickness. LIX. In Memoriam.

The book is being printed on thin paper, and bound as follows:— Cloth .................................. $1.00 Limp leather .......................... 1.50

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