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Review and Herald, Vol. 77, No. 4.

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Earlier text: OBSERVATIONS

THE WORK AT UNION COLLEGE.

By B. G. Wilkinson

WITHOUT doubt the families and churches of the twenty States and Territories that are represented in Union College this year will read with interest of the progress of the work.
The favorable signs present at the opening of the school have continued. From the first there has been a steady increase in attendance, until at the present time the enrollment has reached about four hundred and fifty. Students are still coming, so the prospects indicate that the year's total enrollment will be about five hundred. The prosperity of the college is not confined to numbers, however. From the first, there has been a marked and constant growth in the spiritual life of the school. The day before Thanksgiving the Spirit of God indicated that it was a day to put away lessons, and seek the Lord.
About forty or fifty students gave their hearts to God for the first time, while many renewed their consecration. At the close of the service, one brother, who had been acquainted with the college since its foundation, and who is now a minister in the field, remarked that he should always think of Union College in a different light. He said that never before had the Spirit of God been present in such a manner and with such results.
From that time until the week of prayer the good work kept deepening. The college board arranged to have help from the outside for the week of prayer. During the first three days Brother W. S. Sadler, of Chicago, was with us. He labored both publicly and privately for the students. His general lessons, as well as those on the Chicago Mission, were much appreciated, and did much good. Elder Luther Warren helped in the work the remainder of the week. His message on the power of God to keep from sin brought much light to the students, and many by faith claimed the victory. With but few exceptions the students surrendered to God, pledging themselves to his work.
The forenoon recitation work of the school is divided into six periods. Midway, with three periods on each side, there is set apart a time, varying from twenty to thirty minutes, in which the students have prayer-meetings. Any one entering the building at that time would hear the voice of prayer and songs of thanksgiving. This prayer season is one of great blessing, as the students have testified many times. Many are then strengthened for service.
The students' social meeting, held each Friday evening, with live, ringing testimonies, is regarded by many as the best occasion of the week. Over a hundred students are on their feet at once, awaiting an opportunity to testify.
The school work is also moving forward satisfactorily. The students are doing solid work. Many are preparing to enter the field at the close of the school year. We expect a large class of canvassers, church school teachers, and general workers to engage in the work. At present the demand upon the college for workers is greater than the supply. We would especially request young men and women who are looking forward to entering the ministry or the Bible work to write us concerning their plans, that we may become acquainted with such persons. Union College is giving special attention to preparing workers for the ministry.
While we realize that much yet remains to be done in order to meet the Lord's mind, we certainly feel grateful for the manifestations of God's favor. And we ask our brethren and sisters in the field, whose deep sympathies we know are with us, to remember us at the throne of grace.
B. G. WILKINSON.

CHURCH SCHOOL TEACHERS.

THERE are now in attendance at Union College a large number of earnest young women who are fitting themselves for church school work. A number of these have been successful teachers in the public schools; others are making careful preparation in methods and plans of work. From those who are now here we shall be able to select a large number of first-class teachers. But there are in Union College district alone about five hundred churches, and we fear that we shall not be able to supply the demand that will come in next fall for trained teachers.
In view of this fact, it has been decided to devote the spring term of twelve weeks largely to the training of teachers for church school work. Special classes will be organized in child study, methods of teaching, school arrangements and school management, nature study, Bible study, and kindred subjects. The teachers will also have access to the regular college classes, or to any of the preparatory classes, for review.
There will be no special summer term at Union College. It is believed that it will be far better to do this work when the college is in regular session. All the college teachers are present at this time to give instruction, whereas during a vacation school only a few could be retained. Much better work can be done than could be expected during the hot summer months. The teachers will also be able to catch the spirit and inspiration of real college work, which in itself is of considerable value.
The term will open March 7, and continue until the first of June. There should be a large number present at the opening.
The District Conference begins March 1, and those desiring to attend these meetings should come one week early.
Every church that desires a school next year should, if possible, send some one here to be instructed and trained for the work during this term.
For special information, address W. T. Bland, Union College, College View, Neb.

RECEIPTS FOR PRESENT TRUTH FUND.

Formerly reported $26 50

RECEIPTS FOR FRENCH TRACT FUND.

Formerly reported $188 95
WANTED, at once, the name and address of every Seventh-day Adventist in your church who does not take the REVIEW. Address the editors.

MICHIGAN, NOTICE!

By W. H. Falconer

A GENERAL meeting will be held at Ithaca, January 26-28. First meeting will be held Friday night. A full representation of the churches in Gratiot County is desired.
W. H. FALCONER.

KEENE ACADEMY BOARD MEETING.

By C. McREYNOLDS

THE annual meeting of the Keene Academy Board will be held at Keene, Tex., Feb. 1-12, 1900, during the workers' institute that will be held there at that time. There will be representatives present from all the Conferences in Keene Academy district,—Arkansas, Oklahoma, and Texas. All persons desiring to place applications before the academy board, or those having other important matters to bring in for their consideration, will please notice this appointment, and get their matter into the hands of the secretary of the board, Prof. C. C. Lewis, before that time.
C. McREYNOLDS, Chairman of the Board.

ONTARIO, NOTICE!

By F. M. Howe

The Ontario canvassers' institute, noticed in last week's REVIEW, will be held at Ingersoll, Ontario. The work will begin at nine o'clock, Wednesday morning, February 7. We hope all our canvassers who are in the field, and new ones, intending to enter the work, will attend. The Conference will provide for free entertainment. Let all who can, bring some bedding.
Part of the time will be spent in practical work. The profits of the sale of books during the institute will go toward paying expenses. Everything will be done to make the work of the school practical, and to prepare every one to do successful canvassing.
If you feel that you can not come, please write to Elder F. D. Starr, at Oakville, Ontario, or to the writer, at Bartonville, Ontario.
F. M. Howe.

APPOINTMENT AT COLLEGE VIEW.

By J. H. Morrison

I HAVE no doubt that all have noticed the appointment of Elders Irwin and Haskell for College View, March 1-10, at which time we expect to hold our District Conference for District 4. I speak of this now so that all our presidents can arrange to meet this appointment, as we hope to have a general attendance of our workers in this field.
This will be an important meeting for this District. The business of the district will be considered, as well as some more local matters.
Elder Irwin will present, from recent Testimonies, some important matters on the living issues of the day. Elder and Sister Haskell have a message for us on the gospel in its last phase to the remnant church. All will be pleased to see and hear Elder Haskell once more, for his message is living and refreshing. Elder I. H. Evans and Sister Plummer are expected to labor in the interest of the home and foreign mission work.
If time permits, there will be some other studies in which all will be interested; such as, The danger of not strictly observing order and system necessary to the good of the church; the danger of losing sight of the signs of the times, and not holding them before the people continually; the great danger of our people's being carried away by the wonder-working power all around us; the danger of not properly presenting the subject of tithes and offerings to our churches; the danger that our workers will fail to set a good example in healthful living; the importance of our city work, and how to conduct it; also the canvassing and colporteur work. These subjects, with many others, might be considered had we time. However, we hope all our ministers will carefully and prayerfully think about them, and be ready to present them, if called upon.
As our college homes and sanitarium are well nigh filled with students, patients, etc., we shall find it a difficult matter to furnish room. Hence we ask our presidents to send us a list of those who they expect will attend, so that we may know, in ample time, for how many to prepare. This must be done at once. We request all who come to bring their own bedding, such as bedticks, blankets, quilts, and such things as they may need for their own comfort and convenience in their sleeping-rooms.
We will furnish the rooms, with bed springs or bedsteads. Meals will be served in a dining-hall, at reasonable rates.
Come, brethren. Come, not as to an entertainment, nor to have a little respite; but come ready to do something, ready to engage in the service of the Lord with all the heart and soul.
J. H. MORRISON.

ADDRESS

The present address of H. J. Farman is 33 Freshwater Road, St. John’s, Newfoundland. Letter postage is five cents on every half ounce from the United States, and double postage for everything weighing over one-half ounce. If not paid by the sender, receiver must bear charges.

APPOINTMENT

By M. C. Guild

A GENERAL meeting will be held at Hazleton, Mich., January 25-28 inclusive. Ministerial help will be furnished by the Conference. Come, brethren, and let us seek God together. Bring your unconverted children and friends to the meeting. Important truths for our own time will be considered. The Hazleton church has kindly consented to care for those who come. M. C. GUILD.

CHANGE OF APPOINTMENT.

By W. R. Matthews; A. R. Sanborn

It has become necessary to change the time of the Allegan (Mich.) meeting from January 18-21 (the time it was appointed to be held) until February 1-4. We hope all will notice this change, and plan to attend, as it will be an important meeting. We expect to have Elder J. D. Gowell with us. Come, bringing God's blessing with you.
W. R. MATTHEWS, A. R. SANDBORN.

NOTICES

BRIEF business notices and “wants” will be published in this department, subject to the discretion of the publishers. A charge of one dollar for one insertion of four lines or less and of twenty-five cents for every line over four, will be made, though in the case of the poor who want employment, the charge may be remitted. Parties unknown to the managers of the publishing house must furnish good references.
WANTED.—Two men at Telluride, Colo., to do farm work, work in mill, and chop. Address L. W. Scovel, Paradox, Colo.
WANTED.—An experienced laundryman. A woman will do as well if she understands the business. Must know how to operate shirt ironer. For further particulars, address J. R. Hills, Delta, Colo.
WANTED.—To correspond with persons who would work in grocery business in their locality. Good profits. An opportunity to improve spare time. Address, with stamp, J. I. Snow, Owosso, Mich.

GRAND TRUNK RAILWAY SYSTEM.

By A. S. Parker

Time Card in Effect November 19, 1899.

C. & G. T. DIVISION.

WEST-BOUND FROM BATTLE CREEK.

No. 9, Mail and Express, to Chicago ... 12.15 P. M.
No. 1, Chicago Express, to Chicago ... 9.00 A. M.
No. 3, Lehigh Valley Express, to Chicago ... 3.40 P. M.
No. 5, Pacific Express, to Chicago, with sleeper ... 1.10 A. M.
No. 75, Mixed, to South Bend ... 8.20 A. M.
Nos. 9 and 75, daily, except Sunday. Nos. 1, 3, and 5, daily.

EAST-BOUND FROM BATTLE CREEK.

No. 8, Mail & Exp., to Pt. Huron, East, and Detroit ... 3.45 P. M.
No. 4, Lehigh Express, to Pt. Huron and East ... 8.27 P. M.
No. 6, Atlantic Exp., to Pt. Huron, East, & Detroit ... 2.25 A. M.
No. 2, Lehigh Express, to Saginaw, Bay City, Pt. Huron, and East ... 6.50 A. M.
No. 74, Mixed, to Durand (Starts at Nichols) ... 7.15 A. M.
Nos. 8 and 74, daily, except Sunday. Nos. 4, 6, and 2, daily.
A. S. PARKER, Ticket Agent, Battle Creek.

MICHIGAN CENTRAL

By O. W. Ruggles; R. N. R. Wheeler

“The Niagara Falls Route.”
Corrected Nov. 19, 1899.
EAST
2 12 8 10 14 20 36
*Night Express* †Detroit Accom.† †Mail & Express† *N. Y. & Bos. Spl.* †Eastern Express† †Jackson Ac’m’t† *Atlantic Express*
Chicago pm 9.35 am 6.45 am 10.30 pm 3.00 pm 11.30
Michigan City 11.25 8.45 pm 12.08 4.40 am 1.20
Niles am 12.40 10.15 1.00 5.37 2.30
Kalamazoo 2.10 am 7.30 pm 12.10 2.08 6.52 pm 6.00 4.10
Battle Creek 3.00 8.10 1.00 2.42 7.28 6.43 5.05
Marshall 8.38 1.30 3.09 7.51 7.10 6.30
Albion 3.50 8.57 1.50 3.30 8.11 7.30 6.52
Jackson 4.40 10.05 2.35 4.05 8.50 8.15 6.10
Ann Arbor 5.55 11.10 3.47 4.58 9.43 7.48
Detroit 7.15 pm 12.25 5.30 6.00 10.45 9.15
Falls View am 5.02 pm 4.13
Susp. Bridge 5.17 4.33
Niagara Falls 5.30 4.40
Buffalo am 12.20 6.14 5.30
Rochester 3.12 9.50 8.40
Syracuse 5.18 11.50 10.45
Albany 9.05 pm 4.11 am 2.50
New York pm 1.30 8.15 7.00
Springfield 12.16 6.19 7.40
Boston 3.00 9.05 10.34
WEST
7 15 3 5 23 13 37
*Night Express* *N.Y. Bos. & Chi. Spl.* †Mail & Express† *News Express* *Western Express* †Kalam. Accom.† *Pacific Express*
Boston am 10.30 pm 3.00 pm 6.00
New York pm 1.00 6.00 am 12.10
Syracuse 8.10 am 2.00 pm 12.25
Rochester 10.00 4.05 pm 2.25
Buffalo am 12.05 5.20 pm 3.50
Niagara Falls 6.02 4.32
Falls View 6.34 5.05
Detroit pm 8.20 am 7.20 am 8.25 pm 12.40 4.55 am 11.25
Ann Arbor 9.49 8.18 9.40 1.38 5.45 am 12.30
Jackson 11.15 9.20 11.05 am 3.30 2.40 7.30 1.35
Battle Creek am 12.40 10.30 pm 12.25 4.35 3.50 9.08 3.00
Kalamazoo 1.40 11.05 1.20 6.15 4.28 10.00 3.35
Niles 3.15 pm 12.22 2.55 6.05 5.05
Michigan City 4.26 1.20 4.10 7.05 6.01
Chicago 6.30 3.00 6.05 8.55 7.50
Trains on Battle Creek Division depart at 8.05 a. m. and 4.10 p. m., and arrive at 12.40 p. m. and 6.10 p. m. daily except Sunday.
O. W. RUGGLES, General Pass. & Ticket Agent, Chicago.
R. N. R. WHEELER, Ticket Agent, Battle Creek.

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By Editor

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THOSE ARTICLES

By Editor

On the Third Angel’s Message have been responded to so readily that the new subscriptions have entirely exhausted our extra supply of the first number. We are glad of it. But do not let the good work stop there. We will gladly reprint the first article, and all others that new subscriptions may call for. To know what the Third Angel’s Message is, is of more importance to all people than all things else.
Have not you—each subscriber—a friend in whose behalf you are willing to invest twenty-five cents, for a two-months’ subscription, if not more; or have you not a friend whose subscription you can get for a year, or for six months, thus giving him an opportunity to read, so that he can make his choice as to whether he will receive the light and salvation which the message brings? Now is the time for this message to be given. “The hour of his judgment is come.” Please help to put the message before all people. You send in the subscriptions, and we will do the rest.

Testimony Read to the Battle Creek Church

LAST Sabbath the service in the Tabernacle consisted of the reading of the Testimony to the church in Battle Creek, which was received in the latest mail from Australia. The principles set forth and the instruction given were so very similar to those in a Testimony to this same church about this time in 1893, that it was thought best to read again the one given seven years ago, and also the one just received. In the fact of the similarity between these two Testimonies there is an important lesson to this church, as well as in the matter of the two Testimonies themselves. May the Lord help us all to learn this lesson, and to receive the instruction sent!

Rand McNally Atlas of Two Wars

WE have received from the publishers—Rand and McNally, Chicago—a copy of their “Atlas of Two Wars.” It bears this title because it maps especially the island possessions of the United States, and the colonies of South Africa,—the scenes of the two wars now going on. The maps are large and clear, and enable the reader to see the situation at a glance. Price, twenty-five cents. They can be obtained of the publishers, or of the Review and Herald Publishing Company.

THIS IS FOR YOU,

By Editor

providing your subscription expires in February, 1900.
If the yellow address label on the first page of this REVIEW, or on the wrapper, reads, “February, 1900,” like this,—
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German Parliament Naval Bill Doubles Navy Power

THE naval bill introduced in the German Parliament provides at once for the doubling of the power of the German navy.

Michigan Agricultural College Calendar Praised Again

Last year the Michigan Agricultural College made the handsomest calendar of any that we saw for the year. This year's calendar seems even to outdo that of last year.

Acknowledgment of Calendars from Publishers and College

By Editor

We are indebted to the Pacific Press, Oakland, Cal.; to the American Book Company, Chicago; and to the Michigan State Agricultural College, for handy and handsome calendars.

German Navy Expansion and the Monroe Doctrine

A BRITISH paper says plainly that the great increase of the German navy is part of a grand scheme on the part of Germany to break down the Monroe doctrine, and seize territory in Brazil.

Vivid Report of Mission Work in Matabeleland

By Editor

NEXT week we shall print the most vivid report that we have ever seen of our mission in Matabeleland. It is written by Brother F. L. Mead, and will be fully illustrated by photographs taken on the spot.

Sea Gulls Slaughtered for Fashionable Hat Trimmings

The New York Tribune says that the summer sea gull has been almost exterminated in only the last two summers; and all to supply the demands of fashion in the trimming of women’s hats. One person killed fourteen hundred in one day. More than forty thousand were killed in the summer of 1899.

Powers Protest American Canal Plans on the Isthmus

THE United States presented to the European powers her “demand” that they should respect the “open door” to trade in China. And now these powers have entered notice that they will protest against the United States owning an “all American” canal on the isthmus. And it is plainly intimated that this protest will be carried to the point of forcible resistance if necessary. “Demands” seem to be catching.

Senate Speech Links Imperialism to National Reform

LAST week in the United States Senate, in a speech that has been accepted as expressing the intent of the nation, it was declared that if the late and present course of the United States in the farthest East “be imperialism, its final end will be the empire of the Son of God;” and that “the American people move forward to the future of their hope, and the doing of His will.” Thus the evil seeds of National Reform that have been sown in these thirty-five years are springing up now everywhere, and soon will be producing their baleful fruit everywhere.

SISTER S. M. I. HENRY

died of pneumonia, at Graysville, Tenn., Tuesday, at 1 A. M., January 16. Her maiden name was Sarepta M. Irish. She was born at Albion, Erie County, Pa., Nov. 4, 1839, and was, therefore, sixty years, two months, and twelve days old at her death. March 1, 1861, she was married to James W. Henry, of New York. He died about the end of 1869; and thus she was left a widow with three children,—the oldest less than eight, and the youngest less than three, years old,—wholly dependent on the promises of God and her own efforts for the support of herself and her helpless family. She bravely met the responsibility, and succeeded triumphantly.
In the sketch of her life published in Miss Willard’s volume, “Woman and Temperance,” we find these excellent words of her own: “I do not remember when I was converted. I was given to God honestly by my parents, and was taught that I belonged to him, and that an obligation of Christian living, binding as a contract, rested upon me. The time came when I chafed under this yoke, and when there was great danger of wreck to my soul on the shoals of skepticism; and had not my father been the judicious man he was, I should doubtless have gone down. But he was a wise man: he never dogmatically stated anything to me; but placing himself at my side in the work of seeking truth, so directed my mind in its processes that I came out on the bright side of an undimmed faith that shines like a great sun in a cloudless heaven to-day and always, no mists having ever been able to hide its beauty from my eyes.”
Her father was a pioneer Methodist minister in Illinois, sent out in 1840. After she became old enough to be away from her mother, her father had her almost constantly with him in his work of the ministry from place to place. Thus her father was her teacher, and the Bible was the text-book in all her studies, until she reached the age of nineteen, shortly after which time her father died; thus she was in sympathy in heart and life with the true principles of Christian education to which God has called Seventh-day Adventists.
As the most of our readers know, she became a Seventh-day Adventist in the latter part of the year 1896. Since that time she has been a constant contributor to the columns of the REVIEW AND HERALD. Early in 1897 God delivered her by his healing power from an otherwise incurable disease of eight-years’ standing, giving her perfect soundness in the presence of all. At the same time he gave her a message for this people and for all; and this message she nobly and powerfully, and in full devotion, delivered until the hand of death was laid upon her.
The Tabernacle was filled with people at the funeral services, Friday evening, January 19, at four o’clock. She was buried Sabbath, January 20, by the side of her father and her mother, at Pecatonica, Ill.
She is at rest; and her work, having been wrought in God, goes on, and will never cease. Rev. 14:13.

Sister Henry's Correspondence Completed by Her Secretary

Sister Henry’s unfinished correspondence will be finished, so far as it may be possible to finish it, by Sister Grace Durland, who has been her secretary in all her late work.

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