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Review and Herald, Vol. 81, No. 12.

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Earlier text: In Holland and Flemish Belgium

Donations for the Memorial Church, Washington, D. C.

By John S. Washburn

I FIND on examination that $669.34 reported in my first list has been reported in another way, not having been sent directly to me. The amount previously reported is therefore reduced from $9,654.27, as stated in my last report, to $8,984.93. When sufficient help is sent to finish the work of fitting the church for dedication without a cent of debt of any kind upon it, we will then announce the date of that event. This expense has been considerable, but the work is almost finished. About one hundred dollars more is needed to complete this work. Surely this will be sent by some one, and this work entirely finished. The dedication will probably be after the arrival of Mrs. E. G. White and her workers, to make their home for a time in Washington, D. C.
Donations previously reported, $8,984.93.
Received January 31 to February 8, 1904: Mrs. Nettie R. Burns, $1; N. P. Neilsen, Treas., $1; a friend, $50.
April 20, 1903: R. C. Basteter, $1; E. H. Howland, $2; D. Hinkson, $1.
April 22: Lillian A. Porter, $2; M. A. Colby, $1; W. H. Holmes, librarian, Milton Jct., Wis., $1; H. G. Miller, 50 cents; E. G. Sanford, 50 cents; Cardyn Harding, $1; Benson W. Millard, 50 cents; S. W. Burkhart, $1; Mrs. Ella Alexander, $1; S. H. and M. E. Williamson, $1.
April 23: S. K. Ross, $1; John Johnson, $1; Sister Knudson, 30 cents; L. Johnsen, 25 cents; C. Christinsen, 25 cents; Mr. and Mrs. T. S. McDonald, $1; Mrs. M. J. Linquist, $2; Mrs. M. H. Hughes, $5.
April 24: Harvey (Ill.) church, by E. G. Bennett, $7.50; Mrs. Louisa Kaltennan, $4.95; Mrs. Judith Foster, 25 cents; Mrs. Mary Stinson, 25 cents.
April 25: Irena Stinson, 20 cents; C. E. Ford, $2; G. E. Putnam, $1; Mrs. C. B. Unzicker, 50 cents; Gideon Unzicker, $1; William Shaw, $2; E. Peterson, 50 cents; John Lovell, $1.50; Clara Unzicker, 50 cents; Ella Coffman, 50 cents; S. S. Carmin, 50 cents; J. P. Walker, $1.50; Florence Rice, 50 cents.
April 26: William Clinton, $2; a friend, 5 cents.
April 27: M. S. Yelland, $1; a sister, by B. M. Garton, $5; S. C. Fairchild, for Oakdale (Neb.) church, $3; Robert Hall, $2.50; James Soule, $1; Etta Soule, $1; G. A. Nichols, $1; Mrs. A. Stone, $1.
April 28: Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Kendrick, $5; Mrs. Chas. Miller, $5.
April 29: Mrs. M. M. Carter, $1.
April 30: Eleanora Reid, $5.
May 1: Mr. and Mrs. Helmick, $1.10; G. H. Branham, $5; A. Ashhurst, $5; J. J. Olson, $2.
May 2: Jottie Leslie, $2; Charles Hattes, 25 cents; Belle Rex, 25 cents; G. Medainy, 25 cents; C. S. Zelold, 25 cents; Sister Clark, $1; Sister Lester, 50 cents; C. Spangler, 50 cents; Mr. and Mrs. Chas. E. Clark, $2.50; Peter Nunamcher, 10 cents; Mrs. A. E. Daniels, $1; Lorena Toussant, $1.50; Mary Krueger, 25 cents; Laura Burton, 25 cents; Bertha Peterson, 50 cents; Mrs. Rodegap, 10 cents; Mrs. Fatteburt, 50 cents; Mrs. W. S. Daniels, $4.40; Mrs. Masters, $2.
The following twelve items through J. J. Ireland, secretary Pacific Union Conference: Upper Columbia, $5; California, $1; California, per A. J. Cole, $2; Western Oregon, $16.25; Western Washington, $7; California, $45.06; California, $46.71; Western Oregon, $5.60; Western Washington, $6.75; Upper Columbia, $20.50; Selma, Cal., $2.45; Fresno, Cal., $7.50.
May 3: John Egloff, $5.
May 4: R. J. Christianson, $1; W. A. Sweany, Bridgetown, Barbados, West Indies, from following names: Sister M. H. Honeywell, $5; Ruth Dunscombe, $1.20; W. Sweany, $1; Mrs. W. A. Sweany, $1; Mrs. E. G. Grantham, $1; and Mrs. E. H. Pierce, $1; Ligonier (Ind.) church, by Dr. Mary Saunders, $3.50; Fred E. Moses, $1; Mrs. R. D. Cushman, $3.
May 5: L. R. Williams, $1; Emma Davidson, 25 cents; Mollie Williams, $1; James Potts, 25 cents; Amos Johns, $1; James Hebble, $1; James Byrum, 50 cents; Lillie Potts, 50 cents; Ada Davidson, 10 cents; Sarah Davidson, 25 cents; Angola (Ind.) church, by Mrs. E. M. Jackson, $2; Geo. C. Perrine, $1; Harry Woelfle, $1; Emma E. Perrine, $1; Charles H. Perrine, 50 cents.
May 6: Pacific Press, per E. A. Chapman, treasurer, $31.75; N. P. Neilsen, Treas. Wis. Tract Society, $39.50.
May 7: Mrs. Mary E. Sanborn, $5; S. Hastings, 50 cents; E. H. Root, $5; Amos Parmenter, $2; Electa Parmenter, $1; Lyman Terry, 50 cents; J. E. Root, 50 cents; Nancy Rogers, 30 cents; Mason Wyatt, $1; John Shafer, 10 cents; Missouri Tract Society, $30.07; Mr. Culveyhouse, $1; J. H. Chisebu, $1; O. B. Sevy, $1; Lillian Reavis, 25 cents; Linda Chesebro, 20 cents; E. A. Sevy, 50 cents; J. D. Beavis, 25 cents; Ivah Greenwood, 50 cents; Lester Chesebro, 25 cents; J. A. Reavis, 25 cents; D. O. Reavis, 10 cents; Mabelle L. Reaves, 10 cents; Mrs. J. M. Davies, 50 cents; Hattie Hart, $1; Alice Hainer, 25 cents; Alta Chesebro, 60 cents.
May 8: Mrs. E. L. Fortner, $1.
May 9: Sister Collier's book, $1; Carrie D. Cooper, 50 cents; A. E. Johnson, $1.10; J. F. Crowe, $1; Edna Adams, $5; Sumner (Mich.) church, by C. V. Joseph, $4.10; Brother Bass' book, $1.
May 11: S. D. Cole, $1.
May 12: Eldrid (Pa.) church, by Mrs. F. F. Loop, $3.75; Cohocta Sabbath-school, Oak Grove, Mich., by Emily Bruff, $2.
May 13: Mr. and Mrs. L. D. Pfender, $10; Troy church, Nova, Ohio, $2.70.
May 14: Brother Olsen's book, $1.
May 15: Mrs. F. W. Mace, $1; S. D. Colby, $1; Lillian A. Chase, $1; Willie G. Robbins, $1; Mrs. Geo. R. Cummins, 24 cents; Walkerton (Ind.) church, by John Davidson, $3.44; Vanderbilt, Gaylord (Mich.) church, by F. H. Strickland, $1.75; Conneaut (Ohio) church, by Mrs. L. E. Fuller, $1.25.
May 16: Lizzie Sutton, 50 cents; Mr. and Mrs. A. S. Bringle, 25 cents; J. W. Buckland, $1; C. A. Pedicord, Treas. Southern Cal. Conf., $33.45; a friend, Rutland, Vt., 50 cents; George B. Wheeler, $5.
May 17: A. Ridgeley, $5.
May 18: Frank Yeoman, $10; Mrs. D. Coggin, $1; Edward Harris, Treas. Texas Tract Society, $1; Mrs. J. H. Neall, $5; Mrs. K. F. Dazey, $5.
May 20: A. M. Cornwall, 50 cents; a friend, Mt. Pleasant, Iowa, $1; Mrs. Phebe Cash, $2; a friend, Menominee, Mich., $1; Mrs. Priscilla Jessup, $1; Mrs. O. M. Brown, $1; Mrs. E. D. Wilkins, $1; Mrs. A. C. Clanges, $5; Mrs. Cartwright, $1; G. B. Turner, 50 cents; N. A. Wiser, 50 cents; Jane Hamer, 50 cents; Clara B. Turner, 50 cents; Andrew Blake, 50 cents; Ida Blake, 50 cents; C. D. Mann, 25 cents; P. C. Hoffman, $5; Mrs. E. Pennock, 50 cents; Mr. and Mrs. A. B. Dilworth, $1; Francis A. Carlson, 50 cents; K. Pinkerton, 25 cents; Lucy E. Landers, 25 cents; Sister Mason, 50 cents; Sister McCoy, 25 cents; total acknowledged, $9,616.40.
J. S. WASHBURN.
Magnolia Ave., Takoma Park, Washington, D. C.

Missionary Zeal at Emmanuel Missionary College

The following statement comes from Emmanuel Missionary College: “It would do all the young people of the West Michigan Conference good if they could attend some of our students’ meetings. There is life in them. We are full of courage, especially in regard to the missionary work, the interest in which has greatly increased of late. We are laying plans for definite work in all the surrounding villages.”

Let Us Lift the Standard

By F. G.

God's idea of everything that pertains to the welfare of man is of the very highest order possible. The standard is that of perfection. God is perfect, and we are to be as he is in this respect. He requires this, and gives us the power by which we are to attain to this standard of work and life.
The command of our Saviour, “Be ye therefore perfect, even as your Father which is in heaven is perfect,” is as absolute as one of the ten commandments. It has reference to perfection of character. This can be had only through Jesus Christ. But Christian education is nothing more nor less than the development of this Christian character—“the restoration of the image of God in the soul.” This can not be wrought by the efforts of teacher or student, either separately or combined. It is the direct result only of the life of our God working in a submissive mind.
Perfection involves not results alone, but also the manner in which these results were attained. Contrary to the Jesuit maxim, the end does not justify the means. We must then take into account, in our seeking perfection, the manner in which we do our work, as well as the end we are seeking to attain. As a people we acknowledge, theoretically at least, the principles set forth in the first two paragraphs of this article. We are, however, liable to overlook the fact that thoroughness is one of the fundamental principles of perfect character building, and also the further fact that God's life is always manifested in some definite form.
This definite form through which God manifests himself requires us to appreciate the value of facts as an element in education. But facts of knowledge, taken alone, are valueless. We must recognize the principles which God is using in manifesting himself through these facts or forms of knowledge. Facts are valuable only when they assist us in further understanding the principles which God is using in the working out of the plan of redemption. God manifests himself in his Word, in his works, and in his providences, and the facts in these three fields of study are to be sedulously learned throughout all our lives. This will emphasize the necessity of a diligent effort on the part of teachers and students in the acquisition of useful knowledge. This means that thorough and accurate work is absolutely indispensable in the development of Christian character.
Because it is recognized by our teachers that principles are of the greatest worth in the development of character, there is a natural tendency to dwell upon them to the exclusion of a thorough knowledge of the facts which illustrate these principles and make them plain to the minds of the children. Another thing that conduces to a lack of thoroughness is the want of text-books in our schools.
For a teacher, without the aid of a text-book, properly to teach the facts which our children should learn, requires nearly an encyclopedic knowledge. As a direct consequence of these two things, it is greatly to be feared that the children, particularly in our church schools, may not receive the thorough work in the ordinary branches of knowledge which is required to make them useful in the work of God. The standard of perfection which Christ calls for in our work demands that every teacher in our ranks shall put to the stretch all his powers in the development of a thorough educational system, which naturally involves proper text-books. In the meantime, until such books are brought forth, it may be necessary to use text-books which are not all that are to be desired, for the learning of facts. It will be helpful, particularly in our church-school work, if our teachers in the schools will be free to use the Educational Department of the REVIEW to tell how, without the necessary aids, they have met and overcome some of the difficulties naturally to be experienced in teaching children such facts as they should know, in a thorough manner. The Department of Education of the General Conference also wishes to encourage all laudible efforts in the preparing of good text-books for all our schools. In our efforts to lift the standard of our work to the perfection that is required, we must all work together.
F. G.

Agricultural Education

By H. A. WASHBURN

Self-Support of Students

THE original plan of God in establishing schools was that they should center in the home, with the parents as the teachers. The failure of parents to do the work purposed of God necessitated the establishment of schools, with others than parents as teachers. Thus came into existence the schools of the prophets. Under these conditions, which have prevailed ever since, the schools of the prophets are correct models after which to pattern our school work. Repeatedly have these schools been placed before our attention, with the instruction, “Our schools must be more like the schools of the prophets.” Instead of elaborate schools, such as some which we have established, we are to have “more simple schools, with more humble buildings, and with teachers who will adopt the same plans that were followed in the schools of the prophets.”
One prominent feature in the work of the schools of the prophets was that “the pupils of these schools sustained themselves by their own labor.” It was then possible for any deserving young man to secure a training for the work of God, even though he was not in possession of financial resources. It is readily seen that this should be the case in every age, when every young man devoted to the service of God is needed in the work of the gospel. At no previous time, doubtless, was there such a pressing demand for the services of every consecrated man and woman as we feel at this time. While we have a large number of young people in training, there are to be found everywhere young men and young women of ability and consecration, but needing the training to be obtained at our schools, who are kept out of school solely because of their inability to meet the cash expense involved. This is keenly felt by those in charge of every school. These young people are needed in the work. They need education first. They are without means, and for only a limited number can work be provided, that they may in this way meet the expense. A way must be made for them, and this presents a problem for solution.
In order to enable as many as possible to attend our schools, the rates have been made as low as possible, in some cases too low. This, however, has not enabled a general attendance, and many are shut out of school, although the Lord has said that “all our youth should be permitted to have the blessings and privileges of an education at our schools.” This brings us face to face with the financial problem in our schools, which is probably the most perplexing thing with which we have had to deal. Our schools have been struggling with debt, the burden of which has affected the whole work of the school. Under these circumstances, the schools have been able to help students but little. Students have been received, however, and carried by the school, with the expectation of payment at a later date. This has placed students in debt, bringing its depressing influence upon their lives, and has also placed the school in debt.
In order for all these persons, young and old, to attend school without incurring debt, and without placing the institution in debt, there must be provided employment which will bring to the school sufficient cash returns to meet running expenses. In the schools of the prophets the pupils “sustained themselves by their own labor in tilling the soil or in some mechanical pursuit.” It is quite evident from the Bible record that these schools were like the Eden school, agricultural in character. That agricultural work is the means of greatest importance in assisting students is indicated in the emphasis laid upon this work by the spirit of prophecy. “Had the money which our larger schools have used in expensive buildings been invested in procuring land where students could receive a proper education, so large a number of students would not now be struggling under the weight of increasing debt, and the work of these institutions would be in a more prosperous condition.” “Had all our schools encouraged work in agricultural lines, they would now have an altogether different showing. There would not be so great discouragements. Opposing influences would have been overcome; financial conditions would have changed.”
It is true that “mechanical pursuits” were utilized in enabling students to meet their expenses in the schools of the prophets, and these are to be used in our schools. It should be remembered, however, that agricultural work is to be given chief prominence for other reasons, and in most instances it will be found that agricultural work will be more profitable to begin with than other employment. It has been the experience in some of our schools that the various lines of shop work could not be made self-supporting in the beginning. They have been an expense to the school. It frequently requires some time to make the mechanical pursuits financially profitable to the school. For the tillage of the soil, no expensive facilities are required, giving employment to a limited number, but such work can be begun at the very beginning of the school, and with careful management be made a source of revenue. The main requirement is the land. “In establishing schools, one important point is to secure land sufficient for the carrying forward of industries that will enable the students to be self-supporting. There should be land sufficient for the raising of the fruit and vegetables required by the school, and also some for sale. Agriculture should be made a financial benefit to the school.” After the agricultural industry has been well established and made remunerative, other industries may be added, and the income from the farm can be made to support these industries until they are self-supporting and remunerative. In this way we may avoid debt, which would otherwise accumulate. Every consideration seems to teach that “study in agricultural lines should be the A, B, and C of the education given in our schools. This is the very first work that should be entered upon.” This appears the more plain when we consider further the self-support of the school.
H. A. WASHBURN.

Field Notes

A SABBATH-SCHOOL of thirty-two members has been organized at Bakersfield, Cal.
BROTHER J. W. TANNER writes that the work is moving steadily forward in Kingston, Jamaica.
AT McCracken, Kan., eleven persons have been led by a course of meetings to declare in favor of the Bible Sabbath.
SEVEN persons have lately taken a stand for the truth at Whatcom, western Oregon, among these being a Swedish Baptist minister and his wife.
A BROTHER and sister who went to Cuba from Minnesota report one family keeping the Sabbath. They will soon return to their native State, but rejoice to leave behind them one representative of the truth. They have the promise that other workers will soon go to that field.
BROTHER B. G. WILKINSON spent the week of prayer in visiting the companies in his field. On Christmas night, by the light of a lantern, he baptized three in a stream in eastern France. Three others in the little company will be ready for baptism soon, as a result of this week-of-prayer visit.
BROTHER H. C. GOODRICH writes that all Ruatan is open as never before for the message. He has been holding meetings with a local deacon in Belize, who has acknowledged the truth of the Sabbath, and seems to rejoice in it. Brother Goodrich is looking anxiously for additional workers for this field.
ELDER J. M. ELLIS, who has been laboring in Quebec for nearly two years, has recently returned to Indiana, his home State. It became necessary for his family to return in order to provide a home for his mother, and in view of this it is thought best for Elder Ellis to take up work in the Lake Union Conference again. W. H. T.
WRITING of the work in Chile, Brother Ketring says that during his absence from home, Mrs. Ketring and their little girl go on horseback to a Scotch colony about four or five miles from their home, to hold a Sabbath-school for the children, of whom there are many. After this, Mrs. Ketring holds a Bible study with the adults. Brother Ketring held meetings at this place last winter.
BROTHER WAKEHAM writes from Cairo, Egypt: “The work is progressing slowly. I administered my first baptism a few weeks ago. Two converts were immersed in the river Nile. Some others have asked for baptism, but we will go slowly, as many here look upon it merely as a form. A brother who for twenty-three years was an evangelist in the American Mission field, is now keeping the Sabbath, and he believes all our doctrines. He can not speak English, and can read but little, having studied it when a boy in the American Mission school. He is circulating our tracts in his neighborhood.”

Christian Education

By L. A. Hoopes; Frederick Griggs

Conducted by the Department of Education of the General Conference.
L. A. HOOPES, Chairman; FREDERICK GRIGGS, Secretary,

Practical Nature Study

By Floyd Bralliar

Perhaps no one thing, unless it be the ability to recognize the varied species of plants he sees, adds so much to the pleasure of a walk in the open fields as a knowledge that enables one to learn what inhabits the fields and woods by the tracks to be seen on every hand. Perhaps many or most of my readers possess that ability, but for the benefit of those who do not, and desire to do so, I make these suggestions.
Each animal, from his nature and the structure of his body no less than from the shape of his foot, possesses characteristics that serve to identify his trail to any but the most casual observers. To learn these characteristics not only brings a pleasure that is its own reward, but leads to the student necessarily learning much of natural history that he would probably never learn otherwise. To do this involves both time and careful effort. The short interval between this and warm weather offers, perhaps, the best opportunity of the entire year of making a successful beginning, for now at an interval of a few days light “tracking” snow and soft mud will follow each other. It is in these that the doings of the wild folk are carefully recorded without being complexified by the repeated records of weeks, as is the case both in midwinter and in summer.
It is the habit of almost all wild animals, whose very existence depends on their stealth, to follow along creeks or “draws,” or, at least, hillsides where their silhouette will not stand out against the sky-line. So the morning after a light snow has fallen, let the would-be student visit the places most frequented by these “folk of the forest,” note-book and pencil in hand, and carefully record what he finds. He should not only write down the record of the tracks he recognizes, but also the number and location of those he does not recognize. This record will include as accurate a drawing as he is able to make, both of an individual track of the front and the hind foot and of the trail. The size of tracks must also be noted; for often the species are distinguished by this alone. If time permits, let him follow these trails, and note what the animal has done, and where he has gone. This only leads him to observe carefully the trail, but often serves as a clue to the animal's identity. When this is done, let him inquire of those who know the identity of all unrecognized tracks. In every neighborhood there will be those who know.
Benefits: it makes one a keen and close observer. It takes one to nature to study nature, and he thus acquires learning at first hand. It leads to a love of the natural instead of the artificial. It teaches one of the lives of God's creatures who roam in the darkness, and for whom he provides.
FLOYD BRALLIAR.

Current Mention

— Three persons were killed and eight injured by an explosion of toy-pistol caps in a Chicago factory, March 15.
— The Chinese government is said to be purchasing immense quantities of modern arms and ammunition from Austrian and German manufacturers.
— Hamburg-American line steamships are crowded with Russian refugees who are fleeing to America to escape enforced military service in their native land.
— A recent Paris dispatch announces that Russia and Austria will coerce Turkey into a fulfilment of the promises made by the latter power to institute the reforms desired in Macedonia.
— Letters received at Berlin report terrible atrocities committed by the Hottentots upon German families in German Southwest Africa. In a single district, it is stated, one hundred and thirteen persons were killed, many being subjected to torture. Summary vengeance is being visited on the natives by German troops.
— The threatened great strike of soft coal miners in the Middle West appears to have been averted, a majority of the miners having voted to accept the scale of wages proposed by the operators, which involves a five per cent reduction from the scale for 1903. President Mitchell, of the United Mine Workers, strongly advised against a strike.
— No important battle has been reported thus far between the Russian and Japanese forces in eastern Asia, the condition of the roads at this season of the year making any rapid concentration of troops in the interior almost an impossibility. There have been skirmishes between small scouting parties of the opposing armies. It is reported that the Russian squadron at Vladivostok has made its way out of the frozen harbor there by using dynamite, and it is presumed an effort will be made to effect a junction with the fleet at Port Arthur.
— One of the most important of recent decisions by the United States Supreme Court, was rendered March 14 in the case of the United States versus the Northern Securities Company. The decision declares the railway merger effected by this company, uniting the Great Northern and Northern Pacific Railways, to be illegal and in violation of the act of Congress prohibiting combinations in restraint of commerce among the several States and with foreign nations. Justice Harlan wrote the decision, which in behalf of the position taken by the government says: “The government charges that if the combination was held not to be in violation of the act of Congress, then all efforts of the national government to preserve to the people the benefit of free competition among carriers engaged in interstate commerce will be wholly unavailing, and all transcontinental lines, indeed the entire railway systems of the country, may be absorbed, merged, and consolidated, thus placing the public at the absolute mercy of the holding corporation.” The decision was a close one, four of the nine justices of the court dissenting from the view expressed by Justice Harlan.

NOTICES AND APPOINTMENTS

By S. G. Huntington

Removal
THE headquarters of the West Virginia Conference and Tract Society has recently been moved from 1200 Seventh St. to 1002 Williams St., Parkersburg. Correspondents will please address us accordingly.
S. G. HUNTINGTON, Conf. Pres.
NOTICES AND APPOINTMENTS
NOTICES AND APPOINTMENTS

Eastern Pennsylvania Conference

By R. A. Underwood

The first annual session of the Eastern Pennsylvania Conference of Seventh-day Adventists, for the election of officers and the transaction of such other business as necessary, will be held in the Adventist chapel at Williamsport, Pa., April 14-20. The first meeting will be held Thursday evening, and the first business meeting of the delegates will be held Friday, April 15, at 10:30 A. M. Each church is entitled to one delegate for its organization, and one additional delegate for each ten members.
In the judgment of the conference committee there are reasons sufficient for calling a meeting of the conference at this early date. Doubtless there will be no camp-meeting held in the Eastern Pennsylvania Conference the present season, and a division is soon to take place in the tract society work and management between the Eastern and Western Pennsylvania Conferences. Other important matters will also require a meeting of the delegates and laborers for counsel at this time.
Each church should be represented by one or more delegates. The conference will be held in the chapel connected with the tract society building. Delegates should come prepared to care for themselves, the same as at a regular camp-meeting. A dining-table will be conducted, and tickets can be secured at the rate of six for one dollar. Rooms can be rented for lodging in the city. Those desirous of doing so can bring bedding. Cots and beds can be arranged for in the tract society building, so that lodging will not be very expensive for those willing to take up with such arrangements.
We hope to secure a reduction of one third on railroad fare on round-trip tickets. Write to V. H. Cook for rates and card orders. All churches should elect delegates to the conference at once. As soon as possible notify V. H. Cook, at Williamsport, Pa., of the number who will come from your church, and of what they will need in the way of rooms, etc.
Good help will be present from the union conference, and it is hoped the meeting will be a great blessing to the cause in this conference. Let all come praying for the outpouring of the Spirit as the all-conquering power in this work.
In behalf of Conference Committee.
R. A. UNDERWOOD, President.

The Advantages of a Training-School at Washington, D. C.

By W. T. Bland

When it was decided to establish the headquarters of the denomination at Washington, D. C., at once the advantages in the location of a training-school at the same place were apparent.
Certainly here, in connection with the general offices where many of the great problems of the advancing message must be worked out, would be an ideal place for an institution of this kind.

THE LOCATION

The importance of the location in itself should not be overlooked. Washington is rapidly becoming one of the most prominent cities of the world. Here are gathered from all over the country the men who make the laws of the land. The great government departments, with their thousands of officers and clerks, are located here. Here are also gathered the representatives of the various foreign nations of the world.
Washington differs from other places in that it is not a factory or commercial city. The hours for labor are short, and the people have much time for study and thought. This makes it a favorable place for our ministers and Bible workers to present the truth, and for students in the training-school to have an actual experience in the various lines of work for which they are fitting themselves.
Here students will have access to the Congressional Library, considered one of the finest of its kind in the world; also the Smithsonian Institute, the National Museum, the Patent Offices, the Art Gallery, and other places containing collections for study and information.

INDUSTRIAL EMPLOYMENT

In the construction of buildings for the offices of the General Conference, the publishing house, the sanitarium, and even in the erection of the school buildings themselves, an opportunity will be furnished from the very start in giving employment and training to the students.
Here may be actually worked out plans and methods of education that have long been considered and discussed. The experiences in the establishment of all our schools in the past will be available, and considered with a view that the mistakes may be avoided and successes taken advantage of.

THE PLAN

Just as soon as the time arrives to begin vigorously pushing the work of building, it is desired that the actual work of the school shall begin. The superintendents and foremen will have completed their plans; and, as far as possible, the work of building, and of laying out and beautifying the grounds, will be done by student labor. The plan of study and labor will be so combined that the students will be able to meet much, if not all, of their expenses. Especially will this be so while the buildings are in progress of construction.

THE CLIMATE

As may be observed from a glance at the map, the climate of Washington is such that much outdoor work may be done. The winters are short and comparatively mild, thus the building season is much longer than in the North.

CLASS OF STUDENTS WANTED

Especially during the first year of the school only those should come who are able and willing to work. While the students are pursuing their studies, helping in the construction of the buildings and in other lines of employment, opportunities will also be found for Bible work, canvassing, and other forms of religious work, as the student may have ability to undertake.
Young men will be wanted who can be trusted, who can work, and who are willing to consecrate their lives to the Master's service, and to be trained for whatever responsibilities he may have for them. Such young men are always in demand, and will find here a wonderful opportunity for just the training they need.
A number of earnest, devoted young women will also be furnished with employment; for much will be found that they can do that will assist them largely, if not wholly, in defraying their expenses.

WHEN TO COME

Announcements will be published as soon as definite arrangements have been made for the work to begin. No one should come without first making definite arrangements. Correspondence is invited, and full instruction and information will be given on request.
W. T. BLAND.

Northern Illinois Conference

By Allen Moon

THE next session of the Northern Illinois Conference of Seventh-day Adventists will be held at their house of worship on Forty-sixth Street, in the city of Chicago, March 29 to April 3 inclusive. ALLEN MOON, President.

_Illinois Conference Association_

By ALLEN MOON; JAY W. CUMMINGS

THE next session of the Illinois Conference Association of Seventh-day Adventists will be held in connection with the Northern Illinois Conference of Seventh-day Adventists at their house of worship on Forty-sixth Street, Chicago, Ill., March 29 to April 3. The business connected with the Illinois Conference Association will be transacted March 31, beginning at 9 A. M.
ALLEN MOON, Chairman; JAY W. CUMMINGS, Secretary.

_Bible Training School_

THE April issue of this helpful monthly, edited by Elder and Mrs. S. N. Haskell, is to be a special Passover or Resurrection number. The table of contents following shows the scope of it:—
A Miracle (poetry); The Passover, Mrs. E. G. White; The Last Passover (poetry); The Third Day, W. A. Spicer; Old Testament Gospel (poem by Cowper); The Open Door, J. N. Loughborough; The Passion Week, S. N. Haskell; How Long Was Christ in the Tomb? Mrs. S. N. Haskell (with diagram); The Antitypical Wave-sheaf, Mrs. E. G. White; Under His Wings (short Bible study); God's Power in the Grass (selected); God's Claim, S. N. Haskell; At Rest, Mrs. E. G. White; My Refuge (poetry); The Accuser Cast Down, S. N. Haskell; the Bible Reader's Class contains four Bible Readings,—(1) The Passover, Type; (2) The Passover, Antitype; (3) The Blood; (4) Scenes at the Cross (two diagrams are given with the readings); Lessons from Nature, Helen McKinnon; History of the Passover; The Passover Supper; Reverence My Sanctuary, U. Smith; Little Things (poem); Bible Reading, "Importance of the Word;" The Sun as a Sign; German Work in Greater New York; Interesting short articles and reports of workers.
All should have this monthly regularly, at 25 cents a year. It is being sold by many at 5 cents a copy. It is supplied in quantities of twenty or more at the rate of 2 cents a copy. Address Bible Training School, South Lancaster, Mass.

Addresses

UNTIL further notice, the address of Elder W. H. Thurston will be Knowlton, Quebec, Canada.
The address of Elder W. A. Sweany, is changed from King St., Bridgetown, Barbados, to 9 St. Joseph St., Arima, Trinidad.

Publications Wanted

N. B.—Attention has been repeatedly called to the necessity of having papers properly wrapped. Do not roll or wrap too small. Cover papers well, so that they will be clean when received. Some have paid double the postage necessary, while others have forwarded literature by express when it would have been cheaper to send it by mail, at four ounces for one cent.
[SPECIAL NOTE.—All who receive periodicals in answer to these calls are advised to examine them carefully before distributing them.—ED.]
The following persons desire late, clean copies of our publications, postpaid:—
F. A. Andrew, Crawfordville, Fla., S. D. A. periodicals and tracts.
L. M. Lore, Higdon, Ala., REVIEW, Signs, Life Boat, Southern Watchman, Instructor, Little Friend, and tracts.
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