Review and Herald, Vol. 84, No. 34.
I Say unto All, WatchPage 1
Earlier text: Some Good Omens in Our Camp-MeetingsThe Christian Endeavor Convention
By A. J. Breed
ANOTHER event of the century has been the holding of the great Christian Endeavor Convention at Seattle, Wash., July 10-15, 1907. It was estimated that ten thousand delegates were in attendance. The convention being international, interdenominational, and interracial, brought delegates from all parts of the world. Representatives from different countries were in attendance, many of them taking part in the program that was arranged for the occasion. Twenty-six years ago Francis E. Clark, the founder of the association, was pastor of a small church at Portland, Maine. Being desirous of furnishing work for young people, he spent much of his time studying as to what could be done to keep them employed in church work. After considerable time spent in studying and planning, he formed a society in his own church, which has grown into the great Christian Endeavor Societies of all the world. Character and Object of the Society
The character, objects, and aims of the association are set forth as follows:— “Christian Endeavor is a providential movement, and is promoted by societies composed largely of young people of both sexes found in every land and in every section of the Christian church. Its covenant for active members demands faith in Christ, open acknowledgment of Christ, service for Christ, and loyalty to Christ’s church. “Its activities are as wide as the needs of mankind, are directed by the churches of which the societies are an integral part, and are carried on by carefully organized committees, embracing all the members. “Its strength lies in the voluntary obligation of its covenant pledge, and its adaptability to all classes and conditions of men. “Its ideals are spirituality, sanctity, enthusiasm, loyalty, fellowship, thorough organization, and consecrated devotion.” There are sixty-nine thousand local Christian Endeavor Societies in all the world, with a total membership of three and one-half millions. During the twenty-six years of its existence, fifteen million dollars have been given by the Society to missionary and charitable objects. Among the principal objects of the Society are systematic efforts for temperance, social purity, sabbath (Sunday) observance, municipal reform, and the cause of peace. Societies have been formed in more than sixty evangelical denominations, and literature has been printed in eight or more languages. Its religious influence and impulses, according to their own statement, “can not be weighed, measured, or tabulated.” The meetings of this convention were held in two large pavilions, pitched near the center of the city, which would comfortably seat ten thousand people, and many hundreds and thousands had to be turned away because they could not be accommodated. The program was repeated in some of the largest churches at the same hour, and these were so packed to their utmost capacity that many could not find seats even there. I do not know when I have ever seen such earnestness and devotion and enthusiasm by any people. After summing up the matter carefully and studying the different subjects presented, the main object of the convention seemed to be to bring about a better state of things; and to do this men would have to be elected to government positions who would work for the suppression of the liquor traffic and for better observance of the sabbath (Sunday). Address of Vice-President Fairbanks
Vice-President Fairbanks was in attendance, and in his address made the following statements:— “Industries, commerce, transportation facilities, great material progress—these are not the trophies that we most prize. It is rather the Christian and patriotic intelligence of eighty-five million people that is our chief glory as a nation. This is a Christian nation, and it is to be forever a Christian nation. This Christian Endeavor Society will contribute infinitely to its preservation as such. We are a peace-loving people. We have no fear of any power on the face of the earth, and none need fear us. Our guiding star will be justice and righteousness among the nations of the earth, and we shall throw our influence on the side of preserving international peace and settling differences by reason rather than by great fleets and armies. We will never compromise our national honor, or demand that any other nation do so.” Mr. Fairbanks was made an honorary member by a unanimous vote by the thousands assembled, and amid cheers and clapping of hands was introduced as the youngest member of the Christian Endeavor Society. Universal Peace Predicted
During the convention, Francis E. Clark, president of the Christian Endeavor Society, cabled Horace Porter, commissioner to the Peace Conference at The Hague, expressing the sympathy of the United States, Canada, and Mexico with the objects of the conference, and urging acceptance of the interparliamentary plan. The following is the context of the cablegram:— “North American Christian Endeavorers in convention assembled assure you of sympathy, and urge acceptance of the interparliamentary plan.” President Clark, amid tumultuous applause, said that with at least three million American Endeavors behind them, the hands of all the delegates of The Hague would be strengthened, and the cause of peace advanced. “It is only a matter of a few years now,” he said, “when war will be no more, and one of the most potent factors in bringing about this most desired object will prove to be the Christian Endeavors.” In his opening address he said: “The Hague Conference is in session, and more conferences will be held, I believe, until at last men beat their spears into pruning-hooks, and nations learn war no more.” How little do those who talk thus realize that this is what the Lord, through prophecy, said the people would say in the last days (Isa. 2:2-5; Micah 4:1-5), and that the very cry of peace and safety is itself a sign of sudden and soon-coming destruction. The following words of the apostle Paul, which refer so directly and specifically to this time, seem not to be understood or thought of: “But of the times and the seasons, brethren, ye have no need that I write you. For yourselves know perfectly that the day of the Lord so cometh as a thief in the night. For when they shall say, Peace and safety; then sudden destruction cometh upon them, as travail upon a woman with child, and they shall not escape.” 1 Thess. 5:1-3. Dr. Matthews, of the First Presbyterian Church, representing the Christian churches of the city, in his address of welcome said: “Our two great crimes are the open saloon and sabbath desecration.” “Our sabbath desecration is making of this an immoral and criminal nation, and unless we stop, repent, and properly observe God’s day, we shall have to suffer an awful national judgment.” President Roosevelt Accepts Membership
At the December meeting of the executive committee of the trustees of the United Society of Christian Endeavor, unanimous and hearty approval was given to the inauguration of a Christian Endeavor Patriots’ League under the general society, for “the definite organization of the young people for the growth of patriotic sentiment and training in civic duties.” The President of the United States, accepting membership in this league, sent the following message of encouragement to the convention:— “It will be a pleasure to accept honorary membership in your Christian Endeavor Patriots’ League, for I am sure that with the general purposes and efforts of that league I shall have the heartiest sympathy, though, of course, I could not commit myself in advance to agree with all their views without knowing them. I wish you Godspeed in your work.” Platform of the Christian Endeavor Patriots’ League
“The Christian Endeavor Patriots’ League is an enrolment of those whose aim is the promotion of civic righteousness and national welfare. It is the purpose of the league to take up courageously the duties of a Christian citizen. Its members will seek a knowledge of public affairs, of the laws, needs, and possibilities of their town, their State, and the United States. They will labor for the election of good and efficient21 office-holders, for the observance of existing laws, for the adoption of improved laws, for the encouragement and aid of patriots, and the downfall of all enemies of the country. They will seek to promote the cause of temperance and personal purity, the betterment of municipal politics, the improvement of the conditions of labor, the rational use of the Lord’s day for rest and worship. All this they determine to do in the measure of their opportunities and powers, under the guidance and in the strength of Jesus Christ.” Distribution of Religious Liberty Literature
As we looked upon this mass of young people, the flower of our own nation as well as of others, the question that seemed to occupy our minds most was, What can be done to reach them with the truth? We decided that the best thing we could do for them at this time was to order twenty thousand copies of the July, or Christian Endeavor, number of Liberty for free distribution among them. A company of workers was called together in Seattle, the city was carefully districted, and fourteen thousand copies of the magazine were placed in the hands of the delegates and others during this convention. Brother Carl E. Weeks, the North Pacific Union bookman, with Brother Ernest Oberg, of western Oregon, and Brother Davis, of western Washington, were active in training and assisting workers during this time. The workers met at the church every day at twelve o’clock, where experiences were related, and plans talked over for further carrying on the work. I do not know when I have ever met with a more earnest, devoted, lively class of workers than were engaged in distributing this reading-matter. It was interesting to hear them relate their experiences. Some were quite timid in taking hold of the work at first, but grew more encouraged day after day, until finally they wanted to go on the streets to sell the magazine, which met with a ready sale wherever it was offered. In almost every instance, the people took the magazine freely, and would follow the workers on the streets, asking for more, that they might send to their friends in the East. Several thousand copies have been placed in the hands of lawyers and other business men of the city since the convention. This move has demonstrated that the people are glad to get Liberty; and if earnest efforts are put forth to place the magazine in the hands of the people, especially those who are interested in the special lines it teaches, many of them will take their stand for the truth when it is presented to them. Now is our time to work. A. J. BREED. BROTHER W. R. POHLE, Religious Liberty Secretary for the Chesapeake Conference, writes that the Sunday question is being agitated in Baltimore over the arrest and release of some of the barbers of the city. Fourteen thousand copies of the Christian Endeavor number of Liberty were distributed in Seattle, Wash., during the Christian Endeavor Convention held recently at that place. One brother has placed twenty-two hundred among lawyers and business men of the place since the convention. During the recent Christian Endeavor Convention at Seattle, Wash., one sister went onto the streets with Liberty, and in a few minutes sold forty-five copies. After a lecture delivered by Elder K. C. Russell on the subject of religious liberty, at the Arkansas camp-meeting, July 25, a collection amounting to about twenty-five dollars was taken up for the religious liberty work. A brother from Florida, speaking of our magazine Liberty, writes as follows: “I wish it could be in the home of every county officer and preacher in this State. You will find me a hearty colaborer in this line. I am paying for Liberty to be sent to six of the leading families in my neighborhood.” Writing concerning the distribution of Liberty at Seattle, Wash., during the Christian Endeavor Convention held at that place July 10-15, Elder A. J. Breed says: “I must say I have never seen a more interested body of workers than those engaged in placing Liberty in the hands of the people.” A sister in Georgia sending in an order for one hundred copies of Liberty, writes as follows: “We are in the midst of a vigorous Sunday crusade, headed by the ministers of the city. A good many have been fined, but not Adventists. We are very few in number here, and all women except three; but we want to do all that we can to give the light. Let us have the magazines as early as possible.” The following item appeared in the Washington Times recently: “It is positively announced to-day that the Lynchburg-Norfolk Sunday ball game will be stopped if an effort is made tomorrow afternoon to pull it off. . . . Throughout the day the ministers of Norfolk and Portsmouth have been busy with plans to prevent the game; they appealed direct to the officials to prevent it.” W. A. C. — The press of both Germany and England is referring to the meeting of King Edward and Emperor William in Prussia on August 13, as indicating better relations between the two countries. — The longest automobile run ever made—from Peking to Paris—terminated August 10. The winner of the contest covered the distance of 6,900 miles in exactly two months. The route was the Gobi desert, Siberia, Moscow, Posen, and Berlin. — The Louisville and Nashville Railroad has secured an injunction from Judge Jones of the United States court, restraining the officials of the State of Alabama from enforcing the new freight and 2½ cent passenger rates until the case has been settled in the courts. — It has been estimated that more than a million of the people of East India would fall victims to the plague. Now it is known that this figure, vast as it is, will be exceeded, and that the mortality will reach an appalling total. During the last week for which there are official figures, 67,000 died of the plague. — A suit has been filed in the United States circuit court of Wilmington, Del., to dissolve the powder trust and appoint a receiver. — When it was thought the strike at Belfast, Ireland, was practically over, suddenly it became more violent than ever. From August 9 to 11 there was constant requisition for the troops, who used swords and bayonets to disperse the mobs. — The Central American situation, which has been quiet for a few weeks, is again threatening, and it is now stated that nothing but foreign intervention can prevent the combined forces of Salvador and Guatemala from attacking Nicaragua in the near future. — There is a large attendance at the General Conference for Christian Workers being held at Moody's school in Northfield, Mass. Among the speakers is Rev. J. Stewart Holden, rector of St. Paul's Chapel, London, who is daily lecturing on pastoral evangelism. — Criminal and civil proceedings against seventeen persons and a corporation are recommended by the final report of the committee of investigation into the fraudulent transactions connected with the construction and furnishing of Pennsylvania's $13,000,000 Capitol building. — About the only work of the last Russian Douma was the abolition of the drumhead courts-martial; but the system has again been revived with even greater stringency. Only seventy-two hours are permitted between indictment and execution, including the appeal, whereas two weeks were permitted under the old régime. The new military courts have jurisdiction in all the provinces, and not merely as before in those that were under martial law. A number of summary executions have occurred in the few days the new regulations have been in force. — In the bombarding of Casablanca, Morocco, and in the resulting attacks of the mobs and Moorish soldiers, 800 Moors and Jews are reported to have been killed. Four thousand troops were landed from the five French warships now in those waters, and the Spanish cruiser has landed a body of troops to protect the consulate. The tribesmen have made repeated attacks, but the present situation is a little more quiet. However, from other cities, including the capital, disturbing reports come in, and it is thought a general uprising against Europeans is not at all unlikely. — The strike of the commercial telegraphers has spread to many of the principal cities of the country. Appeals to President Roosevelt for his personal intervention were referred to Labor Commissioner Neill. On August 16 President S. J. Small, of the Commercial telegraphers, issued a general order to all commercial telegraphers to cease work immediately where contracts with the union had not been signed. Railroad telegraphers refuse to receive commercial messages, and have offered the striking telegraphers aid to the extent of $1,000,000. On the seventeenth twelve cable operators at Havana, Cuba, were called off, and a general strike of all union cable operators in this country and Canada is threatened. Relation of Private Sanitariums to the Denomination
By W. A. George; D. H. Kress; G. H. Heald; S. P. S. Edwards; W. A. Ruble
One of the matters considered at the recent medical council held at Takoma Park was the need of a distinctive name for sanitariums of the Seventh-day Adventists. The fact that so many other sanitariums are in existence, many of which are merely popular resorts, while others are for the treatment of tuberculosis, tends to confuse those who are desirous of going to a Seventh-day Adventist sanitarium where right principles are taught and practised. Seventh-day Adventist sanitariums stand for the principles committed to them, and they should, therefore, all teach the same thing, and should have a name that would distinguish them from all other sanitariums. It was finally decided that they be known as Seventh-day Adventist Sanitariums. During the discussion it was brought out that there are some private sanitariums conducted by Seventh-day Adventists which are not worthy of the name. A committee of five was appointed to report on the standing of sanitariums, and to ascertain which should be entitled to the name of Seventh-day Adventist sanitariums. At a meeting of this committee held June 13, after careful consideration it was moved, seconded, and carried unanimously, “that the register of Seventh-day Adventist sanitariums consist for the present of only those institutions under denominational supervision.” The object of having a distinctive name for such sanitariums is to enable all to differentiate our denominational sanitariums from sanitariums which are not supervised by the denomination, so that our people may know, when they give their influence, support, and means, whether they are putting their means into the denomination or into the hands of a private individual or concern, to use this means in any way that may be deemed best. Private sanitariums usually receive the support of the people of the denomination, and yet the denomination itself exercises no correcting voice if matters go wrong, or in saying what shall be done with the money which is earned by the institution. All this is under the control often of one man. This is not safe, for should this man disconnect from the denomination, which is certainly possible, the means which has been sacrificed in building it up may be employed by him to antagonize the denominational work. The committee does not wish in any way to discourage the work of private sanitariums or of doctors who are engaged in private practise, many of whom are doing a good work. Seventh-day Adventist doctors should feel the same liberty to engage in private practise that the Seventh-day Adventist farmer feels in engaging in private farming instead of denominational farming. They should have the same liberty to establish and operate private sanitariums, and if rightly conducted, God will bless such institutions. Seventh-day Adventists should also feel free to put their means into private sanitariums, and encourage their young people to connect with them, and make sacrifices in order to make such institutions a success, if they choose to do so. But it should be known by all Seventh-day Adventists which are Seventh-day Adventist institutions under the supervision of, and safe-guarded by, the denomination, and which are private sanitariums, over which the denomination exercises no correcting voice should matters go wrong, and which are not safe-guarded by the denomination. They should know that in the one case they are putting their money into, and encouraging their young people to sacrifice in building up, the denomination. In the other case they are placing their means in the hands of a private concern or individual, and these may or may not remain loyal to the work. In the past, some of our people have given their means and influence to build up independent sanitariums, supposing that in so doing they were placing their means into the denominational work. Afterward their means and influence were diverted into wrong channels, and used to pull down the work they were desirous of building up. The object of having a distinctive name for denominational sanitariums is to enable all in the future to know which institutions are safeguarded by the denomination and belong to the denomination, and which are not, and thus make it possible to avoid a repetition of these unpleasant experiences of the past. Committee,
W. A. George,
D. H. Kress,
G. H. Heald,
S. P. S. Edwards,
W. A. Ruble. Seventh-day Adventist Sanitariums
By W. A. R.
THE following sanitariums and treatment rooms are at present under the supervision of the denomination, and entitled to the name of Seventh-day Adventist Sanitariums:— Atlanta Sanitarium, Georgia.
Avondale Health Retreat, Australia.
Berrien Springs Sanitarium, Michigan.
Boulder Sanitarium, Colorado.
Buffalo Sanitarium, New York.
Calcutta Sanitarium, India.
Cape Sanitarium, South Africa.
Caterham Sanitarium, England.
Christiania Health Home, Norway.
Christchurch Sanitarium, New Zealand.
Constantinople Treatment Rooms, Turkey.
Friedensau Sanitarium, Germany.
Frydenstrand Sanatorium, Germany.
Glendale Sanitarium, California.
Graysville Sanitarium, Tennessee.
Hydropathic Institute, Australia.
Iowa Sanitarium, Iowa.
Kansas Sanitarium, Kansas.
Kimberley Baths, South Africa.
Knowlton Sanitarium, Quebec.
Kobe Sanitarium, Japan.
Lafayette Sanitarium, Indiana.
Lake Geneva Sanitarium, Switzerland.
Leicester Sanitarium, England.
Loma Linda Sanitarium, California.
Lone Star Sanitarium, Texas.
Madison Sanitarium, Wisconsin.
Nashville Sanitarium, Tennessee.
Nebraska Sanitarium, Nebraska.
New England Sanitarium, Massachusetts.
Pennsylvania Sanitarium, Pennsylvania.
Portland Sanitarium, Oregon.
Rostrevor Hills Hydro, Ireland.
Samoa Sanitarium, Samoa.
St. Helena Sanitarium, California.
Skodsborg Sanitarium, Denmark.
Sydney Sanitarium, Australia.
Tri-City Sanitarium, Illinois.
Walla Walla Sanitarium, Washington.
Washington Sanitarium, D. C.
Washington Branch Sanitarium, D. C.
W. A. R. NOTICES AND APPOINTMENTS
By Editor
ATLANTIC UNION CONFERENCE
Eastern Pennsylvania, Philadelphia ........Aug. 27 to Sept. 1 Maine, Milo ........Aug. 23 to Sept. 2 New York, Herkimer ........Sept. 5-16 Vermont, Waterbury ........Aug. 29 to Sept. 9 Western New York, Rochester ........Aug. 29 to Sept. 9 West Virginia, Pennsboro ........Sept. 12-22 CANADIAN UNION CONFERENCE
Quebec, Knowlton ........Sept. 5-15 Maritime, St. John, New Brunswick ........Aug. 22 to Sept. 2 SOUTHERN UNION CONFERENCE
Alabama, Birmingham ........Oct. 3-13 Cumberland, Cleveland, Tenn. ........Aug. 22 to Sept. 1 Florida, Tampa ........Oct. 10-20 Georgia, Atlanta (West End) ........Aug. 29 to Sept. 8 Mississippi, Aberdeen ........Sept. 27 to Oct. 3 East Michigan, Pontiac ..Aug. 29 to Sept. 8 Indiana ................Sept. 5-15 Northern Illinois, Aurora ........Sept. 5-15 West Michigan, Hastings ......Aug. 15-26 North Mich., East Jordan, Aug. 29 to Sept. 9 Wisconsin, Grand Rapids (State) ................Aug. 21 to Sept. 2 Colorado, Denver (Argyle Park) ................Aug. 22 to Sept. 2 Iowa, Ute ................Aug. 20-25 Iowa, Diagonal ........Aug. 20 to Sept. 1 Nebraska, Hastings (Prospect Park) ................Sept. 5-1523 SOUTHWESTERN UNION CONFERENCE
Oklahoma, El Reno (State) ................Aug. 22 to Sept. 2 Texas, Coleman (local) ..Aug. 22 to Sept. 2 Utah, Salt Lake City ................Oct. Southern California, Los Angeles ................Aug. 15 to Sept. 2 NORTH PACIFIC UNION CONFERENCE
Western Oregon, Cottage Grove ................Aug. 23 to Sept. 1 Western Oregon, Roseburg ....Sept. 12-22 Western Washington, Centralia ................Aug. 27 to Sept. 1 Montana, Kalispell ........Sept. 10-15 Upper Columbia, North Yakima ..Sept. 3-8 The presidents of the various conferences are requested to forward any information which will enable us to publish a complete and correct list of the camp-meetings appointed for the present season. If any changes are made, of either time or place of meetings already appointed, notice should be forwarded at once. Workers for China and Washington Sanitarium
By W. A. R.
S. J. HOYT, of 116 Grand Ave., Menominee, Mich., in a letter of recent date says: “I am writing in answer to a call made in the REVIEW for workers for China. My wife and I place ourselves in the hands of the Lord to be used where he would have us go. We have been educated as nurses. We will go and do all we can if it is his will. We have been conducting treatment rooms here, but are able to dispose of them and go to the regions beyond.” The following is quoted from a letter from Brother F. A. Stahl, superintendent of the Prospect Sanitarium of Cleveland, Ohio: “Mrs. Stahl and I enjoyed the dedication of the Washington Sanitarium, and want to say that we firmly believe that God’s hand is in all the work there. The sanitarium building and furnishings show wisdom from God, and we feel sure that the Lord is going to do a great work with the Washington Sanitarium and its staff. Let all God’s faithful workers pray for the work at Washington.”
W. A. R. Medical Missionary Department
Conducted by the Medical Department of the General Conference W. A. GEORGE, M. D., — " " Chairman
W. A. RUBLE, M. D., — " " Secretary WIESE.—Died at Paradise, N. D., May 22, 1907, of paralysis, our baby, aged 2 months and 15 days. We laid him to rest at the top of the hill near the house. We expect to meet our darling when Jesus comes.
GEORGE WIESE,
VIOLA WIESE. WEEKS.—Died at Lakeview, Mich., Aug. 4, 1907, Ruby Ada Weeks, aged 33 years, 11 months, and 7 days. In early life she gave her heart to God, and was an active member of the Seventh-day Adventist Church until disease began to prey upon her vital powers about twelve years ago. At times her sufferings were great, but now she is peacefully resting.
ALBERT WEEKS. COULON.—Died in Battle Creek, Mich., June 15, 1907, of consumption, Sister Rose Coulon, aged 30 years. In 1893 she embraced the truths of the third angel's message. Five years ago she moved to Battle Creek. She gave full assurance of her acceptance with God. She leaves her mother, five sisters, three brothers, and many friends to mourn their loss. Funeral service was conducted by the writer, in English and French.
A. C. BOURDEAU. FOSTER.—Died at his home near Menomonie, Wis., June 29, 1907, of paralysis, Andrew Ransom Foster. He was born in Hamden, N. Y., Feb. 12, 1840, and came to Wisconsin in 1865. He accepted present truth in 1879 under the labors of Elder S. Fulton, and has been a member of the Lucas church since that time. He suffered from a complication of diseases for a number of years, and was bed-ridden for eight months before his death. His wife and five children survive.
M. L. FOSTER. ADAMS.—Met death by accident in the Pittsburg coal-mine, June 17, 1907, David Adams. In the little town of Midway, Pa., and in neighboring villages, he was well spoken of for his Christian life. He was elder of our church, and preached the third angel's message to the people in this district. He leaves a wife, eight daughters, and one son to mourn. Words of comfort were spoken from Rev. 14:13 by Brother Mullen, elder of the Seventh-day Adventist church of Allegany, N. Y.
J. H. WASHINGTON. MARSH.—Died in Midland, Mich., July 20, 1907, Alvin Marsh, in the eighty-fourth year of his age. Brother Marsh embraced the truths of the third angel's message about fifty years ago. He was the elder of the Edenville church for several years. He was a thorough student of the prophetic Word, and was well posted in history. He leaves his wife, eight grandchildren, and four great-grandchildren. The funeral was held at Edenville, his former home. Remarks based on Rev. 14:13 were made by the writer.
W. OSTRANDER. [SPECIAL NOTICE.—We learn that objectionable literature is being sent in response to these requests, and urge all to examine with special care any periodicals or pamphlets received outside of our well-known denominational publications. Be sure that the literature which you distribute teaches the truth.—Ed.] The following persons desire late, clean copies of our publications, post-paid:— Mrs. Cora I. Frimmel, R. F. D. 1, Watkins, Iowa, Signs, Life Boat, and tracts; also German tracts and papers. A. Ellen Randlett, 526 Third St., Edmonton, Alberta, Signs, Review, Watchman, Life and Health, Bible Training School, and tracts. J. P. Novak, care of Hydriatic Dispensary, 916 Laguna St., San Francisco, Cal., tracts and periodicals in French, German, Spanish, Portuguese, Italian, Finnish, Rumanian, or other foreign languages; can also use to good advantage back numbers of the Signs, Liberty, Life and Health, etc. The Memorial church wishes a large and continuous supply of literature for use in tract-racks in various public places in the city of Washington. We have sixteen racks for this purpose, and shall increase the number if the supply of reading-matter received warrants it. Send all parcels to S. W. Trump, Willow Ave., Takoma Park, D. C. W. S. Cleveland, Rochester, N. Y., Signs, Watchman, Life and Health; can use ten thousand papers, or any number of the special issues. It is the plan to dispose of these before the camp-meeting to be held in Rochester the last of August. All money above the expense of selling will be used in the interests of the Tunesassa Intermediate Training-school. Western New York Conference
By F. H. DeVINNEY
The next annual session of the New York Conference of Seventh-day Adventists will be held at Herkimer, N. Y., September 5-15, for the election of officers, and the transaction of such business as may properly come before it. The third annual session of the New York Conference Association will be held at Herkimer, N. Y., Monday, Sept. 9, 1907; first meeting at 9 A. M. F. H. DeVINNEY, President. North Michigan Conference, Notice!
By S. E. Wight
NOTICE is hereby given that the first meeting of the fifth annual session of the North Michigan Conference of Seventh-day Adventists will be held at 7:30 P. M., Thursday, Aug. 29, 1907, on the camp-ground at East Jordan, Mich. S. E. Wight, President. Maine, Attention!
By E. C. Taylor
THE ninth annual meeting of the Benevolent Association of Seventh-day Adventists of Maine will be held at Milo, Maine, Aug. 27, 1907, at 5 P. M., for the purpose of electing officers and transacting such other business as may properly come before the meeting. E. C. TAYLOR, Clerk. Vermont Conference, Notice!
By O. O. Farnsworth
THE forty-fifth annual session of the Vermont Conference of Seventh-day Adventists will be held in connection with the camp-meeting at Waterbury, Vt., August 29 to September 9. All the churches in the conference should at once elect delegates to attend the conference. O. O. FARNSWORTH, President. North Michigan Conference Association
By S. E. Wight
For election of officers and such legal business as should of necessity be transacted, the first meeting of the fifth annual session of the North Michigan Conference Association of Seventh-day Adventists is called at 9 A. M., Friday, Aug. 30, 1907, on the camp-ground at East Jordan, Mich. All accredited delegates to the conference are delegates to this association. S. E. WIGHT,
President. Annual Meeting of the Michigan Sanitarium and Benevolent Association
By GEO. E. JUDD
THE regular annual meeting of the Michigan Sanitarium and Benevolent Association for the year 1907 will be held in the chapel of the Battle Creek Sanitarium, on North Washington Ave., Battle Creek, Mich., Tuesday, Aug. 27, 1907, at 3 P. M., standard time, for the election of trustees and the transaction of such other business as may properly come before the meeting. By order of the Board of Trustees, THIS department is conducted especially for the accommodation of the Seventh-day Adventist readers of this paper. Please read carefully the conditions under which business notices will be published. Brief business notices will be published in this department subject to the discretion of the publishers. Display advertising and advertisements which call for agents will not be accepted, nor do the publishers solicit advertising of any kind for this paper. All persons unknown to the managers of this paper must send with their advertisement satisfactory written recommendation. Such recommendation should come from one of our ministers, or from the elder of a Seventh-day Adventist church. It is not enough to refer to some individual by name. Secure his recommendation in writing and send it. A charge of one dollar will be made for each insertion of forty words or less. Each additional word, initial, or group of figures, in excess of forty, will cost three cents. No discount for several insertions. We open no accounts for advertising, and cash must accompany each order. WANTED.—Seventh-day Adventists to work in sawmill and to cut sawlogs. Steady employment; good wages. Also some one to take charge of cook-house. Address Stover & Weaver, Union, Ore. WANTED.—A position as second or assistant cook in a sanitarium. I have had about two years' experience cooking in a sanitarium. References given. Address B. A. Taylor, 5411 Prospect Ave., Cleveland, Ohio. FOR SALE.—120-acre farm, well improved, plenty of fruit, good house, two barns, other buildings; two miles from church, school. Will sell 40 acres separately. For price, terms, and particulars, address U. E. Lemmon, Connie, Wash. WANTED.—To secure the services of a competent stenographer, practical second baker. Also desire to correspond with graduate nurses who desire to take up institutional work. Address L. M. Bowen, Sanitarium, Napa Co., Cal. WANTED.—Two consecrated lady nurses, also gentleman nurse (or man and wife who are both nurses). Excellent chance for additional practical experience in operating room. References required. Address Fayette Sanitarium, Connersville, Ind. NOTICE.—We can save you money on oil! We are going to supply 500 families for 2 years, at absolute cost price, with our "Ideal Brand;" sells regularly, $4.50. Write for plan, enclosing stamp. Address Robt. Kendall Oil Co., Louisville, Ky. FOR SALE.—12 acres good land near Lake Charles, La.; ¾ mile from health resort near Lake Calcasien. Fenced, splendid well-water, variety bearing fruit-trees. Reason for selling, want money for Lord's work. Price, $250 cash. Address Mrs. Ida Lovell, Cabool, Mo. Elder Thompson Reports from Ohio Camp
ELDER G. B. THOMPSON, on reaching the Ohio camp-ground, writes that they seem had a good meeting in southern Illinois, also that he finds a large attendance at the Ohio camp, where another excellent meeting is expected. Mount Vernon College Catalogue
A VERY complete catalogue of the Mount Vernon College (formerly Mount Vernon Academy), Mount Vernon, Ohio, has been received at this Office. This school is so well known among our people that it needs no comment here. Send for catalogue to J. B. Clymer, President, at the above address. Maplewood Academy Begins First Term
Maplewood Academy, at Maple Plain, Minn., begins its first term for this year on September 18, at nine o’clock. This is designed to be an intermediate school between the church-school and the college, taking the students of the one and preparing them for the other. For calendar and further information, address the principal, J. H. Sheldon, at the above address.