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A Call for True Missionary Medical Workers

By L. A. H.

The importance of medical missionary work is quite generally recognized among us, and it has received considerable emphasis by us as a people. It is considered as occupying an important place in our cause, and medical work as a whole is well respected. We generally designate all our physicians, nurses, and other health workers as “medical missionaries,” and the work itself has been spoken of as “the gospel in practise.” Our attitude is none too favorable, nor our support any too strong, in behalf of real medical missionary work. No doubt we shall yet see it occupying a place of greater prominence and usefulness than at any time in the past.

It may very reasonably be questioned, however, whether all medical work, or even all that passes as medical missionary work, is really meeting the qualifications required by a true interpretation of this part of our denominational work. Does a nurse’s diploma necessarily make a young man or woman a missionary? or does passing an examination in medicine constitute one a follower of him who is called the great Medical Missionary? Is a person really and truly a medical missionary simply because he has taken a course of training that has made him a physician or a nurse?

Probably no one will say that medical training is the one essential to the making of a missionary, or that the securing of a degree is the last word in qualifying as a laborer in this cause. Technical knowledge and learning, good training and skill, are indeed valuable, and their importance should not be underestimated or disparaged. The more thorough these are, the better qualified should they make a man or woman. But in the scale of eternal values these measure up according as they are effectual in soul-saving. In the end, they can be valued only as they have been a means in the one great work entrusted to men—being laborers together with God. They take their place as material factors, with the great possibilities of doing good. If they are to be instrumental for the accomplishment of the greatest good, and are to make men and women real missionaries, they must be associated with other important and essential qualifications.

The term medical missionary implies more than an ordinary calling or profession. First place must be given its missionary meaning, with a recognition that this part is to receive emphasis by the addition of its medical phase, whether in expression or in practise. The term should suggest one who is highly qualified for doing a sacred work, laboring for, and in the spirit of, him who said: “As ye go, preach, saying, The kingdom of heaven is at hand. Heal the sick, cleanse the lepers, raise the dead, cast out devils: freely ye have received, freely give.” Matt. 10:7, 8.

Viewed in connection with the special work that we as a people are set for, our medical missionaries occupy a place of particular importance. Just as there is a distinct place for us to fill and a distinct message to give, so is there a particular preparation needed by our workers for filling that place and giving that message. Our medical workers have their place to fill, their work to perform. A great deal of instruction has been given us in the Testimonies presenting the true purpose of our medical work. A few quotations are here given:—

“There are souls in many places who have not yet heard the message. Henceforth medical missionary work is to be carried forward with an earnestness with which it has never yet been carried. This work is the door through which the truth is to find entrance to the large cities, and sanitariums are to be established in many places.

“Sanitarium work is one of the most successful means of reaching all classes of people. Our sanitariums are the right hand of the gospel, opening ways whereby suffering humanity may be reached with the glad tidings of healing through Christ. In these institutions the sick may be taught to commit their cases to the Great Physician, who will cooperate with their earnest efforts to regain health, bringing to them healing of soul as well as healing of body.

“Christ is no longer in this world in person, to go through our cities and towns and villages, healing the sick; but he has commissioned us to carry forward the medical missionary work that he began. In this work we are to do our very best. Institutions for the care of the sick are to be established, where men and women suffering from disease may be placed under the care of God-fearing physicians and nurses, and be treated without drugs.”—Vol. IX, pages 167, 168.

In connection with this it is further stated that “through this work we are to reach souls in the highways and byways,” and that “in our sanitariums many souls will receive and obey present truth.” We are told that “in these institutions men and women are to be taught how to care for their own bodies, and at the same time how to become sound in the faith.” “Our sanitariums are to be schools in which instruction shall be given in medical missionary lines. They are to bring to sin-sick souls the leaves of the tree of life, which will restore them peace and hope and faith in Christ Jesus.” “The Lord speaks to all medical missionaries, saying, Go, work to-day in my vineyard to save souls.”

“Christ, the great Medical Missionary, is our example. Of him it is written that he ‘went about all Galilee, teaching in their synagogues, and preaching the gospel of the kingdom, and healing all manner of sickness and all manner of disease among the people.’ Matt. 4:23. He healed the sick and preached the gospel. In his service, healing and teaching were linked closely together. To-day they are not to be separated.

“The nurses who are trained in our institutions are to be fitted up to go out as medical missionary evangelists, uniting the ministry of the word with that of physical healing.

“We must let our light shine amid the moral darkness. Many who are now in darkness, as they see a reflection of the Light of the world, will realize that they have a hope of salvation. Your light may be small, but remember that it is what God has given you, and that he holds you responsible to let it shine forth. Some one may light his taper from yours, and his light may be the means of leading others out from the darkness.

“All around us are doors open for service. We should become acquainted with our neighbors, and seek to draw them to Christ. As we do this, he will approve and cooperate with us.”—Id., pages 170, 171.

“The medical missionary work is to be the work of the church as the right arm to the body. The third angel goes forth proclaiming the commandments of God and the faith of Jesus. The medical missionary work is the gospel in practise. All lines of work are to be harmoniously blended in giving the invitation, ‘Come; for all things are now ready.’”—Vol. VIII, page 77.

“The breadth of gospel medical missionary work is not understood. The medical missionary work now called for is that outlined in the commission which Christ gave to his disciples just before his ascension. ‘All power is given unto me in heaven and in earth,’ he said. ‘Go ye therefore, and teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost; teaching them to observe all things whatsoever I have commanded you; and, lo, I am with you alway, even unto the end of the world.’ Matt. 28:18-20.

“These words point out our field and our work. Our field is the world; our work the proclamation of the truths which Christ came to our world to proclaim. Men and women are to have opportunity to gain a knowledge of present truth, an opportunity to know that Christ is their Saviour, that ‘God so loved the world that he gave his only-begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.’ John 3:16.”—Id., pages 203, 204.

As many know, statements like these could be multiplied. These may be sufficient to call attention again to the real character of the medical missionary work God calls on us to do and the spirit that should possess those who do it. We can rejoice that many doctors, nurses, and other workers are earnestly doing their part to meet the standard given us. What is being accomplished in this work should be a great incentive to make every effort possible to have many more working in the same way. There is much that we can do to this end.

Those who enter the medical work should ever keep before them the one great aim of becoming better qualified for the work of saving souls. The fundamental principles of our truth should never be forgotten, and every means for keeping a love of it alive and fresh should be utilized. Students should select such conditions for their medical education as will not cause them to lose their identity as Seventh-day Adventists. Attendance at church and Sabbath-school services and frequent association with our people will be helpful to those who must be much in the world. Regular reading of the REVIEW and our other papers will help such to keep in touch with the cause and its progress. Missionary labor for others will always

serve to keep one’s self in proper spiritual condition.

Those engaged in the work, whether in institutional or field work, under conference employment or in private practise, must still bear in mind their first duty to God and his truth, seeking to serve him and it the more fully because of their special preparation. Burdens of institutional management or finances must not be allowed to crowd out spiritual interests, either for the worker or for others. Professional duties and privileges must not be placed above the simplicities of the gospel and its associations.

Help can be given our medical workers by others, in dealing with them as we should with brethren and fellow workers. Conference officers can do much by showing a real interest in the work of nurses and doctors who may be in self-supporting work. A close touch with all medical students and workers will give a knowledge of their special needs, and will often enable such help to be rendered as may save persons to the cause who might otherwise be lost to it. The cultivation of Christian sympathy and brotherly love will do much to bind all closer together. A high regard for, and an appreciation of, the principles underlying this phase of our work is, of course, essential on the part of all. A recognition of its real purpose, to be a part of the special saving truth and work for this time, is ever essential in helping it fulfil its object.

L. A. H.

Medical Missionary Department

By L. A. Hansen

Conducted by the Medical Department of the General Conference

L. A. HANSEN Assistant Secretary

The “Watchman” for March

By Editor

At this special time when all the world in general and the United States in particular is looking toward Washington, it is important that we call the attention of the people to the true message for to-day. The Watchman will contain the true message from God to all men. Glance over the following strong features, then send to your nearest agency and procure twenty-five at five cents each, and distribute or sell them among your friends or neighbors.

“Satan’s Masterpiece,” by the editor, will indicate the nature and purpose of the great organization through which the deceiver is working to destroy all men.

“Babylon, Ancient and Modern,” by Elder C. P. Bollman. A very helpful article drawing a parallel between Babylon of old and Babylon of to-day. We should be intelligent with reference to this power, because we are commanded to “come out of” Babylon.

“The Misinterpretation of Old Testament Prophecies,” by Elder F. C. Gilbert. One of a series of articles that will continue to run for several months, giving some idea of how the Bible is received by the Jewish people. This is the third of the series. Back numbers can be had.

“He Shall Come to His End.” An editorial that appeared in the Springfield Republican; it will be somewhat commented upon by the editor of the Watchman. The significance of the writers of the day referring to the Turk as “coming to his end” is in strict harmony with a Bible prophecy made with special reference to that unspeakable power. Turkey’s end introduces the final movements in this world’s history. The attention of neighbors and friends should be called to this editorial, appearing as it does in a worldly paper, as being a remarkable support of our Biblical position held for many years.

“God’s Message for To-Day,” by Elder R. W. Parmele. The writer of this article will endeavor to outline the real issue that confronts the world to-day. A Spirit-filled message to all.

“This gospel of the kingdom to all the world in this generation.” If this generation is already eighty years old, how long, according to that method of reckoning, shall we have to circulate, our good magazines among our neighbors? Order a small lot of twenty-five to-day, and renew your Christian experience by doing some missionary work among your neighbors and friends. The hour of probation draws on. Let us not put off this matter. There are at least ten thousand loyal Seventh-day Adventist families in the United States. If every family would order only twenty-five copies for missionary purposes, think of the result! A quarter of a million copies of the Watchman scattered all over this broad land! Who will be the first to say, Here, Lord, am I? Rates in quantities: up to forty copies, 5 cents each; over fifty copies, 4 cents each. Foreign countries, including Canada, 5 cents. Southern Publishing Association, 2123 Twenty-fourth Ave. N., Nashville, Tenn.; Atlanta, Ga.; Ft. Worth, Tex.

NOTICES AND APPOINTMENTS

By J. H. Behrens; G. A. Wheeler

Central California Conference

THE second annual session of the Central California Conference of Seventh-day Adventists will be held Feb. 20-25, 1913, in the Fresno church, corner of O and Mariposa Streets, Fresno, Cal., for the purpose of electing officers and transacting such other business as may come before the meeting. A full attendance of the delegates is earnestly requested.

J. H. BEHRENS, President; G. A. WHEELER, Secretary.

News and Miscellany

Notes and clippings from the daily and weekly press

— Paris is much concerned over the rise of the river Seine. Most of the wharves are under water, and navigation is at a standstill.

— Sir Francis Bertie, the British ambassador to France, receives $75,000 a year, the largest salary paid a diplomat. American ambassadors to European countries each receive $17,500.

— On February 1 war was declared at Pittsburgh, Pa., on the United States Steel Corporation by the American Federation of Labor. Frank L. Morrison, secretary of the federation, issued a call for a general strike in all the steel-corporation mills in the Pittsburgh district. This will involve some 40,000 men.

— Gov. Woodrow Wilson has accepted the offer of the students of Princeton University to escort him from his home in New Jersey to the White House on the day of his inauguration. Just a century ago Princeton gave its last President—James Madison—to the nation. The centenary will be celebrated by a unique program.

— Damage estimated at $1,500,000 resulted from a fire, of unknown origin, that swept the river-front at Savannah, Ga., on February 2. The wharves of the Merchants and Miners Transportation Company, several warehouses and business structures, together with the Planters' Rice Mill, were destroyed. No lives were lost, but several firemen were injured.

— The Union Pacific Railroad has issued a general order commanding the discharge of any employee who is seen entering or leaving a saloon, even if he did not drink.

— The recent census reveals the fact that there are 156,176 men and 185,101 women divorced in the United States, totaling 341,277. This falls far short of the entire number, since many have remarried.

— Prominent and wealthy women of Boston have organized the Millennium Guild, the object of which is to develop “perfect” lives. Its members are vegetarian in diet, eschew feathers and furs, and agree not to profit in any wise by the killing of any creature.

— The official returns show 1912 to have been the most disastrous year for shipping since marine insurance began two hundred fifty years ago. It is estimated that the property loss on the high seas will reach a total of $40,000,000, and this estimate does not include casualties to vessels of less than 500 tons.

— A $50,000,000 corporation controlled by seventy-five leading sugar-planters in Louisiana was launched on January 31 to fight the Sugar Trust. It is proposed to take over all the sugar-houses in the State, for the purpose of controlling the manufacture and sale of sugar, and thus drive out the American Sugar Refining Company.

— Financial obligations may well keep Japan from going to war, even if the new Katsura ministry had not already announced a policy of economy and non-military conduct of affairs. A statement lately published places the public debt of the nation on January 1 at $1,250,000,000, of which nearly $750,000,000 was in foreign loans.

— Owing to a gigantic landslide in the western section of the Panama Canal, it is probable that the official opening of the waterway will have to be postponed at least a month, and perhaps longer. The slide carried with it about 1,000,000 cubic yards of earth, gravel, and rock, which buried an entire train of cars and two steam-shovels so that no portion was visible above the surface. In addition to this damage, the slide so loosened the supporting wall of Purple Hill, a miniature mountain overhanging the Culebra Cut, that it is momentarily feared that this entire mass, comprising another 1,000,000 cubic yards of clay, will come tumbling down upon the workmen.

— Provision for the tactical organization of the United States Army into three infantry divisions and one cavalry division, is made in an order issued by direction of President Taft and recently made public by Secretary of War Stimson. This plan of reorganization, which becomes effective February 15, includes the entire mobile army within the continental limits of the United States. Hitherto there has been no tactical army organization higher than a regiment. There have been no brigades nor divisions existing in time of peace. Upon the outbreak of war, when an army was needed, it was necessary to create such an army under all the stress and hurry and excitement of such an occasion.

— M. Dussaud, a French scientist, has discovered a means for the production of what he terms a “cold light,” the light being concentrated on a single point, and then projected through a lens magnifying a thousandfold. The illumination is said to be absolutely free from danger, and requires but one hundredth part of the current of an ordinary electric lamp. A tiny battery is all that is necessary to produce a 2,000-candlepower light.

— The inauguration of a cooperation plan for all employees of the New York subway and elevated lines, and the surface lines of the New York Railways Company, which will enable them to purchase at cost the necessities of life, has been announced by Theodore P. Shontz, president of the Interborough Rapid Transit Company and affiliated lines. An increase of wages amounting to approximately $150,000 a year also was announced. After the approval of the employees is received, a store will be established, stocked as a general grocery and meat-market.

Central California Conference Association

By J. H. Behrens; G. A. Wheeler

THE Central California Conference Association of Seventh-day Adventists will hold its first annual meeting in connection with the conference to be held at Fresno, Cal., Feb. 20-25, 1913. The first meeting of the association will be held Monday, February 24, at 10 A. M. All delegates to the conference are members of the association.

J. H. BEHRENS, President; G. A. WHEELER, Secretary.

Tailors and Tailoresses Wanted; Plants for Sale

WANTED.—Tailors and Tailoresses. Steady employment. Wages, fifty to one hundred dollars a month. Church and church-school privileges. Mild climate. Fruit belt. Those desiring to do missionary work preferred. References given and required. C. E. Wood, Merchant Tailor, Penticton, British Columbia, Canada.

STRAWBERRY PLANTS in quantities of 25 up. If you will send us the address of five parties that will want plants, we will give you 25 Dunlap or Blizzard Plants, sent at your expense. Asparagus Plants, 40 cents for 100. Large Rhubarb Roots at 45 cents a doz., $3 for 100. Descriptive price-list free. Lake View Nurseries, Box 10, Poy Sippi, Wis.

Obituaries

MANUEL.—Died Dec. 26, 1912, Edith L. Manuel, at Montgomery, N. Y., in the forty-sixth year of her life. She was a native of England. In 1884 she was married to John Manuel, and that same year both she and her husband identified themselves with this people, taking their stand for the truth in Kansas City, Kans., under the labors of Elder D. T. Shireman. Three years ago they left their work in Iowa in response to an earnest call from the East for city workers. Though Sister Manuel was a constant sufferer during the last two years of her life, she was always patient, and left the strongest testimony of the full acceptance of her Saviour. Her husband and daughter survive. L. T. NICOLA.

MATHEWS.—Emma G. Mathews died at Macinese, state of Oaxaca, Mexico, Oct. 6, 1912, aged 60 years. The deceased accepted the truths of the third angel's message in 1901 at Picton, Ontario. Soon after this she moved to Chesterville, Ontario, where she remained until she came to Mexico in December, 1911. Although isolated from those of like precious faith, her confidence in the claims of this truth and her trust in God's promises were firm to the last. Her husband, two daughters, and two sons are left to mourn, but they sorrow not as those who have no hope. In the absence of a minister, Mrs. R. H. Grimshaw, a neighbor and friend, conducted the service. EVADNA MATHEWS WILSON.

ROOT.—Jane Weed was born in West Salem, Ohio, Nov. 17, 1845. At the age of three years she was left an orphan, after which time she made her home with her grandmother. For some time she attended school in Medina, Ohio, and at that place was married to Captain Robert Reid in 1871. To them one son was born. Soon after her marriage Sister Reid joined the Seventh-day Adventist Church, and for some time held the office of treasurer, and was also librarian. Captain Reid died in 1906, and one year later she was united in marriage with an old schoolmate, J. H. Root, who, with her son, is left to mourn. Her death occurred Dec. 30, 1912. Comforting words were spoken by the writer. J. M. WILBUR.

SACKETT.—Frances A. Sackett was born in Illinois, July 25, 1842, and died Jan. 10, 1913, near Boise, Idaho. She embraced present truth over twenty-five years ago, and fell asleep in the Christian's hope. Her husband, three sons, and two daughters survive. The writer spoke comforting words from 1 Corinthians 15. F. D. WAGNER.

THOMPSON.—Mabel Gertrude Thompson was born near Mauston, Wis., Dec. 1, 1881, and died at Hongkong, China, Aug. 8, 1912. Very early she gave her life with all it held to her Master, and her great ambition was to fill it with service for him. After finishing high school she spent a short time of preparation at Berrien Springs, and then took up church-school work. Later she entered Union College, where she was graduated from the classical course in 1905. While in college she was a most faithful and thorough student, but she found time for a life of service. Just as she finished her college work, she received word of the death of her brother's wife. Laying aside her personal hopes and plans, she ministered for two years to the family of little ones left without a mother's care. Then she took up work as a teacher, first in Harvey, N. Dak., and later in Maple Plain, Minn. All this time there was in her heart a growing desire to assist in carrying the gospel to China. Oct. 20, 1910, she sailed for that land in company with her sister, Ida Thompson, who was returning from a furlough in America. She entered immediately upon the study of the language, and devoted herself to it with energy and enthusiasm, making rapid progress. She had just arrived at the place where she was able to begin work for the people she had already learned to love, when she was suddenly stricken down with what the doctor pronounced malaria and typhoid. After an illness of only five days she passed from this life to await the call of the Redeemer. During the last afternoon of this life she seemed to have a presentiment of death, and requested Brother S. A. Nagel, who had assisted her sister in caring for her, to preach her funeral sermon. Her life-work seemed only fairly begun; but during all the time of preparation the opportunities for daily service had not been neglected. There were no wasted years to regret. Lovable, loyal, sincere, unselfish devotion to duty was the keynote to her character, and the memory she has left behind is a comfort and inspiration to those whose labor is not yet done. M. E. KERN.

Address Wanted

The Seventh-day Adventist Church of Santa Monica, Cal., is anxious to obtain the address of a Mrs. Stanford, who united with their church on May 27, 1911. Information concerning her whereabouts should be sent to the church clerk, Mrs. S. M. Housler, Box 144.

Publications Wanted

THE following-named persons desire late, clean copies of our publications sent post-paid:—

Mrs. Cora Hedley, Ketchum, Okla., requests literature for the use of the missionary society at that place.

Literature suitable for use in a reading-rack will be appreciated by Mrs. Eleanor A. Himebaugh, 15 Clinton Ave., Fredonia, N. Y.

Mrs. J. L. Kelley, 1409 Tuscaloosa Ave., West End, Birmingham, Ala., would appreciate any of our periodicals and tracts suitable for missionary purposes.

Copies of the REVIEW AND HERALD, Signs of the Times, and Watchman, for free distribution, are requested by W. Davis Burt, Chinchilla, Pa.

M. W. Lewis, Ft. Dodge, Iowa, desires a continuous supply of our denominational papers and magazines for free distribution. There is a demand for this literature, and the workers there can use quite a quantity to good advantage.

The March "Signs Magazine"

A BEAUTIFUL and attractive cover. A flower scene in the land of flowers. And here is only a partial list of the contents. All short, timely articles; just the kind for busy people. An ideal number.

“Back to Asia With the Turk.”

Perilous Times of Unrestraint.

Awakened Public Conscience.

Heaped Together Treasure for the Last Days.

Turkey a Triune Sign of the Times.

Unrest and Socialism.

Something Sinister Controls.

Mayor Gaynor on the Sabbath.

“Tacked On” Legislation.

Turkey Will Come to an End.

College Intemperance.

Ominous Signs of the Times.

A Social Portent—No God—No Master.

The New Japan and the War Spirit.

Germany and the Jesuits.

The Gospel and Modern Sanitation.

Becoming Like Sodom and Gomorrah.

The Message and the Messengers.

There are others along regular lines. The Signs certainly is presenting an unusually strong number for March.

Five to forty copies, 5 cents each; fifty or more copies, 4 cents each. Order through your conference tract society.

The Temperance “Instructor” for 1913

THE new Temperance Instructor is making friends rapidly in all parts of the field. Good words with large orders are coming in every mail. About 50,000 copies were sent out before February 4, the date of issue. Most of these orders were from individual workers, only a few of the tract societies having at that time placed their stock orders.

The following from two conference presidents are representative of many others coming in almost every mail:— “As to the new Temperance Instructor I do not wish to speak for mere flattery, but to give just good, plain, deserved commendation. I have gone through the paper very carefully, and really believe it to be the best issue that has ever been published. The articles seem to get at something more definite than ever before. The illustrations are better, and the cover is certainly a very decided improvement over any previous number. I enjoyed every part of the paper. I will push it as hard as I can.”—Elder C. H. Edwards.

NOW, IF I COULD ONLY SILENCE THE PROHIBITION PARTY, I COULD HAVE A NICE LITTLE HAPPY FAMILY SHOW

“The new Temperance Instructor strikes me as being the best we have ever published. I am real proud of this number, and feel that it will be a great help to our people; and, in fact, it will be read with profit by all. It deserves a large circulation among our neighbors and friends. I truly hope it may enjoy the large circulation it deserves.”—Elder E. K. Slade.

Order through the tract society.

Prices

The usual prices will prevail; namely, 5 to 40 copies, one order, one address, 5 cents a copy; 50 or more copies, 4 cents a copy. Send all orders to the conference tract societies.

An After-Inventory Sale

By Editor

In taking our inventory we have found quite a number of books which have been on our shelves for some time, and some of them have thus become slightly shelf-worn. A few of these are out of print; hence when the present stock is gone, no more can be had. While they last, we are offering them at the following greatly reduced prices. The number at the left shows the number of copies which we have:—

No. Copies		Regular Price	Special Price
4	Bible Readings, library	$4.00	$1.50
15	Bible Readings, cloth	3.00	1.25
3	Bible Readings, half mor.	4.00	1.50
2	Bible Readings, mor.	5.00	2.00
6	Great Controversy, cloth	3.00	1.25
2	Great Controversy, plain	2.00	.90
2	Story of Daniel, cloth, plain	1.25	.65
4	Boy Wanted	1.25	.75
40	New Test. Primer, bd.	.25	.15

| | Home and Health, cloth | 2.50 | 1.00 | | 25 | Art of Securing Attention | .15 | .10 | | 2 | Bible Reader No. 2 | .40 | .25 | | 1 | Bible Reader No. 3 | .40 | .25 | | 111 | By Land and Sea | 2.25 | 1.00 | | 2 | Child's Book of Nature | 2.00 | 1.00 | | 14 | Home and Church-School Manual | .75 | .25 | | 30 | Testimonies No. 31 | .75 | .25 | | 23 | Testimonies No. 32 | .75 | .25 | | 21 | Testimonies No. 33 | .75 | .25 | | 5 | Joyful Greetings, board | .35 | .15 | | 12 | Gospel Song Sheaf, board | .35 | .15 | | 2 | Gospel Song Sheaf, cloth | .60 | .25 | | 18 | Sunbeams of Health and Temperance, gilt | 2.00 | .75 | | 1 | Sunbeams of Health and Temperance, plain | 1.75 | .60 | | 52 | Federal Government of Switzerland | 1.50 | .50 | | 13 | Hygienic System | .25 | .10 | | 5 | Shepherd King | .50 | .20 | | 13 | Glad Tidings, cloth | .60 | .25 | | 9 | Glad Tidings, plain | .25 | .15 | | 62 | Siberia and the Nihilist | .25 | .15 |

“Glimpses of the Caribbean”

By Editor

A BOOKLET giving the history of our missionary work among the Caribbean islands, written by one of our missionaries who has a thorough knowledge of the field. It is illustrated with numerous photographs, which show the customs of the people in the way of building, traveling, conveying their produce, etc. It contains also photographs of our mission stations, the industrial school at Bonacca, Bay Islands, and of the West Indian Training-school in Jamaica; also photographs of various church buildings, schoolhouses, etc., which have been built by our people in that field.

The regular price of this booklet is 25 cents. We are authorized, however, to furnish it while the supply lasts, at a special price of 15 cents. Every reader of the REVIEW ought to secure at least one of these for himself, and it would be a good thing to secure a quantity of them to give to your neighbors.

All the receipts from the sale of this booklet are used in extending our mission work in that field. Order from Review and Herald Publishing Association, Takoma Park, Washington, D. C.

“The Speaker’s Manual”

Few public speakers are entirely free from errors of pronunciation. Oftentimes the very best thoughts of a speaker lose their force by being conveyed to the people through words incorrectly pronounced. Sometimes this is the result of carelessness, but the hearers are apt to think it is because of ignorance of the correct form.

“Speaker’s Manual” is a handy little companion for study and reference. It contains the correct pronunciation of over 2,000 words commonly mispronounced. Just the right size to fit the pocket. Bound in cloth, 25 cents; leather, 50 cents. Order from your conference tract society.

Periodical Circulation Notices

By Editor

IF you wish abundant proofs, photographic and otherwise, that Rome dictates to Catholic voters, read “Ecclesiastical Domination Over Voters,” on page 12 of the current number of Liberty. Single copy, 10 cents.

A GENTLEMAN in Atlanta, Ga., writes: “By accident I purchased a copy of Life and Health from a lady on the street. I believe it to be one of the most valuable magazines that I have ever read. I lecture and sell books. If you will furnish me with sample copies, I am sure I can sell from one thousand to three thousand.”

UNDER date of January 20, a gentleman connected with the Brethren Publishing House encloses remittance for a Protestant Magazine subscription, also an extra dollar for 20 copies of the February number. He writes: “I would like to have these here by Tuesday, the twenty-eighth, as we have a meeting at which I wish to distribute them. If you can send more than the 20 for the $1.00, do so.”

THE importance of the Seventh-day Adventist campaign against Romanism is acknowledged in an article in Current Literature for May, 1912, entitled “The Roman Catholic Peril in America.” This editorial says: “The Protestant Magazine and Liberty are carrying on a campaign from Washington, D. C. Seventh-day Adventist, Methodist, and Presbyterian journals confess themselves perturbed by increasing Roman Catholic strength.” Note that the first position in this campaign is assigned to Seventh-day Adventists.

A NUMBER of our young people are already planning to earn their trip to the General Conference to be held here in Washington next May, by selling Life and Health, Liberty, and the Protestant Magazine in the various cities along their route. While we wish to encourage this effort, yet it should be distinctly understood that all contemplating this work must make proper arrangements in advance with each tract society in whose territory it is proposed to sell the magazines. This Office accepts orders only from our tract society offices. Will our traveler agents please cut this notice out and preserve it for future reference?

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