"I certainly can not understand Mrs. Warren," the girl said, her pretty brows lifted half in perplexity, half in disdain, as she watched the neighbor going home "'cross lots." "She is so quick-witted. You'd think she'd care for the best things,—books and culture and all that,—but she really seems to enjoy her housework and cooking more than anything else in the world. You saw how she was just now, as delighted over that new salad recipe you gave her as I would have been over a new thought."
The elder woman, the girl's hostess, laughed as if something amused her; but tenderly, too, for she loved the girl. "Why shouldn't she enjoy her work first and most?" she asked. "It is what she was put into the world to do."
"But the kind of work," the girl protested, "just common cooking and dishwashing. She might have thoughts above it."
"What would you think of a lighthouse-keeper who had 'thoughts above' cleaning lamps?"
"O, but that's different," the girl said quickly. "That's a matter of life and death to others."
Her friend shook her head. "No, dear; it isn't different. The task God puts into one's hands always demands joy and enthusiasm to be done as he wants it done. The problem is not one of having thoughts above one's work, but of lifting one's work to the level of one's greatest thoughts."—Selected.
Ministers' Sons
Governor Wilson, the son of a minister, was asked recently: "Why does the world so generally charge that ministers' sons go wrong?" In his short, epigrammatic way, he replied, "Because they do not know the facts." In support of this statement, a newspaper says that "Who's Who" discloses the fact that one name in every twelve is that of a minister's son; and of these there are eighteen times as many famous clergymen's sons as there are famous sons of any other professional men. Out of the men who have made their mark in English history, 1,270 were sons of clergymen,—more than twice as many as the sons of lawyers, and four times as many as the sons of doctors. Every eighth member of the French Academy of Science was a clergyman's son, and every sixth in the English Academy of Science had a clergyman as father.
This paper states that one chief reason why the world has reached the conclusion that ministers' sons go wrong more frequently than the sons of other professional men is because the fall of a minister's son attracts wide attention and is remembered, while that of another man's son is given no special notoriety. "Another minister gone wrong" is a familiar word when a clergyman betrays his high calling. Who says it of a doctor or a lawyer or a teacher? What mischievous conclusions are reached because people do not know the facts?—The Lutheran.
New Office Building Dedicated
By R. Hook, Jr.
THE following extracts from the address of the manager of the Southern Publishing Association on the occasion of the dedication of their new office building (June 16) will be agreeable reading to all our people, especially to those who have been most interested in the progress of that association:—
May 16, 1901, the Southern Publishing Association was organized, and June 4 of the same year was incorporated as a non-dividend-paying stock company. At a meeting of the stockholders held in January, 1908, it was unanimously voted to sell all assets of the Southern Publishing Association (a stock company) to the Southern Publishing Association of Seventh-day Adventists (a membership corporation). The transfer was legally made, and since that time the business has been carried on under the present name.
The pressroom at that time boasted of two employees. The type-room had one, and the bindery was a minus quantity.
After incorporation, we purchased a two-story brick building, thirty-six by forty-eight feet, which had been built for stores, the original investment being $1,900. It soon became evident that more room was necessary, and a four-story and attic addition was erected in the rear of the two-story building. These buildings were used by the association until the spring of 1906. As they were not in many respects suitable for the business, we were counseled to seek a better location and to dispose of the property as soon as possible. In the autumn of 1905, the present site was secured. This consisted of a plat of ground of nearly seven acres, away from the smoke and dust of the city. It is a very healthful location, as has been evidenced by the general health of our employees since moving into the new place.
On this ground was erected a modern one-story brick building, with good light. The machinery is so arranged that the work can be done with the least possible loss of time. At the present our press-room equipment consists of four up-to-date Miehle cylinder presses, upon which a sheet thirty-eight by fifty-one inches can be printed.
The output of our pressroom in 1901 was 12,000 sheets a day. The output in 1912 is 70,000 sheets a day. The printing-press surely gives wings to the gospel.
Since moving to the new location, our bindery has increased its facilities by installing two new gilding-presses, one perforator, one gluing machine, one stamper, two book presses, one roller backer, one drill-press, one automatic feeder for folding-machine, and one knife-grinder. With this equipment we are able to turn out a large amount of work.
In the old days folding was all done by hand, but our bindery is now equipped with an up-to-date folding-machine with an automatic feeder attachment, and this machine will fold 16,200 complete copies of the Watchman in a day. The bindery has a capacity of 1,900 bound books of the larger variety per week, and 2,000 juveniles; so every one and one-half minutes, we turn out a complete book.
In the early history of this office a large amount of commercial work was done. In fact, our efforts were largely devoted to pushing outside work. However, our denominational work has continued to increase until at the present time we have no time nor inclination to do outside work, and our machinery is now devoted to denominational work entirely. The work of the institution has grown, and better equipment has been required. As a result, our type equipment has increased to about two hundred fonts.
An accurate record of finished work was begun the latter part of 1904, when H. E. Simkin connected with the office as superintendent, and we find that since that date we have bound 869,583 books. Of these, 109,945 are "Bible Footlights," 82,283 "Daniel and the Revelation,"
125,779 "Coming King," 34,565 "Bible Readings," 148,084 "Best Stories," 140,052 "Gospel Primer," and the rest is made up of miscellaneous books. By careful estimating, we learn that sixty car-loads of books, aggregating in weight about 1,500,000 pounds, have been sold since late in 1904. One fifth of the above was shipped in 1911. Pages of tracts sold during the last seven and one-half years reach the figure of 17,600,000.
The work of this association at its inception was very small indeed, but advance has been made, and new books added until we now publish for our field nearly all our large books and several juveniles. During 1911 the Publishing Department voted that this office print the juvenile books for the denomination in this country and Canada. This has meant much to our work, and enables us to keep our machinery busy, which in years past has not always been the case.
Since the establishment of the office, two branches have been established, one in Fort Worth, Tex., which was opened early in 1905, with R. L. Pierce as manager, and another in 1909, at Atlanta, Ga., with L. D. Randall as manager. Both of these branches have built up a splendid business, and to them should be given a good share of the praise for what has been accomplished in the advancement made.
NEW OFFICE BUILDING OF THE SOUTHERN PUBLISHING ASSOCIATION
Last year, which was the very best in our history, we printed 90,000 subscription books, 15,200 trade books, and 80,000 juveniles, making a grand total of 185,200 books, while our sales for the same year show 71,917 subscription books disposed of, 70,299 juveniles, 34,189 trade books and miscellaneous, making the total number of volumes sold 176,405.
The total retail value of books sold in 1909 was $140,192.03; in 1910, $161,566.71; and in 1911, $191,185.85, making a gain over 1910 of $29,619.14, and a gain over 1909 of over $50,000. The year 1912 is opening up most encouragingly, and we look for a much better trade this year than ever before in our history.
While our book sales have made steady advance, we are glad to say that our monthly magazine, the Watchman, is also making headway. During last year we printed 329,000 copies. According to our ledger, the income for the Watchman in 1910 was $11,573.98, while for 1911 it was $15,749.39, so that our report is surely one of progress along all lines.
Our bank deposits for 1902 were $59,900.85, while for 1911 they were $123,767.41.
As a people, we believe that this gospel of the kingdom is to go to the world in this generation, and that there is very18little time left in which to give this gospel message. Our work is advancing with leaps and bounds, and we give God all the praise for this success. Without him we can do nothing. There have been many times during the past few years when the commercial printing-offices of the city have had very little work, and yet in recent years this office has never been compelled to lay off help on account of lack of work. This indicates that the blessing of God is attending our efforts, and if we keep close to our Heavenly Father, we are assured of success. Our canvassers and field men have put in faithful time, and this splendid report has been made possible because of the faithful efforts on the part of all concerned.
A mighty work has surely been assigned to us who call ourselves Seventh-day Adventists. For what has been accomplished and for this splendid building which we are dedicating to-day, we give all the praise to God, for without him we can do nothing. We would take no credit to ourselves, but say in the words of our motto, "What hath God wrought!"
R. Hook, Jr.,
General Manager.
The Door
By Caroline Hazard
I AM the door, our blessed Saviour said
When he became the shepherd of the sheep,
And told them that the fold he'd safely keep,
And in and out they should be surely led;
Within, without, their table should be spread—
A life for waking and for hours of sleep,
Of joy, and solace for all souls who weep
To come and go, with blessings on each head.
Alas! how oft we make a door of Christ
To enter when we seek for things divine,
And shut again when, easily sufficed,
We turn back to the world which has no share
In aught of aspiration or of prayer,
There to lament, to worry, to repine.
British Columbia Camp-Meeting
By G. B. Thompson
THE eleventh annual session of the British Columbia conference was held in connection with the camp-meeting at Kamloops, June 6-16. This conference is composed of eighteen churches, with a membership of 336, isolated believers bringing the total number of Sabbath-keepers up to about 400.
The attendance at the meeting was fair, when we consider the large area from which the people must be gathered. The territory of this conference comprises 372,630 square miles. This is a territory three times larger than that of Great Britain and Ireland. It is larger than all of Scandinavia, and almost as large as the combined areas of the Columbia and Lake Union Conferences. The greater part is mountainous.
The reports rendered, indicated an encouraging growth. Two new church buildings have been completed since the last conference session. The total sale of literature last year amounted to $5,618.55, a gain of about $900 over the previous year.
A very marked increase in the value of the school farm at Pitt Meadows, will enable the conference, by selling a portion of the farm, to build another academy, free from debt, in the Okanagan Valley. The believers living in this valley have donated land for this school, valued at $3,500.
The increase of tithe last year was more than $2,500 over that of the previous year. Because of this very encouraging increase, the conference generously declined to take the $1,000 appropriation made by the General Conference. This was much appreciated, and the amount was passed on to more needy fields.
The gifts to missions from the conference are very liberal. The offerings last year amounted to about thirteen cents a member each week. For the first five months of the present year, the offerings have exceeded the weekly average of fifteen cents a member by over $300. This is certainly encouraging.
The utmost unity prevailed in all the business meetings of the session. Pastor J. G. Walker was unanimously reelected president for the coming year. But few changes were made in other officers.
Pastors H. S. Shaw, president of the union, and G. F. Haffner, and the writer attended the conference from the beginning till the close. Drs. W. B. Holden, of Portland, Oregon, and John Heith, of College Place, were there during a portion of the meeting. They gave valuable and timely instruction, which was much appreciated.
The meeting was a source of great encouragement to all who attended. None left the grounds so far as I know, unconverted. A number will be baptized on returning to their home churches.
G. B. THOMPSON.
Canadian Union Conference
By William Guthrie
WE have passed another mile-post in the great work to which the Lord has called us, and one more conference is in the past. It was truly a time of refreshing to all who were present. The Spirit of the Lord was with us from the first, and seemed to draw nearer as the meeting progressed.
A good delegation was present from the different conferences, and interesting reports were given of the work in all parts of the field. Elder W. J. Tanner reported progress in the old and staid field of Quebec. Concerning every part of his field he felt there was reason for rejoicing. The financial side of the report was not the least interesting, as there had been an increase in nearly every line.
From the east, Elder J. O. Miller reported with enthusiasm, and declared that what they had done was not half what they expect to do in the future. His report of the Williamsdale Academy was very encouraging, the farm and finances being in a better condition than at any time since the school was started. The report of souls gathered for the kingdom was also very favorable. We feel to take courage and press the battle to the gates, for the Lord has many children in that place.
From Newfoundland there came a voice speaking very strongly for the advance of the work in that field. Surely there is need that we do not forget these dear people scattered along the rock-bound coasts of that island country. There are about fifty-five Sabbath-keepers in that island, and our people are the only ones who baptize by immersion in all that land. Truly we should be active in the spread of this message among them.
Elder M. C. Kirkendall did not report in the union meeting, as he had given his report before the Ontario conference. There have been good results in his field, both in souls saved and in funds raised for missions. All were of good courage, and will go forth to the work with a greater desire than ever before to hasten the Lord's coming.
The committees were selected early in the meeting, and were soon at work on the business of the conference, which was despatched with much prayer. But few changes were made in the officers of the union, and those were largely due to changes that have occurred in the field since the last conference.
There have been added to the membership of this union during the biennial term, about one hundred eighty-five persons. There has been a substantial increase and a forward step in every line. Elder Daniells expressed his confidence in the future progress of the work in this northern field.
An excellent outside interest was manifested, and the people gave the best of attention. More than five hundred persons were on the ground the last night of the meeting as the speaker pictured the conditions upon which the new name is to be given to men. After the sermon the audience was entertained by songs rendered in the native language of India, by Brother M. D. Wood. The people seemed sorry to leave the camp.
Thirteen were baptized in the clear waters of Lake Ontario. One dear old sister, who, like the writer, was sprinkled in infancy, followed her Lord to the19watery grave, thus declaring her faith in the risen Saviour.
Our present plans will place five tents in the field, and will doubtless result in a harvest of souls for the Master. Our supreme desire is to come so close to the Lord that our greatest need of men and funds will soon be supplied, and our work greatly hastened.
Our offerings to missions were seen to have reached the full quota of fifteen cents a week for each member during the first half of 1912. Considering the shortness of money in some parts of the field, this is an excellent showing. We believe the latter half of the year will be better than the first. This is a good test of the spiritual interest of the people. May the Lord ever keep us near to himself. With you we desire to use all our energies in carrying forward this truth and hastening the coming of our Saviour.
We were greatly rejoiced to have Brother Wood and Elder Daniells with us during a part of the meeting. Elder Daniells could stay with us but a short time, but he rendered most acceptable service while present. Brother Wood was with us for a longer time, and his labors of love will not soon be forgotten.
A vote of thanks was extended to the General Conference for the very substantial assistance rendered the union during the past term, and we wish to extend our gratitude on down to the faithful brethren and sisters who gave the funds into the Lord's treasury. May the Lord bless them and help them to feel that they have a large share with us in the gathering of this harvest.
WM. GUTHRIE.
Among the Churches in Northern Korea
By C. L. Butterfield
DURING the month of April it was my privilege, in company with Dr. Riley Russell, to visit the companies and churches in the northern part of the field, where Dr. Russell is laboring. It was a busy time of the year, but all the meetings held were well attended, and a good spirit was manifested.
Nearly every Seventh-day Adventist family in Korea is now a subscriber to our monthly magazine, and it has been one of the means of bringing our people to a fuller knowledge of the truth and to a higher spiritual plane. I was much pleased on this trip to receive sums of money in nearly every place visited, either tithe, Sabbath-school offerings, or subscription money.
At two places churches were organized, one with a membership of eleven, and the other of fourteen. At each of these places there are others who are preparing for baptism, and I expect that before the end of the year each company will have a membership of twenty or more. Three other companies will be ready for organization this fall.
We visited one new company of about twenty-five, who live on the seacoast, being fishers. On arriving at the place, we were somewhat disappointed to find only a few small fishers' huts; but that evening a good company assembled to listen to the truth; and as I spoke to them of the coming of our Saviour, and the signs showing his coming to be near at hand, all faces lighted up, and a determination was manifested to be among the "elect" who shall be gathered from all parts of the earth, and "shine as the sun in the kingdom of their Father."
We made this trip on two ponies which Dr. Russell recently bought in Manchuria for the mission. They are small, but good travelers. They were bought from the $300,000 Fund, the two costing seventy-five dollars.
I shall start soon on a trip in southern Korea, where Brother R. C. Wangerin is located. Brother Wangerin writes that about eighteen are awaiting baptism, so we shall expect to organize a church.
We can bring only a cheering report of the work here, for God is abundantly blessing. Our annual camp-meeting will be held June 13-23, at which time we expect to have Elders I. H. Evans and F. H. DeVinney with us. We hope to be able in the near future to report good news with regard to a location for our work in Seoul.
Pray for the work in Cho-sen (Korea), that many of God's chosen people may be gathered out.
C. L. BUTTERFIELD.
Work Among the Mountaineers
By Mattie Hamilton Welch
THE Lord has again brought me to my chosen field of labor. I expect to hold free institute classes in different districts, bringing my own supplies and equipment, even an American flag to float above the schoolhouse. This field is ripe unto the harvest, and ready for the third angel's message. The Mormons and the faith-healers have tried to get converts in this region, but failed, and it seems that God has kept hearts untouched for present truth.
Recently I gave an illustrated lecture. The estimated attendance was two hundred, packing the old log schoolhouse so full that I feared the floor would give way. I have a nice large radiopticon, also a tank in which I can make acetylene gas, and show the pictures on a screen. If the Lodi (Cal.) Sabbath-school, which sent its offerings to purchase this outfit for me, could have seen the appreciative children, with their parents and grandparents, as they looked at the Bible scenes,—the creation, fall of Lucifer from heaven, his entering the beautiful garden of Eden and tempting our first parents, of the fall and the angel driving Adam and Eve out of their beautiful garden home, the deliverance of Daniel from the lions' den, and other pictures,—it would have felt amply repaid. I also showed pictures of cities, mountains, and green fields in other parts of the world, which seemed to astonish them, as they think that even two States away is "foreign parts."
The lecture closed with a large picture of "Christ, the Good Shepherd," as he carries a lamb in his arms, and the audience sang:—
"O, come to the Saviour; he patiently waits
To save by his power divine;
Come, anchor your soul in the haven of rest,
And say, My beloved is mine."
One young man who had recently returned home from the army said: "Mrs. Welch, if you do not get your reward in this world, you certainly will in heaven." His words greatly cheered my heart, as I expect to give many lectures throughout this mountain district. I hope all who read this report will pray for me. I do not attempt to do great things, but I hope that when our camp-meeting is held the last of August, I can say, "The harvest is past, the summer is ended," and I have at least saved one.
In sending books and supplies for my work by express or freight, please note that Stanleyton is now changed to Stanley, and be sure to add Page County, Virginia.
MATTIE HAMILTON WELCH.
Southern New England Camp-Meeting
By W. B. White
THIS gathering of our people living in Connecticut and Rhode Island convened at Westerly, R. I., June 6-16, and was the first camp-meeting of the season in the Atlantic Union. The meeting held over two Sabbaths, and on these days and the Sundays following, it was well attended by our people in the eastern part of the conference; but the number attending during the week was small, as many of our people, being employed in mills and factories, felt obliged to leave the grounds and return to their work.
The conference was greatly favored by having Elder A. G. Daniells present for two days. His discourses and missionary talks were greatly appreciated, as were also the labors of Elder A. J. Haysmer, of Nashville, Tenn.; and Brother M. D. Wood, of the Foreign Mission Seminary. Brother Wood was formerly a Methodist minister, and as such spent years of missionary service in India; but he and his wife have recently accepted present truth. His knowledge of the fields in the Far East enabled him to impart some very definite and helpful instruction along missionary lines.
The evening services were mostly devoted to the presentation of the doctrinal features of our faith, while the day services were directed largely along practical topics for the strengthening of our people. God blessed his servants as they presented the message to the people, and a strong spiritual influence pervaded all the services. Many pronounced it the best camp-meeting they had ever attended. Westerly has a large church of Seventh-day Baptists, and many of these brethren attended our services, especially on the Sabbath. Two of our ministers were invited to speak in the Grace Methodist church the Sunday evenings of the conference.
The departmental reports of the conference showed a reasonable advance in all lines of conference work; and the prospects for the coming year are bright. For the first five months of the present year, it was seen that the Southern New England Conference was $442 behind on the Fifteen-cent-a-week Fund, but our people rallied nobly, and nearly all this amount was pledged at this meeting.
Three tents will be operated in the conference the present season at the following places: Bridgeport, Providence, and Westerly.
All in all, we feel that our Westerly camp-meeting was a success, and a new inspiration to our people in the Southern New England Conference.
Elder C. H. Edwards was again elected president of the conference, with about the same committee as last year. Courage and faith seemed to be in the hearts of the workers, and we are looking forward to a fruitful year in this field.
W. B. WHITE.
Field Notes
A SABBATH-SCHOOL of twenty-six members has been organized at Prescott, Ariz.
AT the close of the Southern Idaho camp-meeting, seventeen persons were baptized.
FIVE of the church-school children of Laguna, Cal., were recently baptized by Elder J. H. Behrens.
THIRTEEN of the young people who have been attending school at Lacombe, Alberta, Canada, were baptized on Sabbath, May 25.
FROM Port of Spain, Trinidad, British West Indies, Elder N. H. Pool reports that at the close of a five weeks' tent effort fifteen persons requested baptism.
A CHURCH of ten members was organized by Elder E. G. Hayes on May 18, near Cool Springs, Ala. A neat little church building was dedicated the Sunday following.
SABBATH, May 25, was a good day for the company of Sabbath-keepers at Dexter, Maine, when a church of seventeen members was organized. Ten new Sabbath-keepers are reported at Madison.
TWENTY new believers were baptized by Elder Paul Iverson at Culbertson, Mont., on Sabbath, June 1. A church of twenty-four members was organized at that place, and a new church building dedicated free from debt.
ELDER A. L. MILLER reports the baptism of ten persons, seven of whom united with the church at Middletown, Ind., and two with the Kennard church. At Wolf Lake Elder E. R. Lauda baptized twenty-one persons on May 25.
THREE new Sabbath-keepers have joined the company at Edison, Nebr., and a Sabbath-school of twenty-one members was recently organized. Six young people were baptized by Elder R. Schopbach on May 12. They united with the Culbertson church.
ELDER G. A. LAGRONE sends the following report from Vandyke, Tex.: "I had the pleasure of burying two persons with their Lord in baptism. After the baptism we had a study on organization, at the close of which we organized a church of eight members." He also reports the organization of a Sabbath-school of seventeen members at Novice. Of these, fifteen are adults who have recently accepted the truth.
Gospel Workers' Department
By Arthur Grosvenor Daniells
Their divine calling, qualification, and preparation. Methods of labor, plans, etc.
Conducted by A. G. Daniells
Council of City Evangelists
How Can We Combine Most Effectively the Evangelical and Medical Missionary Phases of Our Message
How to connect the medical missionary phase of our message with our regular evangelistic efforts everywhere, proved to be a question of deep interest in the council of city evangelists. This topic occupied two sessions of the council.
The Chairman: "From the interviews I have had with the ministers attending this meeting I find that there is an earnest desire to know how to unite the evangelical and medical missionary features of our work to the very best advantage. We find that different methods have been adopted in different places. One plan is for the minister to read up the best he can on anatomy, physiology, hygiene, and temperance, and give addresses on this subject the same as on theological questions. Another plan is for the minister to have a physician associated with him, to take the burden of the medical missionary part of the work. Still another plan is to have a competent nurse or two associated with a minister in his evangelistic work.
"I believe there are workers attending this council who have tried all these different plans, and I feel sure that all the information they can give the members of the council as to how their methods have worked, will be gladly received."
W. J. Stone: "I have been very much interested for a long time in the question now before us, and of late I have been making earnest efforts to have the evangelistic and medical missionary lines of work carried forward together in the conference of which I am president. The men who have led out in this effort are Brethren J. H. Tindall and C. E. Garnsey. They are both present, and I would suggest that we hear first from Brother Garnsey, our medical evangelist."
C. E. Garnsey: "In our experience we find that the medical work is an entering wedge, helping us to get into the homes of the people and break down their prejudice. As a rule, people are not opposed to this phase of our message. We have labored in places where strong opposition to our evangelical work was overcome by the medical missionary work which we connected with it, and which gave us entrance to the homes and hearts of the people.
"In every large city we find a great deal of sickness and disease, and we find that we can more readily reach those who are afflicted than those who are well. It seems that people are more willing when suffering to receive the gospel of Jesus Christ. We find men and women using poisonous drugs, intoxicating liquors, and tobacco, whom we can not bring into the truth unless we can help them to break these habits. When we talk to them about the message of salvation, they tell us of their bondage to these habits, and declare that it is impossible for them to overcome them. But we show them the better way to live, and then point them to Christ, who is able to deliver them from their sins and all their established habits; and in many cases they are delivered.
"I recall one case, a man who had used tobacco so excessively that it seemed impossible for him to hold the truth in mind, much less to obey it. He came to our meetings, was deeply interested, and wanted to know what he could do. I went to his home, gave him some treatments, and knelt at his bedside, praying with him. I never give a treatment without first kneeling by the side of the patient and asking God to bless the treatment. After giving this man a number of treatments, he finally embraced the truth. He has since given between eight and ten thousand dollars to our work. I believe it was the medical missionary phase of our work that enabled us to reach this man.
"In giving my public lectures, I use the Bible, Ministry of Healing, and Testimonies for the Church, adding to the statements I read such scientific proof as may be necessary. This helps the people to realize the importance of carefulness in living.
"I also make use of the stereopticon. I have a large number of the best slides I have been able to secure. After the meeting has been opened and I have introduced the subject, at a simple signal, perhaps a motion of the hand, the lights are extinguished and an illustration is thrown on the screen. This helps very much in explaining the subject I am presenting. After a brief explanation of the slide, another signal is given, when the picture is removed and the lights are turned on. The address is continued until another illustration is wanted. In this way the lecture is illustrated with scarcely any interruption, the people are interested, and gain a much clearer understanding of the subject than they could without the illustrations.
"We usually give our health lectures on Monday night, or any other night when the attendance is liable to be small."
W. J. Stone: "These illustrated health and temperance addresses attract people to our meetings, thus increasing our attendance and making a very favorable impression. They bring in a class of intelligent people. As a rule, the contributions are excellent, sometimes more than covering the expenses of the meetings. I am glad to know that this combined work is now being opened here in the city of Washington in connection with the Sanitarium and the Seminary. I think we should now hear from Brother Tindall, the evangelist with whom Brother Garnsey has been associated."
J. H. Tindall: "The evangelist and the medical worker of a company can work together to most excellent advantage. The evangelist should keep in close touch with the audience and all the interested persons, and as he comes in contact with those who especially need the help of the medical worker, the latter can render most valuable help. For instance, the evangelist meets a man, and mentions that he has noticed he has not been out to the meetings for several nights. The man replies that he has not been feeling well. The evangelist then calls the attention of the medical worker to this case. In a series of meetings we find many men who are kept away by physical disease, missing perhaps the most important truths.
"In giving a definite message, presenting our testing truths, we are in a warfare with wicked spirits. Opposition may be created and prejudice aroused. The medical feature of our work is effective in meeting opposition and allaying prejudice, pouring oil on the troubled waters, as it were.
"The presentation of medical subjects should be in a manner to appeal to intelligent people, with scientific reasons for the things stated. This work is educational and appeals to a good class of people. A well-qualified physician or a properly educated nurse can do good service. Every company in a city effort should have connected with it a lady nurse to minister to the women. If we can send a nurse to the homes where there are sick ones, perhaps sick children, we shall win the hearts of the mothers, and make an appeal to the fathers, thus helping to bring them to our meetings."
Further discussion of the subject will be reported next week.
A. G. Daniells, Chairman; Thaddeus Legg, Secretary.
The Publishing Work
By N. Z. Town
Conducted by the Publishing Department of the General Conference
N. Z. TOWN - - - - - Secretary
Advance in Spite of Revolution
SEVERAL months ago the colporteurs in Mexico were obliged to leave the rural towns and move into Mexico City, where they would be comparatively safe. They at once began to canvass the city for the Spanish papers. Concerning the work which they have been able to do, notwithstanding the revolution, Brother Green writes:—
"When we arrived in Mexico City, the subscription list of our evangelical paper Senales de los Tiempos was only about 50 here in the city; now it is almost 600. The entire circulation in the republic at that time amounted to 1,710; at present it is 2,700. The health paper list was 960; now it is nearly 2,000. It is wonderful what one can do if he will permit God to work through him. I want to be more submissive, for I know that then greater things can be done."
From Cuba
By Editor
CONCERNING the work of the four young men who recently went to Cuba, Brother George Sandborn, the general agent, writes very encouragingly. In 21 hours Brother A. L. Shidler took orders to the value of $44, and Brother Willie Spicer in 22 hours took $39.50 worth. Brother Colthurst and Brother Henry Brown are also doing well.
Brother Sandborn says: "We are certain that you will rejoice with us to see the good work go forward. The $10,000 mark which we set for Cuba at the beginning of the year does not look as far off as it did. We now have ten canvassers in the field; but our idea is not to keep all these workers to ourselves, for our hearts long for the fields that lie still farther beyond, and we are willing to give up good workers to enter those fields."
