DURING the past few days the undersigned has been studying the needs of the work in the Southern field. He has looked at the question not only in the light of the real situation as it exists at present, but also in the light of what the Spirit of God has been telling us should be done.
The South is a peculiar field in many ways. Public effort does not produce the results that personal contact with the people does. The people are inclined to move slowly, and it requires more than a series of discourses to bring them to a deciding point. This characteristic, in some respects, is excellent, as it shows that they are not a changeable people. But our business is to bring before them the truth in such a way that they will see that it is the truth, and accept of it, and be saved through it. One of the most successful ways of doing this is by the circulation of our literature. When one reads himself into the message, he has the opportunity of weighing every point, and considering it carefully. Past experiences have demonstrated that this is the most successful way of laboring. About three years ago, when attending the camp-meetings in the South, we asked for an expression at the various meetings in regard to the manner in which the people had first heard the truth, and we found that over half of them had first received it from the canvasser. And had we space, we could mention whole companies that have been raised up almost exclusively through the efforts of the faithful, consecrated canvasser evangelists.
The spirit of prophecy tells us that but little can be done without this; and again, “This is the very work the Lord desires his people to do at this time.”21
In the light of these truths, there certainly should be many fold more canvasser evangelists in the Southern field to-day than there are. Think of the possibilities before us in this work, and then think that to-day only about eighteen or twenty canvassers are at work in the whole Southern Union Conference. Who is responsible for such a situation? Let each one answer. A thousand canvasser evangelists are needed now. We hope to see scores of our people come to this field and help us at this time. It is a good field. We would be glad to speak of this point if we had space. The Spirit of the Lord says it is the “most fruitful field.” Again, “All who enter the work in the South may be sure of God’s special blessing attending them.”
We believe there are many of our people who will be glad to enter the Southern field this year. All such will receive a most cordial welcome. We shall be glad to correspond with any who are interested in that work, and to give any information within our power regarding the South. Address the writer at 1025 Jefferson St., Nashville, Tenn. I. A. FORD.
Indiana
By Alonzo Carter
CORRECT.— I have lately returned from Albia, Iowa, where I have been laboring for a few months. I gave the third angel's message to the people there, and as a result many were led to believe and confess the truth, and there were a number of accessions to the church.
I have held two meetings at a school-house near Correct, Ind., preaching the same message, and there seemed to be great interest manifested to hear, but as it was the busy season for the farmers, they desired that I postpone the meetings till after corn planting, saying that then they would be glad for me to hold a course of meetings in their city, which I expect to do.
ALONZO. CARTER.
Silent Messengers
By E. W. Jensen
Our Books, Tracts, and Periodicals
E. R. PALMER . . . . Editor
The Life Worth Living
LIFE is only worth the living;
When ’tis always spent in love;
And to him who thus is giving
Cometh blessing from above.
Oft we see the life God giveth
Spent in serving self alone,
While the souls for whom Christ liveth
Sit in darkness far from home.
Let us then so live that others
May gain strength and hope and
love;
For we all are only brothers,
Drawing life from God above.
—E. W. Jensen.
Current Mention
— A report from Amsterdam states that Queen Wilhelmina is ill, her symptoms being thought by some to indicate tuberculosis.
— Three deaths from bubonic plague at Callao, Peru, and four at Pisco, were reported last month. At Lima, also, there were a number of suspicious cases, which were isolated.
— Swarms of flies and other insects were reported to have appeared in the city of New Bedford, Mass., June 8, covering houses, barns, sidewalks, fences, etc., and hanging in clusters from the limbs of trees, like a swarm of bees. The cause of the strange visitation is a mystery.
— The flood which devastated portions of Topeka and Kansas City, after sweeping down the Missouri River to East St. Louis, inundated that city, and occasioned similar scenes of destruction of property and loss of life. The crest of the flood passed the city, June 11. No estimate of the extent of property loss or of the number drowned has yet been made.
— The king and queen of Servia were assassinated in the royal palace at Belgrade, together with two of the queen’s brothers, the premier, minister of war, and a number of the king’s guards, June 11. The crime was the outcome of a political conspiracy to overthrow the reigning dynasty, and place the head of a new dynasty on the Servian throne. The conspirators, who were led by officers of the army, have proclaimed a provisional government, after placing on the throne Prince Peter Karageorgevitch, who is subservient to Russia. The European powers have assumed an attitude of neutrality.
— It is reported from Pottsville, Pa., that the anthracite coal-mining companies are planning to keep the miners steadily at work during the dull summer months, and store hard coal in enormous quantities. More than 10,000,000 tons are to be accumulated, and this supply is not to be touched when the full trade sets in, but will be allowed to remain as a reserve in case of strikes. The companies will then be able to supply the public with coal for some time whenever the miners suspend work, and will not be caught unsupplied, as they were last year. The miners, it is also stated, will probably attempt to limit the production so as to prevent the accumulation of any surplus.
Seed Thoughts for Agents
THE Lord only asks us to do what we can, but we never know how much that is until we try.
If you put off the Lord's work till a convenient time, you will very likely never begin to do it.
The very thing which we naturally dislike to do, may be asked of us by our Heavenly Father. Cross-bearing is not pleasant, but profitable.
The Lord does not choose nor accept laborers according to the numerous advantages which they have enjoyed, or according to the superior education which they have received. The value of the human agent is estimated according to the capacity of the heart to know and understand God.
The closer we keep to Christ, and the more meek and lowly and self-distrustful we are, the firmer will be our hold on Christ, and the greater will be our power, through Christ, to convert sinners; for it is not the human agent that moves the soul. Heavenly intelligences co-operate with the human agent, and impress the truth upon the heart.
Workers for Christ are never to think, much less to speak, of failure in their work. The Lord Jesus is our efficiency in all things; his Spirit is to be our inspiration; and as we place ourselves in his hands, to be channels of light, our means of doing good will never be exhausted. We may draw upon his fullness, and receive of that grace which has no limit.
All who surrender themselves up to God in unselfish service for humanity are in co-operation with the Lord of glory. This thought sweetens all toil; it braces the will, it nerves the spirit, for whatever may befall. Working with unselfish heart, ennobled by being partakers of Christ's sufferings, sharing his sympathies, they help to swell the tide of his joy, and bring honor and praise to his exalted name.
Let canvassing evangelists give themselves up to be worked by the Holy Spirit. Let them by persevering prayer take hold of the power which comes from God, trusting in him in living faith. His great and effectual influence will be with every true, faithful worker.
As God blesses the minister and the evangelist in their earnest efforts to place the truth before the people, so he will bless the faithful canvasser.—Missionary Worker.
Experience in the Use of Tracts
By J. B. Goodrich
I FEEL impressed to write a few words concerning my early experience in connection with the tract work.
In the winter of 1864 I first heard the present truth. In the spring of that year I began the observance of the Sabbath, making a decision in its favor after reading the pamphlet, “Both Sides, Sabbath and Law,” by Elder Uriah Smith, a review of F. M. Preble. I have seen so22many victories gained, and so much good accomplished by the printed page, that my heart beats in unison with every effort thus made to scatter the seeds of truth.
I once knew of an instance where three tracts, “Which Day Do You Keep and Why?” “Elihu on the Sabbath,” and “Who Changed the Sabbath?” were left in a place, and an interest was started. Some began to keep the Sabbath of the Lord; and after a few meetings were held, a church was organized.
I long to see the old-time spirit of earnestness and consecration revived. If thirty-six years ago God’s servants could have faith to believe that in five years this message would go to all the world, and Christ would come to take his people home, what ought we to believe who have lived to see the message reach every nation? Surely the coming of the Lord is near, “even at the doors.”
Every one can scatter the seed. Brethren and sisters, arouse to the importance of the work. Be instant in season and out of season. Improve every opportunity to carry the truth by the printed page. “In the morning sow thy seed, and in the evening withhold not thine hand; for thou knowest not whether shall prosper, either this or that, or whether they both shall be alike good.” Eccl. 11:6. J. B. GOODRICH.
The Canvassing Work
By Ellen G. White
We are living in a time when a great work is to be done. There is a famine in the land for the pure gospel, and the bread of life is to be given to hungry souls. There is no better opportunity to do this work than that offered to the consecrated canvasser. Thousands of books containing the precious light of present truth should be placed in the homes of the people in our large cities.
Canvassers are needed to take up the work of carrying these silent messengers of truth to the people,—canvassers who feel a burden for souls, and who can speak words in season to those who are seeking for light. Some may say, “I am not a minister; I can not preach to the people.” You may not be able to preach, but you can be an evangelist, ministering to the needs of those with whom you come in contact; you can be God's helping hand, working as the disciples worked; you can ask those you meet if they love the Lord Jesus.
The Canvasser an Evangelist
The canvassing work is a work of great responsibility, and it means much not only to those who are engaged in it, but to the people for whom they labor. Let the canvasser remember that his work is evangelistic in its nature, and that God wants those whom he meets to be saved. Let him keep his heart under the influence of the Holy Spirit. Let him keep the Bible near him for reference, and when an opportunity presents itself to speak words of truth, let him pray for grace to speak wisely, that to those to whom he speaks his words may be a savor of life unto life.
The canvasser should make every effort in his power to let the light of truth shine forth in good works. In his discharge of duty he should shed about him the fragrance of Christian courtesy, improving every opportunity to perform acts of helpful service. He should educate himself to speak distinctly and impressively. He should learn daily in the school of the great Teacher. Christ will surely help those who hide in him, depending on him for strength.
MRS. E. G. WHITE.
Money Received on the Missionary Acre Fund
NAMEAMOUNT
Central Union Conference.................. $53 52
Mrs. Mary Franklin........................ 3 10
Mrs. F. A. McKecher........................ 1 00
Sanford E. Nelson.......................... 10 00
Jos. O. Gunning............................ 2 00
John J. Cover.............................. 2 00
Minnie & Cecil Levy........................ 1 00
C. L. Richards............................. 1 30
Forest Richards............................ 80
Vernon Richards............................ 80
Ella Hiatt................................ 2 00
E. H. Root................................. 5 00
Mrs. Alice Doss............................ 1 00
Allentown, Pa., church..................... 3 90
Frank Robbins.............................. 5 00
Aledo, Ill., church........................ 2 00
Galesburg church........................... 5 00
Decatur church............................. 25
Onarga church.............................. 55
Bloomington church......................... 4 25
Kingston church............................ 4 58
W. Salem church............................ 1 72
No name, Angels Camp, Cal.................. 1 50
Jasper Newton.............................. 5 00
Central Union Conference................... 1 45
Geo. Ketchum............................... 5 00
Fannie Ketchum............................. 1 00
H. & A. Beaman............................. 8 10
A. J. Williams............................. 5 00
Eloise, Ethel, & Edith Peet................ 79
Jacob Figgins.............................. 1 00
Arthur Figgins............................. 1 00
Burrell Figgins............................ 40
Warren Russell............................. 1 65
Reuben Russell............................. 50
Ray Russell................................ 50
Oma Russell................................. 50
Ruth Russell............................... 1 00
Sadie Hiatt................................. 1 00
Francis Gourley............................ 1 00
James Ooley................................ 25
Miley Ooley................................. 25
Edward Chonning............................ 25
Lottie Chonning............................ 2 25
J. J. Nabers............................... 1 00
W. O. Nesmith.............................. 10 00
E. G. Burnett & family..................... 3 58
Bertha J. Record........................... 9 50
Lizzie Sutton.............................. 4 00
Geo. W. Childs............................. 7 00
A sister, Paw Paw, Mich.................... 1 00
Mrs. Irene E. Dingman...................... 80
Mr. J. B. Langdon.......................... 1 00
D. E. Cole................................ 2 00
Harriet S. Wilson.......................... 1 50
H. A. Hoxie............................... 10 50
Thos. Foster............................... 5 00
G. W. Bunt................................ 1 00
Jessie Werfield............................ 5 00
W. S. Proctor.............................. 1 00
James Elmer............................... 1 00
Geo. W. Howard............................. 9 50
Cora E. Howard............................. 1 50
Earle Howard............................... 50
Eddie Howard............................... 50
Adelia Sechler............................. 2 00
Mrs. R. W. Springer........................ 1 50
John Olderback............................. 1 00
Lydia A. Brown............................. 18 00
Henry S. Osterloh.......................... 8 50
Etta Nichols............................... 2 00
Henry Osterloh............................. 1 00
S. A. Holden............................... 70
C. W. Kellogg.............................. 4 00
Edgar Carver............................... 5 00
E. W. Stratton............................. 5 00
Minnesota Conference....................... 25 24
Elmer Merickel & family.................... 3 80
NOTICES AND APPOINTMENTS
By Editor
Camp-Meetings for 1903
ATLANTIC UNION CONFERENCE
Maine...............................Sept. 3-13
New England...............Aug. 27 to Sept. 7
New York....................Aug. 27 to Sept. 6
Vermont........................Aug. 20-30
Virginia.......................July 31 to Aug. 10
CANADIAN UNION CONFERENCE
Ontario, Berlin................June 18-28
Quebec................................August
Newfoundland.........................September
LAKE UNION CONFERENCE
Wisconsin, Oshkosh.............Aug. 12-24
Michigan (U. P.) and northern Wisconsin, Menominee, Mich.. June 25 to July 5
Northern Michigan..........Aug. 27 to Sept. 6
NORTHERN UNION CONFERENCE
Manitoba.............................July 1-8
North Dakota, Carrington........June 23-28
South Dakota, Madison.........June 10-21
CENTRAL UNION CONFERENCE
Nebraska, Grand Island..........Sept. 3-13
Nebraska, Hot Springs, S. D......June 23-30
SOUTHERN UNION CONFERENCE
Tennessee River Conference, Hazel, Ky................................July 16-27
SOUTHWESTERN UNION CONFERENCE
Arkansas, Van Buren..............July 17-27
Texas........................July 29 to Aug. 9
Oklahoma........................Aug. 13-23
PACIFIC UNION CONFERENCE
Northern Montana, Armington....June 19-28
Eastern Montana, Billings........July 17-25
EUROPEAN UNION CONFERENCE
Denmark...........................June 9-14
Norway...........................June 16-21
Sweden...........................June 23-28
German Union, Friedensau........July 2-12
German Switzerland..............July 15-19
French Switzerland..............July 21-26
North England................July 31 to Aug. 9
The presidents of the various conferences are requested to send us information regarding any meetings not mentioned in the preceding table, so that we may be able to give a complete list. Please inform us at once of any corrections or additions that should be made to this report.
NOTICES AND APPOINTMENTS
Summer Institute for Teachers and Bible Workers of the Atlantic Union Conference
By Frederick Criggs
SOME weeks ago I made note in the REVIEW of the fact that the Atlantic Union Conference Committee and the South Lancaster Academy Board had made arrangements to hold a summer institute at South Lancaster, from July 7 to August 3, for church school teachers and Bible workers. We are looking forward to this institute as a time when our educational and Bible work shall receive a great impetus. The message must go with more power. If this is realized, there must be a strong force of consecrated, trained workers. It is to this end that this institute is being held. We are planning to make it thoroughly practical. Practical studies in methods of teaching the various subjects usually taught in our church schools, also courses in the various forms of sloyd, basketry, music, sewing, cooking, simple treatments, will be given. Brother and Sister Haskell will be present to give special instruction in methods of Bible work, which will be of practical benefit to our teachers and our Bible workers. We are anxious to bring together all those who are now teaching in our church schools, as many of the Bible workers as possible, together with all those who are looking forward to these lines of work. No charge is made for room rent or tuition. A charge of23$3.50 a week will be made for board. We shall be glad to correspond with any who may think of attending this institute.
FREDERICK CRIGGS.
The Opening of the Missionary Acre Campaign
By P. T. Magan
At the Battle Creek Sanitarium
THE doctors, nurses, and helpers of the Battle Creek Sanitarium have already started their work in behalf of the Missionary Acre Fund. A general meeting of the Sanitarium family was held in the new chapel on the evening of May 24. Practically all the members of the Sanitarium family were present at this meeting.
It was unanimously decided that one hundred and fifty thousand tomato plants should be set out and attended through the summer, and the crop be devoted to the Missionary Acre Fund. The doctors, nurses, and helpers agreed to take care of two hundred plants apiece.
All realized that working in the soil, and giving the proceeds of their labor for the benefit of God's cause, was one of the noblest ways of taking outdoor exercise.
A few days ago the writer was in Battle Creek, and, in company with Drs. Morse and Harris, went out to the tomato field early in the morning. It was an inspiring sight to see one hundred or more helpers hard at work, and every one enjoying it. A number of the patients were also out, even at that early hour, taking part in the enterprise. Thus God is blessing, and results are bound to follow. P. T. MAGAN.
To Members of the North Loup, Neb., Church
By H. I. Cox
THERE are a large number enrolled on the church record from whom we have not heard for years. We ask all such members to report to Mrs. L. M. Chaffee before the July quarterly meeting. At that meeting we expect to take action on the names of those who do not report. H. I. Cox, Leader.
Union College Foreign Mission Bands,
Notice!
WE are anxious to get hold of the secretary books of the Foreign Mission Bands which were in existence in the early days of Union College. Will any one knowing of them please write to the undersigned? We also desire the present address of every member of these bands. Please write us. Address M. E. Kern, College View, Neb.
Obituaries
SCHLEHUBER.—Died near Farmington, Wash., May 28, 1903, from the effects of a kick from a horse, Harold, son of Brother and Sister Henry Schlehuber, aged 5 years and 4 months. While they mourn his death, yet they look forward to the first resurrection for the happy reunion. Words of comfort were spoken by the writer. L. H. ELLS.
JESSEN.—Hans Jessen was instantly killed about seven miles from St. Helena, Cal., June 1, 1903. He was caught by a sawlog falling from a wagon. He was a native of Denmark, and about fifty-five years of age. He leaves a wife and two children to mourn. He had lived an exemplary and consistent Christian life for many years. Funeral services were held at St. Helena church, June 3, 1903. Text, 1 Sam. 20: 3. H. A. ST. JOHN.
MOORE.—Died in Chester Township, Eaton County, Mich., May 19, 1903, of infirmities of old age and heart trouble, Philo Perry Moore, aged 81 years, 6 months, and 10 days. He was born in Ithaca, N. Y., Nov. 9, 1821, and moved to Michigan in 1850, and settled on the farm where he lived till his death. Most of the family accepted present truth and joined the Seventh-day Adventist Church. Though believing all the truth, he did not join the church. His funeral was largely attended by friends and neighbors, who showed their respect for their aged friend. He was buried in the Potterville Cemetery. I. D. VAN HORN.
BARLOW.—Joseph Warren Barlow was born in Northfield, Summit Co., Ohio, Nov. 14, 1842. He moved to Iowa, and then to Glenwood Springs, Colo., in February, 1887, where he resided until his death, which occurred May 13, 1903, at the age of 66 years and 6 months. He leaves a widow and one son, besides other relatives, to mourn their loss. He was converted in the Baptist Church thirty-three years ago, but soon after accepted the truths of the third angel's message, and died believing in them. A large number of friends gathered at his late home to pay their last respects, and listened to words of comfort spoken by the writer, based on Heb. 9: 27. L. A. SPRING.
OSBORN.—Died near Homer, Mich., May 19, 1903, of infirmities of old age, Mrs. Nancy Maria Osborn, aged 85 years, 1 month, and 8 days. Her maiden name was Cassida. Death entered her home and took away John Mills, her husband, and their two children. In 1846 she married David C. Osborn, and they made Michigan their home. Later death entered the home again and took away her second husband, but she was left in the care of kind children in her old age. She heard and believed the preaching of William Miller, and held firmly to the truth through the disappointment in 1844. About 1870 she accepted the teachings of the Seventh-day Adventists, joining the church and remaining a faithful Christian to the close of her life. She rests in hope till her Redeemer shall call her, with all his people, to the eternal kingdom. I. D. VAN HORN.
PERKINS.—Departed this life at Utica, N. Y., April 2, 1903, Sister Maria Perkins, in the seventy-seventh year of her age. She was stricken with pneumonia, and lived only about one week. She is survived by one daughter. The mother and daughter accepted the present truth some years ago from reading, and their subsequent experience has proved their loyalty to the cause which they espoused. Sister Perkins lived and died in the confident expectation of soon seeing her returning Lord in the resurrection morning. She was possessed of a cheerful, affectionate disposition, and interested herself especially in the young. After services in Utica, Sunday afternoon, April 5, the remains were accompanied to Willimantic, Conn., near her former home, where, after another service, the loved form was laid beside her companion, long since deceased, to rest until the Life-giver shall return with immortality for his sleeping saints. S. B. WHITNEY.
HAWLEY.—Died of typhoid fever, at College Place, Wash., Dec. 17, 1902, Miss Nina Hawley, in the eighteenth year of her age. She came to school with an earnest desire to fit herself to fill some place of usefulness in the cause. She won the confidence and esteem of her teachers and all who were associated with her in school work. She lost her mother in early life, but a kind father and a loving sister, by their Christian example and godly life, led her to a close walk with God daily. Soon after she entered school, she was taken sick, and everything that care and loving hands could do was done, and it was really thought that she was improving; but in her weakened condition nature could not rally to the rescue, and she peacefully and quietly fell asleep to wake in the morning of the first resurrection. The funeral was held in the college chapel, and was attended by all the students and many of the brethren and sisters in the neighborhood. Words of comfort were spoken by the writer. A. J. BREED.
SCHNEPPER.—Hugo John Schnepper was drowned May 22, 1903, while bathing in a small stream near his home, being 14 years, 1 month, 28 days of age. He was born at Hillsboro, Marion Co., Kan., March 24, 1889. At the time of his death his parents were attending camp-meeting at Pendleton, Ore., and Hugo was alone with three younger children. When word reached the camp-ground that he was dead, it was indeed a shock; for but two days previous he had been on the camp-ground, and had returned home that his mother might go. Hugo gave his heart to the Lord three years ago, and had endeavored since to live a Christian life. He ever showed a missionary spirit, and was faithful in all his work. Funeral services were conducted by Elder W. W. Steward in the College chapel, College Place, Wash., Sunday afternoon, at 4:30. By request, Philemon 15 was used as a basis of the remarks. Words of comfort were also spoken in German by Elder Adam Schlotthauer. CLARA E. ROGERS.
Publications Wanted
The following persons desire late, clean copies of our publications, postpaid:—
Maria Brown, Box 436, Schuyler, Neb.
R. H. Sparks, Lawrenceburg, Ind., Signs, Instructor, Life Boat, Little Friend.
Addresses
THE address of E. E. Andross is 176 Melbourne Road, Leicester, England.
The address of Elder A. O. Burrill is changed from Buffalo, N. Y., to Bowen, N. Y.
Bolton
Bolton, the Metropolis of New England, is commodiously situated on the Sea Shoar. 'Tis a large and well ordered Town, and hath been chosen as the meeting place of the National Educational Association in July. The Excursion Rate over the Michigan Central, The Niagara Falls Route, is open to the Publick. Delightful Side Trips. Send 2c for Bolton Booklet.
For Information apply to
L. D. HEUSNER,
General Western Passenger Agent,
119 Adams Street, CHICAGO.
Business Notices
BRIEF business notices will be published in this department, subject to the discretion of the publishers. A charge of one dollar for one insertion of six lines, or less, and of twenty cents for every line over six, will be made, though in the case of the poor who wish employment, the charge may be remitted. Persons unknown to the managers of the publishing house must furnish good references.
WANTED.—Place with Seventh-day Adventist for boy of 13, for summer, not too far away. Address Mrs. Carrie Kennard, Cleveland, O. T.
WANTED.—A man to work on farm. Thirty dollars a month with board will be paid a good man for two or three months. Address H. Austin, Eaton Rapids, Mich.
WANTED.—Young men and women to take course in the Nurses’ Training School. Address H. H. Todd, 54 Farrar St., Detroit, Mich., Branch of Battle Creek Sanitarium.
WANTED.—To correspond with a capable man who understands wood working machinery, with view to employment. Address J. Warren Wright, 33 Grand River Ave., Detroit, Mich.
WANTED.—Position in one of our schools or small sanitariums, by competent dressmaker of many years’ experience. Understands hygienic dressmaking. Address Mrs. E. Farnsworth, 97 Manchester St., Battle Creek, Mich.
SPECIAL OFFER.—Clinical thermometers, one-minute register, in nickel case, postpaid, in wood box, 60 cts. Bargains in other sanitary supplies and ‘health foods. Send for list. Address Sanitarium Supply Co., Nashville, Tenn.
FOR SALE.—Good Health Café, Lincoln, Neb., ½ interest or all. Fine location, good trade started July 2, 1900. Good reasons for selling. Church and church-school privileges; on car line to Union College. Address H. A. Hebard, 145 S. 13th St.
WANTED.—The Sanitarium wishes to correspond immediately with one who is experienced in handling milk and making creamery butter. Applicants will please send letters of reference and state what experience they have had in the business. Address Sanitarium, Battle Creek, Mich.
WANTED.—Good S. D. ’A. first-class blacksmith and wagon maker, to connect with Southern Training School, qualified to instruct others in these trades. The school is one of the best in the denomination. Climate is excellent, water pure and soft, fuel cheap. References required. Correspondence solicited. Address R. M. Kilgore, Chairman of Board, Graysville, Tenn.
OPPORTUNITY for Christian business man with few hundred dollars, to take interest in prosperous mercantile business at Keene. Nice new store, best location, and good trade, as sales will demonstrate, but will admit into firm good business man capable of keeping the books. Must come well recommended from home church or conference as to character and business qualifications. Address, with references, Box 35, Keene, Tex.
Manitoba Camp-Meeting Date Changed
The date of the Manitoba camp-meeting is changed to July 5-13.
President Loubet’s Visit to Rome
THE contemplated visit of President Loubet of France to the Italian court will be, it is said, the first official visit of the head of a Catholic nation to Rome since the pope's loss of temporal power. Ever since that event, there has been an unwritten papal law that no Catholic ruler shall visit the head of the power which stands in the way of the pope's exercise of temporal sovereignty. Whether the French president will break through this restriction, and whether in that event the pope will refuse to admit him at the Vatican, are questions much discussed in French and Italian diplomatic circles.
The Fourth of July Offering
By Arthur G. Daniells
A Noble Purpose
EVERY true believer in the third angel's message will be glad that arrangements have been made by the General Conference Committee to take an offering in all our churches on the Fourth of July for the cause of God. We are living in the midst of perils. The judgments of God are falling upon the land. Disasters follow one another in quick succession. Floods, fires, droughts, cyclones, and volcanic eruptions are doing a terrible work in the destruction of lives and property. At the same time murders, suicides, massacres, and riots of the most revolting character are taking place in all parts of the world. And with all these there are the most shocking revelations of bribery, swindling, and all other forms of corruption in high business and official circles.
In the face of this alarming situation, millions of people will give themselves up to mirth and revelry on the coming Fourth of July. Shows, races, theaters, dances, and various other amusements will receive a large patronage. Millions of dollars will be thoughtlessly and uselessly spent for that which will do harm. Thus God's money will be squandered.
Brethren and sisters, what ought to be the course and example of those who have the light of the third angel's message at such a time, and in the midst of such conditions? Should not our course be as opposite to that of the world as our light is opposed to the darkness of the world? If not, what is the object of our light? None of us will think that we can consistently attend the dances, theaters, shows, and races. We certainly can not spend our money for liquor, tobacco, and other harmful articles. We can not attend the celebrations. They will take place on the Sabbath. Besides, they are not compatible with our profession. One of the most clearly remembered and helpful features of my discipline when a lad was being kept away from Fourth-of-July celebrations. This was done by a Christian mother and a zealous, godly church.
What shall we as a people do on July 4, 1903? — We shall attend church; for it will be the Sabbath day. We shall lift our hearts in praise and thanksgiving to our God for the light of the third angel's message and the blessings it has brought to us. We shall praise God for a true knowledge of the time in which we live; for a knowledge of the meaning of the events that are taking place around us; for being taught how to spend our time and energies and means, how to live economically and healthfully, and how to work for the everlasting good of our fellow men.
And with this lip-and-heart service we shall make a definite and hallowed offering of our means to the cause of God in the Australasian field. O, how beautiful this will be, compared with the offering so many millions will make on the altar of selfishness! And how consistent with our profession! While the world is swiftly rushing down to ruin, they squander money, time, and health in festivities; but the people of God separate themselves from these vanities, and in connection with their words of gratitude for his love, they lay a consecrated offering at his feet to be used in his great cause. This offering will go to a distant, needy, but very promising field. It will gladden the hearts of our brethren and our sisters who are struggling with great difficulties in their endeavors to advance the cause of our common Master. They are few in numbers. Terrible droughts and forest fires have almost ruined large portions of the country. The financially ruined and suffering people of Australia need the help our people can give them in carrying to them this message. But our people there also need the help we can give them in money. This will be the splendid, noble, self-sacrificing aim of Seventh-day Adventists on the Fourth of July.
Brethren and sisters, let us not disappoint our dear people in Australia who are looking with great desire for a large offering. O, may this be one of the best occasions of this kind we have ever experienced! A. G. DANIELLS.
More Reading Matter in the Review
By Editor
THE REVIEW AND HERALD in its present twenty-four-page form contains more reading-matter than it did as a sixteen-page paper. We have heard of some objections to the present form of the REVIEW on the ground that the first page is taken up with an illustration when it might be devoted to reading-matter, as was done under the old form. But we are giving our readers more matter under the new form than they had before, by considerable, and are giving them a beautiful first-page illustration each week in addition. So we do not see where there is any ground for finding fault.
Send Reports of Missionary Work
By Editor
WE ask our ministers and other workers in the United States to send reports of their work to the REVIEW. They should do this because the REVIEW is our church paper, and as such should reflect the activity of the denomination in missionary work, at home as well as abroad. It is certainly not right that the REVIEW should give the impression, as very many issues of it do, that scarcely anything is being done in the work of the third angel’s message in this country. You owe these reports not to us, but to the cause for which we are all working.
