New England, Arlington, Greater Boston, Mass., June 14-25
Chesapeake, Baltimore, Md., June 21 to July 2
Virginia, Aug. 9-20
Vermont, St. Johnsbury, Aug. 16-27
Maine, Aug. 23 to Sept. 3
New York, Lyons, Aug. 30 to Sept. 10
West Virginia, Sept. 13-24
DISTRICT TWO.
Louisiana, July 13-22
Mississippi, July 24-31
Cumberland Mission (local), Frankfort, Ky., June 28 to July 8
Carolinas (local), Greensboro, N. C., July 19-29
Alabama, Fruithurst, Aug. 2-12
Georgia, Aug. 10-19
Carolinas, Asheville, N. C., Aug. 28 to Sept. 2
Tennessee River, Sept. 6-16
Cumberland Mission, Sept. 14-23
Florida, Sept. 28 to Oct. 7
DISTRICT THREE.
Wisconsin, Eau Claire, June 5-17
Ontario, Guelph, June 14-24
Michigan, Aug. 2-12
Ohio, Dayton, Aug. 15-27
Illinois, Aug. 23 to Sept. 2
DISTRICT FOUR.
Iowa, Ames, May 31 to June 10
Minnesota, Anoka, June 7-17
South Dakota, Sioux Falls, June 12-24
North Dakota, June 29 to July 8
Manitoba, Morden, June 28 to July 8
Nebraska (local), Dannebrog, May 29 to June 3
Nebraska (local), Morrillville, June 6-13
Nebraska (local), Sterling, June 27 to July 2
Nebraska (local), Hot Springs, S. D., July 13-23
Nebraska (local), Oxford, Aug. 28 to Sept. 2
Nebraska (State), Seward, Sept. 18-23
DISTRICT FIVE.
Texas (local), Houston, June 1-11
Texas (local), Marshall, July 13-23
Texas (State), Dallas, Aug. 2-12
Kansas (local), Great Bend, May 31 to June 10
Kansas (local), Wellington, July 12-22
Kansas (local), Stockton, July 26 to Aug. 5
Kansas (local), Clay Center, Aug. 9-19
Kansas (State), Emporia, Sept. 20-30
Arkansas, Aug. 9-19
Missouri, Aug. 16-27
Colorado, Denver, Sept. 6-17
DISTRICT SIX.
Upper Columbia (local), Spokane, Wash., June 14-24
California, San Jose, June 5-17
Montana (local), Great Falls, June 21 to July 1
Montana (local), Bozeman, July 5-15
Montana (local), Red Lodge, Aug. 16-26
Montana (local), Bitter Root, Aug. 30 to Sept. 9
Announcement of later meetings will be published in due time. Particulars as to the time and place of holding State and local camp-meetings should be sent to the undersigned as soon as definitely planned. L. A. HOOPES, Sec. Gen. Conf.
ONTARIO CONFERENCE, NOTICE!
By F. D. Starr
I wish to correct the statement I made in the Review for May 15, in regard to the number of church members necessary to entitle the churches to additional delegates. The rate is one for every ten members instead of every fifteen. The constitution of our Conference was changed from the usual number, at its organization. So we may thus have a larger representation. We hope a full delegation will be chosen, and that also all our people as far as possible will attend, to participate in the important moves of the Conference, and to get all the benefit they can from the camp-meeting. Recent Testimonies assure us more than ever of the importance of these camp-meetings. All should have a lively interest in the prosperity of the Conference. F. D. STARR.
Obituaries.
“I am the resurrection and the life.”—Jesus.
HAWLEY.—Died near Wilmot, Mich., of blood poisoning, Julius Warren Hawley, son of Brother John Hawley, aged 21 years, 6 months, 9 days. Funeral services were held at the family residence. W. H. WILBUR.
GRUBB.—Died at Broughton, Ohio, March 12, 1900, James I. Grubb, aged 64 years, 2 months, 2 days. He first heard the Third Angel’s Message over twenty-one years ago. We believe he sleeps in Jesus. MRS. M. E. GRUBB.
HILLS.—Died at Stewartville, ——, April 19, 1900, of consumption, my wife, Mrs. A. M. Hills, aged 46 years. Funeral services were conducted by Elder R. G. Jones (Congregational). Text, 2 Tim. 4: 6-8. A. M. HILLS.
VAN KIRK.—Sister C. E. Van Kirk, wife of A. H. Van Kirk of Dodge Center, Minn., died Jan. 30, 1900. She rejoiced in the Third Angel’s Message until death. The funeral was conducted by the writer, from Ps. 17: 15. J. F. POGUE.
KRATZER.—Died April 2, 1900, at Cassville, Ind., Conner Ross Kratzer, aged 3 years, 19 days, oldest son of Theodore and Bell Kratzer, after an illness of one day. Funeral services were conducted by the writer. Text, Job 14: 14. J. E. COLLINS.
ANDROSS.—Died at Walla Walla, Wash., April 11, 1900, Mrs. Sophronia Andross. Sister Andross was born in New York June 19, 1827. She with her husband accepted present truth in 1885. Her faith in the message was unswerving to the last. Funeral services were conducted by the writer, from Heb. 9: 27, 28. W. F. MARTIN.
HYATT.—Died at Elisio, Cal., April 12, 1900, of tuberculosis, Sister Laura Hyatt, aged 43 years, 2 months, 7 days. The deceased came to Ventura, Cal., about seven years ago, when she accepted present truth and united with the church of Seventh-day Adventists. Words of comfort were spoken by the writer. F. W. HARMON.
WILLIAMSON.—Died near Steubenville, Ohio, March 13, 1900, my daughter, Mrs. E. B. Williamson, aged 37 years. She was converted at her home, and united with the Mt. Vernon Seventh-day Adventist church in 1892, and was baptized in Lake Erie during the last camp-meeting held at Cleveland. She sleeps in Jesus. MRS. R. A. SHANE.
FALLON.—Died at Kirwin, Kan., April 27, 1900, Sister Mary Fallon, aged 76 years, 1 month, 8 days. Sister Fallon accepted the truth, and united with the Kirwin church, in 1891. She now rests in hope of a part in the first resurrection. Words of comfort were spoken by the writer, from Isa. 25: 8, assisted by Elder J. W. Covert. T. GODFREY.
THURSTON.—Died at Randolph, N. Y., April 25, 1900, Brother Daniel Thurston, aged 90 years, 6 months, 5 days. Father Thurston accepted the truth in 1867, through the efforts of Elder R. F. Cottrell, since which time he has lived in confidence of the faith delivered to him. Funeral discourse was given from Job 14: 14, by the writer. HOMER W. CARR.
WOODLEY.—Died in Toronto, Ontario, May 10, 1900, Sister Mary Ann Woodley, aged 60 years, 4 months, 2 days. She accepted present truth about three years ago, and became a devoted member of the Toronto church. Her sufferings were quite severe and protracted, but she bore all patiently. Funeral was conducted by the writer. Text, Ps. 116: 15. F. D. STARR.
HILLER.—Died in Almer, Mich., of old age, Sister Nancy Hiller, aged 80 years, 10 months, 16 days. Sister Hiller gave her heart to the Lord at an early age and became a member of the Methodist Church. In 1865 she heard and accepted the truths of the Third Angel’s Message. Funeral services were conducted by the writer, assisted by Brother Sylvester Craig. W. H. WILBER.
DRAPER.—Died at Guadalajara, Mexico, April 25, 1900, of quick consumption, our son, De Witt A. Draper, aged 29 years, 9 months, 2 days. He was sent to Mexico in March in hopes of regaining his health, but steadily failed until his death, which was triumphant in the Lord. He had been a faithful manager in the Helping Hand Mission at Cleveland, Ohio, for the last year. P. P. AND E. L. DRAPER.
CLARK.—Fell asleep in Jesus, at Gardena, Cal., Feb. 9, 1900, Austin A. Clark, aged 43 years, 1 month, 15 days. He accepted the Third Angel’s Message and kindred truths about six and a half years ago, and was ever a faithful Christian. The funeral services were held in the Methodist church, of Gardena, conducted by Elder Wm. Healey, assisted by the pastor of the Methodist church. He was buried at Compton. M. E. H. CLARK.
BARTLETT.—Fell asleep in Jesus, at College View, Neb., April 7, 1900, Mrs. Sally Bartlett, aged 84 years, 26 days. Mother was born in Brookfield, N. Y., and at the age of sixteen found Christ as her Saviour, and united with the Methodist church at Winfield. She heard the Adventist doctrine preached in 1843-44, and with others studied to know if these things were so. Early in the fifties she accepted the Sabbath and was a charter member of the Brookfield church. The services at College View were conducted by Elder O. A. Johnson. The remains were then taken to Conway, Iowa, for interment. MRS. LUCY JONES.
GARDNER.—Fell asleep in Jesus, at Slocumville, R. I., March 26, 1900, Mary S. Gardiner, aged 56 years. The immediate cause of her death was la grippe. But Sister Gardiner had been in poor health for about twelve years, having her limbs nearly paralyzed, and also being blind. The Lord called her out of darkness into his marvelous light about one year ago, and although unable to see or walk, she “asked not to be excused,” but meekly followed her Saviour in baptism, and united with the Slocumville church, June 11, 1899. From that time she has been a faithful witness to Christ, both by her words and her daily life. Words of comfort were spoken by Elder E. R. Wood, from Ps. 127: 2. E. F. HENRY.
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WANTED.—Young S. D. A. women, with true missionary spirit and a desire to work for children. Address Matron, Children’s Christian Home, 2408 S. Park Ave., Chicago, Ill.
WANTED.—A first-class stone mason. Must have knowledge of field stone; also be handy at brick work and plastering. Must be a Sabbath-keeper. For particulars, address Samuel Bowyer, Rolla, N. D.
The Great Demand
For the article entitled “An Open Letter to Christians of all Denominations, the Church of Rome Excepted,” by S. D. Heady, has exhausted the extra numbers of the REVIEW AND HERALD published under date of May 8, 1900.
Owing to the interest which this particular article has created, and it being so appropriate for missionary work and general distribution among ministers and other Christian workers, it has been decided to issue it as No. 25 of the Words of Truth Series.
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AGENTS WANTED ... FOR THE ... “Desire of Ages.”
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PERHAPS there is nothing that has such power to lift the poor out of their poverty, the wretched out of their misery, to make the burden bearer forget his burdens, the sick his sufferings, the sorrower his grief, the downtrodden his degradation, as good books. Particularly is this true when applied to publications that have the Bible for their foundation, and especially such a book is “THE DESIRE OF AGES.”
It will be a friend to the lonely, a companion to the deserted, joy to the joyless, hope to the hopeless, a helper to the helpless, good cheer and courage to the disheartened. It will bring light into darkness and sunshine into shadow; it reveals the life and character of the Master in such a way as to give the reader a new glimpse of the depth of love that prompted the Father to give his only begotten Son for the fallen race.
A copy of “THE DESIRE OF AGES” should be in every home. It will sell, and every church should have one or more of their members engaged in calling the attention of the people to the wonderful truths contained in this book.
Words of Commendation for It.
Executive Department, State of Indiana, INDIANAPOLIS, IND., March, 21, 1900. I HAVE examined “The Desire of Ages,” and find it of great value in Bible study. Along with the birth and life of Christ as found in the New Testament, “The Desire of Ages” presents the types and shadows of the Old Testament Scriptures, and reveals their complete fulfillment in Christ. This book is helpful to the Bible student. It is full of inspiring thought, and its study must greatly benefit the searcher after Bible truth. GOV. JAMES A. MOUNT.
Rector’s Study, St. Thomas Episcopal Church, BATTLE CREEK, MICH., Jan. 22, 1900. I HAVE examined with much interest and great pleasure “The Desire of Ages,” the Life of Christ, written by Mrs. E. G. White. It is one of the very best lives of the Christ of mankind extant. Admirable plan and force of evangelical teaching places it pre-eminently as a word for the student and Christian, as well as the humblest believer. The cross shines out from these pages as a symbol alike of blessedness and power. Those not having a record of the Life of lives will not make a mistake in purchasing this. Those possessing other lives will find this of inestimable value. REV. LEWIS BROWN. 54 ADAMS ST., BATTLE CREEK, MICH., Jan. 23, 1900.
A VERY hopeful sign of the times is the fact of accumulating literature written in recent years concerning the “Man of Galilee.” The last work in this line that has come to my attention is a large, generously illustrated volume entitled “The Desire of Ages,” which is the ripe fruit of the mind and heart of Mrs. E. G. White.
It is a spirited narrative of the life and teachings of Jesus, from the manger to the cross, written from the orthodox point of view, and yet, unsectarian, sweet, and sympathetic. Perhaps the keynote of the work is expressed in one sentence of the author: “The glory shining in the face of Jesus is the glory of self-sacrificing love.” REV. GEORGE W. BUCKLEY. DELPHOS, OHIO.
HAVING examined the book “The Desire of Ages,” I would recommend it as a desirable book for the home. The subject it treats is most important, and has been developed by a master mind. It is spiritual, fascinating, instructive, and can not be studied without giving higher and greater ideas of him who is the “Desire of Ages.” We would recommend every family to purchase a copy of it for their own and especially for the benefit of the young. REV. T. B. RECKARD (Baptist). SPENCERVILLE, OHIO.
THE book entitled “The Desire of Ages,” containing nine sections with 87 chapters, closing with the ascension of Christ, is one worthy an important place in every home. The subject matter of the book is one that is of interest to every one. Its arrangement is such that the reader is fascinated by the manner of its presentation, and as he reads, he is more and more delighted with the sentences as they lead him step by step into a fuller understanding and appreciation of the life and character of Him who is the “Desire of Ages.” REV. O. L. COOK (Methodist.) LONDON, N., ENGLAND.
I HAVE just completed reading “The Desire of Ages.” It is, indeed, a most wonderful book. Its style is such that one feels while reading as if passing with the Saviour through the scenes of his life, trials, and sufferings. This book will surely create a desire in many hearts to have the Saviour abide with and in them. I hope the volume will be placed in the homes of millions. J. N. LOUGHBOROUGH.
“THE DESIRE OF AGES,” by Mrs. E. G. White. This book gives a complete outline of the life and work of the Saviour, and it will be found that this work will be especially helpful and beneficial to those studying the present series of the International Sunday-school Lessons, which covers a period for the next eighteen months. The illustrations have been prepared by eminent New York artists, and are first-class in every particular. “CENTRAL METHODIST.” BIDDEFORD, ME.
“THE DESIRE OF AGES,” by Mrs. E. G. White, seems to me to be not so much an attempt to present a new “Life of Christ” as to bring that wonderful life itself in contact with the reader. The story is beautifully written. As an example of book-making the work is a success; paper, type, and illustrations are in chaste harmony. The book should have a wide circulation. CLIFTON K. FLANDERS (Baptist). SACO, ME.
FROM my examination of “The Desire of Ages” I would say it is a life of Christ very superior to many lives of Christ being sold to-day. It is a work which, while designed to be popular, is fertile in suggestiveness for the scholar. Mrs. White has evidently made a careful study of the life of Christ. GEORGE E. NICHOLS.
TOLEDO, OHIO, May 10, 1900. HAVING examined “The Desire of Ages” I am deeply impressed with the simplicity, directness, and loyalty of the author in setting forth the blessedness of genuine Christian living. A child can take in these teachings. I should rejoice to see a copy of this book in every home. “Is not the life more than meat” for us and our children? REV. W. H. HORMEL, Pastor Third Presbyterian Church.
BATTLE CREEK, MICH. HAVING carefully examined “The Desire of Ages,” by Mrs. E. G. White, I with pleasure commend it as superior to any life of Christ I have ever read. I have Farrar’s “Life of Christ” in my library, and would gladly exchange it for “The Desire of Ages.” GEORGE B. KULP, Pastor Immanuel Church.
The above words of commendation show that “The Desire of Ages” is highly appreciated, and read with interest and profit by all. The present is the opportune time to work for it. To delay will mean defeat. The various styles of binding and prices bring it within the reach of all. It contains 87 chapters, 866 pages, 38 full-page engravings, besides a series of 300 smaller half-tone engravings made especially for the book.
For full particulars concerning terms and territory address your State tract society, or REVIEW AND HERALD PUB. CO., Battle Creek, Mich., or PACIFIC PRESS PUB. CO., Oakland, Cal.
The Census
PLEASE read first of all and just now the article on “The Census,” in this paper, page 343. By so doing you will do a favor to yourself and to another.
Japan’s Buddhist Doctors Study Christianity
JAPAN has sent to the United States two Buddhist doctors “to study Christianity.” Japan, her Buddhist doctors, and all, would do far better in this matter to study the word of Christ—the Bible, the book of Christianity.
Japan and America
The editor of a Japanese paper, has an article in the Independent of May 3, on “Japan and America,” in which he says: “We have regarded, and still regard, the United States in the light of a leader, in the light of a benefactor—nay, in the light of a mother.”
The Gospel of the Kingdom
By Editor
WE suppose that all are attentively following the studies in the REVIEW on the "Gospel of the Kingdom." If not, then real loss is incurred. They are all excellent; but the one in this week's REVIEW is worthy of especial notice: a vast truth and a mighty principle are there considered.
France’s Religious Associations Law
IN the French Parliament, May 22, the prime minister of France said that the government would ask the vote of “a law dealing with religious associations whose vested properties could not be allowed to swell in order to furnish the adversaries of the republic with their war funds.” This is a perfectly plain reference to the Catholic Church in France.
The Opening of Mindanao and Jolo
A UNITED STATES army officer, writing to the Independent, of “The Opening of Mindanao and Jolo,” says: “Arriving at Davao we found that the American flag was already flying, and that the town had been peaceful except for a small amount of bloodshed which had resulted from a semicivilized people experimenting with the edged tool of self-government.”
Paternal Government Is Despotic
In resenting the suggestion that the government established by the United States in Porto Rico, is imperial, the Independent says that “those who utter it forget the existence and qualities of the American people. The government of Porto Rico is paternal rather than imperial.” But who does not know that the imperial government of Rome, of which this, so far, is a perfect likeness, was the most paternal government that ever was seen on the earth; and, therefore, the most despotic—which is only to say that any paternal government, among nations, is only despotic.
Open Letter to the Ministers
By Editor
THAT “Open Letter to the Ministers” that we promised to reprint this week has been called for in so many thousands that the only way fully to supply them was to print the “Open Letter” in tract form. So instead of reprinting it in the REVIEW, all orders will be filled with it as printed in the tract. Let everybody get it, and scatter it everywhere.
A COMMON-SENSE PLAN FOR THE POOR.
By Editor
In reply to that little advertisement in the “Special Notice” column, we have so far received the names and addresses of nearly two thousand Seventh-day Adventist church members who do not take the REVIEW. In most cases the church elder, or church clerk writes to us that these people are too poor to subscribe. Now, the REVIEW office would not be able to tell who are and who are not deserving ones, even if it were able to send the paper free to all of them. This is one of the very reasons why the Spirit of Prophecy, speaking on this point, has said: “If any are too poor to take it, the church should, by subscription, raise the amount of the full price of the paper, and supply the destitute families. How much better would this plan be than throwing the poor upon the mercies of the publishing house or the tract and missionary society.”—“Testimonies for the Church,” Vol. IV, page 598.
Now, it takes only three cents a week to send the REVIEW to one poor family in your church. How many of these two thousand are really so poor that they can not spend three cents a week? How many can not raise twenty-five cents in two months? We believe that when the matter is presented to them right, it will be found that not one in ten is really too poor to do this much. And where the few are found who are really too poor, what church is it that can not find and spend twenty-five cents in two months to have the REVIEW sent to such poor ones? This would be missionary work, as truly as is any other.
Another bit of advice from that same selection in the Testimonies, says: “The REVIEW is a valuable paper; it contains matters of great interest to the church, and should be placed in every family of believers. . . . Our people should make greater efforts to extend the circulation of the REVIEW. If our brethren and sisters would only manifest greater earnestness and put forth more persevering efforts to accomplish this, it would be done. Every family should have this paper. . . . Those who consent to do without the REVIEW AND HERALD lose much.”
In view of this, will you not see to it that the poor ones in your church, at least, are supplied with the REVIEW? How many of these two thousand names sent to us, belong to your church? Please look into the matter.
In order to assist you in inducing as many as possible to subscribe for the REVIEW, we have sent, and will again send, sample copies to all of these persons. Many of our isolated companies long to be visited by the living preacher. However, if such were supplied with the REVIEW, that need would be partly, if not wholly, met; for “it is a fact that the circulation of our papers is doing even a greater work than the living preacher can do.”
DO NOT FORGET, IN THE REVIEW OF JUNE 12, 1900,
By Editor
we are to begin that series of invaluable articles in the Home and Health department. No one can afford to lose them.
The Marshaling of the Nations
A MAN who had bought a copy of the “Marshaling of the Nations,” said that the map alone in it that shows the partitioning of the globe, is worth a dollar. And the pamphlet with that map and four others, with all the reading, costs only ten cents. Everybody ought to read it. Address Pacific Press, Oakland, Cal., or Review and Herald, Battle Creek, Mich.
What the Yellow Address Label Indicates
By Editor
What does the yellow address label on your paper indicate? If it reads, “June, 1900,” it indicates that the “Subscription Order” blank inclosed in last week’s paper should be filled out by you now, and mailed to us at once.