p. 24 | Review and Herald, Vol. 85, No. 49. (12/3/1908)

Earlier text: Medical Convention of the Pacific Union Conference

The BEST BOOKS of the SEASON

for YOUNG PEOPLE

The Speaker’s Manual of Pronunciation

This work is intended primarily as a text-book to be used in class-study of pronunciation, but is equally valuable to every one who speaks the English language, whether minister, teacher, or student.

Mispronunciation is often the result of carelessness or simply the following of some one else who does not speak correctly. To correct the most common errors, and to present, in convenient form, a list of the words most often mispronounced, is the object of “The Speaker’s Manual.”

There are over two thousand words in the list. The familiar diacritical marking is used throughout.

Part of the book is devoted to “Rules for Spelling,” “Exercises in Enunciation,” “Homonyms,” and “More Than Half a Hundred Don’ts.” The suggestions under the last head are invaluable to those who wish to be accurate in their choice of words. Many common expressions pass as correct when they are really wrong. Those who wish to speak correctly, will avail themselves of every opportunity to add to their knowledge of the language.

“The Speaker’s Manual” contains 127 pages, size 3⅝ x 5¾ inches. It can easily be slipped into the pocket for ready reference.

Price, cloth . . . . . $ .25

My Garden Neighbors

It is natural for boys and girls to love to be outdoors, but many of them fail to see interesting companions in the birds and animals about them.

“My Garden Neighbors” is a collection of interesting stories, each one true, about the birds and animals with which the author became acquainted. He tells boys and girls how they may cultivate the acquaintance of robins, thrushes, sparrows, etc., and how to tell one bird from another.

Twenty-eight pages are devoted to accurate descriptions as to size, color, range, and other characteristics of the different birds. The descriptions and the accompanying key enable one to become familiar with the birds he meets.

Price, cloth . . . . . $1.00

A Man of Valor

Every young person appreciates an interesting story, especially if the story is true. As a treasure-house of true stories and wholesome literature, the Bible is unequaled. In no other book are the high ideals and the essential qualities of a noble character so ably presented as in the lives of the men and women of the Bible.

Jonathan is the hero of the book, “A Man of Valor.” Around the narrative of his life have been grouped the stirring events of his father’s reign, his friendship with David, and, in fact, the history of Israel from Saul’s anointing to the beginning of David’s reign.

Any one who will call to mind the events which this period covers can see the possibilities in a book of this kind. To say that the author has written an excellent and instructive narrative is putting it far too mildly. The story is fascinating, the descriptions are faultless; but despite this there is no fictitious name nor character introduced into the book, nor has the author allowed himself to drift into the realm of the improbable.

Aside from its value as a connected story, the volume will be found to contain a wealth of historical facts, a good grasp of the social and political conditions, and an insight into the religious rites and ceremonies, of ancient Israel, which will throw added light on other portions of the Old Testament. We feel safe in saying that “A Man of Valor” will prove one of the most popular books that we have issued.

Price, cloth, 247 pages . . . . . $ .75

Talks With My Students

The personal qualities which make for success or failure are, and have always been, the same. Young people need to keep in mind that within themselves the battle is won or lost.

In “Talks to My Students,” the author dwells on the personal qualities which are the great factors in success. There are twelve talks in all, but the chapters on “Economy,” “Promptness,” “Adaptability,” and “Enthusiasm” are alone worth many times the price of the book.

More than one student can testify to the fact that the chapel talks which Professor Griggs gave at South Lancaster Academy were an inspiration to him. Now that these talks have been put into book form, every young person should procure a copy.

Price, cloth . . . . . $ .50

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New York City WASHINGTON, D. C. Battle Creek, Mich.

Education Section Omitted

By Editor

AN article by Elder A. G. Daniells in the Editorial department gives some information concerning our experiences in printing the Thanksgiving number of the REVIEW. In addition to what is there stated, we are obliged to announce that the Education section of the REVIEW for December will necessarily be omitted, in order that the paper required for such a thirty-two-page number may be used in printing the special REVIEW. Although sufficient stock was purchased for six hundred thousand copies of this paper, when only four hundred thousand were ordered, yet this has all been used, and much more. It being impossible to secure this special size paper on short notice, we find it necessary to use all the stock in hand in order to fill immediate orders, and deem it advisable to omit the Education feature this month, in favor of the orders for the special REVIEW. The department will be resumed in January.

Union Meeting in Baltimore

A UNION meeting of several local churches was held in Baltimore on Sabbath, November 21. Elder George B. Thompson assisted the president of the conference, Elder L. F. Starr, in conducting this meeting.

Perrin to Lead India Printing Office

Brother W. E. Perrin, of Des Moines, Iowa, arrived in Washington recently, to spend a little time in our press department before going on to India, to take charge of the mission printing-office in that field.

Australasian Union Conference Missionary Work

THE report of the Australasian Union Conference meeting shows that again it was a missionary conference. Laborers were recommended to Java, the Philippines, Pitcairn Island, Tonga, Fiji, and Singapore, not to speak of transfers in the various conferences of Australia and New Zealand.

Special Review Circulation

WHEN the Review Office closed on the evening before Thanksgiving, five hundred ninety thousand copies of the special REVIEW had been sent out. The remaining orders will be filled as fast as the paper can be printed.

Lake Union Herald

An eight-page weekly paper, the Lake Union Herald, will hereafter represent the interests of the Lake Union Conference. This paper will be issued from the printing department of Emmanuel Missionary College, Berrien Springs, Mich. The first number is at hand, and gives good promise of being a well-edited paper.

Atlanta Sanitarium Booklet

FROM the management of the Atlanta (Ga.) Sanitarium there comes to our table an attractive illustrated booklet giving full information concerning the institution and its work. We are pleased to learn from a private letter from the medical superintendent, Dr. J. H. Neall, that the outlook for the institution is very encouraging.

Bridge Near the Sanitarium

It gives us much satisfaction to be able to state that the contract has been let for the erection of a bridge across the Sligo, near the plot of ground on which the Sanitarium and Foreign Mission Seminary are located. This bridge will be two hundred seventy feet long, built of reinforced concrete, and at such a height above the stream and with such approaches as will reduce the steep grades on the present road to very gentle ones, and render the access to our institutions much easier. The contract calls for the completion of the bridge next April, about one month before the time for the next General Conference. We are sure that all the visitors to the conference will greatly appreciate this improvement.

German Mission Number

By Editor

The special Mission number of the Christlicher Hausfreund has been received. This number of our German paper contains substantially the same articles and illustrations as are found in the special number of the REVIEW, and will be used by the members of our German churches for distribution among their German-speaking neighbors and friends. It presents the same attractive appearance as the special number of the REVIEW, and we believe it will be received with favor. The first edition of the paper consisted of forty-five thousand copies, thirty thousand of which had been ordered up to November 15. We hope this issue will have a large circulation.

Watchman Changes to Monthly

By Editor

management of the Southern Publishing Association, of Nashville, Tenn., announce that with the beginning of the new year the Watchman will be changed from a weekly to a forty-eight page monthly, with the cover printed in colors. Some important phase of the advent message will constitute the leading feature of each issue, the January number dealing with the United States in prophecy. The retail price of this magazine will be ten cents a copy, with the same rates to agents as on our other magazines. We believe this change to be a wise one, and confidently expect that in its new form the Watchman will have a much larger circulation than heretofore.

The Presidency of the Columbia Union Conference

By A. G. Daniells

THE members of the Columbia Union Conference Committee met in council at Takoma Park, D. C., November 18, 19. Among other important actions of the committee, was the election of Elder George B. Thompson to the presidency of the union conference, to take the place of Elder E. E. Andross, who, on account of the continued ill health of Mrs. Andross, has located in Southern California. Elder Thompson has entered upon his duties, and went to Mount Vernon last week to look after important interests of the conference. It is a pleasure to be able to report that the work generally is moving forward very encouragingly in this union conference, notwithstanding the changes that have been made in the presidency during the year. We believe that its organization was a step in the right direction, and we have abundant evidence that the conferences composing it will be greatly strengthened as a result. A. G. DANIELLS.