It is with much pleasure and thankfulness that we have observed from week to week the steadily increasing reports of the canvassing work in Great Britain. Evidently the Lord has set his hand to the work for its revival, as he has promised to do in all parts of the world where his people will co-operate with him. May this spirit of revival spread to every land.
Revival of the Canvassing Work
THERE is a general revival of the canvassing work in nearly all parts of the United States this spring. This increased activity is specially marked in Kansas, where they now have at least thirty-four agents who are selling about two thousand dollars' worth of books a month.
Young Worker Bound for Scotland
Miss Berta Taylor, of Keene, Tex., has called at our Office during the past week. She is on her way to Scotland, where she will join her brother Earnest, who went there one year ago. Sister Taylor expects to sail from New York, May 19. God's people in this country will indeed esteem it a privilege to follow with their prayers these dear young workers who are consecrating their lives to the work in other lands.
Duties of a General Agent
1. He should select and train agents.
2. Allot and control all territory.
3. Personally engage in the work with his agents, thus sharing in their difficulties.
4. Teach agents how to deliver their books, and deliver them personally when necessary.
5. Have a thorough knowledge of the territory, and see that the agent works it thoroughly.
6. Keep a record of all territory canvassed, when and by whom, also number of books sold.
7. Help the agents with their accounts, and teach them how to keep clear of debt.
8. Promote the sale of our trade books among the members of our churches.
9. Be an agent among agents, thus gaining their confidence, and an experience which will enable him to help them.
Encouraging Outlook in the Central Union
By W. A. Colcord
THERE are evidences that new life is coming into the canvassing work throughout the field. The canvassers’ institutes which have been held recently have been well attended, and from them a large number of canvassers are going out to engage in the work.
The Pacific Union Recorder of April 23 says: “The outlook for a successful year in circulating the printed page in western Oregon and western Washington is very encouraging.”
Reporting a twelve-hours’ experience, A. S. McCully, writing to the Southwestern Union Record, says: “I recently made a trip to visit some canvassers in the field, and while out, spent twelve hours canvassing for ‘Coming King’ with the following results: exhibitions given, twenty-seven; orders taken, twenty-five; value, $31.50. I never saw the people more willing to buy books than at the present. The season is now advancing nicely, and prospects are bright. Let us who are canvassers press our work by putting in faithful time.”
A large number of canvassers have gone into the field in Kansas. A good number are to go out this summer in Nebraska, and following the canvassers’ institute to be held at Union College the latter part of May, many students expect to engage in the canvassing work during vacation, in the different conferences in the Central Union. Some of our brightest and best students in the college are by this means making their way through school. And we do not know of a better way they could do it.
So, altogether, the outlook for the canvassing work is encouraging. More attention is being given to this work than has been given to it for some time, and we may expect to see gratifying results.
W. A. COLCORD.
Current Mention
—Through United States Consul McWade, at Canton, China, details have been received at Washington of a great famine in Kwangsi Province, China, by which 150,000 people have been reduced to starvation.
—A number of manufacturing plants in Chicago have decided to leave that city and locate in a smaller city, on account of the trouble and loss they have experienced from labor strikes in the Western metropolis.
—A dispatch from The Hague says it is announced that Finns of all classes have decided to issue an appeal on May 12 to the public opinion of all Western countries, in which they will protest against the violent measures of the Russian government that are being enforced in Finland.
—Satisfactory tests have recently been made of the giant sixteen-inch gun at Sandy Hook, which throws a shell weighing nearly a ton and a quarter, and has a range of about twenty miles. Smokeless powder is used, but to explode this about sixteen pounds of black rifle powder is necessary for each discharge.
—Conflicting reports of Russia’s intentions regarding the occupation of Manchuria continue to be published in the press dispatches, but it can safely be said that Russia has no intention of giving up her hold on China. At the same time Russia seems anxious to preserve friendly relations with the powers, and especially to maintain her traditional attitude of friendship for the United States.
—A Constantinople dispatch reports that thirteen Christians were killed and nineteen were wounded, and three Mussulmans were killed, during the recent outbreak at Monastir. In an encounter between imperial troops and a force of insurgents in the neighboring village of Zapari on May 6 eleven Bulgarians were killed, and seventy-four were made prisoners. There has been a wild panic in Monastir, Macedonia, since Thursday, when there was a series of dynamite explosions, followed by murderous street fights, in which women took part by the side of the men.
—It is believed at Rome that the recent visit of Emperor William to the pope was made for the purpose of attempting a reconciliation between the Vatican and the Italian government.
—According to a report issued by the Inter-State Commerce Commission, railway accidents in this country during the last three months of the year 1902 caused 266 deaths and bodily injury to 2,788 persons.
—A new malady known as the tropical worm disease has attacked 20,000 miners in Westphalia, Germany, and the government has sent a force of 150 doctors to combat it. The disease attacks those who rarely come above ground in their work, and is frequently fatal.
—The city of Valparaiso, Chile, was, on May 12, given over to a mob led by the striking dock laborers, which after a fierce fight with the police, in which many were killed and wounded, routed the latter, and held full possession of the city. The police were withdrawn and kept within their barracks, the authorities seeming to be powerless to check the disorder. Much damage was done to property in the city and harbor.
—The recent massacre of Jews at Kishinef, in southwest Russia, in which fifty persons were killed and several hundred severely injured, is largely due, it is said, to the economic conditions which have grown up there through the superior business capacity of the Jews, who have acquired control both of trade and of employment in all the larger towns. Reports of the massacre state that the most dreadful atrocities were perpetrated upon the victims, the city being given over to the rioters for nearly a week, the police and soldiers remaining passive spectators of the scenes.
—Evidence which has come to light in connection with the search for the maker of the dynamite bomb left on the Cunard pier in New York City to be placed on board the “Umbria,” affords reason for believing that the mysterious disappearance of the White Star steamship “Naronic,” which left Liverpool in February, 1893, carrying a crew of fifty-five men and fifteen passengers, and was never seen or heard from afterward, met its fate by means of a bomb exploded on the ship while at sea. The evidence consists of a note written in French, found among some effects left by the man who sent the bomb to the pier, containing the statement, “The destruction of the ‘Naronic’ was complete.”
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
Pennsylvania, Kingston........ June 4-14
Vermont............ Sept. 3-13
CANADIAN UNION CONFERENCE
Ontario, Berlin................ June 18-28
Maritime, Fredericton, N. B.......... May 29 to June 8
LAKE UNION CONFERENCE
Wisconsin, Oshkosh........... Aug. 12-24
NORTHERN UNION CONFERENCE
Manitoba........................ July 1-8 Minnesota, Stillwater..... May 29 to June 7
North Dakota, Carrington........ June 23-28
South Dakota, Madison......... June 10-21
CENTRAL UNION CONFERENCE
Iowa, Colfax................. May 28 to June 7
PACIFIC UNION CONFERENCE
Upper Columbia, Pendleton........ May 14-24
Western Washington, Centralia.... May 21-31
Western Oregon, Salem.... May 28 to June 7
EUROPEAN UNION CONFERENCE
South England, Portsmouth.... May 29 to June 7
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.
Pennsylvania Camp-Meeting
By R. A. Underwood
THIS is the last time I can speak to you through the REVIEW before you will have decided whether or not you will attend this meeting. Eternal interests of far greater importance than all earthly things are involved in the decisions that some will make as to whether trifling things shall keep them and their children away from this God-appointed means of spiritual growth and power. The angels of God have been on the ground as an advance guard. God has greatly helped us, when outward appearances were much against us.
We have a nice location for the meeting, across the river from Wilkesbarre, in Kingston, on Pierce Street, easy of access to the street cars, and with pleasant surroundings. Elder S. S. Shrock's article in another column gives full directions for reaching the grounds. The reduced rates for round-trip tickets on the card order plan are made to Wilkesbarre, hence nearly all will come to some one of the depots in Wilkesbarre. One or two street-car fares will take them to the camp-ground in Kingston. We have arranged with H. Hackenberry's express delivery to carry from the depots in Wilkesbarre to the camp-ground all baggage which can not be carried by hand on the street22cars, and to return the same to depots at the close of the camp-meeting, for twenty-five cents for each piece. All checks for such baggage should be brought to the camp-ground, and our agent there will see to its delivery, and collect for the same. Considerable will be saved if all give strict attention to this instruction.
EXCELLENT HELP
Elders A. G. Daniells, S. N. Haskell, I. H. Evans, H. W. Cottrell, and M. Mattson are expected. Dr. Bradford and his wife, of the Philadelphia Sanitarium, will have charge of the dining tent, and otherwise labor for the good of the campers.
ESPECIAL EFFORTS
will be made to help the young people and the children by experienced persons who will have charge of their meetings. “Suffer the little children to come unto me, and forbid them not.” Let all come, and let invitations be extended to friends and neighbors. “The Spirit and the bride say, Come. And let him that heareth say, Come.” Our invitation may be the last call to some poor, struggling soul. Let all pray for the success of the meeting in the salvation of many souls.
Send immediately for card orders for reduced railroad rates to V. H. Cook, Box 614, Williamsport, Pa., and state what road you wish to go on to the meeting.
R. A. UNDERWOOD.
Ontario Camp-Meeting
By G. B. Thompson
THE annual conference and camp-meeting of the Ontario Conference will be held at Berlin, June 18-28, and we hope to meet as many of the Sabbath-keepers from all parts of the conference as possible. This will be a very important gathering; we are living in perilous times, and all should avail themselves of this opportunity to seek the Lord for light and power to stand amid the perils with which we are beset on every side. Elder Thurston, president of the union conference, and Elder R. A. Underwood will be with us, and we hope to have other help also from the General Conference. But best of all, the Lord will be there to bless all who will receive him. Important matters will come up for consideration, and each church should be represented by a full delegation. Let all come who can. Bring the children also. Read Joel 2:15-17. Tents will be on hand to rent. Let those who desire tents write to Elder S. G. Huntington, Berlin, Ontario.
In harmony with the recommendation of the last General Conference that I make Ontario my field of labor, I am closing my labors in the New York Conference, and hope soon to reach Ontario, and expect to be at the camp-meeting. Brethren and sisters, let us earnestly pray for the special blessing of God to rest upon us at the Berlin camp-meeting. G. B. THOMPSON.
Maritime Conference
By G. E. Langdon
The first annual meeting of the Maritime Conference of Seventh-day Adventists will convene at Fredericton, New Brunswick, May 29 to June 8. Ample ministerial help will be in attendance. We expect this meeting to be attended with great spiritual blessing. Let no trivial matters keep you away.
On the Intercolonial Railway those purchasing first-class ticket going journey, and taking a certificate showing that they are to attend the conference, will receive a return ticket free by presenting their certificate at St. John station when returning home. Those coming on the Star line steamboats from St. John to Fredericton should purchase a ticket for the Adventist conference at Fredericton and for return. This ticket will cost one dollar, and must be signed at the conference. The boat leaves St. John daily, except Sunday, at 8:30 A. M. Street cars pass the Inter-colonial station every ten minutes, going directly to the Fredericton boat wharf; fare, five cents.
G. E. LANGDON.
The Minnesota Conference and Camp-Meeting
THE annual session of the Minnesota Conference of Seventh-day Adventists will be held in connection with the State camp-meeting at Stillwater, May 29 to June 7. The regular business of the conference will be confined to the first four days of the meeting, May 29 to June 2. The regular workers' meeting will precede the conference, being held from May 22-29.
Churches will please elect delegates at once, and send names of the same to the conference secretary, Elder H. F. Phelps, 118 W. Minnehaha Boulevard, Minneapolis, Minn. Each church is entitled to one delegate at large, and one delegate for every fifteen of its membership.
The different lines of railway in the State have kindly granted a reduced rate of one and one-third fare for the round trip, on the certificate plan. To secure the reduction, each one, when purchasing his ticket to come to the meeting, should secure a certificate for the same from the agent. This certificate should be brought to the camp-ground and turned in immediately to the secretary, Elder H. F. Phelps. Those traveling over more than one line of railway in coming to the meeting should purchase a ticket over each line traversed, and should be sure to secure a certificate for each ticket purchased. This is an important point, as a large portion of those who will attend the meeting will have to change in St. Paul. Certificates will not be honored if issued to cover the purchase of more than one single-trip fare. In order to secure the reduction, tickets must be purchased from May 26 to June 1 inclusive, and they are good for the return trip any time during the meeting, and to June 10 inclusive. Those who fail to take the certificates, as directed, will have to pay full fare both ways. Tickets are honored by the railway companies only on the date of sale, so no one can purchase them during the specified time, and expect to use them at a later date.
We trust that all our brethren will make a special effort to attend this gathering. Many important measures will come before this meeting, and the counsel of each brother and sister in the State is needed, especially of those who are bearing the responsibilities in the home, on the farm, in the workshop, etc. Brethren, let us each lay down the busy cares of the home and business for a few days, and come up to this meeting prepared to share in the responsibilities of the work that the Lord has laid upon us to perform. May the heart of every member in Minnesota be uplifted to God in supplication for the success of this gathering and of his work in this State.
MINNESOTA CONFERENCE,
This Will Interest You
By Editor
The Correspondence School for Nurses connected with the Sanitarium Medical Missionary Training School will begin a new class the first of July, 1903. Lessons are sent weekly to students who are unable to leave home duties in order to take a regular course at one of our sanitariums. This is the fifth year this work has been in progress, and hundreds are availing themselves of it. Our pupils during the year of 1902 nearly doubled in number those of any previous year. Studies in eleven subjects are given, among which Christian Help work, and care and treatment of the sick are prominent. Our lessons have recently been rewritten and enlarged, and are in every way improved.
The tuition fee is five dollars for the entire course. This amount is to cover the cost of sending out lessons, correcting the replies, and returning the reports to the pupils. The few text-books required for this work are furnished at actual cost price. We shall organize a new class in July, which will continue one year. By taking double lessons some students finish in six months. We shall be glad to hear from all who are interested. A descriptive circular giving full particulars,23also testimonials from those who have taken the course, will be sent free on application. Address Correspondence Department Sanitarium Training School, Battle Creek, Mich.
South Dakota, Notice!
By C. A. Burman
THE South Dakota conference and camp-meeting will be held three miles southwest of Madison, June 10-21, in a beautiful grove on the bank of Lake Hermon. The first part of this gathering will be devoted to the business of the conference. We desire all our brethren and sisters to come early, that they may become better acquainted with the conference work, in order that we may pray and work together more intelligently. The last week will be devoted entirely to spiritual interests. Special attention will be given to youth and children. One day will be devoted to the interests of education. Do not miss this grand opportunity to become better acquainted with God and his Son Jesus Christ.
C. A. BURMAN.
Camp-Meeting Notice!
By John G. Walker
THE annual camp-meeting and conference for North Dakota will be held at Carrington, N. D., June 23-28. The churches will please elect their delegates to the conference on the following basis of representation: one delegate to each church organized and accepted by the conference, and an additional delegate for every ten members thereof. Delegates’ credentials are to be supplied by the secretary, Elder A. E. Christian, Kenmare, N. D. Preceding this and beginning June 18, there will be a workers’ meeting, at which we expect to have all our laborers present, canvassers included. This conference will be an important one, and we hope that all our brethren and sisters are planning to attend. Now, as never before, we should heed the admonition given in Heb. 10:24, 25.
JOHN G. WALKER,
Pres. of N. D. Conf.
The Pennsylvania Camp-Meeting
By S. S. Shrock
THE Pennsylvania camp-meeting will be located at Kingston, across the river from Wilkesbarre. Those who come over any of the roads leading into Wilkesbarre will walk two blocks, or if willing to pay an extra fare, take car and ride to city square, and there take a West Pittston, Luzern, Dallas, or Harvey Lake car for Kingston, and get off at Pierce Street, and walk two blocks to the right, or east, to the camp-ground. Those coming over the D. L. & W. R. R. will get off at Kingston, take car at depot, and ride to Kingston corners, where they will transfer and take any of the cars already mentioned, which run to the left, or out Wyoming Avenue to Pierce Street. They should bring their hand baggage with them on the street car; also bring their baggage checks to the grounds, and leave them at the grocery tent. Arrangements will be made by the conference to secure as cheap drayage as possible.
Those coming will need to send at once to V. H. Cook, Box 614, Williamsport, Pa., for card orders for reduced rate round-trip tickets. Be sure to keep this article, and bring it with you for reference on the way.
The meeting will open Thursday evening, June 4. Let all try to be on the ground a day or two before, so as to have time to get the tents and everything in good trim before the meeting opens; and then stay till the last meeting has closed.
While we hope for a good attendance from all parts of the State, I would especially urge our dear people in the eastern part of Pennsylvania to make a strong effort to be at this important gathering. We may never again have the camp-meeting so near our door. Bring your children with you; come with the peace of God in your hearts, and you will be sure to enjoy a profitable meeting. Let us plan as families to be ready to meet our God. He is coming soon.
S. S. SHROCK.
The Gospel to the Sick
By David Paulson
If you have ever been ill, you remember how heavily time hung on your hands, although the entire family were working untiringly for your comfort. But suppose that you had been in a hospital with perhaps a dozen other patients in the same ward, and one nurse trying to care for them all!
The city hospitals all over our land are filled with people whose plans and hopes for life have been more or less blasted, and whose hearts are especially susceptible to the influences of the gospel. Here is a splendid missionary field. Nearly all hospitals have certain visiting days, when permission would be granted to distribute to the patients such literature as the management approves.
The Life Boat has been found to be an excellent paper for this purpose. Where it has been introduced to the hospitals, the patients read it eagerly, and pass it from bed to bed. Then there are thousands of nurses, many of whom are noble and self-sacrificing souls. They will by the same means get a glimpse not only of our truth, but also of our medical missionary work. The same would be true to a certain extent of the physicians and hospital management. We are not only to proclaim the gospel from the pulpit, but also to carry it to the prison cells, military camps, and the bedside of the hospital patients.
A subscription paper passed among business men for this purpose would meet with the heartiest response,—two dollars will pay for ten copies of The Life Boat for one year,—or perhaps some one would donate the proceeds of one day's sales of The Life Boat for this purpose.
We believe that God will put it in the hearts of our young people to interest themselves in this matter, as it will open up a host of missionary opportunities. Address your State tract society, or 28 Thirty-third Place, Chicago.
DAVID PAULSON.
Obituaries
SMITH.—Died at Eugene, Ore., April 21, 1903, of scarlet fever, Orval Carlyle Smith, son of Mr. and Mrs. Archie Smith, aged 1 year, 9 months, 23 days. He was a very bright child, and dearly loved by all who knew him. We do not mourn as those without hope, for we know he is asleep in Jesus. S. E. DWYER.
JACKSON.—Died at New Hope, Ark., March 9, 1903, of heart disease, Nancy Jackson, aged 76 years, 4 months, and 13 days. The deceased accepted present truth in 1892. She leaves two sons and one daughter to mourn their loss. Words of comfort were spoken from Job 20, by H. C. Handley (Methodist). C. J. MORGAN.
THOMPSON.—Died at her home, near Omega, O. T., April 13, 1903, of Bright's disease, Mary Rothe Thompson. She was converted and joined the Adventist people in 1886, and has ever been a devoted and loyal Christian, and was loved by all who knew her. She died fully expecting to have a part in the first resurrection. She leaves a sorrowing husband and many relatives and friends to mourn their loss. Words of comfort were spoken by Brother A. Voth, from the eleventh of John and other scriptures, to a large congregation. *
NORRIS.—Died at Vicksburg, Miss., April 14, 1903, of pneumonia, Ross C. Norris, aged 55 years. She accepted present truth under the labors of the writer just four weeks and two days before her death. Sister Norris gave up all to follow Jesus and live this precious truth. She had been addicted to the use of narcotics from her childhood, but she threw them all away. Her hope of a blessed resurrection at the coming of Christ was firm. She leaves one daughter and two granddaughters to mourn their loss. The funeral services were conducted by the writer, from Rev. 14:13. F. R. ROGERS.
GARLOCK.—Died in Battle Creek, Mich., April 4, 1903, of a complication of diseases verging into consumption, William J. Garlock, aged 25 years, 9 months, and 19 days. His home was in Janesville, Wis., but he was here to obtain an education with the object of entering the ministry. At the age of fifteen he was converted and joined the Baptist Church. Five years later, through a series of meetings, he accepted the Bible truth on the second coming of Christ, the Sabbath of the Lord, and the hope and reward of the saints, and united with the Seventh-day Adventists. He showed an earnest faithfulness till the day of his death. He leaves a father, mother, one brother, and four sisters to mourn their loss. He was taken by sorrowing relatives to the home in Wisconsin for burial. L. D. VAN HORN.
CRAIG.—Died at his home, in Lyons, Mich., April 28, 1903, Brother George Craig, who was born Feb. 11, 1827, in Richland, Ohio. Brother Craig had reached the ripe age of 76. In 1874 he attended a series of tent meetings held by Elder Burrill, and was converted and accepted present truth, and ever since that time was a faithful member of the Lyons church. He died with a bright hope in the first resurrection. He leaves a wife, one son, and two daughters, and a large circle of friends. Words of comfort were spoken from John 6:40, by the writer, assisted by the M. E. pastors of the place. E. K. SLADE.
MORTON.—Died at her home at North Deering, Me., May 1, 1903, Mrs. Hannah E. Morton, aged 76 years and 10 months. For several years Sister Morton was in feeble health, and was tenderly and faithfully cared for by her daughter, Miss Eliza H. Morton. Sister Morton was a pioneer in our faith in this State, and her home was always open to all. Even the stranger was received with a warmth that made him feel his welcome. She was a sweet, faithful soul. Those who knew her could but love her. The blow fell heavily upon the daughter, who is the only remaining member of the family. Our hearts were sad when we laid away this mother in Israel, but we were comforted with the assurance that her work had been faithfully done, and her reward is sure. Soon will come the glad reunion in the blessed homeland. Remarks were made from 2 Tim. 4:7, 8, by the writer. H. C. BASNEY.
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.—A number of good strong men to work in and around a sawmill. Address W. H. Kynett, Mellen, Wis.
WANTED.—To hire a good farm-hand for six months. Will pay good wages. Address M. E. Coe, Belle Prairie, Minn.
WANTED.—Good Seventh-day Adventist girl to assist in light housework. Address Mrs. S. Block, 160 Chicago Ave., Kankakee, Ill.
WANTED.—To correspond with experienced shingle sawyers and other mill-hands who are Sabbath-keepers. Large wages and steady work to right persons. Address immediately Lock Box 51, Lynden, Wash.
WANTED.—Woman to do housework, plain sewing, and fruit canning in season. Work furnished to her the year round. Also, a man to work on fruit farm. Address J. S. Comins, R. F. D., Battle Creek, Mich.
FOR SALE.—Good ½ sec. of land in Clark Co., South Dakota; fair buildings, fine grove, abundance of good water, 1 mile from church and church school; desirable location. Must be sold soon. Price, $22.50 an acre. Address B. F. Christy, Willow Lake, S. D.
WANTED.—In family of two, where other help is kept, a Sabbath-keeping woman for general housework. A comfortable situation, good wages, and appreciation await a reliable person. Address Miss Anna Frazier, 175 S. Lake St., Aurora, Ill.
WANTED.—Ladies or gentlemen, to handle “Ladies’ Guide,” “Home Hand Book,” “Plain Facts,” “Great Controversy,” “Patriarchs and Prophets,” or “Thoughts on Daniel and the Revelation.” Good city territory, healthful climate, and a very needy field. Please write to the General Field Agent of the Superior Mission Field, E. Fred Hutchinson, 123 West Park St., Marquette, Mich.
FOR SALE.—The Good Health Café and Pure Food Store at Omaha, Neb., must be sold at once, owing to health of proprietor. Established over a year; nice trade. Handled wholesale, city retail, and the consumers’ trade. Best location of any city in the country. Fine opening for cook and trained nurse. Price, $1,000, cash. Address immediately Battle Creek Pure Food Store, 2023 Farnham St., Omaha, Neb.
FOR SALE.—Fifty acres good black land, all in cultivation; 2 new houses,—one, four-room, hall, front and back porches; the other, two-room rent house,—all nicely finished. Good barn and other outbuildings; $150 worth of picket fencing around front and back yard, garden, and orchard. Also a Deering binder, wagon, Disc drill, Disc plow, Standard cultivator, and turning plow. Price, $2,750,—$1,000 cash, remainder on easy terms. This property is 20 m. north of Dallas (Tex.), the State metropolis; 2 m. from Plano, a prosperous business city of 3,000 inhabitants; also joins a good S. D. A. church and church school. Would prefer to sell to a S. D. A. Mild climate; wheat, oats, corn, cotton, all varieties of fruits and vegetables may be raised. Address J. B. Huguley, Boulder, Colo.
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A Note to Contributors
By Editor
To those who are writing for the REVIEW we wish to express our thanks, and to ask them and others to contribute their best work for the benefit of our large family of readers. And we further wish to say that our contributors must not be disappointed if their articles do not appear in the paper as promptly as they desire. There are a variety of reasons which may lead to a delay; some articles are long, and must wait until there is less demand upon our space; other articles may need careful study, and such pruning and changing as all writers are willing that an editor should make; other articles may not be quite adapted to the immediate needs of the paper; for these and other reasons, articles which are useful may be held some time before they appear. We ask our contributors to remember these facts, and not to feel troubled if their articles are not printed as soon as they are received. Of course there are some contributions which must be declined as not possessing the merit which entitles them to a place in the paper. Short articles dealing with the vital principles of the gospel, and especially with the application of these principles in the daily life, always have the preference.
Camp-Meeting Reports and Revival
By Editor
We should be glad to publish a good report of every camp-meeting held during the present season. We hope that from many of these gatherings will come the good tidings of great spiritual refreshing, and we would like to spread the news. We ask for prompt reports of these meetings which will deal briefly but comprehensively with the business transacted, and will especially emphasize the spiritual experiences. We urge that the reports be written while these experiences are fresh in the minds of the writers.
Although the article by Brother Butler on page five is addressed to the brethren and sisters in Iowa, we would like to extend its application to all the States in which camp-meetings are held. We need a great spiritual revival in all our conferences; and if there can be a general attendance at our annual camp-meetings, they ought to be the means of bringing a new experience to many who have, at least in a measure, lost their first love. Nothing but a daily and living experience will meet the demands of these perilous times. We hope our people will make a special effort to attend the camp-meetings this year, and that those who speak the word to them will give the very message that is needed at this time.
Sanitarium Building Dedicatory Services
WE understand that the special dedicatory services connected with the opening of the new Sanitarium building will be held on Sunday, May 31, and Monday, June 1. Special excursion trains will be run to accommodate the large number of visitors who are expected to be present.
Death of Sister Emma T. Evans
SISTER EMMA T. EVANS, wife of Elder I. H. Evans, died in this city, Thursday morning, after a lingering illness, of endocarditis. A memorial service was held Thursday afternoon at the home of Elder H. Nicola, after which the body was taken to Ovid, Mich., where the funeral was held the following Sunday. Further particulars will be given later.
The Review Office and Its Work
By Editor
IN view of the importance and the general application of the principles involved, we have given considerable space this week to the report of the recent service in the Tabernacle in this city. The special instruction from Sister White, which was read at this service, is allowed to take the place of her usual article. As the Review Office and its work have been closely identified with the denomination for more than half a century, we are confident that all our readers will be interested in this matter.
Committee Seeks New Headquarters Site
BRETHREN D. W. REAVIS and C. D. Rhodes, of the Review and Herald Office, left Battle Creek, Saturday evening, the 16th, for New York City, where, with Elders Haskell, Cottrell, Jayne, and Brother S. N. Curtiss, of the Pacific Press branch, they will inspect the vicinity of the Eastern metropolis with a view to the selection of the new site for the denominational headquarters and the Review and Herald plant. The result of the committee’s investigations will be reported in due time.
