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Review and Herald, Vol. 93, No. 3.

LIFE
Earlier text: Ten Added to Chicago Church

Medical Missionary Department

W. A. RUBLE, M. D. - - General Secretary.
L. A. HANSEN - Assistant Secretary
H. W. MILLER, M. D. - N. Am. Div. Secretary

National Reform Legislation

By S. B. Horton

THE National Reform Association is still busy endeavoring to have the United States government adopt its platform of principles, and in its organ, the Christian Statesman, for December, an appeal to the people is made, which we quote in part as follows:—
“That there is need of political reform in the United States is so evident that no person of even ordinary intelligence has any doubt about it. Arguments designed to prove this necessity therefore are superfluous.
“That the reform needed does not consist in mere superficial changes, such as putting one set of officers out and putting another set in, is evident to all who do any careful thinking. A reform, to be thorough and permanent, must go down to the very root of the whole matter of political corruption. The ax must be laid at the root of the tree. The secular system of politics is the root of all political evil. This secular system must be destroyed, root and branch. The national Constitution must be amended so that the erroneous system which it embodies may be eliminated and the true Christian system introduced.
“The national Constitution is the voice of the people. It begins with the declaration, ‘We, the people of the United States, in order to form a more perfect union, . . . do ordain and establish this Constitution for the United States of America.’ The people of the United States are therefore responsible for whatever is good or bad in the Constitution. To the people, therefore, this appeal is addressed, calling upon them to amend that document.”
The question as to who should present such an appeal is considered, and the following answer is made by the editor of the Christian Statesman:—
“Since this appeal comes neither from the church nor from a political party, whence does it come? The answer is, It comes from a part of the people speaking as Christian citizens. In other words, it comes from the National Reform Association. While this association has not authorized this particular article, it has authorized all that it contains. The present purpose of the editor of the Christian Statesman is to gather up in brief form the great truths embodied in the message which this association has been sounding forth for more than fifty years. . . .
“This association, composed of part of the people, now addresses the whole people of the United States, and urges fundamental, political reformation. This appeal is sustained by certain cogent reasons.”
In speaking of one of these reasons the Christian Statesman says:—
“The association that now speaks is the remnant that embodies the true principles of Christian political science. These principles have occasionally found expression in the life of the nation, in public documents of various kinds, but they have never been formulated and expressed in the one document in which the people speak. They have never been announced as an essential part of the organic law of the nation. This association, therefore, in a very important sense contains the seed from which true Christian civil government must spring. It is the people as they ought to be. It is the Christian nation in embryo.”
In the light of the foregoing, it is interesting to note that a joint resolution (S. J. Res. 42) was introduced in the Senate, December 10, by Mr. Kenyon, of Iowa, by request. This joint resolution is as follows:—
“Whereas, The Christian party asks all lawmakers and rulers to adopt and use the decalogue, and the golden rule formulated by Jesus Christ, as the standard measure for all our laws and government; and,—
“Whereas, Said party believes in rightful ground and income tax; and,—
“Whereas, It disapproves of a standing army and the expense of further preparation of war; and,—
“Whereas, It demands the divorcement of our government from the liquor traffic, that the manufacture of alcoholic beverages be stopped, and, under a proper compensation for business losses, the suppression of the saloon system; and,—
“Whereas, It protests against the unsettling of business by unjust tariff legislation; and,—
“Whereas, It favors a direct vote of the people (women included) in electing all officers; and,—
“Whereas, It relies upon God’s blessing, in his name, under his authority, and seeks the support and cooperation of all patriots, regardless of sex, nationality, creed, race, or party, to his glory for humanity, and for the overthrowing of Satan’s kingdom on earth; therefore—
“Be it resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, That the use of the decalogue and Jesus’ rule be the standard measure for the laws and regulations of the government of the United States, regardless of sex, nationality, creed, or party; and,—
“Resolved further, That the united prayer and cooperation of all Christians and patriots is asked for the adoption and use of the Lord’s standard nationally as an expression and example to the world.”
A similar measure was introduced in the Sixty-third Congress by Senator Kenyon. Is the National Reform Association responsible for this proposed joint resolution?
S. B. HORTON.

News and Miscellany

Notes and clippings from the daily and weekly press
— The Panama-Pacific International Exposition closed December 4. The total attendance from the time of opening is reported as 18,750,000. A complete financial statement made public by Comptroller Robert S. Durkee on December 1, indicates that when its affairs are wound up there will remain a cash balance of $1,042,550. The income up to November 1 was given as $6,759,061.
— In Greater New York City, between Dec. 1, 1914, and Nov. 1, 1915, 301 persons were killed by motor cars. Of this number 145 were children. Only twenty-six drivers of these motor cars were held on any charge. George P. LeBrun, secretary of the Legislation League for the Conservation of Human Life, declares that seventy-five per cent of these deaths were due to careless driving.
— A piece of Eastern railroad building which is termed “more daring” and original than any of the great railroad construction of the West, and which contains the largest concrete bridge in the world, has been completed. The bridge is half a mile long,—2,375 feet, to be exact,—and is as high as a twenty-story building. The whole cut-off from Hallstead, Pa., is 39.6 miles long, and cost $12,000,000. It reduces the distance between New York and Buffalo just 3.6 miles. Yet the railroad officials insist that it will pay for itself many times over.
— Caruso is to have as his first pupil in the art of singing, Edward J. McNamara, once a member of the Paterson Police Department. Caruso heard McNamara sing, and being pleased with his voice, offered to become adviser, counselor, and teacher to the ex-policeman, who is to have the honor of being Caruso’s first pupil.
— Three of the world’s foremost electrical companies—the General Electric, the Westinghouse Electric, and the Western Electric—have a total investment of $265,000,000. The United States does about sixty-five per cent of the world’s electric business, and since the war abroad this amount has been increased probably ten per cent.
— The nation’s principal farm crops this year are worth about $5,500,000,000, exceeding by more than $500,000,000 their value in 1914, the previous banner value year in the country’s crop history. There has been an unprecedented harvest, many of the crops exceeding their best records, and high prices due to the influence of the European war have contributed to swell the total value.
— The war is making serious inroads into the life of English universities. Cambridge has less than one third of its usual number of scholars. Undergraduates and members of the teaching force have responded to their country’s need and have gone to the trenches, training camps, munitions factories, or wherever their services were required. Many university men have already fallen on the battle fields. The same is true, of course, of Oxford and other educational institutions throughout Europe.
— Yuan Shi-kai, president of the Chinese Republic, has accepted the throne of China, tendered to him by the council of state. Acting as a parliament, the council of state, on December 11, canvassed the vote on the question of a change in the form of China’s government to a monarchy, and found that the votes of 1,993 representatives out of 2,043 qualified to vote on the proposition, were favorable to the change. The council of state immediately sent to Yuan Shi-kai a petition urging him to accept the throne. He declined at first, but when the petition was forwarded to him a second time, he accepted, with the proviso that he would continue to act as president until a convenient time for the coronation.
— The construction of the “Sather campanile,” so called in honor of the donor of one of the funds of the university, was undertaken some time ago on the campus of the University of California. This structure, of concrete and steel, will be remarkable for the reason that no other memorial tower in America, except the Washington Monument at the national capital, exceeds it in height. It is thirty feet square at the base, which contains a room intended to be used as a banquet hall. An enormous clock is to be placed outside the belfry, with chimes so arranged as to be played by a keyboard resembling that of an organ. A block of white marble is to form the top of the structure, and this will be surmounted by a light of sufficient power to be visible to ships entering the Golden Gate.

Religious Liberty Department

By C. S. Longacre

C. S. LONGACRE - - N. Am. Div. Secretary

NOTICES AND APPOINTMENTS

By J. G. Walker; J. B. Giddings

The British Columbia Conference

THE session of the British Columbia Conference will be held in the Union Street Seventh-day Adventist Church, Vancouver, British Columbia, Feb. 1-14, 1916, for the election of officers and the transaction of business pertaining to conference affairs. The ratio of representation is one delegate for the church organization and an additional delegate for every ten members. All delegates are requested to be present at the first meeting, to be held at 10 A. M., Tuesday, February 1.
J. G. WALKER, President; J. B. GIDDINGS, Secretary.

British Columbia Conference Association

By J. G. Walker; J. B. Giddings

THE British Columbia Conference Association of Seventh-day Adventists will hold its annual meeting in conjunction with the regular meeting of the conference to be held in Union Street church, Vancouver, British Columbia, Feb. 1-14, 1916. The first meeting of the association will convene at 3 P. M., Friday, February 11. At this session officers will be elected, and such other business transacted as pertains to the association.
J. G. WALKER, President; J. B. GIDDINGS, Secretary.

Washington (D. C.) Sanitarium Association

By F. M. WILCOX; H. W. MILLER

NOTICE is hereby given that the next annual meeting of the members of the constituency of the Washington (D. C.) Sanitarium Association of Washington, D. C., will be held at the Washington Sanitarium, Takoma Park, Md., Jan. 26, 1916, at 10 A. M., for the purpose of receiving and passing upon the reports to be submitted by its officers, for the consideration of plans for the future prosecution of the work, and for the transaction of such other business as may properly come before this meeting. This corporation consists of the members of the following committees: The executive committee of the General Conference of Seventh-day Adventists, the executive committee of the Columbia Union Conference of Seventh-day Adventists, the executive committees of the State conferences of Seventh-day Adventists in the Columbia Union Conference; the members of the board of directors of the Washington (D. C.) Sanitarium Association; and the physicians under the employ of the association.
F. M. WILCOX, President; H. W. MILLER, Secretary.

Washington Missionary College

By W. T. Knox; M. E. Olsen

Constituency Meeting

NOTICE is hereby given that the annual meeting of the Washington Missionary College Corporation will be held in the College chapel, at Takoma Park, Md., at 2:30 P. M., Jan. 26, 1916, to receive the annual reports, to elect trustees for the ensuing year, and to transact such other business as may come before the meeting.
The members of this corporation consist of the executive officers of the North American Division Conference; the presidents and educational secretaries of the Columbia, Atlantic, Southern, and Southeastern Union Conferences; all members of the board; the president of the College; the medical superintendent of the Washington Sanitarium; those members of the College faculty who are heads of departments; such members of the North American Division and General Conference Committees as may be present; the educational secretaries of the North American Division; and the members of the Columbia Union Conference Committee.
W. T. KNOX, President; M. E. OLSEN, Secretary.

Southern California Conference Association

By B. E. BEDDOE; B. M. EMERSON

THE sixteenth annual session of the Southern California Conference Association of Seventh-day Adventists will be held in connection with the meeting of the Southern California Conference of Seventh-day Adventists, at 141 Carr St., Los Angeles, Cal.
The first meeting will convene at 2 P. M., Wednesday, Jan. 26, 1916. At this session officers will be elected, and other business pertaining to the annual session will be transacted.
The membership of this corporation embraces the members in good standing in all the churches of the Seventh-day Adventists in that portion of California lying south of the summits of the Tehachapi and Santa Ynez ranges.
B. E. BEDDOE, President; B. M. EMERSON, Secretary.

Southeastern California Conference

By W. F. Martin; J. C. McReynolds

The first annual session of the Southeastern California Conference of Seventh-day Adventists will be held in the Seventh-day Adventist church, corner Eighteenth and G Streets, San Diego, Cal., Jan. 19-23, 1916. The first meeting will be held Wednesday, January 19, at 7:30 P. M. The session is called for the purpose of electing officers of the conference, and for transacting such other business as may properly come before the meeting.
A full representation of the churches is desired. Each church is entitled to one delegate for its organization and one additional delegate for each twenty members or major fraction thereof. Report of the delegates elected should be sent to the conference secretary, 617 East Fifth Street, Santa Ana, Cal.
W. F. MARTIN, President; J. C. McREYNOLDS, Secretary.

Address Wanted

Mrs. Harald Olsen, 1941 Monticello Avenue, Chicago, Ill., desires information concerning the whereabouts of her sister, Mrs. Herbert Hellier, whom she believes to be living in Oakland, Cal. Mrs. Olsen has not heard from her sister for eight years, and is very desirous of getting in touch with her.

Request for Prayer

A BROTHER in Florida asks prayer for the healing of his wife, who is very ill, and who has spent a long time in one of our sanitariums without obtaining relief.

Publications Wanted

By Editor

THE persons named below desire late, clean copies of our publications, sent postpaid, for use in missionary work. In sending publications care should be exercised to select only such as are free from soil and disfigurement. We have been credibly informed that some who oppose this movement and the truths which it represents answer these requests for literature, and are sending to our brethren and sisters in various parts of the country tracts and papers representing their opposition. Our workers should be careful not to confound this literature with our denominational publications, and thus unwittingly become agents in sending out matter not printed in the interests of the cause of truth.
Mrs. A. L. Gallion, Arapaho, Okla. Continuous supply.
Samuel Booth, 402 G St., Monmouth, Ill. Continuous supply.
J. H. Downes, Y. M. C. A., Cornhill, London, E. C. Continuous supply.
Mrs. Henry Malone, 1211 East Richards St. Sherman, Tex. A continuous supply of magazines, periodicals, and tracts.

Obituaries

LAMONT.—Dec. 2, 1915, Mary J. Lamont, aged 65 years, died at her home, in Madison, Wis. She spent her life in the neighborhood where she died, and for many years was an active and beloved member of the Madison Seventh-day Adventist Church. She sleeps in hope. C. A. RUSSELL.
CARR.—Mrs. Julia M. B. Carr was born in Utica, N. Y., in 1827, and died at the home of her niece, in Denver, Colo., Oct. 3, 1915. She was a devout member of the Seventh-day Adventist Church for many years, and loved the truth. She is survived by four of her ten children. G. W. ANGLEBARGER.
FRANK.—Mrs. Rosa Lizzetta Frank was born in Cannelton, Ind., Dec. 28, 1863. She united with the First Seventh-day Adventist Church of Denver, Colo., over a year ago, and was a devout Christian. She died Nov. 30, 1915. One daughter and a number of other relatives are left to mourn. G. W. ANGLEBARGER.
BECK.—Columbus Jefferson Beck was born Jan. 12, 1838, in the State of Tennessee. He later went to Arkansas City, Kans., where he met and married Flora L. Arnett, Dec. 6, 1874. Eight children were born to them, seven of whom survive. The family moved to Ontario, Cal., in 1906, and in September of 1910 he united with the Seventh-day Adventist Church, remaining a faithful member until called by death, Oct. 12, 1915. W. F. MARTIN.
THOMPSON.—Elizabeth Pennant was born Sept. 1, 1838, in Lockport, N. Y. Early in life she went to Waukesha, Wis., and on Feb. 5, 1857, was married to C. G. Thompson. Eight years ago she united with the Seventh-day Adventist Church of Seattle, Wash. Nov. 6, 1915, she fell asleep, at Eureka, Cal., in the hope which comes to the heart through faith in the third angel's message. Four of her seven children are left to mourn. J. D. ALDER.
NEAL.—Jessie Pearl Lewis was born Jan. 18, 1893. She became a member of the Seventh-day Adventist Church at the age of eleven years. Aug. 13, 1912, she was married to C. R. Neal, and with him was engaged in colporteur work in Arkansas, when they both became ill. Sister Neal died at the home of her parents, in Denver, Colo., July 24, 1915, and her husband was not even able to attend the funeral service. Her sorrowing relatives are comforted by the assurance that she sleeps in the blessed hope. G. W. ANGLEBARGER.
FULTZ.—Mrs. Sarah C. Fultz died at the home of her son, on Dec. 3, 1915, aged 55 years, 7 months, and 4 days. About twenty years ago the deceased, then Mrs. Dollinger, became a member of the Seventh-day Adventist Church, and remained faithful until her death. She is survived by her husband, one son, a sister, and two brothers. The funeral service was conducted in the Methodist church at Mount Jackson, Va., Rev. R. L. Wittig and Elder A. C. Neff assisting the writer. R. D. HOTTEL.
HANSON.—Kirstena Nelson was born in Shelland, Denmark, Feb. 25, 1838, and died in Monitor, Oregon, Dec. 10, 1915. She came to this country in 1864, and was married to H. E. Hanson in 1865. To this union were born seven children, three of whom survive. She was the mother of Elder P. A. Hanson, president of the Wisconsin Conference, with whom many are acquainted. She accepted present truth under the labors of Elder J. G. Matteson, and died in the full triumphs of unwavering faith in a divine Redeemer. From the words, “She hath done what she could,” were spoken words of comfort. H. W. COTTRELL.
WAITE.—Clara Winnifred Waite fell asleep at Gobles, Mich., Dec. 4, 1915. Her age was 4 years, 4 months, and 3 days. Our comfort is in the thought that she will be raised to immortality when the King shall come to claim his own. C. A. RUSSELL.
COOPER.—Lloyd Herbert Cooper died in Battle Creek, Mich., Nov. 19, 1915, aged 22 years, 3 months, and 1 day. During a long and painful illness he made his peace with God, and fell asleep in the hope of eternal life. He was the only child of his sorrowing parents, but they find consolation in the assurance that he was ready to go. C. A. RUSSELL.
FONTEN.—Mrs. Sophie Fonten was born in Valdemarsvik, Sweden, Oct. 22, 1844, and came to America in 1876, making her home in Colorado. She died near Montrose, Sept. 1, 1915. Her husband and other relatives are left to mourn. Our sister united with the Seventh-day Adventist Church in 1899, and was ever a true and devout Christian. G. W. ANGLEBARGER.
TROOP.—Lewis G. Troop was born in Waterloo, Ontario, in 1864, and died in Ithaca, Mich., Dec. 16, 1915. He came to this country at the age of seventeen years. His first wife was Della Errard. After her death he was married to Mrs. Anna Hawley, of Battle Creek, Mich., who survives him. Four brothers and four sisters of the deceased are also living. GEO. E. LANGDON.
BARR.—Davis Wesley Barr was born in Kentucky, April 18, 1830, and spent most of his life in that State. He became a Seventh-day Adventist about fifty years ago, and was actively engaged in distributing literature until within a few weeks of his death. He came to California in 1899, and died at the home of his son, in Riverside, Oct. 31, 1915. Funeral services were conducted by the writer. G. B. STARR.
WHITE.—Martha Ann Dickerson was born near White Cottage, Ohio, Oct. 6, 1851. She was married to Mr. John White Aug. 12, 1869. In early life she accepted Christ as her Saviour, and later united with the Seventh-day Adventist Church of Zanesville, Ohio, remaining faithful until she fell asleep in Jesus, Nov. 30, 1915. An aged husband, eight children, four brothers, and one sister are left to mourn. RALEIGH FRENCH.
WOLFE.—Harriett Elizabeth Selvidge was born in Cleveland, Bradley Co., Tenn., Dec. 22, 1842. She was married to Mr. M. Wolfe, March 25, 1859. They became members of the Seventh-day Adventist Church in 1897, and her life was that of a consistent Christian till she was called to rest, at her home in Chattanooga, Tenn., Dec. 12, 1915. Her husband, four sons, two daughters, and one brother are left to mourn. W. H. BRANSON.
BEDIENT.—W. S. Bedient was born in Lockport, N. Y., Aug. 1, 1828, and died in Falls City, Oregon, Nov. 22, 1915. In 1863 he was married to Nancy J. Brown, of Berlin, Wis. At this time they became members of the Poy Sippi (Wis.) Seventh-day Adventist Church. Brother Bedient remained faithful to the truth until the end of life, holding membership recently with the Boulder (Colo.) church. He died in hope. P. A. HANSON.
FOREE.—Died at Melrose, Oregon, Dec. 28, 1915, Mrs. Abbie M. Force, after a lingering sickness continuing over two years. Mrs. Force was born in Ireland Aug. 15, 1878. She was married in Denver, Colo., Sept. 26, 1910, and moved with her husband to Roseburg, Oregon, in 1914. She gladly accepted present truth when it came to her, and was baptized about a year ago. She died in the blessed hope, and we believe she will be raised in the resurrection of the just. T. G. BUNCH.
GATLING.—Thomas H. Gatling, of Gelmerton, Va., a member of the Portsmouth Seventh-day Adventist Church, departed this life Oct. 7, 1915. He was baptized May 30, 1915, and was faithful to the end of life. W. H. SEBASTIAN.
WEST.—Elcy J. White was born in Orangeville, N. Y., July 16, 1838. She was married to Benjamin F. West Nov. 27, 1856, and died Dec. 18, 1915, at Sneads Island, Fla. For fifty years she was a loyal member of the Seventh-day Adventist Church, and died fully assured of a part in the first resurrection. ALLEN WALKER.
NIXON.—Fannie A. Nixon fell asleep Dec. 10, 1915. She was born July 31, 1891. Her labors in the Bible work at Portsmouth, Va., were much appreciated. She was an earnest Christian, always faithful to what she believed to be her duty. The funeral service was in charge of Elder J. B. Mallory, assisted by the writer. W. H. SEBASTIAN.
JOHNSON.—Marie B. Johnson, born in Denmark, Feb. 26, 1844, died at Ruthven, Iowa, Dec. 29, 1915. She married Hans Johnson in Denmark, April 6, 1874, and was the mother of eight children. She was baptized by Elder Henry Johnson in 1889, and was ever a faithful member of the Seventh-day Adventist Church. A true wife, a loving mother, and a consistent Christian, she was loved by all who knew her. Words of comfort and admonition were spoken from the text Amos 4:12 by the writer. A. R. OGDEN.
RALSTON.—Isabelle Archibald was born in Whithorn, Scotland, April 19, 1826. She came to America in 1851. Aug. 8, 1853, at Newborough, N. Y., she was married to John Ralston. Eight children were born to the union. Five years ago she was left a widow. For more than fifty years she was a member of the Seventh-day Adventist Church, having embraced its doctrines under the labors of Elder J. N. Andrews. She loved to attend church, and while able to do so her seat was seldom vacant. Dec. 28, 1915, she quietly fell asleep. Funeral services were conducted in the Seventh-day Adventist church of Waukon, Iowa, by the writer. A. R. OGDEN.
DURLAND.—Flora Runnels-Durland died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Joseph Mace, in South Bend, Ind., Dec. 12, 1915, at the age of 64 years. In her early married life she with her husband, J. H. Durland, embraced the truths of the third angel's message under the labors of Elder Geo. I. Butler, in Iowa, and was ever true and unwavering in her devotion to the cause she loved. For many years she was a constant companion and colaborer with her husband in pioneer efforts for the advancement of the cause, both at home and abroad, considering no sacrifice or hardship too great if in the line of duty to the cause of God or to her family. For five years she had been in declining health, due to slowly progressing paralysis. Her Christian experience grew deeper and deeper during the weary days of waiting, and her one great consolation was the assurance of soon entering her eternal home. Her Bible and the REVIEW AND HERALD were her constant companions. She fell asleep as a weary child, without dread or fear. Three children—Mrs. Joseph Mace, of South Bend, Ind.; Mrs. R. D. Quinn, of South Lancaster, Mass.; and E. H. Durland, of Chicago, Ill.—are left to revere the memory of a faithful, patient, conscientious, and truly godly mother; but in the sorrow and loneliness there is the consolation that she is safe in the arms of Jesus, which deepens the inspiration to press on in life's battles with courage and fortitude until the final reunion in our Father's home. The funeral services were conducted by Prof. C. A. Russell, of Berrien Springs, Mich., in harmony with a special request made some time previous. GRACE DURLAND MACE, LOTTIE DURLAND QUINN

SHAMS

WE know of no book of its size which contains more sound common sense than this latest addition to our list of gift books. Its contents—“Shams,” “How to Be Insignificant,” and “What Is a Gentleman?”—are helpful and instructive to old and young. The author manifests a keen perception, and presents the subjects in a Christian manner.
The book has a unique binding, stamped in gilt, and each page is ornamented with an art border.
Cloth . . . . . . . 50 cents

IN MEMORIAM

CONTAINS a brief sketch of the life and public work of Mrs. E. G. White; the sermon preached at the funeral services, by Elder S. N. Haskell; and an account of the funeral rites, by the editor of the REVIEW AND HERALD. The pamphlet is illustrated by pictures of Elder James White, Mrs. E. G. White, her California home, and the pioneer workers associated with them in their life work. It contains 32 pages, printed on supercalendered paper.
Price . . . . . . . 10 cents

Pen Pictures of the Face of Jesus

A STRIKING feature of this book is the collection of illustrations of Christ by such noted artists as Hofmann and Raphael. We have never seen in any other moderate-priced book such a complete assortment of reproductions of famous paintings of Christ.
The text of the book is no less helpful, showing Christ to be a companion in loneliness and a light in the darkness of this world. Bound in cloth, with three-color stamp.
Price . . . . . . . 50 cents.

Blessed Be Drudgery

THE first part of this most practical and helpful little book enlarges upon the value of the irksome duties and routine of life, showing them to be blessings in disguise. The second part, “A Cup of Cold Water,” reaches the very heart of the reader. The author manifests an unusual understanding of human nature. Impressive illustrations and touching incidents render the book both interesting and inspirational. Bound in cloth.
Price . . . . . . . 50 cents.

ORDER OF YOUR TRACT SOCIETY

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THE DRAWING POWER OF DRINK. “I will seek it yet again.” CRY OF THE DRUNKARD—PROVERBS 23:35
THE DRAWING POWER OF DRINK. “I will seek it yet again.” CRY OF THE DRUNKARD—PROVERBS 23:35

News, Both Sad and Cheering From the Mission Field

By Arthur G. Daniells

THE events that befall the human race are very much the same the world over. Some bring joy, others bring sorrow. The events that bring gladness to the heart are naturally looked upon as good, while those that bring sorrow are set down as evil, and against us.
But the most of us have learned by experience, and many have learned from the Word of the Lord, that events are not always just what they appear to be. In the contemplation of the sad experiences in his life Jacob said, “All these things are against me.” But later he learned that these apparent disasters were not against him, but for him.
From our distant mission fields we get word of some events that fill our hearts with sorrow. The cable has just brought the word that our dear brother, Clarence Hall, manager of our publishing house in Japan, is dead. This seems terrible. It fills our hearts with grief. His was a beautiful character. He was faithful, efficient, kindly of manner, beloved by all who knew him. I met him on his arrival in the Far East last April to take the management of the publishing house at Tokio. He took hold of his work intelligently and with true devotion. Letters written just a few days before the cable announced his death tell of the excellent work he was doing. Why the cruel hand of death should lay him low is a deep mystery to us. It is truly a sad event. Some day we shall understand its meaning. Until then we will wait in humble submission.
The last mail from China brings an account of the sudden death of another consecrated worker, Sister Davis. She with her husband had only reached China from Australia and got settled in their language work at Nanking when death claimed her. Pastor James Shultz writes of this sad event as follows:—
“Brother Woodward’s cable has already informed you of the death of Sister Davis. It is a real blow to our work here, for it takes from us a worker of courage and fidelity. When they landed here September 30, I was sick, very sick; and when they left a few days later for Nanking, Brother Davis came in to bid me good-by. As he was leaving, I told him to say good-by to his wife for me, as I did not think she would be in to see me. “Oh!” he said, “Mrs. Davis will be in to see you,” and it was only a moment until she came in. She occupied the time pointing me to the Saviour, and assured me of her faith in the promises of God which led her to believe that I should speedily recover. It was just the encouragement that I needed, and gave me new strength for the hard struggle to recover.
“Little did I think that the first sermon after my recovery would be at her funeral, but thus it happened.”
But the same mail that brought this sad news brought most cheering reports of the progress of the cause of God in many places in the Far East. We are told that in Szechuan, the most western province in China, a copy of our Chinese paper fell into the hands of a man in the postal department, close to the border of Tibet. After reading the truth set forth regarding the Sabbath, this man began to keep it according to the commandment. This is wonderfully encouraging, and it gives us the hope that soon we may hear of Sabbath keepers over the line in old Tibet.
Pastor Frederick Lee, of Honan, tells us that the cause is advancing at a marvelous pace in his province. He tells of three men who came from Shan-si, a province north of Honan, to attend their recent general meeting. One was a preacher, another a deacon of a church, and the third a prominent layman. All three were baptized, and returned to their homes Seventh-day Adventists. There is not an idol nor a bound-footed woman in their town, and the Sabbath is laying hold of these people.
And so the messages come, bringing both sorrow and joy to our hearts. All these events urge us on to greater diligence in the Master’s service. Let none neglect to heed the call.
A. G. DANIELLS.

Jamaica Reports 205 Baptisms

A GOOD word comes from Elder E. C. Boger, president of the Jamaica Conference. Writing at the close of the year he says: “Jamaica will report this year over 205 baptisms, for which we praise the Lord.”

New Recruits Sail for Jamaica

THE departure of new recruits for the mission fields began last week. The first sailing for 1916 was that of Brother and Sister G. A. Roberts, of Arizona, who sailed from New York for Kingston, Jamaica. They were accompanied by their daughter, Miss Ruth Roberts. Brother Roberts goes to engage in evangelistic work in the Jamaica Conference.

Support Loma Linda’s Work

ALL should carefully read the article from Elder Evans in this number of the REVIEW regarding the Loma Linda work. After acquainting yourself with the plans which are now being made operative in every State conference, seek to co-operate with these plans in furnishing the help needed just at this time to carry this excellent school over a crisis in its history.

Death of Sister E. Van Deusen

WE are sorry to hear, from Jamaica, West Indies, of the death of Sister E. Van Deusen, wife of Elder E. Van Deusen, which occurred the latter part of December, at Riversdale. Our sympathy goes out to Elder Van Deusen in this sad affliction, and to all the family and relatives. Elder and Sister Van Deusen were formerly laborers in the Michigan Conference, and have served together in the West Indian field for many years. Owing to increasing age, Elder Van Deusen had retired from active service, returning to Michigan; but with health somewhat restored, he and his companion felt that they would like to spend their declining years in the West Indian field, where laborers were so greatly needed. We are sure this grave in the West Indies will continue to bear witness to the love of souls which led this faithful sister to desire to return to the mission fields.
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