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Earlier text: The Foreign Mission Seminary as a Center of Learning

News and Miscellany

By Editor

Notes and clippings from the daily and weekly press

— The famous Leaning Tower of Pisa has been leaning more and more, and the government has been talking of doing something to secure it. Now it is leaning dangerously, and the government is bestirring itself. The cause of the trouble has been that the water of the river Arno has penetrated the foundation. This is to be drained, and the base is to be widened and filled up to the level of the square.

— A Vienna doctor declares he has discovered that one of the most frequent causes of headache is the wearing of high collars. Dizziness is also caused by such collars. When the doctor first suspected this, he tried the effect of wearing low collars on many of his patients who suffered with headache, and the change relieved a large number of them. The doctor says persons who are inclined to headaches should never wear high collars.

— It seems that Thomas Jefferson was not only a great statesman and lawyer, but also an inventor. The national system of coinage is due to him. He invented a plow for which he was awarded a medal by the Royal Agricultural Society of France. He also invented the revolving chair used in all offices. He was a mathematician and calculated eclipses, and his knowledge of architecture is seen in the beautiful buildings of the University of Virginia.

— Pres. Woodrow Wilson sent the following word of encouragement to the recent World's Sunday-school Convention at Zurich: "No study is more important to a child than the study of the Bible and the truths it teaches, and there is no more effective agency for such study than the Sunday-school. It certainly is one of the greatest factors in our lives in the building up of character and the development of moral fiber, for its influence begins almost as soon as the child is able to talk, and continues throughout life. The Sunday-school lesson of today is the code of morals of tomorrow. Too much attention cannot be paid to the work which the Sunday-school is doing."

— An interesting situation has developed in Holland. To the surprise of the rest of the world, this little country, whose name is never mentioned in connection with the disturbances that are constantly menacing the peace of Europe, is preparing to launch a fleet of some size. The Netherlands Defense Commission has voted for a fleet of nine dreadnoughts, with the usual complement of submarines, torpedo-boats, and other lesser vessels. And now the question is being raised whether Holland intends once more to enter the naval competition, in which she was once supreme. History, romantic and glorious, when Holland's name was synonymous with might and power, is thus revived. The modern fleet, which is to be completed in the course of thirty-five years, is not for the defense of Holland itself, however, but for the protection of its East India possessions. The most valuable of these is Java.

— The second largest dam in the world is now being finished on the Murrumbidgee River in New South Wales. Forty-five miles of the river are held back by this great wall in the neck of a gorge, and when the dam has risen to its full height of 240 feet, the enclosed lock will be half as large again as Sydney harbor. Two hundred miles farther down the river, at Berembed, another great work is contemplated. When the combined system is complete, between five million and six million acres will be served.

— The German emperor is said to have more uniforms than any other person in the world, so great are the number of military, naval, and other titles he owns in his own and other countries. His uniforms, which have been computed at nearly 3,000 in all, are in charge of his head valet, who has twelve other valets working under him. The valet must necessarily be an expert on military uniforms, for it is no light task to remember the accessories in the way of swords, epaulets, helmets, etc., to go with nearly 3,000 uniforms, for each detail must be exact, and a mistake in regard to this would cost him his place.

— Yuan Shi Kai has issued an official statement relative to the rebellion in China, which is now being rapidly subdued. In a despatch to the New York Times, Admiral Tsai Ting Kan, private secretary to the president, asserts that the great mass of the people support the government, and that all the trouble has been caused by "a turbulent band of desperadoes" which "has ruthlessly sought to plunge the country into anarchy." Despatches state that Sun Yat-sen has fled from China on a Japanese steamer bound for Formosa. Yuan says that he will never rest till the revolt is utterly crushed. "He will consent to no compromise which might lead to trouble in the future and disappoint the well-wishers of China among the friendly powers."

— The attention of the civilized world has been attracted to indescribable horrors practised on native workers in the Peruvian rubber forests. They surpass in cruel brutality the treatment experienced by the natives in the Belgian Kongo. A dozen years ago a great rubber company was organized by the Arana brothers, Peruvians, which in 1907 became, at least nominally, a British corporation, with two English directors and headquarters in London. In 1909 an American traveler first exposed the abuses. Promptly the company, in conjunction with an agent of the British government, instituted an investigation, which was conducted in 1910 and 1911. The Peruvian government also made an investigation. How vast the evil has been is indicated by the estimate that twelve years ago there were between 40,000 and 50,000 Indians in that district and that now there are only 10,000, of whom 90 per cent bear the marks of torture. The Peruvian government has promised sweeping reforms in the administration of that district, and declares that the abuses have now been stopped. Concerning that, doubt is expressed in London, largely on the ground that the output of rubber continues undiminished, indicating that there has been no disturbance of the system of gathering it by forced labor.

— The overproduction of potatoes in Germany in the last few years has resulted in the discovery of new ways of utilizing the surplus. According to recent information, there are now 436 factories devoted to the preparation of potato products. The tubers are prepared for use as cattle fodder, or for the production of alcohol and starch. A yellowish-white flour is also milled. German bakers are mixing this flour with the ordinary flour of wheat and rye. The product is said to be a bread of excellent taste, which is easy of digestion and remains fresh for a longer time than the bread in common use.

— For the first time the population of China is now known as a result of enumeration after the usual fashion. Excluding children under six years of age, the figures are 302,000,000. Including the children under six, the total is 320,000,000. The guesses, "official" they are called, have ranged from 432,000,000 in 1851 to 261,000,000 in 1860. In 1906 it was guessed at 438,000,000. The area of China is about half that of the United States, and the later census shows that the density of population attributed to China is not sustained. It is 208 to the square mile, about the same as in the State of New York. A single province, Shan-tung, has a density comparable with that of Rhode Island, but others are to be compared with Maryland, Indiana, New Hampshire, and even Maine. Kan-su, the third largest in area, has fewer than thirty to the square mile. Not one of them even approximates the density of England, Belgium, or Saxony. About 7,000,000 Chinese are living in other lands, chiefly in Asiatic parts adjacent to China. Apart from them the United States has the largest Chinese colony, probably less than 100,000.

Every Man’s Pentecost

"I CONSTANTLY remind myself of the fact that every man must have his own Pentecost. Only he who has felt the tongues of fire is able to speak the words that burn."

Educational Department

By M. E. Kern

J. L. SHAW . . . . . General Secretary W. E. HOWELL . . . . . N. Am. Div. Asst. Secretary

A Call for Young Women

"God’s cause today is in great need of the living representative of the Bible truth. The ordained ministers, alone, are not equal to the task."

We have long looked forward to the time when "by thousands of voices all over the earth, the warning will be given." Surely it is the will of God that our force of workers should be greatly increased. "There should be one hundred believers actively engaged in personal missionary work, where now there is but one."

There has come to Seventh-day Adventists in the last few years a very definite call for the inauguration of a great evangelistic movement in behalf of our great cities in America and the world. "This question of the work in the cities is to become a living question with us."

In the efforts that have been put forth in response to this call much has been learned of the great needs, and of what is required to do the work. One great need which stands out in bold relief is that of a much larger corps of Bible workers. It seems very clear that this work can never be done without a large force of well-qualified lady workers to assist in carrying the message into the homes of the people.

In "Testimonies for the Church," Vol. IX, page 111, we read:—

"Of equal importance with special public efforts is house-to-house work in the homes of the people. In large cities there are certain classes that cannot be reached by public meetings. These must be searched out as the shepherd searches for his lost sheep. Diligent, personal effort must be put forth in their behalf. When personal work is neglected, many precious opportunities are lost, which, were they improved, would advance the work decidedly.

"As the result of the presentation of the truth in large congregations, a spirit of inquiry is awakened, and it is especially important that this interest be followed up by personal labor. Those who desire to investigate the truth need to be taught to study diligently the Word of God. Some one must help them to build on the sure foundation. At this critical time in their religious experience, how important it is that wisely directed Bible workers come to their help, and open to their understanding the treasure-house of God’s Word."

Here is a line of work in which hundreds, or even thousands, of our sisters can take part. Who of our young women will respond to the call? Does it not thrill your hearts with joy to know that you can have a part in bringing this truth directly to those who know it not?

Doubtless many will say, "I am not prepared." True; and the Bible worker who engages in this personal evangelism must know well her Bible, and also how to reach the people. So "the Lord calls upon our young people to enter our schools and quickly fit themselves for service. In various places, outside of cities, schools are to be established, where our youth can receive an education that will prepare them to go forth to do evangelistic work and medical missionary work."

A few such schools have been established. At the Foreign Mission Seminary we are making a special effort to do the work called for, and God has blessed the effort. The demand for our young lady Bible workers has been, of course, greater than the supply. Are there not scores of our young women who will enter these schools this fall to prepare themselves for the Bible work? "The day is short, the work is vast, the reward is great, the Master urges."

M. E. KERN, President Washington Foreign Mission Seminary.

NOTICES AND APPOINTMENTS

By Editor

Camp-Meetings for 1913

ATLANTIC UNION CONFERENCE Southern New England, Auburn, R. I. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sept. 2-7

CENTRAL UNION CONFERENCE West Kansas, Lyons . . . . . . . . Aug. 28 to Sept. 7 Western Colorado, Grand Junction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sept. 9-16

COLUMBIA UNION CONFERENCE West Virginia, Charleston . . . . . . . Sept. 4-14 Chesapeake, Chestertown, Md. . . . . . Sept. 18-28

LAKE UNION CONFERENCE North Michigan, Gaylord . . . . Aug. 28 to Sept. 7 Northern Illinois, Allen Park, Ottawa . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Aug. 28 to Sept. 8 Indiana, Hartford City . . . . . . . . . . . . . Sept. 4-14

NORTHERN UNION CONFERENCE Iowa, Cedar Rapids . . . . . . . Aug. 28 to Sept. 8

PACIFIC UNION CONFERENCE Arizona . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Oct. 30 to Nov. 3

SOUTHERN UNION CONFERENCE Tennessee River, Jackson, Tenn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Aug. 28 to Sept. 7 Mississippi, Hazlehurst (colored) . . . . . Sept. 4-14 Alabama, Anniston (colored) . . . . . . . Sept. 5-12

SOUTHEASTERN UNION CONFERENCE Cumberland, Athens, Tenn. . . . . . . . Sept. 4-14 Florida . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Oct. 30 to Nov. 9

Western Colorado Conference Association

The Seventh-day Adventist Association of Western Colorado will hold its fifth annual meeting in connection with the annual conference and camp-meeting, at Grand Junction, Colo., at 9 A. M., Sept. 11, 1913. This meeting is called for the election of officers, and the transaction of such other business as may properly come before the association.

E. A. CURTIS, President; J. A. NEILSEN, Secretary.

Indiana Association of Seventh-Day Adventists

Notice is hereby given that at the meeting of the annual conference of Seventh-day Adventists of Indiana, to be held at Hartford City, Ind., Sept. 4-14, 1913, a board consisting of seven members, will be elected to serve for one year as directors of the Indiana Association of Seventh-day Adventists.

E. A. BRISTOL, President; W. A. YOUNG, Secretary.

Indiana Medical Missionary and Benevolent Association

NOTICE is hereby given that at the meeting of the annual conference of Seventh-day Adventists of Indiana, to be held at Hartford City, Ind., Sept. 4-14, 1913, three persons will be chosen to serve for two years as members of the board of directors of the Indiana Medical Missionary and Benevolent Association.

E. A. BRISTOL, President; F. A. LOOP, Secretary.

Arizona Conference

By G. W. Reaser

The Arizona Conference will hold a local meeting at Safford, Sept. 11-18, 1913, and an annual conference and camp-meeting November 13-23. G. W. Reaser, President.

Utah Conference

THE next annual session of the Utah Conference of Seventh-day Adventists will be held at Ogden, Utah, Sept. 10-14, 1913. The meetings will be held in a tent, located on the corner of Twenty-fourth and Jackson Streets. At this session the officers will be chosen for the ensuing year, and such other business transacted as may properly come before the conference. Each church is entitled to “one delegate for the organization and one additional delegate for every five of its membership.” There will be no tents for rent, but rooms may be secured at a reasonable rate. Those desiring rooms should write immediately to Elder J. D. Alder, 2941 Washington Ave., Ogden, Utah, stating just what they want. The first meeting will be held at 8 P. M., Wednesday, September 10.

W. M. ADAMS, President; J. F. GASTER, Secretary.

Obituaries

JONES.—Theres Marvin, son of Mr. and Mrs. Charles W. Jones, was born July 19, 1912, and died at the home of his parents, in Panama City, Fla., Aug. 12, 1913. Pastor Mills of the Methodist Church spoke words of comfort. MRS. C. W. JONES.

CHURCH.—Arthur Milo, infant son of Frank H. and Sallie M. Church, was born July 26, 1912, at Pinetop, Mo., and died July 5, 1913. Baby was never well, and we laid him to rest, awaiting the coming of the Life-giver. F. H. AND S. M. CHURCH.

KNIGHT.—Nellie Mary, daughter of Brother and Sister Geo. S. Knight, of Mountain View, Cal., was born May 12, 1891, and died in Alameda, the same State, July 21, 1913. Besides the father and mother, two brothers and one sister are numbered with those who mourn. B. E. BEDDOE.

STROTHER.—Ermina Strother was born in Wells County, Indiana, Sept. 5, 1837, and died in Jesus at Ft. Wayne, Aug. 3, 1913. Sister Strother enjoyed a living faith in present truth for nearly a score of years. She was led to accept the third angel's message through reading our literature. She was laid to rest awaiting the call of the Life-giver. J. E. DUNN.

MCCULLOUGH.—Died Aug. 7, 1913, Mrs. Bertha A. McCullough, daughter of Mrs. G. C. Bryant, of Kansas City, Mo. The deceased was born in Montgomery County, Kansas, Dec. 4, 1878, and was baptized at the age of thirteen years. As death drew near, she said to her friends, "I have fully surrendered." The funeral services were held at the house on Sabbath, August 9, conducted by the writer. W. W. STEBBINS.

DAWSON.—Benjamin Pliney Dawson was born at Tyrone, Mich., April 28, 1839, and died suddenly at his home in Hampton, Iowa, July 28, 1913. He was a Seventh-day Adventist for about sixty years, and remained faithful to the last. In March, 1873, he was united in marriage with Hattie Miner who, with two daughters, survives. Elder B. A. Wolcott, of Nevada, Iowa, conducted the funeral service, and we laid father to rest, sorrowing, but not as do those who have no hope. MRS. E. A. WARNER.

STOVER.—Elizabeth Jane Debolt was born at Westchester, Ohio, Nov. 10, 1829. Her earlier years were spent in Ohio and Indiana. Later she went to Missouri where she was united in marriage with B. F. Wilson, a presiding elder in the Methodist Church. Being left a widow, with one daughter, she moved to Kansas, settling near Oswego. In 1872 she was married to Joseph Stover, and the autumn following they both united with the Seventh-day Adventist Church. Her husband died in 1892, and some ten years later she, with her daughter, moved to Clarke County, Wash., where on July 21, 1913, she fell asleep in the hope of a soon-coming Saviour. A. J. STOVER.

DAVIS.—Minnie Linton was born in Macoupin County, Ill., Nov. 10, 1873. She was married to Herbert C. Davis July 18, 1894, and to this union were born two children. A little more than a year ago Sister Davis was converted during a series of meetings, and soon after received baptism. She was an earnest worker in her home and in the Sabbath-school, and was beloved by all who knew her. On July 15, 1913, Sister Davis fell asleep in Jesus at her home in Granite Falls, Wash. She is survived by her husband, one son, one daughter, her father and mother, four brothers, and five sisters. Words of comfort were spoken to a large congregation by the writer. Text, John 5:24. J. W. BOYNTON.

GLOVER.—Cynthia Elizabeth States was born in Norwich, Conn., Feb. 5, 1826. She lived for a time in Stonington, Conn., and then removed to Washtenaw County, Michigan. In 1849, she was married to Lorin L. Glover. They became interested in present truth early in their married life, through the labors of Elder James White and others, and the deceased remained a faithful observer of the Sabbath until her death, which occurred at her home in Chelsea, Mich., June 10, 1913. Her husband died in the spring of 1901, and after that she made her home with her daughter in Chelsea. Of her six children, four daughters survive. She remembered distinctly seeing the stars fall in the autumn of 1833, and watched the progress of the message with interest. She fell asleep in full hope of soon seeing her Lord when he comes to claim his own. Funeral services were conducted by the writer, assisted by Pastor Campbell of the Methodist Church. A. J. CLARK.

WOODS.—Georgianna Woods, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Sam Wesley, died at the home of her mother in West End Ruatan, Spanish Honduras, Central America, Aug. 6, 1913, aged 38 years and 2 months. She was united in marriage with Mahlon Woods in 1908, and at that time joined him in the observance of the true Sabbath. She especially enjoyed the Sabbath-school, and often expressed her appreciation of the wonderful truths brought out by the harmonious study of God's Holy Word. She fell asleep in the hope of a soon-coming Saviour, leaving her companion, one child, her mother, two brothers, and two sisters to mourn, but they sorrow in hope. Pastor John Henderson of the Baptist Church conducted the funeral service. JOHN J. WOODS.

MEARS.—Oliver Mears was born at Danville, Vt., Jan. 6, 1820, and died Aug. 10, 1913, aged 93 years, 7 months, and 4 days. When he was four years of age, the family moved to Milan, Ohio. Later he lived for some time in Wood County, near Bowling Green, and in 1880 settled in Clyde, Ohio, where he died at the home of his daughter. Eleven children were born to Brother and Sister Mears, six of whom are living and were present at their father's funeral. The deceased was a man of unswerving integrity, was ambitious, and possessed really an iron nerve and will. He made no profession of religion until he heard the truths of the second advent message in 1858. From that time until his death he lived an earnest Christian life. Brother Mears was the first president of the Ohio Conference, and assisted in its organization. At his request, the writer preached the funeral sermon. D. E. LINDSEY.

TAYLOR.—Mary Jane Haskell Taylor was born in Constable, N. Y., May 12, 1838. Her parents removed, when she was a little child, to Norfolk, where she died at her home Aug. 4, 1913, aged 75 years, 2 months, and 23 days. In 1844 she was married to Elder C. O. Taylor, who was widely known in New England. Mrs. Taylor's parents were earnest Christians and prominently associated with the great advent movement in 1844. She, with them, accepted the Sabbath truth in the early history of the message. One by one her loved ones passed away until she was left alone with none but church friends and neighbors to care for her in her last illness. Her love for the truth never wavered, and almost her last words were, "It is a good thing to do right." An Episcopalian clergyman conducted the funeral services. EMMA L. LAWRENCE.

Utah Association

THE next annual session of the Utah Conference Corporation of Seventh-day Adventists will convene at Ogden, Utah, in a tent located on the corner of Twenty-fourth and Jackson Streets, Sept. 12, 1913, at 10 A. M. All business pertaining to the association will be transacted and the officers for the coming year will be elected. Each local church is entitled to "one delegate for the organization and one additional delegate for every five members."

W. M. ADAMS, President; J. F. GASTER, Secretary.

Change of Address

By Editor

THOSE wishing to communicate with Elder H. W. Reed should address him at 865 Fifth St., Milwaukee, Wis.

Address Wanted

ANY one knowing the whereabouts of Mrs. Sue Neal, formerly of San Antonio, Tex., will please send information to Miss Margaret Warnock, 3627 Avenue Q, Galveston, Tex.

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FOR SALE.—Five-room bungalow, bath, modern conveniences, barn, and outbuildings. One-third acre land, fruit, berries, garden, well. Near church, church-school, and sanitarium. Six miles from Pacific Union College. For particulars address Paul C. Mason, Sanitarium, Napa Co., Cal.

FOR SALE.—On account of call to missions, I will sacrifice 80 acres of timbered land in Sonoma County, with 7 springs, house, garden, 60 trees, and vineyard. Four miles from store, 8 miles from railroad. Cash, $600. Must be sold at once. Clarence E. Moon, 916 Laguna St., San Francisco, Cal.

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Getting Data for Sunday

By C. M. S.

For many years the advocates of Sunday laws and Sunday-law enforcement have been endeavoring to increase the observance of Sunday on the part of the people by making it dangerous for them not to observe it. Their program has not produced the desired results, but still many of them are holding to the idea with grim determination. The editor of the Continent, in the issue of July 3, practically admits the futility of that program, and encourages the work of the New York Sabbath Committee in seeking to find some more satisfactory basis of operations for inducing the people to keep Sunday. He says:—

"The New York Sabbath Committee is moving up to 'fill a long-felt want.' It is a want that has been felt by every minister or teacher or public-spirited citizen who has undertaken to inculcate in individuals or communities a sense of the importance of the Sabbath—want of authoritative data abreast of the times to tell why the Sabbath is necessary to man physically and mentally and spiritually and socially. There is a good deal of fugitive stuff on these topics floating about in the newspapers, but nobody knows where it comes from, and much of it is as old as the much-worn story about the California wagon emigrants of sixty years ago, who by resting on Sundays got across to the coast a month ahead of the travelers who drove Sundays just the same as week-days. Certainly to the modern American it sounds like poor argument to bring up a tale as ancient as that, but there is mighty little available literature on the subject that is much more recent.

"But now the New York Sabbath Committee has determined that there is going to be something more satisfactory on hand for those who need ammunition in this service. The committee has instructed its secretary, Dr. William P. Swartz, to institute a 'scientific research into the influence of the Sabbath on human welfare' just as soon as funds can be supplied to meet the cost of it. Already a beginning has been made, for Prof. William J. Gies, who occupies the chair of biological chemistry in the medical school of Columbia University, has been engaged to direct the investigation into the influence of the Sabbath on the physical well-being of the race. Dr. Gies is going into the matter with heart and soul of interest, and no doubt before many months will have worked out something more serviceable as a Sabbath-rest argument than the emigrant-train story. In like manner other experts as able and convincing will study how 'a Sabbath well spent' helps mental efficiency, business success, and home cheer.

"Dr. Swartz is preeminently right in insisting that the present-day problem of Sabbath observance is not going to be met by pointing to restrictive acts on the statute-book—the acts so often sneered at as 'blue-laws,'—and rudely reviling the masses for not obeying their prohibitions. That is not after the manner or spirit of Christ. He said, 'The Sabbath was made for man,' and if his followers in the twentieth century expect to maintain the day as either a day of worship or a day of rest, they must demonstrate to the people the concrete truth of the Lord's saying. There must be steady, patient education to show the people how and wherein the Sabbath is for their benefit. And that is the viewpoint from which this progressive committee is starting out to provide the proof."

We might in all seriousness suggest that a committee of Biblical experts be appointed to secure some "authoritative data" from the Word of God concerning the necessity of Christians' keeping the day at all. In the lack of such data lies the whole difficulty. In the absence of any divine command for Sunday-keeping, it will be difficult to make men see the binding obligation of the institution, even with "authoritative" sociological data. If it is "not after the manner of Christ" to "revile the masses for not obeying" the commands of the clergy to keep Sunday, is it not doubly opposed to "the manner of Christ" to throw Christian men into prison and into chain-gangs and subject them to burdensome fines for failure to observe that institution? If we can see the un-Christlikeness in the one case, how can we fail to see it in the other? The above article is in itself a severe criticism of the previous program. Will not the committee go a step farther and abandon the whole un-Christlike procedure? C. M. S.

Dedication of the Peace Palace

The Peace Palace at The Hague was dedicated on the afternoon of August 28. The ceremony of handing the edifice over to the Dutch foreign minister was carried out in the great court in the presence of Queen Wilhelmina, Dowager Queen Emma, and Prince Consort Henry. These were surrounded by a distinguished gathering of diplomats, representatives of peace societies, and persons prominent in art and science. The custody of the building is vested in the diplomatic corps under the presidency of the foreign minister. In accepting the custody of the edifice, the foreign minister let it be known that he did not expect the immediate inauguration of the reign of peace, but said: "Diplomacy can greet the 'inauguration of this temple with head held high and a heart full of hope.'" If diplomacy can do this, in the face of the increasing spirit of war and the tremendous increase in the preparations for war, it must be shutting its eyes to the things that are, and looking only upon the things it dreams of. The most unexplainable phenomenon of this age is the world's optimism concerning peace when all signs indicate that the world is drifting rapidly toward the vortex of a universal war, the Armageddon of the Scriptures.

Spicer’s Missionary Journey

Elder W. A. Spicer left Washington last week to attend the New Jersey camp-meeting and assist at the dedication of the new church at Trenton, N. J. He will go from there to New York City to assist a number of missionaries in arranging for their departure for their fields of labor in other lands.

Prayer Amid War and Revolution

While revolution is rife in many parts of the world and war is threatening in both hemispheres, Christians will not fail to pray that God will still hold the winds of strife while his messengers carry the message into regions and among peoples yet unwarned.

Prospects for City Evangelism

By Editor

WE note by the union conference papers that the prospects are good for a large ingathering of souls in evangelistic efforts being conducted in the large cities of the country.

New Jersey Dedicates Four Churches

The New Jersey Conference has recently dedicated four new church buildings, the fourth, at Trenton, the capital, having just been dedicated this week on the occasion of the annual conference session.

Bodle Family to Guatemala

By Editor

THIS week Brother J. A. and Mrs. Bodle, of the Foreign Mission Seminary, left Washington for New Orleans, to sail thence to Guatemala. They will connect with the school being carried on in Guatemala City.

Correction: Education for the Work

By Editor

By mistake, the title of the article appearing in the Educational Department of the REVIEW of August 21, over the signature of J. L. S., was made to read "Education for the Word." It should have read "Education for the Work."

The Home Missionary Gazette

By Editor

The Home Missionary Department of the General Conference, Miss E. M. Graham, secretary, has just issued the first number of a little neostyle-printed paper for the conference missionary society secretaries. It is called The Home Missionary Gazette, and is full of hints and suggestions which the conference secretaries will use in their work with the local missionary societies. We are glad to see this revival of interest in home missionary endeavor. It will mean revival in the churches.