NOTICE is hereby given that the first annual session of the Pennsylvania Sanitarium and Benevolent Association will be held at 9:30 A. M., Thursday, June 22, 1905, upon the Seventh-day Adventist camp-ground in Lancaster, Pa.
Officers will be elected, and other business will be transacted. Changes in the by-laws will be considered.
The constituency of the association is composed of the Atlantic Union and Eastern Pennsylvania Seventh-day Adventist Conference executive committees, the ordained ministers of the Eastern Pennsylvania Seventh-day Adventist Conference, and twelve persons to be elected by the delegates of the Eastern Pennsylvania Seventh-day Adventist Conference in session.
W. J. FITZGERALD,Pres. Board of Trustees.
Eastern Pennsylvania Conference
By W. J. FITZGERALD
NOTICE is hereby given that the Eastern Pennsylvania Conference will hold its second annual session in connection with the camp-meeting in the city of Lancaster, June 15-25. Officers will be elected, and other important business will be transacted.
Each church is entitled to one delegate for its organization, and one additional delegate for each ten members. A church of ten members should send two delegates; one of twenty members should send three delegates, etc. Let all the churches plan to send full delegations. We trust also that all members who possibly can will attend.
Able ministers of the Word will be provided by the General Conference. Everything will be planned to the end of making this conference and camp-meeting a real spiritual refreshing for all who may attend.
Will all intending to come be so kind as to inform V. H. Cook, 1809 Wallace St., Philadelphia, whether they desire to tent on the grounds or to occupy rooms. Those who send to office for card orders will be enabled to procure reduced rates on the railroads. When applying for card orders, state how many are desired.
The usual dining and grocery tents will be operated. Expenses will be made as low as possible.
W. J. FITZGERALD,
Conf. Pres.
North Michigan Camp-Meeting
By S. E. Wight
This meeting will be held at Escanaba, June 23 to July 2. All who live in the northern part of the conference should attend if possible. Arrange your work at home so that the children can attend. Elders A. T. Jones and L. H. Christian expect to assist in this meeting, which will be conducted in both English and Swedish.
The camp will be pitched near the Chicago and Northwestern depot. Tents should be ordered before June 12, as they will be shipped about that date, and no tents will be pitched except those ordered. Tents rent for $2.50. Send all orders to North Michigan Tract Society, Petoskey, Mich.
S. E. WIGHT,President.
Behold, I Come Quickly
“BEHOLD, I come quickly.”
Obituaries
BRETZ.—Died in St. Louis, Mo., April 10, 1905, of fibrous tumor, Sister Pauline Bretz, aged 68 years, 6 months, and 14 days. Sister Bretz accepted the truth in 1896, and remained faithful until death. She was the mother of three sons and one daughter, only one son of whom remains, with the father, to mourn her death. At the funeral the writer spoke words of comfort from James 4: 14, 15. H. GELLERT.
MAHAFFY.—Died at her home in Dryden, Mich., March 9, 1905, Betsey Mahaffy, aged 65 years, 9 months, and 26 days. She came into the truth under the labors of Elders Lamson and Corliss in the village of Dryden about thirty years ago. She left a foster son and daughter. The funeral service was conducted by Elder Wm. Ostrander. E. MAHAFFY.
TERWILLEGAR.—Died at his home, near Groton, S. D., Chauncey S. Terwillegar, aged 85 years, 8 months, and 21 days. He was born in Canada, where he made his home until he moved to this State in 1880. He was baptized by the Seventh-day Adventists in 1852, and died waiting for the realization of that blessed hope of Jesus’ soon coming. A companion and one son survive him. C. A. BURMAN.
HILL.—Died near Wolf Lake, Ind., April 24, 1905, of cancer, Jacob K. Hill, aged 60 years, 6 months, and 20 days. For many years he had been an observer of the seventh-day Sabbath, but had never united with the church. A large congregation attended the funeral service, which was held in the Seventh-day Adventist church of Wolf Lake. Words of sympathy were spoken by the writer, from 1 Cor. 15: 21. JOHN W. COVERT.
HIBBEN.—Died in Sheridan, Ill., April 17, 1905, of tuberculosis, Varien V. Hibben, aged 24 years. Brother Hibben was a faithful member of the Sheridan church. For a year he had been a nurse in the Moline sanitarium, and when his health failed, his chief regret was that he could not continue his work for the Master. His sufferings were borne with a firm hope of sharing in the first resurrection. The funeral service was conducted by the writer, assisted by Elder L. H. Christian; text, 1 Cor. 15: 49. L. D. SANTEE.
HAMILTON.—Died at College View, Neb., April 19, 1905, Mrs. Clarinda Hamilton, aged 38 years, 1 month, and 25 days. She was a member of the College View Seventh-day Adventist church for twelve years. For several years she was a great sufferer, but she now sleeps in Jesus. She leaves a husband, one daughter, one brother, and her aged father and mother, Brother and Sister Nickel, to mourn. The funeral was conducted by Elder Hart and the writer; text, Rev. 14: 13. DANIEL NETTLETON.
GREENWOOD.—Died at Oakland, Cal., April 6, 1905, Mary Esther, daughter of John B. and Mary E. Greenwood, aged 2 years and 8 months. Baby Esther was taken suddenly ill, the symptoms indicating ptomain poisoning. Prompt and earnest efforts by loving parents and skilled physicians and nurses could not check the progress of the disease. She was the joy and comfort of our home, and it is hard to feel reconciled, but the promises of the Eternal Father have brought comfort to us. Elder A. O. Tait, of Mountain View, conducted the funeral service. J. B. GREENWOOD.
SCHAFER.—Died at his home near Hagerman, N. M., April 23, 1905, of consumption, Adam H. Schafer, aged 44 years, 3 months, and 7 days. At the age of fourteen he was converted and united with the Methodist Church. In 1890 he accepted the views held by Seventh-day Adventists, and entered the canvassing work. Although a constant sufferer during the last three years, he bore it all with Christian fortitude, and was resigned to God’s will. A wife and one child survive to mourn their loss. Funeral services were conducted by the writer. M. C. CORBIT.
CHURCH.—Died April 9, 1905, of tuberculosis, after an illness of about six years, Dr. Lucius H. Church, in his forty-ninth year. Thirty-two years ago he accepted the glad message of the soon coming of Jesus, and in that blessed hope he fell asleep. His wife, Dr. Mabel Church, had hoped that God would restore her husband to health, that they might labor together for their fellow men, and though disappointed, she still trusts in the One who knows best. The funeral was held in the Seventh-day Adventist church in Fresno, Cal., and was attended by a large company of relatives and friends; text, Ps. 112: 6. H. G. THURSTON.
WIRE.—Died in Pomona, Cal., April 12, 1905, Jacob Wire, aged 77 years, 5 months, and 21 days. He and his wife accepted present truth about the year 1877, under the labors of G. V. Kilgore. He remained a faithful member of the Seventh-day Adventist Church till the day of his death. Many of the older Iowa brethren will remember having met him at the camp-meetings. He made his home in Pomona, Cal., during the last eleven years of his life. He was very active in all church work, and was specially interested in the education of the youth. He leaves a wife, three sons, and one daughter to mourn their loss. The funeral was conducted at the home. Words of comfort were spoken by Elder W. W. Simpson, the writer assisting in the services. P. P. ADAMS.
WILLIAMS.—Died at Rouseville, Pa., April 6, 1905, of heart failure, Mabel Williams, nee Bannon, wife of W. F. Williams, aged 34 years, 2 months, and 10 days. Sister Mabel accepted the message about fourteen years ago under the labors of Elders D. A. Ball and E. E. Franke, and remained faithful until death. She and her husband were united in marriage Aug. 24, 1893, and on the thirtieth of the same month they left New York for South Africa, where they remained in the mission work for nearly three years, when, on account of her failing health, they were obliged to return to this country. She fell asleep with the blessed reassurance of coming forth in the morning of the first resurrection. A loving husband and one daughter are left to mourn, but not without hope. Words of comfort were spoken by the writer, from Rev. 14: 13. L. N. WILLIAMS.
Business Notices
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In the case of poor persons who wish employment, the charge may be remitted, but in order to secure this concession a letter from the elder of the local church of which the advertiser is a member, or from one of our well-known ministers, must accompany the advertisement.
WANTED.—A young man of experience to assist in bath and treatment rooms. Address U. E. Whiteis, 112 E. Broad St., Columbus, Ohio.
WE will send a bbl. B. gluten flour for $6 cash, and send, post-paid, a $1.25 “Monitor of Health” or a $1.50 “Studies in Home and Child Life.” Food circulars free. Address New York Food Co., Oxford, N. Y.
FOR SALE.—Absolutely pure, unsalted peanut butter, steamed or roasted, 12 cents a pound in 50-pound lots and upward; cash with order. We pay freight on lots of 100 pounds or over, east of Rocky Mountains. Address Vegetarian Meat Company, Washington, D. C.
WANTED.—A home for a deaf and dumb sister, thirty years of age, with a deaf and dumb family who are Sabbath-keepers. This sister is a neat worker and of pleasing appearance. She will leave her present place about the middle of June. Address Mrs. Lizzie Anderson, 15139 Somers Ave., Harvey, Ill.
More Help For Wausau (Wisconsin)
By Wm. Covert
_Camp-Meeting_
SINCE the notice appeared in last week's paper regarding the Wausau, Wis., camp-meeting, we have succeeded in getting a promise that Elder W. S. Hyatt, who has been working in South Africa for a number of years, will attend our Wausau camp-meeting. We have also learned that Elder F. C. Gilbert, a converted Hebrew and ordained minister in the Seventh-day Adventist ranks, will attend the Wausau meeting.
We feel that the Lord is favoring us with excellent help in sending so many strong men to the meeting. We trust that our people in Wisconsin will appreciate this excellent opportunity for hearing the servants of the Lord, and that they will not only attend themselves, but will bring many of their neighbors with them to the camp-meeting. Please make an extra effort in this respect, so that our meeting may be all that the Lord desires it to be. Wm. Covert.
Local Camp-Meeting for Southwestern New York
By S. H. Lane
NOTHING preventing, there will be held a local camp-meeting on the newly purchased school farm near Tunesassa, beginning Thursday, June 15, and closing Sunday night, June 24. The station near the school farm is Quaker Bridge, on the Pennsylvania Railroad running from Rochester, N. Y., to Oil City, Pa. The station nearest the school farm on the Erie Railroad is Steamburg. Only two trains each way a day stop at Steamburg. All desiring to leave the train at Steamburg will be met by team if they will notify Lynn Bowen, Tunesassa, N. Y. Please notify him soon. The distance from Steamburg to the camp-ground is four miles.
Those coming on the Erie Railroad can ride, if they choose, to Salamanca, and there change cars to the Pennsylvania Railroad by changing depots, purchasing tickets to Quaker Bridge.
Tents can be rented. Those desiring them are requested to apply to the New York Tract Society, Rome, N. Y.
We desire that this camp-meeting shall constitute a workers' meeting as well as a spiritual feast. We expect to work several hours each day in clearing land for a fall crop. We ask all to bring a liberal supply of bedding and provisions. Bring enough for yourself and others. Bring a working suit of clothes, sisters as well as brethren, and if convenient, bring working tools, hoes, spades, etc. We expect an excellent meeting.
S. H. LANE.
Publications Wanted
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The following persons desire late, clean copies of our publications, post-paid.
Mrs. E. H. Dent, Eagle River, Wis., periodicals.
L. W. Felter, Jonesboro, Ark., REVIEW, Signs, Watchman, and tracts.
V. Dietrichs, 715 Schofield Bldg., Cleveland, Ohio, REVIEW, Signs, Watchman.
Mrs. M. Hall, Box 194, Globe Village, Mass., copies of the Watchman of Feb. 14, 1905.
Work for the Adult Blind
THURSDAY noon at the close of the ministerial institute the delegates and visitors at the conference were addressed by Mr. F. E. Cleveland, the secretary of Columbia Polytechnic Institute for the Blind, which is located at 1808 H St., N. W., in this city. For nine years previous to coming to Washington, Mr. Cleveland, who is himself blind, was the secretary of the Board of Education for the Blind in the State of Connecticut. About four years ago he came to Washington, and opened this institution for the special purpose of giving to the adult blind a training which would prepare them for useful service and enable them to be self-supporting. Mr. Cleveland made a brief statement to the conference concerning the condition of the blind and the necessity for such work as he was attempting, and asked for the co-operation of delegates and visitors in his plan for the circulation of a book in behalf of the institute. The cause is a worthy one, the appeal for help was a practical one, and we doubt not that the institute will receive substantial benefit as the result of Mr. Cleveland's visit to the encampment.
_Second Sabbath Mission Service_
_June 10, 1905_
No special second Sabbath reading will be sent out for the second Sabbath missionary service of June 10, from the Mission Board office, as so many good reports from our workers in the field have appeared in the REVIEW during the General Conference, which can be used in this meeting. We would suggest that the elder select different ones to present the various items from these reports, which have especially touched their hearts, in the service. Let it be a testimony meeting from the waiting fields.
MISSION BOARD.
Washington, D. C.
By J. S. Washburn
BEFORE this number of the REVIEW reaches its readers, the present session of the General Conference of Seventh-day Adventists will have closed. Matters of great importance have been considered during the last days of the conference. History has been made. An authorized deputation visited the President, and presented an address, which is printed on another page of this paper. Documents which we believe will help our work in foreign lands have been received from high officials. Many other matters of great interest have also been considered, which will be reported in the REVIEW. The third “surprise” donation was made on Friday, May 26. It resulted in further gifts of over fifteen hundred dollars to the Washington fund. Altogether, these “surprise” donations have already brought into the Washington work approximately about ten thousand dollars, and we believe that much more will yet result from that special effort. Our list this week is again too long to be published entire at the present time. It amounts to $87,602.72. We are yet hoping that we shall fully reach the amount of one hundred thousand dollars before the close of this conference. With what is actually supplied, we believe that the immediate payment of pledges made and of donations already planned will cover that amount. On each occasion when these offerings have been made, the meetings seem to have been greatly enjoyed by all present. Surely He who loves the cheerful giver will abundantly reward our loyal people for their appreciation of the situation in Washington and their liberal responses. J. S. WASHBURN.
Testimonies for the Church in Several Languages
By Editor
THE International Publishing Association of College View, Neb., has published, in German, Danish, and Swedish, liberal extracts from “Testimonies for the Church,” Vol. VIII. Each pamphlet consists of nearly one hundred and fifty pages, and contains those chapters which give instruction concerning the revelation of God in nature, God as a personal being, and other related topics. We are glad to know that this instruction is now being placed before the brethren and sisters of these nationalities in their own languages. The counsels and warnings found in these chapters are of the utmost importance at this time, and ought to be carefully studied by all. These pamphlets can be obtained by addressing the International Publishing Association, College View, Neb.
Visitors at the General Conference
AMONG the visitors at the General Conference during the past week have been President Booth Colwell Davis, of Alfred University, Alfred, N. Y., the leading educational institution conducted by the Seventh-day Baptists, and Professor Charles B. Clark, of the same institution. Brother Clark will be remembered by many of our readers as at one time instructor in South Lancaster Academy, and later as having charge of the history department of Union College, College View, Neb.
Central Union Conference Bulletin
NUMBER one of volume one of the Central Union Conference Bulletin is the calendar of Union College, College View, Neb., for 1905-06. It is a pamphlet of one hundred and twenty pages, illustrated, containing full information concerning the equipment and plans of the institution. All prospective students and other persons especially interested ought to secure a copy of this publication. Address the president, C. C. Lewis, College View, Neb.
Chorus Singing at the Conference
A FEATURE of the Sabbath services at the conference has been the singing by a chorus of sixty voices under the direction of Brother Walton John, instructor in music in the Washington Training College. This chorus has sung together more or less during the past winter, and they have rendered some difficult selections in a very creditable manner. There is nothing better in music than the singing of a large, well-trained chorus.
Change in Wyoming Mission Meeting Time
Those who are especially interested should notice the change in the time of the meeting in the Wyoming Mission field, as announced on page 30.
Gift for Missions
By Editor
We are glad to acknowledge the receipt of $4.25 from “a friend” who desires it to be applied “to the cause of missions.” We shall be pleased to comply with the wish of the donor.
Stereopticon Lecture at Pythian Temple
A STEREOPTICON lecture was given at Pythian Temple in this city on Sunday evening, May 28, by Elder E. W. Farnsworth, of the British Union Conference. This was the third meeting held in the same hall during the conference.
Washington Training College Trustees Elected
THE following brethren have been elected trustees of the Washington Training College: A. G. Daniells, J. W. Lawhead, W. W. Prescott, I. H. Evans, G. B. Thompson, A. P. Needham, G. A. Irwin, J. R. Scott, W. T. Bland.
Sanitarium Association Trustees Elected
At the first annual meeting of the constituency of the Washington (D. C.) Sanitarium Association the following persons were elected as trustees for the ensuing year: A. G. Daniells, I. H. Evans, G. A. Irwin, H. W. Cottrell, G. A. Hare, J. E. Froom, J. H. Neall.
Copies of the July 14 Review
By Editor
QUITE a number of our subscribers have kindly responded to our request for copies of the REVIEW of July 14, 1903. We have now received a sufficient number, and shall not need to trouble our friends any further. We heartily thank those who have sent us the desired copies.
Address to the President
ON the first page of this issue will be found a photographic reproduction of the address presented to the President of the United States in behalf of the General Conference of Seventh-day Adventists. A report of the official call at the White House, by a deputation from the conference appears on page 20.
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By Editor
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