Western New York, Buffalo .... June 16 to 25
Eastern New York, Oneida .. June 22 to July 2
Southern New England .... Aug. 17 to 27
Northern New England .. Aug. 24 to Sept. 3
Maine, Dover and Foxcroft ............
.................... Aug. 31 to Sept. 10
CENTRAL UNION CONFERENCE
Missouri .................... Aug. 3 to 13
Nebraska .................... Aug. 17 to 27
Kansas, Salina .............. Aug. 24 to Sept. 4
Wyoming ..................... Sept. 21 to Oct. 1
COLUMBIA UNION CONFERENCE
Eastern Pennsylvania, Lebanon ..........
.................... June 22 to July 2
New Jersey, Trenton .... July 27 to Aug. 6
Ohio ........................ Aug. 17 to 27
West Pennsylvania, Pittsburgh ........
.................... Aug. 24 to Sept. 3
West Virginia .............. Aug. 26 to Sept. 5
EASTERN CANADIAN UNION CONFERENCE
Ontario, Brantford .......... June 19 to 25
Quebec, Lennoxville ...... June 26 to July 2
Maritime, Norton, New Brunswick ......
.................... July 3 to 9
Newfoundland, St. John's .... July 14 to 18
LAKE UNION CONFERENCE
North Michigan, Escanaba .... June 15 to 25
Northern Illinois, Joliet .... June 15 to 25
East Michigan, Saginaw .... June 22 to July 2
Southern Illinois, Martinsville .. Aug. 10 to 20
West Michigan .............. Aug. 17 to 27
Indiana .................... Aug. 24 to Sept. 3
North Michigan ............. Aug. 24 to Sept. 3
NORTH PACIFIC UNION CONFERENCE
Western Washington, South Tacoma ......
.................... Aug. 24 to Sept. 3
NORTHERN UNION CONFERENCE
North Dakota, Jamestown .... June 15 to 25
PACIFIC UNION CONFERENCE
Southern California, San Fernando ......
.................... June 15 to 25
Northwestern California, Napa .. July 20 to 30
Southeastern California, Santiago ......
.................... Aug. 3 to 13
Inter-Mountain ............ About October 1
Arizona ................... Oct. 12 to 22
SOUTHEASTERN UNION CONFERENCE
North Carolina, Statesville .... June 15 to 25
SOUTHERN UNION CONFERENCE
Louisiana, Alexandria ....... July 20 to 30
Mississippi, Meridian .... July 27 to Aug. 6
Mississippi, Hattiesburg (colored) ......
.................... Aug. 24 to Sept. 3
Tennessee River, Nashville ... Aug. 3 to 13
Alabama, Montgomery ........ Aug. 10 to 20
Kentucky, Bowling Green .... Aug. 17 to 27
SOUTHWESTERN UNION CONFERENCE
North Texas, Waxahachie ...... July 20-30
West Texas, Clyde ............ Aug. 3 to 13
New Mexico ................... Aug. 10 to 20
Oklahoma, Enid ............... Aug. 24 to Sept. 3
Arkansas, Springdale ......... Sept. 7 to 17
WESTERN CANADIAN UNION CONFERENCE
Manitoba, Minnedosa ........ June 15 to 25
Saskatchewan, Saskatoon .. June 29 to July 8
British Columbia, Alberta, Penoka ......
.................... July 13 to 23
British Columbia (Coast District), Nana-
imo ....................... July 24 to 30
British Columbia (Okenagan District), Ke-
lowna ..................... Aug. 14 to 20
North Dakota Conference Association
By S. E. JACKSON; F. A. LAUTERBACH
THE annual meeting of the North Dakota Conference Association of Seventh-day Adventists is called to convene in Jamestown, N. Dak., in connection with the camp meeting, at 10 A. M., Thursday, June 22, 1916. The main business of the hour will be the election of officers. It is possible that the constitution will be changed. All accredited delegates to the camp meeting are regarded voters at the association meeting.
S. E. JACKSON, President.
F. A. LAUTERBACH, Secretary.
Northern Illinois Medical Missionary and Sanitarium Association
By W. A. WESTWORTH; H. H. TODD
THE Northern Illinois Medical Missionary and Sanitarium Association will hold its eleventh annual meeting in connection with the annual session of the Northern Illinois Conference of Seventh-day Adventists, June 15-25, 1916, at Joliet, Ill. The first meeting will be held at 10 A. M. Monday, June 19. Three trustees are to be elected for a term of three years, and such other business transacted as may come before the constituency.
W. A. WESTWORTH, President.
H. H. TODD, Secretary.
New Jersey Conference
By A. R. SANDBORN; CLARENCE LAWRY
The annual session of the New Jersey Conference of Seventh-day Adventists will be held in connection with the camp meeting, on Greenwood Avenue, Trenton, N. J., July 27 to Aug. 6, 1916, for the purpose of electing officers, and of transacting such other business as may properly come before the conference. Each church is entitled to one delegate for the organization, and to one additional delegate for each ten members. The first meeting of the conference will be called to convene at 10 A. M., Friday, July 28.
A. R. SANDBORN, President.
CLARENCE LAWRY, Secretary.
New Jersey Conference Association
By A. R. SANDBORN; CLARENCE LAWRY
NOTICE is hereby given that the annual meeting of the New Jersey Conference Association of Seventh-day Adventists will be held in connection with the conference and camp meeting, July 27 to Aug. 6, 1916, at Trenton, N. J., for the purpose of electing officers and a board of trustees, and of transacting such other business as pertains to the association. The first meeting will be held at 10 A. M., Monday, July 31.
A. R. SANDBORN, President.
CLARENCE LAWRY, Secretary.
Texas Conference Association
By J. I. Taylor; C. E. Smith
THE next annual session of the Texas Conference Association of Seventh-day Adventists will be held in connection with the conference and camp meeting, at Waxahachie, Tex., July 20-30, 1916. At this meeting officers and a board of trustees will be elected for the ensuing year, and such other business transacted as may properly come before the association. The accredited delegates to the conference compose the constituency of this association. The first meeting will be held at 10 A. M., July 25.
J. I. TAYLOR, President.
C. E. SMITH, Secretary.
Maritime Conference
By GEO. H. SKINNER; L. VAN BUSKIRK
THE Maritime Conference of Seventh-day Adventists will hold its fourteenth annual session at Norton, New Brunswick, July 3-9, 1916. The first meeting will be called at 9:30 A. M., Tuesday, July 4. Each church is entitled to one delegate for the organization, and to one additional delegate for each fifteen members. Officers will be elected, and such other business as may properly come before the conference will be transacted.
GEO. H. SKINNER, President.
L. VAN BUSKIRK, Secretary.
Louisiana Conference
By C. N. Sanders; C. B. Caldwell
The fifteenth annual conference and camp meeting of the Louisiana Conference of Seventh-day Adventists will be held at Alexandria, La., July 20-30, 1916. The purpose of the meeting is to elect officers for the ensuing two years, and to transact such other business as may properly come before the conference session. The first meeting of the conference will be held at 11 A. M., Friday, July 21. Let the churches elect delegates, and forward credentials to C. B. Caldwell, 810 Jackson Ave., New Orleans, La.
C. N. SANDERS, President.
C. B. CALDWELL, Secretary.
Louisiana Conference Association
By C. N. SANDERS; C. B. CALDWELL
NOTICE is hereby given that the annual meeting of the constituency of the Louisiana Conference Association of Seventh-day Adventists (incorporated) will be held on the camp ground in Alexandria, La., Tuesday, July 25, 1916. The first meeting will be held at 11 A. M. on the above date, for the election of officers, and the transaction of such other business as may properly come before the association.
C. N. SANDERS, President.
C. B. CALDWELL, Secretary.
Publications Wanted
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.
Mr. G. H. A. Beermann, Astoria, Oregon.
J. H. Downes, Y. M. C. A., Cornhill, London, E. C., England.
Requests for Prayer
A MINNESOTA brother desires our prayers that he may be healed of asthma, and that the health of his wife may improve.
A Florida brother and sister write: “We ask your earnest prayers for the healing of our brother, who is afflicted with tuberculosis.”
Obituaries
By J. W. Allison; W. J. Burden; A. B. Campbell; F. A. Wright; J. S. Rouse
STEWART.—Ralph Jerome, infant son of Brother and Sister Lucile Stewart, was born July 2, 1915, and died in Kansas City, Kans., May 12, 1916. The sorrowing family are comforted by “the blessed hope.”
J. W. ALLISON.
MIKKELSON.—Miss Belle Mikkelson died at the Portland Sanitarium, Portland, Oregon, Feb. 18, 1916. She was a native of Norway, and past ninety-one years of age. For years she was an earnest member of the Seventh-day Adventist Church.
W. J. BURDEN.
CLARK.—D. H. Clark was born in Tennessee, Oct. 1, 1880, and died in Oswego, Kans., May 18, 1916. He was converted last fall, and remained a firm believer in the third angel’s message until his death. He is survived by a wife, a mother, and five brothers.
A. B. CAMPBELL.
OVERTON.—Leon Merrian Overton was born March 1, 1903, and died at the home of his foster parents, in Kansas City, Mo., aged 13 years, 2 months, and 10 days. He was a member of the Seventh-day Adventist Church, subject to baptism. The writer spoke words of comfort to the sorrowing relatives and friends.
J. W. ALLISON.
SMITH.—Eyllah Irene Smith was born in Battle Creek, Mich., Jan. 9, 1897, and at the age of two and one-half years was legally adopted by Pelton and Eunice Smith. She received her education in our denominational schools, and was a devout Christian. Her last sickness was borne with patience, and she fell asleep in Jesus May 14, 1916.
F. A. WRIGHT.
AYRES.—Mrs. A. J. Ayres was born in Bergen, Norway, Sept. 6, 1883, and died suddenly in Hannibal, Mo., April 18, 1916. She and her husband moved to Hannibal in 1912, immediately after their marriage, which took place in Brooklyn, N. Y. Her husband is left to mourn, but not without hope, for we feel sure that our sister sleeps in Jesus.
J. S. ROUSE.
Our Relatives and Friends
ALL who believe in the early consummation of the third angel’s message have relatives, friends, or acquaintances in whom they are deeply interested and for whom they would do anything in their power in order that they might know of and have the opportunity to accept, the truth. Many of our members are waiting for an opportunity to do something for these, but no specially favorable way seems to have been suggested to them. Others have done some intermittent work for friends, but the great majority have attempted nothing in a well-planned, organized, systematic effort. For all there is a good tried plan that we recommend. It is as follows:—
Let all who have nonbelieving relatives and friends for whom they wish to do good work in presenting the message to them, send them a complete set of the Present Truth Series, beginning with No. 1 and continuing to No. 24, one number to be sent, by the publishers, each week until the entire series is covered. Sending one copy each week, the series will be covered in six months. The cost will be only 24 cents for the set of 24 numbers, to be mailed, postpaid, one each week for six months. This means that our relatives and friends will receive regularly each week a copy of the Present Truth Series, giving the message in the order best suited to the subjects, and in a way well calculated to prevent confusion and to lead to conviction—24 strong presentations on as many of the fundamental topics of the message, or 96 large pages sparkling with the brightest message gems in print; the giving of the message in a very effective way to each relative or friend for only 24 cents. We know of no better or cheaper way to reach this very dear class of people.
The day of the Lord is rapidly approaching, and there are thousands and thousands of our relatives and friends who are making their decision for eternal life or eternal death. The present day is the most favorable time we shall ever have to discharge our personal responsibility in behalf of those dear to us. This is the time especially referred to in the following statements:—
“All heaven is in activity, and the angels of God are waiting to cooperate with all who will devise plans whereby souls for whom Christ died may hear the glad tidings of salvation. Angels who minister to those that shall be heirs of salvation, are saying to every true saint, ‘There is work for you to do.’ ‘Go, stand and speak . . . to the people all the words of this life.’ Acts 5:20. If those addressed would obey this injunction, the Lord would prepare the way before them, putting them in possession of means wherewith to go.”—“Testimonies for the Church,” Vol. VI, pp. 433, 434.
“The very simplest modes of work should be devised and set in operation among the churches. If the members will unitedly accept such plans, and perseveringly carry them out, they will reap a rich reward; for their experience will grow brighter, their ability will increase, and through their efforts souls will be saved.”—Id., p. 433.
This special effort in behalf of our friends and relatives will be made simultaneously the world over, beginning September 1, this year, 1916, and ending March 1, 1917. Between now and September 1, all names and addresses should be sent in, through the tract societies, ready to begin promptly on September 1, it being very necessary to begin mailing all subscriptions at one time, and to receive no new names after that date. The effort for our friends and relatives is to be without variation, and limited to September 1 to March 1, not a name to be added after September 1, and no exceptions of any kind to be made in connection with any name. It is to be a straight and regular mailing of a copy of the Present Truth Series each week to each name on the list for six months.
Through this special plan for relatives and friends we may know just what they are reading as the weeks pass. We may write to them on the subjects we know they are studying in the papers, and we may pray especially for them individually as they come to the most important subjects; and the churches may pray for them collectively, and for the special effort being made in behalf of the dearest of all in the world to our people. This plan, faithfully worked, will bring great rejoicing to thousands of our members through relatives and friends accepting the truth, and the blessing of heaven bestowed upon those taking part in it.
There will be another list started Jan. 1, 1917, which may include subscriptions, either single or in clubs, for general missionary purposes. This list will be mailed once a month, or as often as the paper is published, and will be for the new series which will begin Jan. 1, 1917. Names for this list should be sent in for Present Truth beginning with the January list, 1917. Orders for this list should be sent in at least two months previously to the beginning of the list, Jan. 1, 1917.
Send all orders through the tract societies, for this special effort for relatives and friends, to Present Truth Series, September list. Send all orders for the new regular list, through the tract societies, to Present Truth, January list, 1917.
Important Notice to Our Subscribers
By Editor
SUBSCRIBERS changing place of residence should notify us at once if they wish their papers sent to the new address. Every day we receive notices from postmasters that subscribers have moved. If this were always true, we could change the addresses when thus notified; but the post office sends these notices when one who goes away for only a short time asks to have letters forwarded, but makes no provision for the holding of the papers until his return. Hence we have found it very unsatisfactory to make any changes of address from these cards. We are therefore making no changes in our lists without notice from the tract society or the subscriber. We shall notify our subscribers that a postmaster's card has been received, and we trust they will reply promptly, so that no papers may be lost. The papers are returned to us if not delivered, and we are therefore taking such names from the list until we hear from them.
German, Danish-Norwegian, and Swedish Magazines for Third Quarter
By Editor
AFTER the omission of our second quarter’s German, Danish-Norwegian, and Swedish quarterly magazines, because of the fire at College View, the magazines for the third quarter are now ready. This word will be welcomed by magazine agents and our church missionary societies. The current numbers, filled with live articles on points of truth, are well printed and attractively illustrated.
A change has been made in the name of our Danish-Norwegian quarterly magazine. Instead of Lys over Landet, which has suggested the physical and spiritual light offered in the magazine, it will be Tidens Tegn, meaning the Signs of the Times. This gives this magazine a distinct prophetic character that will mean much in its circulation and influence. In these days people are inquiring, “What do these things mean?” Our group of foreign signs of the times magazines will help to answer. Will you help place them in the hands of the people?
You may order by the names of the magazines: Zeichen der Zeit (German), Tidens Tegn (Danish-Norwegian), and Tidens Tecken (Swedish), or in English, Signs of the Times Magazine, specifying language. Prices: From 5 to 40 copies, 5 cents each (Canada and foreign, 6 cents); 50 copies or more, 4 cents each (Canada and foreign, 5 cents).
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Loma Linda Training School for Nurses
THE Loma Linda Training School for Nurses is now making up a class to begin August 13. We shall be pleased to send our calendar and full information to any one who contemplates entering upon this line of work. The school is well equipped with laboratories, and instruction is given by members of the college faculty. Our hospital furnishes excellent opportunity for clinical experience. Ten grades are required for entrance. Our school is also recognized by the State. We can accommodate an unusually large number of students this year. For further information, address Superintendent of Nurses, Loma Linda Sanitarium.
Strikes
FIFTEEN THOUSAND men quit work in one city, tying up the largest industries in the place. In another city, a street car strike caused every car in the city to stand still for days while men in all lines of business walked, or used jitneys or any other kind of conveyance available. In New York City a strike of engineers, longshoremen, and freight men, leaves hundreds of cars loaded and untouched for days, some of them filled with foods and perishable goods. In the coal-mining sections, a general strike was averted by the proprietors agreeing with their men for a substantial advance in wages, and a reduction in hours. These are only a few items taken from recent newspaper reports revealing the unrest throughout the country.
What are the causes of these things? What is the meaning to us? Do the Scriptures give light upon the present conditions? What will be the final solution of these problems? All these questions, and more, are answered in the book—
“Capital and Labor”
The conflict between the employers and employed, and the reasons for it, are impartially stated in this book, which also gives the one solution to the problem.
These things are a sign of the times, and like many other signs, point to the second coming of Christ. “Behold, the Judge standeth before the door.” “Be ye also patient; stablish your hearts: for the coming of the Lord draweth nigh.”
This is a most timely book, and should be circulated by the thousand. It will be read with interest by rich and poor; by employer and employed.
Paper cover, 25 cents; board cover with emblematic design in colors, 75 cents. Price 10 per cent higher in Canada.
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“Camp Meeting Sanitation”
SOME years ago it was expected that a considerable per cent of the people who attended camp meeting would have a sick spell while at the meeting. This camp meeting sickness, however, has been largely eliminated in recent years by giving attention to proper sanitary methods and conditions. The little tract, “Camp Meeting Sanitation: What to Do and What Not to Do,” has aided much in bringing about this better condition. Every one who attends camp meeting should read this tract so as to be able to cooperate with conference officers in making and keeping the camp ground in a sanitary condition.
Price, 10 cents a dozen; 75 cents a hundred.
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The Church Building for London
By I. H. EVANS
At the late council held in Loma, Linda, Elder W. J. Fitzgerald, president of the British Union Conference, made an earnest appeal setting forth the need for a church building in London. He asked the Division Conference to donate ten thousand dollars to this purpose, and said that the British field would make up the remainder, and provide a suitable building in which general meetings could be held, and in which our people could assemble to hold important councils.
The Division Conference, under the advice of the General Conference, voted to raise ten thousand dollars for this purpose. It was understood that this should not apply on the Twenty-cent-a-week Fund. Some thought that those who have money that they can spare without feeling it, would be glad to contribute more or less toward this fund. Already the Northern Union Conference has contributed one thousand dollars, the Review and Herald has given five hundred, and individuals have given in smaller sums. So we have about seventeen hundred dollars already pledged to this splendid work. But in a recent letter, Elder Fitzgerald says that our people in Great Britain are very anxious to have this fund in hand, that they may secure the building at an early date. We wish that all who feel the importance of answering this call would contribute to this fund. It ought to be raised by the first of October, so that the brethren in Great Britain can have the use of the money. All donations should be sent direct to Elder W. T. Knox, Takoma Park, D. C.
The need is certainly great, for in all Great Britain there is not a suitable place for our people to assemble. They are especially in need of this meetinghouse for general meetings, and gatherings that must be held where the work is growing as it is in the British field. We therefore hope that the Division Conference will soon be able to pass this fund over in full to the General Conference for the purpose above named. I. H. EVANS.
Before We Sleep
By L. L. C.
In the Scripture we are told that every one who took his neighbor’s garment as a pledge should return it to him ere the sun went down. It is well for us to remember that no one knows what a day may bring forth, and that it is wise, when we retire to rest at night, to have everything as we should wish it if we knew that we should die before morning. The effect of this desire to have things all made right before going to sleep is seen in a little story which has come to our notice.
Donald knelt at his grandmother’s knee to offer his evening prayer. He said, “If I should die before I wake,” and then stopped. The grandmother prompted him, “‘I pray’—go on, Donald.” “Wait a minute,” interposed the small boy, and springing to his feet, went scurrying downstairs. In a short time he was back again, and again kneeling, took up his prayer where he had left it. When his grandmother had safely tucked him in bed, she questioned him rebukingly concerning the interruption in prayer. The boy answered that he had not forgotten what he was saying, but that was the very reason why he had stopped. “You see I had upset Ted’s menagerie and stood all the wooden soldiers on their heads, just to see how he would tear around in the morning; but if I should die before I wake, why—I did not want him to find them that way, so I had to go down and fix them right.” How wise it would be if some older ones than Donald would feel the same way about their evening prayer. L. L. C.
The Emir Visits the Mission
By D. C. Babcock
BROTHER D. C. BABCOCK, of Northern Nigeria, writes: “The emir [an Arabian military commander], a chieftain of Ilorin, head of the Mohammedans, and native ruler of the people over a large territory, a man of powerful influence, paid us a visit a short time ago. He expressed his appreciation of our work among the Paguns. He was attended by fully one thousand Mohammedans. The many horsemen, with their glittering spears, fine robes, and prancing horses, made quite a display. A few years ago we should have shuddered at such a scene, but we have learned that God is able to keep us under all circumstances when we trust him.”
Baptisms in the Philippine Islands
BROTHER L. V. FINSTER, writing from the Philippine Islands, May 7, says: “I am sure you will rejoice in the fact that during the first four months of this year we baptized 218 people here in the islands. While the people in America were giving and praying for the work here, in March we baptized 170 from our two tent missions.” The “giving” and “praying” (asking) in America is surely very intimately connected — by way of the throne — with the baptisms (receiving) out in the mission fields. “Ye shall receive,” is Christ’s sure promise to his disciples.
Brother Williams Answers the Call
Brother W. H. Williams, with his wife and three children, sailed from New York last week for South America. Brother Williams has been connected with the Southeastern Union Conference as secretary and treasurer, and has been released to answer the call to serve, in the same capacity, the South American Division Conference, recently organized. The prayers and best wishes of their many friends will follow them as they go to this larger field of service in response to the call of the Master.
Mrs. Salisbury Returning from India
Mrs. H. R. SALISBURY is expected to reach San Francisco on her return from India about June 26.
The Atonement
WE believe our readers will follow with interest the series of articles on the atonement, beginning in this number. Brother Corliss will bring out many lessons of practical value in these articles.
Sabbath School Growth in West China
Mrs. M. C. Warren, writing April 7, from Szechuen, in the West China Mission, where the work is new, says that their Sabbath school attendance is more than a gradual increase, it is a phenomenal growth. The attendance for the first quarter of this year is more than double that of the last quarter of 1915. She accounts for it by saying that their three new schools are full, and all the pupils attend Sabbath school.
Memory Verse Cards for the Third Quarter
THERE will be no Memory Verse Card for the eighth Sabbath school lesson, Aug. 19, 1916. There are fourteen Sabbaths in the third quarter, but we can have only twelve cards in each quarter. The eighth lesson seemed the best to be without illustration, and the last Sabbath in the quarter, being a review day, will have no card. On two Sabbaths, therefore, in the third quarter there will be no cards, August 19 and September 30.
