This group of post-Davidic psalms, says Anderson, was written “presumably by Asaph during the captivity of the Jews at Babylon. They refer to the condition of the captives, and express their sorrows, desolations, longing desires, and prayers for deliverance.”
The Book of Lamentations
Like many other books of the Bible, Lamentations receives its title, in Hebrew, from the word with which it opens. The authorship is attributed to Jeremiah, sometimes called the “weeping prophet.” Sorrows indeed darkened the life of this earnest man,—persecutions from his own beloved people, and grief at the ruin that was about to engulf them. “Though naturally mild, sensitive, and retiring, he shrank from no danger when duty called; threats could not silence him, nor ill usage alienate him. Tenderly compassionate to his infatuated countrymen, he shared with them the woes he could not induce them to avert from their own heads.”
The Lamentations is an elegiac, or mournful, poem. Further, each of the five chapters of which the book is composed “is a separate poem, complete in itself, and having a distinct subject, but brought at the same time under a plan that includes them all.”
A well-defined arrangement marks the structure of this book. The first four chapters are in the acrostic form. Chapters 1, 2, and 4 each have twenty-two verses, each one of which begins with a letter of the Hebrew alphabet,—the first verse beginning with the first letter, the second verse with the second letter, and so on. Chapter 3 has three short verses under each letter, or sixty-six verses in all. Chapter 5 has twenty-two verses, but without the alphabetic order.
In this book Jeremiah “was not merely a patriot poet, weeping over the ruin of his country; he was a prophet who had seen all this coming, and had foretold it as inevitable.” “One would think, as has often been said, that every letter was written with a tear, and every word was a sob of a broken heart. Yet he does not forget that a covenant God still reigns.”
And across the dark pages of this inspired lament there flash divine rays of light from the throne of God. The Lord's mercies “are new every morning;” “his compassions fail not.” To those who seek him, and wait for him, he is good. Not only are we to hope, but also to wait for his salvation; for “it is good that a man should both hope and quietly wait for the salvation of the Lord.”
NOTICES AND APPOINTMENTS
Camp Meetings
ATLANTIC UNION CONFERENCE
Northern New England, Concord, N. H. ........ Aug. 24 to Sept. 3
Maine, Dover and Foxcroft ........ Aug. 31 to Sept. 10
CENTRAL UNION CONFERENCE
Missouri, Clinton ........ Aug. 3 to 13
Nebraska, Hastings ........ Aug. 17 to 27
Kansas, Emporia ........ Aug. 24 to Sept. 3
Wyoming ........ Sept. 21 to Oct. 1
COLUMBIA UNION CONFERENCE
New Jersey, Trenton ........ July 27 to Aug. 6
Ohio, Newark ........ Aug. 17 to 27
West Pennsylvania, Homestead ........ Aug. 24 to Sept. 3
West Virginia, Weston ........ Aug. 30 to Sept. 8
LAKE UNION CONFERENCE
Southern Illinois, Martinsville ........ Aug. 10 to 20
West Michigan, Allegan ........ Aug. 17 to 27
Indiana, Indianapolis ........ Aug. 24 to Sept. 3
North Michigan, Cadillac ........ Aug. 24 to Sept. 3
NORTH PACIFIC UNION CONFERENCE
Western Washington, South Tacoma ........ Aug. 24 to Sept. 3
PACIFIC UNION CONFERENCE
Inter-Mountain, Salt Lake City, Utah ........ Aug. 17 to 27
Arizona ........ Oct. 12 to 22
SOUTHERN UNION CONFERENCE
Mississippi, Meridian ........ July 27 to Aug. 6
Tennessee River, Nashville ........ Aug. 3 to 13
Alabama, Montgomery ........ Aug. 10 to 20
Kentucky, Bowling Green ........ Aug. 17 to 27
Mississippi, Hattiesburg (colored) ........ Aug. 24 to Sept. 3
SOUTHWESTERN UNION CONFERENCE
West Texas, Clyde ........ Aug. 3 to 13
New Mexico, Clovis ........ Aug. 10 to 20
Oklahoma, Enid ........ Aug. 24 to Sept. 3
Arkansas, Springdale ........ Sept. 7 to 17
WESTERN CANADIAN UNION CONFERENCE
British Columbia (Okenagan District), Kelowna ........ Aug. 14 to 20
West Michigan Conference Association
By Wm. Guthrie; F. R. Eastman
The annual meeting of the West Michigan Conference Association of Seventh-day Adventists will be held in connection with the meeting of the West Michigan Conference on the fairgrounds in Allegan, Mich., Aug. 17-27, 1916. The first meeting will be called at 10:30 A. M., August 22. The regular delegates to the West Michigan Conference (unincorporated) form the constituency of the West Michigan Conference Association. This meeting will elect a board of trustees for the association, and transact such business as may properly come before the meeting.
Wm. Guthrie, President.
F. R. Eastman, Secretary.
Kansas Seventh-day Adventist Conference Association
By W. D. Maclay; Burton Castle
THE next annual session of the Kansas Seventh-day Adventist Conference Association will be held in Salina, Kans. Officers will be elected, and such other business transacted as may properly come before the session. Accredited delegates to the conference are also delegates to the association. The first meeting will be held at 10 A. M., Tuesday, Aug. 29, 1916, on the Salina camp ground.
W. D. MACLAY, President.
BURTON CASTLE, Secretary.
Seventh-day Adventist Association of East Kansas
By W. D. MACLAY; BURTON CASTLE
THE next annual session of the Seventh-day Adventist Association of East Kansas will be held in Salina, Kans. Officers will be elected, and such other business transacted as may properly come before the session. Accredited delegates to the conference are also delegates to the association. The first meeting will be held at 10 A. M., Tuesday, Aug. 29, 1916, on the Salina camp ground.
W. D. MACLAY, President.
BURTON CASTLE, Secretary.
West Kansas Seventh-day Adventist Conference Association
By W. D. Maclay; Burton Castle
THE next annual session of the West Kansas Seventh-day Adventist Conference Association will be held in Salina, Kans. Officers will be elected, and such other business transacted as may properly come before the session. Accredited delegates to the conference are also delegates to the association. The first meeting will be held at 10 A. M., Tuesday, Aug. 29, 1916, on the Salina camp ground.
W. D. MACLAY, President.
BURTON CASTLE, Secretary.
Seventh-day Adventist Association of Western Colorado
By E. A. CURTIS; WILBERT WILCOX
The next annual session of the Seventh-day Adventist Association of Western Colorado will be held at Salt Lake City, Utah, in connection with the State conference and camp meeting, for the purpose of electing officers, and of transacting such other business as may properly come before the association. The first meeting is called for 10 A. M., Monday, Aug. 21, 1916.
E. A. CURTIS, President.
WILBERT WILCOX, Secretary.
Western Washington Conference Association
By Lewis Johnson; T. L. Copeland
NOTICE is hereby given that the annual meeting of the Western Washington Conference Association of Seventh-day Adventists will be held in connection with the annual camp meeting and conference, at Manitou Park, Tacoma, Wash., Aug. 24 to Sept. 3, 1916. The first meeting will be held at 9:30 A. M., Tuesday, August 29. The Western Washington Corporation of Seventh-day Adventists will also hold meetings at this time, but the constituency will be notified by letter in regard to the time.
LEWIS JOHNSON, President.
T. L. COPELAND, Secretary.
Tennessee River Conference Association
By W. R. Elliott; F. C. Bruce
NOTICE is hereby given that the annual meeting of the Tennessee River Conference Association of Seventh-day Adventists will be held in connection with the conference and camp meeting, Aug. 3-13, 1916, at Nashville, Tenn., for the purpose of electing a board of trustees, changing the by-laws to provide for the election of officers for a term of two years instead of one, and transacting such other business as may properly come before the constituency. All properly accredited delegates to the Tennessee River Conference are voters in the Association. The first meeting will be held at 10 A. M., Monday, August 7.
W. R. ELLIOTT, President.
F. C. BRUCE, Secretary.
Missionary Volunteer Department
M. E. KERN
Secretary
MATILDA ERICKSON
Assistant Secretary
MRS. I. H. EVANS
Office Secretary
MEADE MACGUIRE
C. L. BENSON
Field Secretaries
J. F. SIMON
The Madison Training School for Nurses
THE Madison (Wis.) Training School for Nurses opens Sept. 8, 1916. A three-year nurses' course is offered, furnishing opportunity for Bible instruction and nurses' training to earnest, mature young people who wish to prepare themselves for medical missionary work. Address Superintendent of Training School, Madison Sanitarium, Madison, Wis.
Obituaries
WILLESS.— Cecil Jensen, infant son of Elder and Mrs. N. V. Willess, of Atlanta, Ga., died June 4, 1916, aged 11 months. The sorrowing parents are comforted by the hope of a soon-coming Saviour.
CARLYLE B. HAYNES.
SIMMS.— Adelaide R. Simms was born in Jerseyville, Ill., Aug. 6, 1843, and died in Topeka, Kans., June 17, 1916. For eleven years she was a faithful, devout member of the Seventh-day Adventist Church. Interment took place in Mount Washington Cemetery, Kansas City, Mo.
B. H. SHAW.21
PERRINE.— Joseph R. Perrine was born in Athens County, Ohio, and died at his home, in Canonsburg, Pa., July 13, 1916, aged 64 years. He was a cripple and a patient sufferer for many years. His wife and seven children, two brothers, and one sister mourn. Funeral services were conducted by the writer, assisted by C. E. Wills.
JOHN P. GAEDE.
THOMPSON.— Miss Isabelle V. Thompson was born in Boston, Mass., May 24, 1854. She died June 16, 1916, in St. John, New Brunswick, where she had made her home from childhood. About six years ago Sister Thompson accepted the third angel’s message, and the remainder of her life was spent in unselfish labor for others. She sleeps in Jesus.
GEO. H. SKINNER.
BALDWIN.— Tryphena Baldwin was born in the State of Ohio, and died in Benton Harbor, Mich., June 25, 1916, in her sixty-first year. She accepted the third angel’s message in 1891, and lived out its principles in her daily life. She fell asleep hoping for a part in the first resurrection. Two sisters and other relatives are left to mourn.
W. C. HEBNER.
NUDING.— Benjamin Nuding was born in Lancaster, Pa., Feb. 1, 1864, and died May 11, 1916, in Modesto, Cal. He suffered the loss of two companions, the last one dying about three months before his own decease. Three sons survive. Brother Nuding was a member of the Seventh-day Adventist church in Salida at the time of his death, and we trust rests in hope.
E. E. GARDNER.
FOX.— Died in Northfield, Ind., March 13, 1916, Mary E. Fox, aged 67 years and 10 months. About six years ago she united with the Seventh-day Adventist church of Northfield, and died in full assurance of her acceptance with God. She was an affectionate daughter, a good neighbor, and an earnest Christian. Her death is mourned by two brothers and a sister.
W. A. YOUNG.
BAUERLEIN.— Max M. Bauerlein was born in Germany, Oct. 2, 1855, and died in Takoma Park, D. C., April 18, 1916. He came to this country a number of years ago, accepted present truth, and was baptized in the fall of 1909 by Elder Henry Meyer, now in Brazil. A daughter is left to mourn, but she sorrows in hope of the resurrection morning. Funeral services and interment were at Souderton, Pa., the former home of the family.
VIRBROOK NUTTER.
DOTSON.— Amy Poole was born in Taylor, W. Va., Sept. 12, 1831. Sixty-eight years ago, on the fourteenth of September, she was married to J. W. Dotson, who, with their seven children, survives. Sister Dotson accepted present truth twenty-seven years ago, in Sanborn, Minn., and she continued a faithful member of the Seventh-day Adventist Church until her death, in Santa Cruz, Cal., at the age of 85 years, 8 months, and 21 days.
W. F. HILLS.
SHUTER.— Rosanah Bencroft was born in Ottawa, Canada, Jan. 5, 1846. She was married to William Shuter in 1864, and some years later they moved to Michigan, and in 1905 to Seattle, Wash. Sister Shuter was converted in 1886, and united with the Seventh-day Adventist Church, of which she continued a faithful member until her death, June 20, 1916, at the home of her sister, in Vancouver, Wash. Three sons and two daughters are left to mourn their loss.
L. JOHNSON.
McBRIDE.— John W. McBride was born Dec. 15, 1853. He was married to Rachel Ohl on March 8, 1875. Five children were born to them, and these, with the mother, have all fallen asleep. Brother McBride was married to Anna B. Simmons in September, 1886. He united with the Seventh-day Adventist church of Jefferson, Ind., in 1894, and fell asleep March 10, 1916. He is survived by his wife, one brother, and two sisters. He was a sincere Christian, and will be greatly missed both in his home and in the community.
W. A. YOUNG.
FORGEY.— H. W. Forgey was born in Bourbon County, Kentucky, May 1, 1828, and died in Garden Grove, Cal., July 4, 1916. He accepted present truth forty-two years ago under the labors of Elders T. J. Butler and J. G. Wood in Missouri, and remained faithful until called by death. His wife and children are left to mourn, but they sorrow not as others who are without hope.
C. F. FOLKENBERG.
LAWRENCE.— Elvira M. Slayton was born in Hudson, Mich., eighty years ago. In September, 1872, she was united in marriage with Joseph Lawrence. The family came to California in 1882, and lived for some time in Oakland. Later they moved to Ontario, and here the death of Sister Lawrence occurred June 25, 1916. She is survived by one daughter. For more than twenty years our sister was a firm believer in the soon coming of the Saviour, and she rests in hope.
F. M. BURG.
WILSON.— A severe storm which visited parts of Indiana March 28, 1916, destroyed the home of Brother Bert Wilson; and his son Clarence Oliver, who went to the rescue of his brother, was caught in the débris and perished in the flames which quickly consumed the structure. The parents were away from home at the time, and they, with Clarence’s four brothers, are left to mourn. Clarence was converted at the age of nine years, and was a regular attendant of church services at Logansport. His age was 21 years, 3 months, and 14 days.
W. A. YOUNG.
MEREDITH.— Mrs. Charlotte Henrietta Meredith fell peacefully asleep in Jesus near London, England, June 10, 1916, following a surgical operation. Her husband and two sons were with her when the end came. She accepted present truth at Southampton in 1894, through the labors of Elder J. S. Washburn, and had a part in the canvassing work for some years. She was married to W. H. Meredith in January, 1899. Although a partial invalid for many years, our sister was a patient sufferer, and a sweet Christian spirit endeared her to all with whom she came in contact. She rests in the cemetery at Watford, awaiting the call of the Saviour she loved.
W. T. BARTLETT.
KILGORE.— Mrs. Sadie C. Kilgore, wife of T. A. Kilgore, died of apoplexy, at her home, in East Oakland, Cal., July 9, 1916. Her maiden name was Sadie Catherine Reaser. She was born in Hicksville, Ohio, Oct. 11, 1852. In 1874 she heard the great themes of the third angel’s message presented in a tent meeting conducted in Homer, Iowa, by Elders R. M. Kilgore and J. H. Morrison. She was twenty-two years of age at the time, and when the call came at the close of the tent meeting for those to stand up who believed that the Bible taught that the seventh day was the Sabbath, quite a large number arose. When the closer question was presented, how many expected to keep it and to accept the other truths that had been presented in connection with it, Miss Reaser was the only one to arise. She met with considerable opposition on the part of her family, but her firm Christian stand resulted in bringing all the members of the family to an acknowledgment of the faith. Three children were born to Brother and Sister Kilgore. Eugene S. and Alson R. are practicing physicians, Dr. Alson R. being in Shanghai, China. Their daughter, Ione Catherine, is taking a medical training. Elder George W. Reaser, one of our oldest and best-known ministers, is a brother of Sister Kilgore, and Wilbur A. Reaser, another brother, resides in New York, and is well known among us because of the assistance that he has rendered in art lines in illustrating our publications. The remaining brother, Charles D. Reaser, resides in Sherman, Cal. Mrs. Kilgore was a strong, wholesome, devout Christian. She was patient and kind, and leaves in the memories of those with whom she associated, strong evidences of the power of Christ to transform and keep the life of the individual who trusts him. We laid her to rest in the confident hope that she will be awakened by the voice of her Saviour in that near-by day of his coming.
A. O. TAIT.
ROSENTHAL.— Carl Anthony Rosenthal died in Austin, Minn., June 17, 1916, at the age of 84 years. For fifty years he rejoiced in a knowledge of present truth, and his last words were, “God is love.” A large family of children and other relatives are left to mourn.
STEMPLE WHITE.
KEHLER.— Amanda M. McClellan was born in Canada, Nov. 16, 1865, and died in St. Louis, Mich., July 9, 1916. In 1884 she was united in marriage with George Kehler. Three of their seven children, three adopted children, and the bereaved husband survive. Sister Kehler was a faithful member of the Seventh-day Adventist Church, and she sleeps in Jesus.
I. J. WOODMAN.
FRANKS.— Mrs. Elizabeth S. Franks was born in Franklin County, Pennsylvania, Jan. 2, 1831. She died at the home of her daughter, in Central City, at the age of 85 years, 5 months, and 19 days. The last sixteen years of her life she was a member of the Seventh-day Adventist Church. One daughter and a large number of more distant relatives survive.
SCHOFIELD.— Died in Takoma Park, Md., July 3, 1916, Mary Hazelsweet Schofield, wife of Edward C. Schofield, mother of Clarence E. and Brenton Schofield. Born Aug. 7, 1863, in Erie County, New York, she became a member of the Buffalo church fifteen years ago. Always cheerful, her faith never wavered, and her loved ones know that she fell asleep in Jesus.
W. A. SPICER.
BODEY.— Paul Douglass Bodey was born near Gagetown, Mich., March 2, 1901, and died in Lacombe, Alberta, Canada, June 18, 1916. Last fall Paul came from his home near Corobert, Saskatchewan, to attend the Alberta Industrial Academy. He became sick before the close of school, and after six weeks of suffering fell asleep in Jesus. His parents, two brothers, and three sisters survive.
P. P. ADAMS.
WYCOFF.— John Henry Wycoff was born in Noble County, Indiana, Nov. 3, 1858. Twenty-three years ago he accepted the third angel’s message and united with the Seventh-day Adventist church at Benton Harbor, Mich. He was married to Juliette Brooks on March 12, 1892. Brother Wycoff died at his home, in Sodus, Mich., July 9, 1916. His wife and two brothers mourn. Words of comfort were spoken by the writer.
R. U. GARRETT.
SMITH.— Mrs. Mary E. Smith was born in Springfield, Ill., June 20, 1862, and died at her home, near Lacombe, Alberta, Canada, June 19, 1916. She accepted present truth about two and one-half years ago, and remained faithful until called by death. A patient sufferer during the last few years of her life, she bore a powerful testimony to the all-sufficient grace of Christ. Her husband, three sons, and two daughters mourn.
P. P. ADAMS.
OATMAN.— Mrs. Cynthia Oatman was born in Canada in 1853, and died suddenly at the home of her daughter, in Fostoria, Mich., May 27, 1916. At the age of twenty-three she was united in marriage with Franklin P. Oatman. Several years ago she united with the Seventh-day Adventist church at Otter Lake, Mich. She was an earnest Christian, held in high esteem by all who knew her. Her husband, one son, and three daughters are left to mourn her death.
O. M. KITTLE.
MILLS.— Etta Jennette Potts was born in LaBette County, Kansas, June 8, 1886. When she was ten years of age, her parents moved to San Pasqual Valley, California. She was baptized at the age of eleven and united with the Seventh-day Adventist Church. Her education was received in the church school and Fernando Academy. At the age of eighteen she was married to Mr. W. Spears, and one son was born to them. Some years after her husband’s death, she was united in marriage with Mr. James Mills. Her death occurred July 8, 1916. Her husband, three sons, a father, and four brothers survive.
CLARENCE SANTEE.22
HART.— Mrs. Eliza M. Hart was born May 17, 1848. She was married to Jesse Harris Nov. 7, 1867. Being left a widow, she was united in marriage with William Hart, July 3, 1905. She died at the Indiana State Soldiers’ Home, June 11, 1916, aged 68 years. She fell asleep rejoicing in the third angel’s message.
W. A. YOUNG.
SHEFLER.— Died in Albion, Ind., July 2, 1916, David Shefler, aged 66 years, 7 months, and 15 days. He was married to Miss Jane Forker, July 3, 1879. Three sons were born to them, two of whom, with the bereaved wife, are left to mourn. While not a professor of religion, he manifested a deep interest in eternal things during the last few months, and expressed a desire to be a Christian.
W. A. YOUNG.
POTTER.— David W. Potter was born in Oakland County, Michigan, in 1836, and died at his home, in New Lothrop, July 1, 1916. In 1856 he was united in marriage with Lahettie Brown, of Rochester, Mich. Four sons and five daughters were born to them. These, with the aged mother, are left to mourn. For more than fifty-seven years Brother Potter was an earnest believer in the third angel’s message, and he fell asleep trusting in the Lord.
IRA J. WOODMAN.
ALBERT.— Daniel Webster Albert was born in Tuscarawas County, Ohio, Sept. 4, 1841. He was married to Medora I. Martindale, March 31, 1871, in Plymouth, Ind. In 1875 he embraced present truth and united with the Seventh-day Adventist church at Bourbon, Ind. His death occurred in Elwood, Ind., June 27, 1916. His companion and four of their seven children are left to mourn. We feel confident that he rests in the blessed hope of life eternal.
W. A. YOUNG.
BUTCHER.— Died at Healdsburg, Cal., June 8, 1916, Mrs. Marilla Butcher, widow of the late William Butcher, at the age of 86 years and 6 months. She had been practically helpless for four years, having suffered four paralytic strokes, the last of which was the immediate cause of her death. She was widely known in northern California, having been a devout member of the Seventh-day Adventist Church for thirty-five years. She leaves three sons, four daughters, and thirteen grandchildren.
G. W. RINE.
SATTERLEE.— Henry Satterlee, of East Palermo, N. Y., died at his home June 30, 1916, after a brief illness. He was born in Durhamville, N. Y., Sept. 20, 1833, and belonged to a family of pioneers in the advent message. In 1863 he was married to Jennette Preston. Father was a lifelong adherent of the truths held by Seventh-day Adventists, and as the years passed his hope grew brighter. Mother and three children are left to mourn. The funeral service was conducted by Prof. C. H. Castle.
ALBERT R. SATTERLEE, M. D.
Ohio Conference Association
By E. K. SLADE; W. J. VENEN
NOTICE is hereby given that the annual meeting of the Ohio Conference Association of the Seventh-day Adventist Church will be held in connection with the conference and camp meeting, Aug. 17-27, 1916, at Newark, Ohio, 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., Tuesday, August 22.
E. K. SLADE, President.
W. J. VENEN, Secretary.
New Mexico Conference Association
By R. B. Coberly; L. J. Black
THE next annual session of the New Mexico Conference Association of Seventh-day Adventists will be held in connection with the conference and camp meeting, at Clovis, N. Mex., Aug. 10-20, 1916. At this meeting officers 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 9 A. M., August 16.
R. B. Coberly, President.
L. J. Black, Secretary.
Kansas Medical Missionary and Benevolent Association
By W. D. MacLAY; R. L. CARSON
THE Kansas Medical Missionary and Benevolent Association will hold its regular annual meeting in connection with the conference, at Emporia, Kan., Aug. 24 to Sept. 3, 1916, to elect a board of trustees, and to transact such other business as may be deemed necessary. The first meeting will be held at 3 P. M., Monday, August 28. All accredited delegates to the conference are delegates to the association.
W. D. MacLAY, President.
R. L. CARSON, Secretary.
Arkansas Conference Association
By W. E. Baxter; C. J. Dart
NOTICE is hereby given that the annual meeting of the Arkansas Conference Association of the Seventh-day Adventists will be held in connection with the conference and camp meeting, at Springdale, Ark., Sept. 7-17, 1916, for the purpose of electing officers, changing the by-laws to provide for the election of officers for a term of two years instead of one, and the transaction of such other business as may properly come before the constituency. All properly accredited delegates to the Arkansas conference are voters in the association. The first meeting will be held at 10 A. M., Monday, September 11.
W. E. BAXTER, President.
C. J. DART, Secretary.
Arkansas Conference
By W. E. BAXTER; M. G. HAYNES
THE twenty-ninth annual session of the Arkansas Conference of Seventh-day Adventists will be held in connection with the camp meeting, at Springdale, Ark., Sept. 7-17, 1916, for the purpose of electing officers, and transacting such other business as may properly come before the conference. Each church is entitled to one delegate for the organization, and to one for each fifteen members or major part thereof. The members of the conference church present will meet on the camp ground and select their delegates to represent them in the conference. The first meeting of the conference will convene at 9 A. M., Friday, September 8.
W. E. BAXTER, President.
M. G. HAYNES, Secretary.
Oklahoma Conference Corporation
By JOHN ISAAC; W. A. WOODRUFF
NOTICE is hereby given that the annual meeting of the Oklahoma Conference Corporation of Seventh-day Adventists will be held in connection with the conference and camp meeting, Aug. 24 to Sept. 3, 1916, at Enid, Okla. At this meeting officers and a board of trustees will be elected for the ensuing term of office, and such other business transacted as may properly come before the association. The conference delegate body comprises the constituency of this association. The first meeting will be called at 10 A. M. August 30.
JOHN ISAAC, President.
W. A. WOODRUFF, Secretary.
West Pennsylvania Conference
By F. H. ROBBINS; H. K. HACKMAN
THE fifteenth annual session of the West Pennsylvania Conference will be held on the camp ground at Homestead Park, Homestead, Pa., during the camp meeting which convenes Aug. 24 to Sept. 3, 1916. We hope there will be a full attendance of delegates at this meeting, and that they will be present at the opening session. At this time the officers of the conference will be elected for the ensuing year, and such other business transacted as may properly come before the conference.
F. H. ROBBINS, President.
H. K. HACKMAN, Secretary.
West Pennsylvania Conference Association
By F. H. Robbins; H. K. Hackman
The next session of the constituency of the West Pennsylvania Association of Seventh-day Adventists will be held at Homestead Park, Homestead, Pa., Aug. 30, 1916, at 1:30 P. M., for the purpose of electing officers, and of transacting such other business as may properly come before the meeting. The constituency will meet in connection with the camp meeting to be held in Homestead Park, August 24 to September 3.
F. H. ROBBINS, President.
H. K. HACKMAN, 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.
Mrs. D. A. Fitch, 12 Cerra St., Santurce, Porto Rico.
J. H. DOWNES, Y. M. C. A., Cornhill, London, E. C., England.
Miss Myrtle E. Padgette, R. F. D. 5, Box 49, Hickory, N. C. Continuous supply.
Mrs. W. H. Dickinson, Bay Road, Amherst, Mass. Continuous supply of Signs (weekly and monthly), Watchman, Liberty, Instructor, and tracts.
Address Wanted
MRS. M. E. NORTHROP, 6846 Wentworth Ave., Chicago, Ill., desires the address of Margaret Weatherhead, a member of the Englewood Seventh-day Adventist church.
Request for Prayer
A MICHIGAN sister asks prayer that her husband may be converted and filled with a desire to put away evil habits which now hold him in their power.
