CHRISTCHURCH.—With other conference workers, the writer remained in Christchurch to follow up the interest of our camp-meeting held in the early part of January. We erected our mission tent on an allotment near the camp-meeting site, and continued the meetings without a break. The meetings were well attended on Sunday nights, but during the week the attendance, as a rule, was small. However, on the part of some there has been a steady interest throughout the effort. Up to the present time eleven adults have stepped out to obey the message. There are others who we believe will yet obey the Lord. Owing to the approach of winter weather, we have been obliged to take down our tent. We are now holding meetings in the church building, in continuation of the effort. There is an encouraging attendance from the outside. With meetings, visiting, Bible studies, and cottage meetings, our time is fully occupied.
Our annual week of prayer has just closed. It was the writer's privilege to be with the church here at the last week of prayer. We are glad to report growth, not only in numbers, but in spiritual life. The Lord was very near us during this important season. Victories were gained, and higher ground attained by precious souls. It was especially encouraging to see the new Sabbath-keepers entering into the spirit of the message, and consecrating themselves and their all to God and his work. Truly the message is onward, not only in the hearts of old believers, but in those who are just coming to a knowledge of this precious truth. Our hearts are gladdened by seeing differences put away, and some that were on the background entering heartily into the work again. The offering for missions on the last Sabbath was one hundred dollars. This is twenty-five dollars more than was given last year. We are of good courage in the Lord, whose precious truth we love more and more each day.
J. L. McELHANEY.
The General Conference
By M. E. K.
The long-anticipated meeting of the General Conference is in the past. In many respects it was the greatest meeting ever held by Seventh-day Adventists. It was decidedly a missionary conference. The reports of progress from the fields were most cheering; and while the demands of these fields upon us for men and means seemed overwhelming, yet these very demands are a new evidence that the message is speeding on.
One thing that brought cheer to the hearts of our brethren from all lands is the response they see our young people making to the call for workers, and the special efforts being put forth by the General Conference to gather and train the raw recruits. As these new soldiers engage in hand-to-hand conflict where they are, they catch the spirit of the old and tried warriors; and even now we see a strong army of young soldiers pressing into service.
On each alternate day of the Conference a Missionary Volunteer meeting was held, yet the time was all too short for the many matters that demanded attention, and a few extra meetings were called. All of these meetings have been reported, except the last two, which were held Sunday and Monday mornings, June 6, 7. Although many had left the grounds, the attendance both times was fairly good, and the meetings were exceedingly profitable. Both services were devoted to a free, informal discussion of problems and experiences.
Mrs. R. W. McMahan spoke of how she had made her conventions an opportunity for helping the youth rightly to develop the social life. One evening was devoted to a carefully, prayerfully planned reception. Mrs. Bessie Rice had tried a similar plan with much satisfaction.
The question of how to secure greater uniformity in our reporting system received much study. As the purpose is to represent as nearly as possible the work of our young people, it seemed best to those present that conference laborers should not report their regular work through Missionary Volunteer channels.
In the consideration of society programs, stress was placed on the importance of thorough preparation of every part. One great purpose of the meetings is to acquaint our youth with God's Word and with the work he has given them to do. Variety is a means of creating and maintaining interest, and should be used only for that purpose.
The meeting Monday morning closed with a season of prayer that God would greatly bless this work, and grant the workers faithfulness in daily service.
M. E. K.
Karmatar, India
By DELLA BURROWAY
It has been a long time since you have heard from us, which, we are glad to say, is no evidence the work is not advancing at Karmatar. On the contrary, God has been working for us in a marvelous manner since we are getting hold of the language and mingling with the people, giving them the message in their own tongue.
Thus far, a number have acknowledged Christ, but they fear their caste. “Our jat (caste) will hate us, and will turn us out.” One family in the jungle, who fear God more than man, have taken their stand. They are being persecuted too. He is a basket maker, and people refuse to buy his baskets. He is too poor to own a well, and has been forbidden by the community in which he lives to draw water from their well; but, praise God, he stands firm.
Satan has been working with all his power in his neighborhood, but God has given a victory there well worth recording. We started a village school among them, hoping in this way to win them. For some time we could get only eight children to attend. We almost lost courage, as we knew there were many children in the village who, were it not for prejudice, would gladly come. The teacher, one of our Christian boys, could hardly be induced to hold on, but we felt if we moved the school into more favorable quarters, the victory would be lost. We did not forget to pray as we visited the parents, inviting them to send their children. Gradually, one by one they came, until now we are forced to seek a larger building for the children. The victory did not end here. We started a Sabbath-school in our little school building, and the first Sabbath had twenty-five men, women, and children present.
This jungle Sabbath-school we hold at six o’clock in the morning, after which we return and have our regular Sabbath service at the bungalow, with a good outside attendance. Again in the afternoon we hold another Sabbath-school among the Santals, where we have a large day-school with a Santal teacher.
This week we expect to begin a school here at the bungalow, where English will be taught.
DELLA BURROWAY.
Recent Literature
By M. E. K.
WE are glad to announce seven new leaflets in the Missionary Volunteer Series, which we trust will be valuable ammunition in the campaign for and by our young people.
No. 16, “Parents’ Meetings.” With special reference to camp-meeting work. Three cents; five or more copies one and one-half cent each.
No. 17, “Character Building in the Home.” Very suggestive on child culture. Two cents; five or more copies, one cent each.
No. 18, “Why and How.” Novel reading and other habits, scientifically treated. Two cents; five or more copies, one cent each.
No. 19, “Messages to Our Youth.” A reprint of the first Testimonies on young people’s work. Two cents; five or more copies, one cent each.
No. 20, “Dress.” Articles from the editor of the Youth’s Instructor and Frances Willard, and extracts from Mrs. E. G. White, on this important subject. Two cents; five or more copies, one cent each.
No. 21, “Standard of Attainment.” Explaining this important plan for our Missionary Volunteers. One cent; five or more copies, one-half cent each.
No. 22, “Plans for Progress.” The resolutions passed at the recent General Conference. Free.
Samples of all these leaflets can be procured by enclosing a stamp to the Missionary Volunteer Department, Takoma Park Station, Washington, D. C.
M. E. K.
Training Children in the Right Way
“TRAIN up a child in the way he should go; and when he is old, he will not depart from it.” Prov. 22:6.
Young People's Work
Conducted by the Young People's Missionary Volunteer Department of the General Conference
M. E. Kern Secretary
Matilda Erickson Assistant Secretary
The Camp-Meetings
By M. E. K.
The camp-meeting season is, in many respects, the most important season of the year for our Missionary Volunteer work. It is a time of harvest for the faithful workers who have intelligently labored and prayed for the youth among us. This subject was given much attention at the General Conference. In Bulletin No. 19, page 318, is a paper that was read at one of our meetings, which will be a real help to those who are planning young people's work at camp-meetings. This department has a leaflet on the subject, which may be had for the asking.
A minister, in an article on the coming camp-meeting in his conference, says: “Each day it is planned to have the parents gather at the same hour as that devoted to the young people's meeting. The purpose of this gathering is to study methods in regard to the betterment of our homes. In Testimony, Vol. VI, are these words: ‘Parents need to understand how they may send forth from the sanctuary of the home their sons and daughters so trained and educated that they will be fit to shine as lights in the world.’ To this end the following subjects will be discussed: ‘Companionship of Parents,’ ‘Why a Failure Is Made in Securing Obedience,’ ‘Father's Duty in the Home,’ ‘Duty to Educate,’ ‘Love in the Home,’ etc. By an interchange of ideas, parents may receive help to solve some of the hard problems of home life.”
This is an excellent plan. Let the other conferences do likewise. Our leaflet on “Parents’ Meetings” will help you.
M. E. K.
Business Notices
This department is conducted especially for the accommodation of the Seventh-day Adventist readers of this paper.
Brief business notices will be published subject to the discretion of the publishers, and on compliance with the following—
Conditions
Any person unknown to the managers of this paper must send with his advertisement satisfactory written recommendation. Such recommendation should come from one of our ministers, or from the elder of a Seventh-day Adventist church. It is not enough to refer to some individual by name. Secure his recommendation in writing, and send it.
We open no accounts for advertising, and cash must accompany each order.
A charge of one dollar will be made for each insertion of forty words or less. Each additional word, initial, or group of figures in excess of forty, will cost three cents.
No discount for several insertions.
FOR SALE.—Thousands of new Bible Mottoes. We have a large assortment, including the Father and Mother Mottoes. To any address, 200, $9; assorted, express prepaid. Address L. N. Muck, College View, Neb.; Box 1000.
WANTED.—To rent my farm of 320 acres to Seventh-day Adventist. References given and required. Near Adventist church. Also wish the address of any person having the book, “The Bible From Heaven,” to sell. Address James Shull, Ragan, Neb.
FOR SALE.—Peanut Butter, 10c a pound. 50 pounds Coconut Oil, $7. Olive Oil, $2.50 a gallon. 6 cans (57 pounds) Vegetable Cooking Oil, freight paid, $6.50. Cereal Coffee, Wheatee, and Whole-Wheat Flour, cheap. Vegetarian Meat Company, Washington, D. C.
FOR SALE.—One million Bible mottoes. Our new Father and Mother mottoes take the lead. First issue, of about 40,000, is almost sold. We have about 100 designs in stock. To any address, all assorted, 200, $11. We prepay all express. Bible Post-Cards, as well as Bible Cards, in stock. Don’t write us unless you mean business. Address Hampton Art Co., Hampton, Iowa.23
FOR SALE.—Sanitarium Cooking Oil, pure and healthful; no odor, keeps indefinitely: 3-gal. can, $3.50; 10-gal. can, $6.75; 62 cents a gal. in half-barrel and barrel lots; 30 gal. and 50 gal. Address Sanitarium Cooking Oil Co., Louisville, Ky.
MIDGET MASSAGE VIBRATOR.—Patented. Our special offer to Adventists will enable all to have this practical hand-massage machine at once. We will help you to get one if you haven’t the money to spare. Extra discount to foreign missionaries. Radiodescent Lamp Co., 54 South, Kalamazoo, Mich.
WANTED IMMEDIATELY.—At Long Beach Sanitarium, Long Beach, Cal., first-class Seventh-day Adventist consecrated, healthy, Christian graduate lady nurses. Must be agreeable, and competent to do first-class bath-room work, surgical and general bedside nursing. W. Ray Simpson, manager.
NOTICE.—The new food factory at Nashville, Tenn., owned by the Southern Union Conference, is turning out a most excellent line of cereal and nut foods at remarkably low prices. The General Conference people were much pleased with these foods, and repeat orders are coming right along from our sanitariums and individuals. We are making a special five-dollar offer until August 1. Write at once for circulars and price-list. The foods for camp-meetings should be ordered early. Address Nashville Sanitarium Food Factory, Nashville, Tenn.
NOTICES AND APPOINTMENTS
Camp-Meetings for 1909
ATLANTIC UNION CONFERENCE
Central New England, Nashua Junction, N. H. ............ June 24 to July 4
Southern New England, Bridgeport, Conn.,
........................ Sept. 2-12
CENTRAL UNION CONFERENCE
Wyoming, Crawford, Neb. ........ June 17-27
North Missouri, Chillicothe ........ Aug. 5-15
South Missouri, Springfield ........ Aug. 12-22
Kansas, Council Grove ........ Aug. 19-29
Nebraska, Hastings ........ Sept. 2-12
West, Colorado, Grand Junction ........ Sept. 16-26
LAKE UNION CONFERENCE
West Michigan, Three Rivers ........
........................ July 22 to Aug. 2
Northern Illinois, Dwight ........ July 8-18
Northern Illinois, De Kalb ........ July 28 to Aug. 8
Indiana, Newcastle ........ Aug. 5-15
Southern Illinois, Centralia ........ Aug. 12-22
East Michigan ........ Aug. 19-29
North Michigan, Petoskey, Aug. 26 to Sept. 5
Wisconsin ........ Sept. 2-12
NORTHERN UNION CONFERENCE
Minnesota, St. Paul ........ June 17-27
North Dakota, Jamestown ........ June 21-27
South Dakota, Sioux Falls ........ June 24 to July 4
Iowa, Nevada ........ Aug. 19-29
SOUTHERN UNION CONFERENCE
Louisiana, Alexandria ........ July 22 to Aug. 1
WESTERN CANADIAN UNION CONFERENCE
Manitoba, Portage la Prairie, June 24 to July 4
Saskatchewan (South), Qu’Appelle, July 6-12
Saskatchewan (North), Rosthern, July 20-25
Alberta, Olds ........ July 8-18
British Columbia, near Vancouver ........
........................ July 27 to Aug. 2
Take Warning!
By W. A. Westworth
INFORMATION, recently received indicates that several people have been induced to locate on St. Simon Island, near Brunswick, Ga., believing that there were great possibilities awaiting certain enterprises which it is claimed are being established there. We earnestly trust that none will be misled, as the proposed enterprises for the place are visionary and impossible of being brought to a successful issue.
Neither the local nor union conference indorses this enterprise, and we shall be glad to furnish definite information to any who may inquire. We hope that none will move to the above-named place, without first definitely investigating the claims which have gone or are going out.
For the Southeastern Union Conference Committee,
W. A. Westworth.
June 20, 1909.
Two Years’ Nurses’ Course
OUR people will be glad to learn that the Glendale Sanitarium now offers a high-grade nurses’ training course, covering two years, at the completion of which the nurse receives a diploma. [The first year is given in connection with the Fernando Academy.—Ed.]
There are vacancies at present for one young man and three young women. Those desiring to take up the training course should write at once, as the membership in the class is limited. Only those should apply who have had a good Christian experience, and who expect to devote their lives to the Master’s service. A full description of the course will be sent you if you send your name and address on a post-card. Address Glendale Sanitarium, Glendale, Cal.
Information Wanted Concerning Mary Maynard
ANY one knowing the whereabouts of Mrs. Mary Maynard, last heard of at Worcester, Mass., will confer a favor by sending such information to F. M. Clifford, the clerk of the Seventh-day Adventist church, Fitch Bay, Quebec.
South Missouri Conference Association, Notice!
By D. U. Hale
THE first annual meeting of the South Missouri Conference Association of Seventh-day Adventists will meet at Springfield, Mo., Monday, Aug. 16, 1909, at 9 A. M. This meeting is called for the election of officers, and for the transaction of any other business that may properly come before the association.
D. U. HALE, President.
Alberta Conference Association
By C. A. BURMAN; A. C. ANDERSON
NOTICE is hereby given of the annual meeting of the Alberta Conference Association of Seventh-day Adventists, to be held at Olds, Alberta, July 12, at 11 o'clock. The members of this association are the accredited delegates of the Alberta Conference.
C. A. BURMAN, President,
A. C. ANDERSON, Secretary.
Union College Summer School
By C. C. Lewis
TIME.— July 7 to August 17. Come the first day, and stay until the last.
OBJECTS.— Review for teachers. Make up work. College credits. Christian education primary methods. Bible study.
COURSES.— Courses of study are offered in Bible, natural science, mathematics, English, manual training, education, history, music, etc.
TEACHERS.— C. C. Lewis, B. E. Huffman, J. G. Lamson, Elder H. R. Johnson, W. H. Buxton, D. E. Huffman, S. A. Smith, Lawrence Anderson, J. I. Beardsley, M. Hare, J. F. Simon, Miss Katherine B. Hale, Mrs. C. C. Lewis, Miss Elsie Andrews, Miss Edna Schee.
SPECIAL FEATURES.— Teachers' reviews, by Prof. J. G. Lamson, educational secretary Northern Union Conference. Primary Methods, by Miss Katherine B. Hale, director normal department Walla Walla College and author of Books I and II of the True Education Series. Manual Training and School Gardening.
EXPENSES.— Board, room, laundry, and bath, $2 a week and seven hours of domestic work. Tuition for the term, six weeks, six dollars. Tuition remitted to regular teachers of the Central and Northern union conferences.
Write for Summer School Bulletin. Those who are coming are requested to notify at once the principal, C. C. Lewis, College View, Neb.
C. C. LEWIS.
South Missouri Conference, Notice !
By D. U. HALE
The second annual meeting of the South Missouri Conference will be held in connection with the camp-meeting in Springfield, August 12-22. Several grounds have been seen, but as yet the answer from the owners has not been received. We are sure, however, that we shall be able to get a pleasant ground. We desire to make all comfortable who come. Those desiring tents should write at once to Miss Margaret Strobel, 719 Calhoun St., Springfield, Mo. We hope none will neglect to do this. We trust every one will prepare his heart before the Lord for a feast of fat things. One special request we desire to make, and that is that every church officer shall be there. We hope to have some special instructions for them concerning church work. At the quarterly meeting, delegates to the conference should be chosen to represent the church—one for organization without reference to numbers, and one for each fifteen members in the church. These names should be sent to Sister Margaret Strobel as soon as the selection is made.
D. U. HALE, President.
Florida Booklet Free
By R. W. PARMELE
IN response to many inquiries from brethren wishing reliable information regarding the resources of Florida and opportunities for service in the cause of truth, we have prepared a booklet, which we will send free to any interested. In writing, kindly enclose two cents postage for same.
R. W. PARMELE, Pres. Fla. Conf.Drawer 28, Orlando, Fla.
Canvassers’ Institute for Florida
By R. W. Parmele
THERE will be a canvassers’ institute at Orlando, Fla., October 4-18, followed by the conference and camp-meeting. Excellent help will be in attendance, and a series of public meetings will be held in connection. Special inducements are offered to those who attend the institute and immediately after enter the canvassing work.
We hope also to arrange for a similar institute for colored canvassers, but plans are not yet perfected.
For further information, address the State agent, C. V. Achenbach, or the undersigned, at Drawer 28, Orlando, Fla.
R. W. PARMELE, Pres. Fla. Conf.
Publications Wanted
THE following named persons desire for missionary use late, clean copies of our denominational papers. These should be neatly and carefully wrapped, and sent post-paid:—
Geo. Sands, Circleville, N. Y., Signs.
C. A. Van Cleve, 1540 N. Front St., Salem, Ore.
E. W. Wolfe, 117 North Adams Ave., Mason City, Iowa, denominational papers and tracts.
Charles E. Hodges, Banner Elk, N. C., denominational papers.
Tom C. Hege, Fayetteville, N. C., continual supply denominational journals and tracts.
F. B. Luckey, 1543 O St., Lincoln, Neb., Signs, Watchman, Little Friend, tracts.
R. Ritzmann, 221 Farmer St., Monroe, Wis., wishes to thank those who have kindly sent him papers for distribution, and requests that no more be sent, as he has sufficient for present needs.
Obituaries
GULICK.—Diantha L., wife of Joel Gulick, was born at Metamora, Mich., Dec. 25, 1838, and died at the Battle Creek Sanitarium, April 26, 1909, at the age of 70 years, 4 months, and 1 day. She became a Christian, and united with the Baptist Church, of which her father, Asa Griggs, was a minister. She was married to Brother Gulick at the age of twenty-eight years, and soon afterward accepted present truth, and lived a consistent Christian life. She met death with the assurance that her sins were forgiven, and that she would come up in the first resurrection. Brother Gulick and two adopted daughters mourn the loss of a kind wife and mother. Heb. 9:27, 28, was the scripture from which comfort was drawn for the mourning ones by the writer.
A. R. SANDBORN.
LEMON.—Died in San Francisco, Cal., April 16, 1909, of dropsy aggravated by other maladies, Mrs. Eliza Mark Lemon, widow of Judge A. D. Lemon, and beloved mother of Miss Theodosia M. and Messrs. Don M., Mark L., D. M., and L. M. Lemon. She lived to be 71 years, 9 months, and 3 days old. Mrs. Lemon was a native of Indiana. Only seven months intervened between her passing and that of her husband, who died Sept. 18, 1908. An interesting coincidence obtained between the late Judge and Mrs. Lemon. The mother of Judge Lemon was a first cousin to Gen. Zachary Taylor, twelfth president of the United States; and the grandmother of Mrs. Lemon, on her mother's side, was a cousin to John Tyler, tenth president of the United States. For a number of years Judge Lemon served as a justice in one of the higher courts of Arizona. During the last twenty years, the family lived in California,—the greater part of the time in San Francisco,—where Judge Lemon won distinction as an attorney-at-law. One of the sons, Don Mark Lemon, is the author of a volume of popular poems, entitled “Tone and Other Poems.” He has for many years been a contributor to the leading magazines. During the last years of her life, Mrs. Lemon was a devoted member of the Seventh-day Adventist Church. During her illness of six months, Mrs. Lemon's suffering was often intense; but her Christian patience and fortitude never failed her. At the burial service the writer spoke words of hope and comfort, based on the Master's assuring promise. “Because I live, ye shall live also.” John 14:9, last clause. Calmly Sister Lemon fell asleep, trusting in the resurrection power of her Lord.
GEORGE W. RINE.
WINTER.—Alfred E. Winter was born May 21, 1864, and died at his home in Hackensack, N. J., May 18, 1909, aged 44 years, 11 months, and 27 days. He fell asleep in full faith and hope of the first resurrection. A wife, sister, two daughters, two sons, and a mother survive to mourn their loss. The funeral service was conducted by the writer.
A. L. WRIGHT.
MARSH.—Mrs. Franklin Marsh was born at Venice, Erie Co., Ohio, Feb. 11, 1840. She died at her home in Battle Creek, Mich., May 15, 1909. At the age of twenty, she was married to Willis J. McAllister. To this union were born four children, one of whom is still living. Under the labors of Elder E. R. Jones she, with her husband, accepted present truth, and both lived it until death, he dying in 1897. Two years later she was married to Franklin Marsh. In her last sickness she was a great sufferer, but was patient. She leaves a husband, one daughter, four grandchildren, two brothers, one sister, and many friends to mourn. Words of comfort were spoken by the writer from Ps. 116:15; Rev. 14:13. Interment took place in the Oak Hill Cemetery.
W. C. HEBNER.
CORNELL.—Died in Fort Pierre, S. D., of heart failure, Brother Daniel W. Cornell, aged sixty-nine years. He received the truth about thirty years ago, and uniting with the Princeville church of Seventh-day Adventists, continued a faithful member until his death. He leaves a wife and one daughter—the wife of Elder N. P. Nielsen—besides other relatives. Three children had been taken away, and he is buried beside them. He was a cousin of Elder M. E. Cornell. The funeral services were conducted by the writer, in the Seventh-day Baptist church in West Hallock, the pastor assisting. The funeral was a large one, as Brother Cornell was widely known. Many wreaths of flowers from neighbors and friends witnessed their love and respect for the deceased. We laid him to rest in Hallock's beautiful cemetery, hopeful that his name is written in heaven, and that he will soon answer the call of the Life-giver.
L. D. SANTEE.
HEWETT.—Died at her home in Lowell, Mich., May 14, 1909, of appendicitis, Sister Jennie R. Hewett, in the sixty-ninth year of her age. She was born near Glasgow, Scotland, in 1840, and went to Paris, Ontario, with her family in 1854, and several years later moved to Michigan. Her religious experience began in her sixteenth year, when she was converted and joined the Baptist Church. She accepted the views held by Seventh-day Adventists in 1882, under the labors of Elders Wellman and Van Deusen. She was faithful in her attendance at meetings; acted as church clerk twenty-five years, and as superintendent and teacher in Sabbath-school. Her husband died Feb. 8, 1906, leaving her alone; but her stepchildren showed her devoted love and care in her long illness, leaving their homes to minister to her in return for her patient care for them. She loved the appearing of our Lord and Saviour. By request I spoke from John 11:25.
J. M. WILBUR.
JONES.—Orin W. Jones was born in Gustavus, Ohio, Feb. 19, 1832. In 1861 he responded to his country's call, and faithfully served in its army for over four years, or until the close of the war. He was converted in 1885, and in 1898 accepted present truth, in which he found great consolation and joy. In October, 1907, he moved his family from Winnebago, Minn., to Amory, Miss., where his children attend the Pine Grove Industrial Academy, his wife being matron of the same. He was in feeble health for the past fourteen years, and when he knew the end was near, he expressed a desire to be at rest, as he knew his peace was made with God. Nervous prostration and a complication of diseases were the immediate cause of his death, which occurred Feb. 15, 1909, at Pine Grove Academy, Amory, Miss. He leaves a wife and six children to mourn their loss, but we hope to meet him when Jesus comes. Words of comfort were spoken by Elder W. S. Lowry, from 1 Tim. 4:7, 8.
MRS. O. W. JONES.
WRIGHT.—Nora Wright, wife of E. B. Wright, died at Sedgwick, Ark., Feb. 12, 1909, aged 51 years, 8 months, and 4 days. This leaves me alone, as we had buried our entire family of five children and one grandchild. She was a full believer in the message, and had been an observer of the Sabbath for twenty-one years.
E. B. WRIGHT.
JERGENSON.—Sister Margaret Jergenson was born Sept. 10, 1817, in Denmark. At the age of twenty-nine, she was united in holy matrimony to M. D. Jergenson, and in 1863 they came to America, and settled four miles from Poy Sippi, Wis., where they resided until death. Nine children were born to this union, three of whom survive their parents. Grandma Jergenson fell asleep April 29, 1909, aged 91 years, 7 months, and 19 days. Eleven months prior to her decease, he who had been her faithful companion for sixty-two years, passed to his rest. Words of comfort were spoken by the writer from Rev. 14:13. Our sister awaits the voice of the Life-giver.
P. C. HANSON.
BROWN.—Lenora N. Derrickson was born at Polk City, Iowa, Aug. 23, 1867, and died at her home near Osceola, Iowa, May 4, 1909, of pulmonary tuberculosis. In 1889 she was married to Madison Brown. To them were born two children, who, with her husband, are left to mourn her untimely death. Sister Brown was a member of the Christian Church until she was twenty years of age, when she united with the Seventh-day Adventists. She was a patient sufferer, and her mind remained clear till the very last. We laid her to rest, believing she will have a part in the first resurrection. Funeral services were held from the Adventist church at Osceola, conducted by Dr. C. W. Heald. *
DAKIN.—Mrs. Ella E. Dakin was born in the State of New York, June 13, 1855; and died at Loma Linda, Cal., of cancer of the stomach, May 3, 1909. At the age of fourteen, Sister Dakin was converted and united with the Baptist Church. About seventeen years ago she began to read the truths of the third angel's message, and soon embraced them. About six or seven years ago, with her husband, she united with the Riverside church. The highest testimony to her Christian character is borne by all who knew her. She leaves a husband, two daughters, a mother, one sister, and three brothers. At the funeral the writer spoke to a large company of sympathizing friends from Job 14:14.
E. E. ANDROSS.
PEELER.—Ruth Peeler died at the home of her mother in Walla Walla, Wash., May 15, 1909, aged 16 years, 6 months, and 18 days. About two and one-half years ago she was baptized and united with the church at College Place, Wash. She took an active part with her associates in the missionary work while she remained at College Place. During her long sickness, she considered well her relation to the Lord, and rejoiced in the presence and peace of her Saviour. We laid her away to rest till the Life-giver comes to call her up from her resting-place. Her mother deeply mourns her loss, but believes that Ruth was ready. Words of comfort were spoken from 1 Thess. 4:13, 14, by the writer.
OSCAR HILL.
BEACH.—Died at College Place, Wash., May 12, 1909, Jerome Beach, aged 61 years, 11 months, and 10 days. His native State was New York, where he and his companion accepted the third angel's message twenty-eight years ago, under the labors of Elder George D. Ballou. While Brother Beach was not a public laborer in the cause of Christ, his faithful Christian life was not without results, but has been the means of leading some precious souls to rejoice in the light of the gospel. While his faithful companion is lonely and deeply mourns her loss, she feels assured that he sleeps in Jesus, and is looking for that blessed hope, and the glorious appearing of our Saviour, when the sleeping saints will be awakened and come forth in immortal bloom. Words of comfort were spoken by the writer from Rev. 14:13.
OSCAR HILL.
Recent and Coming Appointments
SOON after the close of the recent General Conference, Mrs. E. G. White left Washington for a visit to some of the cities of the East. She spent the first Sabbath and Sunday at Philadelphia, and planned to attend a general meeting of the New York churches on the following Sabbath and Sunday. It was also announced that she would attend the Central New England camp-meeting, which opened last Thursday, after which she hoped to attend some meetings in Maine. Elders S. N. Haskell and George B. Starr have been with Sister White at some of these meetings.
DURING the next three weeks, the manager of the Review and Herald Office, Brother S. N. Curtiss, will be in Michigan and western New York, looking after the interests of the publishing association, and taking a little vacation after a long term of service.
Committee Actions
By W. A. Spicer
ADDITIONAL recommendations pertaining to the distribution of labor have been passed by the General Conference Committee, as follows:—
R. D. Quinn, president of the Montana Conference, to New York City.
W. H. Green, of Pittsburg, to Atlanta.
E. R. Palmer, secretary of the Publishing Department, to South Africa, in response to the calls from that union conference for his services for a few months, it being understood that he will also spend some time in Great Britain.
E. Pilquist, formerly of China, now of College View, Neb., to labor for the Chinese on the Pacific Coast.
J. G. Hanna, formerly of Halifax, to Virginia.
C. E. Peckover, of Kansas, to Jamaica, West Indies.
Prof. F. R. Thornton, of Wisconsin, to Korea.
Dr. V. L. Fisher, of Ohio, to Central China.
E. Beuchel, of Takoma Park, to China, after one year.
Ralph Emery, of Colorado, to spend a year in the Foreign Mission Seminary, under appointment to China.
S. A. Wellman, formerly of the West Indies, to northern provinces of India.
A. G. Kelsey, of the Foreign Mission Seminary, to South India.
Gentry Lowry, of Mississippi, to Telugu District, India.
Prof. R. B. Thurber, of East Michigan, to Burma.
The Misses Secrist, of the Wichita (Kan.) Sanitarium, to Burma.
J. Gillatt, of North England, to India.
W. E. Gillis, of Western Washington, to China.
Dr. B. E. Fullmer, of Southern California, to Korea.
Milton H. St. John, of Southern California, to Nova Scotia.
The Medical Department is requested to nominate another medical man for India.
It is understood that all these recommendations are subject to reconsideration, if for any reason the way does not seem clear to those invited to accept the appointments.
It is further understood that appointments will go into effect only as the Mission Board treasury is able to send out new workers. Even while we are waiting, the publication of these appointments will, we know, bring courage to the hearts of our laborers hard pressed in the mission fields.