Earlier text: A Mute but Eloquent Macedonian CryNorth Dakota Camp-Meeting
By G. W. Caviness
This meeting was held at Harvey, N. D., June 20-27, with a large attendance of believers in the camp. One noticeable feature of the meeting was the number of languages in which the services were conducted. In the largest tent, where about half the campers attended, the services were in German. About a quarter of the camp met in the English tent, and the remaining quarter carried on the service of God in the Russian and Scandinavian languages. The meetings were characterized by the presence and power of the Spirit of God, and many sought and obtained a good experience. A large number of young people were in attendance, and a good work was done among them. Sabbath was an especially good day, and the deep movings of the Holy Spirit were felt throughout the camp. For the first time a number dedicated their lives to the service of the Lord. On Sunday sixty-one candidates followed their Saviour in baptism. The shore of the pond where the ordinance was celebrated, and the hills on either side, were covered with a large company from the camp, and many who came from the village to witness the scene. Two ministers officiated in the solemn rite, speaking in English or German as the case required. A number of others decided to be baptized at their home churches. This was the case with nearly all the Russian candidates. The meetings of the conference passed off harmoniously. The sessions were opened by prayer in two or three languages, and the minutes read in English and translated into German and Russian. Elder C. J. Buhalts was reelected president of the conference, and as far as the writer is aware, all the other officers of the past year were reelected. One young man, Brother Martin Olsen, was ordained to the gospel ministry, Elder H. Shultz offering the prayer and the writer giving the charge.17 The Lord has blessed the work in this conference the past year. A goodly number of Russians have accepted the truth, and are rejoicing in it. The singing and chanting of the Russian choir was a pleasing feature of some of the services. May the blessing of God continue to rest upon the North Dakota Conference, may the message of heaven for these last days spread rapidly among the tongues represented in that field, and may we soon sing the song of triumph on the heavenly shore, in the tongue that all the redeemed will understand. NINE persons were baptized at the camp-meeting at Norwich, Conn. ELDER W. D. FORDE baptized three colored persons in Chicago, Ill., recently. ELDER J. W. MCCOMAS recently baptized six candidates at Eagle Grove, Iowa. DURING the Wyoming camp-meeting, Elder H. E. Reeder baptized four persons. JUNE 11, thirty-four souls were baptized at the camp-meeting at Seattle, Wash. THIRTY-EIGHT persons were baptized at the close of the Massachusetts camp-meeting. ELDER L. H. PROCTOR reports the baptism of seven adults at Elmira, N. Y., June 18. AT the camp-meeting at Redfield, S. D., baptism was administered to fifty persons. J. R. BAGBY baptized ten persons, mostly heads of families, at Coy, Okla., recently. THIRTY-EIGHT persons were baptized at the camp-meeting held at Hutchinson, Minn., June 8-18. AT the close of the Wisconsin camp-meeting, twenty-six persons were buried with Christ in baptism. ON a recent Sabbath, the Swedish church of New York City had the privilege of seeing three souls follow their Lord in baptism. ELDER A. J. VERRILL reports five baptisms at Dyer Brook, Maine, June 17. Three persons went forward in this ordinance recently in the Portland church. SABBATH, June 10, eight persons were baptized by Elder Wm. Covert at Aledo, Ill. In May eight persons united with the church at Peoria by baptism. AT the close of the Adelphian Academy, Holly, Mich., seven students were baptized. At Shelby twelve persons united with the church by baptism in June. APRIL 22 a church of twelve members was organized in Las Vegas, N. M., and since then two more have been added. At San Marcial five persons have been baptized. Two persons were baptized at the First Springfield (Ill.) church recently. Elder Wm. Covert reports that seven persons (Germans) were baptized in the Swedish chapel, Chicago. THREE candidates were baptized at the Holbrook (Neb.) camp-meeting, while six others expressed their desire to be baptized at their home churches as soon as arrangements could be made. AT Riverside, Cal., a company of five adults followed their Lord in the ordinance of baptism. A church of nineteen members was organized by Elder C. L. Taggart in the house of Brother J. N. Webb, of Peters, Cal., on June 17. Twelve of these were baptized recently as a result of a tent effort conducted in Farmington. Minnesota Camp-Meeting
By R. D. Quinn
THIS meeting was held in Hutchinson, June 8-18. The regular session was preceded by a workers' meeting, which began June 1. The people of Hutchinson generously gave us the use of their beautiful city park in which to pitch the camp, and also furnished free water and other facilities. About six hundred people were encamped on the ground, and one hundred twenty tents were pitched. One interesting feature of this meeting was the large number of promising young people in attendance. The young people's tent was often crowded at the services, and many could not find seats. Great interest was manifested in the meetings. A large number of young people were converted, and others reconsecrated their lives to God in the revival services that were held in the afternoons. The annual session of the Minnesota Conference was held in connection with this meeting. The business passed off harmoniously, and each department showed substantial gains. Elder S. E. Jackson was unanimously reelected president of the conference, with practically the same executive committee as formerly. One noticeable and encouraging feature in the Minnesota Conference is the harmony and brotherly love that exist among the laborers. Christ said: “By this shall all men know that ye are my disciples, if ye have love one for another.” A live interest was taken in our literature, and the sales at the book tent amounted to about eight hundred dollars. On the last Sunday morning of the meeting a call was made for foreign missions and a building fund for the Maplewood Academy. In all, about six thousand dollars was raised in cash and pledges for the two objects named. From beginning to end, this was a great meeting. In a letter received from Elder S. E. Jackson just following the meeting, he expressed his appreciation of the work done, in the following words: “The general expression is that this is the best camp-meeting we have held in many a day, if not the best ever held in Minnesota.” All seemed to desire to make the meeting a time of earnest and persistent prayer, of heart-searching and putting away of all sin, and for the reception of the Holy Spirit for service. At eight o'clock each morning, workers' and ministers' meetings were held, and it was gratifying to see all, both old and young, of the large working force gathered together at this meeting. This in itself was a pledge of the desire of all for a deeper and more definite experience. The instruction of the people in the day meetings as well as some of the evening services was confined to the needs of their own condition in practical life, the key-note of which is found in Paul's letter to the Corinthians: “Thanks be unto God, which giveth us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ.” The servant of God has said: “He who grasps this thought has before him an infinite field for study. He has the key that will unlock to him the whole treasure-house of God's Word.” On the last Sabbath of the meeting the usual order of the services was reversed, as was also done at the South Dakota and Wisconsin meetings. This proved a great blessing in all these gatherings. Beginning at 9:30 the whole forenoon was given to the spiritual interests of the people, the Sabbath-school being held at 3:30 in the afternoon. This meeting continued with unabated interest until one o'clock, and resulted in a great victory. Hundreds of men and women from all over the tent came forward. Ministers left the platform, and singers the choir, to join with these in earnest prayer and to reconsecrate their lives to God. A large number were converted, and many backsliders who had not attended camp-meeting for a number of years were reclaimed. To be there was to be blessed, and we were all greatly refreshed and strengthened. At five o'clock in the afternoon Prof. P. T. Magan led a wonderfully inspiring social and prayer service, the general character of which was a shout of victory and praise to God for deliverance from sin, and the reception of the Spirit for keeping power. The next day a beautiful baptismal service was held in the river near by. Thirty-three persons were baptized. Wisconsin Conference
By W. H. Thurston
THE annual meeting of the Wisconsin Conference was held in connection with the camp-meeting at Portage, June 8–18. All the business passed off pleasantly and harmoniously, and the meeting was a success in every respect. The Holy Spirit was present in a marked manner, and there was a surrendering and a reconsecration to God for service. The reports given by the conference and of our institutions were very encouraging. Plans were formulated for a forward movement in all branches of the work, and all present returned to their homes with renewed zeal, faith, and courage. Two churches were received into conference membership, and another church will soon be organized. Six tent companies went into the field from the camp-meeting. Good results are expected from these efforts. A fuller report will be given later. To Our Ministers and Bible Workers
By Arthur G. Daniells
FOR a long time I have felt that we ought to have a Gospel Workers' department in the REVIEW. It has seemed to me that through such a department there could be given, in a definite, regular way, information, suggestions, and counsel of very great value to our ministers and Bible workers. We have a large staff of these workers scattered over the world-wide field. Many of them are toiling alone, without the encouragement and inspiration that come from association with fellow workers; and it is safe to say that the great majority are so situated that they are deprived of many of the advantages they need for personal improvement. This situation is created by the character and object of our movement, and it must continue until we have finished the work committed to us. But instead of allowing the obstacles surrounding us to dampen our courage, and seriously hinder our growth and improvement, we should make every possible effort to overcome them. We must wisely improve every opportunity that comes to us, whether it be great or small. We must do more than improve opportunities; we must make them. Now the object of opening this Gospel Workers' department in the REVIEW is to provide a channel of communication between ministers and Bible workers. For years we have had similar channels of communication for those carrying on the work of other departments of our cause. Who can tell how much of encouragement and uplift the workers in these departments have received from the stimulating, helpful information and instruction that have passed through these channels? As to the plan of this new department, it is not necessary to do more than say that it should deal with all that is fundamental in the gospel ministry. It should give the very best that can be given on the character and dignity of the ministry; the minister: (a) in his study; (b) in the pulpit,—what he should preach, and how he should preach it; (c) as a soul-winner; (d) in his association with others; (e) in his deportment and dress. There will be given through this department valuable suggestions as to how to prosecute our work in new fields, especially in the cities; how the minister can render our churches the greatest possible service when visiting them; how to conduct our camp-meetings for the greatest benefit of both the public and our own people. Administering baptism, celebrating the Lord's supper, conducting the ordinance of humility, performing the marriage ceremony, conducting funeral services, etc., will receive attention. Our city Bible workers should avail themselves of this medium of communication to give one another the best suggestions they have regarding the more important features of that line of valuable gospel work. In carrying out the plans of this department we must have the earnest co-operation of our ministers and Bible workers. Those who have had long experience in different departments of our work can render valuable service. I wish here, in this public way, to extend a hearty invitation to our ministers and Bible workers to furnish good matter for this department. I must go further than to extend an invitation—I must earnestly request this. Please send articles on those topics which press most heavily upon your hearts. We would also like good selections from the best writings on any important features of the ministry. Thus by diligent effort and hearty co-operation we may all render help that will prove a great blessing to our ministry. This will, of course, be a blessing to the entire cause; for the ministry is the primary and fundamental factor in the work of God among men. When the ministry is weak, all is weak; but when the ministry is strong in faith and in service, the church goes forth “conquering and to conquer.” May the Lord bless the endeavors of all who do what they can to contribute to the upbuilding of our ministry. A. G. DANIELLS. A Synopsis of Studies Given at the Philadelphia Ministerial Institute
By Arthur G. Daniells
The Gospel Ministry — No. 1
A Synopsis of Studies Given at the Philadelphia Ministerial Institute
IN planning the work of the ministerial institute held in Philadelphia, it was arranged for me to give a series of studies on the gospel ministry. Our first study was devoted to a consideration of three fundamental propositions relating to the great question of salvation:— 1. The gospel is the means which God has provided for the salvation of man from sin. Here is the proof: “For I am not ashamed of the gospel of Christ: for it is the power of God unto salvation to every one that believeth.” Rom. 1:16. Thus the gospel and sin are brought into sharp conflict. Sin reveals the power of Satan; for “the devil,” it is declared, “sinneth from the beginning.” 1 John 3:8. The gospel reveals the power of God. Sin leads into bondage. “Whosoever committeth sin is the servant of sin;” “for of whom a man is overcome, of the same is he brought in bondage.” John 8:34; 2 Peter 2:19. The gospel delivers from this bondage “into the glorious liberty of the children of God.” Rom. 8:21; Gal. 5:1. Now the gospel of Christ is not only the means of salvation from sin, but it is the only means; for it is written, “Neither is there salvation in any other; for there is none other name under heaven given among men, whereby we must be saved.” Acts 4:12. The gospel is the only hope of this lost world. Every human being who desires salvation must look to the gospel of Christ for it. Here, and here alone, may it be found. What a dark, lamentable condition is presented in those heathen lands whose teeming millions know nothing of the gospel of Jesus Christ! They have their gods and their religions, in which they put their trust; but these religions are all Christless, and can not, therefore, save them from sin. There is absolutely no hope for one of these countless millions except through the gospel of the blessed Christ. Every Christian, and especially every minister of the gospel, should understand and sense this great, important fact; for it is only by a full realization of it that we can truly appreciate the appalling condition of this great mass of humanity going down in eternal ruin. The preacher who is prepared to admit that any other religion than that of the gospel of Christ has any power to save men from sin, will surely prove a failure in his endeavor to win the lost. 2. Preaching is the primary means God has appointed for making the gospel known to men. The gospel is the power of God unto salvation to every one that believeth; but, as saith the Scripture, “How shall they believe in him of whom they have not heard? and how shall they hear without a preacher?” Rom. 10:14. Here is the answer: “For . . . it pleased God by the foolishness of preaching to save them that believe.” 1 Cor. 1:21. Jesus, who came to seek and to save the lost, declared at the beginning of his public work that the Lord had anointed him to preach the gospel (Luke 4:18); and Paul, who was called to that same work, said: “Wo is unto me if I preach not the gospel!” 1 Cor. 9:16. “This gospel of the kingdom shall be preached in all the world for a witness unto all nations; and then shall the end come.” Matt. 24:14. And finally, the closing work of God for the world is set before us as follows: “And I saw another angel fly in the midst of heaven, having the everlasting gospel to preach unto them that dwell on the earth, and to every nation, and kindred, and tongue, and people.” Thus it is clear that God has very definitely chosen and designated preaching as the great, primary means of conveying to men his remedy for saving them from sin. This lifts preaching to a high plane. It is a divine calling and vocation. It is the foundation of all true gospel activity. No other kind of gospel service can of right be substituted for preaching. No other class of gospel workers can rightly take the place of the preachers. Whenever any19 other means has been allowed to supplant the preaching of the gospel, the cause of Christ has suffered loss. 3. The Holy Spirit is the divine agency God has given to make the preaching of the gospel effective. Perhaps the facts recorded concerning the ministry of Christ constitute the most impressive evidence that can be given in proof of this proposition. He entered upon his public ministry “in the power of the Spirit.” Luke 4:14. In his first recorded sermon he told why he was thus endued: “The Spirit of the Lord is upon me, because he hath anointed me to preach the gospel.” Verse 18. Of the effectiveness of his preaching we have the following statements: “Never man spake like this man.” John 7:46. “All bare him witness, and wondered at the gracious words which proceeded out of his mouth.” Luke 4:22. “He taught them as one having authority, and not as the scribes.” Matt. 7:29. “When the multitudes saw it, they marvelled, and glorified God, which had given such power unto men.” Matt. 9:8. “He taught them in their synagogue, insomuch that they were astonished, and said, Whence hath this man this wisdom and these mighty works?” Matt. 13:54. Jesus did not hesitate to tell the people the source of the wisdom and power which so impressed them. He said: “I can of mine own self do nothing;” “As the Father hath taught me, I speak these things;” “The Father that dwelleth in me, he doeth the works.” Now it is more than evident that if it was necessary for Christ to be endued with the power of the Holy Spirit in order to make his preaching effective, it is surely necessary for every other preacher to receive this same enduement. Christ forcibly impressed this upon his disciples. When he was about to leave the world, he said to them: “As my Father hath sent me, even so send I you. And when he had said this, he breathed on them, and saith unto them, Receive ye the Holy Ghost.” John 20:21, 22. When telling them that they were to be his witnesses among all nations, he charged them thus: “Tarry ye in the city of Jerusalem until ye be endued with power from on high.” Luke 24:49. And he made it very clear to them just how they would get this power which would make their preaching effective. He said: “Ye shall receive power, after that the Holy Ghost is come upon you.” Acts 1:8. The question of the preacher’s being endued with the power of the Holy Spirit in order to preach effectively is a vital question. It is fundamental in God’s endeavor to save sinners. The gospel is the divine means for saving men. Preaching is the divinely appointed way of conveying the gospel to men. The Holy Spirit is the divine agency to make the preaching of the gospel reach the hearts of men. Without the last the first two must surely fail. How important, then, that this great, fundamental question be given due consideration by the ministry! This must be done. There is no way of evading it, except at the peril of both the minister and the sinner. There is no substitute for the Holy Spirit. Learning, eloquence, long experience, material equipment, great personality, or even busy activity, can never take the place of the Holy Spirit in the effectual preaching of the gospel. Men may succeed as financiers, lawyers, surgeons, teachers, etc., without even recognizing the existence of the Holy Spirit. We may even operate our denominational and institutional machinery with some success without feeling any special need of the Spirit’s help. We may manage a printing-house, stand at the head of a college, and direct the administrative affairs of a department of a conference, or even of the conference itself, without any special enduement of the Holy Spirit’s power. But there is one thing that can never be done by man, and that is to preach the gospel effectually without the power of the Holy Spirit. We can not win souls to Christ without that. O that God may teach us who are gathered at this institute our great need of this heavenly enduement, and bestow it upon us in larger measure than we have ever received it! This alone will surely repay us for having come here. Gospel Workers' Department
By Arthur G. Daniells
Their divine calling, qualification, and preparation. Methods of labor, plans, etc. Conducted by A. G. DANIELLS Our Supplication
By Worthie Harris Holden
LINGER longer, blessed Saviour,
Make us sense our need of thee;
Then may we ope wide the portals
To the Man of Calvary.
Bide with us; for shadows lengthen,
Earth’s dark night is drawing near;
Tarry nigh, O living Presence!
Till thy glory shall appear.
Breathe upon us of thy Spirit,
That our hearts may see and know
The abundance in thy promise
Thou in mercy dost bestow. O, we need thee, blest Redeemer,
More than earthly good or gain!
Thirsty souls are sorely yearning
For thy gracious “latter rain.”
Now that fields afar are whitening,
Blessed by showers from above,
May our hearts anew be lighted
By the Spirit of thy love.
So endued by thee, our Master,
May we live and walk with God,
With the fulness of thy blessing
In the paths our Saviour trod. A Winter Campaign of Gospel-Medical Work
By L. A. H.
SOME time ago reference was made in the Sanitarium Relief Campaign column to a very interesting evangelical medical work that was in progress at Hartford City, Ind., with the suggestion that a full report might appear later. On request, the brethren doing the work have furnished some facts, which are given herewith. The results of this effort are so definite and practical that a consideration of what was done will be not only interesting but instructive. What was done goes to prove in a most emphatic manner that evangelical and medical missionary work can be so united as to form a successful combination for developing believers and building up a symmetrical work. When Brethren J. H. N. Tindall and C. E. Garnsey went to Hartford City last fall to hold a series of meetings, they found a need of earnest work. The church was almost dead; the ten or twelve faithful members were disheartened and discouraged, the prayer-meeting was dropped, and criticism and strife had given the church an unenviable reputation in the community. The Sabbath service was attended by but ten or fifteen persons, including children. A series of meetings was begun in the little church building, in which the health work was given a prominent place, two out of the six meetings each week being devoted to the presentation of health subjects. This had the effect of breaking down prejudice and enlisting the sympathies of the best people of the city. Later in the effort, cooking classes were started, which were attended by women from the best circles, including wives of physicians, lawyers, druggists, etc. This placed the work on a high plane. The interest in both Bible and health subjects was excellent. The last cooking class held was attended by about forty-five persons; and if it could have been held at another hour in the day, there would probably have been sixty-five, as this was the number of those who expressed a desire to be present. The principal daily paper of the city printed ninety-four consecutive articles on the front page, written by Elder Tindall, covering every point of our faith, including ten or more articles on the Sabbath question, thus placing the plain truth before the people of the city and surrounding country. Many papers were mailed to distant relatives and friends. Aside from this, reports of the meetings were printed nearly every day by the papers, free of charge. The whole city and country were deeply stirred by the solemn truth for this time. As a partial result of this effort, thirty-five persons were baptized and added to the church, among whom were Elder Tindall’s brother (a successful physician) and wife, his two sisters and their husbands (all have children), and his mother. Surely this was enough to repay this brother for a lifetime of hard work. His father also accepted the Sabbath, and closed his factory on that day. A much larger percentage of the converts than is usual were men. The last Sabbath before the brethren left for their next field of work, over seventy, including children, were present at the services, and all were enthusiastic in the work for perishing souls. All those added to the church were converted on all points of the faith. We are told that if we will go forward and do the work God has given us to do, and do it according to the plan he has outlined, he will supply the funds. This was strikingly shown in this effort. In addition to more than paying all the running expenses, the church people and those attending the meetings assisted materially in advancing the work elsewhere, as the following will show:— Week-of-prayer offering ....... $175.00
First-day offering for missions.. 27.50
Beechwood Academy .......... 47.00
Loma Linda College .......... 40.00
Religious liberty ............ 40.00 A fine library case was presented to the church by one member, and the church purchased nearly all the books of Mrs. E. G. White, besides other books, including forty song-books, with which to fill it. Electric lights were placed in the church building to replace the kerosene lamps, new stoves were installed, a fuel-house was built, and other improvements were made. Plans are being laid for enlarging the building and for the organization of a church-school. Between two and three thousand dollars’ tithe was paid in, as against $239 for the previous year. One man alone paid tithe on all he possessed to the amount of $750. Another prominent farmer publicly announced that upon the sale of his large city home he would pay over $1,400 tithe. Books to the value of over one hundred fifty dollars were sold. Every member has in his home a large chart (many have them framed) on the time of the end and order of events, by which he is able to explain, in a clear, positive manner, the principal points of our faith. These charts are in many homes in the city, as they were printed in two of the leading dailies, and also scattered over the city in the form of an announcement20 of the meeting. Surely the gospel of the kingdom was preached in that city for a witness. The full quota of “Ministry of Healing” was quickly sold, and several others have been sold since; this is another evidence of a well-organized work. Elder Tindall carries the evangelical work; Brother Garnsey, the medical and health lectures; Mrs. Tindall, the cooking demonstrations and cooking classes; while Mrs. Garnsey gives assistance in dress-reform work and in practical nursing. The workers feel certain that the reason the Lord has so signally blessed their efforts is because they have endeavored to follow his plan of harmoniously combining the health and medical work with the evangelical. The Hartford City church donated to these brethren a large new tent, costing $300. A tent effort is now being carried on at Indianapolis. L. A. H. Medical Missionary Department
Conducted by the Medical Department of the General Conference D. H. KRESS, M. D. - - - Secretary
L. A. HANSEN - - - Assistant Secretary Summary of Magazine Sales for June, 1911
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TOTALS JUNE 1910 |
TOTALS JUNE 1911 |
VALUE JUNE 1911 |
|---|
| Atlantic Union Conference |
|
|
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| Maine |
1748 |
1225 |
$ 122.50 |
| Massachusetts |
5699 |
5175 |
517.50 |
| N. New England |
1103 |
701 |
70.10 |
| S. New England |
1090 |
2605 |
260.50 |
| Gr. New York |
3244 |
3570 |
357.00 |
| New York |
2903 |
1890 |
189.00 |
| W. New York |
2460 |
2205 |
220.50 |
| Totals |
18247 |
17371 |
1737.10 |
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TOTALS JUNE 1910 |
TOTALS JUNE 1911 |
VALUE JUNE 1911 |
|---|
| Canadian Union Conference |
|
|
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| Maritime |
1596 |
.... |
...... |
| Ontario |
985 |
3090 |
309.00 |
| Quebec |
649 |
350 |
35.00 |
| Newfoundland |
130 |
230 |
23.00 |
| Totals |
3360 |
3670 |
367.00 |
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TOTALS JUNE 1910 |
TOTALS JUNE 1911 |
VALUE JUNE 1911 |
|---|
| Western Canadian Union Conference |
|
|
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| Alberta |
2472 |
2196 |
219.60 |
| British Columbia |
532 |
1900 |
190.00 |
| Manitoba |
429 |
930 |
93.00 |
| Saskatchewan |
163 |
226 |
22.60 |
| Totals |
3596 |
5252 |
525.20 |
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TOTALS JUNE 1910 |
TOTALS JUNE 1911 |
VALUE JUNE 1911 |
|---|
| Central Union Conference |
|
|
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| Colorado |
3473 |
2765 |
276.50 |
| W. Colorado |
532 |
25 |
2.50 |
| E. Kansas } |
|
1733 |
173.30 |
| W. Kansas { |
2751 |
1398 |
139.80 |
| N. Missouri |
2372 |
3202 |
320.20 |
| S. Missouri |
3332 |
690 |
69.00 |
| St. Louis Mis. |
.... |
2105 |
210.50 |
| Nebraska |
5686 |
2201 |
220.10 |
| Wyoming |
560 |
.... |
...... |
| Totals |
18706 |
14119 |
1411.90 |
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TOTALS JUNE 1910 |
TOTALS JUNE 1911 |
VALUE JUNE 1911 |
|---|
| Columbia Union Conference |
|
|
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| Chesapeake |
2096 |
1050 |
$ 105.00 |
| District of Col. |
2267 |
500 |
50.00 |
| New Jersey |
7927 |
3210 |
321.00 |
| E. Pennsylvania |
4884 |
1290 |
129.00 |
| W. Pennsylvania |
4114 |
640 |
64.00 |
| Ohio |
5596 |
3596 |
359.60 |
| Virginia |
1387 |
2850 |
285.00 |
| West Virginia |
434 |
1025 |
102.50 |
| Totals |
28705 |
14161 |
1416.10 |
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TOTALS JUNE 1910 |
TOTALS JUNE 1911 |
VALUE JUNE 1911 |
|---|
| Lake Union Conference |
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|
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| Indiana |
7258 |
2325 |
232.50 |
| East Michigan |
3282 |
2565 |
256.50 |
| West Michigan |
1878 |
1160 |
116.00 |
| North Michigan |
1346 |
380 |
38.00 |
| Northern Illinois |
8980 |
8455 |
845.50 |
| Southern Illinois |
1527 |
1610 |
161.00 |
| Wisconsin |
3536 |
2711 |
271.10 |
| Totals |
27807 |
19206 |
1920.60 |
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TOTALS JUNE 1910 |
TOTALS JUNE 1911 |
VALUE JUNE 1911 |
|---|
| Northern Union Conference |
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|
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| Iowa |
10223 |
3610 |
361.00 |
| Minnesota |
3769 |
6246 |
624.60 |
| North Dakota |
3943 |
555 |
55.50 |
| South Dakota |
1034 |
965 |
96.50 |
| Totals |
18969 |
11376 |
1137.60 |
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TOTALS JUNE 1910 |
TOTALS JUNE 1911 |
VALUE JUNE 1911 |
|---|
| North Pacific Union Conference |
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| Montana |
1811 |
780 |
78.00 |
| Southern Idaho |
511 |
175 |
17.50 |
| Upper Columbia } |
|
1180 |
118.00 |
| E. Oregon Mis. { |
2688 |
.... |
...... |
| W. Oregon } |
|
981 |
98.10 |
| S. Oregon { |
3999 |
1725 |
172.50 |
| W. Washington |
5941 |
1125 |
112.50 |
| Totals |
14950 |
5966 |
596.60 |
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TOTALS JUNE 1910 |
TOTALS JUNE 1911 |
VALUE JUNE 1911 |
|---|
| Arizona |
273 |
.... |
...... |
| California } |
|
1937 |
193.70 |
| Cen. Cal. |
10327 |
1075 |
107.50 |
| N. Cal.-Nev. { |
|
2350 |
235.00 |
| S. California |
7022 |
2815 |
281.50 |
| Utah |
111 |
.... |
...... |
| Totals |
17733 |
8177 |
817.70 |
|
TOTALS JUNE 1910 |
TOTALS JUNE 1911 |
VALUE JUNE 1911 |
|---|
| Southern Union Conference |
|
|
|
| Alabama |
1299 |
1155 |
115.50 |
| Kentucky |
2089 |
975 |
97.50 |
| Louisiana |
1850 |
425 |
42.50 |
| Mississippi |
411 |
675 |
67.50 |
| Tennessee River |
1152 |
2375 |
237.50 |
| Totals |
6801 |
5605 |
560.50 |
|
TOTALS JUNE 1910 |
TOTALS JUNE 1911 |
VALUE JUNE 1911 |
|---|
| Southeastern Union Conference |
|
|
|
| Cumberland |
1379 |
321 |
32.10 |
| Florida |
689 |
2085 |
208.50 |
| Georgia |
2707 |
935 |
93.50 |
| North Carolina |
1149 |
1260 |
126.00 |
| South Carolina |
406 |
279 |
27.90 |
| Totals |
6330 |
4880 |
488.00 |
|
TOTALS JUNE 1910 |
TOTALS JUNE 1911 |
VALUE JUNE 1911 |
|---|
| Southwestern Union Conference |
|
|
|
| Arkansas |
736 |
661 |
66.10 |
| New Mexico |
724 |
255 |
25.50 |
| Oklahoma |
2076 |
392 |
39.20 |
| Texas |
2675 |
3605 |
360.50 |
| South Texas |
735 |
235 |
23.50 |
| West Texas |
650 |
300 |
30.00 |
| Totals |
7596 |
5448 |
544.80 |
| Foreign & Misc. |
7031 |
7272 |
727.20 |
| Mailing lists |
.... |
22126 |
2212.60 |
| Grand totals |
180831 |
145025 |
$14502.50 |
|
TOTALS 1909 |
TOTALS 1910 |
TOTALS 1911 |
|---|
| January |
71094 |
89462 |
122202 |
| February |
91812 |
116198 |
99234 |
| March |
134206 |
132165 |
244003 |
| April |
120582 |
183981 |
192757 |
| May |
115145 |
174886 |
141204 |
| June |
163545 |
193727 |
145025 |
| July |
168689 |
222146 |
|
| August |
174136 |
152520 |
|
| September |
102033 |
120020 |
|
| October |
108571 |
116157 |
|
| November |
106860 |
102795 |
|
| December |
90737 |
99130 |
|
Notes and clippings from the daily and weekly press — July 11 a $40,000 fire occurred in Salisbury, N. C. — At Superior, Wis., July 12, twenty men were killed as the result of a collision between two trains. — The District of Columbia Supreme Court, July 12, admitted 130 persons to the practise of law, six of whom were women. — The village of South Waterford, Maine, was practically wiped out by fire July 12, resulting in the loss of $100,000. — A hail-storm compelled the adjournment of the United States Senate on June 27. The weather never played such a trick before, so old employees at the Capitol declare. — Eleven passengers and five members of a crew of the Pacific Coast Steam-ship Company, company steamer “Santa Rosa,” which went ashore July 7, were drowned by the capsizing of a life-boat. — July 12, serious ice riots broke out among the poor on the East Side of New York City. One hundred men and women stormed the office of one large ice company, yelling, “Ice! give us ice!” The intense heat is claimed as responsible for this outbreak. — The revolutionary movement which has existed in Haiti for some time has been growing in strength, particularly in the north section, and is now threatening a wider invasion. The government forces have been weakened by desertions, and but little headway has been made in checking the revolt. — The last festival of the coronation season was not the least impressive and beautiful of all the gorgeous series. June 30 King George took 100,000 of London's poorest children to the Crystal Palace gardens for a picnic. Of course he had helpers, but the children had no eyes for anybody save the king and queen. — The recent earthquake on the Pacific Coast jarred central California and western Nevada, and was a most unwelcome reminder of the day which San Francisco has done her best to forget. The damage done was slight enough, but panic was in the hearts of thousands. The track of the tremor did not follow the old “fault,” which runs north and south along the coast, but ran at right angles to it.21 — The town of Oscoda, seventy-six miles north of Bay City, Mich., was wiped out by fire, July 11. — A fire in Chicago, July 9, resulted in a property damage of $500,000 and the burning to death of 263 horses. — In consequence of the intense heat of the last few days, electric fans have been installed for the first time in the United States Senate chamber. — A terrific storm along the Japanese coast, July 10, resulted, it is reported, in the loss of several hundred lives and the destruction of much shipping. — A train wreck on the New York, New Haven, and Hartford Railroad, near Bridgeport, Conn., July 11, resulted in the death of fourteen persons, and the serious injury of nearly fifty others. — The funeral of the queen dowager of Portugal, Maria Pia, was held at Turin, July 8, and was attended by 200,000 persons. The king and queen of Italy and other royal personages were present. — July 8 witnessed the opening of the Atlantic fleet maneuvers at Princeton, Mass. The entire Atlantic squadron will gather here, making the largest fleet of government ships that has ever gathered at any one point. — The new administration of Mexico has not yet, it seems, reached smooth sailing. Recent reports state that 25,000 men are operating in the state of Chiapas, with General Torres in command. The government will put forth energetic measures to quell the uprising. — It is claimed that the high temperature of the last two weeks has resulted in many cases of dementia throughout the country. The majority of these, it is supposed, are persons of insane tendencies, and the intense heat has served to produce mental derangement. — It is expected that Congress will reach an adjournment early in August. Several important amendments to the reciprocity bill, which were made in the Senate, have been defeated by large votes. This is supposed to indicate in a large measure the sentiment in favor of the bill, which, it is confidently believed, will be passed by the Senate. It has already been passed by the House. — It is expected that in a few days the peace treaty between the United States and Great Britain will be ready for consideration by the Senate. It has been reduced to writing, and is in the hands of the government printer. It is claimed that unusual care has been observed in its creation, in order that it may serve as a model from which other general arbitration treaties between the United States and other countries may be drawn. — Cipriano Castro, the former president of Venezuela, has appeared in that country, and has collected an army of more than 2,000 men, with the avowed purpose of overturning the present government, and again assuming the presidency. For several months Castro's return to Venezuela has been prevented by the joint cooperation of United States and European powers. He succeeded, however, in eluding their surveillance, and effected an entrance. Thousands are rallying to his standard in Venezuela. The Missionary and Publishing Work
Notes, Plans, Reports, Statistics, and Other Information Regarding Missionary Endeavor and the Circulation of Gospel Literature Conducted by the Missionary and Publishing Department of the General Conference E. R. PALMER . . . . Secretary
N. Z. TOWN . . . . Assistant Secretary