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Experiences That Encourage

By C. C. MORLAN

(From canvassers’ letters)

“I LEFT my book with a Spanish Catholic woman last Sunday so that her husband could see it when he came from his work. When I went back, she said: ‘I want that book, and be sure to bring it the fifteenth of February. In reading it I find that Saturday is the Sabbath, and I have been keeping the wrong sabbath. If God will help me, I will obey his law from now on. Bring me some tracts from which I can learn more about that.’”

Our Spanish minister is now giving this woman Bible studies.

“As I have canvassed this year, and followed up my work by calling on the people a few weeks after the books were delivered, my heart has been made glad to see how the people are interested. They tell me that they have lent their books, and that they are being read several times.”

“At one place where I called, the woman informed me that she was bowed in prayer asking God for more light when I rapped at the door. She decided at once to take the book, saying that she believed I had been sent to her in direct answer to prayer. Since reading the book ‘Heralds of the Morning,’ she has been telling her neighbors of the second coming of Christ.

“While calling at another home two weeks after delivering the book, I found several women present; they had been studying the book (‘Heralds of the Morning’) and praying. As I knocked, the woman of the house came to the door, with her face all aglow, and said: ‘Brother, you are doing a good work; keep on. These persons are deeply affected by the influence of that book.’”

Such experiences should help us all to realize more fully the influence of the printed page in these stirring times. Shall we not all put forth greater effort to get our books into the hands of the people?

C. C. MORLAN.

News and Miscellany

Notes and clippings from the daily and weekly press

— A State-wide prohibition bill was passed by the senate of the State of Utah recently, by a vote of fourteen to three. The prohibition forces are confident that the bill will also pass the house by a large majority.

— The greatest activity in shipbuilding in many years in this country is now under way. Every firm on the Atlantic seaboard has more orders than it can fill for new vessels, and the same activity is said to prevail on the Pacific coast.

— Reports from Petrograd state that the czar is planning to have the Russian nation change from the Gregorian calendar, which has long been used by both Russia and Greece, to the Julian calendar, which is used by the rest of the Christian world. The Gregorian calendar is thirteen days behind the Julian calendar.

— President Wilson recently sent to the House his message vetoing the immigration bill. His objections to the measure were that the literacy test provided for aliens desiring to enter the United States was not a fair test of prospective citizenship, and that the bill would prevent this government from granting asylum to political offenders, thus reversing a policy that had given the nation some of its most distinguished citizens. An attempt was made to pass the bill over the veto, but failed.

— It is reported from Namur that thousands of women, children, and aged men in those portions of northern France lying along the Meuse River, are facing starvation, with no hope of relief except the food that the American Commission for Relief in Belgium is sending south from Namur.

— American marines have been landed at Port au Prince, Haiti, from the four warships which are in the harbor there, according to information received from Cape Haitien, on February 19. The landing, it was said, followed the defeat of the Theodore forces at St. Marc, and the fact that the capital was menaced by the revolutionists under Gen. Vilbrun Guillaume.

— Fanny Crosby, blind poet, composer of more than 8,000 hymns, died at her home, in Bridgeport, Conn., February 12, at the age of ninety-four years. Since the days of Charles Wesley and Isaac Watts no other has contributed so extensively to hymnology as she. It is reported that the publishers of gospel songbooks a generation ago were forced to give her about 200 different pen names, so as to give variety to the authorship of their publications. Yet it was not until after she was forty years of age that Fanny Crosby began hymn writing. She was born in Putnam County, New York, March 24, 1820, and was married to Alexander Van Alstyne, a blind music teacher. At eight the child first displayed her talent in versification. Perhaps her most famous hymn is “Safe in the Arms of Jesus,” published in 1868.

— On the afternoon of February 20, President Wilson, from the White House in Washington, gave the signal for the official opening of the Panama-Pacific International Exposition. Three hundred thousand persons were admitted to the grounds the first day. Against the heavy handicaps of international war, the exposition has gone forward to completion, and foreign participation is much more extensive than was expected last summer. Great Britain, Germany, and Russia are not represented, except in commercial exhibits; but France, Austria-Hungary, and Japan are officially participating, in spite of the fact that they are engaged in war. Even Belgium has contributed a national exhibit, which happened to be at Lyons, France, when the war began. The American collier “Jason,” returning from Europe, is bringing exhibits from Greece, Austria-Hungary, Germany, Italy, France, Belgium, Spain, Denmark, Norway, Sweden, Holland, and Great Britain, which will be conveyed direct through the Panama Canal to San Francisco. The exposition cost $50,000,000. Of this amount $12,500,000 was raised by the city of San Francisco. The State of California gave $5,000,000, and $2,500,000 was raised in the fifty-eight counties of the State. The foreign and State participation represents an outlay of $10,000,000, the amusement zone $10,000,000, while the outlay of individual exhibitors approximates another $10,000,000. Eight thousand individual exhibitors are represented at the fair. Forty-eight foreign nations occupy space in the fair zone, as well as forty-three of the States and Territories of the United States. The exposition consists of 250 buildings in three main groups lying in garden plots and sunken pools stretching for a half mile along the southern shore of San Francisco Bay.

NOTICES AND APPOINTMENTS

All Nations Courting the Vatican

SEVERAL of the leading nations have sent ambassadors to the Vatican. Perhaps a more significant step, diplomatically, has not been taken by any of the European countries since the war began than the sending of representatives to the headquarters of the Roman Catholic Church. There are thousands of people, yes, millions, throughout the world who do not understand this step which the nations of Europe have taken. The world at large do not recognize that this is one of the signs of our times; that it is another milestone passed that brings us nearer the end of this world's history and the appearance of our Saviour. There is a most interesting article in the April Watchman, entitled "All Nations Courting the Vatican," which refers to some recent press notices and gives the significance of sending ambassadors to Rome.

The editor of the Watchman says that the April number is one of the best issues that has ever been published. The following are some of the articles in this issue:—

“Hearing on the Anti-Free-Press Bills.”

“Who Will Win Possession of the Earth?”

“Russellism—or the Coming of a False Christ.”

“Christ’s Second Advent and Gospel Messages.”

“The Eastern Question and the European War.”

“An Unquenchable Thirst and Its Causes.”

The cover design is perhaps one of the most striking and significant that has ever appeared on the cover of the Watchman, and well illustrates the article “All Nations Courting the Vatican.” Send ten cents for a sample copy. Prices: 5 to 40 copies, 5 cents each; 50 or more, 4 cents each. Order from your tract society.

Obituaries

By M. A. Hollister; S. A. Ruskjer; R. W. Paul; Mrs. S. Coleman; A. B. Campbell; Walter McLeod; E. W. Catlin; Mrs. Ura Spring

BOWEN.—Virginia Ray Bowen fell asleep Jan. 19, 1915, aged 4 years and 11 days. Although so young, she had learned to love Jesus, and it was her delight to hear stories of his life. Words of consolation were spoken to the bereaved family from Isa. 49: 24, 25. M. A. HOLLISTER.

DAVIS.—Mrs. Lucinda Marie Davis was born in the State of Indiana, June 14, 1847, and died in Brainerd, Minn., Jan. 1, 1915. She was the mother of nine sons and three daughters, six of whom are left to mourn. Funeral services were conducted by the writer, after which we laid this mother in Israel to rest, awaiting the call of the Life-giver. S. A. RUSKJER.

CLAYCOMB.—Clarice Cole Claycomb was born in Indiana, June 22, 1840, and died at the home of her daughter, in New Orleans, La., Dec. 1, 1914. She was the wife of Capt. John Claycomb, and their one child, a daughter, is left to mourn. Sister Claycomb was a faithful member of the Seventh-day Adventist Church in New Orleans for nearly thirty years, being the last of the charter members. Her hope in the Saviour continued to grow brighter with advancing age, and she fell asleep assured of a part in the first resurrection. R. W. PAUL.

COLEMAN.—After four years of happy wedded life Florence Dille Coleman, wife of Guy W. Coleman, died Nov. 15, 1914, in a hospital in Denver, Colo., as the result of a severe surgical operation. The remains were taken to her home in Berkeley, Cal., for interment. Sister Coleman was a native of California. Besides her husband, her mother, several sisters, and one brother are left to mourn. She fell asleep trusting her all to God's keeping, and we feel sure that she will be raised to immortality when the King comes to claim his own. MRS. S. COLEMAN.

WELTON.—James J. Welton died near Coburg, Oregon, Aug. 18, 1914. He was born in Knox County, Illinois, May 23, 1849. At the age of twenty-two years he went to Iowa, and there met and married Martha J. Doggett. Brother Welton accepted the Sabbath truth in the State of Missouri, and earnest missionary letters written by him up to the time of his death show that he loved the third angel's message with all his heart, and rejoiced in the hope of a soon-coming Saviour. His companion, two children, four sisters, one brother, and many friends are left to mourn, but not without hope. MRS. S. COLEMAN.

JOHNSON.—William Albert Johnson was born in Illinois, Nov. 1, 1847, and died in Oswego, Kans., Dec. 26, 1914. His parents came to Kansas when he was a small boy. He was married to Miss Bertha McMickle in 1894. Five children were born to this union, four of whom, with his wife and two brothers, are left to mourn. Brother Johnson united with the Seventh-day Adventist Church a few years after his marriage, and remained faithful, falling asleep in the blessed hope. This hope enabled him to bear his intense suffering without complaint. His wife and children expect to meet him in the kingdom of God. The writer spoke words of comfort from John 11: 25, to the relatives and many friends who attended the funeral service. A. B. CAMPBELL.

McLEOD.—Emma McLeod was born in Eastwood, Ontario, Canada, Dec. 23, 1840, and died Dec. 4, 1914. Twenty years ago she accepted the third angel's message under the labors of Elders Leland and Evans, and was ever faithful to the message she loved. We laid her to rest awaiting the call of the Life-giver. Funeral services were conducted by Elder Kettle. WALTER McLEOD.

THOMASEN.—Peter Christian Thomasen was born in Denmark, Aug. 14, 1838, being at the time of his death 76 years, 4 months, and 17 days of age. He came to Oregon in 1873, and from that time until his death made his home in Yamhill County. He leaves a wife and four children to mourn their loss, but not as those who sorrow without hope, for the deceased lived a true, consistent Christian life, and was loved by all who knew him. He sleeps in the hope of a soon-coming Saviour. E. W. CATLIN.

LAYTON.—Mary Luella Layton was born in New York State, Feb. 26, 1865, and died in Little Rock, Ark., Jan. 21, 1915. In 1869 she accepted present truth in Boulder, Colo. During her illness of several weeks she seemed perfectly resigned to the will of God, and her hope was bright for a part in the first resurrection. Sister Layton leaves to mourn a husband, a daughter, one sister, three brothers, and many sincere friends. The funeral services were conducted by the writer in Hot Springs, Ark. MRS. URA SPRING.

GASKILL.—Sister Charlotte L. Gaskill died at her home, in Newfane, N. Y., Jan. 6, 1914. She was born near Troy, N. Y., Feb. 7, 1832. In her twentieth year she embraced present truth, and was closely associated with many of the pioneers of the advent message, being a member of Sister White's family at the time the REVIEW AND HERALD was published in Rochester, N. Y. Her faith in present truth was firmly established, and she fell asleep in the hope of seeing the Saviour at his second coming. Her husband, one son, and a sister are left to mourn. H. L. SHOUP.

ROLLINS.—Mrs. Florence Holmes Rollins was born on Orcas Island, Washington, May 25, 1893, and died in Mount Vernon, Wash., Jan. 4, 1915. Seven years ago she united with the Seventh-day Adventist Church, and although she did not always enjoy a bright Christian experience, we are confident that during her last illness she became fully reconciled to God. In the spring of 1912 she was married to Henry Rollins, who, with their little son, her parents, one brother, and a sister, is left to mourn. Funeral services were conducted by the writer. RALPH W. CONARD.

MOORE.—John R. Moore was born in Illinois, Sept. 22, 1850, and died at his home, near Woodburn, Oregon, Dec. 23, 1914. About twenty-five years ago Brother Moore accepted the doctrines taught by Seventh-day Adventists, and became a member of the church at Woodburn, and later at Monitor. He was faithful in his Christian life, and fell asleep in the hope of meeting his Saviour on the resurrection morning. He is survived by a wife and nine children, all of whom were at his bedside when he breathed his last. Brother Moore was loved by his brethren, and was highly respected by his neighbors. H. G. THURSTON.

SPIKES.—Ollie May Huguley was born near Plano, Tex., Dec. 23, 1882. Later her parents moved to California, where she was converted and baptized at the age of eighteen years. Two years later she was married to George W. Spikes. They made their home in Dallas, Tex., for some years, later settling in Dalworth, where Sister Spikes fell asleep Jan. 23, 1915. She was a faithful member of the Seventh-day Adventist Church, and lived a beautiful Christian life. Her husband, one daughter, the parents, and one brother are left to mourn, but they sorrow not as others who have no hope; for their loved one fell asleep in Jesus. The funeral service was conducted by Elder Sweany and the writer. W. A. McCUTCHEN. (Signs of the Times please copy)

MASON.—Catherine Mason was born June 2, 1830, in Harrisburg, Pa., and fell asleep in Jesus on Dec. 22, 1914, at her home, in Sweetsers, Grant Co., Ind. She was united in marriage with John M. Dye in November, 1850. Two years later she was left a widow, and on Jan. 20, 1875, was married to John C. Mason, who died in 1908. Sister Mason was a true Christian, and will be greatly missed by the Michels church, of which she was a charter member, as well as by her own loved ones. EMIL R. LAUDA. (Lake Union Herald please copy)

LEGG.—Charles Emerson Legg was born Feb. 22, 1855, and died at his home, near Windfall, Ind., Jan. 23, 1915. He never united with the church, but was favorable to the truth and sacrificed to give his two children an education in our schools. He bore a testimony on the Sabbath before he was taken sick, expressing a desire to become a Christian. He was a kind husband and father and an exemplary citizen. He is survived by his wife, two children, three brothers, one sister, and a large circle of friends. The funeral services were conducted by the writer. H. M. KELLEY.

WILSON.—Henry William Wilson was born in Galena, Ill., Nov. 12, 1844. Later his parents moved to Michigan, and were pioneer settlers in Ottawa County, where Brother Wilson spent the greater part of his life. July 21, 1867, he was united in marriage with Elizabeth Taylor, and to them were born six children. Two sons and one daughter survive. Brother Wilson embraced the truths of the third angel's message sixteen years ago, and was a faithful member of the Seventh-day Adventist Church at the time of his death, which occurred suddenly on Jan. 13, 1915. He was a faithful husband and father, and by a consistent life held the respect of the entire community. C. F. McVAGH.

PAPWORTH.—Mrs. Alice Canfield Papworth was born in the year 1851, and died Jan. 1, 1915. She was a member of the Seventh-day Adventist Church for about forty years, and those who knew her testify to the faithfulness and consistency of her Christian life. She bore her suffering patiently, and fell asleep in the bright hope of a soon-coming Saviour. When our sister was fifteen years of age, her family moved to Michigan; and in the year 1876, with her sister and other friends, she came to California to work in the Pacific Press office. That same year she was united in marriage with Alonzo Papworth. Her death is mourned by three children, one sister, and four brothers. C. E. FORD.

SIMMONS.—Nelson Simmons was born in Canada in the year 1846, and died in Healdsburg, Cal., Dec. 25, 1914. At the age of twenty-one he moved to Nebraska, where he was married, and where also he was converted to God. He joined the Seventh-day Adventist Church, and was chosen elder, which office he filled for years. He went to Oregon from Nebraska, and was a member of the Eugene church. From Oregon he came to California, serving as an officer in the Ukiah and the Sebastopol churches. Brother Simmons was respected and loved by all who knew him. He leaves a wife and five children to mourn their loss. Funeral services were conducted by the writer in the Sebastopol church. ANDREW NELSON.

GIBBS.—D. N. Gibbs was born in Buffalo, N. Y., Oct. 25, 1833. The family moved to Michigan when he was a small child. At the age of twenty-one he was married to Miss Angeline Trip, of Dimondale, Mich. For about thirty-nine years he was a member of the Seventh-day Adventist Church. It was through reading and a diligent study of the Word of God that he became acquainted with the hope of Christ's second coming and the Sabbath truth taught by this people. Father never tired of talking about the soon coming of the Saviour. Of his six children, three daughters and one son are left to mourn his death, which occurred Nov. 24, 1914. Words of consolation were spoken by Drs. Caldwell and Gregory. MRS. R. L. NASH.

STILLWELL.—Sarah Ann Stephens was born in Chesterfield County, South Carolina, March 25, 1843. She came with her parents to North Carolina in 1858, and July 7, 1864, was married to Harrison H. Stillwell. Six of their eight children, with the aged husband, mourn their loss, but they do not sorrow without hope. Mother learned to love this truth under the labors of Elder J. W. Bagby, and about twenty years ago was, with father, baptized by Elder D. T. Shireman. She fell peacefully asleep in Huntersville, N. C., Nov. 28, 1914. J. S. STILLWELL.

HOBBS.—Lewsenda Bolejack was born near Kingsville, Mo., May 30, 1851, and after an illness of several weeks died at her home, near the same place. She was married to J. H. Hobbs in 1875. Five of their eight children, together with the husband and father, are left to mourn. The deceased was led to accept present truth through the efforts of Elders J. H. Rogers and J. H. Cook, and became a member of the Seventh-day Adventist Church at Kingsville, Mo. Funeral services were conducted by the writer. A. C. ANDERSON.

STONEFIELD.—Hannah Kepner was born in Clayton, Ohio, April 16, 1858, and died at her home, in Piqua, Ohio, Dec. 30, 1914. She was united in marriage with Abraham Stonefield Aug. 23, 1887. Under the labors of the writer she accepted present truth, and united with the Seventh-day Adventist Church on July 4, 1914. Of this organization she remained a faithful member until her death. Sister Stonefield is survived by her husband, an adopted daughter, one sister, many other relatives, and a large circle of friends. She rejoiced in the thought of a soon-coming Saviour, and we feel sure that she sleeps in Jesus. RALEIGH FRENCH.

THOMAS.—Alinda V. Clough was born in Bloomfield, N. Y., July 19, 1848, and died Jan. 28, 1915. Her early years were spent in New York, Michigan, and Indiana. In June, 1866, she was united in marriage with James Thomas, who loyally served his country during the Civil War. Later the family settled in Burt County, Nebraska, where she died. Her companion, four sons, three daughters, a mother, and two sisters are left to mourn. In April, 1886, with her husband and two eldest daughters, she united with the Seventh-day Adventist Church of Decatur, Nebr., of which she remained a consistent member. Her loved ones feel certain that she will have a part in the first resurrection. Funeral services were conducted by Elder B. L. House and the writer. W. A. HENNIG.

Visitors to the Panama Exposition

READERS of the REVIEW AND HERALD are cordially invited, when in San Francisco, to make their headquarters at the Vegetarian Cafeteria, operated by the St. Helena Sanitarium, at 714 Market St.

This location is the most central in San Francisco. Cars direct to the exposition grounds pass the building; also from this point, transfers may be made to all parts of the city.

Mail addressed in care of the Vegetarian Cafeteria will receive careful attention. Assistance rendered in securing satisfactory rooms, etc., at reasonable rates. Correspondence invited. Address Vegetarian Cafeteria, 715 Market St., San Francisco, Cal.

Annual Constituency Meeting of the College of Medical Evangelists

By E. E. ANDROSS; S. S. MERRILL

The annual session of the constituency of the College of Medical Evangelists is called to convene at Loma Linda, Cal., at 10 A. M., March 24, 1915, for the purpose of electing seven members of the board of trustees for the ensuing term, and for the transaction of such other business as may properly come before the meeting.

E. E. ANDROSS, President; S. S. MERRILL, Secretary.

California Medical Missionary and Benevolent Association

By E. E. ANDROSS; L. V. ROBERSON

NOTICE is hereby given that the eighteenth annual constituency meeting of the above association will be held at Sanitarium, Napa Co., Cal., on Wednesday, March 10, 1915, at 12 M., for electing directors, amending by-laws, and transacting such other business as may properly come before the meeting.

E. E. ANDROSS, President; L. V. ROBERSON, Secretary.

Sabbath School Map

IN the study of the Sabbath school lessons in the book of Matthew, it will add greatly to the interest and value of the study if each school can be provided with a good map showing the locations of the events studied. A splendid map has been secured for this purpose — size, 36 x 54 inches — showing Palestine as it was in the time of Christ. The names of the various divisions of the countries, as well as the principal towns, are all printed in large type so that they can be easily seen and read at a distance; and the boundary lines, lakes, and mountains are all very clearly shown. This map is printed on cloth so that it can be folded, and will last many years. The price is only $1. Order from your tract society.

Publications Wanted

THE following-named persons desire late, clean copies of our publications, sent postpaid, for missionary purposes:—

J. H. Downes, Care Y. M. C. A., Cornhill, London, E. C.

James M. Johnston, R. F. D. 5, Box 49, Hickory, N. C.

Mrs. Etta Schroeder, 6105 Old Manchester Road, St. Louis, Mo.

Mrs. Frank Noble, R. F. D. 6, Vancouver, Wash. Signs and Little Friend.

Mrs. F. R. May, R. F. D. 1, Box 17A, Bartlesville, Okla. A continuous supply.

Mrs. W. O. Young, Oconomowoc, Wis. A continuous supply of papers, tracts, and magazines.

Mrs. Z. T. Brooks, Sewellton, Ky. A continuous supply of all our monthly magazines, Signs (weekly), Instructor, and Little Friend.

Addresses Wanted

The Seventh-day Adventist Church of Spokane, Wash., desires to learn the whereabouts of the following-named persons. Information should be sent to the church clerk, Mrs. M. B. Martin, 1104 East Ermina Ave., Spokane, Wash.; Alfred Wyland, O. G. Peterson, Mrs. E. F. Ross, R. M. Kivett, Amy Kivett, Avis Kivett, Lunnel Kivett, Harry Kivett, Mr. and Mrs. D. Wilson, Harriet Williams, Lona Bliss, Myron Noble, J. N. Noble, C. C. Noble, Arleva Noble, Maude Noble, Pearl Noble, Mrs. T. R. Olds, Mrs. Hazel Powell, Elsie Hagburg, Mrs. E. Thompson, Lena Bergy, Mrs. McCowen, Mrs. Emma Otto.

Nurses’ Training Course

THE young people who wish to enter the nurses’ training class at the Loma Linda College of Medical Evangelists are requested to correspond at once with Miss Julia A. White, Superintendent of Nurses, Loma Linda, Cal.

Requests for Prayer

An afflicted sister writes from Oregon, desiring prayer for help and healing.

A brother and a sister in Ohio ask us to pray that they may have a deeper Christian experience, and power to give the third angel's message to others.

“Please pray for the restoration of my sister, who is suffering with tuberculosis. The doctors have given up all hope, but we are trusting all to God.” This request comes from Arkansas.

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THE BETTER WAY

The 1915 Temperance Annual

This number will forge thousands of ballot keys that will lock up saloons and open prison cells, and give poor, tempted men a chance, for it is a _prohibition number_ with a lock-up power and a large constituency. Before the year closes it will have delivered its message all over the States and Canada. Ontario sends this early inquiry:—

INSTEAD OF LOCKING UP THE MAN FOR DRINKING WOULDN'T IT BE BETTER TO LOCK UP THE SALOON AND LET THE MAN GO TO WORK TO SUPPORT HIS FAMILY.

“We are making plans now to place a copy of the 1915 Temperance Annual in the hands of every child of school age in our community. We have somewhere in the neighborhood of 10,000 children of this age. What would be your best quotation on lots of 5,000 and 10,000 copies?”

Regular prices prevail. All orders should be sent through the Conference Tract Society

Missionary Delays and Language Study

BROTHER and Sister Joel Rogers find for themselves away up on the Tanganyika plateau, unable to open their mission work on account of conditions imposed by the war. While waiting, they are studying the language. They are living in a “wattle and daub hut, built round, with dirt floor and thatch roof.” Their windows are made of calico. The friendly bomma, an official, observing the plight of their leaking roof, sent thatch and workmen to put on a new one. This delay in getting their mission started is trying, but they are there, and no doubt some seeds of truth will be planted in fruitful soil.

From North India a report brings the good word that three missionaries are beginning the study of Urdu, the language in which labor may be carried on among Moslems. They expect that one or two others will pass this year who did not get through last year.

The Eastern Question and the War

By Editor

As we go to press, dispatches from the European war zone announce that the forts guarding the entrance of the Dardanelles have been reduced, and that operations against Constantinople will be vigorously prosecuted. This, it would seem, brings Russia nearer the realization of her hopes in securing Constantinople as a warm-water seaport than ever before. Her efforts toward this end in the past have been opposed and thwarted by Great Britain. In the present situation, however, Great Britain, through her foreign secretary, Sir Edward Grey, declares herself in sympathy with this Russian design. In answer to questions February 25, in the House of Commons, as to whether England knew of and approved the statement of the Russian foreign minister, M. Saznoff, in the Duma that “Russia intended permanently to occupy Constantinople,” Sir Edward declared, “With Russia’s desires for access to the sea, England is in entire accord. What form the realization of these aspirations will take will no doubt be settled in the terms of peace.” This marks another turn in the kaleidoscope of political intrigue which is hastening Turkey to her final end. Now is the time for us to place before our fellows what the Word of God says with reference to the significance of these things. We are glad of what has been done in the circulation of the EASTERN QUESTION EXTRA of the REVIEW AND HERALD and the little book “The World’s Crisis.” Both of these publications contain living present truth for this time. For ready sale among our neighbors we have nothing in our literature better than “The World’s Crisis,” and for free distribution the Eastern Question Extra is still as timely as the day it was issued. We shall have more to say regarding the Eastern Question next week.

ONE who has been under the load of a great debt and has struggled for years to meet the obligations which it entailed, knows something of the joy of freedom. He feels that he has passed from the state of bondage into that of liberty, and this is as true of institutions as it is of individuals. In this freedom from bondage the academy at Mount Vernon, Ohio, is rejoicing at the present time. For a number of years this institution has been encumbered with a great load of interest-bearing debts. Earnest efforts have been put forth throughout the Columbia Union for some time to liquidate these obligations. This year the school is able to sing the song of jubilee. A recent letter from Prof. B. G. Wilkinson, the president of the Columbia Union Conference, and for a number of years the president of the school board, says: “I take great pleasure in telling you that this year the debt is entirely removed from Mount Vernon Academy. At our recent meeting it was decided that inasmuch as the institution is now free from debt, it would not be necessary to have it so closely tied to the Columbia Union Conference as heretofore, and that it should be surrendered to the control of the three western conferences of the union; namely, Ohio, West Pennsylvania, and West Virginia. In harmony with this new arrangement, Elder E. K. Slade, president of the Ohio Conference, was elected chairman of the board.” Brother Wilkinson and his associates have labored hard and faithfully in securing this result, and we rejoice with them in the freedom which their efforts have secured. We believe that this change of situation will work to the great advantage of the Mount Vernon school. By the blessing of God it has accomplished much in the past in the education of workers, and we believe that it has before it a still broader field of usefulness.

Guatemala English School

MRS. J. A. BODLE writes that the Guatemala English School opened January 4. The enrollment about a month later was 112, and of a good class of students. Brother and Sister Bodle have assumed the responsibility of the school, and the prospects seem good for the future.

Singapore Training School

For some time Malaysia has been pleading for a small training school at Singapore. A little 1915 Calendar of the Singapore Training School came to hand last week. This new school opened January 18, to continue until December 17, with two vacation periods, April 17 to May 2, and August 14 to September 12. K. M. Adams is principal, and Mary A. Yarnell and Florence K. Adams are associate teachers. Nine grades are provided for.

Oster Family Flees Maragha

Brother F. F. Oster writes from Tabriz, Persia, that he bought a horse and fled with Mrs. Oster and baby (four weeks old) from Maragha. They were at the Armenian Mission, well provided for and well. They left everything behind. The Kurds entered the next day and plundered the town. Many Christians and Moslems were killed by the Kurds at Miandoab and Urumiah. At the latter place were Sabbath keepers. They may have escaped in time to save their lives.

Bible Readings in Urdu

A Book reached the Mission Board office last week from Lucknow, India, entitled “Bible ki Talim,” or “Bible Readings,” published in Urdu for the Moslems. The same book is being prepared for publication in Bengali, Marathi, Burmese, and Tamil.

News of Mrs. White’s Recovery

A LETTER received from Elder W. C. White, written four days after his mother's accident, stated that she was resting comfortably and getting along as well as could be expected. Next week we shall reproduce Brother White's letter in which he speaks of his mother's experiences during the last few months.

Church Membership Gains in 1913

THE total gains in membership in the Christian churches of the United States during the year 1913 amounted to 763,078. This is an average increase of two per cent for all denominations, great and small. At the present time there are nearly 39,000,000 church members in this country. Of these 17,500,000 are members of denominations united in the Federal Council of the Churches of Christ in America.

Dunscombe’s Self-Supporting Medical Mission

FROM the South African Missionary we learn that Dr. W. C. Dunscombe has severed his connection with the Plumstead sanitarium, to locate at Dordrecht, where, after getting settled, he purposes to engage in self-supporting medical missionary work among the Kafirs.

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