THE two boys were passing through the hall, and Rodney was telling his friend, Sidney, what he intended to do on the "Fourth."
"I'm going to have bushels of firecrackers and torpedoes," he said, excitedly, "and at night I'm going to fire off 'Roaming' candles and pinwheels, and may be some balloons. Papa's going to help me. I've got five dollars to spend if I want to."
As the noise of their departure receded, Aunt Margaret, who was spending a short visit with her sister, looked up and smiled. Then she sighed. She and Rodney's mother were sewing in the cool sitting-room, and she had heard her nephew's words.
"I'm afraid you're spoiling that boy, Ellen," she said. "He's too good to be spoiled, too."
"I know it," admitted her sister, "but it isn't my fault. It's his father's. He'd buy the moon and give it to Rodney if he could."
"I shall have to lecture your husband," said Aunt Margaret, good-humoredly. "He needs it." Then, after a minute, she continued, "Do you care if I take Rodney to Chicago with me, when I go back?"
"Not at all," said Mrs. Carroll, "if you can get his father's consent." Mrs. Carroll knew her sister, and realized that the plan she had in mind was a good one. Aunt Margaret was a mission worker, and had spent many years doing good among the lowly in one of our large cities.
"Just think of his spending five dollars for fireworks," said the good woman, "when there are hundreds of boys in Chicago that never dreamed of a place like this. Why, look at your chickens and your rabbits and your brook and everything. I know of two little chaps in particular that would just go wild if they could fish in that brook. Lake Michigan isn't a circumstance to it. Do you see what I'm aiming at?"
"Perfectly," said Mrs. Carroll, with a bright smile. "It's a lovely plan, too, and I'm willing to have it succeed. I suppose you'd add that Rodney could honor the Fourth just as well, and perhaps better, by giving these two boys an outing as by wasting his money on fireworks."
"Exactly," nodded Aunt Margaret. "You are very bright, Ellen. I only hope Philip will be as apt." Then she added, more reverently, "And Rodney would be honoring God, too."
That noon the gentle Christian woman headed off her brother-in-law, as he was leaving the house, and walked with him to the village. She told him about the two little urchins in which she was interested, and begged that Rodney might accompany her to the city, to realize how fortunate he was compared with some other boys. Kind-hearted Mr. Carroll was soon interested, and readily gave consent. Rodney, when told of the trip, was filled with excitement and began preparations that night.
On the afternoon of the same day that they arrived in Chicago, Aunt Margaret and her nephew took a walk. After leaving the evangelist's house, at which they had rooms, they traveled for several blocks down a hot, dusty, crowded street, then turned into a narrow, dirty alley.
Rodney was surprised that his aunt should take him to such a place as this. He had thought they would first visit the parks. Yet here they were passing close to filthy garbage cans and rattling wagons, filled with various things. Rodney objected to the evil smell in the hot, choking air. But his aunt did not seem to mind it. She looked serene, even happy.
Soon they came to a rambling, unpainted building, the ground floor of which proved to be a horse stable. Rodney was amazed to see his aunt cheerfully begin to mount the unsteady stairs that led to the living-rooms above. However, he was loyal, and followed.
"Two of my best friends live up here," said his aunt, while they were ascending. "Their names are Johnny and Frankie Slimski. You have heard me speak of them. John is just your age—ten. They may seem a little odd at first. But they're nice boys, and I hope you'll like them."
The door was open, and they had no sooner paused at the threshold than eight ragged children, of different sizes and ages, rushed pell mell at Aunt Margaret, with glad cries of "Hello, teacher!" "Here's Miss Carr!" and so forth. They ranged, in ages, from twelve years down to twelve months, and were all brothers and sisters. Their father, Aunt Margaret learned, after introducing Rodney, was at his work in the stock yards. Their mother was away washing. The baby was sick; and, almost unconsciously, Rodney began to fan away the flies that crawled over her poor little face.
The third child older than the baby was also sick, but not so much as the little one. The other children had been told to stay indoors and mind the invalids. It interested Rodney to note how Johnny, the boy who was just his age, but who was pitifully crippled by "hip disease," began to try to tidy up the room; and how Frankie flew to the sink, wet a rag, and began to scrub the grimy face of one of the smaller children.
It was almost impossible to keep clean, Rodney learned, in the midst of so much filth. He wondered how they managed to breathe in such small, cluttered rooms. He wondered if the baby would ever get well. Probably she would if she had better care in a better place. A vision of his own clean, cool home came to Rodney, as he sat there, listening to the children's queer "city talk," and noting the squalor of their surroundings.
After Aunt Margaret, who, among other good things, was a medical missionary nurse, had done all she could for the sick children, she and Rodney bade "good-by" to the young Slimskis and descended the stairs. It was a very sober little boy who walked beside his aunt that afternoon. That he had been interested and impressed was clear, and Miss Carr was glad at heart. Rodney had responded to the friendly advances made by the Slimski boys, and she did not doubt that her nephew would at length do his duty.
"They must have a pretty hard time of it up there in those hot rooms, mustn't they, Rodney?" she asked, giving his shoulder an affectionate pat.
"Yes," said Rodney, soberly, "it must be awful, especially for Johnny and the sick ones. I wish I could do something for them."
Aunt Margaret smiled to herself. "Why don't you, then? I'm sure you can if you try."
"We might take them to the park," ventured Rodney, stilling another suggestion that was trying to make itself heard.
"So we might," said Aunt Margaret, "and we will."
The seed had not quite sprouted, but Miss Carr had faith to believe that it would. She and Rodney took the Slimski children to the parks and also treated them to nice, long car rides. Mr. Carroll had supplied his son with "spending money," and Rodney bought plenty of oranges, bananas, and peanuts for the little Slimskis. For once the slum children were happy.
A whole week passed quickly. Only three days of June, and of Rodney's visit, remained. He knew he would be sorry to part with John and Frank. Still, when he got home, there was the "glorious Fourth" for which to prepare. However, his aunt had another experience in store for him—an experience that she hoped would make easier the unfolding of her plan, if she had to unfold it. And it is safe to say that Rodney never forgot the Sunday-school he attended in a certain mission on State Street.11About twenty little urchins, of from fifteen years to fifteen months, straggled into the building and wriggled expectantly into the rows of chairs. Most of them were clean, and all were oddly gowned. Some wore such strangely-put-together outfits that the effect would have been laughable if it hadn't been so pathetic. Their little faces looked strangely hungry. Poverty stamped them all.
Rodney, who had plenty of love and plenty of everything else that makes comfort, thought of the members of his own little Sunday-school class, back home. They were all plump and healthy looking, and came to church dressed prettily, in "nice" clothes. The prayers, the singing, and the lesson were not so very different. But in other ways the contrast was striking. Some way Rodney felt sorry for this poor little Sunday-school class. John and Frank were among the members.
Sunday afternoon Miss Carr decided that, since the seed still seemed inactive, she would help it to germinate.
"All the Slimski family except the father and mother are going to have a vacation this year," she began. "That is, I expect John and Frank are going to. But I'm not sure. I may be disappointed."
Rodney looked up questioningly into her face.
"My friend, Miss Morris, is going to take Mary and Nellie out to her home in Indiana. But it isn't decided who shall take John and Frank. If I could afford it, I'd send them home with you. But I haven't the money. It would take five dollars for both of them."
Then the suggestion came suddenly back and the seed sprouted.
Rodney withdrew his hand from his aunt's and sat looking with troubled eyes out of the window. Could he do it? Could he give up his cherished Fourth-of-July celebration, for which he had planned so long? It would be a great sacrifice, indeed.
Unconsciously he felt in his pocket, where, secure in a little purse, lay the folded five-dollar bill that his father had given him. Was it his duty to give those Slimski boys an outing with that five dollars? He loved the noise of fireworks as well as any lad. But, on the other hand, there was Johnny, with his poor little withered leg.
Rodney gave a troubled sigh and looked up at his aunt. She had risen and was putting on her bonnet to go to the evening service at the mission.
When she was ready, she turned and, placing her hands on her nephew's shoulders, said, "When in doubt, look to Christ and ask Him to guide you to do what is right. God bless you, Rodney. O, are you coming with me?"
While they were walking along the street, and even after the meeting had begun, the troublesome question kept recurring to the boy. Should he gratify himself by wasting his money, or should he really benefit himself by helping some one less fortunate?
When they returned to the evangelist's, Rodney was still sad and undecided. But, remembering his aunt's words, he knelt by his cot and asked to be led to do what was right.
God answered his prayer by keeping him awake and making him think. When the clock struck eleven he was still listening to his conscience. Fifteen minutes later he turned over heavily, sighed, and gave his pillow a thump. "I'll do it!" he said. At twenty-five minutes after eleven he rose, tiptoed across the carpet, and paused at the door between his aunt's room and his own.
"O, Aunt Margaret," he whispered, "are you awake?"
"Yes," she whispered back; "why?"
"Because I'm going to spend that five dollars by taking Johnny and Frankie home with me," he said.
"God bless you, little man, I knew you would."
As long as they live, John and Frank will remember those two delightful weeks (which lengthened into four) that they spent at Rodney's home. They played in the brook to their heart's content, went berrying, and helped a man do his haying. They fed the chickens, rode around with a neighbor's horse, and did many other delightful things that they had never dreamed of doing. Even the big, sheltering hills gave them joy. They had never seen a hill before. And, best of all, the hue of health soon bloomed on their little pinched cheeks.
Rodney says that if he lives to be two hundred, he doesn't expect to celebrate a more glorious Fourth than when he gave the Slimski boys a vacation. On that particular day his mother gave a select party for seventeen children out under the apple trees. Rodney was somewhat embarrassed when his friend Sidney inquired when he was going to shoot off his "Roaming" candles and things. But as every one praised him and no one ridiculed him, he was soon as happy as the boys he had helped.
BENJAMIN KEECH.
Randolph, N. Y.
GOD'S HOLY DAY.
By Iva A. Clute
"CALL ye the Sabbath a delight,
The holy of the Lord,"
The warning cry comes to the world
From God's own holy Word.
Upon God's day let every voice
Join in the joyful song,
For short the time until the day
When right shall conquer wrong.
Tho Satan's power has "thought to change"
The perfect law of God,
Soon, soon his rule shall have an end
And Truth shall reign abroad.
False doctrines blind the world, and lead
In devious paths astray;
Soon Christ will come with glorious power,
And earth shall own His sway.
The scoffer will not question then,
Which day the Sabbath is,
The seventh, through the ages blest,
Christ will acknowledge His.
Verona, N. Y. IVA A. CLUTE.
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EIGHTEEN months have passed since our arrival in Valparaiso. The morning of our arrival was one long to be remembered. After our ship anchored we waited anxiously the coming of Brother Ketring, whose knowledge of the language was a great help to us in getting ashore. At the end of a few day's searching, we found rooms in which to live, and I began immediately working in the mission office.
Four months later we moved into the mission, where we were living when it was burned. The loss of our household goods, together with other things of value, was a severe trial to us, but it has only served to help us more fully to realize the perishable character of earthly treasures, and the necessity of making sure of heavenly ones.
As we read week after week in the columns of the Review of the new workers who have gone to swell the band of reapers, our hearts are made glad, for we know that soon the harvest will be reaped, and our Saviour will come to give the faithful ones their promised reward.
The first of the present year I had the pleasure of taking a trip to Iquique in company with Brother J. W. Westphal. From Valparaiso north to Peru there are no railroads; it was necessary therefore to make the trip by steamer.
In order to save expense we traveled third class, which on these coast steamers has about as few accommodations as one can imagine. One must take his own bed, and if he can find room to lay it on the deck, he is fortunate. Traveling in this way one has companions of both sexes and nearly all classes. On our trip both going and coming all the available space allotted to third-class passengers was occupied. Many of these people have never had a bath since they were infants, and if appearances count for anything they did not get many even then.
Railroad Plaza in Antofagasta, Chile.
One man with whom I conversed, remarked that he was, "un hombre muy seco," never having had a bath since he could remember. One must also provide his own tin pan from which to eat the soup and beans which are supplied to the passengers in this class. Twice a day a very black, dirty, usually ragged boy brought a large can filled with soup, or beef and beans, as the case may be, and served the guests. One must needs be ready to receive his portion at once or go without, as the boy never tarries long.
From Coquimbo north to Peru the country is very mountainous and barren; there is absolutely no vegetation, the people are engaged in mining salt-petre and copper, there being many mines of this class.
Our first meeting was held in Antofagasta, where there is a little company of six members. Three of these have been engaged more or less in the canvassing work, and have awakened an interest to hear the truth in some of the mining camps. No doubt several will be added to their number during this year as the result of the labors of these faithful canvassers. We continued to hold meetings at this place for nearly a week, and left the brethren much encouraged.
As our steamer stopped only a short time at each port, we held no other meetings until we reached Iquique, at which place we held our annual meeting for the brethren in the north of Chile. Two meetings were held each day, which were fairly well attended, especially the evening meetings.
The church was reorganized, and is in better working condition than ever before. During these meetings four precious souls were buried with our Lord in baptism. Three were baptized the Sabbath after we left by the local elder, and others desired baptism in the near future. One of the brothers baptized accepted the truth some two or three years ago, but had been afraid of being baptized because of ill health, the doctors telling him he would die if he entered the water. The next day after his baptism he said he felt better than for some time.
As the general meeting for the south of Chile was to commence the 9th of February, we were obliged to return to Valparaiso the last of January without visiting the isolated brethren, as we desired very much to do. This meeting was held in Santiago, the capital of the republic, and the brethren were united in saying it was the largest, best, and most harmonious one ever held in Chile. The Lord was present to bless. Three new believers were baptized, and three backsliders reclaimed. The report of the secretary and treasurer showed that there had been a good increase in the tithes and offerings in the ten months ending Dec. 31, 1905, over the thirteen months ending February 1905.
The brethren in all parts of the field are taking more interest in the different branches of the work, and we expect greater advancement the present year than ever before. To the Lord be all the praise. WM. STEELE. Sec. and Treas. West Coast Mission. Casilla 787, Valparaiso, Chile.
OUR WORK AND WORKERS.
By Editor
A CAMP-MEETING is announced for August 2-12, at Pana, Ill.
THE camp-meeting for Alberta mission field will be held at Red Deer, July 10-17.
THE baptism of three candidates at Ola, Mich., by Brother O. Soule, is noted in the Banner.
TENT-MEETINGS are being held at Cincinnati, Ohio, by Brethren C. A. Pedicord and J. P. Gaede.
THE East Michigan Conference has four tent companies in the field, one of which is located in the important city of Detroit.
MAY 26, five members were added to the church at Streator, Ill., by baptism. Brother E. A. Curtis administered the ordinance.
WISCONSIN'S two important cities of Milwaukee and La Crosse are each being served by a tent company the present season.
THE brethren at Red Cloud, Neb., are erecting a church-school building, which will be ready for occupancy by the beginning of next term.
THREE students of the Elk Point (S. D.) Industrial School and one other candidate were baptized May 26, by Brother E. G. Hayes.
THE Indiana Reporter notes the baptism of six candidates at Connersville, by Brother C. J. Buhalts. Also the baptism of twelve at Wolf Lake and three at Eaton, by Brother W. A. Young.
THE baptism of three candidates at Bache, I. T., by Brother T. J. Hickman, is reported in the Record. Others have also accepted the faith as presented by Brother W. F. Talburt.
A CAMP-MEETING is to be held at Aurora, Neb., July 19-29. Besides some of the General Conference laborers, it is announced that Brother R. C. Porter, president of Kansas Conference, will be present.
RECENT meetings held in Garnet, Mont., by Brethren W. H. Holden and D. H. Hanson, resulted in the conversion of eleven souls—eight being adults and three of the younger class. A Sabbath-school was organized.
AS A result of house-to-house work in Palmerston, Ont., Brother A. L. Miller reports that six persons are now keeping the Sabbath of the Lord. The Signs, Liberty, and Life and Health are kept in the public library.
THE recent baptism of seven candidates at Eau Claire, Wis., by Brother F. F. Petersen, is noted in the Reporter. Also the baptism of five near Clintonville, by the same brother, and three at Mill Creek, by Brother J. C. Mikkelsen.13IN the West Michigan Herald Brother H. Nicola reports the baptism of eight candidates at Bedford.
IN the Nebraska Reporter, Brother L. Johnson notes an interesting meeting at Denmark, May 22. The whole church, with one exception on account of sickness, drove twenty miles to North Platte River, where nine persons were baptized. The company consisted of fifty-four persons, conveyed by nine teams. A few days later Brother Johnson baptized two candidates at Dannebrog.
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THE Sabbath-school lessons in our churches for the present quarter are on the general subject of "Practical Religion in the Home." They ought to be of interest, and therefore profitable to all. The pamphlet containing the lessons and valuable notes costs only five cents. It is worthy of study in all families whether the members attend Sabbath-school or not. It is a good missionary pamphlet.
A GENERAL camp-meeting will be held at Oakland, Cal., July 19-29. Owing to the large number of former San Franciscans now stopping in Oakland, many of them without permanent occupation at present, there is excellent opportunity for calling their attention to the truth. The camp is to be located between Grove Street and Telegraph Avenue, north of Forty-first Street, easily accessible from all parts of Oakland, Berkeley, Alameda, and Fruitvale, as well as from the railroad stations.
A RECENT letter from Brother J. D. Baker, of Leicester, England, to his father at this office, says, "Our conference meetings have just been held, and all the reports show an advance all along the line in all parts of this field." Of the work at the sanitarium, where he is engaged, he says: "Our rush is still keeping up. Every room is occupied. This is the largest run we have ever had here." Another item of interest is that "the British Union Conference is at present engaged raising funds for the East African mission. A young African, a native of Nyassaland who has been in the school, is leaving for Hamburg, and from there he goes to German East Africa; thence, with Brother Ems, to British East Africa, to look up a site for a mission. As soon as funds are available, others will be sent."
IN the Montana Bivouac, it is reported by Brother J. A. Holbrook that a church of twenty-nine members was organized at Kalispel, April 28. Eleven of these had been members in other places. One of those who were baptized was almost eighty years of age. It was at this place, while preaching on the subject of the alleged change of the Sabbath, that Brother Holbrook was interrupted by a "Christian" minister, and reminded that he had omitted an important text. He then mentioned a "text in Hebrews which says, 'Not forsaking the assembling of yourselves together on the first day of the week, as the manner of some is.'" Of course he referred to Heb. 10:25 and was no doubt surprised to learn that the words italicized were only in his imagination. Ignorance of the Scriptures is a very prolific cause of opposition to the truth. Even to the learned Jewish leaders Jesus said, "Ye do err, not knowing the Scriptures."
OUT OF EGYPT.
By E. R. Button
I ONCE dwelt down in Egypt,
And served a cruel king,
But through the blood of Jesus
I now His praise can sing;
I fled at darkest midnight,
But Jesus led the way,
The cloud was ever present,
To guide me night and day.
I had a crooked pathway
Before I reached the prize,
But God was ever with me,
His Spirit satisfies;
I murmured in the desert,
I thought the end was near,
But passing through the river
Praise God I now am here.
I find His grace sufficient
To keep me day by day,
I ever more shall follow
Tho thorny be the way;
Dear brother, will you enter,
The door is open wide,
The cloud will go before you,
And Jesus be your guide.
Santa Rosa, Cal. E. R. BUTTON.
A Successful Pasadena Effort
By William Simpson
R. F. D. No. 5, LOS ANGELES, CAL.,
JUNE 12, 1906.
EDITOR OF THE SIGNS—Dear Brother:
I have just closed a two month's effort in the city of Pasadena, Cal. The dear Lord has gone before us in a marked manner, for which I praise Him. I had intended at first to erect a large pavilion, but was hindered on account of a very stringent city ordinance which forbids the erection of any building not made of brick or stone, within certain prescribed territory which included the main part of the business section. It seemed for a time that it would be impossible to enter the city with the message. I finally secured a large empty store building in the center of the city, and spent considerable money in fitting it up for evening exercises. I also secured the largest auditorium in the place for every Sunday evening. I can now see the guiding hand of the Lord in this arrangement, as the weather has been very unfavorable for a tent effort.
Our expenses have been about five hundred dollars, but I am glad to be able to say that they have been more than met by the collection, and I have only taken up one collection a week. The Lord has doubled every dollar that has been invested. The collection last Sunday evening alone amounted to five hundred and thirty dollars, which would more than pay the expenses of the whole two month's effort. Truly the glory of the Gentiles, which is their money, has been flowing unto us, as the Lord has promised. Best of all, some of the Gentiles have come along with it. Over forty adults have taken their stand on God's side and are rejoicing with us in this precious truth. Thirty-six were baptized and were taken into the Pasadena church last Sabbath. Some have moved to other places and are witnessing for the truth. Others are awaiting baptism. Many are yet in the valley of decision, and we are praying that God will give them the courage to obey their convictions.
Truly the Lord has poured out such a blessing on the Pasadena church that they are not able to receive it. The church is now crowded to its utmost. Plans are now being laid to enlarge their borders.
We feel that a great responsibility rests upon the older members of the Pasadena church to care for these lambs of the flock. I am glad that I can leave them all under the care of the great Shepherd.
I will now take a few days of rest with my family, and then commence another series of meetings in the city of Santa Ana, Cal., the Lord willing, and from there I am planning to work some of the large cities in the northern part of the state. Brethren, pray for us that the Word of the Lord may be glorified and that we may be delivered from unreasonable and wicked men. As I sense the awful responsibility resting upon us who know this truth, it almost overwhelms me. I am thoroughly convinced that there is nothing on this earth of so much importance as this message. I thank God from the depth of my soul for a humble part in His cause, and with you dedicate myself with all that I have or ever expect to have in helping to sound the loud cry of the Third Angel's Message in all the earth in this generation. Your brother in Christ,
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Contain more and better rubber and greater elasticity than any other suspender; have non-rusting, silver nickel metal parts and imported, unbreakable Bull Dog Leather Ends, insuring ease and action, longer wear, and better and more uniform trouser support. They give absolute satisfaction that cannot be had in any other make of suspenders.
In light weight lisles or heavy weight twills for man or youth (extra lengths at no extra cost). If they don't prove the Best 50 Cent investment you ever made you can have your money back by asking for it.
If your dealer won't supply you, we will, postpaid.There is no substitute for the Bull Dog
HEWES & POTTER
Largest Suspender and Belt Makers in the World
Dept. 232 87 LINCOLN ST., BOSTON, MASS.
Valuable Booklet, "CORRECT DRESS & SUSPENDER STYLES," free on request.
