The second biennial session of the Canadian Union Conference was held at Quebec, Sept. 1-12, 1904. There were delegates present from Newfoundland, Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, Quebec, and Ontario. As this meeting was held in connection with the Quebec annual conference and camp-meeting, it gave the Quebec brethren and sisters the privilege of meeting the union conference delegates, and of attending the conference meetings. And the presence of so many brethren and sisters increased the interest and value of the union conference meetings.
This was the first session of the Canadian Union Conference I have had the opportunity of attending. I very much appreciated the privilege of meeting the workers of that field, and of hearing from them in personal interviews regarding the work in their various conferences.
From what I learned in this way, I obtained a better knowledge of the conditions and needs of eastern Canada. I wish that all our people in the United States could see the situation in that field as it is, and feel the interest such an acquaintance would certainly create. I feel sure that they would not permit the cause to continue longer in its present crippled condition in that promising part of the Master's vineyard.
Dr. Carrie Lemon gave a full account of the medical missionary work that has been carried on by her husband and herself in Newfoundland during the last two years. Although they have not had a large institution, the patronage has been good, and the work has been sustained financially as well as could have been expected. Many sufferers have been relieved, and have been taught how to live in harmony with God's laws. A foundation has been laid for a good work in Newfoundland. As it seems necessary for these workers to leave that country, a call must be made for other medical workers to take their place. Here is an opportunity for some young medical workers to render valuable service to the cause of God.
From Elder Wm. Guthrie, president of the Maritime Conference, I learned much regarding the opportunities and needs of that part of Canada. Prince Edward Island, which has a population of about one hundred thousand, has not a single laborer from our ranks. This island has a large farming population, and gives promise of being a good field for a warm-hearted, consecrated minister who will settle there permanently. I am told that it is a beautiful place in the summer, but rather cold and isolated in the winter. Surely some minister should be found who will go to that part of the Maritime Provinces with courage and determination to permanently establish this cause among the thousands there, who are now without the light of this truth.
But the most pressing need of the Maritime Conference is some financial help to put their intermediate school in a position to do good work for their children and youth. For years the young people of our Sabbath-keepers in Canada have been coming to our schools in the States, and but very few have returned home to labor in the cause. This has proved disastrous to the interests of our work in Canada.
From personal experience we have learned that it is a serious thing to our cause to have the young people of one country drawn away to another to secure their education, and then fail to return. It seems to paralyze what remains. Realizing this, our Canadian brethren are making heroic efforts to establish educational institutions within their own borders. However, they find the burden heavy, as their numbers are few, and they are generally poor.
As the Canadian Union Conference Committee looked the situation over, it was the conviction of all that two thousand dollars should be raised immediately for the maritime school. It was agreed that five hundred dollars of this should be raised by the brethren in the Maritime Conference, and that we should ask our brethren in America to raise fifteen hundred. This matter was considered at the recent College View council, and a recommendation was passed, expressing approval of this proposition. Elder Guthrie has made arrangements for soliciting aid in some of the conferences, and is now making an effort to secure this help.
Our brethren in Canada have sent thousands of dollars across the line to help build and maintain our various institutions in the United States. In making these gifts they have been encouraged to believe that when the time came for institutions to be established among them, our brethren in the United States would remember them with the same brotherly generosity. The time has surely come for small schools and sanitariums to be established in Canada, and this17presents an opportunity for our brethren in the States to return at least a portion of what they received in their time of need.
The Ontario Conference has established and opened a training-school for the young people of that conference. Some months ago the General Conference made arrangements for them to receive some financial help. There is no investment we can make in this cause that will bring more satisfactory returns than investments in the education of our young people for the service of God.
One of the most encouraging features of the cause in the Quebec Conference is the medical work. About one year ago the Quebec Conference purchased a building in Knowlton for a sanitarium. The place had cost the original investor about eight thousand dollars. The conference purchased it for two thousand eight hundred dollars. Dr. White took charge of the institution for the conference. It has been operating about a year. The signal blessing of God has attended this branch of the work. The institution has been filled nearly the entire time since it was opened. A number of very serious operations have been performed with remarkable success. The citizens of Knowlton appreciate the institution very highly, and a good report of the principles followed and of the work done has gone forth.
At the time of the conference a number of people had made application to enter the sanitarium, and were waiting for rooms to be vacated. Those who are best acquainted with the cause in Quebec appreciate the reputation this institution is giving the cause our people are endeavoring to carry forward.
Owing to the large patronage, it seems absolutely necessary to furnish and equip the institution better than it is at present. After looking the building over, and carefully studying its needs, we all agreed that four thousand dollars, ought to be raised at once for these improvements. Although the few believers in Quebec have contributed liberally to the institution, it was agreed that they would raise another thousand dollars, and that we would ask the brethren in America to contribute three thousand. This matter was given due consideration at the College View council, and it was recommended that the Canadian Union Conference be encouraged to solicit three thousand dollars in such conferences in the States as they could make satisfactory arrangements with. Elder Thurston, the president of the Canadian Union Conference, has already begun this work. We hope that abundant success will attend his efforts. The sums asked for the school and the sanitarium referred to above are small compared with the very important part these institutions must fill in the work in Canada.
Although the membership of the Canadian Conference is not large, the work to be done is great, and the prospect is most encouraging. Doubtless a strong, vigorous policy will place the work in Canada on a much stronger basis, and we shall see the same good returns from that field that we have already seen in Great Britain and Australasia.
The limit of this report will not permit of reference to other details of interest. There was but little change in the officers of the union conference. We can see that a marked improvement has come as a result of the organization of the work in that field during the last two years. If a little more help can be given that conference just now, the next two years will undoubtedly show excellent returns.
It must be gratifying to every lover of the truth to see this message permanently planted in Canada from Newfoundland on the Atlantic to Victoria on the Pacific. The laborers now located in that field are there as permanently as any of our laborers are located anywhere. They do not consider the States as home. They have gone to Canada to stay, and are organizing the work and pushing forward with the determination of placing the work in that great field on a strong, self-supporting, self-governing basis. Shall they not have the prayers of our brethren and sisters everywhere?
A. G. DANIELLS.
East Michigan Camp-Meeting
The East Michigan camp-meeting was held at Flint, September 15-25. Their annual conference was associated with this gathering. As a general council was held at College View, Neb., on the same date as this meeting, the General Conference could not furnish much help for the occasion.
Practical phases of the message were dwelt upon during the day services. The doctrinal features of truth were given to the people in the evenings. Many expressions were heard relative to the unusual freedom which the Lord granted to the speakers as they presented the Word.
The number of campers was not great, but the attendance at the meetings of those who were in the camp was most excellent. On the last Sabbath of the convocation, probably three fourths of the people in the camp expressed by a rising vote their entire consecration to the cause of God. The call was made to include themselves, their influence, their property, and a constant endeavor to advance the Lord’s cause in the earth wherever and whenever Providence opens the way. Sixteen persons were baptized, and other candidates were examined for baptism who decided to receive the ordinance after returning to their homes.
Elder J. D. Gowell, who served as president of the Michigan Conference for several years before it was divided, and who had filled the office of president for the East Michigan Conference ever since its division two years ago, asked that his name be not considered for office by the committee on nominations. This request was respected, and Elder E. K. Slade was elected to the presidency of the conference. Prof. J. G. Lamson obtained the consent of the West Michigan Conference to be transferred to the East Michigan Conference. Accordingly the transfer was made, and Professor Lamson was made a member of the East Michigan Conference Committee, and their conference superintendent of schools. Funds to the amount of several hundred dollars were provided for an intermediate school. It is the purpose of the conference to open this school in November of this year. A commendable move was made looking toward broader plans and increased facilities for Bible work in the cities.
Brother O. F. Butcher was ordained to the gospel ministry at the closing service, Sabbath, September 24. Thus another strong young man was welcomed into the ministerial ranks.
As the time for this annual gathering was drawing near to its close, many expressions of confidence, relative to success in the Lord’s work, could be heard. May these fond hopes be fully realized soon.
West Virginia Camp-Meeting
By W. E. Frederick
THE seventeenth annual camp-meeting of West Virginia was held on the beautiful fair grounds of Clarksburg, September 8-18, with a fair representation.
The president's address at the opening meeting of the conference showed a very encouraging outlook. Some ten months ago, when Elder Huntington took the presidency, the conference was burdened with a debt of about four thousand dollars. Through careful management, and the faithful efforts of the brethren during the past ten months, this amount has been quite materially reduced, so that the present actual indebtedness is but twenty-five hundred dollars, with a fair prospect that this will soon be liquidated, for which we are truly grateful.
At the first meeting of the conference, the usual committees were chosen for the transaction of such business as would properly come before them.
The committee on nominations submitted the following report, which was unanimously adopted: For President, S. G. Huntington; Vice-President, B. F. Purdham; Conference Secretary, W. E. Frederick; Conference Treasurer, West Virginia Tract Society; Field Secretary, J. S. James; Tract Society Secretary, P. W. Province; Sabbath-school Secretary, Mrs. Kathleen Huntington; Executive Committee, S. G. Huntington, B. F. Purdham, W. E. Frederick, P. P. Amick, S. F. Ross.
At this time a change of laborers was effected between the Virginia and West Virginia Conferences. Elders C. B. Rule and W. R. Foggin go to Virginia, and Elders B. F. Purdham and T. H. Painter make West Virginia their field of labor.
Several whom we had expected from abroad to assist with the meetings, doubtless for good reasons, failed to meet their appointments. However, we were glad to have with us Elders R. D. Hottel, president of the Virginia Conference, and W. A. Colcord, of Washington, D. C., both of whom rendered valuable assistance, which was much appreciated.
Brother D. W. Reavis, of Washington, D. C., was also present in the interest of the Review and Herald Publishing Association.
While little or no excitement attended any of the meetings held, yet at times the deep movings of the Spirit of God were quite manifest. As a result of the meetings, eleven united with the church, and on Sabbath afternoon we all gathered at the river's brink to witness the burial of ten dear souls with their Lord in baptism. This was an event long to be remembered by those present.
During the entire time of the camp-meeting, the outside attendance was fair, and quite a little interest on the part of some was manifested. It was thought best to follow up this interest with a tent18effort. Accordingly, Elder B. F. Purdham was asked to continue the work there. Brother J. S. James to assist him for a time while he is becoming acquainted with his work in the State. They have pitched their tent in the center of the city, and the outlook is good.
At our closing meeting, after listening to an interesting discourse by Elder Huntington, opportunity was given for a farewell testimony meeting, and a large number spoke with deep feeling of the blessings which they had received at the meetings just closed. Some who were not of our faith also bore testimony to the goodness of God, requesting our prayers in their behalf.
Personally, I enjoyed the meeting very much. Meetings of this nature will soon be in the past. Already the storm is gathering, and soon will break in all its fury. Well will it be with all those who have made God their refuge, for they will have a shelter in the time of storm.
W. E. FREDERICK,
Conference Secretary.
Quebec Conference Proceedings
By H. E. Rickard; T. A. Cushing
The twenty-fifth annual session of the Seventh-day Adventist Conference of Quebec convened at Knowlton, Quebec, in connection with the camp-meeting and the biennial session of the Canadian Union Conference, Sept. 1-11, 1904. The president, Elder H. E. Rickard, in his opening remarks briefly reviewed the work in the conference. During the past year there had been two tent companies in the field, the sanitarium work had been moving along nicely, also the religious liberty work, and all together had made it a busy year; and while the tent work has not yielded the visible results that we desired, yet the seed has been sown, and by the blessing of God souls may yet be garnered in.
The Chair was then empowered to appoint the usual committees, which were as follows: On resolutions, W. H. Libby, S. A. Farnsworth, Wm. Guthrie, S. D. Hartwell, and G. A. Cushing; on auditing, W. H. Thurston, S. D. Hartwell, Darwin Dingham, and John Booth, in connection with the conference committee; on credentials and licenses, W. H. Thurston, W. C. White, J. H. Hammond, D. E. Gustin, and G. F. Rickard; on nominations, Harrison McClary, G. A. Cushing, Ernest Wright, Geo. Taylor, and W. S. Gladden. The delegates to the union conference appointed from the floor were as follows: W. H. Libby, Darwin Dingman, G. A. Cushing, W. H. White, M. D. Harvey McClary.
The following resolutions were presented for consideration, and after due discussion and deliberation were unanimously adopted:—
“Resolved, That we approve of the action of the Canadian Union Conference to return to the original plan of supplying all agents directly from the Toronto office, and that we turn over the tract and periodical work to the same office.
“Whereas, The policy recommended by the General and Union Conferences calls for such a step, therefore,—
“Resolved, That we organize a conference medical department, with a board of management of seven members, four to form a quorum with power to act, for the management of the sanitarium in the conference.
“Resolved, That the salary of the doctors and helpers in the sanitarium be paid by the institution hereafter.
“Whereas, There is imperative need of making improvements in the Knowlton Sanitarium, therefore,—
“Resolved, That we ask the co-operation of the General Conference in raising means for that purpose, we promising to raise within the conference one dollar for every three dollars raised by the General Conference, the total not to exceed four thousand dollars, and, further,—
“Resolved, That an effort for this purpose begin at this meeting.”
After these resolutions were adopted, the last one was put into practise by making a call for means, which was responded to with one hundred and twenty-four dollars in cash and two hundred and eighty dollars in pledges, total being four hundred and four dollars.
Ministerial credentials were granted to H. E. Rickard, S. A. Farnsworth, and ministerial license to Walter Holden, and missionary license to Hattie Marston. The following officers were elected for the coming year: President, H. E. Rickard; Secretary and Treasurer, Darwin Dingman; Executive Committee, H. E. Rickard, S. A. Farnsworth, W. H. White, Harvey McClary, and Darwin Dingman; Auditor, W. H. Libby; board of managers for sanitarium, H. E. Rickard, W. H. White, Darwin Dingman, Percival Holden, John Booth, P. W. Brown, and W. H. Libby; Secretary and Treasurer of the Sabbath-school Department, Mrs. Cynthia E. Jones.
The report of the Sabbath-school Department showed that the total amount donated to missions from June 30, 1903, to June 30, 1904, was $198.22. Dr. W. H. White gave an interesting report of the sanitarium work, showing that it had been very successful in every way. The financial report showed that the indebtedness of the conference had been reduced over eight hundred dollars during the year, leaving about four hundred dollars indebtedness at the end of the conference year.
H. E. RICKARD, President,
T. A. CUSHING, Secretary.
The Southern California Camp-Meeting
By W. B. White
THIS meeting was held, according to appointment, in Los Angeles, Cal., September 1-11, and was one of the most profitable gatherings held on the coast this season. The camp was pitched on Forty-ninth Street, on a large vacant square of land partly shaded by beautiful pepper-trees, and was a convenient place on which to hold such a meeting. We should judge that the Southern California Conference was well represented, as about two hundred family tents were pitched. These were well filled with our people, who remained, for the most part, till the close of the meeting. This we think is as it should be; for the last days of many a good camp-meeting have been marred, and its work nearly destroyed, by many leaving the ground before the meeting closed.
An excellent spirit of harmony and union pervaded the whole conference, and love seemed to reign supreme. On some points, brethren did not always see alike, nor look at matters in the same light, but while all were free to express their judgment on all matters which came before the conference, we did not discern in all the proceedings any feelings of hardness one toward another, nor hear any bitter words spoken. The keynote of the meeting was the times in which we live, the nearness of the end, and the necessity of knowing Christ and the power of his resurrection before the close of probation. These truths, being pressed home upon the hearts of the people, took effect, and a work of grace was wrought by the power of the Spirit. Two revival services were held during the meeting, when many, with weeping and confession of sin, pressed forward, either to start for the first time in the cause of Christ or to renew their covenant with God. These were precious seasons, and will be long remembered. About forty were baptized during the meeting.
God has blessed the labors of the Southern California ministry the past year, and many have been brought to the truth. The first Sabbath of the meeting one of the four sections of chairs in the large pavilion, was given to those who had accepted the truth during the past year, and to our surprise nearly every chair of the section was filled. Probably over one hundred thus responded, who, of course, were not all who during the past year had accepted the truth. The tent effort held in the city just prior to the conference, by Elder Wm. Ward Simpson and other workers, was productive of fruit, and many souls have been won to the truth.
For many years plain and pointed messages have been coming to the Southern California Conference that a sanitarium should be opened near Los Angeles, which is probably one of the greatest health resorts in the world. While recognizing the importance of such a move, the conference has never seen the way clearly open to establish such an institution until recently. Six miles north of the city there was built some years ago a hotel of about seventy rooms, which has never been put to much use. It is connected with the city by a fine electric line, and is quite near the depots of the Southern Pacific and Salt Lake Railroads at Glendale. The original cost of this property was thirty-six thousand dollars, but it has been purchased by the conference for a sanitarium for twelve thousand five hundred dollars, on very easy terms. At the camp-meeting about six thousand dollars was pledged in one meeting for the securing of this property. It is hoped that the whole price can be raised in the conference, so that the institution can be started with no great load of debt resting on it. As we looked over this property, we felt impressed that here was where the Lord desired the sanitarium to be established, and with labor and care the place can be made a very inviting one for the sick and suffering.
We were all sorry that so much of the time of the conference had to be spent in matters of a purely business nature, and it was decided to hold the conference hereafter in the spring, separate from the large camp-meeting. When so many come to our annual gathering feeling the need of help and instruction, it19seems too bad that our conference laborers should have their time occupied with committees and other business matters. We believe that the time of our ministers at these large gatherings belongs to the people, and we are glad that our Southern California brethren have taken the step they have to bring this about.
The finances of the conference are in much better condition than they were a year ago, and courage and faith seem to be in the hearts of the people. A board of management was elected for the Fernando school, and a medical board to see to the medical interests in the conference. Elder C. Santee was again elected president. The conference has planned another strong tent effort in Los Angeles this fall, when it is hoped that more fruit may be gathered to this precious truth. May the Lord bless the cause in Southern California, and give it much success and prosperity.
W. B. WHITE.
A Call for “Christ’s Object Lessons”
By I. H. Evans
At the late council held in College View, Neb., the General Conference Committee voted to grant the petition of the Manitoba Mission field, and to furnish that mission field with one thousand copies of “Christ’s Object Lessons,” free of cost. The Manitoba people promise to sell these, and to put the money into the establishment of a training-school for that field. Most of our readers will readily understand that this Canadian field is in great need of an educational center, where their young people can receive suitable training for our respective lines of work without coming to the United States. But few of these young people who come to the States return to that field for labor, and all can readily see that it would be much better for them to receive a training in their own territory than to come to the States to receive this training.
We believe that there are a thousand copies of “Christ’s Object Lessons” lying in the homes of our people throughout the country, and that they would be more than glad to donate these to the Manitoba school if they knew that the books would be sold, and the money put into this enterprise. Now the Canadian people agree to sell these books, and put the money into a school, if they can obtain the books. Therefore we request that all persons who have any “Object Lessons” unsold, and who are willing to donate the same to the Canadian field for the establishment of this training-school, will be so kind as to forward them to the Review and Herald Publishing Company, Battle Creek, Mich., and the same will be packed in suitable boxes, and shipped according to the order of the Manitoba Tract Society.
We hope there will be more than a thousand books donated for this purpose, as we believe it is a worthy enterprise, and the General Conference Committee is very anxious to render them this financial assistance, so that they may at once have a school. The books can be sent by mail or prepaid express. In shipping, care should be taken to pack so that the books will not be damaged, special pains being taken to protect the corners. We expect that our people will take an interest in donating these books, and hope to receive a hearty response to this call. I. H. EVANS.
Personal
By GEO. O. STATES
For the last few years my health has gradually been failing. Last December my brethren of the conference committee advised me to go to the eastern part of the State, thinking a lower altitude would be better for me. While laboring in Wray, Colo., I had a serious time about the middle of January. Not realizing my condition, after resting a few days I began holding meetings in a small town near by, where the truth had never been presented. For several weeks I preached nearly every night, and did a large amount of visiting. In March I attended the Central Union Conference, and being anxious to get all there was waiting for us, I was present at all the services. At the close of this conference I returned to my field of labor and held meetings, baptizing some, and conducting the quarterly meeting with the Wray church in April.
My son, Dr. G. W. States, who was just completing his medical course at the university in Boulder, wrote for me to come there, which I did after the quarterly meeting in April. I remained in Boulder, doing very little public work, until the twentieth of June, when I went to Denver, assisting Elder Anglebarger in tent work, but doing no preaching. My health growing worse, the first of September I came to Delta, and the doctor and Elder Watson decided that I must give up all public work, and go on my little fruit ranch.
For over twenty years I have been actively engaged in the ministry, and this is the first time I have had to give up on account of ill health. It has been hard for me to do it; and as I think of my dear children in the truth in different places, I wish them and my brethren in the ministry with whom I have been so long acquainted, to remember me in their prayers, that God's blessing may rest upon my endeavors to regain my health. I do desire to have a part in swelling the loud cry, and I have faith to believe that I shall. GEO. O. STATES.
Our Nashville Sanitarium
By George I. Butler
AMONG the different institutions created by the Southern Union Conference, or in process of development by it, this young sanitarium promises to be conspicuous. Its present dimensions are not great nor striking. Its early history has been one of plodding, sacrifice, and continual struggle against many difficulties. But from the first, there have been advancement, growth, and substantial development; and really this is the best kind of progress. Jonah's gourd came up in a night. Its existence was not much longer. In vegetable growth of great rapidity there is usually weakness of fiber and liability of rapid decay and little longevity. We do not look to the soft, rapid-growing woods for valuable timber. The sturdy oak and hickory are the woods which are most useful for wear. It takes them a period of years to develop into trees of any size; but they are firmly set in the ground, even when small. The same law of growth holds good in institutions and in character.
When Brother L. A. Hansen and his wife began the health and temperance work in Nashville, Tenn., some seven or eight years ago, before our people had thought of establishing our printing plant or other institutions here, the prospects looked discouraging indeed. They had very little means to begin with. Nashville was the capital of Tennessee, one of the oldest cities in the South. Its people were known to be very conservative, having little faith in new things. Hundreds of persons were in this city studying medical science, and many were graduated from its medical schools. For our brother to come here, a despised Seventh-day Adventist, with a new method of treating the sick, bringing in innovations upon long-established customs, did not please the doctors and their friends.
But these faithful workers continued20to labor under suspicion, slowly gaining the confidence of the people. There were many remarkable cures and various experiences, and the work never ceased. At first, a comparatively small house was rented in which to give baths and other treatments. When this was outgrown, a larger and more costly one was rented, then another had to be added, and now the work seems to demand a third, to accommodate the patronage.
Many of the best citizens are now friends of the enterprise. For nearly a year Dr. O. M. Hayward and his wife have been connected with this sanitarium. Thirteen patients are rooming in the institution at the present time; and many more would be if there were suitable accommodations for their comfort. Many remarkable cases have been brought under Dr. Hayward's care and treatment. He is rapidly gaining the confidence of a larger constituency. A faithful corps of nurses is assisting in the work.
Any experienced person can see at a glance how unfavorable are their circumstances for a proper sanitarium. Situated in private dwellings, apart from each other, things are most unhandy, and they labor under great disadvantages. But they are doing the best they can, and are winning a measure of success.
When Mrs. E. G. White was with us a few months ago, she visited both buildings, and carefully looked over the situation. She said, emphatically, that our people must establish, in or near Nashville, a sanitarium suitable for such an important locality.
Nashville is an educational center for the South. A large number of important schools, colleges, and several universities, medical and literary, are established here. It is an influential center for the Southern field. It has been chosen as a central point for our denominational work in the South. Our Southern Publishing Association is located here, also a small colored sanitarium.
According to the oft-repeated instruction of the spirit of prophecy, an important branch of the great medical missionary work for the whites must be established here without fail.
Last January, in our important anniversary meeting of the Southern Union Conference, deliberate action was taken in regard to the Nashville Sanitarium. The work had been begun by Brother L. A. Hansen, and up to that point he was rightful owner and proprietor of the whole thing. The conference, at his earnest request, purchased his plant, so it is now a Southern Union Conference enterprise. Dr. O. M. Hayward is the recognized physician, and is highly esteemed as such. Brother L. A. Hansen is our business agent and general manager. His long, faithful, and successful experience in Nashville has given him the confidence of a large number of its best citizens.
The work in Nashville has come to stay. The only question now is, How and when shall a proper building be provided or erected for the use of this branch of the work? Everything is encouraging for a large growth and a great field of usefulness if the work already established can be properly supplied with facilities, and a proper building be furnished.
Instances have already occurred in which persons of means and position in society who greatly needed treatment, have visited the institution, but not finding the comforts and accommodations they have at home, went elsewhere. Knowing, as we do, the important influences a good sanitarium exerts in any community in which it is located, we can but grieve that such a one has not been established in Nashville.
Our people in the South, in view of their lack of means, fewness in number, and many other calls upon their resources, can not provide and equip such an institution as this important center in Nashville requires, unaided. This seems impossible unless they should largely neglect many other important interests of the cause which demand their constant care. We have multitudes of friends all through the North who are deeply interested in our Southern field. Our only hope in this first important crisis is to appeal to them to help us.
We deeply feel that this enterprise must be carried forward to completion. It is not like starting a work in some new place, and creating an interest where none exists; far from it. Through the faithful, sacrificing, unselfish, persistent labors of Brother L. A. Hansen and his helpers, a splendid foundation has been laid. The interest has already been created. Shall it be nourished, cherished, and built up? or shall it be left to struggle on and die out? We doubt if any other of our sanitarium interests in the whole South has created and developed as large an interest among the people, and has as hopeful a prospect of patronage as this work in Nashville. Yet some have far better facilities than has this institution. None need present assistance so much as our Nashville work.
The time is fully reached when advanced steps must be taken to provide suitable quarters for the sanitarium work in Nashville. The Lord has said this emphatically. Extracts from Sister White's writings on this particular point will be printed in connection with this appeal to our brethren for help in this much needed enterprise. All communications regarding this work should be addressed to the Nashville Sanitarium, Church and Vine Sts., Nashville, Tenn.
GEO. I. BUTLER,
President Southern Union Conf.
The Nashville Sanitarium Fund
By L. A. Hansen
FOLLOWING is a list of the donations received during the months of August and September. It will be seen that the entire amount is a little less than one hundred dollars. We are thankful for this much, but of course it falls far short of meeting the needs of the work at this time. We are perplexed over the situation. Our needs seem to us to be so pressing and imperative. A great amount of work is pressing in on us. Much of it is such as to demand special consideration in making terms. Some of it must be done without remuneration. All has to be done under difficult conditions. At present we are not in position to encourage persons of means to come. Expenses go on about the same as though we were doing work that gave full compensation. With all this, we are making strenuous effort to move forward with aggressive work. We have an excellent company of workers.
Our hope is that God sees our need, and will send us help. Surely there must be help for us. Information will be gladly given to any one. Address Nashville Sanitarium, Church and Vine Sts., Nashville, Tenn.
Mrs. E. A. Goff ........................ $25.00
O. P. Smalley ........................ 5 00
Miss Willie Coleman ................... 5 00
M. J. Van Horn ......................... 1 00
Jessie Werfield ........................ 2 50
H. J. Spicer ........................... 3 00
Lyndonn Pratt .......................... 5 00
Mr. and Mrs. David Taylor .............. 6 00
Lewis Phillipson ....................... 3 00
Carrie Phillipson ...................... 1 00
Rosa Phillipson ........................ 1 00
Sister Phylis .......................... 50
C. E. Alvord ........................... 1 00
Hanna Neilson .......................... 10 00
Frank Mosebar .......................... 5 00
Mrs. L. E. Wilson ....................... 1 00
A. E. Stromberg ........................ 1 00
Mrs. A. R. Parker ...................... 1 00
T. F. Dortch ........................... 2 00
Nora Brown .............................. 1 00
Mrs. A. R. Johnson ..................... 1 00
H. C. Vanderventer ..................... 1 00
Ida M. Lackey .......................... 5 00
I. M. Biglow ........................... 1 00
J. W. Mesick ........................... 2 00
Ida Wangerin ........................... 5 00
W. M. Finch ............................ 1 00
A. E. Mesick ........................... 2 00
L. M. Judd ............................. 1 00
Previously reported .................... 674 50
Total ................................. $773 50
Thankfully acknowledged.