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Review and Herald, Vol. 87, No. 9.

He Alone Is Great
Earlier text: The College View (Neb.) Convention

Christian Liberty

By K. C. Russell; W. A. Colcord

Reports, Notes, and Comments Pertaining to the Current History of the Rights of Conscience
Conducted by the Religious Liberty Bureau
K. C. RUSSELL                                             Secretary
W. A. COLCORD                                     Corresponding Secretary

“How Shall I Answer?”

By R. C. R.

IN an interview with a United States senator concerning the Johnston Sunday bill a few days ago, he related the following incident as showing why he could not oppose the measure:—
He said that a few years ago he was down in El Paso, Mexico, and was invited to attend a bull-fight on Sunday. He declined the invitation by saying that should he attend, he would not know how to answer his friends at home, for he was an officer in a society against cruelty to dumb animals, and also vice-president in a Sabbath Protective League.
“So,” he continued, “I would not know how to answer the president of the Sabbath Protective League, of which I am an officer, if I should oppose the passage of a Sunday law here in Congress.”
This is where the difficulty lies with too many men in such positions. They fear man more than God. R. C. R.

Canvassers’ Summary for January, 1910

Atlantic Union Conference

Agents Hours Orders Value 1910 Value 1909 Value 1908
Maine 1 4 3 $3.75 $30.25 ....
Northern New England 3 73 69 122.90 42.25 $183.50
Central New England 4 432 91 522.71 976.05 ....
Southern New England 1 94 29 68.00 423.75 ....
New York 3 275 98 284.40 315.75 155.95
Western New York 4 205 77 123.80 575.10 470.45
Greater New York .... .... .... .... 640.00 ....
Totals 16 1083 367 1125.56 3003.15 809.90

Columbia Union Conference

Agents Hours Orders Value 1910 Value 1909 Value 1908
New Jersey 3 177 98 172.20 566.20 133.00
Chesapeake 5 294 121 276.50 678.00 306.05
Eastern Pennsylvania 3 115 126 195.70 270.25 370.85
West Pennsylvania 13 1071 426 946.80 725.28 91.25
Ohio 16 1032 433 1026.15 1199.30 348.70
Virginia 8 428 183 353.40 166.35 281.25
West Virginia 2 218 56 154.60 446.55 171.35
Totals 50 3335 1443 3125.35 4051.93 1702.45

Lake Union Conference

Agents Hours Orders Value 1910 Value 1909 Value 1908
Wisconsin 7 472 185 439.90 .... ....
Southern Illinois 10 736 201 607.55 706.45 ....
Northern Illinois 2 104 28 84.50 88.35 53.50
West Michigan .... .... .... .... .... ....
Indiana .... .... .... .... 43.75 268.35
North Michigan 5 290 99 267.55 270.95 110.00
East Michigan 11 547 136 350.85 342.95 ....
Totals 35 2149 649 1750.35 1452.45 431.85

Canadian Union Conference

Agents Hours Orders Value 1910 Value 1909 Value 1908
Ontario 1 142 55 155.30 189.75 ....
Quebec 1 22 7 14.00 62.60 ....
Maritime .... .... .... .... 17.60 ....
Newfoundland .... .... .... .... .... ....
Totals 2 164 62 169.30 269.95 ....

Southern Union Conference

Agents Hours Orders Value 1910 Value 1909 Value 1908
Tennessee River 8 270 200 178.60 426.85 509.20
Kentucky 5 405 136 297.75 220.50 ....
Alabama 9 835 476 703.70 582.50 18.00
Mississippi 8 298 162 452.50 512.65 ....
Louisiana 6 494 165 427.45 257.83 246.45
Totals 36 2302 1139 2060.00 2000.33 773.65

Southeastern Union Conference

Agents Hours Orders Value 1910 Value 1909 Value 1908
Cumberland 7 358 116 198.90 588.15 185.70
North Carolina 6 691 345 552.00 838.10 62.40
South Carolina 6 505 115 250.05 449.20 435.50
Georgia 10 444 153 386.75 638.35 470.05
Florida 21 895 801 1445.00 169.50 3.00
Totals 50 2893 1530 2832.70 2683.30 1156.65

Southwestern Union Conference

Agents Hours Orders Value 1910 Value 1909 Value 1908
Oklahoma 11 312 130 452.75 .... 389.82
Arkansas 5 253 122 190.00 167.15 72.25
Texas 10 461 195 701.00 181.50 115.20
West Texas 2 104 15 61.25 11.50 ....
New Mexico 1 54 72 42.45 238.50 ....
Totals 29 1184 534 1447.45 598.65 577.27

Central Union Conference

Agents Hours Orders Value 1910 Value 1909 Value 1908
Kansas 11 344 108 567.65 160.70 308.50
Nebraska .... .... .... .... .... 444.57
Wyoming .... .... .... .... .... 197.50
North Missouri 4 340 90 277.05 391.00 ....
Southern Missouri 6 247 106 322.90 208.45 ....
Colorado .... .... .... .... .... 375.05
Western Colorado 3 62 25 80.50 175.50 ....
Totals 24 993 329 1248.10 935.65 1325.62

Northern Union Conference

Agents Hours Orders Value 1910 Value 1909 Value 1908
Minnesota 1 50 11 65.00 .... ....
Iowa 4 350 95 355.50 181.50 136.65
North Dakota .... .... .... .... .... ....
South Dakota 1 45 12 43.50 .... 257.10
Totals 6 445 118 464.00 181.50 393.75

Western Canadian Union Conference

Agents Hours Orders Value 1910 Value 1909 Value 1908
Manitoba .... .... .... .... $120.45 ....
Alberta .... .... .... .... .... ....
Saskatchewan .... .... .... .... .... ....
British Columbia .... .... .... .... .... ....
Totals .... .... .... .... 120.45 ....

Pacific Union Conference

Agents Hours Orders Value 1910 Value 1909 Value 1908
California-Nevada .... .... .... .... .... $581.50
Southern California .... .... .... .... 400.00 ....
Arizona .... .... .... .... 181.10 ....
Utah .... .... .... .... .... ....
Totals .... .... .... .... 581.10 581.50

North Pacific Union Conference

Agents Hours Orders Value 1910 Value 1909 Value 1908
Western Washington 3 .... .... $147.50 .... ....
Western Oregon 3 46 39 371.65 .... ....
Upper Columbia 3 338 124 609.50 .... 186.00
Southern Idaho .... .... .... .... .... ....
Montana 4 141 52 208.75 .... 50.00
Alaska .... .... .... .... .... ....
Totals 13 525 215 1337.40 .... 236.00

Foreign Union Conferences and Missions

Agents Hours Orders Value 1910 Value 1909 Value 1908
*British * 111 7250 3089 9379.62 5636.34 1448.75
Scandinavian 50 6116 4764 2241.13 1755.96 ....
German .... .... .... .... 7205.98 7315.17
Russian .... .... .... .... 206.21 ....
Latin 10 1572 4084 399.30 158.65 ....
South African 30 2498 1283 4492.74 .... ....
Australasian 67 4864 1784 5664.03 9478.13 8528.00
Philippines 1 80 93 146.00 .... ....
Brazil 11 902 .... 499.14 .... ....
Argentina 12 859 374 1473.75 .... ....
Chile 6 .... .... 1111.94 .... ....
Peru 6 .... .... 290.34 .... ....
Mexican Mission 7 479 496 1091.32 357.32 ....
West Indian .... .... .... .... .... ....
China Mission .... .... .... 176.28 .... ....
Japan .... .... .... .... .... ....
Porto Rico .... .... .... .... .... ....
Levant Union 3 .... .... 66.43 .... ....
Totals, North American union conferences ........ $15560.21 $15878.46 $7988.64 Totals, foreign union conferences and miss. fields ........ 26972.02 24808.59 17291.92 Grand totals ................................ $42532.23 $40687.05 $25280.56

Comparative Summary

1905 1906 1907 1908 1909
January $14,000.00 $21,000.00 $26,325.50 $25,929.06 $40,677.06
February 10,000.00 15,000.00 26,369.61 30,466.40 48,748.21
March 12,000.00 18,000.00 36,253.65 36,390.09 52,703.65
April 16,000.00 24,000.00 35,276.76 43,858.29 55,109.54
May 24,000.00 37,000.00 51,097.51 67,455.44 82,971.94
June 31,000.00 46,000.00 65,317.23 82,878.67 124,412.34
July 35,000.00 52,218.04 75,691.57 120,973.89 95,445.21
August 24,000.00 36,555.39 46,590.68 66,946.38 71,652.97
September 15,000.00 22,038.63 32,503.48 51,148.56 55,625.41
October 18,000.00 26,382.61 40,646.45 62,719.91 52,670.03
November 21,000.00 43,733.16 30,016.77 53,787.31 49,964.99
December 17,000.00 29,756.47 25,361.54 39,873.18 45,759.73
Totals $237,000.00 $371,684.30 $491,450.75 $682,427.18 $775,741.08
  • Two months.

Canal Zone

By Chas. F. Innis

The first of a series of institutes for canvassers and home workers to be held in the conference, began February 1, in the Mt. Hope church near Cristobal, Canal Zone, Panama, and closed February 6.
Several of the brethren from other churches in Canal Zone, with a goodly number from the Mt. Hope church, were in daily attendance. All entered heartily into the spirit of the meeting, which meant diligent study and preparation for the sale of the subscription books and magazines. A spirit of service for the Lord, of consecration to the work, and of love for those still in darkness, was manifest at each service.
Elder H. C. Goodrich was with us throughout the entire meeting, and the daily Bible study was much appreciated, as were his words of counsel in planning the work. He also conducted preaching service each night, with a good attendance of our people, and many others came from the village. We trust that the interest awakened may be followed up, and many dear souls be saved.
At the close of the institute, the territory of the Canal Zone was assigned to the various canvassers, and they went to their homes and places of labor glad to have a part in giving the last gospel message.
CHAS. F. INNIS,
Field Missionary Agent.

Sowing by All Waters

By W. A. Yarnell

A few days ago a butcher sent his little boy over to my room to ask me to call at his shop. “I want to see that health book,” said he, upon seeing me, “that you promised to bring around, and have you any more copies of ‘Coming King’? Well,” he added, a few moments later, “I will take the health book for myself, and the ‘Coming King’ for my friend. I would like to know, too, what other good books you have.” This is not an every-day experience, but it is enough to show that we should be faithful not only in sowing by all waters but with all kinds of seeds as well. W. A. YARNELL.

The Missionary and Publishing Work

Notes, Plans, Reports, Statistics, and Other Information Regarding Missionary Endeavor and the Circulation of Gospel Literature.
Conducted by the Missionary and Publishing Department of the General Conference.
E. R. PALMER        -        -        -        Secretary N. Z. TOWN          -        -        -        Assistant Secretary A. J. S. BOURDEAU          -        Missionary Secretary

Central Union Conference

By C. G. Bellah

We are making some progress on the winter-work problem, as you will see from the following report from North Missouri, a little conference which has been struggling against many odds:—
AGENTS HOURS ORDERS VALUE
September 3 40 8 $ 36.00
October 3 130 63 272.25
November 7 483 134 477.25
December Actual deliveries 1149.01
The sales in Kansas during December amounted to $690.
C. G. Bellah, Union Conf. Miss. Agt.,

Current Mention

— Twenty-three persons were killed by an avalanche at the town of Huifsdal, in Iceland, according to a report dated February 23, from Reykjavik.
— An English inventor has perfected a system of heat storage which is greatly reducing the cost of electricity for both lighting and heating purposes.
— Fifty persons are reported to have lost their lives during a panic following a fire at a theater at Trojillo, a town in northern Peru, on February 23.
— The Egyptian premier, who is also minister of foreign affairs, was assassinated at Cairo, Egypt, on February 20.
— The Italian ship “F. S. Ciampa,” bound from Sicily for Falmouth, England, was wrecked in a gale off Dunwoody Bay, on February 18. The crew, numbering twenty, went down with the ship.
— The Cuban government, after a hard financial struggle, is now completely out of debt, and has a balance over current expenditures for the past year, amounting to nearly one and a half million dollars.
— The French government has sent an ultimatum to the ruler of Morocco, demanding immediate compliance with the terms of agreement regarding the settlement for damages arising out of the Casa Blanca affair. These damages amount to $12,000,000. In case of Morocco’s refusal to comply with France’s demand, the French Military Mission in Morocco will leave at once, and France will seize the Moroccan customs.
— Advices from Nicaragua regarding the conflict between the forces of the present Nicaraguan government and those of the insurgents are very contradictory, both sides claiming victories for the same battles. Reports from Bluefields, Nicaragua, dated February 23, state that the insurgents won a sweeping victory over the government forces, and captured the city of Granada, that 400 men were killed and wounded in the encounter, and two of the government generals were killed. The insurgents are reported to be concentrating their forces preparatory to marching upon Managua, the capital. This report is denied, in whole or in part, by the representative of the Nicaraguan government at Washington. He claims that the insurgents are being held in check, and have suffered heavy losses.
— On February 19 a strike was declared against the Philadelphia Rapid Transit Company by the Street-Car Men’s Union of that city. The company’s refusal to accede to the demands of the strikers and its determination to continue the operation of its cars resulted at once in rioting and bloodshed. The local police and a local company of militia were unable to give adequate protection to the street-car company, and over seven hundred cars were demolished by the strikers. A company of State constabulary numbering 204 men and officers was called to the city on February 24, and immediately the situation assumed a different aspect. There is possibility that other unions in the city may strike in sympathy with the carmen, in which case the State militia to the number of 10,000 will be called to Philadelphia.
— The grand jury of New Jersey has entered upon an investigation of certain packing companies doing business under charters of that State. On February 18 the grand jury voted indictments against the directors of the National Packing Company as individuals, with the exception of one member of the directorate. They are charged with conspiracy, in that they have kept foodstuffs in cold storage with the purpose of raising the price. The National Packing Company owns the capital stock of the following companies engaged in the business of packing meat and meat products: The Fowler Packing Company, the St. Louis Dressed Beef and Provision Company, the Fowler Canadian Company, Ltd., Fowler Bros., Ltd., of Liverpool, the Omaha Packing Company, the Hammond Packing Company, the G. H. Hammond Company, the Anglo-American Provision Company, and the United Dressed Beef Company. Its capital stock is $15,000,000. The State prosecutor declares that if indictments are handed down by the grand jury against the directors of this company, he will not be satisfied with fines, but will move for imprisonment in cases of conviction.
— Advices from South America state that Ecuador is facing a revolt, and that Uruguay is in the throes of a revolution.
— The United States Senate has passed the Elkins resolution providing for an investigation of the cost of living. The committee will be composed of seven senators.
— At least thirty men were killed as the result of an explosion in a coal-mine at Drakesboro, Ky., on February 1, while at least twenty-five others are believed to be still entombed.
— One of the greatest disasters in the history of Mexican coal-mining took place at Las Esperanzas, Mexico, on February 2. Seventy men lost their lives in the explosion in the mine.
— Reports from St. Petersburg indicate grave fears on the part of Russia that Japan is contemplating the complete annexation of Korea. The report states that in case Japan should adopt this course, Russia will begin to regard herself as grievously offended.
— Mohammed Abdullah of Somaliland, known as the Mad Mullah, is again on the war-path. A large force of dervishes under his command is raiding the neighboring country and killing and burning. The slaughter of the tribesmen is reported to be very heavy, one whole town having been destroyed by fire, and fourteen thousand camels captured, according to reports from Aden, Arabia.
— A report from St. Petersburg, Russia, says that the most influential circles in Russia are again regarding the outlook in the Orient with the greatest concern. A special agent of the Russian government has been investigating conditions in the far East, and reports that Japan is rapidly preparing for another war. There is no question in Russia but that this means another war between Russia and Japan.
— One of the most peculiar cases that has ever come before the United States Supreme Court was decided on January 24 by that body. In the year 1848, the American Board of Commissioners for Foreign Missions, transferred its seminary, located in Hawaii, to the government of Hawaii. It was stipulated that the institution must teach religion. The failure of this government institution to teach religion is held by the Supreme Court to be an infraction of the contract, and the Hawaiian Territory, by order of the Supreme Court of the United States, must now pay a fine of $15,000 for its neglect to teach religion in the seminary.
— The boycott against meat in the United States continues to spread, but the price of meat continues to be held at the earlier figures. Only eggs have shown any fluctuation in price as a result of the boycott. There are two measures now before Congress providing for investigation of the prices of food products in this country. These measures have grown out of the nation-wide agitation of the question. The first institutions to be investigated, if these measures now before Congress become laws, will be the cold-storage plants in the various cities. In these plants meats are held sometimes for many months to regulate the prices of such products.

Publications Wanted

THE following-named persons desire late, clean copies of our publications, post-paid:—
Tom C. Hege, 124 Market St., Wilmington, N. C., desires, post-paid, clean copies of all our denominational literature for missionary work.
Edmund C. Jaeger, 1462 W. Sixth St., Riverside, Cal., desires at once clean copies of Liberty, Life and Health, and the Protestant Magazine for missionary work.
Mrs. Blanche H. Gwynne, Marshall, Tex., desires copies of REVIEW, Signs of the Times, Watchman, and other literature suitable for public reading-rack in the court-house.
Elsie L. Moon, 1101 Kishwaukee St., Rockford, Ill., would like a continuous supply of Youth's Instructor, Little Friend, and any of our papers and tracts for use in general missionary work, until further notice.
James Montgomery, care Sanitarium, Newark, Ohio, desires clean copies of Signs, Watchman, Life and Health, and other denominational magazines for use in missionary work.
Miss Mildred Knowles, 79 Kemp Road, Halifax, Nova Scotia, desires copies of Signs, Watchman, REVIEW, Little Friend, or any of our denominational publications. These will be used for free distribution in hospital, prison, and other public institutions.

Business Notices

By Editor

THIS department is conducted especially for the accommodation of the Seventh-day Adventist readers of this paper.
No advertisements of “agents wanted,” and no “promotion” or “colonization” enterprises will be printed in this column. Brief business notices will be published subject to the discretion of the publishers, and on compliance with the following—

Conditions

ANY person unknown to the managers of this paper must send with his advertisement satisfactory written recommendation. Such recommendation should come from one of our ministers, or from the elder of a Seventh-day Adventist church. It is not enough to refer to some individual by name. Secure his recommendation in writing, and send it.
We open no accounts for advertising, and cash must accompany each order.
A charge of one dollar will be made for each insertion of forty words or less. Each additional word, initial, or group of figures in excess of forty, will cost three cents.
No discount for several insertions.
HYGIENIC VEGETABLE COOKING OIL.—The oil used by our people. 5 gal., $3.80; 10 gal., $7.30; Cans crated. ½ bbl. (about 32 gal.), 68 cents a gal. By freight from Louisville, Ky. Address Dr. O. C. Godsmark, Chattanooga, Tenn.
FOR SALE.—Sanitarium Cooking Oil, pure and healthful; no odor, keeps indefinitely; 5-gal. can, $3.65; 10-gal. can, $7.15; ½ bbl. (30 gal.), 69 cents a gal.; 1 bbl. (50 gal.), 68 cents a gal. Address Sanitarium Cooking Oil Co., Louisville, Ky.
FOR SALE.—“Easywash” does your washing without rubbing or hard boiling. Prevents sticking of flat-iron. 15-cent package does five washings. 10 packages, $1.00; ½ gross, $4.50. Write for prices on larger quantities. Star Mfg. Co., Meriden, Conn.
WANTED.—A good, trusty Seventh-day Adventist farm-hand who understands farming, dairying, and the care of horses. Reference required. Also wanted, a homeless Seventh-day Adventist widow who would like a home. Address Mrs. Mary Boettcher, R. F. D. 1, Mosinee, Wis.
STRAWBERRY PLANTS.—Price per 100: Warfield, 35c.; Senator Dunlap, Bederwood, Greenville, 40c.; Glen Mary, Parson’s Beauty, Sample, Aroma, 50c.; Marshall, Abington, 55c.; Dickey, St. Louis, Red Bird, 75c.; Highland, Cardinal, Heritage, $1; Pan American, $3; Autumn, $1.50. For price per 1,000, write Lake View Nursery, Box 10, Poy Sippi, Wis.
NOTICE.—We have a special offer on Malt Extract. We know this will interest all who want to improve their foods at home. To properly understand the value of this wonderful product of nature you should read “Starchy Food Indigestion” in December Life and Health. We have printed this valuable article on our special Malt Extract circular, offering your first lot free, with a shipment of food, for a short time. Unless your name is on our mailing list, you should write at once. Address Nashville Sanitarium Food Factory, Nashville, Tenn.
WANTED.—A partner in a sawmill. Unusual opportunity. Write for particulars. Must be an Adventist. Lew A. Wilson, 1035 Warm Spring Ave., Boise, Idaho.
WANTED.—By a young married man, a place to work by the year for Sabbath-keepers, on a farm. Address Willis E. Moore, 6 Lombard Terrace, Detroit, Mich.
WANTED.—Reliable Seventh-day Adventist man, with family, experienced in market-gardening. Good market near. Church and school privileges. References required. Address A. P. Fitch, K. C. Station, Bradford, Pa.
DEWBERRIES.—$1.50 will take to you, post-paid, 100 Chestnut dewberry plants. This variety has proved a success in several Southern States. (Not successful North.) For prices in large quantities, and description, with testimonials, address J. T. Chestnut, Keene, Johnson Co., Tex.
FOR SALE.—50 Nice White Envelopes, with your name and address neatly printed in the upper left-hand corner, only 20c; 25 Visiting Cards (name only), 10c; 50 Calling Cards (name and address), 20c; 100 Business Cards, 35c. Post-paid. Good work. Samples free. King Printing Co., Cordova Building, Indianapolis, Ind.
WANTED.—Live and energetic men and women to sell Seventh-day Adventist books and magazines in every country of the world. This class of work affords an opportunity for the accomplishment of much good in the spread of the message, and provides also a livelihood for those who engage in the same. This is the opportune time to work.
POULTRY.—White Plymouth Rocks. Unexcelled for beauty and winter laying. Thoroughbred, Fischel’s, etc. First and second premiums. A Memphis physician and poultry man has already purchased 1,000 eggs for incubator. Highly recommended stock. Eggs: 15, $2; 50, $5.50; 100, $10. Early hatching best. Can be safely sent to any part of the United States or Canada. To make sure, date orders ahead. Address Forrest Washburn, 665 Decatur St., Memphis, Tenn.
FOR SALE AT TAKOMA PARK, MD.—On Flower Ave., opposite the Washington Sanitarium, beautiful tract of land, 5 acres, all under cultivation. 2 houses; one 6 rooms and one 4 rooms; stable and outbuildings. Two good wells. Great opportunity for fruit growing, poultry, or truck gardening, and close to good market. This property will be sold very cheap, or will consider exchanging for property in or near Battle Creek, Mich. For further particulars address G. P. Bickford, Takoma Park, D. C.
HOME-GROWN SEEDS.—Those who have ordered seeds from Mrs. P. A. Halbert, of Taylor, Cortland Co., N. Y., will be glad to learn that they may be obtained again this year. Mrs. Halbert died in January, but her daughter has many 1909 seeds, which she will be glad to dispose of, as she needs money. Specialties, 10 cents package—Wonderberry: Originated by Luther Burbank; “most valuable new garden fruit known.” Easily grown; ripens in short time; eaten raw or cooked; much praised. Curled Garden Cress: Use same as lettuce; for salads, or for garnishing. Quickly grown. Sweet Alyssum: Very beautiful; easily and quickly grown. Annual Hollyhock: Flowers first season. French Marigold: Beautiful colors. Allegheny Vine: Fine, delicate foliage. Packet, 5 cents. Vegetables—4 cents package: Beet, carrot, cucumber, cabbage, radish, lettuce, sweet corn, parsnip; pepper, hot; parsley; squash, summer and winter; tomato, early and late. Flower Seeds—4 cents package: Aster, balsam, candytuft, feverfew, gaillardia; nasturtium, tall and dwarf; morning-glory, petunia, phlox, poppy, sweet-william, verbena, bachelor’s-button, chamomile. Many kinds beautiful poppies. Any one sending 50 cents for seeds, may select any three of the “specialties,” extra. Address Mrs. Addie Halbert Parker, as above.

Address Wanted

Any person knowing the present post-office address of Sister Anna Woods, will confer a favor by sending such information to D. H. Lewis, care Academy, Holly, Mich., clerk of the Holly Seventh-day Adventist church.

NOTICES AND APPOINTMENTS

By ALLEN G. HAUGHEY; ELLSWORTH L. RICHMOND

Otsego Academy (Incorporated)

THE first annual meeting of the Otsego Academy (incorporated) will be held in the Seventh-day Adventist church, Grand Rapids, Mich., at 11 A. M., Tuesday, March 22, 1910.
A board of seven trustees will be elected, and such other business transacted as may be found appropriate at the time. Article VI of the articles of association reads as follows:—
“The constituent body of this corporation, to be known as members, shall consist of the accredited delegates to the regular annual session of the West Michigan Conference of Seventh-day Adventists (unincorporated).”
ALLEN G. HAUGHEY, President, ELLSWORTH L. RICHMOND, Secretary.

West Michigan Conference Association of Seventh-day Adventists

By Allen G. Haughey; Ellsworth L. Richmond

The seventh annual meeting of the West Michigan Conference Association of Seventh-day Adventists will be held in the Seventh-day Adventist church at Grand Rapids, Mich., Tuesday, March 22, 1910, at 10 A. M., for the election of trustees and such other business as may properly be transacted at that time. Article I of the by-laws reads as follows:—
“The members of this association shall be accredited delegates to the regular annual session of the West Michigan Conference of Seventh-day Adventists (unincorporated), from the following counties in the State of Michigan, which constitute territorially said conference; viz.:—
“Berrien, Cass, St. Joseph, Branch, Calhoun, Kalamazoo, Van Buren, Eaton, Barry, Allegan, Ionia, Kent, Ottawa, Muskegon, Oceana, Newaygo, Montcalm, Mecosta, and Isabella.”
ALLEN G. HAUGHEY, President, ELLSWORTH L. RICHMOND, Secretary.

East Michigan Conference Association

By E. K. Slade; A. R. Sanborn

THE East Michigan Conference Association of the Seventh-day Adventists will hold its eighth annual session at Lansing, Mich., March 31 to April 3, 1910. The first meeting of the association will be called Thursday, March 31, at 10:30 A. M.
All regularly elected delegates to the East Michigan Conference (unincorporated) are members of the East Michigan Conference Association, and, as such, are entitled to vote on all questions coming before the association. The meeting is called for the election of trustees and the transaction of such other business as may come before the association.
E. K. SLADE, President, A. R. SANDBORN, Secretary.

Obituaries

BOMAN.—Harry Boman died at Ardmore, S. D., Jan. 13, 1910. The disease that caused his death was peritonitis, and he was sick only a short time. He was born at Edenville, Mich., May 6, 1885. Words of comfort were spoken to a large circle of friends and neighbors by the writer, from Job 14:14, 15. ALBERT C. ANDERSON.
BEEBE.—Brother Henry Beebe was born in Michigan, May 7, 1844, and died Feb. 4, 1910. He came to California many years ago, and for the last fifteen years has made his home in Tehama and Shasta counties of this State. On Dec. 31, 1909, he gave his heart to the Lord, and although his Christian experience was a short one, it was bright and full of hope. Words of comfort were spoken by the writer from Ps. 116:15. A wife, four sons, and four daughters survive him. J. R. PATTERSON.
COTA.—Fred Cota was born at Aconto, Wis., in 1864, and died at Menominee, Mich., Jan. 15, 1910. He is survived by a wife, six children, four brothers, one sister, and an aged mother. He, with his mother, accepted present truth about seven years ago, and they were baptized together only a short time previous to his death. He was one of the oldest and most respected business men of Menominee. He fell asleep in Jesus, and we believe will come forth “when the sleeping saints shall hear the voice of Jesus, and they that hear shall live.” Words of comfort were spoken to a large number of mourning relatives and friends by the writer. E. F. PETERSON.
JOHNSON.—Mrs. J. Johnson was born in Sweden, Oct. 1, 1819, and died at the home of her son, near Middletown, Iowa, Jan. 29, 1910, aged 90 years, 3 months, and 29 days. Two children, Charles J. Johnson and Mrs. Charles Peterson, were born to them. These, with eleven grandchildren and four great-grandchildren, survive her. Sister Johnson embraced the third angel’s message about eight years ago, and identified herself with the Burlington church. Her faithfulness to the truth won the hearts of all. She died in the blessed hope of a part in the first resurrection. Comforting words were spoken by the writer, from Rev. 14:13, to a large congregation of sympathizing friends. M. W. LEWIS.
SHEPARD.—Mrs. Margaret VanDyke Shepard was born in Rochester, N. Y., April 3, 1826, and died on Jan. 19, 1910, at the age of 83 years, 9 months, and 16 days. In 1857 she and her husband moved to Otsego, N. Y., and became charter members of the Otsego Seventh-day Adventist church. Her life was patterned after the divine Master, and she endeared herself to all by her acts of kindness. Of five children, three are left to mourn, besides six grandchildren and one great-grandchild. The funeral was held from the Otsego Seventh-day Adventist church, words of comfort being spoken from John 14, the favorite chapter of the deceased. CLIFFORD A. RUSSELL.
FISHER.—Adam C. Fisher was born in Wayne County, New York, Feb. 22, 1824, and died at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Mary Peters, near Leetsville, Mich., Jan. 15, 1910, at the age of 85 years, 10 months, and 23 days. He was married twice, his first wife living but a few years. For many years he and his family lived in eastern Canada, but in 1881 they moved to Michigan, and about twenty years ago he and his wife embraced the third angel’s message and united with the Seventh-day Adventist church at Alden, Mich. She died in the hope about eleven years ago. He is survived by five children, three sons and two daughters. He died in the hope of the first resurrection, when the sleeping saints shall be called forth by the voice of the Life-giver. Services were conducted by the writer, at Clearwater, Mich., Jan. 17, 1910. E. A. BRISTOL.
SEEDORF.—John Seedorf was born in Germany in the year 1856. He died at Roseburg, Ore., Jan. 7, 1910. He came to America about eighteen years ago, and accepted the truth eight years ago, since which time he has lived a consistent Christian life. For the last three years he made his home near Oakland, Ore. He died with the firm hope of a part in the first resurrection. Funeral services were conducted by Elder H. W. Oliver. W. E. COOK.
BODDY.—Lulu Maud Boddy was born in Oak River, Manitoba, Canada, Feb. 6, 1897, and died at Sanitarium, Cal., July 26, 1909. Her death was caused by the explosion of a can of gasoline which she was using in filling a patent gasoline iron. She was baptized by Elder J. H. Behrens in the summer of 1907, and had been an earnest, devoted Christian girl. Elder W. T. Knox spoke words of comfort to relatives and friends who gathered in large numbers at the St. Helena Seventh-day Adventist church. Interment took place in St. Helena Cemetery. The parents greatly miss the lost treasure, but they have a sure hope of meeting her again. C. L. TAYLOR.
VAN GUNDY.—Brother William Van Gundy died at his home in Morgan Hill, Cal., Jan. 27, 1910, at the ripe age of eighty-two years and thirteen days. He was born in Ohio, and in 1849 crossed the plains to California with an ox team. About twenty years ago, under the ministry of Elder R. S. Owen, Brother Van Gundy and wife accepted the truths of the third angel’s message, and until his death manifested great liberality and devotion to the cause he loved. A devoted companion and son remain to mourn their loss. The funeral service was conducted in the Methodist meeting-house by the writer, assisted by the pastor of the above-mentioned church. S. T. HARE.
FOWLER.—James R. Fowler was born Sept. 30, 1848, near the village of Utica, Mich., and died at his home in Wayne, Mich., Jan. 8, 1910, at the age of 61 years, 3 months, and 8 days. In 1874 he was united in marriage to Miss Mina D. Fuller. Three children were born to them, one son and two daughters. About three years ago he united with the Seventh-day Adventist church at Detroit, Mich., of which he remained a member, much beloved and respected, until his death. He is survived by his wife and son. Words of comfort were spoken by the writer, from Jer. 29:11. The services were held at the Methodist Episcopal church, the pastor assisting. M. SHEPARD.
HALBERT.—Mrs. Pruelley Abbey Halbert died at her home in Taylor, N. Y., Jan. 6, 1910, in her eighty-fifth year. Nearly all of her long life was lived in the town of Taylor, her father, Marcellus Smith, having settled on a large farm on Mt. Roderic, when she was a child. She was one of ten children, eight of whom became school-teachers, and one a physician. In 1850 she was married to Ransom Halbert, of Pitcher, N. Y. They bought a farm near that of her childhood home, which was their home until the death of her husband, nine years ago. It was also a home for many others. During the fifty-one years of their married life they were seldom alone; what they had was shared with others. Into this home seven children came. There are also five great-grandchildren. About twenty years ago she took her stand for the true Sabbath, her two oldest daughters having already accepted this truth. Nearly all her life she had much to suffer; many times she was prostrated on a bed of sickness, there were severe trials, sad disappointments, but she did not talk of them, nor murmur. Her sensitive nature made her feel keenly, and yet she was patient, gentle, forbearing; her tears were shed alone with her Lord and Saviour. She left loving messages for her children, praying for all of them; her patient mother love warm and tender to the end. May we follow her as she followed Him. Impressive funeral services were held at the house, conducted by Elder D. G. Turk. MRS. ADDIE HALBERT PARKER.

Monthly Missionary Reading for Isolated Believers

The Mission Board receives many requests from isolated Sabbath-keepers desiring the Monthly Missionary Reading which is prepared for all the churches on the second Sabbath of each month. By dropping a postal card to the tract society secretary, any isolated believer may have his name entered upon the isolated list, and thus receive the benefit of these good readings. The States are supplied with a sufficient quantity of the readings for this purpose each month.
Last week Elder G. B. Thompson, of the General Conference Office, returned to Washington, after attending several Western union conference sessions. He reports excellent meetings.
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