British Columbia, Kamloops . . . . . June 6-16
Alberta, Strathcona . . . . . . . . . . . . . June 20-30
Manitoba, Winnipeg . . . . . . . . June 27 to July 7
Saskatchewan, Bulyea . . . . . . . . . . July 11-21
Eastern Pennsylvania Conference
By W. H. Heckman
The seventh annual meeting of the Eastern Pennsylvania Conference of Seventh-day Adventists will be held June 19-30, 1912, in connection with the camp-meeting at Emmanuel Grove camp-grounds, near Allentown, Pa.
The location is ideal. A more pleasant camp-ground, with more perfect facilities, could not be found anywhere,—extensive grounds, beautiful shade-trees, and well-built cottages, free from all the discomforts incident to rain and dampness. All these should be incentives to our people to come, and to persuade their friends and neighbors to attend this annual gathering of God's people.
The election of conference officers and various other matters of interest to every loyal Seventh-day Adventist will come before the meeting.
The first session will be called June 20, 1912, at 9:30 A. M.
W. H. HECKMAN, President.
Canadian Union Conference
By Wm. Guthrie, President; B. B. Noftsger, Secretary
The fifth biennial session of the Canadian Union Conference will convene on the campground at Whitby, Ontario, at 9 A. M., June 14, 1912, for the purpose of electing officers, and of transacting any other business that may come before the conference. Each conference in this union is entitled to one delegate for the conference, and to one additional delegate for each one hundred members or fraction thereof. The conference will be held in connection with the Ontario Conference, and a full delegation is desired.
WM. GUTHRIE, President;
B. B. NOFTSGER, Secretary.
Ontario Conference
NOTICE is hereby given that the thirteenth session of the Ontario Conference of Seventh-day Adventists will convene at Whitby, Ontario, in connection with the camp-meeting to be held from June 13 to 23. Officers will be elected for the ensuing year, and such other business transacted as generally comes before the delegates on such occasions. All members of the Seventh-day Adventist Church in Ontario who are in good and regular standing are delegates. The first meeting will be held Friday, June 14, at 10 A. M.
M. C. KIRKENDALL, President; C. D. TERWILLEGAR, Secretary.
South Dakota Conference
The thirty-third annual session of the South Dakota Conference of Seventh-day Adventists will convene on the camp-ground at Redfield, S. Dak., June 23, 1912, at 9:30 A. M., for the purpose of electing officers for the ensuing year, and transacting such other business as may properly come before the conference. Each church is entitled to one delegate for the organization, and to one additional delegate for each fifteen of its members.
C. M. BABCOCK, President;
G. W. STILSON, Secretary.
South Dakota Conference Association
THE annual meeting of the South Dakota Conference Association of Seventh-day Adventists will convene on the camp-ground at Redfield, S. Dak., Tuesday, June 25, 1912, at 11 A. M., for the purpose of electing its board of trustees and transacting such other business as may properly come before the meeting. It will be necessary at this meeting to amend the articles of incorporation regarding the location of its principal office, and notice is hereby given of the fact.
C. M. BABCOCK, President;
G. W. STILSON, Secretary.
North Dakota Conference
THE first session of the North Dakota Conference will open Tuesday, June 18, at 10 A. M. Churches ought to elect their delegates at once and send their names to the conference secretary. Each church is allowed one delegate for each ten members, not counting the elder, who is a delegate by virtue of his office. All the delegates should be present at the roll-call of the delegates.
C. J. BUHALTS, President;
J. J. REISWIG, Secretary.
North Dakota Conference Association
THE North Dakota Conference Association will hold its legal meeting for the election of officers and such other business as may come before the association, Thursday, June 20, 1912, at the annual camp-meeting at Carrington, N. Dak.
C. J. BUHALTS, President;
E. L. SPENCER, Secretary.
Quebec Conference
The thirty-second annual session of the Quebec Conference of Seventh-day Adventists will be held in connection with the camp-meeting at Ayre's Cliff, province of Quebec, June 27 to July 7. Officers for the ensuing term will be elected, and such other business will be transacted as may properly come before the meeting.
W. J. TANNER, President;
DARWIN DINGMAN, Secretary.
Annual Meeting of the Michigan Sanitarium and Benevolent Association
By George E. Judd
THE regular annual meeting of the Michigan Sanitarium and Benevolent Association for the year 1912 will be held in the chapel of the Battle Creek Sanitarium, on North Washington Ave., Battle Creek, Mich., Thursday, June 27, 1912, at 3 P. M., standard time, for the election of trustees and the transaction of such other business as may properly come before the meeting.
By order of the board of trustees.
GEORGE E. JUDD, Secretary.
California Conference
The forty-first annual session of the California Conference of Seventh-day Adventists will be held at Santa Rosa, Cal., in connection with the camp-meeting, June 20-30, 1912, for the election of officers for the ensuing year, and for the transaction of other business which may properly come before the assembly. The first meeting will be at 10 A. M., Thursday, June 20. Each church is entitled to one delegate without regard to numbers, and one additional delegate for every twenty members.
E. W. FARNSWORTH, President; CLAUDE CONARD, Secretary.
California Conference Association
The sixteenth annual meeting of the California Conference Association of the Seventh-day Adventists, a corporation, will be held in connection with the forty-first annual session of the California Conference of Seventh-day Adventists, at Santa Rosa, Cal., June 20-30, 1912, for the purpose of electing a board of seven directors, and transacting such other business as may properly come before the meeting. The first meeting will be held at 9 A. M., June 24, 1912.
G. A. IRWIN, President;
J. J. IRELAND, Secretary.
Wyoming Conference
THE Wyoming Conference session will be held in connection with the camp-meeting at Scotts Bluff, Nebr., June 13-23, 1912, for the purpose of electing officers for the ensuing year, and of transacting any other business that may properly come before the conference. Each church is entitled to one delegate for its organization, without regard to membership, and one delegate additional for each ten members. It is important that every church in the conference send a full delegation.
D. U. HALE, President;
ASA SMITH, Secretary.
Wyoming Conference Association
The Wyoming Conference Association of Seventh-day Adventists will meet on the camp-ground in Scotts Bluff, Nebr., Monday, June 17, 1912, at 9 A. M., for the purpose of electing officers for the ensuing year, and of transacting any other business that may properly come before this association. The regularly appointed delegates and officers of the conference are the constituency of the association.
D. U. HALE, President;
ASA SMITH, Secretary.
The Manitoba Conference
By O. E. Sandnes; B. L. Grundset
The ninth annual session of the Manitoba Conference of Seventh-day Adventists will convene in connection with its camp-meeting in Winnipeg, Manitoba, June 27 to July 7, 1912, for the election of officers and for such other business as may properly come before the conference. The first meeting will be held Monday, July 1, at 9 A. M. It is desired that all churches be represented at this first meeting.
O. E. Sandnes, President; B. L. Grundset, Secretary.
Obituaries
RUSSELL.—Caroline Ware Russell was born at Wellesley, Mass., Sept. 2, 1838, and died April 12, 1912. She suffered intensely, but always manifested a meekness and submission born of an abiding faith in God. Hers was a beautiful Christian life. She accepted present truth about six years ago. A few relatives and many friends are left to mourn. "Asleep in Jesus" was the theme at the funeral service, which was conducted by Pastor Hill (Congregationalist), assisted by the writer.
P. A. PRICKITT.
CAMPBELL.—Died at North Yakima, Wash., April 7, 1912, Frances C. Rew-Campbell, aged 31 years, 10 months, and 15 days. She was born at Garden City, Minn., May 22, 1880, and gave her heart to God when but a child, being baptized at the age of thirteen. She was married to Earnest E. Campbell, Nov. 25, 1905. Through her long illness she was a patient sufferer, and to the last expressed herself as willing to go if it was the Lord's will. Besides her husband and little boy, she leaves her parents, a sister, and many friends to mourn.
F. A. DETAMORE.
HILL.—Socrates Hill passed away on the morning of March 21, 1912, at his home near Hadley, Pa., aged 76 years and 1 day. He was born near Sharon, Pa., March 20, 1836. For some time the family lived in Wisconsin, but a few years ago they returned to Pennsylvania. The deceased was an earnest Christian, and always anxious to help in bringing a knowledge of this saving truth to others. His wife, one son, and one daughter are left to mourn. The funeral services were conducted by Elder Deems, pastor of the Methodist Episcopal Church at Hadley.
MRS. LYDIA E. HILL.
BRYANT.—Nancy C. Bryant was born in Illinois, Aug. 7, 1838, and died at her home near Springfield, Mo., March 31, 1912, aged 73 years, 7 months, and 24 days. Over thirty-eight years ago she accepted the truths of the third angel's message, and her hope in a soon-coming Saviour never wavered. Most of her life was spent in Kansas, though she was a member of the Springfield church at the time of her death. One daughter and one sister are left to mourn, but not as those who have no hope. The funeral service was conducted by a Baptist minister; text, Psalm 90.
HATTIE BRYANT.
GROGAN.—Fernando A. H. Grogan was born Oct. 20, 1910, and died April 11, 1912, at Stanley, N. Dak., aged 17 months and 21 days. Ferdie was a beautiful child, of quiet disposition. We hope soon to meet our darling where there will be no more death nor crying. Pastor Amundson (Baptist) spoke words of comfort from John 14:1-20.
JENNIE M. GROGAN.
WISSNER.—John Wissner was born in Germany, Aug. 24, 1840, and died at Modesto, Cal., April 5, 1912, aged 71 years, 7 months, and 10 days. He enlisted in the United States army in 1863, and was honorably discharged two years later. Aug. 6, 1865, he was married to Miss Rosa Bloom, and to them were born ten children, seven of whom survive. Brother Wissner's first church relations were with the Lutherans; later he united with the Baptists, but about fifteen years ago he, with his wife and most of their children, accepted present truth. He was loved and respected by all who knew him, and now rests awaiting the call of the Life-giver. Words of comfort were spoken by the writer.
A. J. OSBORNE.
MERRIAM.—Eugene A. Merriam was born in Bowling Green, Wood Co., Ohio, Nov. 21, 1858, and died at his home in Battle Creek, Mich., April 16, 1912, aged 53 years, 4 months, and 25 days. A few years of his boyhood were spent in Battle Creek, where his father, Dr. Merriam, was a well-known practising physician. The family later moved to Ohio, where Brother Merriam was united in marriage with Emma May Mynderse. To this union were born five children. For many years Brother Merriam was a firm believer in present truth, for fourteen years serving with faithfulness and efficiency as secretary and treasurer of the Ohio and the West Michigan Conferences. At the time when failing health caused him to retire from his ever-active life, he was serving the Battle Creek church as clerk and treasurer. Wherever he served, his whole-hearted cordiality won for him lifelong friendships. Always accommodating and unselfish, his life was made up of little helpful things, for he truly followed his Master, who "went about doing good." His wife, four daughters, and one sister, together with a large circle of friends, mourn the loss of one whom to know was to appreciate and love. His work is done, and he sleeps, awaiting the call of the Life-giver. The funeral services were conducted by the writer, assisted by Pastors H. Nicola and E. Leland, the text being 2 Tim. 4:7, 8.
CLIFFORD A. RUSSELL.
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," or "partners wanted," and no "promotion" nor "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. The fact that one is a subscriber does not necessarily make him "known" to the managers, nor constitute sufficient 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 advertizing, and cash must accompany each order.
A charge of two dollars 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 five cents.
No discount for several insertions.
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COOKING OIL.—Best quality. Delicate flavor. Purely vegetable. Guaranteed. Extensively used by best cooks. Five gallons, $4.15; 10 gallons, $7.90; 8 1-gallon cans, $7.36; 6 5-gallon cans, $22.50; 30-gallon barrel, $21.90; 50-gallon barrel, $36. Purity Cooking Oil Co., Chattanooga, Tenn.
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DOCTOR WANTED.—Must be Seventh-day Adventist. Man and wife, both physicians, preferred. Exceptional opportunity, exceptional location, exceptional year-round climate. Well-equipped for all lines of work. Ten acres in beautiful grounds. Garden City Sanitarium, San Jose, Cal.
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To Students
The summer term at the Nashville Agricultural and Normal Institute opens June 23, 1912, at Madison, Tenn., and continues through July and August, closing with the annual convention of self-supporting workers.
The term's work is of especial interest to those who desire to become missionaries in the Southern field—to teachers, ministers, canvassers, and to families who realize that the Lord is calling them to come South to live the truth.
The institute offers opportunity for a number of men and women to make their school expenses by work. For information and literature, address E. A. Sutherland, Madison, Tenn.
Publications Wanted
By Editor
THE following-named persons desire late clean copies of our publications sent postpaid:—
R. T. Harrod, M. D., Barling, Ark., desires publications on present truth for use in missionary work.
Mrs. F. S. Jenks, Lockport, N. Y., wishes to thank those who have sent papers for use in the reading-racks in that place, and asks that the supply be discontinued.
Copies of Life and Health and any other of our magazines for general distribution, will be appreciated by G. D. Bennett, 1023 Rockton Ave., Rockford, Ill.
Copies of Liberty, Protestant Magazine, Life and Health, Signs of the Times (weekly and monthly), Youth's Instructor, and Bible Training School, also German and Spanish literature, for use in missionary work, are desired by Mrs. J. B. Nichols, Inman, Kans.
Changes in Publishing and Medical Work
By Editor
After a thorough medical examination it has been deemed advisable for Brother R. R. Cook not to connect with the work in the East, as previously announced. Brother Cook's condition necessitates his remaining for some time in a dry climate, where it is believed he will be able fully to overcome his weakness and develop robust health. He returned to Lamar, Colo., last week.
Brother E. L. Richmond, of Battle Creek, Mich., came to Washington last week to connect with the Review and Herald Publishing Association, as superintendent of the manufacturing department. Brother Richmond's former long experience in the publishing work in connection with the Review and Herald plant in Battle Creek will make his services of special value and help to the work of the association. His family will come to Washington later.
Harvest Ingathering Fund Offerings
OFFERINGS so far received on the Harvest Ingathering fund, or up to April 30, 1912, amount to $30,848.21. These figures also include the receipts on this fund during the months of November and December of 1911.
Founders’ Day at Union College
APPROPRIATE exercises marked the celebration of Founders' day at Union College, May 19, 20. Prof. H. R. Salisbury, Elders O. A. Olsen, E. T. Russell, Charles Thompson, and other field laborers united with the local workers in the carrying out of an interesting and instructive program.
Mt. Vernon College Graduation Exercises
Monday evening, May 20, the graduation exercises of Mt. Vernon College were held. Elder A. G. Daniells delivered the address. Prof. B. G. Wilkinson, president of the board of trustees, presented diplomas to the twelve graduates. Under the management of Elder S. M. Butler, the president of the school, last year was one of the best in the history of the institution.
The Midsummer Offering
By T. E. Bowen
For several years past our Midsummer Offering to missions has been held early in July. Inasmuch as this year the last Sabbath in June, the twenty-ninth, will be used by the Sabbath-schools in making special gifts to the work in Africa, it has seemed best to the General Conference Committee to place the Midsummer Offering a little later, and it has been appointed to be held Sabbath, July 27. Readings will be sent the churches for this occasion, none being sent out, however, for the second Sabbath of July.
July 27 will in very fact be about midsummer, and as this offering comes at a time when it is difficult for the mission treasury to keep up remittances to the fields, it is to be hoped every conference will begin early to plan for a liberal offering to missions on that occasion. T. E. BOWEN.
Council of City Workers
By Arthur Grosvenor Daniells
A COUNCIL composed of the leading workers engaged in evangelical work in the large cities of the Eastern States was held in Takoma Park, May 13-16. About fifty city evangelists were present. The great problem which confronts us of planting the standard of truth firmly in these great strongholds of sin, and quickly carrying the message to the millions yet unwarned in these populous centers, seemed to call for such a council.
The special blessing of the Lord was with us in this meeting. It proved in every way a profitable gathering. The most important features of city work were carefully considered. After being thoroughly discussed, the decisions reached were expressed in the form of resolutions, which were adopted by the council. The plans adopted will be followed, so far as possible, in our city work during the summer.
A somewhat full report of the actions of the council has been prepared, and will appear in the Workers' department in the Review and Herald, beginning next week.
A religious liberty institute was held in connection with this council of city workers, a report of which will be given by others.
A work of tremendous proportions looms up before us in the cities, not of America only, but of the whole world. While we must study and plan wisely and carefully, we can succeed in this work only in proportion as our plans and methods of work are given life and power through the Holy Spirit. This work calls for a life of toil and sacrifice, for laborers wholly consecrated to God, willing instruments to be used in winning and saving the lost.
A. G. DANIELLS.
S. N. Curtiss Leaves Review and Herald
By Editor
Several weeks ago Brother S. N. Curtiss received an earnest invitation from the Pacific Press Publishing Association to connect with the work in Kansas City, Mo., as manager of their important branch at that place. Brother Curtiss, after carefully considering this invitation and counseling with his associates, decided to accept the same, and sever his connection with the Review and Herald.
With his wife, he left Washington last Saturday evening for his new field. He separates from the work here leaving many friends and with the highest respect and confidence of his associates. He has been connected with the work of the association as manager for nearly nine years, as treasurer from 1903-10, and as vice-president for four years. He has labored hard and faithfully.
The transferring of the business to Washington, the pioneering of the work here, with the erection of buildings, together with the routine labor and strain of carrying on an enterprise of this character, have been attended with many perplexities, which can be known only by those who have gone through the experience.
But in it all the Lord has abundantly blessed the efforts which have been put forth. The association has made a splendid gain. The net worth of the business has increased from a small amount nine years ago to more than one hundred twenty-one thousand dollars at the present time, the result in small part of donations, but largely in consequence of natural growth.
Much of this success, under the blessing of Heaven, has been due to the faithful labors of Brother Curtiss as manager and of his associates in the work, together with the faithful army in the field who have sold the literature created.
The prayers of all will attend Brother Curtiss in his new field, and we believe that his connection with our sister institution will unite even more closely the work and interests of our two largest publishing houses.
Gospel Medical Messenger
By Editor
ONE of the latest additions to the number of State conference papers is that of the Gospel Medical Messenger, the organ of the Virginia Conference of Seventh-day Adventists, published at Richmond, Va. We believe that a little conference paper of this character can be made a very effective agent for good. The Messenger is a neat little paper of four pages. The price is fifty cents a year. It should be in the homes of all our people in Virginia.
Farewell Service in London
On Sabbath, March 13, a special farewell service was held in London before Brother and Sister F. A. Spearing and Leonard Lane left the British Union Conference to enter upon mission work in British East Africa. This portion of the mission field is under the direction of the European Division of the General Conference.
Daniel Cantata at Foreign Mission Seminary
The Foreign Mission Seminary chorus, under the directorship of Prof. Clemen Hamer, gave a cantata entitled "Daniel," in the Seminary chapel, on Wednesday evening, May 22. This exercise was appreciated by a large audience, and showed the excellent results of the chorus training.
