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Review and Herald, Vol. 81, No. 51.

Night of Wonder
Earlier text: A Word From the South

Literature in the Home

By A. W. Spaulding

How many parents are worried with the fear that their sons and daughters will become addicted to novel reading and romancing! There is danger, indeed, through the child's associations in the school and in the homes of the worldly, of his becoming imbued with a love for fiction. It seems to some that it is almost impossible to prevent it, when the public libraries and the book shelves of many homes are filled with this light literature, and when almost every magazine and youth's paper displays these evil wares. So might we also say of the danger of inebriety: there are rum shops everywhere, and the poison creeps into the soda-fountains and the lemonade stands, even into the confectioner's. Yet we know that there is security against this evil by a correct training in the home. And it is not the less possible for the home to guard against the habit that causes mental drunkenness. The home has the power of so educating the literary taste and invigorating the mental powers, that this food will not be craved nor relished. We know that if we give the child a stimulating physical diet, we are inviting him to lie in a drunkard's grave. Do we realize that there is often offered in our homes mental food that tends directly to induce and confirm the habit of mental inebriety? If we would have ease of mind and heart in regard to our children's reading, we must make not merely negative, but positive movements; and we must not wait until the danger appears, ready to overwhelm us, but begin early to inculcate a love for the best literature, which will leave no room for the evil.
The teaching of literature begins in infancy. The songs we sing have their influence from the very first dawn of the child's comprehension of speech. As we would have our children's minds directed to God and holy things, let us tell of them even before we think the child can comprehend. The cradle song that hushes in sleep, the lullaby that calms and soothes the tired or frightened baby mind,—let them tell of Jesus. Instead of Mother Goose jingles or pagan rhymes, let such cradle songs be sung as Martin Luther's:—
“Away in a manger, no crib for his bed, The little Lord Jesus laid down his sweet head.”
Human speech is opening its portals to baby feet. Let not the first glimpses within be of grinning heathen gods, but of the sweet and strong and patient face of the Lord our God.
As the child grows older, he learns to love stories. Here is the parent's opportunity. The golden storehouse of sacred literature should be opened wide for the little one. The Bible stories, suited in language to the baby's comprehension, and well told with tongue and eyes and fingers, will at once delight him and acquaint him with God. Let him early hear much of the story of Jesus, and especially of his coming again. The resurrection story, and descriptions of the beauties and pleasures of the new earth, will fill his mind with the message which he must later give. Thus did the early Christians, and their homes produce men and women who faced wild beasts and burning agonies rather than deny the cross, and who carried the glorious gospel to every part of the known world.
Beware of fables and fairy tales; shun fictitious stories. Are there not enough stories of men and children of the Bible and of later Christian history, that we must stoop to Aesop, Grimm, and Hans Christian Andersen? These myths are the seed that bear their fruit later in infatuation with Henty, Cooper, and Kipling.
As the child, older grown, sees the things of nature about him, fit to them their natural literature. Sun, clouds, stones of the brook, and all green growing things,—these are the messages of God written on sky and earth, which need to be interpreted to the child. What is the rainbow to him without the story of the flood and of the throne of God? Why should not the pretty stones he gathers suggest the garnishment of the holy city? Do not the trees clap their hands in praise of their Creator, and are there not fairer blossoms and more glorious fruit of which these are the promise? The care of God for the sleeping plants during the long, cold winter, tells of the love of that Father for his human children.
When the child has learned to read, get him books that tell truth, and especially those that tell of Bible characters, of Christian men and women of later times, of missionaries and reformers. Those books of travel and description that have to do with the lives of God's messengers, are the best, that a craze may not be engendered merely to travel for pleasure, but that rather a love for the souls who suffer there may be created. Books that tell of the birds, the squirrels, the fishes, that teach children to love and care for their pets of house and stable, books that teach them how to make useful and entertaining things, as wind- and water-wheels, kites, telephones, and simple machines,—these will aid in steadying the mind and taking it far away from mere romance. But beware of the common story-books that tell no true tales. Though they may have good morals to teach, they also inject a deadly virus; for they contain the poison of the lie. And there are so many which are true that it is indeed piteous to see parents buying for their children books containing stories which are not true, when we know that those children will never at home hear of many of the men and women of the Bible, nor of Polycarp, Perpetua and Felicitas, nor Huss, nor Pascal and Gianavello, nor Luther and Zwingle, Farel, Margaret of Valois, Latimer and Tyndale, Bunyan, Roger Williams, Carey, Joseph Wolff, Joseph Bates, Livingstone, Mackay, and Paton. Pages of names alone might be given which suggest stories of immortal lives of which few of our youth have ever heard, and yet which are contained in books many of which are entrancingly written, and all of which, to the sober mind, are full of thrilling interest.
Nor should our denominational literature be neglected. In this class there are books which in elegance of style and rhetorical finish hold a high place in literature; and in nearly all there is a dignity and a poise which only the consciousness of uttering truth can give. Their perusal, while being the means of gaining truth, will also give culture in literary matters, and strengthen and fortify the mind. Our books should early become the property of our children's minds. This may well be accomplished by having them read by different members of the family at the fireside, giving time for questions and discussions. If the conversation at home is permeated with the great truths which constitute our faith, there will be, on the part of the children, no reluctance, but rather an eagerness, to get and read these books.
The periodical literature should receive careful attention. Most youths' papers are too dangerous for our children to see. Without mentioning names, let it be said that those papers which are taken because of their charm as tellers of fictitious stories, are not to be countenanced. They may contain much that is good, but the evil they instil is too insidiously dangerous to allow of their being received into the home. Another evil to which many parents are blind, is that of the daily newspaper, and perhaps especially the Sunday extra. The flaring headlines, telling of battles, revolting crimes, sickening scandals, and sporting news, proclaim them as agencies of Satan for the debauching of our youth. Older people may be able to stand their evil influence, though almost none without damage to themselves, but our children and youth should be kept away from them. Some weekly periodical which gives an epitome of the news and the affairs of the week (such, for example, as the Literary Digest), will serve for all the needs of information to the youth, and, I may as well say, to adults also. As for the comic supplements that many newspapers publish upon Sunday, it is a matter for nauseous wonder that older people can spend time upon their puerilities. It is not so great wonder that children, whose tastes have not been formed, are attracted by the crude but gorgeously colored pictures, and their minds filled with the silly words accompanying them. The only remedy is to banish such papers from the house, and, if possible, from the neighborhood. The reading of our own papers, of missionary magazines, and of scientific periodicals may well engross what time children and parents may have for the reading of current literature.
There is indeed a wide difference in the natural dispositions of children and youth, in the selection of reading. A tendency to the reading of frothy literature may be inherited by a child, as much as the curse of drunkenness; but as the latter may be avoided and overcome by proper regimen and extra safeguards, so may the taste for fiction. Do not think, however, that the spice of untrue stories may be thrown into the mental food of children without its creating a thirst for stronger liquor. But furnish such literature as has been suggested, and take proper precautions against the introduction of evil books and papers, and with the normal child there need be little fear of his dropping into the slough of fiction, even at the most unsettled stage of adolescence.
We have a work to do which demands, in the education of our children, the greatest thoughtfulness and study, and we should not merely adopt repressive measures in dealing with the dangers that surround them in the literary world; but we should, with strong and patient efforts, with sacrifice of self-comfort and ease, and with earnest prayers for guidance, guard and lead our children's minds into channels of truth and sobriety. The home, above all other agencies, is responsible for the literature that the child loves and uses; and no parent can ever be held guiltless whose efforts to direct his child's mind were limited to forbidding certain books and papers, and to counseling him to read the Bible and study the doctrines. We parents must make of ourselves teachers, and tireless and intelligent students of our children's tendencies, desires, and needs. Thus only shall we be successful in saving them from the evil that is now in the world.
A. W. SPAULDING.

Christian Education

Conducted by the Department of Education of the General Conference.
I. A. Hoopes, Chairman;
Frederick Griggs, Secretary.

Current Mention

— Nine lives were lost by the burning of the steamboat “Glen Island,” in Long Island Sound, December 17.
— The inhabitants of that portion of Samoa subject to the United States are petitioning for self-government, according to news brought by steamer from Tutuila. They object to being governed by laws made without their consent.
— A popular anti-government demonstration took place in St. Petersburg, December 11, which is described as being of greater proportions and producing more excitement in the capital than any previous one since 1901. The mob was charged by mounted police and gendarmes, and about fifty persons were injured. A large number of arrests were made.
— A new treaty negotiated with China by the United States will modify the rigor of the Chinese Exclusion law to the extent of admitting Chinese students and travelers.
— The contest over the governorship of Colorado seems likely to end in the defeat of Adams, the Democratic candidate, who, on the face of the returns, was elected by eleven thousand plurality over Governor Peabody, and the seating of the latter, by the action of the supreme court in throwing out the vote in a number of wards of the city of Denver, on the ground of gross frauds in the voting.
— A physician of Rogers, Ark., is authority for the statement that Miss Carrie Sawney, residing near that city, has just completed a self-imposed fast of forty-eight days, with no ill effects. She weighed 240 pounds at the beginning of her fast, and it was for the purpose of reducing her weight that the task was undertaken. She now weighs 200 pounds, and although for forty-eight days she subsisted entirely on water, she is in the best of health.
— A St. Petersburg dispatch of December 15 states that “the St. Petersburg Douma has unanimously adopted a resolution similar to that adopted by the Moscow city council on December 13, in favor of freedom of speech, press, and domicile, and asking for the abolition of restrictive laws. The Douma’s voters included many Senators, general and privy councilors, editors, and lawyers.” It is reported that the czar has decided to inaugurate a policy of “cautious, conservative reform.”
— Sessions of the Hungarian parliament have recently been of a very turbulent character, owing to the opposition of a portion of the deputies to obnoxious rules of procedure recently put in force by Premier Tisza. At the session of the lower house on December 15 the premier stood for half an hour trying to obtain a hearing amid a tumult of cries from the opposition, and was then forced to give up the attempt to speak, and the session was suspended. It is reported that the government has decided to dissolve the Diet, and order a general election at an early date.
— The committee of Congress having in charge the question of the admission into the United States Senate of senator-elect Reed Smoot, of Utah, a Mormon “apostle,” is conducting a searching inquiry into the nature of the secret oaths imposed by the church upon all members of the Mormon hierarchy, and much testimony very damaging to the political prospects of Apostle Smoot is being produced. Meanwhile a strong influence outside the Senate committee is at work against him, as expressed by a mass-meeting held in Washington, December 11, to protest against the admission of Mr. Smoot, as being “a member of the hierarchy of Baal.”
— The assassin of the Russian minister of the interior, Von Plehve, has been tried, and sentenced to twenty years penal servitude, according to press reports from St. Petersburg. The assassin, whose name is Sasoneff, was allowed to speak at his trial in defense of the character and aims of socialism as maintained by the socialist revolutionary party in that country, of which he is a member. He declared that this party is entirely different from the revolutionary party which accomplished the death of Emperor Alexander II, and that it resorted to assassination only in self-defense. When the committee of leaders of the Socialist party decided on Von Plehve’s death, he said, there were over one hundred persons who volunteered to execute the sentence.
— The annual report of Postmaster-General Wynne announces a prosperous year for the department, and makes many recommendations, including a new postage rate on third- and fourth-class matter, and packages for rural free delivery, to the effect that third- and fourth-class mail matter be consolidated at the rate of postage now paid on third-class mail matter—one cent for each two ounces, and that consideration be given to the recommendation that Congress fix a rate of three cents a pound, or any fractional part thereof, on packages not exceeding five pounds mailed at the distributing post-office of any rural free-delivery route for delivery to a patron on said route. This to apply only to packages deposited at the local post-office, and not to mail transmitted from one office to another.
— News which comes from Poland presents a terrible picture of the situation which prevails there as an outgrowth of Russia’s war with Japan, and the action of the Russian government in drafting Poles into the army. It is stated that “more than forty thousand reservists have just been mobilized and sent to the front, in spite of their protests that Russia is not their fatherland, and that they prefer to die in Poland fighting for liberty and independence to becoming food for Japanese cannon.” Wives of drafted Poles throw themselves under the trains which are taking their husbands to Russia. One father, a widower, on receiving marching orders, hanged his three young children because, he said, he had no one to leave them to. Another widower who received orders on the day of his wife’s death, killed his two young children with a hatchet, and put them in the coffin with their mother. Many other such incidents are reported, giving glimpses of the terrible situation in that unhappy country, the Russian government meanwhile making great efforts to prevent such news from reaching the outside world.

NOTICES AND APPOINTMENTS

Winter Term of Emmanuel Missionary College

THE winter term of Emmanuel Missionary College begins January 5. Besides the regular work of the college, plans have been laid to give a special course for the benefit of those who desire to fit themselves quickly for Bible work, ministerial work, or school work. This plan has met the mind of our brethren in the field, and a number of experienced men have kindly consented to render such assistance as they can in the work of instructing those who may desire to take this special course. These men will discuss such subjects before the students as are of living interest to those who desire to become workers in the vineyard of the Lord. We bespeak for this course many young people, or even older ones, who desire a special fitting for work. No pains will be spared to do thorough work, and work especially adapted to the needs of those who expect soon to enter the field. For further information, address N. W. Kauble, President of Emmanuel Missionary College, Berrien Springs, Mich.

Business Notices!

BRIEF business notices will be published in this department subject to the discretion of the publishers. A charge of one dollar for one insertion of six lines, or less, and of twenty cents for every line over six, will be made, though in the case of the poor who wish employment, the charge may be remitted. Persons unknown to the managers of the publishing house must furnish good references.
WANTED.— Two good coat makers and dressmakers. Must be Adventists. Address G. F. Rusch, 204 Fourth St., Portland, Ore.
WANTED.— Partner with from $1,000 to $2,000, to take ½ interest in sawmill and planing-mill, retail lumber and wood-yard. Little or no opposition within 26 miles by rail. Must be S. D. A. References required and given. Address E. A. Mesick, Mesick, Mich.
FOR SALE OR TRADE.— Cottage, 6 rooms on first floor, well, excellent water, city water, cistern, cellar, furnace; cherry and plum trees. Near to electric line and B. C. Sanitarium. Wish farm—Lat. Wash., D. C., Nashville, or St. Louis. Address E. M. Griffin, 43 Walter Ave., Battle Creek, Mich.
THE enormous capacity of our improved machinery and the big demand enable us to furnish absolutely pure, first-class, fresh-made peanut butter at 10 cts. per lb. in 50-lb. cans, or 11 cts. per lb. in 10-lb. cans; nut butter made from steamed nuts at 12 cts. and 13 cts. per lb., respectively. Cash with order. We pay freight on all orders of $10 or over to all points east of the Rockies. Address J. B. Schindler, Bay City, Mich.
FOR SALE.— The Triumph Food Co., Ltd., of Menominee, Mich., is making a fine line of health foods, which are offered at very low prices. A large Family Box containing a $5 assortment of these foods for $3 cash with order. Special discounts to church societies, schools, and sanitariums. Write for samples and price-list.
FOR SALE.— A beautiful home in Modesto, the center of the prosperous irrigation district of the San Joaquin Valley. Corner lot, 50 x 100 ft., improved with trees and flowers, in best residence part of city. Shade trees in front and about the house. Fine six-room house, in good condition, and furnished throughout with good hardwood furniture. Carpets in all the rooms in good condition. Cook-stove, also heating stove, and a full supply of dishes and cooking utensils. House and lot and furniture at a bargain. Modesto is one of the finest towns in California, as to climate, health, and natural advantages; has a population of about 3,000, and is rapidly growing. Plenty of work in almost every line. Also S. D. A. church privileges. Address M. H. St. John, Modesto, Cal.

Wanted

FOUR young ladies between the ages of twenty-four and thirty-five, weighing not less than 125 lbs., to take up the medical Missionary Nurses’ Class at the Iowa Sanitarium. An unusual opportunity for the right persons. Applicants must be in good health, and members of the S. D. A. Church. Class begins Jan. 10, 1905, and extends over a graded course of two years. Write at once for application blank. Address the Iowa Sanitarium, Des Moines, Iowa.

Notice!

By A. G. HAUGHEY; EZRA BRACKETT

WE hereby give notice of the second annual meeting of the members of the West Michigan Conference Association of Seventh-day Adventists, which will meet in Grand Rapids, Mich., Tuesday, Jan. 24, 1905, at 3 P. M., for the election of officers, and the transaction of such other business as will be found necessary.
A. G. HAUGHEY, Chairman, EZRA BRACKETT, Secretary.

Chesapeake Conference Association

By O. O. FARNSWORTH

THE third annual session of the Chesapeake Conference Association of Seventh-day Adventists will be held in the Seventh-day Adventist church at Wilmington, Del., Dec. 25, 1904, at 7 P. M., for the purpose of electing officers and transacting any other business that may properly be brought before the association.
O. O. FARNSWORTH, President.

West Michigan Conference

By A. G. Haughey; E. A. Merriam

THE third annual session of the West Michigan Conference will convene in Grand Rapids, Mich., Jan. 20-25, 1905.
A. G. HAUGHEY, President, E. A. MERRIAM, Secretary.

Obituaries

Perye.—Died in Van Zandt County, Tex., Oct. 22, 1904, Charley Perye, son of W. R. Perye and Sister Blanch Perye, aged 2 years, 3 months, and 28 days. Little Charley leaves a Christian father and mother, two brothers, and two sisters to mourn their loss. Funeral service was conducted by the writer, at Myrtle Springs Cemetery. Words of comfort were spoken from 2 Sam. 14:14; Jer. 31:15-17; Job 6:14. E. R. McCormick.
Emmons.—Died at Gilboa, Ohio, Nov. 25, 1904, Truman Emmons, son of John and Clara Emmons, aged 11 years, 2 months, and 11 days. Truman was an affectionate, obedient child. He was riding, in company with his father and older brother, when the horse became frightened. The father was thrown from the vehicle, and Truman, in jumping from it, was killed instantly. On the funeral occasion words of comfort were spoken by the writer. John P. Gaede.
Bray.—Died at Buena Vista, Colo., Nov. 18, 1904, Mary Ann Bray, wife of Judge E. B. Bray, aged 63 years, 10 months, and 16 days. This beloved sister, together with her husband and son, accepted present truth in 1894, when a company of believers was organized into a church at Buena Vista. Time has brought many changes among them, but this family have continued firm and steadfast, being faithful witnesses for the Lord and his truth. Words of comfort were spoken by the writer, from John 14:21 and Rev. 14:13. Watson Ziegler.
Ham.—Died at the home of his daughter, near Ponoka, Alberta, Canada, Nov. 20, 1904, of consumption of the bowels, Brother Albion K. Ham, aged 71 years, 2 months, and 18 days. About twenty-seven years ago he received the message of the Saviour's soon coming, from the study of his Bible and reading-matter that was furnished him. His sickness was severe, but he bore it with patience. He fell asleep in peace, to rest till the Life-giver comes again. He leaves an aged companion and four daughters to mourn their loss. Words of comfort were spoken by the writer, from John 14:1-4. J. W. Boynton.
Alger.—Died near Stanleyton, Va., Nov. 14, 1904, Charles C. Alger, aged 41 years and 14 days. For some time before his death he manifested a deep interest in present truth, and expressed a desire to live a true Christian life. He was a quiet, peaceable neighbor, and will be missed by all who knew him. He leaves a wife and a little son, besides his parents and brothers and sisters, to mourn the loss of one dear to the family circle. The funeral was conducted by the writer at the Seventh-day Adventist church, and was attended by a large assembly of sympathizing friends and neighbors; text, 2 Sam. 14:14. B. F. Purdham.
Kling.—Died at Rome, N. Y., Nov. 20, 1904, Norman Kling, in the seventy-ninth year of his age. He passed away very silently and peacefully. He retired the evening after the Sabbath, and was soon wrapped in peaceful sleep, from which he never awoke. At an early age Brother Kling was soundly converted and united with the Baptist Church. About twenty-five years ago he fully embraced the views held by the Seventh-day Adventists, and became a charter member of the Rome church. After his conversion he lived a consistent, earnest Christian life, and by his death a pillar of the Rome church is removed. We laid him away with sorrowing hearts, yet cheered with the blessed hope that we shall soon meet him again. He leaves a devoted companion. Sharing in her grief and hope are four daughters and one son. The funeral was held at his late residence, and was attended by a large concourse of relatives and friends. Words of comfort from John 5:28, 29, were spoken by the writer. S. H. Lane.
Dosch.—Died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. S. E. Page, in Grand Rapids, Mich., Nov. 3, 1904, of old age and asthma, Margret Dosch, aged 78 years, 5 months, and 5 days. Sister Dosch was born in Germany; she came to the United States over fifty years ago, and has lived in Michigan nearly forty years. About eight years ago she embraced the Adventist faith, and has since lived an earnest, self-sacrificing Christian life, beloved by all who knew her. Sister Dosch was a member of the Grand Rapids church at the time of her death. She leaves four children, a number of grandchildren, and many friends to mourn their loss. Words of comfort from Rev. 14:13 were spoken by the writer. W. D. Parkhurst.
Holling.—Died at the Hospital of the Sisters of Charity, in Beaumont, Tex., May 12, 1904, of tuberculosis of the bowels, my brother, W. E. Holling, aged about 59 years. He was born in Halton County, Ontario, and accepted the truths of the last message of mercy to the world in the fall of 1875, through the labors of Brother George A. King, but on account of trials and persecutions gave it up for several years. He afterward came to Michigan, and united with the Birmingham church, and was a firm believer in all the blessed truths connected with the third angel's message. About two years ago he went to Texas, where he was taken sick among strangers, and was cared for by the Salvation Army for some time. Those with him at the time of his death say that he died triumphant in the faith. Lydia A. Brown.
Hardesty.—Died at the Nebraska Sanitarium, Nov. 22, 1904, of tuberculosis of the bowels, Sister C. W. Hardesty. She accepted the Sabbath truth at Wichita, Kan., from reading "Thoughts on Daniel and the Revelation." In 1895 she entered the tract society office at Topeka, Kan., where she labored three years as editor of the Kansas Worker and as corresponding secretary of the society. In 1898 she was married to Brother C. W. Hardesty, and together they went to Arkansas. For nearly four years she was secretary of the tract society and treasurer of the conference, laboring unselfishly until her health failed entirely in 1902. Since last spring she has been at the Nebraska Sanitarium. Sister Hardesty's Christian experience was clear and steadfast. She was an earnest worker in the cause which she so dearly loved. She now rests from her labors, and her works do follow her. Elder Nettleton and the writer officiated at the funeral; text, Rev. 14:13. C. C. Lewis.
Stoddard.—Died at his home in Chesaning, Mich., Sept. 22, 1904, Elder Chester Stoddard, aged 92 years, 2 months, and 28 days. Father Stoddard embraced the faith held by Seventh-day Adventists about thirty-five years ago, under the labors of Elder M. E. Cornell. At the age of eighteen he gave his heart to God and united with the M. E. Church, and at the age of twenty-five he began to preach for that people. Fifteen years later he withdrew from that denomination because of their attitude on the slavery question, and united with the Wesleyan Methodist Church. He continued to preach for that church until the light on the Sabbath was brought to his knowledge. True to his convictions of right, he, with his wife, embraced the third angel's message. Brother Stoddard for years publicly advocated the doctrine of Christ's soon coming, and cherished the hope, till almost the last, that he might live to see him come. He attended meeting the last Sabbath of his life, and bore a ringing testimony for the truth. Brother Stoddard leaves one daughter and several grandchildren and great-grandchildren to mourn their loss. The funeral was held in the Seventh-day Adventist church in Chesaning, the Baptist pastor of that place assisting in the services. Some appropriate remarks were made by the president of the local W. C. T. U. Thus another standard-bearer has been laid away to rest. Wm. Ostrander.

Publications Wanted

By Editor

N. B.—Attention has been repeatedly called to the necessity of having papers properly wrapped. Do not roll or wrap too small. Cover papers well, so that they will be clean when received. Some have paid double the postage necessary, while others have forwarded literature by express when it would have been cheaper to send it by mail, at four ounces for one cent.
[SPECIAL NOTE.—All who receive periodicals in answer to these calls are advised to examine them carefully before distributing them.—Ed.]
The following persons desire late, clean copies of our publications, postpaid:—
Will J. Waxham, Middleburg, Fla., Signs, Watchman, Training School, REVIEW.
J. W. Buckland, Box 218, Great Bend, Kan., Signs, Instructor, Little Friend, tracts.
W. F. Mayers, Kyle, Hays County, Tex., Signs, Instructor, Life Boat, Little Friend, and tracts.
J. H. Warden, Ruth, Mo. Our denominational papers and tracts for use in supplying reading-racks.
Maud Neal, Gravette, Ark., Signs, Instructor, Life Boat, Little Friend, health journal, and tracts.
Mrs. C. M. Sanerwein, Silver Creek, N. Y., Signs, Little Friend, Life Boat, Life and Health, Watchman, and tracts.
Miss Grace M. Allen, 204 Caroline St., Highland Park, Tenn., REVIEW, Signs, Life Boat, Little Friend, and tracts.
Ruby Roach, Twelfth and Magnolia Sts., Alexandria, La., health tracts and journals, also Signs, Life Boat, and Save the Boys.
Thos. F. Keener, Taswell, Ind., REVIEW, Signs, Watchman, Life Boat, Instructor, Little Friend, Family Bible Teacher, Life and Health.
M. C. Duncan, 1417 Cooper St., Fort Worth, Tex., REVIEW, Signs, Youth’s Instructor, Little Friend, Southern Watchman, and tracts.

Address

THE post-office address of Elder F. J. Harris has been changed from Gladstone, Mich., to Box 25, Mount Carroll, Ill.

Annual Offerings for Missions

THE annual offerings are already beginning to come in, and it is encouraging to receive such words as the following: “Enclosed find a check for twenty-five dollars, our annual offering to missions. You know God’s people are to be willing in the day of his power. I do not see any virtue in waiting until the last of the week to send in what the Spirit has already made us willing to give, and so send it at the beginning of the week. We had intended to send ten dollars, but really it looked so little, and we feel we want to give more.”—The Worker’s Bulletin (Iowa).

The Week of Prayer in Washington, D. C.

By A. G. DANIELLS

THE week of prayer that has just closed has been an occasion of great blessing and encouragement to the churches in Washington, D. C. The general plans recommended to be followed by the churches everywhere were conscientiously observed by those chosen to conduct the meetings in the Washington churches.
The Takoma Park church held its meetings in the town hall. The attendance was good, and a deep, substantial interest was manifested in the readings. The annual offering was a cheerful one from this church, and amounted to $574. As the membership is only about seventy, and is composed largely of young people and students of very little means, this gift is a practical expression of their love for this cause.
The Eighth and U Street churches united, and held their meetings in the hall used by the latter. These services were conducted by Elder Sheafe and Brother Shaffer. They were visited and assisted by different brethren during the week. The members of these churches are zealous workers in the cause, and are continually adding to their numbers. All were led to renewed consecration to this glorious cause. Their annual offering amounted to $63.24.
The M Street church had a splendid week. A strong revival spirit was manifested from the first. Souls were aroused. A new devotion and consecration filled their hearts. When the meeting closed on the last Sabbath, every person present had, so far as it could be ascertained, surrendered to God, and found a new and blessed experience. “They first gave their own selves,” and then the offering to missions was made, amounting to $387. This was a great week for the M Street church, and we praise God for the occasion.
Already good reports are beginning to come in, telling that the week of prayer opened encouragingly in many places. We look for many favorable reports.
A. G. DANIELLS.

Report from Budapest and Belgrade

Elder L. R. Conradi sends us a greeting from Belgrade, Servia's capital, where he stopped on his way to Turkey. He reports a good general meeting at Budapest.

Evans Visits Mexico

ELDER I. H. EVANS is in Mexico on business connected with the Guadalajara sanitarium and the Mexican Mission. He will probably return to Washington about the middle of January.

The Mission of Our Large Books

By Editor

THE article by Brother E. R. Palmer in this issue, on the mission of our large books, was to have been ready for the November missionary convention. We call special attention to it now, and to the importance of the subject presented. The revival of the canvassing work is making encouraging progress.

November 24 Review Edition Exhausted

By Editor

THE edition of the REVIEW for November 24, containing the readings for the week of prayer, is exhausted, and we can not furnish further copies of that number. It was thought that the large number printed, 11,000 in addition to the regular list, would be sufficient, but the demand has been unprecedented.

Missionary Campaign Book Sale

In the plan of the missionary campaign, this month is set apart for the sale of a selected list of forty-per-cent books, and the dedicated books “Christ’s Object Lessons” and the “Story of Joseph.” Large results have already been seen in the periodical campaign, and we hope the same will be true of the book effort.

Frank Bond Returns From Spain

Brother Frank Bond spent one day in Washington last week on his way from Spain to his former home in California. Brother Bond has partially recovered from a serious illness, and his physical condition is such that it seemed necessary to take a short furlough for the purpose of regaining his health. He hopes to return to Spain in the near future.

The Call to Foreign Missions

THINK of the millions in darkened heathen lands who know nothing of the blessed Christ who died for them. “How can they call on him in whom they have not believed?” “How shall they believe in him of whom they have not heard?” “How shall they hear without a preacher?” “How shall they preach except they be sent?” How can preachers be sent, without money to send them? What is your response to the call of the hour?—The Nebraska Reporter.

Sale of Publishing Association Assets

In pursuance of an order and decree of the court, notice has been given by the receiver, Irwin H. Evans, of the sale at public auction on Tuesday, Jan. 10, 1905, of all the assets, real and personal, of the Seventh-day Adventist Publishing Association of Battle Creek, Mich. According to the terms of the receiver’s notice of sale, “all the property of every name, kind, nature, or description, real, personal, or mixed, and wheresoever situate and belonging to said corporation, will be included in said sale. All of the said property, in bulk, as one parcel, will be sold to the highest bidder, subject to the confirmation of such sale by the court. A deposit of fifty thousand dollars ($50,000) of the amount bid must be deposited with the receiver, before any bid will be entertained at said sale, and the balance of the bid will be due and payable on confirmation of the sale.” This is a necessary legal step in the work of closing up the business, and bringing to an end the corporate life, of this association according to the action of the stockholders at their meeting in April, 1903.

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Washington, D. C.

By J. S. Washburn

THERE has been received on the Washington building fund $50,011.81. See list on page 19. Thus half of the amount just voted by the General Conference Council, of October, 1903, has been raised. We believe all our brethren and sisters in every part of the world will rejoice at the liberal response that has been made thus far to this appeal. If every one who has helped thus far were only able to repeat what he has already done, this work would be completed; but we believe there are many thousands who have not helped up to the present time who will do so at once. Are there not at least twenty-five of our people who will come forward with donations of one thousand dollars each, and many others with smaller donations to finish this work quickly? J. S. WASHBURN.

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Review and Herald · Dec 22, 1904