Two families in Baroda, Neb., have recently begun keeping the Sabbath, under the labors of Elder R. F. Andrews.
ELDER A. R. SANDBORN reports four converts to the truth at St. Charles, Mich., as a result of recent work which he has been doing there.
BROTHER U. S. ANDERSON reports from Hartford City, Ind.: “The work is onward here. There has been another addition to the church, making a total of21twenty-two since our meetings began, and several others are interested. We expect more will soon unite with the church.”
THE Nebraska Reporter of January 30 says: “Brother C. H. Miller, in a recent letter reports three more new Sabbath-keepers in Omaha.”
ELDER H. E. RICKARD reports the recent organization of a church of ten members at Knowlton, Quebec, composed of nurses and other helpers at the sanitarium there.
REPORTING from Locksburg, Ark., Brother W. W. Stoner says: “The message for this time is taking deep root in good soil here. There are now twenty-three Sabbath-keepers in this community, and others are much interested.”
A SERIES of meetings with the Norfolk, Neb., church was recently held by Elder J. J. Graf. He reports the organization of a church in that place, with a charter membership of sixteen, and five more ready to unite on being baptized.
BROTHER J. K. HUMPHREY says in a report of work in New York City: “Since the close of the summer’s effort, thirteen souls have been buried in baptism, renouncing the world and its allurements, and purposing to follow their Saviour whithersoever he leads.”
ELDER G. H. SMITH, who is conducting meetings near Beaver City, Neb., reports: “I feel more confident of a good company of Sabbath-keepers here than in any other place I have been for years. The seats are all full every night, and last night the house was crowded, and the very best of attention was given to the word spoken.”
THE following report of work at Enid, Okla., is given by L. P. and Minnie Syp: “We came back to Enid, December 8, and began meetings. We enjoyed much of the blessing of God during the week of prayer. After the week of prayer closed, the meetings continued at night, until the fifteenth of January. We held as many as four meetings on the Sabbath; we also held meetings on the street and in the jail, and prayer-meetings in private homes. A number joined the church, eighteen as the result of this meeting; still others are interested.”
BROTHER AND SISTER P. G. GAEDE say of their work at Marysville, Ohio: “Some of the people are beginning to give up pork. One family that keeps a grocery store asked me about health reform, and I gave them my reasons. To my surprise, the next time I met them, the whole family had given up pork, and are asking me what to use in place of lard. They are teaching their friends to do likewise. Others asked me even in Sunday-school about it. We have more calls to visit and hold readings than we can possibly fill. We have sold four hundred of the special number of the Signs, and two hundred of the German special number of the Hausfreund, and fifty copies of special number Life and Health, besides a number of The Family Bible Teacher, and tracts. I have also delivered every one of my books. The people were delighted with them. I did not have an order.”
THE Kansas Worker of February 1 reports these items of progress in that State: “In Atchison four of Sister Minnie Wheeler’s readers have become Seventh-day Adventists. Since Christmas four of Sister Mary Edwards’ readers in Kansas City have accepted the truth. Within the last two weeks two of Brother Fred Clark’s readers in Hiawatha have accepted the message by obedience. An encouraging report has just been received from Kansas City, Kan., that eleven have begun to keep the Sabbath, during the last eight weeks, under the labors of Elder J. W. Norwood and other workers.”
BROTHER W. M. CUBLEY says in a recent letter from Texas: “I am just closing a ten days’ meeting at Madge, where we have had a foretaste of the latter rain. The church has been wonderfully revived. Four precious souls were converted and united with the church here. Many confessions were made, and a general desire was manifested to do something to send this message at once to the utmost parts of the earth. After a study of the tithing question, one brother came forward who had never before paid his tithe, and issued a check for one hundred dollars. This is a demonstration of the fact that the truth makes men free. God is blessing here, and the work is onward.”
A COUNCIL of the ministers in the East Michigan Conference was held at St. Charles, Mich., January 2-5, which was attended by Brethren J. D. Gowell, C. N. Sanders, Wm. Ostrander, M. Shepard, O. Soule, O. F. Butcher, B. F. Stureman, Frank Hiner, N. B. McConnell, and J. L. Edgar, besides the conference committee. The subjects considered at the council were: The ministry, the Bible work, the educational work, Sabbath-school work, young people’s work, missionary work, canvassing work, medical work, city work, director’s work, church officers, tithes, teachers’ fund, and the academy fund. It was unanimously voted to organize a medical department, and this work was placed in the hands of the conference committee. With reference to the establishment of the new academy at Holly, Professor J. G. Lamson reported that the first payment of five hundred dollars had been made, and contract drawn for the property; that one thousand dollars more would be needed the first of March on the place; that the rest could run for a longer time; that he would need in the neighborhood of three hundred dollars for necessary equipment to start in a very small way. All felt to lend their earnest and hearty support to the work of the academy, and the brethren showed their personal interest in the matter by making up in cash and pledges one hundred and eighty dollars. This academy was opened January 16, the school family at first numbering eight, but others were expected to arrive the first week in February.
Emmanuel Missionary College
By Wm. Covert
A NUMBER of the students who were in Emmanuel Missionary College last year went to Washington, D. C., to assist in erecting buildings for our institutions there. Others went to Madison, Tenn., to connect with the school which is being established in that place. The departure of these students and the moving away of the majority of the former members of the faculty, made a large shrinkage in the school. These changes gave the board and the management of the college no small amount of burden and anxiety; but we are glad to know that the Lord has a care for this institution, and that his blessing is resting upon the work which is being done by it.
It was my privilege recently to spend a week with this school, giving lessons with reference to our cause and its needs. It was very encouraging to observe the thorough, earnest work which is being done by the faculty for the students, about threescore and ten, who are in attendance there. Another source of encouragement was the heartiness with which the students took hold of the work in the classes, as well as the manner in which they enjoyed the very practical business connected with the large farm, the offices, the shops, and the domestic arts belonging to the institution. All these things pertain to a complete school, and this is what those in charge of Emmanuel Missionary College desire it to be.
There is a decided effort on the part of the teachers to be thorough in their work, and the students are certainly endeavoring to do their part well. But we need more students, and very many more of our young people need the blessings this good school provides for them. May we not see a largely increased attendance from the young people of the Lake Union Conference?
The facilities are some better than they were one year ago, and other comforts and conveniences will in time be provided. Indeed, an excellent opportunity for an education will be afforded22our young people in completing that which yet remains to be done in perfecting facilities.
We should not fail to mention the strong desire on the part of all connected with the school to have the people and conferences in this educational union sell the remnant of “Christ’s Object Lessons” which they have on hand, and apply the funds thus raised in behalf of the finances of the school.
WM. COVERT.
Christian Education
By L. A. Hoopes; Frederick Griggs
Conducted by the Department of Education of the General Conference.
L. A. HOOPES, Chairman; Frederick Griggs, Secretary.
A Request
We desire, in the report of our educational work which will be given at the next General Conference, to be able to state the number of our people who are teaching in the public schools. It does not follow that because a Seventh-day Adventist is teaching in the public schools, he is to be considered as having no part or interest in the educational movement of the denomination. The Department of Education wishes to be in touch with all our people who are engaged in teaching, whether in our denominational or in other schools. We have means of direct communication with teachers in the denominational schools which we do not have with those of our people who are teaching in other schools. So will not all such teachers send their names and addresses to Frederick Griggs, South Lancaster, Mass.?
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.—Good man, S. D. A., to work on farm. For further information, address W. L. Cady, Mason City, Neb.
WANTED.—A young S. D. A. brother wishes work on farm or as teamster. Address, stating work and wages, E. G. Rawls, Cherry Valley, Wash.
WANTED.—Consecrated S. D. A. painter and paper-hanger, as partner. Good town in good location. Plenty of work of best kind; good wages, $3 a day. References required. Address A. A. Haskell, Elgin, Ore.
FOR SALE.—53 a. 4½ mi. from Paw Paw, in fruit belt of southern Michigan. Good 7-room house, good water, plenty of timber, both fruit and garden land. Church and church-school at Paw Paw. Would take land in northern Michigan for part pay. Address J. M. Colburn, R. F. D. 3, Paw Paw, Mich.23
WANTED.—At once, No. 1, S. D. A. farm-hand, who is reliable and will take an interest; 8 months' work, top wages to right man. No boys wanted. Come, or address E. E. or J. J. Nichols, R. F. D. 5, Pleasant Hill, Mo.
FOR SALE.—5½ a. near S. D. A. College, Berrien Springs, Mich. Church and church-school privileges. 31 bearing apple-trees, few peaches and cherries; 18 young pear-trees, 4 bearing; ¼ a. strawberries; some grapes set out last year. One a. timber. A spring. Address C. J. Buhalts, Martinsville, Ind.
FOR SALE.—First-class 30-a. farm, 2 mi. from Petoskey, on State road; 7 a. timber, rest improved. First-class buildings; 2 wells, filtered cistern, brook running through farm. Carriage, ice, and hen houses. Barn 100 ft. long. Orchard; 2 a. small fruit. Splendid market. Address immediately J. L. Howe, Petoskey, Mich.
FOR SALE.—Well-equipped bakery, brick oven, horse and wagon, the trade. Price, $300. Only bakery in city of 2,000 people, in the beautiful Escondido Valley. Outfit can remain on property one year free of rent. Too much work for my age. References: Escondido Treatment Rooms or Elder A. J. Howard. Address J. W. Landes, Escondido, Cal.
TO RENT.—Farm of 80 a., in good condition; plenty of fruit. Must be furnished by renter. Good, roomy house, plenty of out-buildings. Two old people to board with renter in part payment of rent. They room by themselves. S. D. A. church on northwest corner of farm. Reference required. For further particulars, address O. B. Sevy, R. F. D. 11, St. Johns, Mich.
Current Mention
—The Birmingham, Ala., powder mills exploded in the early morning of February 10, and several lives are reported lost by the disaster.
—Assassination has found another prominent victim in Europe, in the person of the procurator-general of Finland, Soisalon Soininen, who was shot February 6 by a young man who called at his residence in the guise of an officer of the Russian army.
—The military revolt in Argentina has been suppressed, according to news from Buenos Ayres, which states that the government has the situation well in hand. Order has been restored in that city, and troops have been sent to suppress disturbances in Mendoza and Cordoba.
—The Sunday law is to be rigorously enforced in Valparaiso, Ind. A press telegram dated February 3 says: “Mayor Spooner has issued a proclamation, duly attested by the signature of the chief of police, calling for the cessation of all secular work within the limits of this city the coming Sunday. The mayor has ordered saloons, drug stores, hotels, bakeries, milk depots, news stands, railway ticket offices, telephone offices, hack offices, and every other business establishment to cease business. The only exception to the sweeping order are works of charity and necessity.”
—It is probable that two new States will soon be added to the Union, the statehood bill having now passed the Senate in this form, and needing only the approval of the House to become law. Oklahoma and Indian Territory combined will be one of the new States, and New Mexico will be the other. An effort to combine New Mexico and Arizona into one State failed by a narrow margin of votes. The bill which now goes to the House is one formerly passed in the latter body, but amended in the Senate, one of the amendments imposing prohibition in the new State of Oklahoma. In connection with the discussion of this bill the proposition for a division of Texas into several smaller States was declined against by Senator Bailey, and the opinion now seems to be that the long-expected division of the gigantic Lone Star State will never occur.
—Affairs in the Russian empire continue to be in a state of great perturbation. The disturbances in Russian Poland increased until three more provinces in that country were placed under martial law. The strikes there extended to the great coal-mines and sugar factories. At Warsaw seven of a riotous body of strikers were shot by the troops. The situation at Lodz became very critical, and there were fresh strikes in St. Petersburg. Riotous strikers in several cities of Poland were fired on by the troops, and great loss of life is reported, including 150 near Modrzeff, 50 at Sosnovice, and 15 at Radom. Meanwhile rumors of movements to end the war have become frequent, one influence of this character coming from the Russian nobility, who are reported to have urged the czar to make terms with Japan. It is reported that Emperor William also gave the czar similar advice. Much interest has attached also to conferences of foreign diplomats in Washington with Secretary Hay, and it is surmised that England and the United States are preparing to act in unison to prevent too great disturbance of China’s territorial integrity and to maintain the “open door” to trade in that country when terms of peace are drawn up between the belligerents. News from the seat of war reports the resignation and retirement of General Gripenberg, who recently came to the front and was defeated in a severe battle with the Japanese, owing to which he became involved in a quarrel with the Russian commander-in-chief.
—The work of separating church and state in France goes steadily forward. A Paris dispatch dated February 9 says: “The Rouvier ministry to-day presented in the Chamber of Deputies the draft of a new bill for the separation of church and state. This measure has been anxiously awaited, owing to doubt raised by friends of former Premier Combes concerning the sincerity of the new ministry in carrying forward the policy of separation. When, therefore, Minister-of-Public-Instruction Bienvenu Martin presented the bill in the Chamber of Deputies, it was greeted with long applause. The text of the new measure makes the separation of church and state definite and conclusive, but omits a number of details of the Combes bill which has aroused antagonism. The essential points of the new measure are: First, abolition of the concordat, whereby the relations of church and state were established. Second, termination of all government aid and subsidies to religious sects or functionaries. Third, formation of church associations into civil corporations, amenable to the same laws as other organizations. The bill comprises thirty-two articles, and the text of Article 1 as follows: ‘The state henceforth neither recognizes nor contributes to any religious denomination. Public establishments of religion now existing are suppressed. All religious budgets of appropriations of government departments or communes are suppressed. The exercise of religion is hereafter free, under the sole restriction that that exercise must accord with public order.’ The article abolishing the concordat says: ‘All laws and orders relative to the public organization or recognition of a religious denomination are abrogated, particularly the law ratifying the convention made between the pope and the French government.’ . . . It is expected that the bill will be discussed and voted upon before the end of July.”
NOTICES AND APPOINTMENTS
By A. E. Place
Personal Notice
I REGRET to say to my friends, and to all who are writing me for copies of my little booklet, “True Greatness,” or asking for price, etc., that the edition is entirely exhausted. Being an “author’s edition,” they were sent out free to all who asked for them, and to many who did not, till the last one was mailed. I have the names of those who have ordered copies, and if the calls are sufficient to warrant another edition, I shall be pleased to have it reprinted and properly announced. The price would doubtless be about twenty-five cents a copy. A. E. PLACE.
South Lancaster, Mass.
South Lancaster Academy Corporation
By Hampton W. Cottrell; William A. Wilcox; Albert E. Place; John W. Watt; Preston F. Bicknell; Charles H. Edwards; George E. Langdon; J. Edward Jayne
NOTICE is hereby given that the twenty-second annual session of the South Lancaster Academy Corporation will be held at the Seventh-day Adventist church at South Lancaster, Mass., beginning Wednesday, March 15, 1905, at 10 A. M., for the purpose of electing officers and a board of trustees for the ensuing year, and for the transaction of such other business as may properly come before the meeting.
It will be remembered that a recess was taken, at the last annual meeting of the corporation, until Oct. 1, 1904, for the purpose of securing the transfer of stock, looking toward the closing out of the stock corporation and the organization and incorporation of a new educational corporation to carry on the educational work of the Atlantic Union Conference; and that a further recess was taken for the same purpose from Oct. 11, 1904, until March 14, 1905.
[Signed] HAMPTON W. COTTRELL,
WILLIAM A. WILCOX,
ALBERT E. PLACE,
JOHN W. WATT,
PRESTON F. BICKNELL,
CHARLES H. EDWARDS,
GEORGE E. LANGDON,
J. EDWARD JAYNE,
EDWARD J. DRYER,
WILLIAM J. FITZGERALD,
SANDS H. LANE,
ORVILLE O. FARNSWORTH,
Trustees.
Obituaries
FENNER.—Died at Evart, Mich., Mrs. F. M. Fenner, aged 52 years, 11 months, and 6 days. Nearly thirty years ago Sister Fenner accepted the truths of the third angel’s message and united with the Seventh-day Adventist Church. During her illness of one week, which was one of intense suffering, she gave evidence that the Lord accepted her. She leaves a husband, a mother, and two children to mourn their loss. Funeral service was conducted by the writer.
J. J. IRWIN.
THOMPSON.—Fell asleep in Jesus, at Battle Creek, Mich., Jan. 21, 1905, Margaret Thompson, nee McCahan, aged 73 years and 8 months. The remains were brought to Johnstown, Pa., her former home, where, on January 24, we laid her to rest in Grand View Cemetery by the side of her husband, Dr. J. P. Thompson, who died nearly four years ago. Both Dr. and Sister Thompson were large-hearted, devoted Christians. Their lives were consistent with their profession.
S. S. SHROCK.
ROWE.—Died at Sterling, Neb., Jan. 1, 1905, Brother Rowe, aged 72 years, 6 months, and 8 days. Brother and Sister Rowe accepted the third angel’s message many years ago, and were baptized by Brother Bates, the first Seventh-day Adventist minister. A wife, five sons, three daughters, and twenty-six grandchildren are left to mourn their loss. Funeral service was held in the Baptist church, by the writer, assisted by the Baptist minister; text, Ps. 116:15.
C. R. KITE.
CHRISTINSEN.—Died at Tacoma, Wash., Dec. 18, 1904, Mrs. Ragnhild Christinsen, wife of Jens Christinsen. The deceased was born in Norway, March 22, 1857, and came to America at the age of eighteen. Eight years ago she accepted present truth, and joined the Seventh-day Adventist Church, of which she was a faithful member till her death. She leaves a husband and six children to mourn their loss. Words of comfort were spoken by the writer, from Isa. 61:1-3.
W. F. MARTIN.
LARRABEE.—Died at her home in Moscow, Idaho, Jan. 5, 1905, of pneumonia, Mrs. Louisa M. Larrabee, wife of P. D. Larrabee, aged 61 years, 5 months, and 5 days. She was an earnest Christian, a devoted wife and mother, and was loved by all who knew her. She joined the Methodist Church at an early age, but later united with the Seventh-day Adventist Church. Her aged father, loving husband, and seven children survive her. Words of comfort were spoken from Rev. 14:13.
J. L. KAY.
MIXTER.—Died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Tillie Porter, at Williamston, Mich., Jan. 25, 1905, Sister Kiram Mixter, aged 73 years, 8 months, and 25 days. Sister Mixter has been an ardent believer in the soon coming of the Saviour for twenty-five years. Her faith was strong to the last. During her life she was an active but quiet Christian worker. Of her ten children, seven are still living. Twenty-six grandchildren and two great grandchildren also survive her. Assisted by the Wesleyan pastor, the funeral service was conducted by the writer, remarks being based upon 2 Sam. 14:14.
E. K. SLADE.
WALTERS.—Died at Battle Creek, Mich., Jan. 30, 1905, Mrs. Elizabeth L. Walters, aged 63 years, 6 months, and 13 days. From early childhood Sister Walters lived a Christian life, her father being a Baptist minister. She was a member of that church until about 1872, when she heard and accepted the faith of the Seventh-day Adventists, under the labors of Elder A. O. Burrill. She was firm and devoted in the present truth and the service of God. A husband and six children are left to mourn. The funeral was held at the home; and the next morning the remains, attended by the relatives, were taken to Holly, Mich., where a short service was conducted by Elder J. G. Lamson.
I. D. VAN HORN.
ELDRIDGE.—Died in Omaha, Neb., Dec. 17, 1904, Joseph Whipple Eldridge. He was born at Logan, Ohio, Sept. 5, 1827. More than fifty years ago Brother Eldridge embraced the First-day Adventist faith. Later he moved to Omaha, Neb., where he embraced the third angel’s message through the labors of Elder Luther Warren. He has been a faithful worker for the Master. His last illness was brief, but he was ready to meet the end. Thus another witness of the falling of the stars in 1833 has passed away. Funeral service was held at the Seventh-day Adventist church in Omaha, where words of comfort were spoken by the writer.
C. R. KITE.
BOOTH.—Died at the home of Brother Frank Potterton, in St. Helena, Cal., Jan. 19, 1905, of consumption, Louis D. Booth, aged 23 years, 3 months, and 25 days. Feb. 19, 1900, in company with Elder F. J. Hutchins, he started for the Bay Islands, where he rendered faithful service for over two years. He then went to Battle Creek, Mich., to better fit himself for the Lord’s work. While there, in May, 1903, his health failed. He went to Arizona, thence to California, constantly failing in health. He died with a bright hope of immortality when Jesus comes. Funeral service was conducted by the writer.
H. A. ST. JOHN.
GODSMARK.—Died at our home, in Louisville, Ky., Sabbath morning, Jan. 14, 1905, of old age, Richard Godsmark, in the eighty-third year of his life. Father was born of Quaker parentage, near London, England, April 29, 1822. At the age of seventeen he came to this country with the other members of his family, that they might find a respite from the persecutions that were being heaped upon the adherents of the Quaker religion. In 1844 he moved to southern Michigan, and began to hew him out a home in the forests near the site where Battle Creek now stands. In 1852 he was married to the widow of Harvey Lane, the mother of Elders E. B. and S. H. Lane and of Mrs. J. W. Batcheller and Mrs. H. M. Hops. As the result of the second marriage, two children were born,—my sister Clara, the former wife of J. B. Sperry, and the writer. In the spring of 1853 he heard, for the first time, the special truths held by the Adventist people, and in the fall of that year began the observance of the seventh-day Sabbath. From this time on his whole life was wrapped up in the message, and he did all within his power to help the three sons to become public laborers in advancing the interests of their cause. He felled the trees and hauled the timbers for the first publishing office owned by our people in Battle Creek, and when the first power press was bought, gave half of the little he owned to help buy it. Father and mother gave liberally of their means to start the work in that early day, and gladly sacrificed to have a part in the erection of the buildings and the starting of the various departments of this message. Like a shock of corn fully ripe for its harvest, he went to his final rest. Sabbath morning, without a pain or a struggle, he peacefully passed away while sitting in his comfortable arm-chair. For the three days preceding his demise he simply slept more than usual, and took less nourishment. He knew the end was coming, and expressed himself as ready and willing to go, knowing it would be but a short time until the Life-giver would come and call forth his sleeping saints. We brought his remains home to the old burying-ground at Bedford, seven miles from Battle Creek. Words of comfort were spoken by Elder I. D. Van Horn. We laid him to rest by the side of our mother, and gladly look forward to the time when the trump shall sound, and we, if faithful, shall again meet the ones we have laid to rest.
OTHO C. GODSMARK.
Address
THE address of Elder John F. Jones is now 16 Seymore St., Cumberland, Md.
Publications Wanted
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, post-paid:—
Sophronia Hurd, Lupton, Mich., Signs, Life Boat, Instructor, Little Friend.
Birdie Cruzan, 1213 W. 9th St., Joplin Mo., Signs, REVIEW, Watchman, and tracts.
R. E. X. Haughey, Box 154, Snyder, Okla., Signs, Instructor, Little Friend, etc.
J. W. Buckland, Box 218, Great Bend, Kan., REVIEW, Signs, Life Boat, Instructor, Little Friend, tracts.
Mrs. Fannie Kattman, New Seamen’s Bethel, cor. Josephine and Levee, New Orleans, La., books, periodicals, and tracts.
Miss Ammy W. Welsh, 724 Eleventh St., Bowling Green, Ky., periodicals and tracts, including health and temperance and religious liberty literature. Can use large quantities.
W. B. Walters, 736 W. Chapel St., Columbus, Ohio, REVIEW, Signs, Watchman, Life Boat, Life and Health, to be used at U. S. barracks.
Christmas at Caterham Sanitarium
FROM a report in the Caterham Weekly Press and County Post, we note that the children of the town were remembered at Christmas time by the nurses and workers at the Caterham (England) Sanitarium, the “tips” from patients having been put into a common fund and devoted to this purpose. The Post says:—
A large Christmas tree was erected in one of the biggest rooms of the establishment, and there on Christmas eve the children gathered, being welcomed by Dr. Olsen, who talked to them, and asked questions concerning Palestine and the birth of Christ. In all cases the answers showed good training and understanding of the subject. A “good health tea” was served, and the children found it possible to satisfy hunger without animal food. Music also came into the program, and afterward Messrs. Priddie gave a lantern exhibition, consisting of the story of “Little Minnie,” one of Grimm’s fairy tales, and some humorous slides. At the close each child received a hamper containing fruit and nuts, and a parcel of garments, containing two, three, four, or five articles, according to their needs.
Pacific Medical Association Meeting
WE have received from Dr. W. R. Simmons, the president of the Pacific Medical Association, the following brief report of the recent meeting of the executive committee of the association, which was held at Mountain View, Cal.:—
Our meetings were held in connection with the Bookmen’s Convention and the Union Conference Committee meetings, but time was given for our medical meetings. Not so many of our physicians were present as we had hoped, but during the meeting quite a number came in. There were also several nurses and business men representing the food and vegetarian restaurant work.
The meeting at half-past four was devoted to the medical missionary work. Different subjects pertaining to our medical, food, and restaurant work were discussed. One important theme was, “What can be done to forward the interests of the medical missionary work on from the Pacific Coast, and the relation of that work to the Pacific Union Conference.” This subject was taken up with interest, and discussed by a number of the brethren present. Brethren Haynes and Fulton gave reports of the food and restaurant work, and also brought out some new ideas in regard to carrying on this branch of the work. One afternoon of the session was devoted to the report of the different sanitarium interests on the Pacific Coast, reports being made from southern California by Brother E. R. Palmer; from Seattle and Tacoma by Elder E. L. Stewart, and from Los Angeles by Elder C. Santee. While our meetings were not largely attended by the medical men, yet we feel that they were of interest, and profitable to all.
Young People Support Mission Work
DURING the last two years or more the Young People’s Society of Battle Creek has contributed over a thousand dollars for Dr. Keichline’s support in Egypt.
Greetings from the South Russian Conference
By postal card from the shores of the Black Sea, Elder H. J. Loebsack sends the greetings of the South Russian Conference to the believers “in all the world.” Their message to us is that of Heb. 10:35-39: “Cast not away therefore your confidence, . . . for yet a little while, and he that shall come will come, and will not tarry.” Our Russian brethren are of abounding courage.
A Printing Outfit for Brazil
ON February 3 Brother G. Sabeff, a printer, sailed from New York for Rio de Janeiro. He goes to operate the little printing outfit for which Brother Lipke solicited funds at some of the western camp-meetings last year. A press that was donated by the Emmanuel Missionary College has just been shipped. Thus Brazil is to have an outfit for publishing the truth among its many millions. It will help the enterprise greatly if any who have not yet paid pledges taken by Brother Lipke will do so as early as possible, sending the same to the local conference treasury.
Religious Liberty Day Plans
By Editor
THE readings for Sabbath, February 25, the day set apart for the consideration of the general subject of religious liberty, are printed in this paper, beginning on the eleventh page. A suggestive program has also been prepared, and is presented in connection with the readings. We hope our church officers will enter heartily into the plans for this special day, and prepare beforehand for successful meetings. In some cases it may be profitable for two or more churches to hold union services on this day. Suitable announcement should be made on Sabbath, February 18, and let all remember that a collection is to be taken for the benefit of the religious liberty work. Those intimately connected with this phase of our work recognize the timeliness of the revival of interest and effort in this direction, and we hope that the donation will be a liberal one.
The Church’s Endangered Liberty
By Editor
WE hope that all our people will note carefully the following expressions from the reading by Sister White in our Religious Liberty Department in this week’s issue: “The time has come when the liberty of the church of Christ is endangered.” “The oppression of Christ’s church would apparently be a great victory for the side of the transgressors of the Sabbath, and would cause rejoicing among evil-doers.” “If the forces of the enemy gain the victory now, it will be because the churches have neglected their God-given work.” The last expression particularly is worthy of careful consideration. When there is opposition to measures of the kind now before Congress, there is always the danger that action on them will be deferred until the very last, when they will be called up and rushed through without consideration. Congress does not close until March 4, inauguration day. Let earnest prayers continue to ascend that evil may not be allowed thus to triumph.
Washington, D. C
THE first meeting in Lafayette Opera House was held on Sunday evening, February 5. The evening was very stormy, but a large number were present, and, as far as I remember, the largest general collection ever taken by our people here in Washington was received for the expense of the meetings.
We are glad to report a large increase in the donations to the Washington building fund. The amount, as will be seen on page 20, stands at $56,965.59, leaving $43,034.41 to be supplied, if possible, before May 11. This means now that $3,238.37 must be supplied each week until that date. This would be a very large increase on the donations of this week, which are $1,398.36. At this rate, the whole amount would not be supplied before the tenth of September, 1905. Will not every reader of this article help at once by liberal donations to lighten the hearts of those bearing the responsibilities at the head of the work? A united, cheerful effort will quickly supply the rest of the one hundred thousand dollars still needed here in Washington.
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FORT WORTH, TEX., Jan. 18, 1905.
DEAR BRETHREN: It is with great joy I send you this post-office order ($3.50) as a contribution to our Washington work. The only sad part is, it is so small a gift, but the Lord will bless the small gifts if they are all we can give, and cause them to bring much good to his cause in the earth. . . . My whole soul is in the cause, and my prayers are with the workers at headquarters; for we see every day more and more how preciously the Lord led in moving the work to Washington, D. C. . . . Twenty-five cents is given by my four little children. . . . I can not understand how those who have means at their disposal can withhold giving abundantly to the cause at this time. If there ever was a time to work quickly and earnestly, it is now.