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Review and Herald, Vol. 92, No. 63.

I Will Not Fear
Earlier text: Amusing a Convalescent Child

Review and Herald Publishing Association

By F. M. WILCOX; I. A. FORD

NOTICE is hereby given that the thirteenth annual meeting of the members of the constituency of the Review and Herald Publishing Association, Washington, D. C., will be held in the Seventh-day Adventist church at South Lancaster, Mass., at 7 P. M., Jan. 8, 1916, for the election of six trustees for the coming year to take the place of six whose term of office expires at that time, and for the transaction of such other business as may properly come before the meeting.
The members of this corporation are,—the members of the following committees: the executive committee of the General Conference of Seventh-day Adventists, the executive committee of the North American Division Conference of Seventh-day Adventists, the executive committee of the Atlantic Union Conference of Seventh-day Adventists, the executive committee of the Eastern Canadian Union Conference of Seventh-day Adventists, the executive committee of the Lake Union Conference of Seventh-day Adventists, the executive committee of the Columbia Union Conference of Seventh-day Adventists, the executive committee of each local conference of Seventh-day Adventists within the territory of the above-named union conferences of Seventh-day Adventists; and the general agents of the above-named union conferences of Seventh-day Adventists, the field agents and the tract society secretaries within the territory of the above-named union conferences of Seventh-day Adventists, the editors of periodicals published by the Review and Herald Publishing Association, the managers of the publishing house departments and branch offices, and such persons as have received certificates of membership in the association.
By order of the board of trustees.
F. M. WILCOX, President; I. A. FORD, Secretary.

South Texas Conference

By J. A. LELAND; C. C. MATTISON

THE South Texas Conference is hereby called to convene in the Seventh-day Adventist church in San Antonio, Tex., at 9 A. M., Thursday, Dec. 23, 1915, for the election of officers and the transaction of such other business as may properly come before the meeting. Let all delegates be present at the first meeting.
J. A. LELAND, President; C. C. MATTISON, Secretary.

South Texas Conference Association

By J. A. LELAND; C. C. MATTISON

THE South Texas Conference Association of Seventh-day Adventists is hereby called to convene in the Seventh-day Adventist church in San Antonio, Tex., at 10 A. M., Monday, Dec. 27, 1915, for the election of officers and the transaction of such other business as may properly come before the meeting.
J. A. LELAND, President; C. C. MATTISON, Secretary.

Eastern Canadian Union Conference

By M. N. CAMPBELL; EDNA P. LEACH

NOTICE is hereby given that the eighth biennial session of the Eastern Canadian Union Conference of Seventh-day Adventists will be held at Toronto, Ontario, in the West Side church, Jan. 11-16, 1916, for the election of officers for the ensuing term, and for the transaction of such other business as may require consideration. The first meeting is called for three o’clock, January 11. Each conference in the union is entitled to one delegate for the organization and to one additional delegate for each one hundred members. The members of the executive committee of the union are delegates ex officio.
M. N. CAMPBELL, President;
EDNA P. LEACH, Acting Secretary.

Central California Conference Association

By N. P. NEILSEN; G. A. WHEELER

THE Central California Conference Association of Seventh-day Adventists will hold its fourth annual meeting in connection with the conference meeting in the Seventh-day Adventist church, corner O and Mariposa Sts., Fresno, Cal., Jan. 11-16, 1916, for electing a board of trustees and transacting such other business as may come before the conference. The first meeting of the association is called for January 13, at 10 A. M. All delegates of the conference are members of the association.
N. P. NEILSEN, President; G. A. WHEELER, Secretary.

Central California Conference

By N. P. NEILSEN; G. A. WHEELER

The fifth annual session of the Central California Conference of Seventh-day Adventists will be held Jan. 11-16, 1916, in the church, corner O and Mariposa Sts., Fresno, Cal., for electing officers and transacting such other business as may come before the meeting. The first business meeting of the conference is called to convene at 10 A. M., January 12.
A full attendance of the delegates is earnestly requested, the ratio being one delegate for each church organization, and one additional delegate for every fifteen members or fraction thereof when more than seven.
The conference committee and ordained ministers are delegates at large.
N. P. NEILSEN, President; G. A. WHEELER, Secretary.

For Sale for Missionary Work

A NICE house and lot in Graysville, within five minutes' walk of the school; about four blocks from church. Has good well, cellar, twenty fruit trees; is in good repair; four rooms downstairs and one above; chicken house, etc. Will sell for $400 cash or on short payments.
One splendid building lot 60 x 210, at the sanitarium, Orlando, Fla. Good location; about two blocks from main building. Cost owner $125. Price, cash or short payments, $90.
These properties have been given to missionary work, and all the proceeds will go into the cause. Write to W. H. Branson, Graysville, Tenn.

Request for Prayer

“I WISH to ask the REVIEW family to pray for the conversion and healing of my son. He is afflicted with an incurable disease,” writes an Oregon mother.

Home Missionary Department

E. M. Graham - - General Secretary
F. W. Paap - - N. Am. Div. Secretary

Obituaries

Netterfield.—Mary Netterfield, of the St. Joseph church, died Nov. 20, 1915, aged 73 years. She fell asleep in the hope of soon meeting her Saviour. For fifteen years she was a member of the Seventh-day Adventist Church. She is survived by her husband and two daughters. John I. Easterly.
Allton.—Lydia Burton Allton was born in New York State, Aug. 4, 1844, and died at the home of her daughter, in Battle Creek, Mich., Nov. 19, 1915. For several months she had been a patient sufferer. She believed in God and his Word. The remains were taken to Convis for interment. G. E. Langdon.
Fuller.—On Nov. 13, 1915, Lydia E. Fuller, aged 71 years, fell asleep at the home of her son, in Conneaut, Ohio. She was a woman of great faith, and was loved and respected by all who knew her. In 1895 she united with the Seventh-day Adventist Church. Her son, one brother, and three sisters survive. W. J. Venen.
Burdoin.—Julia Anna Burdon was born March 23, 1841, near Syracuse, N. Y., and died in Proctor, Minn., Nov. 23, 1915. She accepted present truth about thirty-seven years ago, while living in Grundy County, Missouri, and rejoiced in the keeping power of God until the end of her life. Two sons and one daughter survive. The writer conducted the funeral service. Temple White.
Hansen.—Kate Hansen was born in Denmark, June 11, 1829, and died in Fresno, Cal., Nov. 18, 1915. She accepted the third angel's message under the labors of Elder J. G. Matteson, about the year 1861, and rejoiced in the light of present truth until called by death. Four daughters and one son survive. We laid her to rest awaiting the voice of the Life-giver. N. P. Neilsen.
Loyd.—Edwin Yerian Loyd was born May 18, 1914, and died Aug. 19, 1915. There are left to mourn the loss of this loved one, his father, mother, and three sisters. The funeral service was conducted by the writer, and we laid the little one to rest in the quiet cemetery at Sergeant Bluff, Iowa, there to await the call of the Life-giver. W. A. McKibben.
Humphrey.—James M. Humphrey was born in 1827, in Genesee County, New York, and died July 8, 1915, in Corry, Pa. He leaves a wife, two sons, and two daughters. During the Civil War he was a member of the One Hundred and Eleventh Pennsylvania Infantry. His life as a faithful soldier of the cross won for him a large circle of friends, to whom the writer spoke words of comfort from Rev. 14:13. W. F. Schwartz.
Showers.—Sarah Jane Showers was born in Liningville, Pa., Feb. 8, 1850, and died at the Warren Hospital, Sept. 29, 1915. She was united in marriage with E. O. Showers in 1866. Four sons and one daughter were born to them. In 1903 she accepted the third angel's message. The funeral service was conducted in the chapel in Evergreen Cemetery, Union City, by the writer. W. F. Schwartz.
Johnson.—Julius Johnson died as the result of an accident, at Aromas, Cal., Oct. 15, 1915. He was born in Laaland, Denmark, April 11, 1856, and came to America in 1878, settling in Iowa. The same year he was united in marriage with Sena Fredericksen, and to them were born seven children, of whom six survive. In 1886 he accepted present truth. His wife died in 1891, and later he was married to Anna Adamson, who, with one of their two children, survives. In 1909 Brother Johnson moved to California, and at the time of his death was living on a fruit ranch at Aromas. He was an earnest Christian, and was held in high esteem by all who knew him. The bereaved wife and seven children were present at the funeral service. Albert E. Place.
Swearingen.—Nicholas B. Swearingen was born in Concordia, Kans., July 3, 1868, and died in Portland, Oregon, Nov. 13, 1915. His wife and three daughters are left to mourn. His hope in God was steadfast to the end. Funeral services were held in Ridgefield, Wash., Elder A. J. Stover assisting the writer. C. A. Purdom.
Nothstine.—Keneth Nothstine was born Aug. 11, 1889, and was suddenly killed Nov. 9, 1915, at Covington, Ky. His parents accepted the truth a number of years ago, and Keneth was taught the third angel's message from childhood. His death is mourned by his father, mother, two sisters, one brother, and many friends. Words of comfort were spoken by the writer. W. M. Campbell.
Mitton.—Annie Carter was born March 14, 1892, and died at her home, in Moncton, New Brunswick, Nov. 17, 1915. She was united in marriage with Richard Mitton Nov. 26, 1913. Her husband, little girl, and mother, one sister, and two brothers are left to mourn. Sister Mitton was baptized at the age of eighteen, and united with the Moncton Seventh-day Adventist Church. Her help there will be greatly missed. C. H. Skinner.
Leggett.—Died in Rodney, Iowa, Oct. 14, 1915, Mrs. H. C. Leggett, aged 67 years, 4 months, and 4 days. Amanda Jane Furry was born in Maquoketa, Iowa, June 10, 1848. She was married Jan. 30, 1870, to Herman C. Leggett. Ten children were born to them, eight of whom are living. Her husband also is left to mourn. Sister Leggett was a faithful Christian, and for thirty-seven years a devout member of the Seventh-day Adventist Church. W. A. McKibben.
Smith.—Eva Rosanna Smith was born March 29, 1832, and died Nov. 9, 1915. Her parents came from Germany, settling in Muskingum County, Ohio. At the age of twenty-four she was married to Henry Smith. To them six children were born, three of whom are living. Sister Smith was left a widow in 1887. She accepted present truth in 1893, and was faithful in her Christian duties to the end of life. She sleeps in the hope of a part in the first resurrection. W. M. Campbell.
Whitford.—After a long and painful illness, Rosalinda Whitford died at the home of her sister, in Battle Creek, Mich., Nov. 3, 1915, aged 71 years and 9 months. At an early age she began the observance of the Bible Sabbath. For twenty-five years she was a resident of Battle Creek, and was faithful in her attendance at public worship, and generous in her gifts to the cause she loved. Funeral services were conducted by Elder G. E. Langdon, pastor of the Battle Creek church, assisted by Elders H. Nicola and L. McCoy. M. E. K.
Haas.—Almeda Martha Haas was born in Cass County, Michigan, in 1861, and died in Battle Creek, Mich., Nov. 7, 1915. She was baptized by the writer last August, at which time she united with the Seventh-day Adventist Church. She seemed to have a very clear experience, and was resigned to God's will. Her parents accepted the truth through reading a tract which a younger daughter found in a car seat several years ago. Two sisters and one brother, with their families, are left to sorrow, but they find comfort in the blessed hope. Geo. E. Langdon.
Smith.—Adolphus Smith, who for years was a contributor to the Review and Herald, fell asleep Nov. 2, 1915. He was born in Greece, N. Y., Aug. 13, 1835. His boyhood days were spent in Detroit, Mich., and there, in 1861, he was united in marriage with Miss Eliza Kendall, who survives him. Most of their married life was spent in or near Grand Rapids, Mich. Brother Smith accepted the third angel's message in 1865, under the ministry of Elder James White. In 1904 he was ordained to the gospel ministry, and from that time until his death devoted all his energies to the advancement of the truth he loved. His consistent Christian life won for him many friends. J. G. Lamson.
Neault.—Bertha Caroline John was born May 6, 1863, in Prussia, and died in Mendota, Wis., Nov. 15, 1915. At the age of seventeen years she was married to James Neault, of Wausau, Wis., and four of their five children survive. Our sister accepted present truth fifteen years ago, and was a devout member of the church at Moon, Wis., until her death. E. E. Thorbridge.
Wark.—Edna J. Wark was born in Rocksand, Mich., Feb. 22, 1854, and died Nov. 11, 1915, in Orting, Wash. She was married twice, and is survived by an aged husband and four children. About four years ago she accepted the faith held by Seventh-day Adventists, through the efforts of Elder J. A. Holbrook, and remained faithful until death. Funeral services were conducted by the writer. T. Z. Andrews.
Bosteter.—Margaret Fletcher Bosteter died in her eighty-sixth year, at the home of her daughter, in Hillsdale, Mich. The last eighteen years of her life she was a devout member of the Seventh-day Adventist Church, and during her long illness her trust in God never wavered. Four children are left to mourn. The funeral service was conducted by the writer, assisted by Reverend Jefferson of the Baptist Church. L. F. Westfall.
Charles.—Fannie M. Charles was born in Tennessee, Jan. 13, 1855, and died in West Frankfort, Ill., Nov. 3, 1915. Two years ago she heard and accepted the third angel's message, and until her death labored earnestly for its advancement, taking special interest in the circulation of our literature. We fully believe that she sleeps in Jesus, and will come forth in the first resurrection, clad in immortality. She is survived by two daughters and one son. C. W. Curtis.
Whitaker.—Chester Leroy Whitaker was born in Yreka, Cal., Sept. 4, 1898, and died in Phoenix, Ariz., Oct. 27, 1915. He joined his parents in Arizona last April, coming from the State of Washington because of poor health. Through the influence of a godly father and mother he was led to accept Christ, and it was the privilege of the writer to baptize him September 15. He fell asleep with the bright hope of a part in the first resurrection. J. Ernest Bond.
Shanko.—Died at the home of her parents, near Dogden, N. Dak., Nov. 13, 1915, Mrs. Katie Kritzke-Shanko, aged 21 years and 12 days. She was born in Tarascha, Russia, and came to America in 1900. Ten years later she was converted to God, and at the time of her death was a consistent member of the Dogden Seventh-day Adventist Church. A large company of relatives and friends were present at the funeral service, which was conducted in both English and Russian. M. B. Van Kirk.
Ake.—Rebecca Ake, of Beaver City, Nebr., died Oct. 29, 1915, aged 87 years, 2 months, and 7 days. She was born in Somerset County, Pennsylvania, and her maiden name was Myers. In 1847 she was united in marriage with Hiram De Losier. After his death she was married to Elisha Whiteis, but was again left a widow. Her third husband is also dead. Six of her nine children are left to mourn, among whom is Miss Samantha Whiteis, for many years a missionary in India. B. L. House.
Morrison.—Minnie L. Gotfredson was born March 10, 1853, in Denmark, Wis. In 1869 she was converted to God and united with the Seventh-day Adventist Church, in which she was a faithful and devoted worker until her last sickness. On Oct. 10, 1881, she was married to Dr. Albert N. Hale. Three sons were born to them, two of whom survive. Being left a widow, Mrs. Hale was united in marriage with John M. Morrison, of Lincoln, Nebr., in 1900. She fell asleep Nov. 13, 1915. Sister Morrison was a public-spirited woman, especially interested in the work of temperance and prison reform. Her two sons, three sisters, and three brothers, together with a large number of friends, are left to mourn. Elder B. L. House conducted funeral services at College View, Nebr., and the body was taken to Green Bay, Wis., for interment.

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Special Club Prices

ON PERIODICALS

Beginning December 1 and continuing until February 1, the following special club prices will be given on periodicals for full-year subscriptions:—
Review $1.80 Little Friend $ .65
Instructor 1.00 Watchman .80
Sabbath School Worker .35 Atlantic Union Gleaner .25
Christian Educator .80 Southern Union Worker .25
Life and Health .80 Columbia Union Visitor .25
Liberty .25 Lake Union Herald .35
Signs (weekly) 1.50 Northern Union Reaper .40
Signs Monthly .80 North. Pac. Un. Gleaner .25
THE FAMILY GROUP, $5
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Instructor Life and Health
Worker Liberty
Five Sets Present Truth Series
It will be easy to select and to order clubs this year. One has only to pick out the papers desired, and to send the sum of the special club prices of the papers selected to the tract society, naming the papers wanted. Send $5 for the Family Group. Name of papers not necessary in orders for this group.
Two or more papers to one address constitutes a club. Several persons cannot club together and order single papers to separate addresses. The term “club” applies to papers, not to individuals.
All club orders should be sent through the tract societies. By the tract societies the clubs ordered will be promptly separated and forwarded directly to the houses issuing the papers. Through the tract societies, therefore, will be the quickest way to secure papers ordered in clubs this year.

En Route for South America

By N. Z. TOWN

Room 903, ninth floor, 32 Union Square East, New York, is not a very pretentious-appearing place, but it is one of the most interesting spots in New York City for Seventh-day Adventists. It is only about fifteen by sixteen feet, with one window looking out over the roofs of the adjoining buildings. Here is located the Eastern branch of the Review and Herald Publishing Association, under the charge of Brother L. W. Graham and his helpers, Brethren J. D. Snider, H. S. House, and Elliott Chaplin. The continual growth of our colporteur work made it imperative that our large publishing houses in this country establish branch houses in convenient distributing centers, as the long freight hauls were too uncertain.
The New York Branch was opened in 1907. The literature sales the first year amounted to $26,607.70. This work has gradually grown until during 1914 the value of sales was $56,466.53, and during 1915 the grand total will be $90,000. This branch alone sold 45,802 copies of "The World's Crisis." Here is also a depository for our foreign literature in this country. Supplies of literature in thirty-three languages are kept in stock.
But the New York office is much more than a branch of the Review and Herald. It is a sort of clearing house for our Mission Board. When missionaries are routed to their fields via New York, they ship their goods in care of L. W. Graham, New York, and he sees that they are put on board ship. Requests from our missionaries for necessary purchases receive prompt attention.
Missionaries also appreciate this office as a place where they may meet and make final arrangements before sailing. Many look back with grateful hearts to the help our brethren in New York were able to give them in speeding them on their way.
Friday morning, December 10, the party leaving for South America, consisting of Elder O. Montgomery, Mrs. Montgomery, and Martha, their twelve-year-old daughter, Prof. W. W. Prescott, Mrs. Prescott, and the writer, met in Brother Graham's office to make final arrangements for sailing the next day. On November 18, at the autumn council, when action was taken by the General Conference Committee to organize South America into a division conference, Elder Montgomery was asked to go to that field to take the presidency of the new division. It was a sudden call, as he would have to sail from New York on December 11. When he sent a night letter to Mrs. Montgomery to see how she felt about it, the reply came back, "Willing to go where God may call." So in about two weeks Brother and Sister Montgomery sold off their household goods, packed their trunks, visited their relatives in Michigan, and arrived in New York a day ahead of time for their boat.
Our first stop will be in Brazil, where we expect to attend the conference of the Brazilian Union at the end of December and the first part of January. After spending about a month in Brazil, we go to Argentina, to attend the biennial session of the South American Union Conference. At this meeting the division conference will be organized. After spending a few weeks in the River Plate fields, we shall visit Chile, Bolivia, Peru, and possibly Ecuador; and those of us who are to return, plan to reach Panama about May 1. N. Z. TOWN.

Elder Fitzgerald Visits Washington

Elder W. J. Fitzgerald, president of the British Union Conference, passed through Washington the latter part of last week, on his return from the autumn council.

Passport Photograph Requirements

‘Those who may find it necessary to apply for passports, are requested to please observe that the three photographs that are now required for identification, should be printed on thin paper, not on post card material. Requirements make it necessary for the signature of the applicant to be written across the face of the photographs intended for the passport. When the wife is to accompany her husband, it is well for her to sit with him for the identification photographs.

Religious Liberty in Peru

A LETTER from Elder E. L. Maxwell, superintendent of the Inca Union Mission in South America, states that the Peruvian Congress voted the religious liberty clause in the constitution that failed to pass last year. An uproar was created in the galleries of the House of Deputies by Roman Catholic women at the time the amendment was publicly promulgated. Lovers of religious liberty will rejoice that the constitutional law of Peru now tolerates other religions than the Roman Catholic.

Chinese Signs of the Times Circulation

Dr. A. C. Selmon, in reporting a recent visit to Hunan to attend a general meeting, speaks of the encouraging growth in the circulation of their Chinese monthly Signs of the Times. He says: “For the five months, from May to September, the Hunan canvassers have sent in 7,614 yearly subscriptions. They have received from subscriptions and magazine sales 3,400 strings of cash (about $2,500 Mexican), as compared with 916 strings (about $674) for the same months last year. Thirty canvassers were sent out after the meeting.”

Baptisms in Kingston, Jamaica

From Jamaica Elder E. C. Boger sends the good word that thirty-eight were recently added to the Kingston church by baptism. This church now has a membership of about 550.

Readers as Centers of Influence

In China only about one man in twenty-five can read. Those possessing this ability become centers of influence in their communities, gathering their neighbors about them and passing on to others the news of the day, and oftentimes the gospel news.

A Brahman Accepts Christianity

RECENTLY a baptized Brahman in Madras, India, escaped the ostracism which usually results from accepting Christianity. He has remained among his former friends, his own immediate family permitting him to live with them in the home. This is a very uncommon occurrence; for usually even though a man's attainments may be ever so high, to accept Christ invariably means banishment from home.

The Lord’s Supper for Isolated Believers

A good suggestion is offered to camp meeting workers by a note from Australia, mentioning that at the close of the New South Wales camp meeting, the isolated believers met for the ordinance of the Lord's Supper, conducted by two of the workers present. Being very seldom privileged to be present at quarterly meeting occasions, a service of this kind would prove truly a bright spot in the experience of isolated believers.

Workers Depart for Australia

A PARTY, consisting of Elder J. E. Fulton, and Elder and Mrs. C. M. Snow and their daughter, left San Francisco for Australia on December 7. Brother Fulton is returning to his field from a somewhat extended tour through Asia and his visit to the autumn council, while Brother Snow and family, as announced on this page recently, are going to Australia to connect with the publishing work at Warburton, Brother Snow having been called to editorial work there. The coming of this party is anticipated with much pleasure by the brethren and sisters in Australia.
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