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Report of Religious Liberty Department of Lake Union Conference

By J. G. Lamson

It is with some embarrassment that I undertake to make a report of the work in this union properly coming under the head of the Religious Liberty Department, for only a comparatively small portion of my time has been spent in this work. It was understood at the time I was called to take up this work, two years ago, that only a limited portion of my time would be demanded by the general work. During the summer of 1906 I attended eight camp-meetings, and last summer four. Besides these, I have attended two general meetings. The religious liberty work proper has received the earnest consideration and support of the local conferences. In Ohio, Indiana, Michigan, and Wisconsin, close attention has been paid to the legislatures by persons specially chosen for that work. In Michigan the regular sessions of the legislature and the constitutional convention recently closed, have had the careful attention of one of our workers definitely assigned to that work. The results have been especially good. The department in Wisconsin had a hard fight before its legislature last year. The Sunday bill proposed there was the most unique of any that has ever come to my attention. If ever any bill was framed on the basis of a “civil rest day,” this was the one. But we are glad to say that without any

question the earnest work of our Wisconsin brethren was the most potent factor in defeating the bill. Our brethren in the other States were required to meet bills of a local nature.

The biennial period now closing records the beginning of Sunday prosecution in this union; and a well-defined movement to ignore the exemption clause in these laws has begun. We are now compelled to admit that it will not be necessary that there shall be special or additional Sunday legislation, nor for amendments to the Constitution to be passed, in order to bring prosecution against observers of the seventh day. By one means or another the end will be accomplished. A justice will be found who will decide that unless the seventh day is observed from twelve midnight to twelve midnight, or some other legal or technical turn will be taken, so that one can not claim exemption; and when the Lord’s Spirit has been withdrawn from men to a sufficient degree, some will be found ready to hale Sabbath believers before courts and commit them to prison.

A most unique case, which occurred not long ago, was that of a man who had once been baptized into the Adventist faith, but had never joined a church, who kept his photograph gallery open on Sunday. He claimed exemption from prosecution for Sunday work upon the ground of being an observer of the seventh day. It was proved, however, that he did a considerable amount of business on the seventh day, though perhaps not as much as on other days. At times he refrained from much of his labor on the Sabbath, and yet would do business. The jurors disagreed, and the case was dismissed; but all the animus was present.

A most notable contest over Sunday enforcement occurred in the city of Grand Rapids, Mich., where an ordinance had been passed closing the theaters on Sunday. The people of Grand Rapids, under their charter, had been given the right of referendum. This was invoked, and the contest against the carrying out of the ordinance was very warm. The ordinance was defeated by a majority of six hundred in a total of approximately twenty-five thousand votes. So far as our knowledge extends, this, the first use of the referendum in the Lake Union Conference, and that on the Sunday question, was a victory in favor of freedom of conscience.

It needs now, not faith, but sight only, to know that the Religious Liberty Department of our work is about to become the hottest corner of the battle-field. The rank and file must be drilled for battle.

And another thing, in the near future, to human eyes, it may appear that our army is meeting defeat. So far religious legislation and the enforcement of Sunday laws have been delayed and held in check; but the day is close at hand when all our efforts to keep Sunday laws from the statute-books, and all our opposition to Sunday enforcement, will prove unavailing. We shall then need to be men and women who can face apparent defeat without discouragement or wavering; who can see not only the chariots and hosts of our advancing enemies, but also the horses and hosts and chariots of fire in the mountains beyond.

J. G. LAMSON, Secretary.

Christian Liberty

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

Reports, Notes, and Comments Pertaining to the Current History of the Rights of Conscience

Conducted by the Religious Liberty Bureau

K. C. RUSSELL, — — — — — Chairman W. A. COLCORD, — — — — — Secretary

The United Christian Party

THE United Christian party in a convention held at Rock Island, Ill., May 1, nominated a national ticket as follows: For president of the United States, Daniel B. Turney, of Decatur, Ill.; and for vice-president of the United States, L. S. Coffin, of Fort Dodge, Iowa. In his letter accepting the nomination, Mr. Turney said: “The problems which confront our nation and the rest of the world, can be solved by political and personal application of the ten commandments, the golden rule, and the wise and paternal principles in the God-honoring platform of united Christians.” In accepting the nomination for the vice-presidency, Mr. Coffin declared that the united Christian party “may be the germ of a mighty power whose influence is bound in the not-far distant future to mold and elevate the standard of government in this so-called Christian nation.” Thus this party is fully committed to the un-American principle of the union of religion and the state. Indeed, the official organ of the party makes this statement: “Whenever and wherever you hear a man say, ‘Do not mix religion with politics,’ or read, ‘Keep state and church separate,’ you may know that antichrist is either talking or writing.”

Business Notices

This department is conducted especially for the accommodation of the Seventh-day Adventist readers of this paper.

Brief business notices will be published subject to the discretion of the publishers, and on compliance with the following—

Conditions

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We open no accounts for advertising, and cash must accompany each order.

A charge of one dollar will be made for each insertion of forty words or less. Each additional word, initial, or group of figures in excess of forty, will cost three cents.

No discount for several insertions.

WANTED.—At once, a competent cook. State experience and give references with reply. Address C. W. Larson, Iowa Sanitarium, Des Moines, Iowa.

WANTED.—To correspond with graduate nurses of both sexes. Give school of graduation, experience, age, etc. Address Garden City Sanitarium, San Jose, Cal.

FOR SALE.—Beautiful Imported Bible Mottoes. Special, 100 Bible cards, $3; 100 of our heavy 12 x 16 paper mottoes, $6. 27,000 sold in April and half of May. We have four languages,—English, Danish, Swedish, and German. The more you buy, the less they cost. 15 for $1 by mail. Address, with stamp, Hampton Art Co., Lock Box 257, Hampton, Iowa.

FOR SALE.—At reasonable price, good bakery and confectionery store, doing $1,000 net a year. Write for information to F. A. Wright, 207 Territorial St., Benton Harbor, Mich.

LETTERS from old customers inquiring for Keifer Pears prompt us to announce price as before, $1.15 for single two-bushel crate. Five or more, $1 each. Send money-order to Occoquan Fruit Farm, Occoquan, Va.

FOR SALE.—Sanitarium Cooking Oil, pure and healthful; no odor; keeps indefinitely: 5-gal. can, $3.50; 10-gal. can, $7; 64 cents a gal. in ½ bbl. and bbl. lots; 30 gal. and 50 gal. Address Sanitarium Cooking Oil Co., Louisville, Ky.

HYGIENIC COOKING OIL, the standard food fat among our people. 5 gal., $3.40; 10 gal., $6.55; 60 cents a gal. in bbl. and ½ bbl. lots. Shipped from Louisville, Ky. Send stamp for cook-booklet and descriptive circulars. Address Dr. O. C. Godsmark, Chattanooga, Tenn.

WANTED.—Strong young or middle-aged man and woman, married or single, on farm in Tennessee. Steady work, good wages, but must be experienced farm hands. City people not wanted. Come at once, or can agree to commence October 15. Address A. M. Pollock, R. F. D. 2, Ashland City, Tenn.

FOR SALE.—Owing to the death of my husband, Harry Weber, I wish to dispose of a desirable, well-stocked dairy and poultry ranch of one hundred sixty acres in a rapidly developing section of northern Colorado. Good improvements and equipment. Free range. Good prospect for irrigation. Cheap if taken soon. Mrs. Angelia W. Weber, Carr, Colo.

FOR SALE.—Large ten-room house and seven-room cottage between Owosso and Corunna, Mich., on electric car-line. Both equipped with barn, hen-house, well, cistern, cellar, wagon-shed, etc. 2 acres and 1½ acres respectively. Church and church-school buildings near. Families needed to keep up school. Address J. A. Reavis, Box 31, Route 1, Owosso, Mich.

NURSES WANTED.—At once, a competent lady nurse and a male nurse, between twenty-five and thirty-five. Must be graduates, qualified for any line of nursing, of good address and good education. Wages, forty dollars a month, board and room. A chance for increase to the most efficient. No transportation. Give references. Send photo. Address F. M. Rossiter, M. D., Sanitarium, North Yakima, Wash.

FOR SALE.—Being called in my labor to locate in another place, my home in Fort Worth, Tex., is for sale. I have a pleasant, modern house, with seven living rooms, a bath-room without fixtures, water in the house and outside, an east front, house newly built last fall, a small barn, and lot 50 x 150 feet, with an added alley of twenty feet. One block from street-car line. Located in the southwest part of the city, in the most inviting residence portion, called “Hemphill Heights.” Many in the North have written to ask me of the climate, water, etc., of this part of Texas. The water is soft and pure, and we have had but little freezing weather or frost since I have been in the State. Will take $2,500, part cash, balance on time if desired. This property is a real bargain, and is advancing rapidly in value. We have an organized church, and regular meetings. If you desire a home in this mild climate, write me for a more full description. Clarence Santee. Keene, Johnson Co., Tex.

The Northern Illinois Camp-Meeting

By Wm. Covert.

THE annual camp-meeting for Northern Illinois is to be held in Streator, August 20-30. Excellent accommodations are provided on the Chautauqua grounds, and these have been secured for the camp-meeting. Everything that could be desired is furnished, and we shall be glad to have a full camp of our people in the tents to be pitched there. The place for every Seventh-day Adventist belonging to the conference during the time of the meeting is in this camp. We confidently expect an occasion of unusual interest, and therefore plead for a large attendance. Wm. COVERT.

Vermont, Notice!

By O. O. FARNSWORTH

THE forty-sixth annual conference of Seventh-day Adventists of Vermont will be held in connection with the camp-meeting in Waterbury, Vt., August 20-31.

O. O. FARNSWORTH, President.

Notice !

By C. A. HANSEN

Notice !

THE first meeting of the sixth annual session of the North Michigan Conference will be held on the camp-ground at Petoskey, Mich., at 9 A. M., on Friday, Aug. 28, 1908, to elect officers and to transact the usual business connected with the conference. A full delegation is desired at the first meeting.

C. A. HANSEN, President.

Notice !

By C. A. HANSEN

THE sixth annual session of the North Michigan Conference Association of Seventh-day Adventists is hereby called to convene at the camp-ground at Petoskey, Mich., Aug. 28, 1908, at 10 A. M., to elect officers and to transact any other business which may legally come before this meeting.

C. A. HANSEN, President.

East Michigan Camp-Meeting

By E. K. SLADE

THE annual camp-meeting of the East Michigan Conference is to be held at Lapeer, August 20-30. This is to be an important meeting. Good help will be present from the union conference, also from the General Conference. Any correspondence in reference thereto, with all orders for tents, etc., should be addressed to the undersigned, at Holly, Mich. E. K. SLADE, President.

West Virginia Camp-Meeting

By J. M. REES

THE annual camp-meeting and conference of Seventh-day Adventists in West Virginia will be held at Charleston, August 27 to September 6. The regular business of the conference will be transacted, officers elected, and plans laid for the coming year. The first meeting in the conference session will be held Friday, August 28, at 10 A. M. Let every delegate plan to be present at this first meeting, that we may start our work promptly.

J. M. REES, President.

NOTICES AND APPOINTMENTS

Camp-Meetings for 1908

ATLANTIC UNION CONFERENCE

Maine, Brownville ................................ Aug. 20-30 Vermont, Waterbury .............................. Aug. 20-31 Western New York, Buffalo ....................... Sept. 3-13 New York, Norwich ................................ Sept. 10-20

CANADIAN UNION CONFERENCE

Ontario, Toronto ................................ Aug. 20-30 Quebec — ........................................... Aug. 27 to Sept. 6 Maritime, Williamsdale, N. S., .................... Sept. 10-21

CENTRAL UNION CONFERENCE

Missouri, Sedalia ................................ Aug. 6-16 Kansas, Ottawa ................................... Aug. 13-23 Colorado, Pueblo .................................. Aug. 20-30 Nebraska, Hastings ............................... Aug. 30, to Sept. 6

COLUMBIA UNION CONFERENCE

Ohio, Mansfield .................................. Aug. 13-23 New Jersey, Woodbury ............................. Aug. 20-30 West Virginia, Charleston, ......................... Aug. 27 to Sept. 6 Virginia (local), Newmarket ........................ Sept. 8-13

LAKE UNION CONFERENCE

Southern Illinois, Vandalia, ...................... July 30 to Aug. 9 Indiana (State), La Fayette ........................ Aug. 6-16 West Michigan, Grand Rapids ....................... Aug. 13-23 Northern Illinois, Streator ........................ Aug. 20-30 East Michigan, Lapeer ............................. Aug. 20-30 Indiana (local), North Vernon ...................... Aug. 25-31 North Michigan (conference), Petoskey, ............ Aug. 27 to Sept. 6 Wisconsin, Madison ................................ Aug. 31 to Sept. 13

NORTHERN UNION CONFERENCE

Iowa, Nevada ...................................... Aug. 27 to Sept. 6

PACIFIC UNION CONFERENCE

California (northern), Eureka, .................... July 23 to Aug. 2 Southern California, Los Angeles, .................. Aug. 6-16

SOUTHERN UNION CONFERENCE

Louisiana, Lake Charles ........................... Aug. 6-16 Tennessee River, Memphis, .......................... Mississippi, Aberdeen (white) ........................ Aug. 13-23 Mississippi, Jackson (colored), ..................... Aug. 27 to Sept. 7 Alabama, Cullman ................................... Sept. 3-13 Kentucky, Moreland ................................ Sept. 24 to Oct. 4 Alabama, near Mobile ............................... Oct. 8-18

SOUTHEASTERN UNION CONFERENCE

South Carolina, Greenville, ........................ July 23 to Aug. 3 Georgia, Atlanta ................................... Aug. 6-16 North Carolina, Lexington .......................... Aug. 13-23 Cumberland, Cleveland, Tenn., ...................... Aug. 26 to Sept. 6 Florida, Palatka ................................... Oct. 1-12

SOUTHWESTERN UNION CONFERENCE

Arkansas (State), Fort Smith ........................ Sept. 3-13 Texas (State), Keene ................................ July 30 to Aug. 9 Oklahoma (State), Enid .............................. Aug. 20-31

The presidents of the various conferences are requested to forward any information which will enable us to publish a complete and correct list of the camp-meetings appointed for the present season. If any changes are made in either time or place of meetings already appointed, notice should be forwarded at once.

Obituaries

BLISS.—Died at her home in Blackberry, Minn., July 1, 1908, of tuberculosis, Anna M. Bliss, aged 44 years, 7 months, and 19 days. Sister Bliss was born in Drammen, Norway, in 1863. She emigrated early to this country, and united with the Seventh-day Adventist church of Minneapolis, Minn., in 1902, but had been a believer for some eight or ten years before. A husband and eight children are left to mourn. We know she will rise at the voice of the Life-giver. Words of comfort were spoken by the writer, to a large number of friends, from Rev. 14:13. FRED JOHNSON.

SMITH.—Died at her home near Nevada, Mo., July 6, 1908, Emma Smith (née French), of cancer. During her terrible suffering her faith and trust were ever in her Saviour, and she entered her last sleep in full assurance of soon being called to meet her Redeemer at his coming. She was born in Gillingham, Kent Co., England, and became a member of the Methodist Church when fourteen years old. About twelve years ago she accepted present truth, and remained faithful until her death. A husband, five sons, and two daughters survive to mourn. Words of comfort were spoken at the funeral by Rev. Frasier (Presbyterian), from Ps. 116:15. HENRY SMITH.

OWENS.—Chandler H. Owens was born in Conewango Township, Warren Co., Pa., Aug. 20, 1831, and died of heart trouble at his home near the same place, June 5, 1908, aged 76 years, 9 months, and 16 days. He was united in marriage to Miss Marcia M. Loucks, Sept. 19, 1854. With his companion he accepted the third angel's message about thirty years ago, and remained a faithful follower of his Master until death. His loved companion, three sons, and one daughter are left to mourn. Funeral services were held at the North Warren church. Words of comfort, based on Rev. 14:13, were spoken by the writer to a large audience. I. N. WILLIAMS.

BENSON.—Died June 13, 1908, at Brooklyn, N. Y., of blood-poisoning, Mrs. Mary E. Benson, aged thirty-four years. At the age of thirteen she gave her heart to the Lord, and united with the M. E. Church. Later, seeing the importance of immersion, she united with the Baptist Church. Her godly life led to the conversion of her mother and fifteen other souls, and for seven years she and her mother became workers in a Baptist mission. During the hall meetings conducted by the writer in Brooklyn, both Mrs. Benson and her mother accepted the Seventh-day Adventist faith. She leaves to mourn their loss, a husband, two children, a father and mother, besides a host of friends. Funeral service was conducted by the writer. L. H. PROCTOR.

HICKEY.—Julia Hickey was born in Jeffersonville, Ind., Sept. 25, 1873, and died of consumption, at Elnora, Ind., July 2, 1908. At the age of thirteen she was converted, and connected with the M. E. Church. Hearing the third angel's message in 1895, she accepted present truth, and joined the Seventh-day Adventist Church, ever living a consistent Christian life. Her husband and three children survive her, but not to mourn without hope. Words of comfort and consolation were spoken by the writer from 1 Cor. 15: 19-22. A. L. MILLER.

WILSON.—Died June 27, 1908 at her home in Battle Creek, Mich., Sister Martha Weyand Wilson, aged 65 years and 9 months. She leaves a husband, two sons, and a daughter to mourn, but not without hope, for they believe they will meet her again. She formerly resided at Salina, Iowa, and was well known to many of the Adventist people of that State. She was a devoted, faithful woman, and was cheered with the hope that Jesus is soon coming. Funeral service was conducted by the writer, assisted by Elder H. Nicola. We expect to meet her in the glad morning. L. McCOY.

GIBBS.—Almira Gibbs, wife of C. J. Gibbs, quietly fell asleep in Jesus at her home near White Cloud, Mich., May 17, 1908, after an illness of only a few hours, aged 65 years, 5 months, and 18 days. She complained of no pain, only weariness. She was brought to Covert, the funeral service being held in the church of which she was a faithful member, and she was laid to rest beside her only daughter in the Covert Cemetery. She leaves to mourn their loss a husband, one son, two sisters, two brothers, and a large circle of relatives and friends. Our hope is in the resurrection. MRS. R. C. HORTON.

WARD.—Died at Bay Shore, Mich., June 28, 1908, Mrs. Harriet A. Ward, aged 60 years, 10 months, and 28 days. Sister Ward was a member of the church at Petoskey from the time of its organization until her death. She loved the truth, and the associations of the house of God were her delight. Her hope was bright, and, as a true soldier of the cross, she faced death calmly, and said that she was ready to go. The writer spoke to a large company of friends and neighbors concerning the blessed hope that lightens the future, and dispels the gloom of the grave. M. C. GUILD.

ERICKSON.—Died at Longmont, Colo., June 17, 1908, of cancer of the stomach, Eric Erickson, aged 61 years, 2 months, and 8 days. Brother Erickson and wife accepted the faith of the Seventh-day Adventists at Fulda, Minn., in 1897, under the labors of Elders J. H. Behrens and A. W. Kuehl, and has been an earnest and faithful believer in the message, and has given largely of his means to advance the work. He died with a bright hope, and was happy in Jesus. A loving wife and daughter, one sister in Chicago, and a brother and sister in Sweden survive him. Rev. 14:13 was the basis of the funeral service, which was conducted by the writer. E. E. FARNSWORTH.

GRAHAM.—On the evening of June 14, 1908, at South Lancaster, Mass., Mrs. Mary A. Graham, aged 74 years, 1 month, and 2 days, peacefully fell asleep after an illness of but six days. Though her strength had been failing for some time, she was constantly hard at work, never sparing herself. For fifty-five years she had been a Sabbath-keeper, having been baptized into this faith in 1853. With her parents she passed through the experiences of the first angel's message, and was well acquainted with Elder Joseph Bates, and many other pioneers of the cause. Having lived in this place for thirty-four years, she was the oldest resident member of the church, and her house was always a home for God's servants. She died strong in the hope in which she had lived, leaving a bereaved husband, one daughter, three grandchildren, two brothers, and six sisters. The interment was made at the North Lancaster Cemetery. F. C. GILBERT.

Publications Wanted

By Editor

[SPECIAL NOTICE.— We learn that objectionable literature is being sent in response to these requests, and urge all to examine with special care any periodicals or pamphlets received outside of our well-known denominational publications. Be sure that the literature which you distribute teaches the truth. Those responding to requests for papers should send only clean copies, neatly folded, and securely wrapped.—Ed.]

The following-named persons desire late, clean copies of our publications, post-paid:—

Mrs. Jane E. Harris, 330 Plain St., Columbia, S. C., Signs and REVIEW.

J. M. Cameron, Stapleton, Baldwin Co., Ala., Signs, Watchman, Review, etc.

G. M. Hambly, Sundance, Wyo., Signs, Watchman, Life and Health, and tracts.

Mrs. C. L. Burlingame, Bridgeport, Neb., Signs, Watchman, Life and Health, and tracts for use in reading-rack.

Peter Paulson, Halbrite, Saskatchewan, Canada, copies of our publications in German, Danish, Swedish, and English.

Address

The office address of the Iowa Tract Society has been changed from Des Moines to Nevada, Iowa.

August Life and Health Reviewed

By Editor

THE August number of Life and Health is well up to the standard set by the best hitherto published. It is impossible to give here the contents of the journal; but we would call attention to the value of such articles as “How to Live Twice as Long and Twice as Well,” by Dr. D. H. Kress; “The Importance of Cleanliness,” by Mrs. E. G. White; “The Holy Spirit and Healing,” by Mrs. A. C. Bainbridge; and the many helpful suggestions for the home, for the training of children, for the rational treatment of disease, etc., etc. If not a subscriber already, send ten cents for a sample copy. Address this office.

A Valuable Publication

By Editor

When the Johnston Sunday Bill was passed by the United States Senate, May 15, 1908, a step of great significance was taken toward the accomplishment of the long-cherished purpose to commit the government of the United States to a policy of religious legislation. In view of this fact, it seemed that the time had come when the magazine Liberty should speak in no uncertain tones concerning the present peril and the outlook for the immediate future.

In the issue of Liberty for the third quarter, now ready, this matter has accordingly been presented with the utmost plainness, from the standpoint both of prophecy and history. The experience of the fourth and fifth centuries, when church and state were united in the Roman republic, resulting in the making of “the beast” of prophecy, is fully set forth, and the parallel drawn between the making of “the beast” in those days and the making of “an image to the beast” in this republic in these days. As an essential part of the development of this subject, the Johnston Sunday bill is considered, and the religious character of such legislation is clearly demonstrated. The general principles which are at stake in all religious legislation are also discussed.

The feature of this number of Liberty which, we believe, will enable canvassers to sell it almost at sight, is a full-page combination picture of Hon. W. H. Taft and another of Hon. W. J. Bryan, the two leading candidates for the presidency.

This number of Liberty ought to have a very wide circulation, and we hope that many who have not engaged in this work heretofore, will act as agents for it. Full particulars concerning rates, etc., can be obtained from this office.

Encouraging Reports from the Northwest

WE are glad to hear the encouraging reports from the Northwest brought by Elder W. A. Spicer, who has just returned to Washington after an absence of between two and three months.

Prof. Salisbury Visits Western Camp-Meetings

PROF. H. R. SALISBURY, the president of the Foreign Mission Seminary, left Washington last week for the West, and will be away for one or two months. He will attend a number of camp-meetings in the interest of the Seminary.

Elihu Wood Appointed to Jamaica

Brother Elihu Wood and wife, who were appointed to school work in Jamaica at the recent Council of the General Conference Committee, left Washington last week, expecting to go soon to their new field of labor.

Elder Daniels Visits the Pacific Coast

ON Thursday of last week Elder A. G. Daniels left Washington for a trip to the Pacific Coast. He will stop at several places en route, and will attend the Southern California camp-meeting, returning to Washington early in September.

Canvassers’ Summary for Last Month

By Editor

WE are sure that all our readers will study with interest the Canvassers' Summary for last month, which is printed on the nineteenth and twentieth pages. It will be noted that Kansas leads all the local conferences in the number of agents and the total sales. Only two union conferences, aside from the one in which Kansas itself is located, show total sales so large as this State. Taken as a whole, this summary, with the Comparative Summary annexed, furnishes the facts to show that the work of placing our subscription books in the hands of the people is being greatly prospered.

The Missionary Campaign

By I. H. Evans

OUR people have already been informed that the Council of the General Conference Committee, held in Takoma Park last April, decided to consecrate Thanksgiving week, November 23-30, to a vigorous missionary campaign. It is hoped that there will be many thousands of dollars raised for missionary work at this time. The missionary number of the REVIEW will be ready for delivery, and in the hands of all our churches before that date. Surely this is the biggest undertaking that has ever been attempted by Seventh-day Adventists. The plan is that the missionary number of the REVIEW shall be distributed free, and each one who receives a copy will be solicited for a donation for our foreign missions.

Other missionary societies solicit large offerings, and receive many hundreds of thousands of dollars, for the support of their work. We believe that the work which Seventh-day Adventists are doing in foreign fields is greater by far in proportion to our membership than that of any other missionary society or organization in the world. We are expending in behalf of foreign missions a sum that will equal more than five dollars per capita of our church-membership. This means much to our people, and we believe that our friends and neighbors will gladly share with us in the work of giving the gospel to the heathen lands.

We look forward to Thanksgiving week as a time when our people will plan to lay aside their business cares as far as possible, and give the entire week in service to the Lord in endeavoring to solicit funds for our foreign mission work. Correspondence concerning this plan is invited from any one who feels a burden to write.

I. H. EVANS.

To Medical Students

By A. G. Daniells

As a number of young people who are thinking of taking a medical course are making inquiry concerning rents, board, etc., in Washington, we take this opportunity to state that the Medical Department of the General Conference is endeavoring to arrange for a medical students' home for the coming year. It is hoped that many advantages in the way of economy, and social, spiritual, and educational helpfulness may be secured by this arrangement. All who think of attending the Medical Department of George Washington University should notify the committee on arrangements at once, stating whether they would like to join the family, or plan for themselves. Write to Dr. W. A. Ruble, or to the writer, Takoma Park Station, Washington, D. C.

A. G. DANIELLS.

Pagoda, Temple, and Monastery near Canton, China