AN earnest member of one of our churches recently made the following request:—
“I want a good, able, experienced, successful, and efficient minister to visit our church and labor for the members who are growing cold in this message. Can you send to us such a minister soon?”
This is no small request in view of the scarcity of such laborers. But, thank God, we have a minister that meets the required specifications who is always ready to go when called. This minister is beloved by believers, and commands the respect of the world. He will visit your home, preach many sermons, give fireside talks, explain difficult scriptures, and relate the latest cheering news from foreign fields. He is a wise and safe counselor in times of trial and difficulty. He has been in the field as a soul winner for fifty-five long years. He has led many to the truth, reclaimed backsliders, encouraged believers, has been the means20of saving many of our youth from infidelity and ruin.
This minister is prompt to keep his appointments. His congregations are large and appreciative; yet there are some who do not have the valuable services of this aged and tried servant of God, of whom the Spirit has spoken in no uncertain language, commending his ability in bearing the message for this time.
Three cents a week keeps this minister coming to your home. Who will not help to add one new family to the parish of this minister—the “Good Old REVIEW”? Just now the waters are troubled, step in and help those who need help in placing every English-speaking family in America in the congregation of this honored minister of God.
R. A. UNDERWOOD.
Can Old People Sell Books?
By H. H. HALL
GLADLY do we welcome the young man or woman who asks for admittance into the circle of house-to-house workers for the Master. Neither do we forget, to welcome those who are older, who have passed through the experiences of youth and middle age; for we have learned that they, too, have an honored place among these workers.
The following record for a single week's work with “Desire of Ages” was just sent to me by one of our missionary secretaries: “Hours’ work, 46; No. orders, 12; value helps sold, $20; value orders taken, $40.75; total value, $60.75.”
The brother who made this record is seventy-five years of age, and has canvassed constantly during the whole summer. At the close of the secretary’s letter accompanying this report was this significant statement: “By the way, he is a Christian, and has a hold on God.”
As I read this, I thought of this paragraph on page 37 of “Ministry of Healing,”—
“In choosing men and women for his service, God does not ask whether they possess worldly wealth, learning, or eloquence. He asks, ‘Do they walk in such humility that I can teach them my way? Can I put my words into their lips? Will they represent me?’”
Ah, there is the secret. The child, the youth, the middle aged, the very aged,—all may become gleaners if they will learn to “walk in such humility that I can teach them my way;” if I can “put my words into their lips,” says the Chief Harvester.
“But,” you may say, “this is a special record. All can not do so well. Many men and women of that age are unable to put in all their time, or any considerable portion of it.”
“It may be so, but there are our forty-per-cent books,—“Steps to Christ,” “Education,” “Thoughts from the Mount of Blessing,” and others,—designed particularly for those who can put in only a few days or weeks, as the case may be.”
O, yes, there are opportunities for all! The question is, Shall we each lay hold of them?
H. H. HALL.
To Canvassers
By E. J. HARVEY
IN the second and third chapters of Ezekiel are found precious lessons for all who are circulating literature containing the last message of warning and mercy for this wicked world. Not for a moment would we speak a word against the work of the living preacher, whose burden is to speak the words of God orally. This is for him also. Yet when we go from house to house with the printed pages containing precious truth, even present truth, which is meat in due season for this generation, even for the very men, women, and children to whom we speak at their own doors, there are many whom we thus meet who may never have another opportunity to hear or read these glorious truths if we fail to faithfully present to them that which has been committed to us as workers together with God and his holy angels. While, therefore, we live not by bread alone, but by every word that proceedeth out of the mouth of God, by hiding his word in our hearts that we may not sin against him, let our prayer ascend to God continually that he may speak the right words through us to the precious souls for whom Christ died.
“There is no respect of persons with God.” “In every nation he that feareth him, and worketh righteousness, is accepted with him.” As we present the precious literature, may our blessed Lord by his Holy Spirit impress deeply upon our own hearts this important truth. Every soul is the purchase of the blood of Christ, and each one whom we can point to him as the Lamb of God who taketh away the sin of the world, and encourage to lay hold by faith upon the many exceeding great and precious promises of God’s holy Word, shall come to us in the glorious kingdom so soon to be enjoyed by every worker who is steadfast, immovable, always abounding in the work of the Lord. When they come to us with hearts filled to overflowing with joy, and their faces beaming with the glory with which the sufferings of this present time are not worthy to be compared, shall we not rejoice together with joy unspeakable and full of glory that God, in his wondrous love and mercy, gave us the privilege of telling and making known through the printed page the eternal truths that contain power to save us and all others who will hear and read, and keep the truth?
E. J. HARVEY.
Hints on the Care of Tents
By R. F. Andrews
PROPER care will prolong the value and usefulness of a tent; neglect will make it worthless in a very short time. Many a tent has been made to leak like a sieve in the very first month of its use, sometimes ruined the first time it has been rained upon, by neglecting to slacken it. After being wet, a tent contracts—shrinks; it should always either be let down a little from the top or the poles should be moved so as to ease and relieve it from the strain at the lower part of the circle. If this is not done, the canvass will shrink from the rope to which it is sewed, and forever after it will leak. Placing the poles slanting as it may need (in a continued rain) or letting it down from the top, will keep it from injury. Sometimes both should be done. To save it from mildew, raise the wall early in the morning, so the tent can be dried before the scorching sun comes down upon it. In case of strong, heavy winds, the top should be let down. This will save it from being wrecked and torn from circle to top. A good tent master will not sleep so soundly but that he will be ready to care for the tent entrusted to him if a rain or wind comes up in the night.
When a tent has been slackened up because of continued rain, and becomes dry again, it should not be allowed to stand loose and flop in the wind. The guy-ropes should all be drawn up, the wall poles stood erect, and the top drawn up. This will make it look much better, and be more inviting. A free circulation of air by keeping up the walls will make it last very much longer. Therefore a tent master should not neglect to tie up the walls early each morning, and if the wall tied up is not thoroughly dry, just as soon as the part that is left down becomes dry, it can be tied up, and the part that is wet let down. Let the air circulate through the tent. A little common sense is an excellent thing to mix into the care of a tent, as well as other things.—R. F. Andrews, in The Nebraska Reporter.
A Missionary Experience
I HAVE recently had some rich experiences corresponding with two families in North Carolina, and laboring with them. One family are not Adventists, and had never heard of such a people until I wrote to them. We sent them a 'box of gifts that I solicited from friends. It contained clothing and fruit; and I have also supplied them with literature, as they seem hungering for truth. The other family are Adventists, but the little children had no books, and the parents had never even seen a copy of the REVIEW. So I placed the matter before our Sabbath-school, and they donated enough to send them the REVIEW for the next three months, and I shall try to get them to save enough by that time to subscribe for it again.
My children and I sell books, and use our commission (after we have kept our tithes and offerings) to give needy children books, and to help get literature for needy worthy ones, and we hand out all our papers to the neighbors.
Had I stopped to look at the situation as it really was, I should never have tried to do anything; but when we meet a difficulty, we just spread our letter before the Lord, and he always helps us to do something for others, besides giving us good courage in our own family.
A SISTER.
Field Notes
BROTHER C. W. MILLER reports a meeting with the German brethren at Sanger, Tex., at the conclusion of which four persons received baptism.
A REPORT from the English tent company in Minneapolis states that the meetings are well attended, and the interest is good. Three have thus far decided to obey the truth presented.
BRETHREN FRED JOHNSON, M. S. Reppe, and O. J. Nerlund are selling tracts and other literature in Two Harbors, Minn. They report that a few have begun to observe the Bible Sabbath, and others are interested. Some have been led to discontinue the use of tobacco.
TENT companies in the West Michigan Conference are now distributed as follows: M. S. Burnham, R. C. Horton, J. D. Reavis, at Benton Harbor; W. C. Hebner and James Irving, near Sturgis; Fred Brink, H. C. Pitton, at Lake Odessa; J. W. Hofstra, at Zeeland; Edward Collier, B. F. Kneeland, at Bloomingdale.
REPORTING the result of meetings which were recently closed at Harlan, Iowa, Elders N. C. Bergersen and P. E. Brotherson say: “Our work here has not been fruitless. We have had the pleasure of burying two precious souls in the watery grave, and a few others are seeking after God and his truth. We expect to move our tent about ten miles into the country, where we shall labor a few weeks.”
ELDER J. H. KRAFT says in a report from southeastern Iowa: “Sabbath and Sunday, September 2, 3, were good days for the church at Muscatine. I spoke five times, twice in German and three times in English, and the Lord blessed in giving the message. There had been a tendency on the part of the Germans to draw away from the English, and for some time they had been holding their own Sabbath-school and meetings. Thus each school was small. But the Lord helped us to reverse this tendency, and arrangements will be made at the next quarterly meeting for them to meet together after that time.”
BROTHER and Sister F. H. Conway say in a report from Assiniboia, Canada: “Soon after our arrival, we held a three weeks’ meeting at McLean, Assiniboia, which resulted in establishing some who had heard a few sermons before. We then did house-to-house Bible work until the middle of July. Then we went three hundred miles to our camp-meeting at Winnipeg. Since camp-meeting we have been visiting companies and isolated Sabbath-keepers. August 19 three earnest souls were baptized at McLean, where we held our meeting in June. When harvesting is over, which will be about September 15, we expect to begin schoolhouse meetings again.”
Christian Education
By Frederick Griggs
Conducted by the Department of Education of the General Conference.
L. A. Hoopes, Chairman,
FREDERICK GRIGGS, Secretary.
The Educational Department in the Review and Herald
At the time of the General Conference and for some weeks after, it was necessary to discontinue this department because of a lack of space, owing to the reports of the conference. We shall now again introduce it, and we trust that there may be no break in its regular weekly appearance.
The question is often raised as to whether an educational journal would not be very profitable for our own denominational school work. There is certainly given to us in our schools a great factor for good and for the advancement of truth. This demands of us the very highest standards. And would not a good school journal be a most substantial aid in the matter of making our schools what they should be? is the question asked. Unquestionably it would. But now, as when this department of the REVIEW was started, it is felt that the number of educational workers, together with those who would be directly interested in such a journal, is not large enough to warrant the launching of a school journal. Accordingly it is thought wise to place an educational department in one of our papers, and the REVIEW is chosen because it is our church paper, and has a general and large circulation. If we were to have a journal devoted exclusively to education and to the work of our schools, we could not hope for its appearance oftener than once a month. With the department in the REVIEW appearing each week, there is given nearly as much space in the course of a month as would be had in a monthly journal. This plan is doubtless a saving in expense. There is also another advantage in having the educational matter appear in the REVIEW, as it doubtless by this means goes into the many homes of our people, which might not be true of a journal devoted exclusively to education; and thus the great majority of our people may have kept before them the importance of the educational work.
To make this department of the REVIEW accomplish its purpose there must be the heartiest co-operation of all who are interested in the work of education, whether they are directly engaged in it or not. It must be filled with vital and interesting matter which is contributed by our school workers from all parts of the world. This matter must be practical as well as theoretical—must deal with the application of principles as well as the principles themselves. Accordingly we solicit the hearty co-operation of all our educational workers in all parts of the world that this department of the REVIEW may be all that it should be. Brief reports of schools, interesting experiences, trials of various text-books and methods of instruction, needs in various departments of the work, methods of successful financiering, the working out of the problems of industries and manual training in various grades of schools, are some of the many questions upon which we invite contributions.
F. G.
The Meeting of the Educational Department of the General Conference
By Frederick Griggs; C. C. Lewis
THIS meeting was held at Takoma Park, at 3 P. M., May 30, 1905, and was attended by F. Griggs, W. W. Prescott, W. C. White, M. E. Cady, L. A. Hoopes, C. B. Hughes, M. E. Kern, C. C. Lewis, B. E. Huffman, L. Flora Plummer, Fannie Dickerson, and others interested in the educational work.
Prayer was offered by C. C. Lewis. W. W. Prescott explained that the General Conference had appointed Frederick Griggs as chairman of the department, with the expectation that the chairman would be the leading officer of the department, instead of the secretary as last year, and that the General Conference Committee desired the department to make suggestions as to who should be secretary. The name of C. C. Lewis was suggested.
W. C. White laid before the department a plan to promote the publication of text-books. In harmony with his suggestions and with a resolution passed by the General Conference, it was moved that a text-book committee of nine members be appointed, and that this committee also study the question of finance and publication, and suggest to the department and to the General Conference such plans as it may formulate. A motion to this effect offered by M. E. Kern, and seconded by C. B. Hughes, was unanimously carried.
The following committees were appointed during the meeting:—
On Text-Books: C. C. Lewis, College View, Neb., Chairman; M. E. Kern, College View, Neb., Secretary; M. E. Cady, College Place, Wash.; B. E. Huffman, College View, Neb.; Miss Sarah E. Peck, Sanitarium, Cal.; Miss Fannie M. Dickerson, 222 North Capitol St., Washington, D. C.; Mrs. Sarah J. Hall, South Lancaster, Mass.; Mrs. N. H. Druillard, Madison, Tenn.; Mrs. Flora H. Williams, Industrial Academy, Battle Creek, Mich.
On Courses of Study: Frederick Griggs, South Lancaster, Mass., Chairman; B. G. Wilkinson, Takoma Park Station, Washington, D. C., Secretary; W. E. Howell, College Place, Wash.; J. E. Tenney, Graysville, Tenn.; Miss Mary Kinneburg, College View, Neb.; C. B. Hughes, Keene, Tex.; J. G. Lamson, Holly, Mich.; B. E. Huffman, College View, Neb.; Laura I. Tarbell, Rock Hall, Md.
On Blanks and Reports: E. S. Ballenger, National City, Cal., Chairman; B. E. Huffman, Frederick Griggs, E. A. Sutherland, Madison, Tenn.; J. S. Osborne, Modesto, Cal.
On School Manual: Frederick Griggs, Chairman; Mrs. L. Flora Plummer, 1787 Lowell St., N. W., Washington, D. C., Secretary; E. A. Sutherland, M. E. Cady, C. C. Lewis.
On Manual Training: C. B. Hughes, Keene, Tex., Chairman; Floyd Bralliar, Stuart, Iowa; H. A. Washburn, Graysville, Tenn.; J. H. Haughey, Berrien Springs, Mich.; J. W. Lawhead, Takoma Park, Washington, D. C.; W. E. Howell; Mrs. Mina Mann, Hanford, Cal.
It was ordered that the chairman of the Department of Education, in consultation with the chairman of the respective committees, be empowered to make such changes in the foregoing committees as will make them, if possible, more fully representative.
Recommended, That teachers and others interested in educational work in union conferences outside of the United States, organize departments of education in their respective fields to conduct educational work as their needs may demand, co-operating with the Educational Department of the General Conference.
Voted, That an educational convention of about ten days’ duration be held as early as possible in June after the close of the schools next year.
Recommended, That delegates to this convention consist of the heads of colleges, academies, and intermediate schools, also State and union conference educational superintendents, and the members of the Educational Department of the General Conference.
Voted, That the chairman and the secretary of the department be a committee on program for the convention.
Voted, That the chairman of the department be invited to attend as many union conference institutes the present summer as possible.
Voted, That the chairman and the secretary of the department, with a third member to be appointed by themselves, be a committee on literature for an educational campaign.
Voted, That the superintendents of the State and union conference educational departments be requested to furnish to the chairman of the department interesting items for the Educational Department of the REVIEW AND HERALD.
Adjourned sine die.
FREDERICK GRIGGS, Chairman,
C. C. LEWIS, Secretary pro tem.
To School—Where ?
By M. E. Kern.
To God-fearing parents and to young people who recognize the importance of a good education this is an important question.
This is a time of year when thousands of schools begin work. The objects for which these various schools are established and their character should guide us in the choice of a school. There are those among us who send their children to the secular schools, or even to academies and colleges of other denominations, for the simple reason that they are less expensive or nearer home.
Young people in school are developing character rapidly, and the impressions received from day to day from their studies and from the influence of teachers and associates, are determining what that character shall be. And character determines destiny.
Our church, intermediate, and training-schools are ordained of God for the purpose of training our children and young people to be earnest Christians and to engage in the proclamation of the advent message. To one whose heart is burning with a love for this truth it seems there should be no question as to a choice between the Lord's schools and others. We are told in the Testimonies that “all the youth should be permitted to have the blessings and privileges of an education at our schools, that they22may be inspired to become laborers together with God.”—Vol. VI, page 197.
Charles Darwin said in early life, “I believe God will reveal himself to every individual soul, and my most passionate desire is a deeper and clearer vision of God. But one can easily lose all belief in the spiritual by giving up continual thought and care for spiritual things.” He himself was an example of this very thing. Near the end of his life he confessed that he had given himself up so completely to science that his spiritual nature atrophied, or wasted away for lack of exercise. “The mind gradually adapts itself to the subjects upon which it is allowed to dwell.”—“Christian Education,” page 37.
Let the church awake to the dangers threatening our children and youth, and see that they have the privilege of a training where the most essential part of education is not omitted.
M. E. Kern.
Current Mention
— The yellow fever epidemic in the South is spreading steadily along the Gulf Coast.
— The revolt of the natives in German East Africa has not been crushed out, but on the contrary appears to be growing to serious dimensions.
— It is stated that a movement is on foot among temperance workers to petition Congress for legislation requiring total abstinence on the part of all United States army officers.
— The pope has appointed Bishop O'Connell, of Maine, a special papal envoy to the court of Japan, and hopes to induce the Japanese government to appoint a representative at the Vatican.
— The Russian revolutionary party at Baku has issued a proclamation calling for a general uprising. There is great distress on the part of families left homeless and starving.
— St. Petersburg dispatches dated September 12 tell of a "holy war" which has been proclaimed in districts of the Caucasus, and state that Tartars are massacring Armenians there without distinction of age or sex.
— Hungarian Premier Fejervary has resigned, and uncertainty exists on the question of his successor, which may possibly be Francis Kossuth, opposition leader in the Hungarian Parliament and descendant of the famous patriot.
— A Cincinnati telegram describes a project for a world federation of Roman Catholics, which is said to be favored by Pope Pius. The plan will be presented to the next national meeting of the federation of Catholic societies in this country.
— The belief prevails among men who have been employed on the Panama Canal the past year, according to Washington reports, that twenty years' time will be required to complete the canal, and that the cost of the enterprise will not be less than a billion dollars.
— From Sasebo, Japan, comes the report of the destruction of Admiral Togo's flag-ship, the "Mikasa," by a fire which started in some unknown way, and progressed until it reached the magazines, when the ship blew up and sank. Several hundred of the ship's crew lost their lives.
— The report of the Bureau of Labor of the Department of Commerce and Labor, which has just been issued, shows a general increase in the cost of living in this country, wages not having increased in a degree commensurate with the increased price of food and other necessities of life.
— There is some prospect of war between the United States and Venezuela, in which one or two European powers may participate, due to alleged injuries to American, French, and German interests in Venezuela which demand redress. The outcome will depend largely on the report of an agent of the United States who is making an investigation into the matters in controversy.
— The country is threatened with a rise in the price of coal, due, say the operators, to the increased expense which will come if a new wage scale is adopted, and to the fact that "there is general prosperity throughout the country." The non-prosperous individual is apparently not entitled to consideration.
— Dispatches from Stockholm and Christiania state that the outlook for a peaceful dissolution of the Scandinavian union is not wholly favorable, Norway standing for an arbitration treaty between the countries, and Sweden being unalterably opposed to the same. Norway declares that only on this condition will she consent to demolish her fortresses on the Swedish frontier.
— The long immunity from serious accident of the elevated railway in New York City was broken September 11 by the derailing of part of a train at Ninth Avenue and Fifty-third Street, one car falling to the street below. Twelve persons were killed and fifty injured. The accident was due to carelessness in rounding a curve, on the part of either the switchman or the motor-man.
— European dispatches tell of serious rioting at Seoul, Korea, September 14, on account of the appropriation by the Japanese forces of about fifty square miles of Korean territory and the dispossession of the inhabitants of several villages situated in the tract, on the ground of military necessity. On the same date news was received that Finland is in a ferment on account of the breaking up by Russian troops of a representative assembly at Helsingfors, called to discuss the political situation. The governor-general is threatened with assassination.
The Mutual Aid Society
By INQUIRER
I AM pleased with the suggestion recently made of a mutual aid society, and I wish to avail myself of the help which it may be to me.
I should be pleased to receive some suggestions that will enable me to secure a better attendance at the opening of each day's school. I have much trouble with tardiness. I would also be pleased to receive some suggestions as to the best means of conducting a school garden. What is the purpose of such a garden? INQUIRER.
One Idea of the Drawing-Out Process
This consists in asking what the lawyers call leading questions. It is practised, usually, whenever the teacher desires to help along the pupil. “John,” says the teacher when conducting a recitation in long division, “John, what is the number to be divided called?” John hesitates. “Is it the dividend?” says the teacher. “Yes, sir, the dividend.” “Well, John, what is that which is left after dividing called?—The remainder, is it?” “Yes, sir.” A visitor now enters the room, and the teacher desires to show off John’s talents. “Well, John, of what denomination is the remainder?” John looks upon the floor.
“Isn’t it always the same as the dividend, John?”
“Yes, sir.”
“Very well, John,” says the teacher, soothingly, “what denomination is this dividend?” pointing to the work upon the board. “Dollars, is it not?”
“Yes, sir; dollars.”
“Very well; now what is this remainder?” John hesitates.
“Why, dollars, too, isn’t it?” says the teacher.
“O, yes, sir; dollars,” says John, energetically, while the teacher complacently looks at the visitor to see if he has noticed how correctly John has answered!—Page.
Understanding Scripture Through Prayer
By Luther
It is very certain that we can not attain to the understanding of Scripture by study or by intellect. Your first duty is to begin by prayer, entreating the Lord to grant you of his great mercy the true understanding of his Word.—Luther.
NOTICES AND APPOINTMENTS
Camp-Meetings for 1905
ATLANTIC UNION CONFERENCE
Greater New York (conference),
New York City ................Oct. 4-8
SOUTHERN UNION CONFERENCE
Florida, Plant City ........Oct. 5-15
CENTRAL UNION CONFERENCE
Kansas (local), Independence
........................Oct. 3-9
PACIFIC UNION CONFERENCE
California, Hanford District .....Oct. 19-29
California, San Diego ............
The presidents of the various conferences are requested to send us information regarding any meetings not mentioned in the preceding table, so that we may be able to give a complete list. Please inform us at once of any corrections or additions that should be made to this report.
Addresses
By J. W. BEAMS.
THE post-office address of Elder W. Woodford is R. F. D. 3, Dayton, Tenn.
I NOTICE that printed matter and letters intended for me as superintendent of District 5 in Nebraska, are being sent to Hartington, Neb. Please note that my home address is Wayne, Neb. The address given in the Yearbook is not correct. J. W. BEAMS.
Publications Wanted
[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:—
Mrs. Florence A. Landers, Dodge, Mich., periodicals.
E. N. Vaughan, Hildebran, N. C., REVIEW, Signs, Watchman, Life and Health.
Mrs. Francis Allen, 1021½ Long St., Chattanooga, Tenn., REVIEW, Signs, tracts, and any surplus Bibles.
G. W. Lauffer, Alloa, Scotland, Signs, Bible Training School, Family Bible Teacher, Life and Health.
Obituaries
BAYLIES.—Died in Neola, Iowa, Aug. 28, 1905, Mrs. Jennie M. Baylies, aged 47 years, 2 months, and 11 days. Although for many years an invalid, she always retained an affectionate, cheerful, and sunny disposition, the result of a consecrated Christian life. Sister Baylies and her husband united with the Seventh-day Adventist Church ten years ago. He and five children are left to mourn. The funeral service was conducted by the writer.
N. C. BERGESEN.
BITTNER.—Died at his home near Fresno, Cal., Aug. 30, 1905, of consumption, Martin Bittner, aged 24 years, 3 months, and 10 days. Brother Bittner was raised in an Adventist family. He and his wife accepted present truth and were baptized only four weeks before his death. He died in hope of the first resurrection. He leaves a wife, one child, a mother, one sister, and two brothers. The funeral service was conducted by the writer.
E. P. ACKLEY.
ROBERSON.—Died at his home near Elgin, Neb., Aug. 27, 1905, of heart failure, John S. Roberson, aged 67 years, 9 months, and 12 days. He was a faithful believer in the third angel's message, and in an unassuming way presented Jesus in his daily life. We believe he will rise in the first resurrection. He leaves a wife and six children to mourn their loss, but not as those who have no hope. Words of comfort were spoken by the writer; text, 1 Cor. 15:21.
JAMES W. BEAMS.
HANEY.—Died while on his mail route, near Bullocks-ville, Alberta, after an illness of five days, Sylvester Haney, aged 54 years, 4 months, and 17 days. He was kicked by a horse while carrying the mail. During his life Brother Haney never made a profession of religion, although he had known and believed the truth for several years; but on his death-bed he requested that prayer be offered for him, and asked his wife and six children to meet him in the kingdom. Memorial service was held Sept. 2, 1905, by the writer.
J. W. BOYNTON.
SHARP.—Died at Bridgeport, Mich., Aug. 11, 1905, of dropsy and heart failure, Benjamin Sharp, aged 77 years, 6 months, and 23 days. Brother Sharp was born on the Island of New Brunswick. When twenty years of age he went to Houghton, Ontario, where he united with the Baptist Church. In 1890 he accepted the truths of the third angel's message. He continued firm until death. His wife, four sons, and two daughters survive to mourn their loss. Words of comfort were spoken by the writer from Isa. 57:1, 2.
C. N. SANDERS.
ROBERGE.—Died at her home in West Chazy, N. Y., Aug. 10, 1905, Mrs. Esther White Roberge, aged 75 years, 7 months, and 9 days. Her father, Silas H. White, was a lineal descendant of Peregrine White. In early life she was an Episcopalian, but later accepted present truth through the preaching of D. T. Bourdieu and M. B. Czechowski. To her Rev. 14:13 is specially applicable. She leaves four sisters, one brother, and two sons. She was conscious till the last, and bade her family farewell. The funeral service was conducted by Elder Wood (Wesleyan); text, Rev. 21:4.
SETH SHUTTS.
DAVIS.—Died at the home of his son, John S. Davis, in Battle Creek, Mich., July 22, 1905, of heart failure, Stephen C. Davis. His Christian experience began at an early age, and he was ever active and faithful in the Master's work. He was kind and gentle, and was loved by all who knew him. In 1844 he accepted the views held by Seventh-day Adventists. Until death claimed him, he cherished the bright hope of soon meeting the Saviour. He leaves four sons, several grandchildren, and a large circle of friends to mourn their loss. The funeral service was conducted by Elder A. T. Jones.
J. S. DAVIS.
BEGLINGER.—Died at Rough and Ready, Cal., June 19, 1905, Henry Beglinger, aged 83 years, 1 month, and 10 days. He accepted present truth under the labors of Elder W. M. Healey about twenty-seven years ago. His was a faithful, consistent life. Not a few embraced the truth as the result of his quiet, neighbourly visits and faithful distribution of literature. An aged soldier of the cross, honorably discharged, is peacefully resting “a little moment” till his Captain calls him to that glad service in the world to come. Words of comfort and hope were spoken to the bereaved wife and other relatives and friends by the writer.
JESSE D. RICE.
WRIGHT.—Died at her home in Battle Creek, Mich., Sept. 5, 1905, of old age, Mary L., wife of Brother Walter S. Wright, aged 77 years, 6 months, and 25 days. In 1869 the deceased and her husband removed from the State of New York to Battle Creek, and shortly afterward united with the Seventh-day Adventist church of this place. They have ever remained constant and faithful in their religious life. For the past two years Sister Wright had been practically helpless because of the feebleness of old age, and the end came in perfect peace. She rests in hope of a part in the first resurrection. Her husband still survives, although in very feeble health. One sister of the deceased is also living. The funeral service was conducted by the writer; text, 2 Cor. 5:1.
G. W. MORSE.
WOODWARD.—Died at Keene, Tex., Aug. 30, 1905, Fannie E. Woodward, daughter of Brother and Sister C. N. Woodward, aged 9 years, 8 months, and 2 days. Diphtheria in a malignant form caused her death after an illness of but thirty-six hours. Brother Woodward was attending the Oklahoma camp-meeting when he received the telegram of his daughter's illness, and although he started at once, he did not reach home until two hours after her death. The ordeal was most severe, but God has sustained this dear family in their affliction, and we feel sure that the ties here broken, are fastened more firmly to the Saviour and his promised coming. The parents rest in the assurance that, if faithful, they will soon meet their child in glorious immortality. A large number of neighbors and friends gathered in a neighboring yard to hear the blessed truths concerning death and the first resurrection, spoken by the writer.
CLARENCE SANTEE.
AVERY.—Died at the home of our son, J. V. Avery, in Conway, Mich., Aug. 19, 1905, my beloved husband, J. M. Avery, in his eighty-fifth year. His health steadily failed after leaving our home three years ago, until at last consumption fastened upon him, and after much weakness and suffering he fell peacefully asleep. Together we first heard a course of lectures on present truth in 1852 by Elder M. E. Cornell, and we both decided to obey God and keep his commandments. He was a subscriber for the REVIEW AND HERALD while it was yet published in Rochester, N. Y., and never wearied of reading its pages until his sight began to fail within the past year. He dearly loved his Bible, and looked forward to the coming of our Lord with gladness and delight. I had walked by his side nearly sixty years, and now, with our two sons and three daughters, I look forward to the great reunion, when tears shall be wiped from off all faces. Elder G. C. Tenney spoke words of comfort to the friends on the funeral occasion. Our hearts are lonely, but our loved one rests till the morn of glad awakening.
MRS. MARCIA S. AVERY.
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WANTED.—Men to work with thrashing-machine. Wages, $2 a day. Come at once. Address G. I. Cummings, Mooreton, N. D.
FOR a short time we will fill your orders for strictly first-class peanut butter at 10 cents a pound in 50-pound cans, or 12 cents in neat one-pound packages. Cash with order. Vegetarian Meat Co., Bond Bldg., Washington, D. C.
FOR SALE.—20 acres fine land in city limits of Charlotte, one mile from S. D. A. church and church-school; good buildings, well, and windmill; small fruit. Good location for gardener. Address A. L. Wightman, R. F. D., Charlotte, Mich.
FOR SALE.—In College View, Neb., two lots set to fruit, all bearing; 5-room house; close to church, college, and church-school; well, cistern, sidewalk. House in good repair. Price, only $700. Part on time. Address Elder J. J. Graf or O. E. Cummings.
ALL those wishing to join the November class of the Michigan Sanitarium of Kalamazoo (Mich.) Training-school for Nurses will find it best to correspond with us at once. Students may pay their way if they wish. Address T. H. Midgley, superintendent.
WANTED.—Lady to assist in photography and do missionary work. Experience desirable, but not required. Permanent position. Traveling expenses advanced if necessary. Give full particulars concerning yourself in first letter. References if required. Address P. C. Shockey, Russellville, Ark.
WANTED.—By Mrs. Mattie Lecklider, of Jonesboro, Ind., information regarding J. W. Lecklider, her husband, who disappeared in July, 1904. She has had no word from him since his disappearance; is in poor health, and burdened with the support of two small children. Will be very grateful for any information.
FOR SALE.—13 acres six blocks from church-school, church, and college, and two blocks from public school. Large 8-room house, large barn, both new; 85 peach-trees, 36 plums, 30 grape-vines, 28 evergreens, 12 mulberries, strawberries, pie-plant, dewberries, raspberries, gooseberries, etc. Will be sold below actual value. One half of sale price goes to missionary enterprises. This property is a bargain. Address Elder J. J. Graf or O. E. Cummings, College View, Neb.
Haskell Visits and Bible Work
Elder and Mrs. S. N. Haskell stopped over last Sabbath in Washington, and Elder Haskell spoke to the Takoma Park church on Sabbath morning. Brother and Sister Haskell will spend a few weeks in South Lancaster, Mass., and will then go to College View, Neb., to conduct a special course of Bible work in Union College. After that they expect to return to work in some place in the Southern field.