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Review and Herald, Vol. 91, No. 1.

THE WORK
Earlier text: Newspaper Activity in the Atlantic Union Conference

Gospel Medical Missionary Work

By L. A. H.

GENUINE medical missionary work is included in true gospel work. It is associated with Christianity as a part of it, and cannot be separated from it. It follows that we shall find it closely identified with the closing gospel message, bearing the same relation to it that the practical side of Christianity has ever borne to a profession of the religion of Jesus. A Christian is such because he believes in and practices the teachings of Christ. One has said, "Genuine medical missionary work is the gospel in practice."
We read that, "during his ministry, Jesus devoted more time to healing the sick than to preaching." This does not place a less value on the work of preaching, but suggests the importance of practice in relation to preaching. In his life of constant self-denial and service for the needy and suffering, Christ demonstrated his teachings. He responded to all the varied conditions of need, and none who came to him went away unaided. His miracles testified that he came to save. By a parable he contrasted the course of the priest and Levite, who did not do according to their profession and calling, with that of the good Samaritan, who did without professing.
"The work which the disciples did, we also are to do. Every Christian is to be a missionary. In sympathy and compassion we are to minister to those in need of help, seeking with unselfish earnestness to lighten the woes of suffering humanity. All may find something to do. None need feel that there is no place where they can labor for Christ. The Saviour identifies himself with every child of humanity. . . ."
"Many feel that it would be a great privilege to visit the scenes of Christ's life on earth, to walk where he trod, to look upon the lake beside which he loved to teach, and the hills and valleys on which his eyes so often rested. But we need not go to Nazareth, to Capernaum, or to Bethany, in order to walk in the steps of Jesus. We shall find his footprints beside the sick bed, in the hovels of poverty, in the crowded alleys of the great cities, and in every place where there are human hearts in need of consolation."—"Ministry of Healing," pages 104-106.
In Isaiah 58, it is very clearly presented that the same people who stand as defenders of God's truth in Sabbath reform are also identified as those who hear the cry of need of their fellow men and give heed thereto. Emphasis is given to feeding the hungry, clothing the naked, and providing shelter for those who need it, rather than to fasting and chastising the body. Those who follow the Saviour's example in these things have the promise of their own health and salvation, the assurance of their acceptance with God and of his guidance.
The people who have the truth of God in word and doctrine are the same people who must represent most fully the truth of God in living manifestation of Christlike service. The theory of truth is not given to one church and the doing of it to another. They cannot be thus separated; so, if there are any people in the world who are active in giving relief, comfort, consolation, or help of any kind to suffering humanity, it will be those who keep the commandments of God and have the faith of Jesus.
In the providence of God there has been developed among Seventh-day Adventists, in a special manner, the principles of his truth as related to the care of the physical being. We are prominent as advocates of health and temperance in the fullest sense. As a denomination, we have shown unusual interest in the establishment of health institutions. We have recognized the value of medical missionary work as an evangelical factor, and have done much in its advancement, in the training of physicians and nurses and sending them forth into many fields. This phase of our work has shown abundant results in the conversion of souls to the whole truth.
The principles of healing and true health reform are an important part of present truth, suited to the needs of the world at this time. These needs become more and greater with the progress of time. The cry of humanity now sounds louder than ever, and we should be more ready than ever to respond to it. God has heard the cry, and has committed to his people a gospel that meets both the spiritual and physical needs of the world.
Right now there exists a special opportunity for us to give to the world these health-giving and life-giving truths. There is a special interest in subjects of health and hygiene. The question of temperance is prominently in the front. Reforms of various kinds are popular. We should take advantage of the opportunity to give the genuine principles their proper setting, and to impart the truths so much needed.
As related to the second advent, our health work has special significance and bearing in its reform influence. The days preceding the second coming of Jesus will witness an indulgence of perverted appetite and inflamed passion such as was seen in the days of Noah. The benumbed moral sensibilities and the clouded intellects of many will keep them from discerning the sacred claims of God's law, which would, if heeded, enable them to prepare for Christ's coming. Many will be lost as a result. Our work is to present the great subject of health reform in such a manner that many will receive not only its physical blessing of health, but the fuller blessing of salvation to the soul. L. A. H.

Ministerial Reading Course

By J. L. S.

THE General Conference Educational Department begins the Ministerial Reading Course with January, 1914. The first book in the course is entitled "Preparing to Preach," by Dr. David R. Breed. Other helpful books are under consideration. A reading schedule will appear in the Educational Department of this paper each month. Those taking the course will be asked to register their names with the Educational Department of the General Conference, no charges other than the cost of the books being asked.
On completion of a book, the reader will be asked to report to the Educational Department the fact that he has completed the book, and will be encouraged to report his estimate of it, and its practical value in his work. To such as comply with this condition, a small certificate in card form will be granted by the Educational Department of the General Conference. The course is open to ministers, Bible workers, and all having evangelistic work in view.

Seven Reasons for Pursuing the Course

1. To form the habit of systematic reading.
2. To establish the practice of reading daily.
3. To utilize spare moments for the improvement of the mind.
4. To obtain such information as will be helpful in the work of the gospel ministry.
5. To experience the benefit of constantly adding fresh material to the fund of thought.
6. To gain power in inspiring young people to improve their time and talent in a similar way.
7. To deepen the spiritual life and better prepare the ministry to present the truth more effectually to all classes.

Reading Schedule

The Reading Course will begin with the fifteenth of January. The reader will be expected to read about five pages of "Preparing to Preach" each day, covering, during the month of January, the Preface, Introductory, and under Part I the following subdivisions:—
I. The Text: Advantages; Acquisition.
II. The Preacher's Duty by His Text.
III. Textual Analysis.
IV. Planning the Sermon.
V. The Attack Upon the Text.
The reader will find it to his advantage to underscore and make such marginal notes as may seem advisable, reviewing the same from day to day.

"Preparing to Preach"

The first book in the Reading Course, "Preparing to Preach," appeals to all who read it. Concerning the book the author speaks as follows in the Preface:—
"This volume is not intended as a comprehensive treatment of the subject of homiletics, and much is necessarily omitted which should be considered by those who are 'preparing to preach.' I have endeavored, however, to cover the ground which is traversed in the preparation and delivery of the ordinary sermon—the staple of the preacher's pulpit work.
"I have profited by certain criticisms which intelligent Christian laymen sometimes pass upon the methods and manners of certain preachers, and have included some suggestions which are generally omitted from similar publications, such as those which will be found under 'The Attack Upon the Text,' 'Pulpit Manners,' and elsewhere."
Dr. Breed in preparing the book has drawn from many reliable sources. Many helpful and pointed quotations from different authors are made. Reference to other books is given; as, for example, under Introductory, the author says, "Read Behrend's 'Philosophy of Preaching,' I and II; Shedd's 'Homiletic and Pastoral Theology,' chapter 1; Horton's 'Verbum Dei,' lecture 1; Jefferson's 'The Minister as Prophet.'" In a similar way, under the outline of various divisions of the book the reader is referred to different authors, giving chapters dealing with the same subject. In this manner Dr. Breed has provided a considerable range of collateral reading.

How to Become a Member

Any worker desiring to take the Ministerial Reading Course may do so by writing to the Educational Department of the General Conference, Takoma Park, D. C., giving his name and address for registry, and sending $1.65 in payment for the first book.
All the reader is asked for the privilege of the course is to comply with the conditions and pay for the books, which will be furnished at the lowest possible price. The book "Preparing to Preach," has 450 pages, and is bound in a substantial cloth binding. The publishers retail the same at $2, but we are able to furnish it to the readers of the Ministerial Course for $1.65. All orders and drafts should be made payable to the General Conference. J. L. S.
NOTICES AND APPOINTMENTS
NOTICES AND APPOINTMENTS

NOTICES AND APPOINTMENTS

International Publishing Association

THE eleventh annual meeting of the membership of the International Publishing Association will be held at College View, Nebr., beginning Friday, Jan. 9, 1914, at 10 A. M., for the election of a board of trustees for the ensuing year, and for the transaction of other business that may come before the meeting.
The members of this association are the executive committees of the General Conference, the Central Union Conference, the Northern Union Conference, and the Southwestern Union Conference; the board of trustees and counselors of the International Publishing Association; and the editors of the foreign periodicals published by the International Publishing Association. A large representation of the membership is desired at this meeting.
E. T. RUSSELL, President; G. W. ERFURTH, Secretary.

Items of General Interest

— In the United States the educational buildings are valued at $225,000,000.
— It is reported that Kansas City merchants lose $100,000 a year to shoplifters.
— A paper chimney, fifty feet high, and fireproof, is a curiosity to be seen at Breslau, Germany.
— It is estimated that the wages of the chauffeurs of the United States total more than those of school-teachers.
— The deepest gold mine in the world is at Bendigo, in Australia. Its main shaft is sunk to a depth of 3,900 feet.
— A large force of Moorish tribesmen was recently routed, with heavy loss, by a veritable "shower of bombs" thrown by Spanish military aviators.
— An imitation of cow's milk, called soy milk, is now in use in Germany. This is manufactured from the soy or Chinese bean. This substitute is most satisfactory to the peasant, and is said to be fully as wholesome as the purest milk, and more nourishing.
— A German doctor tested his mental ability after one-half hour's sleep, and then after one, two, three, four, five, and six. He found his mind as clear for solving mathematical problems after half an hour's sleep as after the other lengths; but he found a great difference in his tests of his memory. He could remember things in exact proportion to the number of hours slept.
— A telephone cable soon to be laid between England and Holland will cost $3,000,000.
— Missouri has 677,196 dwellings, inhabited by 749,812 families containing 3,293,335 persons.
— About fifty workmen are permanently employed in keeping in repair St. Paul's Cathedral, in Rome.
— Congress adjourned December 24 to meet again January 12. President Wilson will spend his Christmas vacation quietly at Pass Christian, Miss.
— From 1790 to the present time the United States has paid $4,557,539,824.68 to the nation's war veterans, and is now carrying 860,204 persons on the rolls. The year ended June 30 took 57,459 pensioners from the rolls, mustered out by the call of death.
— On December 19, the Senate passed the currency bill by a vote of 54 against 34. December 22 the House of Representatives passed the same measure by a vote of 298 to 60. This and the tariff revision make two signal victories for the Wilson administrative policies.
— A lively controversy has been begun over the discoveries of a young Italian engineer, Signor Giuli Ulivi, who is reported to have discovered the F rays, by means of which he can cause powder deposits, shells, and ammunition stowed on ships or fortresses to be blown up at a distance. Signor Ulivi, though but thirty-three years of age, is described as a marvel of an inventive genius, something like an Italian Edison, who can invent or discover something new every day.
— One of the most famous wine cellars in the world—that of the Vatican—has, at the orders of Pope Pius X, been cleared of the whole of its accumulated vintages. The wines were distributed among the hospitals, monasteries, and convents in every part of Italy. The Pope, who is a strict teetotaler, was induced to take this course primarily by way of chastisement of the papal guard, whose rebellious behavior is attributed to the freedom of access to the cellars which they have enjoyed.
— Indomitable little Holland is once more to invade the sea. A new province is to be added to its reconquests of land snatched from it in former ages by the sea. The unique physical history of this home of the thrifty and persevering Dutch nation is known to every schoolboy. It has been an inspiration, in succeeding generations, to every nation. It is proverbially difficult to "beat the Dutch." For many years the plan has been in prospect to reclaim that great stretch of now salt water, formerly a lake surrounded by fens and marshes, known as the Zuyder Zee, or South Sea. This has now become a definite project for immediate execution. Queen Wilhelmina, in her speech from the throne at the recent opening of parliament, stated that a bill providing for the undertaking is to be submitted. There seems little doubt of its passage. The area of this sea is 2,000 square miles; its depth, ten to nineteen feet. The North Sea Canal, forking at Amsterdam, at present connects it with the sea to the west. This territory, which will comprise some of the most valuable in Holland, was formerly lost as the result of floods occurring in the thirteenth century. Holland has since the sixteenth century reclaimed from the waters over 1,000,000 acres, about half the area of the country.
— A submerged island recently discovered in the sea bed near Lemons, in the Greek archipelago, has been identified as the island of Chryssis, which, according to Pausanias, was sunk as the result of volcanic action about 200 years before the Christian era.
— One hundred and forty-eight women and girls have dropped out of sight in Kansas City during the last six months, according to the police report. It is stated that nearly a third of the girls who have disappeared came from small towns and rural districts in Missouri and Kansas.
— What proved to be the greatest money-raising campaign for benevolent purposes on record, came to a close Thanksgiving eve in New York City, when it was announced that $4,062,501 had been subscribed for the Young Men's and Young Women's Christian Associations of that city in ten days. Those who contributed toward the project numbered 17,344.
— Conditions in Turkey remain rather confused, even after the signing of peace treaties with all the former Balkan allies. The Young Turk party is undoubtedly the strongest in the country, and not apt to be overthrown. In name it is the same party which dethroned Abdul-Hamid, but in reality it has changed very much. The party has practically dropped all doubtful and disturbing elements among its leaders. The greatest man in Turkey today is undoubtedly Talaat, to whom the Young Turk party owes everything, even its very existence.

Central Union Conference

By E. T. Russell

THE biennial session of the Central Union Conference will be held at College View, Nebr., Jan. 13-25, 1914. In connection with the Central Union Conference will be held the regular biennial meeting of the Central Union Conference Association of the Seventh-day Adventists.
E. T. RUSSELL, President.

Obituaries

KORGAN.—Infant child of Brother and Sister Henry Korgan, of Hastings, Nebr., died Nov. 28, 1913. We laid the little one to rest awaiting the call of the Life-giver. Comforting words were spoken by the writer, assisted by Prof. I. F. Blue. E. L. Cook.
BONEE.—Seymour C. Bonee died at his home in Allegan, Mich., Dec. 3, 1913, aged 83 years, 4 months, and 27 days. He was born in Watertown, N. Y., but early in life came to Michigan, and for more than forty years was an active member in the Allegan Seventh-day Adventist Church, of which organization he served as deacon for some time. His consistent life was a witness to the entire community of the saving power of the gospel. His aged companion, one son, and one daughter survive. Clifford A. Russell.
PARISH.—Died at the soldiers' home in Minneapolis, Minn., Aug. 19, 1913, Sister Parish, aged 84 years, 7 months, and 26 days. The deceased was born in England, Dec. 23, 1828, and came to Minnesota, settling at St. Cloud, in 1889. We believe that our sister will have a part in the first resurrection. Words of comfort were spoken by the writer. A. W. Kuehl.
SCHNELL.—Mrs. Marie Schnell died at Brainerd, Minn., Dec. 5, 1913. She was an invalid for many months, but was patient and cheerful to the end. She was a faithful member of the St. Paul Seventh-day Adventist Church. She is survived by two sons, three daughters, six sisters, and four brothers. The funeral services were conducted by the writer at the home of her daughter. Andrew Mead.
HODGE.—John Thomas Hodge was born in Carroll County, Indiana, July 29, 1849, and died in Wilmington, Cal., Dec. 2, 1913, aged 64 years, 4 months, and 3 days. He removed to Missouri when twenty-five years of age, and was there united in marriage with Miss Josephine Moulder. About the year 1880 Brother Hodge accepted present truth, and remained faithful to God until his death. Two children, one sister, and two brothers survive. D. A. Parsons.
ALGER.—Mary Catherine Alger was born March 9, 1838, and died at her home near Rileyville, Va., Dec. 2, 1913, aged 75 years, 8 months, and 23 days. She was a faithful member of the Stanley Seventh-day Adventist Church, and among the first to accept the message in Page County many years ago. Sister Alger is survived by eight children, four of whom were present at the funeral. Services were conducted by the writer, assisted by Elders T. H. and A. J. Painter. R. D. Hottel.
BROWN.—Sarah Brown was born in June, 1868, and died at her home at Doswell, Va., Nov. 13, 1913. She was married Nov. 11, 1911, to James Brown. The deceased accepted present truth in 1901, and united with the Norfolk Seventh-day Adventist Church. Although a constant sufferer for some time, she was courageous until the last. She is survived by her husband and one sister. The funeral service was conducted by Pastor Moore, of the Baptist Church. Bertha Pflugradt.
SUTTON.—Died at her home in Leitchfield, Ky., Sister D. S. Sutton. She was born Feb. 9, 1832, and fell asleep in the blessed hope Dec. 7, 1913. The deceased accepted present truth at a tent effort held in Leitchfield in 1886, and although isolated from those of like precious faith, and having no church privileges, she continued faithful. Her godly life preached the truth to her children and neighbors. Her aged husband and her children look forward to the resurrection morning. B. W. Brown.
DOANE.—Brother S. O. Doane, who was engaged in colporteur work in New Mexico until recently, came to Oklahoma several weeks ago to take up the same work. He sent in three good reports, but the fourth week he was taken sick in the field, and died at the home of his son on Nov. 19, 1913, at the age of 72 years. He was a faithful, methodical worker, having practiced law for many years, and from his carefully kept records we were able to deliver all but two of the books for which he had taken orders just before his death. Charles L. Collison.
LEAVITT.—Died in Berryville, Ark., Nov. 15, 1913, Sister Charlott Leavitt. The funeral service was held at Fairhaven, Minn., her former home, where, with her husband, Brother Summer Leavitt, she accepted present truth under the labors of Elders L. H. Ellis and D. P. Curtis in 1876. Her husband died in 1904, after which she made her home with relatives. At the time of her death, she was 62 years of age, and is survived by her mother, who is ninety-eight years old; also by seven sisters, three brothers, one stepdaughter, and one adopted son. Andrew Mead.
PRITTS.—Nancy Levinie Hrubit was born March 7, 1868, near Richards Station, Ill. She was married to Frederick Pritts, in Ottawa, Ill., Dec. 31, 1891. Of their four children one daughter, together with the husband and father and several brothers and sisters, is left to mourn. Sister Pritts fell asleep Dec. 7, 1913. During the last ten years of her life, she was a firm believer in the truths held by this people. Comforting words were spoken by the writer from Rev. 14:13. J. C. Harris.
CLARK.—Lovisa Biglow Clark was born in Wilson, N. Y., Aug. 5, 1825, and died July 28, 1913, aged 88 years, 11 months, and 23 days. In 1858 her parents moved to Jackson, Mich., and she was married to William Clark on Nov. 8, 1845. Six children were born to this union. One daughter and many friends are left to mourn. Sister Clark accepted the truths of the third angel's message in 1883, and in her declining years her greatest joy was in helping forward the work she loved. D. P. Wood.
DOUGLAS.—Died at Clifton, Colo., Dec. 7, 1913, Mrs. Lucinda Jane Douglas, aged 65 years, 10 months, and 15 days. The deceased was a native of Ohio, but was of German parentage. She was a faithful member of the Seventh-day Adventist Church for eighteen years, and fell asleep in hope of a part in the first resurrection. She was the mother of ten children, five of whom, together with the husband and father, are left to mourn. The funeral service, in charge of the writer, was largely attended. E. A. Curtis.
HONEYWELL.—Robert E. Honeywell was born June 24, 1848, near Akron, Ohio, and died Dec. 5, 1913, in Pueblo, Colo., after an illness of more than five years. In 1869 he was united in marriage with Miss Olive Honeywell. To this union were born two sons and five daughters, all of whom survive. Brother Honeywell moved his family to Pueblo in 1879, where he made his home until the time of his death. In 1890 the light of present truth came to him, and he became one of the charter members of the church at Pueblo, where he held various responsible offices and served as an earnest, loyal member. His wife and children, one brother, and a wide circle of friends are left to mourn. Claude E. Eldridge.
REEDER.—Died at his home in Kinsley, Kans., Nov. 2, 1913, my dear brother, Thomas William Reeder, aged 56 years and 5 days. He was born in Macon County, Illinois, Oct. 27, 1857. In 1878 we removed from Illinois to Kansas, where he and other members of the family accepted present truth. He was baptized by Elder Oscar Hill in 1883, and later became one of the charter members of the Fellsburg (Kans.) Seventh-day Adventist Church, serving for many years as either elder or deacon of the same. Sept. 14, 1886, brother was married to Miss Rose Minton, and to this union were born two children, a son and a daughter. These, with his wife, an aged mother, three sisters, and two brothers, are left to mourn. We sorrow not as those who have no hope, for we feel sure that he sleeps in Jesus. H. E. Reeder.
STORER.—Lewis H. Storer was born at Lyons, Wayne Co., N. Y., July 19, 1837, and died at his home in Camden, Mich., Nov. 26, 1913, aged 76 years, 4 months, and 7 days. The family came to Michigan in 1853 and settled on a farm. In 1861 the deceased enlisted in Company K of the Eleventh Michigan Infantry, but because of sickness was discharged in July of 1862. On Dec. 25, 1872, he was married to Arletta Arnold, and to them were born three children. In 1882 the light of present truth came to the family, and they gladly accepted it, the deceased being a faithful member of the Seventh-day Adventist Church until his death. The funeral services were held at the family home in Camden, words of consolation being spoken by Pastor Phillips from Ps. 73: 25, 26. Besides his wife, one daughter, and one son, his loss will be keenly felt by many friends. Mrs. Ina Storer-Miller.
LOGAN.—Flosa Bell, daughter of Brother and Sister R. W. Logan, died Sept. 16, 1913, at the age of 9 months. She was a winning child, loved by many. The parents sorrow in hope. W. H. Heckman.
ANDERSEN.—Christine Mose Andersen, a native of Denmark, fell asleep in Jesus at San Francisco, Cal., Dec. 9, 1913, aged 62 years, 9 months, and 27 days. She came to America in 1875, and was married to Peter Andersen at Alameda, Cal., in 1877. She was a believer in present truth for about twelve years. Two brothers, two sisters, five sons, and one daughter survive. B. E. Beddoe.
VAN HOUTEN.—Harriet M. Weston was born May 14, 1876, at Saugatuck, Allegan Co., Mich., and died in Monterey, Mich., Dec. 10, 1913, aged 35 years, 6 months, and 26 days. On Oct. 22, 1896, she was married to James E. Van Houten. About ten years ago she united with the Seventh-day Adventist Church, and remained a firm believer until her death. Her companion, four daughters, three stepchildren, an aged father, and many friends mourn her death. H. G. Bayley.
GRAY.—Died at Lemoore, Kings Co., Cal., Oct. 26, 1913, Reuben P. Gray. He was born in Pennsylvania, Jan. 18, 1840. When he was seven years of age, the family moved to Wisconsin, later to Minnesota, and in 1859 they journeyed to California with ox teams. In October of 1861 Brother Gray enlisted in the Union army, and faithfully served his country for three years, receiving an honorable discharge at Camp Douglas, in Utah. Soon after this he was married to Miss Rosana J. Slocum, of Salt Lake City. They spent some time in Stockton, Cal., but later settled in Lodi. Of their eight children five are left to mourn the loss of a kind and loving father. Two brothers and two sisters of the deceased are also living. Our brother united with the Seventh-day Adventist Church in the fall of 1878, and was an ardent worker in the Lord's cause, serving his local church as elder for twenty years. J. H. Behrens.
BROTHERS.—Mrs. Lizzie Pillow Brothers was born at Callipolis, Ohio, Sept. 19, 1870, and died at El Reno, Okla., Dec. 13, 1913. Sister Brothers was a member of the Seventh-day Adventist Church during the last few years of her life, and fell asleep rejoicing in the hope of a soon-coming Saviour. Her husband, two sons, and three daughters mourn. Words of comfort were spoken by the writer. I. A. Crane.
SPICER.—Ellen McDugal was born in Brooklyn, N. Y., April 1, 1837, and died in Greeneville, Tenn., Dec. 2, 1913. She was married to Marlo Stewart Spicer in 1858. Her husband was a soldier in the Civil War, and when peace was restored they moved to Minnesota, where they experienced the hardships of frontier life. After the death of her husband the deceased made her home with her daughter in southern California, and later they came to Tennessee. For over thirty-five years Sister Spicer looked for the return of the Lord, but was reconciled to her Saviour's will if he saw best to have her rest until the coming of the Life-giver. Three daughters and their families survive.
WILBUR.—W. H. Wilbur was born Oct. 2, 1854, in Fairgrove Township, Michigan, and died at the home of his uncle, in Akron, Mich., Dec. 8, 1913, aged 59 years, 2 months, and 6 days. July 14, 1874, he was married to Mrs. Elma Shaver. Five years later he united with the Seventh-day Adventist Church in his home town, of which he remained a faithful member until December of 1903, when, feeling that he could be a help in the small church at Watrousville, he united with the company at that place, serving as elder until his death. In 1887 Brother Wilbur and his wife went South, and for some years engaged in the canvassing work in the States of Alabama, Tennessee, Georgia, and Mississippi. His companion, many relatives, and a large number of friends survive. Funeral services were conducted by the writer. H. H. Hicks.
MESSICK.—Florence Evelyn, daughter of John L. and Maude Messick, was born at Sumner, Wash., May 24, 1910. She possessed perfect health until Oct. 19, 1913, when, while playing near a building, she was hit by a piece of concrete which fell from the wall, and was rendered unconscious. She died the following day. The funeral services were conducted by the writer, assisted by Pastor Pearson of the First Methodist Church of Sumner. John W. McNeil.

Western Canadian Union Conference

By H. S. Shaw; A. H. Brigham

THE third biennial session of the Western Canadian Union Conference has been appointed to meet at Lacombe, Alberta, Feb. 11-22, 1914, to elect officers for the next union conference term, and to transact such other business as may properly be considered by the delegates at that time.
In connection with this meeting, there will be held a ministerial institute and a colporteurs' convention. Instruction will be given in Sabbath school, home missionary, and young people's work, also for the help of church officers.
This will doubtless be the most important meeting ever called by this people in this field since the organization of our work here. It is hoped that our people will attend as far as reasonable at this time of year.
H. S. SHAW, President; A. H. BRIGHAM, Secretary.

An Opening

By D. D. Fitch

Artesia, a growing town on the Pacific Electric, nineteen miles southeast of Los Angeles, is without either dentist or shoemaker. This would be a good location for one who desires to be so situated as to assist a new company of believers. For information, address the writer at Artesia, Cal.
D. D. FITCH.

Business Notice

WANTED.—Stout teamster and cook on government land. Steady job to homesteaders. Choice fruit and general farming. Mild climate. L. J. Caldwell, Wilson, Owyhee Co., Idaho.

Address Wanted

THE church at Shreveport, La., desires the address of Brother and Sister H. C. Bagley. Any one who can furnish this information is kindly requested to address the church clerk, Mrs. H. S. Roach, Shreveport, La.

Publications Wanted

THE following-named persons desire late, clean copies of our publications, sent postpaid, for missionary purposes:—
Mrs. James F. Woods, Warsaw, Ind.
James M. Johnston, R. F. D. 5, Box 9, Hickory, N. C.
Emma Kincaid, 608 Third St., Lincoln, Ill. Continuous supply.
Elijah Williams, Leasburg, Mo. Signs (weekly and monthly), Watchman, Instructor, and tracts.
T. J. Chambers, R. F. D. 1, Beach, Va. Signs, Watchman, Liberty, Life and Health, Protestant, Temperance Instructor, Little Friend, and also tracts.

THE NEW BEREAN LIBRARY

By Editor

We are glad to announce that a number of our books heretofore issued only in cloth bindings, and some of our new books just being brought out, will be issued in the Berean Library, with paper covers and printed on thin paper, at very greatly reduced prices. The first ten numbers of this series will be ready within a few days, and some of them are now ready for delivery.
  1. STEPS TO CHRIST — — — $.25 — $.15
  2. THOUGHTS ON DANIEL — — — .25 — .15
  3. THOUGHTS ON REVELATION — — — .25 — .15
  4. HIS GLORIOUS APPEARING — — — .15 — .09
  5. THE SABBATH IN THE SCRIPTURES — — — .25 — .15
  6. THE SABBATH IN HISTORY — — — .50 — .30
  7. CAPITAL AND LABOR — — — .25 — .15
  8. HERE AND HEREAFTER — — — .25 — .15
  9. BIBLE FOOTLIGHTS — — — .35 — .21
  10. OUR PARADISE HOME — — — .15 — .09
Nos. 5 and 6 are taken from the revised edition of "History of the Sabbath."
At the beginning of the winter season, when the evenings are getting long, the time is very opportune for circulating these splendid new publications among your friends and neighbors. Notice the special price in quantities, shipped by freight. Our churches should order from their librarians, and thus get them at the cheapest price.
REVIEW AND HERALD PUBLISHING ASSN., Washington, D. C. ORDER OF YOUR TRACT SOCIETY

Special Club Rates

These special reduced rates are good only from December 1, 1913, to February 2, 1914. After that the regular prices will be charged, which are 15 to 25 per cent higher.
TO APPLY FROM DECEMBER 1, 1913, TO MIDNIGHT FEBRUARY 2, 1914
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Missionary Literature and Week of Prayer

By Editor

A NOTE from C. H. Jones, general manager of the Pacific Press Publishing Association, says of the Signs of the Times weekly: "The subscription list of our good old pioneer missionary paper is rapidly increasing. During the last month nearly five thousand names have been added to the list. Before the close of 1914, we hope to see the list run up to fifty thousand." This is an encouraging report. We hope that our brethren and sisters throughout the field will rally to the support of this excellent journal. The long evenings for the next few months afford excellent opportunities for study and reading. Many would appreciate the Signs if it could be sent to them. Our churches should take clubs of this paper, sending copies to interested readers, and following up this work with personal correspondence. There are wonderful possibilities in the faithful use of our missionary literature.
FROM all sections of the country good reports are coming in as to the excellent results attending the week of prayer. In many places the services of the week took on a decided revival character, sinners were converted, backsliders reclaimed, and many rich blessings enjoyed by the entire church. Eighteen were baptized in the Takoma Park church last Sabbath. From Elder G. F. Watson, president of the Southwestern Union Conference, a good report comes of the meetings held in Keene, Tex. Brother Watson says: "It was my privilege to spend the week of prayer at Keene. Two meetings were held each day. In the forenoon we met with the students in the academy chapel, and in the evening with the church. Our gifts were not large, which we regret very much, but in spite of all the enemy could do, our God made bare his arm to save. Near the closing hours of the Sabbath we had the blessed privilege of baptizing forty-one persons. To the Lord be all the praise." These reports, we are sure, might be duplicated by many of our workers. The Lord is indeed making bare his arm in behalf of his people. He is waiting to be gracious, and if his church will but respond to the invitations and leadings of the Holy Spirit, he will clothe them with his blessed power for labor and service.

Elder James Recovers After Operation

Recently Elder J. S. James, on furlough from south India, passed through a critical operation at the St. Helena Sanitarium. Sister James writes that the physicians pronounce the operation a success, and that her husband is beginning to gain rapidly.

Missionaries Sent to Uruguay

By Editor

James T. Thompson and wife, from Oakland, Cal., passed through Washington last week on their way to Uruguay, South America, thus answering one more very earnest appeal for help from a needy mission field. They sailed from New York, via England, last Friday, December 26. This completes our 1913 outgoing list of missionaries from the homeland, the largest of any year in the history of the third angel's message.
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