p. 22 | Review and Herald, Vol. 89, No. 15. (4/11/1912)

Earlier text: From Venezuela

Church Missionary Work

[The following program was prepared by J. R. Ferrin, missionary secretary of Pacific Union Conference.]

Suggestive Program for Fourth Sabbath Home Missionary Service

(April 27, 1912)

OPENING SONG: “Christ in Song,” No. 621; old edition, 509.

SCRIPTURE READING: Luke 12:31-40.

PRAYER.

QUARTET: “Christ in Song,” new edition, No. 536.

READING: “Thoughts on Personal Work.”

RECITATION: “Out of Touch With God.”

READING: “God’s Spirit at Work.”

READING: “Missionary Correspondence.”

GENERAL CONSIDERATION: How can I as an individual, and we as a church, strengthen our work along lines suggested?

CLOSING SONG: “Let the Lower Lights Be Burning.”

(One to whom topic is assigned should feel free to change or add to, adapting subject in most interesting way for the service.)

Thoughts on Personal Work

CHRIST set the example in personal work. He came personally to seek and to save that which was lost. See him ministering to the sick, hurrying here and there to relieve suffering, and stopping by the way, if necessary, as in the case of the poor woman who touched the hem of his garment. A constant study of his method of work, and of his way of approaching the people, will assist us in cultivating a feeling of sympathy for those about us. The personal touch is the most direct method of transmitting the life-giving influence of Christianity. “Silver and gold have I none,” said the apostle to the cripple asking alms, “but such as I have give I thee.” Think of the opportunities that come to the Christian to minister to others in a way that means more than silver or gold.

A few weeks ago, while on the train, I fell into conversation with an intelligent woman. When she learned I was an Adventist, she said: “O, I know all about your people! For years I lived by one of your members, an old gentleman who was one of the most earnest Christian men I ever saw. He always kept me supplied with your books and papers, and I read a great deal.” I had a long talk with this woman. While she had not accepted the truth, the life of this dear isolated brother had made her favorable to it. He passed away a few months ago. In referring to the future, the woman said, “I know he will be saved; he was a saint if there ever was one.” Think what it means to be a Christian, and to have that kind of influence.

Our Missionary Volunteers who are following the Reading Course must be touched with the example of Frank Crossley as a personal worker among the poor in the great city of Manchester, England. The story of his life of ministering, of how his fortune was given to this work, and of how he and his wife personally took charge of the mission home established among the poorer classes, is a thrilling message of the power of love. There they labored to better conditions and bring the hope of salvation to thousands of souls. It is said that he set before him the death of the self-life, that the power of the Christ-life might be made manifest, and this explains much of the effectiveness of his life and work. Star Hall and its surrounding buildings became a center of light, life, and love,—a local center of evangelistic activity which permeated not only the immediate district, but reached across the sea.

Fifteen thousand persons followed the remains of this noble man to his resting-place four years ago. “It was a motley crowd from distant parts of England, Scotland, and Ireland,—the poor and the rich, the educated and the ignorant, the saintly and the sinful,—all drawn as by some mighty magnet about the dead body of a common benefactor. Tears ran freely from eyes unused to weeping, and voices choked with sobs said, in grief’s half-mute whispers, ‘He loved us so!’”

We can not all work on as large a scale perhaps as did Frank Crossley, but God will bless every effort we put forth to help those about us.

Recently I spent a day at one of our sanitariums to assist the church librarian in working up the renewal of a large club of the Signs furnished by the sanitarium family. One white-haired sister, when renewing her papers, said: “I made up my mind some time ago to do something in the way of missionary work every day, and the Lord has blessed me in talking with others and in writing letters. I feel I must do something all the time.” We had a cheering visit. When she had gone, a friend said to me: “Dear sister! she is always enthusiastic in the work. She always has something to give, and is so happy in giving it. The only way she has to make any money is by washing for patients.” May the Lord implant a similar love for his work in the hearts of those who may be blessed with larger means and opportunities.

I believe that doing personal work for others depends to a great extent on whether or not it is planned for. I wonder how many are spending ten minutes a day thinking seriously and planning to the end of actually doing something for the advancement of this message. This is an excellent thing to do. Write a list of calls you might make, and set aside a little time for that purpose. Think over the families, and plan to take some of our literature that will be acceptable to each. I have gained access to several homes during the past week by taking Our Little Friend to the children. This opens the way to give a Signs or some tracts to the father and mother.

I have in mind a home worker who so plans her work that a few hours is given each week to calls with our literature. She is situated just as hundreds of others are, but makes it a regular business to get in touch with all the families in her vicinity, and with others as she can extend her territory. She makes their acquaintance first, and then as the way opens, gets them to reading. She has been privileged to see several families come into the truth during the past two years. In a letter from her a few days ago she reports the sale of thirty-three small books, and the distribution of

several hundred Signs and magazines.

The librarian of one of our country churches received a letter a few weeks ago from the tract society with reference to some one’s taking up the sale of our small books. No one volunteering, she concluded to do it herself, although it would mean covering considerable distance on foot. In the few hours spent in visiting in the neighborhood, besides taking orders for twenty-seven books, she held two Bible readings, allayed prejudice in one or two instances, and now several homes are open for our literature. The Lord is calling for more personal work. There are many ways in which such work may be done.

A fellow worker has told me of a family he has been visiting occasionally. There is sickness in this family, and our brother has been doing what he could to bring them cheer and comfort. Last night the woman said to him, ‘I believe you people have the truth.’ She had been reading the Signs, and although worn from lack of sleep, begged him to explain a prophecy of Daniel to her sick husband, while she sat near by and listened.

Shall we not get so in touch with our Lord that we shall make it part of our Christian business to do more personal work for those about us? The promise contained in the following instruction from the spirit of prophecy will not fail:—

“Visit your neighbors, and show an interest in the salvation of their souls. Arouse every spiritual energy to action. Tell those whom you visit that the end of all things is at hand. The Lord Jesus Christ will open the doors of their hearts, and will make upon their minds lasting impressions.”

Out of Touch With God

ONLY a smile, yes, only a smile That a woman o'erburdened with grief Expected from you: ’Twould have given relief, For her heart ached sore the while; But weary and cheerless she went away, Because, as it happened, that very day You were “out of touch” with your Lord.

Only a word, yes, only a word That the Spirit's small voice whispered, “Speak.” But the worker passed onward unblessed and weak, Whom you were meant to have stirred To courage, devotion, and love anew; Because when the message came to you, You were “out of touch” with your Lord.

Only a note, yes, only a note To a friend in a distant land; The Spirit said, “Write”; but then you had planned Some different work, and you thought It mattered little. You did not know ’Twould have saved a soul from sin and woe: You were “out of touch” with your Lord.

Only a song, yes, only a song That the Spirit said, “Sing to-night; Thy voice is thy Master’s by purchased right;” But you thought, “Mid this motley throng, I care not to sing of the city of gold:” And the heart that your words might have reached, grew cold: You were “out of touch” with your Lord.

Only a day, yes, only a day, But, O, can you guess, my friend, Where the influence reaches, and where it will end, Of the hours that you frittered away? The Master's command is, “Abide in me;” And fruitless and vain will your service be If “out of touch” with your Lord. —Selected.

God's Spirit at Work

(One giving this may add others equally as interesting to illustrate how the Lord is working.)

God's Spirit at Work

Recent Encouraging Incidents

Mr. Moody said, “I believe it is God’s method that we should sow with one hand and reap with the other.”

In all our seed-sowing our courage is strengthened and our enthusiasm increased to know positively that God’s Spirit is now working definitely on the minds of men and women. With this in mind, we pass on two or three recent experiences to cheer the heart, and lead us all to more liberal seed-sowing in these interesting times:—

LETTER NO. 1

“Oct. 17, 1911.

“Editor Signs of the Times.

“DEAR SIR: I am much troubled over the Sabbath, and am writing you for help. Just now I am not in a position to buy books, but if you have tracts giving Scriptural references in regard to the seventh-day Sabbath, I shall be glad to buy them. I do not wish to talk about the subject to any one. I prefer to be convinced from God’s Word alone, then I can decide this momentous question. If you will kindly send me prices of tracts, I will remit at once for them.

“Very anxiously yours, “(Mrs.) —.”

LETTER NO. 2 (FROM THE SAME PERSON)

“Nov. 25, 1911.

“Some days ago I received your kind letter, and in reply will say there are some points not clear to my mind. I am now reading ‘Thoughts on Daniel and the Revelation,’ found in the public library. . . . There are many questions in my mind, but I am studying and asking God’s guidance into all truth. I believe my mind is open, and free from all prejudice. I am not seeking help from any one; prefer to find the truth alone. Of course, I know what my pastor would say, were I to appeal to him, but God alone can direct aright, and to him I shall have to give an account.”

LETTER NO. 3 (FROM THE SAME PERSON)

“Dec. 19, 1911.

“DEAR MR. —: I have twenty dollars for foreign fields, and as I do not know the name of your missionary secretary, I take the liberty of sending it to you, feeling sure you will see that it reaches its proper destination.”

Comment on such a series of letters is unnecessary. The Lord is working. Our work is to put people in touch with this message. Another example. The letter tells its own story:— “Los Angeles, Cal., Nov. 2, 1911.

“Editor Signs of the Times.

“DEAR SIR: At Mr. Fulton’s vegetarian cafeteria, 359 South Hill St., where I have taken my meals for some time past, I picked up the Harvest Ingathering for Missions number of the Signs of the Times. Right opposite the table where I generally take my meals there is a sign which reads: ‘As for me and my house, we will serve the Lord.’ What is the right way to serve the Lord?

“My parents were Catholics, and I was brought up in that religion, but did not follow that church in any way until I was married. . . . I have had a feeling of unrest during the last few years.

“I recently went to the Glendale Sanitarium, where I now take treatments. The doctors and nurses there have shown me the right way to live. I am already feeling better, although it is only three weeks since I began taking treatment.

“Now it occurs to me that I would like to live in the right way morally, too. What should I do to receive that message you are speaking about in your editorial [of the Harvest Ingathering Signs]?

“I never read the Bible, and I would like to begin. Although I understand English fairly well, I wish to read it in French. Will you provide me with a true French translation of the Bible. . . . My work is that of an office clerk or bookkeeper.”

The Bible has been supplied, and this man is now studying it with an experienced Bible worker. How surely God is impressing hearts with the need of an acquaintance with him and his truth. Shall we not provide more opportunities for people to learn about him?

Many, many more such evidences might be given. A letter came the other day from a member of a wholesale firm in Mobile, Ala., enclosing ten dollars for foreign missions, given, he said, by a friend. “It was your fine little paper,” he wrote, “that first called my attention to the perpetuity of God’s commandments.”

A few days later a letter came from another in the same firm, saying:—

“Please find enclosed money-order for thirty dollars, which amount you will kindly use in the service of God. I have just become convinced that at least one tenth of my increase belongs to God, and the thirty dollars is one tenth of my last two months’ salary. You know where to use it.”

So, friends, God is working. May these instances inspire us to be more faithful in our work for him.

Missionary Correspondence

(Let one giving this, add to it local experiences or suggestions that will assist in strengthening this branch of missionary work in the home church.)

Next to personal work face to face, is personal work through the mails. I believe we ought to keep the mail-carriers busy carrying the truth in its attractive printed forms, and delivering letters containing warm-hearted invitations to read. From the beginning of the work of spreading the gospel, this has been an effective agency. To-day I believe we have sufficient evidence of its good results to warrant the forming of Correspondence Bands in every church, to foster and encourage and direct in continuous,

intelligent missionary correspondence.

Fear of not being able to do it in the best way, keeps many from saying a word about spiritual things to those with whom they correspond. This can be done in a tactful way without giving offense. A tract may be enclosed, something like “Benefits of Bible Study” at first; and others may follow later. Speak of your hope as a Christian when referring to conditions about us, and let some beautiful little tract, such as Apples of Gold, No. 85, “Heralds of His Coming,” give its message to the reader.

I have the example of a sister’s correspondence work that should be passed on for the encouragement of others. In a missionary service at a camp-meeting she subscribed for one hundred copies of the Signs weekly. She planned to carry on work with these herself, and being a busy woman and located in the country, she decided to send them out week by week through the mails, accompanying them with letters. Quite an undertaking, perhaps you say, for one person; as much as or more than many of our churches are doing. But this she did, and you will be interested in an extract from a letter she recently wrote with reference to how she did the work, and of the results:—

“DEAR BROTHER —: I have been trying to get time to give you a report of my work with the Signs. I secured names of persons from all over the United States, strangers to me. I sent a card with the first papers; and if a positively unfavorable answer came, the name was at once dropped, and another substituted. This has been my plan throughout the work.

“I now have sixty regular readers, most of whom have had a card and a letter, and I am now writing each again, as I am anxious to seal the work permanently with as many as possible. I think I shall have all I can do for the next six months. You might be interested in some extracts from letters received. They certainly have been very cheering to me.”

Extracts from more than thirty appreciative letters were given, of which the following are fair samples:—

“I certainly do enjoy reading the Signs, and would be glad to receive it regularly. I often wonder if Christ’s coming is near, as so many think. I try so to live that I may be prepared.”

“Your kind postal announcing the sending of the Signs of the Times was duly received. I can assure you that your kindness is thoroughly appreciated. You may rest assured that the papers will always be read with interest, especially by my dear mother.”

“I have wondered who had been sending the Signs of the Times to me. Please accept my sincere thanks. My husband and myself are greatly interested in the scriptures discussed, and in anything pertaining to the coming of our Lord. I am unable to pay for the paper at present, but if you continue to send it, I shall appreciate it.”

The sister continues: “I wish to say that I have enjoyed this work very much. There are many families who could afford to take a few copies of the Signs, and by using these to cultivate a missionary spirit among the youth as they are growing up, would get a great blessing themselves. I feel anxious that out of this work there shall be some souls for the kingdom. The dear mother mentioned may get such a hold of this message that others may be drawn, and the two wives who are studying with their husbands may be led into the light. There are many others whose interest appeals to me, but even though none should accept this truth at once, I feel sure that out of this little work there will be some fruit for the kingdom.”

Could we wish for stronger evidence of what may be accomplished by well-directed efforts through the mails? May many be encouraged and inspired by such evidences to take hold anew of this method of reaching others within the reach of all.

Publications Wanted

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

Mrs. Kate Taylor, 6503 Taylor Ave., Cleveland, Ohio, desires clean copies of all our papers for missionary work.

Signs, Watchman, and other literature are desired by S. W. Van Trump, care Review and Herald, Takoma Park Station, Washington, D. C., for distribution in unworked rural territory near the District of Columbia. Do not send REVIEW or Youth’s Instructor.

H. Clay Griffin requests clean copies of the REVIEW, Signs of the Times, Youth’s Instructor, Liberty, Watchman, Protestant Magazine, and tracts, for use in connection with his tent effort at Fort Stockton, Tex. Spanish books and tracts could be used to good advantage. Address all matter to Box 261.

Mrs. F. S. Jenks, E. High St., R. F. D. 6, Lockport, N. Y., desires clean copies of Life and Health, Liberty, Protestant Magazine, Signs (weekly and monthly), Watchman, and the Youth’s Instructor, to place in two large reading-racks in the New York Central Railroad station and in the electric railroad station of that place. Mrs. Jenks writes: “We must have more papers and magazines soon. In these two racks we can use as many as four dozen magazines and six dozen papers a week. If our rack is not full, the other people put Christian Science literature in.”

To Those Coming to the Pittsburgh (Pa.) Meeting

By B. F. KNEELAND

THE West Pennsylvania Conference and the Columbia Union Conference sessions, to be held April 7-21, 1912, as well as the conventions and legal meetings to be held at the same time, will convene in the Homewood Carnegie Library Auditorium. This is only one block from the Homewood suburban station of the Pennsylvania Railroad, with frequent rapid transit train service from the union and East Liberty stations. Hamilton Avenue and Frankstown Avenue car lines go on either side of the library, passengers getting off at Lang Avenue. Passengers on the B. & O. and the P. & L. E. Railroads can either take any car marked Union Station, changing to train for the Homewood station, or change to the Hamilton Avenue car at Smithfield and Fifth Avenues, which will stop at the door of the auditorium. Those coming from the east on the Pennsylvania Railroad should buy tickets to East Liberty, Pa. As there are several Carnegie Libraries in Pittsburgh, all should be sure to go to the Homewood Carnegie Library.

B. F. KNEELAND.

Western Oregon Conference Association

By P. A. Hanson; F. W. Peterson

THE Western Oregon Conference Association of Seventh-day Adventists will meet on the camp-ground in Portland, Ore., Thursday, June 6, 1912, at 10 A. M., for the purpose of electing officers for the ensuing year, and of transacting such other business as may properly come before the delegates. The regularly accredited delegates to the conference are delegates to the association.

P. A. HANSON, President; F. W. PETERSON, Secretary.

Southern Idaho Conference

By J. M. Willoughby; T. L. Copeland

The fourth annual session of the Southern Idaho Conference of Seventh-day Adventists will convene on the camp-ground at Nampa, Idaho, May 17, 1912, at 9:30 A. M., for the election of officers and the transaction of such other business as may properly come before the conference.

Each church is entitled to one delegate as an organization, and one delegate for each ten members thereof.

J. M. WILLOUGHBY, President; T. L. COPELAND, Secretary.

Southern Idaho Conference Association

By J. M. Willoughby; A. C. Bird

THE annual session of the constituents of the Southern Idaho Conference Association of Seventh-day Adventists, a corporation, will convene on the camp-ground at Nampa, Idaho, Tuesday, May 21, 1912, 9:30 A. M., for the election of a board of trustees for the ensuing year, and the transaction of such other business as may come before the session.

J. M. WILLOUGHBY, President; A. C. BIRD, Secretary.

Southern Oregon Conference

By F. S. Bunch

THE second annual session of the Southern Oregon Conference of Seventh-day Adventists will convene at Roseburg, Oregon, May 10, 1912, at 9 A. M., for the purpose of electing officers for the ensuing year, and of transacting such other business as may properly come before the delegates. The conference will be held in connection with the camp-meeting (May 9-19) in Bellows Park, the same beautiful grounds we occupied last year. Each church is entitled to one delegate for its organization, and one additional delegate for every ten members. Members of the executive committee, ordained ministers, and other conference employees, and representatives of the General and North Pacific Union Conferences are delegates at large.

F. S. BUNCH, President.

Southern Oregon Conference Association

By F. S. Bunch; J. P. Wheeler

THE Southern Oregon Conference Association will meet on the camp-ground at Roseburg, Oregon, Wednesday, May 15, at 9:30 A. M., for the purpose of electing a board of five trustees to have charge of the legal affairs of the conference for the ensuing year, and to transact such other business as may properly come before the delegates. Delegates to the conference are delegates to the association.

F. S. BUNCH, President; J. P. WHEELER, Secretary.

Washington Foreign Mission Seminary

By W. T. Knox; M. E. Kern

THE annual meeting of the constituency of the Washington Foreign Mission Seminary, incorporated, will be held at Pittsburgh, Pa., on April 17, 1912, 11:45 A. M., in connection with the Columbia Union Conference of Seventh-day Adventists, for the purpose of electing nine trustees for the corporation, and the transaction of such other business as may come before the meeting. The constituency of the corporation consists of the executive committee of the General Conference of Seventh-day Adventists, and the president of each local conference in the United States. A quorum for the transaction of business consists of not less than ten members.

By order of the trustees.

W. T. KNOX, President; M. E. KERN, Secretary.

Addresses

THE permanent address of Elder J. C. Foster is now Conner, Mont.

The “Watchman,” the Present Truth Evangelizer

By Editor

OUR Health and Temperance Special for May (ready April 10) will be brimful of good things. A health message, a temperance message, a gospel message, in fact a threefold message, will be given. Here is a part of what 300,000 persons will enjoy.

Every one not familiar with the patent medicine curse of this country should read our leading editorial, “Counterfeit Cures.” It will deal with the shameful practise which defrauds the public of millions of dollars by the sale of patent medicines that are instruments of death. Do not take another drop of patent medicine until you read this article.

“The Temperance Life, or the More Excellent Way,” by Dr. D. H. Kress, is an earnest plea urging us back to the simple life, simple diet, fresh air, country walks, etc. This article sets forth in a clear way the lasting benefits of the temperate life.

“London’s Breathing Places,” by Dr. G. H. Heath, shows how even fresh air, the freest gift of God to man, is not infrequently denied the multitudes in our crowded cities.

“The Bible as a Health Educator,” by Dr. David Paulson, shows how simple health principles are God-given, having been plainly set forth in the Bible more than thirty centuries ago. Men get into trouble when they depart from the Word of God along health and temperance lines, as well as in other matters.

“A Health Reform People,” by L. A. Hanson, gives a clear outline of the original purpose of God with reference to the physical well-being of man. The article shows clearly the way in which many have departed from this design. Because of this a reform in the methods of living has become a necessity. Hence Seventh-day Adventists have a definite health reform message, which is due the world in this strenuous age.

Every lover of temperance should read, and should place in the hands of his neighbor that he may read, the letter written by Elder E. L. Maxwell, of Louisiana, to a saloon-keeper in that State. The saloon-keeper sent Elder Maxwell advertising matter soliciting his liquor trade. In replying to the invitation, Elder Maxwell sets forth some very striking reasons why he did not care to become the saloon-keeper’s customer. Do not fail to circulate this article widely.

Lack of space forbids more detailed description of further articles. We might add, however, that Prof. P. T. Magan, our popular writer on the Turk, will continue his series in “Hurriet” and How It Came About.” A. L. Manous will also write on “Remember May 19,” outlining one of our Lord’s great prophecies—an admonition to be temperate and watch.

You will be interested in the following letter from an enterprising missionary worker:— “DEAR WATCHMAN: Find enclosed $25. Please send the Watchman to fifty persons, each for six months. Will you not please select the names?”

Did we select them?—We certainly did.

Remember this is our Health and Temperance Special, and is gotten out in the interest of our sanitarium work and health principles in general, and of our Nashville Sanitarium in particular. The Nashville Sanitarium needs the support of every one; and as this campaign is set on foot for its benefit, we solicit your earnest cooperation in the wide distribution of this special issue. We call upon all our people to rally to the support of the Nashville Sanitarium, and to assist in scattering this and all our good magazines far and wide.

Rates in quantities: Five to forty copies, 5 cents each; fifty or more, 4 cents each.

Yearly subscription price, $1. Order through your local tract society.

SOUTHERN PUBLISHING ASSOCIATION.

Obituaries

APPLEGATE.—Carlyle J., the infant son of John I. and Ada G. Applegate, died March 8, 1912, aged 1 year and 9 months. The funeral service was conducted by the writer, words of comfort being spoken from Jer. 31:16 and Matt. 2:16-18. GEORGE W. SPIES.

MACE.—Died on March 12, 1912, Sister Mary C. Mace, at South Lancaster, Mass., in her seventy-third year. Sister Mace accepted the truth nearly forty years ago, under the labors of Elders L. L. Howard and J. N. Andrews, and through all these years she has been a faithful believer in the message. She was always liberal with her means, and gave freely to the cause of God. Funeral services were conducted by the writer, Elders W. B. White and C. S. Longacre assisting. F. C. GILBERT.

ASBURY.—Emeline Asbury died at the home of her daughter in Excelsior Springs, Mo., Feb. 29, 1912. She was born in Tennessee, Jan. 11, 1831, being more than eighty-one years of age at the time of her death. About fourteen years ago Sister Asbury accepted the truths of the third angel's message, and her bright hope in a soon-coming Saviour never wavered. Those who have attended our camp meetings will not soon forget her cheering testimonies of hope and confidence. A large concourse of people attended the funeral service, which was conducted by the writer. A. R. OGDEN.

REINKE.—George W. Reinke met his death by being struck by a falling flagpole at the schoolhouse in East Mendocino, Cal., Feb. 4, 1912. He was helping to raise the pole, when one of the guy-ropes was allowed to slack, and the pole fell, striking him across the shoulders, causing his death almost immediately. Brother Reinke was for a time a faithful employee in the Pacific Press office. He was a devoted member of the Seventh-day Adventist Church, and respected by all who knew him. He was about twenty-five years of age. He leaves a father, mother, four brothers, and four sisters to mourn his early death. M. C. WILCOX.

BOLANDER.—Charles Bolander was born in Moscow, Idaho, Nov. 20, 1894, and died at the Sacred Heart Hospital in Spokane, Wash., March 3, 1912, aged 17 years, 3 months, and 13 days. His father, mother, and six brothers survive. During his last illness Charles was thoroughly converted, and while he longed to live, that he might serve his Master, yet he was willing to go. He bore his suffering patiently. The occasion was made especially sad by the absence of the parents, who are traveling in Europe and could not be notified of his serious illness and death. The funeral service was conducted by the writer, assisted by Prof. A. E. Searns. Words of comfort were spoken from Isa. 40:3-8. WM. T. HILGERT. (Swedish papers please copy)

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WANTED.—Graduate nurses. For information, address Manager Nauheim Sanitarium and Hospital, 470 Twenty-eighth St., Oakland, Cal.

FOR SALE.—Four acres located on public road, near church and school. New three-room house. Two miles from car line and railroad. No reasonable offer refused. Address J. A. Trough, Fairton, N. J.

WANTED.—Homes for two little sisters aged one and three years, two little brothers aged two and five, a boy aged ten, and a baby girl of seven months. For further information, address Emmanuel Children’s Home, Mountain Grove, Mo.

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WANTED.—Trained nurses. Splendid opportunity for man and wife, graduate nurses with bath-room experience, to take established treatment-room business. For particulars address, with reference from Seventh-day Adventist physician, Medical Secretary Columbia Union Sanitarium, Takoma Park, D. C.

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Public Library Offer and Tract Notice

By Editor

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“The Darkness of Millennial Dawn” is the title of a sixteen-page tract, by John N. Quinn, which treats in an interesting manner upon some of the fundamental errors of Millennial Dawnism. The price of this tract is two cents; in quantities of twenty-five or more, one cent each. Address the author at Takoma Park, D. C.

News from Australia and Guardians of Liberty

Brother R. W. Brown and his wife, late principal and matron of the Darling Range School, sailed from Fremantle, Australia, February 3. Pastor Baker writes: “We regret that the failing health of Sister Brown seems to necessitate their return to America. They will sail via London to New York. Brother and Sister Brown will be greatly missed in this field, especially by the young people, in whom they took a deep interest. May the blessing of God attend them on their homeward journey, and in all their future labors.—Australasian Record.”

The publication of the article entitled “Protestant Principles Condemned,” in our issue of March 21, has brought a request for the address of the association therein named, the Guardians of Liberty. The address of that association is Masonic Hall, 50 West Twenty-fourth St., New York City.

Notice of Union Conferences

The Pittsburgh (Pa.) Herald of April 2 gives a lengthy and favorable notice of the program of the West Pennsylvania and Columbia Union Conferences to be held at Pittsburgh, April 7-21.

The Thorpes Return to Tonga

BROTHER and Sister E. E. Thorpe, after a few months spent in Australia on furlough, during which time Sister Thorpe’s health has been restored, sailed February 27 for the Tonga Islands, where they labored prior to their service in Java. It is planned that they enter one of the islands of this group hitherto unreached by the message. In prayer let us follow Brother and Sister Thorpe and little Elva in their labor of love in this needy field.

Bible Story Book in Nyassaland

A LITTLE book comes to the Mission Board prepared by Brother Joel C. Rogers in the language of the natives in Nyassaland, British East Africa. It takes up the Bible story, carrying it on to the deliverance of Israel at the Red Sea. A collection of hymns (without the music) completes the little volume. It is well illustrated, and is printed at Watford, England.

Good Interest in British Guiana

ELDER U. BENDER reports a good camp-meeting in the South Caribbean Conference the first of March. Elder N. H. Pool and family arrived during the meeting from the States, receiving a hearty welcome. Elder Bender at the time of writing was at Georgetown, British Guiana, where he reports a good interest manifested in a series of meetings being held there.

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