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Review and Herald, Vol. 77, No. 51.

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Earlier text: AND STILL ANOTHER FEDERATION

QUEBEC, MARITIME PROVINCES, AND NEW ENGLAND

By H. W. Cottrell

The Quebec Conference held its annual business session at South Stukely, Oct. 30 to Nov. 5, 1900. The representation from the churches throughout the Conference was good. Besides the ministers of the Conference, there were present Elder D. T. Bourdeau, a French professor who has recently accepted the truth, and the writer.
This Conference is numerically weak, but spiritually and financially their standing is encouraging, for which I am grateful to the Lord. There seemed to be the spirit of brotherly love in the heart of each one. The various interests of the different branches of the work were considered quite fully, and freedom prevailed among the delegates. Those who ministered publicly the word of the Lord were in touch with Him, so were free to declare the counsel of God. The attendance from without was small in the beginning, but the house was full to overflowing at the closing meeting. All are of good courage to enter upon another year of earnest work for the Lord. Elder Williams was again elected president of the Conference.
The Maritime provincial meeting was held November 8-12, at Halifax, Nova Scotia. Elder H. C. Basney, president of the Maine Conference, and the writer were present from outside the Conference. From the provinces there were in attendance Elder G. E. Langdon, director of the mission field, Elders S. J. Hersum and Riley Hyatt. The place of meeting being on the border of the field, the attendance of our people was not as large as we had hoped, or as has been heretofore. The services were held in a large hall in the city. The outside attendance was good through the entire time of meeting. While the people of the provinces are of the conservative type, and are quite apt to view with suspicion what they may be pleased to call new or strange doctrines, yet the gospel of reformation is taking root, and in many places maturing into a healthy growth. They have been, and are still being, instructed in all points of faith, tithe paying included; hence the young in the faith are strong in the Lord. The various interests of the message were considered during the business meetings, and plans were laid for aggressive work.
On account of ill health, Elders P. F. Bicknell and R. Hyatt, who were laborers here, have returned during the year to their home fields. The places thus made vacant should be filled. The remaining workers and people are of good courage.
The business session of the New England Conference was held at South Lancaster, Mass., November 20-26 inclusive. The delegate representation was not nearly so large as when the session was held in connection with the general camp-meeting. Inasmuch as the academy corporation meeting was held in connection with this meeting, we were well provided with ministerial help. All the Conference ministers were present, with Elders Underwood, Thompson, Place, Burrill, Watt, and Basney from outside the Conference.
Each department of the Conference work was considered, with its varied interests. The first two evenings were occupied in Sabbath-school convention work, which was profitable to all. The canvassing work was quite thoroughly discussed from the floor, and much enthusiasm created, especially in reference to the canvass for the book, “Christ’s Object Lessons,” for the relief of the school debt. The business meetings were as truly Christian in spirit as any meetings I ever witnessed, and were commented on by many, but they were only as I think all such meetings should be.
This session closed my official connection with this Conference after having been thus related to it for over five years, a term which has been to me most pleasant. Our policy has been cash. After settling all accounts up to the date of the meeting, there remained in the Conference treasury over three thousand two hundred dollars, two thousand of which was given, by vote of the Conference, to the foreign mission work, leaving a balance in the treasury of twelve hundred dollars. In justice to the New England Conference, I desire to say that they have also remunerated me in full for my time since General Conference, although I have been engaged in General Conference work. I am confident that if all our work as a denomination was managed on a cash basis, there would be far greater results achieved in each branch. We could thus exercise faith beforehand, rather than behindhand, in securing money.
Elder S. A. Farnsworth was elected president of the Conference, and with him is associated a strong committee. Miss Fannie M. Dickerson was again elected president of the Sabbath-school Association.
The outlook for prosperity in this Conference is good, and with careful thought and judicious management continuous success will follow. With but few exceptions the people are of good courage in the work, and happy in the Lord. My constant prayer shall ever be with and for this people. H. W. COTTRELL.

Fifty Thousand Dollars for School Relief

We earnestly request all our kind friends to remember that FIFTY THOUSAND DOLLARS is needed to pay for the material in “Christ’s Object Lessons.” We ask for large contributions from the rich, and small gifts from the poor. Money for this purpose should be sent to the treasurer of the General Conference Association, care of Review and Herald, Battle Creek, Mich.; and be sure to state that it is for THE RELIEF OF THE SCHOOLS.
THE following contributions have been received, for December 1-13, by the Seventh-day Adventist Educational Bureau:—
A friend ....................................................... $ 4 00 S. C. Conrey .................................................... 10 00 Dorthia Harbaugh ............................................... 25 00 Mr. Carmen ...................................................... 10 00 J. G. Wood ....................................................... 5 00 W. W. Miller ..................................................... 1 00 Annie E. Smith .................................................. 10 00 Phebe Click ....................................................... 1 00 Mrs. E. W. Horner ............................................... 1 00 E. R. Hunster ..................................................... 1 00 Belle Orr .......................................................... 1 00 Miss S. M. Haughey .............................................. 2 00 Cash gifts to Magan .............................................. 2 50 C. W. Clark ........................................................ 5 00 Amy Neptune ....................................................... 1 00 Anna Holmquist .................................................. 40 00 Mrs. A. H. Rice ................................................ 125 00 David Pickering ................................................... 5 00 Laura V. Porter ................................................... 5 00 D. W. and Josephine Gibbs ....................................... 7 00 Annie Hemming ................................................... 10 00 C. M. Excell ...................................................... 50 00 F. J. Frost ........................................................ 1 50 Mrs. Addie Rust ................................................... 2 00 Cecil Rust ............................................................. 25 Frank Whitgrove ................................................... 1 00 Mrs. Hibbon ....................................................... 1 00 R. R. Kennedy .................................................... 50 00 J. R. Kennedy .................................................... 10 00 Mrs. Laura Porter ................................................. 5 00 Margaret Weakley ................................................ 100 00 Effie Wilson ...................................................... 10 00 W. O. Nesmith ................................................... 25 00 A friend ............................................................ 10 00

SPECIAL NOTICES

ADDRESS

The address of Mrs. E. E. Smith is La Grande, Ore.

NEBRASKA

By O. S. Ferren

At the Nebraska Conference held at Seward, I was placed in charge of District 7, which includes western Nebraska, the Black Hills of South Dakota and Wyoming. In company with O. A. Hall, I went from College View to Boxbutte County church, where we spent thirteen days, holding meetings, visiting the isolated ones, taking subscriptions for our papers, and baptizing those who were ready for baptism. Here the brethren decided to build a house for school and church purposes, and work and money were soon subscribed to finish the building, and a church-school teacher was engaged. God blessed the work at this place. Our next stop was at Crawford, where we spent eight days, doing church work and visiting all the brethren within twenty miles. One person was baptized, and united with the church. The quarterly meeting was held, and a good spirit prevailed. At both these places all were encouraged to go forward. Several are at work with the World's Outlook Number of the Signs of the Times, and every family takes the REVIEW.
Brother Hall stayed to hold meetings near Crawford, while I went to Hot Springs, S. D., where I met Elder L. E. Johnson. Here we spent five days, holding quarterly meeting, and encouraging all we could to take a firm stand for the truth. One woman received the message, was baptized, and united with the Black Hills church; and one was taken in on former baptism. The Sabbath-school was organized, five subscriptions for the REVIEW AND HERALD were taken; and, after celebrating the ordinances with this small company, we left them in better courage than we found them.
Brother Johnson took me into his buggy, and we started through the hills, our first stop being at Custer, where we spent seven days. This small company has two Sabbath-schools,—one at Custer, one at Four Mile. After visiting the brethren, we appointed meetings at Custer, where almost all came to a three-days' feast. Here we held quarterly meeting, with the Spirit of God present. Instructions on all points of truth were given, and subscriptions for our periodicals were secured. Several persons are selling the extra number of the Signs, in town and country. I think all take the REVIEW.
We next went sixty miles, to Boyd, Wyo., where we spent four days, developing the interest in the truth as far as possible. This company is small. Some have moved away, and one was laid to rest until the Life-giver comes. We held the quarterly meeting with two families, and organized a Sabbath-school. We next went forty miles further on into the country, stopping overnight with a lone sister and her family, in a little log cabin, where we were treated to the best they had. Going on to Sheldon, we found Sabbath-keepers, representatives of four families, with whom we labored three days, celebrating the ordinances, and organizing a Sabbath-school. We left them much encouraged, with two names to be added to the church.
On our way to Lead City, about eighty miles over hills and dales, through the dense forest, the first night found us at a brother's little cabin, both cabin and barn locked. The small one-half window was left so we could open it. Taking the lock from the barn, we were soon housed from the falling snow, and had a comfortable night. We visited two isolated families on our way the next day, and arrived at Lead City just before night. We have held a three-days' meeting, celebrating the ordinances, and electing officers for the Black Hills church. We find a church school in good condition here, with a good spirit among the brethren. After making a few more visits and holding a few more meetings at Deadwood, I shall go home, after an absence of almost four months, and having traveled by team over four hundred miles.
Twelve subscriptions for the REVIEW, ten for the Nebraska Reporter, and nine for other of our papers, were secured. Ten persons were baptized and united with the churches, and about fifteen who had previously been baptized were taken in by vote. Money was raised to pay off the remaining debt of the Black Hills Tract Society. The message is onward in the Black Hills. To the Lord be all the praise.
O. S. FERREN.

NORTH CAROLINA

By Will L. Killen

MEADOWS.—I came to this place August 23, and began a series of meetings in a grove. I met great opposition from the first. Three ministers did their best to prevent the people from coming. One wrote me up in his county paper, warning his people not to hear me, giving some points of our doctrine. This only advertised my meeting. I paid no attention to what they said, but preached the word. The people came in crowds to hear; so I am now known all over the county, and there are more openings than I can fill.
Two of the most influential men of this place have accepted the truth. One of these told his minister that he was breaking the fourth commandment. The minister tried to console him by saying that the nation changed it. “What right has the nation to change it?” the man asked. Of course the minister did not know. The man then offered his minister five dollars, and told him of another man who would give him one thousand dollars, for one text in the Bible which gave good authority for Sunday-keeping. The minister replied: “You are excited,” and bade him good-by. This was the minister who “wrote me up” in the paper.
The fourth minister with whom I had to deal was a Baptist, who came here to fill his monthly appointment. On his arrival, one of his leading members took a walk with him, advising him to pay no attention to the prejudiced words of the people regarding me; “for,” he said, “I have had this man at my house, and have heard him preach, and it is all Bible.” So the minister insisted on my taking the hour. I did so. The Lord came very near by His Holy Spirit, and this experience opened the eyes of many.
I am now holding meetings two miles from Meadows, at Wilsons Store. The people are busy, but not less than one hundred have attended regularly for thirteen nights. The house is small, but is full every night. Three have begun to keep the Sabbath, and I am sure others will soon follow their example.
I praise God for a part in His glorious work. The blessed Master has given me perfect freedom in delivering His message day by day, and my soul has been watered as it never was before.
The people here are anxious to read; and if any of you wish a part in this work, you may send me, post-paid, a large number of tracts, especially on the Sabbath question and the origin of Sunday. Pray for me. WILL L. KILLEN.

HILDEBRAN.—

By Daniel T. Shireman

At the request of the General Conference ten years ago, I came to this State, asking the Lord to lead me every step of the way. As opportunities came, I tried to improve them, and I can now see how wonderfully the Lord has blessed my efforts.
For the last three years I have spent much time and money to build up a school, which was greatly needed. I feel repaid for all the toil and trials which I have had to pass through. Each has proved a blessing in disguise, causing me to move more carefully, and drawing me nearer to the dear Lord. The school soon outgrew its one room, and a two-roomed building was erected. During the summer this has been repaired and enlarged ready for the opening of the fall term. Miss Anna M. Nicholas, of Toledo, Ohio, who has been teaching for the last ten years in South Carolina, where she accepted the truth, has kindly consented to be its principal. It will be necessary, on account of its growth, to thoroughly reorganize and grade it, and as soon as consistent, to introduce industrial training. Sister C. D. Wolf takes the position of first assistant. Brother Wm. Johnston also stands ready to help with the extra classes. The older pupils, who have shown sufficient ability in this direction, will be taught to assist in some of the lower classes. Calls have come to us from persons outside our faith, to start schools in their neighborhood; so we shall look to our trained pupil-teachers to fill these openings. No one can claim that these teachers have entered our school from any pecuniary inducement. Love for souls has led them to join us in this field of labor.
Our land and buildings are free from debt. We go no faster than we can pay, and obey the apostolic injunction to “owe no man anything.” We have tried to follow the mind of the Lord all along the way. We have not advertised the school abroad; and within the last two years have had only four hundred announcements printed. It has taken my time, early and late, to clear the ground and to erect buildings. I have been carpenter, mason, and painter, but have counted it all joy, so that I could humbly serve my beloved Master Builder. Sister Nicholas has put up, at her own expense, a two-story, six-roomed house, for a teachers' home, where she will reside.
We are all of good courage, and pray the Lord of the vineyard to send His Holy Spirit.
DANIEL T. SHIREMAN.

TEXAS, ATTENTION!

By E. T. Russell

THE annual meeting of the Texas Conference for the election of officers and transaction of other important business will be held at Keene, Tex., January 3-9. Also at the same date the Texas Tract Society and Texas Sabbath-school Association will hold their annual meetings in the interests of their respective branches of the work.
E. T. RUSSELL, Con. Pres.

APPOINTMENTS

By R. C. Horton; O. F. Campbell

The Lord willing, we shall meet with the churches in Districts 1 and 2 of Michigan, as follows:—
Prattville. .......................... December 12, 13 Jefferson. .......................... “ 14–16 Willis. .............................. “ 17, 18 Belleville. .......................... “ 19, 20 Exeter. .............................. “ 21–23
At all these meetings we hope to see a general attendance of our brethren within a reasonable distance. At each place the meeting will begin at 7 P. M. on the first day of the appointment.
R. C. HORTON, O. F. CAMPBELL.

HEALTH AND TEMPERANCE MISSIONARY COURSE OF THE SOUTHERN INDUSTRIAL SCHOOL

With gratitude to God for what He is doing for our needy field, we are glad to be able to announce to the friends of the Third Angel’s Message that, in accordance with the instruction God has given, arrangements have been completed and facilities provided whereby a thorough and practical training in medical missionary work may be obtained in connection with our central educational institution at Graysville, Tenn. Well-appointed bath and treatment rooms, with adequate water supply and medical care, are being fitted up; also a hygienic laboratory and equipment for the cooking school.
The teaching force includes a sanitarium physician and nurse, in addition to the regular faculty of the Southern Industrial School. Elder John A. Brunson will give Biblical instruction. The first course will be the health and temperance missionary course, to begin Dec. 19, 1900, and close Dec. 18, 1901, with the presentation of certificates to those who have completed the required work. The course of study includes Bible, advanced physiology and hygiene, healthful cookery, care of the sick, simple treatments, physical culture, healthful dress, and methods of work. As this is strictly a missionary course, some time will be spent in actually doing work for others in the field. By this means each student will gain, in addition to the theoretical training, that practical experience which is necessary to fit him for usefulness.
Correspondence is desired with those wishing to engage in medical missionary work in the South, also with any who may be in need of sanitarium treatment or special medical care in connection with a mild climate and retirement from the busy centers of industry and trade. All such persons should address Dr. O. M. Hayward. For catalogue or detailed information, address Southern Industrial School, Graysville, Tenn.

BUSINESS NOTICES

BRIEF business notices and “wants” will be published in this department, subject to the discretion of the publishers. A charge of one dollar for one insertion of four lines or less, and of twenty-five cents for every line over four, will be made, though in the case of the poor who wish employment, the charge may be remitted. Persons unknown to the managers of the publishing house must furnish good references.
WANTED.—To correspond with some brother who desires to enter the canvassing work, and has a small place or farm to dispose of. Address Box 232, Deshler, Ohio.
WANTED.—To correspond with a Sabbath-keeper who would like to take up a homestead in Turtle Mts., N. D. Please give circumstances. Address Sever Jacobson, Bottineau, N. D.
WANTED.—Homes for two bright orphan children: girl of seven, and boy of six, years. They have good health, and are well clothed. Christian training desired. Address W. J. E. Windom, Cottonwood, Minn., care Gustave Meilicke.

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“GOOD FORM AND CHRISTIAN ETIQUETTE,”

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Niagara Falls 5.30 4.40
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Rochester 3.13 10.00 8.40
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December Missionary Magazine

THE December Missionary Magazine is a very interesting number. Get it, and you will surely say so yourself.

China and the Example of Turkey

A prominent journal remarks that “it looks more than ever as if the Chinese central government has settled down with a downright chuckle, simply to tire out the allies by a series of delays.” Why should it be expected that China should have no instruction from the example of Turkey in these more than fifty years?

Latin American Suspicion of the United States

IN the Spanish-American Congress, held the latter part of November, the Mexican delegate “declared that Mexico is suspicious of the United States, and fears that the United States will endeavor to interfere with Mexico’s independence.” Delegates from other American countries expressed the same thought. And for this reason “an alliance of the Latin races” was proposed.

Sunday Congress at the Paris Exposition

At the late Paris Exposition there was held a Sunday Congress. And as a matter of course, “the point that occupied far more attention than any other in the congress was that of legislative intervention for the protection of the Sunday rest.” To this, however, there was so much opposition that it “seemed for a time likely to divide the congress.” Yet all finally agreed in “the adoption of a resolution favoring the right of the civil law to intervene in favor of the Sunday rest, but refraining from expressing any judgment as to the application of this principle in different countries.”

The People’s Mandate in Government

The Chicago Times-Herald is one of the two leading administration papers of the United States. Yet it is obliged to enter a protest against “this perverse activity” in a course “not contemplated by the Constitution,” that “is unworthy of the administration and a betrayal of the people who have worked assiduously for its retention in office.” Oh, no, that is not a betrayal of the people: it is simply a consistent procedure upon the overwhelming indorsement of the people; for it was all in full swing more than a year ago. And this is exactly the view taken by the administration itself; for in the very first public utterance of the President after the election, he said: “It has to me no personal phase. It is not a triumph of an individual, nor altogether a party; but an emphatic declaration by the people of what they believe, and would have maintained in GOVERNMENT.” It must never be forgotten that this is a republic—a representative government of the people.

Progress of the Sumatra Mission

IN an article in the December Missionary Magazine, on Sumatra, Elder R. W. Munson writes the following good word, which all will be glad to read: “I can not close this article more profitably than by saying that in six-months’ time we have, by the help and blessing of God, opened a school, which now enrolls sixty native boys (or will when you read this); established a regular service in Malay, which is well attended by the Chinese; earned nearly one hundred dollars toward self-support; and found two male Chinese candidates for baptism, who are keeping the Sabbath and walking in the light of the Word. There is much more in sight. We are confident of being entirely self-supporting in 1901. We need helpers. Pray for us.”

CHANGE OF TIME AND PLACE OF HOLDING GENERAL CONFERENCE

By Geo. A. Irwin

In the Review of November 6, I announced that the October council had voted to hold the next General Conference in Oakland, Cal., Feb. 10 to March 3, 1901. Since then there have been considerations presented which were not known, and hence were not taken into the account, at the time of the council, which, in the minds of the committee, are sufficient to justify the change in both time and place. It is decided to hold the meeting in Battle Creek, Mich., April 2–23, 1901.
This change will not affect the general arrangements that have been made for the Conference, other than the possible addition of a few names to the delegates at large, and the placing of the matter of securing railroad rates in the hands of the regularly appointed transportation agents for the denomination, instead of the special committee appointed by the council. The Battle Creek church will entertain all accredited delegates, free of charge, the same as the Oakland brethren had planned to do. The same arrangement as heretofore announced will obtain in regard to the General Conference Bulletin, only that it will be published in Battle Creek instead of Oakland.
Geo. A. Irwin, Pres. Gen. Conf.
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