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Review and Herald, Vol. 81, No. 46.

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Field Notes

A NEW Sabbath-school has been organized at Decatur, Ark.
FOUR members were recently added to the church at Isabella, O. T.
FOUR persons have recently united with the church at Minneapolis, Minn.
THERE has been a recent increase of five in the membership of the church at Springdale, Ark.
ELDER J. O. BEARD reports the addition of four members to the church at Winterset, Iowa.
ELDER F. H. CONWAY reports that “five earnest souls have taken their stand for the truth” at Checotah, I. T.
AT the local camp-meeting at Buffalo Gap, Tex., twelve persons experienced conversion, and sixteen united with the Buffalo Gap church.
THE treatment rooms in Milwaukee, Wis., have been reopened, and are now located at 137 Oneida Street. They are in charge of W. F. Smith.
CHURCH-SCHOOLS have recently been opened in the Upper Columbia Conference at Cove, Milton, and Union, Ore.; Boise, Caldwell, and Cambridge, Idaho; and College Place and Natchez Valley, Wash.
A CHURCH building is in process of erection at Eldorado, Kan. Money for a church building is being raised by the company at Leavenworth; work on a house of worship is about to be begun at Glenelder; and the new company at Hepler will either buy a house of worship or build one.
ELDER JOHN HOFFMAN, who has been laboring in Finland for a number of years, has now moved to Sweden. He expects to work in the future in the northern part of that country, where nothing has as yet been done. He writes that they have been away from America so long that the authorities are not willing to renew their passports, which, with other reasons, causes them to move to Sweden.
THE Indiana Reporter of November 9 says: “The Indianapolis brethren and sisters met in their new house of worship last Sabbath. The building is completed, but the furnishings are not all in.” It adds that “the prospects for our canvassing work are brighter now than for many months in the past.”
REPORTING from Clarksburg, W. Va., where the camp-meeting in that State was held, Elder B. F. Purdham says: “Brother J. S. James and I are following up the work at Clarksburg with a tent effort. Four have accepted the truth already, and we hope soon to see a good church organized at this place.”
ELDER CLARENCE SANTEE, of the Southern California Conference, says in a recent report from that field: “At Fernando there were thirteen baptized the first of October. October 8, three were baptized in San Diego. There will also be a baptism at Santa Ana the twenty-second, if all is well.”
THE London publishing house is at present at work on a small volume of “Bible Readings” in the Zulu. Besides the books, the readings will also be printed on loose sheets, each sheet containing a complete reading. These will be very convenient for distribution, especially among those who can not afford a copy of the book.
AT the recent local camp-meeting held at Gage, O. T., about thirty tents were pitched, and there was a good attendance toward the close of the meeting. A report from Elder G. F. Haffner says: “The Lord came very near on Sabbath and Sunday, and souls were converted and backsliders reclaimed. About six asked for baptism, but as the time was short, we preferred to postpone baptism till they return home.”
ELDER ARMITAGE writes from the Somabula Mission: “We are all well at present, and our school work is progressing. We have thirty-one with us now, and fifteen more come in every day from the kraals, so we have all we can do. We have pupils from eight different tribes, so there are that many languages spoken here. Some of these are from beyond the Zambesi. We now have an attendance of from one hundred to one hundred and twenty-five at Sabbath services.”
BROTHER W. H. WAKEHAM writes: “The great difficulty here is the language. While we have a few tracts in the Arabic tongue, we have nothing, scarcely, suitable for the Moslem. For six months I have had a little book on the prophecies of Daniel translated and ready for the press, but we have no money to print it. Something of that nature, or something along health lines, would be more acceptable to the Moslem readers than the usual doctrinal tracts. And if we could have something like ‘Steps to Christ’ for the Christian population, it would be of great value. But it is useless to talk of making our publishing work self-supporting in a country like this, until we have a larger constituency than we have at present.”

Christian Education

Conducted by the Department of Education of the General Conference.
L. A. HOOPES, Chairman; Frederick Griggs, Secretary.

The Advance

By F. G.

The hope of our school work in the future is in the right application of correct principles to our schools in the present. The success of next year's work is very dependent upon that of this year. That there should be a very rapid advance, all must concede; but will all who grant this, work with true earnestness to bring about these rapid strides to the best of work? We have a message of perfection to give to the world, and it is to be given, in part, by having a thorough and high grade of work done in all departments of our work, and in no department can this be truer than in the educational work.
To every one connected in any manner with our schools, either as teacher, patron, or pupil, there comes a distinct call to great advance during this school year. There are some very distinct problems with which we have to wrestle, such, for instance, as the means of support for our schools so that every one who desires the advantages of a Christian education may have it. This support should also involve the furnishing of good equipment for the schools in the way of schoolrooms, maps, charts, and the aids in teaching. There should be great progress made in the preparation of better text-books for all grades of our school work. Our courses of study should be made more practical and better adapted to the needs of our distinctive work. This is truer in no grade of our schools than in the training-schools; for from them is to go forth each year an increasingly large company of well-educated workers for our various departments of work. There are also many lessons to be learned in better methods of teaching. There are very great strides to be made in manual work as a factor of education. Other lines of advancement might be suggested, but surely here are enough to enlist the best efforts of every one. If we make the progress that is demanded of us, it can be only by the very earnest efforts of every one, and by a spirit of true co-operation. Each one must feel an interest, not only in his own personal work, but in that of the whole. Every ray of light must be gathered, every step of progress must be noted. These must be passed on to help others, and for them to add to. Those who feel a burden to study and develop any phase of our work must be full of courage in their investigations.
The Educational Department of the REVIEW is intended to be a means of communication and a herald of progress and advancement. It should be impressed on the mind of every lover of this message that he has a duty to add his strength, be that but little, to this great struggle for a perfect educational system; and in no way can he add that strength more effectually than in giving it through the medium of this department to all who may be interested. A pull altogether will make the advance more rapid and easier. F. G.

Current Mention

— The foundering of two sailing vessels in the North Sea, with the resulting loss of twenty-seven lives, was reported at Hamburg, November 10.
— Eleven persons were killed and ten or fifteen injured in a collision, November 12, between a Union Pacific west-bound passenger and an east-bound extra freight train, one and a half miles west of Azusa, Wyo., on the Oregon Short Line.
— The prominent English statesman, John Morley, is quoted as having said in a discussion of the recent national election in this country: “I have watched the progress of the United States with interest and awe. The prophecy that you are to be the greatest power on earth is coming true. With your resources, energy, and strength, there is not a power in Europe that doesn’t covet your friendship and good feeling.”
— The result of the recent national election in Italy, which was announced November 7, is that the government has been victorious over the extremists, who lost twenty seats. Turin, Naples, Palermo, and almost all the large towns joined Milan and Genoa in defeating the extremists, as a manifestation against the general strike. This was the predominate note in the elections. Count Macola, a personal friend of the pope, and who had the support of the clericals, was among the defeated candidates.
— Previous rumors of the death of the Japanese General Kuroki are confirmed by later reports, according to which the general was wounded by a fragment of a shell at the battle of Liao-yang, and died October 4. The opposing armies in Manchuria are in close touch with each other, each being behind strong fortifications. The fighting is confined to skirmishes and artillery duels. There is little news from Port Arthur, but it is reported that supplies are frequently smuggled into the city through the Japanese blockade.
— The serious and constant menace to life and property from incendiarism in New York City is shown by frequent dispatches similar to the following, which was dated November 10: “Three persons lost their lives, twenty were injured, nearly half a hundred were overcome by smoke, and an equal number are temporarily homeless as a result of a series of fires in various parts of the greater city to-day. In nearly every case the fires were in tenement houses occupied by a large number of families, and at least two of them are thought to have been started by incendiaries. That no more lives were lost undoubtedly was due to the fact that the flames were discovered in every instance before they had made great headway and the excellent use made of life-saving appliances by the firemen.”
— Leaders of the Socialist Democratic party are authority for the statement that Eugene V. Debs, the party’s candidate for president, polled over 600,000 votes in the recent election, or more than four per cent of the total vote. The States showing the greatest ratio of increase are Illinois, Ohio, Minnesota, Wisconsin, Pennsylvania, Michigan, and California. The news from Washington estimates a large increase, but no figures are given. The only decreases are reported from Massachusetts and Colorado.
— It appears probable that South America may soon follow the example of Europe in burdening its people with the maintenance of great armaments. A recent telegram from Buenos Ayres says: ‘In view of the project of Brazil to raise a loan of $50,000,000 for the purpose of increasing her fleet, official and other Argentine newspapers are urging a rearrangement of treaties with Chile in order to enable this government to expend $15,000,000 in the creation of an Argentine navy, alleging that Brazil is ambitious of securing supremacy among the South American States.’

The Father of the Man

By A. W. Spaulding

“The child is father of the man,” Wordsworth said truly; for what you make your child, such a man may you expect him to be. There is not a Christian mother who does not dedicate her sons to the service of God, nor a godly father whose fondest wish is not that they shall grow up to speak for Christ. But it takes more than birthday consecration to form souls, and that dedication only is of value which, like the vow of the Nazarite, receives constant renewal and obedience. It may not take the sacrifice of a Hannah, but certainly it will require the devotion of a Mary, to make of our children those heralds who shall proclaim the coming kingdom.
Our schools bear great responsibility for the training of our children and youth, but not nearly so much as do our homes. And it is not merely in the teaching of doctrines and the enforcement of a simple and healthful mode of living, but as well in the forming of thought and speech, that the home must bear the greater burden; for the teaching of language does not begin in the school, but in the cradle. And again, the model of the school is seldom as influential as the pattern of the home; and it needs to be impressed upon us all that the atmosphere of the home determines whether the voice of the future man shall be heard ringing forth the pure truths of the gospel, or brawling in the dens of iniquity. The language of the home, if the home be his principal abode, will determine the child’s own language. His mind grows with the material upon which it is fed; his brain shapes the expression of its thoughts according to the model furnished through his ears. And these considerations suggest the requirements of the teaching in language that is done in the home.
Would you have your boy a teacher of the truth, or a maker and a lover of lies? Would you have him breathe purity in his speech, or revel in the filth of obscenity? Would you have him throw sunshine with his words, or mutter thunders in his most amiable moments? Would you have him able to speak without embarrassment to high and low, in the simplicity of correct speech, or stand in confusion when, mayhap, he is brought to testify before kings and rulers for the name of Jesus Christ? Your own manner of conversation shall decide! For it is in the practise, not so much in the giving of the precept, that the real teaching is done.
The conversation of the home should always be on elevated themes. Not that it must be theological or obscurely scientific: all subjects have their heights; we need but to go up. Let the lessons of Christ on the sowing and the reaping, on the life of flower and animal, teach us how to talk of these things without always discussing the value of Farmer Jones’ wheat crop, or the value of Fisherman Hopkin’s great catch. Rather talk of the influence of the war upon the progress of the gospel in Japan, Korea, and Russia, than dwell upon the doughty deeds of Cossack and of Nippon. Stop discussing the trimming of bonnets, and plan for the filling of hats in the missionary collection.
The language of the home should be pure. No one expects obscenity in the home circle, yet but few realize the influence of many expressions which have a lowering effect upon the speech. The use of slang and of expressions of uncertain meaning, opens the unfortified mind to debasing thoughts. In just as great degree should the opposite extreme of prudery be condemned, and the more particularly because it is a recognition of low thoughts, while the former fault is often committed without intention of debasement. To avoid the use of words which although having a proper meaning, may be construed by the evil-minded as prurient; or to change an exact and vigorous term for a general and obscure expression, because of the speaker’s own hypersensitive ideals; or to employ a foreign word or accent in the place of pure English, in order to veil the identity of the word, is not only to transgress the laws of rhetoric, but to reveal a depravity of mind second only to that of the reveler in lust. By example, teach the children in the home to use plain, exact, vigorous English words, and let one’s own consciousness of purity be protection against the evil that any might attach thereto.
The language of the home should be cheerful. Gloomy tones make sad hearts, and out of the abundance of the heart the mouth speaketh. The Christian home can not but be cheerful; if it is not cheerful, it is not Christian. Fault-finding, disputing, grumblings, gloomy silences,—all these tend to stop the springs of eloquence. The child of gloomy or peevish parents may become a philosopher, but he will tend to be a Cynic or a Sadducee. Good cheer that springs from love will make the Christian and the missionary whose words, like those of his Master, will win souls by the very charm of their music.
The language of the home should be correct. It is vain for the school to struggle against improprieties of speech which are born and strengthened in the home. The influence of father and mother in settling the forms of speech, is incalculable. To speak clearly, to give words their full and proper sounds, to make as good sentences as possible,—these should be the care of every parent.
The father or the mother may not have had the advantage of careful training in these matters, yet improvement can be made. Joseph and Mary were uneducated Galilean peasants, yet the language of Jesus afterward bore witness to the careful speech of his parents. Would not any mother be proud to have the sermon on the mount, in its purity and beauty of style, stand a monument to her training? Jesus had no other earthly teacher. The truth is, our mistakes in speech are not so much the result of ignorance as of carelessness. If one of us were to stand before the king of England or the chief justice of the United States Supreme Court, how carefully he would choose his words and form his speech! Yet in standing before a child, one is standing before a possible future king and priest, standing, let us hope, before one who will, even in this earth, be called upon to present the truth of God before great men, men of culture. Let us not lightly esteem our position now, but put before our children the best forms of speech which we can command. And by observing those who we know are proficient, and by accepting correction when we can get it, our speech may be perfected. Your child may become a Chrysostom, he may be a Whitefield; at all events, if you so will it, he may have the experience of those humble Galilean fishermen who, after three years and a half of companionship with the Nazarene, astonished and convinced the world by their eloquence. A. W. SPAULDING.

Obituaries

Mason.— Died at her home at Willis, Mich., Oct. 15, 1904, Mrs. Isabella Mason, aged 63 years. Fourteen years ago Sister Mason was converted and united with the Seventh-day Adventist Church, of which she remained a consistent member until her death. She was held in high esteem by all who knew her. She leaves a husband, two sons, two sisters, and many friends to mourn their loss. O. F. Butcher.
White.— Died at the home of his mother, in Uniontown, Pa., Feb. 1, 1902, Brother Joseph White, aged 16 years, 11 months, and 15 days. He suffered for about six months with valvular heart trouble, and while thus afflicted he made a complete surrender to the Lord. He wished all to know that he died a Seventh-day Adventist, and in the blessed hope of an early resurrection. Words of comfort were spoken by the writer. C. S. Longacre.
Worden.— Died at St. John, New Brunswick, of consumption, Sister Ada Worden, aged 26 years. Sister Ada was the daughter of Beverly Worden, who for many years was elder of the St. John church, and who died last March after suffering for three years with the same dread disease. Sister Ada was a person of rare spiritual beauty, and a largely attended funeral showed the high esteem in which she was held by all who knew her. She sleeps in Jesus; and the blessing of Rev. 14:13 truly is hers. The remarks at the funeral were based on the last clause of Num. 23:10. W. R. Andrews.
Olson.— Died at Mankato, Minn., Oct. 23, 1904, of tubercular trouble, Anabel Cecelia, only daughter of Olof and Nettie Olson, in the nineteenth year of her age. She had been a great sufferer for many months, and had certainly demonstrated to those who saw her the beauty of that word which says “As thy day, so shall thy strength be.” Just before she fell asleep, she requested her brother, Alfred, to tell the nurses in Chicago that she died trusting in Jesus. A deep impression is left upon those who attended the funeral, which was conducted from the Seventh-day Adventist church in Mankato. Her parents and six brothers, survive her. H. S. Shaw.
Midgley.— Died Oct. 6, 1904, Mrs. Samuel Midgley, in full hope and courage in the closing message, which she accepted about twenty years ago under the labors of Dr. Lay and Elder F. I. Richardson. She was born in England, Sept. 22, 1844, and in 1873 she accompanied her companion and children to this country, where she has since lived. On Friday, Oct. 7, 1904, the funeral services were conducted by the writer in the Seventh-day Adventist church at Traverse City, Mich. The remains were then taken to her former home in Ely for burial, and there, among her old acquaintances and neighbors, another service was held, Sabbath, October 8. E. A. Bristol.
Green.— Fell asleep in Jesus, Oct. 24, 1904, Mrs. E. F. Green, wife of Brother E. F. Green, aged 18 years, 11 months, and 24 days. She was baptized and united with the Jennings church last spring. Although young in the truth, her patience and Christian fortitude were clearly manifest during her six weeks' illness. She and her husband were planning for active service in the field. She was glad to claim the promise of Rev. 14:13. Words of comfort were spoken at the funeral from John 14:1-3, by Rev. Ingerham (Christian).
Nickerson.— Died in Blaine, Maine, Oct. 18, 1904, of general paralysis, Sister Permelia Nickerson, aged 74 years, 9 months, and 11 days. She accepted the third angel's message nearly thirty years ago, under the labors of the writer, and was baptized a few years later by Elder S. J. Hersum, uniting with the Linneus church. She had a stroke last July which paralyzed her in such a manner that she could not walk. October 10 she had another stroke, to which she succumbed the eighteenth. She was buried at Linneus, Maine. Remarks were made at the funeral by the writer, from Isa. 25:8, 9. J. B. Goodrich.
Mitchell.— Died at her home near Austen, W. Va., Nov. 8, 1904, of cancer, Mary C. Mitchell, aged 44 years, 9 months, and 28 days. Sister Mitchell was born in Barbour County, W. Va., Jan. 12, 1860. Owing to the disease with which she died her illness spanned a period of many months. Through it all, however, she was never heard to complain, but bore her sufferings with much patience and confidence in God for final victory. Her maiden name was Paling, being united in marriage to George W. Mitchell, March 26, 1882. To their union were born four daughters, all of whom with their father live to mourn their loss. From youth she was religiously inclined, and united with the Methodist Protestant Church while quite young. In 1890, after having acquainted herself with the third angel's message, she united with the Seventh-day Adventist church, at Newburg, W. Va., of which she remained a faithful member until death. She sleeps but not without a blessed hope. The funeral services were conducted by the writer, assisted by Elder Purdham, at both the house and the Methodist church at Newburg, a large number of friends and neighbors being in attendance. Text, 2 Sam. 14:14.
Snider.— Died at Kanawha Station, W. Va., Nov. 3, 1904, Hattie E. Snider, wife of William Snider, aged 34 years, 1 month, and 28 days. Sister Snider was raised by Christian parents, and early in life gave her heart to God, uniting with the Baptist Church. She remained a highly respected member of that denomination until about eight years ago, when, becoming convinced of the binding obligation of the Bible Sabbath, she began its observance. She then united with the Seventh-day Adventist church at Kanawha Station, of which she was a worthy member at the time of her death. Her last illness was brief, and her death came suddenly and unexpectedly to all. A faithful husband, nine children, and a wide circle of friends are left to mourn their loss; but, the Christian's hope comforts them in sorrow. Sister Snider was an exemplary mother and a devoted Christian, and has left the clearest evidence of acceptance with God. The writer, assisted by Elder S. G. Huntington, spoke words of comfort to a large congregation at her funeral; text, John 16:22; after which loving hands carried her to the cemetery near her home, where on a beautiful hillside, among the fading flowers, she was laid to rest to await the summons of the Life-giver to immortality at the resurrection of the just. G. B. Thompson.

Business Notices!

Brief business notices will be published in this department subject to the discretion of the publishers. A charge of one dollar for one insertion of six lines, or less, and of twenty cents for every line over six, 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.— A Seventh-day Adventist with small capital to invest as partner with me in my business as plastering contractor. Address T. A. Nickel, 819 Hickey St., Santa Ana, Cal.
For Sale.— Olives and extracted honey. Also oranges and lemons in quantity desired. Pure olive-oil. Labels for above. Low freight rate on olives. Address W. S. Ritchie, Corona, Riverside Co., Cal.
Wanted.— A good S. D. A. girl for general housework in a Sabbath-keeping home of four. Good wages, also good home. Will be glad to correspond with any who desire to come. Address Mrs. John Barland, Kankakee, Ill.
For Sale.— Due to failure of the Hammond Food Co., of Bay City, Mich., I am in a position to quote unsalted, pure peanut butter, made from No. 1 Spanish shelled peanuts, at 10 cts. per lb. in 50-pound lots or more. Cash with order. Address J. B. Schindler, Bay City, Mich.
For Sale.— 127 acres in a most healthful and fertile valley of Southern California. Good soil, adapted to fruit, berries, gardening, and grain. Excellent water in abundance. Near S. D. A. school and church. For particulars, address C. B. Runnels, R. F. D. No. 1, Escondido, Cal.
The Colorado Sanitarium of Boulder, Colo., desires to secure the services of a Seventh-day Adventist man or woman who is competent to take charge of and operate a steam laundry. Applicant must present references, and accept position upon three months’ trial. State age, experience, and all necessary information. Address Francis M. Wilcox as above.

NOTICES AND APPOINTMENTS

Publications Wanted

N. B.—Attention has been repeatedly called to the necessity of having papers properly wrapped. Do not roll or wrap too small. Cover papers well, so that they will be clean when received. Some have paid double the postage necessary, while others have forwarded literature by express when it would have been cheaper to send it by mail, at four ounces for one cent.
[SPECIAL NOTE.—All who receive periodicals in answer to these calls are advised to examine them carefully before distributing them.—Ed.]
The following persons desire late, clean copies of our publications, postpaid:—
Mrs. Iza E. Clement, Hot Springs, Ark., periodicals.
Miss Birdie Cruzan, 1213 W. Ninth St., Joplin, Mo., REVIEW, Signs, tracts.
N. B. Jenkins, Blythewood, S. C., REVIEW, Signs, Good Health, Life Boat, Instructor, Little Friend, tracts.

Next Issue: Week of Prayer

By Editor

Our next issue will be a week-of-prayer number. All the readings will be printed, and there will be other matter pertaining to the same general subject. The edition will be considerably larger than usual, and sample copies will be sent out to isolated Sabbath-keepers and others who are not now subscribers. We hope in this way to contribute something to the effort now being made to place the REVIEW in every Sabbath-keeping family. Every regular subscriber ought to preserve this special number for future use. The articles will be worth more than a single reading, and should be studied during the week of prayer. It is our hope that the readings thus printed and placed in the hands of the whole body of the people will accomplish more than when they are merely read in the public services. In view of the character of the matter which will be found in it, the next number will be an excellent one to use in soliciting new subscribers.

The Review Campaign

By Editor

BEFORE last week's paper was mailed, about six hundred names were added to the list for that one week. This week we have over eight hundred names to add. Of these, more than three fourths are new subscribers. Thus we are beginning to receive the results of the recent effort in behalf of the REVIEW. Many are still actively engaged in this work among the churches, and if this rate of increase is kept up for the remainder of this year, we can begin to feel that this paper is reaching nearly all the families of our people.
We present a brief extract from a letter just received from a brother in Michigan:—
I found it quite impossible to renew my subscription to the REVIEW at date of expiration, because of other obligations, and as the week passed, and we did not receive its usual visit, we felt very much like “foolish virgins.” I think it time to be wide-awake, and will be very grateful if you will kindly renew my subscription with back numbers, and also enter subscription for one year for

Elder W. D. McLay and Wife Sail

ELDER W. D. McLAY and wife sailed, November 9, for Liverpool. They will work in Great Britain, the Nebraska Conference continuing their support.

Elizabeth McHugh Joins South Carolina Workers

AN experienced Bible worker, Sister Elizabeth McHugh, has joined the staff of conference workers in South Carolina. West Michigan sends and supports her in the needy South.

Manitoba Conference School Opens November 22

The Manitoba Conference school will open November 22. Brother O. A. Hall, of Nebraska, goes to Manitoba to take charge of the school. He is one of the five laborers whom Nebraska voted to support in mission fields.

Washington Training College Announcement

The first term of the Washington Training College will open on Wednesday, November 30. A preliminary announcement has been prepared, and is now ready for distribution. It may be obtained by addressing Washington Training College, Takoma Park, D. C.

Ohio Workers Sail for India

ELDER W. W. MILLER and wife (formerly Dr. Ruth Merritt), and Miss Della Burroway, all of Ohio, were to sail from New York yesterday, November 16, en route to India. This represents another contribution by the Ohio Conference for the mission fields, as the support of these workers is continued.

Washington Sanitarium Nursing Plans

IN order to answer the many inquiries which are being made, the trustees of the Washington (D. C.) Sanitarium Association will make a statement in the next Review of their plans for the training of nurses. The house on Iowa Circle, recently rented for a sanitarium, is now being fitted up for that purpose, and will soon be ready for opening.

Concerning Miracles

By Editor

We hope none of our readers will be discouraged by the length of the editorial “Concerning Miracles.” The questions asked by our correspondent can not be satisfactorily answered in a few words, and the importance of the subject justifies the use of space enough to deal with some of the principles which are involved in it. Other phases of the subject may be considered in future articles.

Missionary Convention Readings and Program

By Editor

THE readings for Sabbath, November 26, the second missionary convention day, are printed in this issue of the REVIEW, preceded by a suggestive program. From the reports which come in from various quarters we judge that there is quite a general move to take part in the missionary campaign, and we hope that fresh inspiration may be obtained from the conventions on Sabbath, November 26. The necessary preliminary work should be done by church officers in order to make the day a success.

Church Elders, Take Notice

WHILE making the little tin envelope pockets for the weekly offering envelopes for the church in Battle Creek, Mich., Brother R. A. Hart offers to make them for any church that will order, stating the number they desire, before December 15. The pockets will cost, metal, plain, 3 cents each, postpaid. These can be painted the color of the seats to which they are attached. Nickled ones can be secured at 3½ cents each, postpaid.
The pockets are a valuable aid in distributing the envelopes. Each holds about 25, and they are always at hand, so there need be no looking for the mislaid offering envelope.
Order at once, as the offer holds good only until December 15. A picture of these pockets appeared in the REVIEW of September 15. Send a remittance with order, by bank draft or postal-money order, to R. A. Hart, 42 Lincoln St., Battle Creek, Mich.

How “Life and Health” Sells

Most encouraging reports are being received from those who are selling Life and Health. One says, “I sold four copies in five minutes.” The manager of one of our sanitariums writes: “On election day one of our nurses sold nearly all of the 80 copies of the November number. We wished we had that many more.”
Orders for the November and December numbers, and yearly subscriptions are coming in fast.
Have you sold any, dear reader? If not, order twenty-five or fifty copies today, and sell them to your neighbors. The price in quantities for twenty-five or more for this month and next is two and one-half cents a copy. The special rates to agents on yearly subscriptions during the remainder of the year is thirty cents. You can get this rate by securing three new yearly subscribers. Your own subscription may be included as one if you are not now taking the magazine.
All new yearly subscribers will receive the November and December numbers of this year and the twelve issues for 1905. Address Life and Health, 222 North Capitol St., Washington, D. C.

Washington, D. C.

By J. S. WASHBURN

FORTY-SIX thousand two hundred sixty-four dollars and eighty-six cents has been paid in up to the present time on the One Hundred Thousand Dollar Fund. Thus only $3,735.14 is yet to be given before half the needed amount is supplied. Donations from every part of the United States are coming in; and this week's list, found on page 20, includes donations from quite a number of friends in Alaska; also from France, New Zealand, South Africa, and Tonga, South Pacific Ocean. The world-wide interest that is being shown by our people in the raising of this fund indicates truly the unity of the one spirit that is moving upon the hearts of all the faithful, loyal soldiers of the message to plant the representatives of the truth where they may be ready for the last battle of the long, fierce strife between the prince of darkness and the King of light. May the Lord reward our missionaries and brethren in foreign lands, where the need of the field itself is so great, a thousandfold for their help in this important undertaking.
J. S. WASHBURN.
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