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Review and Herald, Vol. 80, No. 37.

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Jamaica

By J. A. Strickland

MONTEGO BAY, JAMAICA
MONTEGO BAY, JAMAICA
MONTEGO BAY, situated on the north-western coast of Jamaica, contains a population of about seven thousand souls, and is of considerable importance in the island as a shipping point. For some reason it had not been entered by our workers until the latter part of last February, when a tent effort was begun there. The great enemy of present truth, operating through human agents, tried hard to prevent the proclamation of the third angel's message therein, but God, who overrules in all things, led his cause to victory, and now a happy little company of Sabbath-keepers is there to keep the light of the blessed gospel truths shining continuously. The brethren there expect soon to begin the construction of a church building, ground for which has already been given by one of the sisters.
I am now holding tent meetings at Orange, about six miles and a half from Montego Bay. Our present location is in a hill country, and is much cooler and more pleasant than on the lowlands of the coast. We feel stronger and better able to stand the fatiguing strains of the work during a tropical summer. We are endeavoring daily to get upon higher ground spiritually, that we may be strengthened with might by his Spirit in the inner man. Large crowds are in attendance at our services each evening, and some have begun to obey the truth.
A terrible hurricane swept over Jamaica recently, and wrought awful destruction all over the island. Great trees were uprooted or twisted off, houses were wrecked, many lives lost, and multitudes made homeless. Some towns were almost wiped out of existence, and in some parts of the island the frightful storm was also accompanied by an earthquake shock, which made the houses shake. It was the worst storm that has ever visited the island. It has caused great suffering, and will cause suffering in the future, as the fruit business is ruined for twelve months to come. Montego Bay and Orange suffered the damage of much property. All our people at both places escaped unharmed and without even a slight damage to property, for which we are truly thankful to him who hath his way in the storm.
J. A. STRICKLAND.

Prince Edward Island

By Wm. Guthrie

OUR first year's work in this beautiful but sin-trodden province is now in the past; but we feel sure that the effect of the work in seed sowing will be felt till the Lord comes. There are many of the Lord's people in this island province, and we are made happy by the fact that the good seed has now been planted, and is beginning to take root.
Our first year's work was not crowned with all the visible results that we desired. But we rejoice that a few souls have been made glad by the proclamation of present truth. We have now the work well started, and it is gaining the confidence of some of the best people in the city, and with the Lord's blessing will bring forth fruit to the glory of God.
We have a portable tabernacle in use now, which is far better than the tent we used last year.
We wrote a special appeal to raise funds to help us in this enterprise, and our brethren can never know how grateful we were for the help we received from those whose hearts God moved to help us in this work. In harmony with our promise, we give the names of the donors, together with the amount donated:
Annie Anderson, $1.50; Amanda Anderson, 50c; Elmer Anderson, 25c; Mrs. Charles Smith, 15c; Dixon Smith, 10c; Mrs. Mary Hughes, $5; C. W. Neal, $2; Jacob Shiveley, $2; Jacob Bloom, $4; J. T. Rogers, $2; Enyart Church, $1.75; John Heald, $2; Ann Grammer, 50c; Ida S. Herr, $2; Minnie B. Killen, $1; Mollie R. Long, $1; C. N. Weeda, $2; Vesta Cash, $2; I. M. Whitney, $2; H. C. Mitchell, $1; Wm. Hartz, 50c; B. F. Carr, 25c; Jas. Larsen, 25c; James Peterson, $1; O. R. Brown, $1; Mrs. G. Dimmson, 50c; Mrs. C. Anderson, 50c; Ole Oleson, 50c; Christ Peterson, 25c; Geo. McDowell, 25c; J. B. Clymer, $2; Allir Guthrie, $2.25; Pagosa Sabbath-school, $3; Hester Casteel, $1; Estella G. Norman, $2; Maggie Bell, $2; Birdie Cruzan, $2; Ellen Powelson, $2; Cyrus Whisler, $2; W. E. A. Aul, $2; Hester Knapp, $5; I. N. Williams, $1; Florence Martin, $1; Afton Church, $2. Total, $67.
Brother James G. Hanna is now in Prince Edward Island. He has charge of the tabernacle, and is pushing the work forward. It seemed good to the Lord to call us to labor in connection with the church at Halifax. While we regret to leave Prince Edward Island, we pray that all may work for his glory. The work is moving onward here. The sisters have gathered about one hundred and fifty dollars by soliciting from house to house in the city. The Lord has greatly blessed them, and we trust by his help soon to have a church in this military city, where soldiers are seen on every hand. We are yet in need of about four hundred dollars, but we are sure that the Lord will provide this in his own way and time.
How much this people need the pure gospel none can tell but those who are here. Our prayer is that we may be used in the work of saving souls until the Master comes, or until we are called to rest. WM. GUTHRIE.

The Vermont Camp-Meeting

By Arthur G. Daniells

THE Vermont camp-meeting was held in Randolph, a city of about two thousand inhabitants. The camp was located within a few blocks of the principal street, in the midst of the residences of the place. The weather was cool, so that camping was pleasant without shade trees. The surroundings of the ground were very pleasant. The view across the valley to the hills that rose one above another in the distance, and which were covered with a beautiful verdure, was exceedingly pleasing.
There were about two hundred and fifty of our brethren and sisters in attendance. This was about one half of the conference membership. The attendance this year was a little lighter than usual, owing to the backwardness of the season. Many of the farmers had not gathered their hay nor harvested crops that needed attention just at the time of the meeting, but which in an ordinary season would have been gathered before the meeting began. For some reason, the citizens of the town did not turn out well to the meetings. Every reasonable effort was made to advertise the meetings, and invite the people to come. The few who came were quite regular in their attendance, and seemed much interested. It is hoped that the good seed that was sown will spring up and bear fruit to the glory of God and the salvation of some precious souls.
This was my first visit to Vermont. I greatly enjoyed meeting these brethren and sisters, many of whom have been in the truth a long time, and have proved themselves loyal to every phase of the third angel’s message. A sweet Christian spirit pervaded the camp from the beginning to the close. The people seemed hungry for the Word. This made the preaching a great pleasure. I do not think that it was necessary to send out a special invitation during the entire meeting to press people to leave their tents and their visiting to come to the preaching. Although the meetings were numerous, the whole camp seemed to be on hand at every appointment, and entered heartily into the service, whether it was a Bible study, a sermon, or a business meeting.
The blessing of God has rested upon the Vermont Conference in a special manner during the last year. One year ago at the annual conference the people responded to the call from Great Britain for help. Although they had but few laborers and a light tithe, they decided to share what they had with a more needy field. They released Elder W. A. Westworth for Scotland, with the understanding that they would pay his traveling expenses to the field, and support him there. This seemed to be a large sacrifice for this small conference; but it has turned out to be a gain. The annual tithe during the conference year just closed amounted to $5,079.54, an increase over the preceding year of $672.22. During the past year the conference has had the largest number of laborers at work in the field that it has had for several years. It has supported one laborer in the South Lancaster Academy, besides supporting Elder Westworth in Scotland. The total amount of tithe paid to laborers outside of the conference amounted to $1,048. The donations received during the year amounted to $3,356.44. The amount sent out of the State for missionary purposes was $2,016.32. This experience has greatly encouraged the brethren and sisters. They feel that God has come to their help, and placed the seal of his approval upon their effort to assist a needy field.
The Vermont brethren were much interested in the removal of our headquarters to Washington. Their hearts were deeply impressed with the account we gave of the providences of God that attended our efforts to make this change. All present signified their unbounded confidence that God had led in this move, and they all expressed a determination to do all in their power to assist in the development of the work in Washington. Although they were called upon to raise considerable means for their tent and camp-meeting fund, they raised in donations and pledges five hundred and seventeen dollars for the work in Washington. Under all the circumstances, this was a good donation; but the better part of all was the deep interest felt by the people in the work itself. This interest is such as to lead the brethren to duplicate this donation, and even to do more, when another call is made for help.
I have never seen campers leave for their homes with more good cheer and excellent courage than these brethren manifested. I shall always remember the good meeting of Randolph, Vt., and I most earnestly desire that the signal blessing of God shall rest upon that conference during the coming year.
At the close of the conference I visited Burlington and Rutland, two of the largest cities in Vermont. Two of the largest churches of the conference are located in these cities. At the latter place I had the privilege of meeting some of the church-members and speaking to them in their neat little house of worship. On this trip I passed through two towns of interest to me: one was Waterbury, the birthplace of Elder Geo. I. Butler, and the other was Rutland, the birthplace of my father. This was my first visit to my father’s native town, and I spent the day in learning what I could regarding my father’s people. About all that remains of the family are the mute marble slabs that mark their resting places. I found that the finest white marble produced in the world is now being taken from a large quarry located on the land that my grandfather owned one hundred years ago, and which was sold by his children about fifty years ago for three hundred dollars. It is now worth millions. Time has wrought striking changes in these Eastern States. As far as I was able to trace providences, it was the removal of my father to Iowa that brought the truth to his family, and thus gave me the inestimable blessings I have received from this glorious message. I could not change its imperishable riches for all the wealth that has been found on the old homestead. This message fills the hearts of believers with a hope and a joy that the world can not give.
A. G. DANIELLS.

The Missouri Camp-Meeting

By W. A. Spicer

THE annual camp-meeting of the Missouri Conference was held in Windsor, August 13-23. A beautiful location was secured for the camp, in a grove just in the edge of the town. Windsor has a population of about eighteen hundred or two thousand, with a prosperous farming community round about.
The attendance from the town was excellent from beginning to the close, and every courtesy and kindness was shown by the citizens. People from the country were also in attendance daily.
About four hundred of our own people were encamped upon the grounds. Two conference sessions were held daily until all phases of the work had received consideration. One feature of the program, which worked out in a specially satisfactory way, was the institute for church officers and workers. The late forenoon hour was devoted to this work. A question box gave opportunity for practical questions to be put, and in the institute the whole field of church, Sabbath-school, and day-school work was canvassed.
Too often, I believe, in our general meetings we fail to make the application of general principles to the details with which our brethren in the churches have to deal. This camp-meeting institute seemed to commend itself to our brethren as one of the most profitable features of the meeting.
The laborers from without the State were Brethren Russell and Hoopes, who remained but for the first part of the meeting; Brother H. Shultz, who remained throughout, laboring for the Germans; Brethren Hardesty and Hall, who worked in the interests of the circulation of literature; and Dr. Paulson, who was with us two days.
The spiritual interest of the meeting grew from day to day as the people sought the Lord and profited by the daily Bible studies. The Holy Spirit's power was manifested in the conviction of sin and setting souls free for service. The last Sabbath was a season of special blessing. God is surely calling sinners and backsliders into line again, and sending conviction of the sin of coldness and lukewarmness in this stirring time.
The revival of prosecution for Sunday work in Missouri has led to a great interest in one part of the country. The people are calling for meetings. Our Missouri brethren have every reason to be of good courage in pushing the campaign in their conference. About six hundred dollars was raised one morning for new tents. Of this, the citizens of Windsor gave about fifty dollars, in this practical way indicating their desire for a tent to be left for a series of meetings in the town.
The coming World's Fair in St. Louis will bring millions of people to Missouri, and our brethren in the conference are planning to conduct a literature and evangelistic campaign in the city, in which they desire the help of sister conferences, for the work is great.
Twenty-eight souls were baptized during the meeting, the baptistery of the Baptist church being kindly offered for the service.
The following persons were elected as conference officers: President, R. C. Porter; Vice-President, W. T. Millman; Secretary and Treasurer, Jas. Cochran; Corresponding Secretary, S. J. Quantock; Conference Committee, R. C. Porter, W. S. Cruzan, W. T. Millman, E. A. Merrell, L. W. Terry; Educational Secretary, W. S. Cruzan; Secretary Sabbath-school Department, Mrs. A. E. Daniels.
W. A. SPICER.

Northern Illinois Camp-Meeting.

By Allen Moon; L. D. Santee

THIS meeting was held as appointed, at Streator, August 20-30. Owing to the division of this conference a year ago, the attendance was smaller than in past years. Seventy tents were pitched, and about three hundred and fifty of our people were on the ground. Besides our own ministers, we were favored with the help of Elders J. M. Rees, W. A. Spicer, Wm. Covert, and Smith Sharp. The preaching was close and practical, the keynote being the soon coming of the Lord. As the result, our brethren were strengthened and encouraged, and engaged earnestly in the different branches of work presented. The outside attendance was good, and there is an earnest call to have the work continued in the city. The medical work was represented by Drs. Paulson and Edwards. Brother Blosser, the genial agent of the Lake Union Conference, was present, and took charge of the canvassing interest. About the middle of the meeting, Elder W. C. White came onto the ground, and his preaching and counsel were very helpful.
Thirteen meetings of the conference were held during the session, and the business was pleasantly transacted. The treasurer's report showed over two thousand dollars' increase in the tithe; also the work done by our tract society was a large increase over last year. The officers of the conference remain about the same as they were last year. All our laborers were retained, and some new ones added. Brethren M. L. Andreason and Wm. Lewsaddler were ordained to the work of the gospel ministry.
The feeling of the conference and its workers were decided, and may be briefly summed up as follows: we have no time to spend in undenominational work. Seventh-day Adventists must preach the third angel's message to a lost world. The interest of our youth and children was faithfully considered, and twenty-eight desired baptism. Our tent companies are hastening to their different fields of labor to do as much as possible before cold weather closes the tent season.
Our people left the camp-ground with renewed hope and courage, and with an earnest desire that the coming year may be glorious on account of the blessing of God and the faithfulness of his people. “Anywhere, dear Saviour, to work with thee.”
ALLEN MOON, President.
L. D. SANTEE, Secretary pro tem.

General Meeting in Santa Maria, Espirito Santo, Brazil

By J. W. Westphal

This meeting was held July 3-12. There are two organized churches and a few scattered brethren, numbering one hundred, or a few more, in the State of Espirito Santo, and about ninety of these attended the meeting. As Elder Graf could not attend on account of sickness, the work devolved upon Brother Waldemar Ehlers, a licentiate and the only laborer in this State, and the writer. Two preaching services were held each day, besides a business meeting, in which the needs of the work were considered. Two question meetings were held, which called forth explanations, regarding various points of truth and the work in our field, which will, we believe, enable all to work more intelligently and harmoniously.
The meeting was a success. A general interest was taken in all branches of the work. The Lord was present with his blessing; and as the meeting was brought to a close, all felt that a decided victory had been gained. Four were baptized and united with the Santo Maria church. On the last Sabbath, preceding the celebration of the ordinances of the Lord’s house, upon the unanimous request of the brethren present and in harmony with the counsel of the conference committee, Brother Ehlers was ordained to the work of the gospel ministry, the writer offering the prayer and giving the charge. The Lord’s presence was especially manifest on this occasion.
The German portion of this State seems to be an especially hard field. The foundation of the work was laid upon the part of both the ministers and canvassers amid bitter hatred, persecution, and threats, and it is only by special providences that the Lord protected them. Brethren have suffered ignominious abuses, whippings, and the despoiling of their goods on account of their faith, and this spirit seems not to have abated during the last six or seven years. Brother Ehlers has to meet it at almost every turn. Disagreement in the counsels of the enemy, causing them to seek to devour one another, has frequently saved him. Only once has he been hurt, and then not seriously. Sister Ehlers and their two-year-old son are left alone in the forest, with no house in hearing or seeing distance. The nearest neighbors are not friends, and there is no lack of effort on the part of the opposition “to molest and make afraid.” Yet the truth moves steadily on. It is brought alike into the homes of friends and enemies. In connection with his preaching and Bible work, Brother Ehlers has sold nearly two hundred dollars’ worth of books during the last ten months.
The brethren gave liberally of their means for the support of the work, and at one of their number, a young man, is now with me on his way to attend the Brusque training school. As an evidence of their interest in the work and the means by which the Lord works, I would mention the following:—
On learning of the burning of the Review and Herald buildings where our German paper, Christlicher Hausfreund, was published, several of the children made small donations of their own accord to assist in the work of restoration. This at once stirred up the hearts of others to do something, and in the course of a few weeks about forty-five dollars was on hand.
In the closing work of the message, God has some in this field who will stand in the front of the battle.
J. W. WESTPHAL.
Victoria, Espirito Santo, Brazil.

The Southern Illinois Camp-Meeting

By R. A. Underwood

THIS meeting was held at Newton, in a beautiful park in a suburb of the town, August 27 to September 6. From the beginning the blessing of God was in the camp. This is the first camp-meeting and conference held by this conference since the Illinois Conference was divided. The Southern Illinois Conference has about two-thirds of the territory of the State, while it has less than one-third of the membership and financial strength. The small membership of about four hundred and fifty, and the large territory of the conference, which is mostly unworked, has no discouraging effect upon the brethren and sisters, but rather it serves as a stimulus to active labor.
The ministers have had good results from their tent efforts this summer. The canvassing work is taking the lead, at present, of all the large conferences in the Lake Union Conference. This shows the good spirit that exists.
At the camp-meeting funds were raised to purchase tents and to assist the school at Du Quoin, to the amount of about five hundred dollars. The outside attendance was good. The conference arranged for laborers to follow up the interest with a tent effort. The second Sabbath, near the close of the day, a good congregation was gathered on the banks of the river running past the camp-ground, and a great blessing rested upon them during the baptism of thirty dear souls.
The meeting, as a whole, was a source of strength and much encouragement to the work in Southern Illinois. Elder J. M. Rees was elected conference president. He enjoys the full confidence of the laborers and of the brethren and sisters. All go from the meeting full of courage and faith, rich experiences and precious victories having been gained by many during this occasion. May the good spirit of the meeting ever be cherished by all.
R. A. UNDERWOOD.

The Summer Grounds at Berrien Springs

By William Covert

In establishing the educational work at Berrien Springs, Mich., it was decided to procure some woodland, and prepare a grove in it for summer-school work. It was also planned to use this same grove for such assemblies as the interest of the cause might demand. In harmony with this purpose twenty-seven small summer cottages capable of comfortably accommodating four persons each, have been erected upon the finest part of the wooded lot. Also a pavilion that will seat an audience of three hundred and fifty persons has been built in the grove.
This pavilion is circular in form, seventy feet in diameter. A circle of cement composes the foundation, and one center pillar, or pole, about thirty feet high, supports the upper end of its rafters. The other ends of these rafters rest upon plates supported by four-inch by six-inch posts, which rest upon the circular wall. These posts are each directly beneath the lower end of the several rafters. The rafters are also steadied and strengthened by four circular bands of bridging of equal distances apart between the center and the outward circles. The rafters are sheeted solid with hemlock, and then covered with fifty thousand shingles. The wall of lumber is three and one-half feet high at the lower extremity of the posts, and at the top of the posts there is a three-foot drop of wainscoting. The central space is filled with screen wire. An awning is provided as a covering for this screen, and this is rolled up or down as the condition of the weather demands.
This tabernacle is seated with desks which were brought from the chapel of the Battle Creek College. The ground where the building stands is about three feet lower at the east edge of the circle where the rostrum is placed than is the west side at the main entrance. The placing of the seats, and the natural incline of the ground are such that every person seated in the audience easily sees the speaker's desk by looking directly forward. Six inches of sand slightly mixed with cement constitutes the floor. In this sand floor wooden blocks are placed, and upon these blocks the feet of the desks are made secure by screws. The whole pavilion, including the lamps, but not the desks, cost about eight hundred dollars. Five hundred dollars of this was donated by two persons, the remainder being made up by donations from friends.
Wm. Covert.

The Battle Creek Sanitarium

By G. C. Tenney

IN the autumn of 1898 I left the Sanitarium for Australia, our former field of labor. We went at the earnest request of the union conference, and during our absence from this country labored in Queensland, Sydney, Auckland, and to a small extent in general work. Last April, at the request of the Medical Missionary Board, we returned from Auckland to the Sanitarium, to resume the work of Bible instruction in the Training School and to edit the Medical Missionary monthly. I take the liberty thus to refer to my movements for the benefit of the readers of the REVIEW who have known us in the past, but may not have heard from us for some time. As a family our hearts and lives are still bound up in this work, and we are of good courage in the Lord. It has not been from my own choice that we have shifted about so much in our work. We have always been content in every place, and have only wished to be where the Lord wanted us. This was the light that brought us back, though it was with the understanding that we were not to return that we took the second trip to far-off Australia.
We reached Battle Creek on May 15 of this year, and found matters at the Sanitarium in a state of considerable commotion. The building was approaching completion, the date of the dedication was set, and everybody was doing his utmost to get things into shape for that event, and at the same time to carry on the regular work of the institution. At the time of the dedication the building was hardly in a state of readiness for occupation by guests, but it was quickly placed in that condition; and even before this could be done, the usual summer inrush of patients had begun. The surrounding buildings were soon full, and the main building was occupied as fast as it could be put in readiness. It was necessary to issue emergency calls to many nurses scattered about the entire country, and they readily responded. In a short time the number of the family ran up to a large figure. During July the number of guests reached seven hundred, and in August another hundred was added to that. The number of helpers was not far from the same. The novelty of the situation consequent upon moving into new quarters and using new facilities brought a degree of embarrassment, and for weeks the workmen on the building mingled their noise with the work of the house. But the evidences of confusion soon disappeared, and things assumed a normal condition. The departments were newly organised, and department meetings arranged for twice a week. These meetings are principally of a devotional character, and matters pertaining to the interests of the work are also discussed. On each Sabbath afternoon the heads of the departments, of which there are not less than twenty-five, meet with the doctors for religious counsel, and to hear reports from all departments. These meetings unify the work, and are the means of organic and spiritual strength.
It is very noticeable that the patrons of the institution are of a most intelligent and earnest class of people. They are receptive of the principles of the institution and of religious influences. Many of them are attracted to us by the fact that God is recognized here, and there is spiritual comfort to be obtained. The religious services are well attended, and not a few have manifested the deepest interest in them, while universally there is manifested the utmost respect for our principles. Several have been led to accept the special truths for our times. Lectures on the cardinal points of our faith are held twice each Sabbath, and these are well attended by the helpers, and a few patients are generally there, though no pains are taken to induce them to come, as they are especially for the benefit of our helpers.
On the evening of August 24 graduating exercises for medical missionary nurses were held in the Tabernacle. For some years the custom of giving diplomas has been discontinued, but it is now thought best to resume it. Consequently the privilege of receiving diplomas was extended to all who are entitled to them, but have had no opportunity to get them. About one hundred and forty diplomas were given out to those who were present on that evening, and as many more are being sent to those who are absent. The granting of these diplomas was made conditional upon the passing of satisfactory examinations both in professional efficiency and in loyalty to the principles of hygienic reform and the work of a missionary of Jesus Christ. On the latter condition we are gratified to be able to state that with the privilege of withdrawing their former declaration of their determination to live and work as missionaries, not one availed himself of the opportunity to withdraw. This was a most extraordinary meeting, because there were sent forth at this time the largest number of Christian missionaries that were ever ordained at one time. The Spirit of God witnessed to the occasion in power.
I am glad to report that God and the truth are being exalted in the Sanitarium, and as we draw near to him, we realize his precious blessing. The Sanitarium needs as never before the prayers and sympathy of its friends. It is a splendid equipment, but without the blessing of God in a special degree it will come far short of being what it should be. The Lord is gracious to us, but we long for more of his blessing and power. Since the opening of the surgical ward, two months ago, there have been one hundred and seventy-five operations without a single death, and in no case has there been even the rise of one degree in the temperature. This is a record that shows what the Lord will do when we come into harmony with his will. As we come into accord with the divine mind in all things, we shall see the mighty working of God in our midst. The question of what to do with the people that come to us for help and comfort will, from present appearances, be one which the Sanitarium will have to confront again. It is hoped that it will find its solution in the establishment of sanitariums everywhere. The world is sick, and is getting worse year by year; and while this is so, there is no cause for fear that the work of providing places of refuge and healing will be overdone.
G. C. TENNEY.

Mexico

By Geo. M. Brown

We are glad to report progress from this field. We are enjoying much of the Lord's blessing, and feel of good courage in the work.
The quarterly meeting of the little church at Mexico City was held July 4. Brother and Sister Blachly, who have accepted the truth during the past year, united with the church. He is a colporteur of the American Bible Society and an earnest worker. Sabbath, the 11th, was another day long to be remembered because of the presence of the Lord. A brother who has been studying the truth for some time was baptized and admitted to church fellowship.
The place of baptism was on a hillside overlooking the beautiful valley of Ankuac, in which is located Mexico City and its suburbs. Here live the best educated, richest, and most influential men of the republic, those who rule the state and church. As I looked at the little group of Mexicans who were reverently watching, for the first time, the ordinance of baptism administered in harmony with the Scriptural command, and over them at the great city lying at our feet, I thought, “How shall these poor souls who are in darkness be brought to see the light?”
Then my mind went back to the time when the gospel commission was given to the disciples, and the triumphs of the gospel through the ministration of Spirit-filled men were brought vividly to mind. They overcame the opposition of Jewish prejudice and pharisaism, Roman pride and heathenism, winning converts from among Jewish priests and Roman nobles. By the power of the same Spirit may we not win men as converts to the everlasting gospel from the priesthood of the fallen church here dominant, and from the ranks of the unbelieving liberals who rule the state? May God grant that this may be so, and that this baptismal scene may be the first in a series that shall end only when the honest ones of this valley, of this republic, and of every country, shall have heard the message of our Lord's return, and prepared themselves to hail him as their King.
Brother and Sister Hartman, from Keene, Tex., have recently come to work as self-supporting missionaries. Brother Hartman has met with good success in selling our literature in the United States, and we believe he will do a good work here.
The brethren at Guadalajara are passing through a trying time on account of the hostility of the Catholic priests. They have never been so active as at the present time in exerting their influence to keep people from the medical mission and sanitarium. These things are only what we may expect, and show that the work of the missionaries is making an impression on the mass of the people.
Now is the time to push the battle; our literature must be scattered everywhere.
The gospel of physical and spiritual healing must be carried to the millions whom the priests of Rome are trying to keep in darkness.
Brethren, think of 13,500,000 people lying in darkness at the very doors of the country where the third angel's message has been sounding for more than fifty years, and pray that God may show you how to help send the truth to these millions. GEO. M. BROWN.

Michigan

By B. Hagle

Maple Grove and Hastings.—Friday, August 21, I spoke in the church at Maple Grove, on the work of the Holy Spirit. A number not of our faith were present; they urged us to return and hold more meetings with them. Sabbath, August 22, the Maple Grove Church met at Hastings, and the power of God witnessed to his Word, and one who had become discouraged gave his heart anew to the Saviour, and requested to be buried with his Lord in baptism. At three o’clock we met on the bank of the river, where three received baptism. B. HAGLE.

Field Notes

THE tent company at Reading, Pa., report that several have taken a firm stand for the truth there, and others are deeply convicted.
A SERIES of meetings held recently in the vicinity of Addington, I. T., has resulted in the acceptance of the Sabbath truth by fourteen persons.
A SIX-WEEKS' tent effort at Fergus Falls, Minn., conducted by Brother O. O. Bernstein, has resulted in twenty conversions to the truth, and the workers there are greatly encouraged.
BROTHER A. G. CHRISTIANSEN, who has been working among Mormon communities in Utah, reports that two have accepted the message of present truth at Lehi, and two at Pleasant Grove have asked for baptism.
BROTHER A. R. HYATT reports two recent baptisms at Corning, N. Y., and that several have recently become Sabbath-keepers at Elmira, where some are deeply interested, and are seeking to arrange their business in harmony with a proper observance of the Lord's day.
BRETHREN GARDNER and Curtis report from Hampton, Iowa, that twelve persons have taken their stand to obey the message of truth there. Brethren Bergersen and Rorholm report six keeping the Sabbath at Story City, Iowa, and at Little Sioux eight adults have covenanted to obey the truth, besides five young persons, under the labors of Brethren Everhart and McClintock.

Money Received on the Missionary Acre Fund

The total cash received on the Missionary Acre Fund up to July 15, 1903, is $4,022.95.
NAME AMOUNT
Thomas Thornton $25 00
Edna Gillespie 35
A believer, Elk Point 10 00
Blanche Payne 25
Beulah Payne 25
Elizabeth Cook 5 00
L. H. Denver and family 10 00
C. W. Kellogg 7 00
Mrs. N. E. Buckridge 2 00
Addie Vollmer 2 00
Mattie Hughes 1 32
Andre Murphy 50
Estella Murphy 50
Josephine Floding 1 50
P. E. Brotherson 2 60
Elmer Brink 3 48
Homer Howe 3 24
Thomas Gallion 3 24
C. G. Leitzmann 5 00
A. & N. H. Druillard 11 00
R. Magnuson 1 50
Mrs. L. E. Taylor 2 00
J. I. Taylor 9 85
C. W. M. Reed 1 00
Lettie Reed 1 00
Mrs. Lizzie Osgood 1 00
A. M. Hallock 1 00
Mrs. C. D. Anderson 1 05
Ray Anderson 3 50
F. J. Harrison 5 00
Paul Heung, Jr. 2 30
Mrs. Lydia Stratton 1 00
Nellie Curtis 20
Alison Shufelt 10
Delia Shufelt 10
Mr. & Mrs. William H. Brown 5 00
R. E. Brasier 2 10
Hattie Brasier 2 53
Inez Brasier 23
Helen Brasier 10
Elva Brasier 10
Elwin Brasier 05
Ora Barber 10 00
Mrs. Cora Olson 5 38
Clark & Lee Horlacker 7 78
Mr. & Mrs. J. F. Burke 10 00
J. J. & Amy D. Evans & G. E. Rogers 8 00
Marion Beesley 2 00
C. A. Thompson 7 50
Per California Tract Society 6 00
Per Iowa Conference 149 35
A friend 5 00
Marie Buhalts 2 00
C. J. Buhalts 3 00
Mrs. C. J. Buhalts 3 00
Dr. C. F. Dail 2 50
Mrs. J. H. Hodge 25
James Hodge 2 50
J. W. Bressie 1 00
Mrs. S. E. Hill 1 50
Mr. N. L. Hill 5 50
Rosa Gallion 1 50
Lewis Wood 1 00
Chas. W. Peters 1 00
Harry Bond 50
Henry Livingston 05
B. Swindall 1 00
John Livingston 10
E. Bond 1 00
Minerva Brown 25
G. W. Cady 2 00
Geo. Cary 2 00
T. G. Cady 50
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