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Our Colporteur Work in Europe

DURING the past years it has many times been demonstrated that the Lord can give success to our colporteurs in their efforts to circulate the printed page where from a human standpoint it would seem impossible. This is again being proved in the countries in Europe that are directly involved in the present terrible war. It is true that our workers have had to change their tactics, in some instances selling periodicals, but they have not had to give up their work. In the following extracts from private correspondence we give a few items of the latest news regarding this branch of our work in those fields:—

Germany

Elder L. R. Conradi writes as follows:—

“DEAR BROTHER: Five weeks have passed since we parted. I hope that by this time you have reached your family and found them all safe and sound, and are in a country of peace, far beyond the din of war. You may be sure that I was glad when I reached home. My good wife wept tears of joy.

“Wonderful things have happened since then. For weeks nearly all mail was stopped. Nothing could be sent, as the way had to be left open for soldiers and guns. It was a terrible blow for us, but now things are opening up; and with the exception of a few districts on the border, we can send out parcel post again.

“During the time that mail did not go out, we organized a good band of canvassers here in Hamburg, and they did splendidly, especially in selling our periodicals. Some came from Berlin and took back big loads of literature with them. Brother Boex went to Holland, taking over eight hundred pounds with him. We are trying to fill our papers with suitable material, and they have as large a circulation as before. We are also getting out suitable pamphlets, so we are by no means idle. Larger books are also being sold, as the people have a greater desire now for religious things. But doubtless the cheaper publications will find a more ready sale.

“We are thankful that thus far Germany has financially outweathered things splendidly, so we have no difficulty in securing money. Though we shall feel the strain, yet if things continue as they are, we shall have no reason to complain.”

England

Brother S. Joyce, the general agent of England, writes:—

“The war has had a bad effect upon our book work. Only twenty agents have had courage enough to remain at their posts. Their sales average about $15 a week, but we hope soon to do better. ‘Armageddon,’ the latest number of Our Day series, has had a good start, over 110,000 copies having been ordered; also 70,000 copies of a six-page folder entitled ‘The Meaning of the War.’ Our people have heartily taken hold of the work of circulating these special publications, and will, I hope, keep at it until the work is finished. Our ministers thus far are not prevented from publicly proclaiming the truth. In a number of places interest in their work is increasing, owing to the war, and preparations are being made for a vigorous campaign in inexpensive halls and in house-to-house work. Immediately when the war was declared, our food factory was stormed with orders. Thus far the food factory, the publishing house, and the sanitarium are running full time, and the college has opened with a good attendance, and students are still arriving. In most parts of the union the truth has come in as freely as before. We feel thankful to God for his protection in this time of carnage and bloodshed.”

Spain

Brother John Brown, who is in charge of the colporteur work in Spain, sends the following word from Valencia, Spain:—

“After our conference in Barcelona I left home for this city. On arrival I began work in earnest, to encourage by example as well as by precept the workers who are with me. But my example has tended to discourage rather than to encourage the workers; for although I have worked hard, I have not been able some days to take even one order. This has been the experience of several other workers. Business houses are closing, factories are shut, banks are breaking, and as a result thousands of families are really going hungry. There is no way to export or to import goods. Agricultural products are rotting in the fields, and nearly everybody is moneyless, the same as we are.

“The Bible workers have been sent out to sell papers to earn their living. The ministers are about to do the same, and now we have decided to place all our bookmen on the paper also. We have published special numbers of the paper, and they are meeting with a ready sale. We can all earn our living selling papers. Our book business is probably ruined for this year, even though the war should stop; but we are of good courage, and shall make every effort to succeed, even though it seems impossible.

“During the eleven months preceding our annual conference our colporteurs in Spain sold $9,200 worth of literature, a gain of 150 per cent over the previous year. We are glad for this report, as it shows that our literature can be sold successfully in Spain. One young man sold and delivered $1,000 worth of books in five months. Pray for us in this time of need.” N. Z. T.

Fellowship with Christ

“ANY doctrine that introduces a barrier between Christ and the sinner is a perversion of the truth. God has called us ‘unto the fellowship of his Son Jesus Christ our Lord,’ and this vital union with Christ is not dependent upon the will of a priest or the efficacy of a sacrament. ‘Our fellowship is with the Father, and with his Son Jesus Christ.’ Blessed fellowship! Glorious privilege!”

The Summary

By N. Z. T.

OUR summary this month shows the first effects of the European war on our colporteur work. No reports were received from the two German, the Danube, and the Central European Conferences. Last month these four conferences reported a total of over $9,500 worth of literature sold, and about the same amount for the corresponding month of last year. From word which has been received from Elder L. R. Conradi, we know that some colporteur work is still being carried on in these conferences. We hope we may get a report of this work later.

The summary for North America shows a small gain over the same month last year. With the vigorous efforts that are being made for a strong autumn campaign, we hope that, notwithstanding the falling off in some parts of the world, our reports may be kept up. The magazine sales in America show an encouraging increase over August of last year.

N. Z. T.

Publishing Department

By N. Z. Town; W. W. Eastman

N. Z. Town — General Secretary W. W. Eastman — N. Am. Div. Secretary

NOTICES AND APPOINTMENTS

By D. W. Reavis

“Review” War Extra

Who Ordered the 1,343,902 “Review” Extras

HAVING had requests for a report of the number of Extras ordered by the different conferences, we thought perhaps all our readers would be interested in a printed report of the number of this War Extra circulated in all parts of the field up to October 1. It will be noticed that every conference in the United States and Canada took an active part in this work, also that 11,600 copies were ordered by foreign fields. This report represents the largest and quickest work ever done by our people in the circulation of literature. The million mark was reached in twenty days after the announcement was made of the publishing of the Extra. The number of Extras used in each conference may be a reasonable guide for future estimates in missionary efforts.

In the following report the number of papers ordered by each conference is given in figures opposite the name of the conference:—

Conference	Number	Conference	Number
Alabama	9,800	N. New Eng.	10,965
Alberta	7,880	Ohio	44,451
Arizona	2,450	Oklahoma	19,898
Arkansas	7,880	Ontario	23,370
Br. Columbia	12,250	Quebec	5,210
California	22,450	Saskatchewan	9,950
Cen. California	14,925	South Carolina	4,700
Cal.-Nevada	16,650	South Dakota	15,862
Chesapeake	15,150	S. Missouri	12,250
Cumberland	10,189	S. Texas	8,485
Dist. of Col.	28,105	S. California	37,420
E. Colorado	23,450	S. Idaho	11,325
E. Kansas	37,265	S. Illinois	17,990
E. Michigan	46,057	S. New Eng.	5,965
E. Penn.	19,205	S. Oregon	19,310
Florida	34,500	Tennessee	9,990
Georgia	13,300	Texas	21,145
Gr. New York	46,200	Upper Col.	27,390
Indiana	43,818	Utah	500
Iowa	55,510	Virginia	13,310
Kentucky	1,850	W. Colorado	7,950
Louisiana	12,360	W. Kansas	14,400
Maine	6,550	W. Michigan	54,045
Manitoba	5,410	W. Penn.	18,598
Maritime	3,868	West Virginia	11,075
Massachusetts	41,280	W. Texas	1,070
Minnesota	42,194	W. New York	35,931
Mississippi	6,318	W. Oregon	17,590
Montana	8,060	W. Wash.	19,350
Nebraska	27,355	Wisconsin	37,165
New Jersey	36,600	Wyoming	11,340
New Mexico	9,050	Foreign	11,600
New York	18,685	List	15,857
North Carolina	6,500
North Dakota	12,315	Total	1,343,902
N. Michigan	19,810
N. Illinois	37,130
N. Missouri	8,496

D. W. REAVIS, Circulation Manager.

Colporteurs’ Summary for August, 1914

Books — AGTS. HRS. VALUE 1914 VALUE 1913 Periodicals — NO. COP. VALUE 1914 VALUE 1913

Atlantic

Maine 8 292 $412.30 $723.05 1255 $125.50 $348.50 N. New England 5 172 63.75 577.10 2251 225.10 215.80 Massachusetts 16 1006 684.70 478.15 4109 410.90 177.60 S. New England 5 204 193.40 602.50 1974 197.40 280.00 New York 16 998 1260.18 2080.80 1063 106.30 236.70 W. New York 16 746 472.95 1725.60 3307 330.70 183.00 Gr. New York 12 628 406.66 844.60 6871 687.10 442.70 Totals 78 4046 3493.94 7031.70 20830 2083.00 1884.30

Columbia

Ohio 29 1498 1139.55 1829.80 6393 639.30 320.10 West Virginia 16 685 570.00 1685.10 240 24.00 55.00 Virginia 22 1103 976.65 962.80 2447 244.70 104.00 Chesapeake 10 671 731.00 1194.25 1387 138.70 41.00 E. Pennsylvania 17 1623 1074.03 898.30 4234 423.40 628.10 W. Pennsylvania 14 1079 1155.07 982.15 768 76.80 333.60 New Jersey 6 694 619.50 483.35 5236 523.60 230.00 Dist. of Col. .. .... ...... 1186.05 2192 219.20 116.30 Totals 114 7353 6265.80 9221.80 22897 2289.70 1828.10

Lake

E. Michigan 9 832 717.05 ...... 3743 374.30 466.60 W. Michigan 11 527 223.95 130.25 1495 149.50 94.00 N. Michigan 7 491 295.50 247.35 351 35.10 57.50 Wisconsin 13 1577 1298.75 255.30 2585 258.50 433.50 N. Illinois 18 1645 978.62 1034.52 4455 445.50 339.00 S. Illinois 25 1941 1405.15 268.50 758 75.80 96.50 Indiana 11 515 358.60 403.15 2180 218.00 284.70 Totals 94 7528 5277.62 2339.07 15567 1556.70 1771.80

Eastern Canadian

Ontario 6 .... 1350.21 378.65 2306 230.60 676.70 Quebec 1 .... ...... ...... 200 20.00 25.00 Maritime 1 .... 3.00 342.50 3405 340.50 19.00 Newfoundland 1 .... 6.20 ...... 80 8.00 .... Totals 9 .... 1359.41 721.15 5991 599.10 720.70

Southern

Louisiana 11 553 731.10 920.45 825 82.50 80.50 Alabama 26 2204 2401.80 1510.50 965 96.50 125.50 Kentucky 17 871 677.45 878.90 452 45.20 96.00 Mississippi 12 1050 2337.10 1530.10 820 82.00 113.00 Tennessee River 14 1385 1351.95 659.25 2780 278.00 129.50 Totals 80 6063 7499.40 5499.20 5842 584.20 544.50

Southeastern

Cumberland 14 1148 1023.35 1154.75 381 38.10 74.00 Georgia 20 1762 2857.75 972.75 1385 138.50 150.00 North Carolina 11 989 802.85 448.60 1055 105.50 141.00 South Carolina 11 819 935.10 351.60 1375 137.50 112.00 Florida 19 1860 3262.35 724.50 1378 137.80 122.50 Totals 75 6578 8881.40 3652.20 5574 557.40 599.50

Southwestern

Arkansas 11 1593 2225.35 2050.65 495 49.50 99.40 Oklahoma 28 1944 2335.80 2334.10 833 82.30 248.50 W. Texas 11 599 897.74 195.80 285 28.50 43.00 S. Texas 31 2341 3009.55 2473.55 1816 181.60 32.50 N. Texas 33 1630 3169.95 1965.55 426 42.60 40.00 New Mexico 6 618 1707.65 1252.30 350 35.00 26.00 Totals 120 8725 13427.04 10262.95 4195 419.50 479.40

Central

N. Missouri .. .... ...... 569.05 1879 187.90 271.40 S. Missouri 12 1066 1384.65 ...... 3320 332.00 31.00 E. Colorado 5 95 804.40 ...... 1463 146.30 101.00 W. Colorado 1 40 164.50 ...... 710 71.00 2.00 Nebraska 10 1572 1546.95 1029.55 3124 312.40 145.00 Wyoming 6 605 1245.30 209.85 55 5.50 22.50 E. Kansas 9 335 281.10 129.20 643 64.30 146.30 W. Kansas 6 585 460.75 68.00 958 95.80 26.50 Totals 48 4292 5887.65 2005.65 12152 1215.20 745.70

Northern

Iowa 6 677 703.50 416.70 6065 606.50 351.00 Minnesota 17 1392 1894.60 1235.30 7643 764.30 372.00 North Dakota 9 205 1733.00 2081.75 380 38.00 147.50 South Dakota 13 1179 1709.75 1897.85 415 41.50 64.50 Totals 45 4453 5441.45 6531.60 14503 1450.30 935.00

Pacific

California 4 339 444.00 357.05 3805 380.50 403.50 N. California 8 921 804.45 334.25 627 62.70 73.00 Cen. California 2 93 64.75 1153.35 124 12.40 53.30 S. California 7 560 657.60 757.20 3600 360.00 466.00 Arizona 2 75 33.00 979.00 .... .... .... Utah 4 258 263.45 866.00 250 25.00 11.50 Nevada Mission .. .... ...... ...... .... .... .... Totals 27 2186 2357.25 4446.85 8406 840.60 1007.30

North Pacific

W. Washington 7 540 2388.50 1266.05 1560 156.00 275.00 Upper Columbia 9 425 717.00 1234.65 900 90.00 312.00 W. Oregon 7 816 1134.75 2470.55 882 88.20 248.00 S. Oregon 5 237 243.00 738.39 195 19.50 103.00 E. Oregon .. .... ...... ...... .... .... .... S. Idaho 8 741 882.00 776.50 455 45.50 36.60 Montana .. .... ...... 1598.35 1187 118.70 55.50 Totals 36 2759 5365.25 8084.49 5179 517.90 1030.10

Western Canadian

Alberta 10 1902 1200.60 2888.35 2475 247.50 66.50 Manitoba 5 380 813.00 2016.90 855 85.50 65.00 Br. Columbia .. .... ...... 597.40 2365 236.50 187.50 Saskatchewan 15 2152 2664.15 4164.60 1170 117.00 21.00 Totals 30 4434 4686.75 9667.25 6865 686.50 340.00

Foreign and miscellaneous 11971 1197.10 586.30 Subscription list 31479 3147.90 2911.80

Foreign Union Conferences and Missions

British 79 9737 4759.72 4667.67 134264 2724.44 2878.60 Australasian 82 5077 9329.65 9110.85 43600 1797.84 2360.48 South African 6 619 786.46 1013.41 603 38.52 17.46 Indian 25 4306 592.34 514.71 .... .... .... Scandinavian 147 21579 13233.85 9840.34 4446 264.35 273.97 E. German .. .... ...... 1901.31 .... .... 1224.97 W. German .. .... ...... 2892.87 .... .... 1365.02 Danube .. .... ...... 760.76 .... .... 29.14 Cen. European .. .... ...... 3853.25 .... .... 665.13 Latin 12 2087 1624.90 660.51 6339 230.32 216.65 Mexican .. .... ...... 72.62 .... .... 369.36 Porto Rico 6 .... 476.09 564.16 .... .... .... Cuba 8 575 1452.00 1882.00 102 112.65 46.60 W. Caribbean .. .... ...... 833.34 .... .... 188.46 E. Caribbean .. .... ...... 106.60 .... .... 1.50 Levant .. .... ...... 39.19 .... .... .... Korean .. .... 18.96 22.13 5807 145.17 82.32 South American 13 830 1454.76 2264.12 .... 142.56 243.32 Brazil 32 2390 1484.60 1174.47 .... .... .... Philippine Is. 4 .... 151.20 15.79 .... .... 12.22 Canary Islands 1 61 78.57 ...... 158 2.95 .... Japan .. .... 5.59 6.63 1009 43.20 24.08 Totals, foreign 415 47261 35448.69 42196.73 196328 5502.00 9999.28 Totals, N. Am. 756 58417 69942.96 69463.91 174151 17445.10 15384.50 Grand totals 1171 105678 $105391.65 $111660.64 367779 $22647.10 $25383.78

Comparative Book Summary

1909 1910 1911 1912 1913 1914 Jan. $40,677.06 $42,532.23 $44,495.65 $53,931.97 $64,262.88 $59,697.52 Feb. 48,748.21 50,990.34 53,923.57 53,525.18 62,813.12 67,149.45 March 52,703.85 55,771.55 73,015.56 73,374.99 66,640.42 75,962.31 April 55,109.54 64,042.39 73,548.31 73,027.32 73,520.45 85,685.35 May 82,971.94 86,333.58 81,923.78 94,106.15 101,640.01 87,022.10 June 124,412.34 112,606.05 135,888.76 137,838.38 137,373.06 153,480.96 July 95,445.21 103,910.12 127,226.86 156,166.90 140,576.24 199,116.62 Aug. 71,652.97 91,145.11 91,810.46 103,165.69 111,660.64 105,391.65 Sept. 55,625.41 66,523.65 86,001.72 67,551.70 73,732.12 Oct. 52,669.93 62,461.13 81,367.89 70,219.07 84,013.90 Nov. 49,964.99 58,211.68 67,600.00 77,424.87 73,949.68 Dec. 45,759.73 54,663.93 58,386.24 57,291.91 59,730.92 Totals $775,741.18 $849,140.76 $976,218.80 $1,017,684.13 $1,051,766.94

Comparative Summary of American Periodicals

1911 1912 1913 1914 1911 1912 1913 1914 Jan. 122202 121666 177080 152971 July 197582 191937 176772 211040 Feb. 99234 144257 201659 242627 Aug. 215773 183119 153849 171451 March 244003 207529 166499 224757 Sept. 135179 173077 127017 April 192757 189498 152088 162027 Oct. 164537 187830 126562 May 141204 162220 166465 168934 Nov. 110326 108755 100351 June 145025 163120 156550 189897 Dec. 98541 111199 99504 Totals 1866363 2344207 1804396

*Multiply number of magazines in any month by ten cents to get value.

Virginia Conference

By Walter C. Moffett; F. N. Johnson

THE thirty-first annual session of the Virginia Conference will be held in Richmond, Va., Nov. 10-15, 1914, at the Morris Street Seventh-day Adventist church. The purpose of the meeting is the election of officers for the ensuing year, and the transaction of such other business as may properly come before the conference session. Each church is entitled to one delegate for its organization, and to one additional delegate for each ten members. Delegates should be elected promptly by churches, and credentials sent to F. N.

Johnson, 2705 West Main St., Richmond, Va., at once. A full delegation is desired from all our churches.

WALTER C. MOFFETT, President; F. N. JOHNSON, Secretary.

Comparative Summary of Foreign Periodicals

JANUARY, 1913, 402,908 copies, value $10,301.63; 1914, 485,968 copies, value $19,795.36.

February, 1913, 394,257 copies, value $12,342.06; 1914, 372,235 copies, value $10,739.70.

March, 1913, 395,933 copies, value $12,987.49; 1914, 381,017 copies, value $11,168.35.

April, 1913, 630,998 copies, value $17,795.92; 1914, 375,140 copies, value $11,686.31.

May, 1913, 481,712 copies, value $15,547.70; 1914, 297,877 copies, value $8,049.90.

June, 1913, 331,775 copies, value $13,610.33; 1914, 301,582 copies, value $9,509.79.

July, 1913, 335,770 copies, value $10,830.02; 1914, 380,246 copies, value $10,455.83.

August, 1913, 313,746 copies, value $9,999.28; 1914, 196,328 copies, value $5,502.00.

November Watchman Features War Coverage

By Editor

THE great conflict now raging in Europe has not only astonished, but struck dumb, as it were, the world. The question is heard on every side, “What do these things mean?” The world is calling for light on this great event. Our publications are in demand. It is with this fact in view that the November Watchman has been prepared.

The beautiful cover design in three colors, picturing a naval battle in the North Sea, and a colored war map showing the different countries of the world affected by the European war, together with the usual good, interesting articles and illustrations on the live questions of the day, make the November Watchman an easy seller, and one which the people will want. Some of the articles are:—

“After the War.”

“The Present World Crisis.”

“Creation and the Worship of the Creator.”

“The Peace of God.”

“The World's Greatest Criminal — The Power That Dared to Alter the Law of God.”

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“Signs of the Times Magazine” for November

By Editor

STRIKING titles, strong, logical articles as good as the titles are striking, and a fine selection of war pictures, combine to make the November number of the Signs of the Times Magazine even “one better” than the previous issue, 45,000 copies of which were printed and sold.

What does Ezekiel say about Russia? What did Joel and the seer of Patmos foretell about the so-called heathen nations — Japan and China? What did the prime minister of Babylon, about 3,000 years ago, prophesy regarding the great nations of the North and the East? The world wants to know about these things, and we can tell them. That’s why so many pages of the November Signs are devoted to answering these questions.

Consider carefully the following: “Russia, ‘Turned Back’ and ‘Brought Forth;’” “The Call of the Hour;” “Austria’s Fate in the Present War;” “Demons Stirring Up War;” “Armageddon;” “Turkey’s Attitude in This War;” “Our Times Foretold;” “How the European War Is Fulfilling Prophecy;” “Is the Anglo-Russian Alliance Foretold in Prophecy?” “Devil Worship in London.” These are some of the striking titles referred to above.

“The harvest truly is great, but the laborers are few,” was never more true than now. If this magazine is without a representative in your district, will you not fill the place? The November number is a good one to start with. Prices: 5 to 40 copies, 5 cents each; 50 or more, 4 cents each. Sell 25 and earn $1.25, or 50 and earn $3. Your tract society will give your orders careful and immediate attention.

Obituaries

BODWELL.— Mattie Bodwell was born near De Kalb, Tex., Dec. 16, 1887, and died suddenly in San Antonio, Tex., June 8, 1914. Although she never made a profession of religion, she believed present truth, and shortly before her death expressed a desire to be a Christian. We hope to meet her in that better world. C. P. BODWELL.

CLARK.— Rebecca Clark was born Dec. 13, 1844, in Clapham, Yorkshire, England. The family moved to Canada in 1889. Sister Clark accepted present truth about thirteen years ago, and was a highly respected member of the Richmond (Cal.) Seventh-day Adventist Church at the time of her death. Sister Clark is survived by four daughters and two sons. We hope to meet her in the first resurrection. CHARLES E. FORD.

WRIGHT.— Edna Mabel Blakney was born July 30, 1882, and died at her home in Upper Golden Grove, near St. John, New Brunswick, Sept. 1, 1914. She was married in June, 1909, to Leonard L. Wright, and to them were born three children. The husband and one little son, together with her mother, two brothers, and one sister, are left to mourn. She was an earnest Christian and a faithful member of the Seventh-day Adventist Church, having joined the church when she was fifteen years old. Her dying words were those found in Ps. 17:15. The writer conducted the funeral service. GEORGE H. SKINNER.

SHOLLENBURG.— Henry Urius Shollenburg was born in Mercer County, Pennsylvania, July 27, 1851, and died in College Place, Wash., Sept. 7, 1914. He was married to Mary A. Scott, Oct. 19, 1879, in Wisconsin. Eleven children were born to them. Five of those living were present at the funeral. His wife, one sister, and one brother are also left to mourn. Brother Shollenburg was a faithful, devoted Christian. Present truth came to him in 1903. He was a cheerful, patient sufferer throughout his long illness. The funeral services were held from his home in Viola, Idaho. Elder E. N. Sargeant assisted the writer in the performance of the last rites. A. M. DART.

LEEK.— Bethven V. Leek died Sept. 14, 1914, aged 6 years and 9 months. He came to Asheville, N. C., with his foster parents a few months ago. He was a quiet, affectionate child, loved by all. We hope to meet him in the resurrection morning. J. S. KILLEN.

BARDWELL.— Mary J. Bardwell was born April 26, 1838, and died Sept. 8, 1914. She was a faithful, devoted Seventh-day Adventist for many years. Two sons and several grandchildren are left to mourn. Words of comfort to the congregation assembled in the Seventh-day Adventist church at Colville, Wash., were spoken by the writer. W. WOODFORD.

ALLYN.— Mary Allyn died in Birmingham, Ala., aged 88 years and 7 months. Three years ago the light of present truth came to her, and she died rejoicing in the Lord. She loved the Sabbath, and looked anxiously for the good old REVIEW from week to week. We know that if we are faithful we shall meet her again in “that glad morn of morns.” MRS. J. C. ALLYN.

GRAHAM.— Mary Frances Graham was born in Virginia, Feb. 25, 1831, and died at Fort Worth, Tex., Sept. 11, 1914. About fifteen years ago she accepted present truth, and died in hope of a part in the first resurrection. For many years her home was in Sedalia, Mo., and interment was made at that place. She is survived by two daughters and one son. L. W. TENNY.

BROOKS.— Minerva Pratt was born in Benzie County, Michigan, March 17, 1875, and died at her home in Frankfort, Mich., Sept. 14, 1914. In 1891 she was united in marriage with Grant Brooks. Several children were born to this union, all of whom survive. The deceased accepted the third angel’s message early in life, and fell asleep in Jesus. Words of comfort were spoken by the writer from Rev. 14:13. L. G. NYMAN.

BOSTON.— Martha Davis Boston was born in Cedar County, Missouri, July 11, 1839. The greater part of her life was spent in the State where she was born. During the war, in the year 1863, she was married to Hinton C. Boston. Of their ten children six are left to mourn. Ten years after her marriage, Sister Boston was led to accept present truth. She was a devoted Christian, highly spoken of by all her neighbors. Our sister was laid to rest in Christian County, Missouri, Aug. 1, 1914. Words of consolation were spoken by the writer. S. A. MOTT.

“Lys Over Landet”

(Danish-Norwegian Quarterly)

THE issue for the last quarter of this magazine is now ready. It is full of instructive and entertaining articles on the questions of the day. We may mention:—

“The Panama Canal,” well illustrated, opening article.

“A Prophetic Survey of the Nations of Europe,” illustrated with pictures of the sovereigns of several nations.

“The Difference in the Economic Status of the Dealers in and the Buyers of Liquor.”

“National Prohibition.”

“The Cigarette Curse.”

Much other timely instruction. This magazine ought to have a very wide circulation among the Danes and Norwegians in this country. Subscription price, 35 cents a year. In clubs of from 5 to 40, single issue, 5 cents a copy; above 50, 4 cents. Address your tract society, or the International Publishing Association, College View, Nebr.

“Zeichen der Zeit”

By Editor

(German Signs of the Times)

This number of our German magazine might be called a war special, as it contains three excellent articles as well as several editorial notes on the great European struggle as viewed from the Bible standpoint. Illustrated with many war photographs. Also contains several articles on present truth. Contents as follows:—

“From the Watchtower.”

“The Nations of Europe in Prophetic Survey.”

“The Sword.”

“The Way to the Kingdom of God.”

“True Discipleship.”

“The Revelation of Jesus Christ.”

“Two Different Weeks,” an article on the Sabbath question.

“The Christian’s Blessed Hope.”

“Are the Ten Commandments Abrogated?”

“Why Is Medicine Worthless in Sickness?”

“A Drunkard’s Sermon.”

“Christ in the Home.”

“The Bible and the Newspaper.”

Prices as follows: 35 cents a year, four numbers; 10 cents a copy; from 5 to 40 copies, 5 cents a copy; 50 or more copies, 4 cents a copy. Address your tract society, or the International Publishing Association, College View, Nebr.

New Catalogue

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YOUR KINDERGARTEN DEPARTMENT

IS THE KINDERGARTEN DEPARTMENT of your Sabbath-school supplied with the material necessary to teach the little folks Scripture lessons in a manner to make the lesson interesting to them, so that the study period will be one of joy, which will be looked forward to eagerly from one Sabbath to the next, and at the same time help in making the Scripture lesson practical?

¶ If not, you should send at once for the full kindergarten outfit. This outfit consists of the lesson book, “Bible Object Lessons and Songs for Little Ones” on the life of Christ, and a round table with little red chairs, as shown in the illustration above, and three boxes of material. Read the following description: The book contains illustrative material for mothers and teachers. It has fifty-two lessons, one for each Sabbath in the year. It contains thirty-nine songs and hymns, written especially for these lessons. It has thirty-six full-page pictures, size 6×9 inches. It has fifty-two pen drawings, showing how to use the illustrative material. The book contains 160 large pages, beautifully printed.

¶ Once bought, this is permanent, being designed for use year after year. Your school should have one copy of this book for each teacher in the Kindergarten Department. Let the first lessons for every child be on the life and words of Jesus. No child lessons can equal those by and about the Master. It pays to make religious instruction delightsome instead of irksome.

THE ROUND TABLE has a beautiful hard top, folding legs, and inside cabinet with lock for material. Seats seven children and the teacher. Advantages of these are: First, each child can reach center of table to help build the lessons. Second, teacher can reach every child. Third, table is heavy, so material is not easily shaken down. Fourth, can be folded and rolled away, so that any room may be used if none is permanently devoted to the kindergarten work. Fifth, table is varnished, easily cleaned, and lasts a lifetime.

EIGHT LITTLE RED CHAIRS for the class and the teacher are a delight to the children, and add to the convenience of the round table. The THREE BOXES OF MATERIAL make teaching easy. Boxes 1 and 2 contain hard maple blocks cut into cubes, halves, quarters, squares, and oblongs. Boxes are of cherry, dove-tailed corners, sliding top, durable. Box 3 contains 10 miniature sheep, 30 mounted sticks to represent people (10 of them children), green French tissue-paper for Sea of Galilee, cones and domes, and green splints for river outline and tree-building. If the three boxes are ordered with book, purchaser receives free a “Portfolio of Blackboard Sketches on the Life of Christ,” to aid in drawing.

THE PRICES.— The book is issued in two styles of binding, board cover, $1.50; blue cloth, $2.00. The little red chairs, 60 cents each, freight or express extra. The table (weight 40 pounds), $5.50, freight or express extra. Three boxes of material, $2.00, mail 40 cents extra. If the book and material are ordered with the table, they are put into the drawer, thus saving postage.

The blocks, table, and chairs being practically indestructible, very little expense is necessary in the running of the Kindergarten Department after the first fitting up. The children take great delight in helping to build these lessons, and the impressions thus made remain with them as long as they live. This kindergarten outfit will be a great blessing to your Sabbath-school.

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