DOUBTLESS the readers of the REVIEW would like to know what is being done in Missouri with our publications. We are glad to report that the Lord is greatly blessing the work in this State. We have a good corps of canvassers in northern Missouri who are doing a good work. They are making steady advancement, and are leaving a record behind them that we feel sure will tell for good in eternity.
The new canvassers who have entered the field are doing valuable work. They have that connection with the Source of life that gives them power with the people.
While we are doing what we can to put the printed page containing present truth before the people, there is great need of many more evangelistic missionaries in Missouri. We need men and women who will go out to work as Christ did,—not to get gain, but because thousands of souls are dying daily without God and without hope in the world.
I have heard many say, “Yes, I will canvass, but not now.” The call is for those who will go forth now. Next year may be too late. We have no assurance of any time except to-day.
F. E. FAIRCHILD,
State Missionary.
Pacific Coast Tract Society News
By H. H. Hall
The address of the newly organized British Columbia Missionary Society is 600 Gore Ave., Vancouver. Brother C. W. Enoch, a former canvasser as well as graduated nurse, is acting as secretary.
The Western Washington Missionary Society, with Brother W. H. Coffin, who is an experienced canvasser, as secretary, has very comfortable quarters in the basement of the Seattle church, 309 Second Ave., North. The brethren are planning on a building eighteen by twenty-four feet on the same lot, the lower story of which will be used as a tent room, and the rooms above for tract and missionary headquarters.
The name and address of the society so long located at 508 East Everett St., Portland, Ore., have been changed.28Western Oregon Missionary Society, 201 Second St., Portland is now the address. It is located in the A. O. U. W. building, convenient to post and express offices.
On account of the severe illness of George W. Pettit, the newly elected secretary of the Western Oregon Society, Brother W. R. Beatty, of the Book and Periodical Department of the Pacific Press Publishing Co., has been acting in his place during the past few weeks. H. H. HALL.
Lake Union Notes
By J. B. BLOSSER
It is worth while to note that our State agents believe that the large books can be sold, and they are showing their faith in a practical way by actually canvassing for those books. A few words from the State agents will be of interest:—
Brother Moody, of Indiana, writes: “I have decided to go into the field, to experience the trials and difficulties, and enjoy the blessings and victories of meeting the people in their homes. As I have tried to talk faith and courage, and to impress upon others that we can succeed in the canvassing work, some have said, ‘You draw your salary from the conference, and of course you can have a living.’ Well, I have decided that from now on until Christmas I will give the most of my time to actual canvassing, and depend on my commission, with the rest of the canvassers.
“We have four brethren in our company here at Martinsville. We are of good courage, and believe that God will do great things for us in our work. I am glad of the privilege of associating with these brethren in this good work.” In another letter he says, “The Lord blessed me with fifty-five dollars’ worth of orders in twenty-five hours. All are going out to-day full of courage. I believe that God will give us success in the work. Pray for us.” Brother Moody is canvassing for “Patriarchs and Prophets.”
The Illinois State agent is doing a similar work, and we hope soon to get a report of it.
The following, from the Wisconsin State agent, illustrates what faith will do in selling the books, and demonstrates the truthfulness of the scripture, “According to your faith be it unto you:”—
“During the financial depression of a few years ago a panic seized many of our canvassers, and it became a settled conviction with them that our larger books could not be sold. As a consequence, many canvassed for books ranging in price from $1.50 down to twenty-five cents. During this same time representatives of other publishing houses were successfully disposing of high-priced books. They did this because they believed they could. That was the secret of the whole thing. This year many of our workers have changed their way of thinking. They believe that the large books can be sold, consequently they are selling them. The writer visited a brother some time ago who was spending his energies on twenty-five and fifty-cent books. It took quite an effort to convince him that he was capable of selling any of the large books. He finally concluded to make the change, and upon sending in his first report, announcing over thirty dollars’ worth of orders for “Home Hand Book” in less than twenty hours, he expresses his gratitude for having been directed to the book with which he is now working. The Lord is pleased to have us undertake great things in his name. This is no time for faint-heartedness. We must be strong and of good courage, and success is ours.”
From Ohio comes the news that “one young man left the academy when school was out, and took two hundred and twenty-four dollars’ worth of orders in five weeks, and another two hundred and sixty-five dollars’ worth in the last three weeks.” The latter is working for “Bible Readings.”
What the canvassing work needs is not so many men, but more of the kind that have the faith of Jesus, and believe the promise, “Lo, I am with you.”
J. B. BLOSSER.
Alabama
By C. E. Giles
At present we have but few canvassers engaged in the work, but it is not because they are not needed; for this is what might be termed a “needy field.” The people are ready and waiting for the message, but the workers to carry the truth are lacking. Alabama is a fruitful field. It will compare favorably with any State. The climate is mild and pleasant. The winters are not cold enough to be uncomfortable, and in the summer we do not suffer with that extreme heat that is experienced in some of the more northern States. The canvasser need not lose any time on account of heat or cold.
Our books have been sold in several places in this State, yet we feel that the work has only been touched with the ends of our fingers. A hundred times as much should be done in the near future. And with the Lord’s blessing, we believe that a great work will be done in Alabama.
We believe that God-fearing canvassers will reap rich rewards for their work in this State, and the Lord will supply the living. There is also an opportunity for many of our brethren and sisters to live the truth, and thus be the channels through which God can give the message to their neighbors and friends. We believe this to be a very large “fruitful field” for the “living preacher.” C. E. GILES.
Summary of the Canvassing Work Reported for June
ATLANTIC UNION CONFERENCE
VALUE DELIVERIES
New York ........................
Vermont ..........................
New Jersey .......................
Maine ............................
New England ......................
Chesapeake ........................
Pennsylvania .....................
Virginia ..........................
West Virginia ....................
California ........................ $825.55
Montana ........................... 246.95
Upper Columbia .................... 841.65
Western Oregon .................... 397.40
Western Washington ................ 350.50
Southern California ............... 200.50
Total ............................. 2,862.55
Norway ........................ $883.95 $1,124.05
Finland ........................... 324.00 271.70
Great Britain .....................
Denmark ....................... 1,819.82 2,203.33
Germany ...........................
Central European ..................
Sweden ............................
Total ............................. 3,027.77 3,599.08
AFRICA
South Africa ..................... $582.53 $263.36
AUSTRALIA
Australia ..................... $7,685.00
MISCELLANEOUS
Jamaica ..........................
Bahamas ...........................
Brazil ............................
Trinidad ..........................
SUMMARY
A. U. C. ..........................
S. U. C. .......................... $508.50 $523.45
L. U. C. .......................... 2,625.88 648.05
N. W. U. C. ........................ 3,151.08 6.50
S. W. U. C. ........................ 5,615.66 366.90
P. U. C. .......................... 2,862.55
C. U. C. .......................... 5,115.91 1,758.60
Canadian U. C. ....................
E. G. C. .......................... 3,027.77 3,599.08
S. A. C. .......................... 582.53 263.36
Australia .......................... 7,685.00
Total ............................. 31,174.88 7,165.94
From Indiana
By F. L. Moody
THE canvassing work is onward in our State. We do not have as many workers in the field as there should be, but those who are canvassing are earnest and consecrated, and carry a burden for souls. They are doing a good work, and some precious souls will live forever in the kingdom of God as a result of their self-denying efforts. Quite a number are now planning to begin canvassing after harvest. We are all of good cheer, and expect to see great things accomplished in the canvassing work.
F. L. MOODY,
State Agent.
The Gravelles Return to Fargo
BROTHER and Sister J. F. Gravelle, who have been laboring in Manitoba the past three years, have returned to Fargo, N. D., on account of failing health, due to the severe climate of Manitoba and the quality of the water. Their address is 417 Fourth Ave., N., Fargo.
Sabbath Keepers at Bumpus Mills
Brother W. R. Burrow, of Tennessee, reports sixteen adults keeping the Sabbath at Bumpus Mills, in that State, and many others interested, as the result mainly of work by Brother W. S. Lowry and himself during May and June. They are now erecting a church building.
Current Mention
— Catholic church property to the value of $45,000,000 was held in the name of the late Archbishop Feehan, of Chicago.
— A Kentucky feud which involves many of the officials and citizens of Jackson, Ky., has been revived by a recent murder, and the town is reported to be in a state of terror, some of the residents preferring to move away until the trouble is over.
— From statistics compiled by the “grand secretary” of a leading lodge of Freemasons in New Jersey, says a Trenton dispatch, it appears that this secret order has a membership of 881,531 in the United States and Canada, and that 54,309 new members were taken in during the past year.
— The suppression of the religious schools in France has been attended in some places, notably in Paris, with disturbances caused by Catholic opponents of the government. A Paris dispatch says: “The determined firmness with which the government is carrying out the law against unauthorized congregations is lashing the clericals to fury, which culminated in to-day’s disorderly demonstrations in Paris. Similar, though less violent, scenes accompanied the closing of the schools and the departure of the teachers at other places.” From all parts of France resolutions of municipal councils approving the government’s action, and urging it to continue firm in its present policy, are being sent to the French premier.
— The healthiest town in the United States, judged by the death rate, is Ellsworth, Wis. In 1901 there were only two deaths there in a population of 1,500.
— Cardinal Ledochowski, who figured prominently in the struggle between the Vatican and the Prussian government in the days of Prince Bismarck, and has held a leading office at the Vatican since 1892, died at Rome, July 22.
— From Pana, Ill., it is announced that the Assumption Independent, a weekly newspaper, will begin the publication of the Bible in serial form, covering the entire book. About fifty years will be required to complete the work.
— Seven continuous years of drought in Australia have swept that country of a great portion of its cattle and sheep, about 38,000,000 sheep having perished from this cause since 1891, according to figures published by the London Chronicle. The number of cattle lost also runs into the millions.
— Dr. Garnault, a Paris physician, some time ago inoculated himself with tubercular germs taken from a cow, to test the truth of Dr. Koch’s assertion that tuberculosis could not be transmitted from cattle to a human being. He now announces to the Temps that tuberculous tumors have developed on his body as the result.
— From recently published statistics relative to the Philippine war, it appears that a total of 123,800 men and 4,135 officers were transported to the Philippines during the period of hostilities, and that the deaths from all causes during this time were 4,255, of which 2,582 were due to disease. The number of wounded men amounts to 2,897.
— The Russian government has proposed to the European powers an international conference to deal with the question of the trust form of industrial combinations. The United States has not been invited to the conference, and it is thought by some that the proposed action is aimed against the progress of this country toward commercial supremacy.
— The strike in the anthracite coal mines of Pennsylvania still continues, and no settlement of the trouble is in sight. The public, meanwhile, are getting along as best they can without this fuel, the obligations of mine owners to the public in this respect having no weight at all with them so far as concerns any efforts to reopen the mines, which the New York Times asserts could be done in two weeks’ time if the operators cared to do it. The strikers are receiving $500,000 a month from the fund raised by the miners’ union, but are losing $3,000,000 a month in wages.
— Archbishop Ireland, who instigated the Taft mission to Rome, expresses himself as being highly pleased with the outcome of the negotiations at the Vatican, which proved so abortive as regards any settlement of the question of the removal of the friars. He is quoted as saying: “With a little time, certain matters, now seeming to offer great difficulties, will be made, by quiet, skillful touches of pontifical diplomacy, to work themselves out without friction or excitement; and so when in Manila final conclusions are to be reached, things will have been ripe, and will turn out all right.” (Italics ours.)30
— A date for the coronation of King Edward VII—August 9—has been officially announced at London.
— There is an outbreak of the cholera plague at Mousha, in Egypt, 107 cases with fifty deaths being reported since July 15. The cause is attributed to the Mohammedan pilgrimages to Mecca.
— The famous Egyptian sphinx is reported to be rapidly decaying, from the effects of the altered climate which has resulted from the extensive system of irrigation established by the British government.
— By the sinking of an excursion boat in the Elbe River, near Hamburg, Germany, July 21, shortly after midnight, one hundred and four persons lost their lives by drowning. The accident was caused by a collision.
— A great fire has devastated Guayaquil, in Ecuador. It broke out in the evening of July 16, and raged for a day, destroying ninety city blocks. The estimated loss on buildings and merchandise is $5,000,000.
— An attempt to stop a Sunday ball game at Memphis, Tenn., July 20, resulted in a collision between two deputy sheriffs, the one who sought to prevent the Sunday playing being arrested for drawing a weapon, and locked up at police headquarters.
— Santos Dumont, the Brazilian aeronaut, has come to New York City, and announces that he will sail around the Statue of Liberty in an air ship which is now being prepared at Brighton Beach. The Aero Club of New York City has offered a prize of $25,000 to any person who will accomplish this feat.
— Thirteen persons were killed at Baltimore, July 20, by a hurricane which swept over that city, unroofing many buildings, and doing damage to the extent of more than a million dollars. The storm came suddenly and almost without warning, and most of the fatalities were due to the overturning of pleasure boats in the bay.
— The lowlands on the Missouri shore of the Mississippi River for a distance of nearly a hundred miles below Keokuk, Iowa, have been submerged by the Mississippi flood, causing the complete destruction of immense fields of extraordinarily promising crops, the estimated damage amounting to $6,600,000. Many well-to-do farmers have lost all their possessions. Levees saved the country on the Illinois side of the river.
— The following dispatch is sent out from the headquarters of the Louisiana Purchase Exposition at St. Louis, Mo., dated July 22: “Concerning the latest fulmination of the Rev. Wilbur T. Crafts as to the Sunday closing of the world’s fair, the officials of that organization claim that they have nothing further to say, and that his charges that there was an attempt to leave a loophole for violation of the law are gratuitous and untrue, and that, in fact, it has never been the intention to have the fair open on Sunday.” An attorney of Mr. Craft’s “reform bureau,” it is stated from Washington, called at the office of the Secretary of the Treasury and demanded to see the contract for Sunday closing of the fair, but “was politely but firmly told that his advice and assistance were not needed nor desired.”
“Christ’s Object Lessons” in the State of Maine
UNTIL recently but little effort had been put forth in the State of Maine for the sale of “Christ’s Object Lessons.” At the June meeting, however, which was held in Bath, it was decided that the work must be begun at once. For one reason or another the force of ministers had been greatly lessened, until Elders Bicknell and Dexter were the only two who could be counted upon for active work. Many of the brethren and sisters felt very sad because they had so few ministers to carry on the work. They were told that this apparent calamity could be turned into a blessing. If there were no ministers to take hold of the work, the people could everywhere arise and do it.
In spite of its being the busy summer season, the people have gone to work, and a goodly number of books have been sold. Any and every season of the year is a good time in which to sell “Christ’s Object Lessons.” The man who makes a success of canvassing must pay but little attention to season or weather. He must work in season and out of season as God gives him opportunity.
Donors to the Relief of the Schools
The Total Cash received on the Relief of the Schools Fund up to July 21, 1902, is $44,984.69.
NAME
AMOUNT
Mrs. Lide Sufficool
$ 1 50
A friend (Ohio)
1 00
L. W. Felter
2 50
Sadie R. Pierce
1 00
W. J. Heckman
3 00
Lucy Ryan
2 00
D. A. Evans
2 00
Pittsburg church
1 00
Mrs. E. J. Shields
1 00
S. S. Dauberspeck
1 00
W. M. Lee
5 00
Mrs. W. M. Lee
5 00
Mrs. M. Maple
1 00
Mrs. Hannah Seibert
1 00
Mr. & Mrs. G. E. Hart
5 00
Emily Pokorny
30
M. E. Boggs
1 00
Julius H. Ulrich
1 00
Thadius Spencer
10
Charlotte Craig
25
W. F. Hoodman
1 00
Mrs. Gibson
50
J. Hill
1 00
Dr. & Mrs. A. J. Read
5 00
Martina Johnson
1 00
F. S. Ortiz
25
W. H. Zeidler
50
Mrs. H. Bradbury
50
Chr. F. Mahr
1 00
Mrs. A. Estright
25
Mrs. A. Decker
50
Anna Pokorny
25
C. F. McWagh
1 00
F. C. Meyers
1 00
Chas. S. Baum
2 00
Mrs. C. E. Albright
50
Wm. A. Nuy
25
Pennsylvania
8 50
Brother Layton
5 00
M. W. Wells
2 00
Mrs. Grace Farber
1 25
Mrs. L. Mabel Kiger
2 00
Levi Beebe
2 00
Margaret S. Williams
1 00
Mrs. D. T. Richardson
2 50
Mrs. L. E. Johnson
1 00
Mrs. B. W. Zilley
5 00
R. E. Bliss
5 00
Anna Adamson
1 00
M. W. Miller
1 00
Mrs. John White
1 00
Mrs. H. N. Harrison
2 00
Mr. & Mrs. Geo. J. Powell
1 00
Mrs. Emeline D. Ferris
2 00
Mrs. L. M. Kelley
1 00
Mrs. E. Rodgers
50
Mrs. E. M. Spicer
5 00
Chas. W. Peter
1 25
Mrs. S. J. Nathie
1 00
Mrs. E. S. Koozer
1 00
M. Johnson
1 00
I. N. Williams
5 00
W. C. Fleischer
1 50
A friend (Michigan)
5 00
Sunderland, Vt.
2 00
NOTE: Many of these names were given on rough slips of paper; hence donors will kindly pardon if they are not printed absolutely correct.
Mary Millington Sells Christ’s Object Lessons
SISTER MARY MILLINGTON, one of the Bible workers in Buffalo, N. Y., has sold over one hundred copies of “Christ’s Object Lessons” without neglecting her regular Bible-reading work in the least.
Selling Christ’s Object Lessons
A BROTHER who is employed at Harvard College had no time during the day in which to sell “Christ’s Object Lessons.” He spent two evenings canvassing among his neighbours, and sold twelve copies of the book.
A Buffalo Woman Helps Adventist Schools
IN Buffalo, N. Y., lives a lady who makes no profession of the Seventh-day Adventist faith, but the plan for the relief of our schools so interested her that she requested the privilege of taking six copies of “Christ’s Object Lessons,” and paying for them. She is selling these among her friends and neighbors.
Churches of the Atlantic Union Conference, Attention!
By Frederick Griggs
LAST year quite a number of churches that desired to open church schools were unable to do so. They had made all their arrangements, and then no teacher could be furnished them. Of course those who were unable to get teachers were those who were late in making provisions for opening the schools, and in asking for a teacher. We are endeavoring this year to make it possible for every church in the Atlantic Union Conference that desires to have a school to be provided with a teacher. But if this is accomplished, it is necessary that we should know at once just which churches desire teachers at an early date, so that the Department of Education of the Atlantic Union Conference can make a proper distribution of the teachers.
Now is the time for our churches to consider this matter, and to make the provisions necessary for the education of their children. Schools should be ready to begin early in September, and should be planned to continue throughout the regular school year. The conference officers of each conference should be31conferred with in the establishment of these schools; also the Department of Education of the Union Conference is ready to give counsel and to be of any help possible in starting and managing the church schools. Let the officers of the churches be fully awakened now to this important work which the Lord has given them to do. But if the officers are not awake, let those upon whom the Lord has laid a burden for this work move forward, that the professed people of the Lord may not again be destroyed because their children have not been educated in the fear of the Lord.
FREDERICK GRIGGS,
*Secretary of the Educational Department
of the Atlantic Union Conference.*
Publications Wanted
R. SAWYER, 624 Church St., Nashville, Tenn. REVIEW, Instructor; 150 farmers and gardeners and three Sabbath-schools (including prison school) to be supplied. Printed addresses furnished to T. and M. societies upon application.
The Norton (Kansas) Camp Meeting
By C. McREYNOLDS
A LOCAL camp meeting for the northwestern part of the State of Kansas will be held at Norton, in Norton County, Aug. 7-17. Tents will be on the grounds for all. We hope to see all our people in that part of the State at this meeting. C. McREYNOLDS.
Notice to Kansas Church-School Teachers
By C. McREYNOLDS
Let all teachers and those who expect to teach this year or next, prepare to attend the institute at Junction City. This institute will continue three weeks or more, and will close the day before the conference and camp meeting begin. All who expect to attend are requested to send their names and addresses to me at once; also the name of the station from which they will start, that I may get half-rate transportation for them. Please attend to this at once.
C. McREYNOLDS.
The Kansas State Conference
By C. McReynolds
THE Kansas conference will be held on the camp ground just prior to the camp meeting. The conference will open at 4 P. M., Tuesday, Sept. 23, 1902. This is to conform to a vote taken at the last conference meeting a year ago, that the conference should open three days before the camp meeting. The camp meeting will begin the 26th, and close Monday morning, October 6. We expect all our workers to be on the grounds the week before the conference, and so they will all be present at the conference; and we trust that our churches will not leave the conference business to be conducted entirely by the workers. Remember that all who attend are delegates, hence it is just as important for each church to see that at least a part of its membership comes in time for the conference as it was when the churches elected their regular delegates. The roll of the churches will be called at the opening of the conference, and we hope that each church will be represented by a part of its membership.
C. McREYNOLDS,
President of Conference.
Oklahoma Conference and Camp Meeting
By G. F. Haffner
THE Oklahoma conference will be held in connection with the camp meeting at Dover, O. T., August 21 to September 1. We have secured one of the most beautiful groves in the Territory. We shall have good help in both English and German. Elder Rupert, president of the Southwestern Union Conference, and Elders McCutchen and Field, from Texas and Arkansas, will be present. Elder Shultz will be back from Europe, and will no doubt tell us of his experience and of the needs of the European field. Elder Riffel, of Texas, and Professor Kunz will be there, and also the principal of the Keene Academy. So, brethren, we shall have plenty of help; and best of all, the Lord has promised to be present. Therefore let every one come. We shall have the usual reduction on the railroad. Dover is a small place between Enid and Kingfisher, and is on the Rock Island Railroad. It can easily be reached from all points by making one or two changes. We hope that all our people will attend this meeting.
G. F. HAFFNER,
President of Oklahoma Conference.
Vermont Camp Meeting
By J. W. Watt
THE annual camp meeting for Vermont will be held at Barre, August 20–31. A pleasant ground has been secured in the eastern part of the city near the Washington Street electric car line, about one mile and a half from the place where the meeting was held last year. There is good spring water near the grounds. Probably those who are feeble and desire rooms can obtain the same near the camp. Reduced rates will doubtless be secured on the railroads, the same as last year. Elder Purdon is attending to this matter, and will announce the same through the State paper.
We expect that Elder Cottrell and other good help from abroad will be in attendance. Best of all, we expect that Jesus and the holy angels will be with us. Come to this meeting, brethren, and bring your children and friends with you, and let us seek the Lord together once more, that greater power and efficiency may be seen in Vermont.
The Lord is anxiously waiting to bestow upon us his Holy Spirit in greater measure if we will humble our hearts, put away all selfishness, and stand where God can trust us with his divine power. J. W. WATT.
Camp Meetings for 1902
By Editor
PACIFIC UNION CONFERENCE
Washington, Olympia, — Sept. — 4-14
California, Fresno, — October
Utah, — Aug. — 15-24
Montana, Helena, — Aug. 29 to Sept. — 7
British Columbia, — Sept. — 11-21
CENTRAL UNION CONFERENCE
Iowa, Ames, — Aug. 28 to Sept. — 7
Kansas, Norton, — Aug. — 7-17
Kansas, Junction City
(State meeting), — Sept. 26 to Oct. — 6
Missouri, Boonville, — Aug. — 13-25
SOUTHWESTERN UNION CONFERENCE
Oklahoma, Dover, — Aug. 21 to Sept. — 1
Texas, Handley, — July 24 to Aug. — 3
LAKE UNION CONFERENCE
Wisconsin, Grand Rapids, — Aug. — 14-25
Illinois, Mattoon, — Aug. 28 to Sept. — 7
Ohio, Coshocton, — Aug. — 7-18
Michigan, Alma, — Aug. 20 to Sept. — 7
The presidents of the various conferences are requested to send us information regarding any meetings not mentioned in the preceding table, so that we may be able to give a complete list. Please inform us at once of any corrections or additions that should be made to this report.
“I am the resurrection and the life.”—Jesus
Obituaries
“I am the resurrection and the life.”—Jesus
LEECH.—Died at Big Horn, Wyo., Sister Rebecca Leech, in the seventy-eighth year of her age. Sister Leech has been a faithful witness for the truth for many years, and was a zealous worker to the last. She leaves a husband and three sons. Words of comfort were spoken by the writer. A. E. BAKER.
WILDEY.—Died at Conewango Valley, N. Y., July 10, 1902, after a lingering illness, Murilla Hoard Wildey, aged 88 years. Sister Wildey accepted the third angel’s message a few years ago, and died firm in the blessed hope. Words of comfort were spoken by the writer. LULU WIGHTMAN.
WRESLEY.—Fell asleep in Jesus, July 15, 1902, Sister Arial Wresley, aged 35 years. She accepted the truth when about thirteen years of age. She fell asleep with the hope of being awakened with the sleeping righteous. A husband and four children are left to mourn. Funeral services were conducted at her home in Vestaburg, Mich. Words of comfort were spoken by E. R. Lauda. IRVING HALL.
MAY.—Died at the home of her daughter in the township of Alaiedon, Ingham Co., Mich., July 4, Sister Catherine McEwen May, aged 69 years, 3 months, and 14 days. For twenty-five years she has been a faithful member of the Seventh-day Adventist Church. For fifteen months she patiently suffered, and died in the triumphs of faith. A large concourse of neighbors and friends was present at her funeral. Discourse was given by the writer, from Rev. 14:13. L. G. MOORE.
BREEMAN.—Departed this life in Grand Rapids, March 9, 1902, Sister Rhoda Breeman, daughter of George and Sarah Bates. She was a devout Christian woman, and a member in good standing in the Grand Rapids church. She leaves a husband, three children, a father, two sisters, and six brothers to mourn their loss. But they sorrow not as those who have no hope. Funeral services were conducted in the Seventh-day Adventist chapel at Grand Rapids, Mich., March 12, 1902. R. C. HORTON.
JUDEFIND.—Died at Rock Hall, Md., July 16, 1902, John W. Judefind, aged 65 years. Brother Judefind first heard the third angel’s message in Washington, D. C., about eleven years ago, at a tent meeting conducted by Elder J. S. Washburn. He was led to obedience at an effort conducted by Elders R. D. Hottel and E. E. Franke at Rock Hall about nine years ago. At the organization of the church Brother Judefind was chosen elder. He was the first one arrested in Maryland for working on Sunday. His death resulted from being kicked in the stomach by a horse. He died the day following. He leaves a widow and six children to mourn. Words of comfort were spoken by the writer, from John 5:28, 29. JOHN F. JONES.
CHURCH.—Fell asleep July 13, 1902, after two weeks’ illness, Sister Ettie Church, aged 47 years, 11 months. For twenty years Sister Church had held up the faith and doctrine of the third angel’s message by precept and example. She leaves one brother to mourn, but not without hope. Funeral services were conducted at the home in Union Square, N. Y., by the writer. LULU WIGHTMAN.
PARISH.—Died at his home in Allendale, Mich., April 16, 1902, Enos Parish, aged 74 years, 8 months, and 21 days. He was a kind husband and father, and was highly esteemed by his neighbors and friends, and will be greatly missed in the community where he had lived for many years. He leaves a wife, one daughter, and four sons to mourn their loss. Funeral services were conducted at the Congregational church in Allendale, April 18. R. C. HORTON.
OXLEY.—Edgar L. Oxley was born in Port William, Clinton Co., Ohio, July 6, 1861; and died in Battle Creek, Mich., July 9, 1902, of paralysis, aged 41 years and 3 days. He had known the present truth from a child. In his last sickness he gave some evidence of acceptance with God. An aged mother, four brothers, and three sisters are left to mourn. He was laid to rest in Oak Hill Cemetery, July 12, 1902. I. D. VAN HORN.
Business Notices
WANTED.—To correspond with some one who desires a fruit farm near thriving Adventist village. Good schools, climate, etc. Address P. O. Box 56, Graysville, Tenn.
WANTED.—A situation as baker's helper with Sabbath keeper, S. D. A. preferred. Can give references. Address Box 77, Wallaceburg, Ontario.
FOR SALE.—One of the best-paying fruit farms in country, one and one-half miles from interurban line. Address W. H. Converse, Augusta, Mich.
FOR SALE.—Well-improved fruit, stock, and truck farm of 160 acres in eastern Washington; great variety of large and small fruit; good market. Will pay for itself in four years or less. Address P. O. Box 1852, Spokane, Wash.
FOR SALE.—Desirable home in Springdale, Ark.,—the fruit center of northwest Arkansas. Six-room house, summer kitchen, barn, and well; lot 73 by 143 ft.; good location, 4 blocks from center of town; church and church-school privileges. Address J. E. Rust, Springdale, Ark.
WANTED.—Two energetic young men, one to learn the blacksmith's trade, the other to learn the tinsmith's. Excellent opportunity to become expert mechanics. Sabbath keepers preferred. Address Battle Creek Sanitarium, Battle Creek, Mich.
FOR SALE CHEAP.—Farm of 160 acres, nine miles south of Battle Creek. Consists of two parcels, 110 acres and 50 acres. Will sell either part or both, and take as part payment house and lot in Battle Creek. Address Mrs. E. J. W. Bovee, 40 Howland St., Battle Creek, Mich.
WANTED.—A trusty S. D. A. single man to drive team and do some farming,—one who has practical knowledge of teaming in hilly country, and is interested in helping in Sabbath-school and church work. Work winter and summer. Address G. C. Quillin, Box 92, Killbuck, Ohio.
South Lancaster Academy Summer School
By Frederick Griggs
ON Wednesday morning, July 2, 1902, South Lancaster Academy began its second summer school. It was a most beautiful morning for the opening of this important work. The attendance on the morning of opening was not large, but others have since come. This summer school certainly has not the attendance which it deserves. The message of Christian education is here being given, and there are many who should hear it who are not hearing it; and these are thus failing to receive that preparation for the important work of education which is to be done in this time.
The keynote of the summer school is, “Christian education and the third angel’s message are one and the same.” The third angel’s message is a work of salvation, and Christian education is a work of salvation. It is the work of the school to make this thought practical, and to enable those who go from the school to reveal the gospel in their teaching, not theoretically and in word only, but in reality. To do this practical work requires study. Through the spirit of prophecy the Lord has said that there was to be a radical change in the methods of school work. This change and these new methods certainly require special study. The first requirement for a church-school teacher is that he be thoroughly converted. He may have been a good teacher in the schools of the world, and a converted man, too; but this alone does not qualify him for church-school work. In addition to these qualifications he should make a study of the methods for Christian schools. To afford the opportunity for this study of methods is the purpose of our summer schools. It is also one of the principal features of the regular work of all our central schools. I speak thus of the importance of special training for the church-school work because many do not see the necessity of instruction and training for church-school work different from that received in the normal schools of the world.
