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Review and Herald, Vol. 88, No. 36.

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Earlier text: Which School Shall It Be?

Not Content With Moral Suasion

By K. C. R.

The Town and Country Journal, of San Francisco, Cal., for July 15, 1911, contains nearly a column editorial on the Sunday closing of the Sacramento (Cal.) post-office. It quotes from Mr. Richardson, president of the Postmasters’ League. From the editorial it is plain that the success which has attended the efforts in the Sunday closing of post-offices will encourage the friends of Sunday closing to seek to have it include all other branches of business; for the editorial says:—
“The success in doing away with mail distribution, so far as the carriers are concerned, on Sundays naturally gives rise to the question, Why should not much other Sunday work be abolished?”
It has been the hope of those who see the evils of Sunday closing required by civil law, that the promoters of this crusade against Sunday closing of post-offices would confine their efforts in this direction to the arousing of public sentiment by moral suasion. But, no! Already a bill has been introduced into Congress which, if passed, will require the closing of post-offices on Sunday throughout the United States. Here is a copy of the bill, known as H. R. 9433, which was introduced by the Hon. James R. Mann, of Illinois, May 16, 1911:—
“Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, That hereafter post-offices shall not be opened on Sunday for the purpose of delivering mail to the public.”
To this method of closing the post-offices, we are firmly and unalterably opposed. In the first place, it is an attempt to settle by legislation the controversy as to the day of the Sabbath; in the second place, it is an attempt on the part of the state to enforce one of the ordinances of the church; and in both these respects is an attempt to unite church and state in this country.
Religious Liberty Leaflet, No. 15, entitled “The Famous Congressional Sunday Mail Reports,” should be circulated now like the leaves of autumn.
K. C. R.

National Reform Convention

By S. B. H.

If any one doubts the existence of a movement in this country to change our government from a strictly civil to a quasi-religious complexion, a glance at the program of the National Reform Association Convention, to be held in Boston on October 24, will set it at rest. Here are a few of the subjects to be discussed at that convention:—
“Civil Government ordained of God for Moral and Religious Influence.”
“The Secular Constitution of the United States the Death-Warrant of Our Nation.”
“The Responsibility of the Nation for the Moral and Religious Training of the Children in the Public Schools.”
“The Nation’s Obligation to Make a Constitutional Recognition of Christ the King.”
In the light of the foregoing subjects, it goes without saying that the principle of the separation of church and state enunciated by the Saviour in the language, “Render to Cæsar the things that are Cæsar’s, and to God the things that are God’s,” should be revised; and the command be given to render to Cæsar not only the things that belong to Cæsar, but also the things that belong to God.
S. B. H.

A Western Clergyman's Opinion of Seventh-day Adventists

By K. C. R.

THE following conversation took place between a Western clergyman and a layman at the Christian Endeavor Convention held at Atlantic City, July 6-12, 1911:—
Clergyman: “We need to have all the denominations in unity on this matter of Sunday observance. I am sorry to say they are not, as it speaks badly for us when they are not. When we get all the denominations to harmonize on this matter, our aim will soon be accomplished.”
Layman: “Yes; that is true.”
Clergyman: “Over in my State we have had several bills before the legislature in regard to Sunday baseball; but every time we put up a bill, the Seventh-day Adventists oppose it. You know what they do. They write letters, send telegrams, distribute literature. They fairly drown legislators with their letters and telegrams; and, as the legislators, some of them, are themselves on the fence about this matter, these proceedings on the part of the Adventists don't help matters. Speaking of literature, you never saw such people to distribute literature. They put it out by the ton. Now, if we could eliminate these Adventists, we would have no trouble in passing this bill. In fact, we could have had it through long ago had it not been for them.”
K. C. R.

Christian Liberty

Reports, notes, and comments pertaining to the current history of the rights of conscience
Conducted by the Religious Liberty Bureau
K. C. RUSSELL Secretary
S. B. HORTON Assistant Secretary

Origin of the Wide-Spread Movement for Sunday Closing of Post-Offices

By K. C. R.

THE following is an extract from the address of Secretary Shaw, delivered July 6, 1911, at the twenty-fifth international Christian Endeavor Convention, held in Atlantic City, N. J.:—
“Thousands of mail clerks and carriers in the Post-Office Department have been robbed of their Sunday rest-day because of the selfishness or indifference of the people. The Christian-citizenship department of the Chicago Christian Endeavor Union began an investigation, with the result that they found that the clerks and carriers were losing their weekly rest-day to accommodate about half of one per cent of the patrons of the post-office. They appealed to the pastors, churches, and other organizations. They carried the matter up to the Postmaster-General, who was most cordial and sympathetic in his attitude. The result was an order to limit the Sunday work to the absolutely necessary minimum, and the restoration of the rest-day to an army of toilers. The movement, started in Chicago, has spread to other cities and towns, and promises to become general throughout the country.”
We fully accord to any society the right to create public sentiment in favor of what it believes to be right; and, had this movement been confined to the exercise of moral suasion, no word of protest would we utter. It is evident, however, from the resolution passed at the recent Christian Endeavor Convention urging the “enforcement of Sunday laws without discrimination,” that this organization intends to go beyond the use of moral suasion, and employ the aid of the civil law to carry out its purpose of securing enforced Sunday observance throughout the United States.
K. C. R.

Religious Liberty Notes

THE extra session of the Sixty-Second Congress adjourned without considering for final passage the Johnston District Sunday bill. Several attempts were made by Senator Johnston to pass the measure in the Senate; but the friends of religious liberty in that body opposed the matter of consideration of the bill so strenuously that it went over until the next session. In the meantime all lovers of religious liberty should plan a national campaign of protest against the enactment of Sunday legislation by Congress.

NOTICES AND APPOINTMENTS

Camp-Meetings for 1911

CANADIAN UNION CONFERENCE
Maritime, Williamsdale Academy, Sept. 11-18
CENTRAL UNION CONFERENCE
Nebraska (local), Norfolk ........ Sept. 11-18
St. Louis Mission Field ........ Sept. 6-13
West Colorado, Grand Junction .... Sept. 14-24
COLUMBIA UNION CONFERENCE
New Jersey, Trenton ........ Sept. 7-17
Chesapeake, Dover, Del. ........ Sept. 14-24
West Virginia, Parkersburg, Sept. 28 to Oct. 8
LAKE UNION CONFERENCE
East Michigan, Oxford ........ Sept. 7-17
SOUTHERN UNION CONFERENCE
Mississippi, Jackson .... Aug. 31 to Sept. 10
Tennessee River, Waverly, Tenn. ................ Sept. 7-17
SOUTHEASTERN UNION CONFERENCE
Florida, Sanford ........ Sept. 28 to Oct. 9
SOUTHWESTERN UNION CONFERENCE
Arkansas, Fort Smith ........ Sept. 7-17
South Texas, San Antonio, Oct. 26 to Nov. 5

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Danish-Norwegian Seminary

By R. A. Underwood

THE annual meeting of the electors of the Danish-Norwegian Seminary will be held at Hutchinson, Minn., in the chapel of the Seminary, Sept. 22, 1911, at 11 A. M., to elect a board of trustees for the seminary, and to transact such other business as may properly come before that body.
The board of electors is made up as follows: The executive committee of the Northern Union Conference, the Danish-Norwegian Advisory Board, the secretary of the North American Foreign Department, the superintendent of the Danish-Norwegian Department, two Danish-Norwegians from Minnesota, two from Iowa, two from North Dakota, two from South Dakota, two from Nebraska, one from Michigan, one from Northern Illinois, two from Wisconsin, and one from the Western Canadian Union Conference, these men to be selected by the executive committee of their respective conferences, said conferences to arrange for their transportation.
The Danish-Norwegian Seminary will open for its second year's work Wednesday, September 20. The legal meeting for the election of trustees will convene in Hutchinson on September 22, as before noted, and on Sunday, September 24, in the afternoon the school property will be dedicated. It is expected that there will be a large number of our people present, aside from the electors (who will meet together September 22), at the time of the dedication. We understand that Elders O. A. Olsen and L. H. Christian will begin a series of meetings September 19 at the seminary. The opportunity to be present at the dedication and the opening of the school will call together a large number of our Scandinavian brethren. All who can come are invited to be present at this meeting.
R. A. UNDERWOOD, Chairman Board of Trustees.

Southern Training School

By M. B. Van Kirk

Fall Term Opens Sept. 13, 1911

THE Southern Training-School offers the following courses of study: Literary, scientific, ministerial, elementary and advanced normal, Bible workers', commercial, stenographic, and vocal and instrumental music. For a preparation, these courses require the finishing of the tenth grade, or an equivalent. For the benefit of those who need this preparation, a preparatory course consisting of grades eight to ten, inclusive, and for the benefit of resident students principally, a primary and an intermediate department, are maintained.
The climate is excellent. Good water comes from the mountain springs.
Tuition rates and expenses are as reasonable as could be expected from a school of its class.
Students desiring to enter should correspond with the principal.
Remember the opening September 13.
Our new calendar sent free on request. Address the undersigned at Graysville, Tenn.
M. B. VAN KIRK, Principal.

Florida Sanitarium and Benevolent Association

By R. W. Parmele; Leroy T. Crisler

THE fourth annual session of the Florida Sanitarium and Benevolent Association will convene Oct. 2, 1911, at 10 A. M., on the Seventh-day Adventist camp-grounds at Sanford, Fla., to transact such business as may be brought before it by recommendation of the Florida Conference of Seventh-day Adventists.
R. W. PARMELE, President; LEROY T. CRISLER, Secretary.

Florida Conference Association

By R. W. Parmele; B. W. Spire

The fifth annual session of the Florida Conference Association of Seventh-day Adventists will be held in connection with the annual conference and camp-meeting at Sanford, Fla., Sept. 28 to Oct. 9, 1911. The first meeting will be held on Friday, September 29, at 10 A. M. The officers of the association will be elected, and such other business will be transacted as may properly come before the constituency.
R. W. PARMELE, President; B. W. SPIRE, Secretary.

Western Colorado Conference Association

By W. F. Kennedy; J. L. Humbert

THE Seventh-day Adventist Association of Western Colorado (a corporation of Colorado) will hold its annual meeting in connection with the annual conference and camp-meeting in Grand Junction, Colo., at 9 A. M., Monday, Sept. 18, 1911. This meeting is called for the election of officers, and the transaction of such other business as may properly come before the association.
W. F. KENNEDY, President; J. L. HUMBERT, Secretary.

Arkansas Conference Association

By J. W. Norwood; C. J. Dart

THE regular annual meeting of the constituency of the Arkansas Conference Association of Seventh-day Adventists will be held at Fort Smith, Ark., in connection with the annual conference to be held Sept. 7-17, 1911. The first meeting will be called at 9:30 A. M., Sept. 11, 1911, for the election of trustees, and the transaction of such other business as may properly come before this association.
J. W. Norwood, President; C. J. Dart, Secretary.

Western Colorado Conference

By W. F. Kennedy; W. M. Andress

THE third annual session of the Western Colorado Conference of Seventh-day Adventists will be held in connection with the camp-meeting at Grand Junction, Colo., Sept. 14-24, 1911, for the election of officers for the ensuing year, and the transaction of such other business as may properly come before the conference. The first business meeting of the conference will be held September 15, at 9 A. M.
The constituency of this conference consists of the members of the churches in this territory. Each church is entitled to one delegate for the organization, and one additional delegate for each fifteen members or major part thereof. Delegates should be elected by the churches as soon as possible, and their names forwarded to the conference office.
W. F. KENNEDY, President; W. M. ANDRESS, Secretary.

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Obituaries

ENGLISH.—Died at Galena, Kan., Aug. 1, 1911, Charles Marvin, infant son of H. C. and Effie English, aged 1 year, 5 months, and 8 days. We laid him to rest in the Galena cemetery to await the coming of the Life-giver. His parents have our deepest sympathy in their sad bereavement. Remarks were made by the writer, from Luke 18:15, 16. W. H. BROWN.
COURSEN.—Died July 13, 1911, Dorothy Louise Coursen, infant daughter of Brother and Sister George J. Coursen, of Takoma Park, D. C. While on a visit to Vineland, N. J., the little one, aged four months and twenty days, was stricken and succumbed to the attack. She was laid away in Siloam Cemetery, Vineland, N. J. Words of comfort were spoken by the writer and Elder J. A. Traugh. GEORGE W. SPIES.
LOWE.—John W. Lowe was born July 13, 1830, near Williamsport, Pa. He moved to Iowa at the age of twelve, and was married to Nancy E. Blackburn, Feb. 24, 1859. His wife died in 1877, and since that time he has made his home with his daughter. He remembered the 1844 movement quite well. At the age of twelve he joined the Methodist Church, and a little later he accepted present truth. The funeral service was conducted by the writer, at Elk City, Okla., words of comfort being spoken from Jer. 22:10. J. R. BAGBY.
BELL.—Maggie Bell was born in Fremont, Mich., Oct. 22, 1895, and died at the home of her parents in Rock Lake, N. D., Aug. 12, 1911. Her mother accepted the truths of the third angel's message about one year ago, and united with the Seventh-day Adventist Church. A little later Sister Maggie gave herself to the Lord and desired baptism, but was unable to take the step on account of her health. She was taken into the church subject to baptism. She loved to talk of the coming of the Saviour. Words of comfort were spoken by Richard Graham, from John 5:28, 29. MRS. RICHARD GRAHAM.
MATTERAND.—Nellie Ruth Matterand, daughter of Brother and Sister Matterand, of Stanwood, Wash., was born Feb. 20, 1891, and died at the home of her parents, Aug. 14, 1911, aged 20 years, 5 months, and 25 days. Ruth loved the Saviour, and was baptized at the age of thirteen, uniting with the Seventh-day Adventist church at Cedar Home, of which she was a faithful member until her death. Sister Ruth was willing to live or die, as it seemed best to the Lord. The writer spoke words of comfort to a large congregation in the Methodist church, from 1 Thess. 4:13-18, after which she was laid to rest till the Life-giver shall call her forth. L. JOHNSON.
BENJAMIN.—Died at the home of her daughter in Omaha, Neb., June 20, 1911, Marguerite E. Benjamin (née Billings), aged 78 years, 4 months, and 20 days. She was married to John A. Benjamin in the village of Geneva, Ill., Oct. 1, 1854. To this union ten children were born. The husband and six children are left to mourn the loss of a faithful wife and mother. In 1880 she accepted the message of the Saviour's soon coming. She was always ready to bear her testimony to the Saviour's goodness whenever opportunity afforded. The funeral services were conducted by Brother T. Fields at Dunlap, Iowa. She was laid to rest in Manteno, Iowa. MRS. ALICE E. DEVINE.
BELTZ.—Leah M. Beltz was born in 1883, in Marion County, Kansas, and died in Boulder, Colo., of typhoid fever, July 28, 1911, aged 26 years, 1 month, and 12 days. Sister Beltz was reared in the faith, and her life has always been that of a consistent Christian. She was graduated from the Boulder-Colorado Sanitarium nurses' course, class of 1909. After her graduation she nursed in various places, and it was while caring for typhoid patients that she contracted the disease. She leaves her father, brother, and two sisters to mourn their loss. The funeral service was held at the Seventh-day Adventist church in Boulder, and was conducted by the writer. W. D. EMERY.
MILLER.—Died at his home in Long Beach, Cal., Jan. 29, 1911, our dear father, Joseph Miller, aged 82 years, 3 months, and 10 days. He and mother received the light on the soon coming of Jesus by studying the twenty-fourth chapter of Matthew. In the fall of 1874 they received the third angel's message under the labors of Joseph Lamont, and united with the Mount Vernon church of Seventh-day Adventists, in Franklin County, Kansas. Mother died Dec. 9, 1906. Fourteen children were born to them, six of whom survive. We believe father rests in Jesus. Words of comfort were spoken by Brother John Adams, of Edensdale, Cal. We laid him by mother's side, to await the resurrection. DELLA WILSON.
GURLEY.—Died recently, in her forty-seventh year, Mrs. Bessie E. Gurley. For many years she had been a faithful member of the Seventh-day Adventist church at Mecosta, Mich. She leaves her husband and two children to mourn their loss. C. A. HANSEN.
SIEBERT.—Died at her home near Searls, Minn., Aug. 9, 1911, Sister Cathrina Siebert, aged 77 years, 4 months, and 18 days. She accepted the truth about fifteen years ago. She loved the message of the soon-coming Saviour, and fell asleep in the hope of having a part in the first resurrection. Twelve children and other relatives are left to mourn. She was laid to rest beside her husband in the Searls cemetery. Words of comfort were spoken by the writer, assisted by A. D. Ewert. A. W. KUEHL.
MOORE.—Ellen Maria Moore was born at Bridgton, Maine, Oct. 5, 1824, and died May 12, 1911, aged 88 years, 8 months, and 7 days. At the age of twenty-nine she was married to Quincy Pratt, residing at Quincy, Mass., and to this union were born two sons. In 1865 she moved to Poy Sippi, Wis., where she was married to Richard Moore, who died a few years later. For the last fourteen years she has made her home with her brother. Converted to the truths of the third angel's message twenty years ago, she has ever since been a faithful and beloved member of the Poy Sippi church. Words of comfort were spoken by the writer, from Job 19:25-27. P. C. HANSON.
PEPPLE.—Died at Foley, Ala., Aug. 2, 1911, Mrs. Sabra Ann Tilden Pepple, aged 69 years, 10 months, and 29 days. She was born in Laporte County, Indiana, Sept. 4, 1841, and was united in marriage to Aaron Pepple on June 12, 1860. To this union were born seven children, two of whom, with her husband and two brothers, survive her. She had been a faithful member of the Seventh-day Adventist Church for twenty-five years, accepting the faith in Manistee County, Michigan. For the last eight months our sister has been a patient sufferer, coming with her husband to Foley, Ala., in the hope that the change would improve her health. The funeral services were conducted by Reverend Rogers (Methodist). MRS. MARION PEPPLE.
MCMIND.—Died at Artichoke, Minn., July 28, 1911, William McMind, aged 45 years, 11 months, and 11 days. Brother McMind was born within a few miles of the place where he died, and spent all his life in the same neighborhood. About twelve years ago he gave his heart to the Lord, and united with the Seventh-day Adventist church at Artichoke, of which he remained a faithful member until he died, although he was unable to attend services, owing to the fact that for many years he had been a helpless invalid. He is survived by his mother, a brother, and four sisters. The funeral services were conducted by the writer, after which he was laid to rest in the little churchyard at Artichoke to await the call of the Life-giver. F. E. PAINTER.
CORY.—Died June 1, 1911, at the Northwestern Sanitarium, Port Townsend, Wash., Sister Agustia Cory, aged forty-three years and five months. Sister Cory was born in Winona County, Minnesota. In her early youth her parents moved to Kansas, where, at the age of eleven years, she was converted. Nov. 13, 1886, she was united in marriage to Samuel L. Cory. In 1889 they moved to Washington, and a little later to Oregon, and then back to Washington. At Woodburn, Ore., Sister Cory heard and accepted the doctrines taught by Seventh-day Adventists, and ever after was faithful to her belief. She lived a Christian life, sowing many seeds of truth among her neighbors and friends. She leaves a kind husband and three children to mourn. Words of comfort were spoken by the writer, from Mark 14:8 and 2 Tim. 4:8. J. T. WAKEHAM.
SCHULTZ.—Relia Olive, infant daughter of William and Victoria Schultz, was born in Philadelphia, Pa., Aug. 20, 1910, and died July 15, 1911, aged ten months and twenty-five days. A service was held at the parents' home in Philadelphia the evening of July 18. The following day the remains of the little one were taken to the former home of Brother and Sister Schultz at Zionsville, Pa., for burial. Words of comfort were spoken to relatives and many friends who attended the service held in the Evangelical church at Zionsville. Both services were conducted by the writer. W. H. HECKMAN.
THOMPSON.—After an illness of some months, Sister Ethel Williams Thompson fell asleep in Jesus, June 24, 1911. Sister Thompson had been from her girlhood identified with the Lord's work. After leaving Bethel Academy, she was united in marriage to James Thompson. They were called to labor in the Manitoba Conference, where Mrs. Thompson contracted a cold from which she never recovered. The last few months of her life were spent at her old home in Milwaukee, Wis. Of her it could be truly said, “Her works do follow her.” The funeral service was conducted by the writer.
Two months later, Aug. 18, 1911, little Carroll Thompson, aged seventeen months, also fell asleep. Let us in our prayers remember the near relatives, especially the father, who in so short a time has lost wife and child. Thoughts of comfort were presented by the writer, from Gen. 42:36. B. L. POST.
HARDIN.—Died in Memphis, Tenn., June 4, 1911, after suffering nearly a year with cancer, William Lee Hardin, aged 43 years, 5 months, and 13 days. On his father's side Brother Hardin was a direct descendant of Betty Washington, sister of President George Washington. Born in Louisville, Ky., Brother Hardin was for years connected with the office of the Courier Journal. During the nineteen years he has been in Memphis, he has been connected with the publishing office of the Commercial Appeal, one of the strongest papers in the South. During his illness many connected with the paper visited him, and manifested true sympathy and the deepest respect. His funeral was attended by the editor in chief of the Commercial Appeal and many others connected with the paper. In an editorial note of June 5 this statement was made: “He was an unassuming man, a faithful employee, and an honest, Godfearing citizen, and died in the full hope of the hereafter.” Brother and Sister Hardin had seen the light of truth through the earnest work of Brother F. T. Wales, and later in the tent-meetings. A few months before his death Brother Hardin made a final and complete surrender, and during his long illness and terrible suffering he gave a living and powerful testimony of the reality of the truth of the great closing message. He died in full assurance of the “blessed hope.” His wife, who has been for three years an earnest member of the Memphis church, a son, a daughter, and a sister mourn their loss. Words of comfort were spoken at the funeral service by the writer, from John 11:12.
On May 3, 1911, Marquis Milton Hardin, aged 5 years, 6 months, and 4 days, fell asleep in Memphis, Tenn. Little Marquis was an unusually bright, thoughtful child, universally loved, and his death deeply touched the hearts of the large number of friends of the family. During the long and painful illness of his father, William Lee Hardin, little Marquis knelt by his father's bedside and prayed for his recovery every night before retiring. The death of the youngest son and the father only one month and one day apart, was a crushing blow to his mother and the surviving brother and sister. But through our tears shines the rainbow of promise, “They shall come again from the land of the enemy. . . . Thy children shall come again to their own border.” Jer. 31:15-17. This scripture formed the basis of the words of sympathy spoken by the writer to a large gathering of sympathetic friends. J. S. WASHBURN.
PROUTY.—Richard Munroe Prouty was born in Shutesbury, Mass., March 4, 1834, and died in Blaine, Wash., July 23, 1911. He was married Aug. 27, 1867, to Olive Jeannette Calender, who survives him. About seven years ago he was converted, and his experience seemed to grow brighter to the end. He leaves a loving wife, five children, and other relatives to mourn. Words of comfort were spoken by the writer, from Rev. 14:12-15. J. W. BOYNTON.
GUSTIN.—Died Aug. 6, 1911, Brother A. F. Gustin, of South Lancaster, Mass., aged sixty-six years. He was born in Fitch Bay, Quebec; accepted present truth under the labors of Elder R. S. Owen in 1886, and at the time of his death was a deacon of the South Lancaster church. The funeral was conducted in that church by the writer, assisted by Elders H. C. Hartwell and P. F. Bicknell. Brother Gustin leaves a widow and three children to mourn. We believe he died in full hope in the Lord Jesus. F. C. GILBERT.
KEISER.—Jacob W. Keiser was born in Richland County, Ohio, Aug. 8, 1832, and died at his home in Prattville, Mich., Aug. 11, 1911, aged seventy-nine years and three days. In 1855 he was married to Miss Anna Gipe. To this union twelve children were born, eleven of whom, with the wife and other relatives, survive him. When but a young man, Brother Keiser was converted, and joined the Dunkard Church; later he was ordained a minister. When present truth was first preached near his place, he accepted it, and we believe has been a consistent Christian ever since. The funeral was held at his home church in the presence of a large gathering of friends and relatives. Text, Rev. 14:13. D. P. WOOD.
ASHLEY.—Died at the Putnam, Conn., hospital, of inflammation of the bowels, Miss Addie L. Ashley, in her forty-seventh year. Sister Ashley was converted at the age of fifteen, and soon after, with her twin sister Etta, became a student of the South Lancaster Academy, to fit herself for work in the Master's service. Several times she was connected with the canvassing work. She was a devoted Christian, quiet and undemonstrative, but always a loyal advocate of the truth. She died in the blessed hope of coming forth in the first resurrection. She leaves an aged father and mother, who have been in the third angel's message for nearly fifty-five years, also her twin sister Etta. They are comforted with the blessed hope of meeting her again. Funeral services were conducted by the writer, assisted by Rev. Dr. Brown, pastor of the Hampton Congregational church. C. H. EDWARDS.
FLEMING.—Mary Eva Fleming was born in Newark, Ohio, April 10, 1890. When she was nine years of age, she, with her parents, moved to the city of Toledo, Ohio, which has since been her home. She attended Mount Vernon College four years, and was graduated with honors from the nurses' course. During this time her sympathy for others, and her pleasant countenance, greatly endeared her to both faculty and students. Not long after her graduation she learned, from a physical examination, that she had contracted tuberculosis. With hope and Christian fortitude she met the situation, and at once began a course of treatment to overcome the disease. Her recovery seemed certain until June 9, when she developed pneumonia, of which she died June 19, 1911, aged 21 years, 2 months, and 9 days. At the age of fourteen she united with the Seventh-day Adventist church of Toledo, Ohio, and her Christian experience grew brighter and brighter till the last. The funeral services were conducted by the writer, and interment was made at the old family burying-place in Newark, Ohio. She leaves a father, mother, sister, and many other relatives and friends to mourn their loss. With assurance we say that we sorrow not as others who have no hope; for we confidently expect that she will come forth at the resurrection of the righteous. O. F. BUTCHER.
HALL.—Mary Susana Hall, daughter of Brother and Sister J. B. Hall, was born Sept. 6, 1887, and died Aug. 11, 1911, aged 23 years, 11 months, and 6 days. Sister Hall was converted five years ago, and united with the Seventh-day Adventist Church. She lived a consistent Christian life till the day of her death, and was loved by all who knew her. A father, mother, and two sisters are left to mourn. Words of comfort were spoken by the writer to a large audience. Text, Ps. 116:15. U. S. ANDERSON.
GUIRE.—Emma Lewis Guire was born Aug. 10, 1861, and departed this life July 3, 1911, aged 49 years, 10 months, and 24 days. She was married to A. J. Guire, March 24, 1883. To this union were born three children, two of whom survive her. Mrs. Guire accepted Christianity when young. When the Sabbath and kindred truths were brought to her, she accepted them, was baptized, and united with the church in 1893. This faith grew dearer to her until her death. We laid her to rest in the cemetery at Sullivan, Ind., to await the call of the Life-giver. R. B. CRAIG.
BRACE.—Died in Vancouver, Wash., at the old home where she had resided for many years, Sister Maryette Brace, at the advanced age of eighty-eight years. Sister Brace was born in New York State in 1823, and came to Oregon in 1883. She was preparing to start for the camp-meeting at Forest Grove when she fell and broke her hip. From this accident she never recovered. She truly was one of God's saints. Her home was ever open to all who needed a resting-place, and she was loved by all. She leaves three children. We all mourn the loss of such a mother in Israel. Words of comfort and instruction were spoken by the writer, from Isa. 35:10. R. D. BENHAM.
SMITH.—Sadie Magdalene Hall was born in Cincinnati, Ohio, Aug. 15, 1889, and died at Mount Ridge, Kan., Aug. 1, 1911. At the age of eighteen she was converted, and united with the Seventh-day Adventist church in Keene, Tex., of which she was a faithful member until her death. On Aug. 4, 1910, she was united in marriage to Brother George Smith. During her short married life she was a loving companion and a devoted Christian, and will be greatly missed by her husband and infant son, who survive her. Wherever she went, she made friends by her loving character and cheerful disposition. Words of comfort were spoken to a host of friends by the writer, from Rev. 14:12-14. H. L. SHAFER.

Addresses Wanted

ANY one knowing the address of Mrs. Jessie Doty, Miss Estella Pearl Pattison, or Mrs. Sears Stevens, will confer a favor by sending the same to Mrs. Fania A. Bickle, 905 Nineteenth St., Canon City, Colo.

St. Helena Sanitarium Nurses' Course

To meet the demands of our young people, the St. Helena Sanitarium and Hospital Training-School for Missionary Nurses has just decided to start a fall class in nursing, beginning Tuesday, Oct. 3, 1911.
Those interested, if they have not already done so, will please send for calendar and application blank immediately, that there may be no delay.
More favorable terms and a stronger course than ever before are now offered. Address Mrs. S. J. Whitney, Secretary, Sanitarium, Napa Co., Cal.

The Annual Offering for the Negro Work

By W. T. KNOX

The attention of the readers of the REVIEW AND HERALD is again called to the annual offering for the benefit of the Negro work, appointed for Sabbath, October 7. This offering should be kept in mind by all, and proper arrangements made for the same by those in charge of the church services, in order that all may, on that day, be prepared to render a suitable offering to the Lord for this important work.
The reports submitted by those in charge of the Negro Department for 1910 are of a very encouraging nature, and show real advancement. But only a beginning has been made by us. Very much remains to be done for this people. Their needs are great, and in the past they have been sadly neglected. Upon the offering of October 7, the General Conference depends largely for funds to operate this department. The committee feels confident that the churches will show their interest in this important work by liberal contributions on the day appointed.
W. T. KNOX, Treasurer.
It is to be regretted that the excellent poem “Paradise Restored,” which was printed in the REVIEW of August 10, was not credited to its rightful author, Mrs. M. S. Avery, by whom it was written in 1895. Sister Avery, now deceased, wrote many excellent poems for the columns of this paper, and the one in question was published in the REVIEW some years ago. While the editors are always willing cheerfully to acknowledge failure to give due credit, it is but proper to state that in this instance the fault was not theirs.

W. T. Knox Attends Southern Union Meetings

Elder W. T. Knox left Washington this week to attend meetings in the Southern Union Conference.

What R. A. Underwood Writes

WHAT Elder R. A. Underwood writes of the Danish-Norwegian School, on page 13, should be read by all interested in this splendid institution.

B. F. Kneeland Accepts New Conference Presidency

WE learn that Elder B. F. Kneeland, president of the New Jersey Conference, has accepted a call to the presidency of the West Pennsylvania Conference.

Curtiss and Ford Attend Lake Union Meetings

S. N. CURTISS and I. A. Ford have been attending meetings in the Lake Union Conference, representing the work of the Review and Herald Publishing Association.

F. H. Williams Sails for Jamaica

LAST week Brother F. H. Williams, of Philadelphia, sailed for Jamaica, West Indies, in response to a call for an office assistant at the headquarters of the West Indian Union Conference.
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