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An Ideal and a Contrast

By Mrs. M. E. Steward

MRS. M. E. STEWARD

Love is the most beautiful thing in the world. Love is of God, for "God is love." Conjugal love is a most delicate, sensitive plant.

A few words to a faithful, happy wife: You have planted a hedge about the heart of your husband by seeking to preserve the confidence and delicate tenderness of your courtship, by unobtrusive kindness, and by a consistent life. You have guarded this hedge with jealous care by learning his wishes and needs, and supplying them as far as it has been in your power. You have never found fault with him, neither have you corrected his statements before others; and he does not fear a public arraignment, which, sooner than anything else, would dry up the very fountains of the heart.

You have often bowed in prayer together, which has cemented your hearts in holy sympathies, sweeter than any earthly ties. You know you have your husband's entire affections. The respect you have shown your husband has had a reflex influence on your children, and for their deference and cheerful, ready obedience the father has given the mother credit, and it has still more increased his confidence and regard for her, while it has encouraged him to be all that a good, faithful husband and father can ever be.

"O, there's beauty all around When there's love at home!"

Doubtless such homes will not be rare in the remnant church. They have their place in the fulfillment of the prediction found in "Christ's Object Lessons," page 415: "It is the darkness of misapprehension of God that is enshrouding the world. . . . Into the darkness of the world is to be shed the light of his glory, the light of his goodness, mercy, and truth. . . . The last message to be given the world, is a revelation of his character of love." God manifests himself to the world through his children. They will be filled with his love. How is it now?

A Contrast

Another wife is not happy; she is conscious that her husband is slipping away from her. The darkness of night is even on her heart and home. Can she do nothing to win him back? It is certainly worth the trial.

In the first place, she would do well to try to ascertain whether she herself is in any way responsible for his alienation. Has she been companionable and always cheerful in his presence? It is said that a man is never pleased to see his wife downcast; he takes it as a personal reproach. Has she been in any way disagreeable? Let her see that she is always neatly and attractively attired. She need not study the latest styles, for what sensible man is willing that his wife should expose herself in the senseless, ungraceful, wicked costumes of fashionable women?

Her children and her home should be scrupulously clean and orderly and pleasant. There should be sunshine in the home, and cheerful pictures on the walls.

The neglected wife should not fawn on her husband, nor make a great show of love; it might not be agreeable to him. But knowing his preferences and wishes, she may quietly anticipate them with pleasant surprises. Such delicateness would no doubt appeal to his better judgment, and perhaps touch his heart.

She should never let the husband know she has lost confidence in him, nor accuse him of indifference to her. On the contrary, let her ignore every slight, though it may cut her to the quick.

If she possesses gentle dignity, refinement, and patience, her children will manifest the same; and if her husband is not too far gone, she will no doubt in time reclaim him. Hers will, at least, be the satisfaction of having good children.

Christian men and women should feel in these days that it is of the utmost importance to watch well their sympathies, and check their very first wayward wanderings. Satan, we may be sure, is laying snares of which no one has ever dreamed.

Sanitarium, Cal.

The Girls That Are in Demand

THE girls that are wanted are good girls — Good from the heart to the lips; Pure as the lily is white and pure From its heart to its sweet leaf tips.

The girls that are wanted are home girls — Girls that are mother's right hand, That fathers and brothers can trust to, And the little ones understand; Girls that are fair on the hearthstone, And pleasant when nobody sees, Kind and sweet to their own folks, Ready and anxious to please.

The girls that are wanted are wise girls, That know what to do or say, That drive, with a smile or soft word, The wrath of the household away.

The girls that are wanted are girls of sense, Whom fashion can never deceive; Who can follow whatever is pretty, And dare what is silly to leave.

The girls that are wanted are careful girls, Who count what a thing will cost; Who use with a prudent, generous hand, But see that nothing is lost.

The girls that are wanted are girls with hearts — That are wanted for mothers and wives; Wanted to cradle in loving arms The strongest and frailest lives.

The clever, the witty, the brilliant girls, There are few who can understand; But, O! for the wise, loving home girl, There's a constant, steady demand. — Selected.

"Maidenhood"

By Mrs. Ruth Haskell Hayton

The poet has beautifully described the time we call "maidenhood,"—

"Standing with reluctant feet Where the brook and river meet— Womanhood and childhood fleet."

Thus we find the girl at the age of sixteen to twenty in that expectant period when life looks like a golden morning. The future is full of bright pictures. At no other time in her life can she be such a blessing in her home as at this age. Let us see what are some of the opportunities that are hers to fill.

The relationship between mother and daughter is one of the sweetest and purest earth knows. The daughter should early be taught to share with the mother in all her domestic duties. Let there grow with the years a blending of interests. Having shared the tasks, they will be ready to enjoy together the respite from labor. Indeed, it is not enough that the daughter be able to share with the mother the daily round of duties. Every girl should be so thoroughly instructed in all the details of home-keeping that she can easily stand in charge if mother is ill.

A press of lessons, music, missionary work, or any other sort of work, can never excuse a girl from being her mother's comfort and support.

A sweet young girl who means to be a kind daughter, was heard to say: "Mother can't go to bed, even if her head does ache, for the house goes all wrong when she is not there; we have our lessons, and she must attend to her work."

No matter how many lessons you have, girls, you need exercise; you have no right to spend your whole time on your books, and there is nothing better as a change from lessons than housework.

You can rise a little earlier, dress a little quicker, spend a little less time on your hair, to let mother sleep if her head aches. You can get a light breakfast for the family, tidy the house a bit, and keep the work running without jar or friction. If the heart and hands are only willing, this can all be done before school, with never a disturbing of mother until you softly kiss her good-by as you hurry off to school.

Is this expecting too much?—No; many girls have done and many are doing just such things. Any girl sixteen years old who is unable to do this should feel that her education is weak, faulty, and incomplete, and that her love for her mother is a selfish one. The time may come when mother cannot do all these things for you, when her strength and labors of love for her family will have ceased, and you will have the sad lessons of life to learn alone. Have you ever noticed how tired and worn-out she looks? Do you ever tell her to let you stay at home, and then send her off with father? While she is gone, do you put everything in order so, that the house may be fresh and cheery when she returns? If you have never done this, try it and note the result. Girls, never put the wormwood into your hearts, as you surely will if a time comes when you cannot do these little ministries for mother, because she has left you, and you realize too late that you failed to be true daughters.

What should the girl in "maidenhood" be to her father?—A source of pride, a loving helper. Let her know where his papers are, have his slippers ready for him when he comes in tired at night; in short, let her make his life happy by thoughtful attention to such little matters.

The younger children should feel that their sister is the jolliest, kindest, and most obliging girl in the world. She should know how to make kites, deal with bruises, make harness and rag dolls. The oldest sister can help much in the education of the younger members of the family. Here is an excellent opportunity for her kindly and patiently to help those who are less advanced than herself. If she has been all this to her brothers when they were little boys, as they grow older she need never fear that she will be neglected or treated uncourteously when their interests are going out to other boys' sisters. So, girls, don't let these years of maidenhood slip away carelessly. Fill them with something more than idle chitchat and daydreaming. Your brothers and sisters need your kindly care and companionship.

There are so many sweet offices of friendship you can fill. The sick can be brightened by your flowers, the aged gladdened by your smile and thoughtful consideration. Then there are your own girl friends, your classmates. It is a beautiful thing to be a true friend. Don't make friends too quickly; be kind, pleasant, and helpful to all, but be careful whom you choose for your friends. Be sure you can be a mutual help to one another. Don't let the friendship be of the gushing kind that can't live without each other today, and tomorrow has a "falling out."

This is not friendship. Help one another in your trials, talk over your Christian experiences, and pray for one another. These friendships, as a rule, are the truest you ever form. In future years, when you are in the thickest of life's duties, when life is not filled with so much sunshine as now, your mind will often turn with gratitude to your true and faithful girlhood friends. So try to make, and be, a true friend.

Let it be the highest aim of every girl to fulfill each of these missions nobly, and so spend the years of maidenhood that she will be a blessing to all whose lives are touched by hers.

Growing Old

By Albert Weeks

ALBERT WEEKS

As the infirmities of age approach, one meets many unpleasant things. He is worried over the narrowing of his field of usefulness, and often feels that he cannot have it so. Such persons are likely to dwell upon the past, and point to the things they have accomplished. This is not the best way. If, by the blessing of God, something has been done in his service, praise the Lord for it, and then attend to present duty.

Do not be anxious to have your brethren give you credit, but seek the honor which comes from God alone. Strive to do right in everything, and leave the result with God. If injustice has been done you, commit that to God also. "Resist not evil," says the Saviour. Use your energies in doing good, instead of fighting the wrong regarding yourself. "Avenge not yourselves." God will take care of those that do you evil. Ps. 37: 1-11.

It is the privilege of the Christian to seek God with all his heart, and rest in him. Especially is this true as he nears the end of the race. God loves the old as well as the young, and it is their privilege to trust fully in him.

Omer, Mich.

Could Not Pay for Her Seat

A WORKER in a Roman Catholic field writes:—

"A poor woman was visiting in —. On Sunday she had been to the cathedral to attend services. She saw the rector and asked for a seat while in the city.

"He asked, 'Have you any money to pay for it?'"

" 'I have not much money with me, but I want to come to church,' was her reply.

" 'Look here, woman,' he said, 'I want to tell you it takes money to run this church. If you do not have the money to pay for your pew, you can stay away. We are not running this church for souls; we want the money, and must have it. Do you hear?' "

"The next day she came to our mission crying, to seek for comfort and counsel. We told her that the Lord receives any poor soul who comes to him. Come without money and without price, he says. She studied the truth for these last days, and soon began to obey it."

Industry and Frugality

By Franklin

THE way to wealth is as plain as the way to market; it depends chiefly on two words — industry and frugality. — Franklin.

The Florida Sanitarium

By R. S. Ingersoll, M. D.

The Florida Sanitarium is passing through a very busy season, having had a patronage of between forty and fifty patients and guests since the first of January. The heaviest patronage begins here about the first of December, and continues until April or May.

This institution has been open since 1908, and has made a very good financial record, as it has been paying running expenses from the beginning. At present the financial condition is very good. Not only has there been a good record in this particular, but the spiritual influence of the institution has resulted in the conversion of a goodly number of persons.

The patronage is largely from the North during the busy season, and consists of people of influence in their home towns. This work is really very important from the standpoint of influence, as it puts us in touch with an influential class of persons. I understand that the patronage has increased year by year from the very beginning, and that this present season has been one of the best seasons that it has enjoyed. Judging from the past history and from my experience here during the past four months, I am fully convinced that there is a grand future for this place. The prayer of those who are engaged in the work here is that we may represent principles, not only in the physical but in the moral and spiritual realms as well, that will gather not only for time, but for eternity. The workers have shown themselves very willing to do their utmost for the good of the institution, and a spirit of willingness has also characterized those carrying responsibilities.

During the season we have been endeavoring to improve the service of the institution. Prompt attention to the needs of the patients has been our motto. Organizing the work in a way so as to meet without delay the requirements of those who come, is increasing confidence. Our purpose is to improve this still further. This is important for the success of the sanitarium. If the patients find their wants are attended to promptly, they are contented oftentimes with more meager equipment than they otherwise would be.

We are improving our grounds and endeavoring to make things really attractive to those who are in search of health. The general aspect of the grounds is changed by a new road which places the frontage of the grounds toward the lake. Trees and shrubs and grass and rose bushes are being placed with the idea of giving our patrons a glimpse of the beauties our Creator has placed at our disposal. This we consider to be health building, and at the same time points the mind to the Creator.

This institution has been conducting a training school for nurses, and has graduated one class. There will be a small class this coming October. At the graduation of the class of 1913 there was a large number of friends of the institution and workers gathered on the spacious veranda to hear the graduating address, which was delivered by Elder W. H. Heckman, president of the Florida Conference. The hearers were impressed with the importance of the work being conducted, and new enthusiasm was instilled into the hearts of the workers.

As there are individuals coming to

Florida from all sections of the United States every winter, we trust that the readers of the REVIEW will remember to remind their friends of the existence of the Florida Sanitarium.

With the prayers of the readers of the REVIEW and the diligent efforts of those who are conducting the work of this institution, I believe that much good can be done. May the Lord bless to this end. R. S. INGERSOLL, M. D.

The Work in Mexico

By G. W. Caviness

It was my privilege to spend a part of the month of January and all of February in the southern part of the state of Oaxaca and on the Isthmus of Tehuantepec. The inhabitants of the isthmus are largely of the Zapotecan race, and are a very interesting people. We have three companies in that region, and their numbers are increasing. Seven were added to these companies by baptism while I was there. One of our brethren went farther south into the state of Chiapas to take charge of business for his brother, who had to leave for a time on account of the sickness of his wife. This brother talked the truth and scattered our literature with such good results that now there is a new company of twelve keeping the Sabbath in Tuxtla Gutierrez, Chiapas.

Some four years ago another brother was at work as a telegraph operator in Pochutla, on the Pacific coast. He became interested in the truth and sent for help. Our Spanish worker in that part of the country went to his assistance, and soon had a goodly company keeping the Sabbath. One year ago in February I had the pleasure of baptizing ten at this place, and this year four others. These are nice people also, and the work is growing there. In order to obey the truth, one of this company left a job for which he was receiving good pay. He was a telegraph operator in the employ of the government. He is now a successful canvasser. A boy of fourteen is living with me and going to school. We expect he will be a worker in some department of the cause. The grandfather of this boy is well-to-do for a Mexican. He owns a ranch about three by six miles square, on the coast. Eight of the fourteen baptized in Pochutla are of this family, and some of the rest are relatives. They are plain, simple people, and will exert a good influence in that part of the country.

On our trip down there we had no trouble, and saw no evidence of revolution except that at almost every railroad station there were groups of soldiers, and a carload of them accompanied our train back across the isthmus as a protection. There had been a holdup and robbery of a train about a week before.

A new company has grown up in Tampico el Alto, and they are calling for some one to come and baptize about a dozen candidates. Some time ago a few Negro brethren settled in that neighborhood. They have so lived and worked that now there is a Sabbath school of twenty-five, and the work is growing among their neighbors.

Just before the last attack on Torreon, we received letters from our Mexican brother in charge of the congregation there. All were well, and a goodly number were awaiting baptism. Monterey also is calling for a visit in order that a number there may be baptized. Our worker from this last place has recently crossed over to Laredo, Tex., to send his family to relatives in Los Angeles, but he himself expects to return to Monterey.

The canvassers still have success, and the work in the printing office is increasing all the time. The workers are all of good courage in spite of troubles. We have to record the first real damage and suffering of our brethren at this time. Recently Brother Godines, a Mexican worker, was beaten and robbed while on a visit to our little companies in the country near San Luis Potosi. Also some pretended revolutionists entered our church and school building in La Visnaga during Sabbath school and attempted to take a girl away with them. The brethren resisted, and three of them were taken prisoners, but were released after three days.

The brethren write me that all are of good courage, and say they have quite a lot of corn to sell for tithes. When one knows the condition of these believers and sees their zeal under such trying circumstances, and also knows what they were before the truth found them, one is sure the Lord is at work, and receives new courage for the future. We long to see peace come to this troubled land, but can see no good reason why we should not work on until the night comes when no man can work. We are glad to know that our brethren are praying for the work and workers here, and feel sure that their prayers are being and will be answered according to the will of him who knoweth best.

G. W. CAVINESS.

The Power Within

By Eliza H. Morton

ELIZA H. MORTON

I FEEL within a mighty force, Pulsating in its power. It lifts my heart above the plane Of mind's most lofty tower.

I feel the oil of joy renewed Upon my weary brow. I know the angels stand to help; I almost see them now.

The sacred flame that lights the world, Illumes the Word of God, And wakens in my eager soul Sweet praises to the Lord.

O grace divine, omnipotent! Forever dwell, I pray, Within my heart to send the truth Along a shining way,

Until that way becomes a path Straight up to God's own throne, Where harvests rich will gathered be From seed in earth-life sown.

Portland, Maine.

The Norwegian "Fourth of July"

By L. H. Christian

THE Scandinavians are a liberty-loving people. Still their freedom is of quite recent date. Denmark was an absolute monarchy with an intolerant state church until 1848. I have often heard my father and uncle tell how the Baptists, for instance, were persecuted in that country. The Norwegians secured their constitution earlier. On May 17, 1814, just one hundred years ago, a form of government was adopted in Norway which granted the people civil and religious liberty. That date became the great national holiday; and this year there will be not only an annual but a great centennial celebration of freedom's birth in the northland. A large exposition is to be held in Christiania, Norway, in honor of the event. Thousands of Scandinavians will this year visit Europe. Special cars and special trains are leaving the Central States, loaded with people bound for Norway. For years May 17 has been very largely celebrated by the Norwegians in America. This year it will be marked by very large gatherings in many places. Minneapolis is planning on a three days' celebration.

We have thought that we ought to take advantage of this celebration. Our Danish-Norwegian paper Light Over the Land, a quarterly about the size of Liberty, is devoted to questions of temperance and religious liberty. The International Publishing Association at College View, Nebr., has printed a special issue of this paper. This number contains good articles on such subjects as "The Catholic Question," "The Danger of National Reform," and "True Temperance." The Minnesota Tract Society has ordered 1,500 of them. The price is five cents a copy for orders under fifty copies, and four cents for orders of fifty or more. Two dollars will buy fifty papers. We hope our brethren will help us give this number a very large circulation. Please see to it that every one of your Norwegian or Danish friends gets a copy. Order of your tract society, or of the International Publishing Association, College View, Nebr.

L. H. CHRISTIAN.

South Carolina

By C. G. Manns

Since making a tour of the churches in this State, I have thought it would be of interest to my fellow workers and brethren in the faith to note the progress of our work in South Carolina.

Leaving Charleston on the thirteenth of March, my first visit was made at Aiken. Here we have a division of the Johnston church, a company of about seven. They are of good courage in the Lord, and are looking forward to the time when they can have a tent meeting and bring out a strong church in Aiken.

The work in Johnston is progressing somewhat better than it was some time ago. The brethren are renewing their efforts for the erection of a church building. They have paid for their lot, and would be thankful to any who might wish to help them put up this building.

The progress of the work in Columbia is encouraging. New ones are coming into the truth from time to time. The membership of this church is about seventy. They also are getting ready to build a church.

I spent a blessed week with the church at Spartanburg. We had some spiritual meetings. The Lord came in, and sins were confessed and put away. We believe that Achan was put out of the camp, and God came in and gave us rich blessings.

My stay with the church at Darlington was very short, owing to the fact that Brother Abney had just closed a ten-night meeting, and all were of good courage in the Lord. He reports one new Sabbath keeper as the result of his meetings.

From Darlington I went to Florence, ten miles distant, to look for a tent location. Here we shall hold meetings this summer, beginning about the first of May. The Lord blessed me in finding a good location. Brother Abney and I will work together. We hope to bring out another strong, working church. Pray for us.

From this place I returned to Charleston, and found everything in an encouraging condition. Brother W. H. Maynor is elder of the church. Sister Maynor has charge of the mission school, which has an enrollment of about forty. Truly God is blessing her in her work. As a result of her school work, five of her students have been converted to the truth.

We appointed a week's prayer meeting at this place, and earnestly sought God. We were truly blessed with the outpouring of the Holy Spirit. Souls were converted. Last Sabbath, April 4, we baptized fourteen persons and added them to the Charleston church, making a total membership of fifty-one.

C. G. MANNS.

Meetings in Portland, Maine

By S. N. Haskell

In the history of the people of God as recorded in the Bible, the Lord at times visited his people with special blessings; and he has not dealt differently with the remnant church, but has sent showers of blessings at different times to refresh his heritage.

During the meetings just closed in Portland, the Lord visited his people and blessed them. April 17 was the date set for the meetings conducted by Elders R. D. Quinn and K. C. Russell and Dr. D. H. Kress, assisted by Elders F. W. Stray and G. B. Starr. The first service was held Friday evening, and Sabbath day the Sabbath school was omitted in order that the entire day might be spent in heart searching, prayer, and testimony meeting. The services began at 9 A. M. and continued until 5:30 P. M., with a short intermission at noon. Young people's meeting was conducted at 6 P. M. by Sister R. D. Quinn, the young people's secretary for the Atlantic Union. Sunday evening, services were conducted for the public.

The meetings throughout were different from those usually held on such occasions. The leaders read from the Scriptures, the Testimonies, The Desire of Ages, and other of Sister White's writings; then opportunity was given for those present to express themselves. There was an earnest seeking of the Lord, and a deep heart searching, such as characterized the believers in the early history of this work.

One after the other would confess those things which he saw were separating him from the Lord. This work went on during three days of almost continual meetings. Monday, the last day of the series of meetings, the services began at nine o'clock in the morning and continued until past four in the afternoon without any intermission. Apparently every soul present was set at liberty in Christ. There was no excitement on the part of any, but a deep heart searching on the part of all. The message borne was in harmony with the Laodicean message of Revelation 3.

A Baptist minister who had recently begun to keep the Sabbath said, in the

last social meeting, that he was going home to confess to his wife and associates; and two men who had heard the truth but had not taken a firm stand to obey, expressed their intention of obeying the Lord. There was no specialty made of any one point of doctrine, the important theme being Christ manifested in the believer's life. When these individuals saw Christ in truth, they were constrained to say, as was one of old, "The Lord is in you of a truth," and they wished to unite with the commandment-keeping people. The meetings closed with a reconsecration of every one present.

An earnest appeal was made to the people by those conducting the meetings, to take time each day to study their Bibles, and the writings which have been given us by the spirit of prophecy to help prepare us for the time before us. It was suggested that all begin a special reading course, by reading and carefully studying one chapter in The Desire of Ages each day; and when they have finished that book, begin another one of the many books given us by the Spirit of the Lord for our instruction at the present day.

S. N. HASKELL.

Maryland

By Gustavus P. Rodgers

BALTIMORE.—The colored brethren of the Chesapeake Conference are looking forward to this summer's work, in tent, hall, and church efforts, for the doubling of their membership in this part of the field. At this time the most urgent need to help accomplish this is strong, consecrated workers to engage in tent and other efforts as self-supporting laborers.

The city of Baltimore, where a strong tent effort is being planned, has a colored population of 90,000, some of whom are well-to-do. In this conference there are 275,900 colored persons, and not one regular canvasser in it. We invite those among our colored brethren who have a deep burden for their people, to come to this city or elsewhere in the conference, and help win souls to this message of truth. The conference brethren will furnish free rooms to those who come, provided they will assist in the tent work at nights, and sell magazines or books for the rest of their support.

Some years ago when this conference had colored colporteurs, they earned an excellent living and had rich experiences, and the outlook today is just as bright. In Testimonies for the Church, Vol. IX, page 207, we read: "Among the colored believers there are many who can labor to advantage for their own people,—workers to whom the Lord has given light and knowledge, and who possess capabilities of no mean order." Will these who in humility feel that God has given them a knowledge of the truth and a burden for souls quench the Spirit's pleadings to go work today in the vineyard of the Master? Can any refuse to take up the grandest work in the message, that of missionary colportage, and remain indifferent to this call to "come over and help us"? The Chesapeake Conference needs more colored believers, more colored churches, and this will mean more of our people saved in the kingdom. The time is fast coming when we must pitch the tent, and we are anxious that those who are to connect with this work write at once to Elder R. T. Baer, 1611 Ellamont St., or to the writer, at 1901 Druid Hill Ave., Baltimore, Md.

Gustavus P. Rodgers.

College of Medical Evangelists

By W. A. Ruble, M. D., President

IN entering upon this year's work the College of Medical Evangelists is, so to speak, on the "home run." The college is thus nearing the goal in its development. Five years is the time allowed for the course; and since the beginning of this year, five classes have been in attendance. The first medical class will be graduated June 14, 1914.

Enrollment

Considering the difficulties incident to the establishment of the college, the attendance has remained remarkably good. Few students have withdrawn from the school for other than financial reasons. Seventy-five students are enrolled this year in the medical course, distributed geographically as follows:—

Arizona ....... 2 Ohio ......... 1 California ....18 Oklahoma ..... 2 Colorado ...... 1 Oregon ....... 1 Dist. of Col... 1 Tennessee .... 1 Florida ....... 1 Texas ........ 7 Indiana ....... 3 Washington ... 4 Illinois ...... 1 Wisconsin .... 1 Iowa .......... 1 Wyoming ...... 1 Kansas ........ 1 Africa ....... 2 Michigan ...... 3 Australia .... 1 Minnesota ..... 2 Canada ....... 5 Montana ....... 1 Hawaii ....... 1 Nebraska ...... 5 Japan ........ 1 New Jersey .... 1 Switzerland .. 1 New Mexico .... 3 West Indies .. 1 New York ...... 1 Total ....... 75

Two students have been received from other schools for the purpose of continuing medical studies at Loma Linda. Two physicians who have been in practice heretofore have pursued a postgraduate course in the school during a part of this year.

Discipline

The spirit of cooperation in the school during the year has been the best that has existed since the medical school was started. Very little discipline has been

called for in any way. The students are generally taking a deep interest in bringing the school up to the high standard it should occupy. There has also been greater interest taken on the part of the students in improving the grounds and buildings than heretofore. The young men especially have given themselves heartily to this work, and have donated their services in improving the premises in many ways.

Spiritual Condition

The spiritual condition in the school has been encouraging throughout the year. The Sabbath school especially has been very interesting and helpful, and the attendance has grown until at the present time the enrollment is 309. The young people have done creditable work in their young people's society, and the attendance has also been fairly good.

Plan Loma Linda Hospital, College of Medical Evangelists, Loma Linda, Cal.

The students have largely engaged in various missionary enterprises conducted by the institution. A large proportion of the students took part in the Harvest Ingathering campaign, $427.05 being collected in that effort. Thirteen hundred copies of the Temperance Instructor were distributed in the campaign for this periodical, and much good work was done.

Some idea of the way in which the students and the church are contributing to the work is shown by the following table:—

Midsummer Offering ..... $ 122.67 Harvest Ingathering ..... 427.05 Annual Offering ......... 657.36 Sabbath school offering . 1,179.35 Other offerings ......... 537.32 Total ................. $ 2,923.75

All this has gone to the Mission Board. The donations for the past quarter, January to March, were $582.08, or a per capita on the average attendance of nineteen cents a member a week. In addition to this the tithe of the workers for the past year has been $11,747.61. For the last six months of 1913 the institution exceeded the twenty cents a week per capita for missions. Taking into consideration the fact that such a large proportion of our membership is composed of students, this seems to us an excellent showing.

Hospital

With the facilities now possessed by the college, it is possible to provide thorough instruction for our students throughout a complete medical course. The addition of the new hospital, which was opened in December, has been a most important acquisition to our college. From a temporal standpoint, the matter of therapeutics is the important reason for conducting a medical course. This new hospital makes it possible for our students to have under their own supervision different diseases which they may treat according to the system of physiological therapeutics which has been accepted by this denomination.

The attendance in the hospital has ranged from fifteen to twenty patients. No great effort has been made to fill the hospital with clinical patients, on account of the desirability of conducting this part of our institution on as nearly a self-supporting basis as is possible. It has been demonstrated that the hospital can be nearly, if not quite, self-supporting, by choosing carefully the cases accepted. It is highly desirable, however, that several beds be endowed by our people, which will make it possible to receive worthy cases that will be of great teaching value to the students.

Outlook

The prospects for the school are very encouraging in spite of the difficulties which we are facing. The advance in requirements for entrance to the medical course will doubtless affect the number of students entering the college this year and the year following. Beginning with the next school session, one year of college work will be required. Beginning with the school year of 1915, two years of college work will be required for entrance. Correspondence thus far indicates that there will be some difficulty in meeting these requirements on the part of many applicants; consequently, some students will doubtless be unable to enter who would otherwise do so. For those desiring to enter the medical school this fall who have one or two subjects of preparatory work to make up, summer schools will be held at some of our colleges or here at Loma Linda. Students who are planning to enter this fall, or who have some subjects that they wish to make up during the summer, should correspond with the college at once and arrange for the same.

W. A. RUBLE, M. D., President.

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