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WANTED.—Hygienic cook at once for small sanitarium. Unmarried woman preferred. Give reference. Thirty-three dollars a month. Board and room. Address Sanitarium, North Yakima, Wash.
IN ordering Sanitas Oil you get a pure, best grade, cottonseed oil, and will also help me through school. 5 gals., $3.90; 10 gals., $7.60; ½ bbl., 60c.; 1 bbl., 68c. J. M. Irving, 227 East Madison St., Louisville, Ky.
BIBLE MOTTOES.—Size 12 x 16. 1,000,000 Beauties. Special offer: 100, $5; 200, $9. (Father and mother, 200, $11. These are world winners.) New Spanish mottoes about June 15. Send stamp to Hampton Art Co., Hampton, Iowa.
FOR SALE.—Sanitarium Cooking Oil, pure and healthful; no odor, keeps indefinitely; 5-gal. can, $3.90; 10-gal. can, $7.70; ½ bbl. (30 gal.), 69 cents a gal.; 1 bbl. (50 gal.), 68 cents a gal. Address Sanitarium Cooking Oil Co., Louisville, Ky.
NOTICE.—We include extra foods for freight on $10 shipments east of Colorado (half to Texas), oil and 45-lb. cans nut butter excepted. All can afford these foods at our low prices, freight paid. Nashville Sanitarium Food Factory, Nashville, Tenn.
CARPENTERS WANTED.—None but first-class men need apply. Must be Seventh-day Adventists, good workmen, and hustlers. House rent is cheap here, and living as good as anywhere. Correspondence solicited. C. E. Mason, Bellefontaine, Ohio.
FOR SALE.—100 acres of choice land just out of Ft. Myers, Fla. Especially adapted to orange and grapefruit culture. Will sell in 5- or 10-acre plots at a very low price, and on easy terms. If interested, address H. P. Buzzell, 501 South Fourth St., Hamilton, Ohio.
WANTED AT ONCE.—An apprentice or partner in country job and newspaper office. Must be Sabbath-keeper, steady, and willing worker. Live in family with owner. Common school education required. Address, with stamp, The Herald, Ralston, Lycoming Co., Pa.
FOR SALE.—Splendid 2,400-acre stock-ranch, eastern Oregon. 175 acres rich wheat land; oceans of bunch-grass; beautiful springs; healthful climate; near railway. Proceeds given to the cause. $7.50 an acre; $5,000 down. Westcott & Turner, College Place, Wash.
WANTED.—At Long Beach Sanitarium, fifteen first-class graduate lady nurses. Seventh-day Adventists preferred. State school from which you were graduated, experience you have had, and how soon you could come. Permanent position. Address Dr. Winegar Simpson, Long Beach, Cal.
FOR SALE.—On account of poor health will sell reasonably good dental practise established nineteen years in Sabbath-keeping community. Large surrounding country; no competition. Office has two chairs, flush-water cuspidor, electric engine, lathe, fan. Address 439 West Sixth Street, Plainfield, N. J.
NOTICE!—Special price to Adventists for a short time on my High Pressure Steam Canner, that cans everything so it will keep without preservatives. Every Adventist family should have one. Stenographer wanted at once. State experience and wages wanted. Jethro Kloss, St. Peter, Minn.
HYGIENIC VEGETABLE COOKING OIL.—Most healthful food-fat America affords. Sent to any State east of Mississippi River. Two 5-gal. cans in one crate for $7.80; west of the river, $8.50; North Dakota, Rocky Mountain and Coast States, $10. You pay freight, then deduct the amount from your next order. Write for cook-booklet and prices on other quantities. Prices subject to market changes. Address Dr. O. C. Godsmark, Chattanooga, Tenn.
FOR SALE.—Home of 20 acres, 1½ miles from railroad station; young orchard, 5 acres in bearing; good out-buildings; house, 1½ stories, with galvanized iron roof; well of soft water; excellent climate; land under cultivation; fenced with wire, and adjoins my home. Price, $350 cash. For particulars address C. T. Jeffers, Frutthurst, Ala.
Addresses
ANY one knowing the whereabouts of Mrs. Mary Dinkle, Mrs. Ruth Kellogg, and Hilda Neilson will confer a favor by communicating with Mrs. O. F. Johnson, church clerk, care Colorado Sanitarium, Boulder, Colo.
Full of Present Truth
By Editor
LOVERS of the truth will wish to give the June Signs of the Times Monthly wide circulation because it is filled with convincing articles bearing on points of the message. Elders I. H. Evans, W. A. Spicer, M. C. Wilcox, S. N. Haskell, Geo. W. Rhine, A. O. Tait, J. O. Corliss, L. A. Reed, and others of our best writers are contributors.
Did you ever stop to realize that there has been more missionary endeavor in the last hundred years than took place before in nearly two thousand years? What is the reason for it? Elder Spicer tells.
Significant events are constantly taking place in the world,—events fraught with consequences at times ominous. The trend of these latter-day times is well explained in “What of the Night?” by Elder Evans.
Have you been following the series on the Bible and astronomy? Great interest has been shown in these articles. The one for June will appear under the heading, “Rolled Together as a Scroll.”
Elder Tait is at his best when writing about war preparations of the nations. He furnishes much interesting and instructive information about the several navies, and by comparison shows the tremendous increase in naval armament, and that in face of the universal talk of peace. If this was all on this subject, it would be incomplete, perhaps; but Elder Corliss in another article ably answers the query, “Why is peace maintained?”
Why is Satan allowed to exist? Why did God allow Adam to sin, and thus plunge the human race into woe? Elder Haskell gives a clear explanation of the whole matter.
Other articles, perhaps just as good as the foregoing, the usual departmental matter, and significant current topics, all have a place in this unusually good number. The cover will be printed in three colors! It’s a beauty.
May we not have your help in circulating this June issue? Now is a good time to begin. There is blessing in the work for all. 5 to 40 copies, 5 cents a copy; 50 or more copies, 4 cents a copy. Send orders through your tract society. If address is unknown, send first order to us.
Signs of the Times, Mountain View, Cal.
Obituaries
OLSON.—Died in Fresno, Cal., March 17, 1910, at the age of sixty-seven years, Swan Olson. He was born in Sweden. Though none of his relatives were present at the funeral, yet a large number of his brethren in Christ were in attendance. The profusion of flowers was an evidence they loved him. We expect to see him wear a “crown of life” when the Saviour comes to reward his people. Words of comfort and admonition were spoken by the writer. C. L. TAGGART.
THOMAS.—Fell asleep in Jesus at Monteer, Mo., April 28, 1910, of consumption, Julia Thomas, aged thirty years. Sister Thomas accepted the truth at Monteer, Mo., under the labors of Brother Walker. She leaves a husband and three children to mourn their loss. Words of comfort were spoken to a large and sympathetic congregation, from 1 Corinthians 15. No minister being present, the funeral services were conducted by the writer, and were held in the Methodist church, owing to the lack of room in our own building. ELIZABETH BORAM.
WILLIAMS.—Died at Boulder, Colo., March 11, 1910, of tuberculosis, Grace E. Williams, daughter of Sister Lucy R. Williams, Hartland, Vt., aged 20 years, 4 months, and 13 days. Sister Williams had been predisposed for some years to the dreaded white plague; and after spending several months at the Pittsford (Vt.) Sanitarium for consumptive patients, and being apparently much improved, she went to Colorado last September, hoping to still further arrest the progress of the disease. But neither the climate, the best medical skill, nor the faithful ministrations of her sister, who was with her to the end, could prevent the dreaded result. She was baptized about nine years ago, and united with the Seventh-day Adventist church at Hartland. Funeral services were held on the arrival of the remains at Taftsville, where she sleeps by the side of her dear father till the Lord comes. She is survived by her mother, two brothers, and three sisters, who mourn further separation from their loved one. The Lord’s soon coming with his reward was her hope and confidence to the end. May it be theirs also. Funeral text, 1 Cor. 15:26. *
WILCOX.—Died at De Grasse, N. Y., April 17, 1910, of pleura pneumonia, my mother, Julia A. Wilcox, aged 81 years, 1 month, and 26 days. She appeared to be in her usual health until within five days of her death. She was born in the town of Rossie, N. Y., in 1829, and was married to my father, Allen D. Wilcox, in 1846. He died twenty-one years ago. Mother united with the Seventh-day Adventist church of New Connecticut, N. Y., about thirty years ago, through the labors of Elder H. H. Wilcox. Since the third angel’s message came to her, she has been a firm believer in its principles, putting them in practise in her daily life. She was the mother of nine children, four of whom survive her: Elder M. C. Wilcox, of Mountain View, Cal.; Elder F. M. Wilcox, of Washington, D. C.; H. R. Wilcox, of Fitchville, Vt., and the writer. The funeral was held at De Grasse, N. Y., April 20. Words of comfort were spoken by Elder Toms (Baptist), of Hermon, N. Y., from Job 19:25, a text of her own choosing. Interment took place at Ox Bow, Jefferson Co., N. Y. Although our dear mother sleeps, we mourn not without hope, for we expect to meet her at the first resurrection, when the Life-giver comes. PAUL M. WILCOX.
Missions Number and Conference Appointments
By Editor
THE REVIEW for June 16 will be issued in magazine form, as a special Missions number. It will be about the size of Life and Health. This number will be one of special interest to all of our people, and will make an excellent number for circulation among our friends and neighbors. One copy will be sent to each regular subscriber, and additional copies will be furnished for ten cents a copy. As only a number sufficient to supply the demand will be printed, it will be necessary that all who desire extra copies place their orders for the same immediately.
THIS week Elder K. C. Russell attends the commencement exercises of the Emmanuel Missionary College at Berrien Springs, Mich., delivering the graduation address on that occasion. He will later attend camp-meetings in the Lake and Northern union conferences.
Educational Convention and Departure for Orient
IN the Educational department, Prof. Frederick Griggs calls particular attention to the announcement of the educational convention. This will be an important gathering for the teachers of our schools. We hope that, so far as possible, all will avail themselves of the opportunities which this institute will afford.
LAST week was spent by Elder I. H. Evans in Battle Creek in closing up some business affairs connected with the General Conference, preparatory to his early departure for the Orient.
Recent
RECENT word from C. L. Butterfield, superintendent of Korea, states that Howard Lee and wife reached that field safely, and that they went on at once to Soonan, where they are hard at work upon the language.
Elder Farnsworth Leaves Washington
CLOSING his work with the Foreign Mission Seminary, where his labors the past few months have been greatly appreciated, Elder E. W. Farnsworth, accompanied by his wife, left Washington Sunday to attend camp-meetings in the northwest.
Camp-Meeting Appointments
By Editor
ALL will read with interest the long list of camp-meeting appointments on page 22. Many thousands of our people will be gathered at these annual convocations, and many important interests will be considered. Let us pray that God may meet with and richly bless his people.
Missionary Trials in the Pacific
WE regret to learn through letter from Elder B. J. Cady to his sister, Mrs. E. W. Farnsworth, that in removing from the Society Islands to Fiji he experienced much inconvenience, with considerable damage to his boat and loss of household goods, as the result of a hurricane. The life of the missionary is not one of romance; it is one of trial and practical experience, and one, also, of joy withal, in that he can spend and be spent for the One to whom he has devoted his life service.
New Washington Sanitarium Officers
FOLLOWING the resignation of Elder G. A. Irwin from the Washington Sanitarium Board, Brother W. D. Salisbury has been elected president and treasurer of the Washington Sanitarium Association. Brother Salisbury has been manager of our Australian publishing house for several years, and has had a broad experience in institutional and business management. We believe his connection with the Washington Sanitarium will prove of great value to that institution.
Changes in Departmental Responsibilities
By Editor
The enlargement and increasing demand of our work requires frequent changes and readjustment of workers. Last week Elder W. A. Colcord, who has so efficiently served as corresponding secretary of the Religious Liberty Department, was asked to devote his time to the work of the improvement of our denominational literature. Brother C. M. Snow was asked to take up the work of corresponding secretary in the Religious Liberty Department in the place of Brother Colcord. Brother Snow remains still the editor of Liberty, and will also continue his work as one of the associate editors of the REVIEW AND HERALD. Mrs. I. H. EVANS, formerly editor of the Youth’s Instructor, is assisting in the office work on the REVIEW.
The Gospel Spreading in Africa
SLOWLY, but steadily, the influence of the gospel is spreading in the dark continent of Africa. Pioneers like Livingstone and Moffat blazed the way, and earnest men and women of nearly every church are now seeking to advance the cause of Christian missions. Speaking of the results of their efforts, the Missionary Review says:—
The population of Africa is estimated to be 175,000,000, and among these masses about 2,470 Protestant missionaries are at work, with 13,089 native assistants. The number of adherents gained is 527,800, and the communicants, 221,156, for whom 4,790 places are provided. In the 4,000 schools, 203,400 pupils received instruction. Hospitals to the number of nearly 100 minister to the sick and suffering. Printing-presses to the number of 16 are kept busy, and the Bible is supplied in all the principal languages. In Uganda, one half of the 700,000 inhabitants are Christians. In Cape Colony, about 200,000 are Christians.
Our own work has made a good beginning in this great field. Our missionaries are meeting with excellent success. Let us support their efforts by our prayers and by our offerings.
Tamil Converts Baptized in South India
IN a recent letter, J. S. James, of south India, tells of their joy in baptizing a goodly number of earnest converts, the first-fruits from among the Tamils, for whom they have been laboring in the past two or three years. Twenty were baptized on April 2 and taken into church fellowship. Others will soon be prepared to follow their brethren in this forward step. A full report, with photograph of candidates, will soon be given the REVIEW readers.
Avoiding the Plague at Port of Spain
LEAVING Port of Spain, Trinidad, for Colon, Panama, Brother U. Bender found it necessary in order to escape the plague at the former port, to take a boat via New York. This delayed him a little in reaching his appointments in the West Caribbean field, but gave him a pleasant, though unexpected, call in the United States for a few hours.
Missionary Transfers in the Pacific
B. J. CADY and wife sailed February 25 from the Society Islands to take charge of the work in the Fiji Islands. On the same boat, G. L. Sterling and wife sailed for Rarotonga, where they will be stationed. And on the return of the same boat, F. E. Lyndon and family left Rarotonga to take the oversight of the work in the Society Islands, made vacant by the removal of B. J. Cady.