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South Lancaster Academy

By Sara J. Hall

This institution is now completing its twenty-fourth year of school work. So far it has been a pleasant and agreeable one indeed. The regular attendance in the school has been larger than in any previous year. The class of students is most excellent. As a consequence, a good religious spirit has prevailed throughout the year's work, and an excellent average of deportment has been maintained by the students. The graduating class for this year will number about twenty.

While there have been a number of changes in the personnel of the faculty, yet these changes have not made any serious break in the progressive work of the school. We have missed our old and tried friends of former years, and yet the new ones who have come to us have proved themselves effective and earnest in their work, and we feel that the Lord has an especial care over the school in sending to us competent teachers and earnest students.

The students have done considerable work for the people in this vicinity. Meetings have been held in the church regularly on Sunday nights for some time, and our students have taken an interest in getting the people to attend, and in visiting and working with those who have attended. A deep interest has been manifested by the people of this community in these meetings. Our students have been holding Bible readings with some of them. This work has been under the direction of the teachers, and is connected with the work of the seminars. These seminars, held once a week by the students, are meetings in which Bible plans of work are studied.

We have with us in the school a number of persons who live in this vicinity, but who are not of our faith. The majority of these are in our commercial department, but several are doing regular work in the other courses.

We expect that the school will unite heartily with the people throughout the Atlantic Union Conference in the coming campaign for “Christ’s Object Lessons.” Altogether, we feel to thank the Lord for his kind care and mercy in our school work. SARA J. HALL.

A Source of Income for School and Student

By Joel C. Rogers

CAN industries be found and methods adopted that will produce an income for students, and also bring some income to our schools?

At a recent union conference, the writer heard the statement made in open session that the work done by students at ten cents an hour is a loss to the school. It was not denied, and the opinion seemed general. I believe this need not be so.

There is no panacea for all the financial ills of denominational schools. The problem set for the school board, faculty, and business manager is hard at best. That improvements can be made in the support of school and student most of us believe.

The main thing needed in successfully maintaining the industrial feature, is only, occupations whose products will be in universal demand,—occupations, clean and honorable in themselves, useful and educational. It is also important that industries be found for both boys and girls, industries which shall enlist their interest.

As suggested above, there is no panacea for all financial troubles, so there can be no copyright on any particular industry, as carpentry, printing, or farming, which shall supply all requirements. Naturally, one educator will incline to one industry, another to something else. Usually, the particular industry chosen in each case will have been determined by his own early education or environment.

I will suggest an industry which has occupied my attention, and which I believe could be made to help solve the financial problem.

Seeds, plants, shrubs, and trees are in universal demand. “While the earth remaineth, seed-time and harvest, and cold and heat, and summer and winter, and day and night shall not cease.” Gen. 8:22. Therefore seeds and plants are and always will be in demand. The production of seeds alone, for the wholesale and retail trade, is a large industry. One man in western Washington receives an income of many thousands of dollars a year from cabbage seeds grown for wholesale seedsmen. The growing of seeds requires but a few acres of ground.

A school management could select one or two kinds of seeds adapted to its climatic conditions. Some students would take a special interest in their growth. Vegetable and flower seeds might be included. A start could be made with the best varieties of potatoes obtainable. From the latter quick returns are realized, and no other seed is in such general demand. With a small amount of advertising, a school could soon have a good trade in seed potatoes alone.

JOEL C. ROGERS.

(To be concluded)

The School Museum

EVERY school needs a museum; but especially does the country school, or ungraded school, need one. This should not be purchased. It can, and should be, founded by the pupils and the teacher of the school. Of course, if the school board is interested enough to furnish a nice cupboard, it will be highly appreciated, but if this is not furnished, then the pupils and the teacher can arrange some kind of receptacle for the objects.

In one of my country schools we began a museum. We had just been buying some books, and did not have money enough to invest in a cupboard; but we did have enough to buy some suitable plank. One of the patrons made us some nice shelves in one corner of the schoolroom with these. This corner we fixed up as a cozy corner. We had a small table and a chair or two. I furnished some pretty figured calico, and a cloth for the table. With the calico, we curtained off this corner, allowing space for the table and chairs, with free passage between them and the wall—also the shelves. The curtains were looped back with a pretty cord. In the center of the table was a vase for flowers. These flowers the pupils furnished. Almost every morning found us with a fresh vase of flowers. Around this vase were arranged such books of good literature as we had. One of the girls brought us a dainty wax-plant, which was trained against the wall between the shelves and table. One lady sent us a pretty bucket of smilax. This was hung in the center of the corner, and trained to show with the best effect

through the opening of the curtain. A few other nice pot plants were given us.

The shelves we used for a museum. The objects were all classified and neatly arranged. We had objects of the different kingdoms arranged in separate divisions.

Of the animal kingdom, we had specimens of the local birds, their nests and eggs; classified feathers, beaks, bills, and claws; we had insects, etc. To each object we had a slip of paper attached, describing the animal, giving also its habits and peculiarities.

Of the vegetable kingdom, we had wild flowers pressed and classified. We also had specimens of the leaves, flowers, fruits, and bark of the neighboring trees. Everything of the vegetable kingdom that we could, we represented by a specimen.

We took cotton, starting with the seed; we illustrated, with specimens, the whole process of the plant, from the seed in the ground to the finished article. We obtained as many specimens of cotton cloth as we could. In like manner, other things were illustrated. Of the mineral kingdom, we obtained ore, minerals, stones, and shells common to the neighborhood. We had a written description of the geological formation of the neighborhood.

On one shelf we kept photographs, drawings, and specimens, illustrating historical objects, characters, or antiquities, with which the children were familiar.

One shelf was devoted to the inventions of the children. And this was full.

Another shelf contained miscellaneous objects; raw material of familiar objects, which were not native to the district. A great many of these were obtained from distant relatives and friends. One sent us some silver ore, one some coral; another sent some cocoons of the silkworm and some white mulberry leaves.

The children loved the work, and some that I failed to interest in any other way, began to like their school, and to take real pride and interest in it.

To me nothing is so necessary and so inspiring in a school as good books and good pictures; but after these comes a museum.

It makes the pupil more attentive. It makes him observe more closely, creating within him a carefulness which influences his whole work. It gives him a wider vocabulary. By observing these objects and by talking and writing of them, he obtains a correct use of language and composition.—Selected.

Liberty in Vermont

ELDER T. H. PURDON, of Rutland, Vt., says: “We are glad here in Vermont that we are so soon to have the new agency, Liberty, to disseminate the truth we love so well. . . . It is taking well in Vermont. I have taken orders for nearly one hundred copies during the last two weeks in this county. It is just what the conditions and time demand, and we hope to swell our subscription list in Vermont to many hundreds.”

Christian Education

By Frederick Griggs; C. C. Lewis

Conducted by the Department of Education of the General Conference.

FREDERICK GRIGGS, Chairman, C. C. LEWIS, Secretary.

True Power

By F. G.

EVERY teacher should bear in mind the value of power in his work. The successful man in any enterprise is he who possesses powerful personal attributes. No better illustration of this can be given than that of Christ. All Judea and Jerusalem went forth to hear his words, and they listened to his teachings of truth with the profoundest attention. He spoke as one having authority. There was attending his every work, his every word, a power which was unexplainable. His voice, gentle, rich, melodious, was in itself a source of the greatest authority.

He was apparently unconscious of this power. He certainly made no effort to exert it. He sought to do only those things which were helpful. He said that he could speak and do only that which was given him of his Father. There consequently came into his life that great strength which enabled him to do good on all occasions; and because this power was used for good, there was in all the manifestations of it nothing selfish or personal. It was this unselfish spirit and this thoughtfulness of others that made Christ the Great Teacher. It is the same spirit of goodness, the same thoughtfulness, which makes each teacher of children and youth great in his work. When he comes to the place where he has no thought, no ambition, but to uplift and help those whom he teaches, when he recognizes that success means to teach in such a manner as to develop manhood and womanhood rather than to accumulate facts, and when he continually receives his power for such work from above, then, and then only, is one truly a teacher. F. G.

Current Mention

—Russia has sent out a proposition for a second world peace conference to assemble at The Hague in the coming July.

—Late news from Russia states that the reactionary party at St. Petersburg is trying hard to influence the czar to find some excuse for dismissing the newly elected Russian parliament as soon as it assembles. The censorship of the press has again been made rigid.

—Emperor Francis Joseph of Austria has made concessions to the Hungarian opposition party led by Francis Kossuth, which it is believed will restore peace in the empire. Elections are to be held at once, so that a new Hungarian parliament may assemble at Budapest in May.

—A dispatch from Kiel, Germany, states that Germany has followed the example of England and the United States in ordering the construction of a gigantic battle-ship of the “Dreadnaught” class.

—News from Naples on April 5 reported that the eruption of Vesuvius was assuming alarming proportions, compelling the residents of some near-by villages to flee for their lives. Roaring explosions within the crater were heard for a distance of twenty miles around, and earthquake shocks were of frequent occurrence. Five streams of lava are descending the mountain.

—Interest in the railway rate bill, which is the measure of chief prominence now before Congress, is centered on the question whether the courts or the Interstate Commerce Commission shall have the power of deciding what is a reasonable transportation charge. The contest over this question in the Senate has caused unexpected divisions and realignments of forces in which political affiliations are wholly ignored. The President, it is stated, favors the Interstate Commerce Commission, but a strong party in the Senate, led by Senator Aldrich, of Rhode Island, favors the courts.

—As stated by the German chancellor Von Buelow, the results of the Moroccan conference which was recently terminated are the following: “The principle of equal privileges for all countries in Morocco has been asserted and maintained. That was the contention of Germany from the beginning, the one thing that German diplomacy strove for. While Germany has obtained those things which she sought, France has obtained, first, recognition of her special position as neighbor of the sultan by international legitimization of her right to maintain order adjacent to the Algerian frontier, a right which Germany never contested; second, a larger share in the state bank; and third, having entrusted to her the instruction of the police, in company with Spain and under international supervision.”

—“Apostle” John Alexander Dowie, who for some time past has been residing in Mexico for his health, has received notice from the overseers left in charge of affairs at Zion City, that he has been deposed from the leadership of his church and divested of all authority in its affairs and control over its property, also that he is charged with dishonesty and misappropriation of funds, and that if he returns to resist this action of the church overseers, he will be arrested. Dowie’s wife and son are among those who have turned against him, and it is stated as a reason for this that Dowie was preparing to divorce his wife and marry the Swiss heiress who was at one time reported engaged to Dowie’s son. Dowie’s wife states also that he has preached to her the doctrine of polygamy. Dowie, who is quoted as denying all these charges, is on his way north to Zion City, bent on regaining his former prestige, and as he is said to still retain a strong following in his church, interesting developments are anticipated on his arrival.

Upper Columbia Camp-Meeting

By A. J. Breed

WE earnestly desire to set before our brethren and sisters of the Upper Columbia Conference the importance of attending the camp-meeting which will be held at Milton, Ore., May 17-27. A workers’ meeting, lasting one week, will precede the camp-meeting.

At the last session of the conference held at Spokane, it was voted that delegates should assemble at the workers’ meeting, and certain lines of work be taken up, that more time might be given to the spiritual interests of the work during the time of the camp-meeting proper; we therefore request all our churches to elect delegates, and forward the names at once to T. L. Copeland, College Place, Wash.

Everything will be done to make this meeting a profitable occasion to all who may attend. A dining tent will be pitched on the grounds, where warm meals can be had at a reasonable rate. Pasture for horses will be furnished for those who may wish.

Brethren and sisters, in view of what is now taking place among us, and the importance of laying broad plans to finish the work during this generation, we need such a meeting as this camp-meeting will be; so

let us begin to plan at once to attend, also to bring the children and young people, as well as our neighbors. Come when the meeting opens and stay until it closes. We hope Elders Daniells and Irwin can attend the meeting.

It is expected that rates will be granted over the railroads at one-and-one-third fare.

A. J. Breed.

NOTICES AND APPOINTMENTS

By E. L. Stewart

_Notice!_

THE first meeting of the fifth session of the Western Washington Conference will be held on the camp-ground at Puyallup, at 9:30 A. M., May 11, for the election of officers for the ensuing year, and for the transaction of such other business as may properly come before the meeting.

E. L. STEWART, Pres. Western Wash. Conf.

Homes in the South

By E. H. Rees

To those who think of finding a home in the South, we wish to speak a word of warning. Do not put much dependence in the word of real estate dealers, and do not purchase any land without either seeing it yourself or having some friend see it for you. Many are being badly swindled, hence this note of caution.

Those who contemplate locating in the middle South would do well to write to W. W. Williams, president of the Cumberland Seventh-day Adventist Conference, as he is well posted as to desirable locations and real values of lands.

E. H. REES, Sec. S. U. Conf.

Upper Columbia Conference

By A. J. Breed; T. L. Copeland

THE next annual session of the Upper Columbia Conference will be held in connection with the camp-meeting at Milton, Ore., May 17-27, 1906. A workers’ meeting will precede this, beginning May 10. At the last annual session of the conference held at Spokane, Wash., Feb. 16-21, 1905, the following recommendation was passed:—

“Whereas, The annual conference is now held at a time unfavorable for the best representation and attendance of our people,—

“We recommend, (a) That the annual conference be held at such time and place as will favor the largest attendance of our people; (b) that the business of the conference as far as possible be transacted during a workers’ meeting to immediately precede a general camp-meeting; (c) that the conference year remain the calendar year, and that the auditing committee meet soon after the close of the year and audit all accounts; (d) that the incoming conference committee provide for holding at least one general camp-meeting this year, and as many local meetings as may be thought best.”

A. J. BREED, President, T. L. COPELAND, Secretary.

Obituaries

SPIKING.—Died at her home in Highgrove, Cal., Feb. 17, 1906, after a short illness, Sister Spiking, aged 64 years. She accepted the message of present truth fifteen years ago, and from that time exemplified its teachings in her daily life. The funeral service was held in the church at Riverside, where words of comfort and admonition were spoken from 1 Thess. 4:13-18. S. T. HARE.

SCHOBERG.—Died near Appleton City, St. Clair Co., Mo., Jan. 15, 1906, of creeping paralysis, Louis Martin Schoberg, aged 52 years, 6 months, and 22 days. He was born in Norway, and with his parents came to this country when six years old. His wife, one son, one daughter, and his mother survive to mourn their loss. We laid him to rest with the assurance that he will arise in the first resurrection. Words of comfort were spoken by the writer. J. H. COFFMAN.

WATTS.—Died at Kansas City, Kan., March 6, 1906, Mrs. Ida Watts, aged 42 years. At an early age she was converted and united with the Christian Church. When present truth was presented to her, she gladly accepted it, and united with the Kansas City (Kan.) church. She died with a bright hope of a part in the first resurrection. The funeral service was conducted in the First Seventh-day Adventist church, by the writer; text, Job 14:14. J. W. NORWOOD.

HOLDER.—Died at the home of his grandson, in Winston, N. C., Feb. 21, 1906, of paralysis, Jack Holder, aged 83 years. As the light of present truth came to him, he was ready to obey. He was faithful in bearing his testimony and in paying his tithe and offerings. The first house in Winston proper was built by “Uncle Jack” Holder many years ago, and perhaps no other man or woman was so well known in that city. The funeral was held at the house, and interment took place at Liberty Graveyard. *

KADER.—Died in Norvell, Mich., March 7, 1906, Elnora Jennie Kader, daughter of Godfry H. and Sarah L. Kader, aged 10 years, 3 months, and 10 days. Elnora enjoyed the study of God's Word and the privilege of prayer. She possessed a sweet disposition, and was loving and obedient at home and at school. Her sudden and unexpected death by drowning brought deep sorrow to her many friends. At the funeral service, words of comfort and hope were spoken by the writer from John 11:25. JOHN O. STOW.

MYRES.—Died at the home of her daughter in Swellwood, Ore., Feb. 1, 1906, of internal cancer, Sister Martha Myres, aged 64 years. She was one of the charter members of the East Portland church when it was organized many years ago, and was a zealous worker for several years in prison work. She leaves four daughters to mourn. Words of instruction and consolation were spoken by the writer from 1 Kings 2:2 and Joshua 23:14. R. D. BENHAM.

WALKER.—Died at her home near Myrtle, Idaho, Feb. 2, 1906, Lulu Walker, aged 19 years, 9 months, and 25 days. She was converted and baptized at the camp-meeting held in Walla Walla, Wash., in May, 1896. She was highly respected, and was known as a consistent Christian. Although she was so dearly loved, her friends do not weep as do those who have no hope. The funeral service was conducted by the writer, and was attended by almost the entire community. C. E. FORD.

LOSEE.—Died at her home near Chico, Cal., Feb. 23, 1906, of pernicious anemia, Mrs. Nellie Losee, aged 51 years, 1 month, and 6 days. She was baptized by Elder Wm. Healy in 1882, and when the Seventh-day Adventist church was organized at Chico, Cal., she united with it, and was faithful in attendance at its services until enfeebled by sickness. She died in the triumphs of faith. The funeral was conducted by the writer, assisted by D. E. Robinson. C. N. MARTIN.

HORN.—Died at our home, in Jerico Springs, Mo., Feb. 5, 1906, of pneumonia fever, Jacob Horn, aged 83 years, 3 months, and 14 days. He came to Missouri when nineteen years of age, was converted and joined the South Methodist Church, and lived a Christian life. About seven years ago he became convinced of the claims of the Sabbath, and from that time observed it faithfully. We are assured he will awake when Jesus comes to claim his own. MRS. ELECTA L. HORN.

POSEY.—Died at Mead, Wash., Feb. 12, 1906, of consumption, J. W. Posey, aged 36 years, 1 month, and 21 days. Brother Posey was well known in the Upper Columbia Conference, and was highly respected by all who knew him. He loved the message, and was considered one of our most successful canvassers, having been connected with that branch of the work for several years. He leaves a wife and two small children. On the funeral occasion the writer based his remarks upon Job 19:25, 26. C. E. FORD.

THORP.—Died at Rose Creek, Kan., Jan. 16, 1906, of valvular heart-disease, Oliver Perkins Thorp, aged 39 years and 8 months. In 1878 he accepted present truth, and remained a faithful member of the church until the day of his death. The last three years of his life he was an invalid, and suffered greatly at times. A wife, four children, one sister, and four brothers mourn their loss. Words of comfort were spoken by Rev. Mr. Holter of the M. E. Church, from 2 Cor. 5:1. The remains were taken to Norway Township for burial. J. C. THORP.

HAINES.—Died at her home near Chico, Cal., Feb. 21, 1906, of tubercular peritonitis, Mrs. J. M. Haines. The deceased was born in Rochester, N. Y., in 1841. In 1893 she attended the first tent-meeting held by the writer in Montana, and together with her husband and four children accepted the truths of the third angel's message. Two years ago her health failed, and her family moved to California, hoping that a milder climate would be beneficial; but she rapidly grew worse. Her sufferings were intense, but her faith triumphed. Six children are left to mourn. The funeral was conducted by the writer, assisted by D. E. Robinson. C. N. MARTIN.

Address Wanted

ANY one knowing the post-office address of Sister Lizzie Shane will confer a favor by sending the same to the church clerk, Maggie Southard, Woodward, O. T.

Nursery Stock

STRAWBERRY, raspberry, and blackberry plants, grape-vines, fruit-trees, and ornamental trees and shrubs. A fine lot of early bearing apple-trees of the best varieties. Prices reasonable. Your order, whether large or small, will be appreciated. Send for catalogue. Address Emmanuel Missionary College Nurseries, Berrien Springs, Mich.

Publications Wanted

THE following persons desire late, clean copies of our publications, post-paid:—

J. H. Robison, Braidentown, Fla.

F. M. Gourley, Neoga, Ill., Signs, Watchman, Instructor.

Mrs. F. Harcourt, Clifford, Wis., health literature, Life Boat, Family Bible Teacher, etc.

R. A. Midkiff, R. F. D. 1, Cairo, W. Va., Review, Signs, Watchman, Instructor, and tracts.

W. E. Richards, Ephrata, Wash., periodicals and tracts.

A. H. Mellish, Cottage Grove, Wis., Watchman, Life Boat, tracts, and leaflets, also periodicals in the German and Scandinavian languages.

W. Davis Burt, Starkville, Pa., Signs, REVIEW, and tracts, especially “Mark of the Beast,” “How the Sabbath Came to Me,” “Present Truth,” and “Seven Last Plagues.”

Business Notices

Brief business notices will be published in this department subject to the discretion of the publishers. A minimum charge of one dollar will be made for one insertion of forty words or less. Three cents a word will be charged for each additional word, and remittance must accompany each order. Initials and figures count as words. Name and address must be counted.

All persons unknown to the managers of this paper must send satisfactory written recommendations whenever submitting notices for insertion in this column.

In the case of poor persons who wish employment, the charge may be remitted, but in order to secure this concession a letter from the elder of the local church of which the advertiser is a member, or from one of our well-known ministers, must accompany the advertisement.

WANTED AT ONCE.—An experienced farmhand, by month, the year round. Can furnish house. Will sell 40 or 100 acres off my farm. Church and school privileges. A good chance for some one. Address J. H. Crandell, R. F. D. 2, Albion, Ind.

RANCID-proof peanut butter, 10 cents a pound. Purest cocoanut oil, 15 cents in 5-pound, 14 cents in 25-pound, and 13 cents in 50-pound lots. Agents wanted everywhere. Address Vegetarian Meat Company, Bond Building, Washington, D. C.

WANTED.—Sabbath-keeping young lady teacher for boarding-school primary department; state salary expected, with board. Also woman wanted for kitchen work. Good situations for right persons. Address immediately, Caswell Academy, Fishkill-on-the-Hudson, N. Y.

FOR SALE.—A 2-story house of nine rooms, with about nine acres of land, barn and other outbuildings, good well of soft water, fruit-trees and grape-vines; within half mile of Hildebran (N. C.) Seventh-day Adventist school. Healthy locality. Address D. T. Shireman, Toluca, N. C.

INVALIDS, ATTENTION.—We are the only Seventh-day Adventists who manufacture invalid chairs, and we are in a position to save you money. Terms, prices, and catalogue sent upon receipt of two-cent stamp. Special prices to agents. Foreign trade solicited. Address Cassell Brothers, Mfrs., Laura, Ohio.

WANTED AT ONCE.—Ten young men, and fifteen young women, all Seventh-day Adventists, who have had good religious experience, to make immediate arrangements for entering the Glendale Sanitarium nurses' training-school. Want those only who are desirous of fitting themselves for active medical missionary work. Address Dr. Winegar Simpson, Glendale, Cal.

WANTED.—Man to work in nursery and fruit farm. Must be an Adventist. Married man, and one experienced in nursery work, preferable. We furnish house and garden spot, and will pay good wages to the right man. We also want an experienced solicitor to take orders for our trees on commission or salary. Address, with references and full information, Grant City Nurseries, Grant City, Iowa.

The General Conference Council

By George B. Thompson

THE spring council of the General Conference Committee convened, pursuant to appointment, at the office of the General Conference, Takoma Park, Washington, D. C., April 4, and will continue till the 11th. This council has called together thus far the following laborers, representing the various fields and lines of work:— A. G. Daniells, President of the General Conference; G. A. Irwin, Vice-President; I. H. Evans, Treasurer; Elder W. W. Prescott, Editor REVIEW AND HERALD; Geo. I. Butler, President Southern Union Conference; E. W. Farnsworth, President Atlantic Union Conference; Allen Moon, President Lake Union Conference; R. A. Underwood, President Northern Union Conference; E. T. Russell, President Central Union Conference; C. Santee, President Southwestern Union Conference; H. W. Cottrell, President Pacific Union Conference; A. J. Breed, Vice-President North Pacific Union Conference; G. F. Haffner and O. E. Reinke, Superintendents of the German work in the United States; S. Mortensen, Superintendent of the Swedish work in the United States; Drs. W. A. George and J. E. Froom of the Medical Department; K. C. Russell and W. A. Colcord of the Religious Liberty Department; G. B. Thompson and Mrs. L. Flora Plummer of the Sabbath-school Department; F. Griggs, Chairman of the Educational Department; A. O. Tait, from the Pacific Press Publishing Co.; William Guthrie, Vice-President of the Canadian Union Conference; W. J. Fitzgerald, Vice-President Atlantic Union Conference; Miss Estella Houser, acting secretary of the council; and J. S. Washburn.

All the proceedings of the council have been marked with the utmost unity. The tender Spirit of the Lord is present in a very special manner. Those present bring the most encouraging reports concerning the advancement of the message in the different fields, and various lines of work. Elder Conradi sent the council a most encouraging report from Europe, showing how the message is rapidly making its way among the millions of the Old World. Elder W. H. Thurston, President of the Canadian Union Conference, sent greetings, not deeming it advisable to leave his post at Ottawa, Canada, on account of a Sunday bill which is pending in Parliament.

This council will have a far-reaching and permanent effect on our work the coming year. Broad plans are being considered for the advancement of the work, and steps have already been taken to establish our work more firmly in several important centers in the “regions beyond.” Many other important measures are yet to be considered. Such details as are of general interest will be published later. The missionary spirit, and an unswerving determination to stand loyally by the fundamental pillars of the message, and speedily finish the work in this generation, is manifest in all the deliberations.

Not a single discordant note has been struck in the council. The outlook for the speedy triumph of this work never seemed more hopeful. The pillar of cloud is rising and moving toward the promised land. The spirit which predominates in this council is certainly calculated to inspire renewed courage and hope in the hearts of those who are permitted to be present.

G. B. THOMPSON.

The New Quarterly Liberty

By Editor

OUR first edition of the first issue of the new quarterly, Liberty, was ten thousand copies, but over twelve thousand copies have already been ordered, and we were obliged to print a second edition last week. We are much encouraged by the cordial reception which has been accorded to this new publication, and we anticipate an increasing demand for it.

Sunday Observance Bill Hearing

WRITING from Ottawa under date of April 3, Elder W. H. Thurston says:—

The Sunday observance bill had its second reading in the House of Commons to-day, and it was voted to appoint a committee to give the bill further consideration. It is before this committee that we are promised a hearing, which will doubtless take place in a few days.

We shall be interested to learn the results of this hearing.

Circulating Liberty in Chicago

By Editor

THE earnest work in circulating Liberty which is being done by our churches in Chicago, reported in our Field department, is a good suggestion to our churches in other places. This magazine ought to be read by thinking people in all parts of the country, and especially by professional men. We hope that the consecrated zeal of our Chicago workers may be a stimulus to many others.

The Advent Shield and Review

WE are indebted to Elder W. H. Saxby, of the Upper Columbia Conference, for a bound volume of The Advent Shield and Review for 1844-45. This paper was edited by J. V. Himes, S. Bliss, and A. Hale, and was devoted to the exposition of the advent doctrine as taught by William Miller. One of the leading articles in this volume is entitled “The Rise and Progress of Adventism,” and gives quite a complete history of the advent movement up to 1844.

The Gospel Herald

By Editor

THE February number of our Chinese missionary paper, Fuh in Hsuen Pao (The Gospel Herald), published at Shang-tsai Hsien, Honan, China, has been received. The leading articles are, “Christ the Good Shepherd,” “Sunday the First Day, Not the Seventh,” and “Preparation of the Nations for War.” This paper is adapted for use among the Chinese in America. The price is twenty-five cents a year, with a liberal discount for clubs. Orders may be placed with the Mission Board.

The Sunday Sabbath Mistranslation Argument

By Editor

THE argument for the Sunday sabbath based upon an alleged mistranslation of Matt. 28: 1 and kindred passages is being urged again in various places. Elder W. H. Thurston has sent us clippings from an Ottawa (Canada) paper in which a letter on this subject, and Brother Thurston's reply, were recently printed. We have also received a clipping from an Ohio paper in which a most remarkable article on the Sunday question appeared in a late issue, and we have considered this contribution in our Editorial department. We advise our readers to preserve at least the two letters which are quoted in our editorial, as they may be found useful at some future time in dealing with this unfounded claim that a correct translation of the Bible would establish the first-day sabbath.

Government Employees and Sabbath Observance

As the number of Sabbath-keepers in Washington increases, the Sabbath question is more frequently brought to the attention of the public. The following article appeared in the Post of April 7:—.

Shall the government compel its employees who are of the Seventh-day Adventist faith to work on Saturday?

This was the question Secretary Bonaparte was called upon to decide yesterday in the case of a charwoman who observes Saturday as the day of rest, and asked to be excused from work.

Secretary Bonaparte directed that a reply be sent stating that the government can not take religious belief into account in arranging its week's work, and is unable to excuse any employee from working on a day when the services of the employee are required.

Of course the government can not “compel its employees who are of the Seventh-day Adventist faith to work on Saturday.” Such persons may be compelled to relinquish their positions rather than to violate their consciences, and may thus suffer loss, but they can not be compelled to work. Neither is any one compelled to work on Sunday, and any demand for legislation to forbid Sunday work in order to prevent employees from being compelled to work on that day is simply an effort to get the government to prevent any strain on the consciences of Sunday-keepers who really have more regard for their positions than for Sunday. How much is the cause of genuine Christianity advanced by such a course as this?