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Review and Herald, Vol. 83, No. 52.

C. M. SNOW
Earlier text: Suggestions for Establishing Bible Institutes

The Meetings in Russia

By H. F. Schuberth

H. F. SCHUBERTH
As it was decided that Brother Ising and myself should visit the meetings in Russia this year, I left Zurich the evening of September 22, and was to meet Brother Ising in Berlin, whence we together would travel to Riga, where our first meeting was to be. From the reports in the newspapers, we knew that the conditions in Russia were not the most inviting, but we decided to go forward, trusting in the same God who had been with the three Hebrew children in the fiery furnace, and who had stopped the mouths of the lions, firmly believing that he still had a protecting care over his work and workers in these troublous times; and in this we are happy to say we were not disappointed. Each conference we attended was an occasion of special blessing from the Lord, and we were rejoiced to see that, in spite of the great difficulties that have had to be overcome, the truth has made good progress in each of the four Russian fields during the past year.
We reached Riga after two days and three nights on the train, and our meeting was from September 26-30. The conference was held in the recently rented hall occupied by the Riga church, which will seat about one hundred and fifty persons. Thirty delegates came from other parts of the North Russian Mission field. Most of these were Lettonians and Esthonians, so that the Bible studies and business transactions had to be translated into these two languages. Aside from the Germans in the Riga district, there were but few Germans present, for in Volhynia, where the greater number of our German North Russian brethren live, there has been almost a total failure in the crops this year, so they could not secure the necessary means to attend. However, two men, one of whom was seventy years of age, walked over fifty miles to be present at the meeting, after which they walked back. Two other brethren, who came by train, were robbed of their tickets and purses. Another case showing the state of the city at the time might be cited: One of our sisters was on the way home after the evening meeting, in company with her ten-year-old daughter, when a policeman, without any cause, shot at them, and slightly wounded the child in both legs; she has since recovered. There was a general street-car strike, attended by violence and much throwing of bombs, and shooting on the part of the police, while we were holding our meetings; but nothing further happened to any of the brethren and friends that attended.
The outside interest was good, especially among the Lettonians, and every evening the hall was full. There are more calls from among the Esthonians, Lettonians, Germans, and Russians than our North Russian Mission workers are able to answer. We are happy that we could secure another Bible worker for the Esthonians, and a few colporteurs for the Russians, Germans, and Esthonians. However, the work among the Germans in Riga, Wilna, and in other parts, is somewhat neglected, as there are not enough laborers. There is an earnest call for another German worker.
It was at this meeting that we met Brother Itzmann, who had just finished his Russian head-master's examination, and was trying to secure a position where he could have the Sabbath free. He was invited to connect with the school at Friedensau, as Russian teacher. His father, who is not in the truth, opposed this. We had a season of prayer about it, and immediately after, of his own accord, the father gave his consent, and the young man prepared to go. The next day after his decision, he received an offer of a position at one hundred and fifty rubles a month; but he is now at Friedensau, and we hope that his experience there will be such that when the time comes for a school in Russia, we may have a properly qualified teacher to conduct it. As there are so many thousands of Jews in the North Russian Mission, we were happy that God brought to us a promising young man of that nationality, who is also now at Friedensau, to prepare for the Lord's work.
During the first three quarters of 1906, one hundred and thirty-one were added to our numbers in this field, by vote and baptism, making our membership five hundred and seventy at the present time. This field has a population of twenty-three million, and its list of workers is composed of three ordained ministers, two licentiates, two Bible workers, and six canvassers. Elder D. P. Gaede was again chosen director of the field.
Sunday evening, September 30, after having experienced considerable trouble in getting our passports arranged, we started for the place of our next meeting, the city of Bender, about an hour's journey from Odessa. This place contains twenty-four thousand people; and it is a noteworthy fact that, although the large majority of the inhabitants are Jews, yet up to the present time there have been no signs of a revolution. We arrived at Bender Tuesday evening, October 2. The South Russian meeting began the fourth, and lasted until the seventh. We were favored by nice summer weather, so that we could assemble out of doors, which was made necessary by the large attendance at the meetings—as many as five hundred being present, besides about one hundred and fifty of our own people. Many Jews came, and also a number of Russians. The Lord was in our midst. Special meetings were held for the native Russians, as they had a great many questions to ask us.
GROUP AT A GENERAL MEETING NEAR KIEF, RUSSIA
GROUP AT A GENERAL MEETING NEAR KIEF, RUSSIA
This was the first general meeting the South Russian Mission field ever held, as the field was organized at the beginning of 1906. They chose Elder D. Isaak as director of the field; and the other members of the committee are Brethren J. Perk, E. Albrecht, G. Fritz, and P. Thiessen. W. Schlegel is secretary; E. Creeper, treasurer; and W. Ising missionary and Sabbath-school secretary.
The brethren in session expressed their thanks to God for the favor with which the czar of Russia received our message of thanks for the liberty we now enjoy. They took a great interest in the educational question, giving about one hundred and fifty dollars for the educational work. They recommended that their members provide themselves with the books “Education” and “Ministry of Healing” that are now appearing in the German language, and do all they can to circulate our literature throughout Russia.
For the nine and a half millions of souls in this needy field, they have three ordained ministers, one Bible worker, and eleven canvassers who work all or a part of the time; eighty-one have been received since the beginning of 1906, making a present membership of three hundred and forty-seven in the South Russian Mission.
It may be also of interest to know that just now a great many persons are leaving Russia for Siberia. Some of our own people are doing this, too, and in one place so many had moved away that the church there had to be discontinued. However, as they carry the light of truth wherever they go, it will not be long before we shall have quite a goodly number of believers in Siberia. It is our plan to enter that part of the vineyard soon.
We trust that the friends of the message will remember the work and the workers and the people to whom the workers in Russia are sent, for we do not know how long the liberty we now enjoy may be granted to us.
Basel, Switzerland.

Waiting Ones

By Mrs. J. N. Anderson

MRS. J. N. ANDERSON
“We have been waiting a long time for you to read to us something out of your Holy Book.” They were sitting on a pile of stones and timbers under a big banyan tree, talking quietly among themselves, looking now and then toward the houseboat where we were taking our meal of rice and native vegetables. There were well-dressed gray-haired matrons, mothers-in-law escorting daughters-in-law with their babies on their backs, young girls becomingly attended, and a sprinkling of children in the group aloof from the crowd of men and boys. We had seen them coming two by two or in small companies on their way from the theater,—for it was play day,—back to their homes inside the walls of a quiet country village, and after a few words joining themselves to the continually increasing company. Some came nearer to look into the boat, and then went away.
When we had finished and gone ashore, one said, “We have been waiting a long time for you to read to us something out of your Holy Book.”
Waiting, yes, and still waiting,—thousands, yea, millions of women in China who themselves can not read a line, waiting for some one to read to them the first syllables of that wonderful revelation which shall be to them “the power of God unto salvation.”

Notes from England

By G. B. Thompson

NOVEMBER 7 I sailed from New York on the “Oceanic” of the White Star Line, to visit India in harmony with the action of the recent council in Washington. Brother J. S. James and his family were passengers on the same boat, also on their way to India. We experienced a reasonably smooth voyage across to Liverpool, England, for which we felt grateful to the Lord. In London we joined Elder J. L. Shaw and his wife and others, who had preceded us on their way also to the needy field of India. Two days after our arrival Elder L. R. Conradi arrived, having stopped in response to a Marconigram which he received four hundred miles out at sea, and the conference committee held some meetings, deciding some important matters concerning the work on this side of the ocean.
COUNTRY HOUSE ON LAND PURCHASED FOR BRITISH SCHOOL, PUBLISHING HOUSE, AND FOOD FACTORY, WATFORD, NEAR LONDON
COUNTRY HOUSE ON LAND PURCHASED FOR BRITISH SCHOOL, PUBLISHING HOUSE, AND FOOD FACTORY, WATFORD, NEAR LONDON
I appreciated greatly the privilege of spending a few days in England before sailing for the East. The brethren did everything they could for our comfort, and we felt very much at home.
It is certainly encouraging to note the progress the message is making among the millions of Great Britain. Ten years ago I was here on my way home from Africa. Great changes have taken place since then. A new mold is upon the work. It has been reorganized, and unified, and strengthened. Since that time not only strong conferences and mission fields have been organized, but a union conference as well, and the work is spreading and enlarging all over the field. This populous field is fast approaching a self-supporting basis; in fact, they are already reaching out to “the regions beyond,” notwithstanding they have a population equal to one half that of the United States.
Ten years ago they had no school. Now they have a good college, where at the present time upward of fifty consecrated young men and women are being trained for active service at the front. I spoke to them one evening concerning the opportunities and responsibilities of our young people who love this message. Nowhere have I seen a finer class of students than here.
The progress of the truth in Great Britain has not been because of its large institutions, but rather because the real message is proclaimed both by the living preacher and by the printed page. This is the way to advance the message in any field.
With others I had the privilege of visiting the new site recently purchased at Watford, fifteen miles from London, where it is proposed to locate the various institutions. This is surely a step in the right direction. That this important field should have a permanent headquarters there can be no question. It will serve to give permanency to the work, and the assistance necessary to establish these institutions should be rendered without delay.
The location at Watford is certainly an excellent one. As one looks it over, and notes how well adapted it is for our needs, its location, etc., he feels impressed that the Lord has directed in securing the place. It is about fifteen miles from London, and two miles from Watford, a city of some thirty-five hundred inhabitants. It is an estate of fifty-five acres, and possesses the beauties which characterize so many of these places in England. On all sides there is valuable timber, which gives to the location a retired appearance. A large residence and stables, all substantially built, are on the grounds. The place is made especially attractive by nice gardens and pleasure grounds, which can be produced only by many years of cultivation and growth.
The place was secured at an exceedingly moderate figure, when compared with other property in the same locality. It is hard to see how a more desirable place could have been secured. Possession will be taken in a few weeks, and it is expected that the erection of some of the buildings will be begun at once. The printing house and food factory will be built first. The college will probably be conducted the coming year in the buildings already on the ground, with perhaps the addition of a cottage or two. The brethren wisely wish to refrain from incurring a large debt. We hope, however, that the college proper will be erected without very long delay, for it is needed.
The Lord is greatly blessing in the distribution of the printed page. Books are being sold. Besides this the weekly sale of Present Truth averages over 2,300 copies. Their health journal has an average circulation of over 50,000 copies monthly, and of the December, or Christmas number, they have printed an edition of 75,000. In a field where the entire membership does not exceed 1,700, this is certainly encouraging. But is this too much? Is it more than it should be in view of the times in which we live, and the importance of the message which we carry? — Surely not.
This encouraging circulation of their papers impressed me very much, and I asked myself the question, Why can not a similar work be done in the United States? I admit that circumstances are somewhat different, but as I look the matter over, and consider all the circumstances, I see no reason why an equally earnest and faithful effort in the States would not yield similar results, and the sale of our various periodicals be increased to the same ratio per member as in England. All that is necessary to accomplish this desired result is for every one, young and old, to shake off the lethargy which seems to have settled upon us, and go to work. Will the Lord say, ‘Well done, good and faithful servant,’ unless we do?
The publishing house in London is kept busy on our denominational work, and although the place is small, they were able to show a profit the past year of over five thousand dollars.
The sanitarium at Caterham is also being blessed of God in its work. Through the earnest labors of Dr. Olsen and his fellow workers, souls are being brought to the truth. I had the privilege of spending a day at this institution, and was glad to see the quiet, Christian spirit which pervaded the place.
November 23 we sailed from London on the steamship “India.” Our party consists of Prof. J. L. Shaw and his wife, R. R. Cook and his family, Mrs. A. Ruoff, Mrs. L. L. McCamley, Miss Rachel Johnson, Miss Bertha King, Miss Ellen Brain, and the writer. The following week Brother J. S. James and his family, Dr. Herman C. Menkel and his wife, and Dr. Ollie Oberholtzer will sail. It is encouraging to see such an earnest company of laborers on their way to India; yet when we think of the three hundred millions there, fettered with paganism, who must hear the glorious news of the Saviour’s return, we can only exclaim, “What are these among so many?” G. B. THOMPSON.

Sabbath School in Singapore

THE Sabbath-school in Singapore numbers about thirty-five. Two soldiers are planning to leave the army and go to one of our schools. One has already gone to England, a Sabbath-keeper.

Canvassers’ Summary for October, 1906

AGENTS HOURS ORDERS VALUE MEMBERS AVERAGE

Atlantic Union Conference

AGENTS HOURS ORDERS VALUE MEMBERS AVERAGE
Central New England 8 524 163 $631.60 1,037 $.609
Chesapeake 547
Eastern Pennsylvania 9 553 927 689.40 989 .67
Greater New York 650
Maine 4 92 57 69.23 548 .126
New Jersey 440
New York 6 344 340 476.35 1,750 .273
Southern New England 4 149 77 159.00 420 .378
Vermont 2 112 42 80.00 542 .147
Virginia 4 284 200 281.90 423 .666
Western Pennsylvania 7 241 76 122.80 750 .163
West Virginia 8 585 183 466.02 220 .118
Totals 52 2,884 2,065 $2,976.30 8,316 $.359

Canadian Union Conference

AGENTS HOURS ORDERS VALUE MEMBERS AVERAGE
Totals 7 ..... 151 $436.50 1,095 $.40

Lake Union Conference

AGENTS HOURS ORDERS VALUE MEMBERS AVERAGE
East Michigan 1,951
Ohio 15 974 657 $1,421.70 2,350 $.604
Indiana 3 178 34 75.75 2,100 .036
Northern Illinois 9 282 165 452.45 1,188 .38
North Michigan 4 222 57 153.10 809 .189
Southern Illinois 1 91 33 82.50 725 .115
West Michigan 9 159 57 104.95 5,000 .02
Wisconsin 10 866 188 443.30 3,268 .135
Totals 51 2,772 1,191 $2,733.75 17,391 $.157

Southern Union Conference

AGENTS HOURS ORDERS VALUE MEMBERS AVERAGE
Alabama 3 267 ..... $398.50 314 $1.23
Cumberland 5 156 ..... 220.25 500 .44
Florida 4 81 ..... 204.00 450 .453
Georgia 4 291 ..... 170.00 190 .90
Louisiana 10 584 ..... 970.90 260 3.77
Mississippi 1 19 ..... 138.00 243 .57
North Carolina 7 789 ..... 489.25 250 1.957
South Carolina 10 1,161 ..... 709.15 80 8.86
Tennessee River 11 411 ..... 563.25 534 1.07
Totals 55 3,759 ..... $3,863.30 2,821 $1.37

Northern Union Conference

AGENTS HOURS ORDERS VALUE MEMBERS AVERAGE
Alberta 162
Manitoba 429
Minnesota 10 674 68 $282.80 2,089 $.138
North Dakota 639
South Dakota 7 53 14 57.50 1,040 .055
Totals 17 727 82 $340.30 4,359 $.078

Central Union Conference

AGENTS HOURS ORDERS VALUE MEMBERS AVERAGE
Colorado 2,500
Iowa 19 1,427 700 $2,398.30 3,821 $.627
Kansas 7 430 180 367.60 3,270 .112
Missouri 17 678 326 1,023.20 1,500 .682
Nebraska 3 299 109 289.00 2,117 .136
Totals 46 2,834 1,315 $4,078.10 13,208 $.309

Southwestern Union Conference

AGENTS HOURS ORDERS VALUE MEMBERS AVERAGE
Arkansas 5 389 38 $146.35 555 $.26
Oklahoma 20 862 164 484.65 1,650 .293
Texas 28 2,133 263 1,017.97 1,165 .873
Totals 53 3,384 465 $1,648.97 3,370 $.489

North Pacific Union Conference

AGENTS HOURS ORDERS VALUE MEMBERS AVERAGE
British Columbia 140
Montana 400
Upper Columbia 5 202 126 $223.40 1,475 $.151
Western Oregon 1,500
Western Washington 9 355 267 535.30 1,114 .48
Totals 14 557 393 $758.70 4,629 $.164

Pacific Union Conference

AGENTS HOURS ORDERS VALUE MEMBERS AVERAGE
Arizona 152
California-Nevada 9 520 475 $1,033.20 4,000 $.258
Southern California 12 416 648 415.25 1,432 .292
Utah 1 43 64 128.00 200 .604
Totals 22 979 1,187 $1,576.45 5,784 $.27

African Union Conference

AGENTS HOURS ORDERS VALUE MEMBERS AVERAGE
Cape Colony 317
Natal-Transvaal 11 405 235 $733.50 106 $6.86
Totals 11 405 235 $733.50 423 $1.73

Australasian Union Conference

AGENTS HOURS ORDERS VALUE MEMBERS AVERAGE
Queensland 9 520 206 $1,533.75 289 $5.30
New South Wales 13 957 338 1,087.75 863 1.26
New Zealand 30 1,829 748 3,091.00 592 5.22
North Queensland Mis.... 3 210 69 291.31 ..... .....
South Australia ..... ..... ..... ..... 320 .....
Tasmania ..... ..... ..... ..... 254 .....
Victoria 13 338 222 723.81 680 1.06
West Australia 7 494 120 431.87 331 1.30
Malaysian Mission 1 38 10 77.25 9 8.58
Totals 76 4,438 1,713 $7,236.74 3,338 $2.168

General Summary

AGENTS HOURS ORDERS VALUE MEMBERS AVERAGE
Atlantic Union 52 2,884 2,065 $2,976.30 8,316 $.359
Canadian Union 7 ..... 151 436.50 1,095 .40
Lake Union 51 2,772 1,191 2,733.75 17,391 .157
Southern Union 55 3,759 ..... 3,863.30 2,821 1.37
Northern Union 17 727 82 340.30 4,359 .078
Central Union 46 2,834 1,315 4,078.10 13,208 .309
Southwestern Union 53 3,384 465 1,648.97 3,370 .489
North Pacific Union 14 557 393 758.70 4,629 .164
Pacific Union 22 979 1,187 1,576.45 5,784 .27
1 South African Union 11 405 235 733.50 423 1.73
2 Australasian Union 76 4,386 1,713 7,236.74 3,338 2.168
British Union ..... ..... ..... ..... 1,496 .....
Grand Totals 404 22,687 8,797 $26,382.61 66,240 $.396

An Awakening in Our Colleges and Academies

By E. R. PALMER

THE splendid advance made by our publishing work during the year 1906 has been due quite largely to an awakened interest in the work of this department in our colleges and other schools. In nearly all these schools, practical arrangements have been made for students to earn scholarships, and our young people have shown a commendable zeal and earnestness in availing themselves of the opportunities thus afforded them of working successfully for the Master in his vineyard, and of earning the means to pay their tuition.
There is a double blessedness in this movement: our young people are taking a greater interest in the work of God among the people from house to house; while, on the other hand, many who could not otherwise attend school are now able to do so and pay their way. Tributary to these two great blessings are also many others, such as the valuable experience gained in working from house to house and in learning to transact business under varied conditions. One of the greatest blessings, also, is the schooling and good training received by the boys and girls in this effort to be independent and pay their own way. The work is also a spiritual blessing to them. The very hardness of the way leads them to seek God earnestly for his help, and thus, at the very beginning of their efforts to work for him, they learn how to pray, and how to lean hard upon the everlasting arms.
This movement in our schools is spreading rapidly, and broad plans are being laid now for enlisting a large number of our young people in this frontier work during 1907. As a basis of larger results, there is a larger attendance in our schools this year than ever before.
In Union College a canvassers' band has been organized. This is made up from members of the faculty, old canvassers, and such individuals as can be recruited from the membership of the school; and in this school there are no less than three hundred and fifty well-matured students from whom to draw good recruits. The members of this band meet at regular intervals and organize for work and study.
Certain ones are studying the history of the publishing work in connection with the great Reformation of the sixteenth century. Others are studying certain books for which they expect later on to work in the field. Others are studying the Testimonies to learn what they say about the tract and missionary work, and still others are studying from every available source the science of the subscription-book business.
Once a week this band has charge of chapel exercises, and presents interesting matter to the entire school. Later we may be able to give a more complete outline of this movement. During a recent visit at Union College, when returning West from the publishers' convention, we greatly enjoyed meeting with the members of this band, and learning a few particulars concerning their work.
At Healdsburg College there is to be in a few days a canvassers' convention. The full day will be devoted to this work. Leading men in the conference are to be present and present to the students the needs of the field, and many of the students are to take part in the program, and relate their personal experiences during the past year in the field.
At Fernando College, in southern California, the interest in the book work is at white heat. Professor Lucas, the principal of the school, is enthusiastic on this question, and is doing much to mold sentiment into strong, courageous resolutions, and there is a good prospect that the larger part of that school will volunteer for the field next spring.
A letter just received from Elder Ketring, president of the New England Conference, states that a convention is about to be held in South Lancaster Academy, or at least some kind of special meeting in which he and others will come close to the students in the interests of the circulation of our literature.
What has been said concerning these schools applies very generally to all our schools, only from these mentioned we have received the most definite reports. We pray that this good work may prosper abundantly, and that God's name may be glorified, and that many workers from our schools may add the strength and fire of youth to this great work that God is doing in the earth.
E. R. PALMER, Secretary Gen. Conf. Publishing Dept.

Western Pennsylvania

By W. F. Schwartz

THE new chapel at Six Mile Run, Pa., was dedicated December 2. This was built partly by contract and partly by donated labor on the part of the brethren. Conference assistance was given in the person of Brother J. E. Veach, who superintended this matter. This chapel, valued at twelve hundred dollars, was dedicated very nearly free from debt, there being only $222.78 yet to be raised.
Seventeen months ago only three families of Seventh-day Adventists were in this vicinity. Now we see an organized company with a new chapel, well enough fitted for any city. Surely the Lord is greatly to be praised. This company comes into the sisterhood of churches gladly taking up the duty of tithe paying. Where the tent was destroyed by fire, there now stands a chapel as a monument for the third angel’s message. May God bless the company here.
W. F. SCHWARTZ.
Hollidaysburg.

Evangelistic Work on the Pacific Coast

By M. C. Wilcox

The meetings of Elder W. W. Simpson, which have now been in progress about five weeks in the city of Oakland, are creating an agitation over the leading features of this faith far in advance of any previous efforts in that city. He has a large tent, eighty by one hundred and twenty feet, near the heart of the city, capable of seating fifteen hundred persons, and is holding meetings every evening with a most excellent attendance at every service.
Although the people are held oftentimes until ten o'clock, and although the subjects of the true Sabbath and the nature of man have been dwelt on at large, still the interest holds good. When the writer was there one Sunday evening and listened to the subject, “Will Rome Rule Again?” expounded and drawn out in a clear, concise, and convincing manner, the audience, which filled the tent to the extent of the seating capacity, seemed almost spellbound. Again and again as the speaker would go over the lines of prophecy in the books of Daniel and the Revelation, the first one given B. C. 600, the last one away down this side of the cross, and would show how perfectly harmonious they were, all who believed God's Word must have felt that they point to the time when the power of the papacy will be restored, and Rome will rule as in former days.
The manner in which these truths are presented seems to appeal to every person, not because it is so scholarly and masterful from the educational point, but because it is so clear-cut and convincing from the Biblical standpoint.
The symbols of the prophecies in Daniel and Revelation are illustrated by nearly life-size images of the beast symbols standing in a row upon the platform.
But the secret of success in such an effort as this lies in dwelling in “the secret place of the Most High.” When the Spirit of God rests upon one who is dwelling there, it makes him bold and fearless. He feels anxious alone for the favor and approval of God and the salvation of souls, and he dares to say the strongest and most solemn things and leave the result with God. Where we have one thus equipped, we ought to have a hundred. Where are our young men? Why are they standing idle in the market-places when the fields are all white for the harvest? Many in the world are hungry for the gospel, and it should be presented with that power and fearlessness that is befitting such a message and such a time. When such glorious possibilities are wrapped up in you and in the methods of presenting the message, how can you falter and wait and dream while the days are so rapidly hurrying us on to the end of all things?
Let us pray that our strong young men may enlist at once in this closing work. Venture something on God's unfailing promises, and see how quickly the work can be finished and his children gathered home.
MRS. M. C. WILCOX.

Back from the Caribbean Field

By I. G. Knight; Carrie Knight

As we finally became convinced that it was necessary to withdraw, for a time at least, from the work in the West Caribbean Conference, formerly known as the Panama Mission field, we thought a few items might be of interest to the readers of the REVIEW, and a help perhaps to others in like circumstances.
Laboring in a foreign field is quite a different proposition from that of working in the home land, among friends and amid pleasant surroundings. Yet it is proved every day that “according to our need God shows his additional power,” and in no other place on earth is there greater need of earnest workers than in the Panama field.
The open violation of moral principles, especially regarding chastity, and the lack of a definite standard held up by other denominations as to fitness for membership, make it doubly hard to bring the people up on a higher plane. But God, co-operating with man, has made it possible.
The truth for this time is the same for all people. For example, who can point to a more universal custom than that of Sunday-keeping? Yet the message for this time is to correct that, and it is doing it, and with marked success. The same is true regarding the teaching of the lesser points of our faith. It was said to us, when leaving, “If your successor lets the standard down, we shall oppose it.” We assured them that all would be well on that point.
It was with sadness that we bade farewell to dear ones there, and left the field in which our hearts and interests center, not because the work is easy, but because of the great need which touches our hearts. Sin is fully developed there, and O what a blessed privilege to be the instrument in God’s hands of breaking its power over precious souls! and what a gladsome sight to see souls bound down by error and superstition assert their liberty and go free!
There is an encouraging prospect ahead for the West Caribbean Conference. The work has just reached the point where it will move easier and more rapidly. The brethren and sisters expressed their regret to see us leave. Our health would not permit of our remaining longer; but they stand with open arms, ready to welcome some other workers.
We have located in Holton, Kan., where we shall hope to hear from our friends.
I. G. KNIGHT, CARRIE KNIGHT.

Received on the $150,000 Fund Up to Dec. 18, 1906

By I. H. Evans

Atlantic Union Conference Central New England Conf...$ 36.70 Chesapeake Conference ..... 1.00 Eastern Pennsylvania Conf.... 45.78 Greater New York Conf.... 76.50 Maine Conference .......... 26.22 New Jersey Conference ..... 153.50 New York Conference ...... 306.25 Southern New England Conf. 18.33 Vermont Conference ........ 114.68 Virginia Conference ........ 51.00 Western Pennsylvania Conf. . 27.74 West Virginia Conference .... 4.25 Total .....................$ 861.95
Canadian Union Conference Quebec Conference ..........$ 3.00 Ontario Conference ......... 3.00 Total ......................$ 6.00
Central Union Conference Conference not specified ....$ 219.80 Colorado Conference ........ 7.00 Iowa Conference ............ 12.50 Kansas Conference .......... 34.28 Missouri Conference ......... 9.25 Nebraska Conference ........ 28.80 Wyoming Conference .......... 3.50 Total ......................$ 315.13
District of Columbia Washington churches ........$ 357.88
Lake Union Conference East Michigan Conference ...$ 105.21 Indiana Conference ......... 475.28 Northern Illinois Conference . 1.00 Ohio Conference ............ 272.62 Southern Illinois Conference.. 182.15 West Michigan Conference .... 417.25 Wisconsin Conference ....... 95.50 Total ......................$1,549.01
North Pacific Union Conference Conference not specified ....$ 202.25 British Columbia Conference.. 10.00 Montana Conference .......... 6.00 Upper Columbia Conference ... 8.75 Western Washington Conf. ... 73.00 Idaho Conference ........... 23.00 Total ......................$ 323.00
Northern Union Conference Manitoba Conference ........$ 10.00 Minnesota Conference ........ 874.41 South Dakota Conference ..... 12.00 North Dakota Conference .... 433.12 Total ......................$1,329.53
Pacific Union Conference California-Nevada Conf. ....$ 19.50 Southern California Conference 36.05 Utah Conference ............ 10.00 Total ......................$ 65.55
Southern Union Conference Tennessee River Conference .$ 24.60 Florida Conference .......... 21.75 North Carolina Conference .. 12.25 Kentucky Conference ......... 2.35 Cumberland Conference ...... 12.84 Total ......................$ 73.79
Southwestern Union Conference Arkansas Conference ........$ 77.00 Oklahoma Conference ......... 34.17 Texas Conference ............. 3.00 Total ......................$ 114.17
Unknown Unknown ....................$ 137.00
Foreign Australia ..................$ 122.45 China ....................... 3.00 South Africa ............... 128.16 Jamaica ..................... 3.17 Yukon Territory ............. 10.00 England .................... 245.51 Gold Coast, West Africa ..... 10.00 Mexico ...................... 1.50 Costa Rica .................. 1.00 India ....................... 9.60 South America ............... 23.35 Total ......................$ 557.74
Grand Total .................$5,690.75
I. H. EVANS, Treasurer.
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