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Earlier text: Review and Herald Constituency Meeting

The Power of Example

By M. E. Kern

THE present generation of mature people is the teacher of the rising generation,—by example and precept. The young people's problem cannot be solved without the sympathetic and active co-operation of parents, church officers, and conference workers.

We are very glad that some of our Missionary Volunteer plans are equally well adapted to the needs of all. Eight years ago this summer a standard was set up for our Adventist young people to attain to,—a standard of knowledge. We said, “Every Missionary Volunteer should be able to pass a good solid examination in Bible doctrines and denominational history, and thus become a Member of Attainment.” Gradually the great importance of this plan has been dawning upon our young people. In 1914 there were more than one and a half times as many certificates of Attainment granted as during the preceding six years.

This increase has been quite largely due, I feel sure, to the interest taken in the matter by our workers. On our list of certificates granted is at least one college president, several conference presidents, and many other workers.

It has been a great pleasure to these Bible teachers to take the test and thus reach the standard set, even though they were able to do more than was required. There is something very satisfying to the normal individual in striving for and reaching a goal. These workers have also considered it a privilege to thus show their interest in our Missionary Volunteer work and set an example to the young.

The Missionary Volunteer secretary of a conference writes: “Yes, indeed, I do think that every conference worker should be a Member of Attainment. We have been trying to gain that goal in this conference. We have a good start. Our president, both secretaries, and the field agent have all obtained their certificates, and all the other ministers are planning to take the examinations. The elder of the church where I live will soon take the test. I think all our societies are studying for it. I am so glad for this advance move; I only wonder why it was not taken years ago.”

The power of example is well illustrated in the following from a church-school teacher: “Recently I received my Standard of Attainment certificate, and I put it in a neat little frame and hung it in the back of the room. I noticed that last month the standings in the Bible examinations and class work were much better, and a patron of the school told me that one of the boys told her that he was going to try to get a certificate like mine.”

Examinations are given in one or both subjects during the first week of March and of September of each year. They are given by the church elder or some one appointed by him, and the papers are corrected by the conference Missionary Volunteer secretary. Who that reads

these lines will prepare for the September examination? We have been known as a denomination of Bible students. Are you one? 1 Peter 3:15.

M. E. KERN.

Baptisms at Strode Industrial Academy

FOLLOWING a Sabbath school consecration service and the week of prayer meetings in Strode Industrial Academy, nineteen persons were baptized, and twenty-seven new members were added to the church.

Missionary Volunteer Department

M. E. KERN General and N. Am. Div. Secretary

C. L. BENSON Assistant Secretary

MEADE MACGUIRE N. Am. Div. Field Secretary

The Washington Sanitarium

By H. W. Miller, M. D.

For some time the Washington Sanitarium has enjoyed an unusually good patronage; and judging from the reasons given us for so many coming to our institution, it is because of the good name that the Sanitarium is receiving here in the East through its former patients. Since the Sanitarium has discontinued taking mental patients, the number of well-to-do persons coming to the Sanitarium for recuperation and health is increasing. The best rooms in the institution have all been occupied, and our nurses have been heavily taxed in caring for our large number of guests.

The training school is now operating a full three-year course, having fourteen nurses in the freshman class, ten in the junior class, and six in the senior class, making a total of thirty nurses in training. In addition we are employing some graduate nurses in conjunction with our city treatment rooms and city hospital. The number of nurses that are being used in private homes here in Washington and the surrounding vicinity is gradually growing, and it looks as if we should be compelled to do more in the training of nurses than heretofore, as our work begins to come more prominently before the people in this populous section of our country.

The sanitarium-trained nurse is coming to be recognized as one whose training is superior to that of the hospital nurse.

and our nurses have before them great possibilities in creating an influence favorable to our denominational and medical work. We have been greatly encouraged by the work that our graduate nurses have been doing in homes and in the communities in which they have been nursing. It is greatly to be hoped that the nurses of this denomination shall in some way be connected with our several medical institutions, if not working directly under their employment, at least be working in sympathy and in cooperation with them.

The recent reports of the progress of our work during the interval between our Sanitarium annual constituency meeting held last May and the one held in February this year, show that the patronage of the institution had made a little increase during this period over that of the last few years, and that there was an increasing amount of surgical work coming to the Sanitarium. During the past nine months ninety-four persons were operated on at the Sanitarium, all of whom made good recovery. The Sanitarium has installed a new anesthesia outfit, using nitrous oxide at the beginning of the operation, which cuts short the period of unconsciousness in every operation from fifteen minutes to one-half hour.

The Washington Sanitarium, in an attempt to broaden its field as an educator in health and temperance, has undertaken the publication of an eight-page journal, called The Sanitarium Exponent. This paper is well illustrated. It deals especially with health problems and health reform in language that is readily understood by the laity, and we believe members of our church will find its pages not only interesting, but well worth their time to read. The subscription price is but 25 cents a year. Sample copies of this paper will be gladly sent to any one sending a request for the same.

Each day from fifteen to twenty persons receive treatment, examination, and consultation at our city treatment room, which, though in operation but a few months, is showing remarkable signs of prosperity.

Our city hospital has been doing a splendid work. A daily average of from fifteen to twenty of the poorest people of Washington receive care and treatment there at the nominal rate of ten cents a treatment. This little institution, which is very neatly kept, has several private rooms and three large wards. where patients are received who cannot afford the prices required to maintain them at a sanitarium. The rates are within the reach of nearly every one, being but a dollar a day. Some of our people are taking advantage of this institution, which we have established for the purpose of giving to all classes the very best care possible.

H. W. MILLER, M. D.

Doctrines and Missions

By M. E. Kern

To know the truth and to make it known,—these are surely the two matters of supreme importance for the Adventist youth.

Brother Guy Dail, secretary of the European Division Conference, when he learned what our Missionary Volunteer studies were to be this year, wrote: “I am glad that you continue to give special attention to the Bible doctrines and to missions, for 1915. Yes, my brother, these are the two subjects that must absorb the attention of the coming young men among us. I say coming young men in the real, true meaning of that word,—the young men who are going to be looked upon with approval by the only One whose approval is worth much—by the Founder of our missionary operations.” Brother Dail sees the terrible inroads this great war is making in our ranks, and is looking toward America for strong young people to fill up the ranks of the workers. And he sees clearly that our youth, to become workers, must understand the great truths of the Bible, and know the story of our missionary movement.

How important, then, that our Missionary Volunteer Societies everywhere should be encouraged to improve this opportunity for studying these fundamentals. The fact that these studies contain food for serious thought does not make them less interesting. What a pity if this should be true anywhere. A conference Missionary Volunteer secretary writes: “All our societies are very enthusiastic over the mission studies. One young woman expressed the sentiment of all, I feel sure, when she said, ‘I never felt so interested in the programs for the Volunteers as I do this quarter.’”

The following letter from Prof. Otto John, leader of the society at the Washington Missionary College, is of interest as showing how our college students appreciate the studies outlined in the Church Officers’ Gazette. This society makes use of the “Topics for Advanced Study” furnished for such societies:—

PHYSICIANS AND NURSES OF THE WASHINGTON (D. C.) SANITARIUM

“You will doubtless be interested in learning something about the success that the Sligo Missionary Volunteer Society has had in using the studies prepared by the department. The society has been using these studies for several months, with excellent results. Especially is this true of the series on Bible doctrines. The attendance at our meetings has been excellent, and a large number have personally expressed their appreciation of the programs.”

“I truly believe that a series of related subjects is more helpful to our young people than promiscuous topics; also, that by having a general outline and helpful references already prepared it gives those rendering the program more time for thorough preparation and planning for its presentation.” M. E. KERN.

New Church Completed in Seoul

The new church in Seoul has been completed. It is in the heart of the city and is easy of access. The last Sabbath in November the church from outside the East Gate, where our headquarters are located, met with the church in the city, and celebrated the ordinances of the Lord’s house. There were one hundred and ten present at the meeting, and about eighty took part in the ordinances.

Medical Missionary Department

W. A. RUBLE, M. D. · · General Secretary

L. A. HANSEN · · · Assistant Secretary

H. W. MILLER, M. D. · N. Am. Div. Secretary

Home Missionary and Publishing Convention in the Review and Herald Territory

By W. W. EASTMAN

THIS, the second of three conventions voted by the fall council to be held in the North American Division during the early part of 1915, convened February 1-10, in the General Conference chapel, at Takoma Park, D. C. The twenty-two conferences forming the three unions of the Review and Herald United States territory were represented by twenty-two tract society secretaries, twenty-two field missionary agents, three general agents, thirteen conference presidents, two union presidents, and twelve workers from the Review and Herald Publishing Association and its branches; two delegates from the Eastern Canadian Union were also present.

DELEGATES TO THE HOME MISSIONARY AND PUBLISHING CONVENTION

The first hour of each day was devoted to a short study of the Scriptures, followed by a devotional meeting. We were favored by having some of our leading brethren present to take charge of these meetings, which served to give a strong spiritual mold to the day's work.

The different phases of our literature work represented in the publishing and home missionary departments were freely discussed from the viewpoints of the different classes of workers present. The program of subjects which had been previously prepared was carefully considered in a series of round-table discussions, in which all present were given opportunity to take part, thus receiving the combined instruction and counsel of the entire delegation. The Holy Spirit was with us day by day, and his presence and help made the daily program both pleasant and profitable.

During the last two days of the convention, the Review and Herald Publishing Association held its annual constituency meetings in the Takoma Park church. These meetings were well attended not only by the convention and the entire Review and Herald force, but by the brethren and sisters of the church. The report rendered by the manager, Brother E. R. Palmer, was indeed inspiring. The institution enjoyed the most prosperous year of its history during 1914. Over half a million dollars' worth of literature was sent out from its presses. This enabled it to make an excellent financial showing; not only could it report a large gain for the year, but its liabilities were reduced to a degree that was very gratifying. Everything was done by the institution that could be consistently done to make the stay of the delegates pleasant and profitable. Board and lodging were provided for them in the homes of our brethren and sisters, and the expenses were met by the Review and Herald.

A number of special meetings were held with the tract society secretaries and circulating and branch managers of the publishing house, giving study and consideration to details of important features of their work.

The consideration of the home missionary work was an interesting and profitable feature of this convention. The counsel and instruction of Elder F. W. Paap and Sister E. M. Graham were appreciated.

The last day of the convention, the entire delegation of over seventy spent five enjoyable hours in visiting the places of interest in the capital.

The closing meeting of the convention was held the night of the tenth, and although it was expected to make it a short meeting it continued for two hours, with unabating interest because of the spirited testimonies borne by nearly all, giving expression to their appreciation for having had the privilege of attending the convention and for the help they believed it would be to them as they returned to their fields of labor. They felt they were returning home more than repaid for the time and expense of coming, as they had received many valuable suggestions and much information that would help them more successfully to carry forward their work in their home conferences. W. W. EASTMAN.

Publishing Department

N. Z. TOWN - - - General Secretary

W. W. EASTMAN - - - N. Am. Div. Secretary

Obituaries

Melford.—Mrs. Sophronia E. Melford fell asleep in Jesus Jan. 26, 1915, at her home, in Pittsburgh, Pa., after an illness of several months. She was born in M'ghs Township, Ohio, Sept. 14, 1862. When she was ten years old the family moved to Zanesville, Ohio, and in 1882 she was married to Edward Melford, who survives. In 1896 they came to Pittsburgh, but previous to this time Sister Melford had heard and accepted the third angel's message. She died with the hope of a part in the first resurrection. A. N. Durrant.

Hefling.—Mrs. Eliza Hefling died Jan. 24, 1915. She was born in Lexington, Ky., in 1842, and at the age of seventeen years was married to Coleman Hefling. Six children were born to this union. Some time before her death Sister Hefling decided to obey the commandments of God, but not being able to attend services she did not join the church. However, she gave constant evidence of thorough conversion and a love for present truth. She was buried in the Pleasant Vale Cemetery, in Oregon, the writer conducting the funeral service. T. L. Thuemler.

Lindahl.—Walburg Lindahl was born in Stockholm, Sept. 25, 1858, where she grew to womanhood, and was married to Oscar Lindahl on March 8, 1885. Shortly after this they came to America, and settled in Nebraska City in 1889. Less than a year after coming to this country she heard the third angel's message and united with the Seventh-day Adventist Church. She fell asleep at the age of 56 years, 4 months, and 11 days, leaving her husband, three sons, and two daughters. The writer spoke words of comfort from Job 14:14. Geo. J. Seltzer.

Brisbin.—James H. Brisbin was born in Plattsburg, N. Y., May 7, 1833, and died in Topeka, Kans., Nov. 27, 1914, aged 81 years. At the age of twenty-seven he was married to Rebecca Gingery. Of their six children five are left to mourn. In 1883 Brother Brisbin settled in Kansas, and united with the Seventh-day Adventist Church in Topeka, of which he remained a faithful member until claimed by death. He gave a part of his best years in service for his country during the sixties. Besides his children, two brothers and one sister are left to mourn. W. H. Clark.

Enck.—Alice Enck was born Dec. 3, 1869, and fell asleep in Jesus Feb. 2, 1915, at her home, in Galion, Ohio. She was the eldest of five children, and about twenty-two years ago received a severe spinal injury, from which she never recovered, though her last illness was of short duration. She was a patient sufferer, never murmuring nor complaining. Her faithful Christian life was an inspiration to all who knew her. She was a member of the Seventh-day Adventist Church, at Corsica, Ohio, and now sleeps in Jesus, awaiting the call of her Master. The writer conducted the funeral service. M. V. Eusey.

Johnson.—Died, Jan. 18, 1915, James E. Johnson, aged 74 years. At the time of his death he was senior deacon and treasurer of the Second Seventh-day Adventist Church (colored) in Pittsburgh, Pa. Seven years ago he was led into the truth through reading the Signs of the Times, and was baptized by Elder W. H. Green. He was highly respected by all who knew him. The writer conducted the funeral service. A. N. Durrant.

Clark.—Pilura Davis Clark, of Wolcott, Vt., died at her home on Jan. 12, 1915. She was born in Richford, Vt., March 6, 1858. Some time after her marriage she embraced present truth, and remained faithful until her death. Sister Clark was a devoted wife, a loving mother, and a kind neighbor. Her husband and eight children are left to mourn. The writer conducted the funeral service, speaking words of consolation from Heb. 12:5, 6. H. J. Farman.

Lonneke.—Ferdinand Lonneke was born in Germany, Feb. 3, 1831. He came to America at the age of twenty-five years, and settled in Illinois, but afterwards moved to Montgomery County, Iowa, where he spent the most of his later life. He accepted the third angel's message in 1905. Brother Lonneke died in Arkansas City, Kans., Jan. 15, 1915, aged 84 years. Two sons survive. He was laid to rest in the cemetery at Elliott, Iowa, awaiting the call of the Life-giver. Alice Lonneke.

Weeden.—Mary Gotham was born in the State of New York, June 24, 1850, and died at her home, in Coldwater, Mich., Jan. 10, 1915. She was married to Hiram Weeden on Sept. 9, 1866, and to them were born nine daughters and two sons, eight of whom are left to mourn, together with the husband and father, two brothers, and one sister. Sister Weeden united with the Seventh-day Adventist Church thirty-two years ago, and was a faithful member to the end of her life. Words of consolation were spoken by Elder R. U. Garrett. Mrs. William Larder.

Miller.—William T. Miller, of Brownington, Mo., was born in Monroe County, Kentucky, Feb. 9, 1853, and died at the home of his sister, in Clinton, Mo., Jan. 17, 1915. During his illness he became acquainted with present truth, and though not a member of any church, manifested an interest in the beliefs held by Seventh-day Adventists, and read a number of our books. A sister and a brother are left to mourn. The whereabouts of his only son is not known. The writer conducted the funeral service. H. A. Aufderhar.

Schwartz.—Mrs. Alesa Schwartz was born in Germany, April 29, 1839. At the age of eighteen she came to America and made her home in Pottsville, Pa. Jan. 10, 1864, she was united in marriage with Lewis Schwartz. To them were born six children, two dying in infancy. Later the family moved to Williamsport, Pa., and in 1877 death claimed the husband and father. In 1887 mother accepted present truth through efforts of Elders J. W. Raymond and Joel Robinson, and became a charter member of the church organized at that time in Williamsport. Until her death she was a faithful, God-fearing Christian—a mother and a friend to all who knew her. She fell asleep in Jesus Jan. 9, 1915, in her seventy-sixth year. One son and three daughters are left to mourn. W. F. Schwartz.

Judson.—Died, Jan. 10, 1915, in San Pasqual Valley, San Diego Co., Cal., John Bacon Judson. He was born at Shelburne Falls, Vt., Nov. 23, 1829. When he was twelve years of age his family moved to Bristol, Ind., and in 1854 to California. Seven years later Brother Judson was married to Miss Rebecca Pettit, and they made their home in Bloomfield, Sonoma County. Of their six children, five are left to mourn. In the early days of our work in California, before the organization of a conference, Brother Judson accepted present truth through the efforts of Elders J. N. Loughborough and M. E. Cornell and Dr. M. G. Kellogg. He was ordained to the ministry by Elder James White. For thirty-nine years his home was in San Pasqual Valley, and he was well known and loved throughout the community. W. M. Healey.

Moore.—Died at his home, in Onawa, Iowa, Dec. 28, 1914, Thos. H. Moore, aged 79 years. He was born in Tyrone, Ireland, April 5, 1839. The family came to America when he was two years old. In 1856 he was married to Elizabeth T. Towne in Fairfield, Iowa. Eight of their thirteen children are living. The deceased served his country three years as a member of Company B, Nineteenth Iowa Infantry. Thirty years ago he brought his family to Monona County, and they settled near Onawa, where he died. Steen Jensen.

Musgrave.—Elizabeth Brown was born in Chaler Township, Allegheny Co., Pa., in December, 1832. At the age of twenty-two years she was married to Benjamin Musgrave, and together they accepted present truth through the labors of Elder Cudney in Nebraska, about thirty years ago. In 1892 the family moved to California, and for the last five years lived at Loma Linda. For years Sister Musgrave was a great sufferer, and on Jan. 30, 1915, she fell asleep, at the age of 82 years. Her companion is left alone to mourn his loss. Clarence Santee.

Rustad.—Caroline S. Rustad died at the Norwegian Hospital, Brooklyn, N. Y., Feb. 3, 1915, at the age of 50 years. She had been in poor health for some time, and was taken to the hospital for an operation, from which she never rallied. Sister Rustad was born in Norway, Jan. 6, 1865. With her husband and two children she came to America in 1906. Last summer, during our tent effort in Brooklyn, she accepted present truth, and was baptized in September, becoming a faithful active member of our Scandinavian church. We believe that she sleeps in Jesus. H. C. J. Walleker.

Baker.—Jonathan Hall Baker was born Aug. 22, 1826, in New York State, and died at the home of his daughter, in Nevada, Iowa, Jan. 24, 1915. He was married to Mrs. Elizabeth Umbargar in 1852, and to this union were born three daughters and one son. Brother Baker moved to Illinois when a young man, and later to Kansas, where he accepted the third angel's message at the age of thirty-seven. Through his efforts the work of this denomination was started in Wichita, which led the writer and his parents to accept present truth. Our brother's hope in God was bright, and he fell asleep confident of a part in the first resurrection. A. R. Ogden.

Keniston.—Hattie M. Thomas was born in Farmington, Maine, Dec. 21, 1867, and died at her home, in Leominster, Mass., Jan. 6, 1915. On May 24, 1900, she was united in marriage with Charles W. Keniston, at Machias, Maine. Three children were born to them. She is survived by her husband and two children, three brothers, two sisters, and a number of other relatives. Sister Keniston had a rich Christian experience, and in 1898 identified herself with this people. At the time of her death she was a member of the Leominster Seventh-day Adventist Church. She will be greatly missed in her home, and the church will also feel the loss of a devoted, faithful member. O. F. Butcher.

Morton.—Gladys Nannie Morton was born in San Pasqual Valley, California, June 10, 1859, and died at the home of her parents, in Atwater, Cal., Jan. 11, 1915. She had consecrated her life to the Lord's work, and fell asleep in the blessed hope of coming forth in the first resurrection. Her last words were full of love and longing for all her relatives and acquaintances that they might be right with God. She was betrothed to Brother Floyd G. Ashbaugh, one of our missionaries laboring in the Philippine Islands; and at the time of her decease arrangements were in progress for her appointment as a missionary to that field. She leaves a father, mother, grandmother, four brothers, and other relatives to mourn their loss, but not without hope. Two funeral services were held,—one at her home, conducted by the pastor of the Methodist Church; and the other at Fresno, Cal., conducted by the writer, assisted by Elder B. E. Beddoe. N. P. Neilsen.

Alford.—Addison C. Alford was born in West Virginia on Feb. 22, 1835, and died at the home of his daughter, in Greenfield, Ind., Feb. 1, 1915. Brother Alford was the father of six children, only one of whom survives. His wife died March 17, 1901. He united with the Seventh-day Adventist Church at Maxwell, Ind., about twenty-eight years ago, under the preaching of Elder William Covert, and remained faithful. The funeral services were conducted by the writer. H. M. Kelley.

Walker.—Marietta Walker was born in Huntingdon, Pa., Feb. 2, 1843, and died at the home of her daughter, in Portland, Oregon, aged 71 years, 10 months, and 24 days. She was united in marriage with William Walker on Sept. 26, 1860, and to them were born eleven children. Three of these are left to mourn. Sister Walker was reared in a Christian home, and later in life united with the Seventh-day Adventist Church, of which she remained a faithful, active member until called by death. We truly believe that she sleeps to come forth in the first resurrection. E. W. Catlin.

Beam.—Myrtle Alice Sell was born near Powersville, Mo., July 1, 1881, and died at the home of her parents, near Glen Elder, Kans., Jan. 19, 1915. Her childhood was spent in Kansas. Nov. 1, 1909, she was united in marriage with William Leroy Beam. One year ago the family moved to Colorado, and in September Mrs. Beam became ill. She was with her mother in Kansas when her death occurred. Her husband, three children, parents, and five sisters are left to mourn. Her hope was in the Lord, and she fell asleep trusting in his goodness and believing in his mercy.

Young.—Mary L. Borrowdale was born in Haddonfield, N. J., in 1822, and died in Coldwater, Mich., aged 93 years. She was married to Andrews C. Young in 1847, and was left a widow in 1873. Of her seven children five are living. In 1897 she began to observe the true Sabbath, and in 1909, after attending a series of meetings conducted by Elder N. H. Pool in Coldwater, Mich., fully accepted present truth and was baptized, uniting with the Seventh-day Adventist Church. We laid her away to await the call of the Life-giver, believing that she will come forth in the resurrection morning to share the home of the redeemed. W. A. Westworth.

Johnston.—Died in Keene, Tex., Dec. 14, 1914, William Thomas Johnston. He was born in Kentucky, March 4, 1839, and was married to Susan A. Doyle in 1860. Some years later they moved to Texas, where Mrs. Johnston died. In 1874 he was united in marriage with Annie May Dawson. Brother Johnston accepted the third angel's message in Collin County, Texas, in 1881, under the labors of Elder J. M. Hugsley, and devoted several years to work in the ministry. After feeble health had put an end to his public labors, he was always at his post in church, Sabbath school, and the weekly prayer meeting. Truly he was “faithful unto death,” and his help will be greatly missed. His three surviving daughters hope to meet him in the resurrection morning. W. A. McCutchen.

Adams.—William Harrison Adams was born in Boone County, Indiana, Dec. 11, 1843, and died in Smithland, Iowa, Jan. 29, 1915, of injuries resulting from an accident. He was a pioneer in Woodbury County, Iowa, and was well and favorably known throughout the community. He was a member of Company K, Seventh Iowa Cavalry, serving during the Civil War. While on a furlough Mr. Adams was married to Helen J. Smith on March 20, 1865. With three of their four children she is left to mourn. Also two brothers and one sister of the deceased are living. Although he was not a member of the Seventh-day Adventist Church at the time of his death, he knew and believed present truth, and was trying to arrange his affairs so that he might keep the Sabbath. Funeral services were conducted by the writer. W. A. McKibben.

Heitt.—Sally Ann Heitt was born March 10, 1856, and died Dec. 27, 1914. The funeral service was held in the Memorial Church, Washington, D. C. She had been a faithful Sabbath keeper for a number of years. Words of comfort were spoken by the writer from Deut. 30:19. We laid her away in the blessed hope, to await the call of the Life-giver. R. E. Harter.

Vansciver.—Clara Amanda Vansciver was born in Sweden, July 16, 1854, and died in Mount Rainier, Md., near Washington, D. C., Jan. 2, 1915. Sister Vansciver was beloved by all who knew her, being of a kind and cheerful disposition, unselfish in her devotion to the cause of God, her family, and the poor and needy. Funeral services were held in the Mount Rainier church. R. E. Harter.

Murray.—Sally Jane Snyder was born in North Carolina, May 14, 1849, and died at her home, near Cedardale, Okla., Jan. 16, 1915. In 1885 she was married to James Murray. Of their five children only one is living. Sister Murray embraced the third angel's message over thirty years ago, under the labors of Elder H. Shultz in Nebraska. She was fully reconciled to the Lord, and fell asleep with the expectation of a part in the first resurrection. R. W. Sufficool.

Phillips.—Phoebe Genevia Phillips was born May 25, 1858, in Jay County, Indiana. Her parents moved to Wisconsin when she was nine years of age, and Feb. 4, 1882, she was married to John M. Phillips. Four years later she accepted the third angel's message through the efforts of W. S. Hyatt, Frank Westphal, and S. D. Hartwell. She departed this life at her home, in Bethel, Wis., Feb. 13, 1915. Though a great sufferer during her last illness, she trusted fully in her Saviour, and was faithful unto the end. She is survived by her husband and three children, a mother, and four brothers. P. A. Hanson.

Shannon.—Samuel K. Shannon was born in Pennsylvania in 1836, and died in Reno, Nev., Feb. 11, 1915. He came West in the early days of gold excitement. Some literature containing present truth fell into his hands, and after giving it a careful reading he decided to obey, was baptized, and united with the old St. Clair church near Fallon. In 1879 his membership was transferred to Reno, and Jan. 5, 1884, he was elected elder of that church, which office he held at the time of his death. There were no relatives to attend his funeral, but many friends gathered to show their love and respect for this aged man of God. J. D. Alder.

Camp Meetings

COLUMBIA UNION CONFERENCE

West Pennsylvania ............ June 17-27 Eastern Pennsylvania ........ June 17-27 Chesapeake ................... June 24 to July 4 New Jersey ................... July 1-10 Ohio ......................... Aug. 19-20 Virginia ..................... Aug. 5-15 West Virginia ............... Aug. 26 to Sept. 5

Constituency Meeting of South Lancaster Academy Corporation

By Rollin D. Quinn; Henry W. Barrows

NOTICE is hereby given that the thirty-first annual meeting of the constituency of the South Lancaster Academy Corporation will be held in the South Lancaster church, South Lancaster, Mass., on Tuesday, March 23, 1915, at 10:30 A. M., for the purpose of filling vacancies in the constituency, electing the board of trustees for the ensuing year, and transacting such other business as may properly come before the meeting.

ROLLIN D. QUINN, President; HENRY W. BARROWS, Clerk.

Annual Constituency Meeting of the College of Medical Evangelists

By E. E. Andross; S. S. Merrill

THE annual session of the constituency of the College of Medical Evangelists is called to convene at Loma Linda, Cal., at 10 A. M., March 24, 1915, for the purpose of electing seven members of the board of trustees for the ensuing term, and for the transaction of such other business as may properly come before the meeting.

E. E. ANDROSS, President; S. S. MERRILL, Secretary.

Requests for Prayer

“Please pray for me that I may be restored to health,” writes an Ohio sister.

A friend in the West asks prayer for her husband, that he may overcome the taste for tobacco.

An afflicted sister in Colorado desires prayer for her own restoration to health, and for the strengthening of her husband's faith.

An aged sister in New Jersey desires our prayers for the full recovery of her grandson who is soon to undergo an operation.

We have this word from an Arizona sister: “Please pray that my father, sister, and two brothers may be fully converted to this truth, and that my brother and I may be restored to health.”

Addresses

MR. S. W. ABEL, 912 North Bishop Ave., Dallas, Tex., desires the present address of Mrs. E. Loomis.

The address of Elder D. T. Shireman has been changed from Hickory, N. C., to R. F. D. 1, Box 95C, Morganton, N. C.

The Seventh-day Adventist Church of Brazito, N. Mex., desires to hear from Brother and Sister G. L. Edgerton and Brother John Peipmeir immediately. Address J. E. Noyes, Mesilla Park, N. Mex.

The Seventh-day Adventist Church of Detroit, Mich., desires information concerning the whereabouts of the following-named persons: James E. Sangler, Mrs. M. B. Schill, Clara Bell Vargason, Fannie Vose, Elizabeth Heegel, Wilmena Jones, Tillie O. Litka, Sybel Underwood Tomkins, Susan Sullivan, William Hamer, Fanny Cook, Adeline Phelps. Address the church clerk, Mrs. H. Rogers, 1026 Warren Ave. West, Detroit, Mich.

Publications Wanted

THE following-named persons desire late, clean copies of our publications, sent postpaid, for missionary purposes:—

W. S. Cruzan, Bromley, Ala.

E. A. Mitchelbee, West Middlesex, Pa.

Jennie White, Harlem, Idaho. Signs, Liberty, Protestant Magazine, and tracts.

Mrs. Cora Channing, 1115 Fayette St., Vicksburg, Miss. Papers and tracts.

Emma Kincaid, 2557 A (rear) Hebert St., St. Louis, Mo. Papers and also English and Hebrew tracts.

Mrs. Roy Covert, Onaway, Mich. Signs, Watchman, Liberty, Protestant Magazine, Life and Health.

Mrs. Daisy Teeter, Bosworth, Mo. Instructor, Signs, Life and Health, Protestant Magazine, REVIEW, and also tracts.

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