Totals, North American union conferences ..... $45,338.66 $32,282.82 $29,535.81
Totals, Foreign union confs. and mis. flds..... 40,663.06 34,241.48 26,107.63
Grand totals ................................. $86,001.72 $66,524.30 $55,643.44
Estimated from union papers.
Comparative Summary
1906
1907
1908
1909
1910
1911
Jan.
$21,000.00
$26,325.50
$25,929.06
$40,677.06
$42,532.23
$44,495.65
Feb.
15,000.00
26,369.61
30,466.40
48,748.21
50,990.34
53,923.57
March
18,000.00
36,253.65
35,757.15
52,703.85
55,711.55
73,015.56
April
24,000.00
35,276.76
43,858.29
55,109.54
64,042.39
73,548.31
May
37,000.00
51,097.51
67,455.44
82,971.94
86,333.58
81,923.78
June
46,000.00
65,317.23
82,878.67
124,412.34
112,606.05
135,888.76
July
52,218.04
75,691.57
120,973.89
95,445.21
103,919.12
127,256.86
Aug.
36,555.39
46,590.68
66,946.38
71,652.97
91,145.11
91,810.46
Sept.
22,038.63
32,503.48
51,148.56
55,625.41
66,523.65
86,001.72
Oct.
26,382.61
40,646.45
62,719.91
52,670.03
62,334.58
....
Nov.
43,733.16
30,016.77
53,787.31
49,964.99
58,211.68
....
Dec.
29,756.47
25,361.54
39,873.18
45,759.73
54,663.93
....
Totals
$371,684.30
$491,450.75
$681,794.24
$775,741.28
$849,014.21
....
News and Miscellany
Notes and clippings from the daily and weekly press
— Securities which had lain in an old trunk in San Francisco for thirty-two years and were considered worthless, have been found to be worth nearly $1,000,000.
— Fourteen persons, members of four families and all related, have been murdered during the last few weeks in Colorado and Kansas. The slayer is supposed to be an ex-convict for whom the authorities are in search.
— The American Sugar Refining Company has just purchased 1,500,000 bags of sugar of the Louisiana planters at a cost of about $20,000,000. This is said to be the largest sugar sale in the history of the Louisiana sugar industry.
— It is claimed by Alpine climbers that the unusual heat of the present season has caused several ancient glaciers to disappear entirely. Beds of boulders are found where the ice has been. Ice that is supposed to be centuries old has been brought to light, and marked changes have come to many ice-fields. The geographical summit of Mount Blanc is said to be lowered several yards.
— Benjamin Franklin Hamilton, the first merchant in this country to introduce saleswomen in a store, has recently died, at the age of ninety-two years. In 1855 Mr. Hamilton’s dry-goods store was one of the largest in the East, and he created a great sensation that year by employing comely young women as clerks. The women of Saco, Maine, were so shocked over the matter that they inaugurated a boycott and refused to patronize that store. The plan could not be thwarted in that way, however, and in spite of the boycott it grew in favor, and Mr. Hamilton soon established similar stores in Portland and Biddeford which proved successful.21
— The District Supreme Court, October 19, ruled that debts contracted in faro-banks were not legal, as faro was gambling and not innocent sport.
— At St. Louis, October 19, Howard W. Gill in a biplane broke the American endurance record by remaining in the air 4 hours, 16 minutes, and 35 seconds. The longest previous record was 4 hours and 1 minute.
— In New Zealand there are 552,168 males and 490,829 females. These were the figures of Dec. 31, 1909. Yet there were 67 daily papers for that population, and also 32 triweekly, 26 semi-weekly, 68 weekly, 4 fortnightly, 1 three-weekly, 1 four-weekly, and 34 monthly publications in the dominion. All signs indicate that Australia and New Zealand will grow to a wonderful extent. New Zealand is thought by an astonishing number of persons to be part of Australia, whereas it is 1,200 miles from Australia. It is, however, a part of Australasia.
— The per capita debt of the United States is decreasing steadily. In 1880 it amounted to $15.62, in 1895 it was $76.98, and in 1911 but $10.83. The interest charge per capita, which amounted to 64 cents in 1800, and $4.12 in 1866, was 33 cents in 1911; and the total annual interest, which in 1866 was $146,000,000, was $21,333,333 in 1911. The above figures are taken from “Statistical Record of the Progress of the United States, 1800-1911,” a small document just issued by the Bureau of Statistics, Department of Commerce and Labor. It pictures in statistical form conditions in the commercial, financial, industrial, and transportation systems of the United States at brief intervals since the year 1800, down to, and in many instances including, the year 1911. Copies of the publication can be obtained by applying to the Bureau of Statistics, Department of Commerce and Labor.
— Attention is being called to the character of our polling-places by the Survey. It seems strange to one writer “that in a republic the supreme act of self-rule should be performed in a manner haphazard and in places unfit.” In most cities of the country polling-places are dingy and disreputable. They are usually pool-rooms or cigar stores. In Pittsburg the residents of a prosperous district voted in a stable. These surroundings lend no impressiveness to the exercise of suffrage, upon which our form of government depends. An additional objection to the present custom is its cost. In each election the State of Indiana pays $100,000 for the rent of polling-places. Ohio uses portable booths, but these cost about $230 each, and in addition they have to be transported to and from the precincts, and must be provided with caretakers. It has been suggested that public buildings, particularly school buildings, should be used as polling-places, and that election officials should be appointed by the Civil Service Commission on the basis of examination. Objections to the use of school buildings are the expense of cleaning and the inconvenience of location. It is not improbable, however, that the use of dignified quarters would have a wholesome influence upon both election officials and voters.22
— The House of Commons has voted to pay its members. Heretofore the members have not had any pay whatever. They are now scheduled to receive $2,000 per annum.
— In one week recently 50,000 Americans left European ports for home. Half a century ago the “Persia,” then called “the greyhound of the sea,” could at her best go from New York to Liverpool in eleven days. She could not always make two trips within a month. Now the “Lusitania” is able, when she chooses, to complete four trips within a month. There is also another difference. The “Lusitania” is nearly fifteen times as large as the “Persia.”
— The new ministry of Japan issued recently an authoritative statement of the naval policy to be followed by the island empire. The cabinet will ask the parliament for an appropriation of 350,000,000 yen, or about $175,000,000, for the construction of new vessels. Of this sum $135,000,000 will be used in building seven dreadnoughts and two armored cruisers of about 30,000 tons each. The remainder, or $40,000,000, will be devoted to the construction of smaller craft. Some of the ships are to be built in foreign shipyards, and the program is to be completed in seven years.
— Justice John Marshall Harlan, the oldest member of the United States Supreme Court, died at his home in Washington, October 14. He was born in Kentucky, June 1, 1833. His term of service as justice was exceeded by that of only two members of the court; namely, Chief Justice Marshall and Associate Justice Field. He served nearly thirty-four years. He was counted the greatest constitutional authority of the present generation. The late Justice Brewer said of him: “I believe he retires at night with one hand on the Constitution and the other on the Bible, safe and happy, with a perfect faith in justice and righteousness.” There is much speculation as to whom President Taft will appoint in his place. No choice will be made until the convening of Congress.
— The shoe-shining industry of our cities, along with the fruit business, has largely passed into the hands of the Greeks. The actual work of polishing shoes is done by boys. Recent complaints to courts, and appeals to social service workers, reveal conditions of practical slavery. The bootblacks work fifteen and sixteen hours a day, for a wage of twelve to fifteen dollars a month and board. They live in wretched quarters, on a diet consisting mostly of bread, coffee, and cheese. They have no time to learn anything. There is great difficulty in securing evidence against the men responsible for these conditions. The boys themselves are unwilling to testify, some from fear, and some because, after their experience in Greece, they regard their employers as benefactors. In that country the system of placing children out to work under contract is widely prevalent. In the cities of Greece, and in Grecian cities in the Turkish empire, hosts of boys ten or eleven years of age are working under the same conditions of hours, food, and lodging as obtain among the bootblacks here, and for a yearly wage that equals that paid here in a month. The city of Lowell, Mass., has attacked the problem of the youthful immigrant worker by requiring night-school attendance for all under twenty-one who can not speak, read, and write English.
— Italy is meeting with the most stubborn resistance in her efforts to subdue the Tripolitan state. She has gained control of several of the coast towns, but has not yet succeeded in occupying the coast region. A number of the natives have professed subjection, and are being cared for and supported by the Italian government. In the interior, however, the natives are still on the defensive, and the subjection of the interior region is one involving a large outlay of expense and consumption of time. The situation, therefore, gives promise of a long and arduous campaign unless it shall be shortened by some diplomatic settlement of the situation. The Turkish government, heretofore divided and weakened by dissensions of numerous parties, has apparently come together, and forms a united front to its common foe. Thus far there has been no intervention on the part of European powers. It is claimed that Great Britain and Italy had a secret understanding with respect to the occupancy of Tripoli, and that this stands as a bar to intervention on the part of any of the governments. Turkey thus far has not made a strong resistance, evidently cherishing the hope that appeal to the great powers of Europe will bring her relief.
— The revolution in China is continuing with varying success. Several important towns have been taken, and two more large provinces are under the control of the revolutionists. These provinces have doubled the area of influence. The latest despatches from China, at this writing, indicate an important victory of the revolutionists over General Yin, in which they slew many of the imperials, captured a war chest containing $750,000 of treasure, and 5,000 recruits from the imperial forces. This battle it is claimed now clears the way for the rebel march on Peking, as the remnants of the imperial army will not be able to oppose the advance of the republicans. Nanking, an important city, is threatened, and the revolution seems rapidly spreading along the Yangtse Valley. The early victories of the revolutionary forces over the imperial troops have brought to them a spirit of hope and courage, with depression to the government forces. The government itself seems paralyzed in dealing with the situation. Its forces are but poorly organized. There appears to be a continual conflict of authority between the leading officials. The government has been seeking to obtain a loan from foreign bankers to prosecute the war, but thus far has failed. Business is paralyzed in many sections. If the revolutionists in middle China obtain many more victories, it is feared that other sections will willingly support their cause. As it is, they are receiving many donations in support of their work. It is too early to predict the outcome of the present situation. The seriousness, however, is admitted in all quarters. The legations at Peking are taking measures to secure protection. War-ships of the various nationalities have been ordered to Chinese waters. While thus far but little difficulty has been experienced on the part of mission workers, some of them have been advised to seek safety elsewhere, as owing to the unsettled conditions it would be difficult for either the imperial government or the revolutionists, however friendly they might be, to afford them proper protection.
Encouraging Canvassing Reports
BROTHER MAX TRUMMER writes that two of his canvassers in Uruguay have recently left to attend school in Friedensau, Germany. During the past year, one of these young men has earned sufficient, selling books in Uruguay, to pay his expenses two years in Friedensau, besides paying for a scholarship for his sister in the Argentine school.
We have just received the following encouraging item from Brother R. L. Pierce, manager of the Fort Worth Branch of the Southern Publishing Association. He says: "You may be interested to learn that September of this year proved our banner month in the way of sales, having passed our previous highest record by about $4,000. We shipped, on an average, a little over a ton of books a day for each shipping day during the month. On two books, the orders filled have exceeded the reports, and it has kept us very busy to get books enough to fill our orders."
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WANTED.— A good, experienced bookkeeper to keep books in a lumber camp. Good wages and steady employment to the right man. Address J. M. Richards, Moorestown, Mich.
FOR SALE.— Cooking Oil, finest quality; Barrel (50 gallons), per gallon, 61 cents; ½ barrel (30 gallons), per gallon, 62 cents; 5-gallon can, $3.50; 8 1-gallon cans, $6.40. Cash with order. Lookout Cooking Oil Co., Chattanooga, Tenn.
WANTED.— Middle-aged or elderly gentleman of ministerial bearing, to take my place as solicitor for the Emmanuel Children’s Home, that I may devote my time to the practise of medicine. Address Dr. A. C. Ames, Mountain Grove, Mo.
CHRISTMAS is coming, and we have 1,000,000 Bible Mottoes to sell. Size, 12 x 16. Special offer: 25, $1.50; 50, $2.50; 100, $4.50; 250, $10; 500, $17; 1,000, $30. Express paid. Spanish, German, English. Address Hampton Art Company, Nevada, Iowa.
FOR SALE OR RENT.— Eighty-acre farm, uplands of Arkansas, healthful location; twenty-five acres cleared, balance good timber, bearing orchard; adapted to fruit, truck, poultry, etc. Five miles to good market. Price, $500. Address Dr. A. C. Ames, Mountain Grove, Mo.
FOR SALE.— A well-improved 20-acre ranch, 20 miles from Los Angeles, one mile from electric line. An abundance of water from 12-inch artesian well distributed by underground cement pipe line. Write for detailed description. $8,500. Box 200, Artesia, Cal.
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DR. GODSMARK’S Hygienic Cooking Oil is used in thousands of homes, schools, and sanitariums. The most highly refined vegetable shortening. 5 gallons, $4.50; 10 gallons, $8.50; half barrel, $22.60. Cooking formulas free. Order to-day. Hygienic Cooking Oil Co., Chattanooga, Tenn.
Obituaries
DAUGHENBAUGH.—Christina J. Daughenbaugh was born in Huntingdon, Pa., Dec. 25, 1889, and died Sept. 23, 1911, aged 21 years, 8 months, and 28 days. At the age of twelve she was baptized and united with the church. She leaves a father, mother, two brothers, and one sister to mourn their loss. In her illness she looked faithfully to God, who sustained and helped her. Words of comfort were spoken by the writer from Rev. 14:13, 14. Six young ladies bore her to her resting-place in the Riverview Cemetery, where she awaits the summons of the Life-giver.
W. F. SCHWARTZ.
WOOD.—Herbert Ellsworth Wood, thirteen-year-old son of Mr. and Mrs. John W. Wood, died at the Altoona Hospital, Altoona, Pa., Oct. 6, 1911, after a long and hopeless fight for life. He was a bright and interesting boy. He is survived by his father, mother, and two sisters. The boys of his class acted as pall-bearers. Words of comfort were spoken from Jer. 31:15-17, and the large audience seemed deeply impressed with the uncertainty of life. The funeral services were conducted by the writer at the home of the parents, from which he was taken to Rose Hill Cemetery, where he rests, awaiting the coming of Jesus.
W. F. SCHWARTZ.
MINGER.—Mrs. Rosanna Minger was born in Ashtabula, Ohio, Oct. 12, 1831, and died in Denver, Colo., July 24, 1911, aged 79 years, 9 months, and 12 days. Sister Minger accepted the faith of the Seventh-day Adventist Church at Rolla, Mo., in 1875, under the preaching of Elder G. I. Butler and Elder Allen. She came to Colorado in 1881 and located in Boulder. After residing there about six years, she came to Denver, and united with the First Church, of which she remained a faithful member. She is survived by two sons. The funeral services were conducted in the Denver church by the writer, assisted by Elder H. M. J. Richards.
G. W. ANGLEBARGER.
OTTO.—Mrs. Mary Anna Otto was born in Denmark, July 29, 1855, and died in Almond, Wis., Oct. 7, 1911, aged 56 years, 2 months, and 8 days. At the age of eight years she came to America with her parents, and in 1883 was married to Fred Otto, coming to Almond, where she lived until death. She with her husband accepted the truth about twenty-four years ago under the labors of Elder J. W. Westphal. She united with the Almond church, of which she was a faithful member. She was the mother of eleven children, four having preceded her in death. A husband and seven children are left to mourn. She died in the hope of having a part in the first resurrection. The funeral was conducted by the writer in the German Methodist Episcopal church of Almond, Wis.
F. F. PETERSEN.
BARKER.—Florence L. Cisler was born at La Crosse, Wis., June 9, 1888, and died at Hygiene, Colo., July 13, 1911, aged 23 years, 1 month, and 4 days. On June 25, 1911, she was united in marriage to Louis S. Barker, of Hygiene. At the age of ten she was converted. Her father and only brother died some years ago, leaving her and her mother to fight life's battles alone. She was not only a thoughtful, loving daughter, but a real companion to her mother. The day before her death she requested that prayer be offered that if it was God's will, her life might be spared. She felt that her Saviour accepted her as his child. She was studying the truth, and walking in the light as it came to her. The funeral services were conducted by the writer, in our church at Hygiene, assisted by Elders M. A. Altman and F. G. Specht. A large number of neighbors and friends were present at the service.
G. W. ANGLEBARGER.
BARNES.—Charles O. Barnes was born in North Granby, Conn., Jan. 5, 1855, and died suddenly at Denver, Colo., Oct. 4, 1911, aged 56 years, 8 months, and 29 days. He was united in marriage with Nellie A. Oles, Dec. 11, 1889, at Marshall, Mich. Mr. Barnes never identified himself with any church, but he was in sympathy with the third angel's message. There were evidences just before death overtook him, that led us to believe he gave his heart to God. A wife, three brothers, and five sisters survive him. Services were conducted by the writer in the Methodist church, October 8. A large number of friends were present to pay a last tribute of respect to one whom they loved. The body was laid to rest in the beautiful cemetery at Hotchkiss, to await the call of the Life-giver.
W. F. KENNEDY.
ECKEL.—Died in Philadelphia, Pa., June 11, 1911, Elizabeth A. Eckel, wife of Edwin F. Eckel. Sister Eckel was one of the charter members of the Seventh-day Adventist Church at Wilmington, Del., when it was organized in 1892, having been baptized by Elder S. J. Hersum. She was well known as a fervent Christian and a firm believer in the third angel's message. She was a diligent searcher after truth as revealed in God's Word, and her humble, gentle manner of teaching attracted others to the truth in a way that left a deep and lasting impression upon her hearers. Shortly after removing to Philadelphia, her health began to fail, and she could no longer engage actively in the work. When she fell asleep, it was with confident assurance that she would awake at the sound of the Master's voice and be numbered with the redeemed. According to her wish, Elder R. E. Harter preached the funeral sermon, using passages that she had marked in her Bible.
H. E. CANTWELL.
HILL.—Jessie A., beloved wife of Brother I. L. Hill, departed this life Oct. 19, 1911. Her residence was in Mountain View, Cal., but she died in a hospital in Oakland, where an operation was performed for goiter. The operation itself was successful, and gave her great relief, but a weak heart was unable to stand the shock, and she passed away peacefully and resigned, several hours after, conscious to the last. Sister Hill was born in Mercer County, Missouri, Aug. 21, 1878, and married Brother I. L. Hill April 25, 1896. This union was blessed with three children, the oldest of which died in infancy, and the other two are left with their father, to mourn the loss of the devoted wife and mother. In her early life she became a member of the Christian Church, but was baptized into the faith of the great threefold message Oct. 6, 1906, since which time she has been a faithful member. All who were acquainted with her mourn their loss, and sympathize with Brother Hill and his motherless children. The services were conducted by Elder A. O. Tait and the writer.
M. C. WILCOX.
PEARSON.—Johanna Anderson was born in Lindesberg, Sweden, June 29, 1849, and died at her home in Williamsburg, Kan., Sept. 29, 1911, aged sixty-two years and three months. She was united in marriage to P. O. Pearson, April 27, 1868; and to them were born twelve children, nine of whom survive to mourn the loss of a devoted mother. Mrs. Pearson had lived in Williamsburg forty-one years, moving here from Lawrence, Kan., where she spent the first two years of her married life. At the age of twelve she gave her heart to the Lord. Her faith in God was unwavering, and her prayers and testimony will long be remembered by all who knew her. In 1894 she heard and accepted the third angel's message, and was baptized by Elder C. McReynolds. At that time she was taken into the Seventh-day Adventist Church, of which she was a faithful member till her death. There being no preacher of her faith near, no sermon was delivered at the funeral. Two of her favorite songs were sung, and the twenty-third psalm and 1 Cor. 15:51-58 were read. Prayer was offered by the M. E. minister, C. T. Cotton. We laid her to rest beside her husband in the Williamsburg cemetery.
MARY HETTICK.
WALKER.—Grace Delia Walker, little daughter of Seth and Edith Walker, was born near Dayton, Tenn., Feb. 18, 1908, and fell asleep in Jesus during the first hours of the Sabbath, Oct. 14, 1911, aged 3 years, 7 months, and 26 days. She was an exceptionally intelligent child, making friends with every one she met through her genial disposition and her pleasant smile. She leaves both parents, one brother, and two sisters to mourn their loss.
SETH T. WALKER.
Memorial Services for Elder O. E. Davis
Otto Elbert Davis was born in the spring of 1869, and died July 31, 1911, aged forty-two years. When he had finished the ministerial course at Berrien Springs, Mich., he responded to a call from the Indians in Alaska. He passed through many hardships, with but little food or money, and no one to help him. He persevered through it all, and raised up a little company, one of whom became a minister of the gospel and a teacher among his own people. At one time the Indians who were enemies of the truth declared their intention to tie him to a stake in the bay at low tide and let the waters of the incoming tide drown him. But his fearlessness proved that he could say with the apostle Paul, “None of these things move me, neither count I my life dear unto myself.” He stayed among them four years.
After that he returned to the States and labored in Seattle, Wash., and then in Michigan. He was ordained to the gospel ministry about seven years ago. In May, 1906, he answered the call for help in British Guiana. His manner of living and work is well known to all. He labored often beyond his strength, and knew what it was to endure perils by land and water. Brother Davis is at rest, but he leaves behind a record of which we believe heaven approves.
He established three mission stations in the interior, one at the Rio Paruime, another at Mt. Tulamang, called the Mt. View Mission, the third at Mt. Roraima. His record book gives the names of one hundred eighty-seven aboriginal Indians to whom he gave names; at the same time they solemnly vowed to be true to the principles of the Seventh-day Adventist faith. This work was finished but a few days before his death.
He died of the blackwater fever, and was given a tender burial by Chief “Jeremiah,” who administered the last rites.
The writer conducted the memorial services, basing his remarks on 1 Thess. 4:13.
E. C. BOGER.
Australian Missions and Magazine Subscriptions
THE Australian mail brings reports of a union conference committee council held in September, in Sydney. Actions were taken looking toward aggressive moves in all departments of union work, including its island missions. The report on distribution of labor contains forty-four recommendations. Our first mission to the aborigines of Australia is to be opened in the Beramba Settlement, of Queensland, Brother P. B. Rudge in charge. Elder C. H. Parker and wife have accepted a call to enter the New Hebrides Islands, hitherto untouched by our work. The island of Niue between the Cook and the Friendly groups, is also to be entered.
A CLERGYMAN connected with the Concordia Seminary (Illinois) encloses $5.55 to pay for thirty-seven yearly subscriptions for the Protestant Magazine, including all back numbers for 1911. During the past two weeks he has sent in sixty-one yearly subscriptions, and is still at work.
Life Sketch of O. E. Davis
By Editor
WE publish this week a life sketch of Brother O. E. Davis, who recently died in South America. It is to be regretted that the report became current that he met his death through poisoning. The REVIEW reproduced the newspaper report from Professor Crampton, supposing it to be correct, as the best information available. Evidently Professor Crampton was misinformed. We are glad to present a true statement from authoritative sources.
SEVERAL of the pulpits in and around Washington were supplied last Sabbath with ministers from the General Conference Committee Council. Elder George A. Irwin preached in Baltimore; Elder R. A. Underwood at the Memorial Church, in Washington; Elder W. C. White at the Fifth Street church, Washington; Elder O. A. Olsen at the Seminary and Sanitarium church; Elder I. H. Evans in the Takoma Park church. In the afternoon in the Seminary chapel the latter spoke on China.
Missions Signs of the Times Distribution
ALL will view with interest the cut found on page 19, illustrating the large number of the Missions Signs of the Times being sent out.
Missions Signs Orders Exceed 397,000
A TELEGRAM from the Pacific Press, October 29, says of the Missions Signs: “Orders now exceed 397,000. Twenty conferences have exceeded 1910 totals. Others quite near former record.”
A Nonbeliever's Gift to Missions
ONE of our sisters living in Takoma Park recently related to one not of our faith, the efforts that we are making to raise three hundred thousand dollars to provide suitable homes for our missionaries in foreign lands. This lady became so much interested in the matter that she sold ten dollars' worth of jewelry, and donated the amount toward the enterprise.
Autumn General Conference Council
As we go to press, the autumn council of the General Conference Committee is in session at Takoma Park. This is the session in which estimates and appropriations are made up for the mission fields, and many other items of business are listed for consideration by the council. It is attended by the majority of the members of the General Conference Committee in America. A full list of those present will be given next week.
Publicity for the General Conference Council
DURING the General Conference Committee Council, Elder C. B. Haynes is supplying the Washington press and the press associations with daily reports of the sessions. Press agents have been sent out to the Seminary and Sanitarium to take photographs for illustrating the reports. Thus, by attention to the matter by this one brother, information regarding our work has been placed before probably millions of readers. The council has been giving study to the importance of this kind of publicity work, which can be made use of wherever councils or meetings are held.
South African Missionary News
The South African Missionary brings news of a session of the South African Union Conference Committee, held at Cape Town in September. Supplies and transfers of laborers were arranged for the various missions and union institutional enterprises. Brother T. J. Gibson, of the Somabula Mission, Rhodesia, reports that this older mission has just released two of its workers, Brother de Beer and his wife, to open a new station on the Shangani Reserve, ninety miles from Somabula. The older mission also supplied four native helpers, as well as farm implements and oxen.
Proposed Transfer of Pitcairn Islanders
From Elder J. E. Fulton, of Australia, we have received a copy of the Brisbane Telegraph, giving a report of plans suggested by the British government looking toward the possible transfer of the people of Pitcairn Island—practically all of whom are Seventh-day Adventists—to Queensland, Australia, in order to supply better conditions for life and work. We see that Elder Fulton has been in conference with the colonial officers regarding the matter.