THERE is still another most remarkable sentence in the Testimony that tells us to hasten to the financial relief of our schools. Here it is: “If all will take hold of this work in the spirit of self-sacrifice, for Christ’s sake, and for the truth’s sake, it will not be long before the jubilee song of freedom can be sung throughout our borders.”
Every fiftieth year, in the days when Israel served the Lord, was the year of jubilee. “And thou shalt number seven sabbaths of years unto thee, seven times seven years; and the space of the seven sabbaths of years shall be unto thee forty and nine years. Then shalt thou cause the trumpet of the jubilee [“loud of sound,” margin] to sound on the tenth day of the seventh month, in the day of atonement shall ye make the trumpet sound throughout all your land.”
The year of jubilee, then, was ushered in at the time of the day of atonement; the day of atonement was the time when all sins were forgiven and washed away. The day of atonement came every year, but the year of jubilee only once in fifty years. Now what was the great event of the year of jubilee? It is written: “Ye shall hallow the fiftieth year, and proclaim liberty throughout all the land unto all the inhabitants thereof: it shall be a jubilee unto you, and ye shall return every man unto his possession; and ye shall return every man unto his family. . . . Ye shall not oppress one another.”
Can you imagine a happier state of affairs than when a man knows that every sin he has, or ever has had, has been not only forgiven, but blotted out, and at the same time is conscious that in his earthly affairs every debt is paid, every obligation satisfied, and that he can return to his possession, and freely enjoy it? God knew that no happier condition of things could exist on earth; hence this year was called the year of jubilee, or the year of “the loud sound.”12
Now we are living in the antitypical day of atonement; we are also living in the antitypical year of jubilee. Very soon those who wish it so are to have all their sins not only forgiven, but blotted out. This is indeed a joyful experience. This is the experience of the day of atonement. Are you enjoying this experience? Along with it comes another experience, that of the year of jubilee. The experience of the year of jubilee is not the forgiving of sins and the wiping out of sins; it is the forgiving of debts and the wiping out of debts.
God calls us to wipe out the debts hanging over our schools. To do this is to enjoy the experience of the year of jubilee, the experience of “the trumpet of the loud sound.”
We have long been looking for the loud cry of the third angel. If we will do this thing which God has told us to do, the song of the loud cry will soon be sung throughout our borders. This is a real, practical thing; and let every man, woman, and child who expects to have a part in it take hold in this as God gives light. This experience is not a sentimental one; it is an experience that comes from doing what God tells us to do. The list of the names of those giving to this fund is swelling. Let us keep on swelling it; for to swell it is to swell the loud cry of the Third Angel’s Message.
W. O. Palmer ........................................ $1,000 00
G. A. Irwin ................................................ 100 00
Russell Hart ................................................ 100 00
Frederick Griggs ............................................ 50 00
H. W. Cottrell .............................................. 50 00
J. N. Loughborough .......................................... 50 00
J. L. Locke .................................................. 20 00
J. L. Whitney ................................................ 50 00
Lloyd Manful ................................................ 50 00
Mary Lamont .................................................. 50 00
Ella M. Nesmith .............................................. 50 00
W. H. Gilmore ............................................... 50 00
W. T. Knox ................................................... 50 00
C. A. Rood ................................................... 20 00
Greenville Holbrook .......................................... 50 00
Alex Patton .................................................. 50 00
A friend of the truth, Ont .................................. 100 00
Hans N. Hanson .............................................. 100 00
E. Erickson .................................................. 50 00
R. F. Clark .................................................. 25 00
W. Newton .................................................... 50 00
F. J. Edberg ................................................ 50 00
Hannah Carlson ............................................... 25 00
Mary E. Moulton .............................................. 25 00
J. E. Rikardson .............................................. 50 00
Thomas Hurd .................................................. 100 00
A. M. Hurd .................................................... 25 00
Maria Clauson ................................................. 25 00
D. S. Harper .................................................. 25 00
A. M. Hills ................................................... 100 00
H. E. Crane ................................................... 25 00
J. S. Brower .................................................. 25 00
D. E. Fish .................................................... 50 00
Send money to A. G. Adams, care Review and Herald, Battle Creek, Mich. P. T. MAGAN.
Diplomacy in Sending Troops to China
An item illustrating the aptitude of the United States officials in displaying the characteristic of diplomacy as defined in the Sermon department two weeks ago, is the following from a Washington dispatch to the New York Sun, June 25:—
The military authorities continue to deny, in the face of orders for a brigade to go to Taku from the Philippines, that more troops have been directed to proceed to China. Coincident with these denials of the military officials is the statement of the Navy Department that Admiral Remey has been told to take as many troops on the “Brooklyn” as she can carry. The government is apparently using every endeavor to get re-enforcements into China as soon as possible, but for some reason it will not admit that fact. This is shown by the determination to send troops on the “Brooklyn.” The army transports “Logan” and “Port Arthur” are at Manila, ready to carry the Ninth Infantry to Taku.
The Christian Volunteers of Battle Creek.
By Carrie Hathaway
In the Review of July 10, under the heading, “Young Peoples’ Societies,” there was presented the matter from the Testimonies calling for an organization to be undertaken by Seventh-day Adventist young people. Although these Testimonies have been in our hands from six to seven years, we have no knowledge of any definite action having been taken by our denomination previously to a year and a half ago, when Ohio moved out.
Recently, upon the recommendation of the Michigan Conference and the Battle Creek church board, steps have been taken to effect an organization in this church. Several weeks ago Elder S. M. Butler, president of the Michigan Sabbath-school Association, who is especially interested in this movement, was in the city, and rendered valuable assistance in beginning this work. We are glad to be able now to report that the society is in good working order. While it began quietly and unostentatiously, its influence is widening, and its membership is increasing with every weekly meeting.
Among the special features we wish briefly to speak of the following:—
Organization.
Owing to the large number of young persons in the several institutions in this city, it has been found necessary to have a larger corps of officers than might be needed in smaller churches. Hence our constitution provides for a president, four vice-presidents (one representative from each of the institutions and one from the church at large), a secretary, a corresponding secretary, and a treasurer. These officers, together with one of the pastors of the church, constitute the board of managers, reference to which is made later on. A vigilance committee was also chosen, whose duty it is to look after absent, delinquent, and discouraged members, and to seek for new members.
Name.
We have chosen the name, “Young People’s Society of Christian Volunteers,” since the Testimony calls upon us to “form companies, and as soldiers of Christ enlist.” This is the name under which the Ohio society is working, and also about thirty local societies in Michigan.
Object.
It is the prime object of the society to work for the salvation of young persons in the families of Sabbath-keepers, and to seek, by means of literature, etc., to spread the truths of the Third Angel’s Message to “every nation, and kindred, and tongue, and people.”
Membership.
The membership consists of active, associate, and honorary members. Only active members have any vote in the business of the society, and they are also expected to participate in all the prayer-meetings. The age limit of active members is fixed at from fifteen to thirty-five years. “All worthy young persons who have not openly professed Christ, but who believe the Bible, and are in harmony with the principles of the society, may become associate members. Active members shall interest themselves in their welfare, and by prayer and judicious labor seek to bring them into the fullness of Christian life and active membership.” “All other persons of good, Christian character who are interested in the work of the society may become honorary members. It is understood that the society may look to them for moral and financial support.”
“Applicants for membership shall satisfy themselves that they are in harmony with the principles of the society by making a careful study of its constitution. They shall then be approved by the board of managers; and, having signed the constitution as a pledge that they intend to comply with its requirements, shall, when elected by a two-thirds vote of the active members present at any regular meeting of the society, be members in good standing.”
The Pledge.
As a part of the constitution, all active members sign the following pledge: “Trusting in the Lord Jesus Christ for strength, I promise him that I will always endeavor to do what I believe he would do if he were in my place; that I will read the word of God and pray to him every day; and that I will do what I can by personal effort and with my means, to carry quickly the Third Angel’s Message ‘to every nation, and kindred, and tongue, and people.’ As an active member of the Christian Volunteers, I promise to be true to all my obligations: to be present at, and take some part, other than singing, in, every meeting of the society, unless hindered by some cause which I conscientiously believe would detain my Lord and Master under like circumstances.”
In this effort we have sought to follow the direction of the Spirit of the Lord: to form a company “somewhat after the plan of the Christian Endeavor order,” to “see what can be done by accountable human agents in watching for and improving opportunities to do work for the Master.” Yet it will be evident to every careful reader that the work is to bear the characteristics of the Third Angel’s Message. We believe that this work will be exhaustive,—that in the part young persons take as leaders, they will be obliged to study the word of God as bearing upon history, prophecy, and practical Christianity.
And now, young people of the Seventh-day Adventist Church everywhere, what will you do in this matter? The Lord has spoken, and may his Spirit, which indited the Testimonies, move upon your hearts to earnest and immediate action. We trust the time is not far distant when we can have a national organization, and thus bring into the work all isolated young persons. Anyone desiring information in regard to the beginning of the work in his own church can receive such by writing to our corresponding secretary, Mrs. Grace Durland Mace, 271 W. Main St., inclosing stamp.
Carrie Hathaway, Sec.
The Needs of Porto Rico.
Last week, in the Studies on the Field, the lesson was on Porto Rico. We have received a copy of a letter written by a gentleman in Porto Rico to a friend, a doctor, in Indiana. This letter will give a good understanding of the condition and needs of the people of Porto Rico; and will go well with the lesson, in last week's REVIEW, on the field. This brother writes:—
The condition is not ameliorated a whit. Giving occasional mouthfuls of bacon, rice, and beans to an anæmic, half-clothed, shelterless wretch only prolongs the torture. The government and its officers have the best of intentions, and have spent much time, money, and labor in the relief, so that one can not put real blame on them; still one who sees the real suffering that still exists can not help but realize that there is something wrong somewhere. The officers' wives and other American ladies have formed societies to aid this work in San Juan, Mayaguez, and Ponce, and are genuinely helping hundreds; but after all, I am sure that they would be among the first to acknowledge that the peculiar conditions existing here prevent many from receiving or from giving when willing to do so, and that often they are baffled in this work.
Imagine, if you can, a planter, with a hacienda of four hundred acres of coffee, bananas, pineapples, tobacco, and a lot of other crops, having to beg rations from the government to support his family! Yet such cases are not so very uncommon in this or other parts of the island. Can you wonder that a family once accustomed to live in luxury among a host of peons, are ashamed to go barefooted among their peons, and beg for a mouthful of food?
As to the lower classes, they are dying by the hundreds for lack of nourishing food and proper treatment. They are intensely ignorant in many respects, and often full of vices, so that their way of living, and their vices, make them an easy prey to disease and starvation. My work is almost entirely among them. I was sent here the fifteenth of last December, and since then I have been engaged almost continuously in this work. There are twelve thousand persons in this “jurisdiction,” and no doctors. Between constant appeals for medicines, etc., and the charge of the city hospital, my hands are full. The latter is a lumber building, without beds or bedding, no surgical appliances or conveniences, no funds except such as I create, and yet only twelve have died in three and one-half months. Patients arrive here in the last stages of disease,—often complications of diseases,—and never a person lends a hand, or gives me a cent to help in the work. The government authorizes me to draw such rations as I may need, but—such rations! especially for a crowd of patients so debilitated that often they can not keep milk on their stomachs! I have to sell a certain quantity of rice, beans, or bacon each day to buy milk, eggs, bread, etc., etc. I have no trained nurses, and no cook who is worth her salt. I have to receipt for any trash (I say trash because it is only too useless for my needs here, though valuable elsewhere).
Though I have had wonderful success, I feel myself so deficient in knowledge that at times I feel like quitting in despair! Meanwhile, the natives are dying by the hundreds weekly from causes that are all preventable. Congress has disgusted us all! Our government has disgraced itself by going back on the authorized proclamation made by General Miles when landing here. We, who came here with the General in 1898, re-echoed his words joyfully to the poor, ignorant poor class, as well as to the better class, only to have these words thrown back in our teeth with scorn by the Spanish element, who now are confirmed in their opinions of our so-called disinterestedness (?) in declaring war! Oh, the477shame of it! What can we say in answer? We can only hang our heads and preserve silence. When Speaker Henderson and others openly declare that Congress was influenced by the monopolies in passing the Foraker bill, what can we say? We are in conscience bound to feel that the whole affair is a disgrace and a shame, unworthy of a nation that declared its actions to be most worthy, in such loud tones of voice. During two and one-half years of military service I have served Uncle Sam faithfully, and without any discredit to him or myself, as my record of service can prove, pluming my faith in the righteousness of the cause; but now I can see that they are “out-Englishing the English” in the treatment of the natives here. Would to God that some of the pro-Boer papers in the States would send honest representatives here to see the truth as it is. They would, for very shame, cease to talk about England's maltreatment of the Boers or—even the Irish!
A few days ago this town of Las Marias was favored with a flying visit of two Presbyterian ministers. They preached one sermon in a schoolhouse, though they do not speak Spanish perfectly, to a crowded house of all classes. The people voted almost unanimously inviting these gentlemen to return. This proves to me more than ever how ready the Porto Rican people are to receive the gospel, pure and simple. A colored colporteur was here, selling Bibles and Testaments, and sold out all his stock. But where are our canvassers and colporteurs? Are they stocked with less faith or energy? Would to God we had a few at work here who knew something of Spanish! My knowledge of the Seventh-day Adventist canvassers is such as to make me believe that it would be good work if our publishing houses would pick out a few good men and women, and educate them in Spanish. At the same time, “Great Controversy” ought to be translated into Spanish, together with “Two Republics,” for sale here. Any kind of a wedge, with which to break open the block of ignorant superstition, is better than none. Also a good work on Spiritualism, such as “Modern Spiritualism,” by Elder Uriah Smith, would sell like the proverbial hot cakes, as that deception permeates this island through and through.
Doctor, if you desire to start in practice, right here in this town is an excellent opening. The town itself is small, but the “jurisdiction” includes twelve thousand persons. There is no doctor here, and the city council is willing to pay a fixed stipend of from sixty to one hundred pesos for the charity work one does here. Doctors here do not furnish medicines, but prescribe only. Living is cheap, and one can do well after a year or two, when he understands the language. Do you know of one who is able to come, who cares enough for the truth to do so?
Other denominations are stepping in, supporting themselves right here, and gaining converts. What are we doing? I am the only one on the island, and am so tied by the army restrictions that I can only give Bible talks and a few studies wherever I can create or find an interest. The Seventh-day Adventists are letting an unequaled opportunity pass to sow the seed; and surely God will say to us, “Where is . . . thy brother? . . . The voice of thy brother's blood crieth unto me from the ground.”
NEWS AND NOTES
— It is estimated that the Delaware peach crop will aggregate 4,000,000 baskets.
— Unprecedented cold weather is reported in Austria and Switzerland, with heavy fall of snow.
— Germany will leave her market open to American meat until fall, in consideration of reciprocity.
— The Federal Steel Company, at Lorain, Ohio, has closed, throwing 4,000 men out of employment.
— While testing a telescope in Rochester, N. Y., July 9, workmen saw a thief stealing a crock of butter, one mile away, and caused his arrest.
— The family of the late Baron von Ketteler, who was murdered by Boxers in Peking, has received a telegram of sympathy from Li Hung Chang.
— Six hundred Afridis have attacked and killed a number of Afghans who were engaged in building a fort on the Indian frontier. Indian officials fear that another war is brewing.
— A large number of Boers purpose settling in Gazaland, Portuguese territory. Many Boer herds have already been driven across the border. It is said the Portuguese welcome the movement.
— Because of the barbarous treatment of the wounded allies by the Chinese, Admiral Seymour, at the request of the men, had all the men shot who were unable to proceed with the column. They preferred to be shot, rather than to be tortured by the Chinese.
— The British secretary of war stated, in the House of Commons, that 71 guns of position, with 11,740 rounds of ammunition; 123 field guns, with 49,400 rounds; and 297 machine guns, with 4,228,400 rounds of ammunition, had been shipped to China since April, of 1895, by British firms. A German firm had supplied China with 460,000 Mauser rifles and 3,000,000 rounds of ammunition in the same period. These are now all being used against these and the other nations. Only the other day, Russian officers, military instructors in the employ of the Chinese government, fought against Russian troops and others at Tien-tsin. Indeed, if they had not, they would have lost their heads, the same as would any Chinese officer.14
— General Diaz has been re-elected president of the Mexican Republic.
— Strikers in Rotterdam recently fired on the soldiers, wounding ten of them.
— Mr. Kogoro Takahira has been appointed Japanese minister at Washington.
— The world's Christian Endeavor Convention opened in Wesley's Chapel, London, July 13.
— Rain has fallen over nearly all India, and the prospects for crops have greatly improved.
— The Italian Chamber of Deputies has ratified the commercial treaty with the United States.
— The business portion of Prescott, Ariz., was destroyed by fire, July 15; loss, over $1,000,000.
— The output of the Cripple Creek (Colo.) mines for the six months ending with June, was $12,413,070.
— Dr. Mumm von Schwartzenstein has been appointed to succeed the late Baron von Ketteler, as German minister to China.
— The number of bodies recovered so far, from the débris of the North German Lloyd piers and steamers at Hoboken, N. J., is 178.
— The governor of Honan, a province of China between Shanghai and Peking, has issued a proclamation in favor of the Boxers.
— The State Department of the United States has made public its note to the European Powers, defining the policy of this country in regard to China.
— The governor of Port Arthur, China, reports that 40,000 Manchurian troops were within nine miles of Niu-chuang, July 7, and had destroyed the Russian mines.
— The French Chamber of Deputies and the Senate recently voted an additional 14,500,000 francs ($2,798,500) for the purpose of carrying on French operations in China.
— The union employees of the St. Louis street-car company have renewed the strike, recently called off. They claim that the company is not living up to its agreement.
— The commerce of Montreal for the year ending with June, was the largest in the history of that port. The customs revenue has increased more than fifty per cent since 1895.
— A steamer arriving at Victoria, British Columbia, from Sydney, Australia, reports that the British flag has been raised over Savage Island, 300 miles northeast of the Tonga Islands.
— The number of persons now receiving relief in India is 6,013,000. The governor of Bombay reports that there were 10,320 deaths from cholera, and 6,502 fatalities from famine, during the last week in June.
— The Chinese minister at Washington, Wu Ting Fang, has sent a dispatch to the Taotai, of Shantung, China, requesting him to cable any information he may have in regard to the fate of United States Minister Conger.
— England has ordered eight regiments in India, with artillery, to prepare for service in China. Italy is preparing to send 5,000 men, and the United States talks of keeping an army of 16,000 men over there during hostilities.
— During the year ending June 30 the total amount of the business of the money-order division of the New York City post office, was $149,254,375, as against $111,772,618 for the preceding year, an increase of thirty-three per cent.
— President Steyn, of the late Orange Free State, and General De Wet are retreating into the mountainous country of South Africa, with about 3,000 men. Lord Roberts reports several skirmishes, in which the Boers were defeated.
— The National Educational Association held its annual convention in Charleston, S. C., July 10-14. It recommended “the extension of the American common school system to Cuba, Porto Rico, and the Philippine Islands, as the best means of laying the foundations of social order and effective local self-government.”
— It is stated that “the Japanese on this side of the world are now among the elements of disturbance. In a big fishing town in British Columbia, the canners have combined, and will give no more than twenty cents a fish. The white fishermen demand twenty-five cents. Of the 7,000 fishermen, 4,000 are Japanese, and they are taking anything the canners offer. The whites refuse to fish, and have threatened the Japanese if they continue. Every Japanese has a rifle in his boat ready for the whites.”
— Since Porto Rico has fallen into the hands of the United States, cheap labor, much of it from neighboring islands, especially the British West Indies, has rushed into it. The immigrant inspector at New York, who was sent to Porto Rico to look into the condition of the islands with respect to immigration, has returned to this country, and says that Porto Rico has already a surplus of laborers. He “favors a vigorous enforcement of the Federal Immigration law,” and states that “there is considerable friction between native laborers and those who have rushed in, many of them a bad class of people from Martinique and Saint Thomas, ready to underbid.”
EXPERIENCE
By D. T. Shireman
It gives me pleasure to have the privilege of saying a few words through the REVIEW AND HERALD. From week to week for many years, and in the many places we have called home, the REVIEW has come to us laden with precious truth. It came to us when we were young and strong; and now, while age is making its marks upon us, it comes, a welcome messenger, telling us that the battle will soon be over. As we see the names that often appeared in its columns dropping out, we are reminded that we are in an enemy’s land; and as new names appear, may the same Spirit rest upon the writers that caused the pioneers of this message to write for its pages.
We receive many letters that fill our hearts with joy, and tell us that the writers have kept track of us these years, through the reports in the REVIEW written by us. No doubt many think it strange that we have changed our home so many times. Well, I will tell the reason. Many years ago, while we lived in Iowa, the Lord said to this people that families should move into cities and new places, and live the truth; and that, by a humble, godly life, the truth would be preached.
If each family had followed this word faithfully, where would we be to-day? Many cities would have been warned. One faithful family would have warned the largest city in the world since that time. The Lord pity us for doing so little. May our young men and women who are starting out in the cause realize the blessed advantages they have.
When we accepted the truth, no institutes were held for Bible workers and others; there were no camp-meetings, no Conferences, no houses of worship. No one thought of being paid for his preaching. Oh, that the Lord would raise up men and women, and so fill them with the spirit of the message, and of sacrifice, that they could not keep still, on account of the burden for the thousands who sit in darkness!
Do not be afraid of starving. There is no danger. It is true that we could tell you some of our experiences, when it seemed at times as if the wolf would get the upper hand. But when the Lord saw best, the needed blessing came. How glad we were that we had held on when all looked dark! We would not take a million worlds like this, and have settled down in one place, and perhaps had a few farms and a bank account. The souls that are to-day rejoicing in the truth are worth more to us than all the wealth of the rich in this world. The desire of our heart is to meet our Heavenly Father, and say, Here are the souls you have given us to share the joy of eternity with us.
I would say to our young people in this Southern field, Take hold of this work. Begin just where you are. First let the truth have its sanctifying effect on your own heart; then, with the love of God for poor, perishing souls, do what you find to do just where you are. Then we shall soon have a native ministry—workmen approved of God, burdened down with all they can do.
I began this to write a short report; but I see I have made a failure; but will let it go.
D. T. SHIREMAN.
Hildebran, N. C.
THE ONTARIO CAMP-MEETING.
By J. H. WATSON
The Ontario camp-meeting is now in the past, but the memory of it will linger with all who were present; and with some its influence will remain till life on this earth, in its present condition, shall end. That it was a time of refreshing was acknowledged by all, without a single exception, at the last social meeting held on the grounds.
It was a scene long to be remembered, when, on the first Sabbath afternoon, nearly all present, including the ministers and workers, engaged in confession of sins, and in prayer for full and perfect liberty in Christ Jesus. The work of heart-searching, which was begun at that meeting, continued through the remaining days.
Nowhere was the guidance of the Lord more manifest than in the carrying on of the Conference business. As is usual on such occasions, some perplexing questions had to be dealt with; but the Lord did not leave his work to finite beings without giving his controlling Spirit to direct.
Although this Conference is only in the first year of its existence, its prospects are favorable. To those who have contributed to its support in its infancy, it is a great relief to learn that its financial condition has steadily improved.
The urgent calls for the ministry of the Word are so numerous that it is impossible for the Conference Committee to supply them all, with the present limited corps of workers.
We hope that the influence of the meeting will extend to every lover of truth in the province, and that all will be stirred by the Spirit of the Lord in such a way that the year on which we have entered will show such a growth not only in numbers, but in spirituality, that the number of our workers can be greatly augmented, and the many opportunities the Lord is holding out to us be improved to the very best advantage, while the winds of strife and commotion are being held.
Harmony and good will were the characteristic features of the meeting. When the enemy came in like a flood, in a desperate effort to bring in disunion, there was such a rallying to the standard raised by the Lord that the enemy was driven out in defeat, and notes of victory and songs of freedom resounded throughout the camp.
Resolutions suggested by committees for advance steps in all the different branches of work before us were so heartily welcomed, and were adopted in such a spirit, that there is every reason to expect that all will unite in one supreme effort to co-operate with the Lord in extending the work of the Third Angel's Message throughout our borders, and thence to regions beyond.
Perhaps the most hearty response was made in taking hold to carry out the plan for the relief of our educational institutions; and as a result, we confidently expect a more complete unification of our churches.
The preaching was pointed and practical, being mostly upon the fundamental principles of present truth. An exceptional interest was evinced by the citizens of Guelph. A pavilion of twice the dimensions of the one in use would doubtless have been filled to overflowing. Hundreds of persons were compelled to stand to listen to the truths presented. We were favored with the presence of Elder A. J. Breed, superintendent of the District; Elder J. W. Collie, of Battle Creek College; L. A. Smith, editor of the Sentinel of Liberty; and Dr. John F. Morse, of the Battle Creek Sanitarium.
The last Sunday of the camp-meeting the ordinance of baptism was administered to thirteen persons, in a stream not far from the camp. A large audience assembled to witness the scene. The Spirit of the Lord was present, and deep impressions were made upon the minds of the people.
J. H. WATSON.
AUGUST STUDY OF THE FIELD: PART I.
“The Needs of Mexico.”
July 29 to August 4.
(Text-book, Missionary Magazine.)
1. How do the educated classes of Mexico look upon any form of religion?
2. Tell something of the religious belief of the poorer classes.
3. Why could the self-supporting laborer who is able to employ the natives, accomplish a good work among them?
4. Mention some plans that might prove a means of reaching these people.
5. Describe the work that has already been entered into with success. Mention other openings of the same kind.
6. What publications have been issued in the Spanish language? Name additional ones needed.
7. What has been done by the colporteur in Tacubaya?
8. Mention other countries in which the Spanish publications can be used. What is the aggregate population of these countries?
9. What can you say of the translation of the New Testament and its circulation?
10. Give several reasons that should lead our young people to fit themselves for labor in the Spanish fields.
11. What religion permeates all Spanish-speaking countries? In what particular is the Third Angel’s Message especially due to their inhabitants?
SPECIAL NOTICES
By L. A. Hoopes
CAMP-MEETINGS FOR 1900.
DISTRICT ONE.
Virginia, Richmond, — Aug. 9-20
Vermont, St. Johnsbury, — Aug. 16-27
Maine, Ellsworth, — Aug. 23 to Sept. 3
New York, Lyons, — Aug. 30 to Sept. 10
West Virginia, — Sept. 13-24
DISTRICT TWO.
Alabama, Fruithurst, — Aug. 2-12
Georgia, Norcross, — Aug. 10-19
Carolinas, Asheville, N. C., — Aug. 23 to Sept. 2
Tennessee River, — Sept. 6-16
Cumberland Mission, Harriman, Tenn., — Sept. 14-23
DISTRICT THREE
Michigan, Ionia, — Aug. 30 to Sept. 10
Ohio, Dayton, — Aug. 15-27
Wisconsin (local), Green Bay, — Aug. 20-27
Illinois, Kankakee, — Aug. 23 to Sept. 2
Indiana, La Fayette, — Aug. 16-26
Indiana, Muncie, — Sept. 13-23
DISTRICT FOUR.
Nebraska (local), Oxford, — Aug. 28 to Sept. 2
Nebraska (State), Seward, — Sept. 18-23
DISTRICT FIVE.
Texas (State), Dallas, — Aug. 2-12
Kansas (local), Stockton, — July 26 to Aug. 5
Kansas (local), Clay Center, — Aug. 9-19
Kansas (State), Emporia, — Sept. 20-30
Arkansas, Booneville, — Aug. 9-20
Missouri, Kansas City, — Aug. 16-27
Oklahoma (State), Oklahoma City, O. T., — Aug. 30 to Sept. 10
Colorado (State), Denver, — Sept. 6-17
Colorado (local), Grand Junction, — July 26 to Aug. 1
DISTRICT SIX.
California, Long Beach, — Aug. 23 to Sept. 2
Montana (local), Red Lodge, — Aug. 16-26
Montana (local), Bitter Root, Woodside, — Aug. 30 to Sept. 9
Upper Columbia (local), North Yakima, Wash., — Aug. 9-19
Utah, Salt Lake City, — Aug. 15-22
Announcement of later meetings will be published in due time. Particulars as to the time and place of holding State and local camp-meetings should be sent to the undersigned as soon as definitely planned. L. A. Hoopes, *Sec. Gen. Conf.
