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Overcoming Difficulties

“MUCH more efficient work can be done in the canvassing field than has yet been done. The canvasser should not rest satisfied unless he is constantly improving. He should make thorough

preparation, but should not be content with a set form of words; he should give the Lord a chance to work with his efforts and impress his mind. The love of Jesus abiding in his heart will enable him to devise means to gain access to individuals and families. . . . Look at the Waldenses. See what plans they devised that the light of the gospel might shine into benighted minds. We should not labor with the expectation of receiving our reward in this life, but with our eyes fixed steadfastly upon the prize at the end of the race. Men and women are wanted now who are as true to duty as the needle to the pole—men and women who will work without having their way smoothed and every obstacle removed.” “The canvassing work is God’s means of reaching many that would not otherwise be impressed with the truth.”—“Testimonies for the Church,” Vol. V, pages 396, 406, 405.

From this instruction it will be seen that God desires that every canvasser should seek to devise means of getting the truth into the homes of the people, even in the face of most discouraging and forbidding conditions; and, that “the love of Jesus abiding in his heart” will enable him to do this. As an illustration of this principle, we give the following experience:—

Some time ago, a humble, God-fearing canvasser was sent to a certain Texas city to canvass for one of our books. It seemed impossible for him to interest the people, and for a time it looked as if he would make a complete failure. However, he did not give up, and seek to find some good excuse to return home; but sought God earnestly for wisdom and guidance. About that time, there arose a municipal question of general interest, which received much attention. The daily papers discussed it freely, and contained frequent articles from the leading citizens. In this, our faithful worker saw his opportunity. He was not slow to grasp it, for he believed that the Lord had heard his prayers. He began to write for the papers himself. His articles were so clear-cut and convincing that the papers were glad to publish them free of charge. In these articles, he gave frequent quotations from his book, always being particular to give the title of the book from which they were taken. In this way the people became interested in that book, and by the sound principles set forth in the quotations published were made to see what a good book it was. As a result, this brother took orders for, and delivered, several hundred copies in the very city where at one time it looked as if he could do nothing.

Now suppose he had said, when the outlook was so discouraging, ‘It’s no use: I might as well quit where I am, and go home.’ How different the result would have been! Eternity alone can reveal the good which he accomplished by his perseverance in placing so many books in the homes of the people, to say nothing of his own satisfaction and financial advantage. May his experience be an object-lesson to others, to devise, under the blessing of God, a way out of every difficulty. “And think not to say within yourselves, We have Abraham to our father: for I say unto you, that God is able of these stones to raise up children unto Abraham.” Matt. 3:9.

In the circulation of our publications, it often occurs that where conditions are the less favorable, more books are sold. This is one difference between the work of God and that of the world, so that “hard times” need not stop us from working. The Lord is using marvelous means to circulate our books in many of the European countries, where there are difficulties and hardships of which we in America know nothing. The work in these difficult fields is making tremendous strides. God is blessing the efforts put forth to overcome every obstacle, and the message is going with mighty power. The workers are often sorely perplexed to know how to surmount some governmental ruling or other hindrance, but they ask God to lead them in devising just the right plan, and then they faithfully and vigorously set at work to find it. They believe that God will direct them, and he does. Let us remember that God is the same in America as in the regions beyond, and that “man’s extremity is God’s opportunity.”

The Publishing Work

Conducted under the auspices of the General Conference Publishing Department.

C. H. JONES - - - - Chairman

E. R. PALMER - - - - Secretary

H. H. HALL - - - Assistant Secretary

Current Mention

—A report from London states that as a result of the quarrel between the shah of Persia and the government, the shah has left the capital with a large escort, including his close supporters. It is believed that he intends to quit his dominion.

—A committee of the Interdenominational Missionary Union of Washington, D. C., has been appointed to call upon President Roosevelt to secure his co-operation in preventing the introduction of the English barmaid system in the saloons of Washington.

—The postmaster-general has announced an agreement with the British government, providing for letter postage of two cents an ounce between this country and Great Britain and Ireland. The two-cent rate does not go into effect, however, until the first of October.

—A tornado which passed over southern Nebraska and portions of northern Kansas last week was more destructive, and covered more territory, than any similar storm which has visited that region in many years. Twenty-one persons were killed, five were fatally injured, and a score of others hurt.

—Dr. Wilfred Grenfell, the noted missionary-physician to Labrador, is reported to have had a narrow escape from death recently, when, with a pack of dogs, he was carried out to sea on an ice-floe. He was compelled to kill some of the dogs in order to save himself from being devoured by them, and in order to provide himself with adequate protection from the biting wind. He was finally rescued by boats sent out from the land.

—English detectives, aided by Pinkerton men, have been working for some time in New York under the direction of the British government on the theory that an important branch of the East Indian revolutionary movement is in existence there. It is stated that the Clan-na-Gael and other Irish societies are aiding the Hindus in arranging for a general East Indian uprising, which they expect to take place in about ten years. In the meantime careful preparations are to be made in order that the undertaking may be a success.

—An important archeological discovery is reported to have been made recently in the district of San Ignacio Huatusco, State of Vera Cruz, Mexico. Ruins of ancient pyramids and other prehistoric buildings were found in the deep recesses of the tropical forest.

—Commander Robert E. Peary is planning to start again for the north pole about the first of July, provided sufficient funds are raised by that time to finish financing the expedition. He claims that his experience on former polar expeditions will enable him to reach his destination.

—In recognition of the discovery of a cure for cerebro-spinal meningitis, John D. Rockefeller has given to the Rockefeller Institute of New York City, $500,000, which will be used for the erection of a new hospital near the present institute. The principal object in the establishment of this institute is to facilitate medical and scientific research.

—By one of the provisions of the currency bill passed by Congress in the last hours of the session, the banks of the country with which are deposited government funds must pay a tax of at least one per cent per annum upon such funds. There is about $72,000,000 of such funds now on deposit with the banks. Heretofore the banks have had the use of this money free of charge; they are much opposed to the new arrangement.

—The north-bound Great Northern train was held up near Great Falls, Mont., on the night of May 30, and the conductor was compelled at the point of a pistol to go through the train collecting money from the passengers. The robbers prove to have been three boys, ranging in age from fifteen to seventeen years, the youngest of the trio having planned the operations and superintended carrying them out. The leader had planned also to hold up a train a few miles distant on the Montana Central line.

—For the first time in the history of the Chinese in America, action has been taken to establish a center of Confucianism in this country. This initial step was taken by the Minister of China to the United States, Mr. Wu Ting Fang. At a mass-meeting held in the Chinese theater, in New York City, Mr. Wu delivered an address in which he called for subscriptions for the building of a Confucian temple in Chinatown. Mr. Wu himself is an earnest Confucian, as are also most of the Chinese in this country, and his appeal for funds met with ready response, especially from wealthy Chinamen, many of whom came promptly to the platform and signed their names to the subscription paper, pledging thus in a few minutes a sum reported at about one hundred thousand dollars. Minister Wu said that the temple would contain not only halls of worship, but also a library, reading-room, and gymnasium. He expressed his opinion that such a temple would add much to the strength of his people in New York. He added, however, that in spite of the high-sounding designation, the proposed temple will be more like a school or an association building, its purpose being mainly to teach and to facilitate the dissemination of Confucian philosophy.

A Suggestive Article

By K. C. R.

THE Catholic Tribune (Dubuque, Iowa) of April 23, 1908, contains an article entitled, “Deficiencies of Our Constitution.” The article deals with the First Amendment to the Constitution, which says, “Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof,” and comments upon it, in part as follows:—

“If all religions, present and future, Asiatic and African, Mormons and free-lovers, anarchists and atheists, are to be understood thereby, then this amendment is not only very unwise, but unjust, and never can be carried out. No government allows immoral religions or religions dangerous to the state. Every government is obliged to protect the religious interest of its people; and, if feasible, even to foster them. And, consequently, it can not tolerate any intolerant or immoral religions. Have not the European constitutions been framed more wisely by granting an equality to two or three or four religions, reserving the right to merely tolerate other religions according to their best knowledge?”

The writer of the foregoing paragraph utterly fails to comprehend that the state can grant perfect freedom to any and all religious sects, to practise any religion whatsoever, and at the same time prohibit any uncivil acts which might be committed by “free-lovers,” “anarchists,” etc., under the garb of religion. The provision of the First Amendment to the Constitution, which says that “Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion,” demonstrates the great wisdom that was exercised by the founders of this country in the framing of the Constitution. The words plainly teach a total separation between church and the state. This question would never have been raised by the writer of the foregoing, had he discriminated between the spheres which the church and the state properly occupy.

Note the significant question that this critic of this amendment to the Constitution of the United States asks: “Have not the European constitutions been framed more wisely by granting an equality to two or three or four religions,” and reserving the right to merely tolerate other religions according to their best knowledge? This question reveals the same antichristian idea that has characterized the Roman Catholic Church throughout all her past history. Read the history of the fourth century, when the emperor Constantine was required to decide which of the various sects of religion existing at that time was the Christian religion, and you will find that it was the Catholic religion which was approved by the emperor. The method outlined in this editorial would necessitate that the government should decide which religion is the right, or Christian, religion as it did in the days of Constantine. It would not be difficult to forecast what denomination it would be that would reserve “the right to merely tolerate other denominations according to their best knowledge.” That this is precisely what the Roman Catholic Church has done in the past, and what she aims to do in the future, is evident to the students of past and present history.

The whole question is so transparent that even the superficial reader can discern the real meaning of this writer. Again, it should be noted that Rome’s boasted love for the United States’ Constitution is but an empty profession, as is indicated when she asks the question: “Have not the European constitutions been framed more wisely?” It might be added in this connection that the Roman Catholic denomination could be as clearly justified in her efforts to have the First Amendment to the Constitution revised so that it could establish some national religion, as the National Reform Association in seeking for an amendment in order that their cherished ideas of religion may be established by the state.

Never was a time in the history of this country when the principles that underlie this government were more in jeopardy from the hands of those who are seeking to bring about their so-called reforms.

K. C. R.

Union College Summer School

THIS summer school holds from June 23 to August 4. Applications should be in by June 15. Application blanks and the special bulletin giving full information may be obtained by addressing The Principal, Union College Summer School, College View, Neb.

Notice !

By I. N. WILLIAMS

THE fifth annual session of the West Pennsylvania Conference of Seventh-day Adventists will convene on the camp-ground at Oil City, Pa., June 19, 1908, at 9 A. M., for the election of officers and the transaction of such other business as may properly come before the conference delegates. Every church in the conference should be represented by duly appointed delegates.

I. N. WILLIAMS, Vice-President.

Camp-Meetings for 1908

ATLANTIC UNION CONFERENCE Central New England, West Newton (Boston), Mass. ............ June 18-28 New York, Norwich ............ Sept. 10-20

CENTRAL UNION CONFERENCE Wyoming, Crawford, Neb. ........ June 18-28 Missouri, Sedalia ............ Aug. 6-16 Kansas, Ottawa ............ Aug. 13-23 Colorado, Pueblo ............ Aug. 20-30

COLUMBIA UNION CONFERENCE East Pennsylvania, Scranton .... June 11-21 West Pennsylvania, Oil City .... June 18-28 Chesapeake, Wilmington, Del., June 25 .........................to July 5 Ohio, Mansfield ............ Aug. 13-23

LAKE UNION CONFERENCE North Michigan (Northern Peninsula), Gladstone .................... June 22-29 Southern Illinois ............ July 30 to Aug. 9 West Michigan ............ Aug. 13-23 East Michigan, Lapeer ........ Aug. 20-30 North Michigan (conference), Petoskey ......................... Aug. 27 to Sept. 6 Wisconsin, Madison ........ Aug. 31 to Sept. 13

NORTH PACIFIC UNION CONFERENCE Montana, Great Falls ............ June 18-28

NORTHERN UNION CONFERENCE South Dakota, Woonsocket ...... June 11-21 North Dakota, Velva ............ June 22-29 North Dakota (local), Dickinson, July 6-12 Iowa, Nevada ............ Aug. 27 to Sept. 6

PACIFIC UNION CONFERENCE Southern California, Los Angeles, Aug. 6-16 California (local), Eureka ...... Aug. 6-16

SOUTHERN UNION CONFERENCE Louisiana, Lake Charles .......... Aug. 6-16 Tennessee River, Dixon .......... Sept. 3-13 Alabama, Cullman ............ Sept. 3-13

SOUTHEASTERN UNION CONFERENCE South Carolina, Greenville, July 24 to Aug. 3 Georgia, Atlanta ............ Aug. 6-16 North Carolina, Lexington ...... Aug. 13-23 Cumberland, Cleveland, Tenn., Aug. 26 ........................to Sept. 6 Florida, Palatka ............ Oct. 1-12

SOUTHWESTERN UNION CONFERENCE Texas, Nacogdoches ............ July 7-14 Oklahoma (local), Muskogee ........ July 15-20 Texas, Keene ............ July 30 to Aug. 10 Oklahoma (State), Enid ............ Aug. 20-31

WESTERN CANADIAN UNION CONFERENCE Manitoba, Carman ............ June 23-28 Alberta, Lacombe ............ July 9-19 Saskatchewan, Lumsden ............ July 1-5

The presidents of the various conferences are requested to forward any information which will enable us to publish a complete and correct list of the camp-meetings appointed for the present season. If any changes are made in either time or place of meetings already appointed, notice should be forwarded at once.

Congratulating the United States Senate

By K. C. R.

THE W. C. T. U. Convention for the District of Columbia was held June 3, in the Temple Baptist Church, Washington, D. C. Mrs. M. E. Catlin, a prominent worker of the W. C. T. U., and vice-president of the board of trustees of this organization, said:—

“Friday, May 16, the Senate passed the Sunday Rest bill, but it did not come up in the House. So we have yet no Sunday rest law. As soon as we heard the Senate had passed the bill, we sent congratulations to them, with the wish that the District Committee of the House would act upon the bill. But we shall have to wait longer to get a Sunday rest law.”

These words show the attitude of the W. C. T. U. organization in the District of Columbia regarding the question of Sunday legislation. Their joy was so great on learning of the passage of the Johnston Sunday bill by the Senate, that they sent congratulations to the senators, with a wish that the House Committee would act upon the bill. The anxiety thus shown to secure a Sunday law in the District of Columbia should arouse every Seventh-day Adventist to earnestness in improving the little time that the speaker regretfully said they would have to wait to secure a Sunday rest law. About six months will intervene before Congress meets again.

K. C. R.

Sunday Closing Enforced in Alexandria

JUSTICE THOMPSON of the Alexandria, Va., police court, in a decision on June 1, 1908, declared that hereafter fruit stores, pool rooms, and other places of business must be closed on Sunday. The justice imposed a fine of two dollars ($2) upon two violators of the law for keeping their places of business open on that day.

Christian Liberty

By K. C. RUSSELL; W. A. COLCORD

Reports, Notes, and Comments Pertaining

to the Current History of the

Rights of Conscience

Conducted by the Religious Liberty Bureau

K. C. RUSSELL, - - - - - Chairman

W. A. COLCORD, - - - - - Secretary

The Principals' Meeting

By Frederick Griggs

In accordance with the action of the recent General Conference Committee Council held at Washington, the meeting of the principals of our advanced and intermediate schools, and of the educational secretaries of our union conferences, will be held at Cleveland, Ohio, July 3-9. The principals' meeting will be preceded by the meeting of the National Educational Association held at the same place, June 29 to July 3. It is anticipated that nearly all who attend the principals' meeting will attend this meeting of the association, as it will suggest many valuable ideas.

We believe that this coming meeting will be one of the most important which our educators have ever held. Our young people all over the world are arousing to the great work which is being given them to do. As a consequence, we must make great advancement in our intermediate and advanced school work, as these schools have the most important work to do in preparing these young men and women for service. The lines of advance before our schools are many, and it is for the consideration of these important subjects that this meeting is called. The one great question, How can we better train our young men and women most quickly for service? is in itself of the utmost importance. This meeting is called to help us answer this question. We trust that the boards of management of all our advanced and intermediate schools will see to it that the principals of these schools are in attendance, and that our union conference committees will arrange also for the educational secretaries to be present. We look for most substantial benefits to our school work as the result of this meeting.

FREDERICK GRIGGS.

Canvassers' Institute in Georgia

By G. W. WELLS

BEGINNING Wednesday, July 1, 1908, a canvassers' institute will be conducted in southern Georgia, in Brooks County, at the church known as the Dixie Church. We hope our people in this section of the country will plan to attend. If there are those who do not live at this place, but who expect to come, they should write at once to A. L. Manous, 602 Capitol Ave., Atlanta, Ga.

G. W. WELLS, President.

Notice!

By H. S. Shaw

THE annual camp-meeting for the Seventh-day Adventists of Saskatchewan, Canada, will be held in the village of Lumsden, Saskatchewan, July 1-5, 1908. This place is situated about twenty miles north of Regina, on the Canadian Northern Railroad, and is a central point for our people in this field. Good ministerial help is promised us for both the English and German languages, and we have reason to expect the best meeting of the kind ever held in Saskatchewan. Let all our people in this province begin now to get ready to come. None can afford to miss this meeting. H. S. SHAW.

Union College Calendar

THE annual bulletin of Union College is ready for mailing. It contains a number of important announcements which every friend and patron of the institution will desire to see. Especially interesting are the plans, now perfected, of the normal department. The past year has been one of the most successful in the history of the college. The enrolment was the next highest—five hundred sixty. The graduating class was the largest—twenty-nine members, not counting courses of academic grade. All are Christians, and nearly all enter at once upon some line of evangelical work. The canvassing institute was one of the largest ever held, nearly one hundred fifty members entering the field at its close. The religious interest has been good, there being nearly one hundred baptisms among the students, and more than one hundred other baptisms. The prospects for the coming year indicate a larger attendance than can well be accommodated. Students are not wanted who can be accommodated in conference schools and academies. Students must make application early, in order to be sure of accommodations. Application blanks and copies of the new bulletin may be obtained free by addressing the president, C. C. Lewis, College View, Neb.

Publications Wanted

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

George W. Long, Box 578, St. James, Mo., periodicals and tracts for missionary purposes.

W. G. Ringgold, Georgiana, Ala., Life and Health, Instructor, Little Friend, Watchman.

Business Notices

THIS department is conducted especially for the accommodation of the Seventh-day Adventist readers of this paper.

Brief business notices will be published subject to the discretion of the publishers, and on compliance with the following—

Conditions

Any person unknown to the managers of this paper must send with his advertisement satisfactory written recommendation. Such recommendation should come from one of our ministers, or from the elder of a Seventh-day Adventist church. It is not enough to refer to some individual by name. Secure his recommendation in writing and send it.

We open no accounts for advertising, and cash must accompany each order.

A charge of one dollar will be made for each insertion of forty words or less. Each additional word, initial, or group of figures in excess of forty, will cost three cents.

No discount for several insertions.

WANTED.—Seventh-day Adventist job printer. Must be good job compositor. Give experience and state wages expected. Roscoe Printing House, Essex Junction, Vt.

PERSONS desiring any kind of property in Seattle or in the State of Washington, please communicate with the Bremerton Development Company, Seattle, Wash.

FOR SALE.—Our home in Boulder, Colo., near sanitarium, church, and church-school. Six-room modern house, barn, and fruit tract; also four-room cottage with bath, good barn, half acre land in fruit. Address A. W. Lane, Boulder, Colo.

FOR SALE.—Sanitarium Cooking Oil, pure and healthful; no odor; keeps indefinitely; 5-gal. can, $3.50; 10-gal. can, $7; crate of 8 one-gal. cans, 80 cents a gal.; 64 cents a gal. in ½ bbl. and bbl. lots; 30 gal. and 50 gal. Address Sanitarium Cooking Oil Co., Louisville, Ky.

STEREOPTICON SLIDES.—Specially prepared for Seventh-day Adventist workers, and dealing entirely with present truth. They will help in the proclamation of the message. Colored, 30 cents; plain, 20 cents. Send for circular. Address John M. Wagner, 165 Dearborn St., Philadelphia, Pa.

FOR SALE.—Beautiful Imported Bible Cardboard Mottoes; all have flowers with silver letters. Cord furnished to hang mottoes with. Special for 60 days: 5 for 50 cents; 12, $1; 25, $1.75; 50, $3; 100, $5. More you buy, the cheaper they are. All sent by mail. Address Hampton Art Company, Hampton, Iowa.

FOR SALE.—Molds to make cement shingles, weather-boards, bricks, etc. $10 each. Cheaper than wood. Easy to make. Last one hundred years if made by formula I furnish. Full particulars and samples, $1. Profits are to enable me to do self-supporting medical missionary work in this State. The $1 you send is applied on mold when you buy one or more. Address E. P. Auger, Corinth, Miss.

Obituaries

By J. M. Stansbury; Frank Petitt; W. F. Swartz; C. H. Castle; John Norton Loughborough; Mrs. Emma O'Mara

BADGER.—Died at her home in Clarkston, Wash., April 1, 1908, Sister Badger, in the seventy-ninth year of her age. She was a member of the Seventh-day Adventist Church, and loved the message, and was ever ready to help in the cause of truth. She leaves a husband and one grandchild to mourn their loss. Words of comfort were spoken at the funeral by Elder Presson (Baptist). J. M. STANSBURY.

MUNGER.—Died at her home, near Otter Lake, Mich., May 2, 1908, Sister Emily Munger, aged 50 years, 6 months, and 12 days. She is survived by her husband, three daughters, and two sons. Sister Munger became a member of the Seventh-day Adventist church in January of the present year. She died in full assurance of faith in the blessed Redeemer. Words of comfort were spoken by Elder William Ostrander, from Heb. 9: 27. FRANK PETITT.

CHARLTON.—Died in Du Bois, Pa., May 12, 1908, as the result of an accident, George Charlton, aged 18 years and 2 months. He was killed by a train while crossing a railroad track with his father. Both were struck, but the father escaped. The father and mother are members of the Philipsburg church, and the boy attended Sabbath-school when they were living there. The funeral service was conducted by the writer, words of comfort being spoken from John 14: 1-3. W. F. SWARTZ.

CASTLE.—Died at the Portland Sanitarium, Portland, Ore., April 4, 1908, of pneumonia, Fred E. Castle, aged 43 years, 2 months, and 7 days. He was born near Battle Creek, Mich., Jan. 28, 1865. He leaves a daughter of twelve years, besides father, mother, one sister, and three brothers to mourn their loss. The writer and his little girl were the only relatives present with him in his last days. During his illness he suffered most excruciating pain, yet bore it all with marvelous patience and without complaint. The funeral service was conducted by Elder C. W. Flaiz, who spoke words of instruction and encouragement from Rev. 14: 12. C. H. CASTLE.

BOND.—Dr. Carl W. Bond, cousin of Elders W. G. and Frank Bond, who are in Spain, was born in Sonoma County, Cal., June 27, 1871, and died of heart failure, while bathing in Russian River, Healdsburg, May 12, 1908, aged 36 years, 10 months, and 15 days. He was baptized and joined the Seventh-day Adventist church of Lemoore, Cal., when twelve years of age. He leaves to mourn, his wife, his father, two sisters, and many other relatives and friends. The funeral service was conducted by the writer, near Santa Rosa, May 14; and our brother was laid to rest in the family cemetery, sleeping in Jesus, soon to hear the call of the Life-giver. J. N. LOUGHBOROUGH.

RICHARDSON.—Died in Altoona, Wis., April 24, 1908, of cancer of the stomach, Mrs. Sabra Bowers Richardson, aged 76 years, 8 months, and 18 days. Sister Richardson was converted at the age of twelve, and in 1888 the knowledge of God's true Sabbath was brought to her, which she gladly accepted. Although much of the time she was separated from those of like faith, yet her faith in the third angel's message never wavered. She was an earnest, consistent Christian to the end. Her godly example was felt by all with whom she came in contact. Many times during the last few weeks of her life she repeated the first verse of the fifty-seventh and one hundred third psalms. A few days before she passed away, her only son, Frank W. Richardson, who had come from Nebraska to visit his dying mother, was himself suddenly claimed by death. They now rest side by side in Forest Hill Cemetery, at Eau Claire, Wis. Five daughters remain to mourn the loss of a loving Christian mother. Elder Byron Post, of Chippewa Falls, Wis., conducted the funeral services, using as his text Heb. 9: 27, 28. MRS. EMMA O'MARA.

Changsha Reinforcements and Mission Sorrow

BROTHER AND SISTER P. J. LAIRD, of Changsha, China, are made glad, after their long wait for reinforcements, by the safe arrival at their station of Elder R. F. Cottrell and wife and Miss Schilberg. Brethren Anderson, Hankins, and Selmon accompanied them to Changsha, making it indeed a time of rejoicing to these faithful workers laboring so long alone in the densely populated province of Hunan. We shall look forward to reports from Changsha with much interest.

A LETTER from Brother J. V. Willson, dated May 4, says that on that day he had received a telegram from the Somabula mission, announcing the death of Brother A. Butterfield’s little daughter. Brother Butterfield first had malarial fever, then their only child was taken with it. Later the mother, from overwork and anxiety, was prostrated, which left Brother Walston alone with the care and work of the mission. Surely this distressing situation must appeal strongly to every heart for sympathy and earnest prayer in their behalf.

General Conference Workers in the Field

Several members of the General Conference Committee are now absent from Washington attending the annual camp-meetings. Last week, Elder G. B. Thompson and Prof. Frederick Griggs went to the Northern Union Conference, and Elder K. C. Russell to the Atlantic Union Conference.

Elder W. G. Kneeland, the president of the Jamaica Conference, came to Washington a short time ago to secure special treatment for his little son, whose health has been seriously affected by his prolonged stay in a tropical climate. Brother Kneeland will return to his field of labor as soon as circumstances will permit.

Elder Burden Arrives in Japan

THE news has been received of the safe arrival of Elder W. D. Burden and family at Yokohama, Japan, May 2.

Central American Conference Address

THE new address of the Central American Conference is Villa Blanca, Avenida Hipodromo, Guatemala City, Guatemala, C. A.

Elder Westworth Visits Headquarters

AMONG the visitors at headquarters last week was Elder W. A. Westworth, who was on his way to the South, having been elected president of the Southeastern Union Conference.

Lenore Heald Awarded University Scholarship

Miss LENORE HEALD, daughter of Dr. G. H. Heald, the editor of Life and Health, has been awarded a four-year scholarship in the Department of Arts and Sciences of the George Washington University of this city. This honor was conferred after a competitive examination. The scholarship is the equivalent of about six hundred dollars in cash.

Nurse Sails for India

MISS BERTHA FULLER, a graduate nurse from the Boulder (Colo.) Sanitarium, sailed from New York, Thursday, June 4, for India. In England she will be joined by another nurse, to be provided by the British Union Conference, if arrangements are satisfactorily perfected, and together they will go on to India, in response to an urgent call for help at the Mussoorie Sanitarium.

New Edition of Outline of Mission Fields

A NEW edition of “Outline of Mission Fields” will soon be published by the Mission Board. This very interesting little booklet has been prepared in order to give a brief history of the work of this denomination in lands outside the United States, from the beginning of missionary operations to the close of last year. When the new edition is ready, due announcement will be made in these columns.

South Lancaster Academy Annual Announcement

The twenty-seventh annual announcement of South Lancaster Academy is now ready for distribution among prospective patrons of the school. This announcement will be found complete in practically every detail. The strong faculty secured for the coming school year would seem to insure a high degree of success. For a copy of this announcement, address Prof. B. F. Machlan, South Lancaster, Mass.

Death of Brother G. Sander

THE cable brings another unwelcome message, announcing the death of Brother G. Sander, one of the faithful workers connected with the German East Africa mission, at Vuasu. Brother Sander was sent out by the German Union Conference in September, 1906. He had always had good health, being of a happy disposition, and it seems strange indeed he should be the first one to fall in death. The mission thus sustains a great loss. May God comfort the bereaved ones, and provide others to take up the burdens this brother has laid down.

Death of Brother R. L. Price

On Tuesday of last week the Mission Board received the sad news of the death of Brother R. L. Price, at Port-of-Spain, Trinidad. Last year the brethren connected with the Watchman printing-office sent in a plea for help, and Brother Price and wife cheerfully volunteered to go to their assistance, even at that time facing the danger of yellow fever, which had not been wholly stamped out. A previous message announced that he had this dread disease—the last message tells the result. His wife and mother and near friends have our deep sympathy in this hour of bereavement. Another faithful servant has fallen at his post, to sleep a while, awaiting his Lord’s return.

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