CHANEY.—Barton E. Chaney, resident of Ridgeville, Ind., died Sept. 25, 1909, at the age of 62 years, 7 months, and 3 days. He was born Feb. 22, 1847. He died in the faith. A. CHANEY.
SHARP.—Rebecca Jane Sharp was born Feb. 11, 1844, at Houghton, Ontario, Canada, and fell asleep in Jesus, Oct. 21, 1909. In 1891 she married George Sharp, and to them were born five children. Sister Sharp accepted present truth under the labors of Elder Lawrence, in Lapeer County, Michigan, in the year 1867, and has ever since been a consistent Christian. She leaves her husband, a daughter, and many relatives and friends to mourn their loss. The text, Rev. 14:13, selected by herself, was the foundation for the words of comfort spoken by the writer at the funeral. A. R. SANDBORN.
TURNER.—Died at her home in the town of Florida, N. Y., Nov. 5, 1909, Sister Catherine E. Turner, at the age of sixty-seven years and six months. Sister Turner accepted the truth in Galway, N. Y., in 1894, while Elder Thurston was conducting a series of meetings at this place, and loved the truth until the day of her death. She leaves a husband, with whom she lived for nearly fifty years, also two sons and one daughter. We laid her to rest to await the voice of the Archangel to call her home. Words of comfort were spoken by the writer. A. J. CLARK.
THOMPSON.—Mrs. Jane Lunette Thompson died Oct. 8, 1909, aged sixty years. She was raised under Christian influence, and since her thirteenth birthday had been identified with the Adventist people, earnestly co-operating with them in building up the various interests of the church. During her residence in Toledo, Ohio, for the past ten years, she was associated with the Adventist church of this city, the members of which, while recognizing that in her death the church has suffered loss, rejoice that “blessed are the dead which die in the Lord from henceforth.” With the promise in John 14:1-3 we would be comforted. A. C. SHANNON.
FABER.—Brother C. F. Faber was born in Vermont, May 28, 1856, and died Oct. 26, 1909. Twenty-three years ago he embraced present truth, and joined the Seventh-day Adventist church at Santa Rosa, Cal., of which he remained a faithful member until his death. He took an active part in all the work of the church, and was so genial and helpful that he will be greatly missed not only by his companion, but by all who knew him. A large number of people attended the funeral, and strewed the aisle and pulpit of the church with the flowers of the City of Roses. The sermon was from 1 Chron. 29:15. The services were conducted by the writer, assisted by Prof. I. C. Colcord, of Healdsburg. ISAAC MORRISON.
CONYERS.—On Sept. 29, 1909, Mrs. Conyers, one of our colored sisters, died at the age of seventy-two years. She accepted the message under the labors of Elder J. A. Morrow six years ago. Her life was a worthy example of faithfulness, as the tithe account, and other accounts prove. Her attendance at meetings, even under great physical weakness, is also another proof of her faithfulness. The writer visited her the day previous to her decease, and she said she was trusting fully in Jesus. It was not my privilege to preach her funeral sermon, which was delivered by the Wesleyan Methodist minister; I could only repeat over her dead body in the presence of her son, who is a Methodist, the words found in Rev. 14:13. She truly sleeps in Jesus. M. ENOCH.
JANNEY.—Died at her home near Neosho, Mo., Nov. 13, 1909, Mrs. Sarah A. Janney, wife of the late Wm. Janney, aged 57 years, 8 months, and 6 days. The deceased was born in Smithville, DeKalb Co., Tenn. In her sixth year she came with her parents to Missouri, and in 1877 she was united in marriage with Wm. Janney. In the fall of 1883 they removed to Sedgewick County, Kansas, remaining there until the spring of 1902, when they returned to Newton County, Missouri. At an early age she was converted and joined the Baptist Church, of which she was a member until 1887, when she accepted present truth, in which she was a firm believer until death. She was a kind and loving mother and friend. Without a struggle she fell peacefully asleep in Jesus, to await the resurrection morn. She leaves an adopted daughter, a stepson, a mother, three brothers, and two sisters to mourn their loss. Words of comfort were spoken by Brother Siler (Baptist), from Rev. 14:13, to a large audience of relatives and friends. ETHEL JANNEY.
GAY.—Ella C. Gay was born March 24, 1842, and died Oct. 25, 1909, aged 67 years, 7 months, and 1 day. She was born in Bennington, Vt., where she married Joseph W. Gay, Jan. 8, 1873. Four children were born to them, two sons and two daughters. All witnessed her peaceful end except one son, who resides in Bennington, Vt. She gave her heart to God at an early age, and has always led an exemplary Christian life. She was an active member of the Baptist Church for many years. In 1895 she became a member of the Seventh-day Adventist Church. The Bible was the most precious of all books to her; and many times when unable to read, the Holy Scriptures would be found lying open upon her lap. For the last fifteen years, she has been in ill health, although not subject to any pain. Her last sickness covered a period of about one month. Her end was marked by no physical suffering, and she calmly passed from this life to a sweet sleep in Jesus. She died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. H. C. Burgeson, Jamestown, N. D. The remains were laid to rest in the cemetery at that place. Words of comfort based upon John 14, one of her favorite chapters, were spoken by the Baptist minister of Jamestown. All who knew her, feel that when the Great Life-giver comes, she will have a part in the first resurrection. H. R. GAY.
DURHAM.—Mary Ann Reed was born in Devonshire, England, May 2, 1832, and after an illness of two weeks, died at the home of her niece on Oct. 24, 1909. She had attained the age of 77 years, 5 months, and 22 days. In 1850 she came to this country with her parents, and located in New York State. She was married to John Durham, Jan. 12, 1852, and shortly afterward moved to Hillsdale County, Michigan. There she accepted the truth, and became a charter member of the Hillsdale church. She leaves a niece and nephew to mourn their loss. The funeral service was conducted by the writer. D. P. WOOD.
BROWN.—Ethel L. Brown was born April 2, 1887, in Montezuma, Ind., and died Thursday, Oct. 7, 1909. She came to Denver with her parents seven years ago, and after attending a series of gospel meetings in that city, conducted by Elder S. F. Svenson and the writer, she accepted the message and was baptized, and united with the Denver church. We can truly say that she lived a model Christian life ever since her conversion. She died in the full triumph of faith and of a glorious resurrection. She leaves a father, mother, two brothers, two sisters, and many friends who will greatly miss her bright and happy face. But we are comforted with the blessed hope of soon meeting her again in that glad day. The funeral services were conducted by the writer at the home in Denver, assisted by Brother W. D. Emery. G. W. ANGLEBARGER.
REED.—Mrs. M. A. Reed, aged 86 years, 3 months, and 18 days, died at the Madison Sanitarium, Madison, Wis., Nov. 2, 1909. She was born in Connecticut, July 14, 1823, being the oldest of eleven children. At the age of eighteen she was left an orphan, and acted a noble part in caring for the bereaved family. In 1845 she married Dennis Reed. Nine children were born to them, four of whom are still living. In 1853 the family moved to Michigan, and some years later removed to Lodi, Wis., where, in 1859, under the labors of Elders J. N. Loughborough and T. M. Steward, Sister Reed accepted the truth. In March, 1909, she became a member of our sanitarium family, where she quietly fell asleep in Jesus, a loyal soul to the last. Her son, Elder H. W. Reed, of the Wisconsin Conference, and also her oldest daughter, Mrs. Marie Towne, and husband, were present at the funeral services. Words of comfort were spoken by the writer, from Ps. 30:5. W. W. STEBBINS.
JUDSON.—Sophia M. Judson, M. D., died in San Diego, Cal., Oct. 12, 1909. Sister Johnson was born in Copenhagen, Denmark, Aug. 15, 1861. When five years old, she came with her parents to the United States, and spent her early life in Michigan, Iowa, where she accepted present truth when sixteen years of age. She resided in California during the past twenty-five years. After graduating from the eclectic medical college in San Francisco in 1895, she spent one year in the sanitarium at Battle Creek, Mich. Returning to California, she followed her profession for about eight years in San Diego. She was married to Herbert Judson Aug. 17, 1904, who, with their three-year-old son, is left to mourn. The husband and father has full confidence in the soon coming of the Life-giver to impart that life which shall never pass away. Two brothers sorrow over their loss of an only sister, but not as those who have no hope. The funeral services were held in San Pasqual Valley. A large company of neighbors and friends assembled to pay their tribute of respect and sympathy, and listen to words of hope spoken by the writer from the Holy Scriptures. W. M. HEALEY.
South African Orders and Mission Gift
By Editor
The South African Union Conference has just placed an order with the Review and Herald Publishing Association for fifteen hundred copies of December Life and Health. The Natal-Transvaal Conference, South Africa, has just wired for one thousand copies of Christian Education and one thousand Life and Health. This is better than some of our American conferences are doing, and shows that these journals are appreciated in other fields besides the United States.
A special delivery letter brought us last week a crisp hundred-dollar bill for foreign missions, from “a friend of the cause.” That being the only signature, we here thankfully acknowledge the generous gift, evidently intended for the annual offering for missions, which is to be taken on Sabbath, December 18.
This Week of Prayer
By Arthur G. Daniells
As we enter upon this week of prayer, I am sure all must feel that it should bring to us and to the cause of God many greatly needed blessings. While our mission is just what it has always been — to proclaim the third angel's message to all the world in this generation — yet the conditions around us in home and foreign fields make great demands upon us. In and of ourselves we are by no means able to meet these demands. But our God, who in ages past planned this movement and at the fixed time set it on foot, has all the resources required to do the work. All these resources await our demand and reception. Earnest, importunate prayer will give us such a sense of both the need and the value of these gifts as will lead us to use them aright when bestowed.
How important it is, then, that we should make this a real week of prayer. It should be more than a week of public services. At our homes and during the day while about our work, we should offer up unceasing prayer to God for the blessings we need personally to fit us for his service and for heaven. We should also earnestly implore him to raise up more laborers and provide more means to do the work before us. And while we pray, let us not fail to surrender our lives for any part he may give us to do.
A. G. DANIELLS.
Gleanings from Early Periodicals
By Editor
FOR some time our first editorial notes will, as in this number, present gleanings from the early volumes of our papers.
Hansen Appointed Medical Department Field Secretary
Brother L. A. Hansen, of the Graysville Sanitarium, has been appointed a field secretary of the General Conference Medical Department, to lead out in the campaign in behalf of our sanitariums, as outlined at the College View Council.
The Gregorys Visit Washington
We have been glad to greet in Washington Dr. A. L. Gregory and Miss Gregory, of South America. Dr. Gregory has spent nearly nine years in medical missionary work in Brazil and Argentina. After joining Mrs. Gregory, who came on in advance, in California, he will go to Mexico, as recommended at the General Conference.
Extra Copies of November 11
By Editor
By mistake several hundred copies of the Review of November 11 were mailed for the special Thanksgiving number. Will those who received these extra copies of November 11, please notify this office of how many they have of this issue, and hold the same for further orders? We need them to supply our regular subscribers. We will exchange the Thanksgiving number for them, and pay the postage on the returning of November 11 numbers.
J. W. Christian Resigns Secretaryship
On imperative medical counsel that he must change his occupation for a time in order to prevent a breaking down of health, Elder J. W. Christian, of South Dakota, has been compelled to resign the Secretaryship of the North American Negro Department, which he had but recently accepted. We trust his health may speedily be restored. The General Conference Committee has appointed Elder A. J. Haysmer, of Alabama, to the work.
Special Ministerial Course
BEGINNING Wednesday, Jan. 5, 1910, and continuing twenty weeks, to May 25, there will be given at the Foreign Mission Seminary, Takoma Park, Washington, D. C., a special course for ministers, and for those wishing the training which will prepare them for the ministry.
There are many who feel that God would have them directly connected with his work, but who lack the special training that will bring them in line with the work. There are ministers who would do better work if they could have a few weeks to devote wholly to special study in distinctly ministerial lines. A broad, comprehensive course is offered, comprising a sufficient number of subjects so that all who come will find work fitted to their needs.
The following subjects are offered: —
Bible: (1) Daniel and Revelation; (2) doctrines; (3) Old Testament prophets.
History: (1) Greece and Rome; (2) modern Europe (with special reference to the Papacy and the Reformation).
English: (1) Special English; (2) advanced rhetoric and journalism.
Public Speaking: A thorough course in vocal expression.
Vocal and Instrumental Music.
Special chapel talks on organization, religious liberty, young people's, educational, and Sabbath-school work.
The length of time given to this course will permit of thorough work in each subject. For full information, address at once, H. R. Salisbury, Takoma Park, Washington, D. C.
Canvassers as Pioneers
By Editor
OUR canvassers in the United States will read with interest the stirring letters from the workers in Mexico, which appear this week in the Publishing department. The phenomenal success of our canvassers in Mexico, after many trying experiences during the past year, should inspire many of our canvassers with the possibilities that lie before them as pioneers in foreign fields. God's providences in opening the way before our pioneer canvassers in such Catholic countries as Mexico, constitute a mighty call for volunteers for such fields.
Such calls are coming almost daily from Mexico, Central America, the West Indies, South America, Ireland, India, and the Far East. We wish to correspond with canvassers whose hearts are stirred by these appeals and by the good Spirit of God. Address E. R. Palmer, Takoma Park, Washington, D. C.
Review Subscription Price Changes
By Editor
We call special attention to the following changes in the prices of the Review, to go into effect Jan. 1, 1910: One year, $1.75; six months, 90 cents; three months, 50 cents. Renewal of Review subscriptions at the present price of $1.50 can not be made for a longer time than the close of 1910. All subscriptions received before January 1 will be credited at the present rate.
Thompson Called to Southeastern Union Presidency
In counsel with the Southeastern Union Conference committee, the General Conference Committee invited Elder Charles Thompson, president of the Kansas Conference, to accept the presidency of the Southeastern Union Conference, made vacant by the call of Elder W. A. Westworth to China. Elder Thompson has accepted the call, and Elder W. H. Thurston, formerly of the Canadian Union Conference, takes the Kansas presidency.