Review and Herald, Vol. 83, No. 19.
ЕГО ИМПЕРАТОРСКОМУ ВЕЛИЧЕСТВУ, ГОСУДАРЮ ИМПЕРАТОРУ НИКОЛАЮ АЛЕКСАНДРОВИЧУPage 1
Earlier text: BurmaGood News From Our Canvassers’ Institutes
By E. R. PALMER
FROM all parts of the United States the most cheering reports are being received of the interest taken in canvassers’ conventions and institutes. Without exception, the testimony thus far has been, “We are holding one of the largest and most enthusiastic conventions we have known of for years. Conference officers, school managers, and all are doing their utmost to make the work a success.” It does our hearts good to hear such reports as this. At the present time, Brethren H. H. Hall and G. Phillips are holding institutes in the North Pacific Union Conference. We take the liberty of quoting a few words from an informal, personal letter, written by Brother Hall, concerning the institute being held at Walla Walla College, College Place, Wash. He says:— “When at the union conference at Portland, we arranged for three institutes in this Northwest. The one here [Walla Walla College] began a week ago last Monday. Three or four of us talked to the students during chapel exercises, and invited those who desired to join our classes to meet us. Forty-five came in response to this first call. We were surprised. *The class has grown till we now have fifty-five, and all are very enthusiastic. I have over thirty in the ‘Heralds of the Morning’ class, and the way they are taking hold would surprise you. Yesterday morning when we began (we have the regular chapel period, and all the members of the class come instead of going to chapel), the students kept coming into our room so that we had to send for chairs several times. And finally the president, Professor Cady, came in. He wanted to know what was happening. We excused all who were not members of the class, but they went away reluctantly. The co-operation we have had from the college management has been deeply appreciated. Without it, we could not expect any such experience. Our ‘Great Controversy’ class numbers about twenty-two, and they are substantial young people.” In referring to the institutes being held in the Northern Union Conference, he writes:— “In the Northern Union, where we now have a full corps of State agents, the institutes have been doing creditable work. A letter just received from the union conference agent, Brother J. S. James, says that at Elk Point, S. D., where they are holding an institute, there are thirty taking up large books, twelve of whom are preparing to sell ‘Thoughts on Daniel and the Revelation.’ At their North Dakota institute about twenty prepared for the work.” These are very cheering reports, and they are only two out of many received during the past few days. Our union conference agents are of good courage. The Lord is blessing them with a courageous spirit and with much confidence. The State agents and canvassers are catching the enthusiasm, and we confidently expect substantial results during the present season. May the Lord greatly bless these self-sacrificing workers for him. E. R. PALMER. The Melrose Sanitarium
By E. W. FARNSWORTH
The sixth annual meeting of the New England Sanitarium and Benevolent Association was held at the sanitarium in Melrose, April 16. This was a meeting of the constituency. We believe they were all present but two. The members present were A. E. Place, C. C. Nicola, J. H. Kellogg, Prof. F. Griggs, K. C. Russell, H. B. Tucker, W. A. Wilcox, H. W. Cottrell, W. F. Payne, Miss E. D. Van Renselaer, and D. M. Hull. G. E. Langdon was absent, and Dr. Elmer Otis did not arrive till the meeting was over. The report of the treasurer was first read, showing that during the year ending Dec. 31, 1905, the earnings of the institution amounted to about eight hundred dollars more than its expenses. Under all the circumstances, we think this was doing well. The question of the sanitarium's relation to the conference, or to the denomination, was then considered. It was felt that the institution should be in such a relation that no ambiguity or uncertainty would remain in the minds of any. The following resolution was then presented by Elder Cottrell, and freely discussed by all who cared to discuss it:— “Resolved, That it is the sense of this body corporate that immediate steps be taken by this body, in counsel with our Boston lawyer and other attorneys if necessary, to close out the present legal corporation, and to form a new one whose constituency shall be unquestionably a Seventh-day Adventist body, and that it shall be composed of the executive committees of the Atlantic Union Conference, Central New England Conference, Southern New England Conference, Maine Conference, and the Vermont Conference of Seventh-day Adventists; and that we be represented in this effort by a committee of three; namely, W. M. Lee, C. C. Nicola, and W. J. Fitzgerald.”
This resolution was passed, none voting against it, though all were not in favor of it. Immediate steps were taken to obtain the counsel of the attorney in reference to the formation of a new corporation. He recommended that the matter be placed in the hands of the court of equity, to be sure that this institution is legally free from any connection with the International Medical Missionary and Benevolent Association of Battle Creek, now dissolved. We understand the matter is now in the hands of the court. The attorney thought the court would act upon it within thirty days, and that the incorporation could be completed within ten days after that. When this is done, the committees of the conferences named become the constituency, and they will elect a managing board of trustees. We hope the arrangements thus made will be satisfactory to all the people concerned. It is certain that none need then misunderstand to whom the sanitarium will legally belong. It will then be in the keeping of these conferences as fully as the law of the State can make it. As far as any forms of law can accomplish such a thing, it will be a Seventh-day Adventist sanitarium. In their hearts and sympathies it has always been so; but now these conferences must not only carry it upon their heart, they must carry it upon their shoulders as well. We bespeak for the sanitarium the sincere sympathy and earnest co-operation of all our brethren and sisters in these conferences. We know that up to this time we have had this, but we need it still. The physicians and helpers in the sanitarium are working very hard to build it up and make it a success. You can do much by advertising it and persuading sick people to come to it. Let there be one united effort to make it a success. Religious Liberty Notes
By K. C. Russell
THE Philadelphia North American of Sunday, April 22, contained an article nearly two columns in length protesting against the Sunday bills now before Congress. This article was contributed by Brother George W. Spies, of Harrisburg, Pa., the religious liberty secretary of the Eastern Pennsylvania Conference of Seventh-day Adventists. The publication of this article in this influential paper is another evidence demonstrating the possibility of what can be done in utilizing the public press in the dissemination of the third angel’s message. The Buffalo Courier of April 3 contained a report from Fredonia, N. Y., which shows how that town is lining up on the Sunday-closing question, as follows: “The Fredonia Business Men’s Association has decided to take action against the Sunday opening of the smaller stores of the village, and against the continued trimming of shade trees by the Bell and local telephone companies without permission from authorities or owners. The board of trustees has been requested to investigate and act in both matters.” The following paragraph concerning recreation on Sunday appeared in the Brockton (Mass.) Enterprise: “It is the belief of the Lowell Courier-Citizen that the public demands some entertainment on Sunday. There can be no argument over that remark. All one has to do is to look at the trolley-cars carrying people through every city by tens of thousands every pleasant summer Sunday, and by hundreds in winter even, to realize the restless, amusement-hunting nature of the American people. Whether it is Sunday or any other day that they have to themselves, a large percentage of the people are unhappy if they have little to do but rest. Rest would no doubt often be the best thing for the average person. Peace and quiet on one day of the week would help build up tired and nervous folks without question. But many tired and worried people prefer a jaunt in some direction, something new or alleged to be new to gaze upon and think upon, and some attempt, however cheap or pitiful, at entertainment.” A good word for Liberty comes from the president of the Northern Illinois Conference, Elder William Covert, as follows: “Your circular of April 19 was placed on my desk this morning. We are certainly very anxious to co-operate with our people in giving this new paper a wide circulation. I am much pleased with the matter and form of the paper, and certainly it is high time that this matter receive attention from our people. The paper is having a very hearty welcome, and many orders have already gone to the publishers. We will try to keep the cause of this department in mind, and do what we can to co-operate with the publishers in every reasonable way. I have requested our secretary, Elder L. D. Santee, of Dixon, Ill., to see that all our churches take clubs and gather subscriptions for this paper. We greatly desire to have it sent to all members of Congress in this State, and also the members of the State senate and house of representatives. In fact, it ought to go into the hands of all teachers, ministers, and city and county officers in the whole country.” In a recent issue of the Boston American we note the following:— “The outrages in Russia—outrages which were begun by the brutal Russian Church, with the czar for its ‘divine’ head—emphasize what must inevitably happen when churches mix up in government, and religion is allowed to play a part in the material governing affairs of men.” “Just as soon as any religion exercises government functions, there comes inevitably rebellion on the part of the people.” “The founders of this government, writing the Constitution and establishing the nation in days when church interference was a menace in many places, wisely determined to keep the people’s government free from all religious interference.” A Sunday law observance convention was announced to be held in Columbus, Ohio, May 1 and 2. Following are a few statements from an article one column and a quarter in length in the issue of a Columbus paper of Sunday, April 29: “Beginning with a mass-meeting Tuesday evening, continuing through a program of addresses and discussion Wednesday, and closing with another mass-meeting Wednesday evening, advocates of Sunday law enforcement will hold a State convention at the Central Presbyterian church this week. At the first mass-meeting Lieutenant-Governor Andrew L. Harris, a Republican, will preside. At the second mass-meeting Hon. Louis B. Houck, a Democrat, and secretary to Governor Pattison, will preside. Four State senators, Sylvester Lamb of Toledo, Oran F. Hypes of Springfield, Frank M. Patterson of Ashland, and W. L. Atwell of Johnstown, Licking County, will deliver addresses.” It will be seen from the above that this convention will be likely to wield a tremendous influence in the interests of Sunday legislation in the State of Ohio. Illustration an Element of Success
By May G. Cole
A VITAL principle of success in church-school work is discipline. The secret of discipline is to keep children busy while not reciting, and to keep them interested during their recitations. Illustration is one of the most successful means of interesting children, whether in class or at their seats in study. Blackboard space is always a necessary element in successful illustration. One of the most effective ways of illustrating a lesson is to make the drawing during the presentation of the lesson, but the illustration is valuable even if it is placed on the board before the time of recitation. It can then be prepared with more care, and can, if desired, be covered up until the time it is used. When the children have gone to their seats after the recitation, they may reproduce the drawings on their slates21 or papers. I have had some most excellent reproduction work in this manner. One does not need to be an artist to copy a simple picture or outline an animal. Even straight marks, when the drawing is made before a class at the time of instruction, may be made to represent almost anything—men, animals, trees, etc. When the teacher steps to the board to illustrate a lesson, the children will almost invariably lend their attention at once, and even if the illustration is not the best, the attention has been secured. Nearly all our reading books contain numbers of good pictures which may be easily sketched on the blackboard. The results will justify the effort of any one in this direction. The True Source of Power
By K. C. Russell
The Daily Morning Sun, of Springfield, Ohio, bearing date of April 9, 1906, contains a report of Dr. Wilbur F. Crafts’ lecture. The report is entitled, “Powers,” which is printed in large bold type. The article lays particular stress upon the power of the mayor of that city to inaugurate moral reform in that city. In hearing so much said regarding the application of civil power in the enforcement of religious measures, my mind reverts to the language of the Psalmist David when he states what the saints will say: “They shall speak of the glory of thy kingdom, and talk of thy power.” It will be seen from the foregoing that one of the strong evidences of saintship is the disposition on the part of the Lord’s people to talk of his power, instead of human power. All true reform in religious matters will be wrought by Him to whom is committed all power that is in heaven and in earth. It will be well for those who are clamoring for the enforcement of the power of the state to inquire whether they are manifesting the qualifications which are to characterize the saints of the Most High. The church of Jesus Christ has been promised mighty power in carrying the gospel to the uttermost parts of the world upon the conditions outlined in the following words of inspiration:— “But ye shall receive power, after that the Holy Ghost is come upon you: and ye shall be witnesses . . . unto the uttermost part of the earth.” So that for which the church should be seeking is the gift of the Holy Spirit, the true source of power, and not the power that is vested in a civil magistrate. Christian Education
By Frederick Griggs; C. C. Lewis
Conducted by the Department of Education of the General Conference. FREDERICK GRIGGS, Chairman, C. C. LEWIS, Secretary. —A dispute between Colombia and Venezuela over the navigation of certain rivers in that section of South America bids fair to result in war between those countries. —The anthracite coal strike is ended, the miners, on the advice of President Mitchell, voting to return to work on the basis of the award of the commission which settled the former strike. —There is a serious dispute between Turkey and Persia over the boundary line between the two countries. Persia claims that Turkish troops are occupying Persian territory, and demands their withdrawal. —An examination of the safes and vaults in the fire-swept district of San Francisco revealed the fact that in hardly more than half the number had the contents escaped destruction from the intense heat of the flames. Gold and silver had been melted and diamonds burned. A mass of melted gold and silver valued at $3,500 was found in a street in the Chinatown district. Coroner Walsh, of San Francisco, estimates that the loss of life in that city will amount to fully 1,000 persons, and that it may be as high as 1,500. —A report on the business methods of the Standard Oil trust, made by Commissioner-of-Corporations Garfield, was used by President Roosevelt to greatly strengthen his message to Congress, transmitted May 4, calling for governmental regulation of railway freight rates. Commissioner Garfield’s report charges the Standard Oil officials with unfair and unlawful methods in dealing with competitors, receiving rebates from the railroads, deliberate lying, etc. The Department of Justice has taken action toward prosecuting the Standard Oil trust and the railroads that are involved with it. —The problem of providing for the victims of the California earthquake is still a very serious one, notwithstanding the great outflow of charity from all parts of the country for their relief. The number of destitute persons dependent upon outside assistance is still, according to late reports, above 150,000. Typhoid fever has broken out in San Francisco, the water-supply being polluted. An Oakland dispatch dated May 5, explains the absence of news from Healdsburg after the earthquake by the statement that communication with Healdsburg had just been re-established that day. —Political progress in Russia is still far from having reached the point of separating church and state in governmental affairs, according to the following statement from St. Petersburg regarding the Parliament which is about to assemble: “The religious features of Parliament, which will open May 10, will not be neglected. Like all the state institutions of ‘Holy Russia,’ the Tauride Palace, where Parliament will assemble, has now been equipped with a profusion of ikons. These sacred pictures, before each of which burns a taper, hang in the corners of the lower house and in the various committee rooms; and most of the Russian saints, all of those who are credited with working miracles of some sort, are represented. About one third of the sixty-eight images are of St. Nicholas the Miracle Worker. Besides these there are twenty portraits of the virgin, which are supposed to have been painted by superhuman hands.” —Archbishop Ireland is about to return to this country from his visit to the pope. He will, press dispatches state, bring back the information that the Vatican is very well informed about affairs in America, and is “animated by the friendliest feeling” toward this country. Pope Leo XIII was wont to express himself to American prelates in about this way. It is stated that Archbishop Ireland is now in favor at the Vatican, notwithstanding his “Americanism,” or supposed sympathy with American ideals and institutions. The carefully fostered impression that this papal lieutenant is in sympathy with American principles and institutions makes him the more dangerous as an enemy of republican government. The principles of republican government are Protestant. —An English journal of recent date prints the following regarding military activity in China: “During the present month the creation of a mighty army in China is to begin in earnest. General Yin Tchang, who has been representing China at the kaiser’s court, and who is considered as China’s greatest soldier, is now leaving Berlin to take up his work at home. The new army is to number 1,250,000, and will be modeled after the German army, in which General Yin Tchang served seven years. Seven other young Chinese soldiers, destined for high rank in the new army, have been also serving an apprenticeship in the kaiser’s army. That they will have practically unlimited funds to draw upon is evident, and that the Chinese government enters into the scheme of army reorganization in no half-hearted fashion is shown by the interest which both the empress and court took in the recent maneuvers, and the fact that royal personages were appointed to attend them.” —The determination of the labor unions to enter politics presages an extensive breaking up of political party lines in this country at coming elections. Among the signs indicative of this change is the following statement, which comes from Chicago: “With the declaration that wide-spread graft in civic life and the domination of political bosses have produced a condition more dangerous to the republic than that which led to the Civil War, representatives of sixty-three labor and reform organizations met yesterday [April 8] in convention and launched a new political party. The new party is to be known as the Chicago Progressive Alliance, and it plans to capture the primaries and nominate men to office who will be free from the influence of any of the old political party machines. To carry out this program, the platform favors legislation requiring the suspension of all business on primary and election days, that the working people may fully and rationally exercise their suffrage. It also provides for the nomination of all candidates for elective office by direct vote of the people at the primaries.” Early Ramblers’ Bird Club
By Bessie L. Jackson
THE arrival of the spring birds led to the organization of the Early Ramblers’ Bird Club in the Rome church-school. There were only six pupils in school, but we met one Wednesday afternoon about the first of April, a half-hour before school closed, and decided on our name, our object, our time of meeting, and officers. There are two officers, a president and a secretary. They and a third person, the teacher, form an executive committee to plan the programs. Our fourteen-year-old president is certainly a success, and another girl of thirteen writes interesting reports from week to week. When it is pleasant, we have our meeting, which lasts from three to four o’clock, in a little grove in the back of a wealthy man’s lawn. It is an ideal spot, so many birds frequent the dark old balsams and tangled apple trees and shrubbery. Our aim is to know and love our bird friends. The name seemed to come from the teacher’s practise of taking one or two children at a time with her for an hour’s walk before school, just to see how many birds, and what birds, they could find. Too many little people mean noise, and Mr. Chapman says that if you would see birds, you must go with the sun at your back, and go alone. At our weekly meetings we have a program of songs, readings, and recitations, all simple ones about birds. Then each member tells what she has seen during the week. If descriptions of new birds are brought, we try to find their names in Chapman’s Hand-book, one of the treasures that we found in the public library, together with books by Wright, Long, Seton-Thompson, and Gibson. We have found by experience that six very young people can not talk to a point effectively for an hour, so our president proposes that we spend the remaining moments in drawing and coloring the bird that we have made a special study during the week. For instance, one week we count all the robins that we see, and find out as much as possible about them. That week we sketch a life-sized robin, and color it. Then, at the same time or at some other time, some one reads some interesting bird stories. The results are very manifest. The contact with nature, especially from the morning walks, has a marked influence for good on the children, and brings fresh courage to the teacher. ATLANTIC UNION CONFERENCE
Eastern Pennsylvania, Sunbury ........ May 31 to June 10
Western Pennsylvania ........ June 14-24
Virginia ........................ July 26 to Aug. 5
New Jersey ...................... Aug. 8-12
West Virginia ................... Aug. 16-26
New York ........................ Aug. 23 to Sept. 3
Maine ........................... Aug. 23 to Sept. 3
Vermont ......................... Aug. 23 to Sept. 3
Southern New England ............ June 14-24
Central New England ............. Sept. 13-23
Greater New York ................ Sept. 23—
Chesapeake ....................... May 18-28 CANADIAN UNION CONFERENCE
Ontario ........................ Aug. 23 to Sept. 2 SOUTHERN UNION CONFERENCE
Louisiana ........................ Aug. 2-12
Georgia ........................... Aug. 2-12
South Carolina .................... Aug. 9-19
Alabama ........................... Aug. 16-26
Tennessee River ................... Aug. 23 to Sept. 2
Cumberland ......................... Sept. 6-16
North Carolina .................... Sept. 7-16
Florida ........................... Nov. 1-11 Northern Illinois, Chicago ....... June 21 to July 1
Southern Illinois .................. Aug. 2-12
North Michigan, Iron Mountain ...... June 25 to July 2 NORTHERN UNION CONFERENCE
Minnesota ........................ June 1-10
South Dakota, Woonsocket .......... June 7-12
North Dakota (English) ............ June 19-24
North Dakota (German) ............. June 19-24
North Dakota (English) ............ June 26 to July 1
Alberta ........................... July 10-17 Iowa, Boone ....................... May 31 to June 10
Wyoming ........................... June 21 to July 1
Nebraska .......................... July 19-29
Missouri, Versailles .............. Aug. 2-12
Kansas ............................ Aug. 9-19
Colorado .......................... Aug. 23 to Sept. 3 SOUTHWESTERN UNION CONFERENCE
Texas ............................ Aug. 2-12
Arkansas .......................... Aug. 6-26
Oklahoma .......................... Aug. 23 to Sept. 2 California, Willow ............... May 6-13
California, Merced ............... May 6-13
California, Dinuba ............... May 20-27 NORTH PACIFIC UNION CONFERENCE
Montana, Basin ................... June 21 to July 1
Western Washington, Puyallup, Wash. ........ May 10-20
Upper Columbia, Milton, Ore. ...... May 17-27
Western Oregon, Woodburn, Ore. .... May 31 to June 10
British Columbia, Victoria ........ May 24-26 AUSTRALASIAN UNION CONFERENCE
Union Conference session, Cooranbong, N. S. W. ........ Sept. 13-23 Norway and Scandinavian Union, Christiania, Norway ........ June 6-11
Denmark, Randers ........................................ June 13-18
Sweden, Westeras (near Stockholm) ........................ June 19-24
German-Swiss, Lake Zurich ............................... June 29 to July 4
Roman-Swiss and Latin Union, Gland, Switzerland .......... July 5-10
General European, Gland, Switzerland .................... July 11-15
German Union, Friedensau, Germany ........................ July 19-29
British Union, near Birmingham .......................... Aug. 3-12
Holland ................................................ Aug. 16-19
France ................................................. Aug. 21-26 The presidents of the various conferences are requested to forward any additional 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, of either time or place of meetings already appointed, notice should be forwarded at once. Rates to Upper Columbia Camp-Meeting
By A. J. BREED
WORD has been received from the railway companies that reduced rates have been granted to those attending the camp-meeting at Milton, Ore., May 17-27. Those living on the O. R. & N. will purchase tickets to Milton, paying full fare, and taking a receipt from the agent where the ticket is purchased, stating that the ticket is for the camp-meeting. Those living on the Great Northern or the Northern Pacific should purchase tickets, taking receipt for each ticket purchased to points on the O. R. & N.; and wherever second ticket is purchased, receipt should be taken for the same. This will entitle the holder to return at one-third fare. These certificates should be preserved, and they must be signed by the conference secretary before the holder can secure the reduction in rates. Now, brethren and sisters, this is no ordinary time in which we are living. The terrible calamities that are taking place in the world, and the fulfilment of the signs of the times predicting the soon coming of Christ, all emphasize the great necessity of our having the benefits and privileges of these annual gatherings. We expect Elders Daniells and Irwin to attend the meeting, and everything will be done that can be to make it a help to those who attend. These brethren are greatly burdened for the success of this work and the preparation of a people to stand in the battle of the Lord. Tents should be ordered at once, the price of which will be $2.50. Send all orders to T. L. Copeland, College Place, Wash. Come prepared to care for yourselves as far as possible. A dining tent will be run on the ground, where meals can be furnished at a reasonable rate. Check all baggage to Milton, delivering checks to camp-meeting baggage-man, who will be at the train to meet you. There will be a workers' meeting, at which special instruction will be given. It is also expected that part of the business of the conference will be transacted at that time. Tickets will be on sale May 8; also 15, 16, and 17. Those attending the workers' meeting will not be able to purchase tickets upon any other date than May 8. If further information is required, write us at College Place, Wash. A. J. BREED. The address of Elder F. L. Perry is Casilla 421, Lima, Peru, South America. BRIEF business notices will be published in this department subject to the discretion of the publishers. A minimum charge of one dollar will be made for one insertion of forty words or less. Three cents a word will be charged for each additional word, and remittance must accompany each order. Initials and figures count as words. Name and address must be counted. All persons unknown to the managers of this paper must send satisfactory written recommendations whenever submitting notices for insertion in this column. In the case of poor persons who wish employment, the charge may be remitted, but in order to secure this concession a letter from the elder of the local church of which the advertiser is a member, or from one of our well-known ministers, must accompany the advertisement. WANTED.—Address of well-conducted church-school in Oregon or Washington, accompanied by price of land near. Address Mrs. W. B. Goodrich, R. F. D. 6, Salem, Ore. WANTED.—Capable stenographer-bookkeeper; state experience and qualifications; give references, and salary desired. Address H. E. Hoyt, Hinsdale Sanitarium, Hinsdale, Ill. WANTED.—A good, strong, neat, Seventh-day Adventist woman for general housework at the Emmanuel Children’s Home. No washing or ironing. Address Mrs. A. C. Ames, Mountain Grove, Mo. HOME seekers, we have special inducements in southwestern Missouri, “the land of the big red apple.” Fruits, vegetables, and grains do well. Improved and raw land can be had cheap. Write me for prices. Geo. T. Kerr, Washburn, Mo. FOR SALE.—Vegetable cooking oil, odorless, fine shortener, good keeper. Prices, freight prepaid east of Colorado, west of Pennsylvania: one 5-gal. can, $3.85; two cans, $7; three cans, $10. Address R. H. Brock, Arkansas City, Kan. WANTED.—A good Seventh-day Adventist home for two lovely little dark-eyed sisters, aged eight and ten; also a home for a brother and sister, girl aged eight, boy three, nice children. Address Emmanuel Children’s Home, Mountain Grove, Mo. FOR SALE.—Purest, most healthful, best vegetable oil for cooking or salads; no odor; keeps indefinitely. Gal. can, $.90; 5 gal., $3.50. Also olive-oil of the purest grade; 1 gal. can, $2.50; half gal., $1.40; quart can, $.85. Send for samples. Also finest whole-wheat flour in U. S. A. Address E. W. Coates, 535 W. 110th St., New York City, N. Y. WANTED AT ONCE.—Ten young men, and fifteen young women, all Seventh-day Adventists who have had good religious experience, to make immediate arrangements for entering the Glendale Sanitarium nurses’ training-school. Want those only who are desirous of fitting themselves for active medical missionary work. Address Dr. Winegar Simpson, Glendale, Cal. FOR SALE.—Fifty acres town site, garden land, $200 up; 10 years’ time; 2 mi. Denver; 10-cent fare. Rich, new, all crops. Ample water. Mile elevation. Water power. Fine site for factory, sanitarium, etc. Three railroads, church, school. Might take some southeastern suburban income. Agents wanted. Circular free. Write L. J. Caldwell, Arvada, Colo. Western Oregon Conference
By F. S. Bunch
The fourth annual session of the Western Oregon Conference will be held in connection with the camp-meeting at Woodburn, Ore., May 31 to June 10. During this session the conference officers will be elected, and such other business transacted as may come before the conference. The first meeting will be called Friday, June 1, 1906, at 9 A. M. F. S. Bunch,
President Western Oregon Conf. Western Oregon Conference Association
By F. S. BUNCH
THE fourth annual session of the Western Oregon Conference Association of Seventh-day Adventists will be held in connection with the session of the Western Oregon Conference at Woodburn, Ore., May 31 to June 10. The board of directors of the association will be elected at this session, and such other business transacted as may come before the association. The first meeting will be called at 9 A. M., Friday, June 1, 1906. In behalf of Ex. Com. Western Oregon Conference, F. S. BUNCH, Pres. South Dakota Conference Annual Session
By C. A. Burman
THE twenty-seventh annual session of the South Dakota Conference of Seventh-day Adventists will be held at Woonsocket, S. D., June 7-12. Delegates should be chosen by all our churches on the basis of one delegate for the organization, and one additional delegate for every fifteen members. Let us plan to lay aside our home cares and duties for a few days and come together to transact the business of the Lord.