WE observed the week of prayer, January 2-9, as the readings from America did not reach us in time for the appointed date. Daily meetings were held by the believers in Tokyo, and a profitable season was enjoyed. I spent the greater part of this week with the company in Kobe. Meetings were held daily, both forenoon and evening. The believers enjoyed a rich blessing, and quite a number of interested persons attended the meetings. I organized a church of seventeen members; eleven of these were members of the Tokyo church, three came from churches in America, and three new members were received by baptism. Others will join soon. This is our second organized church in Japan, and we begin the year with a total membership of fifty-five, while twelve others are keeping the Sabbath.
The medical work in Kobe continues to advance. From the middle of June, when the work opened, until the close of the year, the office and bath-room treatments numbered six hundred and eighty. Of these seventy were given in October, one hundred and eighteen in November, and one hundred and eighty-eight in December. The addition of the two trained nurses from America to the corps of workers has been a great help in the work. A Japanese building has been secured in a favorable location near the famous Nunobiki Falls. Dr. Kumashiro, one of our native physicians, is in charge. Here accommodations in Japanese style are offered at rates within the means of many of the Japanese people; and already patients are being received, and treated according to our sanitarium methods.
We feel much encouraged at the opening of the new year. Some of the brethren are meeting with good success in circulating our tracts. We expect to carry on a vigorous campaign by entering new places with the truth. The people are anxious to hear the gospel. At some of the meetings recently held in Sendai by two of the brethren, over two hundred persons were in attendance. Thus far tent-meetings have not been attempted in Japan by any mission workers. But we have thought for some time that such work could be done to advantage, though the damp climate would doubtless be hard on tents. So in response to our appeal, the friends in California have sent us a new tent, which has just been received. We are very glad for this, and take this occasion to thank all who have contributed toward its purchase. We shall feel under obligation to report the work done under its shelter.
F. W. FIELD
Tokyo.
Scotland
By W. B. Scott
For the past three months Brethren Haining and Brown and myself have been canvassing in Dundee, and the Lord has gone before us in a remarkable manner. At times our sales have not been so large as in other places, but it was never my privilege to see such a reaching out after truth as is manifest here.
Some time ago Brother Haining found a man in his work who was suffering with blood poison in his arm. Thinking that we might be able to help him, we called later and gave him some treatment; he was much relieved, and urged us to come again. This was followed by Bible studies and a call to speak in the Railway Mission, and as a result regular meetings are now being held in his house, attended by a number of his friends and churchmen.
Through a lady with whom we have been holding readings we became acquainted with fourteen young men who had been recently converted. These young men had secured a small hall in the city, where they meet regularly three times each week for prayer and Bible study, and they asked us to join them and assist them in their study. This we gladly did, and they have now accepted many phases of the truth for this time. In our study last night we touched upon the first angel’s message, and a number of them expressed a desire that they might be used by God to give this message to the world, and we have faith to believe this will soon be true. Brethren, pray for us that we may have wisdom from on high to lead these bright young minds, and not mar the work of God. Pray for the work in Scotland, and work while you pray, that this message may soon go with the loud cry of the third angel. If any of you could send us some clean tracts, they would be greatly appreciated, and would be very helpful in the work.
January 10-19 a workers’ meeting was held in Glasgow, and at the close of our devotional service each morning a canvassers’ class was conducted. Brethren Dyer and Montieth, the two oldest agents in this field, assisted in giving instruction, and all greatly appreciated the help received from their experience. After the class, two hours each day were devoted to putting the instruction into practical experience. Twenty-three of our faithful canvassers were present, and the Lord came especially near and blessed in our meetings. Brother O. A. Olsen was with us during the entire time, and Brother Sisley, the manager of the publishing house, was present the last three days of the meeting, and their words of counsel and encouragement were especially appreciated. All have returned to their work with renewed courage.
W. B. SCOTT, Gen. Agent.
British Guiana
By PHILIP GIDDINGS.
The last year has been one full of battles, but we can say “Ebenezer,” for hitherto hath the Lord helped us. It has been a shaking time, and here and there one has dropped out, but new recruits have taken their place. One of our brethren is rejoicing in the conversion of his wife and children.
The tent efforts have been successful. There is an encouraging willingness to listen to the message of the hour. The Caribbean Watchman is doing an excellent work.
A few weeks ago we went up the Canje Creek. We had a pleasant visit with the church-members there. Sister Babcock called the attention of the women to 1 Peter 3:6, and encouraged them to form a band of Sarah’s daughters.
There were suffering ones to attend to, and during our brief stay Mrs. Giddings did what she could. On Sunday afternoon she gave a physiological lecture to an attentive audience in the open air.
Up the Canje Creek, they have no medical help, and cruel Ignorance, with more zeal than knowledge, kills where she intends to help. Mrs. Giddings is now arranging to open up treatment rooms in New Amsterdam, which Dr. Kellogg has kindly promised to help furnish.
The new year begins with hopeful prospects. We pray that it may be a year rich with the things of eternity.
PHILIP GIDDINGS.
Virginia
By H. W. Herrell
RICHMOND.—We have been located at the capital of the State since the middle of November. While the week of prayer is in the past, I trust none of God's people have ceased praying for the cause of God.
The Lord came near to us here during the week of prayer, and gave us the mind to give liberally, considering our membership. Our offerings amounted to $42.32, nearly four times as much as was donated last year. We feel to praise the Lord for this, as all the praise belongs to him; for without him we can do nothing. As a church we have not adopted the ten-cent-a-week plan, but we hope that each member will do something the present quarter. Our quarterly meeting, held January 2, was also a good time for us here. We were pleased to have with us at that time Brethren Bradford and Hickey. Two have united with the church here during the past quarter, by profession of faith.
I also had the pleasure of holding the quarterly meeting with the Hebron church, Sabbath, January 16. The Spirit of the Lord was present in a special manner, and all seemed to desire a closer walk with their Saviour. One brother united with the church, subject to baptism. There is some interest among those not of our faith to hear the word at this place. We ask an interest in the prayers of all the REVIEW family for the work here. H. W. HERRELL.
British Central Africa
[THIS letter from Brother J. H. Watson was written to the Mission Board, Nov. 26, 1903, just two weeks before his death. We print almost the entire letter, as we believe all will be interested. It sounds the same note of courage and aggressive warfare that characterized all his letters.—Ed.]
CHOLO.—I assure you the kindness of the friends at home is fully appreciated. We are glad we can think of you all, knowing that your hearts are warmed by the message which we are trying to teach in this distant land. We received a package containing copies of the Instructor, and Romaine, our little boy, has been wanting us to read them to him by the hour in the evening. We have been cheered by the periodical visits of the good old REVIEW. The mail arrives somewhat irregularly, and yet we have been surprised at times by its unexpected regularity. We send to the post-office at Cholo, about seven miles away, once a week, and always get some mail. We have never had to wait more than two weeks at a time for some mail from America. Our own people at Battle Creek have been very faithful in writing us every week. We have received letters from quite a number of our friends, and these, with the REVIEW and the good letters received from the office, have kept us pretty well posted, at least about matters of general interest.
About the clothing shipped to Mr. Booth, I mentioned its having been received, in a letter to Elder Spicer.
The loin-cloths, sashes, and infants’ dresses have all been put to good use. We have given very few away. We have either required work or cash, to cover the heavy expense of freight, and it is our opinion that the same principle holds good here as elsewhere,—that those who pay for an article appreciate it more than do those who get it for nothing. The other garments we have not felt free to distribute generally. We have sold some to those who seem to have money, and would be likely to spend it for something foolish, but we are not encouraging the wearing of the more elaborate garments around the mission. We could use more of the articles mentioned to excellent advantage, but I do not feel free to advise your sending more of the other garments. The expense and energy required to produce and ship them could be more advantageously utilized for other purposes. But please bear in mind that while some of the garments may not be the most suitable for the conditions here, we hold them as almost sacred, just as we would any offering made by our people for the advancement of the cause of the Master. Every garment will be placed where in our judgment it will be used with most profit, with the least possible danger of encouraging wrong ideas. We are much encouraged with the present condition of our work. We have now more than twelve boys who are doing full work on the farm, planting corn, cotton, etc., and going to school after work. We had almost despaired of being able to find any boys who would be willing to do this. I have done considerable work on the land myself, and I have about come to the conclusion that they have decided that if I am willing to do that kind of work, they will do it, too. I can not account for their attitude in any other way. At the present time, in addition to the boys mentioned above, we have a number of small boys and about forty farm laborers. My daily program is as follows: 5 A. M., service with workmen; 5:30 A. M. till 12:30 M., superintending farm operations, also school, which begins at ten o’clock; 1:30 P. M. till 3:30 P. M., teaching in school, which closes at 4:30 P. M.; after that time, office work, correspondence,—business, conference, and private,—hearing of grievances, and other things too numerous to mention. I will not say what time I get through. It is now 9 P. M., and I ought to get off a letter to Cape Town, and one to the London office. I do not mention this to cause you to think that I consider it a hardship; it is just the reverse. But I have yet to find the corner of the world where one can not be busy, if he wants to be busy.
GARDEN PLOT ON THE MISSION FARM
We are all in good health. I had a little rise of temperature last week, and some symptoms of fever, but I think I have warded it off. We had a pleasant visit to-day from a Baptist missionary and his wife. We have made some good friends among the missionaries, and find some of them most excellent people. We have really more hopes of seeing some of them accept the truth than we have of the natives. Of course there are conservative ones, who seem to think it their duty not to be too free with us.
J. H. WATSON.
The Council of the Medical Department of the Atlantic Union Conference
By G. A. Hare; J. R. Scott
At the session of the Atlantic Union Conference held in South Lancaster, Mass., Nov. 6-11, 1903, the medical missionary work was made a department of the union conference. A board of nine members was elected to advance the interests of the department.
At the session of the Greater New York Conference, which immediately followed the Atlantic Union Conference, the same arrangement was made for the management of the medical work in the Greater New York Conference, and a board of five members was elected to develop the medical work in the Greater New York Conference.
A joint session of the Atlantic Union and the Greater New York Medical Boards was held in Miller's Hall, Sixty-fifth and Broadway, New York City, N. Y., Feb. 5-8, 1904.
There were present, representing the Atlantic Union Board, Drs. C. C. Nicola, A. J. Read, A. R. Satterlee, G. A. Hare, E. H. M. Sell, Elder J. E. Jayne, Prof. M. D. Matteson, and J. R. Scott. The members of the Greater New York Medical Board present were Dr. Ruth Bryant-Leake, and Brethren O. E. Reinke, J. A. Wood, and Geo. M. Chaffee: absent, Dr. J. P. Vaughan.
There were present by invitation Elders H. W. Cottrell, W. C. White, A. G. Daniells, A. E. Place, A. O. Burrill, and a number of workers in the Greater New York Conference.
H. W. Cottrell was elected Chairman pro tem, and Dr. A. R. Satterlee Secretary pro tem. Dr. C. O. Prince was elected to a place on the Atlantic Union Conference Medical Board.
Drs. Nicola, Read, Hare, Prince, and Sell, and Elders W. C. White and A. G. Daniells were appointed to act as a Committee on Plans.
At the second meeting there was a general discussion of the duties and relationship of the Board to other committees and boards.
At the third meeting the Committee on Plans submitted the following recommendation:—
“Whereas, The territory, the duties, and the relationship of the various medical boards, committees, and trustees in the Atlantic Union Conference have not been clearly outlined, we hereby agree upon the following as an expression of the views of this convention:—
“Union Conference Medical Missionary Board—
“1. Territory: The field of the Atlantic Union Conference.
“2. Duties: To aid in advancing all the medical missionary interests in the Atlantic Union Conference.
“3. Relationship: To the Atlantic Union Conference, departmental and administrative; that is to say, the Medical Missionary Board is responsible to the union conference for doing the work of the conference in the Medical Missionary Department. To local medical boards, institutions, and enterprises, advisory and co-operative.”
At the fourth meeting the Committee on Plans made the following report:—
“We recommend, That this branch of our organized work shall be designated as follows: The Medical Missionary Department of the Atlantic Union Conference.
“Whereas, The Medical Missionary18Department will require funds to meet the expenses of postage, stationery, traveling, salaries, providing literature, etc., therefore,—
“We request the Atlantic Union Conference to provide what may be deemed best from the regular funds or from special offerings taken for this work.
“We recommend, That a standing committee of four be appointed to provide suitable literature for the medical missionary work of the Atlantic Union Conference.”
These resolutions were unanimously adopted.
G. A. Hare, A. J. Read, C. C. Nicola, and W. C. White were named as the Committee on Literature.
At the fifth meeting the Committee on Plans presented the following recommendations:—
“Whereas, There is great need on the part of our people, and the world as well, of fuller knowledge of the truths of healthful living; therefore,—
“We recommend, That there be inaugurated a vigorous health and temperance educational campaign throughout the Atlantic Union Conference—
“1. By the circulation of an efficient, up-to-date health and temperance literature.
“2. By encouraging those conducting sanitariums, treatment rooms, hygienic restaurants, and food stores to continually endeavor to make their work truly educational gospel enterprises.
“3. By aiding in making all our sanitariums, treatment rooms, hygienic restaurants, and food stores centers for the circulation of our health and temperance literature.
“4. By encouraging our physicians and nurses who are doing independent, self-supporting medical missionary work to make their work evangelical, and to be active in circulating our health and temperance reading-matter.
“5. By inviting all our ministers to unite heartily in this campaign by preaching more frequently on health and temperance subjects, and encouraging all our churches to engage in this work.
“6. By holding annual conventions for all our physicians, nurses, and medical missionary workers, where practical questions on all phases of medical missionary work may be considered, and plans of work laid.
“7. By conducting schools of health as opportunities may make it advisable.
“We recommend, That a field worker be appointed to devote his time to the carrying out of the foregoing, and to the advancement of all phases of the medical missionary work; and that the selection of the field worker be left with the officers of the Atlantic Union Conference and this medical board.”
The motion to adopt was carried unanimously.
After a recess of fifteen minutes, Dr. Read, in behalf of the Committee on Plans, submitted the following recommendations:—
“Resolved, That it is the sense of this committee that articles be regularly published in the Atlantic Union Gleaner in the interests of a medical missionary forward movement, calling attention to appropriate articles in the Good Health, Medical Missionary, Pacific Health Journal, and Life Boat, also to new books which may be published, as ‘Ministry of Healing,’ and other suitable books for use in active medical missionary work.
“Resolved, That our people be encouraged to utilize these medical missionary and health publications as they may be able in their homes and in doing self-supporting medical missionary work.
“Resolved, That provision be made for systematic instruction in medical missionary work, including simple treatments, hygiene, physical culture, and dietetics at all general gatherings of workers, as at camp-meetings and general meetings.
“Resolved, That the local conferences and institutions be invited to consider the advisability of sharing equally the expense of sending out well-trained workers, who shall organize schools of health among the churches, and devote a portion of their time to the sale of health literature in their territory.”
After an interesting and profitable discussion of these resolutions, they were adopted.
By invitation, Dr. Sell presented a brief paper regarding the establishment and operation of treatment rooms in our cities. The subject was freely discussed, but no definite recommendations were passed regarding it.
At the sixth meeting, by invitation, W. C. White addressed the council on the subject of the establishment and management of food stores in our cities. This address was followed by a lengthy discussion, and the adoption of the following recommendations:—
“Resolved, That we suggest to our several Sanitarium Associations in the Atlantic Union Conference that each one make an earnest effort to promote the health food business within the sphere of its influence, by the organization of a food department, under the immediate control of a departmental committee; that the work of these departments shall be—
“1. The sale of sanitarium health foods, by house-to-house canvassers, by traveling salesmen, and by food stores in various places.
“2. The establishment in the most favorable localities of bakeries and restaurants.
“3. The purchase and sale of nut foods, baked foods, nuts, legumes, dried fruits, and kindred lines of foods.
“Resolved, That we suggest to our people who wish such stores established in their vicinity, that they provide the necessary funds for the enterprise by gifts, or loans at a low rate of interest.
“Resolved, That we recommend that beginnings be made in a careful and economical way, and that the principal lines of goods be sanitarium health foods, nuts, legumes, dried fruits, bottled fruits, olives, and olive oil, with sample lines of health publications, and nurses’ supplies.”
It was voted that the Chair appoint a committee of three to nominate a permanent Chairman and Secretary. The Chairman appointed Dr. A. J. Read, A. G. Daniells, and Dr. E. H. M. Sell.
At the seventh meeting the following report was rendered by the Committee on Nominations:—
For Chairman, Dr. C. C. Nicola; for Secretary and Treasurer, J. R. Scott.
Dr. Nicola gave reasons why he could not agree with the report of the committee to make him Chairman, and moved that the name of Dr. Hare be substituted for his own. Dr. Hare urged that, inasmuch as Dr. Nicola had been a resident of this part of the field for a number of years, and had his institutional work well in hand, he ought to accept the nomination.
After considerable discussion it was voted that the name of Dr. Geo. A. Hare be substituted for that of Dr. C. C. Nicola as Chairman of the Medical Missionary Board.
(All but two members of the council voted for the substitution.)
It was unanimously voted that J. R. Scott act as Secretary and Treasurer.
The following resolution was presented by the Committee on Plans:—
“Whereas, It is desirable that health literature be provided for use in the Atlantic States, which shall be adapted to the wants of the people in this district, and which shall also serve to advertise our medical institutions in the Eastern States; and,—
“Whereas, The Review and Herald Publishing Association has the facilities for the publication and circulation of all classes of literature; therefore,—
“Resolved, That we appoint Brethren G. A. Hare and W. C. White as a committee to confer with the Board of Managers of the Review and Herald regarding its taking the burden of the publication and circulation of health books, tracts, and periodicals.”
The resolution was adopted.
At the eighth meeting the committee entered into a free discussion of plans for lightening the burden of debt resting upon our medical institutions, and of the territory which should be considered as being in the special sphere of influence of each of the following medical associations or institutions: Melrose Sanitarium, Philadelphia Sanitarium, Buffalo Sanitarium, Greater New York Sanitarium Association, Washington (D. C.) Sanitarium Association. After arriving at a general understanding regarding these matters, and agreeing that their further discussion be deferred until a future meeting of the Board, the council adjourned sine die.
G. A. HARE, Chairman.
J. R. SCOTT, Secretary,
Battle Creek Church Training School
A REPORT of plans for a church training-school at Battle Creek states that "four definite lines of work will be carried on with classes meeting twice a week or oftener. The Sanitarium will conduct a three months' course in physiology and hydrotherapy. Classes in history of education will be arranged for teachers, while definite lines of Bible study will be arranged for all. About two hundred and fifty have been enrolled for this work. Elder M. B. Miller, as pastor of the Battle Creek church, is principal of the school, and Prof. J. G. Lamson is secretary. Classes will be held mostly in the evening, to accommodate those who are working during the day." Classes in general and special Bible study, anatomy, physiology and hygiene, and the science of education and canvassing are already started.
A New Sanitarium at Nashville, Tennessee
By George I. Butler
THE readers of the REVIEW AND HERALD who are interested in the medical missionary work will be glad to learn that we have planned to have a new sanitarium in Nashville, Tenn.
At the recent council meeting at Nashville—a meeting of great importance to the cause in the South—among the matters of special interest that were under consideration was the medical missionary work.
Every true Seventh-day Adventist will greatly desire to see this important branch of the cause prosper. Nearly two years ago the servant of the Lord strongly advised that small sanitariums be established at proper points all through the Southern field. At that time there was not a single sanitarium in existence among our people south of the Ohio River.
Already since these words were spoken, three of these have been in progress of establishment,—one at Graysville, Tenn., one at Hildebran, N. C., and another at Atlanta, Ga. It will be but a brief time when all of these will be receiving patients. Indeed, the Graysville institution is already receiving them.
Nashville is the center of our Southern work. Here the Southern Publishing19Association is located. In some respects this city is perhaps the leading educational center in the South. Here are large institutions of learning for both white and colored. The Vanderbilt University for whites, and the Fiske University for the colored, are well known in various parts of the world. Many other important schools are also located here.
Nashville is an important political center in the South. It is the home State of Andrew Jackson, a famous man in his time. Many of the old first families of the South reside here. Our people have received a very kindly welcome in this city. The leading men have acted a very friendly part toward us and our work. There are many people interested in health and temperance here.
The work of Brother L. A. Hansen for the last six or seven years here in Nashville has been a great help to the medical missionary work. His consistent life, strict integrity, sacrificing spirit, and intense interest in behalf of suffering humanity have given him hosts of friends. He has struggled along under great financial difficulties. At the recent council the union conference felt it to be their duty and privilege to help to lighten these burdens, and officially indorse his noble work.
Dr. O. M. Hayward, who has been the longest in the South of any of our medical men, and who is well and favorably known as an excellent physician and earnest Christian, is now associated with Brother Hansen in the work.
A nucleus for a sanitarium is already in existence, and about twelve cases a day are receiving more or less treatment.
The council felt that the hour had struck to carry out the instruction several times repeated by the servant of the Lord that a sanitarium should be provided in the vicinity of Nashville.
Hence a board was appointed by the union conference, which was organized as follows: President, O. M. Hayward; Secretary and business manager, L. A. Hansen; Treasurer, Ben. E. Spire; the other members are S. N. Haskell, N. W. Allee, I. A. Ford, and Geo. I. Butler.
This board is appointed to bring into existence as soon as practicable a sanitarium suitable for our work in this important center. Nashville greatly needs just such an institution. Our work in the South absolutely requires it. The city is centrally located.
Our publishing house is almost fully equipped to do a most important part in preparing the truth for the people. We shall make a strong effort in Nashville the present season, with a large tent and a large company of workers, to bring many souls into the truth. Elder S. N. Haskell and the writer will do most of the public speaking. We expect the Lord will help us, and that souls will be converted.
Sister White has said that the establishment of a new sanitarium in Nashville would be a great source of strength to the medical missionary work in the South, and a help to the other institutions of a similar character. As the cause is poor in the South, we greatly need the help of all the friends of the medical missionary work throughout the United States. The progress of this branch is being hindered greatly for lack of funds already.
Dr. Hayward is in great need of medical instruments. A microscope seems absolutely essential. Various useful articles are greatly needed, which could be bought with a few hundred dollars.
We are pressing forward the work in the South in every department with the greatest energy at our command. We ask our people to help us by subscribing for the new Nashville Sanitarium. Help us, dear brethren, in this time of need. God will regard such assistance, and you will be laboring for the conversion of souls for whom Christ died.
GEO. I. BUTLER.
The Amount Received
By W. T. Bland
Our $50,000 Fund
Our people everywhere are interested in the $50,000 fund for missions. Many are anxious to know how nearly it is being reached. Letters are continuing to come in with offerings to the fund, stating that they hope it is not too late to have a part in contributing to it. All are anxious that the full amount shall be realized.
When it was at first proposed that a special effort be made to have our week-of-prayer offering for missions brought to this figure, it looked rather large,—about double that of any former offering. But when it was shown that if all our people would take an interest in raising the fund, and that if at least an average of one dollar for each Sabbath-keeper should be contributed, it would be even more than reached, it began to appear easy, and letters began to pour in with contributions ranging from one dollar to one hundred dollars, with a few for even larger amounts.
The Amount Received
The amount received to February 17 is $21,895.24. But the remittances are far from all being in; for every mail is adding to the fund, and it will be several weeks before all the reports are received. As usual, many pledges were made, and until these are all paid, the fund will not be closed. For this and other reasons many of the churches have made only partial remittances, and will be heard from later. Many individual members have not yet sent in the full amount that they had planned, and still expect to send. For this reason we continue the invitation to all who have not yet contributed, as—
The Fund is Still Open
and we are sure that every person who loves this truth is greatly desirous of seeing it go speedily to every part of the world. It may mean a sacrifice to many to do this, but God will bless the sacrifice, and all should greatly rejoice for the privilege of having a part in so great a work.
Our Missionaries Encouraged
Those who have gone to the various foreign fields, and who are working so earnestly and so faithfully to give the message for this generation to the entire world are greatly encouraged to know that their brethren at home are doing all in their power to help advance the work. In every field they are striving to put the work on a self-supporting basis in order that future funds may be used in entering new fields as soon as possible.
Fields Being Helped
Since the first of January remittances have been made to a number of needy fields, while others must be helped at once. Help has been sent to China, Japan, West Africa, South Africa, South America, India, Europe, Mexico, the Southern field, West Indies, and the islands of the Pacific. Wonderfully interesting and encouraging reports are received from these various fields, many of which are printed from week to week in the REVIEW AND HERALD.
Again the Invitation Is Extended
to all our people to help swell this fund to the desired $50,000. We are still confident that it can be done, and would be glad to know that every one has had a part in the work. Every contribution received at this office will be credited to the conference from which it comes, and will be replied to by a receipt and a personal letter, no matter whether the offering is large or small, unless for special reasons a receipt is not desired.
We wish all to know that their letters and remittances are greatly appreciated. If any desire to increase or double the offerings already made, the same will be thankfully received.
All letters with remittances to this office should be addressed to the Treasurer of the General Conference, 222 North Capitol St., Washington, D. C.
W. T. BLAND.
Donations for the Memorial Church, Washington, D. C.
By J. S. Washburn
Since the last list of donations was written, twenty-seven dollars has been received. Quite a number who have already given to help pay for the church are now sending us help to suitably fit up the church for the great work in the future which the Lord has certainly marked out for this monument of his wonderful providences. These latter gifts are especially appreciated. They indicate a desire to really “finish the work,” and provide a surplus which is greatly needed for the important institutions to be established here.
A list of donations not previously acknowledged in the REVIEW follows:—
Previously acknowledged since Jan. 9, 1904, $8,379.36; W. D. Butz, $5; Mrs. Foreman, 50 cents; a brother, 50 cents; A. J. Jenson and family, $1; Myrtle Balderson, $5; A. Ridgeley, $15.
Donations received Feb. 17, 1903: S. K. Ross, $1; Mrs. M. Jones, $1; W. J. Crandall, 50 cents; A. L. Crandall, 50 cents; Mr. and Mrs. A. C. Crandall, $2.
February 18: A. Augusta Powell, 25 cents; Hoquiam (Wash.) church, $3.75; N. F. Burgess, Honolulu, H. T., $2.
February 19: Halfway (Ore.) church, $2; Janesville (Wis.) church, by C. W. Olds, $4; S. E. Chase, 25 cents; S. D. Smith, $2; E. Shepherd, $1; Helen Moon, 50 cents; Fern Cottrel, 25 cents; C. Shepherd, 25 cents; Mrs. Neall, 25 cents; Lucinda Smith, $1; Julia Cady, 50 cents; Dr. R. Harris, $6; Sherburn (Minn.) church, $3.
February 20: H. Rorholm, 50 cents; Carnot M. Rorholm, 25 cents; H. C. Koing and family, $1.50; Simon Stoelting, 50 cents; Julius Korgan and family, 75 cents; Anna M. Jenson, 50 cents; Mrs. Mack, $1; Mrs. K. V. Temple, $-; Mrs. M. L. Ring, $2; Nellie C. Taylor, $2; Sterling (Kan.) church, by Mrs. J. C. Seaward, $6.50; Mrs. S. M. Rorholm, 50 cents.
February 21: Wm. M. Flint, $1; Mrs. A. M. Sedbetter, $1; D. Redhead, Kettering, England, $5.11; Mrs. Helen Prewer, 50 cents; Isabella McCollum, 10 cents; A. B. Atwood, wife and friends, by J. H. Anthony, $14.65; Mr. and Mrs. Lincoln Logan, 35 cents; G. W. Arnes,20$1; Mrs. M. P. Arnes, $1; Mrs. J. W. Newman, $1; R. D. Benham, $2.
February 23: Alexis Hinckley, $10; W. C. Pruett and family, $2.50; H. Neilson, $1; N. Neilson, $1; C. Hanson, 25 cents; M. Jorgensen, 25 cents; K. Matteson, 25 cents; E. Ferry, 25 cents; A. Jorgansen, 50 cents; P. Jorgan, $1; M. Peterson, 25 cents; F. Nelson, 25 cents; H. P. Andison, 50 cents; J. Jorgensen, 25 cents; Mr. and Mrs. P. Nelson, 25 cents; C. Nelson, 25 cents.
February 24: Jasper Galaspri, $1; Mr. and Mrs. E. Draper, $2; Mr. and Mrs. S. F. Wheeler, 50 cents; Mr. and Mrs. C. D. Owens, 50 cents; E. A. Wheeler and family, $1.30; G. A. Reed, $1. Donations from J. N. Loughborough and Geo. W. Countryman previously reported.
February 25: Little company in Selma, Ala., $1; Elvira Terwillegar, $5; Mr. and Mrs. C. D. Terwillegar, $5; Mrs. John Robertson, $1; Mrs. C. C. Paxston, $2; Mrs. M. F. Kesinger, $1; Mrs. M. E. Downing, $1; Sam Downing, $1; Harry Kesinger, 50 cents; Mrs. M. Dicus, $1; S. F. Newman, 50 cents; John G. Stockwithy, 50 cents; A. D. Runyan, 50 cents; a friend, 10 cents; F. S. Shiere, 25 cents; J. C. Manlove, 25 cents; C. H. Carwan, $2.
February 26: W. Brigham, $1; J. G. Mundt, $1; James McConnell, 50 cents; R. E. Hickok, 25 cents; Annie Lovelace, 10 cents; Mrs. Thompson, 51 cents; Lacy Edwards, 25 cents; Sister Wind, 50 cents; Brother Preston, 50 cents; Sister Hamwand, 25 cents; Moses Monette, 50 cents; Martha Thompson, 20 cents; Willie Thompson, 5 cents; Ben Anderson, 25 cents; Mr. and Mrs. Pedrick, 25 cents; A. Cummings, $1; Ann Hotchkiss, 10 cents; Mr. and Mrs. C. T. Adams, $1; Mrs. E. C. Strayer, $1; C. L. Tetz, $5; Noah Thornton, $5; Fred Gillispie, $5; Rachael Thornton, $1.50; Eva Boughton, $1; M. E. Thornton, 25 cents; Malinda Jomatt, $1; Thomas Thornton, $7.25; C. A. Morel, $1; Fannie Morel, 25 cents; Dollie Morel, 25 cents; Dora Morel, 25 cents; Alice Whitney, $1; C. H. Miller, Treas. Neb. Conf., $4.87.
February 27: Mrs. Bertie L. Herrell, Treas. Colo. Conf., $37.75; Mr. and Mrs. J. Garrison, $1; Sarah Wood, $1; G. T. Youmans, 50 cents; F. J. Youmans, 50 cents; Miss A. Z. Rexford, $1.
February 28: Mr. and Mrs. J. S. McDonald, $1; Mr. and Mrs. Fred Boethke, 50 cents; C. Christensen, 25 cents; Mr. and Mrs. John Johnson, $1; Martha Kundson, 25 cents; Mrs. A. Porterfield, 25 cents; Mrs. Amy, $2; Mrs. M. Agne, $2; H. E. Shelstad, $1.
March 2: Mrs. J. P. Jasperson, $2; Alma (Neb.) church and Sabbath-school, $3.77; Mrs. Albert Cochran, $2; David Perratt, $1.
March 3: Mr. and Mrs. L. D. Pfender, $5; Rosa Nelson, 25 cents; Georgia Nelson, 25 cents; Gladys Nelson, 25 cents; friends, by C. Olson, $22.51.
March 4: Mrs. Edith Rasmussen, $1.
March 5: Stevens Point (Wis.) church, $5.25.
March 6: Mr. and Mrs. Geo. B. Thomasen, $2; Nebraska Tract Society, by C. H. Miller, $30; Mr. and Mrs. Anson Winum, $1.
March 7: Alice Ashhurst, $2; T. B. Adams, $1; M. W. Mass, 50 cents; M. W. Burnett, $1; Flora E. Heerman, $1; Mrs. S. D. Chapman, $1; Joseph Hill, $1; Mrs. L. M. Fisher Hill, $1; Wm. Simkin, $1; E. H. Tifft, 10 cents; G. F. W. Evans, $5; H. L. Gilbert, 50 cents; C. and M. Stillman, 50 cents; Mrs. A. E. Oviatt, $1; John S. Robinson, $2.
March 8: Mrs. E. Rodgers, 75 cents; Mary Saunders, $1.
March 10: reader of Signs of the Times, $1; Mrs. Rebecca Homer, $1; Mrs. Miller, $1; Miss S. Nugent, $1; Mrs. Esenberg, $1; W. J. Huckman, $1.50.
March 12: Mrs. H. M. Dorland, $5; “Memorial Gift” from a widowed sister, $1; Mrs. A. S. Wakefield, $5; S. M. Hausler, 25 cents; Mrs. A. C. Crandall, $5.
