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Review and Herald, Vol. 77, No. 44.

PRAY WITHOUT CEASING
Earlier text: THE UNDER-SHEPHERDS AND THE FLOCK

HONOLULU ANGLO-CHINESE ACADEMY.

By W. E. Howell

This is the name we have chosen for our school upon its new opening, it being necessary to change the old name, Palama Chinese School, which is too local in significance now that we are in a more central location in reference both to the Chinese colony and to Honolulu itself. In Chinese the name is Chong Sai Hah Tong, to which the English name is as nearly an equivalent as it could well be.
In order to give our readers a better understanding of the relations sustained between our school and the Chinese friends who are providing the facilities for our work, I will quote from the proposition made by the Chinese, June 10, 1899, to the Foreign Mission Board. The following is from the preamble:—
“For several years past your mission has successfully maintained the Palama School; . . . and your good work in giving education and religious training to the many Chinese children who have been its pupils has been fully appreciated by the Chinese here. . . . After the Bishop estate decided not to renew your lease of the Palama premises, the representative Chinese here, with the help of Professor Howell, entered on the work of securing a new place for the school and the continuance of your good work among our people.”
Prior to that time there was an understanding between our board and the Chinese that the former should buy and own a piece of land for the school, and that the latter should erect the necessary buildings. This plan was carried out to the extent that the board purchased a lot, paying a portion of the price, and mortgaging the remainder. This plan, however, was not satisfactory to either party; hence the proposition from the Chinese to our board, already referred to. Its first section provides for the refunding of all moneys advanced by the board for the purchase of land, and all fees and other expenses connected therewith. The second section embodies the promise of the Chinese to “solicit and procure sufficient funds for the erection of suitable school buildings.” The third section reads as follows:—
“That on completion of said school buildings, the same, with the entire premises, will be turned over for school purposes to your mission as tenants, under your absolute control and management for so long a time as you desire to conduct therein a Chinese school, the society not to interfere in any way with the management of said school, but the same to be conducted upon such rules and regulations as shall seem fit and proper by your mission, as though you were the sole owners thereof.”
The fourth section asks for the payment by the board of six hundred dollars a year to assist in defraying expenses by way of taxes, interest on mortgage, insurance, etc. This section was rejected by the board, to which the Chinese unhesitatingly acceded. So the Chinese now own both land and buildings, while the school enjoys an absolutely free tenancy.
The plan on which we are now theoretically working provides for instruction in the Chinese language every afternoon. But the recent troubles in China have delayed the coming of the two teachers intended for this work, and no Chinese instruction will be given in the school for about three months. The idea of putting Chinese instruction into the school is based upon the following considerations:—
1. Unless satisfactorily provided for otherwise, Chinese parents send their boys, from eight to twelve or fifteen years of age, back to China to study their own language, from three to eight years or more. This is especially true of children of Hawaiian birth.
2. In case instruction in Chinese is provided elsewhere in town, it takes our boarding boys out every day, or prevents boys from entering the home, so they can attend Chinese school afternoons.
3. Providing Chinese instruction in the school gives us continuous control over the boys, except during the actual hours of recitation in Chinese, inasmuch as the Chinese teachers will not live on the grounds; and at the same time it makes but fifteen minutes decrease in the length of the English school session.
4. The study of their own literature can have no greater influence if taught in school than if taught elsewhere. They will study it anyway, either in other schools or, those who can, will read it privately while here in school. They can hardly be blamed for wanting to keep up their own language; in fact, it is very necessary to do so if they are going to do any literary work in the future.
5. As both the land and the buildings belong to the Chinese, and they defray all expenses for Chinese teachers, for repairs, improvements, furnishings, insurance, etc., and the Foreign Mission Board is nothing out of pocket, except to supplement the school receipts in payment of teachers’ salaries, how can such instruction consistently be refused?
About ten days after my return to Honolulu last February, I received a paper prepared at the Chinese consulate here, setting forth certain regulations for the school from the Chinese standpoint. In presenting the paper, they stated that they intended it to be only suggestive, and requested me to prepare a set of regulations such as we wished to have govern the school. From these regulations, which were accepted in toto by the Chinese committee organized in the interests of the school, and approved by the Foreign Mission Board, I extract the following:—
“The society which sends out the teachers for this school is named ‘Foreign Mission Board of Seventh-day Adventists.’ It is located in New York City. Its object is to teach the gospel according to the Bible, and the Bible only, in order to lead men to prepare themselves for eternal life in the world to come; its object is also to teach the principles of true education, in order to make men most useful and happy in this present life.”
“Therefore the object of the English department of the Honolulu Chinese English School is to teach the gospel and the principles of true education.”
“Every student shall have one class in Bible every school day, and on Sabbath Christian exercises only will be held.”
“The Sabbath day in this school shall be on the English Saturday, from sunset Friday evening to sunset Saturday evening, because that is the time the Bible teaches us to keep. The Chinese calendar is not correctly translated (from English). The English calendar makes Sunday the first day of the week, Monday the second, Tuesday the third, Wednesday the fourth, Thursday the fifth, Friday the sixth, and Saturday the seventh. The Bible says, ‘The seventh day is the Sabbath.’ Therefore our school will keep Saturday, the seventh day, for the Sabbath, and will teach the boys to do the same.”
“The students of this school shall not engage in any match games with students of other schools or with other clubs. This takes away their minds from their school work.”
“No student shall be permitted to go to town on Saturday, except by special request of parent or guardian, or in case of sickness or emergency.”
“All boarding students shall have work to do every day, except Sabbath, in caring for buildings and grounds. It is better to have some exercise and work of this kind than to have all play.”
“Other books will be used with the Bible to help in understanding it.”
A brief outline of what we are actually doing in the school at present, together with what has already been said, will suffice to acquaint our readers with the basis on which we are working, and with the manner in which the plan is being carried out.
First of all, let it be said that it is well-nigh impossible to find text-books, either in any public-school series or in our own denominational literature, that are adapted to teaching the English language to foreigners, especially to beginners. The Chinese prejudice in favor of a book is so strong that blackboard, topical, or object work will scarcely satisfy them a day, until they reach a little more advanced work at least. They do not feel that they are in school unless they have a book to pore over, and their tastes can not be changed in a day.
We are using Cyr’s readers, a series remarkably free from the objectionable features common to school readers. We use only the primer, first, second, and third readers. These four contain no myths, no false theology, no sensational fiction, and no fairy stories. They are made up almost entirely from familiar scenes in home life and nature, and are restfully free from the artificial. After finishing the three readers, the student takes up the first book of Bell’s Language Series, using it both as a reader and as a language book, in harmony with the author’s design. This is followed by the other numbers of the series in their order.
In connection with the first reader, “Gospel Primer” is begun, which, though well adapted to the work for which it was chiefly prepared, is too difficult, with the exception of the few preliminary lessons in the later editions, for those who have no practical knowledge of English. For this reason it must be passed over slowly, and is continued in conjunction with the second reader. Parallel with the “Gospel Primer,” numerous short Scripture verses are taught and committed to memory by the use of large cardboard mottoes, Bible illustrations, and blackboard work.
As soon as “Gospel Primer” is finished,—usually when the student is about the middle of his second reader,—he begins the story of creation from the first chapter of Genesis, by means of very simple questions prepared and distributed by the teacher. This is followed by the story of man from Adam to Noah, after which the student is ready for the third grade. In the latter his study is on the life of Christ, carried on by the use of questions, as before.
In the fourth grade, the plan on which we are now working is to again carry the student over the work from creation to the fall of man, then take up the fall of Satan, fall of man, plan of redemption, etc., as briefly outlined in the latter part of “Early Writings,” using that book in the class, and paralleling it with the Scripture. So far, this plan has proved an excellent one. We are just now finishing the chapter on the fall of Satan. The Spirit of the Lord comes preciously near at times, and it is a great comfort to feel his presence in our effort to present these wonderful themes effectively. We intend to follow through “Early Writings” to the end of the great controversy, and to the new earth.
Physiology is taken up at the beginning of the fourth grade, by the use of Dr. Kellogg’s First Book in Physiology and Hygiene, and continued through his second book, with running supplementary work, aided by the use of the microscope, Dr. Kellogg’s physiology charts (a set of which he generously gave to the school), and occasional chapel talks by a qualified physician.
In the fourth grade we have taken up a study of the history of the nations, passing over the first ten chapters of Genesis, followed by the peopling of the earth, as outlined in “Empires of the Bible,” at which point we are now working, chiefly by topical and outline blackboard work, carefully recording the finished product in a note book. This course has not been fully developed, but will certainly include, at the proper place, “Marshaling of the Nations” (of which we have a supply already on hand) and other such brief, clear, comprehensive booklets on living themes (we wish there were more of such in our literature).
Arithmetic is studied by the natural method, beginning in the first grade, and passing through bookkeeping, in the fourth. Writing is taught in the first three, and spelling in all the grades. Shorthand and typewriting also find a place in the fourth grade. Classes in vocal music are conducted in the afternoon.
Much more of interest might be said about the schoolroom work; but this article is already too long. It is designed simply to give our readers something of an idea of the plan and execution of our school work among the Chinese. We are aware that it has many defects, but by the wisdom imparted by him who has called us to this work, and by the grace which he administers to our needy souls, we are courageous in his service, rejoice in his condescension, and praise him for his faithfulness.

AN APPEAL.

We are in a crisis. What we need just now more than anything else, except the Spirit of the Lord, is more teachers. Our actual enrollment of pupils is now ninety-two, more than half of whom can understand almost no English, and all of whom draw heavily on the strength and tact of the teacher, who is hampered on every side by the unfamiliarity of his pupils with English customs and usages, and most of all by his inability to make his language understood. We have but four regular teachers, including the principal, no business manager, no bookkeeper, and, worst of all, no preceptor. The work outside the schoolroom is distributed among three teachers, who already have more than they can do well in their regular work of teaching under circumstances so difficult and so unusual in a school of this size. One of the lady nurses from the sanitarium is assisting us temporarily, but we are assured that her services can not continue after November 1, if that long.
The Foreign Mission Board repeatedly writes us that they are unable to find those who will come. Unless the Lord lays a burden upon some one otherwise qualified, who is willing to make the sacrifice—willing to give his undivided service and time every day, and more entirely so during the hours of the Sabbath than on other days, if possible—willing to isolate himself socially, if necessary—willing to live on a small salary where living expenses are high—willing to meet the exigencies of a tropical climate—willing to lift all the time, and lift hard,—unless the Lord raises up such laborers, we shall be obliged to turn away boys whom the Lord is sending to our school to receive the light of saving truth, when, not far from us, there are two other boarding schools for Chinese only, and when all the government free schools and nearly all the private schools admit Chinese.
Who is there, who, after weighing all these matters carefully and feeling called of God, will not write to the Foreign Mission Board, and say, ‘Here am I, send me’? W. E. Howell.

The German Conference.

By L. R. Conradi

While our first camp-meeting held at Friedensau is in the past, yet its influence still lives. About thirty-five ministerial laborers and fifty canvassers went from this meeting to all the different parts of this field, and the first quarter of our new Conference year shows encouraging results. Nearly eighty believers have been added to the church, mostly by baptism; a number of others have begun to obey, while many more are interested. Elder Klingbeil, who labors at present in Amsterdam, reports that five have begun to obey. Elder Rijsdam is in Zeeland, laboring in a new field. Elder D. F. Schuberth is called to baptize several persons in Rhenish Prussia, where Brethren Baumann and Küller are at work, also in Westphalia, Elder Aückrath’s field. Elder G. Schubert has begun another series of meetings at Hannover, and has a good interest. Our church there has forty-one members. North of Hamburg Brethren Madsen and Gröhnert are at work, and some have of late been added to the church. Captain Christiansen finds plenty of work in the great Hamburg harbor, his sales often amounting to forty or fifty dollars a week. Elder Pieper is now at work in Berlin, and some there are accepting the message. Elder Mathe baptized some at Bamberg, where Brother Sinz is at work, and is now beginning a short series of meetings at Danzig. Elder Wagner finds plenty to do among the churches in eastern Prussia, where Brother Enseleit is laboring, also at the very extreme north among the Lithuanians. Elder Lorenz has begun meetings in Breslau, while Elder Perk labors with fair success in the kingdom of Saxony.
Around Magdeburg, Halle, and Friedensau the work is also extending. Brother Wolfgarten has begun a series of meetings at Göttingen, Elder Obländer at Darmstadt, Elder Frauchiger at Carlsruhe. Brother Scharf reports a good interest in Rhenish Bavaria, Brother Gruber in Württemberg. Elder Hunergardt baptized several Hungarians, and both he and Brother Tentesch report favorable new openings in that great field. Thus far, Brother Seefried has been prevented from going to Macedonia on account of political troubles between Bulgaria and Rumania, but two Macedonians came hundreds of miles to him, to learn more of this precious truth. We have now thirty students in our industrial school, and already some from there are entering the work. Brother Lüpke and Dr. Hoenes are busy giving instruction. Our new schoolhouse will soon be finished. It, with the two barracks where our students sleep, will cost about thirteen hundred dollars.
At the old mill we have several patients, and have sent some to our other institutions. The new sanitarium is under roof, and we shall have it ready to be occupied by early spring. Thus far over twelve thousand dollars has been raised in this field for this enterprise. Our publishing house finds enough work, and last year’s statements show a present worth of forty-one thousand dollars and a gain of over five hundred dollars, though we installed our printing press, etc.
But while we have reason to rejoice, yet we long for greater power in all parts of our work. We were glad for Elder Daniells’s short visit in this Conference.
I feel grateful for the good health I enjoy with all the responsibilities. Besides the camp-meetings at Friedensau and Lausanne, I visited about twenty of our churches during last quarter, and am now on my way to our general meeting in southern Russia. What we need is more of God’s Spirit, more workers, more literature, and more money, to reach the teeming millions of the German field.
Wilejskaja, Russia. L. R. CONRADI.

Obituaries.

“I am the resurrection and the life.”—Jesus.
MILLER.—Bertha Cordelia Miller was born April 18, 1879, and died Oct. 5, 1900, of consumption, aged 21 years, 5 months, 17 days. Before her life ebbed away, she laid hold upon the One that is “mighty to save,” and died peacefully in the hope of eternal life. GEO. E. HOLLISTER.
STARK.—Died at Jamestown, N. Y., Sept. 11, 1900, of cancer, Elizabeth, wife of Charles Stark, aged about 62 years. Sister Stark had been a Sabbath-keeper since 1878. She had been a great sufferer for a long time, but fell calmly asleep, trusting in Jesus. Words of comfort were spoken by the writer, from 1 Cor. 15:26. J. B. STOW.
BLAIR.—Died at Binghampton, N. Y., Sept. 9, 1900, of paralysis, James Blair, aged 72 years, 4 months. My father accepted the truth twenty-four years ago, and has been a firm believer in the Third Angel’s Message and faithful observer of the Sabbath ever since. The funeral services were conducted by the Methodist minister. M. A. BLAIR.
MORRISON.—Died at the home of her sister, at Hennig, Minn., Mrs. Rosa Morrison, aged 62 years. She accepted the truth about nineteen years ago, and died in the blessed hope, looking for the appearing of the Redeemer. Her home was in Spokane, Wash. Words of comfort were spoken from 1 Corinthians 15, by the pastor of the M. E. church. R. R. TICHENOR.
WOSTER.—Brother Anson Woster, better known in North Liberty, Ind., as Grandpa Woster, died Aug. 27, 1900. He not only leaves a wife and children to mourn, but a wide circle of friends and acquaintances. He was an active member of the North Liberty church for thirty-five years, being one of its charter members. Comforting words were spoken by the writer. IRA G. BIGELOW.
WILBER.—Sister Elnor Wilber was born in Alfred, N. Y., May 11, 1827, and died near Watrousville, Mich., Oct. 6, 1900, aged 73 years, 4 months, 25 days. Sister Wilber was brought up a Seventh-day Baptist, and was a member of that church until 1865, when she united with the Seventh-day Adventists, having kept the Sabbath all her life. Funeral services were conducted by the writer. W. H. WILBER.
SPRAGUE.—Died at the hospital, in Bangor, Me., Oct. 5, 1900, from the effects of a surgical operation, Willie E. Sprague, of Blaine, Me., aged 37 years. A short time before his death he accepted the truth, and found peace in Christ. He left the assurance to his wife and friends that he rests in hope of soon meeting them in the land where “the inhabitant shall not say, I am sick.” J. B. GOODRICH.
McCULLOCK.—Mrs. Rebecca McCulloch was born near St. Louis, Mo., Dec. 16, 1817; and died Sept. 21, 1900, at Eagle Point, Ore. She was baptized and united with the church at Santa Ana, Cal., in 1887. She leaves six children—three sons and three daughters. She suffered for years, and longed to be at rest. A few words were spoken at the grave, from 1 Thess. 4:13, by the writer. C. J. COLE.
TERRELL.—Died Oct. 5, 1900, at Byron Center, Mich., of heart-disease, Brother Andrew J. Terrell, aged 85 years, 7 months, 4 days. Brother Terrell accepted present truth under the faithful labors of Elder Frisbie in the early days of the message in Michigan. A large concourse of people attended the funeral. He leaves a wife and four children. Discourse was given by the writer, from Job 19:25-27. L. G. MOORE.
REED.—Nancy Reed was born in Belleville, W. Va., in 1819, and died at Reedsville, July 13, 1900. Sister Reed’s death was caused by a broken hip, the result of a fall, living only from Friday morning until Sabbath afternoon after the accident occurred. She strove to live out the faith she so much loved, the Bible and the REVIEW being a great comfort to her. She was reconciled to the will of God. MARY C. ARNETT.
WILLINGS.—Died at Willis, Mich., Sept. 25, 1900, of organic disease of the heart, William H. Willings, aged 60 years, 8 months, 12 days. He was a kind husband, loving father, and true friend. Although not enrolled as a member of the church, he was a firm believer in the truths held by Seventh-day Adventists, and loved to talk of the precious truths revealed in God’s word. He leaves a wife and two daughters. O. F. CAMPBELL.
BALLARD.—Died at the home of his parents near Marthaville, La., Aug. 4, 1900, Brother Ballard. He accepted the truth in 1893. He was a conscientious, devoted Christian. The remains were laid away August 5, to await the coming of the Life-giver. Sister Ballard and several children are left to mourn. Words of comfort were spoken by the writer, from Rev. 14:13. Elder S. B. Horton assisted in the service. M. G. HUFFMAN.
HODGE.—Died at Mc Diarmid Prairie, Cal., Sept. 13, 1900, Roselia Hodge, aged 15 years, 8 months, 6 days. An attack of la grippe last April developed into the dreaded quick consumption, and now she is laid to rest. Rosy’s hope was bright to the last. Before passing away she comforted her loved ones with the thought, “It is but a little while till Jesus will come.” Words of comfort were spoken by the writer, from Mark 5:39; Ps. 116:15. F. M. BURG.
Mc KIM.—Died at Washington, D. C., July 26, 1900, of paralysis, Dr. S. A. H. Mc Kim, in the seventy-fifth year of his age. Brother Mc Kim accepted present truth about five years ago, and lived a consistent Christian life up to the time of his death. It was the writer’s privilege to visit him often during his illness, and always to find him fully reconciled to the will of God. The parting words were spoken by Elder A. F. Ballenger, based upon 1 Thess. 4:16-18. R. C. CARR.
BARBER.—Edna Barber fell asleep in Jesus, Sept. 18, 1900, at San Pasqual, Cal., a victim to the dread disease tuberculosis. Her maiden name was Shirtliff. In 1878 she was married to John L. Barber, and in 1881 she was called to mourn the death of her husband. Sister Barber accepted present truth about four years ago, and became a faithful member of the Akron (Ohio) church. She leaves two daughters to mourn her departure. Words of comfort were spoken by the writer to a large crowd of relatives and friends, who had congregated at her old home near Kent, Ohio, to pay their last respects. W. H. GRANGER.

TEACHERS' INSTITUTE.

By Mrs. E. E. Gardner

A SUCCESSFUL church-school institute, conducted by Prof. B. G. Wilkinson, of Union College, closed in Des Moines, Iowa, September 7. The attendance was not large, but the desire to become workmen that need “not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth,” was an inspiration to both teacher and class. The Bible, so full and complete in facts, principles, and illustrations, was studied with becoming zeal and interest.
The true method of education was dwelt upon quite extensively, and many thoughts were brought out to show that all knowledge comes from God, and that the Bible is the foundation of all true knowledge and the most perfect educational book in the world. It is an infallible guide, and contains the chief elements of an education. A text-book should convince of God and eternal life; and every study should be so based as to convince of him in whom our hopes are centered.
The subject-matter taken up and discussed embraced reading, writing, arithmetic, grammar, geography, and history; and how these studies should be taught from the Bible. To many who teach children, the idea of the Bible and nature being the study for the school, at first seemed almost radical, if not fanatical. But the ever-widening circle of practical knowledge lends a charm to methods of education, fully appreciated only by those who experience the transformation of coming to a true understanding of the truth that our schools should be based on the principles of the schools of the prophets.
The evenings were occupied in presenting to the church as well as to the teachers some of the distinctive features of present truth.
Instruction was also given in simple treatments and healthful cookery, Dr. and Mrs. Shively having charge of the same. Thus our teachers go out enabled to help in various ways.
The time was altogether too short; yet even a few days spent in study of the most approved methods in church-school work are of incalculable value to everyone engaging in that work.
Mrs. E. E. GARDNER.

PENNSYLVANIA, NOTICE!

By S. W. Armor

The general meetings in Pittsburg, Pa., will begin Thursday morning, November 1, at 9 A. M., and will continue four days—November 1-4. There will be no night meetings, except Sunday evening, November 4. The services will be held in the hall, corner of Fifth Avenue and Stevenson Street. The Pittsburg church extends a cordial invitation to all friends in western Pennsylvania to attend the meetings, and are making arrangements to keep all who come, free of charge. It is requested that those who come bring what bed covering they can. Elders Underwood, Shrock, and Longacre will attend. S. W. ARMOR.

OKLAHOMA CONFERENCE.

By C. McReynolds

The Oklahoma annual Conference will be held in Oklahoma City, O. T., December 18-23. All delegates should be elected as soon as possible, and their names sent to C. Schaeffler, the Conference secretary, to Box 202, Oklahoma City. Each church is entitled to one delegate, and to one more for every fifteen members. Elect those who should come: those who will take an interest in the various branches of the Conference. Let all come who can. The tract society will hold its annual meeting at the same time and place. The Conference building will be dedicated Sunday, December 23. We expect good help from outside the Conference. C. McReynolds, Pres.

SOUTH LANCASTER ACADEMY.

By W. L. Payne; R. A. Underwood; G. B. Thompson; A. E. Place; K. C. Russell; H. C. Basney; J. W. Watt; A. O. Burrill

The stockholders of South Lancaster Academy Corporation will hold their seventeenth annual session at South Lancaster, Mass., Nov. 22, 1900. The first meeting will be at 2:30 P. M. The objects of the session are, to elect trustees for the ensuing year, and to transact such other business as may properly come before the corporation.
W. L. PAYNE, R. A. UNDERWOOD, G. B. THOMPSON, A. E. PLACE, K. C. RUSSELL, H. C. BASNEY, J. W. WATT, A. O. BURRILL, D. B. PARMELEE, Trustees.

AN OPPORTUNITY.

An exceptional opportunity is afforded to young men and women who desire to learn broom-making, tailoring, printing, or sewing in Battle Creek College. The classes in these departments are under the charge of competent instructors. Full information concerning the classes for the winter term will be sent upon request. Address J. W. Collie, Battle Creek College.

ABOUT ORDERING, ETC.

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MT. VERNON ACADEMY.

In response to an urgent request of the Ohio laborers, it has been decided to offer a special course of study for the benefit of those who are already engaged in the work in this State, and those who contemplate entering it soon.
This instruction will be adapted to the needs of the minister, the Bible worker, the canvasser, and the church-school teacher; and the constant aim will be to make the instruction practical, so that positive and genuine benefit may be obtained by those who take it.
This contemplated special work will begin Wednesday, November 27, and will continue for ten weeks; and in addition to the proposed work, all the regular classes of the academy will be open to such of the special students as may desire to enter, thus bringing within the reach of these students every benefit which the academy can offer.
The rate for tuition will be $3.50 a month of four weeks, while tuition with board will range from $2.75 to $3.75 a week.
If any are interested in this work either for themselves or for others, we shall be glad to correspond with such; and to any who may desire to come, we would extend a cordial and hearty welcome, believing that the Lord’s blessing will rest upon the work and make it just what he wishes it to be. Address all correspondence to Mt. Vernon Academy, Mt. Vernon, Ohio.

ADDRESSES

The permanent address of Elder J. M. Rees is 14 West Fifth St., Kansas City, Mo.
The address of Elder H. F. Phelps has been changed from St. Paul, to 3014 Garfield Ave., Minneapolis, Minn.
The permanent address of Elder W. D. Curtis is now 523 Sixth Ave., Peoria, Ill., instead of 1606 N. Madison Ave., as heretofore.
The address of Mrs. Lou Kirby-Curtis, the secretary of the Illinois Sabbath-school Association, is also 523 Sixth Ave., Peoria, Ill. Let all who have occasion to correspond with her bear this change of address in mind.

PUBLICATIONS WANTED.

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The following persons desire late, clean copies of our publications, postpaid:—
T. J. Skinner, Hope, Ark.
M. V. Boyd, Temple, Tex.
Mrs. M. L. Weller, Hampton, N. D.
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Mrs. O. C. Reberger, Box. 655, Victor, Colo., Signs, Instructor, Little Friend, tracts.
H. W. Reed, J. W. Beardslee, B. L. Andersen, Neenah, Wis., tracts and papers in English, Danish, and German.
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BUSINESS NOTICES.

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WANTED.—A partner in aggressive self-supporting missionary work. Also a stout, willing man to work by the year, with home and church school privileges. Address L. Caldwell, Arvada, Colo.

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Elder O. C. Godsmark, who ordered one of these Bibles, with the INSTRUCTOR for one year, for one who had lately accepted the truth under his labors, acknowledged the receipt of the book in these words: “The Bible sent to Mr. ____ was received all right, and he is more than pleased with it. It certainly is a beauty, well bound, and contains the best helps I ever saw in any Bible. I know Bibles are cheap now, but I do not see how so good a book as that can be given with the INSTRUCTOR for one year at so low a price. Any one wishing a splendid Bible could do no better for the money than that.”
_This beautiful book is bound in Imperial Seal Binding, Tuck Edges, known as “Divinity Circuit,” Rounded Corners, Full Red under Gilt Edges._
We offer this Bible, postpaid, for only Six New Yearly Subscriptions at 75 cents; or Twelve New Six Months’ Subscriptions at 40 cents.
We will also send it, postpaid, with the INSTRUCTOR one year for $2.25. For 20 cents extra we will stamp your name in gold upon the cover.
Address all orders to—

The Youth’s Instructor,

Battle Creek, Michigan.
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