Earlier text: Thy Will, Not Mine, Be DoneNOT more than one Chinese man in a hundred, taking the empire through, can read, and still fewer can write a letter. Of the women, not more than one in a thousand can read. THE first direct effort made in behalf of the native women in India by a Christian woman was embodied in the day-schools of Perampore, opened by Mrs. Hannah Marshman, in 1800 and 1807. THERE are some beautiful examples of Christian heroism among those who died for their faith during the Boxer troubles in China. One of the finest examples of this was a faithful Chinese servant in Shansi. A little child of one of the missionaries had seen his parents cut down before his eyes. When he saw in the crowd his faithful Chinese servant, he piteously called to him. This devoted man walked calmly into the midst of the circle of cruel murderers, clasped the child in his arms, and died with him. THE British and Foreign Bible Society celebrated its one hundredth anniversary March 7. The first Sunday in March is to be quite largely “Universal Bible Sunday” among the churches in England. When this society was organized in 1804, there were about fifty translations of the Bible, many of these in European languages. During its history it has promoted the translation and distribution of the Scriptures in more than three hundred and fifty foreign languages and dialects. FIVE missionaries of the English Church Missionary Society penetrated the heart of Hausaland in 1900, a difficult journey of six hundred miles, as far as Kano, a city of two hundred thousand. But the king, fearing that the “praying men” would try to break up the slave traffic, expelled them. They retreated to a small town of five hundred people, where one of their number died, and another was sent home an invalid. After eight months their mission house was burned, and the survivors were obliged to withdraw. In February, 1902, one of the party, Dr. Walter Miller, obtained permission from the king to return, and is now trying to establish a mission on the spot where the first attempt was made. Women of Cataluna, Spain
By Mrs. Walter Bond
The women of China suffer all through life from pinched, cramped feet, but here a worse custom prevails. More vital organs are interfered with. From the cradle the bodies of little girl babies are incased in that fearful invention of the enemy of all mankind, the corset. As they grow into girlhood, very few of them have the privilege of obtaining an education. As soon as they are old enough, the daughters are placed in factories, where they earn a few cents a week to help support the family. Thus they are forced to go through life without learning to read or write. Every member of a poor family has to begin work at as early an age as possible, in order to make a living, wages being so small. The women work hard all day in the factories, beginning at half-past five in the morning and working till seven in the evening, and after this they have the housework, the cooking, and the washing and ironing to do, while the men smoke, drink, and gamble. But the worst part of it all is that so few of them know of a living Saviour. Among them are thousands of warm-hearted souls, who long for something better. Shall we who have light keep others in darkness? We are glad to have the privilege of working among this people who have so long been under the influence of Rome. Who will come over and help us? Surely the night is far spent, and day is at hand. The Master says at the eleventh hour, Why stand ye idle all the day? Go work in my vineyard. We are praying the Lord of the harvest to send more laborers. Who will come? Basutoland Mission, South Africa
By J. M. Freeman
I REGRET very much to announce that the hand of death has taken away my senior laborer, David Kalaka, the first man who accepted the truth in this country. Brother Kalaka seemed well on Sabbath afternoon, when, with his family, I had the usual study of the Senior Sabbath-school lesson. He and others were particularly impressed with some points brought out of the lesson, especially that God is allowing Satan to develop his character as the usurped ruler of the world, and the terrible condition resulting from his rule. Brother Kalaka took ill during the night after Sabbath with cramps in all the muscles of the body. I visited him, and prayed with him. He died on Monday night. The last words on his lips were, “Blessed is the one whose sins are forgiven.” He was a capable man, well known in the country, and had ability to do a great work in giving this last message. He was about sixty years of age, a man of large proportions and splendid address. I shall miss him very much. It is difficult to realize he is dead; it came so suddenly. J. M. FREEMAN. HUBERT FLETCHER
By Hubert Fletcher
Like other tropical countries, the island of Jamaica abounds in a large variety of fruits, which are in season throughout the entire year, making it very favorable for those who delight in the healthful and delicious dishes of nature. It is very mountainous and picturesque, with verdant fields, purling streams, and small villages here and there among the mountains. On the whole, the island is healthful. There are not many large trees, the cedar (greatly inferior to those of Lebanon) the fig, bully, broadleaf, and cotton being of the greatest size. The latter is the largest of all, some being mammoth trees. The only use that is made of it is for canoes. There is quite a superstitious legend connected with this tree. It is generally believed by the natives that it is the abode of the duppies (spirits of the dead); and they can not be persuaded to fell one, without indulging in a free use of rum, some of which they throw around the root, believing that otherwise the duppies would haunt them. If the tree falls, they are afraid to pass by after dark. Such is the baneful result of decades of erroneous teachings. But praise the Lord, this darkness and superstition are being gradually dispelled as the light of the third angel's message reaches the hearts and homes of these poor, benighted souls. There are about one thousand baptized members who are rejoicing in present truth,—one thousand to help in sending the message to those who are still groping in darkness. The calls for help are already coming from every side, but our laborers are few, and the means limited. Who is willing to help? who is ready to invest in a most prosperous business? The income is great—eternal life, and a home of boundless joy and happiness, with treasures of untold value. We are glad to report that the Lord is blessing the seed sown in this hitherto apparently unproductive part of the vineyard. Never before have so many letters been received from interested ones who are reading the El Mensajero, and are anxious to help in circulating it. Our literature is doing its work, but, O, what a pitifully small amount we have compared with the great field that is to be covered! The revision of “Steps to Christ” is now finished, and we hope that it can be published soon. We have two or three good men, who understand the Spanish language and are ready to enter the field as colporteurs, but we have no means to sustain them in this work, and no adequate supply of literature for them to use. Brethren, how long shall we have to wait for this means? Your liberality in giving to the missionary offerings will answer this question, which is a vital one to those who are struggling along in mission fields. We have received from friends in the United States about one hundred dollars American money for our printing-office. For this we are very grateful, but we need at once about four hundred dollars more to put up our little building before the rainy season begins in May. This little printing plant is free from debt, is dedicated solely to the work of printing the message, and will surely be a great factor in getting the truth before the people of Mexico. Are there not some who read this who would esteem it a privilege to invest five or ten dollars, or even more, in this institution, which by the blessing of God will be a beacon-light whose rays will lighten many a darkened mind? Brother Bodwell has been working in the States of Puebla and Morelos, with his usual success. He finds many of the people who desire to learn the truth for this time. Brother Placencia visited Guanajuato and neighboring towns, securing quite a number of subscriptions for El Mensajero. He was forced to retire from the field on account of a fever, from which he is now nearly recovered. Brother Harriman has been working for the paper and books in Tacubaya, with good success. I spent a few days during the week of prayer at Guadalajara, and was much pleased to find that some of the sanitarium workers who had been in a back-slidden condition had taken a new start for the kingdom. The meetings were well attended by all who were able to be out. English services were held at the sanitarium, and Spanish at the mission, each evening. The consecration service, in which all participated, was especially18 marked by the presence of the Lord. A Mexican who was a patient at the sanitarium recently began the observance of the Sabbath, and went to his home determined to be true to all the light he had received. He said he could not sell wine and tobacco any more (he kept a small store), and would eliminate these articles from his stock. If he proves faithful, as we believe he will, he will be a light to the people around him. The sanitarium patronage was light at the time of my visit, but the institution was paying its running expenses. Some plans were laid by the sanitarium board at its meetings held while I was there, which we trust will place the finances of the institution on a better basis. The medical mission is having a better patronage than for some time in the past, and is more than paying all expenses for rent, nurses, and incidentals. Brother M. V. Erkenbeck has been doing faithful work in Guadalajara, with literature, visiting the penitentiary and the homes of the people. He has found some who really desire to know the truth. The annual offerings of our brethren in this field amounted to three hundred and twenty dollars Mexican, which is a little more than one hundred and forty dollars American money. With the approval of the Mission Board, we wish to use this in the production of literature. Brethren, pray for the work in this great field. GEO. M. BROWN. Bermuda
By Mrs. J. A. Morrow
We find our hands full of work. The Lord is abundantly blessing. Almost daily we are given some precious experience which shows that the Lord is working with and for us. He is blessing in our Sunday evening services. A dear white lady has just taken a public stand for the Sabbath. We have been working and praying for her for some time. She is a member of the Presbyterian Church, and quite an active worker. We believe that the end is near, and that our time to labor is very short. When we see so much to be accomplished, we often wonder how the Lord can come so soon. Then we remember that he will finish the work, and cut it short in righteousness, because a short work will the Lord make upon the earth. Remember us and the work here in your prayers. Mrs. J. A. Morrow. C. A. WATKINS
By C. A. Watkins
BATON ROUGE.—Having closed our public services in Music Hall on February 20, we are now doing house-to-house work, holding Bible readings, selling literature, and visiting the poor and the sick wherever opportunity is offered. This seems to be the only practical way of reaching the people at Baton Rouge at the present. The attendance at the public services was small. Several barrels of food and clothing have been sent us, some coming even from Minnesota, Colorado, and Illinois. Our work for the poor has given us the respect of the people. Committees of societies of other churches, who have been our worst theological enemies, have come to us and asked for co-operation in charity work. They see that our message has a practical as well as a theoretical side. Several doors are now being opened for Bible study, as a result of the influence of Christian Help work. We thank the brethren who sent us these donations. They will share with us in the fruit of the harvest. We could use many more such barrels to God's glory in this needy field. We could also use clean, late copies of our papers, especially Signs, Little Friend, and Life Boat, also tracts on the law and the Sabbath, or on temperance. Box 385, Baton Rouge, La. The Council Meeting in Fiji
By C. H. Parker
It was with feelings of gratitude and thankfulness to God that we as workers in Fiji left our different stations and gathered in council at Suva Vou. Our hearts were cheered to see our dear Brother Fulton once more, and to have his counsel. This was our first general council in Fiji. We felt that we must have the special guidance of the Holy Spirit. As the details of the work necessarily fell into our hands as laborers, one committee did all the preparatory work. In each session all our brethren were invited in to take part in the discussion of each point. Truly, we sat together in heavenly places, for not a note of discord marred the sweet influence of the Spirit. The effect of this gathering will be to unify the work and workers; and we can expect to see great advancement in union and strength. The minutes of the meeting show that although we have made a small beginning, we have a great work to do. We are all of good courage, and in good health, and as we again separate to our different fields, it is with a determination to hasten the completion of the third angel’s message. Scotland
By W. A. Westworth
EDINBURGH.—We have just closed the first workers’ institute and canvassers’ school in the Scottish field, and can only praise the Master for the many blessings granted, and for the good spirit that was with us from the first meeting. Elder O. A. Olsen and Brethren Sisley, Ritchie, and Scott, besides the writer, were in attendance. The instruction given was witnessed by the power of the Spirit, and all experienced an increase of zeal and courage in the work of saving souls. The meeting convened in Glasgow, January 10-18, and consisted of daily instruction in the canvassing work, which was appreciated especially by several who were just entering the work; Bible studies on the message and our special work as a people; methods of work; Bible readings; Sabbath-school work; and house-to-house work with the papers. In the evening we had services for the public. This work will be continued by Brother and Sister Ritchie. A tract and missionary department was added to the general work, to develop the interest which may be awakened by the canvassers, it being the purpose to carry on a systematic work with all who will read and study the tracts and books. Sister Ritchie was chosen secretary of this department. Each day had a period of four and one-half hours for work in the city, and many hundreds of Present Truth were thus sold. We have had a steady increase in the ranks of the canvassers, and the special help given them at this gathering was much appreciated. Although our funds have not been sufficient to keep all the men at work, still the blessing of God has attended the efforts put forth. During the holiday season all were busy with the special edition of our British paper, Present Truth; and perhaps in view of the general effort in America on behalf of the special Signs, a few figures may be of interest. Our membership consists of seventy-five or eighty, an increase of thirty during the past season. This number, including all ages of both sexes, sold of this special number seventeen thousand, or a little more. This means about two hundred and fifteen per member; or, estimating the number of Seventh-day Adventists in the States as seventy thousand, it would mean an edition of fifteen million and fifty thousand for the States. This is besides a weekly sale of about twenty-six hundred. But, brethren and sisters, the message must go, and to this end all must work constantly. One brother made a record sale of twelve hundred and sixty papers in eight days’ work. He writes, “God sold the papers, I simply handed them out to the people;” and again, referring to his effort to let the light shine and bring men to a knowledge of the truth, he adds, “I must, I must, I must;” and yet six months ago this brother did not know a thing about the message. The book sales for the past quarter have amounted to $3,650. At this meeting we studied the field, and decided to run two tents the coming season, if possible. We have only two preachers, but each will have the help of a Bible worker. The past season has demonstrated that tent-meetings are a good means of placing the truth before the people of this country, and we are anxious to do all we can in this way, but the funds are short. As the week-of-prayer readings intimated, Europe did not begin to get the amount that had been expected. Hence we shall be unable to do the work we hope to, unless a tent is given us. We now have one ready for work, kindly given by New York last year. Are there not some who can help us to get another tent, and thus have part in the work in the land of the covenanters? Eighteen thousand martyrs attested their faith with their blood near this place, and will not God repay Scotland with the light of this last glorious message? We believe he will. The field is ripe, and there is much to be done. May God lead each one to realize that this is indeed a work in which each must do his part, or be shut out. We are of good courage in the Lord, and are anxiously waiting for the time when the children of the King will be gathered where the sorrows of sin will not hurt nor defile. First Session of the Northern Union Conference
By Arthur G. Daniells
The Northern Union Conference was organized in the spring of 1902 at the first session of what was known as the Northwestern Union Conference held in Des Moines, Iowa. At that meeting a constitution was adopted, and officers were elected. The territory was composed of the States of Minnesota, South Dakota, and North Dakota, and that part of Canada known as Manitoba and Alberta. The first regular session of this union conference was held at Milbank, S. D., Feb. 17-22, 1904. The attendance at this session was not confined to the delegates required or permitted by the constitution. By definite arrangement nearly every conference laborer in the union attended the meeting. This was a wise arrangement. The laborers of this union conference are scattered over a large area. This was the first session of the conference. It was necessary for the best interests of the field for the workers in all parts and of all branches to meet together. Because of long-continued and serious illness, the president, Elder C. W. Flaiz, could not be present. His absence was a serious loss to the meeting, and was deeply regretted by the laborers. It also threw upon the delegates the responsibility of putting forth special efforts to make the conference what it should be, a responsibility which they discharged earnestly and successfully. All things considered, this was the best conference session I have attended for years. When it was decided to hold the conference in Milbank, the little church of that town undertook to provide the building for the meetings, and rooms for all who should attend, free of all expense. Their efforts were remarkably successful. Nearly all the citizens of Milbank opened their homes, entirely free, for the entertainment of our people. Bankers and merchants, as well as others, placed their spare rooms at our service. The Congregational and Methodist ministers each entertained delegates during the entire session. They both found time to attend some of our meetings. The Congregational church gave us the free use of their commodious, well-furnished building for all our services, and the pastor assisted us in the Sunday night service. Many of the people with whom our people stayed attended the evening services. Sunday night every seat in the church was filled. It would, perhaps, be improper to detail here the many courtesies shown us by those who entertained us. In the parting farewells many of the citizens expressed the pleasure it had been to entertain their guests, and gave the most hearty invitation to stop with them again if another conference should be held in Milbank. Altogether, this is the most remarkable experience I have ever had of this character. Why should it not be repeated in many places? Instead of holding our gatherings among ourselves, or in large cities, where all arrangements must be of a commercial character, why not go to places of two or three thousand inhabitants, and come in close, personal touch with the people? The people of Milbank said they were glad to become better acquainted with our people. I may here state that one of the important secrets of this pleasing experience in Milbank is the faithful, upright life of our little church there. But a small portion of the time of the conference was devoted to business affairs. Time was taken for prayer, counsel, and the consideration of the gospel principles upon which our whole work should be based. There was no apparent haste, and yet good progress was made every day. All questions that came before the delegates received calm, deliberate, thorough consideration. There was no scheming, no pulling, and very little inharmonious discussion. The broad, brotherly, unselfish views entertained by the delegates enabled us to reach prompt decisions. As the secretary has all the recommendations passed and other data of the proceedings, I must leave this part19 of the proceedings to be reported by that officer. The reports of various features of the administration up to Dec. 31, 1903, were very encouraging, as were also the general reports of the conference presidents. The finances of the union conference are in good condition, and the offerings to missions from the local conferences very encouraging. Owing to the state of his health, it was thought best not to place any conference responsibilities upon Elder Flaiz. Instead of placing burdens upon him, the nominating committee brought in a recommendation that Brother Flaiz make it his first duty to seek for the restoration of his health, and that sympathy and required financial support be extended to him while making the effort to regain his health. Deep feeling was manifested when this recommendation was read, and it was adopted by a rising vote of the entire congregation. Elder R. A. Underwood was chosen to take the place of their disabled leader, as president. Elder C. A. Burman was chosen vice-president. The other officers were generally the same as last year. The session closed just before midnight of the twenty-second, with a most touching and encouraging testimony meeting. The laborers returned to their fields, so they said, with the best courage of their lives, to push this work to a speedy conclusion. My interest personally was greatly increased in this part of the great harvest field by this association with its workers. Union College Young People's Society
By J. I. Beardsley
OWING to hindering circumstances, our Young People's Society did not obtain a very early start this year. In a school of this kind a large per cent of the membership changes so often that it is almost necessary to reorganize at the beginning of every year. This always takes time, and this year especially it was retarded by circumstances beyond our control. However, we are now quite well organized. Our officers consist of a president, with first and second vice-presidents,—these form a committee on plans,—a secretary, a treasurer, and an assistant secretary and treasurer. These, with the heads of the various committees, form the advisory committee. Our regular committees consist of a Sabbath program committee, a missionary committee, and an invitation committee, besides various committees to which special lines of work are delegated. Our plan is to hold two meetings each week. The one on Sabbath afternoon consists of a program of historical, field, and biographical studies, and occasionally of a consecration service. At the opening of each Sabbath meeting a few minutes are spent in reviewing texts assigned the Sabbath previous upon some one of our peculiar points of doctrine. We believe that the man of God should be thoroughly furnished unto all good works, and able always to give an answer to every man who asks a reason for the hope that is within him. Members as well as officers appreciate the value of these drills. Our aim has been to distribute the work as much as possible, both as regards programs and practical missionary work. On Wednesday forenoon we hold a missionary meeting, at which missionary projects are discussed, work assigned, and reports given. Music forms a part of this program, as well as of the Sabbath program. Some of these hymns are arranged especially for the occasion. This adds much to the interest, and is one way in which we may offer praise to our Creator. Being located in an educational center having several institutions of learning, with large enrollments, besides several church societies, our first practical missionary work was to become acquainted with these young people, and for this purpose a committee was appointed to visit them, attending their young people's meetings, and taking part when opportunity was given. We have been gratified with the reports from this committee thus far. In nearly every instance our members have been invited to participate, and in some instances have led their meetings. In no better way can we work for these young people than by attending their meetings, and helping them in a kindly, Christian way. It is not so much what we say, as our personal demeanor and conduct. At the same time we must ever be ready to study with them any question that may arise, and always show them that we have a living connection with the Source of all power and wisdom. Those who have composed this visiting committee have testified to the good done their own souls by coming in contact with these young people, many of whom are longing for more light, and all were gratified with the genial, friendly spirit with which they were received in every instance. We have done some periodical work. A large number of the special Signs was taken by the society, and sold in the surrounding territory, or mailed to interested persons, and followed by letters showing our interest in them. We are mailing a club of Signs each week to persons with whom different members of the society are to correspond. If sufficient interest is shown, the papers will be continued; if not, they will be sent to other persons. A young man of our number is using a club of fifty copies of the Life Boat, ten of the Signs, besides other of our periodicals, furnished him by the College View missionary society, in his work at the penitentiary and the jails of Lincoln. In our periodical work we have found it the most satisfactory plan to secure from the conference presidents the names of individuals in some locality where the conference intends to send laborers; thus we may prepare the minds of the people by paving the way with the printed page. A few weeks ago a plan was set on foot to organize a foreign mission band. At one of our midweek meetings the plan was unfolded, and an opportunity given for those interested in the study of foreign fields with a view to becoming foreign missionaries at some future time, to hand in their names. As the result thirty persons responded, and were organized into two bands. In these meetings, held weekly, the fields in which different members are interested are studied, all joining enthusiastically in the study. Whenever a foreign missionary visits the school, he is invited to speak to the two bands. The different members also correspond with foreign missionaries already in the field. It is intended to read the replies to these letters to the bands. A movement has already been set on foot to improve the condition of a former fellow student who is now a missionary in an undesirable and uncongenial locality. Our society has also been able to raise some funds for needy fields. An offering of one hundred and forty dollars was raised during the week of prayer. A weekly freewill offering is taken in the chapel to defray our society's expenses, and the surplus donated to some needy enterprise. Recently twenty-five dollars surplus was donated toward the purchase of a much-needed printing-press for our mission in Porto Rico. We have also sent a collection of reference books to Colegios de Cameras, Argentina. The foreign departments also do much among those of their own languages. The Scandinavians have a regular club of fifty copies of the Sendebud, correspondence being conducted with those who receive these papers. They also sold many of their special number of the Sendebud. The Germans hold their regular weekly meetings each Friday evening. They have a club of seventy-five copies of the Hausfreund, which they send out every week, and conduct correspondence with those to whom they are sent. They have also sold many of their special number of the Hausfreund in and near the city of Lincoln. These are some of the visible results of our college missionary society. As to those which our finite minds can not fathom, only time and eternity will reveal. We, as young people, are thankful for the opportunity of preparing ourselves for a place in our Saviour's vineyard, and of doing some work for him at the same time. Practise is and should be a part of the thorough workman's course, and it is only thus that we may become efficient laborers. J. I. BEARDSLEY, President. Donations for the Memorial Church, Washington, D. C.
By J. S. Washburn
SINCE the last list of donations for the Washington Memorial church was sent in, $19.50 has been received. These last donations are as welcome as the first. They indicate that there are those who desire to see a work so well begun, actually finished, completed, and this memorial of God fully fitted up for the work, and a surplus for the other greater institutions to be established here in Washington. These givers will surely be rewarded. To those who planned to help in this work, I will say it is not too late even now, but that immediate donations to complete the necessary alterations will be most highly appreciated. Following is a list of donations received since the last report was written, January 13:— Previously reported, $8,703.18. Louis Klebahn, $1; Mrs. Annie Sufficool, $2.50; Illinois friends, per tract society, $16. The following donations were received in March, 1903, in addition to those previously reported:— March 13: Elizabeth Franks, $3; K. Oertley, $1; Grace S. Welty, $1. March 14: Mrs. E. R. Davis, $5. March 16: Two friends, 35 cents; Mae Lair, 50 cents; Eliza Lair, 50 cents; L. L. French, $1; W. H. Lord, 50 cents; Hans Omodth, 50 cents; Mrs. Anna Sanders, 25 cents; Mrs. Eugene Breed, $5; J. M. Remington, $1; Mrs. J. F. Ferris, $1; C. H. Ferris, $1; H. McConnell, 50 cents; M. Bessie DeGraw, $5; Hazel L. McLean (8 years old), 30 cents; M. W. Lewis, $1.50. March 17: Mrs. Harriet S. S. Davis, 26 cents; Mrs. Lucy L. Loomis, 75 cents;20 Miss Adella White, $1.50; Mrs. J. H. Peckham, 50 cents; Mrs. Brennen, 25 cents; Jennie E. Loomis, $5. March 18: Mrs. Mary Page, 25 cents; Mrs. Eugene Aveline, $1; Albany (Ore.) church, by J. B. Coney, $2.25; John M. Downs, $1; a brother (70 years old), $1; friends in the James White Memorial Home, by E. M. C. Kelvey, $3; Grimes (Pa.) Sabbath-school, by Mrs. Ella Irons, $1; Wm. Fox, $1; Granton (Wis.) church, $4.60; Mrs. J. E. Green, $2; A. Thompson, $10; Mauston (Wis.) church, $2; Albany (Wis.) church, 50 cents; Green Bay (Wis.) church, $9.22; Frank Howe, 25 cents; Ruth Howe, 25 cents; Hattie Maynard, 25 cents; Viola Tombleson, 25 cents; Hundred Mile Grove (Wis.) church, $20; H. E. Eighme, 50 cents; Racine (Wis.) church, $2.32; a friend, $1.50; a brother, 25 cents. March 19: Mrs. Orin G. Phillips, $1; Miss Emma Shaw, $1; Miss C. Bush, $1; Mrs. Betsy Jane Carpenter, $5. March 20: Mr. and Mrs. H. Coney, $1; L. C. Sherwood, 50 cents; W. P. McCrillis, 25 cents; Mrs. J. M. Sampson, $5; Mary A. Carr, $1; Elder S. B. Horton, $1; a sister in New Orleans, $1; W. H. and Katie Kinney, $2. March 21: C. F. Barr, $5; S. K. Ross, $7.30. March 23: J. H. Calkins, $1; N. H. and Florence Wyatt, 50 cents; Miranda T. Young, $1; Permelia Nickerson, $1; W. H. Farley, $5; Mrs. Samuel Pratt, $2; Dodge Center (Minn.) church, $4.03; Amy Cook, $1; Mr. and Mrs. R. W. Freen, $2.50; Geo. Sargent, 50 cents; Alfred Anderson, 50 cents; Mrs. S. J. Crandell, $1; Artichoke (Minn.) church, $12.20; Anoka (Minn.) church, $1.50; St. Cloud (Minn.) church, $3.09; Sauk Center (Minn.) church, $1.50; Wm. Asp, 50 cents; A. Glate, 25 cents; W. J. Davis, 25 cents; J. H. Hodge, 25 cents; Mrs. J. H. Hodge, 25 cents; Mrs. J. Gotzian, $16; A. M. Winegar, $2; Mrs. Sadler, $1; Miss Steel, 50 cents; Felix Pabosky, 25 cents; Dr. Heald, 25 cents; W. H. Brinkman, 50 cents; A. W. Everts, 25 cents; C. L. Taylor, $5; Brother Nelson, 25 cents; Brother Winkler, 25 cents; A. Boeker, 50 cents; Z. Thorp, 50 cents; C. R. Oliver, 50 cents; H. E. Ross, 25 cents; V. McPherson, $1; H. B. Steele, 25 cents; T. A. Kilgore, 50 cents; a friend, 25 cents; Mrs. Hannah Rasmussen, $5; Anna Rasmussen, $5; Mrs. E. G. White, $20; Signs of the Times, per E. A. Chapman, $86.18; Hagerman (N. M.) church, by M. C. Corbit, $5.90. March 24: W. J. Maxwell, $1; Hannah Neilson, $2; John Collison, 25 cents; D. H. Kneeland, 25 cents; W. J. Kneeland, 25 cents; Alta Kneeland, 5 cents; Coila Kneeland, 5 cents; Raymond Kneeland, 5 cents; Sister Davis, 95 cents. March 25: Willis Meeker, 50 cents; Thomas and Margaret Jane MacMillan, $5; J. R. Peterson, $1; Mr. and Mrs. B. V. Finn, $5; Sam Meddler, 25 cents; Wm. Huggins, 25 cents; Lottie Huggins, 25 cents. March 26: Mary A. Knohe, 50 cents; J. M. Adams, $1; Mr. and Mrs. H. L. Parish, $2.35; T. E. Morey, $1. March 27: Mr. and Mrs. L. L. Stone, 50 cents; Mrs. M. L. Crimer, 25 cents; Mrs. Chambers, 25 cents; Mrs. R. J. Logan, 50 cents; Celia E. Parsons, 50 cents; Miss Mary Jensen, 35 cents; Dr. J. D. Elliott, $5; W. A. Gosmer, $5; James Plummer, $1. March 28: A friend, 10 cents; V. O. Cole, $1; Mrs. M. Mitten, $2; Julius Hansen, 25 cents; Bert Cox, 50 cents; C. A. Jorgensen, 50 cents; J. H. Frank, $1; Mrs. Laura Hansen, $1; Wm. Frank, $1; John C. Frank, 75 cents; LaGrange (Wis.) church, by Mary E. Grovesteen, $3; Franklin Furnace (Ohio), by Jennie C. Howell, $1; Mrs. White, 25 cents. March 30: Mrs. S. N. Young, $2; Dr. L. A. Reed, $5; Mrs. E. J. Moffitt, 40 cents; Isabel Reith, $2.50; G. A. Slade, $2; Dr. J. H. Neall, $15; Mrs. M. A. Neall, $5. March 31: Mrs. J. S. Tucker, $5; Edward House, 25 cents; Gilman Morreene, 25 cents; Frank Davis, 50 cents; Judson Downs, 50 cents; Nettie Magary, 25 cents; Wm. Magary, 25 cents; Miss Mabel Cracker, 25 cents; Mrs. Emma Cracker, 25 cents; G. A. Thompson, 50 cents; a friend, $1; Bertha Brooks, $1; P. Brooks, $1; Mr. and Mrs. E. H. Little, $8; Clara Straugh, $1; Laura Straugh, 50 cents; Willis Estell, 5 cents; J. R. Elliott, $2; Mr. and Mrs. R. P. Zirkle, $1; Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Zirkle, 50 cents; Jessie Herfield, 50 cents; Mary Herfield, 10 cents; Mrs. N. A. Goodwin, $1; Alice Ashhurst, $3. Total reported, $9,155.38. 1728 Fourteenth St., N. W., Washington, D. C. A CHURCH of fourteen members has been organized at Great Bend, Kan. BROTHER J. G. WILLIAMSON reports three new Sabbath-keepers at Poetry, Tex. ELDER F. M. ROBERTS reports twenty-two new Sabbath-keepers at West Lebanon, Ind. ELDER LOCKEN reports twelve for baptism in connection with his work at Clear Lake, Wis. THE church training-school at Battle Creek now has an enrolment of one hundred and fifty. AT Elgin, Ohio, five adults who are heads of families have recently begun the observance of the Bible Sabbath. THE Dakota Worker reports that Elder C. W. Flaiz is gaining strength, and expects to return soon to his field of labor. MRS. ANNA SUFFICOOL reports six having lately accepted the faith in connection with her Bible work at Rhinelander, Wis. BROTHER D. E. SCOLES reports seven having signed the covenant to observe the requirements of God’s law, at Norman, Mo. THE total number baptized at Battle Creek, Mich., since the revival effort was begun, is two hundred and seventeen. There are still others who expect baptism soon. THE publication of “Christ Our Saviour” in the Zulu language is to be undertaken by our workers who have gone to proclaim the gospel of the kingdom to that people. BROTHER J. B. STUYVESANT reports eleven additions to the church at Carthage, Mo., where he has been laboring for the past two months, nine of these being new converts to the truth. FOUR were baptized by Elder N. P. Neilsen at Milwaukee, Wis., Sabbath, February 6. About the same number of candidates are waiting for baptism in the same church, but prefer to go to the river when the ice melts. THE Indiana Reporter says: “From many letters we are receiving we have reason to believe that our brethren and sisters are of better courage in the work, and that the message is rising in Indiana. Let us praise God and take courage.” STEPS are being taken for the erection of a church building at Lexington, Ky. A lot has been secured, and the aim will be to have the building completed by next fall. THE company at Cashion, O. T., has been strengthened by the recent addition of eight to the number of those believing the message of present truth, five of these having been unconverted children of Sabbath-keepers. As a result of work done at Meno, O. T., since December 20, the church at that place has been reorganized, and its membership increased from five to twenty-nine, seventeen of this number being new Sabbath-keepers. A LETTER from Porto Rico reports Brother Connerly out in the field doing personal work among the people. The paper has opened the way; and wherever he goes, he finds friends. The workers are hoping soon to be able to hold public meetings in the Spanish language. BROTHER GEO. F. ENOCH and wife have gone to Bridgetown, Barbados, where they hope by careful living to get rid of the malarial fever, from which they have been suffering for some time. Brother Enoch continues his work as editor of the Caribbean Watchman, and writes that the December number went quickly. They are expecting materially to increase the circulation during 1904. AN interesting series of meetings and canvassers’ institute combined are in progress at Monroe, Wis. The ministers in charge of this work are Elders H. R. Johnson and F. Stebbeds. R. A. Phelps, the State canvassing agent, is in charge of the canvassing work connected with the institute. The laborers report this form of meeting as being ideal, and as soon as they close the meeting there, they expect to go to Stoughton to conduct similar services in that city. BROTHER CONRADI sends word that the brethren who have recently gone to East Africa have secured a location about one night’s ride from the future terminus of the railroad now in process of construction. The Lord has opened the way before them by his providence. The brethren write that scarcely a European has been there, and no missionaries whatever are operating in that district, although the missionaries on either side are expecting to enter. The language spoken is the Kip Pare. Elder Conradi is planning to visit this field soon.