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Review and Herald, Vol. 78, No. 50.

MRS. E. G. WHITE
Earlier text: CORN BREAD

PENNSYLVANIA

By S. S. Shrock

WASHINGTON.—The general meeting at Washington, like the others which have been reported by associate laborers, was better than we had dared to expect. The Spirit of God was present, and His power was realized in speaking and in receiving the word of life. Several members were added to this church during the past year; and on the whole, the outlook is better than it was a year ago. Cash and pledges to the amount of $50.69 were given for the work in the State, and about twenty copies of “Christ’s Object Lessons” were ordered.
Thus closes the best, most spiritual series of meetings that I have ever attended in all the years of my labors, and I feel certain that this is but a preparation for a still richer pentecostal experience by our dear people during the soon-coming Week of Prayer. We must take hold of God’s word by living faith.
In the meetings attended by Elders Longacre and Wheeler and myself, a little over one thousand dollars was raised in cash and pledges for the “Gideon’s Band” and tent and camp-meeting funds ($158.94 for the latter), and about two hundred and fifty copies of “Christ’s Object Lessons” were ordered. A faithful paying of these pledges will bring great blessings to the givers. S. S. SHROCK.

Tent Meetings and New Church at Pine Valley

By J. A. Holbrook

PINE VALLEY, ORE.—We began meetings in the tent at Halfway, September 12. The attendance was very good from the beginning, and especially good Sunday nights, as the tent was full every Sunday night we were there. We have given the people the privilege, every Sunday night, of assisting us in bearing the expenses of the meeting, and they have responded liberally, as the seven donations we have taken amount to $36.67. October 19 we organized a church of thirteen members. Brother C. W. Lusk was ordained elder of the church. We closed the meetings at Halfway, October 20, and took the big tent down that night to keep it from getting wet. We moved two and one-half miles up the valley, and began meetings in Langrell's Hall, October 22. We have preached thirteen sermons here, and yesterday we baptized seven believers, and two others who had been baptized joined the church last night. These make an increase of nine members to the church, which now numbers twenty-two in all—all new members except 4. The interest is still good, with fair prospects of more additions soon. We expect to have a fair-sized church building ready for use this month. Brethren Lusk and W. S. Holbrook are working on it now, while I am visiting and preaching. We feel that the Lord is greatly blessing the work here, for which we are truly thankful, and we trust that through His continued blessing the truth may be firmly planted in this valley. It is our plan that my brother and I go to Salmon, Idaho, when we think it best to leave the work here. Brother Lusk will remain here and continue the work through the winter. We ask the prayers of the faithful that the Lord may continue to bless our labors here and wherever we go. J. A. HOLBROOK.

E. S. N

By E. S. N.

CHESTER.— Elder Cobb went from Wheeling to Virginia to attend the Conference meeting there. Elder Lair and the writer went to Chester to visit the church at that place. Meetings were begun November 4 and continued until November 10. The Spirit of the Lord came into our midst, and hearts were touched. The quarterly meeting of the church was held on the Sabbath, and we all enjoyed much of the blessing of the Lord. All consecrated themselves anew to the Lord, and resolved by His help to carry out the plans they adopted for church and Sabbath-school work.
We trust the good work may go on, and as a result many souls be gathered into the fold of God.

E. S. N

FRANCIS DINGEE

By Francis Dingee

SCRANTON, WILKESBARRE, AND NORRISTOWN.—Owing to the street-car strike at Scranton, it was deemed expedient to give up the general meeting at that place. However, we had a two days’ meeting there with all who could get to the place of meeting, and then we went to Wilkesbarre for meetings over Sabbath and Sunday. These meetings were conducted, as far as the time would permit, along the lines of the other general meetings, with good results. Subscriptions were taken for our various periodicals, and pledges were made to the various funds. The Sabbath-school work received careful attention. The responsibility of parents and the far-reaching effects of the home life and influences were the central thoughts dwelt upon. Many here, as well as at the other meetings, expressed themselves as being greatly benefited by this timely instruction.
The meeting at Norristown was also a good meeting. Almost twelve dollars was subscribed for the tent fund. During this meeting, Elder Fitzgerald was twice called away to attend funerals. We are constantly reminded that the present time is all that we have the assurance of for preparation for the future life. Our closing meeting at Norristown was a good one. Church officers were elected, and the Spirit of the Lord was present in a marked manner.
The question, “Can two walk together except they be agreed?” was answered by Brother Champlin in the afternoon. In the evening all hearts were touched by the story of the life of Christ, told in impressive language by Elder Lukens.
Sunday morning the Origin of the Cross was presented in a very interesting manner by Brother Painter. In the afternoon Elder Williams gave an instructive talk on Divine Healers and Dowieism. On Sunday evening we listened with much interest to the explanation of Matthew 24, by Elder Lukens.
The Holy Spirit was present during all these meetings, working upon the hearts of the people. A number raised their hands for prayer, and the backslidden were drawn again to the fold of Jesus. The attendance was excellent throughout the meeting, many coming from a distance. Our people attended from Sunderlinville, West Pike, Austin, Colesburg, Raymond, Corryville, and Coudersport. All received a blessing, and returned home with renewed courage.

FRANCIS DINGEE

WEST VIRGINIA.

By F. M. Gardner

CLARKSBURG.— I am of good courage in the Lord’s work. Have been connected with this work nearly eleven years, and the prospects never were brighter than now. I know the Lord is still sending His angels out before us to prepare the hearts of the people to receive the seeds of eternal truth. I am so glad that I am permitted to carry the seeds to the people. But the work will not be successful unless the Holy Spirit be in us continually.
I am glad to see the spirit of the work coming up in our Conference. I pray that my whole soul, mind, and heart may be in this work.
F. M. GARDNER.

VERMONT

By J. W. Watt

Elder Wm. A. Westworth and wife, of Washington, D. C., and formerly of New York, have come to labor in Vermont. We think we can now support another worker, and by consultation with Elder Cottrell, an invitation was given Brother Westworth to come to Vermont. We certainly need in our Conference more field laborers, men who can go into new territory, and bring the truth before those who know it not. We feel sure that our Vermont brethren and sisters will give Brother Westworth a cordial welcome to our State.
We hope all will be faithful in paying tithes, that as we increase our force of workers, they may all have a support. Elder Westworth will spend the winter in Barre, and the writer will devote the winter months largely to work among the churches, small companies, etc. J. W. WATT.
The meetings at Barre will hereafter be held in Gospel Hall, on Elm Street, just off Main Street. The hall is on the first floor of the building formerly occupied by the Barre Telegram. Elder Westworth has moved into the tenement on the second floor of the same building.

Items Gleaned from the Reaper

THE following items are gleaned from the Reaper of the 27th ult.:—

Elder Breed Departs for Union, Oregon Meeting

ELDER BREED left last Thursday afternoon for Union, Ore., where he and Elder Martin are expecting to conduct a three days’ meeting. He expects to stay in that part until next Sabbath, which he will spend with the Baker City church.

Young People's Work Progressing at College Place

The Young People's work at College Place, Wash., is progressing nicely. The meetings, which are held each Friday evening, are well attended, and a good spirit is manifested. Studies are being conducted each evening on the outline given in the Youth's Instructor.

Mrs. S. E. Savage's Tract and Book Report from Dayton

Mrs. S. E. Savage sends the following report from Dayton, Wash.: “I distributed two hundred tracts, ‘Sound an Alarm.’ Will try to do something with ‘Christ’s Object Lessons’ soon.” She also sent in her order for about ninety books, mostly “Sunshine at Home,” “Making Home Happy,” and “Best Stories” for the holiday delivery.

College Place Society Orders Life Boats for Prisons

THE College Place (Wash.) Missionary Society has decided to order a club of Life Boats for distribution at the State penitentiary and jails. A collection amounting to several dollars was taken up last Sabbath. We hope to see many others of our churches in the Conference take up this work; for it is one that has been sadly neglected.

Brother Roper's Canvassing Report on Daniel and the Revelation

BROTHER ROPER came in from his canvassing field last Friday. His book account shows that he has handled about five hundred and fifty copies of “Daniel and the Revelation” during the season, besides over two hundred smaller books. He says that “in his delivery at some places he delivered and sold as high as one hundred and one per cent of the orders taken.”

Miss Vina Traner's Canvassing Report from Ontario, Oregon

Miss Vina Traner writes that she has stopped canvassing for a while, and is helping in the Bible work at Ontario, Ore., where Elder Sharpe is holding meetings. She sends in a report of her last week’s work, of fifteen orders taken for “Daniel and the Revelation,” besides $8.25 worth of helps.

Elder Loughborough to Visit College Place

Elder J. N. Loughborough is expected at College Place, Wash., next week. He will spend several weeks with the students at the college, conducting a course of studies on the rise and progress of the message.

Milton Church Plans Work With Christ's Object Lessons

The Milton (Ore.) church is planning to do a good work with “Christ’s Object Lessons.”

Elder Sharpe Reports Good Interest in Ontario, Oregon

ELDER SHARPE writes from Ontario, Ore.: “We are all well and of good courage. Have a good interest here that is growing better.”

Brother Wellington Frost Canvasses for Christ's Object Lessons

“BROTHER WELLINGTON FROST is canvassing for “Christ’s Object Lessons” in Baker City, Ore., and is disposing of quite a number.

Brother J. T. Cargill Orders Marvel of Nations Copies

BROTHER J. T. CARGILL, of Pendleton, Ore., came into the office the other day, and got twenty-five “Marvel of Nations.”

Sabbath School Organized at Clarksburg

SISTER MINNIE HADDIX reports the organization of a Sabbath-school at Clarksburg, with F. M. Gardner as superintendent.

Wheeling General Meeting and Church Report

By Emma S. Newcomer

WHEELING.—The general meeting of the Wheeling church convened October 29 and closed November 3. We found only a few representatives there, as some of the church had moved away to other fields of labor. Although the prospects were somewhat discouraging from a human standpoint, all are of good courage in the Lord, and manifest great zeal in both church and Sabbath-school work, and we look forward to the time when the church at Wheeling will be a mighty power for good in the hands of the Lord. EMMA S. NEWCOMER.

AN EDUCATIONAL CONFERENCE.

By M. Bessie De Graw

There convened at Berrien Springs, Mich., November 15-18, an educational conference. This was a meeting of unusual interest because it had under consideration a threefold movement,—the Sabbath-schools, the church schools, and the young people’s societies. The three departments were each well represented. Professor Prescott was present to represent the General Conference, Elder Luther Warren, and Miss Adelaide B. Cooper, editor of the Instructor, spoke for the young people’s work in general. The church and Sabbath-school superintendents from Iowa, Nebraska, Wisconsin, Ohio, Illinois, and Michigan stood together in the interests of the children and youth, and labored to formulate plans to make the Sabbath-schools a stronger educational factor in the Church, and to make possible a system of universal education for the children.
Prof. E. A. Sutherland, who has been appointed by the Lake Union Conference to fill the position of general educational secretary, made vacant by the removal of H. R. Salisbury to the English work, was asked to preside.
In every reform there is an opportune time for a general advance movement. The educational message committed to the Seventh-day Adventist Church is a reform which lies at the foundation of the success of the denomination. In this reform the present is doubtless a climax. The seeds of the 16th century reformation were sown long before the days of Luther, but Luther saw the harvest; the truths of Christian education were committed to this people forty years ago. They have been of slow growth, but men to-day are reaping the ripened grain. Look on the fields; they are white already to harvest.
It is in the light of such facts that this meeting of educational superintendents bears a peculiar significance. It is literally true that now is the time for action. The Spirit of God was present, and men were aroused to action. Some States will conduct several meetings during the winter in the interest of church schools; reading-matter, in the form of small tracts, will be freely distributed; young people will be hastened into our training-schools to receive the needed preparation.
A great work lies before these superintendents. The subjects which were discussed reveal the variety of interests and the importance of the problems before them. It is a work which unites all Christians, whether they be parents, teachers, youth, or children. It calls for the most perfect co-operation. Note this partial list of problems:—
  1. A school system for the masses.
  2. Plans for arousing the denomination to support such a school system.
  3. Essential qualifications of church-school teachers.
  4. Graded Bible study for church schools.
  5. The duty of educational secretaries to search out young people who have ability to become teachers and business men in our various schools. Plans by which these persons may obtain necessary training.
  6. How can the children be prepared to meet the religious test which is speedily coming?
  7. Importance of connecting the medical missionary work with the church schools.
  8. Young People’s work and the Correspondence Study Department.
  9. Sabbath-school work: how to make it educational.
  10. Study books for the church schools.
  11. A system of examination for church and intermediate schools.
  12. Rural schools for the children: how to encourage an exodus from the cities.
  13. How shall we arouse and maintain an interest in Christian education among our own people?
  14. Church-school libraries: how to create and maintain them.
  15. School methods should develop faith; those methods that do not develop faith prepare children for this world only.
  16. Where shall the church school be conducted?
  17. Course of reading for teachers.
Many of these subjects will be presented in the December Advocate. As your interest leads you to study the situation, read these proceedings for your own sake, and see that your friends and neighbors are taught the educational truths for to-day.
M. BESSIE DE GRAW.

Leading Events of Week Dec. 1-7.

By A. J. B.

— Lord Kitchener reports the capture of a small Boer force.
— Edward VII of England will be crowned on June 26, 1902.
— The rapid rise in the premium on gold causes uneasiness in Mexico.
— Chicago provides nine municipal ponds for skating, in six of its wards.
— Chicago’s death rate for November was lower than the average for the past ten years.
— It is reported that Prince Henry and Queen Wilhelmina have resumed dining together.
— Twenty-five shoe manufacturers of Cincinnati declare their independence of organized labor.
— The State Bank of Williamsville, Ill., was robbed of $4,000 and valuable jewelry the 3d inst.
— The annual convention of the American Federation of Labor began at Scranton, Pa., the 5th inst.
— All importers who paid duty on goods from the Philippines and Porto Rico, will doubtless be reimbursed.
— President Hutin, of the Panama Canal Company, offers to sell the property to the United States government.
— On Monday, the 2d inst., 3,000 bills were introduced in the House of Representatives before twelve o’clock.
— Chile and Argentina are buying arms and war munitions in Germany. A war between the two countries is imminent.
— Trouble is expected in the Cuban elections, since “all members of the Central Canvassing Board are candidates for office.”
— On the 5th inst. the Alton Railway discharged fifty employees who refused to work on Thanksgiving day. A strike may follow.
— The Standard Oil Company acquires the monopoly of the oil business of Borneo and East Africa, by the purchase of the Shell line of steamers.
— The South Carolina Interstate and West Indian Exposition was opened at Charleston on the 2d inst., Senator Depew delivering the opening address.
— Several bills are introduced in Congress to stamp out anarchy in this country. Senator Hoar proposes to banish anarchists to an island where neither law nor order will be enforced, and to let them see how they would get along.
— Peking, China, makes great preparations for the return of the emperor.
— French troops and Chinese bandits clashed the 2d inst. on the Tonquin frontier, China.
— Students at Warsaw, Russia, attacked the German consulate at that place on the 4th inst.
— The Pittsburg, Pa., switchmen’s strike is likely to result in closing the Carnegie steel works.
— The British ship “Nelson” founders at Astoria, Ore., the 4th inst., its crew of twenty-eight perishing.
— A company is incorporated at Baltimore, Md., to make whisky out of watermelons. What next?
— W. J. Bryan declares that the Chinese Exclusion Act should be amended so as to include the Filipinos and Japanese.
— An agreement is said to have been reached for the sale of the Danish West Indies to this country, for a sum between $4,000,000 and $5,000,000.
— Congress talks of reducing the Southern representation in that body “because of the denial of suffrage to negroes” in some Southern States.
— On the 2d inst. M. Sevaro made, at Paris, “a successful trial trip with his dirigible balloon,” steering the same without difficulty over the city.
— In an address before the Chicago Council of Jewish Women the 2d inst., Dr. E. G. Hirsch declared that Sunday-schools do more harm than good.
— Richard Croker admitted on the 3d inst. that his leadership of Tammany Hall was practically at an end, and that his health required him to give up the work.
— General Botha declared on the 2d inst. that the Boers are able to continue the South African war five years, and that they will yet drive the British out of Cape Colony.
— On the 3d inst. was begun at St. Paul, Minn., the suit by the Attorney-General of Minnesota, attacking the consolidation of the Hill-Harriman railway lines of the Northwest.
— On the 3d inst. a bill was introduced in the House of Representatives, to punish the assassination or attempted assassination of the President or other high government officials.
— In a Chicago University debate of the 3d inst., on the question of whether football should be continued as an athletic sport of the colleges, the decision was that it should be discontinued.
— The full text of the new Hay-Pauncefote agreement concerning the Nicaraguan Canal was made public by the United States Senate the 5th inst. The United States alone is to control the waterway.
— On the 2d inst. Sousa’s band played for two hours before King Edward, Queen Alexandra, and the royal family, in London. The king requested that the band play “The Stars and Stripes Forever.”
— The Consul-General of Austria-Hungary located at Chicago, appeals to the Austrian legation at Washington to compel the Wabash Railway to reveal the whereabouts of several immigrants injured and killed in the recent wreck near Seneca, Mich.
— The United States Supreme Court decides that the Philippine Islands and Porto Rico became domestic territories of the United States immediately upon the ratification of the peace with Spain, and that duties levied upon the products of those territories are illegal.
— Filled with wine, Prince Henry publicly insults his wife, Queen Wilhelmina, of Holland, at a dinner party, and, being reproved by Major Van Tets, the queen’s aide-de-camp, fights a duel with the latter. Van Tets is worsted in the encounter. With their strong love for their queen, the people of Holland will doubtless have something to say.
— The December issue of the Cosmopolitan magazine contains an editorial on the first page appealing to the citizens of the United States, in behalf of the Boers, and containing a blank petition asking that President Roosevelt, and Queen Wilhelmina, of Holland, be appointed as arbitrators between the British and the Boers. The pro-Boer sentiment seems to be on the increase in England as well as in the United States.
— A dispatch of the 5th inst. from Andalusia, Ala., states that “Sheriff Bradshaw returned to Andalusia to-day with twenty-two negroes, who are accused of complicity in the killing of J. W. Dorsey, a merchant, and the fatal wounding of Fale Atkinson, city marshal, at Ono last evening. The negroes were chased with bloodhounds and captured by the sheriff and his posse. There are fears that the friends of the dead white men will attempt a wholesale lynching. The negroes are in jail here.”
— A Chicago exchange of the 7th inst. states that “at a meeting of the National Liberal Federation—the open caucus of the Liberal party of England—held at Derby on the 4th, a resolution was adopted which calls upon the British ministers [ministry] to publicly announce the terms on which they are prepared to conclude peace in South Africa. This resolution is evidently designed as the Liberal fighting ground in Parliament, which is to reconvene on the 16th of next month.”
— President Roosevelt’s first message to Congress was read to both houses on the 3d inst. The document discusses the eradication of anarchy, the Chinese exclusion law, legislation relating to trusts, the appointing of a new cabinet officer as secretary of commerce and industries, the preservation of our forests and wild animals, Cuban independence, the Philippines’ policy, the isthmian canal, the construction of a Pacific cable by the government, the Monroe Doctrine, the building of more war-ships to preserve peace, a hope for world-wide peace through The Hague conference, the individualization of the Indian by “allotment of tribal funds,” the St. Louis and Charleston expositions, a permanent census bureau, the abuses of second-class mail privileges, the relations of the Powers with China, the Pan-American congress now in session in Mexico, etc. On the whole, the message is well received, though a few criticise it. A. J. B.

Gleanings from the Keystone Gleaner, December 4

THE following items are gathered from the Keystone Gleaner of December 4:—
SISTER A. VINCENT, one of our well-known canvassers, working in this city for the past year, was called to Portville, N. Y., last week by the death of her father, Sylvanus Vincent. Brother Vincent was in his eighty-second year.

Brother W. F. Schwartz Transferred to Uniontown

Brother W. F. Schwartz was in Williamsport a few days last week on a business trip. Brother Schwartz has been working in and about Scranton since June, but has now been transferred to Uniontown, Fayette County, to take up the work that was begun in that place more than a year ago.

Sister Maggie Rieman's Accident and Absence

SISTER MAGGIE RIEMAN, of Pittsburg, was prevented from attending the general meetings at that place by an accident which occurred to her little son.

THE BOOKS ARE PAYING THE DEBT.

By J. Sutherland

To the many patrons of Union College we take pleasure in making an announcement of how matters have stood since the beginning of the enterprise. Many have entertained the idea that Union College has been running behind in the matter of running expenses, but such is not the case. The institution has not run in debt to keep up expenses, but on the other hand, has kept up expenses, and has spent over ten thousand dollars in improvements, since the buildings were built, in putting in the sewer, electric lights, water plant, etc. The debt of the institution was incurred in this way: When the buildings were erected, the money for the purpose was obtained, partly by direct donations and partly by sale of land which had been donated to the Conference for that purpose. Much of this land was sold for cash, and the money promptly turned into the building fund; but about sixty-five thousand dollars’ worth of this land was sold, and notes taken in payment for it. Now these notes themselves could not be used to complete the buildings, so, depending on these notes, the General Conference borrowed sixty-five thousand dollars, giving General Conference notes for the same, and with the money completed the work. Just following this came the financial crisis of 1893 and onward. This so lowered the prices of property about Union College that most of those who had given their notes to the General Conference simply turned the land back to the Conference, and refused to pay their notes. This left the General Conference with the sixty-five-thousand-dollar debt, which, with the interest, had grown to about seventy-nine thousand dollars when the proceeds of “Christ’s Object Lessons” was donated to the work by Sister White. Returns have been coming in from the sale of this book, and the debt is now growing smaller,—a cause for rejoicing for all. As a result of this work, we have received the amounts given below, all but the Personal Donations and the Kansas Building Fund coming directly from the sale of the books, and these two are also a result of the movement:—
Iowa Tract Society.................. $6,000 00
Nebraska Tract Society.............. 5,000 00
Kansas Tract Society................ 3,506 00
Colorado Tract Society.............. 2,800 00
Minnesota Tract Society............. 1,577 24
Personal donations.................. 1,165 60
Kansas Building Fund................ 694 59
Dakota Tract Society................ 593 85
Missouri Tract Society.............. 500 00
Manitoba Tract Society.............. 100 00
Total............................... $21,937 28
All this money has been paid out on the debt to those who hold interest-bearing notes against the General Conference. This reduces the debt to about fifty-seven thousand dollars, and we are encouraged to believe that “Christ’s Object Lessons” will liquidate the whole. The Lord has said that if we do our duty, the debt can be paid in this manner, and we therefore pray earnestly that the good work may continue till the last dollar is paid.
J. SUTHERLAND,
Business Manager Union College.
Nov. 20, 1901.

THE PROMISE REALIZED.

By C. E. H.

I DESIRE to say, for the encouragement of the readers of the REVIEW, that I have found God’s promises to those who step out by faith and go to work with “Christ’s Object Lessons” all true. “Peace and grace and power of intellect will be given them.” How precious this promise! Praise God, I have found it true. Can the world do as much for its most faithful devotees? The first day out I sold seven copies. God goes before us by His angels to prepare the way. The book is a blessing to all who read it, and it proves the means of a twofold blessing to those who step out by faith and go to work with it.
One encouraging circumstance happened yesterday. A dear sister, past threescore and ten years, and a widow, too, placed five dollars in my hands for four copies of “Christ’s Object Lessons,” saying, “I want the Lord’s work to go.” The books will be used as gifts to loved ones. Brethren, this gift involved sacrifice, and was an act of love and faith. Many could do much more who are selfishly hoarding the Lord’s money. O brethren, haste to help on the good work. Precious blessings await you. God’s promises are all yea and amen.
C. E. H.
Vancouver, Wash., Nov. 23, 1901.

ROLL OF JUBILEE SINGERS

The Total Cash received on the Relief of the Schools Fund up to date is $35,214.92.

ROLL OF JUBILEE SINGERS.

NAME. AMOUNT. NAME. AMOUNT.
George Cushing $1 50 Elisha Taylor 1 00
Mrs. George Cushing 1 50 C. L. White 1 00
A. B. Cushing 1 00 J. H. Conway 1 00
Mrs. A. B. Cushing 1 00 Mrs. A. G. Bodwell 1 00
D. M. Wilson 1 00 Mrs. C. C. Lewis 1 00
Mrs. D. M. Wilson 1 00 C. L. Kilgore 1 00
Charles Scott 1 00 Ella Burgess 1 00
Mrs. Dennis Marsh 50 E. E. Vinson 1 00
Mrs. Laura Carlisle 1 00 Sam Baliss 1 00
H. W. Cottrell 1 00 Mrs. W. A. McCutchin 1 00
Irene Cleveland 1 00 W. Atwood 1 00
Mr. & Mrs. Wm. McClelland 4 87 Mrs. O. Glass 1 00
Mr. & Mrs. David McClelland 4 87 Mrs. W. W. Jones 1 00
A. H. Nelson & wife 2 00 M. C. Duncan 1 00
Mrs. M. F. Benton 1 00 Fannie Routt 1 00
S. A. Irwin 2 00 D. W. Taylor 1 00
David H. Haylock 5 00 Mrs. S. Culberhouse 1 00
J. J. Butcher 1 00 Mrs. Evans Martin 1 00
A friend 50 Martha Van Orman 1 00
Mrs. Marie Berrmann 25 W. M. Cubley 1 00
W. H. Smith 3 00 Mrs. Lucy Joyce 1 00
L. P. Merickle 2 00 O. J. Corwin 1 00
A friend 2 00 D. C. Stone 1 00
O. N. & L. P. Whetsel 2 50 August Kunze 1 00
A friend 75 Mrs. J. W. Lewis 1 00
E. L. McCormick, Scandinavian fund 1 00 F. E. Clark 1 00
Ann Beebe, Scandinavian fund 35 Mrs. J. W. Rogers 1 00
Ella Martin 1 00 Ernest Taylor 1 00
Mr. & Mrs. Lucas 1 00 Early Abbott 1 00
E. L. McCormick 1 00 John Cochran 1 00
Ann Beebe 25 W. W. Jones 1 00
Mary A. Kline 1 00 Mrs. Elisha Taylor 1 00
A friend 1 00 Dehli Lewis, Sr. 1 00
Mr. & Mrs. S. I. Greene & daughter 3 00 Delia Lewis, Jr. 1 00
A friend 3 00 Selma Schramm 1 00
Hattie Fifield 1 00 D. W. Field 50
Yours in the hope of the Lord 5 00 Mrs. Woodall 50
Phosa Hewitt 5 00 Elsie Smith 50
L. Schmidt 1 00 Friends 50
A. Dingwall 1 00 S. R. Wentworth 1 00
M. C. Morgan 1 00 E. E. Woodruff 1 00
N. Carahof & family 3 00 George Sutherland 1 00
F. J. Stierwalt 5 00 J. L. Jones 1 00
Thomas Cole 2 00 H. E. Giddings 1 00
Thomas Cole, Scandinavian fund 2 00 Barbara Christman 1 00
Mrs. James Lyon 2 00 I. C. Sultz 1 00
Mrs. Jas. Lyon, Scandinavian fund 2 00 W. W. Jones 1 00
Mrs. F. E. Verill 11 Mrs. S. Morgan 2 50
J. G. Vergin 1 00 Bertie Johnston 2 50
Mrs. Emma Hutchins 1 00 Mrs. O. A. Richards 1 00
Mrs. Palmer Cook 1 25 Miss Lionnia Richards 1 00
S. T. Crosby 5 00 Mrs. Hannah Barker 1 00
Lafayette Lackwood 2 00 Adolph Schunk 1 00
Alice Richardson 2 50 A friend 2 00
Anna C. Rice 2 00
Eugene Leland 50 00
Mrs. W. H. Schwartz 2 00
Mrs. Mary E. Tripp 1 00
J. S. Burford 5 00
C. E. Burford 25 00
Mr. & Mrs. J. B. Wallace 5 00
Mrs. J. M. Wilkinson 1 00
Mary Lloyd 1 00

Cumberland Conference.

By Smith Sharp

THE first annual session of the Cumberland Conference of Seventh-day Adventists, and the first session of the Cumberland Tract Society, will be held at Graysville, Tenn., Jan. 1–10, 1902. Each church is entitled to one delegate, and an additional delegate for each ten members. All are delegates to the tract society.
SMITH SHARP, Pres.

Rural Health Retreat Stockholders.

ALL persons owning stock in the Rural Health Retreat Association of California are entitled, upon the transfer of said stock, to receive a life membership in the California Medical Missionary and Benevolent Association, the new incorporation organized to take the place of the Rural Health Retreat Association. Promptness in sending in stock is very desirable, as it will expedite the transfer to the new corporation. Address E. E. Parlin, Secretary Cal. M. M. & B. A., 1436 Market St., San Francisco, Cal.

Southern Union Conference.

By R. M. Kilgore

THE meeting of the Southern Union Conference will be held at Graysville, Tenn., Jan. 1-12, 1902. At this time we can have the presence of Sister E. G. White and Elders A. G. Daniells, W. C. White, and probably W. W. Prescott. These persons are now in the East, and we could not have them with us at a later date. Graysville has been selected as the place for this meeting on account of the school, and a cordial invitation is extended by the Cumberland Conference. Tents will be erected for the accommodation of those who attend. It will be necessary for those coming, to bring sufficient bedding and supplies to make themselves comfortable, as the houses at this season of the year at Graysville are well filled.
The various Conferences should select and send delegates to this meeting for the transaction of important business that will be brought before us. Delegate credentials should be sent as soon as possible to the secretary, C. L. Kilgore, Graysville, Tenn. As the time is so short, it will be necessary for the Conferences to act promptly, and we should receive notice from all who are coming, that ample provision may be made.
Reduced rates may be had on the certificate plan. It will therefore be necessary for all who come to secure certificates from every agent of whom tickets are purchased. We make this statement on account of the previous custom of railroads to grant special rates for such gatherings. More definite instruction will be given. It is understood that at that time all clergy permits will be void, and no time will be afforded for their renewal; hence, ministers, as well as all others coming, should purchase full-fare tickets, and secure the required certificate for one-third fare return. R. M. KILGORE, Pres. S. U. C.

The Chicago Medical Missionary Training School.

By John Harvey Kellogg

The class instruction and training of this school is conducted under the supervision of the Chicago Branch of the Battle Creek Sanitarium. The same general line of instruction is maintained during the first year as is carried on at the parent institution, and it is planned for the workers to take their second year’s work in the Battle Creek Sanitarium Training School.
Instruction is given in Bible study and missionary methods by Dr. David Paulson; in anatomy, physiology, and hygiene by Dr. W. B. Holden; in general nursing by Dr. Mary Wild Paulson; in hydrotherapy by Dr. Elmer Otis; in practical nursing by Miss Edna Langley.
The fall class is not so far advanced but that a dozen earnest, consecrated young men and women can yet enter, and thus secure, not merely the benefit of efficient class instruction, but also have a part in the unparalleled opportunities that a great missionary effort in such a large city as Chicago necessarily affords.
Those who think of coming should write at once for application blanks, and should also send in the names of several responsible persons to whom we may refer for further information in regard to their general fitness for such work. Applicants for this class should be at least twenty years old. They must possess a definite and positive Christian experience, and must already have engaged to some extent in soul-saving work.
Several young ladies who feel no call to take up the Medical Missionary Training School work, but who have a fair education and good tact in meeting people, can secure employment at once in our University Hygienic Dining Rooms, on small wages. None need make application for this work unless they also possess a genuine missionary experience.
Applications either for the training school or for positions in the dining rooms may be sent to the Chicago Medical Missionary Training School, 28 Thirty-third Place, Chicago, Ill.
J. H. KELLOGG.
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