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Review and Herald, Vol. 84, No. 35.

The Ideal Life
Earlier text: Our Work in the Natal-Transvaal Conference

Teaching Bible and Reading

By Mae Willis

WHEN we opened our little school in Pine Glen, Cumberland, our attendance was quite small. Many of the children had never studied a Bible lesson, and part of them had a vague idea that strict parents and relatives devised their different punishments from advice given in the Scriptures.
Before the first day was over, I realized that my pupils were far behind in every study. In studying Bible, we used “Patriarchs and Prophets,” “Desire of Ages,” the Bible, and “Bell’s Bible Lessons.”
After calling the class, I would tell the story, which I had studied carefully beforehand, dwelling on each little detail. This delighted the children, and made it all seem very real, and helped them remember. It is the little things, which older folks have outgrown, that appeal to the children. The next day I would have one of the class tell the story we had studied the day before. The children were encouraged to ask questions and to discuss the topics in which they were most interested.
In our reading class I never held a book in my hand. I studied the lesson very carefully, and had one wish, which I emphasized strongly, and that was correct standing. I expressed my pleasure every time one of the children read a sentence or paragraph that was instructive or beautifully worded, and invariably asked him to read it over. The effect was magical. Each one tried his best to read in such a way that I would be pleased. We tried quotations from different authors, and especially the Bible. After class I would ask them to tell me some points they had gained from the lesson.
There are readers and readers, methods without number; but each teacher, if she has a burden for souls and an intense love and longing for her pupils, will have to study the needs of each student first of all. MAE WILLIS.

Creating an Interest in Our Schools

By Susie C. Blake

As there is a great call for workers to fill the ranks which are being made vacant by the loss of our older workers, let us set earnestly about the work of training the growing generation for service.
The prayer of the father and mother, as well as of the Christian teacher, should be, “What shall we do unto the children whom God has given unto us?” God has placed these little lives in our charge that we may train them to be workers for him. Our church-schools are ordained of God to prepare the children for this great work. The duty of the teacher as she stands before them is to instruct them in the special truths for this time, and also in practical missionary work.
Teachers should consecrate their lives to the service of the Lord, then with the Bible as the foundation of all study, they may lead the little ones day by day to see the condition of their souls. Little minds are susceptible, and should be dealt with in a careful manner. “But,” says one, “I do not know how to make the Bible the basis in all lines of my work.” “Let him ask of God, that giveth to all men liberally, and upbraideth not.” James 1:5.
There are many ways of doing missionary work, and how pleased children are if their teacher gives them something in that line to do. How it gladdens their little hearts if we give them a part in scattering the printed page. Then in the study of some of our missions in some of our higher grades even, the children are glad to enter into the spirit of the work. The fragrance from a teacher’s life saturated with the truth of the Word of God, will permeate all her teaching, and steal its way unconsciously into the hearts of her pupils. So then, if you desire your pupils to become interested in the work of soul saving, set the example.
Children often pattern after their teacher. How careful, then, we should be of the influence we exert. Our words, our acts, our dress, our deportment, even the expression of our countenance, has an influence, and so much more upon the children than upon those who are older. Early impressions are never wholly removed. Book study is but a small part of Christian education. So let us make the greater part of our school work practical.
We should give physiology a prominent place, and correlate therewith the other sciences. Into this study will be brought the study of the food to be eaten, the manner of clothing the body, exercise, and such things as are useful in everyday life. In this way an excellent interest may be created.
Announce to the children that they are to go into the fields and notice the many flowers and trees, and bring a list of them to report the next day; then allow them to use their lists for a spelling lesson. Have them make statements describing the many things they have seen, and before they are aware, they have a geography and language lesson combined.
Manual work should have a prominent place, and be encouraged in our schools. Some lines of work should be taken up in which the child may be taught how to perform the common duties of life in the best manner. For children of the first grades, a course in paper folding and cardboard work may be successfully carried on; thus we have busy work for the little ones. For those older we have other useful work. Sewing may be taught to both sexes. This subject is, perhaps, more useful than paper folding, as it gives better satisfaction to the parents. An interest is created in these lines of work, and generally the children are ready for them when the appointed hour arrives.
Instead of commanding this work to be done by the pupils, the teacher should show a willingness to take hold and help them in the work, showing them how, and encouraging them in their efforts; and truly how much better it is for us to put our hearts into our labor, for joy and happiness will be brought to us if we do our work willingly.
After some time has been spent upon this work, the children can enter into their study with much more zest than before. Arrangements can be made for this work by omitting two of the regular lessons the first week, and others the next week. Time spent in this way will be appreciated in days to come.
SUSIE C. BLAKE.

A Language Lesson

By Ida M. Salton

God has blessed us with the power of speech, a means by which we can communicate our thoughts to others. It is a divine privilege, and should be highly regarded.
“Early Writings,” page 39, says: “The disciples were noted for the purity of their language.” It also says that Peter resorted to cursing and swearing as a proof to those around him that he was not a disciple, and did not even know “the Man.”
We read in Mal. 3:6: “For I am the Lord, I change not.” As God does not change, neither can his divine principles change. And as his disciples of old were known by their purity of speech, so will his true disciples be known to-day.
While we are teaching the child the forms of the verb and the uses of the noun, in the language class, we can also instil in his mind many lessons of divine origin. Take, for instance, this sentence: “There you are, and I have been looking for you a long time.” After it has been disposed of as to its grammatical parts, let the child read it a number of times, changing the tone of voice and emphasis each time. Then ask him what effect each would have upon the one addressed, also upon the speakers; for the very tone we use affects our own life as well as those of others, and if we learn to speak cheerfully, even though we may feel irritable, we shall soon forget ourselves and be happy in cheering others. The sentence given, if spoken with a smile and a tone of surprise, is rather a pleasant one, while if the tone is sharp and the face rigid, the effect is far different. We could now turn to 1 Kings 19:12, and there read that the Lord used a “still small voice.” The child may read the sentence again, this time using the still small voice. The difference will be readily seen, and the lesson thus learned will not soon be forgotten.
While we have been spending our time in this way, perhaps we have not passed over as much ground in the text-book as we desired, but the Lord would have us teach these lessons along with the others. Read the first paragraph under “Results of Church-School Work,” on page 202, Vol. VI. of the “Testimonies,” and realize, if possible, the work placed before the child of this generation. Notice: “Children who have been rightly educated will in their simplicity speak words which will be an astonishment to men who now talk of ‘higher education.’” Again, “Children’s voices will be raised to give the last message of warning to a perishing world.”
Is not, then, the same work given to the child of to-day as was given to Christ when he astonished the wise men in the temple by his questions and answers? Then can we afford to let pass one opportunity of helping the child to become more Christlike?
As he partakes of Christ’s nature, his words will indeed be pure, omitting the many slang phrases found in the corrupt language of to-day; his voice will be gentle and winning, and his face one that will portray a life that is in harmony with the purpose of God.
Let us as teachers not only teach by precept, but by example as well.
IDA M. SALTON.

Report of Fernando (Cal.) Academy

By H. G. Lucas

THIS school closed on May 28, after a very successful year's work in all departments. It was a satisfaction to have the majority of the students remain with us until the close of the school year. It shows appreciation of the efforts put forth by the teachers in their behalf. In this report I can only touch upon a few of the interesting phases of the work.
During the year one hundred and fifty enrolments were made, as against one hundred and eight last year. Nearly all the students are expecting to return, and they have set themselves to the task of interesting every young person they meet in the school and its work. I believe that our school can be built up most successfully only through efforts of the students.
About sixty of our students took training in the canvassing work under Brother Covell, and forty of these have gone into the field, covering practically all southern California. It was the largest band of canvassers this conference has ever known, and its influence has been felt in the churches. They sell seven hundred or eight hundred dollars' worth of books each week. An encouraging feature is that, while about half the number are working for scholarships, the others have their homes at Fernando, and go out because they know that canvassing is the first step in practical missionary work. These students advertise the school wherever they go, and they have already secured many students for next year.
Two of our young men went to Fallbrook, San Diego County, to hold meetings. They have been very successful in their work as far as reports have come in.
The educational missionary movement inaugurated at the educational convention last summer has inspired our young people to come to our school and to train for definite work in the cause.
Our normal department has been reorganized, and the students of this school did excellent work. While our facilities are still meager, we are making progress. The public-school teachers of the town visited our manual training exhibit, and were surprised at the results obtained.
The school has gained about two thousand dollars this year, after paying all expenses and making good all depreciations.
H. G. LUCAS, Principal.

Fox River (Ill.) Academy

By W. T. Bland

The first commencement exercises of the Fox River Academy took place June 22-24, marking the close of a school year which in many respects has been the most successful of any in the history of the institution. From the beginning of the year until its close, the school has been crowded with an earnest and intelligent class of young people.
An effort has been made during the year to better classify the work, and to encourage the students to seek for a more thorough education and preparation for life's duties. With few exceptions they have responded with a keen desire for the best within their reach. Nearly all have enjoyed an earnest Christian experience, and at the close of the school several entered at once into some branch of denominational work.
Some improvements have been made during the year. A comfortable dormitory for the boys has been provided, and the school farm has been put in much better and more attractive condition. While there is much yet that ought to be done, a good start has been made, which doubtless will be followed up until the school is all that its friends can hope for.
Commencement week was pronounced by all who attended a most pleasant and profitable occasion. The chapel being too small for the meetings, a large tent was pitched on the campus, thus making comfortable accommodations for all. The annual sermon was delivered on Sabbath morning by Elder Wm. Covert, at the close of which eight of the young people were baptized in the stream near by. The commencement address was delivered by Dr. Paulson, and was greatly enjoyed by all who heard it. His subject, “True Manhood and Its Price,” brought forth many excellent thoughts.
The entire commencement program illustrated the efforts toward the complete education—the mental, moral, and physical development of the individual. The general expression among the students was that this had been their best year. And this is as it should be, each succeeding year marking definite advancement. W. T. BLAND. Albion, Ill.

Cumberland Industrial School

By CLIFFORD G. HOWELL

This school was started five years ago in a tent. It was begun for a purpose,—that of training workers to go into the vineyard at this eleventh hour,—and I feel now that if its work and needs had been kept more prominently before the friends of this cause, it might have accomplished much more.
At a meeting a few days ago a brother from the North was present while circumstances incident to the establishment of the school were related. He said his heart was stirred by what he had heard; that the school was in need of help, and if I would go north, I would get it; that he would give five dollars toward my fare. I thought of how Brother White started on a trip without a dollar. My faith was not quite sufficient for this, and I did not see how I could go. But that night as I thought and prayed over the matter, I decided to take the five dollars and go as far as Nashville, and appeal to some of my old-time friends in the cause there, peradventure I might receive favor in their sight, and secure help for the work. It also occurred to me that I might visit many more by means of the dear old REVIEW.
Our enrolment for last year was thirty-four. We have put up an eight-room dwelling, but it must be plastered. Our second-hand buggy is broken down, and we must borrow a vehicle to meet students at the station. Our one good mule needs a mate to make a farm team. We want to procure some peach-trees and small fruit. I have greatly desired not to be burdensome to the cause I love so much, and have confidence that our enterprise will yet support both teachers and pupils; but we need assistance to place its resources in available shape. Paul wished not to be burdensome, but asked pardon for not sharing with the Corinthians his privileges in self-denial.
I know it is more blessed to give than to receive; but one of the gifts I received since coming here has been such a blessing to me, coming, as it did, from dear old Brother Loughborough, it made me feel as never before that our little work must be closely related to the great 1844 movement. Having read not long ago of a great reformatory movement among God's people, and how there seemed to be a reformation such as we witnessed in 1844, somehow my courage in God has risen, and I am girding for the last final struggle, expecting to strive lawfully till the banners of the cross are planted upon the eternal heights, and the world is lightened with the glory of the Lord.
We shall have work by which a few young men can almost or quite pay their way, while taking school work. We want those who love this cause. If you know of such, ask them to write to me. If you want to help us to help others, send us your offering, large or small. My address is Daylight, R. F. D. 2, Warren Co., Tenn.
CLIFFORD G. HOWELL.

The Greatest Want of the World

“The greatest want of the world is the want of men,—men who will not be bought or sold; men who in their inmost souls are true and honest; men who do not fear to call sin by its right name; men whose conscience is as true to duty as the needle to the pole; men who will stand for the right though the heavens fall.”

Lornedale (Ont.) Academy

By W. E. Hancock

I AM glad to report that this school has made progress during the year. The attendance has not been large, but it has been larger than was expected when school began in January. The brethren thought that there would not be more than ten students attending, on account of changes which had been made and other conditions, but the first week of school brought to us more than this number of students, and before a month had passed, we had about twenty. The enrolment of the school during the whole year was about twenty-five. This was as many as we could possibly accommodate with the facilities we had at that time.
During the last three weeks of school a canvassers’ institute was conducted, at which eight of the students were taking work. Six of them went out after school to sell “Christ’s Object Lessons,” and most of them have been doing exceedingly well. The conference had offered to give a year’s scholarship to the students who would go out and sell one hundred dollars’ worth of books. They have now been out a little more than three weeks, and one of the students has taken enough orders to obtain one scholarship, and more than half enough for another. W. E. HANCOCK, Principal.

NOTICES AND APPOINTMENTS

Camp-Meetings for 1907

ATLANTIC UNION CONFERENCE

New York, Herkimer ........ Sept. 5-16 Vermont, Waterbury ...... Aug. 29 to Sept. 9 Western New York, Rochester ........................ Aug. 29 to Sept. 9 West Virginia, Pennsboro ...... Sept. 12-22

CANADIAN UNION CONFERENCE

Quebec, Knowlton ............ Sept. 5-15

SOUTHERN UNION CONFERENCE

Alabama, Birmingham .......... Oct. 3-13 Florida, Tampa ............... Oct. 10-20 Georgia, Atlanta (West End) ............................. Aug. 29 to Sept. 8 Mississippi, Aberdeen ...... Sept. 27 to Oct. 3

LAKE UNION CONFERENCE

East Michigan, Pontiac .... Aug. 29 to Sept. 8 Indiana, Worthington ........ Sept. 5-15 Northern Illinois, Aurora ...... Sept. 5-15 North Michigan, East Jordan ............................ Aug. 29 to Sept. 9

CENTRAL UNION CONFERENCE

Iowa, Cedar Rapids ........ Sept. 3-8 Nebraska, Hastings (Prospect Park) .......................... Sept. 5-15

SOUTHWESTERN UNION CONFERENCE

Arkansas, Walnut Ridge (local) ... Sept. 3-9 Texas, Avinger ................. Sept. 3-9

PACIFIC UNION CONFERENCE

Utah, Salt Lake City ........ Oct. 3-10

NORTH PACIFIC UNION CONFERENCE

Western Oregon, Roseburg ...... Sept. 13-22 Montana, Somers ............... Sept. 17-22 Montana, Kalispell ............ Sept. 10-15 Upper Columbia, North Yakima .... Sept. 3-8
The presidents of the various conferences are requested to forward any information which will enable us to publish a complete and correct list of the camp-meetings appointed for the present season. If any changes are made, of either time or place of meetings already appointed, notice should be forwarded at once.

Religious Liberty Notes

The demand for the Religious Liberty Leaflets has been so great of late that in addition to the stock on hand, another edition of 20,000 copies each of the leaflets is now being printed. This makes a total of 240,000 leaflets, or nearly 2,000,000 pages of this literature, published at one time.
A sister in Georgia writes that she is endeavoring to place Liberty and other religious liberty literature in the hands of many of the prominent lawyers of the State.
Mrs. Luella B. Priddy, of Markham, Ontario, sends in the names and addresses of ten prominent editors, educators, and business men in Canada to whom she desires Liberty sent.
The president of the New York Conference, Elder F. H. DeVinney, writes as follows: “Just a word in appreciation of Liberty. Every number seems about as good as can be, but the next one is better.”
Rev. E. P. Powell, Unitarian, as reported in the Literary Digest of August 17, commenting on Sunday legislation, says: “It simply is impossible to create a one-day morality. What is right on Saturday is right on Sunday. When religious people give up this whole impossibility, and insist that a wicked thing shall not be done on any day, and a right thing shall be done every day, they have a basis for law and order that can be enforced. If whisky peddling is a crime on Sunday, it is on Monday.” The enactment of Sunday laws, he says, amounts merely to “putting the handcuffs on for one day, and then taking them off for six.” So far as these laws affect the liquor traffic, they are, he avers, simply “a determination to let saloons drive their unwholesome trade six days, but the seventh is a sop to the Lord.”

Business Notices

By Editor

This department is conducted especially for the accommodation of the Seventh-day Adventist readers of this paper. Please read carefully the conditions under which business notices will be published.
Brief business notices will be published in this department subject to the discretion of the publishers.
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A charge of one dollar will be made for each insertion of forty words or less. Each additional word, initial, or group of figures, in excess of forty, will cost three cents.
No discount for several insertions.
We open no accounts for advertising, and cash must accompany each order.
For SALE OR RENT.—Sawmill and shingle mill; 7 x 10 engine; all in running order. Address E. Kloss, Lockesburg, Ark.
WANTED.—To correspond with a man who would like a good position on a farm; he must be a man with a wife or a small family. Address Mrs. Carrie L. Beaumont, R. F. D. 6, Milford, Mich.
WANTED IMMEDIATELY.—A trained gentleman nurse of experience, and also a hygienic cook; good wages; pleasant surroundings, and great opportunities to do good. Address Chamberlain Sanitarium, Chamberlain, S. D.
For SALE.—I will sell to Seventh-day Adventists only, the Radiodescent Therapeutic Lamp (sunlight and heat) for one half the regular price. This will enable every doctor, nurse, treatment room, and afflicted person to get one. We sell all kinds of vibrators. Address Radiodescent Lamp Co., Kalamazoo, Mich.
For SALE.—A quiet mountain home, "out of the cities;" 160 acres all fenced, 60 acres improved, rest good oak and pine; house, two barns, 20 tons hay, four horses, 35 cattle; 150 chickens, ducks, and turkeys; all kinds fruit, some olives, figs, and walnuts; out-buildings, blacksmith-shop tools, vehicles and all farming implements; spring water. Post-office and school, 25½ miles. Furniture, carpets, dishes, stoves, $450 piano. All for $3,500; $3,000 cash, rest time. Address Elder C. E. Leland, Greenwood, Cal.

New York Conference Association

By F. H. DeVINNEY

THE third annual session of the New York Conference Association will be held at Herkimer, N. Y., Monday Sept. 9, 1907; first meeting at 9 A. M.
F. H. DeVINNEY, President.

International Publishing Association

By A. T. Robinson

THE next annual meeting of the constituency of the International Publishing Association will be held at College View, Neb., September 16-18. This meeting will be held for the purpose of electing a board of trustees and counselors, and for the transaction of all other business that may properly come before the meeting. A. T. ROBINSON, Secretary.

Notice to Saskatchewan Mission Field

By H. S. Shaw

On account of other responsibilities in the Pacific Press Branch office here, Sister Birdie Conway has been released from the office of secretary and treasurer of the Saskatchewan Mission Field and Tract Society. All communications and funds intended for this office should now be sent to Mrs. H. S. Shaw, Box 1264, Regina, Saskatchewan.
H. S. SHAW.

New England Sanitarium Training-School for Nurses

THE time is drawing near for the beginning of another class in the training-school at the Melrose Sanitarium. The Lord has given definite instruction in regard to the class of young people who should take this course.
By the spirit of prophecy we are told that “the Lord calls upon our young people to enter our schools to quickly fit themselves for service. In various places outside of the cities schools are to be established where our youth can receive the education that will prepare them to go forth to do evangelistic work and medical missionary work.” The purpose of our sanitariums, as expressed in few words, is as follows: “Our sanitariums are to be schools in which instruction shall be given in medical missionary lines. They are to bring to sin-sick souls the leaves of the tree of life, which will restore to them peace, and hope, and faith in Christ Jesus.” And again, “Unless the workers have a living connection with God; unless there is seen in the institution a spirit of kindness and compassion, which will recommend the Bible truth and win souls to Christ, the establishment of the sanitarium will have been in vain. Spiritual as well as physical healing is to be brought to those who come for healing.” And, again, we are told that every one employed in our sanitariums is to have a living connection with God.
We are, therefore, desirous that strong young men and women who have a rich Christian experience and a sincere desire to do Christ’s work should join the class this fall. In no way can they do more acceptable service for the Master than in the medical missionary work. Write for an application blank and training-school catalogue. Address the New England Sanitarium, Melrose, Mass.

Christian Liberty

By K. C. Russell; W. A. Colcord

Reports, Notes, and Comments Pertaining to the Current History of the Rights of Conscience
Conducted by the Religious Liberty Bureau
K. C. RUSSELL,                                                             Chairman
W. A. COLCORD,                                                           Secretary

“Noble Detective Work”

In the Review two weeks ago an account was given of the arrest and trial of Brother Mulholland, at Mt. Rainier, a suburb of Washington, D. C., under the Maryland Sunday law. Learning of this, the Mt. Rainier Weekly Review commented on the matter as follows:—

“Our Zealous Constables”

“We particularly admire a zealous and faithful public officer so long as his zeal is tempered with wisdom, and he has the good sense to strictly enforce those laws which are of primary importance to the peace, good order, and moral health of the community. But when the zeal of our constables produces such a state of official fermentation that they resurrect some old law on the statute-books and begin its enforcement to the neglect of others vastly more important, it gives us the shudders. Our remarks are due to our reflections over the course of some of our constables in recent cases.”
“If, for instance, a new business happens to locate in the community, our zealous sleuths light on it to discover if the proprietor has a license, quicker than hungry flies dash to fresh fly-paper. If a new business opens in the community, and you descry a line of men extending from the door to the middle of the street, don’t be fooled with the idea that the proprietor is doing a land-office business. Nothing of the sort! It is merely our faithful constables waiting to inquire, one by one, and inspect the new license.”
“Last week our terrible sleuths captured an offender red-handed in crime. It was none the less than a Seventh-day Adventist who happened to be engaged in some odd-and-ends Sunday work. Off before Judge Stickell he was dragged, and promptly fined five dollars and costs. Such noble detective work should certainly beget a reward of tin medals.”
“Down on the pike, it is alleged, liquor is sold on Sunday as freely as on any day in the week. Card and crap playing for money, it is said, is indulged in on the baseball grounds on Sunday. Rowdies infest the electric car station at Mt. Rainier every night in the week, Sunday included, but they are not disturbed.”
“The noble minions of the law are too busily engaged in the extremely important work of inspecting licenses, and bagging those unfortunate mortals who engage in a little reprehensible Sunday work.” W. A. C.

Obituaries

STAFFORD.—Died Aug. 4, 1907, Stella Ester Stafford, daughter of W. E. and E. J. Stafford, aged 2 years, 9 months, and 26 days. She was born at Marion, Kan., and was a bright child. She leaves a father and mother, one brother, and two sisters to mourn their loss. Words of comfort were spoken by the writer from Heb. 2:14, 15; 1 Cor. 15:58; 1 Thess. 4:16-18, and other texts. H. L. SHAFER.
POWERS.—Died at the Antrim County Home, July 12, 1907, Sister Mary Powers, aged 87 years, 5 months, and 12 days. Sister Powers became interested in the faith of this people and gladly accepted the Sabbath truth in 1886, her faith remaining firm unto the end. Words of comfort were spoken by Elder Hill (Congregationalist), and we laid her to rest in Lake View Cemetery until Jesus comes. D. M. VAN VALKENBURG.
FELLOWS.—Died at Calistoga, Cal., Aug. 10, 1907, of heart failure and kidney trouble, Brother O. D. Fellows, aged 77 years and 1 month. A wife and two daughters are left to sorrow. He was an aged and beloved citizen of the place, having lived there many years. About twenty-five years ago he began to keep all the commandments of God, and was a charter member of the church. The experiences and faith of this people were ever dear to him, and he fell asleep waiting the return of the Master. The funeral service was conducted by the writer. J. H. BEHRENS.
PEDEN.—Died at their home in Johnstown, Pa., Aug. 15, 1907, of cholera infantum, the infant son of Charles Peden. The funeral discourse was delivered by the writer from Mark 10:13-16. How comforting the thought that Jesus loved the little ones, and said, “Of such is the kingdom of heaven.” He is the same Jesus to-day that he was then, and we know that we need not sorrow without hope for our little ones. Soon the voice of Jesus will call them to life again. J. W. WATT.
LOGAN.—Died near Etna, Wash., July 20, 1907, of neuralgia of the heart, Mary A. Logan, aged 68 years, 4 months, and 16 days. She was connected with the Seventh-day Adventist people for over thirty years. Her husband, Lewis A. Logan, who died several years ago, labored in Oregon, Washington, and British Columbia. Three sons and three daughters mourn their parent's death. Funeral sermon was preached by the writer at Ridgefield, Wash.; text, 2 Tim. 4:7, 8. A. J. STOVER.
OWEN.—Died at the parental home near Ainsworth, Iowa, Aug. 5, 1907, of tuberculosis, Sheldon J. Owen, son of Brother and Sister Henry Owen, aged 19 years, 2 months, and 25 days. He had been sick for over two years, gradually growing worse since a relapse last March. During his sickness he made his peace with God, and died in hope of Christ's soon coming. He leaves a father, mother, three brothers, and one sister to mourn, but not without hope. Words of comfort were spoken by the writer to a large audience of sorrowing friends and relatives. G. R. HAWKINS.
BROWN.—Fell asleep at Sanitarium, Cal., Aug. 12, 1907, of sickness incident to old age, Sister Ellen M. Brown, aged 68 years, 1 month, and 7 days. She crossed the plains in an ox team in 1864, was the mother of nine children, all of whom are living, and with her husband accepted present truth under the labors of Elder J. N. Loughborough in Sonoma, Cal. Besides her children, she leaves a large number of grandchildren and friends who were blessed by her influence and counsel. She fell asleep in the blessed hope. On the funeral occasion the twenty-third psalm was chosen by the writer as a fitting expression of her life and faith. J. H. BEHRENS.
MESSER.—Died at his residence, four miles southwest of Bloomingdale, Mich., July 26, 1907, Reason S. Messer, in his sixty-fifth year. Our beloved brother had been in poor health for some time, but it was thought by the family that his health had greatly improved. His sudden death was a great shock to the family. Brother Messer was highly respected by all who knew him. He was upright in life and of deep Christian integrity. He embraced the third angel's message about eight years ago, and was a consistent Christian until his death. He leaves to mourn their loss a beloved wife, three sons, three sisters, and three brothers. The funeral service was conducted by the writer. R. C. HORTON.
HUGHES.—Died at Milton, Ore., July 27, 1907, Sister Hannah C. Hughes, aged 82 years, 2 months, and 21 days. Sister Hughes was brought up in the Lutheran Church, afterward joining the Baptists. Thirty-nine years ago, after reading some literature, she, with her husband, John J. Hughes, began the observance of the Sabbath of the Lord, uniting with the Seventh-day Adventist church at Blencoe, Iowa, one year later. Thirty years ago they moved to Oregon, where they were faithful unto death, her companion passing away thirteen years ago, at the ripe age of eighty. Sister Hughes' long life of faithful perseverance in the service of God is a precious memory and inspiration to her five surviving children, twenty-six grandchildren, and twenty-eight great-grandchildren. She passed away without sickness, falling asleep in Jesus on the rest day of the Lord, as was the case with her companion. Funeral service was conducted by the writer. H. A. WASHBURN.
WART.—Died in Baker City, Ore., July 2, 1907, Hazel Claudine Wart, aged 9 years and 26 days. Hazel was a member of the Baker City Sabbath-school, and was very anxious to attend every Sabbath, taking quite an interest in the lessons. She was laid to rest in the Baker City Cemetery to await the summons of the Life-giver on the morning of the resurrection. Funeral service was conducted by the writer, assisted by Elder H. W. Oliver. E. E. SMITH.
BAKER.—Died at the home of her brother, Enoch Baker, at Cordell, Okla., Aug. 8, 1907, of typhoid fever, Sister Hellena Hazel Baker, aged 12 years. She was a true Christian girl, and was loved and respected by all who knew her, and her loss is keenly felt. She was a faithful member of the Seventh-day Adventist Church. She leaves a father, three sisters, and six brothers to mourn their loss. The funeral service was conducted by the writer. ANDREW NELSON.
OWEN.—Died at the home of the writer, in Versailles, Mo., Aug. 20, 1907, of Bright's disease and heart trouble, Brother Albert Owen, aged 65 years, 6 months, and 5 days. He embraced the third angel's message last winter under the labors of Brother W. A. Theo Miller, and died with a bright hope of a home with the redeemed. Brother Owen leaves a wife, two daughters, and one son, to mourn their loss. Funeral service was conducted by Elder E. A. Merrell. A. A. KINTNER.
MOODY.—Died at her home in Cornville, Maine, July 17, 1907, Sister Cudora Moody. Sister Moody embraced the truths of the third angel's message twenty-three years ago, and became a faithful member of the Cornville church. She was a model wife and mother, a kind and sympathizing neighbor, ever ready to lend a helping hand to one in need. She leaves a husband and three children to mourn their loss. Funeral service was held at the East Ridge meeting-house, words of comfort being spoken by the writer, from John 11:23. J. B. GOODRICH.
LANE.—Died at her home, about twelve miles from Battle Creek, Mich., July 13, 1907, Mrs. Maria T. Lane, née Alton, aged 73 years. Although she lost her mother when only sixteen years of age, she was given an excellent education, and taught in the public schools for several years. In 1860 she and her husband listened for the first time to the preaching of a Seventh-day Adventist minister, and gladly accepted the message he brought them. Sister Lane was known among her friends as an excellent Bible student, and was a teacher in the Sabbath-school for many years. Besides her husband, a son and a daughter are left to mourn their loss; nevertheless, they mourn not as those without hope. Before her death Sister Lane expressed a desire that at her funeral but little should be said concerning herself, but that the resurrection, that precious theme to every believer in the third angel's message, should be presented. The writer spoke words of comfort, using as a text Ps. 17:15. W. E. VIDETO.
DAVIS.—Died at Ambato, Ecuador, July 16, 1907, Mrs. Susana Davis, née Balloesna. She was born in San Felipe, Chile, Aug. 11, 1881. Her parents having died when she was very young, she was reared by her godfather. When present truth was taken to Chile, she was among the first to accept it. Soon after, she was married to Brother Davis, then a canvasser in Chile, and accompanied him on various mission tours. In 1901 they went to California, and were called to mourn the death of their only son, born in Chile. In 1904, after Brother Davis's health had improved, they went to Ecuador to start the work. After living on the sickly coast for more than two years, they moved to the interior, to Ambato, where she died after about five days' illness. Although it was hard for her to leave her three little girls, she prayed the prayer of Christ, “Thy will be done.” Many friends came in, and the writer gave them a talk on the second coming of Christ. She was buried according to the custom, after sundown. *

Addresses

ELDER B. F. PURDHAM'S address is Uniontown, Pa.
The post-office address of Elder E. W. Webster is Graysville, Tenn., Care of Sanitarium.

Mrs. Quantock Returns to India

MRS. M. M. QUANTOCK has reached India safely, and entered once more upon her labors there. She is welcomed back to India by the workers, and is thankful to be permitted to join the little band of laborers in advancing the truth in that needy field.
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