“In our sanitariums a pure religious influence should be paramount. Solemn impressions are to be made on the minds of those who come for treatment. The very highest interests are to be given first attention. These institutions are the Lord’s facilities for the revival of pure, elevated morality. We do not establish them as a speculative business, but to help men and women to follow right methods of living. We must take advantage of the means that the Lord has placed in our hands for the carrying forward of medical missionary work. Through this work, infidels will be converted. Through the wonderful restorations taking place in our sanitariums, souls will be led to look to Christ as the great healer of soul and body.”
We acknowledge that our sanitariums are not what they ought to be, or what they will be. What is true of individual experience is equally true of the experience of our sanitariums. With sadness we are forced to acknowledge that they have not yet attained the ideal held before them; they are not yet perfect. But they are aiming to attain this state of perfection. As we are compelled to exercise patience in the development of character with ourselves and others who are striving for the mastery, so we must give time to, and exercise patience with, our sanitariums to attain their ideal.
God’s work near and far has always been carried forward by men who are compassed with infirmities, and who because of this can have compassion on the ignorant and those who are out of the way. Sanitarium work has also been carried forward by institutions that are compassed with infirmities, because of the infirmities of those who occupy positions of responsibility. But in the past, God has wrought through men in the accomplishment of his purposes, in spite of their infirmities. In like manner he has wrought through his institutions. I have sometimes thought he covers our defects, for his own sake, from those who come to us for help, and thus makes impressions that pave the way for the reception of truth.
While not many of the twenty-five thousand patients treated last year were converted or accepted the truth for this time, many of them have left with higher ideals of life, and with a determination to attain these. May we not expect to see many from among this number take their stand for the truth when called to make the final decision? I believe this will be so, and then, if not now, we shall more clearly see why God has called upon us to erect and conduct sanitariums.
It may be a source of encouragement to read a few of the letters which are constantly coming to our sanitarium workers. A former patient writes:— “I am glad to say that we are now enjoying good health. We are living strictly in harmony with the principles taught at the sanitarium, and not only our immediate family, but some of our friends, have profited by our experience. My husband is perfectly well, and looks the picture of health. He has not smoked since leaving the sanitarium. If it were possible, I would like to write to each member of the sanitarium family, and thank each one for his kindness to my husband and myself during our stay with you. It will forever be a bright spot in our lives, and at the same time a revelation.”
The following letter was from a government official:— “I wish again to thank you and all of your nurses and attendants who were so kind and attentive to my wife while she was at the sanitarium, each one seeming to take a personal interest in her case, and assisting in accomplishing such wonderful improvement in her health. There is no doubt in our minds that you really saved her life. I also wish to thank you for your fair treatment of myself, keeping the expense of nursing, etc., at a reasonable figure. We have often said that finer people we never met.”
A patient writing to a friend said:— “We can not be too thankful to God for this peaceful place to be sick and get well in. It has been a wonderful spiritual uplift to me, one that I shall never forget.”
A father writes:— “I want to tell you how pleased and thankful we are for your interest in our son. His visit home yesterday was a source of pleasure to us. His mother feels that a great change has come over him. Last night he read from the Bible to us before he retired. He has faith in your good work, and hopes some day to be a worker for the benefit of mankind. His mother has promised to spend her vacation with him at your institution.”
Another patient writes:— “I am not able to express in words my gratitude for all that was done for me at the sanitarium. God has been very good to me, and has given me more than I deserve, not only in healing me and forgiving my sins, but in giving me such friends. For years I have been soul hungry, but I am so no more. I miss the daily morning prayer and the beautiful Sabbath services.”
These testimonials might be multiplied; they are merely samples of the numerous letters of a similar character, received at our sanitariums from former patients. Let us pray for our sanitariums, and for the physicians, managers, matrons, and nurses connected with them. When we do this as we should, God will respond, and we may expect a much greater work to be done by them in the future.
D. H. K.
Medical Missionary Department
By D. H. Kress; L. A. Hansen
Conducted by the Medical Department of the General Conference
D. H. KRESS, M. D. - - - Secretary
L. A. HANSEN - - - Assistant Secretary
God’s Guidance Is Good Guidance
God’s guidance is good guidance. We can not understand it, nor always see its wisdom at the moment, but the fact that it is God who guides should be sufficient assurance. “I do not know the way I take, but well I know my Guide.” That is enough. They who have faith in God see his goodness, not only after getting to heaven, but in the land of the living.— Baptist Commonwealth.
Love Truth and Honesty
“THE man who loves truth and honesty for the sake of truth and honesty, is the man who will make a success.”
NOTICES AND APPOINTMENTS
Iowa Industrial Academy
By M. N. Campbell
NOTICE is hereby given that the annual meeting of the constituency of the corporation known as the Iowa Industrial Academy will be held in the Seventh-day Adventist church at Nevada, Iowa, Feb. 15-20, 1911. The first meeting is called for February 15, at 3 P. M. M. N. CAMPBELL, President.
Iowa Association Annual Meeting
By M. N. Campbell
NOTICE is hereby given that the annual meeting of the Iowa Seventh-day Adventist Association will be held in the Seventh-day Adventist church at Nevada, Iowa, Feb. 15-20, 1911, for the election of officers, and the transaction of such other business as may require the attention of the constituency. The first meeting is called for February 15, at 11 A. M. M. N. CAMPBELL, President.
Iowa Sanitarium and Benevolent Association
By M. N. Campbell
NOTICE is hereby given that the annual meeting of the Iowa Sanitarium and Benevolent Association will be held in the Seventh-day Adventist church at Nevada, Iowa, Feb. 15-20, 1911, for the election of officers, and the transaction of such other business as may properly come before the association. The first meeting of the constituency is called for 2 P. M., Feb. 15, 1911.
M. N. CAMPBELL, President.
Western New York Conference
By H. W. Carr
The fifth annual session of the Western New York Conference will be held in the new church building at Burt, N. Y. The first meeting will be at 7:30 P. M., Feb. 1, 1911. It is hoped there will be a good delegation in attendance, as important matters of the conference will need careful and general consideration. At this time the officers for the conference as well as the officers for the legal corporation for the ensuing year are to be elected; such other business will be transacted as may properly come before the conference.
To reach Burt, come directly to Buffalo or Lockport, and there take the train or the trolley line from Buffalo, or the trolley line from Lockport, either of which will bring you to Burt, the place of meeting.
H. W. CARR, President.
“Zeichen der Zeit”
By Editor
First Quarter, 1911, Now Ready
THIS number of our German magazine surpasses any hitherto published, both in appearance and in contents. It is a religious liberty number, but contains much matter on other phases of present truth.
The beautiful cover design is printed in green and black, with the Bartholdi statue, Liberty, in the center. Titles of contents are as follows:—
“Scatter Good Seed” (poem).
“The Invitation of Christ” (illustrated), Mrs. E. G. White.
“The Return of Christ” (illustrated).
“The Sanctuary in Heaven” (illustrated).
“The World Pointed to God’s Law.”
“Object of Tribulation and Affliction.”
ARTICLES ON RELIGIOUS LIBERTY: “Church and State: Why We Protest Against Their Union;” “Toleration or Liberty;” “Christian Liberty;” “The Christian State;” “The Approaching Danger;” “Religious Liberty the Essence of the Gospel;” “The Meaning of the Eucharistic Congress in Montreal;” “Not Force, but Love.” (This department is well illustrated.)
ARTICLES ON HEALTH AND TEMPERANCE: “Health and Hydrotherapy;” “Tea and Coffee;” “Fletcher’s System of Eating;” “Dietetic Hints.”
Business Notices
This department is conducted especially for the accommodation of the Seventh-day Adventist readers of this paper.
No advertisements of “agents wanted,” or “partners wanted,” and no “promotion” nor “colonization” enterprises, will be printed in this column. Brief business notices will be published, subject to the discretion of the publishers, and on compliance with the following—
Conditions
Any person unknown to the managers of this paper must send with his advertisement satisfactory written recommendation. The fact that one is a subscriber does not necessarily make him “known” to the managers, nor constitute sufficient recommendation. Such recommendation should come from one of our ministers, or from the elder of a Seventh-day Adventist church. It is not enough to refer to some individual by name. Secure his recommendation in writing, and send it.
We open no accounts for advertising, and cash must accompany each order.
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.
FOR SALE.—Sanitarium Cooking Oil, pure and healthful; no odor; keeps indefinitely; 5-gallon can, $4.30; 10-gallon can, $8.45; ½ bbl. (30 gallons), 79 cents a gallon; 1 bbl. (50 gallons), 78 cents a gallon. Address Sanitarium Cooking Oil Co., Louisville, Ky.23
FOR SALE.—Five acres good orchard land, near Seventh-day Adventist academy; $250 interest in large pumping plant; cement irrigating ditch in. Address E. A. McWhinny, R. F. D. 46 A, San Fernando, Cal.
FOR SALE.—Home near Hot Springs, Ark. Two and one-half acres, part in berries; five-room house; near Seventh-day Adventist church; healthful location; good water. For particulars address C. J. Dart, Fayetteville, Ark.
EVANGELISTIC ADVERTISING CARTOONS.—Electrotype cuts specially designed for cards, circulars, posters, and newspaper advertising of Seventh-day Adventist tent and hall lectures. Send for proofs. C. Maybell, 40 East 133d St., New York City.
FOR SALE.—Half section good land, eight miles from county-seat. Two sets buildings; thirty acres alfalfa. Church privileges; church-school on place for two winters. Bargain at thirty dollars an acre. For particulars address J. F. McIntyre, Wakeeney, Kan.
FOR SALE.—Bible Mottoes—foreign beauties, all of imported designs. Almost 500,000 sold in 1910. We print our own designs. We are the only company to get out a Father and Mother motto, and they lead the world. Special offer for January: 200 Spanish, $5. Assorted, English and German, 100, $5; 200, $9; 500, $20; 1,000, $35. Twenty-five free with each 100 ordered; express prepaid. Address Hampton Art Co., Lock Box 257, Hampton, Iowa.
MALTSUGAR FREE AND FREIGHT PAID.—“We certainly were delighted with this new sweet.”—Illinois. “The Maltsugar is surely fine.”—Iowa. “The sample Maltsugar proved to be a splendid thing for mother.”—Iowa. “We were especially pleased with the Maltsugar sent, which is the best thing of the kind I ever saw.”—New York. “The Maltsugar you sent is fine.”—North Carolina. “The Maltsugar is certainly ideal.”—Tennessee. Our friends were so well pleased with this delightful cereal sirup that we have decided to again allow a half-gallon free with $10 orders, and enough extra foods to fully pay the freight on all shipments east of Colorado (Texas excepted). On $5 orders a quart of Maltsugar free and half the freight allowed. Cooking Oil and Nut Butter in 45-pound cans can not apply to this offer. “We think your foods are the best we have ever used, and will heartily recommend them to our friends.”—Louisiana. You can’t afford not to use these excellent foods at our low delivered prices and Maltsugar free. Let your orders come for quick shipment, and eat them every day. Address Nashville Sanitarium-Food Factory, Nashville, Tenn.
ARTICLES FOR THE HOME:
"Give Us This Day Our Daily Bread" (poem); "How a Young Wife Saved Her Husband From a Drunkard's Grave;" "Words of Warning."
The price of this magazine is 10 cents a copy; 5 to 40 copies, 5 cents a copy; 50 or more copies, 4 cents a copy. Order of your State Tract Society, or of the International Publishing Association, College View, Neb.
February “Signs of the Times Monthly”
By Editor
“THE reader is invited to come along with me, and help to sink a sounding-line into the most appalling and amazing deeps of interstellar space, and to aid in the exploration of a huge cave, depth, or recess, in the nebula in the constellation of Orion.”
This is the opening paragraph of Prof. Edgar Lucien Larkin’s astronomical article, which appears in the February number of the Signs Monthly. The article can not be read without a feeling of awe, and greater reverence for God the Creator.
If any one doubts for a moment the truth that our Lord is soon coming, he should read the contribution in this number by Elder M. C. Wilcox, entitled “The World’s Unrest.” This is the biggest and best feature of the issue. In introducing the subject the writer quotes Senator Bourne as follows: “I think that all will concede that the time seems awry. Unrest exists throughout the civilized world. People are speculating as to the causes. Daily uncertainty grows stronger as to future events.”
FACSIMILE OF COVER PAGE
It will not be necessary to call attention to all the excellent things which appear in the February number. One more, however. Do you know of unbelievers in the Word? Lots of them, aren’t there? Well, they should read Frank S. Weston’s excellent four-page article under the title “The Inerrant Book.” He reasons logically, and gives facts which are bound to displace doubts with confidence on the part of many readers.
The number on the whole is a good one— not one whit below the standard. It is varied in contents. Just the thing to place in the hands of your neighbors and townsmen. Order early, through your tract society. 5 to 40 copies, 5 cents a copy; 50 or more, 4 cents a copy.
One of our conference presidents, unsolicited, wrote of the January number in this way:—
“In looking over the Signs Monthly for January, I was compelled to say that it is the best magazine we publish.”
The February “Watchman”
The Best Yet
BENEATH the picture of George Washington, on the cover page of this number, appear these words, written by him:—
“If I could now conceive that the general government might ever be so administered as to render the liberty of conscience insecure, I beg you will be persuaded that no one would be more zealous than myself to establish effectual barriers against the horrors of spiritual tyranny, and every species of religious persecution.”
A splendid number to send to legislators throughout the land.
“The Truce in the Far East” is the title of an interesting article by Prof. P. T. Magan.
The editor will speak of the United States as a subject of Bible prophecy.
C. P. Bollman will contribute an article entitled “The World’s Unrest.”
Among the general articles will appear: “George Washington and Religious Liberty,” S. B. Horton; “The Coming Conflict,” E. E. Andross; “The Seven Seals,” B. G. Wilkinson; “When Jesus Comes Again,” D. L. Moody; “God’s Pardoning Love,” Mrs. E. G. White; “The Planet Jupiter,” Dr. O. C. Godsmark.
FACSIMILE OF COVER PAGE
Agents wanted everywhere. Rates: 5 to 40 copies, 5 cents each; 40 or more copies, 4 cents each. Send orders to your tract society or to the Southern Publishing Association, 2123 Twenty-fourth Ave. N., Nashville, Tenn.
The Life of Paul
DURING the first six months of this year the Sabbath-school lessons will be on the book of Acts. One of the principal characters in this study will be that of the apostle Paul. As an aid in this study, “The Life and Epistles of Paul,” by Conybeare and Howson, will be most helpful. Beginning with his birth, the history of his life is traced step by step until his death at the hands of the Roman executioner. The historical incidents and experiences given in this book will add greatly to the interest of the lesson study. Price, $1.
Order of your tract society, or of the Review and Herald Publishing Association, Washington, D. C.
Iowa Conference
By M. N. Campbell
NOTICE is hereby given that the forty-seventh annual session of the Iowa Conference of Seventh-day Adventists will convene in the Seventh-day Adventist church at Nevada, Iowa, Feb. 14-20, 1911, for the election of officers for the ensuing year, and the transaction of such other business as may properly come before the delegates. The first meeting will be held Tuesday, February 14, at 7:30 P. M. Each church is entitled to one delegate for its organization and one additional delegate for every fifteen members. Delegates will be furnished free rooms. Board will be furnished at the sanitarium at twenty cents a meal. Matters of the greatest importance are coming up for consideration at this session, and it is hoped there will be a representation from every church.
M. N. CAMPBELL, President.
The New Temperance "Instructor"
By Editor
As many inquiries are coming in as to whether there is to be issued a Temperance number of the Youth's Instructor the coming year, we regard it a privilege to say that preparations are being made to put out, in February, the most attractive Temperance number ever published. Besides containing strong matter from those who have so acceptably contributed to our former Temperance issues, we are to have fresh, vigorous, and entirely new and up-to-date articles from a large number of prominent temperance workers. The new Temperance number will be effectively illustrated and made in every way as attractive as possible. While more expense will be incurred in its preparation than was bestowed upon the last issue, the price will doubtless be the same as heretofore.
Last year 210,000 copies of the Temperance Instructor were placed in circulation. If we improve in the circulation of the forthcoming issue in proportion to its constructive improvement over the former issue, we shall reach a circulation of 500,000 copies this year. The temperance cause needs our help to this extent, and our people can and will contribute this service if they are informed upon the possibilities for good vested in an undertaking of this kind. This year we shall have good help from temperance people outside our ranks, who have become acquainted with our work through former issues of the Temperance Instructor.
It is now time for us to begin planning for a strong effort with the forthcoming Temperance issue of the Instructor, which will be ready about February 15.
Publications Wanted
The following-named persons desire late, clean copies of our publications, sent post-paid:—
Susan S. Ward, Claremore, Okla., any denominational papers, also tracts.
Mrs. C. E. Fairchild, Box 992, Wichita, Kan., denominational papers. REVIEW not desired.
Mrs. V. V. Kelso, Lebanon, Mo., Signs of the Times, Watchman, Life and Health, Little Friend, and tracts.
(Atlantic Union Gleaner, please copy.)
Obituaries
DORLAND.—Died at her home in her fifty-second year, Sister Amanda Dorland. She accepted the third angel's message a few years ago, and lived a faithful Christian life. Funeral services were conducted by the writer. C. A. Hansen.
PEDEN.—Died at Johnstown, Pa., Nov. 2, 1910, after an illness of about six weeks, Sister Peden, wife of the elder of the Johnstown church. She was born at Elton, Pa., Sept. 28, 1885. She leaves her husband, three boys, and an infant daughter. We laid her away to rest until the trump of God awakes those who sleep in Jesus. Words of comfort were spoken by the writer, from Revelation 14. W. F. Schwartz.
SWARTZ.—Died at Buffalo, N. Y., Oct. 29, 1910, Mr. Jacob B. Swartz, of Lock Haven, Pa., aged 60 years, 7 months, and 13 days. Six daughters and two sons are left to mourn. Three years ago he joined the Seventh-day Adventist church of Lock Haven. The funeral was held in the Baptist church of Eagleville, words of comfort being spoken by the writer, from 1 Cor. 15:51. Interment was made in the Eagleville cemetery. W. F. Schwartz.
WICKER.—Died at the home of her daughter at Graysville, Tenn., Dec. 5, 1910, Mrs. Mary C. Wicker, aged sixty years. Besides the daughter at whose home she died, she leaves two brothers and four sisters. The funeral was held in the church, Elder James E. Shultz assisting the writer in the services. Words of comfort were spoken from Rev. 14: 13. Interment was made in the Fairview cemetery. W. F. Schwartz.
WESTCOTT.—Died in Brunswick, Maine, Dec. 30, 1910, Sister Patience Webber Westcott, aged seventy-three years. Sister Westcott and her husband accepted the truths of the third angel's message about twenty years ago. She loved the truth unto the close of life, and died in the triumph of faith. Her husband, two sons, two daughters, one brother, and a large circle of friends are left to mourn. The funeral services were conducted by the writer, from Rev. 14:13 and Job 14:14. S. J. Hersum.
(Atlantic Union Gleaner, please copy.)
HAKANSAN.—Imo Lucile Hakansan, daughter of August and Julia Hakansan, was born Dec. 7, 1894, and died at the home of her parents, five miles north of Vancouver, Wash., Dec. 26, 1910, aged sixteen years and nineteen days. Imo accepted and rejoiced in the glorious message of Revelation 14. A short time before her death she asked her father to read from the Bible, and that the family should pray for her. She was a dutiful, obedient child. We feel assured she sleeps in Jesus, and will come forth clothed in immortality in the morning of the first resurrection. Words of comfort and hope were spoken by Brother Geo. Fullerton and wife, from 1 Corinthians 15. Mrs. R. Branstator.
CARLOW.—Died at St. Helena, Cal., Dec. 24, 1910, Sister Laura Carlow, aged forty-six years. Her ardor for the message was undimmed, and her influence was widely felt. Her burden for the conversion of souls was characteristic of her life, and she witnessed many hopeful conversions as the result of her work. It was her desire to live if she could regain health and be at work once more. She leaves a husband and a large circle of relatives to mourn. The remains were taken to Sacramento, Cal., where a service was held, and interment was made at East Lawn Cemetery. Her death is sorely felt by the Sacramento church, of which she was a faithful member. F. DeWitt Gautereau.
KENDALL.—Theodore F. Kendall was born in Batavia, N. Y., May 14, 1845, and died at the Soldiers' and Sailors' Home at Quincy, Ill., Dec. 27, 1910. He enlisted in Company K, New York Volunteer Infantry, in September, 1862, and served until the close of the war. He was united in marriage on June 3, 1867, to Eliza E. Brodrick, who, with four children and five brothers, survives to mourn her loss. He accepted the Seventh-day Adventist faith in 1871, and since that time has devoted much time to scattering the printed page and giving Bible studies. He always expressed a desire to live until the coming of the Lord, but fell asleep with a bright hope of a part in the first resurrection. Funeral services were conducted by the chaplain of the home at Quincy. Mrs. W. V. Marsh.
CANFIELD.—Lavina H. Canfield, born March 16, 1867, near North Vernon, Ind., died Dec. 25, 1910, having lived 41 years, 9 months, and 9 days. Jan. 18, 1883, she was united in marriage to William Switzer. To this union one child, a daughter, was born. Her second marriage was to William Canfield, Sept. 26, 1889. The husband, the daughter, and a brother are the immediate relatives who survive to mourn their loss. When about thirty years old, she accepted Christ as her Saviour. Ever desiring to walk in the path of the just, she gladly accepted the third angel's message, and united with the Seventh-day Adventist Church. The hope of the soon coming of the Saviour and of having a place in the earth made new was precious to her. The funeral services were conducted by the writer, after which we laid her to rest in the North Vernon cemetery to await the coming of the Life-giver. A. L. Miller.
BORDEAU.—Sister Rosiltha L. Bordeau died at East Berkshire, Vt., Dec. 31, 1910, after an illness of about four months. She was seventy-two years old, and had rejoiced in this truth for over forty years. She was loved by all in the community, and her faith in the soon coming of the Lord kept her courage good to the last. She leaves a husband, a daughter, stepchildren, and other relatives to mourn. Words of comfort were spoken at the funeral service by the writer. A. J. Clark.
CAMPBELL.—Died at Stanford, Mont., Dec. 18, 1910, in the twenty-fifth year of his age, Malcolm Campbell, son of Brother and Sister J. M. Campbell. His death was caused by an accident while drawing logs. Malcolm was loved by all who knew him. He was kind and thoughtful to his parents and brothers and sisters. Friends and relatives came for many miles to attend the funeral, which was conducted from the Presbyterian church by the writer, assisted by the Rev. Mr. Edwards, pastor of the church. J. C. Foster.
RODMAN.—Malchor S. Rodman was born in Ohio fifty-eight years ago last April, and died Dec. 22, 1910, at his home in Fresno, Cal. For about five years Brother Rodman had been a great sufferer. Almost eleven years ago he and his entire family accepted the truths of the third angel's message, and in its hope he fell asleep. His faithful wife and six children survive him. He was a member of the Fresno church, having served that body as deacon. His patience under most trying circumstances was a marvel to many. The funeral service was held December 24, Elder C. L. Taggart assisting. Words of comfort and hope were spoken from 1 Cor. 15:26 to a large company. H. G. Thurston.
CORBIT.—Andrew Mace Corbit was born at Midway, Madison Co., Ohio, June 17, 1832, where all the early years of his life were passed. At the age of twenty-three he was united in marriage to Miss Mary Pumfrey. A few bright and happy years followed; then his wife died, leaving him with two small children. In 1860 he was married to Miss Ermina Bolster, and removed to Wayne County, Iowa. Five children came to their home, also a baby daughter by adoption. In 1896 the family removed to New Mexico. In March, 1904, sorrow again filled his heart, as the companion of his later years fell asleep. Father Corbit died Dec. 26, 1910, aged 78 years, 6 months, and 9 days. About the year 1870 he united with the First-day Adventists, and in 1887, accepting further light, became a firm believer of the truths held by Seventh-day Adventists. The funeral services were held at the Seventh-day Adventist church Sunday afternoon, Jan. 1, 1911, and were conducted by Elders John Anderson and Geo. L. Truitt, assisted by others. The body was laid to rest by the side of his companion in the Hagerman cemetery. H. C. Barron.
ARMITAGE.—Thomas Armitage was born near Hyde, England, Oct. 5, 1836, and died Jan. 2, 1911, aged 74 years, 2 months, and 27 days. When he was five years old, he came with his parents to America. For a short time the family lived in the East, after which they moved to Wisconsin. At the age of twenty-two Brother Armitage was united in marriage to Mary Jane Strait. Eight children were born to this union, seven of whom are still living. About two years after his marriage he accepted the views held by Seventh-day Adventists, of which he was a firm believer until his death. He was among the first volunteers in the Civil War. With his wife and children he moved to Michigan in 1878, locating at Monterey, at which place he made his home. During the holidays he and his daughter started for Colorado to visit two of his children. On the way he was taken ill, and arrived, in Lamar, Colo., at the home of one of his daughters, in an unconscious condition. Two days later he passed away, regaining consciousness for only a short time. Funeral services were held Jan. 7, 1911. The remains were taken to Allegan, Mich., interment being made at the Poplar Cemetery, Monterey. H. Nicola.
Writing from Russia
WRITING from Russia, under date of December 26, Elder J. T. Boettcher says:—
We hope to have our four thousand members before the year closes. This is of the Lord. It has certainly been true that the enemy has tried his best to hinder the work; but in spite of all this the cause is going ahead.
WISE words from a veteran educator, concerning the daily study of the Word of God, were spoken by Prof. Maria L. Sanford, of the University of Minnesota, in a lecture on “The Beauty of the Bible,” at the Foreign Mission Seminary last Thursday evening.
Dr. Kress Visits Southern Training Centers
The secretary of the general Medical Department, Dr. D. H. Kress, is in the South, visiting various sanitarium training centers.
Elder Thompson Returns from Australia
Last week Elder George B. Thompson landed in Victoria, British Columbia, on his return from Australia. He is expected in Washington as we go to press.
Religious Liberty Work in Peru
The brethren in Peru have also their part in religious liberty work. Elder A. N. Allen writes:—
We are about to mail five thousand copies of the special religious liberty number of the Señales to all the dignitaries of this government, and to all the school-teachers. This is in view of the fact that a wide and strong effort is about to be made to obtain liberty of worship.
Montgomerys Appointed to Singapore
Elder R. P. Montgomery and wife, who came to the Foreign Mission Seminary from Oklahoma, have accepted appointment from the Mission Board to Singapore, sailing next month. The special gift from England for the Singapore work makes it possible to hasten this help.
Fourth Sabbath Home Missionary Service
Some original work on the part of the church-members is called for by the “Suggestive Program for Fourth Sabbath Home Missionary Service” to be held January 28. It will be well, therefore, for the elder or missionary leader to assign the parts at an early date to the various members, giving them ample time for preparation. See program and outline in REVIEW of January 12.
Ministerial Transfers to New Fields
We learn that Elder E. H. Huntley, of the Upper Columbia Conference, accepts the invitation of the recent council to engage in the work in Virginia, to labor especially in the cities. Elder J. A. Morrow, of Kansas, is planning to respond to the call to New Orleans. Elder C. McReynolds, formerly of Wisconsin, has accepted an invitation to New Mexico, and has settled in Las Vegas.
Catholic Opposition in Haiti
FROM Haiti, West Indies, Elder W. J. Tanner sends us a copy of a little French paper, started to oppose our work in that island republic. “This paper,” he says, “the Bulletin Catholique, is the first Catholic journal that I have ever heard of being started for the special purpose of combating us.” It has only added to the interest to hear, and our brother urges again the need of another French laborer for the growing work.
Honor Roll
By W. T. Knox
In addition to the twenty conferences reported last week, we are able to report the following on the roll:—
Sustentation
Fund
Per Cent
Mission Work
Per Cent
Wyoming ............
5
5
East Kansas ..........
5
10
Southern California ..
5
10
Indiana ..............
5
10
Ohio .................
5
15
Nebraska .............
5
15
Maritime .............
5
5
Western Canadian ....
5
5
Pacific Union ........
5
10
W. T. KNOX.
Special Prayer and Fasting
NEXT Sabbath is the day appointed for special prayer and fasting in behalf of the advanced work pressing to be undertaken, calling for consecration of personal service and means as never before.
The Day of Prayer and Fasting
By Arthur G. Daniells
I WOULD speak just a last word to our brethren regarding this important occasion. The day of fasting and prayer, to be observed January 21 by all our churches in North America, is for great victories everywhere in the proclamation of God's message to the world. The Bible history warrants us in thus seeking God. Read, in 2 Chron. 20: 1-30, of the wonderful deliverance that God wrought for all Judah and Jerusalem as Jehoshaphat proclaimed a fast throughout the land. Read again in the book of Esther how God wrought for his people, as, powerless to work out the problem in their own strength, they turned their faces toward heaven in fasting and prayer.
Dear brethren and sisters, we must see more of this special and mighty working of God's power back of all our toil and sacrifice and endeavor of every kind to finish the work given us to do in this generation. Surely one way to get the help we must have is to seek it as his people sought and found it in olden days—by most earnest, importunate, united prayer, with fasting.
