p. 24 | Review and Herald, Vol. 87, No. 22. (6/2/1910)

Earlier text: Canvassers’ Summary for April, 1910

Change of Addresses

ELDER O. MADSEN states that his address is now 2906 Dubuque St., Davenport, Iowa.

George L. Sterling states that his address is now changed from Papeete, Society Islands, to Rarotonga, Cook Islands.

_West Pennsylvania Conference Association_

By F. D. WAGNER

NOTICE is hereby given that a meeting of the West Pennsylvania Conference Association will be held June 17, 1910, at 9:15 A. M., on the camp-meeting grounds in Lenape Park, Ford City, Pa., for the transaction of business that should properly come before the association. F. D. WAGNER, President.

Columbia Union Conference Association

By E. R. Brown

NOTICE is hereby given that a meeting of the Columbia Union Conference Association of Seventh-day Adventists will be held at 2 P. M., June 14, 1910, in the Memorial Church, Twelfth and M streets, N. W., Washington, D. C. Apart from considering questions involving important financial interests, this meeting is called also to consider replacing Article III, Section 2, of the By-Laws, by an amendment authorizing the meeting of the board of trustees, both regular and special, to be held at such times and places as may be designated by the president; and, further, to consider an amendment increasing the board of trustees by the addition of two members. E. R. BROWN, Secretary.

Union College Calendar

By C. C. Lewis

THE annual Union College Calendar will be ready for mailing as soon as you can write for copies after reading this announcement. Those who are interested in the plans for the coming year, or who wish to secure rooms before all are taken, should write at once to The President, Union College, College View, Neb. C. C. LEWIS.

New Jersey Camp-Meeting

By B. F. Kneeland

The annual camp-meeting for New Jersey will be held on the beautiful grounds which we have secured in Cadwallader Heights, Trenton, N. J., June 23 to July 4, 1910. This location is very central for all parts of the State, being easily accessible by railroad, trolley, and boat, and we expect a large attendance of our people. We have been promised the best of ministerial help. Special attention will be given to spiritual interests, and practical methods of church and missionary work. Church officers should make an effort to attend, as considerable time will be given to a consideration of their work. Special meetings for young people and parents will be held each day. Every effort will be made to make the expense as light as possible. Orders for tents should be sent at once to Clarence Lawry, 1635 S. Broad St., Trenton, N. J. Tents for the meeting will be rented at the following prices: 10 x 14 ft., $2.75; 12 x 16 ft., $3.25.

Pray for the success of this meeting; then bring your children and interested friends, and do all you can to help make this camp a place of blessing for them.

B. F. KNEELAND, President.

NOTICES AND APPOINTMENTS

North Missouri Conference Association

By A. R. Ogden

THE annual meeting of the North Missouri Conference Association of Seventh-day Adventists, a corporation, will be held on the camp-ground in connection with the camp-meeting at Hamilton, Mo. The first meeting of the association is called for Monday, Aug. 1, 1910, at 9 A. M., at which time officers will be elected for the ensuing year, and such other business will be transacted as may pertain to the interests of the association.

A. R. OGDEN, President.

North Missouri Conference and Camp-Meeting

By A. R. Ogden

THE second annual session of the North Missouri Conference of Seventh-day Adventists will be held at Hamilton, Mo., in connection with the camp-meeting in the city park, July 28 to Aug. 8, 1910. Officers will be elected, and other business pertaining to the advancement of the work will be considered. A well-shaded park and other accommodations promise convenience and comfort to all who come.

A. R. OGDEN,

Annual Meeting of the Illinois Conference Association of Seventh-day Adventists

By Wm. Covert

THE Illinois Conference Association of Seventh-day Adventists is hereby appointed to convene in its annual meeting at 2 P. M., Thursday, June 9, 1910, at Sheridan, Ill. The legal voters of this association are the accredited delegates from the churches in the Northern Illinois Conference, the executive committee of the conference, and such other persons as may be delegates in attendance at the annual session of the Northern Illinois Conference to be convened at that time, for the purpose of electing a president, a vice-president, a secretary, a treasurer, an auditor, and two councilmen to serve for the period of one year, and for the transaction of such other business as may properly come before delegates in annual session.

Wm. Covert, President.

Obituaries

Dyke.—Died in Toledo, Ohio, March 29, 1910, of cancer, Mrs. Emma Dyke, in the sixtieth year of her age. As the end drew near, and her suffering was more intense, she was able to take to herself the comfort of God's promises. With the assurance that all was well, she cast aside the burdens so cheerfully borne, and entered into rest, to await the call to everlasting life and joy. A husband and one son, with many other relatives and a large circle of friends, are left to mourn. Words of comfort were spoken at the funeral by the writer. A. C. Shannon.

Scott.—Died at Loma Linda, Cal., March 17, 1910, of cancer, Sister Mary Scott (née Fee), aged 57 years, 4 months, and 23 days. Sister Scott was born in Oskaloosa, Iowa, Oct. 24, 1852. She was married to Wallace Scott in Lewiston, Idaho, in September, 1874. She began the observance of the Sabbath in 1888, under the labors of Elder H. W. Decker, and was baptized in 1894. Her example of quiet Christian devotion was well worthy of imitation. The funeral took place at Lewiston, Idaho, March 22, Elders Hood and Lattimore, of the Presbyterian church at that place, assisting the writer, who spoke from Rev. 14:13. F. D. Starr.

Province.—Anna Crowl Huey was born in Pennsylvania, Dec. 8, 1864, and died May 10, 1910, aged 45 years, 5 months, and 2 days. With her parents, she moved to West Virginia at the age of twelve years. When nineteen years old, she was married to P. W. Province. Eighteen years ago, she and her husband accepted the truths of the third angel's message, and joined the Seventh-day Adventist church at Kanawha Station, W. Va. She lived a consistent Christian life, and was an earnest believer in the soon coming of the Lord. A husband, two sons, two sisters, four brothers, and many relatives and friends are left to mourn their loss. Words of comfort were spoken by the writer, from Ps. 116:15. F. H. Robbins.

Graff.—Fell asleep, Sabbath, April 30, 1910, Sister Rosanna Graff, aged 64 years, 5 months, and 2 days. The cause of death was gastritis. She was born in Dearborn County, Indiana, Nov. 28, 1845, and on July 28, 1864, was married to John Graff. To this union were born two sons and one daughter. These, with three grandchildren and a host of other relatives and friends, are left to mourn. She was confirmed in the Catholic faith when quite young. In 1907 she accepted the truths of the third angel's message, being baptized in October of that year, and received into the Seventh-day Adventist church at Summan, Ind., Oct. 10, 1908. The funeral services were conducted by the writer, assisted by the pastor of the Methodist church of Manchester, in which place the funeral was held. E. C. Townsend.

Roberts.—Lydia Chapman was born in Illinois, Oct. 1, 1849, and died in Polk County, Oregon, May 1, 1910, aged sixty years and seven months. At the age of seven, she went to Oregon with her parents, locating on a farm near Salem, where she resided until her marriage to A. G. Roberts, Jan. 13, 1869. Sister Roberts became a Christian at the age of thirteen. In 1876 she accepted the views of Seventh-day Adventists, and united with the church in Salem, Ore., of which she was a faithful member. During her last years she suffered much, but endured it all with patience and fortitude. A husband and eight children remain to mourn their loss, but with a bright hope that she will have a part in the resurrection of the just. The funeral service was conducted by the writer, from John 14:1-3. T. H. Starbuck.

Applegate.—Fannie M., wife of Harry L. Applegate, was born May 27, 1863, near St. Jacobs, Ill., and died April 9, 1910, at Peoria, Ill., of double pneumonia. About fourteen years ago she joined the Seventh-day Adventist Church, of which she remained a consistent member until her death. At the funeral service Elder C. H. Bliss, of Peoria, spoke to a large company of friends and relatives, after which the body was taken to Princeville, Ill., for interment. Harry L. Applegate.

Knickerbocker.—Darius Knickerbocker was born in Wayne County, Michigan, Dec. 16, 1838, and died April 23, 1910, near Nashville, Tenn. March 9, 1859, he was married to Clarissa E. Truesdel. Seven children were born to them, six daughters and a son. Through the labors of Elder Wm. Ostrander he accepted present truth in 1892, and united with the Seventh-day Adventist church of Allegan, Mich., to which place his remains were brought for burial. A large company of the brethren and sisters, with many prominent citizens of Allegan, were present at the funeral, which was conducted by the writer, from Job 19:27. John W. Covert.

Byington.—Stella M. Allred was born in Rooks County, Kansas, April 14, 1883, and died in Lincoln, Neb., March 14, 1910, in the twenty-seventh year of her age. She was baptized and united with the Seventh-day Adventist church at Ladoga, Iowa, when she was twelve years old. She was a graduate of Union College, and a successful church-school teacher. July 31, 1905, she was married to C. S. Byington, and continued in church-school work as long as her health would permit. She leaves a loving husband, mother, father, one sister, three brothers, and a large circle of relatives and friends to mourn. At the funeral service, words of comfort were spoken by the writer, from Rev. 21:4. J. S. Hart.

Langdon.—Died at Mendon, Mich., April 22, 1910, of cancer, Charles Gabriel Langdon, aged 75 years, 10 months, and 20 days. He was married to Emily McKenzie on Aug. 15, 1858. To this union two sons were born. About fifty years ago he and his wife, with other members of his family, accepted this message under the labors of Elder J. N. Loughborough. His first wife died firm in the faith, Feb. 24, 1870. On Jan. 29, 1877, he was married to Cynthia Hilliard, who died on March 30. In his last days the Lord came near in answer to prayer, granting him full acceptance in his sight, and relieving him of pain. The writer conducted the funeral service, April 26, speaking to an attentive audience in the Methodist church. A. C. Bourdeau.

Calkins.—Died at his home in Rome, N. Y., Sabbath, April 16, 1910, of pernicious anemia, Brother John R. Calkins, aged sixty-one years and two days. Brother Calkins had been an ardent believer in the third angel's message for forty years. He accepted the truth under the labors of Elder D. M. Canright, and united with the church at Rome, N. Y., as one of the charter members. During his long membership in this church, he has held nearly every office in it. He was its elder for a long term of years. He was also prominent as an official in the conference, acting as member of the conference committee for a long time. He also held the office of State agent for six years, and often spoke of those years as the best of his life. Brother Calkins was sick for three years, and the end had been expected for a long time. At first it was hard for him to think of giving up life, but toward the last he felt resigned to go if it was the Lord's will. On the day he died, several of the brethren and sisters of the Rome church were in his room, engaged in a season of prayer, and without a struggle he fell asleep, to await the call of his Redeemer on the resurrection morning. The funeral service was conducted by the writer in the Rome church, and we laid him to rest by the side of his father and mother. He is survived by his wife, and by one sister, who lives in Nebraska; but they sorrow not as those who have no hope. A. J. Clark

Northern Illinois Medical Missionary and Sanitarium Association

By W. C. Foreman

THE fifth annual meeting of the Northern Illinois Medical Missionary and Sanitarium Association will be held June 9, 1910, at 3 P. M., in connection with the annual meeting of the Northern Illinois Conference of Seventh-day Adventists, to be held on the academy grounds at Sheridan, Ill., June 7-12, 1910, for the purpose of presenting annual reports, for the election of three trustees for three years, and for the transacting of such other business as may properly come before the meeting. W. C. FOREMAN, Secretary.

Missionary Departures and The Two Thrones

Miss Laura Barr, formerly of California, who has been attending the Foreign Mission Seminary the past two years, left Washington last week, Wednesday, May 25, for Bolivia. She accompanies Mrs. F. A. Stahl, who is returning to her field from accompanying the wife of the American minister of Bolivia to Washington for surgical treatment. Miss Barr will teach at present, but later will engage in Bible work.

We begin this week a short series of articles on the “Two Thrones,” by Elder J. N. Loughborough. We are confident our readers will follow this subject with much interest.

Preparing Students for Missionary Work

By Editor

NEARLY all of our schools have closed their work for another year, and now comes the summer vacation, during which many of our young men and women will go into the field to put into practical exercise the principles and methods which they have learned. Some will earnestly work for scholarships, to enable them to return to school next September. Let these earnest young workers be remembered in our prayers. The earnestness and enthusiasm of youth are needed in this message; and we should be truly grateful to God that so many of our young men and women, through the influence of our good schools, are finding places in our denominational work. We hope that ultimately this may come to be the purpose of every young man and woman among Seventh-day Adventists, and that, more than ever, it may be the settled policy and purpose of every school, of whatever grade, to prepare its students for a part in this closing message. It is only when this is done that our schools meet the high calling which they have in connection with this movement.

EVERY Seventh-day Adventist family a subscriber for the REVIEW. Will you not see this accomplished in your church?

“Ministry of Healing” Now Ready

By L. A. HANSEN

THE REVIEW AND HERALD PUBLISHING ASSOCIATION is now prepared to fill orders for “Ministry of Healing.”

The Pacific Press Publishing Association announces that the relief edition will be ready for delivery by July 1.

Due care should be taken to give sufficient notice of future requirements, so that the publishing houses may have ample time in getting out future editions. This will save disappointment in securing books. L. A. HANSEN.

Missionaries to China

From Canton, China, comes a postcard to the Mission Board, saying: “I wish to thank the Lord of the harvest, also the brethren, for sending missionaries to China to teach us the third angel’s message.”

Week of Prayer Revival

Reports have just reached us of the week-of-prayer seasons in Australia and South Africa. These were held in March and April, late in their winter season, and wrought a real revival of spiritual interest in the hearts of the people.

Fire Near St. Helena Sanitarium

A VERY damaging fire occurred about the St. Helena (Cal.) Sanitarium, May 16. Fortunately the buildings were spared. It originated from a clearing fire near by, and soon spread, enveloping the mountainside upon which the sanitarium is situated. By desperate fire-fighting the property was saved, which is considered very remarkable, in view of the extent of the fire, and the rapidity with which it traveled.

Relieving Sanitarium Indebtedness

By Editor

WE hope all are following the information and instruction given in the Sanitarium Relief Campaign column week by week. In this number Brother Hansen gives some reasons for the sanitarium indebtedness which exists. What an excellent thing it would be if this burden resting on our medical institutions could be removed, and they sing the song of jubilee, as some of our educational institutions have been privileged to do. Let all take hold heartily of the plan which has been proposed to accomplish this result. Helping our brethren to bear their burdens, even if we had no part in creating them, is a precious Christian experience, and illustrates the gospel principle of burden bearing.

Work Begins in Venezuela

At last definite arrangements are perfected for work to begin in Venezuela, South America. The West Indian Union Conference has invited Elder F. G. Lane, who has been laboring in Barbados, to enter this new territory, where nothing has been done in giving the message aside from a brief visit by B. E. Connerly about two years ago, who distributed some Spanish papers there.

The Printed Page

ALL will be interested to read, in the World-Wide Field department, of the success attending our Japanese brethren in the sale of their Japanese paper. In the use of the printed page there has been placed in our possession a most valuable means of reaching the people with this message. In the distribution of our books and periodicals, every Seventh-day Adventist may become a messenger of truth. Many who can not devote all their time to the distribution of literature, can spare a few hours for work in their own neighborhoods. The sale of our journals, the loaning of tracts and books, following the interest which might thus be awakened by Bible studies in the home, are valuable means which all might utilize in some measure in the spread of the message of truth. Will you not consider what you can do in your own neighborhood?

Workers Depart for New Fields

This week marks the departure of two leading workers who have long been connected with the local work here in Washington, and in a general way with the work throughout the field. Elder I. H. Evans sails for the Orient to undertake direct supervision of the great field to which he was elected at the last General Conference, as vice-president of the Asiatic Division. His family will not go to the field until another year. Brother Evans's active connection with the work in the East will be heartily welcomed by our brethren and sisters in the various Oriental mission fields, who have long felt the need of the excellent counsel and help which he will be able to give. Prof. Frederick Griggs, for some years secretary of the General Conference Educational Department, is leaving for College View, Neb., where he will take the presidency of Union College. En route, he will attend the educational convention at Berrien Springs, Mich., and other gatherings through the summer. Brother Griggs's experience in the educational work will enable him to render excellent service to this large institution. Our prayers will go with these workers to their new fields.

Story of Missions Number

By Editor

SEVERAL have written the Mission Board recently, asking for interesting items to use in young people's meetings, missionary conventions, and the like. We suggest that the special Story of Missions number of the REVIEW, containing the mission story for 1909, will provide the very material sought for. This issue comes out June 16. Watch for it.

Corrected Meeting Dates

By Editor

A MISTAKE was made last week in announcing the dates of the meetings of the Illinois Conference Association of Seventh-day Adventists and the Northern Illinois Medical Missionary and Sanitarium Association. Note corrected dates on page 23.

College of Medical Evangelists Organized

In the organization of the College of Medical Evangelists at Loma Linda, Cal., last month, Elder G. A. Irwin was elected president of the board of twenty-one trustees, and W. A. Ruble, M. D., president of the faculty. A report of the meeting of organization, together with a statement of the plans and purposes of the school, will be given later.