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Suggestions on Illustration

By Bessie Wheeler

The value of illustrations in teaching children is a subject so well discussed that it will hardly be necessary to dwell upon that phase of the subject, but a few suggestions on the “how” may be helpful.

The blackboard is one of the best means of illustration, as pictures and maps are expensive, while the blackboard may be a whole series of maps or pictures. It is an essential article. An inexpensive one may be provided by using blackboard cloth, which costs only thirty cents a yard. It may be tacked on a smooth wall or on a frame. A neat molding improves the appearance.

Many may not have had instruction in drawing, and may feel that they have no natural talent, but this is not to be considered as an obstacle.

The illustration is valuable only when it aids in making clear or impressive the truth to be taught. An elaborate drawing takes the attention to the drawing instead of to the lesson, and is often nearly useless. Light, horizontal lines will represent water, a half-dozen strokes will make the rude outline of a boat, a crooked line will indicate the shore line, sloping lines will outline mountains, short vertical lines will represent people. For trees block out the branches and leaves with the flat side of the crayon, add a heavy vertical line for the trunk. Two short curved lines (~~) will represent birds flying. Colored crayon, if used at all, should be used sparingly. These simple marks appeal to the child’s imagination, and he will at once proceed to clothe them with life.

Avoid absurdities. It is much better to represent people by short vertical lines than to attempt to add lines to represent limbs, head, etc. The ability to use the blackboard in this work can be cultivated by earnest and persevering effort.

An interesting review can be conducted by placing upon the board a picture suggesting the lesson to be reviewed. For example, the angels’ visit to Abraham. Two slanting lines for the tent, trees as previously described, placed about it, perhaps mountains in the distance, a group of dots in the distance representing a flock of sheep feeding, short vertical lines for the shepherd, Abraham, and the three travelers approaching. There will be no disorder in the class while the teacher is doing this, as all eyes are upon the board. Before the picture is finished, up flies the hand of each child, eager to tell the story.

It is much better to draw even the rudest sketch on the board before the class than to place before them a well-finished picture. There is something about the motion that arrests attention and creates interest. The illustrations given in the Sabbath School Worker are very helpful in teaching those lessons.

The first efforts may bring very crude results, and be somewhat discouraging, but don’t give up. Perseverance will be rewarded.

Although the blackboard is one of the best means of eye teaching, it is well to vary the mode of illustration occasionally, as it adds interest, and many times an object-lesson will make a truth clearer than a blackboard illustration will.

Christ, the master teacher, our example in all things, drew illustrations of from the objects about him, and from circumstances with which the people came in daily contact, to illustrate the truths of the kingdom of God.

The precious truths of God’s Word can be made clear to the minds of the little ones by simple illustrations. Let us not neglect them.

BESSIE WHEELER.

Order in School

By Mrs. O. T. Burt

“ORDER is heaven’s first law,” and a school without order is worse than no school at all.

Many a young teacher has gone into the schoolroom with a longing desire to do everything possible for those under her care. She attempts to rule with a false conception of love, and to her surprise, she finds the reins of government slipping from her grasp. Others who have witnessed these failures go to the other extreme, wielding the rod of correction with such a firm hand that while outwardly there may be good order in the schoolroom, yet the sweet spirit of Christ seems sadly lacking. We are told by those who have had much experience in teaching that rules should be few and well chosen, but when once made, they should be strictly enforced. Never make a rule without endeavoring to get all to see the necessity of that rule.

A good way to get them to see this is to have a study once or twice a week on manners and morals. If boys and girls are made to realize that they will be considered unmannerly by the people of the world, and that they will bring reproach upon their parents as well as upon themselves, if they are loud and boisterous, they will have a desire to do better. Immediately following a study of this kind is the time to make all rules in regard to these little things which are so essential to good order. It may be necessary to have some punishment attached to the violation of these requirements, for while children may desire to do that which is right, yet they are weak in character, and need a firm hand to direct them. Punishment, as far as possible, should directly relate to the offense. To illustrate: If a pupil leaves the room in a noisy manner, he should not be allowed that privilege for a day or two. If he whispers, seat him in the farther corner of the room so that he will be unable for a time to talk to any one. Whispering without permission should never be allowed.

Do not, however, deprive the children of their recesses, as they are absolutely essential to the health of every child. The success of a day’s work in the schoolroom often depends largely upon the character of the opening exercises. Have something different for each morning of the week. For instance, on Monday let each one respond to roll-call by a Bible verse. The following mornings let different ones give a short Scripture reading, followed by one or two short, earnest prayers. This part of the opening exercise should occupy less than ten minutes. One or two mornings have current events. You will be surprised to see how eager even the little ones will be to have something to tell. Appoint some one to find a short interesting story to read to the entire school. The teacher who does everything herself makes a sad mistake.

Another way to relieve the monotony of school life and assist in the discipline is to spend five minutes each day in physical exercises. The Public School Manuals of many of the States give a good outline of this work, and when carried out, aid a teacher in getting better control of her school. Singing by the school should form a part of all general exercises.

These are little things to mention, but they all aid in securing that order which is so important in every good school.

MRS. O. T. BURT.

Geography Hints

By A Wisconsin Teacher

SOMETIMES it seems quite difficult for primary children to understand many things which are taught in this branch of work. That which appeals to the senses will help to impress the lesson upon their young minds.

When studying the divisions of land and water, the children will never tire of a sand table, in which they can work out with their hands the mental pictures which the recitation has impressed upon them.

Try the following with a fourth-grade class of students: On a large piece of heavy paper draw a circle which is to represent the world. Mark this off by lines which will show the division of the earth according to the zones, and the chart is ready for the children's work.

Have them gather pictures of the different races of men, pictures of birds, fruits, and animals. These can be placed on the chart in their respective zones, and when completed, the child will have a fair idea of what he would expect to find could he visit the different countries.

Very often teachers will find it necessary to change the order of topics as they are found in geographies.

After the United States is studied as a whole, and the most important facts of the native State are learned, let the children study the countries of the world.

The dress, customs, and habits of the people will be studied with interest. As their religious ideas are considered, the work which the third angel's message has accomplished in the field, and the great need of workers, will touch hearts and strengthen desires to answer by prayer, work, or means the great Macedonian cry.

As the older ones study geography, let them make use of the pamphlet, “Mission Fields,” which was sent out to all teachers by the General Conference. It will add to the interest of the study if personal letters could be read from workers in the different fields, and perhaps our foreign school children would appreciate a letter from America once in a while.

We should study to present geography in such a way that the prayer of many hearts will be, “Here am I, send me.”

A WISCONSIN TEACHER.

Nebraska Conference Association

By A. T. Robinson

THE regular annual meeting of the Nebraska Conference Association of Seventh-day Adventists will convene in the Seventh-day Adventist church at College View, Neb., on Thursday, December 27, at 2:30 P. M. This meeting will be held for the purpose of electing a board of trustees and transacting such other business as may properly come before the meeting. All accredited delegates to the conference are voters in the meetings of this association.

A. T. ROBINSON, President.

British Columbia Conference, Attention!

By E. L. Stewart

In harmony with the action of the last conference, we have called the next annual session to meet in Vancouver, Dec. 28, 1906, to Jan. 1, 1907. All our churches should elect their delegates early. Each church is entitled to one delegate irrespective of numbers, and to one additional delegate for each ten members. We hope that all will plan to send a full delegation, as important matters will come up for consideration. Our churches are few, and it is all the more important that we have a full representation. Wonderful changes have taken place in the world during the last seven months. The signs show that the end of all things is at hand. The change of God's attitude toward men should arouse every Seventh-day Adventist to a full sense of our obligations. We have a great field for which to plan, and many nationalities are represented. Plans must be laid to reach these quickly. Let us begin to pray that the special blessing of God will rest upon us at

this meeting. Elder W. B. White, president of the North Pacific Union Conference, and probably Prof. M. E. Cady, president of Walla Walla College, will be with us. From the matter to come up at that time it seems that this will be one of the most important conferences we have ever held in this field.

E. L. STEWART, President.

Encouraging Conditions in Philadelphia

By W. A. R.

It was the privilege of the medical secretary a few weeks ago to meet with the students who are pursuing their studies in the medical colleges in Philadelphia. Mrs. Nina Case Baierle, Miss Dot Case, Mrs. D. T. Harbaugh, Miss Martha N. Canfield, Miss Ora Barber, Miss Emmy Behn are in the Woman's Medical College. Messrs. F. F. Abbott, Geo. S. Loveren, Dr. Wilburn Smith, and Dr. Henri A. Morel, are studying in Jefferson Medical College. It has been possible for every one of these students to arrange his work so that no duties are required of him on the Sabbath. The instructors have been very considerate of the religious convictions of our students. In many instances when arrangements were being made for exemption from Sabbath work, the students had an opportunity of giving the reason for their belief. The instructors often ask them about different points of their faith, and the students feel that they have an excellent opportunity to bring the truth for this time to the attention of those who otherwise might never hear of it. Many of the students are holding Bible readings with their fellow students, and are doing a good work in this way. They are generally known among their comrades as the “Adventist students,” and are often questioned regarding their belief. A medical missionary society has been organized which will co-operate with the Young People's Society of the church in doing work for souls in the great city of Philadelphia. W. A. R.

Medical Notes

DR. LOCKWOOD, of Kobe, Japan, writes as follows: “I hope that we can have one more nurse as soon as possible for this field. I feel bad at times about calling upon you so often for help, but we are so greatly in need of nurses. What can we do but plead for more?”

A new sanitarium has been started at North Yakima, Wash. The manager writes: “The institution is doing well. Our income has been very good, and on the whole, we look for the institution to do a good work in this part of the field. We have had an average of fifteen patients.”

A summer branch sanitarium of our Kobe institution has been operated with splendid success at Karuizawa, Japan. The workers from Kobe conducted the work, improving the opportunity of a change to a cooler climate during the heated months, without discontinuing their labors.

Miss Hattie Harriman, class 1905, Colorado Sanitarium, will sail for Japan December 5. Nurse Harriman is the fifth missionary who has gone from the Boulder Sanitarium to a foreign field during the past year, and they have all been among the most faithful workers of that institution.

During the last year our medical missionaries in Honan, China, have treated twice as many patients as during the previous year. Some of these went long distances to reach the mission, suffering from such diseases that we here in America would not advise them to go even a short distance in a modern ambulance.

Elder H. J. Edmed writes from the Natal, South African field: “I had the privilege of spending a few days with Brother and Sister Armor, at the Natal Health Institute. The building consists of a five-room house, with lofty ceilings, and the usual conveniences, with a number of smaller buildings which have been converted into bedrooms and treatment rooms. It is situated in the heart of the city, but having large grounds, it is a very suitable place for its purpose. The appliances for giving treatments, while showing due regard to economy, are capable of dealing, in skilful hands, with every ailment, and are well patronized. The vegetarian table is filled each day, some of the patrons being men of responsibility in the civil service. Our people should confidently advise sick people to avail themselves of the advantages of this worthy institution. I greatly enjoyed this hospitality and the baths.”

An Interesting Item from the Caterham (England) Sanitarium

By W. A. R.

THURSDAY, Oct. 11, 1906, witnessed the graduation of the first class of nurses from this institution. In the presence of a large assemblage of friends, five faithful workers received diplomas, witnessing to years of patient labor and study, under the direction of Dr. A. B. Olsen and others. The appropriate motto, “Go Ye,” bespoke the desire of the class to follow the admonition to go into all the world and preach the gospel. After an interesting program, presided over by Brother W. C. Sisley, and participated in by Prof. H. R. Salisbury and others, Sydney Brown, Alfred B. Guyton, Mary A. Jacques, Minnie Mainwaring, and William N. Scott were presented with diplomas by Dr. A. B. Olsen in recognition of their faithful work.

An encouraging feature was that several of the patients attending were Sabbath-keepers who had learned of the truth through this institution.

W. A. R.

NOTICES AND APPOINTMENTS

By Mrs. Libbie Collins

Notice!

It is greatly desired that all persons knowing themselves to be members of the College View (Neb.) Seventh-day Adventist church not residents of College View should report to the clerk before Jan. 1, 1907. Many whose names are on the books, have moved away, and their whereabouts are unknown. Kindly attend to this matter at once if you are a member. MRS. LIBBIE COLLINS, Clerk.

Manitoba, Notice!

By W. M. Adams

The second annual meeting of the members of the corporation known as The Manitoba Conference of Seventh-day Adventists will be held at Winnipeg, Manitoba, beginning Friday morning, Dec. 28, 1906, at nine o'clock, central time, for the purpose of hearing reports, electing a board of trustees for the coming year, and transacting any other business that may properly come before the meeting. This meeting will be our regular conference session.

W. M. Adams, Chairman.

Chesapeake Conference

By Morris Lukens

THE regular annual meeting of the Chesapeake Conference Association will be held at Wilmington, Del., December 13-16, in connection with the general meeting to be held at that time.

The first meeting will be held Thursday night, December 13, at seven o'clock, at which time officers and trustees for the coming year will be elected, and any other business which will properly come before the association will be transacted.

MORRIS LUKENS, President.

Medical Missionary Department

Conducted by the Medical Department of the General Conference

W. A. GEORGE, M. D., b Chairman

W. A. RUBLE, M. D., b Secretary

Medical Work in India

By W. A. R.

Dr. LUCINDA A. MARSH writes from Bombay: “The Parsees have received us warmly, and we now have a number of patients from Bolivar Hill, the most beautiful part of Bombay. I have never enjoyed better health than now. We need another nurse from America to help in the work. I have written to the Young People’s Society by whom we were sent out to use the first money they raise to send us more help, instead of paying us our salary. Please see that some one comes at once.”

Dr. Marsh reports further that the cholera epidemic is raging in Bombay. Each day about twelve persons die of that disease alone. She has established a small sanitarium, and begins her work with prospects of plenty to do.

W. A. R.

Business Notices

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WANTED AT ONCE.—A good bath hand and some one to learn hygienic cooking at the Prospect Sanitarium, 5411 Prospect Ave., S. E., Cleveland, Ohio.

WANTED.—Ten first-class carpenters and joiners. None others need apply. Recommendations required. Wages 40 cents an hour. Address I. H. Evans, Takoma Park, D. C.

WANTED.—A good dairyman; also a gardener who understands all about vegetable growing. Single man preferred. Correspondence invited. Address Loma Linda Sanitarium, Redlands, Cal.

WANTED AT ONCE.—A gentleman graduate nurse who is competent to take charge of a bath-room. None but those who are thoroughly competent need apply. Address Glendale Sanitarium, Glendale, Cal.

FOR SALE.—Odorless, healthful cooking oil; purity guaranteed; 90 cents a gal; 5 gal., $3.75. (Elder J. H. Kraft, of Iowa, says, “Your oil is the best we ever used; am confident that there is none better.”) Address Vegetable Oil Co., Oskaloosa, Iowa.

FOR SALE.—Pure vegetable cooking oil; best we know of. We supply sanitariums. Prices low. Write us. Best Graham and gluten flours, malt honey, canned corn, cereals of all kinds; sanitarium foods; apples and nuts. Address New York Food Co., Oxford, N. Y.

WANTED.—If you are a brother or sister out of employment, I want to help you to an independent business,—honest, honorable, safe, and sure. Sabbath-keepers sometimes find difficulty in working for the world, but you can earn $1 to $4 a day weaving carpets and rugs. I have been manufacturing looms for over quarter of a century, and will help you to get started. Address, for catalogue and full information, W. H. Kynett, 14 Clyde St., Battle Creek, Mich.

WANTED.—Chef-baker, thoroughly experienced in sanitarium or restaurant work, would like position, with chance to build up large café and bakery trade; capable of taking entire charge back end of house and making money for employer; can furnish experienced second. Would like to correspond with Adventists who believe this work a part of the message. References given and required. No Sabbath work. Address O. P. Grant, 2507 Wabash Ave., Chicago, Ill.

Publications Wanted

[SPECIAL NOTICE.— We learn that objectionable literature is being sent in response to these requests, and urge all to examine with special care any periodicals or pamphlets received outside of our well-known denominational publications. Be sure that the literature which you distribute teaches the truth.—ED.]

The following persons desire late, clean copies of our publications:—

Mrs. Susan S. Ward, Claremore, I. T., periodicals and tracts.

Blanche H. Gwynne, Marshall, Tex., Signs, Watchman, Review.

Miss Birdie Cruzan, 1213 West Ninth St., Joplin, Mo., Review, Signs, Watchman, and tracts.

Mrs. Jane E. Harris, 330 Plain St., Columbia, S. C., Review, Signs, Life Boat, Life and Health, Watchman.

Newton B. Jenkins, R. F. D. 2, Blythewood, S. C., Review, Signs, Life Boat, Sabbath School Worker, and Life and Health.

George Golder, 1 Seafield Terrace, Link Rd., Blyth, Northumberland, England, periodicals and tracts; a large and constant supply.

Elizabeth McHugh, 667 South Church St., Spartanburg, S. C., Review, Watchman, Life and Health, Signs, Bible Training School, Instructor, Little Friend.

M. W. Delhorbe, of Spartanburg, S. C., wishes to thank the brethren and sisters who have sent him literature. His object is to place a copy of one of our papers in the hands of every family in every city in the South. He pays his way as he goes by selling the Watchman, and would be glad to receive large quantities of papers and tracts.

Obituaries

STEWART.— Died near Miniota, Manitoba, Sept. 19, 1906, Bessie Maude Stewart, aged 23 years and 5 days. When but a girl she, with her parents, accepted the Sabbath message, which she loved till the day of her death. She was married to Alva A. Stewart, and to them were born two girls. Her husband looks forward to the glad and everlasting reunion in the near future. The funeral service was conducted at the home by the writer. W. M. ADAMS.

DENOYER.— Died at her home in Ontario, Ore., Sept. 25, 1906, of neuralgia of the heart and general debility, Sister Mary Denoyer, aged 79 years, 3 months, and 15 days. She was esteemed by all who knew her as a faithful and consistent Christian. She had been a member of the Seventh-day Adventist Church for many years, and passed away with a bright hope of immortality when Jesus comes. The funeral service was conducted by the writer. N. W. STEWARD.

TAYLOR.— Accidentally drowned in Yellowstone Lake, National Park, Aug. 26, 1906, William Brison Taylor, in the twenty-seventh year of his age. Before coming to Montana from Texas, he had enlisted in the regular army, and had served in the Philippines. He embraced the truths of the third angel's message a few months ago, and united with the church at Bozeman, being baptized by the writer only a few days before his death. He was a consistent Christian, respected and beloved by those who knew him, and we believe that when the sea gives up its dead, he will come forth clothed with immortality. He leaves a father, mother, sister, and two brothers to mourn their loss. As the body has never been recovered from the lake, memorial service was held in Bozeman November 10, when words of hope and comfort were spoken by the writer, based on John 11:25 and Rev. 14:13. W. A. GOSMER.

KOENIG.— Died at the family residence, near Council Bluffs, Iowa, Oct. 12, 1906, of a complication of stomach and liver troubles, Mary D. Koenig, wife of Henry C. Koenig. The deceased was born at Freelandville, Ind., March 28, 1857. She was converted in her youth, uniting with the German M. E. Church, and in 1897, through the labors of Elder H. J. Schnepper, she accepted present truth, and was a faithful believer in the message for this time. She was a kind mother, and a faithful and hospitable friend. A husband and eight children are left to mourn. A short service was held at the house, after which a large number of friends followed the remains to the German M. E. church at Dumfries, where Elder B. L. Dieffenbacher, of College View, Neb., preached a helpful and impressive sermon, after which she was laid to rest in the little country cemetery, there to await the summons of the great Life-giver at the first resurrection. MARGARET E. YOUNG.

Nebraska Conference

By A. T. Robinson

THE thirty-first annual session of the Nebraska Conference of Seventh-day Adventists will be held at College View, Neb., December 24 to 30, inclusive. Elder K. C. Russell, of Washington, D. C., Brethren James Cochran, of Kansas City, and H. H. Hall, of Mountain View, Cal., are expected to attend this meeting. Full delegations from all our churches and representatives from unorganized companies are urged to be present at the opening meeting, Monday evening, December 24.

A. T. ROBINSON, President.

The Nebraska Sanitarium and Benevolent Association

By W. A. George

The next annual meeting of the constituency of this association will be held in connection with the Nebraska Conference, at College View, Neb., Dec. 25, 1906, at 2:30 P. M. This meeting is for the purpose of electing officers and members of the board of trustees whose term of office expires, and of transacting such other business as may properly come before the meeting. The members of the association include the delegates to the Nebraska Conference of Seventh-day Adventists, the regular employees of the Nebraska Sanitarium, and all graduate physicians and nurses engaged in medical missionary work in Nebraska, under the supervision of, and in harmony with, this association.

W. A. GEORGE, Pres. Neb. Sanitarium and Benevolent Assn.

Appointments

By C. McREYNOLDS

A SERIES of general meetings has been arranged for in the Wisconsin Conference, to be held at the following-named places:—

Mount Hope ............ Dec. 5-9 Berlin ................. Dec. 12-16 Linwood ................ Dec. 19-23 Reave .................. Dec. 25-30 Plumb City ............. Jan. 2-6

These meetings are so distributed over the State as to enable a large majority of our people in the conference to attend at least one of them. The writer will attend all of these, and will be assisted by the ministers who are in the portion of the State where each meeting is appointed, also by A. J. Olsen, the State missionary agent, in as many of the meetings as the other duties of his office will permit.

Sabbath-school conventions will be held in connection with the meetings at Milton Junction, Berlin, and Reave. Sister Mary C. Cook, the State secretary of the Sabbath-school work and superintendent of the primary schools and young people's work, will attend the meetings at these three places, and will conduct the Sabbath-school conventions. We trust all our people will plan to attend. Matters of much importance to the cause will be considered. We need your help and counsel. Come praying for God's blessing and for the conversion of those who are wandering in sin.

C. McREYNOLDS, President.

Addresses

The post-office address of Elder J. C. Harris is Sheridan, Ill., instead of Peru, Ind.

The post-office address of Elder J. K. Humphrey, formerly 177 Schenectady Avenue, is now 445 Ashford St., Brooklyn, N. Y.

The Watchman Special Number

By Editor

The special number of The Watchman has come to hand, and verifies all that has been said in the notices heretofore published concerning it. The theme of this special issue is: “The end of the world in this generation,” and its articles are all written to show the proximity of our Lord’s return. All who are interested in present truth will agree that this number should have the widest possible circulation. The following are some of the articles contained in this issue: “Christ’s Return at Hand;” “The Hope for the Present and the Future;” “The Coming Crisis;” “The Increase of Lawlessness;” “The Great Church Federation Movement;” “Signs of the End;” “Without Hope and Without God;” “Last-Day Delusions;” “The Sabbath and the Lord’s Day;” and “God’s Warning.” This number is illustrated in colors, with special first-page design, and we have no doubt it will be found to be a ready seller, and that it will do much good in the homes where it may be placed.

Washington’s Quota Raised

By K. C. RUSSELL

The District of Columbia’s share of the $150,000 fund is eleven hundred and eighty-one dollars. We are glad to announce that the amount has been raised by cash and pledges. There are four churches in the District of Columbia, which stand nearly equal in membership; but, owing to the financial obligations of two of these, the Memorial and Takoma Park churches voluntarily assumed the responsibility of raising the whole amount apportioned to the churches of the District, thus making the average amount nearly four dollars a member for the membership of the above-named churches.

Sabbath, December 1, at our regular church services we made our appeal for this fund, and with the exception of a few members who were not present, our share was raised at those services. The work of raising our amount was entered into heartily and with real delight, and the effort was accomplished without exceeding the time of our regular church services.

We feel very grateful to the Lord for the spirit of liberality and cheerfulness manifested by our people in responding to this call, and can not forego the expression of our hope that other churches have done equally well.

K. C. RUSSELL, Chairman District of Columbia Evangelistic Committee.

The Week of Prayer

By I. H. Evans

MANY letters are being received expressing a longing desire for the coming week of prayer. It will now soon be here. Only nine days from the date of this paper the week of prayer begins. December 15-22 will be another mile-post toward the kingdom. The readings have been sent out to all the workers and church elders, as well as to scattered believers.

The year 1906 has been an eventful one. Some of the most appalling calamities ever recorded in history have been chronicled during this time; while, on the other hand, a kind Providence has rained heaven's blessings on many places. In every way we have much cause for gratitude to God.

The blessings to be received during the week of prayer are not dependent on temporal things. Neither prosperity nor adversity should enter as a factor in this week of communion with God.

Not only in the public gatherings, but in our family circle, as well as in our closets, should we commune with our God. Each heart should have an hour for prayer in the secret chamber. Each day we should spend some time in reading and studying God's Word. I would suggest that during this week of devotion "Early Writings," by Sister White, be carefully read. Somehow there is breathed into that book as in no other a genuine advent spirit. Let us read it during the week of prayer. But above all, let us pray,—pray for light, pray for strength for service, pray for overcoming grace, pray for the "latter rain," pray for the blessing of God on our work, both at home and abroad. Let it be indeed a week of prayer.

I. H. EVANS.

More Indictments

By Editor

IN view of the almost universal agitation over the enforcement of Sunday observance, our people should be circulating religious liberty literature now as never before. As an indication of the real animus of the movement, we give the following news item taken from The State, of November 24, published at Columbia, S. C.:—

SPARTANBURG, NOV. 23.— The grand jury in its presentment to-day recommended that the three Seventh-day Adventist ministers be prosecuted for violation of the Sunday law. It is claimed that the preachers, Revs. Nash, Ollie Johnson, and Sopher, attended to their worldly affairs on the Sabbath day in the neighborhood of Campobello, and the grand jury recommends that the solicitor take action against them for the alleged violations of the law.

The ministers are well known in Spartanburg, and the presentment of the grand jury caused no little comment.

The St. Paul Daily News presents the matter in the following way:—

The grand jury of Spartanburg County made a presentment Friday to Judge C. G. Dantzler and Solicitor Sease, urging them to prosecute every minister of the Seventh-day Adventist church on a charge of violating the Sabbath; also all members of that faith who keep Saturday and labor on Sunday.

There is no mistaking the spirit or purpose of the movers of this attack. The forces of the enemy are now setting themselves for their most powerful struggle against the progress of the truth of God and against the people who have given themselves to its promulgation. The time to work is now, that honest souls may be enlightened while we still have opportunity to enlighten them. There is probably no better matter to give to the people upon this particular theme than the magazine Liberty. Let it now be circulated everywhere.

A. G. Daniells Visits Mt. Vernon

ELDER A. G. DANIELLS left Washington last week to spend a little time at a general meeting in Mt. Vernon, Ohio.

Mexican General Meeting

This week Elder W. A. Spicer left Washington to attend the Mexican general meeting in Mexico City, beginning December 7.

Dr. W. A. Ruble Called to Knowlton

DR. W. A. RUBLE, medical secretary, was last week called to Knowlton, Quebec, to assist in councils regarding the sanitarium work in that place.

Prof. Prescott Travels to the Orient

ON Wednesday, November 28, Prof. W. W. Prescott left Washington, D. C., on his way to Vancouver; British Columbia, and the Orient. He is to sail December 5.

Miss Mimi Scharffenberg to Sail for Korea

MISS MIMI SCHARFFENBERG, a Bible worker, of Wisconsin, is to sail from Vancouver, December 5, for Korea. The Wisconsin Conference continues her support for a time.

Nurse Sent to Japan

Another nurse from the Boulder Sanitarium is to join the workers in Japan. Miss Hattie Harriman, of the class of 1905, goes to Kobe by the boat which was scheduled to leave Vancouver December 5.

Swedish Tracts for Missionary Work

By Editor

Among other announcements on page 2 of this issue will be found a list of our Swedish tracts. This is published that those who have Swedish friends, neighbors, or relatives with whom they wish to do missionary work, may know what reading-matter to select and order for that purpose.