| Totals, North American union conferences. | | | | $17250.99 | $15560.21 | $15878.46 |
| Totals, foreign union conferences and mission fields | | | | 27244.66 | 27032.02 | 24798.59 |
| Grand totals | | | | $44495.65 | $42592.23 | $40677.05 |
Comparative Summary
1906
1907
1908
1909
1910
1911
Jan.
$21,000.00
$26,325.50
$25,929.06
$40,677.06
$42,532.23
$44495.65
Feb.
15,000.00
26,369.61
30,466.40
48,748.21
50,990.34
.....
March
18,000.00
36,253.65
35,757.15
52,703.85
55,711.55
.....
April
24,000.00
35,276.76
43,858.29
55,109.54
64,042.39
.....
May
37,000.00
51,097.51
67,455.44
82,971.94
86,333.58
.....
June
46,000.00
65,317.23
82,878.67
124,412.34
112,606.05
.....
July
52,218.04
75,691.57
120,973.89
95,445.21
103,919.12
.....
August
36,555.39
46,590.68
66,946.38
71,652.97
90,821.73
.....
Sept.
22,038.63
32,593.48
51,148.56
55,625.41
66,523.65
.....
Oct.
26,382.61
40,646.45
62,719.91
52,670.03
62,334.58
.....
Nov.
43,733.16
30,016.77
53,787.31
49,964.99
58,211.68
.....
Dec.
29,756.47
25,361.54
39,873.18
45,759.73
54,663.93
.....
Totals
$371,684.30
$491,450.75
$681,794.24
$775,741.28
$848,690.83
$44495.65
The Summary
By N. Z. T.
We have waited with much interest the appearance of the first summary for the new year, and are glad that it shows a gain of nearly two thousand dollars over the corresponding month of last year, notwithstanding the fact that reports from several fields failed to reach us on time. We are greatly encouraged by this good beginning in 1911. The summary shows a gain both in North America and also in the foreign conferences and missions. We receive good news from the different fields, and believe that this is the beginning of the most prosperous year ever seen in the book work. To this end let us pray and work.
N. Z. T.
Great Britain
By S. Joyce
It is with more than usual pleasure that I submit the accompanying report for December. By comparing it with the corresponding month of 1909, I find that the periodical and book sales show a gain of 3,554, amounting to $688.75.
In my last letter I mentioned how the holiday number of Good Health was called for. Now I am happy to say that “Greetings”—the holiday number of Present Truth—met with an equally ready sale, and the supply of forty thousand copies proved inadequate for the demand. Had the publishers provided another edition of twenty thousand, I believe this report would have been increased to that extent.
We had much more than the average number of wet days last month, and a most exciting general election, in a country partially flooded; yet in spite of the inclement weather and political furor, our agents remained at work, and God richly blessed their efforts. To his great name be all the praise and glory. We are trusting him to supply the wisdom, grace, and energy necessary to make 1911 a banner year in the missionary and publishing work of the British Union Conference.
S. JOYCE
The Bookmen's Conventions
By N. Z. T.
THREE successful bookmen's conventions were held during December and January in the Pacific Press territory. The first was in Mountain View, Cal., for the Pacific Union; the second in Walla Walla College, for the North Pacific and West Canadian unions; and the third in College View, Neb., for the Central and Northern unions.
The leaders in the book work in these five union conferences felt that the time had come when greater progress should be seen in this work in their respective fields than has been seen during the past year. Very earnest work was therefore done in these conventions. We sought the Lord, and he did not disappoint us. Those present saw as never before the need, not only of seeking the Lord, but of doing his work with all the heart. They took for their motto during 1911 the words of 2 Chron. 31:21: "He did it with all his heart, and prospered."
For the first time since the organization of the field into union conferences, each union in the Pacific Press territory has a general agent. Every conference but one also has a field agent. The outlook for 1911 is good, and we believe we shall see a substantial increase this year in the book sales in that territory.
N. Z. T.
News and Miscellany
Notes and clippings from the daily and weekly press
—Of the third class at the Virginia Military Institute seventy-seven members were dismissed for insubordination February 20.
—The Russian government, February 17, asked the Duma to vote $60,000,000 for the construction of four battle-ships, to be completed by 1915.
—By the installation of powerful electric plants it is announced that within a few weeks the Eiffel Tower, in Paris, will communicate directly with New York and Canada by means of wireless telegraphy.
—Thirteen illicit distilleries were raided recently by revenue officers in Franklin and Patrick counties, Virginia.
—It is claimed a plot to overthrow the present republic of Portugal, and recall King Manuel, has been discovered. Fifteen arrests have been made, including a lieutenant of the army.
—The Missouri capitol building was destroyed by fire the night of February 5. The total loss, including the building and many records and State papers, is estimated at $1,000,000, with no insurance.
—A violent earthquake occurred February 20 at Monastir, Turkey. Several mosques and a number of houses were demolished. The population is camping in the open country, and much suffering has resulted in consequence of the cold.
—A fund of nearly $50,000 has been subscribed by various magazines in New York and Philadelphia to combat the pending legislation in Congress providing for increased postage rates on the advertising pages of periodical literature.
—Much discussion is going on throughout the country, particularly in legislative and trade circles, regarding the proposed reciprocity treaty with Canada. This treaty is recommended and strongly urged by President Taft, and has been approved by the House of Representatives. The question is still pending in the Senate. It is confidently expected, however, that the Senate will concur in the action of the House before adjournment.
—The text of a new treaty of trade and commerce with Japan was received in the Senate, February 21. The new treaty is a substitute for that of 1894, which became operative in 1899, and which, under its terms, is to expire at the end of the twelve-year period. There is, however, an essential difference in that the new treaty omits all reference to immigration restrictions, and leaves to the national honor of Japan the enforcement at her own ports of the limitations upon emigration. The treaty was ratified by the Senate, February 24.
—A vigorous campaign is being conducted in order to secure action by Congress, before it adjourns, to conserve the present flow of water in the Niagara River. It is claimed that the use of water on both the American and the Canadian side has already damaged the falls, and that its continued and extended use will very seriously increase the damage. It is urged that immediate measures be taken to so safeguard this great national wonder that its power and beauty shall not be lessened through the commercial use of the water.
—Strained relations have existed between Russia and China for some time. These resulted, February 15, in a decisive action by the Russian government, which insists that China shall comply with certain demands, failure on the part of China to result in a complete cessation of friendly relations. These demands relate particularly to questions of trade and commerce and privileges which Russia has enjoyed in the past through treaty rights with China. China has promised compliance with the principal demands, and it is believed the entire question will be adjusted.
NOTICES AND APPOINTMENTS
Address Wanted
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NOTICES AND APPOINTMENTS
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Mrs. Addie Draper, Claremore, Okla., Signs of the Times, Watchman, tracts.
Edgar G. Collier, Twining Station, Washington, D. C., denominational papers.
H. N. Tolton, Box 763, Kennewick, Wash., denominational papers, also Missionary Readings.
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Mrs. T. B. Kirby, Box 35, Eastport, Mich., tracts, Liberty, Life Boat, Youth's Instructor, Little Friend.
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Business Notices
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WANTED.—Woman to do general housework on farm. Write at once to J. E. Williams, R. F. D. Box 67, Lucerne, Colo.
WANTED.—Position as church-school teacher; have had experience. Address Miss Edna Westlund, 1324 West Third St., Kewanee, Ill.
WANTED.—A strong young man to do all kinds of farm work, one who can handle young mules and horses. Write to Geo. Roy Williams, Box 49, Eaton, Colo.
WANTED.—A man to help on dairy farm by the month or year. Must be good milker. Steady work. Write for particulars. A. R. Fitch, K. C. Station, Bradford, Pa.
FOR SALE.—Cooking Oil, best grade. Price for 30 days or until further notice, $4.50; freight prepaid east of Denver, Colo., to Ohio and north of Ohio River. Address R. H. Brock, Box 629, Kissimmee, Fla.
HELP WANTED.—A man and wife to work on farm, woman to help do housework. Also a single man to work on farm by month. None but Seventh-day Adventists need apply. E. H. Howland, R. F. D. 5, Lapeer, Mich.
FOR SALE.—Sixty-acre fruit farm near Graysville, Tenn. Twenty-acre pear orchard; three acres of strawberries. New house and barn, with team and tools and one cow; price, $2,500. For further particulars address Wm. Everington, Graysville, Tenn.
FOR SALE.—Sanitarium Cooking Oil, pure, healthful, odorless; keeps indefinitely; 5-gallon can, $4.30; 10-gallon can, $8.45; ½ bbl. (50 gallons), 75 cents a gallon; ½ bbl. (30 gallons), 76 cents a gallon. Address Sanitarium Cooking Oil Co., Louisville, Ky.
STRAWBERRY PLANTS.—We list 32 varieties of best standard and new. Agricultural books. Strawberry Culturist, 25 cents. School Supplies: 12-inch Suspension Globe, $6.25. Catalogue free. Catalogue of garden tools on request. Lake View Nurseries, Box 10, Poysippi, Wis.
WANTED.—Purchaser for private sanitarium in sixth year. Cash returns from 1906-10: 1906, $2,215.88; 1907, $2,645.47; 1908, $2,964.45; 1909, $4,027.50; 1910, $4,060.51. Reason for selling—that family may be separate from public life. Exceptional opening for physician or nurses without children. Three-fourths cost for cash. Jesse Jared, Logansport, Ind.
WANTED.—To correspond with an all-round broom-maker. Must be Seventh-day Adventist. Also any one knowing the address of Daniel Daily will confer a favor by sending it to me. A. B. Morrical, Waldron, Ill.
HYGIENIC VEGETABLE COOKING OIL.—No better shortening known. 5-gallon can, $4.25; ½ bbl. (about 32 gallons), 76 cents a gallon. By freight from Louisville or Chattanooga. One 16-gallon keg, $12.50 from Chattanooga only. Address Dr. O. C. Godsmark, Chattanooga, Tenn.
The Colorado Sanitarium Food Company, of Boulder, Colo., as an inducement to our own people to use our foods, offers to Adventists until March 20 a discount of twenty-five per cent from our printed price-list, except on net goods. Cereal Blend and Crystal Wheat (Glutena), 6 cents a pound net. Our high-grade doubly refined and deodorized vegetable cooking oil, $1 a gallon; $4.50 for 5 gallons.
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: 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.
Obituaries
Fitts.—Augustus C. Fitts died at his home near Luray, S. C., Nov. 30, 1910, aged fifty-four years and ten months. With his wife and children, he accepted present truth about three years ago. He loved the truth, and was faithful to the end. About a year ago he was called upon to mourn the death of his wife. Three daughters and two little sons are comforted with the hope of a glad reunion on the morning of the resurrection. E. W. Carey.
Lindsey.—Paul Brown Lindsey was born Jan. 1, 1890, and died Feb. 6, 1911. Our dear boy was an invalid from his birth. He was unable to talk, walk, or sit alone, yet was brilliant of mind, always cheerful, hopeful, and patient. His abiding faith in God was remarkable, a “Thus saith the Lord” always being an end to all controversy with him. He loved to think of Jesus’ coming as the time when the lame should leap for joy. D. E. Lindsey.
Stone.—Died in Millington, Tuscola Co., Mich., Jan. 20, 1911, Brother Elkney Stone, in the eighty-fifth year of his age. Brother Stone, with his first wife, began keeping the Sabbath over fifty years ago. To that union were born seven children, three of whom are still living. Thirty-six years ago Brother Stone was married to Harriet Becker. To this union one child was born. He leaves a true Christian wife, four children, and other relatives to mourn. We laid him away to rest till the Saviour shall call him to life again. Wm. Ostrander.
Elder.—Henry Harrison Elder was born Oct. 3, 1833, in Johnson County, Ind., and died at his home in Centralia, Wash. In 1856 Brother Elder was united in marriage to Miss Sarah E. Collins, at Oskaloosa, Iowa. To this union were born eight children, all of whom are living. In 1859, with his wife, he heard and accepted the truths of the third angel’s message. He has always been a lover of the truth, and his home was a welcome place for ministers, canvassers, Bible workers, and others engaged in the advancement of the message. Both in church relation and in business and every-day life, he lived as a true Christian. Six of his children and their mother, with one son-in-law, were present at the funeral service; they confidently expect, if faithful, to meet their loved one at the last great day. Words of comfort were spoken by the writer, from Ps. 116:15. H. B. Harn.23
Kraushaar.—Died Feb. 25, 1910, our dear mother, Mrs. Sarah Kraushaar. She passed away trusting in Jesus, and was laid to rest to await the call of the Life-giver. Mrs. Geo. Crowser.
Greenwood.—Charlotte Jewell Greenwood was born in London, England, April 8, 1842; was married to Joseph E. Greenwood, Feb. 17, 1865; and fell asleep at her home in Oakland, Cal., Jan. 22, 1911. She united with the Seventh-day Adventist church at Chicago in 1885. Her husband and three sons are left to mourn, but they sorrow not as those who have no hope. Funeral services were conducted by the writer in the Seventh-day Adventist church at Oakland. Geo. A. Snyder.
Gage.—Gladys Hazen Gage, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W. W. Gage, was born at Allegany, Ore., Aug. 22, 1890. While quite young, she was baptized into the message, uniting with the church at Coquille. She fell asleep in Jesus, Jan. 28, 1911, aged 20 years, 5 months, and 6 days. The last hours of her life were full of hope and courage, and she sleeps awaiting the call of the archangel on the resurrection morning. The funeral services were held in the South Methodist church, and were conducted by the writer, assisted by Brother E. H. Emmerson and Rev. C. H. Cleaves. T. G. Bunch.
Christenson.—Adeline Christenson, only daughter of Sister Mary Christenson, of Paradise, Mont., was instantly killed, Feb. 10, 1911, by the accidental discharge of a loaded revolver. She was away from home at the time, visiting a friend. The revolver was lying on a sewing-machine, whence she picked it up, doubtless through curiosity. At the time of her death, Adeline was 17 years, 9 months, and 10 days of age. The funeral services were held in the Methodist church at Plains, Mont., and conducted by the Methodist minister. Her father, mother, and two brothers are left to mourn. A. E. Everett.
Darling.—Ezra W. Darling was born Aug. 20, 1837, in Vermont, and died May 19, 1910, near Reno, Mo., having lived 72 years, 8 months, and 29 days. He was an early settler in Minnesota, and was married to Frances A. Churchill, March 30, 1865. Three sons were born to them. He lived in Battle Creek, Mich., from 1884 to 1895, and took an active part in missionary work there. He conducted a mission Sunday-school, in which many received a good training for missionary work. He was given to hospitality, and his family altar was never neglected. A brother, three sons, and many friends are left to mourn. Eliza Jones.
Longard.—Died at Fontallon, Nova Scotia, Jan. 29, 1911, Sister Julia Ann Longard. She was born at Fontallon in 1830, and was therefore in her eighty-first year at the time of her death. She united with the Baptists early in life, and was one of the first to accept the third angel’s message when it was proclaimed in that locality. She was a charter member of the Fontallon church, and always remained faithful and earnest. Her husband and four of her sons also accepted the message. About two years ago her husband died. In harmony with her request, words of comfort were spoken by the writer, from 1 Thess. 4:13-18; and we laid her away in the little Fontallon cemetery to await the trumpet call. Alvon Hurley.
Shaw.—Died at the home of her daughter, in Peacedale, R. I., Feb. 2, 1911, Mary P. Shaw, in the eighty-sixth year of her age. She retained her physical strength to a remarkable degree for one of her age. Grandma Shaw was one of the earliest believers in the third angel’s message, having accepted it under the labors of Elder Joseph Bates in Fair Haven, Mass., her home. Her faith in the truth never wavered, and she was always glad to tell of the experiences passed through in those early pioneer days. She had hoped to live to see Jesus come, but the Lord ordained otherwise, and she now sleeps to await the call in the morning of the first resurrection. The funeral services were conducted by the writer on February 6. W. R. Andrews.
Geise.—Sister Kate Geise was born in Philadelphia, Pa., March 2, 1838, and died in Reno, Nev., Jan. 13, 1911. Sister Geise moved West about fifty years ago, the greater portion of this time being spent in Reno. She accepted the truths of the message thirty years ago. Her last days especially were characterized by faithfulness to her church and to her God, and her hearty hand-shake and words of friendly greeting are missed at our services. So far as we know, she had no relatives. The services, conducted by the writer, were held in the undertaking parlors, and we laid her to rest to await the call of the Life-giver. F. A. Lashier.
Strauberg.—Anna Lilya, wife of John Strauberg, was born in Sweden, Jan. 15, 1833. She was a member of the Baptist Church in her youth, and accepted the Sabbath truth under the labors of Elder Charles Lee in 1874, in Lake City, Minn., where she resided since 1868, until her death, on Feb. 9, 1911. A large number of neighbors and friends were present at the funeral service, and listened attentively to the exposition of the words, “I go to prepare a place for you.” Her neighbors and the members of her church testify to her Christian life; therefore we have confidence that we shall meet our sister in the morning of the first resurrection. C. A. Pedicord.
(Swedish papers, please copy)
Merrell.—Isaac L. Merrell was born on Staten Island, N. Y., in 1822, and died in San Jose, Cal., Feb. 3, 1911. Until within a few years, he had been engaged in business in California since 1858, mostly in Sacramento and San Francisco. He was an energetic and successful business man, but above all business aims he was dominated by a conscientious mind and strong religious principles. In early life he was connected with the Methodists; but after his retirement from business, he became acquainted with present truth, and it was the writer’s privilege to baptize him in his eighty-third year. He has steadfastly adhered to the faith. We laid him away in Cypress Lawn, San Francisco, to await the resurrection. D. T. Fero.
Hansen.—Sister Emily Merrick Hansen was born in Iowa, July 27, 1866, and fell asleep at Knapp, Wis., Feb. 4, 1911, aged 51 years, 6 months, and 10 days. Sister Hansen was reared by Sabbath-keeping parents, and gave her heart early to Christ. She was married to Peter Hansen, July 27, 1880. To this union were born three children. The family have lived at Knapp for nineteen years. A large company of neighbors and friends were present at the funeral, which was conducted in the home. Words of comfort and hope were spoken by the writer, assisted by the pastor of the local Methodist church. Our dear Brother Hansen has suffered a great loss in the death of his wife, but he and the children have the sweet assurance that she sleeps in Christ, and will awake to everlasting life at the soon coming of their King. R. A. Underwood.
Guild.—Died at the home of her son in Dell Rapids, S. D., Jan. 26, 1911, Mrs. E. E. Guild, aged ninety-two years and five months. Eunice E. Bolton was born at Holden, Mass., Aug. 28, 1818. On Jan. 4, 1842, she was married to W. G. A. Guild, with whom she traveled the road of life for fifty-two years. The first fourteen years of their married life were spent in Holden. They then removed to St. Lawrence County, New York, and after residing there ten years, they came West, settling at Lake Mills, Wis. In 1884 they moved to Logan Township, east of this city, and were living there at the time of Mr. Guild’s death, sixteen years ago. Since then Grandma Guild has made her home with her son and family. At the age of sixteen she united with the Baptist Church. In 1861 she accepted the Seventh-day Adventist belief, and was a firm believer and faithful follower of its teachings. She is survived by a younger sister, a daughter and a son, five grandchildren, and two great-grandchildren. The funeral services were held at the home, conducted by Reverend Gale, of the M. E. Church. M. L. Guild.
Wilder.—Jerusha M. Williams was born in Ohio in 1835; was married to H. P. Wilder in 1854; and died Feb. 1, 1911, in Los Gatos, Cal. She was converted in youth, and joined the Baptist Church. In 1876 she joined the Seventh-day Adventist Church, being baptized by Elder S. N. Haskell at Walla Walla, Wash. Her husband and four children survive her. She was much afflicted during the last few years of her life, but now rests from her labors, and we trust will awake when Jesus comes. The funeral services were conducted by the writer. D. T. Fero.
Graham.—Lydia M. Norton was born in Rubicon, Wis., June 7, 1855, and died in the Seattle General Hospital, Feb. 4, 1911, aged 55 years, 7 months, and 28 days. She was married to Captain J. E. Graham, Oct. 12, 1881. In 1885, at a camp-meeting held in East Portland, Ore., she was baptized and united with the Seventh-day Adventists. She lived a consistent Christian life. Sister Graham leaves a husband and three daughters to mourn the loss of a faithful wife and a loving mother. She has also three brothers and six sisters living. We laid her to rest beside her two sons in Mount Pleasant Cemetery, there to sleep till the Life-giver shall call her forth. A large number of relatives and friends attended the funeral. Words of comfort were spoken from Rev. 14:13. L. Johnson.
DePas.—Francis DePas was born in Belgium, Oct. 25, 1832. When he was a young man, he moved with his parents to America, settling in Wisconsin, and later serving his adopted country in the Civil War. In 1855 father was married to Miss Fannie Versey, to which union ten children were born, six of whom are still living. In 1875, father and mother accepted the Seventh-day Adventist faith. Jan. 20, 1887, mother died. Later he was married to Miss Josephine Wery, and to them were born ten children. In 1907, they moved to Harris, Mich., where he died Jan. 10, 1911, aged seventy-eight years. He was faithful to his Lord to the end. A widow, fourteen children, and other relatives are left to mourn. He was beloved by all who knew him, and we hope to meet him when Jesus comes. Mrs. Prudence Baker.
Taylor.—Fell asleep in the Lord, Jan. 19, 1911, Sister Maria Taylor, wife of Brother Randolph E. Taylor, of Battle Creek, Mich., aged 68 years, 8 months, and 14 days. The disease which terminated her life was hardening of the arteries, supplemented by influenza and heart failure. She is survived by one daughter, a brother, and a sister, besides her husband. Sister Taylor accepted present truth in 1861, at Knoxville, Iowa, and the family soon afterward removed to Battle Creek, where they have resided ever since. Our departed sister lived a beautiful and unassuming life, which will not be forgotten, and her charity was great. The funeral was held at the residence, where remarks were made by Elder S. E. Wight. She rests in hope till the time when “the ransomed of the Lord shall return, and come to Zion with songs and everlasting joy upon their heads; . . . and sorrow and sighing shall flee away.” E. W. Farnsworth.
Ralston.—Died at Waukon, Iowa, Dec. 10, 1910, after several weeks of acute suffering, John Ralston, aged 81 years, 6 months, and 7 days. My dear father was born in the little town of Whitehorn, Wigtonshire, Scotland, June 3, 1829. He came to America in 1851. For two years he resided in New York City, and then went West, to obtain the desire of his heart—a farm of his own. He finally settled at Waukon, where he lived over fifty-two years. July 8, 1853, in Newburgh, N. Y., he was married to Miss Isabella Archibald, also a native of Whitehorn, Scotland. Eight children were born to them, seven of whom are living. Nearly fifty years ago he and my mother became identified with this message through the labors of Elder J. N. Andrews, and he continued a firm believer in its truths until the close of his life. The funeral services were conducted by Elder J. W. McComas, and we laid him to rest, to await the call of the Life-giver. Eugenia Ralston.
Florida Canvassers' Institute
The Florida Conference has arranged to conduct a canvassers' institute at Jacksonville, Fla., March 20-30. This is an opportune time for those who are planning to enter the canvassing work, also for those who are already engaged in the work, to get a preparation that will insure success. The conference is making the following liberal inducement; namely, to pay railroad fare to the institute, also back to field of labor. Board and room will be furnished free. These favors will be granted those who are recommended by the conference president or the State agent. For further information, correspond with the State agent, Allen Walker, Drawer 28, Orlando, Fla.
My Lodge Experience
By GEO. O. STATES.
The Secret Order, and Why I Left It
WHEN I was a young man, thirty years ago, Satan set his trap for me, and I became a member of the secret orders. When I realized the wicked oaths I had taken, I decided the Lord wanted me to write out my experience to help some poor souls in withdrawing from this terrible evil, and for the benefit of others who were in danger of being enticed into these lodges.
This experience I have published in a book of sixty-four pages. I made the price 15 cents. I have been very anxious to get our people to read up on this question, and have, therefore, given away so many to those I thought needed the warning that I have not received enough from the copies sold to settle the printer's bill. I am so anxious to get them into the homes of those who are in such danger that I have decided to reduce the price to 10 cents a copy, or three copies for 25 cents, 25 copies for $1.50, all post-paid. I will furnish them at the above rates as long as they last. Order of the Southern Publishing Association, Nashville, Tenn.
This book is not published to abuse my friends in the various lodges, but to help them to see the danger of remaining in the lodge, and to save others from being drawn into these unchristian orders.
GEO. O. STATES.
A Correction
IN THE REVIEW AND HERALD of February 16 there appeared the report of the Ten-cent-a-week Fund for the year 1910. This report showed the Southeastern Union as contributing $9,859.85 to this fund, making that union conference $25.35 short of the full amount. Through an error in reporting and crediting, contributions to the amount of $32.36 failed to appear in this statement, so that the correct report should have been $9,892.21, placing the Southeastern among those unions which contributed in excess of the required amount for each member.
This month Brother Carl Snow and his wife, of Tennessee, are entering Honduras, Central America, to engage in self-supporting missionary work. Brother Snow has been connected with the Foreign Mission Seminary printing department for several years.
