Instruction Pertaining to the Duties and Responsibilities of Officers and Members
Transferring Church-Membership
WHEN church-members change their places of residence, it is desirable that they unite with the church nearest them. This gives the church where they live the benefit of their counsel and help, and relieves the church where they last lived of carrying upon the book names that are really of no practical help. This is the general rule, to which there may be some rare exceptions. Where there is no church near, and the absent members report by letter, sending tithe and offerings, as well as helping with the financial burdens of the church from which they are absent, the names of such are with profit continued upon any church record book. If there is a church near enough for attendance, it is better to transfer membership.
A brother writes: “Whose duty is it to make application for church letter when a transfer of membership is desired?”
In reply, we should say that the individual himself should apply to the clerk of the church where he holds his membership, requesting that a letter be granted him to join the church at ———, being careful to state the church to which he wishes his membership transferred, giving also the name and address of the church clerk. The clerk of the church where he holds his membership should immediately bring this request for letter to the attention of the church elder. The elder, at any regular service of the church, may present the request, and secure the vote of the church authorizing the clerk to make out the letter of transfer. The clerk mails this printed form, with the return letter attached, to the clerk of the church where the member wishes to unite, retaining the name upon his church record until the return letter is received. Upon receiving that, he without further action of the church, drops the name, at the same time filling in on his record book the date of transfer. This letter is valid for three months only.
The clerk receiving a letter for transfer of membership should promptly report to the elder of the church, who should obtain the vote of the church accepting the member, either the Sabbath following the receipt of the letter or not later than the second Sabbath. Then the clerk should promptly send back the return letter to the clerk forwarding it, that the latter may know that the member has been accepted, thus authorizing him to drop the name from his record. Otherwise the name may appear upon two church books at the same time. Much confusion results if the church clerk where the member is received fails to promptly send back the letter of acceptance to the clerk issuing the letter.
In no case should the clerk issuing a letter give it to the individual himself. In every instance it should be sent direct to the clerk of the church where the member wishes to unite.
Those who are members of distant churches should keep their home churches informed as to their whereabouts. This is a duty every member owes to his church.20
We can not believe the Lord is pleased with slackness concerning the vital records of our churches. The church officials entrusted with the care of the churches should take an interest in these matters, and know that the record of their church is as perfect as it is possible for them to make it.
T. E. BOWEN.
Southern Missouri Camp-Meeting
By H. R. Salisbury
THIS meeting was held at Springfield, Mo., August 12-22. There were eighty tents pitched, and every one was full, and many of our people had to take rooms in the houses near by. More than four hundred were in attendance.
The meeting was held in a beautiful grove just at the edge of Springfield, and the location lent itself to the making of an ideal camp-ground. The workers at the meeting were cheered as they saw the people come in, filling all the tents, and making a larger camp than they had planned for. The neat arrangement of the tents, the dining-room service, and the care of the grounds were all an excellent object-lesson for our camp-meetings.
The Spirit of the Lord was in all the meetings, and there was desire on the part of our brethren and sisters to take advantage of this occasion to put away sin, and gain spiritual strength for the year before us.
The spirit of liberality came into the camp, such as had not been witnessed before in Missouri, and our people willingly gave of their offerings for the work abroad, and for the needs at home. The different departments of the work were well carried on; the young people's and children's meetings were planned so that they proved of great interest and help to the children and youth.
For the coming year, Elder D. U. Hale was re-elected president of the conference, and Brother E. R. Allen secretary and treasurer.
Many feared, because the camp was some distance from the center of the city, that the outside attendance would be small, but from the very beginning, there was a splendid attendance, and at the evening meetings, the large tent was always full to overflowing, many of our people having to bring seats from their tents and sit on the outside, in order that the strangers could occupy the large tent. The workers from outside of the union conference were Dr. W. A. Ruble, Elder H. H. Votaw, and the writer.
H. R. SALISBURY.
Maryland
By L. E. SUFFICOOl
SMITHSBURG.— Sabbath, October 9, the writer met with our brethren and sisters at Smithsburg. Friday evening we celebrated the ordinances of the Lord’s house. We shall remember this gathering as one blessed of God. Never in our experience with this people have we witnessed greater evidence of the immediate presence of God than we experienced at this meeting. Much time was spent invoking divine aid, confessing sins, pleading for forgiveness, and by faith laying hold of the promises of God. Several not of our faith were present, whose hearts were touched, and the flowing tear expressed far more eloquently than words the desire of the heart for liberty from the dominion of sin and condemnation.
Sabbath morning at the close of the Sabbath-school, the writer addressed a few words to the congregation, based on Ezekiel 18. Again the Spirit of the Lord came among us, and when opportunity was given for sinners to return to the fold, three made an unconditional surrender. How good it was to see husbands and wives in each other’s arms confessing their sins and seeking forgiveness. Those who had hindered their companions, speaking evil of the church, now with tears humbly confessed their sins, and asked for the solemn rite of baptism. In harmony with their request we administered baptism in the afternoon. We expect to baptize others in the near future.
During the last three months five have united with this church by confession of faith, and six with the Hagerstown church. Still others are keeping the Sabbath and attending our services regularly, expecting to unite soon.
With the psalmist we will now say, “Praise the Lord, all ye nations: praise him, all ye people.”
L. E. SUFFICOOl.
Relation of the Missionary Secretary to the Missionary Meeting
By E. M. Graham
THE missionary secretary should plan for the meetings well ahead, so as to allow time for the necessary study. Nothing that is done haphazard, at the last moment, without thought or prayer, will be a success. If there are parts to be studied and spoken, they should be given out, with proper instruction, so that they can be prepared and the missionary secretary have time to hear them recited before the meeting takes place. A short rehearsal may be held, or the instruction may be given individually. Some may think this will make the meetings too formal, but experience has proved that the programs which have been the most carefully worked up are those where there is most apparent freedom. Every one knows his part, and is conscious that he has conscientiously done his best to present it so that God can be glorified.
In all preparations for these meetings, this motive should be kept constantly before all, that everything should be done in the best way possible, to glorify God, and not ourselves. This is especially needful with children and young people. We all enjoy seeing and hearing the little ones taking part in these meetings, and they should have a part in them, but unless care is exercised to see that they realize they are doing it to please and glorify God, their hearts may become tainted with vanity and emulation. Where they are taught to take part from the right motives, it proves to be a factor in attaching them to the cause of God. They feel they belong to it and have a degree of responsibility for its success.
If a foreign mission study is to be given, the missionary secretary should see that a map is hung up, on which the places referred to may be found. If a tract is to be studied, he should see that copies are given out the previous week to the members, that they may prepare themselves. Whatever may be needed should be provided.
Reports of labor should not always be called for in the same way or at the same time in the program. One week have the blackboard ruled and headed with the various kinds of work; and as the reports are given, put them down. When completed, let the church see its week's record, which, if a true one, is what will be its heavenly record. Are they satisfied with it? Another time call for periodical work, then for work with tracts, with books, and also for other work. One week simply have the written reports handed in, without verbal comment, unless there are some specially interesting experiences. If thought is given to this, the missionary secretary can devise other ways of calling for reports.
Never let any item go into a program simply for entertainment. Let everything—recitations, lessons, special singing, or whatever it may be—have a bearing on the subject under consideration. There is so much excellent matter available that there is no difficulty in preparing programs that will be appropriate and interesting.
E. M. GRAHAM.
Southern Training School, Graysville, Tenn.
By M. B. Van Kirk
PROMPTLY at nine o'clock on Wednesday morning, September 29, the opening voluntary was rendered in the training-school chapel, which was comfortably filled with students and interested spectators. The program for the day was rather informal, and was participated in by representatives from the sanitarium, the school, the church, and several visiting ministerial brethren. About two hours' time was devoted to informal speeches and songs, then the congregation was dismissed, and the enrolment of the school completed, which was very gratifying in regard to numbers. We are also much encouraged by the promise of a large increase in the enrolment in the next few weeks.
One of the encouraging features was the fact that a goodly number of men and women of mature age enrolled. A large per cent of these had been out doing work for the Master in different conference lines. They have come in to take part with us this year to get a better preparation for their work. The spirit of the school thus far is excellent, and if one may prophesy with any degree of certainty from what he sees without, we believe the school will be equal to anything we have had for many years.
M. B. VAN KIRK.
Southern California Teachers' Institute
By H. G. Lucas
THE church-school teachers of Southern California met at the Loma Linda College of Evangelists, for institute work, August 17-31. There were seventeen in attendance, besides three from the Arizona Conference. Prof. Gerard Gerritsen, of Berrien Springs, Mich., was present, and gave a series of twelve lectures introducing his course of sight singing. All were very enthusiastic over the new method, believing it to be the best method of teaching sight singing. Each teacher bought a hand-book, and a quantity of tablets have been ordered by our tract society. All appreciated the privilege of having the author himself explain the plan.
Drs. G. K. Abbott and Julia A. White, of the Loma Linda Sanitarium; Milton P. Robinson and Mrs. B. B. Davis, of the Fernando Academy; and Miss Foster conducted studies and rendered valuable and appreciated aid.
One of the most interesting and valuable periods of the day was the “round table,” in which subjects were presented21by persons who had given them special thought, this being followed by a general discussion.
The last session of the institute was a very impressive one. The subject under consideration was Personal Work. The work of reaching each child's heart and helping him to form a Christian character, was clearly shown to be the first and most important work of the church-school. That each of the teachers sensed this was evident from the words of deep consecration and new determination expressed in testimony. The institute was closed with an earnest season of prayer. H. G. LUCAS.
Clear Water Industrial School, Eagle River, Wis.
By S. C. Hannon
THIS promising school is located in the northeastern part of Wisconsin, in Oneida County. Studies in all the grades up to and including the tenth are offered. During the spring and summer months agriculture, both theoretical and practical, will be made a special feature. Beginning next spring, several young men will be given an opportunity to work for part or all their school expenses. Those who desire further information should address the writer at Clear Water Lake, Wis.
S. C. HANNON, Principal.
Beechwood (Indiana) Academy
By Clifton L. Taylor
THE eighth annual session of Beechwood Academy opened September 22. Brother W. H. Edwards, auditor and treasurer of the Lake Union Conference, was present, and gave the opening address.
Several improvements in the plant have been made since last year, and work on others is now going on.
Sixty students have been enrolled. We are of good courage, and are making definite plans for aggressive work in the Harvest Ingathering campaign.
CLIFTON L. TAYLOR,
Principal.
_Lornedale (Ontario) Academy_
By H. T. Curtis.
THE yearly session of Lornedale Academy opened September 15, with a fair attendance, and at the present time the enrolment is eighteen. Three of our students earned their scholarships canvassing, and two will work their way on the printing of the Canadian Union Messenger, while others will work part of their way.
We have an excellent class of students, and look forward to a good year's work. Although our school is among the smallest, and we work with many inconveniences, yet our students take hold of the work with a will, and we trust that we may see many workers in the field from this little place.
H. T. CURTIS.
Opening of Fernando (Cal.) Academy
By H. G. LUCAS
THIS school opened, according to printed announcement, on Wednesday morning, September 15. Practically the same faculty that we had last year faced the students as the school opened. The principal read Jer. 9:23, 24, as the basis of true Christian education. A social meeting followed, in which teachers and students took part and told how the Lord had kept each one since we had last met. Some of the new students took part also. Quite a number of our former students returned, which indicates that they have a set purpose to finish definite courses and to fit themselves for definite work. After this the students were matriculated, and programs taken up.
School has been in progress now for two weeks, and it is decidedly the best opening that we have ever had. The Spirit of the Lord has been in our midst, helping teachers and students in their work and plans. The enrolment in the various departments is as follows: Academic and special courses, one hundred five; intermediate department, twenty-seven; advanced primary, twenty-seven; primary, sixteen; total, one hundred seventy-five. Pray for us in our work.
H. G. LUCAS.
Christian Education
By Frederick Griggs
Conducted by the Department of Education of the General Conference
FREDERICK GRIGGS · · · · Secretary
Current Mention
— Cholera has broken out in Seoul, Korea, and threatens to become epidemic.
— At Topeka, Kan., on October 8, seventeen men were killed by a collision between a freight-train and a construction-train.
— The French scientific exploration company in Babylonia recently unearthed a city which is believed to be several thousand years old. This is on the site of the ancient Roman Susa, the Shushan of the Bible, the capital of the emperors Darius and Artaxerxes. Below this city were found ruins of buildings believed to be still older.
— There is now a prospect of another Chinese boycott against Japanese goods, because of what are called the aggressions of the Japanese in North China. Many circulars are being scattered through three eastern provinces, declaring for such a boycott, and threatening with vengeance any who will not join in it. Japan is said to be protesting against the circulation of these documents.
— On October 11 a hurricane struck the southern coast of Florida, doing a great amount of damage, principally in the city of Key West. In this place alone the damage is estimated at $3,000,000, and 5,000 persons are out of work and in need of food and clothing. General appeals are being made for aid for the sufferers. Warnings of the storm sent out by the weather bureau saved a great loss of life. The same storm caused much damage in the western portion of Cuba. The city of Havana reports the loss of ten lives and damage to property amounting to $1,000,000.
— Definite action has now been taken by thirty-one States in the Union asking for an amendment of the United States Constitution. This is the majority of the States, and according to the Constitution itself, Congress must heed such demand, and call a convention to consider amendments. When such a convention meets, the National Reform Association proposes to place before it the life-long purpose of that organization, which is to so modify the Constitution itself that religion and the state can be joined in reality and religious legislation be made possible, and consistent with the Constitution.
— In spite of the protests of millions of individuals and numerous societies in Europe, Prof. Francisco Ferrer, who had been accused of being the leader of the anarchistic outbreaks in Barcelona, Spain, a few weeks ago, was shot to death at Barcelona on October 13 by order of the Spanish government. On that day there were fierce demonstrations against the Spanish government in France, Italy, and Austria. It is firmly believed in many quarters that the execution of Professor Ferrer has sealed the doom of the Spanish king. The Pope of Rome had been importuned to intercede with King Alfonso, and the king had been appealed to by Professor Ferrer’s daughter, but all to no purpose, and the execution was hurried, it is believed, to forestall interference with the purpose of his accusers. Many persons throughout Europe who are prominent in the scientific and political world openly declare the execution “an act of political cannibalism.” Said a prominent Frenchman: “Ferrer was the victim of the monks, who are all-powerful in Spain, now that they have been re-enforced by their colleagues who were expelled from France.” It is generally felt that the execution of Ferrer was the result of the influence of the Jesuits. In the city of Rome mobs surged through the streets crying, “Down with the Jesuits;” “Down with Merry del Val.” The latter is papal secretary of state. In Trieste, Austria, on the following day large crowds of workmen went on strike, parading the streets with black flags, and shouting “Death to Alfonso;” “Death to the Pope.” It is impossible to learn what is going on in Barcelona, as all news from that quarter is censored by government officials. A general strike of workmen is now on in Rome, and anarchists are preparing for a great demonstration in that city. The Socialists of Brussels have declared a boycott on Spanish goods, and have put the flag over their headquarters at half-mast, “to remain so till Ferrer’s death is avenged.” The Vatican is strongly guarded, and the papal secretary is advised by the police not to appear on the streets, as his safety can not be guaranteed. The fact that Professor Ferrer was given no opportunity to defend himself at the trial, and that his attorney was placed under arrest for protesting against such procedure, has added to the feeling of hatred stirred up in Europe against the Spanish government on account of the execution. The pope is reported to have expressed great concern over the effect of the execution upon the church in Spain; but there can hardly be a doubt that his failure to intercede for Ferrer was due to the fact that the most powerful order of the Catholic Church was the chief agent in securing his condemnation.
Pukekura Training School, New Zealand
By F. L. CHANEY
The second term of the Pukekura Training School closed July 20, and as we take a brief backward glance, we find much cause for gratitude to our God for his prospering hand in the work.
The attendance has remained about the same as during the first term, the enrolment in the advanced department being fifty-seven, and in the primary department, fourteen.
Classes have been conducted in the following subjects: Bible, grammar, arithmetic, bookkeeping, physiology, English history, ancient history, pedagogy, Latin, algebra, geography, penmanship, reading, spelling, drawing, vocal music, cooking, sewing, and carpentry. Throughout the year a class of about twenty pupils has been taking lessons on the organ and piano, under the efficient instruction of Sister Edith Caro.
At our Friday evening social meetings we have been cheered as we have listened to the students bear testimony to their faith in the living Christ and his power to save from sin, and we trust that he which hath begun a good work in them “will perform it until the day of Jesus Christ.” Wrongs can not be righted, nor can reformations in conduct be made, by a few feeble, intermittent efforts. Character building is the work, not of a day, nor of a year, but of a lifetime. Several more students are desirous of being baptized, and Brother Smith is now conducting special studies with them.
Our much-needed laundry is now completed, and the old laundry building, which was a part of the cottage on the place when the school purchased the land, is now being used as a blacksmith shop. One of the students contributed liberally toward getting the blacksmith forge and tools. The work done there is a great saving to the institution, and we trust will also be a factor in practical education.
In the plumbing department several large tanks have been made, a waste water system has been provided for each floor of the wing, and various utensils have been made and mended. A fire-escape for the back part of the building has been erected, and each week we have fire-drill.
The carpenters have been kept busy finishing the laundry and school building, and making washstands, tables, etc., for the school home. Some paper-hanging, painting, and varnishing work has been done.
Acting upon instruction received from the school board and conference committee, a part of our dairy herd has been disposed of, and the grass land has been plowed for wheat and other crops. We now have in about forty acres of wheat, and the seed and manure for twenty acres more. Cleaning out swamp-ditches, hedge trimming, wood carting and cutting, orchard pruning, and other lines of work have kept the farm boys employed.
In January, 1908, the net worth of the institution, including the “Christ's Object Lessons” account, was £2,021 5s. 4d. In January, 1909, it was £2,313 9s. 7d. July 20, 1909, it was £2,648 2s. 6½d. All current accounts are paid to date. While these figures show a steady increase in our net worth, yet there have been times when we have been very hard pressed for cash to meet promptly our current accounts as they became due.
We feel thankful to God that the industrial feature of the work has, even in this early stage of its history, been the means of helping so many to attend the school. But while God has been faithful, we do not feel at all satisfied with our own efforts. Much more might have been accomplished in every line had our consecration, wisdom, and diligence been greater. But forgetting the mistakes of the past, and with the prayer that we may be taught the lessons we should learn by these failures, we look into the future with hope and courage, confident that the work God has established in his providence will be carried on to a successful issue.
F. L. CHANEY, Principal.
Religious Liberty Notes
By W. A. C.
THE Religious Liberty Association has issued a little publication on “How to Write for the Press.” If you are interested in this subject, send for a copy. It will be sent free to those who will promise to do something in this line.
Elder A. J. Clark, religious liberty secretary of the New York Conference, says: “We expect quite a fight on the part of the enemies of the truth this winter. They were defeated last year, and are now more determined than ever.”
The United States Supreme Court, after a recess of four months, resumed its sittings on Monday, October 11, with only seven of its nine members present, Justices Peckham and Moody being absent on account of illness. Its first session was but forty minutes long.
The Washington Times of September 16 contains the following report from a certain town in Pennsylvania: “The reading of the Scriptures and the reciting of the Lord’s prayer must cease in the public schools. This was decided upon at the meeting of the school board.”
Under the heading “The Unfortunate French Blunder,” the Western Watchman (Catholic) of September 23, published at St. Louis, says: “Six years ago the Concordat was broken. In other words, the bond which united the French government and the Catholic religion was dissolved. The government ceased to pay the expenses of the parish priests, forfeited its right to vote in the elections of the High Church officials, and thus abandoned all religious responsibilities.”
The New York Independent of October 7 makes the following pointed editorial observation: “Concordats between church and state ought to come to an end. The church ought to have absolute independence, unruled by the state, and the state equally ought not to be hampered by the church. The church in France is freer and will be stronger for the abolition of the Concordat.” The occasion of this comment is a Vatican violation of a concordat, or mutual agreement, between her and Bavaria.
A hot Sunday-closing fight is on in Richmond, Va., according to the Times Dispatch of that city. It seems that until lately confectioners have in all parts of the city been uninterfered with; but a short time ago Rev. G. Otis Mend, rector of Christ Episcopal church, complained of a number of these dealers, and had them arrested, while on Broad Street men in the same business were permitted to go on unmolested. A. Sangone and John Sandy, two of the victims, are thoroughly aroused over the partiality shown, and declare they will fight the thing to the bitter end. The Times Dispatch says, “The case will be watched with interest by other confectioners and all who keep open on Sunday, for the ruling on this case will have an equal bearing on all.”
Rev. Dr. Charles E. Guthrie, pastor of the Hamline Methodist Episcopal church, of Washington, D. C., in a sermon delivered Sunday evening, October 3, criticized Dr. Cook for delivering a lecture in one of the theaters of the city on the same evening, on his trip to the north pole. The chief objection to this was that in doing so he had “presented to the Christian public an alternative, which means that the Christian public must either turn away from their churches and their religious duties on Sunday night” or “join the crowd of Sabbath-breakers, who believe in Sunday theaters.” W. A. C.
The November Signs Monthly
By Editor
WHILE Theodore A. Bingham, former police commissioner of New York City, Ben. Lindsey, judge of the juvenile court of Denver, Colo., and other leading men are, through the largest current magazines, exposing the corruption in government of our large cities, it seems most opportune to give special attention to the lessons which God would have these conditions teach in the Signs of the Times Monthly.
FRONT COVER PAGE
The Signs magazine is appealing to people who think, and those who are circulating it regularly are seeing interests created, such as referred to in this sentence from an agent's letter just received: “I have a number of Signs readers who have apparently developed quite an interest in the truth.”
The November number will present the truth so clearly that it must wield a mighty influence for good.
The following is a partial outline of the contents:—
CURRENT TOPICS (seven pages).—“Census of Religious Organization;” “Work of Harriman;” “What We Spend for Luxuries” (illus.); “Value of Crops, 1909;” “Farthest South—Shackleton's achievement.”
CONDITIONS IN OUR CITIES—“General Bingham on New York City;” “New York—Its Growth; Its Commerce;” “Conditions in Our Cities,” by Mrs. E. G. White; “City and Country” (illus.), by M. C. Wilcox; “San Francisco's Reformation;” “Los Angeles' Reformation;” “Pittsburg's Civic Reform.”
GENERAL ARTICLES ON THE MESSAGE.— “Christ the Author of the Sabbath,” H. W. Cottrell; “Natural Immortality”—Bible Reading; “Struggle for Religious Liberty in Western World,” J. O. Corliss; “Except Ye Eat,” C. L. Taylor.
HOME, HEALTH, TEMPERANCE.—“Way to Health,” Dr. D. H. Kress; “How the Message of Jesus' Coming Began in America,” Prof. A. W. Spaulding.
The Signs of the Times is drawing to it a class of workers who, for the love of the message, are so planning their own work (making sacrifice if need be) that they may do something each month. Those who are making the work a business are realizing well, and are enjoying wonderful experiences.
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Christian Liberty
By K. C. Russell; W. A. Colcord
Reports, Notes, and Comments Pertaining to the Current History of the Rights of Conscience
Conducted by the Religious Liberty Bureau
K. C. RUSSELL - - - - Secretary
W. A. COLCORD - - Corresponding Secretary
Addresses
THE address of Elder A. C. Bourdeau is 1314 East Vine Street (not East Pine Street), Kalamazoo, Mich.
Any one knowing the present address of Mrs. Della Whitfield, formerly of the north side church of Chicago, located at Ravenswood, will confer a favor by notifying Celia A. Green, 1917 Wilson Ave., Chicago, Ill.
Chesapeake Conference
By F. I. Richardson; E. S. Newcomer
THE annual meeting of the Chesapeake Conference will be held at Rock Hall, Md., November 3-8. The first meeting will be held Wednesday morning at 9:00 o'clock, November 3. *F. I. RICHARDSON, President,E. S. NEWCOMER, Secretary.*
Atlantic Union Conference
By W. B. White
NOTICE is hereby given that the fifth biennial session of the Atlantic Union Conference will be held at South Lancaster, Mass., Nov. 14-28, 1909. The first meeting is called at 9 A. M., Sunday, November 14. All accredited delegates are requested to be present, if possible, at the first meeting.
W. B. WHITE, President.
Publications Wanted
Samuel Adams, Rimby, Mo., papers and tracts.
J. D. Row, F. F. D. 2, box 18, Arlington, Wash., literature for missionary work.
Mrs. L. B. Rowe, 1802 E. Grand Ave., Joplin, Mo., wishes a continuous supply of literature for distribution in the city.
Mrs. Mary Cool, Murdocksville, Pa., REVIEW, Signs, Life and Health, Instructor, Little Friend, Bible Training School.
Mrs. J. L. Kelly, 1114 First Ave., West End, Birmingham, Ala., desires a continuous supply of Life and Health, Little Friend, Youth’s Instructor, REVIEW, Signs, and tracts for missionary work.
J. H. Downes, 465 Battersea Park Rd., London, England, desires a large and continuous supply of denominational periodicals, tracts on the second coming of Christ, etc., for missionary work.
Florida Sanitarium Training School for Nurses
A NEW class for the training of nurses at the Florida Sanitarium will start November 15. It is our purpose to give the best possible training to those who are interested in the Southern field and who wish to acclimate themselves to work in tropical lands. Young men and women who are physically strong and well and have a desire to work for the spread of the message, are wanted. We practically have no mosquitoes. We have no malaria, no yellow fever, and no swamps. This sanitarium is located in one of the finest and healthiest spots of Florida. We have room for second- and first-year students. Write at once to the Florida Sanitarium, Orlando, Fla.
NOTICES AND APPOINTMENTS
The November “Signs of the Times” Monthly
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HYGIENIC VEGETABLE COOKING OIL.—The oil used by our people. 5 gal., $3.50; 10 gal., $6.75. Cans crated. ½ bbl. (about 32 gal.), 60 cents a gal. By freight from Louisville, Ky. Address Dr. O. C. Godsmark, Chattanooga, Tenn.
FOR SALE, CHEAP.—A half section of rich Red River Valley land, situated in Kittson County, Minnesota; has 125 acres broken; a pasture; buildings. Six miles from two towns. For particulars write John G. Walker, Box L, Harvey, N. D.
WANTED.—Position on farm by Sabbath-keeper—married—aged 44. Will leave family in North Carolina this winter. Prefers place in Tennessee, Virginia, Florida, or Arkansas. References given. Address J. H. Wheeler, Eufola, N. C.
FOR SALE.—Sanitarium Cooking Oil, pure and healthful; no odor, keeps indefinitely: 5-gal. can, $3.50; 10-gal. can, $6.75; 61 cents a gal. in half-barrel and barrel lots; 30 gal. and 50 gal. Address Sanitarium Cooking Oil Co., Louisville, Ky.
LET me send you my little catalogue of watches, it is valuable to you wherever you buy. My 20-years' experience is at your disposal. Probably only Sabbath-keeping railroad watch inspector in the world. W. H. Merrill, Washington, N. J.
FOR SALE.—Five large lots, best garden soil, containing about 90 peach trees of excellent variety; small new barn and chicken yard; free water for irrigation. Near Loma Linda Sanitarium. Price, $750. Address Mrs. Bertha Reaser, Loma Linda, Cal.
FOR SALE.—Peanut Butter, 10c a pound; 100 pounds, freight paid, $12. Write for special low prices on Vegetarian Meat; Cocoanut, Peanut, Olive, and Cooking Oils; Cereal Coffee; Whole-wheat Flour, etc. All guaranteed pure. Vegetarian Meat Co., Washington, D. C.
RELIGIOUS SPECIALTIES.—We are wholesalers of religious specialties. Send us 25 cents, and we will mail you at once five beautiful samples, post-paid; also literature and full particulars concerning our lines. Don't delay. Write to-day. The Waterbury Specialty Co., Wholesalers, Brandon, Wis.
BEAUTIES! BIBLE MOTTOES, SIZE, 12 X 16.—1,000,000 Father and Mother Mottoes for Sale, besides the many other Beauties in Stock. Father and Mother Mottoes lead. Xmas will soon be here. 100, assorted, $5; 200, $9. Father and Mother Mottoes alone, 200, $12. Write quickly. Address Hampton Art Co., Hampton, Iowa.
WANTED.—A live, wide-awake man to act as manager for our restaurant department, the Vegetarian Café, in Portland, Ore. A good opportunity for the right man. Could purchase a small interest if satisfactory. Must be Seventh-day Adventist. References required. Address H. H. Haynes, President, Vegetarian Food Company, Inc., 105 Sixth St., Portland, Ore.
