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The Summary
By N. Z. TOWN
It is very encouraging to see that notwithstanding the great European war and the serious effect which it is having not only upon the countries involved, but upon the financial conditions of many neutral countries as well, the summary of our book sales for March is only about $2,500 less than for the corresponding month last year, while our periodical sales both at home and abroad show a very marked increase. All the Eastern unions in this country show a gain in book sales, while in the West there is a loss in each union except the North Pacific and the Western Canadian. But there is a reason for these losses. The missionary and publishing convention in the Pacific Press territory was held during March, and this took the leaders from their respective fields during about two thirds of the month. Australasia, Scandinavia, Cuba, and Brazil show splendid gains over the corresponding month in 1914.
The outlook for the colporteur work for 1915 is most encouraging. During the first three months of the year the Pacific Press Publishing Association sold $25,000 worth of subscription books, wholesale, as against $11,000 worth during the previous year. The Review and Herald also made a very substantial gain. In the South our brethren are still feeling the effects of the depression in the cotton trade; but now that there is a greater movement in cotton and prices are reasonably good, business is looking better. During the first three months of the year the Southern Union has made a gain in book sales. The manager of the New York Branch of the Review and Herald reports a gain during March of 198 per cent in subscription book sales from that branch to the Atlantic Union over the corresponding month last year. The leaders in the field are sounding a note of courage, and are looking for 1915 to be the banner year in this branch of the work. N. Z. TOWN.
Comparative Summary of Foreign Periodicals
January, 1914, 485,968 copies, value $19,795.36; January, 1915, 448,128 copies, value $13,166.23.
February, 1914, 372,235 copies, value $10,739.70; February, 1915, 403,134 copies, value $11,357.55.
March, 1914, 381,017 copies, value $11,168.35; March, 1915, 467,626 copies, value $18,243.92.
Iowa Conference Association
By A. R. OGDEN
THE Iowa Seventh-day Adventist Association is the legal corporation of the Iowa Conference of the Seventh-day Adventists, incorporated under the laws of the State of Iowa, for the holding of properties and the transaction of the legal affairs of the denomination in the State.22The annual meeting of the above-named association will be held in connection with the State conference and camp meeting at Waterloo, May 27 to June 6. The first meeting of the association is called Monday, May 31, 1915, at 9 A. M.
A. R. OGDEN, President.
Camp Meetings
CENTRAL UNION CONFERENCE
Wyoming, Crawford, Nebr. .......June 3-13
Colorado, Boulder ...............June 17-27
West Colorado, Grand Junction ........June 28 to July 5
Missouri .........................Aug. 5-15
Nebraska .........................Aug. 19-29
Kansas ...........................Sept. 2-12
COLUMBIA UNION CONFERENCE
West Pennsylvania, Homestead Park, Pittsburgh ............June 10-20
Eastern Pennsylvania ............June 17-27
Chesapeake, Hamilton Avenue Grove, Baltimore, Md. ........June 24 to July 4
New Jersey, Burlington ....June 24 to July 4
Virginia, Charlottesville ........Aug. 5-15
Ohio, Mount Vernon ..............Aug. 12-22
West Virginia ............Aug. 26 to Sept. 5
EASTERN CANADIAN UNION
Maritime, Halifax, Nova Scotia....June 6-13
Quebec ...........................June 17-24
Ontario .........................June 27 to July 4
LAKE UNION CONFERENCE
Wisconsin, Stevens Point .......June 10-20
East Michigan, Holly ....June 24 to July 4
North Michigan, Mount Pleasant .................Aug. 26 to Sept. 7
Southern Illinois, Springfield .....Sept. 2-12
NORTHERN UNION CONFERENCE
Iowa, Waterloo ..................May 27 to June 6
Minnesota, Anoka .................June 3-13
South Dakota .....................June 10-20
North Dakota, Jamestown ........June 17-27
NORTH PACIFIC UNION CONFERENCE
Southern Oregon, Grants Pass.....May 20-30
Western Oregon, Portland..May 27 to June 6
Southern Idaho, Caldwell ...May 27 to June 6
Upper Columbia, Spokane, Wash...June 10-20
Western Washington, Tacoma ....June 17-27
Montana, Great Falls ........June 17-27
PACIFIC UNION CONFERENCE
Central California, Fresno ..April 30 to May 9
Northern California, Chico ......May 12-18
SOUTHEASTERN UNION CONFERENCE
Cumberland, Cleveland, Tenn.....July 15-25
SOUTHWESTERN UNION CONFERENCE
South Texas, Elgin (local) .......June 10-20
West Texas (local)......June 24 to July 4
North Texas, Sacul (local) .....July 8-18
North Texas, Grand Prairie, July 22 to Aug. 1
Arkansas, Hot Springs ..........Aug. 5-15
North Texas, Linden (local) .....Aug. 12-22
Oklahoma .........................Aug. 19-29
New Mexico ........................Sept. 2-12
South Texas, Corpus Christi (local)................Sept. 16-26
SOUTHERN UNION CONFERENCE
Tennessee River, Hazel, Ky..July 22 to Aug. 2
Alabama (white), Birmingham .....Aug. 20-29
WESTERN CANADIAN UNION CONFERENCE
British Columbia, Vernon .......June 1-14
Saskatchewan, Saskatoon....June 25 to July 4
Southern Idaho Conference Association
By Jay J. Nethery; T. L. Copeland
THE annual meeting of the Southern Idaho Conference Association of Seventh-day Adventists will be held at Caldwell, Idaho, at 9:30 A. M., June 3, 1915, for the election of a board of trustees and for the transaction of any other business that may come before the association.
JAY J. NETHERY, President;
T. L. COPELAND, Secretary.
“Signs Magazine” Message for June
By Editor
LIGHT on the Eastern Question is now sought by nearly every serious, thinking person. Such ones will be glad for a copy of the June magazine, because in it is a double-header on this momentous question. Yes, two articles. Not vague and indefinite, but to the point, and pulsating with life and interest. The kind that holds the attention throughout and makes a lasting impression.
Our people will appreciate the cover picture. What is the next and possibly the last great world event that the prophet sees?
One of the big features of the summer numbers — June, July, August, and September — will be a series of articles on astronomy and the Bible. The series is introduced in the June number under the heading “Overwhelming Vastness of Universal Power.” Full of awe-inspiring thoughts and facts that create heart longings for the greater things of God. A rare treat in store for Signs Magazine readers.
Space will not permit of more than mere mention of some of the other good things for June. Among them are, “The Dead; Are They Alive?” “Greatest Apostasy of the Ages Now Pending;” “Reminders of Persecution.”
If you haven’t been especially active of late, why not begin anew with the first of the summer numbers — June? It will fill your need exactly.
Don’t forget three things: to order the Signs Magazine for June; the prices,— 5 to 40 copies, 5 cents a copy; 50 or more, 4 cents a copy,— and the fact that all orders should be sent through your tract society.
Iowa Sanitarium and Benevolent Association
By A. R. Ogden
THE Iowa Sanitarium and Benevolent Association, a corporation existing under the laws of the State of Iowa, will hold its annual meeting in connection with the Iowa State conference and camp meeting at Waterloo, May 27 to June 6, 1915. The first meeting of the above-named association will be held Tuesday, June 1, 1915, at 9 A. M. Whatever business may properly come before this association will be considered at this meeting.
A. R. OGDEN, Chairman.
The Western Oregon Conference Association
By H. W. Cottrell; C. E. Olcott
NOTICE is hereby given that the Western Oregon Conference Association of Seventh-day Adventists is called to convene in legal capacity in its thirteenth annual session, at 10 A. M., June 2, 1915, on the camp ground, at Portland, Oregon, to elect a board of seven trustees and to transact such other business as its constituency may elect.
By order of the board of trustees.
H. W. COTTRELL, President;
C. E. OLCOTT, Secretary.
Wisconsin Medical Missionary and Benevolent Association
By P. A. HANSON; P. L. LARSON
THE annual session of the Medical Missionary and Benevolent Association of the State of Wisconsin (incorporated) will be held at Stevens Point, Wis., in connection with the camp meeting of the Wisconsin Conference, June 10-20, 1915. The first meeting of the session will be held at 10:30 A. M., Tuesday, June 15. At this session officers and trustees will be elected, and such other business transacted as may properly come before this body. The accredited delegates to the Wisconsin Conference are delegates to this association.
P. A. HANSON, President;
P. L. LARSON, Secretary.
Wisconsin Conference
By P. A. Hanson; Frank Hiner
The forty-fifth annual session of the Wisconsin Conference of Seventh-day Adventists will be held in connection with the camp meeting at Stevens Point, Wis., June 10-20, 1915, for the election of officers for the ensuing year and for the transaction of such other business as may properly come before the conference. Each church is entitled to one delegate without regard to numbers, and to one additional delegate for each fifteen of its membership, or fractional majority. Delegates' credentials should be sent immediately to Frank Hiner, the conference secretary. A number of measures of great importance to the work in this conference will be considered. The opening meeting of the conference will be held at 10 A. M., June 11.
P. A. HANSON, President;
FRANK HINER, Secretary.
Wisconsin Conference Association
By P. A. Hanson; Frank Hiner
The annual session of the Wisconsin Conference Association of Seventh-day Adventists (incorporated) will be held in Stevens Point, Wis., in connection with the camp meeting of the Wisconsin Conference, June 10-20, 1915. The first meeting will be held at 11 A. M., Tuesday, June 15. Officers and a board of trustees will be elected for the ensuing year, and such other business transacted as may properly come before the association. All accredited delegates to the Wisconsin Conference are delegates to the association.
P. A. HANSON, President;
FRANK HINER, Secretary.
West Pennsylvania Camp Meeting
By F. H. Robbins
The West Pennsylvania camp meeting will be held in Homestead Park, near Pittsburgh, June 10-20, 1915. These annual camp meetings bring courage and hope to our people, besides the great good received by the public; so we hope that a special effort to attend will be made by all our people.
ROOMS AND TENTS
Order rooms and tents soon, so that arrangements can be made for you, and then you will not be disappointed when you arrive on the camp ground. When ordering tent, please state whether full floor or half floor is desired. Be sure to mention how many beds or cots you wish. Straw will be furnished on the camp ground for ticks. Tents will rent for $2.50 to $3 without floor, and rooms at a reasonable price. Send all orders to H. K. Hackman, 7155 Mount Vernon St., Pittsburgh, Pa.
WHAT TO BRING
Bring warm wraps, overshoes, umbrellas, “Christ in Song” songbook, and plenty of bedding, as the conference has only enough bedding to supply the ministers’ tents. Bring the young people, as special attention will be given to the young people’s department of the work.
BOARDING
Meals will be served at reasonable prices on the cafeteria plan at the dining pavilion. Cooked food will be sold in bulk to those who wish to serve it in their tents. There will be a grocery stand on the grounds for the accommodation of the campers.
BAGGAGE
Bring your baggage checks to the camp ground, leave them at the book stand, and your baggage will be looked after and delivered to you.
HOW TO REACH THE CAMP GROUND
When you arrive at Homestead, either by electric or steam cars, go to the Homestead and Mifflin Street car station, and there you will get a car which will take you to Homestead Park. The Pennsylvania and the Pittsburgh and Lake Erie Railroads run through Homestead, so you can go over either of these lines.
WHEN TO COME
Come at the beginning of the meeting and do not leave until it closes. Homestead Park is lighted with electricity, has shade trees, swings, two large pavilions, one in which to hold the meetings and the other for dining purposes, and is an ideal place to spend ten days.
We expect Prof. B. G. Wilkinson and able speakers from the North American Division Conference. Do not miss this spiritual feast, but come praying that this will be the best camp meeting we have ever had.
F. H. ROBBINS.
Political Changes in Europe
THE Europe of modern history, the Europe of yesterday, with its political groupings of systems of governments, may go down beneath the shock of the world's greatest war. If it does go down, what will be the Europe which will finally emerge from the smoke of the titanic conflict? This is a question of much interest at the present time, from both a prophetic and a political point of view.
This subject is considered at some length in the June number of the Watchman. Some of the other principal articles are,—
“Never Again.”
“The Era of Lawlessness.”
“Savage Agents of God’s Providence.”
“Why Turkey Wanted to Fight.”
“Russellism” (continued from April number).
“The Coming Lord’s Day Congress.”
“The Declining Birth Rate: Its Significance.”
“The Seventh Day of the Week and the Sabbath Institution.”
“Who Changed the Sabbath?”
The June Watchman contains some unusually strong selling features. Cover design in three colors. Well illustrated throughout, by reproductions from carefully selected photographs. Usual prices: Single copy, 10 cents; 5 to 40 copies, 5 cents each; 50 or more copies, 4 cents each. Subscription price of the Watchman, $1 a year. Send all orders to your State tract society.
Requests for Prayer
An Iowa sister writes: “Please offer prayer for the healing of my body. My faith is strong in the Lord.”
An aged brother in Oklahoma begs us to unite in prayer with him that his youngest son, from whom he has not heard for years, may return to his home.
“Please pray that my mother may be restored to health, and also for my own healing,” asks an Oklahoma sister.
Literature on Romanism
“Romanism in the Light of History”
A NEW book embodying a famous anti-Catholic lecture delivered to an appreciative audience in Washington, D. C. It contains a large collection of facts, data, and quotations on the subject of Romanism. 277 pages; cloth, $1.25.
“Double Doctrine of the Church of Rome,” by Baroness von Zedtwitz
According to the author's own words, this book is not the outcome of fancy or animosity; but her intimate association with the Catholic hierarchy in Europe and America enables her to speak authoritatively of the church doctrines, Jesuitical intrigue, and clerical inconsistencies. 62 pages; paper cover, 40 cents.
Wylie's “History of the Papacy”
We have recently secured another small edition of this book from England, which will probably be the last copies available. It is in reality four books in one: “History of the Papacy,” “Dogmas of the Papacy,” “Genius and Influence of the Papacy,” “Present Policy and Prospects of the Papacy.” 572 pages; cloth, $1.25.
“The Papal System From Its Origin to the Present Time,” by William Cathcart, D. D.
A standard book of unquestioned authority. A history of Catholicism from its beginning. Describes the means by which it succeeded, and considers the various dogmas of the Catholic Church. 476 pages; cloth, $1.
“Fifty Years in the Church of Rome,” by Father Chiniquy
This book is well known and needs no description. The author's long experience as a priest of the Catholic Church renders him eminently fitted to give to the world the information contained in his book. 832 pages; cloth, $2.25.
“Foxe's Book of Martyrs”
A history of papal persecution during the Dark Ages. 518 pages; cloth, 75 cents.
“The Waldenses”
A book of unquestioned authority, giving sketches from the experiences of the Christians of the Piedmont Valleys. 392 pages; cloth, 75 cents.
The Protestant Series
No. 1. The Land of Promise . . . . $.01
No. 2. A Proposed Censorship of the Press . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .00¾
No. 3. The Attitude of Roman Catholics Toward Freedom of Speech . . . . . . .01
No. 4. The Roman Mass . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .00½
IN PREPARATION
No. 5. Ancient and Modern Babylon
No. 6. Ancient and Modern Idolatry
No. 7. Scripture and Tradition
No. 8. The Priesthood
No. 9. The Sacrifice of the Mass
No. 10. Papal Indulgences
Each sent postpaid on receipt of price. Order of your tract society.
