Earlier text: JOEL C. ROGERSReport of Self-Supporting Workers’ Convention
By W. E. Videto
THE annual meeting of the self-supporting workers was held at the Nashville Agricultural and Normal Institute, of Madison, Tenn., as advertised, August 25-29. The convention was preceded by a five days’ institute, designed especially to meet the needs of the “hill schools.” Some very helpful things were presented, but the attendance was small until the opening of the convention proper. On Monday, August 27, several prominent speakers were present by invitation, and the convention was privileged to hear them. Professor Hamilton, superintendent of education for the county in which Nashville is located, spoke on “The Child the Father of the Man.” He emphasized the importance of healthful living, saying that the physician years ago used to ask, as he bent over the sick man, “What is the matter?” To-day, grown wiser, he asks, “Why?” He strongly favored the education that “takes hold of the hands and trains them.” Those who make the desert to bloom must have learned to use the hand. The word of sympathy cheers the sad heart, but the grip of the sympathetic hand is equally expressive. The speaker spoke in glowing terms of the peaceful, quiet environment of the Madison school. While people are crowding into the cities, the best place to live is where one can catch the breath of the clover field. To the barefoot boy, there is something in the pressure of the damp soil and in the sights and sounds that everywhere greet him, that is invigorating. Notwithstanding the fact that Christ was a carpenter and dignified labor, many young men are anxious to escape the work of farm and shop. Professor Morgan, of the State Agricultural College, spoke twice during the day. He strongly urged the importance of deep plowing, and turning under an abundance of vegetable matter. He spoke very encouragingly of the possibility of transforming soils that are now poor into excellent land by proper treatment. Miss Johnson, the well-known librarian of Nashville, followed with an earnest talk concerning her work. She is interested in children and in those of limited education—not merely that they should read, but that they should read only books that will make them stronger intellectually and morally. The Nashville library has an enviable record in that sixty per cent of all the books taken from its shelves are non-fiction. It is also noted for the finest collection of newspaper files in the United States. Many of these date back as far as the year 1818, and are searched by professional men for the valuable history they contain. Part of the following day was devoted to the consideration of the city work. Dr. David Paulson was the first speaker. He said that the dominant note just now is the city work. Our methods must change; it is not enough to go to the cities and try to help the people by giving baths and running restaurants. We must give them the message. He urged that the crisis is such that many city workers should be trained as speedily as possible. While we have done something in Chicago, there are more people in the city who know nothing of our work than there were ten years ago. In the last five years, four hundred nickel theaters have come into existence in the city. The enemy has started four hundred missions, and we have started none. Our young people must be aroused. No sanitarium can do the work it should do unless there is a continual revival among the workers. Young people stay around institutions and handle things until they forget to work for souls: they stay in school and handle books until they lose the missionary spirit. The speaker explained that he did not underrate the importance of securing a first-class education. He is giving a course six months in length for city workers. He feels that it is possible thus to boil down the instruction for workers and still give an excellent course. The workers thus trained are called Bible working nurses. Some interesting thoughts were brought out in the discussion of the relation of the city work to the rural work. The opinion prevailed that there is a very close connection between the two. It was urged, too, that the worker who spends all his time in the country is in danger of losing sight of the awful need of the city, and should work there occasionally. The relation of the self-supporting work to the regular conference work received attention. In speaking of this, Elder C. F. McVagh, president of the Southern Union Conference, said: “It is all one movement, and we are working for the same end.” Prof. E. A. Sutherland said in substance: “If we conduct ourselves as we should, the regular officers will say, ‘The more of such people in the field, the better.’ If we can not refrain from being critical and bitter, and making comparisons between the regular work and our own, it would be better for us to keep out of the self-supporting work. The self-supporting work in the South is an emergency measure, made necessary by the fact that we are many years behind, and work that might have been done through the regular channels must be done by self-supporting workers.” The speaker explained what he understood by a self-supporting worker. He cited the case of one worker who has received help from friends amounting to less than one third of the sum he would have received had he been paid a salary as a regular conference worker, and is now able to carry on missionary work without any assistance. Dr. Paulson said the self-supporting worker must fast more, pray more, and live nearer to God than any other worker, as he will have peculiar temptations. He will be tempted to feel that he is better and more self-sacrificing than other workers. Many have fallen in this way. During the convention Prof. P. T. Magan gave a talk on the best methods of obtaining money for schools. He said it is a mistake to suppose that there is an art in getting people to give to such enterprises. The amount of help you will receive is determined not so much by what you do while out soliciting, as by the way you work to build up your enterprise. The people can readily detect the difference between the genuine enthusiasm of the man who is really doing something, and that of the man who must manufacture his enthusiasm. It was urged that donations to the schools should be invested in something that will produce permanently, such as stock, tools for working the land, etc. Another said it is a mistake to think you always need an expensive outfit in carrying on the hill schools. He contrasted the angler from the city who goes fishing with a large outfit of hooks, tackle, etc., and catches nothing, with the practised fisherman who goes out with a simple outfit and gets the fish. The work of the hill schools has steadily grown, until about twenty-five are in operation. It is hoped that the work will grow so rapidly that the next convention, to be held in one year, may witness the assembling of a much larger company of workers. It was truly inspiring to be permitted to meet with such enthusiastic, loyal workers as were gathered at this meeting. The school at Madison has been in existence less than seven years, but its growth has been rapid. The first thing that impresses one on looking at the buildings is that there has been nothing unnecessary. Every building has been made plain, simple, and neat. As one sees the good location, the large farm, the sanitarium, and the facilities for training workers, he can not help feeling that the Lord has greatly blessed. The school for colored people at Hillcrest is only a few miles distant. Here, too, an excellent work is being carried on. There is an atmosphere of order, thrift, and cheer about the place that is truly inspiring. W. E. VIDETO. Southern Illinois Camp-Meeting
By K. C. Russell
The Southern Illinois Conference camp-meeting was held September 1-10, at Shelbyville, a town of some five thousand inhabitants, located about two hundred miles south of Chicago. The meeting was held on the same ground as last year, a most delightful place for such purposes. It is a Chautauqua ground, and is kept in excellent condition, with its beautiful carpet of green grass, and many stately elm and walnut trees, which furnish abundant shade. The camp was illuminated each night with electric lights. It also contains all the accessories of an up-to-date Chautauqua, among which is an auditorium with a seating capacity of six thousand. This was used by the campers when the ground was wet. A commodious dining-hall and other buildings were at the disposal of the campers. There is also an artificial lake on the ground, with a large swimming-pool attached. This served as an ideal baptistery. Thirteen willing candidates went forward in this sacred rite the last Sabbath afternoon of the meeting. The attendance of our people was excellent, but the outside attendance was not large. This was attributed to the fact that it was the second camp-meeting which had been held in this place. A series of tent-meetings had also been17 conducted in the center of the town immediately following the first camp-meeting, which resulted in bringing out quite a company of Sabbath-keepers. Notwithstanding the small attendance of those not of our faith, it is expected that several who did attend will take their stand for the truth. The preaching services were largely on practical subjects, and were designed to build up our own people. Both Sabbath services were characterized by much of the Holy Spirit's presence. The mission talks, which were given by Elders J. J. Westrup and W. W. Miller, were greatly appreciated by all. There was a deep interest manifested by the people in behalf of the religious liberty work, as was evidenced by the fact that over six hundred subscriptions for the magazines Liberty and Protestant were secured at the close of a lecture on religious liberty. The remaining amount of the $300,000 Fund that had not already been provided for, was received in cash and pledges during the meeting. Those in charge of the work in that conference think that the whole amount of this fund will be paid in by Dec. 31, 1911. Elder E. A. Bristol was unanimously elected conference president for another term. Sister Edith McClellan was elected conference secretary, and Sister Nettie Eaton secretary and treasurer of the tract society and also treasurer of the conference. Sister Edith Shepard was elected educational and Sabbath-school secretary. It was gratifying to observe the prosperity which has attended the church-school work in this conference during the past year. It was a source of satisfaction to those in charge of the work to be able to secure each day two or more columns in the daily newspapers in which to report the meetings. This feature should not be overlooked wherever any of our camp-meetings are held. North Missouri Camp-Meeting
By C. G. Bellah
The key-note of this most excellent meeting was sounded by Elder A. R. Ogden the first evening in a sermon from the words of Amos, “Prepare to meet thy God, O Israel.” It hardly seemed possible that future meetings could be better than the first; but they were, and the attendance and interest grew daily. On the first Sabbath, after a stirring sermon by Prof. F. Griggs, every individual, but one, in the vast audience, came forward, and made thorough consecration to God for service. Elder A. G. Daniells was with us one day only, but every one felt that if he had got nothing more, this one day would amply repay him for all it cost to attend the camp-meeting. Elder Daniells spoke six times during the day, and every heart was thrilled with the progress this great message is making. Elder I. H. Evans's description of the work in the Orient rekindled the missionary spirit in the hearts of many, and his talks on the practical side of Christian experience strengthened every one present. Elders A. T. Robinson, D. U. Hale, and L. W. Terry were also present a part of the time, and rendered valuable service, which was much appreciated by all. Elder A. R. Ogden was unanimously reelected president. One novel feature worthy of note, was the experiment of furnishing tents and the hauling of baggage, free of charge to all, and asking only for voluntary contributions to defray the expenses of the meeting. The campers heartily responded by contributing about $135, which amply covered the expense. This was a new venture for the North Missouri Conference. Evidently, it was not only successful, but highly satisfactory as well. When the call for foreign missions was made, over $1,300 was raised, some in cash and the remainder in pledges. The business meetings, while intensely interesting, were particularly free from any friction, and yet all the work and plans were freely discussed. Almost every measure was passed unanimously. Many expressed the thought that this was the very best and most practical meeting they had ever attended, and that they had received more real help for daily living than ever before. Missionary meetings were held each day, and were attended by the entire camp. Many who had been standing in the market-place, because no one had hired them, were given work in the Lord's vineyard. From the very first, the outside attendance was good, but it increased toward the close of the meeting. A tent will be left on the ground, and a series of meetings will be held for the benefit of the people of the city. All went home better prepared to enter life's stern conflicts, and with the determination not only to live nearer the Lord the coming year, but to do more for him, that other precious ones not now of this fold may rejoice with us in this blessed truth before another year has passed. Along Alaska's Seacoast
By Fred M. Temple
In giving a report of our work in this field, I can tell only of my personal experience. I am all alone in this great northern territory, but my courage is good. The only Sabbath-school in Alaska is composed of one other person besides myself,—a Sabbath-school of two. At times when I see the great need in this field, I wish that I possessed an aeroplane, equipped with wireless telegraphy, with which to spread the good news of the gospel. The words of an old Indian chief to whom I was giving a Bible reading while seated on the end of a block of stove-wood in his humble camp, keep ringing in my ears: “We poor natives, we need help; we poor natives, we need help.” This has spurred me on to some definite action to give them help. I have nearly completed a boat, a power-cruiser, with sleeping accommodations for six persons, bath-room, toilet, medicine- and emergency-case, and room for two or three tons of freight, for carrying a stock of books and papers. This boat is of special design, and being well built, will withstand the roughest seas. My plan is to spend another year in southern Alaska, then to work along the coast toward Nome, a distance of about three thousand miles. Though not so far away as many imagine, Alaska has been neglected. We are dealing with a floating population of all nationalities, a rough, hardy class of fishermen, miners, and trappers. A short time ago, while visiting the dirty little shack of an old hermit, he showed me a dollar which had been lying on his table for over two years. It had been given to him by a noted checker player, whom he had beaten. He said: “That dollar ain’t doin’ me any good layin’ there. Could I buy a Bible with it?” I assured him that he could. That dollar may yet lead him to a new life. A native to whom I had shown the book “Daniel and the Revelation,” said, with tears in his eyes: “That’s just the book I want; I have been tangled up on those things for a long time.” In this section of the United States the people need the Word of God. Truly it is a neglected and needy field. A Good Testimony
By F. G. Lane
A LITTLE experience which at first seemed rather discouraging to us, but later proved encouraging, as the Lord turned it to his own glory, we will pass on to the readers of the REVIEW. A certain woman who had accepted the truth, and who we hoped would become a faithful child of God, was visited by the wife of one of the citizens here (who, by the way, introduced us to his little circle of influence as Antichrist, false prophet, etc.). She succeeded in convincing this woman that she was being greatly deceived, that the Sabbath was only for the Jews, and was nailed to the cross; not only that, but a temporary spirit of hatred for all Sabbath-keepers was aroused in her. Of course she immediately ceased attending our meetings. This occurred over three months ago. The other day I received word from a cousin of hers asking that I come and instruct her in the different points of our faith. During my first visit I asked her concerning her cousin who had turned from the truth. Her reply was: “She doesn’t attend service anywhere now. She says that she is disgusted with the various missions because of the continual strife and contention among the members—except the Seventh-day Adventist mission. She says: ‘That is my church. The members seem to be as one family. There is a spirit of love and unity there which is not found elsewhere, and I shall return some day.’” It was because of this good testimony that the cousin sent for me to come and instruct her in the truth, and she has accepted all so far. Thus, while there may be many little things in the life of the missionary tending to discourage him, yet he can see that the Lord is going on before, and that doors are being rapidly opened for the closing up of the work. There are places opening before us now into which we should enter, but thus far we have been unable to do so. When we came to Caracas, we found a company waiting for some one to come to teach them the truth. These are now rejoicing in the message. No doubt there are other waiting ones. I learned some time ago of a certain village in the country to which a young woman, having been converted, went, and succeeded in gathering a little company out of Babylon. They have no leader, they belong to no church, they are educated in no creed. Possibly they are waiting for some one to bring them the truth. I hope to visit this village soon.18 Just yesterday I learned of another case. A Spaniard, who through the study of his Bible was converted to Christ, separated from Rome, and has won several others to the Lord. Possibly these, as the company in Caracas, are only waiting for some one to bring them the message. We want to visit this place as soon as possible, yet it seems that the work in the city demands all our time. We can be in but one place at a time. Is there not some one who will come over and help us give the message to this people? Venezuela is a large country. The people are in the grossest darkness. There is no land more in need of the gospel than this. From the darkness and superstition of Romish civilization to the lowest cannibal, are souls to be reached by the last message. Truly the work is great, but our Captain goes on before, and we are all of good courage. Solusi (Africa) Mission
By W. C. Walston
We are glad to report that “all’s well” at Solusi. Our large family of over eighty persons is in good health, and all are of good courage. Our crops, of which we had a bountiful supply, are all harvested. Mealies demand a fair price. No cattle disease has come among our cattle, although it is not far away. Our school numbers about one hundred, with seventy in the home. The interest is excellent, and Brother and Sister Wilson are doing good work for the natives, and enjoy the school work. Mrs. Walston and I have just returned from a trip, visiting some of the out-schools. We went with the mule wagon and camp outfit, and were away eight days, traveling nearly one hundred fifty miles and camping on the veldt. It was rather cold at night, the water in the water bucket freezing sometimes; but we had a profitable time, visited five schools, and called the natives together at nearly all the schools, having service with them. This they enjoyed, and it was encouraging to the teachers. We found the attendance at the schools very good, considering the disadvantage of having the white labor agents going through the country compelling the young men to go to the towns and mines to work. This seems to be one of the latest methods of compelling the natives to work. At the school at Mkupavula there are over fifty in attendance. We have three calls for out-schools at places where there is a large number of natives, and we are sending teachers to fill these openings. This will make the eleven schools, with an attendance of about three hundred students. We have selected a plot of ground, and have set out fifty-eight fruit-trees of different varieties. We hope to be able to grow our own fruit soon. We plan to put out more if these trees live and do well. It has always been very difficult to grow fruit-trees here, because of the white ant, but we have placed our trees where there are no ants, and we hope to succeed. The spiritual interest is good in the school, and our church is well filled each Sabbath with natives living near the mission. We visit our white neighbors, giving them reading-matter, also sending them the Sentinel; they return our visits and appear friendly. The Lord is blessing our work in many ways, and we praise his name for these blessings. We have perplexities, but try to look on the encouraging side. We are glad to see the good reports of work done in other parts of the field, and we know the message is onward, and will soon be finished. Then there will be rest for the faithful. “In due season we shall reap, if we faint not.” Operation of Sunday Laws in Newfoundland
By C. H. Keslake
THE first conviction for Sunday desecration (?) on this island took place on August 26. At Englee, on the northeast coast of the island, two of our brethren, fishermen, were tried and fined, with the alternative of fourteen days' imprisonment. The brethren could not conscientiously pay the fine, and appealed the case. Later when they learned that should the case again be decided against them, they would have to bear all the expenses of the suit, they determined to abandon the appeal, if possible, and go to prison. Whether the magistrate has granted their request, I have no means of knowing, and can not know until the mail-boat returns from the north, which will be in about two weeks. The brethren were tried at the instigation of a minister of Englee. When upbraided for his conduct by one who is not a Christian, but a nominal member of his church, his reply was that as a minister it was his duty to "protect the Sabbath from being desecrated." Brother Dower, one of the convicted brethren, writes quite cheeringly of the situation, and rejoices that he is accounted worthy to suffer for Christ. This brother was formerly a Roman Catholic. His wife was the first to accept the truth in Englee. A very strong feeling exists on the part of many in favor of Sunday enforcement, the leaders in the movement being Methodists. To-day while I was conversing with two prominent merchants of St. John's, a Methodist and a Catholic, the former was quite intolerant in his expressions, advising all Seventh-day Adventists to get out from under the flag of Great Britain if they do not want to obey the law of the land. The Catholic, however, expressed the opinion that in the case referred to, it was clearly religious persecution. It must be said that at present the Catholics here are more tolerant toward religious liberty than many others. When I heard that the case at Englee was impending, I went to see the minister of justice. He said that, having received complaints from Englee, he could but order the magistrate to proceed against the brethren; yet he expressed the opinion that if the case was appealed to the supreme court of Newfoundland, it would be quashed on the ground that fishermen are not tradesmen nor artificers within the meaning of the law. The act under which our brethren were arrested was that of Charles the Second, issued in 1607. Nobody seemed to know that it was in force in Newfoundland until quite recently. We shall keep the readers of the REVIEW informed of further developments; and we ask all to remember the work here in their prayers. Taking Advantage of Circumstances
By A. C. Selmon, M. D.
SOME recent events have made it manifest that the enemy is becoming very much alarmed because of the literature that is going out in an ever-increasing stream from our Mission Press. But we move forward in the fear of God, assured that it is his purpose that this final call to repentance must go to the remotest bounds of the Chinese empire. Fulfilling signs of the end create a demand for our literature; for the explanations that we present appeal even to the heathen. We have recently seen a remarkable instance of this kind in South China. Brother J. P. Anderson reports that there was a very severe earthquake recently in the city of Hai-feng. This is a seaport city on the east coast of the Kwangtung province. In the afternoon of the day preceding the earthquake, one of our Wai-chow-fu colporteurs arrived in the city. That night the earthquake came and did great damage. The next morning our brother went out on the street to sell the (Chinese) Signs of the Times, and it so happened that the issue he had was one in which the subject of earthquakes was dealt with quite fully, in an illustrated article that19 pointed out their significance as signs of the soon coming of Christ. The colporteur no sooner began to proclaim aloud that he had a paper telling all about earthquakes and their significance than the people besieged him for papers, and in one short hour he sold out his entire supply of seven hundred copies. Brother Fred Lee and Dr. M. M. Kay report an interesting experience of our Ying-shang colporteurs. The colporteurs arrived in a city while representatives of the British and American Cigarette Company were busy putting their glaring posters on every bare wall in the place, and giving out their vile bait in the form of free packages of cigarettes. There were many of the better class of citizens who were indignant because of this. The issue of the paper that the colporteurs had with them contained an article dealing with the evils of the cigarette, and illustrating it with a cut showing a young boy in the coils of a horrible snake. This paper was just the one for the occasion, and the colporteurs sold several hundred copies before they left the city. Our brethren were greatly encouraged by this; for they felt that God had directed to that city for that very time and purpose. During the first half of this present year, so many foreign workers have returned to the States that we for a time felt that we probably would not be able to push the work very rapidly; but the Lord is showing us that he is not dependent upon numbers, and for these six months we have to report most encouraging progress. Over one hundred believers have been baptized, and the number of inquirers and interested ones has greatly increased. At the close of 1910 the press was shipping out an average of 12,500 copies of the paper monthly. The issue has been growing from month to month, and we now have orders for thirty thousand of the regular issue for August. When the Lord raises up and sends us a few consecrated men to take the oversight of the colporteur work in China, and help to train our colporteurs, the sales of our paper can be quickly quadrupled. We have long been praying for these men, and we ask that you pray with us. A. C. SELMON, M. D. Porto Rico
By William E. Steele
MAYAGUEZ.—I am glad to be able to report some progress in the work in Porto Rico. Although the interest in the city is not so great as we should wish, nevertheless some are giving heed to the message, and we hope soon to see many leaving all to follow the Lord. We have four appointments in different parts of the country, and some results are already seen. The enemy is aroused and is doing all he can to hinder the work; but, thank God, nothing can be done against the truth. As Satan can bring no accusation against us from a Biblical standpoint, he contents himself with leading his agents to ridicule the truth. We are happy to be considered worthy to be counted Israelites indeed. WONSAN.—When we look at the work that is to be done, it seems that it moves slowly; but while the enemy is at work, we are thankful to know that the Lord is working also. Besides the two organized companies here on the east coast, the truth is represented in four other places. The coming months we hope to spend in bringing out companies at these places. One of these four places is across the border, in Manchuria. Last fall one of the believers from Wonsan moved there. I hope to be able to visit him sometime during the year. We can only feel thankful for what the Lord has done and is doing, and seek to bring ourselves to that place where we may be more efficient in the Master’s vineyard. We have four men to whom we give sufficient work to pay for their living expenses while they are studying that they may give the truth to their countrymen. Two of them, I think, will soon be able to work. We are well, and I think never enjoyed our work better. W. R. SMITH. Ladysmith (Wis.) Camp-Meeting
By John Hoffman
The brethren in the northern woods of Wisconsin are not very rich in this world's goods, and they find it difficult to attend the yearly camp-meetings which are held in the central or southern portion of the State; consequently, the conference arranges to hold a local camp-meeting in that part of the State to accommodate these brethren. This year such a meeting was held at the little city of Ladysmith, August 22-27. The attendance was not large. On the Sabbath there were about one hundred forty present. As there was no business to come before the meeting, the time was wholly taken up in general instruction, with preaching in the evenings. Elder H. R. Johnson conducted two Bible studies daily, which were of a nature to draw every one nearer to the Master. Brother I. A. Ford's talks on practical missionary work were very helpful and inspiring. The children and young people had a few meetings by themselves in another tent. On the Sabbath, after a talk by Elder Johnson, a number came forward to consecrate their lives to God and his service, some for the first time; and in the afternoon nine precious souls were buried with their Lord in baptism, rising to walk in newness of life. Just at sunset Brother P. C. Hanson was set apart for the gospel ministry by ordination. North Michigan
By K. C. Russell
The camp-meeting in the North Michigan Conference was held in Traverse City, Mich., August 24 to September 3. The camp was pleasantly located on the west side of the city, within easy access of the citizens. The attendance of our people was much larger than usual, and besides, there was a fair attendance of those not of our faith at the evening and Sunday afternoon services. Harmony prevailed throughout the entire conference proceedings. Elder J. Irwin was chosen president for another term. There was a cheerful and willing spirit manifested on the part of the people to respond to the full extent of their ability, to the various financial calls that were made from time to time during the meeting. In addition to the regular conference workers, there were in attendance, Dr. D. H. Kress, Profs. O. J. Graf, R. U. Garrett, and Clifford Russell, Brethren S. N. Curtiss, J. B. Blosser, and J. W. Mace, and the writer. From the first, the services were attended with much of the Spirit of God, as was evidenced by the fact that twenty-nine precious souls followed their Lord in the sacred rite of baptism. We believe that new courage will take possession of the people in this conference as the result of this meeting. WRITING under date of May 10, Sister Thorpe, of Batavia, Java, says: “On Friday my husband had quite an interesting experience on a Calcutta vessel. He went down to the port to pay for some health foods that had just been received from Australia, and after transacting the business, he went to the wharf to see if he could find any one with whom he could converse. His attention was directed to this vessel, and he went on board. He got into conversation with the third officer, which led to his being asked into the officers’ cabin, where he gave a three hours’ Bible reading to three of the officers. Two of these especially showed great interest. “The next day, Sabbath, as the boat was to leave, my husband took over four hundred pages of literature for them to read, and also gave them a copy of ‘Daniel and the Revelation.’ We trust that God’s good Spirit will accompany the reading-matter, and cause these men to walk in the light. They told my husband that he was the first white man they had spoken to for three months, and they were very cordial, and seemed greatly to enjoy the Bible talk and the literature. It is not usual to have such experiences in these waters.” Side Trips From Manila
By R. A. Caldwell
By sea and by land the message is to go to every tongue and people. This means that uncomfortable journeys are to be made. In an island field, with small, poorly equipped steamers, this is fully realized. On the coast of Manila Bay is a small province, with a few miniature towns. Another province, with a small population on the outside coast, until now has not been worked. As the boat service is poor, a time has to be chosen when typhoons are not likely to occur, for at such times the boats are unable to call at these towns. We have no literature in the language of these people; but about twenty families in one small town can read Spanish, so it makes the trip worth while. It is almost six years since the work was first started in the Philippines, yet many provinces of this island of Luzon are untouched. R. A. CALDWELL. THERE are seventeen new Sabbath-keepers at Dexter, Maine, as the result of tent-meetings. ON a recent Sabbath, four young people followed their Lord in baptism at Brownsville, Ore. THE last Sabbath of the East Kansas camp-meeting, which was held at Fort Scott, twenty-eight precious souls were baptized. ELDER W. H. SMITH held a baptismal service in Irvington, N. J., the last Sabbath in August, when eleven willing souls were buried in baptism. SIX persons have begun to keep the Sabbath as a result of the effort in Harrisburg, Pa. At Wilkes-Barre seven members who had previously been baptized were recently added to the church. Seoul, Korea
By R. C. Wangerin
I AM at home once more, after an absence of five weeks and one day. I have been at Wonsan, on the northeast coast, assisting Elder W. R. Smith in our first tent effort for Korea. I am sorry to be unable to report any glowing success. We had a hard time securing a location. All our plans seemed crossed and counteracted; and finally, when we were in possession of an excellent site, the spirit- and devil-worshipers prevented us from preaching the religion of Jesus. We were compelled to retreat, after several days of fighting, to our own grounds. These were at some distance from the people, and consequently our attendance was small. Our meetings did not turn out as we had expected, so we devoted our time to house-to-house visitation and to the distribution of the printed page. It seems to me that now is the time when all, both priest and people, should weep between the porch and the altar, be thoroughly cleansed from every sin, receive the outpouring of the Spirit of God, finish the work, and be prepared to leave this rebellion and sin, and to be at home with our Father in heaven. Five Baptisms in Colorado
DURING August at Deadwood and at Lead City, Colo., Elder E. A. Curtis buried five persons in baptism.