The Southeastern Union Conference Association of Seventh-day Adventists will convene at 10:30 A. M., Monday, April 3, 1916, at 508 East Fair St., Atlanta, Ga. At this session trustees will be chosen, amendments to the constitution will be made, and such other business transacted as may be proper to come before the meeting.
W. H. BRANSON, President.
W. H. WILLIAMS, Secretary.
NOTICES AND APPOINTMENTS
The Atlanta Sanitarium Association
By W. H. BRANSON; W. H. WILLIAMS
THE Atlanta Sanitarium Association of Seventh-day Adventists will convene at 10:30 A. M., Monday, April 3, 1916, at 508 East Fair St., Atlanta, Ga. At this session trustees will be chosen, amendments to the constitution will be made, and such other business transacted as may be proper to come before the meeting. W. H. BRANSON, President. W. H. WILLIAMS, Secretary.
Southern Union Conference Association
By S. E. Wight; G. H. Curtis
NOTICE is hereby given that the fifth biennial session of the constituency of the Southern Union Conference Association of Seventh-day Adventists will be held in the chapel of the Southern Publishing Association, 2123 Twenty-fourth Ave. N., Nashville, Tenn., at 9 A. M., Monday, March 27, 1916, for the purpose of electing a board of directors for the ensuing quadrennial term, and for the transaction of such other business as may properly come before the meeting.
S. E. WIGHT, President.
G. H. CURTIS, Secretary.
Southern Union Conference
By S. E. Wright; G. H. Curtis
THE first meeting of the seventh biennial session of the Southern Union Conference of Seventh-day Adventists will be held in the chapel of the Southern Publishing Association, 2123 Twenty-fourth Ave. N., Nashville, Tenn., at 9 A. M., Wednesday, March 22, 1916. Each conference is entitled to one delegate for its organization, and to one additional delegate for each fifty of its church organization.
S. E. WRIGHT, President,
G. H. CURTIS, Secretary.
Legal Meeting of the Southern Training School
By W. H. Branson; A. N. Atterberry
WE hereby call a meeting of the Southern Training School of Seventh-day Adventists, Inc., to meet in the Seventh-day Adventist church building, 508 East Fair St., Atlanta, Ga., at 10 A. M., Monday, April 3, 1916, to elect trustees, to change the constitution and by-laws, and to do such other business as may properly come before the meeting.
W. H. BRANSON, President.
A. N. ATTERBERRY, Secretary.
Columbia Union Conference Association
By B. G. Wilkinson; R. T. Dowsett
THE legal meeting of the Columbia Union Conference Association of Seventh-day Adventists will convene in the auditorium of the Carnegie Library, Lang and Hamilton Avenues, Pittsburgh, Pa., in connection with the Columbia Union Conference, and will hold its first meeting at 10:45 A. M., Tuesday, March 14, 1916, for the transaction of such business as may come before the constituent body, which is composed of the delegates of the Columbia Union Conference.
B. G. WILKINSON, Chairman.
R. T. DOWSETT, Secretary.
Obituaries
Roberts.— John N. Roberts was born in Henry County, Indiana, Oct. 19, 1847. In 1891 he accepted present truth, and was a consistent Christian until his death, which occurred at his home, near Geuda Springs, Kans., Dec. 19, 1915. He is survived by a wife and seven children, who are comforted by the hope of a soon-coming Saviour. Irene Roberts.
Fletcher.— Albert T. Fletcher was born in Nov. 4, 1851, and died suddenly Jan. 17, 1916. He was united in marriage with Miss B. H. Hall, of Michigan, March 7, 1880, and soon after this they both joined the Seventh-day Adventist Church. His wife and one daughter are left to mourn. Brother Fletcher spent the last twenty-five years of his life in Salt Lake City, Utah, and rests in the cemetery at that place. W. M. Adams.
Armand.— Mrs. Elizabeth Armand died at her home, near Osgood, Ind., Jan. 13, 1916. She was born near Athens, Ohio, June 7, 1847. Sister Armand accepted present truth in 1892, and was a faithful member of the Cincinnati church at the time of her death. Although a great sufferer for years, she was zealous in the truth, and earnest in her efforts to win others to her Saviour. Her death is mourned by her husband, a son, and a daughter. T. H. Behrens.
Sherwood.— Harriott Skinner was born in Erie County, Pennsylvania, Feb. 28, 1827. She was married to Levi Sherwood in New York, Feb. 28, 1849. Of six children born to this union five live to mourn the loss of a loving mother. Her death occurred in Seattle, Wash., Oct. 21, 1915. She was an earnest Christian from the age of fourteen until called by death. Her Bible was her daily companion. We feel confident that she sleeps in Jesus. S. N. Rittenhouse.
Jackson.— Flora G. Keener was born in Morrow County, Ohio, May 12, 1862. She was united in marriage with Theodore Jackson, March 20, 1885. To this union were born seven children. Our sister accepted present truth in 1893. The third angel’s message was very dear to her, and the hope of soon meeting her Saviour cheered her to the end of life. She fell asleep at her home, near Hicksville, Ohio, Dec. 31, 1915. The funeral service was in charge of Elder H. H. Burkholder. B. E. Acton.
Wilde.— Died in Mountain View, Cal., Jan. 10, 1916, Mrs. Helen Mar Wilde, aged 65 years and 5 days. She was born in Sodus, N. Y. When she was fifteen years of age, her family moved to Michigan, and three years later she was married to Ernest Hutchinson. Of their three children two sons have an active part in the work of God today. In 1895 she was married to W. B. Wilde, and to her seven stepchildren she gave a mother’s tender care. Funeral services were conducted by the writer, assisted by Elder A. O. Tait. M. C. Wilcox.
Clause.— Mrs. Rachel Lucinda Clause was born near New Haven, Ohio, Nov. 3, 1842. She was married to John D. Clause on Dec. 3, 1861. They became members of the Cincinnati church in 1913. Our sister loved the truth, and did what she could to give the third angel’s message to others. Her death occurred Jan. 17, 1916. She is survived by an aged companion and nine children. J. H. Behrens.
Smith.— Laura Smith was born in Waterloo, Canada, Feb. 12, 1826. She united with the Seventh-day Adventist church of Owosso, Mich., in 1893. The Bible gave her much comfort, especially during the last year of her life, when failing eyesight made it impossible for her to do much active work. Her death occurred near Corunna, Mich., Jan. 19, 1916. The funeral services were conducted by Pastor H. B. Westcott. R. Roy Nickels.
Wessner.— Mrs. Amy Weesner, née Collison, was born in England, Aug. 31, 1875, and died at her home, in Parsons, Kans., Jan. 4, 1916. She is survived by her husband, a son, and a daughter. For ten years she was a member of the Seventh-day Adventist Church, and died in hope of a part in the first resurrection. She was an active worker in the church, where she will be greatly missed, as well as in her home. Dan E. Huffman.
Peters.— Mary Haur was born in Germany, April 22, 1840. She was united in marriage with John Peters in 1865, and three children were born to them. The family came to America and settled in Oklahoma. About ten years ago Sister Peters united with the Seventh-day Adventist Church. Her death occurred in Coffeyville, Kans., Jan. 24, 1916. We feel confident that she sleeps in Jesus. A son and a daughter survive. A. B. Campbell.
Lathrop.— Ella C. Gallea was born in Outagamie County, Wisconsin, July 25, 1856. At the age of seventeen she was married to Willard Lathrop. Twelve children were born to them, eleven of whom, with the husband and father, are left to mourn the death of their loved one. Sister Lathrop united with the Seventh-day Adventist Church at an early age, and continued faithful until her death, which occurred in Appleton, Wis., Jan. 17, 1916. She sleeps in hope. E. F. Ferris.
Hensley.— Nancy Annis Biggerstaff was born in Mullenberg County, Kentucky, March 27, 1830. She was married to William Wallace Hensley Dec. 18, 1856, and to them were born ten children, eight of whom survive. Sister Hensley gave her heart to the Saviour in early youth, and became a member of the Seventh-day Adventist Church in 1886. She was faithful to the close of life, and fell asleep in “the blessed hope,” at the home of her daughter, in Severy, Kans., Jan. 20, 1916. E. Harris.
Winterton.— Louis Samuel Winterton was born in Seward, Nebr., July 15, 1892, and died Nov. 9, 1915, in Lake Charles, La., as a result of injuries received in a railroad wreck. Louis was baptized in Los Angeles, Cal., and held membership in the Carr Street church. For a time he was a student in the school at Graysville, Tenn. His parents, two brothers, and other relatives and friends are left to mourn, but they sorrow in hope of the resurrection morning soon to come. Mrs. C. B. Towler.
Green.— Fanny Luana Green was born in Boxbutte County, Nebraska, Dec. 18, 1889. In 1905 the family moved to Spokane, Wash., and there she united with the Seventh-day Adventist Church. After finishing high school she attended the Walla Walla College, and later took the nurses’ course at the sanitarium there. Her health failed just as she was nearly through her training, but during her long illness she never murmured nor complained. Her death occurred in Monrovia, Cal., Dec. 28, 1915. Words of comfort were spoken by Elder V. H. Lucas. The parents, one sister, and three brothers are left to mourn. Alberta J. Green.
Simonton.— Mrs. Lucy J. Simonton was born in Canada, in 1850. After coming to Michigan, she united with the Seventh-day Adventist Church, being baptized by Elder Horton nearly thirty years ago. Her health failed four years ago, and until October of last year she made her home with her daughter in Oregon. She died at the La Grande Hospital Nov. 5, 1915. Interment took place in Michigan. E. E. Smith.
Deyo.— Mrs. H. M. Deyo was born near Cleveland, Ohio, Oct. 13, 1841, and died in Fitzgerald, Ga., Jan. 13, 1916. She accepted present truth in Siloam Springs, Ark., in July, 1907, and was a faithful, cheerful Christian to the end, beloved by all who knew her. She is survived by three daughters and four sons. The funeral service was conducted by the writer. Interment took place at Strawberry Point, Iowa. J. A. Strickland.
Dixon.— N. P. Dixon was born in Lapeer, Mich., May 26, 1841, and died in Garden City, Kans., Jan. 14, 1916. He was united in marriage with Miss Angelett[e] Laman in 1864, and to them were born three children, all of whom are living. Brother Dixon accepted present truth in 1856, and spent many years in the canvassing work. He fell asleep with a firm hope in the speedy triumph of the message he loved so well. E. T. Wilson.
Thomas.— Robert Thomas was born in South Wales, March 26, 1845, and died at the Soldiers’ Home in Dayton, Ohio, Dec. 28, 1915. He served in the Union Army for more than three years. In 1881 he was married to Rose J. Twilger, at Mankato, Minn. Five children were born to them, of whom four are left to mourn. Brother Thomas accepted present truth twenty-three years ago, through the efforts of Elder J. S. Shrock, and sleeps in the blessed hope. J. J. Graf.
Pooley.— Margaret Pooley was born in north Ireland, and after the death of her husband she, with her three daughters, came to America. For several years she lived in Detroit, Mich., then came to Battle Creek, where she united with the church. Later she went to live with a daughter in California. She soon returned, however, to the people of her choice. Five years ago she began to fail mentally, and her death occurred in the hospital at Kalamazoo, Mich., Jan. 14, 1916. She was 82 years of age. Geo. E. Langdon.
Keslar.— Mercy M. Briggs was born in Monterey, Mich., Sept. 25, 1860. She was married twice, and was the mother of nine children, five of whom survive. Her first husband, Ernest Eggleston, died in 1891, and her second companion, Jay Keslar, in 1908. She was a faithful wife and mother. Her death occurred at the Bronson Hospital, in Kalamazoo, Mich., Jan. 7, 1916, following an operation. Funeral services were conducted by the writer, at Grand Rapids, Mich. C. F. McVagh.
Pink.— Our aged and beloved Brother Pink, retired chief boatswain in His Majesty’s Royal Navy, died at his home in Chatham, Ontario, Dec. 27, 1915, in his eighty-eighth year. He was a native of Devon, England, where he accepted present truth, and became a member of the church at Plymouth, May 5, 1906. At once he undertook the circulation of our literature, and after four years of faithful labor in England came to Canada, and settled in Hamilton, Ontario, where he continued to sell our magazines. It can be said of him that he “kept the faith.” F. C. Webster.
Cope.— James W. Cope was born in Hebron, Ind., March 13, 1834. He was married to Caroline Grossman June 27, 1875, and to this union were born three children. Brother Cope accepted the third angel’s message in 1886 under the labors of Elders Stureman, Hoffman, and Harrison; and the truth was very dear to him till the last moments of his life. He passed away Dec. 30, 1915. His relatives and many friends bear witness to his exemplary and consistent life. Funeral services were conducted by the writer, assisted by Elders C. McReynolds and Luther Warren. Francis M. Burg.22
McDaniels.— John McDaniels was born in New York in 1833, and died March 30, 1915. Father was a good man and an earnest Christian. For forty years he was a subscriber to the Review and Herald. He sleeps in the hope of eternal life. Mrs. Frances Cox.
Donnelly.— Gladys Irene Donnelly, six-year-old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Donnelly, of Coffeyville, Kans., died Feb. 4, 1916. This sudden death was a great shock to the parents, but they are sustained by the blessed hope. Words of comfort were spoken by the writer. A. B. Campbell.
Morris.— Mrs. Mary Temperance Morris of Alabama, was born Nov. 7, 1864, and died in Formosa, Fla., Jan. 30, 1916. She accepted present truth more than seven years ago, and continued a faithful, devout member of the Seventh-day Adventist Church until her death. She is survived by her husband, one daughter, one sister, and two brothers. LeRoy T. Crisler.
Terry.— Byrd Terry died Feb. 2, 1916, aged 73 years. He was an earnest Christian, and during his long illness his trust in God never faltered, even though his companion was very sick at the same time. Brother Terry was one of those who suffered persecution for the truth’s sake twenty-five years ago, and we feel confident that he fell asleep in Jesus. B. T. Walker.
Philo.— L. J. Philo was born in Danville, Mich., May 9, 1868, and died at his home, near Berrien Springs, Mich., Jan. 21, 1916. He is survived by his wife, three daughters, and two sons. Brother Philo was a faithful member of the Berrien Springs church, and the bereaved family have the comforting assurance that he sleeps in hope of a soon-coming Saviour. C. A. Russell.
Baillie.— Myrtle Hickerson was born in Baker County, Oregon, Dec. 8, 1897. In 1913 she was baptized and became a member of the Seventh-day Adventist Church. March 16, 1915, she was married to Lloyd Baillie. Her death occurred Jan. 18, 1916. Her infant child is buried with her. Her husband, parents, five brothers, and seven sisters are left to mourn. Jay J. Nethery.
Zollner.— Florence Ella Zollner died at the home of her parents, Jan. 25, 1916. She was born in Canby, Oregon, May 16, 1900. Her short life was spent in an earnest effort to serve her Master, and she fell asleep happy in the knowledge of sins forgiven. The sorrowing relatives and friends are comforted by the assurance that she will come forth in the first resurrection. Ella P. Morris.
Hampton.— After a lingering illness of several months, Mrs. Laura Hampton, of Jackson, Tenn., died Jan. 29, 1916, aged 63 years. About eighteen years ago she accepted present truth, receiving baptism from Elder W. R. Burrow. She is survived by two sons, one daughter, also by two brothers. Her home was in Jackson for many years, and she was much loved by all who knew her. W. R. Elliott.
Draper.— Unie Georgetta Laughery was born in New London, Ohio, Oct. 30, 1882. At the age of fifteen years she was baptized and became a member of the Seventh-day Adventist church of Camden, Ohio, where she continued to hold membership until her death, which occurred in Wellington, Ohio, Dec. 18, 1915. Her marriage to Archie Draper took place Sept. 12, 1900, and her husband, with their two children, also her mother, and three sisters are left to mourn. R. S. Lindsay.
Dewsbury.— Robert Dewsbury was born in York, England, Sept. 21, 1839. When he was a boy of twelve, his parents came to Canada. In 1864 he was united in marriage with Miss Elizabeth Brown, and they moved to Michigan. In 1886 they came to Virginia, settling on a farm near Church Road, which has since been their home. Brother Dewsbury was a devout Christian, and highly esteemed by all his neighbors and friends. His companion and nine children mourn, but not without hope. L. O. Gordon.
Brand.— H. H. Brand was born Sept. 11, 1885, and died in Los Angeles, Cal., Jan. 15, 1916. While engaged in mission work in Chicago, Ill., he met Mrs. Sadie Monshunt, who became his wife. In 1895 they were sent by the General Conference to Hilo, Hawaii, as missionaries, where they labored faithfully, raising up a church and establishing a school. The funeral service was conducted by the writer. H. S. Prenier.
Garvin.— Georgie Genevieve Garvin was born Sept. 10, 1902, in Caldwell, Idaho. In 1912 she was baptized and became a member of the Seventh-day Adventist Church. She was a devout little Christian. On the morning of Jan. 30, 1916, the buggy in which she and her sister were driving to church school was struck by a passenger train, and Genevieve died the following day at the Boise Hospital. The sorrowing parents and other relatives are comforted by the promises of God. Jay J. Nethery.
Isetin.— Senna Isetin, née Coon, was born in Milton, Wis., Feb. 8, 1870. She was married to Louis Isetin Oct. 31, 1897. In 1884 she accepted Christ, and united with the Seventh-day Adventist Church, receiving baptism by Elder H. R. Johnson. From 1895 until her death she followed her Lord in every known duty, regardless of the cost. Her death, which occurred at her home, near Grandmarsh, Wis., Jan. 5, 1916, is mourned by her husband and an adopted daughter, and the parents. G. P. Gaede.
Kelly.— Mrs. Joseph Kelly, née Tuttle, was born July 20, 1866, and died at the family home, in Shelbyville, Ill., Jan. 16, 1916. Dec. 24, 1885, she was married to Joseph Kelly, and to this union were born thirteen children. She accepted the third angel’s message ten years ago, and was a faithful member of the Seventh-day Adventist Church until her death. Her companion and seven children mourn; also three brothers. Sister Kelly was highly respected by all who knew her, and her death will be keenly felt among a large circle of friends, as well as in her home. P. C. Hanson.
Stanton.— Lewis Henry Stanton was born in Newark, N. J., Jan. 28, 1835, and died at his home in Charlotte, Mich., Oct. 31, 1915. He was married to Angeline Stillman Feb. 12, 1856. Five children were born to them. In 1870 he united with the Seventh-day Adventist Church. Mother died in 1889, and three years later father was married to Mary J. Crane. He had implicit faith in God, and died trusting all to his heavenly Father. His aged companion, two daughters, and one sister are left to mourn. Funeral services were conducted by Elder F. A. Wright. Elizabeth Gregg.
Sweetzer.— Died near St. Helena, Cal., Mary Howard Sweetzer, Jan. 16, 1916, aged 71 years. Sister Sweetzer was of pure Indian blood. In girlhood she lived with a white family in San Francisco, and later was sold to people in Nevada. She ran away to escape a life of slavery, and was adopted by Sister A. A. Howard, of Sacramento, Cal. Her foster mother patiently taught her the precious truths of the advent message, and these she eagerly embraced and faithfully kept to the end of her life. She bore her long illness with Christian patience, and fell asleep happy in Jesus. George W. Rine.
Doney.— Mamie S. Conner was born in Ford County, Illinois, Jan. 22, 1882. Her girlhood days were spent in Grand Island, Nebr. Aug. 11, 1901, she was married to Reynold B. Doney, in Kansas City, Mo. Her health failed in 1910, while they were living in Omaha, Nebr., and the family moved to Torrington, Wyo., in the hope that she would grow stronger. In May, 1915, with her husband and two oldest children, she received baptism and united with the Seventh-day Adventist Church, to which she remained faithful. Her companion and five children, also her parents and one sister, mourn their loss. *
Harmon.— Francis Wilbur Harmon was born in Levant, N. Y., Aug. 7, 1860, and died at his home, in San Fernando, Cal., Jan. 16, 1916. In 1883 he was married to Miss Emily P. Thurston, who, with their four daughters survives. The bereaved ones are sustained by the hope of meeting their loved one at the coming of Jesus. H. S. Prenier.
Hill.— Dr. William Hill died in Rochester, Ind., Jan. 21, 1916, aged 83 years, 10 months, and 18 days. He was married three times, and his last wife, with one son by his first wife, survives. Dr. Hill accepted present truth in 1875, and was a devout Christian. He served as treasurer of the Indiana Conference for twenty years, and was faithful to his duty as a physician, an officer, a citizen, and a Christian. W. A. Young.
Jasperson.— Benjamin Standley Jasperson was born in Wisconsin, July 14, 1892, and died at his home, Feb. 5, 1916, after a lingering illness. Several years ago he found his Saviour, and united with the Seventh-day Adventist Church. That his life was consistent with his profession is the testimony of those who knew him best. He rests in the cemetery near Clintonville, Wis., awaiting the call of the Life-giver. E. F. Ferris.
Winston.— Lucius Winston was born in Albany County, New York, June 25, 1831. In 1861 he was married to Emily Bedell. Five children were born to them, four of whom are living. After her death he was united in marriage with Lizzie Shultz, who, with one daughter and five sons, is left to mourn. Brother Winston accepted present truth in 1870, and from that time until his death, which occurred in Hastings, Nebr., Jan. 15, 1916, he was faithful in his Christian duties. E. C. Blue.
Wilkinson.— Benjamin Franklin Wilkinson was born Nov. 10, 1822, in Westford, Mass., and died at his home, in South Lancaster, Mass., Jan. 21, 1916. In early life he gave his heart to God, and was among those who first embraced the advent message proclaimed in 1844. His trust in God remained steadfast through the years, and he was an active worker in the cause of the Master. In 1903 the family moved to South Lancaster, where his wife died. In 1907 he was married to Mrs. Edith Weston Ball, who tenderly cared for him during his declining days, and who, with two sons and one daughter, is left to mourn. P. F. Bicknell.
Walker.— Mrs. Eliza N. Walker died in Mountain View, Cal., Jan. 12, 1916, at the home of her daughter, Mrs. E. C. Loughborough. Sister Walker, with her late husband, Eli S. Walker, united with the Seventh-day Adventist church at Knoxville, Iowa, in 1858. In 1860 the family moved to Battle Creek, Mich., which was their home till 1905, when Brother and Sister Walker came to Mountain View to reside with their daughter. Brother Walker died Sept. 6, 1907. For the last three years Sister Walker was unable to walk about the house; but her mind was clear, and it was an inspiration to those who visited her to note the strong confidence that she had in the blessed hope of the soon-coming Lord. A. O. Tait.
Elder W. S. Shreve
W. S. Shreve, of Boscobel, Wis., was born in Ohio, Dec. 12, 1847. During his childhood the family moved to Greenwood, Wis. Aug. 23, 1879, he was united in marriage with Susan Fries. Five children were born to them. Brother Shreve embraced present truth in 1879. In 1888 he began public labor, being granted a ministerial license in 1891. Two years later he was ordained to the gospel ministry, and he continued in this work until his death, which occurred at the Madison (Wis.) Sanitarium, Jan. 16, 1916. His companion and five children, together with other relatives and a host of friends, are left to mourn. His hope was bright, and he fell asleep in the full expectation of seeing the King in his beauty when he shall come to awaken his sleeping saints. Words of consolation were spoken by the writer. G. P. Gaede.
Articles in the April Number
The following list of titles to articles will show quite well the ground covered in the April number:—
Shall We Have a New Bible? Inspiration of the Old Testament Scriptures; The Divine Unity of the Bible; Evidence of Prophecy; Evidence of Science to the Inspiration of the Bible; The Sabbath in the New Testament; Man’s Responsibility; Some Observations on the Grip Plague; Evolution of the Problem of Evil; When Death Entered the World; Significant Events in the Light of Bible Prophecy.
Are your neighbors in need of the message contained in the April number? You can get a package of 50 copies for $2, and either sell them at 10 cents a copy or give them away. Prices: 5 to 40 copies, 5 cents each; 50 or more copies, 4 cents each.
Let your tract society know at once how many you can use.
Old and Young Like It
The regular Instructor has come to be as much appreciated by the adults of the denomination as it is loved by the youth, and the Temperance numbers are the pride of all. The Instructor is an impelling force. It causes people to do things. The following statement, from Othello, Wash., is not an unusual one, but much like hundreds received by the Instructor:—
“EDITOR YOUTH’S INSTRUCTOR: For two hours I have been sitting spellbound with the Temperance Instructor before me. As I read column after column, my cheeks burned with shame that I had not done more for the cause of temperance, and my eyes filled with tears many times at the sad pictures portrayed.
“I am almost forty-three years old. I have been reading the Instructor for a little over thirty years. My husband and I feel that we cannot do without it even though we are no longer young people. We like to know what the young people are doing and what they are reading.
“What a help to the young people the Instructor must be! What an excellent number this Temperance number is!
“As I read this evening, I kept thinking, ‘What can I do for the cause of temperance?’ As I laid down the paper, I decided to send for ten copies to distribute in this neighborhood. Then I picked up the February 15 number and read the “Temperance Branch of the Helping Hand League.”
“So here is my name. I am anxious to help, and willing to join such a band, although I am a busy woman.
“MRS. M. E. SPEDDIE.”
48 a Year, 336 at 9
A LITTLE Washington boy, three years of age, who of course cannot read, looks at the pictures of last year’s Memory Verse Cards, and recites accurately and without hesitation the text of each card—48 in all. At this rate, when he is nine years of age he will have indelibly stamped upon his plastic mind, 336 of the golden texts of the Bible—enough to form his character, to guide him through life, and to make him firm and unswerving in his faith.
The Memory Verse Cards greatly aid the child in memorizing the Scriptures. The cards attract and arrest the attention, focus the thought upon the subject and stamp it upon the mind. When a child can see and handle while he hears, there seems to be a reenforced combination of the triplicate power of the three strongest senses,—sight, touch, and sound,—and the result is a quick and permanent impression upon the mind. The illustrated Memory Verse Card system is, therefore, a great success in our Sabbath schools. These cards are worth far more than they cost. Schools cannot afford to do without them.
“Liberty” Extra
By Editor
ORDERS for large quantities of the Liberty Extra are coming in by mail, telephone, and wire. The first order received for this Extra was from the Southern New England Conference. The 5,000 copies were wanted at once. Other orders for 5,000 copies followed so quickly that our folders have had to run overtime to meet the demand. The present indications are very favorable for a large circulation of this important Extra.
The Liberty Extra deals in a very complete and strong way with the bills pending in Congress for limiting the freedom of the press and the protection of Sunday sacredness. We have never had a stronger extra on any subject than this Extra is on these two important bills that dangerously threaten our special work.
The bill to amend the postal laws is strongly supported in Congress, and has a chance to pass. If we are not unusually active in the prompt circulation of the petitions furnished in each copy of the Extra, it may pass. If this bill becomes a law of the land, the Postmaster-General will have full power to decide whether a paper should be excluded from the mails or not. The existence of our papers would depend upon whether he thought they were “immoral or of a scurrilous character.” If he happened to be a Catholic, he would have to rule in favor of the decision of that church. All Protestant papers would therefore be unmailable sooner or later, because the Catholics have in their official organs already classified any paper in opposition to their church as “immoral and scurrilous.”
Whether the Postmaster-General be a Catholic, or a Protestant, or neither, the full control of the mails by one man cannot be for the best good of the nation, nor for the welfare of publishers. The bill cannot be favorable to our work. We must work hard to defeat it. Liberty Extra and the petitions will do it if we give them a chance.
A New Leaf
By Editor
OUR Sabbath school members will find in the March issue of the Sabbath School Worker a very practical way to turn over a new leaf in the preparation of Sabbath school secretary reports—how to make these reports an interesting and highly profitable part of the day’s exercises, instead of the usual dry, monotonous recitals to which no one cares to listen. The Worker works wonders for workers who want to work well.
Free with “Life and Health”
By Editor
One Year
To all who send us $1 for Life and Health one year, we will send free of charge a copy of Cornforth’s “Food Combinations and Methods of Cooking,” a pamphlet itself well worth the dollar.
George E. Cornforth, for years chef of the New England Sanitarium, has completed this series of scientific studies on cooking and the proper combinations of food—the simplest, most instructive, and valuable lessons ever published.
Knowing these lessons are needed by all, and believing they will be wanted by many when attention has been called to them, we have made arrangements for publishing the full series in pamphlet form, to be given free to all who send $1 for Life and Health for one full year. Though free, they are worth more than $1, for if adopted in the home they not only bring economy, but health, which is of greater value than many dollars.
These lessons do not advocate an impoverished, one-sided, or unappetizing diet, as any one who has had the privilege of partaking of the author’s meals will testify. The author is a skilful cook and a liberal provider, and believes there is sound sense and real health in the intelligent application of the principles which have been given us.
If some have looked upon health reform as something of a reproach, let them make a careful study of these lessons, and carry out the principles on their tables, and they will be delighted not only with the menu provided, but with the results in improved health.
Order Life and Health one year, and “Food Combinations and Methods of Cooking” will be sent to you free. It can be had in no other way.
Order of your conference tract society, or of Life and Health, Takoma Park, Washington, D. C.
The “Instructor” Anti-Tobacco Number
By Editor
MANY temperance workers having objected to the discussion of the tobacco question in the Temperance Annual, it seemed advisable to devote the 1916 Annual wholly to the liquor traffic, and then to issue an anti-tobacco number later. This number is issued March 7 this year. It is a very strong number, and surely not less than a half million copies should be circulated among the boys and young men of this country. Every pupil in public and private schools should have a copy. The girls should not be overlooked, for smoking among girls and women is on the increase. Neither should prisoners and hospital convalescents be forgotten.
This issue contains a masterly article by Dr. Harvey Wiley, a recognized authority. This article should be placed in the hands of every man and boy in the land. It is an exceptionally strong article on the evils of smoking. Dr. Bruce Fink, of the Miami University, also gives statistics of great worth, and many others have contributed their best efforts in making this Anti-Tobacco issue of the Instructor effective for good. With this strong issue we have an opportunity of striking a hard blow at the tobacco evil. There are annually 150,000 bright, energetic American boys taking up the cigarette habit, to their great detriment, if not eternal loss.
Tobacco and liquor are the two great national brain and conscience destroyers, the strongest weapons of evil in the hands of Satan; and he knows the sooner in life he begins his work with them, the sooner will he accomplish his end. When therefore we strike either or both of these evils, we are doing much toward preserving the moral and spiritual nature of men for impressions of gospel truths and the significant events that indicate the soon closing of this world's history.
There is in tobacco a great evil to be met in some way, and we know the Lord expects us to do all we can to undo and forestall the plans of the enemy with his tobacco poison, and we believe the readers of the REVIEW will do their part in the discharge of their personal responsibility at this time. Whatever is done must be done quickly, as we are not sure how long the papers will be supplied. It may not be possible to run extra editions, as in the case of the Temperance Instructor. Let all, therefore, quickly flood the land with the Anti-Tobacco number of the Instructor. Solicit help from churches, Sunday schools, W. C. T. U. organizations, and business men.
Quotations from the Writings of Mrs. E. G. White
By Editor
“WE desire to call the attention of our brethren and sisters who write for the REVIEW, to the necessity of giving definite credit in their articles for quotations which they may make from the writings of Sister White. In articles which we receive, many quotations are made from her writings with no credit whatever, and thus we are unable to verify their correctness. We believe also that these quotations should be confined to extracts from her published works. It does not seem best to publish in the REVIEW quotations which may be made from letters, or manuscript that may be in the possession of the writers of articles, because in such cases we are afforded no opportunity to verify the correctness of the quotations made. If our brethren and sisters will kindly bear these suggestions in mind, it will save much inconvenience to us as well as delay in the publication of their articles.”
A LETTER was received at the General Conference office last week from Sister Salisbury, reporting her interviews with survivors of the “Persia” at Bombay. Brother Salisbury’s roommate was among the survivors, but was injured and had been left in a hospital at Alexandria. As Brother Salisbury’s photograph was shown, several of the passengers remembered having seen him aboard the boat, but did not recall seeing him at the time of the disaster. At last one man, a Mr. Clark, was found who had seen him in the water. The moment Mr. Clark saw the photograph, he said, “Yes, I saw Mr. Salisbury in the water. He was clinging to an oar. He said to me, ‘I haven’t any life belt,’ and as I had a life belt, I gave him a flag locker to which I was clinging. I never saw him after that. This was about fifteen or twenty minutes after the ‘Persia’ sank.” It is thought that Professor Salisbury had provided himself with a life belt, but, as many another man did, gave it to some woman or child. The survivors say that had the boat been able to keep afloat fifteen or twenty minutes, every life might have been saved.
Missionaries Depart; Poem Credit Corrected
On February 22, from Seattle, another party of missionaries left for the Orient, sailing on the steamship “Sado Maru.” Brother Frank Smith and his wife, Dr. Olive Smith, and their daughter Loretta, of Loma Linda, were booked for India, as were also Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Smith, of the Washington Missionary College. To join the mission staff in China were Mr. and Mrs. W. P. Henderson and their little boy, of Mountain View. We are sure these recruits will receive a warm welcome from the workers in India and China
By an oversight no credit was given to the author of the poem “Good Morning” in the Review of February 17. It was written by J. W. Foley, and first published in the New York Sun.
Temperance Campaign in Vermont
ELDER C. S. LONGACRE is now engaged in a temperance campaign in the State of Vermont, where there is a definite temperance issue before the people.
S. E. Kellman Sails for Cuba
BROTHER S. E. KELLMAN, with his wife and two children, sailed from New York, February 19, for Cuba. Brother Kellman goes to take the work of secretary and treasurer of the Cuban Mission, leaving a similar position in the North Michigan Conference.
Porters to Remain in the States
On account of ill health and to secure better advantages for recovery, Brother and Sister R. C. Porter, who were booked to sail from Seattle March 7 for the Asiatic Division, have been recommended by the Mission Board to remain in the States until after the hot season.
Death of Barbarita Brower
A CABLE was received at the Mission Board office last week announcing the death at sea of Barbarita Brower, the little daughter of Brother and Sister J. C. Brower, who were on their way to South America, to join our mission staff in Chile. The funeral was held at Callao, the seaport of Lima. This dear family have the sincere sympathy of the believers in this time of bereavement.
