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Earlier text: Temperance Work of the Emmanuel Missionary College Young People’s Society

South Dakota Conference Association

By E. T. Russell; I. G. Ortner

The annual meeting of the South Dakota Conference Association of Seventh-day Adventists, a corporation of the State of South Dakota, will convene in connection with the State conference and camp meeting, on the camp ground at Watertown, S. Dak., at 11 A. M., June 15, 1915.

Aside from the election of a board of trustees for the ensuing year, the question of moving the offices either into the city of Redfield or into some other city will be brought before the delegates. A full representation is expected at this meeting.

E. T. RUSSELL, President; I. G. ORTNER, Secretary.

Maritime Conference

By GEO. H. SKINNER; L. VAN BUSKIRK

THE Maritime Conference of Seventh-day Adventists will hold its thirteenth annual session at Halifax, Nova Scotia, June 7-13, 1915. The first meeting will be called at 9:30 A. M., Tuesday, June 8, in the Seventh-day Adventist church. May we look for a full delegation from each church? Each church is entitled to one delegate for the organization and to one additional delegate for each fifteen members. Officers will be elected, and such other business as may properly come before the conference will be transacted.

GEO. H. SKINNER, President; L. VAN BUSKIRK, Secretary.

Quebec Conference

By A. V. Olson; F. E. Dufty

The thirty-sixth annual session of the Quebec Conference of Seventh-day Adventists will be held June 17-24, 1915, in connection with the camp meeting at South Stukely, Quebec, for the purpose of electing officers for the ensuing year and the transacting of such other business as may properly come before the meeting. Delegates' credentials should be sent immediately to the conference secretary, F. E. Dufty, 18 Calumet St., Montreal. Each church is entitled to one delegate for its organization and an additional one for each ten of its membership. The first session of the conference will be held at 9 A. M., Friday, June 18. All delegates should be present for the first session.

A. V. OLSON, President;

F. E. DUFTY, Secretary.

North Dakota Conference Association

By S. E. Jackson; J. J. Reiswig

The annual session of the North Dakota Conference Association of Seventh-day Adventists (incorporated) is called to convene in Jamestown, N. Dak., Friday morning, June 25, at ten o'clock. The meeting will be held in connection with the annual camp meeting, and is called for the purpose of electing its trustees for the ensuing year, and such other business as may properly come before this meeting. All accredited delegates to the North Dakota Conference are delegates to this association. The camp meeting will be held June 17-27, on the fairgrounds, which include a beautiful park in the southern part of the city.

S. E. JACKSON, President; J. J. REISWIG, Secretary.

Farm for Sale

FARM of 322 acres of good level land, in northern Alabama. May be subdivided into two farms if desired. One-fifth land cleared, balance in oak timber. Houses on place, with barns. Good water. Owner will give large portion to local and foreign mission work. Parties interested should write Tennessee River Conference, 509 Cole Building, Nashville, Tenn.

New Jersey Conference Association

By A. R. SANDBORN; CLARENCE LAWRY

THE annual session of the New Jersey Conference Association of Seventh-day Adventists (incorporated) will be held in Burlington, N. J., in connection with the New Jersey Conference, June 24 to July 4, 1915. The first meeting will be held at 11 A. M., June 28. At this meeting the board of trustees will be elected for the ensuing year, and such other business transacted as should properly come before the association. All accredited delegates to the New Jersey Conference are delegates to the association.

A. R. SANDBORN, President; CLARENCE LAWRY, Secretary.

The Chesapeake Conference Association

By Roscoe T. Baer; Windom T. Durst

THE Chesapeake Conference Association of Seventh-day Adventists, a body corporate under the laws of the State of Delaware, will hold its annual meeting in connection with the regular conference meeting and camp meeting at Hamilton Avenue Grove, Baltimore, Md., June 24 to July 4, 1915. The first meeting will be held Thursday, July 1, at 11 A. M., for the purpose of electing officers and the transaction of such other business as may properly come before the meeting.

ROSCOE T. BAER, President; WINDOM T. DURST, Secretary.

Interesting Letters

THE following letter, just received, is representative of the many letters that are constantly being sent to the REVIEW by those who have read the paper for a number of years:—

“I am sending a post-office money order in this letter for $2, to renew my subscription for the REVIEW for one year. I wish to say that the years that I have been reading the REVIEW have taught me that it is difficult to live a good, clean, up-to-date, wide-awake Christian life in this message without the REVIEW. I know that it is a medium through which God speaks to his people. It keeps us in touch with all the plans and work of this movement. Its messages are inspiring; its counsels are sound and safe. If we let the REVIEW have its rightful place, it will be a light to guide us through life’s darkest night.

“In my own experience during the fourteen years I have read the REVIEW, I have learned that it always has a message that just fits my case. I have learned that when I am sorely pressed and need human sympathy and counsel, the next issue of the REVIEW generally has just what I need. I really believe the REVIEW has a specific work to do, a message to bear, as much as any individual the Lord ever called. But it cannot do that work except as it can get into the homes and hearts of the people. Praying that it may never lose its bearing till its work is done, I am,

“Sincerely yours,

“WM. E. ESTELLE.”

This letter, which was recently received, will serve as an example of the many letters coming to us concerning the REVIEW Present Truth Series, and referring to other publications previously received:—

“BRETHREN: On the second of this month I was at the Goodview post office, in Virginia. I saw a copy of a sermon preached by some one on Nebuchadnezzar’s dream of the great image [P. T. S. No. 2]. This paper was addressed to Stephen I. St. Clair, but he has moved to another county, and others get his paper.

“All who saw the paper remarked that Squire Dooley had been reading the paper. I told them that I had not seen it before, but that I had read my Bible, and had studied the dream, and the world’s history that was involved in it, and had also read Smith’s ‘Thoughts on Daniel and the Revelation,’ and that no book had ever been issued from the press, outside of the Bible, that had more truth in it than that book. I cannot keep it at home. I have not seen it for six years. If a lover of truth ever gets hold of it, it is never relinquished until it is read and reread. It is somewhere in the city of Roanoke, Va. What I want to know is this: What will fifty or one hundred copies of the sermon cost me, as I want them for gratuitous distribution? Let me know by return mail, and I will forward money for the same.

“I could tell you much of my experience with the leading members of the various denominations in regard to what I have taught concerning the end of time and the coming of the Son of man to judgment. For twenty-five years I taught my pupils in school the fearful times that the world was approaching. They didn’t think that I would live to see it, but God in his infinite mercy has permitted me to live to see the beginning of the struggle that will lead to Armageddon, and the time of trouble spoken of by Daniel over 2,400 years ago, and of the third woe spoken of in Rev 11: 14-18. S. H. DOOLEY.”

"The Shadow of the Bottle"

By I. D. Richardson

Give It a Chance

A FEW mornings ago some of the good things contained in this book were presented to the students of Mount Vernon Academy. The first chapter was read, which awakened in the students a desire to circulate the book. An appeal was made to every student to buy a copy, and then to canvass for the book this summer, or, if it would be impossible for him to leave home, to circulate as many copies as possible among his neighbors. To this appeal nearly every student responded.

As I was leaving Mount Vernon for Washington, I met a traveling man who was interested in the temperance movement. I gave him a copy of the book, and called his attention to two chapters. After reading them, his eyes were moist, and a spirit of determination against the liquor traffic seemed to possess him. He was anxious to get a copy, so gave me his address and fifty cents, and asked me to send him one.

All you need to do is to get a few copies of the book, go to the ministers and to W. C. T. U. and other temperance workers, and leave the book for twenty-four hours; then go back and get the money and recommendation. Just give the book a chance, and it will sell itself.

This is a wonderful little work, as it treats the subject so convincingly, and stirs up such a strong spirit against the liquor traffic. It will break down prejudice and open the way for books containing the testing truths of the third angel's message. Every colporteur will do well to sell it in the cloth binding as a help,—sell for cash and take orders.

This is a wonderful opportunity for all our people, old and young, to do a great work for the Lord, as all temperance workers of every denomination will help them and bid them Godspeed. Let every church order a good supply from the tract society and go to work at once. Most persons prefer the cloth binding at 50 cents, yet it may be necessary to call attention to the fact that it can be had in a paper cover for only 25 cents. In cities, take orders one week and deliver the following Monday. The Lord certainly will bless all who engage in this work.

I. D. RICHARDSON, Gen. Agt. Columbia Union Conference.

“Protestant Magazine”

WRITING under date of May 18, Elder W. D. MacLay, president of the Kansas Conference, expresses his appreciation of the Protestant Magazine: “I wish to say that I greatly appreciate the splendid work the Protestant Magazine is doing. We are doing all we can to give it a good circulation in the Kansas Conference.”

REFERRING to the work of the Protestant Magazine, the educational secretary of the Lake Union Conference, Brother C. A. Russell, writes thus: “For many years I have felt that we as a people must face the issue fairly and squarely. Surely the Protestant Magazine is taking this position. I know of no publication issued by our people at the present time that is more nearly presenting to the world the straight third angel’s message.” It should not be forgotten that this is a message against the beast and his image.

TAKING advantage of the offer to send the Protestant Magazine one year to three different addresses for $2.00, Rev. Martin Walker, pastor of the Calvary Evangelical Lutheran church, Buffalo, N. Y., renewed his own subscription and sent in two additional names. In his letter he said, “I value your magazine for the conservative and safe manner in which you handle the difficult and burning questions of political Romanism.” Satisfied subscribers are the best promoters for the Protestant Magazine.

Police Search a Mission Worker’s Home

WRITING from Riga, Russia, April 13, Brother J. T. Boettcher relates the following experience: “This morning early I was taken by surprise. Two police officers came before I was up, and did not even give me a chance to dress, but began to search my home from one end to the other. Every drawer was opened; all the cupboards examined, every trunk, bookcase, etc. What they could find in the form of letters, reports, and other written documents was taken along. While two officers were doing the work inside another one stood before the door keeping watch to see that no one left the rooms. The Lord gave me strength to be very calm, for I knew that I was in the hands of my heavenly Master. The cause of God is in great danger in Russia. This may blow over, and our Lord can use it to the furtherance of the message. I shall not run away because of this, but wait and see what God has in mind. May our dear people in America, who are enjoying such great liberty, pray for us.”

The Great War

THE entrance of Italy into the war makes the eleventh nation to engage in the great conflict. The contending nations are Great Britain, France, Russia, Belgium, Germany, Austria-Hungary, Japan, Turkey, Serbia, Italy, and Montenegro. Strong efforts are being made from both sides to enlist Roumania, Bulgaria, Greece, and other nations in the conflict. It is probable that these efforts will prove successful. The effect of the entrance of Italy into the war is problematical.

As never before in the history of mankind can it be said in the words of Scripture, “The nations were angry.” The great controversy now going forward is the culmination of years of animosity and racial jealousy. No man living can predict the outcome. That national boundaries will be greatly modified goes without saying. That the victors, whoever they may be, will exact heavy toll of the vanquished is evident from the spirit which characterizes every nation engaged in the controversy.

Thus far the opening of spring has witnessed but little change in the general situation. The contending forces in the West are still engaged in the sieges, attacks, and counter attacks which have characterized the long winter months. In the East several weeks ago the Russians achieved a great victory—the most notable of the war thus far—in the capture of Przemysl, a strong Austrian fortress. It appears from present reports, however, that this in turn is being seriously threatened by the combined Austrian and German forces. Considerable progress has been made by the Allies in forcing an entrance through the Dardanelles, but with varying success, involving much loss in men and ships to both sides of the contestants. Aside from the employment of great forces which with the opening of the spring months have been placed in the field, and the entrance of Italy into the war, there has been but little change in the general situation over what it was at the beginning of the year.

It certainly behooves the believers in this message in every land and clime to pray for the holding of the winds of war and the cessation of this deadly strife. God has given to his people a message to bear to the world. In the situation which now exists let us not forget that which has been committed to us, nor ignore the opportunities which the providence of God may create out of the very conditions which exist in the opening of the minds of men to the reception of his Word. As never before in these times of warfare and unrest the children of men need to have their attention called to the meaning of these things that are coming upon the earth, and to the peace of heart and rest of soul which they may find in the Lord Jesus Christ.

Our Camp Meeting Experience

THERE will be held by Seventh-day Adventists during the summer season more than sixty camp meetings in North America. These gatherings will be attended by thousands of our people. To what proportion of those who attend will the meeting bring a blessing? How many will go home from the gathering in a worse condition than before? The results of the meeting in every case can only be determined by the individual himself.

What will the meeting bring to you? Will it prove a blessing or will the occasion be a time of backsliding? It is possible to backslide from God even while attending a religious gathering of this kind. It will depend altogether upon the way the worshiper relates himself to the opportunities afforded. If one regards the meeting primarily as a social occasion—a place to meet old friends and pleasant companions—or if he takes advantage of its location in some large city to spend a portion of his time sight-seeing or attending places of amusement, or even though he may be a regular attendant at the services, if he cherishes a spirit of criticism and murmuring, he might better remain at home. One attending the meeting in such a spirit will receive but little benefit.

On the other hand, if one comes to the meeting for the purpose of seeking God, of getting the victory over sin, of obtaining a new vision of the character of God and the plan of salvation, of giving as well as receiving, then he will find that for which he seeks, and the meeting will prove a rich oasis in his experience. Resolve now, before your annual camp meeting comes, that by God's grace it shall be made the best meeting in all your experience. Go to lift, to labor, to build up, to encourage. Contribute your effort, however great or however small, to its success. Heaven will respond to this spirit on your part, and the blessings of divine grace will be generously bestowed upon you.

GENERAL ARTICLES

Deliverance From Assyria (Concluded), Mrs. E. G. White ............ 3

God's Hymn Book, J. S. Washburn ...... 4

The Schools of the Prophets—No. 11, M. E. Cady ............ 5

The Inward and the Outward Man, C. H. Bliss ................ 6

Sabbath Observance, D. T. Shireman .... 6

EDITORIALS

Salvation by Faith Versus Salvation by Works — The Business of Amusement — Synopsis of Present Truth, No. 8 — The Words We Speak — The "Review" Campaign — Our Malaysian Mission Field — News From German East Africa ................. 7-13

The World-Wide Field ........................ 14, 15

Our Homes ........................ 15, 16

The Field Work ........................ 17, 18

Medical Missionary Department ..... 18, 19

Publishing Department .............. 19-21

Miscellaneous ........................ 21-23

Convention Date Changed

We are requested to call attention to the date of the Educational and Missionary Volunteer Convention for the Columbia Union Conference, which will be held in Takoma Park, D. C., beginning July 28, instead of July 29, as previously announced.

Elder Ising in Captivity

ANOTHER communication has been received at the Mission Board office from Elder W. C. Ising, prisoner of war at Malta. He was well. The news of the death of Brother Olsen had just reached him, and he was mourning the loss of this able worker. Let us not forget to pray for our brethren who have been forced out of the service of the cause, an experience very painful to them.

Progress of the Work in Lucknow

WRITING from Lucknow, India, March 29, Brother S. A. Wellman says: “Things are moving along here well, and this year bids fair to be the best we have had for some time. The office is busy and more work of a strictly denominational character is coming in all of the time. We have been more than interested to see the rapid advancement of the publishing work at home in the last few months, and feel sure that with the blessing of God the circulation of these millions of pages of literature will bring the truth home to many hearts.”

General Conference Workers in the Field

NEARLY all of the General Conference office workers are now out in the field attending camp meetings and conventions. Elders I. H. Evans, F. Griggs, J. L. Shaw, and M. E. Kern have gone to the Pacific Coast to attend the Educational and Missionary Volunteer Convention, to be held at Pacific Union College June 4-14. Other workers are attending various camp meetings in the East and Central West.

General Meeting at Lima

A LETTER from J. W. Westphal, president of the South American Union Conference, tells of a very profitable general meeting just closed at Lima, Peru. The workers in the Inca Union Mission field as far as possible gathered for the council, at the close of which, because of conditions in Ecuador, several of the brethren went on to Guayaquil. After visiting our Indian mission in the Lake Titicaca region, Brother Westphal planned to return to Argentina either by boat via the Straits of Magellan, or over the mountain passes from Bolivia, as heavy snows closed the tunnel route between Chile and Argentina. Of the experience at the general meeting he says: “The Lord seemed nearer, and the truth clearer, and God’s willingness to bless more certain than ever to my soul. For these blessings I praise him.”