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Review and Herald, Vol. 80, No. 30.

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Earlier text: Our Greatest Blessings—Our Great Opportunity***

Educational Institute

By M. Bessie De Graw

BEGINNING June 24, there was held at Berrien Springs an educational institute of five days’ duration. The attendance approached two hundred, and included many church school teachers, the principals of the intermediate schools of Lake Union Conference, the educational superintendents of Lake Union Conference, Elders A. G. Daniells, William Covert, I. J. Hankins, S. E. Wight, Prof. Frederick Griggs, secretary of the Educational Department of the General Conference, and from a distance Professor Cady, of Healdsburg College; J. S. Osborne, educational superintendent of California; J. W. Beach, principal of the Elk Point (S. D.) Industrial School; Homer W. Carr, educational superintendent of New York; C. F. Betts, educational superintendent of Dakota; M. B. VanKirk, educational superintendent of Minnesota; Mrs. Flora Williams, and others.
A spirit of co-operation and hearty good will was manifested in formulating plans for the progress of the educational work. Dr. Kellogg addressed the assembly, Sabbath afternoon.
Following are some of the subjects discussed during the convention: The Mission of Christian Schools in the Evangelization of the World, Young People’s Conferences, The Relation of the Sabbath-school to the Christian Day-school, The Strongest Schools Should Be in the Country, How to Start an Exodus from the Cities, Manual Training in Christian Education, The Distinctive Work of Elementary Schools, Intermediate Industrial Schools and Training Schools, The Proper Support of Christian Schools, Methods of Teaching in Christian Schools, Text-books as a Factor in Training Missionaries, The Publication and Handling of Educational Literature, The Missionary Training School of Correspondence, Uniform Examinations for Elementary and Intermediate Schools, etc.
The readers of the REVIEW would probably enjoy a full report of the discussions, but it is impossible to give that. The practical feature of the subjects will appeal to all. Before the institute closed, a summary of the week’s work was presented in the form of the following recommendations:—
1. The Gospel.—In order that Christian schools may remain a potent factor in the work of speedily carrying the everlasting gospel to the world, we would urge all teachers to keep constantly in mind and before their students the truth that the coming of Christ is near.
2. Young People’s Conventions.—We would encourage the holding of young people’s conventions in various conferences at such times and in such places as may be deemed best for the purpose of developing among our young people practical missionary and educational workers.
3. Schools in the Country.—In view of the increasing perils of city life, and the fact that country influences are more conducive to the development of character than are those of the city, we urge teachers to use every rational means to attract our people to homes in the country.
4. Manual Training.—In recognition of the fact that students coming from our schools in the past have been out of touch with practical, every-day life, we would emphasize the importance of manual training in our schools as a means of impressing our youth with the thought that life means earnest work and the bearing of responsibility, and that to this end we employ skilled instructors who will do definite and thorough work, giving agriculture the first place, and making it the foundation of the various manual training classes in all our schools.
5. Length of Term.—That we consider the idea of so regulating and adjusting the work of our schools that long vacations will become unnecessary, and that for the present nine months be considered the minimum term.
6. Home Schools.—That so far as possible families so situated that they can not connect with one of our elementary Christian schools be encouraged to procure a teacher for the training of their children in the home.
7. Support of Schools.—In view of the fact that the present plan of supporting Christian schools is inadequate and unsatisfactory, we would urge upon all our people, especially conference and educational workers, the importance of giving this matter careful study, to the end that some better plan may be devised.
8. Methods.—That we follow the light given regarding the methods of teaching in Christian schools regardless of whether it may lead us nearer to or farther from the methods adopted by the secular schools.
9. Text-Books.—That we recognize the value of text-books free from the errors common to those used in the secular schools, and that we encourage teachers to prepare such books so far as they may feel called of God to do so, and that until such books are prepared, we continue to use those which are most nearly in harmony with the work of Christian education.
10. Educational Literature.—That the teachers be requested to make a special effort to circulate the book “Education,” and that all our people be urged to place in the hands of their friends and neighbors, Elder Jones’s book, entitled “The Place of the Bible in Education,” making a special effort to reach public school teachers with this work.
11. Correspondence School.—That Emmanuel Missionary College be requested to conduct a Correspondence Study Department for the benefit of those of our young people who do not have an opportunity to attend our schools, and that the courses of study offered be of such a nature as to enable the students completing any subject in the course to receive credit in our intermediate schools and training schools.
12. Libraries.—That as teachers, we recognize the importance of having a good reference library in connection with every school, and that we make an earnest endeavor to obtain such a library where one does not already exist.
13. Grading.—That this convention put itself on record as being in harmony with the resolution adopted by the Educational Council at College View, Neb., recommending the use of Professor Lewis’s “Manual for Home and Church Schools” as a guide in organizing and grading elementary schools.
The following additional recommendations were passed by the assembly, with the request that they appear in the REVIEW AND HERALD and the Advocate.
Voted, To request the Advocate Publishing Company to handle such books as are used in Christian schools, and to publish a list of such books.
Voted, To have the educational superintendents in each conference prepare such a list, and furnish it to the Advocate Publishing Company.
Voted, That church school teachers be urged to make a thorough canvass for “Education” among those outside as well as inside our church-membership.
Voted, To recommend to our teachers a systematic course of study in agriculture, to be carried on during the year, and that educational superintendents select a text-book for use by the teachers, and that a regular course of questions and outline of study be published monthly in the Advocate.
Voted, That a system of uniform examinations be established as follows: (a) that questions be prepared by a committee in each intermediate school district, composed of the principal of the intermediate school, the educational superintendent in that district, and one elementary teacher to be selected by the principal and superintendent; (b) that these questions be prepared twice each year, and sent under seal to each elementary Christian teacher, the envelope to be opened in the presence of the pupils on the day of the examination; (c) that the questions cover school work in the sixth, seventh, and eighth grades; (d) that so far as possible the examinations be under the supervision of the educational superintendent or some one appointed by him.
At the close of the institute the summer-school students took their entrance examinations, and were classified. Classes are now being conducted in the following subjects: history of education, psychology and methods, advanced English, physiology and simple treatments, advanced science, bookkeeping and stenography, arithmetic, drawing, painting, kindergarten, cooking, sloyd, and vocal and instrumental music. Other classes will be offered later.
One of the most pleasant features of the school is the Bible study conducted each evening by Elder S. N. Haskell. His lessons are of the most practical nature. A synopsis of these will appear in a later issue of the REVIEW.
M. BESSIE DE GRAW.

Seven Added at Jennings

THE church at Jennings, O. T., was recently strengthened by the addition of seven to its membership.

Seven Accept Sabbath Truth at Sallisaw

At Sallisaw, I. T., seven adults have accepted the Sabbath truth under the labors of Brethren Griffin and Somerville.

Twenty Converted Near Goodman

As a result of meetings held in the vicinity of Goodman, O. T., closing June 15, twenty have been converted to the truth, three of whom united with the Addington church. Four of these expect baptism soon.

Current Mention

— A severe hail-storm destroyed crops in Pipestone County, Minnesota, throughout a district fifteen miles wide and thirty long, July 20.
— Lieutenant-General Nelson Miles will retire from the command of the United States army, August 8, and General Young will succeed to that position.
— St. Vincent's volcano, the Soufrière, shows signs of renewed activity, puffs of steam coming from the crater, accompanied by rumblings and earthquake shocks.
— Mount Vesuvius is again in eruption, the present outbreak beginning July 22. A stream of lava is flowing from the crater in the direction of Pompeii, but no danger is anticipated from it.
— Severe fighting between Venezuelan government and rebel troops was reported from Ciudad Bolívar, July 19. The government forces were victorious, and gained possession of the city.
— The world's record for fast time on a long distance run is now held by the London and Great Western Railway, 286 miles having been covered by one of its trains recently in 233 minutes.
— Lynching is murder, under any circumstances, says Justice David J. Brewer, of the United States Supreme Court. No incentive, he declares, can excuse that method of dealing with a person accused of crime.
— The United States' foreign crop report shows Russian and German cereal outlook improved; Austrian medium, Hungarian under 1902; crops in Italy damaged by storms; French wheat doing well; British below average.
— Another consumption cure is announced, being a serum prepared by a physician of Genoa, Italy. The serum is administered to a person in the same manner as vaccine for the prevention of smallpox, and the effect is to render the person immune from the germs of tuberculosis. Chicago physicians regard this new remedy as one of great value.
— The king and queen of Italy were participants in an automobile wreck at Rome, July 16. The machine became unmanageable, and the king and queen jumped out, the king escaping uninjured, and the queen sustaining a slight injury to her foot.
— The strike at the Kellogg Switchboard Company in Chicago, which has been the cause of continuous rioting for several weeks, now bids fair to precipitate a general strike of all Chicago labor unions because the Kellogg Company has sought the aid of the courts against the strikers.
— The Rev. W. A. Bartlett, who recently, in speaking of the lynching at Wilmington, Del., said that such occurrences were the outcome of a higher civilization, declares that he is flooded with letters from prominent citizens of many places commending him for his attitude in the matter.
— The war feeling is growing in Japan because of Russia's continued occupation of Manchuria. The United States desires open ports for trade in Manchuria, but China, under Russia's influence, appears to be playing fast and loose with the United States on this important point.
— Recently the United States government took possession of several small islands off the coast of Borneo, apparently regarding them as a part of the Philippine group, the islands being at the same time claimed by the British North Borneo company. The incident may give rise to some international friction.
— A mosquito destroyer, in the shape of a worm-like parasite, has been discovered by Dr. Charles Stiles, of the public health and marine hospital service, Washington, D. C., and it is hoped that it can be propagated in sufficient numbers to rid the country of the mosquito pest. Great importance is attached by some to this discovery.
— At Basin, Wyo., July 18, a mob broke into the town jail, and lynched two prisoners confined there, killing the sheriff, who sought to defend his charges. A state of lawlessness necessitating the help of the State militia to preserve life and restore order is reported from the sections in the northern part of the State, where there is a feud between sheep owners and cattle men.
— Pope Leo died Tuesday, July 21, and Cardinal Oreglia assumed authority at the Vatican, pending the election of a new pope, which will take place after the funeral ceremonies have been concluded. The pope's body will be placed in a tomb prepared by him in the church of St. John Lateran. A message of regret was cabled from Washington to the Vatican by Secretary-of-State Hay.
— At Evansville, Ind., the scene of a recent lynching riot in which a number of citizens were shot by militiamen acting under orders, five members of the local militia have been discharged by their employer at the dictation of the labor unions. It is believed that such action on the part of the labor unions renders them liable for conspiracy. Governor Durbin, who called out the militia at the time of the riot, is quoted as saying: 'I am sorry for those who are so foolish as to turn on their protectors. To discharge a man from employment because he responded to the call of his State is an act of treason.'

Book Work in Scotland

By W. B. Scott

GLASGOW, SCOTLAND, July 9, 1903.
DEAR BROTHER PALMER: I will enclose the reports of the book sales as they have appeared in the last two numbers of the Worker, and from these you will see that we are still at work in Scotland; but we are not working alone. The Lord is blessing our work in a wonderful manner. All the agents are doing well in their book work; but that which brings the greatest courage to me is the influence that is exerted by the workers. Every week letters come in telling of precious experiences with hungry souls, and already a number have accepted the truth through the influence of these agents who are selling literature. Another encouraging feature is that, as these experiences increase, our book sales also increase. Two weeks' reports have come in since those printed in the Worker, one amounting to $400, and the other to $520. Last week one man took orders to the value of $106, and the week before the same brother took over $100 worth of orders. The brother with him took over $100 worth of orders also.
I expect to enter the field again next Monday. I have been very closely confined for over four weeks on account of the illness of my wife. She has been so very ill that we almost despaired of life; but the Lord in mercy has spared her to us, and I now feel like taking up his work with greater earnestness than ever before.
It was voted last spring by the North England Conference and the Scottish Mission Committees to exchange laborers, so that I should take charge of the Leicester Treatment Rooms; but Dr. Olsen, then in America, not knowing of this arrangement, secured some one else to take that place, and I am really glad; for I had not then had time to develop the canvassing work at all, and I wished to see what could be done in this field. I expect to see our sales reach $750 some week this summer.
We are all of good courage in the work. The American workers are doing well, and are all glad that they came. Miss Taylor, from Texas, is here to-day. Earnest Taylor, her brother, has just completed a good delivery. Nearly all the agents will work among the farms. We find that the best territory in Scotland; and I see no reason why the farming country in England should not be just as good. We all send love and greetings.
Your brother, W. B. Scott. 451 Holloway Road, London N.

Report of Proceedings of Convention of the Department of Education of the General Conference

By Frederick Griggs

THE report of the proceedings at the convention of the Department of Education of the General Conference, held in College View, June 12-21, is now ready for mailing. The price of this report is twenty-five cents, postpaid.
It contains a description of the convention and all its work,—the talks which were given, the reports of committees adopted, etc. Those who attended the convention felt that it would mark a new era of progress in our educational work. In view of this, we feel that all our people should have a report of this convention in their homes, and should read it, even if they are not directly interested in the school work; for certainly the Lord has pointed out the importance of the school work as a part of the message for this time, and all our people should keep pace with this important branch of the work of the Lord.
FREDERICK GRIGGS, Secretary Department of Education.

Silent Messengers

By Editor

Our Books, Tracts, and Periodicals

E. R. PALMER : : : : Editor
ONLY one life; ’twill soon be past— And only what’s done for Christ will last. — Selected.

Lake Union Conference Notes

By J. B. Blosser

At the recent camp-meeting at Menominee, Mich., an interest was manifested in the canvassing work, which had the old-time ring to it. At one of the services the interest was so great that the meeting lasted almost two hours; and then there were many who desired to tell of their rich experiences in the work. One young man and his wife gave themselves to the work for life, and every one promised to take hold in earnest and help put the books in the homes of the people. This spirit will pervade every conference where the leading workers set the pace for it. I believe we shall see a revival of this work in the Lake Union Conference. As the camp-meetings are now in progress, every one should pray that they may prove a time of refreshing for this work.
J. B. BLOSSER.
NOTICES AND APPOINTMENTS
NOTICES AND APPOINTMENTS

Camp-Meetings for 1903

ATLANTIC UNION CONFERENCE

Maine................................Sept. 3-13
New England..............Aug. 27 to Sept. 7
New York................Aug. 27 to Sept. 6
Vermont........................Aug. 20-30
Virginia, Wellington........July 31 to Aug. 10

CANADIAN UNION CONFERENCE

Quebec..............................August
Newfoundland.......................September

LAKE UNION CONFERENCE

Wisconsin, Oshkosh...............Aug. 12-24
North Michigan, Mancelona, Aug. 27 to Sept. 6
Northern Illinois, Streator........Aug. 20-30
East Michigan, Flint..............Aug. 18-28
Indiana, Peru.....................July 30 to Aug. 9
Ohio, Mt. Vernon..................Aug. 6-17
Southern Illinois, Newton.......Aug. 27 to Sept. 6

CENTRAL UNION CONFERENCE

Nebraska, Grand Island..........Sept. 3-13
Kansas, Newton..................Aug. 27 to Sept. 3
Missouri, Windsor................Aug. 13-23
Colorado, Salida.................Aug. 20-31

SOUTHERN UNION CONFERENCE

Louisiana, Hope Villa...........July 23 to Aug. 3
Mississippi, Amory..............July 30 to Aug. 10

SOUTHWESTERN UNION CONFERENCE

Texas, Waco......................July 30 to Aug. 9
Oklahoma, El Reno...............Aug. 13-23

PACIFIC UNION CONFERENCE

Central Montana, Bozeman.......Aug. 25 to Sept. 2
California, Eureka..............July 23 to Aug. 3
Oregon, Myrtle Point............July 30 to Aug. 9
Oregon, Grants Pass.............Aug. 20-30
Southern California, Los Angeles........Aug. 27 to Sept. 7
Western Montana, Hamilton.......Sept. 11-21

EUROPEAN GENERAL CONFERENCE

North England....................July 31 to Aug. 9
The presidents of the various conferences are requested to send us information regarding any meetings not mentioned in the preceding table, so that we may be able to give a complete list. Please inform us at once of any corrections or additions that should be made to this report.

The Parables of Jesus Among the Chinese

MANY are familiar with our Anglo-Chinese school in Honolulu, Hawaiian Islands. Brother I. C. Colcord, who is principal of this school, has been using the book “Christ’s Object Lessons” as a text-book among his Chinese boys. After studying it for some time, he asked the boys to tell him what they thought of the book. Their beautiful replies stand for far more than a testimony in favor of this wonderful book. They show the power of the Word upon human hearts reared in superstition and idolatry, when brought in touch with its simple truths.
One boy wrote: “I can recommend this book as a valuable one, and worthy of reading. I wish that I could understand it all. I realize that it has a great influence over me, and helps me a good deal. I believe it all because it is true. I hope to learn more of it.”
Another says: “I appreciate this book very much, because it helps my reading, and teaches me the truth.”
Still others write: “I like this book very much, for I get so many good thoughts, and so many good words, out of it.” “This book is a very good book. It contains many parables instructing people to the right principles. Not only this, but it has an influence over those who believe it.”
This testimony from one who evidently has learned to love the Author of the parables is most touching: “I enjoy this book very much, as far as I have studied in it. With its gracious words it helps me start to do right living, to live a life in this world to co-operate with Christ, who is struggling in the dark parts of the world to save all men in the kingdom of God, and not to stay in this world with riotous living and pleasure. “When I contemplate these parables, they strengthen my confidence in God. They teach me to esteem others, and to live for Christ in this world, and to work to save all the penitent ones. ‘Christ’s Object Lessons’ tells us that the love of God still yearns over the very sinners of this world. If we do not come to him, in the last judgment who are we going to blame? So I think this book is very good for me, and not only for me, but good for every human being.”
If this book can lead these Chinese boys to see Jesus in his love and in his beauty, what may it not do for many about us who do not know him, but whose hearts are hungry for they “know not what”?
In the words of the Chinese boy, “This book is . . . good for every human being.” We can not afford to slacken our efforts until many more have had an opportunity through its pages to become personally acquainted with the One who indited the book.

Reduced Rates to Texas Camp-Meeting

By W. A. McCUTCHEN

We are granted a rate of one fare and a third, certificate plan, to our camp-meeting at Waco, July 30 to August 9. The rate applies from the 26th and any day thereafter up to and including August 9, good to return till the 11th. All will pay full fare for tickets purchased to Waco, taking receipt from agent for the same at time of purchase, which, when signed by the conference secretary at Waco, will entitle the holder to return at one-third fare. But let all be sure to get receipts for their tickets or fares at time of purchase, otherwise there will be no reduction returning. If any agent should seem not to know anything about the rate, and hesitate about giving receipt or certificate when asked for it, insist on his giving it, which it is always the agent’s duty to do when asked for it, and the return part will be attended to at Waco. Now let no one overlook this, and then expect reduction returning.
On reaching Waco, go to the Glenwood Grove at Webster and South 22d Streets, where the camp will be found. This place is in the southwest part of the city, about three-quarters of a mile west of the M. K. & T. depot, and just south of the track. We shall try to have our labeled men meet all trains the 29th and 30th, but if any should miss them, observe the following directions to reach the grounds: Those coming on the M. K. & T., either walk west on the track to camp or take Padgitt Park car at depot, going south, and go to end of line, which will still require a walk of over a quarter of a mile directly west on same street. Passengers arriving on the Cotton Belt, Arkansas Pass, and I. & G. N. roads will take the nearest cars going north to the transfer station where all street-car lines center, and there transfer to Padgitt’s Park car, and follow directions already given. Those arriving by either the Texas Central or H. & T. C., will be landed in East Waco, where there are no street cars. If our hackmen are missed, a walk across the bridge to the west side, a quarter of a mile, will bring you to the cars, where you can get a transfer to the Padgitt’s Park car as described above. Bring your baggage checks to the grounds, and all baggage will be brought out by our men.
W. A. McCUTCHEN.

June Canvassing Report

_Summary of the Canvassing Work Reported for June_

AGENTS ORDERS VALUE
_Atlantic Union Conference_
New York 7 77 $491 95
New Jersey 1 41 04
New England 3 116 434 00
Eastern Pennsylvania 5 158 352 55
Western Pennsylvania 31 195 743 30
Maine 2 84 155 98
Vermont 5 105 256 00
Virginia 1 4 5 25
_Southern Union Conference_
Georgia 5 51 82 00
Tennessee River 5 212 229 10
Alabama 2 26 32 00
Florida 1 4 11 50
Cumberland 14 347 562 15
Carolinas 7 362 425 50
Louisiana 3 45 55 50
_Lake Union Conference_
Ohio 12 783 56
Indiana 7 144 448 08
Wisconsin 4 36 145 25
Southern Illinois 11 261 606 24
North Michigan 3 78 96 50
_Northern Union Conference_
North Dakota 4 97 309 50
South Dakota 5 30 92 85
Minnesota 18 271 594 75
_Central Union Conference_
Colorado 17 467 763 20
Kansas 33 594 828 05
Missouri 9 261 943 95
_Southwestern Union Conference_
Texas 4 199 528 15
Oklahoma 12 112 290 91
Arkansas 1 2 7 75
_Pacific Union Conference_
Washington 7 190 741 25
Western Washington 6 128 759 25
Upper Columbia 1 22 114 75
_European General Conference_
Great Britain 79 3,884 5,088 34
Germany 2,874 2,553 10
_South America_
Brazil 6 131 67
_Australasia_
Australia 58 1,203 5,468 96
_Summary_
A. U. C. 55 739 2,480 07
S. U. C. 37 1,047 1,397 75
L. U. C. 37 519 2,079 63
N. U. C. 27 398 997 10
C. U. C. 59 1,322 2,535 20
S. W. U. C. 17 313 826 81
P. U. C. 14 340 1,615 25
E. G. C. 79 6,758 7,641 44
South America 6 131 67
Australasia 58 1,203 5,468 96
Grand Totals..... 389 12,639 $25,173 88

Wisconsin Camp-Meeting and Conference

By Wm. Covert

THE annual conference and camp-meeting of Seventh-day Adventists in Wisconsin for the year 1903 is to be held in the city of Oshkosh, August 12-24. The different departments of the conference work will receive consideration at this meeting. Officers for the ensuing year are to be chosen, and all other conference business will have that attention which the interests of the cause demand.
All members belonging to churches in this conference and in attendance at the annual meetings are accredited delegates, therefore every Seventh-day Adventist in the State of Wisconsin is invited to be present and assist in the deliberations of the conference, and in voting upon all questions which may come before the people for decision.
WM. COVERT, President of Wisconsin Conference.

Obituaries

DAVIDSON.—Minnie Nicola Davidson was born near Mason, Mich., June 13, 1871, and died at the same place, May 8, 1903, of neuralgia of the heart. She leaves a husband, a son of twelve years, and an infant daughter. She rests in hope of a part in the first resurrection. Discourse was given by the writer, from 1 John 4:8. C. N. SANDERS.
HOLIDAY.—Died at Sheridan, Wyo., June 24, 1903, of cancer, Mrs. Nellie Holiday. Sister Holiday was born in Wisconsin in October, 1867; came to Wyoming several years ago, and about 1895 accepted the present truth. Finding she was afflicted with cancer, she went to the Nebraska Sanitarium in the fall of 1901, and was operated upon, but without success. Again at her home about one year ago an attempt was made to get rid of the disease, with the same result. She was a member of the Sheridan (Wyo.) church, from which she will be greatly missed. Comforting remarks were made by the writer at the funeral, from 2 Tim. 4:6-8. A. E. BAKER.
THOMPSON.—Fell asleep in Jesus, July 1, 1903, at Battle Creek, Mich., Charles Thompson. He had suffered severely for several months of ulcers of the stomach and bowels. He accepted the third angel's message under the labors of Elder M. D. Mattson, at Duke Center, Pa., about eight years ago. His hope was bright, and he resignedly laid down the burdens of life. The remains were laid to rest near his late home in the Duke Cemetery, July 3. He is survived by a wife and four children. His funeral was conducted by the writer, from the United Brethren church, and a large concourse of sympathetic and mourning friends listened to the lesson from Heb. 9:27, 28; 2 Tim. 5:6-9. C. F. McVAUGH.
PERRINE.—Miss Margarite Perrine, of Ripon, Wis., fell asleep in Jesus, July 5, 1903. She was born in New York in 1833. She was converted about thirty years ago, and joined the M. E. church at Ripon, Wis. About thirteen years ago she accepted the faith held by Seventh-day Adventists, and when the church was organized in 1898 in Ripon, she joined it, and was a consistent member until the time of her death. In her last sickness she expressed a willingness to either live or die, as would best please her Heavenly Father. She was patient in her sufferings. In her life she was unselfish, always seeking to minister to some other life. She was fond of her Bible. She leaves one brother and three sisters to mourn their loss. Words of encouragement were offered by the writer, from James 4:14. H. W. REED.
HOBBS.—Died near Fairfield, Wash., July 11, 1903, of cancer of the liver, Sister Mary E. Hobbs. She had been ill for two years, and was a great sufferer, especially during the last week of her life. A short time before her death she said, “It will be sweet to sleep in Jesus.” She was born March 24, 1847, making her age at the time of her death, 56 years, 3 months, and 17 days. She early gave her heart to the Lord, and became a member of the Christian Church. She accepted the message, with her husband, when Elder R. J. Lawrence came to Missouri, and they were charter members of the second church organized in the State. They came to Washington four weeks ago for her health. She leaves her husband, two sons, and two daughters to mourn their loss. Words of comfort were spoken from Ps. 116:15, by the writer. W. H. SAXBY.
SOWLER.—Died at Marnoch, Ontario, July 12, 1903, Ella Sowler, in her thirtieth year. She was an earnest Christian from her childhood, and in her early years was a devoted worker in the Methodist Church. In April, 1899, she accepted the truths of the third angel's message, and since that time has been a faithful worker in the cause. Most of her time was spent in the Manitoba Mission field, where she was instrumental in bringing a number of souls into the truth. Last summer she found her health failing, and came home to Ontario for a rest. After visiting with her people a few months, she went to the Chicago Medical Missionary Training School to fit herself for more efficient service, and while there she was taken sick with pneumonia, and finally with tuberculosis, which caused her death. She died firmly trusting in the precious truth. G. W. SOWLER.
HAYDEN.—Died in Woodstock, Me., July 5, 1903, Jerusha D. Hayden, aged 90 years. Sister Hayden and her husband, Brother Richard Hayden, who died about ten years ago, accepted present truth over forty years ago, he being the first who kept the Lord's Sabbath in that vicinity. Sister Hayden was brought to Madison and buried by the side of her husband near her home where she had lived for over seventy-five years. She leaves two sons, one daughter, and other relatives to mourn their loss. Remarks at the funeral were made by the writer, from 1 Cor. 15:51, 52. P. B. OSBORNE.
NOBLE.—Died at Ashland, Ore., June 19, 1903, of neuralgia of the heart, Benjamin F. Noble, aged 42 years, 5 months, and 9 days. He was born in Edgewood, Iowa; came to Washington at the age of nineteen years, where he resided the greater part of his life. He lived the Seventh-day Adventist faith for many years, holding responsible positions, and performing his duties faithfully, in our churches and missions. At the time of his death, he and the writer were on their way to Klamath County, a neglected field, in Eastern Oregon, to canvass for our publications, but when we reached Ashland, he was stricken with the disease which caused his death two days later. He was buried at Sumas, Wash., and the funeral sermon was preached by Elder J. L. Massey, of the Advent Christian Church. He leaves a brother and sister to mourn their loss. Surely it can be said of him that he died in the Lord, and he rests from his labors, but his works follow him. FRANK L. CHITWOOD.

North Michigan Camp-Meeting

By S. E. Wight

We have the following instruction from the Passenger Association: “We beg to advise a rate of one and one-third fare for the round trip to Mancelona from Saginaw, Mt. Pleasant, Baldwin, Ludington, and points north thereof in the Lower Peninsula of Michigan: tickets to be sold August 24, 27, and 31, limited to return Sept. 7, 1903.”
Tent rent is reduced from $2.50 to $2. It is hoped that the reduction in tent rent will enable more people to have a tent, and not be obliged to crowd together as we sometimes do. Bedsteads will rent for thirty cents each.
The conference owns only twenty tents and twenty bedsteads and but few chairs. We dare not promise you chairs, but send your order for tents, bedsteads, and chairs as soon as possible. The West Conference will let us have tents, but we must know how many are needed early in order to secure them. Send your order to A. J. Olsen, Petoskey, Mich. Every tent should have a stove. If you have none, we can get one for you for $2. If we get orders for ten or more, the stoves will cost you $1.80. I trust you will write Brother Olsen very early regarding your camp-meeting wants, so everything will be in readiness for you when you get to the meeting.
Elders Wm. Covert, I. H. Evans, and P. T. Magan, and others will attend the Mancelona meeting. Get all your friends to attend, and be sure that your children are there. S. E. WIGHT.

Address

THE address of F. D. Starr is Forest, Idaho.

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WANTED.—An Adventist girl for general housework in small family. An experienced girl will receive good treatment and good wages. Address H. Riesenberg, 5717 Madison Ave., Chicago, Ill.

Publications Wanted

N. B.—Attention has been repeatedly called to the necessity of having papers properly wrapped. Do not roll or wrap too small. Cover papers well, so that they will be clean when received. Some have paid double the postage necessary, while others have forwarded literature by express when it would have been cheaper to send it by mail, at four ounces for one cent.
The following persons desire late, clean copies of our publications, postpaid:—
J. W. Buckland, Box 218, Great Bend, Kan. REVIEW, Signs, Instructor, Life Boat, Little Friend, etc.
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