Earlier text: The Deceitfulness of DosingThe Standard of Attainment
By O. F. Schwedrat
In the last few months a certain word has impressed itself upon the mind and thought of the American people. The word is “preparedness.” Preparedness in any work means ability and readiness to do any task that may present itself, no matter how unexpectedly. Preparedness in the life of the Christian calls for a thorough and sanctified knowledge of the teachings and doctrines of the Holy Scriptures, and the ability to employ that knowledge for a firm but courteous defense of one's faith, and also for a tactful soul-winning “offensive.” It is not sufficient for the Christian to know that his life is transplanted into the garden of God's planting, but it is also essential that he take root and be firmly grounded, that no wind of doctrine may bend him, no storm or tempest of persecution uproot him. To secure this needful efficiency for our denomination, its leaders have sounded for several years the bugle note of preparedness in the Standard of Attainment plan, and have urged it upon old and young, but especially upon the members of the Missionary Volunteer Societies. What the A B C is to the student, what the training of the camp is for the soldier, what the foundation and corner stone are for a building, that is the Standard of Attainment to our young people as students of the teachings of the Bible, as soldiers of the cross of Christ, as builders of Christian character. After the principles of the Reformation of the sixteenth century began to spread, another movement was organized to counteract the influence of the Reformers. This movement has come down to us in that powerful organization known as the order of the Jesuits. Those who were admitted to that order had to apply themselves diligently to study and discipline, and when sent out as emissaries of the Roman Church, were powerful orators and masters of discussion, able to sway any audience at their will. Had it not been for their influence, the principles of the Reformation would have been vastly more far-reaching in their effects, and would have covered more territory than they did. We must not be surprised, therefore, to see the powers of evil organizing to counteract the influence of the last message of reform to the world in these days. But will the large body of lay members be able to offer any more intellectual resistance to the skilful wiles of the enemy than were the people in general of the sixteenth century? The answer is to be found in the clear and distinct utterance of Mrs. E. G. White, that “none but those who have fortified the mind with the truths of the Bible will stand through the last great conflict. To every soul will come the searching test, Shall I obey God rather than men? The decisive hour is even now at hand.”—“The Great Controversy,” pp. 593, 594. But to those who do give heed to the admonition, who with the psalmist hide the word of God in their hearts, the promise is given: “Because thou hast kept the word of my patience, I also will keep thee from the hour of temptation, which shall come upon all the world, to try them that dwell upon the earth.” Rev. 3:10. We should also be acquainted with the history of our denomination, and be able to see how the beginning of it came about through the providence of God; how its missionary enterprises have grown and are extending today over the whole world. We should be familiar with the life and character and struggles of those whom God used in laying the foundation of this movement. In the General Conference Bulletin, Vol. V, No. 2, p. 24, Mrs. E. G. White says: “The work is soon to close. The members of the church militant who have proved faithful will become the church triumphant. In reviewing our past history, having traveled over every step of advance to our present standing, I can say, Praise God! As I see what the Lord has wrought, I am filled with astonishment and with confidence in Christ as our leader. We have nothing to fear for the future, except as we shall forget the way the Lord has led us, and his teaching in our past history.” This is in accord with the instruction the Lord gave to Israel, as recorded in Deut. 8:2: “Thou shalt remember all the way which the Lord thy God led thee these . . . years, . . . to humble thee, and to prove thee, to know what was in thine heart, whether thou wouldst keep his commandments, or no.” Preparedness for Soul-Winning
The Standard of Attainment means also preparedness for a tactful soul-winning campaign. Many there are who are hungering and thirsting after righteousness. Many there are who are willing to be led to the fountain of life, who are anxious to be taught the plain teachings of God's Book. But how many opportunities to speak a word for the truth are being allowed to slip by without being grasped, because of a lack of knowledge of how to prove our position if asked to do so. We are told again and again that “the work of God in this earth can never be finished until the men and women comprising our church membership rally to the work, and unite their efforts with those of ministers and church officers.”—“Testimonies for the Church,” Vol. IX, p. 117. I think it is not due to the lack of willingness on the part of the individual members, but rather to the lack of preparedness to do the work intelligently, that a greater percentage may of the membership has not been more active in missionary endeavor. The Standard of Attainment plan advocated and adopted by our churches will prove to be the corner stone for the training of the young people of this denomination who are not able to avail themselves of an institutional education, and will constitute a landmark to many members of the Missionary Volunteer Societies on their road to advance preparation for Christian service. Reaching this goal, many will have an experience similar to that of prospecting for gold, and having found the first nuggets of this precious metal, will make extensive preparation to mine all that the vein contains. The Standard of Attainment will strengthen the hold of the young people upon the truth for this time; it will save many from drifting away; it will strengthen the church and extend its missionary work; it will furnish recruits for higher training and service; it will constitute a basis for a stronger denomination intellectually and spiritually, and in number of adherents. The Standard of Attainment in this denomination aims for preparedness of the highest order; it is like a nail fastened in a sure place. FREDERICK GRIGGS . . . General Secretary
W. E. HOWELL . . . Assistant Secretary Unity of Spirit
By D. H. Kress
To me this was one of the best meetings ever held by medical workers that I have had the privilege of attending. When men representing this phase of the work can meet and calmly counsel together over important principles and see eye to eye, it speaks hopefully for the future of the medical work. Seldom have I been in an assembly for counsel where I have been conscious of a sweeter spirit than was present at this meeting. “They shall see eye to eye, when the Lord shall bring again Zion,” is the promise which is nearing fulfilment. When it meets its complete fulfilment, then the Lord can make “bare his holy arm in the eyes of all the nations; and all the ends of the earth shall see the salvation of our God.” Our health and medical work has suffered much in the past—more from its friends than from its avowed enemies. Often, truth has been made cruel. We have failed to carry out the instruction to “maintain the unity of the spirit” “till we all come in the unity of the faith.” Unity of the faith without unity of the spirit is of little value. The quickest way to reach unity of the faith is by maintaining unity of the spirit. With such a spirit as was manifested by the representatives of our medical work, there can be no doubt that that work will make rapid progress in the future, and will soon be recognized in its proper setting in the gospel of Jesus Christ, as revealed in the third angel’s message. Our sanitarium and health work is to occupy an important place in the closing days of the gospel. Medical missionary work will be in demand more18 and more as we near the end. Some years ago Sister White wrote, “I have been surprised at being asked by physicians if I did not think it would be more pleasing to God for them to give up their medical practice and enter the ministry. I am prepared to answer such an inquirer: If you are a Christian and a competent physician, you are qualified to do tenfold more good as a missionary for God than if you were to go forth merely as a preacher of the word. I would advise young men and young women to give heed to this matter. Perilous times are before us.”—Special Testimony, Feb. 19, 1893. In the same Testimony she said, “I could wish that there were one hundred nurses in training where there is one. It ought to be thus. Both men and women can be so much more useful as medical missionaries than as missionaries without the medical education. I am more and more impressed with the fact that a more decided testimony must be borne upon this subject; that more direct efforts must be made to interest the proper persons, setting before them the advantages that every missionary will have in understanding how to treat those who are diseased in body, as well as to minister to their sin-sick souls.” It is evident from this that the medical work will not be left in the rear as the message goes to the world in power. In the year 1901 Sister White again said, “I wish to tell you that soon there will be no work done in ministerial lines but medical missionary work.”—General Conference Bulletin, April 17, 1901. We have none too many medical workers. When all these workers give themselves unreservedly to the work of soul-saving, results will be seen. The Medical Convention at Madison, Wis.
By L. A. Hansen
ONE of the best, if not the best, medical conventions ever held among us was that at the Madison (Wis.) Sanitarium, June 5-10. Representatives from all our conference sanitariums were present, besides several general workers. Plans and recommendations were adopted which will be effective because of their general acceptance, and which, when carried out, will do more to organize and standardize the work of our sanitariums and training schools than any previous actions which we have passed. There were present the following: Elders I. H. Evans, F. M. Wilcox, L. H. Christian, P. A. Hanson, W. A. Westworth, E. A. Bristol; Drs. H. W. Miller, W. E. Bliss, L. E. Elliott, F. A. Loop, R. S. Ingersoll, W. T. Lindsay, F. C. Dean, Mary W. Paulson, L. H. Wolfsen, R. L. Stokes, J. D. Shively, E. D. Haysmer, Fred H. Weber, John Reith, Geo. E. Klingerman, Belle Wood-Comstock, Wm. J. Johnson, T. J. Evans; business managers, H. B. Steele, C. E. Hammond, C. M. Christiansen, H. H. Todd, P. L. Larsen, W. C. Foreman, R. L. Carsen, A. C. Gaylord, Lars Nielsen, C. M. Everest, Chas. E. Rice; head nurses, Leonora Lacy, Lola G. French, Mrs. H. W. Grimm, Mrs. Gertrude Johnson, Kate Macey, Flora E. Huenergardt, Frances J. Ellis, C. E. Garnsey; also Mrs. L. H. Wolfsen, Mrs. C. M. Christiansen, Florence V. Dufur, Grace H. Jennings, Mrs. C. L. Clough, Virle R. Neall, Jasper Wayne, and L. A. Hansen. A number of the workers of the Madison Sanitarium were in attendance most of the time. The program included a devotional meeting, 6:30 to 7:30 A. M.; sessions, 9 A. M. to 12:30 P. M., and 2:30 to 5 P. M.; preaching at 7:30 P. M. This schedule was followed quite closely, except that an early adjournment of some of the business sessions had to be taken to enable committees to work, and one or two sessions were run overtime in order to get in all the business. It was a most busy time for all, from the opening of the convention on Monday to its close on Friday afternoon. Practically the entire attendance of workers was divided about equally to form the three principal committees. Elder I. H. Evans was chairman of the committee on plans, Brother Chas. E. Rice of the committee on finance, and Dr. H. W. Miller of the committee on training schools. Subcommittees and several special committees were appointed. Very little time was spent aside from convention and committee work. Early and late all were busy, and the result was a large amount of business to which careful study was given. The recommendations adopted by the convention covered a large scope of institutional work, besides giving attention to health and temperance work in general. Several excellent papers were read, and some splendid addresses made. Some good discussions were also given. A large share of all these will be presented in these columns as soon and as fully as space will permit. The actions passed by the convention are to be printed in the form of a manual, especially for the use of sanitarium workers. Several articles will be given by persons who were in attendance, dealing with various phases of the convention. We feel assured that most of our people will be interested in the reports of this convention. Very noticeable was the exceptionally fine spirit of harmony and union prevailing throughout the convention and all its proceedings. Again and again was it expressed that the meeting had been a most enjoyable one, and that its influence for permanent good will be strong and far-reaching. In connection with the consideration of the work of our Central Purchasing Bureau, there were offered a number of items for our attention. Several representatives of reputable concerns were present to show their goods and to give demonstrations. Probably no feature of the convention was more appreciated by the sanitarium workers than the presence of general workers, such as Elders Evans and Wilcox. These brethren took a deep interest in all the work of the convention, devoting their undivided time to its interests. They rendered strong help, and their counsel was highly encouraging. Our convention closed with bright hopes for the future of our work. Medical Missionary Department
W. A. RUBLE, M. D. — General Secretary
L. A. HANSEN — Assistant Secretary
H. W. MILLER, M. D. — N. Am. Div. Secretary Religion Requires Sacrifice
“THE religion that has no sacrifice in it has no saving element in it.” Unification of Business Methods
By Chas. E. Rice
The medical convention at Madison, Wis., marks an onward step in the progress of our sanitarium work, from a business point of view. Never before in the history of our work have so many representative sanitarium workers met together in conference, and never before have plans been made that are so vital to the interests of our sanitarium work or so far-reaching in their results for good. Besides many physicians and several head nurses from different parts of the field, eleven sanitarium managers were present to discuss plans for unifying our work and to develop a systematic plan for carrying it forward. Most of these were men of long experience in the work, and all were men of personal ideas who are thoroughly consecrated to the work. The meetings were marked by a spirit of harmony that could scarcely be expected when one considers that these men came from different sections of the country, each with conditions peculiar to itself. The conclusions reached are a crystallization of the best thought of our denomination along these lines, and the hearty and enthusiastic way in which they were received bids well for their success. For a long time the need has been felt of a simple and yet practical system of cost accounting in our sanitariums; hence it was planned that the Medical Department devise such a system that can be applied to conditions in our various institutions. By this method it will be possible accurately to determine the cost of meals, treatments, and other items of service. It was also planned that quarterly reports be sent to the Medical Department secretary. By filing and comparing these reports, the department will be able to establish standards of cost that will be recognized in all our sanitariums. Uniform rules were established governing rates, discounts, collections, depreciation of accounts, etc., and standardized service was given a great deal of consideration. Another important matter that was discussed fully was the indebtedness resting on our medical institutions. It was felt that this burden of perplexity and expense is a great handicap to the progress of the work, and a strong appeal was made to all our institutions to use every possible means to reduce these obligations. The North American Division Conference was asked to perfect a plan to help in accomplishing this desired purpose. Action was taken restricting improvement expense to absolute necessities, and directing that in all instances work shall not be started until the full amount of cash is in hand for completing the same. The Spirit of God was present to guide in our planning, and all the workers were inspired with new courage to give themselves wholly to the work, that our sanitariums may fill their proper place in God's plan. Unification of Medical Methods
By R. S. Ingersoll
As the medical convention closed, and good-bys were said, I am sure we could all have sung from the heart that good old song, “Here I raise my Ebenezer;” for certainly the retrospect of the five days’ counsel together made us feel confident that hitherto had God helped us. Looking forward, one could not but feel that by the full cooperation of all our sanitarium boards in carrying out the ideas agreed upon, the unfortunate “Ichabod” would never appear over any of our doors. To this end may we all work and pray. Our work has for a long time been characterized by a great diversity of methods in medical and business departments so far as our sanitariums are concerned, so that workers and patients going from one institution to another have found it difficult at times to adjust themselves to the new environment. This condition has caused real discouragement on the part of some helpers, and loss of patronage to the sanitariums. This convention has been most timely for our sanitarium work, as it comes at a time when the patronage of these institutions is increasing; and if by effort on our part we are able to secure greater uniformity, we shall find it conducive to material benefit. We are living in a day of specialization. All our sanitarium workers should be especially qualified for their duties. A specialist is a leader and is respected. As each worker becomes more proficient in his work as the result of giving special thought to his particular line, the institution becomes more efficient as a whole, and commands greater respect in the community. In some cases the carrying out of the new suggestions will seem a hardship to institutions and to workers. However, in the end we shall probably find great benefit as a result of the change. It should be remembered that we are not like the Medes and Persians, who could not change the word spoken. There will be another convention in the near future, where, after we have all had a chance to try our new policies we shall be able to judge still better as to their real value, and to suggest such changes as may seem necessary. May the Lord give us courage, as boards of management and workers in our sanitariums, to cooperate in this effort to bring about uniformity. God is a God of order, and will most assuredly bless us in our efforts to unify the work. Let us pray and work and study, outside as well as in our convention halls, until we have brought this sanitarium work to the high plane of efficiency in every line which will be pleasing to our heavenly Father. Notes and clippings from the daily and weekly press —According to figures issued recently, the navy yards in the United States are now building vessels at the rate of one every day in the year. This is a rate never before equaled in the history of the country. On the day the figures were issued, May 31, there were building or under contract 368 steel vessels, the aggregate of whose tonnage will exceed 1,129,000. —Although for a quarter of a century work has been in progress upon the Cathedral of St. John the Divine (Episcopalian) in New York City, many may not yet realize that a great cathedral, ranking along with the greatest of similar productions in the Old World, is now in process of erection in America. A few days ago the breaking of ground for the nave of the great church was celebrated in New York as a civic event, Governor Whitman, Mayor Mitchel of New York City, and many other public dignitaries being in attendance. One detail of the general plan is a series of chapels encircling the choir. These are known as the “Chapels of the Seven Tongues,” and are to be dedicated to as many languages for the use of those who speak them. The fifth of these chapels, to be known as the Spanish Chapel, was dedicated a few days ago. The cost of this chapel, erected in memory of the late Bishop Potter of New York, was $200,000.19 —Five acres of land, near Meadville, Pa., formerly owned by John Brown of Civil War fame, were recently purchased by the National Historical Society. The land will be inclosed, and a suitable marker erected to his memory, the society announces. —On Saturday, June 10, Justice Charles Evans Hughes of the Supreme Court of the United States, was nominated by the Chicago convention as Republican candidate for President of the United States in the coming election. Justice Hughes immediately resigned his justiceship and accepted the nomination. Charles E. Fairbanks was nominated for Vice President. —The nomination of Louis D. Brandeis, of Boston, Mass., to the United States Supreme Court, to succeed the late Joseph Rucker Lamar, was confirmed by the Senate on June 1 by a vote of 47 to 22. The vote, which was taken without debate, ended one of the bitterest contests ever waged against a Presidential nominee. Mr. Brandeis is the first Jew to occupy a seat on the Supreme bench. —An ice mine, as it is called, exists in Coudersport, Pa., where in seeming contradiction to the laws of nature the ice forms in summer and melts in winter. It is forty feet deep and from ten to twelve in diameter. The ice begins to form in May, and in October the thaw sets in. Notwithstanding the fact that it is open at the top, it is warm enough on the coldest winter’s day to keep vegetables without freezing. Geologists are unable to explain this phenomenon. —In the General Conference of the Methodist Episcopal Church recently held at Saratoga Springs, N. Y., 300 delegates attempted to revise the Book of Discipline by striking out the prohibited list of amusements, which include dancing, card playing, and theatergoing. The fight for a more liberal attitude toward amusements is an ancient one, and has come before every General Conference in the memory of the oldest delegate. In all, 434 delegates voted for the existing order and defeated any change. —“Iron Tail,” the famous Indian chief whose likeness is stamped on the buffalo nickels now in current use, died recently in Indiana, where he had been traveling with a circus. Although his age was not definitely known, it is supposed to have been about ninety-five years. He took part in the Custer massacre and in many other notable Indian battles. The profile of Iron Tail was so characteristic of the Indian race that officials at Washington had him pose for a picture. A cut was made from the likeness and engraved on the buffalo nickels. —President Wilson delivered an address at a banquet given in Washington, D. C., on May 27, by the League to Enforce Peace. He suggested no peace terms, but declared that the settlement of the war concerns us as much as the belligerents, and that the United States is willing to join a league of nations to maintain the freedom of the seas, protect small states from aggression, and stop wars begun in violation of treaties as inaugurated without giving the world an opportunity to pass upon the causes. In this matter he asserted that the sole desire of America is to see that justice is done to all. —Pres. Woodrow Wilson and Vice Pres. Thomas R. Marshall were renominated as candidates for the offices they now hold, by the Democratic Convention which convened in St. Louis, Mo., June 15. —About one hundred lives were lost, hundreds of persons injured, and enormous property damage was done through a large section of Arkansas, Missouri, Illinois, and Mississippi, June 5, by tornadoes which swept the four States. —A bill has been passed by the Senate prohibiting the sale of intoxicating liquors in any national park or forest reserve. It is designed to include hotels and camps, which have hitherto had the privilege of selling liquors to guests, though no saloons were permitted. —President Wilson has signed the army reorganization bill recently passed by Congress. This completes the first and most important of the “preparedness” measures. It will provide for a standing army with a peace strength of about 211,000 officers and men and a war strength of about 262,000, including about 25,000 staff troops, Philippine scouts, new unassigned recruits, etc. Enlistment is for seven years, with three of active service and four on the reserve list. Under this same law the National Guard is to be reorganized as a federal force and developed to a strength of 457,000, which, with the regular troops, will give the nation an available war strength of nearly 720,000 soldiers. An appropriation of $20,000,000 for a government plant to produce nitrates from the air, is included. Provision is made for military training camps for volunteer citizen soldiers, and authority is given to the government to seize and operate privately owned munition plants in war time. —An interesting movement, significant of the recognition being given today to the achievements of womanhood, has been started in Washington for the erection of a memorial to Clara Barton, of Red Cross fame. Mrs. John A. Logan, president of the Clara Barton National Memorial Association, is directing the efforts toward securing the necessary funds for this purpose. Clara Barton’s life reads like a romance. She was a clerk in the Patent Office at Washington when the Civil War broke out. Immediately she resigned this place and gave herself to caring for the wounded. Her services were simply invaluable throughout the war, in mitigating the suffering of those at the battle front. At the close of the Civil War she helped in securing the names of 40,000 missing for the honor rolls of the Union Army. At the outbreak of the Franco-Prussian War, Miss Barton was in Switzerland, and there saw for the first time the work of the Red Cross. Returning to the United States, she was instrumental in securing the adoption of the Red Cross by treaty, President Arthur signing the document known as the Treaty of Geneva, in 1882. She was the president of the Red Cross, and directed the activities of the organization in nineteen disasters. She died in 1912. Although decorated by many foreign rulers during her life, she never received any official recognition from the United States. This memorial will be at once a tribute to her memory and an evidence of the place which she held in the esteem of her native land. —Yuan Shi-kai, president of the Chinese Republic, died in Peking June 6. He is succeeded by Li Yuan-hung. —Accompanied by a man who acted as watchman, Patrick Harmon recently arrived at New York City from Seattle, Wash., having completed the entire trip walking backward. The undertaking was promoted by a $20,000 wager between two Seattle clubmen, the stipulated time for accomplishing the feat being 260 days. Harmon did it in less than 240 days. —A library of 10,000 volumes devoted exclusively to the United States, said to be the most complete of its kind ever assembled, was recently shipped to Buenos Aires. The books are the gift of the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace, and are designed to “serve as a symbol of good will and as a permanent interpretation of the thought, feelings, and activities of the people of the United States in the capital of our greater sister republic of Argentina.” —All the clocks in Germany and Austria-Hungary, according to dispatches from Berlin, have been advanced one hour, and will remain so until October 1. The action has been taken, it is stated, for economic reasons, as it is believed that this advancing of time during the long days of the summer months will result in a vast saving of money, not to speak of the health benefits that will accrue to the workers, who will go to bed an hour earlier each night and get up an hour earlier than usual. It is estimated that the saving in lighting and power alone will total more than $440,000,000 a year in the two countries. —Sir Ernest Shackleton, the explorer, has arrived at Port Stanley, in the Falkland Islands, after an ill-fated effort to cross the antarctic continent from Weddell Sea to Ross Sea. This expedition left England in August of 1914, and one section proceeded to Buenos Aires, the other going to Tasmania. Sir Ernest left Buenos Aires on the ship “Endurance” for Weddell Sea, the other party in the “Aurora” leaving Tasmania for Ross Sea, there to meet Shackleton. Early this year the “Aurora” returned to Port Chalmers, New Zealand, having broken adrift in the ice in May of 1915, while eight of her men were ashore. Shackleton had not been heard from. Meanwhile in Weddell Sea Shackleton was having almost the same difficulties. The “Endurance” was crushed in the middle of the sea in October of 1915, and drifted 700 miles until April of this year, when the party landed on Elephant Island. Shackleton left twenty-two of his men on Elephant Island, while with five others he went for help in a twenty-two-foot boat, crossing a thousand miles of stormy ocean. Premier Asquith has informed the House of Commons that a relief expedition will be immediately organized to rescue the remainder of the Shackleton expedition in the antarctic. Department Business Notice
By L. A. Hansen
We are asked to announce a physician's private practice for sale in a place where one of our doctors has been living for a time, and where a favorable situation exists. We also have information to give regarding treatment-rooms for sale; price, $450. Health of owner demands a change of work. We have on our list of available workers several names of persons—engineers, electricians, stenographers, etc.—qualified for work in positions outside of sanitariums. Full information will be given on any of the above on request to Medical Department. L. A. Hansen. Church Dedication and Baptisms
A NEW church building has been dedicated to the service of God in Quirindi, Australia. ON a recent Sabbath four were baptized and received into the church at Mansfield, Mass. Elder A. V. Cotton recently baptized fourteen persons in Boston. Zimmerman.—Axil John Zimmerman was born in Sweden, Oct. 8, 1871, and died in Provo, Utah, May 21, 1916. He was a faithful member of the Seventh-day Adventist Church. His wife and two brothers mourn. W. M. Adams. Stratton.—Mrs. Julia Davis Stratton died at her home, near Eugene, Oregon, June 5, 1916. She was a devoted wife, a loving mother, and a true Christian. Her death is mourned by a husband, five children, two sisters, and three brothers. C. J. Cole. Johnson.—Mrs. Harvey Johnson was born in Fincastle, Va., June 6, 1863. Ten years ago she embraced present truth, and became an earnest member of the church at Alexandria, Va. She died May 20, 1916. A daughter and a son survive. Fred H. Seeney. Gray.—Mrs. Clara Rebecca Gray was born in Oxenhill, Md., Oct. 24, 1874, and departed this life May 6, 1916. Several years ago she united with the Seventh-day Adventist Church, and was a faithful, devout Christian. Her husband and three children mourn. Fred H. Seeney. McClard.—Nancy Belle McClard died June 9, 1916, at the home of her daughter, in Urbana, Ill. She was born in Kentucky, Aug. 10, 1863, and made her home in Indianapolis, Ind., until about two years ago, when she came to Illinois. Nine children are left to mourn. J. O. Ferris. Burt.—Mrs. Oliva Burt died in Detroit, Mich., March 6, 1916, aged 79 years, 1 month, and 2 days. During the last eighteen years of her life she was a devout member of the Seventh-day Adventist church at Flint, Mich. She sleeps in hope, awaiting the call of the Life-giver. L. T. Nicola. Lanigar.—Charley Lanigar was born in Chico, Cal., June 21, 1884. At the age of sixteen he was baptized and united with the Seventh-day Adventist church at Oakland, Cal. He was a patient sufferer, and fell asleep hoping in the Saviour. His parents and four sisters mourn. S. T. Hare. Rathbun.—Mrs. Azurah Rathbun died in Rochester, Mich., April 2, 1916, in her seventy-seventh year. She was a daughter of Elder R. J. Lawrence, a pioneer worker in this cause. From childhood she was a faithful follower of the Master, and her life was one of devotion to the third angel's message. L. T. Nicola. Bennett.—Mrs. Sarah Ann Bennett was born in England July 12, 1831, and fell asleep in Jesus May 21, 1916. Last summer she heard and accepted the third angel's message, uniting with the church at Salt Lake City, Utah. She rejoiced in the truth till the day of her death. Funeral services were conducted by the writer. W. M. Adams. Coates.—Mrs. Adeline Coates was born in Towanda, Pa., Jan. 22, 1834, and died at the home of her daughter, in Vineland, N. J., May 7, 1916. For seventeen years she was an observer of the true Sabbath, and at the time of her death was a member of the Seventh-day Adventist church of Richburg, N. Y. She fell asleep in hope. One daughter and one son live to honor her memory. George W. Spies.21 Allen.—Victor Goodrich Allen, son of Elder and Mrs. A. N. Allen, who for a number of years have labored in Central and South America and Cuba, died in San Marcos, Cuba, June 7, 1916, aged 9 months and 12 days. Funeral services were conducted by S. E. Kellman and the writer. E. W. Thurber. Reeder.—Samuel Ferguson Reeder was born June 2, 1855, at Columbus, Ohio. Through reading literature, he was led to accept present truth in 1882. He entered the canvassing work, laboring with N. P. Dixon, the first State agent appointed. Later he himself had charge of the canvassing work in West Virginia, Virginia, Tennessee, and Louisiana. His wife and six children mourn his death, which occurred May 20, 1916. W. P. McLennan. Wheeler.—Mary Jane Wheeler was born in Annsville, N. Y., Jan. 7, 1841, and died in Orange, Cal., May 29, 1916. She was married to H. C. Wheeler Jan. 19, 1858, and five children were born to them, all of whom survive. Her husband is also living. A number of years ago Sister Wheeler embraced present truth, and united with the Orange Seventh-day Adventist church. Her sorrowing family are comforted by the assurance that she sleeps in Jesus. C. F. Folkenberg. Kibler.—Edith May Goodnow was born in Lancaster, Mass., March 7, 1854, and most of her life was spent in this vicinity, until her marriage with Artie E. Kibler, Dec. 21, 1911. To them three children were born. Her death occurred at the Clinton Hospital, May 30, 1916. During her last sickness she seemed to get a new hold upon God, and this is a great comfort to her relatives and friends. Her husband, two children, her mother, and two sisters survive. O. F. Butcher. Fay.—Mrs. Mary Eliza Fay was born in Springfield, Pa., July 29, 1821. Her first husband was Thomas Wheeler, to whom she was married in 1840. One of their two children is living. Being left a widow, she was united in marriage with Daniel Fay in 1848, and to them were born three sons. For sixty-three years Sister Fay was a devout member of the Seventh-day Adventist Church, having accepted present truth when Elder J. N. Loughborough, then a young man of twenty-two, conducted a series of meetings in Milan, Ohio. Her death occurred May 24, 1916. N. S. Ashton. Brackett.—Laura E. Kellogg, daughter of J. P. Kellogg, one of the pioneers in this message, was born in Tyrone, Mich., Aug. 29, 1845. During her childhood the family moved to Battle Creek, and at the age of twelve years she was baptized by Elder James White, uniting with the Seventh-day Adventist Church, of which she remained a faithful member till the end of life. Dec. 19, 1866, she was united in marriage with Charles H. Brackett, now one of the elders of the Battle Creek church. Her exemplary Christian life exerted a wide influence for good, and her death, which occurred June 4, 1916, is mourned by the husband, two sons, one daughter, and several brothers and sisters. G. E. Langdon. Hunter.—Andrew Willie Hunter was born in Tama County, Iowa, March 19, 1859. He was married to Miss Lydia Emily Roushey at Marengo, Iowa, April 11, 1877. Two children were born to them, both of whom died in infancy. Our brother was a strong, rugged man until about six months before his death, when he suffered a general breakdown. He spent some time at the Iowa Sanitarium, but fell asleep at his home, in Boone, Iowa, July 7, 1915. Through the efforts of Elder R. M. Kilgore he accepted present truth in 1873, and was faithful for many years, but later wandered away from the right path. However, he turned to God in his last hours, and we expect to meet him in the kingdom of glory. He is survived by a wife, his aged parents, and six sisters. Mrs. Susie Hunter Herrman. Evans.—George F. Evans was born in Spring Mills, N. Y., July 25, 1830. He was married to Mary Lucinda Murdock in 1857, and eight children were born to them, five of whom still live and are believers in the third angel's message. Brother Evans accepted present truth in 1861, under the efforts of Elder William S. Ingraham, and after the death of his wife he entered the canvassing work, faithfully devoting his time to the circulation of literature. He fell asleep at the home of his daughter, in Ulysses, Pa., May 25, 1916. J. W. Raymond.