Earlier text: Her Boy, Ruined by DrinkRICHMOND.—I began my labors here the middle of May, and later moved my family here from Washington, D. C., about the middle of June. The message of present truth was first preached here many years ago, and much labor has been put forth in the east end of the city since the middle of that time. Through the blessing of God a faithful band of worshipers was organized, which has continued to grow from the first. Later a neat, commodious house of worship was erected. This church now has fifty members, and several others are expecting to unite with it soon. Through the kind gift of the General Conference we had a new forty-foot circular tent to use here this summer. This tent was purchased from Kansas City, Mo., but on account of heavy floods there, we were unable to get it until early in July. As soon as it arrived, we pitched it in an excellent location on West Main Street at the opposite end of the city from the church, and began our meetings on July 9. The West Michigan Conference generously sent Brother O. L. Denslow, a graduate from Cedar Lake Academy, to help us in the work. The Lord has richly blessed us together in his service, but Brother Denslow will soon leave me to attend the Foreign Mission Seminary at Washington. We were both glad for the counsel and help of Elder H. W. Herrell, our conference president, from time to time during these meetings. We have had a very regular attendance of as friendly and hospitable people as we ever met. On Sunday nights our seats were filled, and through the rest of the week we had an average attendance of about fifty. Eleven of these have begun to keep the Sabbath, and understand most of our faith, and we hope will soon unite with our people. Others are deeply interested, but are yet undecided. For these we are praying and laboring. We have distributed ten thousand pages of literature during this effort, taken a few subscriptions for the Signs of the Times, and sold some books. We have taken seven weeks for this series of meetings, and carefully presented a full message. We are thankful to our merciful Lord, who has borne so patiently with us in our failures, and given us of his pardoning grace, and given health and peace and blessings more than we could ask. My wife and children are well, and we all like our new home, and desire an interest in the prayers of God's people for the work at this place. QUITO.—Brother Navarrete and myself came here last week to canvass the city, and we are having good success. The first day he sold over twenty sucres' worth of papers and small books, and the first day's work gave me twenty-nine orders for large books; after two days' work I had fifty-one orders for books. The last of the week we were joined by Elder Wm. Steel, the director of the mission. He and Brother Navarrete are working with Señales de los Tiempos, while I take orders for large books. By the success of Brother Navarrete we see the importance of native workers above foreign, and it behooves us to get more young native men into the work as quickly as possible. Last evening we called to see Mr. Compton, who formerly was employed as teacher of the normal school for girls. At present he and Mrs. Compton are trying to start gospel work under the auspices of the Methodist Church. We were invited to attend their services Sunday morning, which we did, and were invited to take part. Here we met a young man (a former officer in the army), to whom I sent the Señales on first arriving in Ecuador. He came to our room, and was so much interested in the truth that he intends to return to Ambato with us to attend some meetings we are to hold there. We pray the Lord to open his eyes fully to the truth. Ecuador is a good field to work just now, but besides Brother Steel there will be (after my leaving for Chile) only Brother Navarrete, the colporteur. Let us pray the Lord to send more workers soon. Eastern Polynesian Mission Field
By O. A. OLSEN.
LEAVING San Francisco on the steamship “Mariposa,” May 20, 1908, we had a very favorable passage, arriving at Tahiti on Monday morning, June 1. We came this way to pay a visit to our Eastern Polynesian mission, and to attend their general meeting for the district. This mission field is composed of the following groups of islands: Society, Cook, Marquesas, Tuamotu, Gambier, the Austral Island groups, Eastern, and Pitcairn Island. There are altogether about one hundred ten inhabited islands in this district, and the truth has representatives on seven of them. We have six organized churches, with a membership of one hundred sixty-two, five church buildings, and thirteen Sabbath-schools, with a membership of two hundred ninety-eight. With the exception of Pitcairn Island, the truth was first brought to these islands by the missionary schooner “Pitcairn,” and the first one to accept it was Paul Deane, of Tahiti, in August, 1892. Brother Deane was then a preacher in the native church, and since accepting the truth, has rendered acceptable service in the message. On Tahiti we have three congregations and three church buildings. I had the pleasure of visiting them all, and it was a real privilege to make the acquaintance of these native brethren. The first laborers on Tahiti were Brother and Sister A. J. Read, who were left here by the schooner “Pitcairn.” Since then quite a number have had part in the work here, but have left again after a longer or shorter stay. Fifteen years ago Brother and Sister B. J. Cady came here, and still remain. God has greatly blessed these faithful workers, and given them many souls for their encouragement. I was glad to find Brother and Sister Cady in good health, and of good courage in the work. They are carrying a heavy load, but are keeping up well. Sister Anna Nelson was a faithful helper and coworker for a long time; but on account of her health she left a short time ago to take treatment at the St. Helena Sanitarium. Her intention is to return as soon as her health will permit. This was my first visit to any part of our island field, and I was deeply interested in all that I saw and learned. It was quite a drawback that I could not speak directly to the people. All my speaking and conversing with the natives had to be done through an interpreter.17 I was favorably impressed with the appearance of the people, and the clean and neat appearance of their homes. It was also quite apparent that the truth was gathering the best of the people, and the truth itself has a wonderfully uplifting power. Our meetings were interesting and well attended, and the truth presented was much appreciated. The plan was to hold the general meeting on the island of Raiatea, one hundred twenty miles distant from Tahiti. Recently Brother Cady, with the approval of the brethren, has purchased a twenty-five-ton schooner for sixteen hundred dollars, believing that it would be a help to the work in the district in various ways. The first trip after purchase was to Pitcairn Island. There seemed to be a good opportunity to obtain cargo from the various islands, and thus pay the expense of the ship, but the main object of the trip to Pitcairn was to give some of our brethren and sisters there an opportunity to attend our general meeting, and twelve of them availed themselves of the privilege. In due time the schooner returned, having made a very successful trip, and all seemed to be well pleased with her sailing qualities. As soon as arrangements could be made, we all, thirty-seven in number, including the captain and mate, started for Raiatea. On the way we called at the island of Huahine, where we have a company of Sabbath-keepers. Here we took on five more passengers. This was my first experience in taking a sea trip on a twenty-five-ton vessel. While on the whole we had a fair passage, still on the one hundred twenty miles we experienced quite a variety of weather; we had fair weather, and we had rain, also considerable sea, which played with our boat like a toy, and we almost had a calm also. As a consequence of all this, almost all had quite an experience in sea-sickness. These little boats do not afford much shelter, consequently when a storm comes up, the passengers are quite liable to be wet through and through. I was glad to have this added experience, as now I can better appreciate the situation of our workers among the islands, who have to take many journeys under just such conditions. Our brethren and sisters living in their cosy homes, with so many comforts, little realize what our faithful workers out on the frontiers have to undergo. But they do their work cheerfully, and with hearts full of love for the Master and for souls. I have not heard one word of complaint, or discouragement. On the contrary they regard all these difficulties, privations, and exposures as mere trifles when compared with the great salvation for which they are working. God is blessing and keeping them. We trust many more will join their number, and send out a hearty invitation for others to come and help gather in the sheaves for the soon-coming harvest. Monday afternoon, June 15, we arrived at Avera, Raiatea, where the mission home is located. Here we met Sister Cady and the rest of the family. The location is a pleasant one, an almost ideal place for a home, a quiet and retired country place, surrounded by beautiful nature, quite lofty mountains in front and behind, with a fine stream of fresh running water close to the house, and a large variety of tropical fruits in abundance close at hand. The place was very interesting to me as this was my first visit. Our conference began the next day, and lasted, with almost continual meetings, for the rest of the week. Those who came with the boat, together with the brethren and sisters residing on Raiatea, made a congregation of about seventy. Our meetings were interesting, and met with a hearty response. The special burden of thought and study was how to help forward the work of the message in this district, and to obtain a fuller experience in the saving truths of the gospel. The prayers and testimonies were good and free. There was no hesitancy or delay. The native language as well as the English was freely used. All the preaching and instruction given was translated, though fully half of the congregation understood the English. We were pleased to find quite a number of young people and some of more mature years who were desirous to fit themselves for some part in the work. This matter was given special attention, and resulted in a decision to begin a training mission or school immediately. While something in this line has been done, still for lack of help it could not be carried out as fully as desired. But more help is at hand in the coming of Brother and Sister Sterling, who are expected on the next boat from San Francisco. It is a great advantage when we can develop workers in the field itself. These people know the language; they are used to the customs and habits of the natives, and know how to meet them; and they are also acclimatized. Sixteen persons gave in their names as ready to enter school at once, and Brother Cady spoke of others not present who also would enter. Some of these can be utilized in the work very soon, while others will need a longer time to prepare them fully for their work. We are very glad that the work here has so far developed that such a move is practicable, and we may hope that this move will give a new impetus to the work in this part of our field, and that soon new territory, islands that as yet have not been visited, may have the opportunity of hearing the message. Brother W. H. Pascoe, from Rarotonga, was present, and took part in our deliberations. He is now the only worker there. Sabbath morning, June 20, saw our departure. I wanted so much to remain over Sabbath and First day, but this I could not do, as there would not be another boat for a month. I remained on Tahiti and Raiatea nineteen days, though most of the time was spent on Tahiti. We left all in good spirits and full of courage. While Brother Pascoe and I had to leave, the meetings would continue for several more days, and I expect to hear good reports about the closing of the conference. On the way our steamer made stops to take on a cargo at the islands of Aitutaki, Mangaia, and Rarotonga. At the two first mentioned, Brother Pascoe and I improved the time on shore by distributing literature. Brother Pascoe had a supply of the Tuatua-Moa, the Rarotongan paper, and the natives were very eager to get it. Brother Pascoe also had “Christ Our Saviour,” and “Daniel,” in the Rarotongan language. Of these we sold all we had, and took orders for more. All this was a very interesting experience to me, and more than ever I see the importance of getting more of the truth into the language of these islands. We also heard a number speak feelingly of the truth contained in these papers. At Rarotonga we have a church. This is where Brother Pascoe is located. Here I had a meeting with the brethren. The work was begun here many years ago by Dr. J. E. Caldwell and Brother J. D. Rice. I visited both the places built by these brethren. I have been very glad for the experience of this visit to these islands. I can now much better understand their condition and their needs. How much we need efficient, faithful, consecrated workers. May the Lord roll a greater burden for souls on all our people. I am now on my way to New Zealand to attend our missionary convention at Palmerston North. O. A. OLSEN. *Steamship “Hauroto,” at sea, June 30, 1908. The North Carolina Camp-Meeting
By R. T. DOWSETT.
THIS meeting was held August 13-23 in a beautiful grove at Lexington. The committee did their best to make the campers and visiting brethren comfortable. Aside from the temporal blessings enjoyed, the Spirit of God was present to bless all who came within the influence of the meeting. Many and most precious were the spiritual blessings enjoyed. During both Sabbath meetings, and at several of the meetings during the week, the Spirit of God was present in a marked manner; this resulted in the conversion of nearly every one present, and upon the part of the brethren and sisters a giving up of cherished sins and a yielding to God for service. Especially was this so as the marvelous workings of God in opening doors for the work in regions beyond were presented by Elder W. A. Westworth and Prof. B. G. Wilkinson. A number of brethren and sisters testified to their willingness to go to any field if called of God to go. One hundred seventy dollars in cash and pledges, besides a donation of twenty acres of land, was given for foreign missions. Those present also pledged their hearty and unselfish co-operation in behalf of missions during the Thanksgiving week; and while much of their home field remains unentered, they feel it a privilege to share in the blessing given to those who labor in behalf of the more needy fields. To emphasize a resolution asking the executive committee of the Southeastern Union Conference to take steps to liquidate the indebtedness of the Atlanta Sanitarium, three hundred five dollars was given in cash and pledges. The plan is not to give this as a donation to the Atlanta Sanitarium alone; but the donation is made to the Southeastern Union Conference. The money is to be used first to liquidate the Atlanta Sanitarium investment; then as soon as said sanitarium is able, the money is to be returned to the union conference for reinvestment or the establishment of another enterprise in the Southeastern18 States, upon the same specified terms and agreement as now exist between the Atlanta Sanitarium and the union conference. Thus the money donated now can, with God's blessing, be a blessing not alone to one but a number of enterprises connected with his work until he comes. In addition to the above-mentioned donation, $105.88 was contributed for local interests. Brethren W. A. Westworth, B. G. Wilkinson, V. O. Cole, L. A. Hansen, and the writer were the laborers present from without the conference, besides Elder M. H. Brown, who has recently moved to North Carolina to labor under the support of the California Conference, and Elder L. H. Crisler of Florida, who has moved here on account of his health. The labors of these brethren will give much added strength to the North Carolina Conference. Elder T. H. Jeys was re-elected president of the conference, and a strong executive committee was chosen to assist him, of which Elders Brown and Crisler are members. There was a gain of two churches, and a net gain of forty members in the conference for the year. A strong aggressive policy was outlined for future work. The attendance from the city was encouraging, a number becoming much interested. The brethren will continue there with a tent. Eleven persons were baptized. The Wisconsin Camp-Meeting
By C. McREYNOLDS
THE annual camp-meeting in Wisconsin was held in Madison on the Monona Assembly Grounds. This is a most beautiful place, located on the shores of Lake Monona, directly across from the capital,—a place where many conveniences unusual to a camp-ground were enjoyed. The four days preceding the meeting were set aside for the business session. The regular camp-meeting began September 4, and closed Sunday evening, September 13. The laborers present from outside the State were W. A. Spicer, Allen Moon, Frederick Griggs, C. F. Bollman, William Covert, P. T. Magan, O. E. Reinke, M. L. Andreasen, L. H. Christian, J. B. Blosser, W. E. Straw, and J. Wayne. One hundred forty tents were occupied, beside twenty-two rooms rented from cottages on the grounds. Fully eight hundred persons were present a large part of the time. From the first it was evident that the Spirit of the Lord was leading in the work. The preaching was with power, and reached the hearts of the people. Almost the entire camp earnestly sought God for a deeper consecration, and there were many conversions. Five new churches were received into the conference, with an aggregate membership of seventy-seven. As reported by the workers, two hundred twenty-seven new members were received by baptism during the year. About two hundred forty in all were added to the churches. Six new Sabbath-schools and four new primary church-schools were organized. The report of the book and periodical work showed a very encouraging increase over previous years. About seven thousand dollars in pledges of cash and real estate were given for the Madison and Nashville (Tenn.) Sanitarium, making a total, since May, of twenty-one thousand dollars. Over thirty-two hundred dollars was raised for the sanitarium in Nashville, Tenn., now being provided for the colored people. The Sabbath-school donation amounted to two hundred twenty-four dollars besides the children's donations of twenty-six dollars. This money all goes to China. Four hundred seventy-seven dollars was raised for local enterprises, other than the sanitarium. Three baptisms were held in the quiet waters of Lake Monona. Sixty followed their Lord in this solemn rite. During this meeting seven brethren were set apart to the gospel ministry. They were P. E. Sheppler, P. M. Hanson, H. P. Anderson, A. W. Spaulding, Byron Post, A. Grundset, and C. Edwardson. Immediately following the second ordination service, the people gathered on the shore of the lake, where the last baptism was held. Even as the last candidates were led from the waters, the deepening twilight brought to us a new day in which all united in praise to God for what he had wrought. The Atlanta Sanitarium
By G. A. Williams
The Atlanta Sanitarium no doubt has had as hard a struggle for existence as any of our institutions. Its difficulties have been of a nature to try the souls of those who were struggling to hold up the light, and many times their hearts have almost fainted within them. But some have held on by faith when there was nothing to keep alive the spirit of faith but their confidence in God. The Lord has spoken, through his servant, to the effect that the sanitarium work in Atlanta should not be abandoned. This, together with words of encouragement from the brethren at Washington, has led us to put forth a strong effort to place the institution in working condition. The treatment-rooms have been remodeled and equipped, while the entire building has been newly painted, papered, and furnished. Verandas have been added, and the kitchen enlarged to double its former capacity. A strong, efficient force of workers has been secured; patients are coming in; and we feel that the time has fully come for the Atlanta Sanitarium to take its appointed place among our institutions, and accomplish the work the Lord would have it do. We are deeply grateful to God for his manifest leadings, and for the courage and strength given us. We wish also to express our appreciation of the many evidences of interest on the part of our brethren and sisters. Our people may now with confidence recommend the sanitarium to those who have need of the benefits and blessings to be gained only at a well-equipped and properly conducted institution of this character. It has been a long, hard struggle, which can be appreciated only by those who have passed through the experience. But brighter days are in store for the sanitarium work in Atlanta, and with trust and confidence in our Heavenly Father we press forward. There are some things yet very much needed; for instance, a sewing-machine, all sewing having either to be done by hand or hired. Will not some well-to-do brother esteem it a privilege to provide us with one? In our climate ornamental plants may adorn the verandas almost every day of the year. Very soon our friends farther north must shelter their plants from the cold. We believe you would enjoy the thought of having some of your plants through the winter months beautifying our verandas, which are now bare. If so, please box them up in the pots, and send them prepaid. Atlanta is noted for its delightful climate. Probably no city in the country has a finer all-the-year-round climate than has the city of Atlanta. People in the North do not realize that Atlanta is a summer resort, much cooler than the average Northern city. This is accounted for by the fact that it occupies a much higher altitude than the surrounding country, and is favored by cool breezes from the east and south, which blow daily, scarcely ever failing. The nights are exceptionally cool. Because we are so far south, the winters are also very pleasant. We have a larger percentage of sunshiny days than in the North in winter. The sanitarium is situated in the residence part of the city, surrounded by beautiful shade-trees one block from the car-line, and five blocks from Grant Park, a large and beautiful natural park. We ask the united prayers of our people, that God may bless the work in Atlanta, and that this institution may fill its appointed place, and be used of him to bring healing of body, mind, and soul to many. Maine Camp-Meeting
By C. H. EDWARDS.
THE Maine camp-meeting was held at Brownville, Maine, in a beautiful village near the center of the city, August 20-30. The camp itself was one of the most beautiful I have ever seen, comprising about forty tents, and about one hundred fifty persons were encamped on the ground. The encampment was so located as to be easy of access to the people. The outside interest from the beginning was good, there being at times from two to three hundred strangers attending the services. Elder E. W. Farnsworth, president of the Atlantic Union Conference, was present during nearly the entire meeting. The instruction which he gave was timely, and was highly appreciated by the brethren and sisters. Prof. B. F. Machlan, of South Lancaster, Mass., represented the academy and its work, and also spoke several times to the young people in their meetings. His instruction was received with deep gratitude by the young people. Brethren R. J. Bryant and L. W. Graham represented the publishing work. It was a cause of gratitude to all to know that even in the State of Maine, where it has been said that the canvassing work was dead and merely needed a burial, the book sales during the last year had been three times greater than the year before, and four times greater than the year previous to that. Plans were laid at this meeting for the carrying forward of the periodical and subscription-book work, and a State agent was elected. All were convinced that the coming year would be one of the best in the history of the canvassing work in Maine. Brother F. M. Dana, who represented the work for the young people, attended the latter part of the meeting, and gave some very timely instruction to both young people and parents.19 Elder J. B. Goodrich, one of the pioneers of the message in Maine, was elected president of the conference. He has associated with him four younger men, who will assist him in carrying forward the work in the conference. We were glad to note that the canvassing agent was elected as a member of the conference committee. This is as it should be, because it unites the canvassing work with other branches of the conference as nothing else can do. It was voted at this meeting that a training-school for workers should be established in one of the cities. This we are certain was a wise move, which will prove a great blessing to the conference. The report of the secretary of the Missionary Volunteer work showed that there are over one hundred twenty-five Seventh-day Adventist young people in Maine who are over twenty-one years of age. Some step should be taken to encourage these young men and women to engage in the Lord's work; hence the training-school was proposed, and the brethren responded promptly, believing that it would be one means of solving the problem of securing workers for the State, and at the same time be the means of saving many young people. Prof. H. C. Giles will have charge of the school. Having successfully conducted a Bible Training-school in New York State, we believe he will be able to take hold of this work in a way which will make it a success. We feel deeply interested in this part of the work, and believe that the blessing of God will rest upon this effort. It was distinctly understood that this school is not in any way to compete with our other institutions of learning. Those who ought to attend South Lancaster Academy will not be admitted into this training-school, but only those who have mastered the ordinary branches of learning, and who bid fair to become successful laborers in the cause. It is proposed that one half of each day be devoted to school work, and the other half to practical house-to-house work. Thus the workers are to be taught to be self-supporting, and the school will at the same time be practically self-supporting. We bespeak for this school the hearty support of all our people in the State. A religious liberty secretary was appointed, and steps were taken to carry forward a vigorous campaign in religious liberty work during the coming winter. At the close of the camp-meeting it was decided that some of the workers should remain in the town, and conduct a series of meetings. We trust that a church may soon be established in Brownville as a monument of the work and cause of God. Taken altogether, we believe that this camp-meeting will prove to be a great blessing to our brethren and sisters in Maine.
C. H. EDWARDS. Danish West Indies
By H. C. J. WALLERKEE
ST. THOMAS.—The work in these islands is onward. Since my last report to the REVIEW, I have baptized three, and a number of others are waiting to go forward in that ordinance. At St. John there are also a few who have lately taken their stand on God's side. We thank God for these evidences of his saving power. I am making regular trips to St. John every two weeks in my motorboat. It is a great advantage to us to be able to control our own transportation. The school building is now ready, and we expect our teacher here in a few weeks. While the building is up, and ready to be used, we still need about the three hundred dollars to finish paying for material. Besides this we greatly need an organ in the church. The people have strong voices, and with no instrument to lead them, the singing is naturally poor. I wish some of our brethren might feel a burden to help us in this particular. The message is onward, and souls are accepting the truth, but the cause is greatly crippled by the lack of means. People here are so poor that they can do practically nothing. Some of our brethren in the States have already helped, and we thank them for the assistance rendered; but, brethren, with your prayers and with your means, remember us who are out in trying fields and climates. We have all been down with the fever—the children first, and then my wife and myself. We feel very thankful that we were not all taken down at the same time. We are still weak from the effects of the disease, but are slowly gaining, and hope soon to be strong again. We are of good courage, and aim to push forward the battle. COCHABAMBA.—The work is progressing slowly here in Bolivia. Until now no other laborer has come, and I have only a few hours every day for aggressive field work. It is difficult to do justice to the editorial work, and yet have time for canvassing. From six to eight I generally study, from eight to ten I engage in editorial work, and then I take breakfast. After that I canvass until five or six, when I return for supper. Three times in the week we have evening meetings from seven to eight. After that, if I do not feel too tired, I take up writing or translating, keeping at it generally until ten, as I do also on other evenings when we have no meetings. In that way my health keeps generally quite good, and I can accomplish more than with other divisions of time. There is hardly an afternoon when some one does not throw stones or dirt after me, when I am canvassing; but I am quite accustomed to it already, and the best of it is that no stones have hit me so far. Yesterday I offered the paper to a priest, and soon we had a little discussion. As I attempted to prove something from the Bible, he said that my Bible was no good. I told him that just over at the corner was the public library, and there they had Catholic translations of it. So we went over there, and he asked for a Catholic translation. They handed him one, and he tried hard to find a text with which he intended to prove that at the resurrection the soul will come from heaven or hell to join the body. But as he could find none, he laid the Bible down, and went out. Then a lot of people gathered around me, asking many questions, and I had for a good while about fifty hearers. Some seemed to be favorably impressed, but some also made hostile manifestations. About two weeks ago the teacher of the highest degree in law at the university made us a visit. While his wife was talking with Mrs. Thomann about health principles and child training, he asked about religious things. Among other questions he also asked about our organization, and how the missionaries were supported. I made the matter as clear to him as the time permitted; and he said he never had heard of such a perfect and just way of conducting things. He said that if he were ever to become leader of a nation, he would try to implant an organization on such a basis as the one we had. He then asked who of our brethren had shaped that organization. I told him that it was not man's work; but that the Lord, through the spirit of prophecy, had guided the church in it. It made me glad to have the first law teacher of this city see so much light in our church organization, and say he thought it the most perfect he had ever heard of. It seemed to me that some of our people, who sometimes seem to murmur, as the Israelites did, against the Lord's way of doing things, might learn that no other organization in this world is so perfect, yet so simple and understandable, as the one the Lord gave through his Spirit to this people. We do not need to be ashamed of the light the Lord has given us; and when we think that the work committed to us is to give the gospel to the whole world in this generation, we may understand that a good organization is essential. How could such a great work be done otherwise? The Cumberland Camp-Meeting
By W. A. WESTWORTH.
THE Cumberland Conference and camp-meeting is now a thing of the past; and as we look back upon it, our hearts are led to praise the Lord for his leading, and for the blessings that came to his people as together we sought his favor, and tried to lay plans for the advancement of his cause on earth. The meeting was held at Cleveland, Tenn., and it was a striking fact that there were more present than attended the camp last year, before the conference was divided. Some had prophesied that the division of the conference would cripple the work to a great extent; but our hearts were made glad as we saw the determination to press the battle to the gates, and finish the work God has called us to do. The workers in attendance, besides those of the local conference, were Prof. B. G. Wilkinson, Elders R. T. Dowsett, L. A. Hansen, M. B. VanKirk, and V. O. Cole, and the writer. There was a fair attendance from the town, and a live interest was developed as we gave the straight, telling truths of the third angel's message. Elder J. F. Pogue will follow up this interest. The first Sabbath witnessed a deep moving of the Spirit of God, when almost the entire camp came forward for entire surrender, confession, and service. On the second Sabbath, after a study of the great field beyond, a call was made for those who would give themselves, with all they had, for service either at home or in the foreign field. Our hearts were rejoiced to see the large response, a step which we believe will mean much for the advancement of the cause in this conference through the year to come.20 A spirit of consecration of means was evident as the various calls were made. A donation of over seven hundred dollars was given for mission work beyond our borders. Eight hundred seventy-five dollars was contributed to the Atlanta Sanitarium; and one hundred fifty dollars to the home expense fund, besides some other minor donations. Considering the size of the conference, we feel that this was a very liberal response financially. Elder Pogue was unanimously re-elected president. He and his committee have set themselves toward the most progressive policy the conference has yet known. A spirit of zeal permeates the rank and file of the people, and we anticipate rapid growth for the work in East Tennessee. Field Notes and Gleanings
Sabbath, August 8, three persons were baptized at Hazel, S. D. At Langford, S. D., six persons have taken their stand for the truth. At the close of the tent-meetings in Traverse City, Mich., several had given their hearts to God, and one person had received baptism. Three tent companies in the Northern Illinois Conference have opened up new territory since camp-meeting. The meetings are at Holcomb, Creston, and Logan Square, Chicago. Since the dedication of the church in Duluth, Minn., Sunday-evening services have been conducted with encouraging results. Some have decided to keep the Sabbath, and others are in the valley of decision. Elder C. L. Stone recently baptized two young persons at Indianapolis, Ind., both having embraced the truth through the labors of two of our Bible workers there. Both have already begun selling our publications. A good interest was awakened at the North Vernon, Ind., camp-meeting among those who attended from the outside, and four have already taken a stand for the truth, and there are good prospects for the establishment of a church there. A report from Keene, N. H., states that eight persons were recently baptized there. At Hazel, Minn., August 8, three persons were baptized, and united with the company there. It is not generally known that the king of the Fiji Islands is a Seventh-day Adventist, but such is the case. Elder G. W. Anglebarger recently baptized four persons—two husbands with their wives—at Denver, Colo. After the camp-meeting at Waterbury, Vt., the interest was followed up with a tent effort. Nine have taken their stand for the truth so far, and others are almost persuaded. A recent letter from Fort Jones, Cal., states that as a result of the series of meetings there, two have taken their stand to keep the Sabbath, and a number more are interested. More than twenty names have been given in for baptism, and eight or ten others have promised to keep the Sabbath, at Turlock, Cal., as a result of meetings that have been conducted at that place. Elder O. O. Bernstein, writing from Philadelphia, Pa., September 18, says: “Our tents have been taken down, and the meetings have been transferred to the church. Twenty-four adults have accepted the message up to the present date. Many others are in the valley of decision.” Elder J. W. Christian says, in the Northern Union Reaper: “At Chamberlain, S. D., the work is moving forward, both in the church and sanitarium. The new church building is practically completed, and regular services are held there each Sabbath. In the afternoon a prayer and social meeting was held, in which all but one took part. At the going down of the sun a small company gathered at the river-bank to witness the baptism of three candidates.” The Missouri and Colorado conferences have each been divided into two separate conferences,—Northern Missouri and Southern Missouri, and Eastern Colorado and Western Colorado. Elder A. R. Ogden has been elected president of the Northern Missouri Conference, and Elder D. U. Hale of the Southern; Elder John Lair, of Kansas, was elected president of the Eastern Colorado Conference, and Elder W. F. Kennedy of the Western. Elder G. E. Nord, reporting the work among the Swedish people in New York City, says: “On Nov. 2, 1908, a Swedish church was organized with a membership of twenty-one. Since that time, two more short efforts have been made, and thirty-two have been baptized. During the twenty-two months of the church’s existence, its membership has increased to fifty-two. All except six of those who have joined have done so as the direct result of our efforts to preach the everlasting gospel to the Swedes.”