p. 30 | Review and Herald, Vol. 84, No. 14. (4/4/1907)

Earlier text: The Place and Kind of Athletics in College Work

Claremont Union College, South Africa

By Ruth Haskell Hayton

It has seemed to us many times that no other school is made up of children who differ so widely in age, religion, and home training as those placed under our care. In age they range from six to eighteen years, and among them we find the children of Abraham, Church of England adherents, Wesleyan Methodists, Catholics, and Seventh-day Adventists, all studying the “History of the Sabbath,” “Life of Luther,” and “Rise and Progress of Seventh-day Adventists.” This fact surprised us many times.

It may be asked why we take children so young, and if we do not think they should be with the parents at this age. It is the custom of the country for every one who is able, to send his children away to a boarding-school.

There is no system of free education in this country, so those not in our Home do not mind paying tuition, as they would have to do so anywhere. We are glad of the presence of those not of our faith, because they are a great financial help to us, making it possible for Adventist children to work their way when they could not so freely do so if we did not have this help. Then we believe it is a means of bringing the truth before the parents in the most favorable way. The sacredness of the Sabbath, and the signs of the times, are familiar topics.

Our work in caring for such children as we have here is much like that of a mother with a large family. We look after their clothes, see that they take their baths, polish their boots, and so many other little details, that at times we feel like the mother in the nursery rhyme, “So many children she didn’t know what to do.” But these children do not always stay thus. From our school has gone out a little band of young people who are proving a blessing to the cause. One has entered the ministry, while our girls are scattered over Africa, teaching church-schools and farm schools. Items from some of their letters may be of interest. One writes:

“All my children were born and bred on the farm, and so haven’t much knowledge of what the world is like. We really feel quite out of it. Sometimes for a whole month I see no one but my children and their parents. There is great excitement when any of the brethren visit us. You may imagine what a delightful time the quarterly meeting is to us. The children talk about it for weeks beforehand, and look forward to it as if it was a great feast. It is indeed a spiritual feast to old and young. Our last meeting was a blessed one to us, and I praise the Lord for it. I felt sorry to think we could have no minister present, but in answer to prayer the Lord guided in all things.”

“Our school program may be of interest to you. We have some exercises with the children on these occasions. OPENING HYMN ............ “We Come, Come Again” PRAYER ........................ RECITATION: “The Ledger of Heaven” ANTHEM .... “Open Thou Mine Eyes” RECITATION ........................ ...The Boy Who Carried the Message HYMN ........................ Shine On RECITATION ........................ ...The Battle Hymn of the Kingdom ANTHEM ........ Sound an Alarm RECITATION .... A Missionary Parable HYMN ........ Speed Away ESSAY AND RECITATION ............ .....The Feast of Belshazzar HYMN ..... The Handwriting on the Wall RECITATION .... Heathen Gods RECITATION ........ God’s Temple MOTION SONG ........................ DR. KELLOGG’S VEGETARIAN RECITATION

“A willow branch was the only thing I could get for the illustration of the chorus in the Vegetarian Recitation, so I tied oranges, bananas, and nuts onto this branch, and the parents thought this part the best of all.”

One of our ministers writes of another school: “I have been to see how our new school is shaping. I spent some time in watching the work and ascertaining what progress had been made by these children shut off from civilization. I wish to say I was astonished. On Sabbath I was pleased to hear them recite John 14 in perfect English, and the school had been in session only three months. It was pleasing to see how resourceful and persistent

the teacher was in means to hold attention and promote concentration. Have we not many Dutch and English girls who can be trained for this work? There are many calls for this sort of teachers.”

Reports like these give us courage and faith in our children, and make us feel that “in due season we shall reap, if we faint not.” RUTH HASKELL HAYTON.

The Northwestern Training-School

By O. A. Hall

WE are glad to report that through the blessing of God in answer to prayer, this has been the best year of our school at Portage la Prairie, Manitoba. We have had a devoted, consecrated class of students, and with few exceptions all are planning to enter some branch of the work soon.

During the week of prayer three gave their hearts to the Lord; this placed the entire school on the Lord's side, and rejoicing was brought to all. Three languages—English, German, and Russian—are represented. The attendance has been better this year than formerly. Earnest and faithful work is being done. A good interest and hearty co-operation are seen throughout the conference. This causes us to believe that there are still better days ahead of the school work in this field.

We are planning to hold a number of educational conventions during the coming summer, and are expecting that these conventions will be a blessing to all our churches, and that there will be steps taken toward the establishment of some church-schools. We are grateful to the Lord for his continuous blessing. O. A. HALL.

Cedar Lake Industrial Academy

By S. M. Butler

The present school year opened Sept. 25, 1906. It is in many respects the most satisfactory in the history of the school. The enrolment to date is seventy-six, with twenty-three in the primary department—a total of ninety-nine. The dormitory is crowded to its utmost capacity, and we have been obliged to make provision for four students in the academy building. We feel grateful for the liberal manner in which our people are sustaining the school by sending their sons and daughters here. It is our earnest prayer that the school shall be of permanent value to all who come under its influence.

Our course of study is that outlined at the General Conference educational council at College View last summer, with only such changes as seemed necessary to adapt it to our conditions. It includes all grades from the first to the twelfth.

A good spirit prevails in the school. While we do not have as much opportunity for active missionary work in the community as we should have in a more thickly populated district, and where there are fewer Sabbath-keepers, yet the missionary spirit is active in the hearts of the students. The greater portion of them are definitely planning to enter some department of the work, at home or abroad.

Each Friday evening at six o'clock the Young Men's Improvement Society holds its meeting. This is a voluntary organization of the young men, having for its object the study and presentation of the various points of the message. Each member pledges himself when he unites with the society to take an active part in its proceedings. Three speakers are chosen for an evening. At the same hour the young women meet for a similar purpose. We expect soon to have some earnest young people to enter the ministry and Bible work. These meetings are followed by the regular students' meeting at half-past seven.

In the matter of discipline, we have been singularly free from embarrassments. Aside from such minor offenses as are incident to youthful inexperience, there has been but very little to complain of. For the most part, the young people seem to put conscientious effort into their daily life.

There is abundant evidence that the Spirit of God is at work upon hearts. There has been no remarkable demonstration in the way of a revival, but it is plain that Christian principles are taking root in the hearts of these young people. We feel very grateful to God for this, for we realize that the greatest work that our schools can do is to lead their students to Christ.

We also have reason to be thankful to the Lord for material prosperity. An unprecedented cold wave in this part of the country early in October, 1906, destroyed a large part of our crops. At first the outlook was rather dark, but the increased attendance over former years, and other assistance from unexpected quarters, have helped to carry the work on very satisfactorily. Of course there are many things needed yet, but we thank God for present blessings, and face the future with courage.

S. M. Butler.

Church-School Work in the Central Union Conference

By B. E. Huffman

We believe that in order to develop the church-school work along right lines, the leaders in this movement should understand the principles on which this work is to be conducted, and should be united in their plans for it. Teachers and parents should understand these principles alike, and should co-operate in carrying them into successful operation. We aim at thoroughness in the schoolroom and permanency in the churches.

From my first connection with this work several years ago, I believed the success of these schools depended upon true principles. I have never believed the statement which I heard made so often when I first took up this work, namely, “It does not require any special preparation in order to teach a good church-school. The Lord has called upon us to start these schools, and he will help any good Christian girl who will undertake the work to make a success of it.” I say I never believed that principle, and experience has proved it untrue. It does require special preparation in order to become a successful church-school teacher.

We have been obliged many times to employ some who have not had as much preparation for the work as they needed, but with careful supervision by conferences and co-operation on the part of the parents, these teachers are doing a good work. For their further development and for the benefit of all our teachers, Institutes have been conducted for six to eight weeks during the summer vacation. They are usually well attended and much appreciated by our teachers as well as by some who have never taught.

Our teachers’ reading course along the line of methods has done much to develop our teachers, and as they report their work regularly to the conference superintendent, he is able to keep in touch with their work and give counsel and help as needed. Our plan is to “educate, educate, educate.” We purpose to educate our teachers, to educate our churches, and to educate our children. We are bringing these principles before our people by Bible studies, lectures, and conventions in the churches, and by circulating our papers and leaflets setting forth these principles. A series of lessons arranged in the form of questions and answers is now being published in the Educational Messenger. Before the type is distributed, we have a small edition of these lessons printed in leaflet form for use among the churches. In some places these lessons are being studied by the churches on Sabbath. We desire so to present these principles before our people that when they accept them, they may become as well established in them as in any other principle of the third angel’s message.

We encourage the building of schoolhouses, and seek to maintain in each place where we have a school a constituency strong enough to support a good school. It seems that many of our people have proved themselves to be pilgrims, and it sometimes happens that strong churches and good schools are broken up by the removal of families from their vicinity. We urge our moving members to locate near some of our smaller companies, where they may have the advantage of a church-school, and where their help is needed.

B. E. HUFFMAN.

Keene Industrial Academy

By C. Sorenson

WHILE there are no marked changes from the work of last year, yet we are glad to be able to report advancement. One of the most encouraging things that characterizes our work this year is the large number of former students who are again pursuing work.

The industrial work of the school is on better footing than it has been for several years in the past. During the summer a number of students remained and worked in connection with the broom factory and the farm. These students all carried one or more classes during the summer, and when school began, they were on the ground ready to take up regular work in school. Quite a number of these were young people who would not have been able to meet the expenses of the next year but for the opportunity afforded by the work during the school.

In place of the literary societies as conducted in former years, the students are divided into five divisions, under the lines of Evangelical Work, Medical Missionary Work, Christian Teachers' Band, Foreign Mission Band, and the Missionary Reading Circle. In these five are included all the students who have made a definite decision as to the work they expect to enter on leaving school. To accommodate those of the younger students who have not made any definite choice of work, a Self-Improvement Band was organized.

Several of our students last year spent the vacation in canvassing. These have all returned, bringing good reports with them. Several more will enter this branch of the Lord's work this year.

During the week of prayer we enjoyed some very precious seasons together, and at the close twelve were baptized.

The income this year is not only sufficient to meet all current expenses, but we are able to make several improvements, among which we might mention the installation of a steam laundry plant, and a tent factory, both of which are in successful operation. A building is being refitted for the use of the music department.

The attendance last year for the month of January, aside from those below the seventh grade, was one hundred and thirty-eight. This year for the same month it was one hundred and fifty-six. The church-school is having a very encouraging attendance, and is employing three teachers, besides the principal.

The one great object, for which we desire to work as never before, is to prepare speedily as many workers as possible to enter the fields.

C. SORENSON, Acting Principal.

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Wanted.—Young men and women, for our missionary nurses' training-school (October class). Domestic help is wanted now. Also a man, who understands canning vegetables and fruit, to install and run a small plant. Address Nebraska Sanitarium, College View, Neb.

Wanted.—Seventh-day Adventist journeyman brush block bore-hand. Must be able to make his own patterns. We make floor brooms, window washers, counter brushes, glass brushes, and the like. Good wages for skilled man. Address Three “B” Duster Co., Buchanan, Mich.

Cooking Oil.—Freight prepaid. Straight $4 for 5-gal. can to Nebraska, Iowa, Illinois, Missouri, Arkansas, Oklahoma, Kansas; $4.50 a can to Dakotas, Minnesota, Wisconsin, Michigan, Indiana, and Ohio. Other States, please write for prices. Address R. H. Brock, Arkansas City, Kan.

Wanted.—Seventh-day Adventist journeyman brush-maker who can mix hair and understands making twisted-wire bottle brushes, also drawn and pitch-set floor brooms, window washers, counter brushes, molders' brushes, street brooms, etc. Good wages for skilled man. Address Three “B” Duster Co., Buchanan, Mich.

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Every reader should try our rancid-proof peanut butter, at 12 cents a pound. Purest cocoanut oil, 14 cents in 50-pound lots. Agents wanted everywhere. Address Vegetarian Meat Company, Bond Building, Washington, D. C.

Wanted at Once.—Twenty-five young ladies, fifteen young men, all consecrated Seventh-day Adventist Christian workers, to make immediate arrangements to enter the Glendale Sanitarium Training-school for Missionary Nurses. Class begins June 1. Exceptional opportunity to secure a special missionary training that will fit you for the foreign fields. Address Dr. Winegar Simpson, Glendale Sanitarium, Glendale, Cal.

Religious Liberty Notes

By K. C. R.

ELDER J. S. WIGHTMAN, in replying to an article by one Dr. Pierce on the ten commandments, says in part as follows, in the Daily Standard, of Watertown, N. Y., bearing date of March 6, 1907:—

“Nowhere have the Scriptures abolished the seventh-day Sabbath, nor supplanted it by any other day, as every well-informed person must admit. It is a singular, as well as a significant fact—that Christians—Christians, recollect—were keeping Saturday, the seventh day of the week, at the time of the Council of Laodicea, 364 A. D., and it was found to be a very difficult task to switch them from the observance of the original sacred and holy day, even by decrees of synods and councils aided by the various fines and punishments of civil power. The Lord’s day of Rev. 1:10 could not possibly be any other than Sabbath, the seventh day. It was Sylvester, bishop of Rome, who last conferred the imposing title of ‘Lord’s day’ upon the first day of the week, or Sun’s day, as it was then called. Dr. Pierce states that one day in seven is all that is required by the commandment,—one day in seven,—and, therefore, as must follow, to conscientiously observe any day would be quite sufficient; then why demand legislation to enforce upon the people a particular day called Sunday? And how can ‘rest’ enforced by the state be separated from ‘religious observance’ when it happens to be a religious day upon which the ‘rest’ is enjoined? Realizing the danger to our free institutions, it was Richard M. Johnson, chairman of the committee on post roads, who, in an adverse report upon the demand that the mails be no longer carried on Sunday, as far back as 1830, said:—

“If Congress shall, by the authority of law, sanction the measure recommended, it would constitute a legislative decision of a religious controversy, in which even Christians themselves are at issue. . . . Each has hitherto been left to the exercise of his own opinion, and it has been regarded as the proper business of the government to protect all and determine for none.”

“Thus wisely, in a lengthy and memorable document, did the statesmen of our earlier times, with true principles of liberality and Christianity, refuse to decide a religious controversy or legislate in favor of any particular faith or tenet of faith.

“When Congress and the States shall in anywise endeavor to determine whether Sunday or Saturday, the seventh day or the first day, or any other day, is a religious institution, and enforce its religious observance, it is high time for some one to demur to the arrangement and the work of legislators enforcing religious observances! As Mr. Spurgeon well said, ‘Let Sabbath observance be by force of conviction, and not by force of policemen; let true religion triumph by the power of God in men’s hearts, and not by the power of fines and punishments.’ With a simple plea for the right to follow the dictates of one’s own conscience, I am,

“Respectfully yours.”

Three Sunday bills have already been introduced into the present session of the New York Legislature. Two of these bills were introduced into the Assembly, one was a bill to permit the playing of baseball on Sunday by amateurs, the other to permit Sunday fishing. The third bill was introduced into the Senate by Mr. Page, and reads as follows: “All labor on Sunday is prohibited, excepting the works of necessity or charity. In works of necessity or charity is included whatever is needful during the day for the good order, health, or comfort of the community, and the transportation of freight by common carriers.”

The introduction of these measures into the New York Legislature affords an admirable opportunity to present the true principles of religious liberty.

K. C. R.

Canvassers' Convention at College View, Neb.

By E. R. Palmer

A GENERAL canvassers' convention for the Central Union Conference will be held at College View, Neb., May 3-21, 1907. This convention has been designed particularly for the college students. Others, however, who desire to receive the benefits of this convention will be welcome, provided satisfactory arrangements are made with the local conferences in which such prospective agents wish to labor.

The principal books to be studied at this convention will be "Heralds of the Morning," "Great Controversy," and "Home and Health."

The principal of Union College, Prof. C. C. Lewis, writes that there is a remarkable interest in the canvassing work in the college this year.

All persons wishing to attend this convention should communicate with the president or field missionary agent of their local conferences.

E. R. PALMER,

Sec. Gen. Conf. Publishing Dept.

Christian Liberty

By K. C. Russell; W. A. Colcord

Reports, Notes, and Comments Pertaining to the Current History of the Rights of Conscience

Conducted by the Religious Liberty Bureau

K. C. RUSSELL. — — — — — Chairman W. A. COLCORD. — — — — — Secretary

General Meetings in Europe

Gen. Conf. Com. with British Com., England ................ April 16-22

Gen. Conf. Com. with Scand. Com., and Danish Conference, Aalborg ........ April 24-30

Gen. Conf. Com. with German Union Committee ................ May 3-7

Gen. Conf. Com. with Latin Union, Gland ................ May 10-25

Norway ........................ June 5-9

Finland ...................... June 14-18

Sweden, Södertelje, near Stockholm ................ June 19-24

German-Swiss ................ July 3-7

French Swiss ................. July 10-14

German Union, Friedensau ..... July 18-28

British Union ................ August 2-11

Holland ...................... August 15-18

The New Song-Book

By Wm. A. Westworth

A NUMBER of inquiries have been made relative to the proposed new Evangelistic Song-book which was recommended by the General Conference Committee at its late session. Several have desired to know if this book is to be confined to selections made from other hymn-books now in use by the denomination. We do not understand this to be the case, and hence the call for all to be free to suggest any songs they consider especially good. The number of songs to be used must of necessity be limited, and therefore while we invite suggestions, it must not be assumed that all such will receive favorable action by the committee. Let all feel free to send in selections, but when such are sent, be sure to send the words together with the music, or give name of the book and state where it may be obtained. If possible, send copy of the piece. Address your communications to the member of the hymn-book committee nearest to you, or to the undersigned at 152 Seymour St., Hartford, Conn.

Wm. A. WESTWORTH, Secretary of the Committee.

Obituaries

SMITH.—Died at Sacramento, Cal., Oct. 12, 1907, Mattie Smith, daughter of Mrs. Emma Smith. The funeral services were conducted by the writer, assisted by Elder J. O. Corliss, who spoke words of comfort from 2 Tim. 4:6. Mattie was laid to rest to await the resurrection day. ISAAC MORRISON.

HAMILTON.—Died near San Gabriel, Cal., Nov. 24, 1906, of spinal trouble, Edgar Vemalle Hamilton, son of Brother and Sister Hamilton, aged 3 years, 3 months, and 4 days. While the parents, brothers, and sisters mourn, they look forward to the reunion when Jesus comes. Words of comfort were spoken by the writer. J. W. ADAMS.

BLACKBURN.—Died in Armona, Cal., Jan. 29, 1907, of tuberculosis, Robert Bruce Blackburn, aged 54 years. Brother Blackburn became a Seventh-day Adventist in 1888, and faithfully lived the message. He was ready to die, and was confident of a part in the first resurrection and of a home in the new earth. Funeral service was conducted by the writer. J. W. BAGBY.

BELLINGER.—Died at Natchez, Miss., Dec. 5, 1906, of typhoid fever, Sister Bellinger, wife of Brother James Bellinger, aged 25 years, 11 months, and 20 days. She came to Mississippi in 1904, and assisted in tent-meetings, and also taught school at Ellisville and at Hatley. Her life was devoted to the work of saving souls. The funeral service was conducted by Elders F. R. Shaeffer and R. M. Kilgore. LILLIE D. HARP.

KAUPKE.—Died at Enid, Okla., Nov. 16, 1906, of membranous croup, Ida Matilda Kaupke, daughter of Charles and Bertha Kaupke, aged 4 years, 1 month, and 26 days. Little Ida liked to talk of the time when Jesus will come and take us all to live with him. Her death was a severe shock to us all. She leaves a father, mother, two brothers, and one sister to mourn their loss. Words of comfort were spoken at the grave by Brother J. B. McConnell, from 1 Thess. 4:13-18. C. F. KAUPKE.

LEWIS.—Died in Armona, Cal., Jan. 24, 1907, of pneumonia, Sister Alice M. Lewis, aged 54 years. Sister Lewis has for several years been a believer in present truth, and fell asleep in Jesus expecting to awake at the first resurrection. She leaves a husband and five children. The funeral service was conducted by the writer. J. W. BAGBY.

GOFF.—Died, near Bourne, Ore., Ruth Goff, daughter of Brother D. J. and Ada Goff, aged 3 years, 4 months, and 21 days. Little Ruth was taken with a severe attack of rheumatism which, on reaching the heart, caused her death. The remains were brought to Baker City for interment. Words of comfort were spoken by the writer, from John 14:1-3. E. E. SMITH.

CASTLE.—Died at her home in Watervliet, Mich., Jan. 8, 1907, of acute peritonitis, Mrs. Pearl Ethel Castle, aged 28 years, 5 months, and 26 days. Sister Castle united with the Adventist Church at the age of sixteen, and was faithful till the last. She was a loving wife and mother. She leaves a husband, one son, four sisters, and two brothers to mourn their loss. The funeral service, which was held at the house, was conducted by Elder Lancel J. Branch. WM. R. CASTLE.

FOSTER.—Died at Pomona, Cal., Feb. 23, 1907, Mary Elizabeth (Filey) Foster. She was born Oct. 1, 1861, and, at the age of sixteen, gave her heart to Jesus and united with the Baptist Church. In 1904 she became interested in the Seventh-day Adventist faith, and united with them. Sister Foster was an earnest Christian, and looked forward with bright hope to her soon-coming Saviour. She leaves six children, an aged father, three brothers, and one sister to mourn her death. J. W. ADAMS.

VAES.—Died at Little River, near Oconto, Wis., Jan. 13, 1907, of old age and cystitis, Brother Christopher Vaes, aged 79 years, 9 months, and 16 days. He was born in Archennes, Belgium, and came to this country in 1855. Our brother was brought up a Catholic, but accepted the views held by the Presbyterian Church, and in 1895, under the labors of Elder D. T. Bourdeau, he with his family, accepted present truth. He fell peacefully asleep to await the call of the Life-giver. He is survived by his wife, four daughters, and two sons, a brother and sister in Belgium, and a large circle of relatives and friends. Words of comfort were spoken by the writer from James 4:14. H. W. REED.

OSTERWALDT.—Died in Oakland, Cal., Jan. 9, 1907, Christine Osterwaldt, née Peterson, aged 72 years, 1 month, and 1 day. Sister Osterwaldt was born in Holland, Denmark. When very young she was taken to Copenhagen, where she resided until her marriage. They removed to America shortly after. To them were born seven children, only one of whom survives her. About twenty-five years ago Sister Osterwaldt picked up a tract in San Francisco which Elder Andrew Brorsen had left in her neighborhood, and from this she received the truth. She was faithful unto death, and so fell asleep in the full hope of a crown of life. The funeral service was held in Oakland, when the writer spoke from 1 Tim. 4:6-8. J. O. CORLISS.

FRANCISCO.—Fell asleep in Jesus, at Rock Falls, Ill., Jan. 31, 1907, of typhoid pneumonia, Sister Ida Francisco, aged 34 years, 10 months, and 9 days. Sister Ida was greatly reduced in health and strength, having had the constant care for several years of her mother, who died of consumption about a year and a half ago. Soon after the death of her mother she went to Rock Falls, Ill., to recuperate. After an illness of only nine days she went to rest to await the coming of her Saviour. She was faithful and true to her holy trust till the last. The remains were taken to Allegan, Mich., where the funeral was conducted by Elder J. W. Hofstra, of Otsego, Mich. She was then laid away in the Allegan Cemetery beside her father and mother. She leaves two sisters and two brothers, besides many relatives and friends to mourn their loss. R. C. HORTON.

EYSTER.—Died at his home in Boardman, Ohio, Feb. 5, 1907, Elias Eyster, aged 73 years. He was a charter member of the Youngstown, (Ohio), church, and although he became indifferent for a time to the things of God, the Lord did not leave him. As he neared death, he often spoke of his belief in the nearness of the end, and passed peacefully away, to awake, we trust, at the first resurrection. His wife and a number of grown children survive him. The service was conducted by Elder Stockman (Methodist). MRS. HATTIE ALDERMAN.

GAYTON.—Died at Beloit, Wis., Dec. 27, 1906, John H. Gayton, aged 28 years, 5 months, and 9 days. At the age of twenty-four he accepted present truth. He was respected by all who knew him, and it is said that he persuaded many of his shopmates to forsake their evil ways for higher and better things. His death was instantaneous, his head being crushed in the planer department of the Berlin Machine Works. Though the end came so suddenly, it did not find him unprepared. His wife, two sons, his parents, four brothers, and three sisters survive, but sorrow not as those who have no hope. Rev. J. A. Blaisdell officiated at the funeral. W. A. YOUNG.

COTTRELL.—Died Jan. 15, 1907, at San Jose, Cal., where he had lived about seventeen years, William Henry Cottrell. He was born in Newstead, N. Y., March 23, 1841. His father, J. H. Cottrell, was a brother of Elder R. F. Cottrell so well known to the older friends of the cause, and it was in J. H. Cottrell's yard that the first Seventh-day Adventist tent-meeting was held in the State of New York, by Elder J. N. Loughborough, Elder R. F. Cottrell acting as tent-master. Our deceased brother has been a faithful member of the San Jose church for many years, was quiet and upright, so that his neighbors give good testimony to his integrity. He leaves an invalid wife who feels keenly her loneliness. Service was conducted by the writer. D. T. PERO.

WAY.—Fell peacefully asleep at the home of his son in Lincoln, Neb., Jan. 25, 1907, John B. Way. He was born in Canada, May 9, 1824. In 1879 he moved with his family to Missouri. It was here that he and his faithful companion accepted the third angel's message under the labors of Elder H. Reu. For more than twenty-five years he faithfully followed the path that leads to the better land. The last sixteen months of his life he was confined to his bed, but he was ever cheerful. Only a few days before he died, he asked for the dear old REVIEW, that he might read its precious pages again. When physical strength permitted, he, with his dear companion, was always in his place at our little church. We shall miss him, but we hope to meet him again. He leaves a companion, three sons, and three daughters. Words of comfort were spoken by the writer from Ps. 116:15. C. R. KITE.

EDWARDS.—Died at her home in Holgate, Ohio, March 2, 1907, of a complication of diseases, Mrs. Edna Belle Edwards née Ackley, wife of Leroy M. Edwards, aged 45 years, 6 months, and 25 days. When fourteen years of age she was baptized, and united with the Disciple Church, of which she remained a faithful member until eight years ago when she heard the third angel's message and accepted it. Although never having fully united with us, yet she was a firm believer of the truth and a careful observer of the Sabbath, and died with a bright hope that Jesus would soon come to call her from the grave at the first resurrection. She was a faithful wife and mother, always ready to minister to the wants of the sick and afflicted, many times forgetting her own frailty in her anxiety to relieve the sufferings of others. She leaves a husband, three children, one brother, and two sisters. Words of comfort were spoken by the writer, in the Presbyterian church of Holgate, from John 14:19, a text she had previously chosen. She was laid to rest in the cemetery at St. Joe, Ind., where a short service was also held. JAMES E. SHULTZ.

Publications Wanted

[SPECIAL NOTICE.— We learn that objectionable literature is being sent in response to these requests, and urge all to examine with special care any periodicals or pamphlets received outside of our well-known denominational publications. Be sure that the literature which you distribute teaches the truth. — ED.]

The following persons desire late, clean copies of our publications, post-paid:—

Mrs. H. T. Moor, 1600 Fifteenth St. N., Birmingham, Ala., periodicals.

Geo. Crawford, R. F. D. 3, Lenoir, N. C., Signs, Instructor, Watchman, Little Friend.

R. A. Lovell, 510 Walnut St., Knoxville, Tenn., Signs, Instructor, Watchman, Life and Health, and Life Boat.

Estella E. Newsom, of Wilkesville, Ohio, wishes to thank those who responded to her request for periodicals, and states that she has all she can use.

God’s Love and the Prevention of Suicide

THE Western Recorder (Methodist) says: “The way to lessen the number of suicides is to teach men the terrors of the Lord. A sane man who believes that an eternal hell of anguish and pain awaits the unrepentant murderer will not kill himself.” But that being a complete misrepresentation of God and the teachings of his Word, it would be impossible that it would have the desired effect. Furthermore, as it is inconsistent with the love and mercy of God, it can not draw men to him or cause them to seek salvation in him. The untruth of a ceaseless, burning hell where souls are to groan in unending anguish has never yet stirred in any human breast a sentiment of love toward God; and none will have part in the eternal kingdom save those who love him and are able to praise him for his goodness. Rev. 5: 13. Eternal death — the punishment for sin — and eternal torment — a libel on the love of God — are as far apart as the opposite ends of the universe. “The soul that sinneth, it shall die.” “The wicked . . . shall be ashes.” The love of God toward sinners is the best teaching we know of to prevent suicide.

Collection for the Orphans and Aged

By Arthur G. Daniells

THE attention of our people has been called several times to the donation to be taken on April 6. It is understood that this donation is in behalf of the orphans and aged people who need the assistance of those who are able to help them.

The plan is that all the donations contributed on this occasion will be retained by the respective union conferences in which the donations are made.

The General Conference Council held in Takoma Park, Washington, D. C., last October, recommended that each union conference provide for the aged people and orphans in its own territory. To create a fund by which this could be accomplished, it was recommended that the April donation be retained by the respective union conferences, to start this work.

We trust that our people will give this careful thought, and that the April offering will be as liberal as conditions will warrant, so that there will be sufficient funds in the hands of our union conference men to undertake this work.

A. G. DANIELLS.

Partakers of Christ

“We are made partakers of Christ, if we hold the beginning of our confidence steadfast unto the end.”

Our Blessed Hope

OUR blessed hope: “I will see you again, and your heart shall rejoice, and your joy no man taketh from you.” John 16: 22.

An Article on Easter

IN another column will be found an article on Easter fully explaining the introduction of that festival into the early church. The quotations therein given are authentic, and should be preserved for future reference.

Important Matter on the Second Page

By Editor

On the second page of this paper will always be found matter that our people will find important. To keep in touch with the literature that is being prepared for the forwarding of this message, it is necessary that our readers should not overlook that page. Our literature is doing a mighty work, not only in preparing soil for the seed, but in seeding the soil as well, and helping to bind off the harvest.

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