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Obituaries
BIGGS.—Died at Burlington, Ontario, Feb. 16, 1913, Ellen Ruth Biggs, aged 29 years. She accepted present truth in Oakland, Cal., about two years ago, and united with the Hamilton (Ontario) church by letter in October, 1912. She was preparing to enter one of our institutions to gain a preparation for more efficient service when the sad accident occurred which resulted in her death.
MATT J. ALLEN.
GROW.—Rosannah Gibbs Grow was born in Pennsylvania, Oct. 25, 1836. At the age of eighteen she was married to Ira D. Grow. To them were born eight children, five of whom are left to mourn. One sister also survives. Sister Grow accepted this message while living in Illinois, and was baptized by Elder Kilgore in 1884. From that time until her death, which occurred Oct. 8, 1912, her life was a constant witness for the truth she loved.
W. M. LEWSADDER.
GHRING.—Jacob Ghring died at his home in Rensselaer Falls, N. Y., Jan. 6, 1913, aged 89 years, 5 months, and 26 days. He was born in Germany, and came to this country with his parents when eight years old. The family settled at Rensselaer Falls, where he lived until his death. In 1844 Brother Ghring accepted the views held by this denomination, and has always been true to his profession. His wife, one daughter, and two sons mourn their loss.
T. H. O’NEAL.
AKE.—Samuel Ake was born in Williamsburg, Pa., in April, 1830, and died Feb. 19, 1913, at his home in Beaver City, Nebr. He was married to Mrs. Rebecca Whiteus in 1868, who, with one daughter, is left to mourn. Brother Ake united with this people in 1878, becoming a member of the church at Beaver City. He was a faithful soldier of the cross until the end. The writer conducted the funeral services, words of comfort being spoken from Rev. 14:13.
B. L. HOUSE.
SOWERS.—Martha C. Clement was born in Mississippi, June 17, 1850. She was married to C. W. Baugh in 1876, and they made their home in Arkansas. After her husband’s death Sister Baugh returned to her native State, and in 1898 heard and accepted present truth. Six years later she was united in marriage with P. C. Sowers. On May 5, 1912, she fell asleep in Jesus. At the funeral service the hope of the Christian was set forth by the writer from Job 14:14.
G. W. BOSTON.
OWEN.—Ada A. Owen, née Thornburg, was born April 7, 1872, at Albia, Iowa. In 1891 she was united in marriage with William F. Owen. To them were born three children. The deceased was a woman of excellent character and Christian integrity, and nothing was too hard for her to undertake for the Master. On Feb. 11, 1913, at the age of 40 years, 10 months, and 4 days, she fell asleep in Jesus. Her companion and two daughters are left to mourn. The funeral services were held in Hastings, Nebr., and Elder O. E. Jones accompanied the bereaved family to Broken Bow, where Sister Owen was laid to rest until the Life-giver comes to claim his own.
J. W. CHRISTIAN.
CHASE.—Peter F. Chase was born in Sumner, Maine, March 28, 1833, and died in Monroe, Wis., Feb. 6, 1913. He came to Wisconsin in 1855, and four years later was married to Corrina C. Stowell. During the civil war he served his country faithfully for three years. Brother and Sister Chase and Elder James White and wife were associates during childhood. Brother Chase accepted this truth during the 1844 movement, and during the forty-six years of his residence in Monroe he was a faithful witness for the Saviour. He fell asleep in the hope of a part in the first resurrection. His wife and two sisters are left to mourn. The writer conducted the funeral service, with the assistance of the Methodist pastor.
W. H. THURSTON.
WRIGHT.—Marquette Blasier Wright was born June 22, 1853, at Oneida, Mich., and died in Battle Creek, Mich., Feb. 6, 1913. In 1880 she was married to William Wright, who mourns the loss of a loving and faithful wife. A little adopted daughter, two brothers, and two sisters also survive. The deceased embraced this truth in early girlhood, and was ever a faithful follower of her Saviour. Words of comfort were spoken by Elder L. T. Nicola.
CORA B. RIDEOUT.
BUCK.—Margaret Buck died at her home in Willits, Cal., Dec. 28, 1912, aged 79 years and 6 months. She was born in Missouri in June of 1833, and came to Willits with her husband over thirty years ago. Sister Buck embraced present truth in 1881, and was a faithful member of the Seventh-day Adventist Church for thirty-one years. Hers was a beautiful Christian character. Appropriate words of comfort were spoken at the funeral service by a Baptist minister.
CHAS. W. PETER.
BUCKLEY.—Peter Buckley was born near Geneva, Switzerland, Dec. 25, 1840, and died suddenly Jan. 1, 1913, at Portland, Pa., aged 72 years and 7 days. In 1859 he was married to Miss Mary Reitz, who, with their six daughters, is left to mourn. About eight years ago Brother Buckley accepted the truths of the third angel’s message, and became one of the founders of the Stroudsburg Seventh-day Adventist Church, of which he was a faithful member at the time of his death.
S. D. HARTWELL.
STEWARD.—Lewis Steward was born Nov. 19, 1855, at Roden, Canada, and died Feb. 5, 1913. He came to Wisconsin with his parents and located at Seymour. Later he removed to Appleton, at which place he fell asleep in the blessed hope. The deceased was married to Mrs. E. I. Brown in 1884, who, with three sons, is left to mourn. About twelve years ago Brother Steward united with the Seventh-day Adventist Church. The writer spoke words of comfort from John 11:25.
P. C. HANSON.
CLOUGH.—Lydia Maria Everett was born May 7, 1856. She was converted at the age of sixteen years, and about eighteen years ago accepted the third angel’s message. On Jan. 6, 1878, she was married to Chester Augustus Clough, and was a devoted wife and mother, a kind friend and neighbor, and a consistent Christian. Sister Clough died in Phoenix, Ariz., Feb. 14, 1913. Her husband, two sons, three daughters, an aged mother, three brothers, and two sisters survive. Words of comfort were spoken by the writer from Job 14. Pastor G. G. Sims assisted in the service.
I. P. DILLON.
PAYNE.—Edward R. Payne was born at La Fayette, Ind., July 17, 1846, and died near Blunt, S. Dak., Feb. 15, 1913. At the age of ten years he moved with his parents to Dallas County, Iowa, where he grew to manhood. He accepted present truth under the labors of Elders R. M. Kilgore and G. I. Butler at Adel, Iowa. In 1873 he was married to Flora E. Russell, and to them were born six children, all of whom are living. While asleep Brother Payne passed away without a moment’s warning, and awaits the coming of the Lord in glory. Words of consolation were spoken by the writer.
C. F. COLE.
HUGHES.—Florida A. Hughes was born April 5, 1843, in Grant County, Kentucky. She was the third child of Sylvester and Mary Edwards. When she was three years of age her parents moved to Howard County, Indiana, where the subject of this notice grew to womanhood. She was married to William W. Hughes April 6, 1866. To them were born three children, two of whom are left to mourn their loss. Sister Hughes embraced present truth in 1875, and continued faithful until her death, which occurred at Graysville, Tenn., Feb. 9, 1913. Words of comfort were spoken by the writer from 1 Thess. 4:13.
SMITH SHARP.
HASTINGS.—Charles Hastings, of the Twentieth New York Cavalry, was buried Feb. 5, 1913. He enlisted at the age of seventeen years, and only ten of his old comrades are left in the village and vicinity. Sister Hastings, a faithful member of the Seventh-day Adventist Church, is left to mourn.
D. E. LINDSEY.
ANDERSEN.—Zette Andersen, wife of Jonas Andersen, a native of Norway, died at Oakland, Cal., Feb. 19, 1913, aged 34 years. She closed her eyes in death with the full assurance of having a part in the first resurrection. Her companion and six children survive. The writer conducted the funeral service.
B. E. BEDDOE.
GRAVES.—Etta Graves, of Carson, Va., was born in September, 1861, and died Feb. 7, 1913, aged 52 years. She was married in 1886. Her companion, five of their nine children, and six stepchildren are left to mourn. Sister Graves accepted present truth about seven years ago, and last summer was baptized at the annual camp-meeting, uniting with the Richmond Seventh-day Adventist Church No. 2. Her faith in this threefold message never faltered, and she fell asleep in Jesus. The writer spoke words of comfort from Eze. 24:17, 18, and Isa. 57:1, 2.
F. G. WARNICK.
WOODWARD.—At the age of 76 years, 5 months, and 11 days, George Woodward peacefully fell asleep in Jesus Jan. 12, 1913. About sixteen years ago he embraced present truth, and united with the Boston Seventh-day Adventist Church. For many years he served the church faithfully as elder and treasurer. Brother Woodward was blessed with a bright, cheerful disposition, and always had a good word for every one. He was loved and respected by all who knew him. He leaves a faithful wife, one nephew, and one grandson to mourn their loss.
A. E. SANDERSON.
MURPHY.—Mrs. Huldah Murphy fell asleep in the blessed hope at the home of her daughter in Northfield, Ind., Feb. 8, 1913, aged 85 years, 1 month, and 12 days. She endured the hardships of pioneer life, being among the early settlers in that part of the State. In 1882 she accepted the truths of the third angel’s message under the labors of Elders W. W. Sharp and Victor Thompson. Her consistent life and patience in suffering give us assurance that she will have a part in the first resurrection. Three daughters and a large number of relatives and friends are left to mourn.
C. N. SANDERS.
KURTZ.—Fanny A. Kurtz was born in Mifflin County, Pennsylvania, Feb. 19, 1842, and died Jan. 24, 1913, aged 70 years, 11 months, and 5 days. She was married to Jonas Kurtz at the age of twenty years. To them were born three children. Sister Kurtz accepted the truth for this time in the fall of 1890, and until the end God’s Word was to her “a shining light, that shineth more and more unto the perfect day.” Her consistent life and unwavering faith in God led many into a deeper Christian experience. One son is left to mourn. Elder S. T. Shadel conducted the funeral services.
MAUD RAINWATER.
DE FORREST.—Emma Deming was born in Illinois, April 3, 1849, and was reared in Wisconsin. On Oct. 3, 1873, she was married to George De Forrest. They settled in California, where the deceased lived for thirty years. She was the mother of six children, only two of whom survive. For the last eight or nine years of her life she was unable to stand upon her feet, but her loving daughters did everything possible for her comfort. Sister De Forrest was a faithful member of this denomination for nearly thirty years, and her life was a testimony to the power of divine grace. She trusted all to the Father above, and in distress and discouragement resigned her cares into his keeping. The funeral service was conducted by Elder G. C. Tenney, of the Battle Creek (Mich.) Sanitarium, assisted by the writer.
A. J. CLARK.286
SWAN.—Julius A. Swan was born in Allegany County, New York, Aug. 19, 1830, and died Feb. 19, 1913, at his home near Lincklaen, N. Y., aged 82 years and 6 months. The deceased was married to Miss Zellette Dye in 1876. To them were born three children, two of whom, with their mother, are left to mourn. Brother Swan had been a Seventh-day Adventist for thirty years, and died strong in the faith.
B. M. GARTON.
CORNWALL.—Arthur M. Cornwall was born Dec. 29, 1830, and died at the home of his son in Chicago, Ill., Feb. 20, 1913. Brother Cornwall came into the truth under the early labors of Brother and Sister James White, and for forty-five years was a regular subscriber to the Review. He was a firm believer in the truths held by this denomination, and lived a consistent Christian life until he fell asleep in Jesus, and was laid to rest at New London, Iowa.
MRS. HENRIETTA DUNSTAN.
BUTLER.—Betsy Butler was born Feb. 10, 1846, and died at Brantford, Ontario, Feb. 19, 1913, aged 67 years and 9 days. Sister Butler was an Indian, belonging to the Mohawks, the chief of whom, “Dr.” Hill, is her brother. About fifteen years ago she became a Seventh-day Adventist under the labors of Elder William Simpson, and died with a firm faith in Christ. Her husband and daughter, together with other relatives and friends, are left to mourn, and to these words of comfort were spoken by the writer.
C. H. KESLAKE.
PERVORSE.—Andrew H. Pervorse was born in Genesee County, New York, in the year 1826, and died at the home of his daughter in Detroit, Mich., aged 86 years, 2 months, and 9 days. He was married to Cloe M. Rice in the year 1851, and to this union were born eleven children, four of whom survive. In early life the deceased gave his heart to God, and in 1860 accepted the truth for this time, in which belief he remained faithful until the day of his death, Feb. 21, 1913. His was a consistent Christian life.
E. I. BEEBE.
ROBINSON.—Amiel Robinson was born on Old Providence Island, Columbia, in the year 1890, and fell asleep in Jesus July 22, 1912, aged 22 years, 5 months, and 9 days. When seventeen years of age he accepted Christ as his Saviour, and after being baptized united with the Seventh-day Adventist Church on Old Providence Island. Worldly influences, however, drew him away from the path of right, and it was only a few hours before his death that he made his peace with God. His parents, four brothers, and eight sisters survive.
SHERIDAN T. ARCHBOLD.
GRIM.—Charles Grim was born in Coshocton County, Ohio, Sept. 20, 1832. At the age of six years he was left an orphan, and in 1845 came to Indiana with his uncle. For more than three years he served his country faithfully during the civil war. Brother Grim was converted at the age of twenty-three, and accepted the truths held by this denomination in 1882, under the labors of Elder S. H. Lane. He fell asleep in Jesus at Madison, Ind., Feb. 17, 1913, aged 80 years, 4 months, and 27 days. His wife and three children are left to mourn.
C. N. SANDERS.
BENTON.—Cathern Mary Benton was born in Albion, Pa., Aug. 6, 1833, and was left an orphan at the age of six. When eleven years old she gave her heart to God. On Dec. 25, 1855, she was united in marriage with Lorenzo Dow Benton. To this union were born eleven children, all of whom except the youngest daughter are left to mourn. Thirty-four years ago Sister Benton accepted present truth in Iowa, and lived an earnest, consistent Christian life until her death. It is noteworthy that she attended twenty-five consecutive annual conference camp-meetings. During the last twenty-three years of her life she was unable to move about without the aid of crutches or a wheel-chair. On Jan. 12, 1913, she peacefully fell asleep in Jesus.
V. H. LUCAS.
HUFFMAN.—Eloise Marjorie Huffman was born Sept. 8, 1912, and died Jan. 26, 1913, aged 4 months and 18 days. The funeral service was held at the home of the parents, Brother and Sister W. J. Huffman, at College View, Nebr.
D. P. MILLER.
PICKARD.—Maybell Treadwell was born at Gilbert Mills, N. Y., in 1857. She was married to Ezra Pickard in 1874. At the Oswego camp-meeting, in 1901, she received baptism. At the time of her death she was a faithful member of the Roosevelt Seventh-day Adventist Church. Sister Pickard was an invalid during the last seven years of her life, but she bore her suffering patiently. One son, two daughters, her mother, and one brother survive, but they sorrow not as those who have no hope.
H. F. TAYLOR.
COVEY.—Julia Trumbull was born in Mount Pulaski, N. Y., Aug. 1, 1818. At the age of thirty-two she married Egbert Covey. They moved to Illinois in 1868, and thence to South Dakota. In 1891 they came to Washington, and settled in Dayton, where Brother Covey died fifteen years ago. The deceased accepted this message in 1878. She died in Seattle, Wash., Jan. 27, 1913, aged 94 years, 5 months, and 26 days. Two daughters and two sons survive. At the funeral service words of comfort were spoken from Ps. 116:15.
C. A. PURDOM.
BOWMAN.—Laura Bowman was born in Indiana, March 10, 1867, and died in Lodi, Cal., Feb. 14, 1913, aged 45 years, 10 months, and 24 days. Her early life was spent in Kansas, where she was married to H. L. Bowman in 1896. The last nine years of her life were spent in Lodi. She suffered with tuberculosis, against which her strong constitution struggled for nearly three years. She desired to live for her crippled husband and her four daughters, but was resigned to the Lord’s will, and died with a bright hope of life at Jesus’ coming. The funeral service was conducted by the writer, assisted by Elders J. N. Loughborough and H. Shultz.
D. T. FERO.
CULVER.—Henrietta Culver was born in Kane County, Illinois, May 28, 1839. She and her husband, James O. Culver, were baptized by Elder H. Grant, Oct. 19, 1875, and united with the Mankato Seventh-day Adventist Church. Although Sister Culver had been sick much of the time for several years, the end came almost without warning, Feb. 13, 1913. Their only child died Aug. 6, 1880, so Brother Culver is left to mourn alone, but not as those who have no hope. By special request Rev. 14:13 was used as a text for the funeral sermon. A large congregation of friends and neighbors attended the services, which were held in the Seventh-day Adventist church at Hopewell, Oregon.
B. L. HOWE.
MERTKE.—Augusta Mertke was born at Gross Lessen, Kreis Gruenberg, Germany, May 5, 1879, and died of the blackwater fever, at her post of duty as a medical missionary nurse in Majita, Victoria Nyanza Mission, German East Africa, at 5:45 A. M., Dec. 29, 1912. Sister Mertke was one of the first of our Friedensau Industrial School students, and from the time she was graduated as a nurse, she had been constantly in our employ, first in Germany, then in Palestine, and lastly here among the natives of the Dark Continent. She was earnest and devoted, and has actually given her life to the people among whom she came to labor. Her illness lasted only one week, and in spite of all that could be done for her, the disease so weakened her system that she could not be saved. With sorrowful hearts we laid her to rest by the side of Sister Kaltenhauser, near the Majita chapel, just before leaving that place on our return trip to British East Africa. Though dead, Sister Mertke’s works begin to follow her in the converted heathen of the Majita school, and we feel sure that her death will serve as the seed of a grain of wheat, which will spring up and bear an abundant harvest, and we hope to meet her glorified on the bright resurrection morn.
GUY DAIL.
CORNELL.—Reynolds T. Cornell was born at Nebraska City, Nebr., Aug. 8, 1866, and died at Colby, Wash., Feb. 17, 1913. When nineteen years of age he moved to Colorado, and about two years afterward came to the coast, where he has since lived. Brother Cornell was converted and embraced the views held by the Seventh-day Adventists in 1887, and was a faithful member of that church till his death. He was elder of the Colby church for a number of years, and was also engaged in conference work at one time. In 1897 he was married to Miss Mary Adamson, to which union were born six children. Through an illness of about a year, his hope and trust were strong in God. He leaves a wife, six children, four brothers, three sisters, other relatives, and many friends to mourn his decease. The funeral services were conducted by the writer in the Methodist church, Pastor Rubican assisting, words of comfort being spoken from Rev. 14:13.
Charles Merton Cornell, son of Brother and Sister Charles Cornell, was born sixteen years ago last August, and died Feb. 16, 1913. It was his ambition to obtain in one of our schools the best education possible. He was finishing the tenth grade by correspondence course at the time of his death. In the home he was a loving son and brother, one who cared for and did much for his mother. He had a cheerful and happy disposition, knew much of his Bible, and seemed to want to do right and be right with God. His funeral service and that of his uncle were conducted at the church at the same time.
L. JOHNSON.
SMOUSE.—David H. Smouse died at Mount Pleasant, Iowa, Feb. 18, 1913, aged 55 years, 8 months, and 25 days. He was the third son of David and Elmore Smouse, and was born at Washington, Iowa, May 23, 1857. He was married to Cora VanSoyc, Jan. 5, 1887. To this union three sons were born, all of whom are living. His wife died in 1896, and he was married to Helen May Wright in 1899. Four children were born to them. Brother Smouse united with the Seventh-day Adventist Church at Mount Pleasant, Iowa, in the spring of 1882, continuing a firm believer in the message until the time of his death. He had been in failing health for several years. The funeral was conducted by the writer, assisted by Brother W. K. Smith. There was a very large company of sympathizing friends and neighbors at the service.
A. R. OGDEN.
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Sister Vasenius and Maine Revival
WHILE Brethren Conradi and Dail were returning from their visit among the African missions, they received at Aden, on the Red Sea, the sad news of the death of Sister F. W. Vasenius, wife of Dr. Vasenius, of fever. Brother Dail writes: “When we left her she seemed in perfect health for Africa, but I noted as we said good-by that there came a look of exceeding loneliness over her face, and tears in her eyes. However, she was happy in the work. She leaves two little children and a husband with whom we deeply sympathize.” In this sympathy all our people will join.
A REAL revival of our work in the Maine Conference is indicated by the report of the president, Elder J. F. Piper, in this number. But few of our conferences can present a better showing.
From Our Workers in Mexico
A LETTER from Miss Grace White, one of our Bible workers in Mexico City, dated February 22, has just been received. In it she speaks of some of the experiences through which she and our other workers had passed during the last few weeks of turmoil and danger in that unfortunate center. Referring to the outbreak February 9, she says:—
“I was on my way to give some Bible studies that day, as usual, and reached the Center before I knew what was going on. Just after I got off the car that morning, I heard some quick shots, and every one began running in my direction, crying, ‘Run! run!’ I could not see any reason for their running; and as I had never heard battle shots before and was not thinking of a revolution right in the very heart of Mexico City, I waited to see. All ran into the nearest doors, and some invited me to enter, but as I was as much afraid to go in as they were to stay out, I remained in the street. After walking around some, I found some one who knew enough to tell me what it meant. I heard more firing, saw some of the wounded carried by, and then as there were neither cars nor coaches in operation, I started to walk home, it being impossible to get to my readers.”
“In the excitement that prevailed one could find out but little, but by the next day we knew that there was a cuartelazo (a general military uprising), that the rebel forces had possession of the citadel with all the reserve of arms and ammunition, while the government forces were entrenched in the national palace. They seemed to be about equally well prepared for fighting indefinitely, and day after day, for ten days, the sound of shot and shell came plainly to our ears, though we are over four miles from the Center. The continual firing came to be the signal that the situation was unchanged, as sunset day after day found the position of the combatants practically the same. There were many killed, but the majority of them were non-combatants whose curiosity cost them their lives. In a number of cases, however, the death-dealing shell fell upon those quietly working in their homes.”
Sister White writes of the change which took place in the government, the resignation of President Madero and the election of General Huerta as provisional president, events with which most of our readers are more or less familiar. Of the feeling of the people toward this last change in the administration, and of the preservation of our workers, she says:—
“The joy of the people is very great, as great as was their fear and dejection during the time of suspense. Among some of the queer incidents was the pathetic sight of two Chinamen skirting the Alameda one day with a dish-cloth extended between them, for protection. That illustrates the idea that was current that a white flag is just as good to indicate neutrality as to ask a truce. It was displayed on every vehicle from an automobile to a hand-cart, and ranged from a handkerchief to a half-sheet.”
“Every one seems anxious to get to work again; all are tired of loafing. We have wondered how the poor managed during this time of enforced idleness, for the great majority of them never have a crust in the house for to-morrow.”
“As far as we know, none of our people suffered any loss. Yesterday I learned that the original plan was for the attack to be made from the side of the plaza where the most of our congregation in Mexico City live, but for some unknown reason it was changed. I felt that it must have been caused by Him who said, ‘Ye are the salt of the earth,’ and that the presence of some of his ‘little ones’ had saved that section from destruction.”
“Mrs. Caviness, Miss E. V. Martin, and I are near one another, and so we had or made frequent opportunities to compare experiences and to pray with one another. We were glad to be able to say that we were finding the promises true, and that they stood every strain placed upon them. We felt the presence of our great Captain, and knew that he sent his soldiers to protect us. While different friends and neighbors were watching at night and trusting in their own power to care for themselves, we had the sweet assurance that ‘the angel of the Lord encampeth round about them that fear him, and delivereth them.’”
“We know that these terrible experiences are the forerunners of worse ones, and that as we meet these we either gain strength to stand firmly before those farther on, or we do not. Our overcoming to-morrow depends on our overcoming the enemy to-day. It is so easy to become used to things and not realize what they mean! I found that one can become relatively indifferent to a bombardment, but let us pray that none of us become indifferent to the attacks of Satan.”
The General Conference Session
By Arthur G. Daniells
THE thirty-eighth regular session of the General Conference will be held in Takoma Park, Washington, D. C., May 15 to June 8, 1913. At this meeting the regular business of the Conference will be considered, reports received from the field, officers elected, etc. The constitution makes the following provision regarding delegates:—
“ARTICLE III, SECTION 4.— Regular delegates shall be such persons as are duly accredited by union conferences, local conferences not included in union conferences, or properly organized missions.”
“SEC. 5.— Each union conference shall be entitled to one delegate without regard to numbers, an additional delegate for each conference in its territory, and an additional delegate for each five hundred of its membership. Each local conference not included in the union conference shall be entitled to one delegate without regard to numbers, and one additional delegate for each five hundred members. Each union mission shall be entitled to one delegate without regard to numbers, and an additional delegate for each five hundred members. Each organized mission not included in a union mission shall be entitled to one delegate.”
By order of the executive committee.
A. G. DANIELLS, President.
Prayer for Indian Mission Work
SPECIAL prayer in behalf of our Indian mission work in Peru is asked by Elder F. A. Stahl. The fanatical elements in that region of Lake Titicaca are making trouble, and persecution is being renewed. We know that our readers will remember this request before the Lord.
Missionaries to Tahiti
LAST month Brother W. R. Howse and wife, of the Australasian Union Conference, left Australia under appointment as missionaries to Tahiti.
Matthew Study Outline in Chinyanja
We have received a copy of an outline of studies in the book of Matthew, covering a thirty-five weeks' course, printed in the Chinyanja language, for use in the schools of our Nyasaland Mission. The outlines have been prepared by Elder and Mrs. J. C. Rogers, of Takoma Park, now on furlough from Africa.
