The accompanying illustration shows some of the South American Indians, our near neighbors. They objected to its being taken, and wanted to be paid. They are very superstitious, so the picture was taken unawares. They are here skinning a lamb.
The young girl came to the door the other day with a basket strapped on her back, in which she had a special kind of bean that grows here. On being asked if she wanted to sell the beans, she said, “No, no; a reglo” (gift). Thanking her, we took them and gave her some other things in return, as they always expect it.
SOUTH AMERICAN INDIANS
They can be heard at night making strange noises, hallooing, pounding, etc., when any of them are sick. This is to drive away the evil spirit. As a class they are harmless,—much less so than the Chileans,—although they will steal anything that is left in their way. They know nothing of God, and must be told the story of the cross in their own language, since their knowledge of the Spanish is limited. There are about five millions of these poor souls in South America. As yet we have not a single worker among them.
We are now located on the land that has been selected for a school. We have built a four-room square cottage, which will be used for a part of the school building later. In another year the main building will be erected, if the Lord permits.
‘It is indeed a restful change to be in the country, surrounded with green grass and lofty trees, after having lived in the crowded cities of the northern part of Chile, where the sandy hills are absolutely barren.’ Valparaiso has its attractions, being16built in the rugged hills, overlooking the blue bay of the Pacific. But the southern part of Chile is very fertile. It is said that in the past there were twelve different kinds of beans raised here by the Indians. Even yet there are many varieties. Fruits grow in abundance, and in their season can be procured very cheaply. It is a good country for vegetarians. The natives use a great deal of meat, and liquors in abundance.
We are located about fifty miles from an active volcano. One can stand in our door and watch the smoke rolling out during the day, and often see the fire at night. It is a pretty sight, as the mountains are covered with snow the year round. There are a few other volcanoes in sight, but only this one is active at present. Slight earthquakes are quite common, being more frequent in the north, but stronger in the south.
One can have almost any climate desired in Chile—hot, cold, wet, or dry. In the north it is hot, and never rains. In the central part it rains in the mountains only. In the south it is cold, and rains unceasingly in the winter.
All kinds of business are open to one coming here. Even among the better classes the natives respect a foreigner. The people live mostly in the cities, as they do not like the country. We need consecrated, thrifty, industrious farmers from the States, to move here, and show by example what can be produced. They can be self-supporting missionaries, and a great power for good. The Lord has a work for such brethren.
As for the moral condition of the country, it is well described by D. E. Dansin in the Christian Worker:—
“Although it is a land of great outward show and pretension, a land of churches, of convents, of priests, of nuns, of crosses, of holy water, of images, of rosaries, and all the rest of the paraphernalia of priestcraft and idolatrous worship; at the same time it is a land of ignorance and sin. Gross idolatry and blind fanaticism there go hand in hand with stupid iniquity, lying, theft, and deceit, even in the very pretended temples of God and by the very priesthood who serve at the altars.”
But there are honest hearts even among these, who are seeking for light. Shall we point them to it?
“What though the spicy breezes
Blow soft o’er Ceylon’s isle;
Though every prospect pleases,
And only man is vile?
In vain with lavish kindness
The gifts of God are strown;
The heathen, in his blindness,
Bows down to wood and stone.”
Pua, Chile.
Mission Notes
The plates for the embossed printing of the Gospels in Tamil and Bengali, two Indian tongues, for the blind, have been completed, and the Telugu Gospel is in progress.
In one Korean city with a population of about sixty thousand, a band of sixteen missionaries, medical and evangelical, have had the privilege of seeing nine hundred and nine converts during the year. The hospitals have been important factors in the propagation of the gospel, and the medical and the evangelistic work have been closely united.
The sale of Scriptures in Uganda for the first six months of 1903 amounted to more than seven hundred dollars. Surely the Bible is preparing the way for the last message.
In 1833 the first missionary of the Methodist Episcopal Church reached the mission field. In 1903 the missionary operations had been extended to thirty-one fields, with a force of workers numbering six hundred and seventy-three foreign missionaries and eight hundred and fifty-one native ordained helpers. The first year, $824 was expended in the missionary enterprise, while $1,187,053 was expended in the fields last year.
A missionary journal describes the changed condition in the Flowery Kingdom from a few months ago: “In more than one city, missionaries are embarrassed by the abundance of gifts bestowed. In some cases non-Christian Chinese have put into their hands enough funds to build complete churches, hospitals, and schools. In Canton, for example, one Chinese woman has contributed three thousand five hundred dollars to add a children’s ward to the Woman’s Hospital in that place. A merchant in another city has presented the Presbyterian Board with $30,000 for a high-grade boys’ school.”
Mr. Zybiloff, a Russian explorer, has recently resided a whole year in Lhasa, the capital of Tibet. He is a Buddhist, and speaks Tibetan, and so was able to pass as a lama. His account of this place is full of interest. All around the city is a wide street on which penitents prostrate themselves the whole length. The native traders are all women, and the regular population is ten thousand. Monasteries and temples abound, three near Lhasa having fifteen thousand monks, mostly engaged in learned pursuits. At Brabun there are nearly six thousand males of all ages, learning theology, the total of resident monks being eight thousand.—Missionary Review of the World.
In Spain there have been encouraging movements of late in parts of the land. In a village in the northwest a quarrel broke out between the priest and his flock over money matters. The latter sent for the Protestant pastor in a town about fifty miles distant, to preach to them. The result was that the whole place was moved, and at least twenty souls were immediately converted, and later on, about ten more. In the town of Marin, northwest Spain, at the end of 1902, four hundred Christians gathered together for special services, the Spirit of God fell on them in great power, and conversions followed. In the congregation in Corunna, after some special services, twenty souls gave themselves to God. In other parts, too, there have been tokens of life. This is wonderful. But the misery of the land is speedily increasing. Rome becomes more and more oppressive and corrupt, and the vices of the upper classes, the sufferings of the lower, and infant mortality are steadily increasing as the outcome of adulterated food, and too little of even that. A remarkable fact is that under such drawbacks the sales of God’s Word have not decreased, but actually increased. There is great unrest all over the land; strikes are the order of the day, making things worse. Class hatreds grow deeper. One wonders how the gospel can prosper or take root in such an immoral climate. It is because of the love of God in Christ. But a crisis is at hand.—Selected.
The present awakening in China is ably and concisely set forth in the report for 1902 of the Society for the Diffusion of Christian and General Knowledge among the Chinese. This society has for years been doing a great work in producing literature in the Chinese language, based on Christian principles. But since the recent upheavals in that empire, and the increase of the reform party, the opportunity for work and the demand for the literature put forth by this society have been unparalleled. We quote from the report: “The fact is that this year has been unprecedented in demand for professors, teachers, translators, and for books on foreign subjects.”
That China is waking up is further indicated by the travels of imperial princes, notably the visit of Prince Tsai Chen to the coronation in England, and of another to inspect the condition of education in Japan. Formerly no prince was permitted to spend a night outside of Peking. About seven hundred Chinese students are reported to have gone to Japan for study, and also some Chinese ladies, while the number of Europeans, Americans, and Japanese employed in schools and public offices in China is continually increasing. The railway syndicates, which were interrupted by the Boxers, are now at work again, and are extending their operations widely, while new postal regulations will result in widespread diffusion of books, newspapers, and reading-matter of all descriptions. As yet the amount of literature available to the Chinese is very limited. Only a small proportion of the reformers know English, and others are wholly dependent upon translations from the Japanese language or from the Western languages. A considerable number are learning the Japanese written language, which can be acquired in a short time, owing to the great similarity between the two. However, the danger is that in their translating from Japanese to Chinese, they will omit Christianity. Hence the great need of the work done by the diffusion society. Although the task is enormous, it is sure to have untold influence in that great empire.—Selected.
Colombia
By I. G. Knight
BOCAS DEL TORO.—The work is progressing. We find ourselves perplexed to know where to labor, as urgent calls come from all sides. I never before saw so many openings that seem so favorable. We are trying to train some to help in this field. Brother Brown has been laboring near here. We went to his assistance, and as a result of the effort there six accepted the message. Now the call comes for us to hold another week's meeting there, as others are much interested. Some have begun to keep the Sabbath who have not heard any preaching. All through the many little islands an interest is springing up; indeed, the calls are many, and the workers few.
I. G. KNIGHT.
A. E. LEMON, M. D
By A. E. Lemon
Newfoundland
St. Johns.—The work in this territory is onward. The health institute has to its credit about four thousand treatments, and earnings to the amount of twenty-seven hundred dollars, not including charity work, which aggregates seven hundred dollars. The tract campaign is not far behind. Since last spring we have circulated more than seventy thousand pages of one tract alone, “Truth for the Times.” We are now furnishing a little stronger meat, in the shape of a tract written especially for this field, “The Law of Liberty.” Of this we have distributed fourteen thousand eight hundred pages in the last ten days. We expect to circulate half a million pages this year.
The Young People’s Society is doing considerable canvassing. The brethren distribute tracts not only to the people residing in this city, but to the fishermen, who come here twice a year from all parts of the island. In this way we are reaching practically the whole colony twice a year with the truth.
When we started medical work, there was quite a sentiment against us; but the institute has won its way to the hearts of the people, until Adventists are not looked upon with contempt, as before, but instead the people are beginning to inquire about the truth. We have never allowed the medical work to cover up the gospel work, but the two have been combined. We are teaching our nurses to be all-round missionaries. Seven mornings a week we have Bible and missionary study with them.
We can see that the sentiment of the community is being molded by the truth, which is gently but continually presented. All this precious seed, watered, cared for, and quickened by the Holy Spirit, will not return void. Certain it is that a deep change has come over these people in a little over one year. We have every reason to thank God for it.
Mrs. Lemon gave a lecture in Victoria Hall to a large audience, for the W. C. T. U., recently, and was enthusiastically received. She took an advanced stand on temperance. The lecture has created quite an interest. Truly, the Lord is blessing in his glorious work.
A. E. LEMON, M. D
California
By Wm. Simpson
RIVERSIDE.—Under the most discouraging circumstances I began meetings alone in this city. Mrs. Simpson, who renders great assistance in the singing, has been confined to her bed ever since we came here, and the one who was to be my fellow laborer has been unable to join me on account of sickness. In our helplessness we called upon the Lord, and he heard us, and has truly used the weak things to confound the things that are mighty, that no flesh should glory in his presence.
I started the meetings here by renting the opera house, and advertising very extensively the subject of the millennium. The expense of this one meeting was over forty dollars, but we are sure that it was money well invested. The opera house was crowded, and the people were deeply interested in the subject. At the close of the meeting I invited them to attend the meetings which would be conducted in a tent in a central part of the city, and thus from the very beginning the tent was crowded, and the interest increased until it was necessary to erect two tents side by side, and still we have not room to accommodate all who attend. We feel sad to see many leave because of lack of room, especially on Sunday evenings. The tent-meetings have been in progress now about five weeks.
The people seem hungry for the truth, as is evidenced by their eagerness to receive the tracts that are given away every evening. One evening after the meeting was dismissed, I called their attention to some books that I had on hand, and in a few minutes sold fourteen copies of “Daniel and the Revelation.” It has been only two weeks since we started to present the Sabbath question, and already over thirty adults have taken their stand to keep all the commandments of God. Our collections during the past five weeks have amounted to over one hundred dollars. I am confident that this message is of God, and the time is due for the whole earth to be lightened with its glory. I praise God for the privilege of being one voice in helping to carry the message to the world.
Brother and Sister Sees have recently joined me, and are a great help in singing, visiting, and taking care of the tents. We feel our weakness and the solemn responsibility that rests upon us, and ask the brethren to help us with their prayers. Satan is astir. We are meeting bitter opposition, but we know that He who is for us is more than all who are against us. WM. SIMPSON.
China
By Ida M. Thompson
MACAO.—We are all of good courage. Our chief aim at present is to learn the language. Since I am learning to read, it is a real pleasure to study the language. There begins to dawn a light in the distance, and cheering it is. I am so glad that I am here. I want to stay and teach these simple natives of a nobler life. The women are so childlike that it seems to me they can be led. I have visited a number of nice families, and the women invite me to teach them.
Our teacher says that we have come with a fuller gospel than former missionaries, and the people will give heed to it and live by it. He says he hopes by next year to be free to give his time to gospel work. There are indications that the Spirit is working on his heart. He is a teacher in the government schools, and seems to be glad to study the Scriptures, and nearly every day he says new thoughts from our lessons impress him. Through his influence four young men attend our Sabbath-school. Mr. Anderson’s teacher is a professed Christian, and also recognizes that new truths have come to him. We hope for both these men.
In Hongkong we have not met many missionaries. There is certainly need of Christian help there. The people are great lovers of money, and will do almost anything to secure it. The standard held up by Europeans has been altogether too low. The influence of foreigners has not been to make better Chinese, but rather to advance their own interest. The drunkenness and wickedness in that city are awful. It is a rare thing to see a drunken Chinaman. I remember seeing but one since I have been here. But O, those who ought to be teachers! A man who has ability to work for this class could certainly do a good work among the army and navy men in Hongkong.
One Sunday morning Stanley, Mr. Anderson’s five-year-old boy, was missing for some time, and when we found him, he was sitting just outside the back door, selling Gospels to the Chinese street passers-by. He sold four, then brought up his money, took more books, and returned to his former post. He is anxious18to do what he can, and is learning to use the language, too, and finds many friends. While going through a section of the city one day, I noticed a crowd about us, calling after us. Upon inquiry, I found that it was where Stanley and his mother had sold Gospels, and the men were reminding him of it.
Although the work moves slowly, yet we are persuaded that it is sure to succeed, and the faithful will triumph with it. We are rejoiced to know that the home friends are sharing this work with us. We see many evidences that the Lord came to China far in advance of us, and has been at work upon hearts. Surely these people are actuated by the Spirit of God. Why not give all we are and have to this work? We are certainly making a fine purchase; and we have eternity, and not merely time, to reap good results. I want to be faithful here. IDA M. THOMPSON.
Oklahoma
By G. G. Rupert
NEARLY seven weeks ago, by request of Brother Eugene Couch and his mother, I went to their place near Choctaw, to hold a series of meetings. The truth had never been presented there, and the interest was good from the start.
To begin with, Brother Couch placed twenty copies of the “Inspired History of the Nations, Past and Future,” in the immediate neighborhood. During the meetings the people read the book, and listened to the evidences of the truth presented from the desk.
As a result of the work, sixteen adults are now fully established in all points of present truth, and at least as many more are much interested. We expect to return in a short time to finish the work. It is most encouraging to notice the power there is in the plain word of God. This company is composed of about an equal number of men and women. All the men were tobacco users, but are now free from the habit. Swine’s flesh is also discarded, and some are already paying tithe. A Sabbath-school is organized, a leader and a treasurer elected. Ten were baptized. In the near future we hope to organize a church. Brother Couch and my wife were efficient help in this meeting.
We are glad to say our courage is good, and our faith in the truth was never stronger. We ask an interest in the prayers of our friends that God may still bless our work. G. G. RUPERT.
Z. G. BAHARIAN
By Z. G. Baharian
Turkey
The summer of this year was one of activity and effort on the part of our brethren in Asia Minor. Seeing that the field is large, and the laborers are few, some were moved to leave their own work to give the message round about their cities. Hadjin in Cilicia was the center of this movement. A brother eighteen years old, who was in the snare of Satan, was aroused to seek the Lord, and leaving his shop, he traveled from village to village till he came to Kaisery. In some places he was heartily received; he preached in Protestant churches, and awakened a good interest. In one place a preacher began to obey the truth, but not being willing to bear the censure of his people, went back to them. In Tashji Keny a good interest was awakened. Two Greek brothers obeyed the truth under many persecutions. They are steadfast. The people of the village drove away our brother when they saw that some had begun to obey.
Another brother, a tin-maker, receiving a donation of twelve dollars from a brother in Aintab, left Hadjin and went to Tashji Keny to take up the work left by the former brother.
Again a brother from Hadjin donated ten dollars to a brother in Aksaray, in the province of Iconium, who also accepting it, left his shop to his partner, and went to Cappadocia. On his way he stopped at Arabsoun, where a brother accepted the truth through his labors several months ago. Then he proclaimed the message in Kir-Shehr. Knowing that Denek Maden is a good center, he went there, and at once a good interest was awakened. Many began to call him to houses and shops to hear the truth. This created an evil feeling in some hearts, and at once they stirred the police against him. The police arrested him, confiscated his papers, imprisoned him, investigated very closely, telegraphed to the pasha in Angora (Galatia) to know what to do to him. The pasha answered that he should be sent to him. So our brother was sent to Angora under guard. As soon as he arrived there, the police delivered him, taking a bail bond. About two weeks he stayed in Angora, preaching the message. The pasha, after investigating his papers, decided to send him to his country under guard.
While this brother was away from Aksaray, his partner, who also is a believer, wrote me an interesting letter, stating that two souls have obeyed the truth in Aksaray. For two years they have been studying the message under conviction of its truth. At last the Lord has strengthened them to obey. Last week another letter brought me the glad tidings of the obedience of a third one. Now we have there a small group of believers, consisting of eight souls. The new ones have had much trouble from their relatives, but they have had the victory. Surely the Spirit of the Lord is working in the hearts.
Our worker in Aintab went to the east beyond Euphrates to Ourfa. This city is like Sodom. I am glad that this worker was able to create an interest. Some began to call on him. A man who had come there from the northeast heard the message, obeyed it, and carried it to his home—Merdin, Diyarbekir. September 27 I received a telegram from our worker, stating that he has been arrested and imprisoned in Ourfa. Since then he has written several letters from the prison. The inmates are so crowded together in the prison—seventeen persons in a small room—that he has no rest day nor night. Cholera also has begun in the prison house. We do not know what to do for him. Our only hope is in God. Surely he knows the circumstances, and has a good purpose in letting him go there.
Brethren and sisters, pray for the work in this field. It seems that the Lord has begun to vivify the hearts. In my next I have more to tell you.
Z. G. BAHARIAN
Bay Islands
By H. C. Goodrich
RUATAN.—July 24 I left Belize on the little sloop “Goldfish” for the island of Ruatan, arriving just before sunset the twenty-sixth. Coxen Hole, the port of entry for Ruatan, is one hundred and fifty miles from Belize, and with a fair wind the trip is made in from eighteen to twenty hours; but we had to “beat up” against a strong head wind, and were fifty-four hours on the way, which, with the inevitable seasickness, made the voyage quite a tedious one. However, good, refreshing food and a night's rest brought me back to nearly a normal condition, and in the morning I started for French Harbor, eight miles distant, where we were to hold our general meeting.
I found Dr. Hetherington and several members of the Utilla church already on the ground, and Dr. Haylock, of Bonacca, was also here, practising dentistry. We had arranged to have the use of a large house for our meetings; but when I arrived, we found this could not be secured. The only thing to do was to send to Bonacca, forty miles distant, for the old tent, which had been used in French Harbor by Elder F. J. Hutchins ten years ago. A boat was secured for the trip, and some young men volunteered as sailors. In two days they returned with the tent, and a good company of people to attend the meeting. There were good delegations present from every church and company in the Bay Islands, and the few days that were left of the meeting were devoted to services of a practical nature, seeking to become better acquainted with the Captain of our salvation. We were much disappointed at being deprived of the help of Dr. Haylock, who was sick through the entire meeting. Dr. Hetherington gave several talks on the value of health principles in eating and drinking.
Our last meeting, Monday morning, though small, was a precious one, in which nearly every one present made a new consecration of all to God, for service. At the close of this meeting the interest seemed to warrant keeping the tent here for some time longer. Brother Green, the leader of the little company at Coxen Hole, had held some meetings, and I had stopped twice in passing, and preached to attentive audiences, and now many expressed a desire to hear more of the reasons for our being a separate people.
At this, those who opposed the truth became alarmed, and sent for their minister to come and sustain their cause. He came, and gave one discourse on the Sunday question, which I reviewed at the tent. The Lord gave a great victory for his truth, and it was an encouragement for those who were seeking for light. Then, by night, the tent was cut down, and the ropes carried away. The next morning I received a letter from the man owning the land, warning me to move the tent in twenty-four hours, under pain of prosecution for trespass. The man who had given us permission to use the ground had bargained for the place to build himself a house, but no writings had been made. So we were at the mercy of the former owner. However, we raised the tent, and had meeting that night; then it was taken down, and carried to a place of safety. We were then offered a private house, which we accepted, and went on with our meetings. Many threats of personal violence were uttered, and an effort was made to have me arrested and deported by the government, which utterly failed. The Lord gave boldness to proclaim his word, and his word did the work.
Twelve persons have solemnly consecrated their lives to God, to keep all his commandments, and we hope that others will soon follow their example. Eight of these are heads of families. A leader was appointed, also a treasurer to receive the tithes and donations. A Sabbath-school was organized, and a club of the Little Friend and six copies of the Instructor ordered, also six copies of the Signs and two of the REVIEW.
Never before have I witnessed such a spirit of opposition as at this place. I could realize as never before what that spirit of self is that rises up against God and his Word, and never did the truth seem so precious as it does to-day. Some of those who have now decided to obey, date their convictions back ten years ago, to the time when Elder Hutchins first pitched the tent in this place. So the seed sown many years ago was not lost, but waiting till other showers should cause it to shoot forth and bear fruit.
WEST END, AUGUST 31.—I came here from French Harbor four days ago. Constant rain has hindered the holding of meetings, yet there is good evidence that the Lord is working on the hearts of the people, and I look for a good harvest of souls. For years there has been a little company here, but most of them have been unfaithful. Appetite has had the mastery over them, the Spirit of God has been grieved, and the world has found a large place in their hearts. Some have already decided to reconsecrate all to him who gave himself for them. Surely, the harvest is ripe.19
I have lately had requests from three other places on this island, which is thirty miles long, to come and preach to the people. Also in British Honduras are several places where the people are anxious to hear—places that ought to be entered soon. But here in Ruatan there has never been an opening like the present one. Something is stirring the people in places that seemed sealed before. Surely, the Spirit of God is moving. Are we ready to follow?
H. C. GOODRICH.
Fiji
By J. E. Fulton
SUVA.—I have just returned from Australia, and shall spend the three months' vacation here. Mrs. Fulton and I both feel sorry to be compelled to remain away so long; but it did not seem best, from a standpoint of health, for us to locate here permanently, although we are glad to be here even for this short time.
I can report progress for our work here. There have been a number of accessions in the last year. Brother Parker, in the eastern district, reports good meetings and a number of baptisms. One church has been organized there, and by the time this reaches the readers of the REVIEW, another will have been organized. We expect soon to baptize several on the north coast of this island, where one or more churches will be formed. Many of these souls have come out lately through reading our little paper, Rarama, and our tracts.
We are pushing the sale of our little Fijian book, "Great Controversy." A number of our natives are canvassing for it; and although it is a difficult matter to sell books in Fiji, it can be done, and a number are being sold.
In Suva, Brother A. Currow has been engaged on the Rarama, also in teaching, church-building, and general missionary work. The Lord has blessed his labors. A neat church building will soon be ready for dedication. Last Sabbath three willing souls followed the Lord in baptism. We had the ordinances in the afternoon, and altogether it was a blessed day.
Brother L. Currow and his wife have lately come to us from Australia, to take up medical work among the white population. They are now getting settled. We believe much good may be done in this work.
J. E. FULTON.
The Memorial Church, Washington, D. C.
By J. S. WASHBURN
On Friday, November 13, the last payment was made on the debt of this church, with interest in full, so that this church, which was purchased Nov. 1, 1902, is now free from all indebtedness. We are deeply grateful to God for his wonderful providences, and to all the friends whom he has made willing to help to clear this first Washington enterprise from all debt. This is a good beginning. We believe that God will enable his people in this city to establish the institutions which should be located here free from the weight and the blight of debt.
There are three rooms connected with the church which have been closed for about eight months, for the reason that they were not in a condition to use without incurring considerable expense. We decided to free the church before we incurred the expense of fitting up these rooms. They would have been most useful during the late General Conference Council. We shall now fit them up immediately. There is need of some other alterations. Eighty-three dollars has been sent in since the debt was paid, besides a special gift for the baptistery and interior fitting up of the church. The work will immediately be done, and the date of the rededication will be announced through the REVIEW. It is apparent to all that it will require a certain amount of outlay to fit up the church suitably for the work it is called to do. Those who have sent in money since the debt was paid will understand that after it is decided by the officers of the General Conference located in Washington that the church is in a suitable condition, if there should be a balance in the treasury, it will be devoted to the building of the sanitarium and school to be located here. Not one cent will be lost or misapplied. The accounts of all the money received directly by myself will be audited by the General Conference. With the belief and understanding that the money subscribed for this purpose by individuals, and that now in the hands of treasurers of tract societies or conferences, will be sufficient to cover all remaining expense, and that it will be promptly sent in, we may now consider this fund closed.
I voice the sentiments of all our brethren here when I express once more our deep gratitude for the willing spirit of helpfulness that has been manifested by our people. May God reward all those who have sacrificed to establish this “memorial for God.”
As rapidly as possible the list of donations sent directly to me, and not previously reported, will be published in the REVIEW. This will take some time, and we trust that all who have given will wait patiently. Below is given a partial list of contributions received since June 1, and not previously reported in the REVIEW:— Previously reported, $5,494.52; J. N. Loughborough, $5; C. C. Christensen, $2; a friend, $2.40; “L. M.,” $1; Mrs. Thomas Williams, $2; Dr. & Mrs. A. S. Deers, $1; James Taphouse & friends, $7; J. J. Butcher & wife, $2; Mrs. J. E. Kipp, $1; M. Christenson & family, $1; Miss C. Clouson, $5; Mary A. Riedy & friends, $3.75; Charles Christenson for H. M. Grove church, $4.30; Eugene Nelson, $3; J. T. Woodward, $1; Mr. Claude Jones, $1; Mr. & Mrs. A. D. Pember, $1; Mrs. Hildreth & daughters, per20C. Hildreth, $6; a friend, $.50; William Goff & friends, $5; H. C. Carmichel, $1; N. L. Bolinger, $1; A. D. Wescott, $2; “a brother,” $.50; Miss E. L. Fuller, $.50; Sparta (Wis.) church, per A. D. West, $2; Miss Mary Conger, $1; Ina B. Bradbury, $1; Mrs. E. J. Eaton, $5; G. H. Matthews, $10; Mrs. S. D. Wagor, $2.50; D. W. C. McNett, $1.50; Daisy Mallernee, $1; E. J. Westphal, $6; Mrs. Hattie Countryman, $5; S. D. Cole, $1; S. D. Smith, $1; C. M. Christensen, $1.75; H. T. Darter, $1.75; Mrs. Belle Hughes, $2; A. E. Erickson, $2; Rosanah Switzer, $2; J. W. Tabor, $1; Mrs. T. T. Wheeler, $1; N. Roseboom, $5; W. E. Caldwell & friends, $8; Jacob Stull & friends, $6.65; Reuben Wright, $5; A. E. Devereaux, $10; H. T. Holm, $100. Total reported, $5,737.62.
J. S. WASHBURN.
1728 14th St., N. W., Washington, D. C.
A. Report From Brother Loughborough
By John Norton Loughborough
At the time of my last report, September 21, I was at Des Moines, Iowa. The sanitarium there had a fair patronage. After my meetings with the church, I held meetings in Ottumwa, at the Rome camp-meeting, and at Cedar Rapids, all in Iowa. Then I met with our people at Omaha, Neb. A two days' joint meeting of the churches of Kansas City, Kan., and Kansas City, Mo., was held in the commodious meeting house which our people now have in Kansas City, Mo. From this point I came to College View, Neb., where I spent ten days, speaking to the churches of Lincoln and College View, and occupying the morning hour for seven mornings with the students in the college chapel. This was an especially interesting season for me. I was pleased to see the interesting class of intelligent young men and women gathered in the school. May the Lord fit them for real service in his cause, is my prayer.
From College View I came to Colorado Springs, Colo., where I spent three days in interesting meetings with that church. During my stay I was well cared for by Brother and Sister Patterson at their vegetarian cafe and lodging rooms, No. 222½ North Tejon Street. Any of our people stopping for a time in Colorado Springs will find this a reasonable place to tarry, and near the railroad station.
From Colorado Springs I returned home, arriving in Oakland, Cal., on the evening of November 4, after an absence of sixteen weeks and two days. I find by reference to my diary, that during this time I have traveled by railroad 6,370 miles, attended one hundred and seventy-five meetings, and that in these meetings I have given one hundred and three discourses, that I have also made seventy-five visits, and I have come home with better health than when I left. Thanks be to the Lord for all his mercies and blessings.
J. N. LOUGHBOROUGH.
Georgia Camp-Meeting and Conference
By H. F. Courter
As I have noticed no report of the Buford camp-meeting in the REVIEW, and persons keep addressing me as the president of the Georgia Conference, I write this short article.
We held our annual conference and camp-meeting at Buford, Ga., August 13-24, inclusive. The place selected was a beautiful grove of pines, through which a small stream flows. One of the finest springs in the State is about ten yards from the stream.
Although we had just purchased six new tents, these were all filled, and a number had to rent rooms in town.
All the laborers of the conference were present, and participated in the meeting. We were assisted by Elders Butler, Allee, and Kilgore, and Brother Harrison, the general canvassing agent for the Southern Union Conference. After the arrival of Elders Butler and Allee, the meeting was given over to them to fill in the time as they chose. Sister Nina Case, of the Life Boat Mission, Chicago, was with us, and rendered very acceptable service in speaking before the public several times, and in conducting the young people's and children's meetings.
The Lord was present by his Holy Spirit to convince of sin, of righteousness, and of judgment to come. Sinners were converted, and backsliders reclaimed. Those converted were advised to return to their home churches for baptism.
The conference had enough money to pay its debts, but had none left on hand. Nearly one hundred dollars was paid or pledged for the new tents that had been purchased; some was raised for the Southern Union Conference, and at another meeting some was raised to help start the sanitarium work in Atlanta.
The following officers were elected for the ensuing year: President, R. M. Kilgore; Vice-President, H. F. Courter; Secretary and Treasurer, also Secretary and Treasurer of the State Tract and Missionary Society, Thomas Macmillan; Secretary of the Sabbath-school and educational work, Mrs. Clara Phillips; Conference Committee, R. M. Kilgore, H. F. Courter, Hugh W. Jones, Thomas Macmillan, Charles F. Curtis, J. T. Eaton, and Brother Bowen, of Alpharetta.
