CURIOSITY is characteristic of childhood. Little folks eagerly inquire, Why is this? What is the reason for that? The judicious teacher not only arouses curiosity, but he teaches also in a way to make children inquisitive, and diligent to find out for themselves. Much of success in teaching lies in the ability to arouse the curiosity, the desire to know, on the part of children. The desire for knowledge once having been awakened, the work of teaching becomes easy. None are so easy to teach and so easy to manage as those who want to know.
The teacher should gratify the curiosity of children whenever it is possible to do so; but when he is unable to answer their questions, he should not hesitate to tell them so. He deceives no one more than himself when he attempts to leave his pupils under the impression that he knows everything. New questions should be asked, and old questions should be put in a new way, so as to attract the attention, and awaken the interest, of the pupils. Thus through the very desire to gratify curiosity the pupil will arouse in himself an increased desire for knowledge.—Selected.
The Pleasure of Overcoming Difficulties
To the ambitious boy or girl probably no stronger incentive to study could be presented than the desire to come off victor in his contest with a mathematical problem or a complicated sentence in grammar. Children will run races, play at ball, jump, wrestle, etc., for the mere pleasure it gives them to vanquish some competitor or surmount some difficulty. The “puzzle” column in the weekly newspaper or the monthly magazine is frequently the most enticing department for young people. Nature implants this desire to test one’s strength, in a mental as well as a physical sense, in the heart of every child.
The teacher, then, should make use of this characteristic in training the mind. Problems of such a character should be given as are not beyond the children’s capacity, and yet sufficiently difficult to contend with to be worthy their strength. They should be encouraged to overcome these difficulties for themselves, and help should be given only when the ability of the child is found unequal to the task to be performed. Placing before pupils the biographies of such great men as have risen to eminence through their own contest with difficulties will greatly encourage the children, and prompt them to do better work.—Selected.
Seeing Good in Others
We can never draw out the good in others unless we first see in them the good that is not apparent. It takes ability and character to do this kind of seeing. It is not easy work. To see defects is easy; any mediocre person can do it, and can cultivate and encourage those defects by seeing them and talking about them. But to see the hidden good, and develop that, is the work of the highest type of character. It is every teacher's work, without which teaching becomes empty and useless. A superintendent of public schools in Indiana shows fitness for his difficult position when he writes: “When I find a teacher who fails to discover the essentially good in the worst child, I know that she limits her power to build character.” Every time we fail to see the good in others we are tying our own hands against helping them. And the fact that we do not see good in one never means that it is not there; it always means that we lack the ability which we ought to have.—Sunday School Times.
Our Schools
By J. S. WASHBURN
Universities for Colored People in Nashville
THE city of Nashville is the great educational center for the South, but in this article we will speak only of the schools especially prepared for the training of colored students. There is a cordial and friendly spirit manifested by the people of Nashville toward the education of colored people. Several institutions are established for this important work.
The largest institution probably is that of Waldon University, which has been established by the Methodist Church. About one thousand students are in attendance. About half of these are in the literary department, and about five hundred in the medical department, which, I understand, is the largest medical school for colored students in the South, if not in the world. It is stated that one half of the colored physicians of the South are educated in this school. There are also dental and pharmaceutical departments connected with it, both of which are quite largely attended. Thorough, practical work is done in this institution. I greatly enjoyed visiting this school, and seeing such a large number of intelligent young physicians receiving a very careful and thorough training for their work, which is greatly needed among their own people.
We were received most cordially by the dean of the university and were asked to speak before some of the classes. In the literary department we also received a very cordial welcome, speaking at the morning chapel exercises and before a large number of classes, and at the invitation of the theological professor taking the whole time of the class in theology. The professor of theology had stated to the writer, before inviting him to speak before his class, that it mattered not on what Bible subject a Seventh-day Adventist minister was asked to speak, he would be prepared.
We have one student in the medical department of this school, and also one in the literary department, both of whom are keeping the Sabbath. At a very recent visit to this school I learned that the school was more largely attended than ever before, and the prospects for sending out a large number of trained workers was very hopeful.
The Fisk University, however, although not having quite so large an attendance, is probably the most advanced and the best-known university for the colored people in the world. This university has made itself famous by sending out the Fisk Jubilee Singers, who sang in every civilized country in the world, and probably before every royal family. They sing the old slave songs, with their weird, strange melodies and sad minor chords. They still voice the longings for light and liberty of the bondmen and women of sixty years ago. These songs are truly typical "American" songs. Surely there are none others like them in the world. One of the largest buildings of the school was erected by the funds raised by these singers.
The school is quite a strong institution at present, being thoroughly equipped for its work. It is conducted by the Congregationalists. About half the teachers are white, the president being a New England clergyman. The old jubilee songs are still kept up, and new ones are constantly brought to light, or, we may rather say, old ones that have never been brought forward are constantly being dug up and harmonized by one of the colored professors, who makes a specialty of the work—and are sung by the entire school, and by the special choir which is kept constantly in training.
Those who have heard these singers will never forget the experience. There is nothing of the burlesque or absurd in their singing, but the songs are sweet, pathetic, and particularly characteristic. One of these which we heard at a recent visit is led out by the words of the solo singer, "I want to be more faithful," and the refrain, sung by all, follows, "In my heart." Then the lines, "I want to be more humble—in my heart," "I want to be more loving—in my heart," "I want to be like Jesus—in my heart."
Among the students in this school is a son of Booker T. Washington, who highly recommends Fisk University, as I was told by the president, and it is regarded by him as being the very highest institution for the colored people in the world.
There is an air of substantial reality in the work that is being done in this great institution. While God has given the mighty truth for these last days, which must go to the colored people of the South, and to all the world, yet I felt that we could learn something from the self-sacrificing workers and the many others who have nobly contributed of their means to the great work that is being done in these institutions for the colored people of the South.
J. S. WASHBURN.
Mount Vernon (Ohio) College
By G. B. Thompson
MAY 25 marked the close of another successful year's work in this institution. The blessing of God has been signally manifest in many ways during the period just closed. The attendance was more than one hundred during the greater part of the year, the enrolment, of course, being considerably more. Most of the students present during the year had before them the one object of gaining a preparation which will enable them to fill some place in the message.
I felt especially impressed during my visit there with how great things the Lord has done for this school in the matter of a beautiful location. “Beautiful for situation” can really be said of the Mount Vernon College. In the midst of good natural scenery, and far enough removed from the city to be entirely free from any wrong influences from this source, it affords a splendid place for young people to secure a Christian education.
This institution has done a good work in the past in the preparation of workers for the fields. Many of those who have been trained here are already filling important positions in foreign fields. A still greater future is no doubt before the school. Now that it has been made an institution of the Columbia Union Conference, its field from which to draw students will be greatly increased, and the scope and power of its work correspondingly enlarged.
If teachers and others who are especially responsible for the spiritual influence which permeates the institution and which really determines its usefulness, continue to walk with God, its influence as a training center for workers will do much in building up the work of the message. We feel assured that this will be so.
An excellent spirit marked the closing days of the school. The baccalaureate sermon on Sabbath, May 23, was preached by Elder J. M. Rees, president of the West Virginia Conference. The commencement address was given by the writer on Monday evening, May 25. The attendance upon this occasion was quite large, many former students and members of the church being present. The graduating class consisted of eleven earnest Christian students. Three of these were graduated in the scientific course, six in the academic, and two in the nurses' course. Two of those who were graduated, Geo. L. Sterling and Mable H. Klopfenstein, are already under appointment of the Mission Board to labor in the Society Islands, and expect to leave for their field of labor early in July. The others will no doubt fill stations of equal importance in other places either at home or abroad.
It was a personal privilege to me to meet with the teachers and students upon this occasion. Some changes will be made in the faculty of this school the coming year. Prof. J. B. Clymer, who has done faithful work as president of the institution during the past two years, expects to fill a position elsewhere, and Prof. S. M. Butler will take his place. Other changes will also be made, but it is expected that a strong faculty will be connected with the college the coming year.
There should be a general rally, especially in the Columbia Union Conference, in behalf of our educational work, and a strong effort made to fill Mount Vernon College to overflowing the coming year. It will be a blessing to the cause in the training of more workers, and it will be a blessing to the young people themselves, and be the means of saving many of them in the kingdom. Let all work to this end. G. B. THOMPSON.
Educational Notes
PROF. B. F. YEOMAN, formerly in charge of the music department of South Lancaster Academy, is now connected with Union College, College View, Neb. He is in charge of the Department of Music in that school.
Word comes from various schools to the effect that the outlook for the canvassing work and for students securing scholarships has never been so flattering as for the coming summer. A company of from eighty to one hundred persons, including four of the instructors, are going out from South Lancaster Academy. From Mount Vernon there will be a company of twenty-five. During the past year two hundred fifty students have been enrolled in the canvassers’ band at Union College. Of these from one hundred fifty to two hundred will actually work for scholarships. Keene sends out forty students, San Fernando seventy, and Walla Walla one hundred. This certainly foretells full schools for another year.
Obituaries
PLUMB.—Died at her home near Mankato, Minn., May 5, 1908, Sister Ernestine A. Plumb, aged 62 years, 10 months, and 25 days. Sister Plumb was born in Germany, June 6, 1845. She loved the message, and fell asleep with a bright hope of having a part in the first resurrection. Two daughters and one son are left to mourn their loss. The funeral service was conducted by the writer, and the burial took place at Good Thunder, Minn. A. W. KUEHL.
ROHRBACH.—Died suddenly of heart-disease, at her home in Reading, Pa., April 20, 1908, Sister Elmira Rohrbach, aged 66 years, 8 months, and 5 days. In early life she was a member of the Lutheran Church; but about three years ago she joined the Seventh-day Adventist Church, of which she remained a faithful member till her death. She leaves a husband and five children to mourn. Words of comfort were spoken at the funeral by the writer, from Job 19:25. J. H. KRUM.31
TOLES.—Died May 5, 1908, at the home of her parents near Coudersport, Pa., Annabell Toles, daughter of George H. and Aurella Toles, aged ten years. For some time before her death she read the Bible every day. Parents and friends are comforted by the blessed hope of a joyful reunion in the near future. Words of comfort were spoken by the writer. I. N. WILLIAMS.
EASTWOOD.—Died at the home of her parents near Burnetts Creek, Ind., March 16, 1908, of consumption, Silva Luella Eastwood, aged 18 years and 11 months. Sister Eastwood embraced present truth about ten years ago, and from that time her faith in the blessed hope of the soon-coming Saviour was firm and bright. Words of comfort were spoken by the writer, from 1 Thess. 4:13-18. J. M. ELLIS.
LEWIS.—Died April 27, 1908, of tuberculosis, at her home in Hastings, Neb., Mrs. Addie Ray Lewis née Wright, aged 28 years, 5 months, and 20 days. She accepted the truth through faith in Jesus at the age of fifteen. The hope of a part in the first resurrection was the anchor that sustained her in her last moments. She leaves a husband and many friends to mourn. The funeral service was conducted by Elder A. T. Robinson, assisted by Elder Beeson. NATHAN LEWIS.
EGGERMAN.—Mrs. Elizabeth Halpin Eggerman was born in New York City in 1843. Early in life she moved to Mt. Clemens, Mich., where she later married Mr. Eggerman, who survives her. Sister Eggerman has been a member of the Detroit church for a number of years, having been called out from the Catholic Church to accept this truth. She is survived by her husband, a son, and two daughters. The funeral service was conducted by the writer, assisted by H. A. Weaver. E. K. SLADE.
OWENS.—Died at Corydon, Pa., April 5, 1908, Mrs. Amanda Owens in the seventy-third year of her age. Sister Owens has been afflicted with shaking palsy for about eighteen years, and for the last twelve years has not been able even to feed herself. Although her body was completely helpless, her mind was very active, and alert to spread the message of a soon-coming Saviour. She accepted the message more than twenty years ago, and now sleeps to await the call of the Life-giver. Words of comfort were spoken to the sorrowing friends by Brother F. H. Robbins, from John 11:25. I. N. WILLIAMS.
MOUTOUX.—Died at her home near Goldson, Ore., April 6, 1908, of paralysis, Sister Helen Moutoux, aged 67 years, 9 months, and 22 days. She was born in Scotland, June 15, 1841. When quite young, she became a member of the Presbyterian Church; and about fourteen years ago she heard the truth of the third angel's message preached, and gladly accepted it. The husband and three children, with other relatives and friends, are left to mourn. Words of comfort and instruction, based on 2 Sam. 15:23, were spoken by the writer, after which our sister was laid to rest in the Sweet Home Cemetery. C. C. SLAYTER.
COWLES.—Died at the home of her daughter, at Centerville, Mich., April 25, 1908, Mrs. Jane Lancaster Cowles, aged 88 years, 7 months, and 17 days. Sister Cowles with her husband accepted the Sabbath truth at Alma, Mich., under the labors of Elders I. D. Van Horn and J. N. Loughborough in 1863. They afterward connected with the Adventist church at Woodland, Wash. Here Brother Cowles died in 1866. Four years ago Sister Cowles returned to Michigan to make her home with her daughter. She maintained a bright and happy experience to the end, and died in the blessed hope of a soon-coming Saviour. Of her seven children, four are living to mourn the loss of a devoted Christian mother. The funeral was held at the Munsell home, words of comfort and hope being spoken by Rev. H. A. Simpson (Reform Church), from John 14:1-3. FRANCES L. CASE.
LOCKE.—Joel L. Locke was born in Erie County, N. Y., Aug. 18, 1831, and fell asleep in Jesus, May 9, 1908, aged 76 years, 8 months, and 21 days. Brother Locke accepted the truths of the third angel's message in 1854, at Salem Center, Ind., under the labors of Elder Joseph Bates, and remained a faithful member of the Seventh-day Adventist Church until his death. M. C. KIRKENDALL.
STEVENS.—Mary E. Lillis was born in Lafayette County, Ind., May 24, 1839; was united in marriage with F. A. Stevens, at Knoxville, Iowa; and died April 23, 1908, at the home of her only living child, Arthur H. Stevens. Sister Stevens was greatly beloved by all who knew her. She had a sweet, sunny disposition, had a good word for every one, was a thorough Christian in thought and act, and her practical Christian life was a sweet benediction to all who knew her. She lived trusting in the Saviour, and died in the belief of the resurrection. Funeral service was conducted by James Kerr (Methodist), after which our sister was laid to rest in the Alton Cemetery. C. J. PEARCE.
ELLIS.—Eli O. Ellis was born Nov. 28, 1825, in Peru township, Huron Co., Ohio, and died of chronic bronchitis and old age, April 30, 1908, aged 82 years, 5 months, and 2 days. In early manhood he united with the Freewill Baptist Church, but in middle age drifted back to the world. About two years ago he began reading his Bible again, and the past winter he made a full and complete surrender of himself to his Master. From that time until his death his greatest joy was to converse about the things God had done for him. He leaves a loving companion, one son, six grandchildren, and a large circle of friends to mourn. Words of comfort were spoken by the writer, from Ps. 116:15. W. C. HEBNER.
FREDERICKS.—Died at her home in Hamler, Ohio, April 29, 1908, Mrs. Ellen Fredericks, aged 59 years, 1 month, and 10 days. Sister Fredericks was formerly a member of the United Brethren Church, but became interested in the third angel's message during a tent effort conducted by Elder O. F. Guilford and the writer at Hamler in the summer of 1880. Sept. 27, 1884, she united with the Seventh-day Adventist church at Hamler, where she retained her membership and remained steadfast in the faith until her death. She was an active worker in the church, and will be greatly missed. Two sons and five grandchildren remain to mourn their loss. The funeral service, held May 1, in the Seventh-day Adventist church at Hamler, was conducted by the writer, assisted by Dr. H. M. Jump. Text, 2 Cor. 1:3, 4. H. H. BURKHOLDER.
LANE.—Died of heart-disease in Battle Creek, Mich., May 16, 1908, Mrs. Parmelia H. Lane, widow of the late S. H. Lane. Parmelia Hilliard was born near the village of Madrid, St. Lawrence Co., N. Y., April 19, 1844; and at the time of her death was 64 years and 27 days old. When she was a young woman, she became connected with the Review and Herald Office, and for a number of years served that institution most acceptably, first as a compositor and later as general proof-reader. Nov. 4, 1874, she was united in marriage to Elder S. H. Lane, and with him shared the toils and privations incident to a minister's life, until he suddenly fell in death in August, 1906, while in his field of labor. Some years before her marriage, Sister Lane gave her heart to God, and has ever since remained connected with the Seventh-day Adventist people, firm in the faith. She shared in life's sorrows as well as its joys; for she lived to bury all of her father's family, and the last almost intolerable blow to her came in the death of her husband. “Earth has no sorrow that heaven can not heal,” but the healing to her must come in the grand reunion in the resurrection morning. The funeral service was conducted by the writer, assisted by Elder S. D. Hartwell. M. B. MILLER.
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WANTED.—A first-class physician; one of experience desired. We have a well-equipped sanitarium; good business. Address the Home Sanitarium, St. Peter, Minn.
WANTED.—Steady work of any kind. Farm work preferred. I am forty-nine years old, large and strong, and accustomed to farm work. State wages paid. Address A. E. Steinmetz, 118 Kurtz St., Scranton, Pa.
SPECIAL.—We need money; therefore we will for the next 30 days send 50 12 x 16 inch and 9 x 22 inch mottoes for only $3.25; 100 for $6. Send now, as this advertisement will not appear again. The McKeen Art Co., 119 Pearl St., Portland, Maine.
MRS. JEANETTE O. SMITH, formerly of the Battle Creek Sanitarium, has established the School of Correct Dress, at 257 South Hill St., Los Angeles, Cal., and will be pleased to correspond with all who are interested in hygienic dress. Please enclose stamps.
FOR SALE.—Sanitarium Cooking Oil, pure and healthful; no odor; keeps indefinitely: 5-gal. can, $3.50; 10-gal. can, $7; crate of 8 one-gal. cans, 80 cents a gal.; 64 cents a gal. in ½ bbl. and bbl. lots; 30 gal. and 50 gal. Address Sanitarium Cooking Oil Co., Louisville, Ky.
FOR SALE.—Beautiful Imported Bible Card-board Mottoes; all have flowers with silver letters. Cord furnished to hang mottoes with. Special for 60 days: 5 for 50 cents; 12, $1; 25, $1.75; 50, $3; 100, $5. More you buy, the cheaper they are. All sent by mail. Address Hampton Art Company, Hampton, Iowa.
WANTED.—Energetic Seventh-day Adventist; one willing to make himself generally useful as carpenter, mason, plumber, farm hand, etc., about Mount Pocono Sanitarium. House rent, board, and small wages to begin. Promotion for right man. Address Chas. Baierle, Cresco, Pa.
COMMANDMENT POST-CARDS.—Ten beautifully embossed post-cards with appropriate ancient scenes in colors and gilt. One commandment on each card. Thirty-five cents a set. Money refunded if not more than satisfied. Address Queen City Post-Card Co., Department 7A, Battle Creek, Mich.
LOOK! READ! INVESTIGATE!—18-room Seventh-day Adventist sanitarium and city hospital. Only place in a growing Indiana town of 10,000 population. Good business; free rent, free water, $700 a year bonus; legitimate reasons for selling; chance of a lifetime for a physician and surgeon or a man and wife, graduate nurses. Part time if desired. Address, Sanitarium, 3252 Bersford Ave., Cincinnati, Ohio.
FOR SALE.—Peanut Butter, 10 cents a pound; Olive-oil, $2.50 a gallon; 50 pounds Cocoanut Oil, $7; Vegetable Cooking Oil, 10 pounds, $1.10; 60 pounds, $6. Cash with order. All absolutely pure. Address Vegetarian Meat Company, Washington, D. C.
FOR SALE.—Purest, most healthful Vegetable Oil for cooking and salads; no odor, keeps indefinitely: 1 gal. can, $1; 5-gal. can, $4. Also pure virgin Olive-oil: 1-gal., $2.75; half gal., $1.40; quart, 85 cents. Lunch Nutrena, a hygienic fat and blood producer: 1-lb. box, 35 cents; send for samples. Address E. W. Coates, 535 W. 110th St., New York City, N. Y.
Addresses
The present address of Elder H. J. Farman is R. F. D. 1, Barnet, Vt.
The address of Elder C. E. Rentfro is Calcada de Laveiras, 131, Caxias, Portugal.
The Lowndes (Mo.) church would like to secure the address of J. T. Mathews. It is especially desired that he be heard from before the next quarterly meeting. Address Mrs. Oley Smith, Clerk, McGee, Mo.
Notice !
By I. N. Williams
THE West Pennsylvania Conference Association of Seventh-day Adventists will meet June 23, 1908, at 9 A. M., on the camp-ground at Oil City, for the purpose of electing five persons on the constituency and board of trustees, also officers for the ensuing year; and for transacting such other business as may come before the board. By order of the constituency. I. N. WILLIAMS, Secretary.
Notice!
By J. H. WHEELER
THE Wyoming Conference of Seventh-day Adventists will hold its first annual session at Crawford, Neb., June 18-28, in connection with the camp-meeting, for the purpose of electing officers for the ensuing year, and for the transaction of such other business as may properly come before the conference. The first meeting will be held Friday, June 19, at 10:30 A. M. Let all our churches be sure to send a list of their delegates at once to the conference secretary, Grace Tillotson, Crawford, Neb.
Crawford, Neb. J. H. WHEELER,
President.
Greater New York Camp-meeting
By C. H. Edwards
Owing to circumstances over which we had no control, we have been obliged at the last moment to change the location of our camp-meeting from White Plains, N. Y., to New Rochelle, N. Y. The new plot is in the center of the city of New Rochelle, on Huguenot Street, between Center Avenue and Division Street. The date will be as advertised, June 4-14.
We have planned to leave the large camp-meeting pavilion upon the ground, and continue meetings through the summer.
The ground is an ideal one, being covered with large stately shade trees, and it appears to us that a grand work should be done for the Master at this place. The price for tents will be 12 x 16, $3.00, and 10 x 14, $2.50. We trust that all our brethren and sisters will make a special effort to attend this gathering. New Rochelle is very near the Connecticut line, and as the brethren of Southern New England do not have a camp-meeting this year, we would be glad to greet any of our Southern New England brethren and sisters who may care to attend our camp-meeting. C. H. EDWARDS.
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By Editor
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NOTICES AND APPOINTMENTS
Camp-Meetings for 1908
ATLANTIC UNION CONFERENCE
Greater New York, New Rochelle, June 4-14
Central New England, Massachusetts, West Newton (Boston) ..... June 18-28
New York, Norwich ........ Sept. 10-20
CENTRAL UNION CONFERENCE
Wyoming, Crawford, Neb. ..... June 18-28
Missouri, Sedalia, ........ Aug. 6-16
Kansas, Ottawa ............ Aug. 13-23
COLUMBIA UNION CONFERENCE
East Pennsylvania, Scranton ..... June 11-21
West Pennsylvania, Oil City ..... June 18-28
Chesapeake, Wilmington, Del., June 25 to July 5
LAKE UNION CONFERENCE
Southern Illinois .......... July 30 to Aug. 9
West Michigan ............... Aug. 13-23
East Michigan, Lapeer ....... Aug. 20-30
North Michigan, Petoskey ..... Aug. 27 to Sept. 6
Wisconsin, Madison .......... Aug. 31 to Sept. 13
NORTH PACIFIC UNION CONFERENCE
Upper Columbia, Spokane ...... June 4-14
Montana, Great Falls ......... June 18-28
NORTHERN UNION CONFERENCE
Minnesota, Minneapolis ....... June 4-14
South Dakota, Woonsocket ..... June 11-21
North Dakota, Velva .......... June 22-29
Iowa, Nevada ................. Aug. 27 to Sept. 6
PACIFIC UNION CONFERENCE
California, Oakland (Melrose) .... June 4-14
Southern California, Los Angeles, Aug. 6-16
SOUTHERN UNION CONFERENCE
Louisiana, Lake Charles .......... Aug. 6-16
Tennessee River, Dixon ........... Sept. 3-13
SOUTHEASTERN UNION CONFERENCE
North Carolina, Lexington ....... Aug. 13-23
Cumberland, Cleveland, Tenn. ..... Aug. 26-
Florida, Palatka ................ Oct. 1-12
SOUTHWESTERN UNION CONFERENCE
Oklahoma (local), Muskogee ..... July 15-20
Oklahoma (State), Enid .......... Aug. 20-31
WESTERN CANADIAN UNION CONFERENCE
Manitoba, Carman ............... June 23-28
The presidents of the various conferences are requested to forward any information which will enable us to publish a complete and correct list of the camp-meetings appointed for the present season. If any changes are made in either time or place of meetings already appointed, notice should be forwarded at once.
NOTICES AND APPOINTMENTS
South Lancaster Academy Closing Address
The annual address at the closing exercises of the South Lancaster (Mass.) Academy was delivered by Prof. Frederick Griggs, the chairman of the Department of Education, on Monday evening, May 25.
The usual article by Mrs. E. G. White is printed this week in the Education section, on the twenty-second page.
Temperance Watchman Issue
The issue of the Watchman bearing date of June 2 is a temperance number, printed in colors, and dealing with various phases of the liquor traffic and temperance work. It contains articles from Elder A. G. Daniells, Dr. D. H. Kress, Mrs. L. M. N. Stevens, president of the National W. C. T. U., Mrs. S. M. Holman, president of the Tennessee W. C. T. U., Mrs. E. G. White, and Elder G. I. Butler. Besides these general articles, the issue contains valuable matter in reference to the evils of the liquor traffic and the growth of the temperance movement in this country. For price and terms to agents, correspond with the Southern Publishing Association, Twenty-fourth Ave., N., Nashville, Tenn.
Many of the older believers in this message will feel a sense of personal loss in the death of Sister Parmelia H. Lane, widow of the late Elder S. H. Lane, which occurred recently at Battle Creek, Mich. A brief sketch of Sister Lane’s life appears in the proper department of this issue.
Dr. Kress Attends Sanitarium Dedication
On Thursday of last week Dr. D. H. Kress, the medical superintendent of the Washington Sanitarium, left this city to be present at the dedication of the Wabash Valley Sanitarium at Lafayette, Ind.
Elder Thompson Visits Mount Vernon College
ELDER G. B. THOMPSON attended the closing exercises at the Mount Vernon (Ohio) College, and delivered the address on Monday evening, May 25. A report of the visit will be found on the twenty-ninth page.
Professor Morrison Visits Takoma Park
PROF. H. A. MORRISON and his wife have been spending a few days in Takoma Park. Professor Morrison, who is a brother of Mrs. B. G. Wilkinson, is a member of the faculty of Union College, College View, Neb., having charge of the department of mathematics.
Elder Bergersen Called to Denmark
Elder N. C. Bergersen, of Iowa, with his family, passed through Washington last week, on his way to Denmark, having been called, during the recent council, to take the presidency of the Denmark Conference. He sailed from New York Thursday, May 28, on the “Arabic,” of the White Star Line.
Foreign Mission Seminary Examinations
FINAL examinations were conducted at the Foreign Mission Seminary last week, and a special service was held on Sabbath morning to mark the close of the school year. The sermon was preached by the Editor of the REVIEW, who showed what gospel message was needed now in order to meet the demands of the time. A report of the year’s work at the Seminary will appear in the next issue of the REVIEW.
An Address on Japan
The students of the Foreign Mission Seminary and others interested in mission work listened to an address on Japan in the chapel of the Seminary last Thursday evening. The speaker was Rev. C. K. Cumming, who has spent over fifteen years in Japan as a missionary of the Southern Presbyterian Church. Mr. Cumming spoke in an interesting manner of Japan and its need of the gospel of Christ.
Congress Adjourns Without Sunday Bill Action
Congress adjourned just before midnight, May 30, without further action on any of the pending Sunday bills. The Johnston bill, passed by the Senate, is thus left in the hands of the House Committee on the District of Columbia for consideration when Congress convenes again in December, as are the other Sunday bills introduced in the House. This gives about six months before these bills can be taken up again, and during this time a most earnest campaign in behalf of the principles of religious liberty ought to be carried on in every State.
