p. 192 | Review and Herald, Vol. 90, No. 8. (2/20/1913)

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Obituaries

Johnson.—On the afternoon of Jan. 22, 1913, we laid our infant son, Ivan Ray, to rest in the cemetery at Good Thunder, Minn. He was born January 15, and though so young left a vacant place in our hearts and home. Our prayer is that God will hasten the finishing of his work in the earth, and the coming of the resurrection morning. James and Marie Johnson.

Hawkins.—Elizabeth Terry Hawkins died very suddenly on Jan. 22, 1913. She was born in Atlanta, Ga., Nov. 27, 1862. Seven years ago the light of present truth came to her, and she united with the Birmingham, Ala., church, remaining faithful until the end of her life. The pastor of the Presbyterian Church assisted the writer in conducting the funeral services. Text, Job 14:14. A. L. Miller.

Harrison.—Elizabeth Von Voorchis Harrison fell asleep in the blessed hope at her home in Nashville, Tenn., Jan. 13, 1913, in her twenty-second year. She was baptized when a child in the State of Ohio, and with her parents came South, where she was united in marriage to Harlan Harrison. Her consistent life and patience in suffering give us hope in her coming forth in the first resurrection. C. A. Hansen.

Tripp.—Mrs. Sarah Tripp died at her home at Stephenson, Mich., Dec. 16, 1912, at the advanced age of 91 years, 4 months, and 8 days. She embraced the truth of the third angel’s message twenty years ago, and fell asleep in the blessed hope of the soon coming of her Saviour. Two sons and five daughters are left to mourn. Comforting words were spoken to the family and friends by the writer from the twenty-second chapter of Revelation. W. J. Hatton.

Peterson.—Helen Hansen was born in Norway, Jan. 13, 1858, and died in Lower Natchez, Wash., Jan. 2, 1913, being almost 55 years old. At the age of twenty she was converted in Christiania, Norway, and continued faithful in the truth until her death. In the year 1890 the deceased was married to Peter Peterson, two years after coming to America. Five children were born to them, two of whom, with their father, are left to mourn. Words of comfort were spoken by the writer, assisted by Brother Sargeant. S. H. Kime.

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Finch.—Mary Saphrona Wells was born near Hartford, Conn., March 19, 1824. When eighteen years old she was converted, and in 1845 united with the Seventh-day Adventist Church, of which she remained a faithful member until her death. The deceased was united in marriage to T. P. Finch when twenty-five years old. To them were born two daughters, one of whom survives. The greater part of her life was spent in the State of New York. At the age of eighty-two she came to Gretna, Kans., to live with her daughter, at which place she fell peacefully asleep Jan. 6, 1913. Pastor Hodson (United Brethren) spoke words of comfort from 1 Thess. 4:13-17. Mary Hallock.

Bolles.—Nelson Richard Bolles died at his home in Springboro, Pa., on the morning of Dec. 17, 1912. He was born at Ellicottville, N. Y., Jan. 26, 1831. On Oct. 2, 1861, he was married to Melvina Bell Whitford. Our family spent a few years in Wisconsin, living near the Foy Sippi church, of which mother was a member. Shortly before his death, father made his peace with God, and was willing to go. We feel confident that he sleeps in Jesus. He was always honest and upright in all his dealings, and ever ready to help any good work. He was devoted to his home and family, and we miss him everywhere. The funeral service was conducted by Pastor W. J. Baldwin (Methodist), as no Adventist minister was near. Lenora Bolles Patch.

Bostwick.—After a very brief illness, Irving Kimball Bostwick died at his home in Granville, Vt., in his nineteenth year. He was an earnest Christian, and planned to earn money to assist his father in carrying forward missionary work in neighboring counties. The funeral services were largely attended, words of comfort being spoken by the writer from Rev. 22:14. Franklin B. Nelson.

Pearey.—Mary Mellissa Pearey was born May 25, 1890, and died at the home of her parents in Ann Arbor, Mich., Jan. 21, 1913, aged 22 years, 7 months, and 26 days. During the last eight years of her life she was a constant sufferer. Her patience and Christian fortitude were an inspiration to all who came in contact with her. Her parents, brothers, and sisters, together with many friends, are left to mourn. D. P. Wood.

Leighton.—Dominicus R. Leighton was born in Somerville, Mass., Dec. 8, 1830, and died suddenly Jan. 14, 1913, at his home in New Haven, Conn., aged 82 years. He accepted present truth nearly fifty years ago, and remained faithful until his death. The funeral service was largely attended. The writer spoke words of consolation from 2 Tim. 4:6-8. His wife, two sons, one daughter, and an aged brother are left to mourn. J. C. Stevens.

Burrows.—Died at her mother’s home in Haywood, Cal., Sister Ida M. Burrows, at the age of 33 years. Her faith in God was strong until the last, and she was fully reconciled to the Lord’s will. She leaves a devoted husband, seven children, her mother, father, two sisters, and two brothers to mourn. Interment took place at Napa City, where words of comfort were spoken by the writer. Elder D. E. Robinson assisted in the services. S. T. Hare.

Webber.—Died at the Garden City Sanitarium, San Jose, Cal., Dec. 27, 1912, Miss Emma A. Webber, aged 66 years, 8 months, and 27 days. Sister Webber was born in Union City, Mich. She was an Adventist from childhood, and at the time of her death was a member of the Battle Creek, Mich., church. For twenty years she was connected with the Battle Creek Sanitarium, holding several responsible positions, until failing health compelled her to resign. Eight years ago she came to San Jose. We believe that she sleeps in Jesus. Words of hope were spoken by the writer from Rev. 14:13, 14. A. E. Place.

Harmon.—Gerome L. Harmon was born in Genesee County, New York, Nov. 15, 1830, and departed this life Jan. 10, 1913, aged 82 years, 1 month, and 25 days. The deceased was married to Miss Emily Read in 1853, and to this union were born four children. In 1870 the family located at Potterville, Mich., and at that place accepted the third angel’s message under the labors of Elder E. B. Lane. In 1878 they settled near Ithaca, Mich., where they have since resided. Brother Harmon was a faithful member of the Seventh-day Adventist Church, and we laid him to rest confident that he sleeps in hope. His aged companion and two children are left to mourn. The funeral service was conducted by the writer. Text, Rev. 14:13. F. H. Hoxie.

Waddell.—Henry Waddell was born in Michigan City, Ind., April 4, 1833, and died at his home in Baraboo, Wis., Jan. 7, 1913, aged 79 years, 9 months, and 3 days. His life was spent in Sauk County, Wisconsin, where his father was a Methodist minister. He was married to Selena C. Harsiem, who died about ten years ago. Nine children are left to mourn. Brother Waddell was converted during a series of tent-meetings conducted by Elders I. Sanborn and H. W. Decker about thirty-five years ago, and united with the Seventh-day Adventist Church, becoming a charter member of the company organized at Baraboo. He looked forward in the hope of a soon-coming Saviour. The funeral services were conducted by the writer. F. F. Petersen.

Doble.—Lorenzo Doble was born in Bangor, Maine, Feb. 17, 1824, and died at the home of his daughter in Seattle, Wash., Dec. 3, 1912. He was a member of the Seventh-day Adventist Church for over forty years. This message was very dear to him, and in his younger days he was active in helping to give the good news to others. His companion, three sons, four daughters, one brother, and one sister are left to mourn. Mrs. L. E. Geissler.

Hansen.—Mrs. Anna Anderson Ross Hansen was born in Gagnef, Sweden, Feb. 24, 1849, and died Dec. 19, 1912, at her home in Hoffman, Minn. Jan. 4, 1899, she was married to Christian Hansen, who is now left to mourn the loss of a faithful companion. Sister Hansen embraced this truth a number of years ago, and clung to the blessed hope until the last. During her sickness she was very patient, and often spoke of her trust in God. The funeral service was conducted by the writer. W. H. Sherrig.

Woodworth.—Franklin Woodworth was born in Albion, Mich., Aug. 7, 1847. He came to Nebraska in 1868, where he was united in marriage with Clara A. Brewster on July 14, 1872. Two sons were born to them. Brother Woodworth accepted present truth in 1899, and was a faithful member of the Seventh-day Adventist Church until he passed away Jan. 30, 1913. He leaves a wife, one son, and many relatives and friends to mourn. Services were conducted by the writer. F. I. Richardson.

Swift.—Floyd W. Swift, of Nashua, N. H., passed away at his home Jan. 19, 1913. He accepted the Sabbath and kindred truths under the labors of Elders O. O. Farnsworth and A. T. Robinson in the summer of 1889, and became a charter member of the Nashua Seventh-day Adventist Church. In the early days of his Christian experience he was an active church worker. Brother Swift led a devoted, godly life, and, if faithful, we shall meet him when Jesus comes. His wife, two sons, and one daughter mourn their loss. M. J. Woods.

Hubbard.—Mrs. P. F. Hubbard, of Urbana, Ill., died on Dec. 23, 1912, at the advanced age of 81 years. She came to Illinois when a young woman. Early in life she was baptized into the Seventh-day Adventist Church, having accepted present truth through studying her Bible and reading our literature. Sister Hubbard continued faithful until the end, and we believe that she will have a part in the first resurrection. Her brother, granddaughter, and a large circle of friends are left to mourn. The funeral services were conducted by the writer. E. A. Bristol.

Thomas.—Franklin Parker Thomas was born June 22, 1846, in Fannin County, Georgia, and died Jan. 15, 1913, at Sallisaw, Okla. In the year 1884 he was baptized into the third angel’s message by Elder Marshall Enoch. The truth was very dear to him, and his voice was raised in prayer as long as he could speak. During the last two years of his life he suffered intensely, but was ever patient and perfectly resigned to the will of God. The deceased was married to Frances A. Divelbiss in 1883, who, with one son, is left to mourn. Pastor J. C. Floyd (Methodist) spoke words of comfort at the funeral service. Frances A. Thomas.

Oakland.—Gudrun Oakland was born April 6, 1897, and died at the home of her parents in Chicago, Ill., Jan. 13, 1913, aged 15 years, 9 months, and 4 days. Gudrun was a very earnest, conscientious Christian. She was baptized about one and one-half years ago, uniting with the Scandinavian church here in Chicago, and was unusually faithful in attending all meetings and participating in prayer and social services. She attended the young people’s meeting on the evening of January 7, but when the society met one week later, she was at rest. The writer conducted the funeral services. We laid her away to await the call of the Life-giver. P. E. Broderson.

Walinder.—John Walinder was born Nov. 13, 1839, in Sweden, and died at Herndon, Kans., Jan. 23, 1913. Four children are left to mourn. The funeral service was conducted by the writer, words of comfort being spoken from 1 Cor. 15:26. B. H. Shaw.

Graham.—Died at Ramah, N. J., Jan. 22, 1913, Sister Lucy A. Graham, in her eighty-first year. Sister Graham accepted present truth seventeen years ago, and united with the Seventh-day Adventist Church, remaining a faithful member until her death. Two daughters are left to mourn their loss. Words of comfort were spoken by the writer from 2 Tim. 4:7, 8. M. C. Whitmarsh.

Coulon.—Mrs. Melinie Coulon died at the home of her son in Newton Township, Michigan, in her seventy-first year. She was a Christian from her youth, and an observer of the Sabbath of the Lord for twenty-seven years, having accepted present truth in New Orleans, La. Five daughters and three sons are left to mourn. The funeral service was conducted by the writer in the Tabernacle at Battle Creek, Mich. A. J. Clark.

Lange.—Lola Lange was born in Greenfield, Dade Co., Mo., July 15, 1897, and fell asleep Jan. 16, 1913. While in our home for a short time, Lola learned to keep and reverence God’s Sabbath and look for the Saviour’s return. She persisted in asking the blessing at each meal in her own words. Lola had many friends, and we believe she will arise, when the Life-giver comes, among the faithful of all ages. Mr. and Mrs. Chas. F. Clark.

Curtis.—Susan Curtis, beloved daughter of Brother and Sister D. Curtis, was born on the Indian reservation at L’Anse, Mich., Feb. 2, 1898, and died Jan. 2, 1913, at the same place. This is the first death among the company of Indian Sabbath-keepers at L’Anse. She, with her parents, accepted present truth over two years ago. By her kindly disposition she endeared herself to all. Funeral services were conducted by the writer. E. F. Peterson.

Bradley.—Mrs. Hester A. Bradley was born in the city of Elbridge, N. Y., Nov. 8, 1837, and died at her home in Los Angeles, Cal., Dec. 29, 1912. In January of 1857 she was married to Ruben R. Bradley at Eckford, Mich. To this union were born seven children, four of whom survive and were present at the funeral. The deceased united with the Seventh-day Adventist Church fourteen years ago, and remained a faithful member of the same until her death. Words of comfort were spoken from John 11:25. Willard H. Saxby.

Wilson.—Claude D. Wilson was born in Multnomah County, Oregon, March 22, 1879, and died near Cottage Grove, Oregon, Nov. 9, 1912, aged 33 years. He was converted two and one-half years ago, and remained faithful to God until his death. His companion, five children, and father are left to mourn, but they are comforted by the assurance that if faithful they will meet him again at the resurrection of the just. The hope of a soon-coming Saviour was made prominent in the funeral sermon, which was conducted by the writer. L. A. Gibson.

Babcock.—John A. Babcock was born Aug. 12, 1850, in Jackson Township, Shelby Co., Ohio. In 1872 he was united in marriage with Ella Lippincott, and to them seven children were born. The family accepted present truth in 1892, through the study of “Bible Readings for the Home Circle.” Brother Babcock was a member of the Seventh-day Adventist Church at Mt. Vernon, Ohio. He was an invalid during the last twenty-two years of his life, and Aug. 1, 1912, was brought to Battle Creek, Mich. Because of brain affliction he was taken to the State hospital at Kalamazoo on Dec. 4, 1912, and died there Jan. 20, 1913. His companion and three sons survive. The funeral service was conducted by the writer, assisted by Brother D. C. Lippincott, a Seventh-day Baptist. A. J. Clark.

Machemer.—Paul Sands, infant son of Brother and Sister David Machemer, of Stony Creek, Pa., died Jan. 22, 1913, aged 2 months and 24 days. Words of comfort were spoken to the sorrowing parents from Jer. 31:15. R. E. Harter.

Huie.—Mrs. Welcom Olds Huie died at the home of her nephew in Corry, Pa., Jan. 23, 1913, aged 73 years. She was a firm believer in the truths held by this denomination, and lived a devoted Christian life. She fell asleep in the glorious hope of a part in the first resurrection. Words of comfort were spoken by the writer from Rev. 14:13. I. N. Williams.

Meeks.—Martha Stanley was born in Tippah County, Mississippi, April 8, 1840. When she was fourteen years of age the family moved to Texas, and she was married to James Franklin Meeks. In 1894 our sister accepted present truth under the labors of Elder J. A. Holbrook. She came to California in 1911, making her home in Tulare. While visiting her daughter in Corcoran she died very suddenly Jan. 2, 1913. Her companion, six children, and two brothers are left to mourn. Words of comfort were spoken by the writer from James 4:15. Paul E. Scoggins.

Staley.—Sarah Elizabeth Staley was born in Highland County, Ohio, Nov. 27, 1845, and died in Columbus, Ohio, Jan. 18, 1913, aged 67 years, 1 month, and 21 days. She was married in 1865. The deceased accepted present truth about twenty years ago, and died firm in the belief that the Saviour will soon come. The hour of prayer was her Bethel. During her last illness, she frequently spoke of her confidence in God to do all things well. One son, two daughters, one brother, and one sister are left to mourn. Words of comfort were spoken by the writer from 2 Peter 3:13. John Francis Olmsted.

Jacobs.—Addie T. Hoyt was born April 16, 1850, in the State of Vermont. When she was six years old her parents moved to Ohio, where they lived for twelve years, and then came to Fontanelle, Iowa. The deceased was married to A. W. Jacobs, on March 14, 1872. About six years ago they moved to Villisca, where our sister passed away, Jan. 31, 1913. Sister Jacobs was converted early in life, and thirty years ago accepted present truth. From that time until her death her faith in a soon-coming Saviour never wavered. Her companion and two daughters are left to mourn, but they sorrow not as those who have no hope. M. B. Butterfield.

Green.—Elbridge Green was born at Dover, Maine, Sept. 19, 1834, and died at Greeley, Colo., Jan. 11, 1913. While a young man he came West and located in Johnson County, Iowa. He was converted at the age of seventeen, and six years later became a Seventh-day Adventist. He ever took an active interest in the progress of the advent movement, giving liberally toward the building of the publishing house and the sanitarium at Battle Creek, Mich., and to various other enterprises as help was needed. In 1881 he moved to Boulder, Colo., which was his home for twenty-four years. Here his earnest Christian life made an impression for good that will never be forgotten by those who knew him. Here his children grew to maturity, and the companion of his youth was laid to rest. In 1896 he was again married, and in 1905 moved to Dover, Colo., where he spent the remaining years of his life. Five children and his aged companion survive him. His children are Dr. G. W. Green, of Ravenswood Hospital, Chicago; Mrs. J. A. Leland, of San Antonio, Tex.; Mrs. M. L. Adams, of Dover, Colo.; and Misses Elva and Celia Green, of San Francisco and Oakland, Cal. He died at the home of his stepdaughter, Dr. Eva Reed. A funeral service was held in Greeley, and he was brought to Boulder for burial, where a short service was conducted at the grave. Later a memorial service was conducted in the Boulder church. M. A. Altman.

Bryant.—Wylie Bryant, aged 75 years, fell asleep in Jesus, Jan. 17, 1913, at Mobile, Ala. He accepted this truth fourteen years ago. He was deacon of the Mobile church, and in spite of his advanced age was ever faithful to his duties. He died in the hope of a part in the first resurrection. His companion, two sons, and two daughters are left to mourn. Funeral services were conducted by the writer. S. D. Miller.

Rice.—Daisy Kivett Rice was born July 25, 1879, in Harrisonville, Mo. At the age of twelve years she was converted, and united with the Seventh-day Adventist Church in that place. She lived a consecrated Christian life until she fell asleep in Jesus, Jan. 10, 1913. On Oct. 19, 1898, she was married to Alfred H. Rice. At that time her church-membership was transferred to Kansas City, Mo. During her long and severe suffering she did not forget the cause of Christ. Her companion and two children are left to mourn. Virbrook Nutter.

DeForest.—Emeline Finch DeForest was born in the State of New York, Feb. 2, 1829, and died at Montesano, Wash., Jan. 24, 1913. The deceased was married to David DeForest when twenty-six years of age. They accepted present truth under the labors of Elder A. O. Burrill, and united with the Muir-Lyons (Michigan) Seventh-day Adventist Church. About four years ago they moved to Washington and became members of the Montesano church, of which organization our sister was a consistent member until she fell asleep in Jesus. Her aged companion, one son, and one daughter are left to mourn. The funeral service was conducted by the writer, assisted by G. B. Collett, the local church elder. E. L. Mac Lafferty.

Johns.—Martha Ann Piper was born in St. Marys, Ohio, Oct. 4, 1839, and died at the home of her daughter near that place on Jan. 28, 1913. Sister Johns accepted present truth in 1883, and until her death was a firm believer in the truths held by this denomination. She was married to Robert Lloyd in 1859, and four children were born to them. Her husband died, and in 1875 she was united in marriage with William Johns. Two daughters were born to this union. Our sister was indeed a mother in Israel. She leaves two sons, two daughters, one brother, and a large circle of friends to mourn their loss. The writer conducted the funeral service, assisted by Elder E. J. Van Horn. John Francis Olmsted.

The Temperance "Instructor" for 1913

Still the orders for the new Temperance Instructor are pouring in at the rate of 7,000 to 10,000 copies a day. With these orders come the most gratifying reports we have ever had on the Temperance Instructor. Our workers in some places are demonstrating that it is better to put ten men to work than to attempt to do ten men's work.

They are also proving that the sincere temperance people in various temperance organizations are ready to join us in the circulation of the Temperance Instructor. We quote the following report in order to reveal a new, successful method of temperance work recently adopted in the West Pennsylvania Conference:—

“You have perhaps noticed from the wire orders that have come in from ‘this neck of the woods’ during the last few days that there is something doing. Brother Punches has been down in Somerset County this week working with the W. C. T. U. and Anti-Saloon people, and has just come back to the office, having disposed of 3,075 copies of the Temperance Instructor in four and one-half days’ work in that county.

“The league people take the papers at five cents, and we furnish an organizer to get the work started. The plan that is being followed is to get the churches and the W. C. T. U. people to take the papers, and sell them on somewhat the same plan that we have been using in the ‘Ingathering campaign, and thus raise money for the extension of the temperance movement. This plan appeals to these people as the very best thing they have ever struck, and they grab at it like a hungry man at a free lunch. They are all delighted with the magazine; and, as the State presidents of the W. C. T. U. and the Anti-Saloon League were prominent in the campaign and liked the idea very much, you are likely to hear of it again before we get through. We are expecting a call to furnish a worker for a Beaver County campaign within a few days.

“Now I do not know that this plan is a new venture, but it seems to work all right so far, and, as you see, opens up some very good possibilities for the development of our temperance campaign. If these good people want to sell our magazines for us, we are willing to let them do it, especially when they are willing to pay us well for teaching them how. I am very much pleased with the way the Lord is opening the doors for us in this temperance campaign. Every time we strike a blow for temperance, we strike a blow that helps some one back to God. No man can fear God and glorify him while a slave to drink. So I feel that this is part of the work of the Second Advent Message to prepare a people to meet the Saviour face to face. I hope the time will come when we can see the work done in Somerset County duplicated not only in other counties in West Pennsylvania, but all over the country. When the Lord has put such excellent ‘entering wedges’ in our hands, why should we lay them away carefully on the shelf and try to beat the logs open with our mauls?”—B. F. Kneeland, president of the West Pennsylvania Conference.

The Temperance Instructor appeals strongly to all classes in every locality. Presidents of our conferences lavish upon it the highest commendations. Elder C. F. McVagh, of West Michigan, sends us this message:—

“I feel sure that this number will prove a winner. I really did not think the last one could be improved upon; but even before I have read this new number all through, I must say it is the best yet. We are putting a man in the field for general missionary work, and he will not lose an opportunity for the 1913 Temperance Instructor."

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A New Diary for 1913

By Editor

An announcement of this Diary was made through the REVIEW some weeks ago. The makers of the book, however, delayed in furnishing copies to us. We expect to have these in hand by the time this issue of the REVIEW reaches its readers. This book is got out by the General Conference, who have placed in it data concerning the beginning and growth of our work in general, and also of the several departments in particular. It will be a most valuable little book for all our workers, aside from the diary feature. Price, only 25 cents.

"The Mystery Unfolded"

By Ludwig Richard Conradi

BY L. R. CONRADI

The mystery of the divine plan, which the Father of the universe purposed in his Son before the foundation of the world was laid, is the greatest of all mysteries. It is the deepest, the most important, the most personal, the most comprehensive, and the most glorious subject that the human mind can contemplate.

To the principalities and powers in heaven there is to-day being revealed the manifold wisdom of God in his developing church on earth. The angels desire to look into this mystery. Yet it is revealed to men by the Lamb who has broken the seven seals and is unfolding the mystery in the Word of God.

This volume contains the product of many years of Bible study and meditation. This book was originally printed in the German, and has just been translated into the English. The titles of the different chapters will give an idea of the scope of the work: —

The Reliable Source of Light

The Mystery of the Divine Will Unfolded

The Mystery of Lawlessness

The Mystery of Redemption

The Eye of Faith Perceives the Substance of the Mystery

The Mystery of the Gospel in Shadow and Type

The Mystery of Christ's Sufferings

Foretold by the Prophets

The Mystery: Babylon

The Mystery of the Kingdom of Christ

The Mystery of the Kingdom of Christ Foretold by the Prophets

Sealed Unto the Time of the End

The Lightning-Like Wheel Within a Wheel, Full of Eyes

The Mystery of God Manifest in Flesh

God's Mysterious Dealings With Israel Unfolded

The Mystery of the Incorporation of the Gentiles Unfolded

"The Mysteries of the Kingdom of Heaven" Unfolded

"Behold, I Show You a Mystery"

The Mystery of the Seven Lamps and Seven Stars Unveiled

The Seven Seals Broken by the Lamb of God

The Mystery of the Woman and the Red Dragon Unveiled

The Mystery of God Finished

The illustrations used are original, and especially designed for this work. The book contains 350 pages.

Price, $1.25. Order through your tract society.

Loma Linda Hospital Day

By Editor

THE announcement of an offering in all our churches for the benefit of the clinical hospital to be erected in connection with the College of Medical Evangelists in Loma Linda, Cal., is enlisting the serious attention of our people. A hearty interest in this enterprise is developing throughout the field. Many have expressed their pleasure for an opportunity to manifest their interest in a material manner in the work at that important center.

Our church officers will be supplied with data and information regarding the work, which will enable them to place the situation before our churches. Twenty thousand dollars is the least that is required for the erection of a hospital building. Our brethren at Loma Linda are determined to incur no further indebtedness in the operation of their work. They are dependent upon donations for the further promotion of the enterprise. They look with concern to the coming offering, wondering if their hopes will be realized in the response of our people.

As has been stated, the erection of this hospital is an absolute necessity to the continuance of the medical school. Without it the graduates of the institution will not be permitted to take the State board examinations for medical practise.

The brethren at Loma Linda have donated most liberally to the work that has been established. They stand there as our representatives. They are not promoting an enterprise of personal concern. The medical school is a denominational institution. The servant of the Lord has spoken directly with reference to the support that should be accorded it. Let all esteem it a privilege to have a part in the upbuilding of this splendid enterprise which promises so much in the development of laborers for this work.

Takoma Park Constituency Meetings

During the last few days there have been held in Takoma Park several important meetings. The Review and Herald Publishing Association held its annual constituency meeting January 12. The Washington (D. C.) Sanitarium and Foreign Mission Seminary held their regular constituency meetings January 13. These meetings brought together a number of leading brethren from the field. The counsel and assistance of these field workers were greatly appreciated in the constituency meetings. Boards for the several institutions were elected, for the ensuing year, and resolutions were passed shaping the plans and policies of their future work. Further announcement of these meetings will be made later.

Prof. Butler Visits Takoma Park

PROF. S. M. BUTLER, president of Mount Vernon College, spent last Sabbath in Takoma Park, occupying the pulpit of the Seminary-Sanitarium church at the morning service.

Review and Herald Association Meeting

The constituency meeting of the Review and Herald Publishing Association was held this year in the chapel of the Foreign Mission Seminary. The office was closed for the day, and the workers were privileged to attend the meeting. A dinner was served by the association to those attending the meeting.

Mission Progress in British East Africa

In a letter written by Brother L. R. Conradi, from the head station (Gendia) in British East Africa, he states that he found the twenty-two missionaries in that district of good courage, the schools full, the meetings crowded, and many candidates ready for baptism. More than fifty believers had been baptized shortly before he arrived, with fifteen others to go forward in this sacred rite the evening he wrote. Three workers were ordained to the gospel ministry, and four others were to be set apart for this work soon. The prospects were good for planting several new mission stations in the Kongo.

Review and Herald Office Earnings

The operation of the Review and Herald Office for 1912 resulted in a net earning of nearly nineteen thousand dollars. This excellent result, by God's blessing, was achieved largely through the efforts of our faithful people who have sold the output of the plant. The treasurer's report, together with other reports pertaining to the year's business, and the actions taken by the constituency meeting, will be printed in due time.

Remember Sabbath, February 22

In the last issue of the REVIEW quite a full statement was made concerning the “Standard Bill for One Day of Rest in Seven,” prepared by the American Association for Labor Legislation, and being urged throughout the country by the Commission on the Church and Social Service, a department of the Federal Council of the Churches of Christ in America.

In a review of this proposed legislation, written by a Roman Catholic writer and published in the Catholic Citizen of Feb. 8, 1913, occur the following paragraphs:—

“The viewpoint of the bill is that of human conservation primarily, and it loses sight, in part, of the divine command to keep the Sabbath. It seems to us that the Sunday should be made more evident in the bill, and that the one day of rest in seven ought to appear in a secondary rôle—in the light of an exception to the law.

“Catholics everywhere ought to assist this legislation more largely from the viewpoint of God’s first great labor law—the Sunday.”

It thus seems likely that the coöperation of the Roman Catholic Church will be secured in urging this bill. This would demand a nation-wide campaign to set forth the character of this legislation and what is involved in it.

On Sabbath, February 22, the churches throughout this country will be asked to make a contribution for the maintenance of the religious liberty work. As has already been stated, one third of this contribution will be used in the local conference, one third in the union conference, and one third will be sent to Washington for the benefit of the Religious Liberty Department. A liberal contribution is earnestly solicited.

A Call to Earnest, United Effort

By Arthur G. Daniells

We hope all conference officers, ministers, and church elders will earnestly unite with the trustees of the Loma Linda College of Medical Evangelists and the General Conference Committee in working for a large offering for the Loma Linda Hospital. This hospital must be provided in order to give the fourth- and the fifth-year students their necessary work. It is not a matter of desire simply on the part of the faculty and students, but of absolute necessity. One of the ablest surgeons in our ranks, and medical superintendent of one of our sanitariums, has recently visited Loma Linda, and writes as follows about the medical college:—

“The past few days I have had the privilege of spending a little time in Loma Linda once more, and I have been very much pleased to observe the progress that has been made in the medical college. The laboratory building and equipment are all that any one could desire. I know their facilities, so far as they have gone, to be far superior to the medical departments of some State universities with which I am acquainted. The teachers are doing good, conscientious, faithful work. I see that ground is now broken for a clinical hospital; and if the same advancement is made in the next year and a half that has been made in the last year and a half, we may expect to see on the school grounds a well-equipped hospital, with ample clinical facilities, in full operation, and owned and controlled by the college. “With the completion of the contemplated hospital, it will be perfectly possible to give a very thorough medical training at Loma Linda.”

From now until the offering is taken Sabbath, March 15, articles will appear in the REVIEW and in the union and local conference papers, giving information regarding all phases of this enterprise, and we earnestly request all our people to give this information careful study. Now is the time to act. There should be no delay. A. G. DANIELLS.