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Earlier text: Canvassers' Summary for April, 1911

Religious Liberty Notes

By C. B. Haynes

PETITION blanks and suggestive resolutions have been sent to the different conferences throughout the United States, and churches are now sending in their protests against religious legislation by the Sixty-second Congress.

To the brethren and sisters of Lansing, Mich., belongs the honor of placing before Congress the first memorial opposing the passage of the Johnston District Sunday bill (S. 237), through Hon. S. W. Smith, the congressman from that district.

A VERY significant statement was made by Representative Murray, of Boston, at a mass-meeting of the Catholic Holy Name Societies of the District of Columbia, held in Belasco theater, Sunday night, May 14. After speaking of the “wonderful growth of the Catholic Church in New England, where not so many years ago the Catholics were persecuted,” he said: “To-day, there is hardly a law passed in the Massachusetts Legislature without the Catholics first being consulted about it.” It would be interesting to learn how many other legislatures are under the same church influence.

THE following news item appeared in the Washington Herald of May 15, 1911: “Captain P. J. Haltigan, the reading clerk of the House, announced that arrangements for field mass on the Monument Lot, Sunday, May 28, at 11:30 A. M., had been completed, and requested a large attendance. The mass will be given under the auspices of the Spanish-American war veterans; and President Taft, Cardinal Gibbons, and Papal Delegate Archbishop Falconio will be present.” This is another illustration of Rome’s attempt to secure the prestige and influence of the government in the pomp and pageantry of its public functions.

A FEW days ago a bill was introduced into the House of Representatives by Representative Pepper, of Iowa, “at the request of the Christian party,” which provides that “the use of the decalogue and Jesus’ rule shall be the standard measure for the laws and regulations of the government of the United States, regardless of sex, nationality, creed, and party, and that the united prayers and cooperation of all Christians and patriots are asked for the adoption and use of the Lord’s standard nationally as an expression and example to the world.” While this bill is regarded by the country as ludicrous, yet every Sunday bill, stripped of its superfluous verbiage, demands the same thing.

IN commenting, editorially, upon a murder case in which a woman shot her husband, and then gave herself up, telling the authorities that she had taken his life to save his soul, the Washington Post of May 11 says: “Soul salvation is a very important matter. There is a possibility, however, that the soul-savers may carry their efforts to an extreme. . . . Of course, Mrs. — might readily cite history for precedent, and that with a measure of success only too mournful. She mentions religion as the main impelling cause, and it is in that particular phase of human history that the calendar is crowded the closest. Catholics persecuted unto death the Protestants. Protestants, in turn, getting the upper hand, sent the Catholics to kingdom come with swift despatch. The Puritans fled from England to America that they might obtain religious freedom, and immediately proceeded to celebrate their liberty by driving Roger Williams into the wilderness, and whipping Quakers at the cart’s tail—all in the name of religion. The crusader fought the Turk to the glory of God. The Moslem smote valiantly on the field of battle, and fell with a fierce smile on his lips. . . . John Calvin burned the body of his friend Servetus, in order to save Servetus’s soul from eternal fires.”

C. B. HAYNES.

Knowing Christ Through Experience

“To know Christ it is not enough to know about him; the devils know about him, and tremble. The knowledge of Christ that saves from sin is not thought out but lived out.”

News and Miscellany

Notes and clippings from the daily and weekly press

— At Newark, Ohio, May 21, four persons composing one family were killed by the collision of their carriage with a passing train.

— As the result of a heavy wind-storm on the Oregon coast, the evening of May 21, sixteen lives are reported lost and several small boats shipwrecked.

— The District Committee, May 22, unanimously reported to the Senate the so-called Johnston Sunday bill, providing “for the proper observance of Sunday as a day of rest in the District of Columbia.” The bill was placed on the calendar, and was called up for action May 24. Upon objection by Senator Smoot, it went over for future consideration.

— Work on raising the battle-ship “Maine,” in the Havana harbor, has been progressing for some time. The coffer-dam around the wreck is practically completed. It is planned to pump the water out gradually. A party of engineers recommend that when the wreck is raised, it shall be stripped of all material of value, and the remains towed out to sea and sunk in deep water.

— Active preparation is going on in England for the coming coronation of King George V and Queen Mary. The ceremony proper will be held at Westminster Abbey. Only 7,000 persons will be able to witness it; but millions will gather to view the pageants and the procession through the city to historic old St. Paul. Every foot of space along the route will be occupied, prices for seats ranging from $10 to $125.

— In Paris, May 21, Henri Maurice Bertaux, the minister of war, was killed, and Antonie Ernest Monis, premier and minister of the interior, was seriously injured, as the result of an accident at the start of the Paris-to-Madrid aviation race. The aeroplane was caught in a current of air, and plunged into the crowd of onlookers with the results stated. On the same day at Odessa, Russia, an aeroplane fell into a crowd, injuring one hundred persons, of whom five were killed.

— A peace pact was signed between General Madero and the representatives of the federal government at Juarez, Mexico, May 21. This agreement involves the resignation of President Diaz, and also of Vice-President Corral. Señor Leon de la Barra, at present minister of foreign relations, will assume the power of the executive of the nation. A general election will be called in the near future. It is provided that troops in each state shall be disbanded in proportion as each state is restored to tranquillity. General Diaz, it is reported, will leave the country at an early date, and will spend several months in Europe. While peace has largely been restored in northern Mexico as the result of the treaty, advices from other sections of the country, particularly the southern part, show many uprisings, and that various insurgent parties are still carrying on warfare.

— The Chinese, it is claimed, are pioneers in the art of pottery, the rapidity with which they construct pots being marvelous. One man will mold two ten-inch pots in three minutes.

— Juvenile courts, which have proved of such value in dealing with youthful offenders in the United States, are soon to be introduced in France, if a bill introduced in the French Senate passes, as now seems probable.

— The United States government is planning to increase the size of the New York navy-yard by the purchase of five or six blocks adjoining it. The property is needed for the construction of large piers and other improvements which, it is expected, will cost upward of $14,000,000.

— The case of Senator Lorimer, from Illinois, whose election to the United States Senate it was charged was secured by corruption, was considered at the last session of Congress, and by majority vote he was cleared from this imputation. As a result, however, of recent investigations made by the Illinois Senate, his case is again before the present Congress for action, and another inquiry will be made, investigating anew the charges of bribery in his election.

— What is called a free list bill has passed the House at Washington on a vote of 236 to 109. The Democrats voted solidly in favor of the measure, and the bill had the support of twenty-four Republican insurgents. More than 100 amendments were offered by the Republicans, all of which were defeated. The measure provides for the elimination of duties on agricultural implements, meats, and many other articles of common use. It was specially designed for the benefit of the agricultural classes.

NOTICES AND APPOINTMENTS

Camp-Meetings for 1911

ATLANTIC UNION CONFERENCE

Connecticut, Norwich ........ June 1-10 New York, Rome ........ June 8-18 Massachusetts ........ June 15-25 Maine ........ June 22 to July 2 Western New York ........ June 22 to July 2 Northern New England .... Aug. 24 to Sept. 3

CENTRAL UNION CONFERENCE

Wyoming, Crawford, Neb. ........ June 8-18 South Missouri, Springfield ........ Aug. 3-13 Colorado ........ Aug. 17-27 North Missouri ........ Aug. 24 to Sept. 3 West Kansas ........ Aug. 31 to Sept. 10 West Colorado ........ Sept. 14-24

COLUMBIA UNION CONFERENCE

Eastern Pennsylvania, Allentown ... June 7-18 West Pennsylvania, Ford City .... Aug. 10-20 Ohio ........ Aug. 17-27 Virginia, Richmond .... Aug. 24 to Sept. 2 Chesapeake, Dover, Del. ........ Sept. 14-24 New Jersey, Trenton ........ Sept. 7-17 West Virginia ........ Sept. 29 to Oct. 6

LAKE UNION CONFERENCE

North Michigan, Gladstone ....... June 19-25 North Michigan, Traverse City .... Aug. 25 to Sept. 3 Wisconsin, Portage ............ June 8-18 Indiana, Indianapolis .......... Aug. 3-13 Southern Illinois .............. Aug. 10-20 East Michigan .................. Sept. 7-17 West Michigan, Muskegon ........ Aug. 17-27

NORTHERN UNION CONFERENCE

South Dakota, Redfield, May 29 to June 6 Minnesota, Hutchinson .......... June 8-18 North Dakota, Harvey ............ June 20-27 Iowa ........................... Aug. 23 to Sept. 3

NORTH PACIFIC UNION CONFERENCE

Western Washington, Seattle ..... June 1-11 Western Oregon, Forest Grove .... June 8-18 Montana ........................ June 15-25

SOUTHEASTERN UNION CONFERENCE

South Carolina ................ July 20-30 North Carolina, High Point ...... Aug. 3-13 Georgia ........................ Aug. 10-20 Cumberland ..................... Aug. 24 to Sept. 3 Florida ........................ Sept. 21 to Oct. 2

SOUTHERN UNION CONFERENCE

Louisiana, Baton Rouge .... July 27 to Aug. 6 Alabama .................... Aug. 3-13 Kentucky ................... Aug. 17-27 Mississippi ................ Aug. 31 to Sept. 10 Tennessee River ............. Sept. 7-17

SOUTHWESTERN UNION CONFERENCE

Texas ........................ Aug. 3-13 West Texas ................... Aug. 10-20 New Mexico ................... Aug. 17-27 Oklahoma ..................... Aug. 24 to Sept. 3 Arkansas ..................... Sept. 7-17 South Texas .................. Nov. 2-12

WESTERN CANADIAN UNION CONFERENCE

British Columbia (East), Vernon .... June 7-11 Manitoba, Portage la Prairie, June 22 to July 2 Saskatchewan (North), Nokomis .... July 4-9 Alberta, Didsbury ............... July 13-23 Saskatchewan (South), Pease ..... July 25-30

European Division

SCANDINAVIAN UNION CONFERENCE

Denmark, Aarhus ................ June 7-11

WEST GERMAN UNION CONFERENCE

German-Swiss ................... June 21-25 Belgium ........................ July 19-23

GENERAL CONFERENCE COMMITTEE BIENNIAL COUNCIL

Friedensau, Germany ............ July 4-16

EAST GERMAN UNION MEETINGS

Friedensau, Germany ... July 6-16, afternoons

LATIN UNION CONFERENCE

Roman-Swiss and Latin Union .... July 18-23 France and Holland .............. July 26-30 Barcelona ....................... Aug. 1-5

BRITISH UNION CONFERENCE

North England .................. Aug. 3-8 Scotland ........................ Aug. 10-13 Ireland ......................... Aug. 17-29 Wales ........................... Aug. 24-27 South England ................... Aug. 31 to Sept. 5

Wyoming Conference

By E. A. Curtis; Asa Smith

THE fourth annual session of the Wyoming Conference of Seventh-day Adventists will be held in connection with the camp-meeting at Crawford, Neb., June 8-18, 1911, for the election of officers for the ensuing year, and the transaction of such other business as may come before the conference at that time.

E. A. CURTIS, President; ASA SMITH, Secretary.

Camp-Meeting in Humboldt County, California

By Claude Conard

PLANS are being laid for a local camp-meeting at Eureka, Humboldt Co., Cal., to serve the churches in that section of the State. Elder E. W. Farnsworth, president of the conference, and other conference workers, will be in attendance. Those desiring further information about the meeting, tents, etc., should correspond with Elder S. T. Hare, Eureka, Cal.

CLAUDE CONARD, Sec. California Conference.

Business Notices

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We open no accounts for advertising, and cash must accompany each order.

A charge of one dollar will be made for each insertion of forty words or less. Each additional word, initial, or group of figures in excess of forty, will cost three cents.

No discount for several insertions.

FOR SALE.—10 acres farm land; also two nice residences and 2¾ acres good orchard. Desirable location 1½ miles from one of the most thriving little cities in Colorado. M. B. Cyphers, Delta, Colo.

WANTED.—To correspond with Sabbath-keeping broom-makers, to work in State of Washington. Tell what you know about broom-making in first letter; begin work in June. Address C. S. Stewart, 1914 Hyacinth St., St. Paul, Minn.

FOR SALE.—New crop extracted honey, very fine quality. Better honey than we sent out during the late scarcity of California honey. Price, 7½ cents a pound, in sixty-pound cans. Also ripe olives. Address W. S. Ritchie, Corona, Cal.

FOR SALE.—Sanitarium Cooking Oil, pure, healthful, odorless; keeps indefinitely; five-gallon can, $4.30; ten-gallon can, $8.45; bbl. (50 gallons), 75 cents a gallon; ½ bbl. (30 gallons), 76 cents a gallon. Address Sanitarium Cooking Oil Co., Louisville, Ky.

VEGETABLE COOKING OIL.—Best sanitary shortening. Five-gallon can, $4.50; two cans, $8.50; eight one-gallon cans, $7.75; one-half barrel (about 32 gallons), 76 cents a gallon. By freight from Louisville or New Orleans. Dr. O. C. Godsmark, Chattanooga, Tenn.

MAKE a good living on a small piece of ground with a Royal Fruit and Vegetable Canning Machine. Prices, $8.50 up. Supply your home market. Full instructions, cans, labels, etc. Circulars free. Address Home Supply and Manufacturing Company, Chattanooga, Tenn.

NOTICE.—Will all those who have read the story, “Shiloh, the Man of Sorrows,” as published recently in the Signs, and who would be pleased to secure a copy, in case it is published in book form, kindly send their names and addresses to the author, Mrs. L. D. Avery-Stuttle, 1215 Vermont Ave., Lansing, Mich.?

YOUR first chance to buy highest grade of deodorized Vegetable Cooking Oil direct from refinery, and save middleman’s profit. Pure, healthful, delicious. Bbl. (50 gallons), 55 cents a gallon; one-half bbl. (31 gallons), 57 cents a gallon; five-gallon can, $3.50; four one-gallon cans, $3.20. Cash with order. Lookout Cooking Oil Co., Chattanooga, Tenn.

FOR SALE.—Good Southern farm; seventy acres; half in woods and pasture; balance in variety of crops in excellent condition and cultivation; good garden and fruit; good markets. New house; good barns; fine spring of soft water. Stock and implements for sale. Immediate sale desired, as I am called to connect with our publishing work. Address, for full particulars, J. B. Greenwood, Greensboro, N. C.

Obituaries

KRATER.—Died May 6, 1911, at Enola, Pa., Mrs. Sarah A. Krater, aged seventy-three years. Three years ago she accepted the third angel's message, and was baptized by Elder O. O. Bernstein, uniting with the Wilmington (Del.) church. She leaves six daughters and three sons to mourn. We give her up with the promise that she will come forth in the resurrection of the just, clad in robes of immortality. Interment was made at Huntington, Pa., a Methodist brother officiating. MRS. J. C. FREELAND.

CORNWALL.—Mrs. Mary Cornwall was born in Denmark, Nov. 14, 1865, and died in Fresno, Cal., May 13, 1911, aged 45 years, 6 months, and 9 days. She was married in 1884 to Daniel Cornwall. To this union were born ten children, nine of whom are living. These, with the father and a number of friends and relatives, are left to mourn. Words of comfort were spoken by the writer, after which we laid our sister to rest in the Mountain View cemetery to await the call of the Life-giver. J. W. RICH.

OSGOOD.—Mrs. Elizabeth Flora Osgood, wife of L. B. Osgood, died at her home in South Mt. Tabor, a suburb of Portland, Ore., April 17, 1911. Had she lived till the sixth of May, she would have been sixty-seven years of age. Sister Osgood was a firm believer in the truths of the third angel's message, having belonged to the Seventh-day Adventist Church for thirty-eight years. Seven children and her husband mourn the loss of a fond mother and a faithful wife. We laid her to rest to await the voice of the Life-giver. A. M. DART.

TEMPLE.—Died in Richmond, Maine, May 5, 1911, Sister Kate V. Temple, aged seventy-six years and eleven months. She was the last one of the family of Deacon John Unbenhind, the family by whom Brother White was often entertained while preaching the first angel's message in Richmond. She was converted when quite young. Forty years ago she heard the preaching of the third angel's message, and, with her mother, a number of her sisters, and a brother, began to keep the commandments of God. Sister Temple leaves her husband, one daughter, and other relatives, besides a large circle of friends, to mourn. The funeral services were conducted by the writer, assisted by the Methodist minister of this village. Text, Ps. 116: 15. S. J. HERSUM.

PUTNAM.—Lavinna L. Babcock was born in Cortland County, New York, Aug. 5, 1832, and died May 14, 1911, aged 78 years, 9 months, and 9 days. With her parents, she came to Illinois in 1846. She was married to Goyn M. Putnam, Sept. 14, 1848. To this union eight children were born, seven of whom, together with three brothers, two sisters, and other relatives and friends, are left to mourn. Mr. and Mrs. Putnam accepted the truths of the third angel's message in Illinois in 1858, and in 1888 they moved to Oregon. He died in 1902, and since that time she has lived with her son. She was a member of the Milton church twenty-three years. The funeral services were conducted by the writer, assisted by Elder A. J. Breed. Text, Rev. 14: 13. W. W. STEWARD.

RITTER.—Mrs. Sophia Ritter was born in Russia, Aug. 2, 1865, and died in Boulder, Colo., April 23, 1911, aged 45 years, 8 months, and 21 days. Jan. 27, 1884, she was married to John Ritter, at Sutton, Neb., to which union were born eleven children, ten of whom survive her. Twenty-six years ago she heard and accepted the third angel's message, and united with the Seventh-day Adventist church at Culbertson, Neb. Her faith in the message remained firm to the end. At the time of her death she held her membership at Lehigh, Kan. About six weeks before her death she came to Colorado. The funeral services were conducted by the writer, words of comfort being spoken from 1 Cor. 15: 22-26 to relatives and friends in the United Brethren church at Niwot Cemetery. H. A. AUFDERHAR.

KING.—Mrs. Mary King (née Moore) was born in Adams County, Pennsylvania, April 11, 1822, and died at the home of her daughter in Battle Creek, Mich., May 3, 1911, aged eighty-nine years and twenty-two days. In 1842 she was married to Adam Bixler, who died three years later. In 1847 she was married to Samuel King, and settled in Sandusky County, Ohio, where she lived till 1893, when she moved to Battle Creek. She was the mother of ten children, seven of whom survive her. Besides these, she was a faithful mother to the six children born to Mr. King by his first marriage. At the age of eleven she witnessed the shower of falling stars. In 1868 she heard Elder I. D. Van Horn lecture on the advent message, and gladly accepted the same as God's truth. She saw God's goodness in everything, and left a beautiful example of faith and trust in God. Her heart was ever full of praise to God. Words of comfort were spoken by the writer, who by her request accompanied the remains to Clyde, Ohio, where she was borne to her resting-place by two sons, two grandsons, and two sons-in-law. H. W. MILLER.

HUGHES.—Died at her home in Fernandina, Fla., May 1, 1911, Sister Rachel Hughes, aged fifty-nine years. She was the oldest colored Seventh-day Adventist in Florida. For the last twenty-eight years she had been a faithful member of the Seventh-day Adventist Church. She was a woman of deep religious experience. Her husband, two sons, and many other relatives and friends, who find comfort in the thought of meeting her in the first resurrection, are left to mourn. J. W. MANNS.

BLAKE.—Mrs. Mahuldal C. Blake was born in Augusta Township, Northumberland Co., Pa., June 14, 1855, and fell asleep, May 3, 1911, aged 55 years, 10 months, and 19 days. At the age of thirteen, Sister Blake was converted. About 1896 Elders K. C. Russell and J. W. Raymond labored in the vicinity of Northumberland, and Brother and Sister Blake accepted the truth as held by this people. Sister Blake was buried from the Pine Grove Methodist church, May 7. She leaves a loving companion and two sons to mourn. Words of comfort were spoken by the writer, assisted by the pastor of the Methodist church. L. E. SUFFIC OOL.

EDWARDS.—Elden Seward Edwards was born in Howard County, Indiana, Jan. 11, 1877, and died May 4, 1911, aged 34 years, 3 months, and 23 days. He was married to Minnie Z. McCoy, Dec. 24, 1901. He had been an almost constant sufferer for eight years. He was a conscientious Christian, always anxious that his example and influence should be right. He left us with the sweet evidence that he was accepted by our Heavenly Father, and we rejoice in the hope that we shall meet him when Jesus comes. He was laid to rest in the Kokomo cemetery. Words of comfort were spoken to a large congregation, by Elder U. S. Anderson.

STONE.—Mrs. Mary Ann Stone, aged seventy-eight years and six months, was born in Jefferson County, New York, and lived with her only daughter at Oakdale, Cal. She accepted the truths of the third angel's message at a meeting held here five years ago by Elders C. M. Gardner and H. C. Basney. She was a kind-hearted, noble woman, beloved by all who knew her. Nearly her last words were spoken in our last quarterly meeting. She was taken ill in the meeting, and died in less than three hours. We hope to meet her in the resurrection morning. The funeral services were conducted by the writer, assisted by Elder C. M. Gardner. M. C. ISRAEL.

COLE.—Died at the residence of his wife's parents in the township of Penfield, Calhoun Co., Mich., Feb. 5, 1911, Brother Flynn Fleming Cole. He was born in the township of Oneida, Eaton Co., Mich., Feb. 14, 1879, and had he lived eleven days more, would have entered upon his thirty-second year. He leaves his wife, his father, one sister, and many friends to mourn. He was the only son of Nelson and Elizabeth Cole. His religious experience was in the Seventh-day Adventist Church. Death had no fears for him; for his hope of eternal life was dearer than all the world. Remarks were made by Rev. Potter (Presbyterian), when he was laid to rest in the Battle Creek cemetery. JENNIE BUTTS.

MATTESON.—Sarah A. Purdy was born at Elbridge, N. Y., June 24, 1829, and died at her home in Pierson, Mich., April 18, 1911. She was married to Geo. S. Matteson, of Rochester, N. Y., and with him moved to Barry County, Michigan, in 1855, locating about thirty miles from Battle Creek. Early in life she gave her heart to God. About 1894 her attention was first called to the fact that the seventh day of the week is the Sabbath of the Lord, and soon afterward she was baptized by Elder I. D. Van Horn. She fell asleep fully assured of being awakened at the first resurrection. She was laid to rest near her old home at Middleville, Mich. The funeral service was conducted by the writer, 1 Cor. 15: 22, 23, being used by request. J. M. HOYT.

REEDER.—John A. Reeder was born Oct. 8, 1846, near Columbus, Ohio, and died at Sanger, Cal., April 24, 1911. While Mr. Reeder was never actively identified with the Seventh-day Adventist Church, he was reared in that faith, his father, William Reeder, having been connected with the 1844 movement. He leaves a wife and an only child. J. H. BEHRENS.

UTTIN.—Died at the home of her sister in South Lancaster, Mass., April 17, 1911, Sister Clara J. Uttin (née Davis), in the seventy-fifth year of her age. Early in life Sister Uttin was converted, and several years ago she accepted the truths of the third angel's message, being a member of the church in South Lancaster at the time of her death. The funeral was conducted by the writer from the church, April 19, and the remains laid to rest in the cemetery two miles in the country, to await the Life-giver's call. E. E. GARDNER.

PENNOYER.—Mrs. Aletta Teeple Pennoyer was born in Plymouth, Mich., Nov. 20, 1829, and died at the home of her daughter at Portland, Ore., May 7, 1911. In her pioneer experiences in western Michigan, Mrs. Pennoyer learned the stable qualities of patience and perseverance, put beautifully into practice in her home life as a stepmother. Her success in this could be best appreciated if heard from the children themselves. She sought to bless others with the helpful lessons which she had learned in life's stern conflict. She leaves five children of her own. The funeral services were conducted by the writer, assisted by Elder G. W. Pettit. A. M. DART.

GREENLEAF.—Wealthy Watrous was born in Pittsville, Ohio, April 1, 1836, and died at Charlotte, Mich., April 26, 1901. Converted when fourteen years old, she united with the Methodist Episcopal Church. Later she accepted present truth, and united with the Seventh-day Adventist church at Charlotte, of which she was a faithful member until her death; but for some years, on account of deafness, she was deprived of the benefits and pleasures of the services. In 1893 she was married to Mr. Greenleaf. Two sisters, a brother, three nephews, and a niece, with many friends, sorrow for her. She died at the home of her niece, Mrs. Berthe Lampman, with whom she lived and to whom she was a mother, and who says that her noble Christian life and influence can never be forgotten. The writer spoke of the resurrection, and the hope it gives the believer, from John 5: 28, 29, to a large company of friends gathered at the funeral in the church at Charlotte. She is now resting till the Life-giver comes for his own. E. W. WERSTER.

MATTHEWS.—Hannah Hartwell St. Luce was born in Antigua, West Indies, Sept. 11, 1879. In early childhood she was a member of the Anglican Church, but later she joined the Christian Mission. In 1905 she joined herself to the commandment-keeping people, and remained a consistent member until the day of her death. Feb. 25, 1906, she was united in marriage to Elder J. H. Matthews, to share his joys and sorrows in the gospel ministry. To them four children were born, who, with the bereaved husband, are left to mourn. Her father and two sisters also survive her. Shortly after their marriage they went to St. Thomas, where they labored for two years. Then they spent about two years laboring in St. Croix, but she always yearned for home, and last year they returned to Antigua. She was a loving, painstaking wife and mother, always devoted to her family, finding her chief joy in ministering to their wants. They will sadly miss her tender smile and patient care, yet they mourn not as those who have no hope, but look forward to a glad reunion, where death will be no more. The funeral was conducted April 17 by the writer, assisted by Elder P. Giddings. Words of comfort were spoken from 2 Cor. 1: 3, 4, to a large company of sorrowing relatives and friends in the Seventh-day Adventist church at St. John, Antigua, and she was laid to rest to await the resurrection morning. H. C. J. WALLEKER.

Western Oregon Conference

By P. A. Hanson; C. F. Folkenberg

THE ninth annual session of the Western Oregon Conference of Seventh-day Adventists will be held in connection with the camp-meeting at Forest Grove, Ore., June 8-18, 1911, for the election of officers for the ensuing year and the transaction of such other business as may come before the conference at that time. The first business meeting of the session will be held at 9 A. M., June 9. Each church is entitled to one delegate for the church, without regard to membership, and one additional delegate for every fifteen members. P. A. HANSON, President; C. F. FOLKENBERG, Secretary.

Manitoba Conference

By F. L. Perry; A. H. Brigham

THE eighth annual session of the Manitoba Conference of Seventh-day Adventists will be held in connection with the camp-meeting at Portage la Prairie, Manitoba, June 22 to July 2, 1911, for the purpose of electing the officers of the conference for the coming year, and transacting any other business that may come before the meeting. The first business meeting will be called at 9 A. M., Friday, June 23.

Delegates should be elected by the churches at once, and their names forwarded to the conference secretary. All who purchase railway tickets should secure a properly signed certificate showing that they have paid full fare to the place of the meeting. If one hundred of these certificates are secured, the holders will be entitled to free passage to their homes. This meeting ought to be the best camp-meeting ever held in the province. Let every one plan definitely to attend.

F. L. PERRY, President; A. H. BRIGHAM, Secretary.

Meeting for Greater New York

By R. D. Quinn

THE time has come for another strong, united evangelistic campaign for Greater New York. Our efforts the coming summer should be attended with greater zeal and earnestness than ever in the past. Each year it becomes more difficult to work in the cities. The agents of moving-picture and other open-air shows are in the field, offering high rentals for the use of practically all vacant property that is advantageously located to attract the general public. Thus it is becoming difficult and expensive each year for us to secure tent sites.

Years ago we were told that everything would be placed to obstruct the way of the Lord's messengers; that we would be hedged in on the right hand and on the left; and that it would become more difficult all the time to spread the truth. That time has now come, and we must perseveringly press on to gain the victory.

In view of the tremendous responsibility that rests upon us to carry the truth to the unwarned millions in New York City, it has been thought best to plan for a joint meeting of all the churches in this conference Sabbath, June 3, at 10 A. M. The nature and object of this meeting should be, first of all, to consecrate ourselves to God, and receive the spiritual power that alone will fit us for the task before us.

The second object of this meeting will be to raise a large operating and expense fund to carry on our united tent efforts during the summer. Last year two thousand dollars was raised in special offerings to purchase new tents, seats, and lighting equipment. This year it will be necessary to raise a similar amount in order to carry on our aggressive work. It will be remembered that we are now sharing a portion of our tithe with the General Conference for needy mission fields; and thus we find that it will be necessary for us all to make greater personal sacrifices in order to carry forward the work at home.

Elder W. A. Spicer, of Washington, D. C., will attend this joint meeting, and possibly others from the General Conference will be present. This general rally should be one of the greatest meetings we have ever held in Greater New York. May God bless this effort to the furtherance of his work.

R. D. QUINN.

Glendale Sanitarium Training-School for Missionary Nurses

We desire at least twenty-five young people for our nurses’ class to begin June 1, 1911. Applicants will be admitted to the class any time during June, but it is well to enter as early as possible.

We are now able to offer a strong course, in which an exceptionally large amount of valuable practical experience may be obtained. Our proximity to Los Angeles enables us to give our nurses a thorough training, each nurse spending some time in visiting nurse’s work in this city. We desire to put at least twelve nurses into Los Angeles during the next few months to help do the work there that we are being called to do in all our large cities. We can do this, and more, if our young people will respond to this call. The training that we can offer is one which many of our young people, if not all, should have in order to prepare them for active missionary service as nurses, canvassers, and Bible workers.

We are preparing to open up a surgical ward in our sanitarium, and this will greatly increase our surgical and obstetrical work.

Those desiring to enter should apply as early as possible to Belle Wood-Comstock, M. D., Glendale, Cal.

The "Gospel Sentinel"

A Wide-Awake Missionary Weekly

The current number of this excellent paper will contain articles of great value to those desiring a suitable medium for reaching those unacquainted with our truth. Besides the regular articles, with studies on Revelation, Bible readings on doctrinal subjects and those of a practical nature, this issue will contain, as leaders, the following:

"Consecration," by William M. Crothers.

"Success." Editorial. What is it—wealth, position, social influence? We believe it consists solely in obeying God.

"True Greatness." Selected.

"Baptizing Infants," by William M. Crothers. This time-honored custom faithfully and impartially treated from a Scriptural standpoint. Is it right to bind or obligate the child without its knowledge or consent?

The Editorial department will review current events, and make timely comment.

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Elder J. H. Evans Expected in Europe

ELDER J. H. EVANS is expected to reach the General Conference Committee biennial council in Europe over the trans-Siberian route, from Manchuria.

Bookmen’s Convention Proceedings

WE have received a copy of the “Bookmen’s Convention Proceedings,” a pamphlet of 175 pages, published by the Southern Publishing Association, and containing an excellent report of the bookmen’s convention held in Nashville, January 17–23.

A Missionary Family for China

Stirred by the call of need from the mission fields, and the lack of funds to enter the wide-open doors, a brother and his wife in Southern California have offered to send and support a missionary and his wife in China. That is a splendid gift for the needy Chinese field.

Reports for the Harvest Ingathering Number

By Editor

Our workers abroad are sending in to the Mission Board reports and photographs from the mission fields for the next Harvest Ingathering number, which this year is to be brought out by the Pacific Press Publishing Association. These reports and pictures will register another year of the advance of the third angel’s message among the nations and tongues of earth.

Protestant Magazine Announcement

THE announcement of the next number of the Protestant Magazine will be found on the second page. This is a valuable number of a valuable publication.

Dr. Evans in Washington

Last week Dr. T. J. Evans, medical superintendent of Loma Linda Sanitarium, spent several days in Washington. Dr. Evans will remain some weeks in the East in postgraduate work.

Sunday Observance in the National Capital

The Presbyterian General Assembly, in session at Atlantic City, recently made some severe criticisms of the manner in which Sunday was observed in the national capital. This has called forth considerable discussion through the newspapers of the city. While the District of Columbia is without a Sunday law, it is quite generally admitted that Sunday is observed in the national capital quite as carefully and decorously by the citizens as in cities possessing strict Sunday-closing ordinances.

Reply to Attacks on Adventists

SOME time ago a Holland religious paper, in Michigan, printed a series of attacks upon Seventh-day Adventists. This has given opportunity for Brethren Boersma and Hofstra, of New Jersey, to reply; and from translated extracts sent us by Brother Hofstra we see that a number of papers in this language have given space to the rejoinder, with disapproval of the spirit of the attacks. Thus many Hollanders in this country will have their attention drawn to the truths of this message.

Creation

A NEW pamphlet comes to us from Elder R. W. Munson, of Java, East Indies. It is entitled, “Creation,” and is printed in the Arabic Malay, the language of millions of Mohammedans in the East Indies.

Loma Linda Medical College Prosperity

WE were glad to greet in Washington Drs. Julia A. White and A. W. Truman, of the Loma Linda Medical College, who spent a few days with us on their way eastward to take some special postgraduate work during the summer. They bring a good report regarding the prosperity of the medical school.

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