THIS meeting was held at Walla Walla, Wash., May 24 to June 3. Elder W. T. Knox, my wife, and I arrived on the grounds the evening of the first day of the meeting. The camp was situated in a beautiful little grove in the northeastern suburb of the city.
The preparations for the meeting had nearly all been finished, so that the meeting began on time. The attendance of our brethren was larger than usual at the beginning of such meetings. The daily program was about the same as that which usually characterizes our State camp-meetings. The early morning meeting was devoted to the reading of Testimonies, the eight o’clock hour to general district devotional meetings, and the nine o’clock hour to the various meetings necessary to transact the business of the Conference in its several departments. The remainder of the forenoon was devoted to preaching or to study of the Scriptures. There was a preaching service each afternoon, followed later by various other meetings; such as, children’s meetings, woman’s meetings, etc. The evening service was taken up in the presentation of the different points of our denominational belief. A fair outside attendance was present at these meetings.
During the first part of the meeting, the day services were largely carried by Elder Knox and the writer, while the evening services were conducted by the ministry of the Conference. Prof. E. L. Stewart, the newly elected president of the Walla Walla College, was present from the beginning of the meeting, and rendered valuable service in all branches of the work, as well as in his special branch. Right here I might call attention to my failure to mention his name as one of the laborers at the North Pacific Conference, where he also rendered acceptable service. I am glad to report that he was well received by both Conferences. Elder H. Shultz was present, and conducted meetings regularly each day and evening in the interests of the Germans. Brother C. H. Jones, manager of the Pacific Press, spent a few days in the meeting, laboring in the interests of the Signs of the Times and the canvassing work.
The various business meetings of the Conference were unusually interesting, and revealed the fact that all branches of the Conference work were making healthy advancement. The treasurer’s report showed an encouraging gain in tithe over former years, and an amount sufficient to pay all workers of the Conference a liberal allowance, leaving a small surplus in the treasury to begin the new year. Six new churches were admitted to the Conference, with an aggregate membership of one hundred and three. An increase of three hundred in the membership of the Conference was reported. This makes a fair showing for the last year’s work, when we consider the fact that a vigorous effort was made to revise the list of members in the various churches by dropping the names of spiritually dead members, and granting letters to those who had moved to other Conferences without taking their letters. The increase in the subscriptions to our leading periodicals amounted to over two hundred dollars. Six hundred and sixty copies of “Parables of Jesus, or Christ’s Object Lessons” were sold, and one hundred and seventy-five dollars was given toward the material and expense fund for the book. Contributions amounting to about two hundred dollars each were taken for the work in Australia and in the Southern field. In addition to this, a large amount was raised to pay for tents and to carry forward the work of the Conference.
Elder G. W. Reaser’s work as president seemed to have met the approbation of the entire Conference, and he was unanimously re-elected. For a time it seemed as if there might be a disagreement in the selection of a tract society secretary, owing to some misunderstandings that had grown up between the school and the society; but the interested parties were finally brought together, and after earnestly seeking God, explanations were made, and the difficulty so adjusted that all felt clear in recommending the name of the former incumbent, who, along with the former secretary of the Conference, was unanimously re-elected. Elder W. F. Martin was elected president of the Sabbath-school association, to take the place made vacant by the removal of Elder Taylor from the Conference.
The report from Walla Walla College was satisfactory, in the main. The supply of water, which had been a source of difficulty in the past, and which threatened to entail a large outlay to the college, has been finally adjusted for a long term of years, at a merely nominal annual expense. A complete health food plant, owned and operated by the college, has been brought into existence, which is meeting with a liberal patronage. Brother G. A. Nichols, the business manager of the school, has labored hard and faithfully to run the school on a paying basis, and to maintain its financial credit and standing. The outlook for the coming year seems good; and if all interested will labor harmoniously, there is no doubt that the school will be a success. A good school in this section is a positive necessity, owing to the long distance to any other of our large schools; hence, Walla Walla College should be a training center, where young men and women can be fitted for labor in the ministry, Bible work, medical missionary, church-school, and canvassing work. Dr. L. A. Dunlap has been connected with the school the last year, and will teach physiology and give instruction in healthful living and the administration of simple treatments.
Drs. Kellogg and Leadsworth were present at the meeting for the purpose of counseling with the leading brethren of the Conference relative to the more permanent organization of the sanitarium work at Spokane, Wash. Several meetings were held, an organization was perfected, and the necessary steps were taken toward forming an incorporation. Dr. Kellogg gave one or two interesting lectures in the public congregation during his stay.
Sunday evening, May 27, Elder and Mrs. S. N. Haskell arrived from Portland, and rendered valuable service from then until the close of the meeting. Brother Haskell spoke each day on important themes in connection with the Third Angel’s Message; and Sister Haskell conducted a study for the ministers and Bible workers, and also assisted Mrs. Irwin in the meetings in the interests of the woman’s work.
The last Sabbath of the meeting was a good day. The Lord came preciously near to his people, as the plain truths for this time were brought out. At the close of the forenoon service, Brethren W. C. Young and C. L. Ford were ordained to the gospel ministry by prayer and the laying on of hands. In the afternoon, at the close of the service, when the invitation was given, a large number came forward for the prayers of the church. Many of these were making a start for the first time, while others had once made a profession, but had grown cold and become backslidden. These persons were earnestly labored with by the ministry of the Conference, until all expressed a clear evidence of forgiveness and acceptance with God. The meeting was continued until the close of the Sabbath, after which Elder Haskell and I, with our wives, were compelled to leave, in order to reach the California meeting in time. With many hand-shakes and “God bless you’s,” we took our departure, with earnest prayers that God would bless the Conference the coming year with many precious souls gathered into the fold, of such as shall finally be saved in his eternal kingdom.
GEO. A. IRWIN.
NEWFOUNDLAND
By H. J. Farnan
ST. JOHN'S.—Since my last report the work here has prospered under the blessing of God. May 29 four persons were buried with their Lord in baptism, and arose to walk in newness of life. These are all engaged in the canvassing work, and give promise of making it a success. Already there has been delivered $289.24 worth of books, and $5.48 worth of tracts. Fifteen hundred copies of the Signs of the Times have been delivered, fourteen hundred of which have been sold. Fifty copies are now being taken weekly, a part of which are being sold to regular readers.
Elder H. C. Giles, his wife, and a young man have gone to Grand Bank, Fortune Bay, South Shore, where an interest has been awakened. They write encouragingly of the prospects there. Two canvassers are working in Notre Dame Bay, and two more in Bonavista Bay, North Shore. Soon my wife and I, with three or four other workers, will be in Topsail, Conception Bay, with our new tent. By looking over the map of Newfoundland all will readily see where the workers are situated. We bespeak the prayers of all our people that God may richly bless the efforts of all our laborers to the salvation of many souls and the strengthening of the faith of believers.
During the last winter there have been many marked instances of God's special blessing in answering prayer, and we look for more all the way along till Jesus comes. The church here has been greatly strengthened—spiritually, financially, and numerically. All are of good courage in the Lord, peace and harmony reign in our midst, and never was I more thankful to be associated with a people than I am with the people here. My wife reached here two weeks ago, and we are busy preparing for the tent effort.
H. J. FARNAN.
AUGUST STUDY OF THE FIELD: PART III
“The Peoples of Russia.”
August 12–18.
(Text-book, Missionary Magazine.)
1. GIVE the population of the Russian Empire.
2. How many peoples and tongues are represented?
3. Describe the Russians proper. To what church do they adhere?
4. How many Poles are found in Russia? What is their religion?
5. Mention some of their chief cities.
6. Tell what you can of the Finnish people.
7. Describe the original inhabitants of the northern Asiatic plain. What can you say of their religious belief?
8. Tell something of the Tartars. Their faith.
9. What can you say of the Jews of Russia? The Germans? The Caucasians? The people of Siberia?
10. Into how many of these tongues has literature been translated and published?
“I am the resurrection and the life.”—Jesus
Obituaries.
“I am the resurrection and the life.”—Jesus
GILBERT.—Died in Spokane, Wash., June 30, 1900, Mrs. Anna Gilbert, aged 61 years. For many years she was a member of the Christian Church, but during the last few years of her life she accepted the Third Angel’s Message. Funeral service was held July 1, at the home of her daughter, Mrs. J. Mumm. Text, Rev. 14:13.
J. G. SMITH.
EVANS.—Died at Battle Creek, Mich., June 8, 1900, of quick consumption, Grace Gladys, daughter of H. O. and Ellen Evans, at the age of 2 years, 5 months, 7 days. She was a bright and good child, though suffering long. The cheering hope of meeting her again is comforting to the bereaved parents. “The pure in heart . . . shall see God.”
I. D. VAN HORN.
JONES.—Died in Kansas City, Mo., Mrs. Wilhelmina Jones, aged 23 years, 5 months, 4 days. Sister Jones was born in Cass County, Mo., Jan. 11, 1877, and died June 15, 1900, of consumption. She has been a Seventh-day Adventist for seven years. During her last sickness especially she made manifest her bright hope of a life beyond the grave. She leaves a husband and one child, who, with other relatives, mourn her loss. Funeral services were conducted by the writer.
R. W. PARMELEE.
PERRY.—Died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. R. E. McConley, of Whitcomb, Wis., June 23, 1900, of heart-disease, Mrs. S. Perry. The husband of the deceased was killed in the battle of the Wilderness. Mrs. Perry united with the Methodist Church in New York State when a young woman. About fifteen years ago she joined the Seventh-day Adventists, and has lived a true Christian, esteemed and beloved by all. Funeral sermon was delivered by Rev. Burdick, of Eland.
IRWIN.—Died July 8, 1900, near Leslie, Mich., of heart-disease, our dear sister, Mary J. Irwin, aged 56 years, 9 months, 13 days. In early youth she gave her heart to God, and connected herself with the Methodist Church, where she continued to worship until she accepted the present truth, about thirty years ago. Her life was a testimony to all that she had a living connection with her Saviour. The funeral was held in the Seventh-day Adventist church at Leslie, of which she was an esteemed member. The discourse was given by the writer, from John 11:24.
L. G. MOORE.
WAITE.—John Montague Waite, last son of John and Jane Waite, of Mahogany Grove, Jamaica, was born at Letitz, St. Elizabeth, Jamaica, March 3, 1860. He accepted the Third Angel’s Message given at his home two years ago by Brother Frank Hall and the writer. Ever since he has lived a consistent Christian life, his temperate habits and persevering ways being a model to other believers. He expired at the close of the Sabbath, June 16, 1900, leaving a wife and six children to mourn their loss. He died with a firm hope of a part in the first resurrection. Funeral service was conducted by the writer.
A. G. PEART.
OXLEY.—Died at Battle Creek, Mich., June 23, 1900, of paralysis, Alfred Thomas Oxley, aged 76 years, 11 months, 25 days. In early life he was a member of the Baptist Church. In the summer and fall of 1867 he and his family accepted present truth, and joined the church at Bowersville, Ohio. His life showed faithfulness in all Christian duties, and was an example of true piety. He was a devoted husband and a kind father. He rests in bright hope of a part in the resurrection of the just. He leaves his second wife, eight children, and twelve grandchildren to mourn their loss; but they mourn not without hope. A blessed reunion awaits them in the glorious resurrection day. Funeral service was conducted by the writer, assisted by Elder S. H. Lane. Text, by request, Rev. 14:13.
I. D. VAN HORN.
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SPECIAL NOTICES
By W. J. Stone
TENNESSEE RIVER CONFERENCE, NOTICE!
The twenty-first annual session of the Tennessee River Conference of Seventh-day Adventists will be held in connection with the camp-meeting at Paris, Tenn., Sept. 6-16, 1900. The first meeting will be held Friday, September 7, at 9:30 A. M.
W. J. STONE, Pres.
GROVE MEETING.
By Wm. Ostrander
There will be a two-days' meeting near Sodus, in Brother Clark's front yard. We would be glad to see as many of the brethren from Berrien County present as can attend. The meeting will begin Friday evening, August 10. Those who come on the cars will be conveyed to the place of meeting by teams.
WM. OSTRANDER.
Names of Adventists Not Taking the Review
By Editor
WANTED, the name and address of every 'Seventh-day Adventist in your church who does not take the REVIEW. Address the editors.
ADDRESSES
UNTIL further notice the address of Smith Sharp will be Graysville, Tenn.
The address of C. L. Taylor is changed from 661 Twenty-seventh St., Oakland, to Healdsburg, Cal.
UTAH CAMP-MEETING.
By GEO. O. STATES
THIS meeting will be held at Salt Lake City, August 15-22. The grounds are on the corner of Sixth East and Ninth South, opposite entrance to Liberty Park. Those coming on the Oregon Short line will take car at depot marked “O. S. L. Depot and Waterloo via Liberty Park,” and get off at Ninth South, and go one block east. Those coming over the Rio Grande Western will transfer to Warm Springs and Liberty Park car, and at Ninth South go one block west.
GEO. O. STATES.
GEORGIA CAMP-MEETING.
By M. W. LEWIS
THIS annual meeting will be held August 10-19, at Norcross, in Gwinnett County, on the Southern Railway, about twenty miles northeast of Atlanta. I do not deem it necessary to explain concerning railroad conveniences, as you are acquainted with them: but I do wish to emphasize the fact that we were somewhat perplexed to find a central location for our people in the northern part of the State; but by the help of some of our brethren of Alpharetta, who were acquainted at this place, and by the influences of the Holy Spirit of our divine Master, we have secured grounds for this meeting; and we shall feel much disappointed if there is not a good general turn-out; but please bear in mind the fact that, if you remain away, you will sustain the greater loss. The Lord greatly blessed us at the Roswell meeting last year. Do we need a fresh baptism of the Holy Spirit? If so, let us come up “to help of the Lord . . . against the mighty.” Elders Allee and Brunson, as well as others, will be present to give instruction. Do not fail to avail yourselves of this opportunity, that you may become more deeply rooted, grounded, and established in the truth, and thus be able to stand in the coming conflict!
We'll have lumber and straw on the grounds, just as cheap as possible. Bring dishes and bedclothes, so you can take care of yourselves. There will be no dining hall or tent this year, so please come prepared to board yourselves. If you need tents, please notify me at once. Tents, 12 x 14 ft., will cost only two dollars this year.
M. W. LEWIS.
CAMP-MEETINGS FOR 1900.
DISTRICT ONE.
Virginia, Richmond, Aug. 9-20
Vermont, St. Johnsbury, Aug. 16-27
Maine, Ellsworth, Aug. 23 to Sept. 3
New York, Lyons, Aug. 30 to Sept. 10
West Virginia, Fairmont, Sept. 13-24
DISTRICT TWO.
Georgia, Norcross, Aug. 10-19
Carolinas, Asheville, N. C., Aug. 23 to Sept. 2
Tennessee River, Paris, Tenn., Sept. 6-16
Cumberland Mission, Harriman, Tenn., Sept. 14-23
Florida, Terra Ceia, Sept. 28 to Oct. 8
Florida, Punta Gorda, Oct. 12-22
Florida, Ocala, Oct. 26 to Nov. 5
DISTRICT THREE
Michigan, Ionia, Aug. 30 to Sept. 10
Ohio, Dayton, Aug. 15-27
Wisconsin (local), Green Bay, Aug. 20-27
Illinois, Kankakee, Aug. 23 to Sept. 2
Illinois (local), Salem, Sept. 13-23
Indiana, La Fayette, Aug. 16-26
Indiana, Muncie, Sept. 13-23
DISTRICT FOUR.
Nebraska (local), Oxford, Aug. 28 to Sept. 2
Nebraska (State), Seward, Sept. 18-23
DISTRICT FIVE.
Kansas (local), Clay Center, Aug. 9-19
Kansas (State), Emporia, Sept. 20-30
Arkansas, Booneville, Aug. 9-20
Missouri, Kansas City, Aug. 16-27
Oklahoma (State), Oklahoma City, O. T., Aug. 30 to Sept. 10
Colorado (State), Denver, Sept. 6-17
DISTRICT SIX.
California, Long Beach, Aug. 23 to Sept. 2
Montana (local), Red Lodge, Aug. 16-26
Montana (local), Bitter Root, Woodside, Aug. 30 to Sept. 9
North Pacific, Medford, Ore., Aug. 23 to Sept. 2
Upper Columbia (local), North Yakima, Wash., Aug. 9-19
Utah, Salt Lake City, Aug. 15-22
Camp-Meeting Announcements
By L. A. Hoopes
Announcement of later meetings will be published in due time. Particulars as to the time and place of holding State and local camp-meetings should be sent to the undersigned as soon as definitely planned. L. A. HOOPES, Sec. Gen. Conf.
BUSINESS NOTICES.
BRIEF business notices and “wants” will be publish'd in this department, subject to the discretion of the publishers. A charge of one dollar for one insertion of four lines or less, and of twenty-five cents for every line over four, will be made, though in the case of the poor who want employment, the charge may be remitted. Parties unknown to the managers of the publishing house must furnish good references.
WANTED.— Employment among Sabbath-keepers as machinist or engineer, by man who is now foreman in a shop. Address E. E. Bryant, 42 Irving St., Detroit, Mich.
WANTED.— A Christian home among Seventh-day Adventists for two children: boy of five years, bright, affectionate, has been with S. D. A. over a year; girl of three, has had best of care and training during last year. Address Harry B. Stevens, Rock Hall, Md.
WORDS OF TRUTH SERIES.
NO. 26
contains the “Open Letter to Christians of All Denominations, the Church of Rome Excepted,” also “Answers on the ‘Open Letter,’” by S. D. Heady.
All who have read the “Open Letter” should read the “Answers to Letters on the ‘Open Letter,’” as the writer clearly defines our relation to the law of God, its binding obligations at the present time, the fallacy of even intimating that it had ever been changed to the first day of the week, and the inconsistency in referring to the first day of the week as the Sabbath of the fourth commandment.
This special number of the Words of Truth Series should be placed in the hands of all those who have read the “Open Letter,” and should be scattered as the leaves of autumn everywhere.
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IS SUNDAY THE SABBATH?
Owing to the urgent demand for Bible Student's Library No. 24, entitled, "Is Sunday the Sabbath? New Testament Testimony," by M. C. Wilcox, it has just been revised and republished. The clear, forcible, and logical manner in which that all-important question, "Is Sunday the Sabbath?" is discussed in this tract, makes it a most suitable and acceptable leaflet to place in the hands of your neighbors and friends.
It contains eight pages. Price, ¼ cent each.
Address your tract society; or the Review and Herald Pub. Co., Battle Creek, Mich.; or the Pacific Press Pub. Co., Oakland, Cal.
CHICAGO & GRAND TRUNK R'Y
E. W. Meddaugh and Henry B. Joy, Receivers.
CHICAGO & GRAND TRUNK R'Y.
Trains arrive and leave Battle Creek.
WEST-BOUND FROM BATTLE CREEK.
No. 9, Mail and Express, to Chicago........................12.15 P. M.
No. 1, Chicago Express, to Chicago........................2.30 A. M.
No. 3, Lehigh Valley Express, to Chicago..................3.50 P. M.
No. 5, International Limited, to Chicago, with sleepers....2.15 A. M.
No. 75, Mixed, to South Bend.............................3.50 A. M.
Nos. 9 and 75, daily, except Sunday.
Nos. 1, 3, and 5, daily.
EAST-BOUND FROM BATTLE CREEK.
No. 8, Mail and Express, to Pt. Huron, East, and Detroit...3.45 P. M.
No. 4, Lehigh Express, to Pt. Huron and East..............8.27 P. M.
No. 6, Atlantic Express, to Pt. Huron, East, and Detroit...2.25 A. M.
No. 2, Lehigh Express, to Saginaw, Bay City, Port Huron, and East.............................................6.50 A. M.
No. 74, Mixed, to Durand (starts at Nichols yards).........7.15 A. M.
Nos. 8 and 74, daily, except Sunday.
Nos. 4, 6, and 2, daily.
A. S. PARKER, Ticket Agent,
BATTLE CREEK.
MICHIGAN CENTRAL
“The Niagara Falls Route.”
Corrected June 17, 1900.
EAST
B1Night
Express.
122Detroit
Accom.
6
Mail &
Express.
101N. Y. &
Bos. Spl.
142Eastern
Express.
201Jackson
Ac’n.
361Atlantic
Express.
Chicago
pm 9.35
am 6.45
am 10.30
pm 8.00
pm 11.30
Michigan City
11.25
8.35
pm 12.08
4.40
am 1.20
Niles
am 12.40
10.15
1.00
6.37
2.30
Kalamazoo
am 2.10
7.30
pm 12.10
2.08
6.52
pm 6.00
4.10
Battle Creek
3.00
8.10
1.00
2.42
7.28
6.43
5.05
Marshall
8.38
1.30
3.09
7.51
7.10
5.50
Albion
4.00
9.00
1.50
3.30
8.11
7.30
6.52
Jackson
4.40
10.05
2.35
4.05
8.50
8.15
6.40
Ann Arbor
5.55
11.10
3.47
4.58
9.43
7.45
Detroit
7.15
pm 12.25
5.30
6.00
10.45
9.15
Falls View
am 6.02
pm 4.13
Susp. Bridge
5.17
4.33
Niagara Falls
6.30
4.40
Buffalo
am 12.20
6.14
6.30
Rochester
3.18
10.00
8.40
Syracuse
5.15
pm 12.15
10.45
Albany
9.05
4.50
am 2.50
New York
pm 1.30
8.45
7.00
Springfield
12.15
6.15
7.40
Boston
3.00
9.00
10.34
WEST
71Night
Express.
17-212N.Y. Bos.
& Chi. Spl.
31Mail &
Express.
81News
Express.
232Western
Express.
131Kalam.
Accom.
371Pacific
Express.
Boston
pm 2.00
pm 3.30
pm 6.00
New York
4.00
1.00
pm 12.10
Syracuse
11.30
am 2.00
pm 12.25
Rochester
am 1.20
4.05
pm 2.25
Buffalo
2.20
5.20
pm 3.50
Niagara Falls
5.02
6.02
4.32
Falls View
6.34
6.34
5.05
Detroit
pm 8.20
8.25
am 7.15
pm 12.40
4.35
11.25
Ann Arbor
9.43
9.23
8.40
1.38
5.45
12.30
Jackson
11.15
10.20
11.05
am 3.30
2.40
7.30
1.35
Battle Creek
am 12.40
11.34
pm 12.25
4.35
3.50
9.08
3.50
Kalamazoo
1.40
pm 12.10
1.20
5.15
5.28
10.00
3.05
Niles
3.15
1.22
3.25
6.05
5.05
Michigan City
4.25
2.20
4.45
7.05
6.01
Chicago
6.30
4.00
6.40
8.55
7.50
O. W. RUGGLES,
General Pass. & Ticket Agent, Chicago.
