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Review and Herald, Vol. 89, No. 5.

Christ Enthroned Within
Earlier text: Encouraging Progress

Canvassers’ Summary for December, 1911

Atlantic Union Conference

AGTS. HRS. ORDERS VALUE 1911 VALUE 1910 VALUE 1909
Maine 6 250 250 $200.00 $150.50 $97.85
Northern New England 5 277 21 157.25 68.15 129.85
Massachusetts 13 836 146 738.35 358.35 492.05
Southern New England 3 456 92 405.75 93.95 113.60
New York 12 782 401 783.25 150.85 33.00
Western New York 5 335 23 109.30 118.45 113.75
Greater New York 13 560 27 376.20 445.05 87.00
Totals 57 3496 960 2770.10 1385.30 1607.10

Columbia Union Conference

AGTS. HRS. ORDERS VALUE 1911 VALUE 1910 VALUE 1909
Ohio 5 601 139 395.70 711.10 890.05
West Virginia 4 272 103 256.55 558.70 96.75
Virginia 3 49 16 32.25 120.75 136.15
Chesapeake 3 323 170 278.20 53.30 311.75
Eastern Pennsylvania 3 164 31 59.00 569.71 585.15
West Pennsylvania 8 265 90 216.60 404.35 1218.95
New Jersey 6 165 191 192.55 308.75 158.85
District of Columbia — — — — 7.00 —
Totals 32 1839 740 1430.85 2733.66 3397.65

Lake Union Conference

AGTS. HRS. ORDERS VALUE 1911 VALUE 1910 VALUE 1909
East Michigan 15 820 213 688.50 365.10 352.90
West Michigan 11 590 117 295.10 .... ....
North Michigan 4 264 23 102.50 109.75 264.45
Wisconsin 3 275 64 232.60 345.45 852.70
Northern Illinois 5 569 79 237.95 193.30 272.80
Southern Illinois 11 831 192 665.75 723.95 208.25
Indiana 2 190 19 115.30 80.25 88.45
Totals 51 3539 707 2337.70 1817.80 2039.55

Canadian Union Conference

AGTS. HRS. ORDERS VALUE 1911 VALUE 1910 VALUE 1909
Ontario .... .... .... .... .... ....
Quebec .... .... .... .... .... ....
Maritime .... .... .... .... .... ....
Newfoundland .... .... .... .... .... ....

Southern Union Conference

AGTS. HRS. ORDERS VALUE 1911 VALUE 1910 VALUE 1909
Louisiana 11 665 196 339.10 486.95 590.88
Alabama 17 1196 279 532.10 487.20 919.00
Kentucky 10 695 218 307.25 152.50 130.90
Mississippi 18 1123 115 219.25 495.90 439.00
Tennessee River 11 513 124 172.20 479.45 638.50
Totals 67 4192 932 1569.90 2102.00 2718.28

Southeastern Union Conference

AGTS. HRS. ORDERS VALUE 1911 VALUE 1910 VALUE 1909
Cumberland 10 230 52 129.50 369.55 207.80
Georgia 12 700 300 1027.80 674.12 398.55
North Carolina 11 695 133 432.10 582.25 659.65
South Carolina 10 602 252 493.95 114.45 481.60
Florida 19 858 748 1512.25 519.55 478.45
Totals 62 3085 1485 3595.60 2259.92 2626.05

Southwestern Union Conference

AGTS. HRS. ORDERS VALUE 1911 VALUE 1910 VALUE 1909
Arkansas 7 626 19 101.20 200.75 152.00
Oklahoma 31 365 52 142.10 1948.10 731.50
West Texas 5 174 3 10.50 91.45 .50
South Texas 9 238 64 306.05 237.40 868.60
North Texas 14 826 143 489.70 264.45 —
New Mexico 8 217 54 133.70 22.15 42.50
Totals 74 2446 335 1183.25 2764.30 1795.10

Central Union Conference

AGTS. HRS. ORDERS VALUE 1911 VALUE 1910 VALUE 1909
North Missouri .... .... .... .... 53.00 375.45
South Missouri .... .... .... .... 352.50 334.85
East Colorado .... .... .... .... 533.50 424.80
West Colorado .... .... .... .... 200.00 213.70
Nebraska .... .... .... .... 365.95 211.50
Wyoming .... .... .... .... 119.00 188.50
East Kansas .... .... .... .... 425.00 1692.25
West Kansas .... .... .... .... 80.00 —
Totals .... .... .... .... 2128.95 3441.05

Northern Union Conference

AGTS. HRS. ORDERS VALUE 1911 VALUE 1910 VALUE 1909
Iowa 13 572 82 366.70 626.20 253.75
Minnesota .... .... .... .... .... 71.00
North Dakota 3 98 .... 214.00 80.00 ....
South Dakota .... .... .... .... .... 10.00
Totals 16 670 82 580.70 706.20 334.75
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Pacific Union Conference

AGTS. HRS. ORDERS VALUE 1911 VALUE 1910 VALUE 1909
North Cal.-Nevada .... .... .... .... .... ....
Arizona .... .... .... .... .... ....
Southern California 6 213 145 $396.55 .... ....
Utah 4 158 63 318.45 .... ....
Central California 3 180 90 484.20 .... ....
California Coast .... .... .... .... .... ....
Totals 13 551 298 1199.20 .... ....

North Pacific Union Conference

AGTS. HRS. ORDERS VALUE 1911 VALUE 1910 VALUE 1909
Western Washington 7 99 70 412.19 $342.95 $243.20
Upper Columbia 6 .... .... 394.50 778.35 668.35
Western Oregon 9 .... 258 455.31 502.59 371.65
Southern Idaho .... .... .... 9.00 240.00 ....
Montana 2 .... .... .... 139.50 270.75
Southern Oregon 5 132 130 151.35 370.25 ....
Alaska .... .... .... .... .... ....
Totals 29 231 458 1422.35 3373.64 1553.95

Western Canadian Union Conference

AGTS. HRS. ORDERS VALUE 1911 VALUE 1910 VALUE 1909
Alberta 2 50 31 125.00 459.35 16.00
Manitoba 1 25 .... 30.00 .... ....
British Columbia 1 75 102 494.00 18.65 201.25
Saskatchewan .... .... .... .... .... 16.00
Totals 4 150 133 649.00 478.00 233.25

Foreign Union Conferences and Missions

AGTS. HRS. ORDERS VALUE 1911 VALUE 1910 VALUE 1909
British 54 4407 1859 6128.82 5795.25 6004.34
Australasian 75 4655 2041 8065.26 6137.29 4652.97
South Africa 11 994 416 2006.43 2247.36 1999.16
India Mission 4 518 367 555.38 180.72 ....
Scandinavian 62 9891 7904 4794.49 3852.54 4181.37
West German 219 22117 .... 7083.00 3633.70 6698.40
East German 200 19708 .... 5111.00 2985.80 ....
Russian 31 .... .... 827.53 2223.07 ....
Siberian 5 .... .... 141.39 .... ....
Latin 13 1583 966 1158.00 665.75 180.55
Levant 12 526 .... 45.20 75.83 ....
South American .... .... .... .... 3787.41 1127.14
Brazil 12 941 .... 537.14 658.00 508.00
Mexican 10 987 2183 2243.19 689.58 951.57
West Indian 27 1355 2058 2701.51 1922.75 ....
Philippine Islands 2 325 133 249.25 34.26 250.50
Korean .... .... .... .... 24.85 ....
VALUE 1911 VALUE 1910 VALUE 1909
Totals, North American union conferences $16,738.65 $19,749.77 $19,205.73
Totals, Foreign union conf. & mis. flds. 41,647.59 34,914.16 26,554.00
Grand totals $58,386.24 $54,663.93 $45,759.73

Comparative Summary

1906 1907 1908 1909 1910 1911
Jan. $21,000.00 $26,325.50 $25,929.06 $40,677.06 $42,532.23 $44,495.65
Feb. 15,000.00 26,369.61 30,466.40 48,748.21 50,990.34 53,923.57
March 18,000.00 36,253.65 35,757.15 52,703.85 55,711.55 73,015.56
April 24,000.00 35,276.76 43,858.29 55,109.54 64,042.39 73,548.31
May 37,000.00 51,097.51 67,455.44 82,971.94 86,333.58 81,923.78
June 46,000.00 65,317.23 82,878.67 124,412.34 112,606.05 135,888.76
July 52,218.04 75,691.57 120,973.89 95,445.21 103,919.12 127,256.86
Aug. 36,555.39 46,590.68 66,946.38 71,652.97 91,145.11 91,810.46
Sept. 22,038.63 32,503.48 51,148.56 55,625.41 66,523.65 86,001.72
Oct. 26,382.61 40,646.45 62,719.91 52,669.93 62,461.13 81,367.89
Nov. 43,733.16 30,016.77 53,787.31 49,964.99 58,211.68 67,600.00
Dec. 29,756.47 25,361.54 39,873.18 45,759.73 54,663.93 58,386.24
Totals $371,684.30 $491,450.75 $681,794.24 $775,741.18 $849,140.76 $976,218.80

Another Call for a General Agent for China

By E. R. Palmer

OUR brethren and sisters who have been rejoicing during the past two years over the providential openings for our publishing work in China, will be anxious to hear how the work is prospering under the terrible revolutionary conditions which now prevail in that great empire. In a letter written from Shanghai, China, Dec. 28, 1911, Elder I. H. Evans writes:—
“We want a general agent who has length and breadth and height and depth, because our work is in a most disorganized state. I must have the cooperation of a field man who can train our native colporteurs. If a man were here, he could at once begin the study of the language, and by the time the situation has cleared up, he might have a good knowledge of the language. So you can see the importance of sending us a man at the earliest possible date.”
For a long time we have been looking for a general agent for China. Has not the time come for some one to be sent? This revolution will doubtless open up China to our literature. We wish to correspond with any who may feel called of God to respond to China’s need.
E. R. PALMER.

The Publishing Work

By E. R. Palmer; N. Z. Town

Conducted by the Publishing Department of the General Conference
E. R. PALMER   -   -   -   -   Secretary
N. Z. TOWN   -   -   -   Assistant Secretary

The Summary

By E. R. P.

THIS explanatory note on the accompanying summary should contain a note of rejoicing and also a word of apology. First, there is good reason for rejoicing. The summary for December closes the record for 1911. In the comparative summary, at the close, is shown the record month by month for the past six years. It is a wonderful photograph, in figures, of the progress of our colporteur work, and our hearts respond with thanksgiving to God for his goodness and sustaining help.
It will be observed that there has been an encouraging growth in the work each year, the total for 1911 being nearly three times as great as the total for 1906, and over $127,000 above the record of 1910. These totals represent orders taken for subscription books only; they do not include the sale of trade books, tracts, or periodicals. When the record of the year is made up, doubtless the entire sale of literature will be something over $1,600,000.
Notice, also, the rapid growth from year to year of the work in foreign fields, which is shown in the figures immediately above the comparative summary.
We have to apologize for the bad showing of several of the union conferences in North America. We regret that our department office may be largely responsible for this. In our efforts to meet appointments at bookmen's conventions at this busy time of the year, the sending out of the usual monthly report blanks was overlooked. Several of the general agents, not having this reminder, have evidently overlooked sending the summary, and several reports collected from union conference papers are not as complete as they would have been if they had been furnished by the general agents. We are sorry for this oversight, and yet we are thankful that it has not made us break our good record of progress; for, notwithstanding the omissions, the summary shows a substantial gain over all previous reports for December.
And now we will begin to write the record of the new year. We have every reason to be full of courage. The Lord is with us, and is giving victories all along the line. Let us press forward as good soldiers, and carry the work onward and upward every month during the year 1912.
E. R. P.

The Bookmen’s Convention of the Southeastern Union Conference

By E. R. Palmer

The regular biennial session of the Southeastern Union Conference convened according to appointment at 8:30 A. M., Jan. 8, 1912, the president, Elder Charles Thompson, presiding. In his opening remarks, Elder Thompson said:—
“This is the first meeting of this session of the Southeastern Union Conference, which has convened according to appointment. The roll of delegates will be called, the delegates will be seated, and the first item on the program will be the bookmen’s convention.
“Note that this is not a bookmen’s convention simply. This is the Southeastern Union Conference. Down here we do not have a Southeastern Union Conference and a bookmen’s convention. We do not have a Southeastern Union Conference and something else; the union conference is the whole thing, and the bookmen’s convention is the first item on the program.”
The arrangement as announced by Elder Thompson was carried out in spirit as well as in form. The delegates were seated, and the first item on the program, the bookmen’s convention, was turned over to Brother V. O. Cole, general agent of the Southeastern Union Conference, as temporary chairman. The presidents of conferences and other delegates were there, and they attended all the meetings, and took an active part in the program.
Evidently, the publishing work has a large place in the hearts of the people in the South. Not only were the delegates present, but in the evening the seating capacity of the church was taxed to its utmost by a large attendance of brethren and sisters who live in the community, and by students from the Southern Training School.
Most excellent preparations had been made for this meeting. The visiting delegates were pleasantly entertained at the Graysville Sanitarium, at the training school, and in the hospitable homes of our brethren, and all were made to feel very much at home.
A series of important subjects had been carefully prepared several weeks before, and speakers had been assigned to their respective parts on the program. These early preparations for the meeting contributed much to the success of the convention, and the blessing of the Lord was manifest in all the meetings of this convention.
R. Hook, Jr., manager of the Southern Publishing Association, A. F. Harrison, general agent of the Southern Union Conference, and the writer were present to assist in the meetings.
In his biennial report Brother Cole presented statistics showing that the publishing work has steadily grown since the organization of the Southeastern Union, four years ago. The increase in the sales of literature is indicated by the following comparative figures for the past four years:—
1908 $24,151
1909 27,000
1910 35,123
1911 43,527
This report was on subscription books only, and it did not include the sale of Bibles, trade books, tracts, or periodicals.
One of the most interesting features of the convention was the hearing of reports from those who had sold at least one thousand dollars’ worth of books during the year. The union conference had offered a sort of premium to such, agreeing to pay the traveling expenses to the bookmen’s convention and the union conference, and also the expense of entertainment, of all who, during the year 1911, would actually deliver one thousand dollars’ worth of books, and pay in full for the same. The following are the names of those who won, together with the books sold, hours worked, and total sales:—
BOOK HOURS VALUE
R. L. Underwood D. & R. 1803 $1536.00
W. H. George G. C. 1276 1476.75
J. P. Allran C. K. 1568 1476.25
J. W. Siler G. C. 1329 1214.00
L. D. Right P. P. & F. 1140 1120.00
M. J. Weber B. F. L. 1450 1100.00
Totals 8866 $7923.00
The following resolutions pertaining to the publishing work, were adopted by the union conference:—
“1. That colporteurs’ credentials be given by our local conferences to such colporteurs as have attained a satisfactory standard in all important features of their work, and that these credentials be granted by the conference in session on the recommendation of the committee on credentials and licenses.
“2. That the following conditions enter into the basis of granting colporteurs’ credentials:—
“a. The colporteur should be sound in the truth.
“b. Proper influence, dress, and manners.
“c. Faithful and industrious in the use of his time.
“d. Must sell at least $500 worth of literature a year.
“e. Must keep free from debt.
“3. That all colporteurs be placed on trial when first enlisted, with the understanding that they will receive credentials when they have attained a satisfactory standing.
“4. That all colporteurs who hold credentials be assisted to attend the annual conference, or some other important institute or convention, as may be arranged by the conference paying the colporteur’s entertainment at the meeting and his traveling expenses both ways.
“5. That all territory for colporteurs be assigned under contract signed in triplicate, copies being furnished by the field agent to the colporteur and to the supply-house.
“6. That all colporteurs who handle Bibles be required to secure them through our regular supply department.
“7. That all Bibles be sold at prices not in excess of the regular catalogue prices of the publishers.
“8. That the maximum profit on all Bibles be 10 per cent to the publishing house, 10 per cent to the tract society, and 25 per cent to the colporteurs, the same to be computed on our retail prices.
“9. That in case certain Bibles are secured at a large discount, the retail prices be reduced so that the per cents for handling them shall conform to the above schedule.
“10. That our publishing houses, field agents, and colporteurs be cautioned against handling Bibles in such a way as to divert them to any degree from their regular work, and that we recommend that no Bibles of shoddy or deceptive quality be handled.
“11. That the conferences of this union pay the traveling expenses to the next biennial session of the union of all colporteurs who deliver $1,000 worth of our literature during the year 1913, and have paid in full for the same, and that such colporteurs be entertained at the conferences at the expense of the Southern Publishing Association.
“12. That the financial policy recommended by the General Conference for the Publishing Department be followed.
“Whereas, The General Conference in its recent council recommended that our magazine work be placed under the direction of our field missionary agents, to be organized and handled the same as our subscription book work; therefore,—
“13. We recommend, That the plan be adopted as the policy of this union conference in the handling of the periodical business and that it be put into effect as early as possible.
“14. That we ask the Atlanta Branch to mail Field Tidings to all regular colporteurs, the papers to be furnished by the local conferences in the usual way.
“15. That the 15 per cent on scholarships be divided equally between the schools and the publishing interests.”
It was a great privilege to attend this meeting. The cooperation between the conferences, the field agents, and the publishing house in the circulation of literature was most encouraging; and the splendid results attained even in a difficult field with a small constituency, show what the possibilities are when, under the blessing of God, all unite heartily in carrying forward the good work.
Let us all pray that the work which is rapidly taking on strength in the South, may be greatly blessed during the present year.
E. R. PALMER.

Western Canadian Union Conference

By H. S. Shaw

THE second biennial session of the Western Canadian Union Conference of Seventh-day Adventists will be held in Didsbury, Alberta, Canada, Feb. 21 to March 3, 1912, for the election of officers and the transaction of all other business properly coming before the conference. H. S. SHAW, President.

Business Notices

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Conditions

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We open no accounts for advertising, and cash must accompany each order. A charge of two dollars 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.
WANTED.—Two experienced men as firemen on traction-engines to work on large farm. Also men to do other farm work as needed. Good wages for eight months. Must be Sabbath-keepers and of good standing. William Rowse, Hanley, Saskatchewan, Canada.
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DR. W. T. LINDSAY, having made arrangements to take up work with the Madison (Wis.) Sanitarium, leaves position vacant as assistant physician at the Chamberlain Sanitarium. Applications from young, married physicians of ability will receive prompt consideration. State age, experience, and salary wanted. Give references. Address Sanitarium, Chamberlain, S. Dak.

A Unique Conference Paper

By L. A. H.

SOMETHING new in the way of a local conference paper appears in the first number of the Gospel Medical Messenger, published by the Virginia Conference. As its name indicates, its mission is to be a messenger of the progress of the combined evangelistic and medical work, which is to be carried forward in Virginia. It is stated that its object is not to set aside the union conference paper, the Columbian Union Visitor, but that the two are to be taken together. A combination subscription price of sixty cents for the two is made. The Messenger, outside of Virginia, is fifty cents a year. The paper presents a very neat appearance, and gives promise of an interesting publication L. A. H.

Obituaries

Bauerlein.— Rosa Bauerlein was born March 5, 1856, and died Oct. 17, 1911. Sister Bauerlein heard and accepted the third angel's message about 1905, joining the First German Church of Philadelphia. Through her influence and example, her husband and daughter were later led to obey the truth. A few years ago the family moved to Telford, Pa., where they united with the Fairhill church. Words of comfort were spoken by the writer. W. H. Heckman.
Corey.— Mrs. Eliza Corey (née Clarke) was born in New York State, Jan. 26, 1826, and died at Bethel, Wis., aged 85 years, 8 months, and 23 days. She was an earnest, active Christian for seventy years, having been converted at the age of seventeen. She united with the Seventh-day Adventists in 1880. She was married to Sidney Corey, and to them ten children were born. Sister Corey was full of hope and courage, and anxious to be of service to others to the very last. Funeral services were conducted by the writer, assisted by C. G. Allen, the local elder. C. L. Stone.
Brothers.— Clarence Brothers was born in Greenville, Mich., April 19, 1875. When nine years of age he went with his parents to Houghton, S. Dak., where they resided for ten years, thence removing to Aberdeen, where he died, Jan. 2, 1912, aged 36 years, 8 months, and 14 days. In 1903 he embraced the truths of the third angel's message. He will be greatly missed in the church of which he was a member, having acted as its treasurer and leader for several years. Nov. 13, 1907, he was united in marriage with Anna Dykstra. Although he suffered much during his last illness, his trust in God never faltered. His wife, one child, and two brothers survive him. Edith Cilley.
Webster.— Mary E. Terry was born at Marcellus, N. Y., Sept. 6, 1831, and was married to James S. Webster when nineteen years of age. Four children were born to them, three of whom are living. Sister Webster died at Madison, Wis., on Jan. 4, 1912. Twenty-four years ago she accepted the truths held by Seventh-day Adventists, and fell asleep in the bright hope of life beyond the tomb. Words of comfort were spoken by the writer from Rev. 14: 12, 13. H. W. Reed.
Harmon.— Died of typhoid fever, at Altoona, Pa., Aug. 1, 1911, our dear son Harold, aged 24 years and 7 months. He leaves a wife, father, mother, and one brother to mourn, but we trust soon to see our loved one when the Life-giver comes to claim his own. Words of comfort were spoken by Elder C. S. Wiest from Eccl. 7: 2, to a large company of sympathizing friends at the home of his parents in Philadelphia, on Sabbath, August 5. We laid him to rest in Hillside Cemetery. Winfield S. and Ada Harmon.
Church.— John M. Church, an early pioneer of Fresno County, California, died Jan. 7, 1912, at the age of 62 years. He leaves a wife, three sons, and three daughters to mourn their loss. About thirty-five years ago he was led, through reading-matter, to accept the truths held by Seventh-day Adventists. Brother Church was a member of the Central California Conference Committee, and that which was dearest to his heart was the cause of God and the triumph of the third angel's message. J. H. Behrens.
Head.— Elizabeth Head died Sept. 26, 1911, aged 40 years, 2 months, and 14 days. Sister Head accepted the third angel's message seven years ago, as the result of a series of meetings conducted at Wade, Pa. The church there has sustained a great loss in her death, for she was a consecrated Christian and a diligent worker in the interests of the cause. Her husband and four children survive. The funeral service, attended by many friends and relatives, was conducted by the writer. W. H. Heckman.
McClellan.— Mrs. Ann McClellan was born in Washington Township, Pennsylvania, Jan. 8, 1845, and died at her home in Springfield, Ill., Dec. 2, 1911. One son and one daughter survive her. Sister McClellan became a Seventh-day Adventist fourteen years ago. The last years of her life were filled with suffering, but she was ever cheerful, and fell asleep trusting in her Saviour and in the hope of having a part in the first resurrection. Funeral services were conducted by the writer. E. A. Bristol.
Terrell.— Mary A. Jewell accepted the views of the Seventh-day Adventists under the labors of the writer, uniting with the church at Grandville, Mich. She was married to A. J. Terrell, whom she survived a few years. For one of her age, she was active in distributing literature, and other missionary enterprises. About two years ago, on account of sickness, her mind became very weak, but with her last mental strength she clung to the faith which she loved more than her natural life. She was generously cared for by a relative until her death, which occurred at Grand Rapids, Mich., Dec. 4, 1911. She was 82 years of age. A. Smith.
Dudgeon.— Iva Dudgeon was born in Chetopa, Kans., Jan. 15, 1888. When seventeen years of age she was converted and joined the Seventh-day Adventist Church at Hicksville, Ohio. In the autumn of 1906 she entered the Prospect Sanitarium in Cleveland, Ohio, conducted by Brother F. A. Stahl, and began to prepare herself for a missionary nurse. When this institution closed, she continued her work in the Graysville (Tenn.) Sanitarium, being graduated Nov. 23, 1909. About six months ago her health began to fail; and though everything possible was done for her recovery, she gradually declined until her death, Dec. 29, 1911. She bore all her suffering with Christian fortitude, and her life was one of self-sacrifice and devotion to the Master. The funeral was conducted by the writer, from Job 14: 14. R. G. Patterson.
Converse.— Died at her home in Parkersburg, W. Va., on Dec. 18, 1911, Mrs. Margaret A. Converse, aged 73 years. Two sons and two brothers are left to mourn their loss. For the last few years of her life Sister Converse held to the views of the Seventh-day Adventists, and she was known as a woman of quiet and substantial qualities of character. Funeral services were held at her home. *
Loughhead.— Sister Esther Palmer Loughhead was born April 10, 1831, and died at Alba, Pa., Dec. 21, 1911. She began to keep the Sabbath in 1855, and was faithful until her death. Three sons and one daughter are comforted by the bright hope of meeting their loved mother in the resurrection morning. Funeral services were conducted by the writer. M. W. Del’Horbe.
Brooks.— Died Jan. 5, 1912, Chauncey J. Brooks, aged 84 years. New York was his native State. In 1849 he was married to Miss Janette Newcomb, who died in 1909. Three of their eight children survive. Brother Brooks was a charter member of the Seventh-day Adventist Church at Madison, Wis., and remained faithful until his death. The writer spoke words of comfort from Rev. 1: 18. H. W. Reed.
Putnam.— F. H. Putnam was born in New York State, Nov. 5, 1853, and died Oct. 21, 1911. In early childhood, he was brought to Wisconsin by his parents, who settled in Winnebago County. The entire family accepted the third angel's message when Brother Putnam was eighteen years of age. Since that time he has been a consistent member of the Seventh-day Adventist Church. On March 25, 1880, he was married to Cynthia Eldridge, and to them eight children were born. Brother and Sister Putnam were charter members of the Bethel (Wis.) church, and are beloved by all who knew them. The local elder assisted the writer in the services. C. L. Stone.
Darrow.— Mrs. Katie Valentine Darrow was born July 17, 1865, in Shelby County, Indiana, and died at Knox, Iowa, Dec. 1, 1911. She accepted this blessed truth in 1896, uniting with the Seventh-day Adventist Church at Indianapolis, Ind. Eight years ago the family moved to Portland, Oregon. Recently she visited her brother in Iowa, hoping to regain her health; but she grew worse, and fell asleep in the hope of a soon-coming Saviour. Her husband, four brothers, and two sisters survive. The funeral service was conducted by Pastor George C. Hicks. Louisa Valentine.

The Annual Religious Liberty Offering

The demand for a liberal religious liberty offering was never more imperative than for the one which will be received Sabbath, Feb. 24, 1912.
The great necessity for this offering arises from the fact that the mighty forces which threaten the most sacred rights of man,—the rights of conscience,—are rapidly multiplying on every hand.
The great display of numbers and power on the part of the Roman Catholic Church is producing an alarming effect even upon heretofore conservative Protestants. Note, for instance, the significance of a recent function held in Baltimore, Md., when the wheels of our national government well-nigh stopped to permit President, congressmen, and Supreme Court Justices to join in the laudation of Cardinal Gibbons upon the fiftieth anniversary of his elevation to the priesthood.
Moreover, the principles of religious liberty are being menaced by false Protestantism reflected in National Reform and other movements concerning which we are in duty bound to give proper warning. The success of these movements means in the last analysis a veritable union of church and state — a likeness to the Papacy.
Four religious measures are now pending in Congress. A campaign is being carried on in Ohio by the National Reform Association for the purpose of placing in the constitution certain articles bearing on religious and other questions for which the association stands; and a State-wide movement for securing a Sunday law is now on in California. In Mississippi and South Carolina three of our people are to be tried this month for doing quiet and inoffensive labor on Sunday.
The alarming situation which confronts us ought to be a most earnest appeal to every Seventh-day Adventist to make his annual offering on Sabbath, Feb. 24, 1912, the largest he has ever made.
On the Sabbath preceding February 24, the church leader should call special attention to this offering.

West Caribbean Conference Building

By the Colon fire last year, the West Caribbean Conference was deprived of its office home, as well as of its publishing house. Elder H. C. Goodrich reports that a new building to accommodate their conference work has so far advanced that on Dec. 18, 1911, carpenters were at work on the second story.

Romanism and the Coming Crisis

ELDER W. W. PRESCOTT will present through the REVIEW, during the coming year, the startling present-day developments of Romanism, its nature, claims, and relation to the affairs of the nation, emphasizing the crisis it is rapidly bringing upon the remnant church. None of our people can afford to be in the least indifferent to the study of these live, burning questions during the coming year.

Practical Instruction on Dietetics

At an early date there will be some very practical matter added to the Home department of the REVIEW. Among other good things, Dr. A. B. Olsen, of England, will present, in a simple manner, without technical terms, one of the most important health topics, dietetics. He will bring this most practical instruction within the easy comprehension of all our readers. This and other essential health instruction will be of very practical value to all REVIEW readers.

Encouraging Reports From Southern Union Conference

ELDERS K. C. Russell and E. R. Palmer and Brother L. A. Hansen returned to Washington this week from the meetings of the Southern Union Conference at Nashville, Tenn., and bring most encouraging reports of the excellent meetings and the good work accomplished at that gathering. The remarkable turn in the affairs of one of the institutions of that union, and the unmistakable indication of the Lord's hand in it, are well told in Brother Hansen's article on page 19. Let none fail to read the article.

Progress in the West Indies

ELDER U. BENDER, president of the West Indian Union Conference, arrived back in Jamaica, Dec. 29, 1911, after visiting Cuba, Haiti, and Porto Rico. He reached there in time to attend a portion of the Jamaica conference, and reports it as the very best one he ever attended in that conference. Long and uncertain boat voyages make this field a difficult one, but Brother Bender reports progress in the West Indies.

Workers’ Institute in Japan

In Japan a successful workers' institute, or school, is being conducted during the winter. About twenty-five young people, giving promise of developing into workers, are in attendance. It is also hoped that arrangements can be made soon for the establishment of headquarters in property of our own, where the publishing and educational interests may be carried on to better advantage. Such facilities are greatly needed. The money to provide for these will come from the $300,000 Fund.

Frenchs Return to West Africa

Last week Wednesday Elder T. M. French and his wife, formerly Miss Ruth Green, sailed from New York on the "Olympic," for their field in West Africa. Brother French, after spending nearly a year on furlough, returns to Africa with renewed strength and better prepared to labor for the salvation of souls in that dark and very needy field. On the way down from England to Freetown, they plan to stop over one boat at the Canary Islands, to assist Brother and Sister B. B. Aldrich in locating their new mission home at that place. This is the home that is now being established for the workers on the West Coast, where they may rest and recuperate while getting away occasionally from the tropical conditions prevailing down the Coast.
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