During the joint meetings of the Southern Union Conference and the stockholders of the Southern Publishing Association held at Nashville, Tenn., January 8-28, plans for a special issue of the Southern Watchman were submitted and carefully considered. This matter received the hearty indorsement of the conference, and it was unanimously voted by the stockholders of the publishing house that such an issue be published. We are glad to say that there was a commendable enthusiasm manifested on the part of all present, several of the brethren subscribing for a thousand copies each.
Subject
Since this action was taken, the board of the publishing house has been hard at work perfecting arrangements for the bringing out of this special issue. The subject will be “The Second Coming of Christ,” taking up the various signs preceding his coming, such as, “In the Heavens,” “Among the Nations,” “Labor Troubles,” etc. Some of the other articles will be “The Close of Probation,” “The Seventh Trumpet,” “A Message of Warning,” “The Three Messages of Revelation 14,” “Can the Revelation Be Understood?” “The Manner of Christ’s Coming,” “Our Lord Shall Come and Shall not Keep Silent,” “The Hope of the Church,” “Present Truth,” “The Book of Daniel,” “The Saviour’s Testimony.” We hope later to announce a full list of the articles.
Date
The paper will be issued the first of May. The month of May is usually a very pleasant time of year, and it will give all an opportunity of getting out and circulating the stirring truths that will be set forth in this special issue. The time has come for “publications containing the truth to be scattered like the leaves of autumn.” This special number will give the trumpet a certain sound. With Brother George I. Butler, editor, and Elder Haskell as one of the assistant editors, the friends of the cause may expect that it will give the true ring of the message. May we not hope that several hundred thousand copies will be sold?
Size and Price
Notwithstanding it will contain twenty-four pages, and be printed in two colors, it will be furnished at the following prices: To one address, 5 to 20 copies, 4 cents a copy; 25 or more copies, 3 cents a copy. The retail price will be 5 cents a copy.
Illustrations
It will have an appropriate cover design, and will also be well illustrated; that is, it will not only contain pictures, but illustrations,—pictures which bear an evident relation to the articles with which they appear, and which will help to bring out the important truths contained therein.
A Good Work Begun by the Special Signs
A good work has been begun with the Capital and Labor number of The Signs of the Times; and this special issue of the Watchman dealing directly with the second coming of Christ will afford a most excellent opportunity of following up the interest already awakened, with the more advanced truths of the message.
In view of the present difficulties in the far East, the publishing of such a number at this time should meet with a ready sale everywhere. It is the aim of the publishers to make this the most attractive, the best illustrated, the best selling, and in every way the most valuable, message-bearing issue of any special number published by us as a denomination. From the matter already in hand, as well as the important events that are now taking place in the world, we believe that this will be so.
A Wide Circulation
We are confident that every Seventh-day Adventist will want a part in circulating this important number, and we trust that it may receive the circulation that the times in which we are living demand. Our people throughout the South have assured us of their hearty co-operation, and we believe that we shall also have the full support of our brethren and sisters in the North, and thus not only assist in spreading the message, but also help in building up the cause in this great and needy Southern field.
Orders may be sent at once to the State tract societies, or to the Southern Publishing Association, 1025 Jefferson St., Nashville, Tenn.
The Blind Waiting
By L. N. Muck
Dear Brethren and Sisters: Again we appeal to you in behalf of those in double darkness,—in behalf of the blind,—in behalf of those who are depending on us for spiritual food. The brethren throughout the great harvest field are being constantly called upon for funds with which to carry forward the work which must necessarily be finished in this generation. We rejoice to learn that new fields are being entered, and that the Lord is sustaining the work, and supplying the needed means, and ready men and women to send the gospel to those in darkness. We are, I fear, overlooking our nearest neighbors, forgetting that the blind have not heard the precious truths of the third angel’s message. “Let the gospel message ring through all our churches, summoning them to quick action.” As a special command to the people of God, I would say, Let the gospel message ring throughout our churches, summoning them to assist in supplying the blind with the gospel. Let the Christian be up and doing, for there is much to be done. There are heathen at our very door, yes, millions perishing without Jesus. Then why should we not sound the gospel trumpet louder than ever? Why should we not herald the last-day message to a dying race? Can we keep silent when so many are traveling down the broad way to despair?—O, no! But let us tell the story of Christ to the blind in this country, and to the thousands across the water. “Moving day” is just before us. Do you realize it? or are you fearlessly and carelessly living from day to day without sensing the times in which we are living?
When the gospel shall have been preached to all the world as a witness to all nations, then shall the end come. But at this very time we shall leave this dwelling-place, and move over into our new home. Are you going there alone, or are you inviting your neighbors and friends to go with you? There are thousands of anxious ones who would go through with us to the city of God, but they know nothing of this “moving day.” My heart aches for the blind everywhere, and especially for those who are among us. They are starving for the gospel. We can remedy their condition by causing their spiritual eyes to be opened by speaking peace to their troubled souls, by telling them that Jesus is soon coming to this world of sin and sorrow to open their physical eyes and to give them perfect vision.
If God thinks of one class more than he does of another, it seems to me the blind occupies the first place in his mind. If this be true, why neglect the blind? Why should we not speedily go to them, isolated as they are, without even a religious paper? But we are publishing a paper for this very class of people, and will you not help to place it in their hands, by sending us a donation or a subscription? I know that God will abundantly bless you in doing so. I know by experience that you will bring peace and happiness to hundreds, yes, thousands. There are thousands of blind in this country, but their numbers are few when compared with those in England, Scotland, Ireland, Wales, and Australia. We can, with the co-operation of God’s people, send our literature to all the blind in these English-speaking countries. Shall we do it? or shall we turn them away in despair? Here is “an open door” that challenges God’s people to the field. The needs of the blind are stirring our very souls. Their condition is alarming. God bids us to enter these open doors, and to send the third angel’s message to the blind. If the brethren and sisters do not hear our call, and aid in this worthy enterprise, we shall have to turn away hundreds of hungry souls, perishing for lack of spiritual food.
We thank God that we can report that we are strong in the Lord, and that many of our blind friends are being converted to God. We have at the present time three Catholic readers on our list; and although the Catholics are publishing a paper for the blind, we quote the following from a communication recently received from one of our Catholic readers: “The Christian Record certainly stands foremost among all the magazines printed for the blind in this country or England.” Such a testimony coming from a Catholic encourages us.21
The blind are ready and waiting to hear the message, and we must go to them in this generation. More than four years ago the work for the blind was started in this country, and but little has been done by our seeing friends to establish the work or to place our literature in the hands of those who are perishing for the need of it. We urge you at this time to carefully and prayerfully consider the cause of the blind, and respond to our call. No efforts are being spared to supply those who see with literature. Men and means are furnished to go to the heathen, but at the present time we have three engaged in the work for the blind, and thousands of souls to be warned. We are sure that the brethren throughout the field, when they realize the great needs of the blind, and their condition, will gladly support us in this noble enterprise.
Our literature is printed in two systems, the American Braille and the New York Point. Send all donations to the Treasurer of the General Conference, 222 N. Capitol St., Washington, D. C., and all subscriptions to the office of the Christian Record, 267 West Main St., Battle Creek, Mich. The price of the paper is two dollars a year.
L. N. Muck, Editor.
Co-operation
By F. G.
“The God of heaven, he will prosper us; therefore we his servants will arise and build.” These words were spoken by Nehemiah at the rebuilding of Jerusalem. They are words of courage now, as they were then. The spirit which these words expressed led to the rebuilding of the walls of Jerusalem, and to the restoration to that city of at least a portion of its former glory. They are words which should be in the mouth of every worker in every department of the cause of the Lord at this time. However, in no department of the work of this great message are they more necessary than in that of education.
Very rapid advance has been made in the past five years in this feature of the message. But this advance has been made only along initial lines. It is quite as easy to get a work started as to keep it going, and perhaps easier. There is a certain enthusiasm which comes with the starting of new enterprises and lines of work. Because it is naturally expected that there will be weaknesses and errors in the beginning of a work, they are condoned; but when the work has been continued for a length of time, it is also naturally expected that definite progress shall be shown.
Seventh-day Adventists have a just right to expect that there shall be stability and continuity to the work of education which is being undertaken by them; and they are also right in expecting that the teachers in their schools shall be among the first to meet and solve the problems which are confronted in this work. It is safe to say that the educators themselves recognize that this duty rests primarily upon them, and that they are earnestly endeavoring to overcome the many perplexities of this new work, and to establish it upon a firm basis and on lines of constant progression.
The words of courage spoken by Nehemiah brought in a spirit of co-operation, without which the work of the children of Israel could never have been accomplished. Each man built his portion of the wall. If Seventh-day Adventists carry on to perfection the building of an effective system of education for the children and youth, it can only be by a union of effort. Every teacher must put to the stretch all his powers for success. Nearly every teacher has met (and solved) some point of difficulty in his work, while perhaps there are many others which still perplex him. Co-operation involves giving as well as receiving, and the teacher should be willing and should take the time to tell of his successes as well as to receive helpful suggestions.
There is, perhaps, no line of our school work where so many difficult questions are met as in the church-school work,—questions relating to their support, to text-books, to discipline, to proper location for the school, to manual training, and many others which might be mentioned. As a rule, our teachers are conscientious students of their work, and appreciate every suggestion which may help them. This help may be received if each one who has solved even one of the perplexities of the church-school teacher's work, will use the Educational Department of the REVIEW as a means of telling others of that which has helped him. Questions may be asked which can be answered by others. This interchange of thought is certain to bind all our teachers together in their work. It is a co-operation which will greatly hasten and advance all lines of our educational work. In unity there is strength. F. G.
The Great Need of Educators
By M. E. Cady
We need educators who know what Christian education is, and who can teach it. We need teachers who in subject-matter and method will imitate the great Master Teacher in their teaching. The demand for this class of teachers is constantly increasing, and far exceeds the supply. Almost every mail brings letters from the churches, earnestly requesting that experienced, consecrated teachers be supplied for their schools. We have few of this class of teachers, and for the most part have to furnish teachers, who, though they are consecrated individuals and in harmony with the principles of Christian education, yet lack experience, which strengthens confidence and insures success in the work. But after we have exhausted our supply, still many of the churches have to wait, and their children are deprived of a Christian school, where Christian education is taught by a competent, Christian teacher, and thus the work of God is hindered and neglected. He is looking for the educational branch of his work to train an army of workers who will carry on the work of the third angel’s message to a sure and certain victory; and his Word declares, “There shall be delay no longer.”
Where shall we look to find the Christian teachers which the cause of God so greatly needs at this time? Where shall we find those who are true, earnest believers in the third angel’s message, and can bring teaching experience and ability into our church and intermediate schools? We believe that they are among Seventh-day Adventists—God’s remnant people, who keep the commandments of God and the faith of Jesus.
There are hundreds of Seventh-day Adventists who have in the past taught and now are teaching, in public schools, whom the Great Educator calls upon to use their teaching ability and experience in schools of his divine appointment. Some of these have already gladly responded to this call for higher service and greater opportunities; and shall not the rest hear the call and quickly respond, “Here am I, send me”? Let not the matter of compensation stand in the way of the progress of God’s suffering cause. He who has called you to this work will see that all your temporal needs are supplied.
Can there be any doubt in the minds of these teachers that this call for schools in our churches, with godly instructors to teach the youth and children, is the great call of the hour? The following words of instruction and warning from the spirit of prophecy are to the point: “The church has a special work to do in educating and training its children22that they may not, in attending school, or in any other association, be influenced by those of corrupt habits. The world is full of iniquity and disregard of the requirements of God. The cities have become as Sodom, and our children are daily being exposed to many evils. Those who attend the public schools often associate with others more neglected than they, those who, aside from the time spent in the schoolroom, are left to obtain a street education. The hearts of the young are easily impressed, and unless their surroundings are of the right character, Satan will use these neglected children to influence those who are more carefully trained. Thus before Sabbath-keeping parents know what evil is being done, the lessons of depravity are learned, and the souls of their little ones are corrupted.”—Testimonies for the Church, Vol. VI, page 193.
After speaking of the Israelites gathering their children out from among the Egyptians, just before the “slaying of the first-born,” the servant of the Lord continues: “This experience of the Israelites was written for the instruction of those who should live in the last days.”
The Great Educator especially asks every Seventh-day Adventist school-teacher to obtain a view of Christian education as it is in Christ Jesus, and to recognize that he has called him to stand before the world as an educational reformer. The fact that a reform is needed, and that the reformers are called for, is very apparent from the following:—
“Our work is reformatory, and it is the purpose of God that through the excellence of the work done in our educational institutions, the attention of the people shall be called to the last great effort to save the perishing. In our schools the standard of education must not be lowered. It must be lifted higher and still higher, far above where it now stands; but the education given must not be confined to a knowledge of text-books merely. The study of the text-book alone can not afford students the discipline they need, nor can it impart true wisdom. Most earnest attention must be given to the education which will impart a knowledge of salvation, and will conform the life and character to the divine discipline. For the accomplishment of this work a broad foundation must be laid. A new purpose must be brought in and find place, and students must be aided in applying Bible principles in all they do.”
Every true Seventh-day Adventist school-teacher is one of the children of Zion. Zion’s children are instructed to “walk about Zion, and go round about her; number the towers thereof; mark ye well her bulwarks; consider her palaces: that ye may tell it [witness] to the generation following.” Are Seventh-day Adventist school-teachers placing themselves where they can witness, not “to the generation following,” but to this, the last generation that shall live before the coming of Zion’s King? Or are you linked with the world, so that it is impossible in your teaching, with freedom and gladness of heart to witness to the “higher education” which is a knowledge of God and of his Son Jesus Christ? If, as a son or daughter of Zion, you are losing hope, and courage is almost gone, then walk about Zion (the church of Christ), and go round about her; mark ye well her bulwarks; and pray earnestly for renewed courage, and restored confidence in the final triumph of Zion’s cause. May the thousands of Seventh-day Adventist children and youth who are away from the fold of Christian schools and Christian teachers, being fed the husks of error and falsehood by ungodly, world-loving teachers, mightily appeal to the teaching sons and daughters of Zion everywhere, and stir them up to come to the rescue of the “lambs of the flock,” that they may be saved to the cause of God; and being trained and educated in the ways of the Lord, may they go forth to the world and give to sinners the invitation, “Come thou with us, and we will do thee good: for the Lord hath spoken good concerning Israel.”
During the summer months, at all our colleges and academies, training and instruction will be given those who desire to prepare to teach in church and intermediate schools. Let all who have not responded to this call for Christian teachers, now respond, so that a large army of qualified Christian teachers may be ready for service at the beginning of another school year. Let this be the pledge and watchword of all who have espoused the cause of Christian education: “For Zion’s sake will I not hold my peace, and for Jerusalem’s sake I will not rest, until the righteousness thereof goeth forth as brightness, and the salvation thereof as a lamp that burneth.” Isa. 62: 1. M. E. CADY.
Was It a Success?
By H. H. Hall
Was the Capital and Labor number of The Signs of the Times a success? Has it awakened an interest in missionary work among our own members? Has it impressed them with the fact that honest-hearted people are everywhere groping for light?
If it were possible to place before the readers of the REVIEW some of the large number of letters received from those who have circulated the paper, the question would be answered without our saying a word. This we can not do, so we answer with emphasis, “Yes.” We will, however, quote from one of these letters just received from Miss Agnes M. Saunders, of San Antonio, Tex., as it is a sample of many others:—
“A brother in Rockford ordered fifty copies sent to my address. I sold the fifty in less than three hours. Our little company here ordered a quantity, and I sold my portion, and could have sold a great many more. I sold one to a lady who was seeking for light. I had a long talk with her, with the result that she has received Bible readings from Brother Neff; and so eagerly has she drunk at the fountain of truth, that she is going to follow her Lord in baptism next Sabbath if she is able. She said, “Surely the Lord sent you to me,” and I believe he did. I thank him for permitting me to be a humble instrument in his hands in bringing this about.”
Others write that they are taking up the sale of small books; others that they have been impressed to give their whole time hereafter to the circulation of the truth in its printed form.
Such letters as these, together with the experiences and observations which we have personally enjoyed, lead us to say, The Capital and Labor number of The Signs of the Times was, and is, a great success.
H. H. HALL.
Christian Education
Conducted by the Department of Education of the General Conference.
L. A. Hoopes, Chairman; FREDERICK GRIGGS, Secretary.
Current Mention
— The business district of Rochester, N. Y., was swept by a conflagration which destroyed $4,000,000 worth of property, February 26.
— An international peace congress is appointed to be held in Boston the first week in October next, following which other meetings will be held in New York, Washington, and Chicago.
— A plot to blow up a theater at Park City, Utah, while a performance was in progress, was defeated by a fortunate discovery of the dynamite in the basement of the theater, February 22.
— The Panama Canal treaty, which has for some time been the subject of warm discussion in the United States Senate, was passed by that body, February 23, by a large majority. This apparently insures the construction of the inter-oceanic canal at an early date.
— As an outcome of the governmental movement in France to take the control of public instruction out of the hands of the papacy, it is now proposed to establish a system of common schools similar to that existing in the United States. The estimated first cost of such a system in France is $13,000,000. About $1,500,000 yearly will be required for its maintenance.
— No news of any important battle between the Japanese and Russian forces in Korea has come from the scene of military operations, beyond an unconfirmed rumor of a Russian defeat near the Yalu River. In a night attack on Port Arthur the Japanese attempted to sink several hulks of merchant ships in the narrow entrance to the harbor, with the design of shutting up the Russian fleet inside. Korea is in alliance with Japan against Russia. There are rumors of a Japanese invasion of Manchuria and investment of Vladivostok. No reports of military operations come from the Japanese, whose policy it is to preserve absolute silence about the campaign. Russia has addressed a note to the leading world powers, charging Japan with treachery and violation of the law of nations in making an attack without a formal declaration of war. Rumors are also current that an understanding exists between Russia and Germany. A note of sympathy is said to have been addressed to the czar by Emperor William.
— The late decision of The Hague Tribunal concerning the money claims of several of the world powers against Venezuela is regarded with much dissatisfaction and considerable distrust in the United States. The decision makes those nations which some time ago resorted to threats and a show of force before Venezuela, preferred creditors, thus apparently setting a premium upon that method of collecting a debt owed by a weaker to a stronger nation. But in addition to this, it is stated that there is an understanding among the European powers, which is embodied in the decision, that the United States is to be responsible for the payment by Venezuela of the claims awarded the creditor nations, three months' time being given this government in which to secure from Venezuela the amount of these claims. In other words, the United States is to be made the collector for Europe's bad debts. This seemingly represents Europe's alternative to the Monroe doctrine, the United States being expected, if it will not allow European nations to use force on the Western republics, to be responsible for these republics in the matter of their obligations to European powers. What will happen if the United States should fail to collect these debts in the time specified, is not stated.
NOTICES AND APPOINTMENTS
Workers’ Directory
Since the issue of the Year Book some changes have been made in officers and their addresses, which will be of interest to those who are making frequent use of the Year Book. Attention has been called to some omissions also. The following list is presented:—
On page 97 the name of Dr. Emma A. Perrine should have appeared in the faculty of the Iowa Sanitarium, as Assistant Superintendent.
Medical Missionary Department of the Atlantic Union Conference: Chairman, Dr. G. A. Hare; Secretary and Treasurer, J. R. Scott; additional member, C. O. Prince.
Southern Union Conference: Secretary and Auditor, E. V. Orrell; Executive Committee, Geo. I. Butler, S. N. Haskell, J. E. Tenney, A. F. Harrison, O. M. Hayward, Smith Sharp, J. E. White, and the presidents of the conferences composing the union; Medical Missionary Board, Dr. O. M. Hayward, M. H. Johnston, L. A. Hansen, Dr. M. M. Martinson, Dr. Elsie M. Martinson, C. F. Curtis, Dr. Lottie C. Isbell, Dr. A. Carey, and S. B. Horton; transportation agents, C. L. Kilgore and I. A. Ford.
North Carolina was made a conference, with South Carolina as a separate mission field.
Field Secretary of Ohio Conference, I. D. Richardson.23
Educational Secretary of the West Michigan Conference, J. G. Lamson.
A legal Conference Association organized in Montana, with W. B. White president, and C. H. Rittenhouse secretary.
Secretary and Treasurer of the Western Oregon Conference, W. C. Raley; Corresponding Educational and Sabbath-school Secretary, Irma Camp; member of Conference Committee, in the place of A. Carey, J. C. Scott.
Sabbath-school Secretary Tasmanian Conference, Mrs. Ida Hilliard.
Office address of the North England Conference, 8 Fairfield St., Leicester, England; address of E. E. Andross, 173 Harrow Road, Leicester, England.
Office address of the South African Union Conference and of the Cape Colony Conference, 56 Roeland St., Cape Town, South Africa; Sabbath-school Secretary of both conferences, Mrs. Eva M. Hankins; President Cape Colony Conference, I. J. Hankins; Secretary and Treasurer Cape Colony Conference, T. J. Gibson.
Office address of the Natal-Transvaal Conference, Printing Office St., Pietermaritzburg, Natal, South Africa; Secretary and Treasurer, J. H. Camp; code word for cable address, “Watchman.”
Board of Trustees of Southern Training School: R. M. Kilgore, J. E. Tenney, Geo. I. Butler, Smith Sharp, C. L. Kilgore, G. W. Wells, W. W. Williams.
Board of Trustees of Huntsville Training School: B. E. Nicola, E. B. Melendy, W. L. McNeely, R. M. Kilgore, C. J. Dart, H. G. Thurston.
Secretary of Board of Managers of the Southern Publishing Association, C. S. Potts; Auditor, E. V. Orrell; associate editors of Southern Watchman, S. N. Haskell, J. E. White, Miss E. J. Burnham.
Sentinel of Christian Liberty discontinued Feb. 17, 1904.
The Australasian Good Health published at Wahroonga, N. S. W.
Business Notices
BRIEF business notices will be published in this department subject to the discretion of the publishers. A charge of one dollar for one insertion of six lines, or less, and of twenty cents for every line over six, will be made, though in the case of the poor who wish employment, the charge may be remitted. Persons unknown to the managers of the publishing house must furnish good references.
WANTED.—Married man to work on farm by the year,—one capable of taking charge of farm work and care of live stock. Address E. Brackett, Allegan, Mich.
WANTED.—Man to work on farm for eight months, beginning about March 20. Good milker preferred. Wages, $25 per month. Address E. L. Nesmith, Watertown, S. D.
WANTED.—Three strong, healthy, all-round S. D. A. men with families,—two to rent farms, and one to work by the year. Address, with stamp, L. W. Scovel, Telluride, Colo.
FOR SALE.—Sixty dollars’ worth of fine bacteriological slides for $12. Some school’s opportunity. For further information, address Mrs. E. L. Rousseau, 222 North Capitol St., Washington, D. C.
WANTED.—Young man, hygienic cook, would like opportunity of being assistant bookkeeper in connection with general work, as fruit growing. Good reference. Address Box 48, Mesick, Mich.
WANTED.—Employment where the Sabbath can be observed by young married man, bookkeeper, eight years’ experience, will do any honorable work, best reference. Home is in Harvey, Ill. Address E. R. Brown, North Egremont, Mass.
WANTED.—Two S. D. A. men to work on farm by month or year. Address G. I. Cummings, Mooreton, N. D.
FOR SALE.—Two miles north of Sturgis, Mich.; 1 acre, with 6-room house, good well and cistern; plenty of fruit—cherry, plum, apple, pear, and peach trees, 1 quince bush, and strawberries. Address S. M. Fry, 61 Grant St., Battle Creek, Mich.
WANTED.—To correspond with a consecrated S. D. A., who has $1,500 to invest, and ability to manage business of a rapidly growing sanitarium in city with excellent church and medical missionary privileges. Best of references given and required. Address D. D. McDougall, 418 Central Ave., Connersville, Ind.
Obituaries
COOPER.—Died in Oakland, Cal., Jan. 6, 1904, of cerebrospinal meningitis, Dorothy May, infant daughter of N. R. and Maude Kriechbaum Cooper, aged nearly eight months. Words of comfort were spoken at the funeral from Jer. 31:15 and Rev. 21:1-7. M. C. W.
WEST.—Died at Stockton, Cal., Jan. 17, 1904, of paralysis, Sister Melinda West. She accepted present truth twenty years ago under the labors of Elder R. F. Andrews. After thirteen years of patient suffering, she passed quietly away, leaving two daughters and one grandson to mourn their loss. Words of comfort were spoken by the writer, from Job 14:14. H. SHULTZ.
KYLE.—Died at Sara, Wash., Jan. 28, 1904, of paralysis, Zillah Ann Kyle, née Vandyke, aged 85 years, 6 months, and 28 days. She accepted present truth about fifteen years ago, having formerly been a member of the Christian Church. Hers was a consistent Christian life. Of eight children, only two are left to mourn her death. Funeral discourse was given by the writer. A. J. STOVER.
STEINKRAUS.—Died near Albion, Mich., Jan. 23, 1904, Mrs. Bertha Steinkraus, aged 63 years, 4 months, and 4 days. Heart failure, induced by an acute attack of pneumonia, was the cause of her death. The deceased was born in Pomerania, Germany. She accepted present truth about nine years ago, and was a faithful, consistent believer till the time of her death. A husband, seven children, and nine grandchildren remain to mourn. Words of consolation were offered by the writer, from Num. 23:10. M. N. CAMPBELL.
LUCE.—Died in Ukiah, Cal., Jan. 25, 1904, of la grippe, Xena Luce, aged 50 years. Brother Luce was baptized when a young man, and was a charter member of the Seventh-day Adventist church in Sheldon, Iowa. He came to California in 1887; was also a charter member of the Seventh-day Adventist church in Ukiah, and was faithful to the end. Three brothers and two sisters mourn their loss, but not as others who have no hope. Funeral service was conducted by the writer, words of comfort being spoken from John 14:1-3 and 1 Thess. 4:13-18. A. D. BENTON.
CUSHING.—Died at the Knowlton (Quebec) Sanitarium, Oct. 25, 1903, of tuberculosis, my dear sister, Laura E. Cushing. She was born March 10, 1863, in Harford, Quebec, and was converted and united with the Seventh-day Adventist Church at the age of nineteen. Soon after a severe attack of typhoid fever, followed by hemorrhages from the lungs, left her far from the blooming, healthy girl it had found her. Of her courage, love, and zeal for the Master and the cause she loved, those can testify who know of her earnest labors in the cause of present truth, in Upper and Lower Canada, Wyoming, and Colorado. She was a true friend, loving sister and daughter. Her parents, two sisters, and two brothers mourn their loss, but with the comforting assurance that she is numbered among the blessed dead who die in the Lord, and whose works follow them. FLORA E. HAMON.
This will Interest You
The Correspondence School for Nurses connected with the Sanitarium Medical Missionary Training School will begin a new class the first of April, 1904. Lessons are sent weekly to students who are unable to leave home duties in order to take a regular course at one of our sanitariums. This is the sixth year this work has been in progress, and hundreds are availing themselves of it. One who desires to do Bible or missionary work or canvassing can ill afford to miss this opportunity. Studies in eleven subjects are given, among which Christian Help work and the care and treatment of the sick are prominent. Our lessons have recently been rewritten and enlarged, and are in every way improved.
The tuition fee is six dollars for the entire course. This amount is to cover the cost of sending out lessons, correcting the replies, and returning the reports to the pupils. The few text-books required for this work are furnished at actual cost price. We shall organize a new class in April, which will continue one year. By taking double lessons, some students finish in six months. We shall be glad to hear from all who are interested. A descriptive circular giving full particulars, also testimonials from those who have taken the course, will be sent free on application. Address Correspondence Department, Sanitarium Training School, Battle Creek, Mich.
A Promise for the Future
By Editor
A MOST valuable series of articles entitled “Hints and Helps for Sabbath-school Teachers,” will begin in the April number of the Worker. These articles are by a veteran teacher and Sabbath-school worker, Prof. C. C. Lewis. The following list of topics will give some idea of the treat that is in store for our readers. We especially urge all schools that have not yet sent in an order for the journal, to do so at once, that they may have the benefit of this complete series:—
Introduction,—The Teacher’s Calling and Opportunity.
The Teacher in His Study,—The Study of the Lesson; The Study of the Pupils; How to Adapt the Lesson to the Pupils.
The Teacher Before His Class,—How to Secure and Hold Attention; How to Make the Lesson Clear and Forcible; How to Ask Questions; How to Manage the Class; How to Review.
The Teacher Outside His Class,—Being What He Wants His Pupils to Be; Winning Confidence and Influencing Pupils; Counseling and Aiding Pupils; Helping Pupils to Decide for Christ.
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South Lancaster Academy Corporation
By HAMPTON W. COTTRELL; WILLIAM A. WILCOX; ALBERT E. PLACE; RUFUS A. UNDERWOOD; ORVIL O. FARNSWORTH; JOHN W. WATT; J. EDWARD JAYNE; PRESTON F. BICKNELL
NOTICE is hereby given that the South Lancaster Academy Corporation will hold its twenty-first annual session at South Lancaster, Mass., beginning March 15, 1904, at 10 A. M., for the purpose of electing officers and a board of trustees for the ensuing year; also to consider the advisability of closing out the stock corporation, and forming a new one, that the business may be controlled by the people of the Atlantic Union Conference; and to transact such other business as may properly come before the stockholders.
HAMPTON W. COTTRELL,
WILLIAM A. WILCOX,
ALBERT E. PLACE,
RUFUS A. UNDERWOOD,
ORVIL O. FARNSWORTH,
JOHN W. WATT,
J. EDWARD JAYNE,
PRESTON F. BICKNELL,
Trustees.
To Absent Members
ALL absent and non-resident members of the La Grange (Ohio) church of Seventh-day Adventists are requested to report by the next quarterly meeting, at which time the names of those not reporting will be dropped from the church record. Address church clerk, Miss Lottie Knowles, La Grange, Ohio.
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By Editor
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The Approaching Storm
DID you notice the statement in last week’s issue in the article by Elder McReynolds, made by a Kansas clergyman who is championing the cause of Sunday, with reference to people who observe the seventh day? These people who “will not keep the Christian sabbath unless forced to do so,” says this Sunday advocate, can be easily compelled to conform to the Sunday-keeping practise of the majority. “If we [first-day observers] would say we will not sell anything to them, we will not buy anything from them, we will not work for them or hire them to work for us, the thing could be wiped out, and all the world would keep the Christian sabbath.” (Italics ours.)
In this utterance we hear the very language of the prophecy of Revelation 13, whose fulfilment in this nation we have long expected. What more vivid reminder do we need that this prophecy will be fulfilled, and that its fulfilment is even now in sight? Ought this not to set us to thinking, and to acting as well? How long should we sit merely listening to the mutterings of the approaching storm?
Treatment Rooms in Tiflis
Dr. V. Pampaian reports the safe arrival of his party in Tiflis, Transcaucasus. He hopes to open treatment rooms without delay.
Brother Kawano Returns to Japan
The Japan mail reports the arrival there of Brother S. Kawano, a nurse from the St. Helena Sanitarium Training School. He returned to his native land at his own charges, to engage in the work.
Rochester Conflagration
AND now it is Rochester, N. Y., whose business section is swept by a conflagration. Already 1904 has become memorable in the United States and throughout the world. Though earth’s inhabitants know it not, the hour of God’s judgment is come.
Pacific Union Conference Meeting
WORD reaches us as this issue is going to press, announcing the regular biennial meeting of the Pacific Union Conference of Seventh-day Adventists, to convene at Healdsburg, Cal., March 18, at 9 A. M., to continue till March 27. The full announcement will appear next week.