Encouraging Conditions in Philadelphia by W. A. R.

Review and Herald Publishing Association · Tacoma Park Station, Washington, D. C. · Dec 6, 1906

Encouraging Conditions in Philadelphia

By W. A. R.

It was the privilege of the medical secretary a few weeks ago to meet with the students who are pursuing their studies in the medical colleges in Philadelphia. Mrs. Nina Case Baierle, Miss Dot Case, Mrs. D. T. Harbaugh, Miss Martha N. Canfield, Miss Ora Barber, Miss Emmy Behn are in the Woman's Medical College. Messrs. F. F. Abbott, Geo. S. Loveren, Dr. Wilburn Smith, and Dr. Henri A. Morel, are studying in Jefferson Medical College. It has been possible for every one of these students to arrange his work so that no duties are required of him on the Sabbath. The instructors have been very considerate of the religious convictions of our students. In many instances when arrangements were being made for exemption from Sabbath work, the students had an opportunity of giving the reason for their belief. The instructors often ask them about different points of their faith, and the students feel that they have an excellent opportunity to bring the truth for this time to the attention of those who otherwise might never hear of it. Many of the students are holding Bible readings with their fellow students, and are doing a good work in this way. They are generally known among their comrades as the “Adventist students,” and are often questioned regarding their belief. A medical missionary society has been organized which will co-operate with the Young People's Society of the church in doing work for souls in the great city of Philadelphia. W. A. R.