OUR QUARTER-CENTENNIAL NUMBER WILL CONTAIN
By Editor
1. An article by the world-famed oriental scholar and archæologist, the Rev. A. H. Sayce, LL.D., of Oxford, England, on God's witnesses in stone, or the testimony of the monuments, as revealed during the last quarter century, to the truthfulness of God's Word. This is written specially for this paper. 2. An article from the pen of Alonzo T. Jones, author of “The Two Republics,” “Rights of the People,” etc., on the progress which has been made toward State and Church union in this country during the last quarter century. 3. “Important Inventions for Twenty-five Years,” by Uriah Smith, author of “Thoughts on Daniel and the Revelation,” “Here and Hereafter,” etc., and for many years editor of the Review and Herald. Elder Smith is himself an inventor, and his article will be of interest. 4. “Developments in Astronomy, Methods, Apparatus, and Discoveries,” by Prof. Charles Burckhalter, F.R.A.S., an article of interest to every student of astronomy. 5. “The Rise and Development of False Religions and Isms” during the last quarter century, by L. A. Phippeny, an article of special interest. 6. A story for our Home department, by Mrs. S. M. I. Henry, for many years at the head of evangelical work among the W. C. T. U. 7. A striking article entitled “Significant Items from European History of the Closing Quarter Century,” by Pastor H. P. Holser, of Basel, Switzerland. This will be a striking review of the European field politically and religiously. 8. “Military and Naval Development of the Last Quarter-Century,” by A. O. Tait, illustrated. 9. “The Development of the Money Power for the Last Twenty-five Years,” by Prof. P. T. Magan, vice-president of Battle Creek College, and dean of faculty. 10. “Progress in Medical Science for the Quarter Century,” by J. H. Kellogg, M.D. This will be illustrated, and the name and well-known ability of Dr. Kellogg as a practitioner and writer are sufficient guarantee of its interest and importance. 11. “The Demand for a Definite Message,” by J. O. Corliss, formerly editor of The Bible Echo, of Melbourne, Australia. 12. “The Last Reformation Predicted, by Prophet and Apostle,” by F. M. Wilcox, till recently editor of the Home Missionary and secretary of our Foreign Mission Board. 13. “Sabbath Reform, True and False,” by G. E. Fifield, author of “God Is Love.” 14. “The Gospel of Jesus Christ,” by E. J. Waggoner, editor of The Present Truth, London. 15. “Tendency of Modern Education,” by Prof. W. W. Prescott, A.M., of London, England. 16. “Medical Missionary Work for Twenty-five Years,” by Mrs. E. H. Whitney, editor Medical Missionary. Here are about one-half of the number of the articles which this unexcelled number of Jan. 5, 1899, will contain. There will be in it that which every one will wish to know. It will have thirty-two pages of reading matter, with tinted cover, printed in colors. Are you preparing to help circulate it?