ATTENTION has already been called to the fact that the SIGNS OF THE TIMES under date of May 13 is to be a “Naval” Number with illuminated cover.
On the first page there will be a portrait of Rear-Admiral Evans, commander of the fleet, in full dress uniform, surrounded by an emblematical border.
On the last page of the cover there will be a large half-tone engraving of the entire battle-ship fleet, with the flag-ship “Connecticut” in the center.
The cover will be printed in green-black ink, and will present a very attractive appearance.
Many will purchase this number just for the beautiful engravings it contains; but they are not the most important part of the paper by any means, for its pages will be filled with soul-stirring truths for this time, presented in the most forceful and attractive manner, and it is hoped that a spirit of inquiry will be awakened in the hearts of many which will lead them to Christ.
The third page of the cover will contain advertisements of our leading books, pamphlets, and tracts, so that those who wish to read further on any subject will know where to send.
Every one seems to be enthusiastic over this forthcoming number. We quote the following from a letter just received from Elder W. B. White, president of the North Pacific Union Conference:
“I am interested in your ‘Naval’ edition of the SIGNS OF THE TIMES. Have written an article for the next issue of our union conference paper. I hope that a large number of these papers will be sold in the North Pacific Union Conference during the month of May. I think it was a very happy idea that came to you of issuing a ‘Naval’ edition, for I am sure it will sell well and thus be the means of bringing much truth before the people.”
The California Conference alone expects to sell from forty to fifty thousand copies of this number. This great “Naval” edition presents another opportunity to place the truth in the hands of the people in an attractive form.
