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Field Notes

A CANVASSERS' institute will be held in Armstrong, Mo., January 22 to February 1.

A CHURCH of twelve members was organized at Lindsay, Ontario, November 14.

A SABBATH-SCHOOL of twenty members, of whom eleven are adults, has been organized at Plainfield, N. J.

THE company at Fergus Falls, Minn., now numbers nineteen, and at the time of a recent report several others were awaiting baptism. The Sabbath-school membership is fifty-two.

ELDER G. F. WATSON announces a general meeting for Colorado, to be held in Boulder, beginning January 8. The president of the Central Union Conference, Elder E. T. Russell, will be at this meeting. In connection with the meeting there will be a canvassers' institute.

A CHURCH of nineteen members was organized at Palisades, Colo., November 8. Meetings have been held in the Methodist house of worship, but the company now have a neat church building of their own nearly completed. There is a prosperous Sabbath-school, with a membership of about fifty.

IN a report from New Brunswick, Brother W. R. Andrews observes: “There is no part of the work that gives me such genuine satisfaction as getting our literature into the hands of the people. I find that the ones who read themselves into the truth make more stanch Adventists than those who are preached in.”

ELDER D. H. OBERHOLTZER reports that there are now fifty pupils in the church school at Thayer, Kan. At a recent Sabbath service fifteen responded to a call to the unconverted to begin the service of God, and the next day the same number of persons were baptized. Besides these, four were received into the church by vote and ten by letter, making twenty-nine additions in all.

FOUR persons have accepted the Sabbath truth in Leavenworth, Kan., as a result of Bible work conducted there by several sisters since last midsummer. Bible readings are being held in more than thirty families. A church school of twenty members has been started. One lady took her daughter out of the Catholic school, and put her in the church school, and was greatly pleased with the change.

A DESCRIPTION of the new sanitarium which has been established in St. Louis, Mo., states that it “is an eighteen-room house situated near the outskirts of the city of St. Louis, in a most healthful and pleasant locality, with a large lawn and lovely shade trees, all the surroundings being conducive to health. It is equipped with every kind of bath used in the treatment of disease, as well as electrical instruments, an X-ray machine, an aseptic operating room, surgical ward, etc. No meat is served in the institution, and the meals are appetizing and hygienic. With the help of God and under his guidance we hope always to stand for all that is good, and for nothing that is displeasing to him.” The institution is now ready for patients. The address is 5846 Cabanne Ave., St. Louis, Mo.

THE following interesting report from Monte Vista, Colo., which place has been recently under quarantine for smallpox, comes from Brother M. Mackintosh: “The quarantine has been lifted just in time for us to enjoy the week-of-prayer services. For weeks the smallpox has raged on every side of us, but God in his mercy has seen fit to preserve us: not a single member of our company has been sick. In one block there are seven houses; three of them are occupied by our people, and notwithstanding the fact that the other four have contained victims of the scourge, our people have been unharmed. Truly it reminds us of the time when in Egypt the angel passed over the homes of God's people. May we ever keep the blood upon the lintels. When the State inspector was here, some one asked him, ‘Why don't those Adventists get the smallpox?’ The reply was, ‘Simply because they do not eat pork and live like other folks.’ Brethren, what a lesson on health reform! Our first meeting yesterday took the form of a praise meeting, in which we praised God for his deliverance. I have been holding meetings in different parts of the valley, and several are about to accept the third angel's message.”

The Vermont Tent Fund

By F. M. Dana

Dear Brethren of the Vermont Conference: In 1902 we made plans for purchasing a new sixty-by-ninety foot tent for our camp-meeting use, also to build a portable tabernacle for general work in the field. At that time we made a call for funds with which to carry out these plans in harmony with your resolutions authorizing your committee to proceed in this work.

The tent was purchased, and as you may not have observed, we have to pay for such things as soon as finished. The tabernacle has been built and used one season, and of course had to be paid for. Again we needed a tent for what we term “tent efforts,” so we procured one from one of our brethren, at a reasonable price, and paid for it.

From these statements you will see that your committee has had demands to meet, and this has caused an outlay beyond the means for such work, so that we have overdrawn on this fund nearly two hundred dollars, and now feel that if we state to you the real situation, you will see the condition, realize the needs, and respond to our urgent call in this direction as soon and as freely as the Spirit of the Lord may impress you.

Some of our brethren have responded in this department of the work nobly, and we are very thankful for it, and praise the Lord for every effort made in the work. There are others who have not made any special donation to this work, and we feel confident that they will be pleased to aid the conference in this work when they know the situation; hence we have presented the facts of the case, and now trust and pray that you will come up to the help of the Lord, and thus relieve us of the overdraft in this fund.

We need some large donations to make up this amount, as there are many of the brethren who are in a position to give but little, yet every penny given heartily is acceptable to the Lord, and we shall be pleased to acknowledge any amount that you may be able to send for this fund. Awaiting your consideration, and praying the blessing of the Lord to rest upon you as you give, I am, in behalf of the conference committee.

Sincerely yours in Christ,

F. M. DANA,

Secretary and Treasurer.

Weekly Offerings for 1904

By W. T. Bland

DURING 1903 about twenty thousand dollars was contributed to the work of foreign missions by the ten-cent-a-week plan. That is certainly a good beginning, and as a result many of our mission stations have been wonderfully helped and encouraged. Those who have adopted this systematic method of giving have been blessed in so doing. The very fact of contributing to the support of the work in these needy fields gives them a personal interest in the work that is being carried on in these lands.

To be privileged to have a part in carrying to the world the last and greatest message that God has given, is in itself most wonderful; and still more wonderful that God makes it possible for every individual who believes his truth to have an active part in it. All can not go to these distant lands, but all are called into service in some capacity, and this plan of systematically aiding our missions is one in which every one may engage. While this may seem so small to the individual, yet the combined results, should every Seventh-day Adventist faithfully carry it out, would be the magnificent sum of more than a quarter million dollars.

Who will have a part in this splendid work for 1904? Begin at the very beginning of the year, and follow it through to the end. Pay by the week if you can. This plan has the advantage of keeping ever present an interest in the foreign fields. For those who find this plan inconvenient, the plan of advance payments by either the month or half year may be adopted.

All offerings should be forwarded by the church treasurer to the State tract society promptly at the end of each month. Isolated families who do not know where else to send should remit directly to the general office.

W. T. BLAND,

222 North Capitol St., Washington, D. C.

The Educational Bureau of the General Conference

By Frederick Griggs

The Department of Education has taken steps to secure the name and address of every Seventh-day Adventist teacher. Such a list is very necessary for the success of the general educational work. Schools of all grades are continually being established, and from all parts of the world there is a constant demand for teachers. This demand necessitates changes, and more or less adjustment of the work of teachers. The Department of Education secures the names of these teachers through the regular channels of organization, working with the union conference educational secretaries, who in turn obtain the names and addresses from the State conference school superintendents.

There are, however, a large number of public school teachers who are interested in our educational work, and who desire to connect with the denominational work when the opportunity presents itself. As our conference superintendents of schools are not, generally speaking, directly in touch with the Seventh-day Adventist public school teachers, I take this opportunity of asking all Seventh-day Adventists who are teaching in the public schools to send me their names and addresses. I should be glad if they would state also whether they have a desire to teach in our denominational schools. Kindly state age, educational qualifications, and particulars with reference to the line of work in which you are now teaching, and that which you may wish to engage in. Frederick Griggs.

The History of the Missionary Training-School of Correspondence of Emmanuel Missionary College

By Edward Alexander Sutherland

One can not long be connected with an educational institution without realizing that there are many persons who earnestly desire a preparation for active service who are unable, because of the force of circumstances, to connect directly with a school.

One who understands the principles of Christian education must also recognize the fact that but a small part of a great educational movement can be carried on within the walls of an institution. There are the mothers and fathers in hundreds of homes who should be progressive thinkers; there are thousands of little children who, from their infancy, should be taught as God himself has commanded. There are young men and women upon whom rests the responsibility of caring for parents, and who have but a few spare hours out of the twenty-four, but who, if these hours could be rightly used, would make the best of workers for the Master. To many of these the truth has come as it came to Acquilla and Priscilla, the tent-makers. They can not leave home; they can not afford to give up their work, and yet they wish to know how to teach others.

For years the importance of giving to our people a course of instruction by correspondence has pressed itself upon the minds of a number of teachers. It is an interesting fact that the church-school movement, now so well known to all of us, received its first impetus from lessons given by correspondence. Before the days of summer schools the attention of teachers in our public schools was called to the importance of Christian education, and there are those still numbered in the ranks of church school teachers who received their first inspiration by correspondence.

Then came the summer schools and the special effort to train teachers. This was followed by the move from Battle Creek. Still the call kept sounding in our ears to help those who were not able to attend our schools. Many letters were received which to us seemed like a Macedonian call, but with the pressure of other work the starting of a school by correspondence was postponed month after month.

The school was opened last October. The plan of work may be illustrated by the course in Bible. This course consists of forty lessons, beginning with the first of Genesis. Each lesson consists of suggestions to be followed in the study, and a set of test questions. The assignment is to be thoroughly studied before the envelope containing the test is opened. When ready to write, the student takes the test, and complies with the requirements.

For the ordinary student the preparation of a lesson requires about one week. It is not the object to give theory or man's interpretation of the Bible, but to encourage close study of the Word itself, and to familiarize the student with the gospel truths in their original setting.

The written answers are sent to the Correspondence School, and the papers are carefully corrected, and returned in most cases to the student. In this way each student has personal supervision; each lesson becomes a drill in the use of language, correct spelling, in writing, geography, history, and other related subjects. While this is not the primary object of the Bible study, yet its value is not to be overlooked. Credit is given for all work done, and this is of advantage should the student wish, at some later date, to become a resident student in one of our schools.

Students are encouraged to take a course in Bible first, because in the system of Christian education the Word of God takes pre-eminence. Every Christian teacher feels the need of a more thorough knowledge of the Scripture in order rightly to teach the children under her supervision. Every mother and father feels the need of a better acquaintance with the Word of God in order to educate the children in the home. The young people in the denomination are deplorably weak in their knowledge of the Scriptures. In many cases this is due to the fact that they have been brought up in Sabbath-keeping homes, and think they have fallen heir to a knowledge of the truth. With this they rest content, although they have never made a close study of the Bible for themselves. These young people may be deficient in the common branches, they may be ambitious to pursue some of the higher subjects, but first of all they need to understand the Word of God.

The work now being done by those who have enrolled as students in the Missionary Training-School of Correspondence is most gratifying. It shows that it is possible for an ambitious person to take, in his own home, a thorough course of instruction.

In addition to the regular work as outlined in the lessons, the students are encouraged to ask questions, and many of the questions which have been asked show that they give deep thought to the subject.

The student of the Correspondence School has an opportunity for quiet, independent study without leaving his home work. There is an incentive to take the truths learned to friends and neighbors. It is the constant study to put into practice the things learned; and when this is done, the student grows. These are some of the advantages of the correspondence course.

E. A. SUTHERLAND.

Report of the Educational Convention

By Editor

We wish again to call attention to the report of the convention of the Department of Education of the General Conference which was held at College View, Neb., June 12-21, 1903. The General Conference Committee had the report of the convention published, believing that the work of the convention was of such a nature that it would be valuable to our people everywhere. The spirit of prophecy has spoken very fully concerning the education of our children, that they may be kept from the errors of the last days. There are, however, many perplexing questions which confront us in this work. It was to these questions that the convention addressed itself.

The work of this convention is of special interest to our people, particularly to parents and teachers. Such questions as, The Organization of Church Schools, Their Support, Courses of Study, Text-books to Be Used, Industrial Work, and others of equal importance, were considered, and are reported. The price of these reports is twenty-five cents, postpaid. There is still a goodly number on hand, and our people who have children to educate, and who have to meet so many of these perplexing questions, should certainly have one of these reports to read and consider. It is worth many times the price. They may be obtained by addressing Frederick Griggs, South Lancaster, Mass.

What Is Your Object?

By Grace O’Neil

Do you possess the sacred gift of teaching? If so, what is your object in teaching? Do you understand the opportunities that are yours, and the opportunities that might be yours, as you enter the schoolroom each morning?

“Many boys and girls of to-day will not grow to be men and women. They must meet the crisis of the ages while they are children.” Do you not want to be in a position, then, where you can reach the children, where you can come in close contact with the lives of your pupils, and help them to become better acquainted with Jesus in order that they may be able to meet the coming crisis?

The teacher who is a teacher indeed must teach the truth, and can you have a group of children before you, with bright eyes and eager faces and loving hearts, and withhold from them the knowledge of a Saviour’s love? Truth

can not be mingled with error, so we can not teach these principles in a public school, and at the same time be true to the State; for we must certainly be the most honest of all teachers.

For a number of terms I taught in the public school, drifting along as most public school teachers do, going through the daily routine of hearing classes, feeling there was something lacking in my work to make it yield the desired result, not knowing what it was. I began studying Christian education, and as its wonderful truths were presented to me, I saw how different would be the results could I adopt the methods of that system. The desire filled my whole heart to begin over again, and teach with a better, a nobler end in view — that of training loyal citizens for the kingdom of God. I yielded to the desire, and have felt more than repaid for making the change.

What has been your experience in teaching? Are you satisfied with the results of your efforts? If not, do you not want to change your object? Jesus says, “Feed my lambs.” Is it not a grand trust he gives us? I ask nothing more for my life-work. GRACE O’NEIL.

Christian Education

By L. A. Hoopes; Frederick Griggs

Conducted by the Department of Education of the General Conference.

L. A. Hoopes, Chairman; Frederick Griggs, Secretary.

Current Mention

— Seven thousand sheep were burned to death in a fire at Buffalo, N. Y., which destroyed part of the East Buffalo stock yards, December 28.

— A coaling ship belonging to the French navy is believed to have been lost off the Spanish coast, with fifty-one men who constituted her crew.

— There are two revolutions and two provisional governments in Santo Domingo, and the affairs of the country are naturally in a state of chaos.

— Renewed activity among the Macedonians is reported from Salonika. Four thousand revolutionists under Bulgarian officers are said to be ready to invade Turkish territory.

— The village of Calumpit, in the Philippine Islands, was destroyed by fire December 28, two hundred and fifty houses being swept away, and a thousand people left homeless.

— The city of Troy, N. Y., has suffered from five disastrous fires within a few weeks' time, the last one being a $200,000 fire, which destroyed several business structures, December 27.

— Twenty-two persons were killed and twenty-nine seriously injured by a head-on collision on the Pere Marquette Railroad near Grand Rapids, Mich., December 26. The alleged cause of the disaster was the extinguishing of a red signal light by a high wind which was blowing at the time.

— A report that another massacre of Jews in Kishineff, Russia, had been planned to be carried out January 7, has greatly stirred Jews in all parts of the world, and in this country leading Jews have made an urgent appeal to the State Department to take some action in behalf of their threatened Russian brethren.

— The Colombian government through its representative at Washington, has presented a note embodying the following demands on the government of the United States: First, that the status quo ante must be restored in Panama; second, that the United States must keep hands off while Colombia reduces the revolutionists to subjection, and whips the recalcitrant state back into the union; third, should neither of these demands be granted, Colombia asks that the United States pay damages to her for the loss of valuable territory, the amount to be determined by The Hague Tribunal.

— The prospect of war between Russia and Japan continues very strong. Japan having reached the place where she feels that she must make a stand, or abandon hope of ever having an outlet for her population or an opportunity for commercial extension on the mainland of Asia. On Russia's reply to the Japanese demands hangs apparently the tremendous outcome of a war which, once begun, would be likely to involve the leading nations of Europe. General Nelson Miles, a well-known military figure and authority on military affairs, is quoted as having said in an interview just after he had been perusing the papers on New Year's morning: “I predict that the year 1904 will be signalized by the world's greatest war! it will be between Russia and Japan, and the conflict may involve several European states.”

— The business district of Chicago was the scene, in the afternoon of December 30, of one of the most appalling calamities, sweeping human lives out of existence, known in recent times. The stage scenery in the Iroquois theater, which was filled with people, took fire from crossed electric wires, and the flames spreading quickly to the stage, threw the audience into a panic. The house was filled with smoke and gas, the lights were extinguished, a strong draft of wind carried the flames into the struggling crowd, and hundreds of women and children were trampled to death or suffocated in a few moments' time. About 2,000 people, mainly women and children, were in the theater when the fire started, exclusive of the actors, and about one third of this number were dead within ten minutes after the first alarm. From a description given in the Washington Post we gather some noteworthy statements regarding this catastrophe. The theater was “the newest, the largest, and as far as human power could make it, the safest in Chicago.” The building was fireproof, nothing combustible being in it except the trimmings and furnishings of the stage and auditorium. It had a large number of exits. Fire extinguishers were hung about the stage, and a fireman whose duty it was to watch for and extinguish any incipient blaze was at his post within a few feet of the fire when it started. Yet in spite of all this, in spite of all the safeguards against disaster from fire which human precautions taught by many experiences could seemingly provide, almost a third of the large audience met a terrible death within ten minutes after the first blaze was discovered. The most pathetic feature of the awful tragedy revealed itself in the heaps of bodies of children which met the sight of the entering firemen everywhere in the smoke-filled balconies. It was largely an audience of children that the fateful occasion had brought together, the public schools being closed for the holidays. There were also many women present, and the women and children far outnumbered the men. It is declared by survivors that a number of the theater exits were locked, and many people who thought to escape by them found themselves trapped, and perished where they stood, while the few exits that were open became choked with the bodies of those who had fallen and were trampled to death in the mad struggle of the crowds to get through them. Around these exits heaps of bodies lay in tangled masses ten feet in height. About fifty persons were taken out alive but unconscious, by the rescuers, and about half of these were resuscitated by the doctors and their assistants. The exact number of deaths as given in the latest reports is 587, among this number being thirty-four teachers in the Chicago public schools. It is charged that the laws relating to the operation of theaters were being violated in several respects by the managers at the time of this disaster. Several exits which should have been open were closed and barred. The asbestos curtain is said to have been a flimsy affair, and either was not in proper working order or could not be lowered because the mechanism was interfered with by wires used by the performers in their exhibitions. The other curtains and stage scenery were of light, inflammable material, which a few sparks would suffice to ignite. A fire escape which should have been on one part of the building had not yet been provided. It is also charged that the skylights, which were supposed to be capable of instant opening to allow the escape of smoke and flame in case of fire, were fast closed. How many of these charges are true, or what others may be made, remains to be determined by the coroner's investigation; but it is evident that outward appearances of perfect safety in such places may prove to be wholly deceptive; for the public have no means of knowing when they enter one of them to what extent the laws intended to make them safe are being complied with. A number of arrests have been made of persons connected with the management of this theater, and all the theaters and amusement houses in Chicago have been closed by order of Mayor Harrison, pending an examination into their condition as places of safety. All over the country, city officials and managers of playhouses have been stirred up by this fearful tragedy to examine into the conditions upon which safety depends for theater-going people in their communities. Telegrams of sympathy were received from London, Berlin, Paris, Vienna, and other European cities.

NOTICES AND APPOINTMENTS

By P. F. Bicknell

The Aroostook Meeting

It is expected that reduced rates will be granted to those desiring to attend the general meeting at East Washburn, Me., from the following places: Oldtown, Oakfield, Smyrna Mills, Houlton, Robinsons, Mars Hill, and Blaine. Purchase tickets to Presque Isle, where arrangements will be made to meet all that will notify Brother Alex Easler, in season. Direct him at Presque Isle, Me., R. F. D.

Elder Thurston, president of the Canadian Union Conference, has promised to be with us at this meeting. As before mentioned, we trust that representatives from all the churches and companies in this section will be present. Plans relative to the work in this part of the State for the coming year will be considered. Shall there not be an

earnest seeking of God for his presence and direction at this meeting?

P. F. BICKNELL.

Business Notice

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.—A good linotype operator, who is a Sabbath-keeper, is needed in the Nashville printing office. Address, giving full particulars as to experience, etc., Southern Publishing Association, 1025 Jefferson St., Nashville, Tenn.

Obituaries

GARDENER.—Died at Cripple Creek, Colo., Nov. 9, 1903, Grace, daughter of Sister Fannie Gardener, aged 4 months and 10 days. Little Grace was almost a constant sufferer from her birth. We believe that she will be awakened when the Life-giver comes. Words of comfort were spoken by the writer. C. H. BATES.

DYKEMAN.—Died in Mandeville, La., Aug. 5, 1903, Mrs. Hattie Dykeman, beloved wife of L. E. Dykeman, aged 32 years. She suffered from a complication of diseases induced by malarial poisoning. Her husband and little son are left to mourn, but not as those who have no hope; for we believe she will come forth in the first resurrection. MRS. C. A. DYKEMAN.

BUNDY.—Died at Petersburg, Neb., Oct. 7, 1903, Sabrina Bundy, nee Worden, aged 70 years, 5 months, and 29 days. She was the mother of three children, two of whom are still living. Her husband died in 1883. I have been acquainted with this family for twenty-five years, and have enjoyed their hospitality many times, and hope to meet them all in that home where death never comes. DANIEL NETTLESTON.

MATTERAND.—Died in Seattle, Wash., Oct. 14, 1903, of tuberculosis of the kidneys, Brother I. Simon Matterand, aged 21 years. Simon was on his way to Healdsburg College, where he expected to prepare himself for the ministry, when he was stricken down by disease at the home of his sister, dying in the hospital two weeks later. Funeral services were held in the Methodist church at Stanwood, Wash., and were attended by a large throng of friends and relatives, words of comfort being spoken by the writer. H. C. J. WOLLEKAR.

SUTTON.—Died at Curtis, Neb., Dec. 2, 1903, Sister Lois Sutton, aged 79 years. She accepted present truth at Beatrice, Neb., about fifteen years ago. Hers was a meek and quiet spirit, which in the sight of God is of great price. She was the mother of three sons and one daughter. The funeral was held in the M. E. church at Curtis, Neb. Words of comfort and instruction were spoken by the writer, from Heb. 11:13-16. DANIEL NETTLESTON.

HANSEN.—Died at her home in Sea Bright, N. J., Dec. 17, 1903, Sister Marie Hansen, aged 47 years. She was a native of Vigdohl, Norway, and with her husband was converted and joined the Seventh-day Adventist church in Brooklyn, under the labor of the writer ten years ago. The funeral was held in the Methodist church in Sea Bright. She leaves a husband and three children to mourn the loss of a dear wife and mother. We laid her away in the silent tomb to rest until the Life-giver shall waken her in the morning of the resurrection. P. L. HOEN.

BENT.—Died at Calhoun, Neb., Dec. 11, 1903, Overton W. Bent, aged 57 years, 8 months, 13 days. While a member of the Baptist Church, he had a deep religious experience. When present truth was presented to him, he gladly accepted it, and became a pillar in the house of our God. He has been elder of the Lincoln church and member of the conference committee, besides holding other positions of trust in the work of God. In his death we all have sustained a loss. He leaves three Christian daughters to mourn his death. The funeral was held in Lincoln. Elder Hoopes and the writer, who had been his personal friends and co-workers for many years, took charge of the service, giving a brief sketch of his life, and speaking comforting words from the Holy Scriptures. DANIEL NETTLESTON.

BECKWITH.—Died near Fenton, Mich., Nov. 20, 1903, of nervous prostration of long standing, and paralysis, Sarah A. Beckwith, aged 59 years, 8 months, and 12 days. In 1875 she and her husband were converted, and united with the M. E. Church. They remained true members of this church for seven years. They attended a tent-meeting in Fenton, conducted by the Seventh-day Adventists, and adopted their view of Bible truth, and joined the church of this people. Sister Beckwith was firm in the service of God, with a strong faith in Bible truth, and steadfast in Christ, her Redeemer, to the day of her death. She leaves a husband and three daughters to mourn, but not without hope. She is at rest, awaiting the voice of the Son of God, when she will come forth to life eternal, and enter the kingdom of glory. I. D. VAN HORN.

PHINNEY.—Died at Petersburg, Neb., Dec. 14, 1903, Sister Mary E. Phinney, aged 67 years. She was born in Massachusetts, but moved to Wisconsin in 1856, and to Nebraska in 1899. Sister Phinney was converted when a child, and united with the Baptist Church. She heard and accepted present truth under the labors of Elder Sanborn in Waterloo, Wis., about thirty-five years ago. She was a firm believer in the advent message. Death came very suddenly, and without any warning. Of her it is written: “Blessed are the dead that die in the Lord.” She leaves a husband, one daughter, and two sons. Sister Phinney took much pleasure in singing the songs of Zion. She was a good singer, and was a great help to the church by her gift of song. A large funeral was held at the Congregational church, the sermon being delivered by the writer, from Heb. 11:13-16. DANIEL NETTLESTON.

CRISLER.—Sarah Jane Crisler was born July 21, 1849; died Dec. 21, 1903. The death of Mrs. Crisler, the beloved companion of Elder L. H. Crisler, of Orlando, Fla., is a sad event to many very warm friends outside of the dear family circle. Her health had usually been excellent until the last year. In the early part of 1903 she was afflicted with rheumatism during the fall, and was almost helpless; and for months past her friends were made sad by the evidence that a cancer was developing internally. After intense suffering, the sad crisis came. Short memorial services were held at Orlando, Fla. Leading business men of the city were the pall-bearers. In harmony with her request, she was taken back to Eaton, Ohio, her birthplace, for burial. The funeral services were largely attended. Dr. Weaver (Lutheran) preached the funeral sermon. She was a member of that church from her youth. Mrs. Crisler was a noble woman, a devoted wife and mother. She had a large number of friends wherever she was acquainted. All who knew her well, could but love her. The family circle of which she was an honored member is thrown by this sad event into the deepest grief and anguish. The warmest sympathy of the large circle of our people who know and love Elder Crisler, will surely be extended to him in this deep bereavement. Let us all pray that our merciful Father above will abundantly minister his grace to him. Her only daughter, Dr. Florence Crisler, one of the Sanitarium graduates, was continually with her mother from October till her death. Her oldest son, Clarence, was in California, a valued helper of Sister White. Her youngest son, Leroy T. Crisler, reached home just before her death. Only a very brief time was he able to see her, as he was immediately stricken down dangerously sick with pneumonia. It was a time of the deepest affliction. A loving, tender wife and mother has passed away. Another loving family circle is broken down with grief. May our merciful God pity and relieve their anguish; and may the dear Life-giver soon come to usher in life and immortality that such sad scenes may be no more. GEO. I. BUTLER.

GIFFORD.—William Gifford, of Memphis, Mich., residing in the home of his daughter, Mrs. H. Gurney, passed peacefully away, falling asleep in Jesus at 1:30 P. M., Sabbath, Dec. 19, 1903, having lived 105 years, 2 months, and 27 days. He was born in Rochester, Plymouth Co., Mass., Sept. 22, 1798. At the age of twenty-two he was married to Miss Mary Bowlin, which resulted in a happy home. To them were born eleven children, five of whom are still living. In the year 1857 he and his family moved to Michigan, and settled on a small farm near Parma, Jackson Co. He had lived there but three weeks when his wife died. This broke up his home, and he lived with his children. Brother Gifford was converted when twenty-one years old, and joined the old Christian Church at Mattapoisett, Mass. He was a faithful member of that church till 1839, when William Miller came to Fairhaven with the second advent message. He, with others, accepted the good news of the second coming of Christ. He passed through the disappointment in 1844, but did not forsake his faith. Not long after this experience he accepted the Bible Sabbath, which was developed by the sanctuary question. Brother Gifford was a strong temperance man, never using tobacco in any form, nor tasting intoxicating liquor of any kind. He became a member of the first temperance society organized in the United States. His temperate life helped much to prolong his days to an advanced age reached by but few. Brother Gifford was firm and steadfast in the present truth, and had a cheering testimony in the meeting or by the fireside for every one, child of God, or unbeliever. His hope became brighter in view of Christ’s second coming, like “the path of the just,” as “the shining light, that shineth more and more unto the perfect day.” When the voice of his Saviour shall be heard like a trumpet sounding through the earth, he will hear and come forth, immortal, to enjoy eternal life with all the bliss and glory of heaven. He leaves five children, twenty-seven grandchildren, and one great great grandchild to mourn, but not without hope. A large congregation attended the funeral, paying their last respects to one beloved by all. He is at rest, awaiting the resurrection morn, when he will stand among the redeemed throng, having “right to the tree of life.” I. D. VAN HORN.

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