The annual opening of the Washington Foreign Mission Seminary, the seventh since it was made a special school for the training of foreign missionaries, was held in the chapel on the evening of September 17. Inspiring and deeply spiritual talks were given by Pastors Spicer, Thompson, and Evans. Two notes sounded clear and certain in these talks: one, that the importance and extent of the work we have to do demands superlative, conscientious effort to master the daily tasks of the schoolroom, with special emphasis on language, Bible, history, and natural science; the other, never to lose the vision of Christ’s sacrifice that called us to his personal service and that impels us to carry his saving message to the waiting kindreds of the earth. The appointees and other students present gave us the impression that they would make up in earnestness what they lack in number while others are gathering in for the new year’s work. In spite of the fact that our Mission Board has sent out this year not only an unprecedented number of foreign workers in our own history, but a number, too, that astonishes older and more wealthy boards of other denominations, our general leaders are still looking for more men to fill pressing calls. How good it is to be pushed in so noble a cause!
Takoma Park School
The Takoma Park Intermediate School opened September 15 with nine full grades of work and three teachers. The first day’s attendance was 85, the largest in its history, now increased to 90. With the Sabbath services now transferred to the new church building, the school building is wholly given up to school work, and every square foot is in demand. There is an excellent rally in spirit and purse to make this year’s work tell for solid results.
Alberta Academy
From far western Canada, Principal Beardsley writes: “Our school opens October 15, and the prospects are that we shall have over 150 academy students, besides possibly 50 primary pupils. God is wonderfully blessing our work here, for which we feel very thankful.”
Kansas Church-Schools
Although Kansas has suffered severely from heat and drought the past summer, this has not affected church-school prospects for the coming year. Miss Crawford, educational superintendent of West Kansas, writes: “There will probably be from twenty to forty more pupils in our schools this year than were in school last year in this conference.”
A Reflection
As these encouraging reports of school openings begin to come in, I cannot but reflect upon the contrast between the appeal made by devoted teachers to the hearts of our boys and girls (such as that in Walla Walla College, for example), and the ideals set before the great multitude of youth now gathering in the secular schools. There is a vast difference in results between the culture of head and hand, as good as these are, and that culture which, without neglecting the head and the hand, goes to the core of the whole question and centers all culture in the heart. W. E. H.
Educational Department
By J. L. Shaw; W. E. Howell
J. L. SHAW General Secretary
W. E. HOWELL N. Am. Div. Asst. Secretary
Take Your Stand
By W. E. H.
The report of the opening of Walla Walla College given by President Kellogg in another article, reminds me forcibly of a passage I was reading the other day in Testimonies, Vol. VI, page 158:—
“Take your position, teachers, as true educators, and by words and expressions of interest for their souls, pour into the hearts of the students the living stream of redeeming love. Counsel with them before their minds are preoccupied with their literary work. Entreat them to seek Christ and his righteousness. Show them the changes that will surely take place if the heart is given to Christ. Fasten their attention on him; this will close the door to the foolish aspirations that naturally arise, and will prepare the mind for the reception of divine truth.”
The forming of a definite purpose for oneself is of much value. It is a strength to the work of a teacher or an educational officer to take his stand on what he knows to be right, and stand there regardless of which way the wind blows. It is the high prerogative of the parent to take a firm stand upon divine instruction in reference to the welfare of his beautiful flock. It is of special value to young people to be led to where they will make a decision for the right. This is the first stepping-stone to success. In the carrying out of a purpose it is well to use every possible aid. One is that of recording our purpose. Some are afraid to commit themselves to a cause in writing, but who of us does not keep a motto, a choice passage embodying a lofty ideal on the wall of his room, in his desk, on his dresser, or other frequented place, to help keep before him some good rule of living? The young man or woman who signs the neat card described in the college article, and keeps it above his study-table as a reminder of a fixed purpose seriously formed, will find that the taking of this definite stand will be a help during the coming months of Christian association. The Walla Walla teachers and students have begun well. Let us bear that school on our hearts before the throne of grace.
W. E. H.
Medical Missionary Department
W. A. RUBLE, M. D. - - General Secretary
L. A. HANSEN - - Assistant Secretary
H. W. MILLER, M. D. - N. Am. Div. Secretary
NOTICES AND APPOINTMENTS
Camp-Meetings for 1913
PACIFIC UNION CONFERENCE
Arizona ........................ Nov. 13-23
SOUTHEASTERN UNION CONFERENCE
Florida, Lakeland .............. Oct. 30 to Nov. 9
NOTICES AND APPOINTMENTS
Thoughts Shape Feelings
WE can bring a reasonable degree of warmth into the coldest weather, if we will lay hold of the vessel in which the fire is, and keep it in our hand and close to our hearts. Choose what to think of, and feelings will follow thoughts.—Maclaren.
Massachusetts Conference
By H. C. Hartwell; H. B. Tucker
THE third annual session of the Massachusetts Conference will be held at South Lancaster, Mass., Oct. 7-12, 1913, for the purpose of electing officers for the ensuing year, and for the transaction of such other business as may properly come before the meeting. Each church is entitled to one delegate for its organization and to one delegate for each ten members. A full representation from each church is very much desired.
H. C. HARTWELL, President;
H. B. TUCKER, Secretary.
Massachusetts Conference Association of Seventh-Day Adventists
By H. C. Hartwell; H. B. Tucker
NOTICE is hereby given that the first annual session of the Massachusetts Conference Association of Seventh-day Adventists will be held at South Lancaster, Mass., in connection with the annual conference. The first meeting of the corporation will be called Wednesday, Oct. 8, 1913, at 3 P. M., for the purpose of electing officers for the ensuing year, and for the transaction of such other business as may properly come before the meeting.
H. C. HARTWELL, President;
H. B. TUCKER, Secretary.
Special Session of the Central California Conference
By J. H. Behrens; G. A. Wheeler
At a joint meeting of the Central California Conference Committee and the Armona school board it was voted "that the future policy of the Armona Academy and equipment be submitted to a special session of the conference to be called in connection with the coming camp-meeting, Oct. 30 to Nov. 9, 1913."
In harmony with the above action, a special meeting of the Central California Conference is called to convene at Laton, Cal., Oct. 30 to Nov. 9, 1913, for the transaction of the above-named business and any other business that may seem best to the regular delegates and people in conference assembled. The first session of the conference is called to meet on Monday, November 3, at 10:30 A. M.
By order of the conference committee.
J. H. BEHRENS, President;
G. A. WHEELER, Secretary.
Special Meeting of the Central California Conference Association
By J. H. Behrens; G. A. Wheeler
A MEETING of the Central California Conference Association is called to convene in connection with the special session of the conference at Laton, Cal. The regular delegates to the Central California Conference (unincorporated) are the constituency of the Central California Conference Association. The first meeting of the association is called for Wednesday, November 5, at 10:30 A. M.
J. H. BEHRENS, President;
G. A. WHEELER, Secretary.
The October “Watchman”
INTO what apartment of the heavenly sanctuary did Christ enter when he began his work as high priest? What is the significance of the expression “within the veil,” in Heb. 6:19, 20? Read the special series of articles, now being published in the Watchman, from the pen of Elder R. W. Parmele, on the subject of Christ’s priestly work. Series begins with the October issue. Address the Watchman, Nashville, Tenn.
Publishing Department
By N. Z. Town; W. W. Eastman
N. Z. TOWN - - - General Secretary
W. W. EASTMAN - - - N. Am. Div. Secretary
Training Church-Members for Bible Work
By E. M. Graham
WE are living in stirring times. The judgments of God are already in the earth. In view of these things we may expect soon to see the fulfilment of the following statement: “In visions of the night representations passed before me of a great reformatory movement among God’s people. Many were praising God. The sick were healed, and other miracles were wrought. A spirit of intercession was seen, even as was manifested before the great day of Pentecost. Hundreds and thousands were seen visiting families, and opening before them the word of God. Hearts were convicted by the power of the Holy Spirit, and a spirit of genuine conversion was manifest. On every side doors were thrown open to the proclamation of the truth. The world seemed to be lightened with the heavenly influence. Great blessings were received by the true and humble people of God. I heard voices of thanksgiving and praise, and there seemed to be a reformation such as we witnessed in 1844.”—“Testimonies for the Church,” Vol. IX, page 126.
In some of our conferences a movement has arisen to prepare our people for this work of opening before the people the word of God. Some of our ministers, realizing that our people, generally speaking, are not prepared to give clear, forceful Bible readings, have organized Bible reading classes in as many churches as possible. Instruction is given in methods of teaching the Bible. They are shown how to make up Bible readings, how to get into the homes to give them, in what manner to give them, how to keep to one subject at a time, how to meet objections, and other things that tend to make Bible work a success. The text-book used is the “Family Bible Teacher” pamphlet.
This is a good plan, one which it would be well to put into effect in every church where a minister or Bible worker is available to give the instruction. To be able intelligently to prepare and give a Bible reading on the various points of our faith will be a valuable asset to every Sabbath-keeper, especially when we remember that a time is coming when many will be called upon to give a reason for their faith before the courts of justice.
E. M. GRAHAM.
Obituaries
SHEAR.—Mrs. Lucinda S. Shear died at the home of her niece, in Battle Creek, Mich., Aug. 31, 1913, at the age of nearly ninety years. The funeral service was conducted by Elder H. Nicola, and the remains were brought to Quincy, her old home, for burial. The deceased accepted the third angel's message under the labors of Elder I. D. Van Horn more than forty years ago, and from that time until her death was a faithful Christian. Her heart was always open to the needs of the cause of God, to which she was a very liberal giver. O. S. THOMPSON.
VESEY.—Viola Gray Vesey was born at Asheville, N. C., May 18, 1891, and died at College Place, Wash., Aug. 28, 1913. She was baptized into the Seventh-day Adventist Church about ten years ago, and greatly desired to live, that she might devote her life to the Master's service. However, she was resigned to the will of God. The writer conducted the funeral service, assisted by Elder O. A. Johnson. W. W. STEWARD.
LUSADDER.—Mildred Lusadder, eight years of age, daughter of Mrs. May Lusadder, of Orlando, Fla., died July 24, 1913. Little Mildred delighted in the Sabbath-school, and all through her serious illness her desire was to have God's Word read, and to listen to the Bible stories. As the bereaved mother lays to rest the last one of her family, the Christian's hope is her comfort. Funeral services were conducted by the writer. W. H. HECKMAN.
LEONARD.—Martha M. Leonard was born in Ohio, Nov. 23, 1848, and died in Longmont, Colo., Aug. 29, 1913. Sister Leonard became a Seventh-day Adventist thirty years ago, while residing in Dakota. About four years ago her health began to fail, and a year later she came to Colorado. Her husband and children are comforted with the assurance that she sleeps in "the blessed hope." The funeral services were conducted by the writer. M. A. ALTMAN.
ABBEY.—T. Jefferson Abbey was born in Ontario County, New York, May 29, 1834, and died Sept. 2, 1913. He came to Michigan in 1853, and ten years later was united in marriage with Miss Zilpa Gillett, who survives him. Five years ago the deceased left his farm and came to live with his daughter. He embraced present truth twenty-five years ago, and remained a firm believer in the same to the day of his death. Besides his wife and daughter, two brothers and three sisters are left to mourn. W. E. VIDETO.
MANGOLD.—Cenovia Corina Mangold was born in Concordia, Entre Rios, Argentina, South America, Oct. 28, 1888, and died of yellow fever in Guayaquil, Ecuador, Aug. 10, 1913, aged 24 years, 9 months, and 12 days. She was ill only a few days and her suffering was intense, but she bore it with great patience and fell asleep with the hope of soon living in that land where death and suffering will be no more. Her husband, Elder S. Mangold, superintendent of the Ecuador Mission, and four children are left to mourn. Words of comfort were spoken from Rev. 21:3-5 by Pastor Zoilo Irigoyen, of the British Bible Society in Guayaquil. JOHN OSBORNE.
JEYS.—Died Aug. 12, 1913, at the home of his daughter near Grant, Nebr., our dear father, George Jeys. He was born in England Sept. 6, 1839, and was therefore at the time of his death nearly eighty-three years of age. He came to America in 1850, and moved to Iowa in 1854, where he resided for over fifty years. The last years of his life were spent at the home of his daughter, where he died. Father was married to R. Annie James, March 30, 1862. His companion, four sons, and two daughters survive. In 1860 he heard Moses Hull preach on the law of God. Later he attended meetings held by B. F. Snook, and at that time fully accepted the truths we hold as a people. Those were pioneer days of the message, and he was one of the first to receive the truth in Warren County, Iowa. During his lifetime he was sometimes harassed with doubts as to his own acceptance with God, but in the evening of his life, though his physical strength was waning, his grasp on God grew stronger, his fears melted away, and he died in the triumph of the Christian's hope. While our hearts are sad, we rejoice in the hope of the glorious gathering so soon to come. T. H. JEYS.
HOLLINGER.—Daniel Hollinger was born in Germany, Feb. 15, 1833, and died in Doty, Wash., Sept. 2, 1913. For about forty years he was a faithful member of the Seventh-day Adventist Church. He leaves a wife, two sons, and one daughter to mourn. The writer spoke words of comfort from Rev. 14:15. C. E. KNOX.
BISHOP.—Joseph Alvin Bishop was born at Sarasota, Fla., Sept. 8, 1908. He was accidentally killed Aug. 1, 1913, by the explosion of a kerosene can, at his home in Longboat, Fla. Little Joseph had a sweet disposition and is greatly missed by his parents, Brother and Sister Joseph Andreas Bishop, four brothers, and a sister, besides many relatives and friends. Words of comfort were spoken by the writer. W. H. HECKMAN.
ROSE.—Cora A. Miller was born in Rockwood, Wayne Co., Mich., Feb. 24, 1858. She was married to R. Rose in 1877, and to this union one child was born. The deceased united with the Seventh-day Adventist Church at Battle Creek, Mich., in 1897. She was a firm believer in the truths which we as a people hold, and always exerted a helpful influence at home and in the church. The last three years of her life were spent at Sanitarium, Cal., where she peacefully fell asleep in Jesus, Sept. 12, 1913. She rests in the St. Helena cemetery, awaiting the voice of the Life-giver. W. C. WHITE.
LEE.—Harry A. Lee died in the twenty-fourth year of his age, Sept. 14, 1913, in Chicago, Ill., as a result of a motorcycle accident. In the newspaper account of his death it was said, "He died to save another." While driving his motorcycle at a high rate of speed, he turned his machine quickly, in order to avoid hitting an aged man who was crossing the street, and as a result was violently thrown from the machine. He never regained consciousness. At the funeral service words of comfort were spoken by the writer from James 4:14, Elder M. H. Serns and H. P. Waldo assisting in the service. Brother Lee embraced the truth during the series of meetings which were held last winter in Chicago, and proved to be a devoted Christian and a faithful church-member to the day of his death. His case was a sad one indeed, as he had no living relatives. He was reared in a Roman Catholic orphanage and was a member of that church until the third angel's message found him. We are confident that we shall meet him in the resurrection morning. K. C. RUSSELL.
A New Series
By Editor
After thoroughly testing the matter, the Signs of the Times weekly has selected the first of November and the first of May as the dates for beginning their six months' series. These series have undergone a somewhat experimental stage, but have proved themselves convenient, helpful, and effectual in the missionary work of the people. They will now be made a permanent thing with our pioneer missionary paper. The next series will begin with the issue of November 11 and continue to April 28, twenty-five numbers in all.
Those who are now sending the Signs to others or taking clubs, for the series closing December 23, can extend these subscriptions to the close of this new series, including seventeen weeks, at the special rate of 40 cents each. It need not interfere with their plans at all.
Beginning with this new series, the Signs announces a special staff of editorial contributors composed of our leading general and foreign mission men, and we are assured of real, helpful, winning, timely issues of the paper, which has done such efficient work in the progress of this great movement.
In addition to these special contributors, there are about forty more of our leading men of wide and successful experience who will furnish important matter on various subjects from week to week, enough to fill the Signs every week brimful of the message.
It will be a paper by the people and for the people in their missionary endeavors.
In view of the place occupied by our literature in the proclamation of the truth for to-day, and the success that is attending the use of the Signs, you will surely desire to see this series reach a wide circulation. You will be depended upon in your own territory.
Watch for outlines of subjects, with writers, to appear a little later. But by all means, begin to plan, right now, a list of persons to whom you will have this series mailed.
The eleven articles by Elder I. H. Evans, to appear in the new series of the Signs, beginning November 11, are very important. The subject is “The Gospel of the Kingdom to the World in This Generation,” and it is developed in a most interesting way. They present particularly the greatness of missions and mission work. The subject itself, with what we know of the writer, is enough to convince us that they will be good. It will do your friends good to read them. It will do you good to provide them the privilege.
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Shall America Become Rome’s “Land of Promise”?
By Editor
In This Number Read, in Her Own Words, Rome’s Program “TO MAKE AMERICA DOMINANTLY CATHOLIC.” Also the Warning Against “Vaticanism,” Issued by the Union Republican Congressional Executive Committee, Washington, D. C., in 1876.
The famous Thomas Nast cartoons we are reproducing from the old files of “Harper’s Weekly,” on the Papacy, are well worth the price of a year’s subscription.
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Double Frontispiece: Nast Cartoon, “The Promised Land, as Seen From the Dome of St. Peter’s, Rome”—Photo of Pope Pius X Under American Flag.
Front Cover: Catholic America the Promised Land.
The Land of Promise (Catholic Utterances).
Archbishop Ireland’s Deceptive Speech.
Protestants Should be Accurate.
Vaticanism in Germany and the United States—Warning of Union Republican Congressional Executive Committee.
Growth of Catholic Church in America.
The Papacy Foretold in Prophecy—Prof. L. Gaussen on Daniel 7.
The Bible and the Believer.
St. Louis “Post-Despatch” Defends the Word “Protestant.”
The Gentle Art of Deceiving Protestants.
Some Startling Figures.
Twenty Other Striking Items.
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Fruit Cure, Healthful Cookery and Digestive Disorders Number
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Attractive Three-Color Cover
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Medicinal Value of Fruits
Cure of Chronic Constipation
History and Nature of Fruits
Blowing Wind-Instruments for Health
Some Simple Fruit Desserts
A Delicious Fruit Drink
How to Make Coffee Cakes — No. 2
Tobacco and Alcohol
Reducing the Meat Diet
Proper Diet for Kidney Disease
Cotter’s Saturday Night (revised)
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A Final Word
By W. T. Knox
MANY of the communications coming to the offices of the General Conference and Review and Herald contain most encouraging reports concerning the Harvest Ingathering campaign. These indicate that in all sections of the country a general and deep interest exists in the work to begin October 6. Every one seems to have accepted the standard set for the campaign,—$100,000 for missions,—and to have determined to have a part in it.
Too much, however, must not be taken for granted. Success will come only as the result of thorough organization, good leadership, persistent effort, and united action by all. The General and North American Division Conferences have sought to leave nothing undone that would promise to contribute to the success of the campaign.
The Review and Herald has printed half a million copies of the special number of the paper, of which more than three hundred thousand copies have already been sent out. Judging by the way the orders are being received, this edition will soon be exhausted. That there may be no disappointment in filling orders, every one should make sure of getting in requests for the paper and supplies at once, as some time will be required in case an extra edition is necessary.
There is an urgent necessity that this campaign be a decided success. In addition to furnishing such an excellent opportunity to place before the public some idea of our work and faith, the Mission Board is in great need of the financial assistance it may supply if all will work faithfully. The mission funds for the first six months of the year fell $80,000 short of the required amount. Beginning with July, we have undertaken to secure a fund for the relief of our training-schools and sanitariums by adding five cents a week per member to our regular mission offerings, making the standard twenty cents a week per member. In the two months of July and August, in which this plan has been in operation, we have come short $37,000. Thus we are confronted with a total deficit of $117,000, with the year two thirds gone. The General Conference is very seriously embarrassed by this shortage, as the very heavily increased demands made upon it, caused by the large number of recruits sent out to mission fields this year, have entirely depleted its treasury, and the present volume of work being carried on by it renders it imperative that the full amount of the standard of our mission offerings shall be realized.
There is no question but that a strong, united effort upon the part of all the members with this fine special number of the REVIEW will bring into the treasury more than enough to make up this deficit.
Remember the date of the campaign, October 6-10, and let every one plan to have a part in it. W. T. KNOX.
The Harvest Ingathering Number
By Editor
THE Harvest Ingathering number of the REVIEW bears date of October 9. It therefore becomes the regular issue of this journal for next week. As such it will be mailed to our regular subscribers.
Elder DeVinney Returning to Japan
ELDER F. H. DeVINNEY sends word that he and Mrs. DeVinney are returning to Japan, sailing from San Francisco on October 1. Since the General Conference they have been in New York and the Atlantic Union.
Nelsons Sail for South America
On September 23, from New York, A. G. and Mrs. Nelson, of the Southwestern Union, sailed for England, en route to Argentina and yet farther south. Brother Nelson attended the Foreign Mission Seminary last year, and he and his wife have responded to the call for a laborer in the Falkland Islands and Patagonia.
Elder and Mrs. Taylor Sail for Bermuda
IN the multiplicity of departures during the last month, we omitted to record the sailing of Elder H. F. and Mrs. Taylor, of New York, for the Bermuda Islands. While Sister Taylor teaches in the Bermuda school, Elder Taylor will engage in evangelistic work in this island field in the mid-Atlantic.
Blessings of Summer Gatherings
The rich blessing received at the General Conference last spring has been duplicated many times in the gatherings of our people this summer in various parts of the world. The reports of general meetings which have been received all tell of the progress of this movement, and of the spirit of faithfulness which is taking hold of the hearts of the believers.
Missionaries Ryd Depart for China
By the steamship “Mongolia,” sailing from San Francisco on October 1, Brother J. O. and Mrs. Ryd, of Jersey City, sailed for Shanghai, to engage in the work in China. Brother Ryd was formerly a missionary in China in connection with Swedish missions, having spent six or seven years in the field. On uniting with our denomination in this country, he attended school at the Swedish Seminary last year, and has engaged in tent work in New Jersey during the summer.
A Party for the Philippines
A PARTY for the Philippines sailed from San Francisco October 1, as follows: Elder L. V. and Mrs. Finster, returning from furlough, Elder Finster being superintendent of the Philippines Mission. With them sailed Dr. U. C. and Mrs. Fattebert, formerly of Mexico; W. E. and Mrs. Lanier, of the Foreign Mission Seminary; Elder R. E. and Mrs. Hay, of Colorado; and Robert and Mrs. Stewart, of Iowa. We rejoice that the force of workers is to be so materially strengthened in that great island field.
Special Program for Sabbath, October 4
By T. E. Bowen
A PROGRAM for Sabbath, October 4, has been sent out by the General Conference Committee for use in all the churches regarding the Harvest Ingathering campaign. Sabbath and Sunday, October 4 and 5, can be profitably spent in studying the Missions REVIEW itself, the local needs, and definitely assigning territory for the campaign. Conference officers are arranging in many sections of the field so that the laborers can spend some time with the churches this year in this splendid work. This cannot fail to yield very gratifying results.
There will be no Second Sabbath Readings sent out for October.
T. E. BOWEN.
Italian Work in Chicago
SENDING to the REVIEW a report of the Italian work in Chicago, Elder O. A. Olsen, secretary of the North American Foreign Department of the General Conference, says of the efforts of Brother Calderone, our Italian laborer in that city: “He began work in Chicago the latter part of January, 1912. He has worked all alone, and with a difficult class of people, but up to the present time ten have been baptized, and there are as many more keeping the Sabbath who will in due time unite with us. Altogether, there are some thirty families who are showing an interest and studying the truth. Considering everything, the results of efforts among the Italians are equal to the results of efforts among any other class of people. This should be an encouragement to our conferences to see that work is taken up among them. We have just started the printing of a quarterly sheet in the Italian language here in Chicago. The Italians are greatly pleased with this little paper, and I trust that it will become a great help to work among that people.”
