Our meeting for the Scotch Mission field was held in Glasgow, beginning January 2 and closing January 6. Preceding the annual business meeting, we held a workers’ meeting at which the canvassers in Scotland, as well as the ministers and Bible workers, assembled for study and counsel. The Lord came very near in this meeting, and all felt that it was profitable. Brother Joyce, the general canvassing agent for the British Union Conference, was present from the first, and rendered valuable assistance. Later Brother MacLay, president of the North England Conference, and Brother Meredith, chairman of the Welsh Mission field, joined us, and rendered efficient service in the general meeting.
The attendance of our people was very good indeed. We had representatives from Wick, in the far north, to Mauchline, in the south. All the business of the mission was conducted in the most satisfactory way, and it was evident from the first that the Lord was present to guide in the plans for the work the coming year. Elder Haughey was re-elected chairman of the mission committee.
Sabbath was a blessed day for all present. The Lord came in in a special way, and cemented hearts together. Difficulties that had formerly existed in the church were removed, and all felt that the Lord was preparing the way for a greater work to be wrought in that field than had yet been accomplished.
During the year 1906 twenty-three were baptized, and seven were added by vote, making an increase of thirty in all. The present membership of the field is 152; tithe, $1,448, an increase of $161 over 1905; offerings, $370, or an increase of $87 over the previous year. The field begins the new year with six workers. They have sixteen canvassers, reporting book sales to the amount of $8,466 for the year.
British Union Meeting
The British Union Conference Committee met March 4-8, for the purpose of auditing the accounts of the past year, and laying plans for the work of the coming year, and especially to give careful consideration to the work in our British East African Mission. Two more workers were selected for this field, who will doubtless be sent out early in June. We are glad to report progress in the mission work in Africa. Brother Carscallen states that he has erected a permanent mission home at the station near Kisumu, and that he has secured three hundred and twenty acres of land at a very reasonable rate. They have had thirty natives in their employ in the erection of buildings, and such work as is necessary in getting the place into suitable condition for missionary operations. Thus far they have not suffered serious illness, although Brother Enns, from the German East African Mission, was taken ill of black water fever; but he is rapidly recovering. Brethren Carscallen and Nyambo have escaped illness thus far. The members of the General European Committee who were in London voted to appropriate nine hundred dollars of its surplus funds of 1906 to the British East African Mission. This gift is greatly appreciated by our brethren in this field.
While the Lord has greatly blessed us in raising funds for the establishment of this new station, yet with the small constituency that we have in our field, it would have been almost impossible for us to collect sufficient money to get the work started without assistance.
We are glad to say that thus far we have been able to meet all the expenses with the assistance received from the General European Conference, and we hope that hereafter we shall be able to meet the entire expense from British Union funds.
Plans were laid for the beginning of our work on the new property where the headquarters of our British Union institutions are to be located.
South England Conference
The South England Conference convened March 8-12 for its annual meeting, in North London. A goodly number were present from the beginning, and the blessing of the Lord was very manifest. Preceding the conference, a workers’ meeting was held especially for the benefit of the canvassers in the field. Brother Joyce conducted this, with the assistance of the workers that were in attendance at the British Union Committee meeting.
Brethren Conradi, Dail, MacLay, Haughey, Altman, and Meredith were present throughout the meeting, and gave most valuable assistance.
Elder W. H. Wakeham, the president, in his annual address was able to report fifty-nine received by baptism, bringing up their membership to 642. Their tithe was $8,842; their offerings amounted to nearly $1,300, and their book sales to $8,120. They have thirteen conference workers in the field, and twenty-one canvassers. Elder Wakeham was re-elected president of the conference.
Among the resolutions unanimously adopted, we mention the following:—
“Whereas, The Lord in his kind providence has opened the way for the British Union Conference to secure a very suitable property, well located, for our union institutions, and,—17
“Whereas, Quite a large sum is still needed to complete the payment for this property, and for the erection of the necessary buildings, therefore,—
“Resolved, That we, as members of the union conference, express our gratitude to the Lord, by each personally giving a liberal thank-offering, as far as possible in cash, otherwise in pledges to be met during the current year.
“Whereas, The Review and Herald keeps us informed with regard to the progress of the work throughout the world, and the Missionary Worker, our own local field,—
“Resolved, That we urge all our conference workers and church officers, to interest our people in these papers, with a view to getting a copy of each into every Sabbath-keeping home.
“Resolved, That our Sabbath-schools be asked to supply their teachers regularly with the Sabbath School Worker, and their children’s classes with the Youth’s Instructor and Little Friend; these to be supplied from funds other than the regular Sabbath-school offerings.”
Perfect harmony prevailed throughout the meeting. When the resolution concerning our new institutions was under discussion, $608.75 was raised from among those in attendance at the meeting toward the building fund. There was also considerable interest manifested in the discussion of the resolution concerning the Sabbath-school work, and it was unanimously decided that all supplies should be provided for outside of the Sabbath-school offerings, thus leaving these wholly free for mission work.
All in attendance at the meeting returned to their homes greatly encouraged, determined to devote their lives more fully to the advancement of the third angel’s message in the future, and thus hasten the coming of our dear Lord.
Workers’ Meeting in North England
A workers’ meeting was held in the North England Conference March 11. This was conducted by Elders MacLay and Haughey and Brother Joyce. On Wednesday, the thirteenth, Elder Conradi, Brother Dail, and I joined them. We found a large number of workers assembled, and the presence of the Lord very manifest in all the services.
Thursday evening, March 14, the annual conference of North England began, closing the nineteenth. From the first, the attendance was very encouraging, it being larger than last year. The business of the conference was conducted expeditiously and harmoniously throughout. Elder MacLay was re-elected president of the conference.
The report of the president was very encouraging. Three new churches were received into the conference—one located at Manchester, one at Darby, and one at Wallsend, near Newcastle-on-Tyne. One hundred and seventy-six new members were received in 1906, or thirty-eight more than the previous year, making its membership 662. The tithe for the year was $8,990.73, an increase of $2,379.99 over 1905. The offerings came to $1,735.79, or an increase of $73.10 above the previous year; the book sales to $10,121.78, representing an increase of $2,885.84 over 1905. They have twenty conference workers, and eighteen book canvassers, besides a large number of paper workers.
From this it may be seen that the growth in this conference has been very substantial, both as to membership and as to means. Undoubtedly the people in this part of the British Union field are more easily reached with the truth than in any other portion of the British Isles. They are not so reserved in their manner as in other parts of the country, and are more ready to investigate. One very encouraging feature was the fact that throughout the year but one had apostatized from the faith.
The meeting closed with a most excellent praise service. The brethren and sisters return to their homes full of faith and hope for the future.
The Work in Ireland
Wednesday evening, March 20, Elder Conradi, Brother Dail, and I left Birmingham, en route to Ireland. Thursday morning we arrived at Rostrevor, where Dr. Bell, with a small corps of workers, has recently opened a new sanitarium, a continuation of the one formerly conducted in Belfast. The equipment of the institution is not yet quite complete, but when it is finished, they will have a very thoroughly equipped sanitarium, although the accommodation for patients will be limited. However, if the patronage increases so as to build up the institution, additions to the present building can easily be made. The location is certainly ideal, it being situated about four hundred feet above the sea, overlooking Carlingford Lough, with the Mourne Mountains in the rear, sheltering it from the cold winds, and making it an ideal health resort. It can be reached from Belfast in about two hours’ ride on the railway, and is about two and a half hours from Dublin. We spent Thursday at the sanitarium, looking over the place, and counseling with the local board concerning future plans for the institution. Friday morning we went on to Belfast, where the general meeting for Ireland was held.
The attendance was not large, but the blessing of the Lord was manifest. Reports of the various workers showed that substantial progress has been made during the year. The tithe for 1906 was $2,074.79, showing an increase of $902.99 over 1905, an average of $23.57 per capita. The offerings were $331.81, an increase of $171.20 over 1905. The book sales were $4,557.77, or $1,894.61 more than for the previous year.
Brother Altman was re-elected chairman of the mission, and the seven workers and eight book canvassers, besides a few who are devoting their time to the paper work, all start out with good courage for the coming year.
As yet we have made little progress in the Catholic portion of Ireland. During a portion of the year two Bible workers have been located in Dublin, and a few have accepted the truth as the result. They report a good interest among some, but they have not yet been able to reach the Catholic district. It was decided to pitch a tent in Dublin during the summer, provided the Lord opens the way for them to secure a suitable location.
Brethren Mussen and Whiteside, located near Coleraine, have been meeting with good success in their labors; but more recently very bitter opposition has been aroused. One night a mob assaulted the house, breaking nearly all the windows; but this effort of the enemy only resulted in creating sympathy for the workers, and greater interest on the part of a number of people. The workers are planning on following up this interest with a tent effort during the summer.
The brethren are very grateful to our people in America for having furnished them with two new tents. They plan to use these during the summer months to the best possible advantage.
E. E. Andross.
District of Columbia
By K. C. Russell
The Lord has been richly blessing his people in the District of Columbia, who have been faithfully and loyally co-operating with him in seeking to advance the third angel’s message in this important center. We are assured that Satan will focus his efforts at the very heart of our work, with the hope of defeating the purpose of God. We have already experienced something of his evil designs in overthrowing some who had not been building upon the “sure foundation.”
Owing to the fact that we had no minister to labor for the white race in Washington during the past winter, and our general men were loaded down with their various lines of work, we did not conduct any public effort in the city as heretofore. Brother Geo. A. Stevens conducted a series of Sunday evening services in Georgetown, and the writer conducted a few Sunday evening meetings in the Memorial church as time and opportunity permitted. During the winter months our aggressive work in the District was confined principally to Bible work and the distribution of our literature—the two ways that we believe a most effective work can be done in a city like Washington, where it is difficult to secure an outside attendance.
Brother Stevens will do missionary work at the Jamestown Exposition (Va.) this summer. Brother G. H. Clarke will spend a portion of his time this season in the canvassing work in the District.
In view of our great need of a minister who could devote his entire time to pastoral and aggressive evangelistic work in the city of Washington, we succeeded in securing Elder B. L. House, of the Ohio Conference. He began his labors the first of March. He has been holding Sunday evening services in the Memorial church for several weeks, and at this writing the outlook is very encouraging. As soon as the weather will warrant, he, with a corps of workers, will begin a series of tent-meetings in the city.
The District Committee are encouraging, in a material way, consecrated students to connect with this effort, in taking up the sale of our literature, doing Bible work, and also in doing Christian visiting. This is a work that every conference should take hold of more heartily than many have. Daily studies will be held for the workers by those in charge of the meetings.
Elder M. C. Strachan has been secured to labor for the colored race in the District of Columbia. He will also begin a series of tent-meetings in the city of Washington, as soon as consistent. Pray that the Lord will signally bless his efforts to bring the light of this precious truth to this dear people, whom Satan is seeking to deceive and keep in darkness.
It is the policy of those in charge of the work in the District of Columbia not to consume any more money than is necessary for the best interests of our work, thus placing the surplus tithe in the hands of the General Conference to be used in carrying on the work in other18more needy fields. At our last annual meeting, held March 3, 1907, we voted a surplus of $3,697.58 to the General Conference. Why should we not economize in our home field with its superabundance of facilities, and send on our surplus funds to the needy fields in the regions beyond?
It has been gratifying to note the willingness and dispatch with which some of our churches in the District have taken hold in responding to the different calls which have been made of late. It will be remembered how readily they raised their share of the $150,000 fund.
Recently two educational conventions have been held in the District—one in the Takoma Park church, and the other in the Memorial church. At the latter, a call was made for donations and pledges toward an educational fund with which to help worthy students in obtaining an education, and there was raised in cash and pledges the sum of two hundred and fifteen dollars. Why should not every church do likewise? What object could be more worthy than to aid earnest and consecrated young men and women in fitting themselves to carry this message to those in darkness?
The special Signs campaign was entered into heartily by most of our people in the District, and about seven hundred copies of the Signs were pledged to be taken.
The Takoma Park church has decided to erect a church building, and also a building in which to conduct a church-school. It is hoped to have these ready for occupancy this fall. These buildings have been a dire necessity for a long time, as our people in Takoma Park have been obliged to hold their church services in a hall that is used for various purposes, and is also located so near the main line of the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad that it is often necessary for the speaker to pause several times during an address because of passing trains.
Pray that the Lord may bless every effort put forth in harmony with his purpose to build up the cause here at the center of his work in the earth, and paralyze every effort which is exerted against it. K. C. RUSSELL.
The Work in Southern Florida
By J. W. Manns
LAKELAND.—Since the close of our camp-meeting last fall, my work has continued at this place among those who took their stand for the truth. The number here is about twelve. We are pleased to see the interest manifested, and we believe a bright future awaits this company.
We began the latter part of December to raise money for the purpose of erecting a small church. This effort the Lord greatly blessed, and by the first of April we had all our rough material on the ground. We are very sure that God's blessing is resting upon this little band of faithful believers.
I began work in Tampa, accompanied by my brother, C. G. Manns. We held Bible studies from house to house, and followed this with a series of tent-meetings. Our attendance of both white and colored people was very good. Our meetings closed May 19, leaving a good interest. One brother took his stand for the truth. I am also glad to say that my brother met with good success in the canvassing work. We pray the blessing of the Lord to rest upon the work in Tampa, that a church may be brought out in this large city. J. W. MANNS.
The Avondale School Press
By E. C. Chapman
A Review of the Past Seven Years' Work, and Its Present Prospects
During the year 1899 light was given through the spirit of prophecy that a printing-office should be established at Avondale. The outlook, at the time, was in some respects forbidding, as the school was struggling under the heavy load of an indebtedness of £4,600. The sanitarium, Health Food Company, and the conferences were all in a similar condition of financial perplexity, which seemed to be increasing from year to year. School printing-offices, too, had not a good reputation in the minds of many. Yet at such a time the brethren were advised to launch another enterprise. Notwithstanding that the school board looked upon the enterprise with some forebodings, the institution was launched with a meager equipment.
AVONDALE SCHOOL PRINTING-OFFICE
Seven years ago we arrived here to connect with the printing work, which was then located in a small room in the carpenter's shop. As we take a retrospective glance over the years that have passed, we are strongly impressed that truly the Lord hath wrought for us, and has, at the same time, demonstrated the soundness of the counsel given by the spirit of prophecy nearly eight years ago.
Each year since 1901 has witnessed a growth in the work of the Avondale School Press. The financial aspect, which was at first very unpromising, has greatly changed. Confidence has been established, and our credit is now excellent with the wholesale houses. The printing work, which was at first separate from the school, has, for about three years, been under the watch-care and management of the school board, and this change has proved advantageous to both parties. The sphere of work and the influence of the press have been enlarged, the confidence of the brethren in the proper conduct of the business has been increased, the present worth of the school has been augmented, and the educational phase of the enterprise has been more than doubled, as the result of the change.
Our force of regular employees now numbers twenty, all of whom, with the exception of the one in charge, are connected with the school family as students. Besides the twenty regular helpers, there are twelve young people of the school who are members of the industrial class, and work with us at certain periods each week.
Among our helpers are many apt and promising young people who have a definite aim in training for the Lord's work. And while we have been glad to see some of our workers leaving us for the mission fields during the past year, we have others gaining a fitting up for service. There are but few of these young people who would be able to attend our school, because of lack of funds, if it were not for the arrangement of the industrial department, and for the credit which accrues to the students therefrom.
During the month that has just passed, we have had the pleasure of moving into the new building that has just been erected for the printing work. It is forty-two feet in breadth by eighty feet in length, and seems to be just what the work requires. It has cost us about four hundred pounds. The building was erected by students and teachers; and the arduous labor of arranging shafting, and moving heavy machinery and material, without missing an issue of any of our publications, has been entirely accomplished by workers of the school family.
We are now printing regularly the Australasian Good Health, which is an illustrated monthly publication of about seven thousand circulation, the Union Conference Record, which is an eight-page weekly, the eight-page monthly Tahitian paper called Te Maramarama, which means “the light,” and also the four-page Rarotongan paper, which is now registered as a newspaper and called Tuatua Mou. We have been producing tracts, papers, and books in eight languages, and soon two more East Indian languages will be added to the list. We have just shipped the first case of an illustrated edition of “Christ Our Saviour” in Romanized Malay, to Singapore. There are still scores of tongues in our mission territory untouched by us.
May God guide, that the work may grow as he sees fit, for his name's sake, is our prayer. E. C. CHAPMAN.
PAGE SHEPARD
By Page Shepard
Mississippi
NATCHEZ.—After a week of fervent prayer-meetings, in which there was earnest seeking after God, we rejoice to acknowledge the unmistakable evidences that God was leading by his Spirit, convicting and converting and turning our hearts to him with longings for righteousness.19Three accepted the whole truth, and wished to be baptized; so Sabbath, May 25, early in the morning we went to a place agreed upon to carry out the solemn ordinance of baptism.
The thrilling power of God's Holy Spirit was felt by all in a marked degree. Our hearts were filled with the unutterable love of God, and praises for the sanctifying power of the truth.
PAGE SHEPARD
South America's Need Urgent
By J. W. Westphal
There are forty-five million souls in the territory of the South American Union Conference. This embraces all of South America excepting Panama, Colombia, Venezuela, and the Guianas, and is twice the size of the United States. Two main languages are spoken—Portuguese in Brazil, and Spanish in the other republic. Besides these there are representatives from almost every nation under heaven here—English, Dutch, German, French, Italian, Chinese, etc. Hosts of Indians are here, a small remnant, however, of the original number. Some are wild and savage, others are domesticated, speaking different languages. A few can speak the national tongues. Many have accepted the paganized Christianity of the Catholic Church. Many more have never heard the name of Christ, while a few have heard of and accepted the Prince of Peace. A hundred thousand Indians are said to live in the little republic of Paraguay, with one Protestant mission among them. In the same country there are more than as many more half castes who know only the Indian language, and are as ignorant and superstitious as the aborigines. This condition exists in more than one South American country.
This people, once bound by the shackles of Rome, have longed to be free. One by one they have burst the bands that held them. The hand of Rome is compelled, but not without a desperate struggle, to loosen its grip. Liberty of heart and mind is asserting itself. After centuries of darkness and oppression the gospel may be freely preached nearly everywhere.
With the risen light there comes a cloud. The struggle for liberty in its fullest, truest sense is not over, but just begun. Rome has yielded, but has not given up. What she has lost in the open conflict she is determined to restore by subtlety. She will use to the re-establishment of her power and principles the hands that have broken them.
What has broken her power?—Protestantism, as developed in the Reformation, as preached by Christians, as revealed in the one and only true Protestant nation, the United States. The tide of liberty has swept back and forth until it has washed nearly every shore with its healing flood, and men have settled down to think that it is a lasting thing.
The torch of liberty brilliantly lighted on America's shores, has slowly and gradually penetrated the darkest corners of the earth; but when oppression threatens in America, her example in oppression is more quickly followed than was her example in liberty.
The Sunday law crusade long ago reached South America. In Argentina every place of business that cared to be open was open all day Sunday five years and ago. To-day nearly every business is closed by law. Following the famous Sunday law of Constantine, work is permitted in seed- and harvest-time in the country, but many things are absolutely forbidden. Catholic priest and Protestant minister stand side by side in their appeals for civil power in behalf of religious institutions; and this in the pretense of a reformation.
Everything shows that our time to work is short. Already we have delayed too long. We pray that scores of our young men, the students from our schools, will turn their minds and hearts to the needs of neglected South America in this our opportune hour; and that its principal languages may be made living languages in our missionary training-schools. J. W. WESTPHAL.
First Baptism in Cuba
By E. W. Snyder
SABBATH, May 18, will long be remembered by the few of the Havana church who were privileged to witness the first baptism celebrated in Cuba by believers in the third angel's message. On this day our first Sabbath-keeper (Cuban) went forward with another brother who recently accepted the truth. The first mentioned began to obey last August, but because of tobacco and some other things to get rid of, it was not thought best to urge him forward until he had gained a complete victory. The other brother referred to took the step while experiencing a severe trial. Because of the Sabbath he had just lost his employment, and this, with a family of seven dependent on him for support, meant no small struggle for him, but he is learning that faith is that which gives us the victory over the world; and although he has had great opposition from his relatives, he is of good courage. He has found temporary employment where he can keep the Sabbath, and in due time will go to S. Claudio, an American colony, where one of our brethren is in charge of the work. This will favor this Cuban brother's keeping the Sabbath there.
Others have also asked for baptism, but we think it not advisable to hurry them in this step until they are thoroughly rid of all their vices. The brother first referred to is quite zealous to assist us in the work, and accompanies us to all our meetings and Bible readings. We trust that he will sometime develop into a good worker among his people. Recently, through his introduction, we met a family at La Playa, a seaside resort near our home. Last week we held our first meeting at this place, with a good interest, and we are hopeful that some will obey.
In other parts of Cuba there are also omens of progress. A recent report from Brother Wilson, of the Omaja American Colony, brings the cheering news that a Baptist minister and his wife have taken hold of the truth, which brings their company up to nine; and three there are asking for baptism. It is with regret that we have to defer responding to this request, but the interest here among the Cubans is such that it can not be left at present. As the eastern part of Cuba is from five hundred to six hundred miles distant from Havana, we are asking the Mission Board to send us a man for that part of the island, and our prayer is that this call may not long wait for a response. As we become better acquainted with the field, we are convinced that it is ripe for the harvest; and what we see in Omaja might be accomplished in many places if brethren from our great home land, full of the spirit of sacrifice and the love of Christ, would come here and settle; but for the ease-loving and home-comfort-regarding class there is no place in Cuba, and they would be disappointed if they came here.
Before concluding this report, we would add that our industrial school at Santa Lucia is getting a good start, and Brother Wolcott writes that weekly meetings have been appointed, giving those connected with the school opportunity to present present truth to the people. They are all of good courage.
To any who desire to come this way in order to lift in this needy field, we shall be glad to give any information desired.
E. W. SNYDER.
Marianao, Cuba.
Field Notes
BROTHER S. SWINSON reports the baptism of seven persons at Sparta, Wis., May 4.
FIVE persons were baptized at Minneapolis, Minn., May 4, as the result of work done by Brethren A. W. Kuehl and F. E. Rew.
BROTHER C. H. KESLAKE writes that nine have accepted the truth in Newfoundland during the winter, and there is still an excellent interest.
BROTHER E. G. OLSEN reports the addition of two members to the church at Cedar Rapids, and three at Cresco during his recent visit among the churches in northeastern Iowa.
FOUR persons of one family were baptized into the name of Jesus Christ, May 11, and united with the believers at Defiance, Ohio. Meetings had been held by Brother John P. Gaede.
SINCE the last of February Brother T. Godfrey has been holding meetings at Knoxville, Iowa, with good interest. Seven persons have already declared in favor of the message brought, three of whom have been baptized.
BROTHER G. W. REASER, president of the Southern California Conference, reports the organization of a church at Imperial, May 25. He expects the membership to increase materially as a number of our people are locating in the valley.
THE church at Claremore, I. T., has been much encouraged by meetings held with them by Brethren Andrew Nelson and M. H. Gregory. Quite a good outside interest was manifested, and near the close of the meetings ten persons were baptized, and eleven joined the church.
THE work among the Germans of Cleveland, Ohio, is onward. Brother G. P. Gaede reports six more adults as having recently begun to keep the Sabbath. The brethren there are assisting by Christian Help work, selling papers and tracts, and doing house-to-house work with The Family Bible Teacher and tracts.
Medical Missionary Band
By Millie Rogers
THINKING it might be of interest to the Medical Department to know of the interest felt in medical missionary work in Union College, a brief account will be given of the purpose, organization, and work of our band.
Believing that the medical work should be closely correlated with missionary work, and wishing to study the different phases of the same, a medical missionary band was formed. Our first meeting was held Oct. 4, 1906. Miss Aural Jordan was chosen leader of the band, and proved herself well fitted for the duties of her office. Miss Cora Marshall was chosen secretary. These officers were to serve during the fall term. About thirty members were enrolled at our first meeting.
It was decided that the aims of our band should be to make a special study of our medical institutions, to obtain a ‘better insight into their nature, methods, and work, and the relation of the same to the third angel’s message. We also desired to study the different phases of the medical missionary work, in order that we might, through the knowledge thus acquired, obtain an understanding of the underlying principles of the work, and thus our interest in the same be quickened. We little comprehended, at the time of its organization, what a broad field lay before us, nor did we realize the benefit we should individually receive from it.
Among the many good mottoes suggested for our band, we selected “Humanity needs our service.” It was decided that the book “Ministry of Healing” be made the subject of special study as a part of our work.
In order to develop the various phases of our work to be carried on throughout the year, committees were appointed on bibliography, on study of “Ministry of Healing,” on correspondence, on program, on history, on medical missionary work outside of our denomination, and on history of medical missionary work in our denomination.
These committees were retained throughout the year, and as a result of their earnest efforts much valuable information was obtained in regard to the leading features of our medical missionary work.
Band prayer-meetings were held every Tuesday, and our regular programs were rendered every Thursday. To give a further idea concerning the nature of the work carried on by the band, I will give a few of the chief subjects considered: “Lives of Leading Medical Missionaries,” “A Bird’s-eye View of Our Medical Work in the United States,” “Luke’s View of Christ as a Medical Missionary,” “Medical Missionary Work in Our Cities,” “The Ideal Physician,” “Reports from the Various Fields,” and “Practical Experiences of Nurses.”
Two special programs were presented in chapel to all the students. The programs were, “A Survey of Medical Work,” and a temperance program.21
The present officers are: Leader, Mr. I. S. Irwin; Assistant leader, Miss Millie Rogers; Secretary, Miss Marie Eden; Assistant Secretary, Miss Clara Johnson.
The work has progressed very nicely throughout the year, and plans are being made for the continuance of the band next year. Every member has been led to a better appreciation of the high calling of the medical missionary, and also to a greater realization of the broad harvest-fields that lie before us.
