Earlier text: Candid Admissions by a Roman Catholic HistorianThe European Division
By L. R. CONRADI
The first six months of 1911 clearly show the marked blessings of God resting upon the work throughout the European Division. During this time not less than 2,500 souls were taken into the church, by far the greatest number ever uniting with us in a like period of time. Our net gain in membership during this time was 1,718, bringing our membership to 23,666 at the end of the second quarter. The greatest increase of membership is in the two German unions. The East German leads in Europe. While the work is being strengthened in the established conferences and unions, populous though these fields may be and great their wants, there is a constant increase of interest in the less favored mission fields. While all rejoice to hear of the steady growth in their own conferences, yet they rejoice even more as they see the work advance in the difficult fields beyond. The steady growth of the work attracts more and more public attention. In the last census of 1910 the government published specific statistics of our people. The work of our missions in Africa appears in the regular evangelical statistics, and is more or less commented upon. Yet the enemy is not asleep, and here and there efforts are being made of such a nature as one would not dream of in countries like the United States. All our brethren throughout the world who have prayed for our faithful men in prison will be interested to learn that one of our dear brethren who has suffered so long has finally been released; even the jailer where he was lodged supported the plea for clemency in his11case, and two and one-half years of the allotted sentence have been remitted. For five long years he has suffered for the truth's sake, ever looking to his Master as his strength, and his firmness has attracted much attention and comment, especially among the clergy, who tried in vain to divert him from the truth. In Russia the work is also advancing, and our membership is fast nearing the 5,000 mark. One dear Russian brother is settled now at Irkutsk, in the very heart of Siberia, and from that place is extending the work throughout that vast field. The headquarters of the Siberian Union has been established in Saratof, and that new union now has nearly 1,000 members. We must remember that in the Russian empire, with its 160,000,000 people speaking many languages, we have only fifty workers. What might be done, if we had three or four times that number! Considerable portions of Russia are again threatened with famine, and especially the Siberian Union Mission field. People are actually starving there, and appeals come to us to assist even our own people who are suffering because of crop failures. Brethren H. Dirksen and F. F. Oster are now situated at Urmia, Persia, and find that the most favorable place while the present political difficulties continue. In the Levant Union, Brethren E. E. Frauchiger and W. C. Ising had a well-attended tent-meeting at Haifa, in Palestine. Brother Z. G. Baharian is laboring in the very heart of old Armenia. Brother A. M. Buzugherian writes of a good interest near Adana. In spite of the war, our canvassing work seems to gain steadily in Constantinople and its vicinity. We are now getting out some Arabic publications. We hope soon to push our work into Mesopotamia. Our workers in Egypt are also arranging for good winter efforts. Brethren A. Grundset and P. N. Lindegren are active in the work around Asmara, Eritrea, and are getting ready for their winter school. Brother E. Lorntz has safely arrived there. He is studying the Tigre, and we hope will be a good additional help to them. In British East Africa the interest seems to be spreading, and from the surrounding country and the islands come urgent calls for out-schools. Our workers are asking for a mission boat, so they can conduct out-schools with greater ease. This seems the more necessary, as we thus far have not been able to obtain more mission sites; but the prospects in this respect are brighter. We are sorry, however, that Brother H. H. Brooks, on account of failing health, has to return to England with his family. He had an operation, and has done all in his power to recover his health there, but in vain. During my stay in England, Brother F. A. Spearing and his wife accepted the call to Africa, and are getting ready to sail next spring. But this will only fill the gap made by the return of Brother and Sister Brooks. In the German Mission on the southern part of the Victoria Nyanza, Brother B. Ohme and his workers are pushing ahead. Dr. F. W. Vasenius and family and Brother R. Stein and his wife have safely arrived, to strengthen the hands of our workers there. Sister E. Rassler, who after the death of her husband courageously pushed on the work in that field, had additional attacks of blackwater fever, and consequently returned home with her child. Otherwise, the health of our workers in that part of the field seems to be quite good, and they are working hard in the establishment of new stations. Two young men, Brethren F. Bornath and R. Munzig, are at present studying the Swahili at the Hamburg Colonial Institute, and expect to go to that field next spring. Brother E. Kotz reports steady progress in the Pare district. There are about thirty candidates for baptism in his class. The schools there are well attended. Brother E. C. Enns and wife are on their way back to Africa, and will labor in Vunta, the fourth new station in the Pare district. A few days ago we received the sad news from the Latin Union that our dear brother, Pietro Creanza, who came a few years ago from America accompanied by his large family, to labor among his people in Italy, has died at the early age of thirty-six years, leaving a widow with six children. Brother L. P. Tieche was visiting among the companies in Italy at the time. They buried Brother Creanza Sabbath forenoon, and in the afternoon of the same day five dear souls were buried in baptism. These had been brought to a knowledge of Christ by Brother Creanza's faithful labors. Italy, with its 34,000,000 people, and only five gospel workers, will feel this loss very keenly. Elder J. C. Raft has been in Iceland for a time, assisting Brother Olaf Olsen to start in the work there. He reports hopefully for the future in that field. The work in Scandinavia shows nearly 200 added to the church in the first half of this year. Skodsborg has had a very favorable season, and everything seems to promise well for the growth of this important institution. In Hamburg our new publishing house, which was greatly needed, is nearing completion, and we hope by the new year to be able to occupy it. A new branch office of the Hamburg House will be started in Budapest, Hungary, as local conditions seem to make it necessary. The few months I spent at home have been rather busy ones. Very important literary work occupied my whole time. In my research new evidences are continually coming to light, even from the church Fathers, showing that during the dark ages, from 200 to 700 A. D., there were many Sabbath-keeping Christians, upon whom the popular church trod with an iron heel. The more we investigate the historical records and the Word of God itself, the brighter the Sabbath truth shines. Although Europe may be in great commotion, with the alarm of war, the tumult of riots, financial crises, and difficulties of all sorts, yet the Lord's hand is over all. He restrains the winds, and the glad tidings come from the four corners of the field that God's truth is advancing. It is more than seven years since the first plea was made for some one to begin work for the Karens. During a visit to Burma, Elder J. L. Shaw became interested in this nation, and wrote telling of the openings for Christian missions among them. The following year Brother L. F. Hansen and I wrote several articles for our periodicals, calling attention to the fact that even new tribes of Karens were being found at this late day which held the same traditions that those already known held, thus being especially susceptible to gospel influences. Again and again in the last six years, the workers in Burma have written appeals for a man and his wife to be sent to work among this neglected people. At each biennial conference of the India Mission a resolution has been passed asking for such help. This call is the longest unanswered call of any sent from this field. At the last meeting of the advisory board of the India Mission, an action was taken asking me to write again for the REVIEW, setting forth the reasons that seem to make it imperative that we begin work without further delay. It is admitted, I believe, by all that the traditions of the Karens make them more ready to receive the good tidings than any other heathen tribe in the world. They say that their demon-worship is inspired only by fear, because the knowledge of the great God was taken from them, owing to their sins. They say that he promised again to reveal himself to them. They expected that this would be done by fair-faced messengers from the West. They have preserved an account of the creation that is much like that of the Biblical record. The flood is also remembered in their folk-lore. Other things, I am told, indicate that they must once have had light upon things that are taught in the Word. In the days of the Burmese kings, the Karens suffered much from the rulers. The result was that they hid away in the hills. Since the British have ruled, and they have found security in the more fertile plains, many, thrown into contact with the Burman Buddhists, have accepted Buddhism. Such are much harder to reach with Christianity than are their demon-worshiping brethren. Why should we wait? From the borders of Siam on the south, to the undefined territory to the north of Burma, fragments of this interesting people are found. Being without a written language till the missionaries began work for them, differences have sprung up; and yet it is said that the person who knows one of the dialects can readily learn others. It was among the Karens near Moulmein that Dr. Judson and his associates first labored. There they gathered the12first-fruits of the harvest of the Karens. The last branch of the tribe to be found is located many days' journey from the railway, partly in Burmese and partly in Chinese territory, away in the north. The Baptist missionary who wrote concerning these latter ones, reported that he had had inquirers come from a distance of ten days' journey in opposite directions from his mission stations. Recently a Karen man was persecuted and brought before the civil court by some missionaries. He had been excommunicated for teaching that the coming of the Lord is near at hand. I could not help feeling that if our people hold their peace, even the stones may cry out the warning. We may refuse to send help, but we shall be the losers. The one who comes should be prepared to undergo some privation. The Karens are located farther from the centers of population than the Burmese, on the whole. Many things may be more difficult to obtain, and comforts will have to be sacrificed; but it will pay. One thing applies to all mission work in the East, and is true of this work as well as of all the rest. The East moves slowly, and the one who comes should be prepared to wait for the fruit to appear without becoming discouraged. I would to God that this word of appeal might result in some consecrated man and wife responding. Who will be the apostle to the Karens? Who is willing to forsake home and friends now for the sake of gathering up the fragments of the Karen tribes, teaching them again to love the God whom they have all but forgotten, and at last presenting them as trophies of Christ's power to save, when he appears to gather his elect from every nation, kindred, tribe, and people? Teaching Girls How To Live
By MRS. W. E. A. AUL
In this day the knowledge of the use of money is a valuable asset in a woman's life. Women are notably bad financiers. Parents often have the idea expressed by the man who was asked what he thought of giving children spending money. His reply was: “Yes, a boy will handle money all his life; therefore he must be taught how to use it; but as for my daughters, why should they not trouble about money? When they need a dress or car fare, I give it to them. If they marry, their husbands will care for them.” In France it is different: the girl becomes a business woman and a housekeeper. She runs her home well and economically. One of the finest arts is to know how to dress well. Miss Gould says, “A becoming dress is a dress suited to the occasion and the wearer.” Such a dress the world expects of every woman, for it has come to be the mark of the dignity and power of the sex. A true woman is always well dressed. Dress is more than a covering or an ornament: it is an index to character. It is a picture painted by her own hands for public exhibition, showing herself as she would wish to be. It is well here to note that dress and manners go together. They are inseparable comrades. Let her mind dignify her dress, and her dress dignify her manners. Then she becomes an inspiration, and dress has done its perfect work. The girl who has been carefully guarded all her life up to the time of taking a hand in the game of life, will have no difficulty in choosing friends; for each one will have to come up to the standard that a wise mother has taught her to raise. She will not measure possible friends by their surroundings, but will judge them for themselves. True worth is all that will appeal to her. Educate the girl to be her own defender. As far as human beings can act, the need of the hour is that each young woman should uncompromisingly determine not to recognize on a social equality for personal association any young man who drinks, swears, dissipates, uses tobacco in any form, or who is immoral in any way. Teach her to take it upon herself to frown down the social lie that man may sin with impunity, and be received unquestioned in society. The great and universal cry of middle life is this, “O, if I had only been taught how to live when I was young!” So many girls grow into womanhood with almost no conception of the power and glories, duties and sanctities, of girlhood and womanhood; with little or no idea of the possible power, influence, and beauty of mind and body. Teach the girls the sacred importance of the powers and gifts entrusted to the body, about that greatest gift of all, the extreme beauty of which makes all other gifts in the world seem small. Teach them to guard their bodies, and set their ideals so high that these gifts, especially this one greatest gift, may not be thought less of, that the beauty of these gifts may not be tarnished, that the purity and wonder of them may not be sullied; so teach them that they may bring to all their great duties and privileges healthy bodies, fresh minds, and pure, free spirits. Every girl knows what is expected of her. Her parents, brothers, sisters, teachers, society, and the world intend that she shall be good and gentle and gracious. They will be satisfied with nothing short of all that, and it will be well for every girl to learn early in life to pursue only the paths that will lead into ways wherein these qualities of person and character may be found. We see that true characters are but the expression of habits and manners; and only those habits that are formed in the early years of life seem to fit perfectly and naturally through all the years. Fortunate is the young girl who finds her lot cast among the good influences of a cultured home. She has at hand the material from which to select all that she may need to build the fine character the world shall observe and admire. Those whose earlier years are spent amid surroundings not so favorable for the formation of noble characters must strive all the harder for the prize of gentility, which they should obtain. The character that is the most laboriously built is the most enduring. Noble characters that have been hammered out of life's experiences are to be implicitly relied upon. The world's history is full of the triumphs of those who have had to struggle from beginning to end for recognition. The great and good women of the world have won their distinction in the same way. They cultivated the sterling qualities that made for success. And the girl can, if she will, make her life a success. She may be praised by the world, or it may be by the small circle of friends with whom she comes in contact. In a thousand gracious ways she can make the days and years good and golden for herself and for all who know her. She must be thoughtful, and intelligently alert to the opportunities lying all about her ready to be fashioned into shining deeds. She must know that13she is a precious craft on the sea of life, and that she must not be permitted to drift from the harbor of youth and of home without a life pilot. This pilot should be her own conscience hedged about with the learning, the good breeding, the fine character that she herself, under proper guidance, must cultivate through the impressionable years of childhood and maidenhood. If she so wills it, beauty and grace and true worth are all hers. THE story is told of a native lad in Rhodesia, South Africa, who insisted on making a visit among the kraals about his home. The missionary in charge of the school, knowing so well the influences that would be thrown about the boy in the evil association which he could not avoid should he adventure back among his own people, succeeded in persuading him not to go for a time. But at last the lad decided to go, notwithstanding all entreaties to the contrary. However, a short time before he was to start, at a morning's service the parable of the talents was read and commented upon. Soon afterward the boy came to the missionary, and said he had given up going home—that he was afraid, should he go, he might lose his talent. This same boy is now one of the valued workers for God in this region. The Conclusion of the Whole Matter
“Let us hear the conclusion of the whole matter: Fear God, and keep his commandments: for this is the whole duty of man. For God shall bring every work into judgment, with every secret thing, whether it be good, or whether it be evil.” South Africa
By W. S. HYATT
THIRTEEN years ago I joined the little band of loyal believers in this field to assist in giving the third angel’s message to the many nations and tongues represented in South Africa. The first few years I labored for the European races, but later my time was divided between them and the natives of the country. During the last three years, I have labored almost exclusively for the natives, but at our last conference the brethren called me again to take up work in the Cape Conference, where I began my work in this country. With reluctance I did so, but after spending several months in church work, I can say that I am happy in the change. The place to which our Heavenly Father calls us is always best for us.
The blessed hope that called me out of the world when but a boy, shines brighter and brighter, and gives courage and confidence in the final triumph of the cause we love. This is no time to falter and look backward. Every soldier should now buckle on the armor anew and press forward. The race is almost run; and, if true to God and his cause, the faithful will soon win the prize. Brethren and sisters, fellow laborers, when you come from all lands bringing your sheaves, I want to meet you and to be able to present some fruit to King Jesus from this dark land.
W. S. HYATT. Church Dedications in West Virginia
By B. G. WILKINSON
It will give our brethren throughout the field pleasure to learn that the cause is onward in the little conference of West Virginia. Our camp-meeting in Parkersburg this year was a source of great pleasure and encouragement. The increase in tithe and membership showed that the brethren were of good courage, that the ministry was living near to God, and that the conference management was doing its best to establish the work on a high plane. In connection with the annual camp-meeting, we dedicated the Parkersburg church. Elder K. C. Russell preached the dedicatory sermon, and made an appeal for gifts to liquidate the remaining debt upon the building. It was a beautiful little brick structure, worth about thirty-five hundred dollars. For a long time the brethren in Parkersburg have been without any suitable building in which to worship. We are satisfied that the erection of this building marks an onward step in the progress of the cause of present truth in that region. Sabbath and Sunday, November 18, 19, Elder Russell and myself had the pleasure of dedicating another church building at Charlestown, for the use of our brethren in that city. This property is worth about seven thousand dollars. On the day of the dedication there remained about eighteen hundred dollars' indebtedness on the property, but we fully believe that the liberal responses by the people on or before the hour of the dedication, furnished sufficient, in cash and pledges, to wipe out the debt. The services in connection with this church dedication were a great blessing to our brethren. A deep work of repentance and revival went on in the hearts of the believers. Precious souls were reclaimed from walking in the ways of temptation, and an impetus was given the work at that time. It gives us pleasure and encouragement to note the items of progress in West Virginia. The Battle Creek Institute
By A. G. Daniells
The gospel workers' institute for the laborers in the Lake Union Conference was held in Battle Creek, Mich., November 7-19. One hundred sixty ministers, Bible workers, and other conference laborers enrolled in the class. In addition to these, quite a number of the brethren and sisters of the Battle Creek church attended the various studies of the day, and a large audience gathered in the Tabernacle every night for the evening services. The daily program provided for seven regular meetings. This kept all in attendance hard at work from early morning until the close of the last service at night. Such a strenuous program would not have been adopted if we could have remained together for a longer time, but for a number of reasons it was thought that the institute could not continue longer than twelve days, and in order to cover as much ground as possible in the study of important questions, it was decided to crowd each day to its utmost limits. Nearly every member of the class was present at the opening of every meeting, and all gave themselves earnestly to the work of the institute. Elder W. A. Spicer gave a series of studies on the certainties of the great advent movement with which we are connected. In these studies he presented many parallels and similarities between the Exodus movement under Moses and this advent movement which we are carrying forward under the third angel's message. These studies were especially cheering and helpful to our brethren and sisters of the Battle Creek church, who have been long connected with our cause. We had with us such pioneers as Elders George Amadon, M. S. Burnham, and A. C. Bourdeau, and a number of devoted sisters who have reached the age of threescore years and ten. It rejoiced the hearts of the younger laborers to witness the unfaltering confidence and firm assurance of these pioneers in the message. The earnest hope was many times expressed that the Lord would hasten the finishing of this work so that these faithful pilgrims might yet witness the coming of14the Master for whom they have looked so long. Elder G. B. Thompson gave a series of lessons on our great need of the Holy Spirit in all our endeavors to proclaim the gospel of salvation to a lost world. The study of this vital, fundamental question made a deep impression upon all our hearts. We find that in every place among all our workers the special blessing of the Lord comes upon us as soon as we begin to recognize our great need of the Holy Spirit's presence for personal victories over sin, and for efficiency in gospel service. The study of the conditions upon which the bestowal of the Holy Spirit is promised, invariably leads to close searching of heart and to deep repentance for all that is sinful in the life. At this institute, as in others we have held, many were led to seek the Lord most earnestly for cleansing from all sin, and for a reconsecration of the whole life to the service of God. This brought light and joy and blessing to those who sought for help, and great encouragement to all who were attending the institute. This is just the experience every gospel worker in the cause needs. How can we render effectual service unless we are experiencing personal victories day by day, and unless we are endowed with the power of the Holy Ghost in soul-winning work? As far as one could judge, every worker at the Battle Creek institute sought the Lord most earnestly for deliverance from all sin, and for new life and power to tell the story of the cross to all with whom they shall come in contact. The gospel ministry was the line of study assigned to the writer. In these studies we endeavored to make clear from the Scriptures and the writings of the spirit of prophecy the following important considerations: That the ministry is the Lord's appointed agency for the proclamation of the gospel to the world; that no man takes this honor to himself, but enters upon this work in obedience to the call of God; that it is a spiritual work that can be successfully carried forward only by spiritual forces; that it is the greatest and most important work being carried on by man, and therefore calls for the highest preparation and for the most conscientious, painstaking effort it is possible for one to make. We also studied methods for carrying forward our work in new fields, and the duties of the minister when working among our churches. In connection with this line of instruction, there was an hour devoted each day to the question-box. This gave all members of the institute opportunity to hand in written questions regarding any important points concerning which information was desired. About one hundred questions were answered during the institute. These covered a wide range of topics. The question-box hour seemed to be as interesting and as helpful as any study of the day. In addition to these four regular studies each day, a round-table talk was held each evening from five to six o'clock, for the young ministers and Bible workers. In these talks we could get closer to some questions of vital interest to those beginning their work than we could in the full meeting. The last meeting of the day was held from 7:30 to 9 P. M. This was a public service, and was attended by hundreds of our people, and by many who do not belong to the Battle Creek church. In the evening services we endeavored to emphasize the most important points of the regular lessons that were being given during the day. The interest in these evening meetings was shown by an increased attendance each night until the institute closed. Many expressions of sincere gratitude were made by our brethren and sisters living in Battle Creek for the privilege of having this institute held in that city. It proved a blessing to the church as well as to the workers who came together from the various conferences of the union. In its details this institute was quite different from the others we have held this year, but in many respects it seemed to be one of the best. The realization of the great responsibility of the ministry seemed to grow deeper and deeper each day. From the first, there came upon us the conviction that the time had come not only for a decided advance in the spiritual life of the ministry, but also for a great revival of spirituality among our churches. This conviction spread and grew until every worker seemed deeply impressed that all must go from this institute to work for the revival of our churches throughout the Lake Union Conference. Before the institute closed, the presidents of the different conferences gathered their workers, and began to plan definitely for a revival campaign among all their churches. This movement is to begin with the week of prayer, and is to be continued through the winter until it has been extended to all the brethren and sisters in the conferences. As we planned for this kind of work, the blessing of the Lord came upon us and deepened the conviction that this is the thing to do just now. May I request those who read this report to offer earnest continuous prayer for the success of this revival movement? MANY housekeepers spend half a lifetime at the work before they learn that there is an easy, scientific, mechanical, and cleanly way to wash dishes, says a household journal. It is not an uncommon thing, if one can get a peep into the average kitchen during this operation, to see a pan of water, not very warm, but very greasy, with particles of food floating on the top of it, and a pile of dishes covered with bits and scraps standing ready for a bath in this not very inviting liquid. The scientific dish-washer either scrapes off or rinses off all loose particles from her dishes before she puts them into the water. She begins with the larger plates, putting them into the pan first, adding the others by sizes until the pan is full. Cups and other articles are placed around, then over all is poured hot soap-suds,—not boiling hot, but quite as warm as the hands can be put into comfortably. The cups and saucers are, of course, the least dirty, and are washed first. By the time the plates, that may be greasy, are reached, they are warmed through, and are cleaned much more readily than if they were suddenly put into the water and washed. At this stage it is a good plan to put into the water, in addition to soap, a teaspoonful of washing-soda, which should be kept in a convenient vessel over the sink. One good housekeeper has a dish-pan almost double the usual size. In it every dish is put, silver and all, then the hot water is poured on, a large quantity being used; and this is really an economy in time and strength, provided water is plentiful. As for greasy dish-water, good housekeepers should never have it. An abundance of hot water, good soap, a little soda, and dishes properly scraped off before beginning, are all that is required. Dish-cloths are among the neglected items in kitchen economy. As a rule, it takes a good deal of nerve to touch the average dish-cloth. It should be one of the first lessons taught to the young housekeeper that her dish-cloths should be immaculate. “I never hang my dish-cloths up until they are so clean that I could use them as napkins, were it necessary,” was the instruction of a noted teacher of household science. It pays to take time to put the dish-pan, kitchen sink, and cooking utensils in excellent order. If sense and soda are used, but little additional time is required, and the satisfaction of it is ample compensation.—Selected. Sabbath-School Statistics
By MRS. L. FLORA PLUMMER
THE summary for the second quarter of 1911 is a fascinating story if you are absorbingly interested in the things the figures represent. The general interest in the lessons on the Acts of the Apostles, the earnest efforts made to lead each member closer to the Lord, and the genuine growth of the missionary spirit is all revealed by the figures that show an ever-increasing membership, conversions, and baptisms from quarter to quarter, and the widening of the stream of money directed missionward. Each quarter the report blank asks for the number of members converted and baptized during the quarter. One thousand ninety-nine are reported for the second quarter. Sabbath-school consecration services have been held in many places, and most of these conversions are the fruit of such services. Comparison of Gifts to Missions
The following comparison shows at a glance the increasing offerings during 1911:— |
TOTAL CONTRIB. |
GIFTS TO MISSIONS |
|---|
| First quarter . . |
$35,223.80 |
$34,007.80 |
| Second quarter . |
38,537.85 |
38,440.62 |
| Increase . . . . |
$ 3,314.05 |
$ 4,432.82 |
It is not long since we were asking our Sabbath-schools to give one hundred thousand dollars to missions in a single year. They have shown how much better they choose to do this year, by giving in the first six months $72,448.42. Of this sum the home land gave $54,367.33. Sixty-four conferences are now giving all their contributions to missions, Northern Illinois, East Michigan, and Utah having been added this quarter. The amount of money taken from the regular contributions and used for expenses is less than one hundred dollars. Surely the time is near at hand when the honor roll will include every conference and mission field. | N. New England |
Wyoming |
|---|
| Alberta |
W. Colorado |
| Saskatchewan |
New Jersey |
| Quebec |
S. New England |
| W. New York |
Mississippi |
| Texas |
New Mexico |
| North Dakota |
South Texas |
| Louisiana |
Sw. Union Mission |
| Iowa |
Newfoundland |
| Southern Idaho |
Indiana |
| Montana |
Tennessee River |
| Massachusetts |
Ontario |
| Chesapeake |
Maritime |
| Georgia |
South Missouri |
| Gr. New York |
W. Washington |
| British Columbia |
Arizona |
| Florida |
South Carolina |
| Maine |
Southern Oregon |
| Manitoba |
Virginia |
| W. Pennsylvania |
St. Louis Mission |
| West Texas |
West Kansas |
| Alabama |
Ohio |
| New York |
East Kansas |
| South Dakota |
Upper Columbia |
| Dis. of Columbia |
Western Oregon |
| Cumberland |
E. Pennsylvania |
| Oklahoma |
Minnesota |
| Arkansas |
North Missouri |
| North Carolina |
West Michigan |
| Southern Illinois |
Northern Illinois |
| Kentucky |
East Michigan |
| West Virginia |
Utah |
Union Conference Honor Roll
| Atlantic |
Canadian |
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| Columbia |
West Canadian |
| Southeastern |
Southwestern |
| North Pacific |
Northern |
Honor Roll of Foreign Fields
| Australasian |
British |
|---|
| South African |
South American |
| Levant |
Russian |
| East German |
West German |
| Jamaica |
British Guiana |
|---|
| East Caribbean |
South Caribbean |
| Cuba |
Haiti |
| Porto Rico |
Philippine Islands |
| China |
India |
| Singapore |
Siberia |
| African missions |
West Africa |
| Bahama |
Bermuda |
| Hawaii |
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Shall not the close of the year see the entire amount of the regular Sabbath-school offerings going to missions? We are far along the road that leads to the top in that direction. Will not the schools in the rear quicken their pace?
MRS. L. FLORA PLUMMER,
Cor. Sec. S. S. Dept.