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Obituaries

VOSHEL.—Culver Charles Voshel, grandson of Brother C. R. Spencer, died at Colorado Springs, Colo., Nov. 17, 1911, aged 4 years, 11 months, and 11 days. He fell asleep after an illness of only five days. Funeral services were conducted by the writer. M. A. ALTMAN.

WYATT.—Died at her home in Grand Rapids, Mich., in her fifty-first year, Mary E. Wyatt. She was a member of the Seventh-day Adventist Church from childhood, and fell asleep in the hope of the soon-coming Saviour. Her mother, one sister, and one brother survive her. C. A. HANSEN.

BROWN.—Stella Brown (née Perdue) died in New Orleans, La., Oct. 26, 1911, aged 27 years. She was reared in the Seventh-day Adventist faith, and showed by a consistent, godly life that it was a reality to her. Her husband and five-year-old son, one sister, three brothers, and many friends mourn their loss. Words of comfort were spoken by the writer. E. H. REES.

MAXWELL.—Aaron Maxwell was born Jan. 2, 1850, at Anson, Maine; and died at Napa, Cal., Oct. 1, 1911. In the summer of 1910 he attended a course of lectures on present truth, and accepted the message, uniting with the Napa Seventh-day Adventist church. His wife and two adult sons survive him. Funeral service was conducted by the writer on October 3. GEORGE W. RINE.

OLIVETT.—Died at his home in Beaver Brook District, my dear father, Lorenzo D. Olivett. He was born in Pawling, N. Y., to which place he was taken for burial. Several years ago he accepted the truths of the third angel's message, and we are comforted with the hope that we shall meet him on the resurrection morning. A widow and three children mourn their loss. STELLA O. COSIER.

ACKLEY.—Sister Ethel Ackley died at Fresno, Cal., aged 24 years. She leaves a husband, a baby one month old, and many relatives and friends to mourn their loss. Shortly before her death she fully surrendered her heart to the Lord for the first time. She was quietly laid to rest, to await the coming of the Life-giver. Services were conducted by the undersigned. J. H. BEHRENS.

WOOD.—Louisa Wood was born May 21, 1856, and died Oct. 18, 1911, at Punxsutawney, Pa. Fifteen years ago she accepted this message, and at the time of her death she was still rejoicing in the truth. Her husband, four sons, and one daughter are left to mourn. Words of comfort were spoken to the sorrowing family and friends, from Revelation 22, by Reverend Keichner. MRS. T. O. SAXTON.

PUTNAM.—In the fifty-fifth year of her life, Mrs. Annie Putnam fell asleep at the home of her daughter, near Huron, Cal. She accepted the third angel's message twenty-two years ago, and united with the church at Omaha, Nebr. Through her efforts six of her ten children have been led to accept present truth. Owing to her unexpected death, only three of them were present at the funeral services, which were conducted in the city of Fresno, by the writer. J. H. BEHRENS. JUDD.—Sarah D. Judd was born in Windsor, Conn., April 10, 1841. In 1882 she came to Lansing, Mich., and was married, December 4 of the same year, to Edwin Judd. She passed away peacefully Sept. 22, 1911, at the family home in Corunna, Mich. Her husband and one daughter are left to mourn. Sister Judd was a faithful member of the Seventh-day Adventist Church, and died in the full hope of the resurrection. The writer conducted the funeral services. A. R. SANDBORN.

JUDD.—Sarah D. Judd was born in Windsor, Conn., April 10, 1841. In 1882 she came to Lansing, Mich., and was married, December 4 of the same year, to Edwin Judd. She passed away peacefully Sept. 22, 1911, at the family home in Corunna, Mich. Her husband and one daughter are left to mourn. Sister Judd was a faithful member of the Seventh-day Adventist Church, and died in the full hope of the resurrection. The writer conducted the funeral services. A. R. SANDBORN.

HAAK.—August Ludwig Haak was born in Germany, March 18, 1856, and died at Mankato, Minn., Nov. 9, 1911. In 1878, while still in Germany, he was united in marriage to Miss Amelia Bachertz. To this union were born six children, three of whom and their mother are left to mourn the loss of a kind father and husband. The church will miss a faithful brother, who, we believe, sleeps in Jesus. Funeral services were held November 12. ANDREW MEAD.

VINCENT.—Died Aug. 14, 1911, in Berkeley, Cal., Vennice Sylvester Vincent. He was born Nov. 25, 1839, in Perry County, Pennsylvania, but moved to California when twenty-one years of age, where he was married to Jeannette Collins. For twenty-nine years he was a faithful member of the Seventh-day Adventist Church, believing and practising all the truth as he understood it. His wife, two daughters, one brother, and one sister survive him. Services were conducted by Elder G. A. Snyder.

HOWELL.—After an illness extending over several months, my husband, Frank K. Howell, fell peacefully asleep in Jesus, Oct. 24, 1911, aged 44 years, 2 months, and 3 days. He gave his heart to God three months before his death, and made his first public start in the Christian life at the time of our recent camp-meeting. His wife and daughter, his parents and four brothers, are left to mourn. Reverend Sutton (Baptist) conducted the funeral services, speaking comforting words from 1 Thess. 4:13. ALICE HOWELL.

HOLMAN.—Sarah Holman, of Camden, N. J., died Oct. 26, 1911, at the advanced age of 76 years. She was a charter member of the Camden (N. J.) Seventh-day Adventist Church, and was much beloved among the members, before whom she had witnessed a good profession. Her husband and two sons survive her. Words of comfort were spoken by the writer to the family and friends assembled, after which she was laid to rest in the Harlech Cemetery, to await the Lord's return. J. GREER HANNA.

HEATH.—Margive S. Heath was born May 2, 1860, and died at his home in Denver, Colo., Nov. 5, 1911. With his family he accepted the truths of the third angel's message about eighteen years ago. He leaves a wife and three children, who are comforted with the assurance that their loved one died in the Lord. He was a most earnest Christian. Comforting words were spoken by the writer, from John 11:23. Elders G. W. Anglebarger, G. M. Alway, and H. M. J. Richards assisted in the funeral service. WATSON ZIEGLER.

BERTON.—Catherine Berton died in Berkeley, Cal., Oct. 17, 1911, aged 78 years. She was born in England. Her husband, the late Jules Berton, served as British consul at San Francisco during President Grant's administration. So far as could be ascertained, Sister Berton left no surviving relatives. She was for many years a devoted member of the Laguna Street Seventh-day Adventist Church in San Francisco. Her last illness was of only a few days' duration, and she fell asleep trusting in Jesus, the Resurrection and the Life. A large number of her friends attended the funeral. To these the writer spoke words of hope, based on Isa. 25:8. GEORGE W. RINE.

MASON.—See Mason was born in Lorain County, Ohio, April 25, 1842. At the age of thirteen he came with the family to Van Buren County, Michigan, where he died November 11, 1911. In 1862 he joined the army, faithfully serving until mustered out at the close of the war. Shortly after this, he was married to Mrs. Emma Allen, who survives him. Four children were born to them, two of whom are living. Brother Mason accepted present truth in 1884, and was a faithful member of the Seventh-day Adventist Church until his death. The funeral was conducted by the writer, assisted by Pastor C. D. Thornton (Baptist). Rev. 14:13 was chosen as the text. CLIFFORD RUSSELL.

ROSS.—Cyrus E. Ross was born in Mercer County, Pa., Aug. 22, 1825; and died at Riverside, Cal., Nov. 14, 1911. He was married to Mary Stoddard in 1855, and to this union were born four children, two dying in infancy. Brother Ross accepted present truth about fifty years ago, and united with the church at Marion, Iowa. After the death of his first wife, he was married to Leah Tomlinson. Three children were born to them, all of whom are living. Words of comfort were spoken by the writer.

WAGGONER.—Died in Janesville, Wis., at the ripe age of 74 years, 9 months, and 27 days. Mrs. Orpha Almyra Waggoner. She was born near Scranton, Pa., Jan. 24, 1857, and fell asleep Oct. 21, 1911. In early youth she was converted, and united with the Baptist Church at Kent, Wis. During her last sickness she sought the Lord anew, and we believe that she will come forth to meet the Life-giver when he comes. Many sympathizing friends were present at the funeral. W. W. STEBBINS.

SMITH.—Charles E. Smith was born in the township of Rochester, Essex County, Ontario, Feb. 22, 1843; and died at his home in the same place, Sept. 25, 1911. In the spring of 1892 a series of meetings was held in the locality where he lived, and he accepted the truths of the third angel's message, to which he firmly adhered until his death. For several years Brother Smith was a member of the conference committee, and he was always a generous contributor to the cause which he loved above all things else. He leaves a companion, one son, and a large circle of relatives and friends to mourn their loss. EUGENE LELAND.

NIELSEN.—James R. Nielsen was born in Denmark, Dec. 20, 1839, and died at Grand Junction, Colo., Nov. 12, 1911. With his wife he came to America forty-eight years ago, and settled at Neenah, Wis. In 1871 they moved to Poysippi, where they accepted the truth for this time, and united with the Seventh-day Adventist Church at that place. For many years Brother Nielsen was elder of this Danish church. He was known as a man of firm character and an earnest Christian. Ten years ago his companion died, and since that time he has made his home with his youngest son. Five children, all of whom are in the work of the message, are left to mourn the loss of a loving father. The funeral service was conducted by the writer, from Deut. 34:5. L. H. CHRISTIAN.

Literature and the Annual Mission Offering

FROM the Philippines, where he is selling our literature, Brother R. A. Caldwell writes:—

“In these days much is said about the ‘gift of tongues.’ Many are willing to receive great things from God if it requires no effort on their part. In the gift of the polyglot literature we now possess, can not this be truly termed a ‘gift of tongues’? The circulation of these books can be engaged in without a complete knowledge of the various languages, as is witnessed here in Luzon, where many of our books in the Spanish and Tagalog languages are being circulated. We are glad to hear about the soon-coming canvasser.”

THE week of prayer, December 9-16, closes with the annual offering to missions. Let those who are not able to meet with the church on that day be sure to have a part in the offering. Send the gift to the church treasurer. If any isolated ones are not in touch with a company of believers, let them send their gifts to their conference office. Any not knowing the address of the conference office, may send the offering to the General Conference treasurer, W. T. Knox, Takoma Park, Washington, D. C.

The Week of Prayer—What Should It Mean to Us?

By William T. Knox

We have reached another season of prayer, an occasion that may mean very much to the people of God, if they will but avail themselves of its privileges. We stand with our backs toward the closing year, with its nearly completed record of so many and so great blessings from God; with its faulty and deficient service from us to him. How gracious the Lord has been to us, individually and as a people! How tenderly he has cared for us in the midst of the great dangers and fearful calamities of these last days! How abundantly he has blessed us in all our affairs, and in our efforts to give this message of mercy to the nations of the earth!

All this calls for sincere devotion and thanksgiving on our part, a surrender to the Lord that will be full and complete. The year before us is one of many and great opportunities,—opportunities that we can not ignore. Never in the history of the denomination have we had so many and great responsibilities resting upon us as are those for the year 1912. While the work planned by the General Conference Committee, or rather, that which has been thrust upon us, for 1912, is, in its requirements, far in excess of the offerings of the denomination, yet it is equally true that the work the Lord would have us do, is greatly in excess of that planned by us.

The message is to triumph, and that gloriously, but there is only one agency by which this can be accomplished,—the Holy Spirit. The same Spirit that gave prevailing power to the disciples, must have full possession of this people. This great blessing is needed, and must be possessed, not only by our missionaries out on the firing-line and by our ministers in the home land, but all, from the least to the greatest, must have this heavenly baptism. This week of prayer should therefore be an occasion marked by most earnest seeking upon the part of all for this divine gift, that God may thereby qualify us for our work in hand.

The enlarged plans for 1912 call for an expenditure by the General Conference of $475,000, with many urgent calls unsupplied. Some of these unanswered calls must receive attention before the year passes. In view of this, and the deficit in our treasury for 1911, the General Conference Committee appeals to our people everywhere for great liberality in their annual offerings in connection with the week of prayer, in order that the necessities of the day may be met. As the work of God expands, so must our gifts increase. Our standards of yesterday will not suffice for to-day.

W. T. KNOX.

Medical Missionary Department Merger

INASMUCH as the Medical Missionary department embraces in its scope all that is being attempted by the Sanitarium Relief Campaign department, hereafter the latter department will be merged into the former.

Washington Foreign Mission Seminary Record

THOSE interested in the work of our Foreign Mission Seminary should send for a copy of the October-December number of the Washington Foreign Mission Seminary Record. This number contains an announcement of studies offered in the second term, which begins December 14, and describes the plan of work of the school with special reference to the practical training of ministers, Bible workers, and medical missionaries. For the Record, or for further information, address the president of the Seminary, Prof. M. E. Kern, Takoma Park Station, Washington, D. C.

A Visit to Isolated Believers in Korea

By a post-card from Korea, Dr. R. Russell sends a note on the way:— “Just walked eighty English miles to have a visit an isolated company. Had to wade a mountain stream, but had a splendid time. Met a Buddhist priest, and asked him if he had many blessings in his work. He said, ‘No; none at all.’ I said, ‘Why don’t you stop, and serve the God that made all things, who showers us with blessings?’ But his companions became restless, and said, ‘Let us go.’ Poor fellow, he did not look like a ‘prisoner of hope.’ Zech. 9:12.”

Missionary Work Amid China’s Revolution

We know that, in these days of upheaval in the great Chinese empire, many are watching with special interest for splendid news from our little missionary staff there. In a letter dated October 27, Dr. A. C. Selmon writes from Shanghai:—

“Dr. A. G. Larson and his wife and Mrs. Esta Miller came down from Hankow the other day. The consul there has ordered all women and children to leave. Brother Esta Miller is there yet, looking after our people and trying to keep up their courage. Since Chang-sha was taken, we have had no word from Brother R. F. Cottrell and Brother O. J. Gibson, but in case they have to leave, there will not be any great difficulty in doing so, because there are steamboats there to take the foreigners away in case of danger. The revolutionists are taking special pains to protect foreigners. Mail communication with Honan and Hunan has been cut off for over two weeks, and absolutely no letters have gone through. We wired our brethren in Chowkiakow, Honan [F. A. Allum and O. A. Hall], four days ago, and have just received word back by wire that all is well with them, but that there are many wild rumors. It is very probable that they have no way of finding out the real status of affairs. Fortunately we had just sent them five hundred dollars, that they received before communication was cut off. In addition to this they have recently bought a lot of wheat and rice, so they will be able to get along for a time. But one can not tell how long it will be before matters quiet down and communication can be opened up with the interior. I do not know how we will manage to get money to the Honan people when they run short of funds. Our work in the interior is paralyzed for the time being. We can not ship papers up country, so it cuts down this month’s issue over twenty thousand copies. Elder W. F. Hills, from California, passed through Shanghai the other day, on his way to Swatow, south China. Elder W. C. Hankins will meet him in Hongkong and go with him up to the station. The last word we had from the south reported everything quiet there. Shanghai is crowded with refugees of all classes,—foreigners, Chinese officials, and people of the ordinary stamp by the tens of thousands. Elder Fred Lee and Dr. M. M. Kay report that everything is quiet on the surface at Nanking. The money market is demoralized, and we are losing very heavily on exchange. Recent developments confirm my belief expressed in a former letter, that it will be a matter of months rather than weeks before things quiet down and assume anything like a normal tone. We are late in taking up our work in this field, and will have to work amid difficulties.”