Earlier text: The Lion at LucerneAlgebra
By Mrs. H. E. Osborne
The reasons given for studying arithmetic hold true, for the most part, in the case of elementary algebra. Though of less practical value along general lines, its culture value, both as a mind developer and as a key to unlock the treasure-house of true science, is, perhaps, greater than that of arithmetic. Its so-called “practical” value would be limited to occupations of a mechanical nature; the theory of mechanics, the computations of ship-building, of bridge-building, and of engineering rest upon the operations of elementary algebra. Our attention has often been called to the importance of the study of the natural sciences, and to the benefits to be derived from such study in our schools. Our nature-study books give to our church-schoolchildren the elements of all the sciences which may later be studied in our training-schools. To admit the wisdom of thus continuing this study, is to accord to algebra a place in Christian education: without the equation, physics, chemistry, astronomy, as well as higher mathematics, can not be understood. By its use we are enabled to work out and establish many of the laws which the Lord in his wisdom has ordained in the operations of nature. In algebra we must of necessity spend much time in becoming proficient in the use of our tools; and this means much drill work. Yet it is a question whether the ordinary text-book in algebra does not require too much time in the solution of numerical and literal equations in which there is no knowledge of conditions. Would it not be better to spend more time in the statement and solution of practical problems drawn from science? A clear conception of conditions, and the ability to form equations from them,—do not these constitute the more valuable training? As to the character of the problems, David Eugene Smith says: “The applied problems of algebra are usually even more objectionable than those of arithmetic. When the science began to find place in the schools, there had accumulated a large number of examples, which by arithmetic were puzzles, but by algebra offered little difficulty. These were incorporated in the new science, and they have remained there by the usual influence of two powerful agents: the conservatism of teachers and the various kinds of State examinations. Certain of the best teachers of a country know that time is wasted over some particular line of problems; they would like to omit them, but their hands are tied by the necessity that their pupils shall pass a certain examination. On the other hand, many examiners would gladly replace these problems by modern ones, but feel that the schools are not ready for such a change; their text-books do not prepare for it.” It is a question how far these agents should be allowed to influence our schools. If no State requirements are to be met, we may act freely in the matter. (Many spiritual lessons and analogies may be drawn from algebra: positive and negative quantities, the sign of the sum in addition, the subtraction of a negative quantity with the increased result, the zero factor, and the solution of the equation suggest some of these. A student who had struggled long and patiently with “affected quadratics,” was led to seek the unknown quantity in the problem of life, when the analogy was suggested to him by the problem: Given life, brains, and manhood, how may one secure the truest happiness to himself; and bring the greatest good to others? Let x be what he seeks. In this equation, which all must solve, let him learn first of all that of himself he can do nothing. He must have the Lord working in him on his side of the equation, while he trusts him to work on the other side, securing the results, giving the increase. If the equation becomes “affected” by doubt, discouragement, lack of confidence in the method or in his ability to solve it, he will find that he needs but to “add” earnest prayer and faithful study of the Word to “complete the square” on his own side: while the gift of God’s Spirit and grace on the other side will preserve the equality. Without Christ the true solution is impossible; with him it is easy of solution, and the result certain. The value of x is neither “negative” nor “imaginary,” but “positive” and “real.” Solve it correctly. Mission School at Pemba, Northwest Rhodesia, Africa
By W. H. Anderson
The work here is onward. I have sixty-two boarders in the school, and there are over fifty who come to the day-school from the surrounding villages. I am compelled to carry on all this work with the assistance of a few pupil-teachers. It is hard for me, and the school is not what it ought to be; but it is the best I can do for the present. I ought to have had help two years ago, but I am still alone. My out-stations are equally prosperous, and the three of them have an attendance of over one hundred daily. That number will be greatly increased when I can give more attention to them and the work there. I have two experienced native teachers at two of these stations, but the third is in the hands of novices, and all know what that means in the school-room. However, I try to do the best I can with the material I have to work with. I hope sometime to do better, and we will make things more substantial. I29have some good material as far as a native goes, but it must be trained and disciplined. It was stated that our old Solusi Mission, in Matabeleland, had some teachers for whom they had no work. I visited them on my way north, and selected five to connect with the work here. I will open five new stations in June, and place these teachers in charge of them, and then we shall be able to settle down to heavy work again. I leave next week for a trip around my out-stations, and to do some work in the villages. It means a trip of one hundred twenty miles, and the only means of travel I have is on the back of an ox. I shall be away about ten days. On these monthly trips, I hold services, conduct examinations, and settle all difficulties; they are no holidays, I assure you. I travel by day, and watch to keep the lions off by night. Part of the district I have to pass through is simply infested with these beasts, and I never pass but they come around to see if they can catch us napping. I have left my little girl at the Cape for a few weeks' rest and recuperation. She will return to me with the new missionaries. I was glad of this chance to leave her out of the country during this fever season. The rains have been very heavy this year, and the fever is very bad. I have escaped thus far, but the exposure to the rain and mosquito on this next trip may bring me down. I would like to tell the young people in the home land that the thing that was the greatest blessing to me in my work was that I had no money to go to school, and so had to work my way. The lessons of trust that I learned in school on an empty pocketbook have helped me over many a hard place in the field. What I learned as a cook at the college, as a canvasser, as a tent master, as call-boy and night-watch at the sanitarium, was as much help to me as what I learned in the class room at the school. The Royal Academy, Cottage Grove, Ore.
By G. E. Johnson
Our school work is progressing well, except for slight sickness, which is rapidly passing away. We have an enrolment of about forty. This shows a healthy growth over last year. We have given a music recital, which netted us forty dollars. This amount was used in providing some needed furnishings for our new dormitory. Harmony exists between the teaching force and the school board, and between our present student body and the teachers, all working for the up-building of the school, and preparation for life-work in the Master's vineyard. An excellent class will be graduated from the tenth grade this year, consisting of five young men, all of them substantial and devoted Christians, one of whom is second elder of the local church. Mount Ellis Academy, Bozeman, Mont.
By W. A. Gosmer
Our school is progressing well. The attendance is greater during this semester than the last. We have had remarkable immunity from sickness so far this year, and the students, as a rule, are doing good work. The State conference has recently held its session at this place. Advance steps were taken in the matter of a school building. We are in need of a good commodious school building, as our work is growing. We have, therefore, been discussing the advisability of erecting an academy building, and remodeling and enlarging our present school building so as to make a boys' dormitory out of it. We are already in possession of several hundred dollars in pledges and donations for this undertaking. Altogether we are of excellent courage. Skodsborg (Denmark) School
By Erik Arnesen
We opened our school Oct. 14, 1908, with an enrolment of about twenty. The number soon increased to thirty-five, two of whom have recently left, one of them to take a position at our conference depository in Copenhagen, so that our number now is thirty-three. Eight of these are from Norway, two from Iceland, the others from Denmark. Not less than eight or ten among the students made no profession of religion when they came here. But an excellent spirit has prevailed; God has greatly blessed our meetings and our religious gatherings, especially during the week of prayer; and now nearly all of those who were unconverted at the beginning of the school year seem to have made the firm decision to serve the Lord by accepting the present truth. This year we have our school in rented rooms, but next year we expect to have it in a large house now in the course of erection on the sanitarium grounds. This will be a great help to us, and far more comfortable. This building will contain rooms for the students, recitation rooms, etc., and in connection with it will be a chapel, something that has been greatly needed all these years at the sanitarium. The building will belong to the sanitarium, but we intend to rent what we need of it during the school year, while the sanitarium will occupy it the rest of the time. We have four regular teachers, but all have other work besides. The writer, who has charge of the school, is also carrying editorial work and a considerable amount of secretary work. Elder L. Muderspach gives instruction in Bible, history, etc., and is holding a course of public lectures in Copenhagen, and another in a small town near this place. The two other teachers are Miss Anna Moller, who is our matron, and C. C. Hansen, Jr., Dr. N. P. Nelson and Brother R. J. Aagaard, of the sanitarium, also give some instruction every week. Our chief studies are Bible, history (ancient and modern), languages (Danish, Norwegian, English, and German), arithmetic, geography, physics, botany, zoology, general health principles, etc., all based upon a three years' course of study, in harmony with the general outline which was agreed upon at the meeting at Gland two years ago next May. Nearly all our students intend to enter the work sooner or later. A large number will enter the canvassing work this spring. Several of them had been engaged in that work before they came to school. On account of the comparatively large number who wish to canvass after school, the last week or two of the present school year will be devoted wholly to instructing them for this work. Our state agent for Denmark and our conference president have promised to spend that time with us, and their assistance will be highly appreciated. Our school year will close April 14. ERIK ARNESEN. The Toluca (N. C.) School
By D. T. Shireman
THIS school was begun with the object of placing orphan and homeless children in a family home. As a family, we now number twenty, including the principal and his wife, the cook, the seamstress, the farm superintendent, and the teacher. It is a happy family, and one could not tell but that those in charge were the real father and mother of a real family. The evening and morning services give the children a good opportunity to take part in religious duties. The work on the farm and in the home gives them a training that fits them for real life. We wish to put up two more buildings within one mile of the school, where from ten to twelve may find homes, situated on land where they can raise cotton and grain. We believe that such schools may be made self-supporting. The same teacher and school building which we now have will answer for at least three of these homes, without any additional cost. One half of the children can attend the school in the forenoon, while the others work, and then those who work in the forenoon can attend school in the afternoon. Our school is doing practical work, and exercises a good influence in the community. The Power to Redeem the Human Mind
WERE half the power that fills the world
with terror,
Were half the wealth bestowed on
camps and courts,
Given to redeem the human mind from
error,
There were no need of arsenals or
forts.
— Longfellow. Darling Range (Australia) School
By H. R. Martin
THIS estate comprises one hundred acres of hill and valley land, and was donated to this conference for school purposes by Brother Ashcroft. We have five acres of land cleared, and planted with oranges and peaches. There is still about twenty acres of good land that can be used for fruit and vegetable growing when we get it cleared. We are planning to run the school as free from debt as possible. I was given a pound to start with, to buy a few tools, to get the orchard in better shape, and was told that I would have to make the place self-supporting from the start. The Lord helped us; and we helped ourselves by chopping wood, raising vegetables, etc., and after the first year had a credit balance of £54, which grew to £81 the next six months, and I am anticipating that when I get out the balance sheet up to Dec. 31, 1908, it will reach £200. I have had to let the books go, as we are busy building a wing of twenty rooms, each thirteen by eleven feet, in order to accommodate the students for next year. I have only farm boys to help me, but the building is growing nicely. The Lord has indeed blessed in the work here in many ways, and we expect to open on February 3 with a school of forty students, ranging in age from sixteen to forty years. Loma Linda College of Evangelists
By G. K. Abbott
THERE is a larger number of students in attendance than ever before, and a spirit of unusual earnestness has pervaded the entire work this year. This is largely due to the fact that they have been given the responsibility of planning and conducting the field work and training, which forms a part of the educational system of the college. This work is united with that of the Missionary Volunteer Society. Students devote some time each week to the holding of Bible readings, health lectures, cooking schools, etc., to canvassing, to the distributing of literature, and the making of missionary visits, to treating the sick, and to similar work. A number of persons have accepted present truth because of such work, and where it was carried on last year, the students find an open door and a hearty welcome this year. Since the first of January, there has been a weekly average of twenty-two Bible readings given, twelve missionary visits made, two health lectures given, two meetings held, and 2,255 pages of literature distributed. Treatments are frequently given in the course of missionary visits. Not only has much good been accomplished, but the students have felt the joy of service, and have seen the efficiency of training in service. The medical missionary work has so fully demonstrated the gospel that prejudice has melted before it. The name “Loma Linda” has proved an open sesame to hearts and homes. In the activity at home, the foreign fields have not been forgotten. Two workers, Misses Meda Kerr and Anna Hansen, are now located in Argentina, South America. Many others expect to join the army of workers on the frontier when their preparation is completed. G. K. Abbott, M. D.,
President. Canvassers' Institutes for 1909 COLUMBIA UNION CONFERENCE
Foreign Mission Seminary, Takoma Park, D. C. .................... April 2-16 Mount Vernon (Ohio) College, Mount Vernon .................... April 16-30 NORTHERN UNION CONFERENCE
North Dakota ........ March 25 to April 5 Wisconsin, Grand Rapids, March 16 to April 5 West Michigan, Cedar Lake ..... April 8-18 Indiana, Beechwood Academy ..... April 8-18 Emmanuel Missionary College, Berrien Springs, Mich. .......... April 18 to May 2 Church Discipline
By R. A. UNDERWOOD
THE following questions have been presented to me, for a reply:— I. “What do you consider valid ground for the disfellowshipping of a member by a church?” I would consider apostasy or the manifestation of continual opposition to the efforts of the church in its work of proclaiming the gospel, just and reasonable grounds for disfellowshipping a member. About twenty years ago Mrs. E. G. White wrote an article entitled, “Treatment of the Erring,” which ably sets forth our duty to do all in our power to reclaim and to assist the erring. This article is most excellent. I will quote the following extracts:— “‘But whoso shall offend one of these little ones which believe in me, it were better for him that a millstone were hanged about his neck, and that he were drowned in the depth of the sea.’ The little ones here referred to, who believe in Christ, are not those who are young in years, but little children in Christ.” “Weak and trembling souls, those who have many defects and objectionable traits of character, are the special charge of the angels of God. ‘Take heed that ye despise not one of these little ones; for I say unto you, That in heaven their angels do always behold the face of my Father which is in heaven.’” “‘If those who, by being merciless and unforgiving, place themselves on Satan’s side, would only listen and hear the reproof of the Saviour, ‘He that is without sin among you, let him first cast a stone,’ would any hand be lifted? would not every mouth be stopped? These words of Jesus to the Pharisees brought their own sins to their remembrance. Self-condemned, they went out one by one.” “‘Brethren and sisters, if you are workers together with God, there is no excuse for your not working to help, not only those whom you fancy, but those who most need your help to correct their errors.” “‘Jesus thus illustrates the work that devolves upon those who claim to believe on his name: ‘How think ye? if a man have a hundred sheep, and one of them be gone astray, doth he not leave the ninety and nine, and goeth into the mountains, and seeketh that which is gone astray? . . . Even so it is not the will of your Father which is in heaven, that one of these little ones should perish.’” “‘Christ has laid down rules to prevent unhappy divisions, but how many in our churches have followed his directions? ‘If thy brother shall trespass against thee, go and [tell it to every one you meet?] tell him his fault between thee and him alone. If he shall hear thee, thou hast gained thy brother. But if he will not hear thee, then take with thee one or two more, that in the mouth of two or three witnesses every word may be established. And if he shall neglect to hear them, tell it unto the church: but if he neglect to hear the church, let him be unto thee as a heathen man and a publican.’” “‘When any one comes to a minister or to men in positions of trust, with complaints about a brother or sister, let them ask the reporter, ‘Have you complied with the rules our Saviour has given?’ and if he has failed to carry out any particular of this instruction, do not listen to a word of his complaint. Refuse to take up a report against your brother or sister in the faith. If members of the church go entirely contrary to these rules, they make themselves subjects of church discipline, and should be put under the censure of the church.” “‘Jesus adds to the lesson these words: ‘Verily, I say unto you, Whatsoever ye shall bind on earth shall be bound in heaven: and whatsoever ye shall loose on earth shall be loosed in heaven.’ This assurance, that after the rules of Christ have been followed to the letter, the decisions of the church will be ratified in heaven, gives a solemn significance to the action of the church. No hasty steps should be taken to cut off names from the church books, or to place a member under censure until the case has been investigated, and the Bible rule fully obeyed. The word of Christ shows how necessary it is for church officers to be free from prejudice and selfish motives. Human minds and hearts, unless wholly sanctified, purified, and refined from partiality and prejudice, are liable to commit grave errors, to misjudge, and deal unkindly and unjustly with souls that are the purchase of the blood of Christ. But the decision of an unjust judge will be of no account in the court of heaven. It will not make an innocent man guilty, nor change his character in the least before God.” “‘He shall have judgment without mercy, that hath showed no mercy.’ God grants no pardon to him whose penitence produces no humility, and whose faith does not work by love to purify the soul.’” In every case where it is necessary to disfellowship a member, before taking this step, the instruction of our Saviour should be carried out. No person will amputate a limb from the body until after he has done all he can to restore or heal the affected part. So it is in the church of Christ. A diseased member should be treated with the same effort and care that we would bestow upon a member of our own body. When this is done, but few will have to be separated from the body—the church. 2. “Does the printed expression in the church letter used in transferring a member from one church to another, ‘in good and regular standing,’ impose some responsibility upon the church issuing the letter?” I understand that the church that gives a letter to a sister church takes some responsibility upon itself in recommending a brother or sister “in good and regular standing.” We would understand that such a member was walking “in the light, as he [Christ] is in the light;” that such a person, if situated so he could, would be a regular attendant at the church and Sabbath-school; that he would be in full sympathy with all our missionary efforts; that he would not only believe the truth in a general way, but would be an active member in seeking to disseminate the light to others; that he would pay his tithe, and, according to his ability, make offerings to the church. Difficulty sometimes arises when a brother has been absent from a church for months, and in the meantime has failed to make regular quarterly reports to the church. After a time, it may be years, this brother writes requesting a letter. In such a case, what can the church do? The only consistent way for a church to do in such a case is simply to give a letter with an explanation that when the brother removed to a distant place, he was in good standing (if that was so then), but that since removing, he has failed to report, and the church can not vouch for his present standing. Only to this extent can a letter be granted if he has failed to report, which is not to his credit, to say the least. Then if a church receives such a person, it does not do it entirely upon the responsibility of the church that has sent the letter, but largely upon its own acquaintance with the member. THIS department is conducted especially for the accommodation of the Seventh-day Adventist readers of this paper. Brief business notices will be published subject to the discretion of the publishers, and on compliance with the following— Any person unknown to the managers of this paper must send with his advertisement satisfactory written recommendation. Such recommendation should come from one of our ministers, or from the elder of a Seventh-day Adventist church. It is not enough to refer to some individual by name. Secure his recommendation in writing, and send it. We open no accounts for advertising, and cash must accompany each order. A charge of one dollar will be made for each insertion of forty words or less. Each additional word, initial, or group of figures in excess of forty, will cost three cents. No discount for several insertions. WANTED.—Competent dressmaker, also seamstress for white goods. Chance for advancement. Healthful Garment Co., 122 Willow Ave., Takoma Park Station, D. C. FOR SALE.—80 acres in beautiful Burrough Valley, Cal. 10 acres grain; 70, pasture; 100 oak trees. Will keep 12 head of stock the year round. S. D. A. church one-quarter mile. Object: to get near church-school. Price, $600. Also 120 acres on Pineridge, 5,000 ft. elevation. Cool in summer; excellent soil; 4 acres cleared. One in Loganberries, raspberries, dewberries, blackberries, just commencing31to bear. Plenty of spring water for irrigation. Two acres underlaid with pipes. Tools and hose. Price, $700. Address Esther P. Miller, Burrough, Cal. WANTED.—A good Seventh-day Adventist home for a brother and sister aged seven and nine; also for a seven-year-old boy, and one twelve years old. For particulars, address Emmanuel Children’s Home, Mountain Grove, Mo. FOR SALE.—Sanitarium Cooking Oil, pure and healthful; no odor, keeps indefinitely; 5-gal. can, $3.50; 10-gal. can, $6.75; 62 cents a gal. in half barrel and barrel lots; 30 gal. and 50 gal. Address Sanitarium Cooking Oil Co., Louisville, Ky. STRAWBERRY PLANTS.—Highland, per 100, $3; Dicky, St. Louis, Chipman, Pineapple, M. Croffard, $1; Standard varieties from 35 to 50 cents. Asparagus, one year old, 65 cents. Catalogue free. George Jorgensen & Son, Box 10, Poy Sippi, Wis. THOROUGHLY equipped treatment-rooms, excellent location; expenses low. High-class trade. Bargain for cash. Take part cash, balance secured, or let to stirring man on commission. Address Elder Shannon, 1366 Grand Ave., Toledo, Ohio. FOR SALE.—Peanut Butter, 10 cents a pound. Gallon Olive Oil, $2.50; 6 cans (60 pounds) Vegetable Cooking Oil, prepaid, $6.50; Cereal Coffee, 100 pounds, $8. Prices specially low on other foods. Write to Vegetarian Meat Co., Bond Building, Washington, D. C. WANTED.—Position by married man, who is an experienced fireman and slate roofer. Would be willing to work on a farm, or could furnish small amount of capital to enter as partner in some business with a Sabbath-keeper. Address Irvin H. Ranch, 518 Willow St., Lebanon, Pa. WANTED.—Work of any kind. Am a machinist, also a good engineer, and am familiar with farm work. Can give satisfactory reference as to workmanship and character. Married; have two children. State salary. Address H. J. Graham, 40 Walnut St., Atlanta, Ga. FOR SALE.—First-class stereopticon, used but little, with acetylene generator. First cost, $55. About $10 worth of slides, consisting of illustrated hymns, and a large cotton sheet. All packed in two neat wooden cases. Price for outfit, $30. Address F. W. Stray, 8 East Pearl St., Nashua, N. H. FOR SALE.—45 acres,—12 acres in cultivation, balance timber,—3-room house, fine well water. Peaches, plums, apples, grapes, bearing enough fruit for any family. Healthful place, one-third mile from Seventh-day Adventist church and school. Price, $275, cash. Address William M. Ford, Avinger, Tex. FOR SALE.—Farm in Manitoba. Plenty of timber and water. One mile from market. New ten-room brick house, with basement and cistern; and other buildings. Small church of Seventh-day Adventists near. Good missionary field. Price, $5,000. For particulars write to Elder E. L. Stewart, Gladstone, Manitoba, Canada. FOR SALE.—1,000,000 Bible Mottoes. Over 100 texts and designs now in stock, consisting of post-cards, Bible cards, Bible mottoes, etc. We also have a few of the ten commandment charts left, at only 20 cents apiece. Our new Father and Mother mottoes are particularly nice, being adorned with beautiful wreaths of roses. They are companion pieces, and are sent to any address for 50 cents a pair. 100, of all designs, sent for $6. The more you buy, the cheaper they are. The demand for Father and Mother mottoes is so great we have just had to order more plates. For further particulars, address Hampton Art Company, Hampton, Iowa. THE address of Elder J. H. Krum is Meno, Okla. The address of Elder J. W. Boynton is 1249 Franklin St., Bellingham, Wash. SPEAR.—Died Jan. 26, 1909, at his residence in Brooklyn, N. Y., Silvanus Edward Spear, husband of Elizabeth Spear and father of Annie E. Spear. Although not a professed Christian, Mr. Spear believed many of the truths taught by the Seventh-day Adventist denomination. He leaves many friends to mourn his death. Dr. John L. Clark and the writer had charge of the funeral services. M. L. ANDREASEN. THOMPSON.—It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of Altheda, infant daughter of Brother and Sister James Thompson. She came to brighten their lives for a brief season on Dec. 16, 1908, and passed away Feb. 26, 1909. In our sorrow we have the joy of knowing that the eternal morn is not far away, and that the faithful will soon sing victory over the grave, and rest where death can not enter. Words of comfort were spoken by the writer. WM. C. YOUNG. MARYOTT.—Died at Milton Junction, Wis., March 14, 1909, of general debility, Brother Henry C. Maryott. He was born in Independence, N. Y., May 25, 1834. His first Christian experience in early life was with the Seventh-day Baptists. In 1906 he accepted God's message for this time. He was patient and resigned in his sickness, and sleeps in Jesus. A wife, three daughters, and other kindred are left to mourn, but not as those who have no hope. Words of comfort were based on Ps. 127:2, last clause. W. W. STEBBINS. ATKINSON.—Died at Ringgold, Neb., Feb. 10, 1909, Herbert Luther Atkinson, son of Mr. and Mrs. R. D. Atkinson, aged one year and twenty-four days. During the week of prayer little Herbert became ill, from which illness he never fully recovered. The funeral services were conducted at the Seventh-day Adventist church at Ringgold, where words of comfort were spoken by Elder L. E. Johnson, from Jer. 31:15-17. Although these sorrowing parents miss their little one, they sorrow not as those who have no hope, knowing that in the glad resurrection morning we shall meet again those who sleep in Jesus. CARRIE B. TEEL. MORRIS.—Died in Wallace district, Madera County, Cal., Feb. 7, 1909, of appendicitis, John Alvin Morris, aged 46 years, 3 months, and 23 days. The deceased was born in Alabama, but spent the greater part of his life in Texas. He had lived in California nine years. In youth he accepted the Adventist faith, which he cherished until the last, and took great pleasure in giving it to others. His last words were of hope and trust in God. He leaves a wife, two sons, a daughter, a mother, and one brother. As no minister could be reached in time, words of comfort and prayer were offered at the grave by the church deacon. He was laid to rest in Madera Cemetery, to await the Life-giver's call. JAMES C. AND LUCY MORRIS. JEWELL.—Died, our dear little girls, Genevieve Alice and Gladys Euthiel. Genevieve, aged 3 years, 7 months, and 4 days, was born in Battle Creek, Mich., Aug. 7, 1905, and died at Oelrichs, S. D., March 11, 1909, as the result of complications following scarlet fever. She was taken sick February 10, and after four weeks of suffering, which at times was very severe, death came to her relief. She was an unusually bright, sweet child, and often spoke of the time when Jesus would come. Gladys Euthiel, aged 11 months and 25 days, was born near Vivian, S. D., Feb. 27, 1908, and died at Oelrichs, S. D., Feb. 21, 1909. She was convalescing from pneumonia, when she was taken with scarlet fever, February 14, and passed away one week later. She was an affectionate child, and was just beginning to talk. The immediate members of the home who mourn with us, are their brother Eugene, aged six years, and their grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. C. C. Van Horne. Their absence from our midst is keenly felt, and our only comfort is in the thought that we shall have them to grow up with us in the new earth. On account of strict quarantine, we were unable to have other services than those which we held ourselves, reading encouraging words from inspiration to comfort us. MR. AND MRS. F. BURTON JEWELL. CLARK.—Died in Los Angeles, Cal., Sister Pearl Clark, of tuberculosis, Feb. 26, 1909, after an illness of about eleven months. She was born in Indiana, Feb. 10, 1878. In after years she came West, and was married to Geo. D. Clark. They accepted present truth in July, 1905. The last days of her life were spent in sweet communion with her Saviour. She passed away peacefully. She leaves a husband and little girl of four years to mourn their loss, but they do not mourn as those who have no hope. Words of comfort from John 14:1-3 were spoken by the writer to a large number of sympathizing friends. J. W. ADAMS. HALLSTEAD.—Died at the Portland Sanitarium, Portland, Ore., Feb. 14, 1909, Albert M. Hallstead, aged seventeen years and six months. He was a member of the Hopewell (Ore.) Seventh-day Adventist church, and secretary of the Sabbath-school. He was a faithful and loving son, and an earnest worker for Christ. His father died about two years ago, leaving a widow and nine children. Albert was the oldest of the children, and manfully took his father’s place to help his mother care for and support the family. While thus at work, he received a slight scratch on his hand, which became infected, and in a few days he died of acute osteomyelitis. He was taken to his home, and we laid him to rest till Jesus comes to call him forth. The funeral was held from the United Brethren church, the services being conducted by the writer, assisted by Elder Hansen; text, Isa. 40:1. DANIEL NETTLETON. HASTINGS.—Mrs. S. A. Hastings fell asleep at her daughter’s home in Byron Center, Mich., Feb. 21, 1909, at the age of eighty-three years. She was born in Ellery, Chautauqua County, N. Y., in 1826. In the year 1844 she was married to Solomon D. Covey. They came to Michigan in 1845, and were the first settlers in the town of Wright, where she always had her home. Her husband was killed May 28, 1878. They gave liberally of their substance to the Adventist Church. Six years after his death she married Walter Hastings, who was also a faithful Sabbathkeeper. At the age of twelve she was baptized, and united with the Methodist Church. Later she heard the Sabbath truth, and at the age of thirty-two embraced it, and was again baptized, keeping that faith zealously until the day of her death. She was the mother of sixteen children. Ten are still living, but were so widely separated that it was impossible for many to attend her funeral. She chose for her funeral text 2 Tim. 4:6, 7. She rests in hope of a blessed resurrection. MARY A. WOODWARD. HERRINGTON.—James Q. Herrington was born in Green County, Pennsylvania, Jan. 8, 1851, and died at the Passavant Hospital, in Pittsburg, Pa., March 3, 1909. In early life Brother Herrington was a member of the Methodist Church, but for the last twenty years he has been a faithful member of the Seventh-day Adventist denomination; he loved the Sabbath truth, and rejoiced in the hope of Christ’s soon coming. He is widely known as one of our pioneer canvassers, and in this branch of the Lord’s work he steadily and successfully labored for nineteen years; he has sold thousands of our books which bear the last warning message, and he lived to see some accept the truth through reading the books that he sold them. For ten years Brother Herrington was the local elder of the Pittsburg church, and he will be greatly missed by us all, but we believe he sleeps in Jesus. A wife and four children mourn their loss. Funeral services were conducted by the writer in the First Seventh-day Adventist church of Pittsburg. N. S. ASHTON. (Atlantic Union Gleaner and Columbia Union Visitor, please copy.) Bollman to Edit Gospel Sentinel
THE managers of the Southern Publishing Association have invited Elder C. P. Bollman to act as editor of the Gospel Sentinel, thus filling the vacancy caused by the recent death of Sister Eliza J. Burnham. Brother Bollman's successful experience as an editor will enable him to render good service in his new position. Those who have asked for a consideration of the proper translation of the Greek of Matt. 28: 1 will read with special interest the leading editorial article in this issue. Progress in Europe in 1908
WRITING on the way to the Russian general meetings, which close at Moscow, Elder L. R. Conradi says: “All considered, 1908 was our best year in Europe; over two thousand net gain in membership, and twenty-five thousand dollars increase in tithes and offerings.” Sister Josephine Gotzian Visits Headquarters
LAST week Sister Josephine Gotzian arrived in Washington from Florida, and is spending a short time at headquarters. Sister Gotzian has been a generous supporter of this movement for many years, and has recently taken a special interest in the development of the work in the South. Kern and Griggs Return to Washington
BRETHREN M. E. KERN AND FREDERICK GRIGGS have returned to Washington after visits to various parts of the field. Brother Kern has been absent about three months, and has attended young people's conventions in several union conferences, including those on the Pacific Coast. Missionaries to Nyassaland
From the South African Missionary we learn that Misses Ina and Etta Austen, of Cape Colony, were to sail March 18 for Nyassaland, to which mission they were appointed by the union conference. Thus the South African colonies join Europe and Australasia in sending recruits into the pioneer mission fields. Introducing the Temperance Instructor
A BROTHER now in attendance at Valparaiso (Ind.) University, recently presented sample copies of the Temperance number of the Youth's Instructor to the faculty, and suggested to the vice-president the advisability of placing a copy in the rooms of the two thousand young men attending the university, which would require one thousand copies. After carefully examining the paper, the vice-president counted out thirty dollars, and ordered the thousand copies. From the letter reporting this experience we quote: “We are delighted, I can assure you. The president of the Prohibition League will lend his hearty support in distributing them. We feel that the paper itself is its best advocate.” Does not this experience suggest to your mind some new method whereby you might introduce this number of the Instructor and our other periodicals, into other educational institutions? Send $3.75 for one hundred copies of the Temperance Instructor; or $1 for twenty-five copies; or 25 cents for five. Address the Youth's Instructor, Takoma Park, Washington, D. C. The Australasian union paper reports that on January 6, G. A. Wood, a nurse of the Sydney Sanitarium, sailed for the island of Java, and on February 3, Miss Dorothy Knight, a Bible worker, sailed also to join the Java Mission. Book and Periodical Work News
By Editor
INTERESTING notes and announcements concerning the book and periodical work will be found on the second page of this issue. These paragraphs are not merely advertising matter, but comprise the latest news concerning the progress of the work in the field. This page should not be overlooked by any of our readers.