As we have read the many stirring appeals from different parts of the field, we have wondered what must be the condition of those to whom these appeals come that they are not stirred to action? While considering these matters, the impression has been forced upon us that in many cases those to whom the appeals come are not in earnest, or else lack that spirit of self-sacrifice that characterized the early laborers in this message.
Without drawing any strong comparisons, let us consider a question that has lain with great weight upon the minds of those of us who are in this needy field, and ask ourselves, as we read, “Is it I to whom this appeal comes?” Allowing that, in a general way, all fields are alike needy, and are making demands upon the resources at hand, can it not be possible that some, by virtue of location and character, have greater claims than others, and present greater promise of success with less expense?
Our hearts have been made sad when we think of the millions in China, India, and other densely populated regions, for whom so little is being done; and yet what about the thousands of so-called Christians for whom little or nothing is being done to give them a knowledge of the last message of mercy?
I speak of Alaska, and the cities that have grown up here within a few years, recruited from all parts of the world. Since the gold excitement of 1897-98 this country has teemed with human beings, passing and repassing. A large proportion of these have met defeat and disappointment, and not a few even death, either by accident or by their own hands. Thus all hope has been cut off so far as their salvation is concerned.
When the writer reached Skagway, the real gateway to the interior suddenly opened. After a careful survey of the place and opportunities, I began to call in earnest for a self-sacrificing laborer to come and begin such a work as the surroundings would warrant. It is now nearly two years since the first appeal was penned, and during all this time, although the call has been repeatedly urged upon one and another, no one has been found willing to risk an attempt. At least two Conferences, each with treasuries well filled, have denied our requests. Individuals have turned away to fields with sure support in sight. And still we continue to ask, Who will “come over, . . . and help us”?
Since we came here, we have seen the Peniel Mission and the Salvation Army workers come in, in weakness, and trusting entirely upon public contributions; and both have succeeded far beyond even their own expectations, thus proving that we make no mistake in pleading for help. This shows that, had some of our consecrated laborers heeded the call, the truth would have gained a foothold, and many souls been saved.
However that may be, one at least has been gained to the truth by personal labor; and while some work has been done, a great deal more certainly could have been done. We believe it would be hard to find a field of greater promise in proportion to the expense, or one more needy. We will not recite the list of evils to be found here; they are only such as are common to any Western town. As a counterbalance to these may be mentioned the Methodist, Presbyterian, Baptist, Episcopal, and Roman Catholic church organizations, also, a strong Y. M. C. A., besides the Peniel Mission and the Salvation Army. Three of these churches have good, comfortable buildings. The Methodists use the chapel of their college building, just completed. Every dollar used in the erection of these buildings has been expended since the writer came here, and is mentioned to show the prevailing spirit of liberality—not alone among the church element, but all classes; and, as may be expected of such a people, we can truly say that up to the present time a most cordial spirit of religious liberty has prevailed.
How long this spirit will continue can not be told, and it is our earnest desire that the present favorable openings be improved. Are there not one or more laborers willing to come and give the message? No better time can be found than the long winter evenings so rapidly approaching. Nor is it necessary that such laborers should be ministers. They must be persons of good address and tact, capable of pushing ahead, and at the same time guarding carefully all avenues leading into conflict with those already upon the grounds.
We think the labor of one or two good Bible workers,—if man and wife, all the better,—who can visit, teach, and place books, papers, etc., in the homes of the people, far preferable to an effort that would be likely to array all the pastors of the city at once against the truth. Of course we would not expect to hide our light, nor have we done so. Seventh-day Adventists are well and favorably known already, and we find it possible in a measure to fraternize with the leading members and pastors of other churches, and always receive a most cordial welcome in their meetings.
In conclusion, we repeat that out of the vast field already well warned there must be one or two upon whom the Lord will so heavily lay the burden of Alaska that they shall be constrained to cry out, “Here am I, send me.”
To any such, we who are here can vouchsafe such assistance as we have power to render. We will do all possible in return for God’s abundant blessings. We praise him for keeping power and grace to live the truth when it seems so easy to fail. While we feel deeply on this subject, we desire the Lord to guide. Let us always be ready to say, “Thy will be done.”
We will cheerfully answer any correspondence on this subject; and we ask to be remembered at the throne of grace. GEORGE E. HENTON.
ARGENTINA
By L. Brooking
BARRACAS AL NORTE, BUENOS AYRES.—Landing here after almost three-years' absence, I found things had changed, electric cars running on many streets, and bicycles much used. I held meetings every evening in the front room of the house where the book depository is. Many children and a number of adults came, so we held two meetings—one for the children and one for the adults. After two weeks a young man and his wife asked for baptism. I told him about the Sabbath. He said if it was taught in the Bible, he would keep it; so I gave him several studies on the subject, and he began its observance. Brother McCarthy had other studies with him and baptized him. He is an Italian watchmaker; his wife also keeps the Sabbath. We decided to discontinue the meetings for a while, as there was much disturbance with the boys. We expect to hold meetings in the tenement houses near by.
We have been able to do good with health foods, and make friends. My wife has had talks with several women on healthful dress, diet, etc., and is invited to go two hundred miles south, to my relatives. They are interested in healthful living. Thus we are sowing seeds of truth, which we hope to see bear fruit to God's glory. There are many difficulties in this field, but we thank God that our Saviour is with us, and his angels have gone before us to prepare the way.
GENERAL LA MADRID.—This place is south of Buenos Ayres, and has a population of about two thousand, mostly natives, Italians, and Spaniards. In the outskirts of the town, many of the houses are only mud huts. I have been here a few days, holding meetings and giving Bible readings. Some are glad to hear the gospel, and I know God's word will not return void. There is great need of instruction in healthful cookery. Meat, being cheap, is the principal food. I realize more than ever the necessity of correcting the physical habits of those whom we would elevate morally.
There are three Sabbath-keepers in this place. Mr. Robinson, a self-supporting evangelist, came to637this country about three years ago, and about a year ago received the Sabbath truth from a Danish Sabbath-keeper. Through the efforts of his friends and the inconsistent life of the Dane, he became much prejudiced against Seventh-day Adventists, and concluded that their doctrines are a delusion. But the Spirit of the Lord would not let him rest. Being under conviction, he came to this town, traveling forty miles, in order to get away from the influence of all his friends, that he might study the Sabbath question. While at a Hollander's house, he learned that his hostess was a Sabbath-keeper, and improved this opportunity to make further inquiries after truth. When afterward asked by a native if Saturday is the Sabbath, he could only answer Yes, and from that time has kept it. He is now teaching school and holding meetings.
Sister Gudemond, whose husband is a stone mason, has kept the Sabbath about a year, having learned of it from tracts sent by a Sabbath-keeper in Rosario. At first her husband opposed her, but has now ceased to do so. An Irish shoemaker named Miller has kept a few Sabbaths, and been victorious over the drink habit.
Brethren, pray for the work in these darkened lands.
L. BROOKING.
JAMAICA
By W. W. Eastman
SOUTHFIELD.—Since my last report, I have not by any means been idle. I have baptized more than one hundred and fifty persons as a result of labor. Thank the Lord, we all have plenty to do in Jamaica. We can not answer one fourth of the Macedonian calls that are constantly coming. The time we put in here each year is three hundred and sixty-five days, twenty-four hours long. Our rest is in the future, but, praise the Lord, it is sure.
I came home to Southfield, May 17, and Elder F. I. Richardson came the 18th. We began meetings on Sabbath, which continued to increase in interest and power for sixteen days, during which time over thirty persons started for the kingdom. June 3 twenty-one were baptized. It was a refreshing sight to see so many, most of whom were young persons, go forward, under the influence of the latter rain, in the loud cry of the third angel. June 2 the company here was organized into a church of forty-two members, and on the night of the 3d Brother J. R. Parchment was ordained as local elder of the church, at the close of the Sunday night meeting.
When the Spirit was poured out on the day of Pentecost, it was soon noised abroad, and the people came together; so it has been here.
Our church building, 20 x 30 ft., has not been large enough to hold the people. Some who came out of curiosity, have been converted, and others are interested. It became necessary for Brother Richardson to leave me, in order to attend to other duties; but still the work goes on.
A number of others will go forward in baptism at the first opportunity. In order to baptize, we have to go down the mountain to the sea, a distance of two and one-half miles, a descent of fifteen hundred and fifty feet. A part of the way is much like descending a ladder. Suffice it to say we all get good exercise before getting back.
We are happy in the Lord, and rejoice for the privilege of being in his work in a time like this. Our experience is that the field is white and laborers are few. We are praying for more laborers. Who will come and help us, and share in the final reward?
W. W. EASTMAN.
News Briefs from Around the World
—A peach grower at Middlesboro, Ky., sold his crop, from 5,000 trees, for $8,000.
—Four negroes, suspected of robbery and assault, were recently taken from the jail at New Orleans, La., and lynched.
—A fire in the Hass Keui district, near Constantinople, Turkey, recently destroyed 150 residences, 40 shops, and a synagogue.
—A resolution condemning the “German world policy” was unanimously adopted by the Congress of Social Democrats, at Mainz, Germany.
—The grand maneuvers of the French army were concluded the 20th ult., with a review of 97,000 men by President Loubet, near Chartres.
—Two hundred and fifty laundries, run by American employees and equipped with American machinery, will soon be opened in London, England.
—The Pennsylvania and Reading Coal Company, employing over 30,000 men, few of whom have stopped work, has decided to increase wages ten per cent.
—A German naval battalion recently defeated a large body of Boxers and Chinese regulars, and captured and burned Liang-Hsiang-Hsien, southwest of Peking.
—Sir Claude MacDonald has become British minister at Tokio, Japan, being succeeded at Peking by Sir Ernest Satow, formerly British minister at the Japanese capital.
—By pretending to invoke the spirits of the dead, Jeanette Danforth, a medium, is declared, in conjunction with Arthur P. Dodge, to have played so effectually upon the credulity of Alicia Vanderbilt La Bau, a daughter of the late Commodore Cornelius Vanderbilt, that Mr. Dodge was enabled to get, by fraud, something more than $100,000 from Mrs. La Bau’s pockets.14
—Mrs. Ulysses S. Grant is visiting in Montreal, Quebec.
—The National Postmasters’ Association is in session at Peoria, Ill.
—Thirty-one new cases of yellow fever are reported at Havana, Cuba.
—Five hundred Canadians will return from South Africa immediately.
—A heavy cyclone recently struck Morristown, Minn., killing eight persons.
—During the last eight months Cuba’s sugar exports aggregated 266,843 tons.
—Chicago millers have advanced the price of flour twenty cents on the barrel.
—The Pei Tang and Lu Tai forts have been captured by the allied army in China.
—Miss Clara Barton, president of the Red Cross Society, is ill at Galveston, Tex.
—It is said that Dr. Nansen will join the Duke of Abruzzi in a polar expedition.
—The inheritance tax on Collis P. Huntington’s estate will amount to more than $200,000.
—The Colorado River is higher than was ever known, and is causing great damage throughout Texas.
—In Lewis County, W. Va., a newly discovered oil well is flowing at the rate of 200 barrels an hour.
—Aguinaldo, replying to Señor Buencamino’s peace proposals, declines to consider them, or to agree to a compromise.
—The First National Bank of Winnemucca, Nev., was recently robbed of $13,000 while five persons were in the bank.
—It is stated by the Electrical Review that the telegraph and telephone interests of this country are about to combine.
—The agent of Count Waldersee, of the German army in China, has wired for two saddle-horses from Lexington, Ky.
—After eight-years’ service, Justin McCarthy, the novelist and historian, announces his retirement from the British Parliament.
—Three men were killed, and fifteen wounded, in a clash between miners and a sheriff’s posse, near Shenandoah, Pa., September 22.
—The transatlantic lines have agreed upon an immediate increase in third-class rates between the United States, Liverpool, and Southampton.
—Buildings in process of construction on the Pan-American Exposition grounds, at Buffalo, N. Y., were damaged to the amount of $50,000 by the recent gale.
—The French Council of State has decided to reinstate Lieutenant Colonel Picquart, who was dismissed from the army because of his defense of Captain Dreyfus.
—Grass fire in the vicinity of Occidental, Cal., has already done over $250,000 damage. Nearly 1,000 persons are fighting the fire, which covers 100 square miles.
—The Netherlands government announces its determination to demand compensation for the expulsion from the Transvaal of employees of the Netherlands Railroad.
—Lord Salisbury, in a manifesto, urges British voters to give the government a strong Parliament majority, to deal effectively with the Chinese and South African questions.
—Jules Verne, the noted French writer, recently celebrated his seventy-third birthday. He is in perfect health, mentally and physically, and is at work on a new book.
—The Veterans’ Home at Waupaca, Wis., has received a legacy of $12,000, from Walter Houston, a wealthy farmer who visited the home in disguise, and was kindly treated.
—The United States transport “Port Albert” recently sailed from Seattle, Wash., with 502 cavalry horses and a cargo of forage and commissary supplies, for the Philippines.
—Sir William Harcourt, in a political manifesto recently issued in London, said that “England is the best hated country in the world, and that the Boer war will cost $500,000,000.”
—The wage scale for 1901, in the steel mills, has been signed, in Cincinnati, Ohio, by representatives of the manufacturers and workers. This decision guarantees employment for 60,000 men who have been idle since June.
One clause in the will of the late Donald Cameron, a druggist of Rutherford, N. J., requested that the cost of his funeral should not exceed fifty dollars, as he would “rather leave for the living that which unnecessarily goes to the dead.”
—The Rurutu and Tubuai islands, in the Pacific Ocean, south of the Society Islands, have been annexed by France, at the request of the natives. As a counter move, the Cook Islands, southwest of the Society Islands, have been annexed by Great Britain, with the consent of the native chiefs.
—Senator Caffery has declined the Anti-Imperialist nomination for the United States presidency.
—Former Governor Wolcott, of Massachusetts, has declined to be United States ambassador to Italy.
—Field Marshal Count von Waldersee reviewed the foreign troops at Shanghai, China, September 22.
—Forty lives were lost recently by the grounding of an Egyptian mail steamer on the Island of Andros.
—Charles T. Yerkes, of Chicago, has purchased the franchise of the new London underground railroad.
—Another mob in Mansfield, Ohio, recently tarred two Dowie elders who attempted to speak in that place.
—Nearly 100 Americans were killed or wounded in the Philippines during the week ending September 24.
—Hundreds of land-seekers are at Tacoma, Wash., waiting for the opening of the Colville Indian reservation, October 10.
—Seventy-two new coal mines have been opened in Prussia this year, increasing the output of coal for 1900 by 2,500,000 tons.
—Four men held up a Chicago, Burlington, and Quincy train, near Lincoln, Neb., September 22, securing but little money.
—A bill has been introduced in the Mexican Congress, providing for an appropriation of $30,000 for the Galveston, Tex., sufferers.
—More than fifty vessels of the French fishing fleet from Saint-Pierre, Newfoundland, are missing, as a result of the recent severe gale.
—In order to make room in the New York City public schools, it is proposed to refuse admission to all children under six years of age.
—The United States transport “Thomas” has sailed from San Francisco, with 1,648 enlisted men, and $1,300,000, for Manila, Philippine Islands.
—Li Hung Chang has caused a proclamation to be posted in the principal cities of Pe Chi Li province, calling for the extermination of all Boxers.
—A terrific rain and electric storm did great damage in northern and northwestern Texas, the Trinity River at Dallas rising thirty feet in less than twelve hours.
—The first train since the great storm and cyclone, arrived at Galveston on the 21st ult. The building of the temporary bridge, two and one-eighth miles long, was a remarkable engineering achievement.
—The firm of Cadbury Brothers, England, has declined to send in an estimate for a contract for thirty tons of cocoa for the British troops at the front. Mr. Cadbury’s explanation is that, while his firm could not conscientiously do anything for the carrying on of the war, they have assisted the sufferers, and hope to do more, both for British and Boers.
—Olive Schreiner says that “the children of Boers carry away all the intellectual honors in South Africa. They fill the schools, and bear off the prizes. They are the lawyers, the magistrates, the successful barristers, the able doctors.” She attributes it to the fact that “these Dutch Africans come of an exceptionally able stock, which for several generations lay fallow, drawing strength from the soil, and not exposed to the devitalizing influence of cities.”
—Lord Roberts is, according to latest dispatches, making “a concentric movement upon Koomatipoort.” Ian Hamilton is returning to the railway from Lydenburg; Pole-Carew is pushing east toward Nelspruit; French is making for Barberton, and Buller has divided Botha’s forces, and cut off a portion of them from communication with the commandoes between Nelspruit and Koomatipoort. The British forces are in hot pursuit of the remnant of the Boer army, and are driving it eastward to the Portuguese frontier.” It is reported that Kruger has fled to Lorenzo Marques.
—The latest news in regard to the gigantic coal strike, is that “negotiations for a settlement of the strike are now under way. They are being conducted secretly, but this much is known—the operators have decided to make concessions to the miners.” A dispatch from Baltimore, Md., dated September 27, states that “it is authoritatively announced to-night that Cardinal Gibbons has received a request to act as arbitrator in the coal strike, and that he has consented to serve, provided both parties are satisfied. The cardinal declines to state through whom the request came, but acknowledges that he has consented to act. There was a report that John Wanamaker suggested the cardinal, but this could not be substantiated.” Over 140,000 men are at present engaged in the strike.
—Galveston, Tex., was nearly swept out of existence by the terrific hurricane and flood, which raged from Saturday noon, September 8, till Sunday morning. Great tidal waves, blown inland from the Gulf of Mexico by the terrific winds, played havoc with the entire town, and severely damaged many cities on the coast. A conservative estimate gives the loss of life in Galveston alone as between 4,000 and 5,000. The water stood over six feet deep on the streets, and the wind blew at a velocity of 100 miles an hour. The place is under martial law, and thousands of survivors have left to escape hunger and pestilence. Thousands, and even hundreds of thousands, of dollars are pouring into the hands of the relief committee, from all parts of the United States, and from foreign lands, for the benefit of the destitute survivors.
—A mine explosion at Dux, Bohemia, recently killed thirty-five men.
—Sir E. M. Satow, Great Britain’s new minister to China, has arrived at Peking.
—Excepting France, the United States secured the largest number of prizes at the Paris Exposition.
—In two recent engagements in the Sahara desert, the French troops sustained losses at the hands of the Berber tribesmen.
—Countess Schimmelmann has returned to Europe in financial straits, leaving her yacht in Brooklyn, to be sold for funds to pay her expenses while in the United States.
—After an illness of four days, George D’Vys, the last surviving member of the government relief expedition that rescued Dr. Kane, the American arctic explorer, died in Worcester, Mass., September 24.
—The Philippine Commissioners, in a report on affairs in the islands, say that “if the present policy is continued as a result of the presidential election, the insurrection will come to an end within sixty days.”
—One hundred and thirty-four Americans attacked 800 intrenched Filipinos at Mabitac, in Laguna province, September 17, but were compelled to retire, after a hard fight and a loss of twenty-four killed and twenty wounded. The insurgents have resumed activity in a number of places around Manila.
CAMP-MEETING IN DISTRICT 1.
By H. W. Cottrell
VIRGINIA.
The Virginia camp-meeting was held August 9-19, at Richmond, in a beautiful grove, situated at the terminus of the electric line, about four miles from the city. On the grounds were six fine springs of pure water, boiling forth from the hillside, and the owners of the ground gave the free use of these to the campers. During the extremely hot weather, which reached a temperature of one hundred and six degrees, this privilege was greatly appreciated. The Lord had a tender regard for the people, hence there was little or no sickness on the grounds caused by the heat.
Besides the Conference laborers, Elders M. C. Wilcox and A. E. Place, Prof. F. Griggs, S. N. Curtiss, and the writer, assisted in the meetings. There was a fair attendance from without. Our people were well represented, considering the size of the Conference. Many were in a low spiritual condition, but Christ revealed himself to a number of persons who had backslidden, and they were enabled to rejoice in the Lord. Several who were not professed Christians were converted, and seven adults accepted the Sabbath truth during the meeting. Those who presented the word in public were favored with the Spirit of the Lord, and so spoke with power.
The last few days of the meeting were days of special rejoicing on account of the manifest presence of the Lord. Elder R. D. Hottel was again elected Conference president. He has the confidence of the people, and is doing good work. At this meeting plans were completed, which, if executed, will rid the Conference of debt within about one year. The hearts of the people are full of courage, and the prospects are bright for a prosperous year, both spiritually and financially.
VERMONT.
The Vermont meeting was held on the same grounds as last year. There were fifty-five tents erected, and about three hundred of our people in attendance. The ministers present from outside the Conference were Elders Moon and Wilcox, and the writer. Professor Griggs spoke in the interests of the district academy; C. C. Nicola, M. D., represented the New England Sanitarium; and S. N. Curtiss labored in behalf of the canvassing work.
From the first, the spiritual interest in the meetings was excellent. The revival work was well looked after, and many who had backslidden were reclaimed. A goodly number were converted, and thirty-one persons were baptized. I was informed that only three of these were re-baptisms; so we praise God that so many young hearts surrendered to his invitation, and yielded their lives to him.
The tithe during the year met the outlay, and left a small sum in the treasury. Special contributions received the last day of the meeting, for home and foreign work, amounted to $374.26, which was very encouraging for this Conference. They have quite a strong force of workers, and all are of good courage. Elder J. W. Watt was re-elected president. Brother Watt has the confidence and moral support of the people, and the outlook for work in this State is encouraging.
MAINE.
The meetings in District 1 were so appointed that they overlapped one another, hence none of the general laborers could remain through the entire time. Elder Wilcox and Brother Curtiss attended the first part, and Elder Moon and myself the latter part, of each meeting. Elder G. E. Fifield assisted during the forepart of the Maine meeting, and Elder G. E. Langdon all through. Dr. Nicola and Professor Griggs were also present. This meeting being held considerably to one side of the Conference, the number of our people in attendance was unusually small, and very few others came in. The various interests of the cause were considered at this as well as at each of the previously mentioned camps, the Sabbath-school work receiving special attention.
At this gathering, the work did not take much of a spiritual turn till the last Sabbath of the meeting, at which time a goodly number, nearly all discouraged ones, were reclaimed. Elder H. C. Basney was re-elected president.
There is something rather sacred as well as historical in connection with the work in the old State of Maine; for it was the scene of Elder and Mrs. White's first experience as they led out in the initiatory work of the Third Angel's Message.
H. W. COTTRELL.
OKLAHOMA CAMP-MEETING.
By R. M. KILGORE
The camp was in the outskirts of Oklahoma City, on the open prairie, with not a tree or shrub. Quite a large number of our people were camped on the grounds, and there was a good attendance at the night meetings, on the part of the citizens, who were much interested in the views presented. The teaching of the Third Angel's Message is attractive and instructive to all classes, and, when presented in simplicity and love, draws the hearer to its Author. As there were no Conference business meetings held, the opportunity for spiritual labor and practical instruction was well improved. Meetings in the German tongue were daily conducted by Elders Shultz, Westphal, and Riffle; for the youth and children, by Elders Hennig and Giddings, Sister C. C. Lewis, and other helpers. Elder J. E. Jayne assisted in the preaching services, and faithfully set before the people the work in foreign fields, and the plans of the Foreign Mission Board. Money received: First-day offerings, $81.44; on former pledges to foreign fields, $41.34.
The president of the Conference presented its needs, and appealed for money to lift the debt on the Oklahoma church and office building, and for a tent fund. Those present contributed, in pledges and money, about $1,450.
During the revival services many responded; at one time more than eighty-five went forward for prayers. We had two baptismal services, in which seventy persons were buried with Christ, and, later on, seven others handed in their names for baptism.
Dr. Paulson spoke three times, and Dr. Allen once. The principles of healthful living were set forth ably, and in an attractive manner. The true gospel has in it that which saves men spiritually and physically.
One of the hours for public services was devoted to the interests of the canvassing work; and regular daily meetings were conducted by the district and State agents, with a large class in attendance.
Prof. C. C. Lewis talked on educational themes and laid before us the plan for the relief of the schools; and quite a number subscribed for "Christ's Object Lessons," taking from one to fifty copies each.
Sister Lewis conducted mothers' meetings every day, and one public meeting, when all were present. The home life, and purity in the family circle were the theme, which elicited much interest, and solemn impressions were made. Without holiness and purity of heart no one can see God.
Professor Lewis reported the sermons, which were published in two daily papers. The weather was fine, though warm, and the beautiful moonlit nights were all that we could ask for, till the last two meetings, and the last night, when the remnant of the fearful Galveston storm struck the camp. However, the storm, being so far spent, did but little damage.
R. M. KILGORE.
GREENSBORO (N. C.) CAMP-MEETING.
By E. L. SANFORD
The North Carolina local camp-meeting was held in a beautiful grove at Greensboro, July 19-29. About fifty campers were on the grounds, and the meeting began with a good attendance, God's blessing resting on all. Although rain fell during most of the week, quite a number turned out, and one night the meeting had to be changed from a preaching to a social service.
The laborers were Elders J. O. Johnston and R. D. Hottel, Brother Devalt, of Asheville, and the writer. The preaching was on practical subjects during the day, but in the evening services both practical and doctrinal topics were discussed.
About one hundred dollars for the camp-meeting funds next year was pledged at the early morning meeting. A good spirit prevailed all the way through, and several of the brethren were heard to say that it was the best camp-meeting they ever attended. Five went forward in baptism. The dining tent, under the charge of J. L. Maroon, was a success. The children's meetings were held, at 6 P. M., under the direction of Sisters Smith and Purdham.
The interest and attendance remaining good, we continued the meetings one week, after which I pitched a tent down town, where I am also having a good attendance. To the Lord be all the praise.
The Greensboro people were very kind to us in every possible way. E. L. SANFORD.
MISSOURI CAMP-MEETING.
By R. M. KILGORE
The weather was fine throughout the meeting, with the exception of a passing gale, which tore the large pavilion. Willing hands soon repaired this wreck, and our work continued with but little interruption.
The outside attendance was good, and excellent attention was given to the words spoken. The meeting, being held on the western border of the State, our own people were not present in the usual numbers. The following laborers from outside the Conference were present: Elders S. H. Lane, J. E. Jayne, J. M. Rees, B. G. Wilkinson, and H. Shultz. Prof. P. T. Magan presented the needs of our schools, and the plan for their relief. The Lord witnessed to the message borne by his servants, a goodly number were converted, and about twenty were baptized.
One evening was devoted to the cause of temperance, and several short, pithy speeches were made,—two of them by public speakers from the city,—which produced a good effect.
The business meetings of the different departments were harmonious, and the deliberations were open to all. Some changes were effected, and the following elections made: President of the Conference and Tract Society, J. M. Rees; Member of the Committee, and President of the Sabbath-School Association, R. C. Porter.
Elder D. T. Jones and his wife were with us for a few days; also Elder J. O. Beard, from Iowa. The Conference laborers were all present, except two, who were called elsewhere in the interests of the work. Good results have followed nearly all the workers this season, and they go out again with good courage to gather souls for Christ.
The busy whirl and traffic of Kansas City forbid attention to things spiritual, and many had no time to turn aside in search of the rest and sweet peace which Christ gives to weary souls.
R. M. KILGORE.
CAMP-MEETINGS FOR 1900.
DISTRICT TWO.
Florida, Punta Gorda,
Oct.
12-22
Florida, Ocala,
Oct.
26 to Nov. 5
DISTRICT FOUR.
Iowa, Exira,
Oct.
9-14
Minnesota, Lake Crystal,
Oct.
3-8
DISTRICT SIX.
California, Napa,
Sept.
27 to Oct. 7
California, Chico,
Oct.
11-21
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Obituaries.
“I am the resurrection and the life.”—Jesus.
AYERS.—Died at Edmore, Mich., Sept. 20, 1900, Sister Letitia M. Ayers, aged 67 years, 6 months, 23 days. In 1871 she learned and accepted present truth. She has ever been true and faithful to God and his cause. It can truly be said of her, She sleeps in Jesus. ***
LOWERY.—Died at Osceola, Iowa, Sept. 10, 1900, Mrs. Thompson Lowery, aged 65 years, 6 months. She was a member of the Seventh-day Adventist Church during the last thirty years of her life. She leaves a husband and two children to mourn their loss. Words of comfort, based upon 2 Sam. 14:14, were spoken by the writer. Chas. W. Heald.
GORHAM.—Emma Gertrude Gorham was born at Winnebago, Ill., and died at Spirit Lake, Iowa, Sept. 19, 1900, aged 39 years, 10 months, 19 days. The immediate cause of death was peritonitis, but from early youth she had been a sufferer from epilepsy. Words of comfort were spoken by the writer, from the statement of John 11:34, “Jesus wept.” Thos. H. Jeys.
HAYES.—Died at her home in Prunedale, Monterey Co., Cal., July 16, 1900, Sister Engia O. Hayes, wife of Brother B. S. Hayes. She leaves her husband and three children, who mourn their loss, but not without hope. Sister Hayes, with her family, accepted the truth of the Third Angel’s Message at Salem, Ore., in February, 1894, under the labors of B. C. Tabor and others. This was their first knowledge of Christ as man’s Redeemer. All have walked in the light, and now the living lay the wife and mother away in hope. Attention was called to God’s comforting promises, by the writer. A. J. Morton.
