THE Boulder-Colorado Sanitarium was established in 1896. For several years it was operated particularly in the interests of those suffering with tuberculosis. For numerous reasons this policy worked very greatly against its success, and the reputation which it obtained as a consumptive sanitarium has been a source of embarrassment throughout its history.
Like all pioneer institutions, its early history was fraught with struggles and difficulties. Marked success has attended the institution during the later years of its history. It has enjoyed an excellent patronage, and marked results have been seen in the cases of many who have come for relief. A number have accepted the truth in consequence of coming to the institution as guests, and a still larger number have received such impressions as will bear fruit in coming days.
The Colorado Sanitarium
A successful training-school for nurses has been operated during the history of the institution. Increased impetus has come to this branch of the work during the last two years.
A burning zeal for work in the great regions beyond has possessed a number of our people. Five have already gone to other lands to take part in the closing work, and others are eagerly looking forward to the time when they can enter upon active work for their Master. The future of the Colorado Sanitarium is bright with promise.
List of Colorado Sanitarium Workers
Physicians: Drs. J. Dow Shively, Medical Superintendent; Ida S. Herr; Eva Shively; Kate Lindsay.
Business Manager: F. M. Wilcox.
Graduate Nurses: Helen N. Rice, head lady nurse; Grace Allen; Edgar M. Frost; Christian Egner, head gentleman nurse; Myrtle Phillips, cook; Lena Anderson.
Third Year: J. Edward Pegg, Susie Shively, Clara Nelson, Maude Smith, Tabitha Davenport.
Second Year: Lulu Moore, Sadie Blodgett, Hattie Adams, Alma McFall, Ruby Wright, Josie Easter, Maude Parker, Daisy Nary, P. E. Watson, Verne Thompson, Mrs. Verne Thompson, George Watt, Lona Oden, Frances Worthington.
First Year: Lorena Hills, Ethel Spaulding, Bertha Fuller, Rose Books, Alice Bolton, Sophia Conway, Frances Brockman, Edna Moyer, Winfield Nary, Frank Cornwell, Helfred Toppenberg, Eva Kirkle, Mrs. Jessie Davy, R. W. Maker.
F. M. WILCOX.
W. A. R
By W. A. R.
Findings
LENA PETERS is in Portage la Prairie, Manitoba, doing private nursing.
H. M. Johnston, Hildebran, N. C., is secretary of the Medical Department of the North Carolina Conference.
An error was made a few weeks ago in these columns in stating that Miss Iva Holland had connected with the Pennsylvania Sanitarium as head lady nurse. Miss Alida Price is head nurse in that institution, and is assisted by Miss Holland.
The following word comes from J. A. Morrow, Hamilton, Bermuda Islands, in a letter of January 21: "At present we have no medical workers in this field. I believe that a good nurse would do well here. Bermuda is quite a winter resort for tourists and health seekers, both from the States and from Canada. It would seem to me that this would make Bermuda a good point for a nurse to locate. We are trying, as well as we can, to instruct those who embrace the message, in the right ways of living."
The following is quoted from a letter from H. H. Dexter, of 22 rue Pasteur, Nîmes, France: "I am glad indeed that the medical work is so well organized and is a department of the General Conference. We have no medical institution in France, but we are happy for our Latin Union sanitarium at Gland, Switzerland. Last year I spent a few days at the city of Nice,—135,000 inhabitants,—and here I formed the acquaintance of two of our sisters, who some years ago took the nurses’ course at the Battle Creek Sanitarium. They are now both married, but are still combining medical missionary nursing with their work. One of them, Mrs. Passebois Minasso, 30 rue de France, Nice, has quite an establishment for treating patients. Nice is a winter resort of Europe. Over one hundred thousand tourists spend their winter there. It is naturally a health resort, hence would be an excellent place for a sanitarium. If one of our bright American physicians could begin work here, I am certain that, with the blessing of the Lord, he would do well. At Valence there are also two young women who are doing private nursing, and a few miles out from the city, in the mountains, a brother, a graduate nurse from the Gland Sanitarium, has rented an old castle which he has converted into a small health resort."
W. A. R
Medical Missionary Department
Conducted by the Medical Department of the General Conference
W. A. GEORGE, M. D. - - - - Chairman
W. A. RUBLE, M. D. - - - - Secretary
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Religious Liberty Notes
By K. C. R.
SEVERAL Sunday bills have been introduced into the Oregon State Legislature this winter, and the clergy of that State are strongly petitioning their lawmakers for more rigid legislation and further, that heavy fines shall be imposed upon all officials who fail to enforce the Sunday laws to the letter.
The Springfield (Ohio) Daily, bearing date of Feb. 21, 1907, contains a strong protest from a citizen of German Township which is adjacent to Springfield, against Sunday baseball games. When recreation is prohibited both in the cities and country there will only be one place left to go on Sunday, and that is to church.
Assistant District Attorney, Felix McGettrick, recently said in a speech in Boston, Mass., which was reported in the Boston Journal, bearing date of Feb. 23, 1907: “Our interests are now so varied that the Constitution handed down to us by Washington and his compatriots is no longer of much use or value to us. The condition of the people to-day means revolution in some form.”
A Sunday bill, No. 746 A, was introduced into the Wisconsin Legislature, Feb. 15, 1907, by Mr. Grassie. The title of the bill reads in part “To provide rest one day in seven for employees;” but defines that one day in seven by forbidding the employment of any person “during any portion of the first day of the week.” The bill further provides that no employee shall be permitted to work “more than six consecutive Sundays in case of necessity” unless he prefers to have his rest on some other day of the week. It will be seen, even from the excuse of an exemption clause for those who observe another day, that it is a religious measure. It is difficult to hide the cloven foot of these pretended humanitarian bills.
Elder A. R. Ogden in the Kansas Worker, of Feb. 6, 1907, shows how pronounced the religious phase of the recent proposed Sunday bill in the Kansas Legislature was made in a hearing as follows: “When the time of the doing rather than the thing done is made to constitute the crime, it is clearly evident that it is a religious question. This fact was made very prominent in the discussion in the House by the supporters of the bill. A few remarks will show the tenor of the arguments presented in favor of the bill. One speaker said, ‘I want to say that the playing of baseball on Sunday is an encroachment on the sacredness of the day.’ Another remarked, ‘I have had occasion to notice the spirit of commercialism that is destroying the sacredness of the Sabbath.’ While another said in his argument in support of the bill, ‘I am backed only by my ideas of the sacredness of the day.’ Thus the tenor of the arguments in favor of the bill may be clearly discussed. It is the ‘sacredness’ of the day that they are guarding. Think of a civil government passing laws to guard a ‘sacred’ institution!”
The Daily Press of Utica, N. Y., bearing date of Feb. 27, 1907, contains a report of a meeting of the “Trades Assembly” of that city. One of the chief items of business of the meeting was the voicing of a vigorous protest against a bill recently introduced into the New York Legislature by Assemblyman Gluck of New York for a more liberal Sunday law. The association instructed their secretary to correspond with the ministerial association of that city to secure their co-operation in defeating the measure. This is an example showing how trade unions and the federated churches are seeking to secure Sunday legislation.
The Daily Reporter Star of Orlando, Fla., bearing date of Feb. 19, 1907, contains a synopsis of an address on “Sabbath Observance,” by Hon. W. R. O’Neal at the Y. M. C. A. room. Among other things he said, “I appreciate only too well in choosing this subject that I am treading upon dangerous ground.” He then proceeds to prove the necessity of Sunday rest by showing how Christ observed the seventh-day Sabbath, and further adds, “The hope of the American Republic depends upon the careful observance of Sabbath laws. Disregard for these laws has a tendency to break down, disrupt.” That this address was in the interests of Sunday legislation, the report of the meeting concluded by saying, “The sentiment of the meeting was that our present Sabbath (Sunday) laws should be enforced.” Instead of the enforcement of Sunday laws being the safeguard of this nation, they will ultimately accomplish its ruin, as they have that of other nations.
The Lincoln Daily Star, bearing date of March 3, 1907, contains an article nearly a column long, written by Elder Chas. Thompson, in which he reviews the following statement made by one of Lincoln’s prominent ministers: “Who will rule, bums or the people?” The sermon was aimed at Sunday baseball players. The article shows the injustice of classing as “bums” all who desire recreation on Sunday and as “the people” only those who believe in Sunday enforcement. He concludes the article thus: “Because a majority of the people observe Sunday as sacred is no proof that it should receive the crutches of a legislative enactment. For neither our law-making nor our enforcing power has been created for the purpose of enforcing the wish of the majority in establishing a mode of worship. The purpose of government as set forth by the Declaration of Independence and the national constitution is to protect divine rights, and to steer the ship of state clear of settling religious controversy. The torch that has kindled the fires of persecution in every age, the enactments that have blackened the pages of human history, the blood that has issued from the veins of every martyr, the instruments of torture that have inflicted pain and punishment upon humanity, have all been made possible by legislative enactments, at the request of religious fanatics, who felt it a religious duty to burn a heretic to save him. We are a firm believer in that principle which is the foundation of Protestantism, ‘that in matters of conscience, the majority have no power,’ and that principle enunciated by that noble American, General Grant, when he said, ‘Keep the church and state forever separate.’”
The Supreme Court of Massachusetts has recently rendered a decision that the Hebrew must refrain from work on Sunday even though he observes the seventh day of the week as the Sabbath. This decision demonstrates that there is but little virtue in the so-styled exemption clause for those who observe another day. The Boston Journal of Feb. 28, 1907 further says editorially concerning the Supreme Court decision: “A great many prominent Hebrews of Boston feel that an economic injustice is thus done members of their race who, if orthodox, must cease from labor and selling on Saturday, and are then compelled to do the same thing by law on Sunday. They believe that these people might well be permitted to work on Sunday if they do so in a quiet and decent manner that does not offend their neighbors. It is said that Governor Guild has offered some suggestions looking toward the softening of the law in this regard, and it is certain that many citizens not Jews would have no objection to Hebrew labor on Sunday if carried on within reason. Naturally, however, there will be objection to any lessening of the rigor of the Sunday laws. The cry will be raised that no concession should be made to sectarian desires. And yet what else were and are the Sunday laws but the result of sectarian demands? They no longer represent the whole people. The Mohammedan citizen, for instance, or even the Seventh-day Adventist, does not approve of them. But they persist, as a matter of course, and it is always difficult to change them. It will be no less so this year.”
K. C. R.
NOTICES AND APPOINTMENTS
St. Helena Sanitarium Training-School
THE next class for training missionary nurses begins April 1, 1907, and offers a very thorough course in this line of work, and extraordinary advantages in the way of practical experience. We shall be pleased to correspond with all interested persons who desire to devote their lives to this branch of the Master's work. For circulars and full information, address St. Helena Sanitarium, or Dr. H. F. Rand, Sanitarium (Napa Co.), Cal.
Christian Liberty
By K. C. Russell; W. A. Colcord
Reports, Notes, and Comments Pertaining to the Current History of the Rights of Conscience
Conducted by the Religious Liberty Bureau
K. C. RUSSELL, - - - - - Chairman
W. A. COLCORD, - - - - - Secretary
Obituaries
HUMPHRIES.—Died at his home at Portsmouth, Va., Jan. 8, 1907, of consumption, John Humphries, aged 61 years, 7 months, and 14 days. He first heard the third angel's message in 1898, during a tent-meeting conducted by Elder D. C. Babcock, and was one of the first to take his stand for present truth. He has since lived a consistent Christian life, and passed away with firm confidence that he would come forth in the first resurrection. He leaves his wife and one son to mourn their loss. The writer conducted the funeral service, speaking from Job 14:14.
G. H. CLARK.
CURTIS.—Died at Atlanta, Ga., Jan. 29, 1907, Melville Lane Curtis, the nine-year-old son of Brother and Sister C. F. Curtis. Little Melville's death was caused by a terrible burn. His clothing caught fire by some means, and although his mother was at his side almost immediately, and did heroic work to extinguish the flames, he was so badly burned that he lived but a few hours. He loved Jesus, and was an obedient, loving child. He seemed to realize his condition, and begged his parents not to weep for him, for it was all right with him. Words of comfort were spoken from Isa. 57:1, 2, by the writer.
GEO. W. WELLS.
SOUTHWICK.—Died at Milton Junction, Wis., Jan. 16, 1907, Ruth Southwick, née Sheffield, aged 74 years, 3 months, and 1 day. She was born at Wilshamstead, Bedfordshire, England, coming with her parents and two brothers to this country in 1841. Over fifty years ago she began keeping the Sabbath according to the commandment, and remained faithful to the end. It had been her desire to be found faithful when Jesus comes and to receive an inheritance in his kingdom. She leaves her husband, brother, an adopted daughter, and many relatives and friends. The funeral service was conducted by Elder C. W. Olds.
E. S. SHEFFIELD.
KNEELAND.—Died at her home, eighteen miles north of Bloomfield, Neb., Jan. 28, 1907, Sister Martha J. Kneeland, aged 42 years, 6 months, and 10 days. At the age of fourteen Sister Kneeland accepted Jesus as her Saviour, was baptized, and united with the Antioch Christian church. In 1899 she and her husband accepted present truth. She was an earnest Christian, a devoted wife and mother, and was held in high esteem by all her neighbors. She leaves a husband and three children to mourn their loss. But they sorrow not as those who have no hope. Funeral service was conducted by the writer.
C. H. MILLER.
HERRING.—Died at her home near Waverly, Kan., Jan. 26, 1907, of apoplexy, Mairy Herring, aged 68 years, 10 months, and 29 days. Sister Herring was born in County Down, Ireland, and came with her parents to the United States in 1840. About twelve years ago she became a Seventh-day Adventist, and died rejoicing in the third angel's message. From a child she was an earnest student of the Scriptures and could repeat many passages from memory. She was loved by all who knew her, was a kind mother, patient, and ever willing to do for others. She leaves a husband, six children, four brothers, and one sister. Words of comfort were spoken by the writer.
F. C. CLARK.
FARNSWORTH.—Died at his home near Norman, Okla., Jan. 25, 1907, of pneumonia, Irvin E. Farnsworth, aged 43 years, 4 months, and 24 days. He was brought up in the truth and lived a consistent Christian life. His oft-expressed desire was to see his Saviour come in the clouds, but he was called to lay the burden down and rest a while. His last words were praises to God. The testimony of all who knew him is that he was a kind, loving husband and father, an exemplary neighbor and a faithful church worker. Twelve years ago he was chosen elder of the Linden, Okla., church, which position he ably filled till his death. He was one of a large family of children among whom are Elders E. W. and O. O. Farnsworth, and Mrs. A. T. Robinson. These, together with his wife and five children, are left to struggle on till the Life-giver shall come. To a large congregation which had assembled at the cemetery, words of consolation were spoken by the writer, the text used being Job 14:14.
E. L. MAXWELL.
SHAW.—Died in Bridgeport, Conn., Jan. 23, 1907, Samuel H. Shaw. Brother Shaw was born Oct. 20, 1818, and early in life became a Christian, and for many years was an earnest member of the Methodist Church. In the year 1897, when nearly four-score years of age, he embraced the Sabbath truth, and became a member of the Seventh-day Adventist church in Binghampton, N. Y. His voice was always heard in social meetings, and his testimony was earnest and evidently from the heart. About six years ago he removed with his daughter Jennie, with whom he made his home, to Bridgeport, Conn., and although so feeble that he could not leave the house most of the time, he still showed his interest in spiritual things, although failing mentally as well as physically. He had a numerous family of children, of whom six sons and five daughters are still living. The funeral service was held at Bridgeport, and was conducted by the writer. The body was taken to Susquehanna, Pa., for interment, where a service was also held, conducted by Mr. Austin, pastor of the M. E. church of that place.
SUMNER A. WHITTIER.
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For Sale.—Ideal oil for all cooking purposes. 10, 25, and 50 gal. lots for 70, 65, and 60 cents a gal., f. o. b. St. Louis, Mo. Sample 10 cents. Address A. C. Ames, Fishkill on the Hudson, N. Y.
Wanted.—To correspond with Seventh-day Adventist brother who wishes position on farm this coming season. Must be experienced. Address E. H. Howland, R. F. D. 5, Lapeer, Mich.
Wanted at Once.—Three consecrated Seventh-day Adventist lady nurses; graduates, or in last year of training. Also one gentleman nurse. Address Fayette Sanitarium, Connersville, Ind.
Wanted.—Two reliable Seventh-day Advent young men to take the nurses' course, also a man to do general work, including care of lawns, garden, and in winter, to look after fires. Address Tri-City Sanitarium, Moline, Ill.
For Sale.—Large 8-room house having pantry, closets, halls, and large cellar, with two lots, fruit-trees, small fruit, and outbuildings; located 3 blocks from college, one from car-line. Address Mrs. Annie E. Allen, College View, Neb.
There is an opportunity for a conscientious Seventh-day Adventist young man to enter the Iowa Sanitarium Food Company as an apprentice in the manufacturing department. Reference required. Address the Iowa Sanitarium Food Co., Des Moines, Iowa.
Wanted.—Practical drain-tile maker (Adventist), with some money to take interest in tile plant. Established two years. Good location. Nearest competitor fifty miles. Near Adventist church and schools. Good town. Address Brick & Tile Works, Hazel, Ky.
The Otter Lake (Mich.) Medical and Surgical Sanitarium can offer a home to four or five elderly people who are infirm and need the care that our place can furnish. Write at once for terms. Address Otter Lake Medical and Surgical Sanitarium, Otter Lake, Mich.
For Sale.—Five acres land, nicely situated; new 8-room house and new bank barn. One acre trees and vines, and one acre strawberries; neat church-school at Wolf Lake, Ind. Price, $1,200; $700 cash; 3 years on balance. Address J. H. Graham, R. F. D. 5, Albion, Ind.
A good home can be secured in Finney County, Kan., for $1,000 to $2,500. Alfalfa, wheat, rye, barley, corn, Kafir-corn, sorghum, and fruits are a success. A fine country for all kinds of poultry and stock. New railroad to be built soon. For further particulars, write Earle Dixon, Eminence, Kan.
Wanted.—A good Seventh-day Adventist baker, one who can give good reference as a pastry and bread baker. Address O. D. Kittle, Flint, Mich.
Wanted.—A married man to work on farm; prefer Seventh-day Adventist. House and garden. Reference. State wages. Address R. W. Osborn, Tekonsha, Mich.
Radiodescent Therapeutic Lamp relieves pain instantly. 1500 c. p. light. 700 degrees. More effective than fomentations, X-rays, or drugs in curing disease. Special discount to Seventh-day Adventists only. Made only by Michigan Sanitarium of Kalamazoo, Mich., Dept. A. 7.
For Sale.—Well-established gentlemen's bath business, superior location and equipment in large city. No objectionable trade. Co-operation of leading physicians, running expenses very low. Small investment secures business, rare opportunity. Address Battle Creek Baths, 153 Michigan St., Toledo, Ohio.
For Sale.—Bulbs, flower and vegetable seeds; nearly 200 varieties. This year I give seeds instead of colored pictures. All seeds, 2½ cents a package. Send 25 cents for my choice collection of 15 packages of flower or 15 packages of vegetable seeds, or 50 cents for both collections. Price-list of all seeds free. Address H. F. Lamb, Blencoe, Iowa.
For Sale.—The entire machinery of my food and cracker plant, known as the “Battle Creek Bakery.” Am willing to connect with responsible parties who may purchase machinery to establish plant elsewhere. Money is needed, therefore terms are cash. For particulars, call on or address Joseph Smith, 157 West Main St., Battle Creek, Mich.
For Sale.—Forest, most healthful vegetable oil for cooking and salads; no odor, keeps indefinitely: gal. can, $1; 5-gal. can, $4.50. Also pure virgin olive-oil: gal., $2.75; half gal., $1.40; quart, 85 cents. Lunch Nutrena, a hygienic fat and blood producer: 1-lb. box, 35 cents; send for samples. Address E. W. Coates, 535 W. 110th St., New York City, N. Y.
For Sale.—We have arranged for one thousand 50-piece dinner sets, beautifully decorated in colors and gold lined, for the purpose of quickly doubling our sales. To each person sending us a $15 order from our catalogue and price-list of Battle Creek health foods at regular list prices we give one dinner set free. A 21-piece set with a $7.50 order. Send four cents at once for postage on set of catalogues and dinner set offer. Address Sanitarium Supply Co., Nashville, Tenn.
Collection for Orphans
By I. H. Evans
APRIL 6 is the time for the annual offering for orphans to be taken in all our churches. Most of our people have doubtless already read in the REVIEW of previous date, that the Haskell Home for orphans and the James White Memorial Home, located at Battle Creek, Mich., are institutions no longer under the direction and control of the General Conference of Seventh-day Adventists.
The present plan for providing for the orphans and aged people in our midst is that the several union conferences shall make such provisions for this class as in their judgment is wise and expedient.
The donation on April 6 will be taken for the purpose of enabling each union conference to make such arrangements as they may deem necessary to care for well-both the orphans and the aged people needing assistance in their territory. We trust the donation this year will be liberal, inasmuch as we shall have to start from the beginning in making provision to care for the orphans and aged among us.
We are sure our people will heartily respond this year, to give of their means for this good work as the need is as imperative now as at any time in our past history.
Do not forget the date of the offering, and let every one do what he can at this time. I. H. EVANS.
The Close of Congress
By K. C. Russell
THE Fifty-ninth Congress closed at twelve o'clock March 4, 1907. It will be a source of satisfaction to the readers of the REVIEW to learn that H. R. Bill No. 16483, known as the Wadsworth Sunday Bill for the District of Columbia, died with the close of Congress. The clerk of the Senate Committee for the District of Columbia said concerning the protest our people had made against Sunday legislation, “You have done your work well.”
This is certainly an encouraging tribute to all who have taken part in opposing Sunday legislation by circulating petitions, writing letters, distributing literature, and enlightening the people in regard to the principles of religious liberty. The clerk of the Senate District Committee can speak intelligently, for he, better than any other person, knows the efforts which have been put forth by those favoring the bill and those who oppose it. His words should be an inspiration to all to continue patiently in well-doing.
The Chairman of the District Committee of the Senate told the writer that next year there would doubtless be a “long, hard hearing” on a Sunday bill for the District of Columbia. This, likewise, is a significant statement, as it indicates the struggle that is on between the friends and foes of religious liberty in this country.
These words should be a signal to every Seventh-day Adventist to double his efforts in enlightening the people in this country on the principles of religious liberty before the Sixtieth Congress convenes, Dec. 2, 1907.
Let all remember that the promoters of Sunday laws will be active in their efforts between now and the next Congress to mold public sentiment in harmony with their aims. Should not the friends of religious liberty be as active in educating the people concerning the dangers of religious legislation?
K. C. RUSSELL,
Chairman Religious Liberty Bureau.
Studies in the Book of Ezra
By Editor
WE begin in this issue of the REVIEW a very important series of articles from the pen of Sister White upon the book of Ezra. Let none fail to read this first article in the series. If we omit the first one, we shall be likely to omit some of the others, and thus fail of getting the help which a connected study of the series would give. The Lord has light for us at this time upon an important portion of his Word.
A. G. DANIELLS
By Arthur G. Daniells
THE General Conference very much desires to secure copies of “Spiritual Gifts,” Volumes I-IV, published from 1858 to 1864. We would also like to secure a copy of the first edition of “Experience and Views,” or any other of our earlier books and pamphlets now out of print. If any of our older Sabbath-keepers who have copies of these books would be willing to part with them for our use at this office, the favor would be greatly appreciated. Any who desire to comply with this request should first correspond with me regarding the matter.
A. G. DANIELLS
Washington, D. C.
That Earthquake Special
By Geo. F. Enoch
THE prompt response of our people in ordering the Earthquake Special of the Caribbean Watchman is gratifying. All orders have been forwarded to the publishing house in Trinidad, and the papers will be delivered in due time.
We will further state that the date will not interfere with the sale of this number through the weeks or even months to come. If any have not ordered, send in the money at once, as the paper is just coming off the press. The subscription price of the Caribbean Watchman is only 50 cents a year.
We are expecting further large orders from our periodical sellers, Young People's Societies, and people generally.
The price of this Special is 5 cents a copy, send all orders to I. H. Evans, Takoma Park, Washington, D. C., or Watchman Publishing Co., 31 Dundonald St., Port of Spain, Trinidad.
GEO. F. ENOCH.
An Emergency, and How to Meet It
By C. P. Bollman
An emergency has arisen in the affairs of that branch of the work in the South carried on by the Southern Missionary Society; namely, the mission schools for the colored people.
For some reason there was a heavy falling off in the collection for the colored people taken up last October. In a great many churches no collection was taken, and the subject was not even mentioned. As a result of this neglect, the amount available for work among the colored people within the bounds of the Southern Union Conference is about four thousand dollars less this year than last.
This is a very serious matter, dear friends. Unless we bestir ourselves and make up this deficiency by some means, the work for the colored people must necessarily be greatly crippled, not only during the current year, but for some time in the future.
We can not believe that our people will allow the work for the colored people to suffer thus. For a long time the reproach of neglect had rested upon us as a denomination, because of not doing more for this branch of the cause of present truth. But there was marked improvement during the year just passed, and it seemed that much of the reproach of neglect was about to be rolled away. Now, however, the reproach threatens not only to return, but to increase because of our turning back after having once put our hands to the plow.
It has occurred to us that there is no better way of making up for the falling off in the October offering than by means of the self-denial boxes, prepared and sent out by the Southern Missionary Society Department of the Southern Union Conference.
We are sending out quite a number of these boxes to people who have not asked for them, and we earnestly request all who receive them to give us their earnest support and co-operation in the work for the colored people by using these boxes just as indicated upon each box and calendar.
C. P. BOLLMAN,
Secretary, Southern Missionary Society,North Station, Nashville, Tenn.
