p. 819 | Review and Herald, Vol. 78, No. 51. (12/17/1901)

CENTRAL EUROPEAN CONFERENCE.

Brother B. G. Wilkinson sends for publication the following reports, which are translated from the French:—

BELGIUM.

Since my last report we have left the suburbs of Liège, and have come to Jumet, near Charleroi, an industrial city of twenty-five thousand inhabitants, in the midst of a densely populated country.

Last Sunday fifteen persons were present at our second meeting; and as we proceed in house-to-house labor, we expect that the number will increase. The results of our sales by canvassing have been encouraging.

Among our hearers was a lady well known for her missionary work. She has come from the darkness of Catholicism, and is filled with love and zeal for the Saviour. She is now studying the Sabbath question with interest. Others who have been studying the truth for some time also manifest an increasing interest. C. Grin.

FRANCE.

Paris.—Sabbath, October 12, we had the privilege of taking part in the Lord’s supper, as well as in the ordinance of humility. Once more we tasted and felt how good the Saviour is. Everything indicates to us that the Saviour has a work to be accomplished in this city. A young lady, who is a servant, has decided to keep the Sabbath. A family that has been getting provisions at the health-food store, has adopted a vegetarian diet, and accepted the light on health reform. I recommend myself and all those of our Paris Mission to the prayers of our brethren. Jean Vuilleumier.

Nice.—We have come from Vicky, which has been our place of labor during the summer. The treatments given at home, and the messages given in a thermal institution, have occupied most of our time. But at the same time we have tried to call attention to Him who can heal all maladies. The interest of the sick was awakened by our manner of living and dressing. We have had occasion to present the truth to many persons to whom we still continue to send our tracts and papers. We have now returned to Nice, where we are preparing for the winter season. May the Lord bless our efforts, so that some souls may accept the truth and rejoice in the hope of our Saviour’s soon return. V. Laporte, H. Passebois.

SWITZERLAND.

Valley of the Broye.—With respect to the canvassing work, many have awakened and have gone to carry the blessed words of life to the world; but are there not others to spread abroad Les Signes des Temps? This paper is better received than in the past, because the Spirit of God is with us for the last efforts. Do we wish to aid in this, or do we wish to be of those who live but yet are dead? The success of many members of our missionary societies is indeed encouraging, some of them selling from seventy to eighty copies of Les Signes des Temps in a day. God has blessed those who have consecrated a day or half a day to this purpose. T. Hussbaum.

Neuchatel.—Since camp-meeting I have been occupied in bringing to the world the special number of Les Signes des Temps. I have worked particularly in the country, and can speak as an eye-witness of the actual condition of things. After the success we have had in selling the paper, and after seeing the number of interested persons who are anxious to follow the Saviour, I can only cry, “The harvest is ripe.”

Permit me to relate an incident: I presented a copy of our paper to a man and his wife, who were working at watchmaking in their house. “No,” said the man, “I do not wish any.” After talking a moment, I turned to the lady, and said, “And you, madam, do not you wish one of them?” “No,” she said. I replied, “It’s too bad; the paper is excellent. “It is Spiritualism.” “No,” I said. “Then it is Darbyism.” “No, I am an Adventist.” They turned their backs, and began to work. They listened, and the Saviour impressed the word on their heart.

They asked me to return; and some days after, I called, and the lady said, “Sabbath I was tormented; I could not work.” The Sabbath following, she came with three children to the meeting, having been obliged to make a long journey. She is now filled with courage. Have I not reason to say, “The harvest is ripe”? Henri Provin.

ITALY.

Torre Pellice.—Since my return to my field of labor, I am rejoiced at the sight of the work which the Saviour has done. The seed sown has borne blessed fruit. Three families that have been a long time in deciding, have thrown in their lot with those who await the coming of their Lord by walking in the commandments of God.

The work continues to extend its blessed influence. The attendance at our meetings is most encouraging. Brother Von Gunter and I bless the Lord each day, who has placed us in this part of the vineyard. Our desire is to work here with love, energy, and fidelity.

One brother, whom the world outside gives an excellent recommendation, is engaged in canvassing for our printed matter. The sales are not large; nevertheless, this brother works with courage, and the fruits of his labors begin to be seen. J. Curdy.

WORK IN THE TENNESSEE RIVER CONFERENCE.

By W. J. Stone

The work in this Conference is onward. Two camp-meetings have been held during the past summer, followed with tent efforts, also three other tent-meetings have been held. The first tent effort was at Render, Ky., by Brother Hagle, his wife and Brother Spire assisting him. About twenty or twenty-five accepted the faith, a few accepted the truth where the other meetings were held, and a company of about twenty was raised up by the effort following our annual camp-meeting at Franklin, Ky. A few have also accepted the faith at Memphis, as the result of Bible work by Sister Sweet.

I wish to speak regarding the effort in connection with our camp-meeting at Franklin. We studied the Testimonies carefully, and tried to carry them out in planning the whole meeting. We made arrangements to publish a daily bulletin during the meeting, which proved a great success. This bulletin contained four pages. We went to a number of the business men of the city, and secured their cards, until we had enough to cover the whole of the last page of the bulletin. We agreed to place this bulletin in all the homes of the city, and furnish the merchants who advertised in it several copies each day to hand to their country customers. In this way we secured the assistance of these merchants in forwarding the truths presented at the meetings. We secured almost enough from these advertisements to pay the expense of getting out the bulletins. Our brethren also subscribed for a number of copies to send to their friends. Three pages of the bulletin were devoted to the news of the camp, and a synopsis of the principal sermons delivered.

We made a call for volunteers to distribute the bulletins throughout the city, and had the city districted and persons appointed to look after the distribution in each district. This gave an excellent opportunity to all who desired to do missionary work. It also gave us an opportunity to learn each day how the people were receiving the truths presented at the camp. We held meetings, giving those who scattered the literature an opportunity to relate their experience, and report any who were especially interested. This brought new life into our meetings, and was a great blessing to those engaging in this work. Many who received the bulletins have preserved them in book form.

We believe that this feature of our meeting was a grand success, and that it brought light and life into many souls as well as into the meeting. We feel that we cannot get along without the daily bulletin in our camp-meetings hereafter, and shall endeavor to make it still more of a success.

Throughout the country there is a desire to hear the truth, and we expect to see a good church raised up here. We have already begun a church building, in which the citizens have assisted quite liberally.

The debt of over three thousand dollars hanging over our Conference two years ago has all been provided for, and every department of our work is in a prosperous condition. All are of good courage.

Our intermediate school, which we are just opening at Hazel, Ky., bids fair to be a success, and will be a great help in the education of our youth. We shall have school facilities equal to our stronger Conferences.

The Tennessee River Conference is a good field. I would not ask for a better one for missionary purposes, or for any kind of business. Men with some means, who are wide awake and active, could be of great help to many of our weak companies, and greatly assist in building up the work in this field.

If any wish to correspond with me regarding this field, I shall take pleasure in giving any information at my command. Address me at Franklin, Ky. Our Conference covers western Tennessee and Kentucky. We rejoice that we can have a part in God's closing work.

W. J. STONE.

RECENT EXPERIENCES AND FUTURE LABORS.

By George I. Butler

NEARLY three weeks have passed since my dear companion’s death. Through the special blessing of our loving Saviour the painful, sad cloud of despondent feelings was lifted from my heart, and the peace of God, with the precious, blessed hope of a near reunion, were substituted, and I have since been able to say, from my heart, He doeth all things well. The Lord giveth, and the Lord taketh away. Blessed be the name of the Lord. Oh, what a happy transition! Courage for the future has entered my stricken heart, and I have dedicated what remains of my life to the service of that dear Saviour who died for even me. His I am. Him I will serve. I am fully decided to enter His work, “for the war,” or till life shall end. I have been waiting His call of duty and loving service.

I was not able to attend the larger portion of the recent meetings in Orlando and Ogden, Fla. My companion’s death occurred in the midst of the former. And a variety of reasons, the principal being the expected soon coming of my son and his family and other friends from Chicago to spend some time with us, kept me from the greater part of the latter meeting. But after their arrival I attended the last two days of the meeting. The brethren of the Conference, without even asking my consent, had taken the liberty to elect me president of the Florida Conference several days before I could get there. To me this was a surprising move, yet I took no offense at it, but accepted it as a call of duty, since I had no connection with its being brought about. I thought, however, that they took considerable risks in thus seizing hold of an old man fast approaching threescore and ten, who had been on a farm, working with his hands, nearly fourteen years. But when I arrived and told them all about it, they did not seem to be alarmed at all. So what could I do but accept as gracefully as possible, and consider it a call of duty? My health is excellent. I never felt better physically in my life, and what could I say for an excuse? How long I shall continue in my present state of health when the pressure of mental labor comes upon me, of course I cannot tell. But I believe there is considerable work in me yet. It is all dedicated to God, be it more or less, wherever duty shall call.

The locality of my labor would have been in harmony with my feelings had I been left to choose. My special interest is in the Southern field, it being a most needy one. I know of no part of it more needy than Florida. It has been sadly neglected, having received little help from abroad, compared with its great needs. Yet I believe it one of the most favorable fields in the South. On account of its balmy climate, many have come here from the North, especially those suffering with lung troubles. Here they find great relief, and many of them think they can live nowhere else. For various reasons the cause here has been in rather a depressed condition for several years past, and greatly needs encouragement. I expect God will help us in Florida ere long. I hope to put in some hard work as soon as I can leave home without special loss.

The two days spent with the friends of the cause at Ogden was a pleasant occasion. The dear brethren and sisters gave me a cordial welcome, and the good words of Elders Kilgore and Tenney were blessed to the good of us all. I spoke an hour or so Sunday morning in a special meeting appointed for the purpose, setting before the people encouraging hopes for the future. The good meeting at Ogden inspired hope and cheerfulness in the hearts of the believers. I felt blessed of God as I set my face toward future labor in the cause that is to me more precious than life.

I have received many kind, sympathetic letters from numerous old and dear friends since my companion passed away. In the hurry and pressure of getting ready to go out to labor, it will be almost impossible for me to answer them without interfering too much with my efforts. I wish to say to all these dear friends that I highly appreciate these kind words of sympathy, and I wish it were consistent for me personally to reply to them all. But it hardly seems possible for me to do so, without greatly hindering me from pressing duties. Please excuse this seeming neglect. GEO. I. BUTLER.

ENCOURAGE THE PRISONERS.

Elder Uriah Smith,

Battle Creek, Mich.

DEAR BROTHER: We desire to emphasize the following part of an article published in your valuable paper, the REVIEW AND HERALD, December 3, page 781. The article is by David Paulson, M. D., headed “God-Given Opportunities,” and contains these words: “Another great opportunity that we have, and one which has been strangely neglected, is the State, county, and city prisons all over our land. There are many excellent men in these prisons, and the Lord will open up the way for us to come in contact with them if there has already been created in our hearts a genuine desire to do for them what society is not willing to do, that is, to extend to them a helping hand as they leave the prison doors. The number of wicked men outside of prison walls is far larger than is the number confined within the prisons.”

We desire to give a hearty Amen to Brother Paulson’s words above quoted. Many leave prisons, desiring to lead the same good Christian life in the

outside world that they learned to live in prison, but the Christian people outside fail to extend to them “a helping hand.” If a man leaves this prison with the O. K. of the warden, deputy, or chaplain, no one need be afraid to take an interest in that man and help him secure work. The best authority in the world in regard to what can be done for men leaving prisons is Mrs. Ballington Booth, and after several years’ trial, she says that over seventy-five per cent of the men helped on leaving prisons, prove themselves true.

We trust you and your readers in Michigan will take more interest in this field. We feel certain there is no other prison where, as great an interest is taken in the spiritual welfare of the inmates as at the prison in Jackson; and better results will follow if Christians will help the men as they leave here.

Sincerely,

PRISON C. E. SOCIETY,

No. 6,499, Cor. Sec.

FLORIDA CAMP-MEETING.

By R. M. Kilgore

THERE was not a large attendance of our people at the Ft. Ogden camp-meeting, although there were more than attended the meeting at Orlando the week before. At the latter place the meetings were continued by Elder A. C. Bird and Brother C. P. Whitford, and are still in progress. Ft. Ogden is in the lower part of the State. Here the session of the Conference was held. It was a profitable occasion, and all who were present returned to their homes strengthened and encouraged. The outside attendance called for a larger room, and a tent of sufficient size to seat the people was erected. The plain, simple word spoken affected hearts, and we expect fruit. Here a church will soon be organized, and their new meeting-house will be dedicated.

Prof. J. E. Tenney, Elder Irving Keck, and the writer shared in the public labors. Professor Tenney also conducted the meetings for the young people. His talks on Christian education were highly appreciated by both old and young. Sister C. B. Stephenson and others labored for the children.

Elder George I. Butler was elected president of the Conference. He was present the latter part of the meeting, and spoke to us. In accepting the position which had been imposed on him in his absence, he was blessed. With faith and courage, he engages in the work in Florida, seeking to build it up, as he did the work in other States in former years. His health is good, his faith in the truths of the Third Angel's Message was never stronger, nor was he ever more confident in their speedy, final triumph. He says that he is on the “home stretch” in this work, and that he is able, if necessary, to put in several years of good, active service, and expects now to devote himself wholly to the work of the Master. The brethren in Florida congratulate themselves that they are so favored as to have one whose long experience so fully qualifies him to act as their leader. If they will all unite with him in the same spirit with which he is taking hold of the work, we are confident that God will bless this Conference, and cause it to become a power for good.

Florida has suffered by the several hard freezes which have cut off the orange crops for some years. This has so paralyzed the canvassing and tract society work, and crippled the Conference financially, that but few ministers could be kept in the field. Debts have accumulated, rather than church-members and their tithes. But Florida will not repudiate her debts. Those having claims may rest assured that they will receive what is their due.

But few other changes in officials were made. The Conference meetings were harmonious and spiritual, all present taking part in the deliberations. The Lord was present in all the meetings.

This closes the camp-meetings in the Southern Union Conference for the year 1901, and we know the blessing and power of God have been with us at every place, for which we praise His holy name.

R. M. KILGORE.

NEW YORK.

By B. E. Fisk

OLEAN.— The work in this place is in a promising condition. The spirit of the message seems to be taking strong hold on the people, and there is good evidence of an ingathering of souls. The enemy is also active, trying to discourage those who are taking hold of God’s covenant. So far these efforts have only served to bring the little flock closer together. To God be all the glory. B. E. Fisk.

ORGANIZATION OF THE CANADIAN UNION CONFERENCE.

By A. G. Daniells; I. A. Ford

During the session of the Eastern Union Conference held at South Lancaster, Mass., November 27 to December 5, a number of meetings were held with members of the General Conference Committee, also representatives from Canada, for the purpose of organizing a Canadian Union Conference.

The members of the General Conference Committee present were A. G. Daniells, W. C. White, W. W. Prescott, S. N. Haskell, H. W. Cottrell, I. H. Evans, and Frederick Griggs. The representatives from Canada were J. W. Collie, S. A. Farnsworth, G. E. Langdon, H. J. Farman, I. A. Ford, James Hannah, and W. R. Andrews.

Meeting was called to order by Elder A. G. Daniells. Prayer was offered by Elder I. H. Evans. I. A. Ford was elected Secretary of the meeting. By vote, all present were constituted a committee of the whole for the transaction of business.

On motion of Professor Prescott, it was voted to proceed with the organization of a Canadian Union Conference, with the understanding that the proceedings of the committee be submitted to the churches of Canada, and to go into effect by Jan. 1, 1902, providing the action of the committee shall have been approved by two thirds of the Canadian churches.

The following Constitution was unanimously adopted:—

CONSTITUTION OF THE CANADIAN UNION CONFERENCE.

ARTICLE I. — NAME.

This organization shall be known as the Canadian Union Conference of Seventh-day Adventists.

ARTICLE II. — PURPOSE.

The purpose of this Conference shall be the economizing of our time, energy, and means for the speedy heralding of the Third Angel’s Message to all within our borders, and the assisting as far as possible in the giving of the same to all the world.

ARTICLE III. — BOUNDS.

This Conference shall include the Conferences of the Provinces of Ontario, Quebec, the Maritime Provinces (New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, and Prince Edward Island), and Newfoundland.

ARTICLE IV. — REPRESENTATION.

Section 1.—Each local Conference shall be entitled to one delegate to any session of the Canadian Union Conference, without reference to numbers or its ex-officio member, and one additional delegate for each fifty members of such local Conference.

Sec. 2.—Each local Conference shall elect its delegates according to its approved methods, upon due notice of the appointed session of the Canadian Union Conference.

ARTICLE V. — OFFICERS.

Section 1.—The officers of the Canadian Union Conference shall consist of a President, a Vice-President, Secretary and Treasurer, Auditor, and also an Executive Committee, as provided for in Section 3.

Sec. 2.—The above-named officers and the Executive Committee shall be elected at a regular session of the Conference, for a term of two years, or until the election of their successors.

Sec. 3.—The Executive Committee shall consist of eleven members, of whom the President, Vice-President, and presidents of the several local Conferences embraced in the Canadian Union Conference as ex-officio members, with an authorized representative from the medical, educational, and publishing work in the Conference, shall be members.

ARTICLE VI. — TRUSTEES AND AGENTS.

Section 1.—The members of the Conference shall at each regular session elect boards of management for such incorporated institutions and enterprises as are or may be connected with this organization, in accordance with the rules governing the same, and the laws of the province or colony wherein the same are situated.

Sec. 2.—The Executive Committee shall appoint departmental Secretaries, a Business Agent, also a General Canvassing Agent, for the said Conference, who shall serve under their direction.

Sec. 3.—The Conference shall employ such ministers, missionaries, committees, agents, or other persons as are necessary to carry on its work.

ARTICLE VII. — DUTIES OF OFFICERS.

Section 1.—President: The duties of the President shall be such as usually pertain to that office.

Sec. 2.—Vice-President: In the absence of the President or the vacation of the chair for any reason, the Vice-President shall fill the vacancy. Further, he shall assist the President in his work as he may be requested to do by the Executive Committee.

Sec. 3.—Secretaries: The duties of the secretaries shall be such as usually pertain to the office, and they shall also do such other work as the Executive Committee shall assign them.

Sec. 4.—Treasurer: It shall be the duty of the Treasurer to receive all moneys belonging to the Conference, to keep a faithful account thereof, to deposit and disburse the same according to the direction of the Executive Committee. He shall make a full report of receipts and disbursements at all regular sessions of the Conference, or at such time as may be required by said Committee. The Treasurer shall also collect from the Conferences embraced in the Canadian Union Conference such financial and statistical reports as are required, and forward copies of the same as the Committee may direct.

Sec. 5.—Auditor: The Auditor shall faithfully audit the books of the Conference at such times as directed by the Executive Committee, and make a report of the same to the Conference. He may also audit the books of the several Provincial Conferences embraced in the Canadian Union Conference, upon their request.

Sec. 6.—Executive Committee: During the interval between the sessions of the Conference, the Executive Committee shall have full administrative power, and shall exercise a general watchcare over all matters pertaining to the work of the Conference, and shall fill for the current term any vacancies that may occur in the Conference, unless the same has been provided for in other sections of the Constitution or By-laws. It shall direct the work of the employees of the Conference, and pay them for labor performed, at regular intervals, from the funds of the Canadian Union Conference.

Sec. 7.—The Executive Committee may call for donations from local Conferences, churches, or individuals, when in their judgment it becomes necessary. They may also make contributions to the General Conference from the funds on hand when there is urgent need, and it seems advisable.

Sec. 8.—Trustees elected by the Conference for any corporate organization shall faithfully perform the duties incumbent upon them by the Constitution or By-laws of the Canadian Union Conference, and by the corporate laws of the province or colony in which the same may be located, and make such reports from time to time as the law requires or the Executive Committee may ask.

Sec. 9.—Agents: The Business and Canvassing Agents shall faithfully perform the duties belonging to their respective offices, under the direction of the Executive Committee, and in harmony with the laws governing the corporate bodies they may represent. They shall make such reports and at such times to the Executive Committee or Conference as may be required by the same.

ARTICLE VIII. — AUDITING COMMITTEE.

The Auditing Committee shall be composed of the President of the Canadian Union Conference and the Presidents of the Provincial Conferences, with such assistance as in their judgment may be advisable, and shall audit the accounts of the Conference laborers at least once a year.

ARTICLE IX. — FUNDS.

Section 1.—The funds of the Canadian Union Conference shall consist of such tithe as it shall receive from the several local Conferences within its determined bounds, with such gifts, legacies, bequests, devises, and other donations as shall otherwise be made to it.

Sec. 2.—The tithe shall be used for such purposes only as the word of the Lord directs. All other means to be used according to the best judgment of the Executive Committee and the specifications of the donors.

ARTICLE X. — SESSIONS.

The Canadian Union Conference shall hold regular sessions at intervals of about two years, at such time and place as its Executive Committee shall designate by a notice in the Review and Herald, three weeks before the date of meeting. The Conference Committee may call special sessions of the Conference at any time necessary, by giving notice of the same as for regular meetings.

ARTICLE XI. — BY-LAWS.

The Conference may make By-laws, and amend them or repeal them, at any session. The scope of such By-laws may embrace all subjects not inconsistent with this Constitution.

ARTICLE XII. — AMENDMENTS.

This Constitution may be amended by a three-fourths vote of the members present at any regular session.

OFFICERS.

Officers were elected as follows:—

Voted, That Elder W. H. Thurston be elected President of the Canadian Union Conference, providing he is willing to accept the position; and if he is not, that we request the General Conference Committee to assist in securing a president with as little delay as possible.

Voted, That Elder J. W. Collie be elected Vice-President.

Voted, That Carroll H. Drown be elected Secretary, Treasurer, and Auditor.

Voted, That Charles F. Parmele be elected Union Conference Canvassing Agent.

Voted, That the following-named persons be elected members of the Executive Committee: W. H. Thurston, J. W. Collie, S. A. Farnsworth, Geo. E. Langdon, H. J. Farman, I. A. Ford, Carroll H. Drown, J. H. Robinson, George Cushing, Alven Huguley, Charles F. Parmele.

DISTRIBUTION OF LABOR.

A careful study of the needs of the field led to the following recommendations:—

That J. R. Israel and wife make Newfoundland their field of labor, to go there as soon as possible.

That we request the Mission Board to donate four hundred dollars for the purpose of building a missionary boat to work the coasts of Newfoundland.

That an ordained minister and wife, of good experience, be sent to Prince Edward Island.

That a minister and wife be sent to Cape Breton.

That we request that a minister and Bible worker be sent to Quebec.

That the selection of the headquarters of the Canadian Union Conference be left with the Executive Committee.

That if possible a general meeting for Canada be held in camp about the first of July, in the city selected for the headquarters of the Conference, the same to be followed with a strong tent effort during the summer.

That, if possible, the General Conference arrange for Elder E. E. Franke to attend the general meeting, and remain as long as consistent with other duties, to carry on the tent work.

PUBLISHING WORK.

The question of the publishing work was also considered. It was thought that it would be for the best interests of the work in the Canadian field if the publishing work could be controlled entirely by the brethren on the ground, and the following request was adopted:—

Whereas, It seems for the best interests for the advancement of the Third Angel’s Message in the Canadian Union Conference, that said Conference have the control of the publishing work in said territory; therefore, we—

Recommend, That the General Conference Committee be requested to negotiate with the Review and Herald Publishing Company, and secure the transfer of all its invested interests in said publishing work in the Canadian field to said Canadian Union Conference, or to such organization as said Conference may create to receive the same.

Voted, That we request the General Conference Association to surrender the notes held against the Review and Herald Publishing Company for the purchase of the Toronto Branch Office, with the understanding that the Review and Herald Publishing Company donate all its interests in the Toronto office to the Canadian Union Conference.

Voted, That we request the Pacific Press Publishing Company to donate to Newfoundland the stock of books and tracts now on that island which belong to them.

Voted, That the Canadian Union Conference publish a monthly paper of from eight to sixteen pages, as the necessities of the work may demand.

SCHOOL WORK.

Voted, That we request the Eastern and the Lake Union Conferences to surrender to the Canadian Union Conference their territory on the sale of “Christ’s Object Lessons;” that the proceeds of

the sales of this book from this time be used for a fund with which to organize a school in the Canadian Union Conference.

The meetings of the Committee were pleasant, harmonious, and instructive. The blessing of the Lord rested upon us as we planned for the enlargement of the work in the great Canadian field. There was a general feeling on the part of the Committee that we were following the line of duty as marked out by the providence of God; and it is believed that this will mark the beginning of a new era in the history of this message in Canada, and that from this day forth the cause will move forward with greater rapidity.

When the Committee had finished its work, the above decisions were read to the delegates and visitors attending the Eastern Union Conference, who expressed their approval of the same, and wished the Canadian Union Conference a hearty Godspeed.

A. G. DANIELLS, Chairman.

I. A. FORD, Secretary.

ROLL OF JUBILEE SINGERS

The Total Cash received on the Relief of the Schools Fund up to date is $35,344.36.

ROLL OF JUBILEE SINGERS.

NAME.	AMOUNT.	NAME.	AMOUNT.
D. H. Major	1 00	A friend	1 00
A friend	1 00	P. C. Sowers	10 00
Mr. & Mrs. Romaine Sanders	8 75	Mrs. F. H. Carpenter	1 00
Hattie Nicola	1 00	Mr. & Mrs. W. H. Sponsler	6 00
Mrs. W. J. Bell	1 00	Emma J. Adams	1 00
Mrs. G. S. Vreeland	1 00	Allen Potter	1 00
Miss Mary Philpott	1 00	M. E. Weston	5 00
Miss Ann Key	25	Mrs. M. N. Beardslee	5 00
Jennie Hughes	50	Elsie J. Lamberton	5 00
E. R. Gillett	5 00	S. K. Ross	1 00
Miss Lula Vreeland	10	Mrs. A. M. Davis, Scandinavian fund	1 00

NAME.	AMOUNT.	NAME.	AMOUNT.
Mrs. G. D. Clark	1 00	Mrs. L. C. Buntin	50
R. W. Duckett	5 00	Mrs. E. J. Miller	5 00
B. F. Colby	1 00	A friend	2 00
Mrs. R. N. Ellis	3 00	Mrs. Josie Davis, Scandinavian fund	1 00
A friend	10 00	Friends	5 50
William Underhill	3 50	Mr. & Mrs. Andrew J. Hall	1 00
A friend	2 00	Willis McCabe	2 00
A friend, Scandinavian fund	1 00	Mrs. A. B. Cole	1 00
Mrs. Mary Patch	5 00	J. A. Williams	1 00
Isaac & Mary Henderson	2 00	Sheridan (Ill.) church	3 13
Mrs. Hoover	1 00	A friend	5 00
A friend	1 00	Mrs. Wm. McCollum	5 00
A sister	5	P. P. Wilcox	1 00
Flora H. Williams	10 00	Mrs. Florence Rupert	5 00
Anna Green	1 00	Henry Carter	10 00
Anna Green, Scandinavian fund	1 00	J. D. Rockey	2 00
A friend	30 00	Mrs. L. Fasing	1 00
Louella Wilson	10 00	W. W. Stebbins	5 00
H. V. Jones	1 00	Pearl Adamson	5 00
Sibbie R. Proctor	5 00	Iva Meadows	3 00
Fannie Cunningham	1 00	Friends	5 50
Jane Schroerin	5 00	Mrs. H. Rathbun	2 00
Mrs. M. J. Hamer	5 00	Mrs. D. H. Williams	5 00
C. F. Stewart	4 00	A. M. Proctor	3 00
Edith Tibbetts Wodden	5 00	Mrs. B. Williams	2 00
Lebanon (Pa.) church	5 00	S. W. Burkhart	5 00
Catherine Westworth	61	Mrs. Fred Stuckey	1 00
Mrs. Minnie Whitehead	75	Mrs. L. M. Dodge, Scandinavian fund	1 00
		D. H. Major, Scandinavian fund	1 00

The Total Cash received on the Relief of the Schools Fund up to date is $ 35,344.36.

WORDS OF CHEER.

By S. H. Lane

Doubtless every reader of the Review is highly pleased to see the Relief Fund grow from time to time as names are inserted in its columns. Surely our people have done nobly; and when the writer reads the names of the “Jubilee Singers,” he feels like saying, “Comfort ye, comfort ye my people, saith your God.” It certainly is a consoling thought that over thirty-five thousand dollars has been receipted through the Review. Fifty thousand dollars was asked for at first. We hope that others will give liberally, so that the fifty-thousand-dollar mark may be reached ere long. Indeed, we hope to see it sixty thousand dollars, as editions of the book have been issued in foreign languages. Many are still taking an interest in this fund, and donating to it.

A sister from a Western State has just sent in a donation of four dollars. In the letter she says: “This is in payment of a pledge given at camp-meeting for one dollar or more, to be paid this fall. It is also a Thanksgiving offering, as I have reason to be very thankful to the Lord. I hope to be able to give more. It would be a great help if every brother and sister could give an offering at Christmas, when every one is giving gifts. I hope the debt will soon be canceled.”

This letter certainly has the right ring in it, and we trust that every reader will note that this sister wishes every one might give a gift at Christmas time, when gifts are in order. We heartily join in this wish, and during the Week of Prayer as we shall all give something toward the foreign mission work, we trust every one may, as this sister says, give a liberal offering. The missionary field is in crying need of every dollar that our people can give. The world is ripe for the harvest, and at Christmas time, when millions are giving gifts, we trust that every lover of the truth for these last days will remember our work in all its branches.

We are very much pleased to see the roll of “Jubilee Singers” growing larger every week, yet we feel anxious to see not only the Material Fund increase, but we desire to see the book, “Christ’s Object Lessons,” sold everywhere. Every dollar which it brings in goes toward the liquidation of our school debts; and as they are very large, every one should feel it his duty to dispose of several copies of “Christ’s Object Lessons,” that the debt may be canceled. Are you selling the book? If you desire to make any one a Christmas present of a book, be sure to send for “Christ’s Object Lessons.” Price, $1.25, postpaid. Send either to your State tract society or to the Review and Herald, Battle Creek, Mich. Let us all work and pray as never before that the work of God may be blessed spiritually and aided financially. S. H. Lane.

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