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Review and Herald, Vol. 90, No. 47.

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Education for the Ministry

By J. L. S.

The recent council of the General Conference set for the first time a definite educational standard for young men entering the ministry as licensed preachers. While no other qualification is so necessary as the spiritual, yet it is evidently certain that the educational qualification of candidates for the ministry should be raised.
Conferences and schools are henceforth recommended to urge young men looking toward this calling to finish either a ministerial or a literary course. Conferences licensing young men for preaching will expect them to have finished at least an academic course of twelve grades. The resolutions as passed by the council are as follows:—
“For the purpose of encouraging young men to study for the gospel ministry, and in order that our evangelical work may be strengthened, we recommend,—
“1. That our conferences and schools urge young men who are looking toward the ministry to finish either a ministerial or a literary course in one of our denominational schools.
“2. That conferences in licensing young men to the ministry require at least the completion of an academic course of twelve grades in one of our schools, or its equivalent.
“3. That young men who are now licensed ministers who have not completed the academic course be urged to pursue studies in our training-schools, or in the Fireside Correspondence School, with a view to reaching this educational standard before ordination.
“4. That a reading course for ministers be prepared each year by the General Conference Department of Education, in counsel with the General and North American Division Conference Committees, and that the course shall be conducted by the General Conference Department of Education.”
The call of the gospel ministry is second to none other in importance. God in his plan of salvation has seen fit to commit his messages unto men, calling them to the ministry, that, as his representatives, they may stand as mouthpieces for him. We cannot speak too strongly of the need of spiritual and educational preparation for that work.
Many young men have entered the ministry and have made failures. They did not know their Bibles, nor have the faith and piety which are so necessary, and they had not laid the foundation that a good education provides.
While it is true God has used in a very remarkable way men who have had a poor education,—for he is able to use every instrument for his work that is wholly consecrated to him,—yet the fact remains that he wishes young men preparing for his service to make use of all the educational advantages within their reach. This is an era of educational activity. Never before has there been an age of such intellectual activity, since the world began. Schools, colleges, and universities have multiplied in civilized countries. As the result of the printing press, publications of every form are increasing. People have a wealth of information crowded in upon them, libraries are springing up on every hand, and specialists in every avenue of human knowledge are going farther and still farther in their pursuits of knowledge.
For these reasons the world in general is becoming better informed, higher standards of education prevail. The messenger of present truth must labor to reach a class of people better informed than that of fifty years ago. An all-round education is a decided advantage, and the young man or woman who gets it, remaining humble and wholly devoted to the interests of God's cause, depending not upon literary attainments, but upon God, is prepared for the larger and more efficient service.
Our colleges and academies are very closely related to the preparation of young men for the ministry. The faculties of these institutions can do much in encouraging suitable persons to prepare for the ministry. The dearth of evangelical laborers is greatly crippling the work at home and in the mission fields. Resolutions were passed at the recent council of the North American Division Conference which in time, we trust, may be a means of bringing financial assistance to young men preparing for the ministry, and to others taking college courses as a means of fitting themselves for service. Of these we shall write more particularly at another time.
J. L. S.

Is It Worth While?

By E. M. Graham

A recent letter from Elder J. A. Burden gives the following interesting account of the missionary work in which the Loma Linda students have been engaging:—
“Since writing you before, our students have been working in house-to-house school of health work, and have had excellent results, both in sending patients to the sanitarium and also in awakening the church where they worked to genuine Christian endeavor. One entire family was brought into the truth through health lectures and Bible readings.
“The other evening at prayer-meeting one of our medical students who has been working all summer in one of the county hospitals, gave an interesting account of his experiences. When he went to the hospital every door seemed to be closed against him on account of prejudice; but as he labored along missionary lines, treating the people and scattering the printed page among them, he won not only the hearts of the sick people but of the matron and medical staff, including the superintendent of the hospital. They were very loath to have him leave at the end of his vacation. Two or three expressed themselves as fully convinced of the truth. It took him nearly an hour to recite the interesting experiences he had had. Patients would call him and ask him to pray for them and read the Bible, saying they had never met a doctor like him. It seemed that their souls were craving for the bread of life.
“Others who have been out in the canvassing work have had good experiences. One evening the young people’s meeting was devoted to reports from the medical students who had been canvassing. It was intensely interesting. It helped to demonstrate how true it is that the medical work is the entering wedge and gives free access to the people.”
We are maintaining a medical college at Loma Linda at considerable expense to the cause, and the question is sometimes asked, “Is it worth while?” As one who has been intimately associated with two medical students who have passed through a school of the world, I am sure it is worth all it costs. The whole tendency of the medical schools of the world is against faith in the Bible as the inspired word of God. In them our students have to meet trials of their faith that only the strongest are fitted to battle with. Therefore, to have a medical school which leads our students to such missionary work as this letter speaks of, while they are taking their medical course, is worth more than many perhaps realize. When these students graduate, they will be missionary doctors, with experience in saving souls as well as in healing bodies.
E. M. GRAHAM.

Educational Department

By J. L. Shaw; W. E. Howell

J. L. SHAW — General Secretary W. E. HOWELL — N. Am. Div. Asst. Secretary

Religious Liberty Department

By C. S. Longacre

C. S. LONGACRE  N. Am.-Div. Secretary

Medical Service at Camp-Meetings

By O. B. Kuhn

WE are glad for the opportunities given nurses at the Columbian Union camp-meetings to teach the people how to practise the principles of health and temperance, and how to give treatments to the sick. In one conference one or two hours a day were set apart for such instruction. In other conferences four or five hours a week were given. In the teaching, two objects were held before the people,—first, that they might be benefited, and second, that they might benefit others.
At the Ohio camp-meeting, as at others, demonstrations were given in the large tent, and the people were urged to engage in medical missionary work in their home communities. Abbott’s “Technique of Hydrotherapy” was recommended as a text-book. After the meeting a sister took orders for a dozen books from those present.
If our people would do medical missionary work in their neighborhoods, many souls would be saved, and the work of the third angel’s message would be built up. “Medical missionary work is the pioneer work of the gospel. In the ministry of the word and in the medical missionary work, the gospel is to be preached and practised.” “Whether in foreign fields or in the home field, all missionaries, both men and women, will gain much more ready access to the people, and will find their usefulness greatly increased, if they are able to minister to the sick. All gospel workers should know how to give the simple treatments that do so much to relieve pain and remove disease.”
Our homes should be furnished with simple equipment for doing this work. In Isa. 58: 6-11 and in Matt. 25: 35-40 there is pictured the ministry that the Lord would have his church perform. Such is in harmony with the spirit of true Sabbath-keeping, and prepares the heart for holy remembrance of the fourth commandment. Of those engaged in Christian Help work and in medical missionary work it is said: “And they that shall be of thee shall build the old waste places; . . . and thou shalt be called, The repairer of the breach, The restorer of paths to dwell in.” Isa. 58: 12.
In Volume IX of the Testimonies we read: “In connection with our camp-meetings in past years, God’s servants have improved many precious opportunities for instructing our people in practical methods of presenting the saving truths of the third angel’s message to their friends and acquaintances. Many have returned home from these annual gatherings, to labor with greater zeal and intelligence than hitherto.”
“It would be pleasing to God if more of this practical instruction were given the church-members who attend our camp-meetings than has usually been given in past years. One of the objects of our annual gatherings is that all may gain a knowledge of practical methods of personal missionary work.”
In Volume VI, page 49, we read: “Properly conducted, the camp-meeting is a school where pastors, elders, and deacons can learn to do more perfect work for the Master. It should be a school where the members of the church, old and young, . . . can receive an education that will help them to help others.”
“The best help that ministers can give the members of our churches is not sermonizing, but planning work for them. . . . Let all be taught how to work.” Without the aid of the church-members it will be impossible to finish the work of the third angel’s message.
O. B. Kuhn.

The Weekly “Signs”

By Editor

Every believer in this great second advent movement ought to have the new series of the Signs weekly in his home. The contributions of our leading men make it of more than ordinary interest and value, not only for ourselves, but for others. In a special way, we can, through it, keep in close touch with the movement and bring it to the attention of our friends. Not one single copyought to be left lying around idle. As soon as it is read, it should be passed on to some one else. Two or three copies ought to come to your home for this very purpose. One copy will cost you ninety cents for six months, and five copies will cost you only three dollars. Every member ought to have five copies for his neighbors.

British Columbia Conference

By JOHN G. WALKER; CHAS. O. SMITH

The twelfth annual session of the British Columbia Conference of Seventh-day Adventists will be held in the Manson church at Pitt Meadows, British Columbia, Dec. 25-29, 1913. The first meeting will be held at 7:30 P. M., December 25. The ratio of representation is one delegate for the church and an additional delegate for every ten members. At this time officers for the ensuing year will be elected, and such other business transacted as may be needful. It is hoped that a full delegation will be present, as there are important matters that demand attention.
JOHN G. WALKER, President; CHAS. O. SMITH, Secretary.

British Columbia Conference Association

By John G. Walker; Chas. O. Smith

THE annual session of the British Columbia Conference Association of Seventh-day Adventists will be held in the Manson church at Pitt Meadows, British Columbia, in conjunction with the annual conference announced for Dec. 25-29, 1913. The first meeting of the association will be held Friday, Dec. 26, 1913, at 11 A. M. Officers and a board of trustees for the ensuing year will be elected, and such other business transacted as may properly come before the delegates.
JOHN G. WALKER, President; CHAS. O. SMITH, Secretary.

Southeastern Union Conference Association of Seventh-Day Adventists

By O. Montgomery; W. H. Williams

A MEETING of the Southeastern Union Conference Association of Seventh-day Adventists will be held at Graysville, Tenn., at 10 A. M., Dec. 29, 1913. This meeting is called for the election of officers and the transaction of such other business as may properly come before the association.
O. Montgomery, President; W. H. Williams, Secretary.

Atlanta Sanitarium Association of Seventh-Day Adventists

By O. Montgomery; W. H. Williams

NOTICE is hereby given of a meeting of the Atlanta Sanitarium Association of Seventh-day Adventists to be held at Graysville, Tenn., Dec. 30, 1913, at 10 A. M. This meeting is called for the election of officers and the transaction of such other business as may properly come before the association.
O. MONTGOMERY, President : W. H. WILLIAMS, Secretary.

The Washington Foreign Mission Seminary Constituency Meeting

By William T. Knox; Milton E. Kern

NOTICE is hereby given that the annual meeting of the Washington Foreign Mission Seminary Corporation will be held in the Washington Foreign Mission Seminary chapel, at Takoma Park, Md., at 9:30 A. M., Dec. 8, 1913, to receive the annual reports, to elect trustees for the ensuing year, and to transact such other business as may come before the meeting. The members of this corporation consist of the executive committee of the General Conference of Seventh-day Adventists (unincorporated) and the president of each local conference in the United States.
W. T. KNOX, President; M. E. KERN, Secretary.

The December “Signs”

The articles in the December Signs Magazine are right to the point, and apply conditions in an interesting way. Some of them are:—
Overmastering Greed.
The Love of Money.
Heaped-Up Wealth for the Last Days.
Ye Have Lived in Pleasure.
Lovers of Pleasure or Stewards of God.
Greed of the Railroads.
Behold, the Bridegroom!
What Is the Soul?
The Reign of the Law.
The Christ Likeness in the Heart.
Creation or Evolution.
Current Topics—a good list of real pertinent subjects in timely setting.
Your tract society will send you five copies for only 25 cents, ten for 50 cents. You can use five or ten copies of this timely number.

Medical Missionary Department

W. A. Ruble, M. D. — General Secretary L. A. Hansen — Assistant Secretary H. W. Miller, M. D. — N. Am. Div. Secretary

Obituaries

WOOLARD.— Died at Puyallup, Wash., July 11, 1913, Brother Arthur Woolard. He leaves a widow, four sons, and one daughter to mourn their loss. The deceased loved the Saviour, and endeavored to walk faithfully in his footsteps. J. M. WILLOUGHBY.
STAGG.— James Leroy Stagg, infant son of Brother and Sister A. J. Stagg, died at the home of his parents in Nashville, Tenn., Oct. 19, 1913, aged 21 months and 4 days. We confidently expect that he will be called forth in the first resurrection. C. A. HANSEN.
FLETCHER.— Mrs. Uriah Fletcher, née Holly, died at her home in Abercorn, Quebec, Oct. 13, 1913, aged 73 years. About ten years ago she accepted present truth, and her hope was in the Lord. We believe that she will have a part in the first resurrection. Her husband, three sisters, and a brother are left to mourn. Words of consolation were spoken by the writer from John 11. L. F. PASSEBOIS.
PARMELE.— Died at Taft, Oregon, Clarence S. Parmele, son of G. S. and N. J. Parmele, aged 31 years. He is survived by a wife and three small sons. The deceased early gave his heart to God, and gave clear evidence of fellowship with him to the last. A large number of neighbors and friends attended the funeral services, conducted by the writer. The consolation of the gospel is ours. C. F. PARMELE.
LEWIS.— Sister J. F. Lewis was born Sept. 1, 1861, and died Sept. 12, 1913, at her home near Maretburg, Ky. The deceased accepted this message in 1904, and united with the Seventh-day Adventist Church in Blair, Nebr. Later the family moved to Kentucky, where she lived the truth in her home, being isolated from others of like faith. Her one desire was to see the work finished. She is survived by a companion and several brothers. B. W. BROWN.
FROHMADER.— Died at Paw Paw, Mich., Oct. 28, 1913, Henry Frohmader, aged 65 years and 18 days. The deceased was born at Rome, Wis., Oct. 10, 1848. He enlisted in Company H, Thirty-fifth Wisconsin Infantry Volunteers of the Union army, from which he was honorably discharged June 2, 1865. Four years later he was married to Miss Catherine Miller. To this union were born two sons, and a daughter, the wife of Elder M. N. Campbell. Brother Frohmader accepted present truth in 1884, under the labors of Elder N. M. Jordan, and for a number of years was elder of the Elroy (Wis.) church. He came to Michigan in 1902, and in 1908 his companion was laid to rest. From that time he steadily declined in health. His children were all present at his death, and have the consolation of knowing that he fell asleep in the Lord. The funeral service was in charge of the writer. Text, Num. 23: 10. M. N. CAMPBELL.
CANRIGHT.— Died near Battle Creek, Mich., Oct. 19, 1913, Ruby C. Canright, wife of my brother, Jasper B. Canright. She was born at Baraboo, Wis., March 16, 1850, and died at the age of sixty-three years. She had been in poor health for years, and suffered much the last year, although occasionally able to attend meetings in the Tabernacle. A few days before her death she made all arrangements for her funeral, selecting the text, the hymns, the speaker, etc. She said she was then ready to go, and peacefully fell asleep. Elder A. T. Jones, an old friend, officiated by request. Mr. Roe, another friend and a noted singer, came twenty miles to sing the hymns she had selected. Miss Pearl Waggoner, her niece, whose beautiful poems have cheered so many hearts, contributed an appropriate selection. Her husband, two daughters, four sons with their families, two brothers, and one sister were all present. The four sons acted as pall-bearers. With four automobiles we went twenty-five miles to Burlington, her old home, and there laid her to rest. She was a daughter of Elder J. H. Waggoner, so prominent in the early work in connection with Elders James White and J. N. Andrews. Elder E. J. Waggoner is her brother, and Mrs. Alta Armstrong, now a laborer in England, is her sister. Being so closely related to the work, Sister Ruby and her family have always been believers in the advent message. We hope soon to see her again at the coming of our Lord. Her husband, with his son and wife, will now engage in the canvassing work. D. M. CANRIGHT.
LOUP.— Clara Frost was born in Oswego County, New York, May 6, 1824, and died at her home on Samish Island, in Puget Sound, Wash., Oct. 13, 1913. She was united in marriage with Norry Loup, and to this union were born fifteen children, ten of whom survive. Her companion died some fifteen years ago. Sister Loup was an earnest believer in present truth, and fell asleep in the blessed hope. Words of comfort were spoken by the writer from John 5: 29. J. W. BOYNTON.
LAYTON.— Died at Tacoma, Wash., Sept. 14, 1913, Sister Elvira M. Layton, aged 85 years, 5 months, and 3 days. Sister Layton was a charter member of the Tacoma Seventh-day Adventist Church, and her confidence and courage in the Saviour were strong to the last. During her long illness she was patient and trustful, often expressing her faith in Christ as a friend and Saviour. We laid her away to sleep until the Life-giver shall come to claim his own. J. M. WILLOUGHBY.
KLEIN.— Augustus Klein was born in Germany, April 5, 1835, and died at Coburg, Germany, Sept. 4, 1913. He came to the United States with his father when but a boy, and was married to Annie Corkery at Philadelphia, Pa., in 1860. In 1896, his wife having died, he was married to Ida Parthenay, of Milford, Conn. The deceased served thirty years in the army, and after retiring from active service made his home at Portsmouth, Va. There, in 1900, he heard and accepted the truths of the third angel’s message. He loved the truth till the time of his death, and was constantly trying to bring others to a right understanding of the Word of God and its precious promises. He fell asleep peacefully and quietly. His widow, five children by his first marriage and two by the second, are left to mourn. Our hope is in the soon-coming resurrection morning. IDA KLEIN.

Sunday in History

THE author of the book “Sunday in History” desires to secure two copies of the same for use in revision. The first edition is exhausted, and he is unable to secure copies from publishers. Those willing to dispose of their books will please notify C. H. Edwards, 566 Fifty-fourth St., Brooklyn, N. Y.

Nurses' Training

THERE is still opportunity for two or three young men to enter the nurses' training course at the Wabash Valley Sanitarium. Applicants must not be under twenty years of age. For catalogue and application blank, send to Superintendent of Nurses, Wabash Valley Sanitarium, La Fayette, Ind.

Business Notices

WANTED.— School-books, especially readers and geographies, for use in a self-supporting school. Please send prepaid to Mrs. J. L. Holm, R. F. D. 3, Bon Aqua, Tenn.
WANTED.— Work on a farm for a strong, industrious young man, aged nineteen years. Some experience. Address J. F. Nichols, 306 Carroll Ave., Takoma Park, D. C.
Mrs. Minnie Sype's book entitled “Life Sketches and Experiences in Missionary Work” can be had post-paid, by sending her one dollar and your address. Mrs. Minnie Sype, Carroll, Iowa.
“Beyond the Shadow,” a booklet of poems (96 pages) by Miss Pearl Waggoner, suitable for holiday use, can be procured in dark-brown paper binding for 45 cents; green cloth, 75 cents; undressed leather, $1.25. Address the author, Hinsdale, Ill.
“Shiloh, the Man of Sorrows,” published three years ago in the Signs, will soon be published in book form, if sufficient additional advance subscribers can be obtained to warrant it. I wish to thank those who have already sent in orders. The book will be neatly bound in cloth, 350-400 pages. Price, from $1 to $1.50. Agents wanted. Send no money, but address the author immediately. Mrs. L. D. Avery-Stuttle, 1215 Vermont Ave., Lansing, Mich.

Publications Wanted

THE following-named persons desire late, clean copies of our publications, sent post-paid, for missionary purposes:—
W. G. Ringgold, R. F. D. 4, Luverne, Ala.
W. T. Sandborn, Tofield, Alberta, Canada.
Dora R. Hillis, 157 West Main St., Battle Creek, Mich.
Mrs. O. J. Corwin, 2101 Webster St., Waco, Tex. Signs, weekly and monthly, and Watchman.
Mrs. Elsie Leatherberry, Stanbery, Wis. Protestant Magazine, Liberty, Instructor, and tracts.
W. H. H. Ingle, Ladysmith, Wis. REVIEW, Signs, weekly and monthly, Instructor, Watchman, and tracts.
M. E. Whatley, R. F. D. 1, Brantley, Ala. Signs, weekly and monthly, Watchman, Protestant Magazine, Life and Health, and tracts.
A. B. Miller, Ladysmith, Wis., Box 15A. REVIEW, Watchman, Signs, weekly and monthly, Scandinavian papers, and tracts on the Eastern question.
Mrs. Joseph Bontz, 617 Third St., N. E., Watertown, S. Dak. Continuous supply of Watchman, Signs, Protestant Magazine, Liberty, Life and Health, Instructor, Little Friend, and tracts.

THE NEW BEREAN LIBRARY

By Editor

We are glad to announce that a number of our books heretofore issued only in cloth bindings, and some of our new books just being brought out, will be issued in the Berean Library, with paper covers and printed on thin paper, at very greatly reduced prices. The first ten numbers of this series will be ready within a few days, and some of them are now ready for delivery.
No. Title Post-paid In quantities by freight
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2. THOUGHTS ON DANIEL .25 .15
3. THOUGHTS ON REVELATION .25 .15
4. HIS GLORIOUS APPEARING .15 .09
5. THE SABBATH IN THE SCRIPTURES .25 .15
6. THE SABBATH IN HISTORY .50 .30
7. CAPITAL AND LABOR .25 .15
8. HERE AND HEREAFTER .25 .15
9. BIBLE FOOTLIGHTS .35 .21
10. OUR PARADISE HOME .15 .09
Nos. 5 and 6 are taken from the revised edition of “History of the Sabbath.”
At the beginning of the winter season, when the evenings are getting long, the time is very opportune for circulating these splendid new publications among your friends and neighbors. Notice the special price in quantities, shipped by freight. Our churches should order from their librarians, and thus get them at the cheapest price.
REVIEW AND HERALD PUBLISHING ASSN., Washington, D. C.
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Changes and Reports from the Field

We regret to record the resignation from the Review and Herald Publishing Association of Brother A. H. Mason, who has efficiently served the institution as treasurer for the last two years. For a long time Brother Mason has desired a position in a location more favorable for the health of Mrs. Mason, who in the climate of the East has been far from well and strong. Recently the way opened for him to connect with the work of Mrs. E. G. White as treasurer and accountant. Accordingly he resigned his position with the Review and Herald, and, with his grandson Lester, left for California last week. There he will arrange a new home for his wife and other grandchildren, who will follow in December. These workers by their kindly Christian spirit have won a large place in the hearts of their associates, whose prayers will follow them to their new field of labor.
The Morgantown (W. Va.) Post-Chronicle gives a very good report of a discussion of the Sabbath question between Prof. I. N. H. Beahm, president of the United Brethren Seminary at Nokesville, Va., and Elder Charles Baierle, of the Seventh-day Adventist Church. According to this report the presentation of the truth by Brother Baierle was kindly received, and the discussion was blessed to the advancement of the cause of truth.

The Missions Campaign

By T. E. Bowen

Brother W. B. Walters, secretary of the New Jersey Conference, sends the following: “Sister Ellen Storms, of Allentown, N. J., who was seventy years old the day of writing, says: ‘Enclosed find $14.20 for the Harvest Ingathering fund. I ordered thirty copies of the REVIEW specials, and they sent me sixty; so I have placed them all and send you the returns.’”
This is a splendid record for a sister seventy years of age. Her papers yielded an average of twenty-five and two-thirds cents.
A brother in Newark, Ohio, spent one hour and twenty minutes, used four papers, and received $13.45. A sister in Keene, Tex., reported $60 already in hand. The church of which she is a member had obtained $200 for missions when last heard from. A church in one of the California conferences, after one day’s work, had $115. And so the good reports come in. One union conference has decided to continue its effort all through the month of November.
November 14, orders had been received for 575,000 papers, and still the orders continue to come in.
The Lord is fulfilling his promise by sending his angels not only to prepare hearts to be willing to give, but by blessing in a special manner all who engage in this good work. Let none miss the blessing.
T. E. Bowen.

Not Satisfied

A LETTER from Elder G. F. Watson, president of the Southwestern Union Conference, tells of the good work which is being done in the interest of the Harvest Ingathering campaign for missions. He says:—
“The work of the Harvest Ingathering is onward in the Southwestern Union, and the Harvest Ingathering number of the REVIEW AND HERALD will bring the much-needed relief to missions wherever earnest labor is bestowed, as shown by the following:—
“Brother Langford, of Keene, Tex., took a party of five to a neighboring town, and after eight hours’ faithful work they returned with $20.40, leaving in the hands of the people nearly two hundred of that splendid number of the REVIEW AND HERALD. Among the party was C. E. Smith, our union conference treasurer, and Z. Rubottom, our union conference printer. Brother Smith, not feeling just satisfied with what he had done, took seven copies to Cleburne, a near-by town, and in a few hours returned with $35, averaging $5 a copy. We hope there are many others who are not just satisfied, and will try it once, more.”
“While our people may not order as large a number of papers this year as they did last, yet we believe that greater care is being taken with what they do order. We hope that this year no papers will be left unused.”

Elder W. C. White Returns Home

ELDER W. C. WHITE, who has spent the time in Washington since the close of the General Conference Committee Council, returned home last week. He will stop over at several points en route to the Pacific Coast.

Conradi’s Visit to West African Mission

LAST week, according to arrangements, Elder L. R. Conradi, of the European Division, was to sail for Freetown, Sierra Leone, to make a visit to the West African Mission field. By the arrangement of territory at the time of the General Conference, our work in West Africa, together with the Canary Islands Mission, comes under the jurisdiction of the European Division.

Death of Mrs. Hannah Loftfield

THE friends of Mrs. Hannah Loftfield, wife of Prof. Gabriel Loftfield, will be pained to learn of her death, which occurred the morning of November 13, as the result of tuberculosis. Sister Loftfield has made a brave fight in her struggle with disease, and died with a firm trust in the Lord. We extend to her sorrowing husband and children our deepest sympathy.

Week of Prayer Readings

By Editor

THE Week of Prayer Readings have been sent to church elders and leaders, also to all isolated Sabbath-keepers in the United States and Canada. Copies have been sent each conference office to supply late calls. Conference laborers, ministers, licensed preachers, and missionary workers have been furnished the readings. A few copies are being mailed to each mission field, so that the secretary may supply foreign workers with the readings in English. The readings are being mailed this week. All subscribers of the REVIEW will have them. Should any of you in the home field not receive the readings by November 25, drop a card to your conference office and a copy containing them will be mailed you.

New Russian Paper

WE have received from Elder J. T. Boettcher the first two copies of the new Russian paper Blagaja Veste, or Message of Mercy. During the first part of the summer our Russian paper, published in Hamburg, was forbidden by the censor, as well as all Seventh-day Adventist literature not printed in Russia. The new paper is published in St. Petersburg, with permission of the government. Since the depository in Riga was closed, the work is being carried on in the capital city as a bookstore under the name of one of the church-members in St. Petersburg. Truly the Lord always makes a way of escape for those who trust him.

Postgraduate Missionary Nurses’ Training Course

There will be opportunity, December 9, for a few graduate nurses to enter the postgraduate missionary nurses' training course conducted by the Foreign Mission Seminary. The dispensary in Washington City now has a physician in charge, and is continually growing. There are excellent opportunities for our graduate nurses to obtain a wider knowledge of nursing, and a training in evangelical work. Those interested in entering this work should write to M. E. Kern, Takoma Park Station, Washington, D. C., care of Foreign Mission Seminary.

Branson Lecture in Knoxville

THE Knoxville (Tenn.) Sentinel of October 17 gives a report of a lecture given by Elder W. H. Branson, president of the Cumberland Conference, in that city. Rev. Jeremiah J. Crowley, the converted priest, was to speak. Failing, Brother Branson took his place. The lecture was very favorably received by the Junior Order of United American Mechanics, under whose auspices the meeting was held.
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