We are much pleased that money and pledges are coming in on this fund. There are many evidences that the old-time spirit of sacrifice is being revived among our people, and we feel sure that no one will regret having helped on this fund. It is now time that this work was entered upon. We feel anxious that every farm owned or rented by our people, be it large or small, shall have a certain spot consecrated to the Missionary Acre Fund; and let this spot, as well as every spot on the farm, have necessary attention to make it profitable to its cultivator and to the cause which the missionary spot represents.
Not only should those who are engaged in agricultural pursuits have an interest in this fund, but every stock and poultry raiser, every mechanic, as well as every professional man and woman, should devote a specified amount of time to aid this fund. Every minister, school-teacher, Bible worker, canvasser, and every officer throughout our ranks should do something, indeed every individual among us should be fully represented in this matter. Our people have responded nobly in the sale of “Christ’s Object Lessons.” Now let us all take hold of the Missionary Acre Fund, and at last have the blessed privilege of seeing our medical college fully installed in the Battle Creek College buildings without a single debt upon it.
The appeals which have been made have told. Here are a few words from an ex-soldier. He sends a pledge of five dollars, and says:—
“When I read appeals for the Missionary Acre Fund, a tender place in my heart is touched. I am an ex-soldier of 1864. I did all I could to free the slaves. I wish I could devote my whole time to the cause of the third angel’s message, and I hope time will not close until I can do much more than I now can. I know that my wife and daughter will give something.”
The following is an extract from a letter written by a sister who is not only interested herself, but is interesting those outside of our church:—
“A little over one year ago I received a letter about missionary gardening, and I fully indorsed the plan, but did not know what I could do to help. I had a small bed of pansies, and as I looked on their sweet faces, I thought of how they could be made to send the gospel message to the world, and gladden many hearts. I gathered the seeds and sold them, and will send the proceeds in stamps, eighteen cents. It is a small sum, but the dear Lord does not despise small things. This year I planted some turnips to raise seed, and I hope to send more next time. I want to do all I can in this good work.”
These extracts breathe the same spirit contained in many other letters; and as the writer labors among the churches, he finds many hearts that respond readily to the idea of paying the debts on the Battle Creek College, and turning it over to the medical college for the purpose of training nurses and doctors to go to all parts of the world to spread the gospel.
Who will help in this matter? Send all pledges to P. T. Magan, Berrien Springs, Mich.; or if you wish to donate ready cash, send it to H. M. Mitchell, Battle Creek, Mich. S. H. LANE.
List of Missionary Acre Pledges
NAME NATURE OF PLEDGE
Eliza Galloway, 10 cts.
Lillie May Norwood, 10 cts.
J. M. Whitney, 4 acres of corn & 1 acre of oats.
J. N. Carr, 1 acre of oats.
B. F. Carr, proceeds of labor last week in June.
A. M. Will, proceeds of labor last week in June.
F. O. Arnett, proceeds of 2 days’ work.
N. H. Larson, proceeds of 1 day’s work.
Claud Law, proceeds of 2 days’ work.
Milton Cross, $1.
Mrs. E. Elmore, $2.
Mrs. H. C. Mitchell, sale of garden flowers.
Mrs. M. A. Carr, all light-colored hens in flock.
Avis, Muriel & Grace Arnett, one sitting of ducks.
A sister, profit on sale of 2 “Patriarchs and Prophets.”
Leon M. Pike, 1 row potatoes.
Mrs. Nellie A. Pike, 3 rows of carrots.
Christ Johnsen, 1 acre wheat.
Carrie & Kate Irwin, eggs laid on Sabbath for 7 months.
B. F. Wells, 6 chickens.
Mrs. B. F. Wells, 6 chickens.
Geo. Sultz, 1 day’s wages in harvest.
Mr. & Mrs. H. Mehuron, $5.
Mr. W. H. Manson, $1.25.
Mr. & Mrs. J. E. Collins, proceeds of sweet corn and sweet potatoes.
Mr. & Mrs. Reynolds, $2.
W. Elmer Barr, $2.25.
Mr. & Mrs. Ole Nelson, 20 rows potatoes and 10 barrels apples.
Maude Blodgett, 50c.
Mrs. E. A. Blodgett, $2.
W. C. Boynton, $2.50.
E. A. Blodgett, $2.
Ruth Boynton, $1.
F. L. Boynton, $2.
Mrs. W. R. Goh, $1.
Sadie Blodgett, $1.
Elsie Boynton, proceeds of 1 day’s work.
Rebecca Alse, proceeds of 1 hen.
Mr. & Mrs. S. Jacobsen, 1 row potatoes, 1 row onions, and $1.
Wm. E. Whitmore, $3.90.
J. C. Espelund, 2 acres of wheat and 2 acres corn.
E. H. Root, winter apples in south orchard.
Mr. & Mrs. Albert Beck, proceeds of sale of 1 doz. chickens, and all eggs laid on Sabbath during this year.
Marilla Sutherland, eggs laid on Sabbath.
Mr. & Mrs. J. F. Burke, $10.
Mrs. S. E. Stuckler, $3.
F. O. Newcombe, proceeds of labor on 1st and 5th Wednesday of every month from May 1 to December 31.
John L. Edwards, proceeds of 1 acre.
L. W. Scovil, $5.
Mrs. C. A. Fitzgerald, 2 rows of onions.
Cordie Fitzgerald, proceeds of eggs on Sabbath.
Mr. & Mrs. H. W. Johnson, 50 per cent of wages earned on Friday afternoons for 2 months.
Sadie Fitzgerald, proceeds of brood of chickens.
Fern Fitzgerald, proceeds of small garden.
F. M. C. Leflop, 1 acre of potatoes.
L. R. Collins, ½ acre potatoes.
Jas. Nelson, ½ acre potatoes.
F. F. DeRush, ½ acre potatoes.
W. Williams, 2-3 acre of wheat.
Alfred Anderson, ½ acre of sugar beets.
Mrs. S. A. Anderson, $1.
Mrs. Bertha J. Record, 1 acre oats.
Josephine Pence, $3.
Miss Alice Kendall, proceeds from one brood chickens.
The Christiania Publishing House
By William Covert
A LITTLE less than two years ago our brethren in council at Battle Creek, Mich., agreed to pay to the creditors of the Christiania Publishing House the sum of $60,000 in six semiannual payments of $11,000 each. There was a definite call sent out to our people, asking for an offering in the month of July, 1901, which resulted in bringing in about $18,000 to assist in paying this indebtedness. Other offerings have been made, until a little more than half the original amount has been paid.
There is a call being made now on this same account, which we hope may be responded to so liberally that the whole amount unpaid will be raised. Sabbath, July 5, is the day appointed to bring in the offerings for this enterprise; and if $30,000 can be raised by our people in all the world for this enterprise, it will settle the whole account. We are promised that if this is done, our people in America will never be called upon again to bear the money responsibility of this publishing house. This promise can be made because our brethren of the European conference will receive the deed of the property, and take upon themselves the financial responsibility of this institution for all the future, thus wholly relieving the Mission Board of any further care regarding it. Action to this effect was taken in London by the European council after our brethren from America had arrived there in the month of May.
It is to be hoped that our people will heed the advice recently given in the REVIEW AND HERALD to set apart the fourth of July as an especial day in which to raise the funds for this business. A program can be arranged by churches and individuals to suit the various existing conditions. If this is done generally, and the proper effort is made, we believe that the whole account can be settled from the proceeds of one day’s work, and certainly all will be glad if this shall be the result. Why not do it? One large effort now may accomplish the whole thing. Dear brethren and sisters, let us make this offering of sufficient amount to pay off the whole of the remainder, $30,000. This is a remarkable period for the paying of debts in behalf of the Lord’s cause, and the success attending the effort is exceeding all our expectations.
WM. COVERT.
Obituaries
“I am the resurrection and the life.”—Jesus.
Hoover.—Died June 3, 1902, at Albuquerque, N. M., Nellie, daughter of Elder H. L. Hoover, aged 16 years and 3 months. Elder McGee (Christian) made appropriate remarks from John 11:25, 26. F. O. Newcomb.
Fenner.—Died at Auburn, N. Y., June 4, 1902, Mary, wife of Brother Wm. Fenner, aged 57 years. Over thirty years ago she accepted the third angel’s message. Funeral was held June 6; remarks were made by the writer. Lulu Wightman.
Gates.—Died at Cooranbong, New South Wales, March 28, 1902, Maud Elsie Gates, youngest daughter of Elder E. H. and Ida M. Gates, aged 14 years. The deceased had been troubled with lameness at intervals the greater part of her life. About one year ago her lameness assumed a chronic form, and she became a constant sufferer, spending the last five months of her life in a chair. She was baptized, and united with the church at the age of eight years. From the time of her accountability till the day of her death, her whole life was that of a devoted Christian. During her long and painful sickness no murmur was known to escape her lips. A large company was present to pay a last tribute of respect to her memory as we laid her away to rest in the quiet graveyard at Avondale. A few remarks were made at the grave by the writer. G. A. Irwin.
Montgomery.—Laura, daughter of Oliver and Dora Montgomery, died at Rose City, Mich., May 29, 1902. She was born in Battle Creek, March 27, 1901. The parents laid their little one away with the glad hope of soon meeting her again. Words of comfort from 1 John 4:16 were spoken by the writer. A. R. Sandborn.
Rogers.—Susie D. Kilts was born at Wain Fleet, Ontario, Feb. 15, 1838. She was baptized, and united with the Seventh-day Adventist church at Oakland, Cal., May 4, 1878. She was married to Philip Rogers, Nov. 19, 1884. She died of dropsy and heart disease, May 29, 1902, aged 64 years, 3 months, and 14 days. Funeral service was attended by the writer, May 31. J. N. Loughborough.
NOTICES AND APPOINTMENTS
Address
The general address of the Arizona Conference and Tract Society, also of Elder and Mrs. E. W. Webster, is now Box 128, Prescott, Ariz.
Northwestern Nebraska Camp Meeting
By GEO. M. BROWN.
THIS meeting will be held at Crawford, Neb., July 15-22, and is intended especially for the brethren and sisters in northwestern Nebraska, the Black Hills of South Dakota, and Wyoming. We have arranged for Elder E. T. Russell, president of the Central Union Conference; Dr. W. A. George, of the Nebraska Sanitarium; and a number of the Nebraska ministers, to attend this meeting. No effort will be spared to make this gathering an occasion of great blessing to all who attend. The work is advancing rapidly, and no one can afford to miss these meetings where, with minds relieved from worldly cares, we seek the Lord and are enlightened, so that we see the great privileges and opportunities which God is giving his people now. Come, one and all, and let us worship the Lord together.
GEO. M. BROWN.
Waiters Wanted for Vegetarian Café
Notice!
SEVERAL reliable Christian young women are wanted to act as waiters in a vegetarian café. Address Carl Rasmussen, 170 Fulton St., Brooklyn, N. Y.
Notice!
The undersigned wish to state to the public that it is absolutely necessary that those who are planning to come to the Sanitarium, or the Medical Missionary College, should write in advance of coming, and make necessary arrangements. It is not sufficient simply to write, giving notice of coming, but arrangements should actually be made with those in charge of the work. It has for several years been customary for those who had friends at the Sanitarium to write and notify their friends of their coming. Such a notice is not adequate, and the management of the institution desire to say that, after this date, they cannot receive any with the exception of those with whom they have previously corresponded.
SANITARIUM.
Sunday Legislation by Congress
By Editor
SEVERAL bills for more strict Sunday enforcement in the District of Columbia have recently made their appearance in Congress, and an interesting public hearing on the matter was held before the District Commissioners on May 27. This hearing will be reported in the next (July) Sentinel of Christian Liberty.
The July Sentinel will be a special number, as much of the matter contained in it will have special reference to the principles of the Declaration of Independence and the present striking national trend away from them. Some recent notable expressions on this subject by such men as Professor Goldwin Smith, President J. G. Schurman, Senator Hoar, and others, will be presented. The words of great Americans of the past with reference to the Declaration and its principles will be presented side by side with recent declarations, thus showing the great change of sentiment that has taken place regarding the fundamental principles of the nation and of liberty.
The best portions of an excellent address on “Religious Legislation,” recently delivered in Boston, Mass., by Mrs. Stella Archer-Maloney, will also appear.
And by no means the least important feature will be the news of the month in the way of Sunday agitations and enforcement. There is a great deal being done just now in this direction. The Sentinel will keep a close watch, and make a full report every month.
There will also be a report of the action of the Presbyterian General Assembly on the Sunday question, and the discussion attending it.
The subscription price to the Sentinel is but $1 a year. A special low rate of 5 cents a copy will be made when ordered in lots of ten or more. Address all orders to The Sentinel of Christian Liberty, 11 W. Twentieth St., New York City.
Business Notices
BRIEF business notices will be published in this department, subject to the discretion of the publishers. A charge of one dollar for one insertion of six lines or less, and of twenty cents for every line over six, will be made, though in the case of the poor who wish employment, the charge may be remitted. Persons unknown to the managers of the publishing house must furnish good references.
WANTED.—Twenty reliable Seventh-day Adventists to take nurses’ course. Address Colfax Springs Sanitarium, or W. D. Kinney, M. D., Colfax, Iowa.
FOR SALE.—A small farm of 35 acres, one and one-half miles from Union College, and five miles from Lincoln, Neb. Good house; two good wells; outbuildings; orchard, etc. Might trade for good fruit farm in Northwestern Arkansas. Address W. D. McLaughlin, College View, Neb.
WANTED.—A young man, 16 to 20 years of age, to learn polishing and nickel plating; a young man about 16 years of age for general work about shop, and an errand boy about 14 years of age. Must be steady and of good habits, and must furnish satisfactory references. Seventh-day Adventists preferred. Permanent employment for the right persons. For particulars call on or address Globe Manufacturing Co., or Dr. H. M. Dunlap, Battle Creek, Mich.
Publications Wanted
N. B.— Attention has been repeatedly called to the necessity of having papers properly wrapped. Do not roll or wrap too small. Cover papers well, so that they will be clean when received. Some have paid double the postage necessary, while others have forwarded literature by express when it would have been cheaper to send it by mail, at four ounces for one cent.
The following persons desire late, clean copies of our publications, postpaid:—
Milton D. Henise, Munda, Ill., Signs, Review, Sentinel, tracts.
M. G. Lester, general delivery, Chicago, Ill., denominational papers, including Life Boat.
J. T. Eaton, Alpharetta, Ga., Signs, Life Boat, Little Friend, tracts, wanted for colporteur wagon.
Mrs. A. E. Brensinger, Salisbury, N. C., Review, Signs, Life Boat, Good Health, tracts on the Sabbath.
Michigan Central
“The Niagara Falls Route.”
Corrected Nov. 3, 1901.
EAST
Station
8 1 Night Express
19 1 Detroit Accom.
6 1 Mail & Express
10 1 N. Y. & Bos. Sp.
14 1 Kalamazoo Express
N. Y. & St. Sp.
89 1 Express
Chicago
pm 9.53
am 6.45
11.10
pm 2.00
6.00
Michigan City
11.25
am 8.43
pm 12.00
4.50
7.00
Niles
am 12.40
12.15
12.15
1.00
5.35
8.05
Kalamazoo
2.10
1.00
2.06
6.45
8.05
Battle Creek
3.00
8.10
1.00
2.42
7.17
9.37
Marshall
3.35
8.38
1.50
3.09
7.43
Albion
4.55
9.04
1.50
3.31
8.08
Jackson
4.50
10.05
2.35
4.03
8.40
10.50
Ann Arbor
6.55
11.10
3.47
4.56
9.50
11.40
Detroit
7.15
pm 12.25
5.50
6.00
10.00
am 1.40
Falls View
pm 8.31
8.31
Suspension Bridge
9.00
Niagara Falls
am 12.20
pm 7.00
7.50
Buffalo
1.15
8.00
10.00
Rochester
5.10
10.55
12.00
Syracuse
9.00
2.30
5.45
Albany
pm 1.30
6.00
9.50
New York
pm 12.16
6.10
8.00
Springfield
8.00
9.00
11.00
Boston
8.00
9.00
11.00
WEST
Station
7 1 Night Express
17–91 1 N. Y. R. & Ch. Sp.
5 1 Mail & Express
8 1 Fast Mail
93 1 Express
18 1 K. & L. R.
87 1 Express
Boston
pm 2.00
pm 4.16
New York
4.00
am 6.45
8.00
am 8.30
Syracuse
11.30
2.00
10.00
Rochester
am 1.20
4.45
pm 12.15
Buffalo
3.20
5.20
4.30
Niagara Falls
6.02
Suspension Bridge
Falls View
8.31
8.35
Detroit
pm 8.20
8.25
am 7.15
am 12.30
pm 3.40
8.35
Ann Arbor
9.38
9.23
8.40
1.30
11.38
9.55
Jackson
11.20
10.20
11.05
2.20
2.40
1.25
Battle Creek
pm 12.40
11.34
pm 1.25
3.00
3.50
9.00
Marshall
1.00
12.18
1.50
3.40
4.38
10.00
Albion
2.25
1.24
2.25
5.28
8.05
Kalamazoo
4.47
2.20
4.45
6.28
7.05
Niles
4.05
4.00
5.25
5.28
8.05
Michigan City
4.47
2.20
4.45
6.28
7.05
Chicago
6.55
4.00
6.40
7.05
8.55
Daily. Daily except Sunday.
Trains on Battle Creek Division depart at 7.45 a. m. and 6.00 p. m., and arrive at 12.40 p. m. and 6.18 p. m. Daily except Sunday.
G. W. RUGGLES, General Pass. & Ticket Agent, Chicago.
G. W. VAUX. W. C. CUNLIFFE.
A. G. P. & T. A., Chicago Agent, Battle Creek.
Read the Review
By Editor
We have omitted some of the usual departments this week, in order to make room for the reports from our educational institutions. These reports give a comprehensive view of our educational work, as carried forward in our regular schools and colleges, and we are confident that they will be read with interest. At an early date we purpose to present similar reports of the educational work done at the American Medical Missionary College, and at the various missionary sanitariums. Do you not think that every member of your church ought to be a regular reader of the Review? Will you aid us in our efforts to extend the circulation? Sample copies will be furnished without charge.
Roll Away the Reproach
By O. E. Jones
Jerusalem lay in ruins, the cause of an enemy's reproach; but God remembered his people, and the time came when the reproach should be rolled away. Jerusalem must be rebuilt, and the wall raised.
Each one was given his part to perform. The work was a success; for the people had a mind to work, and God wrought for them. The wall was built in troublous times. Again and again did their enemies endeavor to intimidate them. Nehemiah, in charge of the work, received letters calling his attention from his work, but his answer was, "I am doing a great work, so that I cannot come down."
“Roll away the reproach,” is the word for to-day. Our institutions must be set free from debt. Each one is to act a part in this work. If we have a mind to work, the Lord will work with us, and we shall see glorious results of our labors. Let nothing hinder us, but like Nehemiah, let us remember that we, too, are doing a great work.
O. E. Jones.
Next Issue of the Review
THE next issue of the REVIEW will consist of thirty-two pages, and will include the monthly Publishers’ Book Department.
The Coronation Number of The Signs of the Times
By Editor
The Coronation Number of The Signs of the Times has come to hand. It presents an attractive appearance, and we hope that it will have a large circulation.
Charts for Medical Missionary Work
COULD any reader of the REVIEW, either donate or loan a set of Dr. Kellogg's charts to be used in medical missionary work in the South? Address E. P. Auger, Corinth, Miss.
American Medical Missionary College Commencement
The annual commencement exercises of the American Medical Missionary College are in progress as we go to press. The baccalaureate sermon was preached at the Tabernacle last Sabbath morning by W. W. Prescott, and the address before the graduating class was announced for Monday evening, the 16th inst. A report of these exercises will appear in a later issue.
Circulating the Review at Camp Meetings
By Editor
MAY we not expect that the proper officers will give some attention to the circulation of the REVIEW at each of the camp meetings and other large gatherings this season? We shall be glad to supply sample copies for this purpose. We have already sent extra copies to the Maritime Provinces, Pennsylvania, and Ontario, at the request of Brethren G. E. Langdon, R. A. Underwood, and J. W. Collie, and hope we may hear from other conferences.
Battle Creek Church Plans Permanent School
The Battle Creek church has recently taken decided action on the question of providing for a permanent school of such a character as to meet the needs of the children and youth connected with this large church. The subject of educational reform and our attitude toward it was presented Sabbath morning, June 7, by W. W. Prescott, and a meeting of the church was announced for the following Sunday evening to consider definite plans. This meeting was largely attended, and by unanimous vote the church-school board was authorized to plan for and conduct an efficient school, and to erect a suitable school building, in order to provide permanent accommodations for such a school. Plans were also adopted for raising the money needed for this work. The church-school board will now take hold of the matter in earnest, hoping to have the building ready for use next autumn.
