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Earlier text: Suggestions for the Study of Mission Fields

Union College

By F. G.

[The friends of Union College, in particular and our educational workers in general, will be interested in the following items concerning the work of this school.—F. G.]

FROM President Lewis's annual report:—

1. The enrolment of Union College at the middle of the year was 434, the largest of any year but one since the fourth year of school, 1894-95. The rooms of the Home are taxed to their utmost capacity.

2. Several important improvements have been made—

(a) Outside stairway to gentlemen's floor of Home. Cost, $385.60. Result: Transfer of travel of seventy-five boys from inside of first and second floors to outside of building. Home much quieter.

(b) Warming table and cupboard for serving room, resulting in warmer food on tables.

(d) New corn-crib and wagon shed near large barn. Cost, $244.75.

(e) Electric motor pump at well, installed by our own engineer and run by our own dynamo. Cost, three hundred and fifty dollars. The result is plenty of water whether the wind blows or not. The tank is always full, with six immense cisterns full of water in reserve.

(f) Barrels of water in attic, fire-extinguishers throughout buildings. Ladders in convenient places.

(g) Ten new rooms completed in attic of main building.

(h) New electric wiring throughout both buildings. White wire, visible wiring. Old wiring was dangerous.

(i) Improvements and apparatus for the science department, aggregating in value $828.41.

3. Last year the college paid students for work as follows: South Hall, $409.69; boiler house, $543.55; farm, $804.46; printing-office, $594.55; janitors, $270; bakery, $152.95; laundry, $83.12; repairs, $72.89; poultry, $51.61; floriculture, $18.94; improvements, $281.18; total, $3,372.94.

4. Educationally the work of the college is recognized by the New York Board of Education. The college is in affiliation with the medical department of the University of Nebraska. It is on cordial terms with the Department of Public Instruction of Nebraska.

5. The religious interest is good. Two baptisms have been held, with sixteen candidates. Another baptism will take place soon. The college and church Young People's Societies have united. They have two personal work bands of thirty to forty members each. Missionary bands meet weekly, with membership as follows: canvassing, 65; ministerial, 18; Bible reading, 13; young people's work, 57; missionary reading circle, 12; medical missionary, 25. These bands hold prayer-meetings every Tuesday and instruction meetings every Thursday. The German department has organized twelve family Sabbath-schools, with one hundred members, in Lincoln, among the German population.

From the minutes of a recent meeting of the Union College Board:—

Improvements will be made in the barn to place it in a more convenient and sanitary condition. Cement floor will be laid, and the lighting and ventilation will be improved. A Babcock tester will be purchased for the dairy, and a record will be kept for each cow.

It was directed that operations in truck-farming and fruit raising be largely increased under proper supervision. Another team and all necessary facilities for carrying out this action are to be provided. As a necessary adjunct to this work, a canning factory will be installed in the rooms of the old bakery. These enterprises will make additional work for students.

One new boiler is to be purchased, and two hydrants near the college buildings are to be provided for fire purposes.

Some of the present large music rooms will be divided in order to furnish more practise room.

More rooms are to be finished off in the college attic for the accommodation of the increased attendance which is expected the coming year.

A full historical sketch of Union College and the Nebraska Conference, with a full-page engraving of the college buildings, will be prepared for the new History of Nebraska now in preparation under the auspices of the State Historical Society.

The insurance on each of the college buildings has been raised from $10,000 to $35,000.

It was voted to reorganize the normal department on the basis adopted by the General Conference educational convention, and to secure a competent person to give his entire time to this department.

The Danish-Norwegian Department is strengthened by associating Elder M. S. Reppe with Professor Berthelsen in the work. Elder Reppe being a Norwegian, his election will draw more Norwegians to the school.

The Board expressed themselves as much pleased with the order of the school and the earnest and harmonious work of students and teachers.

Northwestern Training-School Report

Brother O. A. Hall, principal of the Northwestern Training-school, reports a good attendance and a most earnest class of students. While the attendance is not all that they had hoped, yet they expect it to be as large as it was last year. Some of the students who are in school this year, did most excellent work canvassing during the summer, and they are looking forward to taking up this work this coming summer. A spirit of courage is prevailing in the school.

Publications Wanted

[SPECIAL NOTICE.—We learn that objectionable literature is being sent in response to these requests, and urge all to examine with special care any periodicals or pamphlets received outside of our well-known denominational publications. Be sure that the literature which you distribute teaches the truth. —ED.]

The following persons desire late, clean copies of our publications, post-paid:—

C. E. Williams, R. F. D. 3, Box 17, Alton, Kan., periodicals and tracts.

J. L. McElhaney, 53 Calle Concordia, Quiapo, Manila, P. I., Signs, Watchman, Life and Health, Life Boat, tracts on all subjects, also Spanish literature. An unlimited field for using literature; can not be oversupplied.

Business Notices

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A charge of one dollar will be made for each insertion of forty words or less. Each additional word, initial, or group of figures, in excess of forty, will cost three cents.

No discount for several insertions.

We open no accounts for advertising, and cash must accompany each order.

All persons unknown to the managers of this paper must send with their advertisement satisfactory written recommendation. It is not enough to refer to some individual by name. Secure his recommendation in writing and send it.

WANTED.—A man or boy of eighteen to work on dairy farm for the season. Address W. W. Wisor, Catatonk, Tioga Co., N. Y.

EVERY reader should try our rancid-proof peanut butter, at 12 cents a pound. Purest cocoanut oil, 13 cents in 50-pound lots. Agents wanted everywhere. Address Vegetarian Meat Company, Bond Building, Washington, D. C.

FOR SALE.—Cheap, if taken at once, 160 acres of unimproved fruit and farming table-land, with plenty of timber for fences, etc. Located in Shannon County, Mo. For particulars, address J. W. Smith, 38 Pearl St., Battle Creek, Mich.

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.

WANTED.—A consecrated young woman desirous of learning nursing, treatments, massage, etc. For particulars, apply to Geo. Gartly, Battle Creek Treatment Rooms, Memphis, Tenn.

WANTED.—Position as bookkeeper where Sabbath can be kept. Have had several years’ experience, and can give the best of reference. Will go anywhere in the United States for permanent work. Address S. J. Kimball, Somers, Mont.

FOR SALE.—English walnuts, pure extracted honey, ripe olives, olive-oil, white cotton oil, corn oil; also alfalfa ranch, considered one of the most profitable industries in California. Correspondence solicited. Address W. S. Ritchie, Corona, Cal.

WANTED.—Good Seventh-day Adventist mechanic with all-round experience in machine shop,—one who understands job work and fine mechanical work. State age and qualifications. Address Globe Manufacturing Co., Battle Creek, Mich.

FOR SALE.—Barred P. Rock cockrels; large, vigorous, and showy: $3, $4, $5. From best strains in America. 15 years with the breed. Send for egg circular. Address Bronze Turkey Farm, S. B. Johnston, Prop., Fairland, Ind., in care of S. D. A. Academy.

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.—Energetic young man to work on farm eight months or more. Sabbath-keeper preferred. State age, experience, and wages demanded. Usually no chores or milking after supper. Not a hard place. Inquire of John Baer, Rushville, Sheridan Co., Neb.

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.—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.

OUR “Housekeeper’s Ideal Friend” is highly indorsed by nearly one million ladies who are using it in their homes. If you do not have one in yours, send 75 cents and we will send one, express prepaid—duster, window washer, picture hanger, curtain lifter, etc. Our salesmen are selling them as fast as the people see them. Saves time, strength, accidents. Address W. E. Brackett Co., Station E., Toledo, Ohio.

A LARGE light modern improved basement with two bedrooms and one in attic and barn all furnished. A small garden, good place for chickens and pigeons, a stall for one horse, for the care and board of one horse and the washing for a small family. Large population in two villages one mile apart with surrounding settlements and city over the river for canvassing and garden jobs. Church privileges. Good references required. Address Box 50, Fishkill on the Hudson, N. Y.

NOTICES AND APPOINTMENTS

By E. K. SLADE; E. I. BEEBE

Notice!

THE first meeting of the fifth annual session of the East Michigan Conference will convene at the Adelphian Academy, Holly, Mich., March 29, 1907, at 2:30 P. M. E. K. SLADE, President, E. I. BEEBE, Secretary.

Christian Liberty

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

Morning Watch Calendar

THERE have been several requests for copies of the Morning Watch Calendar, published by the Young People's Department of the Central Union Conference, from those outside of this conference. This calendar is arranged for systematic Bible study and prayer, and is proving a great blessing to our young people. We now have a second edition printed, and those outside of the Central Union Conference may obtain copies as long as they last, for eight cents each, by addressing M. E. Kern, College View, Neb.

An Error

By The Author

WE desire to call attention to an error which occurs in the first edition of the “New Testament Primer,” published at the office of the Southern Publishing Association, Nashville, Tenn. This error occurs on page 93, where the walls of the New Jerusalem are said to be 175 miles on each side. It should have said 375, and 1,500 miles around. This is one of the unfortunate errors that sometimes pass the eye of the author, critic, and proof-reader, and creep into a book in a way that we can hardly explain. The error was quickly corrected, and all other editions will give correct dimensions.

THE AUTHOR.

Religious Liberty Notes

By K. C. R. B.

The possibility of utilizing the public press in the proclamation of the third angel's message is clearly shown by the following example: Elder H. F. Phelps, of Minneapolis, Minn., has recently secured the publication of articles two and one-half columns in length, on the question of religious liberty, involving an explanation of Revelation 13, in leading newspapers.

At a recent session of the Southern Union Conference it was decided to make New Orleans, La., the headquarters of the religious liberty work in the Southern field. It is indeed encouraging to note the prominence that is being given to this important part of the Lord's work. An influence will be exerted that will be far reaching as the results of having the principles of truth published through the columns of the public press from as important a center of population as New Orleans.

The Pennsylvania Sabbath Association recently adopted a resolution recommending the ministers, officers, and members of its churches to “begin a general and systematic agitation for the strengthening of the State Sabbath law by increasing the penalty for violating the same.” Also another resolution was adopted, protesting “against any modification tending in any way to weaken the existing Sunday law,” and calling upon its members and representatives “to frustrate any attempt to weaken the present law.”

Thursday, February 21, there was a lively Sunday law hearing before a committee in the Connecticut State Legislature at Hartford, Conn. Leading clergymen were in attendance from all parts of the State in defense of the proposed measure. Elder W. R. Andrews, the Religious Liberty Secretary of Connecticut, writes concerning the hearing as follows: “The hearing was a most interesting affair. It was quite evident that the committee favored entertainments and baseball playing on Sunday. I did not think, however, that they looked with much favor upon the performance of work upon that day. One of the committeemen, in questioning a minister, said that there used to be a law that one had to go to a certain church, then the law was revised and made such that a person had to go to some church, and now they are trying to have a law that if one won’t go to church, one sha’n’t go anywhere else. The bill that seemed to meet with the greatest favor on the part of the committee was the one to make the question a matter of local option. This was vigorously opposed by the ministers present. The hearing as a whole was a decided victory for those opposed to Sunday enforcement; and the ministers there who were favoring a more rigid law, were compelled to retire in defeat.” K. C. R. B.

Obituaries

HARVEY.—Died at Frisco, Ark., Feb. 3, 1907, Edgar Virgil Harvey, son of Mr. and Mrs. Ben Harvey, aged 10 months and 16 days. We know that if we are faithful we shall soon see him again where sickness will be no more. Mrs. J. S. ROUSE.

WOODRUFF.—Died at her home at Dunkirk, Ohio, Oct. 8, 1906, Mrs. John Woodruff, aged 77 years. She accepted the third angel's message under the labors of Elders Underwood and Rupert. She was a most faithful Christian mother. A husband, five sons, and one daughter survive to mourn their loss. The funeral service was conducted by the writer. E. J. VAN HORN.

WITTE.—Died at Brownville, N. Y., Jan. 27, 1907, Mary E. Witte, aged 74 years. Sister Witte accepted the third angel's message in 1887, and since then was a faithful member of the Watertown Seventh-day Adventist church. After a long illness, accompanied by much suffering, death came to her relief. The funeral service was conducted by the writer. JOHN S. WIGHTMAN.

BELLINGER.—Fell asleep in Jesus at her home in Natchez, Miss., Dec. 5, 1906, Mrs. Carrie Bellinger, née Mack, wife of Jas. Bellinger, aged 24 years, 11 months, and 21 days. She was a devoted worker in the Master's service, and has been a believer in present truth from infancy. She leaves a husband and a father and mother to mourn their loss. F. R. SHAFFER.

AUSTIN.—Died at her daughter's home at Alton, Kan., Feb. 3, 1907, after a brief illness, Elvira Austin, in her eighty-fourth year. She united with the Baptist Church when fifteen years of age, came to Osborne County, Kansas, in 1874, began the observance of the true Sabbath a few years later, living a consistent Christian life till the end. We hope to meet our dear mother in the better world. CASSIUS AUSTIN.

YOUNGS.—Died at the home of her daughter, in Jerome, Mich., Nov. 8, 1906, Sister Maranda Youngs, aged 62 years. Sister Youngs accepted the doctrine of the third angel's message about thirty years ago. She leaves a 'husband, two daughters, one grand-daughter, five sisters, one brother, and many others to mourn. With sorrowing hearts we laid her to rest till the Life-giver comes to claim his own. MARTHA DANCER.

BRAMHALL.—Died at the home of her parents in Soda Springs, Idaho, Dec. 30, 1906, of pneumonia, Ruth Marguerite Bramhall, daughter of A. L. and Elma Bramhall, aged 5 months. The funeral was held from the family residence on New-year's day. The service was conducted by Rev. Frank E. Whitham, pastor of the First Congregational church of Pocatello, and interment was made in Mound Cemetery. ELIZA H. BRAMHALL.

TURNER.—Died suddenly at her home, Wickham Villa, near Hamilton, Ontario, Canada, Feb. 8, 1907, Mrs. Sarah Turner, in her seventy-third year. Sister Turner embraced the truths of the third angel's message nine years ago, and united with the Hamilton Seventh-day Adventist church when it was first organized. She was a consistent and devoted Christian, respected and beloved by all who knew her. She leaves a husband and five children to mourn her death. As it was impossible to get a Seventh-day Adventist minister in time for the funeral, Rev. Mr. Unsworth (Congregationalist) kindly volunteered his services, and spoke very appropriately. J. C. WILLIAMSON.

MICHAEL.—Died at her home near Coldwater, Mich., Jan. 25, 1907, Irena T. Michael, aged 37 years and 16 days. Her death was sudden and unexpected. She leaves a husband, four children, father, mother, brothers, sisters, and other relatives, by whom she is greatly missed, as well as by the church of which she was an esteemed member. At the funeral comforting words were spoken by the writer from the inspired Word. H. NICOLA.

EDWARDS.—Died at her home in Holgate, Ohio, Feb. 7, 1907, Mrs. George Edwards, aged 70 years, 11 months, and 7 days. Sister Edwards accepted the message under the labors of Elder M. E. Cornell, and rejoiced in it until death. She was a most affectionate mother, and a kind, loving neighbor. She leaves a husband, one son, and two daughters. The funeral service was conducted by the writer; texts, John 14:1-3; Job 14:12. E. J. VAN HORN.

SIMMONS.—Died at Grants Pass, Ore., Jan. 1, 1907, of consumption, Sister Elsie May Simmons, née Boyd, wife of Brother Lee Simmons. She was baptized into the Seventh-day Adventist Church several years ago, and lived a consistent Christian life. For three years she suffered severely, but bore it patiently, resigning all to the One in whom she trusted. The funeral was held at the home of her parents, and was conducted by the writer; text, Ps. 90:12. W. L. BLACK.

WENDELL.—Died at his home in Johnstown, Pa., Jan. 21, 1907, of heart-disease, David Wendell, aged 62 years. A number of years ago he accepted the blessed truth, and was faithful in keeping the Sabbath. He was a deacon in the Johnstown church, and was loved by all who knew him. He leaves a wife, sons, and daughters, also brothers and sisters, to mourn their loss. The funeral service was held at his home, and was conducted by the writer; text, Rev. 14:13. W. F. SCHWARTZ.

BARLAND.—Died at the Battle Creek Sanitarium, Jan. 24, 1907, of stomach trouble from which she had suffered for years, Mrs. Leah Barland, aged 43 years. She had been a faithful member of the Kankakee (Ill.) Seventh-day Adventist church for about thirteen years, and was highly esteemed by those who knew her. She leaves a husband and three children to mourn their loss. The funeral was conducted by the writer at the home of the deceased in Kankakee, Ill. E. R. WILLIAMS.

CORNELL.—Died at Vineland, N. J., Dec. 23, 1906, after a year's illness of myelitis, Sister Emma Cornell, née MacIntyre. Sister Cornell was born Nov. 15, 1874. She was brought up a Seventh-day Adventist, and at the age of twenty-one joined the Vineland (N. J.) church. She was transferred later to the Philadelphia (Pa.) church, and still later to the Minneapolis church, in which connection she was earnestly engaged in the Life Boat work. Her heart was in this work, and she continued in it for five years. Becoming quite ill about a year ago, she returned to Vineland. Her life was that of a faithful, consistent Christian, and she died rejoicing in the blessed hope of a glorious resurrection. CARL B. HAYNES.

WILSON.—Died at her home near North Hatley, Quebec, Dec. 24, 1906, of pneumonia, Mrs. Mary Pennella Wilson, aged 61 years, 5 months, 18 days. At an early age she accepted Christ, and became a member of the Baptist Church. Over twenty-five years ago Sister Wilson and her husband accepted the third angel's message as the result of meetings held by Elder D. T. Bourdeau. Her faith in Christ and love for the truth were unwavering. She was a faithful wife, a loving mother, and a kind neighbor. She leaves a husband, two sons, and three daughters to look forward to the resurrection morning, when partings will be no more. The funeral service was conducted in the Moe's River Baptist church, words of hope and comfort being spoken by the writer from 1 Thess. 4:13, 14. GEO. H. SKINNER.

CRANDALL.—Died at his home in Athol, Mass., Jan. 10, 1907, Fred L. Crandall, aged 45 years. Brother Crandall accepted present truth and was baptized about two years ago. He had been afflicted for some time with a serious disease of the stomach, but was confined to his bed only four days before his death. He was resigned to the will of God, and we believe he sleeps in Jesus. He leaves a wife and young daughter to mourn their loss. Appropriate remarks were made by the writer. H. C. HARTWELL.

BOGGS.—Fell asleep in Jesus, at her home near Hidalgo, Ill., Jan. 23, 1907, Amanda C. Boggs, aged 65 years, 1 months, and 25 days. She was a sufferer from cancer of the stomach for more than a year. She never heard a sermon by a Seventh-day Adventist minister, but was a strong believer in the Sabbath and the soon coming of our Lord. She received her light on the message from “The History of the Sabbath” by J. N. Andrews, “Bible Readings,” “Object Lessons,” and tracts sent her by her son. We are comforted with the hope of meeting her when Jesus comes. T. L. BURWELL.

DAVIS.—Died at Ceres, Cal., Nov. 17, 1906, of acute disease of the stomach, Susie L. Davis, aged 25 years, 2 months, and 22 days. Sister Davis was converted and baptized at a very tender age, and was a faithful, conscientious Christian till the time of her death. She suffered greatly in her illness, but bore her sufferings with the same sweet spirit that characterized her life. A mother, five sisters, and three brothers were left with sorrowing hearts, but they look forward to a glad meeting when Christ shall come for his own. The funeral service was conducted by the writer, assisted by Elder C. M. Gardner. H. C. BASNEY.

WEST.—Died at Elk City, Okla., Feb. 5, 1907, of injuries received in being thrown from a runaway horse, Weaver West, oldest son of J. F. and Linnie West, aged 16 years, 2 months, and 2 days. Although he had never made a public profession of religion, yet he believed the truth, and was known to all as a quiet, honest, straightforward youth. For the first time Death has broken into this family circle, leaving a father, mother, brother, and two sisters with saddened hearts. The funeral service was conducted in the Adventist church by the writer, assisted by Elder Otis (Christian). The text used was Titus 2:13. E. L. MAXWELL.

GODDING.—Died at the Montrose Sanitarium, Montrose, Minn., Dec. 20, 1906, following an operation, Sister Nellie E. Godding, née Dockham, wife of Walter A. Godding, of Burleen, Todd Co., Minn., aged 36 years. Sister Godding was brought up an Adventist, and has always been a strong believer in the third angel's message. Her Christian experience and life cause us to believe that she awaits the trump that will call the redeemed to meet their Lord. She leaves a husband, three young daughters, her parents, two brothers, and two sisters to mourn their loss. The funeral was held from the Drywood church, Elder W. W. Ruble speaking words of comfort. *

MILLER.—Fell asleep in Jesus at her home at Long Beach, Cal., Dec. 9, 1906, Sister Manerva A. Miller, aged 74 years, 10 months, and 18 days. She and her husband formerly belonged to the Christian Church, but received the light on the soon coming of the Lord by studying the twenty-fourth chapter of Matthew about forty years ago. In the fall of 1874 they received the third angel's message under the labor of Joseph Lamont, and united with the Mount Vernon church of Seventh-day Adventists. For about twenty-seven years she has been an invalid, afflicted with rheumatism, and not able to walk without crutches. She was always cheerful. She fell asleep without a struggle, her last words being, “Praise God.” She leaves a husband, with whom she had lived fifty-seven years, and six children, besides grandchildren, to mourn their loss. The funeral discourse was preached by Elder J. F. Ballenger, from 1 Thess. 4:16, 17, and 1 Corinthians 15. J. E. HART.

The California Sunday Amendment Defeated

By William Ambrose Colcord

WRITING from the Assembly Hall of the State Capitol at Sacramento, Cal., Feb. 20, 1907, Elder Isaac Morrison, our religious liberty secretary of the California Conference, says: “The Sunday amendment has just been voted down by a large majority. As it was introduced in the Senate some time ago, it is possible for them to notice it, but not probable.” This is good news. We are glad to learn that the forces of evil have again been defeated in California, and that the spirit of persecution is thus being held in check. Our brethren in that State have been laboring and praying most earnestly for this victory to the cause of freedom, and their efforts, it seems, have been crowned with success. W. A. COLCORD.

An Important Date for the Southern Union Conference

By J. S. Washburn

As will be seen by the articles by Elders George I. Butler and R. M. Kilgore, published on page 7, the fourth of May has been appointed as the date when the $150,000 fund shall be made the special order of the day, and all the conference and church officers in the Southern Union Conference are earnestly requested to do everything in their power to raise at least five thousand dollars, and more if possible, between now and that time. While our brethren and sisters in the South, as a rule, have not a large amount of this world's goods, yet there are a few who we are certain could give one thousand dollars, and quite a number who could give one hundred dollars, and a large number who could give twenty-five dollars. Dear brethren and sisters, will you not proceed at once to do that which God by his Spirit convinces you in your heart you can and should do in this great work?

Send all such donations through the church and conference treasurers, or, if inconvenient, direct to either W. A. Wilcox, treasurer of the Southern Union Conference, Twenty-fourth Ave. N., Nashville, Tenn., or to Elder I. H. Evans, General Conference Treasurer, Takoma Park, Washington, D. C.

J. S. WASHBURN.

Religious Liberty Work in Washington

ELDER JOHN S. WIGHTMAN, Religious Liberty Secretary of the New York Conferences, was in Washington during the present week in the interests of the religious liberty work.

February Issue of Progress

THOSE interested in the progress of the educational work among the colored people of the South should write to the principal of the Oakwood School, Huntsville, Ala., enclosing 2-cent stamp, and asking for the February issue of Progress.

Correction: British Columbia School Building Cost

IN our issue of February 14 appeared a report from the president of the North Pacific Union Conference in which the statement was made that the British Columbia Conference was expecting to erect on their school farm a building that would cost $20,000. This should have read, $2,000.

German Union Conference Growth

THERE were added to the church by baptism 360 members during the three months prior to September 30, in the German Union Conference. The tithe in the same field during this quarter is reported as $19,496.21. This is certainly a good showing in a field comprising only 181 churches.

Literature Workers Visit Washington

Two workers with our literature, Misses Ida M. Lackey and Edith McDonald, visited Washington last week. They have sold 45,000 copies of the Bible Training School, largely in the South. The students of the Washington Training College enjoyed their report of blessed experiences in the service.

Mohawk Translation of the New Testament

MOSES S. MARTIN, a full-blood Mohawk Indian, at the age of eighty, is just completing a translation of the New Testament into the language of the Mohawks and the Six Nations. When finished, this will be the only Mohawk New Testament in existence. Martin was spurred on to a completion of his self-appointed task by the refusal of the Church of England ministers to read to the Mohawks the wonderful things contained in the book of Revelation.

A Message from Our Danish-Norwegian Brethren

By Arthur G. Daniells

THIS is a good message from our Danish and Norwegian brethren which appears in this week's REVIEW. It breathes the true spirit of brotherly love for all our people, and loyalty to the cause with which we are all identified. All who love this message must surely rejoice to see so many dear souls from various nationalities embracing the truths we believe to be so important. And it is a source of great encouragement to see them all working together in harmony. This message from our Danish and Norwegian people expresses the feelings that our Swedish and German people in America have recently expressed in other ways.

We are expecting full reports from the present Danish-Norwegian institute held at Minneapolis, and the Swedish institute held in Chicago during the month of January. May the blessing of the Lord rest in a large measure upon the earnest efforts now being made by all the foreign workers in the United States in behalf of their respective nationalities.

A. G. DANIELLS.

A Favorable Opportunity for a Great Missionary Movement

By Editor

We have received information from the publishers of our leading missionary paper, the Signs of the Times, which indicates that broad plans are being laid for giving the truth through its columns even more effectively than in past years.

This plan will be hailed with joy by every Seventh-day Adventist who carries a burden upon his soul, for his friends and neighbors, and this means practically all our people, for there is nothing which interests us more than any means by which the truth can be placed in a clear way before the people whom we are meeting from day to day in the common walks of life.

The question which often perplexes us most is, What papers, or tracts, or books will be best fitted for giving these people present truth? The publishers of the Signs of the Times are laying plans whereby this question will be simplified, and an opportunity will be given to all our people to join in a movement which, under God's blessing, should bring in a great harvest of souls.

Beginning about the first of May there will be a series of twenty-six numbers of the Signs of the Times which will give the doctrines of present truth in their natural order, very much as they are presented by our ministers in tent-meetings. Plans are being laid which will enable every Seventh-day Adventist to do a little without great expense. The plan in all its details will soon be placed before our people in the churches, and will be published in the papers.

The REVIEW AND HERALD wishes to do its utmost to help on the good movement, and we trust that every Seventh-day Adventist in our ranks will get ready to do a work which will be an honor and a strength to God's cause in the community where God has placed him to be a standard-bearer.

Elder Evans Returns to Washington

Elder I. H. Evans has returned to Washington from a business trip westward. He spent some days at the annual meeting of the Northern Illinois Conference, held in Chicago.