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Who Are Wanted?

By Frederick Griggs

STRONG young men and women are wanted, those whose bodies are filled with the vigor of youth, and whose hearts and minds God has touched with coals from off his altar. For these the world is in crying need.

Never before was a truth given to the world which was so inspiring as is this third angel’s message. In this message focus all the gems of truth of all ages. What may not be accomplished by such strong young people, inspired by such a marvelously beautiful system of truth?

He who gives himself to the greatest of all great works—the bearing aloft of the banner of truth—will first of all recognize the necessity of a strong physical being, not only that he may feel the exhilaration of pure blood bounding through his veins, carrying greater strength to muscles already strong, not only for the delightful sense of invigoration and health which God gives to all thoroughly well people, but because the greatest possible test of endurance—physical, mental, and spiritual—is to come to those who are now to fight in the army of the Lord.

But he is not strong who has not a keen mind and a devoted heart. The active, accurate mind is an absolute necessity. It must be able to bring to bear upon any question such principles and facts as will lead to just and right conclusions. There must be a deep appreciation and love for all that is beautiful in nature and in character. This balanced thought naturally gives rise to a will strong for the right.

But a powerful body, and a strong mind ungoverned by a conscientious heart, is a dangerous combination. It is better to have dull than sharp weapons in the hands of unprincipled men; but in a young person whose strong body and trained mind are controlled by a heart burning with love and pure motives, we have the one who is wanted,—the one whom God and men are calling for,—the one who can, and will, do the world’s work. The preparation and bringing forward of such young people to such a work, is Christian education.

FREDERICK GRIGGS.

The Opening and Outlook of Union College for the Year 1903-1904

By L. A. Hoopes

Union College opened this year with a larger attendance of regular college students than for several years past. The church-school department has been discontinued, as this work is carried on by the church.

The different branches of work carried on by the school are well represented. Our tuition being uniform has encouraged the students to take full work, so we find all our classes well filled. Each teacher has as many as he can well manage.

While we have a large number of students who are of mature age, and we may reasonably expect them to enter soon upon public work, we have also a large number of students who are fresh from high schools, whose age would lead us to expect them to stay with the school for a number of years.

The manual-training department is better patronized this year than at any previous time in the history of the institution. An effort has been made to make the department self-supporting; that is to say, each specific division of the department must pay its own way. We have been careful not to engage in enterprises that would require a large expense and yield no income. We can not boast of any very great thing that has been accomplished in this department; however, should we take the gains of some departments and place them along with every other department which has kept up with its expenses, we should find that the manual-training department is ahead.

This year there is a good interest taken in the different branches of this department. I may speak of the tailoring, the sewing, the printing, the broom-making, the bakery, the farm work, the carpentry, and the electrical. In all these different branches we shall be able to send out students who can do fairly good work.

It is also encouraging to know that a large per cent of the correspondence which comes from students who are seeking an education deals with this question of learning some special branch of manual training along with other studies which would qualify them as missionaries. They have conceived the idea that if they are practical men in the field, it will be necessary for them to know how to construct buildings, and improvise appliances that will be needed in destitute fields, as well as to know how to teach the Word to the people.

Our normal department is growing. The increased demands which come from all over the school districts for competent church-school teachers, both in English and in foreign languages, has brought to our school a large number who are planning to engage in this work.

We are also pleased to announce that there are many who have come with a view of preparing for the ministry. And here I may state that the teachers have felt a burden in giving special attention to this class of pupils, whether they are studying grammar, science, history, or literature, that they may be fitted for their work as ministers.

Our Young People’s Society has combined with it the missionary work of the school, and has for its membership both teachers and pupils. All are expected to take part. The meetings are held on Wednesday and Sabbath afternoon. In the missionary work an effort is made to enlist students in just as many different phases of missionary effort as can be well carried in connection with our regular school work. This includes Bible work, public speaking, distribution of tracts, selling our periodicals, missionary correspondence, and the study of missionary operations in foreign fields.

On Tuesday and Thursday, at the time of the general-exercise period, all are given an opportunity to take part in the “students’ prayer divisions,” seven rooms being set apart for prayer.

The school is divided into five rhetorical divisions,—one for the German, one for the Scandinavian, and three for the English students. These have regular exercises twice a month. They are under the supervision of teachers appointed by the faculty.

The board of management and the faculty are arranging for a special course of instruction for missionary workers, to begin about the seventh of January and close the third of March. During this term we expect that competent

ministers will be present to give instruction with special relation to field work; also general and State canvassing agents, who will not only give instruction to the students in the special course, but will conduct classes for just as many of the regular students as possible. This course will close the day before the Central Union Conference meeting, which will be held in this place. We feel much encouraged at the outlook for the school.

L. A. Hoopes.

School Work in Europe

ELDER L. R. CONRADI writes of the work in Europe as follows: “I’m glad to notice your interest in our European educational work. The more our work develops here among the different nationalities and tongues, the more important it is for us to train native workers. It is difficult for our American brethren to master these languages sufficiently to do the work required, so the chief burden of spreading the truth must be carried by the natives themselves. As our leading teachers in Europe can all read the English, there is no need of any translation.

“We have given considerable thought to developing the school work; and considering the limited means at our disposal, I think we have been reasonably successful. I am glad to receive good reports from our school in England. Professor Salisbury yet needs some good, consecrated helpers. In Germany Brother Lupke is struggling with seventy students, and in general our school is turning out quite a number of workers. In fact, we have room for only those who are come with the idea of fitting themselves for the work. We are now trying to sell ‘Christ’s Object Lessons’ to obtain means to erect another part of the building for chapel and recitation rooms.

“I have just finished a successful trip to Russia. Six or seven students are coming from there, representing the Russian, the German, and the Esthonian languages. Our school is full.”

Christian Education

Conducted by the Educational Department of the General Conference.

L. A. HOOPES, Chairman; FREDERICK GRIGGS, Secretary.

Missionary Training School of Correspondence

“LABORERS should improve themselves.” Under this heading, through the spirit of prophecy, there appears the following instruction:— “Having learned the simple rules, they should bend their minds to the acquisition of knowledge in connection with their labor, so that they may be ‘workmen that need not be ashamed.’ They can master one branch of science after another while engaged in the work.” This applies to active workers in the cause. It applies with equal force to the Christian who is living a quiet home life; for in the church of Christ there is no man who has not active duties to perform. “Golden moments are thrown away in unimportant conversation, in indolence, and in doing those things which are of little consequence, that ought to be used every day in useful employments that will fit us more nearly to approach the high standard.”

Not every one can put himself under an instructor in a regularly organized school, but every one can study in his own home. For the benefit of those who can not enter school, the Missionary Training School of Correspondence makes it possible for one to do systematic studying without leaving home. The student need not give up his occupation; he can do much toward gaining an education without the expense connected with a course in an institution.

Concerning the course in Bible, one student writes: “As I follow the thoughts expressed in the lessons, I feel lifted into a higher atmosphere.”

A teacher writes: “The Missionary Training School of Correspondence offers one of the greatest advantages to our young people, and will prove a decided blessing to all who undertake the study. The work develops individuality, trains the intellect, fosters spiritual growth, and develops independent thinking and self-reliance. No Christian young person should let the opportunity pass.”

A worker of some experience says: “The lessons in Bible are thorough and complete, yet not too long for a week’s work. I like the idea of making constant and personal application to every-day life of the truths learned in the lesson. The Correspondence School will certainly assist much in preparing workers for these last days.”

If you are interested for yourself or others, send for full particulars concerning the course offered, tuition, credits given, etc. Address Missionary Training School of Correspondence, Berrien Springs, Mich.

Special Training Course at Union College

THE board of managers and faculty of Union College find from year to year that there is a large class of persons of mature age and experience who should receive a short training in our schools. In order to meet the demands for the training of this class, special courses are arranged. It has been their custom to hold such a course each year during the winter weeks, when it is difficult for the workers to be in the field on account of inclement weather.

The managers have taken special pains to provide a missionary training course this year, to be held in connection with Union College, beginning January 7, and closing March 3, 1904. The course of instruction will be such as will be of the most practical utility. There will be lines of instruction that will be especially adapted to the needs of those who expect to take up the work of the gospel ministry. The same will be true of the Bible or city worker, the canvasser, and the church officer, as the following outline of topics will indicate:—

Studies in Psychology, W. A. Colcord; The Spiritual Side of the Worker's Work, C. McReynolds; The Work for our Large Cities, R. C. Porter; The Struggle Between Capital and Labor from the Standpoint of History and Prophecy, E. T. Russell; Church Work, J. H. Morrison; Sabbath-school Work, E. R. Palmer; Foreign Mission Work, W. A. Spicer; Young People's Work, Mrs. L. Flora Plummer; Our Schools and the Medical Missionary Work, L. A. Hoopes; History, A. T. Robinson; Bible Doctrine, L. A. Hopes, G. F. Watson, L. F. Starr; The Work of the Gospel Ministry, W. A. Colcord, D. Nettleton, E. T. Russell, H. Shultz, S. F. Svensson, L. Johnson; Methods in the Canvassing Work, E. R. Palmer and canvassing agents; Methods in the Bible Work, Mrs. H. M. Hiatt; Hygiene and Hydrotherapy, Dr. W. A. George; Singing, M. H. Serns; English Language, D. D. Rees; Mathematics, E. C. Kellogg; Penmanship, E. E. Gardner; Reading and Spelling, E. R. Palmer; Drawing, Clara George.

In addition to these, the following lectures will be interspersed throughout the course:— Church School Work, C. R. Kite; Astronomy, E. R. Palmer; Travels in Europe, M. W. Newton; The Eastern Question, H. Shultz; The Fall of Babylon, R. C. Porter; The Work of Elijah, W. A. Colcord; Nature Study, Floyd Bralliar; Bible Literature, D. D. Rees; The Ancient Monuments and the Old Testament, M. E. Kern; Situation in the East, W. A. Spicer; Religious Liberty, W. A. Colcord; The Message to the World in This Generation, W. A. Spicer.

Every effort will be made to make this Special Course a missionary rally. Closing as it does just at the beginning of the biennial session of the Central Union Conference, it affords an excellent opportunity for the development of well-matured plans for the prosecution of the work in all branches of the message. In addition to the regular faculty of the school, the board of management has spared no pains in enlisting a strong force of instructors. All whose names appear in the foregoing list have been invited to act as special instructors. This has been done in compliance with the instruction that has come through the spirit of prophecy, given in “An Appeal for Missions,” page 23:—

“It should be the aim of our schools to provide the best instruction and training for Bible workers. Our conferences should see that the schools are provided with teachers who are thoroughly Bible teachers, and who have a deep Christian experience. The best ministerial talent should be brought into our schools, and the salaries of these teachers should be paid from the tithe.

“At the same time the churches have a part to act. They should see that those who ought to receive its benefit attend the school. They should assist worthy persons who have not the means to obtain an education.

“If our church-members were awake, they would multiply their resources; they would send men and women to our schools, not to go through a long course of study, but to learn quickly, and go out into that field.”

A very nominal tuition of $1.75 a month, or $3 for the term, will be charged, and other expenses will be correspondingly light.

Printed announcements will be sent out to all the conference laborers and church elders, and a liberal supply to the State offices in each conference, and to any others who may desire. For further information address the president of the college. L. A. HOOPES.

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:—

Henry Tonjes, 21 Morton St., New York City.

J. H. Robinson, Braidentown, Fla., periodicals.

C. T. Jeffers, R. F. D. No. 1, Fruithurst, Ala., large quantities of all our English publications.

Mrs. Fannie Kattman, 2059 Tchoupitoulas St., New Orleans, La., REVIEW, Signs, tracts, and other publications.

C. S. Wilbur, No. 203, Valentine, Neb., periodicals and tracts to use in colporteur work. Please be sure to send clean ones and prepay fully.

Mrs. J. F. Woods, 322 S. Detroit St., Warsaw, Ind.

Lucy L. Tyte, 710 East St., Flint, Mich., REVIEW, Signs, Instructor, Good Health, Life Boat.

The School Work in Brazil

An interesting letter was recently received from Brother John Lipke, in which he gives a list of the teachers in Brazil. There are twelve schools and sixteen teachers in this country. Of these there are three advanced or mission schools and nine church schools. He says of their work: “The educational work has been going slowly. Our schools are German schools, but the Portuguese language is also taught. The lack of proper school-books makes it hard to carry out the principles revealed to us in regard to our schools; but nevertheless we have pushed on, and the Lord has blessed our efforts. I would be glad if we could obtain good school-books in our language which are in harmony with the Testimonies.

“It made my heart glad to learn of the good meetings which you had in College View. O, how I wish I could have been there! I am anxiously waiting for the published report of that convention. I can not express in words what a great burden I have for the education of our youth for the Lord’s work. I am hungering and thirsting for more light on education, and I am eagerly watching the moving of our brethren at headquarters in the educational work. I am determined to carry out the Lord’s instructions here as far as possible.

“Now to the point. This mission industrial school, of which I am the principal, has existed for about four years, and is the oldest school of the kind in Brazil. Most of our other church schools are taught by teachers who have gone forth from this school.”

Change of Address

The address of Elder E. Van Deusen, formerly in the West Indies, is now Lowell, Mich.

As the mission headquarters for Central China have been moved from Sin Iang Cheo to Sin Tsai Hsien, the address of Brother E. Pilquist, Drs. A. C. Selmon and H. W. Miller and their wives, Miss Charlotte Simpson, and Miss Carrie Ericksen is now Sin Tsai Hsien, Honan, China, via Hankow.

NOTICES AND APPOINTMENTS

Notice!

THE Seventh-day Adventist church of Lowell, Mass., desires the post-office address of Miss Lizzie Sunquest, who is a member of that church. Any communication from her or in regard to her will be gratefully received. Address Mrs. Wm. Nicholls, Church Clerk.

Obituaries

STEVENS.—Died at Toledo, Ohio, Nov. 22, 1903, of pneumonia, Gladys Priscilla, little daughter of Brother and Sister W. H. Stevens. She was buried at Ligonier, Ind. Words of comfort were spoken by the writer, from Isa. 57: 1. JOHN W. COVERT.

GAHRELSEN.—Died near Etna, Wash., of strangulated hernia, Hazel, daughter of Gus and Bertha Gahrelsen, aged 15 months and 4 days. Scripture texts were read and words of comfort spoken by Elmer Hamilton. She sleeps in Jesus till the Life-giver comes to awake the sleeping saints. GEORGE CHILTON.

BERGMAN.—Died at Spokane, Wash., Nov. 6, 1903, of heart failure, O. J. Bergman, aged 63 years. He accepted present truth under the labors of Elder J. W. Stone about six years ago. Brother Bergman was sick only about three days. We laid him to rest in hope. The funeral text was Ps. 116: 15. W. H. SAXBY.

STERNS.—Died at College View, Neb., Oct. 28, 1903, Sister Hannah E. Sterns, aged 58 years, 8 months, 29 days. About two years ago she began to keep the Sabbath, and ever after it was her one purpose to do what she could to hasten the coming of the blessed Saviour. The funeral was held at Humboldt, her former home. Words of comfort were spoken by the writer, from Ps. 116: 15. C. R. KITE.

DEWEY.—Drowned in Lake Goguac, at Battle Creek, Mich., Nov. 27, 1903, Elton Dewey, son of Otis W. Dewey, aged 12 years and 2 months. Elton was sliding down-hill and out upon the ice with his hand sled, and the sled carried him out to the thin ice. The ice broke, and he was drowned. Funeral services were conducted Sunday afternoon at the Tabernacle, the writer, assisted by Elder M. B. Miller, officiating. J. G. LAMSON.

GATES.—Died at his home in Sand Lake, Mich., Nov. 21, 1903, George F. Gates, in his seventy-seventh year. Brother Gates was among the first to accept the Adventist faith in this section about twenty-five years ago, and endeavored faithfully to represent its Author in his daily life. He fell asleep in the blessed hope. He leaves a wife and two sisters to await his awakening. Funeral services were conducted by the writer. L. A. KELLOGG.

MORSE.—Drowned in Muskoka Lake, Ontario, Nov. 24, 1903, our dear son, William Merry Morse, aged 33 years, 8 months, and 12 days. He leaves a wife and three children, and will be greatly missed not only in his own family, but in the community; for his kindness of heart led him to do for others, often to his own personal disadvantage. We hope to meet him in the resurrection morning. F. W. AND M. M. MORSE.

STEWART.—Died at Colorado Springs, Colo., Nov. 14, 1903, Frank Stewart, aged 51 years. Brother Stewart accepted present truth about twenty years ago at a series of tent-meetings held by Elder Codney and myself at Plattsmouth, Neb. He was an earnest and faithful Christian. We believe he sleeps in Jesus. He leaves a wife and two children. The funeral was held at College View, Neb., and words of comfort were spoken by the writer. DANIEL NETTLETON.

WETMORE.—Died at his home, near Wrights, Pa., Nov. 18, 1903, Brother Orren Wetmore. He was a member of the Seventh-day Adventist church of Port Allegany, and rests in hope, falling asleep with the name of Jesus on his lips. The funeral was held in the Union church at Grimes. Many friends and neighbors listened attentively to words of admonition and encouragement spoken by the writer, from Gen. 3: 15 and Heb. 2: 14. C. F. McVaugh.

GANIARD.—Died at Petersburg, Neb., Oct. 26, 1903, Sister Olive Ganiard, in the seventy-ninth year of her age. Sister Ganiard was among those who looked for the coming of the Lord in 1843 and 1844. She joined the Seventh-day Adventist church at Waterloo, Wis., in 1867. THE REVIEW was a welcome member of the family for many years. She leaves an aged husband and three children. DANIEL NETTLETON.

HAVELLY.—Died at Kellerton, Iowa, Nov. 13, 1903, of heart and stomach trouble, Mrs. William Havelly, aged 68 years, 7 months, and 28 days. She was a faithful member of the Seventh-day Adventist Church for the past seventeen years, and for the last few years was an isolated member. She came into the truth under the labor of R. C. Porter. She is survived by a husband. There being no Adventist minister in Kellerton, the request was to have a brother read John 14: 1 and 1 Cor. 15: 39-58 at the funeral. MRS. W. L. MONTGOMERY.

ALLISON.—Died at her home in Rome, N. Y., Dec. 3, 1903, of long-continued complication of disease, Susan J. Allison, aged fifty-two years. Sister Allison was converted in the Methodist Church, but did not unite with that denomination. At the time the tent-meetings were first held at Rome about twenty-five years ago, she heard and accepted present truth, and united with the Rome church, of which she remained a faithful member till the time of her death. Words of comfort were spoken at the funeral by the writer. A. E. PLACE.

BURFORD.—Died at Veto, Ohio, Nov. 25, 1903, Charles Edwin Burford, aged 30 years, 4 months, and 11 days. Brother Charles became interested in the truths of the third angel's message while taking treatment at the Battle Creek Sanitarium, and united with the Seventh-day Adventist Church in April, 1897. He was a faithful worker in the Master's vineyard, admonishing the wayward and cheering the weary. He was submissive to the divine will, and his last words were expressed in songs of joy that his work was accepted. He is survived by his aged parents, two brothers, and four sisters. RACHEL R. HESS.

LOGAN.—Died at her home in Spokane, Wash., Nov. 12, 1903, Sister Clara Leila Logan, of tuberculosis, after an illness of nearly nine months. She was born Aug. 22, 1862, and at the age of twenty-four was converted and united with the Baptist Church. Two years later she was led to unite with the Seventh-day Adventist Church, under the labors of Elder E. Briggs. She was a faithful wife and mother. She leaves a husband, two sons, and one daughter to mourn their loss. The funeral was held at the time of our regular service in the new church. Words of comfort were spoken from Rev. 14: 13. She was laid to rest with bright hope. W. H. SAXBY.

STITES.—Died in Battle Creek, Mich., Aug. 24, 1903, our dear mother, Sarah Stites, in the seventy-fourth year of her age. She was one of fifteen children, only two of which survive her. She, with our father, began to keep the Sabbath over forty years ago, and continued faithful all through life, never failing to gather her children for family worship at the beginning and close of the Sabbath. She leaves two daughters, six grandchildren, and two great grandchildren to mourn their loss. We laid her to rest beside our father, in Oakhill Cemetery, there to wait until Jesus comes to call them home. Funeral services were conducted by Elder G. C. Tenney. MR. AND MRS. FRED HALL.

EASTMAN.—Died at her home in Keene, Tex., Nov. 27, 1903, of consumption, Mrs. Mollie Ophelia Eastman. She was born in Illinois, Sept. 28, 1869; accepted Christ and was baptized at Waxahachie, Tex., in 1881; was married to W. W. Eastman at Rockwall, Tex., in 1886; entered the work with her husband in 1890, and accompanied him to Jamaica in 1895. Her health failing, they returned to the United States in the early part of 1903. She was a model wife and mother, and was loved and respected by all who knew her. Her last words were, “The battle is fought, and the victory won.” She leaves a husband and three children to mourn their loss. At the funeral, words of comfort were spoken by the writer. D. U. HALE.

McDONALD.—James H. McDonald, a native of Picton County, Nova Scotia, died in Gold Hill, Nev., Nov. 6, 1903, in the seventieth year of his age. He was converted over thirty years ago in Virginia City, Nev., and joined the Presbyterian church of that place. Eighteen years ago a new hope came into his life,—the hope that he would live to see his Saviour come in the clouds of heaven. He joined the Seventh-day Adventist Church, and rejoiced the rest of his life in the truths he found in God's Word. When dying, he was asked by a friend, “Are you disappointed because you can not live to see Jesus come?” He replied, “I am satisfied, I am perfectly satisfied.” He was laid to rest in Gold Hill cemetery to await the coming of the Life-giver. MARY GRANT FRASER.

NOYES.—Died at Weippe, Idaho, Oct. 6, 1903, after an illness of twenty-three days, Susan Noyes, aged 83 years, 6 months, and 8 days. When seventeen years old, mother was converted, and united with the M. E. Church, of which she remained a member for more than forty years. She heard William Miller preach in 1843 and 1844. At Siloam Springs, Ark., under the preaching of James Scales and J. J. Wood, she heard and accepted present truth. She bore her last sickness with much patience. Of the nine living children, three were with her at the time of her death. THE REVIEW was a source of great consolation to her, as she was isolated from all of like faith for over ten years. Words of comfort were spoken at the funeral by James Zeigler (Christian). R. T.

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Holiday Books for Present Truth

By Editor

John Farquhar Tupper has said that, “A good book is the best of friends, the same yesterday, to-day, and forever.” At this season of the year when the world at large is planning for the giving and receiving of holiday presents, we trust every loyal member of the remnant church will be alert to place before his neighbors books laden with present truth, directing these souls to the coming of the Lord and the end of the world. The Review and Herald Publishing Association has lately secured new, commodious quarters for its Book Department, and now carries a full stock of Bibles and our publications printed in pleasing and attractive designs, from which all should be enabled to supply their wants during this holiday season. Address 222 North Capitol St., Washington, D. C.

Missionary Review of the World

AMONG the leading articles in the Missionary Review of the World for December are the following: “Missions and the Mystics,” “The Black Man in Liberia,” “Encouragements in Jewish Missions,” “Trials and Triumphs in Basutoland,” “A Burman Tragedy,” and “Heathen Darkness in Africa.” The Review is an excellent publication.

British Holiday Number Circulation

The friends in Great Britain are planning to sell sixty thousand copies of the holiday number of their health journal, Good Health, and one hundred thousand copies of the holiday number of Present Truth. This is certainly a heroic undertaking, in view of the limited number of Sabbath-keepers in that field. We wish them abundant success in their efforts.

Missionaries Arrive in Shanghai

In a letter to Elder L. F. Starr, of Iowa, Dr. A. C. Selmon writes as follows, from Shanghai, China: “We have made this much of our journey safely. We have many things for which to thank the Lord. Our trip across the ocean was very pleasant with the exception of two stormy days. We have seen many evidences of the Lord’s working for us in our business affairs. Many times we have come up to the place where we could do nothing but stand still and see the Lord work for us. Brother J. N. Anderson met us here at Shanghai, and will go on with us to the station in Honan. Everything looks very promising, and we all are in good health and of good courage. As we see what a work there is to be done here, we are led to seek the Lord more earnestly than ever before for strength and guidance.” We hope that we may soon have a full report from this company of missionaries.

Remittances to the General Conference

By W. T. Bland

ALL remittances to the general work of the denomination which are intended to come directly to our office, whether for the General Conference, the General Conference Association, the Mission Board, the General Conference Sabbath-School Department, the Religious Liberty Department, or the Relief of the Schools Fund, should be made by draft, check, registered letter, or money order, either post-office or express. Address plainly, 222 North Capitol St., Washington, D. C.

W. T. BLAND, Asst. Treas.

To Bulletin Subscribers

By W. A. Spicer

ANTICIPATING that the Bulletin would be discontinued between sessions of the General Conference, no call was made for two-year subscriptions at the last conference. Several hundred, however, sent in seventy-five cents, as formerly. All of these will receive the Year Book for 1904, which takes the place of the Bulletin directory. Let others who desire the directory place orders at once with the State office or the General Conference office, as the matter is already in the hands of the printers. The price is twenty-five cents.

W. A. SPICER, Secretary.

An Explanation

By Arthur Grosvenor Daniells

WE have just sent out from the General Conference office three printed documents relating to our missions, which we hope will receive a careful reading by our people during the week of prayer. We regret that we were a little late in posting them, but this seemed unavoidable.

Should any of these readings be late in reaching our brethren, we bespeak for them the same careful reading as if they had been on time. And it will be just as possible to help swell the annual offering, even though it may have been taken. You can send your offerings in, and they will be in time, and be very thankfully received.

A. G. DANIELLS.

Location of Takoma Park Property

By Editor

WE are asked to state through the REVIEW whether any part of the tract of land recently purchased at Takoma Park is in the District of Columbia. In response to this request we will say that this piece of property is within the corporate limits of Takoma Park, but outside the District of Columbia. The town of Takoma Park is situated partly within the District and partly outside. It is expected that the Review and Herald printing plant will be located within the District.

Week of Prayer Readings

By William Ambrose Spicer

ALTHOUGH several thousand extra readings were printed beyond the number called for by church and isolated lists, the unusual demand from isolated members has exhausted our supply. If any copies are available in any of the State offices or institutions, we shall be glad to receive them, and so be able to supply copies, even though late, to some of the isolated ones. Please send any such at once to 222 N. Capitol St., Washington, D. C. We must work up our isolated lists in all the conferences, for all the rank and file want to keep in touch with every move to-day. Let the isolated members and the church officers keep the local conference offices informed as to changes of address, and any word may then quickly be passed to all believers.

W. A. SPICER, Secretary.

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