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North American Division Conference Committee Recommendations

By G. B. Thompson

Since the formation of the North American Division Conference at the time of the General Conference, the executive committee has made the following recommendations, which are of general interest:—

That a fall council of the executive committee be held Oct. 14-22, 1913, at Takoma Park, Washington, D. C.

That R. D. Quinn take the presidency of the Atlantic Union Conference, made vacant by the call of Elder W. B. White to the presidency of the South African Union Conference.

That we invite the Indiana Conference to release O. Montgomery to take the presidency of the Southeastern Union Conference.

That W. W. Eastman be appointed secretary of the publishing department of the North American Division Conference.

That H. H. Cobban be appointed accountant in the treasurer’s office.

That U. Bender go to Montana to take the presidency of the conference.

That M. M. Hare, of the Atlantic Union Conference, be invited to go to the Maritime Conference to take the presidency of the conference.

That M. E. Cady be invited to go to the Atlantic Union Conference to act as educational secretary.

That B. J. Cady, of Australia, make Montana his field of labor.

That Meade MacGuire be appointed field secretary for the North American Division Conference Missionary Volunteer department.

That an assistant secretary of the Sabbath-school department be secured to connect with the department by Oct. 1, 1913, if possible.

That W. E. Howell be appointed assistant secretary of the educational department of the North American Division Conference.

Departmental committees were selected as follows:—

FOREIGN DEPARTMENTS—

General Foreign: O. A. Olsen (chairman), L. H. Christian, J. H. Schilling, G. F. Haffner, S. Mortenson, F. C. Gilbert, G. G. Roth.

German Advisory Committee, West: G. F. Haffner (secretary), Carl Leer, John Isaac, J. F. Simon, G. A. Grauer.

German Advisory Committee, East: J. H. Schilling (secretary), B. E. Miller, C. W. Weber, G. P. Gaede, David Voth.

Danish-Norwegian Advisory Committee: L. H. Christian (secretary), Louis Johnson, M. S. Reppe, C. A. Thorpe, P. E. Brotherson.

Swedish Advisory Committee: S. Mortenson (secretary), Fred Johnson, G. E. Nord, August Anderson, Carl Svenson.

French Advisory Committee: G. G. Roth (superintendent), L. F. Passebois, R. D. Quinn, J. Vuilleumier, H. C. Hartwell.

Jewish Advisory Committee: F. C. Gilbert (superintendent), R. D. Quinn, H. C. Hartwell, B. F. Machlan.

Missionary Volunteer Department: Matilda Erickson (secretary), M. E. Kern, Meade MacGuire, C. L. Benson, H. R. Salisbury, Mrs. Fannie D. Chase, Mrs. L. Flora Plummer, L. H. Christian, J. J. Reiswig, C. J. Boyd, G. E. Nord, and all union conference Missionary Volunteer secretaries.

Medical Department: H. W. Miller (secretary), G. H. Heald, W. E. Bliss, W. B. Holden, H. A. Green, L. A. Hansen.

Negro Department: C. B. Stephenson (secretary), the presidents of the Atlantic, Columbia, Southeastern, Southern, Southwestern, Central, and Lake Union Conferences, and J. H. Humphrey, J. M. Campbell, J. Manns, Sidney Scott, W. H. Green, C. F. Lightner, U. S. Willess.

Sabbath School Department: Mrs. L. Flora Plummer (secretary), W. A. Spicer, G. B. Thompson, W. W. Prescott, M. C. Wilcox, Mrs. Vesta J. Farnsworth, F. M. Wilcox, Mrs. Fannie D. Chase, T. E. Bowen, C. C. Lewis, W. E. Howell.

Religious Liberty Department: C. S. Longacre (secretary), K. C. Russell, J. O. Corliss, Allen Moon, W. M. Healey, G. B. Thompson, W. A. Colcord, D. W. Reavis, F. M. Wilcox, C. M. Snow, A. J. S. Bourdeau, W. A. Spicer, W. L. Burgan, C. E. Holmes, A. J. Clark, Leon Caviness, and all union religious liberty secretaries of the North American Division Conference.

Educational Department: H. R. Salisbury (secretary), W. E. Howell (assistant secretary), C. C. Lewis, Frederick Griggs, M. E. Kern, C. W. Irwin, O. J. Graf, E. C. Kellogg, E. G. Salisbury, M. E. Cady, W. W. Ruble, M. B. Van Kirk, J. I. Beardsley, R. G. Ryan, C. B. Hughes, H. M. Hiatt, C. A. Russell, M. M. Hare, B. F. Machlan, E. A. Sutherland, C. L. Stone, C. J. Boyd, M. E. Olsen, Sarah E. Peck, J. F. Simon, M. L. Andreasen, G. E. Nord, H. G. Lucas, J. L. Kay, J. B. White, S. M. Butler, W. E. Straw.

(Since the above action Prof. H. R. Salisbury has been appointed by the General Conference as superintendent of the India Union Mission.)

Publishing Department: W. W. Eastman (secretary), N. Z. Town, W. C. White, H. H. Hall, G. C. Hoskin, L. W. Graham, J. W. Mace, I. A. Ford, D. W. Reavis, A. J. S. Bourdeau, S. N. Curtiss, J. F. Beatty, J. M. Rowse, R. L. Pierce, L. D. Randall, C. J. Tolf, I. D. Richardson, J. B. Blosser, A. F. Harrison, B. E. Cole, C. G. Bellah, F. E. Painter, W. R. Beatty, A. A. Cone, W. L. Manful, E. R. Palmer, C. H. Jones, R. Hook, F. F. Byington, B. B. Noftsger.

Some other recommendations were made concerning the transfer of laborers, but as we have not heard definitely from all persons concerned, these will be published later.

G. B. THOMPSON, Secretary.

The General Conference Sabbath-School

By G. B. THOMPSON; L. FLORA PLUMMER

A VERY pleasing and interesting feature of the Sabbath services at the General Conference was the Sabbath-school, which convened each Sabbath morning. The adult English-speaking division met in the large pavilion, the foreign nationalities in the foreign department tent, and the youth and children in three convenient locations.

Promptly at nine o'clock on each Sabbath day a song of praise ascended from the various divisions of the camp school. This song of praise was voiced by baby lips, by bright-faced boys and girls, by the youth, by men and women sincere and devoted; and the language spoken was that of many tongues. The scene must have been one upon which angels delight to look.

In passing from one division to another one was impressed with the wise, tactful, and appropriate exercises being conducted.

Everywhere the eager interest of the members, the enthusiastic and capable methods of the teachers, were plainly to be seen. In the foreign divisions, although the words spoken were not intelligible to the visitor, one could sense the earnestness and recognize the presence of the Spirit.

The lessons used were the regular Sabbath-school lessons studied in all the Sabbath-schools on these days.

One interesting feature of this camp school was the talks given by various missionaries. Five minutes was set apart each Sabbath for this purpose. As we learned of the spirit of sacrifice and self-denial of those who love the truth in mission lands, our hearts were stirred to give liberally to the advancement of the work in mission fields.

A thermometer was displayed at the first session of the Sabbath-school, and the call was given for one thousand dollars for missions during the four sessions of the Conference. The accompanying picture of this thermometer shows the response that was made to the call. On the last Sabbath one check was received for two hundred dollars as a Sabbath-school offering, and another check for twenty dollars from a hard-working Sabbath-keeping family in one of the States, who desired to have a part in this Sabbath-school offering.

When the offerings were taken, it was customary, in the large pavilion, to collect the envelopes in waste-baskets. These were brought to the front, and each time Elder J. N. Loughborough, a veteran Sabbath-school worker, asked the blessing of the Lord upon the gifts.

The first Sabbath the offering was $383.25; the second Sabbath, $412.20; the third Sabbath, $506; the fourth Sabbath, $551.69. Total, $1,853.14.

The largest attendance recorded was on the third Sabbath, when the count in all divisions showed that 2,523 were present.

G. B. THOMPSON, Superintendent; L. FLORA PLUMMER, Secretary.

Gleanings From the General Conference

By K. C. RUSSELL

SINCE returning from the General Conference, I have been reflecting upon the experiences of that great meeting. It seemed almost impossible to find a quiet time for meditation during the whirl of a world’s conference, such as this gathering proved to be. My mind has involuntarily reverted to the familiar text of Scripture (Ps. 110:3), “Thy people shall be willing in the day of thy power.” It would seem that this scripture met at least a partial fulfilment in various striking ways during the recent Conference. Perhaps one of the most remarkable evidences was the spirit of willingness that was exhibited on the part of the faithful missionaries who were in attendance at the Conference. All manifested an earnest love for the work in which they were enlisted, and seemed anxious to return as soon as possible to their fields of labor. Certainly this was a most unmistakable proof of a willing heart. This willingness was also demonstrated on that memorable Thursday evening, June 5, when an appeal was made for funds to erect a hospital and equip a laboratory in connection with the medical college at Loma Linda, Cal. Our people contributed in cash and pledges over $18,000 for that good work.

This spirit of willingness was perhaps more pronounced in connection with the services that were especially designed for the spiritual helpfulness of the people. It was arranged to district the camp in such a way that every person in need of divine help could be reached in a direct, and if need be, a personal way, before the meeting closed. In addition to the great spiritual feasts on each Sabbath of the Conference, there were held in each of these districts meetings at 6 A. M. in the morning, for the purpose of giving every one an opportunity to get right with God. While there was no great outward manifestation, yet nearly every one present manifested a most earnest spirit to seek God for a complete transformation of character. There were remarkable answers to earnest requests for prayer, and we confidently believe that the influence which will radiate from this Conference to thousands of homes will never be fully comprehended. This great meeting where workers in every department of this world-wide work had such an unprecedented opportunity to confer with one another every day for three weeks over the perplexing features of their various lines of duty, will bring untold results in speedily completing the work. The expense of such a world’s conference will sink into insignificance as compared to the great good which will be

accomplished. Any great enterprise in this world that is successful will frequently assemble its representatives at an enormous expense in order to study the best interests and methods of promoting their various activities. So let no one say or think that the expense incidental to this Conference was needless, for every dollar will be multiplied a thousandfold to the cause, through the results which will follow in the salvation of many souls.

K. C. RUSSELL.

Life Sketch of Elder R. R. Kennedy

By H. H. Burkholder

REZIN ROBERT KENNEDY was born in Massac County, Illinois, Oct. 5, 1852, and died June 7, 1913, aged 60 years, 8 months, and 2 days.

When he was seven years of age, his parents moved to Scioto County, Ohio, settling near Portsmouth. At the age of seventeen he began teaching public school in McCracken County, Kentucky, and continued in this work for six years.

In 1875 he was united in marriage to Miss Carrie Smith, with whom he lived until his death. To this union six children were born, four sons and two daughters. Two sons preceded the father in death.

When sixteen years of age he was converted and united with the Methodist Episcopal Church, where he remained an active member until 1890, when he, with his family, embraced the doctrines held by Seventh-day Adventists, continuing steadfast in this faith until the close of life.

His public life in a spiritual way began with a license to exhort in the Methodist Episcopal Church. In 1896 he was voted ministerial license by the Seventh-day Adventist Church, and the following year he was elected vice-president of the Ohio Conference. A few months later, owing to the incapacitation of the president, he was called to assume the duties of this office, which position he creditably filled for three successive terms. Later he was elected vice-president several terms, and served as a member of the executive committee nearly a score of years. He was also elected a member of the board of trustees of Mount Vernon Academy a number of terms, and filled the position of business agent of the conference association several years. He was industrious, careful in his calculations, and successful in business matters.

Above all, he was a Christian. Nothing was more dear to him than the cause of God. He not only gave himself to the work of the Master, but he gave freely of his means to forward the message which he believed to be due the world at this time. It was the writer’s privilege to be associated with him many years in labor, and our brother was always ready to shoulder his share of responsibility and lift to the limit of his ability.

During his illness he was tenderly cared for by his devoted wife and faithful children as long as mortal hands could serve him. At the close of the Sabbath, June 7, he bade farewell to all things earthly, and peacefully fell asleep in Jesus at the Medical and Surgical Sanitarium at Mount Vernon, Ohio. On the following Tuesday at 11 A. M. his funeral service was held in the Baptist church at Wheelersburg, Ohio, his former home, conducted by the writer. It had first been arranged to hold the service in the Seventh-day Adventist church, but it was found necessary to secure the largest building in the village to accommodate the attendance. He leaves to mourn their loss a wife, two sons, two daughters, two grandchildren, and a large circle of other relatives and friends. H. H. BURKHOLDER.

A Word From an Isolated Septuagenarian

By N. W. Vincent

We at home are glad to read the Bulletin. The reports of the meetings help us to realize our oneness in Christ Jesus. As John the Baptist, when in prison, was comforted to hear a good report of the work of Jesus, so we rejoice to know that our Saviour and Leader is honored in his followers in all lands who are striving to walk in "all the commandments and ordinances of the Lord blameless." May God, the Father, bless the dear followers of his Son more and more. As we witness Christ's daily intercession for us, remember his death on Calvary, and claim the promise of his soon coming to take us, made like unto himself, to share in the peace and increase of his eternal kingdom, we are led to consecrate our all anew to him for service. This dear, blessed cause is worthy of the best we can give to it.

N. W. VINCENT.

Grapes From Eschol

By M. E. OLSEN

Not least among the benefits to be derived from a great meeting like the late General Conference are the after-results in the way of spiritual uplift and stimulus that come to the various churches and companies through the reports brought back to them by those who were in attendance.

I was led to feel this with peculiar force on spending the first Sabbath after the General Conference at the Hinsdale Sanitarium. In the ten o'clock meeting with the heads of departments, the keynote of the Conference morning meetings in the large tent was clearly struck; namely, victory over sin in every form, and a new daily experience in the overcoming life in order to be able to direct suffering humanity to the one Great Physician, who is able to heal both mind and body.

Later the whole family of helpers came together for the Sabbath morning meeting, and the superintendent, who had just returned from the Conference, led out in an animated recital of the good things dispensed so freely at the meeting. He took for his text Num. 13:23-26: "And they came unto the brook of Eschol, and cut down from thence a branch with one cluster of grapes, and they bare it between two upon a staff; and they brought of the pomegranates, and of the figs. . . . And they went and came to Moses, and to Aaron, and to all the congregation of the children of Israel, unto the wilderness of Paran, to Kadesh; and brought back word unto them, and unto all the congregation, and showed them the fruit of the land."

He had been to the Conference, he said, and while enjoying the rich privileges of the meeting, he had also been mindful of those who had tarried by the stuff. In short, he had gathered a basket of grapes for them; and he proceeded forthwith to pass out the fruit. It was good to look at that staff of workers and see their eyes brighten and their faces take on new determination as Dr. Paulson rehearsed for them the most encouraging items from the home field and from the foreign fields, and told them of the rich truths brought out in the various sermons and Bible studies conducted at the Conference.

When he had finished his remarks, he called on other brethren present who had also attended the Conference, among them Elder A. G. Christiansen from California, Dr. D. H. Kress, Dr. A. B. Olsen, and Dr. Whitelock. It was like being at the Conference over again to hear these stirring testimonies, and there were not many dry eyes in the room when the experiences of our brethren in heathen lands were reported, and some facts concerning the hardships undergone and the victories won in those far-off fields were brought home to the hearts of the people.

The following morning I had the privilege of attending a meeting of workers in Chicago where Elders K. C. Russell, M. H. Serns, and P. E. Broderson, with others, were planning the summer's campaign. There likewise frequent references were made to the late General Conference, and it was evident that those who had attended the meeting had come away with a new vision of the world-wide field and a new inspiration to nobler service, and that those who had not had the privilege of attending were eager to respond to the suggestions made, and to plan with their brethren to achieve larger things than ever before in the cause of the Master.

While I sat in these meetings, the vision came to me of what may be accomplished if all our brethren and sisters who, at a considerable expenditure of time and money, attended this great Conference, go out in the same spirit, feeling that as they have enjoyed a rich blessing, it is their duty to use it to uplift the fallen, to cheer the downcast and the discouraged, to infuse new strength into the churches everywhere. God alone knows how wide-spread would be the blessings of such a ministry, how many times the benefits of the Conference would be multiplied for the good of this people throughout the world.

M. E. OLSEN.

What Was Accomplished Through the Newspapers in Connection With the General Conference

By Walter L. Burgan

CLIPPINGS of reports about the General Conference published in newspapers have thus far been received from cities and towns in forty-two States of this country and several of the provinces in both eastern and western Canada. Among the large cities heard from were: New York, Boston, Philadelphia, Chicago, Baltimore, Los Angeles, Nashville, San Francisco, Albany, St. Louis, New Orleans, Montreal, Providence, Detroit, Indianapolis, Des Moines, Grand Rapids, Atlanta, Rochester, and Spokane.

These reports dealt with various subjects. The announcement of the meeting, treating on the importance of the session and making prominent the fact that representatives would be present from every State in the Union, the various provinces of Canada, the different countries of Europe, Asia, and Africa, and the islands of the sea, has been published in practically all the States we have heard from, and articles dealing with numerous other subjects were printed.

Excellent reports were published in all four of the Washington papers every day with two exceptions, when accounts failed to appear in the Post. The press associations—Associated Press, International News Service, New York Sun Service, and United Press—were also furnished with daily accounts, and the returns show that these organizations distributed the news of the Conference over the telegraph-wires to all parts of the continent. Several of the reports published in the Washington papers, which were of greater length than the reports sent out by the press associations, were reproduced in papers in other cities; so important did the editors consider them. Special articles giving extracts of the reports by the twelve union conference presidents in North America were sent to the newspapers in the territory of each respective union, there being several thousand in the entire list.

A request to the readers of the Bulletin to send clippings to the Press Bureau of accounts about the Conference published in their home newspapers, has brought quite a number of clippings of these reports, the majority of which were published in full. Special articles dealing with the progress of the Sabbath School Department and the growth of the denomination during the last fifty years were sent to every Seventh-day Adventist elder in the United States and Canada, with instructions to have them printed as reports furnished him by the statistical secretary, thus making it more certain of their publicity. Returns show that these articles were printed quite readily by the different editors.

Our ministers in the United States were furnished with special articles treating on the Balkan States, Japan, and India, as prepared by the leading brethren present at the Conference from these countries, with the request that these articles be offered to their home papers for publication.

A moving-picture concern appreciated the importance of the meeting so much that a man was sent to the grounds to take various views. This man announced that these views would be included in the “Interesting Events of the Week,” and shown among other films in moving-picture parlors in different cities of the country. The fact that a moving-picture concern was interested enough in the General Conference to have films made may seem strange; but has the thought occurred to you that our denomination will be very extensively advertised? We are in this work to announce to the world that Jesus is coming soon, and we are to use the means that have been placed here for the spreading of this message. Thousands upon thousands of people frequent moving-picture parlors who never attend church, and then there are many who attend who also go to the popular church but are not acquainted with the purpose of Seventh-day Adventists. The showing of this large encampment in connection with the General Conference, the large pavilion well filled, the dining-tent and the small tents, will, no doubt, awaken an inquiry in the minds of the honest in heart who see these films, and may eventually be the means of leading such to the Saviour.

It was interesting to receive a letter toward the close of the General Conference from one of the brethren in the Oakland, Cal., church, in which he stated that three of the San Francisco papers published accounts of Elder Irwin’s death. These reports appeared on Sabbath morning, the day after Elder Irwin’s death, and announcements of the same were made to the Berkeley and Oakland churches that morning. Notwithstanding the fact that these two churches were thirty-five hundred miles away, the members knew of Elder Irwin’s death in less than twenty-four hours after it occurred. This announcement was sent to all parts of the United States by the Associated Press, and as a result, hundreds of newspapers, no doubt, printed a report simultaneously with the reports which appeared in the Washington papers. In every mail come clippings of reports dealing with events in connection with the General Conference.

Reporters and editors on some of the Washington papers gave us encouragement by saying that many of the papers that came to their desks from different sections of the country contained reports of the meetings. Scores of brethren and sisters on the camp-ground announced that their home papers had published accounts. It is impossible to state just how many newspapers published reports, but enough have been heard from to greatly encourage us all to continue to write for this medium.

WALTER L. BURGAN.

Dedication of the Porto Alegre (Brazil) Chapel

By F. W. Spies

On the evening of February 18, at the beginning of the eighth annual session of the Rio Grande do Sul Conference, the new chapel at Porto Alegre was dedicated. Although a plain building, the chapel is a very neat place of worship, and on the evening of its dedication it was crowded to its utmost capacity. Perhaps one hundred sixty persons can conveniently find sitting room in it, but on the evening of the dedication there were over two hundred present.

The chapel has been constructed in such a place that it faces a large, open public ground, enabling it to be seen from quite a distance. It is like a light set on a candlestick, and, situated as it is, will be a constant reminder to the one hundred thirty thousand inhabitants of Porto Alegre that the Lord is today preparing a people to stand fast for his truth, even in the midst of trials and difficulties.

Brother Waldemar Ehlers, the president of the conference, being still very weak from his long and severe illness, could not enjoy the privilege of having a part in the dedicatory services of the chapel which he had worked so hard to erect. Brethren August Rockel, Emmanuel C. Ehlers, and Frank Belz, and the writer officiated in the services, which were based on 1 Kings 8:38-42. May it indeed be granted that this place of worship may be to all the people in Porto Alegre a witness that there is a God in heaven who hears prayer, and may many learn to fear, love, and serve him as a result of its influence and also of the influence of the lives of the Lord’s people as they hold aloft the banner of truth.

The work is also prospering in this large city. About ten days before the conference began, eleven believers were buried with their Lord in baptism. May the Lord richly bless the workers and people as they unitedly put forth efforts to save souls, and may the Porto Alegre church grow rapidly.

The chapel and ground upon which it was built cost about six thousand dollars, and when all the pledges are paid, the indebtedness will be a little over eight hundred dollars. We were much pleased to see this new witness to the truth. May the Lord cause it to redound to his glory. F. W. SPIES.

San Francisco City Work

By J. W. McCord

BROTHER FRIES and the writer, assisted by Brother and Sister Dickson, Brother and Sister Kuhns, and Sister Morrison, began work in San Francisco on February 16. Our meetings, which lasted ten weeks, recently closed. They have been indeed a precious season, for the Lord has been with us, and as workers we are much encouraged.

After considerable searching we finally rented a theater. Thus far forty-five precious souls have taken their stand for the truth, and a number are still in the valley of decision. Our expenses have been heavy, amounting to $404.01, but we rejoice to say that the donations have more than covered them, $412.38 having been contributed. Among the expenses were over fifty dollars’ worth of fixtures, which we shall take with us to another hall.

These results have been made possible through the blessing of the Lord, faithful and efficient work on the part of our workers, and cordial cooperation on the part of our churches. This is especially true of our singers, some of whom came a number of miles to help in the work.

This series has been unusually rich in the experience of new Sabbath-keepers. Two sisters, who were baptized three weeks ago, had lost track of each other for twenty-five years. They met in San Francisco during this series, both attending the services, and becoming Sabbath-keepers.

Brother Madrona and his wife were Roman Catholics, and were on their way to a moving-picture show when they saw our electric sign and came in. They soon became interested, and brought their sister. We baptized all three a few weeks ago. Brother Madrona’s first public testimony was as follows: “Thank God I have found that for which I have been seeking for twenty years.”

Brother Powys is an Australian, and was simply waiting in San Francisco until the next boat sailed for his home. In the meanwhile he attended the meetings, and became so interested that he allowed the vessel to depart without him. Now he is baptized, and will sail for his home in a few days. Brother Sanquest at one time was captain in the Salvation Army. He became dissatisfied and wandered from the Lord. Now both he and his wife are rejoicing in present truth.

These are samples of the jewels the Lord is helping us to gather in this city. To his holy name alone belong the praise and the glory. To us belongs the honor of being workers together with him. J. W. McCord.

Mexico

By Lena May Settle

TAMPICO.—We came to Old Mexico two years ago, and found one brother keeping the Sabbath. As we had to learn the language, the children were placed under good teachers at once. We went to work by giving away tracts and papers among the English-speaking people, with good results. Seven of these have taken their stand for the Sabbath. There is a good opening for the truth here.

The Mexicans are anxious to learn English, and they asked us to have a school. A brother and his wife opened their home for a school, and we began on February 3 and taught one week, when a rich Mexican woman sent for me. She asked me to move the school to her house, offering the use of a vacant room, as she has three children she wished to have in school. We sought the Lord, and asked her to think over her proposal one week. The next week we moved the school to her house, which is just across the street from a large Catholic church. We have sixteen children, some from the best families.

The nearest companies we know of are in Mexico City and San Luis Potosi. We tell the people we are doing self-supporting work for the Lord. Pray for us. We are in a large, needy field, where there is much work to be done. LENA MAY SETTLE.

The Malay States

BROTHER A. R. DUCKWORTH, who gave up a good position, recently left Singapore, with his family, to labor in the Malay States at Kwala Lumpur. In writing to G. F. Jones, he says:—

“We were encouraged very much by the hearty Godspeed given us the night we left. We do not regret the step we have taken.

“The Lord is helping me very much in my labor and study. At first I could hardly face the congregation, but now I have lost that feeling, and am able to talk simply to the people. New faces come and go, but some are quite regular in attendance. The Tamil paper helped in opening the eyes of some who have searched and found the truths contained therein.

“An elderly Tamil man, who has an estate some thirty miles away, heard the message, and was here this morning inquiring about baptism. He has taken his stand, and desires to be baptized before he leaves for Ceylon, his home land, where his family is. These people are always asking if workers are being sent to Ceylon. They are helping to send the message into that island by mailing our literature.

“Two more are keeping the Sabbath. Two others of whom we hear, believe and keep the Sabbath. We thank our Heavenly Father for all his tender mercies. The message is going, and will go, to every nation, kindred, tongue, and people, not by might, nor by power, but by his Spirit.”

Field Notes

THE workers at Horr, Mich., report six new believers.

THREE new churches have been organized in Finland.

THE report comes from Haiti, West Indies, that over fifty persons await baptism.

WE are glad to learn that baptism has been administered to ten more converts at Singapore, Straits Settlements.

IN Korea during the past year one hundred fifty have been baptized, and many others have expressed a desire to unite with God's people.

ELDER M. B. BUTTERFIELD writes from Iowa: “I am glad to report that twenty-two have been baptized, and nearly all received into the church, as the result of efforts put forth in Fontanelle and Creston.”

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