p. 24 | Review and Herald, Vol. 88, No. 31. (8/3/1911)

Earlier text: (A synopsis of Bible studies given at the Philadelphia ministerial institute.)

Change in General Conference Leadership

On account of his being connected officially with the Pacific Union Conference, Elder G. A. Irwin, who has so long and faithfully served as American vice-president of the General Conference, tendered his resignation at the Friedensau council, and Elder W. T. Knox was chosen to this office. Brother Knox will continue as treasurer, but will need an assistant treasurer for the office, thus permitting him the more to assist in general field work.

Elders Sail for New York

ELDERS A. G. Daniells, I. H. Evans, G. B. Thompson, and H. R. Salisbury sailed from England for New York on July 22, and are expected to arrive in Washington July 31.

Correction in Southwestern Union Report

IN the report from Elder W. W. Eastman in the REVIEW of July 6, the first line should have read, “The report of the Southwestern Union” instead of “the Southern Union.”

Arkansas Colored Camp-Meeting Change

Too late for its insertion in the list of camp-meeting notices, a request has been received for a change in the published announcement of the date of the Arkansas colored camp-meeting. This meeting will be held at Pine Bluff, Ark., August 10-20.

Watchman Press Begins Work in Jamaica

By a letter from H. H. Cobban, we learn that the Watchman Publishing Association is about ready to begin its printing work at the new Riversdale (Jamaica) headquarters. By adding new parts, the press that went through the Colon fire will be used. The brethren are of good courage.

German Work in the United States

In considering the great need for a strong work to be carried forward for the ever-increasing foreign population in the United States, the European Division of the General Conference has released Elder J. H. Schilling, president of the West German Union Conference, to superintend the German work in this country.

The Truth in Cavite

“I HAVE just returned from Cavite,” writes Brother L. V. Finster, of the Philippine Islands, “the place where Dewey did his hammering on the Spanish fleet, and find that the truth is doing a similar work there against the Spanish church. The weakness of the Spanish fleet was seen when it met the fire of the guns of the American fleet. So the weakness of the Spanish church is shown when it is met with the fire of the Word of God, which is ‘quick’ and ‘powerful’ and ‘divides asunder.’ Four have already taken a stand for the truth, and many are interested.”

The Friedensau Council Sabbath Meeting

By Editor

THE article appearing in the Editorial department from Elder W. A. Spicer, giving a report of one day’s proceedings at the Friedensau Council should be read by every reader of the REVIEW in spite of the fact that the article is a long one. That Sabbath meeting was one of the most remarkable ever held by this people, and was a glad harbinger of the day when, from all parts of the earth, God will call his faithful into that mighty concourse of praise and testimony and song which demonstrates the completed victory over sin and Satan. No one can read the report of that meeting without feeling in his soul the reality of the power in this message and the certainty of its triumph.

The Friedensau Biennial Council

It was the opinion of those present that since the days of Pentecost there has not been held among the people of God a more notable gathering than the biennial council at Friedensau, Germany. Believers numbering about three thousand were present, from among the Russians, Egyptians, Turks, Austrians, Armenians, Servians, Africans, Arabians, British, Germans, Americans, Scandinavians, and others. On Sunday, July 9, eleven thousand dollars was contributed by those present for the onward progress of the message. This was an average of about four dollars for each person present from among all the different nationalities. One brother, from Turkey, who had never before left his native land, said that what he had really seen and heard at this meeting approached his highest conception of the bliss of paradise. And just a little from this, the work of God will indeed close for all the world; then what a gathering that will be, when from among all nations and tribes and peoples "the ransomed of the Lord shall return, and come to Zion with songs and everlasting joy." May God speed the day.

Help for India

THE Publishing Department of the General Conference is receiving some encouraging responses to the appeals from India. Elder W. W. Eastman, of the Southwestern Union, has sent the names of two promising young men in response to calls that have been made. These young men have expressed their willingness to go. Another young man, well recommended, responds from western Canada. The Lord is also impressing hearts to send means to pay the fares of these men to the field. Brother G. D. Raff, who is canvassing in Porto Rico on a self-supporting basis, writes as follows:—

“I have read the appeals of Brother Carl Weaks, of India, in the REVIEW of June 22, and can appreciate his feeling as he pleads for canvassers for India. I desire to help in this matter, and am sending $25 as a start toward raising the fare of one or two consecrated canvassers to India in answer to the call of Brother Weaks.”

The same mail which brought the letter telling of the young man in Canada who is willing to go, brought another letter from a sister in Wisconsin, which says:—

“I have just been reading the call for workers for India in the REVIEW of June 22. We are poor people living on a farm, but I have a little money of my own, and I think I could pay the fare of one of these workers to India. Please let me know how much it will be and to whom the check should be made out.”

We are glad to be able to pass on this encouraging word to the brethren in India.