Earlier text: God's Last and Most Solemn WarningLoma Linda College
By F. M. Burg
Its Planting; Its Mission
No one who is familiar with the history of this institution can have any doubt concerning the opening providences of God in its establishment and in its history to the present time. Circumstances attending the purchase of the Loma Linda property so clearly reveal the guiding hand of the Lord that to those who have acquainted themselves with the facts, these marked evidences of divine direction afford ground for the strongest assurance and faith in this place as one of the leading centers of our denominational work. Concerning Loma Linda as a place especially adapted to sanitarium work and the care of the sick, Sister White wrote as follows:— “I wish to present before our people the blessing that the Lord has placed within our reach by enabling us to obtain possession of the beautiful sanitarium property known as Loma Linda. “Until our recent visit I had never before seen such a place as this with my natural eye, but four years ago just such a place was presented before me as one of those that would come into our possession if we moved wisely. It is a wonderful place in which to work for the sick. We must make decided efforts to secure helpers who will do most faithful medical missionary work. Oh, how I long to see the sick and suffering coming to this institution! It is one of the most perfect places for a sanitarium that I have ever seen, and I thank our Heavenly Father for giving us such a place. It is provided with almost everything necessary for sanitarium work, and is the very place in which sanitarium work can be carried forward on right lines by faithful physicians and managers. When I saw Loma Linda, I said, ‘Thank the Lord. This is the very place we have been hoping to find.’ “It is one of the best locations for sanitarium work that I have ever seen. At this place the sick can be given every natural advantage for regaining health and strength.” And in speaking of this location in its relation to the great work to be accomplished in Southern California, where unrivaled climatic conditions are attracting many thousands of persons every year, she said: “In Loma Linda we have an advantageous center for the carrying on of various missionary enterprises. We can see that it was in the providence of God that this sanitarium was placed in the possession of our people. We should appreciate Loma Linda as a place the Lord foresaw we should need, and which he gave.” There has been no less encouraging evidence that our school for training workers was established under the Lord’s direction. Concerning Loma Linda as an educational center, Sister White wrote the following in 1905:— “With the possession of this place comes the weighty responsibility of making the work of the institution educational in character. Loma Linda is to be not only a sanitarium, but an educational center. A school is to be established here for the training of gospel medical missionary evangelists. Much is involved in this work, and it is very essential that a right beginning is made.” “In regard to the school I would say, Make it especially strong in the education of nurses and physicians.” The danger of being led away from God and away from the truths and principles of simplicity that should characterize the movement that is to prepare a people for the end of all things, is pointed out in the following quotation:— “Our people are now being tested as to whether they will obtain their wisdom from the greatest Teacher the world ever knew, or seek to the god of Ekron. Let us determine that we will not be tied by so much as a thread to the educational policies of those who do not discern the voice of God and who will not hearken to his commandments. . . .” “Shall we represent before the world that our physicians must follow the pattern of the world before they can be qualified to act as successful physicians? This is the question that is now testing the faith of some of our brethren. Let not any of our brethren displease the Lord by advocating in their assemblies the idea that we need to obtain from unbelievers a higher education than that specified by the Lord.” “The representation of the Great Teacher is to be considered an all-sufficient revelation. Those in our ranks who qualify as physicians are to receive only such education as is in harmony with these divine truths.” “Some would advise that students should, after taking some work at Loma Linda, complete their medical education in worldly colleges. But this is not in harmony with the Lord’s plan. God is our wisdom, our sanctification, and our righteousness. Facilities should be provided at Loma Linda, that the necessary instruction in medical lines may be given by instructors who fear the Lord, and who are in harmony with his plan for the treatment of the sick.” “I have not a word to say in favor of the world’s ideas of higher education in any school that we shall organize for the training of physicians. There is danger in their attaching themselves to worldly institutions, and working under the ministrations of worldly physicians. Satan is giving his orders to those whom he has led to depart from the faith. I would now advise that none of our young people attach themselves to worldly medical institutions in the hope of gaining better success or stronger influence as physicians.” On the character of the training to19be given in our medical school, Sister White wrote under date of March 24, 1908:— “The education that meets the world’s standard is to be less and less valued by those who are seeking for efficiency in carrying the medical missionary work in connection with the work of the third angel’s message. They are to be educated from the standpoint of conscience; and as they conscientiously and faithfully follow right methods in their treatment of the sick, these methods will come to be recognized as preferable to the methods of nursing to which many have become accustomed, which demand the use of poisonous drugs.” The following was written in August, 1905:— “These students who intend to deal with suffering humanity will find no graduating place this side of heaven. Every bit of knowledge that is termed science should be acquired, while the seeker daily acknowledges that the fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom. Every item of experience and everything that can strengthen the mind, should be cultivated to the utmost of their power, while at the same time they should seek to God for his wisdom—their consciences illuminated, quick and pure; for unless they are guided by the wisdom from above, they become an easy prey for the deceptive power of Satan.” The study of the Word of God is to have its proper place in the school curriculum. On this point we call attention to the following:— “If the medical students will study the Word of God diligently, they will be far better prepared to understand their other studies; for enlightenment always comes with an earnest study of the Word of God. Let our medical missionary workers understand that the more they become acquainted with Bible history, the better prepared they will be to do their work.” “The students in our school should aspire to higher knowledge. Nothing will so help to give them a retentive memory as the study of the Scriptures. Nothing will so help them in gaining a knowledge of their other studies.” And while the Word of God is to be studied and made of very first importance, we are told that in scientific lines the school at Loma Linda is to be of the “highest order.” I quote the following:— “The light that God has given in medical missionary lines will not cause his people to be regarded as inferior in scientific medical knowledge, but will fit them to stand upon the highest eminence. God would have them stand as a wise and understanding people because of his presence with them. In the strength of Him who is the source of all wisdom, all grace, defects and ignorance can be overcome.” Seventh-day Adventists exist for just one thing, and that is the proclamation of the third angel’s message—God’s warning to a perishing world of its soon-coming doom, and his appeal to men to prepare to meet him. The school at Loma Linda is one of the many and varied agencies that exist as factors in this great movement. Some of our schools are training preachers and teachers; our sanitarium schools are training nurses to work in the same great cause; Loma Linda College has been called into existence for a specific work,—the education of physicians and nurses to go out as evangelists in connection with the last work of God in the earth. Of the work to be done, the following was written by the servant of the Lord:— “In medical missionary schools many workers are to be qualified with the ability of physicians to labor as medical missionary evangelists. This training the Lord has specified is in harmony with the principles underlying true higher education.” “Some of the students are to be educated as nurses, some as physicians. They may obtain at our schools all that is essential to perform the work for this time.” “Much good can be done by those who do not hold diplomas as fully accredited physicians. Some are to be prepared to work as competent physicians. Many working under the direction of such ones can do acceptable work without spending so long time in study as it has been thought necessary in the past.” From what has been written relative to the work to be done at Loma Linda, and the place of this school in our denominational activities, it is clear that a certain number are to be qualified as regular physicians, and to pass examinations required by law for professional practice; but the larger number are to go forth “qualified with the ability of physicians to labor as medical missionary evangelists.” There is a large field for workers with this kind of training, and Loma Linda presents unique advantages in every way for giving such a preparation for service. Its doors are open to our young men and women who feel a zeal in their hearts to have a part in this great work of warning the world, and who wish to secure this valuable training for a double ministry. Good Digestion Waits on Appetite
“Good digestion waits on appetite, and health on both.” Wyoming and Colorado Camp Meetings
By R. A. Underwood
The Wyoming meeting was held at Crawford, Nebr. The Wyoming Conference is composed of Wyoming and parts of Nebraska and South Dakota. The Sabbath-keeping constituency is quite largely on the rim of the conference, making it quite difficult to bring together at any central point a large share of its members. There were about one hundred and twenty-five adults in attendance at the Wyoming meeting, and possibly a few more, if we count the ones who went away before the meeting closed. We had an excellent attendance from the city. The meeting was held June 3-13, in the city park, within about three minutes' walk of the center of town—a beautiful and convenient place for a meeting of this kind. The attendance from Crawford and the surrounding community was good. The United States government has a fort and encampment of its soldiers about three miles from Crawford. From time to time a number of the soldiers came to the meeting, and some of them became interested; also a goodly number from the town manifested an interest in what they heard. One soldier, especially, showed a deep interest in the truths that were presented. He expressed his interest sufficiently to state definitely that he should like to attend Union College for a year or two after he is discharged, which will be in June, 1916. He has the gospel ministry in view. He proved his interest by subscribing $50 toward the debt of Union College. He served the United States government as a soldier during the Boxer uprising in China, and was one of the three men that scaled the gates of Peking and opened them for the United States Army, receiving at that time two bullet wounds and a spear thrust through his hand. He has also served in the Philippines and Cuba, and carries a badge of honor from the United States government. This soldier expressed his purpose to follow up what he had heard, by reading and by attending the tent meetings that are to be held by Elders Miller and Sutton at Crawford the present season. Elders C. S. Longacre, J. W. Christian, D. U. Hale, and J. H. McEachern and the writer were the laborers from outside the conference. The book sales were good. The donations of the Sabbath school for the two Sabbaths were $100. Between $1,500 and $2,000 was given in cash and pledges for various enterprises, largely to foreign missions. Elder C. H. Miller baptized fifteen persons at the close of the camp meeting. The brethren were greatly encouraged by the truths presented. Elder Longacre, representing the North American Division of the General Conference, gave timely talks on temperance, religious liberty, and other practical themes. A good impression was made, and we trust that the tent effort that will follow will reap some sheaves. Our next camp meeting was held at Boulder, Colo., June 17-27, on the Chautauqua grounds. These are very beautiful grounds, and made a pleasant place for the camp. The convenience of a dining hall, pavilion, and many cottages greatly lessened the usual labor and expense of preparation for a camp meeting. About one thousand of our brethren and sisters were in attendance. It was stated that nearly eighteen hundred persons were present on the last Sabbath. The meeting was well organized; and the laborers from abroad, as well as those at home, took an active part in the general program. Elders C. S. Longacre, J. H. Schilling, J. H. McEachern, John Isaac, and J. W. Christian, Profs. H. A. Morrison and W. W. Ruble, Dr. P. T. Magan, and the writer were the laborers from abroad. The ten days were occupied in giving important instruction upon the various phases of our work; the evenings were largely devoted to the interest of the public. Dr. P. T. Magan gave a number of talks bearing on the war and the fulfillment of prophecy. The Turkish Eastern Question and the Vatican and the war were among the topics that created the most interest from the outside. Fully three thousand persons listened with unabated interest to the subject of “The Vatican and the War,” by Dr. Magan. On two or three occasions the large pavilion, which seats about 3,500 persons, was filled. There were strong revival meetings held on both Sabbaths, with a goodly number responding. The conference has shown a splendid growth during the past year, about three hundred persons having been baptized, and three or four new churches received into the conference. At the close of the20camp meeting fifteen were baptized, and others were to be baptized at their home churches. Elder A. T. Robinson was reelected president, with but few changes in the general make-up of the officers of the conference. One evening Dr. Green gave an interesting talk with stereopticon views, and rendered other valuable assistance to the campers during the meeting. The Sabbath school offerings were over $600 for the two Sabbaths. The entire offerings to foreign missions, including the Sabbath school offerings, amounted to over $11,000. A strong sentiment for earnest work prevailed during the entire meeting, showing to the world by a living faith that we are rapidly approaching the end of all things. The book sales at the camp meeting amounted to $1,600. A large part of this was for missionary work by the laity in the conference. Brother Westbrook, of the Atlantic Union Conference, owing to the illness of his wife, had been compelled to seek a more favorable climate, and was present to assist in the meetings. It is expected that he will take up work in the Colorado Conference. Brother H. A. Vandeman was ordained to the gospel ministry. The Campion Academy, Union College, and the church school work received proper attention during the meeting. Brother McEachern held daily meetings with the missionary band of earnest workers at the eight o'clock hour, which will doubtless prove a source of great strength to the missionary work of the conference. The meeting was to be followed by a colporteurs' institute. The brethren had feared that, as the meeting was held in the early part of the season, it would have only a small attendance, but in this they were happily disappointed, as the attendance was the largest for years. Our people went home with renewed courage, and a determination to press forward in all lines of the work. ATLANTIC UNION CONFERENCE
Northern New England ..... Aug. 26 to Sept. 5 Maine, Dover and Foxcroft .. Aug. 26 to Sept. 5 Eastern New York, Schenectady ... Sept. 2-12 Missouri, Columbia ............ Aug. 5-15 Nebraska, Hastings ............ Aug. 19-29 Kansas, Emporia ............... Sept. 2-12 COLUMBIA UNION CONFERENCE
Virginia, Charlottesville .......... Aug. 5-15 Ohio, Mount Vernon ............... Aug. 12-22 West Virginia, North View, Clarksburg ................. Aug. 26 to Sept. 5 Virginia, Newport News (colored) Sept. 9-19 West Michigan, Charlotte ........ Aug. 12-22 Indiana, Indianapolis ........... Aug. 19-29 North Michigan, Mount Pleasant ................. Aug. 26 to Sept. 5 Northern Illinois, Joliet .... Aug. 26 to Sept. 5 Southern Illinois, Springfield ..... Sept. 2-12 Southern California, Huntington Park, Los Angeles ................. Aug. 5-15 Utah, Ogden ..................... Aug. 17-22 Southeastern California, Huntington Beach ......................... Aug. 26 to Sept. 5 Arizona .......................... Oct. 7-17 SOUTHEASTERN UNION CONFERENCE
South Carolina, Spartanburg, July 29 to Aug. 8 North Carolina, High Point ...... Aug. 12-22 Georgia, Union City ............. Aug. 26 to Sept. 5 SOUTHWESTERN UNION CONFERENCE
Arkansas, Hot Springs ........... Aug. 5-15 North Texas, Linden (local) ..... Aug. 12-22 Oklahoma, Oklahoma City ........ Aug. 19-29 New Mexico, Clovis .............. Sept. 2-12 South Texas, Corpus Christi (local) ................. Sept. 16-26 SOUTHERN UNION CONFERENCE
Mississippi, Jackson (colored) ..... Aug. 20-29 Kentucky, Nicholasville ........... Aug. 13-22 Alabama, Birmingham (white) ..... Aug. 19-29 Alabama, Bessemer (colored) ...... Sept. 2-12 Mississippi, Jackson .............. Sept. 9-15 Chinese Merchants Visit American Cities
An interesting and unusual type of guests has recently been entertained in a number of American cities. These guests comprised a committee of influential and wealthy Chinese merchants. They have inspected the larger mercantile and manufacturing centers, and have also made purchases which have run into large figures. They are represented as alert, thoroughly interested, and desirous of obtaining information which may be used to advantage in the upbuilding of manufacturing and mercantile interests in China. It is to be hoped that on this mission of progress and neighborliness these influential citizens of the newest republic may have come in touch with other influences than those of a commercial nature only, and that the fruit of this contact may be seen in more open doors for gospel progress in China. University of Wisconsin Child Study Course
THE University of Wisconsin has opened an excellent course for the study of children's faults, and the mothers of Wisconsin are responding nobly and showing their desire to perfect their children. The course will touch everything that underlies child development. All the best of physiological and pedagogical study will be applied to make the course effective. Virginia Conference Agency
By W. C. Moffett; F. N. Johnson
THE Virginia Conference Agency of Seventh-day Adventists, Incorporated, will hold its next annual session in connection with the Virginia Conference of Seventh-day Adventists, at Charlottesville, Va., Aug. 5-15, 1915. The first meeting of the session will be held at 10 A. M., Monday, August 9. The delegates of the Virginia Conference in session constitute the constituency. W. C. MOFFETT, President; F. N. JOHNSON, Secretary. North Carolina Conference Association
By J. H. Behrens; C. R. Callicott
In harmony with a recommendation of the Southeastern Union Conference Committee and an action of the North Carolina Conference Committee, a meeting of the constituency of the North Carolina Conference of Seventh-day Adventists is called to convene in connection with the camp meeting at High Point, N. C., for the purpose of completing the organization of the above-named legal association, adopting a constitution and by-laws, and electing a board of trustees, and transacting such other business as may properly come before the meeting. The first meeting is called to convene on the camp ground at High Point, N. C., at 9:30 A. M., Monday, Aug. 16, 1915. By order of the conference committee. J. H. BEHRENS, President;
C. R. CALLICOTT, Secretary. West Michigan Conference Association
By C. F. McVagh; F. R. Eastman
THE annual meeting of the West Michigan Conference Association of Seventh-day Adventists will be held in connection with the meeting of the West Michigan Conference, on the fair grounds at Charlotte, Mich., Aug. 12-22, 1915. The first meeting will be called at 10:30 A. M., August 12. The regular delegates for the West Michigan Conference (incorporated) are the constituency of the West Michigan Conference Association. This meeting will elect a board of trustees for the association, and transact such other business as may properly come before the association. F. R. EASTMAN, Secretary. North Michigan Conference Association
By J. J. Irwin; S. E. Kellman
The thirteenth annual session of the North Michigan Conference Association of Seventh-day Adventists will be held in Mount Pleasant, Mich., in connection with the annual conference and camp meeting, Aug. 26 to Sept. 5, 1915. The first meeting will be called August 27, at 10 A. M., for the election of officers, and for the transaction of any other business that may properly come before the association. All duly accredited delegates to the North Michigan Conference are delegates to this association. J. J. IRWIN, President;
S. E. KELLMAN, Secretary. Alabama Conference Association
By A. L. Miller; O. R. Godsmark
The annual session of the Alabama Conference Association of the Seventh-day Adventists will be held in Birmingham, Ala., in connection with the State conference, Aug. 19-29, 1915, to elect a board of trustees, and to transact such other business as is deemed necessary. All accredited delegates to the Alabama Conference are delegates to the association. The first meeting will be held at eleven o'clock, Monday, August 23. A. L. MILLER, President; O. R. GODSMARK, Secretary. The Nebraska Sanitarium and Benevolent Association
By D. U. Hale; B. L. House
THE Nebraska Sanitarium and Benevolent Association will hold its regular annual meeting in connection with the conference at Hastings, Nebr., Aug. 19–29, 1915. The first meeting will convene on the camp ground on Tuesday, August 24, at 9 A. M. This meeting will be held for the purpose of electing officers for the coming year, and of attending to such other business as may properly come before this body. D. U. HALE, President; B. L. HOUSE, Secretary. The Nebraska Conference Association
By D. U. Hale; Anna M. Peterson
THE Nebraska Conference Association of Seventh-day Adventists will hold its regular annual meeting in connection with the camp meeting at Hastings, Nebr., Aug. 19-29, 1915. The first meeting will convene Monday, August 23, at 9 A. M. This meeting is for the purpose of electing officers for the coming year, and of attending to such other business as may properly come before this body. D. U. HALE, President;
ANNA M. PETERSON, Secretary. Utah Conference Corporation
By W. M. Adams; J. F. Gaster
THE next annual session of the Utah Conference Corporation of Seventh-day Adventists will convene at Ogden, Utah, in a tent located on the corner of Twenty-sixth Street and Washington Avenue, at 10 A. M., Aug. 18, 1915. All business pertaining to the association will be transacted, and the officers for the coming year will be elected. Each local church is entitled to one delegate for the organization, and one additional delegate for every five members. W. M. ADAMS, President; J. F. GASTER, Secretary. SPECKER.—Katherine, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Fred W. Specker, was born in University Heights, Indianapolis, Ind., April 6, 1915, and died in Kokomo, Ind., July 5, 1915. Funeral services were conducted by the writer. H. M. KELLEY. PARKER.—Mary A. Parker was born in Huron County, Ohio, Feb. 4, 1849, and died in Long Beach, Cal., July 1, 1915. She was married to J. L. Parker Sept., 3, 1873. About twenty years ago she embraced present truth, and united with the church at Wichita, Kans. Her husband and two children survive. She passed away with the assurance of a part in the first resurrection. F. I. RICHARDSON. HYATT.—Armond Hyatt was born April 10, 1889, and died at a hospital in North Yakima, Wash., June 10, 1915. Brother Hyatt was a faithful member of the Seventh-day Adventist Church. About one year ago he was married to Turzah McGlothlen, who, with his parents, two sisters, and one brother, is left to mourn. Words of comfort were spoken by the writer. FRANK MOSEBAR. DEWOLF.—Martha DeWolf, one of the faithful members of the Seventh-day Adventist Church at Quincy, Mich., fell asleep on June 15, 1915, at the home of her son. About eight years ago she accepted the third angel's message through the efforts of Elder C. A. Hansen, and rejoiced in it to the end. She is survived by three sons and one daughter. C. F. McVAGH. COATES.—Mary Collings, born Aug. 12, 1835, in England, was married to John Coates before coming to the United States forty-seven years ago. She died in Sheldon, Iowa, July 6, 1915. Her exemplary Christian life was an inspiration to many, and for nearly thirty years she was a firm believer in the truths held by Seventh-day Adventists. Seven children survive. A. R. OGDEN. WHEELER.—Vermilia V. Wheeler died in Healdsburg, Cal., June 27, 1915, at the home of her son, Dr. I. A. Wheeler. She was born near North Brookfield, N. Y., May 24, 1840. In 1857 she was married to Nathan C. Wheeler. Her parents were among those who embraced the 1844 message, and so she was reared in a knowledge of present truth. Sister Wheeler was a devoted wife and mother. C. S. PROUT. GASKINS.—Mary Virginia Barlow was born Jan. 13, 1867, in Isle of Wight County, Virginia. At the age of twelve she united with Churchland Baptist Church. She was married to Thomas D. Gaskins Oct. 18, 1894. Several years ago Sister Gaskins accepted present truth, and the Portsmouth church stands on a lot secured from her. Death came June 29, 1915, as a merciful release from prolonged suffering. Her husband, one sister, and five children survive. W. C. MOFFETT. PHILLIPS.—Gilman Phillips was born in Hollis, Maine, August, 1829, and died April 11, 1915, having attained the ripe age of eighty-five years. Brother Phillips attended the meetings of the Adventists in 1844, and in 1867, after reading a tract on the Sabbath question, he began to keep the Sabbath, and maintained an active and devoted Christian life. Brother Phillips's confidence in the Lord and his special message for this age never wavered, and in the hour of his death he gained a renewed assurance of complete victory. He will be missed by those who knew him, and especially by his faithful companion, who survives him. S. J. HERSUM. ANDREWS.—Edwin Julius Andrews, son of Charles M. and Marie D. Andrews, was born in Battle Creek, Mich., May 12, 1900, and was instantly killed by lightning, at Takoma Park, D. C., July 19, 1915, aged 15 years, 2 months, and 7 days. Edwin was taught from childhood to love the truths of the third angel's message. About three years ago he gave his heart to God, was baptized, and became a member of the church at Takoma Park. He was an exemplary Christian boy, faithful in the church and Sabbath school, and was greatly loved by all. His sudden death is mourned by a father, mother, sister, and brother, and by many friends; but they sorrow in hope. As we laid him to rest in the silence of the tomb, we were comforted with the blessed assurance that the One who holds the keys to the grave is soon to return and awaken the faithful to a life of immortality and bliss in the kingdom of God. Words of comfort were spoken at the funeral by Elder A. G. Daniells and the writer. G. B. THOMPSON. JONES.—Thomas Jones, son of Brother and Sister Evan Jones, of Franklinville, N. J., was drowned July 3, 1915, at the age of 12 years, 6 months, and 7 days. Thomas was a good boy, and loved the Lord. A. R. SANDBORN. OSENBAUGH.—Mary J. Osenbaugh, wife of James M. Osenbaugh, died at her home, in Hartford City, Ind., June 16, 1915, aged 67 years and 9 months. About thirty years ago she accepted the third angel's message, and we believe that she sleeps in Jesus. Her husband, seven children, and three sisters survive. W. A. YOUNG. JONES.—John L. Jones was born in Butler County, Ohio, in 1843, and died at the Indiana Soldiers' Home, June 11, 1915. He was married to Eva Vandel, of Arlington, Ind., in 1873. Of their six children two survive. He became interested in present truth while the writer was conducting a series of meetings at the home. W. A. YOUNG. SMITH.—Lee Elton Smith was born in Groton, S. Dak., Feb. 9, 1890, and died at the hospital in Lacombe, Alberta, Canada, June 23, 1915. He was a dutiful son, but never made any profession of religion until face to face with the last enemy. Then he called upon God, and believed that he was accepted. The parents, three brothers, and two sisters survive. Words of consolation were spoken by the writer. P. P. ADAMS. McCULLOCH.—Mary C. Barrows was born sixty-three years ago in Canada, and died July 3, 1915, in Lodi, Cal. She was married to John A. McCulloch in 1872. Mother was a faithful Seventh-day Adventist for thirty-seven years. She labored as a self-supporting worker in Mexico for seven years, and her heart and means were always in the work of God. Four children remain, comforted by the blessed hope. MARY McCULLOCH HANLEY. MOBERG.—Elizabeth Moberg, née Ryerson, beloved wife of Edwin Moberg, fell asleep after a long illness, in Grand Haven, Mich., June 20, 1915. She was born in Porsgrund, Norway, Nov. 7, 1873. She came to America with her parents at the age of ten years. In 1888 she accepted present truth in Chicago, Ill., under the labors of Elder J. E. Hanson, and continued faithful to the end. Her death is mourned by her husband, one sister, and one brother. C. F. McVAGH. WHITEHEAD.—Minnie Belle Martin was born in Alma, Nebr., March 30, 1875, and died near Atlanta, Nebr., July 9, 1915. On June 5, 1895, she was united in marriage with W. H. Whitehead, who, with their seven children, is left to mourn the loss of a loving companion and mother. At the age of twelve she accepted the third angel's message, and her faith and courage were strong until death. Words of comfort from Rev. 14:13 were spoken by the writer. A. F. KIRK. GOODELL.—Annie A. Goodell was born Aug. 5, 1848, and died in Bellingham, Wash., June 5, 1915. The early years of her life were spent in Portage, Wis., but at the age of twenty-five she came to Washington, and later was married to Henry Martin Goodell. Five of their seven children survive. About thirty years ago she accepted present truth through the labors of Elder C. L. Boyd. She fell asleep in the “blessed hope.” DANIEL NETTLETON. FARLEY.—Anna C. Farley was born Sept. 26, 1883, and died June 7, 1915. She was educated in the public schools of Philadelphia, graduated from normal school, and taught in that city for nine years. During the summer of 1913 she attended a tent meeting conducted by Elder E. E. Harter, and with her parents and brother accepted present truth. She was an earnest Christian, and was faithful in church work. Her bereaved friends and relatives sorrow, but in hope. J. S. WASHBURN. Kentucky Conference Association
By B. W. Brown; C. L. Bainer
NOTICE is hereby given that a meeting of the Seventh-day Adventist Conference Association of Kentucky will be held at 10:30 A. M., Tuesday, Aug. 17, 1915, on the camp ground at Nicholasville, Ky., for the transaction of such business as may properly come before the association. B. W. Brown, President;
C. L. Bainer, Secretary. Missouri Conference Association
By J. S. Rouse; M. L. Meehan
The first annual meeting of the Missouri Conference Association of Seventh-day Adventists (a legal corporation) will be held on the camp ground, in Columbia, Mo., at 10 A. M., Monday, Aug. 9, 1915, for the election of officers, and the transaction of any other business that may properly come before the meeting. J. S. ROUSE, President; M. L. MEEHAN, Secretary. Oklahoma Conference Corporation of Seventh-Day Adventists
By JOHN ISAAC; W. L. ADAMS
NOTICE is hereby given that the annual meeting of the Oklahoma Conference Corporation of Seventh-day Adventists is called to convene at 10 A. M., Aug. 26, 1915, on the camp ground at Oklahoma City, Okla., to elect a board of five trustees and transact such other business as may properly come before its constituency. JOHN ISAAC, President; W. L. ADAMS, Secretary. Ohio Conference Association
By E. K. Slade; W. J. Venen
THE annual session of the Ohio Conference Association of the Seventh-day Adventist Church will be held in Mount Vernon, Ohio, in connection with the State conference and camp meeting, to elect the board of trustees and to transact such other business as the constituency may elect. All accredited delegates to the Ohio Conference are delegates to the association. The first meeting will be held at 10:30 A. M., Monday, Aug. 16, 1915. E. K. SLADE, President;
W. J. VENEN, Secretary. Nebraska Conference
By D. U. Hale; Mrs. F. A. Washburn
THE Nebraska Conference of Seventh-day Adventists will hold its thirty-eighth annual session at Hastings, Nebr., in connection with the camp meeting, Aug. 19-20, 1915. The purpose of this meeting is to elect officers for the ensuing year, and to transact such other business as may properly come before the conference. The first meeting will be called at 9 A. M., Friday, August 20. Let every church be fully represented at that meeting. D. U. HALE, President; MRS. F. A. WASHBURN, Secretary.