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Temperance Opportunists

By Editor

THAT is what we ought to be; ready at all times to enter the field and strike a blow for that grand old cause. This involves our being prepared for the opportunity. It is not ours to create the opportunities, for they are being multiplied more rapidly than we can meet them, but it is for us to step in every time it is possible and do what we can. Here is the opportunity of national importance and almost nation-wide, and here is the ammunition,—the special Temperance number of the Signs. Of course it will be given the widest use in the conference wherein the issue is to be met this year, and will doubtless play a big part in the campaigns there, but one good look at the paper will convince any one that it will make good ammunition for any locality. The price, too, will go a long way in giving it a wide circulation.

The matter it contains will be new and fresh, right from our best writers and from those in the front of the temperance battle. It will have convincing facts and figures for the producer, showing him a better way; lessons for the retailer, picturing his business, position, and influence in their true light; and words of help and courage for the consumer, and his family and home. The voter, too, the most important of all, will clearly see his way, and can intelligently cast his influence where it will make for good government, good men, and good homes. The illustrations will be new and original, and a pleasing and appropriate variety.

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Camp Meeting for the Colored Believers in Georgia

By J. W. Manns

THIS year we have decided to hold our annual camp meeting at Macon, Ga. Every possible arrangement will be made for the comfort and convenience of all who may attend. An ideal spot will be chosen for the camp ground, and sufficient tents and rooms will be provided for all who are fortunate enough to be present. It is always a special pleasure to see the faces of new believers at our annual gathering, and this year will be no exception to the rule. New believers from every point will be expected to attend their first Seventh-day Adventist camp meeting this year at Macon. We trust that every one will pray for God's richest blessings to attend the services. Let each one come prepared to take an active part in the work, praying earnestly that the unconverted may be saved to serve the King.

Camp meeting for the white people will be held at the same time in the same city. This will insure us good help from the union conference and the North American Division Conference. Strong colored workers will come in from other States to help in the instructions. Meetings for the benefit of children will be conducted each day.

The date of the meeting has been fixed for August 20-30. Those wishing rooms or tents should write at once to the undersigned, addressing him at 2419 Burroughs St., Savannah, Ga. Let all plan to be on the grounds the first day of the meeting. We should not miss a single service, for the meetings are all designed to promote our spiritual life. It is a blessed privilege to meet together each year at our camp meeting to receive instructions better to prepare us to perform the work that God has committed to our hands.

J. W. MANNS.

Western New York Conference Association

Notice is hereby given that the annual meeting of the Western New York Conference Association of Seventh-day Adventists will be held on the camp ground at Salamanca, N. Y., the first session being appointed for 9 A. M., June 25, 1914. H. W. Carr, President; T. B. Westbrook, Secretary.

South Texas Conference Association

NOTICE is hereby given that the annual meeting of the South Texas Conference Association of Seventh-day Adventists (incorporated) will be held on the camp ground, in connection with the conference and camp meeting, at Houston, July 23 to Aug. 3, 1914. The first meeting of the association will be at 10 A. M., July 27.

J. A. LELAND, President; C. C. MATTISON, Secretary.

Obituaries

Bartley.—Died at Sunset, Saskatchewan, Canada, May 13, 1914, William Bartley, in his sixty-eighth year. He was born in the province of Ontario, March 7, 1847. After spending some time in Manitoba, the family moved to Sunset, a few years ago, and there Brother Bartley lived until his death. Less than a year ago he embraced present truth, and greatly rejoiced in the hope of a soon-coming Saviour. He is survived by his wife and four children. We feel sure that he sleeps in Jesus, and that he will arise clothed with immortality in the resurrection morning.

A. C. Gilbert.

Robinson.—Harrison Robinson was born Dec. 7, 1840, and died May 22, 1914, at Topeka, Kans. He served his country during the Civil War. In 1886 he was married to Matilda Jane Turner, and six children were born to this union, five of whom, with the wife and mother, survive. The deceased accepted present truth in 1869, under the labors of Elder Isaac Sanborn, while living in Wisconsin, and was faithful to the end. He was an invalid during the last thirteen years of his life, and it was a great grief to him that he could not always be present at Sabbath services. He fell asleep in the blessed hope.

W. W. Stebbins.

THE WORK

By Editor

AND THE WORKERS

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A Testimony to the Protestant Magazine

PASTOR H. S. SHAW, president of the Western Canadian Union Conference, writes: "I consider the Protestant Magazine the cleanest, fairest, strongest, and most reliable journal of its kind in the field. I have failed yet to see any statement in its columns which has not been respectful, although having to deal with the most critical questions and aggravating conditions. No doubt the Roman fraternity dreads its influence more than that of any other publication in the world, because of its high standard, which holds it above the field of vituperation and billingsgate, in placing before an intelligent public the inner workings and cunning of the papal program. Its utterances appeal to the sober judgment of the thinking world. May the Lord bless you greatly in this important work."

A Rare Visit to Brazil

A visit of a minister in some of our mission fields is a very rare treat to the believers. In a recent letter, Elder F. W. Spies, of Brazil, stated that he was on his way to Para, Brazil, where several had been waiting three years for baptism. This city is on the Amazon, being the chief port of northern Brazil.

Enoch Family Returns to America

By Editor

We note that Elder Geo. F. Enoch and wife and their daughter Pearl left Bombay for the States, May 11, for a year's furlough. They come across the Pacific, by way of China and Japan, their old home being in the State of Washington.

Peace in the Midst of Strife

AN unsettled state of affairs is presented by the international situation at the present time. The Mexican revolution and counter-revolution and the peace parley in relation thereto drag wearily on. The end seems quite as far from sight as at the beginning. Only the great Arbiter of all knows the outcome. Italy has been passing through a great industrial war, in which mobs of determined strikers and revolutionists have come into open conflict with the government troops. In one province the revolution took on an organized form, and freedom from the central government was declared. At the present writing the government appears to have the situation well in hand. These conditions are representative of similar conditions on a smaller scale existing in nearly all parts of the earth. The spirit of disquietude, unrest, and strife fills the hearts of men. These conditions are omens of the coming storm which will sweep over this earth. How gratifying that in the midst of the strife the children of God may find peace in him.

Questions and Answers Department

By Editor

We begin in this number of the REVIEW a Questions and Answers department. To the extent of our ability, we shall be glad to answer any inquiries from our readers which would be appropriate to consider in this department. The editors of the REVIEW, however, have long since come to the conclusion that their judgment is far from infallible. Hence they must ask that their expression of opinion be considered on its merits and never in an arbitrary or dogmatic sense. It will be the aim of us who are in the office to study together with our brethren who are in the field.

Solusi Mission, South Africa

In a personal letter from Brother W. C. Walston, we learn something of the condition of the work at Solusi. He wrote May 5:—

"We are all well here in Solusi. There is much sickness in some of the other stations. The last we heard, Elder Sturdevant, at Tsungwesi, was down with fever again. Brother and Sister Anderson, at Pemba, are improving. I have sent our helpers, Brother and Sister Wilson, to their assistance, and Brother and Sister Robinson, just from the States, are here with us. We did not think it best for them to go farther up country just at present. They seem to like it here and enjoy their work, which is school work mostly.

"We are having a very poor season, and crops are nearly a failure. There has been little rain during the whole season, and none for nearly three months. Our crops are cut short, as we shall have only about one fourth of a crop to harvest. The weather is cool and dry, and feed and water all over this section of Rhodesia are already getting short, although the dry season has just begun. I am perplexed to know what to do with our cattle and where funds are coming from to meet our expenses during the coming year. The Lord will provide in some manner, and we must trust him.

"Many of the farmers are becoming very much discouraged, and wish to sell their farms. Three years of drought is a serious matter, and just how we shall come out at the end of the dry season, I cannot say.

"Our school work is prospering, and also other lines of work except our agricultural work. We are not discouraged."

Progress in the Pacific Union

A NOTE from Elder E. E. Andross, president of the Pacific Union Conference, says: "Our work is progressing well in this union. The camp meeting just held in the Central California Conference was a very successful one. The Lord abundantly blessed in the meeting. We have greatly appreciated the visit of Elder Daniells at Loma Linda and Glendale."

Work Advancing in Iowa

In a recent letter Elder A. R. Ogden, president of the Iowa Conference, says of the work in that field: "I am glad to report that the work in the Iowa Conference is onward. Between seventy-five and one hundred have accepted the message since our union conference meetings in January. Finances are coming up as well as could be expected under the circumstances, and the future looks bright."

Revolution Hinders Work in Haiti

IN a letter dated June 7, Elder Albert F. Prieger, of Haiti, says: “We are still in the throes of the revolution, and although the fighting is all in the interior, yet it affects us very much; for since January 1 we have not been able to send our canvassers out to sell books, and from all appearances the time of peace is still a long way off. Our Haitien workers certainly need the prayers of all. So do not forget us.”

Exploring the Kongo Border

THE first word from Elder J. C. and Mrs. Rogers since they started from Nyasaland for the Tanganyika country is contained in a cable message which recently reached the South African Union headquarters at Cape Town, as follows: “Exploring Kongo border. Fine country. Good health.”

Casey Sailing for England and Africa

THIS week Brother J. P. and Mrs. Casey, of Loma Linda, Cal., are sailing from New York for England and South Africa. Brother Casey is called to take the secretaryship of the South African Tract Society.

New Mission Fields Entered

By Editor

IN the reports soon to appear in the World-wide Field department, three new fields are reported recently entered by workers with the third angel's message. These are Nigeria, in West Africa, the Solomon Islands of the South Pacific, and the great populous province of Szechuan, China. We know these indications of progress will bring cheer to all hearts.

Preparing the Harvest Ingathering Number

By Editor

ONE of our artist brethren, Brother J. H. Goodrich, of New Jersey, has been spending some time with us in Takoma Park, in counsel and work upon the forthcoming Harvest Ingathering number of the REVIEW. Already matter for this number is being put in type, and the art work is well under way.

Victory Amid Trials in Russia

Writing from St. Petersburg, Russia, Elder O. E. Reinke adds the paragraph: “The work in this land is onward amid all the varied difficulties. We are experiencing so many trials and deliverances that we count them as daily occurrences in our work. Often workers are called to police headquarters or before courts; but while they have to stand alone, as it were, with police and priests against them, still God marvelously gives them the victory. In two cities we have just had such trials, but at the end the victory fell on our side, for which we praise God.” Thus where the difficulties abound, the grace of God and his help yet more abound.