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Earlier text: Closing the Year's Campaign Work

Obituaries

GOSNELL.— Henry Gosnell died December 1, 1911. His wife, one daughter, and one son are left to mourn. Mrs. Minnie Sype spoke comforting words from 1 Cor. 15: 55, to the sorrowing relatives and friends. J. W. Dorcas assisted in the services.

HUNT.— Eugene Hunt was born July 18, 1867, and died Nov. 21, 1911, at Frankfort, Kans., aged 44 years, 4 months, and 3 days. He was brought up in this message, and was greatly loved by all his friends and relatives. Funeral services were held at Valley Junction. Three sisters survive him. Words of comfort, based upon 1 Thess. 4: 16-18, were spoken by the writer. LOUIS DREWS.

TUTTLE.— Died at Creston, Iowa, Dec. 5, 1911, Mrs. Nellie Tuttle, aged 53 years. She accepted the third angel’s message about twenty years ago under the labors of Elder Washburn, and was an earnest, active worker in the church. Her husband and four daughters survive. The funeral service and interment took place at Mt. Etna, Iowa. Words of comfort were spoken by the writer. M. N. CAMPBELL.

CARLSON.— Albert Carlson was born May 24, 1882, in Sundsvall, Sweden, and died Aug. 4, 1911, at the home of his sister in Crow Wing, Minn. He devoted his life to the Master’s work, and was prepared to die. His father and mother, two sisters, and four brothers mourn. Words of comfort were spoken by Elder G. W. Young. MRS. ESTHER RENSTROM.

EMERY.— John Emery was born in Holderness, N. H., Nov. 22, 1829, and died at Bruno, Minn., Dec. 9, 1911, aged 82 years and 17 days. He was a believer in the third angel’s message for over fifty years, and a faithful follower of the Lord until he fell asleep in the blessed hope. His wife, three daughters, and one son survive. Words of comfort were spoken from 2 Tim. 4: 6-8. A. W. KUEHL.

MEGGISON.— Catherine Meggison was born in Montreal, Canada, May 7, 1833, and died in Kalamazoo, Mich., Oct. 21, 1911. Forty years ago she accepted present truth, and in 1879 came to Battle Creek, Mich., that three of her nieces might have the advantages of a Christian education. One sister dearly loved this truth, and spent much time in prayer. She fell asleep in the hope of a soon-coming Saviour. The writer conducted the funeral services. A. C. BOURDEAU.

HAGAR.— Sarah S. Hagar died at Newelltown, Pa., Dec. 1, 1911, aged 79 years, 4 months, 27 days. Twenty-four years ago she accepted present truth as a result of tent-meetings held near her home, and united with the church at Roaring Branch, Pa. She was a faithful member until her death. She is survived by two sons and two daughters. They are comforted by the assurance that their loved one sleeps in Jesus. Funeral services were conducted by the writer. M. W. DEL’HORBE.

SCHAUPP.— Catherine Schaupp died at Chesaning, Mich., Dec. 9, 1911. She was born in Germany, July 17, 1841. When eleven years of age she came to America, and seven years later was married to Charles Schaupp. To them were born seven children, six of whom are left, with an aged father, to mourn the loss of their loved one. Sister Schaupp was a faithful member of the Seventh-day Adventist Church for fifty-one years. We hope to meet her in the first resurrection. Words of comfort were spoken by the writer from Matt. 3: 16. T. L. THUEMLER.

SPENCER.— Jane M. Spencer was born near Delta, Fulton Co., Ohio, Oct. 4, 1842, and died Nov. 28, 1911. Most of her life was spent on the old homestead there. About four years ago she attended a series of meetings conducted near her home, avowed her faith in the third angel’s message, and was baptized, uniting with the Seventh-day Adventist Church. Sister Spencer’s delight was in meeting with those of like faith, and in speaking to others, in her modest way, of the message which she had learned to love. She died in bright hope of life beyond the tomb. Funeral services were conducted by the writer. J. W. SHULTZ.

WARNER.— Died at Miami, Fla., Dec. 8, 1911, Dr. Jekiel W. Warner, aged 85 years, 10 months, and 2 days. Dr. Warner was born in Canfield, Ohio, Feb. 5, 1827. At the age of seventeen he began the study of medicine, continuing in the medical profession until the year 1900. His services were much prized as a physician, as is evidenced by letters from old patients. Eleven years ago, becoming incapacitated by reason of age, he gave up his practise. A little over a year ago one of our canvassers sold him a copy of “Bible Footlights,” from which he learned the truth, uniting with the Seventh-day Adventist Church at Miami about four months before his death. He fought a good fight, and we believe now rests in hope of Christ’s soon coming. The funeral was conducted by the writer on December 9. Text, Isa. 57: 1, 2. R. W. PARMELE.

LARKINS.— Died Nov. 26, 1911, Cynthia Larkins, aged 81 years, 4 months, and 18 days. She was born on July 8, 1830, and at the age of fifteen became a Christian and united with the Methodist Church. In 1882 she first heard the third angel’s message and at once accepted it. One son, a brother, a sister, and many friends are left to mourn, but they mourn not as those who have no hope. The writer spoke words of comfort to a large and attentive audience, from the words found in Mark 14: 8, “She hath done what she could.” F. M. ROBERTS.

HENRY.— On Nov. 26, 1911, Kate, the beloved wife of R. S. Henry, died in the Good Samaritan Hospital at Zanesville, Ohio, aged 35 years and 3 months. During her brief illness she suffered much, but bore this trial with Christian fortitude and courage. Seven years ago she embraced the third angel’s message, and her daily life bore testimony to her firm belief in the soon coming of Christ. Her husband and two children are left to mourn. Funeral services were conducted by Elder F. H. Henderson. His remarks were based on 1 Thess. 4: 16. FLORENCE P. HENDERSON.

SANDERS.— Lydia A. More was born Sept. 9, 1844, in Summit County, Ohio. She died Nov. 25, 1911, aged 67 years, 2 months, and 16 days. In 1869 she was married to Joseph K. Sanders and to them were born eight children, all of whom are living. About nineteen years ago Sister Sanders accepted present truth and united with the Seventh-day Adventist Church at Akron, Ohio, of which she remained a faithful member until her death. Her children, together with eleven brothers and sisters and many friends, mourn their loss. Funeral services were conducted by the writer, the text being Rev. 14: 13. FRANCIS M. FAIRCHILD.

STANFORD.— Chester A. Stanford was born in Meadville, Pa., July 19, 1839. When a little more than twenty years of age, he was united in marriage with Miss Cornelia Cook. To this union was born one son. Mrs. Stanford died when her child was but a babe, and shortly after this Mr. Stanford, with his infant son, moved to Ohio and settled in Norwalk. In 1872 he was married to Miss Theresa Reeder. To them were born two sons and one daughter. About thirty-six years ago Mr. Stanford was converted and joined the Seventh-day Adventist Church at Norwalk, of which he remained a member until his death, Nov. 24, 1911. O. F. BUTCHER.

Address

Mail for C. A. Hansen should now be addressed to 107 Sycamore St., Grand Rapids, Mich., instead of to 394 Wealthy Ave., as formerly.

The New Year

By Editor

THIS number completes Volume 88. Another year has been numbered with the past. We believe that our readers have obtained real spiritual food, and in consequence help and strength, from the excellent matter which has been placed before them in the columns of the REVIEW during the past year. Surely no one can read our general church paper, from week to week, without feeling his heart thrill as he notes the onward sweep of this great movement with which we are connected, and the marvelous and unmistakable ways by which, in the providence of God, openings have been created in every land. God's wondrous working is not confined to the past. He is working in behalf of his truth to-day as wondrously as he did for Israel of old in opening before them the Red Sea. His workings are not always in the same channel. He does not move always in the same path, and that is the reason we fail to recognize what he is doing.

The editors of the REVIEW will seek to make the coming year, as far as possible, one of faithful record in the onward progress of the work. Some excellent things will be presented in articles which have already been arranged for, from some of our leading brethren. We earnestly ask the cooperation of our workers throughout the field, and of all of our readers, in making the paper what it should be in God's great purpose in the year to come. Write and tell us what the Lord is doing in your field, of the living experience he is giving you or your associates. Pass on to others the revelations of God to your own soul. This will prove a word fitly spoken and seed planted in good ground, which will spring up in some heart unto life eternal. We heartily wish and pray for all our readers a happy and blessed new year.

ELDER C. P. LILLIE reports the arrival of himself and Mrs. Lillie at Shanghai, China, after a fair voyage across the Pacific. “We were most cordially received by the brethren,” he writes, “and feel wonderfully at home and of good courage.”

Greetings from German East Africa

A BELATED greeting for the week of prayer comes in from Elder E. Kotz, of German East Africa. It is a wonderful testimony to the power of the truth that he sends us. The Lord is pouring out the latter rain upon the waste places:—

“German East Africa sends its greetings. Some days ago we celebrated the Lord’s Supper with a good congregation. Hearing these souls rescued from heathenism singing and praying, I thought of the time four years ago, when, as we climbed the mountains to reach them, they uttered their war-cry, ‘The enemy comes!’ What a contrast now by the power of God’s truth! I have just baptized eleven more. Over sixty are preparing for baptism. The Lord is good.”

The Boston Herald of November 28 notes with much commendation a dinner given to Dr. Wiley, chief of the National Health Bureau, with Mrs. Wiley, at Melrose, Mass., by the New England Sanitarium.

Ministerial Institute in England

A word from Elder A. G. Daniells, who with Elder G. B. Thompson, is engaged in ministerial institute work in England, says: “Our institute has opened with an attendance of between sixty and seventy. Every minister in Great Britain is here, I believe. The Lord was with us yesterday (December 12), the first day of the meeting. We plan to leave for home on the ‘Olympic,’ December 20. This would bring Brother Daniells to New York December 28.

Seventh-day Adventists on Pitcairn Island

THE “Statesman’s Year Book” for 1911 (issued annually in London) says of Pitcairn Island:—

“Area 2 square miles, population, in 1904, 169 (77 male and 92 female). The affairs of the island are conducted by a parliament of 7 members with a president, a vice-president, and a judge. In religion the islanders (descendants of the mutineers of the ‘Bounty’) are Seventh-day Adventists.”

Brother Allen to Lead Canadian Colporteur Work

LAST week Brother and Sister E. R. Allen, of the Foreign Mission Seminary, left Washington for Canada. Brother Allen goes to take the general field agency for the colporteur work in the Canadian Union.

The Final Story of the Apostle Paul

By Editor

The excellent articles from the pen of Mrs. E. G. White, paralleling the Sabbath-school lessons, have been read we are sure with great interest. One more article completes the account of the work of the apostle Paul, closing with his final martyrdom in Rome. This will appear in our next issue.

A Review of Our Little Friend

By Editor

ONE of the brightest little papers which has come to our table is the New-year's copy of Our Little Friend, published at Mountain View, Cal. This New-year's number has a beautiful cover design, and is filled with excellent instruction throughout. In the prospectus for the new year some splendid things are promised for the boys and girls for 1912. Every family of Seventh-day Adventists should have a copy of this excellent child's paper for the coming year.

Famine in West Siberia

From West Siberia, Elder H. K. Loebsack reports much suffering by famine. People write him for help, “otherwise we must hunger.” “I can say nothing in reply,” he adds, “for our treasury is depleted.” The long, severe winter will be a hard one in the stricken regions.

Spicer to Labor in South America

ELDER W. A. SPICER left Washington this week to sail from New Orleans for Panama and South America. He goes in answer to earnest calls from this field for General Conference help, attending the union conference and general meetings to be held during the next few months. Brother Spicer’s long and varied experience in the work will make his labors in South America of great value in uniting with Elder J. W. Westphal in building up the general interests of the work. He will be absent from this country during the winter months.

The Acts of the Apostles

By Editor

There has been an earnest demand for the book “Sketches From the Life of Paul,” by Mrs. E. G. White, which for several years has been out of print. We are glad to announce that much of the excellent instruction contained in this book is incorporated into a new book from the pen of Sister White, called “The Acts of the Apostles.” This new book will meet a long-felt want, and, used in connection with the study of the book of Acts and the New Testament record, will throw a great deal of light upon the Bible story of the work of the apostles. The book is intensely interesting throughout, and should be given a wide circulation.

The 1912 Year Book

MATTER for the Year Book is now ready for printing. United States revisions if forwarded at once may be inserted. Let all desiring to make corrections forward them immediately to H. E. Rogers, Takoma Park, D. C.

The Week of Prayer

By W. T. Knox

REPORTS of a very encouraging nature concerning both the week of prayer and the Harvest Ingathering campaign are being received at our office. Among these, many speak of the precious experiences enjoyed by the writers during the meetings, and the real revival spirit which seemed to prevail in their meetings.

Reports from churches, as well as individuals, indicate that satisfactory results are being attained in the Harvest Ingathering campaign. From one church comes word that in their first effort $150 was obtained. One sister reports having secured $30, while from another comes a report of over $200, with work still to be done. A brother in the West sends us $1,000 as an annual offering, which we hope may be indicative of a liberal general offering.

There are still some copies of the special Signs at the Pacific Press that can be secured by any who desire to continue the work further. W. T. Knox.

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