p. 21 | Review and Herald, Vol. 87, No. 52. (12/29/1910)

The Summary

By E. R. P.

As we draw near the close of the year, it is with great satisfaction and thanksgiving to God that we see many evidences, not only in the summaries, but also in the organization and plans throughout the field, that the missionary and publishing work is gathering strength each month and each year as we hasten on toward the end of the conflict.

The accompanying summary is the best we have ever published for the month of November, even though we have received no reports from the North Pacific and Canadian unions, and only fragmentary reports from South America and the West Indies. During this winter season, when traffic is slow, and mails are delayed both by sea and land, and when our general men are pressed with convention and institute work, it is difficult to get all the reports in on time. The reports that are omitted will appear in the summary next month.

We appreciate very much, however, the faithfulness of our workers in the field, and the good order and promptness which bring to us with almost perfect regularity, such a fine number of reports from all parts of the world as are displayed in the accompanying summary.

We invite your attention particularly to the comparative summary, in which are shown the total sales for each month in parallel columns for the past six years. These are not cold figures; they represent the steady, onward march of the third angel's message around the world, and the faithful reports of a steadily growing band of house-to-house missionaries.

May the Lord greatly bless all these workers, and give them courage of heart and increased success with the beginning of the new year. E. R. P.

An Experience in South America

By N. Z. T.

WRITING from Argentina, Brother Max Trummer says: “You will have heard that we are having another revolution in Uruguay. When I came here to attend the meeting at Buenos Aires, the ports were closed, and Brother Maas and I had to get passports in the Gefatura before we could take the boat. This revolution will hinder the boys in their delivery now, as the men are all hiding themselves. Brother —— is hiding at his uncle’s. He wanted to go to the workers’ meeting very much, but could not get away because he is a Uruguayan. He must postpone his delivery of ‘Patriarchs and Prophets’ at least a month. The boys who are canvassing for ‘Home and Health’ will go to Colonia Suiza, and stop with our brethren there for a time. We can not do anything, as the horses are taken away from the farmers, the same as last year.” N. Z. T.

Neighborhood Missionaries

By C. G. Bellah

THE question is often asked: “What can I do for my neighbor?” Let Holy Writ answer: “These are the things that ye shall do; speak ye every man the truth to his neighbor.” Zech. 8:16.

How can we be clear, and not give some time at least to enlightening our neighbors with present truth? “Withhold not good from them to whom it is due, when it is in the power of thine hand to do it.” Prov. 3:27. Yet you say: “I can’t do it. I can’t sell books to my neighbors.”

Last week we sold a copy of “Great Controversy” to a minister almost within earshot of an Adventist brother; another to a man almost within a stone’s throw of his home; and a third to a carpenter actually helping this good brother build his own house. We placed two more books in a Catholic home, near neighbors to another good brother. We were much pleased to learn that these brethren were held in high esteem by their neighbors. God gives prestige with the people, that we may reach them with this truth.

If one thousand Seventh-day Adventists in this conference would each sell a dozen of our truth-laden books to as many of their neighbors, books would have to be shipped in by the car-load, and tens of thousands of persons would soon know that the second coming of Jesus is near.

Brethren, when shall we finish this work and go home to glory? Don’t you want to lay down the heavy cross, and take up the glittering crown? Come, join us, and work for your neighbors all round the world. Don’t delay. Write to your field agent for instructions. C. G. Bellah.

The Power of Gospel Literature

By H. H. Cobban

WHEREIN lies the power of gospel literature, and of our denominational literature especially? All literature is powerful; but when it contains the last message that God is sending to the world, then God's power stands behind it in a special manner. There are many persons who will read this message who would not listen to a minister. One writer has said: “The books never tire in their message. They never grow angry. They speak the same truth again and again. They never answer back. How many they have thus won to the truth who would have seen something in the living preacher, in tone, or manner, or expression, to offend, or repel, or weary!” Shall we not as a people appreciate and use this agency that God has given us?

H. H. COBBAN.

Wants to Keep the Collar On

By N. Z. T.

We take the following paragraph from a personal letter from Brother V. O. Cole, written while recovering from his recent severe illness. We thank God for the spirit of consecration and faithfulness which this paragraph reveals:—

“I arrived home from the Florida Sanitarium one week ago to-day. I am gradually recovering from my hard attack of autointoxication, as the doctor calls it. At one time it was a question whether I would live through it or not; but the Lord is good, and here I am at home, attending to my correspondence once more. During my sickest moments, when about half delirious, the happiest thought that came to me was that I fell in the harness. This blessed truth has done so much for me that no greater punishment could come to me than to be told that I could have no more part in its proclamation. There may come a time when I can not do so much as I have done; but, as I have heard Elder J. N. Loughborough say, ‘I want to be permitted to keep the collar on, anyway.’ I have been connected with the canvassing work without a single break for about fifteen years; so you can easily understand that it has become a large part of my very life.”

N. Z. T.

A. J. S. B

By A. J. S. B.

From the Field

BROTHER CHARLES LAKE, of the Signs of the Times office, reports most encouraging success with the Present Truth series of the Signs weekly. He says: “Every mail continues to bring subscriptions to this series. Our mailing-list has been increased by ten thousand. Many of those ordering clubs assure us of confidence in the Signs, and of support.” This series means an assured circulation of 250,000 more copies of the Signs than it would otherwise have enjoyed.

REPLYING to our General Letter No. 2, giving the experiences of one of our field missionary secretaries, Brother F. F. Byington, manager of the International Publishing Association, says: “We were much interested in reading the experiences of the field missionary secretary which you sent us. What a blessing it would be to our work if we had more such workers as he! We sincerely hope that more such workers may be developed in the future, particularly among our foreign churches.”

MANY of our readers often express a desire to do some practical missionary work, but say they do not know just what to do. To all such we offer the suggestion of taking the January Life and Health to all mothers in their community. Mothers will not only buy it, but will ever feel grateful to the one who brings it to them. The January issue of Life and Health is a mother’s number, a large part of it being devoted to answering the question, “Can we save the babies?” You can save life, and bless many homes, by the simple service of placing the January number of Life and Health in the hands of mothers. Order a few copies, and distribute them in your neighborhood.

BROTHER J. R. FERREN, the missionary secretary of the Pacific Union Conference, recently inaugurated a campaign in behalf of the REVIEW in connection with the week of prayer services. Personal correspondence has been taken up with church elders and librarians, urging the importance of placing “the REVIEW in every Sabbath-keeping home.” As he says, the success of this campaign “will be one of the greatest means of spiritual help which can come to our people.” Church elders and librarians desiring to know who are, and who are not, taking the REVIEW in their church should apply to their conference tract society office for this information, which will enable them to work intelligently.

“A FEW weeks ago, when the National Canadian Apple Show was held here” (Vancouver, British Columbia), writes Miss Bertha Lofstad, secretary of the British Columbia Tract Society, “the young people of one of our churches purchased fifteen hundred tracts, and pasted on the front of each tract a little slip, on which were printed the following words: ‘Apples of Gold. Preserve and Eat in Spare Moments. Address Apples of Gold Library, 1708 Maple St., Vancouver, British Columbia, for catalogue.’ These were given out at the entrance of the building, and also inside. One man who received one of the tracts sent in to-day for fifty cents’ worth of ‘Apples of Gold. Perserve and Eat’ (his exact words). We do not know how much good these little tracts may do.” There are many other ways in which these “silent messengers” may be used with telling effect. They are now put up in practical, assorted packages, costing fifty cents, one dollar, and five dollars. Order from your conference tract society.

A. J. S. B

Business Notices

THIS department is conducted especially for the accommodation of the Seventh-day Adventist readers of this paper.

No advertisements of “agents wanted,” or “partners wanted,” and no “promotion” nor “colonization” enterprises, will be printed in this column. Brief business notices will be published, subject to the discretion of the publishers, and on compliance with the following—

Conditions

Any person unknown to the managers of this paper must send with his advertisement satisfactory written recommendation. The fact that one is a subscriber does not necessarily make him “known” to the managers, nor constitute sufficient recommendation. Such recommendation should come from one of our ministers, or from the elder of a Seventh-day Adventist church. It is not enough to refer to some individual by name. Secure his recommendation in writing, and send it.

We open no accounts for advertising, and cash must accompany each order. A charge of one dollar will be made for each insertion of forty words or less. Each additional word, initial, or group of figures in excess of forty, will cost three cents. No discount for several insertions.

WANTED.—To correspond with Seventh-day Adventist capable of taking full charge of steam laundry. References required. Address E. G. Fulton, 259 South Hill St., Los Angeles, Cal.

PIANOS.—Good pianos for church, home, or school, direct from factory, at saving of nearly one third, freight prepaid. Address, for particulars, J. W. Donaldson, 197 Central Ave., St. Paul, Minn. Best conference references.

FOR SALE.—Cooking Oil. Best grade. Freight prepaid east of Denver, Colo. Shipped from Kansas City, Mo. In 5-gallon cans, $4.50 a can for 30 days, or until further notice. Address R. H. Brock, Box 629, Kissimmee, Fla.

FOR SALE.—Four of five fine residences in the Seventh-day Adventist part of Mountain View, Cal., at very low figures, and on easy terms. Also some nice fruit farms. Write for particulars. W. W. Browne, Mountain View, Cal.

FOR SALE CHEAP.—A ten-room house on Ethan Allen Avenue, Takoma Park, Md., not far from Sanitarium and Review and Herald. One-half acre of land; seven peach and six apple trees in bearing. Address B. H. Welch, Takoma Park, D. C.

Do you use shortening? Write to-day for Dr. Godsmark’s free Cook-booklet, circulars, and special prices on Hygienic Vegetable Shortening and other Home Supplies. Address Home Supply and Manufacturing Co., Department A, Chattanooga, Tenn.

EVERY home needs B. Gluten Flour. Most digestible and nutritious. $6 cash buys one barrel and a copy of “Studies in Home and Child Life,” by Mrs. S. M. I. Henry, in $1.50 binding, post-paid. Special Christmas offer. New York Food Co., Oxford, N. Y.

FOR SALE.—Forty acres improved farm in southern Alabama, near Mobile; 157 fruit trees, house, barn, chicken-house, etc.; mild climate; no malaria; good neighborhood. If interested, address Henry J. C. Sprehn, 159 South Wellington St., Los Angeles, Cal.

FOR SALE.—Sanitarium Cooking Oil, pure and healthful; no odor; keeps indefinitely; 5-gallon can, $4.30; 10-gallon can, $8.45; ½ bbl. (30 gallons), 79 cents a gallon; 1 bbl. (50 gallons), 78 cents a gallon. Address Sanitarium Cooking Oil Co., Louisville, Ky.

NEW, inspiring Scripture Post-Cards, beautifully embossed, illustrated Hymns, Holidays, and Birthdays, assorted, post-paid, 10 for 10 cents; 100, 90 cents. Elegant Floral Bible Mottoes (12 x 16), sample, 6 cents; 12, 65 cents; 50, $2.25; 100, $3.75; all prepaid. Particulars free. Waterbury Specialty Co., Brandon, Wis.

FOR SALE.—Home in Hildebran, N. C. Convenient house, good water, choice fruit. Church and school privileges one and two blocks distant. Healthful location. Rare opportunity. Good reasons for selling. Address H. B. Tilden, 32 National Ave., Newbern, N. C.

FOR SALE.—Farm of about 55 acres. Good soil; plenty of water; one ten-room and one four-room house. Good place for physician or nurse to carry on sanitarium work, or for farming. Trains stop at door. Price reasonable; good terms. Address G. C. Bond, M. D., Phoenix, Ariz.

WANTED.—To correspond with good, strong Sabbath-keepers, who are interested in Vegetarian Restaurant and Cafeteria work. Can use several now. If you are interested, write to-day. Good home furnished. References required. Address Vegetarian Cafe, 43 Geary St., San Francisco, Cal.

PURE VEGETABLE COOKING OIL, quality guaranteed the best. Three gallons, $2.70; five gallons, $4.15; half barrel (30 gallons), 74 cents a gallon; barrel (52 gallons), 73 cents a gallon. Special prices on health foods in quantities. Write for prices. Iowa Sanitarium Food Co., Des Moines, Iowa.

BIBLE MOTTOES.—Size 12 x 16. 1,000,000 Beauties—4 new ones just came in. Spanish, Swedish, Danish, German, and English now in stock. 100 for $5; 200, $9. Father and Mother; 200, $12. They lead all others. Express prepaid. Send two-cent stamp for further particulars. Hampton Art Co., Lock Box 257, Hampton, Iowa.

Field Notes

As a result of the fall and winter's work at Pineville, La., there are seven souls rejoicing in the truth.

A SABBATH-SCHOOL and church have been organized at Visalia, Cal., where tent-meetings have been held since the camp-meeting the first of October.

BROTHER L. L. ASHTON reports excellent meetings at Broad Neck, Md. One person has begun the observance of the Sabbath, and others are interested.

BROTHER R. J. LYMAN reports that at Colville, Wash., six were recently baptized and united with the church at that place. At Malaga two have been baptized, and at Spokane, one.

“Our Little Friend”

By Editor

This favorite of the children wishes to extend its acquaintance and usefulness, and is therefore willing to make a special visit to the home of any child or its parents who would appreciate an interview with a “friend” of such good character. Simply make the request, and we will send the special holiday number, with beautiful colored cover, free. Address OUR LITTLE FRIEND, Mountain View, Cal.

British Columbia Association of Seventh-day Adventists

By F. H. Conway; J. J. Dougan

THE annual session of the British Columbia Association of Seventh-day Adventists will be held in connection with the conference at the Vancouver church, 1766 Barnard St., Vancouver, B. C., for the purpose of electing officers and for the transaction of such other business as may properly come before the association. The first meeting will be held Friday, Jan. 27, 1911, at 1:30 P. M.

F. H. CONWAY, President; J. J. DOUGAN, Secretary.

Greater New York Conference

By R. D. Quinn

The ninth annual session of the Greater New York Conference will be held at the hall, 600 West 181st St., New York City, Jan. 24-29, 1911. The first meeting will be held at 10 A. M., January 24. It is hoped all the delegates will be present. At this time the officers for the ensuing year will be elected, and such other business transacted as may properly come before the conference.

To reach the hall take any uptown Broadway express-train of the subway to 181st Street Station. The hall is in the building just across the street from the subway exit. The entrance is midway in the building on the 181st Street side.

This will be an important session of the Greater New York Conference, as matters pertaining to city work will be considered. It is hoped that each church will send a full delegation to the conference. For the Sabbath meeting it will be arranged to secure the Y. M. C. A. auditorium in Brooklyn, which is sufficiently large to accommodate all our people in general meeting.

R. D. QUINN, President.

Obituaries

BROWN.—Mrs. Tilla Brown, daughter of Brother and Sister Gilbert Wager, of Hazelton, Mich., died Dec. 8, 1910. She had been a kind and obedient daughter and a loving wife, and her heart was in the work of God. She will be missed by the church, where she was a willing worker. She leaves a husband, father, mother, brother, and other relatives and friends to mourn. Words of comfort were spoken by the writer, from Rev. 14:13. A. R. SANDBORN.

LEER.—Died Sept. 23, 1910, at her home in Palmyra, Mo., Sister Rhoda Leer, aged 89 years, 8 months, and 10 days. Sister Leer was a member of the Christian Church from her youth till about ten years ago, when she became a charter member of the Seventh-day Adventist church in Palmyra. Sister Leer was a loving mother, and was respected by all who knew her. She died in hope of a part in the first resurrection, from which theme words of comfort were spoken at the funeral service. V. NUTTER.

PREWITT.—Emily M. Prewitt, wife of J. R. Prewitt, died at Avinger, Tex., Nov. 23, 1910, aged 73 years, 8 months, and 1 day. Her maiden name was Williams. She was married to J. R. Prewitt in 1866. She joined the Seventh-day Adventist Church in 1873, and has been faithful, earnest, and trustful in her Christian experience. Our sister sleeps to await the call of the Life-giver. A husband and one daughter are left to mourn, but not without hope. Comforting words were spoken by Brother S. J. Rhyne. MRS. O. V. JONES.

SEENEY.—Joseph Seeney, brother of Elder F. H. Seeney, was born Feb. 8, 1869, and died at Cheswold, Md., Dec. 8, 1910, aged forty-one years and ten months. Brother Seeney united with the Seventh-day Adventist church at Cheswold more than fifteen years ago. The last few years of his life were spent in earnest preparation to meet the Lord in peace. He leaves a wife, eight children, five brothers, five sisters, and a large circle of friends to mourn. The funeral service was held in the Seventh-day Adventist church, where a large congregation of sympathizing friends had gathered. Words of comfort were spoken by the writer, from Job 14:14. ROSCOE T. BAER.

MERSEREAU.—Died Nov. 18, 1910, in Oakland, Cal., Mrs. Catherine B. Mersereau, aged 66 years, 3 months, and 20 days. She was a native of the State of New York. For fifteen years she has been a devoted member of the Seventh-day Adventist denomination, always active in benevolent and missionary work. At the funeral service, held at the Oakland Seventh-day Adventist church, the writer spoke words of hope and consolation, based on 1 Cor. 15:57. An aged husband, two sons, and two grandsons survive her. GEORGE W. RINE.

CONWAY.—John M. Conway was born March 4, 1849, and died at his home in Philadelphia, Pa., Nov. 30, 1910, aged 61 years, 8 months, and 26 days. A wife and two sons are left to mourn the loss of a loving husband and father. Brother Conway accepted the truths of the third angel's message in 1897, and since his baptism has faithfully held up the banner of truth. He was laid to rest in the North Mount Moriah Cemetery to await the call of the Life-giver. Words of comfort were spoken by the writer, from Ps. 116:15. B. M. HEALD.

BABCOCK.—Died in Lewiston, Idaho, Dec. 3, 1910, Mrs. Elmina Babcock, aged 66 years, 2 months, and 8 days. Sister Babcock was born in Pennsylvania, and was married to George Babcock in Wisconsin in 1862. Not long after this she accepted the third angel's message, and has been since that time a faithful member of the Seventh-day Adventist Church. About twenty-one years ago the family moved to the Coast. Two sons and two daughters, with her husband and other relatives, survive to mourn the absence of the loved one. She rests in hope. Funeral sermon by the writer, from Rev. 14:13. F. D. STARR.

WEHKA.—Alma Kunda Wehka, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Werner Kunda, died Dec. 6, 1910, aged 29 years, 10 months, and 15 days. She was born in Quincy, Ill., but at the age of five years her parents moved to Kansas. She was married to Mr. Frank Wehka, Sept. 11, 1907. To this union was born one child, who, with her husband, father, mother, three sisters, and one brother, is left to mourn. She was a faithful member of the Seventh-day Adventist Church. A large company of friends gathered to pay their last respects to one who was beloved by all who knew her. The funeral service was conducted by the writer. N. T. SUTTON.

COOK.—Died near Allegan, Mich., Dec. 13, 1910, Sarah Ann Cook, aged 76 years, 9 months, and 10 days. Sister Cook was born in Ohio. She came to Allegan with her family in 1855, and was married to Palmer Cook in 1858. She was converted and joined the Seventh-day Adventist church in Allegan about eighteen years ago, ever remaining faithful to the truth of God. She was confined to her bed about four months, but bore her suffering with Christian meekness and courage. The funeral sermon was given by the writer, from 1 Cor. 15:54, 55, in the home where she had lived for nearly half a century. JOHN W. COVERT.

SANFORD.—Frances Sweet was born in Shiawasse County, Michigan, Dec. 9, 1855. She was married to E. L. Sanford, Feb. 6, 1876. One son, who died in infancy, and one daughter, who is still living, were their only children. Her first religious experience was with the Methodist Church. In 1888 she, with her husband, accepted the faith of the Seventh-day Adventists, since which time she has been a consistent member of this church. For the past twelve or fifteen years she has been associated much of the time with her husband in tent and other labors in connection with the cause. She peacefully fell asleep at her home in Graysville, Tenn., Dec. 13, 1910, in hope of a part in the first resurrection. A large company assembled in the church, and after a discourse by the writer, from Isa. 57:1, 2, as the sun was setting, they followed the remains to the cemetery, where many of our brethren and sisters are sleeping, awaiting the resurrection of the just. SMITH SHARP.

LAYTON.—Mary Layton (née Davis), wife of A. Layton, Brantley, Ala., died on Oct. 26, 1910, aged fifty-two years. Sister Layton was the third wife of A. Layton, and died as the result of a stroke of paralysis. She had been a Sabbath-keeper with her husband since 1902. W. G. RINGGOLD.

KINSEY.—Catharen Catterman Kinsey died at the home of her sister near Peru, Ind., Sept. 6, 1910, aged 60 years, 6 months, and 3 days. She was born near Logansport, Ind., and was married to W. H. Kinsey on June 9, 1872. Six years later they moved to Kansas, living in the West for thirty-one years; last February they moved to Pierceton, Ind. Mrs. Kinsey was a member of the Mount Zion Seventh-day Adventist church of Oklahoma, and was a consistent Christian. She was the mother of three children, one of whom survives, together with her husband, two sisters, and a brother. The funeral services were conducted by Rev. Frank Fisher, of the Brethren Church, and interment was made in the Metzer cemetery. W. H. KINSEY.

JONES.—Died at Monterey, Mich., Dec. 3, 1910, Sister Jane Cordelia Jones, in the eightieth year of her age. She was born in Mexico, Oswego Co., N. Y., in 1831. In 1851 she was married to John Ross. With her husband, she accepted present truth under the labors of Elder Joseph Bates, and became a charter member of the Monterey church about fifty-five years ago. She suffered the loss of her husband in 1871, and was married the second time in 1883 to Charles Jones, who was taken from her by death about seven years ago. Sister Jones was an active member, and a constant and regular attendant at church, until age and failing health compelled her to be absent from many of the meetings. The funeral services were conducted by the writer in the Monterey church. JOHN W. COVERT.

LOVEJOY.—Mrs. A. J. Rose Lovejoy was born in 1831 in the State of Ohio, and died at San Jose, Cal., Sept. 19, 1910, aged seventy-nine years and fifteen days. Sister Lovejoy was thrice married. In the early fifties she was married to Elijah P. Hill, whom death claimed soon after his arrival in California, about the year 1853. After ten years of widowhood, she became the wife of Thomas Hollis, who died in 1870, at their home near Henderson, Ky. In 1876 she was married to H. P. Lovejoy, of Oakland, Cal. In 1883 she, with her husband, accepted present truth, and united with the Laguna Street church at San Francisco. They later removed to San Jose, where she spent many years in home missionary work. There she fell asleep after a lingering illness, happy in her Saviour's love. She is survived by her husband, three sons, and a brother. Funeral services were conducted by Elder J. O. Corliss. H. P. LOVEJOY.

WARREN.—Ellen Payne Warren was born in Macomb County, Michigan, April 24, 1844, and died at Loma Linda, Cal., Dec. 1, 1910, being 66 years, 7 months, and 7 days old. She was married Dec. 25, 1861, to Doran Warren. Seven children were born to this union, three of whom preceded the mother in death. Her husband, one son, three daughters, two brothers, and a large circle of friends, are left to mourn. Sister Warren was beloved by all who knew her. In 1854, when she was but ten years of age, Elders J. N. Loughborough and M. E. Cornell held a series of meetings in the vicinity of her parents' home, advocating the doctrines now held by Seventh-day Adventists. Her father accepted the faith, and she early espoused the same views, remaining a faithful member and earnest worker to the end. She departed with a bright hope of meeting her Saviour in the morning of the first resurrection. The funeral services were held at Redlands, five miles from Loma Linda, a goodly number of the Loma Linda Sanitarium faculty and many others being in attendance. Her remains were laid to rest in the Redlands cemetery. Services were conducted by the writer, assisted by Elder Clarence Santee, and her son, Elder Luther Warren, who bore a glowing tribute to her memory. F. I. RICHARDSON.

Elder Thompson’s Australian Itinerary

AFTER the Australian meetings, Elder George B. Thompson was to attend meetings in Tasmania and New Zealand, and to sail for Vancouver the latter part of this month.

General Meetings in Chile

By post-card from Chile, Elder L. R. Conradi reports two good general meetings on the west coast of South America, at Pua, where the Chilean school is located, and at Santiago, the headquarters of the conference.

Special Day of Prayer and Fasting

By Editor

We call special attention to the article by Elder A. G. Daniells, on page 13, explaining the action of the recent council in appointing Sabbath, January 21, as a day for special prayer and fasting in behalf of the evangelistic revival.

Experienced Stenographer Wanted

THE General Conference desires to secure the services of an experienced stenographer for work in the office at Takoma Park. Accuracy, neatness, and reasonable speed are required. Applications should be sent to the treasurer, W. T. Knox, Takoma Park, D. C.

Gift to Pitcairn Island

WE notice by the newspapers that the British government sent a Christmas gift of a number of packing-cases full of useful articles to the people of Pitcairn Island.

The Week of Prayer

By correspondence and reports from various places, we learn that the week of prayer season has been a blessing to many. May the coming year be more than ever before a year of prayerfulness.

Life and Health’s Popularity

ANOTHER evidence of the popularity of Life and Health is seen in the fact that one of the largest soap concerns in the world uses as the first two lines of its magazine advertisements the following words: “The National Health Magazine, Life and Health, says.”

Russian Churches Carry Out Resolutions

According to the new restrictions in Russia, our brethren are unable just now to gather in general meetings, or to take action on resolutions or plans as a general body. However, Elder J. T. Boettcher tells us, the churches are uniting earnestly in service, and "instead of passing resolutions, they have been carrying them out."

Public Notice of Sabbath Services

Some of our churches are finding it greatly to the advantage of their services to give public notice of the same through local papers or by posting such notice in the post-office or other public places. This not only calls the attention of the general public to our work, but often affords required information to friends of the cause, and to brethren and sisters who may be passing through, and desire to know where the Sabbath services are held. Let all adopt this plan.

Special Courses for Younger Workers

PARTICULAR attention is directed to the special course at the Foreign Mission Seminary, as presented by Prof. M. E. Kern on page 15 of this week's REVIEW. An announcement of a similar course in Mount Vernon College will be given next week by Prof. S. M. Butler. It is to be hoped that as many as possible of our younger workers, and all others who can obtain benefit from such study, will be able to attend one of these courses.

January Signs of the Times Monthly

The first cover-page of the Signs of the Times Monthly for January presents a winter scene. In three-color work the rugged grandeur of the mountains, combined with the beauty of snow-laden foliage, presents a scene both inspiring and restful. This picture alone is worth the price of the journal. Another beautiful mountain scene, occupying one full page, is presented on page five. The great incidents in the history of the world during 1910 are interestingly related by the associate editor. Jean Vuilleumier writes of the situation in Spain and Portugal; William Covert, of the Prophecies Pointing to Christ; E. E. Andross, of Knowing the Time; Mrs. E. G. White, of Luther in the Wartburg. The Evil Effects of Intoxicating Liquors is plainly pictured by Prof. B. G. Wilkinson, while Dr. David Paulson writes of the Progress Made in the Healing of the Sick, and suggests practical methods which may be employed in the home. Altogether, this is an intensely interesting and withal a valuable number of this splendid magazine.

441 New Members in Russia

From Russia, Elder J. T. Boettcher writes: “To be sure we thank God that even though we have had many difficulties during the past year,—one minister in prison for two years, two other ministers under indictment, soldiers imprisoned, restrictions with regard to public meetings,—still the Lord has blessed us in a wonderful manner. During the last three months we were able to take into the church 441 new members.”

Notes From the Treasury

By W. T. Knox

WE are made glad by the evidences of a liberal annual offering. From Great Britain a sister sends us a thousand dollars for the increase of the work in Singapore. A sister in Southern California sends us for the mission work another donation of one thousand dollars. For the work in the Philippines a brother sends us three hundred dollars. The few reports that we have received from the churches indicate that our brethren have set themselves to relieve the present condition of the Mission Board treasury.

Word has already been received from the Greater New York Conference that their committee has, in harmony with the recent action of the General Conference Council, voted five per cent of their tithe receipts to the “Sustentation Fund,” and ten per cent to the General Conference for mission work. The president of the Southeastern Union reports that all conferences in that union have agreed to these general plans, and that we may count on five per cent of their tithe for mission work.

On account of the necessity of making appropriations early in the year for 1911, we are anxious to hear from all conferences in regard to this matter at as early a date as possible. W. T. Knox.

Continued Vigilance Needed

By K. C. Russell

CONGRESS adjourned Wednesday, Dec. 21, 1910, for its holiday recess of two weeks, and will convene again Jan. 5, 1911. During the past two weeks of the present session of Congress, no action has been taken concerning the Johnston Sunday bill. We are informed, however, that action upon it was urged, even during the brief period that Congress was in session before the holiday recess. This is an evidence that the friends of the Johnston Sunday bill will leave no stone unturned to secure, if possible, its passage before the Sixty-first Congress closes, on March 4, 1911.

If this measure fails to become a law between January 5 and March 4, 1911, it will die with the close of the Sixty-first Congress, and there will therefore be no further legislation of this character or any other, except in the case of an extra session, until the Sixty-second Congress convenes, Dec. 4, 1911.

We would most earnestly urge that lovers of liberty and the rights of conscience employ every proper and legitimate means within their power in protesting against this dangerous measure during the remaining weeks of this session, Jan. 5 to March 4, 1911.

This can be the most effectively accomplished by distributing our religious liberty literature, circulating the petition against the Johnston Sunday bill, writing letters to representatives in Congress, etc. K. C. RUSSELL.