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Donors to the Relief of the Schools

The total cash received on the Relief of the Schools Fund up to Dec. 15, 1902, is $49,945.77.

NAME	AMOUNT
Berrien Springs	$2 00
C. O. Gerhart	1 00
A friend (Nebraska)	2 00
W. P. Flosk	1 38
Ada Stanley	1 00
Mrs. C. L. Davis	10 00
Mrs. A. M. Snodgrass	2 00
M. M. Marsh	1 00
Mrs. Alva Lull	75
D. E. Dean	1 00
F. B. Shaw	25
J. C. Bailey	2 00
J. B. Mowler	1 00
A. S. Cheeseman	1 00
H. H. Cleasby	5 00
Mrs. M. B. Gibson	1 00
E. O. Potter	1 00
Harvey U. Burgett	2 00
F. J. Hibbard	50
Charles Coleman	1 00
Mrs. J. House	5 00
A friend (Ohio)	1 00
Henry Ferrett	2 50
Eliza E. Rundall	2 50
Waverly church	2 50
Mrs. E. V. Hilliard	1 00
Berrien Springs	2 00
Mrs. Polly House	1 00
Gertrude Mesick	1 42
Mrs. A. C. Lee	1 97
Abba Ellwell	1 00
S. A. Peterson	2 00
W. H. Wright	1 50
Donation	5 00
O. D. Philips	1 00
Mrs. J. M. Wilamin	1 00
Chou Wells	1 00
Matilda R. Owen	1 00
J. H. Moore	1 00
Marcella D. Spence	1 00
Mrs. Mary Morris	1 00
Asa Smith	3 25
Rhoda Fogburn	2 00
C. G. Campbell	1 00
W. H. Sander	5 00
O. E. Cumings & family	2 50
J. M. Adams & wife	2 00
B. W. Maxwell	1 00
E. A. Scoll	50
J. W. Eden	5 50
S. H. Van Voohis	12 00
Alice H. Robertson, for conference	3 95
C. P. Bollman, for conference	2 50
M. and J. A. Mactigall	1 50
D. Bowman	25
Sophia Olsen	25
J. B. Fraser	25
Mrs. Barco	50
Isabela C. Campbell	1 00
Mrs. R. Williams	1 00
Mrs. H. Hutchins	1 75
Paw Paw, Mich.	3 00
Potterville church	20 00
J. J. Burnidge	5 00
C. S. Ward	50
M. G. Mason	2 00
J. H. Lowry	10 00
Mrs. J. E. Fietz	7 00
Mrs. S. E. Reed	2 00
H. E. Sterling	1 00
Mrs. A. E. Wakefield	1 00
Mr. Walker	5 00
Mrs. Dan Stopdale	1 10
Mrs. M. H. Proce	1 25
C. H. Paustian	5 00
H. W. Aldridge	1 00
W. L. Bratty	6 00
Mary A. Goodland	2 00
J. W. Chezboro	2 00
H. B. Small	5 00
Cornelia Bash	5 00
Mrs. V. Tascar	1 00
William Harmon	5 00
Mrs. Edna J. Vine	1 00
Minerva J. Spencer	5 00
Laura Spencer	3 00
Mrs. T. S. Nightengale	5 00
Mrs. P. Hanson	1 00
Pennsylvania	54 64
Joseph Mix	5 00
T. J. Chambers	2 50
Mrs. Grant Arnold	1 00
Mary E. Lotti	1 00
Mrs. Mary Tripp	1 00
Mrs. Elizabeth Pirtle	5 00
L. M. Shumway	2 00
William M. Morgan	5 00
Anna M. Newcomber	1 60
Katie Jensen	1 50
Emma Anderson	50
Mrs. C. Anderson	50
Mrs. P. & M. Burnage	1 50
Mrs. Mary Skepe	1 00
M. N. Britton	1 85
Susannah Guthridge	50
Ole T. Bue	5 00
D. A. Deedon	25
J. A. McGregory	2 00
J. Omwake	2 50
M. M. Shaugh	10
M. E. Hackett	25
Mrs. Eunice Crane	5 00
Sarah White	1 00
C. A. Stanford	5 00
Mary A. Warner	10 00
Laura E. Charlton	2 50
T. C. Clark	2 00
S. A. Twing	1 00
Mrs. H. Sherrill, for Missouri	46 00
F. Sherrill	1 00
A friend (Kansas)	5 00
Washington	200 00
C. F. Stevens	10 00
J. W. Coyl	1 00
William Humfrey	10 00
E. M. Bates	5 00
Fritz Guy	6 00
Mrs. A. B. Ott	2 00
Nathan Vining	2 00
E. C. Gray	1 00
H. T. Wright	2 00
O. F. Miller	2 00
W. H. Bloom	1 00
George Kimball	10 00
J. M. Kimbal	10 00
Vina M. Hafnagel	1 00
Mrs. Anna Clay	2 00
Samuel Booth	5 00
R. R. Klumpf	5 00
G. H. Faris	2 00
D. C. Conklin	1 00
Mrs. N. J. Talfrey	3 00
L. Belle Mathews	2 67

“Christ’s Object Lessons” in the Western Oregon Conference

By F. M. Burg

WE are just getting started in a campaign for the sale of “Christ’s Object Lessons,” which we sincerely hope will at least compass the grand end of placing with the people the last book of our quota, and applying the returns on the college debt. And we sincerely hope that much more than the paying of our part of this debt will follow from this effort. Indeed, we shall not consider it a success according to God’s plan in this movement, unless an activity in missionary effort, such as has not been seen among us for a long time, is awakened.

For the disposal of our quota we have a large work in hand. If some conditions, which I need not name, were better, the work before us would seem much smaller. As it is, the situation calls for a most vigorous effort. The magnitude of the work in hand, together with conditions that exist, would discomfit us had we not such strong assurances that One has spoken in regard to this movement who has never forsaken his people in any crisis, but has often wrought wonders when all but his arm has failed.

With the reasons for confidence and trust in him who is “glorious in holiness, . . . doing wonders,” we are taking up this work now, hoping not to fail nor be discouraged till the books yet remaining of our quota—between six and seven thousand—are placed in the hands of the people.

Believing that we shall succeed in accomplishing this end only by a greater consecration for service than has been our experience in the past, and by laying hold upon our Father’s right arm of strength, and, too, that it is necessary for us justly to appreciate our responsibility in this work, we called a council of all our laborers who could be present, at which the situation as it confronts us was reviewed. Wisdom was sought from God for the successful working out of the problem with which we are grappling. We had a good meeting of the workers, and are much encouraged by the cordial co-operation on the part of all. Without exception our laborers are standing shoulder to shoulder for the advance. The watchword all along the line is, “Onward to the goal!” Each one is hopeful in God. It seems evident that their enthusiasm and courage will arouse a like attitude among the people.

We are armed with bows and arrows, as was Ephraim; but we must not turn back in the day of battle, as did he.

We have not in this field, as some of the conferences in this district did, made any special effort during the summer months, as we wished our laborers to carry forward their regular tent work during the time when such work could be done. And, too, conditions among our people, as well as among others, were unfavorable for such a campaign as we have now inaugurated.

This makes us somewhat late in getting this work into operation. But we hope to see the consummation of our hopes in this movement in due time. If by March or April this is accomplished, my most sanguine hopes will be realized.

Our hearts are encouraged as we see this grand plan for the relief of our schools accomplishing such magnificent results; and we believe that God will give signal evidences of his approval when his people go forward in the work that has been placed in their hands.

F. M. BURG, Conference President.

The Campaign in Kansas

By P. T. MAGAN

At the Kansas camp meeting it was voted, by all the people assembled there, to take hold of the work for “Christ’s Object Lessons,” beginning with the middle of the month of October. The entire conference has been districted, and a definite territory assigned to each worker. Already every laborer, except three, has begun his work in behalf of the relief of Union College. One of these three is the superintendent of church schools, who is exceedingly busy just now in getting the schools in working order, and the other two are in new fields, where the interest is so great that it would seem inadvisable to close the meetings for the present. Besides this, November 15 was appointed as a day for special prayer concerning this matter. God is wonderfully blessing in the work. One church has already sold its entire quota, but the members expect to keep on working, in order to make up for the deficiency which there will be in some places on account of absent members. It is the plan of the brethren in Kansas, if possible, to finish the entire campaign by the first of January.

P. T. MAGAN.

Christ’s Object Lessons Sold

THE workers in Elder Haskell’s Bible training school in New York have sold over one hundred copies of “Christ’s Object Lessons.”

NOTICES AND APPOINTMENTS

By G. B. Thompson

Notice!

The forty-first annual session of the New York Conference will be held in Rome, Jan. 19–26, 1903, followed by a church-school teachers’ institute, from January 27 to February 1. We expect to have good help present from abroad at this meeting, besides all our conference laborers. We hope there will be a good attendance from all our churches.

G. B. Thompson, Pres.

Copies of Review and Signs Needed

Notice!

Elder W. A. Sweaney, King Street, Bridgetown, Barbados, desires the names and addresses of friends who would be glad to send their copies of the REVIEW and SIGNS to some one in his field who is not able to pay for them. He will be glad to supply these individuals with names and addresses of persons in this island who love the truth, and long for papers, but are unable to secure them. He can also furnish names of those interested.

Address

The address of Elder W. A. Westworth is 7 Maxwell St., Morningside, Edinburgh, Scotland.

Publications Wanted

N. B.—Attention has been repeatedly called to the necessity of having papers properly wrapped. Do not roll or wrap too small. Cover papers well, so that they will be clean when received. Some have paid double the postage necessary, while others have forwarded literature by express when it would have been cheaper to send it by mail, at four ounces for one cent.

The following persons desire late, clean copies of our publications, postpaid:—

John P. Frederickson, Arlington, Neb., REVIEW, Signs, Good Health, tracts.

Miss Allie Veitch, Box 99, Burt, Mich., Signs, Instructor, Life Boat, Bible Training School, Little Friend, Good Health.

Business Notices

BRIEF business notices will be published in this department, subject to the discretion of the publishers. A charge of one dollar for one insertion of six lines or less, and of twenty cents for every line over six, will be made, though in the case of the poor who wish employment, the charge may be remitted. Persons unknown to the managers of the publishing house must furnish good references.

FOR SALE OR EXCHANGE.—Eighty acres 4½ miles from city. Good buildings; well fenced; all improved; good for fruit. Address Box 76, Bedford, Mich.

FOR SALE.—Good five-room house, and 2½ acres, with good well, and fine lot of fruit trees beginning to bear. Within three fourths mile of college and church. Must sell immediately. Address C. W. Nicola, College View, Neb.

FOR SALE.—Fifty dollars, remainder easy payments, buys small farm: house, outbuildings, orchard, etc. Price, $350. Also 240-acre fruit farm, cheap: productive soil, mild, healthful climate. Live S. D. A. church near by will welcome newcomers. Address, inclosing stamp, Robert Boram, Box 24, Monteer, Mo.

Obituaries

“I am the resurrection and the life.”—Jesus.

PALMER.—Died at 902 E. Ganson St., Jackson, Mich., Nov. 28, 1902, Mrs. D. R. Palmer, widow of Dan R. Palmer, one of the old pioneers in the cause. Funeral services were conducted by the writer. R. E. HARTER.

MATLOCK.—Sister Betsey A. Matlock, one of the charter members of the Stockton, Cal., church, died of old age, Nov. 24, 1902, aged 82 years and 11 months. Funeral services were conducted by the writer, assisted by J. Earnest Bond. J. N. LOUGHBOROUGH.

GIBSON.—Died at her home in Eureka, Cal., Mrs. Rosa Gibson, aged 57 years, 8 months, 22 days. She was a faithful member of the Seventh-day Adventist Church for seventeen years. During her sufferings she was sustained by a firm faith and trust in God. She leaves a husband, one son, and two daughters. Funeral services were conducted by the writer. C. M. GARDNER.

JOHNSON.—Died Nov. 25, 1902, R. W. Johnson, of Wichita, Kan. Deceased was born in Morgan Co., Ill., Sept. 13, 1848, and had lived the past twelve years at Wichita. He leaves a wife and seven children to mourn his death, and to pray for the return of Him who is the resurrection and the life. Funeral discourse was given by the writer; text, 1 Cor. 15: 56. I. A. CRANE.

WILCOX.—Died at her home near Addington, I. T., Nov. 7, 1902, of heart failure, Hannah Wilcox, aged 70 years, 6 months, and 14 days. She joined the Protestant Methodist Church early in life, and accepted the Sabbath truth about fifteen years ago in Kansas. She has been a consistent member ever since, and died prepared to meet her Lord. Services were conducted by the writer. W. L. MANFULL.

SHEPARD.—Mrs. Orpha Shepard, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Casey McKay, was born at Almond, Allegheny Co., N. Y., Feb. 9, 1822; died Nov. 15, 1902, aged 80 years, 9 months, and 15 days. Sister Shepard came with her parents to Augusta, Mich., in 1837. She was a member of the Seventh-day Adventist church at Lowell, in good standing. She sleeps in Jesus. Words of comfort were spoken by the writer, from Num. 23: 10. W. C. HEBNER.

ROBBINS.—Died in Roswell, N. M., Nov. 6, 1902, Sister Carrie Rose Robbins, who was born at Fox Lake, Wis., Oct. 24, 1869. For nearly five years previous to her death, she was afflicted with tuberculosis. During her sufferings she manifested a degree of patience which made her the sunshine of her home. From childhood she was a firm believer of the truth held by Seventh-day Adventists. Words of comfort were spoken at the funeral by the writer. MILO D. WARFLE.

HENRY.—Died at his home, in Charlotte, Mich., Nov. 25, 1902, Thomas K. Henry, aged 64 years, 7 months, and 28 days. He had kept the Sabbath for many years, and in his closing days gave assurance of his acceptance. His life was worthy of imitation. He was always ready to speak for his Master. He leaves a wife and a daughter to mourn their loss. Words of comfort were spoken by the writer, from Isa. 25: 8, to a large number of friends and neighbors. S. E. WIGHT.

WHITNEY.—Died at Kirkland, Wash., Nov. 27, 1902, David Perry Whitney, in the ninety-fifth year of his age. He was born in Vermont in 1808, crossed the plains to California in 1856, where he afterward accepted present truth, under the labors of Elder Loughborough. Brother Whitney gradually failed after the death of his beloved wife, one year ago. He leaves many sympathizing friends. Only three grandchildren survive him. Remarks at the funeral were based upon 1 Cor. 15: 20–23.

TIBBOTS.—Died at his home, in Brazil, Md., Nov. 23, 1902, Walter G. Tibbots, aged 25 years, 10 months, 3 days. He had kept the Sabbath for two years, and we believe he sleeps in Jesus. He was loved by all who knew him. He leaves a wife and one child, besides other relatives and friends. Words of comfort were spoken from John 11. JOHN W. MONTGOMERY.

REYNOLDS.—Ruth G. Reynolds died Sabbath, Nov. 22, 1902, in her seventy-fifth year. We laid her to rest near the old home in Mesopotamia, Ohio. The last twenty-eight years she had spent most of her time in my family. She accepted the Sabbath in 1863, and ever after she sacredly regarded the Lord’s rest day. Her life was one of much suffering. She often expressed a desire to rest in the grave till Christ should come. Words of comfort were spoken from Rev. 14: 13 at the funeral, which was held in the Methodist church. R. A. UNDERWOOD.

BOAZ.—Died Nov. 16, 1902, Brother Elijah C. Boaz, in his eighty-sixth year. He was a Baptist for many years. Over forty years ago he accepted the truth under the labors of Elder J. H. Waggoner, at Osceola, Iowa. After spending nearly three years at the Old People’s Home at Battle Creek, Mich., he came to Spokane, Wash., one year and a half ago, to live with his daughter. His great desire was to live to see the Saviour come. His last words were, “Come, Lord Jesus, and come quickly.” Words of comfort were spoken from Ps. 116: 15. WILLARD H. SAXBY.

PENNOCK.—Died at Marion, Ind., Nov. 14, 1902, of malignant typhoid fever, after an illness of two weeks, Charles W. Pennock, aged 29 years, 7 months, and 16 days. From childhood he was a Sabbath keeper. At times he became discouraged and thought of giving up everything; but before he died, through a mother’s earnest prayers, his faith again grasped the Saviour’s hand, and gave evidence of acceptance. He leaves a widow and two little children, a mother, two sisters, and a brother to mourn their loss. The funeral service was held November 19, in Battle Creek, Mich., and burial took place at Oak Hill Cemetery. I. D. VAN HORN.

HACKWORTH.—Died at Marthaville, La., Nov. 21, 1902, Matthew Hackworth, of Welsh, La., aged 73 years. Brother Hackworth accepted the message about forty-five years ago, and was connected with the Nebraska Conference at one time. His health failing him, he came to Welsh. He was invited to go to northern Louisiana to do pastoral work. A few days after reaching Marthaville he was taken sick. Among his last words were those of Paul, in 2 Tim. 4: 7, 8, and of the psalmist, in Ps. 17: 15—a blessed testimony to leave his widow and five children. Funeral services were conducted by the writer; text, Rev. 14: 13. S. B. HORTON.

FLANDERS.—Died in Hoquiam, Wash., of stomach trouble, Sister Mary Flanders, aged 64 years, 6 months. Sister Flanders accepted the third angel’s message about seven years ago; she was formerly a member of the Methodist Church. Up to the time of her last illness she was an earnest worker. Just before being taken sick she had sold her quota of “Christ’s Object Lessons,” and was engaged in selling additional copies. Her wish during her sickness was that she might be spared to do a little more for Him who had died for her. She leaves a daughter, a son, and several grandchildren to mourn. Words of comfort were spoken by the writer, from John 5: 25. S. W. NELLIS.

NEWCOMB.—Died at our home, in Albuquerque, N. M., Nov. 22, 1902, of tuberculosis, our eldest son, Don O. Newcomb. He was a constant sufferer during the last three months of his life, but not a murmur escaped his lips. He was perfectly resigned to God’s will; although, at first, it was a great trial to him to give up his work among the Spanish-speaking people in Mexico. He had fitted himself to be a true missionary nurse, as those who know in the Fairview Cemetery, while his sister Clara, who was a nurse of the class of ’96, has been quietly resting in the Steele Cemetery near Laplata, Mo., since January, 1900. In their death the cause has lost two faithful workers. F. O. NEWCOMB, ELLEN V. NEWCOMB.

BOARDMAN.—Elder Rudolph A. Boardman, the second son of J. J. and Melissa Boardman, was born Sept. 20, 1855, in Wood Co., Ohio; died Nov. 28, 1902, aged 47 years, 2 months, and 8 days. He was converted, and with his parents united with the Seventh-day Adventist church at Bowling Green, Ohio, in 1874, and entered the ministry of the gospel in 1891, and held several positions of trust in the Ohio Conference. In all his relations he was faithful and exemplary. He left a blessed testimony of his hope in God and his love for his fellow men. His brethren in the ministry paid a loving tribute to his memory by gathering from the field to share in the last personal service rendered to him. Elder E. J. Van Horn presented the Scripture lesson selected by the deceased for the occasion. Elders D. E. Lindsey and H. H. Burkholder assisted in the services. Brethren R. R. Kennedy, and J. O. Miller, Prof. N. W. Lawrence, and the writer acted as bearers. C. A. SMITH.

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GRAND TRUNK R’Y SYSTEM.

EAST	8	4	6	2	10	76
Chicago	AM 11.05	PM 3.02	PM 8.15		†AM 9.00
Valparaiso	PM 12.42	4.41	10.05		11.25
South Bend	1.57	5.59	11.31		PM 1.44	AM 7.30
Battle Creek	4.00	8.00	AM 2.03	†AM 7.00	3.40	PM 5.30
Lansing	5.20	9.21	3.31	8.30	5.29
Durand	6.00	10.06	4.25	9.30	6.30
Saginaw	†8.10		6.20	†11.05	6.30
Bay City	†8.45		7.04	†11.40	8.45
Detroit	8.00		7.15	†11.40	8.45
Flint		10.00	4.55	11.50	9.20
Port Huron	9.40	AM 10.30	7.00	PM 12.20	7.28
London		AM 12.30	7.00	PM 12.20	9.30
Hamilton
Suspension Bridge	AM 3.40	7.06	PM 1.55	PM 8.35	AM 3.40
Buffalo		8.20	3.05	9.50
Philadelphia	PM 3.47	7.24	AM 7.28	PM 8.56	PM 3.47
New York	4.45	8.40	8.30	9.45	4.45
Toronto		AM 7.40		PM 7.40
Montreal		PM 6.00	7.30	PM 7.30
Detroit		AM 8.10	PM 7.55	PM 7.30
Portland		AM 7.30	PM 6.16	PM 6.15

WEST	3	5	7	9	11	75
Portland	AM 8.15	AM 7.30	AM 7.00
Montreal	†11.30	7.30	7.30
Toronto	PM 10.40	AM 9.00	AM 9.00
New York	AM 7.35	PM 4.50	PM 11.20
Philadelphia	PM 5.40	8.55	AM 9.25
Buffalo	PM 6.30	8.40
Suspension Bridge	AM 5.55	1.00	PM 10.05
Hamilton	7.05	2.00	11.15
London
Port Huron	PM 12.00	9.00	AM 4.05	†AM 6.50	†PM 3.50
Flint	PM 1.25	11.07	6.31	8.54	5.54
Bay City		9.00
Saginaw	PM 12.15	9.05
Detroit	PM 11.30	10.00		7.00	4.00
Durand	PM 1.52	AM 12.05	8.00	9.30	6.30
Lansing	2.53	12.55	6.44	10.50	7.53
Battle Creek	3.55	2.18	8.10	PM 12.30	9.30	AM 7.15
South Bend	5.40	4.12	10.03	3.01		PM 4.45
Valparaiso	7.00	5.29	11.41	4.41
Chicago	8.45	7.30	PM 12.50	†7.00

Nos. 4-6-8—Daily Nos. 3-5-7—Daily Nos. 10-76—Daily ex’t Sunday Nos. 9-11-75—Daily ex’t Sunday

The New Tracts

By E. R. Palmer

A Great Work for All Who Love the Blessed Hope

THE four new tracts which are being prepared for a special tract campaign this winter will be ready in a few days; and no time should be lost in getting every facility available into working order. The most vital step which can be taken is for every member in the church to organize himself for work. Do not wait for the church elder and librarian to visit you. Do not let them waste precious time when they ought to be scattering tracts, in trying to get you to scatter tracts. Be a worker because the love of Christ urges you on. Be a light bearer in your neighborhood; kindle a fire in your church. Help the elder and the librarian to organize for work, and their task will be much lighter.

The Lord has greatly blessed his servants in preparing these tracts. They are clear, positive, and vigorous. They enter into no controversy with any individual or denomination; but they tell the vital message for this hour in the power of the Spirit, which will stir the hearts of believers and unbelievers.

The third angel's message is in the tracts. But they cannot walk to the people. Willing feet must carry them; willing hands must pass them on; earnest prayers must follow them; tears of love must water the seed,—the whole life consecrated to God for service must do the work. These are the means by which the work will be done. God's people will surely respond. There can be delay no longer. E. R. PALMER.

Invitation to Subscribe to the Review

By Editor

SAMPLE copies of the REVIEW are being sent to some who are not now subscribers. Each sample copy is an urgent invitation to the reader to become a regular subscriber. We hope many will respond to this invitation. For terms see third page.

Responses Supporting a Cash Basis

ON page 18 will be found some hearty responses from the field, relating to the financial policy of the General Conference Committee and the Mission Board as set forth in the “Statement and Appeal” recently issued. It is evident that the people in the field are in full sympathy with the plan of conducting our work on a cash basis.

Reading the Chinese Hymn

It is altogether probable that most of the members of the REVIEW family can read the hymn in Chinese on page 5 just as well one way as another, but it may be of interest to know that each perpendicular line and half line constitute a stanza, and that the stanzas are numbered from right to left. It will thus be seen that the hymn consists of five stanzas.

Correction to Sabbath-School Lesson Reference

In the Sabbath-school lesson for December 13 there is an incorrect Scripture reference given which might confuse the student upon a vital point. The climax of the lesson is found in this statement: “Thus the continual priesthood and the continual sacrifice of Christ are the assurance of a complete salvation.” The reference which is printed after this statement is “Heb. 10:7, 24, 25.” It should be Heb. 7:24, 25. Superintendents of our Sabbath schools may deem it advisable to call attention to this correction.

A New Socialistic Church

THERE is no end of the new devices by which men continually seek to make religion effective in the world in some other way than the divine plan of crucifixion with Christ. The latest that comes to our notice is that of a Unitarian minister of Haverhill, Mass., who “proposes to inaugurate a new socialistic church, with a co-operative department store attached.” Socialists, “new thought” expounders, ethical culturists, Spiritualists, trades unionists, etc., are all invited to join, and “the golden rule is to be the only creed.”

A Great Forward Movement

By Editor

It has seemed best to present to all our people through the columns of the REVIEW the Statement and Appeal which was sent out by the General Conference Committee to be read in the churches, Sabbath, December 13. It will be found on pages 9-11 of this issue. This appeal was read to the church in Battle Creek at the appointed time, and met with a hearty response. The congregation, by a rising vote, expressed itself as being in harmony with recommendations designed to open the way for the more rapid spread of the message in other lands, and also with the financial policy which was set forth. We commend this matter to the earnest attention of our readers. It is the platform for a great forward movement in this work.

The Meaning of Christmas

The one thing about Christmas which may be depended upon is that the Saviour was not born at this particular time of the year. In Palestine “the cold of the night, from December to February, is very piercing, and it was not the custom for the shepherds of Judea to watch their flocks in the open fields later than about the end of October.” And yet the Christmas idea may serve to turn the minds of men in a special manner to the great truth of the incarnation, and to God’s unspeakable gift to us poor mortals. The chief idea with many, however, seems to be that of giving and receiving presents. Is it not more appropriate to recognize the Father’s great Gift by putting our greatest gift into the treasury of the Lord for the hastening of the coming of his kingdom? If the occasion really means anything to us, it ought to suggest sacrifice for the salvation of a dying world. This is what the birth of Jesus meant to him.

Sabbath-Keeping Clerk Retained

FIDELITY to conscience and to the claims of the fourth commandment has been lately recognized in the Treasury department at Washington by the refusal of an assistant secretary to dismiss a Sabbath-keeping employee when urged to do so by the division chief who brought the case before him. The facts are stated in the following press telegram, dated at Washington, December 12:—

Assistant Secretary Ayles has disposed of the case of Elmer Pettiford, a colored clerk in the Treasury department, and a Seventh-day Adventist, who refused to do work on Saturdays. Although the chief of the division in which Pettiford was employed insisted that the work is being delayed by reason of his absence one day in each week, Mr. Ayles has not been disposed to dismiss him, and finally has concluded to transfer him to the sixth auditor’s office, where he will be put to work assorting money orders. He will be reduced, however, from $1,200 to $720 a year. He will be paid for only the time he is actually employed.

The Jubilee Offering for the Relief of the Schools

By Editor

THE Lord has certainly moved upon the hearts of our people to give liberally to the fund for the relief of the schools.

Hundreds upon hundred of letters, accompanied by an equal number of gifts of sacrifice, have reached the Relief of the Schools Office.

We are now engaged in the jubilee campaign—the campaign which is to be pushed with might and main throughout the winter, until the last school debt is wiped away.

But this means that the material for the last copy of “Christ’s Object Lessons” must be paid for.

This fund has received noble support. Up to date over forty-seven thousand dollars has been subscribed and disbursed. The necessary amount, according to the estimate made at the last General Conference, is sixty thousand dollars.

Now we call for the “jubilee offering”—the closing offering to this fund. We want to have this fund completed and the books closed by Jan. 1, 1903. Everything received from now on will be credited to the “jubilee offering.” Send the money to P. T. Magan, Berrien Springs, Mich.

The Missionary Review of the World

The Missionary Review of the World for December contains many articles well worth reading, besides giving the news of missions from all over the world.