The Thanksgiving number of the Signs of the Times Monthly has a most pleasing and attractive cover, appropriate too, depicting real Thanksgiving conditions. This cover will lend strongly to the popularity of the magazine, and agents should experience more than the usual degree of success.
The leading article by the editor, entitled “Trouble! Trouble! Trouble!” is a really stirring one. Portrays vividly the present world conditions. Gives them the prophetic setting. Just the thing for the present time.
Another instalment of Mr. Dimbleby’s interesting and valuable studies. This one, “The Precession of the Equinoxes,” shows another of the many evidences of a definite creation date. Now that great efforts are put forth to destroy this great truth, the testimonies of science to this event should be widely published.
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“A Suffering Messiah, but Glorious, Conquering King,” by Elder Wm. Covert, is a genuine Thanksgiving morning study, and will touch the hearts of many. Let your neighbors read it.
This is a rheumatic age, and a rheumatic people; therefore the article by Dr. H. F. Rand on the cause and treatment of rheumatism is a good one for you to hand to rheumatic people. You can reach them with this article.
The articles on evolution, by an ex-college president, are continued in this number.
Sister E. G. White also contributes another article on the Reformation.
“Events Connected With the End,” by T. E. Bowen. A clear, concise, and forceful presentation of these prophecies and their fulfilment. A timely study.
There is also a menu for a vegetarian Thanksgiving dinner, which will interest many.
Many other splendid features in this number. Good line of current topics. Well illustrated.
This number of the Magazine With the Message bears a particular message for the people of to-day. You should have at least ten copies for your own use.
10 copies, 50 cents; 20 copies, $1. Order through your tract society.
Business Notices
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WANTED.—A bright, consecrated young man, German preferred, to learn the health food work under one of the best bakers in our denomination. A rare opportunity. Nashville Sanitarium Food Factory, Nashville, Tenn.
WANTED.—Young man, 23 years of age, with six years' experience in the grocery business, would like position as clerk with a Seventh-day Adventist man. Write Wm. Ewing, care of C. J. Hartson, 738 Hamilton Ave., Flint, Mich.
FOR SALE.—Sanitarium Cooking Oil, pure, healthful, odorless; keeps indefinitely; 8 1-gallon cans, $7; 5-gallon can, $4.10; 2 5-gallon cans, $8; ½ barrel, 72 cents per gallon; barrel, 70 cents per gallon. Address Sanitarium Cooking Oil Co., Louisville, Ky.
1,000,000 Bible Mottoes. Size, 12 x 16. They are sweet ones. Every home should have one. English, German, Spanish; 250, $10. More you buy, less they cost. Father and Mother lead. Express prepaid. Address Hampton Art Co., Nevada, Iowa.
LIBERAL OFFER.—Highly refined Cooking Oil, wholesome and nutritious. Guaranteed free from animal fats and all other impurities. Superior shortening. Attractive prices. 5 gallons, $3.75; 10 gallons, $7.50; ½ bbl., $19.75; 1 barrel, $33.50. Purity Cooking Oil Co., Chattanooga, Tenn.
FOR SALE.—Apples, sweet or sour; finest flavor and keepers. Chestnuts, walnuts, maple-sirup, potatoes. Bargains in flowers: geraniums, ferns, coleus, feverfew, primroses, foxgloves, and others at ten cents, post-paid. Dahlia bulbs same price. Narcissus, 4 for 10 cents. Write New York Food Co., Oxford, N. Y.
Field Notes
Elder E. A. Curtis reports having had the privilege of bringing four precious souls into this truth at Deadwood, Wyo.
Eighteen persons are reported to have accepted the truth at Holbrook, Neb., under the labors of Elders L. B. Schick and B. L. House.
Baptismal service was held at Ellicottville, N. Y., September 16, by Elder H. W. Carr. Three went forward in baptism, and others may do so later.
Ten persons were baptized in New Haven recently by Elder J. C. Stevens, as the result of a tent-meeting. Three others will be baptized in the near future. Several are interested.
Elder Mackintosh has been holding a tent effort in Coal Camp, Mo., for the past three months. Sunday, September 17, in the presence of a large audience, sixteen persons were baptized as the fruit of this effort. This is considered but a beginning, and it is expected that a large number of others will be baptized in the near future.
At the close of a tent effort in Eastern Pennsylvania by Elder H. Meyer, about seven persons took their stand for the message. Several others are expected to decide favorably, as the interest will be followed up by house-to-house Bible work. One adult was baptized a week ago by Elder T. H. Branch, pastor of the First African Seventh-day Adventist church of Philadelphia.
NOTICES AND APPOINTMENTS
By J. G. Lamson
Iowa Academy
THE Stuart Academy, incorporated “Iowa Industrial Academy,” has been moved from Stuart, Iowa, to Nevada, Iowa. The following-named persons are connected with the faculty, and all mail for either the school or individuals connected with it, should be addressed Nevada, Iowa, instead of Stuart: J. G. Lamson (principal), Mrs. J. G. Lamson, Mr. Roy Luchenbill, Prof. H. H. Howard, Mrs. H. H. Howard, Miss Anna Nelson, Mr. P. A. Webber. J. G. LAMSON.
International Publishing Association
By F. F. Byington
THE eighth annual meeting of the membership of the International Publishing Association will be held at College View, Neb., beginning Oct. 13, 1911, at 10 A. M., for the election of a board of trustees for the ensuing year, and for the transaction of other business.
The members of this association consist of the executive committees of the General Conference, the Central Union Conference, the Northern Union Conference, and the Southwestern Union Conference, the board of trustees and counselors of the International Publishing Association, and the editors of the foreign periodicals published by the International Publishing Association. A large representation of the membership is desired at this meeting. F. F. BYINGTON, Secretary.
Addresses
THE address of W. J. Tanner is now South Stukely, Quebec, Canada.
W. L. KILLEN gives notice of change of address from High Point, N. C., to Boise, Idaho.
ELDER W. A. T. MILLER gives notice of change of address from Box 64, Alamogordo, N. M., to Box 286, Albuquerque, N. M.
Old Publications Wanted
“Sunday Seventh Day Examined,” edition 1871, 87 pages.
“The Three Messages,” edition 1877, 142 pages.
“The Complete Testimony of the Fathers,” edition 1876, 112 pages.
“Sermons on the Two Covenants,” edition 1875, 46 pages.
“Sermons on the Sabbath and the Law,” edition 1870, 227 pages.
“Fathers of the Catholic Church,” cloth bound, any edition.
“Facts for the Times,” cloth bound, any edition.
“Life of Bates,” cloth bound, any edition.
Those who have copies of the above works which they are willing to sell, are requested to address H. H. Hall, Mountain View, Cal., stating price desired.
Obituaries
Enoch.—Gerald Marshall Enoch was born in Barbados, West Indies, Dec. 13, 1905, and died at the Marathi Mission station, Panvel, India, after two days of severe suffering from malignant malaria. Our little boy, born and raised amid the privations of mission life in the tropics, had not the vitality to resist the malaria contracted in our new mission station. With sorrowing hearts we laid him to rest in the Bombay cemetery, to await the coming of the Life-giver. Mr. and Mrs. Geo. F. Enoch.
Drake.—Oliver P. Drake died at his home in Scranton, Pa., May 14, 1911, aged forty-five years. Brother Drake was a God-fearing, conscientious man, and when the light of the third angel’s message came to him, he gladly accepted it, and was a member, in good standing, of the Scranton Seventh-day Adventist church at the time of his death. He leaves a wife, who deeply mourns her loss. The funeral services were conducted by the writer, assisted by the Rev. W. C. Watkins, of the Scranton Bethany Baptist church. W. H. Heckman.
Cook.—Lewis James Cook was born in Philadelphia, Pa., April 29, 1848, and died at his home in Battle Creek, Mich., Sept. 1, 1911, at the age of 63 years, 4 months, and 2 days. Brother Cook came to Battle Creek in the early seventies, and soon after united with the Seventh-day Adventist church at that place, of which he has been a consistent member ever since. He leaves his companion, two sons, one brother, and a sister, besides a large circle of friends to mourn their loss. Funeral services were conducted by the writer, using for his text Job 11:18. Eugene Leland.
Westworth.—Ruth, the daughter of Elder and Mrs. W. A. Westworth, fell asleep in death at the Walla Walla Sanitarium, College Place, Wash., Sept. 1, 1911, aged 13 years, 9 months, and 27 days. She had fully given her heart to the Lord, and was awaiting the return of her father to administer the sacred ordinance of baptism when the sad accident occurred which caused her death. She was resigned to God’s will, and we believe she sleeps in Jesus to come forth on the resurrection morning in response to the voice of the Redeemer. E. W. Catlin.
Schultz.—Reba Olive Schultz, infant daughter of William and Victoria Schultz, was born in Philadelphia, Pa., Aug. 20, 1910, and died July 15, 1911, aged ten months and twenty-five days. A service was held at the parents’ home in Philadelphia on July 18. The following day, the remains were taken to the former home of Brother and Sister Schultz, at Zionsville, Pa., for burial. Words of comfort were spoken to relatives and many friends who attended the services held in the Evangelical church at Zionsville. Both services were conducted by the writer. W. H. Heckman.
Harding.—Sept. 15, 1911, at Corunna, Ind., Albert Harding fell asleep, aged 69 years, 7 months, and 5 days. He was married to Arminda Smith in 1863. To this union nine children were born, six of whom survive him, with more than a score of grandchildren and several great-grandchildren. In 1885 he accepted the third angel’s message. His confidence in this truth never wavered. Although he suffered much, his confidence in God was steadfast. It was my privilege to visit him last March; and he expressed then and also when dying his readiness for the end. We sorrow not as those who have no hope. A large company gathered at his late home to pay their last tribute of respect, among whom were many who had been acquainted with him for forty years. The writer spoke to them of the blessedness of an abiding hope in Christ. W. A. Young.
Holliday.—Died at her home in St. Charles, Mich., Aug. 25, 1911, Sister Cordelia Holliday, in the sixty-seventh year of her age. Sister Holliday began keeping the Sabbath about forty-five years ago, and was always faithful. The writer was called to pray with her a short time before she died. She was perfectly resigned to her lot, and was ready to be laid away to rest. She leaves a husband, five daughters, three sons, and many relatives and friends to mourn their loss. Wm. Ostrander.
Byland.—Edith Helen Byland, youngest child of James and Edith Byland, died in Sebring, Ohio, Sept. 15, 1911, aged 1 year, 6 months, and 4 days, after a short illness of two days. Brother and Sister Byland are members of the Seventh-day Adventist church of Alliance, Ohio. They have the Lord as their Comforter in this sorrow, and are willing to accept the words, “All things work together for good to them that love God.” Although not seeing the purpose now, yet feeling the leading hand of God, they have faith to believe that he who doeth all things well must have some purpose in removing their baby from the home. Words of assurance and comfort were spoken by Elder Graf, from Rev. 21:1-4; John 14:1-3; Rom. 8:23. Neila R. Cartwell.
Toles.—Mary Hall was born at West Jefferson, Ohio, April 17, 1867, and died at her home in Columbus, Sept. 15, 1911, aged 44 years, 4 months, and 28 days. She was married to George Toles in 1886, and four children were born to bless their home. Her husband, three children, one brother, two sisters, and a large circle of friends are left to mourn. At the age of fourteen, Sister Toles accepted Christ as her Saviour, and later in life became a member of the Seventh-day Adventist Church. She was the superintendent of the Sabbath-school (colored) at the time of her death, and was a strong, faithful follower of Christ. The funeral service was conducted by the writer, assisted by Elder Frank Hall and the Rev. W. J. Jones. Text, Ps. 116:15. John Francis Olmstead.
Elder.—Died at his home in Coldville, Pa., Sept. 13, 1911, Floyd Hugh Elder, aged 42 years, 10 months, and 19 days. Mr. Elder was graduated from the South Lancaster Academy, but was not a member of any church. He had a bright, cheerful, loving disposition, and always desired to lead a Christian life. He had the sweet assurance of acceptance of the Lord, and was fully surrendered to the Lord’s will. He was at home working for his father when taken with appendicitis, which resulted in his death. There is left to mourn their loss, a father, mother, brother, and a large circle of friends. The funeral was held in the Methodist church, and a large number gathered to pay their last tribute of respect. He was laid to rest in the Oak Hill Cemetery, to await the coming of the great Life-giver. T. B. Westbrook.
Wilbur.—Mark A. Wilbur was born Nov. 8, 1872, and died Aug. 2, 1911. He was married to Hattie E. Thompson, March 26, 1902. His Christian experience began twelve years ago, and since that time his life exemplified the truth. He belonged to the Seventh-day Adventist church at Covert, Mich., at which place he died after an illness of several weeks. He was brought to Eaton Rapids, and the funeral was held at the home of his father-in-law, J. C. Thompson, August 4, after which he was placed in the Bunker Hill Cemetery, under the watchful care of the angels of God, to rest till the first resurrection. He was a kind and loving husband and father, and left a devoted wife to care for three small children; his parents, four brothers, and many other relatives and friends also survive him. The writer spoke on the blessed hope; text, Titus 2:13. The bereaved family are looking forward to that happy reunion with an anticipation which robs their sorrow of much of its bitterness. E. W. Webster.
Goff.—Brother G. B. Goff died at his home in Saginaw, Mich., Sept. 5, 1911. Brother Goff united with the Seventh-day Adventist church at Edenville some forty years ago. For several years he was firm in the message; later he became discouraged. During the past few years after giving up his active work, he was led gradually to take his stand again for the truth. He was good to the poor, and will be missed by many who received aid at his hand. Three children—two sons and one daughter—with their families, and many relatives and friends, are left to mourn, but not without hope. The funeral service was conducted by the writer. Wm. Ostrander.
Mitchell.—Elder John T. Mitchell was born in Jefferson County, Indiana, Sept. 13, 1821, and died at his home in Lisbon, Iowa, July 6, 1911, in the ninetieth year of his age. He was married to Elizabeth Miles, Feb. 29, 1844. They moved to Linn County, Iowa, in 1855; and in the spring of 1858, under the labors of Elders Hart and Sperry, were converted, and became charter members of the Seventh-day Adventist church at Lisbon, one of the first churches of the denomination in the State of Iowa. Brother Mitchell was ordained elder, and served in that office for a number of years. At a camp-meeting held at Knoxville, Iowa, about the year 1867, in an ordination service conducted by Elder James White, Brother Mitchell and the writer and four other brethren were ordained to the gospel ministry—a very rare occasion among us for six persons to be ordained to the ministry at the same time. Because of our long experience in church work as local elders, Brother Mitchell and I were chosen to work among the churches, and for several successive years we traveled all over the State with horse and buggy, visiting the churches and the isolated members, and so set in order what was lacking, we being the only ministers at that time doing similar work. All the other ministers of the conference were doing pioneer work, raising up new churches. A number of years ago, on account of failing health, Brother Mitchell retired from public work. He remained faithful to his God and to the cause of truth, which he loved to the end. Funeral services were conducted at his home church, and he was laid to rest until the trump shall bring forth all the faithful to their reward. He leaves a wife, five children, sixteen grandchildren, and eighteen great-grandchildren. The blessedness of it all is that they do not mourn without hope. H. Nicola.
Our Mission Fields
Data Concerning Missions for the Use of Solicitors in the Harvest Ingathering Campaign
THE last Census Report of Religious Bodies in the United States, published by the government in 1910, gave Seventh-day Adventists for the year 1906, 284 American missionaries, and 1,108 native helpers, or a total of 1,392 laborers in foreign fields. Since 1906 we have sent laborers abroad as follows: In 1907, 58; 1908, 140; 1909, 134; 1910, 61. Adding these to the government statistics for 1906, not including the laborers sent out this year nor the addition of native helpers the past four years, gives 677 American missionaries, with a total of 1,785 laborers being supported in foreign fields.
This same government report, referred to above, for the year 1906 gave the number of countries in which Seventh-day Adventists were operating missions (based upon the same general plan as were the missions of other religious bodies operating in foreign fields as 45, with 126 stations. The next single denomination was listed in this same report as operating in 28 countries, with 172 stations.
To maintain the missions under the direction of the Mission Board requires approximately $1,200 each day, $35,000 for each calendar month, or $420,000 annually. The mission operations carried on in East Africa by Europe, and those among the islands of the South Pacific by Australia, augment the above-mentioned amount to nearly $600,000 annually.
According to the government report for the year 1906, made out upon the same basis as all other religious bodies, Seventh-day Adventists were given the highest average, per capita, for distinctively mission work, both home and foreign. This average was $6.88. Our own statistical report for 1910 gave the average per member as $8.69, $6.58 being for foreign work and $2.11 for home work.
The countries that might be properly termed mission fields in which Seventh-day Adventists have not yet entered, are Arabia, Assam, Borneo, Cyprus, Eastern Sudan, Madagascar, New Hebrides, New Britain, Siam, and West Central Africa. In all other generally known mission fields we have stations established.
In the principal mission fields our work is being carried on as follows:—
Africa—Twelve main mission stations, with many surrounding out-stations.
India—Five stations.
China—Six stations.
South America—Every country except British Columbia has been entered, with progressive missions in operation. The one among the Aymara Indians in the mountain regions of Peru is especially blessed of the Lord.
Island Fields—The West Indies are nearly all included in conference sections, in which work is being carried forward, the larger islands containing many believers. In the South Pacific, missions are established in the Cook, Fiji, Friendly, Norfolk, Pitcairn, Samoan, and Society Islands. In the East Indies, New Guinea, Java, and Sumatra have been entered. A thriving mission is also established in the Philippine Islands.
Harvest Ingathering Signs Orders
By Editor
Up to and including October 5, 210,652 copies of the Harvest Ingathering Signs had been ordered, and had been sent out by the Pacific Press. They are prepared to fill all orders, no matter how many or how large, the same day they are received. About four times more orders have been sent in this year up to this date than last year. It is indeed very encouraging to see the interest manifested in this good work, for which we have reasons to thank the Lord. Do not let any conference hesitate in ordering the papers needed, as arrangements are being made to fill all orders promptly.
Gain in Membership for 1910
By T. E. BOWEN
The gain in membership for 1910, or those accepting the message in fields outside the United States and Canada, was 4,637. T. E. BOWEN.
Danish-Norwegian Seminary Dedication
The Hutchinson Leader of September 29, gives an extended and excellent report of the recent dedication of the Danish-Norwegian Seminary at Hutchinson, Minn. Many of our workers, including Elder O. A. Olsen, secretary of the North American Foreign Department, were present from the Central West. A large number of the citizens of Hutchinson, including the city council and the Hutchinson Commercial Club, were likewise present at the services. The exercise consisted of song, prayer, and addresses by Prof. M. L. Andreasen, president of the seminary, Elder L. H. Christian, superintendent of the Danish-Norwegian work in the United States, and Elder R. A. Underwood, president of the Northern Union Conference, who delivered the principal address, setting forth in a clear and forcible manner the principles of true education.
A Problem and Its Solution
Two pamphlets of interest have recently come to our desk. The first is entitled “A Problem and Its Solution,” and contains much historical information about the Negro, encouraging items of progress, and a careful study of educational problems among the Negroes of the South. It is concisely written, illustrated from photographs, and neatly printed. The other is a sixteen-page price list of the Nursery department of the Hillcrest School Farm. Copies of either of the above may be obtained by writing Hillcrest School Farm, R. F. D. 3, N. E. Station, Nashville, Tenn.
Elder Westrup Returns to China
ELDER J. J. WESTRUP left California this week Tuesday, October 17, returning to China, after having spent one year in Europe and America on furlough. Sister Westrup remains in California for the purpose of giving their little boy Joseph the privileges of a church-school. She expects to remain there one year — a sacrifice indeed for both Brother and Sister Westrup, yet cheerfully made in their love for China’s millions and their child.
H. S. Prener Returns from South America
LAST week H. S. Prener and family arrived in New York from South America. During their stay in the field they labored in Brazil and Argentina.
Hard Nuts for Seventh-dayists
Our readers will be interested in the series of articles begun in this number by Elder Geo. B. Thompson. Some of these “Hard Nuts for Seventh Dayists” are objections which we frequently meet, and good use can be made of these numbers of the REVIEW among our friends and neighbors.
Dr. Miller Slowly Improving
Mrs. H. W. MILLER and her two children spent a few days in Washington last week, on their way from Maine to Ohio, where they will join Dr. Miller at a little country home, kindly provided for them by a friend, in which to spend the winter. All will be glad to know that Dr. Miller is slowly improving, and looks forward hopefully to the time when he will be able to return to China.
Out-of-Doors
As the weather grows colder, the tendency is to remain indoors, sometimes in poorly ventilated rooms. “Out-of-Doors,” an inspiring little book by Prof. M. Ellsworth Olsen, of the Foreign Mission Seminary, points out some of the attractive things that God has placed out-of-doors, and pleads for more fresh air in the daily life, and a healthful combination of physical and mental labor. It is a book that can be read with profit by young and old. There are twelve well-written chapters, and the price is 60 cents. Published by the Pacific Press Publishing Association, Mountain View, Cal.
