p. 12 | Review and Herald, Vol. 93, No. 48. (9/28/1916)

Earlier text: Apostasy and Rebellion in the Church

West Java

By I. C. SCHMIDT

I. C. SCHMIDT

It has been two months since we landed in Batavia. We have taken about twenty-five lessons in the Malay language, and find that we can get along quite well when conversing with the people. While the language is not very difficult, yet it takes some time to learn to use it correctly. The plan is that we make language study our first work during the first half year, but the question arises, Who is to do the work? Brother and Sister Duckworth left for Kuala Lumpur yesterday, and all the work is left for us. Mrs. Schmidt is superintendent of the Sabbath school, which gives her a good opportunity to use the language.

We are glad we have come to this field, for it is ripe for the harvest, but the laborers are few. We feel grateful to the Lord for the success he has given us in collecting funds for the mission with the Ingathering Signs. We used 340 papers and received $175 within eighteen days, though there are only two workers and a few church members here to engage in this work. While we personally could not do much, since we must devote most of our time to language study, it seemed as if the Lord sent the people to us at the mission, that they might give to his cause. One man, who is notary public of the city of Cheribon, about one hundred and fifty miles from Batavia, came to the mission, and after we had told him about our work, gave us twenty-six guilders as a gift for the mission, and besides subscribed for the Signs of the Times. He says he is keeping the Sabbath as well as he can, but expects soon to do better. He is a man of wide influence, and we believe that when he takes his stand for the truth, his influence will go far.

No doubt you have heard about Brother Sisley, at Sukabumi, Java. He is now teaching a young Chinese the English language, and through Brother Sisley’s efforts this young man has

learned to love the truth. Recently he began to keep the Sabbath. His mother, who is a heathen, opposed him in taking this step, but even this opposition seems to have made him more determined to serve God. We intend to baptize him in a few weeks.

We hope to be able to build a church in the near future, which no doubt will do much toward drawing the people to the truth. We are of good courage in the Lord, and believe that he will soon send us the help we need.

Another Baptism at San Pablo, Philippine Islands

By L. V. Pinster

L. V. PINSTER

This is the third baptism that has been held at this place in the last three months. At this time forty-one persons were buried with their Lord in baptism. It was a beautiful day, and all nature seemed to rejoice with us at the thought of awakening to new life. The rains had just begun to fall, and all vegetation was beginning to shoot forth. With those baptized at this time, one hundred and seventy-one persons have been baptized in San Pablo as the result of our tent meeting, and still there remains a good interest in the barrios. We feel to praise the Lord for the success that he has given our native evangelist, Brother Bibiano Panis, and his coworkers.

BAPTISM AT SAN PABLO, PHILIPPINE ISLANDS

At one of these baptisms, the fallacy of the oft-repeated assertions of those who do not believe in immersion as the proper mode of baptism was made manifest. I have many times heard it said and seen it in print, that on the day of Pentecost it would have been impossible to baptize so many as three thousand in one day by immersion. The fallacy of this claim was clearly demonstrated when, in one afternoon, I baptized one hundred and four persons in just one hour. If all twelve of the apostles had been engaged in baptizing, and had carried on their work at the same rate per hour, they could have baptized 1,248 in one hour, or that great multitude of three thousand in less than two and one-half hours. Of course, we planned our baptism well, to be able to accomplish such results. One brother helped the candidates into the water, and another helped them out, so I could baptize one right after the other. We need not doubt the statements of Scripture, although we may not always fully understand them.

At this place a church of one hundred and eighty-three members has been organized, and they are starting to build a house of worship. May the Lord greatly bless this new church, and make it a power for good in disseminating the light to others.

Literature Work in the Orient

By J. E. Fulton

J. E. FULTON

BROTHER H. M. BLUNDEN, in charge of the canvassing work in the north-eastern part of the Orient, has just closed an interesting meeting of about ten days with some Chinese bookmen here in Shanghai. This was held in connection with the school, which was about to close, and was intended to give the young men a training for a good summer campaign with our literature. About twenty-five were in the class, and much enthusiasm was shown by these new recruits. Some of the Chinese men from the field, who have been making a success of the work, came to attend the institute. This was a great help in the institute, inspiring courage and faith in those who had not tried the work. A new book, “Health and Longevity,” by Dr. A. C. Selmon, is just off the press, and the young men were given training in selling this, as well as the paper Chinese Signs of the Times.

From this institute Brother Blunden goes to hold institutes in Korea and Manchuria. The work in Manchuria is practically new as far as the canvassing work is concerned. Two canvassers from parts of China where the work has been longer established have been secured to go with Brother Blunden to Manchuria, to help start the work, and with the assistance of local talent, it is hoped to establish a strong work there. A good campaign is also being carried on by our evangelical workers, under the leadership of Brethren Petersen, Grundset, and Gjording. But the papers and books filled with the last great message must quickly go where we cannot as yet send the preacher. How wonderful is the providence of God in establishing the canvassing work!

Good success is attending the circulation of the Chinese Signs of the Times. Many Chinese brethren are out in the field securing subscriptions for this good paper. Some who have recently come from heathenism almost beggars, are now filled with love for God, and are making a good living in the canvassing work. That this work has possibilities even for making a living is also shown by the fact that some designing Chinese who have not been authorized to do so have been taking subscriptions for the Signs. Of course they have not turned in the names nor the money, thus swindling both the people and the publishing house. When it is remembered that not very long ago some of us did not have much faith that canvassing could be done in China, this little bit of swindling comes as a rebuke. Even the unbeliever says, “It can be done, and we will show you.”

From far-away Kashgar, two thousand seven hundred miles, as the crow flies, from the publishing house, at Shanghai, inquiries have come to us from the circulation of our Signs of the Times. This shows the influence of our publishing work here in the Far East. China is a country where literature has been almost adored, and it is interesting to see how highly the printed page containing the last great message is regarded.

A most encouraging word has just come to us from some interested people who have been reading the Signs. They make inquiry about a number of different points of the message, and have twice sent us urgent requests that some evangelist be sent to teach them. They have even asked about the subject of health reform, and show that they are diligent inquirers after truth. In another place where the literature was circulated, great interest has been manifested, and an urgent demand made for workers to follow up what has been done in this way. “But where are the reapers?” There seem to be far too few to follow up the interests being constantly created by our literature. The wonderful results following the circulation of our literature show that God is in this work.

What Is Time in Your Hands?

TIME is exactly what we make it—in the hands of the wise, a blessing; in the hands of the foolish, a curse: in the hands of the wise, a preparation for life eternal; in the hands of the foolish, a preparation for self-condemnation and irreparable loss. What is it in your hands?—Orison Swett Marden.

Why Not Have a Sewing Corner?

By Mrs. Inez Hoiland Stevens

MRS. INEZ HOILAND STEVENS

For years I have hoped to live some day in a house large enough so that one room could be devoted exclusively to sewing. A cheery, sunny place is this room of my dreams, with all the conveniences necessary to the seamstress, and where I may leave my sewing at any moment to attend to other duties, and be able to come back and take it up again just where I left it, without having to put anything away. But the years are passing, and with each one I find myself keeping house in more and more restricted quarters. Especially is this true since coming to a foreign field, so that the possibilities of ever reaching my ideal seem less and less encouraging. I therefore decided one day to “play” I had just such a room by fixing up one corner of the living-room especially for sewing; and I have found it so pleasant and convenient to work there that I will describe it to you.

Not having a chest of drawers (wood and furniture are very expensive here), I took an old open bookcase with four large shelves (made out of our packing boxes), hung a dainty curtain in front, and placed it in the corner to serve as a cupboard for materials. On the first shelf I have my box of patterns, well sorted and kept up to date; another box for bits of lace, embroidery, braid, or other trimming on hand; and the stocking basket, with the mending outfit in place inside.

On the second shelf are placed unfinished sewing and articles to be mended.

The third shelf was quickly converted into a drawer by tacking a heavy piece of cardboard halfway up and all the way across. Here I keep small remnants and old pieces for mending, sorted and rolled up in separate bundles. I used to keep my pieces in a flour sack in a corner of the closet; and every time I needed something for mending, I dumped the sack’s contents out on the floor, and hunted till I found the piece I needed. One could hardly conceive of a more inconvenient method than that, and doubtless few housewives would be guilty of following it. Now I can go to that shelf, and immediately lay my hands on any piece I want, without wasting time in hunting. The last or lowest shelf is used for unmade material on hand. On a nail at the side hang the two tape measures, which I used to try to keep folded up in a machine drawer.

To the right of this case, in a light place, stands the machine. For my spools of thread I had the carpenter make a rack, which is merely a piece of wood with nails pounded through, upon which rest the spools. This simple little device has been a great timesaver, and is far ahead of hunting around in a machine drawer for a spool of thread. Besides, it is a much neater, more orderly method.

I like to have two pairs of shears on hand,—a small pair hung back of the machine, and a large pair to use especially for cutting, and always kept sharp. I once had a good dressmaker come to help me a day. One of her first remarks was, “I declare! your shears are dull, too. I’ve worked in four homes this week, and have not found a single pair of scissors that would cut.” That taught me a lesson.

Plenty of pins, needles, and thimbles are kept on hand. A tin box for white buttons, another for dark ones, and still another for clasps and hooks and eyes, save needless hunting. Those who have several machine drawers for such things are fortunate. My machine has only one, but I’m thankful for that down here.

A good-sized wastebasket stands to the right of the machine, and saves a great deal of cleaning up. One can soon accustom herself to throwing threads and scraps directly into the basket instead of letting them fall to the floor, to be picked up or swept up later.

Now I can do any kind of sewing or mending without stirring from my little corner. It has saved many hours, and has put a delight into sewing that I have never known before.

Diamante, Entre Rios, Argentina.

How Parents May Help Their Church School

By Frederick Griggs

FREDERICK GRIGGS

At this season of the year, when the schools are opening after the long summer vacation, a few suggestions to parents as to ways of building up the educational interests in their church may not be amiss.

First of all, it is important that the principles of Christian education should be thoroughly understood. These principles are set forth in the Scriptures and in the Spirit of prophecy in a clear and comprehensive manner. The more fully they are known and appreciated, the heartier and more effective will be the work of parents in the education of their children and young people. To study and understand them is one of the first obligations of parents, and indeed of all church members, whether parents or not; for the Spirit of prophecy definitely says that the first work of the church members is to interest themselves in the educational and spiritual welfare of the children and youth. In two or three of our local conferences, every church having as many as six children has established a school, and is maintaining it.

Where the church enters understandingly upon the establishment and maintenance of a church school, success crowns its efforts. And this is not saying that there are not many difficulties — difficulties that sometimes seem insuperable — to be met and overcome.

The spirit in the church that enables it to conduct a school for the children influences those who are too advanced

for the elementary school; and the young people, catching this spirit, seek an education in our academies and colleges. Here again church members often have abundant opportunities to help the young people in securing the advantages of these schools.

Another way in which parents may help the church school is to pay their dues promptly — tuition and pledges. The financial obligations upon our church schools are often a considerable burden to the church. But many experiences have thoroughly established the fact that where the whole church unites in meeting these obligations, where the children are taught to assist themselves in securing their tuition and school expenses, and where all are forehanded in making provision for the financial interests of the school, prosperity is the universal rule, and the teacher is paid a good wage regularly and promptly.

Loyalty to the board of management and to the teacher in her work is not the least means of helping the church school. It needs must be that in a matter of so many complications as the conducting of a private school, there will be many matters subject to criticism, just and unjust. It should be the earnest effort of all church members in general, and of all patrons of the church school in particular, to correct all matters which are subject to just criticism if they can be corrected. Most parents have perplexing problems to solve in dealing with two or three children. Many of these problems they are unable to solve satisfactorily to themselves, yet it often occurs that these same parents stand ready to express unkind criticism of a teacher who has not simply two or three to care for, but a score or more.

There are few teachers who make no mistakes in their work; but their mistakes are generally not so serious in the results to the welfare of the school as the attitude which the child, the parents, and their friends take toward it.

The parent who is loyal to the school not only desires his children to obey its regulations, but sees to it that so far as his power and influence go, they do obey them; and he stands ready to punish infractions of the regulations, and thus support the school management. When a child understands that father and mother will not uphold him in disobedience to the school requirements, he is far more likely to be obedient than he would be under other circumstances.

It is possible that the school may have some unwise requirements, or that seem so to the parents. But it is well to remember that the child is harmed more by objecting to and resisting the rules of the school (even unwise rules), and by the sympathy of his parents, if they express their criticism before him, than he could possibly be by explicit obedience.

Another thing, one which serves as a solution of many difficult school problems, is frequent visits by the parents to the school and with the teachers. Parents are busy; the cares of home and life press heavily upon them; and yet a visit to the school is an encouragement to the teacher as well as to the pupils, and enables parents to deal intelligently and wisely with their children in matters relating to their educational interests.

Social gatherings in which the teachers and parents come together for a mutual consideration of their problems are of benefit. Many of our schools are establishing a Parents-Teachers Association. It is an organization which may have a president, a secretary, and a committee to prepare the program and look after the general management of the association. These meetings are of large educational and inspirational value.

After all has been said, the determination to push steadily forward, and at any cost give the children a Christian education, will make every parent helpful in his relations to the school and its management.

Conducted by Mrs. I. H. Evans, Takoma Park, Washington D. C

By Mrs. I. H. Evans; Miss Lora E. Clement

Assisted by Miss Lora E. Clement

Through the columns of this department, hints will be given on all matters pertaining to the home life. Short articles and letters are solicited from home makers, telling of their everyday experiences,—their joys and sorrows, their failures and successes.

My Queen

By L. M. Montgomery

SHE rules a kingdom small and fair, Her throne is but a rocking-chair; Most gracious and beloved is she, With all her subjects at her knee, And never could a monarch view Subjects more loyal or more true.

My little queen with shining eyes, Her rule is tender, firm, and wise; Content and happiness are found Within her tiny realm's bound, And no gemmed circlet can compare With her bright crown of sunny hair.

My little queen, with gentle heart, Within my life she reigns apart; She makes her earthly kingdom dear, And brings the breath of heaven near, With wifely faith, and mother care, My lady of the rocking-chair!

— L. M. Montgomery.

She Hadn’t Noticed

“CORRECTION does much, but encouragement does more. Encouragement after censure is as the sun after a shower.”—Goethe.

That quotation popped into my head the other day when a little whirlwind of schoolgirl impulsiveness swept into her mother’s living-room, where we were sitting, greeted us, dumped an armful of books on the couch, flung a coat over a chair, and passed on upstairs.

When she came back into the room, her mother greeted her with a sigh: “Will you ever learn to be more orderly, Margaret? I thought you told me on your birthday that you were really going to try not to leave everything wherever you happened to be. And just look at that!”

The sunshine went out of Margaret’s blue eyes as she picked up the coat.

“But, mother, I did try.” “Indeed,” said her mother, “I hadn’t noticed it.”

“That’s just it, you never do,” flamed Margaret. “I know I’ve left some things around, but I’ve come in here every day with my coat and hat, and hung them up, and put my gloves away in the drawer. This is the first time since my birthday I’ve forgotten, and that’s most three weeks ago. You never notice it until I forget, and then you notice fast enough.”

“Margaret!” said her mother in a tone that could not be disregarded.

Margaret picked up the books, and turned quickly to leave the room, but not so quickly that I did not see the tears brimming in her eyes.

Poor little girl, she was learning one of life’s painful lessons—that even the best of us are prone to notice and complain when things annoy us, and take things for granted when they go smoothly.

I am afraid it is the exceptional parent who makes it a point to watch for and encourage the child’s first attempts to overcome a fault.

Nor is it parents alone who make this mistake. We all make it—with husbands and wives and other housemates of one sort or another, with the maid in the kitchen, the clerk in the office, in short, with all whose faults we try to correct, and whose progress we therefore ought to recognize.

Never correct one person in the presence of another.

Never use a superior air. Mention casually some similar fault of your own which you are trying to overcome.

Be reasonable. Talk quietly. Know what you are going to say before you speak, point out pleasantly and logically the harm the fault does.

Never nag.

And don’t forget to shed the sunshine of encouragement when you see the slightest opportunity. It is for your advantage as well as that of the person receiving correction.

These are a few rules for helping others to overcome their faults. And while you are concerned on the subject of faults, here’s one more “don’t”—Don’t forget your own.—Selected.

Strength Through Prayer

“EVERYDAY toil brings everyday blessing, Though poor be the cottage and crust that we share; Weak is the heart on which burdens are pressing, But stout is the one that is strengthened by prayer.”

Dry Cleaning at Home

The following formula for dry cleaning, taken from the Scientific American for Nov. 20, 1915, is sent in by Brother Max Hill, who says: “We have tried this, and have never found anything else so good.”—

“Make a stock solution of eight ounces of strong ammonia, one-half ounce chloroform, and one-half ounce ether. Cork tightly, and keep away from the face. Dissolve one bar of P. & G. naphtha soap in three gallons of hot water, with one-half teaspoon each of baking soda, salt, and alum, and three tablespoonfuls of the ammonia-chloroform-ether mixture.

“To clean Oriental or other rugs to their original brightness, make a lather and dip a scrub-brush in it, shaking out superfluous water. Go over the rug with this brush; the lather dries out almost immediately. No harm whatever is done to the best Oriental rug. To sponge spots from clothing, even delicate silk, and upholstery, dip a soft sponge in the lather, wring as dry as is possible, and sponge off the spot. To wash sweaters, blankets, or other flannels, let the mixture become nearly cold, soak the garments in it half an hour or less, squeeze dry, rinse in clear water, squeeze dry, and hang up.

“The various ingredients used not only remove grease and dirt, but set and brighten colors.”

Where Troubles Are Expected

“A CROWD of troubles passed him by As he with courage waited; He said, ‘Where do you troubles fly When you are thus belated?’ ‘We go,’ they said, ‘to those who mope, Who look on life dejected; Who weakly say good-by to hope— We go where we’re expected.’

The Minnesota Camp Meeting

By Arthur G. Daniells

A BETTER spirit than that which prevailed at the Minnesota camp meeting from beginning to close this year could hardly be conceived. The coöperation and earnest effort on the part of the helpers before the opening of the meeting, to have everything in readiness as far as possible, went far toward preparing for the spirit of union and harmony on the part of the campers.

The meeting was held at Anoka, the camp being pitched on the same grounds as last year. A new pavilion top had been secured, and many provisions were made for the material comfort of those attending. A carefully selected corps of workers had been appointed to carry the burdens of camp administration. These provisions were for the well-being of all those in attendance at the meetings, and for the comfort of the campers in particular. Besides creating general satisfaction, they helped materially in the enjoyment of the spiritual part of the meeting.

The attendance was the largest seen at a Minnesota camp meeting for a number of years. One thousand or more people were present on the last Sabbath. As one result of the good meeting thirty-two were baptized at its close. The general attendance at the social meetings indicated that practically all were receiving great spiritual refreshing. The expression of courage and confidence heard on every side bespoke a good experience for the coming year.

About $2,000 for missions in cash and pledges was secured. More than $1,000 worth of literature was sold in the book tent.

Elder G. W. Wells was reelected president. The conference leaders are working hard for the advancement of the cause in Minnesota, and conference affairs are in good condition.

I was impressed with the unusual field of opportunity offered in this State. With such large cities as Minneapolis, St. Paul, Duluth, and with many smaller cities and towns showing good-sized populations of a fine class of people, there is offered a missionary field that can well try the strength of the numbers and efforts of our missionary force. From personal observations of the interest to hear our message in the various cities in which I spoke, I feel sure that in the main the people of the State will lend a listening ear to the truth.

The disposition shown on the part of our people to carry the truth to their friends, neighbors, and townsmen, encouraged me to believe that Minnesota will show large results in the near future. The churches in Minneapolis, St. Paul, Duluth, and Mankato, and the company in Cloquet, all responded heartily to the call for help in connection with the lectures held at these places. Those in charge of the work, together with the local members, gave both means and personal labor to advertise the meetings, and to help in securing a good attendance. This was in keeping with the spirit of coöperation shown at the Anoka camp meeting. This spirit, strengthened and developed throughout the conference, can only mean a strong growth in all lines of conference work. Personally, I greatly enjoyed the camp meeting.

A. G. DANIELLS.

The South Dakota Camp Meeting

By Arthur G. Daniells

In many respects one of the best camp meetings I have attended for some time was the one held at Watertown, S. Dak. The ground was four blocks from the center of the city, and was the same that was occupied last year, and everything about the camp was in readiness for the opening meeting.

The attendance was good. The camp was just about equally divided between those speaking English and those speaking foreign languages, with tents for English, German, and Scandinavian meetings. Workers of the foreign nationalities were present.

The president of the conference, Elder E. T. Russell, rendered a report that spoke well for last year's work. Since last year's meeting, two hundred had been added to the membership. Three church buildings had been erected. Twenty church schools had been operated. Plainview Academy, at Redfield, had a very successful year.

The young people of South Dakota are showing commendable activity in missionary lines. Those connected with the twenty Missionary Volunteer Societies had set a goal of $606 for the support of native workers in India, and had exceeded the goal by over $102, raising exactly $708.87.

The forty-nine Sabbath schools of the conference, with a membership of 1,239, gave for missions during the past year $5,325.67, an increase of $1,465.55 over the amount of the previous year.

The total offerings to missions of the conference for the year amounted to $10,907.72, exceeding the quota on the Twenty-cent-a-week Fund by more than $1,000.

The offerings to home missionary work amounted to $7,209.48, making the total amount given to home and foreign work $18,117.20, or $19.46 per capita of the conference membership. The tithe for the year was $24,386.69, or a per capita of $25.82. The literature sales for the year amounted to $10,620.46.

Thus in all lines of conference work, most encouraging advancement was made. As nothing succeeds like success, it may readily be seen that the South Dakota Conference is facing a prosperous future. Six or seven more workers were employed last year than the previous year. With the conference finances in such good condition, and with a fine company of workers, the coming year should show a splendid record.

All the services of the meeting were well attended. Much interest was shown in the talks on foreign mission work, and in the stereopticon views showing missionary progress. The people from the city shared this interest.

Local workers, under the leadership of the union missionary secretary, Elder S. A. Ruskjer, visited the homes in the city, inviting the people to attend the meetings, and giving out the tract containing the lecture “The World War.” Similar work was done by Brother Ruskjer at all the camp meetings in this union. The spirit of earnestness and enthusiasm manifested by him was communicated to many others, with marked results.

The South Dakota Conference is strong in its resources. Especially to be appreciated are its prospects for developing young people for work in other fields. We are glad for the spirit of liberality shown in this respect. This is as it should be, that conferences train workers to be called into the service where most needed. A rich blessing from God will surely attend such a course.

It was more than a pleasure again to join Elder E. T. Russell in labor, with whom I had been pleasantly associated in past years. It was especially gratifying to find him in such excellent spirits and his work showing such marked progress. He holds the fullest confidence and coöperation of his coworkers, which he greatly deserves.

A. G. DANIELLS.

The North Dakota Camp Meeting

By Arthur G. Daniells

THERE was a time when we found some difficulty in securing choice locations for our camp meetings; but now it is common, especially in the Western towns, for us to have offers of fine city parks, Chautauqua grounds, and other desirable locations.

The North Dakota Conference office is in Jamestown. Inducements were given our people by the city to locate the headquarters there. For a number of years the annual camp meeting has been held at Jamestown, the city commercial body offering substantial considerations to secure the meeting. The fairgrounds have been used in recent years, and make a very desirable place of encampment.

This conference is of good size, and its membership was well represented at the camp meeting this year. There were 240 tents pitched on the grounds, with about 1,400 people encamped. At this meeting the large tent was the German tent, the Germans far outnumbering the others. There was also a Russian tent, and one of the Scandinavians, besides an English tent. Some of the general services were held in the large tent in English, translations going on simultaneously in the three foreign languages.

The report of the conference president, Elder S. E. Jackson, was most encouraging. The persons receiving baptism in 1915 numbered 175. The increase in tithe for the year was almost $10,000, while the book sales were more than double the amount of the previous year. The Sabbath school work did well in general, and showed a good gain in offerings. A conference indebtedness of about $8,000 was paid last year, so that now the conference is free from debt.

An interesting feature in connection with the meeting was the graduation exercises of the conference school, the Sheyenne River Academy. The class of graduates occupied the platform of the large tent, and the addresses were translated. The school had an enrolment last year of 125, and cleared about $1,000 above expenses.

The response to the calls for mission offerings was liberal. The donations to

the general work amounted to $8,577 in cash and pledges. The Sabbath school offerings at the camp meeting amounted to $1,323, and the book sales reached $1,766. Sixty-four persons were baptized.

The outlook for the work in North Dakota is most encouraging. The administration has the support of a fast growing membership. The financial situation is very favorable, with no indebtedness and with a good income. The corps of workers is ample for doing a strong work.

With this meeting closed the series of camp meetings in the Northern Union Conference. They were all good. The following Union Conference workers rendered good service at all the meetings: Chas. Thompson, president; W. H. Edwards, secretary and treasurer; M. B. Van Kirk, educational secretary; and E. M. Oberg, field missionary secretary.

S. A. Ruskjer, the Union Conference home missionary secretary, also attended all the camp meetings in the Union, and did good work, both in the public services and in local missionary efforts. By his coöperation many were encouraged and instructed in visiting homes to distribute literature and give out invitations. He helped to secure the Jamestown Opera House for a Sunday night lecture and looked after many details connected with holding the meeting.

W. H. Edwards was successful in securing liberal newspaper reports of the conference proceedings and discourses. Thus thousands of people who did not attend the meetings were given some information regarding them.

We were glad to have Prof. C. L. Benson back among our working force. He attended all the meetings in the Northern Union, and rendered most excellent service in behalf of the young people.

Elder B. E. Miller attended the South and North Dakota meetings in the interests of the German work. He brought a good message, and cheered the people. Elder G. F. Haffner was present a part of the time, also in behalf of the German work.

A. G. DANIELLS.

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