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Review and Herald, Vol. 92, No. 5.

THE INSTRUCTOR
Earlier text: The General Meeting at Albany, N. Y

NOTICES AND APPOINTMENTS

An Exposition Number

WITH two expositions attracting the attention of the whole world to their very doors, and the advantage in securing accurate data and photos which this proximity affords, it seemed fitting to the publishers of the Signs of the Times Magazine that they make the March issue an exposition number.
SIGNS of the TIMES May 24, 1919
SIGNS of the TIMES May 24, 1919
At these celebrations commemorating the opening of the canal, there will be incomparably the largest and richest display of the fruits of modern civilization that the world has ever known. In the arts, sciences, and inventions will be seen a fulfillment of the prophecy that “knowledge shall be increased.” This furnishes the basis for articles which will appear under the headings “An Exposition of Our Times” and “Then Shall the End Come.”
These expositions are significant in other ways. They represent the westward march of civilization, and suggest the texts for the message-filled articles entitled “The Circle Almost Circled” and “Westward the Course of Empire.”
One of the most striking pieces of architecture at the Panama-Pacific Exposition is the arch of the Rising Sun, typifying the nations of the East. This prompted the idea of making an article on “Sun Worship and the Sabbath” part of the Exposition number.
Thirty-six pictures, one a double-page panoramic view of the Panama-Pacific Exposition grounds, showing the Golden Gate and the charming Marin hills in the background, give an excellent idea of the general appearance of these surpassingly great and beautiful expositions.
Besides the exposition features noted, articles entitled “Russia and the Open Sea,” “The Bible True,” and the “Grand Finale of Armageddon,” will also appear.
Don’t be afraid that this number will be consigned to the wastebasket. It will be well received by those to whom it is sold or given. Its very appearance will sell it in many instances. Try 25 at 5 cents a copy, or 50 at 4 cents a copy. Ready February 1.

Northern California Conference Association

By C. L. Taggart; Verah MacPherson

The sixth annual meeting of the constituency of the Northern California Conference Association of the Seventh-day Adventists will convene in Oakland, at 10 A. M., Monday, Feb. 8, 1915, for the election of a board of directors and the transaction of such other business as may come before the meeting.
C. L. TAGGART, President; VERAH MACPHERSON, Secretary.

Northern California Conference

THE Northern California Conference will hold its sixth annual meeting in Oakland, Cal., beginning Feb. 4, 1915, at 10 A. M.
C. L. TAGGART, President; VERAH MACPHERSON, Secretary.

The Washington Foreign Mission Seminary Constituency Meeting

By W. T. KNOX; J. L. SHAW

NOTICE is hereby given that the annual meeting of the Washington Foreign Mission Seminary Corporation will be held in the chapel, at Takoma Park, Md., at 2:30 P. M., Feb. 9, 1915, to receive the annual reports, to elect trustees for the ensuing year, and to transact such other business as may come before the meeting.
The members of this corporation consist of the executive committee of the General Conference of Seventh-day Adventists (unincorporated), and the president of each local conference in the United States.
W. T. KNOX, President; J. L. SHAW, Secretary.

California Conference Association of the Seventh-Day Adventists

By E. W. Farnsworth; E. E. Parlin

A SPECIAL meeting of the California Conference Association of the Seventh-day Adventists will be held in connection with the special session of the California Conference of Seventh-day Adventists, at Oakland, Cal., Feb. 4-9, 1915, for the transaction of such business as may come before the meeting. The first meeting will be held Monday, February 8, at 10 A. M.
E. W. FARNSWORTH, President; E. E. PARLIN, Secretary.

Clothing Needed in Knoxville

WE shall be grateful to receive a supply of clothing for both men and women for use in our work here. There is great need among the people in this vicinity. Address H. N. Gemon, Knoxville, Tenn.

Publications Wanted

The following-named persons desire late, clean copies of our periodicals, sent postpaid, for missionary purposes:—
Pet Noe, Bessemer, Ala.
Mark Hancock, Thomaston, Ga.
M. T. McMullan, Decatur, Miss.
F. Willruth, Clarks Summit, Pa.
G. G. McGeehan, St. John, New Brunswick.
Emma Kincaid, 2557 A (rear) Hebert St., St. Louis, Mo.
Margaret P. Cosby, 2134 Chestnut Ave., Newport News, Va.
Frada Bayouth, Aline, Okla. Papers, tracts, and a Bible in Arabic.

Requests for Prayer

An Indiana sister desires that we pray earnestly for her healing.
“I request prayer that God may give me success in the canvassing work, which I am just taking up, and that my husband may be led to see the light of present truth,” writes an Oklahoma sister.
A family of isolated Sabbath keepers in Illinois desire prayer for help through difficulties which they are forced to meet; that if it is God’s will the way may be opened for them to enjoy church privileges in the near future; and also for the healing of the husband and father.

Address Wanted

THE church of Grants Pass, Oregon, desires to learn the whereabouts of H. T. Hedges, from whom it has not heard for about two years. Information should be addressed to Mrs. W. W. Walker, the church clerk, at Grants Pass, Oregon.

Obituaries

By W. W. Steward; M. G. Nunes; T. G. Bunch; Andrew Mead; S. C. Hannon; E. W. Farnsworth; R. D. Quinn; A. V. Olson

Reith.—Mrs. Jane Reith was born in Ireland, May 19, 1846, and died in College Place, Wash., Dec. 22, 1914. A husband and nine children are left to mourn, but not without hope; for hers was a beautiful Christian life, her precept and example always telling on the Lord's side. Funeral services were conducted by the writer, assisted by Elder O. A. Johnson. W. W. STEWARD.
Taylor.—Julia Taylor was born Dec. 25, 1855, and died Dec. 18, 1914. During her sickness of many months Sister Taylor showed a quiet spirit of resignation. Ten years ago, while living at Waco, Tex., her attention was called to the third angel's message. Her life was one of helpful Christian ministry, and she fell asleep in the hope of a part in the first resurrection. Her companion and two daughters are left to mourn. M. G. NUNES.
Parish.—Sister Eliza Parish was born in Missouri, June 6, 1847, and died at her home, in Myrtle Point, Oregon, Dec. 26, 1914. She was an invalid for several years before her death. The funeral services were conducted at the family residence, and words of consolation were spoken by the writer to the husband and seven children and other relatives and friends present. Our sister was laid to rest to await the call of the Life-giver. T. G. BUNCH.
Pogue.—William Evelyn Pogue was born June 21, 1897, in Pine City, Minn., and was drowned Dec. 2, 1914. He was at prayer meeting the evening of his death, and took part in the meeting. William was a faithful member of the Blackberry Seventh-day Adventist Church, and his untimely death is deeply mourned by a father, one sister, three brothers, and a large number of relatives and friends. We laid him to rest, confident of meeting him in the resurrection morning. ANDREW MEAD.
Lanaville.—Antone Lanaville was born in Oconto, Wis., Oct. 14, 1867, and died Dec. 17, 1914, in Harris, Mich. For some years he was a faithful member of the Seventh-day Adventist Church. Thirteen years ago he was united in marriage with Miss Sadie Wery. All who knew Brother Lanaville loved and respected him; and the church, as well as his family, keenly feel their loss. He is survived by his wife and three children, an aged father, three brothers, and six sisters. Words of comfort were spoken by the writer from Jer. 31: 16. S. C. HANNON.
Rasmussen.—Eva Bell Reed was born in Raymore, Mo., Oct. 30, 1882. The family moved to California in 1887, and at the age of twelve years Eva was converted and united with the Healdsburg Seventh-day Adventist Church, and was thereafter a consistent Christian. She was married to J. C. Rasmussen on Jan. 12, 1905, and fell asleep at Camino, Cal., Oct. 31, 1914, after a lingering illness. We laid her to rest until the Life-giver shall come to claim his own. The funeral services were conducted by the writer. E. W. FARNSWORTH.
Machlan.—Nora Victoria Boyle was born April 27, 1892, in Toronto, Canada, and died Dec. 24, 1914, at Melrose, Mass. She was a student at South Lancaster Academy for a number of years, and was an active worker from the age of twelve. She was married to Louis O. Machlan Dec. 23, 1913. Last fall they were called to take charge of the Williamsdale Academy, located in Nova Scotia. Her many friends will remember her as a most lovable and earnest Christian, and they have laid her to rest with the sweet assurance that they will meet her at the coming of the Lord Jesus. Funeral services were held at the home of Prof. and Mrs. B. F. Machlan, in South Lancaster, Mass. R. D. QUINN.
Hammond.—Mrs. Bettie Traver Hammond was born in 1844, at Shefford, Quebec, Canada, and died at her home in South Stukely, Quebec, Dec. 5, 1914. In May, 1868, she was united in marriage with Mr. J. H. Hammond. Early in life Sister Hammond was converted, and in 1875, with her husband, she accepted present truth and became a charter member of the South Stukely Seventh-day Adventist Church. She was a devoted wife, a real mother, a true friend, and an earnest, sincere Christian. Her husband, two daughters, a son, and a large circle of friends mourn their loss. A. V. OLSON.
Lewis.—Joseph Lewis was born in Canada, Aug. 27, 1855. He came to the United States, and was married while living in Michigan. He was the father of thirteen children. Brother Lewis was blind for nearly thirty-two years, but rich blessings of Heaven were bestowed upon him, and his patient, happy Christian life was an inspiration to his family and to all who were associated with him. In 1892 he accepted the faith held by the Seventh-day Adventist Church, and rejoicing in the blessed hope of his Lord's soon coming, fell asleep in Jesus at his home, near Phoenix, Ariz. C. D. M. WILLIAMS.
Black.—Margaret Roberts Black was born at Forfar, Scotland, March 4, 1849, and died in Detroit, Mich., Nov. 21, 1914, aged 65 years. Twenty-one years ago mother accepted present truth, and soon after united with the Seventh-day Adventist Church at Detroit, Mich., of which she remained a faithful member until her death. On the occasion of her funeral, words of comfort were spoken by Elders L. T. Nicola and Lee S. Wheeler. She is survived by a devoted husband and several children. We feel to say with the psalmist, “Precious in the sight of the Lord is the death of his saints.” PAUL SCHNEPPE.
Gibbs.—D. N. Gibbs was born in New York State Oct. 25, 1833, and fell asleep in Jesus Nov. 24, 1914. Thirty-nine years ago Father Gibbs heard the message for this last generation, and became a faithful member of the Seventh-day Adventist Church. Until the end he rejoiced in the blessed hope. He was a cheerful, consistent Christian, an honor to the church, and a blessing to the cause he loved so much. At the time of his death he held his membership in the organization at Terra Ceia, near Palmetto, Fla. He is survived by four children. The funeral services were conducted by the writer, assisted by Dr. A. L. Gregory. J. E. CALDWELL.
Adams.—Emma Jane Adams was born in Iowa, Oct. 14, 1867, and died at the home of her brother-in-law, in Chicago, Ill., Nov. 28, 1914. She was baptized and united with the Seventh-day Adventist Church at the age of fifteen, and remained an active member until her death. She is survived by an aged mother, two sisters, and one brother. She was fully resigned to God's will, and her friends feel confident that she sleeps in Jesus. Sister Adams was a teacher in the public schools of Iowa and Illinois for twenty-five years, and had a wide circle of friends. Funeral services were conducted by the writer. G. E. LANGDON.
Johnson.—Aurie O. Johnson was born Sept. 30, 1884, near Rockford, Ind., and died in Warren, Ind., Dec. 15, 1914. Death resulted from burns received from an explosion of kerosene while she was starting a fire. At the age of nine years she was baptized and united with the Seventh-day Adventist Church. Ever after she sought to be a consistent Christian. For a number of years she taught music in the home community, and later attended Beechwood Academy, serving as musical instructor until her health failed. Later she attended a chiropractic school, and was practicing in Warren at the time of her death. Her parents, six sisters, and three brothers are left to mourn. Words of consolation were spoken by Elder E. A. Bristol. *
Creech.—Mrs. Lizzie Creech was born in Lincoln County, Missouri, in 1851, and most of her life was spent near there. She was married in 1874, and sixteen years ago moved to Flagstaff, Ariz. Early in life this sister gave herself to the Lord, and became a charter member of the Seventh-day Adventist Church in Flagstaff during her later years. She was a consistent Christian. C. D. M. WILLIAMS.
Myers.—Sarah Jane Seavy Myers was born in Herkimer County, New York, Feb. 15, 1840, and died Dec. 24, 1914. She was united in marriage with Jacob J. Myers Feb. 15, 1857. Of their five children four are left to mourn. One of her brothers is also living. Sister Myers accepted Christ as her Saviour early in life, and for forty years clung to the blessed hope of Christ's soon coming. She will be greatly missed by all who knew her. The funeral services were conducted by the writer. B. L. HOUSE.
Ross.—Oliver M. Ross, of Roosevelt, N. Y., died Dec. 30, 1914, in his sixty-sixth year. Brother Ross united with the Seventh-day Adventist Church in 1873, before our first foreign missionary was sent out, and he lived to see the message encircle the globe. Shortly before his death he had a renewed Christian experience, and those nearest him feel sure that he died in the hope of a part in the resurrection of the just. He is mourned by his wife, three sons, and one daughter. The funeral service was conducted by the writer. J. C. STEVENS.
Thomson.—Peter Thomson was born in Auchencairn, Scotland, Nov. 18, 1831. At the age of fifteen he became a sailor, and after serving his apprenticeship on a transatlantic line between Liverpool and Quebec, spent the greater part of his sailing days on the Great Lakes. He retired from active service on the lakes about six years ago, settling in Cedar Lake, Mich., where he died Nov. 24, 1914. Several years ago, through the influence of his faithful companion, he accepted the third angel's message and was baptized. He was a conscientious, God-fearing Christian. His dealings with men were marked with the strictest integrity. To those who were in distress or trouble his heart was ever open, and he forgave as he hoped to be forgiven. Two sons and three daughters are all that remain of the immediate family. Elder M. C. Guild spoke comforting words from Rev. 14: 12. J. G. LAMSON.

Extracts From Letters Received in Regard to the “Liberty” Magazine

“I AGREE with you entirely as to the importance of constant watchfulness to prevent any encroachment on our great doctrine of religious liberty.”—Senator Miles Poindexter, of Washington.
“I have been receiving the Liberty magazine right along. I have always opposed Sunday legislation, and expect to continue to oppose it as long as I remain in Congress.”—Representative Julius Kahn, of California.
“Your current number of the Liberty magazine for the first quarter of 1915 is so good that I read nearly every part of it before stopping. Wish I were able to pay for and send out a large club.”—S. H. Carnahan, of Cuba.
“I have received the issue of the Liberty magazine for the first quarter of 1915, and have read it with much interest. I believe it is the finest number you have put out, and undoubtedly it will do a great deal of good.”—W. H. Thurston, president of the Wisconsin Conference.
“I beg to say that I have received the copy of the Liberty magazine for the first quarter of 1915, and I have also been receiving the same heretofore, but not regularly. I may say with entire frankness that I have read regularly such copies of the magazine as have reached me heretofore.”—Representative John Small, of North Carolina.
Elder C. F. McVagh, president of the West Michigan Conference, writes: “You have put out a more than usually attractive number of the Liberty magazine, and I feel that it will be read. We are doing altogether too little for the lawyers and judges, and I trust that this magazine will enlighten many honest souls. Our conference executive committee has very willingly voted that the Liberty should be sent to these men.”
“I have received the copy of the Liberty magazine to which you refer, and have frequently received copies thereof, which I have examined with great interest. Thank you for the courtesy of sending them to us. However, it is not necessary for you to send me the magazine to read the excellent articles therein, in order that I may be of your way of thinking about Sunday legislation.”—Representative E. A. Hayes, of California.

THE WORK AND THE WORKERS

By Editor

A SECOND edition of the “War” number of Liberty (10,000 copies) has just gone to press.
YOU will find over 60 articles and features of importance in the twelve departments of the February Life and Health. Send 10 cents in stamps for sample copy, $1.00 for 20, or $2.00 for 50 copies. An excellent seller.
THE February or “Free Speech,” “Papacy and the War,” “Postal Legislation,” and “Thieves’ Bull” number of the Protestant Magazine is now ready. Send $1.00 for 10 copies of the February and 10 of the excellent January number, or $2.00 for 25 of each number.
IT will cost you only 25 cents to have the magazine department address, wrap, and mail for you five copies of Life and Health, or of Liberty, or of the Protestant Magazine to different addresses; or $1.00 for one magazine to TWENTY different addresses. Order through your tract society, as usual.
MANY conferences are ordering the “War,” “Peace Movement,” and “Sunday Laws” number of Liberty sent to 500 to 2,000 judges and attorneys in their territory. No better number could be sent them. Send it to 20 attorneys for $1.00. The publishers will do it for you. Order through your tract society.
THE Protestant Magazine leads Roman Catholics into the light. “I am a subscriber to the Protestant Magazine,” writes a California sister, “and have been for two years. It was the Protestant Magazine that brought my husband out from Catholicism. It opened his eyes, and mine, too. We are now bringing up our children as Seventh-day Adventists.”
Wm. Alexander Brown, attorney at law, 3937 Locust St., Philadelphia, Pa., writes: “Your Protestant Magazine is conducted on a much higher plane than are most of the other anti-Catholic publications. Some of these papers, if not all of them, may have done a certain amount of good, and perhaps there is a class of people to whom they may appeal, but I can only regret their vulgarity and vituperation. I do not think that they help the cause of Protestantism in the long run. I inclose herewith $1.00 for subscription for the year 1915.” Later, in answer to our inquiry, he replies, “You are at liberty to use my name.”
Dr. Frederick J. Stanley, the well-known Y. M. C. A. and Chautauqua lecturer, writes: “Dear Mr. Bourdeau: Kindly say to Messrs. Prescott and Spicer that their faithful and able efforts bear better fruit every month in our Protestant Magazine, which is increasing in power and efficiency every month. It is an able magazine. God be praised for such an organ in advancing the kingdom and exposing the stupendous Roman fallacy and monstrous hierarchy. My labors and travels take me all over this land, lecturing and preaching, largely before Y. M. C. A.’s and Chautauquas, besides churches. I know whereof I speak, as to the vicious influence of Romanism.”
REGULAR subscribers for Liberty desiring the 1914 Index for their files, will receive a copy for the asking. Nonsubscribers may obtain the same for four cents in postage stamps.
Life and Health agents and subscribers will kindly excuse unavoidable delay in getting out the beautiful February number, just off the press January 12. Send in your orders at once. This number is selling fast. It tells all about the great Panama-Pacific Exposition, etc.
REV. J. KRUEGER, of Missouri, sends us $3.00 for five yearly subscriptions to the Protestant Magazine—his own renewal and four new subscriptions. Many are making use of our renewal blanks in this way. Why not adopt the same plan when sending in your renewal? For particulars see notes published in the magazine itself.
This gives a faint idea of the artistic, contrasty three-color cover design of the February “Life and Health.” This “Panama-Pacific Exposition,” “California,” “Lincoln,” “Home Cooking School,” “Food and Drug Frauds,” “What to Do First,” “Twilight Sleep,” and “Care of the Children” number is selling rapidly. Send $1.00 for 20 or $2.00 for 50 copies today.
This gives a faint idea of the artistic, contrasty three-color cover design of the February “Life and Health.” This “Panama-Pacific Exposition,” “California,” “Lincoln,” “Home Cooking School,” “Food and Drug Frauds,” “What to Do First,” “Twilight Sleep,” and “Care of the Children” number is selling rapidly. Send $1.00 for 20 or $2.00 for 50 copies today.
THROUGH the courtesy of the Upper Columbia Conference, we have just mailed a copy of the current “War,” “Peace Movement,” and “Sunday Laws” number of Liberty to 678 judges and attorneys in the territory of the Upper Columbia Conference—in Washington, Idaho, and Oregon. This number is especially adapted to legislators and other molders of public opinion. It contains an actual size photograph of Mr. Bryan’s famous “plowshare” paper weights made from old swords. Send $1.00 for 20 copies, or for the same amount the publishers will mail them out to different addresses you may furnish. Order through your tract society.
MISS SUSIE BODEN, now in attendance at the Keene (Tex.) Academy, writes: “I am going to school as the result of magazine sales. I began on my scholarship September 7 and had it earned by November 17, and paid about $50 debts. The Lord truly answers prayer. I asked him to give me success, and he did. I had many good experiences.” Miss Boden sold Life and Health and Watchman . What she has done others can do. It is not too late for you to earn a one-year or half-year scholarship. One young lady earned hers in three weeks. Send 25 cents in stamps to your tract society for sample copies of Life and Health, the Protestant Magazine, and Liberty. The secretary will tell you all about scholarships.
BROTHER L. B. SHICK, of Nevada, Mo., reports an interesting incident regarding the Protestant Magazine. He showed a copy to a street car conductor in Joplin, Mo., a few days ago. The latter replied that he had been looking for that magazine for months, and gave Brother Shick $2.00 to have the magazine sent to his address and to the Masonic Reading Room in Joplin. We are indebted to the Central Union Outlook, College View, Nebr., for this encouraging item.

Liberty of the Press Threatened

PROMINENT among the liberties guaranteed by the Constitution of the United States are freedom of speech and freedom of the press. That these are essential to the maintenance of the republic was wisely recognized by the founders of this government. That an organized effort, backed by powerful influences, is now seeking to abridge these liberties is an ominous sign of the times. This effort is represented in two bills which have just been introduced by Roman Catholic members in the House of Representatives. Each is entitled “A Bill to Amend the Postal Laws.” The first one was introduced January 7 by Mr. Fitzgerald, of New York, and reads as follows:—
“Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, That whenever it shall be established to the satisfaction of the Postmaster-General that any person is engaged or represents himself as engaged in the business of publishing any obscene or immoral books, pamphlets, pictures, prints, engravings, lithographs, photographs, or other publications, matter, or thing of an indecent, immoral, scurrilous, or libelous character, and if such person shall, in the opinion of the Postmaster-General, endeavor to use the post office for the promotion of such business, it is hereby declared that no letter, packet, parcel, newspaper, book, or other thing sent or sought to be sent through the post office by or on behalf of or to or on behalf of such person, shall be deemed mailable matter, and the Postmaster-General shall make the necessary rules and regulations to exclude such nonmailable matter from the mails.”
The second bill was introduced by Mr. Gallivan, of Massachusetts, and provides the following:—
“Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, That whenever it shall be established to the satisfaction of the Postmaster-General that any person is engaged in the business of publishing any scandalous, scurrilous, indecent, or immoral books, pamphlets, pictures, prints, engravings, lithographs, photographs, or other publications which are, or are represented to be, a reflection on any form of religious worship practiced or held sacred by any citizens of the United States, it is hereby declared that the Postmaster-General shall make the necessary rules and regulations to exclude such matter from the mails.”
The drastic character of this proposed legislation will be recognized at a glance. When it is known that the inspiration of this measure is the opposition of Roman Catholics to the circulation through the mails of journals and magazines opposing and exposing the principles, practices, and designs of the papal hierarchy; and when it is recognized that both bills place in the hands of one man, regardless of what his religious bias may be, the power to determine the character of all publications and to exclude them from the mails if he deems best, the far-reaching effect of this proposed legislation will be evident.
To meet this new danger which has arisen, and to educate the public as to its true character and bearing, it has been decided to issue at once a sixteen-page extra of the Protestant Magazine. This will be ready February 1, and will be furnished for one dollar a hundred copies, or eight dollars a thousand. Thousands of copies should be sold or gratuitously distributed by our people.
This question is one of real and not imaginary danger to the freedom of the press, and to the circulation of our own denominational literature. We know of no legislation ever proposed in Congress which suggested such possibilities of the abridgment of the liberties of the people as that wrapped up in these two bills. We feel that their introduction has created a real crisis which should be promptly met. We have never faced a more serious situation. There is afforded now another excellent opportunity for us to bring before our neighbors and friends the principles of liberty for which our denominational movement stands. We urge our brethren and sisters to determine at once how many copies of this Protestant Extra they will use in their respective churches, and pass on their orders immediately. Every home in the country should be visited. The size of the Extra edition will be determined by the orders received. All orders should be sent through the tract society. In this matter let us be minutemen, and act quickly.

Review of the Age-to-Come Theory

By Editor

We are pleased to announce that we have in hand the first five articles of a series on the subject of the age-to-come theory, or a review of “Pastor” Russell’s teaching on this question, by Elder J. O. Corliss. These articles are timely, and we know they will be read with interest by the REVIEW family.

Clarence C. Hall to Lead Japanese Printing

We learn that Brother Clarence C. Hall, of the Pacific Press Publishing house, has accepted a call from the General Conference to take charge of the Japanese mission printing work, and to act as secretary and treasurer of that mission. The board of the Pacific Press Publishing Association has consented to release him for the mission field.

Mission Station Established in Manchuria

We have received a letter from Elder Bernhard Petersen, reporting that he and Mrs. Petersen and Brother and Sister O. J. Grundset are settled in Mukden, the ancient capital of Manchuria, the map of the mission site secured indicating that it is centrally located. Thus a mission station is established in Manchuria, and mission work is under way in a new and populous region.

Missionary Printer Accepts Call to Korea

In response to the call for a missionary printer in Korea, Brother B. R. Owen, of the Loma Linda Sanitarium and Medical College printing department, has accepted an invitation to that field tendered him by the General Conference, the Loma Linda board of management releasing him for this work. Brother Owen will also act as secretary and treasurer of the Korean Mission.

South Caribbean Fields Consolidated

THE following notice has just been received from Elder N. H. Pool, president of the South Caribbean Conference: “As the South Caribbean Mission, British Guiana Mission, and Venezuela Mission have been consolidated with the South Caribbean Conference, all communications relating to the administrative affairs of these fields should in the future be addressed to the office of the South Caribbean Conference, 31 Dundonald St., Port of Spain, Trinidad, British West Indies.”

A Good Year in Korea

WRITING near the close of the year, Elder C. L. Butterfield, of Korea, says: “This has been by far our best year in Korea. There has been a good increase in church membership, and a gain of over fifty per cent in tithes and offerings. For all this we thank God and take courage.” The disarrangement of finances, owing to the European war, makes times hard in Korea at present.

Matilda Erickson Recovering in Colorado

A LETTER received from Miss Matilda Erickson states that she has gone to Canon City, Colo., to spend the winter. She has found kind friends in the church there. Miss Erickson, we are glad to learn, is slowly gaining in strength, and we hope that with the blessing of the Lord she may be speedily restored to continue the excellent work which she has been doing for many years in connection with the Missionary Volunteer Department.
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