— According to a life-insurance journal, 12,500 persons committed suicide in the United States last year.
— A statement issued at Washington shows that during the past year 316 arrests have been made for counterfeiting.
— Only $100,000 was appropriated by Congress to inaugurate the new system of postal banks. It is proposed to select one city of moderate size in each State for a trial of the system. The Post-office Department is besieged by requests for these banks from all parts of the country.
— Ten and one-half miles of the Panama Canal are now open to navigation, — five miles at the Pacific entrance, and 5½ miles just opened on the Atlantic side.
— Half of the work for a bachelor's degree in a well-known Western university may be done by correspondence; and it is stated that no fewer than 10,000 students have taken advantage of this permission.
— An illicit whisky still, having a capacity of 100 gallons a day, was discovered last week in Washington, D. C., almost within sight of the national Capitol. It is claimed that the still has been in operation for some time.
— A serious wreck occurred shortly before midnight on August 24, on the Grand Trunk, at Duffield, near Durand, Mich., when train No. 4 ran into the Montreal express, which had stopped to make repairs to its engine. The wreckage immediately caught fire, which added greatly to the difficulty of rescue. Eight scalded and burned bodies have been recovered, three persons are missing, and eight received injuries that may prove fatal.
— By a ruling of the Internal Revenue Bureau, druggists will be allowed to sell any one of two hundred or more named articles — perfumes, essences, drugs, and medicines — only on the payment of the government liquor tax. This is because these articles have been examined by chemists, “and have been found to be so little medicated as to leave them in the class of alcoholic beverages.” Their sale has been large in prohibition communities.
— During the fiscal year 1910, ending June 30, there were imported into the United States $250,000,000 worth of articles classed as luxuries. This is $25,000,000 more than the record for 1907 — the former high-record year — and twice that for 1900. Diamonds, jewelry, laces, embroidery, furs, feathers, perfumery, beads, cigars, liquors, wines, automobiles, toys, orchids, palms, etc., are classed as luxuries in the statistics issued by the Department of Commerce and Labor.
— A new music hall, twenty stories high, and costing $3,000,000, is to be erected in Chicago. A woman's smoking-room, in which all kinds of cigarettes will be provided for patrons free, and where liquid refreshments will be served to those who desire them, is a much-talked-of feature. It has long been recognized that the hope of the temperance cause lies largely in the education of the children; but what shall avail the most earnest efforts when the mothers of children thus let down the bars, and welcome the allies of intemperance?
— The “White City” of the Belgians' world fair at Brussels, was almost totally destroyed by fire during the second week in August. One hundred thousand persons were in the grounds at the time of the outbreak of the flames, which, carried by a high wind, spread rapidly in all directions. The property loss is estimated at $10,000,000. Priceless treasures of jewels, tapestries, furniture, paintings, and sculpture were destroyed. The small loss of life — so far as is known, only 2 persons were killed, and 30 injured — was considered marvelous under the circumstances.
— The most extensive and serious forest fires known in the history of the West, have raged for weeks in Washington, Idaho, Montana, Oregon, and Northern California. The State troops, United States troops, and hundreds of volunteers have engaged in an almost hopeless fight against the flames, which, carried by high winds, sometimes jump five miles at a time. New fires are constantly breaking out. Several towns have been destroyed, and more than 200 persons killed. Last week an official order was sent out by the surviving foresters to “save the men, and let the timber go.” No attempt has been made to estimate the financial loss.
Field Notes
Elder M. N. Campbell, of Iowa, reports two baptisms at Cedar Rapids.
Elder J. W. Dorcas reports the baptism of two persons at Woodburn, Iowa.
Two persons were recently baptized by Elder J. B. Goodrich at Hartland, Maine.
At Garland, Wyo., a church of twenty-one members has recently been organized.
Following the holding of an institute in Eureka, Cal., Elder S. T. Hare baptized three persons.
Elder J. J. Irwin, of the North Michigan Conference, recently baptized six at Alpena and three at Omer.
Forty-nine believers were baptized at the Texas camp-meeting, a large number of whom were young people.
On July 15 two persons, a mother and her daughter, were baptized at St. Paul, Minn., by Elder H. Steen.
Mac J. Allen reports ten persons keeping the Sabbath at Sincoe, Ontario, as a result of meetings held there.
In the Colorado Conference Elder G. M. Alway reports the baptism of one person at Canon City, two at Cripple Creek, and five at Pueblo.
As a result of the labors of Brother Nyman, at Frankfort, in the North Michigan Conference, Elder M. C. Guild recently baptized nine persons.
In the West Michigan Conference, as the result of services held at Keeler by Brethren Garrett and Hoyt, four adults have taken a firm stand for the truth.
At Ocala, Fla., July 16, Elder John Manns organized a church of twelve members. On the same day a church was organized at the sanitarium in Orlando.
Laboring for the colored people in Austell, Ga., Brother C. G. Manns reports the addition of six believers at Austell, and fifteen new Sabbath-keepers at Macon.
Elder W. A. Hennig reports six baptisms,—three at Warrentown, Va., and three at the Memorial Church, in Washington, D. C. Six persons have recently joined this church.
At Chillicothe, in the West Texas Conference, Elder H. E. Giddings reports a deep interest. More than a dozen are deeply interested. He is confident some of these will obey the truth.
At Globe, Ariz., Elder J. E. Bond reports the baptism of nine believers. These, with others received by letter, were later organized into a church of fifteen members.
The president of the North Carolina Conference, Elder G. W. Wells, reports two churches organized in his conference during the last year, with the baptism of forty new converts.
In the Oklahoma Conference, Brother W. F. Talburt gives twelve new converts as the result of meetings held at Crowder, and Brother D. F. Sturgeon reports the organization of a church of sixteen members at Buffalo.
In reporting the results of his efforts at Taswell, Ind., Elder J. M. Ellis says that “more than twenty persons have expressed their intention of keeping the Sabbath.” He has met very strong opposition, but the truth is triumphing. Brother N. H. Pool, at La Fayette, in the same conference, reports the organization of a church of twenty-one members, six of them uniting on profession of faith at the State Soldiers’ Home, La Fayette, Ind.
Brother B. B. Noftsger, manager of the Canadian Publishing Association, reports a sale of 365 magazines by one of our busy Canadian housewives, since she began spending odd moments in this way. She says that during the past nine months she has spent a small portion of her time in the work, and that “it has not interfered with her housework in the least.” Life and Health sells well in the Canadian field. In the words of Brother Noftsger, “We do not even have a medical worker to talk it up—it sells itself. The Protestant Magazine also sells well here.”
NOTICES AND APPOINTMENTS
Camp-Meetings for 1910
ATLANTIC UNION CONFERENCE
New York, Syracuse ............ Sept. 1-10
Western New York, Rochester.... Sept. 9-
CANADIAN UNION CONFERENCE
Quebec, Fitch Bay ........ Aug. 25 to Sept. 5
Ontario ........................ Sept. 8-18
CENTRAL UNION CONFERENCE
Nebraska, York .......... Aug. 25 to Sept. 4
Western Colorado, Grand Junction, Sept. 15-25
COLUMBIA UNION CONFERENCE
Chesapeake, Chestertown, Md. .................... Sept. 22 to Oct. 2
LAKE UNION CONFERENCE
North Michigan, Traverse City ................ Aug. 25 to Sept. 4
Indiana, Indianapolis ..... Aug. 25 to Sept. 4
Northern Illinois, Princeton ...... Sept. 8-18
Wisconsin, Grand Rapids ........ Sept. 1-11
Southern Illinois, Shelbyville ..... Sept. 8-18
NORTHERN UNION CONFERENCE
Iowa, Storm Lake ................. Sept. 5-11
PACIFIC UNION CONFERENCE
California, Visalia (local), Sept. 29 to Oct. 9
Utah, Salt Lake City (conference only) ........ Oct. 4-9
Arizona, Phoenix (conference only), Nov.
NORTH PACIFIC UNION CONFERENCE
Washington, Colville ..... Aug. 30 to Sept. 5
Washington, Yakima ............ Sept. 6-12
Oregon, Central Point ........ Sept. 16-26
SOUTHEASTERN UNION CONFERENCE
Cumberland, Chattanooga, Aug. 25 to Sept. 4
Florida, Leesburg .............. Oct. 13-24
Florida (colored), Sanford ..Oct. 28 to Nov. 7
SOUTHERN UNION CONFERENCE
Kentucky, Louisville ..... Aug. 25 to Sept. 3
Mississippi, Enterprise ........ Sept. 1-10
SOUTHWESTERN UNION CONFERENCE
Oklahoma, Oklahoma City, Aug. 25 to Sept. 4
Arkansas, Fort Smith ............ Sept. 1-11
European Division
BRITISH UNION CONFERENCE
Wales ........................ Sept. 29 to Oct. 2
North England ....................... Oct. 6-9
Publications Wanted
THE following-named persons desire late, clean copies of our publications, sent post-paid:—
Charles Journey, Box 35, Rock Hall, Md. J. G. Ohlander, R. F. D. 2, Box 1, Wellington, Kan., REVIEW, Life and Health, Watchman, Liberty, Signs of the Times, and Little Friend.
Charles F. Campbell, 4 Ellis St., Lynn, Mass., clean copies of Seventh-day Adventist papers, tracts, and magazines for distribution in reading-racks.
Tom C. Hege desires any Seventh-day Adventist literature sent to him at the following places and dates: November, Elizabeth City, N. C.; December, Washington, N. C.; January, Tarboro, N. C.; February, Rocky Mountain, N. C.; March, Wilson, N. C.; May, Goldsboro, N. C.; June, Kingston, N. C.; July, Raleigh, N. C. Keep this notice for reference.
Mrs. M. J. Lamb, of Lowell, Neb., and Elder Geo. O. States, Cedaredge, Colo., return thanks for literature, and desire no more sent at present.
Arkansas Conference Association
By J. W. NORWOOD
THE annual session of the Arkansas Association of Seventh-day Adventists will be held in connection with the camp-meeting at Fort Smith, Sept. 1-11, 1910. The first meeting will be held Wednesday, Sept. 7, 1910, at 9 A. M. J. W. NORWOOD, President.
Western Colorado Conference
By W. F. Kennedy
THE second annual session of the Western Colorado Conference of Seventh-day Adventists will be held in connection with the camp-meeting at Grand Junction, Colo., Sept. 15-25, 1910, for the election of officers for the ensuing year, and the transaction of such other business as may properly come before the conference. W. F. KENNEDY, President.
International Publishing Association
By Wm. Asp
The seventh annual meeting of the constituency of the International Publishing Association, of College View, Neb., will be held at the office of the association, beginning September 5, at 9 A. M. The meeting will be held for the purpose of electing a board of trustees and counselors for the ensuing year, and for the transaction of all other business which may properly come before the meeting. The constituency of this corporation consists of the executive committees of the General Conference, Central Union Conference, Northern Union Conference, and the Southwestern Union Conference. Wm. Asp, Secretary.
District of Columbia Camp-Meeting
By W. A. Hennig
It has been decided to hold our annual meeting, September 15-18 inclusive. The meeting will be held in a pleasant, shady spot in front of the General Conference Office building, in Takoma Park. There will be present about all of the general workers from this part of the field, including Elder W. A. Spicer, who is on his way home from a long camp-meeting trip in Europe.
It is designed to stop the regular routine of business in the General Conference and Review and Herald offices, that all may have an opportunity to attend this important meeting. The sanitariums will do all that can be done to give their employees the benefit of the meeting. We hope that none of the Seventh-day Adventists in this conference will allow anything to keep them away from the three full days’ services. Begin now to plan for the meeting.
For particulars please notice the circulars sent to the churches, or write to me at 1210 Twelfth St., N. W., Washington, D. C.
W. A. HENNIG.
Business Notices
This department is conducted especially for the accommodation of the Seventh-day Adventist readers of this paper.
No advertisements of “agents wanted,” and no “promotion” or “colonization” enterprises will be printed in this column. Brief business notices will be published subject to the discretion of the publishers, and on compliance with the following:—
Conditions
Any person unknown to the managers of this paper must send with his advertisement satisfactory written recommendation. Such recommendation should come from one of our ministers, or from the elder of a Seventh-day Adventist church. It is not enough to refer to some individual by name. Secure his recommendation in writing, and send it.
We open no accounts for advertising, and cash must accompany each order.
A charge of one dollar will be made for each insertion of forty words or less. Each additional word, initial, or group of figures in excess of forty, will cost three cents.
No discount for several insertions.
WANTED.—A young man who has had some experience in job-printing. A chance to earn part or all of college expenses. References given and required. Address College Job Printery, College View, Neb.
FOR SALE.—Sanitarium Cooking Oil, pure and healthful; no odor, keeps indefinitely; 5-gal. can, $4; 10-gal. can, $7.90; ½ bbl. (30 gal.), 73 cents a gal.; 1 bbl. (50 gal.), 72 cents a gal. Address Sanitarium Cooking Oil Co., Louisville, Ky.
BIBLE MOTTOES.—Size 12 x 16. 1,000,000 beauties. We expect to sell 500,000 this year. English, German, Danish, Swedish, and Spanish in stock. Price: 100, $5; 200, $9. Express prepaid. “Father” and “Mother” lead. Send stamp to Hampton Art Co., Hampton, Iowa.
FOR SALE.—New, inspiring Scripture postcards. Beautifully embossed. Lead everything in the market. 200 assorted, post-paid, 90c per 100. Send for sample (5 for 10c). Don’t delay to order, but write at once. Address the Waterbury Specialty Co., Brandon, Wis.
FOR SALE.—68 2-3 acres of land; 4 in cultivation; 10 branch bottom; 5 soft springs; 2 three-room houses; smoke-house, barn, and hen-house; some blackberries, grapes, plums, and peaches. All on phone line. Two miles from Seventh-day Adventist church and school. All fresh land. Price, $1,000, half cash. Address M. L. Jones, Box B, Avinger, Tex.
KIEFFER PEARS.—$1.15 for two-bushel crate. Order early, so we can ship pears as soon as they are in proper condition. Send money-order to Occoquan Fruit Farm, Occoquan, Va.
FOR SALE.—New five-room house. Pantry; bath; closets; porches; good well on screened porch; 24 acres level land; 1,500 fruit-trees beginning to bear. Less than half-mile from Keene Academy. Price, $2,250. Address W. D. Dortch, Keene, Tex.
Obituaries
GRAVES.—Amda E. Graves was born in Nordaway County, Missouri, Nov. 22, 1850, and fell asleep on July 19, 1910, aged 59 years, 7 months, and 26 days. She was converted and accepted the truths of the third angel’s message in 1890, uniting with the church at Swank, Wash. On Oct. 30, 1870, she was united in marriage to D. W. Graves. To them were born three sons and three daughters, who survive her.
S. H. KIME.
FARNSWORTH.—Fell asleep in Jesus, July 24, 1910, at Walpole, N. H., Mrs. Emma O. Farnsworth, aged 39 years, 3 weeks, and 3 days. Sister Farnsworth was born in Washington, N. H., June 29, 1871, and became the wife of Brother A. V. Farnsworth on April 29, 1890. By her death the bereaved husband and six children (one a young infant) are bereft of the loving ministrations of a fond and careful wife and mother. The deepest sympathy of the community is extended to the mourning family in this sad hour.
W. H. HOLDEN.
NICODEMUS.—Jerry Edwin Nicodemus was born in Blair, Pa., Jan. 1, 1843, and died at his home in Wolf Lake, Ind., July 25, 1910, aged 67 years, 5 months, and 25 days. In January, 1863, he enlisted in the Union army, and served till the close of the war. In July, 1866, he married Orvilla Sheffler. To them were born three children, two of whom died in infancy. He leaves his wife, one daughter, two sisters, two grandchildren, and a host of relatives and friends, to mourn. He was a member of the Christian Church several years prior to the organization of the Seventh-day Adventist church in Wolf Lake, of which church he was a charter member.
VICTOR THOMPSON.
THAYER.—Died at his home in Lancaster, Mass., Aug. 4, 1910, Calvin W. Thayer, aged 72 years, 9 months, and 4 days. He was born in Buckland, Mass., Nov. 1, 1837, and was the son of Abijah and Rhoda B. Thayer. He is survived by his wife, six sisters, six grandchildren, and four great-grandchildren. Mr. Thayer had been a believer in the Seventh-day Adventist faith since the age of eighteen years. As the years went on, his faith grew stronger and stronger, his experience brighter and brighter, until his life seemed like a shock of wheat, fully ripe. He was an able Bible student, and enjoyed giving the light to others. The South Lancaster Sabbath-school has lost an efficient teacher. The motto of his life seemed to be: “Not to be ministered unto, but to minister.”
C. S. LONGACRE.
SHEPHERD.—Francis Marion Shepherd was born in Wellington, Ohio, July 4, 1844, and died at his home in Wakeman, Ohio, July 15, 1910, aged sixty-six years and eleven days. At the time of the Civil War he enlisted, and served in the Army of the Cumberland till he was mustered out at Nashville, Tenn., in 1865. He was converted at an early age, and united with the church before the war. After the war he became an active member of the Methodist Church, with which he identified himself until the light of present truth was brought to this neighborhood in the spring of 1878, when he united with the Seventh-day Adventist Church. He was married to Permelia A. Clifford, Feb. 25, 1866. He is survived by his wife and one daughter, one brother, and a sister. Words of comfort were spoken to a well-filled church by Elder W. E. Bidwell, from 2 Cor. 1:2, 4. He was faithful unto death, and we laid him to rest in the Wakeman cemetery to await the coming of the Life-giver.
WRIGHT.—Died in Moline, Ill., Sister Hannah Wright, aged forty-five years. Her sufferings, which were at times intense, were borne with patience, and she died with a hope of having a part in the first resurrection. The funeral was held from the home; and by their presence a large number of neighbors and friends testified to their love and sympathy. Hers was a lovely character, and she was faithful in the performance of life’s duties. Her husband is left to mourn her loss.
L. D. SANTEE.
BLOTT.—Charles C. Blott was born Aug. 19, 1863, in North Jackson, Ohio, and died at his home in Girard, Ohio, July 24, 1910. He leaves his wife and father, two brothers, and one sister to mourn. He was a faithful member of the Seventh-day Adventist Church; and in all his trials, temptations, and afflictions, he was very patient, and rejoiced in the message which he loved. Words of comfort were spoken by the writer to a large assembly of friends, neighbors, and loved ones, from Rev. 14:13 and Job 14:10–15.
F. E. GIBSON.
HALL.—Judson Burlington Hall, infant son of Elder and Mrs. Frank Hall, was born July 3, 1910, and died Aug. 10, 1910, aged five weeks. Soon after the death of the mother on the fourteenth of July, he was taken sick, but rallied. Looking so much better, his father left him the day before his death to work in the parish of Clarendon, where a telegram reached him just in time for him to return home to the funeral. Words of comfort were spoken by Rev. W. Tucker (Baptist) in the Seventh-day Adventist church, to a circle of sympathizing friends and relatives. After this he was laid to rest beside his mother.
HALL.—Mrs. Sara J. Hall was born in Oswego, Ind., May 20, 1851. Her father died when she was five or six years old, leaving her mother, who was in poor health, with a family of five small children. Consequently, early in life, Mrs. Hall had to assist in supplying means for their support. After completing a course in the public schools, she began teaching at the age of fourteen in her home town. In 1866 her mother and family removed to Kansas. Immediately she took up the work of teaching, which she continued until May, 1869. June 3, 1869, she was married to Reuben G. Hall, and settled on a farm in Kansas. Her desire for an education influenced them to sell their home, that she might be able to go to school. For some time she attended Battle Creek College, also was graduated from the Emerson College of Oratory in Boston in later years. While attending college in Battle Creek, she accepted the truth of the third angel’s message, and from that time until her death, her greatest ambition was the advancement of the truth she loved so much. After her graduation from Battle Creek College, she was employed as teacher in the college for one year. She then returned to Kansas, where she taught two years, when she accepted a call to teach in South Lancaster Academy. For fifteen years she had charge of the boys’ dormitory in addition to her class work. Each year during her connection with the school, she has kept a student in school, and for several years, two students. She has been connected with the academy twenty-seven years, having left no stone unturned for the advancement of the school and its interests, her last thoughts being of the school and the pupils she loved so dearly. She passed away quietly on Aug. 4, 1910, after many years of noble and active service for her Master. The academy has lost a most valuable counselor, an efficient teacher, and an untiring worker. As time goes on, we shall feel our loss more and more. The honor and the welfare of the school were ever the burden of her heart, and in her twenty-seven years of service she has given a mold to the school work that years can not efface. The funeral services were conducted by the writer, assisted by Elders W. B. White, F. C. Gilbert, and E. E. Miles. A large number of friends attended the services in the South Lancaster church. The students present marched in solemn procession on either side of the funeral train from the church to the cemetery.
C. S. LONGACRE.
Seventh-day Adventist Association of Western Colorado
By W. F. KENNEDY
THE second annual meeting of the Seventh-day Adventist Association of Western Colorado will be held at Grand Junction, Colo., in connection with the camp-meeting, Sept. 15-26. The first meeting of the association will be at 9:15 A. M., Sept. 19, 1910. This meeting is called for the election of officers, and the transaction of any other business that may properly come before the association.
W. F. KENNEDY, President.
Nurses for Washington (D. C.) Sanitarium
THERE still remain a few vacancies for our nurses' training-class, which will begin early in September, and will accept both gentlemen and ladies. Immediate applications will receive prompt attention.
In order to facilitate matters, it will be well to send, with your application, answers to the following:—
Give age, height, and weight.
Are you in good health?
Exactly what have been your educational advantages.
To what church do you belong?
Ask your pastor and one or two other persons to write for you a letter of recommendation. Address the Washington (D. C.) Sanitarium, Takoma Park Station, Washington, D. C.
The Day of Fasting and Prayer
THIS is the hour of need for the work and the people of God. As never before in their history, the greatness and importance of this work in the last days press in from every quarter. The calls for labor are so numerous, and the demands so urgent, that it seems utterly beyond the power of man to meet the situation. The needs of the world's great cities accentuate this situation. From divine sources must aid be secured. The sense of this need led to the appointment of Sabbath, September 17, as a day of fasting and prayer. This people by deep consecration must give themselves to the finishing of this message. To this consecration God will respond. He is waiting to be gracious. Through his prophet Hosea, he invites us to a closer union:—
“O Israel, return unto the Lord thy God; for thou hast fallen by thine iniquity. Take with you words, and turn to the Lord: say unto him, Take away all iniquity, and receive us graciously: so will we render the calves of our lips. Asshur shall not save us; we will not ride upon horses: neither will we say any more to the work of our hands, Ye are our gods: for in thee the fatherless findeth mercy.”
To this appeal for his people, the prophet represents God as responding: “I will heal their backsliding, I will love them freely: for mine anger is turned away from him.”
Shall we not heed this gracious invitation, and by humbling ourselves under the mighty hand of God, confessing and forsaking sin, dedicate our lives to a new consecration? We need not wait for the special day set apart to begin this work. The present is the time to turn to God with all the heart. Before the day of special prayer, let us so prepare our hearts, that at that time we shall meet with God, as it were, face to face, and receive a glorious outpouring of his Holy Spirit.
“Sow to yourselves in righteousness; reap in mercy: break up your fallow ground: for it is time to seek the Lord, till he come and rain righteousness upon you.”
Hymn-Book Translated for Solusi Mission
A HYMN-BOOK has been translated into the native language of the people at the Solusi Mission, South Africa, by Victor Wilson. It will soon be published, much to the joy of these people.
Death of Sister S. J. Hall
ALL will note with sorrow the death of Sister S. J. Hall, for many years a faithful teacher in our schools. The influence of her earnest life will long live in the experience of those who knew her.
National Reform Convention
LAST week Brother C. M. Snow returned from attending the National Reform Convention at Winona Lake, Ind. His article in this number regarding the work of that association will be read with interest. He likewise attended the camp-meeting at Jackson, Mich., speaking twice on the subject of religious liberty.
Foreign Mission Seminary Announcement
By Editor
ALL who are interested in the work of the Foreign Mission Seminary will read with interest the extended announcement made by Prof. M. E. Kern, president of the Seminary, as found on page 18. We hope that a goodly number of earnest young men and women will attend the Seminary the coming year preparatory to entering upon work in other lands.
Second Sabbath Readings, September 1910
The Second Sabbath Readings for September, 1910, have been mailed by the Mission Board. The readings deal with the importance of city work, and are especially designed to prepare the way for the season of fasting and prayer the following Sabbath, September 17. If any church elder fails to receive his reading, he should send a card to his conference office, and one will be mailed.
Death of Elder I. D. Van Horn
THURSDAY morning, August 18, occurred at Otter Lake, Mich., the death of Elder I. D. Van Horn, for many years, until incapacitated by failing health, an earnest and efficient laborer in this message. The sympathy of all will go out to the bereaved family. Fuller particulars will be given later.
Battle Creek Camp-Meeting
WRITING from Battle Creek, Mich., of the camp-meeting being held in that city, Elder A. G. Daniells says: “We are having a large meeting here, and a good one. The large pavilion is well filled nights.”
General Meetings in the Central West
ATTENDING general meetings in the central West, Elder O. A. Olsen writes: “We are having excellent meetings. God's Spirit has been present in a special manner at all these gatherings this summer, and we are glad to see a coming up among our people.”
Nurses Sail for India
LAST week Wednesday, August 24, Miss Mary Gibbs and Miss Elnora Reid sailed from New York for India. Both are trained nurses, and can assist in institutional work, or at the out-stations as they may be needed. They accompany Elder J. L. Shaw and family, returning to that field.
Death of Clarissa E. Rathbun
THE home of Brother and Sister E. R. Palmer has been caused great sorrow by the death, on August 23, of Sister Clarissa E. Rathbun, the mother of Sister Palmer. Sister Rathbun was a pioneer in this movement, and a true mother in Israel. The REVIEW extends deepest sympathy to the afflicted friends.
Departure for the Argentina Sanitarium
AFTER being separated from her husband about one and one-half years, Mrs. Dr. R. P. Replogle, with her children, sailed for South America on August 20, to join him at the Argentina Sanitarium. Accompanying her, Miss Libbie Allen, sister of Mrs. Dr. Habenicht, goes to Argentina at her own expense.
