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Minorities and Great Mistakes

The Christian Advocate calls attention to a very important truth in the remark that “in every great mistake by a nation or an ecclesiastical body, there has been a minority who have protested against the mistaken policy, pointed out the consequences, [and] solemnly warned the majority.”

But in national mistakes those who protest are held to be “traitors;” while in ecclesiastical mistakes, those who protest are troublers of Israel: they “endanger the success of the work,” and do “damage to the cause.”

In both national and ecclesiastical bodies the minority are despised, and their counsel is rejected, because those in places of power regard themselves as the only ones who know; the all-sufficient evidence of which is that they are in the places of power, and are the majority.

And in both national and ecclesiastical bodies the root of the whole “great mistake” is that only selfish policy, instead of sound principle, is considered. Where sound principle is regarded, the counsel of one is treated with as much respect as is that of a million.

Russia Seeks Black Sea Exit

The Vienna correspondent of the Chicago Tribune says that “the cry for an exit from the Black Sea grows ever stronger and bolder in the Russian press. Rossinja, in an editorial, declares that the present moment, when England’s hands are full, is a propitious time for such a move, and says: ‘Twenty-five years have passed since the Paris agreement. It is time to forget it, and give our eagles of the Black Sea free exit into the Mediterranean.’” The Herald quotes this declaration, and says: “The stream of public opinion flows ever stronger in the direction taken by the belief of those statesmen who maintain that to neglect the present moment would be unpardonable.”

GERMANY

By John Norton Loughborough

LEAVING Elberfeld, January 2, in company with Brother Conradi, I arrived in Hanover about 1 P. M. We spent two hours at Stuckrath with Brother Schuberth and other workers. Then we came to Brunswick; and in the evening I spoke, Brother Conradi interpreting, to about fifty of our people, in a hall near the old castle of the Duke of Brunswick.

January 3, we came to Magdeburg, expecting to stop only a few hours, but as Brother Conradi was detained on business connected with the school farm, I went twenty-five miles, with two of the students, to Friedenau, where the German school farm is.

January 4 we arrived in Berlin, about ninety miles east of Magdeburg. Here we met Brother Schubert, of Hamburg, and Brother George Wagner, of Berlin, who is in charge of the work in that city of two million inhabitants. There are two hundred and forty Seventh-day Adventists in Hamburg. Being in different parts of the city, they constitute the membership of four organized churches, and one unorganized company. When I was there in November, 1896, there were only one hundred Sabbath-keepers, with one organized church, and one company unorganized. The tithe paid by our Berlin Sabbath-keepers during 1899 amounted to two thousand dollars.

A hall centrally situated was secured for this general gathering of our people, and nearly every one of them had the benefit of this three-days' meeting. We were told by the proprietor of the hall that ten years ago it was the largest hall in the city. It is now exceeded in size by only three others in that great city. Though the rent of the hall was considerable, it was needful to secure it as a central place for the meeting. The collections, made with true German liberality, met all the expenses during the meeting. The meeting seemed to be one of much encouragement to our people, and will aid in giving permanence to the work in Berlin.

As our readers are aware, Berlin is the capital of united Germany, and the residence of Emperor William. His “guard,” consisting of fifty thousand soldiers, is situated at Berlin, and Charlottenburg and Bellevue, in the suburbs. Here are hundreds of acres of land occupied by soldiers' barracks, parade grounds, and vast fields for the exercise of cavalry. All through the day the ear is greeted with military music, and the eye can behold the hundreds of soldiers going through the military drill. The barracks are no mean structures, but are good buildings of three or four stories. If the cleanliness and taste seen on the outside are as apparent inside,—and I am told that that is the case,—the position of these soldiers, “waiting for war,” must be much more agreeable than life in the camp or on the battle field. These sights forcibly impress one that we are indeed in the time of which the Lord said, “Let all the men of war draw near.”

J. N. LOUGHBOROUGH.

ARGENTINA

By N. Z. Town

About a year ago the conviction fastened itself upon me that I ought to give up the office work I was doing in Buenos Ayres, and make an effort to instruct some of our young brethren here for the work of colporteurs. Arrangement was made for Sister Westphal to take the work of secretary in Buenos Ayres, and Jan. 8, 1899, we moved to Las Tunas, in the province of Santa Fé. We secured a commodious house at a cheap rent, and advertised to open our school January 20. We had not then learned of even one who had decided to come; but when the time arrived, four young men were ready to begin their studies. Later two more came; so we had six in all.

We continued the course two months, studying the Bible, the books that these young men expected to sell, and the common branches. As the lessons all had to be given in Spanish, it taxed our knowledge of that tongue, but it was good exercise, and we enjoyed it. At the end of this term the brethren went into the field, and worked until June 20, when we began another course. This course was not only for canvassers, but for any who might wish to come. During this term the number of boarding students registered was twenty-one, ranging from seven to thirty years of age. There were also eight day students. Professor de Learsy was with us, and we greatly appreciated his help in the teaching. The principal language used was Spanish, but we also had classes in German, English, and French.

At home the chief article of diet of those in attendance had been flesh-meat, but in the school they never saw any animal food on the table; and at the close of their sojourn with us, nearly all were much “fairer and fatter in flesh” than when they came.

As it is difficult to get whole-wheat or graham flour, we bought a hand mill, and made our own flour. The students learned to like the brown bread much better than the white to which they had always been accustomed. We also had a nut mill, and all became fond of nut butter. Grinding wheat and shelling and grinding peanuts was part of the work of the students during work hours. This practical demonstration of the way in which a large family can live and thrive here without the abominable “maté” or animal food, has had quite an influence in favor of healthful living. The elder of the church in Las Tunas has recently discontinued the use of both meat and maté. (For a description of maté see “Home Hand-Book.”) Since the school closed, I have received four orders for nut mills.

The canvassers who were in the school returned to their work the last of August, and some of them have been having excellent success. One thing we have observed,—those who were willing to accept the light on healthful living, and who gave up maté and other harmful things, are meeting with success, while some who rejected the light on those points have had to leave the work. I believe this will be the experience of all our workers sooner or later. We must accept all the light as it comes to us, or it is only a question of time when we shall give up the whole truth.

N. Z. TOWN.

HEALTH WORK IN THE SOUTH.

By E. H. Matthewson

The last year has been an encouraging one to those who are interested in the spread of the truth through the avenue of health principles. In several cities in the South where the health work has been properly represented, many of the influential and wealthy, as well as many of the poorer classes, have become our friends, and are interested in the truth.

Wherever people are sick, there is a demand for our nurses, and a desire for instruction in health principles; and as sickness increases, this demand increases. The labor of successful nurses and physicians gives a standing to our work everywhere, such as no other labor gives. All confess that we need a better standing in the eyes of people everywhere, and for this reason, if for no other, this work should be pushed. There is no work that results in securing more friends and develops more conscientious Christians than the health work properly coupled with moral truth. When patients come to our sanitariums, they are impressed with the spirit and conscientiousness of the workers, and this influence is conducive to health, and also to a reform in their manner of living. The W. C. T. U. in the South open wide the door of their unions to our health workers, and are anxious to help by living and advocating the principles. A properly educated health worker can find support in a short time in any Southern city, which is another reason for pushing forward this branch of the work at once.

The people of the South do not need the introduction of new foods at great expense so much as they need to have demonstrated to them how best to prepare the bountiful supply and variety of food they now have. Good bread, grains, beans, peas, Irish and sweet potatoes, other vegetables, and a reasonable amount of good fruit are possibilities throughout the South, and are cheap.

At the camp-meetings I attended in Arkansas, Oklahoma, and Texas, the desire of our people to get a knowledge of health principles was manifest. If an expression of the choice of a majority of our people at camp-meetings was obtained, it would certainly be, “We wish there could be more meetings devoted to these studies.” The doctor’s time at all our camp-meetings is fully occupied with private questioners, when not engaged in public work; and people repeatedly ask, “When is the next health meeting?”

The testimonies tell us that at our general gatherings, and in our meetings for those not of our faith, the health principles should be made prominent, as they will lessen prejudice, and have an excellent influence. People can easily see the reasonableness of health principles, and our clear and consistent ideas on this subject will increase their confidence in other truths. It seems to me that it is time to carry out this instruction. The openings for small health institutions in the South are many, and people of means could find no better way of doing good than by aiding such enterprises here.

A plan of demonstrating to our own people what good cooking is—a plan that will aid in their conversion to its practice—has occurred to me: In conducting the dining-tent, instead of making preparations to board the ministers and a few who can afford it, have facilities for cooking some dishes each meal in quantity. Cook one or two kinds of grains, and one or two other dishes, each day, so that the campers can be supplied. Several dishes could thus be seen and eaten, a good impression made, and the people be benefited. This would require but little more help, room, or expense, and a price could be put upon the food that would pay the expense. That our people would grasp the opportunity offered has already been demonstrated.

E. H. MATTHEWSON, M. D.

FLORIDA TRACT SOCIETY PROCEEDINGS.

By L. H. Crisler; Josephine Grannis

THE sixth annual session of the Florida Tract Society was held in connection with the Conference and camp-meeting at Lakeland, Nov. 3-12, 1899, Elder L. H. Crisler presiding. We greatly appreciated the presence and counsel of Elder Allee.

The financial condition of the society was carefully considered, and plans were suggested and discussed whereby the work might be placed upon a cash basis, which would be much more satisfactory than the present credit system. This means a change of policy concerning the canvassing work; and several resolutions were adopted regulating this, that the relation of the society and the canvassers may be satisfactory. Different branches of missionary work were discussed, and the brethren were encouraged to take up the work committed to them, and to labor earnestly and faithfully. “Every one to the work, each one to do his best.” It was voted to reorganize the correspondence class, in order that the blessings that attended this work in its beginning in 1873 may be enjoyed in our Conference. Each week these volunteer laborers will mail the Signs of the Times to interested readers, with whom they will maintain correspondence. The Berean Reading Circle work was discussed and approved. The necessity of placing the REVIEW in the hands of all our people was again brought before the representatives of the societies, and we hope to see this accomplished the coming year. The blessedness of giving to the Lord and his work, as well as the privileges of service, was emphasized.

The officers elected were as follows: President, Irving Keck; Secretary and Treasurer, Josephine Grannis.

L. H. CRISLER, Pres.

JOSEPHINE GRANNIS, Sec.

PENNSYLVANIA

By C. A. Nowlen

I AM working in western Pennsylvania, near Pittsburg, selling the book, “Thoughts on Daniel and the Revelation.” Several persons have told me that this book is just the book they have been wanting. A few days ago, while delivering, a woman said, “There is that book for which we have been waiting so long and patiently.”

I find it an excellent way to continue the interest aroused by the book to club with it the Signs of the Times for six months. Thus the purchaser receives a fairly good idea of present truth. I also carry a pocketful of tracts upon the signs of the times, etc., for those who will not buy the book. In this way some part of the message goes into nearly every home I visit.

The weather has been cold and rainy lately. In such weather one can not do so well, but one week I took orders amounting to about forty dollars, including one Swedish book and two German. Among these were the orders of two ministers. I am thankful for a part in this grand, closing work of the gospel, and hope to remain faithful unto the end.

C. A. NOWLEN,

NEWS AND NOTES

FOR WEEK ENDING FEBRUARY 24, 1900.

—Dr. Leslie E. Keeley, of “gold-cure” fame, died at his home in Los Angeles, Cal., February 21.

—There are said to be 250,000,000 eggs held in cold storage in Chicago, awaiting a rise in the market.

—After much difficulty, the express companies have consented to transport liquid air in small quantities.

—The Paris paper Eclair has been excluded from circulation in Alsace-Lorraine, the territory captured from France by the Germans in 1870.

—English agents are reported to be enlisting men in Lamsha, in Russian Poland. One party, it is said, has already gone to England. Each man receives ten shillings ($2.50) daily.

—A Boer force of 8,000, under General Cronje, is surrounded by 40,000 British, under Lord Kitchener, at Paardeberg, Orange Free State. Reports of Cronje’s surrender are unconfirmed by the British war office.

—Paul Neubaus, the globe trotter, in addressing a naval meeting lately, declared that Germany in fifty years had presented other nations with emigrants whose education had cost the empire 900,000,000 marks.

—The United States patent office issued 25,527 patents in the year 1899, including designs and reissues. The number of patents expiring in the year was 18,135. Connecticut took the lead in the number of patents issued—one to every 945 inhabitants.

—Henry Clay Frick, former partner of Andrew Carnegie, has sued the latter for $10,000,000 damages. It is said that in forcing Mr. Frick out of the company, Mr. Carnegie offers him but $6,000,000 for his share in the business, whereas it is really worth $16,238,000.

—Hotel rates in Paris are increasing at a rapid rate. Hotels where room and board formerly cost but three dollars a day, now announce that the price will be nine dollars a day after April 1. Prices of all kinds are likely to be higher during the Exposition than ever known before in that city.

—Two weeks ago Lynn, England, was saved a serious fire, by snowballs. Two officers discovering a blaze in the business district of the city, summoned a dozen others. The pipes were all frozen, and no water was obtainable. The officers bombarded the flames with snowballs, and, after two hours’ hard work, extinguished them.

—Practically all the members of the senior class at Yale have signed a petition to the university council asking that the sophomore secret societies be abolished. The petitioners assert that “Yale democracy is at stake by reason of the pernicious influence of the three sophomore societies which run all the way through the course.” The petition has caused tremendous commotion.

—Dr. Leyds, European agent for the Transvaal, has protested to the commander of Fiume, Austria, against the transport to South Africa of horses bought in the Austrian monarchy for the British forces. This protest has been successful in that the departure of the steamer “Mount Lebanon,” with a quantity of horses on board, from Fiume to Durban, has been “temporarily prohibited.”

—The Tripler Liquid Air Company has been organized in New York City, with a capital stock of 1,000,000 shares at ten dollars each. The new company has a factory in operation where liquid air is being manufactured in commercial quantities. The liquid air is being used daily in leading hospitals and for motive power. It is said that the cost of refrigeration in the United States is estimated at over $150,000,000 annually, and that by the use of liquid air, instead of ice, a saving of over one half is assured. For instance, “in the shipment of fruit from California, fifty-five gallons (500 lbs.) of liquid air per car will do the work of five tons of ice, with dry air instead of moist air, and will save more than $130 per car in ice and its freight.” And further, it is said that “for motive power on land and sea, liquid air will produce as great a percentage of saving for refrigeration, and relatively greater profits.” Of course these statements remain yet to be proved.

—The revolutionists in Venezuela have won another battle.

—The pottery interests of this country have now combined.

—Canadian railroads are urging American lines to adopt the twenty-four-hour-clock system.

—The woolen mills of Canada have combined, with a capital of $5,000,000, and have six-months’ orders ahead.

—The Mormons have selected 200,000 acres of land in Wyoming for a colony of 30,000, to leave Utah in March.

—Montreal’s minister of public works is opposed to the sending of more men to South Africa to assist the British.

—The glass-fruit-jar men have combined, and the product will hereafter be handled by but one agency, in Muncie, Ind.

—The German direct cable to this country, from Emden, via the Azores, to New York City, will be laid by a London company.

—The Western Union Telegraph Company has purchased all the lines of the Deseret Telegraph Company in Utah, Idaho, and Nevada.

—A steamer from Glasgow, Scotland, recently brought thirty-five Mormon converts, mostly young women, in charge of two elders of that church.

—Michigan owns the islands in Lake Superior, Lake Michigan, and some in Lake Huron, and has the largest number of copper mines in the world.

—Dr. A. S. Ashmead asserts that there are one hundred lepers in New York City, and also that it is useless to report leprosy cases to the board of health.

—It is reported that “France is seriously considering joining Russia, to oust England from Egypt, now that English officers are withdrawing from the Sudan.”

—One year ago $100,000 was stolen from Parr’s bank, London, England. Recently that institution has in some mysterious way received back the stolen money.

—President McKinley has appointed Judge William H. Taft, of Cincinnati, Ohio, president of the commission to organize a government for the Philippine Islands.

—There was an increase of 500 farms in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan last year. Evidently there is something to the country besides mining and lumbering.

—Dr. Gatling, inventor of the famous Gatling gun, is in Chicago, arranging for the manufacture of one of his latest inventions, an automobile plow that will do the work of eight men and twelve horses.

—General De Gallifet, French minister of war, speaking in the chamber of deputies in regard to recent improvements in the French army rifle, said that “France in six months will possess the finest rifle in the world.”

—The Detroit Christian Herald reports that “Battle Creek is becoming noted as the headquarters in the United States for the manufacture of peanut butter. Thirty car-loads of peanuts were contracted for in Virginia, which will be made into butter.”

—Electric fire engines are being built in Des Moines, Iowa, thus substituting electricity for steam, stationary boilers, etc. A connection can be made at any street corner with a street-car trolley wire, or an electric-light main wire, and power be secured immediately.

—All the hills on the right of Colenso, on the south side of the Tugela River, including Hlangwane, are said to be occupied by the British troops. Colenso has also been retaken from the Boers, and the British are endeavoring to surround General Cronje’s army.

—There are but one or two larger book-and-bond paper machines in the country than the one of the Bryant Paper Company of Kalamazoo, Mich., which was put into operation last month. The mills now turn out 225 tons of paper a week, and employ from 300 to 400 hands.

—The coal crisis in Russia is so serious that “the minister of finance was obliged to ask the permission of the czar to allow all railways to import foreign coal free of duty over all frontiers of the empire up to September 1 next, provided the coal be used exclusively in working the lines.” The imperial order to this effect appeared February 9. The deficit in the supply of native Russian coal this year is about 1,000,000 tons.

—Dr. D. V. Lucas, in a recent lecture in the First Methodist Church of Chicago, asserted that “the Transvaal was a republic in name only, and that if it had been modeled after the Constitution of the American Republic, there would have been no war.” He also said that “all Britons are indebted to the Fathers of the American Republic for that large measure of liberty they have to-day under the British flag.”

—The Northwestern Christian Advocate says that “over half of Europe to-day is without sufficient bituminous fuel to supply manufacturers and consumers. No city has suffered more than London, where prices have reached eleven dollars a ton. The poor of London are suffering the most. While the consumers are suffering, the coal-mine owners and large dealers are enjoying prosperity such as has not been known for over twenty years, but many small dealers have had to close their yards through inability to obtain supplies. Good household coal is practically unobtainable.”

—Prince Henry, of Prussia, was robbed by bandits while on his way to visit the king of Siam.

—It is said that at present the French press is doing its utmost to instigate England against Germany.

—General Otis will be relieved from duty in the Philippines as soon as the new commission arrives.

—Six Marconi wireless telegraph instruments, intended for the Boers, have been captured at Cape Town.

—Abdullah Hamid, the sultan of Turkey, intends to visit Emperor William, of Germany, on his way to the Paris Exposition.

—The Senate ratified the Hague Peace Treaty and the extradition treaty with the Argentine Republic, without objection or division.

—President Steyn, of the Orange Free State, has ordered that none of the English army medical staff or Red Cross bearers are to be taken prisoners.

—It appears that “the construction of the Trans-Persian railway is absolutely decided upon by Russia.” The railway is to be 1,300 miles long, and will cost 150,000,000 rubles.

—The cable-sounding-ship “Nero” found, between Guam Island and Manila, the greatest ocean depths yet recorded. She found a large area over which the soundings showed 5,260 fathoms (26,300 feet), about 260 fathoms more than had ever been found before. This area was named Nero’s Hole.

—It is said that “the pope told Right Rev. Arthur G. Riddell, bishop of Northampton, England, who was received in audience, February 7, that he (the pope) had no opinion to offer as to the rights and wrongs of the Boer war, but that certainly all British Catholics should be loyal to their country.” The papacy always votes with and for the winning side.

—The steamer “Empress of China” brings the news that the bubonic plague is gaining much headway at Manila, Philippine Islands. The outbreak is said to be causing great excitement there. The victims are Chinese who came by steamer from Hong-Kong, where the plague is still raging. During 1899 there were 1,486 cases there, and 1,428 deaths.

—The Havana correspondent of the Chicago Times-Herald writes that “the man who comes here expecting to find the people demanding the annexation of Cuba to the United States will be very much disappointed. He will be astounded at the strenuous demand for independence, and the strong feeling of resentment, unmistakably manifest, at the continued presence of Americans in control of the island.”

Reports from Michigan Churches

By M. C. Guild

In company with Brother Fred Butcher I attended the general meeting at Hazleton, Mich., January 25-28. The meeting was well attended. A good spirit prevailed, and many testified to having received a rich blessing during the meeting. On the Sabbath the Holy Spirit touched hearts, and eleven children and youth gave themselves to the Lord. Most of them have been attending the church school, which is taught by Sister Lena Fletcher. The hearts of parents were made to rejoice as they saw their children starting for the kingdom. The needs of the different branches of the cause were presented, and much interest was shown in the church school work. Ten subscriptions were secured for the Missionary Magazine.

January 29 I came to Owosso, and held one meeting. At this place nearly all the young people have accepted the Saviour. Thirteen started during the week of prayer. This was largely the result of work done in the church school, which is taught by Brother and Sister Washburn.

January 31 I met with the church in Detroit. This church has been without a regular pastor for some time, but they are endeavoring to hold up the light of truth, and find that they are being blessed individually by so doing.

At Pontiac the attendance at our meetings is increasing, but the work moves rather slowly. This town is having a boom, and the minds of most persons are absorbed in the world. Some are on the point of decision, and we would ask the prayers of all who love present truth for the work in this place. Sisters Kiep and Tyte have several interested Bible readers.

I am of good courage. — M. C. GUILD.

CHICAGO NORTH SIDE CHURCH SCHOOL.

By F. S. De Vona

In October of last year a church school was organized on the north side of the city. At present nine children attend, all of whom are learning to love the “faith of Jesus” more and more. We also have evening classes.

Missionary work in the police prison has been started in connection with the school. A few Sundays ago, after we had sung and spoken, eighteen of the inmates held up their hands, thereby signifying their determination to step out into a better life, in the power of Jesus' name.

The school has aroused a good interest even from those outside our faith. We daily realize more fully that Christian education will prove a mighty force in attracting attention to the Third Angel's Message, as well as in drawing a line of demarkation among those who profess the truth.

I am of good courage, knowing that the Lord has amply sustained and acknowledged the work as his own.

F. S. DE VONA.

MICHIGAN

By B. Hagle

GLENWOOD.—I came to this place about Dec. 1, 1899, and held meetings in the church known as the People's church. The attendance was good, and the interest continued to increase, the Sabbath attendance increasing from twenty to forty. Sabbath, January 13, was a wonderful day for us. The blessing of God came upon us, and many praised God for deliverance from sin. Sabbath, January 20, the Lord visited us again, with greater power, and shouts of victory ascended to God from men, women, and children. The evening of January 27, at the house of Brother Knaull, near Leonidas, I had the privilege of again meeting with this company. The blessing of God rested upon the children. I read how in some places the first message was proclaimed by the children, and we know that this message is to go with greater power. The Spirit of God has told us that every man, woman, and child who goes through to the kingdom will be giving the message. We read that he has not chosen the great and mighty men, but out of the mouth of babes will his praises be shouted.

Come, brethren and sisters, is it not time for you who are burying your talents in the earth to cut loose, and begin to sound the message of warning? What is done must be done quickly, and the Lord is calling for workers. “The harvest truly is great, but the laborers are few.”

Elder Heber was with me at this place until January 8; he then went to Paw Paw. The interest is also good at that place.

I am of good courage. To the Lord be all the praise. B. HAGLE.

MESICK AND FREMONT.—

By B. F. Stureman

As soon as the church at Mesick were right, and backsliders were reclaimed, the Lord began to pour out his Spirit upon them. Those not of our faith began to attend the meetings. Up to last Friday, thirteen had begun to keep the Sabbath for the first time; four, who had backslidden and given up keeping the Sabbath, gave their hearts anew to God; and several who had not attended meetings for months, are rejoicing again in the truth. As far as I know, those who began to keep the Sabbath, first gave their hearts to God during the meetings. All but two of these are heads of families.

While at this place, I preached about fifty-five times; took thirteen subscriptions for the REVIEW, and six for the Missionary Magazine; sold about fifteen dollars’ worth of books, and received $10.35 in collections; also raised about forty dollars toward the seating and furnishing of their new church. This building will soon be ready for dedication. My heart is full of praise for what God has done for the cause in this place.

I am now at Fremont. The quarterly meeting was postponed so that I could meet with the believers here. This church consists almost entirely of Hollanders, whom I had the privilege, through God’s blessing, of bringing to a knowledge of the truth, about ten years ago. I was indeed happy to see them making progress so rapidly. We had a most precious and wonderful meeting last Sabbath. Five of the young people gave their hearts to God. On Sunday we had another good meeting, and all hearts were cheered by hearing these new converts take part with us in prayer and social service.

My heart is full of praise to God as I look back upon the labor of the last few weeks. B. F. STUREMAN.

O. SOULE

By O. Soule

CADILLAC.—Since the Potterville meeting, five persons have started with us for the kingdom, and two have moved away. The Sabbath-school, consisting of thirty-five members, has bought a kindergarten outfit, and the indications are that they will have to procure another soon.

The workers are of good courage in the Lord.

O. SOULE

GEORGIA

By A. W. Bartlett

SAVANNAH.—Three prominent ladies residing here, members of the class referred to in my previous report, have begun to observe the Sabbath. I found that those ladies had been taught of God through the Word, independently of man, not only that immortality is conditional upon faith, and not inherent in man, but also the holiness, justice, spirituality, and immutability of the ten commandments. Some in the class of women referred to had taught the abolition of the decalogue, but these three had strenuously contended for the unchangeable obligation of the same. We rejoice to know that in all the dark places throughout the earth God has a people—the remnant—who have not bowed, and will not bow, their knees to Baal. We confidently expect others here soon to join the little band of laborers now forming. We hold Sabbath meetings at the house of one of these sisters. She is a Jewess, but a prominent member of the Episcopal church. Pray for the work here. A. W. BARTLETT.

COLORADO

By G. W. ANGLEBARGER

ALAMOSA AND MONTE VISTA.— At both of these places the Lord blessed his people abundantly during the week of prayer. The brethren and sisters are getting a better understanding of their duty to others who know not the truth, and are working to show them the light. At each of these places several persons were deeply interested through our united efforts. For these we have strong hope. The readings for the week of prayer caused the brethren to lay aside selfishness, and to say, “Let the ministers go into new fields. We will not ask them to look after us.”

G. W. ANGLEBARGER.

ILLINOIS

By Mrs. D. J. Goddis

MATTOON.—Special meetings were held during the week of prayer, and the Lord met with us. Surely it was a time of earnest seeking of the Lord, in which none were disappointed; for we found him precious to our souls, and a present helper in time of trouble. As those meetings came to a close, we were all stronger, and more united by those ties that bind God's people together.

“Blessed be the tie that binds Our hearts in Christian love. The fellowship of kindred minds Is like to that above.” MRS. D. J. GODDIS.

F. M. CORBALEY

By F. M. CORBALEY

GALESBURG.—We are a young company here, three years old. The Lord has his eye over us, and cares for us. Praise his name! He has greatly blessed us in the year just passed. Several persons have united with the church; five others are keeping the Sabbath, and expect soon to unite with us; and many others are receiving Bible readings. At our last quarterly meeting, Sister E. Rogers, a Methodist woman eighty-two years of age took her stand with us. We had a good time during the week of prayer. The Lord came near to us. The report of labor during the last year is encouraging.

F. M. CORBALEY

MONTANA, NOTICE!

By W. B. White

The second annual session of the Montana Conference of Seventh-day Adventists will convene in Helena, March 12-18, at which time all necessary business for the Conference and for the missionary and Sabbath-school departments will be transacted, and officers elected for the ensuing year. All churches are entitled to delegates on the following ratio: One for each church, and one additional for every ten members. A good attendance from all parts of the State is desired. W. B. WHITE.

SEVENTH-DAY ADVENTIST PUBLISHING ASSOCIATION.

By W. O. Sisley; I. H. Evans; O. D. Rhodes; Uriah Smith; L. McCoy; S. H. Lane; J. I. Gibson

The fortieth annual stockholders' meeting of the Seventh-day Adventist Publishing Association (ninth annual session under the new charter) will be held in the Tabernacle, at Battle Creek, Mich., Monday, March 26, 1900, at 10 A. M., local time, for the election of a Board of Directors for the ensuing year, and for the transaction of any other business that may properly come before the meeting.

W. O. SISLEY, I. H. EVANS, O. D. RHODES, U. SMITH, L. McCOY, S. H. LANE, J. I. GIBSON, Directors.

SPECIAL COURSE FOR CHURCH SCHOOL TEACHERS.

A SPECIAL course for those who are preparing for church school work, but need to review some studies, will open March 15. Those who expect to enter church school work next fall, and who can not take a teacher's examination in all the common branches, as well as in bookkeeping, Bible, physiology, Bible hygiene, and nature study, should take the spring term's work. All who can pass the examination, and who are experienced teachers, can receive a preparation during the summer term, which opens June 20. Arrangements must be made before students are received into the training school; so correspond with Prof. E. A. Sutherland, Battle Creek College, Battle Creek, Mich. Send for an announcement.

MICHIGAN SANITARIUM AND BENEVOLENT ASSOCIATION,

By W. H. HALL

The regular annual meeting of the Michigan Sanitarium and Benevolent Association for the year 1900, will be held in the Sanitarium chapel, in the city of Battle Creek, Mich., Tuesday, the 27th day of March, at ten o'clock A. M., standard time, for the election of trustees and the transaction of any other business which may properly come before the meeting.

By order of the Board of Trustees.

W. H. HALL, Sec.

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