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Review and Herald, Vol. 87, No. 50.

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Among the Churches in Jamaica

By F. Hall

It is now ten months since I left Grand Cayman with my family to labor in Jamaica. I have not reported my work during these months. The churches and companies were faithfully visited until July, when death robbed our home of my faithful companion and our baby, leaving three little girls motherless. Five weeks after this sad experience, I went back to my work.
At Past Roads, where Brethren A. N. Durrant and L. Mullings labored, I found an organized church. There were a number of strong, consistent believers, but a minority apostatized. Two back-sliders were reclaimed, and eleven were added to the church by baptism. A young people's society was organized, and about five or six candidates await baptism. A church building is now being erected.
At Bird's Hill two were baptized. Their chapel is half finished.
At Bryant's Hill I found some loyal believers. To this company nine were added by baptism. One Sunday morning I had the privilege of baptizing a grandmother, her daughter, and two grandchildren, with four others. This was a glorious occasion. The river-banks were thronged with spectators, who looked on with interest. Many went away thoroughly convinced that this work is of God.
A small company still remains at Freetown. These believers are like the Bereans. Two were baptized. One of them is a student at the Riversdale school. We organized a Sabbath-school of about twelve members.
The few believers at Racecourse are struggling to build a meeting-house, many of the stronger brethren having gone to other places. Help is required here. Notwithstanding their perplexities, the remnant are faithful.
At Tollgate the company remains the same in membership, struggling against great hardship and persecution. May God help these dear souls to be faithful.
The work at Goshen was first started by Brother Brandon, who came from Bocas del Toro. He labored hard at this place until Elder L. Rashford and Brother Collins came with a tent to help him. Several have taken their stand through the efforts of these hard-working, self-sacrificing brethren. A Sabbath-school of thirty-five members has been organized. The people are very teachable. A plot of land has been given, and a church is in process of erection. May God crown the work with success.
A Sabbath-school of five members was organized at Old Harbor Bay. The believers are still faithful. I intend to visit them again soon.
I had the privilege of baptizing seven of the young people at Mahogany Grove, whom I had left as little boys and girls between the ages of six and fourteen, ten years ago. Two took a stand for the truth for the first time, two back-sliders were reclaimed, and one united with the church by vote. Hearts were melted, and the old-time spirit of the message was felt. After the baptism, the ordinances were celebrated. The believers were all blessed, and went home filled with joy.
The church of Spanish Town is not directly under my supervision, but I help here whenever I come home. Brother Wellington Burkley is acting as the leader, and as a result of his earnest, careful instruction, five of the young people were ready for baptism, September 3.
The message is still doing its work among us. Its foundation is laid very firmly, and those who take their stand upon it, heart and soul, will be saved.
F. HALL.

Florida (Colored) Camp-Meeting

By Annie V. Butler

The annual camp-meeting for the colored believers of this State was held in the beautiful city of Sanford, October 28 to November 6. Seventy-four adults and twenty-one children were in attendance. All enjoyed a real spiritual refreshing. The citizens attended the evening services, and at times the tent could not accommodate all who came. A well-trained choir rendered excellent music.
Seven little companies were organized for the purpose of making systematic calls upon the people of the city, and doing practical missionary work. As a result of the efforts of these missionary bands, and of the interest aroused by the meetings, seven persons living in Sanford decided for the first time to keep the Sabbath. The interest awakened will be followed up; and it is hoped that a number of others will take a stand with the people of God.
At the business sessions, consideration was given to all the important features of our denominational work. Suitable resolutions were discussed and adopted bearing upon our evangelical, educational, medical missionary, Missionary Volunteer, canvassing, home, and foreign work. More than one hundred fifty dollars was secured in pledges on the $300,000 Fund.
The last Sabbath of the meeting, Elder R. W. Parmele made a strong appeal for a reconsecration of our lives to the cause of God and his truth. Nearly the whole camp came forward for special prayers. Every heart was touched, and all felt the need of a reviving. For the benefit of isolated Sabbath-keepers, the ordinances of the Lord's house were celebrated.
Sunday, the closing day of the camp, four persons were baptized in the St. Johns River.
Elders A. J. Haysmer and M. C. Strachan, Dr. M. M. Martinson, and Brother C. G. Manns were the laborers from abroad. ANNIE V. BUTLER.

In East Bengal

FROM Brother A. G. Watson, who was Brother J. C. Little's traveling companion and fellow sufferer in the evangelistic tour which led to the latter's death in the jungle country of East Bengal, we have received a letter, from which we quote as follows:—
“The only reason I can assign for the cutting short of his earthly career and the prolongation of mine, is that he was prepared for the citizenship of the New Jerusalem, while I was not. By his virtuous life, his work had been accomplished, his testimony for the Master given.
“The message is gaining adherents in the provinces of East Bengal and Assam. Some among the Hindus have just recently written me that they feel we have the truth regarding the Sabbath, and ask that we open a meeting-hall among them, to which they may come and investigate our points of faith. In places where our laborers have not entered, little bands of interested ones have written that they are obeying, and plead that we visit them and take their oversight. As I have attempted prayerfully to study this great province, with its twenty-nine districts and almost thirty-five million souls, the idea has taken hold of my mind that during the next two years there ought to be at least six European missionary families in the province, in which there are at present only some seventy thousand Christians.
“I can not but feel that Brother Little's death, while laboring in this territory, is the signal for an advance.”

A Cause for Rejoicing

By Wm. H. Brown

For two years we, the Seventh-day Adventists of the United States Soldiers’ Home, at Sawtelle, Cal., have been trying to obtain freedom from all camp duty on the Sabbath, and at last it has come. This is the way the order reads:—
“Pacific Branch National Soldiers’ Home for Disabled Volunteer Soldiers: Pursuant to authority of the president of board of managers, dated Nov. 10, 1910, members of Pacific Branch desiring to observe Saturday as the Sabbath, who are members of the Seventh-day Adventist Church, are relieved from all duty that conflicts with this observance. Members who avail themselves of the provisions of this order will be required to have their beds properly prepared for Saturdays, and all other inspections in barracks at such time in advance as not to conflict with their observance of said Sabbath. They will report at headquarters at 9 A. M. on Fridays for inspection.”
We praise the Lord for this, and thank our home management and the president of the board of management, also Elder K. C. Russell, who interceded for us. Now we can freely attend our Sabbath service. Wm. H. Brown.

Notices and Appointments

Publications Wanted

THE following-named persons desire late, clean copies of our publications, sent post-paid:—
C. B. Riggin, Obar, N. M.
Mrs. A. L. Gallion, Arapaho, Okla.
V. W. Vincent, R. F. D. 2, Sedan, Kan.
Lizzie Symons, R. F. D. 1, Sterling, Mich., Signs of the Times, Watchman, Protestant Magazine, tracts, etc.
Mrs. Iza E. Clement, Griffin, Ga., desires to express thanks for papers sent her.
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Business Notices

Conditions

ANY person unknown to the managers of this paper must send with his advertisement satisfactory written recommendation. The fact that one is a subscriber does not necessarily make him “known” to the managers, nor constitute sufficient 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.
ELEGANT lithographed floral Bible Mottoes (12 x 16). Prepaid sample, 6 cents; 12, 65 cents; 50, $2.25; 100, $3.75. The Waterbury Specialty Co., Brandon, Wis.
WANTED.—To correspond with Seventh-day Adventist capable of taking full charge of steam laundry. References required. Address E. G. Fulton, 259 South Hill St., Los Angeles, Cal.
FOR SALE.—Cooking Oil. Best grade. Freight prepaid east of Denver, Colo. Shipped from Kansas City, Mo. In 5-gallon cans, $4.50 a can for 30 days, or until further notice. Address R. H. Brock, Box 629, Kissimmee, Fla.
Do you use shortening? Write to-day for Dr. Godsmark’s free Cook-booklet, circulars, and special prices on Hygienic Vegetable Shortening and other Home Supplies. Address Home Supply and Manufacturing Co., Department A, Chattanooga, Tenn.
FOR SALE.—Sanitarium Cooking Oil, pure and healthful; no odor; keeps indefinitely; 5-gallon can, $4.30; 10-gallon can, $8.45; ½ bbl. (30 gallons), 79 cents a gallon; 1 bbl. (50 gallons), 78 cents a gallon. Address Sanitarium Cooking Oil Co., Louisville, Ky.
FOR SALE.—New six-room house, two acres land. Joins Adventist church lot. One mile from intermediate school. Reason for selling: Am laboring in the cause, and duties have called me to another place. Address Thos. E. Pavey, 511 Cole Building, Nashville, Tenn.
FOR SALE.—My lot consisting of 1 1-6 acres, half under poultry-wire; balance fine shape for garden; good well, two-room house, barn, and chicken-house. County-seat. Fifteen hundred population. Value, $1,000. Must change occupation. Bargain, $800. Address J. W. Johns, Guymon, Okla.
BIBLE MOTTOES.—1,000,000 Bible Mottoes, size 12 x 16. Assorted: 100, $5; 200, $9. “Father” and “Mother” lead. Desirable Post-cards—Christmas, New-year’s, Birthday, Bible Texts. 100, 75 cents; 200, $1.25. Express prepaid. Enclose stamp. Hampton Art Co., Lock Box 257, Hampton, Iowa.
HEALTH FIG-MARMALADE.—We are just offering our friends this splendid laxative food; and that sample may reach as many homes as possible, are sending free with each $10 shipment a half gallon, and a quart with each $5 shipment, for a short time. In addition to this we are putting in extra Nutfods, the great meat substitute, to fully pay freight on $10 orders, and enough to pay half freight on $5 orders, east of Colorado (Texas excepted). Cooking Oil and Nut Butter in 8-pound and 45-pound cans can not apply to this offer. Order now for quick shipment. We guarantee you against loss by freeze or otherwise. Address Nashville Sanitarium-Food Factory, Nashville, Tenn.
A GUARANTEE.—Last winter some shipments of our foods were damaged by freezing, but we have overcome that, and are glad to guarantee all our patrons against damage by foods freezing this winter. Don’t hesitate to order now for quick shipments, as this guaranty fully protects you against loss. Address Nashville Sanitarium-Food Factory, Nashville, Tenn.

Sanitarium Relief Campaign

By L. A. HANSEN

Items of Progress and Encouragement

From conference papers and from correspondence we gather many items of interest regarding the “Ministry of Healing” campaign. We note that in all instances where this work has been entered upon, good results have followed. Excellent missionary experiences have been realized, and individuals and churches have received a blessing. This result is not confined to any particular territory, but seems dependent only on how the work is taken up.

North Pacific Union Conference

In this union conference a general effort has been made this fall. Institutes have been held in the various local conferences. Workers have received instruction in canvassing methods, drills, etc. Leaders have gone to churches and taught the people how to work. The reports from the field have been most encouraging. The spirit of courage and confidence that possessed the workers as they went out has been partaken of by the people, and many books have been sold.
The field missionary agent, W. R. Beatty, has demonstrated by personal experience that “Ministry of Healing” is one of the easiest-selling books we have. He reports selling nine copies in a little over three hours. In one hour and fifteen minutes he sold six copies—all to strangers. Brother Beatty has given valuable instruction to the workers, and has encouraged them to believe that the entire three years’ quota of books could be sold this fall.
A sister at Puyallup, Wash., sold twenty copies of the book in one week, in the little spare time she took for visiting her neighbors. One morning she went down town to attend to some business, and was gone from her home only one hour, but sold four copies while she was away.
Another sister, at Gold Bar, Wash., sold twenty-two copies in the little village. She had never had any previous experience in canvassing. Another aged sister went out among her neighbors, and sold three books, and said she could have sold several more. By a misunderstanding of the price, she charged $2.50 a copy; this shows that the book sells readily, even at this advanced figure.
Brother F. M. Oliver reports favorable success, and expresses in the following words a sentiment held by many: “I believe the Lord is opening the way for this campaign right now, and we ought not to miss the opportunity while it is ours.”
Brother G. W. Pettit, of Western Oregon, writes that he finds a disposition on the part of the people to join heartily in the work, and that orders have been placed for good supplies of the books. He says: “If our people continue this good work, there will be so many calls for help from our churches that each church will be a working missionary agency to win souls.”
The Upper Columbia Conference reports that orders for hundreds of books have been received, and that the work is well on; 271 copies were taken at one meeting. Brother J. K. Luther left for one field trip with one hundred copies. He met with excellent success. At College Place, 270 books were taken by some of the conference workers in one day. At Malaga, 123 books were taken by a few brethren.

Southern California Conference

Brother G. A. Wheeler is leading out in the campaign work in the Southern California Conference. In one report he says: “I have visited eleven of our churches, and so far a few more than two thousand eight hundred books have been ordered. This we consider only a beginning. We are expecting the Lord to do great things in Israel, as we advance in harmony with his leading. We do not talk of selling our quota in this conference, but rather that each one is to do all he can. We feel that this is an especially important field, and that God desires to do a special work here. Some blessed experiences have been related by those who have started in the work. The more I study the question, the larger it seems, until I now consider it one of the great works that God desires to accomplish for the world through his people. If, after presenting the matter to the whole church, there are some who do not come into line, I make it a point to call upon them in their homes, and study the question more thoroughly with them.”
The Glendale Sanitarium arranged for the nurses of the institution to spend some time through the week in selling “Ministry of Healing,” and this has proved a great help to all concerned. One of the nurses took eight orders in one day. At one home she found a lady who needed medical attention. She laid aside her books for a time, and gave her treatment, then went on her way to the next house.
Another nurse, who had never had any experience in canvassing, took three orders, and found a sick woman. She reported the case to the visiting nurse, who, when she called, found at the next house a sick child who needed the care of a nurse all the time, and the case was given to the nurse who took the three orders.
Some of the young men nurses reported special opportunities of doing missionary work, and helping persons to secure a better spiritual experience. Openings were presented for continued work and for the sale of other of our books.
Thus does the missionary feature of this movement become more and more apparent. It should appeal to us as a grand opportunity for doing real, practical house-to-house work.
L. A. HANSEN.

British Columbia Association of Seventh-day Adventists

By F. H. Conway; J. J. Dougan

THE annual session of the British Columbia Association of Seventh-day Adventists will be held in connection with the conference at the Vancouver church, 1766 Barnard St., Vancouver, B. C., for the purpose of electing officers and for the transaction of such other business as may properly come before the association. The first meeting will be held Friday, Jan. 27, 1910, at 1:30 P. M.
F. H. CONWAY, President; J. J. DOUGAN, Secretary.

British Columbia Conference

By J. G. WALKER

NOTICE is hereby given that the annual session of the British Columbia Conference of Seventh-day Adventists will be held at the Vancouver church, 1766 Barnard St., Vancouver, B. C., Jan. 26-31, 1911. The first service will be held Thursday, at 7:30 P. M. Let all the churches attend to the election of delegates, as follows: One delegate for the church and one additional delegate for every ten members. The conference officers will be elected, and such other business transacted as may properly come before the conference. Send the delegates' credentials, properly filled out, to the secretary, Bertha Lofstad, 1708 Maple St., Vancouver, B. C.
J. G. WALKER, President.

Obituaries

Wickham.—Sister Sarah Wickham died at the home of her granddaughter in Cartersville, Mont., Nov. 6, 1910. Although seventy-six years of age, she was in her usual health until within an hour of her death, which was caused by heart failure. Thus one more of the faithful has fallen asleep with the blessing pronounced upon those who die in the Lord from henceforth. Words of comfort, based on Rev. 14:13, were spoken at her home church in Fort Collins, Colo., Nov. 11, 1910, and she was laid to rest beside her aged companion in the Fort Collins cemetery. Watson Ziegler.
Parish.—Mrs. Ann Parish died at the home of her daughter at Maxwell, Iowa, Oct. 23, 1910, aged 74 years, 3 months, and 12 days. She was born in Horsham, England, July 11, 1836, and at the age of seventeen came with her parents to the United States, and settled at Belvidere, Ill. In 1854 she was married to Lanson L. Parish. To this union were born nine children, seven of whom are still living. Many years ago Sister Parish accepted the truth of the third angel's message. Her days were spent in service for others. Loving hands laid her away to await the coming of our Lord. Aba Smith.
Brown.—Mrs. Mary Brown, widow of Daniel Brown, was born in Hardin County, in Kentucky, March 17, 1834; she was married Dec. 8, 1853. With her husband, she moved to Illinois, in 1882. In 1900 they moved to Kings County, California. Together they lived in the faith of the coming Saviour, keeping the commandments, until Feb. 12, 1907, when Brother Brown died, leaving her until Nov. 5, 1910, when she also fell asleep, after forty-five years of faithful living in the present truth. She died at the home of her daughter. Three children are left to mourn. J. W. Bagby.
Howard.—Ora L. Randolph was born in Tioga, N. Y., April 30, 1850, and died in Grand Rapids, Mich., Oct. 17, 1910, aged 60 years, 5 months, and 17 days. She was married to Edward Howard at Vernon, Mich., Feb. 26, 1868. Five children were born to them. Two of these, with two brothers and one sister of Mrs. Howard's, are left to mourn. It was a comfort to both mother and daughter that Grace, who was a nurse, could be with her mother to care for her in her last sickness. The funeral was held in Grand Rapids. Words of comfort were spoken by the writer. J. M. Wilbur.
Kendall.—Benjamin J. Kendall was born at Pleasant Valley, Md., Sept. 26, 1881, and died in Smithsburg, Md., Nov. 18, 1910, aged 29 years, 1 month, and 22 days. He was married in 1903 to Lulu Barkdoll, who, with his parents, five sisters, and six brothers, is now left to mourn. He accepted the truth of the third angel's message a little over one year ago, and became a member of the church at Smithsburg, of which he was a faithful member until his death. The funeral services were conducted by the writer. He was laid to rest in the Pleasant Valley churchyard to await the coming of the Life-giver. W. L. Adkins.
Fox.—Brother Jeremiah and Sister Rebecca Fox recently departed this life—she on Aug. 23, he on Sept. 10, 1910. Brother and Sister Fox were charter members of the Salem (N. J.) church, having accepted the truth under the labors of Elder S. B. Horton and others in 1896. The Salem church was organized in their home. They were faithful to their calling, and a great help to the cause, until the infirmities of old age came upon them. They were living with their son at Westmont, N. J. The funeral services were conducted by the minister of the Daretown Baptist church, interment being made at the Daretown cemetery. John C. Dickson.
Mullen.—Elvira Burr was born in Copley, Summit Co., Ohio, March 9, 1839, and died at Sparta, Wis., Nov. 25, 1910. In the summer of 1859 she was converted to the Adventist faith under the labors of Elder J. H. Waggoner, and in July, 1860, she was married to U. C. Mullen. In 1866 they moved to Wisconsin, settling in Leon Valley. Sister Mullen was one of the charter members of the Leon church, which was afterward moved to Sparta. A large circle of acquaintances testify of her life as one that patterned after the Master's. Seven children, four brothers, and one sister are left to wait the soon-coming day, when loved ones will, if faithful, be reunited in an eternal home. B. L. Post.
Howard.—Edward Howard was born in Tenterden, Kent Co., England, Feb. 16, 1844. He came to the United States with his parents at the age of five, settling in Medina, Ohio. At the age of eighteen he enlisted in the 42d Ohio Volunteers, serving for over three years in the Civil War. He was married Feb. 26, 1868, to Miss Ora Randolph, of Vernon, Mich. To this union five children were born, two of whom are living. Brother Howard died at the Western branch of the National Military Home in Kansas, Sept. 28, 1910. With his wife he joined the Seventh-day Adventist Church about thirty-eight years ago. He was held in high esteem by those with whom he was associated. He was buried from the Home in Kansas, the chaplain officiating. J. M. Wilbur.
Morehead.—Phoebe Ann Chew was born in Tompkins County, New York, Feb. 14, 1836. She was married July 6, 1858, to Mr. I. A. Morehead. In 1879 she came to Oregon, and settled near Portland. Here she accepted the doctrines taught by Seventh-day Adventists, in which faith she has continued a firm and faithful believer for the last twenty-seven years. On Oct. 20, 1910, she died at the home of her son, in South Portland, aged 74 years, 8 months, and 6 days. She leaves one sister, two sons, and one daughter, besides many neighbors and friends, to miss her and to mourn. The funeral discourse was given by the writer. R. D. Benham.
Hickerson.—Mary A. Jones was born in Licking County, Ohio, Jan. 10, 1836, and died at the home of her daughter in Reading, Mich., Nov. 26, 1910, aged 74 years, 10 months, and 16 days. She was married to Thomas Hickerson, Nov. 15, 1857. Under the labors of Elder M. E. Cornell she accepted the truth at Gilboa, Ohio, in 1856, and ever remained faithful to its teachings. She had read the New Testament through forty-six times. Her husband, two daughters, two grandchildren, three sisters, and one brother are left to mourn. The funeral services were conducted by Rev. L. A. Miller, after which interment was made in the Maplewood Cemetery at Reading.
Kesser.—Died near Whittemore, Mich., Nov. 29, 1910, Brother Fred Kesser, aged 74 years. Brother Kesser was born in Russia, and lived the Lutheran faith until twenty-five years ago, when he united with the Baptist Church. He came to Michigan nineteen years ago, and settled where he has since lived. Twelve years ago his wife's mother, who was a Seventh-day Adventist, came to live with them. Through her influence Brother and Sister Kesser soon accepted the truth. Brother Kesser was twice married, and had two children by his first wife. His present wife is left with three children. He died with a bright hope in the resurrection. The funeral services were conducted by the writer. A large company of neighbors and friends listened attentively as the subject of the second coming of Christ and the resurrection was dwelt upon. Geo. O. States.
Noble.—Thomas Patterson Noble was born Dec. 12, 1856, at Goshen, near Windsor Mills, Quebec, and died at his home in Fitch Bay, Quebec, Nov. 22, 1910, aged 53 years, 11 months, and 10 days. About fourteen years ago, having heard the third angel's message, he with his family accepted it, being the only Sabbath-keepers in the place for years. About eight years ago he moved to Fitch Bay, that his children might attend our school, and that the family might have church privileges. He was always willing to do all that he could to advance the interests of the church and school, and will be greatly missed. He leaves a wife, two grown sons, and three daughters, besides brothers and sisters, who feel their loss keenly, and yet with the blessed hope that he will come forth in the first resurrection. The funeral service was held in the church, and he was laid to rest in the Fitch Bay cemetery. Geo. H. Skinner.
Westphal.—Mrs. Emma Westphal (née Birt) died Sept. 13, 1910, at her home near Daylight, Tenn., after an illness of six weeks, aged nearly twenty-four years. She was born near Fulton, Ill., Nov. 22, 1886, at which place her parents still reside. The years of her early womanhood were spent in gay social life; but about five years ago she accepted the blessed hope of a soon-coming Saviour; and to her he became a present, personal Friend in joy or sorrow, and sustained and gave her hope in sickness and death. March 13, 1907, she was united in marriage to Arthur Westphal, and they were both baptized, and joined the Seventh-day Adventist church in this place, where they resided until her death. She was an active worker in the church, and knew the power of prevailing prayer. Much of the time she held some position of responsibility in connection with the Sabbath-school and young people's work. Clifford G. Howell.

Harvest Ingathering Campaign

By W. T. Knox

THE reports we are receiving from almost all the conferences indicate that they have been actively taking part in the Harvest Ingathering campaign. Some reports coming to us from conferences and individuals indicate that the outcome of this year's campaign will be fully as encouraging as that of either of the two preceding years. The orders sent in to the office for the papers, up to the present time, amount to 491,025; and while a few scattered orders are still coming, we consider this part of the campaign as practically closed.
While not so many copies of the REVIEW have been ordered as during the 1909 campaign, yet we believe that the results will be fully as good, if not better, than those of last year. The few reports that have reached us are full of interesting experiences. Some of our brethren and sisters have been meeting with remarkable success, sending in returns from their papers ranging from $10 to $50 and even as high as $75; and, aside from the money returns, they have had experiences of a most interesting character with those they have interviewed, showing that there are everywhere men and women not of our faith, who are deeply interested in our work of carrying the gospel of Christ to the world.
We are led to believe that there are some of our churches that have been a little backward in taking hold of the work this year, but the present situation in the General Conference treasury really makes it imperative that all should take hold heartily of this work, and bring thereby into our treasury funds to relieve the present situation, which has been very distressing. On account of the scarcity of money, many of our brethren in foreign fields have been insufficiently supplied to meet their bare necessities, while all aggressive work has been practically stopped in some mission stations on account of the lack of money to meet the expenses that would be involved.
A hearty co-operation on the part of our brethren in America in this campaign will, if it is taken hold of at once, greatly help in relieving this situation, while the experiences of those who have engaged in it in past years give ample proof of the great benefit that is realized by those who do engage in it, and by the communities in which it is actively carried forward.
Our brethren in foreign fields, who have, more than any one else, keenly felt our present financial situation, have been encouraged to look forward to this campaign as a means whereby relief would be brought to their present embarrassed situation. We are hoping, therefore, for their sake, that early and large returns will be received from all conferences, so that relief can be given to them before the year closes.
W. T. KNOX.

The Review and Herald's Bookmen's Convention

By I. A. Ford

The general and field agents from the Review and Herald territory, comprising the Atlantic, Columbia, and Lake union conferences, have been in session in Takoma Park since December 6. There are present from the Lake Union Conference: J. W. Mace, manager of Western Branch; J. B. Blosser, general agent; O. Morris, field agent Northern Illinois; E. Fishell, Southern Illinois; W. H. Johnson, North Michigan; R. W. Paul, West Michigan; H. Halderson, Wisconsin; N. L. Taylor, Indiana. From the Atlantic Union: L. W. Graham, manager of Eastern Branch; C. J. Tolf, general agent; A. W. Coon, field agent of Maine; D. W. Percy, Massachusetts; J. W. Sypher, Western New York; H. C. White, New York; E. A. Manry, Greater New York; H. C. Wilcox, Southern New England; A. R. Evans, Northern New England. From the Columbia Union Conference: E. R. Numbers, general agent; V. O. Punches, field agent of Virginia; J. W. Hirlinger, Eastern Pennsylvania; Chas. Dunham, West Pennsylvania; C. V. Leach, West Virginia; C. E. Grey, New Jersey; James Jones, Chesapeake; F. B. Numbers, Ohio; and H. H. Johnson, District of Columbia. From the Canadian Union Conference: Brother B. B. Noftsger. We also have with us Brother A. F. Harrison, general agent of the Southern Union, and J. L. McGee, field agent of East Kansas, who are helping us in our general instruction.
Besides daily book study, we are having counsel on some of the most important topics relating to our book work. The general and field agents all enter heartily into these discussions, and the principles brought out will, we are sure, be seen in the more successful work that will be done by these men in the future.
It is a pleasure to us to meet these representatives from different parts of the field, and become personally acquainted, and have the privilege of talking over the work in these different conferences, and laying plans for its advancement. The outlook for the book work in the Review and Herald territory is very encouraging.
The question of the circulation of our literature in the cities is having special attention, as we believe that this is one of the principal means of solving the problem of the work of warning the cities, which has been so forcibly placed before us of late by the spirit of prophecy.
I. A. FORD.

N. Z. Town Travels West

THIS week Elder N. Z. Town, of the Publishing Department, left for the West, to be gone from the Office about six weeks. He will attend the bookmen's conventions in the Pacific, North Pacific, and Central union conferences, and spend a little time at the Pacific Press in work in connection with Spanish translations and books.

Conradi Arrives in Rio de Janeiro

By post-card, Elder L. R. Conradi reports his arrival in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, on the way to the union conference meeting in Buenos Aires, Argentine Republic. He will later attend a general meeting in Chile, and then several meetings in Brazil, where it is expected a Brazilian union conference will be organized.

Elder Spicer Visits Emmanuel Missionary College

LEAVING Washington last Friday, Elder W. A. Spicer went to Berrien Springs, Mich., to spend the week of prayer with the students of the Emmanuel Missionary College.

Progress in the North American Negro Department

By Editor

WE were glad to hear, during the recent council, of the progress of the work in the North American Negro Department. The secretary, Elder A. J. Haysmer, reported a prosperous season in all the mission fields of the department, with hundreds accepting the message of truth. In fact, he reported that about one fourth of the colored Sabbath-keepers in the United States have come into this faith since the organization of this work at the last General Conference. There is strength and power in united, organized effort, under the blessing of God. May the good work go forward with increasing power.
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