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Findings

THE following notes from the South African field are quoted from the conference paper, Flashes:—

“We are pleased to know that Dr. J. J. Bell has received a cable from England releasing him to remain in this field. The presence of a doctor in our conference should give a new impetus to our medical missionary work; and if we would see this work advance with the other phases of our teaching, it will be necessary to have the co-operation of our church-members in educating our constituency in the principles of health reform.”

“Since going to Krugersdorp, Brother F. C. Ernst has established bath-rooms. He has also been blessed in bringing a few persons into the truth, and another is about to accept it.”

“At Maritzburg the health institute helpers are rushed with work, and scarcely know how to meet the demands that are made upon their strength. Dr. Bell is kept busy, and the outlook for this work seems very promising.”

“The following brief summary of resolutions adopted at the recent meeting of our conference committee, will be of interest: ‘(1) That Dr. J. J. Bell be definitely invited to connect with this conference, to locate in Maritzburg, and to act as consulting physician to the Natal Health Institute; (2) that the conference take over from Brother I. R. Armer, the health institute in Maritzburg; (3) that a strong effort be made to secure the co-operation of our members in raising a medical missionary fund, by donations, the sale of health literature, and otherwise, with a view to helping this branch of our work.’”

Brother O. Bezirdjian, writing from Egypt, says: “We need a good doctor here in Egypt. In some cases I have secured wonderful results with our treatments. Some who were weary of swallowing drugs, and were almost in despair, are now enjoying good health. My knowledge is small, but the Lord helps me in such cases, and I practise with love and energy the little I know. I am earning my livelihood by sculpture in marble, and from time to time I give massage and other treatments to the sick.”

In a letter from Dr. J. W. Erkenbeck, of Ameca, Mexico, he says: “We have many and varied experiences with both priests and people. As a result of a little gospel work with periodicals and the Bible, some of the priests refuse to give the extreme unction to our patients. Some of these have experienced remarkable recoveries under our treatment. One woman, brought from the country very sick, called the priest. Before he began, he said that he would not confess her if she had that American doctor. It happened that this woman was in the house adjoining ours, and the priest lives just around the corner. Many times in passing, he will not walk on the sidewalk in front of our house, but takes the street. This, however, is only one side of the story. When he had carried it to the extreme, and it was talked about, the chief priest said he wanted to see me, but finally sent me word that he was ashamed that they had treated me thus. He had only good feelings toward me. About two months ago, the senior curé sent me word that he wanted to consult me, and asked me to go to a certain house where he might meet me. Afterward the people told me that the chief priest was afraid it would make the other priests enraged if they knew I was treating him, as the other priests condemned the people for employing the American doctor. Afterward he told my friends that he was very much surprised to meet such a man. He had heard that I was a very bad man. Since that time I have been called to his home to treat him. Although we are isolated and surrounded by every deception of Satan, we have many bright experiences. Many times we feel the power of the enemy, and fear that we may become indifferent to the wickedness around us.”

The following note of interest comes from Mr. S. M. Konigmacher, Malamulo Mission, British Central Africa: “In a recent note in the REVIEW, you state that I was head nurse at the St. Helena Sanitarium for a number of years. I would like to correct that statement by saying that Mr. Whitney was head nurse, and I was in charge of the bath-rooms. It is interesting work to try to help the natives when they come for assistance. They always ask for medicine, even though the blood is flowing from a wound. In our short time here, we have treated a variety of cases,—sick children, indigestion, fever, boils, wounds, especially of the feet, one epileptic case, cough, ulcerated teeth, etc. God has blessed the simple remedies used, so we have had great success. We thank God for the knowledge of these principles and for blessing in the administration of them.”

Dr. H. C. Menkel writes from Mussoorie, India: “Please be on the lookout for a good man nurse, as we shall need one by next season. The sanitarium work has kept up splendidly, and prospects are still good. Our whole experience this season has been one to be very thankful for. It is a pleasure to see all the workers looking so well this year. This move to the hills has given a new impetus to our medical work in India, and proved most beneficial to the work and workers. God’s plans are always the best.”

Dr. P. A. De Forest gives this interesting note from the Gland (Switzerland) Sanitarium: “To-night we have not enough room to receive all who have come. We have nearly as many patients and guests now as during the height of the summer season (at present there are thirty-three patients and about fifteen other guests, making about fifty in all). The school should open in about ten days, but we ask ourselves, Where shall we put the scholars, and where shall we find time to instruct them? This is a sample of the perplexities which arise this year on account of the increase of the number of guests. Of course we are glad that the institution is growing so nicely, and we thank God that he is sending us so many sick people. We are trying to do a work which will tear down the prejudice, and make a way for the message to reach hearts.”

Religious Liberty Notes

THE effectiveness of our religious liberty literature and the good results following its judicious use, were well illustrated recently in Utica, N. Y. The eighteenth annual session of the New York Sabbath Association (a branch of the American Sabbath Union) was held in that city, November 8-10, and the religious liberty department of the New York Conference began a campaign of education among laymen and clergy, concerning which Elder A. J. Clark, the religious liberty secretary of the conference, says:—

“At the convention held in Utica we saw some gratifying results of our work. We began two weeks before the convention to distribute Liberty and religious liberty leaflets, and had some excellent experiences in our work. Many times the people would manifest indifference to our work, or would be very decided against it; but after a few statements of the principles for which we were working, and an explanation of our reasons for doing such work, we would gain a hearing, and lead them to feel differently. We told them we desired them to read the literature, and in almost every instance they assured us they would do so. We also sent through the mail to every minister a copy of the magazine and tracts. When the time came for the convention, two of these ministers stood with us, and made some positive statements in favor of religious liberty.

These, coming from two of Utica’s most prominent clergymen, had a great effect upon the rest, and also on the convention. The ministers took very little interest in the proceedings of the convention, only six or seven of the forty-two ministers of the city attending. The attendance of the people of that place was also small. Our work was largely done among the business men, as we felt this would reach an influential class of citizens.

“From this experience I learned that the most favorable time to work is when the issue is before the people. I feel that many in Utica might never have known the truth on this subject, as they now know it, had not this work been done.”

Christian Liberty

Reports, Notes, and Comments Pertaining to the Current History of the Rights of Conscience

Conducted by the Religious Liberty Bureau

K. C. RUSSELL . . . . . Chairman

W. A. COLCORD . . . . . Secretary

What It Will Mean

By R. E. Harter

IN view of the present situation, as it relates to the enactment of religious legislation by the United States Congress, it seems an opportune time to direct attention to the immediate work before us. The Johnston Sunday-rest bill, calling for the proper observance of Sunday as a day of rest in the District of Columbia, has already passed the Senate. The next step will be the consideration of the bill by the House during the next session of Congress, first by the House District Committee, and, unless killed in committee, by the House itself. If passed by the House, it will only need the signature of the President to become a law. The passing of such a law will mean the overturning and abandonment of one of the chief and most cherished principles upon which the government was founded, that of religious liberty.

Most strenuous efforts should now be put forth by every lover of civil and religious liberty to prevent such an unfortunate step. An active campaign should be started at once by circulating petitions, getting as many signatures as possible, and keeping the petitions in readiness to forward when Congress meets. One good brother informs me that he secured seventy-eight names in three days. Let all work earnestly.

R. E. HARTER.

NOTICES AND APPOINTMENTS

Canvassers' Institutes for 1909

COLUMBIA UNION CONFERENCE

New Jersey ................. Jan. 8-20

Eastern Pennsylvania, Lebanon, ........ ........................ Jan. 20 to Feb. 1

Virginia ........................ Feb. 5-19

West Virginia ........ Feb. 19 to March 5

Chesapeake ........ Feb. 19 to March 5

West Pennsylvania ........ March 5-13

Ohio ........ March 19 to April 2

Mt. Vernon (Ohio) College, Mt. Vernon ........ April 2-16

Foreign Mission Seminary, Takoma Park, D. C. ........ April 16-30

An Important Convention

By K. C. R.

A CONVENTION was held in the Second Presbyterian church, Pittsburg, Pa., December 1-3, for the purpose of organizing a Lord’s Day Alliance for the United States.

The promoters of this meeting had secured the assistance of Rev. T. Albert Moore, secretary of the Lord’s Day Alliance of Canada, who addressed the convention several times for the purpose of convincing the delegates of the importance of forming a similar organization in the United States. He told how effective the Canadian Lord’s Day Alliance had been in securing a strict observance of the Sunday law, and said that every Christian church in Canada had indorsed the Lord’s Day Alliance, also the Roman Catholic bishop of Toronto and other Catholic priests. He stated that the attorney-general of every province, except British Columbia, had consented to prosecute all violations of the Sunday law reported by the Lord’s Day Alliance. He spoke of a letter which he had received from the premier of Alberta, stating that he had investigated the nine cases of violation of the Lord’s Day Act, to which the Lord’s Day Alliance had called his attention, and had found every one of them correct, and they could be assured that he would “do the rest.” He also called attention to the fact that the Dominion Parliament, in passing the Lord’s Day Act of Canada, July, 1907, cut out the proposed provision exempting observers of the seventh day. In speaking of the importance of a national Lord’s Day Alliance, Mr. Moore said it would be a splendid agency to look after the national affairs, and assist local organizations.

The idea that the great federation of labor and the Roman Catholic Church should constitute a part of the national alliance was emphasized. Strong addresses by labor leaders were given at this meeting, one of them being a Roman Catholic layman. It is easy to see what a tremendous pressure can be brought to bear upon statesmen in securing further Sunday legislation, and against those who do not affiliate with an alliance composed of the Protestant and Catholic churches of America and the labor organizations.

The chairman of the convention, in announcing the session when they were to organize a Lord’s Day Alliance for the United States, said he considered what was to be accomplished as great an event as the signing of the Declaration of Independence. When the meeting was called to enter upon the work of organizing this alliance, it was evident that such a proposition was not agreeable to all the delegates. Rev. James Yereance, president of the American Sabbath Union, vigorously protested against the step. After a spirited discussion it was finally voted to organize a Lord’s Day Alliance for the United States.

The work of effecting the organization is to be done by a special committee appointed by the convention, in union with the board of managers of the American Sabbath Union. Local alliances will be formed wherever it is at all practicable, and in this way the work of the organization will embrace the larger as well as the smaller cities and towns. It was announced by one of the speakers that strong efforts would be made this winter to secure a Sunday law in both California and the District of Columbia.

Before the meeting of the convention, a large amount of religious liberty literature was distributed, the local church co-operating in the effort. Five thousand copies of the latest issue of Liberty, twenty-nine thousand Religious Liberty Leaflets, an aggregate of four hundred thousand pages of literature, were used in this campaign. Two meetings were held with the Pittsburg church, at which addresses on religious liberty were delivered by Elder S. B. Horton, the religious liberty secretary of the Southern Union Conference, Elder W. A. Colcord, and the writer. Several meetings for council were also held with the workers in attendance at the meeting.

The organization of this National Alliance should arouse the officers of every local church and conference for more active service in enlightening the people concerning the principles of religious liberty.

K. C. R.

Eastern Pennsylvania Conference, Notice!

By W. H. Heckman

THE fifth annual session of the Eastern Pennsylvania Conference of Seventh-day Adventists will be held in the Sons of America Hall at Lebanon, Pa., Jan. 12-19, 1909. The first meeting will be held at 7:30 P. M., Tuesday, Jan. 12, 1909. The meeting is called that for the purpose of electing conference officers for the ensuing year, and transacting such other business as may properly come before the conference.

This will be an important meeting, and all our churches should send full delegations. The ratio of representation is one delegate for the organization, and one additional delegate for every ten members.

W. H. HECKMAN, President.

Notice!

ALL absent members of the Seventh-day Adventist church at Sioux City, Iowa, are requested to report as early as possible. Members who have not reported for a long time, and whose whereabouts can not be ascertained, ought not to expect that their names will be retained upon the church roll. Address all reports to Mrs. E. M. Frederickson, church clerk, 1805 Palmetto St., Sioux City, Iowa.

Southern New England Conference

By C. H. EDWARDS.

THE sixth annual session of the Southern New England Conference of Seventh-day Adventists will be held at Hartford, Conn., Jan. 13-17, 1909, for the election of officers and the transaction of any other business that may properly be considered. The first meeting will be held Wednesday evening, Jan. 13, at 7:30 P. M.

Delegates should be elected soon, and their names sent to the conference office.

C. H. EDWARDS.

Annual Meeting of the Michigan Sanitarium and Benevolent Association

By Geo. E. Judd

THE regular annual meeting of the Michigan Sanitarium and Benevolent Association for the year 1908 will be held in the chapel of the Battle Creek Sanitarium, on North Washington Ave., Battle Creek, Mich., Wednesday, Dec. 30, 1908, at 3 P. M., standard time, for the election of trustees and the transaction of such other business as may properly come before the meeting.

By order of the Board of Trustees,

Geo. E. Judd, Secretary.

North Dakota Conference Meeting

By C. J. KUNKEL

THE annual meeting of the North Dakota Conference of Seventh-day Adventists will be held Dec. 27-31, 1908, at the Cheyenne River Academy, Harvey, N. D., for the purpose of electing conference officers for the coming year, and for the transaction of such other business as may properly come before the conference. The first meeting will be held Sunday, December 27, at 7:30 P. M. Let all churches be sure to send a list of all their delegates and alternates at once to the conference secretary, Elder F. G. Specht, Harvey, N. D.

C. J. KUNKEL, President.

North Dakota Conference Association Meeting

By C. J. KUNKEL

THE annual meeting of the North Dakota Conference Association of Seventh-day Adventists will be held in connection with the annual meeting of the conference, Dec. 27-31, 1908, at Harvey, N. D. The purpose of this meeting is to elect a new board of trustees, and to transact such other business as may properly come before the association. The first meeting will be held December 31, at 10 A. M. C. J. KUNKEL, President.

_Pennsylvania Sanitarium and Benevolent Association, Notice!_

By W. H. HECKMAN

NOTICE is hereby given to the constituency of the Pennsylvania Sanitarium and Benevolent Association, that the fourth annual meeting of said corporation will be held in the Sons of America Hall, at Lebanon, Pa., at 10 A. M., on Thursday, Jan. 14, 1909.

The membership of the constituency is composed of the executive committee of the Columbia Union Conference of Seventh-day Adventists, the executive committee and ordained ministers of the Eastern Pennsylvania Conference of Seventh-day Adventists, the physicians in the employ of the corporation, and twelve persons elected for the purpose at the last session of the Eastern Pennsylvania Seventh-day Adventist Conference.

Officers will be elected, and such other business as may properly come before the meeting will be transacted.

W. H. HECKMAN, President.

Obituaries

By T. H. Davis; C. E. Giles; A. J. Clark; W. B. White; G. W. Amadon

Davis.—The funeral service of Mrs. Anna Jane Davis was conducted at Esmerelda, Cal., Sept. 21, 1908. A husband and seven children are left to mourn the loss of a faithful Christian wife and mother. The funeral service was conducted from 1 Corinthians 15, by Rev. Mr. Doane. The remains were interred in the old family burying-ground. T. H. DAVIS.

Bruce.—Died Sept. 15, 1908, in a hospital at Gadsden, Ala., a few hours after an operation for appendicitis, Robert H. Bruce, aged sixty-five years. In 1864 he was married to Emeline Thompson. To this union were born fourteen children, eight of whom are still living. Brother and Sister Bruce first heard and accepted present truth thirty-five years ago. They were charter members of the Attalla Seventh-day Adventist church, organized in 1899. Words of comfort were spoken by Rev. Mr. Harris (of the Methodist Church, South), from 1 Corinthians 15. C. E. GILES.

Brooks.—Fell asleep in Jesus at her home in Adams Center, N. Y., Sabbath morning, Oct. 31, 1908, Sister Elmina Brooks at the age of seventy-two years. For the last twenty-five years Sister Brooks has been a faithful member of the Adams Center church. Her consistent Christian life was a constant witness on the side of righteousness and truth. She left three daughters and several grandchildren to mourn. The funeral was held in the Adams Center church, and was largely attended. The service was conducted by the writer, from John 11:25 and 1 Thess. 4:16, 17. A. J. CLARK.

O’Neil.—Died at the residence of his son Robert, at Lynden, Wash., Oct. 17, 1908. Brother James O’Neil, aged seventy-three years and seven months. Brother O’Neil was born in Glasgow, Scotland, March 16, 1835. He came with his parents to America in 1847, his father locating at Portage, Wis. Brother O’Neil served through the Civil War, and was promoted to the position of captain of his company, which position he held when peace was declared. While at Mobile, Ala., some members of his company who had respect to the seventh-day Sabbath, asked Captain O’Neil to be excused from service on that day. He investigated their reasons, respected their convictions, and excused them. He thus for the first time heard of the faith of Seventh-day Adventists. After the war was over, he attended a series of meetings held by Elder Isaac Sanborn, and being convinced of the truths of the third angel’s message, gladly accepted the faith, and was one of the charter members of the Hundred Mile Grove church of Wisconsin. In 1873 he removed to the State of Washington, settling first at Olympia, later at Lynden, where he resided till the time of his death. He bore with patience and fortitude his intense suffering during the last months of his life. His faith seemed strong in the Saviour and in the third angel’s message, and we trust that he rests in hope. The funeral sermon was conducted by the writer in the Methodist church at Lynden. A large number of old residents of the country and of his companions in arms were present. W. B. WHITE.

Houghtaling.—Fell asleep in Jesus, as we fondly believe, in Urbandale, near Battle Creek, Mich., Nov. 20, 1908, our sister in Christ, Susanna Jane Houghtaling, aged 71 years, 7 months, and 20 days. She was born in Elmira, N. Y., March 31, 1837. The malady which caused her death was Bright’s disease, with attendant complications. Dec. 24, 1857, our sister was united in marriage to Francis Sylvester Houghtaling, at Freeland, Mich. Her maiden name was Clark. God honored this union in the gift of four children, three sons and one daughter, all of whom are alive, and with the exception of a son in the far West, were present at the funeral. In her girlhood days, while living in Indiana, the subject of this sketch was converted, and joined the Baptist Church. But about 1866, while living at Freeland, both Sister Houghtaling and her husband listened to a course of Bible lectures by the late Elder M. E. Cornell, as a result of which they took their position firmly on the views of the Seventh-day Adventist people. This was forty-two years ago, and since that time the REVIEW AND HERALD has ever been a welcome visitor to their home. Nearly a quarter century ago this family moved to Battle Creek, that the children might attend the college. Four years ago the previously strong constitution of the decedent began to give out, and a short residence in Washington State did no good, and a return to Battle Creek was decided upon, that our sister might die among her children. The last few weeks of her life were a time of most acute physical suffering; but how importunate and continuous were her prayers to God for grace and patience to endure, and that the Lord would be with her as she entered the dark valley. In this she was not disappointed, and with hardly a tremor she yielded up her mortal life to that Being who has promised to restore it when he comes in the clouds of heaven.

Here follows a most unusual and tragical circumstance connected with this death:—

Just twenty-seven short hours after the wife and mother had passed away, as above narrated, and while the casket was being brought into the house, the husband and father came in from a short walk. He had removed his overcoat and hat, and was smoothing out his hair, when the daughter near by heard her father exclaim, “O!” and springing to his side, she saw him in a falling attitude, with his hand over his heart. Without a word he settled to the floor in his daughter’s arms. This was the last; he, too, was gone, and valvular disease of the heart tells the whole story. In this death, as the Scripture says, “The pitcher was broken at the fountain”—literally. And the lamentation of David over those fallen in battle is eminently applicable here: “Lovely and pleasant in their lives, and in their death they were not divided.” Brother Francis Sylvester Houghtaling was born at Lafayette, Canandaigua Co., N. Y., Dec. 26, 1834, and at his sudden demise was 73 years, 10 months, and 26 days old. He was of Dutch descent, but American born. He passed away Nov. 21, 1908, at 10:20 in the morning. His religious experience dates from the time he accepted the present truth under the labors of Elder M. E. Cornell. Brother Houghtaling was a man of few words and quiet demeanor. He served awhile in the Northern army during the American rebellion. A portion of his life was spent as timber estimator in the great northern forests. Some years ago he seemed to be under a cloud, but while living in Washington State he experienced a complete regeneration, which there is reason to believe was like his first conversion. But he is gone, and we trust that his life is hid with Christ in God, and that when Jesus comes, and the great trumpet is blown, our dear brother and his companion will be awakened to that life which will be as lasting as the days of heaven.

This funeral was a double one, with two hearses and two sets of bearers, and the services were held in the Tabernacle, with a large attendance. Elder S. D. Hartwell spoke from Heb. 9:27, 28, the writer assisting. G. W. AMADON.

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WANTED.—Work by Seventh-day Adventist man accustomed to light blacksmithing, especially tool-dressing. Address C. Klarein, 519 Evergreen Ave., Chicago, Ill.

For SALE.—Sanitarium Cooking Oil, pure and healthful; no odor; keeps indefinitely; 5-gal. can, $3.50; 10-gal. can, $7; 64 cents a gal. in half barrel and barrel lots; 30 gal. and 50 gal. Address Sanitarium Cooking Oil Co., Louisville, Ky.

Hygienic Vegetable Cooking Oil.—Best shortening known. Guaranteed under pure food law. Keeps sweet and choice. 5 gal., $3.50; 10 gal., $6.75. Cans crated. ½ bbl. (about 32 gal.), 60 cents a gal. By freight from Louisville, Ky. Address Dr. O. C. Godsmark, Chattanooga, Tenn.

For SALE.—640 acres near Union Pacific Railroad, Wakeeny, Kan., $10 an acre. Pick of quarter sections, $12. Elder C. A. Washburn's family estate. Land increasing rapidly in value, but being occupied in the Lord's work, we wish to sell. Write me at 665 Decatur St., Memphis, Tenn. J. S. WASHBURN.

For SALE.—320 acres of land 2½ miles from Borden Springs, Ala.; 75 acres in cultivation; 5 acres orchard, which never fails; 3 kinds of minerals on place. Land rolling, and strong; well watered. Two good houses, and one not so good. Price, $7,200; terms, cash. For particulars address Day Conklin, Borden Springs, Ala.

For SALE.—Peanut Butter, 10 cents a pound; 100 pounds, freight paid, 11 cents. West of Rockies, 11½ cents. Olive Oil, $2.70 a gallon; 50 pounds Cocoanut Oil, $7; 60 pounds Vegetable Cooking Oil in 6 cans, $6; freight paid, $6.50. Cash with order. All guaranteed absolutely pure. Address Vegetarian Meat Company, Washington, D. C.

For SALE.—500,000 of the most beautiful Mottoes you ever looked at. We sold almost 31,000 of these beauties in the first twenty-nine days of November. We will mail 100 Mottoes, 12 x 16, for $6; or 100 of our Imported Bible Cards, 4 x 7 inches, for $3.50. Christmas will soon be here, and teachers will want these cards for their classes. Do not delay, but send order at once. Orders filled by return mail. Address, with two-cent stamp, Hampton Art Company, Lock Box 257, Hampton, Iowa.

Publications Wanted

[SPECIAL NOTICE.—We learn that objectionable literature is being sent in response to these requests, and urge all to examine with special care any periodicals or pamphlets received outside of our well-known denominational publications. Be sure that the literature which you distribute teaches the truth. Those responding to requests for papers should send only clean copies, neatly folded, and securely wrapped.—Ed.]

The following-named persons desire late, clean copies of our publications, post-paid:—

Mrs. Luella B. Priddy, Milliken, Ontario, Canada, Signs, Watchman, and tracts.

Mrs. James F. Woods, 322 South Detroit St., Warsaw, Ind., Signs, Watchman, and REVIEW.

George R. Close, 470 Twenty-eighth St., Oakland, Cal., a large supply of Liberty and religious liberty tracts.

Mrs. Cora Hough, 554 South Main St., East Peoria, Ill., denominational literature for free distribution.

H. S. Peeke, Fountain Head, Tenn., continuous supply of REVIEW, Signs, Liberty, Life and Health, Watchman, Instructor, Little Friend, and tracts.

Death of Elder M. D. Mattson

We deeply regret to learn of the death of Elder M. D. Mattson, which occurred December 4, at his old home, Blockville, N. Y. Brother Mattson was for some years the Bible instructor at South Lancaster Academy, South Lancaster, Mass., and later filled the same position at Union College, College View, Neb. In both places his work was highly esteemed, and his failing health was the only reason for his withdrawal. We plan to publish next week a sketch of his life and work.

A Junior Reading Course

By Milton E. Kern

SINCE the establishment of the Missionary Volunteer Reading Course, there has been a demand from many parts of the field, especially from the South, for a Junior Reading Course. It has been decided to offer a four months’ course, beginning in January. The books to be read are “Child Life in Mission Lands” and “Christ Our Saviour.” The lessons will appear week by week in the Report of Progress. Interesting notes on missions will be given, and every effort put forth to make the course attractive to our boys and girls. Church-school and Sabbath-school teachers will doubtless find this course helpful in their work for juniors.

“Child Life in Mission Lands” is what its name indicates, and contains much valuable and interesting information. Price, 25 cents. “Christ Our Saviour” is an excellent book for the children to read while studying the Sabbath-school lessons on the life of Christ. Price, 50 cents. The Report of Progress costs only twenty-five cents a year, and would be a valuable paper for the homes of our people outside the South, containing as it does the reports of the progress of the work in that field. Order “Child Life in Mission Lands” and Report of Progress from the Southern Publishing Association, Nashville, Tenn.; and “Christ Our Saviour” from any tract society or publishing house. Certificates will be granted to those who finish this course. Let all who take it order the first book and the paper, and send their names to their conference Missionary Volunteer secretary. M. E. KERN.

Appointment to Claremont Union College

We were glad last week to meet in Washington Prof. C. P. Crager and wife, of Mount Vernon College. Brother Crager has accepted the appointment to the principalship of Claremont Union College, South Africa.

Religious Liberty Work in Washington

By recommendation of the General Conference Committee, Elder S. B. Horton, secretary of the religious liberty department of the Southern Union Conference, is spending a little time in Washington in the interests of this line of work.

Visit of L. A. Smith

By Editor

AMONG the recent visitors at headquarters was L. A. Smith, of Nashville, Tenn., the editor of the Watchman. We were glad to meet our former associate on the REVIEW, and enjoyed the opportunity of attending the sessions of the federal council with him.

Missionaries Depart for Brazil

LAST week Elder Charles F. Knott and wife, of the Greater New York Conference, sailed for Brazil, by way of Germany. These workers came from the Upper Columbia Conference to the German work in New York City, and are now released to respond to a long-continued call for help in the Santa Catharina and Parana Conference, in Brazil.

Bookmen’s Convention

The convention of the bookmen in the Review and Herald territory will be in session in Takoma Park, December 16-23. This meeting will call together the leaders in this department of the work in the Atlantic, Columbia, and Lake Union conferences, and we hope will give a new impulse to the forward movement in the distribution of our literature. A report of the convention will appear later.

Calls to Missionary Service

By Editor

WE have noted the departure of a party for India and Burma. It is of interest to note further that Brother R. H. Leech and wife, of the Foreign Mission Seminary, were called to the telephone and asked by the Mission Board if they would accept an appointment to India, and start in forty-eight hours. They accepted. Brother Robert A. Beckner, also of the Seminary, had but little more time in which to start for Burma. Our young people who come from our training-schools and from the field into the Foreign Mission Seminary are generally understood to be ready for the right call at the instant. Let the places of those who go be quickly filled by others seeking a preparation.

Interesting Facts Concerning the Special Review

By E. R. PALMER

It is difficult for one to comprehend, without careful analysis, what it means in labor to a publishing house to publish such an edition as the seven hundred thousand copies of the Mission number of the REVIEW, which has been produced by the Review and Herald Office for use in the present missionary campaign. A few facts concerning this number, furnished by Brother S. N. Curtiss, manager of the Review and Herald Office, will be of interest:—

Three car-loads of paper, or a total of fifty-six tons, were required for this edition.

These papers, if stacked in a single pile, would make a shaft 2,625 feet high, or practically half a mile high.

If the printed sheets, before folding, were placed in a single strip, end to end, they would reach from Washington to Portland, Maine, a distance of about five hundred seventy-five miles.

Over one thousand five hundred pounds of ink were required to print the edition.

On one day alone, the twenty-fifth of November, seventy-four thousand copies were sent to the post-office. The weight of that one day's mail was about six tons.

Several times during the rush of papers the mail shed at the railway station has been filled with mail-sacks to the door, and several times the mail-car has been unable to take on all the sacks. Several times, also, a heavy dray, in addition to the regular mail team, has been secured for hauling mail.

Two large cylinder presses ran over seven hundred hours each to print this edition, and much of the time they ran almost continuously. Starting at 7 A. M., one shift worked until 6 P. M.; then another shift went on at 7 P. M., and worked until 6 A. M.

The postage paid on this edition amounted to one thousand one hundred dollars, and one thousand five hundred mail-sacks were used.

Even these facts will give the reader only a faint idea of the work required in the Review and Herald Office to produce this edition. The employees have labored energetically and loyally, and almost to the limit of physical endurance. Much credit is due them for their splendid effort. While we rejoice with those who are successful in collecting funds for foreign missions, let us remember also, in our thoughts and in our prayers, this faithful band of workers who have toiled night and day for weeks in order that the field workers might have enough papers for this great campaign.

E. R. PALMER.