p. 17 | Review and Herald, Vol. 84, No. 3. (1/17/1907)

God Did Not Forget Portugal

God did not forget Portugal, if we did. In 1755 his message of approaching judgment was clearly seen and read in the great Lisbon earthquake. That generation passed away, and still we did not go to explain to them these things. The next generation had grown gray before the messenger of the truths of the third angel landed upon their shores.

Porto Rico

By B. E. Connerly

MAYAGUEZ.— We have let the last of the native helpers go, and Brother and Sister Moulton have come to Mayaguez to help us in a series of meetings and to do some canvassing. It really costs us two dollars to sell one dollar's worth of books. This year's work has been principally among the English-speaking people, and they are few, and it costs a great deal to hunt them up here and there, and then return to them to deliver the books. The Spanish people will not buy religious books. But we are sowing the seed. We have sold more than a hundred dollars' worth of books the past year, and one hundred and fifty dollars' worth of tracts. Recently we spent thirty-five dollars to publish some articles on present truth, to answer false accusations that were circulated everywhere against Adventists. As a result of this, three young native ministers have learned about the message. But though acknowledging the truth, they have not taken a stand for it openly. We are not discouraged, but do long to see the work move.

B. E. CONNERLY.

Honolulu, H. I.

By C. D. M. Williams; Lena E. Williams

We have been much interested in the reports of the laborers in foreign fields, and are rejoicing that the message is fast spreading to the remotest corners of the earth. The omens are good, and the Lord seems to be hastening the hour of his return. We are living at the cross-roads of the Pacific, and now and then we rejoice to see new faces and earnest hearts hastening on across the water to spread the glad tidings of the soon coming of our Lord.

Brother Doane Wong stopped with us several months, and we were sorry to have him leave us, but glad to know that with a heart filled with the message he is going to let the light shine where the people sit in great darkness. The Macedonian cry seems to be coming from many places in the great country of China, and our prayer is that the Lord of the harvest will quickly send forth the laborers so that every heart longing for the message of salvation may hear the cry, “Look unto me, and be ye saved, all the ends of the earth: for I am God, and there is none else.”

Elder G. A. Irwin made a short call a few days ago, and we were glad to counsel with one of so much experience. From every side we receive encouragement and strength, and although the battle may be sharp and the conflict fierce at times, we know it is the Lord’s, and that victory is sure.

We are having much for which to praise the Lord; for he is touching the hearts of the people, and a few are yielding to him. The opposition is the strongest and most persistent that we ever met, but the Lord is giving the victory in many cases, although we are sad to say some are giving up the truth and turning away from the Lord.

October 7 five dear souls went forward in baptism. Four of these were the first Chinese women that were ever baptized on the island, so far as we can learn. Yesterday three others who had decided to give up all sin and follow the Lord Jesus Christ were baptized; one of these was the first Chinese mother that has ever been baptized here. We are praising the Lord that the message is at last entering the homes of the Chinese people in this place. We expect that we shall soon have another baptism, and two Hawaiians, a man and his wife, will be added to our number.

We are struggling hard now to raise money for a church building, but it seems that unless we can receive help from the outside, we must fail. For fifteen years this little company has donated liberally to every call that has been made, and they themselves have moved from one rented hall to another, having no home of their own. We see how this has continually hindered the work, and that in order to have a substantial church we must have a house in which to meet. Are there not some who would be glad to help us erect a church building in so important a place as Honolulu? Our little company is brave and persevering, but we are all of very limited means, and everything is very expensive here. Pray for the work in Honolulu.

C. D. M. WILLIAMS, LENA E. WILLIAMS.

WALTER G. BOND

By WALTER G. BOND

Spain

BARCELONA.—We are well and of good courage. We have recently rented a vacant store in a heretofore unentered part of this city, and have begun meetings with an average attendance of about sixty. We are earnestly seeking God that he may help us make the message plain to these ignorant, yet precious souls.

At present there is a great stir all over this country among devoted Catholics for fear similar steps to those taken by France will be taken by this government. This has already caused a rupture in the government, and brought about a change of administration. All are anxious as to what the outcome may be.

The prominent women of the country have taken up the matter and sent a petition to the government, urging that no move be made that would in any way hinder the prosperity of the Roman Church. Yesterday in the palace of a certain aristocrat, thirteen hundred influential women congregated to protest against the proposed law dealing with religious associations.

There have been many public demonstrations, not a few of which have resulted in the shedding of blood. A few days ago one of our brethren went to his native town, in the province of Alicante, with the idea of selling tracts and distributing Gospels. The parish priest had learned of his coming before he arrived, so as soon as possible after our brother reached the town, the priest called a meeting of the whole town, and warned them all against him and his literature. At the close of the priest's discourse a relative of the brother made a short speech, in which he suggested that they give the heretic a sound beating. This the brother was able to avoid only by leaving the town after the shades of night had fallen.

However, many doors are wide open for this message. From many parts invitations are coming for us to go and present the truth. But who will answer these calls? May the Lord of the harvest send forth laborers into the ripened field, is our prayer.

WALTER G. BOND

Jamaica

By A. N. Durrant

SINCE our last report, the Lord has continued to bless our feeble efforts for souls. At our second baptism, September 21, Elder Beckner baptized nine persons; and since that time, and in spite of bitter opposition and insults, twelve others have taken their stand at Mt. Providence, where we conducted the last tent effort. Some of these thus won to the truth were leading members of the English Church.

On Friday, the twenty-first, this company and the one at Post Road were organized into a church of twenty members, and others are soon to follow. The ordinances of the Lord’s house were also celebrated. A spot has been bought, a kiln burned, and other plans are being made to build a small house of worship. We have had hard encounters with the enemy of truth, but now we praise God for these souls, and pray that his grace will supply all their needs in Christ Jesus.

During the week of prayer, Brother Mullings was left to conduct meetings among these believers and those at Bird’s Hill, while the writer went to Santa Cruz, Southfield, and Grove Town. At Santa Cruz I spent the first two mornings, and then with my laden bicycle went over the Santa Cruz Mountains, sixteen miles, to Southfield. At both places the Lord came graciously near to his children, and souls were refreshed from his presence.

Tuesday, when the sun was hottest, found me up the great Plowden Hills, on my way to Grove Town. As I tediously pushed my wheel over the hills, my throat becoming parched at times, I called to mind the rough experiences that Brethren Eastman and Richardson, and others, had when they were hurrying from place to place, establishing these churches. May God, richly reward these dear laborers. At Grove Town we also had good seasons, although one half the members were absent on account of sickness and other causes. We believe this last week of prayer has helped all to realize that we are in the time of the latter rain.

We look forward to our union conference gathering in Kingston, January 11, with great expectation. We know that our Father has rich blessings in store for us all, and we pray that all his children may open wide their hearts to receive them. Brighter days for us in the islands have come. Praise God for the light of present truth! Remember us in your prayers. A. N. DURRANT.

In the Valparaiso (Chile) Earthquake

By Mrs. Wm. Steele

LONG before this letter reaches you, you will have heard, by cable or otherwise, of the terrible earthquake that has visited us here in Valparaiso. It began on the sixteenth of August, at about ten minutes to eight, and must have lasted at least one and a half minutes. It was the most awful thing I have ever witnessed. At the end of this time scarcely a house of any value was left standing. The few that do remain are being thrown down with dynamite, as in many places it is not safe to walk in the street. The wreck is appalling, and no matter to what part of the city one goes, he encounters the same thing,—ruin, ruin, ruin. A gentleman who was in San Francisco at the time of the earthquake there, says the one here was far worse. The fire and the inability to cope with it was the same as there. The water-pipes were immediately broken, and the city was in darkness. All Valparaiso was in the streets in a few seconds. Women were crying, screaming, and praying to the Virgin Mary for protection. But we thank God for a faith that can look away to Jesus even in the midst of such dreadful scenes.

Mr. Steele and I remained in a small patio just behind our house, and at the side of another tall house. Neither of us felt any fear; we knew our God was able to deliver us if it was his good pleasure. And as far as we know, not one of our people perished. We had three distinct heavy quakes. In the first one a large part of the wall between our kitchen and dining-room fell out, and everything on the kitchen shelves was thrown to the floor; but strange to relate, not a single dish fell from my cupboard or was broken. We had nothing in the way of ornaments, as all were lost when our house burned eight months ago. When the house began to shake, I immediately thought of the lamp, and carried it to the kitchen as I ran out of doors. After I reached the patio, it shook for several seconds, then there was a lull, and during that time Mr. Steele tried to extinguish the fire that had begun by the wall's falling on the lamp; not succeeding, he cast the lamp into the patio, where it could burn without doing any damage.

All this happened in just a few seconds, then began the second shaking, which lasted as long as the first, or nearly as long; then came another lull of a few seconds, during which we went into the street. We had not more than reached the street when the third began, but it was very short. I do not wish ever to witness another such scene.

The condition of the people is exactly as it was in San Francisco. All have read of that, so it would be useless to repeat it. All are reduced to a common level. We have as yet not suffered from hunger, as we had a small supply of provisions in the house, which we managed to save. Our house did not fall, but eventually burned. We managed to save most of our furniture, but the loss to the mission was total, as it was impossible for Mr. Steele and me to carry out all the books and things that were in the office. Then, too, there was no place to store them, even if we had been able to save them. The people in Chile are very quick to help themselves to other people's property. Some of the things we did save were stolen. The tremors have not yet entirely ceased; yesterday and to-day they have been less frequent.

To-morrow evening it will be one week since the night of terror. The city is quite well guarded, but as yet there are not sufficient soldiers to guard the hills. Since I have been writing this, a large force has entered the city, so that now the hills may also be more secure from thieves. Many thieves have been shot while they were carrying on their nefarious work. For two days past we have been living in a house, but just now we have had three quite hard tremors, and the police have ordered all kerosene lights extinguished. We shall take our beds out and sleep in the street. Provisions are being distributed in all parts, so it seems there will not be much suffering from hunger. God has most certainly favored us, and we can see his leading. More and more we are convinced that we are indeed in the time of the end, and that we need to be more expeditious in accomplishing the Lord's work. Mrs. Wm. Steele.

Another Church Organized in China

By W. C. Hankins

Having set apart Sabbath, October 13, for organizing a church here in Kulangsu, we sent word to all our people in this locality to be present. Friday evening at sundown found twenty-one adults and about nine children assembled at the chapel for an evening service. Elder Keh preached an excellent sermon on baptism, and it would have made your heart glad to see how eagerly the older members of the congregation turned to read every text as it was given out.

As we had planned to have baptism before the service the following morning, all who wished to take part in that ordinance were given an opportunity to ask questions after the Friday evening sermon. This opportunity was improved to such an extent that it was half-past nine before the meeting could be brought to a close. Although it was thus more than three hours long, all present showed a lively interest to the end.

The Sabbath services were held at our house. Promptly at nine o’clock all had assembled. After a few remarks by Elder Keh and the writer, all went down to the beach, where Elder B. L. Anderson administered baptism to four of our Chinese brethren, one of whom was the father of the young worker who died of the plague last spring, and whose words to his loved ones, as he lay dying, were so used by God that both his wife and his father have now been baptized, and the father has taken up the work his son laid down. It was touching to hear the father say, before the baptism, “This day I count myself as a new-born babe in Christ.”

In the afternoon we organized a church of seventeen members, only one of whom has entered subject to baptism. So now we have a little church, consisting of eleven men and six women. Besides, there are a number of young people and children, also several adults, who are keeping the Sabbath, but have not yet joined.

After the organization, officers were appointed as follows: Elder, Brother Keh; deacons, Hok Sin and Tsoan Sui; clerk and treasurer, Mrs. B. L. Anderson. Immediately following, the ordinances of the Lord’s house were celebrated.

Most of those present seemed to have a deep sense of the solemnity of the occasion. Another service was held the evening after the Sabbath, and one on Sunday morning, after which some from up-country returned to their homes, rejoicing in the truth of a soon-coming Saviour.

From the first, the meeting was a source of much profit and spiritual strength to all. The Spirit of the Lord was present at all times, giving the speakers power to present the truths clearly, and impressing the hearers with the precious words from the Book of truth.

As we see the Spirit of God working with power in this vast field of China, and as we read of the advance moves in every land and among every people, and note how the truth is going as a witness to all the world, our hearts are filled with thanksgiving and praise that God is thus leading his people on to victory. Not only are our hearts encouraged by these signs of our Lord’s soon coming, but there is nothing that so gladdens the hearts of our native Christians as to hear the good news from every land, and to see that the coming of their loved Lord is truly near. One of our young workers said, “I rejoice whenever this old earth trembles, because I know it is only another sign that Jesus’ coming is very near, even at the door.” Would that all, like this young man, might hear the sound of our Lord’s approach in every earthquake and mighty calamity that is coming upon the earth.

W. C. HANKINS.

MRS. ALYCE HANSEN-WILLIAMS

By Alyce Hansen-Williams

Scotland

Edinburgh.—Our trip across the ocean was a very pleasant one. Neither my husband nor I experienced any seasickness. We are now nicely settled only a few minutes’ walk from town.

Edinburgh is a beautiful old classic town, with its fine schools, churches, and castles. The Edinburgh Castle is built way up on the rocks, and the gardens are about a mile long. On the opposite side of the street we have our finest stores (shops they are called here). We have enjoyed climbing the surrounding hills, which are as green and fresh as our American lawns are in June. They tell us the grass will remain green all winter, for we have a great deal of rain and not much cold weather.

A little Scotch girl, Miss H. Granville, and I have been telling the people about our soon-coming Saviour. We have spent some time in New Haven, a suburb of Edinburgh, among the better class of people, also the fisher folk. The people express great interest in our work. I am surprised at finding so many who are waiting for Christ’s second coming.

The houses of these fisher people are built of stone, one or two stories high, on the shore of the North Sea. The women may be seen going through the streets, wearing short striped skirts, with large double baskets of fish on their backs. Many of them are old and gray-haired. Upon entering the rooms of these fishwives one is impressed with the display of dishes hung on every square foot of the wall. Though the rooms are small and crowded, the inmates seem to have learned well the lessons of cleanliness and neatness.

I feel very grateful for the opportunity of telling others about our wonderful truth, and enjoy the experiences and lessons I learn from day to day, though I often feel a great need of a better understanding of the Scriptures, and greater ability to grasp the promise of God for an increased growth of intellect, that my faculties may unite with the divine, that every power of my being may be brought into direct contact with the Source of light. It is the simplicity and faith of a little child, ready to learn, that we must have, so that we can tell our message plainly and with force. God is indeed good to us. We see his guiding hand every day. Our one ambition is to be ever found ready to do his bidding.

MRS. ALYCE HANSEN-WILLIAMS

In the New Province of Croatia

ELDER J. F. HUENERGARDT, of Hungary, speaks as follows of the first step toward a new province:— “I had the privilege of visiting a Croatian priest, when I first visited the Croatians. He seemed very friendly, and ready to sacrifice his time to listen to the principles of truth. After listening for a while, he said: ‘That is very much like our faith.’ Of course we can not blame him for thinking that way, for, as a general thing, they are a very careless people about the truths of Scripture, and do not regard it as at all important to examine into the teachings of the Word of God concerning their salvation. However, at length he seemed quite interested, and through him I had an opportunity to distribute some of our German literature to lawyers, teachers, and even physicians, who all seemed anxious to learn more about the truth.”

“Returning from Agram, I observed a young man reading a novel on the cars. He showed the pamphlet to me, and I told him that I had something much better than that for him to study, handing him at the time one of our tracts. He read for a time, and then asked how much it would cost. I told him that he might freely keep it, and that if he desired, I would give him still other literature of the same nature. He was anxious to get all the literature we have in that language (the Servian), so I let him have all he desired, and also gave him some German tracts. He then ordered a Bible of me, and in giving his address, I noticed that it was Agram. When we parted, he requested me to promise to visit him. I hope this may give us a start in the capital city of Croatia.”

The Book Work in South Carolina

By C. F. Dart

IN company with others, I went to Laurens County last spring to sell “Coming King.” None of us were natural salesmen, and Satan was on hand to oppose us in many ways, but we depended upon the Lord and sought him earnestly, and we were not disappointed.

A certain preacher who was selling books there at the same time, became so stirred over the large numbers we were selling that he warned the people against the books wherever he went. He also brought the matter before the Baptist Association. This association then advised all the members who had the books to burn them, and warned all others against the agents. But if any books were burned, I never heard of it, and as far as I know, only three or four orders were lost. On the other hand, many read the books to see what was wrong with them.

We worked in Laurens County 3,793 hours, and placed 1,524 copies of “Coming King” and 734 helps, making a total of 2,258 books on present truth, valued at $1,767.95. This gave us an average of forty-six and two-thirds cents an hour. One brother’s sales amounted to over seventy cents an hour. We know that such inexperienced agents as we could not have done this without help from above, so we give all the credit to the Lord:

This State is a good field, and we are going right on with the work. We believe the Lord wants South Carolina canvassed. Frail man may try to hinder the work, but what can he do against such a mighty truth as we have? There

are thirty-eight more counties in this State to be worked with “Coming King” — some just as good, some not so good, and some better than Laurens. There are forty-one counties for all other books.

If any others whose hearts are in the message have a burden for this field, I shall be glad to correspond with them.

C. F. DART.

Chester, S. C.

The Week of Prayer in Nashville, Tenn.

By J. S. Washburn

We regard the readings prepared for the week of prayer as the best that have ever been sent out for this occasion. The definite appeal of our people for the fulfilment of the promise of the Holy Spirit is certainly our prayer at this time. “Ask of the Lord rain in the time of the latter rain.”

The weather was quite unfavorable, being rainy and very chilly. Meetings were sometimes small, but always most encouraging to those present. Our first meeting was held Sabbath, December 15, in the Nashville church, at the same place Sunday and Wednesday evenings, and on the last Sabbath, December 22. Meetings were held in the publishing house at ten o’clock each day, with the exception of the two Sabbaths and Sunday; also in private houses and at other hours of the day by those who could not attend the services named.

There seemed to be a real spirit of revival in the meetings held in the publishing office. Confessions were made, and a definite stand taken by those who had become discouraged, and several started in the Christian life.

On the Sabbath we felt that much of the tender Spirit of God was manifest in our meeting. A large number came forward for prayers, and several desired baptism. There was a spirit of praise in the meeting for the blessings of God, and most earnest requests for prayer for fathers and mothers, for children, for dear ones, for those interested.

We felt greatly encouraged by this meeting, and believe that the Lord will mightily bless the work in Nashville. This is an important center. Pray for the workers here, that a standard may be raised, that the light may shine through all the South. J. S. WASHBURN.

British Guiana, South America

By O. E. Davis

GEORGETOWN.—After locating at this place, we found a great work to do in bringing harmony out of discord. Notwithstanding the earnest, faithful efforts of the servants of the Lord to restore peace and union, the condition was still unsatisfactory. But God is working here, and we hope for a revival of the experiences of the early days for this church.

I have been holding services in a suburban district, with the result that eight have signed the covenant and are now awaiting baptism and admission into the church. At this same place Elder D. C. Babcock introduced the truth several years ago in a tent-meeting with good results, but many who resisted the call at that time have now given their hearts to the Lord, and are keeping the commandments of God. Thus others have planted, we have watered, but God has given the increase. There are several deeply interested whom we hope to see take their stand soon. Unto the Lord be the praise. O. E. DAVIS.

Southern Union Conference

By I. H. Evans

Alabama Conference ........$ 5.00

Tennessee River Conference... 24.60

Florida Conference .......... 21.75

North Carolina Conference.... 12.25

Kentucky Conference ......... 3.40

Cumberland Conference ....... 12.84

Louisiana Conference ........ 47.25

Total .......................$ 127.09

Southwestern Union Conference

Arkansas Conference ..........$ 84.50

Oklahoma Conference .......... 301.29

Texas Conference ............. 19.10

Total .......................$ 404.89

Unknown

Unknown ......................$ 143.00

Foreign

Australia ....................$ 122.45

China ........................ 3.00

South Africa ................. 128.16

Jamaica ...................... 3.17

Yukon Territory .............. 10.00

England ...................... 249.65

Gold Coast, West Africa ...... 10.00

Mexico ....................... 1.50

Costa Rica ................... 1.00

Saskatchewan, Canada ......... 5.00

India ........................ 9.60

South America ................ 23.35

Total .......................$ 566.88

Grand Total ..................$9,853.02

I. H. EVANS, Treasurer.

NOTICE.—We notice that many are sending their donations on the $150,000 fund to the Review and Herald Publishing Association. It is desired that, so far as possible, all donations for this fund be sent to the State or union conference treasurer. If for any reason this can not be done, then all remittances should be sent to I. H. Evans, Treasurer, Takoma Park, Washington, D. C., and not to the Review and Herald Publishing Association.

Up to Jan. 8, 1907

Received on the $150,000 Fund

Up to Jan. 8, 1907

Atlantic Union Conference

Central New England Conf. ........$ 362.29 Chesapeake Conference .......... 15.22 Eastern Pennsylvania Conf. .. 65.78 Greater New York Conference 76.50 Maine Conference .............. 26.22 New Jersey Conference ........ 158.50 New York Conference .......... 580.00 Southern New England Conf... 323.56 Vermont Conference ........... 331.76 Virginia Conference ............ 53.00 Western Pennsylvania Conf. .. 152.65 West Virginia Conference ..... 54.11 Western New York Conference 6.00

Total ......................$2,205.59

Canadian Union Conference

Maritime Conference ..........$ 1.00 Quebec Conference ............. 3.00 Ontario Conference ............ 3.00

Total .........................$ 7.00

Central Union Conference

Colorado Conference ........$ 28.00 Iowa Conference .............. 18.50 Kansas Conference ............ 35.28 Missouri Conference .......... 19.80 Nebraska Conference ........ 816.10 Wyoming Conference ............ 3.50

Total .........................$ 921.18

District of Columbia

Washington. churches .......$ 643.85

Lake Union Conference

East Michigan Conference ..$ 194.21 Indiana Conference ........ 1,336.76 North Michigan Conference .. 5.00 Northern Illinois Conference.. 333.59 Ohio Conference ............. 286.62 Southern Illinois Conference.. 182.15 West Michigan Conference ... 435.25 Wisconsin Conference ........ 95.50

Total ......................$2,869.08

North Pacific Union Conference

Conference not specified ...$ 248.35 British Columbia Conference.. 10.00 Montana Conference .......... 56.45 Upper Columbia Conference.. 23.25 Western Washington Conf..... 73.00 Idaho Conference ............ 26.00 Western Oregon Conference .. 80.13

Total .........................$ 517.18

Northern Union Conference

Alberta Conference ..........$ 1.25 Manitoba Conference ........ 10.00 Minnesota Conference ....... 874.41 South Dakota Conference .... 18.90 North Dakota Conference .... 445.42 Utah Conference ............ 10.00

Total ......................$1,340.98

Pacific Union Conference

California-Nevada Conference..$ 42.25 Southern California Conference 45.05

Total .........................$ 97.30

Worth Trying

By J. F. BEATTY

ON a recent Sabbath in the small church at Hemingford, Neb., after a brief talk on the mission of The Signs of the Times, and its use as a missionary agent, twelve yearly individual subscriptions were secured for the paper. (Of course all were already taking the (REVIEW.)

Have others of our churches considered what a mighty factor the Signs is in this message, and how easy it is to use as a medium to reach souls? During the year it treats all phases of present truth in an attractive as well as convincing manner, and is always awake to discern the significance of events, now so rapidly occurring.

What can be done in one church can be done in yours. We need the Signs, first of all, for ourselves, to study anew the inspiring truths for this time, also for the instruction of our children. Then it will be a good investment to send in a subscription for a friend or relative.

If we really desire to see this night of woe close, and the glad day of eternity dawn quickly, why not decide to do something definite now to help? We have made a suggestion. Isn't it worth trying? J. F. BEATTY.

Religious Relics in Lima

By F. L. Perry

BROTHER F. L. PERRY writes from Lima, Peru: “There are many large cathedrals here, and one sees priests at almost every turn. The other day I found before a cathedral a large old wooden cross about eighteen feet high. There were nailed to this cross the different articles used in the trial and crucifixion of Christ—four spikes, the thorny crown, the scepter, the cock that crew, Pilate’s wash-basin, the sponge, and other articles. The people regard these things with reverence as they do images of the saints, etc.”

Receipt and Disbursement Statement of the General Conference for Year Ending Dec. 31, 1906

By I. H. Evans

	RECEIPTS	DISBURSEMENTS
Cash on hand, Jan. 1, 1906	$14,312.03
Conferences and tract societies	2,715.07	$8,798.99
Colored work	5,099.70	7,100.25
Depositors	33,011.69	18,270.78
District of Columbia Evangelical Committee	7,122.73	6,813.88
Expense		3,024.93
From conferences for support of laborers	18,456.92
General Conference building		1,401.25
General Conference Association	3,141.29	42,662.98
General Conference Corporation	853.25	3,991.45
Haskell Home	115.73	1,151.84
Orphanage fund	4,398.40	4,081.33
Loans	10,789.02	26,185.20
Missionary Acre	129.99
Publishing houses	559.39	10,567.83
Pacific Press fund	5,915.80	5,949.31
Religious Liberty Bureau	3,704.65	570.64
Specific and special accounts	23,620.80	17,015.60
Washington building fund	1,640.14	251.48
$150,000 fund	7,470.15	3,869.48
Annual offering	39,992.49
First-day offering	22,482.02
Missions	60,554.41
Midsummer offering	12,413.18
Sabbath-school donations	34,008.78
Tithe	12,736.17
To laborers		42,149.66
Mission fields		99,759.07
Cash on hand Dec. 31, 1906		21,627.85
Totals	$325,243.80	$325,243.80

I. H. EVANS, Treasurer.

A Call from Peru

By W. A. R.

SENOR EDUARDO F. FORGA, of Arequipa, Peru, who has been for several months in Europe in behalf of the religious liberty and health reform movement in South America, is in Washington for a few days in the hope of securing some helpers for the South American field.

Brother Forga recently accepted the truths of the third angel's message while in England, and is returning to his native land with a desire to see these truths which we love, carried to the people of our sister continent.

While he was in England, Brother Forga was married to Miss Marguerite Lacey.

For six years Brother Forga has been superintendent of mining interests in the Andes of South America. During this time he has been a strict vegetarian. His spare moments have been given to the preparation of various documents and pamphlets devoted to health reform, of which he has published over forty, varying in size from one-page leaflets to booklets of one hundred and sixty pages. These have aggregated over two million pages in all. He has borne the entire expense of this himself, in the hope that his fellow countrymen may be enlightened on this important subject.

Brother Forga is now looking for medical missionary helpers, both doctors and nurses, who will join him in this great work. In this department, under date of January 3, we called attention to openings in this field in an article from “Ariquipa, Chile.” This should have read, “Arequipa, Peru.” Brother Forga's work in this country has done much toward opening the way for our medical missionaries. Who is ready to step in and reap the harvest of this abundant seed sowing?

These two laborers are leaving soon to carry on their work in South America. They are in need of help, both doctors and nurses. They report abundant openings for work in different countries of this continent. Who will say, “Here am I; send me”? W. A. R.

Findings

By W. A. R.

BROTHER and Sister Moore, who went to Cuba in May, 1904, are still doing self-supporting missionary work in that island.

Ida Carr and Juneata Brickey, 518 Palmetto St., Chattanooga, Tenn., are doing self-supporting missionary work in that city.

Dr. Clarence F. Ball has for some years been engaged in private practise in Rutland, Vt. He has worked up an excellent practise there, and is doing a good work in holding up the light of present truth in his State.

We are in receipt of a letter from Brother E. W. Snyder, of the Cuban Mission, Marianao, Cuba, in which he gives the following interesting items: "It is clear to us that now is the time for a physician to come to this country, while everything is so favorable for him to get governmental recognition. In most of the countries of South America where I have been, it is very difficult to secure registration. Here it is a much easier matter, as translation into Spanish is permitted, while the examinations are much less rigid. I have in mind an opening where there is a crying need for a good physician. The place is Nuevitas, the principal port of entry of the province of Camagüey, and it is destined to be the center of the main American district of Cuba. When I was there lately, an American family appealed to me to send them a doctor, stating that through the carelessness of a half-drunk Cuban doctor, lives had actually been lost. The nearest doctor of any consequence is forty-six miles distant." W. A. R.

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