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" BEHOLD I BRING YOU GOOD TIDINGS" 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Vol. 3 �
Regina, Saskatchewan, January 14, 1914 �
No. 1 
MY NEW YEAR AIM 
Not yet attained! But still my feet are pressing 
Toward those heights which lie outstretched before; 
That which the past has held of heavenly blessing 
Will not suffice; I hunger still for more. 
And now as dawns for me one more new year, 
So grant, 0 Lord, 'twill bring me yet more near. 
More near to Thee! Yea, Lord, and ever nearer, 
Forgetting all the things now left behind; 
My aim is higher ground, with vision clearer, 
To see Thee close, though steep, the path may wind. 
Forgive, 0 Lord, the blindness of the past; 
Be still my Guide, I pray, and hold me fast! 
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"One thing I do!" My time can not be squandered 
In grieving o'er mistakes of years now gone; 
Though in side paths my feet have oftimes wandered, 
Yet reach I forward still—Lord, help me on! 
And grant this year, in mercy given me, 
May lead to untrod heights, close, close to Thee. 
PEARL WAGGONER. 
THE BRITISH COLUMBIA CONFERENCE 
The twelfth annual session of the British Colum-
bia Conference convened at Pitt Meadows, accord-
ing to appointment, December 25-29, 1913, in the 
beautiful house of worship, knomin as the Manson 
church. 
Nineteen churches, including three new churches 
admitted into the conference at this meeting, were 
represented by practically a complete delegation, the 
representation being one delegate for eaph church 
for the organization, and one additional delegate for 
each ten of its membership. 
A few items from the president's address will be 
of interest in this connection : 
At the last conference held in Kamloops, in 1912, 
there were sixteen churches reported, with a total 
membership of 364. �
Now there are nineteen 
churches and a total membership of 426, and twenty' 
or more persons are awaiting baptism in Vancouver, 
thus showing a gain in actual membership of over 
eighty. �
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There are eighteen Sabbath-schools with a total 
membership of 427, and besides there are a number 
of family schools in the home department. The Sab- 
bath-school offerings for missions for the year 1912 
amounted to $1,597, and in 1913 the amount was 
$2,013. 
There are five Missionary Volunteer societies in 
the conference, having a total membership of eighty. 
Thirty of these are taking the reading course for the 
young people. The president remarked that the 
problem connected with the young people's work is 
difficult to solve. Something must be done to dir-
ect the young people to the objebt of organization. 
There should be a larger number planning for the 
ministry and the Bible work. 
The Manson Academy has been having a financial 
struggle for the past few years, but is now put onto 
a better basis, and we are confident that the condi-
tion will be materially improved another year. 
Their enrolment is now thirty-three. The policy 
proposed by the Board and Faculty is a sensible and 
workable policy, which cannot well fail, if carried 
into effect, to bring better days in the school work 
in British Columbia. 
Prof. H. E. Giddings has been chosen as princi-
pal of the school again next year. Our prayer is 
that the Lord will greatly bless the brethren there 
in their efforts to better conditions in the school 
work. 
There are five church schools and three family 
schools in the conference, with a total enrolment of 
121. These are all doing good work and accom-
plishing a great deal of good. 
The evangelical efforts in the conference have met 
with a good degree of success during the past year. 
Through the labors of Elder J. L. Wilson and 
others, a substantial church has been raised up in 
Penticton, and a house of worship has been built. 
The Vancouver effort under the labors of Elders 
Luther Warren and A. 0. Burrill and their, co- 
workers, has borne fruit in the conversion of souls. 
They are in the midst of the work there, but already 
a number have been added to the church, and about 
twenty others are awaiting baptism. 
The subscription book sales in British Columbia 
in 1912 amounted to $6,754.94, and in 1913 $2,979,-
16, thus showing a large loss. In other sales, such 
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as forty-per-cent. books, trade books, magazines, 
tracts, etc., their sales do .not show as large a per-
centage of loss. All the sales of the Tract Society 
in the year 1912 amounted-to $9,291.95, and in 1913 
$7,389.79. 
The mission funds in the conference will reach the 
quota for 1913, for which we thank the Lord. First, 
because the funds are greatly needed in the fields 
across the seas, and secondly, because it indicates 
the attitude of the people- of the British Columbia 
Conference toward the work of missions. 
The tithe received in the conference during the 
year 1912 was $10,226.51, and in 1913, $9,889.23. 
This shortage for 1913 is due to the short crop of 
potatoes and the low prices received in the market. 
This condition has caused much disappointment and 
loss to our farmers in the province. The -urethren 
have tried to make the best of the situation, and are 
to be congratulated that they have done so well 
under the adverse circumstances. Our brethren 
mean to be true to the Lord in the payment of their 
tithe, and although they are much pressed for means 
from the experience of the past- suinmel yet it is 
hoped that another year will be more productive and 
their difficulties will be met. • Whatever happen,, 
brethren, do not withhold the Lord's tithe. 
Elder J. G. Walker was unanimously re-elected as 
President of the conference again, and Brother C.. 
0. Smith was re-elected as Secretary-Treasurer of 
the conference and tract society. A few changes 
were made in the membership of the executive com-
mittee, and• among the department secretaries. 
Elder J. L. Wilson, who has labored in British' 
Columbia ever since the beginning of the work 
there, having lately received a call to the Alberta 
Conference, was convicted that he should answer 
the call, and the delegates voted to release him for 
the work in Alberta. The prayers of the Lord's 
people in the British Columbia Conference will fol-
low Brother Wilson and his family to their new field 
of labor. 
During the last meeting of the conference, Brother 
Jacob Rottacker was ordained to the gospel minis-
try. The presence of the Lord was manifested in a 
large measure, and it was evident that his seal was 
set to the step taken. May the Lord bless Brother 
and Sister Rottacker and help them to Fulfill the 
mission to Which the Lord has called them by this 
new experience. 
The entire conference waslremarkable for the 
quiet and gentle spirit which seemed to have pos- 
session of every heart. �
During the entire time 
there was no unpleasantness manifested, and it was 
restful to labor under such conditions. 
This conference was one long to he remembered 
by those present, and as the time for the adjourn- 
ment drew near the people were reluctant to sep-
arate. It seemed a foretaste of the glorious time 
when the children of the Lord shall come from the 
East and from the West, from the North and from 
the South, and sit down together in the kingdom 
of God: 
"Shall one be missing, when we meet there, 
Beyond our wishing, beyond our care? 
No farewell sadness can ever come, 
But only gladness in that sweet home. 
"Be this our token in parting hour, 
Of faith unbroken, in Keeping Power, 
That none be missing Immortal Love 
When warm hands pressing shall clasp above. 
"Shall one be missing, when warm hands pressing, 
And songs of blessing our joy declare? 
Sweet home eternal, beyond earth's care; 
Shall one be missing when we meet there?" 
H. S. SHAW. 
Saskatchewan Conference 
Office Address, Box 244, Regina, Saskatchewan. 
 
President, A. C. Gilbert; Secretary-Treasurer, E. R. Allen; Re-
Tgious Liberty Secretary, 0. 0. Farnsworth; Tract Society 
Secretary, E. R. Allen; Field and Missionary Secretary, R. 
P. Mooney; Missionary Volutiteer Secretary, G. F. Ross; 
Sabbath-school Secretary, Mrs. A. C. Gilbert; Educational 
Secretary, A. C. Gilbert. 
WINNING SOULS IN 1914 
While visiting one of our churches a few weeks 
ago, I was impressed with the determination of the 
members to do some definite missionary work for 
the Lord during the New Year. Each one in this 
company is going to try to bring one person into 
the truth. What a worthy object they have before 
them for the year upon which we have just entered. 
Now, I am wondering why ALL our faithful 
brethren and sisters in Saskatchewan should not 
have this for their aim in missionary work in 
1914. It can be done, and done easily too. 
Souls to be saved are about us on every side. We 
have the message that will save. God has the 
power which makes this message a "live wire," and 
which will vitalize the heart who is dead in sin. 
But there is something lacking. God has wisely 
ordained that man shall co-operate with ,him in the 
plan of salvation. 
What and where is the lack ? The soul to be 
saved is waiting ; the ,saving message is waiting ; 
the power which electrifies the message is waiting; 
Jesus is waiting to superintend the. work. Why 
this waiting? Why this lack ? The plan that is 
laid for the salvation, of that soul is waiting for 
you and me. That soul needs the human touch. 
It is this human touch, our personality, that makes 
the contact between the dynamo of heaven and the 
heart that is dead in trespasses and sin. If we will 
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go and work for the saving of that friend or neigh-
bor who knows not the way to life, the /Saviour 
will send the current of His Spirit's power through 
the message we bear, and through us to the soul 
whom we are touching by our words of warning and 
admonition, and presenting to the throne of grace 
in humble prayer. 
So we see, dear brethren and sisters, that every-
thing is ready for us to bring at least one person 
to the Lord this coming year., Our success de-
pends upon our consecration to the will of our 
Master so that he can trust us with his mighty 
power. 
The week of prayer just passed has brought many 
blessings to the believers in Saskatchewan, and 
therefore ought not every one to give his best effort 
this year for the saving of the lost? Shall we not 
 
arouse more fully to the 'tremendous responsibility 
that rests upon us because of our knowledge of the 
truth ? God has told us that the work of salvaticed 
will never be finished unless every church member 
engages with the ministry in helping to proclaim 
the "good tidings of great joy." 
The motto for the home missionary workers is, 
"Every Sabbath-keeper to bring at least one soul 
.to Christ during 1914." Let us enter heartily into 
the work outlined for home missionaries. May 
the Lord help us in Saskatchewan to practice the 
motto, and reach the aim. �A. C. GILBERT. 
WESTERN CANADIAN UNION CONFERENCE 
•We are hoping that it will be convenient for 
many of our brethren and sisters in Saskatchewan to 
avail themselves of the opportunity to attend the bi- 
ennial session of this Union Conference. �
Those 
who are planning for this meeting are expecting a 
large outpouring of the blessing of God, and so 
we are anxious that many of our people in this 
province will be able to go and share the refreshing • 
from on high. 
Details in connection with this meeting are fully 
presented elsewhere in this paper. �
Please study 
them carefully, and then pray for the Lord, to pro; 
 
vide a way for you to be there. A. C. GILBERT. 
ROSS-MOONEY 
On the afternoon of December 30, 1913, the home 
• of Sister E. J. Mooney, at McLean, was the scene 
of a pleasant association of relatives and friends who 
gathered to honor the wedding of Sister Mooney's 
daughter, Emma, and Brother Andrew Ross. 
After the nuptial service, which was conducted by 
the writer, all were informally entertained, and re-
freshments were served. Brother and Sister Ross 
will take up residence at McLean. May the Lord 
ever be the guide and counsellor of these young 
people as they unitedly thread their. way through 
the untried channels of life's uncharted stream. 
A. C. GILBERT. 
THE EDITOR AND SASKATCHEWAN STUDENTS AT ALBERTA ACADEMY 
WESTERN CANADIAN TIDINGS 
SASKATCHEWAN NOTES 
Elder Rider reports some new Sabbath-keepers at Ame-
lia, where he has been working the past few weeks. Mrs. 
Rider is now in Lacombe, Alta. 
Our tithe for 1913 was about $3,000 more than in 1912, 
reaching a total of $11,842.41. 
'All will be glad to know that our Sabbath-school dona-
tions for the year 1913 reached the sum of $2,754.68. What 
shall be our aim for this year? Can we make it $3,500? 
Elder Mackintosh has spent the last three Sabbaths at 
Edenwold. He reports a number of conversions. A num-
ber of the young people there have accepted Christ. The 
Sabbath-school donations from there the past quarter was 
$37.00. 
The Moose Hall; corner 11th avenue and Cornwall 
Street, Regina, has been engaged for Sabbath and Sunday 
night meetings. The Sabbath Meetings will be held at 2 
p.m. for a time at least. We trust that any of our people 
who may be in the city will meet with us. 
Some encouraging omens are seen in the work at Re-
gina. One family who at one time kept the Sabbath, but 
became discouraged, have renewed' their covenant with 
the Lord. Elder Mackintosh is kept very busy distributing 
literature and holding Bible readings. 
We have been receiving at the office quite a large num-
ber of orders for tracts the last few days. This indicates 
to us that our brethren and sisters are awakening to the 
fact that upon them depends the finishing of the work, 
and that one of the best means of conveying the truth to 
others is by the use of tracts. We have a good assortment 
of tracts at the office and are prepared to fill orders 
promptly. 
We are receiving good reports from the meetings held 
during the week of prayer. Sinners have given them-
selves to God, backsliders have been reclaimed, and old 
difficulties have been removed. We hope to see good re-
sults through the whole year from the reconsecration 
which has taken hold of our people. 
The February Signs Magazine is an exceptionally good 
one. The first article on the industrial unrest and what 
it means is only one of the many good things which this 
issue contains. Conditions everywhere indicate that this 
paper should have a wide circulation. Five or more 
copies to one address, five cents each. 
Word received from Prince Albert states that Brother 
H. L. English is in the hospital very ill with pleuro-pneu-
monia. He has been very low, but we understand he is 
slightly better. We trust that he will soon be able to be 
out again. Brother English has been doing good work in 
the distribution of literature. 
The new paper for church officers, "The Church Offi-
cers' Gazette," has made its appearance. This is what we 
have needed for many years, and there will no longer be 
any excuse for our church officers not knowing the duties 
that devolve upon them. We trust that every church 
officer who is not getting the paper will subscribe at once. 
'The price is fifty cents per year, or thirty-five cents when 
two or more copies are sent to one address. 
FOR SALE 
THIS YEAR'S SANITARIUM "OOKING OIL—Free 
from animal fats. Shipped in 37%-pound five-gallon cans 
at 15% cents per pound f.o.b. In barrel lots of 375 pounds 
each f.o.b. Winnipeg, or 404 pounds each f.o.b. Vancouver, 
12% cents per pound. Address Mrs. L. J. Burrill, Janes 
Road P. 0., S. Vancouver, B. C. 
Alberta Conference 
Office Address, Lacombe, Alberta. 
President, C. A. Burman; Secretary-Treasurer, U. Wissner; Ed 
ucational Secretary, J. L Beartisley; Missionary Volunteer 
Secretary, A. Pond; Field and Missionary Secretary, L. T. 
Fleaton; Sabbath-school Secretary, Miss H. G. McCulloch; 
Tract Society Secretary, U. Wissner; Religious Liberty Sec-
retary, W. A. Clemenson. 
ROSEBUD 
On Tuesday, December 16, Elder Hamann and 
the writer arrived at Beiseker to spend the remain-
ing part of the week of prayer. We found that 
the church school had been closed for the week, 
and arrangements made for two meetings a day. 
As the readings were read each day, and appropri-
ate remarks given, the truth went home to hearts 
that had become cold and indifferent by many world-
ly cares. The reading for Wednesday, and the im-
portance of all becoming workers for God, made a 
very deep impression. All present saw that they 
had been feeding without evercise, and were in a 
spiritually dyspeptic condition. Many resolved to 
begin anew to labor for the Master. 
Following the reading on Sabbath, a collection of 
$78.50 was taken. Then we proceeded to carry 
out the instruction found in John thirteen. The 
Spirit of God was very near as we partook of the 
ordinances. On Sunday a business meeting was 
called. �
The treasurer's report showed a great 
increase in tithes and offerings over the previous 
year. Altogether he had received about $3,000, of 
which about $1,800 was tithe. 
The librarian's report showed several thousand 
pages of tracts distributed, and other work 'done. 
Several expressed themselves as displeased with it 
and said that the next report would appear different. 
Sixty-seven subscriptions for the German "Signs 
of the Times" were ordered, and arrangements made 
to get them into the hands, of neighbors and 
friends. 
The following officers were elected with but one 
dissenting vote : Elder, A. A. Roth ; Deacon, Fred 
Suelzle ; Treasurer, John Dais; Clerk, Henry 
Kindopp ; Missionary Secretary, Samuel Leiske. 
An excellent spirit Was shown during the whole 
week, and with few exceptions the whole church 
was awakened to a realization of the times in which 
we live. Brighter days are in store for the mem- 
• bers of this church. 
C. A. BURMAN. 
CALGARY 
By request, the writer attended the services of 
the English and German companies here: The 
Lord came near with his Spirit, and hearts melted 
under its influence. 
Elder Burman visited us the week following, and 
brought "meat in due season." He also conducted 
WESTERN CANADIAN TIDINGS 
the ordinances. �
Sunday following, we had the 
church business meeting in the morning and election 
of officers for the coming year. Financially the 
church made a favorable showing, demonstrating 
that the Lord has set his hand to close the work 
quickly, bringing in a spirit of giving, that is very 
encouraging. 
In the evening, Elder Burman spoke from the 
text—"This geiieration shall not pass, till all be 
fulfilled." A goodly number were present. At the 
close, the new church Elder was ordained. 
Pray that this city' may yet see a goodly-number 
gathered out to meet, their Lord. 
H. A. NIERGARTH. 
ROLL OF HONOR 
The following children, members in the primary 
division of the Botha Sabbath-school, were success-
ful in reciting their memory verses for the fourth 
quarter 1913.; Russell McCarty, Adelia McCarty, 
Zella McCarty, Wilma McCarty and Dorothy 
Ernston. 
We are therefore glad to give them a place on the 
Roll of ]Tonor, and trust that this will be an en-
couragement to other children who have not yet 
formed the habit of committing to memory their 
weekly verses. 
H. G. McCuLLocH. 
INNIFRED 
The writer was requested to visit the above church • 
the latter part of the Week of Prayer. The first 
meeting, Friday night, was well attended, and also 
every meeting held. Six meetings were held, and 
the Spirit of God was present. Although the mem-
bers had poor crops, they are of good courage, look-
ing for the coming of Jesus. 
Soon, very soon, we will have fought the last 
battle—soon we will all go home. Then we will 
no longer have to contend with crop failures. We 
will forget all about adversities. Jesus will be our 
"All in All." His wonderful love will be the theme. 
Pray for the Winnifred church. 
It. A. NIERGARTH. 
ACADEMY NOTES 
Dr. Mary Heileson of Harmattan is a visitor in Rose-
dale. 
Mr. Robert VanBuskirk has improved the appearance 
of his house in Rosedale by a recent coat of paint. 
Mrs. J. I. Beardsley returned home last Monday evening 
after spending a few days at High River and Nanton. 
Prof. Carruthers, principal of the Lacombe High School, 
and Mr. W. Morrison, accompanied by their families, were 
visitors at the Academy last Sunday. ' 
In a letter recently received from Mary Goerlitz, she 
asks to be remembered to her friends here and regrets 
that her health does not permit of her returning to school 
this year. 
Sister H. D. Middleton, who recently underwent an op-
eration in the Lacombe Hospital, has returned to her home 
in Rosedale. We are pleased to report that she is making 
rapid recovery. 
Mr. H. L. Briggs of Salem, Ore., was a guest of Prof. 
Beardsley on December 22. Mr. Briggs has supplied the 
school with dried fruits for several years, and a large order 
has again been placed with him this winter. 
The patrons of the Academy are kindly requested not 
to send personal checks but rather post office, bank or 
express money orders, as we frequently have trouble in 
cashing out of town checks. 
A local hardware firm recently presented the school 
with four suitably framed pictures. These, we are cer-
tain, will add much .to the attractiveness of the public 
rooms. 
Sister Wm. Tall and children arrived some two weeks 
ago and Brother Tall immediately celebrated by enrolling 
for full school work for the remainder of the year. 
Sisters Lillian Hagman of Fairview and F. J. Hippach 
of Lacombe were visitus at the services last Sabbath. 
Sister Patterson and family of Gull Lake also attended. 
Mr. F. Duckett, one of our neighbors who lives north of 
the Academy, recently visited the school. We are always 
glad of the opportunity of welcoming visitors to all the 
school exercises as well as to inspect the buildings. 
Brother A. H. Brigham of Regina, Sask., has been with 
us for a few days auditing the Conference and Academy 
books to date. He returned to Regina on the 6th inst. 
Word has been received from Edward Scott of Mann-
ville, who was recently called from school by telegram, 
that circumstances will not permit of his returning to the 
Academy this winter. 
New Sabbath-school' officers were elected December 27 
as follows: Senior Division Superintendent, A. C. Patter-
son; assistant, L. A. Philpott; secretary, Vera Alcock; as-
sistant, Lewis Liske; organist, Eva Haynal; chorister, 
Wm. Landeen. Primary Department Superintendent, Sis-
ter Della Burroway; secretary, Clara Gibson. 
Chas. Sample writes from his old home at Gaston, Ore., 
that since his parents and Maybelle have moved to Moun-
tain View, Cal., where his father is connected with the Pa-
cific Press, he is in charge of the home farm. He asks to 
be remembered to his old schoolmates and teachers. 
Several of the students spent the holidays with friends 
and relatives among, whom were: George and Nellie Shan-
kel, Sam Shafer, John Thom, Sadie Fayne, Herbert Deutch-
mann, Edwin Oldham, Howard Hanson, W. G. McCready, 
Phyllis and George Sargeant, Ruby and Elwin Rick and 
Earl Carle. Several others were invited to Rosedale and 
Lacombe. The remaining students enjoyed. themselves at 
the Academy, keeping up their regular work. They had 
for a diversion the public entertainment on Christmas eve, 
and a prolonged play hour Christmas afternoon which was 
spent in skating. 
During the holidays the following were visitors at the 
Academy: Francis Baker of Nanton, who came to see her 
sister Edith; Sister Peter Repp of Midnapore, accompa- 
nied by her son, to visit her daughter, and Brother C. 
Pearson and Miss Schilling from Red Deer called on Fred 
Pearson, and Brother J. J. Trefz of Hanna visited his three 
children in the school. We were also glad to see Brother 
Daniel Armeneau of Gull Lake, Sask., who was a student 
last year, who spent a day or two renewing old acquaint-
ances in the Academy. 
"The Right and the Wrong Way" is the title of a pro-
gram that was carried out in the dining-room of the Acad- 
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emy on Wednesday evening, December 24. The right and 
the wrong way to shovel, sweep, dust, build fires, wash, 
iron, mop, wash dishes, prepare vegetables, care for one's 
private room and to carry on a class recitation, were all 
demonstrated by students of the Academy. The scenes 
were interspersed with vocal and instrumental music and 
a selected reading. All were highly entertaining. It is 
hoped that the lessons in order, cleanliness and economy 
of time, taught that evening, may never be erased from 
the minds of those present. At the close of the program, 
Eider P. P. Adams was presented with a beautiful silver 
baton by the chorus class. The same evening Mrs. A. J. 
Beardsley, matron, and Miss H. A. Beardsley, preceptress, 
were presented with a suitably framed picture and a foun-
tain pen by the girls of East Hall. After observing the 
exhibits of the domestic science, normal and sewing 
classes, all retired to their homes feeling that they had 
spent a pleasant and profitable evening. 
The latest students to enrol are Sister C. J. Rider and 
Etta Long of Sunset, Sask.; Max Popow, 'John Surkan and 
John Slusarenko of Coropation,.p.nd E. W. Baker of Cal-
gary. This brings our enrolmen't up to 166, which is the 
highest in the history of the school` Of this number 125 
are from Albdrta, 28 from Saskatchewan, nine from Mani-
toba, two from British Columbia, and one each from Que-
bec, Wisconsin and California. 
An instructive program was given in the Sabbath-school 
Decembet 27, in connection with the thirteenth Sabbath 
offering. We were fortunate in having with us Sister Della 
Burroway, a missionary on furlough from India. After 
nine years of service among the people of Bengal, Miss 
Burroway is well qualified to relate practical experiences. 
All were impressed with the magnitude of the work to be 
done among the Bengali people, who number about 65,-
090,000, all speaking the same language. The language 
can be mastered in a year, at the end of which period the 
missionaries pass their examination. The mode of trav-
elling there is not always the best, but the servant of 
Christ in a foreign field is contented, if need be, to ride in 
an ox cart. Miss Burroway in her work among the chil-
dren, tells of laboring in five different Sabbath-schools 
each Sabbath. This is a clear instance of India's growing 
need of consecrated laborers. The collection last Sabbath 
was to aid missionaries 'during their study of the language. 
Manitoba Conference 
Office Address, 290 Bannerman Ave., Winnipeg, Manitoba. 
President. E. M. Chapman; Secretary-Treasurer, B. L. Grundset, 
S. S. Secretary, Lizzie Nickel; Tract Society Secretary, B. 
L. Grundset; Educational and Missionary Volunteer Secretary, 
Mrs. E. M. Chapman, 
THE WEEK OF PRAYER 
One more week of prayer is in the past. I trust 
we have all received a refreshing from the Lord 
to encourage us on our way. The keynote of our 
readings seemed to be the nearness of Christ's com-
ing and our preparation for that event: 
 
One thing that impressed me much was the ex-
hortation to labor for the unconverted of our •Iwn 
household. Whether young or old, they should 
be in the fold. �
Who is better qualified to labor 
for them than those who know them best and nat-
urally should be most interested in them. 
Doubtless we have all realized our shortcomings 
in one way or another, and resolved by the help 
of God to overcome. Let us be careful to hold fast 
that which we have gained lest our blessing leak 
away through some neglect to watch and pray and 
daily study the Word. 
I spent the first part of the week with the Win- 
nipeg church. �
Service's were held each evening 
with fair attendance. The Lord came near to bless. 
Quite a few. are actively engaged in missionary 
effort in one way or another for their neighbors 
• and friends, and the Lord is blessing their efforts. 
Children's meetings were held by Mrs. Chapman, 
and the good Spirit continued after I left, and others 
took charge of the meetings. The last one was re-
ported as a real praise service. 
We are cheered at the office as the tithes and 
offerings come in from the brethren through 'the 
province. Although this year is a little harder in 
some ways than last, we believe the different funds 
will lid somewhat larger, showing that we are not 
going backward. The present outlook is encour-
aging. Our Conference is now self-supporting, for 
which we praise the Lord. 
E. M. CHAPMAN. 
RADCL I FFE-BLABEY 
A very pretty wedding was solemnized at the 
home of Mrs. A. M. Blabey, near Lothair, Mani-
toba, 'Wednesday, December 31, by Elder V. W. 
Robb, when Miss Ethel Florence Blabey and Mr. -
John Radcliffe, formerly of London, England, were 
united in matrimony. They were attended by Mr. 
Roy Nesbitt and Miss Ruby Leffler. 
After the ceremony and usual congratulations, 
the guests sat down to the sumptuous dinner that 
had been prepared. The high esteem in which 
the young couple are held by their many friends 
was shown by the be,autiful gifts received. Their 
acquaintances will be glad to learn that they con-
template making Manitoba their home for some 
time, and will unite in wishing them much happi-
ness as they travel life's pathway together. 
MANITOBA NOTES 
Elder Chapman recently met with the workers at Bran-
don, counselling with them about the work in that city. 
The Annual Offering of the Winnipeg English church 
was over $21. 
We have received a supply of the 'Morning Watch Cal-
endar, and we trust that each member in the conference 
will secure a copy of this excellent little booklet. 
Brother George Soper, of Brandon, secured $11 from 
the distribution of the Harvest Ingathering number of the 
Review and Herald in that city. 
Sister Julia Lidgren, who has for some time lived at 
Emerson, has now moved to Lancaster, Minnesota. While 
at Emerson, Sister Lidgren did all she could in scattering 
tracts, selling books and periodicals. 
..WESTERN CANADIAN TIDINGS �
7 
Desiring to have a part in actual missionary work,•Sis-
ter Pangman recently- made a visit among her friends, 
and sold six copies of Ministry of Healing, and several 
copies of the little book "Those Bible Readings." 
While at Bradwardine during the Week of Prayer, El-
der Chapman organized a Young People's Society with 
fourteen members. We now have three societies in the 
conference. 
Sisters Carmichael and McAlpine have had very good 
success with the home workers' books, and in a few weeks 
time before CiFtistmas, have taken about sixty-five orders 
for these books. The people are anxious to get them, and 
some have remarked that they have been looking through 
the bookstores for just such books. 
The Harvest Ingathering returns are coming to the 
office in each mail, and it is cheering to see how the Lord 
has blessed in this work. Already we have a large gain 
over our ingathering last year. One sister in sending her 
offering says: "I have almost finished with the Harvest 
Ingathering work. Had a good experience, and never en-
joyed it better thin I- did this year. The Lord helped me 
wonderfully." May this good work continue till our nth:ha 
is reached. 
British Columbia Conference 
office Address, 1708 Maple Street, Vancouver, B. C. 
President, J. G. Walker; Secretary-Treasurer, C. 0. Smith, 
Religious Liberty Secretary, F. H. Conway; Tract Society 
Secretary, C. 0. Smith; S. S. Secretary, Bertha Loraad; 
Missionary Volunteer Secretary, Lydia Stickle; Field and 
Missionary Secretary, E. R. Potter; Assistant Field and Mis-
sionary Secretary, E. S. Horseman; Educational Secretary 
C. 0. Smith; Medical Missionary Secretary, F. H. Conway. 
*THE CONFERENCE SABBATH-SCHOOL 
Our opening hymn was announced by the organ's 
prelude, and the congregation rose and sing (with-
out using the hymn book) "0, Worship the Lord 
in the Beauty of Holiness," then all bowed in 
prayer led by Elder Giddings. �
• 
Not having the minutes of the last conference 
Sabbath-school, items were given from the records 
of a number of Sabbath-schools throughout the 
conference. Then the primary division passed out, 
singing as they marched "'Tis Love That Makes 
Us Happy." 
The lesson for the day was conducted in a most , 
interesting way. It was a review of the first five 
chapters of Romans, and these chapters were as-
signed respectively to Brethren C. E. Wood, of 
Penticton ; E. S. Horsman? of Vancouver ; George 
Freeman, of Victoria; Henry Berg, of Grandview ; 
and W. C. White, of Cumberland. At the close of 
each chapter all Bibles were closed, and a verse 
from that chapter was recited in unison. 
The children then returned from •their room and 
answered very readily to a review of the lessons on 
the "Plagues of Egypt." Then they repeated in 
concert, the memory verses for the quarter. The 
Ten Commandments were also repeated. An exhi-
bition of some of the idols worshipped in the world 
today was then given, and we were shown by the 
*From Secretary's Report. 
children a great many things that we -sometimes•for-
get are really idols, for often they come between us 
and God. 
Elder Shaw spoke of the wonderful way in which 
God prepared Bibles and sent them all- over the 
world, And then prepared the means of swift trans-
portation, and said "Go, and give the message and 
finish it in one generation." He read a beautiful 
little story of the year 1800, of a little girl's longing 
for a Bible, and her great efforts to get one, and 
how this led finally to the establishment of the first 
Bible Society. And now the Bible is in the farth-
est heathen lands where it is treasured, and we 
should prize God's holy Word. 
While the offering was being taken, Brother 
Manfull spoke of the advancement in the Sabbath-
school work and the wonderful increase in dona-
tions; also of the training which the Sabbath-
school gives the young people. 
The record was taken showing a membership in 
the senior and junior divisions of 70, with 19 in the 
primary division, making a total of 89. Donations 
for the senior and junior divisions amounted to 
$14.40, and, for the primary division, 78 cents, mak-
ing a total of $15.18. 
No hymn books were used during the service, and 
special emphasis was placed on the importance of 
learning the hymns so that the books would not 
always be necessary in our singing. 
The minutes for the day were read and accepted, 
and all repeated the Lord's Prayer in closing. 
E. R. POTTER, Supt. 
BERTHA LOFSTAD, Secretary. 
WORKERS' INSTITUTE AT PITT MEADOWS 
Time is short. Our people may secure a quick 
preparation for the work by attending an institute 
to be held at Pitt Meadows, January 23 to February 
3. While this institute will be conducted especially 
for those who wish to canvass, all our people should 
get the valuable instructions. Elders Warren, 
Walker and Giddings, Brethren Manfull, Potter and 
others, will be present to help make the instructions 
interesting and beneficial. �
For full particulars 
write to the undersigned, at 1708 Maple Street, 
Vancouver, B.C. �
E. S. HORSMAi. 
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NOTICE 
Reports and communications in regard to Sab-
bath-school work should now be sent to Miss Bertha 
Lofstad, 1708 Maple Street, Vancouver, B.C. At 
our recent Conference she was appointed Sabbath-
school .Secretary. Superintendents and secretaries 
please note the change, without delay. All reports 
and correspondence about the Young People's work 
should be sent to Miss Lydia Stickle, Firvale, B.C., 
as she still remains in charge of that work. 
J. G. WALKER. 
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WESTERN CANADIAN TIDINGS 
Western Q,anattiatt itting5 
issued bi-weekly by the Western Canadian Union Confer-
ence of Seventh-Day Adventists, at Regina, Saskatche-
wan, Canada. 
Price Fifty Cents a Year 
All matters intended for publication should be address-
ed to Western Canadian Tidings, Box 244, Regina, Saskat-
shewan. 
Entered as second-class matter at the Post Office of 
Regina, Saskatchewan, September 17, 1912. 
y. H. BRIGHAM �- �
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Editor 
Western Canadian Union Conference Directory 
Office Address, Box 244, Regina, Saskatchewan 
President, H. S. Shaw; Secretary-Treasurer, A. H. Brig-
ham; Educational Secretary, J. I. Beardsley; Religious 
Liberty Secretary. C. A. Burman; Medical Secretary, 
F. L. Hommel; Field and Missionary Secretary, W. L. 
Manfull. 
THE STEADY SUBSCRIBER 
Flow dear to our heart is the steady subscriber 
Who pays in advance at the birth of each year,- 
Who lays down the money, and does it quite gladly, 
And casts 'round the office a halo of cheer. 
He never says, "Stop it; I cannot afford it, 
I'm getting more papers than now I can rea,d;" 
But always says, "Send it; our people all like it; 
In fact, .we all think it a help and a need." 
How welcome his check when it reaches our sanctum! 
How it makes our pulse throb! How it makes our 
hearts dame? 
We outwardly thank him; we inwardly bless him- 
The steady subscriber who pays in advance. 
-Inland Printer. 
The Tidings extends to its readers the new year's 
greeting&, with the wish that happiness and pros 
perity may attend each of you. "May the new 
year have in store for you good things in good 
measure-a richer, fuller, better year than any that 
have gone before." Let us bring into our lives the 
practice of those pure and holy principles which will 
help and bless those with whom we come in co.1 tact, 
and the joy and sunshine that we may be able to 
shed upon other lives will react upon, our own. 
By the time this paper reaches its readers h is 
than three weeks will remain before the opening date 
of the coming Union Conference session at Lacombe, 
Alberta. It is therefore time to complete definite 
arrangements for attending. 
At this season of the year it will be no small task 
to provide entertainment for the large number Rho 
will attend. The Alberta Conference has kindly 
offered to provide lodging and meals for all who, are 
present,
, �
which will be possible through the courtesy 
of the Lacombe church and the Alberta Academy 
management, who will do everything possibl3 !_or 
our comfort and convenience. Rooms will be free, 
but it will be necessary to bring the needed bedding. 
Meals will be served at the academy, and tickets will 
be sold at twenty-five cents each or five for one 
dollar. 
There is one thing which must receive attention 
at once. All who desire accommodation during the 
conference must write immediately to F. L. loin-
mell, Lacombe, Alberta. An entertainment com-
mittee has been appointed who will do their utmost 
to provide for those who arrive late, but they cannot 
promise anything to those who do not apply before 
the first of February. Kindly remember this and 
write at once. The church has been thoroughly can-
vassed, and every vacancy ascertained, and these 
will be filled as the letters arrive. 
The officials of the three connecting railways have 
extended to us the regular convention rates on the 
certificate plan, with which all our people are well 
acquainted. Without doubt more than one hun-
dred will be in attendance, and return tickets will 
be free. When purchasing your ticket DO NOT 
fail to secure a STANDARD CONVENTION CER-
TIFICATE from each road over which you travel. 
Without these, it will be impossible to secure for you 
the benefit of the reduced rates. Tickets may Ire 
sequred any time after February 4, and will be good 
for return trip until February 25. 
If these instructions are remembered and carried, 
out it will save disappointment and confusion when 
you arrive at the conference, and will materially aid 
in making the meeting a successful one. 
WESTERN CANADIAN UNION CONFERENCE 
The third biennial session of the Western Canadian 
Union Conference has been appointed to meet at Lacombe, 
Alberta, February 11-22, 1914, to elect officers for the next 
union conference term, and to transact such other business 
as may properly be considered by the delegates at that 
time. 
In connection with this meeting, there will be held a 
ministerial institute and a colporteurs' convention. In-
struction will be given in Sabbath-school, home mission-
ary and young people's work, also for the help of church 
officers. 
This will doubtless be the most important meeting ever 
called by this people in this field since the organization of 
our work here.- It is hoped that our people will attend as 
tar as reasonable at this time of year. 
H. S. SHAW, President. 
A. H. BRIGHAM, Secretary. 
REPORT OF SALES 
Canadian Branch Office, December, 1913 
Sub'n. 
40% 
Trade Educ. Tracts 
Bibles 
Man. 
$ 47.35 $ �
7.35 $ 17.90 $ �
.70 $ 2.26 $ 
Sack. 
47.30 
39.45 
25.90 
20.65 
7.74 
Alberta 
62.45 
79.55 
97.70 
10.95 
12.25 
5.00 
B.C. 
106.50 
95.05 
14.75 
20.49 
11.25 
6.50 
$263.60 $221.40 $156.25 $52.79 $33.90 $11.50 
Total Sales for December �
 
$ �
739.44 
Total Sales for Twelve Months, 1913 �
 
35,863.69 
Total Sales for Twelve Months, 1912 �
 
29.836.78 
Gain in 1913 over 1912 �
 
$ 6,026.91