R. B. Craig, A. G. Drott E. C. Alexander COLUMBIA UNION VISITOR Vol. 30 � Mount Vernon Ohio, December 17, 1925 � No. 50 OHIO N. S. Ashton, President �A. E. King, Sec'ty-Treas. P. O. Box 517, Mt. Vernon, Ohio Phone, 1175 A REMARKABLE RECORD You will agree that our heading sounds like a feeble statement when you consider that the three brethren whose photographs appear herewith have actually de- livered ten thousand dollars worth of our message-filled books during the year that is just closing. What a splendid record for the old year to carry with it down to the shores of eternity! But that is not all. The full story cannot be told now. It is only at its be- ginning, but when it will have turned its last page, as the year 1925 is about to do, then on the full fresh page of eternity we'll read the complete story of what the labors of these three men during the year 1925 have really accomplished. How cheering and sat- isfying must be the reflec- tions of these three brethren, faithful soldiers of the cross. As I sit here looking at the little picture of these breth- ren that lies on my desk, I think I can read in the very expression of their faces, joy and satisfaction. Where are other brethren who will join these and set for their goal for 1926 a record such as these brethren have made? May heaven's richest blessings be upon these and all our faithful colporteurs throughout the field. N. S. Ashton. a * * NEVER VANQUISHED ALWAYS TRIUMPHANT Like the mighty men of David's army, these threee modern champions of the cross are always victorious in the work to which they have been divinely called, and for which their lives have been laid on the altar of service as a living sacrifice. It is unfortunate that the commendable activities of these three eminent gospel evangelists should be circum- scribed to one or two articles in the Union paper, when, if all of the truth were told of the untiring labors of these disciples of Jesus, it would require a book of considerable volume. Brethren Alexander, Craig and Drott have, to date, delivered $9,455.75, and be- fore the year closes, these men will have exceeded the $10,000 mark in precious message-laden books deliv- ered. Each of these men has had a definite goal to reach by the end of the year, and each one attained this in a period of about eleven months, as the following figures reveal. Brother Alexander had a goal of 1,800 hours and $3,000 worth of books de- livered. Thus far he has worked 1,846 hours and de- livered books amounting to $3,379.20. Brother Craig had the same goal in hours and sales, and his record shows 2,000 hours worked and $3,054.75 delivered. Brother Drott worked to- ward the same goal and a- chieved in hours 1,828 and books delivered $3,021.80. An analysis of these facts' and figures reveals that God has helped these men a- chieve the thing they be- lieved they could accom- plish by faith and earnest labor. Not speaking of the many earnest prayers and model demonstrations of their books rendered that souls might be rescued from sin, approximately 1,381,- 600 pages of truth have been placed in the homes of those who were seeking for the way of life. . � Yes, brethren, it can be done and you by the Lords help can do it too. � E. M. Fishell. a,, "Prayer is not overcoming God's reluctance; it is laying hold of His highest willingness." 2 � COLUMBIA UNION VISITOR COLPORTEUR INSTITUTE 1018 Locust Street, Walnut Hills, Cincinnati January 1-10, 1926 Intensive training on Christian Salesmanship. Special music and preaching service each evening. Room and board free to each licensed worker. Those who make suitable arrangements with the conference before attend- ing this annual gathering, will obtain free courtesies in the way of room and board while in attendance. General, Union, and local secretaries will have the institute in charge so that the greatest possible attention miay be rendered to those who desire to increase their efficiency in Christian gospel salesmanship. The writer would appreciate communicating with any who may be interested. � E. M. Fishell. * 0 * FAMILY ALTAR DAY The first Sabbath in the new year, January 2, will be Family Altar Day. The regular church service for that day will be devoted to a study of home religion, and especially family worship. Leaders will find the program for this meeting in the January Church Officers' Gazette. The influence of family worship upon the home life, church and community, and in the training of our children as missionaries for Jesus, merits an earnest preparation for this first. Sabbath service of 1926. COLUMBIA UNION F. H. Robbins, President � E. J. Stipeck, Sec'ty-Treas. 507 Flower Ave., Takoma Park, D.C. HERE'S YOUR CHANCE! Are you a parent? And did you have the 1923 and 1924 Lessons which were written especially for parents? So many have said, "I do want them, but it seems I can not find the money to pay for them." We are happy to find a way to help such ones. Here at the General Conference building, we are crowded and must make room for the 1926 Parents' Lessons. Therefore 1923 and 1924 Lessons must be gotten off the shelves. So send fifty cents for either year, or $1 for both, and they are yours. How the parents do like them! We receive many letters of appreciation. Here is a thought from one: "The Lessons mean a great deal to me. They are a wonderful help. I wish each of our churches could have a Young Mothers' Society." A mother who subscribed late in the year writes: "Those splendid Lessons have all arrived, some Friday and some today. As I was looking over those that came Friday, I began to wish I had some earlier numbers which might have dealt with the baby's diet for the second year, when, just this evening, I could not help glancing through the earlier Lessons which arrived today; and there, to my delight, in the January number, is that splendid article on the care of the baby during the second year Just the very thing I Wanted! Thank God, and thank you dear people! I have been praying daily ever since our darling boy came, for wisdom to enable me to care for and train him, and now God is answering my prayers by putting these valuable Lessons into my hands." Take advantage of this opportunity, Now. It will soon be too late, for the Lessons are going rapidly. Further, it is time now to subscribe for your 1926 Lessons. The price is $1.50 for the year. The January number is already off the press. Address; Mrs. Flora H. Williams, Ass't Secretary, Home Commision of the General Conference, Takoma, Park, Washington, D. C. TO CHURCH ELDERS—INCOMING, OUTGOING, ABIDING A recomendation passed at the recent Autum Council in Des Moines, Iowa, of special interest to you, reads as follows: "Whereas, There is a growing demand on the part of local church elders and other church leaders for a special reading course which will help them in the spirit- ual leadership of churches and companies; and "Whereas, It has been demonstrated that such help can be provided these workers by a carefully selected set of books to cover a year of reading; we, therefore— "Recommend, That the Ministerial Association make a permanent feature of its work the selection of such books year by year as will provide the help needed, and promote this course vigorously under the name of 'The Auxiliary Ministerial Redding Course.' " In harmony with this recommendation, we present to you the selection of books for 1926. Whether your term of office continues, begins, or expires with the opening of the new year, these books should be in your possession, and their study and use made second only to the Bible and the Testimonies of the Spirit of Prophecy. "How to Live the Victorious Life," by "An Un- known Christian." "The Real Holy Spirit," by Cortland Myers. (Com- panion volume to "Real Prayer" of the 1925 course.) "The Pastoral Epistles of Paul," by C. R. Erdman, —an Exposition of Paul's letters to Timothy and Titus. "I Cried, He Answered,"—A Testimony to Answer- ed Prayer, classified under eight headings, as follows: Prayer for Recovery of the Sick, For Financial Aid, De- liverance in Time of Danger, Guidance, Conversion of Individuals, Revivals, Various Objects, Missions and Missionaries. This little book will serve to good purpose as inspiration for the prayer and missionary meetings dur- ing the year. Combination price on the entire set of four books, $2.50 postpaid. Order through the book and Bible House, and apply for registration blank and further information of value to church elders, to Ministerial Association, General Conference, Takoma Park, Washington, D. C. COLUMBIA UNION VISITOR Official Organ of the Columbia Ilnion Conference of Seventh-day Adventists ' � Issued fifty times a year by the Mount Vernon College Press, Mt. Vernon, Ohio, U.S.A. Price fifty cents per year in advance. EDITOR � ROBERT B. WHEELER Entered as second-class matter March 25, 1908, at the post-office at Mt. Vernon, Ohio, under the Act of Congress of March 3, 1879. Address all subscriptions and make all money orders payable to your book and Bible house. All copy must reach our office by Wednesday morning of the week preceding the date of publication. Whenever possible it should be typewritten and double-spaced. 8 O O Conversions Bible Readings Missionary Treatments Given COLUMBIA UNION VISITOR � 3 SUMMARY OF THE MISSIONARY VOLUNTEER WORK IN THE COLUMBIA UNION CONFERENCE For Quarter Ending June 30, 1925 .8 ;-, o 0 .., 1 a- � t+-, a3 0 � .1 a a a 0 Ches. 14 East Pa. 31 New Jersey 25 Ohio 39 Potomac 38 West Pa. West Va. 159 to 0 322 80 9 245 27 641 357 398 126 10 203 96 598 27 294 119 9 272 45 561 39 944 425 91 1364 283 2602 155 1138 583 33 1916 414 3894 231 144 77 38 7 62 18 51 18 5 100 27 29 12 3291 1428 157 4138 899 8387 839 9 a z S 0 11.10 143 39 4 2451 44 121 100.75 95 164 13 5446 244 1631 24.30 285 37 3936 86 412 88.18 475 348 159 7994 552 5535 133.84 926 558 99 14713 1028 2551 6.00 18 5 3 377 52 72 12.90 110 61 144 52 137 377.07 2052 1212 278 35061 2058 10459 20 68 40 18.48 173 97 41 42.25 70 34 12.23 298 374 279 459.62 1103 2240 201 132.31 � 4 10 � 38.29 � 34 27 � 4.97 1632 2886 595 %08.15 o , pj 0 C.0 to O a O 21.54 192.25 71.37 432.83 14.15 319.86 50.21 5336.94 91.90 634.87 5.30 124.68 1.74 17.97 256.21 7059.34 Scrip. Cards Giv'n Letters Written 9 3 Membership AN APPEAL Many of our reaklers will remember the visit of Elder D. D. Fitch to many of our churches and camp meetings year before last. In a recent issue of the Field Gleanings from the South Caribbean, of which Elder Fitch is editor, we find an appeal for used copies of our papers and maga- zines, tracts, charts and picture rolls. We are sorry that space will not permit us to publish the article, but we do wish to pass on to our readers the following, taken from a letter from the editor: " 'Mother Hubbard went to the cupboard � She found it was bare.' So did mother when a call came last week for a supply of literature for two young men who are starting an evangelistic effort. About all she had was some left-over Sabbath School Quarterlies, and old Har- vest Ingathering papers. "Our budget limiting us in finances, one of these young men is supported from private funds to the amount of ten dollars a month. Of course this barely pays for his food. Still there are others who would be glad to enter the work_at that price, could funds be obtained. It could not be expected of the workers that they purchase their own literature, and our constituency is not able to do so. For one or two dollars a week, mature women can be placed where they will do efficient Bible work. If I can get a supply of literature for their use, I am planning to support four in this work. Believing there are those, who, if they knew of such opportunities, would be glad to pro- mote the work by keeping such persons supplied with literature, I am making this appeal. "Mother, now past her eightieth year, is still active and delights in doing the work incident to sending out such literature to these appreciative lovers of the truth. Send the literature to her, addressed as follows: Mrs. D. A. Fitch, Box 66, Port-of-Spain, Trinidad, B. W. I." 0 * Start the new year right by subscribing for The Watchman our Full Message Magazine. Each issue will be full of inspiration and blessing to you. Clubs of four or more, only $1.05 each to separate addresses, through your Bible house. Do it today. There should be a WatchmanMagazine represen- tative in every church. Sell single copies. Pleasant work. Earnings large. Your profit $15 per hundred. Many workers sell a hundred or more in a day. Arrange with your Bible house secretary for magazines and territory. Washington Missionary College H. A. Morrison, President �R. G. Bowen, Treasurer Takoma Park, D.C. HARVEST INGATHERING AT CAMP MEADE Five young ladies, Florence Laurell, Katherine Youngblood, Clare Astwood, Margaret Ellwanger, and the writer, went to Camp Meade in the Harvest Ingather- ing campaign. Our experience there was the most inter- esting we have ever had. Upon reaching the grounds, we learned that it was necessary to secure permission to canvass the camp, from Captain Lewis, the commanding officer. We found this officer very friendly and willing to do all he could to help us. As it was not thought proper to have us visit the bar- racks unattended, he sent a young officer, Mr. Lundberg, with us as a guide, with the order that we were to have the privilege of soliciting the camp. He first took us to the various schools which were in session. Each teacher (an officer), when our guide told him the captain's orders, introduced us to the class and told them I would explain the work we were doing. I did this in the form of a general canvass, and then we passed the mission cans for their donations. In the same manner we were taken to the different companies. Th captains of these companies proved very friendly, liberal and cooperative. The captain sent out an order for all the men to assemble in the recreation room. They were commanded to stand at attention while we ex- plained our work as we had done in the schools. This was done in company after company until we had covered the whole camp. The last canvass was given about noon to the soldiers in the mess room. The officer in charge called them to attention, we explained our work and then passed the cans from table to table. We found the boys very friendly and generous. We felt very grateful for the courteous, and helpful manner in which Mr. Lundberg conducted us about the camp. With- out him we could have accomplished nothing, for the buildings all looked alike to us, and the rain was coming down in torrents. Such success was ours, however, that we forgot the rain. It rather proved a blessing for it served to keep the men near the camp. Although only about half of the camp is occupied during the winter, we collected $63 in three hours time, and feel that the Lord surely crowned our work with success. � Ruth E. Heller. 4 � COLUMBIA UNION VISITOR NEW JERSEY A. J. Clark, President � C. H. Kelly, Secretarg-Treasurer 1600 Brunswick Ave., Trenton, N.J. Phone, Trenton 4197 HARVEST INGATHERING REPORT To November 21, 1925 Church � Members Rec'd Short Over Annandale � 16 $ 141.48 $ 18.52 $ Asbury Park Colored � 13 � 68.62 � 61.38 Bridgeton � 75 179.64 570.36 Burlington � 36 370.80 Burlington Colored � 11 � 67.02 � 42.98 Burlington Polish � 8 � 50.00 � 30.00 Camden � 108 650.00 430.00 Camden Colored � 23 � 160.76 � 69.24 Cape May C. H. � 33 � 232.14 � 97.86 Dover � 14 246.76 �106.76 Elizabeth � 32 98.48 221.52 Englewood � 10 50.00 50.00 Franklin � 27 152.54 117.46 Jericho � 44 405.21 34.79 Jersey City No. 1 � 71 � 688.61 � 21.39 Jersey City No. 2 � 46 � 398.25 � 61.75 Montclaire Swedish Jersey City Colored Jersey City Swedish Jersey City German � 45 � 129.20 320.80 31 430.97 �120.97 53 670.98 �140.98 17 254.48 �84.48 26 123.04 136.96 Mt. Holly � 141 1754.09 �344.09 Newark Newark Colored � 72 � 188.30 531.70 11 204.60 �94.60 Newark German 82 424.55 395.45 Newark Slovak 23 257.50 �27.50 Passaic Paterson � 135 876.19 473.81 37 556.60 �186.60 Paterson German Paulsboro � 10 33.30 66.70 17 40.00 130.00 Perth Amboy Danish 26 290.00 �30.00 Perth Amboy Slovak 20 110.00 90.00 Plainfield Pleasantville �32 142.31 177.69 28 � 48.06 231.94 , Ramah 37 149.61 220.39 Swedesboro 157 1237.84 332.16 Trenton 52 574.74 �54.74 Vineland 11 96.62 13.38 Milliamsitown 24 20.17. 219.73 Woodbury 25 40.50 209.50 Conference Church R. B. Clapp, H. Miss. Sec. * NOT HOW LITTLE, BUT HOW MUCH The Newark, New Jersey, English church is setting a splendid example in demonstration of this principle: "Not how little but how much." I quote from a letter just received from Brother C. L. Moore, the church mis- sionary secretary: "Received your letter and read it to the church. $157.09 reported today, making $1754.09. To God be all the glory that He can so work with the children of men. And we are running against three separate community chest drives-$450,000 in the Oranges, $1,000,000 in Newark, and $56,000 in Bloomfield. "Our church goal was set by the conference at $1,340, we set it at $1,650, and you placed it at $1,800. We are within $46 of that, and are trying to raise $2,000. Pray for us. Some of us are going till Christmas, God willing. One Sabbath school class has $650, (six mem- bers and two visitors-five ladies and one man.) They sent in $49.90 this week. Our brethren and sisters of New Jersey will be glad to know that when the missionary secretary of each church gets in his report to the office for Harvest Ingathering re- ceipts up to November 28, we shall have gone beyond the $13,000 mark. I think it will be very close to $14,000. Brethren and sisters of New Jersey, we are now on the home stretch. Let us make every mo- ment count. $10 per member is our goal. We certainly must make our $16,110. What cheer it will bring to our General Conference men who are carrying the heavy bur- den of responsibility! What joy will be felt among the angels of God! Our dear Saviour will look down fondly upon us and pronounce His "Well Done." R. B. Clapp, H. M. Secretary. a * * The total offerings this quarter were $5,594.97. This is a gain over the corresponding quarter of $314.73. Last year we stood at $.277 per week per member for the third quarter; this year $.284 for the third quarter. We are so near the thirty-cent-a-week goal now that I hope this present quarter we will reach it. The follow- ing nineteen schools reached, or went over the thirty-cent- a-week goal: Asbury Park English, 47 cents; Burlington English, 33 cents; Burlington Polish, 83 cents; Burling- ton Colored, 35 cents; Drakestown, 49 cents; Englewood, 39 cents; Jericho, 30 cents; Jersey City German, 33 cents; Jersey City Swedish, 37 cents; New Brunswick, 40 cents; Newark Colored, 31 cents; Newark German, 30 cents; Oxford, 49 cents; Passaic, 34 cents; Paterson German, 31 cents; Plainfield, 64 cents; Rockaway, 33 cents; Trenton No. 2, 99 cents; Williamstown, 58 cents; The Burlington Polish Sabbath school has kept the "High Point" for four successive quarters ;-54 cents, 76 cents, 77 cents, 83 cents. Williamstown stands next,- 35 cents, 53 cents, 62 cents, 58 cents. The following schools made Dollar Day on the thirteenth Sabbath: Asbury Park English, Burlington English, Burlington Colored, Englewood, Jersey City Swedish, Newark English, Oxford, Passaic, Paterson Ger- man, Williamstown, Burlington Polish, and Drakestown made $$ Day; Plainfield, $$$ Day; and Trenton No. 2, $$$$$ D ay- The following schools reached the membership goal: Asbury Park English, Burlington Polish, Burlington English, Burlington Colored, Drakestown, Elizabeth, Englewood, Jersey City No. 2, New Brunswick, Jersey City German, Oxford, Passaic, Perth Amboy Slovak, Rockaway, renton No. 2, Williamstown, and Alloway Junction. Banners are to be given to the following schools for having their reports in on time and perfect for four suc- cessive quarters: Burlington English, Bridgeton, Drakestown, Englewood, Jersey City Swedish, Jersey City Colored, Jersey City No. 2, Newark English, Oxford, Trenton No. 1, and Williamstown. There were four to receive the ribbon book mark: All the Sabbath schools in New Jersey are working to make this last quarter the best, as it closes the record for the year 1925, and when Jesus comes, we hope to see many souls saved, both at home and in far away lands, as a result of our work. Mrs. A. J. Clark. S. S. Secretary. * * * Rights and Privileges. Here is an intimate story of school life, appearing in the January Watchman, by Miss Rochelle Philmon of Union College. It is told in an in- formative and interesting way. Start the new year right by subscribing for this Message Magazine. By the year, only $1.75; clubs of four or more, $1.05 each through your Bible house. REPORT OF SABBATH SCHOOLS 10.80 � FOR THIRD QUARTER COLUMBIA UNION VISITOR Be sure and look over the to every member last week. If to the office of the book and suggestive gifts to your friends books. holiday book circular sent you did not get one, write Bible house for a list of and relatives. Give good WEST PENNSYLVANIA W. M. Robbins, President � W. B. Mohr, Sec'ty-Treas. 506-508 First National. Bank Bldg., Greensburg, Pa. HARVEST INGATHERING REPORT November 28, 1925 Church Goal Rec'd Per Cap. Over Pittsburgh German $ 980.00 $1666.01 $686.01 $17.00 Bradford 180.00 236.00 56.00 13.11 Clearfield 80.00 90.00 10.00 11.25 Mt. Jewett Swedish 300.00 329.50 29.50 10.98 Warren Swedish 130.00 135.01 5.01 10.38 Sharon 130.00 131.87 1.87 10.14 Short Erie 980.00 857.20 122.80 8.74 DuBois 250.00 196.75 53.25 7.87 Indiana 400.00 286.77 113.23 7.16 Corry 410.00 277.32 132.68 6.76 Mt. Braddock 260.00 163.98 96.02 6.30 Shinglehouse 360.00 212.22 147.78 5.89 Pittsburgh English 1610.00 869.22 740.78 5.39 Meadville 120.00 60.30 59.70 5.02 Coudersport 350.00 175.40 174.60 5.01 North Warren 410.00 188.42 221.58 4.39 New Castle 260.00 106.19 153.81 4.08 Johnstown 500.00 170.69 329.31 3.41 Washington 200.00 62.30 137.70 3.11 Port Allegany 220.00 67.57 152.43 3.07 Corydon 120.00 25.00 95.00 2.08 Altoona 560.00 114.52 445.48 2.04 Albion 70.00 11.42 58.58 1.68 Greensburg 140.00 19.00 121.00 1.33 Conference Church 1050.00 119.01 930.99 1.13 Pittsburgh Colored 1040.00 42.90 997.10 .40 Bridgeville 70.00 no report Huntingdon 130.00 " � " 6614.57 0 0 0 COLPORTEUR EXPERIENCE The field secretary and I were out last week in a coal town. We met a very interested lady, but somehow she would not buy a book. I had sold this woman's brother a book the day before. Of course, she had many excuses. The field secretary canvassed her and she felt she ought to have the book for the children, but we could not get her over the line. We both tried our best and just as we were leaving I felt impressed to ask her if we could pray. After we arose from our knees, she said, "You may bring me one of the books in the cloth binding, I will pay fifty cents deposit." God does not leave us alone. 0 0 NEWS NOTES Elder Weber has just closed his Sunday-evening meetings in the hall on the South Side of Pittsburgh. He reports a very good interest which will keep him and Sister Lang busy during the winter months, binding off the work. We have just learned of the arrival of a baby girl at the home of Brother and Sister R. R. Roberts, of Pittsburgh. We hope she will grow up to be a little worker who will help prepare souls for the soon coming of the Saviour. Brother Roberts assists' Elder Phipps in Pittsburgh with the work among the colored people. Elder Robbins conducted a baptismal service last week at the Johnstown church. WEST VIRGINIA H. J. Detwiler, President � C. M. Paden, Sec'ty-Treas. 1455 Seventh St., Parkersburg, W. Va. Phone, 394 R NEWS NOTES Brother W. A. McElphatrick reports that he has gone over his $250 goal in the Harvest Ingathering. How many in their seventy-fifth year have done as well? The Parkersburg church recently held two field days, which resulted in about $100 being gathered for missions. Sister Newberger, of Wheeling, has not been idle during the Ingathering campaign. She has already sent $55 to the office, and is still working. If you are planning on a gift to some fri- this year, select one from the holiday circular sent out lw the Review and Herald. You can give nothing better than a good book. We have filled quite a number of orders the past week for Home Missionary calendars. They are going rapidly. Remember also the Morning Watch calendar. Thirty cents mailed to the West Virginia Book Society will bring you a copy of each. Sunday evening, November 29, more than one thous- and people were present to hear the lecture on Egypt, given by Elder Baierle in the city auditorium in Hunt- ington. The little company at Faiii � iont, West Virginia, under the leadership of Mrs Fannie Hood, has been doing excellent service in the Harvest Ingathering work. The members of this company are scattered, and it is quite difficult for them to have their regular meetings each Sabbath, but their leader, feeling the burden of the work, makes it a point to meet with each family at least once a month and sometimes twice. A few days ago, Mrs. Hood, together with another, went to the little mining towns near Fairmont and in a very short time gathered seventy dollars and fifty-three cents.. � At this particular time, it is quite hard to get into this territory, as the Union miners are on a strike, and as the mines are employing non-union men, there seems to be trouble on all sides. Permission must be gained before our workers can enter the towns, and then it is not always safe to work. But the Lord was with our workers, and not only money was secured, but many interested people were found who ex- pressed their desire to know more about their Saviour. We feel we should thank God for His protecting care and for the faithful services of Sister Hood. Since the Fairmont company have reached their goal, Sister Hood is working hard assisting others to reach their quota and has turned in several large offerings gathered from the mining towns about Fairmont. 6 � COLUMBIA UNION VISITOR POTOMAC T. B. Westbrook, President � E. L. Workman, Sec'tg-Treas. 411 Cedar St., Takoma Park, D.C. EAST PENNSYLVANIA • C. V. Leach, President �W. H. Jones, Sec'tg-Treas. Phone, Tiogai 4897 NEWS NOTES NEWS NOTES Elder Manry, who just returned from a trip in the conference, reports that every church except one or two now stands far ahead of its last year's record, in Harvest Ingathering. In fact, by December 1, the conference had two thousand dollars more than was collected last year. God has surely blessed. A few months ago Elder W. L. Adkins moved into the Valley of Virginia to look after the Stanley and Riley- vine churches. In meetings recently held in these churches a number were taken into Christian fellowship. When the Harvest Ingathering campaign came on, it was found that very little territory remained for these churches. Elder Adkins decided to have an auction for missions. Different ones donated whatever they could for this purpose. These articles were auctioned and the money received given to missions. Recently a gentleman and wife drove fifteen miles to one of our churches and presented themselves for mem- bership. This brother and sister had been earnest seek- ers for truth, but for some reason became prejudiced a- gainst Seventh-day Adventists a few years ago, and at one time would not tolerate a Seventh-day Adventist book in the house. A copy of "Great Controversy" was given awlay, and anyone who tried to speak of the truth, met with a frown. However, becoming interested in the second coming of Christ, and accidently getting some of our small books, Present Truth and "Daniel andRev- • elation," this brother and sister came to the conclusion that we have the message for this time. Accordingly, after some instruction had been given, this brother and sister and a sixteen-year-old son were taken into our church the following Sabbath. Mount Vernon Academy R. L. Gant, Principal and Business Mgr. Mt. Vernon, Ohio Elders Leach and Venen spent a few 'days with the Williamsport church during the opening of the Week of Prayer. Elder F. H. Robbins visited the West Philadelphia church the first Sabbath in the Week of Prayer, and in the afternoon visited the church in Chester where a joint meeting of the Media and Chester churches was held. Do not forget our holiday books. If you did not receive a circular giving special holiday prices, write for one. Have you ordered your Morning Watch and wall calendar for 1926? The supply is limited, so order at once. Have you subscribed for the Review and Herald for the coming year? Order at once, so your subscription will start with the new year. Next year's Review will contain the full report of the General Conference session. If you are thinking of buying a Bible at this time of the year, send for our Bible catalog. Obituaries WHEELER—Mrs. Amanda Wheeler, nee Johnson, was born in Tompkins County, New York, October 4, 1836; and died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Fred Philips, of Portage, Ohio, November 15, 1925. In 1854 she was married to John Wilson who died in 1862. -In 1872 she was united in marriage to Anson Wheeler, who died in 1903. She was converted in childhood and united with the Disciple church. In 1892 she united with the Seventh-day Adventist church. She is survived by two sons, Wilson and Edgar, and one daughter, Mrs. Inez Phillips. C. C. Webster. WEEK OF PRAYER The Week of Prayer, just closing as the VISITOR goes to press, has proven a great spiritual blessing to many of the students and members of the Mt. Vernon church. Elder J. S. James, Field Secretary of the Sabbath School Department of the General Conference, spent the entire week with us. His helpful instruction at the chapel and worship periods was greatly appreciated. Much time was spent in prayer bands, -in secret prayer, and in private counsel with Elder James and the teachers; and many victories were gained. May the Lord seal to our good the blessing and help this Week of Prayer has brought; that He who hath be- gun a good work in us may finish it; and make us instru- ments in His hands for the finishing of God's work in the earth. • * "God's appeal to you to work for some individual includes a corresponding appeal of the Holy Spirit to that individual." COVERT—Cora Elizabeth, daughter of Anna Elizabeth, and the late Robert Tubbs Covert, of Hunlock Creek, Pennsylvania, was born in Hunlock Creek, January 9, 1879; and died at her home at Hunlock Creek, November 21, 1925. Sister Cora, with her parents, accepted the truth and was baptized about twenty- five years ago. She was one of the charter members of the Wilkes Barre Seventh-day Adventist church, and was a member at The time of her death. She is survived by her mother and a half- brother. � A. A. Cone. HOLTOM—Bertha Maud Holtom was born in Bellville, Ohio, November 26, 1884; and died November 11, 1925, at her home in Academia. She was the 'laughter of Elder H. H. and Addie Burkholder. December 31, 1908, she was united in marriage to Harley D. Holtom, and to this union were horn two daughters. Grace Lucile and one who died in infancy. At the age of ten she was baptized and became a member of the Bellville church which membership was later transferred to the Mt. Vernon church. Here she willingly carried responsibility in Sabbath- school work until ill health prevented. Because of her cheerful and hopeful disposition, many did not know of the serious con- dition of her health. She was a patient sufferer, ready to go, Yet hopeful of further opportunity for service. She is survived by her husband, one daughter, mother, a brother and sister. Funeral service Was conducted by Elder N. S. Ashton assisted by the writer. � J. W. Hirlinger. COLUMBIA UNION VISITOR � 7 Place � Book Hrs. Orders Del'd COLPORTEUR REPORTS Name � G. Buttermore, Beaver Co. OD M. Bateman, Allegheny Co. WC Hrs. Orders Del'd Lloyd Lener, Fayette Co. BF E. S. Miles, Erie Co. � BR Maude Clothier, Cambria Co. BF Mrs. Meyers, Cambria Co. COL 29 72.50 59.20 29 31.10 32.75 24 85.85 15 12.05 11 � 47.00 � 2.50 3 9.00 27.00 Name � Place � Book Ohio, Week Ending December 4, 1925 E. M. Fishell, Field Missionary Secretary Totals 9 colporteurs �214 $405.75 $474.75 14.00 33.40 134.50 92.50 12.00 E. C. Alexander, Ripley � PP Wm. Asper, Warren � PP Mrs. A. J. Bachand, Toledo HM A. J. Bachand, Toledo � HM Mrs. Bothwell, LaGrange � ES Mrs. B. Brewer, Cincinnati OD John Booth, Portsmouth � OD R. B. Craig, Cincinnati � PP S. E. Curry, Cleveland � BR A. G. Drott, Warren Co. � PP V. Gibbons, Cleveland � BR H. W. Gigax, Toledo � OD Mrs. Glossner, Youngstown Mrs. Hayes, Columbus Mrs. Heasley, Ashtabula L. V. Harris, Cleveland � PP Mrs. Hoffman, Cleveland � CK C.Karns, Athens Co. � OD L. Karns, Athens Co. Mrs. C. Kelley, Akron � ES Elizabeth Lee, Akron � ES C. McCampbell, Cuyahoga Co. PP Mrs. McKenzie, Cleveland � BR Mrs. Newgard, Columbus � BF Mrs. Onasch, Poland � 1-1W E. S. Opdyke, Newark � BR D. Stephens, Warren � PP Mrs. M. Seimer, Cincinnati H. C. Wilcox, Youngstown DA 42 166.25 � 42 � 11.55 � 16 � 3.75 � 28 � 27.00 � 5 � 8.25 � 16 � 3.50 45 42.80 45 132.25 56 116.00 � 47 � 64.50 40 135.00 � 18 � 21.00 � 7 � 23.00 33 86.50 � 9 � 26.25 27 42.75 3 � 17 � 31.50 � 14 � 19.00 � 18 � 20.00 8 5 � 16 � 15.35 � 48 � 48.00 � 8 � 21.00 � 11 � 7.25 � 30 � 18.50 � 16 � 25.00 � 37 � 37.75 J. E. Lippart, Williamsport COL F. Meyers, Philadelphia � Mag. Benj. Bell, Ardmore � GC W. H. Smith, Lebanon � BR Albert J. Mill, Birdsboro � OD Fannie. Martin, Warwick � GC Mrs. L. Ellett, Philadelphia GC H. G. Lewis, Shavertown � GC Wm. P. Hess, Reading � CS Miss E. L. Miller, Hamburg WC Mrs. Carrie Dolan, Paterson Mag. M. P. Gray, Newark � OD T. F. Kershner, Roselle Park C. H. Lingo, Trenton John F. Stringer, Vineland E. White, Camden Totals 6 colporteurs 30 � 81.25 � 18.75 � 70.00 � 40.00 65 � 75.50 � 58.10 28 57.75 22.75 16 � 26.50 � 14.50 11 55.30 258.75 21 � 41.75 64.25 35 � 40.00 � 7.25 36 � 34.65 � 38.45 10 � 20.00 24 � 59.95 � 22.50 � 15.50 � 15.50 19 � 50.80 � 13.25 � 13.00 � 13.00 27 � 71.50 � 35.00 80 $230.75 $99.25 53.50 46.70 .75 East Pennsylvania, Week Ending December 4, 1925 0. C. Weller5 Field Missionary Secretary 14.80 5.50 12.50 12.00 154.60 58.05 24.00 16.25 3.50 25.50 155.00 Totals 10 colporteurs �242 $482.70 $522.80 New Jersey, Week Ending December 4, 1925 J. W. Wilhelm, Field Missionary Secretary Totals 29 colporteurs 707 $1153.70 $869.05 Grand Totals 75 colps., orders $3,444.30, del. $2,473.20 Chesapeake, Two Weeks Ending December 4, 1925 W. H. Groves, Field Missionary Secretary J. B. Perkins, Baltimore � BR A. Petrucci, Townsend, Del. PP J. Laurent, Wilmington, Del. OD G. Holland, Lincoln City � PP W. Holland, Lincoln City PP J. E. Jones, Balnew, Md. � PP Jennie Keeler, Hagerstown PP Nellie Baker, Baltimore � OD Mrs. W. H. Groves, Oella, Md. PP Ada Thomas, Baltimore � BF A Golporteur, Oella, Md. � PP 133 176.50 14 27 � 60.50 20 20 64 125.75 72 159.50 45 � 48.70 27 � 68.00 20 � 39.25 32 73.50 91.15 12.50 87.50 99.00 4.50 1.00 9.00 6.50 4.75 1.50 Totals 11 colporteurs 474 $751.70 $317.40 Potomac, Week Ending December 4, 1925 J. W. Siler, Field Missionary Secretary L. W. Belote, Mathews Co. PP Mr.&Mrs. Brownell, Roanoke BR W. Munday, St. Charles � BF H. 0. Gumbs, Suffolk � PP Gladys Clayton, S. Boston WC W. Munday, St. Charles � BF Chas. Edwards, Norfolk A. H. Antisdale, Washington WC N. R. Pond, Newport News WC J. R. Arturo, Washington � OD 25 102.50 � 30 � 93.25 � 36 � 86.25 � 45 � 57.25 � 30 � 25.00 32 20.25 � 5 � 14.00 � 18 � 10.25 � 6 � 5.95 � 5 � 5.00 4.75 5.25 102.50 25.00 31.25 10.25 5.95 5.00 Totals 10 colporteurs 232 $419.70 $189.95 West Pennsylvania, Week Ending December 4, 1925 L. W. Kurz, Field Missionary Secretary H. E. Linss, Bedford Co. PP 37 H. E. VanDyke, Westmorel'd PP 34 W. Christoph, Jefferson Co. PP 32 59.25 32.75 � 21.25 56.25 332.05 Shenandoah Valley Academy J. Z. belle!, Principal and Manager New Market, Va. NEWS NOTES Elder and Mrs. Beddoe and Mr. and Mrs. Lowry, of Takoma Park, spent a recent Sabbath at the Academy. On Saturday night, November 21, Edward Brigham, basso profundo and reader, entertained us. The Zimmerman sisters were delighted to have their father visit them last week. Miss Dottie Franklin, our preceptress, has had her tonsils removed at the Washington Sanitarium. The stud- ent body misses her greatly. Professor and Mrs. Hottel spent the Thanksgiving recess in Pennsylvania and Washington. The death of his grandmother called Mr. William DeFries to his home in Pleasantville, New Jersey, for several days. Some of the students who spent Thanksgiving day away from the Academy are: Dorothy Hampton, Kathryn Lewis, Margaret Dean, James Baker, Leroy Burgan, Curtis Quackenbush, Russel Quackenbush, Lester Harris, and George Watkins. SEND THE "SIGNS OF THE TIMES" AS A HOLIDAY GIFT Many of our people are re- membering relatives and friends during the holidays with gift subscriptions to the Signs of the Times. It is truly a most valu- able gift,—a gift which extends throughout the year. A Greeting Card To each person to whom the Signs is ordered. as a gift, the publishers will take. pleasure in sending a neat greeting card, writing in the name of the donor. Haven't you relatives or friends you would like to remember in this way? You may order at the $1.50-a-year price. If you re- quest us to send the card, write your name clearly. Send your order to your Book and Bible House; or, if its address is un- known to you, send to the Signs of the Times, Mountain View, California. Our Little Friend The GIFT that GLADDENS the Whole Year Round $1.00 for the year Greeting Card Free Ask to have the beautiful holiday greet- ing card, with your name written in, sent to each one to whom you order "Our Little Friend" as a gift. Send your order to your Book and Bible House, or to OUR LITTLE FRIEND, Mountain 'View, California. 8 � COLUMBIA UNION VISITOR. Mr. Harold Seward, a former student, visited his brother Thomas. We are always very much pleased to have Elder Westbrook, our conference president, visit us. He and Brother Manry spent Wednesday night, November 25, at the Academy. Mr. and Mrs. Klopfenstein entertained a number of the students at their home last Thursday evening. The girls enjoyed the evening spent at the home of Elder and Mrs. R. D. Hottel during the vacation. 0 * 0 CONFERENCE WORKERS AND OFFICES NOTICE The last issue of the VISITOR for 1925 will be dated December 17, 1925. The first issue for 1926 will be dated January 1, 1926. Conference workers, offices and our readers will please take notice. There will be no VISITOR for December 24. � Editor. We_would especially request that as far as possible, all copy for ,the Visitor be typewritten. Hand-written copy delays the work. ADVERTISFMF.NTS We do not solicit general advertisements, and must reserve the right to reject any or all. But to accommodate our friends in reading notices considered proper to admit to the columns of this paper, especially about the sale of homes, employment, or for in- stitutional requirements, finally approved advertisements will be published at the rate of one cent for each word or initial, with a minimum charge of 25 cents, rate the same for additional in- sertions. To receive any consideration, cash and reference from conference presidents or workers must accompany each request for advertising space in the VISITOR. Address Editor Columbia Union Visitor, Mt. Vernon, Ohio. For Sale—Six-room bungalow, all modern improve- ments, two-car garage. One square to street car, two squares to Review and Herald and General Conference offices. Will sacrifice for equity in cash or equivalent. Address 6703 Sandy Spring Road, Takoma Park, D. C. 2t Wanted—Clean copies of Signs of the Times and Watchman to use among the English in Palermo and on the great "Round the World" cruisers that stop here. Send to Signor R. E. Crawford, via Lombardia, Num. 3, Palermo, Sicily, Italia. For Sale-35-acre dairy and truck farm within one mile of the Academy. Silo and dairy barn, running water at house and barn. Land lies well, 7 acres alfalfa, 1/4 acre asparagus,; berries, grapes and other fruit. Good 8-room house with bath; garage, poultry licitiS-6, dairy house. Buildings all in good condition. For quick sale will sacrifice and give terms. Might con- sider renting to responsible parties. 0. C. Punches, R. F. D. 5, Mt. Vernon, Ohio.