EASTERN CANADIAN MESSENGER VOLUME 30 � OSHAWA, ONTARIO, JULY 22, 1930 � NUMBER 29 A Double Challenge The alarming condition which has already obtained in the economic and financial world, and which is rapidly growing more serious, may well constitute a mighty, double chal- lenge to the people of this message,— a chal- lenge to higher, holier living personally ; and, with and beyond this, a challenge to a dem- onstration before the world of the care of the Lord for those who trust in him. To fully outline all the causes which have produced the wide-spread unemployment with which the nations are grappling, would be a task. Very briefly, the invention of la- bor-saving machines, each of which in many instances doe's away with the work of scores or hundreds of men ; the consequently-pos- sible mass production ; the cost of high liv- ing ; the flow from the country to the city,— all these have combined to produce difficult conditions over most all the earth, the even- tual results of which may be rioting and bloodshed, and the escape from which may be most difficult, if not impossible. Even though a gigantic movement toward the country could be instigated,— and this seems impossible — which no doubt would tend to relieve matters, it would be imprac- ticable, after all, to go back to the old order of things, which might, more than anything else, relieve the present situation. Thus, it appears, we are forced to a continuation of essentially present conditions and present standards. And this, with over-production and unemployment, produces an impossible situation. It is at least suggestive of a vi- cious circle,—no employment ; no money with which to purchase luxuries, at least, and possibly necessities; no market for goods al- ready produced ; no need for more goods to be manufactured ; no work to offer the labor- ing man ; etc., etc. Those burdened with the responsibility of providing relief may be able to so change conditions that there shall be periods of more favorable outlook. But it appears that to permanently improve the situation in the whole world, it will be necessary to bring in a totally different order of things. And, with angry nations and angry men, it seems the coming of Christ only can bring in the new order which will permanently and satisfac- torily solve the question. Several years ago. a prominent statisti- cian offered the advice that the business man " roll up his sleeves, take a deep breath, and head for glory." It now looks much as if the world were fast getting ready for just such a plunge. Un-employment stalks throughout the world, and even our own people are feeling the pinch of the situation. Men are beginning to wander here and there, and if not already hungry, they soon will be. And when hungry hordes break loose, let men beware. Conditions are serious and the times are ominous. We need to live as never before, to pass by many trivial things which have seemed important in the past, and dwell upon weightier things of far-reaching and eter- nal importance. Beyond living in the world, but not of the world, true, one-hundred,per- cent Christians, we should have such a. re- lationship with God that he can demonstrate a people, kept by him, blessed by him, and preserved from the untoward conditions which are on every hand. The Lord's people should not find them- selves without the necessities of life, even in the midst of depression and the most per- plexing conditions. Rather than this, they should not only have sufficient for them- selves, but should have means necessary for supporting the work, which will go on in spite of economic conditions, and will tri- umph most magnificently. 2 � EASTERN CANADIAN MESSENGER Let all seek a new acquaintance and rela- tionship with God, live by faith, for material things are slipping, and exemplify their Cre- ator to the world. W. E. P. Regrets When life's race has been run and time gives place to eternity, you and I will have no regrets for having given too much of our means to help others or for having scattered too many pages of literature to tell others about the good news of salvation. But if we have not done what we could to give others the old, old story, we shall wish that the hands of time might be turned back, that we might have another opportunity. But the hands of time never turn backward. You and I travel this way but once; so any good we wish to do must be done today. As we have worked on the August Watch- man, we have wished that every Adventist might use some of this magazine in mission- ary work. It is printed in a rich and beauti- ful brown tone of ink, and is well illustrated throughout. The message it contains in its various articles have a wide appeal. Every one is interested in mysteries. Brother Hirst writes on the " Mystery of Life." One of our Canadian boys, Theo. G. Weis, has contributed a poem entitled " Canada " and an interesting article on " Believing the Im- possible." In the July number, Brother Perrin, who has spent many years in India, wrote an ar- ticle on conditions in that land which is at- tracting the attention of every loyal British subject now. In the August number, Brother Perrin is continuing this interesting subject. Dr. Kress writes about " Headaches," and in the home section there is a story, " Mamie Gibson's Religion." Bro. L. R. Ogden re- views the definite promises of the Lord's soon return. The cover page shows a young lady seated on a rock by the side of a body of water, and the sunshine is softly filtering down through the leafy branches overhead. The cover alone will sell the magazine. Price for single copy, 25 cents, ten or more, ten cents each. Order of your Book and Bible House. C. L. PADDOCK. The Value of Water Dr. Rallston quoted from Greek anthology, " The bath is the cause of many blessings : Eases painful itching, sharpens eyesight, helps hearing, strengthens memory, clears the mind, makes the tongue more active, and purile's and lightens the whole body." " Testimonies," Vol. I, p. 619. " God re- quires all who believe the truth to make spe- cial persevering efforts to place themselves in the best possible condition of bodily health, for a solemn and important work is before us." Frequently patients come to us who have neglected the use of water to such an extent that they are really ill. Water cleanses the body both inside and out, and we have little or no excuse for neg- lecting the use of it. Taken internally, it dilutes the poisons, stimulates the flow of the kidneys, and is helpful in many other ways. It is not best to take anything to drink with the meals, for often, if this is done, the habit of washing the food down is formed. And inasmuch as we have a valu- able digestive fluid supplied by glands in the mouth, the food must be thoroughly mixed with the saliva or much of it will be undigest- ed. This is particularly true of the starches. Then, too, it delays digestion in the stomach. If it is cold, it must be warmed to the tem- perature of the stomach before digestion will continue ; and, in like manner, if it is hot, it must be cooled to the temperature of the stomach. From five to eight glasses should be taken each day, and it is well to form a habit of doing this systematically. It is best taken an hour or two before and after meals. Many of the foods we eat contain a great amount of water, and frequently we may find ourselves satisfied without having had a glass of water in a whole day. If you have any doubt as to the purity of your drinking water, boil a small bottle twenty minutes and fill it with water from your supply, place cork, which has also been boiled, in tightly, tie up carefully, and send to the nearest state laboratory to be ex- amined. This will not cost you anything and it is a safeguard against many dangers. Water is also very valuable applied out- EASTERN CANADIAN MESSENGER � 3 wardly. There is a soothing effect to the tired nerves in a bath about the temperature of the body. Insomnia is often overcome by the neutral bath taken in a quiet room. After the bath the drying should be gentle, not a vigorous rub down, but just a soft patting to take up the moisture. The daily bath is necessary to keep up the tone of the skin. The skin is an excretory organ throwing off considerable poison through the pores. These pores must be kept open and active or the skin can not do its work. There is nothing that freshens or invigorates the whole body more than a good cold plunge, a spray, or a pour. This should be followed by a vigorous rub down with a coarse towel. People who have not been in the habit of taking the cold bath should start with a sponge each morning, and gradually accus- tom themselves to the cold.—Ethel M. Scott, in Atlantic Union Gleaner. Present Truth "Please find 25 cents in stamps inclosed for Present Truth. I enjoy the paper so much. Some one has been sending it to me for a long time. I am reading it as it comes and passing it on to others. I receive a great deal of light and a better understand- ing of the Scripture's through reading and studying it, and am just about persuaded that Saturday is the Sabbath. I wish this wonderful little paper could be in every home where it would be read. It is so interest- ing. When you pick up a copy of it you can hardly lay it down until you have read it all. I am particularly interested in the Sabbath question, and all the proof I can get on the subject of the inspiration of the Bible. I not only want this information for myself, but for others. I am also much interested in the subject of the coming of the Lord and the Millenniom." In the Cool Morning Hours In the cool morning hours, when the dew is on the grass, and the mind is fresh after a good night's rest, take up your correspond- ence lessons, and you will be surprised how clear everything will be, and how pleasantly the moments will pass while you roam at will over wide fields of knowledge, making fresh discoveries at every turn, and having bright experiences that will go with you all through the routine duties of the day. Hundreds of wide-awake young people are doing excellent work with us this summer. Are there not others who wish to join the number? There is still time enough to earn substantial credits before the opening of school in the fall. If you are interested, write for a copy of our new circular " Sparks from the Fireside," and tell us your plans. Address the Fireside Correspondence School, Takoma Park, Washington, D. C. A Valuable Book " Principles of True Science " is a valuable book for all ; but especially so for gospel workers. It is a compilation of the Bible and the Spirit of Prophecy under 400 topics, alphabetically arranged so that the 3,000 texts of Scripture and the 3,000 quotations from the Spirit of Prophecy are readily found. This work consists of 720 pages of thin Bible paper, so that the volume is not bulky, but very convenient to carry. The cross reference feature is fully developed and will be found very helpful. The topics cover all phases of nature and science mentioned in the Bible and the Spirit of Prophecy. This includes plant and ani- mal life ; and topics included in astronomy, physics, and chemistry. Physiology, hygiene, and sanitation are very fully considered in this compilation. Not only are the true sciences considered but also the false, such as evolution, pantheism, mysticism, and kin- dred errors. During the year since the publication of " Principles of True Science," one half the 5,000 edition has been sold ; and it would be well for those desiring this very valuable book to secure a copy at an early date. The prices in cloth and limp bindings are as fol- lows : Cloth, single copy, postpaid, $2.50; Limp, single copy, postpaid, $3.25. So far the book has been taken by our field and institutional workers, but this notice is being given that officers in our churches and others members of the laity may secure the book. Order from your Book and Bible House. 4 � EASTERN CANADIAN MESSENGER ST. LAWRENCE W. H. Howard, Pres. Vera Van Buskirk, Sec.-Treas. Office Address 1517 Mountain St., Montreal, Que. Post Office Station H. Box 325 Tithe, Offerings, and Soul-Winning The first half of 1930 has passed into his- tory. We can not change the records al- ready made ; but we may see to it that the closing half of the year shows that we have profited by mistakes made. By close appli- cation to the task at hand, we may recover losses sustained, and have victory in place of defeat. I would not be understood as sound- ing a note of discouragement; but facts must be faced as they are. For five months, our tithe showed a favor- able comparison with that of last year. When the June returns were in, however, we found that we faced a shortage of more than $1,100. Why is this? Can it be that there are those who fail to sense the seriousness of withhold- ing the tithe? " Bring ye all the tithe into the store- house, that there may be meat in mine house, and _prove me now herewith saith the Lord of hosts, if I will not open you the windows of heaven, and pour you out a blessing, that there shall not be room enough to receive it." " Meat in due season " is the need of the present hour in the St. Lawrence Confer- ence. Will you respond? We are planning for a strong effort in Montreal; a young man should be provided to work on the interne- ship plan to head up the work in the Eastern Township churches. Our evangelists need larger budgets for active evangelistic efforts, that new blood may be brought into our churches. We are trying to devise ways and means by which our whole field may receive a thrill of new life. Our charter should be revised, that our ministers may be enabled to perform their duties in respect to admin- istering the ordinances of marriage, et cetera. This one item will cost in excess of $400. Where are the funds coming from? A world task confronts this people. The work must be finished everywhere, regard- less of physical boundaries. God calls, not only for faithfulness in the tithe, but in offerings also, that the sweetest story ever told may quickly reach earth's remotest bounds, and that Jesus may come to take us home. Our offering to support the world mission program could be improved. We are slightly behind the record of last year. The coming Harvest Ingathering campaign will give us an excellent opportunity to correct failure of the last six months in this respect. The work is God's, and not our own. Our inter- est is, of course, great, but it is as nothing in comparison with his. He is depending upon you and me. Let us surrender our lives and all that we have to him for service. Fifteen souls have been added to our mem- bership by baptism or on profession of faith since the first of the year. We are grateful for this record; but, after all, that is a small return as compared with what might have been if every member of our conference had lived up to his privileges and duties. Great- er things are right before us. Dear breth- ren, let us determine that with Jesus' help, we shall pray more, give more, do more, than ever before to finish the work which God has commanded to us. Our conference is free of debt ; but this serious shortage in tithe of more than $1,100 leaves us with an empty treasury and ties our hands as we endeavor to do exploits for God in this needy and ready field. Tithes, offerings, and soul-winning go to- gether. God has ordained it so. Help us to make July the best month in our history. " God wants our best. He in the far-off ages Once claimed the firstlings of the flock, the finest of the wheat, And still he asks his own with gentlest pleading To lay their highest hopes and brightest talents at his feet. He'll not forget the feeblest service, hum- blest love. He only asks that of our store, we give to him the best we have. " Christ gives the best. He takes the hearts we offer And fills them with his glorious beauty, joy and peace, And in his service as we're growing stronger, EASTERN CANADIAN MESSENGER � 5 The calls to grand achievement still in- crease. The richest gifts for us on earth, or in the heaven above, Are hid in Christ. In Jesus we receive the best we have. " And is our best too much? 0 friends, let us remember, How once our Lord poured out his soul for us, And in the prime of his mysterious man- hood, Gave up his precious life upon the cross. The Lord of lord's, by whom the worlds were made, Through bitter grief and tears, gave us the best he had." W. H. HOWARD. ST. LAWRENCE CONFERENCE Statement of Tithes and Offerings June, 1930 Almonte, $ � $ � 2.00 Bouck's Hill, 10.00 136.00 Carleton Place, 9.70 21.80 Conference, 39.25 67.83 Cornwall, 6.93 12.33 Fitch Bay, 14.63 5.97 Kingston, 97.90 173.47 Lachute, 18.25 45.74 Limoges, 13.30 9.62 Montreal, English, 115.00 160.79 Montreal, French, 44.75 27.72 Ottawa, 177.05 78.27 Renfrew, 5.00 10.30 Riviere aux Pins, 5.00 7.83 Richmond, 7.00 19.43 South Bolton, 6.00 South Stukely, 7.10 8.31 Sutton, 1.80 Waterville, Total, 19.67 $590.53 16.45 $811.66 VERA VAN BUSKIRK, Sec.-Treas. ONTARIO M. V. Campbell, Pres. �G. L. Sather, Sec.-Treas. Office Address �3 Awde St., Toronto 4, Ont. Make Wills and Legacies to "The Ontario Con- ference of Seventh-day Adventists." Messenger Items Just the book that you have wanted many times is now available. You have wanted a book which would give in a concise, interest- ing way, the story of Seventh-day Advent- tists, telling briefly what we believe and what we are doing in the world. Bro. A. L. Baker, associate editor of the Signs, has produced just this thing in his latest book, " Belief and Work of Seventh-day Adventists." Along with the printed story, the work be- ing done by our workers and institutions is also featured in pictures in fact, the book is one of the most profusely illustrated books that we have. Expecting a large circulation for this book, the publishers have placed it in the popular 35 cent series. Single copies will be sent postpaid for 35 cents, with a 50 per cent discount in lots of five or more, in which case the postage is charged extra. A wonderfully nice little book, has just come to us from the publishing house. This book, written by Bro. Neil Wayne Northey, of Colorado, is entitled, " The Bluebirds and Their Neighbors." Brother Northey is a real nature lover and an experienced writer of nature stories. In " Bluebirds," he not only tells the story of how the bluebirds re- turn to their former home year after year, but he also tells of many of the feathered and furry wild folk that would be found on an old homestead adjacent to a stream and a forest. Among the " neighbors " are such familiar friends as " Judge Flicker," " Reddy Fox," " Molly Cottontail," " Tattler, the Jay," " Spot, the Skunk," " Whiskers the Mouse," and a host of others, along with " Old Hunt- ing Cat " and his plans for the destruction of some of the little wild animal folk. The book has 160 pages and about 70 pen and ink drawings illustrating the stories. The price is $1.50 postpaid. � G. L. SATHER. MARITIME F. W. Stray, Pres. Office Address F. E. Crump, Sec.-Treas. Box 88, Moncton, N. B. MARITIME CONFERENCE Statement of Tithe and Offerings June, 1930 Church Tithe Missions Barrington, $ � 7.00 $ 23.80 Barnesville, 33.85 18.19 Carlingford, 17.20 13.64 Conference, 154.31 135.65 Halifax, 101.41 90.00 Lake George, 45.40 20.20 Memramcook, 33.35 34.03 Moncton, 108.41 55.11 New Glasgow, 39.43 57.00 North Sydney, 29.75 19.55 St. John, 85.64 63.58 Sydney Mines, 13.70 2.75 Tantallon, 23.06 52.45 Tiverton, 39.00 15.05 Totals, $731.51 $601.00 F. E. CRUMP, Treas. 6 � EASTERN CANADIAN MESSENGER Tithes and Offerings Eastern Canadian Union Conference Six Months Ended June 30, 1930 Tithe Membership 1930 1929 Short Maritime, 327 $ 3625.00 $ 4436.00 $ 811.00 Newfoundland, 92 1506.00 1562.20 56.20 Ontario, 716 14681.10 15179.40 498.30 St. Lawrence, Union, 332 1467 4576.30 $24388.40 5708.60 $26886.20 1132.30 $2497.80 Sabbath School Offerings Per Cap. 1930 Per Cap. 1929 11 08 14 26 16 37 15 02 20 50 19 61 13 78 16 45 $16 62 $17 50 Membership Due Received Short Per Cap. 1930 Per Cap. 1929 Maritime, 327 $ 2550.60 $ 2401.04 $ 149.56 $ .282 $ .214 Newfoundland, 92 717.60 784.52 66.92 .328 .242 Ontario, 716 5584.20 4869.42 714.78 .262 .230 St. Lawrence, Union 332 1467 2589.60 $11442.60 2164.62 $1 0219.60 424.98 $1222.40 .251 $ .268 .247 $ .231 Sixty-Cents-A-Week Fund Membership Due R eceived Short Per Cap. 1930 Per Cap. 1929 Maritime, 327 $ 5101.20 $ 3104.72 $ 1996.48 $ .365 $ .290 Newfoundland, 92 1435.20 946.40 488.80 .395 .324 Ontario, 716 11169.60 6706.61 4462.99 .360 .360 St. Lawrence, Union, 332 1467 6179.20 $22885.20 3146.71 $1 3904.44 2032.49 $ 8980.76 .365 $ .364 .349 $ .341 The above statement occasions both regret and rejoicing. We regret that the tithe re- ceipts show considerable loss, $2,497.80, nine per cent in receipts, or five per cent in per capita. With an increasing work and an in- creasing membership, the tithe should in- crease, both in receipts and per capita giv- ing, especially since the figures for member- ship, based on 1928 returns, are lower than those used last year. However, since New- foundland and Ontario, due to the reduced basis of membership, even with a shortage in receipts, have increased their per capita, the heavier losses come on Maritime and St. Lawrence, with per capita losses of 22.3 and 16.2 per cent respectively. At the present time, two possible reasons for this showing suggest themselves,- the financial stringency which seems to obtain everywhere, and the ever-present problem of lack of faithfulness in returning to the Lord his own. If it is the hard times, we are sorry the conditions in the world are effect- ing our people; if it is a lack of faithfulness, we regret that the world itself is effecting those who number themselves with us. But we are glad the Sabath school and mission funds show such splendid improve- ment. Newfoundland more than reaches thirty cents in Sabbath school, and others are coming along nicely. Just three cents and two mills more, and the union will reach its goal. In mission funds, Ontario, notwithstanding its reduced income, holds its own in per cap- ita; St. Lawrence shows improvement; New- foundland climbs from 32.4 cents to 39.5; and Maritime makes a jump of seven and a half cents, from 29 to 36.5. Let us keep up the good work for missions, and do better work for the tithe. We are in the world, but not of the world, and we be- lieve the Lord can assist his people to keep up the flow of funds for his work, both foreign and home. W. E. PERRIN, Treasurer. MARITIME CONFERENCE Week Ended July 5, 1930 Woodstock, N. B. �OD 32 $ � $ Kentville, N. S. � GS 12 � 7.50 Yarmouth, N. S. �OD 24 Glace Bay, N. S. �GS 17 � 30.00 Campbellton, N. B. �GS 20 � 50.00 Sydney, N. S. � GS 22 � 25.00 Glace Bay, N. S. �GS 19 � 2.50 Sydney, N. S. � GS 21 � 35.00 Campbellton, N. B. �GS 20 � 62.50 Glace Bay, N. S. �GS 18 � 20.00 Kentville, N. S. � GS 16 � 22.50 221 $255.00 ONTARIO CONFERENCE Week Ended July 5, 1930 Ash, Kenneth Bourne, Geo. Cargeeg, W. N. Cooke, Mona Coolen, S. Crawford, Ila Hiscock, M. McArthur, L. Matthews, F. Mosher, M. Mosher, 0. Totals $ � $ � $146.10 � 4.00 � 11.50 85.30 � 36.00 � 66.00 � 41.00 � 91.00 � 3.00 � 28.00 � 44.35 � 46.85 � 2.00 � 37.00 � 18.00 � 80.50 � 13.00 � 33.00 � 1.50 � 24.00 $162.85 $417.85 $231.40 L. Brownlow, J. C. Combden, J. E. Gould, A. Homenchuck, Mrs. M. Longard, J. McKee, A. McPherson, L. Mosher, C. Roberts, M. Smith, V. Tocker, G. E. Watson, Totals Mariposa, Timmins, New Liskeard, Welland, Toronto, Sudbury, Bancroft, Iroquois Falls, Camden, London, Shelburne, Toronto, OD HP OD HP CW LH OD HP HP OD GS BR OD 401/2 $ 13.50 17 � 106.00 36 � 24.00 22 � 68.50 271/2 41 � 23.50 50 � 112.00 17 � 42.00 96 � 76.50 30 � 20.00 40 � 30.50 30 � 18.00 447 $534.50 10.00 26.45 4.00 3.00 $ 43.45 � $ 2.40 � $ 15.90 � $ � � 7.50 � 113.50 � 3.05 � 37.05 � 67.05 68.50 � 2.10 � 28.55 � 26.45 � 12.70 � 40.20 � 2.05 � 12.50 � 124.50 � 5.00 � 47.00 � 2.10 � 78.60 � .35 � 20.35 � .35 � 26.50 � 57.00 � 26.50 � 8.00 � 29.00 � 44.75 � $ 82.20 � $660.15 � $167.15 EASTERN CANADIAN MESSENGER � 7 THE COLPORTEUR WORK Colperieur Ash, Kenneth, Bourne, Geo., Cargeeg, W. N. Cooke, Mona, Coolen, anfard, Crawford, Ila, Crawford, Ivan, Hiscock, M. Matthews, F. McArthur, L., Mosher, Muriel, Mosher, Oswald, Totals Territory New Burg, Wolfville, Carleton, Glace Bay, Campbellton, Sydney, Chipman, Glace Bay, Campbellton, Sydney, Glace Bay, Wolfville, MARITIME CONFERENCE Week Ended June 28, 1930 Book Hours Book Sales Mag. Sales � Helps � Total Delivered OD 41 � $ 18.00 � $ �$ 21.30 � $ 39.30 � $ � -- BS 16 � 5.00 � 4.00 � 9.00 OD 32 � 43.35 � 43.35 GS 38 � 55.00 � 65.00 � 120.00 GS 12 � 27.50 � 8.00 � 35.50 GS 31 � 52.50 � 6.00 � 58.50 GS 12 � 27.50 � 8.00 � 35.50 GS 39 � 42.50 � 68.00 � 110.50 GS 11 � 25.00 � 5.00 � 30.00 GS 29 � 80.00 � 9.00 � 89.00 GS 38 � 52.50 � 34.00 � 86.50 GS 21 � 30.00 � 10.00 � 40.00 � 320 $415.50 $ � $281.65 $697.15 L. Brownlow, Mrs. M. Longard, D. Mackintosh, P. Manuel, V. Tocker, J. Toop, Miss N. Peachey, Mrs. H. Westrop, J. E. Gould, G. E. Watson, Totals Mariposa, Toronto, Peterboro, Sault Ste. Marie, Shelburne, Sault Ste. Marie, Toronto, Toronto, New Liskeard, Toronto, ONTARIO CONFERENCE Week Ended June 28, 1930 OD 40 $ 13.50 CW 29 OD 78 111.00 � GS 20 � 22.50 � BR 77 � 35.50 � GS 21 � 25.00 WA WA � 37 � 37.50 � 39 � 74.50 � 341 � $319.50 $ 18.85 4.50 37.50 14.00 10.50 $ 85.35 $ 6.70 3.05 7.00 32.75 7.00 19.00 .70 $ 76.20 $ 20.20 21.90 118.00 22.50 68.25 32.00 4.50 37.50 70.50 85.70 $481.05 $ 1.00 18.85 199.00 175.85 4.50 37.50 11.00 $447.70 S. Osbourne, A. Clarke, Totals Buchans and Millertown, NEWFOUNDLAND MISSION Week Ended June 28. 1930 Millertown, OD 42 $ 14.25 $ � OD 42 � 35.75 � 84 � $ 50.00 � $ � $ 36.00 � $ 50.25 � $ � � 9.00 � 44.75 � $ 45.00 � $ 95.00 8 � EASTERN CANADIAN MESSENGER Eastern Canadian Messenger OFFICIAL ORGAN OF EASTERN CANADIAN UNION CONFERENCE OF SEVENTH-DAY ADVENTISTS Volume �July 22, 1930 �Number 29 Office Address � Oshawa, Ont. W. E. Perrin � - - - � - � - � Editor Entered as second-class matter. Price one dol- lar a year in advance. News Notes Elder B. M. Heald was in Oshawa several days last week, after the close of the camp- meeting. Sabbath he spent with the West Toronto church. Bro. R. Carlill went to Ottawa Tuesday evening, to spend a few days with Bro. Percy Manuel, in his field work in the St. Law- rence Conference. Mrs. C. W. Degering, after a visit with rel- atives in the West, arrived last week, and Professor Degering will soon be feeling at home here in his new field of labor. Elder and Mrs. 0. D. Cardey, with their little daughter, went from the camp-meeting here at Oshawa, direct to New England, their former field of labor, for a short vacation. Bro. James Ackerman was in Oshawa last Wednesday morning. From here he went up north of Lindsay, accompanied by Mr. Scott Lowry, whom he was to assist in his can- vassing work for a few days. Bro. James Gaitens, in a recent letter to one of the church officers here at the Col- lege, speaks encouragingly of his year's work at Union College. He is spending the sum- mer in Missouri, assisting the field mission- ary secretary. Elder B. M. Heald spoke Sunday night at the King Street United Church, Oshawa. A good congregation was present to hear of Africa and our work there, and we trust a good impression was made on the people who attended, which may remain with them. Prof. Earl L. Gardner and wife, of Nebras- ka, spent the last Sabbath of the Ontario camp-meeting here at Oshawa, with a form- er school friend, Miss Theresa Brickman. Professor Gardner and wife are on their way to India, to connect with the school at Ka- rickam, Kottarakara, South Travancore. Besides several of our people from Oshawa and the College church who attended Elder Heald's service at the King Street Church on Sunday night, we noticed several from Toronto, among them, Elder and Mrs. Camp- bell and Mrs. Campbell's father, Prof. H. H. Howard ; Bro. and Sister Sather ; and Bro. Stanley Bain. Brother and Sister Paddock, of the Watc man Press, are enjoying a visit from M:• Hazel Griggs, of Holly, Michigan. Miss Griggs, who is connected with the confer- ence office at Holly, was a friend of the Pad- dock's when they lived at Holly, several years ago. The Ontario Conference has erected a modest little galvanized iron ware house on the hill east of the College adminstration building. With its camp-meeting equipment stored here, hauling charges and expensive rents will be 'saved. Elder L. H. Hartin left yesterday for the St. Lawrence Conference and the Maritimes, where he will spend some time in the in- terests of Oshawa Missionary College. " A great deal of worry means a great deal of business for the doctor." Obituary BENNETT—Sister Anna Bennett peacefully passed away in her sixtieth year at Carlton Place, Ontario, on June 25, 1930. The deceased accepted the truth under the united labors of Elders H. M. S. Richards and E. D. Lamont several years ago. The last day of our sister's life on earth was spent in service for others; for it was while ministering to the sick that Sister Bennett accidentally fell down cellar, and was rendered unconscious. Word was immediately sent to Brockville, where last-minute preparations were being made for camp-meeting, and three ministers, Elders W. H. Howard, S. G. White, and E. M. Sears, responded. But before their arrival our sister had died. The funeral was held on the 27th, and was con- ducted at the home of the deceased, at 2:30 p.m. An unusually large attendance was noted, and it was good to see our members from the Carlton Place and Almonte churches present. The writer selected John 11:20-25 as his text, and laid special emphasis on the coming of Jesus, the future home of the saved, and the preparation necessary to be one with Christ and ready to meet him when he comes. Among the children who mourn the loss of a loving mother is Sister Mae .Nesbitt. May God comfort and strengthen her in this hour of trial, and lead all who attended the service to the many rich and as- suring promises of his mercy and abundant grace. Sister Bennett was buried beside her husband in the Anglican cemetery, to await the call of the Life- giver. A. E. MILLNER.