DENVER, COLO., WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 26, 1913. NUMBER 24. VOLUME XXIII. � the more ONS sow My Sea on& m the evenvag wIthhold not thine ho.xvi Eccl: 1:6: -4" '"••<""":-.A Thanksgiving Hymn "We thank Thee, 0 Father, for all that is bright— The gleam, of the day, and the stars of the night; The flowers of our youth and the fruits of our prime, And blessings that march down the pathway of tine. We thank Thee, 0 Father, for all that is dear,— The soh- of the tempest , the flow of the tear; For never in blindness, and never in vain, Thy mercy permitted a sorrow or pain. We thank Thee, 0 Father, for song and for feast, The harvest that glowed and the wealth that i ncreased — For, never a blessing encompassed earth's child, But Thou, in Thy mercy, looked downward and smiled. We thank Thee, 0 Father of All, for the power, Of aiding each other in life's darkest hour; The generous heart and the bountiful hand, And all the soul help that sad soul's under- stand. We thank Thee, 0 Father, for days yet to be, For hopes that our future will call us to Thee — That all our Eternity for us through Thy love, The Thanksgiving Day in the mansions above." �—Will Carleton. Our Young Peop We have a large constituency of young people in our denomination, and we cer- tainly are anxious to hold these young peo- ple in our denominational work. We are spending hundreds of thousands of dollars in this country yearly to bring people, who are not Adventists, into the faith. Possibly we are spending in this country alone a million and a half dollars to make converts to our faith. This has been going on for a long time. Yet we are making little pro- gress. It is like pouring in all the time, but there is a leak somewhere. We do not get ahead. One of the greatest losses that come to us as a people is in our young men and women leaving our truth when they come to the age of maturity. If there is one thing that ought An _command_ _aux _at, tention, it is this: WHAT CAN WE DO TO SAVE THESE YOUNG PEOPLE TO THIS WORK? I remember the day that Brother Luther Warren came before the General Conference Committee and suggested the creation of a young people's department. From that day to this, my heart has beat in sympathy with having something in our midst that would save our young people. I believe as we study other churches, and as we study the organizations within other churches, we can see that they have done a great and mighty work by having these young people's organ- izations. Now we have a young people's organiza- tion, and I believe one of the greatest bless- ings and one of the strongest agencies that we have for saving our youth is this young people's work. I do not believe there is any other investment that will bring us bet- ter returns. We must work for trained leaders. We must have young men and women that can step to the front and take conferences, and that can take schools, or come in as secretaries of departments. We can't get these young people from the world. We must have them in our denomination. So I think the best investment we can make is to save our young people. I have always believed, and I still believe, in men and women setting themselves apart to make a success of this work. We must have trained and continuous leadership in the Union and local conferences, and we also want it in the General Conference leadership. We want it in the North Amer- ican Division leadership; and then we want every leader in these various fields to second the efforts of these people that this work may be made a success. I can see tremendous possibilities in this work. Remarkable gains! I can see a great saving in finances and in young people, if we can have an organization that will rally all alit you-ng-p,opk. I believe that- presi- dents of conferences and preachers and all classes ought to help save our young people by pushing this organization, encouraging our young people to take hold of it and to join it; also by encouraging them to take the reading courses, and follow out the morning watch. There are a hundred little things being devised that have within them possibilities, and that would each appeal to some. I believe we have struck the right trail, brethren, if we carry out this young people's Missionary Volunteer movement, making it strong and efficient. I believe the result will be that many of our young people will become workers in the cause of God that otherwise would drift into the world. � I. H. EVANS. Educational Last week I had the privilege of visiting the school which has been started at La Salle. The members of the La Salle church in their sacrifice of time and means for the starting of this school have shown that they believe in christian education, and that they are anxious to have their children prepared for service in this cause. The building has been enlarged and improved and the school has started with every indication of success. The educational work in Colorado is suc- cessful in every way. Six schools, besides ECHOES FROM THE FIELD the one at Campion, have been started and all are doing fine work. The only objection to our school work is that there are only about half as many schools as there should be. If we could only see the pernicious influence of worldly schools and realize that at least half of our young people drift into the world, then I am certain that a great many christian schools would be started. Next year we must redouble our efforts. VARNER JOHNS. Colorado Springs Boastfully Rabshakeh stood before the servant of Hezekiah with a message. "From the great king, the king of Assyria." He questioned, "What confidence is this where- in thou trustest? Let not Hezekiah deceive you for he shall not be able to deliver you." Well did Hezekiah understand that he could not deliver his people, but "He went into the house of the Lord and prayed, 0 Lord of Hosts, God of Israel, now therefore, 0 Lord our God, save us from his hands." A few evenings ago I sat in a large assem- bly where four of the leading churches of the city have united in a strong revival ser- vice, and as the speaker talked of their unity of purpose, of "civic righteousness," etc., I could not but see the import of it all. Nu- merically, socially and politically they are strong, but like Hezekiah, we can go into the house of ihe Lord of Hosts, the God of Israel, and He will save us. In quietness and confidence we can go forth with the gospel sickle; we can tell the stoty of the cross, and here and there gather the sheaves. Soon we will go home rejoic- ing. God is still giving us fruit for our labor. Others are coming into the fold, the fold of our Redeemer. By and by we will lay down the sickle, our Deliverer will come and we' will rest. � BESSIE SUFFICOOL. Center Brother J. W. Turner, Varner Johns, and I came here in July and held tent meetings until camp-meeting. Five promised to obey the Truth, but since then one of the five has grown tired and is not keeping the Sab- bath. Since camp-meeting we have tried by Bible work, papers, tracts and personal work to bring others to a knowledge of Present Truth. But it seems to be very hard to win them. There is one lady here who believes it all, but for some reason she does not take her stand, yet we are hopeful of her. Those who took their stand during the summer have been very much strengthened by our studies with them. We feel that the Lord has blessed our efforts here although we have not seen the fruit desired. I took a trip to La Veta, Trinidad, and some other places lately. At La Veta a lady, her son of eighteen, and her daughter of fourteen, all took their stand for the truth. I have since heard from them and they seem to be firm. I want to visit them again as soon as I can. Others at La Veta and other places expressed themselves as being much helped by my visit to them. We do not know just how long we shall, stay here, but think not for long. We want to work with one of our weak churches dur- ing the winter and see if we cannot help to make it a nice strong one. Please remem- ber the work in the San Luis Valley in your prayers. I had almost forgotten to mention our Sabbath school here at Center. Our school numbers from fifteen to twenty every Sab- bath, with good donations, and quite an in- terest is manifested. E. H. CURTIS. 1913 Reports As announced in the last issue of the ECHOES, the next session of the Central Union Conference will be held in College View, commencing January 13. Before leaving Colorado to attend this meeting we wish to have complete reports from every church in the Conference. We feel confi- dent that our church officers will help us in this. In order that the books may be properly closed, and the remittances forwarded to the Central Union Conference in time for us to receive credit for the same for 1913, it will be necessary to close our books for the year on Wednesday, January 7. Church treas- urers will please notice this, and see that their December remittances are sent along to us in time to reach here before that date. This can he done. The only thing neces- sary is a little effort on the part of a few. The great majority of treasurers will have their reports in before that time anyway. We trust that our people will also bear this in mind and pay their tithe and offer- ings for 1913 to their treasurer so that the reports may be complete. Remember the slogan of the Central Union Conference for 1913 is "A faithful tithe from every member of every church in the Union." It is also very much to be desired for every church clerk to send in a complete report that will reach the office not later than January 8. Instructions and blanks will be sent to each clerk during December. Please see that these reports are mailed back to us promptly. The same is true of the church librarian, also of the Sabbath school secretary and the Missionary Volun- teer secretary. These last two officers in each church should report to their Confer- ence secretaries instead of to the under- signed. Now, brethren and sisters, we are de- pendent upon you for these important items of information regarding the progress of the work in this Conference. Without them Colorado cannot render a good report at the Central Union session. Your co-operation in this matter will be greatly appreciated. R. T. EMERY. The Boulder-Colorado Sanitarium This year has been the most prosperous in the history of this institution. After hav- ing made about $3,000.00 worth of improve- ments and repairs, they have also liquidated over $7,000.00 of its note indebtedness. Its physicians have rendered faithful ser- vice in the care of patients, and the Lord has especially blessed in connection with its surgical work. The majority of those that have patron- ized the institution this year have expressed their high appreciation of the service ren- dered them and we have every reason to be- lieve that the patronage will increase from year to year. By faith we know that such is the case because the Lord thru His ser- vant has spoken well concerning the Boul- der-Colorado Sanitarium. Those having money to deposit would do well to place their money with this institu- tion as it will give five per cent on all loans which are left for a period of six months or more. This is as good or even better in- terest than one can receive from banks and with better security. In fact there is no better security than is found in our institu- tions as back of these institutions is the good will of the denomination and the Boul- der-Colorado Sanitarium is a Central Union Conference institution. E. T. RUSSELL, President. E. J. BAKER, Secretary. Ingathering Notes From the treasurer of the English church at Loveland we have received $53.00 on the Ingathering Campaign fund. This is a trifle more than $1.54 per member, which, if equally divided, would make $100,000 raised on this fund in the United States and Cana- da. So far as we know, this is the first church in the Conference to reach the goal. A letter just received from Sister Ragan, clerk at Loveland, states that they have just had a fine Ingathering program to finish their work. The church was filled to over- flowing on this occasion, and an additional ,ELLirlOES FROM THE FIELD offering was received. Sister Ragan also writes that she took up $25.00 on the In- gathering fund herself, and ten others did the rest. During the campaign one young lady found an opening for Bible readings, and has been giving two readings a week ever since. Sister Ragan was present at a Presbyterian missionary meeting where they had chosen articles to read from the Harvest Ingathering number. In looking over our list of orders we found that although a number of our isolat- ed people and members of the Conference church had ordered papers, still there were many who had not availed themselves of the opportunity. A second request was sent out, and in answer to this a number of en- couraging orders have been received, from which we hope good returns will come. Remember that although the Ingathering Campaign week is past, still the campaign itself will not be out of date until the close of the year. Campion News Notes The present enrollment of the Academy is 117. Mrs. Hiner has been teaching two classes in Campion Academy the last month. Mr. and Mrs. Strauser, from the New England Sanitarium, of Melrose, Massachu- setts, are at present spending a few days in Campion, as guests of Professor and Mrs. W. A. Gosmer. Today, Sunday, the twenty- third, they are making a trip through Love- land Canon and on to the mountains. Mr. and Mrs. Straus& will leave tomorrow for California. Mr. Varner Johns, Educational and Mis- sionary Volunteer Secretary of the Colorado Conference, spent Sabbath, November 22, at Campion in the interests of the Young People's work. His talks were instructive and well attended. Campion organized its Literary Society, October 11, 1913. It is called the Campion Literary League, and it meets every two weeks. Mr. Kenneth Gant, president, and Miss Olive Williams, secretary, are its chief officers. The increasing attendance and enthusiasm on the part of its members speak its progress. Campion's faculty reception was given October 18, 1913, and was attended by a large crowd. With smiling faces and hearty handshakes, one by one the people filed in past the line of welcoming teachers. A program, consisting of speeches, readings and music, was rendered by the faculty. The Home students of the Academy are grateful to Brother Vandeman, of Denver, and Sister Hills, of Loveland, for the pic- tures; rugs, vases, and bedding they have recently sent us. These help to make our school homes more comfortable and cheery. Because of poor health, Miss Myrtle Eames, of Colorado Springs, has found it necessary to discontinue her school work until the beginning of the second semester. The Academy recently purchased its win- ter supply of eating apples, two tons of red, juicy ones, from Mr. V. 0. Roberts. A number of the young ladies of Campion are gaining a practical experience in can- vassing. On a recent trip made to Greeley, Misses Adams, Ketring, Hay, Reed, Wilson, and Halladay sold in one evening over twenty-eight dollars worth of magazines. Another trip, to Longmont, was even more successful, twenty dollars worth of maga- zines being sold in one evening by Misses Adams, Halladay and Swift. Brother R. T. Emery, of the Colorado Tract Society, paid a brief visit to the Aca- demy last Wednesday. A telephone has been installed on the second floor of the girls' dormitory. This is a much appreciated convenience. Mr. Neal, of Fort Morgan, was seriously injured by a kicking horse while at Cam- pion: We are glad to learn that he will re- cover. Elder Daniells in the Signs It is your privilege to enjoy some real treats during the next few months. Elder Daniells in outlining his articles for the Signs says: "I can give two or three articles on my travels in Europe. One will be our con- vention in Southern France at the place, which for a hundred years, was the center of the activities of terrible persecution of the Huguenots. I have just sent over to the Review and Herald office a brief sketch of this meeting; but I would like to write it up in fuller and better shape for the Signs. I can furnish two or three good illustrations to go with the article, and I think I can give an interesting account of the Huguenot peo- ple, and draw some good lessons for all Christian people of today. "Another article I shall be glad to furnish you, will be a statement of our work in Catholic Austria. That was the most inter- esting meeting to me of all I attended in Europe. "I think I might be able to give you a readable statement of our ministerial in- stitute in Sweden, which was attended by ninety gospel workers from all parts of Nor- way, Denmark, Sweden, and Finland. I am hoping to receive some good photographs of these workers. "You suggest that I give you some half column articles on helpful texts. I like that suggestion, and I shall try to do this. I think these little, short, simple and touching articles help to make a paper spicy." You ought to get your subscription in to your tract society right away. $1.75 for one year. Your own and three of your friends or relatives for $5.00. SIGNS OF THE TIMES. Mamie Boyd writes from the Paradise Valley Sanitarium, near San Diego, that she is enjoying her work as stenographer for the institution there. Her mother, Sister Julia Boyd, is with her at present. Obituary WouLcKE—Sister Katherina C. Wohlcke was born May 14, 1851, in Schleswig, Hol- stein. Gel-many. In 1869 she, with her par- ents, came to the United States. It was on that voyage she met her life's companion, Henry E. Wohlcke. They were married May 28, 1-870, in the city of New York, and lived together, 43 years, till death called her from his side on Oct. 26, 1913. Her age was 62 years, 5 months 'and 12 days. She contracted diabetes during the year 1901 from which she never fully recovered. In 1910 she was afflicted with blindness. For awhile this was a severe trial to her, but during the last six months of her life she learned to praise God for even this affliction. For the last two years she has been a constant but patient sufferer. It was in 1874 that she and her husband moved to Kansas, and later, or in 1895 they moved to Colorado and resided in Neder- land, near Boulder, till her death. Three children, two sons and one daughter were born to them. These with her husband, her father, three brothers and other rela- tives survive her. Thirty years ago, while living in Topeka, Kansas, she-and her hus- band were converted and united with the Methodist church. About five years later, through reading and preaching by Elder S. S. Shrock, they accepted present truth, and have been members of the Seventh-day Ad- ventist church ever since. Sister Wohlcke, although a great sufferer, left plain evidence of her faith in God and His truth for these times. The end was calm and peaceful. She sleeps in Jesus, whom she confidently expected to soon meet on that glad resurrection morn. The fu- neral services were conducted by the writer, assisted by Pastor McLelland of the Presby- terian church. Many friends did all in their power to minister to her comfort. Truly she rests from her labors but her works do follow. � L. A. SPRING. Canvassers' Report for Two Weeks Ending November 21, 1913 BOOK DAYS HRS. ORD. VAL. HELPS TOTAL VAL. VAL. DEL'D R. E. Lynn � B. R. 10 78 15 $ 8 50 $59 50 Mrs. Anna Hayer � B. R. 5 36 3 22 50 32 50 $71 40 J. L. Anderson �C. K. 34 118 00 John Vickers � B. R. 9 32 00 Mrs. M. D. Cook_ _Home Worker 20 21 16 60 Mrs. R. E. Hay__Home Worker 3 5 4 00 Mrs. E.E . Myers_ _Home Worker 11 20 11 25 Mrs. J. S. Rouse_ _Home Worker 3 9 2 75 Mrs. H. T. Gray estock, H. Worker 20 19 13 50 Mrs. Minnie Browm, H. Worker 4 7 3 25 Evalena Bent-___ _Home Worker 31 36 16 75 Minnie Robbins__Home Worker 6 22 16 00 Jessie Robbins_ _ _Home Worker 11 11 25 Mrs. Florence Merrell, H. Worker 11 300 Mrs. Mary Dozier, Home Worker 6 4 2 75 183 $31 00 $193 10 $221 40 ECHOES FROM THE FIELD Echoes from the field. Published Every Two Weeks for the Colorado Seventh-Day Adventist Conference and Tract Society At 1112 Kalamath St., Denver, Colo. R. T. EMERY, Editor. SUBSCRIPTION, 25 CENTS PER YEAR. Entered at Denver, Colorado, postoffice for trans- mission through the mails as second-class matter. NOTES AND ITEMS Miss Marguerite Smith sends a renewal to the ECHOES from Loma Linda, California, where she and her mother are at present. One of the isolated brethren has been judiciously telling his neighbors and friends of the truth for several years. Whenever opportunity is offered he loans copied of our good books and papers. He has just sent us fifteen names to which he wishes the Signs weekly sent for six months. Word has been received at this office of the sudden death of C. R. Humphi-ey, of Arcadia, Kansas. He was thrown violently from a wagon on the twelfth of November, and died on the morning of the sixteenth, aged fifty-five years, eleven month. Brother Humphrey was a brother of Mrs. C. A. Lip- pincott of Niwot. WANTED-A Seventh-day Adventist agent in your community to sell NESMITH'S "LATEST AND BEST" Liniment, for Barbed Wire Cuts and Flesh Wounds of all kinds. For terms, address C. F. NESMITH, Fort Lupton, Colo. The writer was called to Pueblo, Wednes- day, Nov. 12, for the purpose of uniting in marriage Edna May Moyer to John ]Walter Turner. The wedding took place at the residence of the bride's parents where quite a few friends gathered to witness the scene. A very enjoyable time was in store for all. Good music was rendered during the' even- ing, and ice cream and cake were served. This couple needs no introduction' to the readers of the ECHOES, as the groom is one of our workers in the conference, and the bride a graduate nurse from the Boulder Sanitarium. They received many very valu- able and useful presents from friends scat- tered out in the vineyard of the Lord from California, to Oklahoma. We wish God's blessing to follow this newly wedded couple as they go out in the harvest field, that many hearts may be turned to keep the commandments of the Lord. � J. S. ROUSE. The Week of Prayer The Review and Herald of November 13 contains the readings for the week of prayer which has been appointed for December 13- 20. This paper has been sent out to the regular subscribers, and also to many who are not on the regular list. We trust every Seventh-day Adventist in Colorado will be able to read, or listen to the reading, of these valuable articles. And if you are situ- ated so you can attend meetings during the week, do not content yourself with studying the readings at home, but join your brethren and sisters in daily worship and intercession. Just so far as possible the Conference committee will plan the work so that every church in this field will be visited sometime during the week by one of the Conference laborers. A meeting of the committee will be held Monday for that purpose. Church elders will be notified of the plans laid, and an announcement will be given in the next ECHOES. Between now and the week especially ap- pointed let us seek God earnestly, praying that more of His power may be given to us to the end that more fruits of the Spirit may appear in our lives. And in laying our plans for the week let us not forget the workers who are in foreign lands and the opportunity the annual offering affords for helping sustain them in their trying work. Death of Elder Ketring • Elder Herman F. Ketring died on Wed- nesday afternoon, November 5, at Escondi- do, California, at the age of 40. Tubercu- losis was the cause of his death. His wife, mother, and sisters were with him at the time, and a brother living in Missouri, with his family, reached Escondido shortly after. He was laid to rest in the cemetery at that place to await the call of the Life Giver in whose service he had spent years of faithful labor. He died with a firm faith in God, and a confidence of a part in the first resur- rection. He leaves a wife and three chil- dren who, with his other relatives, mourn his loss. Elder Ketring spent the early years of his life in Kansas. He spent some time as a student at Union College, following which he took up the work of the ministry in his home state. After his ordination to the ministry he went with his family to the South American field. His labors in that field were especially on the west coast, much of the time in pioneer work. After his return to this country he was called to the presidency of the Central New England Conference. While in that field he contracted the disease that finally caused his death. In May, 1909, he came to Colo- rado, hoping that this climate would restore him to health. At first he did not deem it necessary to drop out of the work, but en- tered into the work here with his accustomed vigor. For a time he labored in Denver, acting as pastor of the Capitol Hill church. In a few months it became evident that his condition would not permit him to engage in active service, and he finally had to drop entirely out of the work. It was hard for our brother to do this, and harder still for him to drop the burden. The altitude of Colorado was not entirely favorable to his nerves and heart. He spent one winter in Cuba with his sister, the wife of Elder E. W. Snyder. Last win- ter, Elder Snyder having taken up work in the Southern California Conference, Elder Ketring went there in the hope of receiving benefit. But despite all efforts, and- every precaution that could be taken, he was un- able to baffle the disease. Although his active work in Colorado was of short duration, the workers in this field learned to look upon him as a valued helper, and wherever he went in the Con- ference his labors were appreciated. We mourn his untimely death, but are confident that Our Father knoweth best. At this time we sympathize with his loved ones be- cause of their loss.