rstrnt Taitabiatt � Tibings � " BEHOLD I BRING YOU GOOD TIDINGS " Vol. 3 � Calgary, Alberta, November 26, 1914 � No. 22 WHERE ARE YOU LOOKING? If you're wanting to be wretched, Look within; There you'll see so much that's lacking, So much sin, That you'll grow discouraged—weary— And the outlook dark and dreary; If you're wanting to be wretched, Look within. If you wish to be distrac'ed, Look around; See your neighbor's faults and failings Which abound. Watch the world's mad race for pleasure— Take your part in goodly measure; If distraction is your treasure, Look around. If for peace and joy you're yearning, Look above; Calm you'll find and blest assurance, Yea, and love So unchanging, so untiring, As will find your heart's desiring; If to gladness you're aspiring, Look above.. —PEARL WAGGONER. 0 THE WEEK OF PRAYER The time appointed for the week of prayer among Seventh-Day Adventists is nearing. The date is Dec. 12-19. Year by year for some time in the past it has seemed that conditions have been growing more and more critical, and that this annual appointment for a week of prayer has seemed correspondingly appropriate. Little did we know last year at this time that before another year should pass by the world would be thrown into this indescribable struggle among the nations of the earth. The world passed on till about the middle of the present year in about the same way it had been for some time before, as far as the ordinary eye could see. But suddenly there sounded out the cry of war, and such scenes as history had never before recorded passed before the eyes of a bewildered world. Now about four months have passed away since in the month of July the first declaration of war was issued on Servia by Austria-Hungary, and the human mind is benumbed at the sight and sound of a world so suddenly drenched in blood and clinched in mortal combat. Thousands of homes have been bereft of loved ones. Millions of hearts are heaving with anguish, and the '/ earth echoes with the cries of despair. Alas! Alas! who would have thought it possible for so great a plague to devour the earth in so short a time. Now comes the week of prayer, set apart by this people according to our custom, if it may be called that, and how very appropriate. Many of our people in the war zone will observe this week of prayer with broken hearts and suffering bodies. It is said that in one conference alone, three hundred families of our people are _left homeless, having -lost everything through the ravages of the conflict. My heart yearns as I write these lines, to be able to do or say something to comfort these beloved brethren and sisters and their families in this hour of sorrow and desolation. Shall we not all make it the special object of our lives to spend this prayer season seeking the Lord for the blessing so much needed in the closing scenes which are now suddenly coming upon the world? If the Lord sees it is best for this dreadful war to cease, then 'he will cause it to cease. But if he sees it is time for the terrible thing to go on to Armageddon, let us cry to him to help us to do our duty in the time that is left us. The Lord'knows what is best. Let us pray for our brethren in sorrow. Let us pray for our missionaries in heathen lands. Let us pray for the conversion of our neighbors and friends. And let us cry to him that our own hearts and the hearts of our children may be touched by his grace, and that we may with all the honest of heart be made ready for his glorious coming. Never before have we seen a time like this. May the Lord help his people to see it and lay hold on the opportunity afforded in this week of prayer. H. S. SHAW. ELECTION OF SABBATH-SCHOOL OFFICERS The North American Division Conference Commit- tee, at the Fall Council held in Washington, October 25 to November 4, 1914, passed the following recom- mendation :— "Whereas, Progressive plans for the improvement of our Sabrbath-schools are often hindered by the frequent changes of officers; therefore,— "We Recommend, That beginning with the year 1915, the term of office in. our Sabbath-schools be one year in- stead of six months, as heretofore." All churches in the North American Division should comply with this recommendation. Sabbath-school officers Should be elected by the church, and at the same time, and in the same way, and for the same 2 � WESTERN CANADIAN TIDINGS length of term as the regular church officers. Sabbath- school officers elected the last of this year will serve during the entire year of 1915. Those who are chosen to nominate Sabbath-school officers should heed the instruction given in "Testi- monies on Sabbath-school Work," pages 84, 91, 92 and 94. Note especially the following quotations :— "The leaders in our schools should be men and women of quick intuitions, who have the Spirit of God to aid them in reading character, who have managing ability, who can understand different phases of char- acter, and display tact and wisdom in dealing with varied minds. There are many who can fill the place of superintendent in name, but what is needed are men who can fill the place in every sense of the word. There are many who can go through the form cleverly enough; but they fail to impart courage and hope, to inspire thought, to quicken energy, and to impart Filch life, that the school shall become a living, growing power for good." "In selecting officers from time to time, be sure that personal -preferences do not rule, but place in positions of trust those whom you are convinced love and fear God, and who will Make God their counselor. Without the love and fear of God, however brilliant the intellect may be, there will be failure. . . . Above everything else, select those who, in the simplicity of their souls, are walking in the truth, who love and fear God, and take their lessons in his school." May the year 1915 be the best year in the history of the Sabbath-school work. MRS. L. FLORA PLUMMER, North American Division Sabbath-school Sec'y. � O � A SOLEMN HOUR The Autumn Council of the General Conference and North American Division Committees convened in Washington, D.C., October 25 to November 4. Never before in the history of this people has this General Council been called to face conditions such as are in the world at the present time. The cause of our mission work in foreign lands received much earn- est thought and attention in the convention. The war in Europe, Asia and Africa, and which in- volves almost all the nations of the earth, has brought about a condition which is distressing to behold. I will not speak here of the horrible carnage and de- struction of human life that is soaking the earth today with human blood and breaking the hearts of millions ; this is so apparent and so appalling that we hide our faces as we pass it by. Along with this terrible havoc comes the interference of travel by both land and sea. , It is very difficult to pass from one place to another, on land, or to com- municate by mail or telegraph. At sea it is likewise unsafe, on account of the destructive mines which render merchant or passenger traffic almost im- possible. A vessel of any class, whether carrying human beings or laden with commercial commodities, is liable at any point on the high seas to be brought to de- struction by contact with a mine. Many steamships have thus been sent to the bottom of the sea, within the last few months, resulting in great loss of life and property. These conditions not only cause untold suffering and inconvenience in the matter of travel and communication, but they greatly contribute to the financial stringency which is fastening its grip upon the world. Under these circumstances our committee met to talk over plans which might as far as possible meet the situation. Our missionaries are trying in the midst of these difficulties to carry on the work in their respective fields. It was thought best not to make any new extensions further than are now being oper- ated in foreign fields, but simply to make every effort possible to hold together the great work that is already started in these places. After going over the list and cutting down the need- ed amounts called for, as low as it would be at all safe to do, the following budget of appropriations was agreed upon for the year 1915. Notice the fields covered in the list Asiatic Division: General � $12,069.70 Signs of Times Pub � 4,840.65 East China Mission � 8,911.96 China Mission Tr. School.. 4,269.60 West China Mission � 4,669.71 � Central China Mission 20,069.12 South China Mission � 24,445.20 Japan Mission � 15,683.30 Korea Mission � 17,212.31 Philippine Mission � • • � 9,017.25 Malaysian Mission � 13,164.31 Manchuria � 2,602.58 Bahamas Mission � 267.00 Brazil Union Conference � 11,633.52 Cuban Mission � 4,325.00 Hawaiian Mission � 1,000.00 Haytien Mission � 2,300.00 Indian Union Mission � 66,000.00 Mexican Mission � 8,893.19 Porto Rican Mission � 1,986.74 South African Union Conference � 40,000.00 South American Union Conference � 25,000.00 West Indian Union Conference............• • � 15,385.78 Departments: Executive, Educational, Missionary, Volunteer, Medical, Publishing, Home Missionary, Sabbath School, Harvest Ingaithering � 51,500.00 Missionary, Aippointee, Salary and General � -Laborers 13,500.00 General Conf. Corporation � 25,000.00 � Emergency Fund 75,000.00 (Special Appropriations � 30,000.00 Total Appropriations � $508,746.92 A glance will reveal to the reader that the field thus covered is a vast one. Our missionaries are al- ready in these, countries and must be sustained. In many instances they are suffering for the necessities of life in this critical time. The thought of having opportunity to help in a cause like this, and in a time like this, is certainly inspiring. The sum of $508,000 seems like it a large amount, at first thought, to be spending, but is a marvelous thing that this work should have spread so rapidly in so few years, and it seems that this amount of money is not large when it is considered what it has to cover. The Mission Board depends on what is known as the twenty-cent-a-week fund for the support of this great missionary enterprise. Fifteen cents of this WESTERN CANADIAN TIDINGS � 3 twenty is set apart entirely for foreign missions. This amount coming as it does makes it possible to carry the message to lands afar. 0 what 'a time is this we are living in. What mighty issues and happenings have rushed into the world's arena within the last four months; things which the prophets of the Bible have warned us would mark the closing work of human probation and the final strug- gles of the powers of earth. Let us keep pace with the message. � H. S. SHAW. �0 � "THE CROSS AND ITS SHADOW" In these stirring times when the minds of men are so completely filled with contemplation of the fearful war scenes being enacted in the Eastern world, and when so much of current literature treats on the sub- ject of warfare, it is refreshing to welcome a new book which turns the mind away from the warlike scenes of earth to the far more important work of salvation being carried on by our blessed Lord in the sanctuary above. "The Cross and Its Shadow" presents the plan of redemption as shadowed in the ancient temple ser- vice and by the Leviticallaws and ceremonies, in clear, simple language. The subject is brought within the easy comprehension of every reader. The perusal of this book will greatly stimulate interest in a subject which to many has been dry and uninteresting. The meaning of many forms and ceremonies connected with the Jewish service is explained. The author is Elder S. N. Haskell. Price, $1.50 in cloth. We be- lieve that the reading of this book will bring added information and blessing to every heart. Manitoba Conference Office Address, 290 Bannerman Ave., Winnipeg, Manitoba. President, E. M. Chapman; Secretary-Treasurer, B. L. Grund- set; Sabbath-school SecretarY, Lizzie Nickel; Tract Society Secretary, B. L. Grundset; Educational and Missionary Volunteer Secretary, Mrs. E. M. Chapman. TIME TO WORK "Behold now is the accepted time, behold now is the day of salvation." Brethren, was there ever a better time to work for the salvation of our friends than now?" It is generally believed that this war marks a great crisis. Some think it will bring the end of the world, and others that it will usher in the reign of peace so greatly desired and of which so much has been said. It certainly is an opportune time to get Bible truth before the people, and the abundance of reading matter that is coming from our presses which is right to the point and just what the world needs, makes it very easy for each one to do something. We have realized for some time the need of all taking some part in this great work. Our individual salvation depends upon it. Shall we not hasten to fall in line with the body of this people, and do all we can to held up the light? Doubtless you are aware of the new Extra of the Review, called the "Eastern Question Extra." This ought to be scattered everywhere. The price is one- half cent each. The Watchman and the Signs of the Times also contain excellent articles right to the point. Now when the Lord has given us this precious mes- sage and we know it is time for the world to have it in its fullness, let us awake and arise as one man to the work and be as faithful as the soldiers who fight with carnal weapons. I trust all our Manitoba brethren will 'take some time each week to devote to this kind of work. And do not forget the Harvest Ingathering work. There is still a good supply of papers at the office for any who wish more. Shall we not keep at it until we have readied the goal of $5.00 per member? May God bless our people in Manitoba. E. M. CHAPMAN. 0 � MANITOBA NOTES We have a good supply of Harvest Ingathering Reviews at the office. Order, if you have not been supplied. Elder Dirksen is visiting his family in Portland, Oregon, for a few weeks. We expect him back the last of December. Brother Grundset is still improving, and we expect him back at the office early in December. Elder Chapman spent Sabbath and Sunday, November 21 and 22, at Brandon. Elder Shaw and Brother Brigham made us a short call on their return from Washington, D.C. It is a great encour- agement to meet our brethren occasionally. Elder Chapman's work has been broken into by the sickness of his little boy, who is in the hospital with diph- theria, but is reported' doing well. We have two new Sabbath-keepers in Winnipeg,—One, a real estate dealer, and the other a lady whose husband is already interested. Brother Meikel is still scattering books and magazines. He seems to sell his usual number in spite of the war and hard times, and has many very interesting experiences. Elder Robb expected to have baptism at Brandon, •Sab- bath, November 21. We are very glad to learn that the work at Brandon is •getting a permanent foothold. The German church at Winnipeg expect to hold their services in the English church building hereafter, Their Sabbath meeting will be in the morning. Have you been out with the Harvest Ingathering Re- view? If not you are missing a good experience, and failing to do your part in raising the 8573.94 we are behind on the twenty-cent-a-week funds. Brother Manfull has been spending some time in Mani- toba, delivering books for the boys who returned to school before they could do their deliveries. He also spent a few days at Hutchinson, visiting the Danish-Norwegian Semi- nary in the interest of the canvassing work. British Columbia Conference Office Address, 1708 Maple Street, Vancouver, B.C. President, J. G. Walker; Secretary-Treasurer, J. B. Giddings; Sabbath-school Secretary, Bertha Lofstad; Tract Society Secretary, J. B. Giddings; Miss'onary Volunteer Secre- tary, Lydia Stickle; Field Secretary, E. R. Potter; Missionary Secretary, Bertha Lofstad. HOME MISSIONARY WORK Over a month has passed since the opening of the Home Missionary Campaign, October 1st. This work began with the special Home Missionary Series of the, Signs of the Times, according to the following resolu- tion passed at the North American Division Council held at Loma Linda, March 25, 1914: "That large clubs of the "Signs of the Times" be solicited from our churches by those in charge of the work, and that we make the goal for the circulation of this paper not less than an average of two copies for each church member." We hope that all, both members of our churches and 4 � WESTERN CANADIAN TIDINGS isolated members, who have not taken a part in this will do so. Two copies of the Signs for six months for each member to use in missionary work is the goal set. What a wonderful work this will mean. Next to, be taken up and contemporary with the work with the Signs is the Harvest Ingathering Cam- paign. All will want a part in this; for as the work is difficult, so in proportion is the reward great. No one taking part in this Harvest Ingathering work can fail of receiving a blessing themselves and being a blessing to others—how many others only eternity will tell. Tract work is to form an important part of the Home Missionary Campaign, and it is suggested that each church member circulate at least one tract a day. Surely it is not too much to ask of every believer in these solemn times. After compiling our Report of Home Missionary Work for last quarter, I compared it with the report of the previous quarter and found a most remarkable increase; and yet it is not strange that our missionary work should so increase when we consider the times in which we are living. � I will give just a few items .from both reports. June 30 � September 30 Number persons reporting � 71 � 163 Letters 'written � 135 341 Missionary visits � ... • • ............ • • 132 674 Bible readings � 72 342 Papers sold � 2377 5253 Books lent or given away � 69 *4 Tracts lent or given away � 614 2927 Hours of Christian help work• 115 1282 Number conversions � 1 11 From one church, where they do not have a minis- ter, the Missionary Secretary,sends this report: "There has been a splendid work done this quarter. The Lord has worked a mighty work in saving souls. There are nine new Sabbath-keepers as a result of the Bible readings given." We greatly appreciate the help of our Church Mis- sionary Secretaries in promptly sending in their re- ports, thus enabling us to see this increase of mission- ary activity. But this is only a beginning. Only eleven of our nineteen churches reported, and when we receive reports from the other eight also (as we hope to at the close of this quarter), we shall look for a report still more encouraging. No, we shall never be satisfied until the Message has gone to the utter- most parts of the earth and the work is finished. BERTHA LOFSTAD, Conf. Miss. Sec'y. THE BRITISH COLUMBIA CONFERENCE The thirteenth annual session of the British Columbia Conference of Seventh-Day Adventists will be held at Pitt Meadows, B.C., December 26-30, 1914. The purpose of meet- ing is the election of officers for the ensuing year and the transaction of such other business as properly belongs to the conference. Services are to be held in the church Friday at 7.30 p.m., and the first meeting for organization, appointment of committees, etc., will be held the following evening at 7.30. Each church in the conference is entitled to one delegate and an additional delegate for every ten members. A full delegation is desired from all our churches. J. G. WALKER, President. J. B. GIDDINGS, Secretary. BRITISH COLUMBIA CONFERENCE ASSOCIATION The British Columbia Conference Association will hold its annual meeting in the church at Pitt Meadows, B.C., in conjunction with the regular meeting of the Conference, announced for December 25-30, 1914. The first meeting of the Association will convene Monday, December 28, 1914, at 11.00 o'clock a.m. 'Officers for the ensuing year should be elected and other business transacted that properly be- longs to the Association. 3. G. WALKER, President. J. B. GIDDINGS, Secretary. Saskatchewan Conference Office Address, Box 244, Regina, Saskatchewan. President, A. C. Gilbert; Secretary-Treasurer, U. Wissner; Religious Liberty Secretary, 0. 0. Farnsworth; Tract Society Secretary, U. Wissner; Field and Missionary Secretary, L. A. Philpott; Missionary Volunteer Secre- tary, J. V. Maas; Sabbath-school Secretary, Mrs. A. C. Gilbert; Educational Secretary, A. C. Gilbert. A WEEK OF SPECIAL PRAYER The call to earnest prayer is most urgent at this time. When all around is heard "the sound of the trumpet,' and indescribable slaughter of human lives is being perpetrated' by the demon war; when the foundations of civilization are being violently shaken by constant tread of armies marching to the most dreadful struggle that has ever been recorded in human history ; when we realize that this picture is an accu- rate response to God's prophetic word, and shows that we are at the last turn in the road to the kingdom, it seems that we as a people waiting for the return of our Redeemer ought to be engaged in solemn prayer much of the time. Prayer draws the soul near to God. It enables him to see his defects in the light of the perfect character of Jesus. The power of the Holy Spirit enters the heart of the praying one, and makes him submissive,— leading him gently on in the work of perfection. The week of prayer for 1914, set apart by this de- nomination, is December 12-19. Special readings for this time have been prepared, and are found in the Review, dated November 12. We hope that everyone will have a copy of this paper, so he may have the readings for himself. If you do not 'have a copy, please send to the office for one. The elders and leaders of our local churches will take special interest in 'this week of prayer and arrange for the meetings during this period. It is hoped that our churches can meet every day for study and prayer, but where it is not possible to do this, it is quite likely that meetings every other day can be, appointed. Our scattered Sabbath-keepers may arrange an hour each day when they can lay aside their ordinary work and spend this time in studying the readings and prayer to God. This week of prayer season may be made a most precious opportunity for all to come close to their Saviour. Let us seek for complete victory over sin, and so be prepared for the fulness of God's blessing which he has promised to his people at this time. At the close of the week of prayer the offerings to missions should be received and immediately forwarded to the conference office, so that it can be sent on to the needy fields. We hope that a liberal offering will be received by this conference. We are glad to see the sacrifices of our loyal brethren, even though we WESTERN CANADIAN TIDINGS are passing through "hard times." The work is soon to close, and we all must have a part in helping to finish it. Those who cannot go to preach to the people in darkness can give of their means, and God will re- ward with his blessing. The appointments for the week of prayer are as follows :— Rouleau and East Regina—Milan Ostoics. Wald'heim and Rosthern—Oscar Ziprick. Sonningdale—O. 0. Farnsworth. North Battleford—C. J. Rider. Fox Valley and Prussia—C. Sulzle. Queen Centre—T. T. Babienco. Macrorie—W. G. Forshaw, Fenwood—D. D. Neufeld. Swift Current—G. F. Hess. Hanley—Wm. Rowse. Titanic—Oscar Metlicke. • Hillesden—O. E. Lidgren. Dundurn and Sunset—A. C. Gilbert. McLean and Regina—M Mackintosh. It is probable that some of these appointments will have to be changed a little, on account of some cir- cumstances that may arise. If, these changes have to be made we are sure that our brethren and_sisters will bear with us ; for we want to do just the very best for the benefit of all. •It has been a great perplexity to know 'how to meet the appointments for the week of prayer, when we have so few laborers. We have had to ask some of our lay-brethren to help us out. Let us all remember that the success of this period of special prayer does not depend upon persons, but upon the consecration of the heart to full obedience to 'the will of Christ. Let us all make room for the working of the Holy Spirit upon the heart, and we will have a blessed experience during the week of prayer. A. C. GILBE.RT. p � CHURCH INSTITUTES The following appointments complete the list of church institutes which are being held throughout this conference :— Dundurn December 10-13 Sunset � PP 14-17 'McLean • • .... • • � .......... 18-21 Rouleau PP 25-28 Fenwood ..... ....• • • 31.-Jan. 3 We have greatly appreciated the hearty co-operation of our brethren and sisters where we have been, in our institute work. The, spirit of missionary work is taking hold of nearly every believer, and a feeling of deep consecration as a natural sequence is bringing in a power that is going to prove a mighty factor in the giving of the message of salvation to 'the peoples of this province. We need your earnest prayers that God will gra- ciously bless the united labors of Pastor J. V. Maas, Brother U. Wissner and myself as we go from church to church in th, special interest of more fully organ- izing our churches for the work of God. A. C. GILBERT. � O � TO THE WORKERS' BAND DEAR CHILDREN,— I am sure you will be much interested in this letter from Brother Butterfield, who has charge of the work in Korea. You remember at the camp-meeting we decided we would raise money for a worker in Korea this year, so you will be pleased to know the name of the one we are to support and something about him. This is what Brother Butterfield says : "The 'worker that I m going to select for you is a young man about 26 years old. His name is Kim Syok Young. If you should speak to him you would not address him as Mr. Young, but would say Kim. Syok Young Se (Mr.). Kim is the surname and always spoken first, but you could not say Kim Se alone, but must use his given name as well. But as I am writing to you in English, I will call him Mr. Kim, even tho I would not speak to him in this way. "I have known Mr. Kim almost six years. This is the way I became acquainted with him. We had just arrived in Korea and were living at Soonan, where our school is lo- cated. At that time there were only three American fami- lies in the Korean field and we all lived at the same place. School had started and one day one of the young men told me thorough 'an interpretor that there was a young man in his village who was very poor but had been a faithful Ohristian ever since he had learned the truth, and that he was very anxious to go to school. But he had no way to earn 'his board, and I was asked to furnish him a little work. Well, we had to carry our water for some distance and, too, we had no washing machine, and as he was so anxious to work we let him come and carry the water and help with the washing-on washdays, so that -Mrs. 'Butterfield would have more time to study, the language. We only paid him $1.50 per month, but this was enough to buy his food. His mother and !wife sent him his clothes. "He studied on until spring. But then he would have to earn more or return home, as his mother and wife were not able to farm alone, and they must have some way to live. We had become quite attached to him by this time and he had been in school long enough to have a great desire to continue his work, that he might be able to ,help give this message to his people. "He asked me if we would not give 'his wife work in the house 'and let 'him continue to carry 'water and work in the garden, so he could go on in school, We consented and he went 'to move his wife and mother to our village. It was only a few days until they were all back. -His wife had never seen an American house before, so of course she had not seen chairs, tables, beds, stoves, etc. It was all strange to her and she was strange to us, But it was not long before we had learned to like her very much, and she and my wife would study the language together, so in a short time she was able to read her Bible. Her name is Kim Sin Sil. Sin Sil means earnestness. "She staid with us for about three years and then Mr. Kim was asked to go out preaching, so Sin Sil had to leave our home. She seemed like one of our own family and it was hard to let her go, 'but the work of giving this message of the soon coming Saviour causes us to be willing to part with dear friends here that the work may be quickly fin- ished. "Now you cannot wonder that I am so interested in this young man and his 'wife, and that I have selected him as the one you will help to support. He is getting $138 per year. I have been thinking that perhaps the children in the Saskatchewan Conference would be glad to raise $9.00 more than they raised last year and 'make one-half of Brother Kim's salary for a year. "In another letter I will tell you about their little boy and girl—Jacob and Esther. But I must tell you one more thing before I close. When Kim ,Syok Young Was only 15 years old he first heard about the Sabbath and the true God. He at once gave his heart 'to God and wanted :to 'be a Christian. His parents were heathen and so were his older brothers, and they were all apposed to him. He was abused very much. Sometimes when he had gone to bed on their hard floor with a little block of wood for a pillow, the only pillow most Koreans have, one of his brothers would throw their own. block-pillow at his head. He would often .have, to go out even in the cold winter and stay until his brothers had gone to sleep." C. L. BUTTERFIELD, Seoul, Korea. WESTERN CANADIAN TIDINGS Now, children, does not this make you very much interested in "Mr. Kim," our missionary? You noticed what was said about the salary. Last year we raised $60.00, which was to support a native teacher in Africa for a year, but they get more in Korea, so it would take $138.00 to support one a year, there. I fear we might not be able to raise that amount in that time. But I wrote Brother Butterfield that if all went well we would send $69.00, which would pay Mr. Kim's salary for six months. Some of you have not sent in your money yet, I guess, but perhaps we will hear from you before so very long. I trust you are all getting along nicely and that you have not forgotten the good lessons we had at the comp meeting about studying the Bible, etc. Be good children and learn all you can of the Bible and do not let it get lost among other things. Do you remember? I would like to hear from you whenever you feel like writing. MRS. A. C. GILBERT. Alberta Conference Office Address, Lacombe, Alberta. President, H. Humann; Secretary-Treasurer, F. L. Hommel; Educational Secretary, J. I. Beardsley; Missionary Volun- teer Secretary, A. Pond; Field and Missionary Secretary, R. P. Mooney; Sabbath-school Secretary, Miss H. G. Mc- Culloch; Tract Society Secretary, F. L. Hommel; Religious Liberty Secretary, W. A. Clemenson. WAR LITERATURE The publication of a second Review War Extra dealing principally with the Eastern question, brings to the door of every child of God in Alberta another splendid opportunity for reaching the hearts of neigh- bors, relatives and the general public, with the message for this trying hour of earth's history. In these solemn moments of time, crowded with trouble and disaster, the Lord's people stand facing the wide open door of opportunity. It seems to the writer that here is a test by which our God can deter- mine who of his professed children are the real willing light-bearers that he designs each one to be. Sooner than we realize this door will close. Those who now enter and experience the joy of working with Christ will of a surety gain strength wihch will enable them to stand after it has closed and forever shut off the blessed privileges of labor Which surround us today. Thousands of copies of the first war extra were scattered throughout the province, and no doubt some of them have begun a work in the hearts of people, which can be continued in no better way than by following up with the next issue. If every believer within the borders of Alberta would spend 25c for fifty copies, this soul-stirring second edition could be circulated by the tens'of thousands, and those who have carefully studied it will agree that a copy of it should be placed in every home in the land. There will be wonderful blessings and sweet sur- prises in store for those who will engage in this work. The writer feels impressed that the day is not far dis- tant 'when someone will be heard testifying: "I was led into the truth through reading the Review War Extra. "Cast thy bread upon the waters: for thou shalt find it after many days." � T. S. BOWETT. REPORT OF THE ALBERTA SABBATH SCHOOLS Quarter Ending September 30 Name. Membership. 13th Sab. Off. Total Offering Botha � 20 $11.10 Caetor � 7 $ � .70 10.65 Calgary � 38 12.22 58.61 Claresholm 18 4.25 16.90 Comrey � 12 1.90 5.00 Clive � 26 8.30 36.45 Didsbury � 21 2.15 14.45 Dakota � 14 .55 3.00 Edmonton � 52 10.31 62.32 Granum � 20 8.60 Harmat tan 33 2.40 21.45 Hawksdale 15 7.45 Hazelwood � 14 2.00 5.13 Hanna � 6.00 Neapolis � 17 2.50 11.65 Olds � 16 5.00 3.35 Leduc � .... 24 2,55 25.30 Steveville � Stavely � ...... 6 5.00 20.05 Sunny Hill � .... 20 6.85 22.75 Vermilion � 33 15.40 35.00 Wainwright .. • • 5 3.55 Winnifred � 15 4.25 10.32 Lacombe 106 18.65 132.94 Markerville 12 2.00 Boyne Lake • • � 9 :50 4.60 Beiseker � 31 5.15 11.40 Calgary Ger. � 32 47.25 Carbon � 27 4.50 6.90 Josephsburg Leduc Ger. � 26 5.70 26,10 Midnapore � 26 15.30 49.40 Rosebud � 65 73,45 Trochu � .. • •.• • • • 10 .60 15.90 Thelma � 17 4.25 17.60 'Lewisville � 32 28.93 Manville � Burnt Lake � 11 3.50 12.00 Coronation � 50 5.90 Loyalist � 34 9.00 Home Dept. .. • • 138 44.60 99.20 980 $189.08 $946.65 This is the best report we have had this year. Each quarter we get a little more. Now let us make the closing quarter the banner one for the year. Remem- ber our aim for 1914 is $4,000.00. We have yet to raise over $1,000.00, or a little over the amount re- ceived last quarter. Can we do it? There never was a time in the history of this work when funds were so much needed. The Thirteenth Sabbath, December 26th, offers an excellent opportun- ity. Only by taking hold of this great privilege with real earnestness can we reach the goal. A copy of Chain Letter No. 3 has been mailed to each member of the Home Department Sabbath School. If you do not receive one, write at once and another will be sent. I am indeed glad to see the interest taken in this letter. The "links" are always very en- couraging. Different ones have statedcthat they were glad to know they were not the only persons who had to spend Sabbath alone. There are other isolated Sabbath-keepers from whom we would be glad to hear and whom we know would be encouraged by uniting with us in the study of the Sabbath School lessons. Let us hear from such persons. H. GERTRUDE MCCULLOCH. WESTERN CANADIAN TIDINGS � 7 ALBERTA NOTES Elder Humann has recently visited the Russian churches at Coronation and Loyalist. Elder Halsvick, accompanied by Brother Everson of Sedgewick, recently called at the office. The former is now laboring in the Comrey district, south of Medicine Hat. Extra copies of the Week of Prayer number o•f the "Re- view and Herald" have been received at the office, and we will gladly mail them upon request to anyone who has been overlooked. NOW IS THE TIME to send in an order for copies of the second edition of the Review War Extra. Only 1/2c. each. Plan to circulate a large n'um'ber, or, if you wish, send us 25c. and we will see that fifty copies are placed in the field. Order through Alberta Tract Society. Work in the Harvest Ingathering Campaign is nicely progressing. We trust that it will continue throughout the year. Reports from those who have been actively engaged in the work are encouraging, the most noticeable feature being the willingness of the people to give of their means for the support of missions, in these hard times. We are pleased to note that the following who served in the field as col•porteurs, during the past season, are now enrolled as students in the Academy: Maggie Burgess, Martha Huther, Isabel Repp, Bertha Gillbank, Alma An- derson, Rolbina Adams, Melvin Milne, Sam Shafer, Robert Kitto, Cal Smith and James Wagner. After a season of toil in the great harvest field there is nothing more re- freshing to the soul than to "come apart and rest awhile," where strength can be renewed and courage regained for greater activity in the future. Another of our colporteurs, Brother Jalmar Johnson, who has just completed a' de- livery of "Patriarchs," is spending a few days at home, after which he intends to re-enter the field. ACADEMY NOTES Sister W. S. Patterson, of Stettler, visited in Rosedale a few days last week. Letters from Professor Beardsley indicate that he is en- joying his vacation on the farm in Iowa. Elder C. A. Burman has been giving us a series of in- teresting chapel talks on the present war situation in the light of the Bible. Lulu Anderson, daughter of Elder A. C. Anderson, Har- mat.tan, has been spending a few days visiting her friend Georgie Middleton, of Rosedale. A good portion of ice has (been cleared of the snow, and skating is now taking the attention of all during the "play hour." Brethren W. G. McCready and George Shankel are breaking in a team of colts. The Academy will have six teams to break during the winter. The new system of 'boarding is giving better satisfaction as the school year progresses. It was found at the close of the first month that students were boarding on an aver- age as cheaply or cheaper than in years past. By this new plan some will be able to go through school for less cash than heretofore, while it may cost some a little more. There are eleven tables in the dining-room at present, sufficient to accomodate 88. At the close of the first month it was found that there were 125 in attendance. This was 25 more than were en- rolled the last day of the first month one year ago. This is centainly encouraging, considering the fact that this year money is hard to secure. The management are endeavoring 'to work on a cash basis this year and hope that the patrons will co-operate with them in• the same. The enrolment has now reached 135, and several more have written that they expect to 'be with us as soon as possible. Among the latest arrivals are: George Polinkas, Harvey Braun, Robert Kitto, Herman Hanson, Madge Smith and Rose Wagner, of Al- berta; Bennie Clark, of. Saskatchewan, and Harry Casey, of British Columbia. BEISEKER NOTES The church school has been in session a month •and a half. The enrolment has reached fifty-five, with prospects of more. We are of good courage. October 28th, Brother J. K. Fish met with us. He spoke through a translator to our German brethren in the afternoon, and without translation in the even- ing. We greatly enjoyed his visit. Sabbath, the seventh of November, Elder H. H. Humann was with us and spoke twice. He gave good counsel on various phases of church and school work. He showed how impossible it is for the public school to train our children for eternity. It was the privilege of the writer to visit the Baptist colony, who have a church about six miles from ours, Sunday, November 8th, and was asked by the leader to'address the congregation. The Lord helped in de- livering a message on "Genuine Sanctification." Thank God there is power in the Gospel to save to the utter- most. The students that left for the Alberta Industrial Aedemy are sendirig encouraging reports. Sam Leiske says: "I am enjoying the school better than I ever did before." � `C. C. NEUFELD. 0 MARRIED On Thursday evening, October 22, at the residence of the writer, near Lacombe, Riley J. Ausman and Bessie Easton were united in marriage. Brother and Sister Ausman will be recognized as former well- known students of the academy, and Brother Ausman as one of our faithful colporteurs. They will make their home at Tofield. � P. P. ADAMS. �0 � THE KIND OF YOUNG MEN WE WANT IN OUR SCHOOLS A pays-as -he-goes young man, A dice-never-throws young man, A clean-in-his-talk, Erect-in-his-walk, Not-in-debt-for-his-clothes young man, A promptly-ontime young man, A getup-and-071mb young man•, A willing-to-work, A never-will-shirk, A waste-not-a-dime young man. A look-you-in-the-eye young man, A never-say-die young man, A ready-right-now, Or sure-to-dearn-how, Not a give-up-and cry young man. A stick-to-•his-job young man, Not a follow-the-mob young man, A sure-to-succeed, (Heaven favors the breed) A get-up-and-climb young man•, —The New Education. "A good friend is too severely won to be lightly set aside. We should hold him and cherish him, willing to receive his criticism as well as his praise, and eager to turn both to our profit." extern Tattabian things Issued hi-weekly by the Western Canadian Union Confer- ence of Seventh-Day Adventists, at Calgary, Alberta. Canada. 111 8 � WESTERN CANADIAN TIDINGS Price Fifty Cents a Year Entered as second-class matter at the Post Office of Regina, Saskatchewan, September 17, 1912; at Calgary, Alberta, April 3, 1914. All matters intended for/publication should be addressed to Western Canadian Tidings, Box 1320, Calgary, Alberta. A. H. BRIGHAM � Editor Western Canadian Union Conference Directory Office Address, Box 1320, Calgary, Alberta. President, H. S. Shaw; Secretary-Treasurer, A. H. Brigham; Field Agent, W. L. Manfull; Auditor and Missionary Secre- tary, A. H. Brigham; Educational and Missionary Volun- teer Secretary, J. I. Beardsley; Medical Missionary Secre- tary, F. L. Hommel; Religious Liberty Secretary, H. S. Shaw. Executive Committee: H. S. Shaw, A. H. Brigham, H. Humann, J. G. Walker, E. M. Chapman, A. C. Gilbert, W. L. Manfull, J. I. Beardsley and F. L. Hommel. We are sorry to learn that Elder J. J. Rottacker, of British Columbia, who has been confined with sickness for several months, is still in a very serious condition. We are sure the readers of the Tidings will remember Elder Rottacker ili their petitions to the Divine Healer. Elder Shaw returned last week from Washington, D.C., where he attended the Fall Council of the Gen- eral and North American Division Conferences. He was accompanied from Regina by Sister Shaw, who has been visiting their daughter, Mrs. A. C. Gilbert. Brother W. L. Manfull has finished his work of delivering books in the Manitoba Conference and has visited the Danish-Norwegian Seminary, at Hutchin- son, Minnesota, in an effort to secure canvassers for the coming season. He is now at the Alberta Academy in company with Elder Shaw, starting students' can- vassing bands. We rejoice to learn of the activity of our people in circulating our truth-filled publications. Never before have the publishing houses reported such large sales of their magazines, tracts and specials. Word just comes from the Pacific Press telling of the demands made on that house. The Signs Magazine is growing in favor with many. Fifty thousand copies a month are being sold. Their new tract, "Questions and Answers on the Eastern Question," while brief, is to the point and clear. One Conference, after seeing a copy, ordered 20,000. � • "Beyond the Shadow" is a booklet of original verse (96 pages), dedicated to "shadowed lives" or those "knowing sorrow." It is just the thing for the shut- in, the mourner, the disconsolate one, and the one who is weary and heavy laden. It shows bow the shades of night flee away before the morning's golden glow ; how troubles are forgotten while "looking forward" : how disappointments are but the "change of kev"— the prelude to "sweeter strains. diviner melody." It makes an attractive gift. Prices: Leather, $1.25 ; Cloth, 75c ; Paper, 45c. Address Miss Pearl Wag- goner, Hinsdale, Ill. A MARINE'S STORY A young man recently came direct to the Signs office from a United States naval prison. Here is his story: Becoming dissatisfied with the moral influence of naval life, he deserted, was captured, court-martialed and sentenced to one year in prison. Credits were eceived for good behavior and he was released after serving ten months of his time. While incarcerated he made the acquaintance of another young man, to whom the Signs of the Times was being sent. Together they read the paper and studied the Bible. After reading one paper it was difficult to wait with patience for the next. Although formerly a Catholic, this young marine now understood and believed the message, and determined to walk in the light after obtaining his freedom. And so he is with us today. His prison companion is looking for- ward to the day when the doors will 'swing open to him also, so he may enjoy his two-fold liberty—in Jesus and from prison. Surely the Signs does bring people into the truth. 0 EDUCATION IN THE HOME No school can be what it ought to be without a solid backing in the home. Our good, loyal home people need to know more about the aims and char- acter of our school work. Many of them, too, ought to be teaching their children at home when no Chris- tian school is accessible, or when the children are yet too young to send to school. Our good magazine, Christian Education, is working earnestly to build up the interests of education in both the school and the home. It ought to visit monthly every Seventh-day Adventist home in the land, and it can for the very modest sum of one dollar a year. It is published by the General Conference for this very purpose. The November number is especially good. 0 � WHAT DO YOU CARRY IN YOUR POCKET? One thing that ought to be there all during the year 1915 is the five-cent pocket-edition of the Book of Matthew. Each member of the Sabbath-school should have a copy, as an aid in studying the lesson daily. The senior division greatly enjoyed the pocket-edition of the Book of Romans, but this time the children, too, may share in the pleasure. Teachers of children may well provide this five five-cent gift for their pupils, and encourage its use. FOR SALE I have a nine-room house and three acres of ground, with clear title, adjoining the property of the Alberta Industrial Academy at Lacombe, which I will sell on easy payments, or exchange for any kind of stock. For further information address J. M. Salsbury, 358 Carey St., Edmon- ton, Alberta. COOKING OIL—Shipped in five-gallion cans, at $5.75 each, f.oib. Vancouver or Revelstoke, B.C., and Calgary, Red Deed or Edmonton, Alberta. Special price by the barrel, Send orders to Enoch R. Wilson, 1329 Fourteenth Ave.W., Calgary, Alberta.