The Canadian Union •1VIESSENGER• Volume XI College Heights, . October 7, 1942. No. 8

Elder Clark to Continue they were willing to do some mission- The second camp was conducted by ary work, but were in doubt as to the Elder J. L. Buckwalter, with his good his Education value of some efforts. If you could staff of helpers, seven miles from Elder Alex Clark, who has been hire a preacher to preach for you 60 Oshawa. This camp site, owned by carrying on the field missionary sermons a year, would you be willing to the Kiwanis Club is almost ideal for secretary's work in the union for some pay 65 cents. You say, "If I could get junior camp. They have excellent years, has definitely decided to con- one that cheap, I would hire a dozen grounds, pleasant surroundings, and tinue his education at Emmanuel or more." That is just about what it suitable buildings. Forty-three juniors Missionary College, Berrien Springs, means when you send the Canadian enjoyed seven days of real. pleasure. Michigan. For some time Brother Signs to one of your neighbors. The One of the parents told me the other Clark has felt the urge of completing average Signs carries about five ser- clay that their boys cried after they his college work. After much study mons, and two or three sermonettes, were back a few days. They were and prayer about it, he has definitely besides other items of interest. On lonesome for the camp. decided to be released from his work that basis you can do your own Our third camp was held thirty- in the union. figuring. three miles north of Moncton, New Brother Clark has done faithful We have hundreds of isolated be- Brunswick, away from the crowd and work during the years. The work in lievers in . If every member traffic, a really fine place of quiet and his department has grown, and we would be responsible for a club of five, rest. Elder E. A. Beavon had spent have greatly appreciated the hard, thousands of homes would receive the many anxious hours making prepara- faithful work which he has rendered. message of Salvation. If I could sit by tions. With him he had a strong staff As Brother and Sister Clark and their your fire-side it would be easy to of workers. Oshawa Missionary Col- boys leave the Canadian Union, we convince you of the value of this type lege was represented by Elder C. 0 wish them Godspeed. We believe that of Missionary work. Now that that is Smith. He stayed right by and was a when Brother Clark gets through with not possible, will you do the next best real inspiration to the young people. his educational work he will again find thing, namely, read this article over Thirty-six volunteers hated to see the his way back into the regular organ- again, and get your paper and pencil week come to a close. The four boats ized work. and do a little figuring. When you at our disposal added greatly to the His successor will not be chosen send the Signs remember that the joy of this occasion. until the time of our full committee magazine will be sent for a whole Because of a conflict in my program, meeting, which will be held in con- year. Your order should be sent to the I was unable to be in Alberta when nection with the Fall Council, to be Book and Bible House of your local Elder Ackerman conducted his camp held in Cincinnati, Ohio, October Conference. Thank You. at Gull Lake. Reports coming in in- 20-27. We trust that the Lord will D. N. REINER dicate that it was the largest attend- help us find a capable man to carry ance ever. Parents—if you want to do forward the work that Elder Clark Camps something for that son or daughter has laid down. It was my privilege this summer begin now to save a few dollars for the W. B. OcHs to attend three M. V. Camps, and I 1943 camp in your conference. At should like to say a few words in their these camps we literally carry into Signs' Campaign favor. effect what the Spirit of Prophecy The first camp was held at Wat- meant.when it gave us this statement : For many years we have had the rous, Saskatchewan. Here Elder L. "The company they keep; the prin- privilege of reading the Canadian L. Reile, our enthusiastic leader, had ciples they adopt ; the habits they form Watchman and recommending it to assembled 66 young people. Manitou will decide the question of their use- others. There was some objection to Beach is one of the beauty spots of fulness here and their future dstiny." the name "Watchman" but now this Saskatchewan. For seven days we fol- D. N. REINER objection is removed. The new name, lowed a well-planned program of "Canadian Signs of the Times" should worship, study, work, and recreation. Word Edition Church appeal to everyone. Elder S. G. White, the president of Hymnal During this campaign every church the conference, took time to be with should make plans to pay for a large us for several days, which goes to The New Church Hymnal may number of subscriptions, thus letting show how he values these camps. now be had in the Word edition. our neighbors know who we are, what Canadian Junior College was repre- For a long time we have had inquiries we believe, and why we believe what sented by Professor and Mrs. Casey. as to why we did not sell a book we believe. Other workers were present and did which contained the words only. Time and time again, I have heard what they could to make our stay The publishers have gotten out our people express the thought that profitable, such an edition and it is now ready, 2 CANADIAN UNION MESSENGER

who they believe will be interested in The Canadian Union the message. Very special prices will Manitoba-Saskatchewan MESSENGER• be available during the campaign. Conference • 401 MacMillan Bldg., Saskatoon, Sask. Official Organ of the On September 26 seventeen addi- S. G. White President CANADIAN UNION CONFERENCE tional candidates went forward in the U. Wissner ----- Secretary-Treasurer Of Seventh-day Adventists Make wills and legacies payable to the Saskat- ordinance of baptism. Thus far 45 chewan Conference Association of Seventh-day Ad- Issued Hi-Weekly ventists, or the Manitoba Conference of the Seventh- have given public expression to their day Adventists. Subscription Price, 50 cents a year; Foreign. $1.00 faith in the third angel's message by Entered as second class matter at the post office at College Heights, Alberta, Canada, July 5, 1932. going forward in •Imptism. Elder Baptisms Printed by The College Press Reeves expects ten or twelve more College Heights. Alberta, Canada will be ready by October 10. At the time of the Man.-Sask. Youth's Camp a number of young H. A. Shepard Editor C. H. Casey ______Associate Editor On September 6 Elder Hurdon people expressed their desire for bap- Donald Lee Associate Editor had a baptism at Otter Lake, near tism. Some of these were baptized at Armstrong, where five candidates camp meeting, while others waited Canadian Union Conference were baptized. Some of the candi- until baptismal services could be ar- Box 396, Oshawa, Ontario dates have been brought up in Ad- ranged in their local churches. W. B. Ochs ______ President ventist homes and attended church On the Sabbath of October 19 the H. A. Shepard ______.... Secretary-Treasurer school ; others came in as a result of Macrorie church, with some members DEPARTMENTAL SECRETARIES meetings and Bible studies conducted from the Surbiton and Tugaske Com- D. N. Reiner H. M.. Ed., and M. by Brother George Toombs. pany, gathered to witness the baptism A. Clark Field Missionary C. G. Maracle Religious Liberty of four young people, three of which W. H. Roberts, M.D. Medical The church schools in British united with the Macrorie church. Columbia began the fall term with a Following this service the members very good attendance. Furthermore, again gathered at the church to cele- It contains no music, but has the words one new church school was added, in for all the hymns which are in the brate the ordinances of humility and Creston, where Elder C. C. Weis the Lord's Supper. larger book. has been laboring. Mrs. Ruby It may now be had in a red cloth a' In Saskatoon, the First Baptist Barrett-Lindgren is the teacher in church was rented for Friday evening $1.00, and in green paper binding at this new school. Brother Charles 65 cents. Send all orders to your Book October 25, where another baptismal Sterling and Miss Jeanette Soloniuk service was conducted, when four more and Bible House. report that both their rooms are filled C. L. PADDOCK youth were baptized. to capacity. We rejoice to see youth dedicate their life and strength to Christ and British Columbia Conference Miss Pauline Nagel, of Rest Haven pray that they shall be faithful wit- 234 West 13th Ave. Vancouver, B. C. Sanitarium, called in at the office. nesses for Him. She appears to be enjoying her vaca- W. A. Clemenson President L. L. REILE G. L. Sather ------Secretary-Treasurer tion here in the city. Make wills and legacies payable to the British Columbia Conference Association of Seventh-day News Notes!! Adventists. The Vancouver church is benefit- ing by an increased attendance, not Our evangelistic workers are happy only by the new converts from Elder this year in that the Ingathering pro- News Notes!! Reeves's effort but by many who have gram has so far advanced they feel arrived in Vancouver in order to work We have appreciated the visit of free to plan fall evangelistic cam- in the shipyards. Elder and Mrs. E. H. James and paigns. We are hopeful that in dis- family of China. They have taken tricts where bad road conditions and services in New Westminster, Van- Change of Address late harvesting have delayed the In- couver, and Victoria churches. gathering the church members will Through Elder James' ministry we For a long time there has been a prove their loyalty by completing have been led to appreciate more crying need for larger quarters for the task without evangelistic laborer's fully the magnitude of our task in the B. C. Book and Bible House and oversight. evangelizing the millions in China the B. C. Conference office. A short who have not yet heard the third time ago we were successful in ac- Elder L. M. Seltzer anticipates angel's message proclaimed. quiring an eight-roomed dwelling starting an evangelistic campaign in house admirably adapted to our needs. Winnipeg during the month of Oc- A few days ago we received the The location is good, being only three tober. He will be assisted by D. F. first issue of the Canadian Signs of bl9cks southeast of the city hall, which Neufeld and Brother J. A. Anderson, the Times. It is a very attractive is located in the residential area of and the Winnipeg English church magazine in its new form and should Vancouver. The building has an members. find its place in thousands of homes ,bundance of large windows which here in British Columbia. Our Con- /will provide ample light. Elder T. F. Balmer is preparing to ference has set as its goal one sub- By the time this issue of the Mes- carry through another hall effort in scription for every two members, but senger reaches you the new address the city of Regina this winter. we are sure that many of our people will be, 234 West 13th Ave., Van- will want to send more than one couver, B. C. Brother H. W. Bedwell is trying subscription to relatives, or friends, G. L. SATHER to locate a suitable opening when he CANADIAN UNION MESSENGER 3

can hold meetings in the Fort cellent, but in many northern parts ual feast prepared especially for William-Port Arthur district . of Jack frost has tried to work havoc. In Seventh-day Adventists. Western Ontario. We bespeak for other sections rain and snow have There was that fine article on tem- these brethren the earnest prayers of delayed harvesting. perance on the very first page; the all believers that the efforts will be "Heart to Heart" talk by the editor ; fruitful in the salvation of souls. Alberta Conference a very educational article on arche- ology's support of the Bible ; an Room 219 Birks Building Sunday, September 27, the Beaver article on the Bible; another on , Alberta Creek church held its Harvest Festi- "Guidance in Apostolic Times;" two C. W. Degering President val Anniversary. A very appropriate D. C. McFeters Secretary-Treasurer mission reports; the story of a boy in program was carried through and Make wills and legacies payable to the Alberta service and a praying church at home ; hundreds of people came to return Conference Association of Seventh-day Adventists. and then a number of other miscel- thanks and praise to God for the laneous articles from the field of an bounties received this year. About Boys in Service informative and inspirational nature. one hundred autos and wagons Of special interest was a four page brought the people to the place of We are anxious to secure the names report of "Providential Deliverances" rejoicing. A thank offering of about and addresses of all our Alberta by one of our evacuated eastern $140.00 was received for missions and Seventh-day Adventist boys who are workers in which is related the provi- credited to the Ingathering fund. now either in active service, at home dences of God in behalf of His people or overseas, and in the Alternative during the seige of Hong Kong, in the The week-end of September 19 Service Camps. We would appreciate internment camp, and then in con- Elders White and Babienco, and Bro- the boys themselves and also their nection with their final release and ther Wissner met with the Hazell parents supplying us with this in- the trip home. Dell church, and the following day formation as soon as possible. And this particular number of the anticipated meeting with the Stenen C. W. DEGERING Review is only a sample of the good church. While Brother Wissner got things that come every week to those through late Saturday night, the You May Have Lost who have this good paper in their elders got mud-bound and were un- homes. If you are not getting the able to meet their appointment on Something Review, you should place a year's Sunday. A few days ago, according to Press subscription right now on your "pri- reports, two women shoppers in a ority list." The rate is $3.00. That Many letters from Elder D. D. large Eastern department store found works out at slightly less than six Neufeld indicate that he has en- and returned to its owner a purse cents a copy. countered great difficulty in visiting containing a large sum of money. As C. W. DEGERING isolated believers throughout the nor- a reward for the return of the purse, thern sections of Saskatchewan. the owner gave each of the women a Circulate Our Literature Many roads are almost impassable gift of forty dollars. and very often horse power has had There are things of far more value A plan has been developed so that to supplement gas power to enable than a well-filled purse and far more you can contact the people of your him to reach scattered believers. easily lost. For instance, if you have neighbourhood with our literature and Our isolated believers greatly ap- not had the opportunity of reading the encourage them to enroll for a preciate Elder Neufeld's visits. Many September 24 -issue of the Review "Course in the Bible." You can now write of blessed refreshing his visits and Herald, you lost something that contact 100 people for only $2.50 or have brought. is not measureable in dollars and 1000 people for only $20.00. The cents. You lost the inspiration, en- Conference paying for all envelopes, Throughout most of Manitoba- couragement, indoctrination, and letters, etc. Those who manifest an Saskatchewan crop conditions are ex- stabilizing influence of a great spirit- interest can then be follewed up with

"Ilse 41a lest Past, the Soestote4 is ended and we are not saved." This will be the cry of many people when Je sus comes. We are living in the harvest time— let us work now for the Salvation of souls. "How grateful will the ransomed and glorified ones . remember those who were instrumental in their Salvation I No one will then regret his self- denying efforts and preservering labors." Volume 5, page 620. There is still time to send the Canadian Signs of the Times to your neighbors and friends. Ten or more subscriptions can be entered for only 55 cents each. Every church has a goal, every isolated person has a goal. Let us reach it quickly. Send all orders to Alberta Book and Bible House-219 Birks Building, Edmonton, Alberta. J. M. ACKERMAN Home Missionary Secretary 4 CANADIAN UNION MESSENGER the new Revised Home Bible Study is surely commendable. The follow- names of those reporting appear in the League Plan. Full details may be ing are the schools: Alberta Beach, bulletin each quarter. The Lord meets secured by writing J. M. Ackerman, Bridgeland, Cassils, Hines Creek, with these little groups scattered

219 Birks Building, Edmonton, Alta. Lacombe, Leduc English, Medicine throughout the Conference, for He 4 Many calls come to us regarding Hat, Rosebud English, Sexsmith, and has said, "Where two or three are literature for the foreign-speaking Tupper Creek, gathered together in my name, there people. We now have the Home Then twelve schools came under am I in the midst of them." Bible Study League Plan arranged for the "B" grade, having reached two of Matthew 18:20. Ukrainian, Russian and German the goals. They are, Derwent, Dids- MARY NEUFELD languages. A copy of this plan will be bury, , Foremost, Innis- sent upon request. Church Mission- free, Leaman, Leduc German, Leth- News Notes!! ary leaders also have this information bridge, Lindbergh, Red Deer, Stet- for their churches. Applications are coming in from tler, and . those planning to attend the lay Our literature is designed to carry Twelve schools reached one of the Preacher's Institute to be held soon. the last message of warning to a dying goals and received the "C" certifi- Write J. M. Ackerman for parti- world. Are we using it as much as cate. They are as follows: Bay Tree, culars. Here is a splendid opportunity we should? What will you do with Black Diamond, , Edmonton, to receive training that will make you the following challenging statement, Hilda, Millet, Peace River, Pobida, a greater soul winner. "God desires His servants to do their , Rockford full toward the unwarned inhabitants Bridge, and Wanham. We are anxious to secure the name of the cities, and especially toward May God bless all our officers, and address of every S. D. A. boy those who have come to these cities teachers, and members so they may re- serving in the Active Services or in from various nations of earth." ceive that blessing and accomplish the the Alternative Camps. Please send Whether people live in these cities, work He has for them through these this information to C. W. Degering, hills or plains they must hear the goals. 219 Birks Building, Edmonton, Alta., Message and our literature is pre- It is also encouraging to receive just as soon as possible. pared to give it. Let us use this new twenty-eight reports from the Con- contact plan, the Home Bible Study ference church including individual, This is the reading time of the League, the Canadian Signs of the group and family reports. As it would year. How is your subscription to the Times, our Crisis books in the Cir- be interesting to know just where these Review and Herald, Youth's Instruc- culation Library Plan, and our larger little schools are held, I shall give tor and other papers? If it is time for, subscription books to carry the Mes- the names and places: you to renew, do so now and do not sage to the people of Alberta. Let us Mrs. Rosalie B. Anderson, Nanton ; miss a single copy of these valuable help you get started. Write Andrew and Merilyn Anderson, papers. Every youth in Alberta should J. M. ACKERMAN Sedgewick; Lewis ;Bergey Family, have access to the Youth's Instructor. Home Missionary Secretary Gardenview; Mrs. P. Breslawski & A year's subscription makes an ideal children, Richmond Park ; Andy gift. Our M. V. Conference Lending Balazs family, Peace River ; Charles Library is also at your service. Read Baptism at Fekete, Tilley ; W. Gabrysh family, a good book a month, at least. On Sabbath, September 19, with Redwater ; Mrs. E. W. Graham & Bobby, Kelsey; Mrs. Sophie Hymanyk, The fall and winter bring a new the Fall sun smiling its benediction challenge to our Dorcas Societies. upon us, our Medicine Hat church Iron River; P. 0. Johnson family, Iddesleigh; Mr. & Mrs. A. McDon- There is much to be done in every members gathered on the banks of the locality and eternity alone will show to witness nell, Lougheed ; Mrs. L. C. Newsom & Harry, ; P. F. & Mrs C. what these societies are doing. If you a baptism at a gravel bar in its crystal ladies are not members now, will you waters. Six precious souls were buried A. Penstock, Ensign ; Mrs. H. R. Patton & Clifford, Eureka River; not become active members of your and arose to walk a new life in Jesus. Mrs. Hazel Peterson & Davey, Elk local Dorcas society at once ? They We thank God for this addition to need your help. our membership and feel confident Point; Mrs. Mary Peterson, Mirror; Elwin Penstock family & Mrs. Mc- that they will be real pillars of Cullough, Ensign ; Mrs. Kjersti Rud strength to our work in this city. Ontario-Quebec Conference & group, Provost; William Ramage, R. C. SHARMAN Box 337, Oshawa, Ontario Bow Island ; Mr. & Mrs. J. S. Sharp, A. E. Millner President Lacombe ; E. A. Johnstone family, J. C. Neithercut Secretary-Treasurer Alta. Sabbath School News Brownfield ; J. P. Johnson family, Make wills and legacies payable to the On- Iron River; Mrs. J. C. Lightfoot, tario Conference of Seventh-day Adventists.. It may be of interest to our readers ; Mr. and Mrs. W. Mela to know that ten Sabbath schools shenko, Flat Lake ; I. A. Williams Sharing Our Time in the Alberta Conference received family, Athabaska; Wilfred White- the Grade 'A" certificate for the head & V. Albrechts, ; Mr. In this message to the Conference second quarter. That means they & Mrs. E. Zimmerman, Gunn ; Floyd church members, the writer is not reached their membership, Daily C. Powell family, Bowden. unmindful of the fact that you are a Study and Offering goals. The offer- As we have a large number of "scattered flock," numbering approxi- ing in most cases being a ten percent isolated members, we invite you all mately three hundred and twenty-five increase rather than 25 cents a week to hold your Sabbath school and send believers. God has seen fit to permit per members. This accomplishment in your report once a quarter. The you to live in out-of-the-way places CANADIAN UNION MESSENGER 5

to witness for Him. Your homes are and we are sure it will appeal to our the outposts of His kingdom. believers in Ontario and Quebec. Maritime Conference The Master counsels: "Let your Special prices are being offered at this P. 0. Box 125, Sub. Blk., Moncton. N. B. light so shine before men that they time : Single subscriptions 65 cents, E. A. Beavon President five to nine subscriptions 60 cents S. E. White Secretary-Treasurer may see your good works, and glorify Make wills and legacies payable to the Eastern your Father which is in heaven." each, and ten or more subscriptions Canadian Union Conference Corporation of Seventh- It is simply amazing how little some 55 cents each. day Adventists. communities know about the truth. First Maritime Youth Camp Many regard us as Sabbatarians, but Elder Buckwalter visited three do not know much about the message churches on Sabbath September 19-- (Part one) as a whole. This is unfortunate. What Six Nations, Paris and Brantford. a challenge confronts our believers. Do Youth Camps Pay ? Ask any Why not begin now to evangelize your of the young people who attended the district! Plan your work, then under A new crisis book called "The Maritime camp August 26 to Sep- God's blessing work your plan. "All Rapture and the Anti-Christ" has tember 2, or any of the workers who for the gospel, the gospel for all." recently been published. It is one assisted in the daily program! In laying a good groundwork for of the best books we have ever pub- When, about a year ago, our Union further literature distribution, one of lished on this popular theory so M. V. Secretary suggested in one of the more pleasant ways is to take a widely taught by certain groups on his bulletins the possibility of a Youth bundle of Ingathering papers and visit the subject of the second coming of Camp in the Maritimes, there being every home in the vicinity. It will Christ. The price is 35 cents. It is no one but the Conference president take a little time to do this, but then well worth the money. We recom- to organize and plan for it, such an some time should be dedicated to the mend it to our people. undertaking seemed beyond the realms Lord's work. Invite the people to con- of possibility. Then the writer was tribute toward the mission program. asked to assist at a baptism in New Elder R. Ruhling of the General Work for results. The Lord will Glasgow. Providentially, a Baptist Conference visited the Chatham and bless. church was made available for the A number of the conference church Windsor churches on Sabbath, Sep- occasion. The next day a gentleman members have already raised the min- tember 19. Elder Millner met him in spoke to the writer on the train. He Chatham and accompanied him to ute-man goal of $12.30. This is coin- wondered if he had not seen me some- mendable. Your pastor deeply appre- Windsor. where "Could it have been at the ciates such loyalty. With God's help Baptist church in New Glasgow ?" let us endeavour to make this year's The Ingathering campaign is reach- I asked. "Why, yes." he said ; "I campaign the most fruitful in our ing out toward the $14,000 mark. happen to be the Reverend DeLong's experience. The world must hear the This is a record for the Ontario- brother." With that he sat down message of truth. Quebec Conference. beside the writer, and there ensued A. E. MILLNER a conversation in which the gentle- We were pleased to have Elder man told me of his work for young News Notes!! Ochs, the president of the Canadian people, and of a "Camp Wildwood," Union Conference take the church near McKee's Mills, Buctouche, N. Elder A. E. Miliner has returned B., which he was anxious to see used from an extended trip visiting with the services in London and St. Thomas, September 12. Two weeks previous by any organization interested in churches and isolated believers in young people. The charge, he said, Quebec. He called on Brother and to that Elder Ochs preached at the Windsor church. He was accompanied for the use of the camp would be Sister Ray White in Arvida, which is only $3.00 a day. 150 miles north of Quebec City. by Mrs. Ochs at each one of these services. Our brethren and sisters in A visit was paid to the camp, and 0. Though isolated and rarely seeing we found the facilities included, be- other members of the church they are these places were much pleased to have this visit from Elder and Mrs. Ochs. sides a large pavillion and dining of good courage and the Lord is bless- room, a kitchen, a spring of beauti- ./ ing them. fully fresh water, five boats, a flag Church schools are being conducted pole and flags, tables, benches, stoves, Immediately upon the return of in three churches in the conference and cooking utensils, several bunga- Elder Miliner to the office he and besides the church school at the college. lows built in the shade of evergreen Brother Neithercut went in to Tor- Miss M. Bresette is in charge of the trees, and even a few beds and mat- onto to arrange for radio service in West Toronto school, Miss M. Tod- tresses. Thinking there must have connection with the Reeves effort to be oran of the East Toronto school, and been a mistake about the rental fee held in Toronto. We hope our bre- Mrs. Oxford of the London school. of $3., inquiries were made by cor- thren are praying for a special bless- We hope next year to have several respondence, but the same figure was ing of God's Spirit to be given to the more schools in operation in the quoted. workers who will be connected with conference. Tentative arrangements were made this coming effort in Toronto. The Lord can work only through His for a Youth Camp at "Wildwood." Then camp meeting dates were people for the accomplishing of great "Do not sit down on SATAN'S changed, and it seemed the Youth things in the winning of souls. EASY CHAIR OF DO LITTLE, but arise and aim at the elevated Camp was "off". But again there The first copy of the Canadian standard which is your privilege to was correspondence, and new dates Signs of the Times has been printed attain."—"Test." Vol. 1, p. 241. approved. 6 CANADIAN UNION MESSENGER

Our Union M. V. Secretary felt News Notes!! The Maritimes will be well repre- a camp without the teaching of some sented at Oshawa Missionary College craft would be unsatisfactory. But Sabbath, September 12, Elder this coming school term, for we are Beavon preached in the Halifax hearing of preparations being made who did we have in the Maritimes 4 qualified to teach a craft ? We could church in the morning, after taking by our young people from all corners think of no one. Then, in casual the Friday evening Young People's of our conference—even over on conversation with Sister Gray of service; and in the afternoon met with Prince Edward Island— to attend Moncton, the writer discovered she the group at Fox Point. The follow- college. On Saturday night, Sept. 26, had learned "basketry" in school. ing week end he spent with the be- a farewell was given in Moncton at Could she teach it? Mrs. Gray was lievers at Lake George. While wait- the home of Mrs. E. Taylor in honor not so sure about that, but at least ing for the train at Prince Wm. of Misses Sheila Robertson, Muriel she could try. A book on basketry Station, he made a hurried call on a Findell and Grace Graves who are was procured. Then it was discovered man who has given regularly to the leaving shortly to attend college. the necessary reed for making baskets Ingathering work, and this year the They were each presented with a 1 was a product of the Far East and donation was increased to $40. Elder Church Hymnal. could not be secured. Three different and Mrs. Beavon and family spent firms stated the same thing. Then the week end of September 26 at One week in Halifax Mr. Enoch one firm admitted they had a very Charlottetown, P. E. I. On Monday Anderson canvassed 41 hours, took limited supply. We ordered it, and evening Elder Beavon showed stere- $258. in sales, and collected $94 in got it! And so we had our craft. optican pictures of mission work in deposits. This has been his outstand- Africa. Mrs. Beavon gave the mis- Another problem arose. The rail- ing week during the summer, but sion talk in Sabbath School. In the way company had quoted us special every week his sales have been very after-service Elder Beavon spoke on reductions on fares for a party going good. Mr. Wesley Brown is canvass- "Preparation for the Day of Visita- from Moncton to McKee's Mills. ing in Truro at the present time, and tion," emphasizing the necessity of With camp time getting quite close, is reporting very good sales. Mr. declaring total war against all the it was discovered there was only one Wimer is helping Miss Stockton with forces of lawlessness and their allies, train a week, and that was on a her delivery, and reports good success. such as the moving picture theatre, Friday, and our camp opened on the card table, and the dance hall. Wednesday, to tally with Elder Recent visitors to the office have The members responded well to an Reiner's visit. We would have to been Mr. and Mrs. W. J. Mosher of appeal to supply the "Canadian Signs charter a bus. Two bus companies Halifax, N. S., Mrs. Harris Hubley of the Times" to those interested in were contacted. They both said they of Memramcook, N. B., and Mr. in the message as a result of Elder could not make the trip ; war regula- Donald Crawford of Newcastle Astleford's meetings in Montague, tions made it impossible. Gasoline Creek, N. B., also Mrs. Urban numbering 18. The church heard and rubber had to be conserved. A Embleton of Lake George, N. B. with deep regret that Elder Astleford third campany said they would trans- had accepted a call to Newfoundland, port the young people if we could but were heartened by Elder Beavon's Mr. C. B. Miller of Calgary, Alta., get permission from the Transport assurance that earnest efforts were be- spent the week end of September 26 Control Office in Halifax. They ing made to secure another worker with his sister, Miss Gladys M. Mil- frankly thought this impossible, as for the Island. Meanwhile the church ler, and her mother, in Moncton on two organizations bigger than theirs voted unanimously to ask Brother his return trip to Alberta. had been turned down. Elmer Willis to act as leader pro. The Transport Control Office in tem., and be responsible for arrang- Newfoundland Mission Halifax was contacted, and the reply ing for someone to lead out in the was unfavorable. A second letter was after services. Newfoundland Mission of S. D. A. written, and the reply came back Box 574, St. John's, Nfld. J "Permission granted." Providence J. A. Toop Suptrintemdent On September 5 Mr. G. F. Make wills and legacies payable to the Eastern seemed to interpose and remove the Canadian Union Conference Corporation of Seventh- Wimer and family met with the West day Adventists. difficulties one by one. Jeddore company, and on the follow- Then the applications failed to ing Sabbath Elder Blair was present. come in. There was plenty of enthusi- Records atic talk about the camp, but we did Mr. P. Moores, in company with Another "BEST EVER" Ingather- not know definitely who was coming, three other solicitors, made an In- ing record has been and is being made so how could we purchase food for gathering trip in the Annapolis Val- in Newfoundland. Despite rain, our the campers? We went ahead and ley; and although the rain hindered opening day of the Campaign in St. bought 'supplies!. Eighteen lappaica- them from covering all the teritory, John's netted approximately four tions were received— mostly during they returned with $182. hundred and thirty dollars. Their the last couple of weeks before the total goal of fourteen hundred dol- camp— but when the camp opened The Moncton church school opened lars was attained six weeks from the there were thirty-six young people on September 3 with an enrollment of opening date, despite a two week lull present, not counting the camp at- 12 pupils, with Miss L. VanBuskirk in activities during the Pastor's tendants. We felt happy. The Lord acting as teacher. Already the Pro- absence. would do the rest. gressive work is well under way and From Corner Brook comes word of (To be continued) we are hoping to have an Investiture one member who secured seven dollars E. A. BEAVON service by the end of the year. an hour while soliciting. A spirit of CANADIAN UNION MESSENGER 7

liberality is manifest and God's people midst. By his appearance, Newfound- for this purpose, an amount equal to are to be willing in the day of land and Newfoundland hospitality two percent of their income or one His power. seems to agree with him and the fifth of their tithe. "As a class, This may be a day of uncertainities spirit of his service is welcome here. Seventh-day Adventists are a gener- and of multiplicity of duties. Never- We unitedly pray that his sojourn ous and warm-hearted people . . . theless, "Those who are ready and in this place may be to the Glory of When a proper object for their willing, will find ways and means God and the Salvation of souls. A liberality is presented, appealing to of working. Nehemiah did not depend hearty welcome to you Brother Bothe! their judgement and concience, it upon uncertainities. The means calls forth a hearty response. Their which he lacked he solicited from those News Notes! I gifts in support of the Cause testify that they believe it to he the Cause who were able to bestow." C. S. 171. We were very happy that Brother Surely every soul who believes that of Truth." H. A. Shepard was able to spend Jesus is coming soon, will be ready, some time intinerating in Newfound- willing and working to do their full A very fine wire fence has been land. The members in Spencer's Cove, erected around the school grounds part. Catalina, Botwood, Corner Brook At the time of writing the Royal and with a nice coat of green paint, and St. John's appreciated the en- makes a good improvement in the Band ($100.00) members are : J. couragement and help thus provided. W. Bothe, J. A. Toop. The Gold appearance. It is the first time that many of oui Star Band ($50.00) members are; people have had the privilege of a Mrs. E. Dawe, Miss E. Garland, visit from one of our Canadian Spirit of Prophecy Mrs. S. McBay, G. H. Morgan, Union Officers. Thanks very much Reading Program Mrs. E. Simmons and Mrs. N. Tren- Brother Shepard, and do come again! chard. The Silver Star Band ($25.) Assignments for Forty-second Week members are : Mr. J. T. Adams, Mrs. Among the visitors to the Mission Oct. 11-17 J. T. Adams, Mrs. H'. Blundon, Office and at the church services Volume : "Early Writings" Mrs. Wm. Ellis, Mrs. J. Mann, were Mr. Waldo Curtis and John Pages 76-83, 96-104 Mrs. S. Webber, Mr. Earnest Kochan, members from the Pacific Oct. 11 76- 78 Taylor. The Minute Men are : Miss Union Conference, and also Stanley Oct. 12 78- 81 M. Butler, Mrs. A. Curtis, Mrs. L. Lennox from Western Canada. These Oct. 13 81- 83 I Churchill, Mrs. M. Duffett, 11/Ir. young men are stationed here in ser- Oct. 14 96- 98 Stan Noseworthy, Mr. F. Lukins, vice and we welcome them to meet Oct. 15 98-100 Mrs. N. Russel, Mrs. T. Critchley, with us whenever possible. Mr. Wil- Oct. 16 100-102 Mrs. A. Jamieson, Mrs. Gladys liam Lewis from P. E. I. was also a Oct. 17 102-104 Toop, Mr. S. Bourne, Mr. R. Butler, recent visitor. Truly, as one of the Gem Thought and Mrs. R. Pierce. boys expressed it, the Advent Family I recommend to you, dear reader, A number have indicated their de- is a good family to which to belong. termination to go from one band to the word of God as the rule of your another and we trust many new faith and practise. By that word we Our school in St. John's has a full are to be judged.—E. W. 78. names may be added to our Minute enrollment this year. Every available Man Band for 1942. seat is occupied and our teaching J. A. Too Assignments for Forty-third Week staff, Miss Hazel Avery, Principal, Oct. 18-24 Miss J. Woodland and Miss A. Coming and Going Butler, are off to a good start. We Volume : "Early Writings" wish them much of God's blessing as Pages 104-122 "The value of service to God is as they take up their important work Oct. 18 104-107 by the spirit in which it is rendered, for another school year. Oct. 19 107-110 I rather than the length of time spent Oct. 20 111-114 in labor."-9T 74. Many friends of Newfoundland Oct. 21 114-116 For about eight months we had will be glad to know that an act has Oct. 22 116-118 with us Brother George Gravatt, of been passed by the Commission of Oct. 23 118-121 Syracuse in New York. His term of Government for Compulsory and Oct. 24 121-122 service here was short but as M. V. free Education for children from Gem Thought leader, Sabbath School teacher and seven to fourteen years of age. This I saw that God's people are on the acting Local Elder in taking public has been a great need down through enchanted ground, and that some services, he gave himself willingly the years as can be judged by the have lost nearly all sense of the short- and cheerfully for the upbuilding of statement that six thousand additional ness of time and the worth of the the Lord's work in this place. The children will be attending school this M. V. Society presented Brother year resulting from the passing of soul.—E. W. 120. Gravatt with a very fine present as this act. -•• a token of their love and esteem. We Weddings all join together in wishing our Bro- By the time you read this, our ther much of God's blessing as he churches in St. John's and Corner Elsie Kwiram and Arnold Golke were returns to his wife and infant Brook will be dressed in a new coat united in marriage by the writer at the S. D. A. Church near Wbitemonth, Man. daughter. • of paint. Our faithful members in St on June 21, 1942 in the presence of a A few weeks have elapsed since John's church are solving the prob- large company of relatives and friends. Brother J. W. Bothe arrived in our lem of church expense by contributing Following the ceremony a well plan- 8 CANADIAN UNION MESSENGER ned dinner was served at the home of the The church has truly lost a noble woman 1865. Her family moved to Philadelphia, bride's parents. We wish them every bless- and an untiring worker. She leaves her Pennsylvania shortly after her birth where ing of the Lord as they take up residence husband, Bother Cameron ; a foster she grew to young womanhood and was in the Whitemouth district. daughter, whom they raised; a sister in united in marriage to Mr. Hiram Hey on J. D. NEUFELD Montana and a very large company of Jan. 5, 1892. friends. Interment took place in Chilli- In her 77th year, on July 22, 1942, wack on July 23. The writer, assisted by she passed away at the Paris General Miss Uldene B. McNabb, of Moose Brother R. D. Steinke, conducted the Hospital within a few days after a severe Jaw, Sask., and Daniel H. Hansen, of service. stroke affecting her left side. She is sur- California, were married July 30, 1942 W. A. CLEMENSON vived by her beloved husband, two sons at 2 :30 p. m. at the home of Elder and and three daughters, twenty-three grand- Mrs. N. C. Erntson, in Salem, Oregon. children and eighteen great grand-children, They left for a short wedding trip to I ones—George Edson Jones was born in Waterloo, Quebec, February 15, 1865 as well as by an only sister. Portland, Oregon. Words of comfort were spoken by the As these young people establish their the second child of a family of seven. On undersigned at the Mc. Cammon under- Christian home here in Salem, we do September 20, 1893, he was united in taking parlours and the remains were wish them much of God's blessing. marriage to Emma Booth, two sons being born to this union. interred in the Paris cemetery. N. C. ERNSTON I Brother Jones peacefully passed away A. W. WENNE.RBERG at the home of his son Donald, 705 A pretty wedding was solemnized at Carroll Avenue, Takoma Park, Wash- &hal er—Godf red Schafer aged 71 the Calvary Tabernacle, Winnipeg. on ington, D. C. Funeral services were held years died in the Kelowna Hospital, after July 15, 1942 when Gladys McKendry in Washington, and interment took place a long illness, June 27, 1942. In 1912 and Robert Radcliffe were united in in Waterloo, Quebec. Brother Schafer was baptized by Elder marriage. Following the ceremony a re- One brother and one sister preceeded H. Humman in Loyalist, Alberta. ception was held at the "Moore's". him in death. Those who now mourn the Brother Schafer was a faithful con - We wish this couple every blessing of loss of a loved one are his sister, Mrs. cientious believer in the soon return of the Lord as they establish a Christian Alida Ashton. of Warden, Quebec, his Jesus. June 30th he was laid to rest in home at Neepawa where Mr. Radcliffe has brothers Fred W. and Henry of Waterloo, the Kelowna Cemetery. accepted the position as assistant prin- Quebec, and Joseph A. Jones of Portland. W. J. HURDON cipal of the high school. Oregon, his sons G. Eric. president of M. H. PHILBRICK Atlantic Union College, South Lancaster, Mass., and Dr. Donald B. of Takoma Liebreich—Sister Liebreich was born Park, as well as five grandsons, other May 15, 1893, near Welinie, Russia, and The Toronto West Seventh-day Ad- came to Canada with her husband in ventist church on July 31st became the relatives, and many friends. the year 1912. In 1928 both accepted the scene of the wedding that made Miss L. H. DAVIES Third Angel's Message. She died in her Helen Tadei the bride of Lawrence Lotan. home July 6, 1942, and leaves to mourn Both these young people are active mem- Smith—Kenneth Edwin Smith was her husband, six sons and two daughters. bers of the Toronto West church and born April 29, 1888 and died in the The funeral services were conducted by will make their home in the city. Surely Toronto General Hospital July 23, 1942. the writer at the Ebenezer Baptist Church. all their freinds join us in wishing them Burial services were held at his home J. D. NEUFELD heaven's richest blessing in the establish- near Windsor. Ont ; and at the United ment of this new home. Church nearby. The reputation he en- W. R. FOULSTON joyed could be judged by the well-filled church. Advertisements Brother Smith is survived by his wife RATES: Per issue, 40 words or less, 50 cents: In the city of Fort William, at the Grace. by one brother and four sisters. each additional word, one cent. Display advertis- Bethel Seventh-day Adventist church, on ing, $1.00 per inch. No advertisement will be' Although special prayer and annointing August 21 Miss Mildred Burkman was accepted unless cash accompanies the copy. Send were undertaken for his healing several all advertisements to your conference office. • united in marriage with Mr. Walter Kalk. days before, ,wv understand God answered These young people are faithful mem- for his best good, and submit to His bers of the Port Arthur church and it is will, awaiting the resurrection of the just. WANTED—S. D. A. woman cook for in this city they will establish their home. 0. B. GERHART camp—for about six or eight men. Mr. Friends from both churches were present W. A. Griffeth Saw Mill. Terrace, B. C. to wish them the Lord's blessings as they 93 miles cast of Prince Rupert on began life's journey together. May this Cook Orlin Cook was laid to rest in C. N. R. 3T new home have an uplifting influence the Beechmount Cemetery. Edmonton, upon the church and community. Alberta, May 12, 1942. Brother Cook W. R. FOULSTON embraced the message under the labors of WANTED Mrs. L. A. Helmer, of Alexo, Elder Jensen in 1939 and remained an Alberta. desires late, clean copies of our ardent member until his death hich denominational literature. Signs, W atch- Alex Trynchuck and Mrs. Mary Dudar, came in his 70th year. None of his re- man , Life and Health, and Our Little both members of the Myrnam Seventh- latives are in Canada. Friend will be thankfully accepted for day Adventist church, were united in R. A. HUBLEY free circulation. I cannot use the marriage in Edmonton. August 25. We Review and Herald and only a few wish Brother and Sister Trynchuck the Eastman—Mrs. W. H. Eastman was copies of Present Truth if sent Lord's blessing. born at Henderson, Minnesota, August occasionally. P. G. YAKOVENKO 22nd; 1875; and died at Gull Lake, Saskatchewan. June 30. 1942: aged 67 years. Obituaries The funeral services were conducted by the writer in Carmichael United Cameron—Mrs. Mary Ellen Cameron, Church. During her sojourn in the Car- wife of Brother Harry Cameron of Chilli- michael district she endeared herself by wack, B. C., passed away on Sabbath, the helpful service she rendered to those July 18. in her 57th year after a lengthy who were sick. GLASSE S —Eyes Tested The bereaved include a loving husband, illness. Perhaps you "DON'T" but most likely two daughters and one son. Sister Cameron accepted the truth in "YOU DO" need the help for your F. T. BALMER North Battleford, Saskatchewan, in 1911. eyes that correct glasses will give you. Our s'ster was. loving, kind, and hospit- Wardrop was born 34 Year" ExPerience able. Her whole life was wrapped up in Wardrop---Annie THE. ALBERTA OPTICAL CO giving the message by precept and example, in Jersey City, N, J., on October 14, 116A-8th Ave. Eat*, Cal,-try, Alberta