Volume 52 WARBURTON, VICTORIA, JUNE 7, 1948 Number 23 "Who Shall Roll Us

THE BRIDGE Away the Stone ?"

You'll Never Cross • E. E. WHITE It's what you think that makes the world Assistant Secretary Education Department, Union Conference Seem sad or gay to you; Your mind may colour all things grey, blocked their retreat, and but for the looking up, they see that the stone is Or make them radiant hue. protecting cloud would have annihilated rolled back." That exceeding great stone Be glad today, be true and wise, them; before them lay the cold, unin- which symbolized their hopelessness was Distinguish gold from dross; viting and impassable barrier of water, not blocking their entrance after all. Waste neither time nor thought about and in their dire peril they forgot God's The imagined difficulty was of their own The bridge you'll never cross. leading in their recent history, and com- creation, and approaching it revealed to plained to Moses. JehoVah had only one their astonished gaze that it was no There's useful work for you to do, answer, "Wherefore criest thou unto Me? obstacle. Where then the cause for worry, For hand and brain and heart; . . . speak unto the children of Israel, for repining, for being downcast or dis- There's urgent human service, too, that they go forward." The barrier that couraged? In which to take your part. had caused such consternation was by a It was Abraham Lincoln who confessed Make every opportunity miracle removed, and proved a channel of A worth-while gain, not loss; once that he had suffered cruelly from blessing and of escape; and the experience troubles that never happened! Often- The best is yours, so do not fear which came out of their troubled condition The bridge you'll never cross. times our troubles are like the stone at the became so widely known that the giants of selpulchre—rolled away as we approach. Palestine trembled in their strongholds. If life seems drab and difficult, In sharp contrast to the laboured exertions So today our times of adversity can become of the men who rolled it into place, we Just face it with a will; in the hands of God times of triumph and You do not have to work alone, read in "Desire of Ages," page 780, that victory and landmarks in our growth into the mighty angel removed the stone "as Since God is with you still. deeper faith and patience. Press on with courage toward the goal, he would a pebble." "Mountains piled With Truth your shield emboss; The folly of giving away to our troubles upon mountains over His sepulchre could Be strong, look up, and just ignore and worrying in advance of difficulties not have prevented Him from coming The bridge you'll never cross. that we anticipate will confront us is well forth." The evil angels around the tomb illustrated by the story of the women who fled at the approach of the mighty angel, —Grenville Kleiser. went to the tomb of Jesus on the first the Roman guards trembled and became as Easter Sunday. They had marked the dead men, the bonds of the tomb were place of the sepulchre on the Friday, and burst and the gloom was changed to glory. had seen the men struggling and straining To show his utter contempt for man's HE path of the Christian is not always as they pushed the heavy stone into the devisings, we read that after the angel bedecked with roses, neither can the groove prepared for it. Since then it had rolled away the stone he "sat upon it." T one who is in close communion with been roped and sealed and guarded, and Sat upon it! And this was Satan's might- God thereby be guaranteed a cloudless some of these problems must have filled the iest effort, the hour of his greatest triumph, journey. Our Saviour Himself, who lived minds of the women, as they pursued their when pandemonium had taken possession a perfect life here on earth, was given way early in the morning. of this world. The obstacle became a the title of "Man of sorrows," and can His "Who shall roll us away the stone from resting-place instead of a barrier. disciples expect that they will escape the the door of the tomb?" they said to them- Our lives are often beset with problems periods of discouragement with which selves. They certainly were not strong to which we do not know the answers, Satan tries to bar our onward progress? enough, and there would be no casual blocked by stones of difficulties which our It is part of God's plan that difficulties passers-by at that early hour in the poor human strength is unable to remove; and perplexities shall be permitted to hedge morning. Well might they have given way but if we go forward as did the Israelites our pathway in order that in our ex- to their soul-searing grief and returned at the Red Sea or the women at the tomb, tremity we may exercise faith in the divine home to wait for a more propitious oc- we shall find that nothing can bar our leading. casion. But they continued on their way way. Either we shall receive greater So it was at the Red Sea when the in spite of this immovable obstacle that strength or the difficulty will be taken Israelites were trapped between the moun- prevented their performing the last rites to away. tains and the sea. The Egyptian army the body of their beloved Master. "And (Concluded on page 8) [Registered at the G.P.O., Sydney, for transmission by post as a newspaper.) 2 AUSTRALASIAN RECORD 7/6/48

How they keep account of the days amazes me. "They gave us about two hundred finely woven mats and quite a shipload of other Owl 16eand gieed handiwork, representing accumulated tithes and offerings. To make these gifts it must have meant many hours of patient labour, and I am sure that our heavenly and free response was the result, many Father will not let such faithfulness go Another Visit to the Friendly being deeply moved. unrewarded. They expressed their sorrow Isles We found the workers well and happy. that owing to the length of time since our last visit, nearly eight years ago, hundreds THE EDITOR There is a fine enrolment of students at the college under Brother J. Cernick, who of articles spoiled and had to be discarded. Evidently it was the friendly attitude is doing strong work which is much ap- "These people have no way of earning of the people of what is now known as the preciated by the Director of Education, money except as government or mission Tongan Group that impressed Captain himself a very devout Christian. Pastor ships may call. There are no anchorages Cook to name it the Friendly Islands. Ferris is much loved by the whole of near the island. We took with us medical That characteristic still lives in the hearts Tonga. This family is a great asset to supplies, hymn-books, Bibles, and school of the Tongan people after 150 years of the field. Pastor John Kamea, who is in requisites—such as pencils, exercise books, intercourse with the so-called civilized charge of the work in the Vavau district, chalk, etc., all of which were greatly ap- though warring world. was visiting headquarters and helping preciated. "The appearance of the people is some- Following a very pleasant, and we hope Pastor Ferris. He has been instrumental in recovering several who had wandered what Asiatic. Their way of life is very profitable, visit of two and a half weeks in from the fold. He reports*a growing work primitive; but they look reasonably well." Fiji, Pastor B. H. McMahon and I boarded This little mission outpost is one of the a large cargo steamer as passengers for in his district, which we were unable to visit. It is there that Miss Ferguson has many thousands that lie in the various Tonga and Samoa. We arrived at the waters of the globe. It is one from which wharf in Suva at 6.30 a.m. On taking our taught school for so long and at quite a personal sacrifice. God plans to gather a remnant. What a cases and cameras aboard we were told Pastor James Moala, a native worker of wonderful time it will be when the that the captain felt somewhat embar- redeemed from every age and nation shall rassed in that he could not offer us the long standing, is a reliable assistant to Pastor Ferris. He translated for us, and meet around the throne of the Lamb, and usual accommodation; for the two cabins with a pure language sing praises to Him used for European passengers were occu- evidently put our message over with feel- ing and effect. He is the father of a large who loved them and gave Himself for pied by men going right through to Van- them! couver, B.C. So we had to travel as deck family, the eldest girl being a teacher in passengers. Deck passage is for native the Magaia day school at Nukualofa. people who take their own bedding and Others could be mentioned both in the rations for travel between these ports. field and in the school. They all received Home Again in Tahiti us royally, and the time passed all too The ship takes two days to travel between AGNES POROI each group. However, the chief steward soon. was very friendly, and he had the privilege We commend to our readers for a definite All good things must come to an end, of passing on left-over food from the galley. place in your thoughts and prayers the and so it was with my recent visit to There was a comfortable little lounge-room workers and believers in the Friendly Australia. After spending over seven furnished with two settees and well venti- Islands. happy and profitable months in Sydney, Morisset, and Cessnock, the time came lated in which we could lie down; and this it * provided good sleeping accommodation. for me to say farewell to Australia and The friendship of officers, passengers, and the many friends, new and old! that I crew was all that could be desired, and we "Malalangi" Breaks Eight had the privilege of making and meeting had a most pleasant and comfortable again. passage. Years' Silence Eight weeks in all I spent in the Sydney W. G. TURNER Sanitarium and Hospital, where I received Early , the second day out we reached the best of attention. Doctors, sisters, the outer harbour of Nukualofa and took A few years prior to World War II one of our missionaries visited Nusi or Tench nurses—all alike were kindness itself; a pilot aboard. Then, as we steamed in nothing was a bother to them. Peace, towards the wharf we could see the Ad- Island (less than 300 acres in area) lying north of New Guinea, and away from the happiness, and a Christian atmosphere ventist mission ship "Endeavour" motoring reigned everywhere, and I esteemed it a out to pass close by on the port side. She beaten track—populated by a group of natives who apparently fled from the St. great privilege to be a patient there. was gay with bunting; flags from stem to After leaving the Sanitarium, I visited stern and hoisted almost mast high floated Matthias people many years before. These people were uncontrolled, and so far as ' around, first with my sister, Mrs. Niebuhr, in the breeze. Passing within speaking and my nieces, and then I spent a month distance, we could easily recognize our we know no mission other than our own had ever contacted them. with Pastor and Mrs. Sterling at Cessnock, superintendent, Pastor W. G. Ferris, Pastor and had a very happy time there visiting John Kamea, Volau, an able Fijian seaman, When first visited they were entirely the coal mines, which was very interesting. and others giving us a right royal welcome. nude, and lived on .native fruits and nuts I finished my visit by going to the North The little vessel looked very neat and trim that grow on the illand, and fish. The New South Wales camp-meeting. It was as she fell into the wake of our 10,000-ton men wore long beargs, and were slight of a wonderful meeting, and although it was steamer. It was one of those friendly body. Both the women and the men were very wet and cold outside, our hearts were gestures that mean so much to the visitor apparently healthy. made warm by the wonderful and helpful who has been talking missions and their The first contact made was brief, and meetings we had and the spiritual help re- influence among seamen and fellow pas- little could be done as the Government ceived. From there I returned to Sydney sengers. wished to retain the island as an un- to wait for my ship. From the time we went ashore until we controlled area. Later an Emira teacher We left Sydney on February 2, and departed two days later, we had a busy, was placed on Nusi, and then war broke twelve days later landed at Noumea. Miss happy, and helpful visit. Several meetings out. For more than seven years these Guiot went to the place where she had were held, the climax being reached on people were entirely out of touch with previously arranged to stay, but not before Sabbath eve, when the schoolhouse at either the government or the mission. she saw me safely and comfortably settled Beulah College was packed to capacity. Recently Brother T. Judd, of Mussau, with one of our Seventh-day Adventist There must have been at least two hundred to whom one of our new boats has been sisters, Mrs. Peyras, where I was a guest people present, and all seemed greatly to sent, made a journey to this island, and for seven days. I had a lovely visit with enjoy the meeting. Pastor McMahon gave reports as follows:— this old lady, and visited among the a helpful study on the subject, "What "The inhabitants, although having a neighbours and with her grandchildren. It Is Your Life?" and the writer concluded very scanty knowledge of the message, have was a new experience for me to be with with a strong appeal on "What Are You remained faithful all these years; without these Noumean people. Their ways and Doing With That Life?" A most heartfelt missing a daily worship or a Sabbath. customs are different from those in Tahiti. 7/6/48 AUSTRALASIAN RECORD 3

One day the native governor from the rain, our vessel grazed hidden rocks while to the British Union Conference to help island of Mare came across, and being passing through the Tongan group. The in the rebuilding of our church at Wimble- related to Mrs. Peyras he came to visit her, captain changed the course of the ship don, which was bombed during the war and found me there. After visiting a while at once, and never left the bridge for and totally demolished. He mentioned a he went to his home and sent over that two days, till we were out of the danger letter he had recently received from the evening some people from his island, men area. We were told that had we been Home Missionary secretary, and then again and women who were in Noumea at the going full speed with both engines we this morning, now the committees are time, to sing to me. I was very interested would probably all have been in the sea over, he has placed in my hand a letter to hear them sing. Although not of our that night. But the Lord protected our from your good treasurer, W. L. Pascoe, faith, one could see what the gospel has boat and we passed into safe waters. Then together with a draft in English currency done for them. These people were very the damaged engine was repaired and we for the sum of £1,310 3s. 10d. dark and not very civilized. They sang proceeded full speed to Papeete, where we some of the old hymns the first mission- Words failed us to give the real expres- landed on March 10, five weeks after leav- sion of our gratitude, but we have taken aries had taught them. After singing for ing Sydney. I was happy to see the band an hour they all shook hands and returned an action authorizing me not only to of workers, relatives, and friends to meet record this great kindness on the part of home; but not before I thanked them from me. I think they were all as happy to the depths of my heart for their kindness the Australasian field, but that I should have me back as I was to be with them write this note so that it may reach every in coming and singing to me. again. church member of your Union, to inform In visiting among the people of Noumea Now I am back in my office and working you that we do appreciate this gift very I found a field of labour. Everybody was full speed, enjoying my good typewriter much. It speaks of kindness, Christian kind and amiable. Some, through the and office chair. I thank the Union Con- love, and sympathy for a sister church faithful efforts of Miss Guiot in the past, ference for the lovely and profitable holi- which has passed through trouble. Let me had heard a little of our faith, and some day that they so kindly -accorded me, and just give you a brief sketch. expressed their desire to be one with us if for the wonderful physical help received only we had a mission and a church which at the Sanitarium, and the rest that has During the night of November 6, 1940, would be, as they expressed it, a foundation given me back my health which I am a number of German planes were raiding or background, something to depend on if enjoying every day. It is really a new London, some over Wimbledon, and one they got into trouble; something to back lease of life to me. With new energy and dropped two H.E. bombs simultaneously, them up. While we have no mission and strength I take up my work again, and I and they dropped within twelve inches of no church they are fearful to step out for am happy to have a small part in the great each other at the corner of our Wimbledon fear of trouble and ridicule. My heart vineyard of the Lord. Remember the work church building and absolutely brought went out to them in their needs. The of the Lord here in Tahiti in your prayers. the whole structure to the ground. The front walls were down, the windows were out, and the roof as a whole piece was re- moved and laid to the ground with girders all attached. Within a few hours of this occurrence, the Union president (who was Pastor H. W. Lowe at that time), G. D. King (who was then president of South England Con- ference), and myself were over at Wimble- don with the pastor of the church, A. C. Vine, and the elder, G. V. Hall, and as we walked amongst the debris, well, our hearts failed us for words for just a little while. Then we saw that out of the 300 chairs that were there, 250 of them were in first- MR. and MRS. A. C. class condition and ought to be salvaged; THOMPSON, NEW HEBRIDES. and so with the tottering roofs above the heads of the ministers and others, they Brother Thompson belongs to worked hard and pulled those chairs out, South Australia and and then a lorry transported them to Wat- Mrs. Thompson ford (a distance of some twenty-five miles) to Fremantle, W.A. and we have been storing those chairs in our Union Office loft all those years. island is too large for Miss Guiot to manage Whilst we were there the bombs were still alone. If only we had some consecrated Expression of Gratitude falling in the district. brother to go there and handle the situation FROM THE BRITISH UNION CON- I mention this to you so that you will there would be a harvest of souls. There FERENCE TO THE AUSTRALASIAN understand all the more how we appreciate are many people in Noumea and a mixture FIELD this gift when we inform you that the of many nationalities. The Lord has church has not yet been rebuilt, due to jewels there to be dug out, and dig we A. CAREY controls and other things. We do how- must. Treasurer, British Union Conference ever have plans which are being submitted After spending seven happy and pro- to the City Borough of Wimbledon, which fitable days at Noumea, we again boarded To the members of the Seventh-day we believe will be passed, and whereas that our ship, the "Ville de Strasbourg," and Adventist Church of the ,Australasian building cost us £3,000 originally, and that started on the next stage of our journey. Union: greetings from ;'-rie treasurer of the is about all we expect to have from the War Two and a half days brought us to the British Union Conference. Damage Commission of the Government, harbour of Port Vila, New Hebrides, where My dear brethren and sisters, I ani writ- the cost of building is up today between we spent four uneventful days, and were ing you at the request of the British Union 300 and 400 per cent, and we expect to happy to commence the last stage of our Conference Committee who were in session pay something like £9,000 to £10,000 out of journey home. Wednesday and Thursday, May 5 and 6. which we shall receive about one-third All went well for three days, and the At that time our president, Pastor E. B. from the Government, which leaves us weather was beautiful. But lo and behold, Rudge, with whom you are so well ac- £5,000 to £6,000 to find. You can see, my one dark night when the passengers were quainted, informed us of the fruition dear brethren and sisters, just how much all asleep, an explosion took place when of a promise that was made by the Aus- your £1,300 is going to mean to us in the two men in the engine room were badly tralasian Union Conference Committee at rebuilding of this church. So please do burned. For five days after we travelled the time of his leaving Australia to come accept our most grateful thanks, and we with only one engine working, and our to England. It was just this. A promise pray the Lord to bless the money to a speed was four and a half knots an hour. had been made by the Australasian Union proper use and to bless every one of you But we found later that this slow speed Committee that out of the overflow of the dear members in Australia and New Zea- was the saving of our lives. One dark, Big Week offering of your field for the land who have made it possible for this choppy night, with a heavy head wind and year 1947, you would donate a goodly sum munificent gift to come to this field. 4 AUSTRALASIAN RECORD 7/6/48

need for training the church members be- fore any definite plans are made for a public effort. He made mention of his own experience. Where previous campaigns autund the Confeterwea had not proved successful, he moved in and after following the instruction of the Lord, reaped results that proved worth while. As a brief outline of the various avenues people at camp already, with other mem- of missionary activity, mention was made Roses bers of the family to come in over the of the work of distributing literature from LALIA MITCHELL THORNTON week-end. Quite a large section of the door to door. A statement from the pen "The roses love the summer sun," camp are coloured people from Mackay. of inspiration in 1902 reads thus: "In our So runs the old refrain; They are a splendid type of native people. churches let companies be formed for ser- They attend the meetings regularly and I make today a different lay: vice. The formation of small companies as take a keen interest in them. They all The roses love the rain. a basis of Christian effort is a plan that speak English, and I think many of them has been presented before me by One who would not know any native tongue. They Though roses bloom in gardens fair, cannot err." Lest roses be too vain are musical, and we are asking them to provide some special items during the With this counsel in mind, Pastor Bid all men know that roses grow Parker urged the missionary leaders to Along a country lane. Sabbath services. Needless to say, I feel very much at home among them. All of organize the youth into Crusader bands, The roses waft their fragrance through the workers of the mission are now present, paving the way with the Voice of Prophecy The chambers of a queen; and a very happy spirit pervades the literature followed up by "Signs of the But roses, too, their attar brew gathering. Times." In addition to that, encourage- For humble folk and mean. "Pastor Peacock has left Monamona, and ment was given in the visiting of homes Pastor Halliday has been well received. with the purpose of seeking enrolment for And this the lesson that they bring We are having a good deal of special music the Bible Correspondence Course. To those who truth would glean: with instrumental assistance. Brother Another important phase of activity was In serving all, both great and small, Simpson, the new worker in this field, and then introduced; that of lay evangelism. The highest good is seen. his wife are musical people and a great Consideration was given to an open-air * * help. Then we have Brother and Sister effort in Murwillumbah and a laymen's Zanotti here, and wherever they go they effort at Tweed Heads. are at home in the musical realm. Already the churches are catching the With God All Things Are "I heard Pastor Gane say yesterday that vision of a greater service. As the churches he likes the small camp-meetings because are being aroused to their responsibility, Possible there seems to be a more friendly spirit they are already making plans for intensi- A. C. BALL and you get to know the people. We hope fied activity, and eagerly anticipating a Fired with enthusiasm for the exten- to visit Magnetic Island, and will be taking fruitful harvest as they rise up and help sion of the work of God in the islands of a few of the young people. We have ar- finish the work. the South Pacific, the Blenheim (New ranged to hire a sound projector, and next As this report is being prepared, reports Zealand) church company showed its real Tuesday night we hope to present Daniel 2, have come in of homes that have already missionary zeal in the 1948 Appeal for or The Birth of a New World. This will been opened as the result of laymen's Missions. be advertised." efforts. When an aim of £300 was suggested on * * * * the rally day, some smiled with a little incredulity, and it is reported that others Victorian April Youth Camp groaned; but the smilers and the groaners Harnessing the Churches for went out with one accord and solicited KEITH LOVE funds. Service Friday afternoon the gate stood open to Blenheim church has not a large mem- B. E. BOBIN receive the youth of Victoria to their bership, but the truth has had a moulding Sabbath afternoon, April 17, found an camping-spot in the hills. influence in the lives of all; and even eager group of church members composed To open Sabbath quite a number though the people of the district may seem mainly of the church missionary leaders gathered in the large room and some somewhat gospel hardened, the witness of from Burringbar, Mullumbimby, and Mur- favourite hymns were sung. Pastor W. E. this little Christian band rings true in the willumbah, North New South Wales. They Rudge, our Conference M. V. secretary, midst of the world's insincerity. met at the Burringbar church under the gave a very interesting and instructive talk A thrill of joy was in every heart and the direction of Pastor G. J. Parker, with the on how Satan tries to bring youth to the flush of victory on every face when at the object of formulating plans for the har- border line in doing what is right and end of the second week the total collected nessing of their churches in a programme wrong; also, how he does not want them was more than £300! In attributing the of missionary activity. to leave the church, but to discourage glory to God all joined heartily in singing In order to emphasize the need in our them. the Doxology. churches, our attention was drawn to The usual routine of camp was followed, several statements from the Spirit of and after an enjoyable Sabbath school next prophecy. The following, from Vol. VI, day, about fifty young people attended page 371, presented a challenge to those in divine worship, where we were again Bulletin from Nth. Queensland attendance, as it should to every reader of warned of how the devil tries to get us to Camp this report: "The Lord does not now work drift away from God and go the ways of to bring many souls into the truth, because the world. It may be a long time before The Editor wrote from Townsville on of the church members who have never we see the way we are going; but Satan May 20:— been, converted, and those who were once is pleased when we are lured away from "Just a few lines to let you know of converted but who have backslidden." right principles. In the afternoon a forum a very pleasant trip to Townsville camp In view of the mission efforts that are was held, when many subjects were dis- and of the prospects for a very good being planned for this area in the im- cussed such as reading, associations, home, meeting here. Pastor Stratford and I were mediate future, we are constrained to church, and marriage. Thus an enjoyable present on time for the opening meeting, acknowledge the instruction from the Lord Sabbath was spent. as I was transferred in Brisbane to the found in "Gospel Workers," page 196: In the evening we all assembled for a other plane, while Pastors Conley and "In labouring where there are already some social, when there were games and fun Gane reached here just as the meeting was in the faith, the minister should at first for all. closing. We are making a very happy seek not so much to convert unbelievers, as On Sunday our forum hour was spent in quartette, and the people seem to be en- to train the church members for acceptable the sun on the edge of the swimming- joying the meetings. co-operation." pool, where we discussed problems that "There are eighty tents pitched, and While enlarging upon these and similar face the youth of today: Should Adventist that means we have at least 230 or 240 statements, Pastor Parker pointed out the girls wear make-up? Should we go to the 7/6/48 AUSTRALASIAN RECORD a news reels and picture shows? These On display were messages of congratu- cattle was built up; these animals pro- were only two of the many interesting lation from members of the family—Pastor duced about four gallons of milk each per questions discussed. A hike followed. Eric Hare of the General Conference, Mrs. day on the average. Young people! if you haven't been to a E. J. Johanson, also of Washington, and In 1928 Brother Bohringer attended the youth camp, you are missing something Mrs. L. V. Wilkinson of the New Zealand Hawkesbury Agricultural College at Rich- Missionary College. Mrs. R. W. Lane re- good for both your spiritual and physical mond (N.S.W.) during the winter school life. You will enjoy the quietness and sides in Randwick, Sydney, and Pastor session. At the same time Professor E. E. beauty of God's handiwork in the sur- R. E. Hare at Wahroonga. They are all Cossentine was principal of the college at well known throughout the Australasian rounding bush. May God bless you all as Avondale. Professor Cossentine authorized Division. you witness for Him. Brother Bohringer to purchase one hun- "Now, that is all. Be careful what you dred guinea's worth of pure-bred Jersey say!" stock from the famous Department of These veterans are now eighty-nine Agriculture "Richmond stud" at the Sixty Years of Happiness and eighty-four years of age respectively, Hawkesbury College. Realizing the serious- and still busy- about the Lord's business. ness of his mission in handling such a An Interview with Pastor and Mrs. Robert Sister Hare is one of the Wahroonga Hare on the Occasion of Their Diamond large sum of the Lord's money, Brother church missionary secretaries and a mem- Bohringer very prayerfully fulfilled this Wedding Anniversary ber of the Welfare and Dorcas Society. responsibility. Thus a Jersey stud was "I'm sorry to call so early in the morning, Pastor Hare, the Australasian denomina- founded and registered at Avondale in the butyou were not home when I called tional bard; still preaches every Sabbath year 1929. In memory of the founder of yesterday." day, though he is temporarily out of action this stud the prefix "Erlwin" was chosen, "No, we were out—celebrating." because of an accident. But he is making because this name is the grouping together "We should have known about this a satisfactory -recovery and will soon be of parts of the two Christian names, Erwin before." heard in the pulpit again. and Erl, of the principal of the college. "We kept -it quiet." The lives of these aged workers have Actually only female stock was bought "So you've been married sixty years! through the years been an inspiration from the "Richmond stud" on this occa- to the believers in Australasia. We rejoice And you're not sorry?" sion, but some months later a bull calf, with them in the celebration of this "Deane," Mrs. Hare replied with empha- "Richmond Lucifer" was purchased, cost- sis, "we're more in love now than we were diamond wedding anniversary, and wish ing twenty-three guineas. In a few years then." for them the fulfilment of their desire to this bull produced some very good progeny "And where were your married?" see the blessed Lord Jesus come in the from such well-know cows as "Richmond "In Oakland, California, on May 22, 1888. clouds of heaven. Christmas Bell 4th." "Erlwin Bellboy," "Erlwin Bellringer," and "Erlwin. Christmas Bell" born during 1931, 1933, and 1935, were some of the breeding successes. Incidentally, from "Richmond Christmas Bell 4th" was bred some of our good show stock; also "Erlwin Christmas Bell" was renowned for high milk production. Brother J. Strange became farm man- ager in 1932. Until this time little had been done to improve pastures or grow and conserve fodder. Brother Strange energetically and intelligently launched out on the work of improving the farm by sow- ing pasture mixtures and growing crops for VICTORIAN fodder conservation. It must be realized ADVENTIST that such work meant a great deal of not YOUTH CAMP. only industry but also patient study, ex- Setting out on periment, and research; this was necessary a hike. because these ideas were still in their infancy in this country, and furthermore this type of soil was not favoured for im- provement; thus very little information was available as to the best methods to We were married at 11 o'clock in the morn- adopt. Perseverance and stout-hearted ing, and left for New Zealand at two in History of the Dairy Herd industry were rewarded eventually by what the afternoon. And I have never been back AUSTRALASIAN MISSIONARY we see today in an improved productive since." COLLEGE farm which is a credit to the institution. "Yes," added Pastor Hare, "and she left DOUGLAS I. JENKINS, Farm Manager Around the year 1935 stud stock from her home in America the same day as I other farms, such as the Department of left my home in New Zealand to go to the It is interesting sometimes to be re- Agriculture stations at Bathurst and same college in Healdsburg. That was minded of the early history of our insti- Wagga, was purchased in order to greatly January 5, 1885, and Mrs. Hare was the tutions; particularly when pertaining to improve the standard of our cattle. This first woman I met when I arrived at the the sacred precincts of the Australasian was not only from the point of view of college." Missionary College at Avondale. Seldom breeding show animals, but also having "He was introduced to me as a New does one read or hear much about the cows that would produce better quality and Zealander," laughed Mrs. Hare. "I looked dairy, which is one of the important and quantities of milk. About twelve years ago at him and thought, 'Well, he has some necessary departments of the college, and the college undertook to supply the village white blood in him!' I was one of the which has an interesting history. So, folk with milk, guaranteeing that the herd teachers, and had charge of the students for your benefit and in order to preserve would be tested and be free from all during the study hour. I took special records and memories of the building up disease, on the condition that all the interest in strangers, and so I looked after of this section of the college I take the cows owned by the residents were sold. him and explained things which he did not liberty of compiling this article. This suggestion was made to free the understand, being new to the United States. Practically from the time of the com- district of the possibility of diseases that "I'm glad that he came to America and mencement of the college in the year 1898 would endanger the college herd, as well found me and brought me here. I have a dairy herd was kept on the estate; this as making available the best quality milk never forgotten that I am an American, but herd was made up of ordinary milking to all. I love the Australians, and I want to be cows of different breeds and types. Dur- translated with them. You know, Ameri- ing 1916 Brother G. Bohringer was ap- During the last eight years some of the cans and Australians are very much alike." pointed farm manager, and from that time well-known "Austral Park" Jersey stud And Mrs. Hare should know. till 1919 a herd of forty-five grade Jersey (Concluded on page 8) 6 AUSTRALASIAN RECORD 7/6/48 and vegetables. This group may be, omitted Foods Amount Needed Daily Planning the Bill of Fare if the first two groups are used liberally. We find milk and milk products except ADA M. BUNCH, Dietitian Sydney Sanitarium Milk 1 pint butter in group four. An increased pro- Potatoes 3 medium The planning of the bill of fare is one minence of sterilized milk in the diet is Beans, peas or 1 cup of the greatest of all household responsi- an important step toward the best use Nut foods 1-inch slice bilities. But the housewife of today has a of food. In group five are the protein Leafy vegetables, raw 1 cup great advantage over the housewife of foods, meat, fish, poultry, mature legumes, Carrots or other vegetables 1 cup nuts with peanut butter, eggs, and the nut a few years ago, because of recent years Tomatoes or citrus fruit 1 cup so much experimental work has been done foods. A number of outstanding authori- Other fruit 1 cup in the field of nutrition and there has been ties recommend the use of nuts and Butter or other fat, includ- made available to her charts and figures legumes with milk and eggs as satisfactory ing seasoning and cream 3 tablespoons foods instead of meat. Group six in- that are a great aid in this task. Whole-grain cereal 11 cups In May 1940 the president of the United cludes the breadstuffs, cereals, and por- Wholemeal bread 6 slices States called a national defence conference ridges. These foods are important sources Simple desserts 2 servings on nutrition. To this conference came of energy and are outstanding sources of leaders in the fields of nutrition and allied iron, copper, phosphorus, and vitamins of You will notice in this basal plan each sciences; agriculturists, food manufactur- the B complex group, if the whole grain one of the "basic seven" food groups is ers, and others representing every aspect is used. Group seven is made up of butter represented. This list of foods will supply of the problem of food from its produc- and other fats. Fats supply over twice as approximately the following figures:— tion in the field to its distribution to the many calories as protein or energy foods Calories, 3,000 Vitamin A, 8,000 units family kitchen. This council was known supply, so they should be taken in modera- Protein, 70 grams Thiamin, 2.25 mg. as the National Research Council, and tion. But the body requires some fat. Calcium, 1.07 gms Riboflavin, 2.23 mg. from it a Food and Nutrition Board was When the food is poor in fat there will be Iron, 22 mg. Vitamin C, 101 mg. organized late in 1940. The function of earlier and more severe hunger, because this Board was to advise on problems of fats retard the emptying time of the Recommended Allowances: nutrition in connection with national stomach. This is why a fat shortage is Calories, 3,000 Vitamin A, 5,000 units defence. such a hardship even when it does not Protein, 70 gms. Thiamin, 1.5 mg. Immediately the need for a table of imply a deficiency of total food value. Calcium, 0.80 gms. Riboflavin, 2.0 mg. allowances by which some degree of In planning the bill of fare our problem Iron, 12.0 mg. Vitamin C, 75 mg. general nutrition could be measured was now is to apply the recommended allow- recognized. After careful study of all ances for good nutrition, and the "basic Compared with the allowances accepted available data on the standards for human seven" food groups which will supply as the "yardstick of nutrition" for an indi- nutrition the Board published in January, these elements in our daily selection of vidual of the same size we find that our 1943, recommendations for daily allowances food. basal ration meets these recommendations of various food nutrients. This publication In previous articles we have mentioned in every particular, and in some things represented the combined judgment of the various food nutrients required for a it has exceeded the recommendations, The more than fifty persons qualified to express satisfactory dietary, but let us go over foods in this basal diet may be arranged an opinion. these principles again briefly. First there during the day in any desired manner, In 1944 there seemed to be evidence that must be sufficient protein in quality and but it is usually more healthful to eat a the recommended allowances for some of quantity to repair wear and tear of the hearty breakfast and dinner and a light tea. The following menus may be sug- the vitamins were too liberal, so persons tissues. Secondly, we must have fuel to gestive:— engaged actively in research in this field supply energy needed for internal and in the United States and Canada were external work and for warmth of the body brought together. This group reviewed the BREAKFAST and to just ,maintain normal weight. published evidence, and exchanged views. Citrus or other fruit Thirdly, mineral elements must be sup- An egg Then they advised the Food and Nutrition plied for the upkeep of tissues in amounts Board to make certain alterations in the Wholemeal bread or toast equal to the body needs. And fourthly, Butter recommended allowances for some of the we must supply all of the vitamins needed B complex group of vitamins. This change 1 pint of milk by the body in amounts liberal enough to Whole grain cereal was made in 1945. These recommended promote health and high resistance to allowances have been accepted by most of disease. DINNER the other nations of the world, and are known as the "Yardstick of Nutrition." In selecting meals it is not enough that Potatoes This "yardstick" is something by which they supply the necessary nutritional items, Beans, peas, cheese, or nut foods each individual or each family can measure but they must also supply these items in 1 leafy vegetable either raw or cooked his or their selection of food. These recom- the right amounts. There are a number Carrots or other vegetable mended allowances furnish guidance' for of ways of planning meals, all of which Bread and butter the nourishment of the body at different are good; but one of the most simple Simple dessert methods is to use a basal ration plan. levels. TEA In June of 1943 there was a National In this method a list of foods that will furnish the recommended allowances at a Bread and butter Nutrition Programme carried on in the Vegetable or fruit salad United States. At that time the "Uncle given level is used as the skeleton for the meals for the whole family, the adjust- 1 pint of milk, part may be used in soup Sam" poster was devised. This poster if desired. pictured seven different groups of foods ments being made for individual differences by the size of the servings or by leaving Cream cheese, or nuts considered by nutritional workers as in-, Simple dessert dispensable to good health. The doctrine out certain foods or adding other foods as needed. The following list of foods If egg has been omitted for breakfast of the poster was, "Eat every day from it may be taken for tea. each of these basic seven food groups." may serve as a basal guide for a man These groups were selected with the moderately active and whose normal It is obvious that the food requirements thought that if one ate liberally from weight is eleven stone. of every member of the family will not be each group daily his dietary would meet the same, and even the same person may the recommended allowances of the Food vary in his daily needs, depending upon and Nutrition Board. LET OUR EXAMPLE BE PURE activity and condition of health. Adjust- The first group of the "basic seven" ments in calories may be made by increas- foods are the green and yellow vegetables. Let us reflect that the highest path ing or decreasing the size of the servings These vegetables are rich sources of is pointed out by the pure ideal of those of food. The servings may be larger for a vitamin A, and because of that they who look up to us, and who, if we tread larger person and smaller for a smaller should be included in the diet every day. less loftily, may never look so high again. person and small for one who leads a Group two is made up of the citrus fruits, Remembering this, let it suggest one sedentary life. Or, adjustments may be tomatoes, and salad greens. This group generous motive for walking heedfully made by using less fat or more fat as the will supply the vitamin C for the day. In amid the defilements of earthly ways. case demands; and by using more or less group three we find listed other fruits —N. Hawthorne. of the starches and desserts. Additional 7/6/48 AUSTRALASIAN RECORD 7 protein may be obtained by adding another SPENCER-CHARLTON.--On April 11, egg or using more nuts and legumes. 1948, in the Bickley church, W.A..; Edward AUSTRALASIAN RECORD Where less protein is required the eggs Harvey Spencer and Peggy Charlton were Official Organ of the may be limited to three or four a week, the united in marriage. Both are well known AUSTRALASIAN UNION CONFERENCE OF portions of meat substitute and legumes in this district, consequently a large num- SEVENTH-DAY. ADVENTISTS may be smaller. The basal ration provides ber of well-wishers were present to witness sufficient minerals and vitamins if each the happy event. May God grant that the Editor G. Stewart adult receives a pint of milk daily, and home this couple will set up will be one Assistant Editor - Constance M. Greive each child a quart of milk daily, either where angels will be pleased to dwell. Single Subscription, per year, post paid - 5/- as a beverage or in the foods, along with A. W. Martin. Order through your conference office, or the suggested fruits and vegetables. The send direct„ to the Signs Publishing Co., fundamental needs of each member of the Warburton, Victoria. family are essentially the same, the varia- WRIGHT-HOLBURN.—The Sydenham All copy for the paper should be sent to The tions come in the amounts required. church, South New Zealand, was the Editor, "Record," Fox Valley Road, Wah- scene of a very pretty wedding when, on roonga, N.S.W. Planning and serving attractive and May 10, 1948, Russell Arthur Wright and Advertisements approved by the Editor well-balanced meals appropriate to the Myrtle Hilda Holburn met to exchange will be inserted at a charge of 2/6 each. needs of each member of the household their vows. Russell is a son of Brother is an accomplishment of which any house- Printed weekly for, the Conference by the and Sister W. A. Wright of Cambridge. Signs Publishing Co., Warburton, Victoria wife may feel proud. It is an accomplish- The bride, who is well known in Hamilton ment that will result in better health and and Christchurch, is the only member of perhaps better dispositions of all con- her family to have embraced present MARTIN.—William Frederick Martin, cerned. This is the science of true health truth. We wish this happy couple much of reform. a member of the Ourimbah church, the blessing of God as they go back to N.S.W., for over thirty years, died on May found another Christian home in the 7, 1948. He was born in the Parramatta North Island. district seventy-three years ago. As a WEDDING BELLS F. L. Taylor. husband and father he was exemplary; in church life a tireless worker and a real vs shepherd of the flock. He served as a SAMMAN-BROWN.—In the afternoon member of the executive committee of the of May 10, 1948, Harry Samman and Sylvia DRIVER-ATKINS.—On April 18, 1948, conference for several terms. He lived Dawn Brown were united in holy wedlock at the home of the writer, Brother Albert his life faithfully, and died triumphantly Driver of Yarra Junction was united in in the tastefully decorated Methodist in the sure and certain hope that Jesus church next door to the Brown's home in marriage to Sister Nancy Atkins, so well will call him from his dusty grave when Rylestone, N.S.W. The bride's family, known to many by her associations with He comes. The funeral services at Avon- the work on Mussau. Their many friends although isolated, is well known among Adventists in the conference. The bride- dale were conducted by Pastor H. J. Halli- will wish them much of God's blessing as day and the writer, assisted by Pastor W. H. groom, who arrived from England after they unitedly serve God. Pascoe. To the sorrowing widow, son, and being discharged from the Royal Navy, H. S. Streeter. four daughters—Sisters J. Radley, L. accepted present truth as a result of seeing Munro, G. Cowan, and R. Fowler—we offer it lived and hearing it taught in Brother JACOBSON-DAVIES.—A glorious day our heartfelt sympathy, and trust that the was April 27, 1948, when Howard Charles Brown's home. Relatives and friends sepafation will not be long. De la Ray Jacobson and Elizabeth Davies gathered on this happy occasion to express J. D. Anderson. were joined together in holy wedlock before their best wishes for the future happiness a large company of relatives and friends, of the young couple. We pray that heaven's in the Hawera church, North New Zealand. richest blessing will rest upon them. The young people of the Oakleigh After the ceremony a very happy recep- Claude D. Judd. tion was held at the Carlton, where best church, Victoria, visit regularly the Home wishes for their future joy were expressed. of the Aged and Infirm at Cheltenham. This active missionary couple are setting To assist them in this work and to enhance up their home in Hawera, which fact will their service they urgently require a port- bring much pleasure to our church mem- able organ. They request that anyone knowing where such an instrument may be bers there. G. Weslake. obtained kindly advise H. F. Taylor, 83 Dandenong Road, Oakleigh, Victoria. GORDON-BURTT.—Amidst appropriate floral decorations in the Broken Hill GILLIS.—A sorrowful little group of church, N.S.W., on May 12, 1948, Ernest, missionaries gathered at the Port Moresby son of Mrs. Gordon and the late Mr. cemetery on April 30, 1948, to commit to ELDERLY LADY, S.D.A., seeks position, W. B. Gordon of Palmyra, W.A., and Melba, the care of the Life-giver the body of companion, light duties, near Sydney, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. L. Burtt of Graeme Adrian, aged two years and nine N.S.W. Write to J. Murray, P.O. Neutral Broken Hill, united their lives in marriage. months, only child of Brother and Sister Bay, N.S.W. A large number of relatives and friends, Stan Gillis of Vilirupu, Papua. Some ten who were witnesses on this happy occasion, days previous Graeme had suffered an WANTED: First-class mechanic, also testified to the popularity of the young attack of malaria,' and it was later dis- first-class welder, with knowledge of lathe couple, and it is the sincere prayer of all covered that he had diphtheria. Native work preferred, for S.D.A. garage. Forty- that God will richly bless and prosper runners were sent to the nearest teleradio hour week worked in five days. Good wages them as they establish their home at transmitter, some two days' distance, with and conditions. Reply to C. A. Ede, South Cooranbong. E. H. Clark. a message for help. In response to this a Kempsey, N.S.W. R.A.A.F. Catalina was dispatched from CHILCOTT - DAWSON.—On April 26, Port Moresby with a doctor on board. WANTED: Adventist working manager, 1948, in the colourfully decorated Avondale Graeme and his parents were taken on the married, fully experienced, to take charge church, N.S.W., many friends and relatives flying boat to Moresby, where the patient sheep and cattle. Good opportunity for assembled for the occasion when Alice was immediately admitted to hospital. An conscientious man. Employer S.D.A. State Margaret Dawson, daughter of Sister D. G. hour and a half later he passed to his rest. experience and wages required to "Farm Cain of Cooranbong, was led by her uncle, At the graveside service the writer was Hand," care Victorian Conference office. Brother A. W. Dawson, to be joined in assisted by Brethren R. R. Frame and I. R. marriage to Bernard Walter Chilcott, son Stratford. Our deepest sympathies are ex- vat of Brother and Sister C. B. Chilcott of tended to the parents, who are being richly Mullumbimby. As this young couple sustained by God's grace, also to the Advent Correspondence School blend their lives in Christian service and grandparents, Pastor and Mrs. W. Gillis make their home in the district of Mullum- of Gosford, and Mr. and Mrs. Masters. of COORANBONG, N.S.W. bimby, we pray that God's rich blessing Port Macquarie, N.S.W. Teaches most college subjects by qualified will be theirs. D. H. Wyborn. E. A. Boehm. instructors. Information gladly supplied. 8 AUSTRALASIAN RECORD 7/6/48

Nay Indeed, we might say that failure to see the Archceological Exhibition exhibits, to read the booklets and literature, Scientific Evidence Supports the Bible and to listen to the descriptions given by BREVITIES the guides, will amount to a tremendous R.% Readers of this paper will be interested gap in the Christian education of every to learn of the Exhibition of Modern Sci- Christian worker. Pastor L. A. Dyason, M.V. secretary for ence and the Bible which is to be presented Moreover, the evidence of these tangible South Australian Conference, has accepted by the Australian Institute of Archeology material objects has a remarkable appeal a call to a similar position in Queensland. in the Sydney Town Hall from Saturday, to the indifferent and to the unbeliever. Pastor W. D. Lauder, formerly M.V. secre- June 19, to Saturday, July 10. No better opportunity for opening a per- tary for the Queensland Conference, feels The exhibition will display actual ma- sonal chat with someone not of our faith he must give up field work for the present. terial taken from a wide variety of ex- will be found anywhere. cavations. There are clay cuneiform tablets It is hoped that the Christian public will Pastor Cyril Pascoe and a crew of five from' Mesopotamia, bricks from Babylon, support this Exhibition by its earnest Papuan boys have come to Sydney to take a good deal of material from Jericho, prayer, by its presence, and by its use of out the "Light," the latest mission ship, to pottery from Cyprus, Ras Shamra, Syria, this splendid means to interest the un- New Guinea. It will be used by Pastor and believer. Mrs. R. H. Tutty of Manus, who have for so many years braved the hazards of the open sea in a canoe. We are very glad LISTEN IN EVERY SUNDAY BOOK THESE DATES NOW ON YOUR SYLLABUS that they are to have the security and TO THE comfort of this ship. VOICE OF PROPHECY 1948 Pastor A. W. Peterson, M.V. secretary SYDNEY TOWN HALL- N.S.W. VICTORIA for the Union Conference, recently visited Friday, June 18: Preview for masters of the Australasian Missionary College, and 2UE 9.30 a.m. 3AW 2.30 p.m. colleges, ministers, teachers, etc. has made this report: The attendance is 2GB - 5.30 p.m. 3UL 5.00 p.m. Saturday, June 19, to Saturday, July 10. about 382 students, who fill the college to 2CA 5.30 p.m. 3GL - 6.30 p.m. capacity. Dr. Murdoch and his faculty 2KA 1.30 p.m. 3CS - 6.00 p.m. BRISBANE CITY HALL- are operating a splendid school. A bap- 2GZ 1.30 p.m. 3YB - 5.00 p.m. Friday, Sept. 3: Preview for masters of tismal class of thirty-one has been receiv- colleges, ministers, teachers, etc. 2MG 6.00 p.m. 3B0 - 6.00 p.m. ing instruction in recent weeks, and the 5.30 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 4, to Saturday, Sept. 18. 2WG 3SR 5.00 p.m. first baptism of the year will be held June 2DU 5.45 p.m. 3CV 5.30 p.m. NORTH QURFNSLAND- 26. Missionary bands go out every Sabbath 2BH 5.45 p.m. 3MA - 6.30 p.m. afternoon, and four people have already 2LF - 9.00 a.m. Lectures at various towns during winter accepted the truth this year through this 3HA 3.30 p.m. 2RG 7.15 p.m. season. Dates to be arranged. work. The Symphonic Choir is giving the 6.00 p.m. SOUTH AUST. college much favourable publicity. 2GN MELBOURNE dates to be announced later. 2AY 6.00 p.m. 5DN/RM 0.? 2BE 9.30 a.m. - 1.00 p.m. 1949 2HD 6.00 p.m. HOBART-ADELAIDE-PERTH. "Who Shall Roll Us Away 2HR 6.00 p.m. WEST AUST. 2TM 6.00 p.m. 6AM/PM the Stone?" 2AD - 6.30 pm. - 6.00 p.m. (Concluded from first page) 2MW - 10.20 a.m. 6PR/TZ History of A;M.C. Dairy Herd 2GF - 9.30 p.m. - 6.00 p.m. "Many are the hindrances that lie in (Concluded from page 5) the path of those who would walk in TASMANIA animals have been brought into our herd. obedience to the commandments of God. QUEENSLAND . . . He will remove every obstacle from 7HT - 530 p.m. "Maria Lad," "Bindle," "Canadian Lad," before the feet of His faithful ones, or give 4BH - 9.30 am. 7EX - 10.15 a.m. "Court Jester," and "Tomboy" being some of the bulls; "Daffodil Blue" and "Oxford them strength and courage to conquer 4GR - 10.00 a.m. 7AD - 6.30 p.m. 4SB - 9.00 a.m. Vasilika" are some of the cows. We have every difficulty, if they earnestly beseech 7BU - 6.30 p.m. 4ZR - 6.00 p.m. bred some excellent show stock; but of His help. All hindrances will vanish be- 4T0 - 9.30 p.m. FIJI greater importance, we have cows that are fore an earnest desire and persistent effort to do the will of God at any cost."-"Testi- 4CA - 9.30 p.m. ZJV - 9.30 p.m. recognized from standard government tests monies," Vol. IV, page 147. to rank amongst the highest butter-fat testing and milk-producing Jersey cattle "There are times when the Christian in this state. The awards gained at the life seems beset by dangers, and duty seems Palestine, Egypt, flint implements from Maitland Agricultural Show range from hard to perform. The imagination pictures England, France, Palestine, and so on. some champions and reserve champions to impending ruin before, and bondage or This material will be beautifully dis- death behind. Yet the voice of God many first, second, and third prizes. played in large bays which artists have After about eleven years of faithful ser- speaks clearly above all discouragements, prepared specially for the exhibition. Other `Go forward!' We should obey this com- vice Brother J. Strange resigned, and was features are a number of sets of large succeeded by his brother Cedric Strange, mand, let the result be what it may, even photographs which refer to places of Bible though our eyes cannot penetrate the who in turn left a few years later. Up until interest, Jerusalem, Galilee, Petra, Baby- a few years ago the dairy buildings were darkness, and though we feel the cold lon, Tyre, Jericho, and so on. waves about our feet."-Id., page 26. situated behind the barn, which still stands "Why art thou cast down, 0 my soul? Certain literature will be on sale-two in its original position, and where the and why art thou disquieted within me? books on Jericho, one by Professor John horses are now stabled; two wooden silos hope thou in God." Ps. 42: 5. "Cast thy Garstang, the other by W. J. Beasley, Esq.; were erected behind the dairy buildings for burden upon the Lord, and He shall sustain small brochures on Jericho, Tyre, Babylon, fodder storage. Now we have modern con- thee." Ps. 55: 22. "In the world ye have with a dozen photographs in each; and a crete feeding-stalls and milking-bails, tribulation: but be of good cheer; I have number of carefully prepared booklets deal- concrete silos for ensilage, and milking overcome the world." John 16: 33. "When ing with the early manuscripts of our machines; these are situated on the hill these things begin to come to pass, then Bible, the accuracy of the Book of Acts, nearer to the entrance gates of the look up, and lift up your heads." Luke the Story of Megiddo, the Walled Cities of property. 21: 28. Canaan, the Records of the Cuneiform The dairy is of value to the college in With courage then we can face the Tablets of Ras Shamra, Tell el Amarna, that it supplies excellent quality, pure, future, discerning in our daily difficulties and Nuzu. disease-free milk for the students. It unparalleled opportunities for advance- Here is an opportunity for Christian is equally an asset as a training place for ment in Christian confidence; finding in workers to see at first hand this valuable our future workers; for practical knowledge our adversity a firm foothold for faith material which has done so much in these of agriculture is stated by Mrs. E. G. White in the leading of our Lord. days to confirm the faith of the Christians. as being of great worth to every one of us.