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H I N K!" is a one-word motto in bold red letters Did Eve's knowledge of evil lead her to warn Adam not to challenging students in the classroom of one of the best partake of the forbidden fruit? teachers I ever had. Boys in the printing and woodwork- Has any sin you have committed made it easier for you to ing departments jointly made and presented this motto to their resist temptation? beloved friend in commemoration of one of his stirring chapel Do your "friends" who are wise in the experience of evil help talks. you to resist sin, and do they exert an uplifting influence upon you? This arresting challenge has been engraved upon the minds Do you candidly believe that these persons will give up any of hundreds of youth as they have sat in that college classroom. specific sin because they have experienced it? Yet it was not until years had passed and thousands of miles Did the One who was "in all points tempted like as we are, separated me from my alma mater that I realized the far-reach- yet without sin," lack any influence in leading people to forsake ing influence of that word. their wicked ways because He had not participated in their sins? I was visiting a church school on one of the islands of the Our thoughtful, honest answers to these questions should make West Indies. The teacher had spent several years as one of my it clear to us that a firsthand knowledge of evil is a liability to the students in a mission school. There in the front of his classroom Christian. An African proverb says truly that "it is never good to hung a similar motto: "THINK!" As I contemplated it do wrong in order that right may follow." (Continued on p. 14) that day, its meaning came home to me with new force, and although its challenge had been a guiding principle of my life for many years, I began to question the wisdom of following its advice. For merely to think may become the most unfortunate experience in a person's whole life. Lucifer in heaven thought that he should be in- 7LIL 2ttaiyAti vited to attend the heavenly councils. He, no doubt, did a lot of thinking before instigating a rebellion that caused one third of the angels to be cast out of By CLARENCE heaven. STENBERG Eve in the Garden of Eden thought the words of the serpent sounded plausible. Yes, she would gain a knowledge of good and evil and be like God. She ate of the forbidden fruit and brought sin and sorrow and suffering and death to all mankind. Adam, although he may have known that Eve had been deceived, thought he could not bear to lose the helpmeet God had provided. He partook of the forbidden fruit, and they left the Garden of Eden together. Judas Iscariot thought himself superior to the other disciples—and even to Jesus Himself. He thought that by betraying Christ he would force Him to reveal His divinity. Thus Judas sold his Master for thirty pieces of silver and became an instrument in carrying out the evil designs of Satan. The world has been turned upside down and inside out, and nations have engaged in mortal conflict that brought suffering and horror and death to millions of persons everywhere because of the wrong thinking of a few persons. You and I, my friend, at times have done some very serious thinking and, as the result of our wrong con- clusions, have done some very foolish things—all be- cause we did not think straight. For how we think and what we think are far more important than the fact that we think. "As he [a man] thinketh . . . , so is he." Someone has said, "Not what we think we are, but what we think we ARE." If we think—and most of us flatter ourselves that we do—we must be absolutely certain that we think straight. For what we think determines what we choose, and life is made up of thousands of momentary choices. Again and again they confront us. If we choose this we reject that, for we cannot have both; and the sum total of our daily choices not only determines our place in this world but our final destiny as well. Sometimes into the minds of youth comes this in- triguing thought: "I can better help sinners to turn from their evil ways if I experience their sins for myself for a time." To be sure that we do not base our reasoning upon a false premise, let us an- H. M. LAMBERT swer some serious ques- Joe Missed the High Road to Achievement, Because He Thought tions which are to the That Getting By Was Just as point. Good as Playing Square VOL. 93, NO. 50 DECEMBER 11, 1945

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T was only a dream. But it was one of death'? But when Jesus, God's only Son, out that His blood shed on Calvary's cross IL those dreams that are so startlingly real died on the cross He paid the full ransom had washed away every stain of guilt, as to give one pause, and lead him to probe price for their deliverance from this fate. since they had kept every sin confessed up into the deepest recesses of the heart. All those who have accepted Him as their to date. The verdict in such cases was ac- Redeemer on the generous conditions He quital, and an invitation was given them to has laid down may have the eternal life enter the golden city and "inherit the N angel suddenly appeared before me. He has purchased for them with His own kingdom prepared for you." A "Come," he said, reaching out his hand blood." But in many other cases the magic word to grasp mine. "Come, the King com- As he was speaking, the angels who min- "Pardoned" which had been written after mands." And quick as a passing thought istered before the flaming throne opened listed sins was crossed out and was not a the journey was done. two of the massive volumes and spread part of the sound recording. When Satan Words fail to describe the magnificence their pages before the all-seeing eye of brought his accusations against them Christ of the City Foursquare, which stood in God. The clerk of the court took his turned sadly to His Father and said, "I radiant splendor under the light of a glory place with a writer's inkhorn at his side. gave My life for all mankind. Some have brighter than the sun at noonday. Its "The books to be examined contain the refused to accept My sacrifice. The seem- wall, "great and high," seemed to gleam names of those who claim to believe the ing pleasures of the world they have held and scintillate as foundations of jasper, third angel's message, and those who are as of more worth than eternal life. Ac- sapphire, emerald, topaz, amethyst—twelve members of the remnant church," explained cording to their choice so let it be." To kinds of precious stones all told—caught my guide. "In one is recorded their good such the Judge said sternly, "Thou art and reflected the brilliant rays, while the deeds; in the other their sins." weighed in the balances and art found soft, luminous colors in the twelve giant wanting! Begone into outer darkness and gates, each one a single pearl, glowed with to death!" And they went, acknowledging a luster all their own. We were outside QUDDENLY the great host of angels the justice of the sentence given them. those gates, but the gate nearest us stood L/ vanished from before the throne, and "But I thought a sin once confessed was open, and within we could see streets of in their place stood a comparatively small 'blotted out'; that God put it behind His purest gold, the crystal-clear river of life company of God's earth-born sons and back; cast it as far away 'as the east is from the west'; cast it 'into the depths of flowing through the midst of the city on daughters. whose either bank grew the tree of life, One by one, as names were called, each the sea.' How can such forgiveness be which "bare twelve manner of fruits" and person took his place before the judgment withdrawn?" I questioned. leaves "for the healing of the nations." bar. His guardian angel, who had at- My angel guide smiled sadly as he an- Immediately before us, and well outside tended him every day of his life, and who swered: "The phrase, 'kept every sin con- the gate ajar, stood a great throne which had written the record in the book, was at fessed up to date,' is the key to your query. seemed to be made up of "fiery flames" his side. As the Holy One upon the throne If after a person has confessed his sins, whose wheels appeared to be of "burning fixed His gaze upon the prisoner of sin, forsaken them, and received forgiveness, fire." Upon this throne sat a majestic His glance seemed to burn into the very he loses his way and allows sin to separate Being, whose "raiment was white as snow" depths of his soul; at the same moment a him from God, the pardon extended to him and whose hair was "like pure wool." Be- sound film of the record of all his life ex- is withdrawn, and he 'is in the same con- fore Him were stacked a number of books, periences was projected on a great screen dition as before he was forgiven.' For and on the cover of each one was stamped which seemed to hang in space. you see, he has really 'denied his repent- in letters of gold the words "Ledger of First his good deeds were shown—every ance.' The only safe thing to do is to Heaven." Around this throne were gath- temptation resisted, every evil overcome, be sure that not even a little pet sin is kept ered a sea of angels—ten thousand times every word of tender pity expressed, every in the heart. ten thousand and thousands of thousands. act of unselfishness or sacrifice, every suf- "There are so many almost Christians As I gazed in awe upon this scene which fering and sorrow endured for Christ's in the world," he continued. "Their the greatest pomp and circumstance of sake. But there was also an unerring good works are many; they desire a home earth can never even approach, a voice of record of each sin. For "opposite each in the Paradise of God ; but they want it thunder announced: "The judgment is set. name in the books of heaven is entered, on their terms, not His. Somehow it The books shall now be opened. Every with terrible exactness, every wrong word, seems so very hard for even those of you man, every woman, and every child living every selfish act, every unfulfilled duty, who know the truths of the third angel's upon the earth shall be judged by the things every secret sin, with every artful dissem- message and who are members of His which are written therein. God is an all- bling. Heaven-sent warnings or reproofs remnant church to understand that God wise Judge, than which there is none more neglected, wasted moments, unimproved means exactly what He says; that He is equitable. He will examine the evidence opportunities, the influence exerted for merciful, loving, and long-suffering be- and pass just sentence in every case. The good or for evil, with its far-reaching re- yond human comprehension; but that His standard of judgment is His holy law." sults, all are chronicled by the recording 'Thou shalt not's' and His 'Thou shalt's' As the proclamation ended, there was a angel." mean just that, and nothing else!" moment of silence; then a shout of praise Faces were pale and terror-stricken! went up as the angel throng bowed in wor- Every eye was riveted upon the Judge, shipful adoration. A tall Person of digni- who was reading the inmost secrets of AWOKE with a start, relieved that fied bearing, from whose face a drawing their hearts! 7 my name had not been called, that the love light shone, stepped toward the throne "'God shall bring every work into judg- film of my thoughts and words and actions and took His place at His Father's right ment, with every secret thing, whether it had not been brought up for review. Was hand. At first glance I felt that this must be good, or whether it be evil,' " observed there still time to make amends for care- be Jesus; when I saw the scars of Cal- my guide in solemn tones. lessness? To check up on—oh, so many vary's nailprints in His hands and feet, things? Yes, the sun was just showing on and the crown-of-thorn marks on his brow, the eastern horizon, and another day was I was sure of His identity even before my 7 NOTICED that the sins of some had dawning. I must make the most of it! guide spoke. IL the word "Pardoned" written beside For I know that soon—perhaps tomor- "The sinner's Friend and Advocate, who the record of each such experience, and it row—this judgment experience will not pleads the cases of the accused," he said. was run as a part of the film. When Satan be merely a startling dream but a stern "Every word, every thought, every action, appeared to accuse these persons of failing reality. is to be reviewed by the Judge of the uni- to live the Christ life perfectly in this pres- verse. All humanity stand before Him as ent evil world, Jesus stepped forward, condemned sinners, for does not the In- showed His wounded hands, and pleaded spired Word say that 'the wages of sin is with His Father for their lives, pointing

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HILE I was serving as camp By R. L. BENTON they believed to be created of God. They pastor in the Central Union Con- therefore were faced with a command Wference, my telephone rang one from men and a command from God at Friday afternoon, and I discovered that on It was not long until the telephone rang the same time. I called his attention to the other end of the line a young man was again, and I was told that this chaplain the fact that the Scriptures say, "We ought speaking in somewhat excited tones. He was no longer there, and that the order to obey God rather than men." I went on immediately introduced his subject by say- was still standing for the boys to appear to explain our position as Seventh-day Ad- ing, "We're in trouble." for duty on Sabbath. ventists; that we sacrifice the holding of Not knowing who was speaking, I had As there was no through-train connection important positions, lucrative positions, be- to make inquiry, and discovered that he to this place, I told the young man I would cause of our conscientious conviction re- was one of our Adventist soldiers located drive part way that night, continue my garding the observance of the Sabbath. I at an Army airfield in one of our Mid- journey in the morning, and meet them at told him our men were fully competent to western States. He informed me that the camp about noon. A little after noon hold the very best positions, that their there were seven of our boys there, and I arrived and found the boys, together conscience means more to them than any that they had been getting along well, hav- with the district pastor, and we went im- position. ing the Sabbath off and receiving passes mediately to see the company officer. I explained our medical cadet work, be- to attend church. However, a new officer This officer received me very cordially cause some of these boys had taken this had taken charge of their company, and and informed me that the post commander medical cadet training. Then I called his these privileges had been canceled. had learned of this incident and wished to attention to the fact that the Constitution On this Friday afternoon the boys had see me immediately. I invited the com- of the United States of America states that made their request as usual for a Sabbath pany officer to get in my car, and we rode Congress shall not interfere with the free morning pass. The matter came to the down to the post headquarters, where the exercise of religion, and told him I was attention of this new officer, and he called commander was awaiting us. The chap- sure the Army did not want to exercise the boys in and explained to them, "This lain, the executive officer, and the legal authority beyond what the Federal Gov- business of getting off Saturdays is at an officer of the post were also present. ernment can exercise. end. You will work tomorrow!" The After introductions all around, the post As I finished, the post commander smiled officer was very emphatic and used lan- commander told me that he was sorry it and said, "This company officer has ex- guage that was very impressive. had been necessary for me to make this ceeded his authority. No order has gone The boys explained to him that they trip; that he knew nothing of the incident out from this office to compel Seventh-day would not be able to do this, inasmuch as until he learned that I *was coming; and Adventists to perform routine duty on it was only routine duty, and they could that as soon as he learned of it he gave their Sabbath, and so long as I am com- not do work on Sabbath except in cases of orders that I be brought directly to him mander of this post, you can be assured emergency. They were threatened with rather than for the matter to be discussed that no such order will go out. Further- court-martial and ordered to be on hand elsewhere. I thanked him for this, and more, bona fide members of the Seventh- on Sabbath. It was following this inter- we were ready to proceed. day Adventist Church shall be excused view that they called me. He asked me whether I could tell him from duty at sundown on Friday." Having made previous acquaintance with what the issue really was, as he did not I thanked him for this, and after a few a very helpful chaplain at that field, I told know. I explained to him just what the friendly greetings we left the office. I this young man to get in touch with this situation was, and made clear that the took the company commander back to his chaplain and ask him to help them get their order was one which these boys would be office and assured him that we held no ill privileges. I also told him to call me back unable to obey because they were Seventh- will over this incident but were very happy as soon as they had interviewed this man. day Adventists and observed the day which that the matter was now clear. He as- sured us that it was clear to him, though it had not been before, and that no further difficulty would be encountered. The boys all were happy, and we thanked the Lord for His kindness. I returned home, supposing this to be the end of the incident.

Some months later I was asked to go to Europe to visit Seventh-day Adventist young men and women in the service of their country. I had not been in England very long when one day as I visited an American Army camp I met one of these seven boys from the airfield back in the States. It was from this young man that I got the second edition of my story. He gave it to me about like this: "You remember the post chaplain who was present the day we had the hearing? Not very long after that hearing he made a request for me to become his assistant there at the field, which after due consid- eration I agreed to do. "After entering upon my duties about his office I arranged to have Sabbath off. His secretary began to chide me about not working on Saturdays. I explained to her how it was. Later she noticed that I did (Continued on page 12)

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More Than One Serviceman Has Found the Truth of the Third Angel's Message Overseas and Re. ceived Baptism at the Hand of a Chaplain Who Honors Every Man's Religious Convictions

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By EDNA ATKIN PEPPER memories of college life will surely be of the associations you had there. The Christian school will not omit the important training of the hand. Most of Patt 3 -- Aatninf to Ave us find that we need the practiced co- ordination of muscle and mind in the great outside world. Jesus was the world's most HEN you enter college you are Were his last years happy ones? No, they outstanding teacher, and He was a car- entering the portals of life in were not. They were embittered and an- penter. Can you imagine Him doing work Wminiature. You will find there a guished, because he discovered that he had that would just "get by"? Oh, no! He sample of almost every stratum of society. lost the capacity to enjoy and to under- did each detail of His work with the most In this age poverty is not an insurmount- stand the finer things of life. precise exactness. Over the blackboard able obstacle to higher learning. You will In college your program will be well in one of our college classrooms I once mingle with the rich and the poor. You rounded as you progress from year to year. saw this motto: "Only the Best Is Good will meet intelligence and also its lack, for You will be trained to think. A college- Enough." Make it your own. the reason that many a youth is sent to trained mind is a recognized asset. Do Time is very precious in college. There college but has no personal interest in ob- not waste your energy protesting that you is so much that must be done and read and taining a higher education. In the democ- will never use geometry and trigonometry, seen and experienced. It is easy to neglect racy of a college you will observe the and therefore time spent in studying them the things of the spirit. Accept each re- domineering and the meek on the same is wasted. How do you know you will not quest to participate in the spiritual life campus. Guard well the personal integ- use them? I know a young man, not yet surrounding you as a part of your educa- rity of your heart and mind, for, unfortu- nineteen, who recently wrote me that if tion. Prepare for it with the same care nately, attendance at a Christian school is only he had a little more mathematics and that you give to an important class assign- not a guaranty against unfavorable influ- chemistry he would be eligible to try for a ment. But do not be so busy working for ences. coveted opening. He has a good mind and the Lord that you do not have time to In the world of college everything is applied himself reasonably well while he worship Him, to commune with Him. done to encourage your development. You was in school. Nevertheless, he already Preserve your spiritual entity. will never again have such a matchless has regrets for lost opportunities. Your college life will be made up of opportunity. Your talents are fostered; It does not matter if you never use your class attendance, manual training, spiritual your voice is heard. Your every attempt math. It does not matter if you do not exercises, association with interesting peo- is hailed with sympathetic helpfulness. It remember, in afteryears, the forms of ple, intensive study and practice. If col- is your daily association in this melting pot Biblical poetry. The impoitant thing is lege life and opportunities attract you, go of personalities that makes it so valuable that you learn how to use your brain. to college if possible. The tangible and to you as a training ground. You have a Mental discipline is another name for it. intrinsic value of such a course is beyond daily stint to perform. If you work at it From time to time you will have oppor- measure. But for the person who longs to honestly and well, the rewards will be tunity to hear good music, scholarly lec- attend college and cannot the case is not forthcoming. If you waste your time you tures, fine poetry. You will come in con- hopeless. There are two procedures open will suffer the consequences. It is a train- tact with unusual people, and if you are to you. You can enroll in a good corre- ing center, and as such, the proper place to among the more fortunate, some one of spondence school. This will give you the discover weaknesses in your logic of living. them may come to be your friend. Give intensive study and will be the nearest you In college you will learn to use your these things their proper place in your can get to class attendance. The manual mind. Once you are able to pin yourself program. You cannot appreciate their training you can obtain at home, no doubt. down to some definite line of endeavor, true value until later on. The aesthetic side of your education must you have a valuable asset. Can you con- Make friends among the students and be acquired by attending lyceum courses— centrate? The next time you are in the also among the members of the faculty. concerts, recitals, and lectures. Spiritual library make a note of the percentage of They, too, are people, and your life will exercises are free for the taking in your heads that are raised when someone enters be enriched in proportion to the friend- local church. And there, too, is your most or leaves a room! Do not allow yourself ships it generates. It takes a little time excellent opportunity for practice. Every to be pushed hither and yon by such trifling and thoughtful consideration to win and request from your Sabbath school teacher, incidents. You be the boss! keep friends, but it is well worth that cost. the Sabbath school superintendent, the Realize the dollar-and-cent value as well In afteryears the shining moments in your (Continued on page 14) as the intrinsic worth of your school days. If you are careless of your opportunities you will be due to spend the latter two thirds of your life lamenting your neglect. How unnecessary! "Of all sad words of tongue or pen, the saddest are these: 'It might have been!'" This is a song that many disillusioned persons sing, but if you make the wise choice, if you are farsighted, you will never need to sing it. Decide on your lifework during your academic career if possible. It will make the choice of a course in college easy and natural. Do not select a profession or job because you think it will pay big dividends in cash. There are more people happy in the smaller income groups than among the wealthy. Be sure to provide your mental and spiritual development as you go along. Be warned by the sad end of the man who bent all his energies to amassing great wealth, with the intention of indulging his love for poetry and the arts after this was accomplished. At last the day arrived when he could sit back and free his soul.

S. M. HARLAN The Most Shining Memories of College Life Will Be of the Associations You Had There

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other hand, possessed the kind of beauty that makes people catch their breath and look twice to convince themselves that what they are seeing is real. Being only seventeen, her loveliness was not yet ma- ture, but the promise of the full-blown rose was there. Yes, the rosebud likeness of her flawless complexion, her shining brown eyes, her wavy hair, and her nat- urally red lips—all this, added to her pleasing voice and grace of movement and manner, made Linda Louise Barnett a girl in a thousand. Outstanding physical beauty is a dangerous endowment to most young people, but she seemed to be one of those rare creatures who can be trusted with it, because her inward attractiveness was even greater than the outside. Susan's prediction of "ten dates to my one" proved to be only too true. How a R. M. LAMBERT girl could take so much part in social life They Were Paddling Their Canoe Lazily Down the River One Sunday Morning in Early Spring and still earn average good grades and When Cheater Voiced a Question That Had Often Come to His Mind keep her thinking level was another of the mysteries that made Linda Louise so in- EARTSICK, Linda Louise watched your honest but penniless pal. I will let triguing. Her freshman year seemed to the car turn the last bend and saw you rent half of it for the price of—shall be one unending parade of picnics, football the last flutter of her mother's we say one dress a month? Surely you games, and dances, with a procession of handkerchief. She stood a moment amid will never miss a few dresses. I venture young men vying for the privilege of being strange surroundings, looking in the di- to guess that you do not even know how her escort. She danced her way through rection in which her loved ones had dis- many you have!" it all and somehow never lost the look of appeared as if trying to hold on to the last "Brilliant!" exclaimed Susan impulsively, a little girl who is going to her very first firm handshake of her dad, and her moth- taking her at her word. "That's a deal. party. In some magic way the devil of er's brave smile through tears as she said, Take your choice right now for the first sophistication was not allowed to sear her "All right, honey, we must go now. Do month. Which shall it be; this plaid two- freshness. write tomorrow—and be good!" piece, or that brown velveteen? Either The other students teased her: "Come It was fun going away to college! She one will suit your coloring perfectly. What on, Lindy Lou, 'my little Lindy Lou-ou-ou,' had been looking forward to it all summer a pity that my mother, who loves to buy have just one smoke with us! Be a good since her graduation from high school. clothes by the carload, is blessed with such sport—one cocktail won't hurt you!" But after all, she was only seventeen and an ugly duckling for a daughter! Oh, But on that point she remained firm. —Linda Louise swallowed and turned to here is just the thing for you—a peach "Just a coke for me, thanks." • gather comfort from the beautiful campus taffeta formal for the freshman dance to- "What's the matter? Have scruples?" scene of the State university which was to morrow night. You will look perfectly "If you really want to know, Professor be her study home. devastating in this! And I have never Quiz, I promised my mother that I would "Come on, silly," she said to herself ; really cared for it." never drink or smoke, and that is a per- "you are lucky to be here with a nice room "You have not had it long enough to fectly good enough reason for me!" in the dormitory and an old pal for a know whether you do or not," rejoined She was pretty and popular enough to roommate. You won't be homesick very Linda Louise. "But seriously, Sue, I was make a statement like that and get away long. Better hurry back to the room and just joking. Come on, help yourself to with it. Her friends learned that if they help Susan get settled." part of my closet space. I have a perfectly wanted to remain her friends for any And so she shook her golden-brown good formal of my own." length of time, they must conform as much curls, lifted her chin high, and with a de- "That is just the point, my dear! You as possible to her standards, which also termined look in her brown eyes stepped have an evening dress, and look at all included "Hands off!" This quickly briskly down the winding walk and into these! If your high school record holds weeded out the chaff among those young the lovely old brick building where the true, you will have ten dates to my one, men who sought her company. 0 Lindy freshman girls were housed. and here I have ten gowns to one of yours. Lou, you were made to break hearts, al- Susan was up to her eyes in unpacking. It isn't fair, and it ought to be reversed. though you never wanted to! "0 Lindy Lou," she groaned when her So there!" Chester Simpson thought he was making roommate entered, "where shall I hang Whereupon she proceeded to hang half good progress during her sophomore year. them all?" She referred to the stack of of her party frocks in Linda's closet, to- That was the year when he came back to dresses, suits, and coats at present covering gether with others which she laughingly work on his master's degree, and discov- the two beds and all available chairs. said she might claim again if she should ered the girl of his dreams walking across Susan and Linda Louise were high school need them. The two girls were both a the campus on a balmy October day. He classmates and great friends, although slim size fourteen, but here the similarity was on her track with a dogged determi- Susan came from a very wealthy home ended. The irony of fate would have it nation almost constantly after that, and and Linda's parents were in very modest that Susan, the rich man's daughter, with was soon her regular escort to university circumstances. her smooth black hair, thin face, and functions. Seven years older than she, "You poor child," laughed Linda, "there glasses, looked strictly the intellectual type and with a more serious bent of mind than is plenty of room in the closet assigned to —and she was—while Linda Louise, on the (Continued on page 13) DECEMBER 11, 1945 PAGE 5 was able to "put it over" on one of the teachers, there was no reason to spend much time in study for a particular course. All went well for a while, but his day of reckoning came, and this certain teacher refused to give the boy any credit for the Oad course he had been taking. Perhaps I sound as if the main reason for abstaining from cheating and various other forms of bargain hunting is the earthly harm we are doing to ourselves THAT'S NO and the punishments which may result. Not so. We are building for eternal life, which is our ultimate goal. When we go to heaven, the only trace of this earth we BARGAIN! shall take with us is our character. It must be pure and clean for God. What kind of character is a person developing who allows himself to cheat in class or take any of the other "bargains" which are TEP right up, ladies and gentlemen! the "extraordinary bargain," "dirt cheap," all around us? His building blocks are It's the chance of a lifetime. This that had been offered. not of the finest brick, which must be used S beautiful, modern car may be yours That evening when we went down to to build a worthy character, but of worm- for just one round fifty-cent piece. Right get our mail we asked the postmistress eaten wood. There is a simple motto this way!" how she liked her lace. She answered us which often appears on our bulletin board. People crowded about the slim, suave with a blank stare. It is merely the two words, "Build Strong." man, eagerly pushing their way in and giv- "You know," mother stammered, "that What a challenge to everyone who is build- ing him their fifty-cent pieces. They re- Irish lace you bought from the two women ing for eternity! ceived in return important-looking green whose mother is sick." A young man in his youth started to build tickets. The "beautiful modern car" was The postmistress laughed, "Oh, they told a beautiful home. The blueprints were sitting high on a wagonlike affair drawn me that they were putting a younger carefully made, and everything was to be by another older car. Even in a large city brother through college. I did not get one, done according to plan. There were many a sight like this is not common; so I stopped but they told me that it was from Italy, friends to counsel this youth, but he had to for a moment, wondering what had drawn and they asked twenty-five dollars for it." do all the building himself. Only the finest the crowd, then what made them so will- We all looked at one another for a mo- construction materials were to be used, ing to give this smooth-talking man their ment and then burst out laughing, but with and the building process would necessarily money. a little nervous note for the close shave we be very slow, as each piece must fit exactly. My disgust must have been reflected on had just had. These two women had evi- All went well for a while, but the young my face, for suddenly the man stepped dently picked out this small town as a man grew restless as the days passed. close to me and whispered in my ear, "Why promising place in which to get something Progress seemed so slow that it was hardly don't I go to work? Well, why should I for practically nothing. perceptible. The building materials were as long as people hand me a living? It is Have you ever stopped to think how hard to find, and there were hardly ever a wonderful bargain, you know." more than one or two pieces to be fitted in He laughed easily and stepped back to at once. his place. I started on my way again, ley .gobbie 1ana Wood One day there were absolutely no build- thinking, thinking. As I strolled on down ing materials to be had, and the young man the street, I meditated on the human tend- grew tired of waiting. He looked at his ency to try to get something for nothing. many people in the world today are looking unfinished house and felt strangely trou- It seems we never learn that one gets just for bargains? Hitler was trying to get a bled. He thought to himself, "I have what he pays for in life. bargain by taking smaller countries for never been anywhere. I just stay here day As I mused thus, I suddenly remembered his own use. The result was a great world after day building this house which will a little incident which had happened sev- war, in which millions of men, women, and never be finished. Everything I use is so eral years ago. We were living in a small children lost their lives. expensive and there is so little of it. I town, and traveling salesmen were infre- But do not think that bargain hunting is shall go out and find materials. Some- quent visitors; but one day two nicely purely a modern trait. Ahab, spurred on where there must be cheaper building dressed women arrived at our door and by the wicked Jezebel, killed a man in blocks that would serve my purpose just asked mother whether they could show her order to obtain a field to which he had no as well." So the young man went out, some beautiful Irish lace. It seemed that right, and so hastened his own death and though the night was fast falling; and they were sisters and were being forced to helped bring destruction upon his people. though his counselors pleaded with him to sell it and several other personal items be- The rich young ruler wanted eternal life, stay, it was to no avail. cause their mother had become ill and they but he did not want to give up any of his All along the road he walked were needed funds for necessary hospitalization. worldly wealth. He wanted heaven—but people selling handsome-looking building Mother was all sympathy but was a little not if he could not have everything else blocks for half the price of those called for reluctant to pay twenty dollars for a along with it. So he went out into dark- in his plan. At first he was a little timid dresser scarf, even if it was exquisite Irish ness. about buying these bargain-price blocks, lace. Hearing this, they immediately told But do not let yourself think for a but he soon noticed many other young peo- mother that Mrs. , the postmistress minute that all "big" bargain hunters are ple making purchases and carrying away in our community, had bought another rulers, kings, or dictators. Every day huge armfuls. So without any more hesi- piece "just like this one," and had been so there are thousands of people who try tation he stepped up, and soon he was on happy to get it! She had even said that frantically to get something for nothing. his way back to his house with an armload twenty dollars was a very reasonable price Perhaps the most pertinent example to us as of his own. for such a beautiful piece of work. But young people is the student who feels that His counselors looked at him with sad- mother was still a little hesitant. Where- it is all right to glance to the right or to ness pictured on their faces, but he set to upon the two saleswomen consulted for a the left in an examination. He is looking work adding his new blocks to his house, minute and decided that since it was the at this from the viewpoint of the possibility which now went up with amazing rapidity. last piece, they would let her have it for of a small gain. He is thinking in terms When his material was exhausted, he went eighteen dollars. But mother was gather- of the present. The teacher may never out and secured more cheap blocks, and so ing strength all this time and explained to realize what he is doing, and for the mo- on and on, until one day he looked into a them that she would have no use for such ment the student has forgotten that there mirror and saw a tinge of gray over his lovely lace and really did not want it. is a God in heaven who is taking account temples. There were hard lines around Well, they decided they would lower it to of his words and deeds; that his chance for his eyes and mouth, and he suddenly real- fifteen dollars for her, but that was really eternal life is in the balance. ized that he was no longer a troy. A fear as low as they could go, and even then they came over him, and it was with great ef- would be giving it away. But mother had . I once knew a young man who was at- fort that he forced himself to look at his made up her mind, and finally the sisters tending one of our Adventist colleges who house. left, having talked long and earnestly about came to the conclusion that as long as he (Continued on page 13) PAGE 6 THE YOUTH'S INSTRUCTOR considered a Biblical authority on most fundamental truths by his friends. He even has interesting discussions of a spirit- ual nature with those he visits on his three- JESUS day passes while in port. Recently he was appointed chaplain's assistant. The chap- lain is also information and education offi- cer, and through these two avenues Peter Wagi on the -atlantic has been able to place copies of the Army and Navy edition of Steps to Christ in the hands of patients and permanent personnel By Pfc. WILSON L. TRICKETT alike. One evening Peter arrived at the Bible study a little late, bringing with him our radioman Stanley. Stanley lives on top of the house by the radio shack and spends ANY reports have been coming in other soldiers in a discussion of the Bible. most of his off-duty time lounging in the telling of the missionary work fel- One was also a new man on the ship, and deck lobby, smoking his pipe. Peter had M low servicemen have been doing we became friends from the start. Plans been hurrying to the hold when he passed in their various posts of duty. God, in His were made almost immediately to study him and felt impressed to invite him to the providence, has been using the international the truths of God's Word together. The Bible study. emergency of war to send out His young first days were perplexing, as we had no At the end of the first trip together we people to the ends of earth, and to enable place to meet. We went from bunk to were sorry that our first member, Chester, them to reach many who otherwise would bunk and corner to corner, but the smell decided to discontinue studies with us upon never hear the third angel's message. Often of tobacco smoke and the oaths of card- the advice of his home pastor. We feel it has meant that a serviceman has been playing quartersmates were always pres- that perhaps our decision to feed on the placed in a humble spot with no recogni- ent. "milk of the Word" should have been made tion or earthly reward, but the missionary Before sailing, Clifton Pohle, another earlier for his sake. opportunities have been unlimited. For in- Seventh-day Adventist, joined us as a Our aim was to start at the very begin- stance, these words are being penned sev- member of the laundry crew. The three ning of the plan of salvation to learn how eral feet below the water line in a forward of us approached the first sergeant to re- sin came to be; therefore, we decided to hold of one of Uncle Sam's hospital ships quest a quiet meeting place, and were of- Use as our textbook Bible Readings. We somewhere on the broad Atlantic Ocean. fered the use of the ship's brig. This we have used it successfully and continuously Here, too, Jesus has been walking on the gladly accepted and would have welcomed during the months intervening between waters and calling men to come unto Him. as a peaceful prison prayer house, but we that time and the present. were forced to evacuate two days later And, like Peter, men are still saying, "Lord, One lesson with discussion usually occu- if it be Thou." To answer that silent cry, because of some defective plumbing. Searching again, we found a seldom- pies the hour or more allotted to Bible God has led in the establishment of a Bible study each day we are at sea. Believing study group aboard this vessel. used passageway with a trash can at the dead end of it. This we appropriated, and that organization is the keynote of heaven, Only a few hours after I came aboard, we established certain principles by which some seven months ago, I joined two set up our altar around the trash can. We called it our "Garbage-Can to guide ourselves. We study not denomi- nations but Bible truth. Every member Prayer Meeting"! takes his turn in leading out with the study Feeling the need of a directed of the evening, if he is a regular member; course of study, we selected a set but visitors may also sit on "the throne," of the Shuler Bible studies, which as we have named the leader's chair, if had been given us by a friend. they so desire. When it is time for the From the start we always opened closing prayers, each member places his our study by asking God's presence chair or box toward the center of a circle, and closed with individual prayers. and in this manner everyone receives the The Lord was with us and we blessing of hearing others' prayers. When realized His guidance many times. a new member is present, someone explains The three of us had studied to- that he may pray or remain silent, as he gether about a month when we chooses. We have even had a visitor stand found a Christian soldier who as we kneel to pray. A supply of Bibles studied his Bible alone every was secured from the chaplain and is kept night. He not only joined our handy at all times. All this organization study group but, being in charge did not come about at once but has devel- of a hold, offered it as a meeting oped through the months as the need for it place. He believes that nothing arose. should interfere with our Bible The most thrilling part of the whole study, and has been absent only story to me is the way the Lord sent each twice, and then not of his own member to us. choice. Because of his personal Murl has been one of our faithful mem- Bible study and prayers during a bers from the beginning. A Christian six months' previous voyage to the Mediterranean, he interested woman back in Indiana had given him the book Prophets and Kings when he did some his friend, Peter, in the Christian work on the roof of her home. After sev- way sufficiently for him to join our group the next evening after eral years in the Army he became discour- Romano himself first came. aged for a time, and was seeking the way As our newest member had back to Christ. One Sunday afternoon I never studied or read the Scrip- returned to our quarters to get a few items when I noticed him deeply engrossed in a tures, we decided to adopt the book that looked very familiar. I wan- plan of studying the funda- mental principles of the Bible dered over and inquired what he was read- in a thorough, systematic way. ing. This brought out the story of how he had received the book and his present rea- During his five months' at- tendance, Peter has become son for perusing it. Though quiet and un- so well informed that he is assuming, he accepted the invitation to join our studies. Although not blessed with a classroom education, he is quick to recog- U.S. NAVY PHOTO nize truth when he hears it. In our study group we also have a practice of assisting Dick Took One of Our Copies one another in the proper pronunciation of of Bible Readings and Has Been Reading Far Ahead of words and in an understanding of their the Grciup (Continued on page 13) DECEMBER 11, 1945 PAGE 7 ation. "We'll have to quiet the crowd somehow." "We could go up on the shore ANOTHER VILLAGE and start our believers singing gospel hymns," suggested the Chinese evangelist. "Let's do that," assented Pas- tor Goodwin, and they went up to start the singing. This was of Wavle' no use, though, for the people were still restless and excited, and kept their eyes on the two By MARGUERITE ANNOFSKY large boats. They talked con- tinually among themselves about the bride-to-be and what was go- ing to happen to her. "We aren't getting anywhere ILL ARRIVE FRIDAY APRIL proached and Knan Ying-fung had not yet doing this; so see whether you can have FOURTEEN STOP HAVE appeared for examination. Since she had all the sampans form. a large semicircle, WCANDIDATES PREPARED not attended any of the other baptismal and then after we start, maybe they will STOP WILL HOLD BAPTISM SAB- classes, her eligibility for baptism was be- quiet down," advised the missionary. BATH AFTERNOON." coming a serious question. The Chinese evangelist waded out and These were the words of the telegram Early in the day Mrs. Chow had sent directed the sampans as they formed a received by Mrs. Chow, the Bible worker the customary bridal chair to receive the large semicircle, with the girls' sampan on at Mo Suen, a village in an outlying part bride-to-be, so that she could be at the the left side and the boys' on the right. of the province of Kwangsi, in southern chapel on time. Why had she not come? This done, Pastor Goodwin came out into China. Mrs. Chow and her little company Just as they decided to proceed with the the center of the semicircle and called for of believers had long looked forward to baptismal class, a messenger came running the first boy to come forward. this visit from Pastor Goodwin, the mis- up and stated, "The bride's uncle says he A hush fell over the Chinese crowd; in- sion director. It was to be a very special will not allow his niece to be baptized." stead of proceeding with the baptism of the occasion. Not only were there five new Mrs. Chow retorted, "I don't want my first boy, Pastor Goodwin took this oppor- believers ready for baptism, but the pas- son to get married, either." With this the tunity to tell these hundreds of listening tor was to conduct the wedding of Mrs. messenger hurried off to see what could be men and women the meaning of baptism, Chow's son, Chow Wye-leng, and Knan done to bring the bride to the baptism. how Christ has set us an example which Ying-fung, one of the young women to be Soon he returned with the words, "The we are to follow, how He gave His life baptized. bride herself doesn't want to be baptized." for the lost sinners, and how He returned The mission director and two Chinese "Oh, well, that is all right," assured to heaven to prepare a home for His be- workers arrived on Friday according to Mrs. Chow. "My son doesn't want to be loved children to which He will take them plan. In the afternoon a class was held married." from this earth when He comes to claim for the baptismal candidates. They were "But what are you going to do?" de- His own. The people listened with inter- reviewed on the doctrines and prepared for manded the middleman. "The bride is est. They had never heard of anything like the rite to be administered on the morrow. half way here now. You can't send her this before. All the candidates were present except back." After talking for three quarters of an Knan Ying-fung, the bride-to-be. Word "Oh, don't worry about that. We'll hour, Pastor Goodwin baptized the first was sent that she would see Pastor Good- receive her, and she can live in the apart- boy and then the second boy. Then the win the next day, Sabbath. ment in the back of the chapel, but my son first and second girls. Finally the bride- After the evening service in the chapel will live in my home next door." to-be came out of the sampan, and as she one of the Chinese workers came to the " The messenger left to tell this to the emerged from the watery grave a sigh of mission director and anxiously suggested, waiting uncle and relatives. Eventually relief passed over the hillside. The con- "Pastor Goodwin, don't you think it would Knan Ying-fung arrived and went in with gregation dissolved and quietly left with- be better to have the baptism and marriage Chow Wye-leng to see Pastor Goodwin. out any such confusion or excited talking on the same day? Either both on Sabbath She was so frightened that she could as had accompanied their gathering. They or both on Sunday?" scarcely answer the questions he asked her. had seen something that had impressed "Why, I don't know," replied Pastor However, she passed the examination sat- them greatly. Goodwin; "it seems to me that to have the isfactorily. The wedding was solemnized in the baptism on Sabbath and the marriage on When the group started out for the chapel at a late afternoon hour, and the Sunday would give more time for each and river, where they had planned to hold the place was so crowded that all the benches so much rushing about to prepare things baptism, they found it almost impossible were taken out and the guests stood, in would not be necessary." to make their way because the street was order to make room for all present. Knan "But to have both of them on the same so crowded. Pastor Goodwin noticed that Ying-fung had a happy look on her face day would cause less traveling for those everyone seemed to be following them and now; she seemed to have not only the hap- who have to come in from other villages. looking intently at the bride-to-be. When piness of marriage but the contentment Don't you think it would be all right to they came to the edge of the river, the com- known only to those who have entered into have them both on Sunday?" pany of believers boarded two large sam- a closer walk with God. "All right, let it be Sunday then," Pastor pans hired to take them down the river to After the wedding everyone was invited Goodwin finally agreed, unaware of all a point where it parted and went around a to remain for the customary wedding feast. that was involved. small island. The water was quite shal- But when the feast was over, the people The Sabbath services were conducted as low there, and the spot was secluded from did not wish to leave. Many expressed a usual, and in the afternoon another meet- view of both bank and channel traffic. longing to know more about those things ing of the baptismal class was called. As they boarded their boats, Pastor mentioned by the missionary at the bap- Again the bride-to-be failed to appear, and Goodwin noticed that the mass of Chinese tismal service. Pastor Goodwin let it be known that he were hastily entering other sampans and They all gathered in the little chapel would have to see the girl and make sure following them. They kept as close as and asked Pastor Goodwin to tell them that she understood the doctrines fully be- they could to the two large sampans and more about the man named Jesus and fore he could baptize her or marry her. especially near to the one which contained about His works. The missionary spoke Everyone retired early that night, for the bride-to-be. Those who could not get to them for an hour, and then the Chinese there was a big day ahead. The baptism into the smaller boats ran along the shore evangelist spoke for another hour. Still was to be in the forenoon, with the wed- and followed them. they wanted to hear more. So Mrs. Chow ding in the afternoon. The baptismal class As the boats pulled up to the island, the spoke for two hours. As they left at last, would meet for the last time at nine o'clock Chinese jumped out of their sampans and their eyes were opening to the joy that Sunday morning. began to wade out toward the large sam- Christ can bring into the life. Could this The appointed time came; all but one of pans carrying the mission party, until they Jesus really love them and care about the candidates were present. "We'll wait were up to their waists in the water. them? just a little longer, and then we'll have to "We certainly can't carry on a baptism After things had quieted down for the go ahead without her," declared Pastor with the people as excited as this," decided night, Pastor Goodwin asked his compan- Goodwin as the hour for the baptism ap- Pastor Goodwin as he looked over the situ- (Continued on page 13) PAGE 8 THE YOUTH'S INSTRUCTOR CAdvent Uouth, 4ciion

Week-End Senior Camp 15. "Before the setting of the sun, let all haps, "The ice cream." Hushed silence A Senior camp recently held at the Indi- secular work be laid aside."—Volume 6, pervaded the group as Pastor J. D. Haynes ana Dunes State Park, Chesterton, Indiana, p. 355. conducted an impressive vesper service, convened on a Friday and lasted over Sab- 16. On Friday "see that all the clothing stressing the need of Christian education. bath and Sunday. Everyone who was is in readiness."—Volume 6, p. 355. Later in the evening came motion pictures present felt that he had been to a feast of 17. "Remember the Sabbath day, to keep shown by H. E. Metcalfe, M.V. secretary good things and voted the get-together a it holy."—Ex. 20:8. for the conference, and the good-bys were great success. 18. All through the week we are to have said with an expressed, "Let's do this more the Sabbath in mind.—Volume 6, p. 354. often." Sabbathkeeping 19. "The Sabbath is a golden clasp that Good Work R. A. Nesmith, M.V. secretary for Illi- unites God and His people."—Volume 6, "During the last little while" the Salis- nois, gives these suggestive quotations on p. 351. bury, Maryland, society has passed out Sabbath observance from Testimonies of Rockford (Illinois) Youth in Action the Spirit of prophecy. They are so help- 4,460 pieces of literature and made 221 missionary visits. Rock Hall is second, ful that we pass them on just as they ap- The Sunday they made the trip to Chi- reporting 2,026 pieces of gospel literature peared in his newsletter, Illinois Wings: cago will be remembered long by the mem- distributed and thirty-nine missionary vis- 1. "We should jealousy guard the edges bers of this wide-awake • M.V. Society. its made. The Prayer, Personal Workers', of the Sabbath."—Volume 6, p. 356. Fifty-seven were in the group, and they 2. "Remember that every moment [of made the trip by bus, accompanied by their and Sunshine bands of this society are also the Sabbath] is consecrated, holy time."— pastor and his wife. Pastor and Mrs. hard at work. Volume 6, p. 356. R. A. Nesmith joined them when they A Record reached the "big city" and accompanied 3. Welcome the Lord's day with quiet- Illinois youth continue to set the pace in ness of mind.—Volume 6, p. 356. them on a visit to the Planetarium, the Field Museum of Natural History, and their subscriptions to THE YOUTH'S IN- 4. "Let all bitterness and wrath and STRUCTOR. A last report shows that they malice be expelled from the soul [on the the Aquarium. Pastor and Mrs. Glen- more Carter also took their young people have reached 122 per cent of the goal set Sabbath]."—Volume 6, p. 356. • for them by the publishers. 5. The mind must be disciplined to dwell out to Broadview Academy, where they upoh sacred themes on the Sabbath.—Vol- saw the sights, met the principal, and lis- Freeport Youth Achieve tened with keen interest to the short lec- ume 2, p. 703. After several months of intensive work 6. "It means eternal salvation to keep ture Professor Roy Smith gave on astron- omy. Afterward they gathered on the these young people were ready for their the Sabbath holy unto the Lord."—Volume investiture service. This was unique in 6, p. 356. school ball ground under a starlit sky and looked at the moon, Jupiter, and many that it was held in connection with a picnic 7. "Before the setting of the sun, let the supper which preceded the program. Six members of the family assemble to read stars and constellations through the tele- scope. Many in this Rockford group are Master Comrades, a group of Friends, God's Word, to sing and pray."—Volume and one Builder made up the class. 6, p. 356. interested in progressive class work, and a 8. "Let not the precious hours of the number are looking forward to soon be- One Hundred and Fifty Honor Tokens Sabbath be wasted in bed."—Volume 6, coming Master Comrades. At the close of a joint investiture held p. 357. Ingathering for the Seymour and Columbus, Indiana, 9. "On Sabbath morning the family Missionary Volunteer Societies, one hun- should be astir early."—Volume 6, p. 357. Illinois young people are busy Ingather- dred and fifty Honor Tokens were pre- 10. "As the sun goes down, let the voice ing again. Last year they turned in almost sented. Thirty-six candidates from the of prayer and the hymn of praise mark the twenty per cent of the total conference two societies took part in the very inter- close of the sacred hours."—Volume 6, goal. esting program and received insignia show- p. 359. The Water's Fine! ing their rank in the progressive classes. 11. All heaven is watching to see who is Six Master Comrades were present and keeping the Sabbath.—Volume 2, p. 704. Approximately one hundred and fifty assisted in the exercises. Pastor W. A. 12. Special light and health are prom- Chesapeake Conference young people from Nelson, Missionary Volunteer secretary ised to those who keep the Sabbath holy. the Baltimore, Maryland, area spent an for Indiana, gave the charge of honor and —Volume 2, p. 705. enjoyable day at the Ole Swimmin' Hole offered the consecration prayer. 13. "On Friday let the preparation for recently. Many of the M.V. Societies the Sabbath be completed."—Volume 6, were well represented, and every minute Camp Wijumivo p. 355. from one till ten P.M. was filled with good The Wisconsin Juniors named their 14. On Friday "let the boots be blacked, times. But ask anyone what was best, and camp at which they spent ten happy sum- and the baths be taken."—Volume 6, p. 355. 99 per cent will say, "The picnic"—or per- mer days Wijumivo. "The best yet," they all voted it. When the call was made for those who wished to join a baptismal class, one hundred and ten responded. Over $100 was contributed for missions by the camp Sabbath school. All the facilities of the camp were taxed to the utmost to ac- commodate those who came, and definite plans are being made to expand the facil- ities before another summer camp season. Youth-for-Youth The young people of the North Side Indianapolis, Indiana, church held a Fri- day evening youth-for-youth evangelistic effort during the summer. A report from their secretary shows that forty-five meet- ings were conducted, and nineteen persons were baptized. Surely, when young people work for the salvation of young people, huge dividends are received.

The Entire Group of Young People Who Met for the North Pacific Union Master Comrade Camp

DECEMBER 11, 1945 PAGE 9 Northern Lights Course Certificates. J. 0. Iversen, M.V. to July 2, for the North Pacific Union secretary for this conference, reports that There were two Northern Lights Jun- Master Comrade camp. All the instruc- a unique program was given in which var- tors and camp directors were Master Com- ior camps in North Dakota this past sum- ious phases of the progressive class work rades, and many of the campers as well. mer. The first was at Spiritwood Lake, were emphasized. It consisted of the inter- Those who had not yet been invested as near Jamestown, and the other was at viewing of ten Seventh-day Adventist sol- members of this highly specialized class Lake Metigoshe State Park, in the Turtle diers by their commanding officers, in which were at the camp for the specific purpose Mountains. This last campsite was ideal, the boys quoted from memory passages of of completing their requirements and bet- just a mile and a half from the Canadian Scripture which proved their doctrinal be- ter preparing themselves for efficient serv- line and surrounded by a number of beau- lief. The program also included the read- ice. tiful lakes. The total attendance at the ing of the twenty-third psalm, with organ "The Hayden Lake Missionary Volun- two camps was one hundred, and there accompaniment, and an interesting skit on teer Camp is the property of the Upper were thirteen Senior counselors, in addition nature study. Columbia Conference. It is situated at to instructors and other staff members. A the eastern end of Hayden Lake, and the total of nineteen Juniors joined the bap- North Pacific Master Comrades campsite is comprised of seventy-two acres tismal class which met each day, and of of wooded land with one-half mile of this number, four were baptized at camp; Pastor C. L. Bond, of the General Con- clean sandy beach. The camp, equipped the others were referred to their home ference Missionary Volunteer Department, with a large main lodge and ten cabins, churches. who attended the North Pacific camp, has passed on to us the following report: affords ideal accommodations for a group Investiture Achievements "A Master Comrade is a trained cap- of this kind. North Dakota has really made such able leader for Junior boys and girls, and "Pastor L. A. Skinner, Missionary Vol- achievements this year, and one of the it was with a sincere purpose of heart to unteer secretary for the North Pacific most noteworthy of these occasions oc- better prepare themselves for this essential Union, served as director of the camp, and curred at Sheyenne River Academy when work that eighty-five Senior Missionary associated with him as counselors were thirty-seven young people were invested. Volunteers, with their twenty-five leaders G. W. Chambers, W. L. Schoepflin, Mel- They received 312 Vocational Honors, 18 and instructors, met at beautiful Hayden vin Oss, T. 0. Willey, and H. W. Jewkes, Bible Year Certificates, and 66 Reading Lake near Coeur d'Alene, Idaho, June 25 (Continued on page 12)

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They Say! But— there are 130 precincts in Chicago that have tant service in the Pacific Island area. On many voted back prohibition. of these islands, from time to time, it is prac- The Spotlight, published in Minneapolis Min- "More than one third of the State of Ohio is ticable for the crew to be granted "swimming nesota, quotes these thoughts from a Norwe- dry of all hard liquor; 556 towns and town- party liberty," but on nond of the islands is gian paper, Nordisk Tidende, credited to B. E. ships in Pennsylvania prohibit the sale of all any beer available for purchase.' " Bergesen: booze—including beer. In Wisconsin there are "They say that liquor cheers. But what has 350 towns, cities, and villages dry as a bone; It's Risky brought more sorrow to hearts and home? 75 per cent of Maine is dry; there are 59 dry "The risk of an accident is fifty-five times They say alcohol is healthful. But why do municipalities in New Jersey! There are 75 total abstainers recover quicker after opera- greater if a car driver is under the influence of communities in the State of Nebraska that have liquor," says the National Safety Council, and tions? taken the local option road to prohibition." "They say alcohol lengthens life. But insur- adds this caution: ance companies prefer the risk of temperance Radio Advertising "If you're going to drive, don't drink; folks. The National Broadcasting Company accepts If you HAVE BEEN drinking, don't drive. "They say that alcohol braces people. But no advertising of distilled spirits or wine but If you're riding with elephants pink, athletes abstain from it before contests. does accept beer advertising. The same policy They may not bring YOU back alive." "They say alcohol steadies nerves. But why is followed by the Blue Network. The Colum- It Is a Curse do doctors abstain from alcohol before opera- bia Broadcasting System advertises no distilled tions? spirits but does advertise beer and wine. This Years ago—in 1915 to be exact—Cardinal "They say alcohol makes for endurance. same policy is followed by the Mutual System. Gibbons, a prominent Roman Catholic church- But employers don't know it. They prefer ab- No figures are available for the National man, said: stainers. Broadcasting Company, but the other three "The curse of the laboring man is intemper- "They say alcohol is protection against heat. networks had $2,197,733 worth of this adver- ance. It has brought more desolation to wage But Stanley forbade it on his trek through tising during 1944. And thousands of listeners earners than strikes or war or sickness or Africa. did not like it! death. It has caused little children to be hun- "They say alcohol is protection against ex- gry and cold, and to grow up among evil as- treme cold. But why don't arctic travelers Liquor in Planes sociations. It has broken up more homes and use it? The Washington correspondent of the Chi- wrecked more lives than any other cause." "They say it is dangerous to stop using cago (Illinois) Sun says, under a date line of Grocery Store Saloons liquor suddenly. But prisoners never suffered June 3, that "battle lines are brewing over a from quitting suddenly. proposal to install cocktail bars in postwar The Brewers' Journal enthusiastically spon- "They say that people can use it moderately. luxury air liners. All domestic air lines have sors the idea, suggested by Mr. Robert M. But who knows when he starts drinking if he shown interest in the proposal, but there is Garner, of Anheuser-Busch, of St. Louis, Mis- can be moderate? some doubt that public opinion is ready for the souri. To quote: "Liquor dealers say, 'It isn't our fault if innovation. Drinking aboard planes is an es- "The idea of Anheuser-Busch will simply people abuse liquor.' So said the first mur- tablished custom in Europe, and proponents in open up a whole new beer market to the in- derer: 'Am I my brother's keeper?' " the United States feel that Americans should dustry, for more people drink beer at home be accorded the same privilege." Two air than anywhere else. If we were to get beer Dry Gains lines have conducted an initial survey, and into the grocery stores, it would get into the The Christian Herald for July, 1945, says that discover that passenger opinion is divided, homes, for every time the housewife went to "the wets" in the United States "are in a with a slight majority preferring that postwar the grocery store for other items, she could dither over local option," and then goes on to planes remain dry. bring home some beer. Remember, if a man show why the liquor interests are more afraid is at home and wants a bottle of beer, goes to of this foe than they are of another dry amend- Beer on Shipboard the icebox and finds there is none—that pos- ment to the Constitution. Listen! The Army and Navy Register for September sible consumption of a bottle of beer is gone "Texas has 140 counties completely dry, 70 9, 1944, published this item, which is question- forever. That particular bottle that could have others with dry precincts. Alabama has 50 ably spoken of as "good news": been consumed then will never be made up. dry counties; Kentucky has 85; Arkansas "'Instructions issued some time ago to the The soft drink people figured all this out years has 25; Louisiana has 18 parishes gone dry commanding officers of ships of the Navy au- ago. through local option since repeal. Minnesota thorized them to carry beer on board for the "Then, too, think of the wind it would take has some 18 dry counties, and Mississippi pro- enlisted men in the crew. This beer, however, out of the sails of the drys! How can the drys hibits the sale of everything above 3.2 beer is not to be drunk on board ship but may be attack the grocery stores? They can attack everywhere—and beer has been voted com- taken to shore, where the men allowed on the the tavern, but they cannot go after the super pletely out of 48 counties. In Illinois more beach for recreation may indulge as circum- mart. They cannot legislate against 'mother' than 1,000 towns, townships, road districts, stances permit. The purpose of the beer re- carrying home six bottles of beer from the and other political divisions have voted dry; laxation for the crew is a consequence of dis- grocery store." PAGE 10 THE YOUTH'S INSTRUCTOR what wonderful furniture! Big, thick, FP colorful rugs! Look at the bicycle! Some- fanre fnvieth At thing he had only dreamed about. Two days later Robert invited Paul to come over to see his room and play some By ELAINE E. ELDRIDGE games. Paul was sure that his friend owned everything a boy could ever want, and none of the things could he ever hope to have. He found he was having to fight HERE was a time when Paul Wil- had someone his age to do things with, a little feeling creeping down in his heart. kens enjoyed a happy and comfort- even talk to! Mrs. Maloney was small Why should one boy have everything and Table home. It was in a beautiful comfort, for she could not hear well. other boys have nothing? He had owned part of New Hampshire, near a fairly One day he noticed a big excavator roll- a tricycle and nice toys when his father large lake and among mountains that ing up on an empty lot between his new was living and mother had been at home, leaned against the sky, causing one to feel home and the lake. He was so excited he but now these things were outgrown or that God had put just a little bit of heaven threw his cap on his head, buttoned his worn out. He noticed that Robert never here in this world. jacket, and ran off to watch the big ma- called attention to his being poor, and To this boy of ten years, life was good. chine work. It was going to be a lot of never bragged about his possessions. One He had lived in this white house ever since fun watching a new house go up, because day Paul expressed himself before he he was born, and he knew everything about not many new houses were built in this thought. "You've got everything in the the place, even to where he could dig the small town. It did not happen every day, world! Wish I had just one thing to have most worms for his fishhook. Flowers but every two or three years. Well, there fun with!" grew along the borders of the walks, and was another boy standing watching, too! "Well, 'if I didn't have you to do things lovely roses were a part of the garden "Hello there, my pop's building our with, they wouldn't be any fun. Having where the vegetables grew. Paul and his house, and he wants it to go up fast be- a friend is a lot better'n things!" said mother looked forward through the day fore the worst winter weather comes. Do Robert. for the return of his father each eve- you live here?" inquired the new voice. By this time the winter was well under ning. "Yes, I do," answered Paul. "And who way. The lake was frozen over and the In the summer there were many things are you? I thought I knew everybody in children were enjoying the skating every to do and new friends to make with this town, since I have lived here all of afternoon after school. Mrs. Maloney the appearance of families coming north my ten years." had found an old pair of ice skates in her to escape the heat of the large cities. am eleven years old, and my name is attic, left by her son, who had long ago Along the lake there were many cottages, Robert Young. My father is a doctor and outgrown them. She gave them to Paul, for it was a pleasant place. Paul looked has been serving in the Army. In fact, he who worked hard to get the dullness off forward to the season when he could has come home from overseas and has and took them to be sharpened. He would roam around and find new faces. Some- just been discharged. He says this is the have enjoyed them far more if Robert had times he would make the acquaintance of country he would like to settle in, and not worn an expensive, shiny steel pair. a boy about his age who would write to when he found this town had no doctor he As hard as he tried, he could not conquer him during the long winter months when said, 'That's the place for me!' and that's that little imp of envy inside him. the temperature dropped very low. There why we are moving here." "Let's play crack-the-whip," called Paul were many days when play outside was not "My, I am glad you are going to live to the others. "You get on the end and fun, and then his mother would help him here, and we can be good friends. I get be the tail, Robert," he said. write his letters. Sometimes the city very lonesome, Robert. My name is Paul Now Paul knew some men had been friends would come in the winter and en- Wilkens. Let's take a walk over to the cutting ice blocks at this end of the lake, joy skating on the lake or skiing down the lake. I know Mr. Wallis, who runs the and that there was a deep cut in the ice steep hillsides covered deep with glistening boathouse, and he'll let us look around." with the cold, swift current exposed. He snow. On these occasions Paul and his Thus the friendship between the boys pulled the long line forward and then, mother would dress in their warmest developed, and every day found Paul filled making a sharp turn, watched the boys on clothes and take their sled over to where with interest in the progress of his friend's the end swerve and just miss the hole, all the men had built a big fire. There would new home. The large trucks brought con- except Robert, who was on the end. He be laughter and merriment, making for crete all mixed, and soon the foundation went into the cold, icy water. The chil- good sleeping after they returned home. was finished. Then the carpenters method- dren screamed, and Paul nearly froze in These were but happy memories for ically put the frame up and each craftsman his tracks. He knew that he had listened Paul now, for his father had been killed in in order contributed to what turned out to to the voice of Satan and endangered the a train crash, leaving his mother not only be a very lovely dwelling. It was finished life of his best friend. Of course, he could to grieve but to support herself and her with brick and had a large front porch. pass it off as an accident. The men were son. She now worked in the laundry of Dr. Young had made provision for fun for just getting ready to haul their ice away the town as a mender, and she had very the boys by making a real recreation room when they heard the screams of the chil- little time to spend with Paul—usually in the basement. This was to be a new dren and rushed quickly to the scene of only the Sabbath. It was impossible to experience for Paul, and, he could hardly disaster. They pulled the unconscious boy keep the white cottage that spelled happi- wait until the family actually moved in. out of the water with their hooks and put ness for them. They had to take a small One afternoon as he came from school he him on the truck, took him home, and he upstairs apartment in Mrs. Maloney's saw the large van parked in the drive. was soon in the hands of his father. house on the edge of town, not far from He threw his books on Mrs. Maloney's Paul lay tossing on his pillow for sev- the laundry. Many times Paul felt so little porch, and was soon an enthusiastic eral nights. He occasionally cried out, lonely that he shed some tears. If he only spectator over at the new neighbors'. My, "Oh, why did I do it?" He could not tell DECEMBER 11, 1945 'PAGE 1-1

his mother what had really happened; Advent Youth in Action service, following the presentation of Vo- she would not believe it anyway. He cational Honors. Special mention goes to missed the companionship of his friend, (Continued from page 10) four young women of the group who, un- who lay close to death with pneumonia. der the supervision of Elders Bond and who are the Missionary Volunteer secreta- Everything was being done that was hu- Palmer, built in less than three days a new ries for the several conferences within the manly possible, but it was a race with cabin on the foundation and floor laid by North Pacific Union. The naturalist for death, because Robert had had a sore the Juniors during Junior camp. This the camp was Walter Bhlem, of Walla throat and a cold when he fell into the icy work brought to Lois Aufderhar, Mar- Walla College. Miss Alice LaBonte, of garet Wilson, Winsome Palmer, and Le- water. the Oregon Conference, served as dean of Paul had been brought up from child- alla Davidson honors in carpentry." women, and Pastor T. 0. Willey, of Mon- hood in a true Christian atmosphere, and tana, was dean of men. Associated with In the Black Hills his mother had instilled in him the neces- these workers as instructors in the several Fifty-three Juniors have been camping sity of prayer. Every day he felt worse, fields of nature study and crafts were a in the picturesque Black Hills of South and he knew that he must make a confes- number of other well-qualified persons. sion of the wrong he had done. He de- Dakota. And did they have a good time? cided to confess to Jesus first, then go to "The objectives of the camp were set Just ask anyone who was there! The his friend. He prayed earnestly that he forth by the director as the following: spiritual interests of these young people would have strength and courage to face To train capable leadership, to provide were stressed, along with physical, mental, Robert and his kind parents, and ask their fellowship for leaders, to develop nature and manual training, and at the close of and recreational leaders, to encourage forgiveness. the camp many of the Juniors expressed a "Dr. Young, would you please let me more persons to qualify as Master Com- desire to be baptized. The names of these see Robert? I promise not to stay, but I rades, to introduce fresh ideas, to build have been sent to their church leaders, but see him; it's important!" Paul told a strong youth's program in the North two who do not have church privileges must Pacific Union Conference. Those present the good doctor earnestly. regularly were baptized at camp on the "Well, son, the boy is very weak, but if were encouraged to become Master Com- last Sabbath by Pastor H. B. Davis. you feel you have something to say that's rades and to strengthen their experience South Dakota had two Junior camps important, you may see him for five min- as Master Comrades, in order that they this year, one in the Black Hills and an- might know how to lead groups in their utes," the father said kindly. other at Lake Herman, in another part of "Come in, Paul. We have missed hav- home churches in nature study, in crafts, the conference. It was one solid week of ing you here, and hope our boy will be able in games, in devotion, in camping, in swim- inspiration and fun for these young people, to play with you again soon," said Mrs. ming, in hobbies, and in community proj- and they were delighted to have Pastor Young. She looked haggard and tired ects. Special emphasis was given each day Kenneth Gant, the Northern Union Mis- after so many hours of anxious watching during the camp to the importance of guid- sionary Volunteer secretary, and Pastor ing and directing adolescents. This se- over her only child. W. A. Dessain, their conference president, ries of lectures centered in the theme Before Paul entered the room he could with them for the closing days. E. T. `Junior. Evangelism,' and the campers were feel his throat getting tight and tears Gackenheimer, camp director, reports that all keenly interested in preparing them- starting down his cheeks. The door was everyone went home with the firm deter- selves to do their part in saving our boys opened and there lay his friend, thin and mination to attend again next year. and girls. white. Robert smiled and motioned for "At the close of the camp an investiture Paul to come closer. Paul fell down by service was held at which several were re- his bedside and tears came thick and fast. ceived into the Master Comrade group and How could he say what he had to say to It Really Happened some were invested in the other Mission- his friend? ary Volunteer classes. A large number of (Continued from page 3) "0 Robert," he cried, "can you ever Vocational Honors were earned during forgive me? I was very wicked and let the camp, especially in the fields of insects, not use cigarettes, and that was discussed. you fall in that hole. You are my best shrubs, flowers, and trees." A number of things were discussed, but it friend, and I can't lose you. All that hap- was several weeks before she became in- pened is my fault, because I was jealous. Ingathering Totals terested enough to ask the reasons for my You had such shiny, fine skates. Oh, I way of life. This finally led to the study It takes a long time to get all the re- am so ashamed! I don't know what to of the Bible, and regular Bible studies fol- turns in and properly tabulated for such a say." lowed for weeks. The outcome of it was fund-gathering campaign as Ingathering, Before Robert could answer, Dr. Young that this young woman accepted the truth but now the North Pacific Union has the had moved over and put his strong hand of the third angel's message, was baptized, Missionary Volunteer totals for that field on Paul's shoulder. He raised him up to and planned to go to one of our colleges his feet and spoke kindly. "Son, for nearly segregated and added. Pastor Lawrence this fall. Skinner, M.V. secretary for the union, two years I had the opportunity of seeing "When the chaplain's stenographer ac- sends them, and they read like this: the result of envy in the hearts of men. cepted the Bible truth and began to observe It caused fine young men like you and INGATHERING TOTALS the Sabbath, the chaplain was rather per- Robert to kill and injure other young men Senior junior 1945 Total 1945 Goal Idaho $ 2,440.43 $ 311.75 $ 2,752.18 $1,800.00 plexed and somewhat provoked, and there- in the enemy lines. I treated hundreds of Montana 892.45 475.24 1,367.69 1,800.00 fore brought about transfers which put boys who hardly knew why they were hav- Oregon 12,072.37 5,644.68 17,717.05 9,800.00 Upper Col 4,775.18 4,775.18 6,200.00 both of us out of his office." ing to suffer so much. War is designed by Washington 461.60 662.07 1,123.67 5,800.00 This story was interesting to me, and I the author of all evil and causes innocent Fine work, North Pacific Missionary said to myself, "I must find out whether victims to suffer. Envy turns to hatred this young woman fully accepted the third and ends in grief for the whole world. Volunteers! How many of them are there? Approximately 3,000 Junior mem- angel's message and really is going to enter You have done the right thing to come and one of our colleges." So after I had fin- confess this wrong, and I am sure Robert bers, and 1,500 Senior members, belong- ing to 170 Junior societies, nine academy ished my work in England and France, had will forgive you. His mother and I for- met our believers at the border of Switzer- give you, and God will too. I am going Senior societies, and one college Senior society. land, and returned to the States, I wrote a to give you an emblem to keep. It will letter to the Adventist pastor who was with remind you of the result of envy. It is Idaho Senior Camp us at the hearing at the airfield where this the helmet worn by a young German sol- girl worked. Because he was an especially dier whose life I tried desperately to pre- And fifty-four Idaho young people had a close friend of mine, I asked him to verify serve, but he was too seriously injured. right good time there from a Wednesday the story I had heard while in England. In his pocket was a letter from home, with evening until Monday morning. Mission- Apparently he turned my letter over to pictures of his three small children, left ary Volunteer Secretary H. W. Jewkes, the young woman in question, for in a lit- without a father's care because of the war. who makes the report, says that "all the tle while I received a letter from her which I kept these pictures, and will give you young people entered with enthusiasm into began like this: "Indeed I have fully ac- one." the vocational nature-lore classes. Twen- cepted God's message for the remnant When the helmet and picture were ty-one finished the requirements for the church, and I am going to an Adventist placed in his hands, Paul realized their honor in shrubs. Twenty made a very college." meaning, and as he looked at the faces of choice collection for the honor in conchol- Her letter was very interesting, and one two small girls and one baby boy he de- ogy. could tell from reading it that she was termined in his heart to conquer that "The spirit of the Master Comrade was soundly converted and highly enthusiastic. which had mastered him. "Love envieth manifest when Lois Aufderhar was in- In the letter I wrote the pastor, I had not." vested Sunday evening at the campfire asked him to secure her photograph, as I PAGE 12 THE YOUTH'S INSTRUCTOR wanted her picture in my group of stereop- master of the vessel, and a member of the acter houses straight and square. There ticon slides. She sent me a photograph merchant crew. He met with us for the are bargain basements on every side, but and told me that her boy friend was in the first time three nights ago and shows great the best material is none too good for us. Army, and that he had had opportunity to interest. He is a scholar during the win- Let these words of Solomon guide us as hear the Adventist pastor a time or two ter months; therefore, he is able to fit into we build for eternity: "Remember now thy before he was shipped across, and was the study without the benefit of our pre- Creator in the days of thy youth, while the somewhat interested. vious studies. A Lutheran by confirma- evil days come not, nor the years draw I had heard this also from the boy in tion, he is enjoying the chapters on Martin nigh, when thou shalt say, I have no pleas- England who said that this young man Luther in The Great Controversy as out- ure in them." would read Great Controversy or Patri- side reading. When he leaves, we shall archs and Prophets to the boys in the bar- present him with one of the copies of Bible racks and tell them, "This is the truth." Readings we have been using, so he can A little later. I received a letter from continue his personal study. the young woman telling me that she had We discovered Merchant Marine Rob- Another Village Warned just returned from the service at which bins, one day when he asked some questions (Continued from page 8) this boy friend was baptized. She is now pertaining to Bible authenticity in a gen- attending our denominational college in eral conversation. He borrowed one of ion, "What was all the excitement about the Midwest. our extra copies of Bible Readings at first, as we went out to the baptism? Why To me this seemed a most inspiring but now he has been able to arrange his were the people so concerned about the experience, and for this reason I thought work in the galley to meet with us occa- bride ?" to share it with the readers of the IN- sionally. He came for the first time last "Oh, you see," explained the Chinese STRUCTOR. evening. He shows familiarity with Scrip- evangelist, "the uncle is a Confucianist tural truth and locates texts with alacrity. and had stirred the people by telling them Two others—a soldier, Jack, and a mer- that the white pastor was going to take a chant seaman, Baker—have both studied big rope, tie it around his niece's neck, and Jesus Walks on the Atlantic with us during their assignment to this throw her into the river and pull her out vessel, but have now left for other duties. three times." (Continued from page 7) We pray that they may have gained some- "No wonder the poor girl was fright- meaning. This has benefited all of us im- thing that will impel them to study fur- ened when she came in to talk with me in mensely. We try not to leave any point ther. the baptismal class and even when we got until all are satisfied with the conclusion. The War Service Commission has gra- into the boats. Well, for once the decep- Murl has become increasingly zealous in ciously supplied us through the months tion of the devil turned out to be a won- each new study. with literature. The libraries on the ship derful opportunity for preaching the gos- One Friday before we were to sail from are all supplied with the gospel in print. pel," remarked the missionary. "If all a United States port, Cliff and I saw a sol- Thus, it is easy for one of us, when dis- those people had not followed us, we would dier standing by the rail. We noticed that cussing a religious topic with someone, to never have had the chance to tell them of he was a new man, and entered into con- remember suddenly having seen a good Jesus. This is just another demonstration versation with him. His clean-cut appear- book on that very subject in a certain of God's working in mysterious ways and ance and purity of speech betrayed him, library and to recommend it. We, of a fulfillment of the apostle Paul's declara- and when we asked whether he was an course, recognize our responsibility to keep tion that 'all things work together for good Adventist, he smilingly said he was. Stod- these truth-filled volumes in circulation as to them that love God.' " dard was from Oregon and had attended much as possible. school at Walla Walla, Washington, be- Two evenings ago we began studies on fore Army induction. His contributions to the Sabbath. Needless to say, we who the Bible study were much appreciated, have already studied and accepted this im- Lindy Lou and we missed him after his transfer sev- portant truth are praying for guidance and eral weeks later. for help of the Holy Spirit as we have (Continued from page 5) That same Friday evening we discovered never before prayed. Murl has been re- that our usual meeting place was being viewing some lessons as well as studying the crowd of undergraduates in different used for another purpose. There was no- ahead, and after the study the other eve- shades of mental verdure, he appealed to where to go but up on deck. Although this ning he approached Cliff and me, and said, her fundamentally thoughtful nature. was rather a public place for the study, it "I used to hear once in a while about a They were paddling their canoe lazily was the only resort, and that was the only group of people who worshiped on Satur- down the river one Sunday morning in time we ever met there. day, but I thought they were fanatics. early spring when Chester voiced a ques- Just as we all had our Bibles open for However, the more I study into it the tion that had often come to his mind: the first scripture, a big husky member of more I'm sure there is something to it." "Linda, what makes you so different from the merchant crew walked up to us and We are coming to some crises when de- the rest of the, girls? Are your parents inquired what we were doing. We ex- cisions for eternity will be made. How very religious? Since they required your plained and invited him to join us, offering anxious we are that each .member will ac- promise to be a teetotaler, I have won- an extra Bible. Dick—for that was his cept Jesus' outstretched hand and say with dered. Oh, don't misunderstand—I like name—accepted our invitation and told us Peter, "Of a truth Thou art the Son of it. This cigarette-smoking, cocktail-sipping he had a year of divinity schooling as his God." crowd of coeds nauseates me. You are as qualification for joining our group. He refreshing as a spring breeze!" came every night, but said little the first Her laughter rang out liquid and silvery three nights. But when he saw that we as the water over which their frail craft actually did use the Bible, and the Bible Look Out! was moving with the current. • only, as our guide, and after a thorough "The season is making you poetical, inspection of the book Bible Readings, he (Continued from page 6) Chet! But to answer your question—yes, told us he had been searching for the truth my folks are 'religious,' as you call it. a long time. He was surprised to find a It was almost as though cataracts had They never go to shows on Sundays and group such as ours, and immediately de- been removed from his eyes, and he saw only go to the really good shows at any cided that he would stay on our ship till the crumbling paint, the warping shingles, time. They serve no •liquor at home, and we completed our series of studies. In his and the sagging roof. The few good do not want us children to touch it. My prayer that evening he said he wondered blocks he had started with could not even mother is a wonderful person, as you may why the Lord had sent him aboard this be found, because they were so few and have noticed when you met her. I wish vessel, but now he knew, and praised God small. In panic he turned to his counsel- you could get better acquainted." for His guidance. Dick soon brought up ors, but to his amazement they had quietly "I hope we shall, since I am planning to some questions concerning advanced truths, stolen away sometime during the building spend some time in Roseville this summer but readily consented to wait until the text process, and he was alone, standing by his with my uncle and aunt," was his reply, led us to these studies when we explained dirty, disreputable house. He thought of which he attempted to make sound very that each lesson was built one upon an- tearing it down and starting over, but an- casual. There was something in his voice, other. He was thirsty for Scriptural other glance in the mirror told him that however, which sent a rosy pink glow into knowledge and eager to progress. He took the best of his life was gone. So, disap- the girl's cheeks. one of our copies of Bible Readings and pointed and disillusioned, he gave up the When Linda visited her home during has been reading far ahead of the group. idea. the spring recess, she seemed to detect a A first-trip man is Norman, son of the It is for us as youth to build our char- change in the atmosphere. She looked up DECEMBER 11, 1945 PAGE 13 surprised on Sunday afternoon when her self a goal and reach it without the in- Then when you have met the right person mother suggested a trip downtown to see spiration of a college organization to keep and are happy in a home that is not di- a movie. you at it. But it can be done. It all de- vided, you will rejoice that you thought "Why, Mom, you never used to go to pends upon how much you want it! straight. shows on Sunday!" So go to college if you can, and reap the Some there are, with high hopes and Mrs. Barnett looked a little embarrassed benefits of all its associations; but if you bright prospects, who fail to achieve be- as she replied, "Oh, well, honey, this is a cannot, learn to read, learn the foregoing cause they fail to choose wisely in meet- very special picture, and anyway—maybe alphabet of adjustment, learn to live at ing the ordinary daily experiences of life. we have been a little too particular. I home. Once you have mastered this you Their choices, based upon false premises, admit that it did not seem that way when are in line for an endless procession of lead them away from, instead of toward, we lived in Bay View, for the church there delightful postgraduate courses! achievement and life's cherished goal. I was smaller, friendlier, and more earnest. Study and get ready, and someday your remember one of these. But here I do not feel at home at all. chance will come. Joe (and that is not his real name) was The church seems cold and formal, and a studious young man of superior talents there has been no real message in the ser- and purposeful determination when he at- mons I have heard from time to time. tended the academy. He planned on a Maybe I will try to find another church professional career, and with this goal in altogether. When I visited Aunt Belle Think Straight! mind he did thorough work in the academy two weeks ago a woman living in her up- and continued his faithful study during his (Continued from page 1) stairs apartment invited us to a Sunday first year in college. evening meeting at her church. It was The fact that we desire to experience But Joe observed that among the stu- wonderful, Linda Louise! Such wonder- sin is a warning to us—if we heed it—that dent group some students, who did not ful singing, and a very impressive sermon sin will become more alluring, more at- seem to study, received better grades than on the inspiration of the Bible—the best I tractive, after we participate in it. We do he. "If they can have a good time and get have ever heard! I may go back. This not learn cheap music or "jive" in order to grades without studying," thought Joe, woman wanted us both to come again, and appreciate good music. We do not study "I can too." And he did get by for a time. so did others of those present. They were counterfeits in order to recognize the gen- When Joe observed that some students most friendly." uine. We do not participate in sin in made good money during the vacations, he Linda Louise gave her mother a quick order to save others (or ourselves) from set out with the laudable objective of earn- hug. "Darling Mommy! I do hope you evil. ing enough money during vacation to pay find some place where you can feel happy; From my observations during a number his school expenses. And he did it, too, only don't get mixed up with any new and of years I know that the person who has for he was remarkably successful in his first business venture. queer religion. There are so many strange experienced evil is the one who is most sects these days that one does not know liable to yield to temptation and lead others When Joe returned to college with good what to believe half the time. But I don't into sin. In many instances the influence clothes, a new car, and more money than want you to give up going to church. It of a person who has a knowledge of sin he needed to meet his expenses, he ob- is hard to explain—a girl may not be re- firsthand leads his associates to desire the served that some students took liberties ligious herself, but it helps to know that same experience. Evil has an allurement, that were forbidden by the regulations, her mother is. After all, many things hap- an attractiveness, that is almost irresistible and the faculty seemed to take no notice pen at the 'U' which confuse one or make to youth when it appears in the lives of of their out-of-order acts. "If they can a person feel a little lost, and when I know young people whom they admire. break the rules and get by," thought Joe, you are praying for me I feel safe!" The best preparation to enable one to "I can too." And he did get by for a time. (To be concluded) help others to turn from their sins is the Finally, however, the faculty decided influence of a clean life entirely free from that Joe—even with his ready cash—was firsthand experience in evil, strengthened by resisting temptation. The advice of the a liability to the college. They invited wise man is sound: "If sinners entice thee, him to leave school—and insisted that he Learning in College accept the invitation immediately. consent thou not." At the State university, where "the (Continued from page 4) Association with those who do not share our faith as Seventh-day Adventists leads teachers were broad-minded and did not Missionary Volunteer leader, or your pas- one sometimes to this reasoning: Jim (or try to keep the students from enjoying a tor should be eagerly accepted as a part Jane) is a fine young person with higher little innocent fun," Joe soon proved the of your educational program. There is no ideals and a better character than many of saying true that a fool and his money are better way to learn. Here, too, you will the youth in the church. He has always invited places. He was invited and went meet people from whom you may choose been a perfect gentleman with me from to so many places that just about the time congenial and valuable friends who will the time I first met him. We love each he and his money were separated, the uni- enrich your entire life. other deeply, and he has promised never to versity invited him to go places, too—other Assuming that some of you are not interfere with my religion. After we are places—"And don't come back," they said. able to take advantage of the correspond- married we plan to study the truths of the At home once more Joe observed that ence courses available, must you give up third angel's message together, and I am some persons made large sums of money in despair? Not if you have determina- confident that he will see them and accept without the drudgery of regular labor. tion in your make-up. Take an hour or them. The fact that they were breaking the law more out for a little visit with yourself. But this is not thinking straight. How did not impress him, for school regulations What would you like to study? For what easy it is for us to believe the things we had meant nothing to him for some time. are you fitted by temperament and inclina- want to believe! Just such reasoning— "If they can make money that way, I can tion and talent? Spend an afternoon in or dreaming—as this has caused many un- too," thought Joe. And he did for a time. the library and browse about the shelves. happy, divided, and broken homes. Should But the authorities noted Joe's activities, Perhaps you have a friend who can advise you find yourself thinking in this way, you and one day he received an insistent invi- you. Or the librarian will help you to must in all fairness to yourself, to your tation which he could not ignore. "Come select books on the subject you may choose. future, and to the home you hope someday with me," directed a police officer. And Select a time for study when you are least to have, rightabout-f ace and think straight. the State invited Joe to stay two years in likely to be interrupted, and assimilate Think of the experience of persons you a place where he would have room and what you read. It is pleasant to go to have known who have married outside of board furnished at the taxpayers' expense. college, but it is not an absolute essential the remnant church. Have things worked "Where can I find Joe?" I inquired in order to be educated. Can you disci- out as they planned? Are they happy? when I chanced to be near his old home pline yourself? Then you can educate Would they advise you to follow their ex- a few years later. yourself. The rewards are worth while. ample? "He lives in that house over there when If you learn to read—and by that I mean The admonition in the inspired Word he is out of jail," was the reply. acquire the ability to make your own the of God, "Be ye not unequally yoked to- Joe missed the high road to achievement thought and intent of worth-while au- gether with unbelievers," should warn you; because he thought that getting by was thors; if you can truly read; if you can the counsels in the Spirit of prophecy just as good as playing square. He was learn to adjust yourself in consistency, should guide you; and the advice of friends deceived by appearances. He did not think fairness, generosity, and honesty to any and the entreaties of parents should con- straight. situation that may arise, you have an ex- vince you that marriage "outside" leads How we think and what we think really cellent foundation for your house of life. only to unhappiness, sorrow, and regrets. are important. Many problems arise in It takes grit and determination to set one- It is better to control your affections now. life that call for clear, straight thinking. PAGE 14 THE YOUTH'S INSTRUCTOR We must think straight when temptations others, and good deeds to bless others, it matters keep quiet and do their work and earn their own allure, when our affections are straying, not whether we live in a cottage or a palace. Cir- living." Verse 12, Goodspeed. cumstances have but little to do with the experi- Study the memory verse. and when we are tempted to try to "get ences of the soul. It is the spirit cherished which by." gives coloring to all our action."-Ibid., vol. 5, ASSIGNMENT 5 p. 488. We must be certain that we think 8. Of what were the believers never to tire? 9. How were the believers to relate themselves 2 Thess. 3:13. straight as we meet the everyday experi- to those who were disobedient? For what pur- ences of life, so that we will choose rightly pose? Verse 14. 9. What were they to do with those who were troublemakers and who would not work? Verse when we come to life's crossroads. THINK 10. Against what attitude were they warned? 14. Verse 15. is a thrilling challenge to youth, but to NOTE.-"If anyone refuses to obey what we THINK STRAIGHT is our bounden NOTE.-The instruction "have no company with have said in this letter, mark the man and do not responsibility. him" (verse 14), and "yet count him not as an have anything to do with him, to make him feel enemy" (verse 15), is hard to carry out. The ashamed." Goodspeed. meaning is clear, though, for while we are not to give the same fellowship to the disobedient as to 10. At the same time, how were they to feel the loyal Christian, we should endeavor to redeem about such idlers? Verse 15. the lost one and reclaim him for Christ. NOTE.-"Do not look upon him as an enemy but 11. What blessing did the apostle pronounce? warn him as a brother." Goodspeed. Verse 16. They must not treat him as a fellow church member, or the heathen would think that Christians 12. How did Paul attest to the genuineness of were idle troublemakers. Yet they were to be kind his epistles? Verse 17. to him, trying to get him to change his ways, to 13. With what benediction does he close the follow Paul's example in Christian work and epistle? Verse 18. living. Remember the memory verse. JUNIOR ASSIGNMENT 6 11. What was Paul's earnest thought for the be- XII-Paul Encourages the Thessa- lievers? 2 Thess. 3:16. SENIOR YOUTH 12. By what were they to know this letter was lonian Believers from Paul himself? Verse 17. XII-Warning and Encouragement NOTE.-"This greeting is in my own hand, (December 22) Paul's; it is the mark in every letter of mine." (December 22) Goodspeed. LESSON TEXT: 2 Thessalonians 3:6-18. MEMORY VERSE: 2 Thessalonians 3:13. MEMORY VERSE: "But ye, brethren, be not weary 13. How did he close his letter to them? Verse LESSON HELP: Gospel Workers, pp. 234-238. in well-doing." 2 Thess. 3:13. 18. Norz.-Paul signed his letters with his own 1. How did the apostle admonish the believers Guiding Thought hand. The final salutations showed also that the regarding their relation to disorderly church letters he wrote were his. (See 1 Thess. 5:28, members? 2 Thess. 3:6. "One of the greatest of human teachers, Paul 2 These. 3:18, Phil. 4:23, Eph. 6:24, Gal. 6:18.) NOTE.-"There were some who walked disor- cheerfully performed the lowliest as well as the This salutation is found in the closing verses of all derly, not after the tradition they received from the highest duties. When in his service for the Master thirteen of Paul's letters. apostle. Some of the brethren were guilty of this circumstances seemed to require it, he willingly disorderly walking; they did not live regularly, nor labored at his trade. Nevertheless, he ever held ASSIGNMENT 7 govern themselves according to the rules of Chris- himself ready to lay aside his secular work, in order tianity, nor agreeably to their profession of religion; to meet the opposition of the enemies of the gospel, Who said? To whom were they said? Why not according to the precepts delivered by the apos- or to improve a special opportunity to win souls were they said? tle, which they had received, and pretended to pay to Jesus. His zeal and industry are a rebuke to in- 1. "Neither did we eat any man's bread for a regard to. It is required of those who have re- dolence and desire for ease."-Acts of the Apostles, nought." ceived the gospel, and who profess a subjection to pp. 354, 355. 2. "If any would not work, neither should he it, that they live according to the gospel. If they ASSIGNMENT 1 eat." do not, they are to be counted disorderly persons." Read the lesson text and the Guiding Thought. 3. "Be not weary in well-doing." -Matthew Henry's Commentary, p. 441. 4. "Now the Lord of peace . . . give you 2. Who ought the believers to emulate? How ASSIGNMENT 2 peace." 5. "The grace [blessing] of our Lord . . . be did Paul speak of the conduct of himself and his 1. What were the Thessalonian believers to do fellow laborers? Verse 7. about disorderly people? 2 Mess. 3:6. with you all." 3. How had the daily food of the apostles been 6. "The salutation of . . . with mine own supplied? How arduously had Paul labored? NoTE.-Among those who received the gospel hand." Verse 8. were some who never had earned their own living. Paul had told them by word and by example that Do you think- 4. Why did Paul thus labor? Verse 9. the Lord required people to be diligent in work, That we should work to eat? 5. What instruction had the apostle previously and so provide for their own need. "We charge That we should mind our own affairs? given the believers? Verse 10. you, brothers, in the name of the Lord Jesus Christ, to keep away from any brother who lives in idle- What will our lives be if we follow the memory NOTE.-"The Word of God declares that if a verse? man will not work, neither shall he eat. The Lord ness, instead of following the teaching you re- ceived from us." Verse 6, Goodspeed. "Are you doers of the word, 0 my brothers? does not require the hard-working man to support Are you keepers of the sayings of the Lord? others in idleness. With many there is a waste of 2. How were the believers expected to live? All in vain are your professions, 0 my brothers! time, a lack of effort, which brings to poverty and Verse 7. If you be not doers of the word." want. If these faults are not corrected by those Study the memory verse. who indulge them, all that might be done in their Now ask yourself: behalf would be like putting treasure into a bag ASSIGNMENT 3 "Am I a doer of the word as I have learned with holes. Yet there is an unavoidable poverty, 3. How had Paul provided for his needs and it in this lesson ?" and we are to manifest tenderness and compassion the needs of those working with him? 2 These. 3:8. toward those who are unfortunate. We should treat others just as we ourselves, in like circum- NOTE.-"Work is a blessing, not a curse. A stances, would wish to be treated."-Christ's Ob- spirit of indolence destroys godliness, and grieves ject Lessons, pp. 246, 247. the Spirit of God."-Gospel Workers, p. 236. "I did not eat anybody's bread without paying for it, 6. What report had reached Paul regarding but with toil and labor I worked night and day, some professed believers? Verse 11. in order not to be a burden to any of you." Verse NOTE.-"The Thessalonian believers were greatly 8, Goodspeed. gnsiruclor annoyed by men coming among them with fanatical 4. Why had Paul set the example of diligent ideas and doctrines. Some were 'disorderly, work- work? Verse 9. ing not at all, but . . . busybodies.' The church Issued by had been properly organized, and officers had been Answer.-"Not that I had not a right to my Review and Herald Publishing Association appointed to act as ministers and deacons. But support, but to give you in my own conduct an Takoma Park, Washington 12, D.C. there were some, self-willed and impetuous, who example to imitate." Verse 9, Goodspeed. (See LORA E. CLEMENT EDITOR Acts 20 :33-35.) refused to be subordinate to those who held posi- ASSOCIATE EDITORS tions of authority in the church. They claimed not Study the memory verse. C. L. BOND S. A. WELLMAN only the right of private judgment, but that of pub- J. E. WEAVER FREDERICK LEE licly urging their views upon the church. In view ASSIGNMENT 4 of this, Paul called the attention of the Thessa- This paper does not pay for unsolicited material. Con- 5. What command had Paul given the Thessa- tributions, both prose and poetry, are always welcomed, lonians to the respect and deference due to those lonian believers? 2 These. 3:10; 1 Tim. 5:8. and receive every consideration; but we do not return who had been chosen to occupy positions of author- is a blessing. God the Father manuscript for which return postage is not supplied. ity in the church."-Acts of the Apostles, pp. NOTE.-Work and Jesus work, and they are 'our divine examples. 261, 262. SUBSCRIPTION RATES "'My Father is still at work, and I work too.' Yearly subscription, $2.35; six months, $1.35; two to 7. What did the apostle earnestly exhort them John 5:17, Goodspeed. four copies to one address, one year, each $2.15; in to do? Verse 12. 6. What had Paul heard about some of the be- clubs of five or more, one year, each, $2.05; six months, 8. In what were the Thessalonians never to lievers? 2 These. 3:11. $1.15. Higher in Canada. become weary? Verse 13. Foreign countries where extra postage is required: Answer.-"For we hear that some of you are Yearly subscription, $2.95; six months, $1.65; two to NOTE.-"By earnest, thoughtful efforts to help living in idleness, mere busybodies, not doing any four copies to one address, one year, each, $2.75; in where help is needed, the true Christian shows his work." 2 Thess. 3:1), Goodspeed. clubs of five or more, one year, each, $2.65; six months, love for God and for his fellow beings. He may $1.45. lose his life in service; but when Christ comes to 7. What were his orders concerning those who ARE YOU MOVING? gather His jewels to Himself, he will find it again." never worked and who went about stirring up You should notify us in advance of any change of -Testimonies, vol. 9, p. 56. trouble? Verse 12. address, as the post office will not forward your papers "If our lives are filled with holy fragrance, if Answer.-"Now with the authority of the Lord to you even if you leave a forwarding address. Your we honor God by having good thoughts toward Jesus Christ we charge and exhort such people to compliance in this matter will save delay and expense. DECEMBER 11, 1945 PAGE 15 tStreiliff„OfSiP

0. THE largest single source of the pitch- P. A $4,000,000 grant for a new institute for 00 THE central design on the new khaki- blende ore from which uranium is obtained cancer research has been announced by Al- colored three-cent stamp honoring the Army is the Eldorado mine in Canada. fred P. Sloan, Jr., chairman of General Mo- is the Arc de Triomphe in Paris, with U.S. tors. The grant is from the Alfred P. Sloan soldiers marching through it and airplanes ON' SOUTH FLORIDA has suffered $50,000,000 Foundation and will found the Sloan-Ketter- flying overhead. damage from a hurricane during which the ing Institute for Cancer Research, which will wind reached a velocity of 143 miles an hour. be housed in a $2,000,000 building, to be ► JoE E. HARRELL, president of the New The U. S. Navy blimp base a few miles out of erected in New York City. The purpose is England Telephone and Telegraph Company, Miami was burned as the storm raged. more effective use of all resources now avail- announced recently that long-distance dialing able for cancer research and a broader at- to almost any point in the United States ► NINETY-THREE MILLION men and women, tack on this disease. might be possible within four years. Allied and Axis, took part in the world's greatest war, recently closed. On the Allied P. THE Canadian press has published reports OP. CHEMISTS at the Audubon Sugar Refinery side at peak strength were 22,000,000 Rus- that the government intends to introduce of Louisiana State University have found that sians, 14,000,000 Americans, 12,000,000 British legislation during the coming session of Par- by using electrical forces to strain impurities Empire subjects, and 6,000,000 Chinese. liament to make Canadian and not British out of cane juices, a ton of cane will yield the legal nationality of the people of this ten to twelve pounds more sugar and a more 00 A BURIAL urn bearing a Greek inscription, Dominion and substitute for the Union Jack edible molasses than is now being obtained. believed by Hebrew University archaeologists a national flag. at Jerusalem to have been written by an eye- P. A PARK is to be built at Blandford, Dorset, witness to the crucifixion of Christ, was re- England, in honor of the late President Frank- cently found near the Jerusalem-Bethlehem InteltylttIONIMIttlyttuffivellyttuttlyINIMMill lin D. Roosevelt of the United States. This road. It is termed "the oldest archaelogical will be flowered by blooms from the forty- record of Christianity" and is said to express eight States and will be maintained by British bitter sorrow over Christ's death. YOUTH'S FORUM troops after American soldiers leave for home. 10. A FEW lucky Americans are riding bicycles Do. ONLY two persons in all the Federal Gov- equipped with goldenrod rubber tires. They Who may participate? ernment personnel of the United States are are made of the world's first goldenrod rub- authorized to sign President Harry S. Tru- • All young people between 16 and 30 years ber, and there is no more. The United man's name. They are Mrs. Ruth Whitney States Department of Agriculture, co-operat- of age. Talley and Mrs. Alice M. Grove, of the Gen- ing with the Bureau of Plant Industry and eral Land Office, Department of the Interior. the Southern Research Laboratory, near New Each statement should be how long? Their jobs involve signing the name of the Orleans, Louisiana, made only enough gold- One and one-half double-spaced typewritten Chief Executive to land patents transferring enrod rubber to prove one of the marvels of pages, or less. title of Federal public land to private owners. chemistry. What about signatures? 0. THE name Hershey is well known in the 00 RECENT discovery of an unpublished man- Each statement should be signed by name United States and in other countries where uscript written by Jean-Jacques Rousseau has Hershey chocolates are favored. The man created great interest among London rare- of writer, his present status (student, farmer, etc.), and the M.V. Society he or she repre- who made the name famous, Milton Snavely book collectors. The 350-sheet manuscript is Hershey, aged eighty-eight, philanthropist, incomplete, but all experts who have had op- sents. founder of the Hershey Chocolate Corpora- portunity to examine it vouch for its authen- Will these names be published? tion and the Hershey Industrial School for ticity, says a statement made by the French orphan boys, in Hershey, Pennsylvania, died Information Bureau. A note on the back No. Only the initials of writer and State recently, bringing to an end a long and dis- cover of the manuscript, which is bound in identification will be printed. tinguished career. vellum, indicates that it was written prior to CURRENT PROPOSITION: 1770, and the experts believe that it may be P. THE landing strips of the Morristown, New the lost La Morale Sensitive ou la Material- What simple Christian principles may we, Jersey, Municipal Airport were recently cov- isme du Sage which Rousseau wrote while he as Seventh-day Adventist youth, apply to all ered with a quarter-inch of white limestone was living in England, an exile from his to enable pilots to sight the field from afar. homeland, France. questions of amusement and recreation to assure a right decision on the part of every Many species of birds also sight the field. individual? In other words, certain amuse- Ducks dive down, thinking it is a lake, and O. IN Cleveland, Ohio, a machine which made break their necks. Other species congregate ments and recreations measure up to Christ's parts for antiaircraft shells is now making on it all day and scarcely budge out of the bulbs for Christmas trees. In Lewes, Dela- standard for His children: others do not. way of the planes. Red foxes, lurking in the ware, a company which made cartridges and How can we decide which we can afford to tall grass adjoining, pounce on unwary or cannon primers is now turning out Kewpie take part in, and which are so expensive in injured birds and carry them off. dolls. In New York City flare-cloth manu- their effect upon ourselves and others that factured for the United States Navy is now being used to make women's foundation gar- we cannot afford to countenance them? P. RCA VICTOR RECORD DIVISION has perfected the first nonbreakable, high-fidelity phono- ments. In Tokyo the Japanese are making Will free discussion be allowed? kitchen knives from the cases of incendiary graph record for home use. The new record bombs dropped by B-29's. In Berlin soldiers' Yes indeed. Speak your mind frankly. We is a flexible disk made of a synthetic plastic steel helmets have been converted into pots cannot promise to print everything sent in, material that, greatly reduces surface sound, and pans. These and other items that might but we do promise a fair presentation of all is easier to handle, more attractive to look at —it is ruby red and transparent—and can be be added remind one that, figuratively speak- views in so far as our space permits. ing, swords are being turned into peaceful hurled to the floor, hammered, twisted, or plowshares. When must all statements for the Youth's sat upon without damage. The cost of the Forum be in? materials and labor is so much greater, how- Ir• AMONG the unexpected hazards of the Oki- ever, that the new record will be priced at nawa campaign was the Habu, a poisonous, January 15 is the deadline. two dollars instead of one dollar. vicious snake. The problem of combating it To whom shall they be sent? was complicated by a lack of antivenom 00 A NEW medical science, the study of man's serum necessary for treatment of bite victims. To Editor "Youth's Instructor," Takoma Park, tiniest enemies, which are viruses measured Marine First Lieutenant Herndon G. Dowl- Washington 12, D.C. in millionths of 'an inch and much smaller ing volunteered to "milk" the dread Habu than microbes, is under way at Duke Uni- snake of its venom. Dowling captures his May the "Instructor" readers send in suggestive versity. About 100 are known, and all cause specimens with a stick and his bare hands. questions they would like to see discussed? disease, either plant or animal, including in- fantile paralysis, flu, smallpox, rabies, a form A box containing the snake is placed on a Please do this. Every suggestion will be table, and a medicine glass topped with of pneumonia, and common colds. When gauze is prepared. With a stick and a hook more than welcome. 10,000,000,000 of these virus particles are con- fashioned from a coat hanger, Dowling guides Do your part to make this discussion inter- centrated in one cubic centimeter of liquid, the snake out onto the table. By this time they do not even fog the solution. Until ten the Habu is extremely irritated and strikes at esting, helpful, and stimulating by mailing years ago no scientist had unmistakably seen the only thing it can strike at—the gauze your statement t-o-d-a-yl a virus. Today only two dozen have been cover on the glass. As its fangs pierce the purified, three of which cause human disease, cloth, the pale yellow deadly venom drips one a form of animal cancer, and the others through and down into the glass. many diseases affecting crops. PAGE 16 THE YOUTH'S INSTRUCTOR