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PUBLISHED BY
WATCH TOWER BIBLE AND TRACT SOCIETY
CHARLES T. RUSSELL, PRESIDENT
“BROOKLYN TABERNACLE,” 13-17 HICKS ST.,
BROOKLYN, N.Y., U.S.A.

Foreign Agencies:— British Branch: LONDON TABERNACLE, Lancaster Gate, London, W. German Branch: Unterdorner Str., 76, Barmen. Australasian Branch: Flinders Building, Flinders St., Melbourne. Please address the SOCIETY in every case.

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ANNUAL SUBSCRIPTION PRICE, $1.00 (4s.) IN ADVANCE.
SEND MONEY BY EXPRESS, BANK DRAFT, POSTAL ORDER, OR REGISTERED.
FROM FOREIGN COUNTRIES BY FOREIGN MONEY ORDERS, ONLY.

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Terms to the Lord’s Poor as Follows:— All Bible Students who, by reason of old age, or other infirmity or adversity, are unable to pay for this Journal, will be supplied Free if they send a Postal Card each May stating their case and requesting its continuance. We are not only willing, but anxious, that all such be on our list continually and in touch with the STUDIES, etc.

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ALSO FRENCH, GERMAN, SWEDISH AND DANISH EDITIONS.
SAMPLE COPIES FREE.

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ENTERED AS SECOND-CLASS MAIL MATTER AT BROOKLYN, N.Y., POSTOFFICE.
ENTERED AS SECOND-CLASS MATTER AT THE POSTOFFICE DEPT., OTTAWA, CANADA.

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GENERAL CONVENTIONS

NIAGARA FALLS, N.Y.—Aug. 19-22. For assignments address A. Fosbraey, 727 Pine Ave.

NASHVILLE, TENN.—Aug. 24-27. For assignments address Milton E. Confehr, 1516 McGavock St.

LOS ANGELES, CAL.—Sept. 2-10. For assignments address F.P. Sherman, 808 Figueroa St.

SEATTLE, WASH.—Sept. 14-17. For assignments address H.G. Backbock, 2410 First Ave., W.

MILWAUKEE, WIS.—Sept. 16-24. For assignments address C. Hilton Ellison, 2704 Wells St.

DAYTON, O.—October 5-8. For assignments address Dr. Chas. E. Kerney, 475 S. Broadway.

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NIAGARA FALLS CONVENTION

This is a most beautiful place in which to hold a Convention of Bible students. The surroundings are ideal, and the friends remember with appreciation the last Convention held there. Perhaps no time of the year other than August 19 to 22 would be better for this Convention. Brother Russell expects to be there on Sunday and Monday, August 20th and 21st, the very midst of the Convention. This location is specially convenient for the Canadian friends, and we are hoping that a good many of them may be in attendance. Friends from the States will appreciate this privilege of meeting with their Canadian brethren. We are hoping for a good attendance. The Program seems to be one of the best, and the speakers are able brethren.

$5.00 excursions are announced from Pittsburgh—and possibly from other points—for the 19th.

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RAILROAD RATES TO NASHVILLE CONVENTION

Thirty-five railroads in the South, composing the Southern Passenger Association with headquarters at Atlanta, Ga., Joseph Richardson, Chairman, have issued Joint Passenger Tariff, No. Exc. 6747, publishing reduced rate arrangement on account of the I.B.S.A. Convention to be held in Nashville, August 24-27. The rate is a very attractive one, about one-half the usual fare. No doubt this will enable many to attend who would not feel able to go if a higher rate were in force.

The Capitol building will be used for the sessions of the Convention, and the great Ryman Auditorium will be used for the DRAMA. Pastor Russell will give a public lecture in one of the largest theaters. The Program, we believe, is an excellent one; and the speakers are able.

When purchasing ticket, ask for Excursion rate to Nashville, Tenn., and return, according to Joint Passenger Tariff Exc. 6747, in effect August 22d, 23d, 24th. In case your town is not on this tariff, your ticket agent will be able to figure your fare from your place to the nearest point covered by the tariff, from which latter place, you will have the benefit of the one and one-half cent excursion rate.

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GREEK BRETHREN AS BIBLE STUDENTS

Learning of considerable interest among the Greeks, the Editor invited them to meet him at the Bethel Home, July 27th. Twenty-two came (19 brothers, 3 sisters). We had a most enjoyable season of fellowship—conferring respecting our Father’s Plan and the meaning of His Word. Three symbolized their consecration to be dead with Christ.

For some time they have been publishing THE WATCH TOWER in Greek at a cost of over 35 cents per copy, or $9.00 per year each, for their 80 subscribers. Now their funds are exhausted. We advised that under the circumstances they should discontinue the publication. They demurred that they needed the Heavenly food or would starve. Finally one of their number guaranteed the publication for one year upon assurance that they would each set apart 2c daily for this spiritual food. They do their own translating and print on a small press of their own. The meeting and the results gave us a clearer insight into their loving loyalty to the Lord and to His Truth. We pass on this Cup of refreshing to our readers.

The progress of the Truth amongst Italians, Slovaks, Greeks, etc., during the last two years has surprised and cheered us greatly. The PHOTO-DRAMA OF CREATION, apparently, had much to do with this interest. The EUREKA DRAMA can now be supplied with lecture records in many languages.

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DOCTOR JONES’ CONVENTION TRAIN SCHEDULE

Doctor Jones informs us that he is proceeding with his Convention Train for the Pacific Coast Convention. He has not informed us how many cars he will have, but has sent us the schedule, which we place before our readers below. Convention points are marked thus (*). All other places where the time is sufficient and the local Class of Bible Students so desire, meetings either public or semi-public will be held:

SEPT. 4TH—SEPT. 26TH, 1916.

CHICAGO—LOS ANGELES—SEATTLE—DULUTH—MILWAUKEE—CHICAGO

Lv. Chicago Sante Fe 9:50 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 5 Train 9
*Ar. Los Angeles ” 7:10 a.m. Friday, Sept. 8 ” 9
Lv. Los Angeles ” 11:59 p.m. Friday, Sept. 8 ” 78
Ar. Santa Ana ” 1:30 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 9 ” 78
Lv. Santa Ana ” 5:23 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 9 ” 75
*Ar. Los Angeles ” 6:30 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 9 ” 75
Lv. Los Angeles ” 11:59 p.m. Monday, Sept. 11 ” 78
Ar. San Bernardino ” 9:43 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 12 ” 50
Lv. San Bernardino ” 6:45 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 12 ” 16
Ar. San Francisco ” 9:40 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 13 ” 15
Lv. San Francisco S. Pac. 8:20 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 13 ” 16
Ar. Portland ” 7:20 a.m. Friday, Sept. 15 ” 16
Lv. Portland Gt. North. 12:30 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 16 ” 360
*Ar. Seattle ” 7:30 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 16 ” 360
Lv. Seattle ” 10:30 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 17 ” 44
Ar. Spokane ” 12:20 p.m. Monday, Sept. 18 ” 44
Lv. Spokane ” 8:00 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 19 ” 2
*Ar. Duluth ” 8:40 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 21 ” 36
Lv. Duluth ” 11:10 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 21 ” 17
Ar. St. Paul ” 6:30 a.m. Friday, Sept. 22 ” 17
Lv. St. Paul C.M. & St. P. 8:25 a.m. Friday, Sept. 22 ” 18
*Ar. Milwaukee ” 6:40 p.m. Friday, Sept. 22 ” 18
Lv. Milwaukee ” 7:25 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 24 ” 6
Ar. Chicago ” 9:30 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 24 ” 6
Lv. Chicago Penn. R.R. 12:05 a.m. Monday, Sept. 25 ” 6

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— August 15, 1916 —