The twelfth annual constituency meeting of the Review and Herald Publishing Association was called to order in Takoma Park, Md., according to appointment, February 9, at 8 P. M. There were present seventy-five members of the constituency. This was the largest and most representative meeting ever held by the new association. After the organization, and a few introductory remarks on the part of the chairman, the following committees were appointed for the session:—
Committee on plans: E. R. Palmer, J. B. Blosser, I. A. Ford, L. W. Graham, T. D. Gibson, D. W. Reavis, J. W. Mace, V. O. Cole, A. J. S. Bourdeau, I. D. Richardson, W. W. Eastman, F. W. Stray, F. W. Paap.
Committee on nominations: N. Z. Town, B. G. Wilkinson, L. H. Christian, J. E. Jayne, H. W. Carr.
The work of the association for the past year was reported by the general manager, E. R. Palmer. The gist of this report, as it pertains to the general features of the work, is presented herewith:—
A Year of Progress
The past year, more than any other in the development of this movement, seems to mark the beginning of the quick work which the Lord will do in the sight of all the nations. It has been a year of sudden changes, important developments, and unparalleled opportunities, which have put to the stretch every resource at our command to supply the rapidly growing demands for literature. The year 1914 marks a new era in the history of this movement.
The year 1914 was the most successful year of the institution, viewed from the standpoint of the volume of work, its character, and the financial returns. The chief factors which have brought this success appear to be:—
A growing interest in the world-wide temperance movement.
The aggressive attitude of the Papacy.
The rapidly developing tokens that the coming of Christ is at hand.
A general revival among God’s people.
In meeting the unusual demands of the year the following are among the publications which stand out most distinctly:—
The Temperance Instructor
The Protestant Magazine
The Harvest Ingathering REVIEW
The War Extra
The Eastern Question Extra
The Present Truth Series of Extras
The Berean Library
“Bible Readings for the Home Circle,” revised
“The World’s Crisis”
The Temperance “Instructor”
The 1914 edition of the Temperance Instructor was by far the most successful number we have issued of this popular Temperance Annual. The circulation reached 410,000 copies, an increase of 144,000 copies over the preceding year. Also 50,000 copies of a Souvenir of the Temperance Instructor were sold. In this experiment the manager of the periodical department established a new record for the office, in putting up these advertisements in such attractive form that they were sold for one cent per copy instead of being given away.
The “Protestant Magazine”
The February number of the Protestant Magazine, reporting the mass meeting held in the New National Theater, in Washington, D. C., established a new record in the circulation of this journal. The demand was so great that seven editions were published, the total number reaching 50,000 copies. The great interest which was aroused in that campaign set in motion the good work which has resulted in more than doubling the circulation of the Protestant Magazine.
Harvest Ingathering “Review”
The Harvest Ingathering REVIEW also reached its highest circulation mark last year . Six hundred eighty-five thousand copies were published, thus showing a gain of over 75,000 copies above any previous year.
For the first time the Missions number of the REVIEW was published with a three-color cover design, although our contract with the Mission Board called for only two colors.
The War Extra
This little sheet, which has already reached a circulation of nearly a million and a half copies, passed the million mark within twenty days from the time the announcement was made, the first periodical to reach that figure toward which we have worked, and about which we have talked for many years. One day we received orders for 80,000 copies.
The Eastern Question Extra
During the twenty days following the announcement of the publication of this Extra, orders came rolling in at the average rate of 45,000 copies a day, notwithstanding the fact that the Southern16Publishing Association was issuing an Extra on the Eastern Question at the same time. One million two hundred and twenty-five thousand copies of this Extra have been sold, and it is still selling well. Three hundred thousand copies have also been sold by the Southern Publishing Association, making a total to date of 1,525,000 Extras on this subject.
The Present Truth Series
This experience with these two Extras had much to do with hastening the plan to publish the Present Truth Series. This series of twenty-five numbers, covering the principal points of our faith, and similar in form and prices to the War Extras, is now successfully launched, and the first three numbers have been printed. This series is to be issued simultaneously as Extras of the REVIEW and Signs, and will doubtless be republished in many countries and in many languages, in harmony with the original plan of the General Conference.
The Berean Library
The Berean Library was also developed during the year. There are now twelve numbers, the total circulation of which has reached 46,400 copies.
The Sales Departments
The book, periodical, and magazine departments represent the selling, promoting, and advertising features of our work. The blessing of the Lord has rested upon these departments in a marked manner during the past year. Substantial increases are shown in each of these important lines, over the preceding year. The following comparative figures show the volume of business and the increase in each department:—
1913
1914
Increase
Per Cent Gain
Book department sales
$261,413.20
$282,626.87
$21,213.67
8.1
Periodical department sales
158,779.02
191,963.06
33,184.04
21
Magazine department sales
73,207.55
85,030.95
11,823.40
16
Total sales
$493,339.77
559,620.88
66,221.11
13.4
Book sales outside R. & H. territory
39,148.49
49,351.74
10,203.25
26
Net sales R. & H. territory
$454,251.28
$510,269.14
$56,017.86
12.3
It is with feelings of deep thankfulness that we submit this encouraging report on each of the departments of our work, and especially so in view of the great war in Europe and the disturbances in the business world. Important changes have come about in many lines of business. The very atmosphere has seemed charged with fear, and dread, and panic. Men’s hearts are failing them as they see the judgments of God abroad in the earth; but during this time of trouble, the work of God has not only held its own, but has also found new channels through which to carry the message for this time.
How different from our experience in 1893 and onward! We were not then prepared to meet such a time as this. Several important facts and principles now being demonstrated should give us renewed courage and confidence as we move forward to the finishing of the work:—
1. It has been shown that our work does not depend for its success upon peace and prosperity in the world. “One man, with God, is a majority,” was the motto of John Knox. Our colporteurs, and home missionary workers also, connected with God, are on the winning side in every battle. A “highway” has been cast up for the ransomed of the Lord, far above the temporal commotions and troubles of this life, over which they may march to victory.
2. Times of trouble are often more fruitful in which to work for God than times of prosperity; for when God’s “judgments are in the earth, the inhabitants of the world will learn righteousness.” Isa. 26:9. The sin, sorrow, pain, and calamity of this world are the indigenous soil of the gospel. The child of faith who sees and understands this will increase his diligence as troubles multiply in the earth. The Saviour said, “When these things begin to come to pass, then look up, and lift up your heads.” Luke 21:28. It is not time to become discouraged when the battle is raging, and the world’s crisis and final victory are near.
3. These experiences of success in troublous times are demonstrating that the present organization of our publishing work, upon a gospel, educational basis, free from commercialism, is suited to the time in which we live. If these principles take deep root in our hearts and abide there, our publishing work will doubtless continue a mighty and ever-increasing factor until the work is finished and the plowman overtakes the reaper. We see many evidences that the publishing work is peculiarly adapted to such a time of trouble and unrest as this. There is no room for doubt that we are now entering upon a time of the greatest activity and of the greatest possibilities we have experienced in this work.
The Book Department
Our book department not only shows the largest volume of business in its history , but it has also, without doubt, served the needs of the field better than ever before. It has been the policy of this department to place large binding orders in ample time for books to be bound and become well seasoned in stock before shipping. We are not aware of any serious delay in filling orders during the year.
Our Western Branch, with its sale of nearly $120,000 worth of books, a gain of $21,779.17 over 1913, has established a new record in the denomination for a branch office. This is the first time any branch office in our territory has passed the $100,000 mark. Energy in pushing the business, rigid economy in handling the work, and strong cooperation from all parts of the Western field have brought these excellent results, and have enabled the branch office to turn over a substantial gain financially, as shown in the treasurer’s report.
The Eastern Branch, also, has enjoyed a prosperous year, though the merits of the situation would hardly be understood without referring to some trying circumstances under which the work has been carried forward. The subscription book work in the Atlantic Union Conference has been handicapped through the ill health of Brother Tolf, the general agent, which made it necessary for him to withdraw from the field for a period of rest and recuperation. Under these conditions, which left us without a general agent in the most populous union of our territory, it was fortunate for the field, and a great encouragement to all concerned, that the general department could at that time secure Brother V. O. Cole, general agent of the Southeastern Union Conference, to fill the vacancy.
Then again, in the midst of the year, the European war broke out, and cut off the New York office from its base of supplies of much of its foreign literature.
In view of these difficulties, and the heavy expenses under which the work is necessarily carried on in a great city like New York, it is most encouraging that the New York Branch is able to show a profit out of the commission set apart for handling its business.
The Periodical Department
The periodical department, which includes the mailing department, has enjoyed a strenuous year. I say “enjoyed,” for it is evident that the veteran manager of our periodical department is in his native element (and his assistants imbibe the same spirit) when the pressure of work is greatest. This department has been one of the most busy corners of the office, on account of the unusual volume of business that came to us through the increased circulation of the Temperance Instructor, the Harvest Ingathering REVIEW, and the sale of the REVIEW AND HERALD EXTRAS. Special mention should be made of the fact that this extra volume of work has been handled by the department without additional help, through the development of efficiency in handling the work.
The mailing department has sent out over six million pieces of mail during the year. This does not include large supplies of back numbers of our periodicals which have been furnished freely to missionary workers and tent companies. From August 15 to November 30 the Post-office Department placed a special mail car on our siding at Takoma Park, that we might load the weighty mail during the day, in order that the trains might not be delayed in picking up our mail. Is it any wonder that Satan, against whose work this literature is arrayed, should begin to devise means for shutting our publications out of the mails?
Magazine Department
It is very encouraging that we are able to report a substantial gain in the sale of magazines for the year, notwithstanding the peculiar circumstances and handicaps under which the work has been handled.
The strength of the magazine work in the Review and Herald territory is indicated by the fact that 68.6 per cent of our magazine sales in 1914 were made in the four union conferences embraced in our territory.
This department has not made the showing that might have been made had we a magazine which would lend itself readily to such forward movements as were developed by the European war. Although our magazines deal with strong, important questions, these questions have been partially submerged by the tremendous interest in the war situation.
Near the beginning of the year the Protestant Magazine came to the front in dealing with the interesting developments in the work of the Papacy; and17notwithstanding the great interest in the war situation, this magazine more than doubled its circulation over the previous year.
There is undoubtedly a great and interesting field before this magazine, and careful study should be given at this time to the question of making suitable provision for increasing its circulation. Study should also be given to Life and Health and to Liberty. Is it not possible that the policy of both these magazines can be so shaped as to make them lend themselves more readily to the great interest of the public in the subjects of health and temperance and our threatened liberties? Few questions are so prominently before the public at the present time as the Roman Catholic question and the prohibition movement; and the steps which have recently been taken to curtail the freedom of the press, which will doubtless be followed up with great energy, should open a wide field for Liberty.
The Factory
Near the beginning of the year, when the heavy sale of the Protestant Magazine and the Temperance Instructor was developing, it became evident that we could not turn out the work from our pressroom on one shift of eight hours a day; therefore we began steadily to build up our pressroom force. First, two of the presses were put on a double shift; then, a few weeks later, two more presses were added; then shortly afterward the fifth was included, and we were running the pressroom double time, or sixteen hours a day. In midsummer, when the Extras to the REVIEW were running, it was necessary to introduce the third shift for two months. For a time it seemed hardly possible to handle the work, even by running our present facilities twenty-four hours a day; and, indeed, we have turned considerable work to the College press.
The double shift was maintained in our pressroom until the end of the year. It was often necessary, also, for the folding machines and linotypes to run extra time.
All these emergencies were met by our employees with an enthusiasm and faithfulness which made it altogether a delight to be an officer or manager or foreman of the institution. While we were sometimes perplexed, yet it was agreed from the start that we could thoroughly enjoy pressure and perplexity of this kind. When we know that God’s hand is on the lever, the pressure is a delight.
Not including periodicals or magazines, which constitute one half our work, the bindery has delivered the following during the year:—
Tracts and pamphlets ........1,480,626
Books in board binding ...... 34,250
Books in cloth binding ...... 106,490
Books in half-leather binding.. 6,249
Books in full-leather binding.. 7,127
Total .......................1,634,744
Total deliveries 1913 ........ 827,174
The total cylinder press output shows 14,765,373 impressions, a gain of nearly 50 per cent over the preceding year. Over three tons of ink were used in this department.
As the result of running the cylinder presses two and three shifts a portion of the year, we were able to show a reduction of from five to twenty cents an hour in cost compared with one year ago.
The three large folding machines also show a reduction in cost of nearly twenty cents an hour. This is partially due to the automatic feeder installed on the large machine which has the most continuous use. Other savings, too numerous to mention, have also been made in the production of our work; but all these little items contribute toward the substantial results for the year.
A careful compilation of purchases of stock shows that we have used nearly 600 tons of paper, or approximately thirty-five carloads. In addition to this we have used 21½ tons of binder’s board.
New Books
Among the more important of the new books published are the following:—
“Religious Liberty in America,” 448 pages, by C. M. Snow.
“Ministry of the Spirit,” 223 pages, by G. B. Thompson.
“Pen Pictures of the Face of Jesus,” 64 pages, by Rev. William P. Pearce.
“The World’s Crisis in the Light of Prophecy,” 128 pages.
“Past, Present, and Future,” revised, 528 pages.
“Bible Readings for the Home Circle,” revised, 800 pages.
We have also published “His Glorious Appearing” in Hungarian and Roumanian, made necessary by the European supply being cut off by war conditions. Signatures were also secured from Europe for an edition of 2,000 copies of “The Mystery Unfolded,” by L. R. Conradi.
In addition to these new books, of which we have printed 99,000 copies, we have also printed editions of other books, amounting to 171,250 copies, the two combined making a total of 270,250 copies.
Work in Progress on New Books
Work is now going forward on several new books, as follows:—
Revised edition of “Facts for the Times.”
Revised edition of “Gospel Workers.”
Revised edition of Bell’s old Complete Grammar.
Revised edition of “Temperance Torchlights.”
A new gospel songbook of 128 pages.
A new temperance campaign book of 128 pages, entitled “The Shadow of the Bottle.”
Though not a book, we should not overlook the development of the 25 numbers of The Present Truth Series of Extras, which is now well under way.
It is hoped also that the work begun on the small, cheap leaflets to be known as “The Leaves of Autumn” Series can be completed this year.
Financial Report
The treasurer’s report will show that the institution has enjoyed a prosperous year financially. Compared with past years, it has been the most favorable period through which we have passed for making a good financial showing. There have been no accidents nor serious losses. The volume of business has been very large, and cost of production has been reduced on a large percentage of the work, even though the cost of most materials has increased.
A thorough, enterprising management of the treasury department, of which we can hardly speak too highly, has resulted in the prompt collection of accounts, the securing of all possible discounts on bills, and a careful handling of all features of the treasurer’s work. We especially appreciate the reports from the treasury department, which have kept the management well informed of the basis on which the business was being operated, thus enabling us to handle the work intelligently.
The earnings of the institution by departments, also the percentage of gain on the volume of business, compared with the previous year, are shown in the following table:—
GAINS
PER CENT GAIN
1914
1914 / 1913
Manufacture of books and tracts
$5,613.82
2.4 / 2.5
Book department
6,703.19
2.9 / 1.25
New York Branch
699.80
1.25 / 2
Western Branch
7,144.13
6 / 5.5
Total book sales
$20,160.94
7 / 6
Magazines and periodicals
$9,794.00
3.5 / 4
Capital—interest
9,929.85
4 / 4
Miscellaneous
1,272.78
—
Total business earnings
$41,157.57
7.33 / 7.2
These earnings have been applied as shown by the following statement:—
Total earnings ........................ $41,157.57
Donations ............................ $582.22
Increase of reserve fund on periodical lists .... 2,573.62
New reserve set aside on signatures ............ 1,571.74
Increase of reserve fund on book department stock 4,137.34
Total ................................ 8,865.12
Net gain ............................. 32,292.45
Tithe to the General Conference ...... 3,229.25
Added to present worth ............... $29,063.20
Indebtedness Reduced
The interest-bearing debts of the association have been reduced $15,380, leaving the total of bills payable at $99,511.32. This is the first time for many years that bills payable account could be expressed in five figures. Accounts payable and accrued interest have also been reduced $7,607.65, making an actual reduction in our outstanding notes and accounts of $22,987.65. Cash on hand at the close of the year shows an increase of $4,068.83. If this difference in cash on hand had also been applied18on bills payable, our indebtedness would have been reduced $27,056.48.
Since January 1 of the present year, bills payable have been further reduced by $6,857.17, leaving our bills payable account $92,654.15. Nearly all the notes we have paid have been transferred to other institutions which were paying five and six per cent interest, thus assisting them in placing their notes upon the four-per-cent basis, which is the highest rate paid by this institution. About $10,000 has been transferred to the Southern Publishing Association during the past year.
Total Indebtedness
Deducting from our liabilities the reserves which have been set aside for emergencies, our indebtedness in notes and accounts is $111,790.10. This real indebtedness of the institution is fully covered by cash on hand and by manufactured and raw materials, leaving free from debt the real estate, buildings, equipment, investment in book plates, and accounts receivable.
The Outlook
From a human standpoint the outlook is ominous. We cannot tell what a day may bring forth. The past few months have brought sudden changes in our institutional work in several countries. No one can tell how soon the United States may be involved in similar conditions. Any day we may find ourselves grappling with the realities of war and trouble. All our plans should be laid with such probabilities in view. We should stand ready, also, to meet every emergency and opportunity which the world’s crisis may bring to God’s people; for we have no doubt that God will use his people more mightily than ever before in the finishing of his work.
We desire the prayers of the members of this constituency, and of all God’s people, that the Review and Herald Office, like Daniel, may stand in its “lot at the end of the days.”
This report was followed by those of the treasurer and the auditor.
Auditor’s Report
“To Whom It May Concern:—
“After having made a careful examination of the books of account and the vouchers on file of the Review and Herald Publishing Association, a corporation, covering the last fiscal year, I can certify that the revenue statement and balance sheet is a correct presentation of the affairs of the corporation at the close of Dec. 31, 1914, as disclosed by said books of account. The net increase to capital account amounts to $32,819.24.
“I. J. IRELAND, Auditor.
“Dated this 8th day of February, 1914, Washington, D. C.”
The committee on plans presented the following recommendations, which were unanimously adopted:—
Recommendations Adopted
“Whereas, The blessing of the Lord has rested in a marked manner upon the work of the Review and Herald Publishing Association during the past year, as shown in the large increase in the distribution of literature, in the protection of employees from sickness and accident, in the preservation of the manufacturing plant, and in financial prosperity, therefore—
“1. Resolved, a. That we render grateful thanksgiving to God for his calling to this delightsome service, and for the blessing which has rested upon this department of his work, both in the institution and in the field; and that we unite in rededicating our lives and all we have to God, to be used as he may direct in the finishing of his work.
“b. That a well-organized campaign be inaugurated, having as its object the placing of our church paper, the REVIEW AND HERALD, in every English-speaking family of Seventh-day Adventists in the United States and Canada; and we suggest that the North American Division Conference, through its Home Missionary Department, take the lead in this campaign, and that it extend at least over the entire camp meeting season, or for six months, from May 1 to Oct. 1, 1915.
“Whereas, The Temperance Instructor has become favorably known by leading temperance workers in the United States and Canada, where it is proving a strong factor in advancing the temperance cause, and is opening channels of opportunity for our people to come into favorable contact with temperance people,—
“2. We recommend, That active support be given to the circulation of the Temperance Instructor by enlisting both young and old in its sale from house to house; and that definite efforts be made in all conferences to bring this Temperance Annual prominently before temperance organizations, and especially so in connection with important elections and temperance campaigns.
“In view of the acute crisis which has been reached in the controversy with Rome, and the widespread interest to read on this subject,—
“3. We recommend, That the board of trustees adopt a liberal policy in promoting the circulation of the Protestant Magazine.
“Whereas, The great issue and important developments, such as the temperance movement, the work of the Papacy, the liberty of the press, and the European war, have seized upon and are holding the attention and interest of the public, and have partially submerged the questions usually discussed in Life and Health and in Liberty; therefore—
“4. We recommend, a. That the managing board give careful study to the policy of these magazines, and ascertain if it will not be possible so to revise their scope that they will lend themselves readily to these great issues which are of thrilling interest.
“b. That we approve the plans which are being developed to bring out a line of cheap books, Extras, and leaflets; and that we cooperate in every possible way in the effort to build up a system of active home missionary work, which shall include the following items: (1) Regular work with a set of the Berean Library; (2) systematic distribution by individuals and tract societies of the twenty-five numbers of the REVIEW AND HERALD Extras; (3) the free distribution of the Leaves of Autumn Series.
“Whereas, The prosperity of the publishing work in our territory during the past year has resulted primarily from the strong cooperation of the leaders in our union conferences, and of principals and students in our leading training schools; therefore—
“5. We recommend, a. That a sufficient sum from the profits of the institution be added to the tithe paid to the General Conference, to enable the General Conference to appropriate to Emmanuel Missionary College $1,000, to19South Lancaster Academy $1,000, and to Washington Missionary College sufficient to pay the interest account for the year 1914.
“b. That the board be authorized to increase the number of scholarships to five, to each of the four union conferences in our territory, on the same conditions made on previous scholarships.
“Whereas, The new book, ‘The World’s Crisis,’ is meeting a real need, and is being sold rapidly; therefore—
“6. We recommend, a. That we do our utmost to give this book the large circulation which its importance demands; and that other books, in similar cheap, attractive form, be issued from time to time to meet current issues, and that earnest efforts be made to interest the rank and file of our people in the sale of such books.
“b. That the following outline of the present policy of the Review and Herald Publishing Association, as presented in the manager’s report, be continued:—
“(1) To supply the needs of the field which depends upon this institution for its publications.
“(2) To cooperate with the conferences in all features of their work, without assuming any features of the responsibility which properly rests upon conferences to distribute literature.
“(3) To employ in the institution only such persons as will properly represent this movement, and hold themselves subject to call from the Mission Board for work elsewhere, in either home or foreign fields.
“(4) To keep the office equipment on a sound basis of efficiency, which will enable us to handle quickly and well the requirements of our field.
“(5) To pay off our interest-bearing debt as rapidly as consistent with the earnings and needs of the institution.
“(6) To pay a tithe of our annual net gain to the General Conference, and aside from this, limit our donations to small urgent items and scholarships until the interest-bearing debt is paid; and then place all the net gain of the institution subject to calls from the world-wide field.
“(7) To maintain a strong editorial staff, which will be able to make our periodicals the telling factor they ought to be in the work. Our editors should also be prepared to write new books and tracts, improve the old ones, and prepare up-to-date literature for emergencies.
“(8) To pay to the credit of a reserve fund royalty at the regular rate on all books that we own, and use this fund—as needed—for the purchase or production of manuscripts, and for the revision and improvement of our literature.
“(9) To build up and maintain strong selling departments so that nothing will be lacking in cooperation with the field, both in promotion of the work and in taking care of the business.
“(10) To handle all publications on such a basis that they will yield a small margin of profit for the upbuilding of the work of the institution, and for the assistance of other needy institutions and enterprises.
“(11) To handle our business on the cash basis recommended by the General Conference Publishing Department, giving credit only to such publishing houses, tract societies, and mission fields as pay their accounts monthly.
“(12) To keep the institution free from commercial work, and equally free from a commercial spirit in handling our work.”
The committee on nominations presented the names of the following persons as members of the board of trustees for the ensuing two years: W. T. Knox, G. B. Thompson, J. L. Shaw, C. S. Longacre, H. H. Cobban. These persons were elected by a unanimous vote of the constituency.
This annual meeting was perhaps the most encouraging ever held in connection with the Review and Herald Publishing Association. The material prosperity of the past year, as shown in the substantial reduction of the indebtedness of the association, with the increased facilities for carrying on the work, and the work of promotion in the way of new publications being undertaken, shows that the Lord has indeed blessed in the effort that has been put forth. It was cause for gratitude that so many of our brethren from the field, representing the publishing work particularly, could be present to take part in the meeting.
Following the constituency meeting, the board proceeded to organize and elect its editors and heads of departments for the ensuing year. The organization for 1915 is as follows:—
Officers: President, F. M. Wilcox; vice president, W. T. Knox; manager, E. R. Palmer; assistant manager, E. L. Richmond; treasurer, R. Hook, Jr.; secretary, I. A. Ford. Department managers: Superintendent, E. L. Richmond; book department, I. A. Ford; periodical department, D. W. Reavis; magazine department, A. J. S. Bourdeau (manager), Mrs. N. A. Porter (office manager); South Bend Branch, J. W. Mace; New York Branch, L. W. Graham.
The following editors were appointed for the papers and magazines issued by the association: REVIEW AND HERALD, editor, F. M. Wilcox; associate editors, C. M. Snow, W. A. Spicer; contributing editors, A. G. Daniells, I. H. Evans, L. R. Conradi, R. C. Porter, G. B. Thompson, W. T. Knox. Youth’s Instructor: editor, Mrs. Fannie D. Chase; associate editor, Mrs. Adelaide B. Evans. Health and Temperance: editor, Dr. G. H. Heald; associate editors, Dr. H. W. Miller, L. A. Hansen. Protestant Magazine: editor, W. W. Prescott; associate editor, W. A. Spicer. Liberty: editor, C. S. Longacre; associate editors, C. M. Snow, C. P. Bollman; contributing editors, K. C. Russell, J. O. Corliss, W. F. Martin, S. B. Horton, C. B. Haynes. Sabbath School Worker: editor, Mrs. L. Flora Plummer; associate editor, Miss Rosamond D. Ginther. Christian Education: W. E. Howell; associate editors, J. L. Shaw, Frederick Griggs. Church Officers’ Gazette: editors, Edith M. Graham, C. L. Benson.
The following-named persons were chosen members of the book committee: E. R. Palmer, F. M. Wilcox, W. W. Prescott, I. A. Ford, C. M. Snow, R. Hook, Jr., G. H. Heald, N. Z. Town, D. W. Reavis, A. J. S. Bourdeau, E. L. Richmond, W. W. Eastman, C. P. Bollman.
