CALIFORNIA STATE SABBATH-SCHOOL ASSOCIATION.
THE fourth annual session of the California State Sabbath-school Association was held in connection with the camp-meeting at Sacramento, October 13-25, 1881. The first meeting was called by the president, October 17, at 9, A. M. The number of schools represented by delegates was 22, as follows: Arbuckle, Chico, Dixon, Freshwater, Healdsburg, Lafayette, Lemoore, Los Angeles, Napa, Nevada City, Newcastle, Oakland, Pacheco, Petaluma, San Pasqual, Santa Rosa, San Francisco, Salinas, St. Helena, Red Bluff, Vacaville, and Woodland. Interesting remarks were made by the president in regard to the Sabbath-school work in the State, and it was shown that much advancement had been made during the past year, and several new schools established. On motion the president appointed the following committees: On nominations, W. G. Myers, J. E. Yoakum, Wm. Butcher; on Resolutions, Dr. E. J. Waggoner, N. C. McClure, Elder E. A. Briggs; on Examination of Records, E. A. Chapman, Mrs. E. J. Waggoner, Miss Libbie Saunders. Adjourned to call of chair. After the opening prayer, Dr. Waggoner, chairman of the Committee on Resolutions, submitted the following report, which was adopted by vote of the convention:— Resolved, That we express our gratitude to God, for the blessing that has attended our Sabbath-school labor during the past year. Resolved, That, while regular attendance and well-learned lessons are absolutely necessary to the success of the Sabbath-school, we do not forget that a practical application to the lives of the pupils, of the moral truths brought to view, is the paramount object. Resolved, That it is the duty of adults to set an example to the children, of regularity in attendance, and thoroughness in study. WHEREAS, Childhood is the time when good impressions are most easily made, and the habits of study and recitation, as well as the truths acquired then, remain through life, therefore, Resolved, That we pay especial attention to the primary department of our schools, and that we put it in charge of the best and most earnestly devoted teachers. Resolved, That we request the ministers of this Conference to give instruction in all branches of Sabbath-school work, such as the best methods of conducting schools and teachers' meetings, plans of study and teaching, manner of taking records, etc. WHEREAS, Experience has shown that Sabbath-schools in connection with tent labor, add greatly to the interest of the meeting, and do much to secure continued and thorough Biblical study in the church which may be raised up, therefore, Resolved, That we recommend to all those laboring in the field, that, early in each series of meetings, they organize a Sabbath-school, and instruct the people in Sabbath-school work. The Committee on Nominations reported as follows: For President, W. C. White; Secretary and Treasurer, E. A. Chapman; Executive Committee, M. C. Israel and J. D. Rice. These being duly elected the meeting adjourned. E. A. CHAPMAN, Sec. W. C. WHITE, Pres.