NORTH PACIFIC T. AND M. SOCIETY.
THE fifth annual session of this society was held on the camp-ground at Cornelius, Oregon, June 23, 2:30 P. M. Prayer by Eld. G. W. Colcord. Minutes of the last meeting were read and approved. Committees were appointed as follows: On nominations—J. Donaldson, A. W. Benson, and J. E. Wilson. Resolutions—T. H. Starbuck, O. Dickenson, and W. L. Raymond. SECOND MEETING, JUNE 24, 2 P. M.
The report of committees was called for. A report of labor was read by the Secretary. The Committee on Nominations reported. A motion to accept the report called forth many remarks but no action. THIRD MEETING, JUNE 27, 2 P. M.
The motion to accept the report of the Nominating Committee was withdrawn, and the committee reported as follows: For President, —; Vice-President, A. G. Roberts; Secretary, Wm. L. Raymond. Directors—Dist. No. 1, C. B. Fitzgerald; No. 2, T. H. Starbuck; No. 3, J. E. Wilson. The report was accepted and the persons declared elected. The Committee on Resolutions reported as follows:— Whereas, The books and papers of the S. D. A. Publishing Association have been greatly blessed for the enlightenment of the minds of men in regard to the wonderful truths of the third angel's message, leading them to pray for more light, and an earnest desire for some living preacher to teach them more fully the way, and Whereas, We have noticed the earnest thankfulness and gratitude of those who have come forward and accepted the truth, often thanking them with tears for their kindness who have given or loaned to them books and tracts, showing that the reading they have had has been no small part in their conversion, Resolved, First, that every S. D. Adventist should do all in his power to place these publications, both tracts and periodicals, in the hands of every one whom he can influence to read them. Second, That we regard the publications not less the right arm of the Most High, for subduing the hearts of men than the ministry itself. Both are needed, and neither will work as well alone as when they are united. Third, That in harmony with the resolution passed last year to raise $1,000 for the T. and M. work in this Conference, we will put forth our earnest efforts this year to effect this object. Fourth, That here is a field where our young men and women can work, who have expressed themselves, and prayed so earnestly that God would open the way for them to do something for the Master, and who have at this camp-meeting consecrated themselves anew to his service. Fifth, That since Bro. J. D. Van Horn has been obliged to resign his position on account of the ill health of his family, leaving this society without a head, we earnestly request the General Conference to send us some one who can efficiently instruct us in this work, and lead those who would gladly labor in this cause. The resolutions were adopted as read. A report was read from the Secretary's books which was accepted. It was voted to purchase a bill of Bibles from Sr. Van Horn. A paper was circulated among the brethren and sisters, and pledges to the amount of $301.35 were made toward the reserve fund. After singing, "Praise God from whom all blessings flow," the meeting adjourned. WM. L. RAYMOND, Secretary.