THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS.
By J. H. Waggoner
The Pacific Publishing Association never had a more efficient working Board of Directors than the present one. There were good reasons why Bro. C. H. Jones was elected; he is now occupying a responsible place in the office; his interest in the work here is earnest and untiring; and it was thought well to have him occupy a place where he would become most thoroughly acquainted with the working of the institution in every department, as, if Bro. White shall be called to go to Europe, such knowledge will be needed in the office. But Bro. Jones has shown his caution and prudence by refusing to take burdens faster than he can safely bear them. At the organization of the Board he resigned, and it became the duty of the Board to fill the vacancy, according to the By-laws. Bro. T. M. Chapman, of Petaluma was elected in his place, and I believe the brethren throughout the State will agree in the opinion that a better selection could not be made. It is needless to say a word in behalf of the Officers of the Board. Elder Haskell’s ability and interest in this work are known wherever the work itself is known. While he remains in California he will give personal attention to all the interests of the Association, especially to improve its financial standing. Bro. W. C. White, who has had a large and valuable experience in connection with the publishing work in Battle Creek, will give close attention to the work at the office. A council was again appointed to act in connection with such of the Directors as may at any time be present. An excellent state of feeling seems to prevail in the office, and, with the blessing of God, we hope for the best results. J. H. WAGGONER. SUGGESTION TO OUR TRACT SOCIETY.
At the meeting recently held in Oakland, the ministers present unanimously voted to act as agents for the Tract Society in the sale of our publications. That is, they will take the publications of the State Tract Society at retail price and pay all their proceeds in to the society. The society in return will pay the freight on the publications to the ministers. It was suggested, after a number of our directors left, that the same course be pursued with our districts; and those ministers and directors who were present seemed to be anxious to have a change effected in this respect at once. The change suggested to our tract society is as follows: 1. Each district, as well as church librarian, be charged for bound books and pamphlets the retail price. The tracts only be furnished at reduced rates. 2. The ten per cent. heretofore added on the bill of tracts be discontinued. 3. The State Society, instead of the districts, pay the freight on all publications sent to the districts and churches. There are reasons why we think this method will work well here in California, some of which would not apply in other Conferences. 1. It gives a greater profit to the local societies on the tracts which they have to give away. 2. It will bring our bound books and pamphlets on a retail basis to the members as it should be. 3. It secures to the tract society a sufficient profit to pay incidental expenses and not consume any reserve fund raised to carry publications for the benefit of the State Society. 4. It brings equality to districts, ministers, and members, in paying freight and incidental expenses of the State Society. There will be a note sent to each director by the State Secretary, and if they consent to this change it will come before the State quarterly meeting in connection with the southern camp-meeting.
S. N. HASKELL.