p. 6 | Entertainment of Those Attending the Coming General Conference

Review and Herald Publishing Association · Takoma Park Station, Washington, D. C. · Mar 4, 1909

Entertainment of Those Attending the Coming General Conference

By Arthur G. Daniells

As many inquiries are being made regarding entertainment at the coming conference, it may be helpful to many to make quite a full statement in the REVIEW of the plans of the committee to care for those who may attend the meeting.

First of all, it may be explained that a committee on transportation has been appointed to secure the best rates possible

from the railway lines. This committee is now at work, and as soon as possible will announce the arrangements they succeed in making with the railroads. The members of this committee are located in all parts of the country, and are as capable of attending to this part of the work as any one we know of. It is hoped that those who may desire to aid in securing good terms will make their suggestions to this committee, instead of endeavoring to make independent arrangements with railroad agents. Elder I. H. Evans, the chairman of the committee, will be glad to get helpful information and suggestions from any of our brethren.

A committee on receiving and locating those who come to the meeting has been appointed. This committee will arrange to have young men, displaying conference badges, meet delegates and visitors at the union station and at the terminus of the Takoma Park street-car line. These young men will render aid in getting to the grounds and in transporting the baggage. This committee will soon give through the REVIEW full information concerning their arrangements.

Another committee has been appointed to provide rooms, tents, and furniture. Takoma Park will be canvassed for furnished rooms. A large building or two in the Park may be used for sleeping apartments. Hundreds of tents can be erected on the Seminary grounds. There will be just enough trees to afford nice shade. Elder G. A. Irwin is chairman of this committee, and in a short time will be prepared to give full information regarding rooms, tents, furniture, and rates. This will also be given in the REVIEW. It may be well to state that it has been decided to reserve the Seminary buildings for the foreign delegates and such home delegates as may not be strong physically, and for those of advanced age. One hundred can be taken care of in these buildings.

We are planning for the best dining arrangements we can make. In addition to the regular dining-room board that will be provided in the Seminary dining hall, a large tent will be erected for dining purposes. It is thought that the meals can be served in the dining tent on a plan that will greatly economize the labor and expense, and yet be very acceptable.

All these committees are now at work, and will give our people needed information at an early date. Every reasonable effort will be put forth to make those who come comfortable. We do not want anything to mar the meeting. We solicit the earnest prayers and co-operation of our people in our efforts to make this one of the best conference gatherings we have ever had in our history.

A. G. DANIELLS.