DISTRICT 5 by R. M. Kilgore

Seventh-day Adventist Publishing Association · Battle Creek, Michigan · Feb 19, 1901

DISTRICT 5

By R. M. Kilgore

From the Colorado Conference, at Boulder, Prof. P. T. Magan accompanied me to Keene, Tex., where the session of the Texas Conference was held January 3-9. The churches were not fully represented, yet a good delegation was present, and the work was satisfactorily accomplished. But few changes were made, the officers remaining about as they were. The Conference funds were ample to settle all accounts with the laborers, and in some instances wages were raised.

Professor Magan’s efforts in the interests of the school and of the material fund for the book, “Christ’s Object Lessons,” were appreciated, and those present responded by giving, in cash and pledges, over seven hundred dollars. More will yet be given.

Having now a physician connected with the academy, the sanitarium enterprise was again revived, and over one thousand dollars was immediately subscribed to furnish and equip the commodious building that was erected for that purpose, but which, with its two lower stories neatly finished, has stood vacant for nearly two years. This step awakened new life in all concerned, and was a surprise to many others. A new board of trustees was elected, which set to work at once to plan and appropriate the stock thus subscribed.

The work of the academy is progressing in an encouraging manner. The teachers have all more than they can well do. A good class of students are in attendance. The financial condition of the institution is improving, and the prospect brightens as the plans for the different departments are being executed, and still more, as the returns from the sale of “Christ’s Object Lessons” begins to reduce its bills payable.

Elder C. McReynolds was present during the Conference, and the school board was enabled to consider plans which will have an important bearing on the future interests of the academy.

We were glad to note that the obligations of the tract society had decreased about one half during the past few months. With good crops in some parts of the State, and good prices, the future outlook for the canvassing work is encouraging. This will enable the society to free itself entirely. The officers of both the tract society and the Sabbath-school Association were reinstated. A full delegation was elected, and others will also attend the coming General Conference.

I go from here to visit the companies and workers in Arizona. R. M. KILGORE.