The Conference by Editor

Seventh-day Adventist Publishing Association · Battle Creek, Mich. · Mar 18, 1873

The Conference.

By Editor

In going to press this week at the usual time, instead of delaying, as suggested last week, for the final doings of the Conference, we are able to present only a portion of the business proceedings, and to make only a passing remark in regard to the general character of the Conference itself.

The meeting thus far has been one of more than ordinary interest. The business proceedings have been characterized by great harmony of sentiment and feeling. The attendance on the business sessions has been larger than usual, thus exhibiting an improvement on previous meetings in this respect. But it is not yet what it should be; and those who were not present lost a rich treat by failing to hear the reports that were presented by those who had been laboring in missionary fields. All the remarks were interesting, and many touching incidents were related. A full house should have listened to them, and been thrilled by them.

The first hour of the business sessions was usually spent in devotional exercises. This was a good feature. The social meetings were interesting seasons. Many cheering and stirring testimonies were given. Of ministers and licentiates, twenty-five were present. Seven discourses have been given, up to the present writing.

The Conference has been favored with the presence and labors of Bro. and sister White, who have taken hold with their usual activity in the work. The address delivered by Bro. White to the Conference has been reported, and the readers of the REVIEW will doubtless soon have the pleasure of perusing it for themselves. More next week.