QUEBEC CONFERENCE PROCEEDINGS by S. A. Farnsworth; W. J. Blake

Seventh-day Adventist Publishing Association · Battle Creek, Mich. · Aug 13, 1901

QUEBEC CONFERENCE PROCEEDINGS.

By S. A. Farnsworth; W. J. Blake

The twenty-second annual session of the Quebec Conference was held in connection with the camp-meeting at Coaticook, Quebec, June 13–23. The church delegation was unusually small, yet those present manifested a commendable spirit of unity and harmony. The Conference was favored with the counsel of Elder H. W. Cottrell, President of the Eastern Union Conference, during its entire work.

Elder I. N. Williams, our former Conference president, having left the province, on account of failing health, was succeeded by S. A. Farnsworth, as chairman of the business sessions of the Conference. The usual committees were appointed. Eight meetings were held, at which six resolutions were adopted, covering the following points:— (1) Acknowledging God's goodness and guiding hand in the work during the past year; (2) acquiescing with the plan of the General Conference in the circulation of “Christ’s Object Lessons;” (3) making the tract society and the Sabbath-school

Association departments of the Conference; (4) encouraging the canvassing work; (5) agreeing to raise means for “Christ’s Object Lessons” Material Fund; (6) emphasizing the importance of making the Sabbath-school work a spiritual success to all, and especially to the children.

A deep interest was taken in the discussion of these resolutions, and all seemed anxious that they be carried out in fact as well as adopted in form. A good beginning was made by raising money for the Material Fund, several dollars being paid and pledged, even before the vote on the resolution was taken. By the appointment of a special committee, provision was made to work up this interest among absent members.

The following officers were elected: President, S. A. Farnsworth; Secretary, W. J. Blake; Auditor, H. E. Rickard. Executive Committee: S. A. Farnsworth, H. E. Rickard, George Cushing, Harvey McClary, and Henry Libby.

The Conference constitution was thoroughly revised to meet present arrangements. Six by-laws were passed, ranging in scope from the defining of the duties of the different officers to the manner of appointing the Conference auditing board. Credentials were granted to S. A. Farnsworth, H. E. Rickard, and W. J. Blake. A ministerial license was granted to A. E. Davidson.

The Conference and tract society have sufficient funds to meet all their indebtedness, and the prospect is bright for another year of successful labor.

S. A. FARNSWORTH, Chairman.

W. J. BLAKE, Sec.