p. 15 | The Ontario Conference

Review and Herald Publishing Association · Takoma Park Station, Washington, D. C. · Oct 18, 1906

The Ontario Conference

By A. O. Burrill; B. B. Noftsger

THIS meeting was held at Paris, Ontario, Aug. 23 to Sept. 2, 1906. In this conference each member in good standing is a delegate, and about one hundred and fifty were present. The Chair was empowered to appoint the usual committees.

The following recommendations and resolutions were adopted:—

“1. That great care be taken to place the right class of ministers in the field the coming year, and that they be paid sufficient wages so they can afford to live in respectable houses in good localities.

“2. That, after the tent session is over, and a reasonable time has been taken for rest, two of our best ministers be chosen to enter some city, there to rent a hall, the best in the city, furnish it so that it will present a good appearance, advertise extensively, and hold a series of meetings.

“3. That the rest of our ministerial force visit the churches, and spend the remainder of their time in taking orders for our publications.

“4. Resolved, That all our ministers, when visiting churches, give more attention to the subject of tithe paying.

“Whereas, Our work is extending to all parts of the world, and,—

“Whereas, This calls for more laborers and more means with which to prosecute the work, therefore,—

“5. Resolved, That all our people use great diligence in instructing our youth in missionary work and liberal offerings.

“In view of the need of more buildings at Lornedale Academy, and in view of the fact that one thousand dollars has already been raised for the purpose of constructing these buildings,—

“6. We recommend that this sum be raised to twenty-five hundred dollars, to be used exclusively for this purpose.

“7. Resolved, That we tender a vote of thanks to the citizens and officials of the village of Paris for their kind and courteous treatment while we were encamped in their village.”

The financial report of the conference showed total receipts amounting to $9,953.46, and cash on hand, $551.20.

Ministerial credentials were granted to A. O. Burrill, Eugene Leland, P. M. Howe, and I. Sanborn; ministerial licenses to J. H. McEachern and W. E. Hancock; and missionary license to Sadie Baker, Annie Johnston, Mrs. Hattie Boyce, and Mrs. R. M. Landon.

The following-named officers were elected: President, A. O. Burrill; Vice-President, T. H. Robinson; Secretary and Treasurer, B. B. Noftsger; Conference Committee, the President and Vice-President, E. Leland, C. E. Wood, and Chas. Smith; Auditor, R. A. Heard; Building Committee, E. Leland, Chas. Smith, and H. Kinster.

A. O. Burrill, President,

B. B. Noftsger, Secretary.