Upper Columbia T. and M. Society.
By G. W. Colcord
The first meeting of the third annual session of this society was called to order on the camp-ground at Milton, Or., June 7, 1883, at 5 P. M., President in the chair. Prayer by Eld. C. L. Boyd. Minutes of the last session were read and approved. According to vote, the chair appointed the following committees: On Nominations—Wm. Semple, M. E. Ford, and Chas. Hughes; Resolutions—Eld. C. L. Boyd, M. O. Beck, and W. A. Gibson. Eld. Haskell being requested to speak favored the meeting with a goodly number of really gem thoughts, a few of which were as follows: We must have the spirit of self-denial if we would be a benefit to others; Christ voluntarily died for our race. Some excuse themselves from doing little or nothing in the cause of Christ because they are unfavorably situated; but claim that they would do much more, were their surroundings different. No barrier, however, can hinder the work of those who are deeply in earnest in the work of God. Nothing will bring to ourselves the accompanying presence of the Holy Spirit and the angels of God, so soon and so abundantly, as earnest work for the salvation of others. Instructions were given in reference to canvassing for the SIGNS OF THE TIMES. Adjourned. SECOND MEETING, JUNE 10, 5 P. M.
Opened in the usual way, and the minutes of the first meeting were read. A report of the labor done during the past year was called for, and read as follows:— The Treasurer then read the following report: RECEIPTS.
Cash on hand, beginning of year...... $ 85.53
Received from Districts............... 227.80
" " Agents................... 333.49
" on Reserve Fund............ 69.50—$716.32
DISBURSEMENTS.
Paid to SIGNS Office.................. $437.17
" Review ".................. 146.31
" for General Expenses......... 31.78
Cash on hand, close of year.......... 101.06—$716.32
ASSETS.
Due from Districts.................... $126.85
" " Agents................... 170.27
To Reserve Fund....................... 96.50
Stock on hand......................... 280.00
Cash on ".......................... 101.06—$774.68
LIABILITIES.
Due SIGNS Office...................... $ 45.40
" Review "................... 2.65—$ 48.05
Balance in favor of Society............ $726.63 Till within the last year we valued our stock at retail. Now we value it at wholesale; therefore the "Balance in favor of Society" is proportionately small.
MRS. G. W. COLCORD, Treas. After interesting remarks relative to membership, and discussions with reference to sales of publications, the meeting adjourned. THIRD MEETING, JUNE 11, 9 A. M.
Eld. S. N. Haskell offered prayer. Minutes of second meeting were waived. The Committee on Nominations reported as follows: For President, G. W. Colcord; Vice-President, Wm. J. Goodwin; Secretary, Mrs. G. W. Colcord; Assistant Secretary, Mrs. M. O. Beck; Directors—Dist. No. 1, G. H. Beck; No. 2, A. Johnson; No. 3, N. W. Miller. Candidates were elected. Voted, To hold our autumnal State meeting at Farmington, W. T.; but the time was left to be decided by the Vice-President and others. The Committee on Resolutions offered the following:— WHEREAS, In our judgment, the time has fully come for an extended and earnest proclamation of the Third Angel's Message; and WHEREAS, The press is one of the most efficient means of publishing this message; therefore Resolved (1) That we make an effort to secure the services of proper persons to canvass for the SIGNS OF THE TIMES, and would recommend the plan adopted in some of the Eastern Conferences. (2) We will encourage by our influence and by our support those engaged in this work. WHEREAS, Our resolutions in the past have not always been sanctified by our works, therefore Resolved, That the records of "The Acts" of the Upper Columbia Tract and Missionary Society shall express the depth of our love for this branch of the work; and of the additional resolutions which we have adopted in this meeting. These were separately considered by visiting brethren and members, and adopted. Fourteen names were added to the membership-roll. In response to a call for additional funds, there was given in cash and pledges to the Reserve Fund the sum of $186. Adjourned without date.
G. W. COLCORD, Pres.
MRS. G. W. COLCORD, Sec.