North Pacific Sabbath-School Association.
By A. S. Hughes
THE first meeting of the seventh annual session was called June 24, 1885. Elder C. L. Boyd in the chair. Prayer by Elder E. J. Waggoner. Minutes of last session read and approved. The following committees were appointed:— On Nominations—Sisters Fannie Kingsbury, Jennie A. Benham, and Sarah Wilson; on Resolutions—Elder E. J. Waggoner, R. D. Benham, and A. S. Hughes. Reports from the different Sabbath-schools were then called for, and Brethren Reed and Ward gave an interesting report of the new schools organized at Springwater and Irving District. SECOND MEETING, JUNE 25, 5 P. M.
Prayer by Elder J. N. Loughborough. Committee on Nominations reported as follows:— For President, Elder C. L. Boyd; Secretary, Carrie L. Brooks; Executive Committee, C. L. Boyd, R. D. Benham, and John Burden. The names were considered separately and the nominees were elected. Elder Loughborough gave interesting and appropriate instructions to these officers. The Committee on Resolutions submitted the following as a partial report:— WHEREAS, The greater portion of the reading matter that is gotten up for children is of a trashy and pernicious nature, and, WHEREAS, The impressions made on the mind in youth are the most lasting of any, therefore, Resolved, That we regard it as the duty of parents and all who have to do with children to keep such literature out of their hands as far as possible, and to further such efforts by interesting them in that which is good. A motion to adopt this resolution was carried. Stirring remarks were made by Elders E. J. Waggoner, J. N. Loughborough, C. L. Boyd, and others; and such books as illustrated Bibles for children, "Sunshine at Home," Bible Picture Roll, were recommended for the use of children. Some time was then spent in answering questions that were found in the box. THIRD MEETING, JUNE 28, 9 A. M.
Prayer by Elder F. D. Starr. The Committee on Resolutions submitted the following:— WHEREAS, The Sabbath-school is an important factor in our church work, and should have the best service that can be rendered, and, WHEREAS, The Sabbath-School Worker, published by the General S. S. Association, contains the best of instruction by experienced workers; therefore, Resolved, That we deem it to be the duty of every Sabbath-school teacher and officer to subscribe for and study the Worker, and that we will do all in our power to increase its circulation. Remarks by Elder Loughborough and E. F. DeBord. The resolution was adopted. FOURTH MEETING, JUNE 30, 4:15 P. M.
Prayer by Elder Loughborough. Minutes of previous meeting read and approved. The name of J. M. Cole was substituted for that of J. A. Burden on the Executive Committee. An interesting essay on "Teaching" was read by Sister J. D. McCoon. A motion was made and carried that this essay be published. Elder Loughborough gave valuable instructions in keeping class records. Adjourned.