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Seventh-day Adventist Missionary Society · Oakland, California · May 17, 1883

FromSigns of the Times, Vol. 9, No. 19.

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The Missionary.

Meeting of Healdsburg College Stockholders.

PURSUANT to the call of the trustees, the stockholders of Healdsburg College assembled in the college building April 27, 1883, at 9 o'clock, A. M.
The meeting was called to order by the president, W. C. White. After the opening exercises, the secretary called the roll of stockholders present, and thereby ascertained that there were seven hundred and forty-six shares represented in the meeting, thirty-six of which were by proxy. This gave a majority of two hundred and ninety-six shares of all the stock thus far issued.
The minutes of the meeting for incorporation held at Oakland, Sept. 11, 1882, were then read by the secretary.
The treasurer's report was read as follows:—
S. Brownsberger in account with Healdsburg College,
Dr.
| To cash received on sale of Stock.... | $9,256 35 |
| " " " " Donations...... | 1,107 25 |
| " " " " Loans........ | 12,610 00 |
| " " " " Deposit....... | 1,087 12 |
| " " " " Tuition...... | 2,203 71 |
| " " " " Book Sales.... | 618 76—$26,883 19 |
Cr.
| By amount paid for Real Estate....... | $5,079 90 |
| " " " " " College Repairs.. | 191 61 |
| " " " " " Furniture | 631 65 |
| " " " " " Library.. | 410 14 |
| " " " " " Museum.. | 21 55 |
| " " " " " Supplies.. | 465 68 |
| " " " " " Gen'l Ex. | 1,165 21 |
| " " " " " Books etc., for Book Stand....... | 1,061 06 |
| " " " " " B'dg H'se Material | 8,810 43 |
| " " " " " Labor.. | 4,722 10 |
| " " " " " F'rnit're | 293 90 |
| " " " " " Gen'l Ex | 827 40 |
| " " " " " Supplies | 72 45 |
| " " " " Teachers' Salaries | 2,875 00 |
| " " " " Interest on Loans | 96 06 |
| " " " " Janitor's Services | 132 00 |
| " " " " Rent........... | 15 75 |
| " Cash on hand..................... | 11 30—$26,883 19 |
INVENTORY.
| Real Estate (land)................. | 3,000 00 |
| College Building................... | 4,500 00 |
| Boarding House..................... | 15,077 96 |
| College Furniture.................. | 1,000 00 |
| " Supplies and Fixtures........... | 815 68 |
| " Library " "................... | 410 14 |
| Museum............................. | 75 00 |
| Books and Stationery............... | 538 75 |
| Boarding House Furniture........... | 293 90 |
| " Supplies......................... | 125 64 |
Assets.................................. $25,837 07 Liabilities.............................. 14,263 74 Assets less Liabilities.................. 11,573 33
The president made some remarks explanatory of the report, commenting upon the liabilities of the college. He said that the liabilities were nearly covered by the unpaid pledges, and that the salaries of the teachers for the past few months had been nearly met by the tuition.
A verbal report of the management of the college during the year was then read by Prof. S. Brownsberger. He said that in many respects the success of the past year was even greater than the most sanguine friends had expected; that the enrollment had reached 152, the greatest number in attendance at any one time being 110. But attendance is not the chief point to be sought. The main effort is the bettering of the life and character of young men and women, and to prepare them for active service in the cause.
The president appointed as Committee on Resolutions J. H. Waggoner, S. N. Haskell and Wm. Saunders; as Committee on Nominations, W. M. Healey, Wm. Ings, and E. J. Waggoner.
Adjourned to two o'clock, P. M.
SECOND SESSION.
After the opening exercises, the minutes of the morning meeting were readand approved.
The Committee on Nominations recommended the following persons for Trustees of the college for the ensuing year: W. C. White, J. H. Waggoner, S. Brownsberger, M. C. Israel, J. Morrison, Wm. Saunders, and S. N. Haskell, who were all elected.
The question of so amending the By-Laws as to change the time of our annual meeting was discussed and referred to a committee consisting of S. N. Haskell, S. Brownsberger, and W. M. Healey.
Adjourned to Sunday, April 29, at 9 A. M.
THIRD SESSION.
Met according to adjournment in the College chapel. Elder S. N. Haskell was requested to act as chairman.
The report of the committee appointed to consider an amendment of the By-Laws pertaining to the time of holding the annual meetings was called for. Elder W. M. Healey reported that the committee recommends that Sec. 1. of Art. II. be so amended as to read, " * who shall be elected annually the first Friday after the fourth Monday of April."
This report was adopted after some discussion.
The Committee on Resolutions reported through their chairman, Elder J. H. Waggoner, the following resolutions:—
Resolved (1) That we view with great pleasure the success of the school in the first year of its existence, and we recognize with gratitude the hand of a kind Providence, in every step in establishing this important work.
Resolved (2) That we approve the management of our Building Committee in the erection of the boarding-house; that we are pleased with the manner in which the work has thus far been done, and believe it is just what is required to carry out the design of the College. And we also feel that the faithful performance of the work is worthy of commendation.
WHEREAS, There being a scarcity of laborers in the California Conference, and our churches cannot often be visited, which renders it impossible for our ministers to do much for the interest of the college during the summer, therefore,
Resolved (3) That it is advisable for the Professors of the College to labor among the churches during the summer vacation, to become more acquainted with our people, and to present the claims of the school as far as possible to the people of the State.
Elders S. N. Haskell, W. M. Healey, and G. D. Ballou made remarks in favor of the adoption of this resolution.
Resolved (4) That we recommend to those students who are trying to fit themselves to labor in the cause of present truth, to spend the summer vacation in canvassing or in missionary labor under the advice of the officers of the Conference or of the Missionary Society.
This resolution was discussed by Elder S. N. Haskell, Prof. Ramsey, and Mrs. E. G. White.
As the hour for preaching service had arrived, the meeting adjourned to 2 P. M.
FOURTH SESSION.
After prayer offered by Elder J. H. Waggoner, the following resolutions were introduced:—
WHEREAS, One of the chief objects the founders of the College had in view in the establishment of this institution of learning was to educate and prepare the young so that they can engage in the cause of God by furthering the proclamation of the Third Angel's Message, therefore,
Resolved (5) That while it is necessary that pupils should obtain all they can so as to prepare themselves to engage successfully in the affairs of life, it is far more important that they prepare themselves for the ministry and for colporteurs and missionary laborers, and we urge upon our young people to keep this object specially in view in securing an education.
This resolution was discussed by W. C. White, Prof. Ramsey, S. Brownsberger, and Elder Haskell.
WHEREAS, Experience has shown that physical labor is essential to health and strength of mind to those who are acquiring a knowledge of the sciences, therefore,
Resolved (6) That we fully indorse the plan of uniting study and labor,—of making this, as far as practicable, a manual labor school. And we ask parents and all patrons of the college to co-operate with us in our efforts to bring about the desired result.
Elders Waggoner and Haskell, and Sister White, made remarks in favor of this resolution.
WHEREAS, The character and success of any school are so largely dependent upon the order and government by which its students are controlled, and in view of the special object for which this school has been established, therefore,
Resolved (7) That we recommend on the part of the Faculty the enforcement of such discipline as will best accord with the spirit of the truth we profess. To effect this object, we shall expect the Faculty to see that the students maintain a correct deportment at all times, and exert an influence in favor of all the regulations by which they are governed.
WHEREAS, Healdsburg College has been established by the S. D. Adventists for the special benefit of their children, and the advancement of the cause of present truth,
Resolved (8) That we earnestly solicit all our brethren on the Pacific Coast, including Oregon, Washington Territory, and Nevada, to exert their influence to secure the attendance of all worthy persons, and to discourage the coming of all insubordinate and disturbing elements.
Resolved (9) That we specially invite all our ministers, colporteurs, and traveling brethren, to be active in interesting all those who may become useful in the cause after receiving such additional preparation for their work as shall be provided at the college.
Resolved (10) That all our brethren in the adjoining Conferences, as well as those in California, be invited to take sufficient interest in this branch of the cause to take some stock, and thereby aid in its support.
Resolved (11) That our traveling brethren be requested to act as agents to solicit pledges to the college.
The last five resolutions passed without discussion, after which the meeting adjourned sine die. S. BROWNSBERGER, Sec. W. C. WHITE, Pres.