MO. T. & M. SOCIETY by P. R. DeFord; H. M. Van Slyke

Seventh-day Adventist Publishing Association · Battle Creek, Mich. · Oct 12, 1876

MO. T. & M. SOCIETY.

By P. R. DeFord; H. M. Van Slyke

Quarterly meeting of Dist. No. 1 convened at Prairie Valley, Oct. 1, 1876. Called to order by the President. Opened with prayer by L. R. Long. Report of previous quarter read and accepted. Reports from the several societies read, which showed the following results:—

Number of families visited, 63; letters written, 34. No. of new subscribers: INSTRUCTOR, 6; REFORMER, 3. Copies sent to friends on trial: REVIEWS, 2; SIGNS OF THE TIMES, 2. Periodicals distributed, 359. Tracts and pamphlets distributed, 41,760 pages.

Recd for membership, $2.00 “ by donations, 11.11 “ from book sales, 4.00 “ for widows and orphans, .25 Total, $17.36

Remarks on reporting were made by Brn. Evans and Long. President spoke of the need of a new tent. Interesting remarks were made by Brn. Mallory and Long. A call was made for those who were willing to pledge $10 each, to be paid by the first of April next. Ten immediately responded. A brother came forward and offered to pay five dollars, which was received.

The president presented the necessity of each family’s having the periodicals, especially the REVIEW, REFORMER, and INSTRUCTOR. A call was made for funds to pay for such, to those not able to provide them. Eleven dollars pledged and one dollar paid. Five new members were added to the Society. Meeting adjourned.

P. R. DeFord, Director. H. M. Van Slyke, Sec.