To Michigan Tract Workers.
By S. N. Haskell
NEARLY every mail brings new lists of names from canvassers in different parts of this State, and the same more or less throughout the country. Within the last ten days, from Dists. Nos. 10 and 13, there have been sent in orders for 97 copies of the SIGNS, besides long lists of names for the HEALTH REFORMER. The SIGNS were principally taken by churches and individuals, to be used in obtaining interested readers. The subscribers for the REFORMER were obtained by canvassers with the premiums. The WAY OF LIFE gives general satisfaction as a premium. Our brethren and sisters take advantage of this, and in many places are working with a commendable zeal. To save confusion, avoid mistakes, and expedite the business, we offer the following suggestions:— 1. Let those canvassing and using the premiums, who are not especial agents, do their business through the director, and let him order through the State secretary. 2. Those especial agents of the Tract Society who canvass on a per cent., can send their names direct to Mrs. S. H. Lane, the State secretary, providing they are indorsed to her by the proper authority. The director of the district in which the agent lives would be a proper person. 3. In the case above described, the money need not accompany the names, as it can be paid to the librarian of the church where the agent is connected. The State secretary will charge the same to the district, and the district secretary, or director, to the church of which the canvasser is a member. 4. Those sending the REFORMER to their friends, and paying therefor sixty cents, can send the names accompanied with the cash directly to the REVIEW Office; also the same with the SIGNS. The names can be sent, accompanied with $1.50 each, directly to the SIGNS Office, Oakland, Cal. But those wishing to pay the money in to the Tract Society should do the business as described above. 5. In either case, report what you have done by properly filling out the blank report, which will be placed in the hands of every member of the Tract Society in season to be filled out and returned before each quarterly meeting. Be particular to state whether the names were obtained with or without a premium. A new blank report has just been issued adapted to this work; and a sufficient quantity have been sent to each district to supply each member in said district. It should be distinctly understood that agents are not to offer the REFORMER, with or without the premium, for less than $1.00. But if any wish to send it to their friends, they have the privilege to do so for 60 cts., without the premium. For special rates to Tract Societies, where premiums are used, see agent's circulars. Agent's circulars can be had of each director.