QUARTERLY REPORT ILL. T. AND M. SOCIETY by G. W. Colcord; E. Campbell

Seventh-day Adventist Publishing Association · Battle Creek, Mich. · May 3, 1877

QUARTERLY REPORT ILL. T. AND M. SOCIETY.

By G. W. Colcord; E. Campbell

The second quarterly meeting of the current Conference year of the Ill. T. and M. Society, was held at Roscoe, Ill., Apr. 15, 1877, convening at 9 A. M. President in the chair. Song, “Missionary Hymn.” Prayer by the president. The State secretary being absent, Sr. E. Campbell was chosen secretary pro tem. Minutes of the last meeting were read and accepted.

The following report of the work performed during the closing quarter was read:—

The reading of this table was followed by verbal reports from members of the meeting, some of which were truly worthy of being remembered. The question, “Should we try to sell our almanacs?” was kindly discussed for a short time. Several of our most earnest workers said, “Yes;

we can sell them, especially early in the season.” Proof was furnished in support of the assertion. This advice was given: “Early in the season, sell at full price; later, sell at half price; but rather than have any left over, very late in the season, give away the remainder, and report all.” The plan adopted by Brn. Lane and Corliss, in Virginia, was thought to be practicable. Three joined the Society; and three offered their services as agents to canvass for the SIGNS AND REFORMER. Members present vowed to labor with increased zeal during the incoming quarter.

G. W. COLCORD, Pres.

E. CAMPBELL, Sec. pro tem.