WISCONSIN T. AND M. SOCIETY by H. W. Decker; Mattie A. Kerr

Seventh-day Adventist Publishing Association · Battle Creek, Mich. · Nov 8, 1877

WISCONSIN T. AND M. SOCIETY.

By H. W. Decker; Mattie A. Kerr

Pursuant to notice, the general meeting of the Wisconsin T. and M. Society was held at Neenah, Oct. 26–28. The attendance of directors and brethren was larger than we have had before during the past two years. Union, and earnestness of purpose characterized all the deliberations.

The first session, held the evening after the Sabbath, was opened with prayer by Bro. Baker. The secretary’s report was read and accepted. The president then presented and explained the different items of business that would come before the society. After remarks by Bro. Olson and others the meeting adjourned to call of Chair.

SECOND SESSION.

First-day, nine o’clock A. M. Meeting opened with prayer by Eld. Olson. All members of the society present were invited to participate in the business of the meeting.

It was voted to purchase a new top for tent No. 5; also to adopt the constitution as revised by the committee appointed by the General T. and M. Society for that purpose. The Chair was authorized to appoint a committee of three on resolutions. O. A. Olson, N. M. Jordon, and S. S. Smith were appointed said committee.

Voted, That we recommend our brethren to continue their donations to the general fund for the ensuing year.

Voted, To donate one hundred dollars to the General T. and M. Society out of the general fund.

Voted, To indorse the president’s order for 10,000 Health Annuals for this Conference.

Voted, That the president be authorized to issue license to colporteurs.

As an incentive to diligence in selling the Health Annual, the president offered a reward of five dollars to the person who shall sell the greatest number in this Conference up to the time of the next general meeting.

Adjourned to call of Chair.

THIRD SESSION.

At 2:30 P. M. the third session was opened with prayer by the president. The Committee on Resolutions reported as follows:—

Whereas, The tract and missionary work has proved an efficient means in spreading the light of present truth; therefore,

Resolved, 1. That we pledge ourselves to enter into the work with renewed earnestness.

2. That in view of the growing importance of the T. and M. work we earnestly urge all the brethren to become members of the T. and M. Society.

3. That we consider it the duty of all to pay a sum equal to one-third their S. B. pledge for the T. and M. work.

4. That we appreciate the earnest and efficient zeal of our president, and pledge him our hearty co-operation.

Report accepted and adopted.

Report of last quarter read, as follows:— Families visited, 149; letters written, 92. Received for membership, $3.00; by donation, $62.41; on book sales, $7.64; for new subscribers, $20. New subscribers for REVIEW, 1; INSTRUCTOR, 9; REFORMER, 1; SIGNS, 1. REVIEWS sent to friends, 64; INSTRUCTORS, 15; REFORMERS, 29; SIGNS, 28; No. of periodicals distributed, 873; almanacs, 112; tracts and pamphlets, pages, 45,570.

TREASURER’S REPORT.

Received during quarter, $234.52

Paid to SIGNS Office, $160.00

To REVIEW Office, 50.00

To secretary, 10.00

Total paid out, $220.00

On hand, $14.52

General fund: Received, $24; paid out, $20; on hand, $4.

The last session was mostly occupied in devising the best means to distribute reading matter and secure subscribers for our periodicals. H. W. DECKER, Pres.

MATTIE A. KERR, Sec.