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Seventh-day Adventist Publishing Association · Battle Creek, Mich. · Feb 7, 1878

ILLINOIS T. AND M. SOCIETY.

By G. W. Colcord; J. M. Bute

The State quarterly meeting of this society, for the quarter ending Dec. 31, 1877, was held at Serena, Jan. 20, 1878. First session at 9 A. M. Opened with prayer by Eld. S. N. Haskell. The State secretary being absent, Bro. J. M. Bute was chosen clerk of the meeting. The report of the last meeting was read and accepted.

As a partial exhibit of what has been done since our last meeting, the clerk read the following report of labor:—

Total	Report of labor
299	No. of Members
193	No. of Reports
90	No. of Donors
98	Families Visited
1,748	Letters Written
164	New Subscribers
3,340	Periodicals Distributed
189,075	Pages of Tracts and Pamphlets Distributed
1,098	Annuals Distributed
$25.00	Received on Widow & Orphan Fund
$88.03	Donations
$24.29	Received on Book Sales
$8.50	Received on Membership
$146.66	Cash Total from each District

The new constitution was presented by Eld. Haskell; and as it was made known that every district had spoken favorably of it, on motion, it was adopted.

The officers and members present were catechised on points relative to the question, “How shall we be enabled to labor to the best advantage?” Bro. Haskell made some very instructive remarks, which, if heeded by the members in their future efforts, will prove potent for good.

Voted, To adjourn.

SECOND SESSION.

Meeting called at 5:15 P. M. The question, “Shall we buy another tent?” was referred to the Executive Committee of the Conference.

The following resolutions were offered, discussed, and heartily indorsed:—

Resolved, That we recommend this Conference to raise the sum of $1200.00 for a tract depository in this State; and we here commence to pledge for the same, said pledges to be paid in two installments; the first, on or before June 15, and the second payment, on or before Dec. 31, 1878.

Resolved, That to keep this fund good, each individual pay into the tract and missionary treasury a sum equal to one-third his S. B.

Resolved, That we recommend the adoption of the new S. B. book by all our churches, and that they commence Jan. 1, 1878, by putting down their figures according to the plan adopted by our people.

Resolved, That we heartily indorse the system of taking clubs of the SIGNS, and recommend it to all our churches, and individuals living alone;

and that those not able to pay in advance pay for the same on the monthly installment plan. And, further,

Resolved, That we appreciate the liberal offer of the Publishing Association in furnishing the Household Manual, and other premiums, on so liberal terms to the tract societies; and we will put forth increased efforts to obtain subscribers for the REFORMER and SIGNS with the same.

Resolved, That it is for the spiritual interest of every family of Sabbath-keepers to take the REVIEW and HEALTH REFORMER, and we will encourage their circulation among all our brethren, at full price.

The following items of business were transacted: Four joined the society; about one dozen subscriptions were obtained for the COLLEGE RECORD; more than forty names for the SIGNS, to increase the Serena Club; twenty names for LES SIGNES DE TEMPS; and the first steps were taken toward forming a Vigilant Missionary Society in the Serena church. Also, $182.00 were pledged on the Illinois Tract Fund.

Voted, To adjourn to Princeville, Ill., April 21, 1878. G. W. Colcord, Pres.

J. M. Bute, Sec. pro tem.

P. S. Will every T. and M. member please preserve the above report for reference?