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International Tract and Missionary Society · Oakland, California · Jul 1, 1886

FromSigns of the Times, Vol. 12, No. 25.

The Missionary.

Upper Columbia T. and M. Society.

THE sixth annual session of the Upper Columbia Tract and Missionary Society was held in connection with the camp-meeting at Walla Walla, W. T., May 26-June 1, 1886.

FIRST MEETING—MAY 27, 4:30 P. M.

President in the chair. After singing, prayer was offered by Elder Bartlett. Remarks were made by the president, stating the object of the missionary societies and the privileges given to members; also stating that every Seventh-day Adventist should be a member of the society. Opportunity was given to join, and five new members were added to our number. Minutes of last session were read and approved. The usual committees were appointed by the chair, as follows:—

On Nominations—Elder J. Bartlett, E. G. Winkler, Wm. Kerr; on Resolutions—Elder E. R. Jones, Wm. L. Raymond, Geo. Russell. Adjourned to call of the chair.

SECOND MEETING—MAY 30, 9 A. M.

After singing, prayer was offered by Elder Fero. Report of last meeting read and approved. The yearly report of labor was then read, as follows:—

REPORT FOR QUARTER ENDING MARCH 31, 1886.

No. of members................................... 167 " " dismissed............................ 10 " " added................................ 26 " reports returned....................... 341 " missionary visits...................... 661 " letters written........................ 520 " pages of tracts and pamphlets distributed. 118,191 " periodicals distributed................ 7,484 " SIGNS taken in clubs................... 307 " Gospel Sickle taken in clubs........... 10 " new subscribers obtained............... 168 " Bible-readings held.................... 763

The Committee on Nominations submitted the following:— President, Elder H. W. Decker; Vice-president, Elder D. T. Fero; Secretary and Treasurer, Carrie E. Mills; Directors—Dist. No. 1, Wm. Raymond; No. 2, H. W. Decker; No. 3, D. T. Fero. The nominees were unanimously elected.

The following resolutions were offered by the committee, and adopted:— WHEREAS, The Spirit of Prophecy has spoken in regard to the canvassing work as an important means of placing the truth before the people; therefore, Resolved, That we recommend that the officers of the Tract and Missionary Society in this Conference urge such persons as in their judgment would make it a success, to enter upon the work of canvassing for such books as "Thoughts on Daniel and Revelation," Vol. 4 "Great Controversy," "Marvel of Nations," and other of our publications. WHEREAS, We regard the SIGNS OF THE TIMES as a valuable agent in teaching the truth; therefore, Resolved, That we recommend a vigorous canvass to extend its circulation in connection with "Vol. 4" as a premium. Resolved, That we advise all our people to subscribe for Review and Herald.

Elder Butler spoke very earnestly to the first resolution, urging upon all the importance of the canvassing work, and the good that might be accomplished by selling "Thoughts on Daniel and Revelation." The second and third resolutions were spoken to by Elder E. R. Jones, Professor Brownsberger, and others, setting before us the design and use of our different periodicals. The treasurer's report was then read as follows:—

CASH RECEIVED. Cash on hand, Apr. 1, 1885................ $ 26.70 Received on Membership.................... 27.00 " " Donations........................ 76.84 " " Sales............................ 171.20 " " Periodicals...................... 382.51 " " Accounts......................... 289.05 " " Missions......................... 181.25 " " Reserve Fund..................... 30.00 " " Tent Fund........................ 24.25 Total................................... $1,208.80

CASH PAID OUT. Paid Pacific Press........................ $559.00 " Review and Herald...................... 230.00 " to Missions............................ 181.25 " Health Publishing Co................... 6.50 " Michigan T. and M. Society............. 1.68 " for General Expense.................... 75.62 " out of Tent Fund....................... 7.15 " N. P. Conference....................... 0.50 Cash on hand, Apr. 30, 1886............... 147.10 Total................................... $1,208.80

FINANCIAL STANDING. RESOURCES. Cash on hand............................ $147.10 Due from Local Societies.................. 317.90 " " Individuals and Agents............. 193.50 " " U. C. Conference................... 1.90 Stock on hand............................. 823.29 Book Cases, etc........................... 58.00 Total................................... $1,541.69 LIABILITIES. Due SIGNS Office........................ $879.50 " Review and Herald Office............... 148.77 Balance in favor of Society............... 513.42 Total................................... $1,541.69 Adjourned to call of the chair.

THIRD MEETING—MAY 31, 6:30 P. M.

Report of last meeting read and approved. The Committee on Resolutions offered the following:— WHEREAS, In the providence of God the gifts of his Spirit have been placed among us, and from long experience it has been fully demonstrated that those who read them become more devoted and earnest in spiritual things; and WHEREAS, Testimonies One to Thirty have recently been published in four attractive volumes, containing that with which all our people should be acquainted; therefore, Resolved, That we recommend that all the families in this Conference procure these books as soon as possible, and read them. This resolution was earnestly spoken to by Elders Jones and Decker, and unanimously adopted. Adjourned sine die.

H. W. DECKER, President. CARRIE E. MILLS, Secretary.