NORTH PACIFIC SABBATH-SCHOOL ASSOCIATION.
THE ninth annual session of this association was held in connection with the camp-meeting at East Portland, Oregon, May 19-24, 1887. The first meeting was called Thursday, May 19, at 5:30 P. M., Elder J. Fulton in the chair. The report of the meetings held last year was read, also last year's financial report. The chair appointed committees as follows: On Nominations—H. A. Baxter, Sister Fannie Kingsbury, Sister A. B. Starbuck; on Constitution—J. A. Burden, E. F. DeBord, O. W. Barber; on Resolutions—Charles Wyman, H. W. Reed, J. A. Burden. The second meeting was held Friday, May 20. As there was no record that any constitution had ever been adopted, the committee advised that we adopt the State Constitution, which was recommended by the International Association. The following-named persons were elected as officers of the association: President, J. A. Burden; Vice-President, Elder J. Fulton; Secretary, Carrie L. Brooks; Executive Board, R. D. Benham, Beaverton, Or.; J. E. Caldwell, Minter, W. T.; and W. H. Bunch, Norway, Or. The plan of donating three-fourths of the contributions to the South African Mission, as recommended by the International Sabbath-school Association, was spoken of, and Elder Underwood gave us some valuable hints in regard to this, also in regard to our home missionary work, as connected with the Sabbath-school. At the third meeting held May 24, the following resolutions were presented and adopted:— WHEREAS, Experience has shown that much good can be accomplished by holding Sabbath-school conventions; therefore, Resolved, That we recommend the holding of at least three such conventions during the coming year, where special instructions may be given in regard to the Sabbath-school work, and consultation may be had as to the best methods of carrying forward this important branch of the cause. Resolved, That we urge upon the Sabbath-schools of this Conference the necessity of using diligent care in the selection of proper officers to take charge of the schools.378Resolved, that teachers' meetings be held as often as practicable in the different schools, and that the teachers take advantage of these meetings to obtain the necessary instruction and qualifications that will enable them to do their utmost to place the truths of the Bible before those under their charge, so that God may be honored and souls saved. Adjourned. JOHN FULTON, Chairman. CARRIE L. BROOKS, Secretary.