Report of North Pacific S. S. Association.
THE eighth annual session of the North Pacific Sabbath-school Association was held in connection with the camp-meeting at East Portland, Oregon, May 19-25. The first meeting was called May 19. Prayer by Brother Cole. The report of the last session was then called for and read; also the financial report; after which remarks were made by Brother J. A. Burden on the importance of the Sabbath-school work. The following committees were then appointed: On Nominations, H. W. Reed, F. C. Kelley, and F. S. Bunch. On Resolutions, John A. Burden, S. Brownsberger, and J. M. Cole. The second meeting was called at 6:45 P. M., Elder C. L. Boyd in the chair. Report of the last meeting read and accepted. The Committee on Resolutions then presented the following report:— WHEREAS, We recognize the importance of united and well-directed efforts in the Sabbath-school work, therefore, Resolved, That we recommend that the teachers and officers of each organized school hold a teachers' meeting at least once a month, and oftener if practicable, to consult in regard to the best interests of the Sabbath-school. WHEREAS, Many of our people are so situated that they cannot attend our church Sabbath-schools, therefore, Resolved, That we recommend and urge such to hold family schools at a stated hour, putting forth earnest efforts to make them interesting and profitable, and that they report quarterly to the State Secretary. Resolved, That we adopt the class contribution plan throughout our schools. These resolutions were carefully considered and unanimously adopted. The Committee on Nominations presented the following names for officers: For President, Elder C. L. Boyd; Secretary, Carrie L. Brooks; Executive Committee, John A. Burden and John M. Cole. The nominees were elected. C. L. BOYD, President.
CARRIE L. BROOKS, Secretary.