NORTH PACIFIC S. S. ASSOCIATION.
The third annual session of this Association was held in connection with the camp-meeting at Cornelius, Washington Co., Oregon, June 22-29, 1881. Delegates were received as follows: Salem, T. H. Starbuck and Mrs. H. Donaldson; Beaverton, E. Squires and William Johnson; Damascus, James Chitwood; Tualitin Bend, John Fleck; Powell's Valley, Joseph E. Wilson; Carrolton, Bro. — Nye; Toledo, Mrs. Fred Kundret; Philomath, A. W. Benson. The following committees were appointed: on nominations; E Squires, T. H. Starbuck, J. E. Wilson; on Resolutions; Eld. G. W. Colcord, Eld. I. D. Van Horn, A. W. Benson. The following persons were nominated for officers: For President, Eld. W. J. Raymond; Secretary, R. D. Benham; Ex. Com., O. Dickinson and Joseph E. Wilson. The Committee on Resolutions presented the following:— Whereas, The last year's experience in our Sabbath-schools has strengthened our convictions that they are a means of great good to all, but especially to our youth and children, therefore,
Resolved, That we will endeavor to be faithful in preparation and attendance, and we will try to secure the same to our schools by our children.
Whereas, Many cheering reports have been received in reference to this work, from isolated households, therefore,
Resolved, That we recommend the organization of family schools in all the homes of our friends in this field, situated too far from church schools to attend regularly, and that they report quarterly to the Secretary of the school to which they belong, or to the State Secretary.
Resolved, That we call the attention of all to the lack in contributions, and that we earnestly request our co-workers to furnish from time to time, the requisite funds to obtain periodicals and other supplies necessary for efficient Sabbath-school work. The resolutions were unanimously adopted. Treasurer's Report was called for and read, showing the following financial standing of this Association:—
Cash on hand June 15, 1880................................$10.00
Received during the year.................................... .35—$10.35
Paid for Record Book........................................ .55
Paid for postage............................................ .34
Cash on hand to balance..................................... $9.46—$10.35 A model Sabbath-school was held on the camp-ground in the large tent, June 25, at 9 A. M. School opened in the usual manner, by a song from the Song Anchor, and prayer by Eld. G. W. Colcord. The minutes of the previous school held at Salem, June 15, 1880, were read. The school was then formed into ten classes, by the Superintendent, Eld. W. S. Raymond. The number present who took part was one hundred and twenty-eight. General exercises showed the lesson very well committed. School closed by singing, "Waiting and Watching." W. S. RAYMOND, Pres.
R. D. BENHAM, Sec.