California State Sabbath-School Association.
THE first annual session of the California State Sabbath-school Association convened at Yountville, September 4, at two o'clock P. M. As the president, J. E. White, was absent, Elder W. M. Healey was chosen president pro tem. The meeting being formally opened, and the blessing of God invoked, the secretary read reports of previous meetings, which were approved. Reports had been received from the following Sabbath-schools: Christine, Fair View, Woodland, Oakland, San Francisco, Healdsburg, Vacaville, Middletown, Rocklin and Napa; each of which were properly represented by delegates. It was found that at the ten schools represented 446 pupils were enrolled, with an average attendance of 358, 126 of which were under ten years of age, 114 over ten and under twenty, and 206 over twenty. An address was read, written by the president, while on the train going east. This was listened to with marked attention. Voted, That it be reported for publication. The election of officers being next in order, Voted, That the chair appoint a committee of three to report on nominations, whereupon Brethren Israel, Gillett and Belden were chosen as said committee. Elder Loughborough, during the private session of the committee, made appropriate remarks. He expressed pleasure that such an institution had been organized. He exhorted the parents to take an interest in the Sabbath-schools, and to aid in learning the children's lessons. He hoped that the interest in the Sabbath-schools would grow broader and deeper by means of so efficient an organization. The committee on nomination being ready to report submitted the following names: For president, Brother M. C. Israel; secretary, and treasurer, Mrs. Alice Papworth; executive committee, Wm. Saunders and Geo. Manuel. Voted, To accept the report and discharge the committee. Brother Manuel, on account of a pressure of other duties and offices, declined his nomination in favor of E. R. Gillett. The resignation was accepted, and the officers as nominated were unanimously elected. Voted, That J. E. White act as delegate to the national Sabbath-school convention, held in connection with the General Conference, at Battle Creek, Mich., October next. Voted, To adjourn sine die. W. M. HEALEY, President pro tem.
MRS. ALICE PAPWORTH, Secretary.