Death of Sister Canright.
Just as our paper goes to press we have received a notice of the death of Sister Canright. Obituary will be given next week. The storm of opposition has quieted some. The priests pray for us in the churches; and one went to Trondhjem and preached against Adventism, thus calling the attention of the people there to our work. Some view our preaching in this city as a great calamity, which the Lord has suffered to come upon them on account of their sins. The majority of religious people are favorable to the idea that the coming of our Saviour may not be far distant, and some think this preaching may be the last message of mercy. Our work is now proclaimed all over the kingdom by the papers; and although our opponents have presented our faith as fanatical and entirely contrary to the Bible, they yet state that there is much ability and zeal on our side, and that we are able to present the Bible in such a way that it seems to sustain our faith. One Isaacsen, a Methodist editor and speaker, who has been educated in America, has written and lectured against us in a very personal and harsh way. He has been very determined to prove that we deny the divinity of Christ. His attacks in a public paper have been answered in the same paper, but his lectures I have had no opportunity to hear. Our friends thought best that I should request a public discussion. He tried to get around it. I presented the request before a large congregation, and afterward through the paper that has the largest circulation (14,000). He answered back and forth, and tried to say both yes and no. At last he came with a decided, No. I then inquired through the paper for the followers of Luther. None have come forward; but they are becoming more careful about their attacks. I cannot get any large hall at present. This is too bad. Many people who would like to hear, have no chance. I am thankful for the help received, and promised by our brethren in America for the paper, Tidernes Tegn. I shall be as saving as possible of every cent, and try hard, the Lord willing, to work for the establishing of a printing office in this place. Our brethren in America and in Northern Europe who are interested in the prosperity of this work, have now a good opportunity to assist by their prayers and means. May the Lord abundantly bless his truth here, and throughout the earth. John G. Matteson. Christiana, Norway, March 4. Meeting of the P. S. D. A. Publishing Association.
According to notice given in the SIGNS OF THE TIMES, the fourth annual meeting of the Pacific Seventh-day Adventist Publishing Association was held April 1, 1879. Meeting opened with prayer by Eld. Waggoner. Upon calling the roll it was ascertained that a large majority of the stock was represented; 1,339 shares by proxy and 869 in person, being over three-fourths of the subscribed stock. Minutes of the previous meeting read and accepted. The report of the financial workings of the Association from March 28, 1878, to March 27, 1879, was read as follows:— TREASURER'S REPORT.
RECEIPTS.
Cash on hand March 28, 1878......................$ 93 52
Received on accounts and deposits................163,745 80
“ “ Signs of the Times........................12,516 50
“ “ Shares in P. S. D. A. P. A..................5,607 10
“ “ Cal. Conf. Fund.............................2,980 47
“ “ Sales of books..............................4,998 23
“ “ Job printing................................13,157 13
“ “ Donations for Signs..........................54 50
“ “ Fuel sold....................................96 75
“ “ Exchange.....................................16 20
“ “ Incidentals..................................28 70
Total..........................................$206,729 92
DISBURSEMENTS.
Paid out on accounts and deposits................$139,161 61
“ “ for Paper and Freight......................11,969 97
“ “ Books and Freight...........................5,985 04
“ “ Office labor................................17,599 86
“ “ Incidentals.................................4,356 16
“ “ Real Estate.................................10,136 47
“ “ Type and Machinery..........................1,014 33
“ “ Fuel bought.................................13 10
“ “ Exchange....................................4,100 07
“ “ Cal. Conf...................................1,998 07
“ “ Cal. T. and M. Society.......................51 60
Cash to balance March 27, 1879......................51 60
Total..........................................$206,729 92
Geo. S. Manuel, Treasurer.
Total value of the Association...................$73,257 88
Due Association on book account..................11,392 57
Cash on hand......................................51 60
Total..........................................$84,702 05
Association owes on book acct. and notes.........43,351 91
Assets after debts are paid......................$41,350 14 Voted, That the chair appoint a nominating committee of three. While the committee were consulting, some remarks were made concerning the type foundry, showing that, although it had been only a matter of outlay in becoming established, it was now where it could produce more than it consumed, and that although the foundry is not yet complete, it possesses the facilities within itself for its own completion without further outlay of means. And that a market had already opened for the type manufactured, as Hoe & Co.'s agents in San Francisco had applied for the agency of the type, thus relieving the foundry from all expenses in marketing its wares. Altogether there is a pleasing outlook for the foundry. The committee on nominations submitted the following names for directors for the coming year. James White, John Morrison, W. N. Glenn, M. C. Israel, and J. E. White. The votes were all cast for the persons nominated. Voted, That the board be declared unanimously elected. After remarks in regard to the prospects for the coming year, the meeting adjourned. John Morrison, President.
J. E. White, Secretary.