p. 23 | Review and Herald, Vol. 80, No. 15. (4/14/1903)

Earlier text: Financial Report of the Mission Board, Dec. 31, 1902

Omaha Church Membership Notice

Notice!

Whereas, There are a number of members of the Seventh-day Adventist church at Omaha, Neb., from whom no report has been received for a long time, therefore,— Resolved, That an effort be put forth to learn something of their present condition, and after six months from Jan. 5, 1903, if not heard from, they will be considered no longer members in good standing of the Omaha church. Let those interested address the church clerk, Mrs. Sarah Swartz, 2631 Capital Ave., Omaha, Neb.

Address

UNTIL further notice the post-office address of Elder and Mrs. D. T. Bourdeau will be 475 Wealthy Ave., Grand Rapids, Mich.

Michigan Central

The Niagara Falls Route.

SPLENDID TRAIN SERVICE

In both directions, in connection with Boston & Albany and New York Central, between CHICAGO and DETROIT, and NIAGARA FALLS, BUFFALO, NEW YORK, BOSTON, and Eastern points, with finest equipment of Through Sleeping, Dining and Buffet-Library Cars.

All day trains stop five minutes at Falls View, directly overlooking Niagara Falls. Send 4 cents postage for NIAGARA FALLS ILLUSTRATED.

O. W. RUGGLES, Gen'l Pass'r and Ticket Agent, CHICAGO

Business Notices

BRIEF business notices will be published in this department, subject to the discretion of the publishers. A charge of one dollar for one insertion of six lines or less, and of twenty cents for every line over six, will be made, though in the case of the poor who wish employment, the charge may be remitted. Persons unknown to the managers of the publishing house must furnish good references.

WANTED.—Immediately, a S. D. A. blacksmith that can do wood work also. Address F. A. Slate, Meadows, N. C.

WANTED.—Good Sabbath-keeping girl or woman for general housework, and to assist with children. Steady employment and good wages to right person. Must have experience. References required. Address Mrs. G. W. Pendleton, Idaho Falls, Idaho.

WANTED.—By Adventist brother, employment in one of our institutions not too far away, where medical treatment can be had. Not able to do heavy work. Wages no object. Good references furnished. The post-office address of Wm. Simpson desired. Address Lewis N. Beemer, Box 81, Scotland, Ontario.

FOR SALE.—Sunnyside Fruit Farm of 20 acres; choice soil; good 6-room house; barn, etc.; 500 peach, 50 apple, and 25 cherry trees; plenty of small fruit; 2 acres forest, 1½ miles from city limits of Sturgis. Good roads to a splendid market. Will sell at a sacrifice. Address J. C. Rice, R. F. D., No. 2, Sturgis, Mich.

The General Conference

Summary of Daily Proceedings, April 6 to 11

MONDAY: The following report was presented by the Committee on Institutions, and was adopted with slight changes:—

General Plan for Reorganization of Institutions

“1. All institutions to be owned directly by the people, either General Conference, union conference, State conference, or organized mission field.

“2. The electors or constituents of each institution to be the membership of the denominational body owning the same.

“3. Where possible under existing corporation law, the controlling boards of all institutions to be elected by the conference.

“4. The power of all boards to be limited as follows: (a) no disposal or transfer of institutional property to be made without a vote of the electors or constituents authorizing same; (b) no large additions or extensions to be made to existing institutions without the electors or constituents authorizing the needed improvements; (c) changes and amendments to be made to Articles of Incorporation only by action of electors.

“5. Where institutions are of a profit-earning nature, the Articles of Incorporation to be so formed that the electors or constituents be empowered to appropriate the profits at each annual meeting either to the betterment of the existing institution or to the starting or advancement of some other missionary, philanthropic, or benevolent enterprise. “6. Where the law is such that conference trust associations can not operate institutions, then the Conference Association is recommended to own the property, and same to be operated by a corporation created for the express purpose of operating said plant, but the operating company is to be responsible to, and controlled directly by, the Seventh-day Adventist Conference, as far as possible under existing State laws.

“7. All institutional property to be treated as departments of conference work, and where possible, to be represented on the conference committee.

“8. That an advisory committee of three be appointed by this conference for the study of institutions, and to render such assistance in the carrying out of these recommendations as may lie in their power.

“C. H. PARSONS, L. R. CONRADI, W. D. SALISBURY, S. H. LANE, W. T. KNOX, Committee.”

The Committee on Plans and Constitution submitted a further partial report, one resolution only being prepared, as follows:—

“We recommend, That the General Conference offices be removed from Battle Creek, Mich., to some place favorable for its work in the Atlantic States.”

The following resolutions outlining the financial policy to be followed in the work of the denomination were adopted by a rising vote:—

“Whereas, The work of carrying on the third angel’s message is rapidly enlarging and extending into new fields; and,—

“Whereas, Unless careful management be given to the operations in extending the message, large debts will be contracted; therefore,—

“1. We recommend, That all evangelical and missionary enterprises carried on in the name of the denomination, or under the denomination’s support, be conducted on a strictly cash basis.

“Whereas, Most of our corporations and institutions are carrying large liabilities; therefore,—

“2. We recommend, That said corporations and institutions be requested to give special attention to the rapid liquidation of their obligations.

“3. We further recommend,—

“(a) That the General Conference or Mission Board from this day shall not be held financially responsible for any obligations which they have not assumed by their own action.

“(b) That the foregoing be the general policy of the union and State conferences and other organizations and institutions of the denomination.

“(c) That all parties undertaking local enterprises, such as institutions, church buildings, and other undertakings in this country, secure their means in their respective local territories, and not by general call for means, unless previously arranged.”

The following further resolution was adopted:—

“That the Treasury and Finance department of the General Conference be broadened and strengthened by the selection of a treasurer of wide experience in the field, and the appointment of a sufficient staff of clerical help to do office work.”

Evening, report of Elder G. A. Irwin, president of the Australasian Union Conference.

TUESDAY, forenoon, educational reports by E. A. Sutherland, R. C. Porter, E. K. Slade, J. S. Osborne, S. M. Butler, G. M. Brown, and M. E. Cady. Afternoon, report of Mrs. Flora Plummer, corresponding secretary of the Sabbath-school department. Evening, missionary address by Elder W. A. Spicer.

WEDNESDAY, forenoon, miscellaneous matters. Afternoon, report of Elder G. I. Butler, president of Southern Union Conference. Evening, talk by Elder L. R. Conradi on the work in the Orient.

THURSDAY, forenoon and afternoon, discussion of proposed changes in constitution. Evening, amended constitution adopted after long discussion. The most important amendments provide that the president, two vice-presidents, the secretary, treasurer, and auditor shall be elected by the conference, and that any five members of the executive committee, including the president or vice-president, shall be empowered to transact such executive business as is in harmony with the general plans outlined by the committee.

FRIDAY, forenoon, recommendations of committee on educational work considered. Report on work with “Christ’s Object Lessons.” Afternoon, resolution adopted granting special help, financial and otherwise, to Southern Publishing Association. Remainder of time devoted to miscellaneous business. Evening, address by Elder A. T. Jones, on Christian education.

SABBATH, forenoon, sermon by Elder G. I. Butler; subject, Spiritual Gifts. Afternoon, memorial service for Elder Uriah Smith; addresses by Elders A. G. Daniells, J. N. Loughborough, G. I. Butler, S. H. Lane, G. A. Irwin. Evening, report of publishing committee discussed and adopted. The General Conference Executive Committee was elected as follows: A. G. Daniells, president; W. W. Prescott, L. R. Conradi, vice-presidents; W. A. Spicer, secretary, I. H. Evans, treasurer; D. B. Parmelee, auditor; the presidents of all union conferences and union mission fields: Drs. David Paulson, A. J. Read, and J. C. Ottosen; L. A. Hoopes, A. T. Jones, C. H. Jones, W. C. Sisley, W. C. White, Frederick Griggs, R. M. Kilgore, S. N. Haskell.

Sister White’s Counsel on Important Questions

By Editor

This issue of the REVIEW goes to press somewhat later than the usual time, but it is done in order that matter of special interest and importance may be set before our readers at the earliest possible moment. This matter is given in the two talks by Sister White before the General Conference at Oakland, which we print this week, beginning on pages 7 and 17. Questions which everybody has been discussing,—as to whether the Review and Herald Office should be moved out of Battle Creek, and if so, why; the present relation of the new Battle Creek Sanitarium to the work of God, and God's purposes regarding it; the proposed sale of sanitarium bonds to our people, and other questions and matters of special importance,—are considered in these talks, and set forth in the clear light of divine counsel. Everybody wants to know what is going to be done, and everybody should know the reasons why such moves as are to be made, will be made. We trust every reader of the REVIEW will read these talks in full, and derive from them the benefit they are designed to give.

Keeping the Faith

If you will keep the faith, the faith will keep you.

The Canadian Sanitarium

By W. H. Thurston

It is sincerely hoped that the article in REVIEW AND HERALD of March 24, soliciting aid for the Canadian Sanitarium, has been carefully read, and that a hearty response is forthcoming.

Please note again the directions for sending the money, and forward to us as soon as possible, that we may put our building in shape early in the season.

W. H. THURSTON.

Loans and Funds for Graysville Sanitarium

A LOAN of $500 for two years without interest, and one of $200 for one year without interest, have been made to the Graysville (Tenn.) Sanitarium, and besides this the sum of $418 has been raised in cash and pledges to be paid by January 1 next.