In view of the nearness of Christ's coming—in this generation; in view of the great truths which God has revealed to us; in view of the great sinful world; in view of the ignorance of these precious truths by some who even profess Christ; in view of the impending judgment, shall we not arise and go about our “Father's business”?
If Christ himself should visit you, and ask you if you could not do this work or that for him; if you could not take a message from him to such a person, or in his stead go to relieve suffering or want in such a home, do you not think you would gladly comply?
But does he not visit you by his Spirit again and again, and say, “My brother, my sister, will you not go and do this for me?” “Inasmuch as ye have done it unto one of the least of these my brethren, ye have done it unto me.” Many opportunities are open before us to work for the Master at this time. Shall we not improve them?
The new tracts prepared by the General Conference Committee ought to be scattered like the leaves of autumn. This is one kind of work the Master is calling on us now to do for him. The circulation of our larger publications by our regular canvassers is another important work, and hundreds of new ones should be enlisted. . . .
A recent communication from Sister White says, “The canvassing work is to be revived,” and “carried forward with increasing success.” Thank the Lord for these encouraging words. In the same communication are these words, “Let no one think that he is at liberty to fold his hands and do nothing. That any one can be saved in indolence and inactivity is an utter impossibility.” Should not these words stir our hearts, and cause us to take up work of some kind for the Master?
To-day the Master is calling to those for whom he gave his life, asking them, “Who will go and carry my message of love and salvation to a dying world?” Who will respond to his call? Those who do this will find that the “love of Christ will touch and transform them, making them willing for his sake to do and dare.”—S. N. Curtiss, in Southern Watchman.
Money Received on the Missionary Acre Fund
Fund
NAME
AMOUNT
Burt Crary.
$12 00
Daniel Wilcox.
5 00
Albert Wilcox.
2 00
B. R. Nordyke.
3 50
Mrs. L. M. Williard.
10 00
Received through P. T. Magan, Berrien Springs.
100 00
Clyde Parshall.
5 00
Kate E. Rapp.
5 00
Etta Bickert.
50
E. C. Downs.
1 50
J. G. Downs.
2 10
Vida Downs.
50
C. J. Dirksen.
1 00
L. A. Robinson.
2 00
Wallace McCrackin.
1 00
Mary Graves.
1 00
| Fred Graves. | 1 00 |
| Rose June. | 1 00 |
| H. G. Miller. | 2 00 |
| S. S. Ryles. | 50 |
| G. E. Davis. | 4 15 |
| Plezvie Shocky. | 6 05 |
| Georie Shaffer. | 2 00 |
| Calvin Crary. | 1 00 |
| Harry W. Johnson. | 1 25 |
| Chas. Carlson. | 5 00 |
| W. Marron. | 5 00 |
| D. F. Park. | 2 00 |
| L. E. Johnson. | 5 00 |
| Mr. & Mrs. M. B. Clinger. | 5 00 |
| Mrs. Fred Stucky. | 3 00 |
| Annie LaFave. | 2 22 |
| Louisa Keys. | 2 00 |
| Mrs. M. C. Duncan. | 1 00 |
| Mr. & Mrs. Adam & Roy Rae. | 25 90 |
| Mary Boaz & children. | 1 20 |
| Mrs. Emory & Mae Erich. | 1 75 |
| Anna L. King. | 7 00 |
| F. W. C. Loloff. | 17 00 |
| J. C. Grays. | 1 00 |
| E. R. Connoham. | 15 00 |
| C. & J. Smith. | 50 |
| Cora Parker. | 1 00 |
| Mattie Price. | 5 00 |
| Rex Stron. | 1 50 |
| Emil Nelson. | 5 00 |
| L. L. Allen. | 5 00 |
| Ralph M. Wood. | 12 00 |
| W. H. Jones. | 1 00 |
| M. A. P. & I. Lewis. | 5 00 |
| Mrs. R. Clawson. | 1 00 |
| Joseph Colland. | 26 83 |
| Willie Downs. | 25 |
| J. H. Cardey. | 6 00 |
| Julia Cardey. | 3 00 |
| Mary L. Meredith. | 50 |
| Isaiah Rhiner. | 1 00 |
| Homer Balch. | 17 50 |
| A. S. Morley. | 3 00 |
| Sarah Anderson. | 1 00 |
| R. W. Walters. | 6 00 |
| Cathrina Siebert. | 1 30 |
| Susan Siebert. | 1 00 |
| Ohio Conference. | 4 05 |
| Glenn & Forest Schoonard. | 2 50 |
| A. Voth. | 7 00 |
| F. M. Loomis. | 1 50 |
| Gertrude Uhri. | 25 00 |
| Daniel Isaac. | 5 40 |
| N. J. Rounland. | 5 00 |
| Mrs. Jennie Shanks. | 4 20 |
| Minta Courey. | 5 00 |
| S. C. Courey. | 6 25 |
| Huldah Le Fave. | 2 00 |
| Mrs. N. D. Jones. | 2 00 |
| Mrs. G. W. Baker. | 3 00 |
| H. G. Miller. | 2 00 |
| W. A. Bapp. | 7 35 |
| Mrs. J. H. Miller. | 2 00 |
| A. K. Thiel. | 3 00 |
| Miscellaneous | 4 00 |
| J. H. Roberts. | 12 00 |
| Joseph Dixon. | 5 00 |
| F. S. Clarke. | 6 00 |
| W. P. Richey. | 10 00 |
Does the Signs Arouse Prejudice?
By H. H. Hall
The following is from a brother who has been selling “Christ’s Object Lessons,” and who feared that it would cause prejudice to continue his regular work with The Signs of the Times:—
“I offered a copy of the Signs for five cents to a lady who had just ordered a copy of ‘Christ’s Object Lessons.’ When I delivered the book a few days later, instead of asking me whether or not the book was an Adventist one, she had $1.50 ready for the Signs for one year. I took it as quite an object-lesson, and will soon want a club of Signs to my address.”
Scores of such incidents regarding different publications might be related, showing that our literature is not so likely to arouse prejudice as we ourselves fear.
H. H. HALL.
The Way to Success
By J. Johanson
SUCCESS is not a matter of luck; it is invariably the result of thorough preparation and persistent effort; and failure in canvassing is often caused by lack of appreciation of the book you handle, and lack of appreciation is due to lack of knowledge.
The agent who knows his book thoroughly will have an appreciation of it that will make itself felt with the people he meets. Many workers who bemoan their failure might just as well be rejoicing in their success if they would only take Paul's advice to “give diligence to reading.” There is power in the truth; and all the power needed to convince people that they need our literature, that their soul’s salvation depends upon the truth, is found in the very books we handle. “Every soul is surrounded by an influence of its own,—an atmosphere, it may be, charged with the life-giving power of faith, courage, and hope, and sweet with the fragrance of love.” The man who has his mind full of the truth is “charged” with power; and if he is full of it, there is no room for doubt, discouragement, or failure. If you desire to make this work a success, study the description of your book. Study your prospectus, and day by day, with your Bible, carefully study the book you are selling. In this way you will continually get fresh, strong points from your book which will be an inspiration to you, and through you a blessing to the people; for “by the atmosphere surrounding us every person we meet is consciously or unconsciously affected.” J. JOHANSON,
General Agent of Australasia.
Donations for the Washington (D. C.) Church
Amount received by P. T. Magan on the Washington Church Fund up to April 12, 1903, is $145.45.
Charles G. & Phoebe Hamp, $1.50; widow in Paradise & Sister Nunnedy, $20; Jim Pegram, $1; Eugene Frost, .75; Mrs. D. T. Richardson, $1; Martha Newton, $2.50; D. H. Pickering & family, $3; Mrs. Susannah Worick, $1; Fred Stoll, $1; Mrs. Emma Knapp, $2; Joseph Redomte, $5; Mrs. G. W. Baker, $5; Clara E. Bair, $2; J. C. Fjarli, $2; Thos. Buck, $10; W. C. Rahn, $1.50; Mrs. A. Southworth, $1; H. B. Ham, $2; Mrs. A. J. Burgert, $10; Mrs. Phoebe C. Gleason, $1; C. A. Pence, $1; John Thorpe, $1; Flora Wickline, $5; M. L. Locke, $5; Myra Cook, $1; Martha Arnold, $1; George Todd, $1; Vesta Wilkins, .50; Cora Todd, .50; Martha Sopher, .50; Jacob Meyer, $8.50; F. E. Endris, $2; Rebecca Ake, $2; Mrs. Carrie George, $1; Hattie Fifield, .25; friend, (Iowa), $2; Mrs. M. G. Farris, .50; Mrs. A. B. Palmer, $2; friend (Wisconsin), $1; Maude Husted, $2; H. A. Niergarthe, $1.
The Pennsylvania Conference and Camp-Meeting
By R. A. Underwood
THIS important meeting will be held June 4-14, at Wilkesbarre, Pa. All the churches in the State should elect delegates at once. Each church is entitled to one delegate regardless of numbers, and to one delegate for each fifteen members, hence a church with thirty members would be entitled to three delegates.
The location in Wilkesbarre places the camp-meeting in the northeastern part of the State. We hope that a large number of our people will attend this meeting. We have the assurance of excellent help from the General Conference, besides the local help of the Atlantic Union and State conferences. No pains will be spared to make this meeting a feast of good things to all who may attend.
We shall have tents to rent; and all the usual arrangements for the comfort of the camp will be made. Dr. Bradford and his wife, of the Philadelphia Sanitarium, will have charge of the dining tent. We expect that the usual one-third reduction of rates on the railroads will be secured. Brother V. H. Cook, conference secretary, will soon give notice of rates and full particulars.
No pains will be spared by those in charge of the young people's and children's meetings to make this occasion a great blessing to the young. As far as consistent, parents should bring their children to the meeting. The time is drawing near when we are to move from this world to a better country. Now is the golden hour to make a preparation to exchange worlds. We ask that the church officers bring before the church the importance of the meeting. We should all pray, believe, and work for its success, and if possible, be present to share in its blessings.
R. A. UNDERWOOD,
President.
An Army for the Liberation of Humanity
By Edward A. Sutherland
“WHAT costly works of art, what splendid galleries of sculpture or paintings, are comparable in value to the treasures we have in our children?”
The answer to this question we have either forgotten, or else we do not believe it, and yet God himself said that the first work of the church in this generation is to educate its children.
“Ye shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free,” So you have read. But do you realize, that the world is full of slaves,—slaves in misery as abject as that which bound the children of Israel when under the lash of the taskmasters of Egypt?
To Christians has been given the message to liberate these slaves. This is an individual work. No general proclamation sent forth from some center of power will bring freedom. If that were the way in which the gospel is to be given to the world, doubtless some liberator would arise, but when the burden rests upon each one of us, years roll on, and nations remain in bondage.
Since there are thousands to be freed, there must be an army of liberators. Who23are they? and where are they? We have been told that the children are the hope of future missionary work. What are you doing to prepare them for their life work? Not only are these soldiers scattered, but there are, at the present time, no officers ready to drill this army of workers. Many who should be at their post of duty are themselves still in captivity.
Think of thirty thousand children of Adventist parents waiting for teachers, and then think of the thousands, and even millions, in this and other countries who must be liberated before the coming of the Son of man. Are you a soldier? Are you training for this great campaign, which, before the victory can be claimed, will encircle the globe, and which, in the hour of victory, will usher in the King of heaven?
The thought of the great work to be accomplished almost crushes one, but it can be done, or else the command would not be given that it should be done. Means for training these teacher-soldiers or soldier-teachers—men and women who shall organize this army of liberators—are already in existence. Summer schools are conducted in various parts of the country. The summer assembly at Berrien Springs, Mich., is conducted especially for this class of workers.
If there were no opportunities to prepare for service, young people might be excusable, but to-day our young people are without excuse. If the needs of the hour do not arouse us, what will? E. A. SUTHERLAND.
Donors to the Relief of the Schools
The total cash received on the Relief of the Schools Fund up to March 23, 1903, is $53,-617.83.
North England....................July 31 to Aug. 9
The presidents of the various conferences are requested to send us information regarding any meetings not mentioned in the preceding table, so that we may be able to give a complete list. Please inform us at once of any corrections or additions that should be made to this report.
Vermont, Notice!
By J. W. Watt
At our last camp-meeting it was voted to purchase a new pavilion before our next camp-meeting. It was also voted that a portable tabernacle be secured for use in the field. We now have the money in the treasury with which to purchase the large tent, or pavilion, and a portion of the money to apply on the tabernacle. We shall need perhaps one hundred and twenty-five dollars more than we now have. This money is needed at once, as we desire to erect this building and get it into the field as soon as possible. Will those who have made pledges to the tent and camp-meeting fund make an effort to pay these pledges soon? We appreciate the liberality shown by our brethren in this matter.
The pavilion and the tabernacle together will cost about five hundred dollars. We ask now for this special donation that we may carry forward our field work properly without going into debt. We believe that the cash policy is the only true way to do business.
Vermont is planning to have two companies in the field this summer doing aggressive work. Let us all be indeed laborers together with God. J. W. WATT.
Canvassers' Institute
By R. A. Underwood
BEGINNING May 18 and continuing to June 4, the time of the camp-meeting, there will be held a canvassers' institute at Wilkesbarre, Pa. Last year we tried the experiment of holding a canvassers' drill with practical work in the field, at Johnstown, Pa., for three weeks before the camp-meeting began. This effort was a success in every way. The same good work of instruction and practical field work, with such additional help as experience and the importance of the present hour demand, will be conducted this year at Wilkesbarre. The conference will allow an additional five per cent on the sales of those who attend the institute its full time, until their traveling expenses are paid. Those who attended last year found that they sold more books during the institute than they had previously sold during the same length of time, and only worked in the field half the time, the remaining time being spent in studying and in receiving instruction. Those attending the institute are on the ground to attend the camp-meeting, thus they save their railroad fare to the camp-meeting.
Fifty good, earnest, consecrated workers ought to go from the camp-meeting at Wilkesbarre this year into the field to sell our publications. Two or three weeks spent in practical drill would be a great blessing to the canvassers. F. C. Painter and other good instructors will be present during the institute. Come at the beginning. You will not regret the time thus spent, nor the effort made to do better service for this cause. My address till after camp-meeting will be Wilkesbarre, Pa.
Railroad reduced rates can be secured to attend the camp-meeting and conference at Wilkesbarre, Pa., June 4-14, by addressing V. H. Cook, Box 614, Williamsport, Pa. Remember that the institute begins May 18.
R. A. UNDERWOOD.
Publications Wanted
N. B.—Attention has been repeatedly called to the necessity of having papers properly wrapped. Do not roll or wrap too small. Cover papers well, so that they will be clean when received. Some have paid double the postage necessary, while others have forwarded literature by express when it would have been cheaper to send it by mail, at four ounces for one cent.
The following persons desire late, clean copies of our publications, postpaid:—
Geo. W. Wells, Cleveland, Tenn., Signs, Life Boat, Good Health, tracts.
H. Tonjes, 21 Morton St., New York City, Signs, Life Boat, and tracts for distribution among inmates of public institutions on Blackwell's Island.
Miss Winnie McCoy, Pitcairn Island, via Mangareva, Gambier Islands, Review, Signs, Life Boat, Good Health. The rate of postage to Pitcairn Island is one cent for two ounces.
Brother C. W. M. Reed, Beman, Mo., sends an urgent request for our current publications, including the late tracts, to scatter by the hundred. He desires to make a business of this the coming summer. He sends thanks for those received; they have all been used.
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.—Good Sabbath-keeping girl or woman for general housework in small family; no children; steady employment and good wages to right person. Must have experience; references required. Pleasant home guaranteed. Address Mrs. M. C. Otis, Mansfield, Ark.
WANTED.—Ladies or gentlemen, to handle “Ladies’ Guide,” “Home Hand Book,” “Plain Facts,” “Great Controversy,” “Patriarchs and Prophets,” or “Thoughts on Daniel and the Revelation.” Good city territory, healthful climate, and a very needy field. Please write to the General Field Agent of the Superior Mission Field, E. Fred Hutchinson, 123 West Park St., Marquette, Mich.
Obituaries
HODNETT.—Died at her home in Catcher, Ark., Sister Lulu Hodnett. The deceased came into the truth under the labors of Brother S. Scott and the writer. She passed away in full triumph of faith. A husband and seven children are left to mourn.
S. S. RYLES.
NELSON.—Died at Mt. Tabor, Ore., April 4, 1903, Sister Harriet L. Nelson, wife of W. S. Nelson, aged 58 years, 8 months, 3 days. Sister Nelson was converted in early youth, and accepted the advent faith in 1864. She was the mother of eleven daughters, of whom six are living. She died in the triumph of faith. Funeral services were conducted by the writer.
H. W. DECKER.
HEIMSOTH.—Died at Pochahontas, Baker Co., Ore., April 21, 1903, Sister Henry Heimsoth. She was born in Germany, and was a member of the Lutheran Church when she received the third angel's message two years ago. Her mind was always open to receive every ray of light as it came to her. It was a continual joy to tell it to others, for her heart ever fed upon and delighted in the love of the truth, till she fell asleep in Jesus.
WELLINGTON FROST.
MERRITT.—Died at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Dora Loomis, 10 Hanover St., Battle Creek, Mich., April 25, 1903, Sister Mary R. Merritt, in the seventy-third year of her age. Her sickness was of short duration; she was conscious to the last, and passed away with a bright hope of immortality. Three children are left to mourn their loss. For eighteen years she was a faithful member of the church at Leslie, Mich., where the funeral services were conducted by the writer.
R. E. HARTER.
SLAUSON.—Died at his home near Fulton, N. Y., March 31, 1903, Daniel Slauson, aged 79 years. Brother Slauson was born in 1824, and in 1848 was married to Jane H. Darrow, who died six years ago. He leaves two sons, one residing near Fulton, and the other in Chicago. In 1842 he accepted the Adventist faith, and at the time of his death was a firm believer and a member of the Fulton church. Funeral services were conducted by Rev. T. B. Shepherd (Methodist), of Oswego.
E. A. RAYMOND.
DAILEY.—Died at his home in Mattawan, Mich., April 5, 1903, of apoplexy, Brother W. S. Dailey. He was born in Lisle, N. Y., June 28, 1830. About twenty-five years ago he was converted, under the labors of Elder H. M. Kenyon. A firm believer in the third angel's message, he died in bright hope of a part in the first resurrection. The funeral services were held at his late home, conducted by Rev. Allen (Methodist), and the remains were laid to rest in Almena cemetery.
MRS. HELEN DAILEY.
HICKS.—Died at his residence near the St. Helena Sanitarium, California, April 21, 1903, of hemorrhages and pneumonia, Richard David Hicks, aged 66 years, 3 months, 17 days. Born in Tennessee, in infancy his parents moved to Missouri, and from there to California in 1857, where he resided until his death. His decline dated with a hemorrhage on Feb. 3, 1903. He leaves a wife and four children, besides other relatives. He died rejoicing in the blessed hope of the Life-giver's soon return to give a crown of life that fadeth not away.
H. A. ST. JOHN.
TUTTLE.—James Alva Tuttle was born near Mt. Etna, Iowa, June 26, 1877; died in Glendora, Cal., Dec. 15, 1902, of consumption. Alva was the only son of Mr. and Mrs. C. Tuttle. In May, 1900, he took a severe cold, which grew worse during the summer and autumn. Thinking a change might be beneficial, he went to California, accompanied by his wife and his parents, but there seemed to be a gradual decline. After a time the parents returned to Iowa, hoping for the best, but in September, 1902, they were called to visit their son for the last time. He died sitting in his invalid chair in the presence of his wife and sister, his parents being away on urgent business. He was a firm believer in the truths of the third angel's message. He suffered patiently, knowing that God doeth all things well. The remains were brought to Iowa for interment, there to await the call of Jesus. Elder B. L. Dieffenbacher spoke words of comfort.
ARTHUR RIGGARD.
ROBBINS.—Died at Ashford, N. Y., April 27, 1903, of la grippe, Mrs. Martha Robbins, aged 74 years. Her maiden name was Holden. She had lived in Ashford for more than seventy years. Her Christian experience began when she was sixteen. Twenty-two years ago she, with her husband and two children, accepted present truth under the labors of Elder D. T. Fero and the writer. Her husband passed away in 1896. The funeral service was held in the Freewill Baptist church. The goodly number present testified to the high esteem in which she was held. Words of comfort were spoken by the writer, from 2 Sam. 14:14.
D. A. BALL.
CHALMERS.—Robert W. Chalmers was born in Glasgow, Scotland, Sept. 18, 1853, and died in Battle Creek, Mich., March 13, 1903. He came to this country when quite young, and accepted present truth at twenty-one years of age. He began to fail in health about a year before his death, which resulted from cancer of the stomach. While desiring to live for the sake of caring for his wife and two little children, he was resigned to God's will, and died in the full assurance of life everlasting. Besides the loved ones already mentioned, his father, mother, brother, and five sisters are left to mourn. Funeral services were conducted by the writer.
J. L. PRESCOTT.
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Mrs. E. G. White’s New Book, Education
MRS. E. G. WHITE'S new book, “Education,” can be purchased of any of the State tract societies, or of the Review and Herald or Pacific Press Publishing Companies. The price is $1.25, postpaid.
Elder Irwin to Attend European General Conference
SINCE the action was taken by the General Conference Committee (printed on page sixteen of this paper), with reference to furnishing help for the meetings in the European General Conference, it has been found possible to arrange with Elder G. A. Irwin to attend these meetings in the place of Elder A. G. Daniells. In view of the many important matters which demand immediate attention in this country, including the question of removing the headquarters of the General Conference in harmony with the vote already taken, it seems advisable to make this change in the appointment of workers to the different fields, and to invite Elder Irwin to go to Europe. He will probably sail next week. This arrangement will make a considerable saving in the expense account, as Brother Irwin will go directly to Australia from Europe without returning to America. The fare from Battle Creek to Australia via Europe is not very much more than via San Francisco.
General Conference Appropriations to Foreign Missions for 1903
By I. H. Evans
Our people will be interested to know the appropriations made for mission work the coming year. The following amounts were appropriated by the General Conference and the General Conference Committee at this last conference. Of course it was distinctly understood that these appropriations could not be held against the General Conference Committee as a debt, or as an obligation, but that we would go to the people with our petitions, showing them the needs of the fields in foreign countries, and do everything in our power to secure the requisite funds to carry on the work already started. You will notice that there were no appropriations made for new work. These appropriations are last year's audits, and do not take in any advance moves, nor the expense of sending new workers to these distant lands.
We wish to call your especial attention to the great needs of the evangelical work. We believe that there will be a hearty response on the part of our people from one end of the country to the other to assist us in carrying on work, not simply in its present form, but to extend it into other regions, and to add workers to those already sent abroad.
The General Conference Treasury department will take great pleasure in answering any queries, or furnishing any information to those of our people who are interested in foreign missions. If there is any question about the work in any of these fields that you would like to have answered, you are invited to write in, and we will give you any data concerning the same.
Surely the harvest is white, the calls are manifold, and we, as a people, must buckle on our armor and work with renewed energy to carry the gospel of the third angel's message to all the world. We need your prayers and most hearty support that the work of God may triumph.
CALLS FOR 1903
Mission
Amount
Canadian Union
$3,600
Mexico
4,004
Central America
2,069
Central America—South
1,056
Jamaica
2,500
East Caribbean
5,500
South America
10,796
British Union
16,755
German Union
4,000
Scandinavian Union
2,350
Oriental
6,500
European General
700
Polynesia
7,161
Porto Rico
1,016
Bermuda
592
India
5,828
China
3,500
Japan
5,173
West Africa
2,896
South Africa
9,194
Southern Missionary Society
2,400
European credits
638
Operating Mission Department
9,536
Southern Field
6,728
General Conference evangelical work in home fields
15,508
Australian collection
10,000
Honolulu
4,000
Christiania
2,000
Frederikshavn Sanitarium
1,000
Religious liberty collection
2,000
General Conference Association obligations
10,000
Greater New York
6,000
Virginia
2,000
Nashville Publishing House
10,000
Southern medical work
9,000
Huntsville School
4,000
German East Africa
5,000
British School
10,000
$205,000
Donations for any of these missions or other special objects will be thankfully received.
I. H. EVANS,
Treasurer of the General Conference.
Lake Union Conference Committee Meeting
THE Lake Union Conference Committee held a meeting at Berrien Springs, Mich., last week, at which business pertaining to the work in this union conference was considered. At the same time and place the constituency of the Seventh-day Adventist Central Educational Association met and elected the Board of Trustees of Emmanuel Missionary College, after which the Board organized, and transacted considerable business relating to the affairs of the institution.
