General Conference Bulletin, vol. 6

A CHINESE GIRL’S MESSAGE TO THE CONFERENCE

W. A. Spicer, C. P. Bollman, I. H. Evans, C. M. Snow, T. E. Bowen

One of the girls of Sister Ida Thompson’s Canton school, a picture of which we printed on page 230, has written Miss Thompson the following message:— GCB June 7, 1909, page 378.12

“I thank the brethren in America for loving us in China so much that you send missionaries to preach the gospel to us, that we may hear the true word. I am so very happy, and for that reason I write a few words to thank you. I hope God will bless each one of you, give his peace to you, make you strong physically, and establish your hearts to do God’s work. For the privilege of attending school I also thank you, my brethren and sisters, and also that you have given money with which to buy school building. I truly thank each of you, and wish you peace and God’s blessing. GCB June 7, 1909, page 378.13

“KWOK TAK YAN.”

The death of Elder C. J. Herrmann, while in attendance at the Conference, brought sorrow to all hearts. The resolution of sympathy with his wife and family, which will be noted in the proceedings of yesterday, was voted in a very tender spirit by the Conference. Elder Herrmann had endeared himself to his associates, not only for his sturdy, sterling qualities as a man and brother, but for his earnestness and activity in the service of the cause he loved. We are assured that he rests in the blessed are assured he rests in the blessed hope. GCB June 7, 1909, page 378.14

The views of the camp, and the photographs of delegations from abroad, which we have reproduced in the BULLETIN, were from photographs by Brother Franklin W. Chase. GCB June 7, 1909, page 378.15

We have left in type an interesting talk on West African experiences, by Elder D. C. Babcock. We shall turn this matter over to the editors of the Review in which columns, most of our readers will no doubt see it. All should read the Review to continue in touch with the councils of the General Conference Committee, which will be in session during the next week or two. GCB June 7, 1909, page 378.16

In our last, we gave the total Sabbath-school contributions of the Conference session as $452.52. That, however, was the figure of the first three Sabbaths. Adding the last Sabbath’s offering, the total is $597.06. GCB June 7, 1909, page 378.17

The sermons of the latter part of the Conference we have been unable to print, owing to lack of space. Some of these are, a sermon by E. E. Andross on the Sabbath question, one by E. W. Farnsworth, on Forsaking and Following, and Elder Haskell’s sermon of last Sabbath morning. Sunday night Elder Farnsworth spoke at the closing service of the camp. GCB June 7, 1909, page 378.18

Sunday morning the moving of trunks began. Many left by the afternoon train. Yet so large has been the attendance that splendid congregations filled the large tent all day Sunday. All greatly enjoyed the reports from West Africa and South America, that came on during the morning services. GCB June 7, 1909, page 378.19

The railway companies have had their agents in the Seminary building, so that tickets could be purchased and baggage checked on the grounds. Cars have been placed on the siding at Takoma Park, so that baggage could be loaded on and passengers easily caught up by the through trains, which do not ordinarily stop at this station. GCB June 7, 1909, page 378.20

Representatives from mission fields calling for help are interviewing candidates for missionary appointment who are present, and making inquiry regarding other workers for this station and that. They are confident that somehow the advent people will rally to the call of the hour and provide the means by which just a worker or two may be sent where a score are needed. GCB June 7, 1909, page 378.21

We ought in justice to speak of the faithful day and night service of the publishing office staff, who have worked on the BULLETIN. It has meant a heavy extra pressure on all departments, for even without this paper, the work in the Office crowds continually. Some who had counted on the privilege of attending the Conference that was coming to their doors, found little opportunity to share in the services. They have worked loyally and cheerfully, pleased at the thought that though they missed most of the Conference themselves, they were helping to pass the good things on to others through the BULLETIN. GCB June 7, 1909, page 378.22