General Conference Bulletin, vol. 5

GENERAL CONFERENCE PROCEEDINGS. Sixteenth Meeting

G. A. IRWIN

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 8, 1903, 9:45 A. M.

Elder G. A. Irwin in the chair. Prayer by Elder J. N. Loughborough. GCB April 9, 1903, page 129.1

The Committee on Education submitted a report, which, by consent of the Conference, was ordered printed on slips, for the study of delegates. GCB April 9, 1903, page 129.2

It was voted that this report should be made the special order of business Thursday, at 9:30 A. M. GCB April 9, 1903, page 129.3

The Chair: We have some unfinished business before the house. On page 102 of the “Bulletin” is printed a partial report of the Committee on Plans. Recommendation 11 has been passed. The secretary will read Recommendation 12. GCB April 9, 1903, page 129.4

The Secretary (reading): “12. That the commandment of the Lord, that the poor shall be permitted to glean after the harvesters, be accepted as giving permission to representatives of needy missionary enterprises to visit the churches and families of the brethren in well-to-do conferences for the purpose of arousing an interest in needy missionary enterprises and collecting money for the same. That the story of Ruth’s be accepted as an illustration of the spirit and methods which should be followed in that work.” GCB April 9, 1903, page 129.5

The question was called on this recommendation, and the reading of the next recommendation was called for. GCB April 9, 1903, page 129.6

The Secretary (reading): “13. That, in the interest of harmony and success, the local conference presidents be consulted before gleaning is begun in any field.” GCB April 9, 1903, page 129.7

D. E. Lindsay: I move that this recommendation be amended by substituting for the word “presidents” the word “committees.” GCB April 9, 1903, page 129.8

R. A. Underwood: I second the motion. GCB April 9, 1903, page 129.9

The motion to amend prevailed. GCB April 9, 1903, page 129.10

While the spirit and intent of the recommendations were being explained and discussed, the hour of adjournment arrived. The meeting was adjourned to 3 P. M., even date. GCB April 9, 1903, page 129.11

G. A. IRWIN, Chairman.
H. E. OSBORNE, Secretary.