Manuscripts and Memories of Minneapolis

FINANCIAL STANDING OF THE INTERNATIONAL S. S ASSOCIATION, ENDING OCT. 16, 1888

receipts

Balance on hand Oct. 31, 1887, on Int. S. S. Assoc. Funds	$499 29
African Mission Fund	530 96
Received on tithes, donations, and sales	664 39
Received for African Mission	4,131 65
Credited account African Mission by overcharge on map	27 21
Received on London Mission	3,934 28
Credited on S. S. Lessons	135 00
Credited by overcharge on supplies	2 25
Total	$9,931 03

expenditures

Paid for lessons, camp-meeting supplies, etc	$447 19
Paid for map of Africa out of Mission fund	237 05
Paid for postage and stationery	23 67
Paid to lesson Writers	156 00
Paid to African Mission	4,458 77
Paid to London Mission	3,934 28
Total	$9,256 96
Balance on hand Oct. 16, 1888	674 07

The president stated that both the London and South African missions were mentioned as the latter part of last year belonged to the former mission. This report was for the year closing Oct. 16. He stated that the report did not include all that was given for the London mission. Our instructor’s report did not present a complete report for the schools were tardy in reporting, and the report many times closed before the reports from the states were received. MMM 373.12

The committee on nominations presented the following report: MMM 373.13

For president, C. H. Jones; vice president, W. C. White; secretary, Mrs. C. H. Jones; corresponding secretary, Mrs. Jessie F. Waggoner. MMM 373.14

Executive committee: C. H. Jones, W. C. White, E. J. Waggoner, Mrs. C. H. Jones, F. E. Belden E. W. Farnsworth, R. S. Owen. MMM 373.15

The president stated that he feared the nominating committee did not take into consideration all the difficulties. He spoke of his position as regards the worker, and wished for the good of the S. S. work that they would leave his name off. He thought the executive committee was too much one sided. A. T. Robinson and S. H. Lane have spoken in defense of the report. M. B. Miller was in favor of postponing the election of officers until plans were formed. R. M. Kilgore thought for that very reason the officers ought to be elected. W. C. White said that the officers affected the shaping of the business, and the business had to do in the choice of officers. It cut both ways. He was in favor of the election of the nominee for president. He advocated the election of a treasurer. He moved an amendment to the report, that the names of W. C. White and E. W. Farnsworth change places, making E. W. Farnsworth vice president; seconded by D. P, Curtis. E. W. Farnsworth spoke against the motion. Motion to amend was lost. C. H. Jones moved to amend the report by transferring the names of himself and W. C. White, making W. B. White president; seconded by A. T. Jones. The motion was lost as was also one to lay the report on the table; made and seconded by S. H. Lane and E. J. Waggoner. The report was then adopted. W. C. White then presented the following amendment to the constitution and moved its adoption: MMM 373.16

That article III. section 1, (See year book of 1888, p. 98.) be amended by substituting “a” in place of “who shall act as,” on the second line; inserting “and” after president in the fourth line, and striking out the word “secretary” on the same line. This provides an independent treasurer and another member of the executive committee. The motion was carried. Moved that A. T. Robinson be elected a member of the executive board. Carried. MMM 374.1

A motion to reconsider the action taken on the report of the nominating committee was carried in order to elect under the amended constitution. MMM 374.2

Voted to amend the report by substituting the name of A. T. Robinson as a member of the executive committee in place of Mrs. C. H. Jones. Carried. MMM 374.3

A motion by W. C. White to amend the report by naming the Pacific Press as treasurer, was also carried. MMM 374.4

The reconsidered report of the nominating committee was then unanimously adopted; the officers for the ensuing year standing thus: MMM 374.5

For president, C. H. Jones; vice president, W. C. White; secretary, Mrs. C. H. Jones; corresponding secretary, Mrs. E. J. Waggoner; treasurer, Pacific Press; executive committee, C. H. Jones, W. C. White, E. J. Waggoner, E. W. Farnsworth, F. E. Beldon, A. T. Robinson and Roderick S. Owen. MMM 374.6

The president called for reports from the different states showing their condition and prospects. MMM 374.7

California reported a good increase in all branches of the work, there was an increase of 131 members and 23 schools during the year. The California schools pledged $2,500 to London mission. The camp meeting donation was $512.80 for S. S. purposes. Instruction was given at camp meetings. MMM 374.8

Indiana gave a cheering report showing an increase of schools and membership. MMM 374.9

Illinois was represented as having generally a good interest, and a profitable correspondence has been held with the different schools in the state. In Chicago there are seven Sunday schools, five English and two Scandinavian. The work through the state has been quite thorough. The lesson papers have been kept out of the hands of the classes, and as a result the schools have attained a high state of excellence. MMM 374.10

Iowa did not report. MMM 374.11

Kansas reported that the most of the work had been in the sectional camp meetings. In some respects the schools are improving. Have not had the help that we have needed heretofore, bnt we are now prepared for more successful work. In the remote part of the state the form is about all they have and they need help. MMM 374.12

Kentucky reported but little from her schools. MMM 374.13

Michigan reports that with little effort the membership can be made 5,000. All the schools reported the first quarter but seven. In 1887 we held a number of S. S normals that were very profitable. we have been fortunate in securing help at these normals. This year the most of the instruction has been given at our camp meetings. A vast amount of good has been accomplished by correspondence with the different schools. Improvement has taken ylace in the study of the lesson and the good results can readily be seen. we want something to help us in our kindergarten work. MMM 374.14

There is much work to be done in Michigan. A great interest was manifested at our camp meeting in the S. School work. The conference was asked and granted a man to devote his entire time to the S. S. work. Improved S. S. lessons are called for. Nothing discouraging was reported from this state. MMM 374.15

Missouri-No report. MMM 374.16

Maine No report. MMM 374.17

Minnesota Our schools are generally prosperous, and quite prompt in reporting, but many schools are isolated. A German school began in obscurity and grew to a large school in a short time, and resulted in the conversion of many of its members. Our schools generally are prosperous. MMM 374.18

New York-An increase of membership and donations was reported. MMM 374.19

At the last camp meeting it was decided to put forth greater effort and hold conventions in the interest of the S. S. work. The lessons of the past year have well received. MMM 374.20

N. Pacific-No report. MMM 374.21

New England-No report. MMM 374.22

Nebraska-There has been some increase of membership, and a few schools have been added. Our S. S. work has been neglected somewhat the past year, but we have felt the necessity of more energetic efforts. We anticipate an advance the coming year. MMM 374.23

The following tabulated report is appended that all may get a general idea of the work. MMM 375.1

States. No Scholars Membership Contributions To Missions To state Society To International Society Arkansas 17 307 $ 21 74 $ 3 23 $ 2 17 $ 20 Connecticut 7 110 35 33 30 40 3 43 1 34 California 82 2,351 3,248 23 214 87 308 37 30 80 Colorado 13 385 317 57 145 93 .......... 28 02 Dakota 20 577 265 83 238 21 35 72 2 46 British 12 230 97 05 6 44 24 33 ........ Florida 10 164 19 69 1 30 6 49 ........ Indiana 50 1,184 555 98 250 56 1 26 14 40 Illinois 42 989 761 84 446 81 41 85 28 21 Iowa 83 1,811 981 91 643 09 59 02 7 76 Kansas 69 1,704 400 44 416 91 77 22 8 87 Kentucky 5 94 12 90 7 25 39 20 25 Missouri 31 790 251 64 96 84 75 2 14 Maine 21 302 97 28 49 15 19 87 5 27 Minnesota 74 1,940 1,081 86 566 81 7 94 1 20 New York 29 536 361 08 235 29 92 84 9 35 North Pacific 28 555 363 28 305 88 21 56 3 66 Michigan 146 4,834 3,439 18 1,787 17 34 37 23 83 New England 31 636 977 75 550 50 237 52 17 44 Nebraska 87 878 382 47 186 41 75 57 Ohio 50 1,114 738 18 308 87 30 51 5 66 Pennsylvania 53 1,000 610 27 334 99 50 73 6 33 Switzerland ...... 406 186 10 .......... 63 33 ........ Tennessee 10 149 2 89 7 75 2 83 31 Texas 15 297 47 01 19 29 4 34 12 Vermont 23 422 302 67 209 95 24 02 6 03 Virginia 5 130 19 41 8 61 1 33 10 West Virginia 7 183 39 73 14 59 2 35 12 Wisconsin 85 1,667 1,004 89 672 63 76 56 5 22 Upper Canada 16 370 257 20 194 89 19 70 12 67 Australia 6 350 356 16 25 21 20 33 ........ Isolated 3 87 85 00 37 08 1 98 ........ Scandinavia 14 405 ...................................... New Zealand .................................................. Total 1,114 26,968 $ 16,92708 $9,958 97 $1,393 79 $223 24 MMM 375.2

For the year ending June 30,1888. MMM 375.3