General Conference Bulletin, vol. 1

STATE AGENT’S CONVENTION

THE first meeting of the fourth Convention of State Agents was called by the General Canvassing Agent, F. L. Mead, at 4 P. M., Feb. 1, 1895. Elder J. E. Jayne offered prayer. GCB February 4, 1895, page 15.6

On motion, E. R. Palmer was elected secretary and N. Z. Town assistant. The roll call showed an attendance of fifteen delegates from various fields, as follows: Vermont, F. S. Porter; Quebec, A. E. Taylor; West Virginia, S. F. Reeder; Cumberland Mission, A. F. Harrison; Michigan, A. J. Olsen; Ohio, C. A. Pedicord; Illinois, G. A. Wheeler; Iowa, S. A. Hill; Minnesota, C. M. Everest; Missouri, James Hackett; Kansas, S. C. Osborne; Arkansas, L. C. Sommerville; Oklahoma, E. R. Palmer; England, N. Z. Town; American Scandinavian work, Z. Sherrig. GCB February 4, 1895, page 15.7

The Chairman extended to all a hearty welcome, and expressed his pleasure in meeting the agents again. Some who are not present have written that their hearts are with us, but circumstances are such as to prevent their presence in person. We have come together representing various conditions and circumstances, advantages and disadvantages from all parts of the field. The duties will be many and of great importance, therefore the Chair suggested the appointment of committees on resolutions, periodical work, matter for the Home Missionary, and supplying laborers for needy fields. The Chair was empowered to appoint these committees. After arranging to hold two sessions each day during the Institute, the meeting adjourned. GCB February 4, 1895, page 15.8

The second meeting of the Council on Sunday afternoon was devoted to the consideration of the canvassing work. Important and interesting papers being presented by Elders I. D. Van Horn, J. N. Loughborough, J. H. Durland, F. L. Mead, and remarks were made by different members of the General Conference Committee, reports of which will be given later. GCB February 4, 1895, page 15.9