General Conference Bulletin, vol. 1
PROCEEDINGS OF THE GENERAL CONFERENCE ASSOCIATION
L. T. NICOLA
WE have selected for the BULLETIN the following items from the minutes of the late session of the General Conference Association, Oct. 29 to Nov. 4. Meetings were held each day, and a great deal of important business was transacted. At the opening meeting the Chairman, Elder O. A. Olsen, made a brief statement of the reasons for calling the meeting, and outlined the matters demanding special attention. He said that it would be conceded by all that the only aim of the General Conference Association was to support and nourish the work in a way that would promote the best interests of the general cause. GCB October 1895, page 571.1
A. R. Henry gave a short account of his journey to Guadalajara, Mexico, in the interests of the contemplated Sanitarium there. He said that Elder D. T. Jones and he had found several suitable sites in Guadalajara at reasonable prices, and that he was very much pleased to see how favorable our work was viewed by the authorities and the people generally. Steps were taken favoring the founding of a Sanitarium when circumstances will permit of such an undertaking. GCB October 1895, page 571.2
Dr. Kellogg gave a synopsis of what had been done in connection with the Sanitarium enterprise at Boulder, Col. He referred to the special fitness of the location and to the advantages of the salubrious climate, combined with proper hygienic treatment. The main Sanitarium building will soon be ready for patients, the two completed cottages are crowded. GCB October 1895, page 571.3
It was voted to operate the health food bakery at College View under the direction of the Sanitarium at that place, and to apply the profits of the business toward the treatment of charity patients. GCB October 1895, page 571.4
Several of the meetings were largely taken up with the consideration of the Health and Temperance and Medical Missionary work, a deep interest being manifested, and plans were laid to extend and further develop it. GCB October 1895, page 571.5
The Rural Health Retreat at St. Helena, Cal., came in for a share of attention, and reference was also made to what was being done at Portland, Ore. GCB October 1895, page 571.6
In connection with the consideration of the school enterprise at Keene, Texas, it was voted that a power of attorney be granted to Prof. C. B. Hughes, the manager of that school. GCB October 1895, page 571.7
The prices of subscription books received attention, which resulted in the restoration of original rates, the prices of the three books named below being as follows, the arrangement to go into effect January 1, 1896:— GCB October 1895, page 571.8
“PATRIARCHS AND PROPHETS” AND “GREAT CONTROVERSY”
| Cloth, marble | $2 25 |
| Cloth, gilt | 2 75 |
| Library | 3 00 |
| Half morocco (if used) | 3 50 |
| Full morocco | 4 50 |
“BIBLE READINGS”
| Cloth, marble | $2 00 |
| Cloth, gilt | 2 50 |
| Library | 3 00 |
| Half morocco (if used) | 3 50 |
| Full morocco | 4 25 |
The chairman called the attention of the Association to the great need that exists for the establishment of schools in the South in connection with our work, especially among the colored people. He stated that much more had been done by our people for the colored race during the past season than heretofore, and that the result, compared with labor expended, had been highly satisfactory. The speaker did not approve of the plan of colonizing our brethren in certain centers, but favored the proposal of furnishing each company with a Bible worker, who could also act as a teacher, instructing the young and the old. This plan could be carried into effect with a comparatively small outlay of means. The Board viewed with favor the idea to start an industrial school in the South, and recommended that a committee of three should be appointed to select a suitable location for the same. GCB October 1895, page 571.9
It is not possible in the limited space of this report to enumerate all the important matters that were considered in connection with our publishing houses, sanitariums, and schools, not only in the United States, but throughout the world. GCB October 1895, page 571.10
At the close of the session, Brother J. N. Nelson, who has filled the position of Secretary of the Association during the past four years, tendered his resignation, which was accepted, and Brother J. I. Gibson was appointed in his place. It seemed necessary for Brother Nelson to sever his connection with the Association in order that he might devote his entire time to the interests of the Review and Herald Publishing Co., of which he is acting as assistant manager. GCB October 1895, page 571.11