General Conference Bulletin No. 2 of the present year was mailed very early. This number has been delayed in order to secure data for the directory. Because of these facts, the interval of time between these two numbers has been unusual. The last number for 1901 will be published early, in order to place the week of prayer readings before our readers in due time. The issue for the first quarter in 1902 may be somewhat delayed, awaiting the arrival of statistical reports covering the year 1901. GCB July 1, 1901, page 560.6
We regret that the nature of the matter to be published in the BULLETIN renders promptness and regularity of publication somewhat difficult of realization. Yet we trust this word of explanation will prepare our subscribers to cheerfully exercise the required degree of patience. GCB July 1, 1901, page 560.7
Promptness on the part of secretaries on whom we must depend will greatly facilitate the work of publishing without delay. Therefore be prompt, fellow secretaries; first, because promptness is right, and also because it is due those whom we serve. GCB July 1, 1901, page 560.8