INTERNATIONAL SABBATH SCHOOL ASSOCIATION

Minneapolis, Minn., Nov. 1. 1888.MMM 398.11

The association met at 9 a. m.MMM 398.12

Prayer by G. B. Starr. The minutes of the last meeting were read and approved.MMM 398.13

Resolution No. 11 was then read, and after some discussion upon its merits it was adopted. Resolution 12. was carried without discussion. Nos. 13 and 14 with a little change were passed by unanimous vote.MMM 398.14

The corresponding secretary made an interesting report. One gentleman from the west coast of Africa wrote as anxiously desirous of becoming a colporter.MMM 398.15

In Australia and Pitcairu they are acquainting themselves with our manner of work, and have been furnished with supplies. Switzerland and South America are falling into line. Have written to the isolated schools and have heard from several of them. A lady from Oregon wished to know how to start a Sunday school. Letters were received from Georgia, and one from France.MMM 398.16

The following resolution was offered and adopted.MMM 398.17

Whereas, There is an urgent call from all parts of the field for a paper wholly devoted to the interests of the children,MMM 398.18

Resolved, That we request the Review and Herald to adapt their excellent paper, the Youth’s Instructor, to meet this want.MMM 398.19

A number of interesting questions were read and answered by the president of the association.MMM 398.20

While the answering of questions was in progress a motion to adjourn was offered and carried.MMM 398.21