The record-union., 1891-08-06

has well said: The people who own the
soil will rule it, Then buy homes, build
churches; hang on to the blood of the
race, as the other race does.
Il visited Senator Stanford q few days
since and he told me that Leland STAN
ford University will be opened to all
races and religions. The grand entrance
or arch to this university will be monu-
ment to the progress of civilization,
which will have sculptured thereon the
printing press and such other appropri-
ate representations. Looking through
this arch may be seen the college chapel,
connecting the church with the progress
of civilization, and showing that in COM
ing from the outside world the nearer we
approach civilization the nearer we are to
the church, and that both lie in the same
direction.
Il like California very much, but this
is my last year. Our objects have been
to pay of the debts on our churches and
increase our membership. Brother Tay-
lor at Tacoma has bought property, but
owes 81, 900 on it. Brother Blakney has
bought church property at Seattle and
paid all save 81 100. At Portland we have
members, but no building; there are
many millionaires there, and they charge
too much for dirt in Portland; yet gem
tleman told me that if our members will
raise 81, 600 he will give $1,000, and lady
says she will give another 81 ,0G0. In San
FRANCISCO the debt has been reduced from
$500 to II, ,l0U Los Angeles has paid
81 600 on her debt and secured the prop
erty. Oakland is out Of debt. Sacra-
mento and Stockton don't owe dollar.
Much has been accomplished, and we are
safe all along the line. The membership
has doubled IN the last four years, which
affords US much qualification.
Now, brethren, let US pray that we
may have pleasant session. Let each
realize that he has something to do. Let
each strive to save some soul while we
stay here. May God bless the people,
the State and the Nation, is the prayer ol
your hun'h:a servant"
s-.NDING COMMITTEES.
The following committees were an
nounced by l.. e Chair:
Public MorShip-W. II. Weathers, ID.
r. Jones, J. Z. Dorsey.
Education-G, G. Clark, w. w. Grimes,
d. +. Johnson.
Sunday Schools-John Pointer, L. S.
Blakney, w. w. Grimes.
Missionaries, Circuits and Stations
2. Il. Green, W. II. Weathers o. Sum
merS.
Admissions and Orders-W. II. Wealth
erS, ID. Il. Johnson. John Pointer
First Y ears sStudies-Charles Augustus
w. r. Green, j. r. Dorsey.
Second Years Class-O. Summers, L.
S. Biakney, John Pointer.
Third Years Clasp. r. Green, d. r.
Jones.
Temperance-D. E. Johnson, NJ. a.
Taylor, j. G. Hamilton, Charles Au-
gustus. w. w. Grimes.
Finance-W. II. Weathers, d. r. Jones
O. Summers.
Dollar Money j P. r. Green, John
Pointer
Missionary Money-W. r. Green, NJ.
A. Taylor.
Contingent Moneys. D. Johnson, w.
w. Grimes.
General Conference Delegate Money
j. K. Dorsey, w. X. Chapman.
Minute Money-D. 4. Johnson.
Rev ID. X. Jones was transferred from
Kansas to California and Jordan Allen
from California to Kansas.
REV. A. D. HARRIS SERMON.
AT the afternoon session a sermon was
| delivered by Rev. 4. ID. Harris Of Port
land, Or. He took as his text, MY God
has sent his angels and shut the lions
mouth" from the sixth chapter of Dan
iel, twenty-second verse. The reverend
gentleman discussed III an eloquent man
ner the course and life OF Daniel, and
showed the power of God as manifested
in him through his unceasing faith. He
told OF the characteristics Of the prophet
and OF his loyalty to God in the face OF
threats and humiliations. He urged faith
that would enable all to stand and be
prepared to meet any calamity. Prayer,
he said, is the key that unlocked the
doors OF heaven, and faith is the ladder
by which we climb to the top Of Mount
Pisgah.
at the conclusion of the sermon there
was prayer by Rev. c. w. White Of Ros-
lyn, Wash.
ANIMAL SERMON nv PRIV Dorn-,,,,,,
At the evening session, after prayer by
Rev. q. a. Bailey, Rev. John Pointer OF
Los Angeles delivered the annual ser
mon, which was listened to by large
number of people. His text was: '"The
Lord is good, and His mercy endureth
forever
He opened his remarks by saying that
every individual present had something
to thank God for. All were kept by di-
vine power-through the mercy and
goodness of God, and if for no other
reason, everyone owed thanks to the
Lord for their deliverance. Everyone
present tonight owed debt of gratitude
TO the Creator for his or her subsistence.
The farmer, who sometimes never
thought of worshiping God, should bow
down in times of prosperity and give
thanks to the Maker of the world for not
repelling the sun and rain, the elements
which prevented his crops from wither-
ing.
Rev. Mr.. Pointers sermon greatly i'm
pressed his listeners. At its conclusion
the congregation dispersed.
To-DAY'S SESSION.
The conference will convene again this
morning at o'clock.
In the evening a reception will be
given to the visiting members by the
Sacramento congregation. There will be
a literary entertainment, and refresh
ments viii be served.
Secretary Noble VIII Not Resign.
New YORK, Aug. 5.-A Tribune Sara