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PUBLISHED BY
WATCH TOWER BIBLE AND TRACT SOCIETY
CHARLES T. RUSSELL, PRESIDENT
“BROOKLYN TABERNACLE,” 13-17 HICKS ST.,
BROOKLYN, N.Y., U.S.A.

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1915—GENERAL CONVENTION ARRANGEMENTS

Many of our dear readers used their money talent quite liberally last year in connection with Pilgrim Public Meetings, Class Extension Work, the Drama Work, Eureka Drama Work, etc. We are sure that they have no regrets, but are equally sure that many of these will have less opportunity in these directions during the present year. In view of these conditions our present thought is to omit our usual large mid-summer Conventions, which, aside from the cost of preparation, involve all who attend in considerable outlay for railway fare, hotel accommodations, etc. Our Conventions last year must have cost those who attended one hundred thousand dollars at least, notwithstanding the fact that we scattered the Conventions considerably, with a view to shortening the railway journey and the incidental expenses.

We believe that it will be quite to the pleasement of the majority of the friends that a still more economical plan be followed this year, namely, the holding of One-Day Conventions in various convenient localities. We purpose one hundred such Conventions. Indeed, we have already commenced the plan. The Editor makes a loop-trip, taking in a number of places and consuming about ten days for each trip, serving at different cities each day, as far as possible. The Classes thus served communicate with friends in their neighborhood as to the date and place for the assembly. A meeting for the public is arranged usually in the evening, while other services are held throughout the day. In some cases the meetings are prolonged, either beginning the day before or continuing the day after the one on which the Editor gives a public address.

This less expensive plan not only affords cheaper facilities for the friends and permits some to be in attendance who could not take an expensive trip, but, additionally, it gives opportunity for a public witness all over the country, which seems to be well received and to be yielding good fruitage. Those Classes which have made application for public services are always given the preference. Information and inquiries by mail or by wire determine the route (in harmony with the possibilities as respects auditoriums, etc.). It is hoped that by this means the Editor will meet the friends and address the public this summer in places never before visited by him, as well as in others where he has previously been.

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SAN FRANCISCO, CAL., EXPOSITION CONVENTION MAY 29-JUNE 7—OAKLAND AND SAN FRANCISCO

The Panama Expositions at San Diego and San Francisco, California, are arousing considerable interest, especially on the Pacific Coast. The friends at these points are very desirous of having Conventions, believing that they will be convenient for some who may have business as well as spiritual interests calling them in that direction. In harmony with their requests the Editor is laying out a lengthy loop which will have San Francisco as its furthest limit. Incidentally he proposes to stop at quite a number of cities, both going and returning. The following is his proposed itinerary—subject, of course, to the acceptance or rejection of the Classes at the places named:—

May 11—East Liverpool, Ohio.	May 19—Denison, Texas.
” 12—Pittsburgh, Penna.	” 20—Dallas, Texas.
” 13—Cincinnati, Ohio.	” 21—Waco, Texas.
” 14—St. Louis, Mo.	” 22—Houston, Texas.
” 15—Sedalia, Mo.	” 23—San Antonio, Texas.
” 16—Kansas City, Mo.	” 24—El Paso, Texas.
” 17—Coffeyville, Kans.	” 26-29—Los Angeles, etc.
” 18—Oklahoma City, Okla.	” 30—San Francisco, Cal.

 

June 7th will be Bible Students’ Day at the Fair, where Festival Hall has been set apart for their use that day. Brother Russell expects to deliver a public address on Sunday, May 30th, at San Francisco and on Sunday, June 6th, at Oakland. He also expects to be with the Conventioners at Festival Hall, June 7th. Convention arrangements are not fully perfected; but as Brother Russell will have editorial duties and correspondence needing his attention, he will probably speak only once at the Oakland Convention, aside from the two public Sunday addresses here mentioned and the address at Festival Hall, June 7th.

Address communications for information respecting room and board at reasonable rates to I.B.S.A. Committee, Box 473, Oakland, Cal.

THE RETURN JOURNEY IS OUTLINED AS FOLLOWS—Subject to acceptance or rejection by the Classes:

June 8—Sacramento, Cal.	June 20—Pueblo, Colo.
” 10—Portland, Ore.	” 21—Colorado Springs, Colo.
” 11—Tacoma, Wash.	” 22—Denver, Colo.
” 12—Everett and Bellingham, Wash.	” 23—Omaha, Neb.
” 13—Seattle, Wash.	” 24—Chicago, Ill.
” 14—Spokane, Wash.	” 25—South Bend, Ind.
” 15—Helena, Mont.	” 27—Cleveland, Ohio.
” 16—Butte, Mont.	July 4—New York City Temple.
” 18—Cheyenne, Wyo.

 

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DOCTOR JONES PROPOSES EXCURSION

Learning of the above proposal for a series of One-Day Conventions and of the San Francisco-Oakland Eight Days’ Convention, Brother Jones inquired whether or not we would like company. Assured that the companionship of God’s people is always welcome, he notified us of his intention to form a Convention Party. He proposes to charter one or two sleeping cars and to accommodate such of the friends as may be disposed to make this journey. Whoever has any thought of joining Brother Jones’ Excursion Party should address him on the subject at once for full particulars respecting Excursion ticket over this run, sleeping car accommodations and meals en route.

So far from urging any of the friends to take this Convention Trip, we on the contrary suggest that each sit down first and count the cost; that each one considering it make the matter a subject of prayer, that special opportunities for serving the Lord through Eureka Drama, Pilgrim service and otherwise be not neglected, unless for what is believed to be excellent reasons, pleasing to the Lord. Whatever is done should be done speedily, as Brother Jones must negotiate with the railroads, etc. Address Dr. L. W. Jones, Chicago Temple, 700 Wabash Ave., Chicago, Ill.

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— March 15, 1915 —