PUBLISHING DEPARTMENT HEADQUARTERS

W. A. Spicer, C. P. Bollman, I. H. Evans, C. M. Snow, T. E. Bowen

The gymnasium of the Foreign Mission Seminary has been fitted up as headquarters for this department. It is a large, pleasant room 36 x 40 feet. Half of the room is divided into stalls, artistically decorated, in which are displayed the publications from all the denominational publishing houses in all languages.GCB May 19, 1909, page 74.7

A pyramid has been built up in the midst of the display, on the sides of which are represented the manufacturing department. Books, periodicals, and tracts are shown in their various stages of manufacture, with many of the materials and implements used in the work. The steam coils which run around the gymnasium are effectively decorated with hundreds of our ten-cent magazines.GCB May 19, 1909, page 74.8

The other half of the room is used for convention meetings, and for desks and tables for the use of officers and members. This room is used exclusively by the Publishing Department. All the members seem to feel at home, and are a happy, courageous band of workers. E. R. PALMER.GCB May 19, 1909, page 74.9

Thus far the conference has been favored with almost ideal weather. Now that the camp is pitched, a little rain would be welcomed.GCB May 19, 1909, page 74.10

The new concrete bridge over the Sligo, while not fully completed, has been thrown open for both footmen and teams. It is not less than thirty feet higher than the old bridge and makes the approach to the grounds much easier than formerly.GCB May 19, 1909, page 74.11

The city papers are publishing excellent reports of the Conference from day to day. Telegraphic reports also are appearing in the papers of other cities. The Woman’s Tribune published quite a long report a few days ago, with several illustrations.GCB May 19, 1909, page 74.12

It has been found that the hour from 8 to 9 A. M., does not afford time enough for full discussion of the various important questions upon which papers are read in the departmental meetings. Possibly this is especially true of the Religious Liberty Department. It has been decided therefore to hold a four-days Religious Liberty convention following the close of the Conference proper. It is to be regretted that all can not remain to participate in the work of this convention.GCB May 19, 1909, page 74.13