The Committee on Resolutions presented to the department a further report. Also in connection with this they read two memorials, one from the Holland brethren and one from the Chinese brethren.GCB June 1, 1909, page 235.5

Both the report and the memorials, after receiving due attention, were adopted and referred to the Committee on Plans and Finance, and when considered by this committee will appear in the BULLETIN.GCB June 1, 1909, page 235.6

Elder L. H. Christian thought that two union conference presidents in whose territory are found the bulk of foreign peoples ought to be added to the North American Foreign Department.GCB June 1, 1909, page 235.7

Elder G. F. Haffner expressed himself in favor of some kind of fund provided from the West, whereby laborers coming to the East might be supported. Heretofore the laborers sent to the East have been supported by appropriations handed out year by year, but such a method is too uncertain. When the end of the year comes, the laborer does not know whether the appropriation will be continued or not. What was needed, he thought, was a stable, definite fund, not running out year by year.GCB June 1, 1909, page 235.8

Elder Mortensen said that the support of the Swedish laborers in the East is one of the hardest problems he has had to meet. He thought that what is needed to meet this difficulty is a system of regular gifts, and then at times there ought also to be special collections necessary to meet special demands.GCB June 1, 1909, page 235.9

All resolutions were adopted unanimously. This being taken as the final report of the Committee on Resolutions, it was moved and carried that the department adjourn to the call of the chair.GCB June 1, 1909, page 235.10

SABBATH-SCHOOL DEPARTMENT

WASe

Eighth Meeting, May 31, 8 A. M.

A call was made for a report of the committee on Sabbath-school finances, and a resolution introduced recommending that our Sabbath-schools give all their donations to missions. The resolution was discussed by several, and passed without a dissenting vote. The discussion emphasized the fact that it was not designed to oppress small schools or those whose members have but limited means. It was urged that the schools supply themselves with that which is needed to conduct the school in the proper way, but recognition was also given to the fact that there is no virtue in the placing of money for supplies in the Sabbath-school contributions which ought to be set apart for missions. Even if that portion which is put in the Sabbath-school contribution envelope is much less than formerly, it would be better to give all to missions, and to provide the supplies from means not thus given.GCB June 1, 1909, page 235.11

The special topic for the day was “Children’s Meetings at Camp-meeting.” Mrs. Vesta J. Farnsworth gave a most helpful talk on this subject. If there is any work that requires thoughtful, careful, earnest preparation, it is that which should be done for the children at the camp-meetings. The need for a suitable place for such meetings, for pleasant surroundings, for well-prepared plans, for carefully prepared lessons, and for the appointment of suitable helpers, was impressively set forth. The need for heart preparation on the part of the one in charge was also impressed. Those who carry heavy burdens in this line of work must be willing to forego the pleasure of attending meetings which would be of interest to them. The instruction given in such meetings should be that which will lead the children to God. They should not only be entertained, but they should be led to recognize their duty to the Lord, and urged to give their hearts to him. The children’s tent is not a proper playground for the children between meetings. They should be taught reverence.GCB June 1, 1909, page 235.12

Sister Ella Merickel led the discussion, and in addition to emphasizing the need for preparation on the part of those who take such responsibility, she spoke of her plan of furnishing lessons to those who were chosen as helpers. She also presented several devices for interesting the children in memory verses.GCB June 1, 1909, page 236.1

The attendance was excellent, and the interest all that could be desired.GCB June 1, 1909, page 236.2

MEDICAL MISSIONARY DEPARTMENT

WASe

Sixteenth Meeting, May 31, 8 A. M.

In accordance with the motion of yesterday morning, the discussion was continued on the topic of “Drug Medication.” Dr. W. A. George expressed the wish that in the discussion of this topic we avoid any radical position.GCB June 1, 1909, page 236.3

Dr. G. H. Heald called attention to an article in The Journal of the American Medical Association, May 15, entitled “Pharmacologic Fetishisms,” which was written by a professor of pharmacology in one of the Washington medical colleges. This paper goes on to show that many of the drugs relied upon by a large proportion of the medical profession are worse than useless in the treatment of the diseases for which they are used.GCB June 1, 1909, page 236.4

Dr. H. F. Rand gave instances showing how hydrotherapy is successful in the treatment of malaria, even in cases where quinin has been unsuccessful.GCB June 1, 1909, page 236.5

Dr. Lauretta Kress had been tempted only once to give a sedative in sleeplessness, but she resisted the temptation, and as a result of personal effort and prayer; the patient obtained six hours’ sleep. It afterward occurred that the patient at the time was under conviction, and during the prayer yielded her heart to God. Had the doctor given the sedative, the effect would have been only temporary so far as the sleep was concerned, and the patient would probably never have accepted the truth.GCB June 1, 1909, page 236.6

Dr. D. H. Kress: Drugs often give the appearance of immediate relief which is only deceptive. Older and more experienced physicians see the after-effect, and become very skeptical about the use of drugs. The Lord tells us to educate away from drugs. If we prayed more, there would be more good accomplished in the healing of the sick, and more souls would be won to Christ.GCB June 1, 1909, page 236.7

Dr. H. F. Rand, being requested to outline briefly his treatment for malaria, said: 1 Clean out the alimentary tract; 2 by means of cool treatments, stimulate the white blood-cells to destroy the plasmodium. I begin about sixteen hours ahead of the expected chill, giving treatments every hour until the time of the chill. The treatments should be adjusted to the reactionary power of the patient. If there is a chill at all, it will be very slight. Rarely if ever is there a second chill.GCB June 1, 1909, page 236.8

Dr. V. L. Fisher: Though there is more difficulty in using hydrotherapy outside of the sanitarium, if a physician will first educate himself in these lines and carefully educate his patients, he can accomplish a great deal. The greatest difficulty is in the treatment of patients who have been under a physician giving large doses of powerful drugs.GCB June 1, 1909, page 236.9

Dr. Butterbaugh: In outside practise one has very much more difficulty in using hydrotherapy; for instance, if one has a number of patients several miles apart, he can not be there to personally supervise the hydrotherapy; and to trust it to the family would often be worse than useless. In such cases I do not see how we could get along without quinin.GCB June 1, 1909, page 236.10

Dr. Olive Ingersoll mentioned cases of malaria in which the patient was not strong nor able to take vigorous treatment, stating that in her experience, such cases had responded more successfully to a combined hot water and dietetic treatment than to cold-water treatment.GCB June 1, 1909, page 236.11

Dr. David Paulson: “The way we regulate ourselves to drugs is what distinguishes us from other physicians.” He related an experience in a hospital where half of the malarial fever cases were treated by himself and Dr. D. H. Kress with water treatments, and the other half with the usual methods, employing quinin. Not only did their cases respond better than the others, but certain advanced cases turned over to them by the other physicians as undesirable, were successfully treated by means of hydrotherapy. Replying to a question concerning the use of mercury in cases of syphilis, he said, “Syphilis is not a physiological disease. I know of no natural cure for an unnatural disease.” He spoke of vaccination, of antitoxin treatment for diphtheria, and of other similar methods, as being an artificial means of supplying properties which the body provides for itself when in a state of health. For this reason, the use of such methods should not be classed as drug medication.GCB June 1, 1909, page 236.12

Others spoke of the need of educating away from the use of drugs, and of the great need of a medical school of our own, in which young students can learn at the beginning to use rational methods instead of depending on the use of drugs.GCB June 1, 1909, page 236.13

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