| 643 $35,773.59; a total amount expended of $34,927.42; leaving a balance on hand of $846.17. Assets of the valuation of property, $30,442.64; with liabilities of $7,397.04, leaving a net valuation of $23,045.60.
The Bishop presented his financial report, which is too lengthy to record in detail. It was referred to a committee consisting of M. T. Short, M. H. Bond, and J. H. Wells, who reported finding the work neatly done and correct.
A resolution was adopted authorizing and empowering Bishop George A. Blakeslee and the business manager of the Board of Publication, David Dancer, to provide room for a church bindery; also a proper office for the Presidency, an office and vault that can be used by the Church Secretary and Recorder, editorial room, and proper office and vault for the Bishop.
The following preamble and resolution regarding the building of a home for the poor was presented and referred to the Bishopric, and they authorized to act in the matter as found practicable:
Whereas, The recognized duty of the church is to care for and provide for the poor; and Whereas, It is admitted that in their scattered condition they can not be cared for as they should be, therefore be it
Resolved, That we now take some active measures towards providing a home for the poor; such a home as will be in accord with the Savior's injunction, "Do unto others as you would that they should do unto you."
The following resolution was adopted, and Presidents Joseph Smith and W. W. Blair were appointed the committee provided for therein: "Resolved that a committee of two be selected by this body to prepare an article representing the faith and principles of the church, for standard encyclopedias and school histories."
The matter of the debt incurred by the Independence Branch in building a house of worship was considered, and the Bishopric was authorized to raise a special fund by taking such steps as should be deemed proper and as may be satisfactorily arranged with the local committee, to discharge the debt and complete the building.
The following resolution regarding the establishment of an
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