p. 17 | The Manitoba Conference by K. C. RUSSELL

Review and Herald Publishing Association · Takoma Park Station, Washington, D. C. · Jul 21, 1910

The Manitoba Conference

By K. C. RUSSELL

THE annual session of the Manitoba Conference was held in connection with the camp-meeting at Gladstone, June 23 to July 3. The camp was pitched in a beautiful grove, only a few squares from the main part of the town. During most of the meeting, the weather was ideal. The attendance was small at first, but increased toward the close.

Those who were present at the business sessions of the conference will ever remember how the Lord led in the deliberations. It was a source of satisfaction to see, upon the part of those who were in the minority on any question, a willingness to abide by the decisions of the majority. When this principle is disregarded, dissatisfaction and trouble result.

A strong spiritual interest was manifested during the entire meeting. Twenty-one persons gave their hearts to the Lord for the first time, and sixteen than of these were baptized. We shall pray that their baptismal vows will never be forgotten. The young people's meet<span></span>

ings were well attended, and were a blessing to those for whom they were designed. An appeal in behalf of the $300,000 Fund resulted in raising over $1,200 in a short time. A liberal offering for the midsummer foreign mission fund was also taken up on Sabbath, July 2. The book sales exceeded those for any previous year.

In addition to the regular laborers of the conference there were present Elders H. S. Shaw, F. Griggs, R. S. Owen, C. Sulzle, and the writer. Elder C. Nelson was appointed temporary chairman of the executive committee until such time as the Western Canadian Union is able to supply the conference with a president.

Each department of the work received its due share of attention. Steps were taken to enter upon a vigorous campaign in this province for the purpose of enlightening the people concerning the true principles of religious liberty, by preparing, and engaging in a wide circulation of, appropriate literature upon this important subject. A persistent campaign is being carried on by the Lord's Day Alliance for a more rigid enforcement of the already existing Sunday laws.

During the last Sunday afternoon of the meeting, a temperance rally was held, at which a number of the citizens of Gladstone were in attendance. The following resolution was unanimously adopted:—

“Whereas, The liquor traffic is a menace to the peace and welfare of the home, a burden to the province, a curse to the community, and is destructive of the moral foundations of society; therefore,— “Resolved, That we hereby express ourselves as opposed to the liquor traffic, and in favor of municipal, provincial, Dominion, and world-wide prohibition.”

This camp-meeting will mark a new era in the work of God in this conference. All the people returned to their homes with new courage and hope for the future of the work in Manitoba.

K. C. RUSSELL.