The Maple Plain (Minn.) Camp-Meeting
By K. C. RUSSELL
We desire to report further features of the Minnesota camp-meeting which have not appeared in the reports that have already been written. The educational work occupied its share of the conference, and steps were taken to erect a much-needed building on their school farm; this will be known as the Maplewood Academy. The large number of noble young people in attendance at the camp-meeting was a strong argument that Minnesota should have a school where these young men and women can be quickly educated for active service in advancing the third angel's message. A fund was started at this meeting for the purpose of erecting their building, to which a liberal amount was subscribed. We believe the loyalty which has characterized our people in Minnesota in every other good work will not be lacking in responding to this enterprise. The church-school work was ably discussed by a number of the church-school workers of that conference who could speak from experience. We were surprised to see such a large number of church-school teachers in this conference. The ordination service which took place the last Sabbath of the meeting was a most impressive one. Preceding the ordination, the candidates were called upon to speak a few words. The testimonies borne gave evidence to all that no mistake had been made in recommending these brethren to be set apart to the sacred calling of the gospel ministry. "We feel assured that our brethren and sisters in this conference will stay up the hands of these consecrated workers as they go forth on their mission of love, hearing good tidings to those in darkness. We were gratified at the interest shown by those in attendance at this meeting in the work at Washington. Elder O. O. Bernstein was elected Religious Liberty secretary, and we bespeak for this department of the work in that State a vigorous campaign. The medical work as a part of the message, and how it can be united with the evangelistic work in our public efforts, was clearly set forth by Drs. W. A. George and E. P. Hawkins. Brother J. S. James, the Northern Union general canvassing secretary, was present, and rendered most valuable help in awakening new enthusiasm and interest in the canvassing work. The work in South America was presented by Elder J. W. Westphal, whose services were appreciated. The people responded to the interest of the work in that field with a liberal offering. The mission work in China was presented by Elder J. N. Anderson, and we are sure from the interest manifested in his accounts of this field that Minnesota will be a warm supporter of this mission field as well as others. Elder Smith Sharp presented the needs of the Southern field, to which there was a liberal response. Public services were held regularly in a separate tent in both the Scandinavian and German languages. The last Sabbath was a most glorious day for the camp, and one long to be remembered, for the Holy Spirit was present with great power, which was demonstrated by souls yielding and reconsecrating their lives to the service of the Master. We believe this camp-meeting will mark a new era for the cause in Minnesota, both for our public workers and for our people in general.