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Review and Herald Publishing Association · Washington, D. C. · Aug 31, 1905

FromReview and Herald, Vol. 82, No. 35.

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Manitoba Camp-Meeting

By Mrs. Jessie L. Adams

THE annual camp-meeting and conference was held July 20-25, in a pleasant place about twelve miles from Winnipeg. A large number of our people from all parts of this field gathered early at the meeting. This is said to be the largest meeting held in this field, and undoubtedly it was one of the best. From the very first, it was apparent that the Spirit of the Lord was present.
The weather was favorable during the greater part of the meeting, and there were heard many expressions of gratitude to God for his goodness and for the many spiritual blessings received. Confessions were made, and many re-consecrated themselves to the Lord and his service. There was a good attendance of those not of our faith at the evening services, at which some of the leading doctrinal points were presented.
Besides the conference laborers, Elder R. A. Underwood, Prof. A. E. Doering, and S. A. James were present during the entire meeting, and worked for the interests of the different branches of the work.
Two churches were admitted to the conference, one of eighteen members being largely the result of two books sold by one of our faithful canvassers. The other church has a membership of sixteen. The different branches of the work were carefully considered, and plans laid for each during the coming year. Much interest was manifested in the educational work, and the report of this work was indeed a good one from every standpoint. The financial report shows all obligations paid to date. It was voted to build a suitable addition to the present building to accommodate the students.
The report of the treasurer showed that the finances of the conference were in good condition. The tithe had increased $1,681.29 during the year. The tract society had a good report of missionary work done, and the provincial agent’s report was one of interest. This report called attention to the work of our faithful missionaries, and showed an average of eighty-seven cents an hour for work done, and ninety-five per cent of orders delivered. Six young men are engaged in this work.
Eight new Sabbath-schools had been organized during the year, and the donations to missions showed a substantial increase.
The following-named officers were elected for the year: President, W. M. Adams; Vice-President, C. J. Kunkel; Secretary and Treasurer, Mrs. Jessie L. Adams; Educational Secretary, O. A. Hall; Health and Temperance Secretary, W. Adams; Provincial Agent, Robt. S. Greaves; Sabbath-school Secretary, Mrs. Jessie L. Adams.
Credentials were granted to W. M. Adams, C. J. Kunkel, Neil McGill, J. C.Christensen, F. H. Conway; ministerial licenses to John R. Peters, O. A. Hall; missionary licenses to Barbara Purdon, Mrs. Jessie L. Adams, Robt. S. Greaves.
On Sunday eight were baptized in the Red River by Elder McGill. The meeting indeed was a feast to those present, and all returned to their homes full of courage and with a determination to make the coming year a better one in the service of the Lord.
Mrs. JESSIE L. ADAMS, Secretary.