p. 16 | Report of the Maritime Camp Meeting

Review and Herald Publishing Association · Takoma Park Station, Washington, D. C. · Aug 12, 1915

Report of the Maritime Camp Meeting

By C. M. Sorenson

THE annual conference and camp meeting of the Maritime Conference were held in Halifax, Nova Scotia, June 7-13. The meeting of the conference was preceded by a workers' meeting of four days' duration. All the conference laborers, including the colporteurs, attended this meeting. Harmony and unity prevailed as the laborers sought the Lord for his blessing, and studied how they might better carry forward the work.

On Monday morning the conference

opened. The churches were well represented by their delegates and members. Two new churches had been raised up during the year, and were received into the conference.

The treasurer's report showed that the conference had paid in its full share of offerings, and there was a determination to do even better the coming year.

The conference president, Elder M. M. Hare, had been called to bear other responsibilities, and Elder George H. Skinner had been chosen to fill out the unexpired term. Elder Skinner has the confidence of the people and of his laborers, and at this conference was elected president. No important changes in the officers were made, except in the case of Sister Lulu Van Buskirk, who has efficiently served as secretary and treasurer for several years. On account of the state of her health, it was thought best to release her, that she might have the benefit of a more favorable climate for a time.

The Williamsdale Academy is doing good work under the direction of Prof. L. O. Machlan. Steps were taken to install a new water system and make other needed improvements in the school property. Several of the class of this year are working for scholarships, and expect to continue their education at the union conference school at Oshawa, Ontario.

The attendance of the citizens of Halifax was good, and Elder D. J. C. Barrett and a company of helpers are continuing the effort. In addition to the conference laborers, Elder M. M. Campbell, the president of the Eastern Canadian Union, and the writer were present.

C. M. SORENSON.