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Review and Herald Publishing Association · Takoma Park Station, Washington, D. C. · Dec 16, 1909

Florida

The annual camp-meeting for the colored believers in Florida was held at Winter Park, November 4-14. Prior to the camp-meeting, Elder J. W. Manns, our Florida worker, held a two-weeks' tent-meeting. This aided largely in securing a good attendance at the night services.

The attendance of our own people was about sixty. Excellent help from our Southeastern Union Conference was supplied in the person of Elder M. C. Strachan, field secretary. The president of the Florida Conference, Elder R. W. Parmele, also his wife, Dr. Parmele, spent a few days at the camp, and their instruction was greatly appreciated. Brethren J. O. Cole and E. R. Button conducted a canvassers' institute, from which several workers went out.

When Elder Strachan, in one of our meetings, explained the general plan of operation for the Negro Department, there was a hearty, loyal response on the part of all our brethren and sisters, and all pledged a more earnest and liberal support to the work in the future than they had given in the past. A very liberal offering was taken up to be credited to the local department.

On the morning of the last day of the camp one of Florida's beautiful lakes was selected for the baptismal service. A large crowd witnessed the burial of eight dear souls. Four adults of Winter Park took their stand for the truth, and many others are in the valley of decision. The ordinances of the Lord's house were celebrated on the last day of the camp. In fact, that entire day was a day of great joy and blessing to the campers and to the people of Winter Park.

Perfect harmony and unity prevailed throughout the meeting. All felt the abiding presence of the Holy Spirit, and

returned to their homes with a greater zeal to work in the Master's cause. Elder J. W. Manns followed up the interest one week longer. Let us all remember in our prayers the interested ones at Winter Park.

ALMA CROOKE, ELLA SANKS.

PENSACOLA.— Last May Brother J. H. Lawrence and the writer pitched a tent in this city. God blessed our labors, and as a result, after about twelve weeks, over thirty persons signed the covenant. We then secured a hall in which to hold weekly services. Soon after this, Brother Lawrence was called to Montgomery.

Recently a few other persons have accepted the Sabbath truth. We now have a company of thirty-eight Sabbath-keepers. There is still quite an interest, and the outlook is very encouraging. Pray for us. G. E. PETERS.