Thief River Falls (Minn.) Camp-Meeting
By M. B. Vankirk
The local camp-meeting appointed to be held at this place opened on time, but with a smaller attendance than was expected. However, this did not detract from the spirituality of the meeting; for the testimony of all present was to the effect that this meeting was a time of rich blessing to them. Our brethren living in this part of the State are widely scattered, and many of them are not blessed with much of this world's goods, yet they have a deep love for the truth. The hearts of the laborers were made glad to see the hearty response when the different needs of the cause in Minnesota were presented, and the gifts made at this meeting represent a real sacrifice on the part of the givers. Among the laborers present may be mentioned Elder H. S. Shaw (president of the conference), P. A. Hanson, M. S. Reppe, W. W. Ruble (the canvassing agent), and Ella Merickle (the Sabbath-school secretary), and the writer. The children's meetings were in charge of Sister Merickle, and the work for the youth was in charge of Brother Ruble and the writer. One singular feature of the meeting was the large proportion of young people encamped on the ground, the majority of those present being youth. As the needs of the school enterprise were discussed, there was a special interest18manifested by the youth. They gave pledges, and agreed to help in its establishment in every way in their power. The sum of $55.15 was raised for this enterprise, the larger portion coming from these young people. The evening services were arranged to make prominent the special features of our faith. A good congregation from the city assembled each evening, and gave excellent attention to the truths preached. On Sunday afternoon seven youth were buried in baptism by Elder Shaw in the Thief River. These gave evidence of consecration to the Lord's service. May God's blessing richly attend this part of the field.