Nebraska Camp-Meeting by A. J. Cudney

International Tract and Missionary Society · Oakland, California · Oct 1, 1885

FromSigns of the Times, Vol. 11, No. 37.

Nebraska Camp-Meeting.

By A. J. Cudney

THE time for this very important meeting is drawing near. Oct. 14-20 is the time, and Lincoln, the capital of our State, is the place, where the meeting will be held. Lincoln, though not the largest, is the most important city in Nebraska for our work, and we have long been looking forward to the time when meetings could be held under the most favorable circumstances. We think the time has now fully come. There has been a great deal of missionary work done in the city, and as a result a few have been led to embrace the truth. We expect to pitch a large tent in the city about three weeks before the camp-meeting commences, for the purpose of holding a short series of advance meetings.

During the time the advance meetings are being held, there will be a great deal of work to be done in addition to the preaching, and we would like about ten or twelve persons to volunteer to assist us. Those who can come should write me at once. This will be an excellent opportunity to help directly in the work and at the same time attend the meetings, take notes, and receive instruction. The time for one week before the camp-meeting commences will be wholly devoted to instruction in Bible study, canvassing, and missionary work. We expect instruction from the Chicago Mission. There will be a sufficient number of small tents pitched to accommodate all who will be present during the three weeks of advance meetings.

Don't let any one stay away from the meeting on account of it being late in the season. Bring a good supply of clothing, and come warmly clad, so you will be comfortable in case the weather should be a little chilly. I have noticed that in this State, for several years, the month of October has been pleasanter than the month of September. September has usually been a stormy month, while October, though sometimes cool, is free from storms.

This meeting will evidently be the largest we have ever held in the State, hence all should bring tents who can, and those who cannot should order them at once. Address all orders for tents to Nebraska Tract Society, Fremont, Nebraska. Tents complete will be sold at the following low prices: eight ounce wall tents 10x12, $9.00; 12x14, $10.25; 14x16, $13.00. These tents have been pitched a few times, but are in good repair. They can be rented for $2.00, $2.50, and $3.00 each. Lumber for floor from $1.00 to $1.50 extra. In ordering, state whether you wish to buy or rent, and what size you want.

A. J. CUDNEY, Pres.