TO THE INDIANA CONFERENCE.
The time of our annual camp-meeting draws near, and as we realize this our anxiety increases in reference to it. The cause of present truth is young in this State. Thousands have no knowledge of the truths of the third angel's message. Our laborers in the State cannot fill one tithe of the calls they receive for labor. The field is ours, and many are thirsting for light and knowledge in reference to the truth, and when presented hearts are open to receive it. We are extremely anxious that our soon-coming camp-meeting shall prove a grand success. Through the blessing of the Lord, we intend it shall. We are determined to do all on our part, yet, brethren and sisters, our efforts will prove vain unless you do all in your power to assist us. This you can do in many ways. Pray that the blessing of the Lord may attend our meeting. Let each one make it a point to be present unless sickness prevents. At the most, there are but a few Sabbath-keepers in the State, and unless all make especial efforts to be present, our attendance will of necessity be small. In view of this, we hope you will not only come yourselves, but induce many of your friends and neighbors to come. All need the instruction which will be imparted at this meeting, instruction which will not only awaken you, but arouse the backslider, and, accompanied by the Spirit of God, will convert the sinner. We are convinced that in times past we have made a mistake in regard to our camp-meetings, in that we have located them in the country, or some small place, where their influence, under the most favorable circumstances, could be extended over but a small circle outside our own people; and thus our views have not been extensively advertised, as they might have been had we held these meetings where we could have reached the people. The ability of those who speak at our camp-meetings is such as to attract thousands and impress them favorably in regard to the truths we teach. In view of this fact, the importance of the times in which we live, and the solemn truths we hold, so well adapted to the closing scenes of human probation, we believe the time has fully come when the thousands who live in the numerous cities and larger villages of our State should be reached. We have decided to hold the camp-meeting this season at Peru, the county seat of Miami Co. Peru is a city of several thousand inhabitants. It is easy of access by railroad from all parts of the State. The fair ground can be procured. It contains eighty acres of ground. It has a beautiful grove and good water privileges. There are three large houses nicely finished. One of them is capable of seating nearly one thousand persons. In case of rain or cold weather it would render valuable service. Peru is seven miles north of Bunker Hill, where the camp-meeting was held last year. Again let us appeal to you to come to the camp-meeting. You may plead scarcity of means on account of hard times. It is true times are hard, and crops in some portions of the State last season were nearly a failure; yet, notwithstanding this, if you decide in the fear of God, and work to the point, we believe you will be present. If not able to come and bring your families by railroad, come with teams and bring them all. We greatly desire all who can to provide themselves with tents; but those who do not procure tents can be furnished rooms in the buildings, of sufficient capacity to accommodate a large family, for the sum of $4.00. Those who wish to come, and cannot be provided with tents or do not wish rooms, we can furnish room free, so none need remain away on account of not having a place provided. Ample provisions will be made for man and beast. Bro. and Sr. White, and other able speakers, are expected. IND. CONF. COM.