WISCONSIN CAMP MEETING.
By E. P. B.
It was the privilege of the writer to spend a few days at the Wisconsin camp meeting. It was held in the western part of the State at Eau Claire, in a beautiful park in the suburbs. The meeting was not so large as usual, owing to the location, and the fact that there are to be several other meetings in the central and eastern parts of the State. Wisconsin is a working and growing conference. The brethren realize that not only the spiritual interests of these annual gatherings depend on the active interest manifested on the part of each individual, but also the progress of the message and the work in general throughout the entire conference. During the past year the conference has built and equipped Woodland Industrial School, at a cost of $10,000, free from debt. Tithes, offerings, and the church membership have been increased, and a number of churches organized. As the meeting advanced, the spiritual work and interest deepened. The best of attention was given each phase of the message, as it was presented, the ready response for help and means clearly indicating that the brethren and sisters of Wisconsin were not passive, but active, Christians. In going to and fro, and conversing with those encamped on the ground, we were reminded of the old-time missionary spirit manifested in the work years ago. Especially is this true in reference to the circulation of our bound books and to the missionary canvassing work. There were 415 bound books (more than were ordered) sent to the meeting, including 200 copies of “Perils of the Republic,” by Prof. P. T. Magan. When the brethren and sisters learned of the wonderful truths contained in this work, the entire stock on the ground was disposed of, and another hundred ordered. Several individuals purchased from five to twenty-five copies each to carry with them to their homes for missionary purposes. Also the new book just from the press, by Prof. E. A. Sutherland, president of the Battle Creek College, entitled “Living Fountains or Broken Cisterns,” giving the history of education, and setting forth the true principles and methods of Christian education versus pagan philosophy, reached the grounds before the close of the meeting. This book was much appreciated by the ministers, teachers, and parents, and had a large sale. Every missionary canvasser should secure a copy of “Living Fountains,” and study it carefully. It contains principles that, when understood, will enable you to do better work for the Master.