A COUNCIL meeting of the ministers and conference committee of the West Michigan Conference was held in Berrien Springs, May 12-14, to consider the work of the coming summer. The advisability of holding a general camp-meeting was fully considered, the consensus of opinion being that it would be better to expend the necessary money and energy needed properly to equip a large camp-meeting in this conference in opening up the work in new fields by tent work. Different localities were mentioned where there appear to be good openings. W. E. Videto, who has been holding meetings in Big Rapids, with some interest, thought it would be a help to the work in that place if a tent could be located there. After some consideration of the subject, it was decided to have a local camp-meeting held there from June 12-21. Brother Fred Brink then spoke of Barryton being a favorable opening for a tent. He has been laboring there, and some have taken their stand for the truth, and he thought the work should be carried forward through the summer by a tent effort. Brother W. D. Parkhurst mentioned several places in his district, among them being Union City, Cassopolis, and Niles, which are favorable openings. It was thought a tent company should consist of two ministers and an organist, and two small tents be given to each company. The tent companies consist of the following persons:— - Fred Brink and R. E. Tefft.
- W. D. Parkhurst and W. H. Heckman.
- M. B. Miller and W. C. Hebner.
- R. E. Harter and W. E. Videto.
The two tent companies consisting of Fred Brink, R. E. Tefft, R. E. Harter, and W. E. Videto are to make all arrangements for, and have charge of, the local camp-meeting at Big Rapids. The school work is to receive special attention by the superintendent, and a good summer’s work is planned for.