Yankton (S. D.) Camp Meeting
By L. A. Hoopes
THIS meeting was held June 9-15 in a beautiful grove. Services were conducted in the English, German, and Scandinavian languages. Daily meetings were held for the youth and children. Early in the meeting an opportunity was given for all to consecrate themselves to God, and there was a general and hearty response on the part of both old and young. This interest continued throughout the meeting, the brethren remaining until its close, and their numbers being continually increased by the arrival of others. About ten willing souls followed their Lord in baptism. Various interests of the cause of present truth, both local and general, were considered. Professor Tenney, of Graysville Academy, was present, and presented the needs of the cause in the Southern field. The brethren responded by giving of their means. Elder S. H. Lane presented the missionary-acre plan for the establishment of a medical missionary college for the denomination. The plan was cheerfully accepted by the brethren present. Elder L. Johnson laid before the meeting the plan of getting19out a special double number of the two Scandinavian papers. The plan was heartily indorsed, and several thousand orders were taken. College View Sanitarium and Union College were represented by Dr. George and the writer. There is a widespread interest in these institutions throughout this conference. The doctor's work was much appreciated on the grounds. The educational work received special attention. The conference laid definite plans for an intermediate industrial school for the South Dakota Conference. There are many young people in this conference, and it is truly gratifying to see them preparing for labor in the Lord's cause. The ministers of the conference who were present were: N. W. Allee, J. H. Rogers, Chas. Burman, O. P. Norderhus, and N. M. Jorgensen who recently came from Iowa. Taken as a whole, this was one of the best meetings that it has been my privilege to attend. L. A. Hoopes.