MISSISSIPPI CAMP-MEETING.
By R. S. Owen
This meeting was held at Hatley, July 26 to August 4. It was an interesting and profitable occasion. Long distances and lack of means kept many away who would gladly have been with us. Our brethren are thinly scattered over the State, and it is difficult to get them together at any one point; yet those who attended came to stay through the entire meeting. From the first, the attendance of the general public was good. The tent was full at nearly every preaching service, and often large numbers outside were listening with marked attention. Six persons were baptized, and nine were received into the Hatley church. After careful consideration, it was unanimously voted to organize a State Conference. Nine different meetings were occupied in considering the various phases of the work, and in organizing. Elder Kilgore presided, and Professor Tenney and Brother Harrison assisted in the organization. All passed off harmoniously, and at the close every one felt that it had been good to be there. Resolutions were adopted which call for enlarged work to be carried on in this field. We trust this will result in great good. The subject of Christian education, as presented by Professor Tenney, was meat in due season to our own people, and was greatly appreciated by all. Brother Pierce is with me, holding meetings in a schoolhouse. God is giving us His Spirit to help in our work. R. S. OWEN.