THE ARKANSAS CAMP-MEETING.
By S. H. Lane
The Arkansas camp-meeting was held at Booneville, in the central part of the State, August 9-20; and though one of the best ever held in this State, was not largely attended, there being less than one hundred camped on the grounds. This is excusable, however, as nearly all our people live in the northern part of the State. The citizens who attended were deeply interested in that which was presented, and the message was proclaimed with no uncertain sound. The perfect harmony prevailing among the members of this Conference, is delightful. Fault-finding, criticism, and discord are things of the past, and all now seem to be earnest and united in their endeavor to forward God's work. The membership has been increased by several score, and four new churches were added to the Conference. The tithe has been increased about four hundred dollars, and the tract society has been enabled to pay all its bills, and reduce its debt. Fourteen persons were baptized before the meeting closed. Elder A. E. Field was re-elected president of the Conference. The meetings were characterized by several efforts, in which a goodly number made a start, for the first time, in the service of the Master. Quite a corps of canvassers entered the field to sell our literature, and a colporteur wagon is soon to be started. Elders R. M. Kilgore, superintendent of the district, H. Shultz, and J. E. Jayne, and the writer were present. A deep interest was manifested in our foreign missions, and the district canvassing agent gave some valuable instruction in regard to the home work. All returned to their homes, with renewed zeal and courage, which will certainly result in an advance movement in the work throughout the State. The social seasons were especially good, and the entire meeting was a rich feast of spiritual things.