Quebec Conference and Camp-Meeting
By S. A. Farnsworth
THIS meeting was held at Knowlton, September 1-11. A good representation from all parts of the conference was on the grounds ready for the first meeting. The camp was pitched on a beautiful spot in full view of Brome Lake, in whose clear and sparkling waters sixteen willing souls were buried in baptism, and arose, we trust, to walk in newness of life. Nearly all seemed ready to enter into the spirit of the meeting, and as the stirring message came from the servants of God, giving us new views of the work to be done in this generation, we trust that the minds of all were able more fully to sense the obligations resting upon them. Two tent companies have been in the field this summer. The Knowlton Sanitarium made its first annual report. This institution was opened July 22, 1903. It has been a success from the start, and at present finds itself unable to meet the demands made upon it for suitable accommodations. As this is the only institution of its kind in the Dominion, and as it will be a training-school for nurses to carry forward the work in other parts of the Dominion, it was evident that better facilities should be provided. Acting under the advice of the leading brethren, it was voted to raise four thousand dollars to equip the institution and provide a home for nurses. This conference, though small in numbers, its entire membership being only about two hundred, took it upon themselves to raise one thousand dollars, and then to ask their brethren across the border to help them with the remainder. In the time past both men and means have gone from this conference to help build up nearly all the older institutions, and now as the work in this field is taking a new start and assuming new responsibilities, will this be as bread upon the waters, which shall return after many days? Are there not those who will feel it a privilege to help just at this time? Over four hundred dollars was subscribed at this meeting. All returned to their homes feeling well paid for the effort made, and looking forward to that great meeting when all shall meet around the throne of God.