HUMBOLDT COUNTY CAMP-MEETING.
By N. C. McClure
This meeting was held at Fortuna, about twenty-five miles from Eureka, on the E. R. & E. R. R., commencing August 21, and lasting till the 1st of September. There were thirty-five tents on the ground, and about eighty campers. From the first meeting to the close there was a feeling of earnestness pervading the minds of the brethren; and although some came to the ground very much discouraged, the Spirit of the Lord came in and confessions were made that lifted the cloud that hung so heavily, and many went away rejoicing in the goodness of God. There was a good outside attendance every night, and the best order was maintained, and special interest was manifested in the subjects presented. During the day practical instruction for our people occupied the time, and at night doctrinal subjects. The community rented and paid for the grounds we occupied, furnished good water without charge, and by every means in their power made it pleasant for us. The Sabbath-school the first Sabbath numbered eighty, and the second Sabbath one hundred and two. Donations both Sabbaths, for South American Mission, were $27.35. The speakers at the meeting were Elder H. A. St. John, Prof. G. W. Rine, R. A. Morton, and the writer. At the close of the meeting a vote was taken whether there should be another camp-meeting held in Humboldt, in 1891, and the unanimous decision was to ask the Conference to give another, at such time and place as may be deemed most expedient by the Conference Committee. The camp broke after breakfast Monday, September 1, the brethren and sisters going home in good spirits, and with renewed faith in the speedy accomplishment of the work of the message, and the soon fulfillment of the promises to Israel. N. C. McClure. Fortuna, Cal., September 1, 1890.