CENTRAL CALIFORNIA CAMP-MEETING.
By George W. Reaser
OUR first camp-meeting for the year 1897 was held in the city of Fresno, from April 22 to May 3. The ground was a pleasant location, not far distant from the center of the city; and being surrounded by homes, everything was favorable for a good attendance, which, from the city, was unusually large, and at times the seating capacity of the large pavilion was taxed to its utmost. The interest in the word spoken was very marked, and many expressed a desire to investigate more fully the great principles of truth presented. There was a large gathering of our own people, and many of them expressed themselves to the effect that it was the best meeting they had ever attended. The early morning meetings especially were characterized by the deep movings of the Holy Spirit. Nine willing souls were baptized, and nearly twenty more were to be baptized after returning to their home churches. The weather was unusually favorable. To the Lord belongs, and to him we accord, praise for the manifold blessings received. G. W. REASER.