The South Carolina Camp-Meeting
By C. B. Stephenson
THE South Carolina camp-meeting and conference was held, according to appointment, in Columbia, the capital of the State, August 1-10. The camp was located in a beautiful oak grove near the car line, which made it accessible to the city. The attendance from the outside was very good, and a number have already decided to keep all the commandments of God. Elder W. H. Branson and Brother A. H. Evers will follow up the interest.18 Perfect harmony and good will prevailed throughout the session. The reports showed an encouraging growth during the year. More than one hundred new Sabbath-keepers were added to the conference. The total sale of books and literature amounted to a little over $7,000, which is twice as much as was sold the year before. The financial report indicated a small increase in tithe and offerings. All the laborers had some fruit for their work. The Lord began his special work upon hearts early in the services. The first Sabbath meeting was a great refreshing to all. Elder C. B. Haynes spoke on the promises to the overcomer. The Lord worked in a marked way for the children and youth. I understand that not one left the meeting unconverted. The best wine seemed to come at the last Sabbath service when Elder Branson spoke on the close of probation and the importance of being right with God now. Almost every one came forward and reconsecrated himself to the service of the Master. Sins were confessed and put away. Sunday morning eleven were baptized. One of the most interesting conference meetings I ever attended was held Friday morning, when the resolution upon missions came up for discussion. Though the conference has a small membership, and very little of this world's goods, over $1,000 was pledged to missions, and $200 to home interests. This is the largest donation to the work ever made in this conference. The laborers from outside the conference were Elders J. N. Anderson, Carlyle B. Haynes, V. O. Cole, Prof. H. M. Hiatt, Dr. L. L. Andrews, and the writer. Elder Branson was chosen president; R. M. Carter, A. H. Evers, G. E. Case, and G. F. Turner were associated with him on the committee. Miss Eliza Warner was continued as the secretary and treasurer and Sabbath-school secretary; and Prof. H. M. Hiatt, educational secretary. The outlook for a prosperous year is very bright in this conference. While the believers are few, they are devoted to the work of spreading the last message of love. C. B. STEPHENSON.