Ninth Annual Convention of Southern Workers by E. A. Sutherland

Review and Herald Publishing Association · Takoma Park Station, Washington, D. C. · Aug 10, 1916

Ninth Annual Convention of Southern Workers

By E. A. Sutherland

August 31 to September 5

TWELVE years ago a small company of teachers began an inconspicuous work at Madison, Tenn., for the mountain people of the South. From this nucleus, teachers went out into other sections, starting rural schools. The work was done quietly; but as the numbers grew, it became necessary to hold annual gatherings for study and counsel. At first these meetings were attended only by those immediately concerned. But their influence has extended until today it reaches the very center of the nation's educational work. Among other men of prominence who will attend the Madison convention this year, is Mr. H. W. Foght, United States specialist in rural school practice, who writes as follows:—

“I am glad to accept your invitation to be present at your conference of rural school-teachers to be held August 31 to September 5. In order to get as much good out of this for myself as possible, I shall try to be with you the entire four days of the session.”

Dr. Claxton, United States Commissioner of Education, after arranging for Mr. Foght to attend the convention, says:—

“I wish it were possible for me to come myself. I should like very much to have the opportunity of hearing the reports that will be made.”

Seventh-day Adventists have been blessed above all people in the gift of great educational truths through the Spirit of prophecy. And the demonstration of these principles is today attracting the attention of men of the world who have long been familiar with the popular system of education, and who are looking for something better. This coming convention is for those who have this same ambition. A cordial invitation is extended to all who desire to help in the South by starting self-supporting mission schools and centers in this section. We shall be glad to give you details. Address us at Madison, Tenn.

E. A. SUTHERLAND.