Fireside Correspondence School by W. E. Howell

Review and Herald Publishing Association · Takoma Park Station, Washington, D. C. · Sep 15, 1910

Fireside Correspondence School

By W. E. Howell

The Time Is Passing

THE inexorable laws of nature do not vary to meet our individual needs. In stately procession the minutes, hours, and days march by, each with the gold opportunity in his hand for him who will but see and take. Though it sometimes seems that in one sense “time travels in divers paces with divers persons,” yet experience convinces universal man that the poet spoke truthfully when he said,—

“Nae man can tether tide or time.”

The nearest we can come to overtaking time that has left us behind is to make the most of what remains to us.

Now only seventeen days from the date of this paper remain of the time announced until our autumn opening, October 3,—the time in which we have promised to accept all applications for studies in the Fireside Correspondence School, at the old tuition rates. By enrolling within these seventeen days you will save from one seventh to one sixth on your tuition to apply on the next studies you will be sure to want. Better do it, and do it now, that there may be no possible slip in your plans. There is often a slip in so small a matter as putting a cup of water to the lips; a slip in your plan for study this winter would be much more serious than that. Avoid slips by enrolling early. We have extended the time for enrollment at the old rates till November 1 for students outside of the United States and Canada, but we can not do this for any one else.

A steady stream of applications is emptying into our desk daily. The time has come when every one has decided whether or not he can attend a residence school. If not, there is nothing to hinder your attending our school but procrastination; and procrastination will steal away from you not only time, but education, happiness, usefulness, life—if you let it.

Judging from our correspondence, our six new studies are being appreciated. Our old ones are not at all out of date. One of the best evidences that our correspondence work is successful is the fact that our old students are applying for additional subjects.

Remember that our new calendar gives full information on all points, including a list of the instructors; that our doors are open to the admission of students the year round; but that you gain several distinct advantages by enrolling before October 3. And do not forget that time is passing.

Address Fireside Correspondence School, Takoma Park, Washington, D. C. W. E. HOWELL, Principal.