Williamsdale (Nova Scotia) Academy by E. E. GARDNER

Review and Herald Publishing Association · Takoma Park Station, Washington, D. C. · Jul 8, 1909

Williamsdale (Nova Scotia) Academy

By E. E. GARDNER

THE fourth year of this school closed June 1, the first commencement program being rendered the evening before, in the presence of the largest gathering of neighbors and patrons of the school since our work was started here. One lady and three gentlemen students completed the work outlined in our calendar for the four-years' course of study.

One of this first graduating class will serve as teacher in the school next year. Another has engaged to take the missionary training course in the New England Sanitarium, at Melrose, Mass.; and the two remaining members enter South Lancaster Academy for further preparation to do service in the Master's cause.

Though the attendance has not yet equaled the capacity, the work had been crowned with results gratifying to those who have hoped, prayed, and sacrificed for the success of this first departmental institution of the Lord's planting in the Maritime Conference.

From two to five not of our faith have attended the school each year. In almost every case this class of students became interested in our principles, joined one of the regular Bible classes, and eagerly accepted every truth as it was comprehended.

Our fourth year closed with but two of our number who had not formally declared their allegiance to Christ; and two young men who had previously yielded their hearts to the Lord, requested baptism the last Sabbath of the school year. Twelve or more of Canada's young people are now canvassing in the Maritime Conference under the leadership of a native agent, the greater number of whom hope thus to support themselves in school another year. May the Lord be gracious to these young people, and give them appropriate words to speak to the people, that much good may result from the summer's effort, and others be encouraged to engage in the distribution of our good literature.

Brother I. J. Gault will make some needed improvements during the vacation, and direct the work of three young men of the school who are employed on the farm for the summer.

The outlook for the school the coming year is promising, a goodly number of young people not yet in attendance having plans to enter next year. Will not all who know the value of early training for usefulness look out the youth who should be in our schools, and so counsel them, and otherwise assist if need be, that our rooms and classes may be well filled henceforth?

Prof. W. J. Blake, of good experience in the education of the youth, will be the principal. Let all who desire full information, address Williamsdale Academy, Williamsdale East, Nova Scotia, for new catalogue. E. E. GARDNER.