Mississippi by James Bellinger

Review and Herald Publishing Association · Tacoma Park Station, Washington, D.C. · Jan 2, 1908

Mississippi

By James Bellinger

AMORY.— No doubt many readers of the REVIEW know something of our effort to establish an industrial school in the State of Mississippi. This at Amory is the only one of its kind in the State.

It has taken some time and effort to do what has been done so far, but we feel that a good beginning has been made, and we can only thank our Heavenly Father for his help and blessing. We are all much interested in this good work, and earnestly pray that it may be a help to the cause of God. Because of lack of help and means the work of building has moved slowly. Being in a warm country, however, we have been able to make good use of a few tents. Our school is now being held in a tent. We hope soon to be in our new building, which is twenty-five by sixty feet, three stories high. The lower floor will be used for schoolroom and dining-room, and the two upper floors will be occupied by students and teachers. We began school with ten students, and by Thursday morning we shall have twenty bright young people who have a desire to fit themselves for usefulness in the Lord's work, and thus help to hasten the glad day when Jesus will come.

Should there be any young men or women (white) in the State of Mississippi who would like to avail themselves of this opportunity to obtain a Christian education, I shall be glad to correspond with them. My address is Amory, Miss. None need apply but those who are free, or are willing to be, from all bad habits, and who are willing to abide by the rules of the school.

The charges are ten dollars a month. Work will be furnished to all who are large enough to earn their way. Cash must be paid for children and those not able to make their expenses.

JAMES BELLINGER.