Union College (Neb.) Institute by CHAS. G. BELLAH

Review and Herald Publishing Association · Takoma Park Station, Washington, D. C. · Jun 11, 1908

Union College (Neb.) Institute

By CHAS. G. BELLAH

ONE of the largest canvassers' institutes ever held by this denomination

A LARGE CANVASSERS’ CLASS AT UNION COLLEGE

The institute opened May 14, and closed May 21. All the State agents from the Central Union Conference, and some from the Northern Union Conference, were present during nearly the entire time. The harmony and union prevailing in our council meetings as well as in the institute work was gratifying indeed. There was no confusion among the students as to books, territory, etc.

Realizing that we have come to the time when our workers must be more thoroughly trained than ever before, we have put forth every effort possible to make their work a success. Foreign-speaking students were carefully drilled in their own, as well as in the English, language. Hence they are going to the field doubly prepared. And those States that already have a large number of workers, are employing assistant State agents, that every canvasser may have efficient field help. Our hope, our prayer, and our purpose is that every student will make a glorious success during the vacation.

Although we had no field day, many books were sold. One woman sold one hundred fifty dollars' worth during the canvassing institute. The photograph does not show all the class, as some were out at that time, and others joined the classes later. I consider this the most successful institute that it has ever been my pleasure to attend. With the devoted consecration and thorough drill that each has had, I am sure we ought not to expect any thing but success.

CHAS. G. BELLAH, Central Union Conference Agent.