Among the Schools by F. G.

Review and Herald Publishing Association · Takoma Park Station, Washington, D. C. · Dec 17, 1914

Among the Schools

By F. G.

A RECENT visit to our schools in New England and Canada revealed a very encouraging condition of the school work in this part of the country.

South Lancaster Academy has the largest enrollment that it has ever had at this time of year, and this is the more remarkable owing to the fact that on account of the war many of the factories in the portion of the United States from which the students of this academy come are closed. South Lancaster Academy is continually strengthening its work. The fine normal school building which has been erected and equipped during the last two years is a great addition to the work of the school. The new physical and chemical laboratories greatly strengthen this phase of the work. There is a spirit of progress and thrift manifested throughout all that pertains to the school.

At Williamsdale, Nova Scotia, we found the work in a very flourishing condition. The class work being conducted is strong and thorough. The spirit in the school is a most commendable one. Already there has been a large baptism, and there is a noticeable spirit of industry and sobriety on the part of the students. The farm has produced well this past year, and there is every evidence that the school will make a good financial showing as the result of this year's work. And here, again, this is the more commendable in view of the fact that the war conditions have prevented a number of students from attending the school. The people in this part of Canada have reason to be grateful for this good school.

The union conference school for the Eastern Canadian Union is at Oshawa, Ontario. It is very beautifully situated on about 235 acres of excellent farming and grazing land. The building is on an elevation overlooking Lake Ontario, the city of Oshawa, and a fine reach of farm lands. It is excellently adapted to its work, provision being made for separate dormitories for the young men and women, as well as for the classrooms. The outlook for this school is indeed a bright one.

The Fernwood Academy, located at Quaker Bridge, N. Y., has a full complement of students, and the same earnest spirit is found here as in our other schools. The accommodations for the school at this place are inadequate to the demands made upon it. The dormitory provisions have not been sufficient for the enrollment this year, and it has been necessary to place students in homes in the vicinity.

These schools, which we have visited, seem to be in keeping with the reports which we are receiving from our schools throughout the North American Division. There is a large increase in attendance, and a splendid spirit of consecration.

F. G.