Meeting of the Oakwood School Board by C. B. STEPHENSON

Review and Herald Publishing Association · Takoma Park Station, Washington, D.C. · May 20, 1915

Meeting of the Oakwood School Board

By C. B. STEPHENSON

According to appointment, the Oakwood School Board met in Huntsville, April 27. A joint meeting of the committees of the Southeastern and Southern Union Conferences was held at the same time. We were glad to have with us Elders I. H. Evans, W. T. Knox, and F. Griggs.

A number of items of important business were transacted, among which was the election of the faculty for next school year. Only a few changes were made in the present faculty.

The school grounds and the farm were in a splendid condition. Everything was clothed in the beauty of spring. Our farmer, Brother Swofford, has about one hundred and fifty acres in cultivation. There is every indication of a good fruit crop, which means much to the school.

The foundation of the new dormitory is laid, and the contract will soon be let for the work above the foundation. We hope to have the building ready for the opening of the school this fall. It will be steam-heated, and we hope lighted with electricity.

A very interesting canvassing class was begun by Brethren Dillon and Davis on April 29. About twenty students are studying to prepare themselves to sell the printed page. These students will spend the summer vacation selling books in the different conferences. Some will work for a scholarship. This plan offers a splendid opportunity to make one's way through school, while at the same time it gives a valuable training. “Those who reject the privilege of fellowship with Christ in service, reject the only training that imparts a fitness for participation with him in his glory.” “To every one who offers himself to the Lord for service, withholding nothing, is given power for the attainment of measureless results.” May the Lord bless the efforts of these young people.

C. B. STEPHENSON.