Opening of South Lancaster Academy
By Frederick Griggs
THE twenty-fourth year of South Lancaster Academy began Wednesday morning, September 20. There were present about fifteen more students than last year. There were more than this number in the Home above that of last year, consequently, as far as numbers are concerned, the outlook is good. We have, however, been somewhat hindered in the beginning of our work, owing to the fact that the one whom we had hoped to have for our preceptor and teacher of science, was unable to be with us. Accordingly, Prof. Harmon Lindsay has been secured for this work. Professor Lindsay has had considerable experience in connection with the school work in South Africa. We have also secured the services of Prof. W. A. Wilbur as teacher of stenography. Professor Wilbur has had many years' experience as a teacher of this subject, and brings to the school an experience and ability which, we believe, will be highly valued by our patrons. We had very pleasant chapel exercises at the opening. A goodly number of teachers and students spoke in thankfulness for the privilege of again beginning a year's work, and the importance of the school and its work in the closing of this world's history.22There seems to be a very helpful spirit on the part of all connected with the school. The classes have been organized, and the work has begun in earnest, so we now look for a very prosperous year. FREDERICK GRIGGS.