The Washington Training College
THE following resolutions were adopted by the constituency of this institution at the first annual meeting held during the recent conference:— Whereas, It has seemed good to the Lord to direct that a school be established at this place; and,— Whereas, Substantial advancement has been made in carrying out this instruction under circumstances that have been peculiarly favorable; therefore,— Resolved, That we express our appreciation of the mercy and blessing bestowed upon us, both in the work of construction and in operating the school during the brief session recently closed. Whereas, A definite and positive work has been assigned to the Washington Training College in the education and training of young men and women, preparatory to entering the work of the gospel message, and,— Whereas, Instruction has been given by the servant of the Lord that the school must be thoroughly equipped for carrying out the work assigned it, and,— Whereas, The buildings now erected are inadequate for the accomplishment of this end; therefore,— Resolved, That the work of erecting a college building be undertaken at once, and pushed to completion as rapidly as funds will permit. Whereas, The Washington Training College has been established to educate men and women, and not children; therefore,— Resolved, That the moral support and earnest co-operation of the College be extended to the Takoma church in the establishment of a suitable church-school for the accommodation of the youth and children of parents who are brought here to carry forward the work now being established. Whereas, The Washington Training College has been established to train missionaries for work in all parts of the world, and,— Whereas, The College offers superior advantages because of its location at the headquarters of our work where the students have the advantage of constant association with those who are shaping the policy of the denominational work, and of meeting missionaries who are passing to and from their fields; therefore,— Resolved, That we ask the co-operation of the leading brethren in the various conferences to use their influence in sending to us young men and women of experience and promise who can receive a speedy preparation for greater usefulness in the cause.