Institutes at Fernando College
By H. G. Lucas
THESE institutes were held at different times from January 8 to March 4, only one extending through the entire time. Four lines of instruction were given, and it was indeed a profitable occasion for all. The Bible institute was conducted by Elders G. W. Reaser and R. S. Owen, one of whom gave special instruction daily to those intending to become ministers and Bible workers. Elder Owen gave an interesting study on the sanctuary, and also taught three other Bible classes daily. Dr. M. M. Kay had a large attendance at his lectures on hydrotherapy, while Mrs. J. R. Leadsworth had fifty or more in her cooking class. Mrs. Hoyt set before her class of Bible workers many excellent points as to subject-matter to be used and methods to be employed in that branch of work. The canvassing work was in charge of W. H. Covell. Two books, “Great Controversy” and “Heralds of the Morning,” were selected and studied. An enthusiasm seldom seen actuated the young people who attended the canvassers’ institute. We expected eight or ten to take up instruction, but almost forty joined the classes. Twelve of these in their first day’s work in canvassing for “Heralds” took seventy-one orders, and had successful deliveries. We expect student canvassers to visit every nook and corner of our conference during the coming vacation. It is my prayer that this work at home may fit many to become workers in the regions beyond, where the cry of human woe is daily ascending to God. H. G. LUCAS.