ELDER J. D. Gowell, president of the Michigan Conference, writes:— “The church school work of the State has been gratifying to the conference committee. The expressions of satisfaction from parents as they talk of the schools, rejoice the heart. The Jackson church would rather sacrifice some of the necessaries of life than have their school close. . . . We have many successful schools in Michigan, and hope to double the number another year. “I believe the Lord led in starting Cedar Lake Academy. The most encouraging feature in that school is the fact that nearly every student in attendance has been converted. There is a demand for other industrial schools in the State, and doubtless others will be organized. The plan for the future is to start the work with a smaller outlay of means. “Cedar Lake and other industrial schools offer instruction to students between the ages of fifteen and twenty, preparatory to their taking up the work in our Training-School.”