Mount Vernon Academy Opening
By E. G. Salisbury
MOUNT VERNON ACADEMY opened its doors to receive its students from the various churches of its territory at nine o'clock, Wednesday morning, September 16. A good, large attendance was noticeable when we entered the chapel, where a symposium was conducted, the speakers being the principal of the school; Elder E. K. Slade, president of the Ohio Conference; and Elder N. S. Ashton, our Bible teacher. We immediately proceeded to the organization of the school; and when the matriculation blanks were counted, it was found that one hundred and twenty had handed in their slips the first day. At the end of the first week21of school, our enrollment had reached one hundred and thirty-six. We are thankful for this large enrollment. The number of ladies enrolling is greater than the number last year, but there is a marked falling off among the young men. This is probably due to the fact that some have not yet completed their canvassing work, and others are detained by their farm work or by other occupations. Classes have organized in all departments of the academic work. Our commercial and normal departments show a marked increase over last year. Everything indicates a successful year for us. We thank the Lord for his blessing, and trust the school may meet the demands of the people and fulfill the purposes that the Lord had in establishing it. E. G. SALISBURY, Principal.