Southern Training-School by C. L. Stone

Review and Herald Publishing Association · Takoma Park Station, Washington, D. C. · Nov 6, 1913

Southern Training-School

By C. L. Stone

If success were counted on numbers alone, surely the Southern Training-school should feel greatly gratified the present year. On the opening day the attendance was more than fifty per cent larger than a year ago. No one could predict that such a condition would prevail at the very opening of the school, and the facilities were more than taxed to their utmost. This necessitated borrowing many things, including tableware, bake-ovens, beds, and all that goes to make life agreeable.

Little by little the school has ceased to groan under the heavy responsibility of its overtaxed condition, and is adjusting itself to the needs of the students. Two additional teachers have been required for the work, and if the school continues to increase in size, there will doubtless be assistance needed in some of the departments. For the most part, an earnest class of young people have entered school this year, and it is very gratifying to the management to note the growing interest throughout the field in the success of the school.

In addition to many other interesting features, a large ministerial band has been organized, and is already engaged in study and field work.

Recently the Graysville Sanitarium has been closely affiliated with the school, and the superintendent, Dr. O. M. Hayward, is a regular member of the faculty of the Southern Training-school. This gives opportunity for every student to come into close touch with medical missionary principles, and enables the institutions to cooperate in their help and general management. While this has brought many problems to work out, we believe it will add greatly to the training of both nurses and regular students in the school. Strong courses are being carried forward in the regular lines, and a hearty good will prevails throughout the school.

C. L. STONE,

Principal.