Press Bureau Work at Walla Walla College by W. L. Burgan

Review and Herald Publishing Association · Takoma Park Station, Washington, D. C. · Mar 14, 1912

Press Bureau Work at Walla Walla College

By W. L. Burgan

A WEEK'S visit at Walla Walla College, College Place, Wash., revealed the fact that this message has a quickening power upon the hearts of young men and women. There are 363 students at the college, including 165 in the normal department. Even the children seem to appreciate what it means to obey the Lord's commandments, and are anxious to learn more of the Master.

The young men have organized themselves

into a self-government club, and it was pleasing to notice the interest they exhibit in the welfare of the institution, as well as their interest in spiritual affairs. The young men hold worship in their parlor every morning and evening, with one of their number generally leading. They have a president, a vice-president, and a secretary, who are most elected every six weeks. Two important committees have been appointed,—the discipline and sanitary committees,—and monitors are placed on each floor.

The pastoral training class is well filled, and some of the young men will go out into tent work this summer.

Considerable interest was manifested by both the young men and the young women in the instructions given on writing articles about our message for the daily newspapers. At these studies there was an average daily attendance of about sixty of the advanced students, and the demand for the printed lessons was greater than the supply. A test in writing items acceptable for the newspapers showed that with little practise several of the students will make capable reporters. They promised to utilize the press to help proclaim this last message of warning to a dying world when they enter actively into the work. Prof. E. C. Kellogg is president of the college. W. L. BURGAN.