At South Lancaster Academy by Morris Lukens

Review and Herald Publishing Association · Takoma Park Station, Washington, D. C. · May 28, 1908

At South Lancaster Academy

By Morris Lukens

In company with Elder E. R. Palmer and Brother L. W. Graham, the writer attended a most interesting canvassers' institute at the South Lancaster Academy.

Brother R. J. Bryant, the general agent, spent some time at the academy several months ago, interesting the students in the book work, and as a result a large number were ready to take part in the classes. Studies were conducted daily in “Great Controversy,” “Home and Health,” and the periodicals. There were about fifty-five in the “Great Controversy” class. The “Home and Health” class numbered twenty, and about the same number will work with the periodicals.

Brother F. M. Dana, the general field missionary secretary, was present, and gave some valuable assistance to those who were preparing to go out with the periodicals.

Brother Bryant has won the confidence of every student, and the practical talks which he gave each afternoon were greatly appreciated.

One very noticeable feature of the institute was the fact that although the large majority were young canvassers, most of whom have had very little field experience, they were all preparing to go out with the large books. A good share of the credit for this bright class of young canvassers is due to the untiring efforts of Prof. B. F. Machlan, the principal, who has encouraged and aided the students in every way possible.

At the close of the institute the State agents from the different fields into which the students are going, came in to make arrangements regarding territory. Immediate work will be taken up at the close of school, and we look for good results from this consecrated company of young people.

MORRIS LUKENS,