Support for Oakwood Industrial School
The purpose of the Oakwood Industrial School, as set forth in the eighth annual announcement just received, is “the betterment of society through such culture of the Afro-American as will make him a more helpful servant, a more suitable neighbor, a more prosperous and law-abiding citizen, and a more intelligent and consistent Christian worker.” The school is located on an estate of three hundred and sixty acres, about five miles from Huntsville, Ala., where “the scenery is beautiful, climate mild and healthful, water excellent, and the soil very fertile.” The following appeal is made to those who are interested for the prosperity of the institution: “As this school is supported entirely by charity, having no financial backing, but being entirely dependent upon the gifts and donations of its friends and sympathizers, the board of management earnestly desire that any who are interested in this philanthropic work will help sustain the school by making liberal donations. Cash is always gladly received in either large or small amounts. Clothing, either new or second-hand, if in good repair, will be gladly received. . . . The library is yet very small, and we would gladly receive additions of any good standard books, including our denominational works. . . . Text-books are needed to loan to students. Any of the text-books written by our people would be gladly received.” Any further information can be obtained by addressing the principal, Prof. B. E. Nicola, Oakwood Industrial School, Huntsville, Ala.