Emmanuel Missionary College.
In founding a new college, the interests of the entire denomination are enlisted. For nearly thirty years Battle Creek College has been the pride of Seventh-day Adventists, and from its walls have gone many of the strongest workers in the Third Angel’s Message. These men and women, together with those who have heard the truth through their efforts, look to our oldest educational institution as children look to their parents. In changing the location of the college, that its purpose in giving to the world the light of Christian education may be more fully met, it cannot be otherwise than that many hearts follow with some anxiety the transfer. Thus it is, and thus it should be. As an institution the college has always been dependent upon the tender mercies of the lovers of true education, and in the new relations in which it finds itself to-day it is in a still greater degree a dependent. Like a child, it needs nourishment, support, and guidance. In this attitude it now appeals to you. In the erection of buildings, in the laying out of the farm, in the plans for class and industrial work, it is the purpose to follow closely the ideas expressed in instruction which the Lord has given concerning our schools. A clear statement of principles, together with many details, is given in those valuable chapters found in Volume VI of the “Testimonies for the Church,” pages 126-218. The farm will be made the basis for the industrial work; buildings will be erected by student labor, under the direction of competent superintendents; the brick will be manufactured by the school. Various shops will be opened, giving opportunity for men and women to master the trades. By manual labor a large number of students will be able to meet the expenses of an education; and to those who are dependent upon their own resources the college offers special advantages. Under existing circumstances the managers make the following appeal:— First, competent carpenters, masons, and mechanics who desire to have a part in the building up of the new institution, and who are willing to donate labor in the erection of buildings, will be boarded by the college, and evening studies of general interest will be conducted for their benefit. Secondly, men who are good workmen, but who do not feel able to donate their labor, will be given employment, their wages to be applied on tuition in the college. To this class belong those who desire to take a training to enter the work, and who are obliged to meet their expense by labor. Thirdly, young men and women who desire to learn a trade with the view of becoming self-supporting missionaries, will be given an opportunity to do so. As soon as such students can command wages, their earnings will be applied on tuition. This is an unusual offer to the earnest, industrious person. Persons belonging to any one of these three classes are invited to open correspondence at once. The school term begins in October, but workmen are needed immediately. Let it be remembered, however, that the second and third calls apply only to men and women of maturity, who are Christians, who have decided upon a life-work. Students younger in years and deficient in the common branches can be accommodated in the intermediate industrial schools. In writing, mention your age, ability to work, educational qualifications, and send a note of recommendation, and the name of some minister to whom we may write concerning you. All communications will receive prompt attention. Address E. A. Sutherland, Berrien Springs, Mich.