UNION COLLEGE BOARD MEETING.
By W. A. Hennig
ANOTHER profitable and harmonious meeting of the Union College Board has just closed. All members of the board were present, and seemed as anxious for the welfare of the college as they were for the welfare of their respective Conferences. Brother Morrison gave good counsel, which was much appreciated. Every member of the board was possessed with a real desire to know just what God would have us do in laying plans and making provision for the coming school year. We knew that God had greatly blessed the school ever since our last board meeting, and all were anxious for his presence to remain in the college and homes. Of course we know that perfection has not been reached, but we “press toward the mark.” The teachers are all of good courage, and voice one sentiment with reference to the union and harmony that exist among them. Professor Kelley, who is one of the oldest teachers among us, said he was well satisfied with the work; that it had not come behind the best school year he had ever experienced. God had been with them in the work. Souls have been converted to the Lord, and workers prepared for the field. A large number of persons are preparing for church school work. There is also a special class conducted by Elder Johnson for the benefit of those who contemplate entering the ministry or Bible work. The attendance has been good all the year. At the beginning of the fall term two hundred and twenty-five names were enrolled, at the opening of the winter term three hundred and ten, and at the beginning of the spring term three hundred and twelve. Many of the students could not remain all the year, or even the winter term. The entire enrollment has been about five hundred. A good, strong faculty was elected for the coming school year, and we have reason to believe that the next school year will be better than the present one. A large tract of land will be cultivated by the students this spring and summer, but we feel anxious to arrange for more shop work. This must be done in some way. A good business was done in the college bakery, but only a few hands have been required. Other industries would be a real success if we had money to start them. Union College, we believe, is one of the places where young men and women can get a thorough education in harmony with principles that God has given us. Hundreds should go there next school year. Many are even now planning to go. They feel that God is calling them to prepare for the work, and that, when he calls, they should obey. W. A. HENNIG, Sec. of Board.