p. 26 | Cedar Lake (Mich.) Academy by W. C. MATHEWSON

Review and Herald Publishing Association · Takoma Park Station, Washington, D. C. · Dec 12, 1907

Cedar Lake (Mich.) Academy

By W. C. MATHEWSON

THE Cedar Lake Academy opened September 17, with an enrolment of thirty-two, which has since increased to forty-nine, the largest in the history of the school. This does not included the primary department, which numbers twenty-three. Previously to this year the largest enrolment for any fall term was thirty-four in the academic department. This fact, considering the excellent class of students that we have this year, is very encouraging. An excellent spirit pervades nearly the entire school. A large number are here for the express purpose of fitting themselves for practical missionary work.

With few exceptions, our students are taking a great interest in their studies and recitations, and are receiving unusually good examination standings. The improvement that some have made in this respect since last year, is due to the fact that they have been converted in the meantime. The same improvement is also noticed in their deportment.

We feel well pleased to observe the missionary spirit manifested among the students. They seem willing to do anything reasonable, helping the needy poor, distributing literature, etc. Forty-one dollars has been pledged by students to furnish the Signs of the Times to workers in foreign ports.

Like other schools, we have felt the movings of the Spirit of God. Some of the students have been converted since coming here, ten having been baptized. It is our desire to so plan and work that angels of God will co-operate with us in giving these youth the training that they need.

W. C. MATHEWSON.