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Volume 6 Relation of U.B/EUB Virginia Conferences to Shenandoah University Dec. 26, 2013
Religious Telescope: The People.66 Rev. A. P. Funkhouser publishes a new paper called, The
People, at Harrisonburg, Va. It is a good-sized weekly, independent in politics, and devoted to news,
temperance, the home, education, literature, politics, and the general interests of the Old Dominion. It is
lively and newsy, and has the new of the country well gathered. Bro. Funkhouser is the Superintendent
of Public Instruction in Rockingham County and makes The People do good service in the educational
work. The paper ought to have a large circulation. Its moral character and real merits deserve it. –The
editors.
Religious Telescope: To Virginia Conference.67 At the last meeting of Virginia Conference a
board of trustees was appointed looking toward the establishment of a school within the bounds of the
conference. A. P. Funkhouser was appointed agent to solicit and collect funds. Quite a number of
persons gave their notes, payable in [multiple] payments. The first payment was due on the 1st day of
September last, but nothing has been collected as yet. The agent will visit all the parties who gave their
notes soon. We hope that all will get ready to pay their first payment on their notes when visited by the
agent, so that he will be able to report the same at conference. By order of the committee, J. W. Howe,
President.
11. 1884 Reports
Officers of the Conference (p. 2). Trustees of Conference Seminary—George P. Hott, M. J.
Hinkle, Casper Funkhouser, S. Burtner, H. H. Hanger, A. P. Funkhouser, Henry Jones, J. W. Howe, and
S. K. Wine; Visiting Committee to Shenandoah Seminary—Rev. C. P. Dyche and Rev. W. R. Berry.
Report of the Committee on Education (pp. 7-8). Still are we learning that the demands of
education are just, and that it makes the returns of both principal and interest. Formerly it was
considered a luxury which only the rich might enjoy and the favored of earth might use; but today that
idea is no longer entertained. New possibilities have been discovered, new demands have been made.
The cry comes from the young men and women all over the land, for an opportunity to gain knowledge.
In our own church a demand is made. Yea, even the church itself cries out for protection, and asks that
legitimate measures be taken for its advancement. Have we been awake to that voice? Can we not hear
it calling distinctly today?
The present advancement of society brings to the church an imperative duty along the
educational line. Will we let the world lead us in the ways of the world, or will we step to the front and
lead the world in the way of righteousness? If we would lead, we must know how to lead aright, or we
will have no followers. Surely we cannot afford to stand back and do nothing when there is so much to
be done. We ought to bring within the reach of every one the advantages a liberal education. We are
able to do it. And now, recognizing the success of the past, and with confident hope for the future, be it
Resolved (1) That we express our thankfulness to God for His guidance in the educational work of the
church. (2) That we give our influence and aid in favor of a higher education for the rising generation,
especially the young of the church. (3) That Union Biblical Seminary is the theological school of the
church, and as such we commend its work, and urge upon our young men the importance of preparing
themselves in our own institution.
WHEREAS, The Virginia Conference has declared its purpose to establish an institution of
learning, appointed a Board of Trustees, and authorized and sent out an agent who has secured donations
66 Religious Telescope, Dayton, Ohio, Vol. 50, No. 14, Dec. 26, 1883.
67 Religious Telescope, Dayton, Ohio, Vol. 50, No. 16, Jan. 9, 1884.
Reports 1883 115
Religious Telescope: The People.66 Rev. A. P. Funkhouser publishes a new paper called, The
People, at Harrisonburg, Va. It is a good-sized weekly, independent in politics, and devoted to news,
temperance, the home, education, literature, politics, and the general interests of the Old Dominion. It is
lively and newsy, and has the new of the country well gathered. Bro. Funkhouser is the Superintendent
of Public Instruction in Rockingham County and makes The People do good service in the educational
work. The paper ought to have a large circulation. Its moral character and real merits deserve it. –The
editors.
Religious Telescope: To Virginia Conference.67 At the last meeting of Virginia Conference a
board of trustees was appointed looking toward the establishment of a school within the bounds of the
conference. A. P. Funkhouser was appointed agent to solicit and collect funds. Quite a number of
persons gave their notes, payable in [multiple] payments. The first payment was due on the 1st day of
September last, but nothing has been collected as yet. The agent will visit all the parties who gave their
notes soon. We hope that all will get ready to pay their first payment on their notes when visited by the
agent, so that he will be able to report the same at conference. By order of the committee, J. W. Howe,
President.
11. 1884 Reports
Officers of the Conference (p. 2). Trustees of Conference Seminary—George P. Hott, M. J.
Hinkle, Casper Funkhouser, S. Burtner, H. H. Hanger, A. P. Funkhouser, Henry Jones, J. W. Howe, and
S. K. Wine; Visiting Committee to Shenandoah Seminary—Rev. C. P. Dyche and Rev. W. R. Berry.
Report of the Committee on Education (pp. 7-8). Still are we learning that the demands of
education are just, and that it makes the returns of both principal and interest. Formerly it was
considered a luxury which only the rich might enjoy and the favored of earth might use; but today that
idea is no longer entertained. New possibilities have been discovered, new demands have been made.
The cry comes from the young men and women all over the land, for an opportunity to gain knowledge.
In our own church a demand is made. Yea, even the church itself cries out for protection, and asks that
legitimate measures be taken for its advancement. Have we been awake to that voice? Can we not hear
it calling distinctly today?
The present advancement of society brings to the church an imperative duty along the
educational line. Will we let the world lead us in the ways of the world, or will we step to the front and
lead the world in the way of righteousness? If we would lead, we must know how to lead aright, or we
will have no followers. Surely we cannot afford to stand back and do nothing when there is so much to
be done. We ought to bring within the reach of every one the advantages a liberal education. We are
able to do it. And now, recognizing the success of the past, and with confident hope for the future, be it
Resolved (1) That we express our thankfulness to God for His guidance in the educational work of the
church. (2) That we give our influence and aid in favor of a higher education for the rising generation,
especially the young of the church. (3) That Union Biblical Seminary is the theological school of the
church, and as such we commend its work, and urge upon our young men the importance of preparing
themselves in our own institution.
WHEREAS, The Virginia Conference has declared its purpose to establish an institution of
learning, appointed a Board of Trustees, and authorized and sent out an agent who has secured donations
66 Religious Telescope, Dayton, Ohio, Vol. 50, No. 14, Dec. 26, 1883.
67 Religious Telescope, Dayton, Ohio, Vol. 50, No. 16, Jan. 9, 1884.
Reports 1883 115
