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Volume 6 Relation of U.B/EUB Virginia Conferences to Shenandoah University Dec. 26, 2013
in notes, stocks, bonds, etc., and whereas a large portion of said donations consist in stock in
Shenandoah Seminary, which stock will be forfeited unless the proffer is duly respected, therefore, be it
Resolved (1) That we authorize the Board of Trustees to purchase the above-named institution, that is,
the remaining or un proffered portion thereof. (2) That an agent shall be elected by Conference who
shall procure donations for said institution. His remuneration shall be decided by the Board of Trustees.
(3) That said agent shall make his report to the Board, at such time or times as shall be specified by that
body. (4) That five (5) trustees be elected to fill the place of those whose term of office has expired.
Respectfully submitted, J. N. Fries. [At this time, the name of the School was changed to Shenandoah
Institute.]
Visiting Committee to Shenandoah Seminary (p. 11). We visited Shenandoah Seminary and
found it being successfully operated. We found a number of promising young men and women, who
manifested industry and progress, and we commend most heartily the educational work being done by
members of our Conference in the Shenandoah Seminary. C. M. Hott and J. W. Hicks.
Further Business (p. 24). WHEREAS, Hon. George B. Keezel, a State Senator from
Rockingham County, Va., in a recently-published letter in opposition to the confirmation of Prof. A. P.
Funkhouser, a member of this body, as Superintendent of Public Schools, has charged this Church with
holding advanced views on the subject of social equality, and that the Church [had] removed Bro.
Funkhouser as Principal of Shenandoah Seminary, because his tendency in that direction was
detrimental to the interests of the School, therefore: Resolved (1) That we pronounce the letter in
question, as far as it relates to the matters above recited, as a gross misrepresentation of our views and
conduct and an unjust and unkind reflection upon the social character and sentiment of our people who
constitute a large and respectable portion of Mr. Keezel’s constituency. (2) That we entertain the
highest regard for Brother Funkhouser’s moral and social character, as well as for his ability, and are
glad for this opportunity to declare that his official relations with the Conference and Church, no matter
in what department of church work he was called upon to labor, have always been pleasant and helpful
to us, and in no case otherwise.
Other Business. Among the appointments announced at the end of Conference, Rev. J. N. Fries
was appointed to serve as Principal and Henry Jones Conference Agent for Shenandoah Institute
[Funkhouser 1921, p. 285].
12. 1885 Reports
Officers of the Conference (p. 2). Trustees of Shenandoah Institute —George P. Hott, M. J.
Hinkle, H. N. Whitesel, S. Burtner, H. H. Hanger, J. N. Fries, Henry Jones, J. W. Howe, and S. K. Wine;
Visiting Committee to Shenandoah Institute—Rev. J. E. Hott and Rev. J. D. Donovan.
Report of the Committee on Education (pp. 10-11). The wise and good man, Solomon, says :
“Wisdom is the principal thing; therefore, get wisdom, and with all thy getting get understanding.” The
Saviour had his apostles under his own instruction for three and a half years, and then commanded them
to go and teach all nations. We recognize the fact that there is great responsibility and work looking in
upon the youth of our land, as relative both to church and state, hence the greatest need of head as well
as heart culture. In view of these things, be it therefore: Resolved, (1) That we will more than ever, not
only recommend education to our young people, but will aid them in any and every way possible in
making all necessary arrangements for their attendance upon our institutions of learning. (2) That we
will seek the patronage of students for Lebanon Valley College and Shenandoah Institute. (3) That we
are highly gratified with the success of Lebanon Valley College, especially in the liquidation of its entire
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in notes, stocks, bonds, etc., and whereas a large portion of said donations consist in stock in
Shenandoah Seminary, which stock will be forfeited unless the proffer is duly respected, therefore, be it
Resolved (1) That we authorize the Board of Trustees to purchase the above-named institution, that is,
the remaining or un proffered portion thereof. (2) That an agent shall be elected by Conference who
shall procure donations for said institution. His remuneration shall be decided by the Board of Trustees.
(3) That said agent shall make his report to the Board, at such time or times as shall be specified by that
body. (4) That five (5) trustees be elected to fill the place of those whose term of office has expired.
Respectfully submitted, J. N. Fries. [At this time, the name of the School was changed to Shenandoah
Institute.]
Visiting Committee to Shenandoah Seminary (p. 11). We visited Shenandoah Seminary and
found it being successfully operated. We found a number of promising young men and women, who
manifested industry and progress, and we commend most heartily the educational work being done by
members of our Conference in the Shenandoah Seminary. C. M. Hott and J. W. Hicks.
Further Business (p. 24). WHEREAS, Hon. George B. Keezel, a State Senator from
Rockingham County, Va., in a recently-published letter in opposition to the confirmation of Prof. A. P.
Funkhouser, a member of this body, as Superintendent of Public Schools, has charged this Church with
holding advanced views on the subject of social equality, and that the Church [had] removed Bro.
Funkhouser as Principal of Shenandoah Seminary, because his tendency in that direction was
detrimental to the interests of the School, therefore: Resolved (1) That we pronounce the letter in
question, as far as it relates to the matters above recited, as a gross misrepresentation of our views and
conduct and an unjust and unkind reflection upon the social character and sentiment of our people who
constitute a large and respectable portion of Mr. Keezel’s constituency. (2) That we entertain the
highest regard for Brother Funkhouser’s moral and social character, as well as for his ability, and are
glad for this opportunity to declare that his official relations with the Conference and Church, no matter
in what department of church work he was called upon to labor, have always been pleasant and helpful
to us, and in no case otherwise.
Other Business. Among the appointments announced at the end of Conference, Rev. J. N. Fries
was appointed to serve as Principal and Henry Jones Conference Agent for Shenandoah Institute
[Funkhouser 1921, p. 285].
12. 1885 Reports
Officers of the Conference (p. 2). Trustees of Shenandoah Institute —George P. Hott, M. J.
Hinkle, H. N. Whitesel, S. Burtner, H. H. Hanger, J. N. Fries, Henry Jones, J. W. Howe, and S. K. Wine;
Visiting Committee to Shenandoah Institute—Rev. J. E. Hott and Rev. J. D. Donovan.
Report of the Committee on Education (pp. 10-11). The wise and good man, Solomon, says :
“Wisdom is the principal thing; therefore, get wisdom, and with all thy getting get understanding.” The
Saviour had his apostles under his own instruction for three and a half years, and then commanded them
to go and teach all nations. We recognize the fact that there is great responsibility and work looking in
upon the youth of our land, as relative both to church and state, hence the greatest need of head as well
as heart culture. In view of these things, be it therefore: Resolved, (1) That we will more than ever, not
only recommend education to our young people, but will aid them in any and every way possible in
making all necessary arrangements for their attendance upon our institutions of learning. (2) That we
will seek the patronage of students for Lebanon Valley College and Shenandoah Institute. (3) That we
are highly gratified with the success of Lebanon Valley College, especially in the liquidation of its entire
Reports 1884 116
