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Volume 6 Relation of U.B/EUB Virginia Conferences to Shenandoah University Dec. 26, 2013
work in the future. (2) That we, as ministers, advocate the cause of education by preaching at least one
sermon, on some phase of that topic, at each appointment on our respective charges; and that we
recommend our own schools and colleges to our members as worthy their patronage and support.
(3) That we rejoice in the prosperous condition of Shenandoah Institute, the educational center of our
own Conference, and appreciate the high grade of work done by the faculty, and the untiring efforts of
faculty, trustees and agent for its success; that we encourage the work by increasing the assessment for
that cause to the basis of 5 cents per member; and pledge ourselves to make every effort possible to have
the assessment full; and that we will welcome the agent and other representatives to our charges, and
give them such assistance as may be needed to secure students and contributions on the endowment
fund. (4) That we are highly gratified with the flourishing condition of Lebanon Valley College in point
of number of students, quality of work done in school, and financial management; that we use our
efforts to turn all students seeking higher education to her doors; and that we enter an assessment for
Lebanon Valley College in the conference collections on the basis of 1 cent per member, besides other
donations we may secure for its support. (5) That we heartily commend the movement to lift the debt of
Union Biblical Seminary by May 15, 1902, recognizing that this institution is indispensable to the life
and growth of our Church, and that its present state of simply existing in uncertainty between life and
death is impeding our progress; that we rally loyally to the movement, that we will honestly endeavor to
have our assessments full for that cause; and that we render the General Manager as much assistance as
practicable in securing donations on the debt fund. Respectfully submitted, L. Walter Lutz. It was
adopted.
Report of Shenandoah Institute (p. 19). Dear
Brethren: In coming to you with this, my 6th annual
report of Shenandoah Institute, I am glad to be able to
tell you that your School is in a very prosperous
condition. The Howe Memorial Building [pictured at
the right], begun a year ago, is now in use and is a
great aid to us in our educational work. Great care was
used in planning this building to suit our needs. The
structure is a substantial one, and we think it a model
in its adaptability to the kind of work we do. But the
reports of this building, financial and otherwise, will
be presented by other parties; so I forbear a further
expression than simply to say that though the School has occupied the new building since January 1st,
1902, the formal dedication has not yet taken place. The date set for this is March 18th of this year
[1902]. The former chapel and recitation rooms have been changed so as to make rooms for male
students. These rooms will be made ready for occupancy at the opening of our Spring Term, which will
occur on the 25th of the present month.
Prof. C. E. Barglebaugh having resigned his place in the Faculty, after filling it acceptably for
4 years, Prof Ernest Cruikshank, of Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, was chosen to fill the vacancy,
which place he fills with great credit to himself and the School. Miss Mariana Bailey has charge of the
Stenography and Typewriting departments. Mrs. W. H. Ruebush and Miss Margaret Martz were chosen
to assist in the Music department. The attendance is ahead of any previous year. Our enrollment, of
those in actual attendance at present writing, is 126, of which number at least 80 are boarding students.
Reports 1902 157
work in the future. (2) That we, as ministers, advocate the cause of education by preaching at least one
sermon, on some phase of that topic, at each appointment on our respective charges; and that we
recommend our own schools and colleges to our members as worthy their patronage and support.
(3) That we rejoice in the prosperous condition of Shenandoah Institute, the educational center of our
own Conference, and appreciate the high grade of work done by the faculty, and the untiring efforts of
faculty, trustees and agent for its success; that we encourage the work by increasing the assessment for
that cause to the basis of 5 cents per member; and pledge ourselves to make every effort possible to have
the assessment full; and that we will welcome the agent and other representatives to our charges, and
give them such assistance as may be needed to secure students and contributions on the endowment
fund. (4) That we are highly gratified with the flourishing condition of Lebanon Valley College in point
of number of students, quality of work done in school, and financial management; that we use our
efforts to turn all students seeking higher education to her doors; and that we enter an assessment for
Lebanon Valley College in the conference collections on the basis of 1 cent per member, besides other
donations we may secure for its support. (5) That we heartily commend the movement to lift the debt of
Union Biblical Seminary by May 15, 1902, recognizing that this institution is indispensable to the life
and growth of our Church, and that its present state of simply existing in uncertainty between life and
death is impeding our progress; that we rally loyally to the movement, that we will honestly endeavor to
have our assessments full for that cause; and that we render the General Manager as much assistance as
practicable in securing donations on the debt fund. Respectfully submitted, L. Walter Lutz. It was
adopted.
Report of Shenandoah Institute (p. 19). Dear
Brethren: In coming to you with this, my 6th annual
report of Shenandoah Institute, I am glad to be able to
tell you that your School is in a very prosperous
condition. The Howe Memorial Building [pictured at
the right], begun a year ago, is now in use and is a
great aid to us in our educational work. Great care was
used in planning this building to suit our needs. The
structure is a substantial one, and we think it a model
in its adaptability to the kind of work we do. But the
reports of this building, financial and otherwise, will
be presented by other parties; so I forbear a further
expression than simply to say that though the School has occupied the new building since January 1st,
1902, the formal dedication has not yet taken place. The date set for this is March 18th of this year
[1902]. The former chapel and recitation rooms have been changed so as to make rooms for male
students. These rooms will be made ready for occupancy at the opening of our Spring Term, which will
occur on the 25th of the present month.
Prof. C. E. Barglebaugh having resigned his place in the Faculty, after filling it acceptably for
4 years, Prof Ernest Cruikshank, of Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, was chosen to fill the vacancy,
which place he fills with great credit to himself and the School. Miss Mariana Bailey has charge of the
Stenography and Typewriting departments. Mrs. W. H. Ruebush and Miss Margaret Martz were chosen
to assist in the Music department. The attendance is ahead of any previous year. Our enrollment, of
those in actual attendance at present writing, is 126, of which number at least 80 are boarding students.
Reports 1902 157
