General Conference Bulletin, vol. 4

WALLA WALLA COLLEGE

This school is now closing its ninth year. We have every reason to thank the Lord for this blessing upon the work. The restraining power of God has surely been among the students. They have been quiet, orderly, and generally speaking, studious. No severe cases of discipline have come before the faculty in the higher grades and only two cases in the lower grades. Harmony and unity exist among teachers and pupils. No contagious disease has come among us. We praise God for his presence and protection. GCB April 5, 1901, page 88.4

There are fifteen church schools scattered throughout this territory, with an enrollment of four hundred and thirty-three pupils. These schools have proved successful in every case. They have, however, suffered from a lack of system and proper text-books. We believe there should be regularly appointed superintendents in each district, who should hold institutes, examine teachers, and act with the various school boards in arranging for books. A large portion of these schools were started during the present year. The number will, no doubt, be largely increased the coming year. We are thankful for so successful a beginning, even though it be small. A statement from the board of directors in one case will serve to show how these schools are regarded by the brethren: “The school has been a model school for good order, and the scholars have done well. The patrons are satisfied, the board is satisfied, and the public have no opportunity nor excuse to criticize.” GCB April 5, 1901, page 88.5