General Conference Bulletin, vol. 4

DEPARTMENTS OF INSTRUCTION

E. L. STEWART

Regular instruction is carried forward each year in the Bible, history, both sacred and profane; science; English language and composition; literature; mathematics; both ancient and modern languages; health principles; cookery; treatment of disease; nursing; vocal, sacred, and instrumental music; voice culture; public speaking; art; canvassing; and colporteur work. GCB April 5, 1901, page 88.6

There are two main courses of study,—Scientific and Literary. In connection with these are a number of shorter courses, such as the Ministerial, Commercial, Nurses’ Course, Normal, and Industrial. But little has been accomplished, however, along the line of the industries during the past, but plans have been laid for the revival of this line of work. During the coming year the broom factory is to be opened, and regular classes and practical work will be carried on in agriculture, horticulture, general gardening, printing, flower culture, sewing, and dressmaking; a beginning is also to be made in fruit canning. Dairy and poultry-raising form a part of the industrial work of the college. We have ten or twelve head of fine milch cows of the Jersey breed, which are cared for by the students. The printing department does all the printing for the college, besides a large amount of job work. This furnishes work for a few students. A well equipped health-food plant is run in connection with the school also, which not only furnishes work for the students, but is a source of income to the college as well. In addition to the lines of industry already mentioned, shoe-making, carpentry, harness-making, blacksmithing, and tailoring should be introduced. We believe that each one of these lines can be made-self-supporting. GCB April 5, 1901, page 88.7

The aim of Walla Walla College is to meet the mind of the Lord in the matter of educating our youth. Situated as it is in the country, with a rich, productive soil, with land for cultivation and surrounded by most beautiful scenery, there is no good reason why this school should not reach this high standard in its work. True education is the harmonious development of all our physical, mental, and moral faculties for the achievement of beneficial results. In other words, true education is the power of doing right things. This principle underlies every department of instruction. The Bible is a part of every course in the college. The spiritual upbuilding of the students is the central aim of our work. We feel that we have come far short of what might have been done, but we shall continually strive to reach this high standard. The blessing of God has attended every effort in this direction. “For this God is our God forever and ever: he will be our guide even unto death.” Psalm 48:14. GCB April 5, 1901, page 88.8

E. L. STEWART, Pres.