Mexico weekly ledger., 1885-08-06
A. <. YANCEY.
HARDIN COLLEGE.

Prof. Yancey, the new president OF
Hardin College, brings to his work in
Missouri an experience of twenty
years, crowned with success. The
following testimony of distinguished
who have known intimately
his work in Alabama and Virginia,
cannot fail to interest all true friends
of Christian education.
HOWARD COLLEGE,. Ala, May 7. 1885.
the Citizens of Missouri
Having learned that Prof. A. X. Yaneey has
aoegP siate .i we t teS,dhsn vSu OF our n eoneratuIatieens.
His administration Of the Alabama Central
College. in this state, has shown that he
high order. He leaves the Central on a better
basis than it has been since the war and We
believe that his administration IN your state
the cause OF Christian education.
Very Respectfully,
Ut. MURFEE,
THos. G. DILL,
A. Il. Redo,
A, ID. SMITH,
ii. p. MCCORMICK,
Faculty of W College.
From Hon. B. b. Lewis, President University Of
Alabama, Tuscaloosa, Ala.
Prof. Yancey Is not only q gen
tleiRan OF the highest moral and social standing
and scholarly attalnmentS, but has shown him.
self TO be a man OF iirst-classa administrative tai
ents: He has done a great work among us.
Having taken the Alabama College when it was
at a low ebb, and amidst many adverse and dis
cOuraging circumstances, has raised 1t to a high
eminsnee n II now i is the equal Of any SINH
From Judge N. II. Browne. Tuscaloosa, Ala.
have hRpD n trustee 0f the
Alabama Central Female College almost from
the time Of its establishment have known init
mately all its presidents, their character and
worth, as educators and as men. and. though
there have been among them some of the most
DISTINGUISHED educators-refiecting credit upon
themselves and the college-Prof. Yancey Is re-
garded as the peer of the best. A gentleman of
unquestioned scholarship, of the highest attain
ments, of kind and amiable nature and pleasant
work as an educator have been most successful
and gratifying. "
From Dr.. E. S. Chisholm, Leader of Orchestra.
and for many years president of the Southern
Prof. Yancey took our college
under the most adverse circumstances. He has
changed Its adverse state to one of high pros
perity has made a reputation for energy, sound
Judgment and business integrity; has won The
confidence of all.
II cannot torDear to mention his noble. cult.
waited wife. who is one of the most extra0rdinary
y%oealists | have ever met. and also an accom-
TUSCALOOSA, ALA, March "a, 1885.
From F. S. Moody, ESQ., President First Ma
Six years ago Prot. Yancey tool
charge of the Alabama Central Female College
when it was In bad condition. y Not.
ceeded in building up a good school. "
Industry, the power OF organization, and atten
ton to the financial details Of his Business. ar
among Prof. Yancey's chief characteristics
But for these the school here would not have
borne up against the waves OF bankruptcy and
disaster. He pays his debts and enjoys the con
the respect of the people generally. g 1
The trustees of the college will have occasion tC
bestir themselves to find a man worthy and able
MARION; Ala, March "a. 1885.
From Col; j. I. Murfee, President Howard Col.
Prof. Yancey came to the cit,
six years ago, recol .mended by some of nv dis.
~tinguished friends IN Virginia who knew him in.
timately. These recommendations were to me
position he was to take. After his six years'life
in the state | can speak from personal knowl-
edge. He has overcome difficulties that would
have appalled, and bafied a man of less energy
He has greatly improved the buildings and
grounds OF the college, has equipped it in ele-
CANT style, aid it is now one Of the best paying
schools in the state. His success is due to his
great business energy, prudent management
the esteem and confidence which he has inspired
in the best people throughout the state, and tc
his untiring efforts to promote the prosperity OF
the institution which was so ~fortunate as to Sc.
cure his services. " i
TUSCALOOSA, ALA, March Is, 1855.
R REV. JOSHUA E. FOSTER, b. D.
Prsstdentef Trustees Of Ala6ama Central Te:
s. Prof. Yancy has won for him
which he is widely and favorably known, and
has especially commended his methods to the
local friends of the school, who have had the
best opportunity of understanding them. Hi
unSWerylng ideHty to C0uyiotinpS of dutv in al
the interests of the College. as in private inter
course. coupled with the uniformly affable bear
ing Of a dignified Christian gentleman, has no
the College. but has also drawn to him many
warm ane lifelong friends, who will be grievee
NEW ORLEANS, La, March q, 1885,
Pastor Vatence Street Baptist Church.
$ :" 9 I was q member of the Board O
Trustees when Prof.. Yancey was elected Presi
dent of the Alabama Central Female College
. = " The affairs of the College were then IL
a s1 most as dsplGTab aed s9an nans;aii a 5%f he sb diis I,l !
abundantly crowned his efforts. q Is q Mrs
Yancey is also quite an acquisition to any Col
lege.. Cultivated and pious, 0 has given he
wonderful powers as a vocalist. which have beer
carefully trained and always attract lovers O
FROM REV. J. s. Dill,
Pastor Baptist Church, Tuscaloosa, Ala.
" 3 Ihave been thrown into mos
intimate relations with Prof. Yancey and hiI
| work. / regard him as the most competent and
pRinstaking man in all the range ofm acauaint
| equals; as a careful, practicable, business man
none-as his financial management of the Cen
trail College ~abundantly ~testifies. As an earnes
consecrated Christian worker, he is the mode
deacon. Mrs. Yancey is not only e remarkable vo
calist, rendering most efficient aid in the depart
ment of music, but careful and painataking II
an invaluable factor to Prof. Yancey's enlinen
success. With him she also sympathizes il
Christian work, and not only in the choir, t
which her rich voice is peculiarly adapted, bu
in every department of church work is energei
1c and efficient " . o
FROM HON. ]. M. MARTIN,
Pf f2em h Gasto gnsssrsssz Of A'a'o"o' NJ c. eIe'
:" " As al educator Prof. Yaneey ha
attained most enviable eminence in Alabams
= s." We honor and respect him in this con-
munity fer his great worth, his varied attain
ments. his pure and exalted piety and for hi
frmness in doing right under all circun
FROM Hon. N. N. CLEMENTS,
Late NJ. c. Tuscaloosa, AID.
: > have been a patron of Pro
faneey's for six years. He came here a strange
has advanced it with such wonderful succes
that it is now equal to any similar institution i
the country. By assiduous attention to bus
every obligation, he has won the confidence an
esteem of this entire community. . > g
FROM Rev. J:J. D. RENFRoE D. D.,
IdLddeg0, ala.
In expressing my regrets at your separatio
FROM the Central, permit mo also to say that 70
have visited on us great loss in taking SO man
Of your efficient, competent and acconnplishe
faculty, but / am personally pleased that yo
Will have their distinguished assistance in yor
new field. Especially do l wish to speak in me,
tied praise of your celebrated Art Teacher, Mi
HcMaster, the Art display of whose pupils {
your commencement in June 1884, surpasse
anything of the kind l have ever witnessed
You have been very fortunate in being able
induce her to go with you to your new work j
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