The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1899-07-17
LUTHERN EDUCATION DAY.
HIGHER EDUCATION OF WOMEN
DISCUSSED BY REV. DIR. FISHER.

mt Charlotte, y. 4. Gives Reasohs
for the Higher Education of WO-
men-That, in the Language of the
PSnImist, They May lie Polished
After the simiIitude of "a Palace.
The Advantages of an Educated
Womnnhood ana the Resultant
BENEFITS TO Society.
Yesterday was Education day at the
Lutheran Church of the Ascension. 1t is
the rule OF the Lutheran Church to set
aside one Sunday in each year for the con-
sideration Of the subject Of education. Two
Sundays are devoted 10 this subject III
the Ascension Church, the education Of
Young men aud young women being con-
sidered separately. The education of
young women was the topic discussed yes
terday.
The sermon was by Rev. c. L. T. Fisher,
vice president Of Elizabeth College, at
Charlotte n. c. Elizabeth College is
the headquarters for the Lutherans OF
women. The college occupies a beauu-
full situation in the suburbs of Charlotte,
n. c. The faculty consists of twenty
teachers, each one of whom is required
TO be a specialist in some line, with an
- rerence in teaching of not less than
hve years. Al the leading universities
Of this country and four of foreign coun-
tcies are represented In the faculty. The
standard of the college is a very high one
ana a high degree of excellence is re-
quired OF the graduates. While denom-
national institution, the college is not
under synOdiLal supervision and sectarian
lines are not enforced, pews being re-
served for the students in ali the churches
of the city
Dr Fishers subject wes The Import
ance Of the Fl CHER Education of Our
Young Women his text being from
Psalms, 1912: THAT our daughters may
be as cOrncrstoneS, polished after the
similitude Of palace"
The text presents striking figure"
said DR. Fisher. The psalmist leads US
to a palace and expresses The hope that
our daughters may bd like it's corner
stones. The designation is, doubtless, a
well considered one. Whether we apply
the term 70 the home, to society, the
church or the state, woman is undoubt-
eddy a corner stone The hope that she
may be polished after the simiitude, or
as betittlng her position in the palace,
is also well considered The fitness of
things requires her preparation for the
position she is TO occupy.
THE bearing of this term, or point of
application, to woman's life, the sphere
she fills will determine. If she is to be
a refining influence in the house, she her
self must have refinement If she is to
be useful in a high degree in the church
the texture Of her own life must be firm
and strong. If she is to be a positive fac
tor in society for its betterment, her mind
as well as her heart must be trained for
The conquest
This leads us to consider the impor-
lance of her collegiate education. Time
was when the collegiate education of
young women was not considered impor-
tant. Our boys generally went to col
lege. Our girls stayed at home. But few
colleges of high grade for girls existed.
But that day is past Our day
recognizes the capacity and the need of
our girls In collegia educa ion. Her
education is important to herself. And
as every thoughtful parent provides for
his chIds highest welfare this is a faze
of the subject that should appeal to him
strongly
First the college prov des for a com
prehensive knowledge of the students self.
i leads her with an intelligent hand into
the wide domain Of her physical intel
lectual and moral life; and also teaches
/ her that she is a component factor OF
civilization. Then a collegiate education
gives the student broader views OF life and
| wider sympathies. She comes into con
tact with world events. She Witnesses
the influences and counter influences Of
The nations upon each other and heholds
with thrilling interest the resulting civil
izati0n Systems of philosophy, fields
of literature ana laboratories of science
pass in review. Her chndhood- world is
gene. She looks at things through the
| eyes of the historian, philosopher, scien-
| list, scholar Again, a collegiate educa-
/ ton has a refining influence on the indi-
| vidual. She comes into association
/ through their work with the finer spirits
| of all ages. The philosopher the as
/ tronomer, the botanist the chemist, the
| mathematician, the poet the masters in
| literature are her trusted and intimate
/ companions, Association with them gives
| a refinement of judgement-gives her
/ poise and culture. "Once more, colleglat L
| education gives the student increased per.
sonai influence and power. Tha
/ knowledge is power is trite, but
/ it is true as Old, and she who would accom-
plsh much or exert an extensive persona
/ influence cannot now afford to assume
/ life's responsibilities without it.
'Bu, the collegiate education of our girl
is important 70 the home, Much has beer
said and written ON this subject but no
| TOO much. 1t Is sin true that the home
| is the place whore the fiber of the world.
life is made The church. society, the
state are replenished from the circl,
about the freside. Here woman reign
! and imperceptiby distlls the quality o
her own soul into the generation she hold
| hy the hand. She lays the foundation 70
the success of the jurist the physician
! the business man, Gods ambassador
Educate a man and you educate an indiv
ual; educate a woman and YOU educate
| family"
Finally the collegiate education of ou
girls is important 40 the church. Chris
held an unceasing charm over womanhooC
from the very beginning, Whether the ibe
Of her soul is more susceptible of spirit
ual influences than mans it is certain tina
Christ drew her closer within his benehcen
poWct She was more constant and faith
full than man Her fidelity was accepte,
aud rewarded she was last at the sep
uieher and first a. the tomb" She becam
a colaborer in the planting of the church
And the new and rghtful position of homo
al the side of her husband and brothe
Christianity has given her, and she is work
ing out wonderful problems and results il
Christs kingdom. And our educated. de