St. Johnsbury Caledonian. [volume] (St. Johnsbury, Vt.) 1867-1919, 1900-10-17
AT THE ACADEMY.
Religious Organization Formed.

The most notable event of the past
week has been the visit of Mr.. Edwards
and its results. For a long time a prom
iment subject Of discussion among
teachers and students has been the ques-
ton of establishing in the Academy some
organization that should tend to foster
and promote high standards of character
and living among the students. Mr..
| Edwards visit was the result of cores
pondence with H. P. Andersen, a former
student in the academy and now one of
the Secretaries of the Student Depart
ment of the Young Mems Christian
Association. Mr.. Edwards has made
his special care Christian work in pre-
paratory and high schools, and, as
representing the life of school and COL
lege, in both the religious, social, and
athletic aspects, Mr.. Anderson suggested
that he would be most valuable helper
in bringing about the establishment of
the organization desired in the Academy.
The following extracts from Mr..
Andersen's letter will be read with in
terest:
"Mr. Edwards is graduate OF Phillips
Academy, at Andover and of Williams
College. Last year he was president of
the Y. M. {. A. at Williams College. He
was also very prominent in athletics, be-
ing on both the University foot ball and
and base ball teams. His deep Christian
character and abilities as a leader, to-
gether with his athletic abilities, make
him especially adapted to reach boys.
sincerely trust that he will be very help.
iul IN promoting religious work at the
school which did so much for me in the
beginning, of both my intellectual and
spiritual life"
Mr.. Edwards arrived at St. Tohnsbury
on Thursday last and on Friday morn
ing addressed the entire school, his
general theme being the elements of
strength in student character and school
life. The speakers attractive person.
atty and excellent judgment in present
ing, in simple yet iorceful way, the
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secured Tor him the closest attention
from one and all. He urged the students
to form some organization which should
be rallying centre for all who wished
to aspire to, and live up to, the best
standards of life and action. At the
close OF his remarks it was suggested
that all those who wished to be more
definitely informed with respect to the
proposed organization should remain,
and large number did so. At this time
1t was provided that such as desired to
form this organization should meet Mr..
Edwards Tor some formal action,-the
young ladies on Friday afternoon and
the young men Saturday morning. At
these meetings, which were attended by a
large number of students, a constitution.
prepared by Mr.. Edwards, was submit.
ted and adopted and officers were ap-
pointed, There will be two divisions OF
this organization, one composed of
young men and the other of young
ladies', both having the same constitu-
ton but each having its own distinct
name. The second and third articles OF
the constitution define the general basis
and purpose of the double organization
his organization has for it's object
the development of Christian character
and fellowship, the cultivation of high
standards OF school life and spirit, Iowa.
devotion to the interests of the school
. and active Christian work, especially BY
and tor students. All members of the
school who earnestly desire to promote
this object in life and speech are wei
coined to memberships and are cordially
J invited to assist actively in the work o
. the organization.
The officers elected, for the young men
. are; President, F. r. Rogers; secretary
A: M. Ticehurst; treasurer, Roydor
I Shckering. For the young ladies
G President, Mabel E. Ross; secretary
Alice NJ. Parkhurst treasurer, Florenc,
e A. Kent.