Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1903-09-11

On Tuesday oil NcNt Neeh INC b""'' w ~
be Thrown Open tn the students-Dr'
Butler VIII Deliver Opening Address.
The fact that the doors of Alma col.
lege will be thrown open for the recep'
ton of students and for the beginning
Of the sixteenth year of work on Septem'
Der 10th, suggests comparison between
our college and the other christian col
leges of the state. 1t will be easily con-
coded by anyone who knows, that in
campus and buildings Alma is first No
other school in Michigan has such
homes for its students; in buildings of
brick and stone, heated by steam and
lighted by electricity. A lady who
recently visited here had made a COM
parison between us and Olivet She did
not hesitate where to place her daughter.
In library facilities, judging from the
number of volumes, Olivet is ahead Of
all the colleges and Alma is next. In
the number Of the faculty Alma is also
second, being excelled only by Albion.
In endowments, taking the World 8
Almanac for authority, the colleges
stand as follows:
Adrian --------S $500
Albion $500, 900
Alma S22J 900
Hlllsdale S22i ,OOO
Kalamazoo $20S, 900
Olivet ----------- not reported.
This showing is simply wonderful
when we remember that Alma is but
fifteen years old and the other schools
in comparison are from forty to sixty
years of age. No wonder that people
are so generally saying that "Alma is
doubtless the college of the future" Its
central location, its rapid progress, the
enthusiasm of its students and their
success in athletics, have all brought
them that spirit Of hopefullness, that
"swing Of victory" which is bound to
make glorious future. Nor must we
forget that it is borne upon the Albanian
shoulders of our great fellow townsmen,
Ammi w. Wright Whatever he lays
hold upon must become great. Associ-
ated with him are such men as Senator
Alger, Of Detroit; The Hon. n. B.
Bradley, of Bay City; Charles II. Davis,
Esq of Saginaw, and seventeen other
men of like character from different
parts of the state. Still, behind these is
the Presbyterian church of the United
States of America, which in the last
meeting of the General Assembly re.
solved to raise sl2 10000 for the en-
dowment of its schools of higher learn.
ing.
1t is very pleasant to hear that large
attendance for the coming year is as.
sured for Alma. Pioneer Hall, the |
home for the boys, has been OVERLOOKING
for more than week and members Of !
the faculty are at work seeking for com.
Portable homes in the houses of the citi.
zens. Wright Hall is now wholly fur
nished and judging from present indi.
cations every room will be needed for |
the accommodation Of the young ladies. |
1t is more confidently expected that the |
ocal patronage will be larger than ever.
n fact most of our citizens want their
children to spend some time in the
genial and inspiring atmosphere of Alma
college. And there is place for almost
anyone, either in the regular course,
the Academy. the Schools of Music, or
Art, or Business, or Kindergartening.
The table spread is SO bountiful and
varied that everyone may have feast.
Parents who do not encourage their
children to get some good from the col.
lege (if there are any such), are max.
ing most serious mistake, We are |
pleased to announce that the opening
address will be delivered by that genial
gentlemen, DR.. Butler, of the sanitarium.
on Wednesday morning. Sept. 10th, at
8 AS o'clock in the chapel. The theme
will be, WANTED, a Man" The citi.
zens are invited to be present.