The Palatka news. [volume] (Palatka, Fla.) 1905-1908, 1907-04-12
stet,on'. Forward Movement.

At Stetson University decided
forward movement has been begun.
Obstacles in the way of Florida peo-
pie in education have been removed.
| People have expressed their conf
dence in the integrity of the ideals
here and are sending in many ex-
pressions of love for the University.
Every person in the state has reason
to rejoice in this great educational
organization. 1t is an opportunity
for everybody. 1t is here at every
body's door. The boys and girls of
Florida are blessed beyond those of
many states. Stetson will give them
a good Christian education.
Not long ago one of the good wo
men of our churches wrote the
President of Stetsop saying she was
praying that we might bring this be
loved University out clear as the
sun, fair as the moon, and as terrible
as an army with banners. This
good prayer has been ringing in the
writer's ears ever since that lady
wrote it. 1t is full of power and
beauty and expresses the desire of
many hearts. The foundations of
this University are laid in the heart
of that woman and others like her
who cherish the fair ideals of this
place.
Everyone at the University has
been quickened and revived. All
have plucked up courage. The
clouds have rolled away and the
sun is brightly shining. The profess
sors are doing their work with in
creased energy and enthusiasm
The cheerful face, the glad eye, the
pleasant greeting, the quick step are
all evidences of the hopes that burn
in all.
New plans are OIL foot to enlarge
the influence of the University, to
take care of the increased attend
ance, to provide new courses of
study. Offers of aid are coming in
from different sources. Inquiries
are made frequently at the Presi-
dents's office with regard to the eX-
panson of the University. A loan
fund for poor students has been es-
tablished. Improvements in the
buildings and grounds are under
consideration. The StetsOn HistOri-
cal Society has been founded and
gifts totalng many thousands have
been received.
The students. too, are feeling the
force of new life. They realize the
Importance of the work Their
studies get first place. A spirit of
power has taken possession of them.
1t is due to the revival we have had.
Another offered himself for Baptism
recently, and still they come. Our
students are filled with serious
purpose. The Faculty meetings re-
port better order throughout the
whole student body.
The discipline has been strength
ened and fine spirit prevails among
the students. They are well be
haved lot of young people. They
come from homes of culture and
Christian influence. Miss Stafford,
the travelling secretary of the Chris
tian Association, came among us and
did all great deal of good.
Nesper services have attracted
crowds of people every Sunday eve
ming and are token of the healthy
spiritual tone Of the University.
These exercises consist of beauti-
full service of scriptures, prayer,
song, and eXultation. They come at
the quiet hour late Sunday afternoon
and are full of inspiration.
Prof. Morse's music recitals have
been on high plane and are
unique feature of our University
life. The Professor has the soul of
master. He is all atingle with his
music. Only the best composers are
interpreted, aid their educational
value is high. The boys are victors
in athletic contests and all along the
line there is evidence of growth and
strength, but the religious spirit of
Stetson is the best thing about it,
Every professor is an earnest Chris
tian. Each is an example of high
culture, of gracious manners. The
students are actively religious. The
Christian associations are doing fine
work. They are filled with the
spirit. The Lord approves the Uni
versity's work and has set his seal
upon it.