Manchester Democrat. [volume] (Manchester, Iowa) 1875-1930, 1908-07-22
Torrey's Gift to Leno.x.

Manchester have made a gilt OF the
old j. 7. Williamson homestead and
twenty-five acres of land adjoining
to Lenox college college. This an
nouncement was made by President
Reed alta meeting Of the Lenox en-
dowment committee last night, and
it may be surmised that the news
was received with keen delight by
those present, as it also will be by
the general public and friends Of
the old college everywhere. The
gift is made conditional upon the
success Of the college in raising the
100000 endowment whichis now
under way. The property in ques-
ton is valuable one, being located
in the northern part of town and
only couple of blocks from the
college. For several years it has
served as the residence Of President
Reed and previously by President
lGrossman. The house is large and
equipped with all modern conven-
fences, Mr. Tory having recently
expended over $l400 in Improve
ments by adding a new heating
plant, waterworks and sewerage.
The land adjoining is valuable and
a conservative appraisment Of the
entire property places its value at
So 900.
This splendid gift by Mr.. and
Mrs. Tory, together with sums that
have recently been received, leaves
now but $25,OO0 which must be.
acquired to meet the conditions Of
the Carnegie offer. Those having
the endowment campaign in charge,
are feeling very much encouraged
in consequence Of it, though the
committee in charge has been up
against many discouraging setbacks
il directions where they expected
ready responses in the effort to raise
pledges to the fund. The Tory gift
adds another incentive to complete
the endowment.
Mr.. and Mrs. Torry are old resi-
dents Of Manchester and among the
most highly regarded and most
valuable citizens of that city. One
should perhaps know them person
ally to appreciate the qualities of
heart which have prompted their
philanthropy as in this instance
but the writer, having known this
venerable couple, is not surprised
at their benevolent spirit. They are
members Of the Methodist church
and earnest christians in their living
and dealings with men, and since
acquiring the property in Hopkin-
ton few years ago, Mr.. and Mrs.
Torrey have been greatly interested
in the aims, scope and success of
Lenox as a christian college, though
of a different denomination than
their own. But such has been the
conduct Of Lenox that it may we'll
be considered non-sectarion though
BIT is conducted under the auspices
of the Presbyterian denomination.
Its early groundwork was laid for
the purpose -of affording youth o.
broad christian education, and un-
der that policy it has been, able to
educate young men and women of
all faiths without in the least cur
failing its influence as a religious
institution.
1t goes without saying that the
people of Hopkinton, and all friends
of Lenox everywhere. thoroughly
appreciate this splendid gift. 1t has
renewed interest in the endowment
campaign, coming at time when
extra effort is being made to round
up the last thousands required to
meet the conditions of the Carnegie
offer. While the soliciting commit
tee has at no time lost hope or faith
in the final success of the enterprise
this gift has given them a revived
spirit and the solicitations will be
prosecuted from now on with more
vigor.-Hopkinton Leader.
The Union Gospel Brigade, an
aggregation of seven people, will
hold series of old fashioned re-
vival services in their big tent or
the ground near the Manchester Co.
Operative Creamery, beginning
Wednesday evening. July %. On
their hand bills, are published re-
Communications from various min
listers in Agard to their work. The
brigade are musicians and their Or
chestra will be the feature Of the
meetings.