The Washington bee., 1909-02-27

What are the Advantages of a Re-
ligious Training? I
I. It awakens the sluggish. dor,
mant energies of the individuals md
turns them into channels of useul-
ness and service.
2. It lessons crime. reduces ille-
ness, stops violence. teaches Lessons
of restraint.
3. 1t builds up a better citizenship
and checks the great waste of human
material found in chain gangs, ails
and penetentiaries.
4. Makes a man practically reIi-
gious and the industrial and educa-
tional side will take care of itself
5. The rallying cry should BE-
change the man and the environ-
ments will be changed by the ma1."
What is the Plan Proposed in the
Establishment of Such an In
stitution?
I. To train men and women in the
Bible and thus change the inner life
and with this life changed, send them
ont to change others.
?. It is also planned to have 4
literary department especially ad.pt-
ed for the illiterate minister. The
ministers of the colored race are The
real leaders of the race, and for the
next three or four generations will
remain so. There are about 3o,Doo
colored ministers in the United
States, a safe estimate is that only
ten per cent, or 5000 are educated,
leaving $4,000 yet to be reached.
These $1,000 largely control the fu-
ture of 100000 people. In many
instances these ministers are seeking
the light. They cannot spend a long
time in college and hence a practical
course must be arranged to suit their
needs. They must be made discon-
tented with the old way and seek a
better one.
3. A special course for Sunday
School teachers. The Sunday Schools
will be the largest and most potent
force in shaping the future of the
! race, and yet the schools already es-
tablished are neglecting it. Listen
to what Vice President Fairbanks
says on this subject:
The Vice Presidents Chamber
Washington, D. c.
January %, 1908.
Mr.. James T. Sheppard,
Durham, n. c.
Dear Sir:
Your letter of the 18th instant is
received. I fully agree with you that
The Sunday School furnishes the
most hopeful field for the future work
in the uplift of the Negro" There
is no better field of endeavor than
this. The work is worthy of the ut
most encouragement.
Very truly yours.
Charles w. Fairbanks.
The hope of the race lies in the
, salvation of the young. Specially
trained teachers must do the work
if it is to be effective. A course COW
ering a definite period will bring the
only permanent results.
4. Settlement work will be at
tempted in several communities and
the results given to the public.
5. A special course, designed for
the training of young men and wo-
men, to do the work required by the
Young Mems Christian Association
will be established. With proper
trained men and women ready for
service, this great arm of helpful
work will do more for the masses.
w Hat lLiuuSllldl w OIh w III bC lIOliS'
1t is planned to establish practical
industries, Agriculture, Horticulture.
courses of Domestic Science and sim
liar branches. The men and women
viii be taught to work, and this idea
will be sent to the masses, that re-
ligion and work go hand in hand.
Are the Colored People Ready?
They are, and will support It.
Sixty APPLICATIONS have already come
in.
When Do You Propose Opening?
July, 1909.
How will it be Supported Finan-
cially?
1t is planned to raise an endOw-
ment to start Of $4,000 and to raise
an additional $4,000 for buildings