The Nashville globe. [volume] (Nashville, Tenn.) 1906-193?, 1910-04-15

Dr. Preston Taylor, Of Nashville.
arrived in Jonesboro, March q to
begin the Taylor Tour" in interest,"
OF Warner Institute, the Christian in
dustrial school located at this Mace
and which was recently purchased of
the American Missionary Association
by the colored disciples of East Ten
nessee. The second term of this
school ended April 1, on which date
the commencement exercises were
neld In the Court House. There was
large and representative audience
present, who listened patiently to a
most practical talk from DR.. TAYLOR
Inc speaker was in fine spirit and
voice, and for an hour his witticism
and good common sense and apt il
lustratlons flowed freely. After the
address, Prof. Jas. N. IRVINE, in a
Few well chosen remarks awarded di-
plomas to the class of three Young
men and one young lady. The rem
derlng OF the program showed very
much painstaking on the part of the
faculty, composed of Principal James
r. Baker, Mrs. James E. Baker. Prof
c. A. Loller, Misses Mary E. Thomas,
and Kathleen Dickson. The literary
work of the institution is divided into
an English and Academic course of
study. The English course begins
with the primary grades and con.
tinues through seven grades. The
higher course continues through four
grades of higher work.
For more than thirty years. this
school has borne the name, Warner
Institute" 1t is beautifully located
on fine crest in the hill country of
East Tennessee, and occupies a lit
tie more than an acre of ground with
plenty of shade trees. Under the
lead of Yardley Warner. for whom
the school was named, some Ouakers
first established this work, which was
college for white ladies.
After running it for several years.
Mr. Warner transferred it to the
American Missionary Association,
under whose auspices a colored
school was begun in the fall of 1883.
DR.. Taylor's interest in this work
began when the work of selecting the
principal was begun. BY his advice
and commendation, DIR c. c. Smith.
Secretary of the c. w. B. NJ, colored
department, and W. P. Martin, acting
for the local Trustee Board, employed
the present incumbent. And now.
after two successful terms which
have shown the great need of and
the desire for such an institution in
this section, Mr. Taylor offers his
services in months tour to raise
enough money to pay off all debts,
make some needed repairs, and
equip the institution with modern ia
cilities Those who know of his
largo business interests In the city of
Nashville are able to appreciate this
sacrifice"
DR. Taylor is one of the races
strongest leaders and has amassed
large fortune, and is sole proprietor
of one of the largest businesses lin
the Southland. Though more than
sixty years of age, he is as active as
a boy of sixteen. He has neither
frowns nor gray hairs. Indeed, his
is happy, trustful nature seeing al
ways the bright side of everything.
His business success has in no way
hindered his ministerial activities, as
he has been preaching the gospel
for forty years and is now the pres
ent pastor Of the beautiful Lea-Avenue
Christian Church. His sermons abound
in simple elegance, originality, SYM
pathy and ability to get into the
hearts of the people. In this capac-