The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1911-08-06

In the fine old county of Brunswick.
situated on a range of commanding
hills, overlooking the town of Law
renceville, the county seat, is that re-
markable missionary and educational
work for the uplift of negroes known
as st. Paul Normal and Industrial
school. Archdeacon James S Russell.
founder and principal To n strik-
ing extent this school illustrates the
value OF small beginnings. The work
was inauSurated on July 2, 1855, when
the principal purchased a piece of land
for $1,000. giving his personal notes
for the same. as he had not a dollar
In hand nor promise of n cent By
fall the buildings were finished. and on
September oath, 1855. the Normal
School opened with three teachers and
eight boarders.
That was twenty-three years ago.
This year the school had an enrolment
of 5SS, representing various States of
the Union, and Porto Rico and Africa.
There were flfty-four officers and
teachers The school owns 1000 acres
of land and property to the value Of
over 100000. Most OF the buildings.
including the New Memorial Chapel.
were put up by student labor. much
of the material used in construction
being manufactured on the grounds
by students
In Heart of Black Belt
Within a range of fifty miles on any
side of the school $4,000 negroes can
be found. The school is thus in the
very heart of the black belt, and hence
fills an actual need which the far-see-
ing principal long ago recognized and
has endeavored to meet.
The aim OF the school is so we'll
stated in the foreword to one of Its
booklets. Ward of the Church." that
II bears quoting: Our Ambition:
That the name of st. Paul shall stand
for the highest Christian education.
coupled with n good normal training
and useful trade OF some kind; in
other words to be practical. to turn
out boys and girls fitted for actual
service in life. For this reason, the
course of training at st. Pauls con-
templates, first. development of char
acter; then solid scholarship; then the
dignity of labor. We believe this sys-
tenn vii produce whole men and wo-
men. ST. Paul has no place for the
young men or women who is looking
for the glitter and tinsel of life: they
are not wanted. But for the honest
conscientious young man or woman,
having a purpose in life and a desire
for self-improvement, our doors are al
ways open. To such ones poverty need
offer no debarment." The school has
sent out over 400 graduates and has
had over $500 undere raduates in train.
ing under these principles.
The faculty is selected with all pos
sible care and every effort is made
10 surround the student with good in
tiuences. To this end there are religi-
Gus societies for both boys and girls,
daily morning and evening prayer and
regular class room study Of the Bible.
besides religious services and Sunday
school every Sunday. Through the in
defatighble efforts OF the princIpa! and
other Christian gentlemen there is not
a bar room In the town: in fact.
Brunswick is dry county. There are
very few demoralizing agencies in
Lawrenceville, The community is law
abiding. God fearing and church GO
| ing. So 1t can be seen that the school
is most fortunately situated for the
formation OF studious habits and the
| development of good character
In Reach OF Poor.
The price. $3.50 per month for board.
lodging. lights. room and laundry. puts
its advantages within the reach of the