Americus times-recorder. [volume] (Americus, Ga.) 1891-current, 1911-04-29
THE GREAT FUTURE OF THE
THIRD DISTRICT AGRICUL-
TURAL COLLEGE.

That was good news that the Times
Recorder carried to its readers yester-
day. the story of the bright prospects
/ for speedy erection of the much need
ed additional dormitory at the Third
District Agricultural College, just onI
the outskirts of the city
The Third District College has been
wonderful success-more Of a sue
cess, We venture to. say, than any of
the other district colleges, although
they have all amply justified the steps
that were taken for their erection and
support.
But the Third District College has
been peculiarly a leader among the
district colleges. 1t has been espec-
tally fortunate in getting for its head
an official who knows how to do
things, a man of an eminently prac-
teal mind, we'll acquainted with the
needs of such an institution, and well
posted as to the best way in which to
get desired results. Surrounded by a
capable faculty, supt. CoIlum has sue
Iceeded in centering the public eye on
the college of which he is the head
and has done much to establish the
district college system in the public
esteem.
Long ago it was apparent that ar
ether domitory must be built for tae
college. Hampered though it has
been, like other district institutions,
by inadequate funds, the demands for
rooms for two years have exceeded the
supply. The time has now come-the
.opportune time to put up the nece8-
sary third building. That it will be
done. and that in ample time for use
this fall, no one will doubt who is
aware of the sterling character of the
trustees, of their pardonable pride in
the institution, and of their ability to
work unitedly for such a good end.
Americas and Sumter county must
dc fully their part in the raising Of
the comparatively small funds that
will be required. This city and county,
it is true, have already given most
handsomely to the institution, but
despite that fact it is a certainty that
when the appeal goes forth for the
additional five thousand dollars that is
needed to make up the $4,000 for the
building, the purses of Americas AMI
Sumter county will not be found closed
to the appeal.
The Third District College has a
wonderful career of expanding useful
less ahead of it. 1t will speedily rise
to the dignity of many state institu-
) tons in the number of its pupils and
; the character of the work done oy
them. The farm lands are yearly i'm
=, proving in richness and in the variety
and extent of their productions. The
school equipment every year is broad
er and better adapted to its wider
needs. The teaching corps is enthus-
iastic in its work. The boys and the
girls have developed spirit of deyo-
ton to the school that is highly
Commendable and is really remarkable
for an institution whose years are
=, numbered by but four. Viewed from
any standpoint this college presents a
record that is highly gratifying and
presents a roseate picture as to its
future work that amply justifes it III
calling upon its friends, from one end
of the congressional district to the
other, to rally to it's aid at this time
provide the funds for the second dorm
itory, and put it in position to tel!
every aspiring boy in the whole Third
e District that it's doors are open and
ready to receive him.
The Atlanta Constitution is boosting
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