South Bend news-times. (South Bend, Ind.) 1913-1938, 1917-04-22

Less than % miles northwest south Bend there
lies a little community which stands a shining ex-
ample OF resourcefulness and the value Of economy
whose lead might be in respect by the
people this country pursuing the campaign OF
intensive cultivation which has be-
important factor in the against the Ger
imperial government.
Located about two miles north OF Berrien Springs
Mich. reached by the Chicago. South Bend and
Northern Indiana railway lines. the Emmanuel Mis-
onary college, as the little community is known serves
the educational institution for the Seventh Day Ad
ventists the central youth that
religious sect trained for his life work and believing
concusvely I'm the practice combining spiritual
mental and physical phases of education, the leaders
OF the UNCONVENTIONAL college have worked out sys-
which appears TO be bringing about the desired
suit
Emmanuel Missionary college is the successor Of the
established by the Seventh Adventists having
founded In 1875 The removal of the Battle Greek col
lege Creek was begun n July. 1901
Anxious 20 get away from city life and feeling that the
country the place most conducive the highest
development Of the mental physical and spiritual pow
ers Of their youth the leaders Of the school began
a site,
The leaders being undecided as to where to locate
the summer term Of the college during 1901
Quoted in Berrien Springs grove During the
next term the school carried in the old
mouse at Berr1en springs In the meantime 2s3 acres
of land purchased just miles of the viii
lage and here the present Emmanuel Missionary
leGe began its history
Every building belonging to the institution has been
erected largely through labor have been
installed barns erected water system created making
the college little town all the work has
been in the main by the part of their
educational life At the time the
ried without any assistance labor fron,
the outside Cultivation the fields. operation of the
modern dairy the printing establishment the laundry
the kitchens the barns. etc. all a part the
school curriculum and every student does his
share in the work no matter how rich how poor
ne she may
The college leaders that they could not have
found better site for the institution on the
bank Of the beautiful Joseph river the big farm
through valleys and over hills which
10 Abottf
40 OF the land placed fruit such as
grapes, apples, pears. peaches plums and berries.
farm produce and garden products In addition there
is 40 acre grove Of full grown naples and beech.
forming beautiful park spring sees horde
of flowers and the fall brings of resplendent
foliage.
All OF the land utilized in some manner which
proves profitable and to the student
At this time the big maple grove have
been tapped and the students collecting sap
for syrup More than 100 gallons o. syrup
the grove last spring and as much is
expected this year.
The seventh Day Adventists creed differs funda-
mentally from other religions Among other things
this denomination believes in the coming
Lord pointing out that the prophecies of the Bible
rapidly being fulfilled. Saturday observed by
the Adventiss as the day of worship. They believe
that according TO the commandment Saturday the
seventh day of the week is the day designated for
worship. Other principals Of the denomination in
clude
Non-conformty with the ways of the world pleas
foies and fashions.
Strong campaign in behalf OF foreign missions.
The visible, literal of the
Lord TO the earth yet without setting date for that
event
Christian temperance including the non-use Of iq-
uors. tobacco. and coffee
goal Of church send the
sage all the world in the present generation.
the present time there 2S3
rolled the college. The summer enrolment numbers
about 100 Nine when Otto j. Graf president
of the institution charge there enroll
OF just 40 students At this time the school
pears caring all that it possibly
COmmOdate and plans being made TO enlarge the
institution rapidly the students do the
work.
As the implies. Emmanuel Missionary college
training school and every number of young
and young women sent from the institution
into foreign fields Each student is supposed. upon
entering school. have definite purpose
life and to be seeking preparations for special
vice.
strict regulations observed in conducting the
college The students required to rise at 80 each
morning. Then follows study period until 6:45 then
morning worship and breakfast 700 o'clock. The
school session continues from 7:45 a until 1 p
after which dinner is served. During the afternoon
the their various tasks allotted to them
while worship is conducted in the evening along with
a study period 700 until s:15 while every
dent IS required 20 retire at 80.
Affairs commonly known cases between young
men and placed at the minimum at the
college. Sentmentalsm and Irritation is forbidden by
] FEEDING THE CHILD OF TWO