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About Christian herald. (Portland ;) 1882-18?? | View Entire Issue (Feb. 2, 1883)
CnnisTlAK HKRAT.T). nr of a former generation, being both larger and stronger than himself— and th is “ friend in need ” he con- ¿Tfti’TWt To th*1 pi op a w trhph he at once picked up, the two then returning triumphantly, through the chimney, home together. We may well be astonished at the sagacity of the little mouse who so cleverly gained his end. Per- haps he had said to himself, as he gave up his task, “I am too little to carry it, but 1 know one who is older and bigger than I am, and therefore stronger, so I will fetch him to carry it away for me.” Then he had to find his friend (per haps his own mother), to tell his trouble, to communicate his wishes, to persuade her to encounter danger and come with him ; or perhaps he had said that they were kind peo ple whence that cheese came, whom Bhe need not fear, and then he had Jed her to the spot. There was X—--------------------- -—------- --------------------------------- 11 T opportunities. He shirks work; he “fools around;” next he is seen with tobacco, and probably beer ^■gn4w'-hTKk y hi H r>a s .-.-ii t j.-x{,>pettrance: :o: shows he is unhealthy ; he does not do his work well, he loses his posi FACULTY: tion, and becomes intemperate and D. T. STAN LEY, A. M, P resident , probably a criminal. Professor Mental and Moral Sciences, English and Biblical Literature. There are many to day who are W. E. YATES, A. M., standing at the parting place. ______ Professor Greek. Latin and German Languages.. ------- You can take one path ” and J. M. POWELL, A. M., you will go down as sure Professor Mathematics and Physical Sciences, as the sun rises. If you prefer M rs . M. B. STANLEY, to hang around a saloon to reading Principal Primary Department. good books at home, then you are Miss RETTA RASH,—--------------------- on the road to ruin. If you do no*t Teacher of Instrumental Music. obey your parents, if you run away Miss E. M c FADDEN, from school, if you lie, if you swear, Teacher of Painting and Drawing. you will surely go down in life. Miss CASSIE STUMP, B. S., If a boy steadily improves his Teacher of French. time, tries to learn his business, W. E. YATES, A. M, obeys his father and mother, is Aocttfty.----- * ---------------- * truthful and industrious, is respect Such Assistants as are needed will be engaged as the session advances. ful and pleasing toward others, he LOCATION. will succeed. No one can stop his Monmouth, tho seat uf Christian College, is a village of about- 400 inhabitant, noted for "doinglr e irinJifo. Ho is d e t e rmin ed^ tliBlrnimalilT ami tievetiwn to the eaure of wdneatirw. The Oregon Uli the middle of the town, giving d uly connection with PorthndJ and affording „ tn< . le means lor easy fore his rind could be safely taken that he will be a noble specimen of travol and rapid freights. In addition to a paarertjjer depot in the middle of town, tow_, the __ ... O. <fc vz C. . • tt. R. passes through Independence, two miles away, and the steamers plying the Wiliainetto home for him ; but as we see he a man, and every good person will land there also ; making Monmouth one of the most easy towns of access In the Stat«. Parents who desire to place their children under good ednoational advantages, where they shall be free succeeded, and then, no doubt, the help him.— Scholars Companion. from the intemperance and immorality p -evalent in the larger towns, will find in Monmonth just what they uesire in thenarespects. It is a school town, built up for this'purpose, and all friends gladly shared and distribut other interests center in this one. Hence iis superiority for educational purposes. A Passport. ed their nice supper, for I believe ADVANTAGES. A foreign exchange with the mice are very good and generous in The Faculty is tlio most important element to the successful working'of any institution of learning. The B anlirfTrus'et-s have sought to put in the various chairs of Christian C ollege heading “ The New Testament used men sharing food with one another. of marked ability, of established success iu their respective departments, and who are just, the maturity of life. At the bauds of those men they expect to see Christian College among Surely there seems to be some- as a Passport,” tells the following in the most honored institutions of the land. B utt - ding .—Only one wing of the new brick College building hwr been com pie fed, and thia* th ing very like r^oning in all this I interesting storj’ : is being remodeled and greatly improved this year. It contains three working a oriee of large A German workman and his wife airy aud well lighted rooms, used for study and recitation. The old College building adjoining How wonderful is the instinct of has been thoroughly overhauled and converted into a pleasant and commodious chapel. a little animal! I read a beautiful emigrated from Kulm, in Eastern Apparatus sufficient fox ordinary purposes of illustration, ia now provided, aud additions will be made from time to time. The Library cont tins a few volumes oi interest, aud new volumes definition ot instinct in a book one Prussia, to America, leaving behind of value will be added as fast as the means at our command will allow. day, which said that “ instinct was them three little children a boy of DISTINCTIVE FEATURES. The featuros of Christian College to which we especially iuvite attention, as distinctive of our reason without reasoning as it came ten years, and two little girls, aged work are as follows: straight from God.” But does there seven and four respectively. In C hiustian M obality .—The Bible is read every day and lectures calculated to impress its morality »re given, and with the Bible as a basis, 'the' effort to impress the highest Christian the course of time they expressed a not seem to be also sometimes even morality as the guiding principle in the lives of our students. Dogmatism and Sectarianism are carefully avoided. We ignore all religious or political divisions, and encourage great freedom of wish to have their children with reason with reasoning ?— Children's thought, and aim to stand on that high plane where Protestant or Catholic, Democrat or Re can meet on one common level. them, Uut they bad no funds with publican, Friend. P bacticaj . E ducation —The great demand of the times is for men of action. An institution ■ ... —— . ♦ w —•-------------------- learuiug to meet the needs of the neople, should not only impart instruction, but along with which to carry it out. The sea pas of the knowledge gained, give students the power to uae it to advantage for themselves and others. What Will You Be ? The idea of Christian College is, that the finest mental culture and the greatest benefit may sage being secured^ the three little ______ • "_ be obtained by the study of those things that will fit young men and women to at once enter We see two boys standing side pilgrims were allowed to tramp some pursuitor business, and carry it forward successfully. Instead of those branches that are simply ornamental, we prefer those that are useful, and we iuvite comparison and criticism on by side; both are intelligent and their way from Kulm to the port of our work. Our aim is to graduate young men and women ao that they may at once enter upon kind looking; but one becomes an i departure, with next toDothingbut the pursuits of life. DEPARTMENTS. idle, shiftless fellow, and the other a little Testament given them by M athematics .—The Course of Study in this department is very full. The various branches taught from a practical standpoint, with a view to the application of each principal to such an influential and useful man. Per their aunt, inside the cover of-which are affairs as people meet with in life and desire to understand. E nglish L anguage and L iterature .—A ready command of our own tongue, with an ac haps when they were both boys no were written the names of the chil curate knowlodge of its history and authors, ia one ot the most important acquisitu ns. No other dren, ami underneath the words, one could have seen much difference accomplishment can supply the want of this. It can only be acquired by a thorough study of In Christian College the course of English extends through four years and we consider between them, when they were men “ Christ says, * Whatsoever ye do English. this one of our most valuable features. B ciknoeh .— The rapid advance made in the various departments of Science and the rapi 1 the contrast was marked. One be to one of these little ones, ye have succession of discoveries of new principles and applications, constitute one of the wonders of the »ge. No man can claim to be educated who is not conversant with the present advanced stage came dissolute step by step ; the done it unto me.” This was most of Science. Veiw thorough work is made of all these, assisted by tbe use of the apparatus at our other became virtuous step by step; productive of sympathy ana direc command. Sufficient time is allowed for a comprehensive understanding of tbe great principles of each science. as one went up the other went tion, by which the children were A ncient L anguages .—By pursuing the best methods, the progress in acquiring a knowledge of the Geeek and Latin languages, is rapid. We have dropped several authors that are frequent down. safely placed on board the vessel ly read in Colleges, with a view to doing better work iu those that are read, and to give more for the pursuit of the course in English aud the Sciences. Experience has demonstrated It is a question of great moment which was to transport them to time that both better linguists and scientists result from this course. B iblical L itehatube and E xegesis —This department was organized in Christian College —What will you be ? One deter the New World.— Ex. for the first time with tbe opening of the present session The object is to study the Sacred Scriptures analytically and critically, with contemporaneous profane history, and evidence» of mines he will do right and improve Christianity. Methods of sermonizing, pulpit oratory, methods in revival meetings and the care It . is -, not good to live in jest, of churches, afe all earelnlly inveUigatid. It j%. this department that the Christian brotherhood. his powei.s and opportunities to.the i* oarefUly oor.Mdered n* - wta »m st die in e a rno st c . ..MJLk'dL.M» utmost. He is indusI tious TearTis this, while ail other departments are wholly free from any religious discussions, 'except''the uni- formly recognized principles oi Christian morality. his business, becomes a partner or , JF/uc/ieofe. COMMERCIAL DEPARTMENT. The faithful obedience to the proprietor, aud is known as a man Every facility is here afforded for fitting young persons to successfully carry on anv kind of of influence and power. Another dictates ot g >od conscience gives business.. The beat authors are studied on the various subjects, and such practical tests are as will insure thoroughness on tbe part of the student. does nut determine to be bad, but ( moral strength to overcome all made QS^Fur w Course 01 btudy and other information, send for Catalogue. Address is lazy, and neglect« to improv© hi»; difficulties. k D. T, STANLEY, A. P resident , CHRISTIAN COLLEGE,