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2 ever in mind that I have before me the teachers and mothers of the fu ture. The teachers who must he thoroughly equipped with a thirst for knowledge, an enthusiasm for their work, and such a love for the souls and such an appreciation of the laws of health and of temperance as wili compel them to give these things to their pupils. As the future mothers, they must be taught that a woman’s sphere is pro eminently to make her home the most delightful spot on earth to her family; to cultivate the home graces and refinements by the control of temper and the exercise of forbear ance; to take an interest, not so much in the affairs of our neighbors as in the things that concern the world in general; to cultivate the mind and train a family to habits of thrift, hon esty, and usefulness. I want my girls to feel that it is possible, while en gaged in daily toil and in poverty even, to exalt home life into a thing of beauty. I think I hear some one say, “Are the colored girls capable of this?” In answer, I will mention some of the sacrifices they are willing to make for an education. Several have served in families for five dollars a month, and saved their money to come to Shaw University, wearing only the plainest of clothing; others work in the field, plowing and cultivating cotton. One of our girls last summer worked in gardens, chopped cotton, picked off tobacco worms, and shelled with her hands thirty-three bushels of corn. on vi icij iii iJim 1,, >-vUwe Ive dollars. to school until Christmas, then found a school to teach aTrthl'ge months, returning to us again the last of March. She never buys an un necessary article of dress, is faithful, conscientious,and a noble girl. Another one raised last year two bales of cot ton. first renting her land, then plow ing, planting and doing herself all of the work from first to last; during the intervals of such labor she carded, spun and wove one hundred yards of cl oil i, specimens of which I have'with me. She left us three weeks ago that she might repeat the same experience, and come back to school again in the fall. I might mention many other noble girls who are able to teach, and can earn their money more easily. I find it very easy to control the girls, securing neatness and good or der, and a faithful observance of the rules; but it is owing, I think, to the opportunity I have each day of ap pealing to their moral sense, of doing right because it is right, inciting them to hold fast to whatever things are true, whatsover things are honest, whatsoever things are just, whatso ever things are pure, whatsoever things are lovely, and whatsoever things are of good report. I believe the girls are generally keeping the rules from principle. After nearly four years of experi ence as a missionary teacher, I feel greatly encouraged to continue this work, and thankful for the opportu nity; and I know of nothing that need prevent these daughters of a downtrodden and despised race from becoming as corner stones, and pol ished after the similitude of a palace. THE BAPTIST STATE CONVENTION. The Baptist State Convention of North Carolina will meet in Winston, Forsyth county, on the 20th of Octo ber next. All the associations we have heard from have elected dele gates to the Convention. Individual churches can be represented by con tributing one dollar. We hope that all the churches will send their pastors and that as many other brethren will attend as possible. Let all make a little sacrifice and come together once a year to discuss and adopt plans to better unite our strength and carry on the Masters work. Spfje African (Barpopitot. OCTOBER. 1880 i ISSUED QUARTERLY TO OUR WHITE BRETHREN IN NOMi CAROLINA. £ B We forward this issue of the B positor to the white Baptist miiM ters of the State. Many are “ how can I help the colored broth® in their efforts to educate themseuß land improve their condition?” wish to make a suggestion, whß we are confident is practical | would result in great good : If any neighborhood or section more colored young men or wom«Bjh( active, industrious, and of good cSH actor —could be induced to money and enter some deparLm<tSflJ Shaw University, the result woffißglS highly beneficial. At first ho only for one term, and the would not be more than dollars, not including ponses. Our experience has Bfe?' jfc; a student, once enters Shaw j sity he will begin to save his moinegmi will return to continue his A? Jjj lie assistance in erly care and advice, '" ' • in 'lie' b "*■ .... 11,,. i -v du Oden .. ' 9HHU >rim. Mm BfiBBI :i: 1.. 1• • ■'. :.!! dS U Jfl 9 H e on process. f jPBH69§f ‘Anytiling our white brethren can i do by special effort in the way of ad- ! vising, Ac., will be appreciated, and will be sure to result in a blessing to the colored people. Du. Thomas E. Skinner, of Ral eigh, has accepted a professorship in Shaw University. He will teach Moral Philosophy, Biblical Interpre tation and Homeletics. Both white and colored brethren unite in expres sions of joy and congratulations that Shaw University is thus favored and blessed. It is looked upon at the rooms in New York as well as among the two hundred thousand Baptists of North Carolina as the right thing to be done. Dr. Skinner has been in the pastorate more than thirty years a score or more as pastor of the First Baptist church, of Raleigh, and is fully conversant with the character and wants of the colored people, has been accustomed in past years to give lectures to the students of the Uni versity and is acquainted with the S history of the school from its very beginning. Dr. Skinner enters upon his work at Shaw University under most favorable circumstances, with superior intellectual ability as a preacher and with a wide experience among both white and colored ; he cannot fail to become a power for good in this new field of labor. Prof. W. R. Granger is a colored gentleman, a graduate of the Uni versity of Lewisburg, Pa. President Hill speaks of his capabilities in the highest terms. THE AFRICAN EXPOSITOR. Shaw University opens with en couraging prospects. As we go to press students are arriving upon every train and the probability is that we are to be crowded as never before, i Ihe extent of our present accommo dations is for about four hundred hoarding students, possibly our reci tation rooms are sufficiently large and i numerous to accommodate six hun dred. After the fifteenth of October, students should write before leaving home and ascertain if they can be admitted. Especially young ladies ; wishing to enter Estey Seminary. H. B. Battle assistant State Chem- I ist has accepted the position as pro- I fessor of Chemistry in the Leonard f Medical School, of Shaw University. LHe was educated at the University of ESforth Carolina. His practical expe dience as a Chemist in the State Efhemical Laboratory at Raleigh, ren- HkjLbim a valuable accession to our faculty and his appointment received and may be re gal'Bjas indicative of a determina- Itiorßuj; the part of the Medical facul ty Trustees to provide our stu dents .with every possible facility in Ibeir efforts to acquire a thorough Knowledge .of the different branches If Medicine. I 4 |IIE DEATH OF MRS. W. W. KEEN, OF I PHILADELPHIA. IT he suc.den d«th of Mrs. Keen in soni)w to a large circle B friends outsiMgr o ufflicte(i fumi . M. Her name ''^Bjj; ar t{| I]lliny M the students a.» c|i(; , s cf Mpiversity. Her «^ Ra!ei h two I or three years ago !xv nr \\T Thusband, \ iAr* W. W. Keen 'JL? "Lilas* . Philadelphia, is still fresh in memory A deep interest was awakened in the welfare of the school and last session when in somewhat poor health and with an usually heavy financial burden resting upon the President of the in stitution she came to his relief, and for several weeks solicited funds forward ing contributions constantly, and her letters that accompanied the money were even a greater treasure. From week to week the writer read her let ters to those who assembled each Friday night to pray that God would open the hearts of Northern friends. In the twenty-one years that we have been connected with the school, no such letters so full of sym pathy with such self forgetfulness and abiding faith in the promises and goodness of the dear Lord have ever been received, and they left an im pression that never will be effaced. It was almost her last Christian work. She had already caught the language consecration and spirit of the heavenly land. She was fast ripening for a higher and holier service. We understand now the inspiration that she to in her letters and that seemed to actuate her in all she at tempted. As we have mourned her death the thought has irrepressibly come. Upon whom will her mantle fall. Who will take her place. Who will be our guarding angel when fi nancial embarrassment and distress arise; in hours when we shall need such an inspiring and triumphant helper. e insert the following from the Helping Hand.. Mrs. v\. \V. Kecu, who for years has been one of the leaders in foreign mission work in Philadelphia, has been called to enter into “the jov of our Lord.” Before the summer vacation, she was moving among us, inspiring, en couraging, and strengthening any whose hearts were faint; constantly guiding and directing the Mission Bands of the First Baptist Church, whose head and heart she was, and filling her own home wdth sunshine in her beautiful, winsome way. j Mrs. Keen was the daughter of 1 Deacon Jefferson Borden, of Fall River, Mass., who was for many years a trustee of Brown University. When only eight years of age she became a Christian, and her life has since been a constant growth in grace. Her own youthful experience led her to labor with zeal among the children, who she believed were included in the promise, “ Whosoever will may come.” Her heart was so large that it took in every good work. “Oh ! ” she said, when speaking of what ought to be done, and the few there were to do it, “sometimes I wish that I might be a dozen women at once.” Her wish wfill be realized in its broadest sense, for many of the young people who have felt the helpful influence of her life will grow, in time, to take her place in the work for the world. Her four daughters have inherited much of their mother’s zeal and earnestness, and, in the sweet home life, have learned her winning, unselfish ways. In the midst of a busy life, Mrs. Keen occasionally found time to write the words that burned in her heart, and what she has written, like her life, has stimulated both young and old to greater effort for Christ and his church. Her “ Thoughts concerning Young Ladies’ Misson Bands” was printed in a little tract published byjrf our WoiyWp Board, and also l^Abn. Through its influence, new b&nds have been organized, and its valuable suggestions have aided those already in working order. Though her life was so bright, use ful, and happy, yet when she was told that she could not stay here much longer, she replied with a smile, “ The Lord is my Shepherd ; lam not afraid to die.” Leonard Medical School opens November Ist, with every prospect of a prosperous year. The faculty for the present session consists of seven professors. The school now is in a condition to give a completeness and unity to the course of study not hith erto attained. The Normal Course connected with Shaw University is worthy of special notice by any that are looking for ward to teaching as a profession. Two Normal Institutes will be held each week, in order to give special atten tion to the best methods of imparting | instruction. With so large a corps of teachers, graduates of a half dozen of the best schools in the country, Shaw University has some special fa cilities for Institute work, and for the best methods of Normal drill in the recitation room. —Mrs. Florence K. Harris, instruc tor in dressmaking, &c., is a colored lady from New Bedford, Mass. She is thought to be admirably adapted for her position. —Dr. L. A. Scruggs enters upon his new sphere of labor with every prospect of usefulness and success. He needs no introduction to the read ers of the Expositor.
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