Reformed Presbyterian Minutes of Synod 1928 - Rparchives.org

REFORMED PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH 83
With respect to the actual working out of the affairs of
the college we note with satisfaction the reduction of the college
debt by ten thousand dollars. We also note the growing
interest in the spiritual side of student life by Dr. Pearce and
his staff of efficient helpers, as reflected in a new spiritual life
among the students. The reports coming from those interested
in the college are highly satisfactory and show a substantial
advancement along all lines.
We trust and pray that in the coming year there may be a
continued growth in the spirit of cooperation and helpfulness
between all connected with this our own institution of learning.
For a more specific report on the activities of the college
we refer you to the report of the Board of Trustees.
Respectfully submitted,
GEO. M. ROBB, Secretary.
REPORT BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF GENEVA COLLEGE
The Board of Trustees of Geneva College would respectfully
report:
We desire to acknowledge our indebtedness to our Divine
Lord for his many blessings to the college during the past
school year. It has been a fine year. The college dean says:
"In many ways * * * * the finest year in the history of the
college." The health of the faculty and students has been
generally good. Interest in the work to be done has been in
evidence, on the part of the faculty and the students. It has
been a quiet year of progress without serious disturbance of any
kind. Marked success has been won in many lines of the college's
activities. The attendance has been up to a high water
mark. We earnestly thank God for a good year. The exception
in the matter of health is that Miss Edna George,
in charge of physical instruction for girls and librarian, has
had to give up her work temporarily and seek rest and restoration.
The sympathy and prayers of the church will go out to
her.
Executive Officers
President Pearce holds the whole-hearted esteem of students
and faculty. This has been shown by the movement led
by certain members of the faculty, to present Dr. and Mrs.
Pearce with a trip to Europe this summer, and the gift of a
beautiful radio set by the students. Dr. Pearce carries the
interests of Geneva in his heart as well as in his head. He is
genial, just and efficient. Hence he is trusted and loved. The
community joins with the students in this esteem. His hands
ought to be upheld by sympathy and help in the burdens he
is carrying for the church.
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