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Golden Anniversary — t885- 1035 other friends, and he set out to perform with deter- mination a dreary task. He made his first report to the conference in December, 1895, announcing an enrollment of fifty-eight students. This was less than the total for the preceding year, but he was able to report a larger number of boarding students. The latter were charged $10 a month. Six of the fifty-eight students were preparing for either the ministry or mission work. Twelve others were children of ministers. One year later the college had a faculty of seven and a student enrollment of eighty-five. Among these were six children of Rev. and Mrs. R. H. Barnett — Loulie, R. Ira, Fred T., Doak, Eugene and Henry. The college plant consisted of three buildings. The Hall included fourteen rooms and a large dining apartment. The College Home included thirty bedrooms, a parlor, a sitting room, a dining room, a kitchen, five porticoes and eight halls. The administration building included a chapel, a library, a museum, the president ' s office and seven recitation rooms. Upon the death of Dr. Nolen, the trustees elected as president pro tern, Professor E. F. Herman, a bachelor of arts graduate of Syracuse University, who was then teaching Latin, Greek and German in The Florida Conference College. PRESIDENT LANG ELECTED Thomas Gelzer Lang was elected president at a meeting of the trustees held in Tampa on the after- noon of December 20, 1897. He appeared before the trustees that night in a brief speech of accept- ance. His administration continued until 1902. President Lang was born in Valdosta, Georgia, in 1857. He attended Emory College, and was graduated with first honor in June, 1882, receiving the degree of bachelor of arts. He married on May 16, 1889, and joined the conference a few months later. Before taking up work as a pastor, he served as principal of the Savannah District High School. After a most creditable career as minister and edu- cator, he was superannuated in 1922. He is living in Milledgeville, Georgia. The faculty which served under President Lang included H. C. Morrison, vice-president and pro- fessor of natural sciences; E. F. Herman, Latin, Greek and German; L. D. Kirby, French, English and history; Rev. B. F. Lovelace, mathematics; Miss Margaret Kilbourne, vocal and instrumental music; Miss Fannie Collins, art; and Miss Nellie Miller, primary department and physical culture. Trustees were Rev. A. E. Householder, chairman, Rev. W. F. Norton, vice-chairman; Rev. Edward F. Lev, secretary; George C. Warner, treasurer; Rev. R. ' H. Barnett, Rev. R. L. Honiker, Dr. C. A. Ful- wood, Rev. T. J. Nixon, Dr. J. F. Shands, Rev. J. C. Sale, George M. Lee, Charles W. White, E. H. Swain, J. H. Dorsey, R. F. Webb, G. W. Saxon, W. P. Ward and S. M. Sparkman. Courses offered in the Bible department included soteriology, dispensational truths, the Holy Spirit, doctrine of angels, Christology, harmony of the gospels, canon of Scripture, Bible history, herme- neutics, doctrine of harmartology, inspiration of the Scriptures, eschatology, Messianic prophecies, Christian evidences, Paul ' s life and writings and Bible outlines. New members of the board of trustees during 1899-1900 were Rev. C. A. Saunders, Rev. L. W. Moore, Frank Adams and J. M. Barco. Besides President Lang, the faculty for 1899-1900 included Rev. J. B. Game, Latin and Greek; Mrs. Beulah M. Warner, English and history; Harry Broadwell, mathematics; Rev. Lewis W. Duval, natural science; and Miss Elizabeth Hansbrough, music. In his report to the trustees in May, 1899, Presi- dent Lang said: We are happy to state that the attendance upon this closing term of the college is larger than that of any previous term during the present administration. It has been our sad duty to advise the propriety of the recall of a student home. This was done only after efforts for his betterment extended through several months, and in such a way as to retain the good-will of his family, while maintaining the integrity of the institution and wholesome discipline. We are also happy to report a revival of grace which re- sulted in the reformation of many, the conversion of others and the advancement of others. As to the financial status of the college, we would only report at this time that during the collegiate year the teachers have received a little over $800 from tuition. This was supplemented by collections in the field. Page Tzvcnlv-lhrcc • ■
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