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Dr. Provine presided for three years, during which time he made decided im- provements on the equipments of the institution, especially in the Scientific department. In 1878 a serious backset was given to the College by the great yellow fever scourge, which carried so many noble Mississippians to their graves. In 1897, in the midst of Dr. Provine ' s progressive administration, a still more serious setback was given by the fact that yellow fever not only spread over Missis- sippi, but reached to the town of Clinton. 1 his was the hardest stroke that had come to the College since the war. It took three years of hard work to bring the student body back to its previous number. In the midst of this great crisis Dr. Provine resigned and Dr. W. T. Lowrey accepted the presidency. For the last nine years the progress of the institution has been steady and rapid. The number of students has run to 436, and is still increasing. The endowment has been run to 105,000, and will doubtless be much more largely increased in the near future. A fund of $120,000 has been raised in cash and good subscriptions for new buildings. The course of study has been extended, the faculty has been increased, and the fame of the institution has rapidly grown. Those acquainted with the situation confi- dently expect now that constant and rapid strides of progress will be made. Let those who find inspiration in growth and progress keep a watchful eye on Mississippi College.
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Mississippi College HE first act of the Legislature of Mississippi chartering this famous old institution was passed on the 26th day of January, 1826. The institution was chartered under the name of Hampstead Academy. One year later an act was passed by the Legislature, changing the name to Mississippi Academy, and in 1830 an act was passed changing the name to Mississippi College. The institution was at first under the management of a self-perpetuating Board of Trustees, and had no denominational connection. Later it went under the management of the Presbyterians. The Presbyterians, having become tired of the responsibility on account of a division in their ranks, finally gave up the institution, and in 1850 it was transferred to the control of the Baptist denomination. When the war opened, the College had what at that time were considered excellent buildings, and also an endowment of about $100,000. The war, however, swept away the endowment securities, which consisted largely of notes from wealthy planters, whose fortunes were ruined by the war. The war also left the buildings in a dilapidated condition and a debt of $6,000 for repairs and running expenses. For many years the College struggled against financial embarrassments and did its work in poverty and toil. For many years the income was supplemented by collections from the churches. But, during all these years the College attracted a sturdy class of students, from among whom many strong and mighty men were developed. In 1890, under the leadership of Dr. J. B. Gambrell, a beginning was made toward endowment by the raising of $40,000. Immediately after the war, Dr. Walter Hillman was made president of the College, and under his leadership the institution made a new start toward prosperity. In 1872 Dr. Hill man was succeeded by Dr. W. S. Webb. Dr. Webb bore the heat and burden of the day with great efficiency and fidelity for eighteen years. The great work of the institution, and the noble name it bore during all these years, were due largely to the character and the work of this great man. Great endow- ments are important, but great men are more so. The institution that is headed by a great man, suited to his position, will do noble work and exert far-reaching influence, even against great financial disadvantages. President Webb s name and work ought to be kept forever fresh in the memory of the friends of Mississippi College. The next two administrations were brief but brilliant. Dr. R. A. Venable was president for four years, during which time the patronage was excellent. 10
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