1 . November 1926
T H E K I N G ’ S B U S I N E S S
650 interest: “ A full house enjoyed the program given by the Male Quartet from the Bible Institute of Los An geles, and we believe that much good will be the result of their visit with us.” "On Sunday, July 18th, a former pastor, Rev. C. A. Nethery ( ’ 16) and his family, visited with members of the church and congregation. The basket dinner held In the park In their honor was well attended and enjoyed by all. Rev. Mr. Nethery preached at both the morning and evening ser vices.” Oscar Zimmerman, ’ 13, for years In charge of the Seamen’s Work of the Bible Institute, now of the Immanuel Mission to Seamen, Berkeley, Califor nia, writes in a repent praise letter of the wonderful way in which God has been using him and others associated with him’ in this work for seamen in great world ports. Mr. Zimmerman recently spent nine weeks in overseas ports and was enabled to distribute literature on some 250 vessels. He gives an account of an experience in Hamburg, Germany, which is quite typical and indicates how the Lord works. “ Here the Lord has given us a faithful and efficient brother, his two sons and two brethren helping him. Bro. Sawallisch is a former chief steward on Atlantic liners, and his present position enables him to issue his own passes to visit the harbpr, ’where he labors often until very late at night taking the Gospel to the ships. A recent report from him showed 52 vessels reached in one month’s time, distributing over 5200 pieces of lit erature.” The following B. I. graduates have returned for further work, and have enrolled in the day school: Boyd W. Alsup, ’ 26; D a v i d A. Braun, ’20; Herbert W. Cassell, *26; Henry Caunter, ’ 26; Charles P. Cham berlain, ’ 24; M. Ethel Chamberlain, *24; Ruth Evans, ’ 25; Ella Grauer, ’ 26; Frances Harrison, ’ 26; Eunice R. Hart, ’ 26; Ruth Headley, ’ 26; Mildred E. Hoy, ’ 26; Hazel S. Hulburt, ’ 26; Katherine Huyser, ’ 25; Carrie Jensen, ’ 26; Jacob Kliever, ’ 26; Godfrey Lind- holm, ’ 24; Alma R. McLain, '26; Jose phine Nelson, ’ 20; Harry Neufeld, ’ 22; ■Clarissa Pannifer, ’ 26; Laverna Peters, ’ 26; Leo Polman, ’ 22; Mary Sanders, ’ 24 P. G. ’ 26; Mrs. Ralph C. Scoville, (nee Helen Small), ’ 18; Alma Still, ’26; Verne J. Swanson, ’ 26; Wm. B. Weightman, ’ 26; Elmer L. Wilder, ’ 26. At the time of registration at the •opening of the first semester, each stu dent was asked the question, “ How ■did you come to hear of B.I.O.L.A.?” It is quite significant that one in three gave answer, "Through former stu- dents.” Foriper students and grad uates are the Institute’s best adver tising medium. Their testimony is greatly appreciated. The spirit of thankfulness prevails in every department of B. I. as the first semester opens. Prayers and . earnest endeavors have been answered tin a largely Increased enrollment in
of the very highest order. This advance work in the Missions Course is under the general direction of Dr. Harry W. B o y d , Hollywood, for twenty-three years missionary under the Presbyter ian Board of Missions in China. He has associated with him for special lec tures some of the leading Christian doctors of Southern California. Dr. Boyd has also become house physician, with an office in the Men’s Building. “ Nearly 5,000 enrolled in our Bible Correspondence Courses since t h e y were started. “ 1725 Correspondence students in all parts of the world^ now actually pursuing work with us.” This is the encouraging report made by the Secretary of the Correspon dence School to the faculty at the first fall meeting. It is the best report ever made by this department. It shows that Bible study by Correspondence is no longer an experiment. FIRST STUDENT ASSEMBLY “ Well, we are here, and are glad we came,”— such an expression appeared written upon the face of every one of the three hundred and more students at the first assembly Wednesday niorn- ing, September 15th, at 10:46 o dock. Where else would one find such a group of earnest, consecrated young men and women, with faces set to wards preparation for Christian ser vice; and how they sang the first hymn, “ Faith of Our Fathers 1 The faith ought to be safe in such hands. With a gracious, and withal challeng ing word, all were made welcome by the Dean, Dr. John M. Maclnnis. A fine devotional spirit prevailed both during and after the opening prayer by the Associate Dean, Dr. Ralph At kinson. The announcements w e r e made as to the enlargement of courses in several departments. The members of the Faculty were introduced, with special reference to the new members: Miss Louise Woodbridge, Piano; Mrs. Alma K. Moss, Voice; Dr. Charles E. Hurlburt, Superintendent of the Bible Institute; and Rev. Albert E. Kelly, i Student Secretary. Very appropriate ly, Rev. Britton Ross, the first student of the Bible Institute, was called to the platform to lead in the closing prayer. All in all it was a great day. Friends and students alike were made happy on entering the dining room at the opening of school to find it beautifully decorated in bright and cheering colors. The improvement was brought about through the co-op eration of Miss Grace H. Todd, teacher in the Home Economics Department of the L. A. High Schools, and also a member of the B. I. Faculty. A large portion of the artistic work was done by Miss Leona Henderson, student of our evening school. To these dear friends we extend our sincere thanks for their interest and assistance. Con gratulations, Mr. Haavind. CORRESPONDENCE SCHOOL BOOMING
Coming! John McNeill S HE announcement of the coming visit of the Rev. John McNeill is one of un usual importance to readers of The King’s Business. Be ginning with November Mr. McNeill is to occupy the pul pit of the Church of the Open Door and will lecture to stu dents of the Bible Institute of Los Angeles. The great cities of the world have claimed the unique ministry of this man of God— Glasgow, London, Chicago, Toronto, D e n v e r , New York. At present Mr. McNeill is pastor of one of P h i l a d e l p h i a ’s largest churches. The writer of this note has followed him ever since his association with D. L. Moody in Chicago during the World’s Fair Campaign in 1893. He carries the love of hundreds of thousands of God’s children on both sides of the Atlantic who admire him for his unswerving loy alty to his Master and his Master’s Book. To use a com monplace John McNeill is a great preacher, and we antici pate that a multitude of men and women will be greatly blessed through his ministry in the Bible Institute of Los Angeles. Personally, we long for November to dawn. the Day School. On September 24th the total enrollment was 337. At the same time 1924 the total was thirty- nine less, and last year forty-four be low this year’s figure. Applications at the above date were still pending so that the total for the first semester will be higher than for at least two years. Let us continue to pray for God’s favor in this matter. Twd Gospel Teams of B. I. students traveled during the summer up and down the coast. Messrs. Percy Craw ford, William Shipcott, I. A. Moon, Ward Altig, Harlan Fischer, of the Bible Institute team, traveled as far north as Vancouver, and held at least one Gospel meeting each day of the summer. The other team including Messrs. Herbert Cassell, Herbert Fox, Leon Keys, Bernard Mason, Burton Curry, Ralph Hunt, representing the Fishermen’s Club, confined its efforts to California>and adjacent territory. Both teams returned in time for school, to recount, as did the disciples of old, the wonderitul way in which the Lord had used them. Many, many souls were graciously saved through their efforts, and scores of names were add ed to the student prospect list. .We praise God for the way in which He has used these talented young men. The new Medical Aid Course has proved to be quite popular with third year students. The enrollment is quite gratifying, and the instruction given is
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