WHAT OUR GRADUATES ARE DOING.

FROM GRADUATES OF STRAIGHT UNIVERSITY, NEW ORLEANS.

"I am principal of the public schools of Vicksburg, Miss. I have been teaching fourteen years, having had charge of my present work nine years. I have under my present charge eight hundred pupils, all the school can accommodate. Several hundred have been turned away."

II.

"Am editor of the Southwestern Christian Advocate, and practicing physician and minister. Have taught school in Alabama and Louisiana."

III.

"My present occupation is clerk in the War Department, Washington, D. C. I have taught three years in New Orleans. I graduated as doctor of medicine, April 13, from the medical department of Howard University."

IV.

"I am principal of the Harper Industrial Institute, Baton Rouge, La. Have taught almost continuously since graduating in 1879. For the American Missionary Association I entertain a feeling of the greatest possible gratitude. What little I am I owe to the training of dear old Straight."

"I have been until last spring principal of the colored schools of Manhattan, Kansas, since 1885."

VI.

"The very name of the dear old institution is sweet to me, and while those who guarded the old mother in the memorable past have somewhat vanished, the purposes for which she was instituted are being vigorously pushed and great good accomplished. Many of her sons and daughters can be found throughout this Southland engaged in the various pursuits of life, doing a grand work for Christ and humanity. All honor to the American Missionary Association for this excellent school, and incessant praises to Him who guides and directs her efforts."

VII.

"I am instructor of ancient languages in Wiley University, Tex.; have been since 1887. I am a member of the Louisiana Conference."

VIII.

The following extract is of special importance as showing the breadth and completeness of the system of instruction of Straight University and the economy upon which it is based:

"I am always glad to do whatever lies in my power that will in any way be beneficial to Straight University, my alma mater. I am, as you know, a normal graduate of 1891. Though I had never before taken the first thought of learning anything about wood-working, I thought I would go into the shop the first day anyway; and I shall always be heartily thankful that I did so. From that day to the end of my course, without interruption to my studies, I worked in the carpenter shop, and acquired such a knowledge of carpentry that I am now able to support myself by following that trade. Still more, from the knowledge I gained of making pieces of furniture, such as center-tables, washstands, etc., I think I could be useful in the cabinet trade."

IX.

The following gives some idea of what the department in theology is doing:

"Having a desire to do something for Christ and humanity, I began the study of theology and other studies at Straight, that I might be thoroughly equipped, 'a workman that needeth not to be ashamed.' I was compelled to give up for two years, and it seemed to me that there was no use of my trying further, when just then through the dark cloud the sun shone again, and I hope now, if life lasts, to keep on till I finish the course. All that I am, or ever expect to be, is due to Straight University. May God bless her and the many friends who have made it possible for us to attend."