The Southern Workman Volume 45, No. 11 (Paperback)

This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can usually download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1916 edition. Excerpt: ...as was Hampton, an institute and not a university. When General Armstrong was brevetted brigadier general for bravery in battle he refused to receive a general's epaulets, saying that he preferred to retain the epaulets under which he had really served. An earnest effort is made at Hampton to train the students in modesty of thought and speech and dress. As a rule they have not been "forth putting." It is often said that Hampton does not place sufficient value upon its own work. The fact, however, that two of its graduates have been called to the very highest positions of trust indicates that its mistake is not fatal. Waihmgton-. fourth characteristic of Washington was his desire to serve. His whole life was a giving of himself to his people. "This one thing I do" was as true of him as it was of General Armstrong. In an important sense it was also true of him, as of the great Master, "He saved others; Himself he could not save." It is not too much to claim for Hampton that it is a great training school for service. From the time of entrance to graduation the student is taught that he has a responsibility in the carrying on of the institution. Definite duties are assigned him, and he is made to feel that the wellbeing of the whole school is dependent upon the faithful performance of his part of the work. Not only is service to the school emphasized but also service to the community. The missionary work in the cabins, the poorhouse, and the jail teach the young people that they owe duties to all classes of people. MEETING COMMUNITY NEEDS It may be valuable, in the light of Booker Washington's desire to (erre life, to examine Hampton's work during the past year and try to answer the questions brought to the...