# LCMS Convention Proceedings_St. Louis Missouri_1911_S239
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imposition that, over time, becomes more than a burden even to the
most patient teacher. Much time and strength of these men is also
wasted thereby, to the school's detriment, and yet their rent still
costs us $22.75 per month per family. For a modest dwelling in
Mount Vernon for Prof. Heinze we pay $35.00 monthly. Hence it is
that our school, for instance, is charged in the report of the treasurer
of the General Synod, from February 1, 1909, to February 1, 1910,
with an expenditure of $1541.00, although in this period we have
drawn nothing but rent. Since our other schools must also be
considered, and the Synod will in the near future scarcely have to
spare the funds needed for six dwellings at Bronxville, we would
urgently ask the Synod, already this spring, to raise the funds
needed for six professors' residences, either by a mortgage on the
Bronxville property or in some other way. The interest would be
almost covered by the rent now being paid, and our teachers could
put into the school's service the strength now wasted on the
exhausting commute. The board of control should also be
authorized to find ways and means for a second dormitory, should
one become an absolute necessity before the next Delegate Synod
convenes. The school already houses 101 students today.

In closing, we would like gratefully to acknowledge the valuable
services of Mr. D. Kops of Paterson, N. J., which he has rendered us
in the most unselfish manner as a member of the building
committee.

May the Lord our God let our Concordia in Bronxville grow up
to be an ornament of our church, and pour out the blessing of right
education in fullest measure upon our children and our children's
children. May he grant our professors wisdom, strength, and
cheerfulness to discharge their responsible office aright. May he give
our students a right thirst for knowledge and sincere humility, so
that the high and glorious goal of their studies ever remains before
their eyes. And may he preserve for all of us, too, bright eyes, warm
hearts, and open hands for this Concordia.

In the name and on behalf of the board of control of the
Concordia Gymnasium at Bronxville, N. Y.,
                                        its Secretary,
                                        Wm. Köpchen.

St. John's College at Winfield, Kans.

At its last session (May 1908), on taking over St. John's
College, the Reverend General Synod adopted, among others, the
following resolution: "Resolved, to encourage the Kansas District to
take charge of this school for the coming triennium and to submit
an exact report to the next General Synod."

The Kansas District has, to the best of its knowledge and