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LCMS Convention Proceedings St. Louis, Missouri — 1935, Page 46

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46 Proceedings of Thirty-Sixth Regular Convention,

year; in 1933—384, 185 students; in 1934—35, 177 students. Although
this was done, the enrolment at the Seminary was practically as
large as ever, and the dormitories were filled to capacity, and the
classes had to be divided into two and three groups. The enrolment
during the past three years was as follows: —-

Year Enrolled Present Absent Vicaring
1932—33 541 370 165 71
1933—34 591 386 202 84
1934—35 623 446 177 56

During the last triennium the Faculty has faithfully and con-
scientiously applied itself to its class-work and editorial duties, so that
all classes received their instructions regularly and all periodicals
appeared on time. The classes were divided into two groups and one
into three groups, due to the fact that they were too large to be taught
by one professor in one session. The vacancy which was created
through the death of Dr. F. Pieper has not been filled as yet, and
therefore an added amount of work has been placed upon the shoulders
of the members of the Faculty. The Board of Control believes that
this vacancy should be filled in the very near future and requests that
this matter be given serious consideration.

Ten days before the opening of the school-year 1984—35 Dr. Theo.
Graebner had a physical breakdown, which compelled him to take a
complete rest. By the grace of God Dr. Graebner’s health has been
restored, and he has again taken up his work, beginning with the
second semester. During his absence the other professors took upon
themselves still more work, dividing the class- and editorial work of
Dr. Graebner among themselves. We hope that Synod appreciates
what these men have done by taking upon themselves these added
duties.

On September 26, 1932, Mr. August Brauer, member of the Board
of Control for thirty-seven years, passed into the Church Triumphant.
The welfare of our Seminary was always close to the heart of Mr.
. Brauer. With his wise counsel, fervent prayers, and liberal con-
tributions he gave evidence of his love for our institution. We believe
that Synod should recognize the faithful services rendered by this
departed member of our Board by placing the proper resolutions into
the minutes of the coming convention.

Mr. Emil Hartmann has been elected by the Board of Control
to succeed Mr. August Brauer.

The greater part of the student-body enjoyed excellent -health
during these three years. The Christian and Lutheran character of
the institution likewise has been preserved.

During the past triennium Dr. P. KE. Kretzmann continued the
Correspondence Course, in which there was a total enrolment of 97,
of whom approximately 33 per cent. are really active. The reports