The supreme concern of philanthropy is the welfare of the unawakened
rural masses. To this end there is need of a goodly sprinkling of well
educated men and women to give wise guidance, direction and control.
Let no one deceive himself that the country Negro can be uplifted
except through the influence of higher contact. It is impossible to
inaugurate and conduct a manual training or industrial school without
men of sound academic as well as technical knowledge. The torch which
is to lighten the darksome places of the South must be kindled at the
centers of light.