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The Library contains about 3,400 volumes, principally modern works, and, with the Anatomical Cabinet, is annually increasing.
The amount of fees for the Lectures is $50, payable in advance. Graduation fee, including Diploma, $18.
Degrees are conferred at the close of each course of Lectures, and at the following Commencement of the College in September.
The first class graduated from the Medical School in 1821.
MEDICAL ASSOCIATION OF PORTLAND.
OFFICERS FOR 1855. Dr. John T. Gilman, President ; Dr. William Wood Dr. C. W. Thomas, Vice Presidents ; Dr. Israel T. Dana, Secretary ; Dr. S. B Chase, Treasurer ; Drs. G. Daveis, J. Houghton, S. II. Tewksbury, W. C. Robin- son, C. S. D. Fessenden, Censors.
WATERVILLE COLLEGE, 1855-6 .- WATERVILLE.
Incorporated 1820.
First Class Graduated, 1822.
BOARD OF TRUSTEES.
Rev. Robert E. Pattison, D. D., President ; IIon. John Hubbard, LL. D., Vice President ; Eldridge L. Getchell, Esq., Treasurer ; Rev. N. Milton Wood, Secretary ; IIon. Timothy Boutelle, LL. D .; Nathaniel Gilman, Esq. ; Rev. Joseph Ricker; Rev. Adam Wilson, D. D .; Rev. James Gilpatrick; Andrew Masters, Esq .; Rev. Arthur Drinkwater; Rev. Samuel F. Smith ; Rev. Handell G. Nott ; Rev. Abraham II.Granger ; Rev. Samuel L. Caldwell ; Hon. Josiah Pierce ; Abner Coburn, Esq. ; Samuel Garnsey, Esq .; Hon. Hiram Belcher ; Hon. Thomas Robinson ; Henry W. Paine, LL. D. ; Hon. Elisha M. Thurston ; Rev. Joseph Ricker ; Daniel Merrill, Esq .; Alpheus Shaw, Esq .; Rev. William Lamson; Moses Giddings, Esq .; George W. Keeley, LL. D .; Rev. David N. Sheldon ; Rev. Lorenzo B. Allen ; Rev. William HI. Shailer, D. D. ; Hon. Noah Smith, Jr .; A. W. Kennedy, M. D.
Faculty of Instruction.
Rev. Robert E. Pattison, D. D., President, Professor of Intellectual and Moral Philosophy.
Rev. JJames T. Champlin, A. M., Professor of Greek and Latin Languages, and Literature.
Samuel K. Smith, A. M., Professor of Rethorie and Librarian.
, Professor of Mathematics and Natural Philosophy.
Rev. Charles E. Hamlen, A. M., Professor of Chemistry and Natural Philosophy.
Hobart W. Richardson, Instructor in Greek and Mathematics.
Terms of Admission.
The requisites for admission to the Freshman Class are testimonials of a good moral character, a thorough acquaintance with English, Latin, and Greek Grammar, Cæsar's Commentaries or Sallust, Virgil, Cicero's Select Orations, Latin Prosody, the making of Latin, the Gospels of the Greek Testament, Jacob's Greek Reader, Ancient and Modern Geography, Vulgar and Decimal Fractions, Proportions, the doctrine of Roots and Powers, and Algebra, so far as to be able to solve equations of the second degree. It is recommended to students in preparation to read attentively some convenient manual of Greek and Roman History. Kuhner's Elementary Greek and Latin Grammars, including the Exercises, or Champlin's Greek Grammar, and the Latin Gram- mar of Andrews and Stoddard are required.
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Candidates for advanced standing are examined in the preparatory studies, and in the various branches to which the "class they propose to enter have attended. Those who are admitted from other colleges, must present certi- ficates of regular dismission. In all cases testimonials of good moral character are required.
The stated times for examination are Monday and Tuesday before Com- mencement, and the first and second days of the first term.
Partial Course.
Individuals of suitable age and acquisitions, wishing to fit themselves for Mercantile, Agricultural, or any of the other active pursuits of life, will have every facility for pursuing a partial course of study, of not less than one year -they selecting such studies as they may desire. They will be required to re- cite with the regular college classes at least twice a day, will have frce ac- eess to the Libraries and Lectures, and on leaving the institution will be entitled to a regular certificate of their respective attainments.
Lectures.
In connection with the regular recitations, Lectures are delivered to the several classes on the following subjects : - Chemistry, Geology, Mineralogy, Botany, Conchology, the various branches of Natural Philosophy, Intellectual Philosophy, Evidences of Christianity, Greek History and Literature, Roman Ilistory and Literature, Greek and Roman Mythology, Verbal Criticism and History of the English Language, Modern History, Means of Preserving Health.
Expenses.
Tuition, Room-rent and use of Library,
.$35.00 $35.00
Incidental Expenses, .
5.00 5.00
Board, from $1.00 to $1.75 per week,. 39.00 to 78.25
Fuel, Washing and Lights,. ..
12.00 12.00
Amount, . ·$91.00 to $120.25
The sum necessary for books, clothing and travelling expenses, will vary ac- cording to circumstances and the liabits of the Students. Many of the Greek and Latin text-books can be obtained by the Students from the Library at a reasonable charge.
College term bills are to be paid at the commencement of the succeeding term. Persons admitted to an advanced standing, if not from another College, are required to pay back tuition ; but no matriculation fec is exacted in any case.
There are two Literary Societies supported by the Students, the Erosophian Adelphi, and Literary Fraternity, each of which owns valuable libraries.
Erosophian Adelphi.
President, Charles F. Foster, Dorchester, Mass .; Vice President, Charles W. Sanger, Waterville ; Cor. Secretary, Samuel K. Leavitt, Levant.
Literary Fraternity.
President, Tristram F. McFadden, Vassalboro'; Vice President, Abijah R. Crane, Fayette ; Cor. Secretary, Rufus K. Marriner, Searsmont.
These Societies unite in a public celebration on the evening previous to Commencement.
There are also two secret Societies, the Zeta Psi and Delta Kappa Epsilon. The Boardman Missionary Society, founded in 1841, has for its object mis- sionary inquiries and religious discussions.
Volumes in Libraries.
The College Library contains about. · 10,500 volumes.
The Erosophiian Adelphi " 66
2,500
The Literary Fraternity " 3,000
Total, about 16,000
The number of specimens in the Cabinet is about 2,000.
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COLLEGES.
Number of Students, 1855-6.
THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY .- BANGOR.
The Theological Seminary at Bangor received its charter from the Legis- lature of Massachusetts, in the year 1814. It went into operation at Hampden in the autumn of 1816. In 1819 the Institution was removed from Hampden to Bangor, where it is now permanently established. Its first Professors were Rev. Abijah Wines, formerly of Newport, N. H., and Mr. Jehudi Ashmun, afterwards the founder and first Governor of the Colony at Liberia.
The Seminary was originally founded on the plan of the English Dissenting Institutions, combining a classical and theological course of study, which occu- pied the term of four years. After a few years this plan was dropped. The Classical department was separated from the Theological ; the terms of admis- sion to the Seminary proper were raised; the course of study, and the period of it, were made similar to those at Andover and Princeton.
For many years the Seminary was constantly embarrassed for the want of funds, but is now relieved, in good measure, from such embarrassments. It bas three Professors, and is expected soon to add a fourth. The existing Professor- ships are fully endowed; the buildings are in a good condition ; and it has a Library of 10,000 volumes. The number of students for the last twenty years has been very uniform, rarely rising above fifty or falling below forty.
This Seminary, though under the particular charge of Orthodox Congrega- tionalists, is equally open to Christians of other . enominations, and students of other denominations are always found within its walls.
No student is charged for instruction, room-rent, or use of library. Almost the only expense to the student is that of board, and he is aided very consider- ably in the payment of this ; so that board (including washing) does not average more than a dollar a week.
The course of study at this Seminary embraces Sacred Literature, Systematie and Pastoral Theology, Church Polity, Sacred Rhetoric and Ecclesiastical His- tory ; and is intended to be as full and as thorough as at any Seminary in the United States.
MAINE STATE SEMINARY .- LEWISTON.
Incorporated 1855.
Total donations, January, 1856, $35,166. Three brick buildings are in process of erection.
Rev. Ebenezer Knowlton, President. Rev. Oren B. Cheney, Secretary and General Agent. Francis Lyford, Esq., Treasurer. Samuel Swanton, Esq., and Rev. Nahum Brooks, Auditors.
METHODIST EPISCOPAL CHURCH .- MAINE.
THE M. E. CHURCH in this State is divided into two Conferences-MAINE and EAST MAINE. Maine embraces that portion of the State West, and East Maine that East of the Kennebec River.
Each Conference is divided into three Presiding Elders' Districts. Each District embraces several Stations and Circuits, amounting, in all, to 177. Connected with these Conferences, there are 195 Travelling and Superannu- ated, and 157 Local Preachers.
The Church membership in the State amounts to 20,270.
These Conferences have each a Seminary of learning of a high order, both in a flourishing condition and very liberally patronized.
THE MAINE WESLEYAN SEMINARY,
Located at Kent's Hill, under the management of the Maine Conference, has long held an honorable position among the institutions of learning in New England. Men, eminent for their talents, educated at this Seminary, are now filling important stations of responsibility and usefulness in nearly every State in the Union.
BOARD OF EDUCATION.
II. P. Torsey, A. M., Principal. A. Walsh, A. M., Teacher of Classical Department. J. Perry, Teacher of Penmanship. Mrs. E. J. Torsey, Preceptress. Miss .J. A. Robinson, Teacher of Painting and Drawing. Miss Evelyn Wheel- ock, Miss Cynthia JI. Wentworth, Teachers on Piano-forte.
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Terms and Vacations.
The Academic year consists of two terms of fifteen weeks each.
The Fall Term commences on the first Wednesday of August, and the Spring Term on the first Wednesday of March.
EAST MAINE CONFERENCE SEMINARV .- BUCKSPORT.
Incorporated 1850. OFFICERS FOR 1854-55.
Joseph Doane, Esq.,
President,. Vice President, - Rev. L. L. Knox,
Secretary, W. H. Pillsbury,
Treasurer, - - John J. Lee, Esq.,
Orrington. Bucksport. 66
BOARD OF VISITORS.
Rev. R. B. Curtis, Bangor; F. A. Soule, Bucksport ; P. Higgins, Eastport ; T. B. Tupper, Orrington ; S. W. Partridge, Hiram Ruggles, Exeter; J. R. Howes, James Bell, John B. Hill, Charles Jarvis, John Cochran, Orland.
FACULTY.
Rev. Loren L. Knox, A. M., Principal, and Teacher of Mental, Moral, and Natural Science. Stephen S. Nash, A. M., Teacher of Mathematics. Rev. Thomas II. Rich, A. M., Teacher of Ancient Languages. Miss Jane Johnston, Preceptress, and Teacher of Modern Languages and Ornamental Branches. Miss Josephine A. Paine, Teacher of Music. Miss Miranda T. Lowell, Teacher of English Branches.
This Institution is an enterprise of the Methodists composing the East Maine Conference, enibracing all the territory lying cast of the Kennebec River. The Seminary and boarding house are delightfully situated in an oak grove, on Prospect IIill, at the upper or northern part of the village, commanding a fine view of nearly all the village harbor, Fort Knox, Prospect, Orphan Island, Long Island, Fort Point, Brigadier Island, &c. ; and from the dome, in a southerly direction, may be seen the ruins of the memorable redoubt, built by the English, in the Revolutionary War of Independence in 1776, on the heights of Castine, and occupied by them during the war.
Boarding House .- The boarding house is a new building, 100 by 40 feet, with an L 28 by 22 feet. There are 84 rooms to be occupied by teachers and students. They will accommodate 160 students, besides the steward and his family. The main building, four stories, is built of brick; the L is two stories, and built of wood. Cost, about $14,000.
ACADEMIES.
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ALFRED ACADEMY .- ALFRED VILLAGE. -, Principal. There are two terms a year, Spring and Fall. ANSON ACADEMY .- ANSON. G. W. Stickney, President. R. Collins, Secretary. G. C. Getchell, Treasurer. BELGRADE TITCOMB ACADEMY. - BELGRADE.
Charles K. Hutchings, Principal. Miss Hannah L. Knap, Assistant.
This Institution is pleasantly situated in the northern part of Belgrade, ten miles distant from Waterville, on the line of the Androscoggin and Kennebec Railroad, and on the stage road leading from Augusta to Anson.
BENTON INSTITUTE .- BENTON.
Established 1837. Principal.
BERWICK ACADEMY. - SOUTH BERWICK.
Francis B. Hayes, Boston, President. Hiram H. Hobbs, South Berwick, Secretary and Treasurer. William S. Palmer, A. M., Principal. J. B. Gray, M. D., Asso- Principal. Mrs. Fannie P. Palmer, Principal of the Female Department. Mrs. J. B. M. Gray, Teacher of Music.
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There are four terms in the year, of eleven weeks each. Tuition, Spring and Fall Terms, each $5.00; Summer and Winter Terms, each $4.50. Modern Lan- guages, Musie on the Piano, and Drawing, extra.
Board in private families, from $2.00 to $2.50 per week.
A Library and Philosophical and Chemical Apparatus belong to the Institu- tion.
A new Academy building was erected in 1853, at an expense of more than $7,000.
BLUEHILL ACADEMY .- BLUEIIILL.
Incorporated, 1803.
Samuel S. Gardner, A. M., Principal. John Stevens, Secretary Board of Trus- tees.
Number of Scholars the past year, 96.
CALAIS ACADEMY.
Incorporated April 28, 1850. Opened Dee., 1851.
G. D. King, President. Benjamin Young, Treasurer. George W. Dyer, Secre- tary. George Downes, Joseph Granger, George W. Dyer, Managers.
CHARLESTON ACADEMY .- CHARLESTON.
D. T. Bradford, Principal.
This Academy has two terms a year, Spring and Fall.
CHERRYFIELD ACADEMY .- CHERRYFIELD. Incorporated, 1829.
Joseph Adams, John L. Campbell, Alexander Campbell, James Small, Wm. Wentworth, M. D., Tristram Redman, M. D., William Small, William B. Nash, James 1. Campbell, William Nickels, Jeremiah O. Nickels, Daniel Willey, James W. Moore, Richard C. Campbell, William Burnham, Benjamin G. Rieker, Trus- tees. B. G. Ricker, Financial Agent. Joseph Adams, President of Trustees. Wm. Burnham, Vice President. William Wentworth, Secretary. John L. Campbell, Treasurer. ! T. Redman, M. D., William Wentworth, M. D., Daniel Willey, Visiting and Examining Committee. Ilenry P. Brown, A. B., Preceptor. Miss Frances Redman, Assistant.
Invested Funds, $1,000.
By an arrangement existing between the Union School District in Cherryfield and this Institution, such advanced scholars of said District as the Superintend- ing School Committee of said town may determine, are entitled to all the privileges of this school, and the proportion of money which such scholars draw from the money appropriated for schools by said town, is also transferred to this school.
CHINA ACADEMY .- CHINA. G. C. Wilson, Principal.
CONY FEMALE ACADEMY .- AUGUSTA.
This Institution was founded in the year 1818, by Hon. Daniel Cony, and has been in successful operation since that time. Its Academic Year embraces four terins of eleven weeks each, beginning respectively on the second Wednesdays of September, December, and March, and on the first Wednesday of June.
Tuition, $1 to $7. One half the tuition of pupils from out of the city is paid by the Trustees. A large and commodious boarding-house is connected with the Institution. Price of Board, $1.83 per week, including furnished room, fuel and lights.
CONY SCHOOL FOR BOYS .- AUGUSTA. Charles H. Foster, Principal.
CORINNA UNION ACADEMY .- CORINNA.
Incorporated 1851.
Fund, $1,500.
James H. Sawyer, A. M., Principal.
The school is in operation throughout the year.
EAST CORNISH ACADEMY .- EAST CORNISIL. Building erected, 1843.
S. B. Wilson, Principal.
There are four terms in a year. The Academy building was thoroughly re- paired last year.
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DENNYSVILLE ACADEMY .- DENNYSVILLE. Established 1845.
It has been in operation about two-thirds of the time since it was established.
FARMINGTON ACADEMY.
Incorporated in 1807. First instructor appointed in 1812, and has continued in successful operation since. Funds, exclusive of building and lot, $3,500. No debts.
BOARD OF TRUSTEES.
IIon. Nathan Cutler, President. Hon. Robert Goodenow, Secretary and Treasurer. Dr. Lafayette Perkins, Hon. Samuel Belcher, IIon. John L. Cutler, Isaac Tyler, Esq., Ebenezer Childs, Esq., Thomas Wendell, Esq., George Gage, Esq., Willian Cothven, Asa Abbot.
Jonas Burnham, A. M., Principal.
Two terms yearly, of eighteen weeks, commencing last of February and first of August.
Tuition, from twenty-five to thirty-five cents per week. Average number of pupils, about 85. Chemical and philosophical apparatus, $200.
FOXCROFT ACADEMY .- FOXCROFT. Incorporated 1823.
Silas Hardy, Principal.
This Acadumny is pleasantly situated in Foxcroft Village, upon the main stage road from Bangor to Monson, about thirty-five miles from Bangor. The building has lately been thoroughly repaired. Particular attention will be given to young gentlemen who are preparing for college.
The tuition is from $2.75 to $3.75 per term. Painting and drawing, $2 extra. Instruction on the Piano-forte, $5.
Board can be obtained at the rate of $1.50 to $2.25 per week, including washing, rooms, lights, fuel, &c.
The Winter Term commences the first Monday of December, and continues ten weeks. The Spring Term commences the second Monday preceding the first Monday of March, and continues twelve weeks. The Summer Term com- mences the third Monday of May, and continues twelve weeks. The Fall Term commences the first Monday of September, and continues twelve weeks.
FREEDOM ACADEMY .- FREEDOM.
This school is usually in operation Spring and Fall.
FRYEBURG ACADEMY .- FRYEBURG. II. If. Smith, Principal.
This Institution was incorporated by Massachusetts, in 1792, being the oldest Academy in the State, except one ; Hallowell Academy having been incorporated in 1791. It was at Fryeburg Academy that Daniel Webster taught one year.
In 1851 the old Academy was destroyed by fire, and a new and elegant brick building has been erected on the old site.
GORHAM MALE ACADEMY .- GORHAM.
Daniel T. Poor, Principal. Miss Frances E. Wadsworth, Miss Nancy L. Moul- ton, _Issistants.
GOULD'S CLASSICAL AND ENGLISH ACADEMY .- BETHEL.
Founded 1836.
Nathaniel T. True, M. D., Principal. Miss II. Maria Merrill, Associate Principal. Miss Martha B. Newell, Mr. Charles W. Locke, Assistant Pupils. Miss Cyrene S. Ayer, Teacher of Instrumental Music. Mr. William H. True, Mr. Lonsville Twitchell, Teachers of Penmanship. Miss H. Maria Merrill, Teacher of Drawing and Painting.
HAMPDEN ACADEMY .- IIAMPDEN.
Thomas Tash, A. M., Principal. Miss Frances E. Lord, Preceptress. Mrs. J. R. Tash, Teacher of Drawing and Painting. Mrs. A. Josephine Warren, Teacher of Music.
The Academy is very pleasantly situated between the villages of Upper and Lower Hampden, on an elevated and healthful situation, sufficiently retired from the business parts of the villages to make it a very desirable place for study. The school-rooms have reecatly been enlarged, thoroughly repaired, and refitted in the most approved manner.
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The villages of Hampden offer to students resorting here, the various advan- tages of good society, several meetings of public worship, good boarding places, and very easy access from almost every quarter. Boarding places can generally be secured for those at a distance, and further particulars had on addressing the Principal. Rooms can be obtained by those wishing to board themselves, and in this way the cost of board may be much reduced.
HARTLAND ACADEMY .- HARTLAND. Marriner, Principal.
HEBRON ACADEMY .- HEBRON.
Charles J. Prescott, Principal. In operation Spring, Summer, and Fall. The Institution affords excellent facilities for obtaining a thorough education. Con- nected with it is a cabinet of minerals, of about 1000 specimens, a good Chemical, Philosophical, and Astronomical Apparatus, and a set of Physiological Plates. Courses of Lectures will be given cach term.
HOULTON ACADEMY .- IIOULTON. Established 1847. William Holt, Principal. LEE NORMAL ACADEMY .- LEE.
Chartered in 1845.
Fund, $1,000.
Daniel Crosby, Principal. LEWISTON FALLS ACADEMY .- DANVILLE. George Woods, A. M., Principal. LITCHFIELD LIBERAL INSTITUTE .- LITCHFIELD CORNERS. Incorporated 1845.
Wilmot W. Brookings, Principal. Miss Sarah A. Billings, Preceptress.
This Institution has four terms in a year, of eleven weeks cach, commencing on the first Mondays of December, March, June, and September. Average annual attendance, 225 students.
LIMERICK ACADEMY .- LIMERICK. Incorporated 1808.
There are four terms in a year. A new academy building was erected in 1851. The school is in a flourishing condition.
LIMINGTON ACADEMY .- LIMINGTON.
William G. Lord, Principal; Mrs. Mary S. Lord, Teacher Female Department ; Miss Lucy C. Drew, Teacher of Music, Sc.
There are four terms during the year.
LINCOLN ACADEMY .- NEWCASTLE. - Lander, Principal.
There are four terms a year, of eleven weeks each.
LITCHFIELD ACADEMY .- LITCHFIELD CORNER.
Smith Baker, President ; John Neal, Vice President ; Alden Baker, Secretary ; G. C. Waterman, Treasurer.
This Institution is pleasantly located at Litchfield Corner, Me., in a retired country village, noted for its healthiness and good morals. The building is new and commodious-the grounds ample and attractive. The location presents strong inducements to the student, who wishes to devote his hours to study, free from the temptations and hindrances incident to large towns.
An endowment from the State, places this institution on a permanent basis.
Connected with the Academy is an interesting Cabinet, containing more than two thousand specimens; also a good Library, accessible to all the Students, free of expense. A valuable Chemical and Philosophical Apparatus affords peculiar facilities for the study of the Natural Sciences.
The Academic year is divided into four terms, commencing the first Mondays of September, December, March and June. The Spring and Fall Terms con- tinue eleven weeks each; the Winter and Summer Terms, ten weeks each.
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MAINE FEMALE SEMINARY .- GORIIAM.
Incorporated in 1803, under the name of Gorham Academy. New charter granted and present name adopted in 1850.
BOARD OF TRUSTEES. Rev. J. R. Adams, President ; John Waterman, M. D., Secretary ; Thomas Jameson, Esq., Treasurer.
INSTRUCTORS. Edward P. Weston, M. A., Principal; Isaiah Dole, M. A., Professor of Ancient Languages ; Mr. Edward Church, Professor of French; Miss Charlotte C. Nutting, Lady Principal; Miss Lucy M. Wells, Miss Emeline H. Nutting, Miss Miriam L. Fiske, Miss Mary G. Goodale, Miss Mary L. Waters, Assistants.
There are three terms in the year. The Spring and Summer term in 1856 will commence April 25.
MAINE STATE SEMINARY .- LEWISTON.
BOARD OF TRUSTEES. Rev. Ebenezer Knowlton, President; Rev. Oren B. Cheney, Secretary ; Francis Lyford, Esq., Treasurer; Samuel Swanton, Esq., Rev. Nahum Brooks, Auditors.
MONMOUTH ACADEMY .- MONMOUTHI.
Flavius V. Norcross, Principal.
There are two terms a year, Spring and Fall.
NORTH BRIDGTON ACADEMY .- NORTH BRIDGTON.
A. Owen, Principal.
NORTH YARMOUTH ACADEMY .- YARMOUTHI.
A. B. Wiggin, Principal and Teacher of Languages ; Obed Foss, Teacher of English Branches ; Mrs. A. B. Wiggin, Teacher of Drawing and Painting.
NORWAY LIBERAL INSTITUTE .- NORWAYVILLE.
Henry N. Merrill, Principal.
There are four terins in the year, of eleven weeks each, commencing on the first Wednesday of December, March, June, and September. The location is one of the most beautiful in New England.
OAK GROVE SCHOCL .- VASSALBORO'.
Commenced 1850. Incorporated 1853.
Franklin E. Paige, Principal; Adelaide F. Brown, Assistant ; John W. Pink- ham, Teacher of Geography.
This Institution is situated half a mile from Vassalboro' Corner, eleven miles from Augusta, and is accessible by railroad, stages, and steamboats. There are four terms in a year, of eleven weeks each. Tuition, from $3.50 to $5.50. Number of scholars last year, 118.
OXFORD NORMAL INSTITUTE .- SOUTH PARIS.
Commenced May, 1848. Chartered, July, 1849.
E. P. Hinds, A. M., Principal.
This School is located in South Paris, Me., the principal village of Paris, the shire town of Oxford. It is about five minutes' walk from a station on the Grand Trunk Railway, and is easily accessible from all parts of New England.
The Institute has so far received a large share of public patronage, and still continues to meet with good success, while its advantages are believed to be as extensive as those of any Academy in the State. Its design has special reference to preparing young gentlemen and young ladies for teaching either public or private schools. Students are also fitted for College. Music, Drawing, &c., are taught.
The instruction in the Language Department is continued through a course of three years. The Department of Mathematics and Natural Science offers superior advantages. For this, valuable philosophical and chemical apparatus will soon be obtained. The Board of Instruction consists of six teachers.
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