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ALLEN COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY 3 1833 01772 5893
GENEALOGY 975.502 D23DC 1886-1887
Geke anville College
FOR Young Ladies, Danville,
Virginia.
1886-'88
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THE DANVILLE COLLEGE FOR YOUNG LADIES, DANVILLE, VA.
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FOR JOUNG LADIES,
DANVILLE, VIRGINIA,
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DANVILLE, VA .: EXCELSIOR BOOK AND JOB PRINT, 1887.
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BOARD OF DIRECTORS, 1886-'87.
R. W. PEATROSS, President.
JOHN R. PACE,
JAMES G. PENN,
First Vice-President.
Second Vice-President.
W. W. WORSHAM, CHAS. H. CONRAD,
T. J. TALBOTT, R. T. BASS,
W. T. SUTHERLIN, W. W. NEW,
B. F. JEFFERSON, J. R. JOPLING,
JOHN BLACKWELL.
JOHN L. PENN, Secretary. JOHN N. WYLLIE, Treasurer.
BOARD OF DIRECTORS, 1887- 88.
R. W. PEATROSS, President.
JOHN R. PACE,
JAMES G. PENN,
First Vice-President. Second Vice- President.
W. W. WORSHAM,
CHAS. H. CONRAD,
'T. J. TALBOTT,
J. R. JOPLING,
JAMES E. SCHOOLFIELD, W. W. NEW,
W. T. SUTHERLIN, R. T. BASS,
B. F. JEFFERSON, R. H. SHARP, JR.
JOHN L. PENN, Secretary.
JOHN N. WYLLIE, Treasurer.
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FACULTY AND OFFICERS, 1886-87.
JOHN BLACKWELL, R. H. SHARP, JR., PRINCIPALS.
JOHN BLACKWELL (Graduate University of Virginia), Mental and Moral Philosophy, and Mathematics.
R. H. SHARP, JR., M. A. (University of Virginia), Languages and Natural Sciences.
MRS. M. L. SHELBURNE, English and History
MRS. ANNA L. WALTON, Latin and French.
Miss CARRIE T. GUERRANT, Primary Department.
NORMAN W. H. SCHAFER (Royal Conservatory of Music, Stuttgart, Germany), Piano, Organ, and Theory of Music.
MISS SALLIE G. BAIN, Voice Culture and Piano.
MISS LINDA D. WOOD, Voice Culture and Piano.
MISS N. DAKOTA GUERRANT, Piano.
MISS ADA A. RAINES, Art Department.
MRS. M. E. WISE, Matron.
MRS. M. A. EANES, Domestic Department.
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CATALOGUE OF STUDENTS.
Literary Department.
ANDERSON, FLORENCE
Halifax County, Va.
ANDERSON, MYRTLE L.
. North Danville, Va.
BAGLEY, LILLIAN G.
Lunenburg County, Va.
BALLOU, MARIA T.
Halifax County, Va.
BASS. LILLEY B.
Danville, Va.
BETHELL, JENNIE BELLE
Danville. Va.
BLACKWELL, JULIA .
Danville, Va.
BLACKWELL, OLIVIA A.
Danville, Va.
BLACKWELL, R. C.
Danville, Va.
BLACKWELL, SALLIE O.
Danville, Va.
BOISSEAU, ALICE M.
Danville, Va.
BOISSEAU, ETHEL M.
Danville, Va
BOWLES, SALLIE P.
Patrick County, Va.
BROWN, MARY N.
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Richmond, Va:
BRUCE, PEARL L.
Halifax County, Va.
BURKS, KATE D.
Bedford County, Va.
BURKS, MINNIE B.
Bedford County, Va.
CAMPBELL, ROSEBUD
Gloucester County, Va.
CAMPBELL, VIRGIE D.
Gloucester County, Va.
CAROTHERS, ANNIE
Danville. Va.
CAROTHERS, CECELIA
Danville, Va
CHAPPELL, LILIAN B.
Danville, Va.
CROWDER, CARRIE S.
Pittsylvania County, Va.
CROWDER, FLORENCE E.
Pittsylvania County. Va.
DAVIS, FANNIE E.
Greene County, Va.
DIFFENDAL, HETTIE A.
North Danville, Va.
DUDLEY, HATTIE P.
Pittsylvania County, Va.
DUDLEY, NANNIE V.
Pittsylvania County, Va.
EAST, EDNA
Danville, Va.
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East, IDA L. Danville, Va.
EDWARDS, MAUDE V.
Buckingham County, Va.
ELAM, DAISY
Danville, Va.
ELAM, SUSIE T.
. Danville, Va.
FARRAR, LILLIAN L.
.' Danville, Va.
FERRELL, ANNIE B.
Caswell County, N. C.
FITZGERALD, EMMA
North Danville, Va.
FITZGERALD, FANNIE B.
North Danville, Va.
FITZGERALD, LIZZIE A.
North Danville, Va.
FITZGERALD, SALLIE P.
North Danville, Va.
FITZGERALD, SUDIE
North Danville, Va.
FLIPPIN, IDA L.
North Danville, Va.
FRANCISCO, LILLIE H.
Danville, Va.
GILLIAM, ROSSA B.
Danville, Va.
GRAVELY, KATE W.
Danville, Va.
GRAVELY, MATTIE D.
Danville, Va.
GREEN, ANNIE C.
Danville, Va.
GUERRANT, FANNIE
Danville, Va.
GUERRANT, JANIE
Danville, Va.
GUERRANT, LUCY H.
Danville, Va.
GUERRANT, LUCY L.
Danville, Va.
GUERRANT, PATTIE
Danville. Va.
HAMLIN, M. REAMEY Danville, Va.
HAMLIN, MARY V.
Danville, Va.
HAMLIN, SALLIE BELLE
Danville. Va.
HARVIE, FANNIE A.
Danville, Va.
HELM, EDNA L.
Franklin County, Va.
HENDERSON, ADDIE LEA
Danville, Va.
HENDERSON, BESSIE G.
Danville, Va.
HERNDON, MATTIE M.
Danville, Va.
HICKEY, ANNIE
Danville, Va.
HICKEY, SUE H.
Danville, Va.
HILL, MABEL M.
Danville, Va.
HILL, VIRGIE S.
Asheville, N. C.
HODGES, MATTIE
Halifax County, Va.
HURST, ROSA J.
North Danville, Va.
JEFFERSON. EMMA M.
North Danville, Va.
JEFFERSON, FANNIE L.
North Danville, Va. ·
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JOHNSON, CARRIE P.
Danville. Va.
JOHNSON, MINNIE L.
Danville, Va.
JOPLING, MAY J.
Danville, Va.
KEEN, ANNIE
Danville, Va.
LAWSON, EVA
Danville, Va.
LAWSON, MARY A.
Danville, Va.
LESTER, LYDIA
Halifax County, Va.
LEY, EPPIE F.
Danville, Va
LINDSEY, GRACE C.
. Danville, Va.
LUCKETT, M. FISHER
North Danville. Va.
MARKS, MARY E.
Danville, Va.
MEADOWS, FLORA E.
Prince Edward County, Va.
MOON, SUSIE K.
Pittsylvania County, Va.
MORRIS, ANNIE
Henry County, Va.
MOSCHLER, LOUISE
Pittsylvania County, Va.
NEW. M. FANNIE
Danville, Va.
NOELL, FANNIE C.
Danville, Va.
OYLER, MARY B.
Danville, Va.
PACE, LOTTIE
Danville, Va.
PACE, MARY
Danville, Va.
PACE, SALLIE
Danville, Va.
PAIRO, BERTIE
Danville, Va.
PAIRO, MOLLIE
Danville, Va. .
PALMER, SALLIE H.
Brunswick County, Va.
PATRICK, DAISY M.
Danville, Va.
PAYNE, MAGGIE M.
Danville, Va.
PEATROSS, FRANCES Hanover County, Va. PENN, MARY K. Danville, Va.
PETTUS, H. PAGE
Prince Edward County, Va.
PINCKARD, M. ALIE
Northumberland County, Va.
RAINE, MARY M.
Danville, Va.
RAINES, BESSIE
Memphis, Tennessee.
RENSCH, LENA
North Danville, Va.
ROBINSON, LOUISE M.
Danville, Va.
RONEY, BOBBITT .
Alamance County, N. C.
SCHOOLFIELD, ANNIE MAY Danville, Va.
SHEPHERD, ALICE E.
Pittsylvania County, Va.
SMITH, BESSIE C.
Brunswick County, Va.
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SMITH, JANNIE S.
Danville, Va.
SMITH, LUCY
North Danville, Va.
STARR, FANNIE L.
Danville, Va.
STARR, MAGGIE E.
Danville, Va.
STONE, MAMIE C.
Montgomery County, Va.
STOVALL, MELVINA
Danville, Va.
TALBOTT, MAY P.
Danville, Va.
TAYLOR, CARRIE
Bedford County, Va.
TAYLOR, NARCIE A.
North Danville, Va.
THORNHILL, MAGGIE A.
Appomattox County, Va,
TYACK, MAMIE D.
. Danville, Va.
WALKER, LIZZIE A.
Appomattox County, Va.
WALKER, M. ALICE
Appomattox County, Va.
WATTS, CARRIE P.
Danville, Va.
WATTS, F. PAGE
· Danville, Va.
WATTS, GERTRUDE D.
. Danville, Va.
WEMPLE, MARY E.
Danville, Va.
WHITE, AIMEE E.
WISE, MATTIE R.
Plainfield, New Jersey. Nansemond County, Va. Danville, Va.
WOODSON, ELIZA S.
WOODSON, L. NOVELLA
Nottoway County, Va.
WOODY. CORDIE
Pittsylvania County, Va.
WOODY, NANNIE
Pittsylvania County, Va.
IN MUSIC OR ART EXCLUSIVELY.
BERGER, MARY V.
Danville, Va.
BOISSEAU, ANNIE
Danville, Va.
BOISSEAU, LOULA M.
Danville, Va.
DAY, MRS. W. C. Danville, Va.
GUERRANT, N. DAKOTA Danville, Va.
HOLCOMBE, HATTIE K. Danville, Va.
TAYLOR, ADELIA
Greensville County, Va.
WADE, G.
Danville, Va.
WALTON, MRS. ANNA L. Ashland, Va. .
WISEMAN, NANNIE '
Danville, Va.
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Musical Department.
ANDERSON, FLORENCE
JOHNSON, MINNIE L.
BAGLEY, LILLIAN G.
LESTER, LYDIA
BALLOU, MARIA T.
LINDSEY, GRACE C.
BERGER, MARY V.
MARKS, MARY E.
BLACKWELL, JULIA
MOON, SUSTE K.
BLACKWELL, SALLIE O.
MOSCHLER, LOUISE
BOISSEAU, LOULA M.
NEW, M. FANNIE
BOWLES, SALLIE
NOELL, FANNIE C.
BROWN, MARY N.
OYLER, MARY B.
BRUCE, PEARL L.
PACE, MARY
BURKS, KATE D.
PACE, SALLIE
CAMPBELL, VIRGIE D.
PALMER, SALLIE H.
CAROTHERS, ANNIE
PAYNE, MAGGIE M.
CAROTHERS, CECELIA
PEATROSS, FRANCES
CROWDER, CARRIE S.
PENN, MARY K.
CROWDER, FLORENCE E.
PETTUS, H. PAGE
DAVIS, FANNIE E.
PINCKARD, M. ALIE
DIFFENDAL, HETTIE A.
RAINE, MARY M.
DUDLEY, HATTIE P.
RAINES, BESSIE
EDWARDS, MAUDE V.
RENSCH, LENA
ELAM, DAISY
ROBINSON, LOUISE M.
ELAM, SUSIE T.
SHEPHERD, ALICE E. SMITH, BESSIE C.
FERRELL, ANNIE B.
FITZGERALD, EMMA
SMITH, JANNIE S.
FITZGERALD, LIZZIE A.
STARR, FANNIE L.
FITZGERALD, SUDIE
STARR, MAGGIE E.
FRANCISCO, LILLIE H.
STONE, MAMIE C.
GILLIAM, ROSSA B.
STOVALL, MELVINA
GRAVELY, KATE W.
TALBOTT, MAY P.
GRAVELY, MATTIE D. GUERRANT, JANIE
WADE, G.
GUERRANT, LUCY H.
WALKER, LIZZIE A.
GUERRANT, LUCY L.
WALKER, M. ALICE
GUERRANT, N. DAKOTA
WATTS, F. PAGE
HICKEY, ANNIE
WATTS, GERTRUDE D.
HILL, MABEL
WHITE, AIMEE
HOLCOMBE, HATTIE K.
WISE, MATTIE R.
WOODSON, L. NOVELLA
WOODY, NANNIE
JEFFERSON, EMMA M. JEFFERSON, FANNIE L. JOHNSON, CARRIE P.
THORNHILL, MAGGIE A.
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Art Department.
PAINTING.
BOISSEAU, ANNIE
JEFFERSON, FANNIE L.
DAY, MRS. W. C.
PAYNE, MAGGIE M.
DUDLEY, NANNIE V.
TAYLOR, ADELIA
GRAVELY, KATE W.
WALTON, MRS. A. L.
GRAVELY, MATTIE D.
WISEMAN, NANNIE
GUERRANT, JANIE
DRAWING.
BETHELL, JENNIE BELLE
JOHNSON, CARRIE P.
CAMPBELL, ROSEBUD
·JOPLING, MAY J.
CAROTHERS, CECELIA LINDSEY, GRACE C.
FITZGERALD, LIZZIE A.
MARKS, MARY E.
FRANCISCO, LILLIE H.
PAYNE, MAGGIE M.
GRAVELY, KATE W. SCHOOLFIELD, ANNIE MAY
GUERRANT, JANIE
STONE, MAMIE
HAMLIN, REAMEY
WATTS, GERTRUDE D.
SUMMARY.
Pupils in the Literary Department
128
Pupils studying Music or Art exclusively
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GRADUATES IR SCHOOLS.
JUNE, 1886.
Abbreviations-E., English ; J .. , Latin ; F., French ; G., German ; M., Math- ematics ; N. S., Natural Sciences ; M. P., Mental and Moral Philosophy ; Mus., Music.
ANDERSON, MYRTLE L.
North Danville, Va.
... E., N. S.
BROWN, ANNIE BELLE.
Norfolk, Va ........ E., G., M. P., Mus.
BRUCE, PEARL L
Halifax Co., Va.
N. S., M.
BURKS, KATE D.
Bedford Co., Va
.F., N: S., M.
ENRIGHT, MARY L.
Danville, Va
.E., G.
GUERRANT, LUCY H
Danville, Va
E., F.
GUERRANT, N. DAKOTA.
Danville, Va.
G., Mus.
HARVIE, MARY R.
Danville, Va
F., G.
HENDERSON, ADDIE LEA
Danville, Va.
F.
HERNDON, BLANCHE Danville. Va M.
HICKEY, ANNIE.
Danville, Va.
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HITE, MARY O.
Lunenburg Co., Va
L., M.
KENNEDY, MINNIE S
Iredell Co., N. C .. L., F.
LUCK, BERTHA C Danville, Va .G.
RAINES, BESSIE
Memphis, Tenn
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THOMSON, BELLE M.
Bedford Co., Va
F., N. S., M.
TOMPKINS, A. ELLEN
Fluvanna Co., Va ..
L., M. P.
WATTS, H. EUGENIA.
Sallivan Co., Tenn ..
E., L., N. S.
FULL GRADUATES,
With the Degree in English and Classical Literature.
BROWN, ANNIE BELLE
Norfolk, Va.
TOMPKINS, A. ELLEN
Fluvanna Co., Va.
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Origin and Location.
HE need of a Methodist Institution of high grade in Danville for the education of young ladies, was felt and acknowledged for years, and had found official expression in the report of the Board of Education of the Virginia Annual Conference, adopted at the session in November, 1880. In order to meet this demand, a number of citizens of Danville organized a joint stock company, procured a charter, purchased grounds, and erected suitable buildings for such an Institution.
The College is located in one of the most healthy, prosperous, and rapidly improving sections of the State, in a community noted for its wealth, enterprise and refinement. Situated in an undu- lating region, in sight of the Blue Ridge (forty miles distant), on the border of the Piedmont country, within three miles of the North Carolina line, and two hundred miles from the sea-coast, Danville possesses the advantages of a mild and healthful climate. The city is accessible from all parts of the country by means of the Richmond and Danville Railroad, the Virginia Midland Rail- road, and the Danville and New River Railroad.
The Building.
The College edifice is T-shaped, built of brick and roofed with tin. A tower projects eight feet in front and extends sixteen feet above the roof. The building has a front of eighty feet and a depth of one hundred and twenty feet. It contains three stories above the basement, and was planned by the architect with special reference to proper heating, thorough ventilation, retire- ment, facilities for exercise, and all the requisites of a first-class institution of learning. It is provided with two stairways in front and one in the rear, all extending from the top to the bottom of the building. In the rear, verandas, three stories high, extend
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from the angles to the extremity of the building. The spacious and beautiful chapel (or study-hall), with capacity for two hundred and fifty students, is furnished with desks of the most approved pattern. It is made thoroughly comfortable in the severest winter weather by furnaces in the basement. The build- ing is supplied with gas, hot and cold water, bath-rooms, good, modern furniture, and other conveniences. The dormitories, admirably arranged for two occupants in each, are provided with full sets of walnut furniture, including wardrobes and bureaus. The College occupies an elevated position on Upper Main Street, commanding an extensive view of the surrounding country, with the Blue Ridge plainly visible.
Course of Study.
The course of instruction in the Collegiate Department of this Institution comprises the following schools: English Language and Literature; Latin Language and Literature; French Lan- guage and Literature ; German Language and Literature; Math- ematics ; Natural Sciences, and Mental and Moral Philosophy.
I .- SCHOOL OF ENGLISH.
Much attention is given to the study of the English Language as taught in the various classes of this School. Pupils are required to make practical application of the principles presented in the text-books, by means of written compositions and other exercises, which are carefully corrected by the teacher with suit- able comment. In the Senior Class lectures are given on the History of the Language, and its growth and development from the earliest times illustrated by frequent comparison with the Latin, German, French, and other languages.
TEXT-BOOKS.
FIRST CLASS .- English Grammar and Composition, Swinton ; Analysis, Dalgleish ; Ancient History, Miss Yonge.
JUNIOR CLASS .- Rhetoric and Composition, Hart ; Medieval and Modern History, Miss Yonge.
INTERMEDIATE CLASS .- Rhetoric and Composition, Hart; Shaw's History of Literature, Backus.
SENIOR CLASS .- History of the English Language, Lounsbury; One of Shakes- peare's Plays; Chaucer's Prologue and Knight's Tale.
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II .- SCHOOL OF LATIN.
In this School written exercises in translating English into Latin are required in each class. Parsing and analysis also are carefully taught, including especially a thorough study of the Subjunctive Mood.
TEXT-BOOKS.
FIRST CLASS .- Beginner's Latin Book, Collar and Daniell.
JUNIOR CLASS .-- Gildersleeve's Primer and Reader; Cæsar.
INTERMEDIATE CLASS .- Gildersleeve's Grammar and Exercise Book ; Sallust ; Virgil, (Chase & Stuart's editions.)
SENIOR CLASS .- Gildersleeve's Grammar, Cicero's Orations; Horace, (Chase & Stuart's editions.)
III .- SCHOOL OF FRENCH.
Written translations into French are required in each class several times weekly, affording pupils a valuable means of mental training.
TEXT-BOOKS.
JUNIOR CLASS .- Buckingham's Eugene's French Lessons ; Otto's Grammar, and Reader.
INTERMEDIATE CLASS .- Otto's Grammar, Modern French Classics, Modern French Plays. SENIOR CLASS .- French Syntax, Pylodet's La Littérature Française Contempo- raine ; Plays of Corneille, Racine and Molière ; Spiers & Surenne's or Gase's Dictionary.
IV .- SCHOOL OF GERMAN.
The intimate relationship between the German and our own language is kept in view throughout the entire course of instruc- tion in this School, thus making apparent the importance of tlfis study as part of a liberal education.
TEXT-BOOKS.
JUNIOR CLASS .- Otto's Grammar, Joynes's Introductory Reader.
INTERMEDIATE CLASS .- Otto's Grammar, Hans Christian Andersen's Bilderbuch ohne Bilder, or some volume of the Universal-Bibliothek of Leipzig Lessing's Minna von Barnhelm ( Whitney's German Texts). SENIOR CLASS .- Whitney's Grammar ; Schiller's Maria Stuart ( Whitney's Ger- man Texts) ; Hart's Selections from Goethe's Prose ; Adler's or Whitney's Dictionary.
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V .- SCHOOL OF MATHEMATICS.
TEXT-BOOKS.
INTRODUCTORY CLASS .- Arithmetic, Ray's Third Part, beginning at Ratio ; Venable's Easy Algebra.
JUNIOR CLASS .- Algebra (Wentworth).
INTERMEDIATE CLASS .- Geometry (Davies' Legendre).
SENIOR CLASS .- Plane, Analytical and Spherical Trigonometry, and Mensura- tion (Davies' Legendre).
VI .- SCHOOL OF NATURAL SCIENCES.
The rapid progress and the many discoveries made in the various branches of Natural Science within the past few years will receive proper attention in this course. The principles of these sciences will be illustrated by the use of philosophical and chemical apparatus. A class of Physiology and Hygiene will be organized, if desired. Text-Book, Hutchinson's Physiology.
TEXT-BOOKS.
JUNIOR CLASS .- Natural Philosophy, Gage's Physics; Botany, Gray.
SENIOR CLASS .- Chemistry, Eliot & Storer's Manual (Latest Ed.); Astronomy, Steele.
VII .- SCHOOL OF MENTAL AND MORAL PHILOSOPHY.
TEXT-BOOKS.
JUNIOR CLASS .- Psychology, Munsell ; Logic, Jevons.
SENIOR CLASS .- Christian Ethics, Gregory ; Evidences of Christianity, Alex- ander.
RosGreek will be taught, if desired.
LESThe whole School is divided into classes for exercise in spelling. These recite several times weekly. Subjects are assigned for written composition, also at stated intervals.
f-Systematic instruction is given in Penmanship to all the students.
Exchange of studies, except by permission of the Faculty. allowed only during the first month after entrance.
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Primary Department.
Pupils in this Department will receive careful training from competent and experienced teachers. They will be thoroughly instructed in Spelling, Reading, Writing, Arithmetic, English Grammar and Geography, and in the History of England and of the United States.
The importance of correct teaching in even the earliest stages of education is fully recognized, and the effort will be made to lay a good foundation in the beginning.
System of Instruction.
Our methods of instruction resemble those which have long been used and approved in the University of Virginia. The subjects of study may be selected in accordance with the views and wishes of patrons.
Certificates of Distinction in the several classes will be awarded to students whose average grade in daily recitations and in inter- mediate and final examinations shall reach a required standard.
A leading object aimed at is to encourage and develop habits of accuracy and thoroughness in every department of study. This feature will be insisted on as indispensable to success in obtaining any of the rewards offered in the various schools.
Diplomas and Degrees.
The pupil receives a Diploma in any one of the schools on suc- cessfully completing the studies embraced in it. A Full Diploma, conferring a Degree in English and Classical Literature, will be awarded to students who have graduated in the schools of English, Latin, Mathematics, Natural Sciences, Mental and Moral Philoso- phy, and one of the Modern Languages. A Full Diploma, con- ferring a Degree in English and French Literature, or in English and German Literature, will be awarded to students who have graduated in all the schools above mentioned, except Latin and
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the Modern Language not named in the Diploma. A Full Diploma, conferring a Degree in English, will be awarded to students who have graduated in all the schools except those of the Latin, French and German Languages.
Musical Department.
This Department of the School is established for the purpose of affording superior advantages for the study of Music-Instru- mental, Vocal and Theoretical-either exclusively or with other studies.
It is the aim of those having it in charge to arrange the course of study with a view to maintaining a high standard of musical taste, and to give each student a thorough knowledge of all branches undertaken rather than, as is too frequently the case, a superficial knowledge of a few pieces of music.
Unusual facilities are afforded for praticing, the Institution being well supplied with new instruments of the best manufacture. The instruction, which is based upon the very best methods, is given with a view to the appreciation of all that is beautiful and pure in Art. Special care will be bestowed upon pupils desirous of fitting themselves for the profession of teachers or artists. One of Knabe's Concert Grand Pianos, recently purchased, will be used in the concerts of the School. and for the instruc- tion of advanced pupils.
PIANO FORTE.
In the study of this instrument, particular attention is paid to the development of a truly musical touch. Careful consideration is given to every detail of Technique.
Compositions by the best writers, both classical and modern, are used throughout the course.
CULTIVATION OF THE VOICE.
The instruction in Voice-Culture is according to the old Italian method, and embraces careful training in the control of the breath, and in the production of a pure tone and distinct pronunciation.
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Practice is given in the best English, German, Italian and French songs, and in Opera and Oratorio selections for expres- sion and cultivation of style.
CABINET ORGAN.
In the study of this instrument a systematic course of instruc- tion is given in technical execution and in playing Church Music, Voluntaries, etc., great care being taken not only that the pupil shall be familiar with all the resources of the instrument, but also that, having finished the course of study, she shall be fully prepared to undertake the more advanced study of the Pipe Organ.
One of the largest sized Mason & Hamlin organs, with two manuals and pedals, has been recently purchased for the use of students in this Department, thus affording excellent advantages for instruction and practice to those intending to qualify them- selves as church organists.
THEORY OF MUSIC AND COMPOSITION.
Pupils are advised to undertake this study, as by a knowledge of it much time may be saved in the practice of Vocal and Instrumental Music, such knowledge insuring facility in reading at sight. Great care is taken to have a practical application of each principle made upon its presentation.
FREE ADVANTAGES.
Piano Recitals. Exhibition Concerts.
Singing Class to those taking special lessons in Voice-Culture. All Concerts given under the direction of the School.
Theory of Music to those taking two or more musical studies.
All practice is under supervision. Pupils cannot omit prac- tice or exchange practice-periods without an excuse from the Director.
Pupils, upon entrance, will be classified and assigned to their teacher by the Director.
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Art Department.
The object of this School is to make each pupil an independ- ent student of nature and art.
The studio is furnished with all the requisites for work and study. It is intended, by uncompromising adherence to the best standards, by faithful observance of correct methods, and by careful instruction, to lead pupils to a high degree of skill.
Facilities are offered for instruction in the various branches of oil painting, crayon, charcoal and pen-and-ink drawing, both from copies and casts. China painting will be taught when desired. The work done in the school can be fired on the premises.
Examinations and Reports.
Two examinations are held in each class, one at the end of the Fall term, the other at the end of the session. It is by the results of these chiefly, in connection with the average grade of daily recitations, that the question of advancement from one class to another is determined.
Quarterly reports are sent to each patron, showing the average grades of daily recitations and the general deportment of the pupil.
Parents will render an important service by making the re- ports the occasion for commendation and encouragement, or admonition and advice to the pupil, as may seem necessary from time to time.
Government.
The discipline of the Institution is made to resemble family government as far as practicable. The regulations are few in number, and the conscience and self-respect of the pupil are appealed to constantly. It is believed that this method furnishes the strongest incentive to the performance of duty while pro- viding a salutary restraint against wrong-doing. Such a system of government is fully vindicated by results as shown in the deportment of the pupils.
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Religious Exercises and Advantages.
Recognizing religion as the basis of all proper education, we shall use our best efforts to promote. the formation and develop- ment of Christian character in the pupils committed to our charge. While the Institution will be conducted under the auspices of the M. E. Church, South, the Principals will respect the denominational preferences of patrons and students, and admit into the School no sectarian influences. The daily sessions will be opened with appropriate religious exercises in the College Chapel.
A prayer-meeting, with attendance optional, was organized at the beginning of the session among the boarding pupils with the co-operation of the lady teachers. The exercises are held on Sunday afternoon, with a full attendance on the part of the young ladies. The influences thus and in other ways brought to bear, haveawakened a marked religious interest which has been steadily maintained throughout the session. One good result has been, that every boarding pupil who has attended the School, not already a member of some church, with one or two exceptions, has been led while here to become a Christian.
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