The Pearl River banner. (Monticello, Miss.) 1837-18??, 1838-05-26
MONTICELLO ACADEMY


IL III being enabled 70 inform its friends and the
public geaerslly, that the build ng for the accom-
mediation Of Teachers ami Pupils, II nearly com
pletea, ami will be openedfot the reception Of stu
dents oil THE iirst of January next. 1t is a large
and handsome sdiice Of two stories, commanding
abeautilpl prospect Of tie town and neighboshood.
The upper room WILDE appropriated to the fe-
male department. the lower 10 the male. 1t is
spacious and any, and will be furnished with every
accomsnaia ssn n promote the education of YOUTH
! The location Of this institution. is Ia Monticello,
on Pearl River III the county Of Lawrence. Al
town celebrated for its salubrity and health tia
hoans with never failing springs Of the purest wa
ter. Parents therefore, regarding the health Of
their children, can no where promise themselves
more fattering hopes Of its continuance than at
this Academy.
The institution viii be under the supernten-
cence Of the Rev. A. r. Gaavgs, a Gentleman Or
talent and sxnegisnce. TEsfollowing Honorable
| and Rev gentlemen are rssarred 10, an having
recommended Mr, Graves 70 NO Trustees, AZ 4
manofnnblemished character, a ripe scholar and a
skilfu, teacher.
The Rev. Jeremiah Chamberlain d. d. Presi-
dent Of Oaklaud College.
Rev. Benjamin hose A. M. of Adams county.
Rev. Benjamin shaw A. M. Or Waodsille VIII
kinson county.
Rev. a. B. Lawrence A. NJ. Editorofthe New
Orleans Observer.
Hon. John Henderson Of Hancock county.
Hon. c. r. "A Of Woodyille Wilkinson
county.
The female HI Nlstncnt will under the care q
management of Miss SoPaiA Rover, 4 lady who
enjoys IRE we'll earned reputation Of ! qualified
and suc.essftl instracsrsss. SHE has for the last
four years been the PRINCIPAL teacher Of the Fee
male Seminary at Port Gibson.
RATHs Or TUITION.
Spelling and REARING per month $500
Writing, Modern Geography, common
Arithmetic and English Grammar per
month $40
Ancient Geography, Ancient and
Modern History, Political Economy,
Constitution Of the United States, Ma
tural, Moral and Intellectual Philoso-
phy, Logic and Rhetoric per month $500
Lain and Greek languages, Mathe-
|nair \, Astronomy. Chemistry Geology,
Miner alngy and Botany per Inon.h $500
French, Music ami Drawing the usual rates,
extra.
Weakly exercises decomposition for AZ DC suf-
fcisnt age, ana also In defamation fox the mals
pupils
AN extensive SGT Of Apparat,sis procured, suzi-
cient fos Illustrating the more difficult parts Of Geo-
graphy, Mathematics and Astronomy, and for the
performance Of all The more instructive and iiteres-
Tiny experiments Of Chemistry and Natural Phil
B 0phys
Board, including lodging, washing, light and
fuel can Ne had iii private families for en- or
twelve dollars per month.
Mr.. Graves viii himself board those pupils whose
parents Or guardians wish 70 place them under his
particular.tare, not only during Academica hours
but those internission; for the duty Of Precep-
tor Is not discharged bymerey importing intellect
,,al instruction, hut extends to the cultivation and
Improvement Of the manners and morals of those
entrusted to his charge.
The amount for boarding and tuition, exception
books and that which il called "exuan in the rates
will 30 Sso0,0O per year.
There will be but one vacation in the year. II
addition to the us'ial holidays and festivals. Thi:
vacation win be Of one month"; ending on the fhird
Wednesday Of September. The regular com.
meucsment OF the Academic wear, will therefor
\ be tho Thursday following that third "Wednesday
ofSeptember. aE
Il Is yctyl esrahlr, that AZ many aspossible d
tho children, Who's parents ~ guardians ars
/ disnosef III ssnd Is the Academy for the coming
saason. sh,udhe present a. the commencement
thst The hest classification ofthe pupils may be 4
| once effected.
BY order Of the Ro,ri:
a.. FOX, President.
Josrrs NLyLAss, Scc'y.
Mant,-s,lo Dec, 9Th, 1891