The Sumter banner. [volume] (Sumterville, S.C.) 1846-1855, 1847-11-03
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In presenting this Instit ion TO the notice
of the public, the Trustees feel that they are;
offering inducements for the patronage of
pafents,s Of a. character Commensurate with
the advancement OF tine ,nge,sm Educational
and Scientific enterprise. n & RS
The Board now announce the entire COM
pletion of two add itional edfces tothe Acade-t
my, affording increased facilities for the PC
coInniodation Ct pupils in respect SSf study
and recitation-rooms, and OF the other conYe-
niences to the well ordering Of a large. and
nourishing Seminary.
That this Academy should be inferior to
none, for the want Of those auxiliaries which
are essential to full and perfect acquaintance
with the practical sciences, they have pur-!
chased an extensive and beautiful Chemical,
Philosophical and Astronomical Apparatus,
together with Maps, Globes and Diagrams,
expressly for the use and benefit of the Pu-
pills, at once placing it on an equal footing
with any Institution of similar character in
sthe State.
& Under the present efficient management,
they do not hesitate in declaring their con-
viction, that the means of as perfect an edll-
cation can be obtained at this Institution, as
Mt any other; while the experience of the
Principals warrants the belief that the same
care and regard for the mental advancement
of the students will be given, which charac-
terizes the efforts of attentive and Jealous in
structors in oil schools of high grade. 4
The course of study is thorolghand prac-
teal; the discipline firm but tolerant; tho
inducements to study being such asaan inEe
NOUS mind cannot readily disregard, while
the penalties for infractions of rules, are Of
such nature. as an experience of years has
taught to be most proper and effective. E
Lectures, illustrated cXpcrimentally, upon
Chemistry and Natural Philosophy, are CIV
en- by the Principal in regular course, and as
the Increased necessities of the school re-
q,lire it, other aid will be called in to relieve
the Principal, that his attention may be more
exclusively given TO the advanced classes. In
the attainment Of Musical Education, adj
vantages are offered, which the Trustees feel
satisfied are not ordinarily embraced in the
course of similar Institutions. The Vice
Principal will assume the labors of this de-
partment, being herself pupil Of the best
masters in England and protesting al init
mate knowledge OF the Harp. Guitar and
Iiano-torte. @
Upon the completionaof an entire course Of
studies, Diploma is awarded to those stu
dents who have passed examinations salts
factory to Board of Examiners, appointed
for that purpose and selected with especial
reference to that duty. The programme o.
studies is appended from which may be gath
cred the determination Of the Board Of Trus-
tees to elevate ana establish the standard of
Academical instruction.
The scholastic year will be divided into
t'co Sessions OF tmcnty-onc ,ceeks or, fire
months each. There will be t,co vacations in
the year, the first and longest, comprising
the months of August and September, and
the second of one week at Christmas. The
next session will commence OH Monday the
Ath day Of October next, and 10 pupil will
be received for less period than one session.