The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1854-12-27
COLLEGIATE INSTITUTE.

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1TNHIS Institute, situated about two miles from
IL Shreveport, will commence its second session on
the first Monday, Sd day, of October next.
The design of the proprietor OF this establishment is
afford to parents and guardians in this vicinity adj
van.ages for the education of their sons and wards,
equal to those afforded by similar Institutes III any
part of our country.
To this end he has, through the aid advanced by
ny who feel interest in such matters, In process OF
erection, a commodious and well arranged buildings
2 feet long by Sc deep, with seven neat cottages, tor
the accommodation of pupils. and suitable outdoor
attachments, for heathfu man y, gymnastic exercise
Arrangements made for erecting an additional
building of brick thirty by fifty feet for the accommo
ation of pupils, philosophical apparatus and library
The government and discipline Of this establishment
will be administered by the principal, with kind, but
unbending rigor.
The teachers will consist of the principal and such
other professors and aduncs the interests Of the In
stitute demand Occasional Lectures will be deliver
ed by the clergy, and members Of the legal and medical
faculty in Shreveport.
The principal will in future, give his personal atten
ton to the recitation of all the classes in the establish
nent, assisted by Prof. ELIAS HALL, A. M, So. Ca.
College, and Prof. T. HENPsrEAD A. B., Delaware
College.
The course of study will embrace the fundamentals
Of thorough English education, with the Latin, Greek
Hebrew, French, Mathematics, Philosophy, Rhetoric,
History. In short, the whole round usually pursued
parts of our country.
For the common branches, per session OF hive
months, ..................... $40 90
For any of the classics or higher branches 25 90
For French. aR month Observation-Disclosures. 90
Washing. fuel, lights, attendants, IN common
room lU w
The same in cottage, separate room,. Is 0O
Charges must invariably be paid half in advance ex
cept in cases of those who hold receipts for stock paid
in the Institute, and the balance punctualy on taking
away the pupil.
No deduction of charges will be made account
of absence, except in of protracted illness. No
pupil will be received for time less than five months.
Ne pupil will be retained after clear manifestation of
disregard to the order of the Institute.
Each pupil. entering, will bring his clothes pro-
pery marked; as also one pillow, two pillow cases,
pair of Sheets pair Of blankets for single bed,
and four towels. No pupil will be received except
q boarder in the family of the principal.
Each pupil will be expected to attend public worship
On the Sabbath, and to recte lessons in the Holy
Scriptures or attend lectures the Evidences of
1 Christianity.
1 Recitations will be held every day in the week
with recess on Saturday. from II O'Clock until u in
! the evening.
Every effort possible will he made by the principal Of
this Institute, for the mental moral and physical health
and advancement of those who may be committed to
his tutelage and care.
4 Any parcel message, designed for pupil, must
be addressed to the OF the principal servants
are allowed to go upon the grounds without his
| permission.
All requests for leave of absence must come from the
parent guardian, either in person in written form
. REV. S. P. HELME. A. NJ, Principal.
vs. Subscribers this Institute will please pay
stanlens, when due to E H. Jordan, Shreveport who
1 will receipt for the same.
/ August 80. 1854. S. F. HELME.