Burlington free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1827-1865, 1855-05-11
FORT EDWARD INSTITUTE.
WTEN tUTWtTNs
Hnildings and ACCOmmOd q lions.


Buildings and Accomm Od tons.
vVNHE BUILDINGS OF THIS COLOSSAL INSTI-
L tutc Of brick, constructed in the most sub
,tantial and permanent manner and provided with
all desirable modern contrvances and fixtures, pro-
motive both Of the comfort and health Of the occI
pant. and the order and economy Of the establish
ment. The main building is 900 feet long by 80
feet wide and stories high, md is devoted to
students and teachers rooms The Ladies' Depart
ment i. in the east end of tho main building, and is
separated from the Gontlemen's by public rooms
and partitions 1t is provided with separate
frances stair cases, and passage. to the public
rooms The north wing (not seen in the platc) is
1870 feet by 40 and is devoted to public rooms,con-
tanning the spacious chapel, laboratory, painting
and drawing rooms and Ii recitation roon, There
are l3 rooms devoted to the Piano and Meloieon.
A valuable library and apparatus are provided and
e--A, .,.a. ..t' 'N' e !or their annual increase
LOCA TON.
The site Of tho buildings, the Bank Of the
Hudson River, overlooking q thriving village Of
1000 inhabitants and extensive stretch Of beau
tful country i. pleasant, airy and healthful in an
eminent degree. An abundant supply Of pure soft
water is obtained from the famous Jane McCrca
spring. Situated on the Saratoga and Whitehall
Kali Road at the point where the romantic route to
Lake George DIVORCES from that great northern
thoroughfare, the Institute is most accessible from
every direction.
UDIES,
There is provided a wide range Of studio. adapted
to the wants and aspirations of different classes of
students. The Classical Course is the regular Collie
! giate course the Scientific course omts the An
cent Language the Eclectic course consists prin-
| cpally of the Ornamental branches and the Com
| mercial course fit. young men for the counting
and for the practical bushes. Of life. Modern
] Languages are taught by educated European.
! Two accomplished professors Of Instrumental mu-
sic have charge of that department, Prizes will be
offered each torn, to promote excellence in orna-
! mental branches, in speaking, composition and in
general scholarship. A reading room and literary
societies are permanently established. Diplomas
are awarded to Graduates Young men fitted
to enter College one year in advance.
EXPEN Sc, Tuition for Il weeks, in advance
for Common English 100, to which, as a basis, i.
added for each higher branch, from IS cents t.
$500 Extra branches at corresponding rates pay.
fuel prepared, and washing per week, in advance
| Sl,75. Whole expense for board room, fuel, wash
ing, tuition in Common English, and ncidontals
in advance per term, s27 ,0O-per year, $500 The
fare il reduced between Troy and Castleton on tn,
first and last day of each term, by means of eScur
sion trains.
DIsCIPLINE.-.Th Tho Institute is organized AN,
governed the basis Of a we'll regulated Christian
family. Ladies' and gentlemen associate only in thu
presence of the Faculty, except in the paror will
the consent Of the Principal, There are four regu
lar church services in the village the Sabbath,
| the Methodist, the Baptist, the Episcopalisn an,
J the Presbyterian.
APPLICATION desiring good facilite
for education aud who capable Of keepin
wholesome rules are invited to apply for catalogue
or for rooms to the Principal or the steward
Students are received whenever there vacancies
and charged only for the residue of the term.
CALENDAR FOR THE YEAR.-Sprng Teri
begins March 10Th, 1888, ends July 4,-yacaton
weeks lnll Torn begins August lG' 1859, end
, November 2l,--yacatiun of two weeks White
term begins December e, 1855, ends March "a
lsjd,-,acntion of weeks Spring term begin
, March -, lS56,
May 10, lNli. wijmos3