The Middlebury register. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1850-1882, 1855-05-16
FORT EDWARD INSTITUTE,
Tho Faculty consists of 20 Efficient
Professors and Teachers.
BUILDINGS AND ACCOMMODATIONS.

BUILDINGS AND ACCOMMODATIONS.
The buildings of this colossal Institute are
of brick, constructed in the most substantial
and permanent manner and provided with all
desirable modern contri,ancrs aud fixtures
promotive both of the comfort and h, alth of
the occupants and the order aud economy Of
the establishment. Tile main building is
300 fee: long by 40 feet wide, and five siu-
lies high, and is devoted To students and
teachers rooms. The Ladies Department is
in The east end Of the main building. aud is
separated from the Gcntcmcns by public
rooms and partitions. 1t is provided with
separate entrances, stair eases, and passages
To the public rooms. The north wing mot
seen in the platel is 1870 feet by 40 and is
devoted to public roums,-corltaining the
spacious chapel, laboratory, painting aud
d,awing rooms, and Is recitation rooms.
= There are ID rooms devoted To the Piano and
Melodcon. a valuable library and appara-
tus are provided and arrangements made Tor
their annual increase.
LOCATION.
The site Of the buildings, on the bari or
the Hudson River, overlooking thriving
village of 20OD Inhabitants, and an extensive
stretch of beautiful country, il pleasant, airy
and hcaltlful in an eminent degree An
abundant supply Of pure soft water is OBJ
taincd from the famous Jane NcCrca spring
Situated on the Saratoga and Whitehall Rail
Road at the point here the Romantic iuut-
TO Lake George DIVORCES from that great
northern ihorougharr, the Institute is most
accessible from every direction.
STUDIES
There is provided wide range Of studies
adapted TO the wants and aspirations of diff
fercht classes OF students. The Cla s~icai
course is the regular Coll, giatc course the
Scientific course "mits the Ancient Lam
guagos the Eclectic course consists prir,i-
pally of the Ornamental branches and the
commercial course fits Young men for III"
counting room and for the practical business
of life Modern Languages are taught h, an
educated European. Two ace, mllishcG rr,,-
fcssors of Instrumental music have charge uf
that department Prizes will be offered each
term, to promote excellence in ornamental
branches, in speaking, composition and in
general scholarship. reading room and
literary societies are permanently establish
cd. Diplomas are awarded to graduates.
Young men are fitted TO enter College one
year in advance
ExPtNsFs-Tution for ~ weeks in nd.
vance, for Common English s4,0O, TO which,
as basis, is added for each higher branch,
from - cents Ia 5000, Extra branches ut
corresponding rates PAYABLE On the eighth
week. Board, furnished room. fuel preplrrd.
and washing, per week, in advance, 81 IS,
Whole expense Tor board room, fuel, washing,
tuition in Common English, and rcidcni.ls,
in advance per term, s29,uo-per year. ST.
90. The fare is reduced bc'wcrn Troy and
Casilrron on the first and last day of each
term. by means of excursion trains.
DISCIPLINE The Institute is organized
and governed IN the basis OF a well regulated
Christian family. Ladi 5 and gentlemen asso-
ciate only III the presence Of The Faculty, OK
ccpi in the parlor with The consent Of the prin.
cipaL There arc four regular church servir-
, es in the village on the Sabbaih.-ihc Metho-
dist, the Baptist, the Episcol allan and the
Presbyterian.
hose desiring GOOD facili-
ties ior education and who are rabe Of
wholesome rules are invited 10 npplyfor cata-
logues or for rooms to the Principal or Stew.
ard. Students are received whenever there
are vacancies, and charged only Tor The resi-
due If the term.
CALENDAR FOR TINE thanksgiving Term
begins March 29th, 1852 ends july 4,-vaca-
ton OF six weeks; Fall Term begins August
6. 1868, ends November 2l,-vncaiiou ri
two weeks Winter term begins December G.
s55 ends Mnrh 10 is5s-vncHiion of 2
weeks Spring term begins March 2s. 1856.
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