The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1858-12-29

| IL,
| SECOND SESSION.
| ~ THE Board of Trustees of this Tns utior
| III Art1sHsA "a would respectfully announce pub
WFsEyss lie, that the large and comm Ids build
w. ing erected for its use, is completed
~ and that the second ses> will com
mence on the 1st day of September ne
They have elected as President Rev. J. II. TUCKER
late Pastor of the First Baptist Church. Shreveport
and from his high reputation scholar, as well as
from their long personal knowledge of his merits
the Board feel an entire confidence in presenting
him to the public, not only as an able and accom-
plished instructor, bat as gentleman, to whom the
care and education of their daughters may be safely
and judiciousy entrusted. Not only will the infor
nation impaired, but the habits of discipline incul
Gated, be, it is believed of incaculable benefit tc
them in after life
Several Assistant Teachers of very superior quail
ifcations-among whom is, Miss LIZZIE Brooks late
| of the Pleasant Hill Academy; and Miss FANNIE H
| THOMAS, the head of the Music Department-have
been appointed, and others will be added, as the
wants of the Institution may require. Special atten
ton will be paid to the Music DEPARTMENT and the
best instruction provided for it that the country af
fords.
The Board feel great pleasure in announcing that
they have secured the services Of T. L. Scogin, Esq
as Steward, to whom, with Mrs. S., as Matron the
important charge of The Boarding Department will be
committed. This arrangement, while it Will secure
the fullest confidence and appreciation of those ac-
quainted with Mr. and Mrs. S. will the Board have
no doubt, give the highest satisfaction to all the
friends and patrons of the Institution.
The public may be assured that no pains or expense
will be spared to render this Institution best
in the country, both in the extent of it's advantages
and in the comfort and pleasantness of its accommo-
dations. All the departments will be filled with able
and efficient teachers, and every effort made to
der both the instruction and discipline thorough
and complete, in all respects, as possible
The buildingis is large and very well arranged not
exceed it is believed eithern point of beauty or in
adaptation to its purposes both for the school and for
the accommodation of boarders by any in the coun-
try The all of good size, are we'll lighted
and thoroughly yentilated and they will all be verv
neatly and comfortably furnished. The passages are
wide, and give easy access to every part of the build
ing, and there three separate stair cases, leading
to the upper story, thus affording ample means Of
safety in case Of fire. or other accident.
The Board indulge the hope that enl ghtened
public will duly appreciate the efforts they are ma
king promote the of education among u.s. and
that they will second these efforts by extending to
the Institution they have established generous and
liberal patronage. With location unsurpassed in
healthfulness, by any in the country, and surround
ed by population of high character for intelli-
gence and morality, it presents strong claim upon
the attention of parents who desire safe and suia-
BILE situation for the education of their daughters
There will be Taco Departments in the Institution:
a Preparatory and COLLEGIATE. The former will be
divided into two classes, the Primary and academic
The Collegiate Department will consist of three
classes, the Junior, Middle and Senior There will
be regular of studies assigned to each de-
partment; and those pupils who shall have completed
the whole course, and have sustained full and sat
isfactory examination in all the studes will be en-
tied to the Honors of the Institution and will receive
a regular Diploma of Graduation.
CHARGES FOR TUITION PER SESSION FIVE MONTHS:
Elementary Studies: Reading Spelling, W riting Men
tai Arithmetic, Elements Of Geography &c Sl5 90
Arithmetic, Geography, English Grammar,
Elements of History, &C., 20 90
The preceding, with higher branches, such as
Algebra, Geometry, ,1rigonometry, Natural
and Moral Philosophy Chemistry Rhetoric,
Logic, intellectual Philosophy, &c, 25 90
French, other modern languages each extra, 10 90
Music, on the Piano, Guitar, or Harp, 25 90
Use of piano, or other instrument, 5 90
Incidental charges, l 90
3oard, including washing, fuel and lights, $11 per
month.
All bills for tuition and board payable half in
advance and the other half the end of the session.
al pupils entered within fifteen days after the COM
mencement Of the session will be charged for the |
full term.
Zach pupil will berequired to furnish her own tow
els and napkins and to have all her clothing mark
ed with her full name. THOS. NJ. GATLIN,
Pres't of Board of Trustees
W. HUDNALL, Sec'y. July 81, 1858