Glasgow weekly times. (Glasgow, Mo.) 1848-1861, 1858-07-15
Report Of the Examining Committee ap-
pointed by the Board Of Trustees Of
Mount Pleasant College, for the Second
Annual Examination, June, 1858.

lege, 10 attend The annual examination Of
the students Of that Institution, respectful
ly submit the following report:
The examination of all the classes in the
different departments has been conducted
with candor, fairness and impartiality that
reflects the highest credit upon the corps of
Instructors, and speaks volumes in praise
Of the mental training and thorough course
Of instruction, 10 which the pupils have
been subject. Indeed, the fact was palpa-
BILE TO the large audience in daily attendance,
that no attempt was made TO screen the STU
dents from full and fair examination; on
the contrary, the rigid criticism Of the COM
mittee and of all others present, was open
ly challenged.
The entire examination was highly satis-
factory, and where all the various classes
have acquitted themselves SO well, it would
be inviduous to discriminate; yet We can
not forbear giving just tribute of fcommen-
dation to some particular classes in differ
ent branches of study. In Mathematics,
the students have evidently been thorough
ly grounded in the principles of that sci
ence, and applied them readily to the solu
tion of any given question. The advanced
classes in Geometry, both male and female,
drew their problems by chance from hat,
and solved them without hesitation.
Special attention has been given TO the
study Of History, and we notice the entire
school has been judiciOusly trained in that
important branch Of knowledge. The Sc
niOr male class particularly, acquitted them
selves with great credit, and evinced
thorough acquaintance with the most i'm
portant facts of both ancient and modern
History. The classes in Latin and Greek,
in English Grammar, in Geography, in
Mental Philosophy, and indeed, in all other
branches, were well posted and seemed TO
appreciate fully the principles and details
Of their studies.
The classes of young ladies in Botany,
Natural History, Chemistry, Mathematics,
Astronomy, Natural Theology, Political
Economy and General History, evinced a
high degree of proficiency in these interest
ing branches, and each class read an able
Essay, entirely of their own composition,
upon the respective studies. The young
ladies have evidently not remained content
with superficial acquaintance with their
studies, but have seized upon and appropri-
ated what was really valuable in each.
The graduating class were thoroughly
and fairf aamined, it being the evident
wish of the faculty that their proficiency
shoulda he pfotsi. not merely taken for
granted. The. class have given their ear
nest efforts, the teachers their careful and
unwearied instruction, and the result is
most honorable to. ali. Having completed
the collegiate course Of the Female Depart
ment, the Board Of Trustees publicly con-
ferred upon the Degree Baccalaurea:e.
The class sf young ladies in Music enter
tanned the audience during the exs@inatiOn
with frequent exhibitions of theif skill and
taste on the Piano, and reflected great cred
it upon their accomplished teacher, Miss
Fannie Flore, whose competency and faith
fulness has been fully proven.
The faithful performance of duty on be
part of the Board of Instruction issnanifest.
Not satisfied with Textbook learning, they
have endeavored, and successfully, TO ex-
pand the minds and hearts Of the students.
Their conscientious labors merit the appro-
val of all true friends Of Education.
Throughout the whole College is visible
the gratifying result of the industry, ener-
gy and unwavering impartiality, of the able
and worthy President, W. R. Rothwell. A.
M. While all have performed their parts
well, his careful supervision, strict method,
and enthusiastic devotion to his duties, call
for, and will receive the thanks of the COM
munity. To those who have patronized
the College, no recommendation is neces-
sary. This examination is a sufficient |
proof that their confidence has not Been
misplaced. To the public we heartily and
unanimously recommend our Institution
Those who wish their children well instruct
ed in the solid branches Of knowledge, with
q corresponding attention to morals and
manners. will find their wishes fully met
in the course of study and habits of order
and courtesy, that prevail in the entire
School. Let Mt. Pleasant College receive
the encouragement il SO well deserves.
WM. FoRr, ]. TERRILL,
B. AsrDRsos. w. Fl. RoBINsos,
II. d. Wilcox, C. F. BuRoKHARTr,
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