The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1858-09-22
KEACHI FEMALE COLLEGE.
DeSoto Parish, Louisiana

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i ia The Board of Trustees of this Institute,
II .EfrHMA would respectfully announce to the pub
4 WHwas lie, that the large and commodious build
49, ing erected for its use, is now completed
4 80 and that the second session will com
mence on the 1st day of September next
4 They have elected as President, Rev + S. B,cos
DID,, late President Of the Coln lbian College Wash
ington, D. G., who has been for many years success
tuliy engaged IN the education of youth both male
and female in of the highest institutions in ON
country. From his long experience and his HIGH re-
putatIon as teacher, well as from their persona
acquaintance with him, since he has been among US
the Board feel an entire confidence in presenting DR.
Bacon to the public, only as an able and accom-
plished instructor, bat as gentleman to whom the
care and education of their daughters NAV be safely
and ludiciousy entrusted Not only will the infor
nation impaired but the habits of discipline incul
Gated. be, it is believed of incaculable benefit to
them in after life
Several Assistant Teachers of very superior uual-
itications-among whom is, Miss LIZZIE BRooKs, late
Of the Pleasant Hill Academy; and Miss FANNIE H.
THOMAS, the head of the Music Department-hava
been appointed, and others will be added as the
wants OF the Institution may require Special aten-
ton will be paid to the Music DEPARTMENT and the
best instruction provided fT it that the country af
fords
The Board feel great pleasure in announcing that
they have secured the services of 7. L. Scogn, ESQ
as Steward, to whom, with Mrs. S. as Matron the
important charge Of the Boarding Department will be
committed. This arrangement, while it viii secure
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
Ihepublic may be assured that no pains or expense
will be spared to render this Institution oaeoe best
in the country both in the extent of its advantages
and in the comfort and pleasantness Of its aceommo
dations All the departments viii be filled with able
and efficient teachers, and every effort made to ren
der both the instruction and discipline as thorough
and complete, in all respects, possible
hp is
exceled tits believed, either in point of beauty in
adaptation to its purposes both for the school and for
the accommodation of boarders, by any in the coun-
try. The rooms are all of good size, are well lighted
and thoroughly ventilated and they will all be very
neatly and comfortably furnished The passages are
wide, and give easy access to every part 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 an enlightened
public will duly appreciate the efforts they are ma
king to 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 ntell-
gence and morality, it presents strong claim upon
the attention of parents who desire safe and suta-
Bile situation for the education of their daughters
There will be Iaro Departments in the Institution:
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 course of studies assigned to each de-
partment; and those pupils who shall have completed
the whole course, and have sustained full and sat
sfactory examination in all the studies will be ent
tled to the Honors Of the Institution and will receive
regular Diploma of Graduation.
CHARGES FOR TUITION PER SESSION OF FIVE MONTHS:
Elementary Studies: Reading, Spelling Writing, Men
tai Arithmetic, Elements of Geography &c. SIS 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, leach extra 10 90
Music, on the Piano, Guitar or Harp, 25 90
Use of piano, other instrument, co
Incidental charges, l 90
Board, including washing, fuel and lights $ll per
month.
All bills for tuition and board, payable onehalf in
advance and the other half the end of the session
All pupils entered within fifteen days after the
mencement of the session will be charged for the
full term
Each pupil will berequired to furnish her 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
J. W HUDNALL, Sec'y. July 81, 1858