The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1858-11-10

HS rod ST+9 S yss OF : to "sGf hs pop
| WFTEH4. lie, that the large and conmodouS build
~ ing erected for its use, is completed
- and that the second session will com
menct on the 1st day OF September next.
They have elected as President Rev. J H. TUCKER
late Pastor of the First Baptist Church, Shreveport
and from his high reputation as scholar, 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 able and accom-
pliShed instructor, bat gentleman, to whom the
care and education Of their daughters may be safely
and iudciouSly entrusted Not only will the infor
maor impaired but the habits of discipline incul-
Gated, be. it is believed Of incalculabe benefit to
them i'll after life.
Several Assistant Teachers of very superior quail
ificatons-among whom is, Miss LIZZIE BRooKs, late
Of The Pleasant Hill Academy and Miss FANNIE II
Thomas, the head OF the Music Department-have
been appointed, aud others will be added, rs the
wants of The Institution may require. Special aten
tion will be paid to the Music DEPARTMENT, and the
best instruction provided for it that the country af
furds.
The Board feel great pleasure in announcing that
they have secured the services Of T. L. Scoyr, 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-
quaintcd with Mr. and Mrs. S. will, the Board have
no doubt, give the highest satisfaction to all the
friends and patrons of the Institution.
Thepuhlic may be assured that no pains or expense
will be spared to render this Institution the best
in the country. both in the extent of its ad, antages
and in The comfort and pleaSantne>S of its acconno-
and efficient teachers, and every eifo:t made to rem
der both The instruction and discipline as thorough
and complete, III all respects, as possible
The building is large and very we'll arranged, not
exceed it is believed eilhern point of beauty or in
adaptato' to lis purposes both for The school and for
the accommodation OF hoarders by amy in the co"n,
try The rooms all of good size, well lighted
and thoroughly ventilated; and they will all be very
neatly and comfortably furnished. The passages are
wide, and give easy access t" every part ofthe build
ing, and there are three separate stair cases, leading
to the upper story, thus atfurding ample neaus of
safety i'll case of fire. or other accident.
The Board indulge the hope that enlightened
pubic.wil duly appreciate the efforts they are
king TO promote the cause ofeducation among us, and
that they will second these efforts by extending to
the Institution they have established, generous and
liberal patronage. With location unsurpassed, in
healhfulness, by any i'll 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 suita
bic situation for the education o! their daughters.
There will be 1aco Departments i'll the Institution:
a Preparatory and Collegiate. The former will be
divided into two classes, the Primary aud academic.
The Coleg late Department will consist of three
classes, the Junior, Middle and Senior. There will
De regular course OF Sludles assigned 10 eacn de-
and those pupils who shall have completed
the whole course, and have sustained full and sat.
isfaclory examination in all the studies, will be en
tied to The Honors of The Institutions and will receive
a regular Diploma of Graduation.
CHARGES FOR UiTIoS PER SESSION OF FIVE MONTHS:
Studies: Reading, Spelling, Writing Men
tai Arithmetic, Elements Of Geography DC, $i5 %
Arithmetic, Geography, English Grammar,
Elements of History, &c, 90 90
The preceding with higher branches such as
Algebra, Geometry ,1rgonometry, Natural
and Moral Philosophy Chemistry Rhetoric,
Logic, intellectual Philosophy, &C., 25 90
French or 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 0O
Board, including washing, fuel and lights $ll per
month
All bills for tuition and board, payable onehalf in
advance and the other hal at he end Of the session
All pupils entered within fifteen days after the com
rlpnceinet of the session will be charged for the
full term.
Each 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, |
Prest OF Board of Trustees. /
W HCDSALL Sec'y. July 81 1858