The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1859-01-05
KEACHI FEMALE COLLECE,


KEACHI FEMALE COLLEGE.
DeSoto Parish, Louisiana
SECON D SESSION.
! AA IHE Board of Trustees of this Institution
eff+taA would respectfully announce to the pub
WFE9ysS lie, that the large and commodious build
! w. ing erected for its use is now completed
GS and that the second session will com
nence 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 a scholar as we'll a,
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-
plshed instructor, bat as a gentleman, to whom the
care and education of their daughters may be safely
and judiciously entrusted. Not only will the nfor
nation impaired, but the habits of discipline incul
Gated be, it is believed, of ncalcuable benefit tt
| them in after life.
Several Assistant Teachers, of very superior uual
4 fcations-among whom is, Miss LIZZIE BRooKs late
of the Pleasant Hill Academy; and Miss FANNIE
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 L. L. Scogin ESQ
as Steward, TO whom, with Mrs. s. as Matrop. the
important charge of the Boarding Department will be
committed. This arrangement while it will secure
the fullest confidence and appreciation of those ac-
quanted with Mr.. and Mrs S WILL the Board have
doubt, give the highest satisfaction to all the
friends and patrons of the Institution
epubic may be assured that no pains or expense
will be spared to render this Institution one ofe best
in the country both in the extent of its advantages
and IN the comfort and pleasantness of its accommo-
datons All the departments will be filled with able
and efficient teachers, and every effort made to rem
der both the instruction and discipline as thorough
and complete in all respects as possible
Tie building is large and very well arranged, not
exceled it believed, either in 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 rooms all of good size, are well lighted
and thoroughly ventilated; and they will all be verv
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 afording 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 cause Of education anon us and
that they will second these efforts by extending to
the Institution they have established generous and
liberal patronage. Witha location unsurpassed in
healthtuness, by any n>the country, and surround
ed by population of high character for intelli-
gence and morality, it presents a strong claim upon
the attention of parents who desire safe and suita-
bic situation for the education of their daughters
There will be I1oO Departments III the Institutions:
Preparatory and Collegiate. The former will be
divided INTO Two classes, the PTi1aFy and ACddemic
The Collegiate Department will consist of three
classes, the Junior, Middle and Senior There will
be a regular of studies assigned to each de
parment; and those pupils who shall have peted
the whole course, and have sustained full and sat
examination in all the Studies will be ent
tied to the Honors of the Institution and will receive
irregular Diploma of Graduation.
CHARGES FOR TUlrIoN PER SESSION OF FIVE MONTHS:
Elementary Studies: Reading Spelling, Writing Men
tai Arithmetic, Elements of Topography DC, SI5 90
Arithmetic, Geography, English Grammar,
Elements of History, &c, 90 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, 90 |
Incidental charges, 90
Board, including washing, fuel and lights, $ll per
month.
All bills for tuition and board payable one-half in
advance and the other halfat end of the session
All 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
F.. W. HUDNALL, Secy. July q, 1858