The Lansing state Republican. [volume] (Lansing, Mich.) 1855-1874, 1860-07-04
FExAIE COLLEGE ExAMINATIoNs.-A

FEMALE COLLEGE ExAMINArIoNs.-An |
abstract Of the report Of the Committee Of Ex-
aminers Of the Michigan Female College is pre-
sented. made up from the report of Rev. C. S.
Armstrong, Of that committee. Our space has
compelled Us to abridge it, The Committee at
tended through four days of the exercises of ex-
animation now just closed
These exercises opened on Monday, the 25th
inst During this day there were examined
three classes in Arithmetic, class in History,
one liz Reading, and one in Latin, interspersed
BY vocal and instrumental Music, and followed
by series Of Compositions.
We propose not to specify individually the
character Of each exercise, but rather to state
general characteristics and features, not emitting
those Of special merit. In reference, then, to
the classes herein enumerated, we have to state,
that they were generally composed of the more
youthful members and classes Of the Institution,
yet, notwithstanding, they did credit both to
themselves and their worthy instructors. To
this general remark We have no exceptions to
make. either in regard to the exercises of this
day, or Of succeeding days. The entire tone of
examinations was sound and good, evidently the
mutt OF fidelity on the part of both teacher and
pupil. In regard to the exercises of this day, it
nperhaps but just, that special mention be made
Ola youthful class in Latin, taught and examined
oy Hiss Babcock. They did nobly. We com.
mend them for what they have done, and recon-
"'enu continued perseverance in that noble
study.
Inc exercises for Tuesday, June &c, were as
.olo"s: Class in Physiology, examined by Miss
otyanf; in Botany, by Miss A. c. Rogers; in
virgil, oy Miss Babcock; in Algebra, by Miss
a. Z. Rogers; and in German, by Miss Edger.
". These exercises were interspersed with
ana followed BY Compositions and Music, in like
manner as the previous day.
The exercise in Physiology was well sustained
anu creditable both to teacher and pupil With
equal Truth may the same be remarked of eact
Oh the other exercises, as above enumerated
Inc classes in Algebra and Botany had obviousl!
nads good use Of faithful Instructions; and thu
~ IN herman appeared well; 80 too that il
'"s'i. Some OF these classes had not progresse,
I" IN the study in which they were examined
ma We speak Of them as having made laudabl
"oeress, not BY any means as perfected.
Inc following exercises constituted the pre-
sfamme for Wednesday, June 81: Rhetoric
Examined BY Miss Della Rogers; Geometry, b
h' BabcOck; German, by Miss E. C. Seager
zoology, by Miss BabcOck; and History, b
As d. Rogers.
The class in Rhetoric had studied an eleme,
uy york by Quackenbos, embracing the rule
" composition, figures Of speech, &C., and n,
ps~ess'ng to penetrate the general subject ,
~pg - some other authors; but, notwit
sanding, valuable treatise. The class rendert
Hoevioos that they had not studied in vain.
The Geometry Class, SO far as the time 8
seed for it would permit them to do, manifest
thorough application and critical study. +
nr'ef space Of time in which they had master
snaFsvieved the nine books of Davies Legend
embracing both plane and spherical Geometl
ma their success in demonstrating whatev
PoPositions we're given them, are clear and &
heme Evidences Of close application. I
CO IN German, BY Miss Seager. did credit
~snsslves and their instructress. The 81
nay b said Of Geology and History.
Ihursday's Exercises were the following
h 1hgmooetzy, both plane and sphere
y D. Rsssrs; one in Kames' Elements