The south-western. [volume] (Shreveport, La.) 1852-1870, 1861-08-28
HOMER C0LLEGE.
Homer, Claiborne parish, Louisiana.

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HOMER COLLEGE.
Homer, Claiborne parish, Louisiana.
\ FACULTY.
REV. WA d. SHEA,
President and Professor Of Mental and Moral Sciences
JOHN W. STACY, A. NJ,
f Professor Of Ancient Languages and Literature.
J. f. SCAIFE, A B..
/ Professor Of Pure and Mixed Mathematics.
! Professor Of Natural Science
ISAAC n. SIMMONS,
Principal of Preparatory Department
The Spring session Of this institution eenlBeuces on
the FIRST WEDNESDAY in February next The College
building spacious and commodous capable OF
modatiug two hundred and fifty students. Among the
many advantages offered by the Homer College the fol-
lowing may be mentioned:
lst 1t located ina country noted forts heahulncss
and exemption from epidemics,
2nd. The Faculty is composed of educated and experi-
enced men, wholly devoted to the great work of educat
ing the veung.
$rd The coarse Of study is extensive and the system
of instruction thoroughin this respect, it is equal to
the best Colleges in the country.
4th The institution is supplied with Chemical and
Philosophic Apparatus.
College Hill is being adorned it'll beautiful dormito-
res 50 that by the opening of the Spring session,
shall be able 10 accommodate all who may apply.
As the strength OF the superstructure depends mainly
upon the character of the foundation great care will be
taken to render the Preparatory Department efficient
and complete.
The Scholastic year is divided into two terms Of i've
months each; the Fall session commences the first
Wednesday in September, and closes the first Tuesday
in February with vacation of week at Christmas.
The Spring session opens on the first Wednesday in
February, and closes on the third Wednesday III June
which js commencement day.
Rates of Tuition Per Session.
Preparatory Department, first division Sl5 90
second division......- % 90
Board, Cjpcluding washing and tire,j. ..,.. 60 90
Matricaation fee Ito be paid but once, 90 90
For further information apply to the President of the
College, or the undersigned
JOHN G. BLACKMAN, president board of trustees
J. N. THoNAs5oN secretary.
F. The above institution is the property, and under
the direction of the Louisiana Conference Of the Metho
dist Episcopal Church, south april q
MINDEN FEMALE COLLEGE.
FACULTY:
REV. j. FRANKLIN FORD,
President and Professor Of Mental and Moral Philosophy
aud the Natural Sciences.
MISS CATIARINE L. COLEMAN,
Vice Principal and 4nstructress in Mathcmatic and
English Literature.
MISS i. BRAINERD
nstrucress in the Physical Sciences, Composition and
Elocution
MISS THEOD0CTA JOHNSON,
lnstrnetTess ,t,es. in the English Branches
Instrucress in the Primary and Academic Department.
PROF GEO c. TAYLOR,
Music the Harp Piano aud Fiohn.
PROF. 4. LUTHER,
Mnsc-Piano, Guitar, Violin, &c.
MISS MARY A. COLEMAN,
Nusc-Piano, Guitar and Vocal.
MILE j. DURAND, (of France,)
InstFuctrcss in French and Music.
MRS. r. II. i. THOMPSON,
Instructress in the Ornamental Department.
Terms, etc.
The Scholastic wear divided into two terms of twenty
weeks each The Autumnal Term commences on
the first Monday of October the Spring Term immedi
aely succeeds WITHOUT VACATION, and closes in July
The terms fort tuition payable quarterly in advance
but when delayed beyond the close Of the term interest
will charged Forthe term of weptyope weeks they
are as follows:
Tuition in Alphabetc Department ........s15 90
Tntenin Academic Department and Freshman
6lRSS 20 ~
Tuition III Collegiate Department, three highest
classes. 3 90
Incidental Expenses %
Music -Piano-forte Guitar. r................ so 90
on Harp. Observation-Disclosures. 40 %
Drawing and Painting Observation-Disclosures. Is 90
French Latin and Italian each. .............. IL 90
Embroidery Observation-Disclosures. 10 90
Waxwork per course Of lessons. -...-....... 10 90
Fee Tor graduation. ~ 90
Boarding. including lights washing, &c.,...... 50 90
Oil Painting Observation-Disclosures. 30 90
Pupils entering at the opening of the term or within
weeks thereafter will be charged for the term;
viii any eauetonbe made for absence, except for lrov
dental cause. Sep2l-ly
THE COLLEGIATE INSTITUTE
GITUATED near Shreveport will be again opened for
> the reception of pupils on the % MONDAY, THE 9TH
OF JANUARY, 1850
1st For board tuition washing fuel lights
&c, per session OF months, Sl25 90
I'd Forday scholars ,perscssion of months, so 90
NO pupil received for less than five months no deduc
on for absence except in Of protraeted illness
All charges to be paid strictly half in advance.
S.P. HELME, A. NJ,
January 4, 1860 Principal and Proprietor.
MUSIC.
FTiHE undersigned having determined to settle perma
nently yins place for the purpose of giving lessons
on the Piano, Guitar, Violin, Flute any instru-
ment desired During the past seven years, snd has
taught successfully in southern college respectfully
socits liberal patronage from the citizens OF Shreye
port and surrounding country. Terms S6 permonth of
three lessons week. Orders left at Ball DashielPs
drug store promptly attended to E. HEINEMANN, I
Shreveport, January 3o-5m professor of Music
TO PRINTERS.
"E have hand aud for SALE the following printing
W materials. lately used on the South Western:
font of 500 lbs. BREWER,
z = i" $50
i" $50 -
51d Iopo Primer