The star of the north. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1849-1866, 1861-12-04
In nportant Additions &Improvements

Autumn Term TO OmmeBce August ~,
THIS Institution which has been in sue
l. cessful operation for the past len year
is about undergoing very important rer
ovation, in order TO place il on more sta
bic basis than ever, and present facilities
which are not surpassed by ordinary Acad-
emies in Northern Pennsylvania. Among
the Improvements will be a large three.
storied building which will give much ad.
ditlonal room and greater conveniences Tor
boardeTs a commodous hall for lecture
room and public exercises convenient class
rooms, library and reading room contain.
ing cabinet OF minerals and euriosities,
bath rooms, &c. An experienced and
thoroughly qualified classical teacher and
lecturer Will be at The head of the Board Of
instruction, but the Principal will have the
general superintendeHce of the institution
and assume a share OF the duties of teach
ing. Regular lecluIss will be delivered
upon various scientific subjects, as well as
upon the theory and practice OF teaching
and a Normal Class of young men and
women who wish to qualify themselves ior
! teachers profession, will receive especial
attention and assist ance
The course of Instruction in The school
will be thorough and systematic, calculated
10 embrace the various branches OF a prac-
teal education. Ample provision will be
made for the study of the higher Mathe-
mates. the calculation of Physics, and the
| Nalural Sciences, by means of suitable ap-
| paraIus, ard for The study OF the latin,
Creek, aud German languages, TO enable
students 10 qualify themselves for CONNER
cIal and scientific pursuits, or TO enter any
! class al college.
The countJy location Of this Seminary in
pleasant village, in healthy and flourish
| ing Deighborhood, well known for the ele>
waited tone of It's moral sentiment, and
where the pupils are not surrounded by
! those demoraliZing Influences, and temp.
! tations found in our cities, larger towns and
many other localities, with no outside in.
! hueDces 10 divert their attention from liter.
| AZURE and The work of mental culture, pre-.
senrs attractions and inducements to con.
| siderale parents emulous students, seldom
| found surrounding large schools and acad
emies.
The Literary Society also, ore OF the old
| est and best conducted in this section o
! country, presents an attractive feature aIC
useful auxiliary, In practical education.
The Improvements Will be under the
imme diale charge Of an efficient Board o
Trustees, appointed by the Seminary Com
pany. and will be completed in time TO
! lue AUTUMN teIE1 ~ COm neuc6 tue l2lt
| Of August next.
While thankful for past patronage W.
wish 10 merit continuance of similar fa
vors, and as we intend 10 include a h1ghe
grade and wider range of insl ructioG, VIZ
respectfully solicit a careful examination
into our facilities and claims.
Terms:
Boarding, washing, tuition, lights anC
incidental expenses, for one quarter o
eleven weeks, will be Thirty Dollars, one
! half PAYABLE in advance-lhe o!her hal
and all tuition bills will be expected prompt
Iy al the expiration OF each quarter.
liens:
Boarding, with furnished rooms, one
quarter S22, ,OC
Tuition in common English branhces 500
including Mathematics and Book.
Keeping by Double Entry 6,OC
Tuition in Lam, Greek, and German
| [extrs] Let
Washing, Lights and incidental ex-
penses, one quarter, 800
Those who desire 10 procure scholarship:
or attend by the year, will be accommoda
ted at a reasonable discount, and student.
wishing to secure rooms should make sea
sonable application.
For further particulars addres
WIN. BURGESS, Principal
MiIlvile, Penn'a.
! GEORGE MASTERS, J. K. Ewes.
DR.. a. P HELLER, ELLIS Ewes, Trustees.
BENJAMIN X. Ewes,
Mllvie. Nav %. 1861.