The star of the north. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1849-1866, 1862-01-22
Important Additions : Improvements


Autumn Term TO ommenee august LIZ
THIS Institution which has been 10 sue
L cessfui operation for The past len year
is about undergoing a very important ref
ovation, in order to place il on a more sta
bic basis than ever, and present facilities
which are not surpassed by ordinary Acad-
emes in Northern Pennsyivauia. Among
the Improvements will be a large three
storied building which will give much adj
ditIonal room and greater conveniences for
boarders; commodious hail for lecture
room and public exercises, convenient class
rooms, library and reading room conlaln-
ing cabInei of minerals and euriosities,
bath rooms, &c. An experienced and
thoroughly qualified classical teacher and
lecturer will be al he head Of the Board ef
Instruction., buI the Principal vii have the
general superntendeEce of the institution
and assume a share OF the dnlies of teach
ing. Regular lectures will be delivered
upon various scientific subjects, as we'll as
upon the theory and practice OF reaching,
and Normal Class of yonng men and
| women who wish to qualify themselves Tor
J teachers profession, will receive especial
attention and assistance.
The course Of instruction in the school
| will be thorough and systematic, calculated
! To embrace the various branches Of a prac-
| iical education. Ample provision will be
made for the study of the higher Matbe-
malcs. the calculation of Physics, and the
| Natural Sciences, by means of suitable ap-
paratus, ard for the study OF the latin,
Greek, and German languages, to enable
students TO eualify themselves for comm er-
cIal and scientific pursuits, or 10 enter any
/ class al college,
The countyy location OF this Seminary in
! pleasant Village, in healthy and flourish
I ing neig borhood, well known for the eIe-
waited tone of lis moral sentiment, and
where The pupils are rot surrounded Sy
those demoralIZing influences, and temp.
laions found in our cities, larger towns and
many other localities, with no outside in.
! fuences to divert their attention from liter.
allure and The work of mental culture, pre-.
senls attractions and ENDORSEMENTS to con.
siderate parents emulous students, seldom
fouGd surrounding large schools and acad
| emies
The Literary Society also, ore OF the old
esl and best conducted in this section o.
! county, presents an attractive feature and
useful auxiliary, IN practical education.
The Improvements will be under the
| imme diae charge OF an efficient Board o.
! Trustees, appointed by the Seminary Com
+, pany and will be completed in time fo
| The Autumn term, 10 commence the l2it
! OF August next.
While thankful for past patronage we
wish TO merit a continuance of similar "a,
/ Vofs, aud as we intend TO include hIghe
| grade and wider range of ins. ruciion, W,
respectfully solicit careful examination
| into our facilities ard claims.
Terms:
Boarding, washing, tuition, lights anc
| incidental expenses, for one quarter O
eleven weeks, will be Thirty Dollars, on.
half payable in advance-the other hal
and all tuition bills will be expected prompt
! Iy al the expiration of each quarter.
Hems:
Boarding, with furnished rooms, one
quarter S22, ,0C
TUITION in common English branhces 5,Ot
% GO H -
including Mathematics and Book.
Keeping by Double Enlry 6.Ot
Tuition in Laun, Greek, and German
! Cextrs] IeC
Washing, Lights and incidental ex>
penses, one quarter, 3,ot
4, 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 Iuriher particulars addres
WM. BURGESS, Principal
MIlville, Penn'a.
! GEoRGE MASTERS, ]. K Ewes.
Dr. A. HELLER, ELLIS Ewes, Trustees.
BENJAMIN K. Ewes,
Mlllville, May 29. 1861.