The Middlebury register. [volume] (Middlebury, Vt.) 1850-1882, 1866-10-24
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A Few Points.

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your first step be taken Alright. Be sure you
decide upon the Institution that will best serve
your purpose. We are satisfied that many
young men do not appreciate the vital points in
this matter. Many are led by high sounding
impossibilities, coming from men that do not
scruple to employ any form of advertising, in
truth or untruth, oven to the lowering of per-
sonal dignity, to attract the attention Of young
men. Many choose between Institutions upon
the sole argument that the scholarship is few
dollars cheaper in this than in that.
We well know that economy in all things is
desirable; frugality is virtue but it requires
wisdom to economic rightly. To buy cheap
article is not always economy. There is no truth
more pungent than this: "the cheapest is not
aipays the best"
Commercial Colleges arc becoming very nu-
merous. They each claim superior merit. There
is, however, work enough for all. The result of
this multiplicity is this the standard of train
ing is raised, and that institution will ultimately
succeed best which proves itself most thorough
and effectual in its course Of training
We desire at all times to place our claims be-
fore the public in mo1esty and truth In this
feeling content, if the use of honorable,
straightforward means, based upon merit, does
not secure us patronage, we will not seek it
otherwise In our labors the first object in view
is our duty.
The Burlington College has but one work be-
fore it-Business training. Its efforts are not
divided between multiplied studies and varied
courses. Its course of training presents in the
most thorough manner all the subjects requisite
to the end to be attained.
1t is already established 1t is fitted up in
the most complete manner. Its Banks, Offices
and Business Houses are in perfect running or
der. 1t lacks nothing that is needed for thor
ough practical course. Business, as actually
done. is illustrated daily through the medium Of
abundant Offices and apparatus.
1t is not an institution known only in its own
neighborhood. or in its own State 1t is one of
forty-eight connected Colleges, sustaining an en-
viable national reputation, known and endorsed
by the most eminent business men and educators
throughout the country.
The scholarship issued is good throughout the
" Chain for life, either for completing the
course or review. scholarship purchased at
local institution dies with the interest Of the
proprietor.
The nature Of our scholarship alone is quite
a consideration with many for not unfrequent-
ly is 1t the case that young men commence their
course OF study at one city, and before compile
ton are obliged to leave for another. Different
causes may lead to this removal: q change in
the parents business may make it desirable to
locate at another point, or the young man him
self, may, through the agency Of the institution
or some other friend, secure a situation and re-
move; as one can now hardly 60 amiss Of the
schools in the Chain, il becomes a matter Of
great convenience, for they can pursue without
interruption the game course Of instruction al
ready entered upon, and that, too, without pay
ing any additional tuition,
Purchase a scholarship in an individual insti-
tuition, and should the above be your case, you
have no means of securing the benefit Of your
tuition paid. Further should you wish at any
time to review any part Of your course, you
cannot do it without returning to the institution
at which you purchased the scholarship, which
in many cases would incur considerable expense.
young man at this day is not certain whe-
ther he will locate in Boston, New York, Buifl-
10, st. Louis, or at some other point, east, west,
north or south To know that he has acquain-
ta1ces who are happy to greet him wherever he
may go is certainly valuable consideration.
We might present many points for your at
tcntion, hut we remember we are addressing pa
rents and young men capable n reasoning for
themselves. We ask you, therefore, to weigh
the matter in your own minds, aud decide N
acc1rlaucc with yvur BEST conyicbions.