The weekly Ottumwa courier. [volume] (Ottumwa, Iowa) 1857-1872, 1869-06-17
For the Courier.
Our Agricultural College.

WV 'o"" H5i ioos.uial SoiiCSc from
this county, find much that will
probably interest others. After about
three months acquaintance with this
new institution, she says:
" can now emphatically say that
i like tho instruction for its thor
oughness and the way it is given. l
like the manner in which it is gov
erncd, and most certainly have the
highest regard for those who gov
ern.'
There ale now about one hundred
and SIXTY students in attendance, and
among SO many strict rules arc nee
cssary; but as these rules are made
for the whole and not for individuals
particularly, their application may
sometimes seem unnecessary and al
most unjust, but the reasonable stu
dents willingly obey.
THE BUILDING
is four stories high. The front en-
trance has somewhat Of grandeur
about it; the steps are semi circular.
Off from the hall, to the right, is the
reception room; to the left is the
public parlor. Across tho hall, op.
posite thotront door, is the Library.
Next to the reception room is the
Presidents office; and beyond this is
the Chapel-a neat but spacious
room. On the other side of the hall,
next to the parlor, is tho Matron's
room; the next is the Prcsident's
sitting room, now occupied by stu
dents; then his parlor, one of the
finest and most pleasantly situated
in the whole building. This is at
present occupied by the two young
ladies from Ottumwa.
Among the rooms in the stories
above, is tho Museum, which is well
filled, considering the time the school
has been in operation; also tho Cabi-
net, quite well filled, chiefly through
tho oxcrtions of Prof. Footc.
The basement ontainst the Kitchen,
dining-room, pantries, laundry, tool
room, store room, Treasurer's office,
and rooms occupied by hired help.
The whole building is warmed by
furnace; lighted with gas, and water
is conducted into each of the halls in
each story.
THE FACULTY
are persons of highest culture and
ability. Prcst. Welch is just the
man for the place his equal for max.
ing and enforcing rules could scarce
y be found. He is accurately impair
tial and just; is considcrate and kind,
and not the least matter is presented
to him but he listens with patience
and parcLtal sympathy. lie Ger
tainly deserves the love and respect
Of all the students, and really re
ceivas il very largely.
Prof. Jones is teacher of Mathema-
ties. He is very concise and rapid in
speech, preserves the best of order
in his classes, and is perfect master
of his work.
DR.. Townsend graduated from a
medical school in Paris. Has trav.
elcd much through Europe, and by a
remarkable memory has treasured
up much information, which he makes
good use of to his classes. He is
most thoroughly acquainted with
Natural History, and from his age
and manner wins the respect and
loving confidence of every student.
Mono go to him for assistance but
find him able and willing to assist
We are afraid he is in danger of be.
ing the "Pot Teacher"
The Matron is from New Haven,
Conn, is highly educated, and mani.
tests a kind care and interest for eve
ry young lady, as much as if she
were really their mother. She SUI
perintcnds the making and repairing
Of their clothing. She makes due
allowance for age and inexporicnce,
yet permits no violation of rules to
go unnoticed.
The assistant Matronls q graduate
Of Mt. Holyokc Seminary. 1t is she
that superintonds tho young ladies
while at their work. The work in
the Kitchen dining-room, laundry
and bakery, is mostly performed by
the young ladies.
STUDY, LABOR AND RECREATION
are established upon the prccept Of
business before Pleasure" From
five o'clock in tho morning until one
O'Clock in the afternoon, is devoted
to study; this time is necessarily
broken in upon by breakfast and re-
citations; dinner at one O'Clock. and
from two o'clock until four is for
manual labor; from four until fifteen
minutes past five is for recreation,
which consists chiefly or bah playing,
croquct, and gymnastics. All tho
students meet in front Of the college
for recreation, and at this time and
place only. After play hours, each
student is required to be in his own
room. Those who are out of their
rooms are likely to be reported, as
each hall has its Captain, whose duty
1t is to see that each go to their room
and no unnecessary noise is made.
On Saturday evening is the gone.
raj social
Every Sabbath afternoon tLcy have
religious service and preaching, and
IN the evening prayer meeting.--
There will be also q prayer meeting