The Charleston daily news. [volume] (Charleston, S.C.) 1865-1873, 1869-12-08

EdIY CoMNUII0N CHURCH AND PARISH
acuooI---Tnere are few institutions shat have
been fcstered with more care, or whose fruition
: y more gratifying 20 the protectors, than the
rarSchlal school connected with the Holy Com
Munion Church. The want OF educational facili-
ses In the South was apparent at the close OF the
war, and the origin OF this school was due to the
noble generosity OF the citizens OF Baltimore,
WHO promptly established Southern Educational
Fund which gave the drst impetus 10 the move
nent, Although It uas commenced at season
~ general depression, Is was never allowed to
Anmber, but from small beginning has grown
% pe one OF the best educational institutions In
siIs city. The rector OF Holy Communion Church,
Rsv. A. T. Porter. has given this school his ear
neat attention, and Ii Is TO his untlring efforts
tnas It's growth and ultimate prosperity are
manly due. During the past six months num-
hsr or improvements have been efected-addl-
sions have been made and new buildings erected
snd the facilities OF the school largely Increased.
Tue church, schoolhousc, dormitories and other
buildings cover about an acre OF ground, at the
sorner OF ASHER and Cannon streets. The resi-
eence Of the principal, Mr.. John Gadsden, I'D.
joins the church, and he has the superintendence
sf shs entire school, in which he is ably assisted
sy Mss Septims Sesbrook, the matron Of the
Ysma The dormitories, mess hall and other
batldings are bright and cheerful looking. and
AFFORD ample room for the Juvenile occupants.
There are at present 10 boys domiciled In the
Home: but this number will bo increased in Ja.-
nary to g. In addition to these, there are 1s5
pupils from the nelgabOrhood who attend the day
, schose The age OF the boys ranges from to 20.
and the curriculum is from the rud ments o. the
English language 10 preparation for college.
There are now in the school one pupil who will
econ enter the Sophomore class in the Charleston
College, and another who will enter Trinity Col
tegc. at New Haven. Three graduates OF the
Home have already been admitted to the latter
college. Though not charitable institution, the
price Of tnition has been placed at an extremely
low ngure and number OF beneaciartss are adj
1aitted. There are six teachers two male and
foar female, beside the principal, and the utmost
order and decorum is preserved In the little world.
The boys are put on their honor, and the moni-
tors OF the day tast ths rules are not violated.
The Rev. Mr.. Porter gives the school his close a.
station, and takes deep Interest in Its welfare
HOLY oOxNUNI0N OHURoH.
This edifice has recently been enlarged by On
addition to the east, which gives chanccl, rec
tor,s study and organ recess. The side galleries
have also been removed, and some change made
IN the pews, giving % on the floor and In the
ead gallery The wallis are roughcast and OF
p,essIrg yellow tint, while the roof Us OF pine,
carved and vanished. hncly oOlored ard Oh
namcntal window has been placed to the rear o!
ahe chsncel, which Is furnished in different
manner from ths other Episcopal Churches In the
aity-she altar and raised platform being OF mar
nlc, the former nne piece of sculpture. The
news immediately in from. OF tho pup are occu-
plsd,Ay the inmates o. the Hons. Mr.. John II.
DeSefeux was The con rao or for the improve
yasnss which were ensc ed mainly through the
nbexsnty or the parishlensrA