The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1871-10-26
TNION FEMALE COLLEGE,
OXFORD, MISS.
REV. c. II. BELL, D. D.,...-......PREsIDENr.
Next Opening, September ~, 1871

This Institution is held by Board of Trus-
Ftees, under Charter from the State. for the
benefit of the public, and Is authorized 10
confer the highest educational honors
The Trustees and Faculty, truly grstihed
AT the very liberal patronage heretofore be-
| slowed, are determined TO spare no efforts to
sustain its already acquired reputation, rs
one of the best of the land.
The buildings consist of a three story brick
edifice, and a two story brick Music Hall, dis
tant 100 feet, and connected by corridors, all
situated in beautiful grove of forest trees,
and while the young ladies are not permitted
to leave the College limits unattended by a
teacher, the grounds atferd ample room for re-
creation.
The long corridors extending from the main
building to the Music Hail. not only afford
protection from the weather, bnt ample room
for calisthenie and other exercises.
The sanitary regulations are highly condu-
Give 10 physical development. The regular
hours for retiring and rising, and out door
exercise good fires in cold and damp weather,
suitable and well prepared fare have resulted
in excellent health in this Institution.
The location Is uDquestionably healthy -
Many young ladies who came TO the Institu-
tiOn with enfeebled constitutions have entire
~ regained their health
Small children, and orphans especially, re-
ceive nearly mothers attention pos
sble; it being one of the especial cares of the
Lady Principal aud Matron to see to the
moral, social and domestic training of every
pupil.
all pupils will be considered members of
the President > family.
Science and Literature.
This Institution has reputstl ton for thor
oughncss in these Departments. They are
conducted by teachers of experience, whose
aim is not 20 Gil the mind with indigested
facts but 10 discipline it, to teach il HOW TO
THINK.
The course of study is thorough. and in
cludes those branches which are best adapted
TO bit woman for that exalted sphere allotted
TO her by the Creator.
Apparatus.
The College is supplied with suitable appar--
atus, sufficient to illustrate the Sciences, and
give practical knowledge of them.
Tie President has been furnished with val
liable additions to his former geological col
lections The young ladies of this institution
having specimens before them, can acquire a
correct knowledge of this highly interesting
science.
Extra Advantage.
The classes in Chemistry, Astronomy, Ma
tural Philosophy, and Geology, through the
courtesy of the officers of the State Universi-
ty, have access to its large and well appointed
Laboratory, Philosophical Apparatus and
Geological Collections, excelled by none
the South
Music Department.
The authorities of the College are dctermin-
ell that this department shall be conducted by
the best professional ability. The patrons
not of that silly, sentimental character by
which the refined and cultivated ear is so
often shocked; bnt it is true music, that which
tends to refine the feelings and inspire pure
and exalted emotion.
Ornamental Department.
In this Department taught Pencil, Cray
on, and Monoehromatic Drawing; Oil, Gre
clan, Oriental aud Decalcomanic Painting
Leather, Wax and Hair Work, and Ornaman-
tai Needle Work.
Graduation.
Diplomas in Latin will be granted to all pu.
pills who pass an approved examination on the
Studies of the Regular Course. Those who
omit Latin will receive Diplomas in English
and suitable testimonials will be given to such
as complete the full course in French.
Advancement from lower class to a higher
will depend, in all cases, on proficiency.
All who aspire TO a thorough and accom-
plished education, in addition TO the English
course, study the Latin and the French Ian
guage. To those who do so, testimonials of
higher attachments will be awarded, as indi-
Gated above-and as a further inducement
the Latin will be taught without additional
charges.
POst-Graduate Course.
This course will consist of more adj
yanced studies in Mathematics, Sciences,
Classics, Ancient Modern and Art Literature
French, Music Painting, etc.
Graduates of this and other frst-class Insti-
tutlons, who pursue for one year, under the
direction of the Faculty, any three of the
above branches, and who sustain an approved
examination, win receive the Second Degree.
And every young lady accomplishing any one
or more of them, will be entitled to testimo-
mails accordingly.
Young ladies wishing TO become teachers
will here have an opportunity to make them
selves proficient in any of the departments
In Music and Painting especially, farther in
struetion and practice are important, as the
time usually devoted to them in regular Col
lege Course is too limited.
The eminent skill of the instructors In these
arts affords great advantages.
Standard of Sch0Iarshlps
Is THEORETICALLY Of the HIGHEST order. as is
attested by the superior attainments of its
graduates.
Charges moderate. For further particulars
apply for Catalogues. auaI