The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1871-09-28
FEMALE COLLEGE
OXFORD, MISS.
REV. c. II. BELL, d. D.,........,..PREsIDENr
Next Opening, September H, 1871

This Institution is held by Board of Trus-
tees, under Charter from the State, for the
benefit of the public, and is authorized to
confer the highest educational honors.
The Trustees and Faculty, truly gratifed
at the very liberal patronage heretofore be-
slowed, are determined to spare no efforts to
sustain its already acquired reputation, as
one of the best of the land.
The buildings consist OF a three story brick
edihce, and two story brick Music Hail. dis
tant 100 feet, and connected by Corridors all
situated in a beautiful grove of forest trees
and while the young ladies are not permitted
to leave the College limits unattended by a
teacher, the grounds afford ample room for re-
creation
The long corridors extending from the main
building to the Music Hall, not only afford
protection from the weather, but ample room
for calIsthenic and other exercises.
The sanitary regulations are highly cOndu-
Give TO 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 unquestionably healthy =
Many young ladies who came to the Institu-
ton with enfeebled constitutions have entire
ly regained their health.
Small children, and orphans especially re-
ceive nearly n mothers attention as pos
siblc; it being one of the especial cares of the
Lady Principal and Matron to see to the
moral, social and domestic training Of every
pupil
the Presidents family.
Science and Literature.
:. This Institution has n reputation for thor
oughness in these Departments. They are
conducted by teachers of experience, whose
aim is not to fill the mind with indigested
facts, but to discipline it, to teach it HOW TO
THINK.
The course of study is thorough, and in
cludes those branches whieh'are best adapted
10 mt 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.
The President has been furnished with VAL
liable additions 10 his former geological col
lectlons. The young ladies of this institution
having specimens before them, can ACQUIRE
correct knowledge of this highly interesting
science
Extra Advantages.
The classes in Chemistry, Astronomy, Ma
tural Philosophy, and Geology, through the
courtesy of the officers of the State UNIVERSE
ty, have access to its large and well appointed
laboratory, Philosophical Apparatus and
theological Collections, excelied by none n
the South
Music Department..
The authorities'6f the College are determin-
ed that this department shall be conducted by
the best professional ability. The patrons
may feel assured that the music taught here is
not Of that silly, sentimental character by
which the refined and cultivated ear is so
often shocked; hnt tits true music that which
tends to refine the feelings and inspire pure
and exalted emotion
Ornamental Department.
In this Department are taught Pencil. CRAY
on, and Monoehromatic Drawing; Oil, Gre
clan, Oriental and Decalcomanic Painting
Leather. Wax and Hair Work and Ornamen
tai Needle Work.
Graduation.
Diplomas in Latin will be granted 10 all mn
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 viii be given TO sucb
as complete the full course in French
Advancement from lower class to higher
viii depend, in all cases, on proficiency.
An who aspire TO thorough and accom- |
pEshed education, in addition to the English /
course, study the Latin and the French Ian |
guage. To those who do so, testimonials of |
higher attainments will be awarded, as indi- |
Gated aboye-and as a further inducement
he Latin will be taught without additional |
charges.
PoSf.Graduate Course.
This course will consist of more ad-
RANGED studies in Mathematics, Sciences,
Classics, Ancient, Modern and Art Literature
French, Music Painting etc.
Graduates of this and other hrst-class Insti-
buttons, who. pursue for enc year, under the
direction of the Faculty, any three of the
above branches, and who sustain an approved
Examination, viii receive the Second Degree.
And every young lady accomplishing any one
'r more OF them, will be entitled to testimo-
malls accordingly.
Young ladies wishing to become teachers
will here have an opportunity TO make them
selves proficient in any of the departments-l
IN Music and Painting especially. farther in
itruction and practice are important, as the
lime usually devoted 20 them in regular Col
ege Course is too limited.
The eminent skill of the instructors in these
srts affords great advantages
Standard OF Scholarships
Is uEEQUTvocALux of the HIGHEST order, as is
lttested BY the superior attachments Of its
graduates.
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