The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1871-11-09
FNTON FEMALE COLLEGE,,
OXFORD. MISS.
REV. C. II. BELL. D. D.,.-...-..---PREsIDENr.
Next Opening, September II, IssH

This Institution is held by Board Of Trus-
tees, 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 gratlhed
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 three story brick
edifice and a two story brick Music Hall, 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 10 the Music Hall, not only afford
protection from the weather, but ample room
for calisthenic and other exercises
The sanitary regulations are highly eondu-
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 uDquestionably healthy -
Many young ladies who came to the Instltu-
ton with enfeebled constitutions have entire
~ regained their health.
Small children, and orphans especially, re
ceiye as nearly mother attention a. pos
sible; it being one of the especial cares OF the
Lady Principal and Matron to see 10 the
moral, social and domestic training of every
pupil
All pupils will be considered members of
the Presidents family.
Science and Literature.
This Institution has 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, bat to discipline it. to teach it How TO
THINK.
The course Of study is thorough, and i'm
cludes those branches which are best adapted
to fit woman for that exalted sphere allotted
to her by the Creator.
Apparatus
The College is supplied with suitable appar-
atus sufficient 10 Illustrate the Sciences, and
give practical knowledge of them.
The President has been furnished with val
liable additions to his former geological col
Iections The Young ladies Of this institution
correct knowledge of this eighty Interesting
science.
Extra Advantages.
The classes in Chemistry, Astronomy. Ma
tural Philosophy, and Geology, through the
courtesy Of the officers of the State Universi-
", have access TO its large and well appointed
Laboratory, Philosophical Apparatus and
Geological Collections, excelled by none n
the South.
Music Department..
The authorities of 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 il
not Of that silly, sentimental character by
which the refined and cultivated ear is 81
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 are taught Pencil, Cray
on, and M0noehromatic Drawing; Oil, Gre
clan, Oriental and Deealcomanic Painting
Leather, Wax and Hair Work, aud Ornamen-
tai Needle Work.
Graduation.
Diplomas in Latin will be granted to all pa
pills vino pass approved examination ON the
Studies of the Regular Course. Those whC
omit Latin will receive Diplomas in English
and suitable testimonials will be given to suct
as complete the full course in French.
Advancement from a lower class 10 a higher
will depend, in all cases, on proficiency.
All who aspire TO a thorough and accom-
| pIished education, in addition TO the Englisi
/ course, study the Latin and the French Ian
4 guage. To those who do so, testimonials oil
| higher attanments will be awarded, a. indi-
/ Gated above-and further inducement
/ the Latin will be taught without additional
charges
POSf-Graduate Course.
This course will consist of more adj
vanced studies in Mathematics, Sciences
| Classics, Ancient, Modern and Art Literature
/ French Music, Painting, etc.
Graduates OF this and other first-class Insti
| tutions, who pursue for one year, under Tho
| direction of the Faculty, any three Of tho
above branches and who sustain an approved
/ examination, will receive the Second Degree
| And every young lady accomplishing any ont
or more of them, viii be entitled to testmo.
| mails accordingly.
| Young ladies wishing to become teachers
will here have an opportunity TO make them
selves proficient in any of the Department.
/ La Music and Painting especially, farther ia.
/ struction and practice important, tbs
| time usually devoted to them in regular Col
| Iege Course is too limited
| The eminent skill of the instructors in thes,
arts affords great advantages.
Standard of Scholarships
| Is UNEQUIvocALLY Of the HIGHEST order, as j,
| attested by the superior attainments Of il,
| graduates.
Charges moderate For further particular
apply for Catalogues augl