The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1871-12-28
EDUCATIONAL.
HNION FEMALE COLLEGE,
Next Opening, September I3, HsSI
OXFORD, MISS.

Next Opening, september hS, 1871
This Institution is held by a Board of Trus-
tees, under Charter from the State. Tor the
benefit of the public, and IL authorized 10
confer the highest educational hoBors-
The Trustees and Faculty, truly gratihed
at the very liberal patronage heretofore be-
slowed, are determined TO spare no efforts to
sustain its already acquired reputation, a.
one Of the best of the land
Tie buildings consist Of a tire story brick
edifce and 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
20 leave the College limits unattended BY
teacher, the grounds afford ample room for re-
creation.
The long corridors extending from the mair
building 10 the Music Hall. not only afford
protection from the weather, but ample room
for ealisthenic aid other exercises.
The sanitary regulations are highly condu-
Give to physical development. The regular
hours tor 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 ~ uBquestionably healthy -
Many young ladies who came TO the lnsiitn-
ton with enfeebled constitutions have entire
IL regained their health.
Small children. and orphans especially, re-
ceive as nearly mothers attention as pos
sible IL being of the especial cares OF the
Lady Principal aud Marion to see 10 the
pupil.
All pupils viii be considered members Of
the President ; family
Science and Literature.
This institution has a reputation for thor
ougliuess in these Departments. They are
conducted By teachers of experience, whose
aim is not 10 fiji the mind with indI gested
facts, bat To discipline II, to teach II How TO
THINK.
The course of study is thorough. and in
cludes those branches which are best adapted
to fit woman for that exalted sphere allotted
30 her by the Creator.
Apparatus.
The College is supplied with suitable appar-
atus. sufficient to illustrate the Sciences, and
rive practical know ledge of them.
The 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 Advantages.
The classes in Chemistry Astronomy, Ma
tural Philosophy, and Geology, through the
courtesy OF the cheers of the State Universe
", have access foits large and well appointed
Laboratory, Phil @ophical Apparatus and
Geological Collections, excelled by none in
the South.
Music Deparsz-:.nt.
The authorities of tn, 9. ..ege are determin n
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; 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 Monochromatic Drawing; Oil, Gre
clan, Oriental and Deealcomanic Painting
Leather Wax and Hair Work, and Ornament
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, proficiency.
All who aspire to a thorough and accom-
plished education, in addition to the English
course study the Latin and the French Lam
guage. To those who do SO, testimonials OF
higher attachments will he awarded, as iRd-
Gated aboye-and further inducement,
the Latin will be taught without additional
charges.
E'OsI-Grnduate 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 frst-class Insti-
tutions, who pursue for one year, under the
direction of the Faculty, any three Of the
above branches, and who sustain "A n approved
examination, viii receive the Second Degree.
And every young lady accomplishing any one
or more Of them, will be entitled to testimo-
malls accordingly.
Young ladies wishing to become teachers
viii here have an opportunity to make them
selves proficient in any of the departments
In Music and Painting especially, farther in
struction and practice are important, as the
time usually devoted to them in a regular Col
lege Course is too limited
The eminent skill of the instructors in these
arts affords great advantages
Standard OF Scholarships
Is UNEQUIvoCALLY of the HIGHEST order, as is
attested by the superior attainments of its
graduates.
Charges moderate. For further particulars
apply for Catalogues. augl