The Columbian. [volume] (Bloomsburg, Pa.) 1866-1910, 1871-04-07

Her parents, instead of hearing the
charming voice of tender daughter In
giving utterance to music's sweet melo-
dies, hears nothing but the mutterlng
voice ofglddiness and affectation; while
the company who may be favoring |
them with visit, are never there en-
tertained by the harmonious strains OF
we'll managed instrument. Thus do.
mestic life with nothing suitable TO |
break up its monotony is lonely path |
through q barren waste with no flowers |
to adorn and beautify it. Thus Miss @.
is lady only in part. And yet how
many are ladies and gentlemen only in
part. They are to be seen in every
community. We therefore sec the inn
portance of having all the powers OF
our being properly developed. Espe.
cially should parents desire and labor
for a thorough education of their chill
dren in order that they may arrive at
full manhood and womanhood. But
do you ask, Where can such education
al facilities be found? We answer, in
every State, in almost every county,
and particularly at Orangeville. Here
are found all the necessary facilities for
a good academic course which is necess.
ary TO prepare one for college or practi-
cal life.
For the culture of the intellect, this
Academy offers advantages equal to al
most any other institution of lis kind
in the State. 1t is conducted by teach
ers of long experience and acknowl-
edged competency. Branches which
properly belong to an Academic course
are taught here. Special attention is
paid to the study of orthography, gram
mar, mathematics, science, philosophy,
the German and the dead languages.
We have had the pleasure of visiting
the school, and were very favorably i'm
pressed with the general department of
the pupils, their progress, and the sys.
tenn of teaching adopted by the worthy
professor and his lady.
The physical culture Of the students
has not been neglected. The Professor
evidently knows tho advantage of con-
sulting their health. To this end he
has introduced gymnastic exercises and
such plays as are best calculated to
bring the various parts of the body in
to action. Nature has also favored this
locality with means of health. The To-
cation of the Academy and of Orange
vile is at the Southwest extremity of
the beautiful Mob Mountain. AT the
foot Of which flows the limpid waters
of Fishingcreek. The beautiful grove
which surrounds the Academy building
and shady banks of the creek, afford
delightful places for summer resort and
pleasure walks, Indeed this locality is
noted as a healthy place. Both sexes
may equally share the benefits Of these
means of health.
Due attention is also paid to the study
of music The Board of Trustees has
secured the services of lady teacher
whose natural talents and experience
have peculiarly adapted her to fill this
honorable position. In this department
attention is paid to both vocal and in
strumental cnlture. The course of in
struction which this lady has adopted
is unquestionably good one. The ru-
dimentary principles are first taught
separately, and then follow the various
combination of these principles into
the formation of connected music In
other words, she first teaches them the
alphabet, and then ascends As the pro-
gress of the pupil requires. This is the
only true foundation for success in the
study of music. How many gifted la
dies there are who do not commence
this study properly and are therefore
crippled in this branch while others
having proper start become prof.
cient.
The society with which the student
comes in contact at this place is good.
We may say he comes in contact with
two different elements of society. The
students and their teachers form one
element. When the accomplishments
of the teachers and the social culture of
the more refined students are brought
to bear upon those whose social powers
are merely potential, the influence for
good is great. The new student who is
timid and bashful, coming in contact
with his more sociable fellow. students
and his teachers, aSsimilates himse to
their society and becomes in like man
ner sociable.
The other element Of society with
which the student comes in contact, is
that of the citizens of Orangeville and
vicinity. The people of this place with
a few exceptions are strictly moral and
generally professors of religion. They
at all times are willing to consult the
happiness and convenience Of the stu
dent, and freely invite him to share
their social hospitality.
The religious influence thrown around
the student is considerable. Orange
established religious denomination :
the Methodists, Lutherans, Presbyteri-
ans and Reformed. Divine services are
held regularly on every Sabbath in the
different churches of the place. Sabbath
Schools are also in progress, During
prayer-mee tings are held by the differ
ent denominations. And if we mistake
not, proper religious services are held
in the Academy. Thus it is quite evil
T dent that Orangeville has facilities for
not merely partial, but complete edu.
cation. Patrons have improved the
educational advantage of our village in
sending their sons and daughters there
to school this is evident from the large
number which has hitherto been in at
tendance. A. ii.
The Manchester, New Hampshire
Union, in the course of an article upon
! the recent election in that State, re-
marks: "The Democrats are coming in
to power, and are coming to stay
There is not the least danger that they