The weekly clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1863-1882, 1871-12-14
FEMALE COLLRGE.
OXFORD. MISS.
REV. c. II. BELL. d. D.,...........PREs1prsr


This Institution Is held BY Board ~ Trus.
tees, under Charter from the State. Tor ne
benefit Of the public and is authorized te
confer the highest educational honors
The Trustees and Faculty, truly grafiGad
a. the very liberal patronage heretofore he-
slowed sre determined % spare no efforts be-
sustain its already acquired reputation, as
one Of the best Of the land
The buildings consist Of three story brick
edihce, and two story brick Music Hall disc
iant 100 feet, and connected by corridors. an
situated in a beautiful grove Of forest frees.
and while the young ladies are not permitted
20 leave the College limits unattended by "a
teacher the grounds Afford ample room for re-
creation.
The long corridors extending from the msssn
building TO the Music Hall, not only afford
protection from the weather. but ample room
for ealisthenic and other exercises
The sanitary regulations are highly c5ndu-
Give 10 physical development The regular
hours for retiring and rising. ana out door
exercise good hres In cold and damn weather.
suitable And wei prepared fare. have resulted
"a excellent health in this Institution.
the LOCATION - unquestionably healthy 49,
Many young ladies who came 60 the Insfitu-
zion with enfceblcd constitutions have entire
~ regained their health.
Small children, and orphans especially. re-
ccive as nearly mothers attention as nose
sible; il being one of the especial cares II the
Lady Principal and Matron 20 zee o. The
moral, social and domestic training % every
pupil
All pupils will be considered members OF
the Presidents family.
Science and Literature.
This Institution has a reputation for thor
oughness in these Departments They are
conducted by teachers Of experience whose
aim is not TO ill the mind with indieested
facts, but 70 discipline IL, 10 teach it HOW TO
THINK.
The course Of study . thorough. and i'm
cludes those branches which are best adapted
10 nc woman for that exalted sphere allotted
10 her by the Creator.
Apparatus.
The College is supplied with suitable appar-
atus, sufficient 20 Illustrate the Sciences, and
give practical knowledge Of them.
The President has been furnished with val
nable 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
.ural Philosophy, and Geology, through The
of the officers Of the State Universi-
~, have access g It's large aud well appointed
Laboratory, Philosophical Apparatus aud
Geological Collections, e&celled by none IA
he South.
Music Department.
The authorities Of the College are determiu.
ri that this department shall be conducted by
he best professional ability. The patrons
may feel assured that the music taught here r.
not OF that silly, sentimental character hv
which the refined and cultivated ear IN s0
Iften shocked; bnt tits true music. that which
ends 70 refine the feelings and inspire pure
and exalted emotion.
Ornamental Department
In this Department are taught Pencii, Gray
IN, and Mon0chromatio DRAWING. on. Gro
Ia leo IL.
Leather, Wax and Hair Work and Ornamcn-
al Needle Work.
Graduation.
Diplomas in Latin will be granted TO all pu
,ils who pass an approved examination onfhe !
studies Of the Regular Course Those who |
INIT Latin will receive Diplomas In English; /
md suitable testimonials "a IN be iyru 10 .eb /
Is complete the full course ina French.
Advancement from lower class 20 higher ]
will depend, in all cases, on proficiency.
All who aspire 10 "a thorough aud accom- |
,lished education. in addition 10 the ENGLISH /
ourse, study the Latin and the French LAM I
-uage. To those who do so, testimonials Of /
higher attainmonts will be awarded, az indi- |
ated aboyc-and as further induccmont I
be Latin will be taught without additional /
hargcs.
H'Ost-SsraduaGe Course.
This course will consist Of more adj /
'auccd studies in Mathematics Sciences.
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french, Music, Painting, etc.
Graduates Of this and other frst-class Insti- /
utions, who pursue for one year, under the \
Erection Of the Faculty, any three e. the /
bOve branches, and who sustain an approved \
will receive the Second Degree. \
Ind every young lady accomplishing any one
r more Of them, will be entitled 10 te-iimo-
Iials accordingly.
Young ladies wishing 10 become teachers
Vill here have an opportunity 10 make them
elves proficient IN any Of the Department.
n Music and Painting especially, farther jn-
truction and practice are impnmant. ns the
ime usually devoted 10 them in Tegular Col 4
eye Course is TOO limited.
The eminent skill Of the instructors iu these
rts affords great Advantage.
Standard Of Scholarships
$ uNEQuIvocALLY Of the HIGHEST order, az b.
TESTED by the superior Attainmeuts OF ita
Charges moderate. For further particulars
pplY for Catalogues. auuI