The daily phoenix. [volume] (Columbia, S.C.) 1865-1878, 1873-06-01
oo-sduo..lon Of Girls and Boys.

Oo-educAtlon OF Girls and Boys.
The good, sense; Of the world is begin
ming to dissover that thefrigid separa-
ton OF the sexos in education lis Of
doubtful benefit to either. A movement
in favor of the co.eduoation OF boys and
girls is silently and quietly taking place.
We do not propose to discuss the qucs-
ton now, but it presents some attrac-
tions to the pen. Circumstances have
given US the opportunity, during the last
few weeks, of seeing school Of that
sort in%peration. and we are free to say,
that we never saw one more orderly, or
where deoorum reigned more supremely.
Study appeared to be the rule, and po-
likeness and Difference the almost uni
versal habit. The presence of girls
seemed to aot as wholesome discipline
on the boys, and corresponding plea
SAINT restraint was imposed upon the
girls. by association with their male
companions. Suoh is the condition of
things at the Carolina High School at
Anderson, under the efficient and en-
Iightaned charge of ". J, Ligon, Esq,
and Rev. L. Nj. Aver. and until very re-
gently. Rev. D. E. Frierson. AMI several
accomplished lady teachers. It numbers
$50 scholars, male and female, and in oil
probability it is destined to grow in
numbers, extend it's curriculum of stu
dies and enlarge its corps Of teachers
Boarding-houhes and houses suitable for
rent to families of moderate means are
in demand as accommodation for pupils
who desire to attend the school. The
novel experiment in Anderson is already
regarded as decided success by parents
and the friends OF sound education &C.
nerally. The property known as the
'Johnson University" buildings and
grounds, where this school is located,
was originally purchased and improved
by the Baptist denomination of the place
and neighborhood, and female school
OF high order. under control of Rev. Mr..
Johnson, was for several years conducted
in their interest. During the war, under
come pressure. it was sold; but recently,
through the public-spirited action OF the
citizens of Anderson, it has been repur-
chased. It is proposed that it be kept
free Of all denominational, political or
other restricted influences, and be exclu-
sively dedicated to learning and educa-
ton. An adjourned meeting OF citizens
interested in the matter to which ladies
are cordially and specially invited, will
be held next Tuesday, to complete their
organization and to take such further
action as may be necessary and FRACTION
bic in laying more broadly the founda-
tions of liberal and high-toned institu-
ton Of learning. We know of no place
moro suited for it than Anderson, and no
situation more eligible or more delightful
than the beautiful grove aud substantial,
commodious and stately buildings of the
johnson University. This is an enter
prise upon which the people of Anderson
are to be congratulated, and in which we
with them hearty God-speed.
At u recent meeting of the citizens OF
Anderson, committee, consisting of
Maj. B. +. Whitner, Capt. James a.
Hoyt aud Msj. Thos. B. Lee, was ap-
pointed to procure information as to the
special advantages in distance, cheap.
ness Of construction aud general trade of
q location by the town OF Anderson OF
the portion OF the contemplated railroad