Mexico weekly ledger. (Mexico, Mo.) 1855-1956, 1881-06-16
OUR SCHOOL ApvAlRAnEs

are not excelled in the Etate. The
Public Schools, under aths snpekiu-
of Prof. Blansou, assisted
by accomplished tSAchess, h6x6
reachedsa degree of excellence at
tanned by few schools in the State.
Its high state Of perfection b. sl1swn
In the attendance-94 per cent. Tor
entire term, and only 1872 tardies out
of an enrolment nearly 900, some
thing remarkable considering the
severe winter. The Board of Educa-
ton, consisting of John j. Steele,
Geo. B. Macfarlane. Jno. NJ. Menesee,
James Pasqueth, B. r. Cauthorn and
S. P. Emmons, are all frst-class bus.
mess men and deeply interested in
school affairs. From our efficient
School Commissioner, s. d. Ellis,
we learn that $40, 900 have been ex-
pended for school purposes, and that
1872 teachers are employed in the
county.
HARDIN COLLEGE.
Situated on rising ground in the
southern part of the city is the pride,
the glory of Mexico-Hardin College.
With the land sloping gently in all
directions, it commands q fine view
of the city and the surrounding coun.
try. Cool, inviting shade trees, de-
lightful shrubbery and fragrant beds
of flowers beautify the grounds. The
buildings are large and spacious the
rooms well lighted and ventilated ;
the parlors, reception rooms and dor
mltories, elegantly furnished, all con-
spring TO make this what it has been
called-''The Vassar of the West. -
Under the admirable management of
Mrs. H. T. Baird, this institution
has been placed in the front rank.
The term just closed has been one of
unexampled success. Crowds have
visited the examinations the students
have been subjected to the most rigid
cross-questioning, and the ready
manner in which they answered,
showed unmistakable evidence of
their having been well and carefully
taught to be self-reliant, original and
ready with an answer. Mrs. Baird
has qualities which eminently fit her
for the position which she occupies.
She exercises a mothers ever watch
full care over her pupils, directing
their studies, the care of their rooms,
their department, and their manners,
with loving anxiety. Miss Itonia
Baird, who has charge of the depart
ments of vocal and instrumental
music is, after several years study OF
her art in Europe, most fully pre-.
pared Cor her work. The excellent
singing and playing at the last com
mencement, exercises attest her al
most marvellous skill in taking voices
with no culture and, within the short
space of one term, ,steaching them to
execute the difficult trills and vocal
gymnastics with beautiful accuracy.
Mrs. Belle True has charge of the
department OF painting and decora.
tive art. The walls of the chapel and
parlors are ornamented with the handi.
work Of her class of 100 pupils, and
visitors we're loud in their praises o1
Mrs. True, and Of her skill In this
fine art. Mr.. Baird has conducted
the finances of the college in a most
satisfactory manner, and after sup
food and the rooms with elegant fur
niture, has made the school paying
institution. Parents wishing to edu
cate their girls can find no bette1
school than Hardin College. Thel
employ full corps of the very bes
teachers, and the curriculum of thi
college embraces every study neces
sary to prepare young ladies to adorl
society, and to fit them for the prac
tical duties Of life.
! PRIVATE SCHOOL.
Rev. Chas. De. Allen will open
school for the education Of boys, mex
September. Rev. Allen is Rector o
the Episcopal Church. He has spen
many years in the school room, an
has had charge of some fine institu
ftions Of learning in the East. W
hope and believe that he will build u
s fine school in our city.
CHURCHES.
Religious feeling is almost univel
sal among US, and almost all Chris
tian denominations are represented
Elegant church buildings lift the1
tall spires heavenward, and eac
Sunday finds the citizens focking
hear the glad news of salvation
Our pulpits are filed by some Of til
best theological talent in the STATE
The pastors Of churches are as 10
lows:
NJ E. Church, SOuth-Rev. 7. j. G0Och.
| Raptist Church-Rev. J. G. Maple.
| I'resbyterian Church-Rev JnO. 8. GrASty.
Christian ChiIrch-Rev. john A. Brooks.
Old School Baptst-Rev. J. +. Lee.
| Liberty ST. NJ. z. Chutch-Rev. I. j. Wheat
| Episcopal Church-Rev. Chas. DEF: Allen.
| Catholic Church-Fathefs stack and Denipst
CoLoRED CHURCHES.
D Methodist Chnrch-Rev. J. II. JefrIes.
Baptist Churbll-Rev. =. Smith:
Christian Church. Rev. ThOs. Shoots.
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