The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1877-1885, 1881-05-19
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much pleasure we observe thar
measures Of the nature suggested
in general terms in these columns some
months ago, are being taken by Rev.
Bennett Smedes and his accomplished
Corps Of Coadjutors, to infuse new life
and zest into the venerable institution
whose fame has long been one ofthe
honors of Raleigh and of the State.
We would not be understood as in
timating that st. Marys lacks the
attributes of a first class Semina-
r.. Our thought is hat its ancient
conservatism and stateliness are draw
backs in this day ofmodernized methods,
as well as modes of advertising.
Be that as it may, we learn that a mum
Der of marked improvements are already
under weigh. The main building will
be repainted, refloored. etc. !; and an out
side stairway added in rear, from each
story, giving ample exit for all pur-
poses. An enclosed passage way leads
to a neat lntirmary on the knoll In rear
of the chapel, where the sick if any
and there are few, indeed) may be iso-
lated from the school, and treated as
quietly and comfortably as at home. This
hospital will be brightly furnished with
pictures, books. etc, specially selected
in New York.
The Faculty of the Institution will
also undergo a number of changes.
Prof. Sanborn and Miss Blume having
engaged to return to England for a Lew
field of instruction, their places will be
taken BY DR.. Auguste keirsteiner land
his wife, Of the German University, a
thorough artist of melody, both vocal
instrumental. He has repeatedly. of
late years, revisited the best European
C~onservltOries to perfect himself In the
MISIc OF to-day.
Other arrangements have been inaug-
urated OF which we may speak hereafter.
Suffice it, ST.. Mary's is we think,
destined to become as popular, as she
Is honored and valuable. We con
%glltulate the estimable Principals upon
their successful efforts.
CHANGE sF SCHEDULES.-On Mon
day, May l6Jh, the Raleigh and Gas
ton train which left Raleigh AT 8 p. m,
and returning left Weldon at 10 a. M,
was discontinued toI the. present. But
III Its stead, a passenger coach has been
attached to all freight trains on that
road. This must be a great accommo-
datlon To persons along the route who
wish to pass short distances along the
line, and return the same day. The
mail tram leaves Raleigh at $40 a. M,
except Sundays, aud arrives at Weldon
at l251 p. m, making close connection
with both the Petersburg an the Nor
folk trains. Coming south .he train
viii leave Weldon at 3:l5 p. M, con-
Meeting with the trains from Petersburg
and Norfolk, reaching Raleigh at 7:35
p. ~.
Tue Rale.g h and Augusta train will
leave raleigh at 7:45 p. m., arriving at
Hamlet at Las a. H., making close
connection with trains both for Char
iotte and Wilmin 5ton. Leave Hamlet
at 80 a. M, AMI arrive at Raleigh at
$50 a. IN.
On the Richmond 4 Danville r. R..
Going east trains leave Asheville at
). 30 p. m: Salisbury at $40 IL. M;
Raleigh at LID p. IN ; Goldsboro at
20; Newbern at 1.l5.: arrive at
Moreheid at s ID p. M.
Going west trai4s leave Morchead
ut s. 30 a. m; Newbern at H., 10 dds
boro, ut l25 p. m (; Raleigh at 80 p.
III. Salisbury II 10 A arrive at Ashe
vile At 90 a. m.
Pullman parlor sleepcrs will run
between Greensboro and Henry's at
the foot of the Blue Ridge, and going
west passengers will eat bre tkfast at
the latter station, while coming east
they Will take supper there. Noun
tain cars will be token at Henry's and
the trip over the ridge is midc by day
hight.