Public ledger. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1865-1893, 1883-06-04
A FEaIALE COLLEGE
Worthy OfPaIrOnage, Located AT
Franklin, Tenn.

The frontispiece of the pamphle
makes very pretty picture and show
building three stories In height witt
Eve large windows on each floor
while as many windows are shown Of
the side. This is the main building
Of the Seminary and its foreground i
ornamented with handsome shrubbery
while an air of neatness is APP
parent which renders the spo
as desirable as any romantic
young maiden could wish to gaze upoI
as she casts her eyes from a window
between study hours. The institution
was conceived by John Marshall, ar
eminent citizen of Tennessee, and q
distinguished jurist, was established
in 1856, and entered.at once on pros
porous career. s
Those familiar with the Seminary
say that it is one of the very best
places OF learning in the South. The
principal is Mrs. M. e. Clark, a
lady of large experience and varied at
tainments, who has met with great
success in the management Of scholars,
Her teachers" says the catalogue,
"are selected with reference to ability
in their profession, cultivation of man
ners and Christian influence; and
while every teacher has an individual
responsibility, the Principal exercises
general supervision which directs
and governs the whole school. Ger
tain methods of instruction and dis
cipline belong to the institution, and
are pursued from year to year unaf-
fected by minor circumstances and
changes; with the same management,
a school must move in uniform order.
The instructor of German and French,
Miss Cowan, has taught in Germany
and in France, and is rarely qualified
to teach these languages. AS there is
an increasing necessity for the study
of modern languages, great attention is
devoted to this department; they are
taught as much as possible by the
natural method, and general CONVEX
sation is encouraged. In order to Sc ,
cure success in this department,
teachers of proficiency and experience
are engaged, which renders it neces
sary to make moderate charges for
French and German. Only one holt
day will be given during Christmas
week. The course Of study is selected
with reference to the closest econ omy
with largest profits in advancing
pupils from one text to another;
observing pupils have realized the
truth of this statement "
Among other features which are
worthy Of comment is the fact that
extravaganza is discouraged; sham
ing through" is not permitted, affecta
ton and Incidence are discounte-
nanced and the great aim is to train
young ladies thoroughly, mentally,
morally and physically. The steady
patronage Of the Seminary
proves how we'll the faculty have exc
cuted their respective tasks. and the
announces that but fifty
young ladies will be received in the
boarding department Of the institution.
Hence those wishing to send pupils
should make early application.
The curriculum includes all
branches in the school Of English, the
school Of science, of mathematics, Of
languages, including French and
Greek, the latter being optional.
A list of the various
works used would be interesting but
are too long for these columns. Pure
English and analysis of the English
language are among the object lessons,
while natural philosophy, chemical
and botanical charts, plant analysis, AN
acquaintance with the science of bota-
ny and beautiful herbarium are
features Of the institute. All of the
essential branches Of education,
including English grammar, rhetoric
and composition, including letter
writing, receive the most careful
attention, while pupils are daily
drilled in ealisthenics, penmanship,
singing and other exercises.
The scholastic year consists Of &c
weeks, divided into fall and spring
terms of 20 weeks each, and reports OF
daily Rotations and written examina,
tions are forwarded to the parents and
guardians quarterly.
In drawing and painting pupils are
says the catalogue, first taught to OBJ.
serve, understand and see nature in all
her different phases, by a course o.
daily lessons and lectures; so under.
standing what is to be made, and how
it is to be made, the mechanical hand
ling Of the pencil and brush follows
easily and successfully. This sketch
ing from nature gives strength and
independence, which can never be lost
nor ever gained, except through this
same study Of nature"
Regarding music, the same authori-
ty says: "This department is provided
with the most complete and expert.
enced instructors in its various
branches, with good instruments anG
every facility for rapid and thorough
advancement. Three teachers have
been engaged in the work of teaching
the large class of seventy-fve pupils
Beginners are carefully led into 9
thorough rudimentary course Of study
the taste once formed, they readily APP
preciate the large profits to be gained
and the time to be saved by untirinl
practice Of exercises aud a scrutiniz
ing investigation Of the principles o.
the science. The advantages Offered
in voice culture are unexcelled in an.
similar institution. Lectures AM
lessons furnish pupils information
upon which they are tested by writtel
examination"
The charge for board, fuel an
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