The farmer and mechanic. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1877-1885, 1883-02-07
University Of North Caroiina--An'
nouncement for 1888.
CONCLUDED from last ueek.)

(CoHcluded from last tceeH.)
5. To gre obstruction IN subjects of
especial utility IN agriculture. All the
sciences relating to agriculture are taught
both practically and theoretically. Cecil
ogv and mineralogy, botany, zoology,
physiology chemistry, surveying and
engineering mechanics. are studied,
not ONLY from textbooks. but also
by actual experiments in the labora-
tory and in the field. The student
are trained to analyse soils, fertilizers,
marls foods, plants. &c; TO study the
structure and diseases OF anlmals by
dissection; to make actual surveys;
10 collect, determine and classify the
various specimens OF plants, miner
ais and insects; in short, not only to
learn theoretically. but also To use prac-
| tically the sciences above mentioned.
| AS a proof Of the thoroughly practical
character Of this work it may be noticed
that the University has already educa-
ted and furnished four practical chemists
to experimental stations and laborato-
ries elsewhere.
G.. To educote young men for the pro-
t~esstons Of lar. medicine and pharmacy.
The Law School is conducted by the
11Oil. JOilll NlliIliiilS. iltciutbi 'ttti
also uiyes instruction in constitutional,
international and parliamentary law.
The Schools of Pharmacy and Medicine
are conducted by DR.. Thos. w. Harris,
| assisted by the professors of zoology.
physiology, botany and chemistry in the
University. The instruction in all these
schools is comprehensive and thorough.
Students of the University may enter
.-.. & 49, oIAA1- ~ ral,,an rntns
| and Students of law. medicine or phar-
macy may pursue such studies also IN
the University as thev desire at reduced
ra es for tuition. In addition to the well
known ability and %attainments OF the
gentlemen in charge of these schools, it
may be said that students of law, medi-
cine or pharmacy will find special advan-
| tages in the economy, healthfulness and
cheerfulness of Chapel Hill life, in as
| ISOLATION with the literary societies, and
in communion with the strong spirit of
study and morality that pervades the
University.
STYLE OF INSTRUCTION.
The instruction is given chiefly by re-
citations. Lectures are delivered and
experiments are performed when the
subject requires it. The sciences are
taught by practical work in the field,
laboratory. and museum. In the study
of mathematics great stress is laid on
the solution OF numerous original pro-
blems. In the study OF the classic I'm
9uageS students are made to compose
frequent exercises in those languages.
Much writing is insisted on as essential
to accuracy and cloarness of thought.
Vow ne, - iniX, =. ,-. -
use of our own language, with the view
to correct as far as possible prevailing
errors ii speaking and writing, and to
enable every student to form a good style.
Grea. pains is taken to secure a prolita-
bic knowledge of both the English lam |
gtrlge and the English literature in their
history and character. Students in the
advanced classes of all department are
encouraged to make original investica-
tons and pursue lines of thought for
themselves.
Regular monthly reports of the scholar
ship and department OF students are sent
to their parents or guardians Students
who are remiss in their duties are re-
proved privately by a professor or BY
the President. Continual negligence is
repOrte,i to parents by letter. In cases
vi IllCOllISlDlc lllt1ltsS OF VICIOUS ten-
denotes parents are required to remove
their sons from the Institution.
The University was never under a
healthier discipline. There is little or
no extravaganza among the students
The Faculty require each student to at
tend, on an average, three recitations a
day. and demand a strict accountability
for absence. A spirit of honor and man
illness has been fostered AMI has grown
among the students, inimical to vice.
to ldleness and TO extravaganza in dress
and living. This desirable resul; has
been reached without any system of es-
pionage and without eXacting promises
ii ON the body of the students but by a
policy of confidence and couraoem
guarded by mild but restraint. We
doubt whether anywhere in America
among two hundred young men there is
a higher one of manliness and morality
and fewer debasing vices. The village
is remarkable for its beautiful scenery
pure ar. and water, and quiet sobriety
and plainness of living. The sale of
liquor within five miles is forbidden by
EXPENSES.
The char e for tuition. room rent and
ervice. is ciyhty-tive dollars a yea,.
There are no other incidental. eXtraordi- !
nary, registration or other fees eXacted
by the University. except that students
working IN the laboratories pay for the
and instruments consumed by
them. Board may be had at eight dol
lars a month. The fare is plain but
Some houses charge ten.
eleven, IN twelve, and some
thirteen dollars. Il he total of exnenses
tor tuition. board, books. fuel. lights and
washing need not exceed two hundred
dollars a year. The most liberal esti-
mate would not exceed three hundreI
do not know where so many and
such excellent advantages may be had 8
or so little money. il
HELP FOR FOoR STUDENTS. a
Under an act of the Legislature each :
county In the State is allowed TO send t
me student to the University free of
charge for tuition. o and service
The appointment is made by the County ;,
commissioners. The expense. of such .
tudents are eighty-live dollars a wear
thai the estimate made above !,
The Faculty also allow time for nav d
nent OF tuition to such young men a.
ave limited means, and in cases of ~
poverty they remit the fees Alto
ether. The aim of tile institution is TO S
lace its benefits within reach OF anv
nan, however poor. In furtherance Of n
his aim the Rev. DR.. Deems. of New is
{ DIRK city, formerly a professor in Uni SC
efsity. assisted by W. II. Vanderbilt.