The Wheeling daily intelligencer. [volume] (Wheeling, W. Va.) 1865-1903, 1885-08-20
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rHH FEMALr coLLEeE.
a Transtesnetien Wrought in Every re-.
spsei--I hs New Regime.
on "Wednesday, September o, the
Wheeling Female College win reopen
under q new regime, one which itisbe-
lleyed VIM be popular and prosperous,
crsdiabie alike to those In charge and
the community, The transformation that
has been brought about both inside and
outside the substantial structure, has been
sogreat that the place Is hardly recognize
bic. For the past three weeks
the Board Of Trustees has had a
corps Of workers busily engaged getting
the building in complete order ready to
turn over TO Prot j. A. Brown, Of Gym
thiana, the newly elected President Of the
College. Yesterday reporter called at
the college and was shown through the
place from garnet to cellar by member OF
the Board and Prof. Brown. The build
ingis said TO have been in q very dirty
condition when the work OF cleaning was
commenced, especially in the living and
culinary departments. Now everything
Is as clean and bright as Il can
possibly be made. Every bit Of
wood work in The house, includ-
ing the floor, was first thor
oughly scrubbed with sSap and sand.
Then the painters and whitewashefs were
put to work and the change made by their
efforts Ia startling. Lastly, the paper
hangers took possession. Every room
from the topto the bottom Of the house
and all the Railways have been hand:
somely papered. The patterns selected
are all neat and pretty and give the place
u homclike appearance that will be
appreciated by the students, especi.
| ally those former ones who return
The Trustees when they commenced
the work Of renovating, did so with tht
determination to do no halfway work
and everything done thus far has been o
the best. The class rooms are papered II
shades that are pleasing and easy to tht
eyes. The parlor walls arc covered Will
paper as fine as that to be found in the
parlors Of any residence in the city.
In addition to papering and painting
| buG Gt4tlb tA1atnoEo y StoAA Va eAAS pteS,
has been oyerhauled and improved. A
bath room with all tho modern improve
ments has also been added, something thu
place never possessed before. A contrac
has been made also for an entire new sys
TEN OF heating, The old furnace with, Id
dust and dirt Is to be torn out and a steam
heating arrangement Of the latest ant
most satisfactory patent put In in ID
stead. In tho kitchen and dining rooml
marked improvements have also beer
made.
In addition to what has been done In
side, there have been needed improve
ments made to the exterior. The door
and windows have been securely retittet
and all the woodwork painted. The
pleasant grounds have been nicely clean
ed up and tho appearance Of everything
is attractive and inviting. By thetime
all the improvements are completed. thu
Board will have expended over s, 500
and 1t will have been well expended, too
| The furnishing OF the College is to be
done by Prof Brown. He HAS already
contracted for carpets and furniture of
style aud quality that will be in keeping
with the fejnvenated and practically new
condition OF the house.
Prof. Brown, the new president, Is q
middle-aged gentleman of culture and re.
fnement, who has had sixteen years
experience as an educator, during which
time he has met with uniform success
Mrs. Brown has also been teacher. She
Is avery pleasant lady and is bound TO be
popular with tho young ladies who attend
the Institution. Prof Brown is gentle.
man OF very pleasing address, and has
fayorably impressed all who have come
in contact with him. 30 comes here
from Kentucky, backed by the very best
credentials, and the Board Of Trustees
have every confidence that he,will sue
coed.
Prof. Brown said yesterday that hewas
very much pleased with the present out.
look. He thinks tho prospects for the
future success OF tho college are very
bright; that there is going to be general
awakening of interest in the institution
among tho citizens. "A large number o.
day pupils have been promised him and
he will open with goodly mum
Der OF boarders. They come IRON
Kentucky, Alabama, Florida, Ohio and
this State. BY the beginning o.
another year, Prof. Brown anticipates
having fully one hundred boerders. The
day pupils that have already engaged ID
attend are from Wheeling's best families
10 SUM up, the prospects for agood attend
ance are better than they have -beenfor q
long time past. Its the aim'snd purpose
fof Prof. and Mrs. Brown TO make the Col
lege bright, cheerful and homelike.
The faculty will be composed Of the
best talent the Professor can secure. Miss
Armstrong, an old favorite, will be re-
tanned. The music teacher is Brooklyn
lady; said TO be very accomplished. Fine
new planes are included in the new fur
nishings OF the house.
The College is well arranged and eligi.
bly, located building, as all acquainted
with the city know. Its home institu.
ton, and pride and interest should be
taken init.
Go R. TAYLOR adyertises new. fall
goods this morning. Call and see them.
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