Wood River times. [volume] (Hailey, Idaho) 1882-1915, 1885-01-07
St. MARYS ACADEMY.
A GREAT EDUCATIONAL fNSTITU.
TON AND ITS PRU0RESS.

4 GREAT EDUCATIONAL fNSTITU.
TION AND ITS PRU0RESS.
Its Saaserb Arrangements, Charming
Grounds and Buildings Caraful Man.
agcment Ard Thorough Trxining 81
Pupils.
This useful inatitution, esta blisheAl
in 1875, has steadily made its name,
by its efficient teaching, judicious dis.
cipline and first.clas Accomsnoda-
tions, till It stands one of the best and
most Aour'shing of its kind In the
Great West. 1t is under the charge
of the Sisters OF the Holy Cross, from
the justly celebrated institution Of St.
Mary's, Indiana. From there they
receive their teachers alter many years
spent in carefully PREF airing them
selves for the great work-;hr proper
education of youth, to which in single.
ness OF purpose they consecrate their
lives.
ITS OBJECT.
The Academy is intended for girls
only. either as boarders or day pupils,
Its object is to impart to them thor.
Dug educatlon; not only to lead out
the great faculties Of the mind, but
also to unfold the golden treasures OF
the heart, and thus make the rising
fen ale youth intelli gent, good, virtu-
Gus and refined members of society.
THE COURSE OF STUDY
Embraces all the branches considered
necessary to constitute a first class
education. 1t runs through ten classes
or grades, from the primary elements
to the graduating class, including al
zebra, geometry, trigonometry, philos-
ophy, logic, rhetoric, course of history
and literature. Special attention is
given to bookkeeping, single and
double entry; business transactions,
discoun.ing notes, dividends, general
discounts, assessments, complete trans.
actions in stocks, etc. Four hours
weekly are given 10 letter. writing and
composition.
FRENCH AND GERMAN,
Although belonging to the English
course, are optional studies. They are
taught free of charge by Sisters, ma
tives of France and Germany respeo
lively. The element. of vocal music,
linear drawing and perspective form
no extra charge.
This department is modelled on the
plan of the great Conservatives OF
Europe and America. The musical
department inc9udes nine classes in
instrumental, FIVE in vocal culture,
two in thorough bass and harmony,
and four in the science of music. The
music hall is provided with twelve
pianos, several guitars, organs, a grand
double action harp, and other musical
instruments.
THE ART DEPARTMENT
Includes drawing and sketching from
nature, painting in oil and water-col
ors, charging of portraits, some beau
tiful pastel crayons and etchings,
painting on plush velvet, satin and
Huntington. The beautiful grounds at
St Mary's, and the varied landscapes
on all sides, afford unusual opportuni-
ties Tor landscape sketching and paint
ing. Valuable additions are made
continually to the studio, and collec.
ton OF choice engravings and stand.
ard books on art has been made for
the studio library, the intention being
not only to teach the pupils how to
draw and paint, but to give them in
telligent views on art in general.
PLAIN SEWING.
The pupils get special good points
Of honor for the perfection with which
they keep their wardrobes in repair
also, for drawing, plain sewing, gen
eral housekeeping and the spirit of
order, neatness and care. The sewing
circles are placed under the direction
OF competent teachers, who give full
and careful instructions to the pupils
entrusted to them.
ORNAMENTAL DEPARTMENT.
While the solid studies are regarded
as the most important, much attention
is given to those graceful accomplish
ments which throw a charm over do.
nestle life, aud contribute SO essen.
TALLY to elevate the tone of society.
HEALTH.
Every provision is made for the
protection and promotion OF health.
The housekeeping arrangements leave
nothing to desire; plenty OF good,
healthy, substantial food, we'll prepared
and regularly served; milk, tea or
coffee, as the pupils desire. The build
ing is largo and imposing brick
structure, three stories high, situated
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