Wood River times. [volume] (Hailey, Idaho) 1882-1915, 1886-01-16
ST. MARY'S ACADEMY.
A Great aud Growing Educational In.
stitutiOn.


This useful institution, established
in 1875, has steadily made its name
by its efficient teaching, judlclous dis
cipline, and first class accommoda-
tions, till 1t stands one of the best
and most fourishlng of its kind in
the Great West. 1t is under the
charge of the Sisters Of tie Holy Cross,
from the justly eel, brated institution
of St. Mary's, Indiana. From there
they receive their teachers after many
years spent IN carefully preparing
themselves for the great work-the
proper education of youth--to which
in singleness of purpose they conse
crate 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
ough education; 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
youth intelligent, good, virtuous and
refined members of society. Every
thing in and connected with the Acad-
envy is designed with view to tue at
tainment of this object.
THE COURSE OF STUDY
Embraces all the branches considered
necessary to constitute first class ed
ucation. 1t runs through 10 classes
or grades, from the primary elements
to he graduating class, including al
zebra, geometry, gonometry, philos.
ophy, logic, rhetoric, course of history
and general literature. Special at.
tention is given to book keeping, sim
gle and doubleentry, and business
transactions Fonr hours weekly are
given to composition and letter writ
ing.
FRENCH AND GERMAN LANGUAGES,
Although belonging to the English
course, are optional studies. They are
taught by Sisters, natives Of France
and Germany respectively. The ee
ments of vocal music, linear drawing
and perspe tive, being included in
the English course, form no extra
charge.
MUSIC.
This department is modelled on the
plan OF the best conservatories in Eu
rope and America. Here every facil
ity is offered TO pupils, who wish t.
excel IN music, by teachers whose
training and talent fit them for TIN,
science. The musical department ~
cludts nine classes in instrumental
five in vocal culture, two in thorough
bass and harmony, and five in the sci
ence of music. The hall is provide,
with IA pianos, several guitars, organs
a grand double-action harp, and o.he
musical instruments.
THE ART SCHOOL
Is in the new bnilding; it include
drawing and sketching, charging O
portraits, some beautiful pastel, cray
ons and etchings, painting on plush
; velvet, satin and kensington.
. THE SCHOLASTIC YEAR
Is divided into two terms, the first be
ginning the first week in Septembe
and the second the first of Februar,
Pupils received at any time durin
the year, their term commencing wit
, their date of entrance. The sem
| annual examinations are held the tw
last weeks of January and June. n
special uniform required. Half far
permits are sec,rej for pupils.
THE BOYS SCHOOL.
This is a separate building wit
separate play grounds. Boys of |
wears and under are received her,
either as boarders or day pupils. The
are also under the direct charge {
the Sisters, who are as watchfu owe
their health, morals and studies Z
over those of the girls. The cours
of studies, discipline, training, etc
, is the same as those already describe
! in relation to the Academy. Bot
schools are in fiourishing condition
having an enrolment OF nearly 30'
S ll3 of whom are boarders.
| The terms of both schools are moe
crate and NAV be obtained by address