The clarion., 1886-08-25
For THE cLARIoN,l
The Southwestern Presbyterian Uni
versity, Clarksville, Tenn.
Grand Recorder

The time is very nearly AZ hand when
this Institution will resume it's exercises
in all its coordinate schools. On the
second Wednesday of September, 18th
day., its halls will be thrown open for
the admission of students. Board is
furnished by some of the best families
of the city. Prices of board, when all
things are estimated, will be found as
low as at other places of the same grade
In "Rob Hall' all needed furniture for
the comfor. of Theological students has
been placed by the generosity of indi-
viduals and churches, and these young
men obtain their board and lodging at a
cost of less than SO per month. A
scheme is also under consideration,
whereby those candidates for the minis
try who cannot be accommodated in
"Rob Hall'' may combine and rent cot
tages together, in this way greatly re-
ducing their expenses. Board of excel
lent quality can be obtained near the
University Campus at $3.50 per week,
or Sl6 per calender month. Besides,
to those who require extra accommoda-
tions and who are willing to pay for
then, board of any kind preferred can
be obtained at higher cost. This is no
more than is found to be the case at
other places.
No such arrangements as Dormitories
for students is found here. Students
board in the homes of the citizens.
furnished with all the advantages of
Christian households, and treated as
members OF the family. The religious
privileges of Clarksyille are unsurpassed.
and Sabbath school instruction is afford
ed to every student undei such church
supervision as the parent may elect
The writer has no hesitation in giving
it as his opinion that no presiding Off
Ger of any Institution can claim to be
more ably sustained in the instruction
and government of the student body
than he is by the Professors who consti-
tute the Faculty of the S. w. p. Uni
versity. Their Fidelity and conscien-
tions devotion to duty cannot be ex-
eelled. The discipline is parental, and
the intercourse between student and
instructor is unrestricted and cordial. |
The character of the student body has
reached high-toned, ,gentlemanly grade. |
Nearly forty candidates for the min.
istry were enrolled in the course of last
session, of which number sixteen were
members of the Junior Theological class. |
A full attendance is expected during |
the session aboutto open, and TheOlogi- |
cal School viii be in full operation. The |
of applications for entrance in |
all the Univerity schools has been far |
greater than ever before, and the Facul- |
ty stand prepared to receive all who may |
come to enjoy the advantages that are
offered.
These statements are made in no spirit |
of rivalry to any Institution. Surely
there is aample room and verge enough
for all. Moreover, the fact has been
demonstrated that the great
or the number Of the Educational In
stitutions of the right kind, the more |
numerous will be the class Of cultivated /
because the means and facili- /
ties of education will be accessible to 3
greater number of the youth of the
country.
Clarksville Is as healthful a locality
IS may be found in this Southwestern /
region. Il Is becoming more and more
accessible from all points, and the pub
lic spirit of its citizens is adding steadily i
10 its advantages those Of the street
.ailroad, gas and electric illumination.
The population is Increasing, building is
going on in all parts of the city, and
he ambitious little town viii doubtless,
4 an early day, take its position among
Re most attractive Of our Interior cities.
Jxo. NJ WADDEL.