The clarion. [volume] (Jackson, Miss.) 1883-1888, 1886-12-22
REV. II. F. JOHNSON,

a local minister of the Methodist church,
who was at the time of his election Presl-
dent of the Madison College at Sharon,
Miss. DR.. Johnson's administration in
spired new life into the college from the
start. When he assumed control he found
the college buildings in deplorable state
of dilapidation. He soon had them re-
paired and new buildings were erected
at the personal charge of the President.
In 1878 the Margaret Hall was built. The
institute was completed in 1884, at cost
of $40, 900, which was donated by DR..
Johnson as a centennial offering to the
Mississippi Conference. AT this time there
was yearly attendance of two hundred
Young ladies. and Just as the college had
entered into the road of prosperity and
fame, its noble President lay down by the
roadside and death closed his mortal life.
His death was a sad blow to the college !;
and tie trustees were in state OF perplex-
ity as to who would be fit successor to
this loved man and teacher. They finally
elected
PROF. LEWIS T. FITZHUGH,
of the University of Mississippi, who
took charge in August of this year. His
past record was that of a noble and con-
scientious instructor, and in selecting
him the trustees were wise, for he is lifted
in every capacity to carry on the work
which his predecessor had done to satisfac-
ton.
The buildings have all been repaired,
new changes and attractive additions
made. His home is known as the Brown
House." and adjoins the institute, which
enables him to be on the grounds con-
tinually, and to give his personal super
vision to all matters pertaining to the col
lege.
THE MUSIC DEPARTMENT
is ABLY instructed by Prof. c. G. P. Eek
hardt, talented musician from Leipslc,
Germany. He is assisted by Miss Sallie
johnson, a daughter of the late President,
and by Mrs. W. B. Murrah, daughter OF
President Fitzhugh, who is instructress IN
vocal music.
w. B. Murrah, A. NJ, very learned
gentleman, is professor; teaches evidences
of Christianity, mental and moral science
and logic.
G. T. Fitzhugh, A. B., university of
Mississippi), who bore Oft such distinguish
ed honors from Oxford, is professor OF
chemistry, natural philosophy and stenog-
raphy.
Miss Maggie Hill is instructress OF
Freueh, German, elocution and calisthenles
Miss Hill is from Macon, Miss, and IS
sister of Miss Victoria Hill, who won the
FIRST honor in the University OF Mississippi
last wear. and who is now a teacher in the
Industrial Institute and College at Colum.
bus.
The Whitworth College added rich
and rare gem to their already brilliant
galaxy of teachers when they secured Miss
H;ll.
Prof. r. S. Ricketts,, who has been con
nected with the College for fourteen year
as professor OF mathematics, is still in
charge of that department.
The entire corps of instructors under
stand their departments, take lively inter
est in the welfare of their students and
don't know OF any preceptors who have ac
eomplished more.
THE BOARDING IMPAIRMENT,
| is in charge Of Mrs l.. A. Kidd, lady wit
it gives me pleasure to compliment. She
showed me through the different depart
ments. and neater and better arranged one
are not kept in schools. There is largs
dining-room with its spotless linen clothe
and its bright china. The kitchen uten
sils are neat. In the rooms of the youn:
ladies everything is arranged as only
artistic hands can arrange. Branches o
cedar, sprigs of evergreen and leave
woven into beautiful labyrinths adorn th'
/ walls. The girls are under the strictes
surveillance of Mrs Kidd. She teache
them all that is high and elevating, AM
they are instructed in all of the arts tha
make them attractive in society and a
home.
4 The cost of education is small. On
hundred and seventy dollars will pay 70
nine months tuition, which includes every
thing except their clothing.
The college grounds are beautifully 10
Gated, ornamented with rows of evergreen'
rose bushes and jessamine vines Ever
comfort that circumstances have demand
ed are here. Ihaye not attempted TO ente
into an elaborate description OF this col
lege. Not at ALL could not do it. Tb
institution deserves praise in prettier word
than can command. And when the his
! tory of Brookhaven is made it will be In
! complete without the laudations which th
college most generously deserves. Ii is
model institution.