San Marcos free press. [volume] (San Marcos, Tex.) 1877-1892, 1886-07-29
ANNOUNCEMENT.
San Marcos Assembly and Summer
Institute.
WHAT Ii THE ASSEMBLY 7


popularize education, cultivate The So
oial sympaIies OF the people ol Texas,
assist in furthering the ends oi the great
moral aud religious movements OF the
State. aud provide a Christian Summer
Home Tor all.
BRIEF HISTORY,
The San Marcos Assembly and Sum
MGR Institute was orgaDized June 10Th,
1885, by the adoption OF u constitution
aud the election of board OF nine ID
rectors, with Prot. John Il. Pritcheit,
of Coronal Institute, as President, aud
Judge Sterling Fisher AZ Secretary,
Rev. II. NJ. Du Bose. OF Houston, was
afterwards named Superintendent Of
Instruction. A charter was obtained
from the State July LIST. The generous
citizens OF San Marcos donated beau
tiiul tract OF mountain land, susceptible
OF being highly beautified, and the work
Of preparation began ut once. The fret
session opened on the llth day OF Au-
gusr with a large and enthusiastic at
tendance. aud continued for twenty con-
secutive days, maintaining uoabated in
terest throughout
During this time. varied and inter
esting programme, consisting OF lectures,
musical and literary entertainments, aud
popular instruction in many depart
ments of educational work, was present
ed. calling forth general approval. The
18th day Of August was signalized by
the organization OF the San Marcos
Students Union" branch OF the As
sembly, the aim OF which is to prescribe
a regular course of literary and scientific
study for each day Of the year; in fine,
TO be home school. where the student
shall become his own teacher, and find,
in tho companionship ofkindred spirits,
perpetual incentive 10 labor"
More than hundred members we're
enrolled at once, which number has
steadily Increased. Prof. II. e. Pritch.
EFT. of Huntsville. was made Secretary.
Later, /. O., November 6. 1885, the
Young Folks Department" OF the
Union was inaugura.ed.
The plan Of the Assembly contem-
plates session Of two months, to be
divided equally between the work of the
school and Assembly proper.
WHEN WILL THE SESSION OF 1886 OPEN?
During the month of July the State
Normal School will be held iu the As
bly, Tabernacle. Prof, W. NJ, Crow,
OF Galveston, one of the ablest teachers
in the State, with several assistants.
will have charge. A large attendance
of teachers is assured. This school will
he under the exclusive control of the
State Department Of Education, at Aus
tin.
The Assembly proper will open on
Monday. the End day of August, and
adjourn on the last day of the same
month. A superb programme of exer
cises, both for the schools and Assem-
bly,, is being prepared.
WHERE ARE THE MEETINGS HELD?
Under spacious Tabernacle, recent
ly erected, on the Assembly grounds,
about one -fourth mile from the town of
San Marcos. These grounds comprise
the slope and summit OF beautiful
eminence. Assembly Hill at an alti-
tude of 1000 feet above the Gulf of Mex
leo, and overlooking San Marcos Lake,
River and Town, and a limitless sweep
of majestic prairie reaching southwark.
WHAT ARE THE ATTRACTIONS AT SAN
MARCOS?
A "matchless river" whose waters.
clear us light, flow the year round, at
mean temperature of Y degrees, and
rise to food tide in mid summer. The
most beautiful lake on the continent,
whose banks and bottom Nature has
turned into a vast floral conservatory
an infinite variety OF MOSES, tOwers,
ferns and rank grasses growing at
depth of twenty FIVE feet beneath the
surface, and clearly visible through the
crystal waters. The most beautiful
scenery In the State; cool nights, and
quiet, home like surroundings.
The enyirous of San Marcos furnish
many curious and interesting objects.
Among these may be mentioned the
race course, u great geologic
wonder; jacobs Well, bottomless
fountain OF pure water; fern, and stall
actite caves. Indeed the whole region
is full of geologic and botanic interest.
WHAT REcREATIoNs ARE TO BE EN-
JOYED?
Boating, driving. fishing, bathing, and
during the Assembly sessions. lectures,
music, and entertainments at the
A gymnasium and museum
are amongst the possibilities at the com
ing session.
WHAT Is THE PROGRAMME OF WORK
PROPOSED DURING THE MONTH
OF AUGUST?
Daily lectures GU religious. scientific
and literary subjects; daily session OF
the Sunday school Teachers normal
class, daily studies in the work OF the
Y. NJ &. A.; general co operation with
the Temperance and Suuday-school or
CARNATIONS of the State, and the enlarge
ment OF the Students Union. 1t is also
hoped to enlist interest in proposed
course of lectures on Theology
The State Sunday School Association
will hold its annual session on the
grounds from August Sd to 9th, inclus-
i've, during which time all admission
the gates will be free.
WHO WILL TAKE PART IN THE WORK
OF THE ASSEMBLY THIS YEAR!
The Presidents and Professors Of Col
leges, eminent Ministers OF all Churches,
Teachers and Professional Men have
responded to invitations 10 contribute
TO the movement. The Y. NJ. z. A.
work will be in charge of the Interna
tional Secretary of that Association; and
it is the wish OF the management to Sc
cure specialists for all departments of
work.
WILL ANYBODY MAKE MONEY OUT OF
THIS MOVEMENT?
No. All revenues. by the charter,
must be expended in improving and
adjoining the grounds and in prosecut
ING the work of the Assembly The