The Austin weekly statesman. (Austin, Tex.) 1883-1898, 1889-08-15
ST. MARY'S INSTITUTE.
ESTABLISHED AT DALLAS UNDER
THE AUSPICES OF THE PROTEST
ANT EPISCOPAL CHURCH.
COmmOdiOus Buildings, Beautiful Grounds,
First-class Faculty and All the Be-
longings Of Refined Home.


during the past year than the com
pletion of the magnificent edifce a
Dallas, of st: Mary's Institute.
The structure is an architecture
triumph. 1t stands on a high anC
commanding site of twenty acres il
the eastern part of the metropolis O
north Texas, fronting ON Garrett
avenue and extending from Ross
avenue to Bryan street; its founda
tions rest on the solid rock and it,
drainage is perfect. The building is
heated by hot air flues, lighted by
electricity and is designed to accom-
modate 100 boarders. Horse cars
run to the college from all parts
of the city, rendering it possible fol-
day scholars to attend without incon-
venience.
The school is under the auspices Of
the Protestant Episcopal church,
which is a sufficient guarantee for
thoroughness and refined scholarships,
purity of manners and the modest
grace which comes of gentle breeding.
St. Mary's Institute has been
founded for the education of Christian
woman. It's purpose is to surround
the children committed to its care with
the quiet and dignified influences of a
Christian home; to furnish their
minds with sound knowledge; to mould
their manners with gentle grace; to
strengthen their bodies by the aid of
regular hours, suitable exercise and
sufficient but simple food; and, above
all, in humble dependence upon the
Divine blessing, to influence their
hearts by the holy teaching Of
Christianity as revealed in Scripture
and preserved in the church.
Religion, equally removed from
superstition and bigotry, affords the
healthy atmosphere in which the best
type of womanhood is grown; this, st,
Mary's is designed to supply.
Every apartment in the vast build
ing has been fitted up with special
view to comfort, beauty and cOnven-
fence. The ladies of the faculty and
the pupils form one household. The
alcOves accommodate two pupils gen.
orally, are we'll lighted and thoroughly
ventilated. Much careful thought has
been given to the arrangement of these
rooms, and it is believed that every
thing has been provided which may
to the comfort and happiness
of the occupants. The beds are single,
and each pupil is supplied with bureau,
mirror and washstand. The parlor,
the library, the study halls, the amuse-
ment room and gymnasium; in fact,
everyone of the various apartments
are roomy, well ventilated and fitted
up with strict regard to that degree of
taste and comfort required by the
special use to which each one of shem
is devoted.
st. Mary's Institute is essentially a
Christian home, the pupils being sur
rounded by such restraints, and such
only as seem indispensable to- the
of the best results. The
design is to combine thorough scholar
ship with general culture, and rather
to develop habitual self-control, based
upon religious principle, than to- en-
force formal obedience by stringent
rules. The government of the school
is intended to establish relations of
courtesy and honor between
teachers and scholars. 1t is con-
fidently believed that such course
will nourish self respect and develop
high quality of character.
The department of physical culture
is under the special care of the vice
who has taken much pains
to familiarize himself with the best
now in use in Boston. Every
for healthful recreation
out of doors is given. The grounds
being ample, lawn tennis and kiadred
games may be enjoyed to the fullest
extent. Under the escort of teachers
the pupils may take daily exercise off
the grounds. 1t is hoped also to- have
Il riding school in connection with the
the Institute as soon as arrange
ments can be perfected.
The courses of study are the academic
which lasts three years, and at the
successful completion of which the |
student is awarded the graduates |
diploma with the degree of b. A.. and
the preparatory intended for those
who may not feel able to attend the !
academic course. The curriculum in |
the academic branch embraces a full |
course of mathematics, profane and
sacred history, physical geography,
rhetoric, physiology, French, Latin,
mental and moral philosophy |
and household and industrial duties.
The curriculum of the preparatory
course includes mathematics, history,
natural sciences, rhetoric,
French, type writing, photography,
and the elements of house
keeping.
Certificates of proficiency will be
given to pupils completing any course,
but the graduates diploma of B. A.
cannot be awarded except on satisfac-
tory completion of the academic course
Of study.
The best talent available will be Sc
cured for the schools of music and art,
and every pains taken to make these
schools attractive features of st. Mary's
Institute.
Chorus singing and free hand draw
ing are taught in class without extra