The morning call., 1890-12-25

superior ADVANTAGES to San Rafael. sleeping
among the hills that cluster around the base
of Mount Tamalpais.
Let Us look for moment at the influences
that would be brought to bear by the selec-
tion OF such place as a site for founding
an educational institute. Cheerful and an
propriate surroundings have much to do
with the success attending the education of
the young. 1t is true there are rugged and
absorbent natures that would drink in
knowledge even though granite walls should
have to be pierced to supply the fountain.
But such cases are rare aud exceptional and
not the rule. In pursuing course Of study
Inc more auxiliaries that can be brought
into reQuisitiOn in order to insure perfect
peace and quiet, without matters that dis
tract the mind from the tasks before 1t in
truding themselves, the better for the
student and the better for the teacher Such
is the position of the College Of San Rafael
Here, nesting quietly at tho foot of the
hills. where the crisp and balmy breeze from
the Pacific seldom fails to bring a renewal
OF healtllful feelings and a change in droor-
ing spirits, is the majestic, imposing struc-
ture. presided over by the good Sisters of
Renaissance style of architecture, is a
superb adjunct to st. GATHERINGS Academy
OF Banicia. Its present location was Sc
lected by his Grace Archbishop Riordan.
WHO, with his uSuSual discretion and clear
headedness, took into consideration all
things most important to such an institution.
It's appointments are elegant and its i'm
prOyementS of the most modern style. An
abundant supply Of pure water is obtained
from natural springs On the grounds and
from Lake LaguniiaS, body of pure and
Crystalline water, situated about mid way
between the base and summit of Mount
TamalpaiS. To guard against fire, every pre-
caution is observed. The rooms are warmed
by steam and lighted by gas, and lire-extin-
gushing apparatus are placed on each floor.
mr. IN, mt
airy halls connecting with broad and nu-
merous staiIways. The pupils rooms are
well ventilated and sunny and are provided
with all necessary appointments and fur
nlshiDgs. The school-rooms, reception
rooms, music and art rooms are all thor
oushly adapted to the uses for which they
were intended. while the library, bright and
cheerful, is replete with numerous volumes
Of choice literature.
Surrounding the grounds on all sides is
ample room for play ard healthiul exercise.
Tie object of the school is the symmetrical
and harmonious development of the best
and noblest powers Of our common human
lty, mental, moral aud physical, and the
cultivation OF tile refined and courteous
Graces of true womanhood. No obstacle
is interposed to the admission of young
ladies chershing different religious views.
The discipline of the school, without being
harsh OF severe, is all that the most careful
parent could wish. Truthfulness, economy
AIN AiSHb VI lHOuSul dilu dcllDu uIc
lnculcated and encouraged. Few better pre-
ceptors ard advisers can be found than the
cultivated and refined Sisters of Mercy,
who, thoroughly qualified, are under the d.
rection of the Reverend Mother Superior.
The health of the pupils is carefully at
tended TO. The physical Is the foundation
of the mental and moral development, aud a
fine gymnasium is provided with its usual
array of light gymnastic apparatus, so i'm
portant for proper physical culture. Regu-
larity in exercise and sleep, as well as in
study and other duties, is always observed.
The table is we'll supplied with an abundant
variety Of the best OF everything the market
can supply. The young ladies are taught
how to take care of themselves, how to
avoid illness, aud when ill to adopt the best
means for tue restoration of health.
Included In the regular course of studies
are all of the usual preparatory subjects,
taught according to the most approved
methods, with such Of the higher or col
legiate branches as may be necessary for an
intelligent understanding of the best popular
current works on philosophical and scien-
tihc subjects. Pupils are carefully and thor
oughiy trained in the use of the voice for
singing and elocution. Instruction is also
given the pupils in the correct use of the
English language in composition, letter-writ-
Ing and conversation, while unusual facili-
ties are offered in the study of foreign Ian
guages, and proper instruction is given in
manners and social usages. In fact the course
OF instruction is complete and thorough.