The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1890-07-05
RANOOLFH MACnN ACAlEMI

W aShington ana Lee 'niNtisits iVtN
Il. Puryear, Richmond College, professor ~,
Holiday. Hamden-Sidney College; Or.
Jnlius ID .preher, Roanoke College; DIR. W.
X. BOYLE, Baltimore; Mr.. Levi ID. Ames'
| Norfolk. a. .o
Fully seventy-fve representatives were
present. They came from all sections OF , .he
country. Virginia, of course, having the
greater part of the representatives.
Among the Richmond people present
were: Carter Weisiger, John ii. Capers'
Frank +. Bates, j. Thompson brown zap
tain Leroy L. Brown. II. j. Anderson IL.
II. Whittock, L. Z. Hudgns, W. Fletcher
Richardson, Charles Il. Willis, >. u FTee-
man. c. T.. BEDFORD. IL. NJ. Starke, JOhn
Morton. Somers Morton, Bey. j.. l.
Whitley, Raw. w. l.. Judkins, Rev. Moses
ID. Hoge and George :. Crenshaw.
AMONG THE HILLS.
Inst west of Bedford City formerly Lib
erty1. and nine hundred feet above tide
water. the immense building stands: LID
erty il nearly half way between Iynch-
hurc and Roanoke, and the beautiful land
scape on which it is situated is dominated
Inv the imposing Peaks of Otter, the most
striking mountains i'm Virginia, and nearly
,he highest in the whole Appalachian
range.
GROUNDS AND BUILDINGS.
The academy grounds comprise forty
acres. extending along the railroad for ore
third of a mile, and 10y gradual ascent irom
that line one-tOurth mile, aud reachihS
commanding crest. on which stand the
buildings. These are on double terrace,
82Sxl2O feet. Wide graded streets surround
the grnOuds.
Two fountains play on the terraced pla-
teau. and an artificial lake will provide
boating and skating facilities. The streets
are iii by electric arc lights from the town
plant. .,--.-...,
four stories high and with Easements.
back building, 10OX40 feet, and wing SOX
40 feet, contain dining-roomS ana physlcal
culture accommodations. 1t is planned 10
accommodate 80 students. W. VI. Pom
dexter, of Washington, architect ana Johh
Z. PettviOhn, of lynchburg, builder.
Water hot and cold throughout the build
ing, brought nine miles in pipes from the
G. feat Peaks Spring, so famous Tor It's pure
and delightful water. The elevated source
gives pressure Of 40 pounds to the square
inch. which makes the fire pipe and hose
prOyided on each floor equal TO four IRE
engines always at hand and fired up.
Arrangements for heating are being put
i'm by Mr.. II. W. Coffee. The p ant is SINH
lar to the system now used at the Capitol at
Washington, and Is considered the most
efficient system of combined heating and
yentilatIng now in use. \ twenty-five
horse mower engine and five fans, driving
1000 cubic feet of air per minute, supply
the heat up to one hundred degrees. II de
sired. Three hundred incandescent lights
shed their rays from basement 10 roof. Inc
student desks are overhung by large ana
pOwerful lamps. experience teaching the
fact that such light is best for the eyes.
The main study hall, 65XG5, - feet pitch,
Is furnished with $50 Andrews single
desks, supplied by Messrs. III. NJ. Starke ~
Co. of Richmond. Teachers will be al
ways present in it TO Help students IN lhe
preparation of their lessons, which are
heard in the eight adjoining recitation
rooms.
The physical culture building, 4OXsO feet,
under construction, will contain the gym
nasium, bath rooms, &c, and VIII be htted
ND for complete physical development by
the celebrated Sargent system. The OBJECT
of this system is to find out the physical
weak points of a student, and TO build him
up. 4 large, covered play-room 6OX6o ieet
gives an opportunity for sports, when the
weather will not permit outdoor exercise.
During some part of the DAY the dOrLli-
torres, which are exceedingly large, receive
some of the sunshine. Each room is pro
yided with two single beds, a bureau, wash
stand and chairs. ParlOrs and reading
rooms are on the first floor, and the young
mems Christian Association Hall, 4lX4l,
occupies the fourth story.
THE PLAN.
The purpose Of the institution Is to fur
nish an absolutely thorough preparation for
college under wholesome moral ana rellglous
influences: 10 be Southern Rugby brought
up 10 the best nineteenth century standard.
The officers and teachers thus far an
nounced are:
President W. W. Smith, A. NJ, Ii. ID.
principal.
University of Virginia, and late associate
principal Bethel Academy; JOS. ii. Riddick,
Jr., A. b.. late associate professor Il. NJ.
College: A. NJ. lIughlett, graduate OF Il. NJ.
College, and late principal Carriers Creek
Academy; w. Ii. Cooke, \. h.; Chas. Dab
ney Ragland, \. NJ.
Matron, Mrs. l.. Rosser Green.
No effort is made TO make mo
new, but every effort TO make perfect
school. The price for tuition, board, fuel,
lights and washing will not exceed Sl29 per
half session TO any, and the managers hope
10 make il still less. Students for the min
istry of any Christian church are charged
no tuition fees.
Cost of the Enterprlse.-The buildings
and grounds are worth not less than $780,
600, and are the unincumbered property of
the trustees of Randolph-Macon College.
All expenses incurred to date have been
paid, and though about $4,000 remains to
be secured TO finish and furnish the acad-
envy, President Smith hopes that il may all
be raised before September, and the institu-
ton be made a free gift TO the cause Of
sound Christian education.
Leading Contributions.-The citizens Of
Liberty, Gov. T.. +. jackson, Maryland;
Messrs. John T.. Pettyjohn, Lynchburg; c..
ID. Tinsley, Petersburg X. ;. Paulett,
Farmville; Augustus Wright, Petersburg;
Geo. X. Hill, Alexandria; c. +. Digges,
Baltimore; Miss NJ. Baker and sister,