Grand Rapids herald. [volume] (Grand Rapids, Mich.) 1892-1959, 1892-12-18

that Of thrift and conteniment. The
sanitary condition Of tue city Is always
at the highest perfection known -
this latitude. DrslnAge 10 perfect. n<
epldemlcs have = foothold and ml&sma
IL unknown. The atmosphere . laden
witt the perfume OF fruits aud flowers.
and pregnant with exhslaratlon gath
cred from the great lake regions.
LeeAs Improvement beard.
The industrial progress OF The city v
promoted and maintained through the
soiiciious attention OF the Grand
Haven Improvement board. The or
ganizaton WAS perfected early IN she
present year, and 10 composed Of the
leading buslness men OF the city.
Through Its efforts . greater activity
has been created IN the local real e.
tate market than has been known Cor
many years. Al present the Organize
ton mas IN hand the establishment Of
several new industries in the csty.
while II 10 constantly Ia correspond.
ence upon the subject of the city's I'd.
vantagss for ali classee Of men. Reg
ular meetings of the board are held for
the discussson of public welfare and OF
cxpedients for it's betterment. lie Off,
GERS are: President. J. y. Armsetoad;
vice prssident. n. Robbins. Jr.; treas-
urer. S. N. Wright; secretary. FRED
Pfaff. All inquiries relative To the status
of the city should be addressed 10 the
secretary.
Akeiey Institute.
situated upon an ample campus
which crowns gentle emlnence n the
center of the city stands the stately
group of buildings of Akeiey INSTITUTES.
The institute 10 the gift OF the Hon. III.
c. Akeiey, rs memorial TO his daughs
ter. and IS the diocesan school for girls
In western Michigan. lie purpose is To
br ng Christian education, in lis widest
Q nse, within reach Of the daughters II
the church, and others who may be
committed 10 ITS charge; 10 surround
them with the peaceful and holy influ-
eaces of a Christian home; TO furnish
their minde with knowledge and THEN
bodies with suitable exercise. food and
edification; 10 form their manners IN
the graces of Christian womanhood,
TO develop their spiritual natures.
through Gods help, by means OF tho
teachings of the molly Scripture and the
church. The RESTRICTIONS and discipline
are such as will tend TO attain THE end.
The buildings of the institution are
the main building and the school
house. Blanche Home is spacious
and elegant structure, formerly the
residence of the Hon. II. c. Akeley,
the munificentfpatron of the school. IL
is occupied by the music department.
the Offices. parlors and private study
of DR.. Wilkinson. cha plssp. below. and
by ample apartments for students
above. Throughoutthe building tis su-
perbly finished IN rich carvings, draper
les and frescoes. No possible improve
mcnt which would subserve the CON-
fort or luxury of Its inmates could be
suggested which would enhance the
perfection of this structure. Its halls
are lofty and OF stately proportions.
They are richly adorned with sculpture
and rare brio a-brac. Connecting
with them are the beautiful parlors,
reception room and Office of tie idsti-
tuition. The upper floors of the build
ing are divided into numerous private
apartments, single and en- quite, for the
occupancy of studenh. Throughout,
the building is furnished with every &C
cessory which subserves sanitation and
ethical culture. 1t il protected from
destruction by FIRE, aud IA steasn-keased
and gss-lighted.
The main building of the institute 10
a massive structure, built OF fire
proof material. and furn,shed and
fitted with all ventilation, drainage,
water. light and heating accessories
which the highest scientific construc-
ton demands. The building extends
135 feet each way, 10 four stories high
and rests upon massive rock cut
foundation. The lower rooms are
devoted TO the culinary, dining
and heating apartments. The second
floor contains the dancing floor.
and students apartments. The
third floor contains students apart