The Yakima herald. [volume] (North Yakima, W.T. [Wash.]) 1889-1914, 1892-12-08

4th.-The scientific course is designed
to give those who pursue it good gen
raj knowledge Of the sciences, and thus
prepare them for admission examinations
to the best colleges, and provide a prac-
tical education and preparation for the
ordinary walks Of life.
5th.-The classic course has for It's
purpose the preparation Of young men
and young ladies for college; and those
desiring such preparation can 10 no bet
ter in the northwest than to attend this
school. The appreciation Of this course
IA manifested by the number now pur-
suing It.
6th.-The music course comprises in
struction on pianoforte and organ; In
Voice culture, harmony, composition and
counterpoint; history Of music, musical
literature and public recilals. It is the
purpose to make this department Of the
academy second to none in the state.
7h.-The art course will be perma-
nent feature Of the academy. and will af-
ford Instruction in oil painting, crayen,
charcoal and pencil; studies from life,
still life aud landscape.
Pupils may enter any Of the cnurses at
any time, but ii is always better to begin
with the term. Persons not desiring to
to take up a regular course may come
and select such studies as they desire
from any Of the regular courses. =
The prospect Of the school is flattering,
and its friends can do much for this part
Of the state by lending hearty support,
either in good words or patronage. The
next term will open Monday, January 2,
1898. Besides all the common school
branches there will be classes in rhetoric,
English literature, beginning Latin,
Cesar, Greek, bookkeeping, algebra and
such Of the natural sciences as may bt
demanded. All pupils have the advan.
tages Of drawing and vocal music without
extra charge. The present term will
close the week before Christmas, with an
entertainment given for the benefit Of the
library fund. This entertainment will
be given on Thursday evening. December
p. 1t will be amusing, instructive and
artistic. Further announcement will be
made. 1
HIGHER EDUCATION, by J. O. LAWRENCE
Our acadeny-we say "our academy
because we are all interested in its sue
eess. While this much needed opportu-
nifty 10 give our youth higher education
ut cost within the reach Of those ef lin
tied means was denied US until the last
year, now that il is to he had at our very
doors none Vho feel its need should fail
to nk advantage of It.
Mary boy or girl l,as been deprived
OF a higLer-educa;ion lhan they otherwise
would have been, because thu dangers
that Hrr 1 rown arnund them when away
lrom parental care and restraint we're too
great when sent to distant schools.
The Ahtanum academy Is near enough
to railroad and city privileges for con
venience, and far enough away TO secure
to the students the influence Of a quiet
and pleasant place for study.
Professor Heiney, who Is at the head OF
the institution, is a man Of learning and
wide experience. lie is ably assisted by
his accomplished wife. Mrs. Stair, who
has long been acknowledged as one Of
The best teachers Of central Washington,
is also one Of the Instructors. In fact
nothing has been left undone that eould
be done, which She means at hand would
justify. to make it first class institution
Of its kind
The attendance for the first three
months has been good, aud the students
have male, rapid advancement. There
are boys and girls enough residing in the
county who are not attending school any
where to double the present attendance.
1t is hoped that every one interested-and
that should be every resident Of the
county-will lend a helping hand to this
young and deserving institution.