Herald and tribune. [volume] (Jonesborough, Tenn.) 1869-current, 1893-02-16

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For the Herald and Tribune.
Asheyille Normal and Collegiate In.
stitute.
Feeling personal interest in the es-
tablishment and success of the new
school for young women, which has
been added to the other institutions of
learning in Asheville, it affords me
pleasure to write few words in it's be-
half, hoping thereby to assist in max
ing known the institution to those for
whom it was intended, and to whom it
gives the promise of being great boon.
This institution, under the care of
DR.. Lawrence and his estimable wife.
supported by an admirable corps of
trained teachers, opened its first session
on the 10Th of September under most
encouraging auspices, surprising even
the most sanguine sympathizers and
instructors. Although so new, and
not at all widely known, they have
in the first two weeks en-.
rolled over one hundred boarders, be-
sides a goodly number of day pupils.
This institution is under the care of
the Woman's 8 Executive Committee of
Home Missions of the Presby yterian
Church, No. SO, Fifth Avenue, New
York.
The site upon which the school
stands is unsurpassed for beauty of sit
uation and healthfulness of location.
In the appointments of the buildings
and the appliances for the comfort
and the health of the pupils, nothing
has been spared to make them as com.
plete as possible. Pure water in abun-
dance is supplied from springs on the
premises. The building is lighted by
gas and heated by hot water, and has
bath rooms with hot and cold water on
the different floors. The whole plant
Is the beneficent gift of few friends of
liberal Christian education.
Four independent courses of study
are offered to the student: 1st, Semi
nary course for all who wish to pursue
the several branches in literature, Ian
guage, music and art usually taught
in the best seminaries.
End, normal course for the thorough
training of teachers under instructors
who have been trained in the Normal
Schools of New York and Pennsylva-
mia. This will extend through three
years, during the last of which the
student will spend one hour each day,
teaching class in the model school,
under the eye OF an experienced teacher
who will privately criticise the work
done in the class room.
3ru, commercial course. including
stenography, typewriting, and book
keeping. This department will be pre-
sided over bya graduate of a we'll known
business college, under whose instruc-
tion the student may have every facil-
ity to prepare herself for the counting
room, or the reporters desk.
4th, (a) department of domestic
science, of which there are two sections
H. scientific cooking, embracing the
study of the production and manufac
ture of food, and practical lessons in
plain and fancy cooking. The cooking
class room will be entirely apart from
the kitchen and has been furnished
with all necessary appliances.
ID sewing, embracing full instruc
ton in machine and hand sewing, cut
ting and fitting garments, dra wing de
signs and millinery. The teacher al
the head of these departments of do
mestic science and graduates from the
well known Pratt Institute of Brook
lyn, N. Y. The other teachers are from
the best institutions in the country
chosen with special reference to theil
Christian character, experience and
ability as teachers.
Besides these, thoroughly organized
preparatory department has been pro
vided for all who are not sufficiently
advanced to enter the higher classes.
Special attention will be given to the
systematic study of the Bible.
The school will be conducted to some
extent, after the model OF the widely
known Mount Holyoke Seminary OF
Massachusetts,. The pupils will be ex
pected to share in the domestic work
of the household, as an essential and
practical part of their education. The
terms are placed at the lowest practical
figures, one hundred ($1O0) dollars 9
year for board and tuition, in order tina
the advantages offered may be within
the reach of the greatestnumber, espec
tally those who are anxious to becom,
teachers.
The whole plant is magnificent gift
to the State, especially in the depart
ment of domestic science, and markl
new era in its educational history
and it is one that Christian publ,
should be quick to appreciate, and t.
whose permanent success they should
cheerfully lend helping hand.
The facts l have stated are thost
given me by responsible parties con
nected with the school, and are in per
feet accord with my own observation
upon frequent visits to the school
There is bright, intelligent and prom
Using set of girls now gathered there
May God grant that in Christian char
acter and usefulness, they may in thei
time>prov blessing to their own gen
Grafton. Sincerely yours,
I r. q. PEARSON
Asheville, N. G.