Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1895-09-06
ALMA COLLEGE,.
The Ninth Year Will Commence
Wednesday, Sept. IL.

ne NInIn ear Will
Wednesday, Sept. H..
The ninth year of Alma college opens
Wednesday, Sept II, and the entrance
examinations occur Tuesday, Sept. TO-
The prospects for very large attend
ance in all departments are H. good rs,
if, indeed, they are not better than they
Were year ago. While this is true of
all departments, it is especially so of the
kindergarten department. which, under
Mrs. Mary ID. Plum, has gained repu-
tation second to no other kindergarten
school in the west
The Art department, Miss Kate l..
Booth, princial, is equal TO the same de-
partment in any other college in the
country Miss Booth is an artist and
too much cannot be said in praise of her
work.
The Music department has earned for
itself deservedly wide reputation for
thorough work This year the depart
ment will have at its head the same
pains-taking and efficient instructors as
have done so much 10 bring it TO the
enviable position il has attained. Miss
Eleanora Bushnell, principal, and \.
w. Beckner vocal and chorus work.
Mr. Edward &. Marsh. the violinist,
will be connected with the Music depart
ment this year, and this fact is assurance
huf - m al a,t,,
be carefully looked after.
Mr.. Bcckner will continue as principal
Of the Commercial department, and the
good work done in this department
in the past is IL safe augury for the
future.
The college department proper will be
under the same experienced and compe-
tcntinStructors, whose indefatigablc zeal
and efficiency have done so much 10 place
Alma college III the front rank of Mich
igans educational institutions
The physical, chemical and biological
laboratories are fully equipped for the
work in these branches.
has been very carefully provided for, the
physical has not been neglected. Ath-
lctics have been given IL prominent place.
The new gymnasium will be corapleted
carly III October, fully equipped with
the necessary appliances for systematic
and successful work. The great advan-
nf af - Nv hp
trustees and faculty, and there is a well
grounded hope that the time is not far
distant when the students will have an
ample field set apart for their use,
although the present campus affords
plenty of room for outdoor sports.
Mrs. G.. NJ. Scott will be matron of
Ladies' hall this year, and no more need
be- said to insure the care and comfort of
the lady students whose horne for the
year will De III the Hall, and of the
gentlemen who will board there.
The Christian associations are in Il
most flourishing condition, and i'm con-
junction with the faculty will carefully
look after the spiritual life OF the
students The Christian associ ations
have arranged for the annual reception
to be held i'll Ladies Hall, Friday
evening, Sept. l3, and II cordial invita-
tion is extended TO all students. New
students will be- met at the trains by Il
reception committees. the members of
which will do all in their power to aid
them i'll getting settled in their new
home.
The college buildings as well as the
Hall, have been thoroughly cleaned and
needed repairs made, and Alma college
enters upon its ninth years work under
most favn,.,bl. apu,,;.oS