The weekly intelligencer. [volume] (Lexington, Mo.) 1891-1901, 1895-07-27
ELIZABETH AULL SEMINARY.

lIAktDL II AOLL
This institution founded by the lady
| whose name 1t bears, was chartered by the
| Missouri legislature in 1859. 1t is located
in Lexington, a central point for educa-
| ton, and overlooks the Missouri river.
Though accessible from all parts OF the
city, it is a retired delightful resort for
young ladies.
by the Presbyterian church, the board OF
directors being chosen. from Lafayette
Presbytery. During its thirty six years OF
existence the various faculties OF E. A. 3.
have proved their earnest, faithful efnci-
ency by the fruit OF their labors: Honor
able positions In other schools ave been
accorded many OF its students, among
them may be mentioned Miss Mabel Scott
| who has peer for years the lady principal
of Bellwood Seminary, Anchorage, KY,
| and Miss Kate Staley at the head OF the
musical department OF Synodical College,
Fulton, Missouri.
The first president of this institution
was Rev. L.. g. Barbour, who labored with
untiring zeal during the time our country
was rent by civil war, and our town knew
the horrors OF border warfare. Other able
educators followed, among them, the Rev
| James A. Quarles deserves special men
ton. He lifted the grade of the school
toward it's present high standard. Rev. L,
Peyton Walton now president was educa-
ted at Hampton Sidney College, taking
the degree OF A. b. In 1877. He then en-
tered Union Theological Seminary, Va:
from which he graduated in 1881. He tool
charge of tbs E. A. 8. Ia 1892. His idea is
not only to keep up the high grade. but
to lead still higher. Being greatly below
| ed by all his pupils. they feel his careful
| study of their Interests, his strong con
victions Of what lie right and best, and his
acter himself, he is well lifted to mould
the characters of others. The Bible is his
| guide and every pupil of this school must
feel the healthful influence Of this book Of
books.
Thu girls are free to mingle with family
and teachers. AS far as possible all bane
full influences are shut out of this home
circle.
The one occupying . mothers place In
the Seminary IL an old pupil. She IL
faithful and uptiring In her efforts to
Cooper il q christian herself, and is INK
ious to lead others to Christ. And when
sickues enters the household her tender
care and loving sympathy 60 far toward
compromising for the absence from home
Mrs. Walton, though part OF her time Is
interests Of her husbands charge. She ID
q woman of culture % refinement. q at
model for young ladies'.
The school faculty has been carefully
selected Rev. AS. Mofett lectures on evil
dences OF christianity. He 10 the present
pastor of the Presbyterian church In Lex.
ington. Miss F. L. Prosser has accepted
the place 30 long and so admirably filled
by Miss Laws, who recently vacated the
| position for one nearer home. Miss Pros
ser Is q teacher Of experience and comes
very highly recommended. Higher Math-
ematics and English are her specialties.
Miss McFadden, teacher Of natural science
and history, is . graduate of Murfresboro
(Tenn.) colleRe, has taken three degrees
at the University at Nashville, and also is
q graduate of Peabody Normal School.
Mr.. Barks is one of the few teachers
who can render Latin and Greek pleasant
studies to his pupils. He has the art OF
imparting knowledge, and becoming
& thoroughly interested in his work makes
it q success. Miss Young, . graduate Of
Augusta Female Seminary has had charge
Of the preparatory department for eight
years. Prof. Walton has done well in Sc
curing her return.
Prof. j. p. Brawley 10 graduate OF the
Boston conservatory. His reputation 10
established In Lexington, for IL 10 well
well said, there 10 nc better teacher Of
music In the city.
Miss Graham teaches voice culture, and
vocal elocution. She 10 q pupil Of the cell
ebrated Prof. Leib.
Miss Graham 10 . graduate Of the Char
lotte Female Institute. She has taught
nine years In this school Of art. She
teaches the student the true value of the
work from nature, and In china painting
is especially gifted.
Miss Fulton needs no recommendation,
her ability Is fully recognized.
Prof. Myers, teacher OF s~tenography