The times. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1890-1903, 1895-07-24

and transoms the mountain air IS cir
culatsd "a Will. Two students occupy
each room, and for each u prepared
single bed The furniture is ali OF oak,
AMI each room Is completely furnished.
thus securing 10 each boy all OF the
comfort and convcnienccs that nc could
possibly have at home.
The dlning hall Is 40xo0 feet. Is hand
sofnely furnished. and here the materini
wants OF the boys are met with abund-
ant food OF a wholesale and a7pctiznE
character.
The gymnasium Il spacious room fox
50 feet, and Is perfectly equipped with all
Of the apparatus necessary for physical
training. VI has adjoining bathrooms
with hot and cold water. and IL supplied
with lockers. specially trained di-
rector has this department IN charge ami
the pupils are scientifically instructed as
TO bodily development.
A large endorsement wei warmed
and ventilated. gives great piay-rocm
FOR games and sports, when the winter
days are too lnclement for the usual
play grounds.
The entire building Is heated by steam
and fresh, warm air driven by FANS.
being the came system employed in the
capitol al Washington The whole build
ing is lighted by electric lights. thus re-
ducing 10 a minimum any danger of FIRE
ana furnishing at the same time more
desirable light FOR the students use.
The water for the building is brought
from mountain springs, half way up the
Peaks OF Otter. and flows IN pure pro-
fusion 10 every floor OF the academy.
The parlor and reception rooms on the
INST floor are sufficiently large 10 hold
an Of the students at one time. and thus
the social features are not forgotten ia
the daily life OF the pupil
il 4. readily seen from the above thai
from the selection OF the site down 20 the
most minute details OF this thoroughly
equipped school. no single advantage has
been disrcgarded that could possibly adj
TO the hcalthulness and comfort OF the
student. and in fact the academy en-
joys the very remarkable record of hay
ing had but three serious cases of iil-
ness and not a single death within The
five years Of it's operation.
BEGAN 1HE WORK.
Immediately upon the completion or
the academy at Bedford City, President
Smith took up his residence there. and
selecting Mcssrs. A. NJ Huehlet, A.
a.. and +. Sumter Smith. as his princi-
pals began the work Of the academy. A
fun corps Of instructors was also engage
cd and the phenomenal success OF this
institution was begun
The university and college gives 20 the
world the man, and the academy strives
10 give 20 them the manly boy. The dis
ciplne at Randolph-MacOn Academy is
rigidly maintained. but is based upon
clear convictions OF right and administered
In a spirit Of kindly sympathy. yet cnforc-
cd with impartial certainty Its aim Is
10 rest each pupil upon the broad ground
OF honor. truthfulnoss, and absolute hon-
csty. and It's constant effort Is 10 main
tain wholesome and inyigoraung moral
atmosphere.
The religious requirements are simple
and few. Family prayers night and
morning and attendance once each Sab
bath at the church Of their parents
choice. The whole atmosphere OF tho
school however is filled with refining
and elevating influences The courteous
amenities Of life are taught on the play
ground. are encouraged In the dining
hall. and evidenced in the reception