The Republican journal., 1895-08-08
Life at hent's Hill.

Imagine yourself, if you will, standing
in the early morning upon a lofty hill top
whose slopes are covered with green
meadows and veIdant Woodlands stretch
my away below, and half girted by a
chain of seven lakes. which seem to EN-
brace it tenderly; and beyond, the noun
! talns rising peak upon peak until their
white capped SUBMITS melt into the dis
tant sky-pale Mt. Washington keeping
guard over all The iilmy mist of morn
ing hangs over the valleys, and the spark
ling dews Of night are still fresh upon the
grass The purest air of heaven caresses
he cheek; the brightest smiles of nature
in her most gracious mood rest upon the
place.
Such is Kent Hill, peaceful, quiet and
beautiful, wonderfully endowed by ma
ture. making it an ideal place tor study
and recreation Hither it is that students
come to pursue the higher branches of
education, under the most competent in :
structors to be obtained And wise are
they who make Kent S Hill their choice,
for surely no other place is better adapted
to the purposes for which it is used than
this classic spot.
Student life ut Kent S Hill is a most en-
joyable thing; to have the advantages of
its influences is Il most favored lot, and
those who have had the privilege of a
course of study there will never cease to
remember its pleasures and to reckon the
time spent there as among the very hap
piest d Us of their lives.
There is a certain inexpressible charm
about kent's Hill life, as it were an in
MIGRATING atmosphere, giving a keener
zest to study and a deeper relish to rec
reatiun.
Now let us continue our walk about the
grounds of the Seminary. The lawns are
beautifully laid out with grand trees and
beautiful flower beds, the buildings are
substantial and of imposing appearance
and their number has lately been incrcas-
ed by the addition of Il beautiful ncw hall
OF learning occupied by the department
Of music and art The grounds contain
many facilities tol culture and recreation,
tennis courts, ball grounds and croquet
lawns.
the day at kents Hill usually opens
with walk about the campus If the
weather be line. to enjoy the beauties of
nature and gain inspiration tor study.
The more ambitious student walks before
breakfast, and a good appetizer ii proves,
but the greater number prefer to enjoy
the pleasures IF bleakfastng before those
Of promtnading Chapel exercises and
rectationS occupy the remainder of The
toItnoon and every one is busy reeiting,
studying pr placticing his music ul art
Here il may he Well to SAY the natural
beauties OF the place and its charming
scenery Of lake and mountain form leau-
tIlal rietureS to inspire the brasil vi the
artist. worthy indeed OF being transferred
/" canvas as many nj them have been.
After dinnel ale tho recreation huUls, and
each one is AT liberty u 10 whatever He Is
inclined. 50 lar, OF cnuIse, as he keel
Mitiln the requirements " the tllLe.
There j. usually at thls time a gam
OF bah upon the campus on exercising
IN the new finely equipped gymnasium,
and the tennis courts are always well
filled With enthusiastic players. The
afternoon study hours last until four
y clerk. aitel which there is ample
time ion recreation on rest Until the even
ing. Then it is very often our good for
tune to be able to listen to an eloquent
lecturer. Or some educational advocate. or
an entertainment of the first order. Such
things as these give variety and diversion
t. student life and from them we gain
mingled instruction and pleasure
OF course one cannot describe all the
little minor things which enter into that
school life All the little touches which
give color and brightness to the students
life. and 90 To make up the details of his
life picture. The culture and refinement
With which Kent 5 Hill life is in.erwovtn
50 thoroughly cannot fail to leave an i'm
preston ion good upon those under its
care. Frequent social privileges are given
us when we have the opportunity of meet
ing noted and educated people, and com
ing into touch with those enthusiastic
over educational advancement.
In developing tie intellectual senses,
The religious part is not neglected The
influences for good at Kent Hill are very
helpful and inspiring, and willing in
struction is given in that most important
Of all subjerls-thr Christian life.
About Kent ) Hill there are many beat
tiful drives through woodlands and among
beautiful lakes and hills; indeed, the o.
poltunlties fer enjoyment are manifold,
and help to fill the days OF the student
with pleasure 49,
ri fact Kent's Hill nuRbels many rare
opportunities. invaluable means fol fitting
one for life. Its advantages are among
the highest and best for developing the
character and broadening The mind. In
deed. life at Kent Hill is a continual
blessing and pleasure. Charlotte B.
Frost, in Kent Hill Breeze.
No More Seeds for Farmers.