Santa Fe daily New Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1885-1897, 1896-12-19

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Brother Botulph is a native of Ger
many, where he received part of his ed
ucation, and at an early age came to
Montreal, joining the brotherhood. He
then went to Kingston, Ontario; Roches-
ter, New York; Detroit, Philadelphia,
New York, Baltimore, coming to New
Mexico in 1870, since which time he has
been president of the college, devoting
all his energies to the education of young
men. He is man of broad views and
great personal magnetism, and his con-
tinued work on behalf of the scholars is
we'll repaid by the respect they pay, and
the love they have for him.
There are at present eighty five schol-
ars in the college, who come from New
Mexico, Arizona and Texas.
The sanitary arrangements are good,
and the care taken of the health of the
boys is best shown by the fact that there
have only been four deaths in the col
lege since 1859.
The advantages Of Santa Fe as a
health resort is treated elsewhere in this
edition, showing, beyond doubt. that
it is unequaled as place to increase or
acquire perfect health.
Emerson, the great observer, said that
"Man is part Of every influence that
touches him from the cradle to the
grave" We believe this. in a great
measure, to be true, and it certainly is
the duty of every parent to protect their
boys from communicating influences. If
parents would adhere strictly to the
above suggestion it would give to the
child a healthy body, vigorous mind
and strong will, keen appreciation of
all that is best, truest and nobest in
manhood. Any one desiring informa-
ton about the college, can send for pros
pectus to Brother Botulph, Santa Fe,
New Mexico.
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The Academy of Our Lady Of Light.
In this modern age of rush, when the
sciences and arts are making such phe-
nomenal strides in the race of human
affairs, parents, in their desire to have
their offspring up to date in worldly at
tainments, are apt to lose sight of what
are the essential requisites of the true
elements of education, viz, character,
moral worth and Christian virtues. The
Academy of Our Lady of Light is an in
stitution that has been erected for the
purpose of imparting thorough educa-
ton in every respect to young ladies, at
the same time giving them the benefit
of home training, home influence and
teaching the highest moral principles by
precept and example, thus molding the
child's character to fit those moral vir
tues that are only developed by int1u
ence and environment.
The Academy of Our Lady of Light
was founded in 1862, and is conducted
by the Sisters of Loretto, an order
whose members dedicate their lives to
the service of God and the education of
youth. The present fine academy at
Santa Fe was completed in 1881. 1t is
an imposing structure, standing on an
eminence surrounded by spacious
grounds and close to the center of the
city. 1t is furnished throughout with
all modern conveniences, including steam
heating, hot and cold water, gas, bath.
etc, while the sanitary arrangements are
of the most modern.
The curriculum equals all, and sur
passes that OF many of our eastern col
leges. 1t contains the usual branches
of an academic education, while the
pupils may also pursue course OF mu-
sic on the piano, harp, guitar and other
instruments, in vocal music, the Ian
guages, drawing in pencil and crayon
painting in oil and water colors, hair
work, artificial or wax flowers, needle
work, ETC., etc.
The academy is in charge Of educators
whose experience and special training
qualify them to carry on their noble
work.
They have been selected with view
to their fitness, and are in perfect har
mony with the objects Of the institution
and work zealously in promoting them
As evidence OF the work accomplished
under the guidance of those able teach
ers, it may be mentioned that the acad
envy was awarded medal and diploms
at the Worlds Columbian Exposition
for class work in English and spanish.
Difference of creed is no obstacle to
the admission of pupil, yet, for the
maintenance of order, all are required te
conform to the external discipline of the
institution. Non. Catholics, however
are not required to assist at the reli
gious instruction given to the Catholic
pupils. Young ladies who are delicate
or who from any cause are backward ir
their studies, receive special care ano
attention.