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The Guthrie daily leader. [volume] (Guthrie, Okla.) 1893-1996, 1897-08-10
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Woolen Dress Goods, 10000 yds
Novelty Dress Goods worth from
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Shirt Waists, $50, worth from IS
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The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1897-08-21

the bell taps for the study hour, the
youths are required to be in their seats
and to study until time for retiring.
| There is an admirable system of diScip-
| line. not severe or rigorous. and ne
! long list of rules. But the boys under
stand that they are here to learn, and
that they have IND other business here
and this idea is conveyed to them in
such n kind and firm way that there
is little idfing or wasting of time. The
military discipline is as near perfect as
is desirable. Education is first; the mill
tary drills are secondary. and are
used for exercise, recreation and
discipline I do not know what there
is about it that makes military discipline
so much better than any other kind. but
think it is that it is self-discipline.
Any other is imposed by higher authori-
ty: this puts the burden on the youth
himself, and brings out the ambition and
pride of the dawnng manhood.
1t is needless to write the history of
uIorner's School There was hardly COM
pany that went to war from Eastern
and Central North Carolina that did not
have a Horner boy as an officer There
ARE few business enterprises that are not
Helpeu ny Il AAOIheI IVY lhtN dlC III an
ale professions making history.
Three generations of boys have been
educated at Horner's. The founder of the
school, the late James H. Horner, shared
with the late Williahm Bingham the hon
or of being the two best teachers of their
day. Mr.. Horner was of commanding
presence, a disciplnarian who had Solo
mons reverence for the rod in extreme
cases, and he had a genius for impart-
ing knowledge l do not believe man
can successfully teach boys who is not
born for it. Mr.. Horner was a born
teacher of boys. and his two scholarly
and able sons-Prof. Jerome Horner and
Rev Junius Horner, who received his man.
tie and a double portion of his spirit-in-
herited his talent for teaching. Three
generations Of boys have been taught By
two generations of Horner teachers, and
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Va, says: Il have sincere respect for the
Oxford Seminary, North Carolina. In
Prof. +. L. HObgood it has an admirable
presiding officer. TO his charming and
sterling qualities as a Christian gentle
man he adds a genius for affairs, rare
tact in government, and genuinely broad
views on the subject of woman's educa-
ton. He gathers around him strong and
killed teachers, and does his work under
the convictions of good Christian con-
science He has done excellent service as
educator. and he is still at it, growing
18th the passing years in experience ana
! influence.
! DIR. Charles i. Taylor, President OF
Wake Forest College: The old-fashloned
Southern woman was, and is, peerless.
She has secured all the rights she has
wanted by being Just what she is ahU
never clamors for more. Glad and proud
: that she is woman, she Scorns 70 u"
that new" thing which apes the maScu-
line.
/ Now one reason why l believe thor
ourhly in the Oxford Seminary, is be
cause it turns out the best types OF Old
fashioned Southern womanhood ms
has been the result of my observation
end / have known scores who were edu-
Gated amid it's elevating and refining in
fluences. It's able and hOnored president
knows how to avail himself of all really
valuable new ideas in education. But, be-
/ ing wisely conservative, he does not
adopt untried fads. He trains the young
ladies' committed to him to be home
makers rather than bread-winners, and
for one, am glad of it.
Another reason: Thorough work is done
IN the classroom The instructors are
competent, experienced and faithful.
There is plenty of sham in the education
Of young women. l do not think that
there is any of it at Oxford. The educa
ton impaired there is solid, not a fancy
veneering.
Best of all, this honest work is done in
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the most devoted of teachers, men and
women, who have been taught how to
teach.
OF Prof. Hobgood, the distinguished
president, it is hardly necessary to say
aught to a North Carolinian. He has
been so long and so prominently con-
nected with the educational interests of
the State that his devotion to the cause
of education and his fitness for the eX-
Ialted position he occupies lis known far
and wide. He is q capable executive, an
able teacher and most polished gentle
man. He stands in the front rank Of
North Carolina teachers. His popularity
among the teachers has been shown
by his election to the presidency of the
North Carolina Teachers Assembly, a
position which he adorned with credit to
himself and the Assembly. He is pt ou-
lar with his pupils, popular with his as
sociates, and n favorite among his neigh
bors.
| Prof. Riggs, the musical director of Ok
ford Seminary, is one OF the States lead
| ing musical instructors. a man Of the
rarest attainment in the realm Of music,
and under his management and with the
aid of his assistant, Miss Carrie Hob
good, the musical department of the col
Ilege is one of the most noteworthy fea-
lures. Every time session begins at the
Oxford Seminary its walls sound with the
melody of new pieces and new gems are
added to its galaxy Of beauty. Every
time a session closes at the Oxford Sem
mary there is more beauty OF person and
of character, brighter minds more use
full young lives in many homes in the
State.
OPINIONS OF ITS WORK BY REP
| RESENTATIVE MEN.
DR.. William E. Hatcher, of Richmond,
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l trust that the day may never come
when Oxford shall not be the home of
Horner School.
The Messrs. HOrner, who succeeded
their father in the management of the
school, are not only gentlemen of rare
scholarship and rare gift at imparting
knowledge, but they are also men of
practical judgment and men of affairs.
They have provided larger and more
modern school buildings and apparatus,
and while not adopting anything new
because it is new, they keep their school
up to the highest standard of modern
educational institutions. l must not fail
to emphasize what 1 conceive to be the
best and most important characteristic of
the ROUGHNESS. Every
thing else is subordinated to it. This was
the senior HOrner's great forte. If a boy
didn't understand a book when he had
gone through it, he had to go through it
again, and if necessary again. The great
need of the age in education is thorough
preparation. The HOrner boy is made to
understand this from the first day, and
1T is because of the insistence of learning
Everything thoroughly that Horner boys
stand so well at the colleges and the uni
versity.
The faculty Of Horner is chosen al
ways with particular reference to the
character Of the school. The Messrs.
Homer teach the boys themselves, and
have a competent corps of efficient assist
ants. The parent who sends his boy to
NHorner's knows that he will have the
best instruction by the principals, and by
assistants of known fitness.
SOME HORNER BOYS.
III were to call the roll of the famous
men of the State, many of them would
be Horner boys. will not do that, but
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FOR YOUTH OFBOTH SEXES
uoRNER's, HOBGOOD'S AND HILL
LIZARDS FORM A TRIO.
THE STATES BRIGHTEST ORNAMENTS
Are Its Educational Institutions and those
in Oxford are Second to None in
the State.

Oxford, n. c., Aug. 16, 1S9I.-(Staf
OBSERVATION-DISCLOSURES of the Oldest ohd
most famous seats of learning III the
old country is memorable old Oxford,
England's distinctive home of culture.
One of the oldest and most noted
seats of learning in North Carolina IS
Oxford the capital town of Granville
county. and one of the States most at
tractive and healthful towns. Oxford,
North Carolina, has for three-quarters OF
a century been a prominent school CEN
tire. 1t has been possessed of a steadfast
and ever increasing belief in the ,educa-
ton of its own people and in the MANI
tenance of high grade schools in its
midst that would attract from all over
the State. 1t has had among its citizens
men and women who have never faltered
in their efforts to conduct these 1nStltu-
tions upon the highest standard of excel
lence-the Horners, the HObgoods, the
billiards and others are names written
high up in the roster of North Carolina S
earliest names that have been for years
and are today synonyms of large sue
cess in the establishment and mainten-
ance of high grade schools.
Had every town and city
in North Carolina for the
past half century been as active
and as persistent in the building of
schools and the training of the young
as this little town has been there would
he today many less of Mr.. Pages forgot
ten men and forgotten women in the
State than there are. 1t is said that a
standing offer of $500 was made at one
time for any town in North Carolina
that had as many college graduates
among its residents as Oxford. These
people have been advocates not only of
primary training but of higher education,
and they have practiced what they adj
vocated. 1t has been called the classical
old town of Oxford" and the name is not
a misnomer. 1t is a classical town. 1t has
been busy town. Oh, yes but never too
busy to cause it to neglect the training
of it's young men and women. For these
reasons Oxford has always had good
schools. Like seed Sown in good soil, a
school planted in community environed
by wholesome, healthy sentiment, will
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HORNER'S SCHOOL.

There is no lovelier site for a school
ner's School, on the heights overlooking
the town of Oxford. The grove is ven
cradle with age, the massive, spreading
old oaks, giving delightful shade and
making an inviting place for rest after
the fatigue of the drills. 1t is particu-
larly beautiful on an afternoon when
the bellies of Oxford are out IN full
force to watch the competitive drills
between the military companies.
watched such a scene one early summer
afternoon, and brought away the pho
tograph of the scene indelibly impressed
upon my memory.
The stately trees stand as sentinels
of one of the most famous preparatory
schools of the South, in which there
is combined the military discipline with
the home life. This is one Of the at
fractions of Horner School, and the fact
that the young men here all take their
meals in the home of the venerable
Mrs. James II. Horner whose wise
management and motherly counsel are
cherished by every Homer boy in the
State, is an advantage that every
parent appreciates in selecting a prepar-
atory school for his son. The boys who
come to Horner's are not men ready for
regular barracks life. They are youths
who are preparing for college, and they
are at an age when they are most sus-
ceptible to good influence. They find
here home where manliness, courage
and character are appreciated and en-
cOuraged, and they likewise find a dis
cipline that is firm but kindly.
The boy who comes to Horner's to
study finds congeniaI surroundings and
an atmosphere full of helpfulness. The
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idea that is written here in an indie
Unable way on everything is one of earn
est work There is no sham or veneer
ing. There is no big parade Of fine feath-
ers. There is every comfort i'll the
handsome study hail and dormitories. |
have never seen Il study hall and dormi-
tories and gymnasium better adapted
to the purposes. The rooms all open
out of the study hail. and the teacher can
sit in his seat and his eye can command
the whole building. There is no cspion-
age and no desire to prevent the full
enjoyment of boyish fun. but there are
times for fun and times for study. When
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grow and flourish and produce richer and
ripper fruit. Oxford is not noted for its
rich men. To be sure, it has men who
have ample wealth, but it has no million
aires, even in this day of individual ac-
emulation, neither has it any paupers.
It's citizenship is thrifty and prosperous.
It's homes are comfortable and independ-
ent. It's business blocks are tenanted by
industrious and successful men of af-
fairs Its churches are large and costly
for a town of it's size. Its professional
men stand among the first in the State.
It's surrounding country is peopled with
the progressive and prosperous growers
of the richest of our far famed golden
weed. Its climate is mild and healthful.
It's society is elevated and its people gen
orally are among the best and most hos
pitable in the world.
A gentleman in Oxford remarked to me
the other day that he would venture the
statement that Oxford subscribed for and
read more daily papers and more first
class periodical publications than any
town of its size in the State, and judging
from the bundle of News and Observers
that come here daily | am fully pre-
pared to believe he was right. Strike an
Oxford man or an Oxford woman on al
most any subject and you will find that
they are we'll informed, we'll bred, well
read and well versed in current affairs.
These things have made Oxford an ideal
town as q seat of learning. 1t was so
even before locomotive ever sounded
the advent of train within its limits
and since it has enjoyed such splendid
Transportation facilities it has been given
a new impetus as an educational centre,
and today it's three leading Institutions
Horner's School, the Oxford Seminary,
and the fourishing school for young
ladies conducted by the Misses Hill
liard-form trio of the States
best and most prosperous and popular
educational institutions drawing to them
every session many young men and
young women from the best homes In
the land.
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naces. The sleeping-rooms are supplied
with neat new furniture, and all the
partment of social and domestic life.
Whether in sickness or in health, they
will receive every attention that they
could have were they at their homes.
They are members of large family, and
every effort is made to make them happy
while they are securing their education.
No stringent rules or unnecessary restric-
tons are placed upon them. The appeal
is always to the moral sense, and gov
eminent is without rules as far as posi-
BILE.
HEALTH AND PHYSICAL Gull
TURE.
Good health, important to every one,
is especially so to woman. This is
steadily kept in view in the furnishing
and all the regulations of the Seminary.
The hours of study and recitation, rising
and retiring, exercise and recreation, have
been arranged with reference ITO the pre-
servation of body as well as mind in a
state of sound and vigorous health.
The beautiful lawn of several acres,
with its tennis court, invites to outdoor
life and in favorable weather all unless
physically unable are required to take
daily afternoon walks.
AS a pleasant indoor exercise, adapted
to promote gracefulness of bearing and
movement, a system of Physical Culture
is used. The implements are rings,
wands and dumb-bells.
The studies at Oxford Seminary COM
prise primary and collegiate depart
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r p. Hobgood was called to the presi-
dencv of the Oxford Seminary. Several
thousand dollars were expended in re-
modelling and improving the buildings.
From the first session under Prof. Hob
goods management the success of the
school was assured In less than two
years it became necessary TO provide even
more room for the increasing patronage
and four years later the additional sum
of $4,000 was expended in providing
still more extensive accommodations.
BUILDINGS AND GROUNDS.
1t would difficult even to ina CINE
more delightful spot for school than
that beautifully shaded flower decked
grass covered little plateau upon which
the Oxford Seminary rests. 1t comprises
several acres located in the southeastern
section of Oxford and what nature fail
ed to do to make the location attractive
the artistic gardener has done uHtil it
has few equals in the State. The build
ings are of imposing design and are de-
lightfully arranged. They contain a cha
pei 3OxS0. a dining hall 26X50, n studio
26x30. n reading room -20X3O. six large
class rooms, large number of music
rooms are on the first floor. The ar
rangement makes unnecessary frequently
going up and down stairs. which is pro-
ductive often of i'll health, and some
times of lasting disease.
All the sleeping rooms. except three,
are on the second floor. and each build
ing is provided with two stairways.
front and rear. so that in case Of fire
there is absolutely no danger of accident.
The building is heated with hot-air fur
floors are carpeted.
DOMESTIC GOVERNMENT.
The design of the president is to sur
round pupils, while under his care, with
such influences as tend to cultivate taste,
refine and polish manners, develop and
strengthen the moral sense, and fit them
to occupy with ease and grace every de-
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1897-08-21

Art Department-Miss Ida Poteat.
Elocution-Miss Carrie HobgOod.
Physical Culture-Miss Margaret Rob
ertSOn.
Conservatory of Music-James Riggs,
Director-Piano, Violin, Mandolin, Har-
mony. History.
Miss Margaret Robertson-Vocaliza-
ton and Piano.
Miss Carrie Hobgood-Piano.
Mrs. Julia b. Poteat-Artistic Needle
Work.
The Oxford Seminary and its thor
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Director Of Music, Oxford Female Semi
nary, Oxford, N. G.
ments with every school thoroughly
equipped. The following comprise the IA
Guilty:
TEACHERS AND OFFICERS,
1S97-1S9S.
r, p. Hobgood, President.
Mrs. S. ID. Twitty, Associate Princi-
pal.
Mrs. T. p. Hobgood, Superintendent Cd
the Domestic Department.
Miss Rel Robson, Assistant Domestic
Department.
Mrs. Annie J. Oates, Matron-
f. +. Hobgood, A. M, Latin and Nat
ural Science.
Mrs. NJ. A. Lacy, French and Math
ematics.
Mrs. S. D. Twitty, English and Mora
Science.
Miss Lilly Grandy, English and His
tory.
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has been factor in the education of the
young Baptist women of the State. II
is held in the highest esteem by men oc-
cupying the highest positions in the
councils of the church.
The Oxford Seminary is keeping apace
with the best thought and the best effort
in the educational field. It's present fac
ulty, comprises some of the ablest and
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Oxford Female Seminary.

For nearly fifty years the Baptists have
had in Oxford college for the educa-
ton of girls, such men as Rev. Samuel
Wait and the now venerable and be-
loved J. III. Mills were engaged here in
teaching many years ago. In 1880 Prof.
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an atmosphere which is saturated with
the spirit of the gospel of Christ. Young
women who have the privilege of spend
ing several terms at the Oxford Semi
nary cannot fail to have true conceptions
of Christ and exalted views of Christian
ity."
1 might print columns more of such
testimonials.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1897-08-21

Cash paid for old clothes, shoes, and
hats at Harris Steam Dye Works, East
Hargett street. Raleigh.
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oughly competent president stand descrv-
eddy high not only among the Baptists
in North Carolina. but among our people
generally. 1t is a demOminational school,
and is greatly beloved and literally pat
ronized by the Baptist denomination and
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1897-12-09

An eloquent political speaker who at
tempted during the strike in some mills
In Philadelphia to reconcile the conflict
ing claims OF the capitalists and laborers
stopped short in his impassioned speech
and exclaimed:
"It could all be set right il you could
each for only ten minutes look at the mat
ter through the other mans eyes.
He had found the source of much of the
injustice In the world-the lack OF that
power which enables us TO SEQ the "other
side of the question.
A biographer OF Chief Justice Marshall
said his defect as lawyer was that when
the plaintiff was his client he perceived
every point which could bo brought on be.
half of the defendant and with difficulty
pofrained from urging IL. As judge,
however, this clear vision was OF inesti.
mable value to him.
An English critic who was personal
friend of Thomas Carlyle and his wife
said lately: Much OF their unhappiness
was the result Of their absolute inability
to look at any question except from theif
own point of view. Hence on every sub.
ject of morals, taste or opinion they were
at odds with each other and usually with
every body else in the world"
A man or woman afflicted with this
mental myopia may have heart full OF
love for his family and friends, yet &C
through life wounding them at every turn.
Most of the wars and dissensions in ma
tions, communities and families are caused
by inability to see that men may honestly
view subject from different standpoints.
The Scotch people once believed that
certain men were endowed at birth with
vision that looked into the future. They
called it the second sight.
The second sight which sees the present
clearly is Of infinitely more value, and
most persons may hopefully strive to &c.
quire it.-Youth's Companion.