Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1897-09-12
SCHOOL DAYS BEGIN.
RICHMoND's EDUCATIONAL INsTI-
TUTroxs OPEN FoR THE FALL.
PROSPECTS BRIGHT FOR TIE SESSION
The Enrolment Expected to Ne
Larger Than Ever Before-Mnny
improvements and Extensions
. Made During This summer.

The long summer days have drawn
their way along and given place to the
shorter, II not SO far cooler and more
pleasant. ones of September. To the
school-boy or girl this means much. Va
cations close is very near at hand. and
musty old books are being gotten from
the shelves. the elder pupils are even
already freshenins themselves UP for
their winters toll, and school-rooms are
being put In order for the reception OF
the youth of the city. who will soon
for school-days to return. just as they
look forward with pleasure to the ap-
proach Of vacation, which gives them
three months of surcease from work
and worry over textbooks and black
boards.
The schools Of Richmond. both public
and private. never had a more brilliant
and promising outlook for years work
than they have for the session of 1S9l'9S
So encouraging have been the prospects
that In many OF the institutions OF
learning, notwithstanding the hard times
Of the past summer, extensive improve
ments and additions have been made
and a number OF new classes are to be
added. The public schools Of the city
had no money with which to do much
to their buildings, but the school-houses
have been thoroughly renovated, the ne
cessary repairs have been made, and all
things are now ready for the opening
next Wednesday. Other institutions OF
learning are also getting in shape for
the reception of students. Richmond Col
lege will on the I'D instant begin its
fall session, the Woman's College opens
about the same time, and the scholastic
year at the Richmond Female Seminary
commences the same day The Medical
College Of Virginia begins its years
work on the 2lst, and nine days later.
on the Goth, the University College OF
Medicine will open. All these institu-
tcns are looking forward to a larger
number OF studeSts than they have ever
had before, and a great years work Is
being anticipated.
Public Schools to Open Wednesday.
Everything is in readiness for the open
ing Of the public schools Of this city
on Wednesday next, September 18th. for
enrolment of old scholars. New scholars
will be enrolled on September 10th.
The buildings have been put in order.
as far as the means at the disposal OF
the board would permit, but no improve
ments or additions made, for the want OF
funds for that purpose.
1t is confidently expected that the very
large attendance OF last year will be
reached the present year, and exceeded,
as many who have heretofore attended
private schools have signified their inten-
ton 10 attend the public schools this
year.
1t is feared that the board will not
be able 70 accommodate all the primary
pupils who Will apply, but goodly num-
Der will be taken in, and it Is hoped that
the financial condition Of the city will
soon justify the Council In making such
additions as may be found necessary to
accommodate all the children OF our citi-
zens.
The teachers will meet at the Central
School building on Tuesday next. at 10
o'clock. for assignment and instruction
by Superintendent Fox. There Will be
very few changes in the corps of teachers
and none in the principals. The super
lntendent has received very few reslgna-
tions up 10 the present time. num-
Der of the principals and teachers, who
already returned, in improved health and
ready for their arduous and responsible
duties.
The night school, which Is intended for
boys from every part of the city. will be
opened at the High School building Oc-
tober /, 1897.
The statistics for the past session are
as follows: Buildings. IS; schools, 2a6;
principals and teachers, PSI; total enroll
ment of pupils for the session, 12,27O; per-
centage for the year. "a; average age OF
pupils. Ii; number of pupils neither alb
sent or tardy during the session. liS.
Richmond College Opening.
On Thursday, September 23d, Richmond
College begins matriculation for the
session 1878. The correspondence OF
tho presidents Office and the reports
Of the faculty who have been canvass
ing show q good degree OF interest. and
4 very suspicious opening is In sight.
II is believed that both the academic
and law departments will show larger
attendance than last year. The cata-
ogle then showed the largest enroll
nent In the history OF the college. Pre-
for the greater comfort or the
students have been made. The rooms
'or boarding have been increased In
las;um repaired and better equipped,
Ind the dining halls put in nice order.
Mrs. voolfolk, who has long been |
natron of the institution. has been COM
)elled to resign her place, on account
If sickness In her family. and Mrs. S.
:, Boston, Of Warrenton. has been APP |
pointed to the position. Mrs. Boston is |
he stepmother OF Rev. DR.. Boston. OF |
Varrenton, Va, and is refined, In |
elligent lady. experienced in the kind |
II work required.
Professor r. e. Gaines will reside in |
he house vacated by Professor Carroll.
nd Professor Kellogg. who was recent
y chosen TO I'LL the Chair OF Greek for
no coming session. will have his homo
N Grace near Shafer. Professor KEEL
egg comes with a fine reputation. not
My as a scholar, but as a successful
eacher.
PHYSICAL CULTURE.
The department of physical culture
vii be. very efficiently conduted under
wo assistants.
Important announcements will be made
or the Law Department In few days,
ut awaiting those Il can be said that
here will bs increased facilities afford
this session.
A large consignment OF apparatus and
rpplies passed through our custom
ouse on yesterday for the Chemical
laboratory, SO well conducted by Pro-
essor j. Rufus Hunter. and the library
as been receiving fresh books all sum-
Ter.
Students will soon begin to arrive. but
he authorizes OF the college congratu-
tie themselves ard their patrons that
ne young men have escaped the intense
eat which has marked the frst half OF
eptember.
Richmond opens her hospitable doors
, the scores of youths who ars coming