Delaware gazette and state journal. (Wilmington, Del.) 1883-1902, 1897-01-07

the comparatively recent introduction of
the Teachers Institute. Through this par
ticular instrumentality the teacher has
acquired a more comprehensive view of
duty, and has been imprlled to laudable
emulation, the result of which is cor
responding proficiency in the pupils of our
free schools. The instructors in the art
of teaching and methods of discipline
are the most experienced and thorough
that can be obtained. The attendance
upon the sessions of the institute has been
such as TO indicate an appreciation of
them by the public Mt large. l, there
fore. recommend that you give additional
financial aid to the superintendents of
free schools, to be applied to the promo
tion Of institute work, and I am fully sat
istied that in doing so 1t will prove to be
money wisely expended.
A still more thorough preparation and
training of our teachers before they enter
upon the responsible duties Of teaching
might profitably engage your attention. and
with this object in view. | suggested that
you innugurate movement looking to-
ward the establishment Of State Normal
School. TIE feasibility of this project,
owing to the peculiar conditions that pre-
vail in this State, most probably consists
in a cooperation between the State and
the Board of Public Education of Will
mington.
DELAWARE COLLEGE.
By reason of the bounty of its support
the Board of Trustees of Delaware Col
lege have made tuition in that institution
free to all students from the State, the
college thus completing and rounding out
Of IL
places within reach of the young men of
the State thorough collegiate training
with no other cost than that of living and
the expense of necessary books and few
inconsderable fees to cover expenses in
Cured. Its work is laid out upon broad
lines, and the culture of liberal learning
and the practical usefulness of the applied
sciences are equally emphasized in its
scheme of education. While in pursuance
of the special aims of its organization as
State college, stress is laid upon those
departments which build up good citizen
ship and useful manhood, the refining
graces and amenities of the older learning
are given the place so wisely provided in
the foundation of the 'LandGrant" col
leges.
For the accomplishment of its educa-
tional ends the college offers six four
years courses. leading to degrees, named
in the order of their establishment, viz:
l. The Classical Course, leading to the
degree B. A.
II. The Latin-Scientific Course, leading
to the degree b. A.
Ill. The Course. in Civil Engineering,
leading to the degree b. G. II.
~. The Course in Mechanical Engi-
neering, leading to the degree b. NJ. Il.
V. The Course in Electrical Engineer
ing, leading to the degree Il. u. Il.
vi. The Course in Agriculture and Sci
ence, leading to the degree b. $.
In addition to these courses the college
offers two years course in agriculture
for the benefit of young men who desire
instruction in the science of agriculture,
but who feel that they can not spend the
time in college required for the compile
tion of the four years course. Besides.
a short winter course in agriculture, COW
ering the months of January, February
and March, is conducted by the college.
The instruction in this course is made
thoroughly practicable and its advantages
are offered not only to those who enter II
as regular students. but to all who care
to avail themselves of the lectures and
demonstrations of any of the subjects of
the course. The work is so arranged that
those actually engaged in farming, stock
raising, dairying, or any other branch
of husbandry can attend such lectures as
pertain to the subjects in which they are
especially interested.
The college possesses valuable libraries
covering every department of its activity
by means of a splendid collection of well
selected hooks of reference and standard
works of literature, science and history.
There is on file in the reading room and in
the several departmental libraries an en-
tensive list of the leading journals, rc-
views. magazines. periodicals, etc, both
American and foreign. The college has
an equipment of machinery and appa-
ratus to illustrate completely all the lines
of technical and scientific education
offered. The laboratories are all furnished
with the necessary apparatus and appli-
ances for high-grade collegiate work. The
several engineering departments possess
a fine collection of field Instruments. test
ing machines and measuring apparatus.
The workshop is equipped with all the
iron and wood working tools and electrical
machinery required for giving thorough
scientific and practical instruction in the
various branches of modern engineering.
Instruction in military science and tactics
is given by an officer of the regular army,
detailed for the purpose by the War De,
partment. The teaching staff consists of
nine full professors, one assistant profes-
sor. and two instructors. In addition to
the staff regularly engaged in the work of
the college, the professor of veterinary
science gives instruction in the subjects of
his department during the winter term.
The location of the college is ideally
suitable for an institution of learniag.
The surrounding country is fertile and
beautiful. the climate is mild and sau-
brous. The town of Newark is noted
for its healthfulness. The community is
| moral and cultured, and the quiet, refined
atmosphere of the place invites the mind
to study and contemplation. The town is
in close railroad, telegraphic and tele-
phonic communication with all parts of
the country.
The college buildings are commodions,
we'll lighted and we'll ventilated. The
grounds are ample for outdoor exercises.
THE AGRICULTURAL EXPERT
MENT STATION.
Each State and Territory in the Union
has at least one Agricultural Experiment
Station They are organized under an act
of Congress which defines duties. provides
support from the national treasury and
places matters of direct management in
the hands of the trustees of the several