Mexico weekly ledger., 1898-02-10

Music Equals the Conservatives
of Europe-Its Surroundings Are of
the Most Delightful n Imposing
Character-History of Its Inception
and Career-Prof. John W. Million,
President.
"Westward the course of culture
takes its way" One of the most in
teresting features in the development
of the West is the growth of educa-
tional institutions, which are to-day
the pride ana glory of the people and
have done much toward making the
western states what they are to-day
There was a time when public insti-
buttons for higher education were
almost obliged to apologize for their
existence and make vigorous defense
of their claims against the repeated
attacks of the ignorant and p~rejudic-
ed. But that day has passed. The
growing Christian sentiment which
favors q broad and generous COM
munity of interests would lead to the
establishment of colleges did they not
already exist. 1t is becoming clearly
understood in all countries that state
and society, as well as the home, are
sacredly responsible for the welfare
Of the youth in their period of lmma
turity, need and preparation for the
duties of life. In this country all the
work of higher education should be
Christian in its ethics and morals. 1t
has been proven eonclusively that the
educational ladder reaches from the
kindergarten to and through the col
lege, including its graduate courses,
and that every young woman must
be given an opportunity for the fullest
development of her powers for woman
hood, enjoyment and usefulness. The
Hardin College is well worthy of re-
view in this edition. This widely
known and well equipped institution
The grounds are extensive, and with
oaks and well-kept lawns form q strik-
ing feature of that portion of the city.
HISTORY.
"We must sow the seed and tend
the growth If we would enjoy the
flowers" Hardin College had its ORR
gin in 1878, when the late Gov. Charles
II. Hardin, LII D., founded and en-
dOwed 1t, and time has since shown
what a wise man can do by fore
thought and careful arrangement in
securing q lasting and solid advance
ment of the scheme he had so much at
heart. Beginning with a single brick
building in 1873 new brick buildings
were added in 1875, VI, 'SS, 81, and
in 1885 a~ggregating in cost sos 600.
ed through the requirements of the
increased attendance of scholars. By
the terms of the trust deed forty per
nont of tho fnannoa frnnn Andnvvpann 4
shall return to increase the endow-
ment fund until it shall reach one
million dollars. Not q cent of the
tuition fees is used to pay the insur-
ance, taxes or interest, thus insuring
mediate instruction of the students.
THE BUILDINGS.
The college now possesses brick
buildings measuring a full length of
301 feet and varying i'll width from
A feet to S8 feet. For these buildings
an outlay of more than $4S, 900 has
been incurred. AS demand required,
suitable outhOuses costing upwards OF
$4,000 have been erected Oh the prem
ises Porches, walks, etc., were added
in 1895, costing $500. Consequently,
exclusive of seminary buildings and
heating apparatus, the college pos
sesses brick structures costing at least
$55, 900. This remarkable increase in
buildings, demanded by a constantly
growing enrolment, which now pass
es 200 annually, has been made pos
sible only because of the income
available for these purposes from the
endowment.
FACULTY AND COURSES OF STUDY.
The faculty is composed of instruc-
tors selected for the fitness i'm the
various departments and their past
uccess as educators. The courses of
study are fully set forth in the cata-
lOgue and nothing has been left I'M
done that will in any degree aid in
developing the Intellectual and moral
character which are 30 essential in
forming noble women.
MUSIC DEPARTMENT.
"Music is the i~narticulate speech of
heart, which cannot be compressed
into words, because 1t is infinite "
Connected with the college is the Har-
din conservatory of music, a counter
part in every particular of Schar-
wenka's famous conservatory of music
at Berlin. which was founded in 1881
by Prof. Xaver Scharwenka, the re-
nowned pianist and composer, who
has earned the distinction of being a
Royal Russian Professor and Court
Pianist to the Emperor of Austria
This gifted man, who has trained
more than a thousand American
students, has become Director Cen
eral and Examiner of Hardin Con-
servatory. On the faculty is also
Prof. Guerne, for many years profess
sor in the Royal Conservatory at Stuff
CART, Miss Wissner, Prof. Clarkson and
Mrs. Clarkson, of the Royal Conserva-
tory. of Leipzig. Thus u American
young ladies can now find at Hardin
q course of instruction identical with
those of the great German conserva-
tories. The department of Voice Cult
ure Is under the direction of Miss Jane
Gray, a distinguished graduate of the
American Conservatory, Chicago
Miss Gray is a most finished and
artistic singer and a capable teacher
The conservatory has recently bought
q fine pipe organ SO that students may
now learn this grand instrument I'M
der masters trained in Germany.
CONCLUSION.
Every parent in this and the ur-
rounding states that is interested in
giving their daughters a thorough
education, both intellectual and NOR
al, under the influence of able, Chris
tian teachers, should investigate the
methods of Hardin College. Emer-
son, the great observer, said: "Our
first need is to watch and tenderly
cherish the Intellectual and moral
sensibilities, those fountains of right
thought. and woo them to stay and
make their home with u.s." We be-
lieve this is in o great measure true, and
it Ia certainly the duty of every par
ent to see that their daughters receive
an education that will cultivate q
mind that Is healthy and give them a
true appreciation of all that is noble
in life. On request, The college will
be pleased to forward catalogue CIV
ing full details as to curriculum, cost
of tuition, board, etc.
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