The Norfolk Virginian. [volume] (Norfolk, Va.) 186?-189?, 1898-01-05
Institution Which Was Projected Several
Months Ago to Be Built.
UNDER xAvERlAn BROTHERS, AUSPICES
Tho Dny school Will pc Opened as
Early as February Isf.-a Ful, DO.
scription of tho sito and surround.
inGs orthc New CoIiego-.d.nl Lo.
cntion for u school.

or the new seat OF learning which 4.
10 pc shortly established by the Xay.
erlan brothers at Old Point Comfort
yesterdays Baltimore American SAYS
The college, the day school OF which
VIII be opened OH February 1st, Will
be Situated in u beautiful locality. The
foiiowlng description of the propert,
and surrounding country, and the plans
Tor the buildings, Is furnished by the
Naverian Brothers: =
The site of the college Is on the
border OF quiet cove, known in the
locality as Mill Creek. In the distance
loom up the celebrated hotels of the
Ina moeriain and the Hygeia, and
nearly opposite the inlet frown the
great guns of historic Fortress Mon.
roe. The spot is ideal--it stands un.
riNaled as health and pleasure re-
sort, being practically surrounded by
water. With the advent of settled
weather. ground will be broken for the
initial building of the series of elegant
structures That, In the near future, will
pc comprised In Old Point Comfort
College. The plans Of architects are
ready and the contracts for the con-
struction have been awarded
Several members of the Xaverian
congregation have taken possession for
the present, and live In the old home of
General Reynolds. from whom the prop
erty was purchased.
At the request OF many Of the peo-
pie living at Hampton, Phoebus and
Old Point. steps have been taken to
open a day school on the first Monday
of February. For this purpose school
furniture has been ordered and some
OF the spacious quarters in the famous
Old mansion have been fitted out as
class rooms.
After another building, now being
81 u.h OF, mil
lore next September, boarders will he
received
I'm the basement. which will be as
high as the modern first story, will
De the kitchen, dining hall and recrca-
tion hail.
The centor building will be occupied
by the faculty. It Will also embrace
reception rooms. library, room for phy-
seal apparatus, private rooms for visi-
tors. etc.
The two wings are designed for
class rooms. study halls and dormito-
fies. They Will be equipped with every
appliance that the preservation and
maintenance of good health demands,
and experience approves.
1t is proposed to erect In the near
future, and apart from the college pro-
per, building for divine service a
speciai building Will also be con-
structed for gymnasium and II will
nave every requisite, exercise and
healthful enjoyment.
The old residence OF General Rev
nolds. some two hundred yards to the
LETT will be occupied by the Naverian
brothers who have occasion to seek the
healthful locality for needed rest and
regeneration.
During the heat of summer the col
lege and old residence will be occupied
by the younger members of the Xaver-
ian congregati ton, for whom will be
esta blished n summer school.
After the opening of the college.
three full courses will be established
the classic, scientific and English
commercial.
The charter Is In the hands of n
member OF the Virginia Legislature. be-
lore Whlch body it will be brought In
short time