The Clarksburg telegram. [volume] (Clarksburg, W. Va.) 1874-1926, 1898-08-26
BRQkDpus INSTITUTE.

Last year Was the most prosperous IN the
opens Thursday. September sth As the time
draws near the outlook for large enrolment
OF students becomes more and more encour-
aging. The number OF rooms engaged to-day
august 3oth) Is more than double the mum.
probable that the building win be crowded to
its utmost capacity. Friends Of the school can
easily accomplish this, il every one will work
over against his own house" every day till
the session opens. When this is accomplish
ed a new building becomes necessity. Al
ready the graduates Of Broaddus are moving
in this direction, and are planning TO raise
among themselves one thousand dollars as
starter" toward the new building. The class
of 'oS numbered nine graduates, and the class
of 80 will be somewhat larger and will proba-
bly, number twelve. The members Of this
class took the highest grades in the school the
past year-in fact, the highest grades ever
taken in the Institute were taken by two
members OF 90.
The reputation OF Broaddus. as u school
where there is high order Of teaching done
and where no effort il spared to surround
students with helpful influences, is IN itself
a great aid IN attracting new students TO the
institution. One OF the best evidences Of the
superiority OF the work done is the fact that
the graduates are in demand for the best posi-
lions in our public schools. Broaddus quail.
fes her graduates, who are preparing to be
come teachers, to be an honor to their pro-
fession
This fact is recognized by the State Board
of Examiners which now awards State GER
tificates to Normal graduates OF Broaddus on
same conditions as to the University or State
Normal graduates. Another proof Is found in
the testimony of College Professors that very
who come to them from Broaddus. A diplo-
ma from Broaddus admits any young man or
woman to the corresponding courses in W.
Va. University teitioW examination. The facul-
l..Ek al, ,1,A
teurs practicing for self-beneft. but they are
scholars trained in the best American schools
and eminent in attachments. The Principal,
Miss Stout graduate with first honor from
both Broaddus and Mount Holyoke College,
Mass is known throughout the State as an
assiduous student, fine linguist and as q
teacher without superior in her department.
The boy or girl, who studies Latin under
Miss Stout and completes the course with
honor, may be expected to stand rery etose %
first in his or her Intercourse in any college
OF the land.
Prof Luther Rice Warren, A. M, Boys
Principal and instructor in Greek, Mathemat-
les and Physics is esteemed one OF the best
graduates of the second Oldest college IN the
country, William and Mary, and OF the Viz
giaia State Normal. Mr. Warren has had five
years of successful experience in teaching /;
three years in Western College, one year
taking advanced work in Greek at his Alma
Mater and serving as Assistant Professor OF
NfEeek ana N1eEuHu, uuu lubt year teuCucE Vi
Mathematics and Physics in Shoemaker Col
lege Va, and in these different positions
giving entire satisfaction. During his last
year his oratorical gifts made him the repre-
sentative OF William and Mary in the Inter.
State Oratorical Intercollegiate Contest, and
those gifts will renderMr. Warren particularly
helpful to young men in the DEVELOPMENT OF
their powers in the Broaddus Literary Socie-
ty, which has become prominent and attrac.
tive feature of school life, much appreciated
L., lad I,Npk INn
teachers because Of its wholesome influence
upon the culture OF student life. Mr.. War
rem is also an active Christian worker.
Miss Ethel earle, teacher OF English angu-
age and Literature. has given thorough salts
faction in her work in the classroom, and has
proven herself real helper to the students
in all directions. Her heart is wholly in her
work and every interest Of the school finds
her its defender and promoter. Every friend
of Broaddus is pleased that she is to continue
her connection with the school.
Broaddus now offers graduating course in
instrumental Music. The first graduate Of this
department. Miss Rellah White. class ~. has
been elected Music teacher in Glenville State
Normal. Miss Howard, the instructor in In
strumental and Vocal Music at Broaddus for
the past four years, has well-earned reputa-
ton pursuing the methods employed in the
best Conservatories Gratifying success has
attended her work in the scoooL the enroll
ment in this department having more than
OOuDlGu Lue ph6L Sc11Es ALuH1C A0SAhttS0 nAo
afforded for thorough and broad culture in
the various branches Of music. During the
term, systematic courses in chorus singing are
given free Of cost.
For the coming year new department has
been added to the curriculum, and Miss
Erminie o. Holmden, Of Cleveland, Ohio, has
been elected teacher Of Elocution and Physi-
cal Culture. Miss Holmden comes to Broad.
dus highly recommended both rs teacher and
as a woman of exalted character. As teacher
OF Elocution she will be Of great assistance to
students in Improvement in public speaking
and reading. Ample facilities are afforded for
study Of French and German and in Art. in
which instruction is given in Oil, Water Pas
tel. and China decorations, but space forbids
more extended mention. The entire faculty
of seven teachers is composed OF College-train-
ed instructors.
Exceptional to all ordinary school records,
last wear closed without an unconverted stud.
emit in the boarding department of the insti-
tuition. This speaks volumes for the religious
influences, the sacred atmosphere OF the
school. To parents seeking the right kind OF
school it would seem that, were there no
other Involvement to invite their patronage
it would be enough that your sons and
daughters were afforded environment so pro-
foundly spiritual" Broaddus believes in an
education that fits not only for this life but
for the life to come.