The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1898-11-25
BOON N EDUCATION
Edmond Normal More and
More JuStifeS Its Motto.
ADVANTAGES 1T OFFERS
To the Youth of Oklahoma In
VitingIy Set Forth.

Guthrie, o. r, Nov 24-(SeciaL) 1.-THE
latest catalogue Of the Normal school for
Oklahoma, located at Edmond, an
nounces that the fall term closes Friday,
december ? The winter term oens De
cember ;, 1893, and closes March ?, 1898.
The spring term begins March and ends
June l, 1899.
The board of regents are: superintene-
dnt s. n Hopkins, president, Guthrie;
Hon D. D. Leach. secretary. Oklahoma
City; Hon. I. y. Thompson, treasurer,
Guthrie; Hon. D. P. Marum, woodward
and Hon. l. J. Gum, FL Reno
The faculty consists OF Edmund D
Murdaugh. psychology and pedagogics;
Richard Thatcher. mathematics; J. o.
Allen, science; Miss Nina r. Johnson,
drawing, etc; Mrs c. F. York, music;
Miss TeHa Turner, music; T. II. Umholtz
English and Latin; /. ". Baxter, litera-
ture, history and covics; Miss Inez Green,
reading and public speaking.
The entrance requirements are a d.
ploma from the public schools or sufi-
Gent ability to pass a fair examination
in English grommar, reading, spelling.
writing, arithmetic, descriptive geogra-
ply and United States history. The course
of study thus articulates with the grad
ed course for public schools and advances
along thorough and progressive lines
giving not only a strong pedagogical but
a well rounded ond practical education.
Tuition is absolutely free-vOcai and in
strumental music, elocuuon and orato-y
are not excepted.
Students of other institutions OF recog-
nized merit are given advanced standing.
Graduation entities the student L a di-
ploma which is a five-year certificate to
teach in Oklahoma, and may be renewed
by the territorial superintendent upon evil
dence of satisfactory work in teaching.
The average age OF students for the
present year is is. The students repre-
sent every class and condition of life by
far the greater number being farmers.
The institution represents the territory.
Students from all over the territory are
present, from Pawnee, Greer, Kay and
Cleveland counties, and many more have
their representatives. The term standing
Of students is regularly sent to the pa
rents.
During the past years the school has
grown wonderfully both in members AMI
efficiency. 1t is located at Edmond, a beau
tifuI little town on the Santa Fe, an ideal
college town. The building is Of brick
and native red sandstone, and IS hand
some and commodious, with large labora-
tories, a carefully selected working IL
brary, excellent recitation rooms and ap-
paratus of latest manufacture. The spe-
a.. l. 1911, !
equip teachers. However, the course Of
study affords ample opportunity for those
who desire a broad and liberal education
The reports from the different depart
ments are able, and indicate the eficien-
cy Of the professors in their various de-
partments.
The teacher VINO does not grow Is an
Incubus on the state; hence the faculty
meet weekly for consultation and study.
Interesting and instructive alks a The
morning assembly have been introduced
with profit. EducatiVe examinations are
held monthly.
Two literary societies meet alternately
each week on Friday evening. A gentle
mans debating society meets Friday af-
ternoon of each week for the purpose Of
advancing the pupils along the lines Of
debate The Oratorical association holds
a regular yearly contest, in which the
winner represents the school in tire inter
collegiate contest of the territory.
In government inspiration is a greater
force than repression; permanent power
comes from an evolution of the inner man;
self government is the object of school
government" The dA,ipline OF the
school is of the highest order, the spirit
Of the pupils loyal and enthusiastic. a
helpful and inspiring atmosphere per
ysdes the institution. All have but one
object. 10 realize the motto of the insjjtu-
ton: in Front"
Already more than 200 students have
enrolled this year. and many more are
turning their attention 10 the institution
and Will attend the winter and spring
terms.
To meet the needs Of those who can give
hut little time TO school work the Agri-
cultural and Mechanical couege offers
the following short courses during its
winter term. beginning January 3, 1899.
/ Agricultural, including live stock,
dairving. veterinary science and horucul-
lure.
> Mechanical engineering, lncluolns
elementary mechanics, mechanical draw
ing. shop work and mathematics
5. Selected studies in preparation for
teaching or advanced work in any de-
partment 50 far as limitations OF line
and room viii emit.
Students over $ years OF age showing
reasonable preparation may be admitted
10 these courses without formal eNamin-
atoms. Instead Of soma OF the studies
named students may select one or two
studies in science English. bookkeeping
etc. with consent Of the faculty.
Guthrie. Q. T, Nov. 4-(SpeciaLl-lt Is
announced that the Agricultural and Me
chsnical college AZ Saltwater has start
cd college extension work IN Oklahoma
A half dozen members Of its faculty Offer
courses Of three each on science, literal
tare or history Generally the lectures wll|
be given under The auspices OF high
schools No charge vii be made except
for the actual expenses Of the lecturer
The lectures VIII be given al as many
places IN the territory as possible without
interfering wi,h college work The frs
course VII be given NJ oklahoma Cit,
December TO inclusive.
HUGO'S BODY is EXHUMEO