New-York tribune., 1899-08-23
LETTER FROM MRS. GULICK.
THE SPANISH SCHOOL MOVED FROM SAN
SEBASTIAN TO BIARRITZ.
yoRTY-E1GHT SPANISH GIRL PUPILS WHO WILL
WORK FOR THE EDUCATION OF
THEIR OWN PEOPLE

THEIR OWN PEOPLE.
rn the August number Of Life and Light for
Women" letter from Mrs. Gulick, sister Of Anna
Gordon the temperance worker. gives the foio"-
ing interesting account Of the Spanish mission
school which has Just been transferred from san
Sebastian Spain to Biarrtz
MY first impressions Of the home IN BlarrlIz
were very pleasant Before l had taken OF my
bonnet we made the grand tour Of the house VS.
tied the sala and dining room, looked az cIass-
rooms and dormitories. and even went 10 lhe
kitchen. The house was built by an ATchnshop
and Is now the property Of his nephew. This ac-
counts for IT'S name. Villa Notre Dame
1T IS situated on a high bluff overlooking the
Bay OF B!scay, at some distance from the centre
of Riarritz To the south and west are the Canta-
brian Mountains following the coast line Of north
ern Spain behind which lie beloved San Sc
bastian and Bilboa. When the low lying clouds
ore lifted we can even distinguish in the horizon
q point OF land not far from our first home San
tander These same clouds. which seem 10 be ever
near the mountain tops. give wonderful oppor-
,unitv for sunset effects which n grandeur can
hardly be surpassed.
But the house II must be remembered that
nearly sixty persons 70 be cared for ano do1nl
tories dining rooms. classrooms, music rooms and
general study and sitting rooms must be FOUND.
The arrangements made for the large family and
school are triumph OF executive ability u IS
true that one and the same room may serve as a
reception room a classroom and music room ana
any other department not fully PROVIDED 1or'
Wnen the bell rings at the close OF a period OF
recitation the animated running up and down me
stairs and crowding into appointed places - al
most equal 70 game OF kitchen furniture
Monsieur the Archbishop furnished his home IN
the old French fashion. Cretonne reigns supreme
over windows. beds and furniture tnoueh tadeo
and not always 10 our taste. We see ourselves as
others see US for looking glasses abound feel
much Ike visitor, 5 much Of our own furniture
IS stored in the stable.
a large wall and fence encrce the grounds
The concierge lives in neat little cottage near
the front gate and large stable Is az the END OF
the garden back OF the house. This garden Is
wonderful relief 20 both teachers and pupils. In
san Sebastian a daily procession through the
streets and possibly a weekly climb OF the nils
was all that was possible Of outdoor life. NOW
the girls live out Of doors. The older ones wax
+bro7gh the paths with book in hand. and draw
into their lungs the health giving all from tns
Rav OF BiscaV while they endeavor TO III their
heads and hearts with knowledge. The little ones
work IN their gardens. and enjoy the wee pihh
~ bsys --orsDlanted from the fields The house
is about Asteen minutes walk from the centre OF
Biarritz. though only eight minutes from tng 5g
fbe girls should attend the service there would be
room for but few others Half the nulnper thet -
fore attend in the morning and the otheI -, aaL1 IL
attend the French service in the afternoon, helo IN
the same place. The following sunday the oroer Is
and Speak Of the work in Spain All the older
girls were allowed 20 go, and during the o1ertory
height OF the English season here and the Epis-
copal church Is full every Sunday. We are so far
AWAY from the that We are not disturbed oy
the customary gayeties in such place, and really
know Of them chiefly through the papers. King
Oscar OF Sweden arrived yesterday. The lists OF
visitors published contain many names OF royal
rersona pes and aristocrats. but never see
Them: that IS they do not wear their crowns IN
fbe street 50 we see only ordinary mortsls when
ever we take our walks abroad.
FORTY EIGHT SPANISH BEAUTIES
.eThe forty-eight girls who scattered over this
bousa rnust have special mention Their average
age is younger than we have had for some years
hut they will grow older soon Some OF them are
very bright and pretty. and they are all interest
ing They work well. when one CONSIDERS now
li-te preparation they have had in the past seven
are daughters OF Spanish pastors and three otners
80 bro+hars who pastors Dona t.sthet,
T)ora Juliana and Dona Benigne are hard az WOIK
- +5eir SNferent departments. ana are reet neIp
80 everv Way II is delightful 10 see their en-
+busiasr and 10 feel that Spanish women are
Ivo-kng with US for the education OF theH own
pSSIiss Barbour Miss Page and Miss Bushei have
,-orked wonders IN transferring the nsltUle ana
Cor,nie+ing arrangements. Were nol lor tns
Arcbbisbop's furniture and blue crockery We IquLu
[s,i,- beievs curse Ives be in spain MISS ttop-
k.ns and Miss Eaton are a'ie'N' ee ~
speak in Spanish. - r-s,aes however lie be-
tor "a and the site OF the permanent nome OF
s ,1stitjfe must be decided upon oefore we cross
-bsrn again with ali our personal oelohshss