The Scranton tribune. [volume] (Scranton, Pa.) 1891-1910, 1900-09-06
THE REPORT OF THE
BOARD OF VISITORS
Shows That Wyoming Seminary
Takes High Rank Among Edu-
cational Institutions.

Below is given the report of the
Board of Visitors with reference to
Wyoming Seminary, which shows its
excellent condition. Wyoming Semi
nary is the institution in which The
Tribune offers a 81, 900 scholarship as
reward in the contest now in progress.
The report of the Board of Visitors
follows:
That Wyoming seminary offers superior advan.
tages to those seeking an education is plainly
evident to even the casual visitor.
Its purpose is to provide a school in which
The moral should keep pace with the intellectual
development Of the student. From our observa.
tion we believe this is being realized.
The trustees act upon the principle that the
teachers are pre.eminenty the important factors
in a successful school, and no one could visit
this seminary without being impressed with the
strength Of the faculty. Several Of the instruc.
tors have been retained for many years, and
their efficiency and faithfulness are the natural
outcome Of such policy.
The work Of Professor r. b. Rowland, on whom
devolves considerable OF the responsibility OF
managing the institution, cannot be too highly
praised Professor Rowland is the veteran mathe.
matician OF the school and an ideal Christian
gentleman.
The interest and proficiency of the students
fessor Gilotte as teacher both enthusiastic and
thorough. His efficiency not only appears in his
own recitation room, but is emphasized by re.
ports from different colleges Of the high stand
ing Of students prepared under his instruction.
Professor J. W. Stevens, the instructor in Eng.
lish, has discerned the weakness Of the methods
employed in teaching this important subject in
many institutions, and recognizing the need OF
skillful writer's Of English, has introduced
mpthods that must ba nroduptiva ~ preat uood
to the students.
Miss c. L. Chubbuck, the preceptress is a cul
tured Christian woman. The class in English
literature, under her instruction, is a very en-
thusiastic one.
The common English branches are under the
supervision of Professor T. !. Wolfe, who is a
very practical teacher.
The rendition Of the solos-vocal, piano and
violin, in connection with the recital and contest
in oratory was a revelation to the visitors. 1t
is generally understood that no such work is
possible in schools that do not give all their
time to music and art. The excellence Of the
work OF this department is due to the combined
efforts Of the following instructors: Professor
II. " Stadler, of the piano. Miss Saidee Kaiser,
of the vocal music, and Professor Theodore Hem.
berger, Of the violin departments.
Its business department, under Professor W.
L. Dean, is we'll attended, and the activity and
interest exhibited splendid evidences Of the
standing OF this department.
Miss A. b. Russell, who has charge Of the
classes in elementary algebra, is doing excellent
work.
The laboratory, in charge of Professor c. o.
| Thurston, is equal to that found in many Of the
best colleges The electrical appliances are nu-
merous; the museum Of natural history is we'll
| supplied with specimens Of local and national
| interest.
The French and German department, under the
| able instruction Of Miss c. L. Blackman, has
| attained the highest degree Of efficiency.
| The Art department, under Miss Helen Jackson,
is favored with large attendance. Miss Jack.
son has had the advantage of several years in the
| best studios OF Europe.
The department of elocution, under Miss Z. E.
| Parker, continues its high. grade work.
No better chapel could he desired.
The gymnasium is one of the best devoted to
school purposes in the United States. The ply
sical development of the boys and girls has the
| fullest attention.
The complete equipment Of all the departments
| was prominent and agreeable feature to all the
Numbers of the board Of visitors.
George X. Powell, President.
Wilson Treble, Secretary.
| Eohru,ry % 1oOO