The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1901-08-25
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modate five hundred students. First and
foremost in the interior equipment must
be mentioned the Hbrary-2l $50 volumes
exceeded only by the State university,
with no other institution in the southwest
numbering more than 500. Tt is q liberal
education in itself to allow q boy or girl
10 roam among and pour over the old
tones and classic books of a well conduct
ed library \ workman might better be
without a single tool than college with
out a library.
Equipped with the finest and most ex-
pensive apparatus known TO science.
Chemical balances. several microscopes,
microtome and expensive meteorological
apparatus. costing many hundreds of dol
lars and found nowhere else in this great
southwest. are & few of the many neces-
ssries which an up-to-date laboratory
must have. The engineering department
is also equipped with much expensive ap-
paratus, including all necessary survey
ing instruments.
All the various departments of Fair
mount are ~ charge Of specialists-men
and women who have attained prominence
in their various professions. The most
fastidious can certainly find among the
fourteen departments everything desired
for the enlightenment of the mind and
the training of the body and intellect.
The department Of domestic economy is a
new ana profitable development Of the
needs Of students Of all colleges. Fair
mount possesses the only one Of this kind
in this vicinity. Just added. too. is the
art department. conducted by Miss
Sprag que, from the Massachusetts Art
school. which, we believe. VIII be exceed
ing popular.
The music department in charge Of Pro
fessor Marshall. is very popular and Of
great worth in developing the esthelic
side of ones nature.
Lectures on hygiene and sanitation are
delivered regularly by Drs. Oldham and
Purdue
Education at Fairmount is within the
reach Of all. Many come with little or
no financial backing, bat IN its place. have
a willingness for work and a determine
ton to get an education. They all succeed
when inspired by such motives. BY econ
omy, one hundred dollars VIII see a stu
dent through the year Much or this can
be earned right here by various employ
ments which the college authorities are
only too glad 10 help a student to get.
Other inducements are offered TO poor
and deserving students.
Fairmounts push and enthusiasm has
developed a wholesome spirit in all forms
of athletics powerful football team.
which met with scarce a 1efoat during
the entire season, won glory and honor
for the college and the pubic generally.
Fairmounfs baseball team was equal to
the best. playing an even game with all
corners and winning some hard fought
battles The newly inclosed Athletic park,
only one mile from the center of the
city. by its convenience and size. sur
passes anything of the kind yet laid out
here.
A brighter and more hopeful class of
students would be hard to find anywhere.
All are imbued with the spirit OF learn
ing and imbibe the enthusiasm of their
instructors in all departments and at all
times. The number n attendance is in
creasing by leaps and bounds. and the
future is even brighter than the past.
Very. recently a gentleman from Okla
homa decided TO SEND MS daughter to
Fairmourt Instead of continuing to send
her to the east for her training 1T is
the endowment which decides me- he
said, Tor that makes permanent your in
one hIn1red thousand dol
lars is the productive fund lately secured,
which of itself adds permanency to any
institution, and makes its degrees worth
something in the eyes of the world. Plans
are being matured for a second sloo o0o.
All letters and correspondence relative
to the college should be addressed TO w.
H. Isely. Dean, Fairmount College,
Wichita Kan. Write for free illustrated
of ell courses and departments
in the college.