The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1901-08-25

| vite our patrons to correspond freely with
us on any matters of interest to their
daughters We stand during the session
in the place of parents, and we need
their aid in every way to discharge the
duties of this responsible relation.
Correspondence with gentlemen other
j than relatives is not allowed, except on
written request of parents.
Visits to them from friends and rela-
tives should be so arranged as not to con-
| fiict with their hours of study and recita-
| tions. Visits from gentlemen will be per-
mitted only on the written request of pa
rents.
| The lady principal is charged with the
general oversight of their home life, and
| her time is freely given to their interests.
| All matters pertaining to their welfare
| will receive her careful attention. and
parents may rest assured that she will
| take their place in beStOwing all those
delicate and important attentions that
belong to mothers, whom she desires to
communicate freely with her.
HEALTH AND PHYSICAL CULTURE.
Good health, important to every one, is
especially so to woman. This is steadily
kept in view in the furnishing and all the
regulations of the Seminary. The hours
,, of study and recitation, rising and retir-
ing, exercise and recreation, have been
arranged with reference to preservation
of body as we'll as mind in a state of
| sound and vigorous health.
| In favorable weather all, unless ply
| sically unable, are required to take the
| usual afternoon walk
| The beautiful lawn of several acres.
with it's tennis court, invites to outdoor
| life.
| AS a pleasant indoor exercise, adapted
| to promote gracefulness of bearing and
+, movement q system of Physical Culture,
with suitable apparatus, is used.
INFIRMARY.
For the proper care and treatment of
sick pupils large airy and cheerful room
is set apart for an infrmary. 1t is under
! the supervision of a lady of refinement
and experience in attending the sick.
| All who are not well enough to attend to
their school duties are required to re-
main under her care until they are re-
stored to their usual health. Meals are
not served in the sleeping rooms, but are
| sent to the infirmary for all those who
are not able to go to the dining-r room
| In case of serious illness the best medi-
| cal skill of the town is secured. and pa
rents are promptly notified. They need
1 never feel uneasy about their daughters
until they hear from the President that
| there IS occasion for uneasiness.
ett RELIGIOUS DUTIES.
All are required to be present at Chapel
| service every morning, and to take part
in suitable devotional exercises. These
consist of hymns, reading of Scriptures in
| concert and prayer.
| On Sunday boarding students attend
Sunday school and divine service at the
| Baptist church.
| Those not members of the Baptist
church are permitted to attend Sunday
school and divine service at their own
churches in the morning. At night at
| tendance at any church is optional.
| The exercises Of the Maggie Mutt Mis-
| sionary Society and well attended week
| ly students prayer meeting aid in giving
tone to the spiritual life OF. the school.
SCHOOL OF THE BIBLE.
Need of greater knowledge of the Bible
on the part of young women for their
equipment for the work which they are