Santa Fe new Mexican. [volume] (Santa Fe, N.M.) 1898-1951, 1902-06-06

tion work was soon after begun.
Brother Botulph was born in Ger
many in March, 1893, and has been en-
gagged in educational work all his life.
Following the example of three of his
brothers, he Joined the Christian Broth
erhood soon after coming to America in
1852, and before coming to Santa Fe in
1870 taught in the institutions of the
Brothers at Montreal Kingston, De-
| troit, Rochester, Baltimore and Phila-
delphia. Prior to leaving for the new
world he taught for a time with one of
| his elder brothers In Germany. During
| the 32 years he has been in Santa Fe
he has faithfully dedicated his entire
time, talents and energy to building up
st. Michaels college, and is still zeal
ously and effectively laboring in the
same behalf. He enjoys the respect
and confidence of all who know him,
and 1t is source of rejoicing that his
present vigorous physical and intellect
ual health gives promise Of years of
useful activity. Besides filling the posi-
| ton Of president OF ST. Elichaers Col-
lege. he is a member of the territorial
board of education.
GROUNDS AND IMPROVEMENTS.
The college buildings occupy the site
originally selected and purchased by
| Archbishop Lamy in the southeastern
part of the city, and command an ex-
tensive view of the town and surround
l. ing mountain scenery. The Fairgrounds
are about 400 feet wide and 500 feet
long. and are, provided with a grand
stand overlooking the fine baseball
ground, bicycle track and other facil-
tiles for healthful exercise and amuse-
ment. The main college building was
completed in 1873 at a cost of about
$4,000 1t is two stories high, with a
mansard roof, is 100 feet long and 30
feet WIDE and is surrounded by walks
and balconies. All the rooms are per-
fectly lighted and ventilated from both
sides. It is principally used for class
rooms and dormitories. The class rooms
are on the first floor, and are so ar
ranged as 70 accommodate from 15 to ~
pupils each. The dormitories are on
the second and third floors, and more
wholesome and desirable sleeping
apartments could hardly be construct
ed. In connection are excellent bath
rooms.
! Adjoining the main building Is a
large and massive brick structure
which was completed in 1887. This
building is three stories high, with a
basement. The basement is used for
dining rooms, kitchen and storage pur-
noses. on the first floor is a large and
sunny study hall for boarders. with
side robins for music and recitations
on the second floor is the spacious ex-
animation and exhibition hall, witt
rooms on either side for private les.
sons; the third floor can be utilized fol
bed rooms when needed. This building
is one Of the most substantial In tn
, territory, and is thoroughly modern II
|, all it's appointments.
COURSE OF Study.
The curriculum embral b the usua
primary and commercial branches, a
well as French, Spanish, German
drawing, typewriting, stenography tel
egraphy, chemistry, assaying and in
strumental music. The discipline of tn
7 institution is of suasive and paren
: tai character. Conducted by the Christ
I ian Brothers, who are especially VOW
ed to the education of youth, 1t 10 hard
la naoacaorv to assure the publiC tha
vigilant care is bestowed on the mora
: training of all committed to thei
charge About 1,400 young men hav
! been educated at this college. an
many of them are now holding position
. OF honor and trust in the professions
!. in commercial pursuits and all the othe
: walks of life. The diplomas of 8
: Michaels College are generally recog
: nized as badges Of honor, and tn
! young man Is fortunate who is able t
!. secure one.