Albuquerque daily citizen. [volume] (Albuquerque, N.M.) 1895-1903, 1902-02-22

school for girls, though its doors are
open to all denominations.
The course of studies pursued en-
braces the elementary and grammar
grades and a full high school. covering
in all a period of twelve scholastic
years.
The sisters continued to teach in the
old house on Railroad venue until
1893, when the good fathers establish
ed the immaculate Conception school
for boys. 1t opened only two rooms
at first, but a third and again a fourth
were oon in use. and at present there
is reason to hope that a fifth room will
be added to the number in the near
future. The course of studies at the
Immaculate Conception school en-
braces the work of the elementary and
grammar grades and a commercial
high school.
The commercial high school, when
fully opened, will cover a period of
three years, through which Christian
doctrine, arithmetic, spelling, rhetoric
and Latin will be continued, and litera-
ture, general history. commercial law,
~civics, bookkeeping. s~tenography and
typewriting will each find a place
ST. MARY'S.
School for Boys-The Immaculate
Conception school is situated on Sixth
street, between Copper and Tijeras
n The building is two stories
high, while it's dimensions are sc feet
in width, SO feet in depth. 1t was built
by Rev. A. NJ. Gentle, S. j., in 1898. at
a cost of $4,000. The class rooms are
well lighted and well ventilated.
The course of instruction followed in
chic school Affnrc 20 Nt,t.f1g thA D,Aana
of acquiring a good English and com
mercial education. 1t embraces a
cotrse of bookkeeping. photography
and typewriting, a full course of arith-
metic. with the elements of algebra, a
complete grammar course. and a
course of religious instruction. 1t pre-
pares students for commercial pur-
suits.
ST. VINCENT'S.
School for Girls-The st. Vincent
academy was erected in 1882 for the
education of Catholic girls. 1t stands
on the corner of. Roma avenue and
Sixth street. The grounds cover a
large tract of land, beautified by lawns
and shady trees.
1t is under the direction of the Sis
tiers of Charity from the well known
and Justly celebrated Mt. st. Joseph,
Cincinnati, Ohio, where they spend
many years preparing themselves for
their great work, the proper education
of youth.
The academy buildings of brick with
stone trimmings are spacious, comfort
able and c~ommodious, admirably adapt
ed in every respect to the object in
in view at their erection.
The object of the academy is to pre-
pare young ladies for any sphere OF
life, to give a thorough knowledge OF
letters, science and art. based upon a
solid moral and Christian education,
1t is intended to train the heart as
well as the mind. to train women who
will not only grace society with their
accomplishments, but honor and edify
it by their virtues.
The st. Vincent School of Music is
becoming widely and favorably known
as an institution of sterling merit in
the practical department of musical
culture and technich. The evidences
of success are everywhere present.
The busy class rooms, the constantly
occupied practice rooms, and the ming
ling sounds of many voices and many
instruments, are the constant signs OF
practical diligence. All the branches
of music are taught on the plan OF the
best classical Conservatives of Flu
rope under the direction of teachers
of knowledge and ability in both the
vocal and instrumental departments.
An atmosphere OF conscientious earn.
estness ~pervades the entire institution
the influence of which no student, who
is determined to succeed, a fail tc
realize.
The same principles which have
formed the basis of instruction for al
the great art schools of Europe arc
embodied in the course OF drawing anC
painting now established at st. Vim
9 cent. The elements of drawing are
taught in each department. Every steI
in the art course is marked with pre-
cision from the first angle to pencil
crayon, oil and water colors. Lessons