Mexico weekly ledger., 1902-03-20
MISSOURI MILITARY ACADEMY
written for the Ledger by ). a. Headinstou.

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Written for the Ledger by J. A. Headingtou.
Living in close proximity 10 this
young and rapidly growing institution
OF learning and culture, and having a
favorable opportunity to observe its
internal workings as we'll as its out
ward manifestations, though unsollcit-
ed, cannot well refrain from giving
my view Of 1t asan institution Of learn
ing OF which our community and the
great commonwealth Of Missouri may
justly be proud
The death Of its honored and etfi-
cient president, A. X. Yancey, though
deeply deplored by all, has not shaken
the steadfaStness OF the institution in
its determination to push to the
front. Col. W. d. Fonville stands at
the head OF the institution and is re-
spdnsible for its general management.
He is gentleman Of high culture in
all things pertaining to education.
His agreeable manner and gentleman
ly bearing, coupled with native kind
ness and good cheer, conspire to
make him general favorite in all the
circles Of his acquaintance. His pu-
pills love the man.
Col. Fonyllle was instrumental in
the founding Of the Academy, submit
ting plans and methods Of procedure
which were carried to successful ter
mination. He has from the opening
OF the school been the superintendent
of the educational department, and
under his efficient management it
works Ikea piece Of machinery proper
ly adjusted, and is perfectly harmoni-
GUS as comprehensive whole. Hav-
ing had an experience Of more than
thirty years as an educator, he has
learned the most approved methods
and has put them In successful opera
Mon with that tact and skill which
cbmes only by successful experience.
Having had twenty years experience
In the management Of military
school he is thoroughly competent to
plan and put in operation such meth
DDS as will guarantee success.
Having visited frequently the school,
and having heard numerous reclta-
tions in the several departments,
have found each professor to be a
specialist In his chosen line of work;
thoroughly competent and well ac-
qnainted with approved methods Of
instruction.
! was Informed when the Academy
was located in such close proximity to
my private residence that / would be
greatly annoyed by confusion, hideous
noises, etc., aud was so foolish as to
fear not.
A school so near by without proper
government might make life miser-
able, but not this one, 1t is OF the
highest order, as respects dicipllne.
1t is fact, that 1t is as quiet and
orderly in the building and on the
campus as 1t Is about the average
family residence.
Each evening the pupils are quietly
preparing their lessons for the follow
ing day and retire to rest at the sig
nal in good order Constant and quiet |
work is the order by day and by night. |
Col. Goodwin is constantly on the
alert both day and night, and good or
der is the result.
Col Richard t. Goodwin, Com
mandant of cadets, is also professor Of |
chemistry, military law,
and tactics.
He has the appearance and move
ments of a military man. He moves
on time, and with exact
ness. He drills as one accustomed to
every movement and works his men
up to the full measure Of the code.
The boys enjoy the exercise and are
greatly benefited by 1t. l suspect
there are some young generals among
them.
The colonel is a live teacher, apt
and ready to impart knowledge. His
individual energy and push is impart-
ed TO his classes and they go on with
vim to higher attachments. Though
rigid in diclpllne he is so fair, so just,
and pleasant in manner as to secure
the confidence and esteem Of the great
body of students. They like the man.
Mai. ]. L. Shouse, A. NJ, Professor
Of Higher English, Political Economy
and Philosophy, is Of fine personal APP
pearance and pleasing manners. He
has his class well In hand and insists
upon thoroughness first and all speed
possible to that end. He excites a
lively interest in the subjects discuss
ed and a desire to reach the highest
mark of success. He is master of his
Maj. F. c. Shaw, A. B., Professor Of
Ancient Languages and Mathematics,
is a gentleman Of affable manners and
pleasing address. He is llnguist Of
the manor born, with a mathematical
and acute mind, possessing by natural
and thorough education,
IN equipment which places him in the
front rank as an educator. He is a
success in his special work. He com
mands the respect Of his pupils.
Maj. Rolla Mclntire, Professor OF
Languages and Commercial Depart
ment, is one of Mexico's honored sons.
He exhibits splendid ability in mod
srn languages in which he delights,
md is also master in the business de-
partment OF the school. He is a dill
gent worker and marks a success in
MS classes. His modest and winning
manners secure at once the love Of
his pupils which is a victory for any