The Saint Paul globe. (St. Paul, Minn.) 1896-1905, 1902-03-23
Has Attained Enviable
Reputation, Though
Handicapped Finan-
CiaIly @ ~ No

the same benefits and privileges that
those who come from the PreSbyteriOn
church secure. The idea, while it is to-
keep the college under the control and d.
rection of the Presbyterian synod is
more particularly to furnish an institu-
tlor where young men and women will
receive a training in the principles Of
Protestant religion without being bur
6ened by any particular faith or creed
In the few years that the school has been
in existence it has matriculated students
of many denominations and of several
religions.
In fact. the college is so liberal on the
question of religion, that the young man
or woman who comes to it seeking an ed
ucation is not disturbed in the beliefs
they hold in regard to religion, be they
worshipers or be they heathens. They
are, however, expected to show respect
for the Christian religion and for the
Presbyterian creed. The idea of the
founders which is being carried out in
the administration of the affairs of the
institution is simply to furnish a place
where one can get a literary or classical
educa ton and at the same time have the
protection and influence of Christian sur
roundings.
Buildings and Location.
The college property includes seven
buildings that are a credit to the institu-
ton. These buildings were erected at a
cost of $11S0 the main building having
cost for material and labor alone little
more than SG8,GN0. These buildings have
been erected from time to time, as need
ed by the growing institution, and while
some of them are small and Unimportant
yet together they furnish ample accom-
lnoda tons for the college.
The main building is 80 feet long by
SO feet wide, with three stories and high
basement It is built of pressed brick,
and the design is beautiful It is one of
the best college buildings in the state,
and is well adapted for the needs of the
institution. The first and second floors
are used for class rooms, all of which
are well lighted and ventilated. The
third floor is divided in two parts, one
of which is used as a chapel and assem-
bly, ROOM and the other as library and
reading room. The basement is devoted
entirely to the gymnasium and is well
adapted for such a purpose. The build
ing is heated by steam, and has its own
electric light plant
The dormitory. which is in reality 4
wing of the main building, but which was
the original structure is 80 feet long by
80 feet wide. The first floor contains the
music studio, art room, Y. M. G. A. room,
mathematical room and physical labora-
tory. The second and third Moors are
divided into twenty double rooms, de-
signed with sitting room and bedroom to
accommodate two students. These rooms
are plainly furnished, well lighted and
ventilated and thoroughly comfortable.
The building is heated with steam, and
is piped for gas. Up to the present time
gas has not been used in the buildings,
but the mains run along the north end
of the campus.
At the corner of Smelling and Summit
avenues is an excellent frame building,
which is used as a ladies' dormitory. 1t
has been called the "Elms,'' and is one
of the most pleasant buildings owned by
the college. The rooms are large and
comfortable, and are well furnished. Each
room is occupied by two young ladies.
under the care and supervision
of the dean of the Womans department,
Mrs. Johnson, who makes her home in
the building. The building is cared for
and furnished by the Woman's Auxiliary
of Manchester College, a society whose
object is to further the interest of the
institution. 1t is heated by steam, nav
ing it's own plant. The young ladies
room and board in this building, and the
arrangement is such that they really have
the advantages of a Christian home
Edwards hall is a large frame building
| located on Manchester avenue, a block
| south Of the college. IT is the gift of
W. y H-u" diuS' o1 81. 1duI ana Is named
in his honor A few years ago there was
| a great need of a place where students
who were not supplied with large sums
of money might room and board att a
cheap rate, and thus materially reduce
their expenses. Mr.. Edwards agreed to
furnish the lumber for the building pro-
vided the college would pay the expense
Of erecting it. The agreement was enter
ed into and carpenter was hired to over
| see the work. The students readily took
up the work and under the direction of
the carpenter really built the building.
1t furnishes rooming accommodations for
| twenty-five Students besides the matron
and her help. There is table room for
forty boarders. The students rooming
in this building form a club and share
the expense of maintaining the place.