Richmond daily palladium. [volume] (Richmond, Ind.) 1876-1904, 1904-01-21
CATHOLIC SCHOOLS.
Of Richmond and the Mother
Houses of which they are part
st. Mary's of the Woods.

1852
Prominent among the educational
institutions of America prominent
in its exceptional natural environ
ments, its educational system, social
culture and elevating influence as. well
as its material grandeur must unhesi-
tatingly be named that seat of learn
ing of quaint and classic name, st.
Mary's of the Woods, near Terre
Haute, under the direction and sole
management of the Sisters of Pro-
violence.
It's Origin.
Six French ladies-ladies who were
inspired by the cause of education as
their countrymen, Lafayette, De
Crosse, Rochambeau and ID 'Estaing,
had been in the cause of liberty, to
leave home and country and cast their
lot in the wilds Of Indiana, whittier
the jealous Bishop Brute, of Old Vim
cennes had pleaded for their advent.
The little log hut which on that mem
orable October %, 1910, offered hos
pitality to these six heroines,
who came to devote their
lives to the cause of edu
cation, has given way to a majestic
pile of classic architecture.
The course of studies embraces the
classics, modern literature and COM
mercial branches, with excellent facil-
tiles for art study, music, the Ian
guages and laboratory research. The
social needs of the pupils receive due
consideration and the advantages of
physical culture claim careful atten-
ton.
Outdoor exercise, so peculiarly
beneficial in the fresh country air, is
made unusually attractive by five
acres of golf links, basketball, ten
mis- courts, croquet lawns, beautifully
arranged play grounds and delightful
rambles into the surrounding coun-
try.
The bowling alley, gymnasium and
spacious recreation halls afford album
dant means Of exercise in inclement
weather Thus environment and edu-
cational principles mould the old
Greek maxim, - A sound mind in a
sound body" into the institute s
motto, knowledge and Virtue Unit
ed While religious motives un-
derlie and permeate all the
work, nevertheless difference
in religion IS no obstacle to
the admission Of pupils. All denomi-
nations are respected, and no influence
is brought to bear against the relig-
ious convictions of any student.
In brief, ST. Mary's Of the Woods
is prepared to meet the many demands
involved in the idea of education in
its comprehensive and progressive
Specification.
st. Mary's School.
The sisters who are teachers in st.
Mary's parochial school come from
the mother house spoken of above
The school in this city was organized
about thirty-five years ago, and has
been growing continuously ever since.
There are now about elghty-hVe pu-
pills in the school, from the the primer
class to the high school, and every
branch is taught with view of Civ
ing the child the best that is for his
benefit The school is graded the
same as the public school, and is I'M
der the supervision of the Rev. J. f.
Mattingly. There is also a sister SUI
perior.
st. Andrews
school is conducted by the Sisters of
St. Francis, whose mother house is at
Gutenberg, Ind. This school is grad
ed and has a high school in connec-
ton Rev Father Roell has direct
supervision over the school. Music,
painting and drawing are also
taught.