Virginia gazette. [volume] (Williamsburg, Va.) 1893-192?, 1908-08-15
FOUNDED IN 1892. HAS RENDERED
EXCELLENT SERVICE N CAUSE
OF EDUCATION.
100000 ENDOWMENT
Great Sum Now Being Raised VIII
Make This Institution Second TO
None in the Country
tages OF Those Who Seek
Education There.

RICHMOND. A.-Special-T n e
Woman's College OF Richmond, Va,
vas established in 1854. Among its
noble founders were many distinguish
I'd citizens OF Richmond. and II was
the cherished purpose OF those emil
nent men TO provide a school for the /
higher education OF women. Under .
the manage ent OF those who have 4
heretofore presided over its affairs. 4
the institution has rendered excellent
service 10 the cause of education. and
the present administration aims 20
accomplish all the high ends which
its e-nearted and far-seeing faith
ers had in view.
This school is particularly fortunate
in having its location IN Richmond
= CITY distinguished as the historic
metropolis of the South. Richmond
stands unsurpassed for its record for
healthfulness. acce ssibility. growth
and beauty RichmOnds social atmos-
phere is refined. its people are cult
waited. its public buildings and insti-
tuticns are attractive and instructive.
and it's religious influences are the
purest and best.
Richmond is one of the main cen
tres Of learning in the country. and
offers more educational advantages
than any other place in the South. II
IS an historical place, and 70 be IN
Richmond furnishes an incentive 10
knowledge seekers. The state Libra
~. situated in the Capitol Square, con
tains 60 600 well-sele cted volumes. and
is very accessible 10 students. No
wOmans college in the South has &C
cess 10 such fine library.
Just one hundred yards from the
College is the famous Capitol Square
with its old Capitol. which stands for
volumes OF history; one square from
the College Is the house OF Chief
Justice Marshall; two squares on Is
the Confederate Museum. which was
the White House of the Confederacy
and not more than half a mile on i:
st. Johns church. made famous by
the memorable speech OF Patricl
Henry.
Opportunity 10 given the young ia
dies TO hear many OF the most dis
ttnguishsd lecturers. musicians, an'
readers who come 10 our city. More
over, the students of the Woman
College have the opportunity OF hear
ing many distinguished lecturers VIII
appear In Richmond.
Councillors Buildings.
The buildings were erected for edu
sAtional purposes. and are situated i
one OF the most central and charmin
portions of the city. and are heate
throughout with steam. They ar
ractically renovated during each va
.ation. Thorough aud intelligent car
il exercised in securing the pTope
ventilation. heating, and cleanliness
the dormitories and recitation room
The chambers are large and higl
pitched. and have lately uEdergor
careful reftting, and with the advai
tages OF gas. bath rooms. efficient Sc
vice, etc, the young ladies are mad
thoroughly comfortable.
The President makes IL one OF !
special duties TO exercise q close 81
pervision over the health and habit
81 the ssudeats. and in case Of serio'
sickness he not only promptly engag
the necessary medical attentieR, b
at sEoe puts hiHsclf In csA2usicati'
with the parests Of the sick. a We