The Ocala evening star. [volume] (Ocala, Fla.) 1895-1943, 1912-08-06
BEST SCHOOL FOR BOYS.
In the state of F1orfda-St. Jeseph's
Academy at Lerefto, I'm the High
Pine Lands of DuvaI County

This school was founded in 1873
under the auspices Of Rt Rev. Bishop
Nerot, and since then many boys Of
Florida have been sheltered beneath
its roof. These same boys are its best
advertisement, for they have become
well known business men OF Jackson
VILE and other cities.
The academy is situated among the
pines Of Duval county. twelve miles
south of Jacksonville. three miles equi-
distant from the st. Johns river on
the west, and the Florida East Coast
Railway on the east. From Jackson
VILE ii may be reached by a pleasant
carriage drive within two hours, by
auto in half an hour: or by the
steamer. May Garner" which leaves
Jacksonville from the foot of Newman
street daily; or again by the Florida
East Coast Railway. Greenland or
Bayard stations.
During the past few years many ad-
ditions have been made to the original
building: notably. new dormitories
class rooms, dining hall, auditorium
and electric plant. An artesian we'll
has been sunk which yields an abund-
ant supply Of excellent water from
depth OF 700 feet. \ large swimming
pool. 70x30, is thus provided with
constant flow of the best artesian wa
ter, affording excellent facilities for
bathing and swimming. and contribut-
ing materially 10 the health and rec
reation of the boys.
Owing TO the reputation that the
school has acquired in the past, the en-
rollment is steadily increasing Not
only boys from Florida, but also those
from other states and even from the
West Indies. are finding their way to
LOrettO. Nor is th.s to be wondered
at. considering the ideal situation to-
gether with the many other advant-
ages 1t is far enough removed from
the city to give perfect freedom TO the
boys. yet within easy call by tele-
phone should a doctor be needed The
quiet of the place conducting so much
to application makes it possible for
boys. oven a the most restless age. 10
acquire studious habits and thus be-
come lovers of their books And. too.
the constant vigilant care of the sis
ters, exercised not only in the class
room but throughout the entire routine
of the day. is not the least important
factor in contributing to the we'll
being Of the individual pupils. conse-
quently furthering fhe province of the
school. Hence it may be seen that the
school is an excellent one. worthy of
patronage. especially by those boys
looking forward to a commercial or
collegiate education.
system of Government
The education impaired at the acad-
emy is practical and thorough. Realiz-
ing and appreciating the solicitude of
parents and guardians who. while
anxious to give their children every
opportunity of mental culture, are NOT
less concerned about their moral de-
velopment, the sisters have adopted a
system of education which tends TO
train the heart, well as the mind:
which will form children to be an
honor to their parents and to society.
Recognizing obedience to lawful au-
thority and respect for the rights of
others to be really necessary for
the good of the individual pupil as for
that of the entire body, the sisters re-
quire strict observance of the rules of
the academy. These rules are simple.
and calculated to form habits of Chris
tian virtue. Obedience and docility
towards superiors, refinement and
mutual consideration in social and
family intercourse.
st. Joseph's Academy welcomes TO
its advantages pupils of every denomi-
nation; no undue influence is exerted
over the conscientious convictions of
non-Catholics. For the sake of order,
however. all the pupils are required to
attend divine services with the student
body of the Catholic church.
All pupils, Catholics and nom
Catholics, are taught to appreciate
moral worth Knowing that the charm
of refined manners is the aggregate of
habits acquired in youth, the teachers
fail not on all occasions to point out
and take means to correct faults COM
mitted against gentlemanly deport-
ment. Instructions in politeness and
etiquette are given daily.
Surrounded as the students are by
all that tends TO ennoble and elevate
it would hardly seem possible that one
should spend even a year at St
JOseph's without acquiring greater
love and respect for all that pertains
to nObler life.