The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-07-13
AIM AND SCOPE Of
ELIZABETH COLLEGE

Tho aim OF Elizabeth College Ia to
anord broad and liberal culture for
women; to furnish to young women an
education in the classics. mathematics
and sciences equal to that obtained In
our best colleges for young mon. and
to add to these that special training
In social culture. music, art and CONVEX
sat!on. which shall better qualify them
to enjoy and to do well their life
work. Elizabeth College is a woman's
college. aiming not only to give the
broadcast and highest moral. intellea-
tual and physical culture. but also to
preserve and perfect every character
lstic OF a complete womanheod Hav-
Ing this in view, Elizabeth Is Chris
tian college. for the reason that the
Christian faith Is an element Of the
highest culture.
The Scope.
Tho range OF studies in the institu-
tion. both as regards the regular COL
legiate degree course and special
courses. Is comprehensive, and accord
Ing to the required standard set by
the Association OF women's Collcg es
OF the Southern States. The work OF
tho classroom Is done in accordance
with the best methods which philoso-
ply and experience suggest. and the
teaching force OF the collegiate facuI-
ty is made UP Of specialists. not one
OF whom Is without collegiate and
postgraduate training and teaching ex-
perience.
Location.
Elizabeth College Is located at Char
lotte. n. c.. a beautiful and healthful
with magnificent oaks and other large
trees. Charlotte's splendid railroad IA
cilities afford easy connection with
all points.
Charlotte 10 IN the fnest section of
the Piedmont belt, and where the COL
lego Is located tho elevation Is 7so
feet above sea level. Tho United States
census put Charlotte down as the sec
ond healthicst city In the United States
The records OF the United States
Weather Bureau Station in the last
twenty-five years show that the mean
annual temperature of Charlotte is SO
degrees, the average temperature OF
the four seasons being as follows:
spring. 90; summer. -; autumn. co:
winter. 49, The peculiarly favorable
climatic conditions OF Charlotte arc
on the eastern slope OF the Allegheny
mountain range. The salubrity OF the
climate. the beauty and fertility OF
the surrounding country, the compare
tive freedom from pneumonia and vio-
lent fevers OF the higher attitudes. and
from the malarial diseases OF the tide
water regions. make this one OF the
most desirable locations IN the United
States for the nine months OF tie
school year Prof y. 6. s;haler. in his
official report to tho government on
the United States OF America, Vol /.
page ~. speaking OF tho Piedmont Dis
trio. OF North Carolina, says: mo por-
ton OF North America 10 the north OF
the tropics possesses climate which
so we'll escapes the extreme heat OF
summer and the excessive colds o.
winter.
This upland country OF the Blue
Ridge Is fairly 10 be reckoncd as the
most charming part OF the Un!teJ
States. II has a magnificent clinatei
the winters are cold enough 20 have a
tonic effect upon the population. and
the summers long and OF moderate
heat
Health Record.
II would naturally be inferred from
the location, the healthful climate and
excellent sanitary condition. that the
health record OF the college would be
most favorable The institution has
been very fortunate IN this respect,
and has established a wide reputation
for good health The health OF the
student is the frst care OF the college
authorities.