The times dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1903-1914, 1913-07-27


is situated In a good climate and has
abundant facilities for outdoor exer-
else; one which possesses gymna-
SUM, spacious and we'll equipped. and
dining hall where the food la sup
piled with care and Judgment; so much
for bodily requirements. We shall
seek one. moreover. situated II possible
where nature shows herself with a
more especial grace: some spot where
the poets mind lovingly rests. and
with which the artists mind is delight
ed. that thus the imagination may be
raised by Its contact with tho beauti-
full. and the memory may be filled with
a store Of beautiful images. We shall
seek one whore, in lecture hall and
laboratory, the students mind il care
fully developed according to the best
educational principles-onc In which
all the requirements OF an up-t date
education are fully met; one in which
each girl receives individual attention,
and where. the aim Is TO bring forth
"educo"-and develop rather than
cram in or the expression is to be
permitted to us), an amount OF mat
ter that can never be digested.
Finally. we shall seek ono in which
an example is first set TO the girls
before they are taught by precept
what life should be-
A noble life Is the best OF teachers,
and deeds speak louder than words.
Tho contact with refined and noble
souls insensibly lifts and ennobles
those who como under their influence
We shall. therefore, choose for the
training Of our girls some home OF
education In which each lifo may be
truly called an object lesson.
Why Educate Them.
Why shall we educate our girls?
We shall educate them to enable them
to attain to perfect womanhood. to full
I'll their high mission of lettering the
world by purifying and uplifting what
ever they touch, and by Frightening
the path along which they tread. In
a word. we shall educate them TO en-
able them so TO live that this life.
which passes as breath. may he
the preparation for the eternal, true
life beyond.
If we have answered thus the qucs-
lions we set ourselves at the outset
we shall give more serious considera-
ton to the nature and aim of the insti-
tuition or establishment to which we
shall send our girls
We may suggest as an institution.
above set forth. St Genevieve's Col
lege. Asheville, y. C. 1t is conducted
by sisters who have sacrificed tho COM
forts OF refined homes In order TO de-
vote themselves exclusively to the
Christian education OF girls Thra stan
consists OF highly educated and cul-
tured women, who have undergone
special course OF training TO 1T them
for their teaching career. and who
hn1l ,t,,IN aTgit ~
lesc stands on extensive and beautiful
grounds. and is cncirclcd by the Blue
Ridge Mountains. The View from the
tower of St Genevieve's Is indescrio
ably picturesque. For miles around
rise the various mountain peaks, and
at a distance OF about .hrcc miles the
town of Asheville nestles among the
hills. Truly the student has every OPP
portunty OF feeding on natures
beauty.
a special portion OF the grounds is
allotted TO the girls for their splendid
tennis court and basketball court.
though they have free access TO every
part OF the property. The college
buildings are spacious. comprising
large and handsome class rooms. lee
ture hall. laboratory. gymnasium and
n library for the students special bene-
III, distinct from that used by the stan.
In Connection with the college there
Is preparatory house where the chill
dren are prepared for entrance into
the academic department OF 81. Gene
vieve's. and where boys under twelve.
receive preliminary instruction. The
courses OF study offered by the col
lcSe 10 students wishing 10 take their
degree are varied ard interesting and
the training in each department
thorough. The sisters endeavor to
combine the comforts and refinement
of home with a healthy and vigorous
school life, and &c give to their pupils
that cachet Of distinction which re-
| suits from the union of intellectual
! development and moral culture.