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HOPE College , HDLLilND, M I CHIEKNj o

l887-’88. \t• • — »

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HOLLAND, MICH. WM. n. UOGERS, BOOK AND JOB PUINTEB.

1888.

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VACATION. T h e First .Term contains lit weeks. T h e S e c o n d T e r m contains T h e T h i r d T e r m contains

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THE COUNCIL. EX-OFFICIO. = R kv . C iias. Scott , D. D . , ELECTED ■

President of the College.

MEMBERS.

S’ K.OM 0-BlSrEE,JLIj 3S-1ST013.

NAMES. R e v . W m . .1 .

RESIOEXCBS. TERMS EXPIRE. O (( T a y lo r ,D.

D., N e w a r k , N . J., R e v . G. H. M a n d e v i l l e , D . D . , N e w Y o r k City, N . Y . , R e v . .Ia s . F . Z w e m e r , A l t o n , la., Is a a c C a p p o n , Holland, Mich., A r e n d V isscher, Holland, Mich., •I. C . B eniiaji, M . D., H u d s o n , N . Y., FOaOMI CliJLSSIS O F

R e v . P e t e r .Mo e r d y k e , R e v . T iiojias VV^. .Io n e s ,*

G r a n d R a p i d s , Mich., Mich.,

Holland,

R e v.P eter D e Pr e e ,

D osker,

1889. 1890. 1891. 1892. 1893.

MICIII<3-.A.1T.

yEioixt C L A S S I S O F 3-E,A.3srr> e ,i -v e e ,.

R e v .H e n r y

1888.

G r a n d R a p i d s , .Mich., Holland, Mich.,

1888. 1888. ’ 1889. 1889.

FU.OM CI1.A.SSIS O F H:OIjI<A.1TI3.

R e v . P e t e r L e p e i .t a k , R e v . D irk B r o e k ,

Overi.sel, M i c h . , Holland, Mich.,

I890. IS90.

FSt,01*£ CliJLSSIS O F IO"WJL.

R e v .A le B u u r s m a , R e v . VVili.iam .Mo e r d y k ,

O r a n g e C i t y , la., Pella, la.,

1891. ■

1891.

FiiOM CLA-SSrS O F ILIillTOIS.

R e v . J o h n . S. .Io r a l m o . n, R e v . W. m . H . P h r a n e r ,

N o r w o o d P.irk, III., I r v i n g P a r k , III.,

1892. 1892.

FE,OM CIjA-SSIS o f "WISCOlSrSIlT.

R e v . J o h n B r o e k ,R e v . B a l s t e r V a n E ss ,

M i l w a u k e e , Wis., R o s e l a n d , Ili.,

i893. i893.

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OFFICERS OF COUNCIL. V

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Ruv. P e t e r L epei .t a k ,

President,

Vice President.^

R e v . WtLi,iA.M M o e r d y k ,

R e v . P piter M o e r d y k e ,

Secretary. Treasurer.

Isaac U a p p o x ,E sq .,

COMMITTEES OF COUNCIL.' E X ECUTIVE COMMITTEE. P res .C h a s .Sco tt . C h a i r m a n . R e v .D irk B rop:k ,Secretary. R e v .P p;t b r M o e r d y k e , R e v .T h o m a s W . J o n e s , Isaac C a p p o n , E sq .

I N V E S T M E N T C O M M I T ' i ’E E .

(In c h .arge o f t h e f u n d s o f t h e C o u n c i l . ) A r e n d V isscher , E sq .,

Isaac C a p p o n , E sq .,

P res . C ha bi .es Sc o t t .

H O P E F A R M

COMMITTEE.

(In c h a r g e o f a tract o f lan d , at P o i n t S u p e r i o r , o n M a c a t a w a Bay.) P res . C h a r l e s Scott ,

A r e n d V isscher , E sq .

Isaac C a p p o n , E sq .

‘I D E H O P E . ” Publisher.

M r . R. K a n t e b s , M r .G. V a n Sc h e l v e n ,

Editor.

EDITORIAL COMMITTEE OF COUNCIL.

P ro f . C. D o e s b u r o ,

R e v . D. B r o e k ,

R e v .J o h n V a n d e r M e u l e n .

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FACULTY. R E V . C H A R L E S S C O T T , D. D.,

President, ex-officio.

Professor of Ciiemistry and Natural History. In charge of Mental and Moral Philosophy, History, and Evidences of Christianity. •

C O R N E E i t S D O E S B U R G , A. M.,

Secretary.

Professor of Modern Languages and Literature, and of Art

G E R R I T ,f. K O L L E N , A . M . Professor of Applied Mathematics, Physics, and Political Ecouom3’. In charge of Logic.

H E N R Y B O E R S , A. M . Professor of the English Language and Literature, and Rlietoric.

. J O H N H. K L E I N H E K S E L , A. M . Professor of Mathematics.

J A M E S G. S U T P H E N , A. M .

Professor of the Latin Language and Literature. In charge of Greek, after the First Term.

* R E V . J O H N J. A N D E R S O N , A . M . Professor of the Greek Language and Literature. Sacred Literature.*

* Resigned in Jan.,’88.

In charge of

STUDENTS. S E N I O R CLASS. RESIDENCES.

NAMES.

Henry Geerlings, Henry Harmeling, Foppe Klooster, John Lamar, Martin Ossewaarde, John Van VVestenbiirg, Peter .1. Zwemer,

Holland City, Oo.stburg, Wis., Forest-Grove, Jennison, Holland City, Grand Rapids, Orange City, la..

ROOMS.

At Home. *V.V.H.,4. L. Cats. V. V.H., 7. At Home. C. K. Coates. V.V.H.,20.

J U N I O R CLASS. 'â&#x20AC;&#x2122;Henry Hospers, Jr., Herbert G. Keppel, Albert Knooihuizen, Gelmer Kniper, Tennis W . Muilenburg, William Stegeinan, Anthony M. Van Duine, Dirk J. Werkraaii,

Orange City, la., J. Panels. Zeeland, L. T. Kanters. N e w Holland, V.V.H.,8. Graafschap, H. Geerlings. Orange City, la., V.V. I-L, 5. N e w Groningen, C. fc. Coates. Kalamazoo, V.V. H., 16. Hull, la., R, E. Workman.

S O P H O M O R E CLASS. Dirk L. Betten, William H. Bruins, Clinton L. Dayton, Martin Flipse, Herman S. Juisteina, Han-y Kremers, James Ossewaarde, Albert J. Rooks, Isaac Van Katnpen,

Orange City,Ia., J.Van den Bei ge. Brandon, Wis., G. T. Huizinga. Berlin, J. Kramer. Cedar Grove, Wis., V.V. H., 2. Grand Haven, J. Van den Berge. Holland City, At Home. Zeeland, J.Van den Berge. East Holland, W m . Rooks. Grand Rapids, Kremers & Bangs.

F R E S H M A N NAJIES.

CLASS.

KESIDENCES.

Fannie A. Steffen.^, Gerrit H. Albers, Herman J. Betten, Daniel G. Cook, Richard Gleysteen, Gilbert G. Haan, Henry J. Luidens, John Nordhuis, Adrian Pieters, Dirk F. Plasmaii, John Sietseraa, John M. Van der Meulen, Jurry Winter, ■

ROOMS.

At Home." Holland City, U. DeVries. Overisel, Or.ange City,la. ,J.Van den Berge. ’At Home. Holland City, H. Vecliter. Alton, la., V. V. H., 18. Vriesland, V.V. H., 14. North Holland, .1. A. Brouwer. Grand Haven, At Home. Holland City, At Home. Holland, J. Kramei-. Coopersville, At Home. Ebenezer, ’ At Home. Holland City,

SUMMARY. 7

Seniors, Juniors, Sophomores, Freshmeif,

8‘ 9 13

Total,

ADMISSION. For admission into the Freshman Class, a full certificate of graduation from the Grammar School Department is re quired; or an examination in the studies pursued in that D e partment; or in what the Faculty shall deem an equivalent. For admission into any advanced class of the Institution, it will be necessary for the applicant to pass an examination in the studies previously pursued by the class. If received on conditions, the conditions must be fulfilled before matric ulation.

r COURSE OF STUDY, F R E S H M A N YEAR.

•M athematics .— Wentworth’s Trigonometry.

Geometry

and

Plane

L a n g ua g e and L iterature.— Siiplee’s Trench on Words; English Literature begun.

Latin.— Du Amicitia, Harper's Edition; Horace Harper's Edition; Antiquities; Composition. Greek.— Goodwin’s Herodotus and Thucydides; Good win’s Grammar; Jones’s Gr,pek Composition; Antiquities. Mulder’s History of Dutch Literature; Jager’s Derivation of Dutch Words; Essays, and 1 ranslations.^

E hetoric.— Essays, Subjects outlined; Elocution. iZ/OTOiSY.— Pennell’s Roman History; Anderson’s N e w General History, 1st part; An atlas of Classical and Medisev.al Geography.

N atural Soienoe.— DvAXox's. Comprehensive' Physi ology; Packard’s Zoology, Briefer Course. Sacred L iterature.— CnAmon's Harmony of the Gos pels. S O P H O M O R E YEAR. 3 [ athematigs . — Wentworth’s Spherical Trigonometry; Olney’s General Geometry and Calculus. Wentworth’s Sur veying and Navigation. •

■La n g ua g e and L iterature.— English. — Welsh.

DevelopineiU of Eng. Literature and Language,

TjA T in .— Tacitus, G i n n

Orations,

Harper's Edition;

Greek. —

and

Heath's

Cicero

Edition;

Composition; Literature.

Lysias; Boise’s Homer; Jebb’s Literature.

M o d e r n .— Whitney's Practical French Grammar; Worman’s German Grammar; Deutsches Lesebuch, 1. Theil.

R hetoric.— Essays; Original Speeches; Debate.s; Elocu tion.

H istory.— Anderson’s N e w General History, 2nd part; Special Studies in History. N aturae

Science.— Remsen’.s Chemistry,

Briefer

Course.

S.'iCRED L iterature.— Inivodnction to the Scriptures. JUNIOR

YEAR.

J/kmAJL-ir/C'S.— Calculus. 01 instecl’sNatural Philosophy.

L a n g ua g e and L iierature.— Jjatin.— Philosophy of Cicero; Academics or Tusculan Disputations, Harper's Edition; Plautus or Terence, Chase a n d Stuart's Edition. Greek. —

Dyer’s Apology and Crito; D ’ooge’s Antigone.

M o d e r n .— Whitney's Practical French Grammar, (con tinued); Choix de Contes; Worraan’s German Grammar, (continued); Deutsches Le.sehnch, 2. Theil.

R hetoric.— Bascom’s Philosophy of Rhetoric; Debates; Essays, and Discussion; Delivery of Original Speeches; R a y m o n d ' s Orator’s Manual.

C A T A L O G U E O F H O P E COLLEGE.

H istory.— A n d e r s o n ’s N e w G e n e r a l H i s t o r y , 2 n d part, (continued); Lectures on the Constitution a n d History of the U n i t e d State.s. N atural Science.— C l i c m i s t r y , ( A n a l y s i s , etc.) o n e t e r m ; W o o d ’s B o t a n y , t w o t e r m s ; B i o l o g y , Sedgtoick and Wilson'.s, Part I. M etaphysics.— P o r t e r ’s E l e m e n t s o f Intellectual S c i e n c e . Sacred Th t e r .vture.— B u t l e r ’s A n a l o g y . ' c

SENIOR 3 1

YEAR.

athe . matics.— O l m s t e d ’.s A s t r o n o m y .

L a n g u a g e and Literature.— Greek.— W a g n e r ’s P h n e d o ; A C o m e d y . 3Iodern.— R o w a n ’s M < i r c e a u x ehoisis; G r o s z m a i i n ’s H a i i d hiicli; L e c t u r e s o n G e r m a n L i t e r a t u r e ; C o m p o s i t i o n s in French and German.

R hetoric.— E s s a y s , D e l i v e r y o f O r i g i n a l S p e e c h e s . I^OCIC.—

McCosh.

E thics.— V V a y l a n d ’s M o r a l S c i e n c e . H istory.— G u i z o t ’s H i s t o r y o f Civilization. N atural Science.— D a n a ’s C l a s s - B o o k o f G e o l o g y . P olitical Science.— W a y l a n d ’s Political E c o n o m y , ( C h a p i n ) ; L e c t m e s o n Civ i l G o v e r n m e n t .

Sacred Thterature .— L e c t u r e s o n E v i d e n c e s o f C h r i s tianity.

FACULTY. P rof. C H A R L E S

S C O T T , D. D.,

Fresklent, ex-officio.

P rof. C O R N E L I S D O E S B U R G , Modern Languages, and Art.

A. M.,

P r o f . G E R R I T J. K O L L E N , A . M . , Natural Philosophy, and Astronomy. In charge of Civil Government, and Didactics. P rof. H E N R Y B O E R S , A . M., English and Rhetoric. P r o f . J O H N H . K L E I N H E K S E L , A . M . , Secretary. .Mathematics. In charge of Botany, and Physical Geography. P rof. J A M E S G . S U T P H E N , A . M . , Latin, and Roman History. P r o f .J O H N

J. A N D E R S O N , A . M . ,

(^resigned.)

Greek and Greek History.

M I S S S A R A H E . S A T T E R T H W A I T E , A . B., Temporary Teacher of Latin and Greek.

J O H N B . N Y K E R K , A . B., Tutor, and Instructor in Vocal Music.

M R S . C. V A N R A A L T E G I L M O R E , Lady Assistant and Matron. P rof. P A T R O C L U S A . L A T T A , In charge of the Normal Department,

T H E FACULTY, In charge of Religious Instruction.

P r o f . G errit J. K o l l e n ,Librarian. P e t e r J. Z w e . mer, H e n r y J. L u i de ns ,

j-Assistant Librarians.

T eunis W . M u i l e n b u r g , Chorister. P e t e r Sw a r t , Organist. B e r n a r d B lo es ien da al , Janitor.

“B ” CLASS. NAMES.

RESIDENCES.

r o o m s

G. Dalman. Aggie Hofma, Vriesland, Prof. Kollen. .Jennie Kollen, Overisel, G. Dalman. Cornelia S. Van der Meulen, Ebenezer, At Home. N e w Groningen, Egbert Boone, Mrs. Schols. Jamestown, Dirk De Kleine, A. Scliouten. Vriesland, Cornelius G. Haan, G. Ter Beek. Beaverdara, Henry Huizenga, V.V.H., 13. Foreston, I I I . , Wirtje T. .Janssen, V.V.H., 12. Kalamazoo, Albert Kuiper, II. D Cook. Vriesland, Reuben Maurits, H. D. Cook. Marion, N. Y., .John J. Mersen, J. Koning. Vriesland, William Miedema, V.V.H., 15. Oregon, 111., .John Schaefer, .1. Koning. Fulton, III., .James Sterenberg, At Home. Holland City, .John H. B. Te Roller, , 1 . Van den Berge. Wilhelmus V. Te Winkel, Alto, Wis., At Home. Albert H. G. Van den Berg, Holland City, At Home. Holland City, Henry Van der Ploeg, V.V.H., 3. Grand Rapids, Martin Van Duinen, At Home. Holland City, • John Vennema, H. U. Cook. Vriesland, Martin Verhage, .1. Koning. Roseland, III., William Zoethout, ((C ” CLASS. Mamie De Vries, Eftie Doornink, H. Harriet Hansen, Maria H. Huizenga, Julia J. Johnson, Maud R. Rogers, Mattie Van Putten, Asa Bonthuis, ' Albert Borst, George C. Dangremond, William Dehn,

Holland City, , At Home. Grand Rapids, Prof. H. E. Dosker. At Home. Holland, At Home. Holland City, At Home. Holland City, At Home. Holland City, At Home. Holland City, C. K. Coates. Roseland, 111., J. Panels. Zeeland, East Saugatuck, H. J. Pietenpol. Holland City, At Home.

c a t a i -o

G u k o f h o p b c o l T/KG k .

NAMES.

RKSTDEXCES.

John L. De Jonji, Cornelius De Jong, Ralph R. De Vries, Klaas J. Dijkema, Arthur H. Farley, A. (J. V. K. Gilmore, Edgar L. Jones, John Kloosterman, Charles H. McBride, Henry A. Meengs, Seine J. Menning, Henry J. Pietenpol, Aalt Roelofs, Henry Sluyter, Peter Swart, Petei- Tanis, G. Wakker Toren, Gerrit 'ryss*^) Arthur Van Duren, Isaac'A. Van Heulen, Albert Van Keiinpema, William G. Van Kersen, Zachary Veldhuis, Gerrit A. Wanrooy,

ROOMS.

Roseland, 111., U. De Vries. Zeeland, J. Koning. Zeeland, Mrs. Dokter. Fulton, 111., C. K. Coates. Holland City, At Home. Holland City, At Horae. Holland City, At Home. Zeeland, Mrs. Dokter. Holland City, At Home. Holland City, At Horae. Alton, la.. W . H . , 17. Holland City, At Home. Drenthe, H. J. Pietenpol. Holland City, At Home. Roseland, III., U. De Vries. ■Roseland, 111., H. Vechter. Holland City, At Home. Fernwood, 111., Mrs. V. d. Ploeg. Holland City, At Home. East Saugatuck, E. Winter. N e w Groningen,, At Horae. Roseland, III., G. T. Huizenga. Overisel,' U. De Vries. Holland City, At Home.

UNCLASSIFIED. Leila E. McBride, William Lamoreux, Sherman Munger,

Holland City, Holland City, Denison, ti

Isabella G. Steffens, Clara R. Van Dyk, Agnes Van Hovcn, Jacob Alberti,

At Horne. At Home. G. S. Bright.

D ” CLASS. Holland City, ■Muskegon, Vriesland, Holland City,

At Horae. Prof. Steffens. J. Visscher. , At Home.

__________

ROOMS.

RESIDENCES.

NAMES.

Otto Augustine, Benjamin Bosnian, Kestin W . Coates, Cornelius Dekkter, leke De Vries, Francis E. Doesburg, James V. Kiekintveld, Benjamin A. Mulder, Chai les Mulder, Henry O p ’t Holt, Jacob Tempel, James Troxel, Henry Van der Lei, Peter Vennema, Lane Vissers, John M. Van Zoeren, Henry Walkotte,

H. Te Roller. Grand Rapids, At Home. Holland City, At Home. Holland City, U. De Vries. Zeeland. Mrs. Nibbelink. Drenthe, At Horae. Holland City, At Horae. Holland City, At Home. Holland City, At Home. Holland City, Mrs. Nibbelink. Drenthe, Mrs. V. d. Ploeg. Fulton, 111., At Home. Holland City, Mrs. V. d. Ploeg. Fulton, 111., At Home. Holland City, At Horae. Holland City, H. Geerlings. Vriesland, Mrs. Schols. Drenthe,

SUMMARY. “ A ” Class “ B ” Class “ C ” Class “D

Class

Unclassified, 106

Total, College,

Seminary, Total, in the Institution

148

N O R M A L DEPARTMENT. During the last year, it has been decided by tlie Council to open a Normal Department. This is not designed to take the place of the regular Course, but to give to the students a choice of needed Normal studies, in lieu of certain others. Continuing to educate, it is proposed to adapt that education to the art of teaching. Prof. Latta will enter upon his duties in the month of March, and will open a .Summer School in July and August. Among the text books to be used are Page’s Theory and Practice of Teaching, and White’s Elements of Pedagogy. This Department will develop more fully as circumstances shall permit.

ADMISSION. For admission into the “ D ” Class, a common school edu cation is required in the branches pursued in that year. The better their previous training, the more easily and profitably can pupils enter upon the Grammar School course. For admission into any advanced class of the Institution, it will be necessary for the applicant to pass an examination in the studies, previously pursued by the class. If received on conditions, the conditions must be fulfilled before matric ulation.

PROBATION. N e w students, in either .Department, remain on probation for one term, at the expiration of which, if their course prove satisfactory, they are admitted to matriculation in the usual manner.

COURSE OF STUDY. FIRST YEAR, " 0 " CLASS. R eading , E tc .— National Fourth Reader; Penmanship; Harrington’s Graded Spelling Book, Part II.

G e o q u a p h y .— Harper’s School Geography, Michigan Edition. _ .M athematics .— Olney’s Practical Arithmetic.

L a n g ua g e .— English.— Reed and Kellogg’s Graded Lessons in English.

R hetoric.— Written Essays through the year; Declama tions.

H istory.— Barne.s’s United States History.

SECOND YEAR, "C" CLASS. R eading , E tc .— National Fifth Reader; Penmanship; Westlake’s 3,000 Words; Dictation Exercises. M athematics .— Davies’s Intellectual Arithmetic; Went worth & Hill’s Arithmetic; Sprague’s Rapid Addition; Bry ant and Stratton’s Common School Book-keeping, {single entry.)

L ang ua g e .— English.— Reed and Kellogg’s Higher Lessons in English. Latin. —

tic Heath's

Six weeks Preparation for reading Caesar, G i n n Caesar, G i n n & Heath's N e w Edition.

Edition;

M o d e r n . — Van Dalen’s Dutch Grammar; Van Dutch Exercises.

Dalen’s

C A T A L O G U E O F H O P E COLLEGE.

R hetoric.— Essays, and Declamations, (continued).

THIRD YEAR “ B ” CLASS.

R eading, E tc.— Selections; Penmanship, and Drawing. M athematics.— Wentworth’s Complete Algebra to Lo garithms; Steele’s Astronomy, with the use of Globes; Bry ant & Stratton’s Common School Book-keeping, {double entry).

.La n g ua g e .—

■

English.— FL&rt's, Latin. —

Rhetoric; Analysis of Sentences.

Caesar; Cicero’s Orations; Jones’s Latin Exer

cises. Greek. — Whiton’s Preparation for Xenophon; Goodwin’s Grammar, and the Anabasis. ,, M o d e r n . — Van Dalen’s Dutch Grammar, and Exerci.ses, (continued.)

R hetoric.— Essays and Declamations, (continued). H istory.— Smith’s Greek History, (abridged). “ Special.— In place of Latin and Greek: Whitney’s Prac tical French Grammar; Wornian’s German Grammar; Worman’s German Reader.

EOURJH YEAR “ A

CLASS.

H ra wing.M athematics .— W'entworth’s Algebra; Wentworth’s Geometry (in part). Natural Philosophy, revised.

.Peck’s

Ganot,

L a n g ua g e .— English. — Latin. —

cises.

Parsing Milton’s Paradise Lost,

Sprague.

Cicero’s Orations; Virgil; Jones’s Latin Exer .

Greek.— Goodwin’s Grammar; Jones’s Greek Composition.

Anabasis and Hellenica;

Modern.— Syntax, (Dutch); Practical Exercises; Trans lations.

R hetoric.— Hart’s Rhetoric, Essays; “ The Excelsiora,” published by the Class.

Declamations;

H istory.— Anderson’s English History. -Civil G overnment .— Young’s Government Class Book. D idactics.— Lectures on the Art of Teaching. P hysiology and H ygiene.— Steele’s. ° ^Special.— Whitney’s Practical French Grammar; Worman’s German Grammar, and Reader, (continued). ''N o t e .— Religious Instruction is given by the Faculty in all the Classes.

Special attention is given, during the whole of the Pre paratory Course, to the grammars of the Languages studied. For those who pursue only English studies or who design stopping at the end of the “A ” "year, the Faculty provide such additional branches, as seem most expedient and prof itable. Those generally make better progress, whose time is fully occupied in the work of the School.

'MEET OF T h EOUGI. “T he W estern T heological Seminary of R eformed Church in A merica."

the

RE-OPENED DECEMBER 4th, 1884.

Tlfe fir.st Cornmeiicement of the Seminary w.as lield, on the evening of April 29, 1886, on which occasion Mr. Dirk Scholten received the usual professorial certificate. " The (Teneral Synod, of 1885, not only assigned a corporate name as above to the Department, but constituted for the same a separate “ Board of Superimendents,” distinct from the Council. This new Board met for the first time, and was duly organized, July, 1886. Rev. Chas. Scott was elected President, and Rev. P. iVLoerdyke, Secretary. At the same meeting Rev. FI. E. Dosker, of Grand Haven, Mich., was appointed Lector, for one year, in the Seminary, according to resolution of the last General Synod. The ap pointment was accepted. He was reappointed in April, 1887. Revs. P. Lepeltak, ,J. F. Zwenier, and G. H. Mandeville arc a Committee of Synod, “to raise a permanent endowment for the chair of Biblical Languages and Exegesis; and also to secure funds to pay the Lector.” The Theological y.ear extends from the first Wednesday in September to the last Wednesd-ay in April. A Committee of the Board will meet on the first Tuesday in September, of e.ach year, for the admission of students. The recitation rooms of the Seminary are on the second floor of the Oggel House.

B oard

Superintendents .

KX-OFFICIO. R e v . C has .Scott , D . D . ,

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P r e s i d e n t of t h e C o l l e g e .

F R O M THE SYNOD OF N E W YORK. R e v . D avid C ole , D . b . ,

Yonkers, N. Y.

F R O M THE SYNOD OF ALBANY.

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. E d w a r d A . C ollier,D . D . ,

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Kinderhook, N. Y.

FROM THE SYNOD OF N E W BRUNSWICK. R e v . E. T anjore C o r w i n , D . D.,

Millstone, N. J.

B’ R O M THE SYNOD OF CHICAGO. R e v .P. L e pe ltak ,

R e v . P. -Mo e r d y k e ,

- G r a n d Rapids, Mich.

R e v . B alster V a n E ss,

O v e r i s e l , Mich'.

Ro.seland,

111.

Irving Park,

111.

R ev . V V m . II. P h k a n e r , ‘ -

F R O M THE CLASSIS OF HOLLAND. R

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V an

der

eulen,

Ebenezer, Mich.

F R O M THE CLASSIS OF GRAND RIVER. R e v . E gbert W

inter ,

G r a n d Rapids, Mich.

F R O M THE CLASSIS OF MICHIGAN.

R ev . a . V e n n e m a , . K a l a m a z o o , ' Mich. ' P R O M THE CLASSIS OF ILLINOIS. R ev .Sa m u e l L. G a m b l e , .

Pekin,

111.

South Holland,

111.

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FROM THE CLASSIS OP WISCONSIN.

R ev ..1 . V a n I I o u T E N ,

FROM THE CLASSIS OF IOWA. R e v . A le B u u r s m a ,

O r a n g e C i t y , la.

FACULTY. REV. N I C H O L A S M. STEFFENS, 0. D. Professor of Didactic and Polemic Theology. In charge of Hebrew, and Old Testament Exegesis. Biblical Criticism, and Practical Theology. • REV. H E N R Y E. D O S K E R , A. M. Lector. In charge of New Testament Exegesis, Historical Theology, Sacred Geography, and Archaeology.

STUDENTS. S E N I O R CLASS. NAMES.

RESIDENCES.

Gerrit J. Hekhiiis, Albert Van den Berg, Peter Wayenberg,

ROOMS.

Holland, At Home. South Holland, III., ,V.V.H., II. Orange City, la.; V.V.H., 6.

M I D D L E CLASS. Ralph Bloemendaal, Albert H. Strabbing,

Cedar Grove, Wis., Holland City,

H. Vechter. At Home.

T o t a l , 5.

All of the above students are graduates (and have the •degree of A. B.) from Hope College.

COURSE OF STUDY. J U N I O R YEAR.

E xeqetigal Theology and H ermeneutics .— Rudinionts of Hebrew; Genesis, Messianic Prophecies. TexU books.— Green’s Hebrew Grammar; Hebrew Bible. N e w Tes tament Greek; Exegesis of portions of the N e w Testament. Textbooks.— McClelland’s Manual; Winer’s Grammar; Rob inson’s Harmony of the Gospels. Westcott and Hort’s Greek N e w Testament; Biblical Archaeology, and Sacred Geography, (Barrow’s Handbook). H is'orical i Theology .— Kurtz’s Sacred History. P ractical Theology .— Homiletical Exercises. M I D D L E YEAR.

E xegetical Theology a nd H ermeneutics .— Hebrew Etymology and Syntax; Studies in Prophetical Theology; Hebrew Poetry; Cursory reading of Historical Books; Bibli cal Criticism, (Old Test.); KeiTs Manual; Studies in the Epistles of Paul. H istorical tures.

Theology .— Kurtz’s Church History; Lec

Systematical Theology .— Introduction to Dogmatic Theology; History of the Science; Theology proper; Anthro pology, and Christology.— Woodbridge’s Analysis; Lectures. P ractical Theology .— Homiletical Exercises, con tinued; Pastoral Theology.— Shedd’s Manual.

SENIOR YEAR.

E xegetical Theology and H ermeneutics.— Hebrew continued; Aramaic; Studies in Prophetical Theology, and in Poetry; Cursory reading; Reading by sight; N e w Testa ment Exegesis, continued; Biblical Criticism, (Old Testa ment).— Keil’s Manual. ' H istorical tinued.

Theology .— Ecclesiastical History, con

Systematic Theology .— Soteriology, Ecclesiology, Eschatology. Apologetics. Ethics. Review of the entire system. P ractical Theology .— Homiletical Exercises and Pas toral Theology, continued; Catecbetics, and Church Govern ment. All the Classes combined.— Essays on various topics; Polemical and Irenical Discussions.

M iscellaneous Information . C O U R S E O F STUDY. In the College Department, there iS(,a partial rather than a special course. Studies may be omitted, but as yet otheis have not been substituted, and such a partial course entitles only to a certificate, not to a diploma. Most of the students seek what is called “ a liberal or clas sical education,” but a “ partial” or “ elective” course is of fered to all who so desire, and facilities are furnished through the regular instructors. German and French, or Drawing a,nd Painting, can be studied at any^time, as also the branches generally called “ .scientific.” In 1878, the Institution was opened to women. At once several young ladies availed themselves of the privilege, and their nnniber has been steadily increasing. They enter the regular classes, and attend the same lectures and recitations as the young men. Their homes will be with approved fam ilies in tlie city. SCHOOL YEAR. The Scholastic Tear, of forty weeks, begins on the third Wednesday in Sepl ember, and ends with the General C o m mencement on the fourth Wednesday in June. The Winter and the Spring vacations are fixed by the General Faculty. (See the Calendar).

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EXAMINAJTONS.

The Yearly Examinations, before the Council or its Committee, begin on the third Wednesday in June. At

Other times, Special examinations may be held, and passed upon by the respective Faculties, subject to the approval of Council or to a re-examination, if so desired. DISCIPLINE. The Rules o f Order are few and simple. In general, if the students do not improve their time and opportunities, or do not conduct themselves in a respectful and orderly man ner, their connection with tlie Institution will be suspended. R E L I G I O U S SERVICES. Ihe exercises of each day begin with prayer in the Col lege Chapel, at 8 o’clock, a . m . On the Sabbath, every student is expected to worship reg ularly with one of the churches in the citj' or vicinity, unless excused by the President. > Religious Instruction is regularly given in all the classes, and is, like the other studies, in charge of the Faculty. Although Hope College is denominational, and is under the patronage and support of the Reformed Church in Atnerica, yet. by the law of its incorporation, it can have no “religious test.” The doors are open, and welcome is given to all who submit to its scholastic regulations. As a Chris tian school, however, it inculc.ates gospel truths, and demands a consistent moral character and deportment. L I B R A R Y , ETC. A L i b r a r y of over 6,000 volumes, and a R e a d i n g R o o m , are free for the use of the students. Books and papers are constantly being added. Improved accommodations have recently been provided. Tlie Laboratory, Cabinet, a n d Philosophical A p p a r a t u s are adapted to the use of the recitation, or lecture-rooms. They are gradually being made larger and more complete. It is to be hoped that Maps, Charts, Instruments, and Speci mens of Natural History, as well as books, will be donated by the graduates and friends of the Institution.

SOCIETIES, ETC., The Literary Societies, viz., the Meliphone and the Fra足 ternal, have now been maintained for years, and offer decided advantages to their respective members; and materially aid in the attainment of that culture, which it is the object of this school to promote. In 1886, a new literary society, called the TJlfilas Club, was organized. *The object of this club is to secure foi its members greater proficiency in the use of the Holland language. The Y. M. C. A., a society of nearly eighty members, has carried on its work with much interest and activity. Connected with the Institution, a religious weekly is pub足 lished, called D e H o p e . It is the organ of the College. A Course o f features is of almost yearly occurrence, usually at the invitation of one of the societies, and with the approval and financial aid of the Executive Committee.

MUSIC. is provided for in the Grammar School. N o charge is made for this. Lessons in Instrumeixtal M u s i c can be secured at the expense of the pupil. Vocal M u s i c

EXPENSES. Holland is surrounded by a rich agricultural region, and the cost of living is comparatively cheap. Good board may be had in families of the city, for from two to three dollars per week; and w i t h o u t f u r n i s h e d r o o m s at corresponding rates. There are seventeen rooms in Van Vleck Hall, in the se足 lection of which students for the ministry have the prefer足 ence. These are furnished in part, and bear a charge of five dollars a year. As yet, no tuition fees have been charged, but every student must pay the Treasurer, in advance, an incidental fee of five dollars per terra.

T h e g r a d u a t i o n fee is five d ollars a n d tlie c o s t o f t h e diploma. N o other charges are m a d e . F o r b o o k s , c l o t h i n g , w a s h i n g , fuel, lights, travel, etc., t h o s e i n t e r e s t e d c a n b e s t m a k e t h e e s t i m a t e s . T h e enti re expense need not exceed $200 per a n n u m . L O C A T I O N , ETC. H o l l a n d C i t y is a c e n t r a l p o i n t o n t h e C h i c a g o a n d W e s t M i c h i g a n R a i l w a y , a n d o n t h e O h i o a n d M i c h i g a n R . R . (to Tol e d o ) , ninety miles north of N e w Buffalo, twenty-five miles south-west of G r a n d Rapids, a n d m i d w a y b e t w e e n Al l e g a n a n d G r a n d H a v e n . It is t h e r e f o r e m o s t d e s i r a b l y located, h a v i n g b o t h lan d - a n d w a t e r c o m m u n i c a t i o n s , a n d b e i n g n e a r t h e s h o r e o f L a k e M i c h i g a n , w i t h w h i c h it is d i r e c t l y c o n n e c t e d b y M a c a t a w a B a y , itself a b e a u t i f u l s h e e t o f w a t e r . T h e College Buildings a r e e i g h t in n u m b e r . T h e l a rgest is V a n V l e c k Hal l , m a i n l y d e v o t e d to S t u d e n t s ’ r o o m s , a n d the Library. T h e g r o u n d s are beautifully located o n a C a m p u s o f e i g h t e e n acres, wel l s h a d e d w i t h n a t i v e trees, a n d a n n u a l l y i m p r o v i n g in a p p e a r a n c e . REMARKS. It will b e s e e n t h a t a t p r e s e n t w e h a v e t h r e e D e p a r t m e n t s in o p e r a t i o n , a n d d u l y o r g a n i z e d . ^ O u r L i b r a r y is r a p i d l y i n c r e a s i n g in t h e n u m b e r o f v o l u m e s a n d in va l u e . It h a s a l r e a d y o u t g r o w n t h e r o o m s a s s i g n e d it, a n d r e q u i r e s m o r e a m p l e q u a r t e r s . A L i b r a r y b u i l d i n g is o n e o f o u r p r e s s i n g necessities. W i t h a s p a c i o u s , fire-proof r o o m , t h e c ollection w o u l d b e s a f e a n d ser v i c e a b l e . E v e r y y e a r there are m a d e additions of valuable works, w h i c h it w o u l d b e difficult a n d e x p e n s i v e t o replace. W h o will s e e t h a t t h e y h a v e p r o v i d e d for t h e m a s a f e a n d c h e e r f u l r o o m , w h e r e t h e y c a n b e c o n s u l t e d , a n d th e i r p r e c i o u s t r e a s u r e s m a d e us e f u l t o o u r s t u d e n t s ? A n e w builditig for recitation r o o m s a n d s i m i l a r p u r p o s e s is also a g i e a t d e s i d e r a t u m , a n d it w o u l d b e a m o s t d e c i d e d

S t e p in a d v a n c e , if s u c h a H a l l s h o u l d a d o r n o u r b e a u t i f u l Campus. ■ A n a n n u a l C i r c u l a r o r C a t a l o g u e will b e p u b l i s h e d a b o u t t h e m i d d l e o f e a c h s c h o o l yea r . T h e f u n d s o f t h e I n s t i t u t i o n n e e d m u c h to b e i n c r e a s e d . B e s i d e s t h e gifts o f t h e c h u r c h e s a n d o f f r i e n d s f r o m y e a r t o y e a r ( m a i n l y f o r s u p p o r t ) , it is t h e tru s t a n d p r a y e r o f t h o s e w h o k n o w t h e n e e d s o f “ H o p e , ” t h a t t h e Legacies o f t h e p i o u s m a y b e g i n t o b u i l d it u p for G o d , j u s t as t h e y h a v e b e s t o w e d s o m a n y t h o u s a n d s o n Y a l e , P r i n c e t o n , U n i o n , etc., m a k i n g t h e m w h a t t h e y are to-day.

ALUMNI. 1SG6. NAMES.

OCCUPATION.

A l e Buursrna, Gerrit D a n g r e m o n d , W i l l i a m B. Gilmore, Peter Moerdyke, William Moerdyk, W i l l i a m A . Shields, Prof. John W . T e Winkel, H a r m Whitman,

PR E S E N T RESIDENCES.

Clergyman, O r a n g e C i t y , la. Clergyman, East Saugatuck,Mich. [Clergyman.] * A p r i l 2 4 , 1884. Clergyman, G r a n d Rapids, Mich. Clergyman, Pella, la. Photo-Artist, M a c o m b , 111. Clergyman, Alto, W i s . [Clergyman.] * A p r i l .3 0 , 1 8 7 0 . 1867.

Gerrit Bolks, J a m e s D e Pree, E n n e J. H e e r e n , R e v . J o h n Huizenga, Albert T. Huizenga, D i r k B. K . V a n Raaltc,J

Merchant, Clergyman, [Missionary.] Clergyman, Teacher, Merchant,

M a u r i c e , la. S i o u x C e n t e r , la. *Ocl. 15 , 1 8 7 8 . Holland, Neb. Be a v e r d a m , Mich. Holland, Mich.

1868.

H a r m Borgers, J o h n Broek, G e r r i t .1 . K o l l e n , Gerrit V a n d e Kreeke, R e v . W i l l i a m Visscher, ‘

C l e r g y m a n , Greenleafton, Minn. Clergyman, Milwaukee, Wis. Professor, Holland, Mich. Merchant, Kalamazoo, Mich. [ M i s s ’y S t u d e n t . ] * F e b . 11, 1 8 7 2 . 1869.

Evert V a n der Hart, Clergyman, A. W i l s o n V a n D e r Veer, Merchant, William V a n Pntten,| Physician,

Rochester, N. Y. D a v e n p o r t , la. Holland, Mich.

1870.

H e n r y K . Boor, W i l l i a m B. D e B e y , [ Peter D e Bruyn, J o h n A . D e Spelder, Prof. Charles E. Jones, J a m e s F. Z w e m e r ,

Clergyman, Physician, Clergyman, Clergyman, Physician, Clergj'man,-

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Maurice, Chicago, Rochester, N. O r a n g e City, Albany, N. Alton,

la. 111. Y. la. Y. la.

1871. NAMES.

John Hoffman, Simon Kuypev, Nicholas Neerken, P e t e r D.^Schipjierus, S a m u e l Streng, Jam e s T e n Eyck, William Veenschoten,

OCCUPATION.

P R E S E N T RESIDENCES.

Clymer, N. Y. Clergyman, * S e p t . 1, 1 8 8 2 . [Teacher.] *Jan. 3 , 1 8 8 7 . [Clergyman.] C h i c a g o , 111. Book-keeper, Churchville, P e n n . Clergyman, F a i r v i e w , 111. Lawyer, Greendale, N. Y. Clergyman, 1872.

A r e n d Visscher,

Lawyer,

Holland, Mich.

1873.

E d w i n Bedell, J o h n Hoekje, Josias M e u l e n d y k , H e l e n us E. Nies, J.acob V a n Halteren, H a r m V a n der Wart,

Lawyer, Clergyman, Clergyman, Clergyman, Book-keeper, Clergyman,

Albany, N. Y. C a w k e r City, K a n . Fremont, Mich. P a t e r s o n , N . J. Clyde, Kan . H a c k e n s a c k , N , J.

1874.

Cornelius Kriekaard, Joseph G. Millspaugh, H a r m V a n der Ploeg, Cornells W a b e k e ,

Clergyman. Physician, Clergyman, [Clergyman.]

D a n f o r t h , 111. Garfield, D a k . Vriesland, M i c h . * F e b . 22, 1 8 8 0 .

1875.

Henricus Baron, L a w r e n c e Dykstra,(j R o b e r t B. D . S i m o n s o n , E v e r t Smits, W i l l i a m V . Steele, J o h n Visscher,

Physician, Forest G rove, Mich. Albany, N. Y. Clergyman, B o w l i n g Green, Mo. Principal, North Loup, Neb. Clergyman, Lawyer, '■ S o m e r v i l l e , N . J. C h i c a g o , 111. A g ’t Chari t i e s , 1876.

H e n r y E. Dosker, F r a n k A. F o r c e ,

Clergyman, ) Holland ( L e c t o r in T h e o . S e m . ) J City. Clergyman, Elmira, Mich.

NAMES.

OCCOPATION.

A l b e r t A . Pfanstielil, Clergyman, Cornells V a n O ostenbrugge,Clergymaii, D o u w e Tnterna, Principal,

P KESENT UESIDENCES.

Columbia, Mo. Troy, Mo. St. J o h n s , M i c h .

1877.

J o h n C. G r o e n e v e k l , L a m b e r t u s Hekhiiis, R e v . M a t t h e w Kolyn, J o h a n n e s Visscher,

Alto, W i s . Clergyman, M i s s i o n a r y , M . D., A r c o t , India. Clergyman, Spring Lake, Mich. Holland, Mich. Teacher, 1878.

H e n r y Boers, Jo h n G. Gebhard, S t e p h e n J. H a r m e l i n g , J o h n H . Kleinheksel,

Professor, Clergyman, Clergyman, Professor,

H o l l a n d Cit y . Mellenville, N . T . Marion, Dak. H o l l a n d City.

1879.

D i r k J. D e B e y , Elias D e Spelder, M . D., K u m a g e Kimura, George Niemeyer, Motoitero Ohgimi, Arne Vennema,

Clergyman, Physician, Clergyman, Clergyman, Clergyman, Clergyman,

Gibbsvillc, W i s . Drenthe, Mich. Tokio, Japan. Cleveland, O. Tokio, Japan. Kalamazoo, Mich.

1880.

W i l l i a m G. Baas, J a c o b P. D e Jong, B e r n a r d J. D e V r i e s , P e t e r M . Elsenius, ' Abel H. Huizenga, A b r a h a m Stegeman, Albert H . Strabbing, J a c o b J. V a n Z a n t e n , F r e d e r i c k J. Z w e m e r , E b e n e z e r V a n d e n Berge,f

Newark, N. Y. E n g l e w o o d , 111. H o l l a n d Cit y . Dentist, * J u l y 20, 1 8 8 1 . N e w Paltz, N . Y . Clergyman, Clergyman, Harrison, Dak. Theo. Student, H o l l a n d Cit y . Theo. Student, C h i c a g o , 111. Clergyman, Grand View, Dak, Theo. Student, Gr. Rapids, Mich. Clergyman, Clergyman,

1881.

G e r r i t J. D i e k e m a ,

Lawyer,

IIIntended studying for the Ministry.

H o l l a n d City.

NAMES.

Charles S. Dutton, John G. Fagg, Rev. Reuse H. Joldersma, Tinis J. Kommers, John Rieraersma, Bastian Smits, John G. Van Hees, Jr., John W. Cross.f

PKESENT RESIDENCES.

OCCUPATION.

Clergyman, Raritan, III. Missionary, , Amoy, China. Clergyman, Grand Rapids, Mich. Clergyman, N e w York City. Clergyman, Rochester, N. Y. Clergyman, Constantine, Mich. Telegrapher, Allegan, Mich.

1882. John W. Bosnian, Gerhard De Jong, Pieter Ihrman, Johannes E. Matzke, Philip T. Phelps, Charles T. Steffen.s, Sarah G. Alcott, Frances F. C. Phelps, (Mrs. J. A. Otte,)

Physician, Kalamazoo, Mich. Clergyman, Blendon,Mich. Clergyman, Waupun, Wis. Univ. Student, • Baltimore, Md. Theo. Student, N. Brunswick,N. J. Chicago, III. Book-keeper, At Home, Holland City. Missionary,

Sio-ke, China.

1883. Evert J. Blekkink, Jacob Dyk, Henry Hulst, • Tametsne Matsda, Albert Oltmans, Rev. John A. Cue, M. D. Dirk Scholten, E. William Stapelkamp,

Clergyman, Lislias Kill, N. Y. Clergyman, Sod us, N. Y. Med. Student, Ann Arbor, Mich. Teacher, Tokio, Japan. Missionary, Nagasaki, Japan. Missionary, Sio-ke,China. Clergyman, Philadelphia, Kan. Clergyman, Grand Haven, Mich.

1884. Simon Hogenboom, Gerrit H. Hospers,

Clergyman, Marion, N. Y. Clergyman, E. Williamson, N.Y.

1885. Gerrit J Hekhuis, John B. Nykerk, Albert Van Den Berg, Peter Wayenberg,

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Theo. Student, Teacher, Theo. Student, Theo. Student,

Holland, Mich. Holland City. Holland City. Hollanil City.

PRESENT RESIDENCES.

OCCOPATION.

NAMES.

fMary E. Alcolt, ) (Mrs. G. J. Diekema,) f Lizzie Phelps,

Holland City.

At Home,

Artes’ Fort, Penn.

Teacher,

1880. Ralph Bloemendaal, W m . .1. Duiker, Peter Holleman, Jeremias Kmidenier, William B. Lammers, John W . E. Visscher,

Theo. Student, ” Holland City. Theo. Student, N. Brunswick,N.J. Med. Student, Ann Arbor, Mich. Theo. Student, Xenia, O. Theo. Student, N.Brunswick,N.J. Med. Student, Ann Arbor, Mich.

1887. Cornelia Cappon, E m m a Kollen, Paul R.Coster, Harman V. S. Peeke, Albertns Pieters, Chas. N. Thew, Samuel M. Zwemer,

At Home, Holland City. Teacher, Orange City, Iowa. Drug Clerk, Holland City. Teacher, Nagasaki, Japan. Teacher, Orange City, Iowa. Law Student, Allegan,Mich. Theo. Student, N. Bnyiswick,N.J.

SUMMARY. A C A D E M I C ALUMN C l e r g y m e n an d Candidates, Theological Students, . . Physicians or M e dical Students, L a w y e r s or L a w Students, Teachers, Otherwi.se Emjiloyed, . Total Alumni, (1860-1887,)

I. •

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G R A M M A R SCHOOL GRADUATES. Total number of graduates (1851-1887,)

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H istorical S k e t c h , F o r m a n y ye a r s , t h e R e f o r m e d (Diitcli) C h u r c h Iiad d e s i r e d t o liave a s c h o o l e s t a b l i s h e d , in t h e v a l l e y o f t h e M i s s i s sippi. T h e w a y h o w e v e r d i d n o t s e e m t o b e o p e n , until, in 1847 a n d 1848, a H o l l a n d C o l o n y W ’a s p l a n t e d in O t t a w a a n d the a djoining counties of M i c h i g a n , m a i n l y t h r o u g h the a g e n c y o f R e v . A . C . V a n R a a l t c , D . ,T)., w h o d e v o t e d h i m self a s s i d u o u s l y t o t h e m o r a l a n d m a t e i ial interests o f t h e e n terprise. T h i s w a s a n e v e n t , w h i c h G o d u s e d a s t h e o r i g i n o f wliat'is n o w H o p e C o l l e g e . A P I O N E E R SCHO O L .

In 1850, R e v . D r . J o h n A . G a r r e t s o n , t h e C o r r e s p o n d i n g

S e c r e t a r y of the B o a r d of D o m e . s t i c Missions, R . C. A., m a d e a visit t o t h e H o l l a n d C o l o n y in M i c h i g a n , a n d , o n his r eturn, d r e w u p t h e p l a n o f a “ H i g h S c h o o l ” in t h a t vicinity, t h e o b ject o f w h i c h s h o u l d be, to p r e p a r e s o n s o f t h e c o l o n i s t s for R u t g e r s C o l l e g e , N . J., a n d also t o e d u c a t e th e i r d a u g h t e r s . I n a c c o r d a n c e w i t h this pla n , a p l o t o f five acres, in t h e village of Holland, w a s d o n a t e d b y Dr. V a n Raalte. M r . W a l t e r R . T a y l o r , o f G e n e v a , N . Y . , w a s a p p o i n t e d to t a k e c h a r g e o f t h e S c h o o l , a n d e n t e r e d u p o n his w o r k in O c t o b e r , 1851. H e b e g a n w i t h a n o i d i n a r y “ D i s t r i c t S c h o o l , ” a n d in it f o r m e d his first L a t i n class. T l i e latter w e a r e to r e g a r d a s t h e g e r m o f a n ecclesiastical A c a d e m y , for it w a s p l a c e d u n d e r t h e c a r e o f t h e C l assis o f H o l l a n d , a n d a s s u c h w a s r e p o r t e d to t h e B o a r d of Education. In 1853, u p o n special a p p l i c a t i o n f r o m S e c r e t a r y G a r r e t s on, t h e G e n e r a l S y n o d t o o k this s c h o o l , ( t h a t is t h e ecclesi astical p a r t o f it,) u n d e r its care, a n d c o m m i t t e d it to t h e

charge of the Board of Education. The Board assumed tlie trust, and has ever since continued to make appropriations for its.support. Mr. Taylor remained until 1854, introducing higher branches, and preparing several students for the Freshman class of Rutgers College. He was succeeded, for about one year, by Rev. F. B. Beidler, of South Bend, In diana. A P P O I N T M E N T O F EEV. J O H N V A N VLECK.

The Boards of Education and Domestic Missions were in structed by the General Synod, in 1854, to unite in support ing a ministei, who could at the same time “preach the Gos pel at Holland, and conduct the instruction of the Academy.” Accordingly, Rev. John Van Vleck, of Shawanguiik, N. Y., was appointed in 1855, upon his graduation from the Theo logical Seminary at N e w B'-unswick. Mr. Van Vleck had rare qualifications for his work. He separated the “ecclesi astical germ” spoken of; used for bis classes the building known as the “Orphan House,” and distinctly called- his school the “Holland Academy.” He began with eigliteen students, two of whom were girls. This number increased to thirty in 1857, and to a few more in 1858 and 1859. During this time Mr. Van Vleck had charge of a preaching service in English In 1857, Mr. Abraham Thompson, of N e w Bruns wick, N. J., was sent as an assistant teacher, and upon his resignation, in 1858, Rev. Giles Van de Wall succeeded him, to give aid in preaching, as well as in the Academy. In 1859, the ill health of Mr. Van Vleck forced him to resign his posi tion. Not only were his labors onerous, but obstacles were placed in his way, trying to a sincere and earnest principal. He had done much to advance tlie school, and is worthy of grateful remembrance on the part of his pupils and others. O

T H K F IKST B U I L D I N G .

The donation of five acres, for school purposes, has already been mentioned. This property was deeded to the General Synod. Additions were made to the plot by purchase, until, in 1859, the premises of the Synod became a beautiful cam-

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pus of sixteen acres. In 185V, about 812,000 had been secured, chiefly through the exertions of Dr. Van Raalte, and a brick edifice erected under the superintendence of M r . Van Vleck, which is now known as “Van Vleck Hall.” The build ing is three stories liigh, besides the basement, and 40x50 feet on the ground. To this house the school was removed, and apart of it was used for a RefeutoVy, and as a residence for the Principal. Beside.s recitation rooms, and a Refec tory, there were 18 chambers for students. A P P O I N T M E N T O F E E V . PHILIP P H E L P S , .IE.

R e v . Pliilip P he lp s, Jr., of Hastings, N . Y., w a s a p p o i n t e d b y the B o a r d of E d u c a t i o n to s u c c e e d M r . V a n V l e c k , a n d e n t e r e d o n his w o r k in the fall of 1859. H e f o u n d thirtythree pupils in attendance. T h e regular organization of the school into classes, a n d s o m e m o r e f o r m a l a n d efficient plan of s u p e r i n t e n d e n c y b y the C h u r c h b e c a m e his first care. S u c cess c r o w n e d his efforts in b o t h respects, a n d t he progr es s of tlie A c a d e m y b e c a m e m o r e m a r k e d . In 1862, the n u m b e r of s tu de nt s w a s forty-five, d iv id ed into “ Classical a n d P r i m a r y , ” a n d in the f o l l o w i n g y e a r the G e n e r a l S y n o d a p p r o v e d of a n d a p p o i n t e d the ‘.‘B o a r d of S up er in te nd en ts . ” T h e R e f e c t o r y w a s discontinued, w h e n M r . P h e l p s t o o k charge. I n the fall of 1862, a n o t h e r d e c i d e d step w a s taken. B y t he a p p r o v a l of t he W e s t e r n Classes, a n d of the S y n o d of C h i c a g o , a “ Collegiate D e p a r t m e n t ” w a s inti'oduced, a n d a “ F r e s h m a n Cla ss ” of t en m e m b e r s vvas f o r m e d . F r o m this t i m e d a t e t he efforts to h a v e a regular C ol le ge incorporated, u n d e r t he l a w s of M i c h i g a n , a n d these efforts c u l m i n a t e d in the Institution as w e h a v e it to-day. T h e B o a r d of S u p u n n t en d e u t s c o n t i n u e d ; the f ou r “ A c a d e m i c ” classes ent er ed in o rd e r u p o n tlieir course; the G e n e r a l S y n o d r e c o m m e n d e d the C o l l e g e in 1864, a n d its e n d o w m e n t in the s u m of $10 0, 0 0 0 ; the collection of f u n d s w a s p ro s e c u t e d w it h success. E a s t a n d W e s t ; n e e d e d steps w e r e taken, a n d just b ef or e the g r a d u a t i o n of t he first class, in 1866, w e r e o r g a n i z e d the “ Cou nc il , ” P r e s i d e n c y , Fac ul ty , a n d D e p a r t m e n t s of Hope

n College. The act of incorporation was completed in the month of M.ay; and the first meeting of the Council assembled in July. In the seven years, since 1859, the n um ber of students had increased from thirty-three to fifty, viz.: in the Academic classes, 23; and in those of the Grammar school, 27. The graduating Senior class contained eight members, who received the title of A. B., at the first.Com mencement, July 17, 1866. TEACHERS.

In the summer of 1861, Rev. Giles Van De Wall resiuned, and accepted a pastoral charge in South Africa. Several students aided the principal during the next two years. In January, 1864, two new professors, viz: Rev. Peter J. Oggel, and Rev. T. Romeyn Beck, having been appointed by the Board of Education, entered upon their work. The former was, at the time of his appointment, pastor of the Reformed Church of Pella, la., and the latter had been an assistant professor at Rutgers College, N. .1. Rev. John M. Ferris, of Grand Rapids, came weekly from that place to give instruc tion in Rhetoric, Chemistry, etc. He resigned in 1865. Be ing thus assisted. Dr. Phelps could be absent, more or less, in soliciting endowment funds. Earlj' in 1866, Rev. Charles Scott, of Shawangunk, N . Y., and somewhat later, Rev. Cornelius E. Crispell, Professor in Rutgers Colhige, were ap pointed, and they excepted tlieir appointments. Mr. Cornelis Doesburg, of Holland, Mich., was made Tutor of the modern languages. Thus, in July, 1866, and just before the “C o m .meiicement” of that year, a Faculty of six members was formally constituted, and on the evening of the l2tb. Rev. Philip Phelps, Jr., D. D., was inaugur.Hed as the first Presi dent, by a committee of Synod appointed for that purpose. FUNDS,

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Holland A c a d e m y h ad no e n d o w m e n t . F o r the p r o p o s e d College, the a m o u n t s collected, u p to 1866, w e r e r ep or te d to b e as follows, viz: (approximately) b y Prof. O g g e l in the W e s t , $18,000; a n d ’b y D r. P helps, m.ainly in the East,

$40,000. All moneys were at first' paid to the Board of Direction in N e w York, and then, by order of the Synod, the sum of 830,000 was donated therefrom to the Council of the College, for the purpose of securing a legal incorporation from the State. In addition to this sum, the Council was vested with the use and benefit of all the Synod’s property in the village of Holland. A fair found.ation was therefore laid for'a prosperous “school of the Church.” Besides Van Vleck Hall there were, on the Campus at the time, three other buildings: ., 1. A building, erected in 1857; used as a “Laboratory” after 1867, and much improved in 1870, and subsequently. 2. A residence, built for R e v . M r . V a n d e W a l l in 1860, a n d o c c u p i e d b y Prof. O g g e l in 1864,— a f t e r w a r d s called the “ O ggel House.” 3. A gymnasium, erected by the students in 1862, and changed into the “Chapel” of the College in 1872,— well adapted to this purpose, as also for oratorical exercises and lectures. • ■ P K E S I D E X C Y O F UK. P H E L P S .

This continued for tvvelve years, or until July 1, 1878, and succeeded his seven years principalship, in Holland Academy. He labored assiduously for the welfare of the school, but encountered the d ifliculties so incident to young colleges. A cursory statement of these twelve years will be appended, in order to show the progress of the Institution. 1866. A newspaper, called D e Hope, was established, under the editorship of Prof. P. J. Oggel. The first Coniinencemeiit was held July 17,th. In September, Theological instruction began. The first class consisted of seven m e m bers, and the teaching was divided among the clerical m e m bers of the Faculty. This was arranged by the Council, according to a resolution of the General Synod. 1867. Number of students, 68. Charter Hall, erected for recitation rooms. Prof. C. E. Crispell, D. D., elected by Gen-

eral Synod, as “Professor of Didactic and Polemic Theology at Hope College,” the other Professors being appointed as Theological Lectors.” The Theological examinations, placed under the care of a branch of “the Board of Superintendents of the Theological Seminary.” Mr. Win. A. Shields, A. B., (cla.ss of 1866) appointed Tutor in the Grammar school. Rev. A. C.-iVan Raalte deeded to the Council about eighty acres of land within the city limits. Thirty acres of this were after wards laid out as “Hope College Addition,” joining the for mer village plat on the West. A tract of thirteen acres pur chased at Indian Village on the south side of Black Lake, and adjoining the Van Raalte donation. Point Superior, a tract of 8.3V acres, purchased on the north side of Macatawa Bay. Afterwards a portion of the land was improved and called “Hope Farm'"' the means being furnished by Mr. W m . H. H. Moore, of N e w York, who gave over $4,000 for the purpose, (the “Helme donation.”)’ The village of Holland, incorporated as a city. ' ' ' 1869. The “ Theologieal Department" formerly consti tuted, and recognized as General Synod’s “Theological Sem inary in the West.” The Superintendence of the same com mitted to the Council. A gift of $10,000 rnade by Elder James Suydam; one-half in payment of debts, and one-half for completing the purchase of Point Superior, for which reason, the tract was called “Suydam Park.”, Prof. P. J. Oggel died December 13. Another structure erected, which afterwards, being enlarged with a second story and.a wing, became known as the “Grammar School Building.” 18V0. R i c h a r d P ar so ns , A . s i g n e d in 1871. ■ •

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1871. “A Constitution for the w h o l e S chool,” a d o p t e d b y the G e n e r a l S y n o d , r ec og ni zi ng three regular D e p a r t m e n t s w i t h a n a d j u n c t “ Publication D e p a r t m e n t . ” ' W m . A. Shields, A . M ., m a d e Assistant P r o f e s s o r of R h e t o r i c a n d E n g l i s h Xiterature. R e v . P e t e r M o e r d y k e , A . M ., (class of 1866,) elected as Assistant P r o f e s s o r of L at i n a n d G r e e k . H e

re.signed in 1873, to t a k e c h a r g e of the First R e f o r m e d C h u r c h , of G r a n d R a p i d s , M i c h . Gerrit J. K ollen, A . M . , (class of 1868,) elected as Assistant P r o f e s s o r o f M a t h e m a t i c s . T h e g reater part of H o l l a n d , d e s t r o y e d b y fire, in O ct o b e r , i nc lu di ng the residence of Prof. Scott. N o C o l l e g e build in g b u r n e d , b u t indirectly m u c h loss inflicted o n the school. T h e d e v a s t a d e d city greatly a i d e d b y the eastern churches.

. 1872. Repairs, to a considerable extent, o n tiie buildings of the C o l l e g e C O m p l e t e d . T h e H o l l a n d . C o l o n y celebratedthe twenty-fifth y e a r of its s ettlement in A m e r i c a , a n d as a “ M e m o r i a l ” a n “ E b e n e z e r F u n d ” w a s started for the s u p p o r t . of the G r a m m a r School. T h i s f u n d a f t e r w a r d s a m o u n t e d to o v e r $35,000 in notes a n d subscriptions, a n d w a s d e s i g n e d to b e $50,000. O n l y a part of this f u n d is n o w productive. T h e “ Z w e m e r H o u s e ” c o m p l e t e d o n t he “ S o u t h C a m p u s , ” just w e s t of the old “Printing Office", (once the “ O r p h a n House.”) Cornelis D o e s b u r g , A . M . , ’m a d e P r o f e s s o r of M o d e r n L a n g u a g e s . N u m b e r students, 72. . 1875. P r o fe ss or s B e c k a n d Sco tt regularly a p p o i n t e d as “ L e c t o r s ” in the T h e o l o g i c a l S e m i n a r y at H o p e College, a n d the salaries of the three T h e o l o g i c a l T e a c h e r s a s s u m e d b y S y n o d . Prof. Crispell b e g a n collections for t he “ P r o f e s s o r ship of D i d a c t i c a n d P o l e m i c T h e o l o g y , ” a n d c o n t i n u e d the w o r k for t w o years. T h e m o n e y c a m e m ainlj’ f r o m t he East.. .1876.

The Council resolved to try a “Financial Agency”

■ for the p u r p o s e of increasing the funds, a n d elected Assistant P r o f e s s o r K o l l e n to that office. ‘Students, 100. ..

1877. T h e G e n e r a l S y n o d , finding that t he 'Professors w e r e n o t paid, a n d that t he d e b t of t he College, as well as of the S y n o d , w a s increasing, s u s p e n d e d the T h e o l o g i c a l D e p a r t m e n t after a n operation of eleven years. T h i r t y c a n d i dates h a d g r a d u a t e d f r o m , it since 1869. E i g h t others c o m pleted their c ou rs e in part. . 1878. T h e G e n e r a l S y n o d d e t e r m i n e d to re-organize H o p e College, a n d sent a C o m m i t t e e for that purpose, to m e e t with

the Council. The debt of the Institution was found to be over 827,000, besides 84,100, due from the General Synod to the Tiieological Teachers. Dr. Phelps resigned the Presi dency, and Dr. Crispell his College Professorship, to take effect July 1st. A new Constitution of the College was drafted. Rev. Giles H. Mandeville, D. D., of N e w York city, was elected Piovisional President, and Prof. Chas. Scott, D. D., Vice President, to administer the Colleae, w'hile Dr. Mandeville collected funds in the East. W o m e n were admitted to all the departments, and' two young ladies entered the Freshman Class. Henry Boers, A. B., and John H. Kleinheksel, A. B., were appointed Tutors in the Gram mar School. The number of students had gradually in creased; the 50 of 1865 became 64 in 1872, (not including the Theological,) and 98 in 1878. In July, Assistant Professor W m . A. Shields was made Professor of Rhetoric and English Literature, and Assistant Professor G. J. IG)llen resigned his. Financial Agency, and was made Professor of Mathematics, Natural Philosophy and Astronomy. ’ PEOVISIOXAI. P R E S I D E X C Y .

When Dr. Phelps resigned, the Council deemed it best to elect no permanent president, until the income and condition of the College might- warrant such a step. Dr. Mandeville gave his- services without salary, but continued to live in N e w York City. His earnest and successful efforts to collect funds continued until 1883. Prof. Scott assumed charge of' the administration, or the executive duties of the institution, from July, 1878. As before, a brief sketch from year to year will bring the history down to the present time. 1879. The new constitution of the College was adopted by the General Synod, somewhat changed from that of 1871, and dropping the Theological Department, because not in operation. Prof. C. E. Crispell resigned his Theological Professorship to the. Synod, and became Pastor of the R e formed Church, of Spring Valley, N. Y. Students, 111. ’

1880. Rev. Dr. Mandeville having resigned, Prof. Charles Scott was appointed Provisional President. The debt dimin ishing. The report to the Synod showed 50’students in the Academic, and 78 in the Preparatory Department, a total of 128. i'

1881. A g i t a t i o n a n d division in several of the R e f o r m e d C h u r c h e s of the W e s t . B o t h in f u n d s a n d students the effect w a s d et ri me nt al to the College, a n d so continued. 1882. T h e d e b t finally liquidated. O v e r $35,000 h a d b e e n d o n a t e d , a n d p ai d for that purpose. In addition, a b o u t $15,000 h a d b e e n a d d e d to Endoioment. O f the a b o v e s u m s , 13,000 c a m e f r o m M r . G a r r e t t K o u w e n h o v e n , of N e w t o w n , L. L , a n d $ 1 0 , 0 0 0 f r o m a l a d y in N e w Y o r k City. 1883. H e n r y Boers, A . M . , a n d J o h n H. Kleinheksel, A . M., ( T u t o r s since 1878), a p p o i n t e d Assistant Professors. T h e C h a p e l materially i m p r o v e d , a n d u s e d as their place of w o r ship b y t he First R e f o r m e d C h u r c h , (the “ M i n o r i t y ” ), p e n d i n g a suit in l a w for the r e c o v e r y of the c h u r c h edifice. Students, 127.

1884. Rev. John A . De Baun, D . D., of Fonda, N . Y . , elected permanent President' in May, and confirmed by the General Synod. He declined the appointment. Prof. Scott continued as provisional President. General Synod met in Grand Rapids and made a visit to Hope College and the City • of-Holland, June 7th. $3,100 donated by members of Synod for a President’s House. A successful effort made to increase the “Professorship of Didactic and Polemic Theology,” to the full amount of $30,000 in cash, whereupon the Synod elected Rev. N . M . Steffens, D . D., to the Chair. He was duly inaugurated Dec. 4th, and on the next day the Theologi cal Department was formally re-opened with 5 students. I n September, Philip T. Phelps, A . B., was made Tutor in the Grammar School. . 1885. D u r i n g t he last f ou r years, the four streets-around t he C a m p u s h a v e b e e n g r a d e d a n d graveled, ,at c on si derable

expense, all of which falls upon the College. This year also, the improvements and repairs upon the Oggel House, Zwemer House, Laboratory, <fec.,amounted to $1300. The second story of the Oggel House, assigned to the use of the Theological School. In June, Charter Hall was consumed by an incendi ary fire, and the Council inaugurated measures for the build ing of a new Hall, at a cost of about $15,000. Messrs. Areiid Visscher and Gerrit J. Diekema being appointed a Central Committee to solicit funds for the purpose. The west thirty ..acres Of the Van Raalte donation, and the Brayton purchase of thirteen acres, sold for a fair-ground, to the South Ottawa and North Allegan Agricultural Society. Number of stu dents, from April 1884, to April 1885, 174, viz.; in College, 33; in the Grammar School, 136; in the Seminary, 5. Those in the Grammar School after the C year, almost universally take Latin, and generally purpose to pursue a full College Course. ' ■

P R E S i n E X C Y O F REV. C H A R L E S SCOTT, d ; t).

After a service of seven years as acting executive ofticer of the Institution, Prof. Charles Scott was elected President, in April 1885, and in June, the. election was duly confirmed by’ the General Synod. At his request, the inauguration was deferred for one year. ‘ •At the June meeting, of the Council, the following changes took place in the Faculty, viz.: Professor T. R. Beck .and Wnv. A. Shields resigned their positions. James G. Sutphen, A. M., of Somerville, N. .1., was elected Profes sor of Latin, and Rev. John J. Anderson, A. M., of Tusca loosa, Ala., Professor of Greek. Assistant P>’of. Boers was placed in the chair of English Langu.age and Literature, and Rhetoric; and Assistant Prof. Kleinheksel in that of Mathe matics. Prof. Kollen was assigned to a new chair, viz.: that of Applied Mathem,atics, Physics and Political Economy. John B. Nykerk, A. B.,'w.as elected Tutor, in the place of Philip T. Phelps, A. M. Thus the Faculty was in fact reor*

ganized. Rev. Dr. Phelps, having occupied the residence part of Van Vleck Hall since his resignation, in 1878, vacated the same, and the whole building was converted into College uses,— recitation rooms, &c. ■ B y the G e n e r a l b y n o d the T h e o l o g i c a l D e p a r t m e n t w a s m a d e the “ W e s t e r n T h e o l o g i c a l . S e m i n a r y of the R . C. A . ”, a n d p l a c e d u n d e r a distinct B o a r d of Superin te nd en ts , b u t ■ n o t sep ar at ed f r o m the College. Prof. Steffens assisted b y R e v s . P e t e r M o e r d y k e a n d H e n r y E. D o s k e r .

188ft Prof. Sco tt i n a u g u r a t e d as President, J u n e 22n d, in the T h i r d R e f o r m e d C h u r c h . T h e P r e s i d e n t ’s H o u s e erected o n t he C a m p u s , a n d finished as to the exterior. V a n V l e c k H a l l pai nt ed a n d o t h e r w i s e i m p r o v e d , at a n e x p e n s e of a b o u t $600. T h e L i b r a r y r e m o v e d into m o r e a m p l e a n d safer quarteis, o n the first floor, a n d increased in size. T h e First R e f o r m e d C h u r c h h a v i n g w o r s h i p p e d in the C ha pe l, since 1881, r e m o v e d to their n e w c h u r c h edifice o n t he c o r n e r of N i n t h a n d M a r k e t streets. S t u d e n t s f r o m A pr i l 1885 to Apr il 1886, 183. 1887. T h i s y e a r h a s b e e n m a r k e d b y a w o r k o f divine g r a c e a m o n g the students, a n d ait this date, M a r c h 5, fifty-two h a v e professed conve rs io n to Christ. T h i s m a k e s 1 00 in the Institution w h o trust that t h e y are Christians. I n attendance, since last April, a total of 186. ’ 1888. In J u n e , 1887, t he C o u n c i l resolved to appoint, b u t failed to secure a Financial A g e n t . Prof. A n d e r s o n resigned his C h a i r in J a n u a r y . D u r i n g t he y e a r four g r a d u a t e s of H o p e h a v e ent er ed u p o n the w o r k of F o r e i g n Missions. T w o prizes w e r e established in the C o l l e g e b y G e o r g e Birkhoff, Jr.,^ Esq. PUBLICATION.

It h a s b e e n stated that D e Hope w a s established in 1866. Prof. O g g e l w a s assisted b y Prof. C. D o e s b u r g as Office editor. A f t e r Prof. O g g e l ’s death, his brother. R e v . E. C. O g g e l , w a s elected, editor, b u t h e resigned in 1871. R e v . C.

Van der Veen succeeded, until, in 1874, he resigned, and the •management of the paper was devolved upon a committee of the Council, with Prof. C. Doesburg as managing editor. In July, 1882, Professors Doesburg and Kollen took the papei by contract, for two years; but the contract being given up, in July, 1884, Rev. John H. Karsten was elected by the ,Council as editor.- Mr. Karsten resigned in July, 1886, and a contract for publishing the paper was made with R. Kanters. Esq., of Holland City. Mr. G. Van Schelven became Managing Editor. The brick Printing Office was built in 1876 through voluntary contributions secured through the exertions of Prof. Doesburg, and the Press was a donation from Mr. W m . H. H. Moore, in 1871. Circulation about eighteen hundred copies. C O N C L U D I N G NOTE.

It will be seen that this school, in almost all respects, has been steadily progressing. Before her is a lair prospect, if her Alumni stand by her good name, if her friends are at tached to and not alienated from her interests, and if the Council do their duty as Christian men and faithful guardians for the Lord. She needs and prays for more ample endow ments. May the future show more and more clearly that this is indeed a “College of Hope.” . O