Prospectus, Belmont College for Young Women, 1890, Nashville, TN

ANNOUNCEMENT AND PROSPECTUS OF

BELMONT COLLEGE,

WEST END,

NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE.

STRICTLY NON-SECTARIAN.

l'JUNC/l'ALS.

IDA E. HOOD. SUSAN L. HERON.

ADTTJSOR Y BO,INJJ.

BISHOP 0. P. FITZGERALD, JUDGE JOHN M. LEA,

MRS. M. C. GOODLETT, JNO. S. WILKES, ESQ., REV. D. L. WILSON, HON. BENTON MCMILLIN, MRS. M. B. PILCHER,

MAJOR A. W. WILLS, MRS. J. P. DROUILLARD. FOUNDED 1890,

PlflLADF.LPIIIA: PRINTED DY J. D. LIPPINCOTT COMPANY. 1891. •

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BELMONT COLLEGE.

LOCATION.

ITII pleasure an'.l pri_de we invite th_c attcntio_n of our patrons and th~ public to our location. Belmont, the h1stonc Southern residence, will be, wherever known, nnmccl1ately recognized as an ideal college home. To its present magnificent interior and exterior attractions are hei ng added perfected conveniences for the elegant accommodation of girls and young ladies.

Located in \Vest Encl, Nashville, Tenn., within two miles of the heart of the city and onehalf mile from the electric car line, Belmont yet has perfect repose and freedom, and combines all the essential advantages of country life with easy access lo a city, the acknowledged centre of education and culture in the South. From the beautiful grove well-shaded with native forest-trees on the north, to the hrigl1t and sunny exposure of the park on the south, all is one scene of beauty, appealing \\'armly lo the xsthetic nature loo frequently neglected in our hnrriecl American life.

The macadamized w:.jks and drives, the gymnasium an,! bowling-alley, the conservatories, the pavilions, the statuary, no"'ers an,\ ;hrubhery in profusion, all persuade the student to much out-door exercise, without which no mind is capable of its best work. For inclement weather there is ample provision in the lieautiful l{ecreation J[all, the wide balls and balconies, and the extent of nagged surface surrounding the building.

Adding to these our complete system of water-works supplying every portion of the building and grounds with pure, fresh spring water, hot and cold water on every noor, steam-heat and gas in every room, and a climate entirely medium with respect to extremes of heat and cold, we believe we are right in asserting that our location meets every reasonable hygienic demand.

CHARACTER.

With a teaching corps second to none in the South for scholarship, skill and faithfulness, and a supplementing force embracing the finest talent and preparation, we cordially invite our students ancl all others desiring a symmetrical eclucation to" beautiful llelmont," assured that the interests of pleasure and profit will alike be suhserve,1. The guiding thought or spirit of our work is the conscious desire to impart practical knowledge in such manner as best develops power, recognizing that far higher than this is the pure wuonscious influence that emanates from the atmosphere and environment of a wisely directed school, and is woven into the characters of all that come within its contact. Our efforts to clevelop womanly character have not been without reward, and to thorough scholarship we would unite culture and refinement, seeking to eliminate the elements of extravagance an,I fashionable dissipation, and encouraging economy and earnest thoughtful preparation fur lives or duty.

\Ve would continue our work in "the fear of the Lord," striving, with his blessing, to elevate the tastes ancl refine the minds of young women to the appreciation and enjoyment of all that is finest in the bountiful gifts of an ever-indulgent Proviclcncc.

It is our purpose to furnish opportunities for a broad and scholarly education, obviating the necessity of leaving the traditions and institutions of the South during the formative period of young \\·omanhood. Special courses for those unfitted by circumstances for the work of the regular schools will be maintained at a high degree of artistic excellence.

\Ve desire to acquaint our pupils with the finest expressions in art, music, ancl oratory, anti the opportunities of the school will be constantly supplemented by visits to the city. Nashville, so rich in resources, is, also, pronounceclly a city of churches, and no young lacly will find herself remote from the place of worship of her choice.

In pursuance of our present plans an,l intentions, students will, in the course of their culture, be prepared for travel, both in this country and abroad.

LIMITED NUMBER.

Long the advocates of a limited number, recent years have taught us that the finest work is accomplished where the number of students is sufficiently small to insure individuality of instruction and training, and yet so large as will secure that interest and enthusiasm without which every enterprise must Aag.

Old students are invited to an early choice of rooms. As we go to print, many rooms are already engaged, and last autumn over forty applicants could not be received.

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BELMONT COLLEGE.

STAFF OF INSTRUCTION AND GOVERNMENT.

IDA E. HOOD, Mental a1U! Moral Philosophy.

SUSAN L. HERON, Elocution.

VIRGINIA WENDEL, English Language, Literature and History.

!\!RS. L. C. GILLESPIE, (Abroad llcxt year), lft'j;/1er English, Anglo-S11xo11,

HELEN REID IIERON, B.O., Readi11g and Elocution.

MABEL BUTMAN, BS., WELI.ESLI\Y Co1.u:<:i•:, JI/a thematics.

PROF. FRANCIS !'. ELLIOTT, VANDERIIILT UNIVl<'.RSITY, (Abroad for the summer), l\'atural Science.

PROF. ARTII UR T. WALKER, A.U., UNIVERSITY OF NEW YoRK, Latin and Creek.

MARGUERITE CLAVEL, French Language and literature.

BERTIIA KOEGEL, German Language and Literature.

KATE L. McCANDLESS, (Five years' study abroad), Piano.

BELMONT COLLEGE.

ANNIE F. WENDEL, COLI EGE OF Music, Piano.

MATTIE L. DISMUKES, Piano.

MAMIE E. CEARY, NEW ErWLAKD Co:s s ERVATORY, Violin

MRS. M. S. CLEMENTS, Guitar, Banjo, and llfaililo!i1t.

MRS. GRACE GARDNER SLOANE, COLLEGE OF Musrr, Voice.

SARA V. IIAWLEY, NEW YORK ART LEAGUE, Art.

LUCY ANDERSON, Stenography, 7),pe- TVriti11g, Etc.

PhJ,sica! T1'ai11i11g.

CAPITOLA FUQUA, Librarian.

MRS. K. D. SAUNDERS, llfatron.

!11RS. M. J. ADAMS, Ifousekeeper.

MR. \V. T. GLASGOW, Business ll!a,urgtr.

BELMONT COLLEGE.

LECTURES, ETC.

'00 AND 'Ol

BISIIOP o. P. FITZGERALD, NASHVILLE, TENN. Subject: "./Jawt!torne."

MAURICE Tll\JMPSON. Subject: "A Poetical llfedley."

W. M. BASKERVILL, Ph.D. VANDERBILT. Subject: " Tennyson."

EDWARD BAXTER PERRY, BOSTON, MAss. Lecture Recital.

DR. EDWARD BEMIS, VANDERl31LT UNtVERSITY. Subject: "Economirs." (A course of twelve lectures.)

!ION. J. II. NYE, NASHVILLE, TENN. Subject: " The Old Order Change/It."

DR. CIIAS. FORSTER SMITH, VANDERBILT UNIVERSITY. Subject: "Socrates."

PROF. A. W. MERRILL, VANDERBILT UNIVERSI'I Y. An Evening wit!t Thomas Nelson Page.

REV. D. L. WILSON, PULASKI, TENN. Subject: " What I would do if I were a Girl."

MISS KATE L. McCANDLESS, VrnNNA ROYAL CONSERVATORY. Piano Recital.

MISS MAMIE E. GEARY, NEW ENGLAND CONSERVATORY. Violin Recital.

SENATOR Z. W. EWING, PULASKI, TENN. Subject: " What Girls should be."

MISS ANNIE ROSALIND VICKERS, PmLADELPHIA, PA. Readings.

MRS. M. B. PILCHER, NASHVILLE, TENN. Subject: "Leonardo da Vinci."

MRS. GRACE GARDNER SLOANE, CINCINNATI, 0. Song Recital.

PROF. PRIMITIVO RODERIGUEZ, VANDERBILT. Subject: "Spanish Literature."

PROF. GEO. W. CIIAMI3ERS, ARTIST. Subject: "Le aves from a Student's Sketch-Book."

Baird, Sallie. Batcher, Lena. Bedford, Virgie. Black, Alma. Bradley, Mattie. Brennand, Annie. Campbell, Mabel. Cannon, Leah. Carruthers, Carrie. Cartwright, Rosa. Church, Maud. Clark, Lceta. Cochran, Margaret. Cochran, Sophie. Coffin, Arsalie. Craddock, Birdie. Craddock, Jimmie. Dobbin, Annie. Duke, Susie. Faison, Addie. Fowlkes, Janie. Gardner, Eloise. Garr, Mattie.

Church, Maud.

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Greene, Virginia.

Cartwright, Rosa. Knox, Helen.

ROLL OF BOARDERS.

Gettys, May. Love, Virginia. Gettys, Patti. Lowrance, Lizzie. Goodlett, Rebecca. Manning, Ada. Greene, Virginia. Marshall, Letitia. Hanks, Aylmer. Marx, Gertrude. Horn, Eva. Marx, Josic. Horn, Mary. McConnell, Annie. Horton, Emily. Moore, Callie. Iloussels, Senic. Moore, Mildred. Houston, Sue. Nathurst, Agnes. Hunt, Irene. Nelson, Corinne. Hurt, Gussie. Nelson, Hattie. Hurt, Harry. Newton, Jessie. Hurt, Helen. Oakes, Annie. Jennings, Mildred. Oakes, Laura. Johnson, Maud. Omberg, Elleanor. Jones, Augnst:1.. Orto, Eliza. Jordan, Nannie. Osborn, I!attilu. Kendrick, Hattie. Paine, Johnnie. Knox, Helen. Parks, Minnie. Knox, Lou. Partrick, Beatrice. Levy, Sara. Paxton, Lucy. Lockett, Sollie. Phillips, Ella.

CLASSIFIED ROLL.

POST-GRADUATE.

Partrick, Beatrice.

SENIORS.

Osborn, Hattilu. Prather, Jessie.

SUB-SENIORS.

McConnell, Annie. Ralston, Jessie. Scott, Tommie. Watson, Mary.

Prather, Jessie. Pugsley, Blanche. Ralston, Jessie. Randall, Wacil. Randolph, Amy. Record, Lulu. Redding, Gertrude. Rix, Dottie. Rix, Jennie. Saunders, Edith. Saunders, Helen. Scott, Tommie. Silverman, Edith. Smith, Delia. Smith, Gertrude. Sykes, Sadie. Wall, Annie. Watson, Mary. "White, Emma. White, Julia. Williams, Nellie. Williams, Sadie. Winstead, Maggie. Wrinkle, Ura.

Redding, Gertrud

Record, Lulu.

White, Emma. White, Julia.

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Baird, Sallie. Baxter, Ewin. Bradley, Mattie. Cannon, Leah. Cochran, Margaret. Cochran, Sophie. Craddock, Birdie. Doak, Madge. Falconnet, Cornelia. Fowlkes, Janie. Gettys, Patti. Gillespie, Isabel. Goodlett, Rebecca.

Coffin, Arsalie. Dobbin, Annie.

Brennand, Annie. Campbell, Mabel. Clark, Cleo. Clark, Lee la

Beazley, Josephine. Beazley, Susie. l31ack, Alma. Duke, Susie.

Allen, Bess,ie. Batchle r , Lena Beazley, Mary. Bedford, Virgie. Clark, Edilh.

Easl1na n , Cor i nn e. Carr, Mattie.

Beazley, Bird ie. Gard n er , Eloise

BEl.ll!ONT COLLEGE. ELECTIVE.

llicks, Emma. Horton, Emily. Houston, Sue Howe, Clara. Hurt, Helen. Johnson, Maud. Jones, Augusta. Jordan, Nannie. Kendrick, Hallie. Love, Virginia. Manning, Ada. Matthews, Etta. Marx, Gertrude.

McAlisler, Medora. McComb, Patti. Moore, Callie. Moore, Mary Nathurst, Agnes. Oakes, Annie. Oakes, Laura. Omberg, Ellie. Orto, Eliza Parks;Minnie. Phillips, Ella. Plummer, Macon. Porlerfield, Susie.

IR REG U LAR SU B-SENIOR

Levy, Sara. Marshall, Letitia.

McCarthy, Lillie. Nelson, Corinne.

JUNI O R.

Gettys, May. Horn, Mary. l lughes, Beltic. Hunt, Irene.

Hurt, Gussie. Hurt, Harry. Jennings, Mildred. Lerman, Fannie.

SUB-J U N IOR.

IIadcn, Marjorie. Houssels, Senie. King, Sallie. Milliron, Lizzie.

Moore, Mildred. Paine, Johnnie. Pilcher, Nannie Dudley. Price, Rulh.

S O PH OMO RE.

Craddock, Jimmie. Faison, Addie. Horn, Eva J<.ing, Ella. Lockett, Sollie

Nelson, Hattie. Patterson, Eula. Patton, Lula. Pearce, Ama. Pearce, Maria.

PREPAR ATO RY.

Hanks, Aylmer. McCarthy, Odelein. Samuels , Laura Saunders, Helen.

PRI M ARY

McCarthy, Annie Louise.Parks, Anna. McCarthy , Nellie Lee. Saunders, Edith.

Pugsley, l31anche. Ramage, Mary. Searight, Alexine. Searight, Sallrc. Shannon, Alice. Silverman, Edith. Smith, Delia. Smith, Gertrude. Smith, Katharine. Sykes, Sadie. Winstead, Maggie. \Vrenne, Gussie. Wrinkl~, Ura.

Newton, Jessie. Paxton, Lucy. Rix, Dottie.

Lowrance, Lizzie. Marx, Josie. Randolph, Amy. Ransom, Theodosia. Rix, Jennie.

Wall, Annie. Wallace, Nellie. Williams, Nellie. Randall, Wacil. Ruhm, Zara. Satterfield, Lillie Smith, Mamie. Williams, Sadie.

Smith, Nettie Lou Tate, Lena. Thompson, Mary.

Thompson, Connc. Wilkerson, Princella.

Baxler, Ewin. Beazley, Birdie. Beazley, Mary. Beazley, Susie. Duke, Susie. Eastman, Corinne. Falconnel, Cornelia. Gardner, Eloise. Gellys, May. Gellys, !'alt i.

Allen, 13essie. Baird, Sallie. Beazley, Mary. Church, Maud. Easlman, Corinne.

Carlwright, Rosa. Cochr:rn, Sophie.

Brcnnand, Annie. Baird, Sallie. Beazley, Bi rd ie. Carruthers, Carrie Cochran, Sophie. Craclrlock, Birdie. Dol,hin, Annie.

SCHOOL OF MODERN LANGUAGES.

FRENCH.

Gillespie, Isahcl.

I [owe, Clara ~I ay. Hurt, Harry. llnrt, Ilelen. Jones, Augusta. Kendrick, Hattie. Love, Virginia. Marshall, Letitia. Marx, Gertrude. Marx, Josie.

Garr, Mallie. Hurl, Helen. Lerman, F'annie. McConnell, Annie. Moore, Mildred. Orlo, Eliza.

McCarlhy, Annie Louise. McCarthy, Nellie Lee. McCarthy, Odclein. Moore, 1\lary. Moore, Mildred. Parks, tl1innic. P,1xlon, Lucy. Porterfield, Susie. Prather, Jcssic. Ramage, M,uy.

GERMAN.

Palterson, Eula Patlon, Lula. Redding, Gertrude. Ruhm, Zara. Samuels, Laurn. Saunders, Helen.

SCHOOL OP ELOCUTION.

PRIVATE ELOCUTION.

Crarlclock, Binlic. Hanks, Aylmer. Goncllett, Rebecca. Levy, Sara.

SPECIAL ELOCUTION.

Coffin, Arsalie. Marx, Gertrude.

Samuels, Laura. Saunders, Edith. Smith, Kalharine. Smith, Mamie. Smith, Nellie Lou. Thompson, Connc. Wilkerson, Princella. Williams, Nellie. Williron, Lizzie. \Vrennc, Augusla.

Scott, Tommie. Silverman, Edith. Thompson, Mary. \Vatson, Mary. Winstead, Maggie.

Marx, Josic. Osborn, llallilu. Silverman, Edith.

Parks, Minnie. Smith, Gertrude. l'ilcher, Nannie Dudley.

SCHOOL OF ART.

Fuqua, Capitola. Gardner, Eloise. Gillespie, Isabel. Hanks, Aylmer. Kendrick, Hattie. Knox, Lon.

McCarthy, Anna Louise McCarthy, Nellie Lee. Moore, Mildred. Orto, Eliza.

Parks, Anna.. Partrick, Beatrice.

SCHOOL OF MUSIC.

PIANO.

Batchlcr, Lena. Baxter, Ewin. Beazley, Mary Beazley, Susie. Bedford, Virgie. Dlack, Alma.

Bradley, Mattie. Campbell, Mabel. Cannon, Leah. Carlwright, Ros~. Church, Maud. Coffin, Arsalie.

Craddock, Birdie Cradclock, Jimmie. Duke, Susie. Faison, A,ldic. Falconnet, Cornelia. Garr, Mallie.

Pilcher, Nannie Dudley. R.:111s0111, Theo1.losia. Saunders, Edith. Smith, Gertrude. Smith, Nettie Lou. Williams, Sad ie. \,\"ilkerson, Princella.

Gellys, May. Goocllctt, Rebecca. llicks, Emnrn. Horn, Eva. ] lorn, Mary. Horton, Emily.

Houssels, Senie. Houston, Sue. Hunt, Irene. Hurt, Gussie. Hurt, Harry. Hurt, Helen. Jennings, Mildred. Johnson, Maud. Jones, Augustn. Jordan, Nannie. Kendrick, Hattie. Knox, Helen.

Black, Alma. Church, Maud. Clark, Leeta. Craddock, Birdie. Fowlkes, Janie. Glasgow, Sallie. Hannon, Leah.

Fowlkes, Jeanie.

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Lea, Laura. Lern1an, Fannie. Lqckett, Sollie. Lowrance, Lizzie. Marshall, Letitia. Marx, Gertrude. Marx, Josie. McConnell, Annie. Moore, Mildred. Nelson, Corinne. Nelson, llattie. Newton, Jessie.

IIoussels, Senie. Houston, Sue. Jones, Augusta. Knox, Helen. Marshall, Letitia. Marx, Gertrude. Moore, Mary.

Omberg, Ellie. Orto, Eliza. Parks, Minnie. Paxton, Lucy. Parlrick, Beatrice. Phillips, Ella. Pilcher, Nannie D,,dley. Porterfield, Susie. Ralston, Jessie. Rainage, Mary. Randolph, Amy. Record, Lulu.

VOICE.

Nelson, Corinne. Ornberg, Ellie. Partrick, Beatrice. Prather, Jessie. Randolph, Amy. Rix, Dottie. Scott, Tommie.

VIOLIN, Redding, Gertrncle.

BANJO.

Kendrick, Hattie.

Knox, Helen.

Redding, Gertrude. Rix, Jennie. Ruhm, Zara. Saunders, Helen. Searight, Alexine. Sykes, Sadie. Thompson, Mary. \Vall, Annie. Watson, Mary. White, Emma. White, Julia. Williams, Nellie. Wrinkle, Ura.

Shannon, Alice. Silverman, Edith. Phillips, Ella. Watson, Mary. White, Emma. White, Julia. Winstead, Maggie. Wrinkle, Ura.

Willimns, Saidie.

Prather, J essic.

GUITAR.

Shannon, Alice. Silverman, Edith.

MANDQLIN. Moore, Mildred.

JJELMON'/' COLLEGE

PLAN OF WORK.

PREPARATORY DEPARTMENT.

IN view of the undeniable importance of correct and thorough fund:unenl'11 training, and for the accommodation of parents who contemplate ed,tealing their daughters with us, we have established a Preparatory Department. Children entering it recite to specialists in all their studies. It is diviclecl into two schools, the Primary and the Preparatory. The time in each will be determined by the intelligence ancl inclnstry of the individnal pupil.

PRIMARY SCHOOL.

The mind's own methods of receiving ideas are carefully observed, and the principles developed are employed in giving instruction. Thought is aroused by appeals to knowledge already possessed, and children arc !eel to talk freely, thus gradually acquiring, under the teacher's skilful gnidance, an increased discrimination between right and wrong, a constantly enlarging vocabulary, purity of voice and speech, and correct grnmmnlical and rhetorical forms.

Script is taught from the beginning, and that which a child thinks and talks she also writes, thus laying the foundation early fo1· a free use of both oral and written Jangnage. Object lessons hold a prominent place in our scheme of in.,truction, and by this means the child is brought into a closer relation to ancl love for nature. Conversations, stories, scientific truths, historical and biographical events, so far '15 children may be able lo appreciate them, are used as means of extending information and giving the pupil something about which to talk and write. The subject-matter of the little reading-lesson is constantly used in the same W"Y· The chilcl is taught to glean, hold, and reproduce thought from that which she reads.

Systematic care is given to the preservation of pure tones of voice, and a correct use of the elementary sounds of our language is perseveringly insisted upon.

Knowledge of number is developed by most carefully studied plans, and a taste and capacity is here formed for the studies based upon it.

Kindergarten methods are applied whenever they are deemed advisable. Conversational French or German, drawing, and sight-singing are taught in this school, free of charge. Should a demand for it exist, a kindergarten, for which Belmont offers exceptional attractions, will be early established.

PREPARATORY SCHOOL.

The work thus carefully begun in the Primary Department is enlarged and expanded here. We aim to build wisely and systematically on the foundation laid, and with continued reference to mind conditions.

New studies are now introduced, and having gained independence and power, pupils begin the use of other and more advanced text-books. Appeals are constantly made to the love of the beautiful and true; moral attributes arc strengthened; curiosity and wonder arc stimulated, as a means of awakening a desire for knowledge; and the old yet ever forceful "line upon line and precept upon precept" is closely followecl, until lh'1t which is taught becomes, as may be said, a part of the child. The unconscious exercise in writing here begins to develop into systematic composition-work.

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Here all departments are grounded. Familiar lessons in oral science appeal to the perceptive faculty, and arouse an interest in the varied phenomena of out-door life. The subjects of geography are made familiar and vital by means of map-drawing, moul,ling in sand, and by all other devices commonly employed to secure and hold interest and attention. Students are made familiar with natural features hy visits to suitable points in the surrounding country, and from a knowle,lge of local geography are led gradually outward to an ac,1uaintanr,e with the whole world. Imaginary journeys to and from various places, with interchange of products and merchandise, an,\ the study of events connected with the literature, history, an,\ biography of the people at the points touched, will be encouraged. Children arc led t0 see that every man and every nationality has some lesson to teach, and that the end of life is in giving, not in receiving.

In this department studious attention is given to the development of the reading-habit, which the later work of the College will carefully foster. Number work grows gradually into the processes of arithmetic, and the practical value of this study is constantly impressed upon the receptive young mind, that a bias be formed for future mathematical pursuits.

COLLEGIATE DEPARTMENT.

This department embraces seven schools, viz.:

r. SCHOOL OF ENGLISH.

2. SCIIOOL OF AfODERN LANGUAGES.

3. SCJJOOL OF ANCIENT LANGUAGES.

4. SCHOOL OF ELOCUTION.

5. SCHOOL OF NATURAL SCIENCE.

6. SCJJOOL OF l'IJILOSOPJIY.

7. SCHOOL OF AJA TIIE ,11, / 71CS.

SCHOOL oi-: EN(~USH.

We are unusually well prepared lo give such attention to the study of English as the times demand, and since it is estimated that another half-century may see our vernacular the language of the civilized world, lo speak and write correct and elegant English nny well be the aim of every young lady. In this, as in other schools, we lay a foundation for the entire course in the preparatory work, observing the natural order,-correct use first, then theory. \Ve strive earnestly to make our students familiar with our rich, flexible, and wonderful mother-tongue.

The course embraces Study of \Vorcls, Structure and Analysis of Sentences, Rhetoric, Composition, Criticism, History of Literature, and Classics. Especial attention is given to composition, / and each young lady is expected to write as well as speak her language correctly. \Vritten tests are made throughout the school, to serve a twofold purpose: first, to test the pupil's knowledge of the subject treated and her power to retain ancl reproduce that which she has studied; second, to make habitual good spelling, careful pun~tuation, and correct forms of expression.

Advanced Rhetoric classes make a thorough study of style, laying claim, for their purpose, to the whole field of English literature. A fine literary sense is a rare gift, and, whenever found, is perseveringly encouraged; the development of taste in this direction is a subject for studious consideration. The last year's course embraces a critical study of prose, poetry, ancl versification. The principles of a chaste and elegant prose style are thoroughly impressed, Karnes' Criticism and Blair's Lectures being much enjoyed. Summaries of historical periods, analyses in science, reviews in literature and art are constantly required for practice.

Students of English Literature occupy themselves with the literary history of the language, the historical occurrences of the age, and the biography of authors, and make, so far as lime permits, acquaintance with their works. Reading-clubs, conducted by the different teachers, have as their aim the promotion of a fondness for reading anti a cultivation of the taste with respect lo what shall be read. Slutlcnts are divided into these clubs according to their already developed taste, and a literary classification is thus secured to which the English masterpieces arc applied.

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Translations from other tongues are also profitably and entertainingly used. Senior ancl postgraduate classes devote themselves to an extended course of reading.

The talks ancl lectures on History in the Preparatory Department are continued throughout the school. Conversations, discussions, debates, serve to give pupils a facile hold on the information gained. Truth is sought wherever it may be found, and gleanings compared. Newspapers and magazines are not ignored, and conclusions drawn from the experience of the past are recommended as guides to right living in the present.

Biography forms an important feature in all historical work. Earnest effort is made to lead pupils to a comprehensive view of the march of events. Periods are studied with special reference to their bearing on passing events, and with a vigor of research that secures healthy mental discipline and fits young women lo cope intelligently with the issues of the present.

SCHOOL OF MODERN LANGUAGES.

We invite students to the class-rooms of this school with pleasurable satisfaction. Our teachers are fully abreast of the times in their knowledge of methods, employing in their teaching such plans of instruction as have been most successful in the schools of the North and East. Teaching each her native tongue, each teacher gives lo her students a correct accent and a wide range of familiarity with the literature of the language taught. Constant and persuasive attention is given to conversation, students conversing almost before they are aware of ,l, the natural method contributing lo interesting rapid and thorough advancement.

In the French classes, many devices are employed lo attain fluency while a systematic scientific study of the language is progressing.

Conversation at tables, "French Evenings," dramatic readings in the Recreation IIall, win attention to the language and contribute lo the profit and enjoyment of all.

In the German course, instruction in grammar is given in all classes with written and oral exercises, and reading of prose and poetry, the matter read being made the subject of conversation in German. Translations at sight from German into English and English into German will be used as a means of mastering the language, special attention being given to idiomatic expressions.

The History and Literature of Germany will be considered throughout the course, and the rich treasures of the language will be brought into prominent notice. Choice extracts are committed lo memory, and such a foundation laid as will attract to an extended study of the language after school years.

The excellent resnlls attained in this school may be measured Ly the French and German recitations and dramatic performances of Commencement week.

SCHOOL OF ANCIENT LANGUAGES.

On account of its direct hearing on English and because it furnishes the key to several modern languages, we desire especially that all pupils shall study Latin. Wisely presented at the beginning, the study presents few diflic,Lltics to the young mind. A knowledge of this language and of Greek is of the highest value in acquiring a clear and forcible command of English, and without an acquaintance with these tongues a vast an1ount of our own literature bccon1es c01nparatively meaningless. A study of the classical languages affords the best and most patent means of intellectual culture, anrl she who is not versed in them can lay no claim to a scholarly education. There is no charge for these studies, and we invite our students to an extended acquaintance with authors whose works gave them pleasure, and to the pursuit of other and more advanced works, urging that they will, in after-years, feel abundantly repaid for the time and energy spent in the preparation of their advanced Latin and Greek. Our methods are those learned educators have found best adapted to conduct the student into close acquaintance with these nol,le tongues, and they have universally won the applause of visiting scholors.

SCHOOL OF ELOCUTION.

,ve dignify this department with the name school because we believe the subject is nowhere more acceptably taught. We have unusual facilities for presenting it forciLly and attractively.

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With three teachers, graduates of one of the first schools of oratory in the country, and special students with several well-known masters of expression, pupils may enjoy exceptionally fine opportunities at Belmont.

It is fair to say that the teaching in this school is reflected throughout the institution, arousing our students to no small degree of energy and enthusiasm.

Miss Helena Reid Heron, who has charge of the regular work of the College, is a systematic, faithful teacher, leading her students into original philosophic study of the principles of expression. She is a graduate of the full course of the National School of Elocution and Oratory, and a special student of the Boston School of Oratory. For five years a teacher in the Cumberland Valley State Normal School, she still pursues in her class-room the methods of this admirable institution. Iler work in the Teachers' Institute of Pennsylvania has won the unqualified admiration of press and public.

Since easy reading and power to easily glean thought from the printed page lie al the foun elation of all successfol work in the further process of e,lucation, particular attention is paid to reading in the Preparatory Department. Many difficulties that collegiate students experience in gleaning thought from the printed page are directly traceahlc to erroneous teaching of the first reading-lessons.

Children shoul,l lie led to expect to find and .find thought in everything they rea,1. As a word should suggest spontaneously an object or idea, so shoultl a collection of wonls a thought.

The child reading understandingly reads with pleasure, reads more, acquires a greater knowledge of word-meanings and more facts, an,1 teachers no longer endure the helpless gropings of students in their efforts to fathom the text-book explanation.

Great care is taken to preserve purity of voice in chilllren, ancl absolute correctness in the <1uality of the elementary English sounds is perseveringly insisted upon. Careful Dclsartean training, thorough drills in articulation, wisely-considered appeals to the emotional nature, prepare pupils for the further pursuit of the subject. All students have free access to class instruction in this school, extra charge only being made for individual im,truction and special class instruction where the number is limited. All students continue in reading until their voices are rich and round and until they can read at sight readily and intelligently.

In advanced classes close attention is given to the science and art of Elocution. No pupil can afford to lose this opportunity for securing a pure, characterful voice, correct and refined speech, and an easy, reposeful manner. By the nice attention it demands to the "living thoughts of leading thinkers," Elocution stimulates mental action, quickens the moral sensibilities, and fastens upon us spiritual truths. Demanding, as it does, one's best pliysical powers, it promotes attention to health and thoughtful care of bodily conditions, ::ind is, therefore, a fitting preparation for other studies The same training that is necessJry to fit one for finished platform performances reflects upon the conversational voice and manner, and bespeaks the lady of culture and refinement.

Our students show a uniform improvement in voice soon after entering our classes. We have had students, pupils of Miss Heron for four and six yer.rs, who are fitted to take enviable place among the professional teachers ::ind readers now before the public. Readings in which one young lady gives the entire programme are special features of our school.

SCHOOL Of NATURAL SCIENCE.

Our motto in this most delightful school is "Read Nature in the language of experiment." In the words of a famous scientist we urge our students to "look and learn " We conduct the study of the positive sciences, begun in the oral science lessons of the Preparatory Department, in such manner as to bring the student into more careful and accurate acquaintance with nature and the laws of nature. A spirit of inquiry and investigation is encouraged by every legitimate means. Text-books are used lo aid in classifying and mapping out information on the subject in hand, so as to secure the axioms and a comprehensive view of the whole science; then the natural object becomes, so far as possible, the subject of observation and thought. Our teacher is fertile in ways and means of devising material for and in conducting experiments, and our laboratory and museum will be rapidly increased in extent and value.

Long delightful days in the fields and woods rewanl the patient, persevering student of the elements, and, studying the laws and processes of nature, the mind turns gratefully to the Creator

who made and orders all. Careful thought is given to this school as a means of mental discipline, and earnest attention is invited to the laws of the human body and the means of preserving it in a healthy state and increasing its powers of endurance that it may be efficient in the Master's service.

SCHOOL OF PHILOSOPHY.

The subject of Mental Philosophy is presented historically with outlines and lectures on the different schools of Philosophy. \\/riters are studied, different opinions examined and compared, and a wide range of the topic under consideration is presented to classes for discussion. As students gain correct views of the mental operations and their relations to each other, Moral Philosophy is taken up.

A system of morals, practical rather than theoretical, is taught, setting forth man's duties, and showing the application thereto of the laws of morality. Logic takes its appropriate place in the study of the mind, and our students are recommended to pursue this subject earnestly that they may secure precision, method, and definiteness in thought and the consequent clear and ader1uate expression of it.

Political Economy and Civil Government are taught by Lectures. Essays, Analyses, and Discussions enter largely into the work of this school, and, with due respect lo authority, indc pendent and e,riginal thought is encouraged.

SCHOOL OF MATHEMATICS.

As the end of all study should be growth rather than acquisition, pure mathematics are taught with special reference to the healthy exercise and development of the reasonillg faculty. In these trying studies of relations, comparisons, and applications, we endeavor to have our pupils attain thoroughness and independence. Rules are dedueted from underlying principles and demonstrated in accordance with the same. We proceed on the principle that a theory is useless until practice impresses its truths and makes it serviceable.

While these branches are studied mainly for the mind-training they give, applied and practical mathematics are not neglected. In the study of arithmetic we seek to secure accuracy in practical work, and all calculations that are callee! for in every-clay life are investigated and mastered. The degree of mental discipline necessary to the beginning of abstrac, reasoning having been secured, Algebra is commenced, and the t!evelopment of this faculty is kept constantly in mind hereafter. Geometry is taught by recitations from the text -book, original demonstrations of problems, and by applications of the principles studied to numerical examples. Having gained facility in the use of the tables, students in Trigonometry apply the principles taught to work in mensuration and surveying.

In our senior year students consider the elementary properties of lines and surfaces of the second degree, supplementing their knowledge by numerous exercises and applications, the last half of the year being devoted to Analytical Geometry of three dimensions.

So careful is the teaching in this school and so judicious the adaptation of subjects and treatment to the learner's capacity, that fully one-third of our students are prepared lo enter the lists for highest honors.

We are gratified to note a growing interest in solid study, and those showing special aptitude for rnatliematical studies are encouraged to wider and more vigorous investigations.

TEACHERS' COURSE.

Our graduates and special students seeking posilions to teach are invited to correspond with us as heretofore.

The teachers' reg istry will be maintained, and our opportunities for assisting deserving and well-qualified young women are constantly on the increase.

For immature and undisciplined girls seeking to prepare themselves ror a means of self-support, we cordially recommend our Teachers' Course. Herc the student, while engaged in the regu-

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hr course, or a special course achpled lo her 1xnticular needs, has the privilege of attending without cost the sight-singing, drawing, and modern language classes of the Primary School, and observing the methods, expedients, and ,levices of the specialists there engaged.

The same opportunities, according tu her line of work, are acconled her in all the other classes of the College.

To the observant and earnest student these occasions are full of suggestion and inspiration, and furnish a means of practical training more potent than the best-devised, most discriminating theory. As a part of her training, she also, npon invitation, takes charge of regular classes in the presence of the regular teacher, receiving beforehand that teacher's instructions and suggestions as to the work to be taught, and afterwards her criticisms and counsel. This training is supplemented by a carefully-arranged course of reading from the excellent teachers' libraries now extant, practical talks upon the teacher's experience, and lectures upon the science and art of teaching.

All letters and communications concerning this course, or positions to teach, should be addressed to the "Teachers' Registry."

BUSINESS COURSE.

Those desiring a complete an,1 thorough business education will be afforded the opportunity. Book-keeping, Shorthand, Type-writing, and Telegraphy are taught l,y capable and experienced teachers.

Stuclenls needing a review in Orthography, Grammar ancl Rhetoric, Penmanship and Business Arithmetic, may lake it without extra charge in the regular collegiate classes.

Students acquiring the desired proficiency will be assisted in securing remunerative positions.

The inexperienced are carefully prepared to meet the obstacles and temptations incident lo a business career.

Diplomas are conferred upon those satisfactorily completing the course.

SCHOOL OF ART.

In view of the great importance of drawing as an educational factor, we give free inslrnction in the Primary School, and urge all other pupils to avail themselves of a knowledge which will render them practically familiar with scientific and mathematical illustrations and with the industrial arts, which al this time open so many avenues to lucrative and delightful employment. A knowledge of the principles of drawing is also absolutely necessary to the successful pursuit of any branch of art, no pupil, however talenlecl, being able to advance without correctness in drawing.

Class exercises and drawings in the subjects slu<iiecl during the year, together with the paintings, if any, must be submitted lo show if the pupil has secured the knowledge anrl manipulative skill necessary lo pursuing her work alone. If the works are approved and the average per cent. in time-sketches and tests has been reached, the student will be entitle,! to a certificate of distinction al the end of the year. Students failing to meet approval in any part of the work may repeat that part another year, but will not receive any certir,cate until all lest-subjects have been passed and all certificate-works approved. The teachers re,1uire a certain amount of work to be done by the students between lectures and class-periods, whieh must be regarded as a part of the regular studio work.

Nol less than one work nor more than two works from the set belonging to each student will be retained as the permanent property of the school. The student who produces the best sel of works in her class will receive a certificate testifying to the fact; these sets will remain for one year on exhibition in the school.

At the close of each year a medal will be awarded the student who has the highest general average in studio deportment, diligence, regularity, class exercises, tests, and practical work in drawing or painting or both. "This medal, therefore, is a flattering tribute to several womanly qualities, as well as a testimonial to high standing as an amateur artist."

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Our methods necessarily develop self-dependence, and we desire to lead our pupils to create, not copy. All works, even copying, are selected in order lo apply and illustrate knowledge already acquired, and hence our students have trained hands guided by a mind which intelligently interprets what the eye sees.

Our studio is well equipped with models for drawing from the round and copying from the flat, and the Belmont statuary offers some fine models for special study.

Our pupils will be afforded every possible opportunity of seeing and learning of good pictures, that their art taste may grow until they can appreciate and enjoy that which is fine, and be able to judge works of art that come in their way with some degree of discrimination and taste.

During the entire course appropriate works of arl, selected by the teacher, will be read by the students in different grades. The Art Circle has as a part of its work the presentation of current art news and subscription to and continuance of arl journals and periodicals in the College. Lectures on the II1story of Art, Artists, and Artistic Anatomy will be given during each year.

All works of the Art School will be on exhibition during Commencement week anrl at occasional Art Receptions during the year.

SCHOOL OF MUSIC.

No expense will be spared to sustain the present high standards of our School of Music.

The methods established will be continued, and these will be strengthened by the experience of te:1chcrs who have supplemented their home instruction by years of study in the best schools abroad.

Music is taught as a science, and understandingly. Piano, Organ, Violin, Guitar, Theory of Music, Musical Composition, and History of Composers take their appropriate places. The Ilislory of Modern Music is, also, an interesting theme of study. Special attention is paid to Technique and Theory.

All music pupils have class lessons in reading and writing music without extra charge. Those desiring special lessons in harmony may make arrangements for them.

Due prominence is given lo the cultivation of readiness in sight-reading, and all students are subjected lo tests of their capacity in this direction. Playing from memory is, also, assiduously cultivated. As a means of compelling accuracy of time, much attention is given to duet and quartette performances, and ensemble playing. Pupils of similar advancement frequently attend one another's lessons that they may compare results, and, by observation of the varying performances, establish standards of excellence. Selections studied by the pupils to be performed at their rehearsals are frequently played at the teachers' recitals. Teachers will give programmes of classical music and programmes of modern music.

The opportunity of hearing as much good music as possible is earnestly coveted for our pupils.

Besides the usual opportunities of appearing frequently in rehearsal and concert, any young lady sufficiently advanced may give a recital.

The advantages are obvious. Besides the cultivation of independence, self-reliance, and the stimulus to an increased repertory, a young lady so appearing acquires a sense of power usually missing in the amateur performer. We give a few programmes.

Much interest has been manifested in our Violin class, and some of our concerted numbers have been highly enjoyed by critical musicians.

Students of Vocal Music will continue the same careful work-developing and cultivating their voices-according lo approved methods. The emotional nature as touched and aroused by elocutionary training is reflex in benefit here, our pupils singing with more expression than is usual. The principles of Vocal Music, sight-reading, etc., are taught to the school as a whole. The chorus, which has proved such a stimulating feature of our school-room work, will receive an increased attention.

Frequent lectures upon musical subjects will serve to broaden the student's knowledge, to increase her interest and enthusiasm, and secure appreciation and enjoyment.

Students finishing successfully the course of Instrumental and Vocal Music and passing the various musical tests, will receive the Music Diploma of the Institution.

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CURRICULUM.

PREPARATORY DEPARTMENT.

PRIMARY SCHOOL.

Script Lessons. German (Conversational). French (Convenational). Object Leuons. Kindergarten Methods. Convenationa.

Reading. Phonetics. Number and Form. Color. L.nguage. Spelling.

PREPARATORY SCHOOL.

PJRST Y&AR.

Arithmetic (Orally). Geography and History (Orally). Language Lessol\S. Reading and Spelling. Oral Science. Phonetics.

riJhmetic. Geography. Grammar (Orally).

United StJ!ta IJistory (Orally). Oral • ieace. .Reading.

Advaacq Arithmetic. Hil_tciiry « l£acland. Reading.

Wllld Anlysf.. Gi:ammar. ~-

IECOND YEAR.

Drawing. Jlodelling. Calisthenics. Sifht-Singing. Recltationa. Penmanship.

Arithmetic, from Fractions. Language Lessons. Reading. Reproductions. Voice and Articulation. Letter. Wr.itfng.

Preparatory rithmetic completed

Geography completed. Letter-Writing.

United States Hietory. Oral Science Readinc,

dvanced Arithmetic. Insftwy of England.

Supplementary Reading Word Analysis. Grammar. Ortbor,apby.

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COLLEGIATE DEPARTMENT.

Higher Arithmetic. II istory of France. Grammar. Elocution. Oral Science. Composition.

Arithmetic completed. lJ istory of Rome. l'hysiology. Elocution (Practical). Composition,

Algebra. Botany.

American Literature. Rhetoric and Composition. Recitations (Self-prepared).

Algebra finished. Rhetoric. Ii istory of Greece. English Literature. Physics. Recitations, Solid Geometry. Chemistry. General History. Geology. Mental Philosophy. English Language. Elocution (Stebbins).

Analytical Geometry. English Literature. Logic, Political Science. Astronomy.

Reviews and Critiques. Artistic Recitations.

FRESHMAN CLASS.

Higher Arithmetic. History of France. Grammar. Elocution and Sight-Reading. Hygiene. Composition.

SOPHOMORE CLASS.

Algebra. Mythology. Physiology. Elocution (Practical). Composition.

SUB-JUNIOR CLASS.

Algebra. Botany.

Nineteenth Century Writers. Rhetoric and Composition. Recitations (Self-prepared).

JUNIOR CLASS.

Geometry. Rhetoric. History of Greece. , English Literature. Zoology. Recitations.

SUB-SENIOR CLASS.

Trigonometry. Chemistry. General History. Physical Geography. Mental Philo1ophy. English Classft.1;. Elocution (Stebbins).

SENIOR CLASS.

Analytical Geometry. English Classics. Moral Philosophy. Civil Government. Astronomy. Reviews and Critiques. Artistic Recitations.

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Recognizing that higher education must be a growth, not a sudden creation, we have arranged our course of study approximately. We hope to raise the curriculum. Teachers in each department are prepared to advance students to the rank of specialists. Our labors are truly co-operative, each teacher's work supplementing and augmenting that of the others. Students will be graduated according to the demands of the course at the time of their matriculation.

POST-GRADUATE COURSE.

Anglo-Saxon Grammar, History and Growth of English Language, Classics and Criticisms continued, Ancient History, Metaphysical Literature, Conic Sections, General Geometry, Mathematical Astronomy, Mechanics, Guizot's History of Civilization, Logic continued, Didactics.

LA TIN COURSE.

(OPTIONAL.)

FIRST YEAR.

Oral Lessons in Etymology and Syntax, followecl by translations from Latin to English, and the reverse; Definitions, Derivations, and Formation of \Vords.

SECOND YEAR.

Grammar and Reader. llingham's Extracts from Cresar, Sallust, Nepos, and Ovid, with a comparison of their styles of expression.

THIRD YEAR.

Cresar's History of the Gallic Wars. Virgil's Aineid, with the stucly of Syntax, Prosody, ancl Philosophy of Form; Prose Composition.

FOURTH YEAR.

Cicero's Orations and Horace (Odes, Satires, and" Ars Poetica "), Livy, Tacitus, Prose Corn position, Roman History.

GREEK COURSE.

(OPTIONAL.)

FIRST YEAR.

Oral Lessons, study of principles of language, and application of the same by translations of Greek into English, and the reverse. Moss's Greek Reader.

SECOND YEAR.

Gooclwin's Grammar and Leighton's Lessons, and Xenophon's Ana.basis. Extracts from best prose writers, with comparison of style. Iliad, Alcestis.

THIRD YEAR.

Plato's Crito and Homer's Odyssey. Orations of Lysias, Herodotus, Thucydides, Greek History.

FRENCH COURSE.

FIRST YEAR.

Prir.cipia I. Student's History of France. Exercises in Conversation.

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SECOND YEAR.

French Principia II. Sadler's Conversations. History of France continued. L' Abbe Constantin (IIalevy). Ballades (Hugo).

French Principia Ill. the seventeenth century. (Racine).

THIRD YEAR.

Sadler's Conversations. History of French Literature from its origin to Le Bourgeois Gentilhomme (Moliere). Le Cid (Corneille). Alhalie

FOURTH YEAR.

French Principia III. finished. Sadler's Conversations. French Literature of the seventeenth and eighteenth centuries. Selections from Boileau, Pascal, Mme. de Sevigne, Montesquieu, and other eminent writers. Selected College Plays Lectures.

GERMAN COURSE.

FIRST YEAR.

Cumulative Method (Dreyspring). Taylor's History of Germany. Exercises in Conversation. Oral History.

SECOND YEAR.

Cook's Otto's German Grammar. German Conversations (Otto and Whitcomb). Grimm's Macrchen. History of Germany continued.

THIRD YEAR

Cook's Otto' s German Grammar. German Conversations (Otto and Whitcomb). vVilhelm Tell (Schiller). Minna von Barnhelm (Lessing). Select poems of Simonson's. Dcutsches Balladen Buch. Deut sche Litcraturgeschichte.

FOURTH YEAR.

Review of German Grammar. Deutsche Literaturgeschichte. Schrakamp, Erzahlungen aus der D e utschen Greschichte. Egmont Recitations (Goethe). Hermann und Dorothea (Goethe). Lectures.

COURSE IN ART.

PREPARATORY DEPARTMENT.

Dictation exercises in Vere Foster ' s Drawing-Books, illustrating combination of straight and curved lines, and simple domestic objects in flat, with perspective treatment. Preparatory work, teaching command of the pencil, with a view to the more ad vancecl work in the collegiate school.

COLLEGIATE DEPARTMENT.

FIRST GRADE.

Free-hand drawing from geometrical figures, from plaster casts of flowers, fruits, etc., and from natural objects, Still-life studies carefully drawn and shaded in charcoal Rudiments of Perspective taught from natural objects.

SECOND GRADE.

Portions of the human face, figure, etc., from plaster casts, drawn and shaded in charcoal; careful studies of feet, hands, and, finally, of the human bust, drawn in charcoal from plaster casts. Perspective continued. Lectures.

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THIRD GRADE.

Drawing in charcoal from plaster casts of full-length antique figures, singly and in groups. Artistic anatomy commenced. Our-door sketching from nature. Still-life studies in oil and watercolor.

FOURTH GRADE.

Study of the antique continued. Drawing from the living moclel commenced. Careful studies in charcoal, from life, of the human head, and, finally, from the full length figure. Painting in oil and waler-color continued. Lectures.

FIFTH GRADE.

Drawing from life, and out door sketching continued. Painting in oil or water color fro,n the living model. Study of original composition in charcoal, pen and ink, oil or water-color. During the entire course appropriate works on art, recommended by the teacher, will be read by the students in different grades. Lectures.

COURSE IN MUSIC. PIANO.

FIRST YEAR.

Technical Studies; Loeschhorn, Op. 65, Books I and .z; Czerny, Op. 100; Czerny, Seventytwo Progressive Lessons; Lemoine's Studies; Sonat in es Clementi; Pieces by Krug, Lichner, etc.

SECOND YEAR,

Technical Studies; Czerny, Op. 299; Concone Studies, Op. 25; Sonalines, Kuhlau; Sonatas, Haydn, Mozart; Bach's Inventions; Select Pieces.

THIRD YEAR.

Tausig; Grad us ad Parnassum; Schmitt's Etuclcs, Op. 16; Bach's Suites; Cramer's Eludes; Octave Studies; Trill Studies; Sight-Reading; Select Pieces by Classical and Modern Composers.

FOURTH YEAR.

Moschcles's Characteristic Studies; Chopin's Etu<les; Beethoven's Sonatas; Ensemble Playing; Selections from Mendelsshon, Schubert, Schumann, Chopin, Raff, etc.

VOCAL.

FIRST YEAR.

Voice-Building; Study of Registers, and uniting of same; Easy Solfeggios; Exercises for correctly pitching voice and sustaining the sound.

SECOND YEAR.

Scale Methods; Musical Sentiment; Vocalises by Con cone; Select Songs.

THIRD YEAR.

Study or the Aria; Studies in Expression and Phrasing; Marchesi's Stu,lies; Italian, French, and German Songs.

FOURTH YEAR.

Cadenzas; Embellishments of Singing; Art of Adorning a Melody; Selections from Oratorios and Operas; Duets, Trios, and Part Singing at the teacher's discretion; Daily Sight-Singing throughout Course.

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CERTIFICATES, DIPLOMAS, AND DEGREES.

These will be awarded according lo lhe teachers' eslimalcs of the pupil's standing and as the results of her tests, and are as follows:

r. CERTIFICATE OF DISTINCTION.

2. CERTIFICATE OF PROFICIENCY.

3. DIPLOMAS IN SEPARATE SCHOOLS.

4. ENGLISH DIPLOMA.

5. LATIN DIPLOMA.

6. LATIN DIPLOMA WITH A.B.

7. LATIN DIPLOMA WITH A.M.

I. A Certificate of Distinction is given each student at the encl of each five months who has successfully met the requirements of all the tests and won a favorable estimate from all her teachers.

2. Certific:ite of Proficiency is awarded to all students who have successfully passed all the tests upon certain special studies of any of the regular schools.

3. All students completing the course of study in any particular school will receive the Diploma of that school.

4. All students completing the courses of the five schools of the Collegiate department and submitting an essay of approved merit will receive the English diploma of the school.

5. All students completing the above and the course in Latin will receive the Latin diploma.

6. Such as add to the above the course in one modern language or the course in Greek will receive the Latin diploma and the degree A.B.

7. Such as hold our L:ttin diploma and the degree A. B. will, upon the completion of our PostGra<luate work, receive the degree A.M.

MEDALS.

Medals are not given to supersede the natural rewards of a good conscience and pleasure in mental conflict and attainment, but as incentives to the less industrious, less ambitious students. By providing so many rewards we widen the circle of competition and, we believe, meet one of the gravest objections to the system. There is, moreover, a pleasurable, zestful interest in a trial of skill among well-matchecl companions that should probably not be denied the young.

Gold Medals will be awarded for the following:

Promptness and Regularity, Scholarship, Mathematics, Latin, Art, Piano, Vocal Music, Elocution.

The Mrs. J. E. Goodlett Medal is a perpetual medal for scholarship founded by Mrs. J. E. Goodlett, Memphis, Tenn.

The Lea Medals, for American and English Literature, are the gift of Judge John M. Lea, Nashville, Tenn.

MEDAL-STUDENTS' CONTESTS.

As an encouragement to progress and the pursuit of self-improvement after leaving school, there will be held at Belmont some evening during the Commencement week of 1892 MedalStudents' Contests in Elocution, Voice, Piano, and Art.

All students holcling medals in these subjects from schools presided over by Misses Iloo,l an,! Heron are eligible to these contests.

Students desiring to compete should send in their names immediately, that the terms and conditions of the contests may be leisurely cletermined.

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THE HOME DEPARTMENT.

Our first wish is to create for our girls a healthful moral a1Hl spiritual environment, our motto," Something Higher," appealing from the commonplaces and trivialities of <laily life to a more exalted living; from the satisfaction of the barrenly educated to the delights or the quickened an<l thoroughly-aroused mentality.

The home-life of the young ladies is under the immediate supervision of !',frs. K. D. Saunders, who gives a constant attention to their comfort, -convenience, and welrare, and we reel unusual confidence in assuring patrons that their daughters will find with us a safe, happy, and attractive home. Our resident teachers are ladies of superior qualities of mine\ and heart, and we shall be constantly assisted in throwing Christian in0uences about our girls and in our efforts to keep them strong in body, mine\, and morals.

Parents may send us their small chilrlren ..-:ith the utmost confidence that they will be carefully attended.

Mrs. Saunders will act as friend, companion, and adviser in their studies, habits, manners, and wardrobes.

REGULATIONS.

Absolute promptness in obedience to the call of bells and in attendance upon the performance of duties is inflexibly insisted upon.

The school plans for daily exercise must be cheerfully complied with, the exquisite park of sixteen acres, the halls, verandas, and balconies offering attractive inducements.

Deliberate carelessness with respect to physical health will be severely reprimanded; hence young ladies must avoid unnecessary exposure, and articles of food musl not be kept in the rooms to be eaten at unsca,onable hours.

/ Rules for the guidance of the Home Department are only such as are necessary to the order .. and the consequent success of the school.

We have never had an alarming case of illness in our school, every serious inclisposilion being directly traceable to culpable exposure or undue indulgence in sweetmeats sent from home. Boxes of fresh fruit will be delivered, but, except at Christmas-time, no other eatables will be received • Parents are urged to spare us disagreeable duty in this respect.

Meals served in the rooms will be charged extra.

Perrecl neatness in dress is at all times exacted of each. Rooms must be left in order for the servants, who will do all sweeping and cleaning, but will not be held responsible for books, sheetmusic, or articles of wearing apparel out of place about the room or building.

Students are expected to keep an itemized account of their private expenses, returning the same to parents monthly.

Borrowing of books, clothing, jewelry, or other articles is dist;nctly prohibited, being both bad pra"ctice and bad taste.

All mail, packages, boxes, and telegrams to and from the College pass through the hands of the Principals subject to their inspection. Suspected communications arc immediately forwarded to parents, who are expected to select and limit their daughters' correspondents.

All damage by pupils to furniture ancl building will be charged in their bills. No ink will be allowed in the bedrooms.

No visitors will be received in the young ladies' rooms. No young lady will be permitted to leave the grounds without a chaperone, and remaining out of the College at night is forbidden.

1'rom first to last the student who wishes to be contented and successrul in school must find •her pleasure and happiness in work. Outside diversions may afford temporary relief, but they cannot compensate for the true satisfaction and delight that come with a sense of duty done. Industry, therefore, is positively insisted upon.

Due reverence for the Sabbath prohibits reception of company, unseemly reading, or loud and boisterous talking and laughing Gossip, exaggerations, and light and frivolous conversations are discouraged at all times. Good principles and high-toned, honorable conduct arc conditions lo be weighed in the award of distinctions, diploma, degree, or medal.

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REMARKS TO PATRONS AND FRIENDS.

\Ve would respectfully emphasize the following:

Charges for board and tuition for e'1ch term of five months are p'1irl strictly in advance, and may he remitted by post-office order, registerecl Jetter, check, or express.

Students enter for the year ancl arc charged from date of entrance, hut no clecluclion will he made except in cases of long and protracted illness of the stnrlent herself, when the loss will be shared with the patron.

Parents desiring success and high standing for their daughters should he carerul to have them present the first day. Several distinctions and rewards will be conrerred upon those who are proverbially prompt and regular in attendance. Our st'1ndarcl is htgh, our per cent. of allenclance ranking higher than any school we h'1ve known. There will be no deduction for time lost at Christmas or during the last weeks of the term.

All clues must be pai,l before a pupil can receive certificate, diploma, degree, or medal.

No specially will be commenced for less time than six months.

Letters, packages, boxes, shoul<l be 1dclrcssed in care of the school. To insure prompt delivery, express packages must he prepaid.

Parents will give their daughters or deposit with the Principals cash sufficient to meet the necessary expenses for books, sheet-music, stationery, etc., all of which will be furnished by the College at the lowest retail prices. No accounts will he opened in the city.

A watchman, whose duty it is to guard the house and.premises, wil I be on duty all night.

We would warmly urge extreme simplicity in the preparation of wardrobes. Correct taste demands simple costumes for the school-girl, and a most important Christian grace is manifested when those who can afford the expenditure repress the love of display in deference to a poorer sister. The experienced mother prepares a plain, durable, and not unduly abundant outfit, stri,·ing to relieve her child of all thought or concern about dress, that her mine! may he free for high mental triumphs.

A safe is provided, and the Principals will be responsible only for valuables left in their care. It is recommended that jewelry he ldt al home.

The uniform for winter wear will he sclcctc<l and made in Nashville. All suits for the physical-training clubs will also he made in the city, where attention to proper size ancl suitability may be secured. No silk dresses or dresses with low necks and short sleeves will be worn on the College rostrum.

Each pupil furnishes one pair each of pillow-cases, sheets, and blankets; also towels, toilet articles, and table napkins. She must, also, be provided with umbrella, water-proof, and overshoes. Each article must be plainly and indelibly marked.

Our study-hall and class-rooms are at all times open to our patrons and friends. You must visit us to know us and our plans of instruction. In no other way can you know us aright. Our patrons arc invitee! to a comparison of views. Our methods are the result of much study of the young mind, but we welcome request and suggestion. Parents are earnestly desired to write us freely of any cause of disquietude or annoyance. As we desire your co-operation, so are we glad to sympathize with your wishes and contribute, so far as lies in our power, to their accomplishment.

It is our sincere desire to oppose ourselves to the too prevalent practice of massing pupils and losing sight of the individual in the general class-work. We hope to do finer teaching and reach finer results than can be secured by any such custom. llackward and timid pupils may exP.<ct our close and sympathetic attention.

Those desiring it may have special private instruction. Ambitious students will be advanced rapidly. Receptions arc given from time to time, and young ladies assist in receiving and entertaining the invited guests. Ideal social intercourse will be the aim of these occasions. Students sutliciently advanced will sometimes give recitals in elocution, voice or piano. Art pupils furnishing pictures without assistance will then exhibit them. Our comparatively limilt!d muuber contributes to these important ends.

Medals :ire given for special proficiency in certain departments, 1ml we hope at Rll times to find higher incenti,·es to application and industry. Next to the unwritten record for integrity and Christian purpose we rcgar<l as highest distinction a place on our Bead Roll, which name:; all young ladies on all the Honor Rolls of the College.

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Visitors are requested not to call npon the young ladies during school hours, to infringe upon the hours devoted to Faculty meetings, or to prolong evening calls beyond ten o'clock.

The porter makes his last round at that hour, securing the house for the night.

Persons desiring to drive through the Belmont Park an,! visit the conservatories, will he given permission at the city office. Sunday driving is not allowe,l.

yGENERAL FEATURES.

LIBRARY.

Our library contains a large and varied collection of valuable books, including works of reference and current periochcals. Over $400 worth have heen added this year.

The Librarian is constantly on hand to direct the general reading of the young ladies and lo as,ist in the selection of books, although this work is chicny delegated lo the Reading Clubs.

Day pupils may receive hooks during the summer by calling at 5 P.M. Thursdays.

LECTURES.

Lectures on various topics of interest, Concerts, and Readings are given at suitable periods during the year. In the last few years we have had the pleasure of hearing the following: James E. Murdoch, the eminent Shakespearian scholar, Bishop 0. P. Fitzgerald, Wm. M. Baskervill, Ph.D., Rev. C. II. Strickland, D.D., Governor R. L. Taylor, Hon. Z. W. Ewing, Dr. C. C. Abernathy, Judge Hilary Ward, Dr. T. A. Atchison, Colonel S. E. Rose, Miss Neally Stevens, the gifted pianist, Edward Baxter Perry, the blind pianist of Boston, Maurice Thompson, the gifted poet and scientist, Dr. Chas. Forster Smith, of Vanderbilt University, the artist, Prof. Geo. W. Chambers, and are now enjoying a course on Economics by Dr. Eclwar,l Bemis, with a course on Early English, hy Dr. Baskervill, in prospect.

REPORTS.

\Ve do not send out written reports at stated intervals, experience having taught ns that much valuable teaching time is fruitlessly consumed in their preparation. Numbers, moreover, can only approximately represent a pupil's standing, and will always he accepted with considerable latitude by the thoughtful patron. The teachers' esti111ates, together with occasional written "Tests" given at convenient times and mainly without the previous knowledge of the class, determine the individual rank of each student. If young ladies fail to be studious and industrious, parents are promptly informed. They are not permitted to remain in the College and continue in idle, fraudulent courses, but are as quietly as possible permitted to return to their homes.

HEALTH.

Our remarkable freedom from illness is in no small degree clue to constant watchfulness over the young ladies, the close and harmonious organization of our staff contributing efficiently to this end. The first question of the morning always is," Are all well?" and through the day each student is under the interested observation of every teacher and officer with whom she comes in contact. Indisposition is thus anticipated, and serious illness is, no doubt, frequently prevented. Reckless exposure is coudemned, an,! students held accountable therefor. Changes in the weather are carefully noted, an,! corresponding changes in clothing are compelled. Out-door exercise forms a part of both mornini:: and evenini;: duties. Heating ancl ventilation are most scrupulously inspected, and every means by which ill-heahh c:1.n possibly he forcstallccl receives our thoughtful consideration.

Our" All for Good Health Cluh'' has for its ohject the cultivation in young womanhood of n respect for and admiration of fine physical conditions and the ac,1uirement of knowledge necessary to secure and maintain them.

Parents are asked to rest in unreserved confidence in us. Should sickness assume an alarming form, they will be immediately notified.

RUTH GLEANING.

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RELIGIOUS.

Our school is strictly non sectarian, but our educational system is based upon sound Christian principles as the only substantial basis for the formation of character. Students attend the church and Sunday-school designated by their parents. A systematic course of Bible instruction will be conducted by Miss \Vendel, students meeting on Sunday and at determined intervals during the week. A period Srtlurday night is spent in the preparation of the Sablmth-School Lesson, and one hour of the Sabbath is given to selected readings of a religious or spiritual nature. The Sabbath Song Service will be arranged for an hour most convenient to the household.

Ministers of the gospel are cordially invited, whenever convenient, to visit us and address the students. At the hour of family worship, morning and evening, effort is made to inculcate lessons of truth and morality. Incidents of the clay arc used to point principles of right and wrong, and teachers cull from their reading and present such sen1iments as may be deemed helpful to the spiritual growth of the young ladies. Noble characters from history, fiction, or every-day life are he!tl to the view of young ladies, and the beauty of the one pure and perfect model is daily impressed.

The young ladies' prayer-meeting meets every Wednesday night, and an organization of "King's Daughters" follow their suggested work. The "Tongue Guard," with its motto, "Slow to Speech," has been helpful to chaste, thoughtful words, an<! instrumental in defeating tendencies to exaggerations, slang, abusive and slanderous language.

SOCJETJES, CIRCLES, ETC.

Organization in different departments has as its object the extension of special knowle<lge and the refinement and elevation of taste. The Art Circle wil I perform efficient service fur its members. The Jenny I.ind an<I Clara Schumann Societies and (;iris' Glee Club add to the enjoyment of the institution and contribute to their own music.ti advancement. The two Literary societies, the Helen Ilunt and Browning Club, render valwable service. Our journal, Portia's Message, issued monthly by an editorial staff selected from among the students, will encourage latent journalistic talent and serve lo give information as to the proceedings of the school. "The Travellers" receive information by reading and lecture, that "knowledge may be power" in prospective journeys. Al some time the coming year, and according as may seem advisable, a trip will be taken lo one of the following points; Lookout Mountain, Mammoth Cave, Ci,tcinnati, or the city of \Vashington. One club is industriously studying and reading in preparation for European travel.

AMATEUR PHOTOGRAPHY.

Amateur photography is another feature of the recreative out-door life at Belmont. The several" camera clubs" rival one another in the reproduction of the charming views and ~rnclscapes about the place.

Many are the delightful souvenirs of school life which are captured by their pretty, tiny cameras and finally brought to light from the mysteries of the "dark - room."

Meantime, with the gathering of these same" souvenirs" there has come a closer familiarity with nature's beauties, a study of light and shade effect and a habit of observation for scenic charm which is the foundation of much pleasure in after-life.

RECJTALS.

\Ve prove, in part, our assertion that each teacher is prepared to advance students to the clignity of specialists hy the interesting recitals g iven hy the young ladies in Elocu1ion, Music, ancl Vocal Music.

The young Ia,ly appearing is the artiste of the evening, an<l her work is heard and criticised from the art stand-1ioint. Finish and repose mark the work in elocution; superior technique and method, together with expressiveness, distinguish the music:.! performances. A few programmes are appended.

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May 8, 1881,

5TUbEf4T'S ~ECIT.Au. VOICE.

MISS LEETA CLARK, Dallas, Texas. (JUNIOR CLASS.)

PROGRAMME.

1. The Secret .......... Schubert.

2. 'Tis Spring-Time, Op. 322 PIANO. Bohm.

3. To be Sung on the Waters PIANO. ............ . Schubert.

4. Oh, Loving Heart, Trust on 5. (a) The Asra (b) Riddle

6. One Spring Morning . . . . . . . PIANO. PIANO.

May 22, 1881.

5TUbEf4T'S ~ECIT.Au. PIANO.

MISS HALLIE HURT, Louisville, Ky. (JUNIOR CLASS.)

PROGRAMME.

I. Polonaise, A flat major, Op. 53 . .

2. (a) Romance, E flat major VOCAL. 3. (b) Venetian Boat Song

4. Etucle XXI. VIOLrN. Gottschalk. Rubinstein. Weven. Fr. Chopin. Rubinstein. Mendelssohn. Tausig, Clementi.

5. READING. (a) Scherzo nus der Faschingshwauk (b) Movement Musicale

6. Caprice sur Alcesle Gluck VOCAL. . Schumann. Schubert. Saint-Saens

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May 28, 1881,

STdOEf-J.T'S ~ECITAI.t. VOICE.

MISS ELLA PHILLIPS, Pulaski, Tenn.. (ELECTIVE.)

I. The Magic Song

2. (a) Dost Thou Know?. (b) Impatience

3. Here's to Thy Health, Mary . PROGRAMME.

PIANO PIANO PIAN0-

4. Cavatina, from "Robert Le Diablc" . . . • • • PIANO. .fielmund. Massenet. Schubert. Rubins/ein.

5. 'Twas April. . • . • • • • • • • • • fVeven.

May 30, 1881.

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PIANO AND ELOCUTION. MISS JOSIE MARX, Galveston., Texas. (JUNlOR CLASS.)

PROGRAMME.

I. Sonata, Op. 26 . . . . • • Andante con Variazone. }1,fa,•cia Eimelwe.

2. Reading.-" Merchant of Venice" . • MUSIC.

3. (a) Venetianischcs Gondellicd, No. 12. (b) Mazurek, Op. 24, No. 3 . ,

4. Reading. - " Where's Annette?"

5. Elude, No. 4

6. Reading.-" Only a Brakesman"

7- (a) Aven (b) El Dachtaran

8. Reading.-" Brier Rose'' MUSIC. MUSIC. MUSIC.

9. Reading.-" Little Johnny on Bees" • IO. Etincelles, Op. 36

Beethoven. Alleg·ro. Act I. Scene 2. .llfendelssohn. Chopin. Aden. Von Bulow, Cra7ller. Woolson. Scl,mnann. Rubinstein. Boyesen. Anon. Moszkowski.

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SCHOLASTIC YEAR. 1891-92.

TERMS.

CHARGES PER SESSION OF FIVE MONTHS, PAYABLE IN ADVANCE.

Board, laundry, steam heat, gas, servants' allcndance

Tuition in English Course, including Latin, Greek, Elocution, Calisthenics, and Chorus

$100.00 t,,

Singing:

Primary Department

Preparatory Department

Collegiate Department (according to class)

EXTRA CHARGES.

Piano, with Theory in classes

Special Harmony and Composition, charges according to time employed.

Voice, Violin, Guitar, each

Use of instruments for daily practice

Art, according to medium employed

French, German, Spanish, Italian, each

Elocution, private lessons, each

Elocution, in class, number limited

Business Cou rse, in class, number limited

Diploma and Graduating Expenses

Certificate of Proficiency

Use of Library Lecture Fee.

See Belmon\, or send for illustmted catalogue to

MR. W. T. GLASGOW,

Lock-Box 344.

Business Manager, Belmont College, NASHVILLE, TENN.

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RE FE REN CES.

CAPT. JNO. S. WILKES, President Board of Trust, Martin College, Pulaski, Tenn.

MR. F. M. NELSON, Memphis, Tenn.

l\1R. ll. R. !'ARKS, Dallas, Texas.

IJISllOP O. l'. FITZGElZALD, Nashville, Tenn.

MRS. GEN. JNO. C. BROWN, Nashville, Tenn.

MR . W. II. WILLIAMS, Anniston, Ala.

MRS. M. C. GOODLETT, Nashville, Tenn.

IION. LEWIS T. BAXTER, Nashville, Tenn.

W. M. BASKERVJLL, A.M., Ph.D., Nashville, Tenn.

MRS. JOHN OVERTON, Nashville, Tenn.

MRS. OVERTON LEA, Nashville, Tenn.

MRS. W. II. PRATHER, Dallas, Texas.

MRS R. II. NESBIT, Davenport, Iowa.

DR. A. W. JONES, Selma, Ala.

DR. S. II. WATSON, W a xahachie, Texas.

llON. A S. COLYAR, Nas hville, Tenn.

HON. P. P. PICARD, Nashville, Tenn.

MR. HENRY MOORE, Texarkana, Ark.

JUDGE ROBERT EWING, Nashville, Tenn.

IION. HAMILTON PARKS, Nashville, Tenn

MR. ]. T. HENDERSON, Newport, Ark.

MR. W. W PINSON, San Antonio, Texas.

DR. G. D . EWELL, Dallas, Texas. •.

GEO MACLOSKlE, D.D., LL.D , Princeton College, N. J.

IllRAM ORCUTT, LL.D. , Boston, Mass.

MR. R. M. KNOX, Pine Bluff, Ark.

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TESTIMONIALS AND PRESS NOTES.

From the Nas!ivil!e American.-" And when we build a great university for women let us never think of putting it in the city, whether in East Nashville or in West; where' combined, cribbed, confined' under sooty atmospheres the soul is shut off from the ennobling fellowship of nature; but like the wise founders of Vassar, go out where we can have space to breathe and room to e xpand, and by bl"ending nature and art create an environment that will in itself prove a noble education."

From Jo!IN S. WILKES, ESQ., President Board of Trust, llfartin College.-" Misses Ida E. Hood and Susan L. Heron were for five years Principals of Martin Female College, at Pulaski, Tennessee.

"Their administration was remarkably successful under the most trying circumstances.

"1 have not words to express my appreciation of their educationrtl qualificr1.tions, business capacity, executive ability, and untiring energy and zeal. They are pernliarly fitted to found, operate, and manage a school of high grade for girls.

"They possess that fortunate !.,lending of gifts, mental and acquired, which insures the highest success in the business management of the instilut ion and in the development of the pupils individually.

"The annoyances of every-day school life, which tax so severely the patience of other principals, are to them only opportunities for the exercise of their skilful discretion, and difficulties arc but stepping-stones to better results."

From REV. D. L. WILSON, Pulaski, Tenn.-" I regard the removal of Misses Hood and IIeron and their corps of teachers from Martin College to Belmont a personal calamity and a public loss to the people of Pulaski. Three of my children have profited by the tuition they have provided, and I have had other excellent opportunities to observe the methods of school-work pursued by them.

"I have no hesitancy in saying that I regard the educational advantages offered by them to the public as the very best. I use the words not by way of disparagement to others, but to indicate the fact that, with my knowledge and experience of the work clone by these ladies, I would be fully satisfied to have them direct and control the education of my own children.

"They have given us a school strong and complete in all departments. But I regard the primary and preparatory work-the most important in any school-as particularly efficient, and superior to anything I have ever seen attempted or accomplished elsewhere."

From MRS. L. PAR.TRICK, Bodenhain, Tenn.-" I am happy that our daughter is so much pleased with Belmont. She expresses herself as perfeclly delighted with everything, and I hope to return her next year."

F,-om the Nasl,ville A1!lerican.-" That the teaching is of unqualified excellence is evidenced not only by the finish of the public performances, but by an observation of the painstaking daily efforts, An active industry exists throughout the school, and the young ladies are reaping their just reward.

"At a recent evening recital, some young ladies played with a refineme;t and mastery of execution rarely attained by school-girls, and some of the vocal numbers at the last recital were exquisite."

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From the Pulaski Citizen.-'' In the best schools of Germany, France, Italy, and other European countries, art in its rudimentary branches is taught to all pupils. In America, as a rule, the system is reversed. Nearly all the schools in this country, if they profess to teach art at all, teach everything but the rudiments. Pupils who know nothing of the rudiments of art begin by painting ( copying) such pictures as please the untutored taste. Some pupils, very few, have sufficient sense and determination to find their way back to the beginning, and learn at last what they should have been taught at the beginning, and these become artists. The average girl in the average school learns art as an accomplishment. True art in the nineteenth century embraces all that has been achieved by the patient and intelligent study of some of the grandest intellects the world has produced during the last two thousand years, and manifestly the average school-girl cannot begin at the top.

"The pupils begin lo study drawing while in the Preparatory Department. They are taught carefully, with a view to qualifying them to receive instruction in the higher branches. Several of the small pupils, who have had no other instruction than that given gratis in the class - room, exhibit some very creditable crayon sketches. Of the work done in the studio we can scarcely say too much. About one hundred pictures were exhibited at the Art Reception the last night of Commencement week. Of these, the average would compare favorably with the best work usually done by school-girls, while the work of the half-dozen pupils who contested so closely for the medal would not disgrace a professional artist."

From HoN. Z. W. EWING, Speaker o.f the Senate o.f Tennessee.-" Speaking from observation and knowledge, I can say that this school has no superior in the State, and, I believe, few, if any, in the South. Its distinctive features are a high moral and religious lone, thorough characterbuilding, a high grade of scholarship, a close and constant watchfulness over the heallh of the pupils, and a genuine honesty in everything done or attempted."

.F,-om the Pulaski Citioen.-"The Chapel was literally jammed last Saturday evening to hear the readings given by Miss Miriam Nelson, a pupil of Miss Heron for six years. The programme was admirably suited to show the scope of her histrionic powers. She easily adapts herself lo any mood, from severe and rigid tragedy, through all the varied and various forms of expression, to the plaintive and prosaic. She shows the greatest power, however, in the highest realms of acting, where her pose and gesture can assist in giving emphasis to words she utters with such burning dramatic expression. Graceful as a nymph, with an ease and at-home naivett that express confidence in her own powers, before she speaks the auditor is prepared to expect something worthy of an artist. The programme was selected to measure the breadth of her genius, the versatility of her power."

From JUDGE W. \V. McDOWELL, liiemphis, Tenn.-" There are but few female schools in the South where the course of study necessary for graduation is so extensive as yours, and still less where a proper understanding of that course is to so great an extent made a prerequisite lo graduation.

"But I consider the watchful care and attention g.iven to the physical and moral training of your pupils one of the chief merits of your management, while its order and system are wonderfully commendable."

F,·om MRS. M. J. STRONG, Dallas, Texas.-" My niece writes me ,he would not exchange places with anybody in the world when she knows her lessons. We are very much gratified with her improvement, and I believe there is entire satisfact ion among your patrons here. I haJe not seen your latest visitor since her return, but have learned through her relatives that she is delighted with Belmont and seemed especially impressed with the perfect system and order maintained throughout the institution. The health of your pupils is also a subject of much favorable co1nment.''

From the Nashville American.-" Speaking of pretty things, where in all Nashville is there so pretty a sight as the Belmont Park on one of these sunny spring afternoons? The marble terraces, the lawns and pavilions musical with the laughter of happy, healthful girls, everywhere charming little vistas of them as they ,warm upon the park amid the shrubbery, statuary, fountains, 3

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and avenues. Here the gleam of a tennis ball, yonder in South Park one of the camera clubs preparing for a choice 'shot,' near by the twang of guitar in some pavilion and the murmur of voices in song; then a rattle and a shout from the gymnasium's ten-pin alley as some dexterous player makes a 'ten - strike.' Far away, upon the lower terrace, the crystal dome of the central conservatory rises above the trees and gives back the fading sunlight to the scene; while beyond, and yet above it all, the grim old tower stands in majestic outline against that fairest of backgrounds, the' purpled hills of Middle Tennessee.'

"Several hundred new books have arrived for the library.

"The classes in botany have analyzed nearly every species of wild flower upon the campus. As a part of the regular laboratory work, each student prepares and mounts her own specimens in an herbarium.

"Professor Bemis, of Vanderbilt, is delivering a course of lectures to the girls upon the various economic questions of the clay.

"' I've worked harder this session than I ever clicl before,' is a proud assertion heard on every hand.

"An experimental lecture from one of his students in chemistry, for an early date, is an event hinted al by Professor Elliott.

"Mrs Gillespie has completed the number for her party to Europe."

From tlte Nasltvi//e American.-" A contract was signed yesterday which insures lo Nashville a drive-away which will equal in point of construction that of any city, and which will run through a section of the most beautiful country to be found in the United States.

"The proposed boulevard was first suggested by W. T. Glasgow, manager of the Belmont Park Land Company, and it met with immediate approval from every one throngh whose property it will run.

"It is to be a boulevard eighty feet wide, with a metalled centre drive for heavy carriages, and a speedway on each side, and will be a continuation of Addison Avenue. It will run past the Belmont College property, passing the tower and greenhouses, then east for three hundred feet, then south in a straight line three and a half miles to the beautiful Overton hills. It will run through a stretch of country unsurpassed for the beauty of its scenery and which has never been fully appreciated."

From MRS. W. J. CLARK, Dallas, Texas.-" Your kind letter was received a few clays ago, and read with much pleasure, more especially as you give such good accounts of L-- and her work.

"I had intended writing to yo,1 for some time to express our thanks and gratitude lo you for your great kindness. To say we are pleased does not express our feelings. We are delighted. L-- writes,' No mother could be more kind or more mindful of her welrare.' It is gratifying to know that she is trying lo repay you by doing good work. I hear from your patrons here that the girls are all pleased and doing well."

From JUDGE N. W. McCONNELL, Helena, Montana.-" It affords me pleasure to give Belmont my unqualified approval.

"I have personally examined your work and found it systematic and thorough, and have shown my faith in you by giving you, after much thoughtful inquiry, my only daughter to educate.

"Beautiful and picturesque in situation, Belmont offers as lovely a home to the school-girls of our country as the world affords.''

.From HoN. lIAMILTON PARKS, Naslwi!le, Tenn.-" Belmont College is on a commanding eminence in the suburbs of Nashville, and is connected with the city by electric cars.

"The buildings were erected, the walks and drives laid off, and the grounds beautified, with great taste, at an expense of several hundred thousand dollars, and time has but added to the beauty 9f the place.

"I know the principals and faculty, and am familiar with their earnest, painstaking, conscientious, thorough work in the school-room, and their refining, ennobling influence over their girls at all times.

"The educational and home-life advantages offered at Belmont are not surpassed by any school in our country, and I enthusiastically recommend it to all having daughters or wards to educate."

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From the Nashville American.-" In spite of the drawing altraction at the Vendome last evening, the spacious salon of Belmont College accommodated a large gathering of musicloving people and friends of the college. The occasion was a vocal recital by Miss Jeannie Fowlkes and the first of the series of 'student recitals' noted elsewhere in these columns. The young vocalist rendered the numbers of her programme with a delightful expression and finish that quite won her audience."

From JUDGE W. L. McALISTER, Nashville, Tenn.-" As a patron of Belmont during the past scholastic year, I take pleasure in commending the College to public favor.

"The discipline and management are excellent, while the course of study is judiciously selected and thoroughly taught by most competent instructors.

" Belmont College has already, in its first year, established its claim to favor and patronage."

From RICHARD DOUGLAS, M.D., Professor o.f Diseases o.f Women and Clinical Gyn,zcology, University o.f Nashville and Vanderbilt Uuiversity.-" As physician to Belmont College, it has been my duty to investigate and keep in view its general sanitary conditions.

"The whole building is thoroughly ventilated and excellently heated. The rooms which compose its sleeping apartments are all airy, well-lighted, and well-furnished. The plumbing and other arrangements have been constructed with special reference to hygiene. The high location of the grounds, the beautiful campus and general surroundings render il a most desirable and healthful home for school-girls.

"During the past year there has not been a single case of contagious disease or serious illness of any kind upon the premises."

From the Nashville Banner.-" The Athens of the South possesses a diversity of possibilities as an educational point. A happy thought dawns on the intelligence or some one now and then, and forthwith an institution of learning springs up. There is apparcnLly nothing too good for the schools of Nashville; nothing that wealth or art or nature can give that is not made to r!o service in their promotion.

"Belmont College, a modern home of palatial and luxurious appointments, is a rich offering to learning and literary developments. The lavish investment of hundreds of thousands on a home a generation ago is turned into a college for educating young laclics in the higher branches of learning. A judicious expenditure, added to the amount which had already been expended on this home, one of the most beautiful spots in the garden of beauty about Nashville, has made Belmont College a notable institution of learning, occupying a distinct sphere of its own, presenting the advantages of a faculty of the highest grade of accomplishments and qualifications, a coune of study thorough and complete, a location remarkable for its healthfulness, and the ideal environments for the refinement and resthetic culture of young ladies.

" The pupils have a magnificent lawn of fifteen acres for recreation and healthful exercise; macadamized walks and drives, a gymnasium and bowling alley, magnificent conservatc1ries, pavilions, statuary, flowers and shrubbery that can never fail lo be a source of delight and mental exhilaration.

"Prof. Elliott has charge of the scientific department, and with an interesting laboratory of appliances and apparatus, thoroughness in that branch is assured. The college is supplied with a photographic outfit, and the students have a club among themselves for study and practice in the art of photography during leisure hours, both pleasurable and instructive to them.

"The views about the buildings and lawn and the surrounding hills give an endles~ field for study in this art and landscape painting. The highest moral thought and sentiment is instilled and maintained in Belmont College, ancl the health and general well-being of girls attending arc looked after in a thoroughly homelike manner. The school is a select one for the most finished education in the higher branches of literature, language, and music. The aim is not to sacrifice completeness for numbers, and while the charges are reasonable for the advantages afforded, the highest degree of perfection is the object steadily in view in this institution.

"Such is beautiful Belmont, a delightful home as well as school, affording object-lessons of beauty of never-ending pleasure ancl profit."

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From the Nashville Evening Herald.-" The visitor to the art studio at Belmont College is ~l once impressed with the evident determination to carry out the principles of thorough culture 111 that department as in all others. It is exceedingly interesting to see the simple, delicate, exact drawing of the tiny maidens from the Preparatory School, while the drawings and paintings of the more advanced students, themselves beginners in the autumn, are well-composed pictures made from models 'set up' and managed by themselves. One enthusiastic young lady exclaimed: 'Just think! not one of us could draw a straight line, or a crooked one, as for that, when we entered here.'

"The properties of the atelier were chosen and brought from New York by Miss Hawley, the head of the rlepartment, who, after passing through the various classes of the New York League, was elected lo membership in 1884. Personally prepossessing, she has the genuine art spirit, and in the pauses of suggestion and criticism conversed brightly and forcefully with her students.

"' Every year,' said she, 'the demand for art education becomes more and more intelligent and looked upon less as an accomplishment and more of a necessity-a necessary training for hand and eye which no other branch of education supplies. A training of the perceptions lo observe closely and accurately to measure proportions, to see and adjust relations in the simplest and most ordinary as well as in the most cultured and resthetic affairs of life, has at last become so evident a necessity that many men and women, established in the serious professions, are entering our great schools of art lo acquire that which should have been taught them in their school-days.

"' No other country, not even the nations of the East, has neglected this training so long. Mr. Charles Leland mentions the beautiful and accurate work clone by little children in the schools of Egypt. Because of this lack in our country, the work must, when the trained eye and hand is neeclecl, go into the hands of foreigners. The decoration of our homes, which should be directed by the individual taste of their owners, is crude and vulgar, unless placed in the hands of the professional decorator. Too often, then, there is a tiresome sameness, a lack of individuality, and a general expression that does not accord with the conditions of the occupants.

"'Art, as an accomplishment, is no longer satisfied with a bad copy of a bad chromo, but even the amateur must submit to be scrutinized by artistic stanclarcls, show some degree of patient study in his work, and be able to discriminate intelligently the works of the great masters of the past and present.

"' Our advanced schools and colleges, recognizing this, are pushing forward their art departments as rapidly as the increasing culture of our country demands. Although this laying of foundations seems, at first, all underground, the beautiful structure soon appears, and herein, young ladies, lies immediate encouragement to thoughtful, patient study.'"

POST-GRADUATES' RECEPTION TO SENIORS, Friday, May 29, 8 to II P.M.

flFTl-1 STUDENT'S RECITAL, MISS JOSIE MARX.

PIANO AND READINGS, Saturday, May 30, 8 P.M.

BACCALAUREATE SERMON. HEV. JElx.E WITHERSl OON, Sunday, May 31, II A.M.

FRENCH AND GERMAN ART RECEPTION. Monday, June 1, 8 P.M.

TREE DAY-PLANTING OF CLASS TREE, ETC., Tuesday, June 2, IO A.M.

ANNUAL RECITAL-VOICE, VIOLIN, PIANO, AND REAl)]NG ', Tuesday, June 2, 8 P.M.

MEDAL CONTESTS, Wednesday, June 3, 8 P.M.

COMMENCEMENT ORATION, REV. S. A. STEEL, D. D. AWARD OF DIPLOMAS, MEDALS, HONORS, ETC., Thursday, June 4, IO A.M.

THE "COTTON BELT ROUTE ,"

ST. LOUIS, ARKANSAS AND TEXAS RAILWAY , Carrie s mor e Pupil s t o an d fr o m Ar ka n sas ¢-<J T exas TH AN ALL OTH ER LI NES TO THOSE STATES COMB INED.

THIS IS THE ONLY LINE FROM MEMPHIS RL1nning Tw o D a il y Tr a ins

THROUG HTO TEXAS WITHOU T CHANGE OF CARS, And without Omnibus Transfer in Memphis from Eastern Lines.

Why! Because this is the only line which has furnished, as promised, elegant chair cars direct from the school to the scholar's home, and from the home back to school without changes en route. These cars a re fitted up for this class of travel exclusively with retiring and toilet rooms, accompanied by an attentive porter and in charge of an Agent of the Company, who sees that the car is reserved for the use of pupils only.

We have handled the First-class Schools of Tennessee, Kentucky, North Carolina, and other States fo r a series o f years, and in no instance has any school, commencing with us, p:ttronized, subsequently, any other line.

Correspondence solic i ted f rom Principals of Schools and Parents concerning th e safe conduct of sc ho lars , by W B DODDRIDGE, Gen.Mgr , E.W . LaBEAUME , G. P . &T . A ., ST Lours, Mo. S. G WARNER , Travelling Agent , MEMPII IS, TENN, W H. WINFIELD , G A. P D., ' W . G ADAMS , Pass Agent , TEXARKANA, TEXAS. NASIIVILLE, TENN,

Il, A UTE

(N. C. and St. L. R.R. ) FOR ANY PO I NT IN

Geotrgia, Flotrida, otr the Catrolinas.

A m ost pleasant journey can be made by ta k ing the rou t e via Nashville over the nash"ille, Ghattanooga and 8t. Louis Railway.

The prompt running of the trains and good connections made by this line are among the marked features of the route

To this are adde<l comfort, speed and sa fely, clean coaches, an<l goo<l attention from all con<luclors and trainmen.

FARLOR - 0::S:AIR CARS , SLEE P ING-CARS , and coaches with Lavatories make t his route desirable at all times.

For T ickets an<l further i nformation, apply to Coupon Ticket Agents, or W. L. DANLEY, General Pass. and Ticket Agen t, NASHVII.,I.E.

TA'.KE THE OLD RELIABLE, SHORT LINE.

LITTLE ROCK AND MEi1PIIIS RAILROAD.

SHORTEST, QUICKEST AND BEST ROUTE

TO ANO FROM ALL POINTS I N

ARKANSAS, TEXAS CALIFORNIA.

THROUGH COACHES, CHAIR-CARS r,f" SLEEPERS -Fl{OMMemphis to Little Rock, Ark., Waco and Fort Worth, Tex., VTITHOUT CHANGE.

Positively the on ly line to Arkansas an<l Texas points without a three-mile "bus" transfer at Memphis.

For Rates, Routes, Maps, and other information, write or call on CHAS. A. JOSEPH, T. F. & P.A., Nashvllle, Tenn.

C. E. HETH, T. P.A., Memphis, Tenn.

R. A. WILLIAMS, S. E. P.A., H. W. MORRISON, G.F.&T.A., Atlanta, Ga. Little Rock, Ark, RUDOLPH FINK, Gen'I Mgr. , Little Rock, Ark.

THE EL PASO ROUTE. TEXAS AND PACIFIC RAILWAY.

The ,lircct line from all points in the SOUTHEAST, with Through Trains from NEW ORLEANS, TEXARKANA AND SHREVEPORT TO NORTH :A:ND WEST TEX:A:S·l$:A:RIZON:A: :A:ND

THE FAVORITE ROUTE TO OLD J\l\'.EXICO :\ll:A: EL P:A:SO

SHORT LINE AND ONLY THROUGH-CAR LINE FROM NEW ORLE:A:NS TO DENYER. AN ELEGANT LINE OF PULLMAN BUFFET SLEEPING-CARS ON ALL THR OUG H TRAINS.

JOHN A GRANT, Gen. Manager, B. W. McCULLOUGH, G. P.and T.A., DALLAS , TEXAS. DALLAS , TEXAS L. E DRAKE, T P.A., Louisville, Ky.