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Missouri

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SEPTEi\lBER

1(;-\\ ednesday, Session op~ns al 10:co A. M. NovEi\llJER

26- Thurscfo y, Thanksgiving Holiday . DECE7>I BGR

JANUARY

24-Thursday, Christmas Holiday begins.

4--i\Ionday, Christmas Holiday ends. JANUARY

29-:;o-Semi-Annua l Re views. '.\L\Y

18- 21-An1111a l Examinations.

:\IAY 2:,-24---Fielcl Day Exercises.

M,w 2.;;- }filita ry Exercises and JUll ior Exhibition. i\l,\Y 26-Corn rnenceme11 t f~XC'rcises.

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For :1903-1904.

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Academic Department.

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MAJOR

F. M. LETT, B.PI·l., B.S., M.S.,

PROPRU,:TOR AND SUPERl:-ITE:-IDE:-IT,

Grnduale Alnbamn S 1n1c Norm~ll Cullc~c ; g raduate U ni ver;-<if >rof Aiobamn;. Public Schnul Superintendent; Tcachcr.:-.i ' Life Certificnte: Fcllnw anti ln~t ructor in L'nivcr:iity of Alabama.

C:rnrlmuc H oward College; two year~ Profc~:-;or of ~lathcmatic-- and Com-

PROFESSOR C l·!E)IISTRY, PH\'SICS AND BIOLOGY.

CnLONEL \\. D. For-;v1ur-:, A .B., A.i\I ., maudnnL of Cad c l s i n !-lam e: :--cvrntccn yrn r~ Proprietor and Supcr-

intt'ndcnt .-\1::ibama )l ilitary ln ~titutc: th ree ycnr:,, Superintendent r.f )l i, ..o uri ) fi li1a ry Acndcmy ,

MAJO R CIIARI.E:S

PROF1'SSOR OF i\'l ,\THF.)I ATICS AND FRENCH.

'.\fi\JOR

P. C. SIIAW, A.B., A.:'11.,

PRINCIPAL ACADE)IIC D E l'ART)l£ NT,

Graduat e 'fri nity L"nh·cf!-.ity, Can:1da: gradu:11 c Ontario Normal Collc,;c. Cnnada; .\la.... 1c-r T rinity Co llC"go Schonl; lwo year:- Profc-, nr :\li.;.-.ou ri )lilitary Academy,

PROfESSOR OF ENGLISH, LATI N AND HISTORY.

PROFfiSSOR A NCIENT LA NGU AGES AND LITERATURE: ,I ND J300J..K[s£PING.

Lrnu -rr-:NANT-Co1,o:s r-:1,

T. JENKINS, A.B.,

Gradual<" ~liami ("ni,·rr.-.ity: Cradun.re St.udcnt (·ni\'cr:--ity of ~liohiJ!an: Profe:--.'° r of E11i::li~h and I.at in in Curnbcrlnnd Cil_v ( T enn. ) .\ cadC'n1.v: Commandant Cadet~ in ~:l.nic .

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C. W. H .\RI .. \X, B.S.,

Grnd11a1c \"al pnrai:-:<1 C11llci:e : l{radtrnt~ l\in~ •..i ~chool ofOralory~ fin.• ~·car• Pub!ic lRctu rrr ::i.nrl Elocntioni~t: o ne year Prnfe~r )Jj_:,, _..:011ri )filirury Academy.

A. C . L11, L AR n, B.S.,

CO)D!ANDANT CADETS, Graduat e VtrJ.tinia ~lilt lnry Jn-.1itm c; Pro.,o.'-i..:or 0 r '.\lathcm at ic:-: and C(1 m 1na11da n t CadcL;-- Cornel ia ( C:a.) ~onnnl Col lc-c:c : Profe.......o r '.\lathe-

PROFESSOR ENGLISH, ELOCUTION, SCIENCE.

mali c ... and Curnmandant of Cadet '-· ((cn111cky Military Jn~111utc; S tafT O ffi cer 2d Ky. Star e G u ard,

P ROF[(SSOR ~l ,\TH F.~I ATICS , ~IILIT,IRY T ,ICTICS, SC IENC F. ANO LAW.

i\l.\JvR ::-J. R. R o Dic::s, B.S., :\I.D.,

i\L\JOR ROLLA :'llcl NTIR E, A.B. ,

SURGEON,

Graclua1 c :\Ji~~ouri S tate- L"n i '"cr :-=i t\": t w o \·C::tr;-- Profc"'-~Or C ulver )tili t ::t r v

Crad 11a 1c \\'c-.tmin~ter Collc~c: J?radnatc ) Jb ...:o uri ~l cdic:11 Colle~c: three )·ear~ Suri::con ) l i!-cinuri )tilitary .Acn<lcrny,

Acad emy : 1 wo year-.: Profe-...:--or '.\li;~o u ri .\lilitnry .Academy.

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P ROFESSOI< ~IOOERN LANG UAGES ,1:-ID LITEJ, ATURE, ,\NO HISTORY.

LECTURER PHYSIOLOvV, i-lYGIENB, ANATOMY .

FACULTY- Continued. PR11r- 1-:ss1>R

Business Department. Jl.\ ]' )R

F. C. S 11.\ \,.,

PROl'ESSOR 01' HOOKKEEl' IN1; A:-.D Co~I MI\RC I AL. L .\ W

JI.\JO R R O Li.,\

C. \ V. lIARt ••, N,

J)i...lini:ui--11cd Gr:u l11u1c uf l\ini.:'.. t>l'huul of )h1c..ir; l11rcct r )I u,ic o f Bou rbo n Cullcl!l'. 0JRE<:1'0R \IOl' ,11, ~I USJC ,IND P U 13l.l C 1-:NTL\ RT,I I NMENT S .

i\l t: l N'l'l l{ ~ ,

School of Physical Culture.

P HOF l~SSOR 0 1: S'f~NO(;RA l'II Y .\ ND 'i'YP E \VR I T t NG.

Director of Field Athletics

Students in thi ~ 1'um sc may take <'l her work in t he Aca1k111ic Dc-partm c-111 .

Teacher of Cy11111::isiulll.

School of Music.

Football Coach . . . .. i\l aster of Swi111mi11g, . .

i ;r:,,ilunt<'_ i'\f l'c1 1t"'Cn·a tory vf C:Ou111~c n t ·uin:-r--it y. Germany: te n ycn r~ Direo1 ,,r uf Gb-~o\\' runsen·atnry: , ix ~-oars C'unrl11r•1vr (•f tlrc-hc~l ru 111 )li-., c•u r i '.\l ili1:i r~· At•a,h•m~·. D1!<E,TOR B.1No AND 0Rc11Esrn.1t. Music.

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F. c. S1 1/\W

. i'll.'\JOR C. 'f.

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!\I AJ o R F. M. L 1-:n·

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Professor of JI ii iLary Gymnas tics, L T .-COL. A .C, f,1 LI.ARD Teacher of Dn11cing, . .. • .\ l1 ss E 1,1zABETII DuNCA:-1

Rr;P1u:sr;:-1TING rrr:n:EN STATl~S Ai\D TERR1·r 0Rn,s. S11ow1:-1c Col1Rs1;s oF STPnY, Avi;RAr.1, DAILY GRADES ,\ND RA:'\K . NA~1E:.

*Theo. Fonville ... Regular *Ralph R. Buckner .... .. Commercial *William 0. Lotz . . .. . . . Commercial * Lurin r. i\lacklin . . . . ..... Regular =~ Emil Roehry. . . . . . . .. Regular *William :'IL Tilghman ....... Regular *James M. Arnold . . . . .... Regular ·X· R<::uben \\. Taylor ... .. . .. . Regular *Guy J. Crowley. . . . . . ..... Regular *Gilbert Mathewson . . . . . . . . Regular *Willia m P. Doss. Jr. . . . .... Regular *W. Dix,..,n Fletcher .. .. . .. . Regular ''' David Olin . . . . . . .. . Regular . . Co111111c:rcial * Hum berlo Sanchez. *R uth Fonville . . . . . Regular * Roy E. :\lcKinney . . ... . . . Regular Regular *Louis A. Ulen . *Wa rrick Hannan . . . . . . ... Regular " 1)1.. tin~ui ..hcU.

COl"RSE.

GR,\DE.

RJ\!I.K.

*Harn· i\L Scarritt ... . .. .. . Regular *\\·. \~·allace Fry, Jr . .... . . . Regular *Roy I-1 . ~letcalf . ........ Regular *Robert C. Trimble- . . . . . . . Regular * Barton R. Casada,· . . . ... Regular *Lowell R. Patton.·. . . . . . Regular Pielding A. i\lcCormick Regular 1-lenrv \\'. Nason .... .. Regular Louis A. Phillips . . . . . . . . . . Regular Leonard ~I. Stern . . . . . . . . Regular Arthur E. I-loITmann . . . Commrrcial Raymond P. La,·in* .. .. . . . Regular Forest J. :M ajor. . . . .. Regular M. E. Potts..... . . . . . . . . . Regular George \V. Robertson . . Regular I. Beers Rohrer . . . . . . . . . Regular J ohn :\I. Sanders . . . . . . . . Regular i'\eal \\'instead . . . . ... .. ... Regular Cecil C. Bailey. . . . . . .. .... Regular

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NA~IE.

coimsr-:.

* Edrnund A. Rodenberg. . . . Regular

97._; 96.5 95-.1 94.8 94 . R 93 - 2

.1 -~ 4 5

92 .3

9 1 .8 91 .8 9 1 .5

7 7

8 9

~1.4 9: . 2

9 1

91 91

11 11

90. 9

90.8 90 . ~ 90.6

IJ 13 14

89 89 89

16 16 I 7

18 19 20 2)

89 88

21 21 21

88 8S 88 88 8S

21 21

COURSE. N.-\MB.

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Edward L. Bowen. . Regular Marshall I. Johnston . . . . . . . Rt'gular James M. Long. . . H.('gular Earl Rankin . . Rrgular Hunt Smith.. . . . . . . . . Regular George N . .-\lbon . .fr. .. . . . . . .. Regular J ames P . i\lorris . . . . . . . . .. . Regular George Rnnkin ...... . .. . . .. Regular Robert St rait .. . . . . ....... Reguhir i\farion V .Fonvillc . .. . .. . . .. Regular Percy B. J ames... ... .... ..Regula r Elias K. Mengel. . . Regular Rae R. Nrwton. . . . . . . . . . Regular Charl<'s R. Rain. .Reg,ilar Thomas J. C'u1Tv . . . . . . . . . . . Regular Harry :\lC'Collum . . . . . . . .... Regular Samuel :allacc ~ - . . . . Commercial H . .Monroe Andt' rson ........ Regular

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22 22

87 87

S6 S6 86 S:i

85 85 85 85 85 S4 84 84 83

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24 2

24 25

Commercial f.red S. Hathawny • • • • • • • Regular Lee R. Hou~~, - . • • • •• •• • Recrular 0 J oseph R. \;I,],.1 coxson. . Recru 1a1. W. George '-en • · · · • • • • • • • "' I8 1. !av l·l. Stevens. Jr. . • • · · · • .Regn •Ralph • Ca IIawav . . .....• . • • • Recrular " Frank Stanlev·.. . . .. • • • · · · • Regu1ar . . r· Id ' Recrular O R Curlls •JC . • • • • • • • • • • • Graha m C. Hogan. . . . . . . . . egu 1a~ Hardin Field . . . . · • Regula i Harvey Stanley . · · Regular George Stroh . . . . Regular Walter E. Parkinson . . . . Regular Fred McColl um . . . . . . . . Regular Harry Ferguson . . . . . . . . Regular Hardin Johnson . . . . . . . .... Regular J. Fin le)' Smit h . . . . . . Regn Jar

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RANK

83 83 83 82

79 78

75 74

73 7.1 68 67 65 62 60

Special Courses- Not Graded. John Bolev . .. . . ... .. . . B!oculion. 11asil Bre\l;C'r . ... . . . ... E locution. i\liss Burhop. . .. ... Elocution. B. Casadav. . . . . .. Piano . i\liss Cross . . . . .. E locution . Thos. Curry. . . ... . . ... . . . Piano. Hal Daniel. . . . . . . . .. E locution . Alfred E lliott . . ... ... .. Elocution. M. fo'onville . . E locution and Cornet. Theo. J7onville ... . . .. .... . . Voice.

Jos. Glandon .. Elocution and Violin. Miss Houston . . . . . . ... E locu lion. Albert Hulen . . . ... . .... \"oicc. Miss Ken t ... . . . .. . . . .. E locution. E. T. Ketter. .... .. ... . Elocution . R. P. Lavin . Piano and Voice. Miss Koenig . . . . . .Voicr.·. G. Mathewson . .. . . . . ... . Voice. F. McCormick. . . . Violin. Jno. P. i\forris ........ . . .. . Voice. Robert Nicholas .... . . . . .. . Voice.

Emil Rochry . . . .. . . ...... . Voice. L. l\l. Stern . . . ... .. Elocution. i\lrs. Sutt on . . . E locution . R . \V. Taylor . . .. Voice. Chas. Traughber . . .. . . . .. .Voice. Dr. \\I . T raughber. .... . Elocu l ion . Miss T ucker. . . . E locution . l\fiss Varnon . . .. . . . ... E locution . J . W ilcoxson . . . . . . . . . . . . Voice. Willia m Wright .... . ... . . .. Voice.

CLASS 1903. Literary Department.

Voice Culture. J ohn Pomeroy .\!orris . .

. i\kxico, .\,Jisso uri

Lieut. \\'illia111 Wallace Fry, Jr . . . . Mex ico, Missouri Capt. Lowell Russell Patton . Clarks,·illc, .\Iisc;ouri Lieut. Edmund Arthur Rodenberg . St. Louis, ;\lissouri

Commercial Department. ('apt. William Oscar Lotz.

. Ironton, .\fissouri

Scholarship Medal. Awarded by 'lfessrs. Buckner & Whitney to Lieutena nt Edmund .·\ . Rodenberg, of St. Louis, his a,·erage an nual grade, including examinat ions, being the highes t- 97. 7. Captain \\·m. 0. Lotz next higlwst-~ 4.

CLASS 1902. Department of Elocution and Art . .\Iiss Gerlt ucle 'llcC!imans . .. .

. . . . .\lount Sterling. Ohio

Literary Department. .\Iiss \'evill e Carleton Fom·illc. Cap t. .\lacbir J. Dorsev.

. .\fcxico, .\li~souri Capt. Henry B. .\Iiller ... . . . . ... . C'larksYille, i\Iissouri Gillesp ie, lllinois Lieut. J ohn C:. Fortune . . .. . . . .. . C~eorgiana, ..\lahama Lieut. J ohn A. Guthrie- . . . Mexico, .\lissouri. 9

History in Brief.

N NO\·cmber , 1889, the public-spirited citizrns of i\I ex ico,. i\Io., under the leadersh ip of the late Governor Charles 1-1. Hardin , founclrr of I Iardin Ladies' College, dona ted sixteen t hou~ancl dolla r~ a nd ~ we n t y ncres of la nd for t he purpose of establ ishing here a military school. The enterprise was wise ly. m t n1s tcd to Colo11cl A. F. Fleet, now Superinte nde nt of Cu lver i\lilitarv Acadrmy, who contribu ted la rgely of l11s own means and erected buildings adapted to the sprcial purposes of thorough mental an d physical t rain ing. , The school grew rapidly in public favor, placing upon its rolls represen ta ti ves from every Congressional District in the Stale of Missouri, a nd from t wenty other States, until the fall of 1896, when the buildings were totally des troyed by fire. In the spring of 1900, Colonels A. K. Yancey and W. D. Fonville decicletl to rebuild t he Academy, s11b111i tting plans in voh·ing a cost of fifty thousand doliars. The citizens of Mexico 111ost cheerfully and promptly donated ten tho usand dollars to ll1c enterprise. An elegant blurgrass campus of oue hundred acres, adjacent lo the city limits, was srcured a nd the work of construction begun. On the 20th of Sept r mber, 1900, the doors of thr new Academy were thro w11 open for the rece p t ion of !-1'11dents. Providence sm iled on the ent erprise a nd crowned it with sncccss. A great shadow fell on us Februa ry 4, 1902, when Colonel Yancey, the venerable a nd bel oved President, was called to his reward. \Vhen the las t bugle-note of " taps" was hushed and we turned in awful sile nce from the 10

resting place of our friend , we felt as if the hopes of the Academy were buried there. \Ve did not realize then how wisely and well the foundation had been Jaicl. The session of 1902- 1903 opened with a larger and better class of cadets. Twenty States and Territories have been enrolled under the new admi11istration, representing the best and most influential families. The school has advanced s tead ily and solidly in favor, merit , growth, and usefulness. On the 12th of February, 19 3, Colonel Fonville became proprietor of the Academy by the purchase of Colonel Yancey 's interest. To meet the demands, arrangements have been made for additional dormitories. The session of 190.,- 190+ promises to be the best of all since the re-establishment of the school.

The Object. The Academy was established and rebuilt with the idea of providing a school in the great '-Vest where boys an d young men can obtain a thorough preparatiou for life or universit y, at reasonable cost, under the immediate supervision of successful educators. The superintendent, commandant and corps of instructors live in the Academy, ma kin g it a t rue home for the cadets, where should be found always rc· finement, culture, sympathy, cour·~ tesy, aid, and al l the niceties that sweeten a nd ennoble life and la bor. Everything is provided for the mental, mora l, a nd physical betterment of the young lives entrusted to our care.

The Location. ~Icxico is a quiet little city in the richest part of ~lissouri, situated on the two grand tnmk lines between St. Louis und Kansas City. Jt is accessible from all points and distinguished for beauty, healthfulness, educa_ lional faci liti es, church priv ileges, and the culture and refinement of the people. It has beautiful homes, made> more beautiful by genuine fri endship and cord ial hospitality. Gentlemanly cadets receive a warm welcome. It is here that Hardin College is located , a superb boarding school for the higher education of woman. This is an advantage worthy the consideration of parents who have both sons and daughters to educate. 11

The School Site. ·t'I

b f ti l't ll ci·t)' of J\Icxico 0 11 Lhe s ummiL of a hill descend1c Academy is s it11atecl i11 t11c eastern su bu r so te I e ' ., · I · . . " . . . • . t ·' bu t iiw toco111fortanclheallh. l•romthis mg ge11t Y 111 eYcn· d1rcct1011. I h e dra1m1 0-c 1s wel1-11Jgh perlce 1, coll 11 " . JI ' I ·11 o-rcc11 fields luxuna ut m ead ows la k es, · • • " . . f pomt, the s urrou11d111g countr_,· prese11 ls bea11llf11l n ews o ro mg 11 :' o ' ' a ucl wooclla11d. l-:\'C·ry thiug i11 a rt aml na ture combines to make it a n id eal school-h ome for boys.

Campus and Buildings. The campus em braces a n area of more than one hundred acres, being a mple for all milita r y d isplays, man ly sports, and a thletic cont ests. It affords a lso opportun ity for fish i11g, hunting, swimming , boatin?, a nd skating. The buildings are all new a nd modern in p!a'i1 and improvement , embody i11g beauty, convemcnce, a nd com fort. They arc cons t meted of brick, covered with metn I, heated by steam, a ucl ligh tee! by e lectricit y . For safety , 110 build ings a rc higher than two sLorics nbove basements, nnd the ou tlets a rc la rge a nd numerous.

Healthfulness. lt is very importa nt l hat the hyg ienic conditions of the town or community where the school is located should be good: but it is vas tly more im portant. so fa r as the cadet is concerned. that t he school-ho me itself shou ld be free from disease germs. On this poin t, let a disin terested oro-an SJ)eak for this Acaclemv: b • '_'It se<·m~ a lmost bryonrl belief, in these cla ys whe11 health is conceckcl ly clepenclenl upon proper sanit ary and hy;:ienic !-11rrou11d111~s. tha t the- head of n i:imilv co11lcl fnr a minute lose sig-hl of Lhcse ma tters a nd 5encl his clear ones lo n ploce a bou t \\'hich he knows nothin g co ncc-rning the care tnken to presrn·e the hrn llh of Lhc rcsiclf'nls when rcll cclion will assure hi111 ( hat lhc most ~ed11!ous <:nre is neccssarv. , . ' •TJ.e United ?atrs.llca/1/1 IJ11/lcti11 has harl occasion Lo exa mine inlo this subjrct qnile extensively during the pas l fe,,· months, anr, if some ol the lacts that have come ll• our notice during these i11 vestig-ations were generally k uown, we he lit've tha l prospecti ve )'a trons " ·011lcl be shocked a t th e un~anitary aucl discase-brcccling conditions existing- at so me of the hif:!hcst -priccd a nd mos t fash 10nable schools. ' 12

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ENTRANCE nALL. or~

1-fu>..,MJJi(S,TRATION IWIMDJbl~'.

''These invesligatirms have been made without the instigation of the proprietors a nd gt>nerally without tht>ir kn0wledge; consequt•ntly they a rt' absolntely unbiased a nd unprejudicerl. " Among thr schools that met with the ge neral approvnl of the experts inve5ti;;ating the5e matters for us, a nd which we have 110 hesitation in recommending to our rea clrrs, is the l\lissouri Military Academy, Mexico, l\'lo. " We know nothing about the c-ourse of stndy at this schoul, for it is of no interest to u~; but if the same ca re is taken with the mental welfare> o!" the pupil as is shown a nd plainlv sl10wn to be taken with the physical, we feel that it deserves the support of parents and the encouragement of the> public."-'- U. 5. Heal/Ji. 13,tllelin, New York, Sept. 10, 1902.

This was said withoul our knowledge a nd unsolicited.

The Character of the School. It is Non-Secta rian, Classical, Scientific, Commercial, and Military. It has been authorized by the State of Missouri to grant diplomas. It is Preparatory in a two-fold sense: 1. It fit s young men for College, Un iversity, and the Govern ment Academies at \,Vest Point and Annapolis. 2. Jt prepares for business and other life duties. Its graduates will be recogni zed a nd received by the University of i\lissouri, Chicago University, and all o thers.

The Faculty. Each member of the Faculty is a teacher of ability and successful experience, engaged with a view t~ thoroughness in his department of work , wisdom in ma tters of discipline, and exemplary character as a leader of the young. Each must he loya l lo Christ and the \Vorel of God , not using the profession as a stepping-stone to sorne other calling. The teachers are all college and uniwrsity graduates. Teaching and moulding character- fitting young men for usPfuln ess and honor, is our life work. \Vith special college and university training, with an eminently successful experience in diligent study and practice of the best me thods of teaching, we claim the qualifications necessarv to the business. 15

The Right Kind of Education. · I· d I dv" -has been rigl1tlv called ''The Golden Ji' I . corport' s,1110 ..- · a sound mmc .1l ens sa11a 111 ma soun JO • • , . . . \// e of l:'d11catio11." The ideal of true manhood may be a ttained only by a careful nurture and d1sc1plme of body, mind, and soul. );or can time be eliminated f~ on1 such culture. ft requires regula r a nd sySt ematic instruction ,.

in proper athletics. mental. and mora l exercises. This kind oi ed11catio11 must conie from the daily experiences in the school, fro m pe rsonal contact with the cultured and religious. a nd from the character and ma nners of those in cont rol. Every pupil shou ld be inspired \\'ith the feeling !11a t the I ruest and no blrst tvpe of manliness is found in the scholar, the soldier, the citi zen, whose hope is in Cod, \\'hose patt ern is Christ·. Then can successfu l a ppea ls be mad e to his honor, his veracity , his self-respect. E,·ery duty will be well performed , without fear and without favor, with no idea of pro mo tion or oi mortal reward . With such ideas of ec!11catio11, engendered and perfected by practical and successful experien ce. llie Superintendent and Fac11lty oi .\lissouri .\lilita ry Academy fee l justified in offering its advantages to the best people oi this country.

Thoroughness in AH Departments . .\11prrJici<1I i11str11ctio11 is dangerous a nd expensive. lt is a loss of time and mone_v to pupil and pa tron. It is getting "something for nothing"-yc.r. worse //, an 110//,ing. The patrons of this school can rest assured that honest work will be clone here, and t ruthful reports will be sent home. );o t a lesson and not a subject can t he student s pass without complete maste ry . Consciou s of 'b T . . o ur rcs~ons1 1 tty and Jea lous ol our reputa tion as educators, we would not dare to send out a young man partiallv equipped for the battle of life. •

The Kind of Boys Wanted. 111 cducatio_n, more than clsc~vhcre perhaps, blood asserts its power, its superiority. Heroes of hea r t a nd rnincl can be found m every walk of hfe, noble boys, waiting for the touch of a master hand, to mould a nd polis h the m

for the Temple of Glor.\'· These are in v ited to the halls of lea rning, where the plastic mind and heart may receive the impress of power and success.

The Teacher's Responsibility. To tra in the mind immortal, lo fi t il for lime and eternity. is a task that, in importance, far transcends any other human effort. Grave, indeed, is the responsibility. Happy the parent, happy th e you th , who has found an artist equal to the delicate task-a task too often assumed by tyros and simpletons. Verily, " Fools rnsh in where :mgels fear to t read.''

Religious and Moral Training. " The grandest thought that ever entered the human mind is individual res ponsibility to God." False to the boy, false lo lhe parent, fa lse lo Goel, is the teacher who fails lo engage a ll his powers to impress upon the youthful mind the great duly of a llegia nce to Goel a nd loyally to His Word. i\lorality is the handmaid of Religion-· a crown of glory and honor lo the youth "whom to turn from the right is more difficult than to tum the sun from his course." Each clay's exercises begin with Bible n·ading , prayer, and talks by the superintendent, the teachers, and occasional lectures by ministers from the ci ty.

City Churches. i\lexico has two Baptist Churches, one Catholic, one Christian, one Episcopal, one Lutheran, two ~Iethoclist, and one Presbyterian. T he cadets attend the churches of their choice in squads under officers.

Happiness and Protection. It is our cons tan l aim to render the cadets as comfortable and as happ_v as possible. Their hours for work, recreation , meals , a nd sleeping are all regulated. They a re placed on honor as soon_as they en~er the Academy. \\'e never spv upon their actions, but we keep faithful watch over them a ll the time-especi ally at n ·(e,ht. It should never. be said that any boy under our care, innocent and pure when he left tl-ie ?lei homestead with a father's counsel and a mother's blessing, became while here a v ictim to vice because llO fn endly eye kepi constant , 1igil while evil threatened the sacred citadel of chastity and honor.

Proper Association. The cadets at this school come mostly from the very best and most influential families. They have been represented to us as gentlemen destined to become useful and honorable citizens. If fo und to be otherwise they are "requested'' to resign. Prom "reveille'' in the morning to "taps" at night, the s tucleuts arc in t ouc]; with the teachers, a safe-guard against evil influences and a guaranty of propriety.

Bed-Rooms and Sleeping. The:: rooms are ample for t~vo cadets, each havin~ about ~' _oo cubic feet of space. With high ceiling, white plastered walls, large double wmdows, exposed to direct sunlight, heated by steam, lighted by electricity, well 18

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ventilated-they are comfortable, delightful, and healthful. full hours for sleeping.

Everything is so regulated that cadets get eight

The Dining-Room. Will accommodate more than one hundred cadets and teachers. The Superintrndent and his family, as well as the Faculty, take their meals with the cadets. A generous table and a variety will be provided-not cfointies. but a plenty of good. substantial food. Each table is under the direct control of a teacher, assuring strict propriety a11d seei ng that Pach cadet is supplied to entire satisfaction. There should never be cause for complaint. The foot -ba ll team s occupy separate tables; and their bill of fare is selected and preparrcl according to the instructions of the Director of Athletics. Some boys come to school mainly to sleep, lo eat, and to complain. \Ve wish to be excused from managing !-uch. \\·c hav<.> ne,·er known one of this class to amount to any thi11g. \\: hile we givt proper attention to the bod y, we arc frank to a dmit that we are more concerned about the 111entaf and moral de'Vefopmenl.

The Reception-Room. Consists of two large parlors connected by folding doors. The cadets receive their friends and relatives usually in the front pa rlor. Here they may meet also for mus ic and social enjoyment, during hours of leisure and recreat ion . On public occasions, these rooms a re thrown into one.

Public Receptions. for the purpose of cultivating case and elel\"ance in the social circle, the cadets are permitted to hold puhlic recepfa,ns to which they invite young ladies and other friends. The Superintendent and Faculty attend these and aid the cadets in maki:ig the occasion one of pleasure. The Administration Building, with its offices, parlors, cha pel, and dining-room, is used on these occasions. 21

Special Privileges. . . I as to please the Superintendent may have, at proper Cadets whose deportment and scholarsl11p ate sue 1 • d conclucl and high schola . I • These t. \\'e place a J)re1111ut11 011 goo " 1s 11p. t1111es, pn,·1lrgcs not ctl]Oy<'d bv de 111quc11 ~' • . .. I 11· . . arc selected from tl11s class. ad1•a11/ag<'s wr opc11 to all. l he cac el o 1cc1 s , •

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Recreation. 1 nd \Vhe11 the school duties have all been satisfacloril y performed, ~he cadet can fi :omelbi~ g h_ere suited to th his taste for a11111sc111cnl and recreation. He has access by permission to e gymnasium, swunmmg-pool, athletic field, tc11nis court, lake and stream. woodland a11d field, parlors, library, etc. All kinds of manly sports

arc encouraged.

Toilet, Manners, and Language.

Cadets arc subject to inspection at all times, especially at formations for church, _meals, chapel, and school. Their toilet, manners, and language must come up lo the standard of gentlemen. lt ts easy and pleasant for a boy to meet the requirements when he knows that it 111ea11s exemption from extra duty with promotion and special priYilege.

Inspection of Rooms. No l only the cadets themselves but also their quarters are inspected daily by the officer-in -charge. A fulldress inspection ~f cadets and quarters is made once a week by, the Commandant Neatness is expected and enforced all the time.

•Bathing and Swimming.

The cadets are required to bathe regularly. For this purpose, every noor is furnished with cold and hot water and bath tubs. In suitable weather, they may ind~lge in swimming when attended by a n officer and expert swimmer. 22

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Visiting in Town. The cadets arc allowed to v isit young lad ies a nd specia l friend s in the cit y, if their conduct and scholarship merit such distinction. T hcr<:> must be no u11ccrl a i11ly as to the places vis it ed . The Comma ndant ma kes it his business to sec that no one a buses this pri,·ilegc. T he favor is fo rfeited if once a bused .

Visiting Out of Town. No cadet is a llowed to leave t he city without the written permission of his parent addressed to t he S uyY'rintendent. T his favor is granted if it can be done without detrimen t to the Acaclt•m y and the cadet himself. Parents a rc warned tha t absence from the Academy nev<:>r fail s to lower a cadet 's grade. The favor should never be granted, except in extreme cases.

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This is where the mind , the real 1111111, is de,·clopcd: Her~, the boy comes into__the close_st contact With . his t Step b,· stnp he is led b,· a master hand rnto the wo11derful and beautiful labyrinth of k . t ms rue or. . , , . . . . . . . nowled Obstacles are surmounted ' principles unfolded, hv111g truths portrayed and 1mtilled, until the •,·oung 111111 • d fina!J ge., . ~lands forth ready for the great battle of life.

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Methods of Instruction. ;\Jethods are as numerous and as successful as men. Few really succeed. "Learuing by do-in ,, 111 • work never fails. \\'e have practiced this method successfull y fo r more than twcnt)' )'ears. 'l 'Iie bg oy thatschool I c oes not succeed here, with evcrylhi11g i11 his favor, would fail anywhere else in the world. The basis of marks is 100. To pass from one subject to another, or from a lower to a higher 1 of Bo is required . If .a cadet should fall below c ass, a mark . this in the daily recitations ' on account of sic!·,ness, absc-n ot l1cr good cause, he 1s allowed a reasonable tune to make up the deficiency. Permits a re not . _ce, or is done satisfactorily. His business is lo wor!t aud to succeed. granted until this

Thoroughness of Werk. Tl that r, when a gentlcm::u1 pl::iccs his son in school he expects t l ,c- J)Cs t service an I I bIt is 11nclerstood l ic •a~ully o~ this school is composed of i11structors of s uccessful ex c-ri c iopes for ic, e~t r~su ts. .,. 011 l1 p c11ce. No matter hu,1 fa1thlul the teacher, little will be accomplished without crood honest bo ·s ti t l· "' • • wo, ,-: t c part of tt • ) 1a come to t 11s school must meet a ll the requirements in this line. Ever . c . ie pupil. The grade on each lesson. If he should fail, his privileges are cut off until he make/ one must reach a satisfactory th sequence, we have very few failures. up e work. As a happy con_ 26 ti

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A Suggestion. Sometimes it may happen that a few boys will honestly fall short of the requirements on final examination at the close of the session. / / parents cire w illing, we can arrange to keep such boys a few clays longer, at regular rates, in order to make up the work. It is beli er to do this than to spend another yPar on the same studies. Besides, it will inspire the boys with courage. This <:>x tra work will be done as a special favor.

The Course of Studies. Has been arranged to a ll ow the student to select work that best suits his talent or purpose. The Head Master of the Academic Department will a id him in doing this, complying, as far as possible, with the wishes of pare nts.

Commercial Course.

Preparatory Year. English Gramma r a nd Composition. Arithmetic. U. S. H istory. Geography. Penmanship. Reading. Spelling. Letter- \V ri ting.

Commercial Arithmetic. Bookkeeping. Commercia l Law. S tenogra phy . Type-writing. E nglish Grammar and Composition, including business forms a nd letter-writing.

Regular Literary Course. , . E N1'IRELY ELECTJ \/ f~. :,io. uf Unll, • !ren·d

TwEI vE UNil'S REQUIRED TO G RAD VAT E. • <.' . T No. o f Uni ts o tro r cu .:,U BJE C • I n ench s ubject.

l 11 Nu.:h ~u hJ«-'4,:1. Spa111s • 11 . • • • • • • • • .. • • • 2. SunJECT. English. . . · · · · · · · •• ••• Physics ••• • • • • • • • • • • 1. Algebra. .. . ... . .. .. -· Chemis try . .. • .. • • • • • ••• • .. 1. (double pe·· 110 •••• •••• • • • • • • • • r. cls.) Plane Geometry . . . • · · · · · · · · · · 1• Biology. . 2 SolidGeometry . ... ·· · ..... l · • Botany. .. .. • . . . .. . . . ..... 1. 1-2. Zoology . . • •• • ••• • • • • • • • 1. Plaue 1'rigonome t r~' • · · · · · .. .. . . . .. .. I. 3• Histor~' and Civil Government. Drawing . • • • • • 4. • · • • • • · . . I-2. Lalin. . Pliysio Iogy . • .•• 2 • • • • • . .. . 1-2. Greek . ... Physical Geography • 3. German .. . . .. • • French . . . . ... . .. . . • • • • • 3· • ea ch . A stud ent mus t take, at least, 3 units in · "' •eeks - J)Criocls :1 week of +o uunutes .,\ 111 11! means _,_, " , :> . • • " 0 English, 2 in i\Ia theu1atics, and 2 in any tore1gn la n:,ua,,e.

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English. The Last of the Mohica ns. Tennyson the p • Grammar: Text -book- Allen' s ' T' . f s· L f ' nncess .-, 1st Unit. Enrrlish Lowell, the , 1s10n o ir a un al. George Eliot s 1·i • I Grammar. Marner. ' as d Unit. Rhetoric and Composition. Text-book2 For minute and critical studyS hakespeare's , ,r . . IviacLockwood and Emerson. Theme-writing on subjects, beth. Milton, Lyc1da s, Com us, L ' Allegro and Ji Penselected br the teacher. d Unii. Study of masterpieces of Literature. Gen- seroso. Burke's Speech on Conciliation with Ameri 3 .Macaulay's Essay on Milton a nd Addison. ca. eral reading. Shakespeare, The Merchant of Venice. 4th Ui1it. Outline of the His tory of English UteraPope, Iliad, books 1, 6, 22, 24. The Sir Roger DeCoverly Papers. Goldsmith, The Vicar of Wakefield. Cole- ture, with readings of r epresentative men of each. ridge, The Ancient Mariner. Scott's Ivanhoe. Cooper, Text -book - Halleck's History of E ng lish Literature. 30

Algebra. 1st Unit. To Quadratics. 2d Unit. Algebra Completed.

Greek. 1st Unit. Gleason and Atherton 's first Greek Book. 2d Unit. Xenophon's Anabasis, with Prose composition and Goodwin's Greek Grammar.

Text-book-Milne.

Geometry. 1st Unit. Completion of Plane Geometry. 1-2 Unit. Completion of Solid Geometry. book-Phillip and F isher.

German. 1st Unit. Joynes-Meissner Grammar. Van Daell's German R eader. 2d Unit. Joynes-Meissner Grammar. Volkmann's Kleine Geschichten. Tales from Hauff (Gould). Storm's Immensee. Von Hillern's Hoher Als Die Kirche. 3d Unil. Lessing's Minna von Barnhelm. Freytag's Die J ournalistcn. Schiller's Der Neffe A.ls Onkel. Selected Readings.

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Trigonometry. 1-2 Unit. Completion of Plane Trigonometry. Textbook-\,Ventworth.

History and Civil Government. 1st Unit. U.S. History. Text-book-Fiske. Civil Government. 2d Unit. Ancient and Medireval History. Myer's Modern History, comprising E nglish and American History.

French. rst Unit. Chardenal's Complete French Course. Van Dadl's Introduction to French authors. 2d Unit. Chardenal's Complete French Course. La Ciga)e .Chez Les Four Mis (Legouve and Labiche). La Tache du Petit Pierre. Selected Letters of Madame DeSevigne (Syms). 3d Unit. Cremieux and Decourcette's L' Abbe Constantin. Corneille's L'e Cid. Racine-Iphigenie-Woodward.

Latin. 1st Unit. Smiley a nd Storke 's Beginner's Latin. 2d Unit. Cresar, with composition based thereon. T . B. Harper & Tolman . 3d Unit. Cicero and Prose Composition. T. B. Harper and Gallup. 4th Unit. Selections from Vergil and Horace. 31

Physiology.

Spanish. 1st Unit. 2d Unit.

Eclgrc11·s Grammar. Ford's Compositio11. St,Jectio11s from Spanish Classics.

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• Physical Geography.

Physics . 1st

Unit. Text-book-Avcrv. the Crowtll Cabinet. • ,

Texl -book-Collon·s.

\.\iork Jllustratcd 0 11

Chemistry. 1st Unit. Text-book-Shepard. Students arc required to do individual laboratory work.

1 -2 Unit.

Text-book-Maury.

Classes will not be formed in Biology, Zoology and Botany unless there be at least FIVE enter the class in each.

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Military Department.

:[~.......~....~n..~.r~~~~~r.n;-~i: A Post of the National Guard.

Be it enacted by the General Assembly of the Stale of Missonri as follows: SECTION 1. That Article r 7, of Chapter 130, Revised Statutes of Missouri, 1899, entitled •'Militia," be and the same is hereby amended by adding a new section thereto, to be known as Section 8728a, which shall read as follows: SEC. 8728a. The Missouri Military Academy, at Mexico, Missouri, is hereby constituted a post in the National Guard of Missouri, and the Governor is hereby directed to provide for the ann·ual inspection by appointing for this purpose a committee of three members recommended respectively by the Adjutant-General, the State Superintendant of Instruction, and the President of the State Board of Health. The Governor is furthermore a uthorized and directed to appoint and commission the officers of the school as follows: The Superintendent as Colonel; the Commandant as Lieutenant-Colonel; each of the Professors as Major; and the Graduates as Second -Lieutenants.

BATTALION ORGANIZATION. COMPANY OEFICERS.

SUPERINTENDENT. Co1.0Nm. \\I. D. F0Nv11.1.E.

'' A" Co111pn11y.

L. R. Patton .

COMMANDANT.

L. R. House First Lieutenants.

R. P. Lavin.

L T. -COL, J. P. B. AI.L AN.

Emil Roehry Sergeants.

L. A. Phillips, 1st Sgt. R. W. Taylor. 2d Sgt. E. A. Rodenberg, 3d Sgt.

ACTING POST-ADJUTANT. CAPT. w~1.

"B '' Company Captains.

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STAFF.

. . . Adjutant . . . . .... .. . Quartermaster LmuT. WM. r. noss, JR . Sergeant-Major SGT. \\7. \V. FRY. JR .. . Color Sergeant SGT. FRED s. 1-IATIIAWA\'. ScT. L. :\I. Sn:::RN .. . .. . .. . . Quartermaster-Sergeant CAPT. \V~1. 0. Lo-rz . . .. .

David Olin, 1st Sgt. 'vV. D . F letcher, 2d Sgt. P. B. James, 3d Sgt.

Corporals.

I-I. M. Anderson, 1st Corp. J. R. Wilcoxson, 1s t Corp. M. J. Johnston, 2d Corp. Chas. Ra in. 2d Corp . R. E. McKinney, 3d Corp. F. IvlcCorrnick, .,cl Corp. E. L. Bowen , 4.th Corp. E. Rankin , 4th Corp.

Government. ~lilitary discipline and drill are found to be of prime importance in preserving good governlllent, in ho ld ing the student's attention to study, and in shaping the intellectual faculties. Ma ny indifferent s tudents, on passing from a common school to a milita ry institution, surprise their former teachers and friends b y ea rnest a pplication and brilliant results. Ra.nil and office be£ng !lie 1·e1.vard, the student is impelled by a mot ive po wer not existing elsewhere. Both as ollicer and privat·e, the cadet learns to at tend carefully to matters of personal neatness and exemplary deportment. The officers are selected as a reward for obedience, ,·irtue, schola rship, a nd military excellence, coupled with age and the characteristics of tile true leaders of men. Obedience must precede au thority. 34

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The Benefits of Military Instruction. These are legion and can be seen even by an opponent of military schools. Nowhere else can the young citizen learn so well the habit of obedience, love of law and order, and respect for the "powers that be." No one responds more promptly to the call of duty or the defense of country than the man who has had military training. Self-control and self-reliance, reverence for law and Jove of country distinguish the loyal citizen; and these are nowhere so surely developed as in a good military school. Health, long life, endurance and enjoyment result generally from the wC:'11-timed, regular, systematic physical exer..:ises through which every cadet is taken every day. The regular hours for eating, slecp:ng, rising, study, exercise and recreation wiJI always aid nature in making a weak boy strong and a strong boy stronger. .Everyone knows the advantage a well-trained cadet has over his inexperienced comrade when the country calls for defenders. He draws a sword and a big salary and gets credit for heroism while the other shoulders a musket , does the fighting, suffers the hardships, and is ne ver named on the scroll of fame.

The Proper Discipline. Every boy needs careful and sympathetic leadership and systematic training, especially that one who has not learned obedience or has grown heady and indifferent from neglect and bad· associations. The proper place fo r s uch is a school where the men in authority have made boys a study-who can command their obedience and respect, and give them aid and sympathy of the right kind. The best discipline is tha t which effects the best physic~!. mentrd and moral results with the least friction a nd in th e shortest time. It is the idea of the inexperienced that the harder the rules of school and the severer the punishments for violations. the better the discipline. This is simply puerile and dangerous. No harm, but great good, is accomplished if the weakness of boys can be corrected without severe methods. Respect, confidence, and the highest obedience arc thus often inspired, while rough handling is often irritating to the proud spirit a nd may drive to rebellion and desperation. 87

Moral Excellence. There is no confidence All excell~nce depends upon it. His statements are acwithout it. \Ve expect it from every cadet in every official or serious communication . cepted as absolutely tru e, without proof to the contrary. TRUTH is the foundation of every noble character.

The Punishments. These are strictly military, consisting of demerits, extra duty, arrest, close arrest, suspension _and expulsion. Corporal punishment is never inflicted, except in cases where the parent directs or the cadet lmnself elects in lieu of some other, and then onlv at our discretion. Expulsion is extremely painful to us as well as to parents; therefore, it is never inflicted un~il it becomes unavoidable by the cadet's own action. 1t then is final and involves forfeiture of association and all payments. After his membership is severed, we have no authority over him and therefore can be in no way responsible for him.

Fixedness of Purpose. There is nothing that shows so plainly the master-mind and the solid character of a man as a clear-cut purpose and a will to succeed. This is seen and felt in school life as well as in business. Success usually crowns the man with an aim and a will, while failure damns the one without them. lt often happens that boys enter school, pay the chargr·s, procure an outfit of uniform and books, a rrange rooms, and begin work with apparent zeal; and then, becoming home-sick, tired or la zy or indifferent, they worrv their pare1:ts into granting them permission to withdraw from school. This invariabl y results in serious injury to all parties concerned,-t!Je boys, the parents,. and the school. On questions of such vital importance, pa rents would do well to advise with the school authorit-ies.

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Department of Business.

Bookkeeping, Stenography and Typewriting are taught in the Business Course b y thorough and practical teachers without extra charge to the cadets for instruction. Other subjects, such as English Grammar and Composition, Commercial Arithmetic, Commercial Law, etc., will be studied in the Academic Department. Diplomas will be awarded to all who fnish the course in a satisfactory manner. Those studying Typewriting may have the privilege of furnishing their own machines, or using ours at small cost per month. Those not in the Commercial Department proper but who study Stenography or Typewriting as an extra branch will pay the usu al charges. This department is designed to fit for business life young men who do not expect to pursue a higher course at college or university. In addition to this excellent training, they reap also the benefit s of military discipline a nd physical culture which the business collegPs do not afford.

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Analysis of Thought. The pupil is taught to seek the idea. Reading, speaking and playing should be the express ion. The pupil must lhi11k, feel, and determine. He must live in t he author's experiences. This requires time; but, with practice, it becomes eas?. It is the only intelligent mode of proceedure.

Memory Training. ?vle1110ry training receives special a ttention. The exercises render the work of committing easy and d elightful. A pupil should be able, al the end of the course, to commit rapidly and retain well any literary and music sdections.

Gesture and Movement. A culture that develops the body and renders movements and gestures easy and natural. The exercises develop deep breathing. strengthen the lungs. regulate heart action, and increase general vitality. The mind a nd bod:,.• are trained to act simultaneously. The student learns that gesture speech can express any and all ideas. The best advantages in Band and Orchestral instruments, or piano, are offered by our Prof. Geo. F. Kumrnel, n t reasonable cost.

POINTS PARTICULAR FOR THE SPECIAL ATTENTION OF PROSPECTIVE PATRONS. r. The session begins on the third Wednesday in September and closes the last week in May. Every attendant should be ,Present al the opem:ng and /lie closing. 2. Cadets enter for the ent1:1e scholastic year, or from time of entrance to the close of the session. Otherwi~e, they are not received, except under special arrangements a11d at higher rates. 3. ·when a pupil is entered, it is understood that his parent or guardian agrees lo onr terms, thus making with the school a legal contract. 4. Parents are urged not lo ask furloughs for their sons, except in extreme cases. Absence even for a da~or two gives us trou/_Jle, unfits the boy for study, mul lowers /1is class- st011di ng. 5. No deduction is made to any one w/10 deserts, 1·s expelled, is requested to resign or ·is w-itlidrawn for reasons unsatisfactory to the superintendent. 6. To receive attention, all instructions, requests, etc., from patrons, must be addressed in writi11g, not lo any cadet, but to the superinfe11dent 7. Deduction on board at three dollars per week

will be allowed if the cadet has to withdraw for providential reasons. Tu.1:Mon 1·s nrver refwn.dcd. The teachers must be paid whether the boys go or stay. 8. Cadets will 11ot be assif!,ned lo classes until financial arrangements have beer; made. 9. Cash advances will not be made to cadets, except from deposits for this purpose and at rates named b:,, parents. ro. Cadets are not allowed to make accounts without the knowledge and consent of parent. 11. Bovs eleven vears old and over will be received. Gentle111en ~nly are -accepted and retained. A boy's conduct while here is our gujde, not what he has been. 12. Two bovs occupy one room. If a boy prefers, he may ha~r one room to himself by paying $150.00 extra, with the approval of parent~. r ,. The rooms are furnished with single iron beds, mattr~sses, tables, washstands, chairs, closets. bowls, pitchers, mirrors, huckets. lamp globes, etc. Whatever is broken, damaged or misplaced will be repaired or reston'd by the occupants of each room. 43

2 1. Ambitious students 111uy shorten lite t-i111e and q. Each cadet should provide towels. table napkins, sheets, pillow. pillow-cases, blankets, comfort. lessen lite cxpe11ses a l scltoot by taking studies outside lite sprc'ld, 1ooth-brush. toilet a rticles, bag for soiled cloth- regular classes at spare times. ff lltey can stand the exa111hiatio11s on tltese, full credit wilt be given. ing, rug, etc. 15. Cadets arc held responsible for a ll damages 22. Under no circumstances can a cadet officer lo Academ y property. take fe\\'er than four s tudies. He loses the offi ce if he 16. Willful and malicious damage will subject the cannot make at least So% in his grades. • guilt:, party to seYcrc punishment on first offense, to 2.3. Cadets who ha ve completed the regular course expulsion from school on second offense. may take the " Pos t-Graduate Course." 17. All lessons marked by failure , or om it.tee! on 24. Diplomas with the title of "Graduate of the account of absence or sickness, must be made up before Missouri Military Acaderny " will be awarded to stu any permits will be gra nted. dents who complete the course of s tudies. 18. Reports of scholarshi p, sold iership, and con2 5. The Academy offers a home of refinemen t duct arc sent regularly lo parents. and culture, the best instruction, the strictest care, the 19. Promotion to a higher class or the completion kindest atten tion. of a study requires an average of So% in dailv grades and final rcYi cws. • 26. Interest will be charged on all deferred pay20. Each cadet is required lo carry at least four ments. All accounts when ten days past due are substudies, making twenty recitations a week. ject to sight dra.=t without notice.

The Academy Charges

It is distinctly understood that pupils enter f~r the entire scholastic vear or from the time of entrance to the dose; and payments are made accordingly. • ' ' The charge is $350.00 for board, literary tuition, furnished room, electric light, steam heat, military instruc· tion, use of arms and equipment, one service uniform, one dress uniform, laundry-for the entire scholastic year. This price does not include books, spending money, stationery, etc. A sum sufficient to cover these should be deposited with the Superintendent. Monthly statements of this fund will be made ; and the remainder, if any, will be held subject to the orders of parents. Payments are to be made as follows: .-\t the opening of the session in September . . . . . . . . . . . ..• $250.00 At the opening of school in January . . . . . .... .. .. ..... • 100.00 'I'he first payment includes laundry, two suits of uniform , and athletic association fee.

Incidental Expenses. $5.00 Fee in Chemistry Class ... . .. ... .. . ... . 5.00 Fee in Physics Class ....... .... . .. .. . .. .• Diploma, in any Department. . . . . . . . • • • • • • • • 7 .50 Duck Trousers for spring wear. . . . . .... ••••••••• 2.50 47

Cadets taking lessons in music. private elocution and voice-culture, swimming and gymnasium work, are expected to pay instrnctors' charge,. Those> studying music and typewriting will pay a sm_all sum for the use of the instruments. .-\ small charge is urnde for the use of the swimming-pool and gymnasium to those who do not take lessons, to cover expense of water and breakage. Th1; Uniform. All cadets are required to wear the prescribed uniforms. They consist of : r. The service suit, a good, strong, heavy, serviceable uniform for drill, class-room, and home use. 2. The dress suit and cap, made of elegant blue doeskin , to be worn on all dress occasions. It takes about three weeks to get the outfit. Al l other suits are then laid away. Both suits will be ordered as soon as the cadet matriculates and makes the first payment.

"In the Front Rank of Our Nation's Military Academies."

Executive Department, State of .Missouri . Jeff~rson City, Mo., May 1, 19~0. Col. R. M. White, JV/exico, Mo.: Dear Sir,-1 enclosh herewith a letter recentlv received from Col. J. T. Murfee, Superintendent 0 ( the Mario!1 Military Institute, of Marion, Ala., which may be of m terest to the patrons and promoters of the i\'lilitary Academy _so~)l] t? be established in your city. No do~bt l_hese cl1stmgu1sh~d and able educators will, by their skill, competency, mdustry, and reputation, place your institution in the front r?nk of our nation 's military academies. Very Respectfully, (Signed) LON. V. STEPHENS, Governor.

reorganization of the Missouri i\Iilitarv Academy, at i\kxico, i\!o. Knowing very intimately the President, A. K. Yancey, and his associate Col. \V. D. Fonville, and seeing the names of the grea't American and European Universities from which the other members of the Faculty have graduated, I am confident that this academic staff posesses teaching and disciplinary power of the very highest order. These men will make your i\Iilitary Academy an institution of rare excellence. I have the honor to be, very respectfully, (Signed) (COL.) J. T. MURFEE, LL. D., Superintendent i\Iarion Military Institute. (Ex-i\Iember Board of Visitors U.S. :\Iilitary Academy.) "Passed Examinations at West Point."

"Power of the Very Highest Order."

From Hon. R. K. McHenry, i':ewark, Ark. Having sent to Missouri Military Academy my nephew, Sherod Arnold, who has just passed the examinations and recei\·ed appointment as cadet . to West Point, I am ready to testify to the thoroughness of the work done at your school.

Marion, Ala., April 17, 1900. To I-hs Excellency, Go11ernor Lon. V. Stephens, J efferson C1:ty, Mo.: My d ear Sir,-Al!ow me to congratulate you and the people of your great State upon the rebuilding and 49

LETTERS- Continued. so able, accomplished, and experienced educators. Certainly this is an ~mple gua_rantee of succes~ an~! th_at your Academy w,11 tak_e _lugh rank and will g ive its pupils the very best trammg. I congra tula te you ai~d wish for your A.cademy _a futur~ of great usefulness m Yours smcerely, our 0<Yreat state. .F. !\II. COCKRELL.

"A Sale Ouaranlee Thal the Academy is lo be First-Class."

From Hon. Alex. i\l. Dockery, ex-i\Iember of Congress; Democra tic nominee for Governor of Missouri. Gallatin. :\Io., May 23, 1900. Col. R. M. IVhitc, .1/c.rico, Mo.:

Dear Sir.--1 notice with much pleasure the zeal of yonr people in the cause of education. The reb11ilcli11g aud equipmr11t of your Military .'-\cademy under the "Words Cannot Express My Oratilude- 1 Consider the Boy Fortunate." management of educators so well and favorabl y known Campbell , May 2, 1902 . ~onfirms the claims of Your cit v as an educa tiona l cen- Cal. W. D. Fonville, ~1l ex ico, M o.: ter of great valur. The'Facult)~, representing the leading Dear Sir,-Words cannot express my gratitude lo the colleges and universit.irs of our country, is a safe guaran- Faculty of the Missouri l\lilita ry Academy f?r the_ retee that the Academy is t"o be first-class inc very respect. markable progress my son ha s made. It certarnly gives Yours sincerely, me <Yreat consolation t o know tha t , in such a thorough ALEX. M. DOCK ERY. sch;ol where the crrading is so strict, m y boy, who is ' "' . only fourteen and one-half years old, ranks seventh m "An Ample Ouaranlee ol Success." scholarship, wi th an annua l average of 9 1 per centum. Nor could I ever fo rge t to praise your school for From the Hon. Francis i\I. Cockrell, the distinguished i\Iissourian \\'ho. in the U. S. Senate, "snatched vic- the excellent physical developmen t and moral culture. tory from the jaws of defeat , ' ' and secured $5,000,000 so clearly indexed in his every a ppearance. I consider for the Louisiana Purchase Centennial. the boy, a nd his parents as well. very fortunate who U.S. Senate, Washington, D. C., May 1,, 1900. secures a place in your noble school. Ma y you find A . /{ . Ya11cey, Preside11/ M ·issour·i H·iHtary Academy, continued happiness and success in this Ch ris t-like Mexico, 1'/o.: work in which you have so assiduously labored- t hat My dear Sir,-I am exceedingly gratified to learn of fitting young men for places of hono(and usefullness that you are so successfully and efficiently reorganizing in this life and of eternal joys in the life t o come ! Missouri Military Academy, with an academic staff of Very respectfully, T. J. BAILEY . 50

LETTERS- Continued "No School Work is a Success Unless It Has Appealed t0 th Very Best That is in a Boy." e

• "I Am Well Satislled."

. . Bonham, Texas. Council Bluffs, la. Having been 11:tnnat_ely ~~sociated with the Super- Col. W. D. Fonville · intendent of the M1ssoun Military A('ademy, Prof. W. Dear Sir,-1 a~1 well satisfied with your school. I D. Fonv_ille, du~ing ~everal years of_our early teaching, \~as attracted to_it through the strong personnel of the and bav~ng noticed 111 t he ?ucceedmg years his plans f acuity-all polished educators of many years' experiand the1r results, and havmg an acquaiutauce with ence-:-,~hom l had the. pleasure of meeting during my mau y successful young men who have once been under t~vo v1s1ts ~o ~he Academy. I made a thorough inspechis training, it is from personal experience a'i1c1 obser- tion ?f bu1l?mgs and grounds, resulting in a highly vation that I write of his worth as an educator of pl_easmg satisfaction. As a further evidence, my son will return there in September. youth. . .. Yours very respectfully, M. F. ROHRER, His ed ucation a nd trammg for school work were Ex-Mayor Council Bluffs. the very best. Besides his knowledge of books, he has a knowledge of men and affairs, and possesses in a remarkable degree what many teachers ,lack-commou "My Son Has Advanced More Than Ever Before in the Same Time." sense. H e has a n influence over boys which cannot be Kansas City , i\Io. described , but which you and I recognize when we see • Col. W. D. Fonv ille, Mexico ..'\lo.: its effects-an influence that is the essence of a strong My clear Sir,-.r\llow me to express thanks to you personality . With Col. Fonville, no school work is a and your faculty for the fine progress my son has made s uccess unless it has appealed to the very best that is at your school. As evidence of my appreciation, I send in a boy and has aroused him to his innermost depths. you my other boy. I take pleasure in stating that my I believe t hat no bov ever took a course at Col. Fon- son has advanced more than ever before in his life in ville 's school without being made better, more manly, the same period of time. I have met personally your more useful, by the training he received, and by the entire faculty, who are men of culture and long experidaily association with Mr. Ponville a nd his excellent ence in teaching boys. Please accept my thanks for your numerous very courteous favors. family. SUMNER B. POSTER, Very respectfully yours, JAS. H. ARNOLD. Superintendent Public Schools. 51

LETTERS- Continued, "I Mos! Cordially Endorse," Etc.

"Will Prove a Blessing."

From l\fr. P. T. \Valton, Pond Creek, Okla . I am \·ery much pleased with my boy's success at Missouri ?llilitarv Acaclem\·. I deem such a school the only place to g(ve discipline an~! P?lish to _a boy, especialh· one about to start out 111 life on !us own _account.· The impression received will prove a blcssmg as long as he lives. "Language is lnndequale."

From J. \V. Voohers, l\larshall, Mo. I wish to commend the Missouri Military Academy. The lnnguagc at my command is inadequate. Y~u write iusl what you sec fit and sign my name to 1t. From the way you haYe advanced and improved my son. Clarence, you cannot make it too strong.

St. Louis, Mo. My dear Sir,--I cannot imagine ~ ~chool better adapted than yours to the proper tra1111ng of young rnen. The progress of m y son clearly demonstrates the efficiency of the Faculty and their ability to lead the boys into studious habits. YoursystQ_m promotes thei r physical as well as mental good, and 1ncu~cates gentlemanl y traits of character. I most corcl1ally endorse the firm, kindly discipl ine which elevates the character and advances the best interests of t he pupils <·ntrustecl to vour care. I ~hall be pleased to contribute to the weifare of your school in every way possible. Very respectfully, E. T. CA:VIPBELL. What a Prominent Mexico Lawyer Says.

") Do Nol Hesitate lo Commend II lo All Pnrenls."

Mexico, Mo. Col. W. D. Fonv£lle: Dear Sir, ---Judging from observation incited by a personal interest in my son, a pupil at M. M.A. for two years past, I can t estify to the excellence of your school and its management. His progress has been more than satisfactory. You have been able to incite him to unusual effort in his work. Wishing you that degree of success in the future merited from the past, I remain, Very respectfully,

Chicago. 111. I take the liberty of expressing my entire satisfaction with the results attained with my son Theo. in Missouri Military Academy. I selected the M. M. A. after examining most of the military schools in the West; and I do not hesitate to commend it to all parents who have sons lo educate. Unless something unforeseen prevents, he will return next season. Yours truly, H.J. RUHLING.

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LETTERS- Continued. "Improved in Every Way."

From Dr. J. E. Harris, Marshall, Mo. My boy, who is thirteen years of age, is of such a 11ervous temperament that I could no t keep him in the ublic schools without_ impairing his health. What to fto with him wa~ a senous pr?bl~m. A~ter much hesitation I determmed to put h11n 111 the Missouri Military Acade~ny. I am well pleased ~vith the results. He has had perfect health, made satisfactory progress in his studies, and improved greatly in every way.

Academy my appreciation of the advancement he has made. I feel that he has done rcrnarkabh- well; and I expect him to complete the course at you~ Acad~m~ .. I fully and cheerfully commend the l\lissoun l\11lttary Academy as an educational institution. I am highly pleased with the school and its management. I selected the M. l\I. Academy after investigating several other military schools. I s·till think my choice a wise one. Very respectfully yours, C. E. HERRICK.

"I Am More Than Pleased and Would Advise All to Send to M. M.A."

"This School Has No Superior."

Jonesburg, Mo., May 8, 1902. Col W. D. Fonville, Mexico, .1!o.: • My dear Sir,-1 am more than pleased at the prouress my two boys, William and Henry, have made at your school. I would advise all who have boys to ec!ucate to send them by ~II means to the M. ?II. A., as 1t is one of the very best 111 all the country. Very truly yours, THOS. VAN STUDIFORD.

Mexico, Mo.

Col W. D. Fowv-illc:

illy son has been a student al the i\Ii~souri Military Academy during the past two vears. Hts pro~ress has been entirelv satisfactory. For thoroughness 111 moral , mental, and· physical training this scho~I has no superior. I congratulate its management m succe~sful!y training boys to think for themselves and creating m them an ambition to succeed. I commend the school and its management to those who cle~ire to thoroughly educate their boys and at the sa~~ t1111e feel that_ they are receiving as nearly home tram mg and protect1011 as can be obtained in a school.

"I Still Think My Choice a Wise One."

Marathon, Iowa. C0 l W . D. Fonville, S upt., :1/ex-ico, 1\t!o.: • My dear Sir,-As the time is approac11111g • w11en my son will be home for the summer vacation, I want to express to you and the entire Faculty of the M. M.

Yours truly, 53

W. \V. FRY.

LETTERS Continued. mistake in sending our son Roy to your school. His progress has been stead~,, regular, and satisfactory in St. Louis. i\!o. all particulars. We are specially pleased with thoroughness of the literary work ; the care of his heal th , Cnl Fo11ville: Dc-ar Sir, -1 am delighted with the progress my · as well as the success he has achieved . We intend that son has made at ,·our Academv. Your teachers arc he shall continue in your school until his course is comexcellent. Your s~·s tcm of 111a11aging boys is s11perior pleted. He thinks he can, by close a p plication, finish to that of am · other military school of my acquaint- in two more years. Very truly, a nce . Th e inllue11cc is home like. The discipline is MRS. J .C. NE\.VBERRY. excellent and the ins truct ion is thorough. R. D. LEW IS. Yours Yery truh·, "I Am Delighied.-Your System Superior."

"Lack ol Hazing Especially Pleasing to Me.-Excels Others."

"Surprised lo See Such a Change."

Centerville, lowa.

Dexter, Mo., J an. 1 2, 1903. Col. W . D. Fo1111illc, .1lc.x-ico, :Ho. : Dear Sir, -! a m well pleased with the progress my sons han~ made, especia lJ~, my son Fred, as l had about come to the conclusion that I could not make anvt hina out of him. I was surprised to sec such a chana; in s~ "' and • ~I1ort a t1111e. I thank you for the special care mteresl you h~ve taken with him a11cl Harry. 1 a m well please.cl with the school. Yours truly, J. \V. McCOLLUM.

Dear Sir,-My son has improved wonderfully in the few months he has been under your care a nd instruction. Your manner of discipline accords wit h my views, a ppealing as it does to a bov 's manliness and instilling correct ideas of right , rath~r than exc iti ng s lavish fear. The absolute lack of hazina in vour schoo l is especially pleasing to me and will be to all mothers. Yours excels other mil itary schools which m y son has a ltcnclecl. I cordia lly recommend the lVIissou ri i\Ii lita rY Acad emy for the ma_nner in which you instruct yot;r boys. 1 feel well repa id fo r placing my son u nder your ca re. Sincerely yours,

"Shall Continue in Your School."

St. Louis, Mo. Dear .Hr . Fom.1illc: We realize with great pleasure that we made no

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LETTERS- Continued. "If I Had Forty Soys."

~nforeseen occurs, I shall send him back ·in September 0 complete his course. I can heartilv commend your tc11001, not only for the mental and· moral training ut ~lso for the phvsical improvement which with • ' ' 0<YrowmO' 1 I <> ac s 1s a matter of wei<Yhtv importance I shall _be pleased to further the int;res.ts of vo~r A~ademy m every way possible. I am, • • Sincerely, MRS. L. MACKLIN .

Ironton, Mo.

Dear Col.Fonvi lle: . I am well pleased with my son's proa-ress 1'h • • h " • e mental and mora I tram111g e has received is highly satisfactory to n~e. . I thank you for the special interest you have t a ken m hun._ If~ ha~l. forty boys, I would send them all t o th e M1ssoun i\hhtary Academy to be educated. Y ours truly, JOHN LOTZ.

"We Are All Well Pleased."

Roanoke, l\Io., i\fay 26, 1903. Col. W . D. Fonville: De~r Sir,-Rcuben came home Saturday, looking and fe~lmg well, highly pleased with your school, and much _improved every way. We are all well pleased and wish you continued success in your high calling. Yours very truly, H. C. TAYLOR.

"The Training is ol the Highest Order."

Kearney, Mo ., Feb . 1 ..,, , 1 O' ...,. T o J;{.'/w m 1:t J\l!ay Concern : r a m acquainted with the lVIissouri iVIilitary Academy and its management, as my son has been enrolled there since September last. The school is a good one, and the t ra ining is, I believe, of the highest order. The Faculty a re gentlemen and take care of the bovs under them. The moral influences are excellent, a1~d everything is done to produce a high type of manhood. I take pleasure in recommending the school and its officers. W . J. CROWLEY. ~

"A Center Shot."

Camden, _.\rk. , June 5, 1903. Col. vV. D. Fo11v£lle: My Dear Colonel.-Our intention is for Leonard to be with you again in 19,)3-4. Yours ,; ery truly, MOSES S i'ERN.

"I Cnn Heartily Commend Your School."

"A True and Appreciative Friend."

St. l ,ouis, Mo., May 22 , 1903.

Poplar Bluff, }Io., June 6, 1903. De,ir Col. Fonv ille:

Col. vV. D . Fonville: Dear S ir,- ! am deligh ted with the progress my son has made a t your Academy, and, unless something

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LETTERS- Continued. very much for courtesies during the year. I expect to send the boY back in the fall. Our kindest wishes. · Yours truly, JAS. LAVIN.

Mr. John A. Guthrie, it gives me pleaSure to say that he is making an excellent record as a student. He is a credit to your school. lt is evident tha~ his moral and intellectual training has been of a supenor order. Sinctrely yours, CHAS. LEE SMITH, Secretary of the Faculty . .

·• A Friendship Golden and True as Steel."

· Spearfish , South Dakota, June 10, 1903. Ur,,r Colo11rl Fo1111ilfr: H~i-ry is 0 11 the ranch now and probably will be most o l the sum mer. He seems very well and strong a nd much improved in many ways. \Ve expect to send him back to you next Aul 1111111. With kindest regard s to all your family, Yours sincerely, • i\IRS. HENRY G. WEARE.

"Record Very Good, Standing Above Average, Conduct Exemplary."

University of Alaba ma , Apr;l 28, 190 • Col. W . D. t:onville, s ,11pt. Misso uri 1,HWary Academy, M ex1co, Nfo .: Dear Sir :-1 have your letter of the 17th inst. asking for a statement from us in regard to the genera] standing of Mr. J . C. Fortune. In reply, I am glad to have to inform you tha t, after laying the matter "They Always Do Well." before the faculty of this institution, I am able to reWE KEEP UP W!Tll Tl-IE BOYS WHO FINISH H ERE. port that :\fr. Fortune's record for this year is ver v ?ne class o~ four uuc~er the new reg1111e has gone out. good, his stan ding in his classes being well above the fhey are dom~ well, JUSt as we expected. average. His conduct has been exemplary. J\fr. J\laclm J. D~rsey is pursuing with credit the Yours very truly, JOHN W. ABERCR OMUIE, law course at the Umversity of l'vlissouri. President. . ~fr. Hcn:y B. J\•!iller occupies a responsible posi"Making a Splendid Record." tion m the First Nat1011al Bank at Billings, !\fontana. University, Ala., June r, 1903 . The following letters speak for the other boys: Col. W. D. Fonville, Mex-ico, Mo.: "A Credit lo Your School." . Dear Si~,-Your former student For tune is makmg a splendid record in the University. The t'ntire Will}am J e_well_Coll~ge, Lib~rty, Mo., April 24 , 1903. Col. II. D_. l·o11v_1.fle, ~npt. Nhssonri M-£ht1u'y Academy, faculty speaks well of him. FRANK M. LETT, _Yours truly , NI C:XICO, 1H 1SSOll/"I; Fellow ancl I 11.::;trnctor Univers1·ty A labaina. Dear Sir,-.ln replv to your inquiry concern ing 56

1876-1900-"0ur Old Boys."

They are. too. numer~us to mention by name. College and umvers1ly presidents ~ay that they " took the highest stand and graduated with the first honors." Every~'~ere now they o_ccupy h~norable and responsible pos1t10ns, comma nc~mg the highest respect as bankers, lawyers, _Planters, Judges, docto~s, _statesmen, railroad men, editors, merchants, comm1ss10ned officers of the United Stales _army and na:' Y.1 educators. college professors a1;d presidents and m1111sters of the gospel of peace. 1 hey ar~, our crown. M~~ all our ~oys evt>r be noble of heart, chaste as the 1e1cle thats curded by the frost from purest snow," blessing- with intelliO'ence and good deeds the world about them. b

~o take dO\~n the entire battalion at least one time beth e Fair closes. The Faculty will go along with fre 1 t _e cade~s, and the work of education will be contmued with the utmost zeal. Thanks To Our Delamera.

.. Reports unfavorable to the Academy have been ong1~at~d and circulated by boys and teachc·rs whnsc assoc1at1?n here is undesirable. All other good schools have _e~Joyed a similar experic•nce. The fiercer the oppos1tton of the bad element, the greater the interest of the good becomes. The Superintendent will always ~ake care of the Acadrmy and thost of the right stamp mtrusted to his care. He does not hesitate to remove incompetent teachers and vicious carlets when proof positive is in hand. This is done in a quiet way and would never be known to the public if those who are "requested to resign" would keep their mouths shut. We have no desire to expose them or to reap the benefit of their free advertising. The "weeding-out'' process is already showing valuable results. It seems now t hat we shall not be able to accommodate all who a pply. Our defamers really desc·rve thanks and a commission. If they continue this thing. we shall be driven to the necessity and expense of erecting other buildings.

The World's Fair at SI. Louis in 1904

Furnishes the finest opportunity for information this country has ever known. It is an education complete as it were in i tself, without rffort or expens..: to all who attend. Every nation of the world will be on dress parade. Our youn~ men cannot afford to miss it. St. Louis is so convement to us that our cadets can go down b v companies, at smaH txpenditure of time and money. , Arrangements will be made for frequent excursions, so as to get a ll the benefit possible to be derived from the great exposition . It is also our purpose

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Twelve Reasons Why Hardin College is Well Attended. 1. Endowed; student's money secures immediate advantages. 2. Literary course in charge of the Alumni of the University of Michigan, Johns Hopkins, University of Chicago, University of Berlin , University of Zurich , Bryn Mawr, William J ewell, Norlhwestrrn University, Westminster College, Columbia n Universitv, Richmond College, Harvard F niversity, etc. • . 3. German-American Conservatory ; course in Music arranged and taught by studen ts and graduates of the la rger German and American Conservatories, Berlin , Leipzig, Stuttgart, American Conservatory, etc. 4. \1/m. H. Barber, Concert Pianist, spends on t> m onth (l\fay) at the College. Eight recitals given in May, 1902. 5. Art and Elocution in the hands of teachers who have a lready won success.

A growing school- total enrollment ( 1901-

1902) 2 54, of which 1 70 were boarding students.

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