BOOKS, STATIONERY, ETC.
Much annoyance is sometimes occasioned teachers and pupils by want of uniformity in the edition of the same work for text-books. To avoid this and as a convenience to pupils, there will be kept in the Seminary, all books, sheet music, stationery, etc., that may be needed, for sale to pupils. They are cash articles, and in case credit is required, an additional per cent must be paid by those accommodated. It is hoped, however, none will ask it.
Text-books used in the regular English Course may rented by pupils in the Manual Labor Department.
Pupils are requested to bring for reference such text-books as they may have. A very large part of the instruction is oral, or obtained from other sources than from the particular book chosen for daily use.
GENERAL EXERCISES.
COMPOSITION.
Teachers endeavor to make composition one of the most pleasant exercises, as it is one of the most important, of the course. Pupils are trained upon suitable forms of social and business intercourse, to readiness of expression by frequent impromptu exercises, and are required to furnish essays throughout the entire course, upon themes demanding careful thought and study.
READING, SPELLING, PENMANSHIP AND DRAWING.
It is not easy to correct bad habits acquired by years, but special effort is made to have pupils good plain readers, writers and spellers. Without reference to grade in other branches, they are required to give attention to these if found deficient. Free-hand drawing in class is taught without charge to all who desire it.
LECTURES.
Professor Hazzen, in charge of the department of Literature and History, gives familiar lectures on subjects connected with his particular line of work, conducts special classes in Shakespeare, leads clubs studying Browning and other authors, and in various ways seeks to kindle enthusiasm, and cultivate a correct taste and a genuine love for the best in literature.
Familiar talks are given on health, manners, morals and other topics of special importance for young women.
Piano and Vocal Recitals are frequently given by the different music classes, at which helpful criticisms are made by the Principals of departments.
Representatives of composition, reading and music classes furnish a short program for one morning of the week after chapel.
Other opportunities for general culture are offered in the Literary Society and the Reading Rooms. All are urged to connect themselves with the former and make free use of the latter.
REGULATIONS.
TESTIMONIALS OF CHARACTER
are expected from all strangers entering. They may be from a pastor or former teacher, or any responsible person of whose standing the Principals may learn.
It is desired that pupils enter at the opening, and continue through the entire school year. As will be seen in the list of expenses, a deduction is made to those who remain to the close of the third term.
Damage done to Seminary property by any student will be charged to her. Occupants of rooms will be held responsible for all injuries done to rooms during their occupancy.
Money for personal expenses should be deposited in the Seminary safe, for which deposit a certificate will be given and the owner allowed to draw as she needs.
Borrowing and lending money or any article of clothing or jewelry among students is forbidden. Merchants and shopkeepers are earnestly requested not to give credit to any student, unless previous permission to that effect is given by the parents or guardian in writing.
Daily exercise is required.
A waterproof, an umbrella, and overshoes should be provided for each student.
Every article of clothing to be laundered must be distinctly marked.
Telegrams should be addressed to the Principals instead of to the students. They will be read by Principals, whether or not so addressed, before being delivered to pupils. The reason for this will be apparent to all.
Persons calling on pupils will please send their names to one of the Principals. No stranger will be received as a visitor to a pupil unless satisfactory evidence is given that the person is known and approved by the parents or guardian. If a gentleman, he will be expected to present to the Principals a note of introduction from parent or guardian of the young lady upon whom he wishes to call.
Students are not allowed to receive day pupils or other friends in their private rooms, without the permission of one of the Principals or the Preceptress.
Each pupil is expected to attend church and Bible class on Sunday, at such place as the parent or guardian may designate, unless the weather is unfavorable or the pupil not well. Calls and visits are not to be received or made on that day. The Principals do not approve of travel on Sunday.
Application for admission implies a willingness to comply with the regulations of school and keep faithfully its laws.
Experience has taught that more is lost to the institution, than is gained by the few, when one or two subordinate pupils, or those out of harmony with the general requirements of the family, are retained with the hope of bringing them into ways of right thinking and acting by judicious discipline and ennobling influences, hence such will not be retained after it is found they are not in accord with the spirit of the school.
