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rVVENTY-EIGHTH
ANNUAL CATALOGUE
OP THE
OFFICERS AND STUDENTS
OF
lillianigport liokingon
FOR TIIK ACADEMICAL YEAR,
FROM
August 26, 1875, to June 22, 1876.
\VI LLIAMSPOKT, LYCOMINd CO., PA.
WILLI AMSPORT, PA.:
iiA/AVni: AM) lU I.LI7I'IN PRLN'llNC; HOUSE.
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Soki'd of Difedtoi'^.
President :
ABRAM UPDEGRAFF, Esq., Williamsport,
Secretary:
LEWIS McDowell, esq,, Williamsport.
Hon. JOHN SMITH, Williamsport.
-A. A. WINEGARDNER, Esq., Williamsport.
-SAMUEL LOVE, Esq., Williamsport.
Hon. JOHN PATTON, Curavensville.
Rev. JAMES CURNS, Altoona.
GEORGE SLATE, Esq., Williamsport.
Hon. ELI SLIFER, Lewisburg.
S. J. PARDOE, Steward and Treasurer.
Mrs. SARAH J. WHEELAND, Matron.
Vi^itiqg doii\n]ittee>^.
Central Pennsylvania Conference.
\{\:\. H. ('. Pahdoi;. Kr.v. J. II. McIJarrah. J no. (i. Lovi:, Esfj.
Pliiladelphia Conference.
Rkv. W. L. Gkav, Rev. T. A. Kernlky, Wm. W. Axe, Esq.
Ba Hi mo re Conference.
.1. II. Dashikll, I). I)., Rev. (iEORCiE Hildt.
M^ecoased.
Sluii)i\i.
Officers:
Col. C. G. JACKSON, President.
Dr. J. J. BROWN, Vice-President.
Miss LIBBIE DART, Rec. Secretary.
Rev. H. S. MENDENHALL, Cor. Secretary.
II. O. CHAPMAN, Esq., Treasurer.
Kxecutive Committee :
II. O. CHAPMAN, Esq., Chairman.
J. A. VANDERSLICE, Esq.
J. D. OPP, Esq.
Mrs. Rev. G. W. MILLER.
J. D, NICODEMUS, Esq.
Orator:
Col. C. (i. JACKSON
Essayist;
J. C. BROWN,
Poetess:
Mrs. KATE E. PrRVIS.
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XA/iU ianisport Dickinson Sena i nary.
NAMES.
Harris, Miss L. K
Harris, F. (J
Jackson, C. ( i
James, Harry
Jaime V, L. K
Jones; Miss S. T
John, D. C
'Molin, Ct. W
Jovce, Elijah
Kress, W. C
^^Kline, E. B
Kalhfuss, Charles
Landis, J. W
Lowe, Miss A. S
Levan, Miss M
Lovell, .Miss A. M
J^ondensla^er, Miss K. S.
Low, Miss Emma
J^aw', F. vS
Lon<:;, H. E
Mendenhall, H. S
Madill, (;. A
Miller, Miss J. K
Miller, J. :\r
^lussina, Miss L
^Ldin, Miss E
Moore, S. ( r
Mussina, Miss H
^Lissey, Miss A. E
Mussina, ^Hss M. A
Meliek, ( ). B
McDowell, Miss I
Mitchell, Miss ^L J
-McDowell, Miss C
Mason, Miss T
M(d)()\Nell, A
Murray, T. H
:\L-.rkle, A.M
M:isscv, Miss M. K
^Liv, \V. A
^Lldara, J. W
Xa-h, Miss K. 1-:
Neti; J. 1
Nash, ^Fi>> F. E
Ni<'odennis, J . D
Xorcross, W. H
Ohnstcd, AFiss K
()liii>tcd, >Fi<s M
Oliver, Miss A. S
OPIS-J- A.
Packer, Miss M
Lacker, Mi.s S. P.
Pear re, A
-Poisal, P. i:
-Pott, L. K
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TLASS.
872
873
8o8
86G
874
872
856
858
857
859
868
857
863
864
Si]i]
8()7
857
868
868
853
858
860
875
861
861
861
862
8(54
864
8()4
865
8()5
866
866
866
86)7
S71
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8r)5
874
s(;5
S75
875
861
870
852
852
858
858
858
NAMES. CLASS.
Porter, lAHss E. S 1866
Reighard, Miss S. 8 1866
Rentz, W. E 1874
Reeder, W. E 1875
Ransom, Miss K. F] 1867
Reynolds, S. A 1874
Riddle, Miss E
Riddle, Miss M. E 1854
Richards, Miss E. L 1873
Swengle, D. F 1860
Smith, T. J 1861
8aylor, Miss J. S 1862
Schoch, A 1862
8chofield, E. L 1862
Sliyer, W. A 1862
Scoyille, Miss J. E 1863
Sadler, W. F 1863
Spottswood, Miss L. M 1865
Souder, Miss R. L 1865
Sangree, P. 11 1865
Smith, XL E 1866
Steinmetz, J. L 1868
Strine, Miss M. J 1869
Strohm, W. H 1870
Spangler, J. L 1871
Smith, X. B 1872
Stolz, Miss R. J 1873
Spottswood, Miss A. E 1873
Taneyhill, Miss S. A 1853
Tar.eVhill, Miss M. E 1857
TaneVhill, G. L 1858
Taylor, Miss Ida A 1875
Taylor, J. W 1863
Townsend, W. F 1866
Tonner, A. (' 1853
Taneyhill, C. \V 1868
Vanderslice, J. A 1863
W'inlossen, Ada 1857
Vail, Miss K. L 1869
Weigel, D. H ..1862
Way, F. F LS()3
Wooden, ALr<s Dora 18()4
Watson, F. A 1864
Watson, Miss F. E 1865
W\4ty, MissM. P 1875
Woodward, J 1867
Winegardner, Miss S. H 1870
■ Yocmn, Miss X 1852
- Yocum, (L M I860
■Yetier, >Liss M 1861
Yocum, J. J L863
Young, J. P> 186()
Yocum, E. H 1868
Ziders, Minnie 1875
Willianisport Dickinson Seniinary.
geijioi^ dlkbV«
June 22, 1870.
Clara Y. Cleaver Ashland.
Anna M. Pearce Williamsport.
Sadie D. Thomas Williamsport.
George Washington Baker Eagle Foundry.
Charles Edwin Creager Hancock, Md.
Horace Rosell Hanks Everett.
Howard Hitchins Frostburg, Md^
George Emory King Weatlierly.
Reuben Loveland, Jr. Lamar.
Milton Jesse McCloskey Hyner.
John Wesley Rue Onancock, Ya.
Jui\iof dk?(^.
Lizzie W. Cummings Lock I laven .
Annie F. Dashiell Washington, D. C.
M. Rtith Essington Williamsport.
Lucy E. Kinsloe Lock I laven.
Ada PI King Weatlierly-
Maggie ]VIcCull()ugh Clearfield.
Bessie Pearce Will iams])ort.
Ida M. Wright Williamsport.
Allen Bennett Baltiniore, Md.
William S. Gibson W^atsontown.
F. Asbury (iilbert l*hiladelphia.
J. Whiteheld Lowe New Market, Md.
Ben. I L Mosser New ( 'lunberland.
p]ugene C. Riddle Linden.
Olin B. Taneyhill Brvan, Ohio.
Will Z. Yoinig Hanover.
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Llii^y^idal i)cpiii'tn|cnt.
LADIES.
NAMES. resii)en(;p:s.
liinl, Ivchc'cca NortlmrnlH'rland.
CummiD^s, Lizzi(> W Lock Haven.
(^leaver, (lara Ashland.
Dash'u'll, Anna 1^^ Washington, I). C.
I'ksin^ton, Ruth Willianisport.
/ lM)iilk, Jcinile Willianisport.
(Jihson, Annie Watsontown.
Jledi^r^.s, Ivlitii V Washin^d,,,,^ I). ( :.
Kinir, Ada K Wcatherly.
Mctzi^^ir, l\lla Willianis})ort.
Thonij>s()n, Saliie Willianis])()rt.
Wricrht, Ida : Willianisport.
GENTLEMEN.
IJixUr, .1. W Hanover.
J>akei-, (i. W Walnut, Hill.
iHMiton, () Willianisport.
Hruner, K. W Sunhury.
i'^nncU, Allen r.altiniore, Md.
^'^"' •'• M Salladasl)ur<^.
( "raw lord, (i. W WiIliainsj)ort.
<'1;"I^, ^V. V Williainsi)()rt.
I><'}'*N <'• 1' Pattonville.
I)unk.rh V, .1. K Willianisport.
••''^l'*'\ <-• W (ainden, X. .J.
'''■'••■•^ Alplirii> S Ilalinix.
<"*••-<"', ^Vin. S Watsontown.
<->■'>, W. 1-: Willianisport.
";';'^, '^- •* Mahanoy.
i laiiics, ( harlcs 1"^ York.
•J'»""'>^ ^V. M Shainokin.
•^""•'^1*'' \V. r> Montoursville.
Kiiii^, (ieor-c K W'eatherly.
'>' '^var-^, W. II Mohrsville.
'-""♦■•l. J'^»- •* (Vntralia.
•'"^ •'•""'' '^ Lamar.
William sport Dickinson Seminary.
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NAMES. RESIDENCES.
Melslieinier, J. A Hanover.
McCloskey, M. J Hyner.
Mosser, B. H New Cutnherland.
McCloskey, B. B Hyner.
McHenry, A. L Benton.
McLarren, John West Decatur.
Mattern, J. Asbury Osceola.
Owens, D. F Philipsburg.
Park, J . M Montandon.
Rex, J . B Mapleton.
Bogerson, F. E Baltimore, Md.
Bue, J. W Onane()(!k, Va-
Beeder, B. K Hughesville.
Bandall, W. H Willianisport.
Sluqiley, W. K Sh ijnienslmrg.
vSpeer, B. W Mount Union.
Stevens, W. W Mount Union.
Taneyhill, (). B Bryan, Ohio.
^cieT\tifi6 l)ef ciftrT|eT|t.
LADIES.
Craio^, Lizzie M Wash in<j^tonvi lie.
(ieorLi^ia, Kllenora A , Bocktown.
(iable, iMiinia 10 Willianisport.
Ouyer, Emma Tyrone.
Hesser, Clara M Jersey Shore.
Hil^^ert, Emma Willianisport.
Hil<,^ert, Kate Willianisport.
Kinsloe, Lucy Lock Haven.
McCulloucrh, Ma.ir.irie Clearlield.
Mahafiey, Nannie .J I)Ower.
Nieman, Lizzie E New Washin«^rt,)n.
Pearce, Ik'ssie Willianisport,
J*earce, Anna M W' illianisport.
Si^nifoos, Buth (' Willianisport.
Saul, Susan B Muncv.
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NAMKS. RESIDENCES.
Sliainnio, l^stella Halifax.
Thomas, Sadie ]) Willianisport.
Wiu^goiiliorn, Einnia Asliland, Nebraska.
W i 1 son , 1^] 1 1 a C Sal ladasburg.
Williams, Mary Flemington.
Williams, IVIattie Flemington.
Wright. Madora Middletown, Md.
GENTLEMEN.
Ale, A . 1^] Buck Horn .
Abrams, Ivhvard K Kimersburg.
Butler, John T Williamsport.
Belford, K. ^' Cogan Station.
( 'reager, Cha rles K Hancock, Md.
Devereau X, ( Jeorge M W ilcox.
( I i Ibert, I'rancis A Ph i l{ideli)hia.
J lann, Ch arles (1 Weatherl y.
H i 11 , J . W Haz 1 eton .
Hanks, H. K Everett.
Hedges, J. S Washington, J). C
Uvih^v^, H. S Washiiigton, J). C.
Hitch ins, Howard Frost burg, Md.
I lagan, 1 larry Wil 1 iamsi)ort.
Hughes, .1. (' Danville.
Hartzell, ( 'hark's \' New[)()rt.
Llewellyn, Fraidv P Sharnokin.
Lowe, J. W New Market, Md.
Moiil, ( "ha rles K Hanover.
Mel >owi'll, \Villiani Light Street.
Rich, M. 1> Chatham's Run.
Ividdcll, iMigene ( ' Linden.
Kij)|>l(', Lorenzo 1 ) Orbisonia.
Sage, \V. (J Fm])orium.
Small, K. M Mount Alto.
Scarborough, ( i. Molt Baltimore, Md.
Stroll, .] . (' Sunbury.
Sh annuo, B. A Halifax.
X'andersliee, A. II Light Street.
\ anderslice, 1^'r. P biloomsburg.
Wagner, William S Lebanon.
Wykoli; P. S Turbotville.
Voiuig, William Z Hanover.
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ri'eparktoiy l)ecpki^tiiieT\t.
LADIES.
NAMES. RESIDENCES.
Arner, Kate J New Malion ing.
Brewer, Ida Williamsport.
Brooks, Laura WiHiamsi)ort.
Dunkle, Mamie W^ill i amsport.
Edmonds, Frances Williams])ort.
Gibson, Florence Williamsport.
Hei)burn, Jennie Williamsport.
Kramer, Clara Treverton.
Kirk, Nellie W^illiatnsport.
Linn, Annie Williamsport.
Mei xell, Minora Lewisburg.
McKinstry, Maggie L McKinstry's Mill, Md.
Noss, Clara H Strasburg, Va.
Pau}), Alveretta Tionesta.
J^roper, Alice Tionesta.
Kissel, Jennie E Lewisburg.
Kothrock, Kate Williamsport.
Ehen, (ylara A Williamsport.
Swartz, Maggie Kocktown.
ScheHel, Kate Williamsport.
Snyder, Lizzie M Williamsi)ort.
Wheeler, Maud Williamsport.
Younken, Alice Williams[)ort.
GENTLEMEN.
Ap})leman, W. S Hagerstown, Md.
i>ell, Henry W Sal ladasburg.
Butler, Eber ^^ontgomery Station.
Bowman, Harvey Williamsport.
Brennan, S. N :....I>uck Mountain.
P>rewer, Elmer 1^] Williamsport.
Buck, Arthur T Williamsport.
Cooper, John A. L Washingtonville.
Care, K. S Linglestown.
Eisenhart, (). N Shamokin.
I^lden, Mavberrv Williams})ort.
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N A M IvS. RESIDENCES.
(ire^orv, William II llarrisbnrg.
Henderson, Joseph W Philadelpliia.
Iljirvev, J. C Harvey viile.
Holland, W. S Millwood, Va,
Haslet, R. L '. Tionesta.
Hnghes, Briiee... Philipsburg.
Koch, E. A Williamsport.
Kelly, H. B Buffalo X Roads.
Lacy, Joseph Whetham.
Lochead, D, S Lonaconing, Md.
Moorhead, W. W Shickshinny.
Moorhead, J. C Shickshinny.
McFarlane, (Charles Lonaconing, Md.
Monroe, (Carroll Williamsport.
McDowell, Harry Williamsport.
Morgan, Robert Centralia.
Pardoe, W. H Williamsport.
Pearce, J. J Williamsport.
Parson, G. L Williamsport.
Proper, John F Tionesta.
Runyan, Charles A Williamsport.
Rose, W. W Newportville.
^tii^b'. ^'- A Tyrone.
Swope, Isaac N Mapleton.
Tait, W. W Lewes, Del.
Thompson, P». F Williamsport.
"^'^""1^, H. (' Ilavrehill, Ohio.
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I riii|ary lJcpai'tii]ci)t.
LADIES.
Brewer, Lla Williamsport.
Halm, Flsic Williams})ort.
I'^vin, Kale Williamsi)ort.
I>'vin, Ida Williamsport.
Mitchell, Maud Williamsport.
McDowell, Fannie Williamsport.
Pardoe, Minnie Williamsport.
Williamsport Dickinson Seniinary.
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NAMES. i> ESI DENCKS.
Polsgrove, Mary Williamsport.
Pearce, Gracie Williamsport.
Rothrock, Ella Williamsport.
Rothrock, Laura Williamsport.
Stuart, May Williamsport.
Sobers, Alice Williamsport.
GENTLEMEN.
Bowman, Walter Williamsport.
Bahn, Eugene Williamsport.
Burch, Arthur. Williamsport.
Brewer, William Williamsport.
Cronrath, William Williamsport.
Dunham, W^illiam Williamsport.
Dart, Harry Williamsport.
Kirk, Bertie Williamsport.
Lantz, Howard ; Williamsport.
Lentz, George Williamsport.
Mitchell, Max Williamsport.
Rothrock, Harry Williamsport.
Stuart, Charles Williamsport.
Stuart, Willie Williamsport.
Stuart, Eddie Williamsport.
Sobers, Kester Williamsport.
Strunk, Oliver Williamsport.
Vanderslice, Charles Williamsport.
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LADIES.
Bird, Rebecca Northumberland.
Brooks, Laura Williamsport,
Bair, Mattie Williamsport.
Brewer, Ida Williamsport.
Craig, Lizzie M Washingtonville.
(Jibson, Aimie .' Williamsport.
Gibson, Florence Williamsport.
Guyer, Enuna Tyrone.
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NAMES. RESIDENCES.
IIcMlires, Kditli Washington, D. C.
1 lesser, Clara Jersey Shore.
Hepburn, Jennie Williamsport.
Hawley, Madge Williamsport.
Kramer, Clara Treverton.
Lutehcr, Miriam Williamsport.
Lutcher, Carrie Williamsport.
Linn, Annie Williamsport.
Meixell, Nora A Lewisburg.
Metzger, Ella Williamsport,
IVreLiiiii, i\Iiss Linden.
MeCuIlough, Maggie Clearfield.
Mahafley, X. J Bower.
Neinian, Lizzie L New Washington.
Noss, Clara II Strasburg, Va.
Pardoe, Minnie Williamsport.
Kissel, Jennie K Lewisburg.
Rothroek, Maggie Williamsport.
Kobinson, Eugenia Williamsport.
Saul, Sudie K Muncy.
Wilson, Ella Salladasburg.
Wright, Ida Williamsport.
Wiggenhorn, Eugenia Ashland, Nebraska.
Welty, M. P. II Gettysburg.
Ziders, Minnie Williamsport.
GENTLEMEN.
Mosser, 1^>. II X^w Cumberland.
Cooper, .1. A. I Washingtonville.
Cray, William E Williamsport.
Henderson, doscpji W Philadelphia.
I lagan, Ilnrry Williamsport.
'^■"»''^^' 'f- 1^ Everett.
Elewelly/i, E. P Shamokin.
Melsliclnier, .1. A Hanover.
^^^i^ii^» J'- ^ Mount Alto.
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LADIES.
NAMES. RESIDENCES.
Bird, Rebecca North umberland.
Beers, Bessie Williamsport.
Blair, Mrs. E. H Williamsport.
Dart, Libbie Wil liamsport.
Dashiell, Annie Washington, D. C.
DuBois, Miss C Williamsport.
Essington, Buth Williamsport.
E verhart, Kate Wil 1 iamsport.
Eowler, Miss L VV^ ill iamsport.
Gage, Mrs. S. L Wil liamsport.
Harvey, Carrie Williamsport.
Hermance, Mrs Williamsport.
Hedges, Edith Washington, D. C.
Kirk, Nellie Wil liamsport.
Kramer, Clara Treverton.
Logan, Lizzie Wi 11 iamsport.
Meixell, Nora A Lewisburg.
Mudge, Emma Wil 1 iams})ort.
Mussina, Mrs. Charles Williamsport.
Pearee, Bessie Wi lliamsport.
l\)lsgrove, Mamie Williamsport.
Pardoe, Minnie Williamsport.
Bissel, JeiHiie 10 Lewisburg.
Kiehards, Emma Williams[M)rt.
Both rock, Julia Williamsport.
Benninger, Ida Williamsport.
So!)ers, Alice Willianis})()rt.
Saul, vS. B Muncv.
llhl, Miss Bica Williamsport.
Volkmar, Lottie \\ Williamsport.
Weltv, Mollie Paxton (Tcttvsburg.
Williams, Martha Elemington.
Wheelock, Mrs Willianis[K)rt.
GENTLEMEN.
Dunham, William Williamsport.
Hill, .1. W Ilazleton.
Hughes, J. ( i Danville.
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Williamsport Dickinson Senninary.
Coutv^e^ of v^tiitly.
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In order to meet the wants of a larger class of Students, three courses of
study are provided. 'Jlie Normal P:nglish is designed to meet the increasing
demand for teachers in our Common Schools, and is heartily commended to
young ladles and gentlemen who desire thorough instruction and drill in the
F]nglish l)ranches. To those who complete this course a Diploma, expressing the
scholarship attained, will be given.
'I'lie course Iq Science and Literature is iiit(;nded to give wider culture and
more thorough mental discipline. It dllTcM's from the Classical Course mainly in
that it omits the (Jreek Language entirely, and makes Latin elective with (Ger-
man or French during the tirst two years.
Young ladies will ])e allowed to substitute Drawing and Painting, or Music,
for Analytical (Jeometry and Calculus. liefore entering upon this course the Stu-
dent nuist be thoroughly acciuainted with the Conunon English branches.
The Classical Course is much more extensive than is ordinarily pursued at
Seminaries. It will compare favorably Avith the Curriculum adopted by our best
institutions of learning. We offer it with entire conrtdence to young men who
are preparing for professional life, and also to young ladies who aspire to superior
intellectual culture. The preparation for this course^ is a thorough knowledge of
the studies embraced in the tirst year of the Normal English Course, with Latin,
Crammar and Reader.
^'omig men desiring to enter the 1()W(m- or higluM' classes in College are
allowed to take such studies as they need for that purpose.
Normal English Course.
'lliis course is ({(^signed lo accommodiUc young men wliose time for school is
limit eij, and es))('(jall\ tliose who are })re])aring to tc.ieli in our Common Schools.
A Diph'iHa will l)e gi\en to those whoeomph'te the course.
FIKST VHAIl.
l^'lKSr TllRM.
SlCONI) 1 KKM
iMiglisli (Jraniinar (irarvey).
Aritlmietie — Written ( l^^ish's Complete^ Robinson
( ieography ( Monteitli).
History United States (Uarnes).
iMigiisli (Jrainmar (Harvey).
Arithmetic ( T'isii's ( 'oniplete, K<)l)ins()n).
(Jeography and Map Drawing (Monteith).
(Jenei'al Historv (Anderson).
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f English Grammar (Harvey).
I Arithmetic — completed — (Fish's Complete, Kobinson),
Third Term. -{ General History (Anderson).
Elements of Algebra — begun — (Loomis).
First Lessons in English Composition (Quackenbos).
SECOND YEAE.
Advanced Composition (Quackenbos).
Physical Geography (Mitchell).
Science of Government (Alden).
Physiology (Hitchcock).
English Literature — optional — (Shaw) .
Elements of Algebra — completed — (Loomis).
Rhetoric (Quackenbos).
Physical Geography (Mitchell).
Natural Philosophy (Peck's Ganot).
Geometry (Loomis).
[ Logic — optional — (Coppee).
First Term.
Second Term.
Third Term.
f Rhetoric (Quackenbos).
Natural Philosophy (Peck's Ganot).
Natural History (Hooker).
} Evidences of Cliristianity.
I Botany — optional — (Gray).
[ Zoology — optional.
Reading, Composition and Declamation throughout the Course.
Course in Science and Literature.
I'pon completing- the followintif eonrse, the Student will be entitled to the
Deg-ree of Bachelor of Science. Those not wishing to take the whole course can
pursue such studies as they desire, subject to the action of the Faculty.
FIRST YEAR.
Advanced Composition (Qua('ken])os).
Science of Crovernmeut ( Alden j.
Historv of Rome (Lidell).
IMiysical (icography (Mitchell).
Algebra ( Loom is j.
First Lessons in Latin (Ilarkness).
French (I)uflel).
German (Wliitney).
Rhetoric ((Quackenbos).
Historv of Rome (Lidell).
Pbysical Geograj)hy (Mitchell).
Second Term. | (Jeometry (Loomis).
Latin — Granunar and Reader — (Harkness).
French (Duffel).
German (Whitney).
h^iKST Term.
Elective.
Elective.
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Third Term
First Term.
Rlietoric ((JuackenLos).
Natural History (Hooker).
( ireoiiietry (Loomis).
('lassical Aiiticinities.
Latin— Syntax, Ciesar — (Allen & Greenoiigh),
French (Dafiel).
German ( Whitney) .
SECOND YEAH.
^History of Greece (Smith).
Fnglish Literature (Shaw).
Physiology ( H itcl icock ) .
- Algebra (Loomis).
Latin — Syntax, Virgil — (Chase).
French.
German.
Elective.
Elective.
Second Term.
Third Term.
History of Greece (Smith).
Natural Philosophy ( Peck's Ganot).
Mental Philosophy (Wayland).
Algebra (Loomis).
Latin — Virgil — (Chase). |
French. [ Elective.
German. J
Fvidenccs of C'hr'stianity.
Natural Philosophy f I*eck's Ganot).
Mental Philosophy (WMyland).
Trigonometry ( Loomis).
Latin — Salust : Cicero — Orations.
French. !- Elective.
(lerman.
THIRD VFAR.
[Moral Philosophy (Wayland),
,„ Chemistry, witli Lectures (Fliot c^ Storer).
j Analvtical (jrcomctrv (Loomis).
Si:( ONI) Tr.iiM
TiiiKD Tkkm,
I Logic ( Coppce),
I ( "JHMnisti-y, with Lectures (Eliot & Storerj.
I ( Jcology ( Dana ).
[ Calculus (^Loomisj.
r)Utlcr's Analogy.
l\)litical lOconomy (Wayland).
PotanvJ ( Jrav's Lessons).
Zoology.
Calculus ( Loomis).
Reading, ( "om[)osition and Declamation throughout the Course
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First Term.
Second Term.
Third Term.
Classical Course.
Upon completing the following course, the Student will Ido entitled to the
Degree of Bachelor of Arts. Those not wishing to complete the course can pur-
sue such studies as they desire, subject to the action of the Faculty.
FIRST YEAR
Advanced Composition and Rhetoric (Quackenbos).
Science of Government (Alden).
History of Rome (Lidell).
Physical Geography (Mitchell).
Algebra (Loomis). ■.
Latin — Syntax, Caesar — (Allen & Greenougli).
First Greek Book (Harkness).
Rhetoric (Quackenbos).
History of Rome (Lidell).
Geometry (Loomis).
Physical Geography (Mitchell).
Latin — Syntax, Virgil — (Chase).
First Greek Book (llarknessj.
Rhetoric f Quackenbos).
Natural History (Hooker).
Geometry (Loomis).
Latin — Virgil — (Chase) .
Greek — Anabasis.
Classical Antiquities (Baird).
Latin and Greek Prose Compositions.
SECOND YEAR.
History of Greece (Smith).
English Literature (Shaw).
Physiology ( Hitchcock ) .
First Term. | Algebra (Loomis).
Latin — Salust : Cicero — Orations.
(J reek — Homer — Iliad.
Latin and Greek Prose Compositions (Arnold).
History of Greece (Smith).
Natural Philosophy ( Peck's (ianot).
Mental Philosophy (Wayland).
Second Term. | Algebra (Loomis).
Latin — Cicero — de Sencctutc — ( Anthon).
( Jreek — Homer — (ircck Testament.
Latin and (ireek Prose Compositions (Arnoldj.
Evidences of Christianity.
Mental Philosophy (Wayland).
Natural Philosophy ( Peck's ( Janot).
Third Term, | Trigonometry (Loomis).
Latin— L ivy.
(rrcek — ^Xen()])h()n — Memorabilia.
T^atin and (Jrcek Prose Compositions.
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THIRD YEAE.
f Moral Philosophy (Wayland),
I Chemistry (Eliot & Storer).
Analytical Geometry (Loomis).
Astronomy.
Latin — Horace.
[ Greek — Flato — Apology and Crito.
' Logic (Coppee).
Chemistry (Eliot & Storer).
Geology (Dana).
CalciUus (Loomis).
Latin — Cicero — de Officiis.
Greek— Demosthenes — Orations.
Zooloi2rv.
Botany (Gray's Lessons).
Butler's Analogy.
Calculus (Loomis).
Political Economy (Wayland).
Latin — Tacitus — Germania and Agricola.
^ Greek — Demosthenes.
Beading, Composition and Declamation throughout the Course.
Third Term.
German Course.
I''ki:n( II CorusK.
Modern Languages
(irammar (Whitney).
Reader ( Whitnev).
Wilhelm Tell (Schiller).
Jungfrau von Orleans (Schiller).
Iphigenie auf Tauris (G(ethe).
Faust (G(cthe).
Dictionary (Adler).
Grammar (Duflcl).
( \)ll()(juial Reader ( Duflel).
Paul ct Virginia (St. Pierre),
('lassie Reader (De Fivas).
Corinne (Madame de Stael).
L'Alh'mague (Madame de Stael).
Les ^Fiserahles (X'ictor Hugo).
Dictionary (Sureune).
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Ornamental Branches.
Drawing and Painting. — This department receives liberal atten-
tion. Superior facilities are furnished, under a competent Instructor,
exclusively devoted to this department, for the study and practice of
Linear and Perspective Drawing, Pastel and Monochromatic Painting,
Painting in Oil and Colors, and Portrait Painting in Crayon and Oil.
Music. — Music receives special attention.
The ladies are allowed to substitute these branches, together with
German and French, for some of the higher studies in Mathematics and
for the Greek Language.
The classes in Mensuration, Leveling and Surveying, are practiced in
the use of the Quadrant and other instruments, and in Plotting.
In the department of Ancient Languages, the classes are practiced in
oral and written exercises in Latin and Greek, throughout the course.
Lectures will be given from time to time in the various departments.
Special attention will be given to those who may Avish to prej)are
themselves for the important duties of teaching.
A Biblical Class will also be formed for the benefit of such as have
the Ministrv in view.
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WiLLiAMsroKT is oiiG Of tlic most beautiful and healthy places In thf^ State. It
has never been subject to epidemics of any kind. Many coming to the School
sickly have returned fully restored, 'riie location Is central and accessible from
all (luarters liallroads bring- us within a few hours' ride of Elmlra, Lock Haven,
Erie, Danville, Pottsville, llarrlsburg-, lIollldaysbur<jr, I'hlladelphla, Baltimore and
New York. No more desirable position for a Seminary of Learning- can be found.
ORGANIZATION
The School Is org:anlzed on the most approved plan of the best Institutions of
New York and New Eng-land. It embraces both sexes, under the same govern-
ment and Instruction. The members of the Faculty occupy apartments In the
building-, eat at the same table, and have constant oversight of all the Students.
The Ladles' private and pul)llc rooms are entirely separate from the others,
and ther(^ is no association of tlie s(\\es but In the presence of their Instructors.
The Ladies and (Tcuflcitwn hare less freedom of intereonrse here than at hintw.
The happy Inlluence, mutually exerted in their slight association In the recita-
tion room, at the table, and In \\\v public exercises of the chapel, Is to be seen In
the cultivation of a cheerful and animated disposition. In the formation of good
habits and manners, in ardtmt devotion to study, and In the attainment of high
moral characti^r. 'lliese, witli many other valuable results, have (established the
fact tliat the best plan for a school is, according to tlie (nident design of Provi-
dence in tlie constitution of society, on the basis of a well regulated Christian
family.
ach;()mmoi)ati()ns.
'i'he IJuiidings will accommodate (two in a room) over two hundred Students.
Tli(\v are brick, heated l)y furnaces In tlie cellar, and supi^iied with water. The
rooms arc large and well vtMitllated. In tli(> entire arrangement of the buildings
great cai-c has biM'ii taken lor the comfort and heidth of tlu; occupants. The
L^rou IK Is contain about live acres, alTording suMicient room for exercise and play.
FA'PKNSKS.
i'.y the following list of \^v\vp<. it will he seen that our total charges are (piite
,is low as those of any inst it ut ion of the like grade in the State, not excepting
I liosc schools in wliich cheaj) sciiolai-shii)s have l)een sold. We desii-e to places
tlie cost of education at the lowest ])oint i)ossil)le, and t lius afford to the masses
sound intellectual and moral cultui'e. Uoard, including Avashing, (12 pieces.) room
and lurniture, pei- week, >;:',. so ; pei- year of id weeks, $ir.'2.oi). Students attending
a pai'l of a Term will he char.i^-ed at the r.ite of .ft.oo per week. Fuel for l^^ill and
W inter Terms, eacli :r:;.(in. Spring Term. S'^.no
^rn riox
Tkkm -12 \\i:i:ks.
Common l-lngHsh :?('. on
lli-her " T 00
Scjcnlilic Dej)!., with Lectures \) 00
classical " " " lo no
Incidental atid (General F\i)ense.. 2 Oil
I'l'lnting cii-cu!ai-s, <vc .M)
Janitor's Services Mi
Tkkm— 1(5 Wkkks.
Common English <;s oo
lli<'-hci'
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Scientilic Dept., with Lectures 12 00
Classical " " '' !■> •>•>
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Music, Drawing, Painting and Modern Languages extra, as follows:
VVAi TVVKLVE WEEKS.
German and P'rench, each $ •{ do
Drawing 4 00
Monochromatlcs and Pastel Painting, each 5 00
Painting In Water Colors 5 00
Portrait Painting 20 00
Oil Painting 12 00
Piano Music (with use of Instrument for practice) 15 00
Melodeon Music 15 00
lludlments of Thorough Jiass (> 00
Thorough Bass g 00
Vocal Culture 20 00
Vocal Music 2 00
Pupils are received at any time. Deduction for abscmce is made on recom-
mendation of the Faculty to tlu^ Treasurer. No deduction for lioard or Tuition
for absence of ten days or less, at the beginning, or the last three weeks before^
the close of the Term.
Bills payable In advance.
Wash-bowls and Pitchers furnished at cost and taken back at the same price,
If uninjured. The same rule for Door Keys.
Five dollars must be left on deposit, on entering, to cover damages that the
Student may do to room or other property. This will be returned when the
Student leaves. In case no injury has been done to room or property.
TEKMS AND VACATIONS.
The Seminary Year is divided into t iiree uncupial Terms, as follows :
COMMENCES. ENDS. VACATION.
Fai.l Term, August HI, ISK;. December 21. :i weeks.
Winter Term, »Jaiiuary U, ISTT. April 4. None.
Sprinc; Term, Aprll4, ISTT. June 2T. l> weeks.
TFKMS OF ADMISSION.
1. The Student must be well recommended as to moral character. The
School Is not designed to be a IIous(,' of Refuge.
2. Must arrange with the Treasurer all bills before attending nxatations.
a. Must take at least four studies, unless excused by the Faculty.
4. Minors must deposit with the President all si)ending mon(\>-, to be returned
in such amounts as he may think best.
5. Must agree to comply with all the rules and regulations of the School.
N. B.— Each Student will be considered a member of the Institution until due
notice shall have been given of intention to leave, and permission obtained of tin;
lYesident,
ROOMS AND CLOTHIN(J.
The rooms are furnished with all heavy articles, l)ut the Stud(Mits must ])ring
tli(!ir own sheets, (for double beds,) i)illows, pillow cases, blankets, counterpanes
and towels, and lind their own brooms, mirrors, coal oil and lamps.
Students sliotdd bi? su})plied with warm, dural)le clothing, heavy boots and
shoes, an umbrella, and a pair of slippers to be worn wlilh^ in tlu^ building. Ml
artieles of elofhiiifi should he eare/ulli/ marked with the full name.
APPARATl'S.
Th(^ S(»mlnary is furnished with a collection of apparatus, together with full
s(»ts of (ilobes. Maps and Charts, and a Cabinet of Minerals, thus affording facility
for illustration and experiment.
DISCIPLINE
Tlie (lisclpltne Is firm, but mild and impartial. While every encouragement
A\ ill be given to the orderly and studious, and due allowance be made for youthful
indiscretion, yet the lawless and refractory cannot long remain among us.
RELIGIOUS SERVICES.
Every Student is required to attend religious services daily, as well as public
Avorship, morning and evening, every Sabbath, at such place as parents or guardians
may designate, the President assenting.
N. E.— Each Student must be supplied with a Bible, to be read without note or
sectarian comment, in the services of the Chapel. The whole School read in concert.
LITERARY SOCIETIES.
Besides the regular weekly exercises in Composition and Declamation, there
are three nourishing Literary Societies in the Institution : the " Belles Lettres,"
" (Jamma Epsilon,"' and '- Tripartite Union," each of which prepares and reads to
the Scliool a paper once a month. About 2,250 volumes are In the Societies'
Libraries.
MERIT AND DEMERIT.
A strict weekly record is k(^pt of all the exercises of the School, from which
record tlie Students will be graded.
A record of demerits is also kept. Tardiness, unexcused absences from required
exercises, and all disorderly conduct, will subject tlie Student to demerit marks.
'\\n\ sucli marks bring a private reproof before the Faculty; twenty a public
reprimand bc^fore the whole School ; and thirty may send the offender away.
Sessional reports are sent to parents when recpiested.
A WORD TO PARENTS.
1. CT-'-^M-y to liave your cliildrcm here on the first day of the term, hut not
hrforc, as we will not be ready to rciH'ive tliem. The classes are on the second day
tornied, and if will be better for all concerned that the Student starts regularly
wif li his class.
2. If ])()ssn)le, do not call them away during the session. Absence, if only for
a r-w (lays, disarrnriges fhe class, and is generally the beginning of irregularity
(»n the ])a!-t of tlie scholar.
:i !)(» not allow yonr children to leave the school before the examinations,
unless It cannot be avoided. Serious inconvenience, to all concerned, often arises
from a neglect of this caution.
I. Sui)i)ly them rt'ft/ sparingJii with spending money. I'arents cannot be too
c;mt ions on this ])oint.
r.. Select forvour child one of the Inst I'ucfors, as a patron, to distribute liis
funds. In this way a nioi'(\judicious use of your money will b(^ made, and your
child will l)e kept fi'om nian\ temi)t;itlons.
: ^'Students not boarding In the Institution must observe the following addi-
t ion;il rules :
1. Attend Dally PiMvers.
i\ Must at tend all t he Seminar^' Exercises ])unctually.
;;. Must spend the Hit ervals Ix'l ween recitations In the Study Hall.
1. Must Mccount for all absence by written excuse without delay, time and
iiuniher of I'ecil at Ions being si)eciiie(l.
.') Must not \isit thei'oomsof hoafdei's without i)ei'mission.
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1. During the hours of study the students shall not be unnecessarily absent
from their rooms.
2. At the time appointed to attend prayers, recitation, lecture, or other
exercise, each student shall repair quietly and ])rom])tly to the place designated.
3. At no time shall any student loiter in the hals or about the doors, or in-
dulge in jumping, wrestling, loud talking, whistling, or any otiier unnecessary
noise, or soil the building with tobacco.
4. The students shall not be absent from their rooms at night after the hour
of study indicated by the ringing of the bell, nor shall they attend parties or
mixed assemblies without permission from tlie President ; nor shall they at any-
time visit taverns, eating-houses, or other places of public resort, or on any (jcca-
slon indulge in the use of intoxicating liiiuors.
5. All profane and indecent language, playing at games of chance, injuring
the property of the Institution or of citizens, (luaireling, fighting, tlie carrying of
tire-arms or other dangerous weapons, are strictly forbidden.
6. No student shall leaxe the limits of the town for a longer time than one
hour without permission from the President.
7. .Each student will be held strictly accountable for any damage he or she
may cause to tlie Seminary prop(3rty. Damages by unknown parties may be
assessed on the scliool.
8. The Teachers must, at all times, liave access to the students' rooms, and
if it be judged necessary, the rooms will be cleaned at tiie expense of tiie
occupants.
9. Cleanliness of pc^'son and of apparel, and a gentlemanly and lady-like
deportment must be ol)served by all.
10. No water, dirt, or otlier material, siiall be thrown from any window in
the buildings, or down the hot-air Hues, or in the halls afttu- they liave been
cleaned.
11 Students must have tiieir rooms swei)t and in order, iind theli' lights
extinguislKHl at the established iiours.
12. No student will be allowed to go bathing, skating, llshing, gunning, or
riding, without permission.
Hi The students must not visit tlie kitclien, dinlng-i'oom, or any other i'o(jm,
except their own, witliout })ernilsslon.
14. The Sabbath must be strictly (-bserved by all. No walking about, \isitlng
or receiving visits will lie allowed. All must, attend pul)lic woi'shij) t\\ice during
the day.
IT). No lady shall, at any time, receive calls from gentlemen at lu^r own I'oom.
Friends from a distance can see tlu^ ladles In the parlor.
b). llie young ladies will not be allowed to leave the Seminary grounds, at
any time, without permission ; and the gentlemen will Ix* restricted at the dis-
cretion of tiie Eacuity.
17. No student shall change his or her room, or boarding place, without
special permission from tli(^ President.
15. No student will l)e ])(M*mitt(Ml to leave the school during the session with-
out an expi-(»ss retpiest from the parent or guardian, made to tlie President, and
witliout the consent of the Faculty.
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tions, will be eonsideretl under censure.
20. I'erniission to be absent from any exercise must be obtained, If possible,
before tlie absences occurs.
21. No student will be permitted to leave any class without the consent of
the Faculty.
22. The ladies and gentlemen must not visit each others apartments, walk or
ride together, w^ithout permission, nor converse together from the windows.
23. Students from the neighborhood will not be permitted to visit home at
such times as will interfere with the regular exercises of the school.
24. Any offending student may be punished, according to the nature of the
offence, by private or public reproof, suspension, dismission, or expulsion.
25. Students dismissed or expelled must leave the premises at once.
2(). None but students can att(md the Society meetings, nor shall the Socie-
ties meet together, unless by express permission of the J^'aculty.
27. No special meeting of the students shall be held at any time, nor shall
any meeting of the students or societies continue later than 10:30 o'clock f. m.,
without permission of the President.
2s. All persons visiting students in the Seminary will be reciuired to conform
to the rules adopted for the government of the school, and in case they remain
longer than three days, will be (Charged for boarding at tlie published rates.
29. Any temporary prudential regulation, for the government of the school,
that the Faculty may see tit to adopt, shall be equally binding with these By-
Laws.
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dkleiidki" foi" 1§^6.
Friday, June 2— Examination of Senior Class begins.
Thursday, June 15— Examination of the other classes begins.
Friday, June 16, 7.1 o'clock p. m.— Exercises of Sophomore Class.
Sunday, June 18, 3 o'clock p. m.— Annual Sermon by Kev. J. II.
Dashiell, D. D., of Washington, D. C.
Monday, June 19, 8 o'clock p. m.— Musical Soiree, by Professor Vcelkler
and his pupils,
Tuesday, June 20, 9 o'clock a. m.— Reunion of Belles Lettres Union
Society ; 2 o'clock, p. m.— Exercises of the Junior Class ; 8 o'clock
P. M.— Address before the Gamma Epsilon Society, by C. W. Ben-
nett, I). I)., of Syracuse, N. Y.
Wednesday, Ji^ne 21, 10 o'clock a. m.— Business Meeting of tlie Alumni
Association ; 2 o'clock p. m.— Annual Meeting of the Alumni Asso-
ciation—Address by Dr. Samuel Pollock, of Williamsport; 4
o'clock P. M.— Abnnni Keunion; 8 o'clock P. M.— Address before tlie
Belles Eettres Union vSociety, by (ien, J. F. Kusling, of Tn^nton,
N.J.
Thursday June 22, 9! o'clock a. m.— Commencement Exercises; 2
o'clock p. M. — Annual Meeting of the Stockbolders in the Seminary
Chai)el.
Thursday, August 31 — Fall Session begins.
|^tUiamfi|rorl <|ommtrtmI J^ollegi^t
LOCATED CORNER
Third and Mnllierry Sts.
WILLI AMSPORT, PA.
Disabled soldiers, and
ministers' sons, under 21
years of age, received at
half price.
For Terms, Specimens of Penmanship, &c.,
Address the Princi})al,
J. F. DAVIS,
WlLT.IAMSrORT, Pa.
BWMEsM J* €&MJfM^£f
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TOILET REQUISITES:
Camphorated Glycerine Ice. : Bay Rum Hair Tonic,
M'liis j)r('|);ir;it ion we coiitidciit ly rc-
cniillllt'iKl ;is i;ir siipcrioi" t(» most of
til" ;irti<-|('S sold iiii'I'T this nninc, foi-
cliMpjxMl ii;iii(is, lips, ainl all i-xforiat-
(Mj siirfac<'s.
Odontine, a SnjM ri(»r T(M>t!i Wnsli,
Will cleanse, uInc lustre to and
i>eaulity ilie loel li ; will inii)art tirni-
ness to the LCUiiis, sweet iiess to the
breath, and I'resliiiess to tlie nioulli.
A (h'li.Lrhtfii! Dressln^j;' and 1\)nie, and
^niarantced tree from all poisonous
im,n-edi(!nts.
Fragrant Bouquet Cologne,
An exapiisile I'erfume, Krag-rant and
Lastln<^'-.
Rose and Pearl Dentifrice,
I*re})ai-ed after the fornnila of one of
our most celebrated !)(Mital Pro-
fessors.
A line assortineid of IIAIK, NAIL AND TOOTH P,IUISIIKS.
Also, 1()PKI(;N AM) DOMlvSTIO IM^UKUMKRl Ks.
DUBLE & CORNELL,
dor. Pine (ind Fourth Streets.
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BOOKS.
BOOKS.
CHARLES E. HICKS,
DEALER IN
School Books and School Supphes.
Latest Styles of WRITING T*APJE7tS alivays on hand.
BASE BALLS AND BATS, CROQUET SETS, &c.
'^3 East Third Street,
WILLIAMSPORT, PA.
WiE^E^imm Q^ E^E,&wm^^
MANUFACTURER OF
Lloyd's Impfoved Shift, Linen Collars and Cuffs
53 E^HT TITinO HTIXEE^J?,
(Crawford House Block,)
AA7" I L L I ^^ nyc S IP O K. T, -^j^.
Addis McVkacjh.
Louis Sciineidur.
McVEAGH & SCHNEIDER,
Ii|>^urkncie 'a^tl 'l|clil 1^0 late Ac^cr(ts^,
No. :vi uiLLon- STHicr/r,
Uo.irof Comt ll.iusc, \VI LLIAMSPOIIT, I'A.
A. W. F. MacCOLLIN,
S. E. Cor. Third and Pine Streets,
^5)
IIolden's Buildino.
WIT.LIAMSrOUT, PA.
THE BEST GOODS FOR THE LEAST MONEY
IN THK VERY LATEST STYLES OF
HATS, CAPS, NECKIAR, UNDERWEAR, GLOVES, &c
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AT
45 WEST FOURTH STREET, ACADEMY OF MDSIC BUILDINB.
ALSO ACJENT EOll
AViXiiariTtilc^ci' & T5rowii'>s Oiustoiix C'lotlxiixs:.
A Full Line of Samples Always on Hand.
TEMPLE OF PHARMACY.
Qe&m^m Mm^9 Jm*9 ^
9 9
Commercial Block, Cor. Third and 3Iulberry Streets,
Wir.LIAMSPORT, TA.
HAVE (CONSTANTLY ON HANI) A FILL LINE OF
Perfumery, Combs, Brushes, Soap,
Our I)ruj?s aro Piiro and Frosli. Proscriptions Carefully Compound(ML
Toe Cold Soda Water During the Summer Season.
Sunday Hours froni s to lo', A. M., and from 2 to T', P. M.
ID. S. j^I^IDIE^TJS &c OO.,
DFALKHS IN
;<li P\\ ^
FIAIOS AHB OEBiil
And Sheet Music, Music and Instruction Books,
17 WEST THIRD STREET, WILLIAMSPORT, PA
J'l VNOS AND OlUJANS RENTED \\\ THE MONTH.
D. S. ANDUrS.
WM. GIBSON.
.1. .1. (JIBSON.
loe Greain & Gonfeotionery lianufactory,
Cai'Hci' li'a/ci'fft cri'Uf Itarket Streeffi.
Williamsport, Pa. Wm. BARTLETT.
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DEALERS IN
) Ma J^^A Aj 41 " JPJ il^
Newspapers, Magazines, Periodicals, fee.
A FULL SUPPLY OF
miimt ^HB soijfooi text booics
ALWAYS ON HAND.
Next door to the Post Oflice.
WILLIAMSPORT, PA.
SNYDER BROTHERS,
I^ouqdef^ ki^d ^kdliini^t^,
Walnut Street, near Ilerdic House,
II. F. Snydek, I
Geo. S. Snydek. i
WILLFAMSPORT, V\
School Books and School
isites,
AT
WALLACE'S UNDERGROUND BOOK STORE,
Market Square, Williamsport, Pa.
^PRICES AS LOW AS ELSFAVHRRE,
J. F. RIOHARDS.
:fi
G. \V. KLT'MP, D. D. S.
IDZEnSTTISTS,
Cor. of Third and Market Streets, (over L. L. Stearns' Store),
A specialty iii.'ule of fiUinsi^ and restoring diseased Teetli. ({as, ether,
ehloroibrni and narcotic s})ray for painh'ss extraction.
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HISTORICAL SKETCH
OF
illiaingport iiokingon ieminarjf,
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AT
^VILLIAMSPORT, PA.
PREPARED BY REV. EDWARD J. (JRAY, AT THE REQUEST OF THE
TRUSTEES, AND FOR EXCHANGE WITH KINDRED
INSTITUTIONS DURING THE
CEHSTTEnsr^sTZJ^Xj -YDEJ^^S,.
WILLI AMSPOKT, PA.:
GAZETTE AND BULLETIN PRINTING HOUSE.
1876.
HISTORICAL SKETCH
OF
Willikm^poft f)idkir\^oi\ ^ei]qir\ki^y.
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Williamsport is the county seat of Lycoming County,
Pennsylvania, and is situated on the north side of the West
Branch of the Susquehanna river, about one hundred miles
north of Harrisburg. The city has a population of twenty
thousand, is beautifully located in a fertile valley, running
east and west, displays much enterprise as well as com-
mendable taste in the character of its public buildings and
private residences, and is the centre of the immense lumber
trade of Northern Pennsylvania.
In 1795, Michael Ross, a surveyor from New Jersey,
bought the land on which the city is now built. Soon
afterwards he laid out a town and erected a log house on
the corner of Third and Mulberry streets, where Prof
Davis' Commercial College has since been established.
One square, bounded west by West street, then the western
limit of the town, was set apart for school purposes, and
about 181 2, a substantial brick edifice was built upon it,
called Williamsport Academy, in which a school was main-
tained for many years by subscription, which was among
the first schools supported in this manner in the State.
In 1839, the town authorities, desiring to locate the
Academy elsewhere, sold their building to Mr. John R.
Hall, the present owner, and with the proceeds purchased
a lot and erected a building, which, enlarged in 1867, forms
the west wing of Williamsport Dickinson Seminary.
4 HISTORICAL SKET(^I1 OF
The enterprise was not successful, however, and finally
becomino; embarrassed financially, the following proposi-
tions, dated January 5, 1848, and signed by John Smith,
B. H. Crever, J. S. Williams and Charles McClay, in behalf
of the Methodist Episcopal Church, were presented to the
Town Council of the borough of Williamsport:
1. That said authorities shall make a legal transfer of
their Academy building, with its grounds and appurte-
nances, to a Board of Trustees, under the style and title of
Trustees of '' Dickinson Seminary, at Williamsport, Pa." —
2. Said board shall have power to fill its own vacancies,
and two-thirds thereof shall be members of the M. E.
Church.
3. A school shall be established under the title of Dick-
inson Seminary, at Williamsport, Pa., and auxiliary to
Dickinson College at Carlisle.
4. Instruction shall be given to youths of both sexes,
desiij^ned to afford a liberal education to females, and
qualify young men to enter upon a college course.
5. The school shall be under the supervision and patron-
age of the Baltimore Annual Conference of the M. \i.
Church, and shall sustain a religious character similar to
the institution at Carlisle.
C). \\1ienever the AI. 1^^.. Church shall cease to use the
property for educational purposes it shall revert to the
boi'ough of W^illiamsport.
7. 11ie debts now resting upon the property shall be
assumed b\' the M. 1^. Church.
8. The above stipulations are conditioned upon the
sanction of the I^altimore Conference.
Thi: Town (^)uncil accepted the propositions, stipulating
that the remaining third of the trustees should be of other
denominations of Christians, that pupils from all denomi-
nations shouhl be received upon ecjual terms, and that the
reversion of the property to the borough should carry with
it all improvements made thereon. The members of the
WILLIAMSPORT DICKINSON SEMINARY.
5
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Town Council present at this meeting were A. Updegraff,
President, R. Pleming, J. H. PTillmer and John Ulmer.
In the following March, the Baltimore Conference con-
sented ''to extend its supervision and patronage to the
Seminary in the form and manner set forth by the Town
Council of Williamsport," but declined to assume any
pecuniary liabilities. It was recommended that a Board of
Trustees be appointed, consisting of the Presiding Elder of
Northumberland District, the preacher in charge of Wil-
liamsport Circuit, twelve lay brethren of the M. P>. Church
and seven members of other Christian denominations, to
be nominated by the Presiding Elder of Northumberland
District and confirmed by the Conference. They also sug-
gested the appointment of a financial agent to operate in
behalf of the Seminary. The President of the Seminary
was to be a minister of the M. \i. Church, appointed by
the Presiding Bishop of the Baltimore Conference and
confirmed by the Board of Trustees, and he was to be
ex-ofificio president of the board.
In accordance w^ith the recommendation of the Confer-
ence, the following appointments were made:
Rev. V). 11. Crever, Financial Agent.
Rev. Thomas Row.man, President.
TRI STEES.
Rev. Thomas Bowman, Rev. Samuel Rrvson,
Rev. (George (Juyer,
(J EX. R. Fleming,
Charles Low,
1 1 1 : n r y ii a r t m a n,
John Webb,
(Jeoikje Crawford,
(iEN, James Irvix,
James I)ougai>,
Thomas Wood,
llox. JoHX Smith,
Hon. J. W. Mayxard,
Robert Faries,
I). R. Showers,
(Jeoikje Hartmax,
Rev. Johx Toxxer,
Moses Chamberlaix,
Jonathan Wole,
Dr. J. S. Crawford,
Charles I). I^owman.
The first meeting of the trustees occurred April 27,
I (848, when Rev. Thomas Bowman was elected President
of the Seminary, Gen. I^leming Secretary, and Judge Smith
Treasurer.
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HISTORICAL SKETCH OF
WILLIAMSPORT DICKINSON SEMINARY.
The Williamsport Academy, now styled Dickinson Sem-
inary, was a plain brick building, forty by sixty feet in size,
two Stories high, and sadly out of repair, with a consider-
able debt, and no resources whatever. The trustees,
however, were equal to the emergency. They resolved
that ten thousand dollars were required to place the
Seminary in proper condition to begin its work, pledging
themselves individually to earnest effort, and authorizing
the agent to proceed at once to secure subscriptions and
_^ donations to repair the old, and erect additional buildings.
At a meeting in August, the Seminary was fairly inau-
gurated. The Faculty comprised Rev. Thomas Bowman,
President, with Rev. B. H. Crever, Mrs. Crever and Miss
C. K. Crever, assistant teachers. A schedule of prices for
boarding and tuition was fixed, a course of study was
arranged, and it was determined to formally open the
institution on the fourteenth of the following September.
We have no record of the *' opening," but at the close of
the school year President Bowman reported the number of
pupils for the winter term, i6o to 170; for the spring term,
125 to 130, and whole number entered during the year^
212.
A large proportion of these were, doubtless, day
scholars, but it was certainly an encouraging beginning,
representing efficient, as well as hard work by both teach-
ers and trustees.
Meanwliile the trustees were projecting measures looking
towards large and permanent results. Five acres of land
adjoining that secured with the Academy were purchased,
a builchng committee was appointed, ^an architect em-
plo)'ed and a plan adopted, while the financial agent was
urged to press the claims of the young institution, and
procure the means to help it forward.
July 3(1, i<S5o— less than two years after the school was
opened— the corner stone of what now forms the east wing
of the Seminary buildings was laid with appropriate cere""-
monies, Kev. Drs. Hodgson and Gere delivering pertinent
addresses. The following March it was finished at a cost
of J^ 1 0,000.00, and immediately occupied.
Four years later the wings were joined by a building six
stories high, thus completing a commanding edifice, sub-
stantially built of brick, furnished with modern improve-
ments, capable of accommodating two hundred boarding
students, and an equal number of day scholars, with
apartments for the President, professors and employees, at
a total cost of ;^42,575.o8.
These results were not achieved without difficulty. Be-
ginning without money, with no resources upon which to
draw, save the generosity of those who might be influ-
enced by their interest in education, or the appeals of the
*' agent," with a growing school, demanding large outlays
to supply accommodations, and tuition at the minimum, so
that it did not cover the salaries of the teachers, the
President and trustees were often in ''straits," and not
unfrequently they advanced the money to meet current
liabilities, or procured it by loans for which they became
personally responsible.
Their faith and zeal, however, did not falter. With
steady purpose and untiring energy they pushed the
enterprise onward, only yielding after twelve years of
heroic and successful struggle to what seemed inevitable
for a long time — the sale of the institution. Donations
were urgently solicited, but they aggregated, after paying
expenses of agents, less than six thousand dollars; a joint
stock company was formed, but it also failed to supply the
needed funds, and so there was no alternative, l^^our
friends of the Seminary, three of whom were trustees,
however, purchased the property, and immediately offered
it to the M. li. Church at the price which they had paid
for it at public sale. These men were Abram Updegraff,
an ardent and liberal friend of the Seminary from its
inception, a trustee since March, 1850, treasurer since
i860, and during the last ten years both president and
treasurer of the Board of Trustees; Hon. John Smith,
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HISTORICAL SKETCH OF
WILLIAMSPORT DICKINSON SEMINARY.
9
trustee and treasurer durinij the first twelve years of the
Seminary's existence, and with an interv^al of seven years —
from 1863 to 1870 — elected annually to the office; Colonel
Jacob Sallade, a very efficient trustee during fourteen years,
when he declined a re-election, but still maintains a prac-
tical relation to the institution, with unabating interest in
its success; and Levi Hartman, associated with Colonel
Sallade in erecting the central building of the Seminary.
The l£ast Baltimore Conference wisely accepted the
proffer of these gentlemen, forming a stock company, of
which many of the preachers became members ; and thus
the existence of the Seminary was secured, and it was con-
tinued under the control of the M. K. Church.
In 1869, the Preachers' Aid Society, of the Central
Pennsylvania Conference of the M. li. Church, bought a
controlling interest in the stock, and since that time it has
added to the original purchase, until not more than twenty
shares are now held by other parties.
Rev. Thomas (now Bishop) Bowman was President of
the Seminary from March, 1848, to March, 1858. During
this period the east wing and the central building, joining
it to the old Academy, were erected, the Seminary was
thoroughly organized and advanced to an honorable posi-
tion among the literary institutions of the country. In
accepting his resignation the trustees bear grateful testi-
mony to liis eminent ability, and attribute much of the
success of the institution to his energy, vigilance and well
directed efforts.
Rev. Jolin H. Dashiell succeeded Dr. Bowman, and was
continued in the office two years, doing faithful work,
tliougli encumbered by ahnost insuperable difficulties. In
Marcli, 1860, lie resigned and returned to the pastorate.
Rev. Thompson Mitchell followed Dr. Dashiell, and
during almost ten years proved his fitness for the position
and work by a most efficient management of all its affairs,
lie is a man of cultivated intellect and superior judgment,
combined with a commanding presence and character.
Under his administration two stories were added to the
old Academy, making it correspond with the east wing,
and the Seminary was materially improved, both in its
literary character and its financial interests.
Dr. Mitchell resigned August 27, 1869, and Rev. W. Lee
Spottswood was elected in his stead. Dr. Spottswood
brought to the position those qualities which are embodied
in mature age, wide culture, ripe scholarship and dignified
character. He resigned January 8, 1874, to return to the
more congenial work of the pastorate. During his ad-^
ministration the building was thoroughly repaired and
various improvements were made at a cost of ;^8,787.62,
$2,000 of which was donated by Hon. John Patton.
On the thirteenth of the following F'ebruary, the present
incumbent, Rev. Edward J. Gray, an alumnus of the Sem-
inary, was elected President. It is a gratifying fact that
the institution continues the work for which it w^as founded
with increasing efficiency, and was probably never more
successful than at the present time.
The school is not sectarian in any sense. Though under
the patronage and management of the M. P>. Church, it
embodies in all its actions the original purpose, welcoming
all to its halls w-ith equal cordiality. As a matter of fact,
one of its officers has always been a member of another
denomination than the Methodist. The president of the
Board of Trustees now, and for many years, than w^hom no
one has been more conspicuous in its history, or more
influential in forming its character, is an honored member
of the Presbyterian Church. Pupils attend the churches
of which they or their parents are members, without any
interference with previous relations or convictions.
The course of study is quite complete and will compare
favorably with that adopted by our best institutions of
learning. It is designed to furnish ample facilities to those
wdio wish to enter the lower or higher classes in college
while at the same time it is arranijed with a view of afford-
ing thorough instruction to young men who are preparing
10
JIlSTOlilt'AL .SKETCH OF
for professional or business life, and young ladies who
aspire to superior intelleetual culture.
We ha\'e no means of ascertaining the exact number of
persons who have attended the Seminary, but it may be
safely estimated that from eight to ten thousand students
have received academic instruction, covering from one to
three years, while two hundred and twenty have completed
the prescribed curriculum, graduating with the degrees the
mstitution confers.
The Seminary was incorporated under an act of the
- Legislature of the State of Pennsylvania in 1849, and
invested with the functions and powers usually pertaining
to academic institutions, to which a supplementary act was
added in 1854, granting the power to form a joint stock
company, and exercise such prerogatives as the change
required. In i860 a charter was procured, changing the
name to Williamsport Dickinson Seminary, reducing the
number of trustees, and authorizing the Board of Trustees
to confer degrees and honorary titles with other institu-
tions of higher grade.
There are three flourishing literary societies connected
with the Seminary. The Ik'Hes Lettres, the Gamma Epsi-
lon, and the Tripartite Union. The first two are in the
K'ntlemen's. and tlie last in the Ladies' Department. Each
has a well furnished hall and a judiciously .selected library
aggregating more tlian two thou.sand volumes. ICach pre-
|)arcs and reads a paper in the chapel once in three weeks
ni connection with other literary exercises, thus furnishin<^
mspu-ation to intelleetual culture, as well as entertainment
tor tlic public.
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WILLIAMSPORT DICKINSON SEMINARY
11
SUCCESSION OF OFFICERS AND MEMBERS OF THE
BOARD OF TRUSTEES.
PRESIDENTS.
Rev. Thomas Bowman March 1848
Rev. J. H. Dashiell March' 1858
Rev. A. A. Reese April, 1860
Rev. T. M. Reese February, 1862
Rev. J. 11. Brown j^^^^, 1864
Abram Updegraff'. j^^ne, 1866
SECRETARIES.
Robert Fleming, Esq March, 1848
A. J. Dietrick, Esq March, 1858
Rev. I. H. Torrence April, 1860
Lewis McDowell j^^^^^^ 13^2
TREASURERS.
John Smith March, 1848
Abram Updegraff. April, 1860
Henry M. Harper June, 1864
A. Updegraff. j^^^^^^ ^g^g
BOARD OF TRUSTEES.
The Board orii^inally consisted of twenty-one members.
In i860 a charter was procured changing the number to
nine.
PRESENT BOARD.
Abram Ui)degraff, President and Treasurer Williamsport.
Lewis McDowell, Secretary Williamsport.
Hon. John Smith Williamsport.
A. A. Winegardner- Williams})ort.
Samuel Love- Williamsport.
Hon. John Patton Curwensville.
Rev. James Curns Aitoona.
George Slate Williamsport.
Hon. Eli Slifer Lewisbui'g.
*I)ecea*se(l.
f
12
IIISTORKWL SKETCH OF
WILLI AMSPORT DICKINSON SEMINARY.
13
SUCCESSION OF TRUSTEES.
l\ev. Tlionias Bowman 1848 to 1858
Key. Sanuiel Bryson .* 1848 to 1849
Rev. George Giiyer 1848 to 1849
Hon. John Smith 1848 to 1863
Eobert Fleming, Esq 1848 to 1858
Charles Low 1848 to 1859
Hon. John W. Maynard 1848 to 1851
Robert Faries 1848 to 1858
Henry Hartman 1848 to 1850
David R. Showers 1848 to 1860
John Webb 1848 to 1852
George Hartman 1848 to 1852
Rev. Jolin Tonner 1848 to 1859
Hon. James Irvin 1848 to 1851
Moses Chamberlain 1848 to 1858
James Dougal 1848 to 1851
Jonathan Wolf. 1848 to 1850
Thomas Wood 1848 to 1852
Dr. J. S. Oawford 1848 to 1860
Charles B. P>owman 1848 to 1860
(ieorge Crawford 1848 to 1851
Rev. H. (J. Dill 1848 to 1851
H. B. Paeker I849 to 1851
Rev. (i. A. Gere 1849 to 1853
A bram Ujulegraff. 1850
( harks (;udykunst i850 to 1852
Benjamin Harvey 1850 to 1851
.John F. Cowen 1851 to 1858
Peter Dickinson 1851 to 1855
Pev. T. Mitclu'll 1851 to 1853
^^•"'■>' <'''<'^'y 1S51 to 1853
'^' ^*- ^Vilscn 1851 to 1855
^- ''■ '^'<»>''^ 1852 to 1853
M. W. Jackson 185^ to 1860
-^- Woodward 185^ to 1S58
^ ••"'-'■ ^^'»<'' 1852 to 1S6()
Prv. T B. Sargent 185:5 to 1856
Pev. .Joseph France 1853 to 1854
Pev. .John Foley 1^53 ^^^ 1^;3(^
^^^^^'^ ^^"''"^ 1853 to 1855
Pev. .John Stine I854 to 1856
C. W. Scales, Fs<i l^^r^ ^^^ 1^-9
'^'^'l'^'^'" ^''"'^'^ 1855 to 1869
^^''^'^''" ^V•lt^<'" 1856 to 1860
Pev. C. P. Tippett 185G to 1857
N-
Rev. T. MitcheP 1856 to 1858
Jacob Sallade 1857 to 1872
Rev. S. Kepler 1857 to 1859
Rev. J. H. Dashiell '. 1858 to 1860
Hon. A. J, Dietrick ." 1858 to 1860
Hon. Eli Slifer 1858 to 1871
Thomas Smith 1858 to 1860
Peter Herdic 1858 to 1860
A. A. Winegardner 1858 to 1860
John Weisel 1859 to 1870
Hon. John Patton 1859 to 1860
^ Rev. John Foley 1859 to 1860
Rev. J. S. Deale 1859 to 1860
Rev. A. A. Reese 1860 to 1862
Rev. I. H. Torrence 1860 to 1872
Rev. J. H. Brown I860 to 1869
Rev. P. B. Reese I860 to 1863
Rev. T. M. Reese 1862 to 1869
Samuel Love 1863 to 1876
Rev. B. B. Hamlin 1863 to 1869
Rev. T. Mitchell 1869 to 1870
Rev. Joseph France 1869 to 1870
A. A. Winegardner 1869 to 1876
Lewis McDowell 1870
Hon. John Patton 1870
Hon. John Smith 1870
Rev. James Corns 1871
Hon. Eli Slifer 1872
George Slate 1872
SrCK^ESSlON OF FPFSIDEXTS.
Rev. Thomas Bowman Marcli, 1S4S, to March, 185S
Rev. John H. Dashiell March, 1S58, to March, 1S()0
Rev. Thompson Mitchell March, 1S60, to August, 1869
Rev. W\ Lee Spottswood August, 1S69 to January, 1874
Rev. Edward J. Gray February, 1874.
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HISTORICAL SKETCH OF
WILLIAMSPORT DICKINSON SEMINARY.
15
SUCCESSION OF TEACHEIIS.
This list may not be complete, but is as full and accu-
rate as the data within reach will allow. The minutes do
not always record names and dates. The year of appoint-
ment only is given.
- The President holds the chair of Moral Science and
Belles Lettres, but the name is omitted in this list. The
departments were not entirely distinct for several years.
184S-
1850-
1851-
1852-
1853-
1854—
-Rev. B. n. Crever, Mrs. Susan C. Crever, Miss Kate E. Crever.
-J. W. Barrett, N. Boss, Miss C. Clarke, Preeeptress.
-Ebenezer Smith.
-]\I. Boswell.
-J. W. Ferree, Mathematics; Charles Zscheigner, Ancient Lan-
guages.
^[iss Lizzie Lyman, Primary; W. Storms, Music; Miss Ophelia
Bronson, Music; Miss M. J. Beck, Music.
1855 — Miss Traugli, Primary; John D. WaUace, Preparatory; R. W.
llunii)hries, English.
185(') — J. F. Busling, Natm-al Science; Miss Lizzie Wiley, Primary.
1S57 — Arbogast, Natural Science; William Lighton, Music; Miss
]\I. Winner, Precei)tress.
1858 -Kev. .John Wilson, Natural Science; Miss M. B. Cushman, Pre-
ct'{)tress; Miss Laura Van-Xess, Painting and Drawing.
1S51I -( icorgc W. John, Natural Science; S. M. (Jibbs, Commercial; T. S.
lleesc, Ancient Languages.
186n W. IL Dill, Ancient Languages; ^liss lunma Malin, l*rimary;
^Li^s Mary ('aider, Prece})tress.
1S(')1J —Ki'V. Lhomas Care, Natural vScicnce; IL C. Moyer, Preparatory;
Miss Annie 1^'isk, Music.
1S(;;; M. K. Dill, Prei)arat()ry.
18G I AFiss A. ]\L Bcipia, Prece})tress; James Mitchell, Commercial ; Miss
Maggie I>eckwith, Painting and Drawing.
1S(>5 II. A. Curran, Natural Science; J. F. Davis, Commercial; Miss M.
J. (irci'U, Precci)tress; C. K. (iearhart, Preparatory; J. Ogleby,
Preparatory; Charles F>ragdon, Ancient L;inguages.
18()() J. K. Akers, Pre})aratory.
ISIIS -C. J. Little, Mathematics; Miss A. M. Thomson, Preceptress; Miss
l'\ r>. Rowland, Painting and Drawing; Miss IVL S. Taylor,
Primary.
X
1869-
1870-
187L
1872-
1873-
1874-
1875-
-F. Grishow, Music; H. A. Curran, Ancient Languages; S. F. Law,
Music; H. C. Moyer, Natural Science ; B. C. Conner, Preparatory.
-B. B. Else, Mathematics ; Mrs. B. B. Else, Painting and Drawing ;
W. R. Fisher, Natural Science ; Miss R. Loudenslager, Preparatory ;
Miss M. E. Taneyhill, Preceptress ; Miss L. F. Baird, Primary.
-John E. Bahn, Ancient and Modern Languages ; Gustavus Voelk-
ler, Music; Daniel Herr, Preparatory.
-R. S. Devol, Natural Science; Miss M. E. V. Pardee, Preceptress;
Mrs. A. D. Blackman, Music.
-Miss S. Cummings, Primary; W. F. Spottsw^ood, Natural Science;
G. Voelkler, Music; Dr. T. J. Mays, Natural Science.
-Byron O. White, Natural Science; Mrs. Eugene Stuart, Painting
and Drawing; James Elden, Mathematics; E. C. Layers, Prei)ara-
tory; Miss Maggie C. Clark, Primary.
-Miss Mollie P. Welty, Primary; T. Bland Noss, Preparatory;
Judson B. Coit, Mathematics.
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