Chicora College for Women - Nods and Becks Yearbook (Columbia, SC)

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chief end of man. Pro tempore et pro aeternitate. Then, we wisli to make humt makers of the right kind. The character of the Church and State is determined by the home life of the people, and the zvomen determine largely the home life. The religious influence of the College, therefore, is regarded by all onected with it as of the first importance. Singing, prayer, and reading of thi. Scriptures, are a part of each day s exercises, and all the students are required to attend these devotional services. hile the institution is denominational, and the Presid ent and his associates au solicitous to bring the pupils under the influence of evangelical religion, yet no narrow sectarianism is disseminated. Several denominations patronize the ( ollege, the boarding department having included in the past Presbyterians, Methodists, Baptists, and Episcopalians. Students are permitted to attend the places of worship of their respective denominations. I he present session has been, in every way, most successful. The standard has been raised nearly two years, the faculty enlarged, and other improvements introduced which make the College rank, now, with the very best institutions of the South. e have a large and splendid faculty and a large and attractive student body. 1 he departments are full and demanding larger facilities, and the Board of Trustees are now considering plans for making the necessary improvements before the opening of the next session. S. C. Byrd, President.

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is not what a woman knows, but what she is. We endeavor to give to the home, the church, and the State, trul)- educated, Christian, womanly women. The College is located in Greenville, S. C., a beautiful city of about 20,000 inhabitants, and noted for its healthful and delightful climate. The site of the College—McBee Terrace—is in the center of the city, and comprises sever? 1 acres, ornamented with majestic oaks, shrubbery and grassy lawn. The grounds are attractive and beautiful, commanding a fine view of the city, the river and the mountains. McBee Terrace is 995 feet above sea level. Tbe buildings occupy a commanding eminence and extend from Main Street to Rhett Street, 315 feet. The)- comprise the Administration Building, which contains the President ' s office, library, art studio and double parlors; the Study Hall Building, with adjoining recitation and music rooms; the Dormitory Build¬ ing, including dining room and other rooms in the domestic department, bath rooms (hot and cold water), and closets on every floor; the Infirmary Building, with four large rooms furnished with modern sanitary conveniences, and the Auditorium, which is in the shape of an octagon, a beautiful room with a seating capacity of twelve hundred, containing pipe organ, opera chairs, etc. All these buildings are practically under one roof, and connected, so that there is no exposure to weather. They are heated by steam, lighted by gas and electricity, and are commodious, comfortable and attractive. The government of the College is that of a Christian home. Every feature is under the direct care of the President and his wife, whose earnest and constant endeavor is to promote the physical, mental and spiritual well-being of the pupils. I he discipline is gentle, but firm, and every effort is made to govern the girls by putting them on their honor and appealing to their sense of right, propriety and innate pride of true, noble, gentle womanhood. Such a watchfulness over the pupils is maintained as is prompted by affection and a sincere desire for the happiness, development and highest welfare of the pupil. Honor and truth are inculcated, and only such rules as are needful for the orderly government of a large family are prescribed. e hope to do for the daughters of others committed to us just what we would wish the authorities of a College to do for our own daughter whom we might entrust to their care. 1 hat our daughters may be as corner stones, polished after the similitude .1 palace. 1 s. 144.12. hor what shall it profit a man if he gain the whole .ml lose his own soul. Mark 8:36. Prominence is given to religious in s and influence because to glorify God and to enjoy him forever” is the

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Mi;s. S. C. Byrd, Vice-President Professor of Bible