Liberty Ladies College - Liberty Yearbook (Liberty, MO)

Page 33 text:

lstrumental me teachers Schools of ' College. thoroughly pplianceS- 0r healthful :tc.ecan be uch outdoor parents are Lily, in com- e all outdoor :s' Collegee :n a serious ind saves in ed Literary 3ry pupil in : enthusiasm is consist of Teachers giving their llent line of iStCS. They ooms will be tdies will be irtunity may 30 conduct a l missionary ion touching 1e meetings. , and contri- ; will go as LIBERTY LADIESl COLLEGE. 27 LIBRARY AND READING ROOM. Under appropriate rules, pupils are allowed the use of the books and magazines of the College Library and of the President's private library. Additions are made to the Library every year. During the past five years the friends of the institution have presented several hundred choice volumes. Our friends may render us valuable and lasting service by sending us an occasional volume. Such kindness is always appreciated. In addition to the books of the Library, leading religious and secular papers and magazines will be kept on tile for the young ladies. SPECIAL ADVANTAGES. Young ladies enjoy rare and special advantages in the Liberty Ladies' College. These are, in addition to the social and moral culture of the peo- ple of Liberty, the healthfulness and beauty of the town and College, the convenience of equipment, and the new and elegant furnishings. These $65221! advantages we have by virtue of the presence of William Jewell College and our proximity to Kansas City. Young ladies occasionally attend public entertainments and lectures at William Jewell College. These are mostly of a high order, and cannot fail of great beneftt. Here we may come in contact with the leading spirits of the day. There can be but a literary and stimulating atmosphere among such associations. Also, the lectures and experiments in the science de- partment have been opened to the public. Our pupils enjoy rare advantages in this line. The value of our proximity to wide-awake Kansas City cannot be overdrawn. Here artists and musicians of renown come, such as do not ordinarily visit our inland towns. Special elevating attractions may be presented in the city. These are fully in reach of our pupils. The enter- prising people of Liberty have often Chartered trains for these special occa- sionsu-for day or night. We have the benefits of a leading city, without its unpleasant and evil influences. REPORTS. A close class grade is kept by each teacher, and the result sent to parents or guardians at the end of each quarter. EXAMINATIONS. H a pupilis general average in any study does not fall below 80 during the term, and her absence from class during the term does not average more than three times per month, she may be passed wz'llzozzl wrz'llen examina- tion ,' but, if her grade falls below 80 or her absence from class, from any cu use, exceeds an average of three times per month, she mus! stand a written examination. CARE OF THE SICK. Should a pupil be sick while under our care, we shall take the same interest in her that we would wish others to take in our own Children. The

Page 32 text:

26 LIBERTY LADIES' COLLEGE. We take special interest in instructing and training in Instrumental Music, Vocal Music, Art, and Elocution pupils who wish to become teachers of these branches. Conservatories of Music, Art Schools, and Schools of Elocution present no better opportunity for such pupils than our College. PHYSICAL CULTURE. The College owns an admirably lighted, well heated, and thoroughly ventilated gymnasium. It is fully supplied with necessary appliancese- weights, bars, rings, clubs, bells, etc., etc. ' The College campus also presents abundant opportunity for healthful exercise. On the beautiful lawns, games-vas croquet, tennis, etoecan be indulged in to the young ladies health and great delight. Much outdoor exercise at suitable seasons will be required. In cases where parents are willing to bear the expense of horse-hire, pupils may occasionally, in com- pany with a teacher, go horse-back riding. In fact we encourage all outdoor exercise possible, consistent with good government and work. HEALTH RECORD. During the eight years of the existence of Liberty Ladiesl College- though one of the largest in the c0untry-there has never been a serious case of sickness of any kind. This is worth much to parents, and saves in the expense of sending to school. LITERARY SOCIETIES. There are two thoroughly organized and well-governed Literary Societies in the CollegeeAlethean and Cleophas. Almost every pupil in school is a member of one or the other of these Societies. Great enthusiasm and excellent results have marked their existence. Exercises consist of instrumental and vocal music, readings, essays, recitations, etc. Teachers and officers frequently attend the meetings of these Societies, giving their influence and encouragement to the young ladies in this excellent line of work. Such organizations quicken the mind and reline the tastes. They are an intellectual stimulus and a means of literary culture. Rooms will be set apart for the purpose of these Societies, and the young ladies will be encouraged to arrange and furnish them attractively, as opportunity may allow. MISSIONARY SOCIETY. The young ladies, aided by the officers and teachers, also conduct a Missionary Society. It is hoped that a deeply religious and missionary spirit will characterize the pupils of the College. Information touching home and forezgzz fields will be sought and presented at the meetings. There will be readings, talks, recitations, essays, songs, prayers, and contri- butions-mall in the interest of missions. The contributions will go as directed by the indiVIdual givers. I myanwn .-..... rnAv-hm

Page 34 text:

LIBERTY LADIES COLLEGE. Matron and Directress of the College Home will always be found kind and attentive to those the least ill. Proper precaution will be taken to prevent serious sickness. The best physician at command will be summoned, if necessary, and his opinion in the case will be promptly sent to the parents. ENTERTAINM ENTS. Occasionally receptions, musicales, recitals, and open sessions are held in the College building. These have been pleasant and stimulating. VISITORS. We shall always welcome patrons and interested friends to the insti- tution. It shall be a pleasure, not a burden,to show them over the beautiful grounds and through the buildings. CANDIDATES FOR ADMISSION. Girls and young ladies whose attainments are within the scope of the Preparatory and Collegiate Departments will be welcomed as pupils. We will 1 Qt knowingly receive any who have been dismissed from other Colleges. The rules are easy and require only 0'2inngch and lmb'rlz'ke dcjjorliizml. Young ladies purposing to proht by their associations here shall not be dis- appointed; they are met more than half way by the cordial sympathy and earnest aid of teachers and ofhcers. Young ladies who do not so purpose are wasting time in coming to our school. DEGREES. The courses are divided into Classmal, Scientific, and Literary. Young ladies may pursue the branches of either one, or all. The degrees are, re- spectively, A. B;, B. 5., and B. L. The College Diploma will be granted those who have faithfully completed the prescribed course, and have con- ducted themselves properly during their connection with the school. Those who do not intend to graduate will be allowed to elect such studies as will best meet their wants, provided these do not conflict as to time for recitation. We suggest, however, that pupils pursue some regular course as found in the Catalogue. In addition to the regular Collegiate Diploma, one will also be awarded in each of the schools-Instrumental Music, Vocal Music, Art and Elocution. By reference to the prescribed courses-Literature, Music, Art, and Elocutione it will be seen that they are comprdzmsz'vg, and the young lady who completes any one or all of them will be 27201024372 in her education and will possess a high degree of intellectual culture. The degrees are given upon merit. They mean mud; to those who receive them. No one can receive a jmsZ-gnm'szy degree who has not previously gma'zmled from 2722': College, or from some other, considered by the Faculty t1 i1 tl tt