Liberty Ladies College - Liberty Yearbook (Liberty, MO)

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i kind and to prevent moned, if e parents. ssions are iulating. o the insti- e beautiful :ope of the pils. We r Colleges. chorlmmt. not be dis- Jpathy and so purpose .ry. Young zes are, re- 3e granted have con- aol. elect such aflict as to COUFSC as 11 also be Music, Art C, Art, and loung lady cation and r are given previously he Faculty LIBERTY LADIES COLLEGE. 29 equal in grade to this. If from another College, she must give evidence that she possesses accurate knowledge of the studies required in our regular CO H TSff. To PARENTS. To those who are seeking diplomas by short methods, or who may be tempted by almqbcr ojkrs where other merits are wanting, we can offer no inducements. But if you desire for your daughters the solid advantages of thorough training under the most faithful and skillful teachers, who, with- out flattery, will be true to their best interests; if you wish your daughters to become thorough and accomplished scholars w in a word, POLISHED AFTER THE SIMILITUDE OF A PALACEQl then give them to us, and also give us your confidence. At great cost we have brought to our aid the best talent that we could reach, both in Europe and in America. Help us in this great work by teaching your daughters to confide in us, and we promise you the happiest results. Charges mmf be paid slrz'crtly in advance at the beginning of each half year. Please do not wait for us to write, reminding you of this contract. Bills overdue will draw 8 per cent. interest. If your daughter enters school within the first month, the charge will be from the first day of the term; entering later, she will be charged from the week of entrance. Parents will please limit their daughters' correspondence. This is a source of frequent evil. Look well also the Character of even their young lady friends to whom they write. Much depends upon chaste, elevating correspondence. Parents will please ft'rnish a list of persons with whom their daughters may correspond. We most earnestly advise that parents forbid their daughters corresponding with any young man with whom they are uuamuainted and whose Character they do not know. A, large corres- pondence will not be permitted. i We discourage the frequent visits of young ladies,eve11 to their homes as well as to the homes of their friends. Young ladies boarding in the College may occasionally visit near relatives in the town, Md 7267167 Z0 57km! Mr 114.3711. Parents are earnestly asked not to be too indulgent in allowing pocket-mouey to their daughters. All express packages must be prepaid. All telegrams to pupils should be addressed to the President. He claims the right to open all telegrams: Please do not ask permission for your daughters to attend parties or social gatherings of any kind in the town or community. When parents or other relatives visit the College, it shall not be their night to interfere With the College rules. If the youngr ladies enjoy special prix ilegus. It can szy be by 070' permissmn. Parents are entreatcd to confer promptly and frankly with us Cona w: mus; any complaints that may he made. Whether the complaint is just m nmust, we Shall make frank reply. XVr ask, for the pupil's good, that parents not allow their daughters in spend the Christmas holidays in town-nor a few days with friends texcept :mrm-dmte relativesl in town at the close of school. R equests concerningr pupils, to receive attention, should be sent, not through pupil's, but directly to the Presuleut by mail.

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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

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3o LIBERTY LADIESl COLLEGE. REGULATIONS FOR DAY PUPILS. I. Pupils detained at home from any cause, or who desire to leave school before the regular hour, must bring from parent or guardian wrlttell requests to be excused. . 2. Day pupils are required to withdraw from the institution in a qmet and orderly manner z'77zmaz'z'aldy after the Close of the daily session. 3. Day pupils are required to be prompt at all the S655i0n5 0f the school. Parents will please see that their daughters are not: on the streets during the morning or afternoon session. 4. It is hoped that young ladies will notlreceive the company of young gentlemen during the week. Gentlemen callers and difficult lessons can not be companions. Parents would do well to have their daughters observe the rule of the boarding department in this matter, if they Wish them to reap the highest benefits in school. 5. Day pupils are not allowed the company of young gentlemen t0 and from College. WParents, please see that your daughters bring no messages, notes, or packages to boarding pupils. GENERAL REGULATIONS FOR BOARDING PUPILS. Every young lady is expected to conform to the following rules. She so pledges herself on becoming a pupil. The rules are neither many, nor tedious, nor burdensome. 6:15--Rising bell. 7 :oo-B reakfast. 7:30 to 8:40-Arranging rooms, and study. 8:40 to 9:00-aChapel exercises. 0:00 to 12:00 -Study and recitation. 12:00 to 1:00-7Dinner. 1:00 to 4:00wStudy and recitation. 4:00 to 6:00 WGymnasium and open-air exercise. 6zcor-Supper. 6:45 to ozooHStudy and piano practice. gzoom-First bell-Study closes. gzloeSecond bell-m-Young ladies to their rooms. gz3oeRetiring bell and lights extinguished. The bell must be promptly obeyed. 1. Young ladies are required to have the articles of their wardrobes legibly marked with full name. Let this requirement be fully observed, No wash articles will be taken to the laundry until they have been well and legibly marked. - 2. Each pupil is to be provided with overshoes, umbrella, gossamer, towels, napkins and ring, mug or glass, soap, hairbrush and comb, a bag for soiled Clothes, and such other articles as ordinarily belong to a ladyls toilet. 3. Each young lady must bring with her at least one pair of sheets and one pair of pillow cases-e-the latter for pillows 20X27 incheseand one pair blankets. '