Liberty Ladies College - Liberty Yearbook (Liberty, MO)

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d ut VC 0f 1J5 ,lly pils may enter any class upon submitting examples of nec- essary skill. Length of lessons, two hours four days per week. Informal talks on Art and Art History given from time to time. DOMESTIC SCIENCE MRS. Y. P. ROTHWELL. Yielding to the popular demand, we have introduced a Department of Domestic Science, Which includes cook- ing, and the cutting, fitting and making of garments. For teacher of this Department, we have secured Mrs. Y. P. Rothwell, of Kansas City. The charges are not included in our regular school charges, but are entirely separate, and must be paid to the teacher herself. Each pupil takes one lesson per week, and must furnish her own materials, Which will cost about $1.75 for a course of ten lessons. No reduction. No exchange. Charges are due in advance of lessons. V

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Third Year. Drawing from heads and busts; studies from life and still life in water colors. Sketching and drawing from memory. Fourth Year. Painting in oil from life, nature and still life. Sketch- mg. Special Course. This is provided for those not taking a regular course. A pupil can begin with any mediums employed, Without the regular course. China Painting. China painting may be taken at any time Without a previous knowledge of drawing, although those Who have studied drawing succeed best in this branch. N0 piece of china has been broken in firing for five years. A new rev- elation Kiln used for firing. China is fired at the ownefs risk. Pyrography. Pyrography-or burnt wood etching-is especially adapted to those not'desiring a full course in art. The re- sults obtained are artistic and most satisfactory. Out-Door Sketching. 'An out-door sketch class is one of the special features, also a sketch class from life. Requirements. The work of all pupils, excepting those residing in the city, must be retained in the studio for exhibition at the Art Levee and Commencement following its execution. Any casts broken must be replaced. The studio is open from 9 a. m. to 4.- p. m. Pupils may enroll at any time. Instructions given individually. P11- 42

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GENERAL ' STATEMENTS HILE the government of the College is controlled by W the principles of the Christian Religion, the College was not founded by any one denomination, and is non- sectarian in its government and instruction. Pupils are required to attend the church designated by parents or guardian, When practicable. Teachers will accompany pupils to the churches named by parents or guardians. FURNISHING. The building is well furnished throughout. Each room has carpet, full bed-room suite, tof antique finishy, ward- robe 0r closet, center table, chairs tincluding rockery, elec- tric light and radiator for steam heat. BOARDING DEPARTMENT. A11 pupils not living in town, or having near relatives in town, Will be required to board in the College. This will universally yield the best results to pupils. The Pres- ident, his family, teachers and pupils constitute the house- hold. We hope to observe the care, order and discipline of a well organized, affectionate Christian home. The young ladies are expected to care for their own rooms, Which are inspected every morning by the Matron. Sug- gestions will often be made by the Directress of the College Home and Matron upon neatness in housekeeping; order and tidiness will be strictly required. Regularity of habits Will be rigorously enforced on all pupils boarding in the College. EXPENSE IN DRESS. Parents are often to blame for the heavy expenses of their daughters at Boarding Schools. Unnecessary ex- penditures in dress are frequenteif not the rule. Young ladies really require fewer changes of dress and less ex- 44