Liberty Ladies College - Liberty Yearbook (Liberty, MO)

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influence and excellent hue 1ind and refme timulus and a i set apart for hug ladies Will m attractively, upils. Attend- ed that all stu- x. fl; 0f the insti- :hoiee volumes. tasting service Ltch kindness is Young ladies enjoy rare and special advantages in the Liberty Ladies College. These are, in addition to the social and moral culture 0f the people of Liberty, the healthfulness and beauty of the town and College, the convenience of equipment, and the new and elegant fur- nishings. These special advantages we have by virtue of the presence of William JeWell College and our proxim- ity to Kansas City. Young 'ladies occasionally attend public entertain- ments and lectures at William Jewell College. T hesve are of a very high order, and cannot fail of great ben- SPECIAL ADVANTAGES. etit. Here we may come in contact with the leading spirits of the day. There can but be a literary and stim- ulating atmosphere among such associations. The value of our proximity to wideeawake Kansas City cannot be overtdrawn. Here artists and musicians of renown come, such as do not ordinarily Visit our inland . towns. Special elevating attractions are pre sented in the city. These are fully in reach of our pupils. The enterprising people of Liberty have often chartered trains for these special 0ccasions-for day or night. We have the beneflt of a leading city, without its unpleasant and evil inhuences. REPORTS. A close class grade is kept by each teacher, and the result sent to parents or guardians at the end of each Demerits are given for Violation of school rules quarter. and general misconduct. When a boarding pupil has 69 received 75 demerits she will not be retained longer in school. When a day pupil has received 25 demerits she will not be retained longer. Parents will please inspect these reports carefully, and call the pupil to account for demerits and low grades.

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LITERARY SOCIETIES. the meeting of these societies, giving their influence and encouragement to the young ladies in this excellent line of work. Such organizations quicken the mind and refine . . . - . the tastes. They are aslan intellectual stimulus and a one or the other of these 8006068.. G1 eat enthusiasm emd nieans of literary culture. Rooms Will be set apart for excellent results have marked their eKistence. Exerc1ses the purposes of these societies, and the young ladies Will consist of instrumental and vocal music, readings, essays, be encouraged to- arrange and furnish them attractively, recitations, etc. Teachers and Officers frequently attend as opportunity may allow. There are two thoroughly organized and well-go-V- erned Literary Societies in the College A1ethean and Cleophas. Almost every pupil in school isea member Of YOUNG WOMAN,S CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION. The young ladies, aided by Officers and teachers, ious and spiritual sentiment among the pupils. Attend- maintain a Y. W. C. A. This society has done much ance is voluntarily. but it is greatly desired that all stu- 'good in the past, and it is its Object to cultivate a relig- dents shall become interested in this work. LIBRARY AND READING ROOM. Under appropriate rules, pupils are allowed the use During the past five years the friends Of the insti- tution have presented several hundred Choice volumes. Our friends may render us valuable and lqstino. service the Premdenfs prlvate libary. Additions are made to . . c' .b T . by sending us an occasmnal volume. Such kindness IS the library every year. always appreciated. of the books and magazines of the College Libary and of Young 1:. the Liberty 1 the social 3.11 1 healthfuhiess convenience w nishings. T the presence ity to K8151: Young : ments and L are of a .X cl x s 1., e ,t remn st quart t .. :mJ ex

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f Ifa pupilis general average in any study does not fall below eighty during the term, and her absence 1110111 class during. the term does not average more than three times pe11n1onth she may be passed w1th0111 21111111611 EXAMINATIONS. exa1111'11a11011; but if 11e11grade fa115 below eighty or her absence from c1ass fiom any cause, exceeds an average of three times pe11n1onth, she 14111575 stand a written exam- ination. W hen a subject is taught by lectures examina- tions are 1equi11-ed. CARE OF THE SICK. Shouldapupili be sick while 11ndenou11 care, we s11a11 take the same interest in her that we would wish others to take 111 ou11own ehilch e11 The MatrOn and Directress of the Col1ege Home will a1ways be found kind and attentive to those the least 111.. P1oper precautions will be taken to- p1event serious sickness. The best physician at command will be sun1111oned,if necessary, and his opinion in the case will be p11o111pt1y sent to the parents. In cases of protracted i11ness a nurse 117111 be employed at the expense of parent. ' ENTE-RTAINMENTS. ' Occasionally receptions, musicales, recitals, and open sessions are held in, the College building. These have been p1easant and stimulating. CANDIDATES FOR ADMISSION. Girls and young 1adies whose attainments are within the scope of Preparatory and Col1egiate Departments will be we1con1ed as pupils. We will not knowing1y receive any who have been dismissed from other Col- leges. The rules are easy and require on1y dil1gencc and lady- Z1736 depo11.tn1ent Youno1 ladies purposind to profit by their associations here shall not be disappointed; they are met more than half way by the cordial sympathy and earnest aid of teache15 and ofhcers. Young ladies who donot so purrpose. are wasting time in coming to this school.