Liberty Ladies College - Liberty Yearbook (Liberty, MO)

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REP ORTS. A close Class grade is kept by each teacher, and the result sent to parents or guardians at the end of each quarter. Demerits are given for Violation ot school rules and general misconduct. When a bOarding pupil has received 75 deinerits she will not be retained longer in school. When a clay 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. EXAMINATIONS. If a pupilis general average intany study does not fall below eighty during the term, and her absence from Class during the term does not average more than three times per month, she may be passed without written aramiuatiozz; but if her grade falls below eighty or her absence from class, from any cause, exceeds an average of three times per month, she must stand a written examination. When a subject is taught by lectures, examinations are required. 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 . . : -. - I take in our own children. The Mation and D11eet1ess 01 the College Home will always be found kind and attentive Proper precautions will be taken to The best physician at command to those the least ill. prevent serious sickness. will be summoned, if necessary, and his opinion in the case will be promptly sent to the parents. In cases of protracted illness a nurse will be employed at the expense of parent. CANDIDATES FOR ADMISSION. Girls and young ladies whose attainments are within the scope of Preparatory and Collegiate Departments will be welcomed as pupils. We will not knowingly receive any Who have been dismissed from other Colleges. The rules are easy and require only diligence and lady- lilec deportment. Young ladies purposing 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 teachers and officers. Young ladies who do not so pur- pose are wasting time in coming to this school. ENTERTAINMENTS. Occasionally receptions, musicales. recitals. and open sessions are held in the College building. These have been pleasant and stimulating.

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to our readers, is rjq Lissouri. rse of study at this 1: if the same care is upils as is shown and hysical, we feel that d the encouragement 30 long past that par- the care of strangers a i r11 fl: K PIES. zed and weli-governed .ethean and Cleophas. 21425111 and excellent Fiercises consist of 9. essays, recitations, 6 21171 mClimragement Wu:- xmrk. Such f C tastes. They 73:11; of literary cul- ture. Rooms will be set apart for the purposes of these societies, and the young ladies will be encouraged to arrange and furnish them attractively, as opportunity may allow. YOUNG WOMANs CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION. The young ladies, aided by thcers and teachers, maine tain a Y. W. C. A. This society has done much good in the past, and it is its object to cultivate a teligious and spire itual sentiment among the pupils. Attendance is voluntary, but it is greatly desired that all students shall become inter- ested in this work. LIBRARY AND READING ROOM. Under appropriate rules, and upon the payment of a fee of one dollar, pupils are allowed the use of the books and magazines of the College Library and 0f the Presidents private library. Additions are made to the library every year. During the past few years the friends of the institution have presented several hundrecT Choice volumes. Our friends may render us valuable and lasting service by send- ing us an occasional volume. Such kindness is always appreciated. 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 people Of Liberty, the healthful- ness and beauty of the town and College, the convenience of equipment, and the new and elegant furnishings. These special advantages we have by virtue of the presence of VViHiam Jewell College and our proximity to Kansas City. Young ladies occasionally attend public entertainments and lectures at XNilliam Jewell College. These are of a very high order, and cannot tail of great beneflt. Here we may come in contact with the leading spirits of the day. There can but be a literary and stimulating atmosphere among such associations. 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 are 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 occasionsa-for day or night. We have the benefit of a leading city, without its unpleasant and evil inhuences.

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110m and Directress of 1nd kind and attentive :tious will be taken to 111ysicia11 at command 5 opinion in the case '11 cases of protracted L 1 expense Of parent. L SSEON. :5:tainme11ts are Within iii Departments will owingly receive any Cnlleges. dz'zigcncv and lady- 11 L0 profit by their juhterl; they are met by and earnest aid ijfi .11, 1 R . .119 no not :0 pm- -AT 1 ,1 TLJC'FJI. TS. :fWeL and Open 1111152111101 mnuw ,WWW STUDENTS ROOM