Liberty Ladies College - Liberty Yearbook (Liberty, MO)

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40 Liberty Ladies C allege and the head of a family could for a minute lose sight of these matters and send his dear ones to a place about which he knows nothing concern- ing the care taken to preserve the health of the residents, when re- flection will assure him that the most sedulous care is necessary. The United States Health Bulletin has had occasion to examine into this subject quite extensiVely during the past few months, and if some of the facts that have come to our notice during these inVesti- gations were generally known, we believe that prospectiVe patrons would be shocked at the unsanitary and disease-breeding conditions existing at some of the highest priced and most fashionable schools. These inVestigations have been made without the instigation of the proprietors and generally without their knowledge, consequently they are unbiased and unprejudiced. .3 Among the schools that met with general approval of the expert investigating these matters for us, and which we haVe no hesitation in recommending to our readers, is the Liberty Ladies College, Lib- erty, Missouri. We know nothing about the course of study at this school, for it is of no interest to us, but if the same care is taken with the mental wel- fare of the pupils as is shown and plainly shown to be taken with the physical, we feel that it deserves the support of parents and the en- couragement of the public. Are the days of Dotheboy's Hall so long past that parents can trust their childrenls future to the care of strangers without the most search- ing inVestigations? Literary Societies There are two thoroughly organized and well gOVerned literary societies in the Collegee-Alethean and Cleophas. Almost eyery pupil in school is a member of one or the other of these societies. Great enthusiasm and excellent results have marked their existence. Exer- cises consist of instrumental and vocal music, readings, essays, reci- tations, etc. Teachers and officers frequently attend 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 an intellectual stimulus and a means of literary culture. 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 Woman's Christian Association The yoong ladies, aided by officers and teachers, maintain a Y. WY. C. A. This soc1ety has done much good in the past, and it is its object to cultiv Attenda shall bee. Under lar, pupil lege Libr made to During sented se valuable Such kin Young Ladies Co of the pe and Colle furnishing ence of V Young tures at V can not f2 leading Sp ing atmos The val oyerdraWI not ordinr are presei The entei these spei leading Ci A close parents 01 for Violati ing pupil school. retained l and call t 1

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American-Mozart C onservatory . 39 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 this College presents. Special courses are arranged for those who have been teachers or desire to become teachers, and certificates of their grade and the work done will be presented when they leave. Health Record It would be hard to find a more healthful location for a school. Our health record is a matter of wonder to all who know it. This climate is especially benehcial to girls from the South and extreme Northwest. The following is from the United States Health Bulletin, published in New York, September, 1902. We do not know the author, and knew nothing of the article until we saw it in print. SchooIs and Health During the month of September several hundred thousand of. young Americans will leave their homes to attend some institution of learn ing. How many parents realize just what that phraseetiileave home -means? Few, we fear, really grasp the idea embodied-the fact that not only are the moral influences of the home life no longer to surround the child, but that the careful supervision of their physical welfare with which the parents have guarded their sons and daughters is to giVe place to another, and, too often, a different state of affairs. EVen the most careful parents will neglect to make sure that the hygienic surroundings of their children in the school are all that they should be. If the curriculum of the school is satisfactory, the corps of teachers made up of well known educators and the Hsocial atmos- pheretl of the place of a sort that seems desirable for the young man or woman, it is the habit of parents to congratulate themselves upon having found Hjust the place for iiJackil or llAlice. If an additlonal query is made it possibly has to do with the general healthfulne-ss of the locality. How often is there any inquiry made into the samtaiy and hygienic status of the school? If it is a boarding school, who asd: anything about the kitchen except as to the abundance of the too f Who asks about the plumbing, the Ventilation, and the disposmon o sewera e? Who asks about the water supp y. . thit seemsgalmost beyond belief, in these days when health is contcfed; edly dependent upon proper sanitary and hygienic surroundings, a

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TY pil - at l CI- of I ng : nd ses ge ect . American-Mozart C onser'uatory 41 to cultivate a religious and spiritual sentiment among the pupils. Attendance is voluntary, but it is greatly desired that all students shall become interested in this work. Library and Reading Room Under appropriate rules, and upon the payment of a fee of one d01- lar, pupils are allowed the use of the books and magazines of the Col- lege Library and of the Presidentls private library. Additions are made to the library eVery year. During the past few years the friends of the institution haVe pre- sented several hundred choice volumes. Our friends may render us valuable and lasting service by sending us an occasional volume. Such kindness is always appreciated. Special Advantages Young ladies enjoy rare and special advantages in the Liberty Ladies College. t These are, in addition to the social and moral culture of the people of Liberty, the healthfulness 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 pres- ence of William Jewell College and our proximity to Kansas City. Young ladies occasionally attend public entertainments and lec- tures at William Jewell College. These are of a Very high order, and can not fail of great benefit. Here we may come in contact with the leading spirits of the day. There can but be a literary and stimulat- ing atmosphere among such associations. The value of our proximity to wide awake Kansas City can not be oyerdrawn. 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 enterprising people of Liberty haVe often chartered trams for these special occasionSefor day or night. We have the benefit 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. Demerits are given for violation of school rules and general misconduct. When a boart'i- ing pupil has received 75 demerits she will not be'retained longer in school. When a day pupil has received 25 demerits she W111 not e retained longer. Parents will please inspect these reports carefully, and call the pupil to account for demerits and low grades.