Mercer University - Cauldron Yearbook (Macon, GA)

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gratiutrfusly provided wrill Imartl, tuition. and Ini'. Tin- scholastic year consists ni 2 term-., of 5 months each, The first. from the ret Monday in February till Hie 1st Monday in Jills ; tin sn-mid, from the .1-3 Monday in July til] tin- )d Monday in IVcunljvi, Examinations to commence on WnJiitalay, bclon- thr close of each term. Prices tor l-ojrd, room - rent | ainl fire-wood—$40 |nr n-rm. Washing, $s t«-r term Tuition, for all in English Grammar, Arithmetic, Geography and History, S10 per term:—li»r those in tin- Ei up napes, and higher English branches, $15 per term,—all to U- pate] etch term in advance. The whole pecuniary expense of those ifl the cOffltHOil English branch?', Sion per year: amt of those of t!u- lughi-st brancho. Si 1 ► mt of which the price of tlieir bibor will l c dcdiirtcd. Each student is rcutiircd to labor al-j hours, fire •lays in each week, under the direction of the Steward and Teachers, All over iS years of age, shall receive an accinge price of 5 cents per hour for their labor : which, ,at lowing .ten lalnring days in the year, and to hours per day 10 work, wutiM make $150. Each shall f paid only for the numlicr of hours he works, |4j the consent of his parents or guardian, cacti student may he paid once a month, n moderate portion of tlie price of his lalmr for his own personal use. All the students nuder t! years, shall hate tin worth of tlieir labor assessed I»- the leathers and trustees, in due proportion with that of the older L if Ur iif Slnaics.—1st Year. F.mdsn in Read- ing. Writing and Spelling. Modern Geography, lunda- menlal rules of Arithmetic and History of the Eluted States. and 'ie-ir tieography and Arithmetic continued. English Grammar. Ancient Geography. Eniversal, History and Chronology ,{d Year. Algebra. Euclid's Elements and oilier lirnnclies of Mathematics. Rhetoric. Natural Philos •- phv with experiments, Astronomy, Chemistry with 1 experiments, Composition and Declamation, 4th Year Logic- higher brancho of Mathematics, Moral Philosophy, Natural History. Menial Philos-► phy. Evidences of tin- Christian Religion, Political Economy. Original Speeches, and weekly lomposilion. Those studying the I-.tin and Greek Languages w ill have them so combined with ill? English studies nf the id''and jd years as to protract them to four or more years as may In- necessary. Hooks will be fur in-.bill tin- Students at the Augusta retail cash price». Thti‘!'?£itat Course. In addition to the common course, Sacred (.eography. Jewish Antiquities, Ele- ments nf Interpretation. Natural Theology. Evidences of Pi-waled Religion, [tihlical Theology, Ecclesias- tical History, and Pastoral Duties, — t, Each Student shall be strictly moral in all hi' deportment, respectfn| to tin- Steward and each of the Teachers, am! strictly obedient to their au- thority in tlieir respective departments They shall also tic decorous and orderly in their social intercourse with each other ns well as with all other persons, 3. No student shall lease the Institution without Grmission from the Principal, or in lif alssencc, from S Sub.Stltlite 3. Each student shall .ittend all the religion riicii- ings held hj flu- authorities of the Institution, and all the meetings on the Sahliatli at Sluloli, unless s|w- ciall)- excused. 4 Fuicll student shall l t- prompt in his attention to all the- duties p which hr j suminomd liy the bell. 5- Emil si mb ni shall keep Eire 1 mi in neut - inter, and during study Imtirs at night, shall routine iiiutself elftsely to it, and after o o'clock, either go to bed or pursue ins studies. 6. Those over I ft years may study in iheir rooms m the 1 lay : but any improper absence from them, or lad recitations, or other disorder, shall cause them to forfeit tlieir privilege. 7 Marking or defacing the walls of the buildings, spilling ink, oil, or tallow, or spitting tobacco juice on the floor, is to be carefully avoided. N Profane swearing, calling each other by tdek- iMinre, writing qui rs to I in ret- in or nut of school, and all such tike conduct, shall lie considered a high I misdemeanor. « No ardent spirits, or other intoxicating drink, i permitted to be brought upon die premise by any stu- dent, Smoking is aljn prohibited. 10. Each student is required to lie strictly careful ] of the manner 111 which lie leaves fire in In room. ! it. No student, Under u years of age, shall cem- ir.vet debts in any store, nr trade with each other, or any other person, without special permission U. Each student shall pay 35 cents for every pane nf glass lie breaks in any til the buildings ; and shall account for every damage he may the author of. mi the- premises : -aut| ah the damages done to any room, shall In chargeable to its inmates, if tile proper au- 1 thors cannot Em designated. 1.4 Each student, while at table, slvall behave in an orderly and decorous manner, or shall be sent ftoni tiic table, ;uvl lie subject to any jurthvr punish incut lh.it the nature ni tlir offence shall merit. 14. Every monitor shall make an honest anil faith- ful report of any breach of these rules, that cojtws within his knowledge, or be considered an accom- plice ill the guilt. 15, Any student under ifl years of age, that shall violate any •-! these rules, shall lx. subject to such i punishment as tin- judgment of the faculty shall dic- tate Ml over that age. that cannot lie corrected hy reproof, shall lie rtpuried to the Trustees lor euptif- I stun. The Faculty stall have the liberty of adopting any regulation that they may judge necessary iur the pros- perity of chi- Institution. Each student shall pltdgt hit It nit»'. u 11 Itttfn, to observe these regulations, liy signing a copy, (J SFcers 11 f {he Intiiluli'».—Rev. IS M. Sanders, is both Steward and Principal l eather. k. D, Low-dry, Classical Assistant; anil Messrs. I O, Mc- Daniel and A V Auwiiy, brnml Assistants. Yv v V l . Cowdry, is a native of S-rntli Caro- lina, and a graduate of the Columbian College, al W.rehirigton, ,(nd nf approved experience as a Teacher Mr I ( , Mi Daniel, re also a native i Suutli Caro- lina; who, from the very tosinneiicmient of the tn- lituiio| , has I1n.11 an indefjUgMlilt- and approved as- sistant. IxMli in the Literary and l.aljoring Depart iitenls Mr Alaway, is a native Georgian, ami A gren] 11 ate of the Franklin College. Josafu-vn Davis, iYcrcfury. JlvSSi: MERCER. C wirrmm.

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C I Ii C U L A K . - MKRGKR I NSTITITTIi. G»hse Cttvxrv, r.m. October Rlht Tlit Hutivc Committee f the Rapir-i C.nivrn- tirtl lor the Sl.llc o( Georgia, having the ran ninl superiiitnidriiice nf this Institution, combining Manual Labor with Mnital Improvement beg I run- i« jJ dre» tlic following Circular to ir Crientts and pa- trons, ami to the friends of morality, industry and science in general. Ity Four ye.tr successful opera lion, not only lias live practicability • • f the system been fully (lemons) rated. Inti tin- a ilea ntages, autici paled Ivy it friends, abundantly realised, The M»r not only abates tile expense, but pronintcs a balm of industry, improves the health, strengthens the consti- tui ion, and exert' a luppv influence mi the moral character of the pupils. By boarding in the Instil «• lion, tile students devote .os many hours lo study as at any Academy, and are lielicvnl to learn is inlltli, if not more, llutn it they did not labor at nil One primary object m the location of rhe Institu- tion. was the security rtf health: and the experiment so far made, justifies the belief, that Inti fen places in the up-country aro mori' healthy. It is seven jrules distant from any town or village, and i thereby ex- empt from many temptaliens to pride, extravagance and vice, that arc found in connection with musi other Public Institutions, Fare.— Tlie Steward and his family, the mosl of the teachers and the students, all cat at the same table, which is furnished at the expense of the Institution. This arrangement is itself a sufficient security, that the fare will alway Ik good as the price of Ward will admit: and w hile the Steward's family and the teachers arc content—it will be unreasonable to expect any complain! from the students. ’flic situation of the students has heretofore been rather crowded for want nf nnm; but a large brick building, three stone high, to contain 4 rooms. is rapidly advancing to completion, ami we hope, will U- finished liy next term: which will not only give ample room to die former numln-r of students, hut w ill admit of the reception of a few more, Order af bwtWjj.—School is opened every morn- ing at sun-nsc, by reading the Scriptures and prayer. There are four sessions of abmii .■ hours each for school exercises during the day. with aliout half an hour's recess between them. Ilnurs for work, in Winter, arc immediately before dinner: in Summer, just before supper. School exercises arc always closed by prayer in the evening. Tin last wee’s in each month i employed in reviewing the studies nf the tumult. OS.-ert of the imlitvficu.—As all the property c.m- iwctcd with it belongs to the Baptist Convention Tor llw State of Geergin.—its ultimato direction and rn- peHtitettdantc devolve upon tits Executive Committee of that body. Its interests are more immediately superintended by five Trustees, living in the nciglitmr- liisid. appointed by the aforesaid Committee: who are authorised to make five-laws for its operations, exam inr the accounts r f its Steward, decide upon any dif- ferences between bins ami the Icarbers, or In-tweett any of tile immediate iifficers of the school and its patron :—In all winch cases, an appeal may lie to the Comrniitec Tin. Trustee arc rvuuired to make quar- terly reports to the Committee, showing the state of tlie Institution; and with them consent, the Principal Tcaclier may expel imm the Institution, any student guilty of immoral conduct, or disobedience to tlur bye- lawf lie Fm irhy nr imnwdlMe officers of the school, ne a .x'reii'tirrf- win 1 manage tin: I-'.irm and Boarding Department. and has the immediate care of all the prufieriy attached to the prctui-e ; a Principal Teticficr —who has the direction of the Literary and Theolog- ical Departments: a Chrssiarr - lijij wrl, and two (Jen- crat .lfiwfiwfj,- ll appointed by the Committee, The nanus nf the Cnmmlllce are, Jesse Mercer. M. Johns.,0. C. [ . Midiary, J llwis. . B. Thornton. I' Calla war and Absalom James The Trustees art. Mai. I Stocks. Dr K 11 Miuon. Maj. M. I'ortcr. Mr. L. OrtcTW and l r. T. G, Janes. 'items .Admission.— liaeh applicant must be able to spell and read, am! write a legible hand; be must also k’d goad moral character; jmtl become entirely subjcct to the control of the authorities of the Insti- tui i.m As o niinilier of new applications have alrcady been made for the next year, it is likely there will Ire more than can be admitted. On that event, time ,,t application, scale of moral character, slate nf ad- vancement. certainty of coming, prospect of continu- ance. .iinouni of oiiitrilnuious made to the Instim- tiu-11, will all k duly considered by the Trustees mid IVaeliers, in fixing on the sucMSsful candidate ; and altove all. regard will Im had to the assurance given by parents or guardians, that it is their nivn decided intention that their children or wards shall duly respect all the regulations of the Institution t his last cir- cumstance lifts been found to Im; one of llic most happy a»t'tains to the Teachers »11 preserving pood order. All engagements of pupils must Ik in writing directed to the Frincifial of the School, ami expressing (he ac- ceptance of the terms of this Circular Old applica- tions should he renewed as early as possible after tin- reception of this Circular, and written assurances given of the acceptance of the terms. The present jiatrous of the school have the preference over new applicants; hut if am shall tail to give the Principal written notice of thcii wish to continue, their places may l e tilled, after the first of Deiremlicr. Uy existing applicant . All trngagemeuts shall close at the end of tin- :l term, ending on the J(l Monday in DcetmlKT. and at no other ittnc,—except that those who are pre- paring for College- may enter there at tlie liegiruiiiig nf a College Term. Mach -ludent shall Ik bemud for ihe board, washing and tuition, front the lime for which lie was engaged, windier present or nut. hut .diatcments may Ik made by the trustees for haul and washing, iii cast- of absence rendered unavoidable .by ati act of Divine Providence. As tile Institution I has been designed. primarily. for the Iscncin nf young men engaged in llie Ministry,—all -uch, having a license from their church in presell the Gospel, and of i good acceptance with their ttrctliren. and of good rc- j [H ri iu the community around, and that can furnish ! satisfactory testimonials of their want of means to I procure for themselves a suitable education, are ili- I vited to participate of its benefits: -irtd they will lie THE C

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The mom budding is (our stones high and contains thirty-four rooms, It was built at « cost of $100,000. The walls arc unusually thick, the material and woikmanship first class throughout, In this building is the President's residence, his office and reception room, lecture rooms for the departments of Philosophy, Mathematics, Physics, Chem- istry, and the Bible, the geological museum and store room, the chemical laboratories, apparatus rooms and the literary society halls and libraries. —Catalog of 1899-1900.