I ^ KKRATA. Page age under head or Kesldent (iraduate insert the name of Frank E. mil I 3.3, under head of Expenses, should read "Tuition and Board from Monday to Also same page. Tuition In Normal Department per ,,'2S^'^'i^-^^U week, should '^^J'^^'^^'-^**'*-'^^6, read 75c. instead of 50c. CATALOGUE AND CIRCULAR !/«. ^J-- S^'^d'e. Cti/lca-c^ BlfiO'^ihU'j ^ OF THE STHTENORMffiLSCHOO SI^^Tia: IDISTI^IOT. HFOR+THE+SCKDEMIftYEflRr 1882-'83^ wmi BLOOMSBURG, PA: ELWELL & BiTTENBENDEK, PRINTERS. 1883. ^ .pL3 pexnsvi.vania'State normal school, / k"Ev7?3 -^BOfiRDtOF*TRUSTEES> IIOX. F. P. REV. WILLIAM ELWELL BILLMEYER, D. J. President. *^ecretarv. Es<. WALLER, Jk., (Ex-Offk io.) HOX. LEONARD B. RLTPERT, WILLIAM NEAL, JACOB SCHUYLER, JOHX WOLF, JOHX A. FUXSTOX, ELIAS MENDENHALL, DR. CONRAD BITTENBENDER, DRINKER, WALLER, Esq., DAVID LOWENBERG, E. R. L. E. xarsxKES app-oe^xed by xhe sxaxe. R. BUCK ALE W BARKLEY, E7 7¥ W. McREYNOLDS, PEXXSYLVANl.V STATK NOR:\rAL SCHOOL, BOSRDtOF REV. + INSTRDCTION. WALLER, D. J. Jr., A. Pkixcipal, 'SL, Mental and Moral Science. J. W. FERREE, A. M., Higher Malheiaatics. H. A. CURRAN, A. M , Xatural Sciences and Modern Langiuioes. WILLIAM KOETLIXG, A. M., and Practice of Teacldng. Rhetoric, Theory G. E. wilbi:r, a. Ancient Languages and :\l, Uislor)/. MARY L. HASTINGS, Miss Physical Culture and Preparatory Department. Miss ELIZA J. BREWSTER, M. E , Model School. W. NILES, r. Music. Miss HELEN J. MacARTHUR, Fainting, Drawing and Penmaiishio. c. h. albert, M. E., Arithmetic and Graninuir. Miss NORA ROBBINS, M. E., Elocution. Miss MAY WELLS, Assistant W. in, B. E., Model School. SANDERS. J. :\[. E., Assistant in Arilhinetic. CLEAVER, KI.MBER M. E., Assistant in Geography and History. E. ^y. YOUNG. M. E , Assistant in Greek. Miss NORxi FINNEY, A.t.si.stant in Mrs. E. B. E., Latin. wells. Matron. E. C. WELLS, steward, and Superintendent o.t Buildings and Grounds. OF THE SIXTH DISTRICT. EXAMINING COMMITTEE. EXAMINATION FOR GRADUATION JUNE HOK E. E. HIGBEE, 4, 1883. D. D., ^tate Superintendent; HON. HENRY HOUCK, Deputy GEORGE P. Frincipal N. R. M. State Supt. ; BEARD, S. 1 'dth District ; McNEAL, Su2)t. JOSEPHUS S. Dauphin Co. ; GRBIES, Siqyt. Columbia Co. ; 6. PENNSYLVANIA STATK NORMAL SCHOOL, 'iRESIDENTfGRSDUSTE ERNE^^T W. YOUNO. SGIENTI?IG COURSE. SENIOR CLASS, 1883. Nora M. Finney William Kinibei- Cleaver J. Sanders. ELEMENTARY COURSE. SENIOR CLASS, 1883. LADIES. Leonard, Abbie J. Angelina A. Broughton, Delia H. Mack, Abbie E. McGuire, Mary A. Burnette, Xellie T. McGuire, Sallie L. Edgar, Alice McHale, Mary E. Harvey, Katrine E. Hutchison, Louise G. Nicely, E. Josephine Richards, Sarah E. Kittle, Clara D. Rittenhouse, Birs, Brindle, Elwood R. Clark, Granville J, Dietrick, Ira C. Fallon, Peter F. Geraberling, K. C. • Eva A. Steck, Eva R. Stevens, Zelda J. Wells, Jennie AV. Whipple, Mary E. Willis, Martha Woolcock, Christine. GENTLK5IEN. Hight, Frank R. Kresge, Willis H. Hobbes, D. Musgrave Powell, Charles R. Secor, James G. Hunt, Levi Karschner, Lloyd W.Shiel, Robert Steely, Oscar B. King, John W. JUNIOR CLASS. I.ADIES. Albright, Ella M. Beadle, May A. Bertels, Bird B. Crago, Lizzie Hoffer, Barbara M. Hughes, Hattie Hughes, Ida Patterson, Sarah E. Richart, Lizzie Robbins, Laura L Rogan, ]Maggie E. Kuhn, May A. McDonough, Maggie Sloan, Hattie McGinncs, Jennie B. Sterner, Ellie Dechaut, Evalyn C. Eckbert, Lottie D. Eshleman, Eliz'beth P..Miller, Mary S. Hagenbuch, Cora E. Monroe, Mary C. Harder, M. Gertrude Moore, Lizzie C. Tenbrook, A. Wintersteen, Grace Young, Ella S. GENTf.EIMEN. Breece, Irvin C. Hetler, William A. Manhart, Ambrose Brower, William H. Dechant, Charles E. Erarick, Martin L. Farrow, William C. Fink, Eugene A. Fleisher, Hiram H. Hegarty, James J. Hine, Harry O. McHugh, Charles F Hoffman, Simon E. Moyer, Will A. O'Brien, C. Stanton Hummel, Simon Johnston, William C. Rearick, Jacob M. Sidler, Charles A. Kennedy. Charles Kinport, Hariy A. Knapp, Ulysses G. Stanton, Patrick J. Winter, Irvine H. OF ; 8. PEXNSYLVAXIA STATE NORMAL OF THE SIXTH DISTRICT. Leas, S Gussie Leonard Abbie J. Limbergev, Annie R. Linton, Katie Emma Luzerne, Pa. Danville, Montour, " Lime Ridge, Columbia, '• W. Low, Helen M. Low, Lizzie A. Lowenberg, Stella Lyons, Wanamie, White Haven, Bloomsbui'g, J. Mack, Abbie E. Maize, Annie E. Montrose, Bloonisburg, Manning, Lillie Mathews, Carrie Mahanoy MacDonough, Maggie Kingston, McGinnes, Jennie B. McGuire, Mary A. McGuire, Sallie L. Danville, Montour, Hazleton, Luzerne, McITale, Mary City, Susquehanna, Columbia, Schuylkill, Luzerne, Turbotville, Northumberland, Hazleton. McKelvy, Hattie N. Bloomsburg, Luzerne, Columbia, McNinciie, Grovania, Bloomsl)urg, Montour, Columbia, E. INIartlia Miller, Annie Miller, Miller, Mary Mary Miller, Vida S. Mahanoy City, Bloomsburji, Schuylkill, Columbia, Monroe, Mary C. Moore, Lizzie C. Moyer, Maggie E. Moyer, Nola Neal, Grace L. Nicely, E. Josephine Patterson, Sarah E. Shickshinny, Harveyville, Luzerne, Phillips L. L-ene Lizzie J. Potter, Annie C. Bloomsburg, Plymouth, Bloomsburg. Columbia, Rawlings Eva Keeder, Annie R. Reber, Edith M. Catav\issa, Phillii)s, Rui»ert, Buck Horn. Mordansville, Bloomsburg; Luzerne, Columbia, Bloomsburg, Renier, Mary C. Richards, Sarah E. Lenoxville, Ricliardson, Harriet H. Danville, Richart, Lizzie G. Buck Horn, Ritteidiouse, Eva A. Lime Ridge, Robbins, Laura L Rogan, Magfgie E. Rote, Regina S. Millville, Runyan, E. Maud Sanders, Lilian Unityville, Wilkes Bar re, Jeddo, Bloomsburg, Susquehanna, Montour, Columbia, Luzerne, (( Columbia, (( Lycoming, I'EXNSYLVANIA STATt: NORMAL SCHIOOL, JO. ISaiult;, Maud Bloomsburg. Town Santee, Grace M. Savige, Ida A. Mary Line, Harford, Bloomsburg, Shambach, AVilhelmina Middleburg, Bloomsburg, Sharpless, Julia Scliocli, L. Sharpless, May L. Sheep, Gertie Shuuiaii, Agnes 11. Sloan, Hattie Columbia, Luzerne, Susquehanna, Columbia, Snyder, Culumbia, Catawissa, Bloomsbur; Smith, Laura A. Srayser, Grace Srayser, Jennie Stadon, Rose C. Steck, Eva K. Stecker, Ida M. Steely, Delia Sterling, Ijizzie Sternei-, Ellie Sterner, Hattie Stevens, Zelda J. Stohner, Lizzie Suplee, Anna Greenwuod, Hughesville, Lycoming, Bloomsburg, Columbia, Mainville, Bloomsbui'g, Scranton, Bloomsbui'g, Jerseytown, Lackawanna, Tenbrook, Turbotville, Northumberland, Terry, Upper Lehigh. Luzerne, Columbia, Ada Mary Thompson, Mary A. Townsend, Emma Bloomsburti', Columbia, J. Tracy, Mary Waller, Mauel Watson, Sallie C. Watts, Sarah J. Wells, Jennie W. Whipple, Mary E. Williams, Maggie Martha Wihnot, Hannah Wintersieen, Grace Woolcock, Christine Young, Ella S. AVillis, Zari", Josephine Jerseytown, W^ashingtoiiville, Bloomsburg, Tunkhannock, Bloomsburg, Mountain '1 op, Montour, Columbia, Wyoming, Columbia Luzerne, LTpper Lehigh, Plains, Mahanoy City, Millville, Bloomsbur"". Schuylkill, Columbia. Pa. OF THE SIXTH DISTRICT. 12. PENNSYLVANIA STATE NORMAL OF 14. PENNSYLA^ANIA STATE NORMAL OF THE SIXTH DISTRICT. PENNSTr,VANIA STATE NORMAL SCHOOL, IG. THE SEVERALDEPARTMENTS. THE NORMAL SCHOOL. Tlie Normal School is established to prepare pupils for the pro- fession of teaching. In nearly twenty thousand teachers were employed in the This is sufficient reason why schools 1(S82, public schools of our state. should be established expressly for this professional preparation. reference to the course of instruction prepared for the State Normal Schools of Pennsylvania, and approved by the State Au- A — will show how the met in our schools. educational methods at home or abroad is thorities—on page 21 to 25 of this Catalogue needs of the professional teachers are Nothing valuable in The school takes excluded. pride in keeping fully abreast of the foremost educators, and in giving to the students the benefit of the latest improvements in the department of education, while it merely sensational. sets its face against all that is M.A-THEMATICAL DEPARTMENT. This department embraces a full College Course, and to demon- strate every principle, so that the student understands the ration- ale of every step in the process under discussion. energies of the student, he is To urged to be thorough, arouse the self reliant, avoiding servile imitations, and look to the Instructor toiemove impediments only. Rules and Formulas are deduced from rea- In the classsons in the demonstrations of processes and results. room, beauty of blackboard notation, and expression are insisted upon. The department has been re})lenished with a large collection of Apparatus for illustration and experiment, among which are the Vernier Transit Compass, furnished with a Telescope following LeA'el sufficiently powerful to see the signal flag two miles off. having the same adjustments as the Engineer's Level, with Philadelphia self-reading Rods. Mariner's Compass, with Log, Line, Reel and Sand Glass. Telescope for Terrestrial and Astronomical observations, sufficiently powerful to see the Moons of the Aneroid Barometer for ascertaining the heights of Planets. : mountains. Geological Compass for finding the angle of dip in OF THE SIXTH DISTRICT. Dissected cone for illustrating Conic Drafting Instruments, etc., etc. rocks. Mensuration blocks Sections: Rules ; Scales ; : Students, after acquiring facility Chain and Level in the able to make surveys. 17. the in of the Compass, use with the Professor, field They are required are themselves execute neat, accu- to Throughout the entire course, prinand applied by a great variety of ex- rate drafts of their surveys. ciples are fully illustrated amples. THE NATURAL The method ture, Natural Sdences of teaching the tion aims to bring the mind SCIENX'ICS. of the student in and to teach him how to make generalizations. in such is led to numbers that make them institu- The student made for him by by examining specimens cannot fail to become ap- therefore, instead of having the. generalizations the teacher, tliis face to face with na- himself, their similarities parent to him. In Botany he is introduced at once to the study of the plant, by means specific and generic of living specimens and thu5 by the examination of ; character., is led to the broad truths of Nature. In Physics and Chemistry he is required to experiment, and and princithousand dollars thus have ocular demonstrations of the leading facts ples of these branches of knowledge. Over a have been expended in the purchase of additional Philosophicnl and Chemical Apparatus. THE MODERN I-ANGUAGES. The growing importance cial relations, their of the Modern Languages claims as a means of discipline in commer- and as furn- ishing iceys to their literature being recognized, their study is en- most approved methods of If the student aims chiefly end in view are adopted. the reaching to express his thoughts in a foreign language, the method which makes conversation the basis is used. If he studies it as a means couraged. In teaching them, of understanding the literature — the — which in our schools is more grammar lessons connected with translating exercises form the chief means of instruction. Whatever the purpose may be, the discipline of the mind is kept steadily in view. practicable PENNSVLVAKIA- STATK NORMAL SCHOOL, 18. PROFESSIONAL DEPARTMENT. This departaient aims to give not only a thorough knowledge of the principles that underlie and govern all correct teaching, but also skill in the practical application of them. of this course daily instruction The art of teaching. is During both years given either in the science or the juniors study, School Economy, and first, afterwards have lectures and discussions on methods of teaching. The seniors, besides studying the philosophy of instruction, or Methods, teach half the school year in the Model School, under the supervision of the Professor of the Professional Department and the Principal of the Model School and under the inspection own members. Two meetand discussing the teaching. At these (1) the members of the inspecting committees report their observations pointing out the errors they may have noticed of committees of observation of their ings a week are held for criticising — either in the ciples, and management (2) the of classes or in the application of prin- supervising instructors practical teachers, of long —both apprehensions on the part of the members of the own such suggestions as their whom of and successful experience are —correct mis- class, observations liave and make siiown to be necessary. ANCIENT L\NGUA(JES AND HISTORY. In Ancient Languages the method cany of instruction the student forward understandingly step is by adapted to step, in the knowledge. As he advances to new forms or principles, appro})riate exercises are given, so that whatever he commits, whether forms or rules, is put into immediate practice the practical application of what is learned is at once "^acquisition of grauimatical ; miderstood ; the knowledge acquired is at once made definite ; the forms and rules are permanently fixed and a facility in the use of them secured. The student is thus prepared to advance with pleasure from the less to the more difticult principles, subsequent part of his course he experiences little and in the difficulty in regard to idioms and grammatical forms and makes rapid and endeavor to keep constantly in profitable advancement. We view the fundamental principle of education, that the only efficient instruction which the student can receive is that which leads him to exercise his own faculties. OF THE SIXTH DISTRICT. 1 9. — History is taught topically the old catechetical method is avoided and the student required to give a connected vicAV of the Whilst a text book is used as a subject in his own language. guide, the study of but one book is deprecated and the student advised to use every book of reference at his command. PHYSICAL CULTURE AND PREPARATORY DEPARTMENT. The department of Physical Culture by an Recognizing that a healthy body the Principal aided is an affairs of this life, the physical health young people placed is under the direction of Gymnastics. teacher of expea'ienced element of success in the and development of the in our care, receive special attention. Ample and croquet lawns, afford opportunities for physical development as well as pleasure. In pleasant weather the students are encouraged to pass much ot the time devoted to recreation in the open air. As many pupils are not sufficiently advanced, upon coming to us, to enter immediately upon the professional course of study, a Preparatory Course has been arranged, the primary object of which is the thorough preparation of such pupils for entrance to the Normal department proper. The course of study will be found on page 23. A teacher of rare ability has been secured and the most approved methods are employed in all the branches of study. ball grounds, MODEL SCHOOL The methods Model School teach the them few arbitrary rules, rouse their curiosity and stimulate them to study for the pleasure of knowing. The seniors of the Normal course teach under the eye of the teacher and the Professor of the Theory and Practice of instruction in the children to think for themselves, offer of Teaching. MUSIC DEPARTMENT under the direction of a thorough and acIt aims at a high standard of classical culture, both as to taste and expression. It follows the methods Asbest musical authorities. sanctioned by experience and the This department is complished teacher. sistant teachers are selected with due regard to competency and adaptation to the wants of the pupils to be instructed. 20. PENNSYLVANIA STATE NORMAL SCHOOL, Lessons upon the organ will be given to students desiring to gain a knowledge of that instrument, and the best of opportunities will be furnished for the study of Thorough Bass, Harmony and Composition. The school is furnished Av^itli pianos from the The cabinet organs, which best manufacturers in the country. Special attenare now used, are classed as superior to all others. tion will be paid to those preparing to become teachers of music. DRAWING AND PAINTING. So great has been the change within the last few years in the study of drawing in the best public and private institutions of this country, that wonderful results have followed in the improvement of the industries, and greater results will yet take place It is when the masses are prepared to admii-e art intelligently. not the chosen few who must receive this education in art, but all. Persons capable of learning any branch of mathematics or science, are capable of understanding the jirinciples of drawing. The day orir/hiality is now the aim. To secure for mere copying is past this, drawing must be pursued with the method of any other branch of education, including study, recitation, examination and jjromotion. Beginning with the principles of Geometry, we lay tiie solid foundation upon which all real art is based a knowledge of the simple and regular in form is first needed before attempting to Blank drawing books are follow the eccentricities of Nature. used in which are placed dictation lessojis and lessons from the The educational value of the former is manifold, black-board. the perceptive faculties are greatly quickened, the mind and fingers being obliged to work in sympathy, and the various steps following each other in quick succession, require tlie closest atDesigns in the various tention of ail throughout the recitation. departments of industrial art are originated by the student, and not until a thorough knowledge of the two dimensions, length and breadth, is acquired, are model and object drawing with the princip'es of perspective taken up. ; ACADEMIC COURSE. For students who desire to prepare for College and for others Avho do not wish to take a Normal course, an Acaoe.mic DepartThe branches ment is organized with the most ample facilities. ure pursued with a thoroughness required of the students in the Normal course. The course of instruction will be found else\vhere. Thoroughness in Discipline and Instruction, we consider obto secure this end, none but jects of primary importance thorough and experienced instructors are employed. ; OF THE SIXTH DISTRICT. 21. STATE NORMAL SCHOOL. COURSES OF srrDl' AS RECENTLY REVISED. The Coui'ses of Instruction prepared for tlie State Normal Schools of Pennsylvania, and approved by the State authorities, are as follows : ki,eme>sTai:y course. A thorough knowledge of the branches taught in common by law, including higher arithmetic and high- schools, as recjuired also er grammar ; — — — Including the leading piinciples of Physical and GeO(;r.\fhy. Matliematical Geography. Geometry. Plane Geometry, including the circle. AuGEBRA. As found in the elementary text-books. Book Keeping. Single entry, as found in the ordinary textbooks, with the knowledge of the use of checks, notes, drafts, etc. Physiology. As found in larger common school text-books. Natural Philosophy. As much as in Staele's fourteen weeks' course. Khetoric AND EfjGLiSH CLASSICS The outlines of Khetoric, together with at least a fourteen weeks' course in Englisli Literature, including the thorough study of one selection from each of four English classics. Latin. The elements, including as much as in Jones' Latin Lessons, or the first book of Cwsar through the Helvetian War. History' United States and Constitution. As in ordinary text-books. Botany'. As in ordinary text-books. Penmanship. To be able to explain and teach some approved system, and the writing books to be presented to the Board of — — — — — — — — Examiners. Draaving. As much as two of Bartholomew's drawing books, with six months' free-hand drawing. Vocal Music. Principles as found in ordinary text-books, and attendance upon daily exercises for at least one-third of a year. Mental Philosophy. Outlines of Mental Philosophy, including — — — the intellect, the sensibilities and the will. Methods of Instruction. All in "Methods of Instruction," except the Dead Languages, Living Foreign Languages, Formal Sciences in General, Logic, Instruction in Rational Science, the Philosophy of History, and the Arts in General. — School Economy. —The whole work. PEXXSYLVAXIA STATE NOPtMAL SCHOOL, 22. The Practice of Teaching. — This includes forty-five minutes' Model School for one h;ilf of a school year, and two meetings each week for the discussion of the Practice of daily practice in the Teaching. The Theory of Teachixo must be commenced half of the Junior Year, the second and continue during the entire course. scientific course. Plane and Spherical Trigonometry and Surveying. Higher Algebra. As found in ordinary text-books. Analytical Geometry and Calculus. Chemistry. As found in ordinary text-books. Natural Philosophy As much as in Olrastead Zoology. As found in Agassiz and Gould. General History. As found in Weber and Wilson. Astronomy. As found in Loorais. Logic. As much as in Atwater. Mental and Moral Philosophy. As much as in Haven — — — — — — — — or Hickok. — — English Classics for one-third of a school year. the Elementary Theory of Teaching. — As much as Elements of Latin. Including four books of Ciosar. English Literatui:e. As much as in Shaw, and the Study in of Course, and the whole of "Methods of Instruction." Pupils may be permitted to substitute for Substitutions. Spherical Trigonometry. Analytical Geometry, Calculus, and Mathematical parts of Natural Philosophy and Astronomy, and an equivalent amount of for the latter third of Higher Algebra Latin, Greek, French or German. — miscellaneous provisions. . The School Year shall consist of forty-two weeks. Pupils, to graduate in a Normal School, must attend at least 21 weeks. must be examined in all the studies Pupils applying for a diploma in any course of tliat course. Thesis.—In each course a thesis must be written upon some educational subject. At the exaramalion, paper stating that the candidates have completed the course of study for Normal Schools, have taught the required time in the Model School, and have been examined and approved by the Faculty, shall be presented to the Board of Examiners. Papers for second diplomas must be presented to the Board of Examinere at their regular session. Recommendation.—The students of the Normal School are recommended to study the Latin, French and English Languages, as far as practicable. OF THE SIXTH DISTRICT. 23. COURSE t OF UNSTRUCTION, ARRANGED FOR THIS INSTITUTION. MODEL YCHOOL pupils of this depiirtmcnt are usually from eight to fourteen years of age. The Course of Instruction includes the usual brandies tauo-hi in common schools. Special attention is given to Object Lessons, Drawing, Pen- The manship, and Vocal Music. Moral instruction, which tion of this grade of pupils, an important part of the educagiven frequently as the discretion Tlie aim is not only to make intelli- is — i-* of the teachevs may direct. gent children, but good childi-en as well. o • PREPARATORY DEPARTMENT. COURSE OF STUDY. Arithmetic, Music. Geography, Language SECOr^E) Lessons, Historv. Vocal YEAK. Arithmetic, Geography. (Grammar, Etymology. History, Vocal Music. Arilhmetic, Geography, Grammar, Vocal Music. lieading. Writing, Industrial Drawing and (^lymnastics continue during the course. Compositions and Dtclani'itlons, weekly, by sections, daring the course. TWRMAL DEPARTMENT. ELEMENTARY COURSE. Students having a good knowledge of the branches of study named in the Preparatory Course, can enter uate in two years. — The studies for the this course two years are and grad- as follows : JUKIOR. YEAR. First Term. Ortbography, Heading, English Grammar, School Economy, Arithmetic, Physiology, Penmanship, Di'avving, Vocal Music. — Orthography, Reading, English Grammar, LatArithmetic, Algebra, School Economy, History, Penmanship, Skoond Term. in, Drawing. PENNSYLVANIA STATE NORMAL SCHOOL, 24 — Term, English Grammar, Latin, Algebra, Geometry, Government, Botany, Practical Teaching, Drawing. TiiiKi) Civil — First Tkk.m. Methods of Instruction, Practice in Teaching, Mental Philosophy, Rhetoric, English Classics, Natural Philoso- BookKeeping. Second Term. Methods ])hy, — of Instruclion, Practice in Teacliing, English Classics, Elocution, Latin, Geometry. Third Term. Latin, Reviews, Practice in Teacliing. Compositions and Declamations throughout the year. Listruction by dictation, in Metliods of Teaching oially, the elements of Arithmetic, Geography, Grammar and Reading, also Methods of giving Object Lessons on animals, plants, color, form, etc., with practical application of the same in the Model School. Cla>s discu>;sions on the same. — SCIENTIFIC COURSE. "When students have completed the studies of the Elementary Course or the e(]uivali'nts, they can enter this conrse and graduate ill two years. The studies are as follows: JUKDOK. YEAR.. Higher Alijebra, Plane and Spherical Trigonometry, Surveying, Analytical Geometry, Chemistry, Geology, Mental Philosophy, General History. Latin. SEBiKOR YEAR. Calculus, Mechanical Philosophy, Asti'onomy, Logic, Zoology, Moral Philo.soj)hy, Latin, English Literature, Elements of Criticism, General Review. All students in this course have the privilege of taking an ecpiivalent of Latin, Greek, French or German, lor the portions Higher Mathematics of specified Those desiring a diploma, all in under substitutions. any course, must be examined in the studies of that course. Examinations for graduation are conducted by the Faculty of by a Board of Examiners, appointed by the State the School, and Superintendent. The members if of a class are first examined by the Faculty, and found prepared, referred, by them, to the Board, for further examination. The Board of Examiners consists of the State Superintendent of Public Listruction, the Principal of the School holding tlie exatn- OF THE SIXTH DISTRICT. Normal School, appointed by the State Superintendent, and two County Superintendents of the Normal School District in which the School is situated. ination, the Principal of another Diri.OMAS. A student graduating in either Course will receiv'C a Diploma, ill which will be named the branches of that Course, and which will confer upon him the degree of Baciiklor of the Elements, or Bachelor of the ScniNCES, according to the Course in which he graduates. regular graduate who lias continued his studies for two years and practiced his profession during two full annual terms in the Connnon Schools of the State, may receive, upon presenting to the Faculty and Board of Examiners, a certificate of good moral character, and skill in the Art of teaching, from the Board or Boards of Directors by whom he was employed, countersigned by the ])roper County Superintendent, a second diploma, constitutiug him a Master of the Course in wliich he graduated, and conferring one of the following corresponding degrees A : 2:^^.i5^STEz^ OIF Practical teachers students may a?:E3:E who have EHjEisAEn^TS. not attended the obtain a Diploaui, or State lowing conditions Normal School Certificate, on the as fol- : All applicants must be twenty-one years of age, and must have taught in Common Schools during three full aniuial terms. 1. They must present regard to moral character, those presented by the regular graduates, and have them signed by the same school 2. and skill in practical ceitilicates in teaching, similar to ofHcers. They must be examined in all the branches of the Course which they desire a Diploma, by the Faculty and Board of Examiners, at the time of the annual examinations at the schools where the application is made. 4. A Thesis on some educational subject will be required as 3. in part of the examination. The Diploma granted in accordance with these conditions will enumerate the branches of study in which the holder was found proficient, and confer upon him the professional degree to which the extent of his knowledge may entitle him. All the Diplomas are authorized and furnished by the State, and exempt those who hold them from any further exauiination by authorities acting under the provisions of our Common School laws. PENNSYLVANIA STATE NORMAL SCHOOL, 26. HCaPEMIC DEPARTMENT. 1. PREPARATORY COLLEGIATE. FIRST ^TeXr. l***^ Grammar, History. SECOND YEAR. Latin, Aritlimelic, English Latin, (Cfesar, Cicero, Virgil,) Greek, Algebra. Physical and Ancient Geography, History. THIRD YEAR. Latin, (Virgil,) Greek, (A.nabrisis and Iliad) Latin Composition, Geometry, History. English Con^position throughont the Course. 2. and Greek GENERAL AGADEMIG. JUNIOR YEAR. — Tkkm. Orthography and Reading, English Grammar, History of England, Arithmetic. Physiology, Geography, Penmanship and Drawing, Vocal Music. Second Term. Orthography and lleadirig, English Grammar, Arithmetic, Algebra, 11. S. Histor}-, Latin, Penmanship and DrawFir.ST — ing. — TiiiEJ> Term. English Grammar, Civil Government, Trench on Words, Geometry, Algebra, Botany, Latin, Drawing. SENIOR YEAR. First Term. Mental Philosophy,Nat urar Philosophy, Rhetoric, and English Classics, Book-Keeping, Drawing. Second Term. Geometry, Latin, English Classics, Elocution, — — Drawing. Tiiiiu) 'i'ERM.— Latin, 3. — — Reviews, Drawing. SENIOR AGADEMIG YEAR. Trigonometry and Surveying, Chemistry, EleFirst Term menis of Criticism, French, Gorman or Latin. Second Term. Geology, Political Economy, General History, French, German or Latin. Third Tkrm. Evidences of Christianity, Astronomy, General History, French, German or Latin. — OF THE SIXTH DISTRICT. 27. TEXT BOOKS. Students desiring to rent text books can do so, by paying at the rate of one cent a week for each book whicli costs less than seventy-tive cents, and two cents a week each, for those costing more than this sum. Should a rented book prove, on being returned, to have been damaged to any extent, its full price will be demanded. The following in this School. list comprises most of the text-books — now used Loomis Algebra, Mathematics. Arithmetic, Robinson Geometry^ Brooks and Loomis; trigonometry, Mensuration and and Calculus, Surveying, Loomis Analytical Geometry Loomis Mathematical Astronomy, Loomis. English Gram,mar. Language Lessons, Reed and Kellogg Grammar, Reed and Kellogg. Reading and Elocution. Appleton's and Independent Series. Fenmanship and Drawing. Spencer's and Walter Smith's ; ; ; ; — ; — — Serie:*. History, Swinton's General, Ridpatlvs United States and Lancaster's Steele Elliot ; Physiology, Hutchison Natural Fkilosophy, Chemistry, 3Iechanical Philosophy, Sneil's Olmstead School Geology, Steele and Storer Botany, Wood England ; ; ; ; ; ; Mental and Moral Economy, Wickersham Rhetoric, Hill Philosophy, Haven Geography, Montieth's Methods of Instruction, Wickersham Book Keeping, Bryant and Stratton Astronomy, Steele and Lyte Civil Government, Townseud Modern Languages, German, Comfort French, Plcetz's Easy Method Ancient Languages, Latin, Allen and Greenough's ; ; ; ; ; ; ; ; ; ; Stuart's Latin Authors, Andrew's or Leverett's Lexicon, Fiske's Manual of Classical LiteraGreek, ture, Harkness' Prose Composition, Long's Classical Atlas Harkness' First Book, Goodwin's Grammar, Owen's Anabasis, Jones' Prose Compositior, Liddell and Scott's Lexicon. Grammar, Jones' Reader, Chase and ; PKNNSYLVANIA STATE NORMAL SCHOOL, 28. GENERAL INFORMATION. LOCATION. This State Normal Suhool county, Pennsylvania. It is located at Bloorasburg, Columbia has been in operation thirteen years, and is now established on a permanent basis. Bloomsburg is a quiet and beautiful village of about five thousand inhabitants. It is easy of access from various directions, being situated directly on the Bloomsburg Division of the D. L. K & W. R. 11, connected by ferry with the & W. B. R. R., and but two miles from Rupert on the Catawissa R. R. Omnibuses run daily between Rupert and Bloomsburg. Churches, Hotels, Banks, Stores and Telegraphic and Railway communications, conduce to the convenience and comfort of the students, and relatives visiting them. The center of a rich the climale agricultural district, beautiful valley justly noted for healthfulness, and unusual picturesqueness, Bloomsburg is its of its scenery for most favorably situated for an extensive educational institution. The school grounds comprising fully ample, are ten acres, pleasantly laid out in lawns, play grounds and promenades. BUILDINGS. The School buildings compi-ise the Dormitory and the Model School. The Institute Building, erected at a exclusively devoted hall, cost to school purposes, of over proper. It capable of seating nine hundred persons, and rooms. In point of adaptation knowledge and The new liberal It is four stories eas, throughout. water is a monument $24,000, is contains a six recitation to the practical views of the projector. is in the form of the letter T, with and an extension of 75 feet. high. It is heated vi^ith steam and lighted with It running into floor. it the brick Dormitory a front of 162 feet, each Building, Institute has a bountiful supply of the bath rooms, pure, soft, spring of which there are two on OF TIIK SIXTH DISTRICT. The and dish room, kitchen, store 29. room in an are addition. and arranged with a view to the greatest convenience and economy, in doing the work of this deThese are all lighted with gas, The kitchen pai'tment. is furnished with an oven, a range for cooking, and steam boilers for heating water and cooking vegetables. The cellar, ice house, engine room and laundry, are arate building, a few feet easily accessible from the same. The Model School building stands range with t!ie in a sep- from the rear of the main building, and directly building. Institute It is a north of, one-story and in building, seventy-two feet long by twenty-four feet wide, and well arrange/1 for the purpose of this department. The large buildings, now used for school puri)oses, are heated by one set of steam apparatus, the boilers of which, two in numbasement of the lower, or Institute buildfrom these boilers carries the steam to the Dormitory, and others return it condensed to the boilers again. It is believed that this arrangement will result in economy, both in fuel and labor. The boilers used in the apparatus mentioned above, are constructed of a series of pipes arranged in sections. The pipes are not surrounded by a shell, after the manner of the common tubular boiler, but are exposed directly to the fire. This arrangement makes the boilers non-expi.osive, and lience perfectly safe. ber, are located in the ing. A steam pipe leading RELIGION AND 3I0RAES. The school proceeds upon the principle training is essential to the proper The Trustees have taken that careful religious development of character. care that the members of the Faculty should be persons of religious culture. The religious teaching Family worship is is evangelical, but not sectarian. held daily. their teachers, are required ings and evenings. A Bible The students, to attend church class is accompanied by on Sabbath morn- held in the afternoon. The students hold prayer meetings on Thursday and Friday evenings PENNSYLVANIA STATE NORMAL SCHOOL, 30. GOVERNMENT. The government is designed to be that of a family. The board- ing pupils, with the Faculty, meet around the same table, cultivate the manners and intercourse of a refined family circle. Thus, with the advantages of an education pursued away from home are combined, as far as practicable, the discipline and the social and moral influences of a well regulated household. Students are allowed recreation as far as faithful attention to their school work. social reunions take place, is compatible with Occasionally literary and always with the consent and under the supervision of the Faculty. THE PHILOLOGIAN AND CALLIEI'LVN SOCIETIES. These two flourisliing Literary Societies, comprised of students and teachers, are devoted to the intellectual improvement of their members. Each holds a weekly meeting, the exercises of which Among include Essayp, Readings, Declamations and Debates. the benefits to be derived from membership, by uo means the least is the training received in the conducting of business meetings, and the knowledge acquired of Parliamentary rules. The Societies have each a society hall, on the first floor of the new Dormitory building, the Calliepian in the north and the Philologian in the south end of the main part of the building. halls are elegantly and appropriately furnished, and each is provided with a library, containing a choice collection of books These for the use of its membei's. APPLICATIONS Those desiring in the season. KOIl TEACHERS. to secure the best teachers, They should do not expect to teach for responsible for the work should apply early remember that competent teachers the lowest wages, and that we can be also of our graduates only. OK THK SIXTH DISTRICT. 31. REGULHTIONS. 1. The young- ladies and gentlemen are not allowed to ixiuse and loiter for intercojnmunication in the Halls, Society Rooms, Dining Rooms or Parlors, unless by sjiecial permission. Neither are they permitted to walk, ride or correspond with each other. 2. In case of sickness, uniilting students for active duties, they should immediately have themselves reported, when they will re- ceive any needed attention. No o. absence from meals, allowed without special or tardiness on sucli permission obtained ticular attention to the requirements enjoined upon of table etiquette is Par- will be all. Each student 4. occasions, beforehand. is lo be present required at evening Chapel exercises, unless excused. .5. In the time intervening between the close of afternoon study hours and the supper hour, the boarding students have the privilege of leaving the grounds and walking in the neighborhood of the School. 6. After evening Cha[)el exercises, the students are to repair immediately to their rooms for study; the study hour ending only with the ringing of the first retiring bell, at quarter before ten is m. r. During this time no visiting of rooms or loud talking allowed, and no student is permitted to leave his floor without permission from the teacher in charge. 7. Any rudeness or roughness of conduct, shouting, loud ing, boisterous laughter, etc., in the school building 8. The use of tobacco, in any form, is is call- prohibited. not allowed in t'le build- ing or on the school premises. 9. Nothing should be thrown from the windows. Students be held responsible for any damage to their rooms No nails ai'e to steward. No will or furniture. be driven into the walls, without permission of the is to be made without permission change of rooms of the Principal. Rooms will be frequently inspected. PENNSYX.VANIA STATE NOEMAI. SCHOOL, 32. II. 1. SCHOOL DEPARTMENT. School hours are from 8:30 to 12 m., and from 1:30 to 4:15 All students are required to be present at the morning de- p. M. votional exercises, unless excused. Any member of a class desiring to be absent from a recitamust obtain permission from the teacher of tlie class before the hour of recitation. 3. Interruptions of the practice liours of music pupils are strict2. tion, ly prohibited. No from participating in the Friday which consist of Compositions, Declamations and Recitations. These exercises are interspersed with music provided by the ]mpils. 4. pupils will be excused afternoon Rhetorical -^Exercises, OUTFITS. Students are expected to furnish for their own use the follow- ing articles Towels, Table Napkins, one Bed Comeortek, Slippers, Toilet Soap. All articles of underclothing should be distinctly marked with indelible ink, to prevent loss in washing. Every student should be provided with an umbrella, and lady Each one is allowed twelve articles of plain clothing in the weekly washing. students with overshoes. PAY.MENTS. Board and Tuition, one-half payable in advance, and the other half at the middle of the session. The Tuition of Day Pupils is payable at the middle of each term. JS@~There are no extra charges except for extra branches named. OP THE SIXTH DISTRICT. 33, E:2^i=E3srsEs. Tuition and Board, including washing and heat for school year ol" forty-two weeks , Tuition and Board from Monday to Friday For less than one term, per week . . - Tuition in Academic Department per week (ftdl term) Tuition in Normal Department per week, after deducting State appropriation Tuition in Model School, per week $210 00 4 00 o 25 1 25 50 25 EXTRAS. Instrumental Music, Piano or Organ, ])er term of twelve weeks T $12 00 Vocal Music, Private Lessons 12 00 Lessons in special Vocal C/lass, two per week 3 00 Use of Listrument, Piano or Organ, per term 3 00 Oil Painting and Water Colors, per term 12 00 Drawing, Penciling, linear, per term, (private lessons) 3 00 Drawing, Penciling, perspective 12 00 Special Crayoning, models in Charcoal and Crayon. 6 00 In addition to the above there will be a slight charge to each student boarder, for gas, each student being charged only for the amount l)urned by hiniself. Students occupying single rooms are charged 50 cents a week additional. . . UEUrOTIONS. One-half of the usual charge per week is deducted, in case of absence from school for two weeks or more, on account of sickness; but for sickness in the school, no deduction whatever is made. No deductions will be made to students, who enter within the two weeks of school, or to any who leave within the last two weeks of the session. Money paid in advance will be refunded to- any pui)ils leaving first on account oi personal siek-ness. All bills must be settled with the Steward, who acts as Agent for the Trustees. o STATE APPROPRIATIONS. By an act of the Legislature, the following apj>ropriations are the State of l*ennsylvania to Normal students and grad- made by uates 1st. : Each student over seventeen years of age, who shall sign PENNSYLVANIA 34. STATIC NORMAL SCHOOL, a declaration of iuteutioii to teach in the Common Schools of State, shall receive the sum of fifty cents per week. 2d. Each student over seventeen years of bled in the military or naval service of the Pennsylvania or whose father lost his life who shall sign an agreement as above, shall one dollar per week. ; Each student who, upon graduation, 3d. ment to teach in the shall receive the Common sum Schools of tlu; a^e, who was United the disa- States, or of said service, and receive the sum of in sign an agreeState two full years shall of fifty dollars. Any student, to receive these b.mefits, nrist attend the School at least one term of twelve co-isecutive weeks, and receive These beninstruction in the Theory and Practice of Teaching. efits are to be deducted from the regular expenses of Board and 4th. Tuition. Provided, the amount appropriated is sufficient to pay the sums above specified, then the balance available in the last term in the year, shall be divided pro rata to the students entitled to receive it, on the above conditions. Applicants will be particular to state whether they intend to become teachers. CALENDAR. Tcksday — Fall session begins. — ¥a\\ session ends, September 4th, December 20th, Tiii;rsday \(\ weeks. — Winter session begins. — Winter session ends, 13 weeks. 31st, Monday — Spring session begins. June 26th, Thursday — Commencement, 13 weeks. January March March 2d, 28th, Wkdnesdav Friday . g— i 3G. PENNSYLVANIA STATE NORMAL SCHOOL, 38. PENNSYLVANIA STATK NORMAL SCHOOL, OF THE SIXTH DISTRICT. 40. PENNSYLVANIA STATE NORMAL SCHOOL, Moore, E. J. Piorson, Hattie L. Ragan, Celia J. Mill Hollow, Teacher, Franklin Forks, East Mauch Chunk, Hazleton, Wilkes-Barre, Harford, Wilkes-Barre. Kingston. Hyde Park, " Reagan, May Robbins, Hattie Rogers, Carrie C. Rubin, Hannali Tyrell, Jennie Vaughn, Matlie WasTey, Mary H. Wenner, Raciiael Young, Alice Prin. Schools, Teaclier S.Orpli. Teachei', " S. ' " " Class Shenandoah, Lehigh Tanner}'. Rupert, of 83. Scientific (Jourse Nora M. Finney 8. 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