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ANNOUNCEMENT 



Agnes Scott Institute, 



Decatur, Georgia, 



1890 



CALENDAR FOR i890-'9l. 



i=lRST TER7\^ : 

September 3RD, 1890, to January 14TH, 1891, 



SECOND Tc5:R7UY: 



January 14TH to June 4TH, 1891. 



COTVtTVVENC E7\^E-N r O ^W : 

Thursday, June 4TH. 



BOARD OF TRUSTEES. 



Rev. F. H. GAINES, President, Decatur, Ga. 
Rev. E. H. BARNETT, D. D. - Atlanta, Ga. 
Rev. G. B. STRICKEER, D. D. - Atlanta, Ga. 
GEORGE W. SCOTT, Esq. - Decatur, Ga. 
C. M. CANDLER, Esq. - - Decatur, Ga. 
B. S. CRANE, Esq. - - - Decatur, Ga. 



H. J. WILLIAMS, Sec. & Treas., Decatur, Ga. 



FACULTY. 



Rev. F. H. GAINES, Pkesidext Boakd oe Tkistees. 
Bible Course. 

Miss N ANNETTE HOPKINS. Pkixcipal, 

3IaTHEMATICS ANIJ HiSTdKY. 

PvEv. J. L. ROGERS, 1). I).. 

Mental and Moral Philosophy. 

Miss L. A. FIELD, 
Latin and French. 

Miss MATTIE E. COOK, 
Principal Preparatory Department. 

Miss VALERIA ERASER, 
Calisthenics  Assistant Preparatory Department. 

Rev. J. L. ROGERS, D. D., 

Natural Sciences. 

Miss L. A. FIELD, 

English Literature and Elocution. 

(To be supplied by opeuiny: of session.) 
Instrumental 31usic. 

Miss FANNIE PRATT. 
Piano. 

(To be .'.upplied by openint;' of .-session. > 
Vocal Music. 

Miss VALERIA ERASER. 
Art. 

N. P. PRATT, A. 31.. 
TjEctikep. and Demonstrator Chemistry. 

31 Rs. E. G. ELYEA, 
3Iatron. 



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The Agnes Scott Institute was organized aud cliartered as an 
iustitution for the Christian education of young ladies in the 
summer of 18<S9 liy members of the Decatur Presbyterian 
Church. It was chartered as the "Decatur Female Seminary," 
and under that name opened its doors September 24th, 1889. 

Its first year, which closed June 19th, has been one of grati- 
fying success. 

Colonel George W. Scott, one of its founders and Trustees, 
having recently given to the institution the sum of Forty Thou- 
sand Dollars, in grateful recogniti(jn of this gift and as expressive 
of their appreciation, the stockholders unanimously decided to 
change the name of the institution to that of the 

"AGXES SCOTT INSTITUTE" 

as a memorial of Mrs. Agnes Scott, the mother of Colonel Scott, 
and a life-long member of the Presbyterian Church. 

The founders gratefully acknowledge their deep indebtedness 
to the pastors of the "First" and "Central" Presbyterian 
Churches of Atlanta for excellent advice and kind encourage- 
ment. 



(;l7arGict'Gr of tl^^ Institution. 



With the issuance of this, the first Catalogue of the Institute, 
the Trustees deem it proper to state its character. 

Next to the home, we consider the school the most important 
human factor in the formation of character and in determining 
human destiny. The girl enters the school at the most impres- 
sible age. Her mind is receiving impressions of books and 
accpiiring habits of study which are to follow her through life. 
Her ideas of refinement, of culture and of propriety are being 
formed. Her tastes are being developed. Her conscience is 
being educated, and her views of life  its true nature and chief 
end  are being formed. In short, this is a formative period and 
the school a formative institution. 

In view of these facts, it is the privilege and duty of parents 
to inquire most carefully as to the chai*acter of the school to 
Avhich they think of sending their daughters. Recognizing this 
right, we here anticipate some of the questions which the thought- 
ful and anxious parent would very properly ask : 

1st. What in your opinion is the great object to be sought in 
education ? 

The parent has a right to ask this question, especially since 
there is a wide difierence as to the practical answer given. Our 
answer is, that education should embrace all the faculties of the 
soul, seeking to give the proper development and training to 
each. 

The true educator should seek to develop and train the intel- 
lect, not by the cramming process, but train it to think, by giv- 
ing it proper food for thought, proper methods of thought and 
proper stimulation to thought. 

The true educator should seek to cultivate the taste, to lead 
the pupil to recognize and admire the beautiful in nature, in art, 



A(ixi:s Scott Institute. 7;^ 

iu literatuve, iu the home, iu all life. The true educator sshould 
seek very carefully and properly to traiu the moral faculties. 

The^e are the highest aud most important faculties of the 
humau soul. These faculties have more to do iu determining 
the manner of life, the usefulness, the happiness, the destiny of 
the girl, thau any other fecullies of the soul. Any education 
which ignores or neglect sthe proper training of the moral facul- 
ties, is radically and sadly defective. 

The great object then, aud the constant endeavor of this Insti- 
tution, shall be to train, and to train pi-operly, all the faculties 
of the soul, and so to produce a thoroughly rounded character. 

2nd. What means do you propose for attaining this greatend? 

We propose to employ the best teaching talent, to use the 
latest and most approved text books and methotls of instruction. 
We propose to require that each part of the course shall be 
mastered before the pupil shall be permitted to advance. 

Moreovei', it is expected that all the influences, pervading the 
Institution, shall be educational, refining, elevating and 
attractive. In the use of these means a firm, but kind and 
gentle discipline will be maintained. 

3rd. What are the Christian influences iu your lustitution V 

This question is all important. In reply we desire to say that 
the chief object in view by the founders of this school was the 
(/lory of God. With this object before them, they have selected 
its teachers, formed its curriculum and made all its regulations. 

While the Institution is under the auspices and control of 
Presbyterians, it will not be conducted upou a sectarian basis, but 
upon broad Christian principles. Accordingly we have intro- 
duced the Bible in our Institution as a text book, the Bible 
course forming a part of the regular curriculum. 

It will be taught and handled as the inspired word of God, 
but as in Davidson College, with a view to ascertaining "the 
contents of the sacred page, just as any other text book is mas- 
tered bv careful studv and class room drill." 



A(;xEs S((1TT Institute. 



location. 



The Institute i.s located ou a commauding ridge, the waters 
from which upon oue side hud their way to the Gulf of Mexico, 
and from the otlier into the Atlantic; the buildings being about 
1,050 feet above the sea level. 

The drainage is perfect, the water a pure free stone, the 
climate unexcelled and the sui'roundings all desirable. 

Decatur, the county site of DeKalb, is six miles nortiieast of 
Atlanta, on the Georgia railroad. Between the two points are 
fourteen daily passenger trains, with every reasonable assurance 
of a "dummy "' or electric road, and hourly trains by January 
next. 

The Georgia railroad has on sale at all stations between Atlanta 
and Covington, to Decatur, commutation school tickets, at greatly 
reduced rates. Passenger trains, in both directions, arrive and 
depart from the station at Decatur, within two hundred yards of 
the Institute, at very convenient hours. 

The accessibility and nearness of Decatur to Atlanta, with its 
system of railroads to every portion of the South, place the In- 
stitute within convenient reach from every section. 

The village has telephone, telegraph and ex})ress offices; three 
churches  Prevsbyteriao, Methodist and Baptist, with resident 
pastors. 

The society is educated, refined and religious, and the founders 
of this school are convinced that the locati(m is almost ideal. 



Agnes Scott Institute. 



13)aildir\c 



The ^lain Buikliug, uow in course of eonstructiou, will, it is 
expected, be ready for occupancy by the opening of the second 
terra. 

It is of brick and granite, of the latest design, with every 
approved modern convenience, having ample class rooms, halls, 
offices, music and art rooms, and sleeping apartments. It will 
be 170 feet in length, 50 feet in depth, three stories in heighth, 
exclusive of basement, and heated and ventilated with the "Rut- 
tan-Smead" system . 

Col. Geo. W. Scott, by whose generous liberality this commo- 
dious building is being erected, has just notified the Trustees 
that he will also build an annex thereto, which will include a 
chapel with a seating capacity of trom three to four hundred. 

As a memorial of Miss Mary Scott, sister of Col. Scott, who, 
prior to her death, spent much of her time in Decatur, always 
taking an active interest in the Decatur Presbyterian Church 
and Sabbath School, this chapel will be named the ''Mary Scott 
Chapel." 

Until the main buildings are ready for occupancy, the build- 
ings now on the premises and used during the past year, will be 
retained and occupied. 

In the event it is needed, the commodious "Walter" resi- 
dence, owned by Mr. F. J. Ansley, situated a very short dis- 
tance from the Institute grounds, has already been secured, and 
will be used for the boarding department, until the new build- 
ings are completed and ready for use. 



10 Agnes Scott Institute. 



(aGtiGfal InformGition. 



Expenses for Gn+ire ^ecir. 

[Forty weeks, or ten scholastic months.] 

Board, Including fuel, lights, furnished room, and Tuition, 
in Primary or Collegiate Course, $185. 00. 

Day Pupils $9.00, $12.00, or $15.00 per Quartpi; according 
to grade. 

Pupils in Boarding Depai'tment will be charged only from the 
time entered, but they caiiiiot be entered for a shorter time than 
one quarter, and no deduction will be made for absence except iu 
case of protracted sickness. 

Board and tuition fees, payable quarterly in advance, or 
monthly in advance, if prefei'red by patrons. 

Gx+fas. 

Instrumental Music, Piano or Organ, per month, $4.00 to 
$5.00, according to advancement. 
Vocal Music, $5.00 per month. 

(Above charges include use of instrument for pi'actice. ) 
Drawing and Crayoning, per mouth, S2.(H). 
Painting, per month, $8.00. 

The above are the only exfra^ charges in this Institution. Latin, 
French, Elocution and Calistheuics, are included in the regular 
course charges. 



Agnes Scott Institute. 11 

Discount. 

When two or more day pupils are entered from the same 
family, a deduetion of fifty cents for each pupil is made from 
the above rates. 

Board and tuition f)r Presbyterian ministers' daughters, 
$150 per annum. 

ISoardin^ DGpar+mGnt I^e^ula+ions. 

Each boarder must furnish two })airs of sheets, two pairs of 
pillow cases, six table napkins, six towels, napkin ring, gossa- 
mer, umbrella and one pair rubber shoes. 

Each article must be marked with the name of the owner. 
Parents will please see to these requirements before their daugh- 
ters leave home. 

Each pupil will pay her own laundry bills by the week or 
mouth. The Matron will engage suitable laundresses. 

Books, stationery, postage and sheet music will be furnished at 
cost at the Institute, for which cash must be paid by the pupil, 
or a deposit made with the Principal. 

Boarders are required to attend services at the Presbyterian 
Church every Sabbath morning, when the weather is not too 
inclement, under the charge of the resident teachers. 

Pupils are required to be punctual at every meal. 

No one wall be excused for absence from breakfast except in 
case of sickness. Perfect neatness in dress is required at this, as 
well as at other meals. 

No young lady is allowed to appear in a wrapper out of her 
chamber. 

No pupil will be allowed to pui'chase any article on credit, 
without written permission from her parents or guardian. The 
amount authorized by them must also be stated, but the making 
of bills under any circumstances is discouraged. 



12 Agness Scott iNsTiTrTE. 

PiH)ils are not allowed to receive calls on the Sal)l)atli, except 
from persons living at a distance, and intending to remain in the 
village only a short time, and then only by written permission 
of parent or gnardiau. 

Pupils are permitted to correspond only with such gentlen\en 
as are especially named by parents. 

Boarders are not allowed to spend the night out of the Insti- 
tute except with parents. 

Pupils are not allowed to carry ink to their chambers, exce])t 
in " non-spilling inkstands." 

At 9:80 o'clock at night young ladies must prepare for bed 
and at 10 o'clock the house must be quiet. 

Indiscriminate novel reading is prohibited. 

No young lady is allowed to leave the grounds without express 
permission, nor to appear on the streets unless accompanied by a 
teacher. 

Visitors will not be received during school and study hours, 
nor the visits of young men at any time, except at the discretion 
of the Principal. 

Young gentlemen coming from the homes of the pupils, are 
not received unless they bring letters of introduction to the 
Principal from parents or guardian. 

Pupils shall not borrow money, jewelry or books, nor wear 
the clothing of others. No exchanging of clothes will be per- 
mitted. 

Extravagance in dress is discouraged. Parents will confer a 
favor by consulting simplicity and economy in the attire of their 
daughters. 

The following violations of the laws of health ai'c |)rohibited: 
Eating imprudently at night; wearing thin, low shoes in cold 
weather; going out without wraps and overshoes; sitting on the 
ground, and promenading out of doors with the head uncovered; 
and the too early removal of flannels or any neglect to j)ut them 
on at the approach of cold weather. 



Agnes Scott Institute. 13 

The Institute' has ample grounds, halls and verandahs, and 
boarders will be required to take sufficient exercise to ])r()nu)te 
health. 

The boarding department will be made a comfortalile home 
for pupils entrusted to the care of the institution. The talile 
will always be supplied with an abundance and variety of whole- 
some, well-cooked food, and every feature of this department, 
under the constant })ersonal supervisicm of the matron, will be 
made to the comfort and happiness of the members of the Insti- 
tute home. 

The rooms of the Institute are comfortably furnished and car- 
peted, and are thoroughly warmed and ventilated. Not exceed- 
ing /o^o' pupils, and this numl)er onh/ in veri/ large rooms, will be 
allowed to ()ccu])y one I'oom, and the occupants of each room are 
required to keep it in neat order. 

When the main building is occupied only two pupils will be 
allowed in one room. 

Should a pupil be sick she will receive the most careful atten- 
tion, and, when necessary, competent medical advice will be 
promptly summoned. 

Parents will be promptly notified of any serious illness. 

No holidays will be announced except ('hristmas day, but 
from time to time during the session, suitable to occasions or 
according to the need of the pupils and the judgment of the fac- 
ulty, unexpected holidays will be given. 

Only the resident lady teachers reside in the Institute build- 
ings with the pupils, and the Principal has entire supervision of 
every department of the institution. The President of the Board 
of Trustees will visit the school and advise with the Principal 
almost daily. 

Parents cannot give their daughters permission t(j do what is 
prohibited, nor to omit what is required by the rules of this insti- 
tution. 

Communications respecting pupils should be made, not thi-ough 
them, but directly to the Principal. 



14 - R Scott Institute. 

(^oursG of tudy. 



The lirauches tauiiht in this Departmeut are, Spelliiia', Read- 
ing, Writing, Compofsition, Mental and Written Arithmetic, 
Grammar, History and Geography. 

The utmost effort is made to ground tlie pupil thoroughly in 
the elementary branches and studies before she is advanced to the 
college grades. 

Two accomplished teachers are employed in ti'aining the 
younger pupils, and in giving careful preparation for tlu'ir future 
advancement. 

A watchful care and motherly interest is at all times given and 
taken in the younger boarding pupils of this department. 



(;oll(^iatG. 



The course of study in this department is distributed into the 
following "schools," each constituting a complete course on the 
subject taught: 

1. School of English. 

2. School of Mathematics. 

o. School of Natural Sciences. 
4. School of Biblical Instruction. 
."). School of History. 
(3. School of Moral Sciences. 
7. School of Latin. 
'S. School of Modern Languages. . 
9. Vocal and Instrumental Music. 
10. Art. 



Agnes Scott Institute. 15 

k1?oo1 of 6n^lisl7. 



TEXT BOOKS. 

Junior.  Higher Lessons in English  Reed and Kellogg ; 
English Analysis. 

Interning latr.  Hart's Rhetoric ; Abbott's How to NVrite 
C'learly. 

Senior.  Taine's English Literature; Longer English Poems 
(Hale's); Shakespeare's Plays; Higher English, Anglo-Saxon 
and Philolou'V. 



)Cl70ol of Ma+l7Gmatics. 



TEXT BOOKS. 

Junior.  Butler's Arithmetic; Wentworth's Elementary Alge- 
bra; Mental Arithmetic. 

Intermediate.  Wentworth's Algebra and Geometry. 

Senior.  Wentworth's Geometry and Trigonometry; Analyti- 
cal Geometry. 



>cl70ol of jslatural Sciences. 



TEXT BOOKS. 



Junior.  Maury's Physical Geography; Easy Lessons in 
Physics. 

Senior.  ^Shepard's Chemistry; Astronomy; Natural Philos- 
ophy. 



16 xIgnes Scott Institute. 

cl]ool of Biblical lnsiractior\. 



TEXT BOOKS. 

Shearer's Bible Course Syllabus; a Bible Dietionai'v; Cole- 
mau's Historical Text-book of Bil)lieal Geography aud au Eug- 
lish Bible  a reference Bible is ])referre(l  a Teacher's Bible is 
better still. 

The course embraces two years, Intermediate aud Senior. 



)Cl70ol of ^isfory. 



TEXT BOOKS. 

Junior.  Scudder's History of the United States; Lancaster's 
History of England. 

Intermediate.  Thalheimer's Medieval and JNIodern History. 

Senior.  Dr. Smith's History of Greece; History of Rome; 
Students' Hume; Swiuton's Outlines of History. 



)Cl70ol of Moral Sciences. 



TEXT BOOKS. 



Junior.  Al)ercrond)ie's Intellectual I^hilosophy ; Alexander's 
Moral Science and Evidences of Christianity. 

Senior.  Haven's Mental Philoso])hy ; Hamilton's Metaphysics; 
Butler's Analogy. 



Agnes Scott Ixstftute. 

S)Cl70ol of batin. 



text books. 

Junior.  Collar and Dauiels' Firt^t Year iu Latin. 

Higher Junior.  Gildersleeve's Primer; Cie.sar. 

Intermediate.  Gildersleeve's Grannnar and Exerci.^es; N^ir^il 
Cicero. 

Senior.  Gildersleeve's Grannnar and Exercises; Livy 
Horace ; Tacitns. 



cl?ool of Modern ban^ua^es. 

FRENCH TEXT BOOKS. 

Junior.  Fasnachts' First Year in French; Historiettes 
Moderues  Fontaine. 

Intermediate.  Fasnachts' Second Year in French ; Readers liy 
various authors. 

Senior.  Fasnacts' Third Year in French ; Racine; ^loliere ; 
Corneille. 

GERMAN. 

Fasnachts' Series; Otto's Readers; Lessing's Minna Von Barn- 
helm; Schiller; Goethe. 



DGpartment of Music 

Superior ad\'autages for the study of ^lusic, both ^"ocal and 
Instrumental, are offered by this Institution. The course is 
thorough, being based upon the studies and Avorks used in the 
best conservatories. 



18 A(tNes Scott Institute. 

The greatest attentiou is paid to the developiueut of a correct 
artistic touch, technique, phrasing, the principles of expression 
and general musical aesthetics in piano playing. 

Vocal culture is also made a specialty, the most approved 
methods being used. 

It is the very earnest desire of the Trustees to make this 
department rank with the best of similar institutions, and to this 
end they will give especial effort. 



(^alisil^Gnics. 

These exercises, now considered an important auxiliary to 
female education and so promotive of health, receive especial 
attentiou, and are made a ])art of the regular course in all 
departments. 



Gxaminaiions. 



The examinations are all written and are held semi-annually. 

No ])upil can be promoted who fails to make the requiivd per- 
centage upon the linal examinations. 

Absence from an examination, except for Providential cause, 
will debar the pupil the privilege of standing it, and consequently 
of advancement to the next class. 



I^GJDOrtS. 

Reports of class standing, attendance, conduct, etc., will be 
impartially prepared and sent to parent* or guardians monthly. 



Agnes 8cott Institute. li) 

Medals. 



Mr. Milton A. CaiuUer, Jr., of Decatur, Ga., oifers a gold 
medal for the pupil iu the C'ollegiate Department receiving the 
highest average for the year iu Mathematics. 

'Sir. C. M. Candler offers a gold medal for the best examina- 
tion on the Bible course. 

The Board of Trustees offer a ^'.<tar medal" to the graduate 
making the highest general average, provided it shall be over 90. 



ISluG bisf. 



On Commencement Day there will be distributed auKjug the 
audience a printed "Blue List," which will contain the names of 
those pupils in each class, in the order of their standing, who 
have attained an average percentage for the year exceeding iH), 
and are promoted with distinction; also those who have attained 
the required average of 80 or more, and are promoted. 

Each pupil thus has an opportunity of showing her work for 
the year. 

This "Blue List" will also contain the names of the graduates, 
medalists, and mention of other distinctions bestowed. 



Diplomas. 

" Certificate>i of graduation" w'ill be given to those pupils who 
complete the course of study prescribed in each school and who 
pass all required examinations, an average of 80 being necessary 
to pass. 

In order to secure a d-ploma of full graduation the j)upil must 



20 A(;XEs tScoTT Ixstitute. 

(^ecui-f ''certificates of (jraduation" iu the following' schools to-\vit : 
(1) English, (2) Mathematics, (o) Natural Sciences, (4) Bible 
Instruction, (5) History, ((i) Moral Sciences, (7) Latin, and (8) 
one modern lano'uao-e. 



\{qk\ Session. 

The Fall Term opens September od, lf>\H). Parents are 
earnestly recpiested to enter their daughters on the fir4 day of 
the term. 



A(;nes Scott Institute. '21 



bist of papils. 



Session 1889-90. 

NAMES. (XASS. 

Austin, Stella Primary  jNIusic. 

Billups, Annie Intermediate. 

Boyd, Addie Primary. 

Boy kin. Belle Collegiate. 

Brown, Estelle Intermediate  Music. 

Brown, Myrtice Primary  Music. 

Candler, Claude Intermediate  Music. 

Candler, Ruth Intermediate. 

Chivers, Bernice Primary. 

Cox, Louise Collegiate. 

Crockett, Pearl Intermediate  Music. 

Crockett, Maude Intermediate  iNIusic. 

Crane, Belle . Intermediate  ^Nlusic. 

Davis, Annie Collegiate. 

Deas, Alice Primary  Music. 

DuBose, Sallie Intermediate. 

DuBose, Loula Intermediate  jNIusic. 

Durham, Lucy Intermediate. 

Elyea, Glenn Music. 

Elyea, Grace Intermediate. 

Fairbanks, Susie Intermediate. 

Fincher, Lizzie Intermediate. 

Goss, Willie Intermediate. 

(toss. May G. Intermediate. 

Green, Anna Intermediate  ]\Iusic. 

Guess, Hattie Intermediate. 

Guesis, Texa. Intermediate. 



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NAMES. CLASS. 

Hammond, Lucille Collegiate. 

Hurst, Loulie Collegiate. 

Hurst, Katie Intermediate. 

Kirkpatrick, Emma Intermediate. 

Lathrop, L-illie Primary. 

Markham, Emma Primary. 

Mead, Helen Collegiate. 

Morgan, Katie Intermediate. 

Morgan, M Collegiate. 

Phillips, Olive Collegiate. 

Pratt, Willie Collegiate. 

Pratt, Emma Primary. 

Ramspeck, Lillian Intel-mediate  Music. 

Ramspeck, Helen Primary  Music. 

Ramspeck, Jean Primary  Music. 

Ramspeck, Evelyn Primary. 

Randall, Augusta Intermediate. 

Sanders, Maude Collegiate. 

Scott, Bessie Collegiate. 

Sexton, Hattie Collegiate. 

Smith, Ella Intermediate. 

Smith, Henrietta Primary. 

Steward, Birdie Collegiate. 

Swanton, Arria Collegiate. 

Swanton, Estelle Intermediate. 

Tanner, Willie Intermediate. 

Whidby , Belle Intermediate. 

White, May Intermediate. 

Wimpey , Grace Collegiate. 

Wimpey, Birdie Primary. 

Winn, Hattie Intermediate. 

Wright , Warner Collegiate  Music. 

Wright, Lula Intermediate. 



Agnes StoTX IxsTnuTE. 2;> 



Rote. 

The following re^^ident small hoys were admitted in the })ri- 
niarv department during the past session, to-wit : 
Crocket, David Donaldson, Donald Gaines, Lewis 

Hendee, Malcolm Mead, Albert Mead, Alfred 

Swanton, Albert. 

N. B.  The Trustees, however , have decided to exclude boys of 
any age during the future ; and the Institute is exclusively for girls.