Columbia Theological Seminary Course Catalog 1890-1891, 1891

CATALOGUE

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THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY

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COLUMBIA, SOUTH CAROLINA.

I890--I89I.

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CATALOGUE

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OFFICERS AND STUDENTS

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THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY

COLUMBIA, SOUTH CAROLINA.

1890--I89I.

COLUMBIA, S. 0.:

WILLIAM SLOANJ3, BOOK AND JOB PRINTER.

1891.

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1891.

February 26th Day of Prayer for Colleges.

May 5th Written Examinations begin.

May 10th Baccalaureate Sermon by Rev. M. D. Hoge, D.D.

May 10th Missionary Address by Rev. W. W. Moore, D.D.

May 12th Board of Directors meets.

May 12th Oral Examinations begin.

May 14th Closing Exercises. Presentation of Certificates,

and Address to Graduating Class.

May 15th Summer Vacation begins.

September 20th Session begins with an address by a member of
the Faculty. Enrolment of Students.

December 24th Christmas Vacation begins.

January 2d Christmas Vacation ends.

ECCLESIASTICAL RELATIONS.

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The Seminary is under the control of Four Synods., viz:
South Carolina, Georgia, Alabama, and South Georgia and
Florida.

BOARD OF DIRECTORS.

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SYNOD OF SOUTH CAROLINA.

Term Expires.

Rev. W. T. THOMPSON, D. D 1893

Rev. A. A. JAMES 1898

Rev. W. W. MILLS 1892

Mr. R. L. McCAUGHRIN 1892

Rev. N. J. HOLMES .1891

Rev. J. G. RICHARDS 1891

SYNOD OF GEORGIA.

Col. M. A. CANDLER 1893

Mr. W. C. SIBLEY 1893

Rev. JAMES STACY, D.D 1892

Rev. H. F. HOYT, D.D 1891

SI NOD OF ALABAMA.

Rev. P. P. WINN 1S93

Mr. JOSEPH HARDIE 1893

Rev. J. H. BRYSON, D.D ...1892

SYNOD OF SOUTH GEORGIA AND FLORIDA.

Rev. J. B. MORTON .1892

Rev. R. Q. WAY 1891

Rev. JAMES STACY, D.D., Newnan, Ga President.

Rev. W. W. MILLS, Camden, S. C ............Secretary.

Mr. W. J. DUFFIE, Columbia, S. C ..Treasurer.

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PACI7LTY.

A ccessus. Exitus.

1828. Thomas Goulding,* D. D,, Professor of Ecclesiastical His-
tory and Church Polity 1834

1831. George Howe,* D. D., LL.D., Professor of Biblical Lit-
erature. 1883

1833. A. W. Leland* D.D. , Professor of Christian Theology. 1856

1836. Charles Colcock Jones,* D.D., Professor of Ecclesiastical

History and Church Polity. 1838

1848. Charles Colcock Jones,* D.D., Professor of Ecclesiastical

History and Church Polity. 1850

1852. Alex. T. McGill* D.D., Professor of Ecclesiastical History

and Church Polity. " 1853

1853. B. M. Palmer, D. D., LL.D., Provisional Instructor in

Ecclesiastical History and Church Polity. 1853

1854. B. M. Palmer, D.D., LL.D., Professor of Ecclesiastical

History and Church Polity. 1856

1856. A. W. Leland,* D.D., Professor of Sacred Rhetoric and

Pastoral Theology. 1871

1856. J. H. Thornwell,* D.D., LL.D., Professor of Didactic and

Polemic Theology. 1862

1857. J. B. Adger, D.D., Professor of Ecclesiastical History and

Church Polity. 1874

1861. James Woodrow, Ph.D., D.D., LL.D., Perkins Professor of

Natural Science in Connection with Revelation. 1880

1867. William S. Plumer,* D.D., LL.D., Professor of Didactic

and Polemic Theology. 1875

1870 Joseph K. Wilson, D.D., Pr.ofessor of Pastoral and Evan-
gelistic Theology and Sacred Rhetoric. 1874

1875. William S. Pltjmer.* D D., LL.D., Professor of Pastoral,

Casuistic and Historic Theology 1880

1876. J. L. Girardeau, D.D., LL.D., Professor of Didactic and

Polemic Theology. 1886

1882. Charles R. Hemphill. D.D., Associate Professor of Bibli-
cal Literature. 1883

1882. Wm. E. Boggs, D.D., Professor of Ecclesiastical History and

Church Polity. . 1885

1883. Cuas. R. Hemphill, D.D., Professor of Biblical Literature. 1885
1885. J as. D. Tadlock, D.D , Professor of Ecclesiastical History

and Church Polity.
1887. John L. Girardeau, D.D., LL.D., Professor of Didactic and
Polemic Theology.

1887. Chas. C. Hersman, D.D., Professor of Biblical Literature. 1888

1888. Francis R. Beattie, Ph.D., D.D., Perkins Professor of

Natural Science in Connection with Revelation, and
Christian Apologetics.
1888. Wm. M. McPheeters, D.D , Professor of Biblical Literature.

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TUTORS IN HEBREW.

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1851. Bazile E. Lanneau* A.M. 1855

1856. James Cohen,* A.M. 1862

1872. Charles R. Hemphill, A.M. 1878

1889- D. J. Brimm, A.B.

* Deceased.

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TERM OF 1890 1891.

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JAMES D. TADLOCK, D.D.,

Professor of Ecclesiastical History and Church Polity, and Chair-
man of the Faculty.

JOHN L. GIRARDEAU, D.D., LL.D.,

Professor of Didactic and Polemic Theology,

FRANCIS R, BEATTIE, Ph.D., D.D.,

Perkins Professor of Natural Science in Connection with Revelation
and Christian Apologetics, and Librarian.

WILLIAM M. McPHEETERS, D.D.

Professor of Biblical Literature, and Clerk of the Faculty.

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Professor of Pastoral Theology and Sacred Rhetoric.

D. J. BRIMM, A.B.,

Tutor in Hebrew,

t The studies of the Chair of Pastoral Theology aad Sacred Rhetoric are taught by the
occupants of other Chairs in addition to their regular instructions.

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STTJDE1TTS.

SENIOR CLASS.

Name. Residence.

Banks, Fitzhugh, (L.I.) Rocky Mt., Miss.

Jacob, James F., (A.B.) Clinton, S. C.

Hamiter, Williams, (Ph.B.) Houston, Miss.

Institution.
Normal College of Tenn
Pres College of S. C.
S.W. Pres. University.

Meily, Richard L.,

Mechanicsburg, Pa. Lafayette College.

White, Willis G, (A.B.) Winnsboro, S. C. S.W. Pres. University.

MIDDLE CLASS.

Name.
Baird, Keynolds P.*
Brannen, Denton W., (A.B.)
Byrd, Samuel C, (A.B.)
Calhoun, John, (A.B.)
Martindale, Chas. 0., (A.B.)
Smith, Newton,
Trenholm, Thomas B.*
Waddell, John M., (A.B.)
Way, Louis T.*

Residence.
Sao Paulo, Brazil.
Atlanta, Ga.
Tylersville, S. C.
Conncllsville Pa.
Columbia, S. C.
Pelham, S. C.
Columbia, S. C.
Princeton, III.
Savannah, Ga.

Institution.
Campinas.

Pres. College of S. C.
Pres. College of S. C.
College of N. J.
University of S. C.

University of S. C.
College of N. J.

Name.
Anderson, Barnwell R.,
Blackburn, Daniel A., (A.B
Bourne, George T., (A.B.)
Jacob, William S., (A.B.)
Kildow, George W.,
Lake, John,*
McGillivary, Malcolm,*
Noland, James H, (A.B.)

JUNIOR CLASS.

Residence.
Laurens, S. C.
,) Columbia, S. C.
Old Town, Va.
Clinton, S. C.
Chattanooga, Tenn.
Columbia ; S. C.
Goderich, Canada.
Columbia, S. C.

Lebanon College.
King College.
Pres. College of S. C.
Central University.
Citadel.

Citadel.

SUMMARY.

Senior Class 5

Middle Class 9

Junior Class 8

Total..... 22

Special.

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REPRESENTA TION.

INSTITUTIONS,

Campinas, Brazil 1

Central University . 1

Charleston Citadel.. 2

King College 1

Lafayette College.. 1

Lebanon College 1

Normal College of Tenn 1

Pres. College of S. C 4

College of N. J.. 2

S. W. Pres. University., 2

University of S. C 2

No College. 4

STATES.

Georgia 2

Illinois 1

Mississippi..... 2

Pennsylvania 2

South Carolina. 11

Tennessee.
Virginia...

Brazil

Canada....

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SESSIONS.

There is but one Session in the Seminary year. The year
commences on the third Monday in September, and ends with
the second Thursday in May.

ADMISSION.

The regular time for admission to the Seminary is in September.
It is very desirable that all Students should be present at the com-
mencement of the year, particularly those entering the Junior Class.

The Seminary is open to Students of every denomination.
Candidates for admission must furnish the Faculty with satisfac-
tory testimonials of being in full communion with some Christian
Church, and of having been regularly educated at some College
or University ; or, in the absence of such testimonials, must satisfy
the Faculty, by examination, that they have made attainments
necessary for the foundation of a course in Theology. . Such
persons, on assenting to the Constitution of the Seminary, are ad-
mitted to the enjoyment of all its privileges.

On entering the Seminary Students are required to assent to the
following declaration: "Deeply impressed with a sense of the
importance of improving in knowledge, prudence, and piety,
preparatory to the gospel ministry, I solemnly promise, in reliance
on divine grace, that I will faithfully and diligently attend to all
the instructions of this Seminary, and that I will conscientiously
and vigilantly observe all the rules and regulations specified in
the Constitution, and also obey all the lawful requisitions, and
readily yield to all the wholesome admonitions, of the Professors
of the Seminary, while I shall continue a member of it."

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COURSE OF STUDY.

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The Regular Course of Study embraces a period of three years,
and covers the several departments of Theological education.

I. BIBLICAL LITERATURE.

This Department will embrace the several topics ordinarily as-
signed to it, viz. : Textual Criticism, Archaeology, General and
Special Introduction, and Exegesis.

Junior Course.
Greek. The Class during this year will be engaged chiefly with
the work of General Introduction to the N. T., the principles of
Textual Criticism, and the study of N. T. Greek Grammar, in con-
nection with which last they will take up a portion of the Gospel by
Mark or by John.

Hebrew. Here the Class will be expected to master Harper's
Introductory Hebrew Method and Manual, and at least so much of
Harper's Elements of Syntax as relates to the verb; in addition to
this, they will tase up the subject of the General Introduction to
the O. T. There will be "Sight-reading" both in Greek and
Hebrew.

Middle Course.
Greek. During this year the Class will study critically the
Epistles to the Galatians, Ephesians, Philippians, and Colossians;
and they will be expected to prepare, from time to time, written
analyses and critical exercises.

Hebrew. The study of Hebrew Syntax will be continued, and
the Class will take up and examine, critically, portions of the Book
of Exodus; and during the latter part of the term they will enter
upon the study of the Prophets Haggai, Zechariah and Malachi.
Here, as in Greek, there will be written analyses and critical
exercises. The "Sight-reading," both in Greek and Hebrew, will
be continued.

Senior Course.
Greek. The Epistle to the Romans and the Pastoral Epistles will
constitute the work of this year. As before, there will be written
analyses and critical exercises.

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Hebrew. -The attention of the Class here will be occupied with
Messianic Prophecy, and a consideration of the principles of
Prophecy in general.

Throughout the entire course great prominence will be given to
the following points, viz: (1) a thorough mastery of the principles
of Etymology and Syntax, both in Greek and Hebrew; (2) the
acquisition of an extensive vocabulary; (3) "Sight-reading;"
(4-) Special Introduction.

A Course in the English Bible.
In connection with the Department of Biblical Literature a course
of Exegetical and Homiletical instruction in the English Bible is
given, for the benefit of such Students as may not have had the
advantage of a full course of instruction in the Languages before
entering the Seminary. Due care will be taken that this shall not be
regarded as a substitute for the regular work in Greek and Hebrew,
nor be allowed to trench upon it. This Class meets twice a week.

II. ECCLESIASTICAL HISTORY AND CHURCH POLITY.

Junior Class. Sacred History, from the Creation through the
Apostolic period.

This history is studied with reference to the progressive unfolding
of the Redemptive scheme, as marked in Covenant and Type.
Attention is given to Ancient Geography, Archaeology, and
Chronology. Practical lessons are drawn from defections and
revivals in the Ancient Church. In conducting the course > text-
books and lectures are combined.

Text-books: First of all the Inspired Scriptures; Sacred History
(Kurtz); Manual of Bible History (Blaikie). Books of Reference :
Josephus, Milman, Stanley, Ewald, Fairbairn, Edwards, and
Humphrey, together with Standard Dictionaries.

Middle Class. History of the Church, from the Apostolic
period to the present time.

In pursuing this line of history, reference is had to the develop-
iment of Theology, of Church Polity and Worship. The effects of
Church and State Alliances are noted. In conducting the study of
ithe class text-books are used, accompanied with free comment and
ilectures on special topics.

Text-books: Alexander and Kurtz. Books of Reference:
Mosheim, Neander, Gieseler, Schaff, Hetherington, D'Aubigne,
and Fisher.

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Senior Class. A brief survey of the sources of the elements
forming the organization of the Presbyterian Church in the United
States, followed by the history of the same r using Gillett as a text-
book. This is followed by a course in Church Polity.

Text-books: "History of the Presbyterian Church"' Gillett.
"The Church of Christ" Bannerman. '-'The Book of Church
Order." Books of Reference: Cunningham, Thornwell, Hodge,
and Gillespie.

III. PASTORAL THEOLOGY AND SACRED RHETORIC.

The three years' course in this Department is supplemented
by Rhetorical Exercises in the Chapel every Wednesday night.
Original speeches are delivered twice a month in the presence of
the Faculty and Students. Searching criticisms are invited from
all present, the purpose of which is to remove blemishes of matter,
manner and style. But, in the debates which alternate with the
declamations, the aim is to cultivate the utmost freedom and readi-
ness of speech in the Students. The management is intrusted to
the Students, one of whom acts as chairman for the occasion, and
the Faculty are represented only by the officer of the week, who
is expected to do no more than correct errors of doctrine or morals
in the arguments advanced.

To this is added a course of instruction in Elocution by a
proficient in the art.

1. Junior Class. Sacred Rhetoric. Text-book: Broadus'
Preparation and Delivery of Sermons. Reference is made to Vinet
and Dabney.

To this is added drill in Reading. The selections are chiefly
made from the Bible and Hymn Book, with criticism by the
instructor.

2. Middle Class. Sacred Rhetoric (completed).
Text-book: Broadus (as above); and reference is made to

Bautain's Art of Extempore Speaking. With this there is a con-
sideration in the class-room of masterpieces of the pulpit. Written
exercises are required for criticism by the teacher.

3. Senior Class. Pastoral Theology (proper).

The subjects embraced in this department are discussed in a
course of lectures.

The composition of sermons is required for criticism by the
teacher during the Senior year.

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In addition to the above courses, attention is given to the exegesis
of the Pastoral Epistles and other portions of the New Testament
bearing on the subjects included under Pastoral Theology.

The Sacraments are taught by the Professor of Church History
and Government.

IV. NATURAL SCIENCE IN CONNECTION WITH REVE-
LATION AND CHRISTIAN APOLOGETICS.

The instruction in this department is given by means of lectures
and recitations. No text-books are prescribed, but books of
reference are recommended. Oral and written exercises are
regularly required in the class-room.

Each year a course of lectures is given to the several classes in
the Seminary. In these courses the ground of Christian Apologetics
is covered in a general way. In all the courses attention is directed
to the scientific aspects of the various topics under discussion ; and
during the Senior year special attention is given to the Relations of
Natural Science and Revelation.

1. Junior Year. The Nature, Scope, Spirit and Aim of Apolo-
getics; the Theory of Knowledge, and the Relations of Knowledge
and Belief; the Nature of the Religious Consciousness and Theistic
Belief; the various theories to explain the Origin of Religion ;
Theistic arguments in detail, and their precise import ; Anti-Theistic
Theories: Atheism, Agnosticism, Positivism, Materialism and
Materialistic Evolution, Pantheism and Idealistic Evolution, Deism,
Socialism, Secularism. Other topics required from time to time in
defence of Christianity will be taken up.

2. Middle Year. Comparative Religion : Islam, Religions of
Egypt, Canaan, Phoenicia, Assyria, Babylon, Greece, Rome, Persia,
India, China, Japan, W. Europe, and Savage Tribes. The Super-
natural in its Historical Manifestation. Revelation as Historical;
Higher Criticism, and false Historical Theories of the Scriptures.
The Miracle : Its Historical Evidence and Import. The Christ of
History: Discussion of false Historical views of Christ and the
Gospel Narratives. The Supernatural in a Kingdom: The Church
historically considered. The Evidences in General; External,
Internal and Experimental.

3. Senior Year. The Connection of Science with Revelation.
Several preliminary questions considered. The field of Scientific
inquiry is reviewed, and the results compared with the Scriptures
at various points of contact. Physics : Matter and Force briefly con-

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sidered. Biology: Nature and Origin of Life. Origin of Species by
the Theory of Descent : Athropology, Relation of Man to the Brute
Creation, the Races of Men, the Unity and Antiquity of the Races,
Man's Primitive Condition, the Pre-Adamite Theory. Geology:
specially in its bearing on Genesis ; The Deluge : Astronomy and
Chronology as they relate to the Bible; Creation and Evolution,

V. DIDACTIC AND POLEMIC THEOLOGY.

The study of Systematic Theology is begun in the Junior year,
and prosecuted through the Middle and Senior years.

The Junior Class is occupied, once a week, with Introductory
Theology, embracing the Definition of Theology and the Method
of its Distribution, the Relation of Theology to Philosophy and
Science, the Source of Theology or the Rule of Faith and Duty, and
the Inspiration of the Scriptures. The text-book used is the first
volume of Hodge's Systematic Theology.

The Middle Class studies the Theology of Natural Religion,
comprising the following topics: the Being of God, Man's Natural
Ignorance of God, Our Knowledge of God, the Names of God, the
Nature and Attributes of God, the Trinity, the Decrees, Creation,
Providence, Angels, Man, the Will of Man in Innocence, Moral
Government, the Covenant of Works and the Principle of Federal
Representation, the Fall, Original Sin, including a full discussion of
the theories touching Hereditary Sin, the State and Nature of Sin,
the Pollution and Guilt of Sin, and the Degrees of Guilt.

The Senior Class studies the Theology of Redemption, con-
sisting of the following topics: Election and Reprobation, Appoint-
ment of the Mediator and Federal Head, the Covenant of Grace,
Qualifications of the Mediator, the Person of Christ, the Mediatorial
Offices, the Mediatorial Estates, Vocation, Grace, Regeneration,
Faith, Justification, Repentance, Adoption, Sanctification, the Moral
Law, Prayer, the Last Things, embracing Death, the State of the
Soul after Death, the Second Advent, the Resurrection of the Dead,
the Final Judgment, Glorification, Future Punishment, including
the consideration of Annihilationism, Future Probationism and
Universalism.

The text-books of the Middle and Senior Classes are the first
volume of Thornwell's Collected Writings, and the three volumes of
Hodge's Systematic Theology. Along with the study of text-books,
lectures, written and unwritten, are freely employed. The Students

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are required to submit, at all meetings of the classes, digested state-
ments, in writing, of what had been gone over in preceding
exercises. Constant reference is had to the Westminster Standards.
The occupant of this Chair delivers, once a week, to the Junior
Class lectures upon Intellectual Philosophy.

FOURTH YEAR'S COURSE.
For those who desire to extend their studies through a longer
term, an additional course is arranged for a Fourth Year.

EXAMINA TIONS.
At the close of each session oral and written examinations are
held upon all the subjects studied during the year. The results of
the written examinations are submitted to the Board for its inspec-
tion, and the oral are held in the presence of the Board. "No
member of the Seminary shall be absent from the examination of
his Class; and, in case of the absence of any Student, he shall be
examined by the Faculty at the commencement of the next term,
and if his examination be not satisfactory he shall be required to
make up the deficiency, otherwise he may not proceed with the
Class."

RELIGIOUS EXERCISES.

Daily prayers, which every Student is required to attend, are
conducted in the morning by a member of the Senior Class, and
in the afternoon by one of the Professors.

Thursday evening is occupied by the Professors in a Conference
before the Students upon personal piety, the best plan and method
of study, and kindred topics; the Students taking part in the devo-
tional exercises.

On Saturday evening a devotional service is held by the Students.

The Society of Inquiry concerning Missions holds two meetings
monthly, and is very useful in creating interest in Foreign Missions,
and gathering information touching the history and present con-
dition of this work.

Opportunities for various kinds of Christian work are afforded,
and practical training can thereby be secured by the Students.

BUILDINGS.
These are neat and commodious. The Central Building is used
for the Library and for Recitations. Law Hall and Simons Hall

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were planned especially for the comfort of the Students. The
rooms are well lighted, well ventilated, and have in each of them
two large closets. Each Student is supplied with bedstead, bedding,
towels, wash-stand, table, chairs and book-shelves.

LIBRARY.

The Library of the Seminary embraces duplicates excluded
about twenty thousand volumes. The choice and extensive library
of the Rev. Thomas Smyth, D.D., of Charleston, was added some
years ago, and more recently, large parts of the libraries of the
Rev. John Douglas, Prof. George Howe, D.D., and S. Beach Jones,
D.D. Besides this, the private libraries of the Professors are acces-
sible to the Students, and the use of the University library is also
extended, by courtesy, to the instructors of the Seminary a collec-
tion of great value, amounting to more than twenty-five thousand
volumes.

A library fund, which has been accumulating, now amounts to
$10,000, the annual income of which is appropriated to the increase
of the library. The opportunity thus exists for furnishing it, to a
limited extent, with recent publications and current periodicals,
American and European.

The Society of Inquiry concerning Missions possesses a valuable
Cabinet, and its Reading-room is supplied with a variety of religious
newspapers.

A fire-proof building is greatly needed for the safety of the
Seminary Library.

Donations to the Library of money and of books and periodicals,
especially such as have been published during the last quarter of a
century, are solicited.

EXPENSES.

No charge is made for Room-rent, Tuition, or use of Library, nor
are there Fees of any kind.

A Boarding Hall in connection with the institution is kept up, at
which suitable board is had for about 11 dollars per calendar month.
The Seminary provides the buildings, kitchen utensils, table-ware,
etc. Donations for the use of the Hall will be gladly received.

Washing can be had at one dollar per month. Books are pur-
chased at a liberal discount, and many of the text-books can be
obtained from the Library.

Travelling expenses of Students, upon first entering the Seminary,
are paid when necessary : and further assistance is given to Students

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from Scholarships, aud from a fund called the Students' Fund, so
far as it will allow.

: LOCATION.

The Seminary is situated in the City of Columbia, the Capital of
South Carolina, the seat of the University and other educational and
public institutions. Columbia has a population of about 17,000, i s
noted for the beauty of its site, its broad and well shaded streets, its
quiet and refined society, and its remarkable healthfulness, especially
its freedom from malaria. The climate is deemed very favorable to
those suffering from bronchial and pulmonary troubles. It is the
centre of several railroads, and is easily accessible from any part of
the United States.

ALUMNI ASSOCIATION.
An Association of the Alumni of the Seminary has been formed,
with the purpose of preserving and strengthening the ties of fellow-
ship, and advancing theological study. The officers elected at the
last meeting were: J. I,. Girardeau, D. D., President; Rev. Thos.
H. Law, Secretary; and Wm. E. Boggs, D.D., Treasurer.

FORM OF BEQUEST.

The Seminary is incorporated by the Legislature of South
Carolina under its original name, and the proper form of a bequest
would be as follows:

"To the Board of Directors of the Theological Seminary of the
Synod of South Carolina and Georgia, to them and their successors,

I give and bequeath the sum of , (or I devise a certain

parcel or tract of land, etc.,) to be applied by them to the uses and
benefit of said Seminary. ' '

Testators will do well to have respect to the laws of the State in
which they reside. The State of South Carolina requires that a last
Will and Testament be signed by the testator in the presence of
three witnesses.

N.B.--The next Term will begin Monday, Sept. 20th, 1891.