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ANNUAL ANNOUNCEMENT

OF THE

ACADEMY

OF

RICHMOND COUNTY, GA.

1899-1900.

Session Ending June 27, 1900.

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1899.

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ANNUAL ANNOUNCEMENT

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ACADEMY

RICHMOND COUNTY, GA

1899-1900.

Session Ending June 27, 1900.

AUGUSTA, GA.
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DATES OF ELECTION OF THE PRESIDENTS OF THE

BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE ACADEMY

OF RICHMOND COUNTY.

WILLIAM GLASSCOCK March 15, 1788

GEORGE WALTON December, 30, 1793

GEORGE WALKER March 26, 1804

JOHN MURRAY December 28, 1805

NICHOLAS WARE December 30, 1809

FREEMAN WALKER December, 20, 1824

EDWARD F. CAMPBELL November, 27, 1827

ALEX. CUNNINGHAM December, 28, 1836

Wm. W. HOLT November 25, 1841

JAMES W. DAVIES December 12, 1842

ROBERT WALTON July 11, 1845

EDWARD THOMAS July 22, 1847

LOUIS A. DUGAS June 29, 1850

FRANK H. MILLER February 1, 1882

DeSAUSSURE FORD, M. D January 18, 1888

PRESENT BOARD OF TRUSTEES ELECTED.

DeSAUSSURE FORD, M. D., President.

Elected Trustee, May 10, 1869.
Elected President of Board, January 18, 18S8.

HON. JOSEPH B. GUMMING, July 18, 1S71.

FRANK H. MILLER, Esq., July 9, 1S74.

THOMAS B. PHINIZY, M. D., January 28, 1882.

Wm. H. CRANE, Esq., October 22, 1887.

C. G. GOODRICH, Esq., July 6, 1894.

W. H. T. WAEKER, Esq., July 6, 1894. 1

BOYKIN WRIGHT, Esq., July 6, 1894. %

Wm. H. CRANE, Esq Secretary

Wm. K. MILLER, Esq Treasurer.

INSTRUCTORS 1899-J900.

C. H. WTTHROW, University of Virginia,

PRINCIPAL,

Instructor in Languages (English, French, German, Spanish, Latin

and Creek).

GEO. P. BUTLER, University op Georgia,

Instructor in Mathematics, Natural Science, Military Tactics and

A thirties.

JOHN L. IRVINE, Jr., Hampden-Sidney College,

Instructor in Language and Mathematics.

W. R. HOUSTON, Hampden-Sidney College,
Instructor in English and Elocution.

I,. J. HENRY,
Instructor in Stenography and Typewriting.

CALENDAR FOR SESSION J899-J900.

1899.

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SESSION BEGINS Monday, October md.

THANKSGIVING HOLIDAYS Thursday and Friday

November ffi 1 "* ar "1 TWpm hpr y^
CHRISTMAS HOLIDAYS BEGIN Monday, December m*T if *

1900.

SCHOOL DUTIES RESUMED &iggjm, January 2nd

lee's birthday 1 mr^nr~ m smmrrrr&\

SECOND TERM BEGINS "QfrrfZgoJt, February 1st

WASHINGTON'S BIRTHDAY TrfuR^M&^ebruary 22nd

GOOD FRIDAY ^j .' ^prilj Tjtli

MEMORIAL DAY ?auS^kpril 26th

SESSION CLOSES Tuesday, June tftfrJL f^

Richmond Academy.

1899.

HONORS AND PRIZES.

SENIOR CLASS.

J. A. W. Harper. 4. I. H. Blasingame.

2. 0. D. Davenport, Jr. 5. F. E. Mashburn.

3, Alex. Beaver.

Declaim er's Prize.
Alex. Beaver.

English Prize
A. \V. Harper.

Prize for Best Paper on Constitution.
A. W. Harper.

Prize^ Offered the Graduating and Post-Graduate Classes for the

Best Work in English Composition During the Session.

W. P. Lamar.

Prize offered by the Ladies of the Augusta Chapter of the Daughters
of the Confederacy, for the Best Paper on the Causes of
the Civil War.
1. Rodney 8. Cohen. 2. Alex. Beaver.

Annual Announcement

ROLL OF PUPILS 1898-99.

Post-Graduates 3 .

Name. Parent or Guardian. Residence.

Cohen, R. S C H Cohen Augusta

Lamar, W. P J. R. Lamar Augusta

Walker, H. McL W. H. T. Walker Augusta

Senior Class 17.

Bailie, James Rev. Geo. W. Walker Augusta

Beaver, Alex Alex. Beaver Augusta

Bell. Harry J. F. Bell Augusta

Blacker, Joseph Joseph S. Blacker Augusta

Blasingame, I. H O. H. Blasingame Augusta

Bowe, Robert F W. F. Bowe Augusta

Cranston, W.J J. H. Cranston Augusta

Davenport, C. L., Jr . C. L. Davenport .Augusta

Dicks, L. G J. J. Dicks . Augusta

Hackett, A. G W. J. Hackett '.'. Augusta

Harper, A. W Mrs. S. W. Harper Augusta

Mashburn, F. E Rev. J. H. Mashburn Augusta

Moye, G W. B. Daniel Augusta

Robertson, J. R J. L. Robertson Augusta

Spencer, Lvle Rev. F. P. Spencer '.Augusta

Sledge, C. B P. R. Sledge Augusta

Stafford, T. H., Jr T. H. Stafford Augusta

Junior Class 22.

Raker, H. J Mrs. A. H. Baker Augusta

Balk, W. F C. J. T. Balk Augusta

Boykin, Rhodes W. C. Boykin Augusta

Bracey, H Mrs. A. K. Bracey Augusta

Carter, J. B., Jr J. B Carter Augusta

Chadwick. C. R R. H. Chadwick Langley, S. C.

Dicks, J. Monroe A. P. Dicks Augusta

Evans, George W. C. Jones Augusta

Hammond, C. R T. T. Hammond Augusta

Hull, J. M., Jr Dr. J. M.Hull Augusta

Martin, L. F A. E. Martin Bon Air

McCann, M. L J. S. McCann, Jr Augusta

McCleskey. D. D L. L. McCleskey Augusta

Meyer, C. G Mrs. M. Meyer Augusta

Miegel, R. E A. H. Miegel Augusta

Miller, M Joseph Miller '. Augusta

Miller, W. K., Jr W. K. Miller Augusta

Parker, J. O W. M. Parker Augusta

Prontaut, A. B J. H. Prontaut Augusta

Stulb, B. F A. W. Rtulb Augusta

Wall, H. M B. C. Wall Augusta

Wilkins, H. W., Jr H. W. Wilkins. Augusta

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Sophomore Class 38.

Hume. Parent or Guardian. Residence.

Brinson, P. P A. C. Brinson Augusta

Butler, J. R W. H. H. Butler North Augusta, 8. C.

( 'hafee, J. J Mrs. N. G. Chafee Augusta

Dorsey, A G. R Dorsey Augusta

Edwards, G. W T. E. Edwards Augusta

England, CO Rev. S. R. England Augusta

Fargo, W. D G. J. Fargo Augusta

Fraser, J. C D Fraser Augusta

(Jay, Simmons Self. , Augusta

( ieiirken, F., Jr F. Gebrken Augusta

Getzen, T. W J. H. Getzen Hamburg, S. ( '.

Hargroves, L. W F. B. Hargroves. Augusta

Hatcher, W L. V. Hatcher Augusta

Hayes, E C. Hayes Augusta

Johnston, J. A M. L. Johnston Augusta

Jones, H.H W. H. Jones Augusta

King, G. P., Jr G. P. King Augusta

Leaser, H. B S. Lesser Augusta

Lombard, A. O R. O. Lombard Augusta

Lowe, F. A B. T. Lowe Augusta

Lyeth, L. W J. W. Lyeth .' *. .Augusta

Miller, Z. D F. J. Miller Augusta

Milligan, K. W J. H. Milligan Augusta

Moore, H. W . J. W. Moore Augusta

Morris, A. K , G. F. liroadhurst Augusta

Parker, G. \V Mrs. S. C. Parker Augusta

Plunket, P. W..... Rev. J. T. Plunket, D. D Augusta

Pimly, A Mrs. P. J. Berokman's Augusta

Robertson, A. Dell J. L Robertson Augusta

Sheats, H. G T. L. Sheats A ugusta

Sibley, G. R Mrs. ( i. R. Sibley Augusta

Tarver, T. < i Dr. F. E. Tarver Augusta

Thomas, 1'. 11 A. Thomas Augusta

Weinges, J. C, Jr J. C. Weinges Augusta

Wellington, E J. H. Wellington Augusta

Williams, F. E. Mrs. Williams Augusta

Willis, R. B J. F. Willis Augusta

Wright, J. C J. D. Wright Augusta

Freshman Class 47.

Bush, D. C W. B. Turner Augusta

Daly, J. P Jas. Daly Augusta

Beane, F. E F. E. Beane Augusta

Beaver, A. T S. A. Beaver Augusta

Branch, Barrington C T. P. Branch Augusta

Brinson, J A. C. Brinson Augusta

Bruker, E J. H. Bruker Augusta

Buxton, A. E J. L. Buxton Augusta

Caswell, T. D Mrs. T. D. Caswell Augusta

Curry, W. I Mrs. W. I. Curry Augusta

Davidson, D. T W. T. Davidson Augusta

DeWeen, C. A M. J. DeWeen Augusta

Doremus, C E Miss < ieorgia Estes Augusta

Dunbar, Stiles H W. M. Dunbar Augusta

Ellis, Franklin A. Ellis Augusta

Ford, A. C F. G. Ford Augusta

Frambes, P. W Henry Frambes Augusta

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Freshman Class Continued.

Name. Parent or Guardian. Residence.

Gallagher, Hugh Col. Hugh Gallagher Augusta

Hankiusou, R. L J. C. Hankinson Augusta

Heffernan, John .L J. HefFernan Augusta

Howard, O. W Col. Guy Howard Augusta

Hull, F. L Dr. J. M. Hull Augusta

Jackson, A. G A. G. Jackson Augusta

Lambert, J John Lambert Augusta

Lambert, C John Lambert Augusta

Lee, Arthur T. F. Lee Augusta

Levy, C. I A . W. Levy Augusta

Livingstone, W. E J. W. Livingstone Augusta

Luke, E H. Luke Augusta

Murdaugh, Mortimer J. P. Murdaugh. Varneville, S. C.

McMillin, F. R C. C. McMillin Augusta

Page, B. G J. S. Page Augusta

Pilcher, L E. B. Pilcher Augusta

Piatt, J. C J. A. Piatt Augusta

Quillian, Clifford Dr. A. C. Quillian Augusta

Reab, Lawrence L. A. R. Reab Augusta

Rossignol, H. P Mrs. H. P. Rossignol Augusta

Sally, M. G Dr. O. B. Sally Angusta

Sherman, Geo A. G. Sherman Augusta

Stelling, E. D F. H. Stelling Augusta

Thomas, L. A L. A. Thomas, Jr Augusta

Uhl, H. F.... G. W. Uhl Augusta

Walker, F. T W. H. T. Walker Augusta

Weathersbee, Benj Mrs. M. E. Weathersbee Augusta

Weathersbee, Ransey Mrs. M. E. Weathersbee Augusta

Wilcox, J. T J. T Wilcox Augusta

Wilson, F. W J. W. Moore Augusta

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ANNUAL ANNOUNCEMENT

A N D

REGULATION!

OF THE

ACADEMY OF RICHMOND COUNTY, GA

YJ7HK ONE HUNDRED AND SEVENTEENTH Annual Ses-
i- sion of the Academy of Richmond County will be opened for
the reception of pupils on the second day of October, 1899.

Arrangement of Classes.
The pupils shall be formed into four separate classes, corres-
ponding with the four years of study. The new pupils shall consti-
tute the Freshman Class, those of the second year the Sophomore
Class, those of the third year the Junior Class, and those of the
fourth year the Senior Class.

Age of Entrance.

Applicants must be over thirteen years of age/rmless excepted
by the Educational Committee on request of the Principal/ and must
be sufficiently advanced in their studies to pass a preliminary exam
ination by the teachers in the Classical and English Departments.
The Daily Session.

The school hour will extend from half-past eight to half-past
two, and according to the requirements and numbers of the classes.

A Four Years Curriculum.

A course of study at the Academy embraces a period of four
years. The pupil not passing satisfactorily through any class will
be required to pass a second tim, through the same class.
New Pupils to Promise to Obey Regulations.

New pupils will have such portions of these Regulations as
apply to themselves read to them, and to these they will be individ-
ually required to promise obedience.

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Seats and Desks.

Each pupil will have a seat and desk assigned to him, and he
will be expected to keep it in good order, and will not leave it in
study hours without permission.

Pupils Must Have Enough Work to Keep Them Occupied During

the School Hour.

Every pupil must have sufficient to occupy his time in school
hours. Idleness in the school room cannot be permitted; neither
will a pupil be allowed to return home before the bell rings for dis-
mission, except in an extraordinary case. It would be greatly to
the advantage of the pupils generally if the parents would give
notice as to what business or profession their sons will be expected
to follow, and allow the Faculty to select their studies accordingly.
Also, to enter them at the opening of the session.

Co-Operation of Parents.

Parents are earnestly requested to co-operate with the teachers,
for without their countenance and aid but little can be done. It is
a great damage to their sons to be too readily excused from study
or attendance, as they are thus caused to fall behind their classmates
and acquire habits of inefficiency which lower them in their own
estimation, and, if so reared, they will never do justice to their
capabilities, nor become valuable members of society.

Parents to Give Notice of the Withdrawal of their Sons.

Parents will confer a favor if they will give due notice of the
intended withdrawal of their sons from the Academy.

Visiting by Friends.
Friends of the pupils are requested not to call on them during
school hours, as in each instance it draws off the attention of the
pupils from their studies; if necessary to communicate with them,
it would be preferable to do so in writing.

The Principal Alone May Discontinue a Study.
A pupil will not be permitted to discontinue a study without the
consent of the Principal, and upon request of a parent.
Pupils Neglectful in their Studies.
When pupils are habitually neglectful in their studies, and will
not be reclaimed, their parents will be requested to withdraw them
from the Academy.

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Punctuality.

Pupils are required to be punctual; if absent or tardy, a written
excuse will be required from the parent, which excuses will be
returned to the parent in the monthly report.

Pupils Not to Leave the Grounds.

Pupils will not leave the Academy grounds during recess, or
at any time from 9 a. m. to 2 p. m., without express permission
from a teacher.

Pupils Not to Communicate with Each Other.

During study hours and at recitation pupils are required as far
as practicable to abstain from conversing, or any other means of
communicating with each other, without special permission from
their teacher.

Tobacco Forbidden.

Tobacco is not to be used at the Academy, and soiling of the
floors will not be permitted.

Defacing Walls or Buildings.

Marking on the walls or other parts of the buildings, or in any
way defacing the same, or the desks or seats, is absolutely prohibited ;
it is in violation of the City Ordinance, which will be strictly
enforced.

Pupils May Appeal.
If a pupil shall consider himself wronged by a teacher, or by a
pupil, he will have the privilege of appealing first to the Principal
and then to the Board of Trustees through the Educational Com-
mittee.

Making a Noise.

Playing, running through the halls and rooms, and making a
noise are not permitted within the Academy buildings at any time.

Premonitory Bell.
The bell will be tapped five minutes before the time of move-
ment of the classes, in all cases.

Recess.

There will be a recess of twenty minutes each day, at such
hour as the Principal may elect.

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Excuses.

Excuses from recitation can be granted only by a teacher. If
a cadet is absent from a recitation by reason of sickness, or other
cause, he will be required to make it good at the discretion of the
teacher.

Pupils to Write Their Names in School Books.

Pupils will write their names on the title page of each of their
school books. No second-hand book will be purchased for use at
the Academy in which this portion of the title page shall have been
torn out.

Tuition Fees.

The charge for tuition being very small, it will in no case be
refunded ; neither will any amount less than the full fee be received
for a portion of a session.

Penalties for Misconduct.

These will consist of :

i. Reprimand by teacher.

2. Iyoss of recess recreation.

3. Requiring the pupil to return to his studies in the afternoon.

4. Requiring the pupil to return on Saturdays.

5. Reprimand by the Faculty.

6. Suspension.
Requesting parents to withdraw their sons.
Dismission.
Corporal punishment is a feature of the Academy, but

will be resorted to only when necessary.

10. When a pupil is required by his teacher to return on
Saturdays, and fails to do so, he will be deprived of recreation for
one week, and shall return each afternoon for the same period.
Requiring pupils to return in the afternoon to their studies, or on
Saturdays for misconduct, is judged an essential part of the discip-
line of the Institution.

Pupils Who Leave Before the Annual Examinations.

Pupils who shall leave the Academy before the close of the
Academic year will not be permitted to enter a higher class at the
next session until they shall have passed a satisfactory examination.

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Military Department. /jT

This feature of the Academy, having been satisfactory, the
Board of Trustees will be continued. *^

The unifonnwill be determined by Maj. Geo. P. Butler, com-
mandant of Cadets, each cadet to pay for his uniform, but he can
select his own tailor to make the suit, subject to approval of Major
Butler.

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COURSE OF STUDY.

Admission.

Applicants for Admission will be received on written examina-
tion.

i. To be admitted to the Freshman Class, they must pass a
satisfactory examination in Common and Decimal Fractions, and
will be required to spell and read well,

2. To be admitted to the Sophomore Class, they must pass a
satisfactory examination in Well's Academic Arithmetic, as far as
Mensuration, and in Latin, as far as the Conjugations, besides
giving satisfactory evidence of fitness in English studies.

No applicant will be admitted to a higher class than the Fresh-
man without undergoing satisfactory examinations in writing in all
branches of study embraced in the lower classes.

No Diploma will be issued to any pupil who has not passed
over the course of studies prescribed for the Senior Class, but a Cer-
tificate of Proficiency will be granted for satisfactory attainments in
the class last attended.

Conditions of admission will be rigidly adhered to, and patrons
will not be allowed to take part in the work of classification; this
will be done by teachers alone. Any pupil giving satisfactory evi-
dence, by written examination, of fitness for a higher class will at
once be admitted to that class.

First Year*

Well's Academic Arithmetic, as far as Latitude and Longitude.
Latin Grammar begun. Eggleston's U. S. History for first half of
term, and Montgomery's English history for second half. Frye's
Complete Geography. Reed and Kellogg's Graded Lessons in
English with special exercises in Analysis. Frequent exercises in
Dictation, Composition and Declamation.

Second Year.

Arithmetic. Algebra (Well's) begun. Maury's Physical
Geography. Latin Grammar and Viri Illustres Romae. Mont-
gomery's Edglish History for first half term and Montgomery's
French history during last half. Reed and Kellogg's Graded Les-

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sons in English completed and the Higher Lessons begun, supple-
mented by special exercises. Hawthorne's Short Stories, read as a
basis of work in Composition. Frequent exercises in Dictation,
Composition and Declamation.

Third Year.

Arithmetic continued. Algebra continued. First four books
of Geometry. Physiology and Hygiene (Martin's.) In Latin;
Viri Illustres Romae and Caesar, with frequent written exercises.
Greek (Goodwin's, and Modern Languages) (French and German),
begun (Woman's Series). Reed & Kellogg's Higher Lessons in
English completed. Longfellow's Evangeline and Gulliver's
Travels read as a basis of study in Rhetoric and Composition.
Frequent exercises in Dictation, Composition and Declamation.

Fourth Year.

Geometry completed and Plain Tii^uuuuiL t^ i (Well's). Well's
Higher Algebra completed. Physics (Carhart & Chute). Greek
and Modern Languages continued. In Latin : Prose Composition
and the later Latin authors. Painter's Introduction to English
Literature, with frequent reviews and exercises in Rhetoric and
Syntactical Analysis.

During the last year there will be frequent written exercises
and reviews in arithmetic. The English exercises will be continued
throughout the entire course, and will be adapted to the degree of
advancement of the pupil from the simplest exercises in Orthog-
raphy to the study of English Literature.

Stenography and Typewriting.

Stenography and Typewriting will be taught under competent
instructors. This department has been successfully conducted for
three years and will receive special attention during the next term.

No extra charge is made for this instruction, but admission to
the class will be confined to members of the Senior and Junior
Classes. A few members of the Sophomore Class may be admitted,
however, by special permission of the principal.

The class meets three afternoons each week; Mondays, Wed-
nesdays and Fridays, at three-thirty o'clock.

Pupils absent from three consecutive lessons, or frequently ab-
sent, will be dropped from the class or retired to the next lower
grade.

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The Ben Pitman system of Stenography is taught, and the
Remington Typewriter used.

This department is presided over by Mr. L. J. Henry, who has
had twelve years experience as a practical Stenographer.

The Instructors and the Board of Trustees of the Academy,
will use their influence to secure employment for competent pupils,
but this assistance will only be given where they attend the full
term, and stand a satisfactory examination at close of the session.

Physical Geography and Declamation.

One afternoon in each month will be devoted to a review oj Physi-
cal and Political Geography in the fust and second classes, and oin to
practice in Declamation.

Mechanical Drawing and Surveying. tfjAsMJ

A ^efog fc ivr course in Mechanical Drawing will be offe re d by
the Instructor in Mathematics, also a short course in Plane Survey-
ing for pupils who have studied Trigonometry.

Apparatus.

The Academy has a fine Telescope, Human Skeleton and other
appliances for Teaching ; and, besides these a complete set of ap-
paratus in the Scientific Department.

Reports.

A record will be kept of the value of the pupil's daily recita-
tions in all branches of study, and a report of these will be made
monthly. Patrons are requested to inspect these reports carefully
and to make diligent inquiry into the causes of low grading. Such
a course will greatly tend to stimulate the pupil.

Examinations.

Written examinations are held semi-annually at the Academy
in all the branches of study.

The examinations are offered with the conditions attached that
each cadet of the first class will be expected to sign the following
pledge :

"I hereby certify on my honor that I have given no assistance
on this examination and that I have received none from any source

Richmond Academy. 19

whatsoever," or, if declining to sign, be required to stand an oral
examination before the whole class.

There shall be kept a register of each recitation, day by day,
of each class, and upon examination thereof as well as the semi-
annual written examinations, it will be determined as to the stand-
ing of each student.

The policy of the Academy is of reliance on the honor of the
cadets. If any satisfactory evidence is submitted to the Faculty
of a breach of the pledge given, or of conduct unbecoming a cadet,
the Faculty will take action, but in all cases of dismissal, will first
lay the evidence thereof before the committee on Education for
their approval.

These will be given in each class for/excellence in English
studies, and will embrace the following points :

The best Spelling exercise.

The best Reading exercise.

The best Dictation exercise. \

The best Original Composition.

These will be valued equally and to the pupil securing the best
aggregate the prize will bv awarded. \

In the Senior Class an Unabridged Lexicon is the prize.

In the other classes the prizes will be useful books.

One or more prizes for Declamation will be offered in each class.

In the Senior Class a prize will be awarded the pupil showing
the best knowledge of the Constitution of the United States.

Board.

Persons from a distance" desiring to enter pupils can obtain
board in good families at reasonable rates by addressing the Principal.

Diplomas.

Whenever a pupil in good' standing in the highest class leaves
the Academy, whether he intends applying for admission into a
college class or not, he will be granted a certificate stating in what
studies he has passed a satisfactory examination.

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Fees.

For term of four months and a half, including both the Scien-
tific and Classical and English Departments :

Scholars from Augusta and Richmond Count}' $ 7 50

Scholars from other Counties 20 00

Tuition fees for the first Half Term are due on or before the
first day of November ; for the second Half Term, on or before the
first day of March.

ALL PUPILS WHOSE TUITION FEES HAVE NOT BEEN
PAID BEFORE THE ABOVE MENTIONED DATES WILL BE
SUSPENDED WITHOUT FURTHER NOTICE UNTIL FULL
SETTLEMENT IS MADE.

For further information, address,

Principal Richmond Academy,

Augusta, Georgia.

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The Academy of Richmond County

Was endowed by the State of Georgia and claims to be the next
oldest institution in the United States after Harvard of Massachu-
setts, William and Mary of Virginia, Yale of Connecticut, and
Princeton of New Jersey.

By the Constitution of February 5th, 1777, it was provided,
"That schools shall be erected in each county and supported at the
general expense of the State, "as the Legislature shall thereafter
point out and direct. Pursuant thereto, on the 31st day of July,
1783, the Legislature of Georgia passed an act laying out the to\jm
of Augusta, and for other purposes, which act, after appointing
commissioners for the purpose, recited, "That a Seminary of Learn-
ing is greatly necessar)' for the instruction of our youth, and ought
to be one of the first objects of attention after the promotion of
religion," and enacted, " That after the commissioners have
reserved one of the first lots for the building of a church or house
of worship to the divine Being, by whose blessings the Independ-
ence of the United States has been established, and certain other
reservations for public uses, that the proceeds of the sales of lots
should be vested in the commissioners as Trustees for the purpose
of erecting an Academy or "Seminary of Learning."

This purpose was carried into effect in 1785, and from that date
until the present time the Academy has been in continuous and
successful operation, save and except when used for hospital pur-
poses by the Confederate authorities during the late war and the
period of its subsequent retention by the Federal authorities.

Vacancies in the Board of Trustees were filled from time to
time by the legislature until 1816, when this power was vested in
the Trustees themselves by legislative act.