i.e. D270.81 A29 899/1900 * ANNUAL ANNOUNCEMENT OF THE ACADEMY OF RICHMOND COUNTY, GA. 1899-1900. Session Ending June 27, 1900. * AUGUSTA, GA.: Richards & Shaver, Printers, 1899. * ^ v . a. J/. SGa*V* Z9 &. ttryJe-^AU- Obie/-,-* REESE LIBRARY 11 47 0197690 3 n ANNUAL ANNOUNCEMENT OF THE ACADEMY RICHMOND COUNTY, GA 1899-1900. Session Ending June 27, 1900. AUGUSTA, GA. Richards & Shaver, Printers, nftACr ' MWU6TASTATC VJNNW^ 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. / 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 Richmond Academy. 9 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 io Annual Announcement 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 Richmond Academy. i i 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. 12 Annual Announcement 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. Richmond Academy. 13 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. 14 Annual Announcement 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. Richmond Academy. 15 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. 1 6 Annual Announcement 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- Richmond Academy. 17 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. 1 8 Annual Announcement 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. 20 Annual Announcement 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. Richmond Academy. 21 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.