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thirteen, viz : English Language and Literature ; Matliematics ; Natural 

 Science ; History ; Mental and Moral Science ; Lathi Language and 

 Literature; Greek; French; German; Italian; Commercial School; 

 School of Art ; School of Music. 



Three degrees are conferred : Mistress of English Literature ; Mistress 

 of Science ; and Mistress of Arts. 



The session begins in the middle of September. Tuition, including 

 board, lights and fuel, about $200 per year, with extra charges for music, 

 &c. 



The students enjoy the benefit of a library, reading room and public 

 lectures. They have two library societies, a missionary society, and a 

 temperance society. Written and oral examinations are required. 



The government is firm, but mild. 



THE DUE WEST FEMALE COLLEGE (ASSOCIATE REFORMED PRESBYTERIAN). 



This college is located at Due West. Established in 18G0, by a com- 

 pany of citizens, it has been in successful operation ever since. Its first 

 president was the Rev. J. I. Bonner, D. D., who served in this capacity 

 until his death, in the year 1882. The college has its own buildings, 

 constructed substantially of brick, and supplied with all the modefn 

 improvements. Exhibitions are held in the public hall of Erskine Col- 

 lege, but the two institutions have no further connection. The grounds 

 cover seven acres, and are laid out in walks and flower beds, affording 

 opportunities for exercise on the part of the pupils. The college has no 

 endowment. It enjoys patronage from a number of States. By the 

 catalogue of 1881, attendance in the collegiate department was 52; in 

 the academic department, 16 ; in the preparatory department, 60. Du- 

 ring the present year the attendance has nearly been doubled. 



COURSE OF STUDY. 



The course of study is thorough, comprising a Primary Department, 

 an Academic Department, and four Collegiate classes. Especial atten- 

 tion is paid to music. One hour weekly is devoted to sewing, and the 

 Art Department is conducted in the most thorough maimer. 



TERMS : 



Tuition, per term of three months. Primary, $5 ; Academic, $7 ; Colle- 

 giate, §14. Extras from $8 to $15 per term each. No charge for Latin or 

 vocal music. Board, including everything, $3 per week. 



