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A New Type of Rural School In Montana. 



Denominational Schools. 



The educational institutions of the state are not confined to those supported by 

 the state. There are as well several strong institutions connected with the church 

 organizations which are well supported; well equipped, and are making rapid advance- 

 ment in higher educational work. 



Montana Wesleyan College, located at Helena, is under the auspices of the 

 Methodist Episcopal church. It is a standard college, granting degrees in the 

 liberaL arts course, with other schools of music, commerce and education affiliated. 

 Its work is very thorough under a capable corps of instructors. The school is adding 

 new buildings, the construction of a girls' dormitory an*d home for the president, 

 taking place this year. 



Mount St. Charles College, located at Helena, is under the jurisdiction of the 

 Catholic church. It is exclusively for boys and has a large attendance. It is fast 

 coming to the front as a strong institution, offering work in academy subjects and in 

 the liberal arts department. It has just erected a big new gymnasium on the campus. 



Billings Polytechnic Institute, located at Billings, in southern Montana, does 

 work in the practical courses, aiming to fit students for engineering work. Emphasis 

 is also placed on musical instruction, a new conservatory being built this year. Other 

 buildings are also being constructed and the school is growing rapidly. 



There is a Deaconess school located at Helena under the direction of the 

 Methodist church, where younger children are given a home and an elementary 

 education. There are academies at Helena, Missoula and Great Falls for girls and a 

 boy's high school at Butte, all under the direction of the Catholic church. There 

 are also parochial and boarding schools in different parts of the state. Business 

 colleges and private schools are located in most of the larger cities to fit individuals 

 for immediate work in some particular line. 



