reached by a line of steam railway from that city, over which trains run hourly during the day and early night. It was founded in 1830, and chartered by the general assembly in 1836. August 20, 1840, it was empowered by Pope Gregory XVI, to grant degrees in philosophy and theology.

The college was established by the catholics, and is under the control of the "Society of Jesus," and its directors, officers and professors all belong to that ancient order. The public worship of the college is that of the catholic religion, but pupils of other denominations are received, if willing to conform to the exterior exercises of worship.

The college is built on rising ground, and at an elevation of one hundred and fifty feet above the sea level. It enjoys a constantly refreshing breeze, which renders its situation both. agreeable and healthy. The surrounding woods afford the most pleasant summer walks. A never failing spring at the foot of the hill, and within the college grounds, furnishes an abundant and lasting supply of water to a beautiful pond, where students may safely enjoy the beneficial exercise of swimming.

The college is governed by a board of trustees. The faculty is able and extensive. The plan of instruction is established on a large scale, and is calculated to suit not only the wants, but the progress of society. It consists of three principle courses, preparatory, classical and commercial. The first is completed in one year, the second in six years, and the third in four years. Bookkeeping, penmanship, French, German, Spanish and Italian, form separate courses, the last four being at the option of parents.

The

The age of admission is from nine to fifteen years. terms per session of ten months are: entrance fee, first year only $15.00, board, tuition, washing, bed and bedding, $300.00 medical fees, $14.00.

Students of the sixth classical year, and of the third and fourth commercial years, pay $10.00 for the philosophical apparatus and supply of chemicals. Graduation fees, $10.00.

Drawing and music extra.

Vacation at college for students too distant from home, $80.00.

The session begins in September and ends in June.

There are several societies, religious, literary and musical, connected with the college, over each of which some member of the faculty presides.

There are two literary societies, the senior and the junior. They have for their object "the cultivation of eloquence by means of debates, dramatic readings and declamation."

The philharmonic societies are two in number, and are also called senior and junior.

Besides the societies named, there are the college orchestra, the college choir, the billiard room association, and the reading room association, each under the direction of an officer of the college.

The college is one of the oldest and best known institutions of learning in the State; and beyond the State, in Louisana, Mexico, the island of Cuba, and in Central and South America, it is probably better known than any other college in the United States.

The number of students during the session ending June, 1892, was 168.

The roll of alumni of the college comprises some of the most distinguished names of the country, in all the walks of life.

For catalogue and full information, address the President, at Spring Hill, Ala.

TUSKALOOSA FEMALE COLLEGE.

This college, located at Tuskaloosa, Alabama, and now (1892) in its thirty-second session, and seventeenth session ' under its present management, is a private institution, its property being owned by its president, Mr. Alonzo Hill, a graduate of the University of Virginia, and an educator of great experience and ability.

The institution relies for patronage solely upon the superior character of the advantages offered. It is not under the auspices of any religious denomination and has no board of trustees.

The main college building is a commodious, convenient and handsome edifice. Connected with this building, by covered

galleries, are the sohool buildings, consisting of college, primary, art and calisthenic halls, laboratory, recitation and music. rooms, all well ventilated, easily warmed, and supplied with the necessary furniture and apparatus. The rooms of the pupils are carpeted and handsomely and comfortably furnished.

The college park, tastefully laid off in winding walks and ornamented with trees, shrubbery and flowers, is a most attractive place for exercise and recreation. A beautiful summer house crowns an artificial mound in the center, and the grass-carpeted lawns are supplied with rustic benches and

seats.

A splendid system of water works has recently been constructed in the city, and the college buildings are now supplied throughout with an abundance of purest water. Bath rooms,

with hot and cold water, and other conveniences, have been added.

The music department is supplied with two organs and twenty excellent pianos, most of which are new and of superior make.

The philosophical and chemical apparatus are sufficient to illustrate with experiments the various branches in these departments. The supply of apparatus has received large and valuable additions during the past year. The classes in astronomy have the use of the university observatory.

The college has a large and valuable collection of minerals, rocks and fossils.

The art department is supplied with a kiln, and with statues, models, studies, photographic instruments and apparatus, etc., to which additions are constantly made.

The calisthenic hall is supplied with all necessary appa

ratus.

A carefully selected library, containing about 3,000 volumes among which are many valuable works of reference, is open to pupils.

Pupils are received as members of the president's family, and their welfare and happiness are carefully guarded.

Pupils, non-residents of Tuskaloosa, are required to board in [the college, unless by special arrangement with the president.

The college is non-denominational, and pupils attend, under