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P. P., Chas. a. Everitt, W. G. SIMMS, JAS. A. Vanwart, C. P. Baker, John A. Owens. :r-:w.~-,. «- * UNION BAPTIST SEMINARY, LANCASTER HEIGHTS, SAINT JOHN, N. B THE NEW INSTITUTION ON LANCASTER HEIGHTS. A SKETCH OF THE;.BUILDING AND ITS SURROUNDINGS. (From the St. John Daily Sun, Jan. 7th, 188S. The Baptist Seminary had its origin in a meeting of the N. B. Baptist Association, held in St. George in July, 1833, when the entire membership of the Baptist Churches in the Province was only about 1,600. It shows their faith in God and in themselves that they at that early date, with so small resources, should undertake so great a work, A committee, composed of Rev. F. W. Miles and Jarvis Ring, was appointed to pre- pare a prospectus of the contemplated institution. In September of the same year the committee called a public meeting at St. John to receive their report. A fter due deliberation, " The Baptist Education Society " was formed and Rev. Joseph Crandall was elected president. Fredericton was chosen as the site of the institution, and building operations were begun before the close of' the year, and completed in 1835. In January, 1836, the Seminary was opened for the reception of pupils, with Rev. F. W. Miles as principal and Mrs. Miles as preceptress. There were 120 students enrolled the first year. For some yeai-s the legislature refused to make the school any giant, but after a brave struggle an annual grant of $1,000 was given. This was increased to $1,200 during the principalship of Rev. J. E. Hopper, and withdrawn during the principalship of Rev. C. Goodspeed. Among the teachers in this school may be mentioned Rev. Charles Tupper, D. D., Jarvis Hartt, A. M., Rev. Charles Spurden, D. D., Rev. A. H. Munro, Rev. Isaiah Wallace, A. M., Rev. G. E. Day, M. D, Rev. J. E. Hopper, D. D., Rev. C. Goodspeed, A. M. In the neighborhood of 2,000 persons received instruction in this school from the time of its opening till it was closed in 1873. In October, 1882, the institution was re-opened in the city of St. John with W. M. Mc Vicar, A. M., principal and Ellen M. Freeman as preceptress. In 1883 a new act of incorporation was secured and the society was reorganized in accordance there- with. May 22nd, 1883. In April, 1884, another act of incorporation was secured, by which, on the 19th of May last, the Free (Christian Baptists of New Brunswick and the Free Baptists of Nova Scotia became joint owners and supporters of the institution. Under this act the school is now working. The society is called the " Union Baptist Education Society," and its Board of Directors are : Hon. A. F. Randolph, Charles Everett, David V. Roberts, John March, F. McFarlane, M. D., 0. N. Skinner, Q. 0., T. S. 2 -* •^ 'Y, ITS. ition, rches elves vork. 'pre- fohn sty" osen leof' lev. nita any iv^as wn ool les ^y, od it V. w e- h f t 1 *- Simms, C. P. Baker, G. E. Foster, M. P., R. E McLeod, T. W. Musgrove, M. D., E. McLeod, M. P. P., Albert Palmer, M. P. P., W. G. Simms, J. A. Vanwart and John A. Owens. The present principal is L. E. Wortman, A. M., and preceptress. Miss Eudora Hilton, who are assisted by a full staff of competent instructors in all departments. CHOOSING THE SITE. The Directors of the Society declined to accept the responsibility of choosing a site for the new institution and accordingly general meetings of the society were held. The inhabitants of St. Martins and Sussex made very generous offers to the society if the site of the new building was located at either of those spots, but it was thought advisable for the ultimate benefit of tha institution that St. John should be the locality. On the 31st July a resolution was passed at a general meeting of the society, fixing the locality of the new institution at St. John or vicinity. Several offers were made to the Directors, but after due consideration they, on the 21st October, 1884, decided to purchase the Jewett property and buildings on Lancaster Heights for the sum of $35,000. Possession of the property is to bo given on the 1st May next, but it is not anticipated that the institution will be removed there until the fall term, which commences about the end of August. The Jewett property originally cost considerably over $100,000, and the society have undoubtedly got a bargain in their purchase. The building has to paid for and the institution maintained out of funds raised by means of the capital stock of the society. Such stock has been placed at $100,000. Each share of stock costs $10. Payments of stock subscriptions may be extended over five years by paying not less than 20 per cent, yearly, so that a person subscribing $50 only need pay $10 a year for five years. THE SEMINARY'S SITUATION. In picturesqueness and natural beauty the surroundings of St. John are hardly excelled on the continent. From Red Head, Mount Pleasant, Fort Howe, the cliffs of Poquiock and the heights of Carleton, views are obtained which visiting artists pro- nounce unrivalled, and which time and again have been transferred to canvas by painters of the highest eminence. But the attractiveness of the places to which reference has been made, especially Mount Pleasant and Lancaster Heights, is hardly less due to art than to nature ; here have been erected many of the finest residences in the Province with surrounding grounds elaborately laid out, and here what the world is pleased to term its culture and refinement finds a centre. From Carleton Heights branch many pleasant highways and byeways. One leads by Greenwood Cemetery through pleasant fields and beautiful beaches to Manawagonish Beach, the counter part of which the writer has never seen except upon the Island of Grand Manan ; another leads to the Martello Tower, which with that at Newport, Rhode Island, are the only structures of the kind in America ; a third leads through the village of Fairville and past the elegant residences of James Manchester, Richard Thompson and many others to Spruce Lake, Musquash and Lepreaux, or through the pleasant avenues of Pisarinco ; another winds among the hills by Spurr Cove, Point Pleasant and Westfield to the charming valley of the Nerepis. The heights of Lancaster, on which the Seminary property occupies a command- ing position, commands a wide land and water view extending over Partridge Island to the shores of Nova Scotia, to Cape Spencer, the shores of the bay from Mispec to Red Head, from Red Head along Courtenay Bay and up the valley towards Sussex, the picturesque shores of Kennebeccasis Bay, the grand scenery of the river, and to the west and south a hundred pleasant homes with their surrounding grounds and their vast back ground of forest. Almost directly in front, the falls pour through their narrow chasm, which is spanned by the Suspension Bridge and soon will be by the Cantilever, which is in course of erection by the Bridge and Railway Extension Co., while nearer at hand lies Navy Island, which was once the headquarters of the 3 -•!• Micmacs and was often trodden, as tradition says, by the feet of the divine Olosoap. Through the harbor the solitary craft of DeMonts adventured in 1604. On the Carleton side of the river and in an almost direct line between the Seminary and Navy Island, LaTour erected his fort in 1634, which, during his absence in 1645, was so bravely defended by Madame LaTour against the attack of Charnisay, who came over from his stronghold at Annapolis intent upon its capture. The tragedy enacted here in the following year is familiar to the minds of all readers of history. Across the harbor from the Seminary, St. John is spread out like a panorama and all its principal public edifices and private residences are brought prominently in view. Many are unaware of the changes that have been wrought in the city during the pafet decade. No city in America of equal population has finer churches, public buildings and private residences than this; its squares are becoming more delightful every year, and its society is noted for its culture and refinement. DESCRIPTION OF THE BUILDING. It was about fifteen years ago that the late E. D. Jewett decided to build a private residence for himself on the land that he owned in Lancaster. The house as subsequently erected was mainly designed by himself. At the commencement of the work an architect was employed, but events transpired which in a very short time compelled him to relinquish his duties, and subsequently Mr. Jewett himself super- intended the whole of the work. So that everything connected with the house should be of first-class character and also to prevent any of the work being improperly or carelessly done, Mr. Jewett determined to have the building erected by the day, and no portion of it was let out on contract. The plan pursued was an expensive one, but where the sole object was to obtain the erection of a building which should be as far as possible faultless, the end Justified the means. As each piece of work was done it was carefully inspected by Mi". Jewett, with the result that the building progressed step by step towards completion without there being any faulty work in the whole construction. The result was that when the house was finished it was one of the best, if not the best, constructed residence in the neighborhood of St. John. This fact is fully demonstrated from the present state of the building, for although it has been constantly in use since it was built it is now in as good condition as it was the day it left the workmen's hands, and time has only served to settle the structure and if pos- sible render it more secure. The building was, as before stated, erected without regard to its cost, and every- thing was done to render it a model of comfort and convenience. In its decorations much artistic taste was displayed, and they are unimpaired to-day. The extraordinary beauty of fresco vork in the reception rooms on the ground floor and in the halls on the first and second floors is one of the first things that strikes a visitor to the building. The residence stands in about four acres of ground directly on the highroad lead- ing from Carleton to Fairville, and on the opposite side of the road are ten acres more of land, which also belongs to the property purchased by the Union Baptist Education Society from the Jewett estate. This second plot has a skating rink built upon it, and several portions of the land are well adapted for lawn tennis and cricket grounds. The residence consists of a three story main building and ell, with coach house and conservatory adjoining. A very large green house and vinery is on the western side of the building, while at the west are most substantial stables. Everything that culti- vation could do to improve the grounds surrounding the house has been accomplished. Stretching down from the house to the main road is a well-kept lawn which is dotted here and there with trees. At the eastern side and in the rear of the building are some well wooded shrubberries. The exterior of the house is very imposing and as it stands some distance back from the roadway the full outlines of its beauties can be easily observed. The whole of the basement of the building is of solid dressed granite down to the foundations. In front of the building the stone has been faced. On *- s on the second 'or the kitchen. 3 easily removed rith it. Adjoin- id leading out of jt. itains two bath cms on this flat, feet. They are >ses, an entrance rom the cold, by iich support the le of heating the ) located in the ay private pipes. i up, and by its i laundry is also and cold water L is supplied with very best descrip- i is carried down on an eminence i square, and it is •mitories for the resident teacher, ooms for potting, en from the fore- ir the purposes of I ■* COURSES OF STUDY. Classical Courbe. This course extends over two years and is designed to give thorough preparation for college or professional work. Literary Course. This course extends over three years, and is intended for those who do not expect to take a college course, but who wish the advantages of a liberal education. Diplomas will be granted upon the completion of the course. Commercial Course. This embraces the ordinary English studies, but special prominence is given to Book-keeping, Penmanship and Commercial Arithmetic. It is designed to meet the wants of those who wish to prepare for commercial pursuits. Teacher's Course. Teachers wishing to prepare for higher Provincial Licenses will find classes suited to their requirements. Instruction in any branch will be given those who do not desire to follow the regular course. The departments of Vocal and Instrumental Music and Painting are fully equipped. Diplomas will be given to students completing a course in either of these subjects. JUNIOR YEAR. first and second terms. Arithmetic, Penmanship, Reading and Spelling, British History, English Grammar, Latin or French, Composition. third and fourth terms. Arithmetic, Algebra, Penmanship, Reading and Spelling, British History, Geo- graphy, English Grammar, Latin or French, Botany, Composition. MIDDLE YEAR. FIRST AND SECOND TERMS. Arithmetic, Algebra, Book-keeping, Physical Geography, Physiology, Ancient History, Latin or French, Greek or German. third and fourth TERMS. Arithmetic, Geometry, Natural Philosophy, Botany, Medieval and Modern History, Rhetoric, Latin or French, Greek or German. SENIOR YEAR. FIRST AND second TERMS. Geometry, English Literature, Moral Philosophy, Chemistry, Latin or French, Greek or German. THIRD AND FOURTH TERMS. Mensuration, Geology, Mental Philosophy, English Literature, Latin or French, Greek or German. Written themes semi-monthly throughout the year. A Daily Record is kept of each pupil's standing in scholarship and deportment. At the end of each quarter reports are sent to parents and guardians. 7 f- -* ^i'-» PRIZES. PriEM are offered for competition in all important branches of atudj. His Worship the Mayor of St. John offers a prise of fiftjr dollars for th* best essay on the subject : " The Employment of Women." •^ '' EXPENSES. Tuition in English Branches $10 00 dbk with Latin or Greek 12 00 da French or German 12 00 Painting and Drawing 8 00 Instrumental Music 10 00 Vocal Music $12 00 to 16 00 da in class. 6 00 For additional information regarding the Institution and rates for Board, ko., appply to the Principal of the Union Baptist Siminart, Saint John, N. B. 8 mh