LA .5 S4-3 5s\ 'S6- jlxn W0!$% ■Bfefei^ f-V- •,iijV,>.<-V -- -.ly^W^H '^'^v. ^, f^ '*« ^%ea, C.V\i«^^":^# y s^ /3 ay; ^^. • PROSPECTUS OF THE % & FOR > 1 : t' » > • It lO) y 1 i or> m A ^? Miss L. A. BUCKMASTER, Principal. Rev. J. H. WARREN, Latin, Moral Science, and Sacred Literature, Mrs. E. a. WARREN, English Depart'inent . Miss MARY L. KETCH AM, Assistant in English Department. Mlle. adI:le parrOt, French and German^ WILHELM SCHRAUBSTADTER, Professor of Vocal and Instrumental Music. Miss MARY M. DOW, Piano and Theory of Music. VIRGIL L. WILLIAMS, Drawing and Painting, GYMNASTICS, by Mlle. PARR6T. 1 S ' '5 ^ > ' % SAN MATEO INSTITUTE. The object of this Institute is to afford to Young Ladies the opportunity of acquiring a practical as well as an accomplished education. LOCAT ION. This Institute is located in the town of San Mateo — a place noted for the beauty of its scenery, and its delightful climate, being equally free from the cold summer winds and fogs of the coast, and the enervating heat of the interior. This place possesses many advantages for such an Institution. Situated on the line of the San Francisco and San Jose Eailroad, it is easy of access from all parts of the State. Being distant but twenty miles from San Francisco, and having railroad and telegraphic communication, it com- mands all the educational resources of the Metropolis; while, at the same time, it is free from those excitements so detrimental to the discipline and progress of students, which are incidental to large towns. BUILDINGS AND GROUNDS. The Grounds include twenty-seven acres, apart of which is covered with Oak and Bay trees, and it is designed to ornament the remainder with gar- dens, pleasure grounds, walks, etc. The Building is a new and commodious edifice, suitable, in its arrange- ments, for all the departments of the Institute, and designed with special reference to the health and comfort of the pupils. ORGAN IZAT ION. The School will be organized in three departments — Preparatory, Aca- demic, and Collegiate. Pupils, on entering, will be classed in the different divisions of these departments, according to their age, capacity and proficiency. In pursuance of the prescribed course of study, no specified time is assigned to any division. Pupils will be advanced as rapidly as possible — each being required to take as many studies as she can thoroughly prepare, without overwork. Spelling ; Reading — Wilson's Readers ; Primary Geography — Allen's ; Intermediate Geography — Warren's ; Elements of Physiology — Hooker's ; Progressive Exercises in English Composition — Quackenbos' ; Object Lessons ; Linear and Map Drawing ; Mental Arithmetic ; Written Arithmetic — Eaton's ; English Grammar ; United States History ; Parley's Universal History ; French — Fasquelle's Introductory ; " Collot's Dialogues ; Latin — Andrews' Lessons ; " " & Stoddard's Grammar. ^atowir fipartm^Jit Embraces pupils who have passed through the Preparatory Department, and those whose proficiency entitles them to the grade. The studies are, in part, a completion of those in the preceding course. English Grammar — Quackenbos' ; U. S. History — Lossing's ; Physiology — Hooker's ; Geography — Ancient and Modern ; Mythology ; Botany ; National Arithmetic — Greenleaf s ; FIRST DIVISION. Intellectual Arithmetic — Greenleaf's; Elementary Algebra — Robinson's ; French — Fasquelle's Grammar; " Elizabeth ou les Exiles de Siberie ; Latin — And. & Stoddard's Grammar ; Andrews' Reader. u SECOND DIVISION. Natural History ; Physical Geography — Warren's Ancient History ; History of England ; English Analysis and Parsing ; Sacred Literature ; National Arithmetic — completed ; Algebra — Robinson's ; Book-Keeping ; French-L'Allemagne — Mme.de St&el " Composition; Latin — Viri Romae. SAN MATEO INSTITUTE. Geography of the Heavens — Mitchell's Burritt's ; Rhetoric — Quackenbos' ; History of Literature — Spaulding's ; Modern History ; Sacred History ; Critical Analysis — Selections ; Domestic Economy ; THIRD DIVISION. Algebra — Robinson's ; Geometry — Davies' Legendre ; Natural Philosophy ; French— Noel et Chapsal's Grammaire " Cinq -Mars, par Alfred de Yigny ; Latin — Virgil ; the ^neid : " Arnold's Latin Composition. This Department is designed to be comprehensive and liberal in its course, and to furnish to females advantages for study and mental culture equal to those obtained in Colleges for the other sex. 3unUix (2nas0, FIRST DIVISION Algebra — completed ; Geometry — completed ; Mineralogy — Dana's ; Chemistry; Botany ; Lectures on History ; Latin — Sallust ; Latin Composition ; French — Composition ; " OEuvres de Racine ; German — "Woodbury's Grammar ; " Grim's Hausmaerchen. SECOND DIVISION Natural Philosophy — Olmstead's ; Natural Theology — Paley's ; Astronomy ; Kames' Elements of Criticism ; Lectures on Natural History ; Lectures on Ancient Literature ; Trigonometry ; Conic Sections ; Rhetoric — Blair's ; Latin — Cicero ; French — Select Readings ; German — Undine ; " Schiller's Wilhelm Tell. SAN MATEO INSTITUTE. &znm Clagg. Geology — Hitchcock's ; Meteorology — Lectures ; Logic — Whately ; Lectures on Physiology ; Lectures on Architecture ; Butler's Analogy ; Mental Science — Havens' ; Moral Science — Hopkins' ; Evidences of Christianity — Lectures ; History of English Literature ; Readings in French and German. In the Academical and Collegiate Course, thorough exercises will be given in Orthography and Elocutionary Reading. For this purpose, different standard authors will be used. PENMANSHIP. — Pupils will receive such instruction that all can acquire a uniform and graceful style in this necessary accomplishment. COMPOSITION. — Much attention will be bestowed upon this Department. Pupils will be exercised in letter-writing, abstracts, etc. Special pains will be taken to secure a pleasing style. Essays, on themes selected by pupil or teacher, will be required, once in two weeks, from all members of the Higher Departments. LATIN LANGUAGE.— This study is introduced, not only as a mental discipline and aid to a thorough knowledge of the English Language, but as a necessary auxiliary to the study of the Natural Sciences. THE MODERN LANGUAGES — for which no extra charges are asked — are made a part of the regular course, not only for their intrinsic worth as literary attainments, but also for their practical utility. Aside from the clearer and sharper discrimination of the beauties and scope of our lan- guage which a knowledge of the French and German affords, the rapidly growing international intercourse of our times demands such a knowledge as essential to a practical as well as a liberal education. What, a few years ago, were merely polite, and therefore optional studies, have now become as necessary as Geography, History, etc. These languages will be taught by native and experienced teachers, and to such a degree of profi- ciency as to enable pupils to read the best authors with ease, and converse with fluency. Spanish will be taught, if desired, and may be substituted for German, in the regular course. Particular attention will lie given to the study of Theory, as well as Practice. In the Piano instruction, much care will be taken in the physi- cal development of the hand, and correct use of the fingers. Selections of Music and Studies will be made from Classical Authors, rather than from the light music of the day. The aim will be to make thorough, independent Musicians, as well as brilliant performers. That pupils may acquire ease and confidence, there will be Rehearsals by the Vocal and Instrumental Classes. VOCAL MUSIC. — This delightful and important branch will be made a study of especial interest. Private lessons in Vocalization, from an accom- plished master, will be given to those who desire — and all pupils of the School will be expected to attend class instruction. IN THE DEPARTMENT OF ART, Such talent will be employed as will develop and cultivate a pure and correct taste. The Studio will be supplied with a choice selection of Studies — Oil and Prints — for the use of pupils. Classes will be instructed in the Ornamental branches. Partial Course of Study. — Young Ladies who do not intend to complete the entire Course, will have the privilege of selecting, with the approval of Guardian and Principal, any branches that are taught. They may also receive instruction in Music, Drawing and Painting, or the Languages, without other connection with the Institute. 10 SAN MATEO INSTITUTE. At the close of each Session there will be an examination, conducted under the supervision of a Board of Examiners, whose recommendation will be necessary to secure the honors of the Institute. In a portion of the classes, written examinations will be required. Diplomas, of two degrees, will be awarded. Upon the recommendation of the Board of Examiners, those who have completed the full Course pre- scribed will be entitled to Diplomas of the first degree ; and those who have finished the Course in the Academic Department, to Diplomas of the second degree. Special Certificates will be given to those who make standard attain- ments in Music, or Drawing and Painting. Education is not alone the amount of knowledge gained or facts learned, but consists, also, in the expansion and strengthening of the natural capa- cities. It will be the aim of the Instructors to develop the mental, moral and physical powers of the pupil; to educate the mind to habits of clear and forcible thought ; to lead the heart to yield obedience to reason and con- science — to make woman an able helper in a life of thought and work. Mental. — The course of instruction is thorough and systematic ; and every valuable improvement in the method of teaching will be adopted. Physical. — As mind can only act usefully through a healthy body, phy- sical education should take precedence. The neglect that has almost uni- versally prevailed in this matter is known in its effects. Exercise is the only means for the development of every power ; but if enjoyment is not derived, the duty is too frequently neglected. To obviate this, a varied course of Dancing, Calisthenic and Gymnastic Exercises will be introduced. Gymnastics have deservedly become very popular, and are considered ; an essential element in school training. This class will be under the charge of an experienced teacher, Mile. Parrot, a graduate of Dr. Lewis' School for Physical Education. SAN MATEO INSTITUTE. 11 MoKAL AND Religiuls. — The School will not be sectarian, and the home religious education of pupils will be respected. The endeavor will be to impress upon the minds of all, a sense of daily and hourly dei)endence upon the Creator — and that the highest aim of life is to approach nearer the Great Teacher. Reading of the Bible, and Worship, will mark the begin- ning and close of each day's exercises. On the Sabbath, all members of the School will attend Public "Worship, and one hour will be devoted to a Bible-class exercise. Government. — It will be the principle of the Government to be kind, but firm — neither austerely harsh, nor weakly indulgent. The manners and personal habits of pupils will be vigilantly watched by all who have charge. A conscientious regard, both for their own and others' rights, will be cultivated in their minds ; and discipline mainly obtained by appeals to their truthfulness and self-respect. To them will be given the responsibility of the daily reports, in recitation and deport- ment, which will form the basis of the reports sent quarterly to parents and guardians. References will be required from strangers, who are candidates for admis- sion. Pupils will be received only for the session, or the part remaining from time of entry. It is expected that pupils will be present at the commence- ment of the session, as the classes will then be organized for the term. The absence of a few days often embarrasses and retards the progress of pupils for weeks. For this reason, ordinarily, absence will not be allowed during the term. 12 SAN MATEO INSTITUTE. J iA'^- Board, Washing, and Tuition in all branches of the Eegular Course — per Session $200 00 EXTRA CHARGES OPTIONAL. Music — Piano Forte per Session Vocal Music — Private Lessons Vocal Music — in Class — (required) Perspective Drawing Linear Drawing — Special Lessons Painting — Oil and Water Colors each PAYMENTS.— All bills for Board, Tuition, etc., will be required in ad- vance, quarterly, at the beginning and middle of each Session. No deduc- tion will be made for absence, unless compelled by unavoidable cause. In such case, one-half the charges will be deducted. If preferred, the usual requirement of bed and table furniture will be supplied, by the payment of an entrance fee of $15 — payable once only. u u .. 50 00 a u ... 10 00 u u .. 25 00 a li ... 20 00 U it, ... 40 00 The Scholastic Year of 1864 will be divided into two Sessions. The first will commence Thursday, January 14th, and close Thursday, June 9th. The second will commence Thursday, July 21st, and close with the Annual Exercises, Wednesday, December 14th. SAN MATEO INSTITUTE. 13 aiiu t0 c^t^tifla LECTURES. — 111 addition to the informal familiar Lectures, on subjects pertaining to the health, manners and duties of Young Ladies, courses of Lectures will be given on Physiology and Natural History. LIBRARY. — Pupils will have access to a well-selec-ted Library, of more than five hundred volumes. A CABINET OF MINERALS, sufficient to afford material aid to stu- dents, is secured. MAPS, CHARTS AND APPARATUS will be supplied, to meet the de- mands of classes. MERIT ROLL. — The reports of the pupils Avill be registered in a book, kept for the purpose. This book will be open, at all times, for inspection, that each pupil and her friends may know her relative standing in her class. TESTIMONIALS will be awarded, according to the Scale of Merit adopted (10, the maximum, or standard), in Attendance, Deportment and Scholarship. Prizes will also be given those who attain the highest pro- ficiency iu Penmanship, Reading and Composition. l^mirfe^ uM 1 Only such regulations will be made as arc indispensable in maintaining the general order and welfare ; — to these implicit obedience will be required. Pupils will not be allowed to leave the grounds unless attended by a Teacher, or responsible friend ; and will receive visits only from those accredited by the Parent, or Guardian, and Principal. A list of correspondents will be required with each pupil, on entering. All letters must be transmitted through the Principal. Pupils must be furnished with an ample supply of seasonable plain clothing, flannels, overshoes, thick walking shoes, and an umbrella. All articles sent to the Laundiy must be marked with the name in full. Each pupil will be allowed fifteen pieces per week. A portion of time will be allotted to plain sewing, netting, etc., and pupils will be required to keep their clothing in repair, under the direction of a Teacher. 14 SAN MATEO INSTITUTE, Teit Books, Stationery, Music, Artists' Materials, etc., can be purchased at the Institute, at San Francisco prices. No bills can be contracted by pupils. It is preferred that a sum sufficient to meet the probable necessary expenditures be deposited with the Prin- cipal ; and must be, if the responsibility of the matter is entrusted to her. Pupils should be supplied with an English Dictionary, and an Ancient and a Modern Atlas. It is desirable that they bring any regular text books, historical and standard poetical works they may have. No miscellaneous books will be allowed among the students, unless sub- mitted to and approved by the Principal. One evening in each week will be devoted to conversation, music, and wholesome amusement. That pupils may have the benefit of social train- ing, receptions will occasionally be given, when select invitations will be extended to friends and patrons. In the arrangement of both the Academic and the Domestic Departments, it is hoped to combine the advantages of a home education with those of a SchooL Each pupil will be, at once, received and regarded as one of a family — and, by the number of teachers employed, there will be such divi- sion of labor that attention can be given to peculiarities of disposition, and each receive the especial discipline and timely sympathy she may require, and, at the same time, have the benefit of the interchange of ideas, and friendly collision of mind in class. In the School are daily occasions for the exercise of every principle of action and duty that will be called for in the relations of life. Parents, and all interested in Education, are cordially invited to visit the School, and be present at the regular recitations, whenever it may be convenient. Communications respecting the School may be addressed to the Principal. ntxinK!^^ u (( II u Hon. S. J. Field, San Francisco. Rev. J. A. Benton, Rev. T. Starr King, Mark Brumagim, J. P. Dyer, Hon. W. "\Y. Cope, Sacramento. Rev. Wm. H. Hill, " Paul Morrill, " A. B. Nixon, M. D., " Hon. S. B. McKee, Oakland. Rev. E. B. Walsworth, " Rev. I. H. Brayton, Rev. Chas. E. Rich, 0. Harvey, M. D., Placerville. John Kirk, " Hon. Wm, H. Parks, Yuba City. Hon. D. W. C. Gaskill, Forbestown. D. W. C. Rice, M. D., Marysville. B. P. Avery, u u E. H. Holden, M. D., Stockton. A. T. McClure, M. D., Redwood City, Robert Watt, Grass Valley. Thos. J. Findley, " Dr. J. R. Crandall, Auburn. C. A. Tuttle, Esq., " Hon. A. A. Sargent, Nevada. E. W. Smith, Esq., " Gen. V. E. Howard, Los Angeles. Rev. W. C. Pond, Downieville. Samuel D. Hill, " Hon, G. Oulton, Siskiyou Co. Rev. F. S. Rising, Virginia, X. T. Hon. Chas. Lindley, " " N. A. H. Ball, Gold Hill, N. T. John H. Atchison, Washoe City, N. T. Hon. C. Cole, Santa Cru?. B. C. Whiting, Esq., Monterey. u a. fi.. p^ '^ /ru.*-'/ JP THIS BOOK IS DUE ON THE LAST DATE STAMPED BELOW AN INITIAL FINE OF 25 CENTS WILL BE ASSESSED FOR FAILURE TO RETURN THIS BOOK ON THE DATE DUE. THE PENALTY WILL INCREASE TO SO CENTS ON THE FOURTH DAY AND TO $1.00 ON THE SEVENTH DAY OVERDUE. ■< ^ •!:)';:? 1 1 LD 21-95m-7,'37 •'!^ «*, Gaylord Bros. Makers Syracuse, N. Y. PAT. JAN. 21, 1908 47n2G UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA LIBRARY