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they also have the college Library at their disposal. This department is under the direct supervision and control of the President of the college, and with the aid of three teachers, who have been selected with respect to their ability and management of young people, the routine of the school is that of a first class Preparatory School. Primarily; the object of this school is to prepare students for college, and it offers a first-class high school education which is not always accessible at home. Each student receives the personal attention and guidance of the Principal, who resides in the building together with two assistants who have had years of experience in training the young. Levine Hall is indeed one of the finest buildings at our Institution, situated at the foot of College Hill facing Main street, it presents the appearance of an old colonial house, and in fact the intention is to give the students dis- cipline and training similiar to that of a home. Students are not permitted to leave the building at night, and every effort is exerted to discourage all indolent habits. The college being co-educational, naturally the Preparatory School, would be similar. The girls, however, board in the college and are under the direct supervision of the Preceptress. In school they are in charge of the lady assistant. The dormorities are bright and cheerful, each room being occupied by two students. Although both sexes, are educated in this department, the two departments are kept entirely separate, the students meet only in chapel and in the dining hall, with the members of the Faculty, and at all other times they are under sirniliar supervision. The Preparatory Students also have the opportunity to join one of the four Literary Societies of the college, and it is the desire of the Faculty together with the students of the college that they avail themselves of this opportunity, in order that they might get a thorough training in society work. In ath- letic our "Prep" school ranks among the first in the State. In this branch also they have the benefit of the training of the College Physical Director, and also have access to the college gymnasium. The Department of Elocution and Oratory are by no means neglected. One hour is given every Friday to an assembly of the students in Levine Hall, where an exhibition of either Elocution or Oratory is held, the two upper classes being required to recite and read. These recitals, however, alternate with lectures of a pleasing variety and advantages such as few Preparatory Schools afford. These students also have the advantage of the training of the College Instructor in Elocution. In addition to the regular "Prep" faculty, the instructors from the college have special classes in Science. In every respect our Preparatory School ranks among the first in the State. And those unprepared for college will receive an excellent training at Levine Hall. 07