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THE SUNDAY OREGOXIAN, PORTLAND, JULY 28, 1913. 5 PRACTICAL EDUCATION IS BIG ASSET OF PULLMAN Washington State College Faculty Points With Pride to Fact That Theory And Practical Experiment Go Together in Institution. THE state college of Washington, situated at Pullman. Wash., baa accomplished much during the past years toward fitting the young men and women of the state to go Into the world with practical ideas of the vari ous branches of work In which they Intend to be active. Theory is supplemented by practical experiment. In the courses of study of fered, making It possible for the grad uates to enter Into active work with a shorter period of practical apprentice ship than would be otherwise required. In the laboratories of the college students labor over the comparison of plants, fitting themselves to aid the Government in exterminating the in jurious weeds of the country and in propagating the good plants. The young man with his microscope makes a careful study of Insect pests, gain ing a practical training that makes him worth thousands of dollars a year when he is ready to go out into active work. In the shops the students build ma chinery and gain a first hand knowl edge of its composition. When they leave college they are not "book en gineers." They have the theory inT deed, but with It they have the prac tice which makes It possible for them to put into effect their theoretical knowledge. In the chemical department theoret leal training: is followed by practical work. Tests of milk are made. Young women In the department of domestic science study the different constituents of food, preparing themselves for sci entific and effective work in tne luture. The department of English in the Washington State College la one of the most thorough in the West, for it is held that the man who Is to be el ficient "all around" must have a thor ough grasp of the English language. Education, modern languages, history, economics and many other branches make the college not only a good sci entific school but also a well equipped school of liberal arts. Th Washington State College has one of the best equipped libraries of the Northwest and a special course is added to the curriculum to enable the students to understand how they may best profit by its advantages. Among new courses that have lately been added are practical courses for steam and gas engineers, machinists, electricians and automobile engineers. These are very practical in their na ture and have entrance requirements lower than the regular college standard that prevails for the other departments of the college. Belmont School Figures Anions Nine Famous Boys Preparatory Institution la Cal ifornia Maintains Sturdy Character That Caused It to Be Singled Ont Tears Ago. A few years ago one of Boston"s old est and best publishing houses Issued a book that was of interest alike to parents and educators, entitled Some Famous Schools." The schools that were to appear in the book were, se lected by a man especially informed re garding the best preparatory schools throughout the country, and only those schools appeared In the book, and none of them contributed towards Its publi cation. Its publication was, therefore. wholly freed from any question of its being an advertising scheme. Nine schools were selected. Most of them, as a matter of course, were New England schools. But one, in fact the only one west of thei Missis sippi River, was the Belmont School at Belmont. California. This school not only offers to prepare boys for the best colleges and schools of science, but it is sending them to Harvard, the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Yale and other Eastern and Middle Western Institutions of the first rank. Indeed, Harvard stands third in the number of graduates entering col lege from Belmont School, the Uni versity of California and Stanford Uni versity ranking first and second. Graduates of the school are admitted on recommendation, without examina tion, ta the University of California. Stanford University, and to such East ern and Middle West institutions as ad mit on recommendation. The fact that the school sends to Harvard. the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Yale and other institu tions that only admit applicants who successfully pass very severe examina tions is a sufficient guarantee of its scholarship. Now. while scholarship -is important. the kind of a school home that a school offers, and the general school morale are still more important. The reader has but to send for a Belmont School catalogue to see from its illustrations what a beautiful school home it offers, and If he will notice that the school is not even within call of the diversions and temptations of any town or city for Belmont la still but a country vil lage he will appreciate what attrac tive buildings, beautiful surroundings, and a wholesome environment the school offers. This school recognizes the need of and amply provides through its athlet ics and its social life for. such let-ups as relieve school life from the tedium that Is always a danger. And just now the school has taken a step that every boy, and doubtless every parent, will heartily approve, for It is to have ready as soon after the opening of the term In August as it can be completed, a superb swimming tank. It is to be 75x32 feet, and eight feet in depth at one end and three feet at the other, and is to be housed In a most attractive cement-covered building of the mission style of architecture. A cut and a full description of the finish of the tank may be had by addressing the Head Master, Belmont School, Belmont, California. In a talk with the Head Master, while he recognized the excellence of some of our northern institutions, yet he was inclined to emphasize the fact that it Is of great value to a bo" to be sent away to a good schoolr Te he will be put upon his mett'o and learn how to give and take, and make his way with his fellows. Indeed, he thinks that part of a boy's education Is quite as Important as any other, and sometimes even more important. He hopes then to see at Belmont a fair representation of the best of the sturdy boys of the Northwest boys who will both add tone to the scholar ship and morale of the school and so help It fully to retain its rank among our famous schools, and who will at the same time appropriate for them selves In their fullness the splendid advantages which the school offers. SCHOOL TO OPEX OCTOBER 15 Gillespie Institution Offers Coarse In Teachers and Speaker. The Fall term for regular class work In the Gillespie School of Expression, at S34 Morrison street, in this city, will open October IS. This school offers a two-year course of instruction for teacners. readers and public speakers. If so desired this may be supplemented with a two-year post gcaduate course in the same school. leading up to a fully accredited dl nloma. The Gillespie School of Expression is under the management of Principal Emma W. Gillespie, who Is assisted by several able Instructors. The course covers every detail of elocutionary and dramatic work. In studio and open recitals the students are given ample opportunity for developing the poise and confidence necessary for successful appearance in public performances. Individual Instruction for such as desire it Is offered in addition to the class work and may be arranged either with the principal or with her assistants. ST. MARY'S IS OLDEST IJT STATE Local School Founded in 1850 It Educates Young Women. St. Mary's Academy, founded In Port land In 1850. lays claim to the distinc tion of being the oldest private school in the State of Oregon. Its 64th schol astic year will begin September t. It was incorporated as an academy in 1868 and as a college In 1893. It Is under the direction of the Sis ters of the Holy Names of Jesus and Mary and is an Institution devoted to the education of young women. The courses offered in the institution are are very comprehensive. Including i collegiate, academic, commercial, do mestic science, elementary and fine arts departments. Collegiate degrees and academic degrees are conferred or courses are afforded which lead up to entrance into other advanced institu tions of learning. SXELL SEMINARY TO OPEN SOON Berkeley Girls' Academy Offers Ex cellcnt Pre-preparatory Courses. The Autumn term in the Snell sem inary for girls. In Berkeley, California, will begin Aug. 7 and close Dec. 20. The Spring term extends from Jan. 8. 1913 to May 17. The courses offered are pre-preparatory and academic and an excellent course In the fine arts is afforded. A faculty ' of 22, headed by Mrs. Edna Snell Poulson. Is In charge. In the history of the Snell seminary students from all parts of the country have been numbered on Its roll, and Its alumnae roster Includes many women who have since become prominent In various pursuits In the United States and other countries. Many Excellent Preparatory Schools. Washington and California rank high among the Pacific Coast states in the number and strength of Its pre paratory schoola and academies. Be sides the larger colleges and universi ties there are half a dozen young women's schools, military academies and preparatory schools that are doing excellent work In preparation of stu dents for entrance into the advanced schools of the Coast. Among these are Gonzaga University, conducted by the Jesuit Fathers at Spokane; Castillejo School for Girls, at Palo Alto. Califor nia; Mount Tamalpais Military Acad emy at San Rafael: Manzanlta Hall, a boys' school, and Miss Harker's School for Girls, at Palo Alto. One of the Eastern preparatory schools that draws a large attendance from the West Is the Mercersburg Academy for boys. In Mercersburg, Pa. - (1 THE J. K. GILL CO. PORTLAND, OREGON BOOKSELLERS and STATIONERS We Carry the Largest Stock of Educational, Miscellaneous and Library Books 1 in the Northwest DEPOSITORY FOR Allyn & Bacon American Book Co. D. Appleton & Co. Atkinson, Mentzer & Grover P. Blakiston 's Son & Co. Bobbs-Merriil Co. Century Co. Poub & Co. Educational Publishing Co. Ginn & Co. Goodyear-Marshall Publishing Co. Greeer Publishing: Co. D. a Heath & Co. Henry Holt & Co. Houghton, Mifflin & Co. J. B. Lippineott Co. Little, Brown & Co. Longmans, Green Sc Co. DEPOSITORY FOR Lyons & Carnahan The Macmillan Co. G. & C. Merriam Co. Chas. E. Merrill Co. Kewson & Co. Oxford University Press Phonographic Institute Co. The Prang Company Public School Publishing Co. Rand, McXallv & Co. H. M. Rowe Co. B; H. Sanborn & Co. W. B. Saunders & Co. Scott, Foresman & Co. Charles Scribner's Sons Silver, Burdett & Co. University of Chicago Press TV. H. Wheeler & Co. World Book Co. COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY PORTLAND - OREGON Catholic Boarding and Day School for Young Men and Boys -OFFERS- COLLEGIATE COFBSES la English, Classics, History and Economics. PREPARATORY COURSES In Civil. Mining and Electrical Engineering, Science, Architecture, English, Classics, History and Economics. COMMERCIAL COURSES for All Desirous of a Thorough Preparation for Business. Grammar Grade Subjects Taught to Boys Over Eleven. If Tou Intend Sending- Your Son to School Columbia University Holds Out for Your Consideration: THE HIGH STANDARD OF HER COURSES mmw A FACULTY OF SPECIALISTS "Jk A SYSTEM OF DISCIPLIE Which Develops a Strong- Moral Character and Makes the Young Man a Conscientious and Upright, as Well as an Intelligent Citizen. Superb Location on the Willamette. ElKhtr Acres of Campus. The Lara-eat Coliseum In the Northwest. Excellent Board and AH the Care of a Good Home. Christie Hall, the Now College Dormitory, Is Thoroughly Modern In every appointment. Primte room Accommodations In This Build ing: Will Be Open to One Hundred and Forty Students. NEXT TERM BEGINS SEPTEMBER 10, 1912. Send for Catalogues, Rates, Etc., to REV. JOSEPH J. GALLAGHER, C. S. C, President ft t it w5 - ter i LAW DEPARTMENT UNIVERSITY OF OREGON PORTLAND, OREGON Tall term opens Soptember 17, 1912. Course of three years, leading to degree of IX. B. and embracing 20 branches of the law, including moot court and debate work. Candidates prepared especially for admission to bar. Faculty of seventeen instructors. Located in heart of city. h Adjacent to courts. For catalogue giving entrance requirements and full information, address T WALTER GILLARD, Secretary 214 Central BIdg., Portland, Oregon UNIVERSITY OF OREGON DEPARTMENT OF MEDICINE Chartered by the Regents 1S87. TWENTY-SIXTH ANNUAL SESSION OPENS OCTOBER 7, 1813. P1IDDIPIIIISM A course of four UUJIIIIUULUIIJ years' duration of eight months each, leading to the degree of Doctor of Medicine. REQUIREMENTS OF ADMISSION A successfully completed four year high-school course; and, in addition, one year of college work, embracing- biology, chem istry, physics and a modern for eign language- (preferably Ger man). LABORATORY FACILITIES $7; facilities for practical technical training in the department of anatomy, physiology, pathology and bacteriology, chemistry and pharmacology under special instructors. CLINICAL ADVANTAGES : city hospitals, including Good Samaritan, St. Vincent's and the Multnomah Hospital, offer excel lent facilities for clinical teach ing; and the Portland free dis pensary Is conducted under the auspices of this college, in af filiation with the People's Insti tute, and the Visiting Nurses' Association. The classes are di vided into small groups, with a view to more individual instruc tion. Opportunities lor intern ships are offered in the various hospitals at the time of graduation. FOR CATALOGUE AND PARTICULARS ADDRESS DR. KENNETH A. J. MACKENZIE, DEAN. MEDICAL DEPARTMENT. UNIVERSITY OF OREGON, TWENTY-THIRD AND LOVEJOY 8TS., PORTLAND, OR. UNIVERSITY OF OREGON EUGENE FALL SESSION OPENS TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 17, 1912 Courses in LIBERAL AETS, including the groups of LANGUAGES and LITERATURE ; NATURAL SCIENCES ; HISTORY, POLITICAL , and SOCIAL SCIENCES; PHILOSOPHY, MATHEMATICS and EDUCATION, leading to the Bachelor's- degree; and special courses preparatory to LAW, MEDICINE, COMMERCE and JOUR NALISM. Courses in CIVIL, ELECTRICAL' and CHEMICAL, leading to the de gree Bachelor of Science; and five-year courses leading to the ad vanced degree of Engineer. Courses in the School of Education, preparatory to HIGH SCHOOL TEACHING, PRINCIPALSHIPS and SUPERLNTENDENCIES, leading to the Bachelor's degree, and covering the teaching of ENG LISH, HISTORYMATHEMATICS, LANGUAGES, S CI E N C E, GYMNASTICS, and MUSIC. Courses in School of Music leading to the Teacher's Certificate or the degree Bachelor of Music, covering work in PIANO, VOICE, VIOLIN, THEORY and HARMONY. For General Catalogue and Full Information Address THE REGISTRAR University of Oregon Eugene, Oregon DeKoven Hall An Ideal Home School for Manly Boys SITUATED on beautiful Lake Steilacoom, eight miles south of Tacoma. College Preparatory; special instruction in languages. Individual at tention given each student. References required. Just enough military drill and athletics to promote discipline and health. Homelike grounds, modern build ings, purest water, wholesome food. Fall term opens September 12. Visit the school. Write for catalogue. Address D. S. PULFORD, Principal So. Tacoma, Wash. Or information may be gained by applying at - The Oregonian office. BELMONT SCHOOL FOR BOYS BELMONT, CAL (Twenty-five miles south of San Francisco.) Is trying, and we believe successfully try ins;, to do for the moral, the intellectual and the phys ical welfare of its boys what thoughtful parents most wish to have done. Contributive to tnls end are the location of the school, removed from the temptations and distractions of town or cltv, the fineness of its climate, the excellence of Its build ings and other equipment, and the beauty and ex tent of Its grounds, with the wide range of foot hills surrounding; them. We are glad to have our patrons and graduates consulted. For catalogue and other specific information address the Head Master. W. T. REID, (Harvard) Head Master GILBERT N. BRINK, (Pomona) AsL Head Mater State College of Washington P U L L M AN :: WASHINGTON ENOCH A. BRYAN, A. M., LL. D., President An institution devoted to the interests of the people of Washington Twenty-five Different Branches Maintained Engineering Agriculture Architecture LIBERAL ARTS All Sciences, Home Economics, Pharmacy, Veterinary Science A two-year course for Steam and Gas Engineers, Machinists, Elec tricians and Automobile Engineers Elocution Music Art Write Frank T. Barnard, Registrar, for free illustrated booklets and catalogues INVESTIGATE our METHODS and FACILITIES and you will be convinced of our SUPERIORITY CHRISTIAN BROTHERS BUSINESS COLLEGE PORTLAND, OREGON COURSES: Preparatory, Intermedi ate, Grammar and Business College Courses. Complete Gymnasium and Athletic Fields. The Business Class for young men forms a separate depart ment. Terms reasonable. Studies re sumed Sept. 3d. For further particu lars apply to Brother V. Andrew, F. S. C, President t Helens 5all ; Portland, Oregon. Resident and Day School for Girls under cara of Sisters of Sr. John Baptist (Episcopal). Collegiate, Ac ademic and Elementary departments. Music. Art. El ocution, Gymnasium. (Resident pupils must be over 14 years of age and well recommended. The number Is limited to fifty. Application should be made early.) Address Tbe Sister Superior, Office St. Helena Hall, Portland, Oregon. annuity-. J 1 l: Conducted for Girls by the Sisters of the Holy Names of Jesus and Mary Refined, moral. Intellectual and practical tralnlnjr in Music, Art and Womanly Accomplishments. Complete tirade, Academic and Collegiate Courses. Commercial, Domestia Science and Elocution departments. Resident and Day Students. No interference in matters of re ligion. Write for announcement de scribing school and outlining studies. School reopens September 3d. Address Sister Superior, St. Mary's Academy, J'urtland, Or. ITCHCOCK 1 MILITARY f ACADEMY 1 BAN RAFAEL, CAL. Accredliefl; Government Detail: Sep arate Rooms; Large Campus; Gymna st Lin; Indoor Rifle flange; Annual Mil itary Encampment. Thirty-fifth year begins August 10, 1912. Catalogue on application. Principals REX W. 6HEREK 0. J. HALLE Y, San Rafael, CaL 7fl