This school is located at Bergen Point, New Jersey, within a half hour's ride from New York, with which it connects by numerous trains daily. The town possesses great beauty of scenery, a healthy climate and a renfined surrounding. The locality is free from fever and ague, the buildings and grounds are ample, attractive and homelike affording every facility for outdoor exercise, safe bathing, etc. The course of study is thorough and complete. Numerous lectures on important and interesting subjects are arranged for the benefit of the students throughout the term. The very highest references given. (see p. 35) Teachers: Col. CHAS. J. WRIGHT, A.M. (Hobart College', Mathematics, Drawing, Gymnastics, Military Tactics; ROBERT DONALD, A.M. (Union College), English Language and Literature, History, Elocution, Composition; Maj. W. A. FLINT, Geography, Penmanship, Natural Sciences, Vocal Music, Military Tactics; JAMES G. RODGER, A.B. (Yale, Classics, Natural Sciences; JAS. A. VOLKER, A.M. (Manhattan College). Modern Languages, Vocal Music: Mrs. W. A. FLINT, Instrumental Music; J. N. TILDEN, M. D., Hygiene and Physiology; FREDERICK DENNSTADT, Dancing. A first class school offering thorough instruction, strict discipline, four courses of study, handsome buildings, ample grounds, complete gymnasium, healthful and beautiful location and a pleasant home for $400 per year with no extras except instrumental music. Illustrated Circular of 51 pages, free upon application to the principals (See p. 57) Col. CHAS. J. WRIGHT, A.M., ROBERT DONALD, A.M., The plan of the Jackson Military Institute is framed with judicious reference to the best culture of the pupils, imparting to them a thorough preparation for business or admission to College and the Military or Naval Academy. The locality in which the school is situated, is unsurpassed in all respects as the most desirable one for a Boarding School. The Buildings and Grounds are ample, well-shaded, attractive, and home-like. The Sleeping Apartments, for the most part, are arranged for two pupils each, and all the beds are furnished with patent springs and hair mattresses. The School Rooms are commodious, well-ventilated, and supplied with furniture adapted to the greatest comfort and health of the pupils. English Department; Classical Department; Business Department; Department of Telegraphy. Special Merits: Thorough and careful instruction in all the branches taught; due attention to physical training and to military drill; paternal care and discipline; cultivation of moral and religious character. Terms: For board, ordinary washing and mending, bed and bedding, fuel, gas, and tuition in all the English branches and the Classics, per school year, $400.00. |