graduated from the academic department regular classes in these courses-Higher English, Latin and Scientific, and College preparatory. The Board of Education consist of three members, W. S. L. Frear, C. T. Bachus, and Dr. Frank L. Hoxie. The faculty are as follows: Arthur M. Seekle (Hamilton, A. B.,) principal; Miss Nellie L. Larmon (Friend's Academy), preceptress; Miss Rose N. Yawger (Oswego Normal and Friend's Academy), assistant; Miss Sarah T. McPeck (Oswego Normal), principal primary department; Miss Rilla A. Yawger (Geneseo Normal and Friend's Academy); Miss Lizzie C. Beardsley (Union Springs High School); Mrs. Susan Y. Abbot, vocal music.

Friends'

Academy.

Friends' Academy *, or as it is commonly known, Oakwood Seminary, was established in 1858 and incorporated by the Regents in 1860. It is conducted under the auspices of the New York Yearly Meeting of Friends (orthodox). The school is a large brick building valued at about $23,ooo, and is situated on high ground immediately above the village. This building was erected in 1848 and has been enlarged, until now it is three times the original size. A large oak grove adjoining affords a place of recreation for the students. The library comprises several hundred volumes, and the chemical,

The writer is indebted to Prof. Charles H. Jones for the loan of the accompanying cut.

philosophical, and optical apparatus, including an astronomical telescope valued at $500, is very complete.

This school is well patronized by Friends throughout the country as well as by students of other denominations and has had since its organization, 204 graduates, while hundreds of others have enjoyed its advantages.

The present faculty are Charles H. Jones, F.N.U., principal; Luella H. Thorne, A.B., Bryn Mawr, preceptress; R. H. Cronk, B. S.; Lizzie H. Hazeltine, Glen Seminary; Mattie S. Meserve, Oak Grove Seminary; John H. Moore, Rochester Business University; Emma Palmer, Vassar Institute.

We quote from the catalogue as follows: "It is the design of this institution to meet the increasing demand of the day for a thorough, practical business education; and to afford facilities for pursuing a more extended course. Special attention is given to preparing young men and women for successful teachers. All discipline should have in view the future, as well as the present good of the pupil. Every effort will be made, therefore, to render those that come under our care self-governing, thus preparing them for lives of usefulness and honor. The value of a liberal education, either to its possessor or to the world, depends upon the use to which it is put. For this reason the development of true Chris

tian manhood and womanhood is considered to be of the first importance. Everything connected with this institution had reference to securing this desirable result."

In view of the above statement of its design and effort, it is not surprising that the graduates of this school are remarkable for having occupied honorable positions. A large portion of them have here received the stimulus which impelled them to seek a college education. Many of them-about 50-are, or have been, successful teachers, a few are physicians, lawyers, and a large number are ministers.

The buildings formerly occupied by Howland College are now used for a Sanitarium under the management of F. D. Pierce, M.D., whose acknowledged skill has attracted many sufferers to this place.

This institution is in a very prosperous condition and ranks as one of the first of its kind in the State.

The Sanitarium building, represented in the cut, is built in the most substantial manner, and is supplied with all modern improvements. The walls are lined throughout, to render them proof against dampness. The sleeping rooms contain ample air space, are provided with means for thorough ventilation, and each contains a wardrobe, or has a closet connected

* The writer desires to acknowledge the kindness of Dr. Pierce in loaning the accompanying plate.