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THE PIEDMONT INSTITUTE
IS A FINE SCHOOL
Where Many Earnest Students Are now
in Attendance.
THE COURSE IS O EXCELLENT ONE
Rev, E. W. Balenger is at its
Head
AND IS A SPLENDID EDUCATOR
The Institute is Under the Supervision of
4 The North Georgia Conference—lt is
Prosperous and Popular.
A casual glance at the location and
surroundings of Piedmont Institute im
presses the visitor with its peculiar
adaptability to educational purposes.
It is an ideal spot. High, dry and
healthy, easy of access, quiet and suffi
ciently secluded to insure the finest fa
cilities for study imaginable.
The town of Rockmart is situated in
the heart of the hills that rise along the
undulating slopes of the Piedmont es
carpment.
There are no impure airs nor malarial
poisons to enervate or undermine the
system, but the pure ozone that filters
through the pines that clothe the hills
and the crystal waters, free from all
deleterious disease germs: insure the
most perfect health and the keeping of
infold and body in the most robust con
dition of activity.
The Institute building is located on a
breezy knoll in the midst of a charming
valley, the slopes constituting the most
perfect natural drainage. The gravelly
soil obviates the disagreeableness of
both mud and dust, and the broad and
beautiful campus shaded by ancient
trees, furnishes ample room for health
ful and agreeable recreation.
Ap indefinable air of peace, tranquility
and sweet content is portrayed in the
inviting environment and the varied
leatures of hill and dale, deep woods
and smiling fields, are an inspiration to
.the student and lover of all that is most
•beautiful in nature.
THE SOCIAL SURROUNDINGS.
A social atmosphere of the most pro
nounced moral tendencies pervades the
town and surrounding country.
There are no bar-rooms nor other de
grading influences to pervert the minds of
the students, and the people with whom
they come in contact are law abiding,
God fearing men and women, who be
lieve in eliminating al) contaminating
influences, from the body social, and in
•fostering religious and educational in-
H|itutions that develop all the Godlike
■ alities in the heart of humanity.
■The community is a model one and
people are kindly and obliging and
to avoid strife and all disturb
■glLfliiences that interfere with the
~f the better traits in
character.
town of its size Ihe kmart is es
blessed with taeilit ies for com
the outside world. The
■Solid. north and south: and
/V't. the name of which
'■■Res v'.c*direction of its lines, cross
■ch other here, connecting Rockmart
■th Atlanta, fifty miles south. Rome,
Krenty miles north, and with all the in-
points as well as the more
cities of Chattanooga mid l!ir-
Close connections and fre
■ant trains furnish all the sale and
transportation to and from the
could he dcsiied. Students
and from Piedmont Institute
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the two railroad stations and well kept
streets.
PERFECT BOARDING ARRANGEMENTS.
The arrangements for boarding stu
dents have been made so complete as to
be well nigh perfect. Young L. G.
Harris hall, for the lodging and enter
tainment of male pupils, is situated on
the grounds and is conducted by a man
who fully understands the needs of the
students and makes it his special busi
ness to accommodate them.
Two elegant bo irding houses within a
short distance of the building furnish
ample room and first class board for fe
male students, under the charge of re
fined ladies under whose supervision the
girls have every care and attention. Be
sides these there are a number of private
families in town who take in boarders.
The prices charged are something re
markable, $7 to $lO per month for board
that would scarcely be equaled at sl2 to
$lB in town. The reason for this won
derful cheapness is that, the country
around furnishes the most abundant
supplies of fruits, vegetables, and pro
i visions for the table at prices so moder
i ate that the cost is reduced to the rnini
' mum. These rates include light and
fuel, and the greater number of students
attending the Institute from a distance,
are paying only $7 to $8 per month for
board of the very best sort.
HELPFUL INFLUENCES.
During the present term it has not
been necessary to administer discipline
to a single student in the Institute and
the prime reason for this is the helpful
influences thrown around the school.
Every morning there are religious exer
cises and a service of song in the chapel
and every pupil is furnished with a song
book. So beautiful are these services
that visitors and people of the commu
nity frequently drop in to share in them.
Every student is required to attend re
ligious services on Sundays, and reports
are sent out to their parents monthly,
showing how well they have conformed
to this and the other requirements,
which include abstinence from drinking,
card playing profane or improper lan
guage, visiting improper places, and
reading vicious literature, and the re
quirement of not being out after 7
o’clock p. m., except by permission, and
not absent from the school for more
I than two days without permission.
The arrangements of the school are
particularly adapted to the nature of
the patronage which is made up largely
of earnest and thoughtful young men
and women from the working classes.
There are now in attendance 25 or 30
young teachers who attend the Institute
half the year and teach the other half so
as to defray their expenses as they go.
As their intellects develop and an intel
ligent thirst for knowlege increases,
their minds are directed to the reading
of useful books to which they have free
and easy access in a well supplied li
brary which is increasing in extent and
rarity with the prosperity of the Insti
tute.
ORIGIN OF THE INSTITUTE.
The origin of the school was the con
ception of Rev. E. W. Ballenger, upon
whose active and progressive mind the
necessities of an educational institution
of a higher order were impressed after a
survey of the situation seven years ago
when stationed at Rockmart as an iten
erant minister.
The condition of the existing schools
was at such a low ebb as to arouse his
deepest sympathies and most active in
terest. He began by showing the people
the pitiful lack of advantages for proper
schooling in that section and the atten
tion of the conference being attracted
by his expressions, he was called upon
to enter into a more elaborate discussion
of the question.
Such were his zeal and eloquence in
portraying the situation, and in calling
attention to the fact that the Methodist
church did not own a foot of land for
educational purposes north of Oxford,
that the pa“t neglect, was made most ap
parent and palpable, and a resolution to
improve t he condition of things adopted.
It naturally followed that he was
placed at the head of the movement to
THE HOME TltlrfUNE, TUESDAY, MAY 26, 18h6.
THE MASSILLON ENGINE AND THRESHER CO., Cor. Market and King Sts.. CHATTANOOGA, TENN.
establish an institution of learning, un
der the auspices of the church, some
where in this section.
There were several competitors for
the proposed school, but the fact that
Rockmart’s bid was the most advanta
geous. and the location pre-eminently
desirable in every particular, induced
Mr. Ballenger to recommend its ac
ceptance. In recognition of the zeal
and industry for the cause, it was de-
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REV. E. W. BALLENGER.
cided to name the foundling “Ballenger
Institute,” but for fear of being charged
with vain gloriousness in the matter,
the founder insisted, at the next meet
ing of conference, in having the name
changed to Piedmont Institute, a name
that has since become synonymous with
the successful issue of the most inde
fatigable devotion, untiring energy and
admirable self sacrifice.
GROWTH AND RESPONSIBILITY.
The Institute was opened in an old
building in January 1890 and the corner
stone of the present handsome anil im
posing structure was laid in June 1891.
From its inception to its present pros
perous status. Mr. Ballenger has stood
between the school and every calamity
that has menaced its well being.
Money was scarce and hard to procure,
but he has managed to meet the demands
of every emergency with a heroism and
fidelity worthy of the glorious cause in
which he was enlisted.
From a modest and humble beginning,
the Institute has forced its way onward
and upward, surmounting every obstacle
of debt and disheartening disapment
ments, until today there is not a dollar of
outstanding indebtedness against it, and
the trustees control property valued at
$16,000.
The building is of elegant and appro
priate de»igu, built of brick and stone,
roofed with slate, and constructed after
the most modern models. It is well
lighted, perfectly ventilated and so
arranged as to be cool and airy in sum
mer and warm and cosy in winter.
It is furnished from bottom to top with
furniture of the most modern designs and
each department is equipped with all the
apparatus necessary for illustration and
instruction in the various branches of
learning.
> The present enrollment is over 250 and
the seating capacity is 300, at least ,
without crowding or incommoding the
students. It consists of two stories and
basement and the various departments
are admirable in their location, arrange
ment and classification.
COMPREHKNSIVE WORK.
The work is thoroughly organized in
primary. Academic and college depart
ments.
Miss Bort Thomas, educated at Wes
leyan and a Normal course at Milledge
ville, has charge of the primary depart
ment, assisted by Miss Montgomery.
Prof. Olin King, educated at Young
Harris College and for two years princi- |
pal of a graded school at St. Petersburg, ■
Florida, has charge of the Academic
department, assisted by Prof. T. J.
Branson. In the college department,
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Prof. F. G. Webb has charge of the
department of Mathematicsand Greek.
Prof. Webb was educated at Emory Col
lege. His first work after leaving school
was as a member of the fourth estate,
being editor of a paper for two years at
hir home in Monticello, Ga. After that
he began teaching and since January
1895 has been connected with Piedmont
Institute.
In this department are all advanced
classes in Arithmetic, Algebra, Geome
try, Trigonometry, Surveying, Analytic
Geometry and Astronomy? Each of these
classes have during the past term made
the usual progress and are completing
the several studies. Besides the regular
text book work many examples of va
rious kinds as circumstances warrant
are given to the classes that they may
become more thoroughly acquainted with
the practicality of mathematics. Every
precaution i. taken that the pupil may
not fall into the habit of memorizing,
for in mathematics the great desire is to
train and develop the reasoning facul
ties. The work of the senior class during
the pastyear has been especially interes
ting. First was a three months study of
Plane Trigonometry. After that was a
months study of surveying and for two
j weeks practical exercises in the field.
Each pupil had experience in chaining
i and in the use of the compass, learning
i how to adjust the instrument and to read
angles. When the field was surveyed the
pupils make plats of the ground and
computed the area. During the spring
term analytic geometry and astronomy
were taken up. In analytic geometry
the chief object in view was to study
such parts as affected more directly the
study of astronomy: thus the eclipse,
parabola and hyperbola was given espec
ial attention, while all geometrical cur
ves were studied and the relation of alge
braic equations and geometrical lines
were established. In astronomy the work
! has been as practical as possible, in order
that the student might have a clear idea
I of the solar system and the relation of
this to other systems. This has been
very interesting work and each pupil
manifested great interest.
ENGLISH AND HISTORY. ’
Miss Lenora Melson, educated at Wes
leyan, with two years successful expri
enee in teaching, has charge of English
and History. Hers is a model school
room where the young ladies, in com
fortable modern desks and bright ami
cheerful surroundings, receive the most
thorough training in our tongue.
The study of history is made most fas
cinating and enjoyable. Miss Melson’s
methods of teaching and the facts con
cerning the different epochs of the
world’s history are inculcated in such
a charmingly effective manner as to be
understood and to arouse that enthusi
asm and interest in the mind of the pupil
which is most conducive to the absorp
tion and retention of useful knowledge.
This department of the Piedmont
Institute has been very successfully con
ducted and the young lady pupils have
received instruction there have been
thoroughly equipped for the active duties
of life in its many complex features. Miss
Melson is a born teacher and most hap
pily adapted to that particular line of
teaching.
Miss Ella Johnson, educated at La-
Grange, and followed by several years
experience in teaching is in charge of
vocal and instrumental music. In this
department the finest advantages are
afforded at the extremely low rate of
$3.00 per m >nth.
RATES OF TUITION.
The college year begins on the first
Monday morning in September and closes
on the last Wednesday in May, with one
weeks intermission during the Christmas
holidays. The rates of tuition are as
follows:
Primary Department $1.50 per month.
Academic “ 2.00 “ “
College “ 3.00 “ “
Incidental Expenses .10 “ “
Music, Vocal 3.00 “ “
Music. Instrumental 3.00 “ “
Book-keeping and stenography are also
taught by competent teachers are especi
ally low rates.
THE COMING COMMENCEMENT.
The (dosing exercises of the year
promise to be of unusual interest, the
commencement beginning Sunday, Maj’
24 and ending Wednesday 27. Dr. W.
W. Wadsworth will preach the bacca
laureate sermon, Hon. I. E. Shumate
will deliver the commencement address
and Rev. S. R. Belk the address before
the societies.
Take it all in all Piedmont. Institute is
a model educational institute where the
youthful minds are given the benefit of
the best instruction and training under
! the most favorable auspices. It well
i deserves the encouragement and support
.of the people of this section who are so
I richly benefitted through its devoting
i agency ’ .
THE SOUTH'S GREAT PUBLISH
ING HOUSE.
The reason that the south has not
been given justice in history and lit
erature is partly due to the lamenta
ble fact that we have not had pub
lishing houses to furnish subscription
literary and educational works
adapted to our needs. Books cannot
be extensively circulated by authors,
more especially school-books. So in
the south we have had to wait for a
publishing house to give us the litera
ture that we have needed so much. A
few subscription publishing houses
begun work in a limited waj- after the
war and have built up gradually
since.
It is a cause for gratitude all over
the south that now we have a first
class publishing house—B. F. John
son Publishing company, Richmond,
Va. It was started by that noble and
able gentleman, Mr. B. F. Johnson in
1876 as a subscription house. By effi
cient management it has gradually
and rapidly been built up to its pres
ent national popularity. Some years
ago a literarj’ department was added
which has given an opening to the
southern authors who wanted their
books published in the south.
One year ago they started an educa
tional department which has already’
become a marvelous success It has
almost, a complete line of text books
which as a rule are decidedly better
than the works by the old house of
the North.
The long needed work that this com
pany is doing for the literary’ and edu
cational developement of the south is
calculated to bring a new era to the
advancement of our beloved south
land.
Our boards of education and educa
tors can do nothing better for the
good of our country than to adopt
such as these publications as are nec
essary to show the south in its proper
light and leave in the minds of the
rising generation pride and love and
I reverence for the principles and insti
tutions of our section and glorious
union.
That the south has been woefully
neglected by historians and general
writers, no one disputes. But the
time has come for the truth of the
south’s valor, honor and honest integ
rity long crushed to earth to rise
again. The work of statesmen and
philanthroppist is not calculated to
do as much for the future develop
ment and honor of the southern states
as the long needed work of the B. F.
Johnson Publishing company. And
the fact that the company does it
I through the means of an honest living
should commend it to the support of
the people more than the work of
statesmen done by means of the tricks
and wire-workings of politics.
Four of their educational publica
tions are of great moment to the
south. Lee’s school history of the
United States, Curry’s Southern states
of the American Union and Mauley’s
Southern literature. The history has
been commended by every Confeder
ate Veteran's meeting, by fully one
half of the colleges of the south, by
the State Board of Education of Geor- I
gia, South Carolina, Virginia, Louisi I
ana and Arkansas, and by a large
part of “■<•<• luuties of the different j
states Every person who reads the
history pronounces it the hast lii-rory |
yet published. For any information ;
circulars, books, •tc , address the'
company Ricnmoml, Va. or A. M.
McConnell, general agent, Atlanta.
Ga.
Commencement days are coming and
the sweet girl graduate will appear as
sweet as ever. She is so near divine as
to command the adoration of men in
any age and clime.
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