OCR Text |
Show n HHtHHHH 7 - :l: Part 3 ; Jr I Q VOL. XVIII. i p V V.V LOGAN CITY, UTAH, SATURDAY, DECEMB KR, 24 , no. co 1,898 the Laboratory Building in which Logan's "citizens as soon as the fact )elong to the Romanesque style of are the physical, architecture. It .cuisists of two biological, becomes thoroughly known. chemical and mineral laboratories, distinct parts connected by a ATTENDANCE, xnd class rooms; the heating staspacious main entrance hall. There tion or boiler room, from which all The attendance at ths college s a high basement under the en-ibuilding, the floor of which is nearly even .with the ground and - YODIG COLLEGE. re ief Descifa of Thi Logan- - UTAH ' lar i II IS POPULAR AND Progressive Institution - of lear n i n g roof-with- was founded, President Brigham Young, in the year 15 77, when be endowed it with a gift of 10,000 acres of land. The first students were registered in September 187 8. As one of the pioneer institutions of higher learning in the region, this college has encountered all the .difficulties in- cident to the development of a new country, but through the wise management of its affairs and the liberal patronage of the' people, it has kept in advance of the educa' tional demands of the time. Additional instructors have been em ployed, class rooms provided, ap paratus purchased, laboratories established, heading room furnished, library augmented, and other - progressiva changes made from time to time commensurate : with' the ever increasing-requir- e meuts of the students- - , The excellent accommodations of theCol lege buildi ng s.Awellor- ganized Faculty, consisting of of the most success-twenty-thre- e ful teachers in the State; a well supplied- chemical laboratory; i library- ami- - readings room ; a villa- able collection of physical apinstru paratus, , mathematical museum and ments, specimens; and other facilities intended to meet the growing demand for ad-- , . vanced education in our midst, -- considera these are some of-t- he which the tions upon patronage of is solicited. the public The character of the scholars ' turned out so far from the institu lion, is a guarantee to all parents, especially those who are members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-da- y Saints, that their indicatf7by inter-mounta- in -- r;V t -- WEST NEW courses are designed to furnish a liberal and thorough education, embracing the broad field of general science, mathematics, history, language and literature. The Academic course is designed to prepare students to enter the college courses in general science and letters, and.to furnish per; sons who can attend school a few only, a good gaoeral second-,ary edneation? The principal aim in the Normal courses is to quality students to perform the work of practical teachers. - The purpose in arranging the studies haa .been to make, with regular normal' work, such a combination of literary, historical, mathematical and scientific subjects as" wilIafibrdInformatioh and discipline sufficiently extens ive and thorough to prepare teachers for the highest efficiency, not onlyin the primary and grammar school grades, hut in'higtf schools ' and academies as well. . During the first years work the classes are divided into small sections, the object being to establish thoroughness In the work . of ihe students -- them in closer relationship to the teacher. work-in-natu- -- bringing BUILDINGS. BRIGHAM YOUNG COLLEGE. , t nt. 0' -by.-- BUILDING the college buildings are heated by this year is 357, with a prospect of the most modern steam process; a large increase after the holidays. and the presidents residence. The students ages range from 14 to 41 years the average being 18. EQUIPMENT. They come from the following The college has, a splendid counties in Utah; Cache, Box Elder, equipment comprising a very good Weber, Dyjs45ttit 'Lake, Morgan, Stfmmit, Utah, Tooele, aod general museum, embracing speci- Sevier, Rb-h- . and - from the- - states mens illustrative-o- fgeneral geol , of Oregon, Wyoming, and Idaho, m,n'.r 161 of from Arizona. ology, netillnrgy. Many, .oology, and Sod archeology. These are being thee students cam from Cache frequency augmented, eeoecially Co., 85 being from Logan. Idaho by contribution from missionaries furnishes 69. Tuition is free, an annual en in different countries, and by of $10 being the only tr8ncefee of friends of the institution gifts connected .with attendance charge throughout the state." Tt the at institution. The Ubratories with apparatus for" demons traiive THE NEW BUILDING. And physical The new bnildlng, upon which science, aod fur practical field work in surveying." Large orders for all work was commenced on May 3, sorts of apparatus for the labora- 1897, and which has been built by tories, have recently been placed the people of Cache Stake, is with Aud.addiuonAtaitn&ilepmmeaL outdaub tlihe-ii- n eat. structure of of the college are constantly being the kind in the state, both as to made in order to meet the require- its general plan, and the work done ments of the student in 'thorough- upon it. It is 188 feet long and ly mastering the sciences. up to 85 feet wide. The foundation The library entams 4,000 vol walls sre built of dark blue lime umes, including dictionaries, en stone up to the first floor; the walls cyclopedias, 'aud other works of re above,' of 'selected buff brick "with ference. The reading room is sup- bluish gray sandstone trimmirgs. plied with the current periodicals The roof has a liberal projection of Utah and with the most import- and together with a tower over the ant newspapers and magazines of main entrance, and, dormers and the United States. other well placed ornamentation, This library and adjoining read- helps to give to the whole a sub ing rooms have baeu generously stantialand dignified appearance: thrown upon to the public, and as neither too plain nor overloaded, the college is located in the heart but well indicating the purpose it of the city, this opportunity of is intended for. The general architectural feat profitably spending their evenings will bd taken -- Advantage of by uresof the buildiDg may be said to V The buildings comprise what is known as the East Building, being the main or original college structure, which contains an assembly hall, numerous clsss rooms, the children will receive an educa- library, and reading rooms, and tion that will fit them for museum; the weBt building or new life's duties and conform to their structure, nn extended descripAiiide& of. what knowlege should be tion oi which isgiveziUiuither-o- n; , ral -- The College is beautifully located in one of the most desirable spots of the State. The city is -- nearly - all - modern improvements, including a first class water system, electric lights, .etc., and, is well drained and". very healthful. Wiih a population of about- - 6,000, Logan combines the good order and activity of a small sociabilcity with the freedom andconditions ity of quiet village life ut favorble not only "to" study,-balso to social and' general culture. None of the temptations to which students intbe large cities are subject. are to be found here, but a -healthy moral atmosphere pervades the town. provided-wi- th COURSES OK STUfiY. . C Sub-Academ- I, ic out -- fi , ent, howeverTtbebassment-jathe-3ou- th ' part is divided into class rooms containing biological laboratory, biological class room, physical laboratory, physical class room and room for mathematics. The apparatus provided for the Gymnasium are of the most modern type and bo expense has been spared tor make this the foremost institution for physical cnltnre in the State, r -Tne North part of . the -- building.. contains on the first floor, the Presidents office, Faculty and Secrooms for - normal retarys rooms, -work and history. In the basement below there are rooms for mathematics, language and English. There is a lecture hall 52 feet by 74 feet, with a seating capacity of 700 persons on the second -floor, having connected with it, a commodious - musio room. - This hair is" finished' with" oak opera" chairs, and has a speakers platform of the same material. Provision is also made for five rooms in the attic, they are not finished at yet. however. There are two entrances to the building, the main entrance from the East and another from the West side. Two oak stairways lead from each entrance to attic and basement, facilitating exit in case of fire or panic. Numerous fire hose reels re distributed throughout the building. The entire structure is heated by direct steam, and a vent from each room effectually disposes of all foul air. duct carries "main supply and return pipes to and from the boiler house, situated some 150 feet Southeast of the building. ; The lighting is done by electricity. The Assembly hall is lighted by 66 lights, and the Gymnasium with a proportionate by 63 lights, number of -- lights at- other point The throughout the building. fixtures are of handsome design and in the Assembly Hall, massive electroliers give a finish to the in. . iSs5V t 1 -- T? - . ? miStto ft T ,The Allowing courses of study areofieied; General Science, four years; Letters, four years; Academic course.1 three years: Normal course, four yean; ' course, one year. ' The courees in general science and letters correspond to the usual courses of the leading American colleges, end lead, to. the degrees B. S. and B. respectively. These there is ample ventilation underneath to keep it dry, T . - Ihe South part of the building contains the, gymnasium, lavatories . and bath rooms for both sexes on the :'first floor, teachers room (also used as ' measuring bath , room room),' teaohers and boys . locker, rqora on he second floor. South of the. Gymnasium, and on the floor above his, a students society room. The Gymnasium proper is 75 eet long and 47 fet wide-- in the clea The room extebds from loor-l- o obstruction. The roof is supported by strong but neat steel trusses. To the latter is also suspended a running track 9 "eet above the main floor. The entire roof construction is open to yiew and neatly finished and varnished. The' lavatories' and bath rooms sre situated south of . the Symnasium with separate exits to the grounds for each sex. Hot and cold water is supplied to showers, etc., from tanks in the attic above, the water being heated by a Wilkes Heater in the basement. It is the mtention in the future to hfve bath rooms and locker rooms in he basement and in addition to this, two plunge baths. At pres- vv.-- K c. L- -' "' - - r EAST BUILDING fn k V When completed, the building will cost $40,000, a sum of money well spent considering tho amount of accommodatiobs obtained. The building was designed by R. Kletting, one of Salt Lake Citys ' leading architects. Anthon Anderson was the, general superintend. ent. t v 4 terior. w Throughout, the building hat been finished with the most dur- - J BRIGHAM YOUNG COLLEGF). Continued On Slit |