by Beethoven, Schubert, Weber, and Hummel. Fantasies, Waltzes, etc., by Mendelssohn, Schumann, Chopin, and others. Third Term. Chopin, Op. 10; or Clementi's Gradus completed; or Moscheles, Op. 70, Bk. 2. Bach's 48 Preludes and Fugues. Study of Improvisation. Reading of Reethoven's Symphonies and Overtures. Czerny, Op. 337, Bk. 2, and Kullak's Octave School, Bks. 1 and 2. Third Scale Review. Sonatas by Beethoven, Schubert, and Weber. Nocturnes, Fantasies, and Impromptus by Schumann, Chopin, and Schubert. Suites by Bach and Handel. Fourth Year. Those preparing to teach may here substitute the Normal Course for certain other studies at the beginning of this year; they must, however, first have passed a satisfactory examination in the studies of the preceding three years, showing good attainments in technique as well as general knowledge of music. First Term. Chopin, Op. 25; or Henselt, Op. 2 or Op. 5; or Moscheles, Op. 95. Fourth Scale Review. Concertos of Mendelssohn, Beethoven, and Bach. Rhapsodies of Liszt. For general reading, Scarlatti, Bach, and Handel. Essays on Music. Chorus accompaniment. Second Term. Liszt, Grand Etudes de Paganini; or Schumann, Op. 3; or Rubinstein's Etudes. Classification of Works. General Analytic and Synthetic Review. Third Term. Concert Playing of selected pieces. Chamber and Concerted Music with orchestra, etc. Reading and Analysis of new publications for study of the elements of Musical Criticism. THE ART DEPARTMENT was under the care of Mrs. Ella M. Kedzie, whose work and instruction gave universal satisfaction. Instruction was afforded in Pencil Drawing, Linear Perspective, Charcoal Drawing with use of casts, China Painting, Crayon Drawing, Water Colors and Oil Painting. The pupils wrought with enthusiasm. THE LIBRARY. The income from the Tuttle fund affords means for rapid growth. Nearly a thousand volumes are added yearly. The whole number of volumes in the Library now exceeds 13,000. THE BROWN CABINET, This shows a wealth of scientific material. It numbers more than 50,000specimens. The fossils are valuable. The minerals are more numerous, comprising three-fifths of those found in Prof. Dana's list. The shells arenumerous enough to illustrate the conchology of the globe. THE PALMER MUSEUM. This is enriched with Ward's series of cats of fossils. These, with the materials afforded by the Brown Cabinet, amply illustrate Geology, Mineralogy and Paleontology. RELIGIOUS CULTURE. The students were required to attend devotional services daily in the chapel, public worship twice upon Sunday, and an exercise for the study of the Bible every week. They sustained two organizations for religious and philanthropic work, the object of which was to maintain weekly religious meetings, and to conduct Sunday schools in the neighborhood. Monthly missionary meetings were held by them during the College year. The year was one of the best in the history of the College. HORATIO Q. BUTTERFIELD, President. VISITORS' REPORT. HON. THEODORE NELSON, Superintendent of Public Instructiom: DEAR SIR-It is with pleasure that the undersigned, a committee appointed to visit Olivet College, report that we made two visits, one in February and the other at commencement time in June. We found the College in good condition, and earnestly pushing forward to a larger degree of usefulness. While the College is not sectarian it is supported mainly by the Congregationalists and Presbyterians of the State. The invested funds are not as yet sufficient to yield the income required to meet the running expenses of the institution, and the deficiency is made up by gifts from friends. It is expected that within the coming year the endowment will be made ample to cover these expenses. A revised scheme of studies is now in force, by which arrangements are made to meet the special tastes and aptitudes of the students. We were pleased with the work that is being done in the Greek department. The method of teaching that language is such that the full advantages of the study are obtained without any undue waste of time. The same method obtains with advantage in the department of modern languages. In natural sciences the instruction is full and practical. We desire to call especial attention to the Normal department, which has met with such gratifying success in fitting teachers for the common schools of the State by its system of reviewing the common branches and a course of instruction in the theory and art of teaching, and also the department of Mathematics for its carefully selected course. There seems to be more time given to Greek and Latin than is absolutely necessary, and less to the subjects of United States History, Political Economy and Philosophy than their increasing importance demands. The apparatus for the departments of Physics and Physiology, and the laboratory for the department of Chemistry are valuable. The museum furnished with "Ward's series of casts of fossils," and the Brown cabinet embracing over 50,000 specimens, illustrate in an excellent manner the sciences of Geology, Paleontology and Mineralogy. The large and finely selected Library containing 13,000 books and 14,000 unbound pamphlets, is the best belonging to any denominational College in the State, and we most cordially recommend to the faculty the advisability of having the Library open at least three hours each half day to the students of the College. The accommodations of the ladies' hall are in every way excellent, the rooms well warmed and lighted, fresh and generally pleasant. The dining accommodations for all the students are usually good. A new dormitory for the accommodation of the young men is one of the needs of the College. The moral atmosphere of the institution (excepting the use of tobacco by some of the young men) is of the best. The village exists for the College, and the residents are all interested in its success, as their repeated acts of self-denial have abundantly testified. We had the pleasure of being present at the literary exercises of one of the College literary societies, and were pleased to note the tone of sturdy thought and earnestness to which the varied exercises gave evidence. J. M. BALLOU, W. C. EDSELL, Board of Visitors. RAISIN VALLEY SEMINARY. REPORT OF THE PRINCIPAL. HON. THEODORE NELSON, Superintendent of Public Instruction: DEAR SIR,-During the school year ending June 24th, 1886, Raisin Valley Seminary was in a prosperous condition. The enrollment reached 97. An unusually large number of students came from Indiana and Ohio. There were eight members in the graduating class; seven of whom finished the English course. During the autumn term a great degree of interest was manifested in Astronomy, and in the spring Botany claimed especial attention. The locality is very favorable for extended work in analytical botany; some members of the class analyzed as many as 260 specimens in twelve weeks. An eight-page paper devoted to the interests of the Seminary was begun and will be published every two months during the coming year. The Seminary Mirror has already a considerable circulation, which is increasing with each issue. At the close of the year, Principal W. W. White severed his connection with the school, and F. R. Hathaway was elected to fill the vacancy. Yours truly, F. R. HATHAWAY, SOMERVILLE SCHOOL. REPORT OF THE PRINCIPAL. HON. THEODORE NELSON, Superintendent of Public Instruction: SIR,-In compliance with your circular of August 31, I proceed to answer its questions. The condition of the educational interests of the Institution is excellent. It is doing good work in every department. The number of Professors and teachers, 9. Names as follows C. C. Wetsell, Mental and Moral Science and Chemistry. M. Annie Wythe, Lady Principal, Belles-lettres department, Illustrative and Historical Art and French. H. T. Hickok, A. M., Ancient Languages, Higher Mathematics, and Ger man. Josie E. Knight, Piano, Organ, Guitar, and Theory of Music. Carruth Buchanan, Elocution, Reading, and Gymnastics. The number of pupils studying English only, is.. I will say in closing this report, that the Institution is thoroughly well equipped for the work it is designed to do, and I do not hesitate to say that the work is well done. We cordially invite your inspection of our work, and of the methods of doing the same. The following are the courses of study and text-books used: |