course gives special prominence to these three great branches of study. Every young man and woman of high purpose and lofty ideal ought to plan to take this course.

It has the same amount

The scientific is also a four years' course. of Latin, no Greek, but more French and German, and a more extended course of history and the sciences. The scientific course is especially adapted to those who desire a fuller course in modern languages and in scientific studies, and do not care to take Greek. Upon the successful completion of either one of these courses, the student is entitled to the degree of A. B. The graduates of either of these courses who have pursued literary or scientific studies for three years after graduation, are entitled to the degree of A. M.

ACADEMIC DBPARTMENT.

In the academic department there are four courses of study-the classical course requiring three years; the scientific requiring three years; the normal requiring two years, and the business requiring two years. The classical course is preparatory to the collegiate classical; the scientific to the collegiate scientific. The normal course is especially adapted to those who are fitting themselves for teachers. The business course is especially adapted to fit young men and women for the practical duties of business life. Either of the two-year courses is an excellent course for those who, for any reason, cannot remain in school more than two years; but beyond question the most thorough discipline and the choicest culture can be secured only by the study of the languages.

Any student completing any one of these four courses is entitled to a certificate of graduation. The graduating exercises from this department will henceforth constitute one of the most interesting features of commencement week. Especial attention is here called to the fact that a student will receive much more benefit by entering upon one of these courses than by taking selected studies. These Courses are arranged with a view of giving the student the most complete education he can obtain in the limited time of two or three years. Until there are high schools of a high grade all over the North Pacific coast, the academic department of McMinnville college will be a necessity.

MT. ANGEL COLLEGE.

FACULTY.'

Very Rev. A, Odermatt, O. S. B., vice-president, exegesis, hermeneutic and rules of council of Balt. III.

Rev. Father Barnabas Held, O. S. B., director, professor of canon law, Christian doctrine, mathematics and music.

Rev. Anselm Wachter, O. S. B., professor of Church history. Latin and Greek.

Rev. Leo Hubscher, O. S. B., professor of dogmatic theology and philosophy.

Rev. Dominic Waedenschyler, O. S. B., professor of moral theology and music.

Rev. Uaban Fischer, O. S. B., professor of Hebrew, Greek, Latin, phonography and commercial penmanship.

Rev. Peter Beutgen, professor of English language, book-keeping, and geography.

Rev. Maurus Schnyder, O. S. B., professor of English and music. Rev. Placidus Fuerst, O. S. B., professor of English, physiology, penmanship and music.

Rev. William Kramer, O. S. B., professor of history and geography.

Rev. Frowin Epper, O. S. B., professor of German.

Rev. James McGovern, O. S. B., professor of rhetoric, English and mathematics.

GENERAL INFORMATION.

This institution, conducted by the Benedictine Fathers, was opened the first Tuesday in September, 1887. It was incorporated under the laws of the State of Oregon, empowering it to confer academic honors. The second year will commence Tuesday, September 4, 1888.

The college is situated at the foot of Mt. Angel at a distance of 40 miles south of Portland, and 16 miles northeast of Salem. affording a magnificent view of the Willamette valley, the snowcapped mountains of Oregon and Washington Territory on the north, the long chain of the Cascade range on the east, the Coast range on the west, and the Waldo hills with St. Mary's to the south. The buildings are surrounded by large orchards, meadows and shady groves; the grounds afford ample facilities for outdoor amusement and exercise.

Mt. Angel is easily accessible by the Oregon & California railroad, east-side division, via Woodburn, or directly by the Willamette railroad (narrow gauge).

The object of this institution is to impart to young men a thorough moral and mental training so as to fit them for any position in life.

COURSE OF STUDY.

The plan of instruction embraces two regular and distinct courses, the classical and the commercial. There is besides a preparatory department for younger students, in which they are carefully taught spelling, reading, writing, English, grammar, geography, history and arithmetic, so as to prepare them for a classical or commercial course of the college.

The classical course is designed to impart a thorough knowledge of the English, Latin, and the Greek languages, of composition and rhetoric, of philosophy, of pure and mixed mathematics and of the physical and natural sciences. It is completed in six years. In the course of time there will be added to the classical course a scientific course, which comprises all the studies to be pursued by those who aspire to the degree of L. B.

The commercial course is designed to impart a thorough commercial or business education. It embraces English grammar, composition, commercial law, book-keeping; arithmetic, algebra, geometry, geography, history, elocution and penmanship. It is completed in

three years.

Ample opportunity is also given to all the students to obtain a thorough instruction in the so-called free brancees, for instance in French, German, natural philosophy and chemistry, telegraphy, drawing, music, etc. Class instruction in vocal music is given free of charge to all the pupils in the school.

Parents who wish their sons also instructed in practical farming or in the different trades, will find on the large Benedictine farm, with the dairy, the different machinery and shops, an agricultural school in the best sense of the word. Special application must be made for that by parents or guardians.

GENERAL REGULATIONS.

The academical year consists of two sessions of five months each, the first beginning on the first Tuesday in September and ending on the first of February, the second beginning on the first of February and ending the last week of June. An examination of one week's

duration is held at the end of each session, and reports are sent to parents or guardians at the end of each quarter, to inform them of the conduct, health and improvement of their sons or wards. When a student presents himself for admission, which is granted at any the time in year, he is examined and assigned to the class for which his acquirements qualify him.

NOTRE DAME ACADEMY.

Baker City, Oregon. This academy is conducted by Sisters of St. Francis.

PHILOMATH COLLEGE.

*FACULTY.

J. C. Keezel, A. M., president, professor of ancient languages and mental and moral sciences.

J. M. Rankin, A. B., professor of mathematics and natural sciences. Superintendent of ladies' department and teacher of German not

filled.

Miss Elnora E. Dickman, principal of English preparatory department.

Henry Sheak, M. S., principal of business institute.

Music department, not filled.

Principal of art department, not filled.

LOCATION.

Philomath college is an institution for both sexes, under the control of Oregon conference of the United Brethren Church. It inculcates the truths of Christianity, but teaches no sectarianism. It is located in Philomath, Oregon, on the Oregon Pacific railroad, seven miles west of Corvallis and forty miles east of Yaquina bay. For grandeur of scenery, healthfulness, and desirableness generally, this location is not excelled in the State. The town of Philomath is situated on the western boundary of the central part of the farfamed Willamette valley, at the foot of the Coast range, Mary's Peak, the highest mountain on the range, rising grandly as a

The names of all members of the faculty for the school year 1888-9 have not been received at the close of this report.

background only a few miles away. Mary's river within a half mile on the south, the Cascades seeming but a few miles to the east, with the Three Sisters, Mt. Jefferson and Mt. Hood plainly visible, clad in snowy grandeur, all present a scene sublime and inspiring to the student and lover of nature. The mountain air and ocean breeze are cool and invigorating, and render the atmosphere entirely free from the elements of malarial diseases, so common in the low lands of the valley. But few cases of sickness have ever occurred in the history of the institution. As the name Philomath (lover of learning) indicates, the college was the founder of the town. It endowed itself largely by the sale of lots, gave the name to the town, and attracted to itself a population seeking learning, culture and moral elevation. Saloons were prohibited by a provision in the deeds of the land, and the town and community have always been noted for temperance and sobriety. The completion of the new railroad from Yaquina bay to Corvallis has made the location easy of access, and those wishing to find a place where a thorough education can be obtained, away from the temptations incident to the society of larger towns and cities, and under moral and religious influences, will find their idea to a good degree exemplified in Philomath college.

BUILDINGS AND GROUNDS.

The college building is a substantial brick structure, situated in a beautiful campus containing about ten acres, well ornamented by maple and fir trees. It is centrally located, and connected by walks with all parts of the town. In the northwest corner of the campus

is a neat residence for the president of the college, and in the western part is a well arranged, commodious boarding hall, with capacity for the accommodation of between thirty and forty pupils. Onehalf mile west, on Mary's river, connected with the town by sidewalk, is a beautiful park, well fitted up for pleasure grounds, which is a resort for students, and a place for holding picnics, commencement exercises and other out-door meetings. This is also the property of the college.

DISCIPLINE, STUDIES, GRADING, EXAMINATIONS.

The government of the school is mild, but firm and decisive. All the liberty consistent with the welfare of the institution and the good of the individual is allowed to the student, but rowdyism of any kind is not tolerated, and persons habitually addicted to misconduct will not be retained. We appeal always to the manhood.