108:), and there were equivalent requirements for those studying French or German. Practical and ornamental topics of study included bookkeeping and a number of optional topics: music (instrumental and vocal), perspective, drawing, pastel, oil painting, and crayoning. The 1870 catalog notes in connection with the outlined course of study for the "Department of Music, Language, etc." that "The foregoing course of Study will be pursued entire or in part, according to the circumstances of the pupil and wishes of the patron."
77:, music, and other abilities meant to prepare them for life, which meant attracting a husband. Academies or seminaries such as the Tilden Ladies' Seminary were established to raise academic standards, which some did. The 1870 promotional catalog of the school explained its mission: "This Seminary aims to provide, at a moderate expense, excellent and special advantages for the finished, practical and ornamental education of Young Ladies." The school closed in 1890 due to low enrollment.
120:....It can be demonstrated that the health of the family has increased fifty percent, since the introduction of Gymnastics into the School." Diplomas of the Second Degree were awarded to those completing three years of study, and those completing four years satisfactorily earned a Diploma of the First Degree. Those who studied for two years and "passed a satisfactory examination" would receive "an appropriate form of Diploma."
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Christianity; rhetoric; composition; and more. Students engaged in exercises in spelling, reading, and penmanship throughout their time at the seminary. They were also able to take French, Latin, or German over four years, for an extra fee. Those studying Latin were expected to finish a number of books in Latin during their time at the seminary, including
153:. By 1868, enrollment had grown to 75 pupils, and two wings were added onto the school building. That year, the school's name was officially changed to "Tilden Seminary", though some still called it the Tilden Ladies' Seminary or Tilden Female Seminary. Orcutt left in 1880, and enrollment once again began to decline.
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