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 NIAGARA COUNTY 
 NEW YORK 
 
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GENERAL VIEW OF THE BUILDINGS 
 
J^tagara Intuprattg 
 
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 F ounded, as an institution of learning, over 
 half a centnr}^ ago, by the Kev. John J. 
 Lynch, C, M., afterwards Archbishop of 
 Toronto. Chartered, under the name of ‘‘The Sem- 
 inary of Our Lady of Angels,’’ by special act 
 of the New York State Legislature in ’63. A disastrous 
 fire in December of the following year, left a mass of 
 ruins, out of which arose the south wing of the present 
 building, to which were added later the Main building 
 and north wing. The Alumni Hall is the transformation 
 of the beautiful Chapel, begun in ’74 but which was also 
 destroyed by fire in ’99. In ’83, under its present title, 
 the institution was empowered by the Kegents of New 
 York State to confer Degrees. The Seminary of Our Lady 
 of Angels or the S. 0. L. A. so dear to our earlier Alumni, 
 has lost nothing of her individuality; sacred traditions 
 have not been cast aside, her spirit still lives in the 
 special department of the University. 
 
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ST. VINCENT’S HALL 
 
Owing to increased demands, St. Vincent’s Hall was 
 erected and completed, between June, ’05, and September 
 of the following year. The most recent additions to our 
 equipment are the ‘‘O’Donoughue Memorial” and the Con- 
 vent of the Sisters of the Holy Family. The buildings are 
 of native limestone with Ohio sandstone trimmings, steam- 
 heated throughout and lighted by electricity ; they are ad- 
 mirably suited to the purposes for which they were in- 
 tended ; the style of architecture is the ''Collegiate 
 Gothic.” 
 
 The institution is under the care of "The Priests of the 
 Congregation of the Mission,” or Vincentians, so called 
 from their founder St. Vincent de Paul who established 
 the Community in the 17th century in France. Over 20 
 colleges, seminaries, parishes, etc., have been confided to 
 their care in the United States, while estensive educational 
 establishments in ever}^ country in Europe, Asia, Africa, 
 South America, the Philippines and the West Indies are 
 administered to by them. 
 
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LOOKING ACROSS THE NIAGARA GORGE FROM MAIN ENTRANCE 
 
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 Situated at an elevation of nearly 600 feet above sea- 
 level, and 250 feet above the Niagara River, the Univers- 
 ity occupies a site of 300 acres on the Ncav York bank of 
 the river, between the Falls and Lake Ontario. The loca- 
 tion is ideal, and for sublimity of scenery, is unrivalled. 
 To the south, the clouds of mist from both Falls are vis- 
 ible, there is also a charming view of the Whirlpool, near 
 by, from which the tortuous Niagara rushes forth, whose 
 course can be followed for a distance of seven miles till it 
 loses its identity in the majestic waters of Lake Ontario. 
 The entire Niagara Frontier is celebrated in song and 
 story by reason of its picturesqueness and the important 
 part it played during the French and Indian wars and 
 again in the war of 1812. Lundy’s Lane on the Canadian 
 border is but a short distance to the south; Brock’s 
 monument to the north marks the site of the battle of 
 Queenston ; across the river is the village of Lewiston, 
 where the fight was continued, while further to the north 
 is the American Post, Fort Niagara. Years before the 
 earliest of these events, the explorer La Salle and the mis- 
 sionary Hennepin visited these regions and made many 
 converts to the faith, amongst the Indians. A tribe of 
 these — the Tuscaroras — lives at a distance of six miles 
 to the southwest of the University. 
 
SOUTH WING OF THE UNIVERSITY 
 
 CORNER IN MAIN LIBRARY 
 
 Upwards of 50.000 V'olumcs — including hundreds of old and rare books 
 
Nine railroad lines converge at Niagara Falls, Tenth 
 Street Station, from which place cars rnn every half hour 
 to the University. The Lehigh, Pennsylvania, Lackawanna 
 and New York Central lines from the East and South; New 
 York Central lines. Grand Trunk, Wabash, Erie from the 
 West and North. 
 
 Baggage and express should be checked to Suspension 
 Bridge, 10th St. Station. 
 
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LABORATORY 
 
 LABORATORY 
 
Equipment 
 
 The Main building and wings are five story structures 
 which have been remodeled within the past few years. 
 On the ground floor are found the kitchen, refectories, 
 store-rooms, etc. The Seminarians’ living rooms, and 
 those for the Faculty, occupy the remaining floors ; also 
 the University library, containing over 50,000 volumes, a 
 reading room for Seminarians, recreation and class rooms, 
 an infirmary, the Biological and Physical laboratories, fit- 
 ted with appliances and instruments for the experimental 
 research in these sciences. The Chapels are located in 
 these buildings, then, too, there are the administration 
 offices, also a Western Union Telegraph office, with long- 
 distance phones. 
 
 The College Theatre is located on the second floor of 
 the Alumni Hall. With a seating capacity of 400, it is 
 the scene of frequent plays, entertainments, lectures, etc. 
 The stage is fitted up with different sets of scenery, drop- 
 curtains, electrical effects; there is also a complete steri- 
 opticon outfit. In this building are the spacious rooms 
 and libraries of the literary and musical societies. The 
 Chemical labratory on the second floor is fitted with all 
 the latest appliances for the carrying on of experiments 
 in elementary Chemistry and chemical analysis. The 
 University Post-Office — three deliveries daily — is on the first 
 floor and also the music rooms. 
 
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SEMINARY 
 
 ROCK 
 
 ONE OF THE HAND-BALL COURTS 
 
In St. Vincent’s Hall, on the ground floor are located 
 a swimming pool 60 feet by 20, shower baths and individ- 
 nal steel lockers in charge of an attendant ; two regula- 
 tion size bowling alleys, club rooms and athletic quarters. 
 The second story contains a large assembly room, capable 
 of accommodating over 400 students, also spacious and 
 fully equipped recitation rooms. The sleeping room on 
 the next floor is a spacious room, well ventilated; each 
 student has his private steel locker ; this room is in charge 
 of an attendant. Adjoining, is the lavatory, with separate 
 basins, lockers, etc. The top floor, 80x150 feet, is fitted 
 np into a gymnasium with up-to-date appliances and facil- 
 ities for carrying on all kinds of indoor games. A cam- 
 pus, containing tennis and hand-ball courts, fields for 
 base-ball and foot-ball games, is on either side of this 
 building. Niagara University base-ball park is not sur- 
 passed in the State. 
 
 The ‘‘O’Donoughue Memorial” contains private rooms 
 accommodating over one hundred students. Application 
 for these should be made to the Very Rev. President or 
 the Treasurer. 
 
 The Little Sisters of the Holy Family have charge of 
 the kitchen, refectories, laundry, mending of linens, etc. 
 
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THE “O’DONOUCHUE MEMORIAL 
 
IS0U0t0ua Slnatrurtinn 
 
 The course of study embraces all that may be required 
 to prepare candidates for the sacred ministry, to which are 
 united subjects found in the college course. First of all, 
 the development of the student’s character, the. cultiva- 
 tion of intellect and formation of heart must go hand in 
 hand, the moral training must be such as to impress the 
 necessity of rendering religion an essential part of daily 
 life. Attendance at daily Mass is compulsory for students 
 of Catholic faith, all approach the Sacraments in a body 
 once a month. The Church ceremonial is caried out in all 
 its grandeur; sermons on the principal Church feasts are 
 preached by the Seminarians and the Faculty ; instructions 
 in Christian Doctrine are given in class every week, 
 also at the weekly meetings of the Sodality and at other 
 times during the year. Many of the students are weekly 
 communicants, frequent and even daily Communion is, in 
 accordance with the wishes of our Holy Father, urged and 
 encouraged. Niagara’s proud boast is, that she labors 
 throughout our broad land, in every nook and corner, 
 for the glory of God and the salvation of souls. 
 
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ROOM IN THE “O’DONOUGHUE MEMORIAL” 
 
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 The enforcement of discipline, while mild and consid- 
 erate, is in every instance exacted. No student will be re- 
 tained, if removal warrants, whether for his own or 
 the good of the student body. This refers not only to 
 morals, but also to one's fidelity to duty. 
 
 The use of fire-arms is strictly prohibited. 
 
 The use of intoxicants, or their introduction into the 
 institution, or the frequenting of places where these are 
 sold, are all prohibited under pain of expulsion. 
 
 Students are not allowed to go beyond the College 
 boundaries without permission, nor is the indiscriminate 
 visiting the city tolerated. 
 
 The hour for rising is 6 o’clock; retirement at 9. 
 
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B. L. A. 
 LIBRARY AND 
 PARLOR 
 
The scholastic year, consisting of two terms of twenty 
 weeks each, begins early in September and terminates 
 about the end of June. Quarterly examinations are held 
 and reports of the mid-year and final examinations are 
 sent parents or guardians. 
 
 No classes are taught on AVednesdaj^s, nor on days of 
 religious or national observance. 
 
 The Christmas holidays may be spent at home. Parents 
 are earnestly requested to co-operate with the institution 
 in its enforcement of discipline that all scholars be present 
 on the day classes are resumed. 
 
 Written notices are sent parents informing them of 
 the arrival of their sons. 
 
 There is no vacation at Easter. 
 
 It is expected that only urgent requests for absence will 
 be made at any time during the year, particularly on 
 days of study, as such interruptions seriously retard the 
 scholar’s progress, besides being detrimental to discipline. 
 Scholars who are not present on opening days and who 
 do not cover the work by examination, are ineligible for 
 class distinctions. 
 
 The standing for promotion in any subject is 75%. 
 
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BOWLING ALLEY 
 
 AUDITORIUM 
 
 MAflARA C’KUILIAN ROOM 
 
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 iSrlt0t0U0 
 
 F irst and foremost of these is the Sodality of the 
 
 B. V. M. 
 
 This society was established on the Feast of the 
 Immaculate Conception, 1870. It is not be wondered at, 
 that Niagara’s sons, under her first title “The Seminary 
 of Our Lady of Angels” should profess signal devotion 
 to the Mother of God, who, as Bishop Timon remarked 
 to Pius IX., of holy memory, was Niagara’s only Prefect. 
 The Pontiff granted an indulgence of one hundred days, 
 every time they studied before this Prefect. 
 
 The Sodality holds its meetings every Saturday 
 evening. 
 
 The League of the Sacred Heart is also established, 
 particular devotions being carried out on the first Friday 
 of each month, on which days the Rt. Rev. Bishop has 
 granted permission for exposition of the Most Blessed 
 Sacrament during the entire day. 
 
 It goes without saying, that both these societies 
 carry their lessons even beyond the College sphere, for 
 no man is properly such, who is not essentially a 
 religious man. 
 
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BOYS’ RECREATION ROOM 
 
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 Three societies, the first, founded in ’66, the R. E. 
 V. R. L. A., called after one of the earlier Presidents, the 
 Rev. Robert Emmett Vincent Rice ; the S. O. L. A., 
 surnamed from the institution’s first title, and the 
 Basilian or the B. L. A., founded within two years later, 
 are admirable means in the furthering of class work in 
 English, History and Dialectics. Niagara need make no 
 apology for her graduates from the standpoint of English 
 or Oratory. 
 
 A yearly prize of $25,00 for the best Shakesperean 
 essay, two others of equal amount, to the winners in the 
 Academic and Collegiate contests in Declamation and 
 Oratory serve as an incentive for better efforts along 
 these lines. 
 
 These societies hold meetings every Wednesday, 
 presided over by a member of the Faculty as Censor, 
 and consist of original contributed matter, debates, im- 
 promptu talks on topics of the day, lectures, etc. 
 
 Membership in any of the societies includes library 
 privileges in the others. The combined number of vol- 
 umes at present is about 2,500, besides current magazines 
 and periodicals. 
 
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THK COLLEGE LAKE 
 
 SOUTHERN BOUNDARY LINE 
 
 SHADY NOOKS 
 
i>orial 
 
 “(ilb Niagara” 
 
 Niagara Alumni Aaanriatiuu, IFumtlirli Nnitrmbrr 25, 1881 
 
 Has for its obje:t the preservation of the friendships 
 formed at Niagara, in Study Hall or Seminary; the 
 strengthening, through yearly meetings, of the spirit of 
 loyalty to Alma Mater; the welding together through 
 means of permanent organization, of Niagara’s clergy 
 and laity, thus expanding, by concerted action in the 
 outside world, the efforts of this institution as an edu- 
 cational factor. 
 
 All students who have spent one year in the institution 
 are entitled to membership. 
 
 An annual fee of $5 is contributed by each member to 
 defray expenses connected with the yearly meeting. 
 
 Every third year the Alumni Meeting is held at the 
 University. 
 
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ALUMNI HALL 
 
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 The College Band and Orchestra have kept pace 
 with the literary societies, and are the means of adding 
 “touch” to college life. An experienced musical pro- 
 fessor, a graduate of the University of Leipsic, gives 
 instruction twice a week in ensemble and individual 
 work. A complete set of wind instruments is at the dis- 
 posal of such students who are musizally inclined, with 
 the only condition that these lend their efforts in further- 
 ing another of Niagara's “Graces.” 
 
 In addition to the above there are also Glee Clubs, 
 Vocal and Instrumental Quartettes, etc., which are 
 heard frequently in class entertainments and in public 
 recitals in the College Theatre. 
 
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These are encouraged, but not to such a degree that 
 the “mens saua” is subserved. No student will be 
 allowed to devote too much time to them, at no time 
 will these come between the work of the school or the 
 work of any individual ; it may be said in connection 
 with this, that in every instance, the wish of the parent 
 shall be obeyed. 
 
 A competent physical instructor and experienced 
 trainers give the benefit of their observations, and par- 
 ticular care is taken to mould the physical with the 
 mental and moral man. 
 
 One of the largest private ball parks in New York 
 State serves admirably for foot-ball and base-ball games ; 
 the hand-ball and tennis courts, etc., besides the gym- 
 nasium, mentioned before, are the scenes of friendly 
 class-rivalry and inter-collegiate games. 
 
 While an Athletic Association, composed of the 
 students themselves, arranges for contests, games, etc., 
 the voice of the Faculty member is law. 
 
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THK LAKK 
 
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 Tuition must be paid in advance at the beginning of 
 each half year. No student will be allowed to continue 
 course until accounts have been settled. 
 
 Books and stationery may be purchased at the College at 
 current rates. 
 
 No deduction wdll be made for withdrawal within the 
 half year, except on account of protracted illness. 
 
 Medicines and hospital accounts are charged to individ- 
 uals ; no reduction for time in hospital. 
 
 Previous to the student’s departure, notice must be giv- 
 en, accounts adjusted and traveling expenses supplied. 
 
 Each student should be amply supplied with clothing, 
 table service, etc. These should be marked with the name 
 of the student. 
 
 The College does not hold itself responsible for books, 
 clothing or belongings of students. 
 
’VARSITY THAM ’09 ’ 
 
(Hmvsts of 
 
 Araii^mtr 
 
 I NSTRUCTION is given in three general depart- 
 ments : Academic, Collegiate and Ecclesiastical. 
 Special courses in Commercial and Scientific sub- 
 jects are also oft’ered. 
 
 The Academic Course embraces the usual four years’ 
 work in subjects as taught in High School or Academy. 
 Matter in this course includes : 
 
 Algebra through Quadratics, Plane and Solid 
 Geometry, Plane and Spheric Trigonometry, Elementary 
 and Intermediate French, German Spanish or Italian; 
 American History, Greek, Roman and Mediaeval Mis- 
 tory; Latin Grammar, Composition and Prosody, 
 Caesar, Sallust, Cicero ; Greek Grammar, Composition, 
 Anabasis and Advanced English, Second Year English, 
 Literature, paragraph structure, the reading and dis- 
 cussion of selections from the class authors, regular and 
 persistent training in written and oral composition. Civil 
 Government, Biology, Elocution and Christian Doctrine. 
 
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THE SACRED GROUNDS 
 
(Enlbgtatr 
 
 The Collegiate Course includes the following sub- 
 jects : 
 
 Analytical Geometry, Integral and Differential Cal- 
 culus, Physics and Chemistry, each for two years, with 
 laboratory practice ; two years of advanced work in 
 Biology, with laboratory practice; Astronomy, Geology, 
 Economics, English History, History of Philosophy, 
 advanced work in the modern languages, Greek Composi- 
 tion, Iliad, the Greek Eathers, the Gospels, advanced 
 work in Latin, Prosody, Horace (Odes and Ars 
 Poetica), Latin Eathers, etc.; Mental Philosophy (two 
 years). Ethics, Advanced English and American Liter- 
 ature, Rhetoric, critical study of classical authors, in 
 Ereshman, Sophomore, Junior and Senior years; Elocu- 
 tion and Christian Doctrine. 
 
 The degree of Bachelor of Arts is conferred upon 
 graduates of the above. 
 
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A VIEW OF ASSEMBLY ROOM 
 
 ONE OF THE LARGEST IN THE STATE 
 
 SWIMMING POOL, 60 X 20 
 
(Snmm^rrtal 
 
 The Commercial Course (two years) embraces Ad- 
 vanced Arithmetic, and any of the Mathematics in the 
 Academic Course, Commercial Law, two years in one of 
 the modern languages. Commercial Arithmetic, Com- 
 mercial Geography, Business Orthography, Commercial 
 and Banking Bookkeeping, Typewriting, two years of 
 Academic English, with their alternating subjects. 
 
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 The Scientific Course (two years) includes such sub- 
 jects as Latin or Greek, or both; any one or two modern 
 languages, English, with alternating subjects; the 
 Mathematics and Sciences, as outlined in Academic or 
 Collegiate courses. 
 
 The degree of Bachelor of Science is conferred upon 
 graduates of the above. 
 
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 MAIN CHAPEL OF THE UNIVERSITY 
 
Amaria 
 
 Eleven awards are given every year, five to students 
 in the Academic Course, six to those pursuing the Col- 
 legiate Course. 
 
 Two gold medals are awarded to the students attain- 
 the highest and the second highest positions in the 
 Academic Department. 
 
 Two gold medals are awarded the winners in the 
 competitive examinations in Elocution and Christian 
 Doctrine. 
 
 Gold medals are also awarded the students of Col- 
 legiate standing for the highest and second highest posi- 
 tions in this department. 
 
 Gold medals are awarded for the highest positions 
 in Junior Year and Senior Year Mental Philosophy. 
 
 A purse of $25.00 in gold is awarded the winner in 
 the competitive examination in Oratory. 
 
 A gold medal is the award to the one attaining the 
 highest position in the Eirst Christian Doctrine Class. 
 
 For the best Shakespearean essay (subject to be 
 assigned) a purse of $25.00 in gold is offered. 
 
 Special students are ineligible for any of these 
 awards,, as are also they who have been absent from 
 class for a considerable time. 
 
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CONVENT OF THE “LITTLE SISTERS OF THE HOLY FAMILY 
 
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 ilorning 
 
 Arise 6.00 
 
 Holy Mass and Morning Prayers 6.30 
 
 Breakfast 7.00 
 
 Retire to Assembly Room 7.45 
 
 Recitation in Mathematics and Sciences 
 
 Two Sessions 7.45 
 
 Study in Modern Languages and Commercial Sub- 
 jects 9.15 
 
 Recitation 10.00 
 
 Study Latin 10.45 
 
 Recitation 11.30 
 
 Dinner and Recreation 12.15 
 
 Aftornnou 
 
 Commercial Subjects and Study Greek 1.15 
 
 Recitation 2.00 
 
 Study English or History 2.40 
 
 Recitation 3.30 
 
 Recreation 4.15 
 
 Rosary 5.35 
 
 Supper 6.00 
 
 Study Mathematics and Science 7.30 
 
 Night Prayers: Retire 8.30 
 
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 THE NORTH WING 
 
 THE SEMINARY CHAPEL 
 
iEabataattral Sppartmpnt 
 
 S EMINARY of Our Lady of Angels is the title which 
 properly belongs to the Seminary Department of 
 Niagara University. Unlike the College Depart- 
 ment it has for its sole end the training of candidates for 
 the sacred ministry. Toward this end are directed all 
 the studies and religious practices of the Seminary. An 
 atmosphere of piety thrown around the Seminarians leads 
 them to feel that the Priesthood of the New Law is the 
 highest dignity to which men can aspire, and that they 
 who are unequal to the labor of fitting themselves for 
 such a dignity are out of place in the Seminary. 
 
 The rules, while strict, are not oppressive. Though 
 directed especially towards the development and perfec- 
 tion of vocations to the Priesthood, they are not of such 
 a nature as to be discarded as inoperative outside the 
 Seminary. They are, rather, such as one destined to 
 offer the Most Holy Sacrifice of the Mass to God should 
 willingly assume for his guidance. They are, in brief, 
 the basis of a rule of life for a priest inflamed with the 
 spirit of his vocation. 
 
 The scholastic year, consisting of two terms, begins 
 early in September and terminates about the end of June. 
 The first term ends on the first of Lebruary; the second 
 ends with the close of the scholastic year. 
 
 The order of exercises is substantially the same for 
 each day of the scholastic year. All arise at 5 a. m., 
 and at 5.30 go to chapel for morning prayers, a half 
 
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hour’s meditation and Mass. After fifteen minutes 
 recreation following breakfast, the forenoon is taken up 
 with study and recitation until 11.42 a. m., when a 
 particular examen (from Tronson) is made, and a chapter 
 of the New Testament read. At 1.30 p. m. the Rosary 
 is recited, and is followed by study and recitation until 
 3.30 o’clock, when a half hour is allowed for recreation. 
 Study and class work again follow until supper. The day 
 is closed by night prayers in common and a visit to the 
 Blessed Sacrament. Those in Sacred Orders recite the 
 Divine Office in common. A repetition of meditation is 
 made on Sunday morning by those seminarians whom the 
 Reverend Director calls upon in chapel for that purpose. 
 The object of such repetition is to teach the seminarians 
 in what manner a meditation should be made. Spiritual 
 conferences are given regularly every week. All sem- 
 inarians are required to approach the Holy Table on 
 Sundays, Fridays and on all principal festivals. Frequent 
 communion is especially inculcated and encouraged. 
 
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iEntranrf Spqmr^ttifnta 
 
 T O the first year of the Acadenric course. 
 
 The completion of the eighth grade or year in 
 the Parochial or Grammar School ; admission to 
 this year, presnposses a thorough groundingin the elemen- 
 tary subjects: Arithmetic, Grammar, Spelling, Reading, 
 Geography, Penmanship. 
 
 To the Freshman Class. The successful completion of 
 the four Academic years in Academy or High School. 
 Admission to this year, presupposes the equivalent of 
 matter covered in our Academic Course, or the following: 
 
 Latin — Caesar, Sallust, Cicero’s Orations, Livy, Virgil’s 
 Aeneid (fifteen hundred lines in each author) ; a thorough 
 knowledge of grammar, of hexameter verse, and the com- 
 pletion of Arnold’s Prose Composition; also pra:tice in 
 Latin conversation. 
 
 Greek — Anabasis, Lysias, Plato’s Apology for Socrates 
 (1,000 lines in each author). The pupil should be familiar 
 with the verb forms, and with the rules of syntax, with 
 euphonic changes and vowel contractions and should be 
 able to construct sentences in prose on the lines of Arn- 
 old’s Prose Composition. 
 
 Note — Equivalents to any or all these authors may be 
 offered. 
 
 Mathematics — Advanced Arithmetic, Algebra, thorough 
 Quadratics, Plane and Solid Geometry, Plane and Spheric 
 Trigonometry. 
 
 Modern Languages — Two years in either French or 
 German, Spanish or Italian. The student will be expected 
 to read and write with ease ; to be familiar with the rules 
 
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and exceptions of grammar; to be able to carry on sim- 
 ple conversation, and to have read works of standard 
 authors in the language he offers. 
 
 English — A thorough knowledge of grammar is pre- 
 supposed. Particular attention is given to the knowledge, 
 theoretical and practical of the paragraph as the unit of 
 discourse. His equipment in English will be judged more 
 from his ability to write clearly and forcibly than from 
 an accumulation of facts concerning authors, etc. He 
 should, then be grounded in the various forms of composi- 
 tion — description, narration, exposition and argument, 
 and also be familiar with the more common figures of 
 rhetoric and their application. He should have read the 
 works required for College entrance or preferably where 
 possible, works by Catholic authors of equal merit. 
 
 History — Advanced United States, Greek and Roman, 
 Ancient and Modern, embodying the topics or their equiv- 
 alent, taken up in our Academic Courses. 
 
 Christian Doctrine — A knowledge of this subject as out- 
 lined in De Harbe’s large Catechism. 
 
 Applicants for entrance into the Ecclesiastical Depart- 
 ment, must conform to the requirements which will be 
 explained upon application to the Very Rev. President or 
 to the Director of the Seminary. 
 
 In lieu of entrance examinations, applicants must pre- 
 sent properly signed certificates, and in every instance, 
 credentials testifying to the good moral character, shall 
 be exacteci. 
 
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Niagara dInJJrx 
 
 T he representative journal of the University and 
 official organ of the Alumni Association is edited 
 and entirely controlled by a staff of students ap- 
 pointed by the Very Reverend President. 
 
 NIAGARA’S TRIBUTE, which appeared January 1, 
 1870, was the first attempt at college journalism at 
 Niagara. After a year’s existence this sheet gave place 
 to the INDEX NIAGARENSIS, and this, in turn (on 
 December 15, 1874), became the NIAGARA INDEX. 
 
 The publication is issued semi-monthly, and the influ- 
 ence that it exerts in elevating the literary standard of 
 the College and Seminary by affording an opportunity 
 for aspiring scribes, the pleasant means of communica- 
 tion which it offers, and the happy manner in which it 
 preserves the bond of fellowship existing between the 
 Alumni and the Alma Mater, have merited for it the 
 substantial encouragement of many friends and sub- 
 scribers, Alumni and students of “Old Niagara.’’ 
 
 Communications should be addressed 
 
 Niagara Jlnirx 
 
 NIAGARA UNIVERSITY P. O. 
 
 : NEW YORK