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September 1874
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VC Ex 1878
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: VCLLettersGastonMaryE18741878007001
September 1874,
Sunday
My Dear Mother,
I should not have waited so long to answer your letter but I wished to write satisfactorily, and Sunday is the only day in which it is possible to do so [crossed out: this]. My lessons are all arranged at last, and I am beginning to feel settled, and like^ an old student. My studies are Algebra, Sophomore German and Ancient History, the first and last Prep of course. If they would give me Latin I would be a [?]. by Christmas but only three studies are allowed with music and [crossed out: it] I suppose I cannot
Sunday
My Dear Mother,
I should not have waited so long to answer your letter but I wished to write satisfactorily, and Sunday is the only day in which it is possible to do so [crossed out: this]. My lessons are all arranged at last, and I am beginning to feel settled, and like^ an old student. My studies are Algebra, Sophomore German and Ancient History, the first and last Prep of course. If they would give me Latin I would be a [?]. by Christmas but only three studies are allowed with music and [crossed out: it] I suppose I cannot
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be I passed to Freshman Latin all but one Semester. If I had only studied Cicero, I would have allright.
I should have entered the Junior class in German if I had studied the right Grammar but it is better as it is, as there is more time for other lessons. Our Algebra lessons are long and difficult and the book more advanced than any I have ever seen, but we have a very thorough teacher, and every step is explained and understood before we are allowed to leave it. We begin the History of course and although the lessons are about two pages usually we are required to know the origin of words, and something of the life of every persons mentioned. Professor Hinkle our Teacher gives us lectures at every recitation and on Monday we must give the
I should have entered the Junior class in German if I had studied the right Grammar but it is better as it is, as there is more time for other lessons. Our Algebra lessons are long and difficult and the book more advanced than any I have ever seen, but we have a very thorough teacher, and every step is explained and understood before we are allowed to leave it. We begin the History of course and although the lessons are about two pages usually we are required to know the origin of words, and something of the life of every persons mentioned. Professor Hinkle our Teacher gives us lectures at every recitation and on Monday we must give the
: VCLLettersGastonMaryE18741878007003
[crossed out: the] abstract of everything he has said in the last week: he has such a fearful temper I quake when he opens his mouth. and in the midst of his talk he jumps at us and screams - 'is zat so' 'do you zee'; of course we always see and then he begins again*
My Music Teacher has not been assigned me yet - probably will be this week. We are required to rise at 6.30 and must not before that time, a rule very little regarded In this College if I judge the rest by our Parlor. Breakfast at 7.15, dinner at 12.15. Lessons come between and until 5 oclock: everything goes by Periods here, and if you want a girl to walk with you at 4.15 you must say
My Music Teacher has not been assigned me yet - probably will be this week. We are required to rise at 6.30 and must not before that time, a rule very little regarded In this College if I judge the rest by our Parlor. Breakfast at 7.15, dinner at 12.15. Lessons come between and until 5 oclock: everything goes by Periods here, and if you want a girl to walk with you at 4.15 you must say
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abstract of everything he has said in the
last week: he has such a fearful temper I quake when he opens his mouth.
Sept. 1874 -3
and in the midst of his talk he jumps at us and screams - 'is zat
so' fdo you zee9, of course we always see and then he begins again*
My Music Teacher has not been assigned me yet - probably will be
this week. We are required to rise at 6.30 and must not before that
time, a rule ve^ little regarded In this College If X judge the rest by
our Parlor. Breakfast at 7.15, dinner at 12.15. Lessons come betweea
and until 5 oclock: everything goes by Periods here, and if you want a
girl to walk with you at 4.15 you must say
last week: he has such a fearful temper I quake when he opens his mouth.
Sept. 1874 -3
and in the midst of his talk he jumps at us and screams - 'is zat
so' fdo you zee9, of course we always see and then he begins again*
My Music Teacher has not been assigned me yet - probably will be
this week. We are required to rise at 6.30 and must not before that
time, a rule ve^ little regarded In this College If X judge the rest by
our Parlor. Breakfast at 7.15, dinner at 12.15. Lessons come betweea
and until 5 oclock: everything goes by Periods here, and if you want a
girl to walk with you at 4.15 you must say
: VCLLettersGastonMaryE18741878007005
five dol lars will be plenty. My Gymnastic suit books and Travelling took nearly all and although nothing more is needed at present I had better be prepared. I will keep an account if you wish. Tell Bones and Hugh to write, give much love to Grandma and Aged P. I will write to G- soon,
your affectionate Molly.
Will you please send my Bible by mail. I forgot it.
[Mary E. Gaston, ex-'78]
your affectionate Molly.
Will you please send my Bible by mail. I forgot it.
[Mary E. Gaston, ex-'78]
