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138  THE CRISIS ADVERTISER

THE HAMPTON NORMAL AND AGRICULTURAL INSTITUTE
Hampton, Virginia

The young men are under military discipline,
and are formed into a battalion of
six companies with student officers. The 
military system results in an erect carriage,
prompt obedience, and respect for authority.

OBJECT--Founded in 1868
by General Samuel C. Armstrong
to train selected youth
who should go out to teach
and train their people. The
Institute was designated to instruct
Negro youth in morality,
industry, and thrift, as
well as in earnest and practical
Christianity.

HAMPTON TODAY--An
industrial village with 900
boarding students; 1,100
acres; 140 buildings; instruction
farm of 835 acres; and
200 teachers and workers.
Hampton stands for a "sound
body, a trained capacity, and
an unselfish outlook on life."
Hampton is on the State of
Virginia list of approved
four-year secondary schools.

COURSES--Recently revised
four-year courses in 
Teacher Training; Home
Economics; Business; Agriculture;
and 13 Trades.

PRINCIPAL--James E. Gregg

STATE OF NEW JERSEY
Manual Training and Industrial School
FOR COLORED YOUTH

BORDENTOWN, N. J. 

A high institution for the training of colored youth.  Excellent
equipment, thorough instruction, wholesome surroundings.  Academic
training for all students.
Courses in carpentry, agriculture and trades for boys.
Courses in domestic science and domestic art for girls.
Expenses reasonable. Term begins September 4, 1918.
For information address

  W. R. VALENTINE, Principal

Mention THE CRISIS.