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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.