The University is under the direction of the American Methodist Episcopal Church and was opened five years ago. The Rev. John C. Ferguson is President. At present there are eighty pupils enrolled. The faculty comprises three foreign and seven native teachers. The course of study embraces three years in the Primary Department, three in the Preparatory School. and four in the College. The study of English is required during the last three years of the course, but. pupils in lower grades are permitted to study it, if they wish. At present there are twenty-five students learning English. The most advanced class is just completing the first year in the College.
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