. Review of reviews and world's work. the Red River Valley settlers havebeen induced to take up diversified farming in-stead of depending, as formerly, upon wheatalone ; and, in consequence, having to face star- vation with every crop failure. In this, as in ahhis advocated reforms, he does not stop withtalk. Following his instruction, he has scat-tered along the line of his road, for free use ofthe farmers, 500 blooded bulls and 3,500 result of this foresight has been a completetransformation of the scrub stock of theNorthwest. MR. hills philanthropies. One of Mr. Hills most notable
. Review of reviews and world's work. the Red River Valley settlers havebeen induced to take up diversified farming in-stead of depending, as formerly, upon wheatalone ; and, in consequence, having to face star- vation with every crop failure. In this, as in ahhis advocated reforms, he does not stop withtalk. Following his instruction, he has scat-tered along the line of his road, for free use ofthe farmers, 500 blooded bulls and 3,500 result of this foresight has been a completetransformation of the scrub stock of theNorthwest. MR. hills philanthropies. One of Mr. Hills most notable philanthropiesis the St. Paul Theological Seminary—a school ofpreparation for the priesthood, dedicated in1895. Unlike most pliilantliropists, and withcharacteristic modesty, Mr. Hill refuses to allowthis institution to bear his name, but gives thathonor to the city of his residence. The build-ings, erected through the gift of $500,000, aresix severely handsome structures of pressedbrick, built in the English University form of a. ONE OF THE BUILDINGS OF THE ST. PAUL SEMINARY. 678 THE AMERICAN MONTHLY REVIEIV OF REVIEIVS. quadrangle. The site, upon tlie high, woodedbluff of the Mississippi River, offers a quiet re-treat, perfectly fitted for study and expense was spared in internal equipment,affording an opportunity for comfort, health, andthe highest culture. Each student is providedwith a study and sleeping room, with access tothe bath. A gymnasium gives an opportunityfor physical development, so often overlooked insuch institutions. The seminary offers unrivaledopportunities for theological research, as well asa broad culture in science and literature, not usu-ally joined to a theological course. While theseminary is intended principally for the ecclesias-tical province of St. Paul, and draws its studentsfrom the dioceses comprised in this province,still it is open to students of all sections of thecountry, and from the first its fullest capacity hasbeen tested
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