Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1870-08-29
EDUCATIONAL.


close, and in few DAYS more the duties and
responsibilities of new school year will com
mence. As il is an open question with many
parents and guardians TO whom they will entrus.
the important task of instructing their youthful
charges, We refer them to our advertising col
umns, which furnish directory to the best edu-
l cational institutions in our midst, and many
| outside the District. Below will be found notices
of some of these, and others will be noticed from
| time to time as they advertise:
| The exercises of Gonsagd CoUege, on street,
near the Patent ONCE, will be resumed on
/ Monday next, with an experienced corps OF pro-
| fessors, who, besides the usual classical and
| scientific course, and the English, French, and
give TINS in
Is steadily gaining popular favor, because of
| the thoroughness Of the system Of instruction,
which Is well calculated to it the pupils for
The Eclectic Institute corner 9th and l. streets,
an English, mathematical, and classical school
oliver Cox, late professor OF mathematics in the
Western Maryland College, and whose resi-,
dence is No. 12l6 street, is the principal, and
responsible position. The terms and other in
formation Is contained in the advertisement in
another column.
The school year of LaseH Female Seminary, at
Auburndale, Mass, ten miles west of Boston,
begins September 18th; number Of pupils linn
tied TO forty. The instruction is thorough, with
gOO0 advantages the study OF music, paint
ing, French and German. Address Charles W.
Cushing.
Rock Hiu College is beautifully situated upon
the brow of a hill, within q few minutes walk
Of the railroad station at Elicott City, the most
picturesque and healthiest town in the State of
Maryland. The college is conducted by the
Brothers Of the Christian Schools, Brother
Bettelin, principal, and Is empowered to confer
all academical honors. There are numerous
pupils in attendance every term from this Dis
uict, and the Washington and Georgetown boys
10 fo~ xNzfF la 4aIxar .EN
plomas and prizes. The terms will be found in
the advertisement.
Georpetocn Collegs.-This veteran institution,
| one Of the oldest and most celebrated in the
country, does not need any extended notice, as
| Its graduates are filling positions Of honor and
| trust in every section OF the country. The ac-
September, and ends in the first week of July.
The lectures in the medical and law depart
ments will commence in october. Circulars
plying to the president, Rev john Early, s. j.
Frederick female Seminary, a regular college,
at Frederick. Nd, will commence its next
and teachers on Monday, Sept 18th; terms very
moderate. A French lady resides In the fam
lily. Address Rev. Thos. NJ. Cam, A. NJ, pres
The fall term of Horari Institute, Nd, a Sc
lect institute, begins Sept. 5th, with extended
facilities and reduction Of terms. Expenses
per annum SIG. Address Prof. l.. q. Mat
thews, A. NJ, Matthews Store Post Office, How
ard county, Md.
Wesleyan Female College, Whining ton, Della
ware, offers superior advantages for the educa-
ton of young ladies in all branches OF study.
The annual session will commence September
9th. For catalogues address John Wilson, Pres
ident.
TAe Washington Business Colleoe is one of the
best known institutions in our city and is ac-
complaining great good. Young gentlemen and
ladies here receive thorough business educa-
ment departments or mercantile houses. The
regular day and evening sessions In all the de-
partments of the college will be resumed to-day
For full Information call at the College Office
southwest corner OF eth and streets or adj
dress Henry G. Spencer, Secretary.
Mss v. w. Wright, inexperienced teacher
September 18th. on New York avenue, between
10th and 18th streets. Inquiries may be made of
her at III | street.
The eighteenth annual session of Emerson In
stitute, the well-known classical and mathemati-
cal school for boys, on l4th street, between I
and h, will begin Wednesday, September 18th
This is one OF our best schools. Address Mr.
posite Ebbitt House.
The Boys English and Classical Academy will be
opened at No. i21 eth street, opposite Odd Fell
Z. Roys, late principal of the Male Grammar
school, Second District, in this CITY, where he
proved himself to be a competent instructor
OF youth. he may be seen at the school room
The Boys English and Classical High School will
resume Its duties in the north session room of
t. 4 < street. Mnu-
day, the 9Th Of September. MIR. j. W. Hunt,
tie principal, may be seen at the school room
every day this week from to p. m. Mr. Hunt
was for some time teacher in one OF the Gram
Car Schools OF this city, and won for himself an
eLvIable reputation in that position.
Studies will be resumed at the English, French
and CLASSICAL Institate, for young ladies and
Monday, September 18th. Apply to Mrs. Angelo
jackson, principal.
The duties Of the Boarding and Day School, 40
September 5tn. Circulars in reference to this
excellent school NAV be obtained by addressing
the Rector OF the Church OF the Epiphany or
the principal, NJ. j. Narrower.
The twelfth annual session of Mrs. S. A. Peck's
Select School for Boys, No. 1I04 street. will COM
mence Monday, September 5th. Careful atten-
ton given to moral, in addition to mental, cul
ture.
The session Of the Episcopal High School, Fair
fax County, Va, begins September 2lst. Terms
Blackford, NJ. A., Lock Box 10, Alexandria, Va.
The duties Of 81. Johns Hall, 2ol7 street, will
be resumed on Monday, September 18th; Rev.
principal. This we'll known Institution com,
mences Its seventh year with this term.
The fifteenth annual session OF Eueren Iasti-
tute, an English classical school for boys, on
Massachusetts, avenue, between 9th and 10th
streets, viii commence on Monday, September
9Th. Mr.. j. Everett Martin, the principal, is a
iished his character as a successful teacher. See
advertisement for rates, and for circulars ap-
Ply to the principal, 1910 street, between Eth
and 18th streets.
academy Of Holy Cross, street, between 18th
and 18th, will reopen Monday. September sta.
Particular attention paid to music, both vocal
and instrumental. See advertisement and for
particulars apply to Sister M. Sebastian.
The next session Of Rockville Academy Is. H.
Coleman, University or Virginia, and X. Z.
Marshall, OF Fauquier, principally will COM
ence on Monday, September 9Th. Terms, for
scholastic year or ten months, s22s, one-half
payable In advance. For particulars apply 10
principals.
The Dominican Sisters will reopen their Sc
leet school, the academy Of TIE Sacred Heart of
Mary, on Virginia avenue, South Washington,
Monday, September 9Th See advertisement,
and for further particulars inquire at the acad-
envy. The Female Parochial School OF St
Dominic's Parish will also be reopened on the
same day in the basement OF 81. Dominic's
Church.
Mss Hanna will resume the duties or her
school, 2i42 Pennsylvania avenue, on Monday,
September 21st
Hrs. Kssley's School for young ladies and misses
win reopen Monday, September 5th, at No. 500
18th street, corner H.
Miss Heath will resume the duties of her school
Monday, September 5th, I'd street, No. 76, one
door west OF Frederick street, Georgetown. D.
G. Ornamental work taught, also music
81. Josephs Preparatory School for boys, under