Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1872-08-21
EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS.
Directory for Parents and aua rs5ians

cstional NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. and private-wil
be rc-opened for the coming schoolastic year.
Parents and guardians viii DO well 70 eonsalt
the advertising columns OF TIE STAB, where
they viii tnd complies directory TO the best
colleges, academies and schools for the youth in
TINS District and elsewhere. The number and
variety o. the schools show 2 readiness to meet
the tastes and requirements Of the day, audit is
encouraging > note in this coz neetioR, that gen
eTal educational facilities here have kept pace
with these elsewhere. Ii is also gratifying 10 OBJ
serve from the names of those at the head OF
these institutions that persons OF the highest al
tuTe are engaged in this Responsible anu IN
fuenfial calling, than which there is rome more
important. The facilities provided here FOR
pTCraTstiOn or q businr7s career, are confessed
ly great, and ought to attract the interest and
supI ort not alone of our own Citizers, but those
ofOther place. Re'ow we,rOtics the colleges and
schools which annually employ the wide circU'a-
ron of THE STAR to bring their claims before
the public, and shall continue our notices, from
tune TO tI-ne ar new advertisements appear.
g Orgetovu College, ore Of the oldest and
most widely known institutions in the country
1901 ems On the first Monday in September, and
the Lectures in the law aud medical department,
commence on the Sd OF October. The college
buildings are located on the heights of George
town, salubriCUs ana healthy site, com Tns I'd
ing 2 splendid view o. Washington, the PotJ-
mae river and the surrounding country. u j.
in charge OF the j suit Fathers, ard among ITS
pupils are found young men from All parts D!
North and South America, while many OF rs
graduates are found OcC Bqytng high positions ir
The various walks o. life.
Ceiuuhia College, tie reputation o! which is
world wide. opens as fOl.0Gs--The preparatory
department., September llth; the college, seq
tTrhtr 18th; the medical department, October
9Th: the law department, October 9Th. This ~
sfitutinp ranEs with aDy cole re in the country.
and unteT D.. j. e. WsI'ing, the new president
il seems TO have taken aIresl start. Catalogue
containing full descriptions can he obtained by
addressing Dr.. weIling. The location Of the
college is 90 healthy as any place in tie world,
and il has ample grounds fer exercise.
THE Washington PuSiness College. so we'll
known in this community, wEere il hes qualified
30 many of our Young people for bUsiness pur-
suits, reOVeus on Monday, September 2d. The
advantages Of this institution cannot be over
estimated. The pupils are cited for the various
avUcatiOns OF active business life. and the rates
o. tuitioD are remarkably low.
COTZagS College, one Of The Oldest educational
Institutions in the District, Is now located on I
street, near st. Aloysius church, where they
have q cOmnodious building and large grounds.
The exercises will he resumed on Monday, Sep
Jesuts, and ranks among the first u our Catho-
lie schools
ST. Vincent's school, for girls only, at the cor
uer Of 10Th ard q streets. reopens on the ID OF
September. This school is in charge OF the
Sisters Of Charity, and is literally patronized by
PrOtestants- az well as Catholics. No distinction
is made on account of creed. but all pupils are
treated alike. The course or studies is very tul,
and particular attention is paid 10 music. needle
v Ork. embroidery, &C.
The Bosslyn Seminary, in charge of Miss Ross,
v
il az 1855 street, and is fer young ladies 0ply.
The teacher IS fully qualified in every respect
for her duty.
Mis- Hsrrover's boarding and day school will
reopen on Monday, Septenbe- 9Th. Many CT
the first ladies of Washiu gtOn were educated in
this school, the facilities Of which are not TO be
surpassed. 4 class for small boys viii DO sdded
to the school in September.
Miss Calkins' school, at the corner OF Penn
svIvania avenue and street southeast, reOpns
on the first Monday in September. This school
is OF Capitol Hill, and meets Il want long telt by
Iaany residing III that LEGALITY. The lady in
charge is an excellent teacher, and deserves
liberal patronage
The Eclectic Institute, fog boys, reoeens on
the @th Of September. at the new school rooms,
18th street, between X and Ia Nc school il the
city is better qualified 20 lit boy for college
than tits Among its patrons are many Of the
first citizens OF Washington, all Of whom testify
10 it merits.
Miss Ada G. hammond will will have charge
OF the school recently Taught by Miss Lendorff,
at 5T 9th street. The new teacher comes well
recommended.
The Select School for Young Ladies of Mrs.
J.. a. Nithersp pooh, at r1S II street, will be
TeOpeRed Oh the 18th Of September. few
more pupils can be accommodated. Parents
entIusIing their children to the care Of this lady
may rest assured that they win be properly
cared for. Tie terms are moderate.
The Misses Perley will reopen their school
on tie ith OF September, in the parlOrs Of the
4 sse mbly' Presbyterian church. ThisschOOl is
for Young ladies and children, The teachers
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beaTs . first class reputation.
TIE classical ara Ia, hs Instical academy in
The basement OF DR.. Surderland's chuTct. OF
J. street, in charge of Nr. Chas. ROys, reOpeus
on the ii Of September. Mr.. Koys is an old and
experienced teacher, formerly connected with
ire public schools. where he won the C7teeIu OF
aren's, justices. and pnpis.
Tie Mount Vernon Institute, boarding aud
day school for Young ladies, AZ 1870 | sweet.
CpeUs on tie lg.h or September. The school
VIII he in charge OF Mrs. &. W. Pairo, VINO will
Ne assisted by corps Of competent teachers.
Especial attention Wiz e paid 70 the study At
French. Tbs promises 70 he an excellent
school and it VII no doubt Dc Literally patron
lied.
The Western Mary land College, a. westuin-
st5T, Nd. is under the special PATRONAGE Ut the
Maryland annual conference of the NJ shOdist
Protestant church. but il strictly free from any
sectariarism, either liz its course % study OF
rules OF discipline. ItaccomnCdates both male
and female pupils. The teachers are gentle
men and ladies' thoroughly competent Tor the
work they have in hand.
The Lasele Female Seminary, ~ Auburn
dale, Mass, IL enc Of the best schools in New
England. Particular attention Is paid TO the
common branches, and there are special facili-
ties Tor studying German, French, and paint
ing. A competent music teacher ard all the
advantage OF sccess to The New England con-
seTvatCTv Of music are features OF the school.
The Wesleyan Female College, ~ w ming
ton, Del, under charge OF Rev. John Wilson, Is
one OF the best female colleges IN the country.
The location is HEALTHY and pleasant, and the
teachers are well qualified. Among its patrons
are many Of the best families in Washington.
Golden Hill Institute and Family Boarding
school tor boys, at Bridgeport, Conn, pres ded
over by Rev. G.. Il. Day, Is an excellent school.
The pupils have al tie comforts OF home, and
the educational advantages are unsurpassed
The Frederick Female Seminary, at Freder-
lex, Md, under charge of Rev. Thor'9s NJ
CsnD. has been in existence since 1910, and it.
reputation as an excellent school has snread
Throughout the country. The next session be-
gins September 9th. aud early application
should be made, a. the school generally has as
MANY as can be accommodated.
The Howard Institute, In Howard county.
Md, for boys, is al excellent school, and the
expenses are very moderate. BY his advertise
Teut, K sill be seen that Prof. Matthews the
principal refers 10 well-knOwn gentlemen in
this community.
The Cumberland Valley Institute for boys, at
Merchandising, eight miles west of Harrisburg,
Pa, II another excellent school, easy OF access,
and in a healthy location. The teachers are gem
tlemen Of ability, and well known both here and
in Baltimore.
The boarding and day school OF the Misses
Osborne, for young ladies and children, reopens
on Wednesday, Sept. 4th, ct 9i3 NJ street, near
10th. An excellent corps o. teachers has beer
engaged.
The English, French and Classical Institute
for young ladies. IN charge of Mrs. An CELLO Jack
son, at 915 New York avenue, is one OF the bes;