Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1883-09-19
The New School Year.
THE PRIVATE SCHOOLS.

By october 1st ali of the private schools will be
fairly In working order for the new scholastic
year. Those that have been opened since Septem-
Der began have very generally been unexcepton-
ally we'll attended. With the few vacancies filled
by pupils returning later in the month there will
hardly be room for those who may come after and
who have not selected school at home, or even
abroad for that matter. THE STAR, from time to
time, has made up directory Of the schools so
that parents and guardians could have every facl-
ity in making choice. This record has proved to
be one of general excellence
The West Washington Conservatory OF Music,
1927 S1st street, Is now open for the reception Of
pupils. The marked success OF this institution
last season warrants one in recommending 1t to
those who desire the advantages OF q careful and
conscientious training in the different branches,
which are taught under the most capable nstruc-
tors Special attention will be given to young be-
gnnerS, and the advantages Of the chorus class Is
particularly to be remembered. The prospectus
by the board OF directors, and obtainable at
Prof. and Mrs Lucten E. c. Colliere's French.
classical and English school for boys, at 1888
street northwest, will open for the reception Of
year begins OCTOBER There is full corps OF ex-
perenced teachers under the immediate direction
of Prot. Colliere. This school has been well es-
tabllShed and has always given satisfaction.
Prof. Col!iere is also forming night classes, Tor
which early application should be made.
street northwest, With n. Jolly, principal employs
the best Of native teachers and the most efficient
system. Lessons are given at school or at private
residences. while superior teachers are furnished
other schools. This system has branches In Balti-
more, Providence and Boston.
Gonzaga College, with staff OF well-trained and
energetic professors, offers fine opportunity for
thorough classical or commercial education A
special class was opened September IL for the pur
ing elementary branches without at the same time
being obliged to sit side by side with boys who
much younger than themselves An early appll-
cation for membership OF this class Is required.
JnO. j. Murphy, s. j., Is president.
An art studio has been established at 1899 18th
street northwest, Dupont Circie.) where lessons
are given In Oil painting and all kinds OF decora-
tive work.
Prof. Rudolph Rowe resumed his lessons on the
Violin this week at No. 1919 Pennsylvania avenue
northwest. Special attention is given by him to
young ladies' and advanced pupils.
Mrs E. A. Hoyle and Miss E. J. Walker have
opened an art school at rooms 1922 and 1873 Cor
coran building, where terms and details can be
learned. They are ladies t. ocoughly competent
H. H. Muller informs his m any friends and the
pubic generally that he intends opening an even
dng class for gentlemen In German lessons, at 925
Pennsylvania avenue.
The Rockland school for girls at Sandy Spring,
Mo, Henry c: Hallowell, principal, opened to-day
The Brookeville, (Md.) academy. with the Rev.
MI Nelson in charge, has opened its sess n un-
der hattering auspices. There are among his
Special attention Is called to the notice Of the
Eclectic Seminary" in another column. This
school will furnish the most desirable opportu-
mites for thorough and practical instruction. at
1901 Corcoran street. Mr.. 2. Richards is not only
one or the best KNOWN but one OF the most CON-
petent instructors in the District.
The Washington School or Photography and
type Writing reopenHd on the evening of the
nth, and Mr. Whitcomb, the principal, says that
from present appearances he will be obliged to
obtain larger quarters, as he has had much
larger increase Of students than he expected.
Miss NJ. K. Schreiner, the well-knOwn teacher OF
elocutlOn, has returned to Washington and may
De addressed at 1924 Riggs street northwest Miss
Schrelner was very successful in her profession
when she was here two years ago. and Is highly
commented by personal letters from Gen. Sher-
man. Gen. Jno Elton, commissioner of educa-
ton; Judge Macarthur, Lawrence Barrett and
many others.