Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1885-09-05
THE NEW SCHOOL YEAR.
Institutions of Washing.
ton and Vicinity - InfOrmatiOn for
Parents and Guardians.

| wen provided with educational facilities a
| Washington. there need be no difficulty in find
ing good school, though one may be embar
rassed in making a choice among so many in
situations which commend themselves to at
tentiOn. To aid its readers in making selec
| lions, THE STAR publishes and will continu,
| to publish from time TO time, notices OF tn,
| schools and institutions that are well condue
ted and well recommended. Information con
| corning the various schools of the city and vi
cinity will be found in the advertising column
The Boys English and Classical High School
which has been conducted for many years will
marked success by Prof. j. w. Hunt, will re
open in the north session room of DIR. Sunder
| lands church, Sept 14tb. The studies are ar
ranged to fit boys for colleges, universities AND
polytechnic schools, or for business or competi
tive examinations. One of the best recommen
datiOns of this excellent school is the high ranE
which its pupils have taken upon entering col
| lege. Prof. Hunts circulars, which can be OBJ
tanned at the bookstores, contain the most nat
! tering testimonial letters from many prOminen
gentlemen who have patronized the school
! The select school conducted by Mr.. w. L
| PARSONS Will be reOpened Tor the year on the 18th
| OF October. AS the number of pupils is limited
| applications for admission should be made
| early. Pupils have all the advantages of q full
| business college course, and the school provides
also instruction in higher mathematics and
natural sciences for those who desire it. The
list OF patrons of the institution comprises mem
Ders OF Congress and leadin. citizens of Wash
| inston. Full information can be obtained by
addressing Mr.. Parsons. T.. y. box 294.
AT Trinity school, corner of 18th and F. streets
courses are arranged SO as to give thorough in.
structlon In German and English branches
Inc scnool reopens next Monday, September
msae ai the prncpa W. Meys4
lhose who desire To take Instruction in the
evening, either in a business course or in the
| common school branches, should send to the
IVY Institute, southwest corner of Sth and X
streets northwest, for circular.
The new German method of instruction on
the piano Is taught most successfully by Chas
w. Thompson, 9l1 NJ street northwest. Be-
progress by this method, acquiring in a short
time u degree of proficiency which ordinarily
result only after years of practice by the old
methods. Full information can be obtained by
applying to Mr.. ThOmpson's studio or address,
ing him by letter.
The Rockville academy, at Rockville, Nd,
academy, which is under tie direction of Cooke
d. Luckett, as principal, is well equipped. The
studies are arranged SO rs to provide a thorough
course in English, Latin, Greek, French and
German.
The academy at Media, Pa, taught by
Swithin c. ShOrtlidSe, A. NJ, and q corps of
competent instructors, begins the new wear
with increased facilitie. an promises of greater
usefulness than ever. The academy is delight
FULLY and conveniently located. The studies
are arranged in desirable courses intended to
nit boys for college or scientific schools or to
enter business. Further Information can be OBJ
tanned by writing to Prof. Shortlidge at
Media, Pa.
Persons who desire instruction on the piano
may apply to Miss Mary Mead 9O2 22d street
who Will give further particulars. Miss Mead's
requirements are attested by recommendations
of her patrons.
The annual session of the medical, pharma-
ceutical and dental departments of Howard
university will be resumed on the 9Th of OctO-
Der. Clinics, medical and surgical, will be held
once week. At these clinics students will be
expected to assist. DIR. Z. b. Purvis, Ills 18th
street. will furnish further information upon
application.
tons OF the city Is the French Kindergarten
Wnlch Madame Chevremont proposes to open
October LIST, at 1921 NJ street, for children
under twelve years of age. French will. of
course be spoken and by the method of teaching
used, 1T is said. little ones readily acquire the
accent and learn to prattle in the French Ian
gua.e. Madame Chevremont is a teacher of ex
Perience and graduate of the AcadenyDf
Paris, and she will be pleased to call on parents
and explain her method of instruction
The well-knOwn school for boys the Colliere
school, will resume its sessions ut 1888 street
october lst English, French and Latin are
taught in addition to the other branches of ed
ucation. Mrs. COlliere has charge OF the juniors
and Lucien +. c. COlliere has under his care the
seniors.
The little ones who delight In the novel and
interesting methods of the kindergarten will
resume their attendance at the school of Misses
9th. In addition to the kindergarten a normal
class for teachers is conducted.
The school OF music. 1O7 Sth street northwest,
which Was established in 1877, has proved its
right to be numbered among the leading insti-
tutions of its class. The school will reopen
methods are in vogue in the school
Is given in vocal music and on the piano church
organ and violin by teachers ofapproved stand
ing, under the direction of Dir. TheO. Ingalls,
King, the principal. Catalogues cap be obtained
of Mr. King.
Those seek ing instruction in elocution or the
rangements by applying to Miss Marguerite D.
SaxtOn, 429 street northwest Miss Saxton
Is MOI only a thorough artist, but understands
thoroughly now to communicate the secrets of
her art.
To study the French language probably, it is
generally agreed requires first u training in
French pronunciation and accent, The course
OF Instruction arranged by Prof E. c. I,ucen
Colliere provides tor teaching the French pro-
nunciation by an easy system based mon tho
philosophy of French sounds and accents nv
his method pupils obtain mastery of French
pronunciation In a very short space of time
guage either under Prot. Colliere or others with
much more satisfaction and more Tangible re-
SUITS; froi Colllere has arranged to give pr-
waite lessons as well as to instruct afternoon and
evening classes, beginning October I'd Per-
sons desiring To- obtain the advantages offered
by these classes or to arrange for private in
struction can obtain full inforna alton by ad
dressing Prof Colliere, at 1888 1 street north
west.
September Both. The school is a most desira-
bic one for young ladies. Particulars can he
obtained by addressing Miss Balch, the princi-
pal. 200 u street.
The schools OF the academic and scientific de.
partinents, Georgetown college, will reopen
September 10Th Though this time-honored
by It's achievement in the past, il
may look forward to future of even
greater honor and usefulness, as its facilities
made upon them. The convenience OF locas
ton makes il an especially desirable school for
District boys. The courses OF study have been
arranged with much care. The faculty is com
posed OF most proficient instructors Full in
formation respecting terms, courses of study.
&c, may be obtained by addressing the nresi
Dent Rev. James y. DOOnan, =. J.
The Ladies' Art association of New York has
opened an art school i'll studio So Corcoran
building, this city, under the direction of r.
May nicke, principal. Pupils in drawino
celHed scholarship is offered by the art as
sociation: The pupil Is required to pay in teach
ing, or In work in two or five years from the
time OF Instruction
The thirteenth annual session of thu NJ vor
non Institute. 1880 street. Commences on
Inc 2Sth lust. This excellent English and
french scnooi FOR girls has, under the direction
Oi Sirs t. W. Pairo, the principal acquired n
, sIanuihs among the educational institu-
81 Cecilia academy, COL East Capitol street
VIII reopen next Monday. The course of stndy
Is arranged SO as To give a practical education
10 young ladies Plain sewing, as we'll n
cial attention. SP0-
The Academy of the Holy Cross 1910 Massa.
chusettS avenue, will reopen next Mondnv
September The pupils OF the academy enjoy
tie ~ sahtases OF spacious and well arranged
tccSnrs an" rSe st iaFSe corps of accomplished
provide for thorough instruction i'm science
music and art. The theory and nractica ~
music, painting and languages receive Snec;oi
attenton. A school for boys, taught by the
sisters, Is connected with the academy
The Maryland Institution for the Ipstr,o
ton OF the Blind, located in baltimore nro
vices ior young persons who are blind or whose