Evening star., 1886-08-28
THE NEW SCHOOL YEAR.
where to Send the Boys and Girls-Ed.
ucafional Advantages Of Washington.

Where to Send the Boys and Girls-Ed.
ueafional Advantages Of Washingt0n. W
Within few weeks the various institutions
Of learning will resume their sessions. Already
in many homes debates are being held as to
where the boys and girls shall be placed at
school, Washington enjoys the advantage of
possessing many fine elementary schools, be-
sides several institutions of higher learning
and professional schools that rank among the
best in the country. One is naturally embar-
rassed in making selection. In the adver-
tising columns OF THRSTAR viii. be found a very
complete index of the schools in the city, or
within accessible distances of the city. The
STAR, to aid its readers in choosing, publishes,
and will publish from time to time. notices Of
schools that are well recommended by their
patrons.
Seiwyn Hall, Reading, Pa, is preparatory
school for boys, conducted upon the military
plan- The buildings are commOdious and well
equipped, and the institution Is provided with
every facility for instruction. Catalogues can
be had upon application to l.. C. Bishop, head
master.
The accommodations of Miss Hilton's school
for young ladies. S2I Vermont avenue, have
been enlarged and the school will reopen OctO-
Der 1st as boarding and day school. The
principal will be assisted by an efficient staff OF
English aud foreign teachers. The school,
which has avon an enviable place among such
institutions, promises to do more than main
tain its reputation
The Ivy Institute, conducted by Prof s. w.
Flynn, at the southwest corner of Sth and X
streets northwest, affords facilities for study
and rapid advancement not only for youths
preparing for college. or tOenter the West Point
or Annapolis academy, or fitting themselves
for business, but also for adults. Special atten-
ton is given to adults who have TO fit them
selves for examination.
The various departments of the Columbian
University will open during the latter part of
September and the early days of October.
The Columbian college term begins September
20 and the preparatory school opens on the
same day. The medical school opens October
4, the Corcoran scientific school October and
the law school October 6. Catalogues aud in
formation can be had by addressing the presi-
dent, DIR. James c. w elling.
The Friends select school, an elementary and
high school for boys and girls, will re-open
Thursday, September 10. The school, which
has two courses OF study. English and scientific
and classical. is provided with every facility
ton are reasonable and include the use OF text
books. Persons desiring information can OBJ
Sidwell. for catalogue. or calling at the school
between 10 a. IN. and IL IN.
The Misses Kerr will reopen their school Sep
tember % at 1928 18th street northwest. The
school viii not only have new location but
also increased advantages.
Mr.. J.W. Reynolds 631 f street, gives instruc-
tionS in crayOn, and offers to teach any one
having no previous knowledge OF drawing to
make iifs-size crayon portrait in fifteen les
sons.
The Peekskill IN. W Military academy offers
many inducements to parents looking for q
good school tor their boys Send to Col. C. j.
Wright, the principal, for a catalogue.
The hffy-third year of the Patapsco institute,
at Elicott City, Md, Miss A. Matchett princi-
pal, will begin September 16. The institute is
pleasantly situated, and has many advantages.
The Rockville academy, at Rockville Md,
Cooke d. Luckett. principal, will open Septem-
Der 9th Provision is made tor thorough in
struction in English, Latin, Greek, French and
German.
A desirable school for young ladies and chill
dren is Mrs. Eugenia Cuthoerts seminary,
begin September 29th Vocal and instrufnen-
tai music, languages and art are taught by
specially qualified teachers. Information can
be obtained by addressing or calling upon Mrs.
Cuthbert
The Emerson institute, which finds its best
recommendation in its record of many years of
success, begins its thirty-fifth year September
ing college, or for business. fhe institute I ' is
located a. 914 18th street, in a cOmmodious
building erected TOR the purpose. Circulars can
be obtained at the book stores, and further in
formation by addressing the principal, Prof.
Charles B. Young.
The Academy of the Holy Cross situated on
Massachusetts, avenue near the Thomas circle,
affords every facility for acquiring a solid and
accomplished education 1t is no less distin-
guished for the high standard of its musical
and accomplished teachers-than for its aca-
dem1c course, OF which the higher mathematics
and bookkeeping form prominent feature;
Whiie the many pieces in crayOn exhibited, and
the paintings In oil and water cOlOrs, attest the
excellence of its art department Attached to
the academy is a department for little boys in
which the course of studies serves prepara-
tory step to collegiate education.
The School of Music, 1906 H street, under
the direction of Theodore Ingalls, King as prin-
cipal, affords unusual ADVANTAGES to those de-
string 10 study music, either as beginners or as
advanced students. Rates are reasonable and
tne facilities ample. A church organ is pro-
yided for practice.
The German American Academy, established
by Prot. Hugo kuerschner, who is well known
IN the south as an efficient and successful
teacher, offers advantages, both to English and
pills who desire To- acquire German. Provision
Is made for instruction in all bran ches neces-
sary TO practical education, and tor instru-
mental music and French. A night school will
De conducted for adults. The school year be-
gins Monday, September 6.
Gonzaga college, conducted by the Jesuit
fathers, formerly the "Old Seminary" has
since 1926, been favorably known to the bust.
ness and professional I'd N of the city The
course of studies in the regular college currcu-
iut, which leads to the degree of bachelor of
arts, supposes period of seven years, but this
period Is often shortened year or two by the
qulckness or the industry of the student In
iio1flon to the branches usually taught, new
sysAm OF shorthand-the Sloan -Duployan
plonography-the simplest and easiest to learn,
IS taIght by competent teachers. The chemical
laboratory has been retitted and the physical
apparatus improved.
The old established seat of learning, Dickin-
son college, at Carlisle, Pa. opens September
9tn, with enlarged faculty, increased resources
aud new buildings. There are three four-year
courses, and to sons of ministers the tuition is
iree An excellent preparatory department
affords advantages in preparing Tor college All
Information can be obtained from President T.
a. McCauiey.
Madame HOfeldt gives instruction in singing
after the Italian method at her rooms 7l6
18TH street. Classic, modern, German and
french music is thoroughly taught, and facili-
ties are onered to pupils which are equal TO the
advantages enjoyed abroad.
The lucrative art of short hand and tvna
writing is practically taught by r. F. Crome-
liz, whose Office is AT 412 Louisiana avenue.
The wellknOwn school and Wellesley pre-
Mcdonald and Miss Anna Ellis will open sep
teInber 22d, at 1905 18th street. The best in
structors are employed, and scholars are fitted
for any college.
Al the Moravian Parochial School Bethle-
mem, Pa, boys are specially prepared for Le-
hlSh university, with books and methods an.
proved by the university faculty. Eugene L.
S,chaeHer, the superintendent, is a graduate of
the university
Briefly Hall, near Poolesville. Md. is private
nome school Tor girls, under the management
OF Mrs. NJ T.. Porter, who will furnish uDon an
pncatlon all needed Information,
Inc spacious country seat of Jay Cooke at
Ogontz, near Philadelphia, is now occupied by
tte Weif-knoWn Chestnut Street Seminary for
souhS iauies- Inc new year begins Sept. 10Th.
MISS Amy Leavitt, a graduate OF the famous
New England Conservatory, gives instruction
AT AOIZ iOth street. in piano technique, har-
mony and voice culture. Miss Leavitt's long
residence In this city has made her fayorabIv
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