Evening star., 1886-09-04

Where to Send che Boys and GirIs-I
formation for Parents and Guardian

formation for Parents and Guardians.
The schools of the city and vicinity will all be
open in a few days. Many parents and guar.
dians are debating over a choice of a school for
their children. The advertising columns of THE
STAR furnish a very useful index tor those look
ing for a school THE STAR publishes from time
to time notices of schools and institutions OF
learning commended to the public Oy their pa
irons and their successes in the past.
The McDonald-Ellis school, 1905 18th street.
will be conducted this y ear by Miss Anna Ellis
as principal.
WaverIy seminary, which is so favorably
known to parents, will open for the school year
on September 2Sth. The principal, Miss Lips
comb. announces that full corps of teachers
has been engaged.
The select English, French and German
school for young ladies and little girls at 81 8
Connecticut avenue reopens September 29th.
1t is known under the name OF the Pinckney
institute, and with the competent management
tatiOn.
st. Johns Collegiate institute, under the direc-
ton of the Christian Brothers. reopens Septem-
Der 9Th, at the Institute building, on Vermont
avenue, between NJ and \ streets. The high
standard oi scholarship maintained in this
Institution has elected the warmest cOmmen-
datioD.
German is made speciality at the German
American school for girls, conducted by Miss
e. Denger at 929 / street, while thorough in
strucrion is given in the English branches. Pri-
vate lessons to individuals or classes are also
given.
The Art school at 1924 18th street, under the
competent management of Miss S. w. Kelly,
London medalIst, and Miss NJ. Kelly. offers ad-
vantages to art students, which insures high
grade of cultivation. Medals are awarded in
liie classes.
The excellence OF the Preparato ~ school of
Columbian college has stood the test of many
years of practica experience, and with the i'm
proved facilities of the present day the school
stands in the first rank. The exercises of this
school will be res umed on the 10th of Septem-
Der. with a corps OF seven teachers. The num-
ber of pupils will be limited to 100. A fifth
class, limited in number to twenty-five, and to
be composed of pupils seeking instruction in
lower English branches and the rudiments of
Latin preparatory to the regular work of the
school, will be formed at the beginning OF the
year If a sufficient number OF pupils shall
apply.
Miss L. OBrien announces to her patrons
that she will reopen her select school for boys
and girls September 9th, at 212O h street,
when the same successful methods will be
continued.
The select school for children, at 1416 34th
street, conducted SO successfully by Miss Teresa
Calian, will resume for the school year Septem-
Der 9th.
Mrs. Burrs English and French school for
young ladies and children will reopen Septem-
Der 9th. at 1908 II street. Circulars will be
sent Oh application.
The Sisters of the Academy of the Sacred
Heart OF Mary, Maryland avenue and Sth street
SOuIDNeSl, announce t0aJ the exercises OIL the
academy will be resumed September 18th. In
addition to the regular branches special atten-
tion Will be given to music, painting and draw
ing.
The admirable school conducted by Miss Rosa
Poesche will re open October 4th. German and
French, as well as the English branches, will be
taught. There is a kindergarten in connection
with this school.
Instruction in piano. organ and vocal music
will be given by Mrs. 2. D. Bucher and Miss
Ada b. Conn at 1880 18th street.
The Importance of practical business edu-
cation for ladies and gentlemen is recognized
by Miss Bach whose school at 1900 street
will reopen October 4th. Thorough instruction
Is given in all the branches, and day and even
ing sessions are held Pupils are prepared ior
West Point the Navy Academy and the civil
service examination. Book keeping Is made a
speciality, and instruction is given in the modern
languages.
Those desiring to prepare themselves for the
civil service examinations can apply to Miss
Bach, 1900 y street, who has had u sue cess
ful experience in this speciality.
The kindergarten and primary school con-
Quoted by Mrs. Mann at 1918 Sunderland
Place, will open October 4th, and in the
pupils.
DIR. c. b. Purvis, the secretary of the medical,
dental and pharmaceutical departments of
Howard university, which resumes the ses-
information upon application at Ills 18th
street.
Mrs. Geo. G. Chapman re-opens her school
September 9th, at 1131 18th street. where not
only the best methods are pursued, but the
studious attention OF the scholars promoted by
insisting strictly upon thOrOughness.
A speciality In bookkeeping, rapid writing
and accounts is made by MIR. C. F. Wood, at 27
9th street northeast, who gives private lessons.
A lady, formerly resident in Cuba, Will give
lessons in Spanish. For terms address Mrs. W.
j. Babcock, 1910 18th street.
Miss Eva Mills, the well-known soprano, will
give lessons in singing at her residence, 1928
Massachusetts avenue. The number of pupils
received will be limited.
AmuSRm0nfS Next Week.