Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-09-08
THE NEW SCHOOL YEAR.
Suggestions to Parents - Educational
Institutions Of Washington.

Institutions Of Washington.
Just about now the holidays are coming to an
end and the sun-tanned mortals, full of new
of the first things to be considered, and what
has been a SC irce of anxiety even during the
recess, is Where shall the children be sent for
an educatioA?" The only difficulty that con-
fronts people who have children that should go
to school will be found in selecting-some one
institution from the many who make themselves
known through the advertising columns of The
STAR. Some of them will be found below
The little one should receive the first con-
sideration, and il ia no easy thing to give them
| tendencies for good. There is danger also of
over burdening the infant mind. This is OBJ
waited by the kindergarten system, and Miss
Frances Twitchell OF 1880 o street has a very
successful kindergarten establishment; it opens
| on October6.
college in the highlands must be de-
hshtful place. Nature. when clean and fresh,
Is one of the most healthfully stimulating OF
aids to study. Western Maryland College is on
the W. NJ. II. r., 80 miles from Baltimore and
LOCO feet above high-water mark. Both sexes
are received. Full particulars from Rev. Il. II.
Lewis. DID,, president.
Very wide is the range of practical instruc-
ton provided at the MARYLAND Agricultural
College, in Prince Georges county and (Which
Is OF some importance) very low are the rates.
The faculty has recently been enlarged and the
facilities greatly increased. President Horny
Alvord can and will give all necessary informa-
ton.
very interesting institution is the Mary
land School for the Blind. which reopens on
the 18th instant Sightless boys and girls be-
tween the ages OF seven and eighteen years are
received. and so are those children whose
vision is so defective to prohibit them from
attending the public schools. Children resid-
Ing III Maryland or the District of Columbia
whose parents are unable to pay the little
ones board and tuition may be admitted free.
Apply to +. ID. Morrison, superintendent, Bal
timore.
French is almost an indispensable language
nowadays. young lady who can be reached
by addressing Box Ga. STAR office, desires to
secure pupils in this branch, either in schools
or private families. She has not long been a
resident OF the United States and holds a
diploma from the d Hotel de Vile. This young
lady offers the bes: Of references and the terms
are extremely moderate.
The Halcs-Ford Classical and Normal Train
ing School will reopen October 6. 1890, and
continue eight months. This school offers rare
educational facilities. The terms are S125 to
Sl5O per school year. This well-known insti-
tuition is in charge of W. E. Duncan and I. A.
walker, principals. Circulars, with full ex-
PLANTATION, can be obtained at this Office.
In the theory and practice of the piano Mr.
Henry Xander has long been well known in
Washington. Ae has recently removed to 1908
street and will there resume his lessons on
the 18th of this month.
Prot. Harvey, a thorough scholar, an accom-
plished linguist and an experienced teacher.
gives lessons in Latin, German Spanish,
French. Danish and English at 612 Massachu-
sets avenue.
kindergarten training for a young child
lays an excellent foundation for his life's edu-
cation, but care and discretion should be shown
In the selection of the school. Mrs Louisa
Mann has an excellent kindergarten and school
and kindergarten normal training class at 1918
cumberland place, south of Dupont Circle.
Term begins October /.
The tenth year of the art school conducted
by Miss S. W. Kelly at 10l4 18th street between
and streets began on the first Of this
month. but pupils are admitted at any time.
MISS Kelly, the principal. lis a London medaIist
and competent and skillful teacher.
The law department of Howard University
will begin its annual course of lectures and
studies on October l, the first lecture being at
8 O'Clock pm. on that evening. All the law
courses OF the university are held at tho law
departments building. 400 9Th street For in
formation all subjects connected with the
department address James L. Bundy, secretary.
New classes will form on October / for the
College OF Elocution and Academy of Acting, No.
Ola 18th street. The new catalogues containing
fuil information about the schools will be ready
for distribution on September Is.
Nothing speaks so truly OF the merits of an
educational institute as the success of its stud
onts in after life Aschool that has been in exist
cnce for ten years and that has not an unem-
ployed graduate is, of course q success. This
IS the record of the school o. shorthand at 1909
New York avenue. Daily at 4:3O.
For parents who desire that their sons shall
have thorough training while they are young
under the direction of a man who has made
education in al! its forms and methods his life
study there Is no better school than Ritten-
house Academy. Prof. o. c. Wight, tho
principal, has educated several generations of
young men and has seen them take high places
ID the various colleges or in the business walks
o, life. Tho school house. building well
suited for it's pur ,oses is located at 3O6 Indiana
avenue. Only q limited number of pupils
ttken and personal care given to the progress
o. each. For information as to the course of
study and expenses of tuition address Prof O.
c. Wight, BOG Indiana avenue.
The Clarens school for girls, delightfully."-
located on Seminary Hil Va. within one mile
OF the theological seminary. offers special adj
vantaScs Tor the consideration of parents.
Home training is combined with a thorough
course OF instruction in all branches by COM
petent teachers. Miss Worthington limits the
number OF her scholars to twenty.
The Colors and the Music Harmonized.
Those who were fortunate enough to be
present at the concert of the Marine Band at
the White House last Saturday will remember
with delight the excellent program rendered.
Among the choice selections was the number
| entitled Episode in Soldiers Life" The
iliustra tons were given with fine effect and
the various calls by the buglers-hdden away
in different parts of the grounds-reminded
the soldier OF the tented fields in days gone
by. One of the gems in the selection was
"Annie Laurie" given with four comets and
subdued accompaniment while the strains of
The Vacant Chair" and Rally Round the
Flag" touched many heart in that vast
audience During the performance OF this
beautiful piece the clouds threatened RAIN but
this did not deter the band from its work and
near the close q most beautiful coincidence oc-
CURED. The sun was near its setting and his
rays fell upon the upper part OF the Washing
ton monument, bathing it in crimson glow,
while the middle of the great shaft retained
| its original white. the lower part taking on a
more somber hue, which readily suggested
blue to lively fancy, and completing The red,
white and blue. SO apropos of the occasion.
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