Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1890-08-30
THE SCHOOL YEAR.
Many Institutions From Which WASH
ington Parents Can Choose.

Il 08nS
/ tngton Parents Can Choose.
The school holidays are nearly over. From
country houses, mountains and seashore the
boys and girls will soon come trooping home to
prepare to return to study. Parents are con-
| sidering the question Of schools which in this
city il not complicated by the necessity of
sending their children long distances from
home. The institutions and schools of this
city and its vicinity compare favorably with
similar institutions throughout the country.
They afford superior facilities for the training
OF the young. The advertising columns OF The
STAR furnish particulars in regard to those
schools which will be Of interest to all parents
and guardians. Brief notices of some of these
schools are given below.
Columbian University, under the vigorous
management Of President James G. yelling.
will soon commence its work for the coming
| scholastic wear. Tho various departments are
more thoroughly equipped than ever before.
| The preparatory school and the Columbian
College both open September %; the Corcoran
scientific school and the university law school
open Oh October l; the medical and dental
schools OF the university will be ready for
| students October 6.
| The Brookville Academy, Montgomery
county, Nd, prepares boys for West Point
Academy and for counting house or farm lite
| 1t is admirably conducted by J. d. Warfeld,
A. NJ. The session opens September 16.
On the LIST Of October the medical, pharma-
| ceutical and dental departments Of Howard
University will open for the winter session
| Persons desiring information concerning the
course can apply to the secretary, q. d. Purvis,
NJ. d., 1llS 18th street.
Holy Cross Academy, 1912 Massachusetts,
avenue, which is a deservedlv popular duca-
tional institution, will reopen Monday, Septem-
Der l.. As IN former years. the fundamenta
branches will be carefully taught. rs well as
the more advanced courses in music science
and art. The splendid new set of apparatus
affords special advantages in the scientific
course.
The Episcopal schools at HaddonAeld. N. j.,
furnishes yearly board and tuition for boys and
girls for $50. There is a seminary attached
to the school for the girls and military AGA d.
envy for the boys.
On behalf Of that well-known school. the
Columbian College Preparatory. 1885 H street,
it Is announced by the principal. Prof. A. p.
Montague that the course will be extended
and improved during the coming session, which
will begin September %. The prep. school,"
rs it is known. prepares for college, for the
United States Military and Naval academies
and for business.
A thorough business training is a capital
which is of more use to a young man or woman
than money. At the Columbia College of Com
merce, 623 Louisiana avenue, opposite the city
post oifice, the principal. G. X. Urner AM,
c.. announces that there will be blk thorough
courses taught. Catalogues will be sent on ap-
plication.
No cash capital could be as valuable to
young man or o youn. woman Just starting out
in life as practical business education that
would mt them for self-support and useful
lives. Such an education as this can be had
right here in the city Of Washington, and when
one has such practical training he or she-as
the case may be-js well able to cope with the
world. The Spencers' fame as practical educa-
tors ID almost national. and they are generally
recognized as authorities on all practical peda-
gogical subjects. The next year of the Spen-
cerian business College, corner 9th and d
streets opens on Monday, September !. The
college embraces six schools-practical bust
ness and accounts, moral and social culture,
school OF preparatory English and elementary
bookkeeping, shorthand and typewriting, Spen-
cerlan practical penmanship, school of me-
chanical and architectural drawing and school
Tor civil service training, individual and class
instruction The sessions are both by day and
by night. For full information and the new
illustrated announcement for 1901 address
Henry c. Spencer principal, or Mrs. Sara A.
Spencer, vice principal.
Thorough physical and mental training taken
in connection with a life and government as
nearly as possible like those Of home is what
makes Rockland School Tor Girls at Sandy
Spring, Montgomery county, Nd. such a sue
cessful educational institute. The number Of
pupils taken is limited and especial care is
taken of the health Of the students. Full in
formation can be obtained by addressing the
principal: Henry c. Hallowel, AN, Sandy
Spring. Md.
The brothers Of the Christian schools are in
charge Of Rock Hill College near Ellicott City,
Howard county, Md. 1t is situated in a most
picturesque and healthful locality and is, in all
the, classical and commercial courses. and stu
dents are received either by the day or as
boardsrs. For particulars address Brother
Dennis president.
The preparatory school for Lehigh Univer-
sity prepares directly for that university, and
Is the only school recommended and Endorsed
rs a preparatory school by the president and
faculty Of Lehigh Through the generosity of
LehlRh founder, Hon. Asa Packer, free tuition
IS offered to all who are able to come up to the
requirements for admission to the university.
For information as to the preparatory school
address the principal, W. Ulrich, Bethlehem Pa
st. Johns College. Annapolis, Nd, conducted
by Thomas Fell, LII. D., PHI. D., gives especial
attention to the preparation of candidates for
the Naval Academy There are eight depart
ments and four courses OF study. Bookkeep-
ing business practice, arithmetic, rapid writ
ing, grammar, correspondence, spelling and
typewritng are taught.
Inc PROXY to*n ol WI. molly, n. j.. mas one
of the best schools in the country in i.s acad-
envy. where boys may prepare for business or
college.
The Berlitz schoo, Of Languages, with its
branches. is one Of the most remarkable edu-
cational institutions in the world. In all the
large cities of Europe and America a BerlitZ
school is to be found. Preparation for college
is one OF its special aims.
The charming village Of Rockville, Md, has
i'll its academy an excellent place for bows to
prepare for business or professional life.
Among the best known institute ions in the
country il Swathmore College at Swathmore
Pa. where a full college course for both sexes
is offered. Swathmore is in picturesque re-
gion and is a delightful school home.
Ivy Hail is a boarding and day school for
children situated at Capitol View Park. Music
and all the English branches are taught in q
most thorough manner. Miss Emma Prcntiss,
at Forest Glen, Nd, is the principal, from
whom all information can be obtSinod
Melrosc Institute is at Hyattsviile Md, six
miles from Washington and thirty-four miles
from Baltimore. MelrOse Institute is a thor
oughIy equipped boarding aud day school for
girls and offers every advantage in the way of
situation. The school reopens September "a
Circulars can be obtained on application.
l. R. Morrell has had fifteen years expe-
rience with tho most celebrated artists in
Europe and possesses unrivaled facilities for
students in drawing and painting. Mr. Morrell
himself is the possessor of twelve medals show
ing the excellence Of his work. For students,
teachers, Designers, decorators, or artists =
string rapid aud immediate improvement, Mr..
Morreu considers that he offers rare opportun-
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