Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1891-09-05
THE NEW SCHOOL YEAR.
The Educational Facilities of Washington
Where to send the Boys and Girls.

The Educational Facilities of Washington
Where to send the Boys and Girls.
The vacation lime is about over. The boys
and girls who have been spending the long
summer days in freedom from books and
school duties are now getting ready for re-
turn 10 the school room. The parents of
children who are about to begin school life or
who are ready for step in advance are
obliged to consider the question of the selec-
:ion of proper school. II is not easy
question to solve There are many excellen:
schools in this city and elsewhere and The
STAR. as usual, offers help to perplexed parents
and guardians III publishing information about
. large number of the institutions of learning.
Below will be found some interesting school
data. and additional Information about any Of
the schools mentioned may be obtained by
consulting the advertising columns
Careful instruction in all departments is the
motto at the boarding and day school for young
ladies' over which Mrs. Elizabeth Myers pre-
sides at 1897 / street For circulars and in
formation apply to the principal. The school
opens October g.
The study of shorthand ia becoming almost
q necessity in these times. and MIR. II. c. Tan
uer. who the chief stenographer at the late
pan-AmerIcan congress, is prepared TO give
lessons both IN the day and at night His oihce
IL at the Sus building. where he is also pre-
pared 20 receiTe all Orders for stenographic
work
On September % the Misses kerr's boarding
and day school for young ladies' and htile chill
dren will reopen The school. which was
formerly at 1903 9Th. he's been removed to 1893
" street. The school has gained a well-de-
served reputation, which will be fully main
tanned this year
The Business College of which A. C. Stariu
10 the principal, at 10 + street northwest, is
open for pupils day ard night Prof. Stnrin
has d tied thousands Of young men and women
for business careers. and many graduates of
other colleges and practical shorthand writer's
60 TO him To increase their speed The college
has courses IN almost everything of praCucai
vulue. including shorthand, typevriting aGd
Bookkeeping Many valuable courses arc O. =
ranged for three months at a cost OF SO
The Oiney Institute is selec: school for
little girls the sixth session of which opens Oc-
sob=r L. All Information concerning the school
and course can be obtained by addressing Miss
Dorsey. 1922 7 street.
The Martyr College Of Elocution and Ora
tory is one Of Washingtons well-krown insti-
tutions- F. G.. Martyr Is the president and the
college is undoubtedly one of the oldest and
bury method is used with great success. The
college opens October l. with full day o. even
Ing sessions, as preferred.
This makes the sixth year as a business edu-
Gator in this city of Prof. c. h. Urner. the prIn-
cipal Of the Columbia College OF Commerce at
623 Louisiana avenue. The college offers six
thorough courses-business. English. account
ancy. civil service. shorthand and typewriting.
Catalogues can be obtained on application
Prof Hunts preparatory school opens for its
twenty-thiri annual session on September II
in the north session room of tn, Four-and Il
half Street Presby terrain Church. The nu ab =.
Of pupils 1T this excellent institution is limited.
The instruction is of the most thorough char
aeter, fitting the pupil for any of the higher
institutions OF learning. For information or
an interview address j. W. Hunt, 7l7 Irving
street
J. f. Scbeel of 73i 18th street northwest is a
well-known teacher of piano and organ playing
and harmony and singing. Prof. Scheel pays
particular attention To beginners well as
those wishing to be qualified Us performers or
teachers
Miss Amy C. Leavitt of Boston will this win
ter give instructions in piano and harmony at
1877 VI street Miss Leavitt is exceedingly
thorough in her instructions and is a more
than capable teacher In more ways thar one.
Acting Is not taught at the Shaftesbury Col
lege of expression at 612 and GA 18th street
northwest. but the instruction in elocutioI. and
oratory Is among the best to be found III this
country. The college has nine courses. costing
from IS year up TO 800. The courses open
October l. Teachers certificates. diplomas
degrees. gold medals and 300 prizes awarded
The new and handsome catalogue of 100 pages
mailed on receipt of 70 cents. Descriptive cir
culars are mailed free.
ST. Cecelis's Academy for young ladies and
children at COL East Capitol street reopens
September IA and the courses this wear will be
fully malnta tanned az the standard OF excellence
which has made the school famous. Ladies not
attending school are admitted to the classes in
music, painting. photography and typewriting.
There is an excellent school known as the
Charlotte Hall in ST. Marys county, MARYLAND.
under the principalship of Prof X. W SIlye,-
ter. The locality il healthy and the facilities
are unsurpassed. The 1l7th session of the in
stitution begins September ..
Students preparing for a course at the Uni
versity Of Virginia might find it to their atl-
vantage to take course at the Bethel Classical
and Military Academy. long established and
favorably known institution For particulars
address Maj. A. g. Smith, Bethel Academy Z.
o., Va
Henry NJ. Walradt. a graduate of Yale. is
principal of the Mount Holly Academy for
boys. one of the best institutions of its Kind in
New Jersey. IL Is between PHILADELPHIA and
New York and Is home-like and attractive. The
tuition Is 200 year and the course is varied
AAC sc--lou Vi fEeutliCk
male Seminary will begin on the 18th inst
Prof W. H. Purnell. the principal. will furnish
all particulars upon application. Send TO hiIu
for a catalogue Of the institution.
special feature OF the college conducted by
Miss Balch AT 1907 10th street northwest i, In,
thorough preparation given those who desir,
10 enter the civil service aud departmental ey.
sminations- Candidates for these examiuatic n,
rub of the rust which has gathered on their
early education and be fully equipped
The tenth session of the Norwood Institut.
for young ladies and little girls begins Septen
Der 80 The principals. Mr.. and Mrs Vim ID
Cabel. are widely known as educators and til,
success which the institute enjov- IL az indica.
ton of their value az educators az the young
They not only receive DAY scholars. but ais
provide home for those whose parents resi.i.
a distance from this city. The advantages OF ,
residence here while al school can be enioyeC
BY those who attend Norwood Institute
The well known artist Imogene Robinson
Morrill, gives instruction In drawing and paint
ing at the Nationsl Academy of Fine Arts. so
= street northwest Regular classes ar,
formed and The students have the advantage o
the collection Of paintings made by Mrs. Nor
ri.l
French instruction in accordance with til
progressive method will be given by Nile. V
Prud homme. 3O1 u street northwest EIe
mentary classes as well as more advanced Wi
be formed
The high standing which the Emerson In
st,tute has attained as an educational trsininI
school has been secured by many wears of il,
teliiUent work Ilf. H.. =. a..